Midleton GAA Club

06 June, 2024

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

Pa White in action against Carrigaline in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday. Photo: Eddie O'Hare/Echo.

MIDLETON 1-26 CARRIGALINE 0-17

Our senior hurlers made it seven wins from seven league games on Saturday in front of a big crowd at a sun-drenched Clonmult Memorial Park.

Points from Pa White (2), Sam Quirke and Cormac Beausang had the sides level at 0-4 apiece after eight minutes. 

We then hit six points in a row through Mikey Finn, Paul Connaughton, Ross O'Regan and three from Cormac Beausang to see us lead by 0-10 to 0-4 with four minutes to play in the opening half.

Points followed from Pa White, Luke O'Farrell, Ross O'Regan and Cormac Beausang to see us lead by 0-14 to 0-7 at the break.

Carrigaline opened the second-half with two early points before Alex Quirke was pulled down for a penalty for the home side on four minutes. Up came Brion Saunderson to lash the ball to the Carrigaline net to put us into a 1-14 to 0-9 lead.

Points frollwed from Ross O'Regan (2) and Cormac Beausang to see us lead by 1-17 to 0-13 with 11 minutes to play.

Luke O'Farrell, Paul Haughney, Cormac Beausang, David Cremin and Pa White points saw us lead by 1-23 to 0-14 as the game entered injury-time and there was still time for three more points from, Alex Quirke, Ross O'Regan and Mikey FInn to see us end up 12 point victors on a final score of 1-26 to 0-17. 

We have two league games to go. First up is a trip to Newtownshandrum on Friday, June 21 before we are due to play St. Finbarr's in the last game of the league on Sunday, June 30 in Togher.

Scorers for Midleton: Cormac Beausang 0-8, Ross O’Regan 0-5, Pa White 0-4, Brion Saunderson 1-0 pen, Mikey Finn, Luke O’Farrell 0-2 each, Paul Connaughton, Sam Quirke, Paul Haughney, Alex Quirke, David Cremin 0-1 each.

MIDLETON: Brion Saunderson; Cathal Gunning, David Scanlon, Seannaidh Smyth; Eoin Moloney, Sean O’Leary-Hayes, Sam Quirke; Paul Haughney, Mikey Finn; Cormac Beausang, Alex Quirke, Ross O’Regan; Pa White, Luke O’Farrell, Paul Connaughton. Subs: David Cremin for Sam Quirke (20, inj), Rory Hartnett for Connaughton (28), Aaron Mulcahy for Haughney, Kian Farmer for O’Farrell (55).

 

JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

ST. CATHERINES 0-10 MIDLETON 2-17

We made the trip to Ballynoe on a lovely Bank Holiday Monday and came away with the points. Two early goals were the difference in the opening half as we led 2-7 to 0-6. In the second-half then our defence held firm and we tacked on some good scores to see the game out.

We have one remaining league fixture in Youghal (June 18), a win there and we will be through to the league final and automatically promoted to Division 1.

Our Junior Division 3 team is out this coming Monday evening in Carrigtwohill with an 8pm throw in. We are also in the hunt for a place in the league final and promotion here.

MIDLETON: Cillian Hurley, Adam Fay, Gavin Bagnall, Thomas Dunlea, Billy O'Shea (0-1), Patrik Kane, Carthaigh Cronin, Alan Power (0-2, 1f), Leo Hennessy (0-1f), Eoghan Fraser (0-1), Ryan McConville (0-3), Dan Cagney (0-2, 1f), Harry Wall (1-2, 1f), Chris Power (1-5), Mark O'Keeffe. Subs: Ben O'Neill, Jack Fitzgerald, Alex Moloney, Adam O'Connor

 

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Our Junior A footballers have qualified for the league semi-finals where they will meet Glanmire in Sallybrook on Sunday (June 9), at 1.30pm. 

Our Junior C footballers will also be in league semi-final action next Friday (June 14) when they make the short journey to Ballinacurra for a 7pm start. It's a repeat of last week's final group stage game which Ballinacurra won by 1-9 to 0-9.

 

COUNTY HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 2

After a week off, our Intermediates are back in action this week when they entertain Dungourney at home in Clonmult Memorial Park on this coming Tuesday night (June 11) at 7.30pm. 

 

BEST OF LUCK

Everyone at Midleton GAA club would like to extend our best wishes to all our players and supporters who are currently sitting the Leaving and Junior Cert exams....

 

JUVENILES 

CELTIC CHALLENGE 

A massive congratulations to East Cork who were winners of this year's All-Ireland Corn John Scott Celtic Challenge by beating Dublin on a scoreline of 4-16 to 3-12 on Sunday in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.

Big congratulations to our Midleton lads Sean and Paudie O'Brien (selectors) and players Nicky Coughlan, Eoin Ahern, Cian Stack, Matthew McSweeney (joint captain), Conor Finn, Josh Foley and Josh Hogan who all played a huge part in the victory. Well done to all.

 

NEALEY HORGAN FOOTBALL STREET LEAGUE FINALS

The finals of the Midleton GAA Nealey Horgan Football Street Leagues for both boys and girls will take place this Saturday morning in Clonmult Memorial Park, with the first match throwing in at 10.15am. The players will gather at the green beside Super Valu at 9.30am and march behind the piper to Midleton GAA Club. Everyone is welcome on Saturday to show your support.  

