Youghal in SH Championship...

The big news from the Cork County Convention last Sunday was the Draw for the 2016 Cork Senior Hurling Championship. A new format has been agreed upon for the next 4 years with a review after 2. It means all the first round winners are guaranteed at least 3 games in the Championship whereas losing two games means a championship exit. Twenty five names -Clubs, Divisions and Colleges went into the 'hat' for the first round draw. We  were drawn against fellow East Cork side Youghal. It's a tough draw but then again at this level there is no soft touch. We have never played Youghal in Senior championship though we had two great games against them when we won the Intermediate  Championship. With so many Senior teams from East Cork in the draw there was a good chance of meeting a team from our own Division. Under the new format  the draw for the next round was made also. The winners of our game v Youghal will play the winners of the Avondhu v Ballymartle tie. The losers of our game v Youghal will play the losers of the Bishopstown v Midleton game.

http://www.gaacork.ie/news/370029/County_Championship_Draws_2016

Outgoing Chairman Gerard Lane gave an outstanding address to Convention outlining the era of change ahead. With the revamp of the Championships and the redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh now underway,exciting times lay ahead for all involved in Cork GAA Circles. Gerard stressed the debt we owe to so many hardworking people who are the lifeblood of the GAA in Cork. The work being undertaken in Clubs across the county in physical development and games promotion is massive, and all being done on a voluntary basis.

Pictured are John Arnold, Richie O Regan, Billy Finnegan and Daniel Lane at Convention

Club Membership Fees for 2016. 

Players Fee €100,Non playing members €50,OAP's €20

Student Membership fees to be decided.

Club Lotto

The Jackpot for Tuesday December the 8th was €9200 and there was no winner after the following four numbers were drawn - 7, 14,16 and 22.

The five winners of €30 each were Brian Carey, Kilworth, Barry Hazlewood Toberneague, Siobhan Cashman Ballinahina, Harry O Donovan c/o LAYA, Patsy Hogan Rathcormac . The Jackpot for Tuesday December the 15th was €9,400. Tickets are only €2 each and can be bought in local business outlets and from club members. You can also purchase the tickets online at locallotto.ie

Annual/Yearly Tickets

Wouldn't a Yearly Lotto Ticket (€90) be a great Christmas Present for someone? Contact any Club Officers.

St. Stephens Day Walk or Run

A reminder that the Bride Rovers Juvenile Club are holding a fun run/walk/jog on St Stephen's Day as a fundraiser for the Club. Everyone, young and old are welcome to take part. Sponsorship Cards are now available. With huge numbers of underage players in the Parish the role of the Juvenile Club is vital so please support this venture.

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.ie

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

Keep Fit and Dance.

For those who want to combine fitness and learning the basics of set dancing remember classes are held in the Rathcormac Inn every Wednesday night at 7.30pm. 

Ladies Football Final DVD

Copies of the DVD of the recent Senior Ladies Co. Final are now available. Contact Liam  Barry. 

Volunteers.

We are always seeking new players from four years and upwards and of course older players who may havplayed with other clubs and are now living in the parish are more than welcome to join the Bride Rovers Club. People who never played the games are encouraged to join too as we have a role for everyone. Maybe your talent is in gardening or landscaping, in IT or fundraising, in catering cleaning, flag-making or any other of the many tasks that have to be undertaken in a busy GAA Club. Some people are afraid if they 'join up' they will be overburdened but don’t worry on that score. If you want to give an hour a week or an hour a month to the Bride Rovers Club that contribution will be very much appreciated and respected. They say 'many hands make light work' and in the case of a GAA Club it is really the truth. In the next few months  the playing/training  season on all fronts will be in full swing -why not get involved with your local GAA Club, Bride Rovers? If you want further information on what you could do ring 087 9538077.

Club Sponsors.

The Bride Rovers GAA Club are proud to have Rathcormac Tyres, O Coileáns Bar and Veolia Environmental Services as our valued Club Sponsors.