Youghal Notes (8th Dec)
- Dec 08,2024
Happy Christmas!
A sincere good wish to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year.
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh.
Youghal GAA Club AGM 2024 summary
We held our well attended AGM in Club Áras on Thursday 29th November.
A big thank you to our Club Secretary John 'O Sullivan who served our club so well over the last 3 years. We welcomed Ciara Lynch to the role and we are delighted to do so.
Our club chair Alan Geary thanked all of those who helped throughout the year and finished by reminding us of the importance of our Supporters Wall fundraiser as part of the urgent facilities development plan.
Our agenda was as follows:
1. Buan-Orduithe (Standing Orders)
2. Miontuairiscí Chruinniú Ginearálta Bliantúil 2023 (Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2023)
3. Aitheasc an Chathaoirligh (Chairperson’s Address)
4. Tuarascáil an Rúnaí (Secretary’s Report)
5. Tuarascáil Daingneáin (Fixtures Report)
a) Intermediate Hurling
b) Junior A Football
c) Junior B Hurling
d) Fe21Hurling & Football
e) Eochaill Óg
f) LGFA
g) Camogie
h) GAA for All
6. Tuarascáil an Chisteora (Treasurer’s Report)
7. Tuarascáil an Chláraitheora (Registrars Report)
8. Tuarascáil an Oifigeach Poibli (PRO’s Report)
9. Tuarascáil an Toscairí boird ( Board Delegates report)
10. Tuarascáil an Oifigigh Chóitseála (Coaching Officer’s Report)
11. Tionscadal Forbartha CLG EochaillYoughal (GAA Development Project)
12. Tuarascáil an Oifigeach Cultuir (Cultural Officer)
13. Tairiscintí (Motions)
14. Tuairimí ón urlár (Comments from the floor)
15. Oifigigh a thoghadh (Election of Officers)
16. Aon Ghnó Eile
17. Aitheasc deiridh na gCathaoirleach (Chairpersons closing address).
John O Sullivan gave some great detail about our activities over the last 12 months and concluded with the following:
As my term as Runaí comes to an end, I want to thank our Cathaoirleach Alan Geary, Leas-Cathaoirleach Christy Cooney, the previous Cathaoirleach Stephen Twomey, and my fellow officers over the last three years for their continued support. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes, and it takes huge effort and commitment from many people to run a club like Youghal GAA. Of course, there is also a lot of fun along the way, and I have to say I have had some good laughs.
I could not have done the Runaí’s job without the support of our Fixtures Secretary, Alan Hennesy. Alan is more than the Fixtures Secretary. Alan typifies what is needed to be a great Youghal GAA person, and I thank him for his good counsel and support over the years.
As some of you know, I am a stickler for the constitution. Hopefully, over the last three years, I have put in place policies and systems that will help us govern the club into the future and ensure that everything is in place so that our players and managers can fully focus on playing the game and not worry about the organisational stuff. I have always believed that our committees should be working as hard off the pitch as the players do on the pitch.
As a blow-in, I have never had the chance to wear the Maroon and Gold in a game for Youghal, but hopefully, over the last 16 years as a coach for LGFA and Eochaill Óg, attending meetings as Assistant Secretary for LGFA, Board Delegate for Eochaill Óg for many years, discipline committee member, Eochaill Óg Secretary for 2 years, a big part in the Development Committee, and Youghal GAA Runaí for the last 3 years, I have earned the right to say that I am a Youghal GAA man. I am hugely proud of Youghal GAA and its members. I have made lots of friends because of Youghal GAA and isn’t that what it’s about.
Finally, I want to wish the incoming officers the best of luck next year and to all the teams across our codes and that they see the success they truly deserve. Eochaill Abú.
Is mise le meas,
Séan Ó Súilleabháin
Runai Cumann Lúth Chleas Gael Eochaill
The nominated and elected officers etc for 2025 are as follows:
Chairperson - Alan Geary
Vice-Chairperson - Christy Cooney
Secretary - Ciara Lynch
Vice-Secretary - John O Sullivan
Treasurer - Lynn O Connell
Fixtures Secretary - Alan Hennessy
Registrar - Joe Kirk
PRO - Bernard Cashman
Cultural Officer - Julie Treacy
Coaching Officer - Brendan Ring
East Cork Hurling Board Delegate - Michael Walsh
Cork Hurling Board Delegate - Liam O Laochdha
Cork Football Board Delegate - Billy Carroll
Players Representative - Jonathan Ormond
The six other nominees to the Executive are as follows:
Eochaill Óg Chair - Eoin Coleman
Camogie Chair - Alan Hennessy
LGFA Chair - TBA
Non-Exec member - Claire Kennedy
Non-Exec member - Assumpta Parker
We wish all of our players, teams, coaches, managers and supporters the very best for 2025!
Well done Julie and Liam!
We are delighted to announce that Youghal GAA club was awarded the silver award at the recent Joe McDonagh Foundation Ceremony in Croke Park on Friday the 29th of November 2024.
The Joe McDonagh award is a support scheme of the GAA and Glór na Gael aimed at GAA clubs active in the promotion of the Irish language.
Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt go bhfuil bonn airgid de chuid Fhondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonnacha bronnta orainn i mbliana ar son CLG Eochaill. Is scéim tacaíochta de Chumann Lúthchleas Gael agus Ghlór na Gael é seo agus tá ard moladh tuillte ag an gCoiste Gaeilge sa chlub chun é seo a bhaint amach i mbliana.
