U15 development squad blitz

AN U15 development squad blitz will take place over the weekend.

The group games will take place on Saturday, May 4, with the semi-finals and finals on Monday, May 6, in Mallow

Games in the group stages are 30 minutes aside, except group 4 which is 20 minutes aside.

The top team in each group will qualify for the semi-finals on Monday.

In the case of two teams finishing level the ‘head-to’head’ game first will decide the winners. If a draw then least scored conceded is the winner.

There are unlimited subsitutions for these games.

FIXTURES

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Group 1 in Ballinlough

West Waterford v South Tipperary, 11am. South Tipperary v Cork City, 12.45pm. West Waterford v Cork City, 2.30pm.

Group 2 in Rathkeale

North Clare v East Cork, 11am. East Cork v City/West Limerick, 12.45pm. North Clare v City/West Limerick, 2.30pm.

Group 3 in Mallow

East Waterford v East Clare, 11am. East Clare v Mid/West Cork, 12.45pm. East Waterford v Mid/West Cork. 2.30pm.

Group 4 in Clarecastle

Mid Clare v NorthTipperary, 11am. South/East Limerick v North Cork, 11am. North Cork v Mid Clare, 12.30pm. South/East Limerick v North Tipperary, 12.30pm. North Tipperary v North Cork, 2pm. South/East Limerick v Mid Clare, 2pm.

MONDAY, MAY 6

Winner group 1 v winner group 2; winner group 3 v winner group 4, both at 11am.

Final and plate final at 12.30pm.

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Sports performance workshop on Monday

The Dept. of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, in conjunction with Cork GAA, are delighted to welcome the world renowned Sports Performance Consultant, Wayne Goldsmith, to deliver a cutting edge Interactive Sports Performance Workshop that will focus on the evolution of sport and the role that coaching science in adapting to such change. This event will take place in IT1 on the Bishopstown Campus on Monday, April 29, from 6.30 – 9.30pm. Wayne has designed this Workshop for Sports Coaches, S&C Coaches, Teachers and  Athletes and will focus on Athletic Performance and Coaching from the following perspectives:

(1)    A Holistic Approach to Developing Athletes: People before Performance

(2)    Challenging Old Thinking in Coaching: New Directions in Periodisation, Skill Development and Athletic Development

The Presenter

Wayne Goldsmith is one of the most experienced and effective sports performance consultants in the world. He has an unrivalled, proven track record of working with athletes, coaches, teams and organisations around the world in helping them to realise their peak performance potential. He has worked with professional, college and Olympic level athletes, coaches and teams in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Europe, Asia and throughout the Pacific, with examples including a variety of AFL and Super Rugby Teams, the Wallabies, the N.R.L, Tennis Australia, Swimming Australia, Triathlon Australia, USA Swimming, the NZ Rugby Union and Sport NZ. He has written more than 500 articles and blog posts on coaching, sports science, learning, creativity and sports performance.

Event Details

·         This Sports Performance Workshop will take place on Monday, April 29, 6.30–9.30pm, in Room IT3, Cork Institute of Technology (Bishopstown Campus).

·         The cost to attend is €25, with a discounted rate of €15 for students (Valid Student ID only).

·         To book a place, register at the following link: https://events.cit.ie/index.cfm?page=events&eventId=467

·         For further information, please email cian.oneill@cit.ie

There are only a few places left so book now if you want to go.

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MID SOUTH REGION MEETING

The next meeting of the Mid South  Region will take place on Monday , May 13th  at 7.30pm in Eire Og Club.

All clubs are requested to attend.

All upcoming fixtures can be viewed on Website.

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Féile hurling, camogie draws

LAST Thursday night a meeting was held at Pairc Ui Chaoimh where further details and the draw was held for the National Feile hurling and camogie competitions.

The national competition is being held in Cork this year on the weekend of June 7-9. In the boys competition, there are 10 divisions, with eight Cork teams and eight visiting teams in each. They are broken into four groups, with two ‘home’ and two visiting teams in each group.

In the camogie, there are six divisions, with the same principle as above applying in them as well.

At the meeting, important information was passed on to the Cork host clubs regarding garda vetting and other information needed ahead of the competition.

