2005 GAA season in review
MAFC
Kildorrery with four first half goals proved too good for Doneraile at Shanballymore, At halftime the winners were 4-4 to 0-6 ahead. Doneraile improved a lot on the changeover and a Padraig Brennan goal cut the lead, 4-4 to 1-8. Kildorrery regrouped well and they had some fine points that gave them an 11 point win, 4-11 to 1-9.
Kildorrery scorers: Peter O’Brien 1-4, Richard McEniry 1-1, Shane Fitzgerald 1-1, David Aherne 1-0, Jeremiah Aherne 0-2, Gerry McCarthy 0-1, Jason Walsh 0-1, Sean Young 0-1.
Fermoy maintained their 100% record in the MAFC following their 1-16 to 0-2 win over St. Martin’s in Ballygiblin. The winners dominated in the half backline and midfield sectors. Their attack, in regular supply, took some very good scores. Fermoy scorers: Alan O’Callaghan 1-4, Ronan O’Callaghan 0-4, David Conran 0-3, Jason Condon 0-2, Alan Baragry 0-1, Ruairi O’Hagan 0-1, Eoin Ryan 0-1.
Glanworth and Blackwater Rovers drew at Shanballymore, 1-10 to 0-13. Blackwater Rovers led 1-7 to 0-5 at half-time. Rovers went 6 clear on the resumption. Glanworth made a good comeback and some good points saw the game finish level. Glanworth scorers: Michael Sheehan 0-5, Sean Og Quinn 0-2, Aidan Condon 0-2, Robert O’Driscoll 0-1, James Sheehan 0-1, Alex Sheehan 0-1, Kalin Kelly 0-1.
Blackwater Rovers: Gavin Linehan 1-0, Denis Kiely 0-3, Jerry O’Connor 0-2, Mark Linehan 0-1, David Brosnan 0-1, Ian O’Gorman 0-1, Pa Sheehan 0-1, Conor Linehan 0-1.
Kildorrery had a big win over Glanworth at Mitchelstown, 2-11 to 1-2. The winners led 1-7 to 0-1 at half-time. Further pressure saw Kildorrery have late points by Jeremiah Aherne, Peter O’Brien and Sean Young, as they recorded a 12 point winning margin. Kildorrery scorers: Jeremiah Aherne 1-2, Peter O’Brien 0-4, Richard McEniry 1-1, Sean Young 0-2, Shane Fitzgerald 0-1, James Fox 0-1.
Kildorrery, with a win over Blackwater Rovers, secured their place in the final versus Fermoy. The game at Shanballymore was keenly contested and James Fox had the winners’ goal in the 17th minute. The ‘ Hill’ led 1-2 to 0-4 at half-time. A series of points by Peter O’Brien (3), Richie McEniry (2) and Sean Kelly saw Kildorrery move 1-10 to 0-7 ahead. Both sides swopped late points, but Kildorrery ran out winners. Kildorrery scorers: Peter O’Brien 0-5, James Fox 1-0, Richie McEniry 0-3, Jeremiah Aherne 0-2, Sean Kelly 0-1.
Fermoy and Kildorrery met in the final in Glanworth. Kildorrery got the perfect start. Goals by Peter O’Brien and Jeremiah Aherne helped open up a lead of 2-4 to 0-1 after 18 minutes. By half-time Kildorrery were double scores clear, 2-4 to 0-5. The second half saw Fermoy improve. Ronan O’Callaghan had two goals as Fermoy led 2-7 to 2-5. Kildorrery came within a point in the 57th minute. Late points by Ronan O’Callaghan and Alan O’Connor saw Fermoy take the title by 2-10 to 2-7.
Fermoy team: Liam Coleman, Alan Baragry, Seamus Kelleher (capt), James Campion, John McDonagh, Philip Mahon, Hughie McCarthy 0-1, Jonathan McCarthy, James O’Sullivan, Ronan O’Callaghan 2-2, David Conran, Alan O’Connor 0-5, Jack O’Callaghan 0-1, Ruairi O’Hagan 0-1, Eoin Ryan. Subs: Brian O’Sullivan for David Conran, Eoin Clancy for Jonathan McCarthy, Ricky Fraher for Jack O’Callaghan, Paudie Pratt for Seamus Kelleher.
Fermoy received a bye into the county MAFC semi-final where they met Newmarket in Charleville. Newmarket had a very good start and led 1-4 to 0-1 after 15 minutes. The Duhallow side had their second goal and were 11 points clear at the break, 2-9 to 0-4. Fermoy did well in the second half but the gap was just too much. They had a goal by Don O’Connell. Newmarket advanced to the county final by 2-13 to 1-9. Fermoy scorers: Alan O’Connor 0-6, Don O’Connell 1-0, Ronan O’Callaghan 0-1, Ruairi O’Hagan 0-1, Ricky Fraher 0-1.
