County Minor Football not played....

We were down to play Western Gaels in the Rebel Og County Minor Hurling League Final in Ballincollig on Sundayafternoon but the game did not go ahead. We received word on Wednesday that our opponents were unable to field a team. We understood we were getting a walkover which in reality is no way to win a County Title. Now it seems that we may yet have a Final to play. Western Gaels have yet to play the West Cork Hurling League Final against Kilbrittain  and as Western Gaels are now concentrating on football Kilbrittain may be nominated to play us in the County decider. It's a bit unsatisfactory as we head into the month of December but hopefully it will be all sorted out by this weekend one way or another.

AGM report.

The following Team selectors and managers were approved at the recent Annual General Meeting.

Senior Hurling; Barry Hazlewood, Richie O Regan, James Murphy & Ed O Callaghan.

Junior A Hurling; Dan Quill, Barry Hazlewood & Ed O Callaghan.

Junior C Hurling; Shane O Connor & Dan Quill

U21 Hurling; Joe Delaney, Danl Lane, Wm. O Leary, Dan Quill  & Daniel Dooley.

Junior Football; Selectors and manager to be discussed by Football Committee.

U21 Football;  Daniel lane & Sean O Brien. 

 Club Sub Committess for 2014.

 For 2013 we had 6 sub committees as well as the main Club Executive Committee;

1 Development/Finance 2 Grounds. 3  PR/IT 4 First Aid 5 Social Initiative 6 Hurling/ Player Development.

The membership of these committees will be announced shortly and all are expected to meet before Christmas and then report back with their plans for 2014 at the first meeting in January. The first meeting of the new Club Executive will be held on next Monday night December the 2nd in Arus de Barra at 8pm and all members are asked to attend.

Car Boot Sale

The next car Boot Sale for the Parish Development Fund is on Sunday week December the 8th. Items for the Parish Stall are being accepted on Sat December the 7th at 10.30. Any Club Member or supporter that can give an hour or two on the Sat or Sunday would be greatly appreciated.

Lotto

Jackpot at €9,800. The Lotto Jackpot for Tuesday November the 19th was €9,600. The four numbers drawn were 7,12,13 &21 and there was no winner.

Tickets for the Lotto are just €2 each and can be purchased from members, in locl businesses or online at locallotto.ie

The Lotto is vital for generating finances for the Club and your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. New Ticket Sellers are always being sought. If you can sell even half a book of tickets weekly it would be mighty. Please contact any member of the Club executive.

Phillipines  Disaster

We were all devastated to hear of the awful devastation wrought in the Phillipine Islands by the recent typhoon. Thankfully our own Fr. Gus O Driscoll is safe and well though the condition for everyone in that country are now very difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Gus at this trying time.

County Convention

The Cork GAA Board Annual Convention will be held on Saturday December the 14th with Mass at 6pm followed by the main Convention business. The Draws for the 2014 Championships will be the highlight as well an update on the Pairc Ui Chaoimh redevelopment. |Planning permission has been sought recently for this major project and hopefully it will commence next year. Gerard lane has bee nominated for the position of County Vice Chairman of which he is the present incumbent.

Cork V Waterford 2014

Looking forward to next year the Munster Council were requested by the Waterford County Board to consider Walsh Park as the venue for the May Cork v Waterford Championship tie but with a maximum capacity of 17,000 the Provincial Council have opted for Semple Stadium in Thurles - it's a game that could well attract 20,000 to 25,000 fans. The 2014 Munster Championship promises to be one of the best ever with the All Ireland Champions, All Ireland runners up, 2013 Munster Champions and the 2013 All Ireland Minor winners all taking part anyone of the five participants could well win the Southern showpiece.

Cork Hurlers in Curaheen Park

On Friday week December the 6th the Cork Senior Hurlers are having a 'Night at the Dogs' in Curraheen Park, Cork for their Training and Holiday Fund. There are special price tickets on sale including Family Tickets which cost €20 for 2 adults and 2 children - more children wont be turned away! There will be a special draw on the door tickets. Full details from 086 3826968. Doors open at 6.45 for what should be a great night out.

Club Website

Keep up to date with all the Club News on our Club website www.briderovers.ie

Any news items or photographs for the website should be sent to Gerard Lane gerardlanegaa@gmail.com

Cork clubs going well

Well done to Clyda Rovers on winning the Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship last Saturday. At Limerick's Gaelic Grounds Clyda defeated Milltown Malbay of Clare and now go on to contest the All Ireland Semi Final early in the New Year. On Sunday next we wish the Youghal Hurlers the very best as they go to London to take on St. Gabriels in the All Ireland Club Quarter Final.

Bride Rovers Club Sponsors

Thanks to our Main Club Sponsors Rathcormac Tyres, Veoila Environmental Services and O Coileains Bar for their ongoing support.