GALBALLY SQUARE GOLF SOCIETY

- Poor turnout for AGM -

Last Friday evening, 30th January, the Galbally Square Golf Society held their AGM in O’Connell’s Bar, Galbally, to a very disappointing turnout.

The meeting was opened by Brian Chaplin who welcomed those who attended and accepted apologies from others. He then went on to say that, as our present chairman had left the area and was no longer in contact with anyone, we should first elect a new chairman/president.

Charlie McCarthy was proposed and seconded and he agreed to take the position for the next two years. The outgoing captain, Mike Fitzgerald, then took the floor and thanked everyone for making his year a success. He also congratulated the officers for their running of the society.

The next item was the treasurer’s report that was given by Brian Chaplin who presented an ‘account sheet’ to everyone showing the income and expenditure incurred during the year. He then went on to thank his fellow officers and particularly the members for turning up on time to outings and for having the correct money thereby making his duty easier.

This was followed by the secretary’s report presented by Denis Ryan. Denis gave a full account of the past year’s outings and the match play competition giving a report on each outing together with the results. He also thanked his fellow officers and said that he was looking forward to the coming year.

Declan Wallace then stood up to present the handicap secretary’s report. Everyone said that they were happy with the way the handicaps are dealt with for society outings but it was agreed that in the match play competition three-quarters of the handicap difference be used in future instead of the full difference.

The meeting then went on to the election of officers. The captain for 2009 is Marcus Browne, vice-captain Martin Dineen, secretary Denis Ryan, treasurer Brian Chaplin and handicap secretary Declan Wallace.

The incoming captain, Marcus Browne, then thanked everyone for the honour that they had bestowed on him and promised that he would do his utmost in keeping the society to the high standard that it had obtained.

The secretary, Denis Ryan, took the floor again to announce the fixtures for the coming year which are Dromoland Golf Club on Saturday, 21st March, Dundrum Golf & Country Club on Saturday, 18th April, Cahir Golf Club on Saturday, 4th July, Mitchelstown Golf Club on Saturday, 29th August, and the captain’s prize to be held at Ballykisteen Golf Club on Saturday, 26th September.

It was proposed that a ‘president’s cup’ be established and played for between the April and July outings. This was agreed and Denis said that he would find a suitable venue. Denis went on to say that, as last year’s golfing trip to Portugal was such a success, he has organised another trip for the weekend 16th to 19th October.

Denis also mentioned the society website that is full of information about all the forthcoming outings, results of past outings, and copies of press releases. It is hoped that soon we can upload photographs onto the pages for added interest. He was pleased to say that during the past year the site had over 1,500 hits. The website can be accessed on www.galballygolf.com

Under ‘any other business’ it was suggested and passed that we would no longer have a ‘visitors’ prize. In future visitors and guests to outings will play in the main competition but will not be eligible for the first prize.

With the meeting coming to an end a draw took place for free membership amongst the members who attended, the winner being Michael Casey.

LISMORE GOLF CLUB

- Spring league falls foul of the bad weather yet again -

DERMOT O’LEART AGRI SPRING LEAGUE 1ST ROUND
Our annual spring league kindly sponsored by Dermot O’Leary Agri once again fell victim to the weather with the course closed on Saturday. Round two has been extended for another week but competitors are advised that it must finish by Sunday next, 8th February.

In very difficult playing conditions Pat Moore (18) found it to his liking shooting a superb 31 points. The well known courier and club sponsor had no less than eight fours on the card. Second place went to our hon club secretary Willie Henry (13) who also liked it testing underfoot as he also shot 31 points which included two excellent birdies at the 4th and the 11th.

In third was Richard Ormonde Junior (8) who signed for a level par round of 29 points. An excellent approach shot into a stiff wind at the 7th set him up for the easiest of birdies in an almost flawless round.

VOTE OF SYMPATHY

We offer our condolences to our 1998 lady captain Mrs Bernie Burke and family on the untimely passing of her sister Mrs Kathleen Keane, Co Wexford.

