BRIDE ROVERS GAA NOTES.

 

EAST CORK FINAL ON SUNDAY.

Well there’s only one matter for debate this week-and with a few weeks now, our Junior Hurlers who contest next Sunday’s East Cork Junior A Grade Hurling Final.  For the twelfth time in our Club’s history (14 if one counts Replays) we are contesting the Final of the major competition in the Imokilly GAA Calendar. Our second XV take on Killeagh’s second XV in Cloyne on Sunday afternoon next with Jamsey Kelleher Cup at stake.  We contested last year’s final where we lost out to Cobh so on Sunday we’re trying to become East Cork champions for the first time since 1998. The Bride Rovers Club was formed in 1928 and contested 3 East Cork Finals in a row -winning in 1930 and 1932 and losing to Aghada in 1931. Having lost to Cloyne in the 1938 decider we had to wait until 1968 to get our name on the Jamesy Kelleher Cup- first presented in 1947. In the six years between 1968 and 1973 we played in 6 East Cork A grade Finals -including two replays. Cobh in 1998 v Dungourney gave us our most recent win-a victory that led to the County JAHC title.

BRIDE ROVERS RESULTS IN EAST CORK FINALS DOWN THE YEARS.

1930`Bride Rovers 5  2 Leeside 0  1.

1931 Bride Rovers   Aghada  3 2 Bride Rovers  1  4

1932 Bride Rovers  4  6 Leeside 2  3.

1938  Bride Rovers 3  2  Cloyne 5 5

1968 Bride Rovers 5 8 Sarsfields 4  10

1969 Bride Rovers 3 11 Carrigtwohill 6  2- draw.

1969 replay, Bride Rovers 3 17 Carrigtwohill   6 4

1972 Bride Rovers 2 8 Dungourney 5  7

1973 Bride Rovers 7 11 Erins Own 6 14 -draw.

1973 replay, Bride Rovers 2 14 Erins Own 4 10

1997 Bride Rovers 0  9  Castlelyons 1 16

1998  Bride Rovers 2 13  Dungourney 2  6.

2025  Bride Rovers 3  1   Cobh 3 19.

4 TEAMS IN HURLING THIS YEAR.

For the first time in the 98 year history of the Bride Rovers Club four adult hurling teams were fielded this year -Premier Senior, Junior A, Junior B and Junior D.

 The Championship results to date are;

Premier Senior Bride Rovers 1 20 Newcestown 0 15, Bride Rovers 1 18, St. Finbarr’s 3 21, Bride Rovers 2 13 Midleton 2 15.

Junior A. Bride Rovers0 15 Dungourney 2 14, Bride Rovers 2 20 Sars 015, Bride Rovers1 16 Carrigtwohill 1 9. East Cork semi final   Bride Rovers 1 25 Carrignavar 1 24 aet.

Junior B. Bride Rovers 2 12 Youghal  2 17 Youghal 2 17, Bride Rovers 1 17 Aghada 4 17. Bride Rovers 1 16 Killeagh 2 12. East Cork Q-final Bride Rovers 1 17 Lisgoold 1 14. East Cork semi -final Bride Rovers 0 13 Castlelyons  0 20

Junior D

Bride Rovers 2 11 Dungourney 0 9

Bride Rovers 1 17 Fr O Neills 2 14

Bride Rovers 1 16 Midleton 2 17.

TEAMS DOWN THE YEARS  FIRST WIN IN 1930

Bride Rovers 5 5 Leeside  0 1.

Bride Rovers – John Healy, Ned Hoskins, John Joe Burke, Dinny O’Leary,, Jack Leahy (Capt.), Joe Healy, Dave Hogan, Billy Hannon, Dick Ryan, Ned Daly, Andy Scannell, Billy Barry, John Kearney, Tommy Condon, Ned Barry.  Subs: Connie O’Brien, Tom Barry and Tommy Walker.

1932 East Cork JAHC Final.

 Bride Rovers 4 6 Leeside 2 3.

. Bride Rovers – John Healy, Dave Hogan, Ned Hoskins (Capt.), Tommy Collins, Billy Murphy, Jimmy Ryan, Jim Murphy, Paddy Collins, Dick Ryan, Billy Barry, Tom O’Shea, Dinny O’Leary, John Collins, Ned Barry and Joe Healy.

.1938 East Cork Junior AHC FINAL.

Cloyne 5 5  Bride Rovers  3  2.

