FERMOY MULTI SPORTS CLUB

- Fermoy Multi Sports Club goes from strength to strength -

The Fermoy Multi Sports Club has been a huge success to date. We now have over ten participants and an equal number of students volunteering from Fermoy secondary schools. Participants have travelled from all over Cork to join in the activities.

All volunteers are currently taking part in the inclusive games training and will be fully certified in the coming weeks. The club takes place from 2pm to 4pm in the Loreto Secondary School hall on Saturdays. All are welcome to attend.

IRISH GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND AND NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND ASSIST WITH CLUB FUNDING

In a bid to promote physical activity for people with a visual impairment the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the National Council for the Blind in Ireland have agreed to assist with the funding for facilities and lifeguards for the Cork Swimming Club for people with a visual impairment.

This funding will enable people with a visual impairment to come along and avail of a safe and comfortable swimming environment each week.

The news came as a huge surprise for club members who are delighted for this great opportunity. Huge thanks to both organisations for this very positive move. The swimming club for people with a visual impairment takes place each Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm in Leisure World, Bishopstown. All are welcome.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY CLUB TRAINING

After a long search for a suitable venue, the Cork wheelchair rugby team finally began training on September 29th in the Ursulines Secondary School, Blackrock. The training will be taking place every Monday evening until the Christmas break.

BOCCIA CLUB

The Cork Boccia Club had their first training session on Saturday the 27th September. The club will run every second week similar to the boccia club in Limerick which will run on opposite weeks.

Training takes place in the COPE Foundation Sports Hall in Montenotte from 2pm–4pm every second Saturday.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR PEOPLE WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Thanks to the help of Kelly Boutilier from Irish Blind Sports, Cork has created a number of opportunities for people with a visual impairment to participate in physical activity. The Cork Walking Group will complete their first walk on Saturday, 4th October in Timoleague.

LOCAL CLUBS AND TRAINING

If you are interested in getting involved in any of the following clubs either to participate or on a voluntary basis please get in touch. For information on any of the following activities please call Sinead on 021-4665085 or 086-7947923 or e-mail Sinead at scostello@cclsp.com. Fermoy Multi Sport Club at Loreto Secondary School Saturdays 2pm – 4pm. Age 14+. €5 per person. Wheelchair karate at the Mercy Centre Mallow, Tuesdays 5.30pm. €8 per person.

 

CONNA BOWLING CLUB

- 16th annual open pairs bowling tournament a continued success -

The 16th annual open pairs bowling Tournament was held in the hall in Conna from Thursday 25th to Sunday, 28th September last. There was a big entry of 104 teams, which compares favourably with 92 for last year. The Conna club itself had 11 teams entered.

The four teams that emerged from the Thursday evening matches were: J O’Driscoll (DCS), John Martin and Michael O’Regan (Conna), Danny Twohig (Ballincollig Com.) and P. McEvoy (Mitchelstown).

From Friday evening we had Con Delaney (Ballincollig Com.), Conor Middleton (Crosshaven), Keith Middleton (Crosshaven) and Paddy O’Leary and Noeleen Tanner (Conna).
Saturday afternoon’s foursome were: Phillip Walton and Tom Finn (Conna), Eamon Stroker (BEDA), Sean O’Riordan (Watergrasshill) and M.White (Killarney).
The winners on Saturday night were: C. O’Sullivan (Midleton), M.Canning (Glounthaune), Tony O’Shea (Midleton) and Jim Caplice (Midleton).

On Sunday the 16 teams were reduced to 8 and then to 4 to give us the semi-final pairings. In the first of these Conor and Mary Middleton of Crosshaven narrowly defeated Danny and Anne Twohig of Ballincollig Com. on a scoreline of 7-6. This reversed last year’s final result between the same pairings.

In the other semi-final Tony O’Shea and Marie Triggs of Midleton had a decisive victory over Eamonn and Gertie Stroker of BEDA. The final was a tight and tense affair with the Middletons coming from behind to beat Tony and Marie on a scoreline of 9-5.

During the presentation ceremony Conna Bowls Club Captain Bernadette Feeney congratulated the prize winners and thanked everybody who helped make the tournament the success it was.

