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Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise
Vol 9 Issue 02
Last Week's Numbers: 7, 8, 9, 21 (Draw Sun 06th Jan) No Jackpot Winner
Next week’s lotto at: The Brinny Inn
Jackpot €5,300
Canon Michael O’Brien Cup
€20 Winners:
1. Kay Murphy, c/o Downs Centra.
2. Cat, Shell & Chris Hayes, c/o Downs Centra.
3. Sharon McCarthy, c/o O Sullivan Centra.
4. John & Tricia, c/o Twohig’s.
5. Roisin Burke, Ratharoon.
6. Helen Harte, Ballinascarthy.
7. Tim, Bill & Ellen Casey, Innishannon.
8. Tim Mc Carthy, Clondrohid.
9. Anne Lehane, Dunmanway.
10. Bernard Bugler, Kilnagnady.
Lotto Results
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Canon O’Brien Cup, Cork v UCC On Sunday January 06th last, Cork played UCC in the
Annual Canon O’Brien Senior Hurling Cup, which
honours Valley Rovers man Archdeacon Michael O’
Brien and his contribution to the GAA.
‘The Canon’, as he was affectionately known, was an
iconic figure in the great halls of UCC and equally
successful with various Cork teams and clubs
throughout the county and it is only right and fitting
that his memory lives on with this annual event
featuring Cork and the Western Road college.
The O’Brien family donated the trophy back in 2013,
with the wish that it would be played for every year
between the two teams that were so very close to his
heart. The cup is a replica of the Fitzgibbon Cup and is
on display in the trophy cabinet in the Mardyke Arena.
Michael’s brother Dermot O’Brien is pictured above
presenting the cup to cork Captain Christopher Joyce,
following their victory on this most recent occasion.
The ‘Canon’ coached Valley Rovers Hurlers to the
County Final of 1966 (seen in the photo on the right,
talking to the Rovers players prior to 1966 County Final
against Carrigtwohill) as well as St Finbarr's Farranferris
Harty Cup sides to win four titles in a row, along with
two Al-Ireland wins in the 70s, and many of those
players were to make an impression with Cork and UCC
in later years.
The Canon was linked to many of the Cork minor
winning teams of the 70s also, but he left his biggest
mark when he was part of the management of the
victorious Senior All Ireland teams of 1984 and 1990.
During this period Canon O’Brien, along with Dan
Beechinor and Willie J Smyth, led the famous UCC
Fitzgibbon sides to eight titles in a row (1981-1988).
Amongst the students of that era were some of the
great UCC players including Nicky English, Paul
O’Connor, Tomas Fitzgibbon, Ian Conroy, Ger Cotter and
Cathal Casey. In all he won ten Fitzgibbon Cups in
eleven years.
Last Sunday’s game had another Valley Rovers
connection as Chris O’Leary started in the no. 5 shirt
for UCC. Cork were victorious on the day with a
narrow one point win on a scoreline of 1-24 to 1-23,
but well done to Chris who scored 5 points from wing
back, one from play, & had a great game overall.
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A memorial mass will be held this Saturday, January
12th at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Innishannon for
the late Seán Gilligan (The Village Butcher, Innishannon)
who died last November.
Members of Sean’s family from Co. Laois will travel to
Innishannon for the mass. Following the mass food will
be served in Johnny Crowley’s and a presentation to the
Irish Cancer Society will take place at 9pm.
Seán was a very prominent member in our community
before his untimely death and we ask that the mass and
presentation will be well attended.
Valley Rovers remembers the late
Paul Farrell
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the
untimely passing of our colleague & great friend Paul
Farrell, last month. Paul was a prominent feature on
many a management team over the past few years &
has the unbelievable achievement of being a mentor
with teams that won 12 titles for Valley Rovers over
the last 8 years. Paul’s Roll of honour includes;
2010 Minor non exam League
2011 Minor premier 2 county
2013 U21 SE A title and County title - first time in the
clubs history
2014 U21 SE title
2015 U21 A & B SE titles and County A title
2016 U21 A SE title and winners of the Senior Tom
Creedon Cup which was the first Senior football
trophy to come to the club
2016 Junior A SE League title
2017 Junior A SE Championship winners for the first
time in 21 years.
Paul was an extremely popular member of our club
which was evident by the large turnout of Valley
Rovers members for his funeral. Paul’s passing has
left a great void in the club & he will be sorely missed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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Back in August 2018 Ben Murphy was the winner of the
Union Hall Superstars, in which he represented Valley
Rovers. Half of this prize money has generously been
donated to Marymount Hospice & Ben is pictured below
presenting a cheque for €1500 on behalf of the club.
Well done again Ben!
Our own Daire Kiely got a nice write up in a special
Evening Echo sports supplement published in last
Fridays Jan 4th edition for anyone that might of seen
it. Ger McCarthy wrote “The Valley Rovers and Cork
LGFA star Daire Kiely enjoyed a standout year and
played a prominent role for west cork ladies in the
senior championship”. Well done Daire!
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There will be an important Camogie club meeting on the
Thursday 17th January
in Barrett’s Lounge Innishannon
at 8pm
This Meeting will finalise the committee positions & set
out the club pathway for 2019.
We encourage all existing players, coaches, & parents of
each Juvenile player to attend this meeting & be part of
the club development as we look to further build on all
aspects of the club & make it a central part of the wider
Valley Rovers community.
We welcome and would be delighted to see new
members attend and be a part of the club.
It’s a fantastic way to get to know people in the parish
and feel part of the community. Remember you don’t
need to be a player or have a daughter playing to be a
member!
Hope to see you there!
Valley Rovers History
Valley Rovers are in the process of gathering
information with the view of recording the History of
Gaelic games in the parish in a book. This project is
covering all aspects of Gaelic games, be it Hurling
Football, Camogie and Ladies Football.
Thanks to those who bought Historical items along to
the hall last Sunday for the club to use, it is much
appreciated. It's still not too late to contribute
though. Please Contact any officer or email
[email protected] If you have any
memorabilia, pictures, old medals, old minute books,
old AGM reports etc in your procession. Remember it
is not just information from the starting days of the
club we require; it is information from all decades up
to 2018.
All information is welcome and we will endeavor to
include as many items as possible.
For more details or any queries please contact
John Lynch (Knockroe) at 0877617532 or any club
officer
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Valley Rovers GAA
Contact
Valley Rovers Phone 0857038198
Email [email protected]
Website: www.valleyrovers.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this newsletter are correct, however we take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misprints that may occur in this publication from time to time
Photographers & reporters needed!!
Calling on any budding photographers or match reporters that may be interested in submitting items to the
newsletter in 2019.
The newsletter & club overall is always looking for information on club related matters on a weekly basis so if you
have an interest in photography or attend any of the club games or events, please feel free to send in any photos
or reports. They can be emailed to [email protected] or you can post to Twitter but remember to tag
@Valleyroversgaa on twitter.
The Newsletter is there for all sections of the club be it Adult, Juvenile, Camogie and Ladies Football and we are
only too happy to promote everyone that wears the green and white but it cannot be done without your help.
So get snapping and writing and promote the club so everyone can feel part of it. Thank you