On garda vetting, clubs were reminded that any one of 16 and over that will be in the house on the weekend must be vetted if they are hosting players from visiting clubs.

This includes anyone that turns 16 over that weekend. Cork County Board Children’s Officer, Des Cullinane, asked all who have not done so at this point to go through the vetting procedure as a matter of urgency.

Clubs were also reminded to send their club photos as soon as possible to the Rebel Og PRO email within the next two weeks, the address is pro.coistenanog.cork@gaa.ie All players on U14 panels, including those not on the Féile panel, can be included in the picture which will be used for the poster.

Clubs were also reminded to appoint both Feile and pitch co-ordinators for the weekend.

The pitch co-ordinator needs to be independent of their team taking part as they may be required to stay at the pitch when their team travels away.

Normal rules of hurling and camogie apply, except for one change, two subs must be brought on after 10 minutes and two more five minutes into the second-half.

These players cannot go off again unless they are injured. Other substitutions are also allowed as well, but these ones are mandatory.

All games, including finals, are 15 minutes a side, with extra time in knock-out stages only.

Further information will be sent to the clubs in the coming weeks. Competitions in other counties are not all finished yet, so for now, its the county and level of the team, ie Dublin 1, Dublin 2 etc,  from that county is listed.

Meanwhile, hurling is as follows, host team named first:

Division 1: Na Piarsaigh host Kilkenny 1; Erins Own Limerick 1; Shandrum Galway 1, Fermoy Kildare 1; Douglas Tipperary 1; Sarsfields Waterford 1; Carrigtwohill Dublin 1; Midleton Wexford 1.

Division 2: Aghada Derry 1; Youghal Laois 1; Mallow Offaly 1; Bride Rovers Antrim 1; St Finbarr’s Westmeath 1; Valley Rovers Kilkenny 2; Ballincollig Clare 1; Inniscarra Down 1.

Division 3: St Catherine’s Wexford 2; Kilara Og Carlow 1; Glen Rovers Dublin 2; Watergrasshill Galway 2; Kiltha Og Limerick 2; Cobh Meath 1; Carrigaline Waterford 2; Blackrock Tipperary 2.

Division 4: Ballyduff Westmeath 2; St Brendan’s Mayo 1; Clyda Rovers Antrim 2; Blarney Dublin 3; Charleville Tyrone 1; Whitechurch Offaly 2; Eire Og Clare 2; Aghabullogue Laois 2.

Division 5: Clonakilty Down 2; St Colums Sligo 1; Ibane Gaels Armagh 1; Bandon Roscommon 1; Sliabh Rua Wicklow 1; Courcey Rovers Donegal 1; Ballinhassig Derry 2; Kinsale Meath 2.

Division 6: Lixnaw Mayo 2; O’Neill’s (Kerry) Carlow 2; Nemo Rangers Waterford 3; Ballygiblin Roscommon 2; St Colman’s Armagh 2; Fr O’Neill’s Kildare 2; Killeagh/Ita’s Galway 3; Lisgoold Kilkenny 3.

Division 7: Tralee Par (Kerry) Tyrone 2; Kenmare Sh (Kerry) Sligo 2; Kanturk Clare 3; Buttevant Antrim 3; Donoughmore Tipperary 3;  Grenagh Wicklow 2; Kilavullen Wexford 3; Carrig na bhFear Limerick 3.

Division 8: Ballyheigue Leitrim 1; Abbeydorney Offaly 3; Kilbrittain Fermanagh 1; Ahan Gaels Louth 1; Cloughduv Monaghan 1; Ballinora Longford 1; Bishopstown Laois 3; TBC Cavan 1.

Division 9: Kilmoyley Louth 2; Causeway Derry 3; St Mark’s Cavan 2; Croke Rovers  Carlow 3; Ballygarvan Down 3; Kilbree/Kilmeen Donegal 2; Ballycastle Gaels Monaghan 2; Castlelyons Kildare 2.

Division 10: South Kerry Galway 4; Firies (Kerry) Leitrim 2; TBC Tyrone 3; Laochra Og Meath 3; Tracton Donegal 3; Brian Dillons Armagh 3; Mayfield Westmeath 3; White’s Cross Wicklow 3.

