Club Notes... - 2023-07-15 06:16:00
Seniors win Tony Walsh Cup..
On Friday evening last our senior hurlers played Tallow in the Tony Walsh Memorial Tournament at Pairc Na Bride.
Referee Niall O Neill got proceedings underway at 7.45 in windy conditions and Cian O Connor was first off the mark with a well taken point. Tallow struck back with three unanswered points to surge in front. By the tenth minute the Rovers had reduced the deficit to one with points from Adam Walsh and Louie Roche. By the 20th minute The Rovers led 0-8 to 0-7 with some well taken points from Kieran Kearney, Conor Barry, Ed Cashman, Conleith Ryan and Adam Walsh. Cian Hogan in goals was distributing the ball well which led to some good attacking play. In the final ten minutes of the half we outscored Tallow 1-04 to 1-02 to lead at the half time by 1-12 to 1-09. During that time Conor Barry got the Rovers goal while Louie, Conleith & Adam (2) got the points
The first 10 minutes of the second half were very even with both sides scoring 3 points each, Ed Cashman and Adam Walsh (2) were the Rovers scores. The Rovers then hit a purple patch in the next 10 minutes scoring an impressive 1-06 to take a commanding lead. William Finnegan got the Rovers second goal while also scoring 3 points from frees, Adam Walsh and Conleith Ryan grabbed the other scores. In the final minutes of the game Tallow scored their second goal but further points from Willian Finnegan, Conleith Ryan from a superb sideline cut and Adam Walsh ensured a 2-24 to 2-15 win for the Rovers. It was a good win and the lads played well on the night. Team and scorers; C.Hogan, T. O Sullivan, D. Cashman, A.Hynes, K.Kearney (0-1), C. O Connor (0-1), S. O Connor, J.Mannix, C. Barry (1-02), C.Ryan (0-4), Wm. Finnegan (1-03), A, Walsh (0-8), L. Roche (0-2), DJ Cahill, Ed. Cashman (0-3).
Subs used S.Knox, A.Buckley, S. Ahern, K.Cotter & M.Collins. After the game Michael Walsh presented the Cup to his near neighbour, team Captain Shane O Connor. In his acceptance speech Shane thanked our team management and supporters. He said great work was ongoing in the Club which was not going unnoticed. Shane said he was so proud to accept the Cup in memory of Tony Walsh, a great Bride Rovers man, Shane wished the Tallow team and Club all the best for the year. Thanks to Betty Cahill and her Catering Committee for providing tea and sandwiches for all after the game. Thanks to Niall for refereeing the match.
2023 ALL IRELAND HURLING FINAL.
At different times on Saturday evening and again on Sunday afternoon a Galway v Clare All Ireland Senior Hurling Final pairing looked possible. It was not to be though as four in a row seeking limerick will once again face Kilkenny in the decider on Sunday July 23rd- July Final-sounds really awful! Semi Finals are there to be won and John Kiely and Derek Lyng will be contented with their displays but with plenty to work on for the next two weeks. Once more ‘twill be a strange day with no Minor Final, no curtain raiser -just the one game. Incidentally the Club will get just two Ticket for the Final. My first Final was 1972 when Kilkenny beat Cork. I missed the 73 final when Limerick bridged a 33 year gap to win. Kilkenny always claimed injuries to key players was a factor in that loss. The Cats got their revenge the following year. I remember that Final well, Eddie Keher was on fire scoring 1 11 as Kilkenny won 3 19 to 1 13. A crowd of 62,000 attended the game but an awful lot of them were well gone before the final whistle of a one-sided final. Nicky Orr was the Kilkenny Captain. That same year John Connolly played with his Galaxy team when they beat London in the quarter final -his brother Michael was on the London team! Six years later in 1980 Michael and John were both on the Galway team captained by their Irish speaking brother Joe than won an emotional All Ireland Final. I was on Hill 16 that day and will never forget the late Joe McDonagh singing his version of ‘The Wests’ Awake’- ah yes, great memories of great September Sundays.