She had a special mention for main sponsors Dave Feeney and Sons, hard working secretary Noeleen Tanner, canteen supervisor Liam Hannigan, raffle sponsors, umpires and neighbouring clubs who lent mats and other equipment.

Derek Feeney then presented the prizes to the winning teams and Bernadette also presented the club’s perpetual trophy to outright winners Conor and Mary Middleton.

CASTLE CELTIC (CASTLETOWNROCHE) AFC

- Unlucky -

Castle Celtic 2 Los Zargos 4
On Saturday last at home the lads were down to play a skilful L Zargos outfit, which proved in the end what a fine side they are. As the game began we found it hard going with the away team doing all the attacking.

Then with ten minute gone we found the away team struck their first of four in this half, mind you we were lucky to be just four down at the break. Just as we thought we were getting back into the game the unthinkable happens our centrehalf lost the ball out on the right wing and from that mistake the away team’s striker went clean through on goal.

Out came stand-in keeper O’Regan, who had a fine game. He tried to two block the angle, which he did, but before he knew it the ball was coolly chipped over him 2-0 down, that goal hurt us the most.

Things got worse ten minutes before half time the Zargos striker picked up a pass from midfield and at the end of our box, with a quick turn, he hammered a left boot bullet into the bottom corner.

Regan got a hand to it but to no avail 3-0. Just on the stroke of half time, a ball in from right to the back post the smallest man plants a bullet header into the bottom corner 4-0, game over. The ref blew for half time.

A few hard words were spoken at the interval, in the meantime the first change took place. Adrian Scully Callaghan goes off injured so is replaced by Shanballymore man Brian Sheedy, who I have to say played really well after coming on.

So a quiet second half opened, 10 minutes gone and a lovely waited ball from midfield by Mick Browne to Mick Linehan’s feet, Linehan took off on a dazzling run that brought him into the box, out came the Zargos defender and upended Linehan, who let’s just say took one amazing dive in the box.

The ref pointed to spot conned. Linehan took the pen and shot into bottom left, 4-1.

Maybe a turn around was on the cards with Celtic well on top. Two more subs on Alan Sheedy for Seanie Browne and Garvan O’Callaghan. To be fair the two lads gave their best when they came on.

Now we went searching for goal number two for which didn’t have to wait long for. A nice cute ball by Relihan up the left wing for Linehan who took control. He fed a lovely ball for Biscuit who was baring down on the goalkeeper who came flying out, Biscuit hammered the ball into the roof of the net, a great finish 4-2. Now we had hope and the vibes began to echo around Celtic Park.

Then with tem minutes left, Biscuit let fly from 25 yards, only for the ball to hammer off the bar and be cleared away. As they say ‘chance gone’ and the game fizzled out.

Zargos won 4-2, their first half show proved to be the winning period. As for our guys, well if we can play two halves next Sunday, away to Macroom, we might get something from that game.
Team: R Regan, D Butler, S Browne, C Relihan, J Enright, Alan Biscuit Driscoll, Micky Whelan, Tom Foley, Scully, Mick Linehan, Mick Brown, capt. Subs used Alan Sheedy (Tevez), Brian Sheedy, Garvan O’Callaghan.
Macroom v Castle Celtic, Sunday, October 12th, 3pm kick off in Macroom Town Park. Players outside Castle Arms 1pm.

INJURY NEWS

Adrian O’Callaghan fit and ready for next week he tells me. Andrew Gib O’Riordan another two weeks out wrist, Harry O’Farrell, ankle another two weeks, Niall O’Callaghan, thumb injury another 3 weeks out, Colin Healy, hamstring 3 weeks, Seanie Browne hamstring 3 weeks.

We wish all players speedy recovery see use back in the mix soon.

 

KILWORTH SQUASH CLUB

- Attention all squash players -

Squash Club Season 2008-2009

Attention all squash players in the area!! If anyone is interested in getting involved for the coming season please phone Trevor Slattery on 086-9477210. The Kilworth Squash Club is back up and running and we are now taking names for our singles competition in November.

