Midleton Notes (26th Sep)

• Sep 26,2024

SENIORS DEFEAT NETOWN IN PSHC

MIDLETON 2-20 NEWTOWNSHANDRUM 1-15

Eoin Moloney in action against Newtownshandrum on Friday night. Photo: Jim Coughlan/Irish Examiner/Echo.

Our senior hurlers are back in the County Premier Senior Hurling Championship semi-final after a good win over Newtownshandrum in front of a big crowd in Pairc Ui Rinn on Friday night last.

The men in black and white got off to the best possible start when Pa White scored a brilliant goal after just 46 seconds.

Newtown struck back with three points in a row to level but points from Luke O'Farrell and Conor Lehane (2) saw us three up again by the 11th minute.

Midleton captain Conor Lehane with Newtownshandrum captain, Tim O'Mahony, and referee Shane Scanlon before Friday night's game. Photo: George Hatchell.

Points from Conor Lehane (2) and Luke O'Farrell saw us two ahead with eight minutes to play in the opening period.

Newtown roared back into the game in first-half injury-time through a Jamie Coughlan goal before Conor Lehane and Coughlan exchanged frees late on to ensure that the North Cork men went in at the break in front on a scoreline of 1-10 to 1-8.

We started very well after the restart and three Conor Lehane points and a second of the game for David Cremin saw us go from two down to two up within seven minutes of the second period.

Tommy O'Connell clearing his lines against Newtownshandrum. Photo: George Hatchell.

Newtown cut the gap before Aaron Mulcahy marked his arrival with an excellent white flag but by the 44th minute the game was level at 1-13 apiece seconds before Luke O'Farrell struck for our second goal of the game. This vital score was quickly followed by points from David Cremin (after an excellent kicked pass assist from Conor Lehane), two from Conor Lehane and one each from Ross O'Regan and Luke O'Farrell to see us lead by eight (2-18 o 1-13) with six minutes to play. 

Two Newtown points late on were cancelled out by white flags from Eoin Moloney and Luke O'Farrell to confirm a well deserved victory for the Magpies and procession to a county semi-final and a repeat of last year's final with Sars on Sunday week.

Scorers: Midleton: Conor Lehane 0-10 (0-4 f 0-2 65), Luke O’Farrell 1-4, David Cremin 0-3, Patrick White 1-0, Aaaron Mulcahy, Ross O’Regan, Eoin Moloney 0-1 each.

MIDLETON: Bríon Saunderson; Seannaidh Smyth, Luke Dineen, Ciarmhac Smyth; Sean O’Meara, Tommy O’Connell, Eoin Moloney; Mikey Finn, Sam Quirke; Ross O’Regan, Alex Quirke, Conor Lehane (Captain); Luke O’Farrell, Pa White, David Cremin. Subs: Aaron Mulcahy for Finn (HT), Cormac Beausang for White (55).

Next up is a county PSHC semi-final against Sarsfields (a repeat of last year's County Final) in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday week (October 6) at 3.45pm. It will preceeded by the other semi-final between Blackrock and Imokilly at 2pm.

 

INTERMEDIATE SEMI-FINAL

Our intermediates will take on Erins Own in the Co. Intermediate A Hurling Championship semi-final on Saturday week, October 5 at 4pm in Cobh.

 

JUNIOR C HURLING

EAST CORK JCHC SEMI-FINAL

MIDLETON 3-13 DUNGOURNEY 2-24

Our Junior C hurlers' campaign came to an end in Youghal on Sunday morning last after a gallant effort against Dungourney. Hard luck lads.

MIDLETON: Davy O'Brien, Adam O'Connor, Jordan Roche, Kieran Lambert, Fionn Kelly (0-1 '65), Sean McSharry, Paddy Walsh (1-1), Tim O'Sullivan (2-3, 1-1F), Luca Brodkorb, James McSweeney (0-2F), Ben O'Neill (0-2), Christian Daly, Calum O'Brien (0-2), Brian O'Sullivan (0-1), Alex Howard (0-1). Subs: Daire Mooney, Odhran Rabbitte, Gavin Hurley, Colin Sunderland, Odhran Dennigan, Rory Lester, Jerome Curtin.

 

DOUBLE HEADER IN MIDLETON

A big thank you to everyone who attended our hurling championship double header between Killeagh and Blarney and Imokilly and Fr. O'Neills in Clonmult Memorial Park on Sunday. 

A huge thank you also to all our club members who helped out on the day to make it such a successful day. Here are a couple pics of the big crowd from Denis O'Flynn.

