At the Eire Og GAA Club Pavilion in Ovens on Sunday night last we collected our first silverware for the 2014 season. The occasion was the Cork  Senior Scor Final for 2013/2014 and we participated in the Leiriu Section. This was a new competition which replaced the original Novelty Act in which we've had a lot o success over the years. The Leiriu puts the emphasis on Irish History, culture and Mythology  but can still have a comic content. In the East Cork Final in Lisgoold last month we were the only participants and with no County Semi Finals this year we went straight to the County Final. With a piece based on the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 and outlining the effect that fight had on Clare hurling we took to the stage on Sunday night in Ovens. When the results were announced Bride Rovers were the only East Cork winners. We now go forward to the Munster Semi Final in Cappamore on March 22nd. Our cast was Sean Arnoid, Muiris O Suilleabhain, Orla Ni Arnoid, Seamus Mac Firbhise agus Sean O Braceid. Thanks to our loyal band of supporters who travelled to Ovens on Sunday night last. This was our fifth time winning the Carbery Cup- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2013 and now 2014. Pictured James Bermingham, John Arnold, Jonathan Bracket, Mossie O Sullivan, and Orla Arnold.

 

On Sunday last our Senior Hurlers travelled to Blackpool to take on Glen Rovers in the Red FM Senior Hurling League.  Having received a severe drubbing from Douglas in our opening game a better display was vital. That's what was served up in a relatively low scoring game which we won by double scores 14 points to 7 for Glen Rovers. A good result and there is always something special about playing one of the 'old-firm' City Senior teams like the Glen, the Rockies or the Barrs.

Scorers B. Johnson 0 8,

D. Dooley 0 2

L. Forde, J. Mannix, M. Kearney & M. Collins  0 1 each.

 

D. Fitzgerald ,F. Collins,B. Walsh,S. Kearney,L. Forde,B. Murphy,S. Walsh,M. Liddane,J. Pratt,M. Kearney,B. Johnson,M. Collins,O. Murphy,S. Glasgow,S. Ryan

 Subs Used,D. Dooley,C. O Connor,J. Mannix,B. O Driscoll. D. Carr

 

At Pynes Field on Sunday our Junior Hurling team had a good work out against Duhallow side Tullylease. After a good game the visitors came out on top by a margin of four points.

 

 FIXTURES THIS WEEKEND.

 We are double engaged with Castlelyons this weekend. On Friday night we play them in the u21 Football Championship in Castlelyons at 8.15 pm -under  lights. On Saturday we are at home to Castlelyons in the Minor Football league at 2 o clock.

 

After nearly a year uor Lotto Jackpot was won on Tuesday night of last week. The draw took place in Benskin’s Bar for a jackpot of €12,600. The four numbers drawn were 3/4/6 & 12  and  Vincent Frawley from Fermoy was the lucky holder of a ticket with these four numbers. Well done Vincent on your great win.

The winner of the  five €30 'Lucky Dips’ were;
. James Ahern, Hightown
. Liam Gray, Kildinan
. Batt Dorgan, Glenagoul
. Henry Hazelwood, Toberneague
. Nuala Dee c/o Laya Healthcare. 

This weeks draw took  place in The Rathcormac Inn on Tuesday March the 11th for a jackpot of €2,000.

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. We are always looking for new Lotto Ticket sellers so if you could sell even a few tickets each week it would be of great benefit to the  Club.

 

The Astro-turf pitch at the Bride Rovers Club grounds  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 Cork GAA Sponsors Chill Insurance have  announced a new Affinity Scheme which can help raise funds for individual  Clubs in the County.  Its simple, if people in the county of Cork are taking out policies with Chill Insurance we will donate €10 from each policy to any Cork GAA club they wish. All they have to do is quote their designated club code when going online at www.chill.ie or phoning the Cork Office on 021 601 8600.

A fundraising Table Quiz for St. Patricks Community Hospital Fermoy will be held in O Coileains Bar Rathcormac. Full details next week.

 Twitter and Tweet. And Website.

The Tweets and Twitters have been going well all year. 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@ Bride RoversGAA or on our own website at www.briderovers.ie

Any news items or general items of interest are very welcome for inclusion and should be sent to Gerard Lane.

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