Superb Effort By Our Footballers
Our intermediate footballers came up slightly short against Mitchelstown this weekend in the Intermediate football championship despite a brilliant effort. As the final whistle blew the crowd knew they had been treated to a match where work effort and determination were the order of the day despite the result.
This second round match of this round robin format certainly highlighted the superb fitness that our guys were at.
Mitchelstown welcomed back Cathal O’Mahony following an injury and Ian butler was a busy man for the hour marking him but he did a superb job. The winners led 0-6 to 1-0 at half-time, Dylan Kent with the Kildorrery goal after five minutes and from there we did not register a score again for the remainder of the half. It was a first half built on grit determination and hard work. We conceded more than we converted and the lads know that we created enough chances to shade it. When you have something to improve on and your still in with a chance of progressing, then that’s never a bad thing.
Mitchelstown had the experience to stay ahead of us in the second-half as they picked up their first win of the season having drawn with Boherbue three weeks ago. Aaron O’Brien landed five points for the winners with O’Mahony kicking a point with the Cork footballer getting 50 minutes under his belt. The introduction of subs Cathal Harrington and Sean Watson certainly added more flair to our attack in the second half with both of the guys getting on the score sheet. Will Fouhy and Cormac o Baoill also added a point. Dave Kelly had what looked like a reasonable request for a penalty at the end that could have secured our faith however having consulted with the umpire it wasn’t given. This didn’t take from the superb performance and we must remember that. It was an all round team performance and we look forward to our next outing.
After the second round proceedings Boherbue are level on points with Mitchelstown after a nail biting 1-13 to 1-12 win over a Ken O’Halloran coached Ballinora side played in Coachford on Sunday. The Duhallow side led 1-6 to 0-5 at half-time but trailed 1-7 to 1-6 after 33 minutes when Michael Quirke goaled for Ballinora. Boherbue weathered the storm and were ahead 1-13 to 1-9 after 56 minutes. Ballinora rallied but they now suffer a second consecutive defeat. Mitcheslstown face Ballinora in the last round and we face Boherbue. Destiny lies in our own hands and we know what we have tom do.
Juveniles
Congratulations to our U16 girls on winning the North Cork D Football league final v Ballycastle this morning in Castletownroche . Well done to all involved.
Our U8 girls played Glanworth & Mallow in a blitz in Mallow on Sunday morning. Great fun & thanks to the coaches & mentors involved!
Back to School
Wishing all to best to our juveniles that are starting primary school, secondary school or just returning to school over the next few days. Best days ever!
Juvenile GAA Upcoming Fixtures
- Aug 21st U15 championship football v Banteer Lyre in Kildorrery @ 7pm
- Aug 25th U13 league football v Mitchelstown in Mitchelstown @ 7pm
- Aug 26th U17 championship football v Doneraile in Doneraile @ 6pm
Adult Junior Ladies Fixtures Upcoming Fixtures
- Tues 22nd Aug 1st Round Junior B *Camogie Championship: Kildorrery V Castlemartyr in Castlemartyr at 7.15pm
- Sun 27th Aug 1st Round Junior E Grp2 *LGFA Championship: Kildorrery V Cloyne in Kildorrery at 4pm
Congrats
Congrats to John Hunter on winning Intermediate hurling championship with Cu Chulainn hurling club in Vancouver last weekend. Well done John!
Lotto
There was No winner of jackpot tonight. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 15, 20. The lucky dip winners were:
- Emma Beston
- Helen walsh
- Willie Duggan
- Donna Walsh
- Amy O' Sullivan
- Cormac o Buaill
Jackpot next time €5800 Monday, 4th September. Thanks for your support as always!
Bingo
There is Bingo in the community hall this Friday night.The Jackpot is now €2200. Home bingo books on sale in the Community office ,Post office, Centra Kildorrery, and Maxol Mitchelstown. This week’s snow ball prize is €1850. Thank you for your support as always.
Condolences
The club would like to send their condolences to the Carroll, White, families on their recent bereavements. Ar dheis daoibh go raibh a hainmneacha.
Next Meeting
Our next club meeting will be a club meeting Monday August 28th . Everybody welcome!