Winning ways

Following on from postponements and walkovers the previous week both our Div 1 teams got to see action last week.

First out were the hurlers who made the short trip to Glanworth a winning one. The lack of game time was very evident in the first half and we were down by 5 points on a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-5. But a very strong showing in the second half where we added 19 points to our tally, ensured we ran out comfortable 8-point winners on a final score of 0-24 to 0-16.

Team: Brian Lombard, Jeff Gowen, Dave O’Brien, John Roche, James Roche, Eoin Buckley, Seamus Roche, Darragh O’Reilly, Diarmuid Linehan, Eoin Twomey, Sean Linehan, Fergal O’Connell, Gearoid Roche, Barry Johnson, and Dylan Collins.

There were 5 substitutions made and they were all for injury rather than tactical. Mark Burdett for Dave O’Brien (20mins), Fionn Hess for Eoin Twomey (h/t), Colm Crowley for Fergal (45mins), Brian O’Driscoll for Seamus (55mins) and Rob O’Gorman for Jeff (58mins).

As a result of the latest injuries received in the hurling match and existing injuries, our footballers made the trip to Charleville on Saturday night missing several regulars. And the lack of experience told as Charleville had 2 early goals scored and by half-time they led 3-5 to 0-2 with our points coming from the boot of Diarmuid Linehan.

In the second half the lads showed how quickly they can learn and the extra work rate and physicality that was evident in the second half performance saw the second half played out as a 4-point draw.

Team: Adrian O’Driscoll, Eoin Buckley, Jeff Gowen, Mark Burdett, James Roche, Seamus Roche, Gearoid Roche, Sean Linehan, Barry Johnson, Colm Crowley, Diarmuid Linehan, Brian O’Driscoll, Brian Lombard, Denis Kiely, Dylan Collins. Subs: Cathal O’Keeffe for Jeff (10mins), Darragh O’Reilly for Sean (h/t), Fintan Linehan for James, Tommy Barrett for Eoin, and Rob O’Gorman for Barry all on 45 minutes.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Div 1 hurling team are at home to Dromina on Wed 18th May at 7.30. Following this, we are down to play Liscarroll/ Churchtown Gaels away on Sunday 22nd away at 11am. Our Div 3 hurling team are scheduled to travel to Charleville on Fri evening with a 7.30 throw in.

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Our annual golf classic is being held in Fermoy Golf Club on Friday, 24th June. The format is the same as previous years a threeball champagne scramble. The cost per team is €150 and this includes entry to the golf classic, refreshments, and a meal on completion of the golf. Sponsorship of greens and/or tee boxes is also available at a rate of €50 each. There will also be a raffle on the day with plenty of great prizes up for grabs. The event always proves to be a great day out and is a great way of supporting your local club. Please contact Pa O’Connor on 087-2364526 or Pa Leahy on 086-1595714 for more information.

LOTTO

There was no winner of Monday night’s lotto jackpot worth €4,800, the next draw will take place in The Roundy on 30th May, with the jackpot at €5,000. The 5 lucky dip winners of €20 each were: Mag Tobin, Catherine Hickey, Siobhan Howley, Carmel Mehigan, and Padraig Lynch.

We would continue to encourage as many as possible to use the online facility at Clubforce, or alternatively, tickets can be purchased in the shop, the Roundy House, Grindel’s, or your usual seller. Thank you most sincerely to all the lotto players, ticket sellers, etc your support is greatly appreciated in these difficult times. Remember that any profits made on sale of lotto tickets goes towards the upkeep of the facilities. As you can all see works are ongoing at improving the community sports field.

MAIN CLUB SPONSORS

We have joint sponsors, Ballyhooly Homes and Quintas, please support if you can. In these difficult times it is great to have this support from our sponsors.