Midleton Notes (10th Apr)

• Apr 10,2025

Vice President Fr Colie O Donovan RIP

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of our esteemed Vice President Fr Coile O Donovan. He was an accomplished hurler in his day having played at the highest level with his school, club and county and was a great supporter of our Club and a regular visitor at our Monday Club.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/very-reverend-canon-colman-colie-odonovan-pe-cork-midleton-590799

Click on the following link from the Cork Beo newspaper acknowledging Fr Colie; https://tinyurl.com/mphs53dx

 

Allianz All Ireland League Champions 2025
Congratulations to Bríon, Tommy, Conor and all of the Cork Hurling Team and Management who were crowned League champions on Sunday in Pairc Uí Chaoimh where they defeated Tipperary in the divison 1A final on a scoreline of 3-24 to 0-23. This was Corks first title in 27 years and was a long time coming. This will be great preparation for their opening game of the Championship when they travel to Ennis on Sunday April 20th to play Clare.  

Best of luck to Cian Lawton and Senan Carroll and the Cork Minor Hurlers who play Clare in Tulla this Saturday at 2pm for their 2nd round robin game. 

 

Friends of the Magpies

Massive thanks to Tom Kelly and all at Market Green who are our current Featured Friend of the Magpies. Please show your support to Market Green and all our Friends by shopping local.

 

Fixtures (please check before as matches are subject to change)

Sat April12th; Junior A Football v Fr O'Neills in Aghavine at 6pm

 

Junior Hurling Leagues

Junior Hurling League Division 1

Midleton 1-18 Sarsfields 1-15

A high quality game between these 2 rivals took place on Park South 3G on Tuesday evening last saw us come away with the points, making it 3 wins from 4 so far. First half was score for score and we went in at the break level. A fine goal midway through the second half was enough to see us home.

Team: Bryan Rossiter, Cormac O'Brien, Aaron Coughlan, Thomas Dunlea, Ryan McConville, Billy O'Shea, Alan Power, Evan McCarthy, Alex Moloney (0-2), Cathal Beausang (0-2), Evan McGrath (1-2), Tiarnan Roche (0-1), Cian Crowley (0-1, Dara Scanlon (0-1), Padraig O'Brien (0-8, 6f)

Subs Used: Jack Fitzgerald, Adam Fay, Leo Hennessy, Gavin Bagnall, Daragh Egan, Daniel Garde (0-1f), Darragh Codd

Junior Hurling League Division 2

Midleton 1-15 Fr O'Neills 1-14

We went down to Aghavine on Wednesday last to take on O'Neill's second team and came away with a brilliant win. We played with the elements in the first half and led by 1-8 to 0-3 at the break. O'Neill's came back into it in the second half but a great effort from our boys got us over the line for our first points in this division.

Team: Zach Smith, Adam O'Connor, Aaron Coughlan, Odhran Dennigan, Alan Power (0-1 65), Ryan McConville, Darragh Codd, Daragh Egan (0-1), Eoghan Fraser, Cathal Beausang.

 

Midleton GAA Fundraiser Disco
Midleton GAA Club are holding an “Over 30’s Disco” on Saturday May 10th. See details below. Please click on the link to purchase your ticket. Don’t leave it too late !!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1312204301389?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Date for your Diary

This years annual Juvenile Golf Classic will take place on the 11th and 12th of June at East Cork Golf Club. 

 

Juvenile

Fe18 P1 Hurling League v Ballincollig

Date: 02.04.25

Venue: Clonmult

Result: Midleton 5-11 Ballincollig 0-17Scorers: Josh Hogan (1-04), Senan Carroll (2-01), Darragh Mullins (1-00), Shane O'Mahony (1-00, pen) Daniel Donovan (0-02), Nicky Coughlan (0-02), Scott Dunlea, Peter Barrett (0-01 each).Panel: Conor Finn, Eoin Ahern, Lochlann Stewart, Rian O'Driscoll, Max Murphy, Matthew McSweeney, Tiago Fleming, Darragh Cronin, Nicky Coughlan, Josh Hogan, Senan Carroll, Josh Foley, Scott Dunlea, Shane O'Mahony, Daniel Donovan, Darragh Mullins, Noah Cahill, Eoin Hurley, Joey Moran.

 

Fe18 C3 Hurling League v Douglas

Date:    05.04.25

Venue: Clonmult 

Result: Midleton 2-15 Douglas 2-11

Scorers: Scott Dunlea (0-08, 0-6 frees), Darragh Mullins (0-04), Daniel Donovan, Bradley O'Brien (1-00 each), Patrick O'Dowd, Ruairi O'Riordan, Harry Waterman (0-01 each).