MEMBERSHIP 2009

Hon club registrar Mr John O’Mahony wishes to remind all members that 2009 subscriptions are now due. Can you please forward to him or any member of the committee as soon as possible.

CLUB SWEEPSTAKE

All members take note that our annual club sweepstake tickets are now being distributed. Many members have already taken their allocation and the reaction to this novelty draw has been most positive. Any member who has not received their tickets yet please contact draw co-ordinator Mr Nicholas Walsh before he contacts you.

LISMORE LADIES GOLF CLUB

RESULTS
Mon 26-Sun 1st: 1st Ann Bennett(19), 20pts. 2nd Mag Morrissey(19), 19pts; 3rd Joan Cahillane (16) 19pts - penalty pt = 18pts.

FIXTURES
This week Monday 2nd-Sunday 8th sees the start of our East Cork Oil sponsored spring league. This week it consists of a 9 hole entry - re-entry, details of competition are posted in clubhouse. Team captains please notify your players and encourage them to play each week.
Teams as follows:
Team A Patricia Bolger McCarthy (captain), Amanda Power, Bernie Burke, Mary TJ Murphy, Eleanor Burns and Laoisa O’Connor.
Team B Betty Joyce (captain), Siobhan Moroney, Eileen Tinnelly, Sheena Wilkinson, Deirdre O’Donovan and Yvonne Power.
Team C Marie Condon (captain), Mary Beecher, Anna Murphy, Patricia Doyle, Alice Henley and Marion Ryan.
Team D Nora O’Sullivan (captain), Jo Jo Tobin, Gerty Murphy, Gloria Lynch, Bree Condon and Chrissie Denn.
Team E Patricia Lonergan captain), Connie Dowd, Sheila O’Leary, Lorraine Roche, Margaret Troy and Mary O’Donovan.
Team F Joan Cahillane (captain), Esther Hornibrook, Mary M Murphy, Nora O’Leary, Joan Barry and Joan Clancy.
Team G Brid Henry (captain), Sheila Denn, Christine Radley, Patricia Fouhy-Barry, Betty Daly and Margaret O’Brien.
Team H Anne Bennett (captain), Gretta Barry, Rita O’Regan, Marion Moore, Catherine Neville and Esther O’Farrell.
Team I Mag Morrissey (captain), Katherine Moynihan, Kay Condon, Caroline Rothwell, Linda Owens and Siobhan McCarthy.

Finally congratulations to committee member Connie Dowd who celebrated a special birthday this week, looking good Connie!

RESULTS

Monday 26th – Sunday 1st Feb 2nd Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League.
12 Hole Stableford 1st Pat Moore (18) 31pts L6. 2nd Willie Henry (13) 31pts. 3rd Richard Ormonde Jnr (8) 29.

FIXTURES

Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th Feb 2nd round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League extended. 12 hole stableford, sponsored by Ger Wyley Sports, Dungarvan.

FERMOY HANDBALL CLUB

-2008 outstanding year for the club both at adult and juvenile -

Colm Jordan had an outstanding year reaching the All Ireland senior semi-final. His partner was Tony Healy, Ballydesmond. They were narrowly defeated by Paul Brady the current World No. 1 and his partner Michael Finnegan from Cavan. The scores were 21-9, 18-21, 21-19.

Colm also played in the intermediate, winning gold medals at singles and also winning gold medals in doubles at Munster level. But in the doubles Colm and his partner from Mallow P Buckley went on to win the All Ireland final at intermediate and took home the gold medal in the singles. Colm had to give best to Gavin Buggy from Wexford in the county scene.

Fermoy won intermediate county singles won by Alan O’Dwyer. In intermediate doubles Paudie and John Donegan won defeating Liscarroll in the final. In junior doubles Tom and John McDonagh won this final defeating Ballydesmond in novice A singles. John McDonagh took this title.

