Club Notes... - 2022-04-09 08:00:00
Tony Walsh Final Today..
On this Saturday evening we play mallow in a double-header at Rathcormac at 6 o clock. The game is a Red FM SHL tie and also the Final of the Tony Walsh Tournament. Tony Walsh was a Bride Rovers Club Stalwart for decades as a player, selector, trainer, mentor advisor and benefactor. His family are steeped in Bride Rovers history and it’s right and proper to play this tournament in his memory. Since the Cup was first played for in 2015 it’s gone to Waterford, Carlow and Cork teams. We won it last year defeating Ballyduff Upper in the Final. Having lost our opening 2 SHL games we need a win. Mallow will be great opposition- they beat us above in Kildorrery last year in the Championship. After the game we will be making presentations to our 5 players Brian, Eoin, Paddy, Cillian and Adam who won All Ireland medals with Cork last year and to Barry Johnson as well. We will also honour our three referees who have officiated at Divisional, County, Provincial; and national level. Medals will also be presented to the 2021 winning u 13 and u 15 teams. The Tournament Final starts at 6pm.
CORK MINOR HURLING.
Great to see Denis Cashman involved with the Cork Minor Hurlers this year. Cork played Kerry last Tuesday night. They have a games v Limerick on April the 12th , quarter finals on April 26th. If Cork progress the Munster semi final is on may 3rd with the Final on My 11th at 7.30pm.
CORK under 20 HURLING FIXTURES.
13th of April v Clare in Sixmilebridge, 20/4 v limerick in Pairc ui Rinn both 7pm.
BARTLEMY RACES.
Bartlemy point to point races, back after an absence of two years, due to covid, will be held on Sunday the 8th of May
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO.
Lotto Results for 29/03 - Numbers drawn were: 2, 4, 13, 16 - No winner. Our special prize of an O'Neills voucher went to Gavin Quill Congrats Gavin
Congrats also to our lucky dip €30 cash winners.
- Maurice Rice Araglen
- Ben Donovan Mitchelstown
- Linda Ahern Bartlemy
- John McCaffrey Dublin
- Nora Ahern Ballymacoda
This week's jackpot was an incredible €19,200 on Tuesday April 5th. We also have a special prize of a voucher for O' Neills online Sports as well as 5 lucky dip cash prizes. We encourage members and supporters to continue to contact friends, relations and work colleagues asking them to support the Online Lotto. The Link to the Bride Rovers Lotto is http://bit.ly/
CORK v WTERFORD.
Waterford powered their way to a fourth NHL title in Tom Semple’s famous Stadium in Thurles last Saturday night. Cork simply had no answer to the Decies caman-wielders who were goal-hungry one more. The challenge now for the Rebels is to pick up the momentum for the weekend after next when Limerick come to town. Conor Prunty the Waterford Captain received the Croke Cup from GAA president Larry McCarthy -Conor’s grandmother on his mother’s side was Peggy Woods of Bartlemy who married Tom Cotter the famous Kilworth publican. Peggy Woods was a 1st cousin of Con Murphy who won a Senior All Ireland with Cork in 1946- you can’t bate breeding!
STEWARDS DINNER.
The Cork GAA Voluntary Stewards are invited to a gala Dinner in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday afternoon next as a little ‘thank you’ from the County Board.
NO FOOTBALL GAME LAST SUNDAY.
The Junior A footballers were down to play Midleton in the JFL on Sunday last however Midleton were unable to field a team and conceded the fixture. The next league game is away to Carrigtwohill on Saturday 16th April at 7pm.
EAST CORK JHL..
Our Junior Hurlers travelled to Pairc Ui Chinneide last week to take on the home side in our second Junior League game. We started slowly and Killeagh were 6 points to 1 up at one stage in the first half. In fairness our very young team tried hard but couldn't get closer than 3 points behind. Killeagh won by a margin of four points 14 to 10..Our team was Ben Hogan, Seamus Ahern, Liam Collins, Jack Conor,Nicky Kelleher, Adrian Buckley, Mike Liddane Conor Hazelwood, Davey Barry, Josh Ahern, DJ Cahill, Conor Barry, Adam Hayes, Shaun Knox, Jessie O'Keffe, Subs, Jacob Powell, Damien Buckley, John O'Sullivan, Jamie Buckley, Craig O'Callaghan.