In camogie the draw is, host team named first:

Division 1: Sarsfields Galway 1; Aghada Limerick 1; Blackrock Kilkenny 1; Cloughduv Clare 1; Inniscarra Tipperary 1; Ballygarvan Wexford 1; Aghabullogue Dublin 1; Eire Og Waterford 1.

Division 2: Midleton Kildare 1; Glen Rovers Antrim 1; Douglas Down 1; St Finbarr’s Derry 1; Newcestown Offaly 1; Clonakilty 1 Carlow 1; Courcey Rovers Westmeath 1; Kilbrin/Timoleague Laois 1.

Division 3: Fr O’Neill’s Galway 2; Cobh Wexford 2; Rockban Armagh; Na Piarsaigh Dublin 2; Enniskeane Limerick 2; Ballincollig Meath; Valley Rovers Kilkenny 2; Tracton Clare 2.

Division 4: Mallow Derry 2; Inniscarra 2 Tipperary 2; Killeagh Offaly 2; Carrigtwohill Down 2; Erins Own Antrim 2; Bishopstown Meath 2; Ballinora Laois 2; Eire Og 2 Waterford 2.

Division 5: Blarney Wicklow; Brian Dillons Roscommon; St Colums Carlow 2; Bandon Kildare 2; Causeway (Kerry) Mayo; Cill Ard (Kerry) Westmeath 2; Ballyhea/Milford Tyrone; Grenagh Cavan.

Division 6: Fermoy Donegal; Nemo Rangers Armagh 2; Kilworth Cavan 2; St Fanahans Tyrone 2; Bandon 2 Louth; Clonakilty 2 Wicklow 2; Killarney Roscommon 2; Tralee Monaghan.

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Feile hurling meeting

A Feile na nGael meeting will take place next Thursday, April 11,  at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (Level 2), at 8pm.  Members of the National Feile committee will be in attendance.
Sign in of clubs at 7.30 pm.  Secretary in charge of fixtures and pitch secretary to attend if possible.  Each club is requested to have  two in attendance
Light refreshments will be available from 7.30 pm.
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Féile football takes centre stage

The group stages of the Féile football take place tomorrow, with the Premier final also on this Sunday.
The Premier semi-finals and final will take place at St Finbarr’s on Sunday evening, with the semis at 6pm and the final at 7pm.
Normal playing rules will apply so soloing will be allowed. Kick-outs can be from the hand or ground, but all 45s are from the ground.
Panel of 24 to be submitted to referee at the commencement of the competition. Clubs may not alter this panel at any stage during the Group stages. If you reach the semi-final and final then the same panel for the group stages applies.
Unlimited substitutions to apply from the 24 listed.
All group games to be 15 minutes aside. (except where outlined where they will be 12 minutes a-side).
Teams in Premier, Division 1 and Division 2 are 15 a-side. Teams in Division 3 are 13 a-side. However, the team that qualifies from the Division 3 grade will have to play 15 a-side in the national competition run over the weekend of June 28-30. Clubs are requested to check with opponents in advance of the competition, should a clash of colours occur. In accordance with TO Cumann Luth Chleas Gael, both clubs change, unless by agreement
At cthe onclusion of group stages:
1: In the event of teams finishing level on points, the team with the lowest overall score conceded will be determined the group winner.
2: In the event of teams having identical scores conceded, then the side that scored the most overall points (goals not included) will qualify.
3: In the event of scores still being deadlocked, the winner will be determined by the result of the game between the teams.
4: If teams are still not separated, a play-off game of five minutes a side between the teams involved will be necessary. If this ends in a draw, the referee will restart the game with the first side to score being declared the winner.
Games in the semi-finals and final will be 15 minutes a-side.
In the event of game(s) ending in a draw at these stages, extra time of five minutes a-side will be played.
Should sides be level at end of extra time, the referee will restart the game, with the first side to score being declared the winner.
In the Premier grade, Group A will see Glanmire, Aghada, Fermoy and Carrigtwohill in action at Glanmire.
Group B, at Ballincollig, will see the home club joined by St Finbarr’s, Inniscarra and Bantry.
Group C, at Nemo Rangers, will see Nemo, Valley Rovers and Carrigaline take each other on.
All games in these groups start at 10.30am.
Group D, at Bishopstown, starts at 12.30am and sees the Town joined by Bandon and Douglas.
Semi-finals of the premier grade will take place at 6pm on Sunday at St Finbarr’s, with the final at 7pm. The semi-finals will see winner of Group A v winner Group D and B v C.
In Division 1 Clonakilty, Ibane Gaels, St Colums and Castlehaven will play at Clonakilty. At Na Piarsaigh in Group B the host club will be joined by Aghabullogue, Ballinora and Midleton.
In Group C, at Mallow, it will be Clyda Rovers, Buttevant, Kilshanningand the home side. Group D sees Eire Og, Erins Own, St Nicholas, Youghal and host side, St Michael’s in action in Mahon.
First games are at 10.30am at each venue, with the semi-finals and final due to be played on Monday, April 22.
In Division 2, at Enniskeane, Ahan Gaels, Kilmurry, Ballinhassig, Newcestown and Sliabh Rua are in action in Group A.
Group B, at Kilworth, Kilara Og, Mitchelstown, Kilavullen, Killeagh Ita’s and Kiltha Og will play.
Group C in Baile Bhuire (Naomh Aban and Laochra Og pitches), Naomh Aban, Caha Og, Canovee and Donoughmore are playing. Group D sees Mayfield, Blarney, Passage and Whitechurch playing at Mayfield.
All games start at 10.30am, with the semi-finals and final on April 22.
In Group A in Division Three, Ballycastle Gaels, St Catherine’s, Castlelyons, White’s Cross and Carrig na BhFear will play at Ballyhooly. Group B at Ballygarvan sees Aghinagh, Courcey Rovers, Macroom, Clann na Gael and the host club in action. Games start at 10.30am at both venues.
Two will qualify from each group with the semi-finals and final on Monday, April 22.
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Mid South Region Meeting

