Midleton Notes (5th Sep)
- Sep 05,2024
SENIORS DRAW WITH KANTURK
MIDLETON 1-21 KANTURK 1-21
Sean O'Meara clearing his lines against Kanturk in Castletownroche on Saturday night. Photos: Eddie O'Hare/Echo.
Our senior hurlers were back in championship action on Saturday night, against Kanturk in Castletownroche and what a battle it was, a game which thrilled the large attendance at the well turned out North Cork venue.
We played with the breeze in the opening half and after nine minutes the sides were level at 0-3 each, with our white flags coming from Sean O'Meara and Conor Lehane (2).
Kanturk then hit 1-2 during the next six minutes to lead by 1-5 to 0-3 after the opening quarter.
Two frees from Conor Lehane and a fine goal from play from Alex Quirke had us within a point at the 20 minute mark before Kanturk hit three in a row to lead by four after 24 minutes.
But we finished the first-half well with points from Conor Lehane (2) Mikey Finn and Cormac Beausang to ensure we went in just two behind on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9.
Conor Lehane openined the second-half scoring before Kanturk hit the next two points of the second period before we struck back with four in a row through Luke O'Farrell (2), Conor Lehane and Eoin Moloney to put us back in the lead.
Points from Conor Lehane, Tommy O'Connell, Ross O'Regan and Eoin Moloney saw us lead by one with two minutes play and a Pa White flag doubled that advantage a minute into injury time. Kanturk struck back with two in a row to level matters before a 67th minute cracker from Cormac Beausang looked to have won it for the Magpies but the ref played on and in the 68th minute Kanturk got a leveller after which the ref called a halt to a pulsating game.
All this means that we now stand level with Kanturk on three points after two games. Next Sunday's opponents, Erins Own, have two points and Charleville are out with no points. This means that we need a draw or a win against Erins Own in Paric Uí Rinn on Sunday next to make the knockout stages. Please support the Magpies if you can in this massive game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gaacork.ie/tickets/
Scorers for Midleton: Conor Lehane (0-10, 0-7 frees); Alex Quirke (1-0); Eoin Moloney, Cormac Beausang, Luke O’Farrell (0-2 each); Sean O’Meara, Tommy O’Connell, Mikey Finn, Ross O’Regan, Pa White (0-1 each).
MIDLETON: Brion Saunderson; Seannaidh Smyth, Luke Dineen, Ciarmhac Smyth; Sean O’Meara, Tommy O’Connell, Eoin Moloney; Mikey Finn, Paul Haughney; Ross O’Regan, Alex Quirke, Conor Lehane (Captain); Paul Connaughton, Cormac Beausang, David Cremin. Subs: C Gunning for C Smyth (5-13, temporary), L O’Farrell for Quirke (35-42, temporary), O’Farrell for Connaughton (43), P White for Cremin (55), Gunning for S Smyth (60+3-60+5, temporary).
CO-OP SUPERSTORES IAHC
Our intermediate hurlers are back in action on this coming Saturday when they travel to Castlemartyr to take on East Cork neighbours Aghada in their final group game.
The current standings see us level with Sarsfields on three points, Ballyiblin have two points and Aghada have no points...so it's all to play for going into the final games....please support the lads if you can.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gaacork.ie/tickets/
EAST CORK OIL JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Our Junior A Hurlers are in action on Friday night in the East Cork Oil Junior A Hurling Championship against St. Itas in Castlemartyr at 6.30pm. Please support the lads if you can.
EAST CORK JCHC
MIDLETON 2-21 ERINS OWN 0-17
Our Junior C hurlers made it back to back wins inside a week with a fine 10 point win over Erins Own on Sunday last.
This win puts us into the semi-finals where we will meet the winners of Russell Rovers and Dungourney.
MIDLETON PANEL: Davy O'Brien, Rory Lester, Jordan Roche, Adam O'Connor, Brendan Ferriter, Neil Fitzgerald, Paddy Walsh, Tim O'Sullivan (0-2), James McSweeney (0-5, 0-4Fs), Tadhg Bohan (0-2), Ben O'Neill, Sean McSharry (0-1), Harry Wall (1-4), Brian O'Sullivan (0-2), Calum O'Brien (0-3). Subs used: Alex Howard (1-2) and Gavin Hurley.