 

CORK GAA COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the Cork GAA  Clean Up Day at Clonmult Memorial Park. Great work was done..... #CorkGAACleanupday

17 bags of rubbish collected over GAA clean up weekend delivered to CCC waste disposal facility in Rossmore on Monday morning. Also four bags of plastic bottles gone for recycling. Thanks to all who helped out over the weekend with the clean up and hosting of the hurling double header.

Thanks to former player Timmy Dineen of Cork Eco Cleaning for cleaning our goalposts in preparation for Sunday’s double header.

 

CONGRATULATIONS GER

A big crongratulations to our former player, Ger Manley, on this week been named as PWC Camogie Manager of the year after leading Cork to All-Ireland senior glory last month. Well done Ger!

 

JUVENILES 

FÉ11S

Well done to our Fe11 boys who played hurling versus Eire Og and Ballinora in Ovens on Saturday.

FÉ13S

Hard luck to our U-13 hurlers in their Division 4 hurling league final on Saturday morning versus Blackrock in MTU. Great progress was made this year lads. We are very proud of ye. Magpies Abú.

FÉ14S

After their successful run in the Division 1 East football championships early this summer, the Fé14 footballers were back in action in the Rebel og Div 1 County football championship semi final last Saturday. Travelling west to take on a very good Carbery Rangers side in Bandon.

A close first half saw very little between the teams and ended in a tied game at 3-5 a piece.

Claiming the first score of the second half the lads started to find their form. Final score Midleton 8-7 Carbery Rangers 4-9.

Well done to all involved.

We now play Blarney in the Rebel Og Div. 1 County football championship final on this coming Saturday (September 28) at 1.45pm in MTU Stadium. 

Best of luck lads. 

 

FÉ15S

REBEL OG FÉ15 P1 LEAGUE FINAL

MIDLETON 5-22 ST. FINBARR'S 0-9

Our Fé15s were back in action in their League Final on Saturday at the excellent MTU Stadium in Bishopstown as they took on St. Finbarr's in front of a fine crowd. 

Ciarán Kelly on the attack against St. Finbarr's at the MTU Stadium. Photo: Steven Lynch.

Midleton got off to a fast start through points from John O'Sullivan, Charlie McCarthy and Alex Molumby before John O'Sullivan hit the game's opening goal on ten minutes. Liam Walsh added a second green flag two minutes later and further majors followed before the half-time whistle from Jack Cahill and John O'Sullivan to ensure that the young Magpies led by 4-13 to 0-6 at the halfway stage. 

Midleton made wholsale changes in the second-half but every single player that was introduced played their part in a great win. Alfie Hennessy added the fifth goal as the boys in Black and White ran out convincing winners after a top class display.

Rian McCormack in action against St. Finbarr's at the MTU Stadium. Photo: Steven Lynch.

Jack Cahill shooting for a point against St. Finbarr's at the MTU Stadium. Photo: Tony Noonan.

MIDLETON PANEL: Will Stokes, Cian Hogan, Braden Dunlea, Peader Egan, Manus Stewart, Ciaran Kelly, Finn Cahill (Captain), Alfie Hennessy, Rian McCormack, Alex Molumby, Charlie McCarthy, Liam Walsh, Rory Nolan, Jack Cahill, John O'Sullivan, Josh Quill, Ciaran O'Brien, Finn Mrray, Patrick Spellman, Breaninn O Dalaigh, Robin O'Brien, Daniel Mooney, Ethan Foley, Donncha Butler, Daire Crowley, Charlie Cahill, Jack Sweeney, Aaron Murphy, Rohan Fitzsimmons, Daniel O'Connell, Patrick O'Brien, Aidan O'Regan. 

 

JUVENILE FIXTURES

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Rebel Og Coiste County Fe14 Division 1 Football Championship Final

Midleton v Blarney at 1.45pm at MTU Stadium

 

Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Football League Phase 2 Group 4B Plate Final

Carrigtwohill 2 v Midleton 2 at 5pm in Carrigtwohill

 

Rebel Og East Fe 18 Division 1 Hurling Championship Shield Semi-Final

Midleton v St Catherines at 5pm in Midleton

 

CAMOGIE

UNDER 13S

Our U-13s took advantage of the fine weather on Wednesday to showcase their skills in a challenge match victory against Fr. O’Neill’s well done to all the girls who were not only battling each other but also the heat in this match!

Our U-13s played a late match under the lights, securing a victory on the following Monday against Mallow in their third U14B Championship match. This was an all-round team performance from the first whistle to full time. Thanks to Eve and Ana for joining for the match from the U-12s. We now await the next team to be decided for the quarter-finals.

 

UNDER 14S

Hard luck to our U-14 team who suffered a loss last Sunday evening against Carrigtwohill in the Championship. The girls did themselves and the club proud and worked really hard until the final whistle. Well done to Margaret, who captained the team on the night.

