A strong start laid the foundations for a fine 3-20 to 0-11 win for our intermediate hurlers in Sunday's  Division 5 home league fixture against Ballygarvan. Brian Lawton netted an early goal and before the break Billy McGann and captain Mike Kelly had added further green flags to leave Castlemartyr leading by 3-7 to 0-6 at the change of ends, having played against the wind.

The Reds played some excellent hurling, working the ball well  with some combined teamwork and the issue was never in doubt after the break with Mike Kelly, Barry Lawton and Eoghan Martin amongst those to add further points.  Defenders Darragh Leahy and Conor Whyte were amongst those to stand out with excellent individual displays whilst in attack Barry Lawton and Billy McGann were also in top form.

Overall an encouraging display as the team defended well and created lots of goal chances.

Team - 

Brian Smiddy, Cathal Martin, James Lawton, Darragh Leahy, Jamie Stack, Conor Whtye, Darragh Joyce, Ciaran Sice, Barra O Tuama, Brian Lawtion, Mike Kelly, Eoghan Martin, Mike O'Dwyer, Barry Lawton, Billy McGann,

Subs - Joe Stack, Cian Murphy, Odhrann Cantwell, Andrew Kelly.

Our next outing is an away game against Aghabullogue on Sunday week April 6th - 11.30am in Coachford. The Mid Cork team are the only side to have maximum points after the second round of fixtures, having beaten Erin's Own 4-18 to 2-12 two weeks ago and then following up with a 0-17 to 1-12 win in Dungourney yesterday.  Ballyhea and Milford are keeping us company on three points.

Another interesting test awaits as both sides look to preserve their unbeaten record.

No joy unfortunately for our junior team as they suffered a 2-14 to 0-15 reversal later on Sunday in their Amarenco JHL1 home outing against Sarsfield's..  Playing with the wind in the first half, our visitors were seven points to the good at the break ... 2-9 to 0-8, although there were signs of encouragement as the half aged.

 Despite a gradual improvement after the resumption, the reds could not turn the game around.

Next up is a visit from Carrigtwohill on Sunday week in round 3 of the league.

Team

Jamie Stack, Adam McAuliffe, Tom Fleming, Richard Burke, Cormac Lynch, Daire Coughlan, Warren Broderick, Cian Murphy, Eoghan Martin, Sean Morgan, Andrew Kelly, Colm Beausnag, Declan Kelly, Darragh Cashman, Jack Smiddy.

Subs - Oran Murphy, Sean Duggan, Zack McAuliffe.

Football action
It's football action this weekend as Castlemartyr host Lisgoold in their next JFL1 match .  Throw in on Sunday is at 12 noon.Lisgoold have won their games so far against Erin's Own and Midleton.

There is a great buzz in Cork hurling circles at the moment with fans looking forward to the Allianz League Final on Sunday week at Supervalu Pairc Ui Chaoimh 4pm.  Tickets are currently on sale on ticketmaster.ie and will not be distributed through clubs for the Final. Best of luck Ciaran and the Rebels!

Thanks to all who subscribed to our membership packages for 2025 and also those who purchased Rebel Bounty tickets.  Your support is greatly appreciated by the club as we strive to continue on our facilities development pathway, with a new kitchen/meeting room and gymnasium next on the bucket list.

 Great work has been done over the past few months by the pitch committee, who continue to ensure your playing surfaces are in the best possible shape..  It is a hidden job with lots of time spent at various hours, including very early in the morning in the case of last Sunday morning.  Well done guys on your dedication to the cause.

Finally a dip into the local Community Diary with events of note  over the next few weeks.

 - Scoil Iosaf NS presents a Quiz Night on Thursday April 10th at 7.30pm in the School Hall.  Tickets now available - table of 4 - €40.  

 - Castlemartyr Community Council are holding an Easter Scavenger Hunt at 12 noon on Easter Sunday April 13th - check out Eventbrite for tickets.

- Ballintotis 4 MIle Road - Wednesday April 16th -= 7.45pm. Entries coming in at pace ! -  Enter via this link https://eventmaster.ie/event/ZdbKsMWcZY