CANADIAN CHAMPIONS
Congrautulations to our own Cormac Walsh on receiving the cup from GAA President Jarlath Burns after he captained Cú Chulainn of Vancouver to victory in the Canadian National Championship Senior Hurling final against JP Ryans at the weekend. Alan Stanton and Padraig O'Farrell were also part of the panel but were injured for the final.
Well done too to Claire O’Brien who played with Midleton Ladies Football who was on the team that won the Senior Camogie final.
JUVENILES
FÉ7S
Our Fé7s played host to Sarsfields on a glorious Saturday morning last in Clonmult Memorial Park and a great morning of hurling was enjoyed by all....
FÉ10S
On Saturday morning our young Magpies hosted Cobh and Valley Rovers for a hurling blitz. It was an action packed morning, where we fielded three teams and each team played four very competitive games. Great stuff boys.
FÉ12S
The victorious Midleton 1 team.
On Saturday we hosted the annual James O'Brien memorial tournament as we welcomed Courcey Rovers, Blackrock and Waterford clubs Chois Bhiride and Lismore.
The group games were played in Park South, with the finals taking place in Clonmult Memorial Park.
After a wonderful morning of hurling Midleton 1 took on Courcey Rovers in the Cup Final, with Midleton 2 taking on Chois Bhride in the Shield decider.
Both games were crackers, with Midleton coming out on top in the Cup Final and Chois Bhride prevailing in the Shield final.
The Midleton 2 team that lost out in the Shield Final.
Well done to organiser Aidan O'Donovan and co-ordinator Robbie Barry for doing a great job.
A big thank you too to the O'Brien family for supporting the event as they always do and for the four clubs for travelling.
Midleton Captain, Ben Fitzgerald, receives the James O'Brien Cup from Mick O'Brien.
FÉ13S
Well done to our Fé13s who had a great win on Sunday evening away to Macroom in the Fé13 Football League. Final score: 2-9 to 1-6.
FÉ16S
It was a busy week for the Fé16 hurlers with a league final against Sarsfields and a crucial championship game against Kiltha Óg.
P1 LEAGUE FINAL
Scott Dunlea running at the Sars defence during their Fé16 League Final.
On Thursday night, the Mardyke was the venue for the P1 league final against Sarsfields.
Midleton raced into a 0-5 to 0-1 lead through white flags from Shane O’Mahony, Scott Dunlea, Peader Egan, John O’Sullivan and Max Murphy but back came Sars with 1-2 to go in front.
A second Sars goal helped them to a narrow half-time advantage of 2-6 to 0-11.
The Magpies regained the lead midway through the second half after they rattled off three points without reply.
It was tit for that after that and even a 60th minute Sars goal couldn't split the sides as the game finished level and extra-time was needed.
After the first ten minutes they were still level, Sars 3-18 Midleton 0-27.
It was four points to one for Sars in the second period and search as the Magpies did for a levelling goal from two late '65s, it wasn't to be and Sars held out for a 3-22 to 0-28 win after a cracking encounter.
Midleton scorers: Shane O’Mahony 0-12 (0-7 f, 0-1 65), Liam Walsh, John O’Sullivan, Senan Carroll 0-3 each, Max Murphy 0-3F, Scott Dunlea 0-2, Peader Egan, Ciarán O’Brien 0-1 each.
MIDLETON: Michael Allegrini; Cuan Twomey, Braden Dunlea, Jason Morely; Ciaran Kelly, Max Murphy, Peader Egan; Scott Dunlea, Alfie Hennessy; Liam Walsh, Senan Carroll, Cian Lawton; John O’Sullivan, Shane O’Mahony, Ciaran O’Brien. Subs: Jack Cahill for Dunlea (35); Rian McCormack for O’Brien (55), Ruairi O’Riordan for Lawton (60), Daragh Birdthistle for Hennessy (ET), Sean Gregory for O’Sullivan (ET).
P1 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
MIDLETON 0-20 KILTHA OG 1-14
Then on Monday night, Clonmult Memorial Park was the venue for the Fé16s' third championship game, after a loss to Sars and a win over Na Piarsaigh.
