Castlelyons Notes (3rd Mar)
- Mar 03,2025
Castlelyons GAA Notes week ended 3.3.25.
Senior and Junior hurling leagues commence this weekend.
Our senior A hurlers are out in the first game of the Division three Red FM hurling league versus Mallow on Saturday 8th March at 2 pm at home in Castlelyons with Aidan Hyland, Kilworth on the whistle. Division three of this league with games out to the 29th of June is very competitive as the next game will be on Sunday 23rd March at 11.30am away to Bride Rovers. The other teams are Ballinhassig, Blackrock, Blarney, Courcey Rovers, Lisgoold, Newcestown, and Russell Rovers. Michael Spillane, Manager, with selectors Sean Leneghan and Ciarán McGann have a reasonable panel training with a few weeks although there are some injuries and lads away. They have the assistance of Eoin Dorgan with strength and conditioning with Pat O’Neill and Robbie O’Leary are on the logistics and hopefully have a coach later.
Our junior hurlers have moved up a grade to division 2 of the East Cork hurling league. They are out against Midleton on Sunday 9th March at 11.30am in Castlelyons. Chris Cotter has taken up as Manager with Daithi Whelan and Ian Barry selectors. We wish both teams the best of luck for the year ahead.
Castlelyons GAA Lotto Results – Monday 3.3.25 - Lotto Jackpot at €12,200
The last draw was held on Monday 3.3.25 and the numbers drawn were 1, 5 19 and 25. There was no Jackpot winner. The Lucky Dip Winners of €20 each were as follows: - LNAP Hegarty, Gerry Fitzgerald, Liam O’Mahony, Amy O’Brien, J Crowley, Padraig Geary, Pat & Jessica Collins and Susan Kent.
The Jackpot is again climbing to €12,200. The next Draw be held in the Community Centre on Monday 10th March 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.
Rebels Bounty Draw Reminder.
This Draw offers clubs in the county offers clubs and outstanding opportunity to raise big funds. In Castlelyons we have generated strong financial support through the sale of tickets which helps run the club and assist with development. We get 100% commission once we reach our minimum target. There is a total of €500,000 in prizes in 12 monthly draws with 360 chances to win with the first prize every month €20,000 and €100,000 first prize for December 2025. We are now a senior club and pushing again for success this year. You can help the Club by purchasing a ticket from any one of our committee members or Mick Spillane Club Treasurer. Thanks so much for your support in the past and hoping you can continue t do so and that we will have others join this great Draw.
Cork Defeat Kilkenny to remain on course for League and a big 2025.
Diarmuid Healy from neighbouring Lisgoold had a dream first start for the Cork hurlers in front of almost 23,000 on Saturday evening. The former U20 star exuded class scoring 1-5 from play as Cork defeated Kilkenny to put themselves in with a right chance of qualifying for the league final and a good pay day. The pitch was immaculate, and it was a perfect evening for hurling as we started with both silence and applause in tribute to former Cork and Sarsfields hurler Ray Ryan, who died suddenly on Tuesday. His brother Pat, the Cork Manager, took the sideline wearing a black armband in Ray’s honour. We were treated to a great game with both sides giving it everything. On a team of Rebel heroes great to see our own man Niall O’Leary making a mighty contribution and, Pat Horgan, that Glen boy who banged in 2-9 against Castlelyons last year ending up on 0-10. Roll on the championship.
Facilities Development Programme.
The Steering Committee are continuing to work on the facilities. The good news here is that the group have now prepared proposals for the construction of toilets at the back of the Stand. Club Secretary Con Lawlor sketched out a design and presented to the steering group which was accepted. This proposal will be brought to the next club meeting for agreement, but planning and other details means it will still take some time.
Don’t forget to pay you membership and join the Club.
Club membership is overdue at this stage, and we welcome new members as well please. We are using the ‘Foireann.ie’ website again this year. Foireann allows you to register as a member of Castlelyons GAA club online and to choose the membership fee you wish to pay. Fees are as follows: Adult nonplayer €50, Adult Player €100, Adult OAP/Social Member €20, Student Player €80. You can still pay the old-fashioned way as well. Just contact one of the club officers or club registrar Marie Barry. Being a member of the club entitles you to being in the draw for All Ireland tickets, text messages, etc. This year things are looking great for Cork. They were a bit unlucky in 2024 in the final and are showing massive early promise for 2025 already so you could be heading for Croke Park and being a member of our Club could help put a ticket in the pocket.
Leah Hallahan on Cork Ladies Football Team.
Congratulations to Leah Hallihan, Castlelyons who was part of the Cork Ladies Football Squad for last Saturday’s game versus Roscommon in the Páirc. She came on and scored a point. Leah plays with Bride Rovers who had Sarah Murphy in goals and, of course, Katie Quirke, an outstanding performer at corner forward.
Castlelyons Juvenile Club Fundraiser.
Our Juvenile Club are holding their annual sports predictor again for 2025. First Prize €400, second €250 and third €150. There are 16 Questions. Your chance to predict the winners of provincial championships, All Ireland, county championships camogie and lady’s football. You score ten points for picking the correct winner and five points for the losing finalist. You can play Online and Revolut €10 and, of course, cards are available from the club officers. Thanks to sponsors Declan Martin Carpentry Services, Gearóid Crowley Electrical, Fitzgeralds Butchers, The Buachaills, Metrology Systems & Services and ProStrategy. Your support appreciated.
New Super Cup Final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday evening 8th of July.
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is to host the inaugural Cork Super Cup on July 8th, 2025, when current Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic FC travel to take on Cork City FC. The Cork Super Cup is a joint initiative between Cork GAA and sports marketing agency Druid Sport to bring another record-breaking mid-summer event to the stadium.
The match will only be the third ever soccer match to be staged at the historic grounds, and the first competitive men’s game. The winners will lift a specially commissioned Cork Super Cup trophy, designed by former Cork GAA legend Ger McCarthy.
The fixture is expected to bring a significant boost to the local economy and hospitality trade, with an anticipated sellout crowd. The organisers of the Cork Super Cup 2025 will be engaging with local businesses to create a unique atmosphere for visitors to the city. It’s estimated that the economic return from the fixture could be in the region of €6 million.
Season ticket holders with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Celtic FC and Cork City FC will be able to purchase tickets from Wednesday, March 5th by following instructions that will be sent by email. Tickets will go on general sale, including a limited number of family tickets, via www.corksupercup.com/tickets and Ticketmaster from 0900 on Friday morning, March 7th so get your tickets early.
Condolences.
All in Castlelyons GAA offer our sincere sympathies to the Ryan family on the sad passing of Ray, formerly of Sarsfields, Glanmire and Cork Senior Hurlers. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a ainm uasal.
Fixtures.
Saturday 8th March Red FM Division 3 Hurling League; Castlelyons v Mallow at 2pm; Venue Castlelyons
Sunday 9th March East Cork Junior Hurling League Division 2 Castlelyons v Midleton at 11.30am; Venue Castlelyons.
Rebel Óg Under 14 Division Two Football League; Castlelyons v Cobh on Sunday 9th March 2pm. Venue Castlelyons
Rebel Óg Under 18 Division Two Football League; St Vincents v Castlelyons on Sunday 9th March at 2pm. Venue St Vincents.
Club Sponsor: East Cork Oil.
