U21 AHC..

Páirc Na Bride looked fantastic with the Grass Cut & the Pitch Lined out for the Bride Rovers U21 A Hurling Championship v Killeagh last Saturday on the 25th and they definitely brought their game to us where scoring difference mattered on the day.

Right from the first whistle Killeagh took an early lead while we came close with some early shots and wides, we settled in to the game and won some good possession and replied with a few points. It was a fast and physical game with a great show of hurling and scoring and defending from both sides.

We were eventually awarded a penalty as Louis Roche was wrestled to the ground inside the square and Adam placed in the top left corner of the net, followed by a few more pints by Ronan & Louis were swapped by both sides to have the game Level at Half time.

Killeagh were looking for their first win in this competition and the second half was equally tough and fast as Killeagh ran at our defence breaking through to scoring 3 Goals in the game, one of which was a 21 yard free. With a lot of hard earned frees and more great scores from Adam, Ronan, Louis, Edmond & Frank for the Rovers we were holding in the game but couldn’t get through to find a second Gaol that was needed.

Scoring Difference mattered in this game and Killeagh needed to win by 5 points or more to progress, we knew this, and our young men gave as good as they got with real honesty all over the field and specially in our defence. Killeagh were given every opportunity with some very soft frees awarded and an astonishing 10 minutes of injury time played by the referee. Bride Rovers progress to the Semi Final V Midelton on the 9th of December

Starting Team (Goals) Cillian Barry

(Fullback Line) Ciaran Cotter, Denis Cashman, Cormac O Sullivan,

(Half back line) David Barry, Conor Hazelwood, Adam Hynes,

(Centre Field) Ronan O Connell, Josh Ahern.

(Half Forward line) Linehan) Adam Walsh, Frank O Flynn, Cillian Tobin

(Full Forward Line) Edmond Cash, Louis Roche, Nicky Kelleher.

Substitutes. Eldon O Connor for Nicky & Adam Hayes for Frank

U16 Hurlers win League Final

Our U16 team finished up last Saturday morning with a Div 1 East Hurling league Final vs our good neighbours St Catherines in Pairc Na Bride Rathcormac

The first half was all square Bride Rovers 2:5 St Catherines 1:8 ,we made a few changes at half time and we kicked on winning 5:15 to 1:10 , it was a fitting way to finish the year for a committed  ,hardworking bunch of lads ,we would like to thank our sponsor Fitzy Fast Food.

Panel on the day Jack Hynes, David Cash, Ronan Barry, Sean Dowling Tomas o Riordan, Cormac Barry, Jack Collins, Gearoid o Connell, Rudi Gharib, Jack Mannix, Shane Prendergast, Denis Fitz, Jamie Walsh, Garry Quirke.

LOTTO. 

The Bride Rovers weekly Lotto Results for Tuesday 21st of November 2023 – the four Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 15 & 19 and there was  No Winner. Congrats also to our lucky dip €30 cash winners: Ava, Cormac & Cathal Barry, Knocknaboola, Margaret Drinan, Rathcormac, Orla Cronin, Rathcormac, Kevin O’Doherty, Rathcormac, John Redmond, Barrys Boreen Fermoy This week's jackpot on Tuesday November the 28th  ws an incredible €13,400. Tickets which are just €2 each can also be purchased from Club members and in local business outlets. An Annual Lotto Ticket would make an ideal present for a friend or a family member at home or abroad. Social Media can spread the message far and wide so please let everyone, everywhere know that Bride Rovers GAA Club is always appreciative of support from all corners of the world. Thank you again for all your ongoing efforts which are deeply appreciated.

EAST CORK GAA.

The Annual General meeting -we used to call it The Convention, of the East Cork GAA board will be held in Youghal GAA Premises on Wednesday November the 29th.

ULSTER OSKARS.

The latest news from the boys of the County Armagh is that it’s ‘all systems go’ for the Silverbridge GAA Club Oskars. Their fundraisers are at present going ahead and filming is on over the next two weekends. They plan to have their Gala ‘Night at The Oskars’ in February. At the Club AGM held on Tuesday night of last week GAA President-Elect was confirmed as the Silverbridge Club Secretary for 2025 -his sixth consecutive year in the post.

JUVENILE CLUB AGM.

The AGM of the Bride Rovers Juvenile GAA Club takes place on Wednesday night of next week December the 6th in the Clubrooms at 8pm. All are welcome to attend. With ever growing numbers of Juvenile players we need more help all the time. All team mentors are vital cogs in the progression of the Club. Maybe you can give a few hours each week, maybe at one of the Academy Sessions or on other nights -if so, please come to the AGM and get involved.

