Midleton Notes (19th Sep)
- Sep 19,2024
SENIORS IN PSHC QUARTER-FINAL ACTION
Our senior hurlers are back in Championship action this Friday (September 20) night, when they take on Newtownshandrum in the Quarter-Finals in Paric Uí Rinn.
Please support the lads if you can. Remember you must buy your tickets in advance at:
If you can't make it to Pairc Ui Rinn then the match is live on Rebels Online and will also be shown live in our club house where the bar will also be open.
Best of luck to all involved.
JUNIOR C HURLING
Our Junior C hurlers are in East Cork Championship semi-final action on this coming Sunday, September 22 against Dungourney in Copper Alley in Youghal at 11am.
DOUBLE HEADER IN MIDLETON
Clonmult Memorial Park will play host to an attractive double header of hurling championship quarter-finals on Sunday.
At 2pm, Killeagh and Blarney will meet in the Preminer Intermediate Hurling Championship, while at 4pm Imokilly and Fr. O'Neill's will clash in the Premier Senior Hurling Championship.
Remember you need to purchase your tickets in a row at https://gaacork.ie/tickets/
CORK GAA COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY
As part of Cork GAA Community Clean Up Day and in preparation for us hosting two Championship games on Sunday we will be in Clonmult Memorial Park from 10am on this Saturday (September 21) tidying up, etc. Anyone that can spare an hour or so would be most welcome. Thanks.
JUVENILES
DAVY HOGAN STREET LEAGUE FINALS
The annual Street League Hurling finals for the Davy Hogan Cup took last Saturday in Clonmult Memorial Park.
This competition, in memory of former Midleton GAA coach Davy Hogan is running for 36 years now. The boys born in 2013 and 2012 produced some fantastic hurling with some memorable performances and scores over the last two weeks.
With the camogie finals taking place also (See below for more), there were big crowds to see the boys and girls march through the streets of Midleton behind the piper and drummer up to Clonmult Memorial Park.
The boys final was between Sons of Rest and Forkums, with Sons of Rest coming out on top by the narrowest of margins after an epic contest. Well done to all of the 70 boys who competed across the six teams.
Special thanks to this year’s coordinator Aidan O’Donovan and also to Mike Oosthuizen who gave up their time to help out across the last few weeks.
Thanks to our young whistlers, Matthew, Josh, Leah, Conor and Lochlann who did an excellent job refereeing the matches. Thanks to the parents who brought food and those who helped out on the final day.
Final thanks to Andrew Foley who as always captured the action with some fantastic photos – check out more photos from Andrew at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140256824@N08/albums/72177720320330890
FÉ7S
Our Fé7s were in Paric Uí Chaoimh on Saturday last for a big blitz day and our boys did themselves and their club proud. Well done boys....
FÉ16S
P1 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
MIDLETON 0-18 GLEN ROVERS 1-19 (AFTER EXTRA-TIME)
Shane O'Mahony in action against the Glen on Monday night. Photo: Eddie O'Hare/Echo.
Extra-time heartbreak was our lot in the Mardyke on Monday night, as our Fé16s were narrowly edged out by Glen Rovers after a cracking 80 minutes of hurling in front of a big crowd.
The Glen got off to a cracking start with the first four points but points from Shane O'Mahony (2), Alfie Hennessy and Cian Lawton saw us back within one (0-5 to 0-4) ater 20 minutes.
The Glen struck the next three white flags before we finished the first-half scoring through John O'Sullivan and Max Murphy to go in trailing by 0-8 to 0-6 at the break.
By the three quarter-stage we were right back in it as the sides were level at 0-11 each.
As the clock ticked into injury time, Shane O'Mahony's free put us in front, 0-15 to 0-14, before the Glen levelled with the last play of the game to send this absorbing constest to extra-time on a score of 0-15 each.
Points from John O'Sullivan and Cian Lawton had us level again at 0-17 each just before the end of the first period of extra-time before the Glen struck for the crucial only goal of the game which saw them lead by 1-17 to 0-17 with ten minutes to play.
Ciarán Kelly reduced the deficit to two but that was to be our last score and the Glen added the final two points of the tie to win by four.
Hard luck lads but well done on a tremendous effort.
Midleton scorers: Shane O’Mahony 0-8 (0-5 f), Scott Dunlea, Cian Lawton (1 f), John O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Liam Walsh, Alfie Hennessy, Max Murphy (f), Ciaran Kelly 0-1 each.
MIDLETON: Michael Allegrini; Jason Morley, Braden Dunlea, Peader Egan; Cuan Twomey, Max Murphy, Ciaran Kelly; Scott Dunlea, Senan Carroll; Patrick O’Dowd, Alfie Hennessy, Shane O’Mahony; Liam Walsh, Cian Lawton, John O’Sullivan. Subs: Rian McCormack for Twomey, Ciaran O’Brien for O’Dowd (HT), Darragh Birdthistle for Scott Dunlea, Charlie McCarthy for Shane O'Mahony.
FÉ18S
P1 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
MIDLETON 1-16 GLEN ROVERS 4-12
Peter Barrett in action against the Glen on Wednesday night. Photo: Eddie O'Hare/Echo.
It was back to Mardyke on Wednesday night, and this time it was the minors but once again Glen Rovers provided the opposition.
We absolutely flew out of the traps in this game and points from Peter Barrett (4), Cian Stack (3), Josh Hogan and Nicky Coughlan saw us lead by 0-9 to 0-2 after 20 minutes.
The Glen replied with a free but then Cian Stack struck for the game's opening goal, which was added to by points from Sean McSharry and Peter Barrett to see us lead by ten points at half-time on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-4.
