Midleton GAA Club Notes
- Jul 15,2023
JUVENILES
FÉ14 COUNTY CHAMPIONS ON THE DOUBLE
What a week it was for the Fé14s as they won two county titles in six days.
Having won a thrilling Fé13 county final in 2022, this great bunch of lads made the journey to Bishopstown on Friday night to take on East Cork rivals Sarsfields in the 2023 Fé14 P1 hurling final, attempting to achieve the difficult feat of back-to-back county titles.
Two goals from John O'Sullivan and points from John O'Sullivan (2), Charlie McCarthy, Liam Walsh and Ciaran O'Brien gave us 2-5 to 0-2 lead at half-time
Further goals from Ciaran O'Brien (3) and some great points from a host of different scorers saw us run out deserving winners after an excellent team performance. Well done lads and all the coaches on a great season that also saw them win the league.
After the game, Martin O'Brien from Rebel Óg and Donie Keohane, on behalf of the Keohane family, presented the Sean Keohane Cup to Midleton captain, Cian Hogan. It is great to see a great Midleton club man like Sean Keohane honoured with this cup and thankfully it's our second time in recent years winning it after it eluded us for quite a while.
MIDLETON: Will Stokes, Cian Hogan, Peadar Egan, Josh Quill, Breaninn O Dalaigh, Ciaran Kelly, Rian McCormack, Alfie Hennessy, Finn Cahill, Liam Walsh, Charlie McCarthy, John O'Sullivan, Alex Molumby, Jack Cahill, Ciaran O'Brien. Subs: Eoghan Donovan, Ethan Foley, Rory Nolan, Manus Stewart, Patrick O'Brien, Donncha Butler, Daire Crowley, Jack Sweeney, Charlie Cahill, Patrick Spellman, Daniel Moloney, Braden Dunlea, Finn Murray, Aidan O'Regan, Daniel O'Connell, Rohan Fitzsimmons, Aaaron Murphy, Sebastian Mowinski.
Then on Wednesday night Glenville was the venue for their P2 County Football Final clash with Nemo Rangers.
After a hugely entertaining and high scoring encounter it was the Magpies who came out on top on a final score of 6-9 to 4-5. Well done lads and coaches...what a week - what a team!
FÉ15S
FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP V KILTHA ÓG
Midleton welcomed Kiltha Óg to Clonmult Memorial Park for the first match of this year’s Fé15 football championship on Monday night.
Playing against the breeze the lads played some good football in the first-half but found the scores hard to find. Our opening score was a neat finish to the net by James O’Meara after some great link up play outfield. At half-time the score was Midleton 1-2 Kiltha Og 0-7.
Despite turning to pay with the breeze in the second-half it was the visitors who came out on top at the final whistle with the final score Midleton 1-5 Kiltha Óg 2-9.
MIDLETON PANEL: Bradley O’Brien, Patrick Collins, Fionn Bohan, Dara Cahill, Patrick O’Dowd, Shane O’Mahony, Ruairi O’Riordan, Scott Dunlea, Harry Waterman, James O’Meara, Dara Birdthistle (captain), Darragh Mullins, Michael Allegrini, Ewan Murphy, Alex Horgan, Charlie McCarthy, Peader Egan, Ciaran Kelly, Josh Quill, Senan Carroll.
Next up for the Fé15 lads:
· P1 Hurling League Final v Sarsfields, Friday July 14th at 7pm. (Venue TBC)
· P1 Hurling championship Rd 2 v Glen Rovers Monday 17th at 8pm (Glen Field).
FÉ17 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
The Midleton minors hosted Glen Rovers in the Fé17 P1 County Hurling League Final in Clonmult Memorial Park on Wednesday night and they lifted the trophy after an excellent performance that saw them win on a final scoreline of 2-22 to 1-20. Well done lads and the coaches. A great warm-up for the upcoming championship.
Below: Tommy Dunlea Midleton minor captain accepting the Minor P1 League trophy
FIXTURES
Thursday 13th July
Rebel Og Premier Fe14 Football League Division4 Final
Macroom v Midleton in Macroom at 8pm
Friday 14th July
Rebel Og Premier Fe 15 Spring Hurling League Group 1 Final
Sarsfields v Midleton at 7pm Venue TBC
Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Football League Premier 2 Section2
Mallow v Midleton at 7pm in Mallow
Saturday 15th July
Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Football League C3 Section2
Kinsale 2 v Midleton 2 at 2.30pm in Kinsale
Sunday 16th July
Rebel Og Premier Fe14 Hurling League C3 Group1 Final
Ballincollig v Midleton at 8pm in Ballincollig
Monday 17th July
Rebel Og Premier Fe15 Hurling Championship Premier 1 Section 2
Glen Rovers v Midleton at 8pm in the Glen Field
Wednesday 19th July
Rebel Og Premier Fe13 Hurling League C3 Section1
Carrigtwohill 2 v Midleton 2 at 7.30pm in Park South
CÚL CAMP - WEEK ONE
Our first Cúl Camp of 2023 came to an end last Friday with a much appreciated visit from our our Jill Connaughton and the All-Ireland minor camogie championship cup....here are some pictures. Thanks to all our kids, coaches and helpers for making it a great week...