Novice B singles was won by Fermoy and Novice B doubles also. In diamond masters A singles Michael Jordan won this defeating Dan O’Brien from Liscarroll. Michael Jordan also won the Munster 40x20 and 60x30 Diamond Masters Singles and won the doubles with Dan O’Brien from Liscarroll.

At juvenile level Fermoy the County B championships, at U12 singles Michael Powell. In U13 Rian Sexton and Anthony Noonan won the county title defeating Ballydesmond. In U13 singles Kurt Bowes won this grade and in U14 doubles Ryan Ahern and Erick Stapleton took this title.

In U15 doubles Patrick McDonagh and E Cody took this title. In U16 Arthur McDonagh was runner-up in the A section and represented Cork in 40x20 and 60x30. In the 60x30 Arthur won the Munster title and a gold medal and went on to the All Ireland semi-final.

The World Handball Championships will be held this year in America, Portland, Oregon in October. There will be players travelling from Fermoy especially the current mens A world champion Colm Jordan. We will be fundraising this year. The support from the business people and the general public has been outstanding. This world title would not be made possible without your support.

Juvenile training in the community youth centre Saturday morning 11 to 1.15.

We just received handball results at juvenile level. On Sunday last we had two players playing on the A Cork team in Galbally, Co Limerick. Kurt Bowes represented Cork in U13 doubles. His partner Aidan Kerins, Ballydesmond defeated Michael Donovan and Shane Heffernan, Limerick 15-0 15-0.

Also playing for Fermoy in Galbally in U17 Singles Arthur McDonagh defeated Richard O’Carroll 21-1 21-0. They are playing again in a weeks time, outstanding display by the two boys.

COLAISTE AN CHRAOIBHIN, FERMOY BASKETBALL

- Colaiste capture another county basketball title -

Colaiste an Chraoibhin, Fermoy returned to the winners’ rostrum for the second time in 8 days, when the U 16 boy’s team put in an inspiring all round performance to capture another county basketball title. The final was held in Parochial Hall, and their opponents on the day were Beara Community College, Castletownbere, 34-30, and Scoil Mhuire, Beal Atha ‘n Ghaortaidh, 36-13.

Colaiste an Chraoibhin 34 Beara Community College 30
In a hugely entertaining game, there was very little to choose between the sides. Colaiste were the dominant team early on. They opened the scoring, but Beara responded with a fine 3 pointer.

It was basket for basket for the remainder of the quarter, but Colaiste had the slight edge, and led by 4 points, 9-5, at the end of the 8 minutes. Both teams traded baskets in the opening minutes of the second quarter, before Colaiste stepped up a gear and took hold of the game. Colaiste were superb.

Rory Sexton and James Flynn were doing an amount of damage, as they combined well in the fast breaks, to score 8 points between them. Colum McCarthy and Daniel Hayes were fantastic in defence, as they grabbed rebound after rebound, and their quick passing led to some further scores for Colaiste.

Colaiste were well in control, as they held their opponents scoreless for the remainder of the quarter, to lead 21-9 at the interval. Colaiste continued to dominate the opening minutes of the third quarter, and went 15 points clear of their opponents.

This was the turning point for Beara. Beara were soon cutting into the lead, and they went on to score 9 consecutive points as Fermoy struggled to come to grips with their attack. There was just 6 points, 24-18, separating the teams, as they entered the final quarter. It was still all to play for in the final quarter.

Midway through the quarter, Beara led for the first time during the game. This was the wake up call for Fermoy. Colaiste had to pull out all the stops. They began to settle back into the game, and some excellent passing led to some scores.

With 60 seconds left on the clock, the game could have gone either way. Colaiste stood tall and chased everything while covering every inch of the boards. They managed to win back possession twice at the crucial stage, and up stepped Evan Harris O’Sullivan, who calmly slotted home 4 points to finally kill off the game.

