Nuachtlitir Coiste Chontae Chorcaí: Vol. 3 No. 23, Nov. 8th 2011
Dates for your Diary
November 15th:
Strategic Plan Review
(Adult Clubs), P. Uí
Chaoimh, 7.30pm
November 17th:
Leagues Review/
Planning Meeting, P. Uí
Chaoimh, 7.15pm (H),
8pm (F)
November 22nd:
County Board Meeting,
8.30pm
November 24th: Cork
GAA Clubs’ Draw,
Ballincollig
Cork Website Hits New Heights!!
Cork GAA recently
reached a major
milestone, with our
website,
www.gaacork.ie
passing the TWO
MILLION hits target
set by the IT Committee
at the beginning of the
year, an increase of
500,000 on last year.
Thank you to all our
users!
Strategic Plan Review: Coiste na nOg A meeting to review the workings of Coiste na nOg was held on Tuesday,
November 8th at Rochestown Park Hotel, to which all clubs were invited.
Marc Sheehan, Coiste na nOg Chairman, addresses the meeting.
The well-attended meeting featured a presentation on the work of the
various regions throughout the year, discussion on areas of concern and
plans for the year ahead. A more detailed report on the meeting will be
published in due course on www.rebelog.ie.
North Region Secretary, Steven Lynch; Edmond Forrest, Coiste na nOg; Tracey Kennedy,
Grading Committee; Gerard Lane, County PRO. Pics: Jim Coughlan
Munster Club
Championship
Fixtures
With only the County
Junior A Football Final
still to be played, the
Munster Club
Championships are now
underway, with
Carrigtwohill and
Kanturk/Mitchelstown in
action on Sunday.
See http://url.ie/d5m0
for the list of fixtures
and results, or click the
link on the Cork GAA
website,
www.gaacork.ie.
Sciath na Scol
Finals
The Allianz Sciath na
Scol Football
Finals begin this week
in Páirc Uí Rinn, and will
run over the next three
weeks. The programme
features almost thirty
games, including a
number of night
matches under lights on
Wednesday, November
16th – an occasion not
to be missed!!
See http://url.ie/dghu
or visit the Cork GAA
website,
www.gaacork.ie for full
details.
RedFM Senior Hurling League Final The Final of the County’s biggest and most prestigious league, the
RedFM Senior Hurling League, was played on Saturday at Páirc Uí
Rinn. Following the completion of a programme of 120 games,
Midleton and Sars qualified for an all-East Cork Final. The Conroy Cup
was finally claimed by Sars, following a competitive and high-quality
encounter on Saturday.
Sars Captain, Gavin O’Loughlin, accepts the Conroy Cup from County Chairman, Jerry
O’Sullivan. Also included is Fiona Darcy, RedFM CEO. Pic: Denis O’Flynn
Leagues Roll of Honour For the second year in a row, the County Leagues programme has
been completed well within the calendar year.
Football Hurling Division 1: Carbery Rangers
Division 2: Kiskeam
Division 3: Clyda Rovers
Division 4: Glanmire
Tom Creedon Cup: Nemo Rngrs
Tadhg Crowley Cup: Ballincollig
RedFM SHL: Sarsfields
Division 1: Courcey Rovers
Division 2: Newcestown
Division 3: Meelin
Seán Ó Murchu Cup: Milford
Liam Breathnach Cup: Tracton
County PRO Gerard Lane presents the cup to Courcey Rovers’ captain, Seamus Hayes,
following their victory in the Division 1 Final on Saturday. Pic: Evening Echo
Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw Winners
The first two draws of
the 2011/2012 season
took place recently, and
congratulations to all
our winners!! The main
prizes were won as
follows:
September
Kia Sportage or
€25,000: Anne Buckley
(Carrigtwohill)
Kia Rio or
€12,000: John Kinsley
(Inter-Firm)
Kia Rio or
€12,000: Mylie Lyons
(Tracton)
October
€12,000: Tony Linehan
(Ballyphehane)
€4,000: Noel Cronin
(Na Piarsaigh)
Holiday or
€1500: Liam Herlihy
(Charleville)
See http://url.ie/dghv
for the full list of
winners. And it’s not
too late to join! For
more information,
see www.corkgaadraw.i
e, phone (021)
4291122 or talk to your
Club Co-ordinator.
Scor AGM
The AGM of Coiste Scór
Chorcaí takes place in
Pairc Uí Rinn on
Thursday, November 17
at 8pm.
September Sports Award for Niall McCarthy Congratulations to Niall McCarthy, recipient of the 96FM C103
Rochestown Park Hotel Sports Award for September. The award
recognises Niall's contribution to Carrigtwohill's County Senior Hurling
Championship success this year, and was presented at a function at the
Rochestown Park Hotel.
County PRO Gerard Lane, County Chairman Jerry O’Sullivan, Finbarr McCarthy, Niall
McCarthy, Kieran McGeary (96FM & C103), Shay Livingstone (Rochestown Park Hotel). Pic: Tony O’Connell
Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw Winners
Well done to all prize winners in the September and October rounds of
the Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw – see left hand column for more information.
The presentation of the main prizes too place recently at Páirc Uí Rinn –
see www.gaacork.ie for more photos from the presentation or visit our
Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCorkGAA.
