Senior Hurling on Saturday.

On this coming Saturday afternoon we fight for survival at the Senior Grade of the Cork County Championship for 2013. We face Cloyne in the 2012 Relegation Final in Pairc Ui Rinn. The winners of this game will participate in the County Senior HC in the coming year. The losers will be regraded to the Premier Intermediate grade. When we won the County Intermediate Title in 2003 we went up Senior for the first time in the Club's history. Since then we've competed at the highest level and have given some magnificent displays. We reached the County Final in 2008 and lost by a point. We also reached two Senior League Finals, a Munster Senior League Final and East Cork Senior Final. Unfortunately we lost all these games by very small margins. It was the same in this years County Senior Hurling Championship campaign. We took on Erins Own in the first round in Carrigtwohill and lost by a solitary point. In our Round Two game in Pairc UI Rinn Na Piarsaigh defeated us by three points and the margin against Blackrock was similar in Round Three. All these three games could easily have been won, especially the Blackrock game where we were well in control at half time. Our big problem has been consistency or lack of it when it comes to scoring. WE scored no goal in any of our three championship games this year. In the Erins Own game we got 19 points, just 10 against Na Piarsaigh and 14 versus Blackrock. At Senior level a team needs to be regularly scoring 126 to 20 points per game. Our task on Saturday is a mammoth one as we face Cloyne. Cloyne have contested three Senior County Finals in a row and are physically a very strong side/ We've never before met Cloyne in the Senior Championship. Back in the 1970's we had some great games at East Cork Junior level with Cloyne. The Relegation Final is the Final that no team wants to qualify for but when we're in it we must try and win it. It wont be easy but we are in with a good chance - go for it lads.
The game is timed for 3.45 in Pairc UI Rinn on this Saturday coming September the 15th.

(Pic Sean Ryan in action V Blackrock in Round 3, For more pictures click on the photo link above.)

MINOR FOOTBALLERS WELL BEATEN.
Our Minor Football team departed from the County Championship at Carrignavar on Wednesday evening last. We faced a very strong Ballinora team who had beaten us well in the League earlier this season. Our lads gave their all but we were overwhelmed by the Mid Cork side. The final scoreline was Ballinora 6 10 Bride Rovers 1 7.
Team & scorers Frank Hogan, Eoin Howard, Jacob Macak, Podge Noonan, Sean Cotter, Shane Walsh (1 0), Jack Kearney, Cian O Connor, , Dave Quinn, Liam O Leary, (0 1),Jamie Buckley, William Finnegan (0 4), Tadhg O Sullivan, Dean Linehan(0 1), Stephen O Leary. Subs; Ryan Prendergast, Darren Moore (0 1), James Barry, Colm Howard, Cian Siuil.
This was a disappointing end to the season for the Minor players. This year the players mentors, trainers and selectors put in a huge effort. A record number of training sessions were held and we played more minor games this year than in any of the last three seasons.

Great County Win for Camogie team.
At the County Camogie Board grounds, Castle Road, Blackrock on Sunday night our Junior Camogie staged a Houdini like comeback! Trailing by five points against Charleville with time nearl up two great goals from Catherine Power and Grace Kearney saw the girls win in a thrilling finish to win the County title. Having lost last years decider this was a super victory. Well done to all the players and mentors.

Cork Girls win.
Well done to the Cork Ladies f team on reaching the All Ireland final again .At Birr on Saturday Cork defeated Monaghan to qualify for a Final date with Kerry - now on October 7th. Grace and Eleanor are on the Cork panel.

Car Boot sale this Sunday
Next Sunday September 16th is Car Boot Sale day. Any GAA Club members who can give an hour or two are asked to contact any Club Officer.

Rathcormac Parish Social Initiative.

A trip to Northern Ireland is taking place from Wed 19th until Saturday 22nd of September. Amongst the places being visited are Derry, Belfast and the Giants Causeway. Full details from Richie 087 2021225, Mossy 086 8354093 or Kathy 025 36415.

Weekly Club Lotto
 Last week's draw took place in O'Coileán's Bar, Rathcormac on Tuesday September 4th for a jackpot of €5,600. The numbers drawn were 1/12/14 & 24 and there was no jackpot winner.

The winners of the five €30 'Lucky Dips' were;

. Barry Johnson, Bartlemy
. Colin Campbell, Rathcormac
. John O'Donovan c/o J.J. Carey
. Noreen Forde, Castlelyons
. Pat Noel O'Connor, Scatbarry.

This week's draw took place in Barry's Bar, Rathcormac on Tuesday September the 11th for a jackpot of €5,800.

Club Shop
A reminder to all players and supporters that we have a huge range of Stock in the Bride Rovers Club Shop. Teams from the club are always well supported and it's great to see the green, white and gold being proudly worn. We have great value at present in many lines so it's a great time to buy. Jerseys, togs, Socks, Hoodies, Training Shorts, Track Suits, Training Tops, Gear Bags, Polo Shirts, Bottle Green Wind-Sheeters, Green Half Zip Hoodies, Rain Jackets, Beanie Hats and Medal Boards are all available. Be seen to support your club with the club colours and club gear. Ring 086 3807784 or 086 1540902 to purchase all the above items. Thanks to our huge band of loyal followers who support all our parish teams.

Club Website.

The Bride Rovers GAA Club website www.briderovers.ie is proving popular at home and abroad. If you have any ideas for improving the website or suggestions for additions please contact us.

The Bride Rovers GAA Club main sponsor is The Rathcormac Inn/Conversation Piece.