Our Senior Hurling team is back in championship action on Sunday next June the 30th. We face Ballinhassig in Round 2 of the competition at Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 2.30. We lost our first round game against Carrigtwohill on June 2nd by a margin of three points. The previous night Ballinhassig went down to Sarsfields, the County Champions by two points. In 2011 Ballinhassig were relegated from Senior to Premier Intermediate but they won out the PIHC in convincing style last year to regain their Senior status. They played brilliantly against Sars and were only defeated by a brace of late points. They are a serious Senior team and will be all out to gain revenge for the last time we met. That was in 2008 in Riverstown. We were lucky to get a draw the first day. In the replay we won by 0 10 to 0 9.

Our game against Carrig was the typical 'game of two halves' - in the first thirty minutes we just weren't at the races at all and left Carrig build up a huge lead. On the night Carrig got points from every angle while we struggled to come to grips with the pace of the game. We played a different kind of hurling in the second half, displaying great determination. We got the margin down to points for an instant but Carrig again finished stronger. Make no mistake about it if we give Ballinhassig the same leeway they will punish us on the scoreboard as they are renowned for their point scoring ability. We still have to hurl from the start on Sunday as it's very hard to overhaul a team once they get into their stride. We have struggled all year in getting decent scores. The lowest score by a winning team in the first round of this years Cork Senior Championship was 2 13, we need to be able to clock up a tally like that and even at that we will find it very hard to beat Ballinhassig. This will be a tough contest to win but we are capable of doing it. Go for it lads. The game is part of a double header with the Erins Own v Ballymartle game at 4 o clock.

 Well done Brian and Cork.

What a day it was in the Gaelic Grounds on the Ennis Road in Limerick on Sunday last! Throwing caution and form to the wind the Cork Senior Hurlers turned in a powerful display to defeat Clare in the Munster Semi Final. Brian Murphy captained the Cork team and to see the man from Raheen, Kildinan march at the head of the Cork team was a very special moment for anyone who has any connection with the Club. Brian gave an outstanding display in the Cork defence which had a very hard task facing a strong breeze in the first half. It was in this half that the foundations of the win were laid. If Clare had built up a seven or eight point interval lead the challenge for Cork would have been very difficult. Te Cork backline never let Clare get into their stride and kept the half time margin to a very manageable three points. In the second half with the breeze the Cork forward division took over with Seamus Harnedy of St. Itas giving a Man of the Match display on his Senior debut. Well done to Brian and all his Cork colleagues and of course to Jimmy Barry Murphy and his management team. Cork will face Limerick in the Munster Final back in the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday July 14th.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

At Pairc Naomh Caitrionaigh in Ballynoe on last Thursday night we faced Dungourney in the first round of the East Cork Oil Sponsored Junior A Grade Hurling Championship. On the night we put up a good display but our opponents were just simply too strong. We lost by a margin of eleven points 1 18 to 1 7 and we must await the draw for the second round at the weekend to see who we are to meet next. We will join Killeagh, Midleton, Lisgoold, Cloyne, the losers of Carrignavar/Carrigtwohill and the losers of Cobh/ St. Itas in this draw.

 WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO.

Last week's draw took place in Barry's Bar on Tuesday June 18th for a jackpot of €5200. The four numbers drawn were 8/1517 & 21 and there was no jackpot winner.

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

.Hannah O'Driscoll, Shanowen
.Niall Molan, Mondaniel
.Tadhg O'Donovan, Killbrien
.Robert Ryall, Watergrasshill
.Maeve McCarthy c/o Fitzy's Fast Food.

This week's draw took place in The Rathcormac Inn on Tuesday June 25th for a jackpot of €5,400.

CORK v KERRY MUNSTER F. FINAL SUNDAY JULY 7th. IN KILLARNEY.

Sideline and terrace tickets (adult and juvenile) for the Munster Football Final will be for sale at Páirc uí Rinn on Monday night next, July 1st, from 6pm to 8pm.

 Sideline (seated behind goals at Tralee end): €25 - Family tickets Adults €25 and €5 for a Juvenile

Terrace - O Connor Red: Family Section Adult €20 and Juveniles €5

The rest of the O Connor Terrace will be €20.

FARNA REUNION.

The Farranferris College Senior Hurling team which won the Munster and All Ireland Titles in 1963 had a very successful reunion event in the Blackrock GAA Pavilion last Friday. Fr Seanie Barry was one of the players on the team and he was delighted to meet so many of his team mates once again. Fr Seanie was in Limerick on Sunday to see Cork's great win. On Tuesday he travelled back to his parish on the outskirts of Nairobi in Kenya. We wish him well in his work..

 Twitter and Website.

So many people at home and abroad are now very hi-tech when it comes to keeping in touch with the activities of the Bride Rovers Club. The online editions of newspapers are growing in popularity. Meanwhile you can follow the Club on twitter at twitter@ BrideRoversGAA or on our own website at www.briderovers.ieAny news items or general items of interest are very welcome for inclusion.

 RATHCORMAC NS REUNION.

Plans for a Rathcormac National School are underway. September the 13th and 14th are the days planned for the event. Regular organisational meetings are now being held so all past pupils try and help out especially with information on those left the parish. This year 2013 is the Year of the Gathering when visitors are being welcomed home from abroad to events all over the country.

 Astro-Turf available to Hire.

The Astro-turf pitch at Bride Rovers is available for hire by contacting James Bermingham on 086 8350741. Pitch is suitable for 5 a side teams and costs €50 per hour with lights. A reminder to all those who have pre-booked the facility, if for some reason your group cannot take up their allocated time slot please let Club Officers know immediately.

 CLUB SHOP.

Well the 2013 playing season is in full swing and the value is as good as ever at the Bride Rovers Club Shop. We have a huge range of Stock just in. 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. If you want to place an order just ring 086 3807784 or 086 1540902 to purchase all the above items.

CHILL INSURANCES SPONSOR CORK.

The Cork GAA Board recently announced that Chill Insurances are the new Cork GAA Sponsors. Not only are Chill Insurances providing valuable finances for the various Cork inter county teams but they are also offering special deals to customers. Individual GAA Clubs in Cork are being allocated a Number and if one quotes this number when taking out Insurance with the company the local Club will benefit. Full details from Club Officers.

FIXTURES.

Sat June 29th East Cork Junior Hurling League Division 4 v Dungourney, at home at 7.30pm

Sun June 30th Co Senior Hurling Championship V Ballinhassig, Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 2.30.

 Sponsors;

The Club wish to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of the Rathcormac Tyre Centre, O Coileáns Bar and Veolia Environmental Services.