If anyone is looking to play friendly squash games we have an active membership and will be running a ladder for the season, along with various team and individual competitions.

The new committee is made up of Trevor Slattery (chairman), Conor Cooney (sec), Sean O Brien and Aidan Kenny (joint treasurers). Please let us know if there are any questions you have – e-mail trevor@slatterytravel.ie or call Trevor on 086-9477210.

To existing members you should have by now received the draw and teams for the October/November competition. This competition is kindly sponsored by the Kilworth Sports Complex.

Joining the complex opens the door to an array of sports and classes unrivalled anywhere. Anyone wanting to become a member of the sports complex can play tennis, squash, racquetball, handball or avail of the many other facilities and classes run by the complex.

The teams are as follows and are also up on the notice board in the club, first games Monday, 13 October. Please play your games as per schedule.
Team A: Conor Cooney, Kieran Walsh, Martin Shanahan, Fergus Flynn.
Team B: Trevor Slattery, Colman Sweeney, Paul Neligan, Noel Flynn.
Team C: Aidan Kenny, Alan Kenny, Noel Gowen, Sean Keane.
Team D: Marc Gallagher, Ritchie O’Brien, Damien McNamara, Alan McCarthy.
Team E: Brian Carey, Will Twomey, Ed Forde, Paddy Blackley.
Team F: Sean O’Brien, Kieran O’Donoghue, John Sheehan, Maurice McNamara.

 

 

TALLOW GAA

- Tallow must take out Gunners to advance -

Senior Hurling Quarter-Final

Some nine months after most teams started training we are finally into the business end of the Waterford senior hurling championship. We are down to the last eight with no second chances.

The quarter-final draw has thrown up some interesting pairings with the clash of neighbours Lismore and reigning county champions Ballyduff along with our own game against Ballygunner sure to attract a big crowd to Fraher Field on Sunday.

Mount Sion and Ballygunner have between them dominated club hurling here since ’94 taking 13 out of 14 titles. Ballyduff broke that stranglehold last year. With the elimination of Mount Sion, Ballygunner now stand alone as clear favourites with the bookies to take the county title. They are coming into good form following a convincing win over Fourmilewater in a challenge game last weekend.

Tallow and Ballygunner met recently in the Sargent Cup but little could be deduced from this encounter as Ballygunner were well below full strength on the day. The Gunners will undoubtedly see Tallow as an easy draw en route to the semi-final. Manager Colin Cunningham is happy with the way preparations have gone.

“We have a few injury worries but overall we are happy with preparations given the time lapses between games. We know we will have to lift our game but we know the lads have it in them.”

Our lads are under no illusions as to the challenge facing them. That said they have no reason to fear Ballygunner. Our recent form against Stradbally was not impressive but was far from a true reflection of the quality of our squad.

We have a seasoned bunch of players now well capable of beating Ballygunner if they hurl to form. It’s time Tallow stepped up to the mark. I’m sticking my neck out here but I believe they will. As I said our game is part of a double header with the Ballyduff/Lismore game in Fraher Field on Sunday.

Our game has a 2 o’clock start, so get the dinner over early. Your support for hurling in Waterford would be very much appreciated.

TALLOW GAA LOTTO

Tallow GAA lotto is supported by Kearney’s Restaurant. Results from 29/9/08: Numbers drawn: 3, 11, 21 and 24. No jackpot winner. Consolation prize winners: George McDonnell, Mai Geary, Ellie and Olivia Mason and Anne Nicholson. Promoter: H. Jackpot for 6/10/08 will be €10,500. Results published next week.

COMHBHRON

The late John Joe Murphy was affectionately known as “The Carrick Man.” The origins of this nickname are somewhat obscured through the mists of time but his brother Willie told me it came about because of John Joe’s admiration for the legendary Cork hurler Willie John Daly of Carrigtwohill.

A stylist exponent of the game himself, John Joe appreciated the quality of excellence in others. John Joe’s other great passion was point-to-point races, one shared with Willie John.

It was only fitting that the two would become friends as they met at race meetings over the years. John Joe hurled with Tallow for two years in the early 50s before the Shamrock club was formed. He hurled with distinction for the Shamrocks, mainly at centre forward in the years that followed and was renowned for his ability to pick off the points.