The next meeting of the Mid South  Region will take place on Monday next, April 08th  at 7.30pm at Eire Og Club.

All clubs are requested to attend.

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Sacred Heart School win March Rebel Óg award

Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty, team members Annie Condon, Emma O’Driscoll, Daire O’Brien, captain; Sinéad McCarthy and Jessica McCarthy, who represented the squad at the presentation of the Rebel Óg monthly award for March at a function at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.

SACRED Heart Secondary School Clonakilty, winners of the Munster and All-Ireland camogie titles, are the March winners of the Rebel Óg Monthly Awards, sponsored by the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cummins Sports (award sponsors) and in association with The Echo and RedFM, media partners.
The campaign began when Sacred Heart faced Midleton in the first of a trilogy of games between the two teams.
and this was not to be their last meeting of the campaign.
The first meeting took place in Ahamilla where Sacred Heart ran out 4-9 to 1-5 winners in the first group match. In the next group game, they travelled to University Limerick where they had a convincing 4-0 to 1-1 win over Laurel Hill on a very fast 4G pitch.
They then travelled to Bruff where they beat St Flannan’s of Ennis 6-12 to 2-5 on a very blustery day.
These victories left Sacred Heart top of their group and awaiting a Munster sem-final. Charleville provided the venue where the Clonakilty side were pitted against Scariff. Having suffered a few losses to the Clare outfit over the previous four years, the Clonakilty girls were determined to rectify those defeats and were in control from the outset and had a commanding 7-7 to 3-2 win.
Midleton were finished as runners-up in the group and were paired against Nenagh in the other semi-final. The east Cork outfit fulfilled their promise and beat the North Tipp kingpins, meaning Clonakilty would meet their old foes on in the Munster final day.
Clonakility’s victory set up with an All-Ireland semi-final against Coláiste Bhride, Enniscorthy.
Clonakilty had to travel to the Leinster champions’ home ground on the first Saturday in March. The Cork ladies showed tremendous courage, passion, and skill on the day and dispatched an excellent Wexford, side on a scoreline of 1-5 to 0-6.
Midleton, as Munster runners-up, had a chance to redeem themselves as they accounted for Dublin A Champions, St Dominican’s in the other semi-final. This left both Cork teams pitted against each other for a third time in this competition, with the chance to lift the All-Ireland Cup.
Castle Road was the venue. Millie Condon was sublime on the day and netted two first-half goals. This earned her the Player of the Match Award.
Others to shine on the day were Sinead McCarthy, wing-back Jessica McCarthy, Caoimhe Murphy and Eimear O Brien. 3-8 to 1-7 was the final scoreline.