The final score was 34-30, a great win for Colaiste. Team and scorers: Padraig Clancy, Rory Sexton (10), James Flynn (6), Daniel Hayes (6), Colum McCarthy (6), Nicholas Critch, Oliver Critch, Evan Harris O’Sullivan (6), Ricardo Varanda, Zoltan Szachari, Stephen Sinclair, Kenneth Dawson, Brian Sibiya, David Bracken.

Colaiste an Chraoibhin 36 Scoil Mhuire 13
Next up were the winners of last year’s final, Scoil Mhuire, Baile Atha ‘n Ghaoraidh. Colaiste an Chraoibhin were their opponents last year and had to be content with runners-up prize. But this year, there was no mistaking Colaiste’s intentions. They had waited twelve months for this! Colaiste took control of the game from the tip off.

They applied all the pressure, and the hard work paid off. Colaiste were on song with a series of baskets to open a 6 point lead, 8-2, at the end of the quarter. Fermoy continued to run the court in the second quarter. The Fermoy defence was solid, leaving Scoil Mhuire with little chance of scoring.

Some deadly shooting from Rory Sexton, stretched Colaiste’s lead to 11 points, 16-11, at the interval. Scoil Mhuire fought back in the third quarter. Daniel Hayes and Padraig Clancy were working hard in defence, and were a constant threat in attack.

It was basket for basket for the entire quarter, but Colaiste held their nerve and led by 11 points going into the final quarter. Fermoy increased the tempo in the final quarter.

It was all 1 way traffic, with Colaiste pushing further ahead. Colaiste held their opponents scoreless for the entire quarter. Colum McCarthy was fantastic in defence, as he rebounded well and was a great support to his team mates, and up front he was putting his name on the scoresheet.

Colaiste won on a 36-13 scoreline, to claim the silverware and become county champions. Team and scorers: Padraig Clancy (2), Rory Sexton (10), James Flynn (2), Daniel Hayes (8), Colum McCarthy (10), Nicholas Critch, Oliver Critch, Evan Harris O’Sullivan (2), Ricardo Varanda (2), Zoltan Szachari, Stephen Sinclair, Kenneth Dawson, Brian Sibiya, David Bracken.

BALLYLANDERS AFC

- U12s keep good run going in tough conditions -

Ballylanders 8 Cappamore 0
On Saturday, 30th January Ballylanders kept up their chase and challenge for every point and tackle they could win on the field. As they are trying to achieve league success, it is vital to play well and put in an effort every time they take to the field.

This team are a team that can win games and must continue their season to the very end just as they have been playing it so far. Unfortunately I do not have the scorers’ names, but do have the times of the goals scored and in each half Ballylanders dominated.

The first goal came on one minute and thirty seconds after a fine passing move. (1-0) The second came in the ninth minute, with a break away a slotted finish, after Cappamore seemed to start to make a fight of it. (2-0)

The third goal in the twenty third minute, with Bally on the break, the shot was lifted over the keeper from outside the box and into the top corner for a classy finish. (3-0)

Ballylanders had missed a hat full of chance, where passing into the net would have done, instead powerful shots were tried, it was lucky they could afford these misses.

As both teams tired, the goals got less frequent and there was another just before the break, on twenty ninth minute, as the Bally manager and coaches rallied their team it paid of with quicker passing and another break saw another goal, not unlike the break away goals before them. (4-0).

The second half started with the same pattern as before with Bally scoring in the thirty second (5-0), the thirty sixth minute (6-0) and the was the pick of the bunch, the headed goal from a corner. In the fiftieth-minute Bally made added another. (7-0).

The scoring still wasn’t over in this match after some good defending, tackling and all-round play through out the game by the home side, late on fifty fourth minute Bally made it eight. (8-0).

This team need to carry on fighting for every ball and playing the way they know how, this will bring them victories.

BALLYLANDERS WEEKLY SOCCER CLUB LOTTO AT €9,600

The numbers drawn in the Ballylanders lotto draw on Monday, 2nd December were 5, 7, 10 and 28. There was no winner this week. The 3 €25 lucky dip winners were Moss Hannon c/o DJ; Sheila Fraher c/o Daybreak and Del Sheehan c/o Tom. Jackpot next week is €9,600. Next week’s draw is to be held in MacDermott’s Bar.

