2005 GAA season in review
JAHC
Clyda Rovers were very easy winners over Ballyhooly in the opening round at Killavullen. By the end of the first quarter, Clyda were 0-6 to 0-1 ahead and by halftime it was 0-8 to 0-3. The winners continued to dominate in the second half adding 0-10, to just 3 points from Ballyhooly.
Castletownroche and Ballyclough were involved in a high scoring contest in Mallow, where Castletown’ emerged winners 3-18 to 1-19. The winners were 1-10 to 1-9 ahead at the break. Jonathan O’Callaghan and Colm O’Neill were in great form for their respective sides. In the end, Castletown’ won by seven points. Castletownroche scorers: Jonathan O’Callaghan 1-10, Donal Relihan 1-2, Alan O’Driscoll 1-1, Michael Farrell 0-2, Michael Browne 0-2, Eugene O’Shaughnessy 0-1.
Kildorrery and Buttevant played in Ballyhea with Kildorrery winning 1-11 to 0-8. The sides were level on many occasions and the ‘Hill’ were 0-6 to 0-3 ahead at the break. By the end of the third quarter they were level, 0-6 apiece, however a goal by Eamonn Coughlan set Kildorrery on their way to victory. Kildorrery scorers: Andrew O’Brien 0-5, Eamonn Coughlan 1-0, Dave Roche 0-2, Gerry McCarthy 0-1, David O’Brien 0-1, Eamonn O’Connor 0-1, Michael Walsh 0-1.
Charleville had four points to spare over Harbour Rovers in Doneraile. After 21 minutes Charleville led 1-3 to 0-3, the goal scored by Robert Fenton. At the break the winners were 1-7 to 0-5 ahead. Exchanges were very close in the second half, but Charleville were the better side overall and emerged winners 1-13 to 1-9.
Champions Ballygiblin had a 1-15 to 1-9 victory over Kilshannig in Ballyhooly. Ballygiblin, helped by a Dave Moher goal, led at half-time 1-5 to 0-6. Both sides exchanged points, with the winners ahead 1-9 to 1-7 entering the final quarter. Eamonn Nagle goaled for Kilshannig but two more points for Ballygiblin gave them a four point win. Ballygiblin scorers: Dave Moher 1-8, Danny Duggan 0-2, Michael Allen 0-2, Michael Feeney 0-1, Declan Power 0-1, Adrian Walsh 0-1.
Churchtown, who upgraded from B grade in 2004, had a close win over Shanballymore at Charleville. Kieran Curtin goaled from a free and Churchtown were 1-2 to 0-4 ahead after 21 minutes. Churchtown led at the interval 3-8 to 1-7, but Shanballymore battled back very well. By the 54th minute the winners led 3-10 to 2-9 and emerged victorious 3-12 to 2-13.
Araglin had a good win over Ballyhooly in Ballygiblin, 1-12 to 1-9. Araglin scorers: James Kearney 0-6, Tom Browne 1-0, Paul Hoye 0-2, Dave Browne 0-1, Seamie O’Gorman 0-1, Tom Kenneally 0-1, Pat Buckley 0-1.
Neighbours Buttevant and Liscarroll were in action in Dromina, with Buttevant victorious 1-15 to 2-9.
Kilworth had 13 points to spare over Fermoy in Ballyhooly, 3-16 to 0-12. Kilworth scorers: Brian Tobin 2-0, Tom Twomey 0-4, Paudie Lynch 0-4, Adrian Mannix 0-4, Noel Gowen 1-0, James Moakley 0-2, Aidan Kenny 0-2.
Doneraile and Mallow met in Buttevant and after a close game, Doneraile had a 4 point win - 2-10 to 2-6. Doneraile scorers: Gavin O’Keeffe 2-1, Jason O’Callaghan 0-6, Barry Sheehan 0-2, Timmy Walsh 0-1.
Castletownroche and Araglin played a keenly contested game in Ballygiblin. The scoring power of Jonathan O’Callaghan proved decisive as Castletown had a two point win, 0-15 to 1-10. Castletown’ scorers: Jonathan O’Callaghan 0-11, Alan O’Driscoll 0-2, Eugene O’Shaughnessy 0-1, Dave Relihan 0-1.