Midleton played against a very strong breeze in the opening half and the Dungourney/Castlemartyr men got off to a great start with 1-1 inside the opening four minutes.
Senan Carroll struck back for Midleton but the visitors then struck four in a row before Midleton hit four of the next five points through Shane O'Mahony, Liam Walsh, John O'Sullivan and Max Murphy and we also got four of the last five points of the opening half thanks to Shane O'Mahony (2), Cian Lawton and John O'Sullivan to go in at the break trailing by four on a score of 1-10 to 0-9.
Midleton took over at the start of the second-half with eight points in a row from, Patrick O'Dowd (2), Max Murphy, Shane O'Mahony (2), Liam Walsh, Scott Dunlea and Charlie McCarthy to see us lead by 0-17 to 1-10 with 12 minutes to play.
Kiltha Og hit the next three points to cut the lead to one but we finished the stronger with two points from John O'Sullivan and one from Shane O'Mahony to seal a good win.
This win sees us qualify for the semi-finals against Glen Rovers on September 16.
MIDLETON: Michael Allegrini; Cuan Twomey, Braden Dunlea, Jason Morely; Ciaran Kelly, Max Murphy (0-2), Peader Egan; Scott Dunlea (0-1), Cian Lawton (0-1); Patrick O'Dowd (0-2), Senan Carroll (0-1), Shane O’Mahony (0-6), John O’Sullivan (0-4), Liam Walsh (0-2), Jack Cahill. Subs: Rian McCormack for Morley, Charlie McCarthy (0-1) for Jack Cahill, Jack Cahill for O'Dowd.
FÉ18S
P1 MINOR HURLING LEAGUE FINAL
MIDLETON 1-12 SARSFIELDS 1-11
Midleton - 2024 P1 Minor Hurling League Champions.
It was Sars who opened the brighter and raced into a 0-4 to 0-2 lead by 14 minutes before they struck for the game's opening goal a minute later to lead by five at a red-hot Mardyke on Saturday afternoon. Their lead was out to seven by 25 minutes before two Peter Barrett frees cut the deficit to five at the break.
The Sars' lead was back out to five after 36 minutes and six (1-10 to 0-7) by the end of the third quarter and it looked as if the cup was heading for Riverstown but Midleton had other ideas.
1-1 in three minutes from Peter Barrett had the gap down to two with 12 to play and there was a pep in the Magpies' step.
Two more from the excellent Peter Barrett had the sides level at 1-10 each with six to play.
Sars hit the front again before Peter Barrett made it a draw game once more before Nicky Coughlan hit the winner (his third of the day) in injury time to seal a great win for the men in Black and White.
Carthraigh Cronin receives the cup from Rebel Og chairman, Michael O'Mahony. Photos: Eddie O'Hare/Echo.
Scorers for Midleton: Peter Barrett 1-9 (0-3F), Nicky Coughlan 0-3.
MIDLETON: Conor Finn; Eoin Ahern, Fionn Kelly, Odhran Dennigan; Matthew McSweeney, Carthraigh Cronin, Tomas Dunlea; Eoghan Fraser, Darragh Egan; Cian Stack, Nicky Coughlan, Josh Hogan; Daniel Garde, Conor Morley, Peter Barrett. Subs: Calum O’Brien for Garde (HT), Sean McSharry for Fraser (38-53 bs), McSharry for Egan (57), Adam O’Connor for Ahern (58), James McSweeney for Hogan (60).
EAST DIVISION 1 FE18 MHC
On Wednesday night our Minor Hurling 2 team delivered a great battling result in the East Division 1 hurling championship, coming from eight points down to secure a 1-14 a piece draw with St Colmcilles which keeps us in the championship. A huge effort and well done lads....