 

FIXTURES

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Rebel Og Coiste Fé13 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 4B

Midleton 2 v Bandon 2 at 7.30pm in Midleton

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Rebel Og East Fé14 Division 1 Football Championship Section 1 Play Off

Midleton v Bride Rovers at 7.30pm in Midleton

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Rebel Og Coiste Fé13 Football League Phase 2 Group 2A

Midleton v Mitchelstown at 11am in Midleton

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Rebel Og Coiste Fé13 Hurling League Phase 2 Group 4B

Midleton 2 v Douglas 3 at 7.30pm in Midleton

 

CAMOGIE 

UNDER 11S

Our U-11s enjoyed a friendly blitz versus Douglas and Dungourney away in Douglas GAA on Monday last. The girls displayed their skills and enjoyed the day.

UNDER 13S

Well done to our U-13s (white) team in a very hard-fought victory against Aghada on Thursday last in League action. Despite many opportunities for in the first-half, Aghada were on top at half-time. Midleton came out fighting in the second half and chipped at the score one point at a time. All the girls were outstanding on the night and it was a true team effort for the win!

UNDER 15S

Well done to our U-15s who rounded off their Imokilly League campaign versus St. Catherine’s in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday morning. It was a good competitive game between two teams who know each other well. We had the bare 15 and in intense heat that told in the end with St. Catherine’s winning out. Congratulations to our captain Sarah who put in a great shift as captain (pictured below).

EXAMS

The very best of luck to all our players involved in Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week.

LADIES FOOTBALL

STREET LEAGUE FINALS

Best of luck to all our girls competing in the Nealey Horgan Steet League Finals in Clonmult Memorial Park on Saturday morning next.

 

UNDER 12

Our U-12 black team played Carrigtwohill in the sunshine in Clonmunt Memorial Park on the Bank Holiday Monday. It was a fantastic performance by girls in coming away with the win. Congratulations to Emily (pictured below) on captaining the team.

UNDER 14

Our U-14s were back in action with another home game versus Carrigtwohill on Wednesday. Another tough battle for the team who made a great effort until the end. Thank you to the U-13s girls who help us field on the night.  Captain for the game was Eva (pictured below).

 

CAMOGIE TEAMS

Congratulations to the Junior Camogie team and all our Football Ladies and coaches involved in their win over Ballinascarthy in the League final on Wednesday night. Best of luck to the Junior 2 team in their league final on Friday night.

 

JUNIORS BACKING GOLF CLASSIC

The Midleton Ladies Football Club junior panel showing their support for the upcoming Midleton GAA One Club Golf classic.....(details below)...

 

MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB

Our Monday Club gathers on he last Monday of every month and is welcome to anyone to come along for a cup of tea, a bun and a chat....

See you all on June 24th at 10.30am.....all welcome!

 

WELL DONE LADS

A big well done to Midleton FC who claimed the club's fourth Munster Senior League title this week. Congrats especially to John Keane and Seamus O'Farrell (pictured below with their Midleton GAA Club supporters) and Christian Daly.

 

2024 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC 

The Midleton GAA 2024 One Club Golf Classic is fast approaching - NEXT WEEK - Wednesday June 12 & Thursday June 13.

This is a vital fundraiser for our club and supports all facets of the club including juvenile boys, camogie and ladies football.

Tee times are booking up fast. Please text Liam Walsh on 087-9610346 to secure your tee time.

You can pay for your team and or a tee sign at the following link and don't forget to contact one of the lads on the poster to secure your tee time....

http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/EventRegistration#EventRegistrationOptions

 

LOTTO 

Here are the lotto results for this week.....

We had no jackpot winner but congrats to Davy O'Brien of Carrigshane on his match three win.

Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club.

The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be nice....

Remember you can play anytime at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto

In total Midleton GAA will give out local business vouchers to the value of €3,800 every year as part of our “Shop Local, Buy Local” campaign.

How to play: tickets are on sale at Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy Butchers, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Crowley Butchers, or buy online (see above).

We are always looking and needing new players....please sign up if you can....details below...

 

BINGO

 

Fancy a great night out? Why not give our Bingo a go?

It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.

 

CLUB SHOP

Our club shop is now back in action for the 2024 season.

The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am.

Check out what's on offer and buy at: 

http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/ShopItems

 

GAA LEARNING PORTAL

We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource which is free to use. Please check it out at  http://learning.gaa.ie/about.

 

NEW COFFEE 

We would like to extend a very warm welcome and best of luck to Maurice Healy as he opened his new Coffee Station in our club grounds (straight across from the train station) at Clonmult Memorial Park recently. These are there opening hours....

 

BLAST FROM THE PAST

I was sent these great pics from a programme for a Chomortas League game between Cork and Wexford in Clonmult Memorial Park in 1983....

 

CLUB HOUSE

We have a smashing club house, bar and hall, at Midleton GAA Club and don't forget that these are available to hire for functions....see below for details....

 

PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART

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The word is not getting out that NO DOGS (other than assistance dogs) are allowed in our grounds at Clonmult Memorial Park or Park South.

Please respect this and spread the word.....