John Buckley, Carrigtwohill GAA presents Kia Sportage to his mother, Ann, winner of top prize in the September Draw. Included are John Buckley (Snr), Leah and Shane Buckley, Jack Walsh, Draw CoOrdinator at Carrigtwohill GAA, Denis Walsh, Vice Chairman, John
Coleman, Colemans Car Sales and Seamus Coughlan, Draw Manager.
Club Development Planning
Thinking of developing
a Club Strategic Plan?
Assess where you are
now, where you want to
go and how to get
there. Follow a straight
forward 11 step
process. Contact :-
Diarmuid MacGabhann
Oifigeach Forbartha
(086) 8243356 or
developmentofficer.cork
@gaa.ie
Munster Draws
Cork will face Limerick
away in the first rounds
of both Minor Hurling
and Football in 2012,
while in U21 it’s
Tipperary in hurling and
either Clare or Limerick
in Football. Draws and
fixtures have also been
made for the McGrath
Cup (Senior Football)
and Waterford Crystal
Cup (Senior Hurling),
with Conor Counihan’s
men beginning their
campaign on January
15th, while Jimmy
Barry-Murphy’s first
game at the helm will
be on February 2nd. For
full details, see the
Inter-County section on
www.gaacork.ie
Carbery Win U14 Inter-Divisional Blitz On Monday October 31st, the Carbery U14 hurlers lined out for the
inter-divisional hurling blitz in CIT, playing in the B section which
contained six teams. The final of the B competition, between Carbery
and Imokilly B saw Carbery open up a half-time lead of 0-10 to 0-3,
after playing with a strong breeze. With the West Cork defence well in
control throughout, this lead was never threatened, with a final score-
line of 0-15 to 0-6 displaying a fine scoring return from a forty minute
game. Team captain, John O'Sullivan of Ahan Gales, finally lifted the
tournament trophy, which was a worthy reward for all concerned.
Avondhu won the A tournament, beating Seandun and Imokilly.
Carbery Representatives at the tournament
Briege Corkery Honoured Well done to Cork Ladies’ Footballer Briege Corkery (St. Val's Ladies
Football) who recently received the Cork International Airport Hotel
October Sports Award.
Briege Corkery, Kylie Basden (Cork International Airport Hotel), and Cork Footballer Juliette Murphy. at the awards (in association with Gerald McCarthy Gifts & Awards)
Photo: Billy MacGill
Next Issue The next issue of County Board News will be published on November 22nd.
Please forward this newsletter to all your contacts.
Handball: Killian Reaches for the Stars Cork's Killian Carroll is expected by many to follow in the footpath of
players in the calibre of Cavan's Paul Brady and Westmeath's Robbie
McCarthy and reach the pinnacle of the Irish game in the coming years.
The Mallow club man has already bagged international honours, which
includes two US Junior National victories at U15 and 17 levels and is
the current All-Ireland minor singles and doubles champion. Last
weekend at the Golden Gloves senior ranking event, Carroll sent out a
clear signal of intent to all his key challengers for the 19 and under
slot. At the Belfast venue, Carroll was playing at a very high level and
proved that he could compete and beat some of the top senior players
in the domestic game.
For handball fixtures and results, see http://www.gaahandball.ie/
Killian Carroll in action
Fixtures Programme Wednesday 9th November
@ Riverstown, J'A'H. League Semi Final Replay, Nemo Rangers v
Sarsfields, 7.30p.m. E.T.
Friday 11th November
@ Páirc Uí Rinn, JAFC Final Kanturk V Mitchelstown, 7.30pm (ET)
@ Cloughduv, JAF League S-Final Bandon V Kilmurray 8.00pm ET
Saturday 12th November
@ Mallow, U. 21'A' H.C. Semi-Final, Duhallow v Carrigaline, 3.30p.m.
Sunday 13th November
@ Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Munster Club SHC S-Final, Carrigtwohill v
Crusheen, 2pm
@ Foilmore, Munster Club JAFC S-Final, Dromid Pearses v
Kanturk/Mitchelstown, 2pm
Sunday 20th November
@ Páirc Uí Rinn, Under 21 A'H.C. Final, Midleton v Duhallow/
Carrigaline
Further fixtures will be posted on www.gaacork.ie when confirmed
Please note that all fixtures are subject to change - for full, up-
to-date, details of all fixtures and results, see www.gaacork.ie
Cork Camogie
Fundraiser
The Cork Camogie
Board plan to
commence the building
of dressing rooms at
their county camogiegro
unds in Castle Rd early
in 2012 and to help
raise funds for this
project the board plan
to hold a number of
fund raising events over
the coming year. The
first of these events is a
Bingo Session at St
Finbarr’s GAA Club on
Sunday November 20th
at 7.30pm. There is a
guaranteed jackpot of
€500 and a prize fund
of €2000, book will
cost €8 and €10 and
there will be spot prizes
and prizes for each size
of winners. Please
support this vital
fundraising event.
Cork GAA on Facebook
Cork GAA now has an
official Facebook page –
you’ll find us at
http://www.facebook.co
m/OfficialCorkGAA
Gerard Lane County PRO [email protected]