JUVENILE FIXTURES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Rebel Og Coiste Fe14 C3 Hurling League Group 3 Phase 2
Midleton v Kinsale at 2pm in Midleton
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 4B Cup Final
Blackrock 2 v Midleton at 2pm. Venue: TBC
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 1 Group 4B Cup Final
Blackrock 2 v Midleton 2 at 11am. Venue: TBC
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Football League Phase 2 Group 4B Plate Semi Final
Midleton 2 V Douglas 3 AT 6.30pm in Midleton
Rebel Og Coiste Fe14 Premier 1 Hurling League
Ballincollig v Midleton at 8pm in Ballincollig
CAMOGIE
UNDER 12S
Our U12 (black team) played two very close games last week. First up was against Mallow at home in Park South last Tuesday, followed by an away match against Aghabollogue on a very warm Saturday morning. The girls battled hard showing grit and determination at both games. Well done to all.
UNDER 13S
Well done to our U13 girls in their victory against Douglas in the opening round of the U14B Championship match last Tuesday. It was a hard-fought battle by both teams and credit to our ladies for giving 100 per cent from start to finish. Thank you to our hosts, Douglas GAA.
Our U13s girls received their training tops on Friday evening during training in Park South. Massive thanks to Mark Cronin for sourcing them.
UNDER 14S
It was a tough game for our U14 team who lost out to a strong Watergrasshill team in the championship group stage away in Glenville on Tuesday. Our games struggled in the first half to get into the game but battled hard with some early scores to come back into the second half, however the home side registered more scores and clamed the victory.
Well done to all the team and to Saoirse Cashman on leading as Captain on the night.
LADIES FOOTBALL
U16B DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
Outstanding performances on Monday evening in our U16B league. Huge thanks and well done to the U14s who strengthened our team. Also big thanks to Emily who captained our team.
Final score Midleton 3-11 Fermoy 3-5
GAELIC FOR MOTHERS & OTHERS
There was a great article on Gaelic For Mothers & Others including an interview with our own Ciara Speight in the Irish Examiner this week....here it is....
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
We will be back again Monday, September 23 or 30 at 10.30am in our clubhouse in Clonmult Memorial Park, but we'll let you know in good time. All welcome.
FAMILY BINGO
Two of our club members, Hannah O'Brien and Rebecca Ryan are hosting a Family Bingo afternoon on Sunday, September 15 at our clubhouse to fundraise for their Hope Foundation trip to India. Please support if you can....
WEDDING WISHES
We would all like to wish Shane Goulding and Ciara Lomasney a very happy wedding day on this Friday and many many years of wedded bliss......
SOCIAL DANCING
Social Dancing this Saturday night in our club hall from 9.15pm to Teddy and Cathal Barry....all welcome.
LOTTO
Here are the lotto results for this week.....well done too to our lucky dip winners. We had no jackpot or Match three winners.
Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club.
Remember you can play anytime 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).
Here are the winners of the draw for two tickets to next Sunday's All-Ireland SHC Final for our yearly Lotto draw members....well done lads.....Thanks to everyone that supports our lotto....
FRIENDS OF THE MAGPIES
Our current featured Friend of the Magpies is Murphy's Pharmacy, Mill Road Midleton (http://murphyspharmacy.ie).
Our Friends of the Magpies sponsors support us to develop Midleton GAA One Club. Please support them!
BINGO
Fancy a great night out? Why not give our Bingo a go?
It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.
CLUB SHOP
The new shop times for 2024 are Saturday morning from 9.30am to 10.30am. Please order online at the link below and collect on Saturday mornings
http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/ShopItems
GAA LEARNING PORTAL
We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource which is free to use. Please check it out at http://learning.gaa.ie/about.
NEW COFFEE
We would like to extend a very warm welcome and best of luck to Maurice Healy as he opened his new Coffee Station in our club grounds (straight across from the train station) at Clonmult Memorial Park recently. These are there opening hours....
CLUB HOUSE
We have a smashing club house, bar and hall, at Midleton GAA Club and don't forget that these are available to hire for functions....see below for details....
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
40 years ago this week, our own John Fenton captained Cork to win the Centenary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final against Offaly in Thurles. He was joined on the starting 15 by fellow Midleton men, Denis Mulcahy, Pat Hartnett and Kevin Hennessy, while Ger Power and John Hartnett were also on the Cork panel.
PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART
The word is not getting out that NO DOGS (other than assistance dogs) are allowed in our grounds at Clonmult Memorial Park or Park South.
Please respect this and spread the word.....