Tallow GAA Club extends deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the sad passing of John Joe. I measc laochra na bhflaitheas go raibh a anam uasal.

SPONSOR

Tallow Area Credit Union
U21 Players Profile
No date has yet been set for the U21 county final so with a bit of time on our hands we have decided to introduce you to the players. We hope to profile as many players as possible over the next few weeks.

We begin this week with Kevin Henley, James Hampton, Eoin Costello, Sean O’Sullivan and Cathal Herlihy.
Kevin Henley: Caoimhin O hAinile. D.O.B: 5/8/’87. Nickname: “Nuts” Favourite position: Wing forward. Favourite hurlers: Ken McGrath, Paul Flynn, Henry Shefflin Favourite music: Country & Western/Rebel. Avril Lavigne. Sportspeople you admire: Ronan O’Gara, Michael Carruth. Favourite car: Lamborghini (purple) Fav actor/actress: Vin Diesel, Pamela Anderson. Fav holiday destination: Killarney. Most memorable sporting moment: Beating Cork anytime. Biggest influences on playing career: Finn and Liam Aherne. Inspirational quote: “Hoosh it out the wing.” Kevin has been a key player on our junior team for the last few years. Having observed his regular forays outfield from goal the selectors tried him at wing forward where his speed skill and tenacity made him an instant success. He is vice captain of our U21 team but unfortunately broke his foot recently and may not have enough time to recover for the final.
James Hampton: Seamus de Hamptun. D.O.B. 4/5/87 Nickname: “Hammers” Favourite position: corner forward. Favourite hurlers: Eric Flynn (Hickey), Paul Flynn, Kevin Henley. Favourite band: Dubliners. Sportspeople you admire: Steven Gerrard. Fav. actor/actress: Jenna Jameson, Brad Pitt. Fav holiday destination: Australia, Ballynoe. Memorable sporting moment: Tallow winning U21 title 2002 Biggest influence on playing career: James Beecher. Inspirational quote: “Take off your boots and give it socks”. “Hammers” has been an important member of our junior and senior squad for the last few years. He is a versatile player who will always give 100%. This is his last year at U21 and he would love to finish with a county medal.
Eoin Costello: Eoin MacCoisteala. D.O.B. 25/2/89 Nickname: “Lesner”. Fav. Position: Midfield. Fav player: Damien Hayes, Eddie Sportsman. Under age achievements: Galway Feile title with Athenry, U16 Galway county title. Fav band/music: Rock ‘n Roll, Guns ‘n Roses. Sportspeople you admire: Ronan O’Gara, Lewis Hamilton. Fav car: Corolla van with bad exhaust. Fav actor/actress: Tom Hanks, Jessica Alba. Best holiday destination: Clancys in Tallow. Memorable sporting moment: Ireland beating England in Croke Park. Biggest influence on playing career: Tom Cloonan Inspirational quote: “Wear into it!” His own quote: “I’m going back to college. It’s a good a way as any to ride out this recession.” “Lesner” joined us last year from Athenry and has fitted in well. He’s a laid back kinda dude who would fit in anywhere with his easy going manner. He played junior with us this year but is capable of taking a step up if he works at it. He wants a Waterford county medal.
Cathal Herlihy: Cathal O hIarlatha. Nickname: Herls. Fav position: Corner forward. Fav players: Eoin Murphy, Joe Deane. Fav singer/band: Kanyi West. Sportspeople you admire: Roy Keane, Ronan O’Gara. Fav Car: Golf. Fav actor/actress: Al Pacino, Carmen Electra. Best holiday destination: Ballysaggart. Memorable sporting moment: Semi-final v Tipp this year. Biggest influence on playing career: Billy O’Keefe. Shamrocks player Cathal is a 2nd year Commerce student at U.C.C. He has hurled with all the lads up through the ages in Cois Bhride. A talented, intelligent hurler with great application, he delivered vital scores in the Western final.
Sean O Sullivan: Sean O Suilleabhain. D.O.B. 12/5/90 Nickname: Sully Position: Goalkeeper Fav players: Ken McGrath, Davey Fitz. Fav music/band: Dance, Tiesto. Sportspeople you admire: Muhammad Ali, Brian O’Driscoll, John Treacy, Roy Keane. Fav car: BMW X5. Fav actor/actress: Adam Sandler, Catherine Zeta Jones. Best holiday destination: Amsterdam. Biggest influence on sporting career: Ned Power. Inspirational quote: “Go out and give it a lash.” Sully has played in goals for our minor, U21 and junior teams this year. He is a promising young keeper who still has 3 more years at U21 level.