Bride Rovers:  Tom Heskin, Mossie Collins, Dave Hogan, Bill Murphy, Tom Collins, Ned Hoskins (Capt.), Mick O’Brien, Patie Collins, Jimmy Ryan, John Collins, Mick Dunlea, Jim Murphy, John Healy, Jack Barry and Johnny Dorgan.  Sub: Mick Cranitch.

1968 and 1969, A Golden Era for Bride Rovers

So Near and yet so Far in 1972 and 1973.

. Bride Rovers team; Joseph O Brien, Tony Walsh, Donie Murphy, Davy Hogan,  Seamus Collins, Paudie Murphy, Tommy O Flynn, Tom O Riordan, John Meade, Connie Barry, Sean Murphy, Gus O Driscoll, Liam Parle, Johnny Barry, Pat Sheehan.

Dungourney were defeated in a reply in the first round in 1973. Wins over Killeagh and Aghada saw the Rovers back in the Final against Erins Own. In what is regarded as one of the classic East Cork Finals (Gate receipts £753) In the second half we trailed by 12 points 6 10 to 3 7. The Rovers hurled right back into the game and Fachtna O Driscoll got a late equalising goal- Bride Rovers 7 11 Erins Own 6 14. In the replay two early goals from Liam Parle saw the Rovers lead by 2 3 to 0 1 after 10 minutes, we were still ahead by 2 9 to  1 6 at the break. Points (2) from Seanie Barry and Sean Murphy saw us 2 12 to  1 6. Erins Own the took over and led by two points near the end of the game. We got a 21 yard free the Cork Examiner described Gussy O Driscoll ’shot as ‘bullet-like’ but it was saved and Erins Own won by 4 10 to 2 14.  Team -replay; Joseph O Brien, Tony Walsh, Brendan O Driscoll,  Tommy O Flynn, Matt Lehane, Paudie Murphy, Seamus Collins, Pat Sheehan, John Meade,  Gus O Driscoll,  Seanie Barry, Fachtna O Driscoll, Liam Parle, Sean Murphy, Johnny Barry; Sub Pat Hoskins.

1997 Final v Castlelyons, lost 1 16 to 0  9.

.  Bride Rovers team; Andrew O Flynn,  Anthony Cahill, lan Broderick, Niall Fitzgerald, Pat Barry, Barry Murphy, Batt McHugh, Padraig Murphy, Donal Ryan, Tom Mulcahy, Pat Walsh, Jerome O Driscoll, Terry Broderick, Mike Hogan. Sub Dermot Johnson.

They say ‘ the darkest hour is before the dawn’ and so it proved for the Rovers. After the defeat in 1997 the following year was one of glory.  Victories over Cloyne, Carrignavar and Watergrasshill  saw the Rovers back in the Final. Our opponents were Dungourney and the East Cork Final was fixed for Cobh. We were behind 1 3 to 0 3 after the first quarter but a goal from Jerome O Driscoll levelled matters. We were 1 7 to 1 3 n front at the break. A second goal,  from Terry Broderick,  helped us to  memorable  2 13 to 2 6 win. Est Cork champions for the first time since 1969. Team; Andrew O Flynn, Anthony Cahill, Niall Fitzgerald, Alan Broderick, Pat Barry, Barry Murphy, Pat Walsh, Donal Ryan Captain, Batt O Connell, Padraig Murphy, James Murphy, Mike Hogan, Terry Broderick, Jerome O Driscoll, Sean Ryan Sub Batt McHugh.  Victories over Ballinascarthy - 14 to 1 13 and Freemount – 2 10 to 0 13 saw Bride Rovers capture the Cork County Junior Hurling Championship for the first time.

Last year saw us back in the Final for the  first time since 1998-

 2025 EAST CORK JAHC CAMPAIGN

August 4th in Lisgoold Bride Rovers 1 19 Carrigtwohill 0 13

August 17th in Ballynoe Bride Rovers 1 15 Killeagh 0 16

Sept 9th in Watergrasshill Cobh 2 17 Bride Rovers 0 14

Sep 19th in Glenville, Quarter Final Bride Rovers 2 24 Sars 2 22 (after extra-time)

Oct 10th in Dungourney  semi-final.Bride Rovers 1 18 St Itas 1 15.

