REBEL OG EAST U16 FC FINAL
Bride Rovers 4-10 Aghinagh 0-07
History was made at Ballinlough on Sunday with the club capturing its first ever Rebel Og East Under 16 football title. Over the last number of years this group of players have excelled in the playing fields of Cork capturing many hurling titles at East Region county level. On this occasion it was the big ball that came to the fore. Having defeated Bishopstown and Passage in the quarter and semi-finals respectably after two great performances they went into the final with great hopes but in their way was a strong football club from West Cork. From once referee Brian Coniry through up the ball both teams battled hard for possession.
Aghinagh opened the scoring with a point to be cancelled by a Tom Murray free. The Rovers were playing well in all positions and when Eoin Roche raced through for a goal midway through the half the Rovers were 1-5 to 0-2 ahead. As the half developed the Rovers were taking control. A big moment came when Tom Murray was fouled in the penalty area. Up stepped team captain Conor Barry to expertly convert the spot kick The Rovers scored some great points during the half including 0-3 from the boot of Cian Hogan to lead at the short whistle by 2-7 to 0-3. To say the match was over at this stage was an understatement but it was indeed a very comfortable lead at the interval.
Aghinagh fired everything at the East Cork team in the opening minutes of the second half but a tremendous defensive display from the Rovers kept the score to the minimum with goal keeper Ben Hogan being rarely tested. Both teams added a brace of points before the Rovers took complete control adding further goals courtesy of Griffin O'Keeney and Conor Barry. To run out comfortable winners by 4-10 to 0-07.
This was an excellent team performance from the 19 players on the panel as they gave it their all over an absorbing hour’s football. So history was made with a first Rebel Og juvenile football title coming to the club and now we move on to a county semi-final in a week or two.
PATH TO THE FINAL
Bride Rovers 3-10, Bishopstown 2-10; Bride Rovers 2-11, Passage 0-11; Bride Rovers 4-10, Aghinagh 0-07.
Bride Rovers scoring 9-31 and conceding 2-28 over the three games.
The history making panel were: Ben Hogan, Ruairi O'Sullivan, Matthew Quinn, Peter O'Leary, Griffin O'Keeney (1-1), Eoin Roche (1-0), Patrick O'Flynn (0-1), Kieran Kearney, Conleith Ryan (0-3), Brian Roche (0-2), Jordan Mannix, Seamus Ahern, Tom Murray (0-1), Cian Hogan (0-4), Conor Barry (2-0), John O'Sullivan, Michael Quinlan, Shaun Knox and Oisin Roche.
This was a great win continuing a great tradition of Gaelic football in the parish. Back in the 1860's and 70's before the GAA was formed 'Rough and Tumble' football was very popular in the parish with games regularly played at Knockeen and also at Toberneague. In 1889 Rathcormac won the O’Brien Board Cork County Senior Football Championship.
Back in 1994 we won the East Cork under 16 double, winning both the hurling and football championships that season.
The players involved were E. Linehan, J. Dorgan, N. Fitzgerald, M. Prendergast, M. Kearney, T. Power, B. Barry, L. Cotter, R. Hegarty, R. Cahill, S. Ryan, J. O Driscoll, P. Hazlewood, T. Moloney, L. Hanrahan, K.Hogan, P. O Donoghue, D. Hoskins and D. Barry.
GIRLS WIN COUNTY
Well done to the girls under 12 team who had a great win over Bishopstown in Mayfield on Saturday afternoon to win their county title. The Ladies Football and Camogie Club will hold a clothes, shoes and handbag collection on this Friday evening Oct 7th from 7.30 til 8pm at Rathcormac Hall.
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO
The four numbers drawn on last Tuesday Sept the 27th were 4, 12, 21 and 26 and there was no winner of the €4,800 Jackpot. The winners of the five €30 lucky dips were Ger Collins c/o Flaming Redz; Denis Ahern Ballynanelagh; Ml. O Regan, Mondaniel; Greg Ahern Bartlemy and Anthony Cahill, Rathcormac.
The lotto Jackpot for Tuesday October the 4th was €5,000
A weekly ticket for the club lotto costs just €2 and every ticket sold helps with the day to day running of the club. Tickets are on sale every day in local business outlets and of course from Club Members. Tickets can also be purchased online at locallotto.ie Your ongoing support for the Lotto is deeply appreciated.
CORK GAA CLUBS' MEMBERS DRAW
The 25th Cork GAA CLUBS members draw was launched recently by the GAA President at Bishopstown GAA Club. The Draw has three main aims – 1 Investment in games development and coaching; 2 Risk free funding for clubs and 3. Capital projects support
Tickets cost €100 per annum with a guaranteed 45% contribution to the draw members club rising to 58% on agreed target achievement. So for every ticket the Bride Rovers Club sells a minimum of €45 comes straight back into our funds
This year the Bride Rovers Club is hoping to increase the numbers we have in this draw. The prizes are magnificent and include cars, holidays, vouchers and huge cash prizes. The cost of €100 can be paid in one sum or half yearly and also by Direct Bank Debit and/or standing order. If you are interested in joining please contact any club member. The September and October draws take place on Friday October the 28th.
JUNIOR C HURLING SEMI-FINAL
Our East Cork Junior C Hurling championship semi-final v Sarsfields was fixed for this coming Saturday October the 6th. It now seems possible that the game may go off a further week. At the time of writing the situation is uncertain and no venue has been confirmed for the fixture. Once we have definite news on the game the details will be sent via the Club Texting service.
COUNTY FINAL SUNDAY
Next Sunday is one of the biggest days in the annual Cork GAA Calendar – County Final Sunday. Both the senior and premier intermediate hurling finals will be played at Pairc Ui Rinn. First up is the meeting of our near neighbours Fermoy and Bandon in the PIHC Final. This is just Fermoy's second season at premier intermediate level and having defeated Cloyne in a replayed semi-final they can be confident going into Sunday's game. We wish them all the best and hopefully they'll be up at senior hurling level for 2017.
Our Imokilly neighbours Erins Own bid for a fourth senior title against County Champions Glen Rovers in what should be a great final. Erins Own downed Midleton in the semi-final and on that form alone should have a great chance of winning on Sunday.
WELL DONE KILDORRERY
Having been very impressive in defeating Eire Og in Rathcormac a few weeks ago Kildorrery went on to record a good semi-final win in the Co IHC last Saturday. In a high scoring contest they defeated Glen Rovers to qualify for their first ever intermediate final where they will meet Fr O'Neills, Aghada or Dungourney.
BEST WISHES
Best wishes to Fermoy in the PIHC semi-final replay v Cloyne in Pairc Ui Rinn on Friday evening next.
FIXTURE
Minor hurling league final on Saturday at 3pm in Castlelyons. We play Watergrasshill in the East Minor Hurling League final. Best of luck lads in this game.
SPONSORS
Bride Rovers Club sponsors are Rathcormac Tyres, Fermoy Print & Design and Veolia Environmental Services.