As you'd expect, Glen Rovers, remerged with a point to prove and this game turned on its head inside the opening nine minutes of the second-half. The Glen scored a point first before they hit four goals in three minutes (three of those within 90 seconds) and then a further point to see them go from ten down to two up with 18 to play.
Points from Peter Barrett, Conor Morley and Darragh Egan saw us trail by a single point (4-8 to 1-16) with six minutes to go but unfortunately that was as close as we got and the Glen rattled off the final four points of the tie to win by five.
We finished with 14 after the late sending off of Matthew McSweeney.
Hard luck lads.
Midleton sorers: P Barrett 0-8 (0-5 f), C Stack 1-3, N Coughlan, C Morley, J Hogan, S McSharry, D Egan 0-1 each.
MIDLETON: Conor Finn; Eoin Ahern, Fionn Kelly, Odhran Dennigan; Matthew McSweeney, Carthraig Cronin (Cpt), Tomas Dunlea; Eoghan Fraser, Darragh Egan; Sean McSharry, Nicky Coughlan, Josh Hogan; Cian Stack, Conor Morley, Peter Barrett. Subs: Luca Brodkrob for McSharry (45), Adam O’Connor for Dennigan (54), James McSweeney for Egan (57).
JUVENILE FIXTURES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Rebel Og Coiste County Fe14 Division 1 Football Championship S,F
Carbery Rangers v Midleton at 4:45pm in Bandon
Rebel Og Coiste Fe15 Hurling League Group 1 Final
Midleton v St Finbarrs at 1.45pm at the MTU Stadium
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 4B Cup Final
Blackrock 2 v Midleton 2 at 10.45am at MTU Stadium
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Football league 2A plate semi-finals
Midleton V Macroom at 6.15pm in Midleton
CAMOGIE
UNDER 9S
Our U-9s took part in a blitz in Bishopstown GAA on Sunday last playing Kinsale and our hosts. The girls put all their skills on display including lifting, striking and blocking which are all improving with every game.
UNDER 14S
Massive congratulations to our U-14 girls who won their first Championship match at home in Clonmult against Grenagh. The girls showed unbelievable skill and determination and ran out well deserved winners in the end.
Well done to Sophia who excelled as Captain on the day.
UNDER 15S
Our U-15s welcomed St. Finbarr’s to Park South last Saturday afternoon. The girls played very well and just edged it on the scoreboard against a strong Barr’s side. Well done to Eve who was excellent in defence and captained on the day.
STREET LEAGUES
There was a great turnout for our annual street leagues final which took place on Saturday last. Well done to all involved in the organisation including mentors, coaches, referees and the girls themselves. There was great excitement for the shield and cup finals.
Team captains Sasha (Saints) and Hannah (St. Enda’s) with ref Leah Hogan before throw-in for the final.
LADIES FOOTBALL
UNDER 8S
Our U-8s hosted Glanmire in Ballinacurra on a glorious Monday evening and did our club proud with some wonderful team play and excellent football. Well done girls.
UNDER 13S
Hard luck to our U-13 girls who lost out after a great comeback against Watergrasshill in the East Cork League Final in Clonmult Memorial Park o Sunday.
Not our day but an amazing match and brilliant effort from all of the girls. We're ncredibly proud of them all.
JUNIORS
Well done to our Junior ladies who defeated Bantry in their round robin campaign in Ballinacurra on Sunday.
This now guarantees them a semi final position. This Sunday they will play away to Douglas at 3pm. Best of luck to all.
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
We will be back again Monday, September 30 at 10.30am in our clubhouse in Clonmult Memorial Park. 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....
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.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social Dancing this Saturday night, September 21, to Martin Kearney and Teddy Crowley from 9.15pm.
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
FRIENDS OF THE MAGPIES
Our current featured Friend of the Magpies is MyHome.ie.
Our Friends of the Magpies sponsors support us to develop Midleton GAA One Club. Please support them!
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.
COFFEE AT CLONMULT MEMORIAL PARK
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....
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND OUR CLUB?
PARK SOUTH UPDATE
Thanks to very favourable weather conditions great progress continues to be made in Park South by our contractor. On the grass pitch drainage installation and underground piping is almost complete with topsoil and sand ready to be put in place this week, all going well seeding and fertilising will be completed in the coming weeks.
The area for the 3G pitch has been levelled and some bases for our walkways are in place using the onsite stone.
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
In the week of this week's Davy Hogan Street League Finals...here's a flashback to ten years ago to our 2014 winners....how many can you name?
CORK SENIOR HURLERS' GOLF CLASSIC
Cork GAA is delighted to announce the Cork Senior Hurlers Golf Classic, supporting their tour fund, scheduled for Friday, October 4th at the prestigious Cork Golf Club.
In celebration of the team’s remarkable journey to the All-Ireland Final, teams of four are invited to participate in this prestigious event for €1,250 per team.
Additionally, sponsorship opportunities are available for €350, offering an excellent chance for businesses and individuals to show their support. A team and a tee box is priced at €1500.
The event is kindly sponsored by MC2 Accountants and O’Connell Group and will take place on the historic Cork Golf Club course, designed by the legendary Alister MacKenzie, the architect behind Augusta National.
Funds raised will go towards subsidising the Cork Senior Hurlers Tour Fund along with contributions from Cork County and Central funding of the trip.
Join the senior hurlers for a competitive and enjoyable day of golf in one of Ireland’s most beautiful settings.
For more information or to book your place, please click on the link below.
https://gaacork.ie/seniorhurlersgolfclassic/
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.....