UNDER 15 HURLERS WIN.
Bride Rovers U15 hurlers welcomed (Kilara Og) Kilworth/Araglen to Rathcormac on Thursday 31st March for the second round of the division 1 hurling league. This was an important game for both teams because both teams were on one win each and seeking qualification to the top tier. Good hurling was played by both sides with the half time score was Bride Rovers 4 - 7 to Kilworth/Araglen Og 2 -3. In the second half both teams played good hurling with Bride Rovers just having the edge on the night. The match finished on a score of Bride Rovers 10 - 15 to Kilworth/Araglen Og 6 - 6. Special thanks to our sponsor East Cork Fireplaces.
U10 report
The U10s faced Bishopstown last Saturday in their first outing of the year in hurling. After a slow start, the lads really showed what they’re made of, as their work rate and skill really came to the fore. Some great scores off the weaker side along with some great harrying, hooking and blocking was fantastic to see and we can't wait for our next hurling game in two weeks time. Next week sees us on the road for the first time as we play St.Colmans in Cloyne in football.
Squad: Adam Hackett, Callum Dixon, Cameron Hoare, Cian Barry, Conor Dorgan, Conor Healy, Eoghan Croke, Harry Fitzgerald, Jack Fitzgerald, Jack O'Donovan, Jack Roddis, James McDonnell, James O'Leary, Kai Roddis, Luke Fitzgerald, Matthew Finn, Noah Collins, Oisin Dorgan, Patrick O'Connell, Patrick O'Regan, Ryan Field, Scott Lynch, Sean O'Dowd, Shane Brophy, Theo Byrd,
UNDER 14 HURLING LOCAL DERBY.
Bride Rovers U14s 5-9 Castlelyons U14s 5-5
The U14s played their second hurling league match of the campaign against near rivals Castlelyons on Sunday last in Páirc na Bhríde. The weather conditions were perfect for the match with the pitch likewise. The boys raced into an early 1-2 to nil lead with Denis Fitgerald leading the way from centre forward. After the initial 10 minutes where the Rovers lads were dominant, the flow then changed with Castlelyons coming into the game and the rest of the first half was a close competitive affair. Bride Rovers edged it at half time with a 3 point gap. The second half was a continuation of the tight play in the first half. Castelyons managed to get back to a drawn match at one stage but the Rovers lads then upped their game and got the necessary scores to win by 4 points in the end. It was a satisfying win but both sides deserve equal credit for giving it their all. The Bride Rovers panel was: Owen Ryan, David Dixon, Jamie Walsh, Con McCormack, James Larkin, Jack Lynch, Éanna Lyons, James Finn, Garry Quirke, Darragh O'Farrell, Denis Fitzgerald, Matthew Swalbe O'Sullivan, Michael Gubbins, Matthew Kenny, Adam Kelleher, Eoghan Buckley & Shane O'Dowd. Next match is away to Watergrasshill on Monday 18th April.
Junior Hurling
Our first game for our Junior C side is an East Cork Div 4 League game v Fr O Neills on next Thursday April 14th at home at 6.45.
BARTLEMY SCHOOL FUNRUN.
On Sunday April 24th the annual Bartlemy NS Funrun takes place. It’s a 6K course where participants can run, jog or walk in an enjoyable manner. Race HQ will be in the Parish Hall with a starting time of 12 noon.
DRAMA IN BARTLEMY.
On next Wednesday night April 13th Kilworth Dramatic Society present ‘The Quiet Moment’ in Bartlemy hall at 8pm
UNDER 13 TEAMS IN ACTION.
Bride Rovers U13 hurling Gold team were at home on Thursday evening for the opening game in their C3 league competition with Mallow providing the opposition. This competition consists of 4 teams with the results determining what level each team will compete in for the 2022 league campaign. Bride Rovers U13 Gold team Hurlers are in a group with Mallow, Kiltha Og and Midleton and this is for second teams with players on the age. The game on Thursday evening was the first of the season for this group and was played in the Juvenile pitch. It was also the first meeting of these two teams at this grade and provided a very entertaining hour of hurling. The Rovers started strong and were on the score sheet early with Darren and Ciaran each hitting the net in the opening 10minutes. From there on it was a closely contested game with the Rovers winning out on a scoreline of 3-05 to 2 goals.