CAMOGIE
IN THE RED OF CORK
Well done to Roisín who lined out for the Cork U-15s away to Kilkenny on Saturday morning playing a large part in a very close encounter. Unfortunately, Kilkenny won out in the end with a close margin of 1-9 to 1-6. Your coaches and club are very proud.
Well done to Faye who lined out for Cork U-15s against Claire in the sunshine in Kilworth on Saturday morning playing her part in a win for Cork. Well done Faye.
ADULT CLUB
SENIOR HURLING CHALLENGE
Our senior hurlers travelled to Roanmore in Waterford City on Sunday morning last and after a good run out for both sides it was the home team that came out on top. All systems are now go for the championship which begins three weeks from Saturday against Bishopstown.
MICK TOBIN CUP FINAL
A big well done to our intermediate hurlers who travelled to Knockanore on Tuesday evening to take on the Shamrocks in the annual Mick Tobin Cup Final. After suffering defeat at home in 2022, Keith Ryan and his team were determined to bring the Cup back to Midleton and that's exactly what they did after a thrilling hour plus of hurling.
After trailing by seven (1-12 to 0-8) at half-time the Magpies roared back into the game in the second-half and at the end of the hour it was all level on a score of 1-22 apiece. And so penalties were required - I wonder what Mick would have made of that?
Anyway after a high standard shootout we came out on top by five to four.
After the game our captain, James Nagle (pictured below), received the cup from Mick's son David and other members of the Tobin family. Thanks to the Tobin family and all in the Shamrocks for their hospitality on the night.
Mick 'Bonzo' Tobin was a brilliant Midleton GAA man for many decades and it is very fitting that this cup is played for yearly to honour his memory....
JUNIOR A FOOTBALLERS
Best of luck to our Junior A Footballers who play Castlemartyr in their final East Cork Championship group game in Dungourney at 2pm on Sunday.
BEST OF LUCK DARREN
The very best of luck to our former player, Darren Quirke, who will represent Australasia at the upcoming GAA World Games in Derry from July 24th, where over 1,500 players from across the world will converge to celebrate Gaelic Games.
He will be supported by family and friends from Midleton and there's no doubt that he'll play a blinder. Special best wishes to Darren's grandmother and massive Midleton supporter, Olive Quirke, who celebrated a milestone birthday last weekend. A belated Happy Birthday Olive.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Our G4M&O team travelled to Aghada last night Friday evening for a challenge game. Fantastic football was played by both sides. Amazing to see how far our ladies have come since we started back in April. Well done to you all. All the hard work at training is paying off.
Training continues this Sunday evening from 7-8pm in Park South.
2023 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC
This year's Golf Classic is on today (Thursday) and Friday. A huge thank you to everyone who has put in a team or sponsored a tee box and of course to our main sponsors, Blackwater Motors.
The prizegiving will be in our clubhouse at Clonmult Memorial Park on Friday (July 14) from 9pm. All welcome.
LOTTO RESULTS
The Jackpot was €15,000 for last Friday night's jackpot and the numbers drawn this week were 13, 16, 27 and the bonus was 2.
There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner.
The €25 Lucky Dip Prize winners were: Ronan McManus, John Murphy, Fergus Wade and Vincent Spillane.
Play 24/7 at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto
In total Midleton GAA will give out local business vouchers to the value of €3,800 every year as part of our “Shop Local, Buy Local” campaign.
How to play: tickets are on sale at Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy Butchers, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Crowley Butchers, or buy online (see above).
BINGO
It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12. We're having our biggest crowds since before Covid recently so thanks to everyone for coming in such big numbers, it is much appreciated. New players are always welcome....
OICHE GHAELACH
Oíche Ghaelach agus Chultúir: Irish and Trad. music Night in club this Friday night at 9.15pm Fáilte roimh chách. All welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing this Saturday night, July 15, to Martin Kearney and Derry Kennedy...a great night is assured, come along. 9.15pm sharp start.
CLUB SHOP
With all our hurling, camogie and ladies football teams now back up and running now is the time to stock up on all your gear needs for the coming season.
All you have to do is go to the Klubfunder website (www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/ShopItems) and you will see the full range of what’s available to buy. You can shop away to your heart’s content, pay for it online and then collect your purchases at the club shop on Saturday morning between 9.30am and 10.15am. Thank you.
GAA LEARNING PORTAL
We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource that is free to use. Please check it out at http://learning.gaa.ie/about
PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART
Unfortunately, there has been a rise in the amount of dogs being walked in Park South recently, especially during matches and training sessions. Please spread the word that only assistance dogs are permitted in both of our club grounds at Park South and Clonmult Memorial Park.
Please do not bring single-use plastic bottles to either Park South or Clonmult Memorial Park.
Please put your rubbish in a bin or bag and please bring your gear home with you.
And always be aware of the open water surrounding the pitches in Park South.
If you are a coach, please pass on these simple messages to players and parents.
All members are asked to respect referees and their officials at all times.
Also if you are a coach, last person out locks the gate, toilet and container.