Our first East Cork Final appearance in 27 years saw Bride Rovers take on Cobh in Midleton. In the 47th minute it was level, Bride Rovers 3 10 Cobh 2 13 but the men from the cathedral Town finished strongest to win by 3 19 to 3 11. It was the first time that our second team had reached an East Cork Final

Team& scorers; Ronan O'Riordan; Eldon O'Connor, Oisin Roche, Tadhg O'Sullivan; Kieran Cotter, Liam  Collins Captain, Adam Hynes, Cormac Barry, Ryan Prendergast; Cillian Barry, Cormac O'Sullivan, Daniel Dooley; Conor O'Riordan, Shaunie Knox, Eddy Cashman.  Subs: Seamus Ahern for O'Connor (27 inj), Cian O'Connor for O'Sullivan (37), Jason Pratt for Roche (47 temp), Michael Collins for Cashman (49), Jordan Mannix for O'Riordan (56).   Scorers;  S Knox 1-5 (1-0 pen, 0-4 f), Cillian Barry 1-2, D Dooley 1-1, Cormac Barry 0-2, C O'Riordan 0-1.

THIS YEAR.

 The Bride Rovers Captain for 2026 is Eddie Cashman

Manager is Richie Cahill and selectors are  Ollie O Connor, James Murphy and Aiden Dorgan.

 Bride Rovers Club Sponsors are Ger Gubbins Construction Ltd, Rathcormac Tyres, Fermoy Print and Design  and Veolia.

LINKS ,. There’s a line in the ‘Bride Rovers Anthem’ Bride Rovers Abu’ that goes “How oft the tradition of sires we inherit” ah yes fathers, grandfathers, brothers , uncles and cousins are to the fore always;   Ben Hogan is a son of  Mike, East Cork winner in 1998 and great, grand nephew of Dave Hogan East Cork winner in 1930 and 1932.

 Liam Collins grandfather Paudie (1968 & 1969) and great grandfather Jim (1932) won East Cork JAHC medals.

Denis Fitzgeralds great grandfather Pad, from Fort Richard Bartlemy, was a founder member of the ride Rovers Club in 1928.

Adam Hayes great grandfather Jim (Coach) Coughlan was an East Cork JAHC winner with Castlelyons in 1955.

 Cillian Barry is a great, grandnephew of Jamesy Kelleher.

Jordan Mannix  and Adrian Buckley are grandsons of Paddy Mannix, Bride Rovers Junior BHC winning selector in 1966.

Ronan Barry’s father John Joe Captained Bride Rovers to East Cork Junior B Football success in 1993.

Gearoid O Connell is son of Mark O Connell  who was a member of the 1993 'B' Grade double winning panel.

Jamie Walsh’s father Mike won an East Cork JBHC medal with Bride Rovers in 1993. Jamies grandfather Tony won Junior B (1966) and Junior A (1968& 1969) titles with the Rovers. Tony’s father Matt was the Rovers first Minor Captain in 1929.

Frank O Flynn’s father Martin was Bride Rovers Hurling goalie when we won the Junior B double in 1993.

Seamus Ahern’s uncle Denis won O Flynn Cup (1987) and Junior B Hurling Championship (1993 & 1995) medals with Bride Rovers. As a club we are so lucky to have a huge number of new families involved in Bride Rovers supplying brilliant players to all our teams.

So the Club, the parish and Rovers people all over the world are wishing our Junior A team all the very best next Sunday. The EC Final is in Cloyne at 2.30- go for it lads.

WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO. The Lotto Results for Tuesday the 13th of October – The four Numbers were 5, 6, 14 & 15 and there was No Winner.
Congrats also to our lucky dip €30 cash winners; Noel Hegarty, Canada
 Kate Feeney, Ballydorgan, Liam Barry, Knocknaboola, Vincent Cronin, Rathcormac,  Michael Collins, Coolnakilla
This week's jackpot for Tuesday Oct 20th was an impressive €5,600.
If your ticket has expired, we would appreciate if you would enter again via
Bride Rovers GAA Lotto

 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING.  A Special General Meeting  will be held on Thursday October 22nd at 8.30pm. There will be one item on the agenda: to vote on the following motion —

“That Bride Rovers GAA Club enter into a One Club structure with Bride Rovers Ladies Gaelic Football & Camogie Club.”