JUNIORS v SHANBALLYMORE. Junior Hurling Challenge Match vs Shanballymore, Date 8th of July, Venue: Rathcormac, time 4pm
Score: Bride Rovers 1-11 Shanballymore 14 points
We played Shanballymore on Saturday afternoon in a Junior Hurling Challenge match, while it was a bright clear day a strong wind going across the pitch meant scores were difficult to come by for both sides. We started well with points from Nicky and Adam but Shanballymore took over and scored the next 5 points in a row. It was nearly the 25 minute before we got our 3rd point but another point from DJ reduced the margin back to 1. Shanballymore got the last point of the half to lead at half time 6 pts to 4.
Shanbally started the 2nd half better and got the opening 3 scores of the half. DJ and Conor responded with points before 3 more points for the North Cork side followed by another from Conor saw the visitors leading by 12pts to 7 with 10 minutes remaining. Shanbally extended the gap to 6 points before we hit a purple patch and 3 points in as many minutes from Louie (2) and Adam made sure we would have a tight finish. Another point for Shanbally was cancelled out by a long range free from Shuan. With time up we had the chance to drop one last free into a crowded square and Louie managed to flick the ball to the back of the net to leave the contest end in a draw
Team & Subs; S Knox, K Cotter, A Buckely, J Kearney, O Roche, L Forde, J O'Sullivan, A Hynes, S Ahern, DJ Cahill, F O'Flynn, D Buckley, N Kelleher, A Hayes, J Powell, C Barry, L Roche, C O'Dowd.ts just 4 weeks to the 1st round of championship were we play Sars in Watergrasshill on Monday the 7th of August so training is really stepping up a few gears.
FOOTBALL WEEKEND.
It’s back to Junior Fotball this weekend. Our Junior A team play Youghal on Sunday night in Ballynoe at 7pm. This is a vital game -win and we are in the next phases of the east Cork JAFC, it’s as simple as that. The previous night we are fixed to play Carrigtwohill in the East Cork Junior C grade Football championship, in Carrig at 7pm. Best of luck to both teams.
UNDER 13’s IN THE CITY.
Our under 13s were away to Bishopstown on Friday evening in the hurling league. It being holiday season we were down to 12 players so a huge thank you to the five u12s who stepped in to make a team. After an even enough first 15 mins our lads got on top and ran out winners on a scoreline of Bride Rovers 4-8 Bishopstown 1-5. Thanks to Ciaran, Padraig, Ollie, Henry and Jakub for stepping up to help. Speedy recovery to Jakub who got an injury.
Next game is football away to Aghada on Friday night next July 14th at 7:45.
UNDER 15 FOOTBALLERS WIN.
Our under15 boys got their football championship off to a great start with a win away to St Colmcilles in Whitescross last Monday night. The Saints are a combination of Carrignavar and Whites Cross. The boys started the game strongly and built up a good lead at half time against a strong breeze, going in at the break 3-4 to 0-3 ahead. A heavy rain shower at half time along with the breeze dying at half time meant the conditions were completely different in the second half. St Colmcilles raised their game five minutes into the half and a goal had them chomping at the bit. Following ten minutes of sustained Colmcilles’ pressure the Rovers’ boys settled their supporters’ nerves with nice points from Shane O’Dowd and Matthew Kenny which extended the margin further. At the end the Rovers boys were deserving winners by 4-8 to 1-5. Team: Adam Kelleher, James Larkin, Jack Lynch, Mark Hynes, Darragh O’Farrell, Cathal Barry, Jamie Walsh, Denis Fitzgerald, Éanna Lyons, Micheal Walsh, Shane O’Dowd, Matthew Kenny, Finn O’Driscoll, Sebastian Byrd, Eoghan Buckley, Donagh Hurley & Cormac Lyons. Well done lads, a great start to the campaign.
FIXTURES.