The team and scorers on Thursday were: Darragh Costigan, Shane McCarthy, Euan O'Grady, Conor Geaney, Dylan Keating (0-01), Calum Sommers, Evan Quaine, Danny Walsh (0-02), Ciaran O'Donovan (1-02), Cian Cashman, Tadhg Cronin, Darren Kearney (2-00), Shane Drinan, Jeff O'Connell, Conn Nagle, Daniel Gubbins, Aidan Maher and Sebastian Byrd.
The U13 Green team had their second outing in the P2 league grading competition on Saturday evening last at home to Erins Own in Pairc Na Bhride. The game was played in weather conditions that delivered four seasons over the hour of hurling with sunshine for the opening thirty minutes followed by wind, rain and hailstones for the second thirty. The lads were not put off by the conditions and were comfortable winners on a score line of 4-03 to 1-02. Youghal are the opposition in the final game of this competition and with both teams unbeaten to date, this will be a tough test for the lads and is fixed for Saturday 23rd April at 1pm.
The team and scorers on Saturday were: John Noonan, Calum Sommers, Sebastian Byrd, Daniel Gubbins, Danny Walsh, Cathal Barry, Ciaran O'Donovan, Tadhg Cronin (1-00), Finn O'Driscoll (0-01), Matthew O'Sullivan (0-01), Micheal Walsh (1-01), Donagh Hurley (1-00), Mark Hynes, Bobby Sweeney, Dylan Keating, Darren Kearney (1-00) and Euan O'Grady.
The fixtures for the coming week for the U13s are: Green team away to Youghal on Wed 6th April at 7pm in P2 Football, Gold team at home on Thursday 8th April in C3 Football v Kiltha Og in the Juvenile Pitch and the U13 Green team are away to Midleton on Saturday 9th April at 5pm in their final football game in the P2 league.
MEDAL PRESENTATION ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
There will be a presentation of medals to the U13 Green and Gold teams after the Senior Hurling League Game which is doubling up as the Tony Walsh Cup against Mallow on Saturday night. The Senior Hurling game will start at 7pm and the medal presentation to the boys will be around 8.30. The lads will be presented with medals for their successful 2021 campaigns where both teams won their respective league competitions in both codes.
UNDER 12’s START WITH A WIN.
The U12 boys had there first football league match on Monday in the juvenile pitch. Brian Dillons provided the opposition. This was the lads first ever competitive match and also their first game with a referee! The team was : Daniel, Jack, Cathal M, Zack, Sam, Cathal O'B, Nathan, Sean F, Cody, Liam, Cormac, Fionn L, Sean H, Fionn C, David, Elliot, Danny and Alex.
The lads got off to a good start With Fionn C and Sean H and David flying in close to goal. Our midfield and half forwards worked really hard to keep the ball at the right end of the field. We were well up at half time with Daniel and the backs limiting Brian Dillons to 2 goals. The second half was closer with Elliott Danny and Alex working hard after their introduction. Final score Bride Rovers 7-10 Brian Dillons 3-2. Our next game is hurling at home to Blackrock Monday 11th at 7. Training continues Wednesday and Saturday
UNDER 9’s VISIT THE HARBOUR.
Our U9 boys travelled to Glanworth last Saturday morning and performed incredibly in all of their matches. It was fantastic to see the players really maturing and striking the ball from the hand, handpassing etc with displaying a great work ethic from all. Panel for the day was Eoin Burke, Dara Murphy, Hugh Clerkin, Harry Fitzpatrick, Fionn Purcell, Oisin Barry Sheehan, John Keating, Luke Buckley, Tiarnan Lyons, Elliot Fitzgerald, Joey Allen, Kayden Freeman, Theo Skillington, Logan Ryan, Luke Hogan & Emma Burke. We play Kilworth away next Saturday morning in football.
MEETINGS
Monday April 11th Club Executive meeting.
Wed April 13th East Cork Board meeting.
SYMPATHY.
The Club extends its sympathy to Clodagh and James Bermingham on the death of Clodagh’s father Noel Fitzgerald of Crosshaven. We also extend our condolences to the family of the late Pat McHugh of Watergrasshill. Manager of Fermoy Mart for years Pat was an outstanding hurler with Watergrasshill and was on their County Winning team in 1974.
BRIDE ROVERS CLUB SPONSORS are; Rathcormac Tyres