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Best of luck to christians in harty cup final

The various clubs that are represented in the Christians Harty Cup team tomorrow.

SATURDAY,
Dr Harty Cup final
CBC V St Flannan’s,
Mallow, 1pm
GETTING back into the final a year after being runners-up and with nearly a new team represents quite an achievement for CBC.
Only four of the team that lined out against Midleton CBS in Páirc Uí Rinn 12 months ago and one sub who was introduced in that game will be on the starting block against the most decorated school in the history of the competition.
This is very much a final story of a traditional school going in against a school far more renowned for its rugby exploits but one that has made great progress on the hurling front in recent times.
Flannan’s are back where they want to be, contesting a Harty final after being on the outside looking in for the past 15 years.
That’s a famine in this great hurling nursery and they will be all out to set the record straight here.
And they will start as favourites against a side that was not ranked among the leading contenders at the outset.
But CBC have arrived in this final on merit, topping a group that contained Ard Scoil Ris, Rochestown College and Templemore.
The subsequently got through two tough challenges in the quarter-final and semi-final against St Colman’s Fermoy and their conquerors last season, Midleton CBS.
There was certainly nothing easy about that passage to this defining day in Mallow and in the games against St Colman’s and Midleton CBS they had to exhibit true grit and abundant character, winning by the bare minimum in both games.
Coming out on the right side of games like that has to raise their levels of confidence and instill into them extra belief.
St Flannan’s got the better of Clare compatriots St Joseph’s Tulla and Our Lady’s Templemore along their route, the latter by two points in the semi-final.
Their standout players are Cian Galvin at centre-back and Diarmuid Cahill up in attack.
Conner Hegarty and Stephen Casey form a strong midfield partnership while Killian O’Connor and Ashley Brohan are highly-rated in the Banner County too.
However, CBC have really proven themselves, digging deep when that had to be done and knocking out the holders Midleton CBS was a real feather in their cap.
The absence of Denis McSweeney from midfield is a blow for CBC but they coped without him against Midleton CBS.
Daire Burke got a fine goal in that game too while Shane Kingston in defence and James Dwyer in the middle of the field are serious operators too.
Eoghan Kirby and Robbie Cotter are playing their part too while Niall Hartnett can cause problems if he gets the right supply.
Obviously, Flannan’s will be aware of the threat that Cahalane can pose and containing him will be a priority for them.
Likewise, CBC will be mindful of Cahill’s threat and how Cian Galvin can dominate at centre-back.
If tradition stands for anything then St Flannan’s have to be fancied and, by all accounts, a huge effort has been put in in the college to try and get this trophy back with the likes of Tony Kelly and Brendan Bugler involved.
CBC had a good workout after their win over Midleton CBS with Good Counsel from Wexford who ran St Kieran’s from Kilkenny close Having been in a final last time has to benefit them even if the majority of the personnel have changed It’s a fascinating final because of the colleges backgrounds, a hurling stronghold against a hugely successful rugby school.
But on Saturday they’ll start on equal terms and this CBC team will not be found wanting in the character stakes.
They are slight underdogs but there’s no reason why they cannot come good again.
They have beaten some top teams along the way and this would be the biggest scalp of all. They need a positive start, get some early scores to settle them for an occasion that will be very demanding.
Flannan’s are the slight fancy as stated but CBC can just as easily turn the tables.

 

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Kieran O’Connor benefit game

 

A fundraising hurling game between Cork and Kilkenny will be played in Páirc uí Rinn on Wednesday, March 27, at 7.30pm, with tickets priced at €10 (adults) and €5 (Under 16’s). Tickets will be available on the night and are also on sale online http://corkgaa.tickets.ie/ and at participating Centra/SuperValu stores.

The game will be preceded by the County Senior Hurling Championship clash involving UCC and CIT at 5.30pm, and we encourage patrons to come in early to watch both games.

Entertainment will be provided by the Barrack Street Band.

Donations to the fund can be also be made online at https://www.gofundme.com/friends-of-kieran.

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