This is the second stage of our accreditation journey having achieved the bronze award last year. Representing the club on the night were Liam Ó Laochdha and Julie Uí Bhuachalla . A big thank you to everyone who has supported and contributed to making the Irish language prosper in our club.
Is léir go bhfuil an Ghaeilge ag dul ó neart go neart inár gclub!
Cumann Gaeilge CLG na hEochaille
Well done Autumn and Saorla
What a fantastic way to finish off the Ladies Football season with the superb news that Autumn Devereaux and Saorla Ní Laoire have been selected for the Cork Minor Ladies Football team for 2025. We as a Club could not be more proud of them on their fantastic achievement! We wish Autumn, Saorla and their team mates and the Cork Minor Management every success for the coming season!!!
More Ladies Football News
Well done to Pobalscoil Na Trionoide senior ladies' football team on their massive win recently in the South Plate Final. The girls defeated Coachford College on a score line of 3-5 to 2-7. Conditions were extremely difficult, but the girls kept going until the very end. The girls now advance to the Munster Semi Final in a few weeks. Maith sibh cailíní!!!
Torthaí CLG 02.12.24
Uimhreacha - 2, 18, 30, 32 - Gan Buaiteoir - Pota Óir €6,250
4 x €40 airgead - Rita Ryall, Symon Celusta, Teresa Walsh, Barry Clohessy
1 x €40 dearbhán do siopa Flavins - Buaiteoir - Pomphretts
Duais don díoltóir - Mary Teresa Bulman
Pota óir don tseachtain seo chughainn na €6,500
Go raibh maith agaibh don tacaíocht!
Club Lotto Draw Results 02.12.24
Lotto No's - 2, 18, 30, 32 - No Winner - Jackpot €6,250
4 x €40 Winners - Rita Ryall, Symon Celusta, Teresa Walsh, Barry Clohessy
1 x €40 Voucher For Flavins Shop - Winner - Pomphretts
Seller's Prize - Mary Teresa Bulman
Next Week's Jackpot is €6,500
Thanks for your continued support!
Darts update
The Tom Deady Memorial Doubles Darts draw tournament is in the GAA Club this coming Friday 13th December!
Always a great event.
Youghal U21's through to B Championship Hurling Final
Team Sponsor:
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Eochaill 1-20 Kanturk/Dromtarriffe 0-13
Eochaill returned to Pairc Ui Chaoimh 4G for the County Semi-Final on Sunday and after a tough game progressed to the County Final.
Kanturk opened the scoring and led 2 points to 0 before Jayden Casey got Youghal off the mark with a good point. Further points from Devon and Conor Galvin had the teams level after nearly 15 mins. Kanturk-Dromtarriffe were dealt a blow in this time with the loss of their Captain and centre back Tommy Walsh to injury. Shortly afterwards, Youghal got the first goal of the game after Conor Savage tapped home following great work from Fionn Hill and James Murray. Youghal now led 1-4 to 0-4.
A brilliant double save from goalkeeper Oisín Walsh and full back Bobby Nicholson kept us ahead 1-9 to 0-8 at the break.
Youghal upped the pace at the start of the second half, and points from Devon (whose free taking was very good), James and Conor G had us 1-17 to 0-10 ahead with over 10 mins left. The team defended well, kept Kanturk at bay and we held out for the win.
Final Score: Eochaill 1-20 Kanturk-Dromtarriffe 0-13
Team:
Oisín Walsh (0-1f), Senan O'Brien, Bobby Nicholson, Marty Desmond, Enda Cronin, Cùlann Geary, Ronan O'Brien, Micheál Breathnach, Oisín Hill (Capt), Devon O Donoghue (0-10f), Jayden Casey (0-2), Fionn Hill (0-1), Conor Galvin (0-2), Conor Savage (1-0), James Murray (0-4).
Subs Used:
Jamie Lenane, Oisin Terry Foley, Chris Buckley, Brian Lynch, Liam Durkin.
Not used:
Luke Lenane, Gearoid Geary, Ralph Cashman, Noah Hegarty, Paddy Nicholson.
In the final Eochaill will play Ballinora or Ballygarvan who meet in the other semi-final. As both these teams are involved in other county competitions we aren't sure of the date for the final. As soon as we know we will let you know.
Eochaill Abù!
Our thanks again to Alan Hennessy for the match report.
As it stands there is still no confirmed date for the final. Keep an eye on our Facebook/Instagram pages for news as it happens.
Torthaí CLG 25.11.24
Uimhreacha - 4, 5, 22, 27 - Gan buaiteoir- Pota Óir €6,000
4 x €40 airgead - Anne Neville, Margo Harte, Rachel Aherne, Davina Murphy
€40 dearbhán do Farrells Bar - buaiteoir- Tracy Aherne
Duais don díoltóir - Team Bailey
Pota Óir don tseachtain seo chughainn na €6,250
Club Lotto Draw Results 25.11.24
Lotto No's - 4, 5, 22, 27 - No Winner - Jackpot €6,000
4 x €40 Cash - Anne Neville, Margo Harte, Rachel Aherne, Davina Murphy
€40 Voucher For Farrells Bar - Winner - Tracy Aherne
Seller's Prize - Team Bailey
Next Week's Jackpot is €6,250
Well done to all our winners!
You can play our club lotto online or via all the various outlets around town.