 

GRANGE G.A.A. CLUB

- Defeat in league finals -

Our junior B footballers were beaten in the Cavanagh’s J.B.F.L. final by Liscarroll played in a downpour in Shanballymore last Saturday. Liscarroll were 3 points up but a great goal by Lee Tobin leveled the game.

This was followed up by a point from the same player with Mick Roche, Paul Browne, Patrick Howard, Lee Tobin, Brian Cashman, Fergal Fitzgerald, Derek O’Shea all playing well. Two points by Brian Cashman but Liscarroll scored a great goal. Half time score Liscarroll 1-6 Grange 1-3.

In the second half Liscarroll started the better team scoring two points. Grange replied with two points from Brian Cashman. Now it was Grange’s turn to up the game with Daithi Noonan getting the better of his man. Paudie Hannon who replaced the injured Lee Tobin, played well and when Brian Cashman was fouled in the small square, referee Owen Walsh awarded a penalty.

Derek O’Shea stepped up to score a goal giving the goalkeeper no chance but Liscarroll came down field to score a point from a free. With PJ Roche now on at centrefield Andrew Calnan on wing back and Kieran Kelleher on at full forward, Grange scored a point by Brian Cashman (unlucky not to score a goal), the Liscarroll goalkeeper brought off a good save.

Now a point down and into injury time Grange got two chances to level the game. With the last kick of the game K Kelleher won a great ball on our wing. The ball dropped into the square was flicked on by Niall McCarthy and it went inches wide. Following the kick out it was all over. We congratulate Liscarroll. This was a very sporting game all through.
Referee: Owen Walsh was fair with both teams in the conditions on the day. Team: M Roche, P Browne, P Howard, N McCarthy, D Cahill, C Roche, D Roche, J Roche, D O’Shea, L Tobin, G Howard, B Cashman, S Barry, F Fitzgerald, D Noonan, Subs: P Hannon, PJ Roche, A Calnan, K Kelleher.
Coach and Selectors: The club would like to thank our coach Turlough O’Rourke who did a great job this year. We hope he will be back next year and also the selectors. Liam O’Flynn, John Roche and James Roche and all the players who put in great efforts all throughout the year. We hope to see you all back next year.

DIVION 2 FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Grange will be playing in the second division next year. Roll on 2009.

WELL DONE

Well done to Devon Roche on winning the All Ireland Army cross country on last Friday.

BEST WISHES

Best wishes to Derek O’Shea and Denise O’Sullivan who are getting married in two weeks time. Derek is a great club player and never lets the club down. Denise is also a great supporter of the club and the Kerry football team. We remind her that they were beaten in the All Ireland final a few weeks ago.

BEST OF LUCK

Best of luck to Kildorrery in the county final against Valley Rovers and also St. Catherine’s minor hurlers in the county minor final.

CO BOARD DRAW

By now existing members will have received their data from the draw office 2008-2009. The next draw will be the September/October draw which will take place on Friday, October 31st in Cork. In the meantime promoters are reminded to collect their subscriptions. New members will always be welcome while there is always a chance of winning a fine prize. There is the added advantage of supporting the club as well.

BEST WISHES

We wish one of our better players Paul Howard, who is going for an operation, the best of luck. We hope to see this player back in 2009.

WELL DONE PAUDIE

Well done to Paudie Hannon on playing Australian rules football for a month down under. It was a great time for him. Paudie came on last Saturday and was unlucky not to score a goal. Is he the first Grange footballer to play Aussie rules football. Paudie you might bring a few to us next year.