Friday July 14th fe 13 football v Aghada, away at 7pm
Sat July 15th Junior C FC v Carrigtwohill in Carrig at pm
Sunday July `16th JAFC v Youghal in ballynoe at 7pm
Monday July 17th fe 15 Hurling C.ship v Fermoy in Fermoy at7pm Wed July 19th fe 17 FC v Mayfield in Mayfield at7pm
Fri July 21st fe 13 HL v Nemo rangers, home, at 7.45.
CUL CAMP COMING.
It’s only two weeks from next Monday til the 2023 Bride Rovers Cul Camp gets underway. With 200 participants lined up it should be a fantastic week. Behind the scene planning and arranging is ongoing with so many volunteers offering to help out from Monday July 31st until Friday August 4th.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
We had a well attended Club Executive Meeting on Monday night last with a long Agenda. Results, fixtures, finance, Sub Committee Reports, Juvenile and Ladies activities were all dealt with as well as East Cork and County Board reports. Gerard lane announced that James Bermingham has been selected by the GAA to travel as a referee to San Francisco to officiate at game in the Golden Gate City, well done on this appointment James and remember if you want umpires and linesmen to go with you…….!
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO.
The Lotto Result for American Independence Day, Tuesday4th of July 2023 were as follows. The four Numbers drawn were 1, 17, 19 & 30 and there No Winner of the €9,200 Jackpot. Congrats to our lucky dip €30 cash winners Denis Keane, c/o Online lotto, Shane Smyth, Manor Mills, Eleanor Carey, Monanig, Maura, Martin & Leo, c/o Barrys Bar and Emma Donovan McHugh, Glenagoul. This week's jackpot on Tuesday July 11th was an incredible €9,400. As always Lotto tickets can be bought from club Members, in local business outlets and online. Other options are an Annual Lotto Ticket or consider joining the Bride Rovers Club 100- full details from 085 7124312. Each ticket costs just €2 but every extra ticket sold is of benefit to the Club.
SCRAP STILL MOVING.
The afterglow of The Oskars is still around! During our major fundraiser the Fr Ted cast organised a Scrap Metal and battery collection to raise funds. The Oskars have been handed out and all the gunas, glamour and glitz put away but the scrap keeps coming. This week we did another mini collection, thanks to all who donated material. Metal and old batteries will still be collected by Club Members. Ring 087 9538077 to make arrangements. Another collection is planned for early August.
GAME IN THE PITCH.
Charleville and Fourmilewater played a Senior Hurling Challenge in the main Pitch on Monday night in advance of the North Cork sides championship tie here v Fr O Neills in early August.
BUSY SCHEDULE.
The Bride Rovers Club have been awarded a number of County Board games at Intermediate level in the coming two months. On Saturday August 5th we host Fr O Neills and Charleville in Senior followed the next day the Premier Intermediate game between the ‘two Reds’ Klworth and Watergrasshill. Our opener in the Senior v Na Piarsaigh is on in Riverstown on Friday August 4th with the Junior A team in Championship action v Sars the following Monday I the Hill. For the games we’re hosting we’ll need plenty stewards for Parking, Gates, Lotto sales etc. The match Day Committee will be looking for help.
CAR BOOT SALE ON SUNDAY.
Next Sunday July 16th is car Boot Sale Day in Rathcormac. Help is as always needed on the day and on the Saturday morning for getting ready. If you can spare an hour or two n either day pleases contact Mossy, Billy, Tom or Richie and you’ll get a time slot. Many hands make light work
SYMPATHY. Sympathy is extended to the Fitzgerald family of Lisnagar on the death of Johnny Fitzgerald of Garrycaheragh, Ballynoe. Johnny was a member of a great GAA family – his late father paddy was a founding member of Bride Rovers in 1928. Johnny was a great sportsman, having a lifelong involvement with St Catherines. May he rest in peace. We also extend sympathy to Colm and Catherine Murphy on the death of Colm’s father Billy Murphy.
BRIDE ROVERS CLUB SPONSORS are; Rathcormac Tyres
Fermoy Print & Design
Gerard Gubbins Construction and Veolia