Information meetings were held to inform members on the proposal. However, should any member wish to discuss the proposal or seek clarification, they can contact the following: James Bermingham (Chairperson, Bride Rovers GAA) – 086 835 0741 Pa O’Driscoll (Vice-Chairperson, Bride Rovers GAA) – 086 811 3109, Irene Hogan (Chairperson, Bride Rovers LGFA & Camogie) – 087 654 8928 or Gary Clerkin (Chairperson, Bride Rovers Juvenile Club) – 087 969 107

GAA CAMOGIE/HURLING/SHINTY GAMES.  The GAA are delighted to invite clubs and schools from across Cork to the upcoming Camogie and Hurling Shinty Internationals between Ireland and Scotland, which will take place on Saturday week , October 24th in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. This promises to be a great occasion, with the Camogie / Shinty International taking place at 4pm, followed by the Hurling / Shinty International at 6pm. It is a unique opportunity to see Camogie, Hurling and Shinty coming together for what should be a fantastic sporting occasion. Ticket Prices; Adults = €12OAPs/Students = €5  and please note that Under 16s are Free.  For tickets just click on  Ticket Purchase Link

BALLYHOOLEY.  Hard luck Ballyhooley Junior Hurlers in last Saturday’s Junior Hurling Final. They took on Dromina in Killavullen on Saturday afternoon. And lost by a narrow margin. The wait goes on for the first Avondhu title but with great juvenile players coming through success will surely come.

SCOR TALENT COMPETITION FOR under 17’s.

Scór na nÓg is back for 2026, with clubs across Cork now invited to get involved in the upcoming competitions.  The East Cork/Imokilly final for Scór na nÓg 2026 will take place on Saturday 7th of November at 7pm in Ballynoe Community Centre and entries are closing on FRIDAY 30th of OCTOBER. 

If you were Under 17 on 1 January 2026, you are eligible to take part in Scór na nÓg and represent your club across any of the eight disciplines that cover all aspects of Irish culture: 1 Rince Foirne/Figure Dancing; 2 Amhránaíocht Aonair/Solo Singing; 3 Bailéad Ghrúpa/Ballad Group;  4 Aithriseoireacht,  Scéalaíocht/Recitation-Scéalaíocht; 5 Nuachleas/Novelty Act; 6Ceol Uirlise/Instrumental Music; 7 Rince Seit/Set Dancing; and 8Tráth na gCeist/Table Quiz. 

An open County Tráth na gCeist Babtha 1 and 2 (Rounds 1 and 2) as per Leabhar Rialacha Scór will be held on Wednesday 11th of November in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 7:30pm.
We encourage as many Imokilly clubs to compete in the County Quiz. There will be NO Tráth na gCeist at the Imokilly Final.

Further information available at:  https://gaacork.ie/2026/09/21/scor-na-nog-2026-and-scor-na-bpaisti-2027-dates-announced/

If you are interested in participating and representing Bride Rovers  please contact our Cultural Officer Anna Hogan at 086-8602301.

REMEMBERING JOSEPHINE IN A SPECIAL WAY.  Announcing the Josephine O’Brien-Whitmarsh memorial charity event and raffle in aid of Cancer charities Friends of the late Bartlemy native will be doing something very special in memory of Josephine O’Brien-Whitmarsh, and also helping to raise vital funds for Cork ARC Cancer Support House and Marymount University Hospital & Hospice.
And there’s something exciting in it for you too…
Your donation will help support these two incredible charities, and at the same time give you the chance to take home one of our amazing prizes.
Every €10 qualifies for one entry… so the more you give, the more chances you have to WIN!!
Scan the QR code on the image below or donate at https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/josephineslegacy2026
Every €10 counts, every share helps, every bit of support makes a difference.
Donate. Share. Get involved. And who knows… you could be one of our lucky winners. Please help us make Josephine’s Legacy one to cherish.
For any further information, please contact Linda Ahern at0868238185.

BEST WISHES. We send best wishes and Good Luck to St Catherines on Friday night as they take on Kilshannig in the Premier Junior Hurling County Final.

SPONSORS; The Bride Rovers GAA Club sponsors are Fermoy Print & Design, Rathcormac Tyres, Gerard Gubbins Construction and Veolia -please support our sponsors whenever you can.

 

Micheal Walsh, Gearoid O Connell, J ack Mannix, Matty Kenny, Denis Fitzgerald, Finn O Driscoll, Shane O Dowd, Cathal Barry, Jamie Walsh

5 Nathan Cahill, Ben Hogan, Liam Collins.