AGM REPORT.

Continuing our report on our recent AGM the following was the Report from Junior A Grade Football manager, Terry Broderick.

East Cork Junior A Football Championship We had a great win against Castlemartyr in the first round. It was certainly our best performance of the year with almost everything we did on the night going to plan. In the second round we met Midleton with a very depleted team. We were in the hunt up to the first 20 minutes playing against a gale force wind, so things were looking good. However, we conceded 3:02 in 7 minutes which made a comeback almost impossible. In the third round we beat Youghal, again with a very strong performance. With this result we qualified for the Quarter Final against Carrig nabhFear. This game was played in Glenville, the lads played very well. The link play between backs, through midfield and on to the forwards was super, playing against a strong breeze. We were four points down at half time. In the second half we didn’t take advantage of the wind advantage and Carrig na bhFear settled more into the game. An unfortunate mistake allowed Carrig to get a goal which put us on the back foot. We lost 3:12 to 1:10. I have to say we had many ‘ups and downs’ throughout the season, however from my point of view there were more ‘ups’. We had almost 40 players playing for us over the season, for many it was their first experience playing junior football and they excelled. There is a good spread of both younger and experienced players going forward and they must be encouraged to keep the football going within the club. With a little more effort there is another East Cork in these lads with progression very possible. I would like to thank, the executive for their help throughout the year, the hurling management for facilitating football matches and training, my fellow selectors Richie Cahill and Donal Ryan and any others that helped us throughout the year. Lastly, I urge the players to continue with their football careers. It will only benefit your hurling going forward and we would like to thank you for your commitment throughout the year. Terry Broderick.

CAR BOOT SALE. 

The next Car Boot Sale is on Sunday next Dec 3rd and plenty help is needed both on the Sunday and in preparing on Saturday morning. Please contact Mossy, Billy or Tom if you can give an hour or two on either day.

CHRISTMAS DRAW.

Our annual Christmas Draw will be held in conjunction with the weekly Lotto on the Tuesday before Christmas, December 19th. There will be an array of prizes and refreshments available. On that night also will be held the special Draw confined to Club 100 Members. First prize in this draw will be two Season Stand Tickets for Pairc Ui Chaoimh for 2024. There will be refreshments served on the night so all are welcome.

BEST WISHES

Best wishes to our neighbouring Clubs Castlelyons and St Catherines who both contest Munster Finals this coming weekend. On Saturday in Mallow the Saints take in Feenagh/Kilmeedy (Limerick runners up) at 1.30 in the Provincial Junior Final. Later, that same evening Castlelyons make the slightly longer trip to Limerick’s famed Gaelic Grounds for a 6pm (under lights) throw-in against Corofin of Clare in the Intermediate Final. We wish both local Clubs all the very best. By next week both Clubs should be preparing for All Ireland Semi Finals.

HARD LUCK

Harbour Rovers and our own Stephen Glasgow, lost out on a County win last Sunday v Nemo Rangers, Leading with time almost up, Nemo crashed home a late goal to deny them the victory.

GROUNDS COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT.

Many thanks to all who helped in any way with maintenance of pitches, astro turfs and non-playing areas during the year including re-sodding goalmouths, lining pitches, the 'tidy up' evenings and litter picks, repairs to nets and windows, completion of the kitchen in the Meeting Room etc. In terms of developments, - January last saw work on the fencing and footpath to complete the full enclosure of the field as well as the creation of extra parking space at the juvenile field entrance, with Dave.Quirke and Donal Ryan undertaking this work. - November saw floodlights replaced in the juvenile field, with lights in the small astro next on the agenda. Thanks to Brendan O’Driscoll Jr. for undertaking this work. Thanks to our CE Scheme workers, Martin McHugh, and Paddy Donoghue. Thanks also to John Murphy for managing the Sciath na Scoil and college games and for his day-to-day involvement with the grounds. With an ever-increasing workload, additional helpers would be welcome next year.

AGM NEWS.

The big news on the Team Management Front for 2024 is that Brian Murphy will be the Senior Hurling Team Manager. other appointments will be reported on shortly.

2024 MEETING.

The first Club Executive meeting for 2024 will be held on Monday January the 8th at 8pm.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the Hannafin family, Moulane on the death of Kathrines mother Nancy English nee Lysaght.

 BRIDE ROVERS CLUB SPONSORS are; Rathcormac Tyres ,Fermoy Print & Design, Gerard Gubbins Construction and  Veolia