While Churchtown had a 2-11 to 1-13 win over Kildorrery in Doneraile. The scoreline was disputed, but the referee’s decision was confirmed.
They were level at half-time 1-6 to 0-9.
Fermoy pipped Mallow by a single point, 1-14 to 1-13 in Castletownroche. Fermoy scorers: Conor O’Kane 0-8, Fergus Ryan 1-4, Shane Killeen 0-1, Alan O’Connor 0-1.
Ballyhooly had a 3 point win over Harbour Rovers in Fermoy, 1-11 to 1-8. Ballyhooly scorers: Joe Dowling 1-2, Patrick O’Connor 0-3, Alan Twomey 0-2, Eoin Hegarty 0-2, Tom Roche 0-1, Padraig Burke 0-1.
Kilshannig and Shanballymore played out a draw in Killavullen, 1-14 to 2-11, with Paul Burke the Shanballymore goalscorer.
The replay at the same venue
saw Shanballymore have a close win, 1-16 to 1-14. Overall the sides were level on 6 occasions, but late points by Pa Sheedy and Paul Burke gave Shanbally’ a two point win. Shanballymore scorers: Paul Burke 0-9, Michael O’Donovan 1-1, Pa Sheedy 0-3, Micheal Burke 0-1, Vincent Burke 0-1, Brian Barry 0-1.
Clyda Rovers had a single point win over Charleville in Buttevant, 1-8 to 1-7. While Ballyclough defeated Liscarroll to advance to the quarter-finals.
Ballyclough had a four point win over Buttevant in Churchtown, 0-20 to 2-10, with late points from the O’Neill brothers sealing the win.
Three goals in the first half by Kilworth saw them advance over Doneraile at Ballyhooly, 4-19 to 2-13. At half-time it was 3-8 to 0-9. Doneraile did well on the resumption cutting the lead to four points, 3-13 to 1-12. Kilworth with 1-6 in the last 10 minutes held out for victory. Kilworth scorers: Elton Pierce 1-4, Adrian Mannix 1-3, Joseph Cahill 1-2, Brian Tobin 1-2, Noel Gowen 0-2, Thomas Twomey 0-2, Aidan Kenny 0-2, Dion Cahill 0-2.
Defending champions Ballygiblin were defeated by Fermoy in Kilworth, 3-15 to 2-16. Ballygiblin led at the break 1-11 to 1-10. Fermoy scorers: Fergal Ryan 1-4, Conor O’Kane 0-6, Mark Kenny 1-1, James Aherne 1-1, Alan O’Connor 0-2, Shane Killeen 0-1.
In the quarter-final at Araglin, Kilworth had a 0-18 to 1-10 win over Fermoy. It was close all through with the winners holding a slight lead. Kilworth scorers: Elton Pierce 0-9, Paudie Lynch 0-3, Aidan Kenny 0-2, Brian Tobin 0-2, Joseph Cahill 0-1, Thomas Twomey 0-1.
Ballyhooly had a single point win over Shanballymore at Castletownroche, 3-5 to 1-10. The win
ners led 2-3 to 1-5 at half-time. Ballyhooly scorers: Tom Roche 2-0, Patrick O’Connor 0-3, Eoin Hegarty 1-0, Eamon Hanrahan 0-1, Kieran McCarthy 0-1.
Clyda Rovers and Ballyhooly met in the quarter-final in Killavullen. Clyda had a six point win, 1-18 to 2-9.
Kildorrery had a 2-19 to 4-12 win over Churchtown at Doneraile, with the game close and exciting and in the balance to the end. Level 1-3 to 0-6 at half-time, at full-time it was 2-10 apiece. In extra time Kildorrery moved 2-16 to 2-10 ahead. Colm Conroy had a late goal for Churchtown but time ran out and it was Kildorrery who advanced to meet Castletownroche in the quarter-final. Kildorrery scorers: Peter O’Brien 2-8, Andrew O’Brien 0-5, Michael Walsh 0-2, Eamonn O’Connor 0-2, Tom Monaghan 0-1, Stephen Coughlan 0-1.