JUNIOR FIXTURES AND TRAINING

The junior team fixture is on Sunday, 8th February TBA. Training is at Galbally astroturf on Wednesdays (court is booked for an hour from 8pm) then Friday at Castlepark 7.45pm start. Be ready to start on pitch for 7.45pm sharp.

Under 15 Team Fixture
The U15s team have no fixture this weekend.

U13 Team Fixture
The U13s team, of the first division, have no fixture this weekend.

U12 Team Fixture
The U12s team have no fixture this weekend. Under 10 Team Fixtures and Training The U10s A team fixture is on Saturday, 7th February, home v Galbally ko 3pm. The U10s B team fixture is on Saturday, 7th February, home v Cappamore ko 3pm. Above kick off times may change, your manager will notify you. Training is at Galbally or Castlepark Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.45pm, this may change depending on conditions.

Under 8 Team Training
Training is at Castlepark Tuesday 6-7pm. Justin and Christina Faust will coach six to eight year olds children and all are welcome. Contact 087-20-30-638 to play, every child needs boots, shin guards, togs etc and please bring a soccer ball.

CONTACT THE CLUB

If you would like to join the club or contribute in a particular way or need to contact a particular aged team coach try a person listed for more information:
Contact: Ballylanders Soccer Club Secretary, Eoin Ryan for our schoolboys and junior teams information. 087-921-2509.
Contact: Ballylanders Ladies Managers, Rob and Mary McInerney for schoolgirls teams and information. 062-46614.
Contact: Treasurer, DJ Noonan for lotto 6 or 12 monthly subscriptions, €50 and €100 respectively. 086-855-0299.
Contact: Public Relations Officer and Children’s Welfare Officer, Justin Faust in confidence, 087-2030-638.

KILWORTH SQUASH CLUB

- Charlie Macs division 4 team win third in a row -

Charlie Mac’s Division 4 Munster Squash League Team On Thursday, 29th Jan our division 4 team took on Kilbrin at home. On the night every game more or less went to the wire and in the end a hard fought win by the Kilworth lads ensued.

Marc Gallagher got the night off to a flyer with a very tough win by 3-2. Brian Carey took the spoils in his game by a margin of 3-1. This left Aidan Kenny with the chance to win the match on the night. In a stunning encounter Aidan was pipped to the line by a very strong Kilbrin player, again 3-2 was the score.

Conor Cooney went in at number 2 on the team and put the seal on a great night for the home team by winning his match 3-1. Trevor Slattery finished the night with a 3-1 win also. That meant the team had taken almost maximum points from both opening games. On Tues., 3rd Feb we made our first trip away from home.

The Orchard was the venue and the same five players took part. Once again we had a resounding victory. Conor, Trevor, Aidan and Marc all won 3-0, with Brian taking his match 3-1. At this early stage of the competition the Kilworth team are very happy with the start they have made.

There are some very tough outings coming up however, starting with Silversprings at home this Thursday, 5th Feb. All are welcome to come along as your support is much appreciated by the lads.

LADDER

The ladder competition has begun in earnest this week. All the players from the recent competition have been seeded and are now ready to start playing the player either one or two above them in order to climb the ladder.

Feel free to contact the relevant players and we will have a finals night in May to see who can get to the top of the tree. There will also be prizes for the highest climber. A ladies ladder will follow shortly.

COACHING SESSIONS

The 45 min coaching sessions are up and running now, there have been more than 18 participants in these sessions in the court on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

NEW MEMBERS

Anyone interested in getting involved please call Trevor (086-9477210) / Conor (086-8239754) or e-mail trevor@slatterytravel.ie / Conor.Cooney@arup.com. There will be a competition starting in mid Feb, which will include all the newcomers. All welcome.