MAFL
Doneraile, with a late William Cronin goal, sealed their win over Newmarket in the MAFL semi-final at Dromina. At the break Newmarket held a 1-0 to 0-0 lead. The final score was 1-4 to 1-2. Doneraile scorers: William Cronin 1-0, Kevin Cotter 0-2, Ronan Good 0-1, Paul Sweeney 0-1.
Fermoy and Doneraile met in the final at Mitchelstown. Fermoy, who already won the MAFC title, now added the MAFL winning by 1-11 to 0-8. They were level 0-1 and 0-2 each early on. Fermoy led 1-7 to 0-2 at half-time, their goal from Jonathan McCarthy. Doneraile did well on the restart, but Fermoy had a comfortable lead and they took the title by a six point margin.
Fermoy team: Jason Condon, Alan Baragry, Don O’Connell, Paudie Pratt, Eoin Clancy, Philip Mahon, John McDonagh, Seamus Kelleher (captain), James O’Sullivan 0-1, Ronan O’Callaghan 0-2, Alan O’Connor 0-4, David Conran, Jack O’Callaghan 0-1, Conor Quinn 0-1, Jonathan McCarthy 1-1. Subs: Paudie Shanahan 0-1 for Jonathan McCarthy, Ricky Fraher for Don O’Connell, Hugh McCarthy for David Conran, Brian O’Sullivan for John McDonagh, Kenneth Flynn for Conor Quinn.
MBFC
Ballyclough and Kilshannig played a draw at Buttevant - 0-12 to 1-9. This result of the league style championship meant that both sides were still in with a chance of making the knockout stages. A draw was a fair result
in the end.
In a play-off at Buttevant, Kilshannig and Ballyclough played out a high scoring draw. A goal in the dying moments for Kilshannig saw the sides finish all square, 5-10 to 3-16. Kilshannig scorers: Darren O’Riordan 2-2, John P McAuliffe 1-1, Cathal McCarthy 1-0, Michael P O’Regan 1-0, Martin Kiely 0-3, Trevor O’Regan 0-3, Brian Carroll 0-1. Ballyclough: Colm O’Neill 2-6, William Kelly 1-4, Sean Smyth 0-4, Thomas Coakley 0-1, Tadhg Healy 0-1.
The semi-final was played in Buttevant where Ballyclough had a point to spare over Kilshannig, 1-9 to 1-8. At half-time, Kilshannig led 1-4 to 1-3. Colm O’Neill kicked the winner in injury time for Ballyclough.
In the MBFC final at Buttevant, Ballyclough had a 3-9 to 2-4 win over Clyda Rovers. Ballyclough with Sean Smyth, Colm O’Neill, Thomas O’Flynn, Sean Walsh, John Lombard and Conor Browne very effective, looked impressive. William Kelly had his second goal and Ballyclough were 10 points clear. At half-time it was 2-8 to 1-2. Clyda Rovers did well in the second half, they had a goal by Pa Griffin. A free by Sean Smyth found its way to the net, as Ballyclough were crowned champions by an 8 point margin.
Ballyclough team: Joseph Lombard, Eoin Crowley, Sean Walsh, Martin O’Shea, Shane O’Leary (capt), Conor Browne, Kieran Finnegan, John Lombard, Kevin O’Connell, Thomas Coakley, Sean Smyth 1-3,
Tadhg Healy, Thomas O’Flynn 0-1, Colm O’Neill 0-4, William Kelly 2-0. Subs: Teddy O’Shea 0-1 for Colm O’Neill (inj), Barry Morrissey for Martin O’Shea.
In the county quarter-final at Newcestown, Ballyclough had a 3-10 to 1-9 win over Castletownbere. Then, in the county MBFC semi-final, played in Kanturk, Ballyclough recorded a 9 point win over Dromtarriffe, 3-18 to 2-10.
The county MBFC final at Carrigadroichead saw Carbery Rangers have a big win over Ballyclough, 3-11 to 1-2. Rangers were 2-7 to 0-1 ahead at the break and Ballyclough’s goal by Colm O’Neill came in the 47th minute..
MBFL FINAL
In the semi-final, Clyda Rovers overcame Ballyclough by 3-9 to 2-9 at Liscarroll. They were deadlocked 0-6 each at half-time. Both sides exchanged points on the restart with Kevin Roche having a Clyda goal from a penalty. James Fitzgerald had a goal for Rovers who moved 2-7 to 0-9 clear. John Griffin and Tom O’Flynn swopped a late goal as Clyda held out for a place in the final.
