As 2013 comes to an end and we are in the Christmas Season we extend greetings to everyone. On behalf of the Bride Rovers Club, may I, as PRO wish each and every reader a very Happy, Holy and Peaceful Christmas and a joyous New Year of 2014. To all our Club players, members, supporters, sponsors and benefactors and friends at home and abroad we wish each and every one greetings for this special time of year and look forward to a great 2014, on and off the playing fields of East Cork and Cork County. Christmas is a special family time and we wish peace and joy to all families in our parish and beyond. Every year brings its ups and downs and we remember those who are no longer with us at this time in a special way and think of those families who lost loved ones during the year. The role of a GAA club in a community is to promote hurling and football but for Bride Rovers and so many other GAA Clubs it is much more. The Club is the parish, the community, the people, young and old who can identify with those who represent the parish wearing the green white and gold jersies. We are all following in the footsteps of those gone before us who served the Club so well and we are very conscious of this tradition as one season ends and another beckons. Thanks to everyone who helped the Club in any way whatever during 2013 and we look forward to 2014 with renewed confidence. May the peace and joy of  Christmas dwell in each and every heart at this very special time.

Pictured at The East Cork Covention in Carrignabhfear James Berminghmam,Tom Mulcahy and Brendan O Driscoll.

 

On Tuesday December the 10th the weekly Lotto Jackpot was €10,200. The four numbers drawn were 1,8,22  27 and there was no winner.  Those won won €30 each were ; Niall Hogan, Kildinan

Noel O Brien, Rathcormac'

Pa O Driscoll, Rathcormac,

Joe Collins Ballinhassig

Aine O Connor c/o LAYA.

The Jackpot for Tuesday last December 17th was €10,400. A reminder that for the next two weeks the Lotto Draw will be brought forward by one night to Monday 0 Monday December 23rd and Monday December the 30th.

Tickets for the weekly Lotto Draw are priced at just 2 each and can be purchased from Club members. They are also available in local business outlets  and online at locallotto.ie Support for the weekly Lotto is vital and greatly appreciated as the costs involved in running a GAA Club are increasing all the time. As well as the day to day costs we are planning more major Development work in Pairc na Bride in 2014 so finance is always needed.

 

The 2013 Cork GAA Convention was held in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on last Saturday night. Once upon a time  Conventions were dominated by fiery speeches, contentious Motions and hotly contested Elections for Officerships. That was way back then  whereas nowadays things are much different. There was actually no position on the Officer Board contested this year which means that for the third year in a row our Club man Gerard Lane will again serve as Vice Chairman of the Cork County Board. All in Bride Rovers extend our congratulations and best wishes to Gerard for 2014. From a purely club point of view the greatest point of interest at the Convention was the Draw for the 2014 Cork Senior Hurling Championship. It's a case of 'play it again' as for the second year in a row we are pitted against Carrigtwohill. They defeated us in Ballynoe this year but we will still be confident o going in against them in the coming season. The full Senior Hurling  Championship Draw is as follows;

Round 1
A. Na Piarsaigh v Blackrock
B. Newtownshandrum v Youghal
C. Sarsfields v Douglas
D. Bride Rovers v Carrigtwohill
E. Ballymartle v Courcey Rovers
F. St. Finbarr's v Bishopstown
G. Midleton v Erin's Own
H. Killeagh v Glen Rovers

Round 2 (Losers' Group)

A v B, C v D, E v F, G v H

A. Muskerry v CIT

B. UCC v Avondhu

C. Carrigdhoun v Duhallow

D. Imokilly v Carbery

Round 2: A v B, C v D

 

On this coming Friday night December 20th an end of season get-together id being held in O Coileains at 9pm. All players, members and supporters are welcome to attend this informal gathering. Finger food will be served on the night. December the 20th is a significant date in the Club History for Bride Rovers. There's a line in a song that goes ' for twenty one years is a mighty long time' and Friday is exactly 21 one years since that cold, frosty Sunday in Ballygiblin - December 21 1992, when our Minor Hurlers led by Terry Broderick captured the Cork County Minor League title. On a memorable day we defeated Killavullen on a scoreline of 2  14 to 1  3. How time flies! That win was the starting point for many a great win in subsequent years. This year past has seen marvellous displays from our current Minor side and this certainly augurs well for the future.

 

On next Thursday December the 26th - St. Stephens Day the Club is holding a 5K Fun Run or, Walk if you prefer The event is to kick start the 2014 season and also to build up a Training Fund for the Season ahead. We appreciate all the ongoing support the Club gets and in these difficult financial times any sponsorship for this event is very welcome. Meet at the Clubrooms around 11 o clock. The Run or Walk is non competitive so everyone taking part can do it at there own pace.

 

 Where will you find interviews with Jimmy Barry Murphy, Brian Cuthbert, logistics maestro Mick Curtin, top referee Colm Lyons, Sarsfields' legend Denis Hurley, plus a full review of the 2013 Cork GAA Year? In the Cork GAA Yearbook of course! 

Packed with news, interviews and photographs, the Yearbook is available from the club - contact  Club Runai William O Leary to buy. Priced at just €8, the book will have a limited print run so get yours without delay!

 

 

CORK GAA JERSEY.
The Chill Insurance Cork juvenile jersey is available for purchase all year round at Páirc Uí Rinn at special discounted prices as follows:Ages 1-2 and 3-4: €25
Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 10-11: €32
Age 13-14: €38 Goalkeeper's jersey now available for the first time!! Jerseys on sale from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday. For enquiries, call 021-4291604 or email paircuirinn.cork@gaa.ie. 

2013 was a great year for our Minor Hurling Team capturing the East Region Championship, County Championship and County league Titles. If you wish to order a copy of the Team Photograph please contact the Club Runai at 086 0278790..

 

Nothing beats being there -GAA Season tickets.

The GAA Season Ticket can be purchased at a base price of  â‚¬85 for adults, juveniles are €10

Loyalty rewarded - qualify for All-Ireland Final tickets if you attend 60% of your county's games in your chosen code

·                         Great value - great price plus more discounts throughout the Championship.

·                         Convenience - you have your ticket for your team.

·                         Exclusive Extras - ‘bring a friend’ options, special purchase options for other matches

What’s included?

·                         All your County's Allianz League round matches plus all League semi finals, play-offs and finals in that code

·                         Your County's opening Championship fixture

·                         All Allianz League round matches in your selected code. So if you have a Longford Football Season Ticket you can go to any Allianz League Football match.*

·                         AIB GAA Club All-Ireland Finals in Croke Park on St. Patrick's Day.*

You will also enjoy discount prices during the Championship - Pay & Play kicks in after your opening Championship fixture. Find out more athttp://www.gaa.ie/tickets-and-merchandise/tickets/gaa-season-ticket/price-and-payment/

 

    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.

The Junior C team's win over Castlemartyr.