Mixed fortunes for our men’s footballing teams this week
Intermediates lose out to Dromtarriffe
Our intermediate footballers travelled to Churchtown on Saturday for their third match of this round robin format. Our opponents Dromtarriffe needed a win to avoid relegation and if the result had gone our way and results were favourable elsewhere, we had a slim chance of going through to the quarter finals. That wasn’t to be however as our lads were still recovering from a gruelling encounter the week before with Blackrock in the hurling. To be fair the boys started well and a Point for James Keating and another for Luke Keating demonstrated signs of positivity. Dromtariffes first score came through Daniel O Keeffe and with fifteen minutes gone we led two points to one. Soon after Brian o Keefe levelled for Dromtarriffe and when their forward Daniel o Keefe pointed, they took the lead. Shane Fitzgerald responded with an excellently taken score, but Dromtariffe responded in just a quick time to take the lead before Darren McNamara scored to level it once more.
Dromtariffe tagged on two more points and with twenty-eight minutes gone led by six points to four and this is how it played out until half time.
On the resumption Dromtariffe had a Quick point followed by goal and this spell was probably the turning point of which there was no return for us and with the introduction of Dylan Kent for Sean Watson just before the forty-five-minute mark the hope was that it might inspire Kildorrery once more. However, with the score line of a goal and eleven to five points on the forty-five-minute mark the signs were very ominous for our lads. They battled on and their most lucrative spell happened when they tagged on three points in a row however the deficit was not to be bridged and Dromtarriffe ran out winners on a four-point margin.
This is another year for the group where the rub of the green just wasn’t there. To credit the team, they have given a lot again this year in terms of commitment and that we would still maintain our position in Intermediate in both codes is a credit to them albeit its challenging for teams to sustain the effort.
We will drive on again in twenty twenty-five but suffice to say we are extremely proud of the effort and the team members who worked so hard throughout the year.
Team Darren Caplice,Ian Butler,Conor Kent,Cathal O Sullivan,Sean Cunningham,Shane Fitzgerald,Timmy O Sulivan,Pierce Piggott,James O Sullivan,James Keating,Luke Keating,Darren McNamara,Sean Watson,Peter O Brien, Kieran Hurley
Junior Footballers beat Mitchelstown in close encounter to reach final
Shanballymore was the venue for this Junior B encounter on a bright Sunday evening on an excellently prepared Shanballymore field. With the disappointment still in minds after the previous days encounter a win here would give the club and community a lift. Kildorrery opened well with two points before Mitchelstown responded before jack Mcnamara made it a three-point lead and our lads were settled into the game. A further exchange of points and Kildorrery led Five points to two. We looked in command but were only to score one more point in that half and Mitchelstown tapped over four to leave the teams at six points apiece going in to the break.
On the resumption the teams were to be level on two more occasions where we were able to get points from Tom Monaghan and Paudi. At nine points apiece it was in the melting pot however we were able to regain the lead and get another with a responding point from town before Cian Coughlan finished the night with a point for Kildorrery to run out eventual winners. It was fitting that it came from the booth of Cian as he had played so well all evening.
The team now go on to play Buttevant in the final and after their comprehensive win over glanworth its going to be a match to savour. Well, done to all the team and the mentors and best wishes for the preparation in the weeks ahead.
Tony W W Coffey Cormac Sean O Grady Eoin Hartnett David Hunter Cian Coughlan Mikey Mattie Walsh O’Grady Jack Mc Matthew Fitzgibbon Padraig O Flynn Liam McMillan Shane Walsh Padraig Harrington Subs: Tom Mon for Mattie Richie Hurley for Liam McMillan Stevie for Matthew Fitzgibbon Declan Mullins for Padraig O Flynn Winner for Shane Walsh.