Kilshannig had a close win over Clyda Rovers in the final at Liscarroll, 2-11 to 1-10. Kilshannig forwards took their chances well and at halftime the sides were level 1-4 to 0-7. A goal by Darragh O’Mahony edged the Glantane side 2-8 to 0-7 ahead. Pa Forde had a Clyda goal, but Kilshannig held out for a win.
Kilshannig team: Shane O’Callaghan, Eamonn Kelly, William Kelly, Sean McCarthy, Tom Mulcahy, Ian Twomey 0-1, David Ruby (capt), John P McAuliffe, Stephen Wallace, Martin Kiely 0-6, Trevor O’Regan 0-1, Phelim O’Connell, Darren O’Riordan 0-2, Darragh O’Mahony 1-1, Michael O’Regan 1-0. Sub: Ian O’Donoghue for Phelim O’Connell.
MBHL
Ballygiblin had a close win over Mill Rovers in the semi-final at Kildorrery by 0-7 to 0-6. Ballygiblin led 0-4 to 0-2 at half-time and the sides were level at 0-4 each apiece after 44 minutes. Ballygiblin held out for a point win. Ballygiblin scorers: Ian Condon 0-6, Alan Lane 0-1
In the other semi-final at Shanballymore, Banteer had a 2-15 to 2-11 win over Blackwater Rovers. Banteer led 0-8 to 0-5 at half-time. Three points on the restart made it 0-11 to 0-5. Both sides had two goals each in the final quarter. Blackwater Rovers scorers: Gerry O’Connor 1-3, Fergal O’Connell 1-2, Gavin Linehan 0-3, Shane Howard 0-2, Ian O’Gorman 0-1.
Banteer and Ballygiblin met in the final at Charleville. The Duhallow side took the title by 0-14 to 1-7. The winners were 0-9 to 0-1 ahead at the break, Ballygiblin had a goal by Ian Condon midway through the second half, but Banteer held out for a four point win.
Ballygiblin team: Kevin Caplice, Shane Hennessy, Kevin Downey, Pat Norris, Cian Ryan, Kevin O’Gorman 0-2, Niall Herlihy, Brian O’Gorman 0-1, Alan Lane, Ian Condon 1-4, Shane Cahill, Pat Magee, Ross Corbett, Eoin Burke, Patrick Hanley. Sub: Martin Hayes for Patrick Hanley.
McCARTHY CUP FINAL
Araglin took the McCarthy Cup title following their win over Grange by 1-14 to 1-6 at Grange. At half-time, Araglin led 1-6 to 0-4.
Araglin team: Tom Fitzgerald, Michael Kearney, Sean O’Doherty, Moss Reidy, Brian Keane, Kevin Fitzgerald, Tom Kenneally 0-1, Shay Russell, Seamus O’Gorman 0-1, Patrick Kenneally, Pat Buckley 0-1, Dave Browne 0-1, Paul Mulhearne 0-1, James Kearney 1-7, Neilius Kearney 0-1. Subs: Sean Allen 0-1 for James Kearney, John Aherne for Kevin Fitzgerald, John Browne for Neilius Kearney, James Kenneally for Shay Russell.
Grange team: Noel Cashman, Don Cahill, Padraig Howard, Paul Browne, Darren Roche, Niall McCarthy, Mark Ryan, John Barry, John Roche, Devon Roche, Kieran Kelleher 0-1, Paudie Hannon, Fergal O’Dowd, Paul Houlihan 1-1, Brian Cashman 0-4. Subs: PJ Roche for John Barry, Graham Roche for Mark Ryan, Fergal Roche for Fergal O’Dowd, Darren Dolan for Paudie Hannon.
KINANE CUP
Charleville CBS had a 3-8 to 2-6 win over St Fintan’s, Doon in the Dr Kinane Cup Munster Colleges U16 and a half hurling final. It marked a 4th success for Charleville CBS who were champions in 1971, 1972 and 1978.
The sides were level 0-3 apiece after 20 minutes and by half-time, Charleville CBS were 0-5 to 0-3 ahead. The winners had the aid of the strong breeze in the second half. They dominated in vital sectors and took some very good scores. In the end Charleville had a five point win.
Charleville CBS team: Aodan Hooper (Ballyhea), Don McCarthy (Charleville), Andrew Donnellan (Castletown-Ballyagran), Matt Ryan (Newtownshandrum), Andrew White (Castletown-Ballyagran), Billy Clifford (Newtownshandrum), Tiernan Browne (do), Derry Murphy (Charleville) 0-1, Anthony Watson (Milford), Ryan Fallon (Newtownshandrum), Sean O’Connell (Milford) 1-1, Richard Farrissey (Newtownshandrum) 2-5, Jonathan Lane (do), Michael Bowles (do) 0-1, Seamus McElligott (CastletownBallyagran).