 

LADIES FOOTBALL

UNDER 8S

Well done to our Under 8s who did brilliantly in their blitz against St. Colman's, Cloyne and Aghada in Shanagarry on Sunday afternoon.

All your practice was put to the test and some great football was on display. 

 

UNDER 10S

Our U-10s welcomed Aghada, St. Colmans and Cloyne to Park South for a blitz last Sunday. Well done to all the girls for a wonderful display of gaelic football, showing great skills and teamwork. They did their club proud!

 

UNDER 12S

Our U12 White Team played Glanmire on Monday night in Park South. A Great game with Midleton coming away with a win! Well done to you all. 

 

UNDER 13 AUTUMN LEAGUE

Our U-13 ladies played Erin’s Own on Wednesday evening. After a lot of rain fall that day thankfully the evening stayed dry for us. It was a very evenly matched game with some great scores from both sides with Midleton coming away with the win. Final score 3-13 to 3-8. 

 

JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

Best of luck to our Junior Ladies who play Bantry this Sunday in the A championship semi final. Please come along and show your support. Match takes place in Clonmult Memorial Park at 3pm. 

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

We will  be back again on this coming 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.

 

 

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....

 

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

33 years ago this week we defeated Glen Rovers in the County Senior Hurling Final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Thanks to Cork Hurling History for these paper clippings on Twitter this week....

 

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/

 

MUNSTER GAA STUDENT BURSARIES 

The GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2024/25 GAA National Student Bursary scheme.

The scheme is open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course (except those who hold another GAA-related or college scholarship/bursary) and who are active participants in their Higher Education club; to date the GAA has invested over €1.5 million in the time that its Bursary Schemes have been in existence.

The schemes are administered by the respective Provincial Councils and recipients will again be selected based on a range of criteria, including their playing, coaching or administrative commitments to the GAA. A number of awards in each province will be reserved for those excelling in the areas of coaching and administration.

Applications for the scheme will be considered by a sub-committee in each province; each bursary granted will be for €1,000/£800.

Further information and application forms for this year’s scheme are available at:

https://munster.gaa.ie/2024/09/national-student-bursaries-scheme-2024-2025/

All completed forms should be returned to the relevant Provincial Council and the closing date for applications will be Thursday October 10th

Senior Intercounty players who were on their County’s Senior Panel in 2024 should apply for Bursaries via the Gaelic Players Association; further information at www.gaelicplayers.com.

 

CORK GAA STRATEGIC PLAN

Here's your chance to Have Your Say in Cork GAA as they are putting together their Cork GAA Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030.

Full details at:

https://gaacork.ie/2024/09/26/have-your-say-in-cork-gaa-strategic-plan-2025-2030/

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

 

MIDLETON TOGETHER

Join Together at the Lodge on this coming Sunday September 29th, from 12pm to 4pm at Midleton Lodge Park.

This wonderful event features an array of entertainment, recreational activities, workshops, and informational spaces provided by over 30 local community groups.

 

DANCEATHON FOR JIGSAW

Get ready to DANCE for a great cause! #DanceforJigsaw Danceathon, which will be held at Midleton GAA as the current Mr. World Ireland, in association with Ireland’s Got Talent winners Billie-Jean's Rhythm Dance Company!

Join us on Sunday, October 13th from 2-5 PM at Midleton GAA Hall for an unforgettable afternoon where everyone will dance together on the day like a disco ! DJ, Music, face painting, games, some special guests and more for all the family from toddlers to adults! Beautiful complimentary food will be provided by Roosters Piri Ireland!

This amazing event will bring the community together to support Jigsaw, Ireland’s leading youth mental health charity. Your participation will help raise vital funds and awareness for this incredible cause.

 

THE PARISH AT MIDLETON GAA CLUB

Get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment at Midleton GAA Club on October 27 in aid of Aghada Centre Theatre Group.

After the incredible success of the group's last event, HubCap Comedy Theatre are back with their hilarious comedy THE PARISH! This uproarious play dives into the quirky characters, gossip, and everyday struggles of a small rural Irish parish. With lively storytelling, clever dialogue, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!

But this time, we are delighted that opening our fantastic fundraiser night will be the phenomenal Kiltha Tones, featuring local legendary talents. This dynamic group is set to bring the house down with their electrifying performance.

Event Date: October 27

Venue: Midleton GAA Club.

This event is guaranteed to sell out fast, so don’t wait—grab your tickets today and be part of a night that’s sure to be the talk of the town!

Tickets available online:
https://www.gr8events.ie/aghadatheparish

 

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.....