Arc House Fundraising night
Hi all see below message from Kildorrery Friends of Arc House: Run, don’t walk to secure your seat for A Night Of Glitz & Glamour on Friday October 18th at The Firgrove Hotel Mitchelstown. All proceeds from the night go directly to Arc house Cork. This wonderful charity is very close to our hearts, and we hope we can do them proud on October 18th. We are excited to announce that the event will be compered by none other than Helen Murphy ( Daily Diva Diary).Watch this space for more exciting updates but for now, circle your calendar secure your seat from any of the following g outlets: Thornhills Kildorrery Community Office Kildorrery The Favourite Mitchelstown Or phone Siobhan on 087/9172664 We would really appreciate if you could give us a like and share to spread the word. KILDORRERY FRIENDS OF ARC HOUSE Margaret Ahern Siobhan Skinner Eileen Harrington Nora Cunningham Linda Murphy
Results
- IFC. Full Time kdy: 0-12(12) Dromtaiffe: 1-13(16)
- LJFC. Full Time kdy: 3-7(16) Ballingeary: 2-9(15)
- U-14 County B camogie league Kildorrery 1-7 Castlemartyr 2-9
- JBFC Full Time kdy: 0-11(11) mitchelstown: 0-9(9)
Match Hosting
Also please note Kildorrery will be hosting Milford v St Catherine’s on September 21st at 5:30pm. All help greatly appreciated.
Support the national school through Tesco!
For anyone that does their shopping in Tesco please support Kildorrery National School in the blue token collection over the next 12 weeks. Your support would be so much appreciated.
Bingo Volunteers
Bingo volunteers. Over the course of the last few years the GAA club and the community work together to host bingo for locals and nearby neighbours every Friday night. This provides a very welcome outlet for people to meet other people in a social gathering. Both organisations use the funds to support each of their own costs throughout the year and these are greatly welcomed. If you are interested in volunteering a few times a year can you leave Marie Collin’s, or I know please? Volunteers are always welcomed and ensured that we can keep the bingo going. The rota is updated every few months and tries to accommodate people in terms of what is feasible for them. Thank you.
Thank you!
We had junior A football championship with Fermoy v Mallow recently. Thanks to all who helped out.
Fixtures
- Tuesday 17th September: U12 Camogie County League Phase 4 Round 4 : Kildorrery V Erins Own in Erins Own GAA Grounds at 6.30pm
- Wednesday 18th September: Junior E Camogie Championship: Kildorrery V Bishopstown, in Bishopstown at 8pm – *GAME CONCEDED BY KILDORRERY*. Also U11 hurling challenge v Bride Rovers at 6:30pm. Venue TBC.
- Friday 20th September U13 Camogie Avondhu C Final: Kildorrery V Millstreet, in Mallow at 6.30pm Also U10 LGFA Go Games Blitz : Kildorrery V Killavullen, in Kilavullen at 6.30pm
- Saturday 21st September: U8 go games football blitz in mallow at 9am Also U10 hurling vs Na Phiarsaigh in Na phiarsaigh at 10am Followed by U12 hurling cup final vs Newmarket in Doneraile at 12:15. Also Premier Junior Hurling Championship, St Catherine’s v Milford in Kildorrery at 5:30pm. All help appreciated
- Sunday 22nd September: U16 div2 championship football shield final vs Buttevant at 11am. Venue to TBC. Followed by Junior E LGFA County Championship – Round 7: Kildorrery V Kilworth, in Kilworth, at 12 noon. Also U14 Camogie B Championship League: Kildorrery V Kilworth, in Kildorrery @ 1pm Followed by Junior B2 hurling championship Kildorrery v Kilworth at 3:30pm. Venue TBC.
Best wishes to all involved.
Oskars
The Oskars committee kicked off this week and we are looking forward to bringing this show to town in early 2025. This is going to serve as our primary fundraiser to defray the cost on the astro project. We will be inviting as many as possible to get involved.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place on Monday night. The numbers drawn were 6,19,17,24.
The lucky dip winners were:
- Sean O Grady
- Billy Kelleher
- Jaydn and Harrison Lee
- Nora O Dwyer
- Catherine O' Sullivan
- Sheila Coughlan
The Next draw will be Monday September 30th and the Jackpot will be €8400.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be Monday September 30th at 8.30pm. Everybody welcome!