Castlelyons Notes (13th Jan)
- Jan 13,2025
Castlelyons GAA Notes week ended 13.1.25.
Congratulations to Watergrasshill.
The buzz around Croke Park and across the road in the Hotel for the club finals was electric on Sunday last. It was like last January 2024 when St Catherines and Castlelyons were playing in the same finals. The trip to Croke Park for any club in a final is more than a day out as the club and community have really hit the big time. Families from the clubs can travel without any wrangling for tickets like the big games. Then again, these games are the biggest to the community as together they shout on their own club heroes. Write it down there was some crowd from East Cork there last Sunday.
Commiserations to Russell Rovers after Sunday’s junior final. They suffered a four-point defeat to St Lachtain’s of Kilkenny which was so disappointing for them as they fell to a Kilkenny five years ago in the final too. They battled all the way and were just three points behind with over a minute to go but it was not to be. However, they can be proud of their great effort.
There was a serious build up to the to the second most important club competition in hurling, the All-Ireland Intermediate club final. Russell Rovers supporters stayed on and Watergrasshill supporters were getting into voice. The ’Hill went very well in the first half and were four up at half time. However, Tynagh Abbey Duniry really hurled in the second half, and particularly Shane Maloney. Maloney came on in an All-Ireland minor final at 16 years of age and scored four points in a win over Tipperary and now a wily character began to make the scoreboard tick. The Galway side were one point in front at the 60-minute mark and in the five minutes added time there was some excitement as scores were exchanged and looked to be heading for extra time. Suddenly the sliotar fell favourably for captain Seán Desmond. He found himself one-on-one with the goalie and banged in a cracker of a winner. So, it was the top for the ‘Hill, with their team and supporters immortalised in Croke Park Captain Sean Desmond strode up the Hogan Stand to hoist the coveted silverware in the air and gave a great speech. Fair play a massive team display and great supporters. Comhghairdeachas go léir.
Castlelyons GAA Lotto Results – Monday 13.1.25 - Lotto Jackpot at €20,000
The last draw was held on Monday 13.1.25 and the numbers drawn were 4, 11, 18 and 22. There was no Jackpot winner. The Lucky Dip Winners of €20 each were as follows: - Ita Meade, Molly O’Sullivan, Orla O’Sullivan, Pat Murphy, Pat Crowley, Lorna McNulty, LNAP Hegarty, Malachy Cullen.
The Jackpot is again at a monster €20,000. The next Draw be held in the Community Centre on Monday 20th January at 8.15pm. Thank you all for your support and don’t forget you can play our Lotto Online or purchase from the usual outlets.
Gym Improvements.
Jamie O’Leary gave a detailed account of our Club Gym which is going very well at the Monthly meeting. Great to see that there is extra equipment purchased, and some new improvements being carried out, and it is used by all the Groups now.
GAA Helmets.
All players, coaches and parents are reminded that as per Riail 4.2 (ii) of Part II of the GAA Official Guide, it is mandatory, and the individual player’s responsibility, that in all hurling training sessions and matches a helmet with a facial guard that meets the standard set out in IS:355 is worn. Such helmets shall not be modified from their original manufactured state in any circumstances. Once the helmet or facial guard is modified in any way, players are at an increased risk of injury and are not covered under the terms of the GAA Player Injury Benefit Fund.
Annual Coaching Conference on Friday 17.1.25 in Super Valu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Annual Coaching Conference for Adult Club Coaches is now on Friday 17th January in Super Valu Páirc Uí Chaoimh from 7pm to 9pm and the cost is €20 per person This conference goes down well because it is is packed with practical strategies and innovative approaches to elevate your coaching game. So, whether you are a seasoned coach or a beginner it is an ideal opportunity to pick up valuable insights from some of the best minds in sport.
The Featured Speakers are: - Brendan Coleman, Cork Senior Hurling Selector & All-Ireland Winning Player: Topic: Countdown to Throw-In – Optimising Your Week for Peak Performance. John Cleary, Cork Senior Football Manager & All-Ireland Winning Player, Topic: The Impact of the New Rules on Gaelic Football Preparation. Jennifer Hayes, Performance Psychologist with Glen Rovers Senior Hurling Team; Topic: Performing Under Championship Pressure. Jonny Holland Head Coach of Cork Constitution Rugby Club & Elite Performance Director at CBC Cork; Topic: The Performance Week – Preparing an Elite Rugby Union Team. Dr. Wesley O’Brien Cork Senior Camogie All-Ireland Winning Coach; Topic: All-Ireland Winning Preparation Strategies.
Harty Cup Quarter Finals – Victory for one Cork College.
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG 0-18 Cashel CS 0-10.
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG, Cork, made their way into their first TUS Dr Harty Cup semi-final in 29 years with a fully deserved eight-point victory over Cashel Community School at the UL North Campus all-weather pitch on Monday. St Flannan’s Ennis await in a much-anticipated semi-final.
St Flannan’s College, Ennis 2-16 Midleton CBS 1-18.
Nothing but credit for St Flannan’s. There were five points behind with 10 minutes of regulation time remaining and the elements in their face. However, they somehow found a way to dig out an exciting win over Midleton and reach their first Harty Cup semi-final since 2000.
De La Salle College, Waterford 2-24 Cork CBC 2-15.
A stylish nine-point win over CBC, Cork secured De La Salle secured their return to the Harty Cup semi-finals. The Déise standard-bearers had 11 different scorers across the hour and could afford strike 17 wides and hit the post three times.
In the Quarter final not involving Cork teams Thurles CBS defeated Ardscoil Rís comprehensively 2-25 to 0-23.
Votes of Sympathy.
The Club wish to extend sincere condolences to the families of the late Danny Relihan, Castletownroche and Mary O’Connell, Ballynoe. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a nainmeacha go léir
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