Panel: Michael Murphy Allegrini, Cuan Twomey, Tiago Fleming, Fionn Bohan, Noah Cahill, Rian O'Driscoll, Harry Waterman, Scott Dunlea, Ruairi O'Riordan, Joey Moran, Daniel Donovan, Patrick O'Dowd, Jamie Donovan, Bradley O'Brien, Darragh Mullins, Ciaran Kelly, Braden Dunlea, Ryan Fitzsimmons.  

 

Fe 16
The panel had only one game this week, and the best way to describe the game against Sarsfields is to use the phrase “a game two halves”.
The lads assisted by the breeze were leading at half time, however on the resumption the conditions were an influence, and they lost out on a scoreline of 3.11 to 4.13
Panel: Aaron Murphy, Aidan O’Regan, Ben Fitzgerald, Breaninn O’Dalaigh, Charlie Cahill,Daniel Moloney, Daniel O’Connell, Daire Crowley, Dylan McInerney, Ethan Foley, Hugh Barry, Kevin Lester, Kian Crowley, Jack Sweeney, Liam Cronin, Manus Stewart, Patrick Spellman, Robin O’Brien, Rory Nolan, Tomas O’Shea
Also present but unable to play due to injuries, Cian Hogan, Donncha Butler, Josh Quill and we wish them all a quick return to action.
Upcoming Fixtures:
P1 Football vs Glanmire – Monday 14/04 at 19.00 - Park South 3G
Div 4 Hurling vs St. Finbarrs – Wednesday 23/04 at 19.00 – Togher
P1 Football vs Mallow – Monday 28/04 at 19.30 – Mallow

 

U15

On Thursday last we hosted St Finbarr’s in Park South for our 1 st league game of the campaign. This was our first competitive game since our Premier 1 county win last year so it was great to get back at. We have played some high-quality challenge matches up and down the country so we were well prepared for the start of the league.We played against the wind in the first half but led at the break by 5 points. We continued to knock over the points in the second half and also added 2 nice goals. We ran out 2:19 to 1:5 victors on the night.This year’s u15 premier league is a mix of P1 and P2 teams from last which is a good idea so teams can see what level they are at. On Sunday night we have an away fixture against what is usually a strong Ballincollig outfit.

 

On Saturday afternoon our 2nd team travelled to Nemo to play the hosts in the u16 div 5 league. This team is playing as Midleton 3rd u16 outfit but is made up entirely of our u15s. This competition was chosen as it gives the lads a good number of games at good level. We didn’t have a great start to this game even playing with a very helpful wind as we went a few scores down early on. In fairness to the lads, they came more into the match as it wore on and were unlucky not to score a couple of goals while Nemo were nailing every chance they got. The performance was much improved from the Youghal match even though we were on the wrong side of a 5-7 to 1-7 score line. The team is out again on Saturday against Blackrock.

 

U14
Fé14 P1 Hurling League vs Glen Rovers
Date: 04-Apr-2025 Venue: Glen Field
Result: Glen Rovers 6-14 Midleton 6-11
Scorers: Caoilfhionn O'Connell 5-01, Zac Walsh 1-02 (2f), Michael McManus 0-02, Jack McSweeney 0-02, Harry Cronin 0-01, Ewan Quirke Lee 0-01, Daniel Geraghty 0-01, Mason Richards 0-01 (65)
Panel: Charlie Kenneally, Devan Dennehy, Sean Barry, Harry Lutz, Jack Twohig (Capt), Jack McSweeney, Andrew McSweeney, Mason Richards, Tadhg Cronin, Michael McManus, Harry Cronin, Ewan Quirke Lee, Daniel Geraghty, Caoilfhionn O'Connell, Zac Walsh, Daniel Crean, Kyle Kenneally, Tony Keohane.

 

U14
Fé14 Div 4 Hurling League vs Douglas
Date: 05-Apr-2025  Venue: Park South
Result: Midleton 4-06 Douglas 2-06
Scorers: Callan McCarthy 2-01, Emmet Bowen 1-01 (1f), Harry Lutz 1-0, Kyle Kenneally 0-02, Conor Flynn 0-01, Tadgh Cronin 0-01
Panel: Charlie Kenneally, Liam Murphy, Rory McEnery, Aaron Fahy, Jamie Cronin, Daniel Crean, Tony Keohane,   Chris Nugent, Kyle Kenneally, Aiden Harrington, Conor Flynn, Emmet Bowen, Dara Keeshan, Eoin McSweeney, Callan McCarthy, Tadhg Cronin, Jack Twohig, Harry Lutz, Devan Dennehy, Zac Walsh, Daniel Geraghty.

 

Fé12 G6 Hurling League v Carrigtwohill

Date: 01.04.25 Venue: Carrigtwohill

Result: Carrigtwohill 3-06 Midleton 1-04

Scorers: Tiernan Carroll 0-02( 1 free), Josh Sheehan (1-00), Jack Ryan, OIlan Connolly (0-01 each). 