In the quarter-final at Shanballymore, Kildorrery had a six point win over Castletownroche, 1-18 to 1-12. Goals by David O’Brien, Kildorrery and Jonathan O’Callaghan Castletown’ left it 1-9 to 1-7 and by the 42nd minute, they were level for the 5th time, 1-11 apiece. Kildorrery had some late points that secured their place in the semi-final against Clyda Rovers. Kildorrery scorers: Peter O’Brien 0-10, Eamonn O’Connor 0-3, David O’Brien 1-0, Andrew O’Brien 0-2, Noel Dunne 0-1, Padraig Hanley 0-1, Stephen Coughlan 0-1.
In the JAHC semi-final, Kilworth who contested the 2004 final, were far too good for Ballyclough at Shanballymore, 1-15 to 0-4. The winners were 1-11 to 0-3 clear at half-time. Kilworth scorers: Paudie Lynch 1-3, Adrian Mannix 0-5, Elton Pierce 0-2, Thomas Twomey 0-2, Brian Tobin 0-1, Joe
Cahill 0-1, Aidan Kenny 0-1.
The second semi-final in Castletownroche saw Clyda Rovers have a close 2-17 to 3-12 win over Kildorrery. The first half was very close with Clyda ahead at the break 1-7 to 1-6. Kildorrery had two early points on the resumption by Peter and Andrew O’Brien. Quick fire points by James Murphy (3) and Paudie Kissane opened up a four point lead at the end of the third quarter and Ray Carey goaled for the winners who then moved 8 points ahead, 2-15 to 1-10. Kildorrery made a massive rally and late goals by Tom Monaghan and Andrew O’Brien had them right back in the tie. However, time ran out and Clyda emerged deserving winners.
Kilworth and Clyda Rovers met in the final in Castletownroche. It was a one-sided final. Kilworth had two early goals to lead 2-0 to 0-2 after 4 minutes. Clyda picked up considerably and a series of points cut the lead, the score 2-3 to 0-9 after 15 minutes. Kilworth were two goals clear at the break 2-10 to 0-10. Points on the resumption by Paudie Lynch (2), Elton Pierce and Thomas Twomey opened up a big lead for Kilworth, 2-14 to 0-10 after 40 minutes. Niall O’Mullane goaled for Clyda Rovers, but Kilworth had two late goals from Dion Cahill and Elton Pierce to secure victory, 2-17 to 1-12.
Kilworth team: Kieran Walsh, William Twomey, John Hegarty, Aidan Kenny, Declan Tobin, Alan Kenny (capt), Mark O’Connor, Dion Cahill 1-1, Elton Pierce 1-2, Thomas Twomey 0-2, Noel Gowen, Joseph Cahill 0-1, Paudie Lynch 1-10, Brian Tobin 1-1, Adrian Mannix. Sub: Damian McNamara for Noel Gowen.
COUNTY SERIES
In the county quarter-final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Kilworth made a great comeback to force a draw with Grenagh. With 11 minutes to go Grenagh led 1-8 to 0-5 and seemed on their way to the county semi-final. Kilworth were down to 13 players, but Elton Pierce with a powerful display saw Kilworth snatch a draw, 0-12 to 1-9. Kilworth scorers: Elton Pierce 0-7, Paudie Lynch 0-4, Joseph Cahill 0-1.
The replay in Buttevant saw Kilworth have a close win, 0-11 to 1-6. Grenagh had their goal early on and led by four points after 6 minutes and at half-time led by a point. Kilworth did well on the turnover and were 0-9 to 1-4 clear after 45 minutes. In a tense last quarter both sides had two points each, but Kilworth held out for a two point win. Their scorers were Paudie Lynch 0-4, Brian Tobin 0-2, Joseph Cahill 0-2, Adrian Mannix 0-1, Damian McNamara 0-1 and Elton Pierce 0-1.
Kilworth and Mayfield met in the county semi-final in Páirc Uí Rinn. Mayfield had two goals early on and Kilworth were five points adrift by the 12th minute. Paudie Lynch had a goal for Kilworth and they had some classy points that saw them 1-6 to 2-0 ahead at the break. Mayfield went ahead 2-5 to 1-7, but the ability of Kilworth to take some quality points saw them run out victorious, 1-12 to 2-6. Kilworth scorers: Paudie Lynch 1-8, Thomas Twomey 0-2, Adrian Mannix 0-1, James Moakley 0-1.