Panel: Tiernan Carroll, Karl Fitzgerald, Charlie Riordan, Sean Fitzgerald, Dylan Cashman, Dylan Daly, Kian Davis, Conall Cody, Luca Oosthuizen, Jack Ryan, Finn Harrington, Cian Ryan Sheehan, Tadhg Lane, Cillian Gorman, Brian Murphy, Shay O'Sullivan, Harry Corcoran, Charlie Buckley, Daithi Thomas, Olan Connolly, John Murphy, Lochlann Thomas, Charlie Cashman, Josh Sheehan. 

Midleton U12 Captain Dylan 

 

Fé6

The U6 magpies took to the pitch at Clonmult Memorial Park for their second outing last Saturday morning with much excitement. To our luck we had the sun shining and we hope for many more Saturday mornings with good weather. They’re loving every session and enjoying every moment. New members are always welcome throughout the year. We will be based at Clonmult Memorial Park at Midleton GAA Club every Saturday morning from 10am until 11am.

Congratulations to Conor, Tommy, Brion and the Cork senior hurling team on their recent National Hurling League success. Any new members interested in joining our young magpies please contact Shane 0861038029

 

Ladies Football

U13

Our U13 girls continued their league campaign with a victory over Erins Own on Sunday in Caherlag. Another fantastic performance by all the girls. Captain for the day was Niamh who was excellent as always in goal.

 

Junior Ladies League

Our Junior ladies had an extremely long journey to Skibbereen on Tuesday evening for their first league game of their campaign. This was the first time that this group of girls played together and they played some great football. Unfortunately, the result did not go our way but the girls could not be faulted for the effort on the pitch. Captain on the night was Caoimhe Cronin.  Many thanks to all the Parents and Players for making the effort to travel mid week. 

 

Well done to our U14 player Ciara who was part of the Cork U14 team who topped the table yesterday and are now into the final on Thursday against Limerick.

 

Easter Skills Camp

Orlagh Farmer is running a football skills camp for girls over the Easter break. See poster below for details. Please click on the following link for booking:

https://forms.gle/fqqxcybC2JXXw38S8

 

Camogie

Under 10’s: 

Our U10s got there 2025 Go Games underway on Sunday morning with a blitz versus Carrigtwohll in Park South. Brilliant display all round. Well done girls 

Under 11’s:

Our  U11s played their second camogie blitz of the season at Castle Road last Sunday morning taking on Blackrock and Sars. The girls put in fantastic performances, showcasing great teamwork, impressive skills, and most importantly, having lots of fun throughout the morning. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day for all involved—well done to the girls for their effort and enthusiasm.

           

Under 12’s:

Captained by Lucy on Sunday morning our u12’s had a great win over strong opposition Bride Rovers. There were some nerves and a few slow starts but the girls hit their rhythm and grew into the game. It was our first full game on the bigger pitch with an independent referee and it was a great learning experience for us all. We were all delighted with the efforts all of the girls gave when they were on the pitch. Thanks also, to the 2 U11s that helped us out.

                             

U14

The u14 ladies performed very well in a loss to Watergrasshill U15 C league match on Saturday evening, April 4th. They were winning when the halftime whistle blew, but just lost out narrowly in the end. They showed great improvements on their previous 2 matches and working together throughout the whole match. Well done, ladies!! 

Under 15’s:

Well done to our U15’s on a great challenge match against Dungourney on Tuesday evening at home in Clonmult. Best of Luck to all the Team next weekend in the Féile competition.

Under 16’s:

Our U16’s got their League campaign underway on Saturday last away to The Barrs. In a fierce battle the Barrs unfortunately came out on top. Well done to Kerrie, Captain on the day. 

                 

Healthy Club

"Hunger dosn't wear Cub Colours" supporting Penny Dinners this Easter. This Non-Perishable Food collection will take place this Friday 11th to Sunday 13th. Plese bring  your donation to training where your manager will collect it on behlaf of Penny Dinners. Donaations will also be accepted in the Gaa Club on Saturday from 12-1pm.

 

Lotto

There was No winner of our Lotto jackpot or match 3 winner. Well done to our lucky dip winners:

Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club. Remember you can play anytime :
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).
Thanks to everyone that supports our lotto

Bingo

 

Age Action Ireland

Age Action is currently recruiting volunteers for our Getting Started Digital skills programme in Midleton Co Cork. As part of this programme, volunteer tutors are matched with an older person for 5 weeks and will teach them how to get online and use their device. Anyone interested can email us on volunteering@ageaction.ie or call 0818 911 109 to find out more and to apply. 

 

Condolances

Midleton GAA One Club would like to offer our sincere condolances to Sylvie O Mahony and all the extended Family on the passing of his brother Declan O Mahony. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.