COUNTY FINAL
Kilworth came up against very stiff opponents in the county final in Fr. O’Neills. The game in Páirc Uí Rinn was close and tense. Kilworth, with a Thomas Twomey goal, led 1-6 to 0-5 at half-time. In the closing moments O’Neills were just a point clear, but two pointed frees from Ger O’Leary gave them victory, 0-15 to 1-9. Overall, the main difference was that the O’Neill’s forwards had more to offer. Fr O’Neills went on to claim Munster and All-Ireland success.
Kilworth team: Kieran Walsh, Alan Kenny, John Hegarty, Damian McNamara, Declan Tobin, Will Twomey, Mark O’Connor, Dion Cahill 0-1, Elton Pierce 0-1, Thomas Twomey 1-1, Noel Gowen 0-1, Joseph Cahill 0-1, Paudie Lynch 0-4, Brian Tobin, Aidan Kenny. Subs: James Moakley for Mark O’Connor, Damian O’Donoghue for Brian Tobin, Adrian Mannix for Noel Gowen.
JBHC (1)
Killavullen represented the division in the county JBHC (1) and faced Macroom. This game finished all square in Donoughmore. The replay at Brinny saw Killavullen win
1-9 to 1-3. Killavullen led from the start and were 1- 7 to 0-1 ahead at half-time. The expected Macroom fightback did not materialize in the second half. Both defences did well and scores were scarce and the Avondhu side had a six point win. Killavullen scorers: Brian Fitzpatrick 1-0, Tom Foley 0-2, Pat Egan 0-2, Darren Linehan 0-1, Pat O’Donovan 0-1, Declan Dorgan 0-1, Edward Linehan 0-1, Pa Sheehan 0-1.
The county semi-final was played in Ballynoe. Killavullen lost out narrowly to city side Lough Rovers, 3-9 to 3-7. Rovers had a goal after 23 minutes and led at half-time 1-6 to 0-2. Killavullen were expected to push on in the second half. Instead, it was a second goal for Rovers that opened up a 2-8 to 0-6 lead by the 44th minute. Rovers then had a third goal. Killavullen had three late goals by Declan Dorgan (2) and Joe Taylor, but it was Lough Rovers who advanced to the county final.
Killavullen team: Bernard Looney, John Dorgan, Patrick O’Rahilly, Brian Mellerick, Pa Sheehan, Paul Hartnett, Darren Linehan, Liam Dorgan 0-1, Tom Foley 0-3, Patrick Egan, Declan Dorgan 2-2, Edward Linehan, Tadhg Foley, Tom Lane, Alan Foley. Subs: Joe Taylor 1-0 for Patrick Egan, Arthur Coakley for
Darren Linehan, John Coakley for Brian Mellerick.
JBHC (2)
Newtownshandrum were comfortable winners over Ballygiblin at Castletownroche, 3-18 to 2-2.
An evenly balanced Kilworth side were 8 point winners over Kildorrery at Ballygiblin, 1-12 to 1-4. Kilworth led all through, being 0-7 to 1-2 clear at half-time. Kilworth scorers : Elton Pierce 0-6, Brian Carey 1-1, Sean Beecher 0-2, Ned O’Brien 0-2, Mark O’Connor 0-1.
Newtownshandrum had a 3-11 to 1-8 win over Charleville in Milford, while Ballyhea had a 4-8 to 2-7 win over Milford in Dromina.
Ballyhea defeated Kilworth in the semi-final at Doneraile by 4-7 to 2-10. The second semi-final at Milford saw Newtownshandrum overcome Dromina 3-9 to 0-11.
The final at Charleville was a thriller and Newtownshandrum took the title over Ballyhea, 1-15 to 3-7. Ballyhea held a 2-6 to 1-6 interval lead and the winners were just a point ahead in the closing moments, 1-14 to 3-7. Willie O’Mahony ensured the win for Newtown with an injury time point.
Continued next week