Killavullen
GAA ACTION
Killavullen played Clyda last Wednesday evening in Clyda in the latest instalment of the minor football league. The man in the middle of the field as the referee was John O’Leary, and he did an excellent job, between these local rivals.
The first half was very even, with Pádraig Looney very prominent for Killavullen, and Fionn Magner assisting strongly. Cian O’Connor was fetching good ball around midfield and outlaying it smartly, with Eoin Birchill and Michael Cagney running strong from the half back line, and interlinking well, with the mobile Eddie Cotter. Clyda were the first to score, but then Michael Fresh expertly converted two frees to put us ahead momentarily.
Clyda answered those scores with two point of their own, with Conor Corbett prominent for Clyda. Liam fox was set up nicely by Colm Looney to score our third point, and then his older brother Pádraig got a fine point, that his good general play warranted. Clyda got their replies, and then, our goalkeeper, Cian made an excellent save, followed shortly afterwards by a timely intervention by Seán Browne, and we were lucky to keep our goal line intact. We got a rather fortunate goal when an attempt for a point dropped short, and hit the bar, but Ben Hunter was first to react, and palmed the ball into the net to bring our tally to 1-4 Colm Looney scored the next point to give us a two point advantage as half time approached, but that lead was whittled down to just a solitary point at the break by another Clyda point. 1-05 to 0-06 at the interval.
On the resumption, Clyda eased through the gears and scored some lovely points. Their general play in this half was exemplary. They had good movement, quick hands, and worked some lovely triangles with Conor Corbett, their cork minor as the fulcrum. The y scored a goal shortly after the resumption, and tacked over some points to boot. Fionn Magner got a point back for us, marauding forward from his centre half back berth.
Clyda kicked two further points, but Eddie Cotter got another back. Conor Corbett was instrumental in setting up the next goal for Clyda, and then scored a peach of a goal, after cutting in from the wing, and floating the ball delightfully over Cian’s head. Our final score came from a free, from Pádraig Looney, but Clyda owed the ball in the second half, and racked up an impressive overall tally of 3-12 as against 1-08 for Killavullen.
The team was: Cian Lankford, Darren Murphy, Seán Bowne, Ronan Barry, Michael Cagney, Fionn Magner (0-01), Eoin Birchill, Michael Fresh (0-02F), Cian O’Connor, Pádraig Looney (002), Eddie Cotter (0-01), Pádraig Cronin, Ben Hunter (1-00), Liam Fox (0-01), Colm Looney (0-01). Substitutes: Conor Griffin for Ronan Barry – injured; Brian Cotter for Michael Fresh – injured
JIM POWER UNDER-14 FOOTBALL TOURAMENT IN WATERFORD – In the prestigious Jim Power under-14 football tournament that concluded last Saturday, in Dungarvan, the Rebel Óg North selection, with its strong Killavullen connections, beat East Cork, and then a Cork City selection, to qualify for the semi – final.
In this semi-final the local team defeated North Kerry to qualify to play south Kerry in the final. Hopes were high, as the North Cork selection group had defeated South Kerry, two weekends ago, but in the actual final, the boys from south Kerry won out by seven points in the end.
The Killavullen players that were part of the Rebel Óg North team were Kian Lane, Patrick O’Grady, Chris O’Callaghan, Jamie Magner and Niall Murray. Each of the contingent played in various stages of the week end games and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
DIVISION 2 HURLING LEAGUE UPDATE – Killavullen play Newtownshandrum in Killavullen on Wednesday, August 1, at 19.30 in, what is now termed a league quarter final.
The following is the revised draw: A Killavullen v Newtownshandrum; B Castletownroche v Charleville; C Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels v Ballyhea (Ballyhea won that game decidedly last Friday night) ; D Ballyclough v Fermoy; semi-finals: A V B C V D
LOTTO – There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot, when the jackpot was €1,100. The numbers drawn, were – 2, 11 and 18 – No Winner. The lucky-dip winners were as follows: €50 John Roche – Seller – John Angland; €30 Rose Maria Taylor – Seller – Rose Maria Taylor; €20 Sheila Barrett – Seller – John Angland. The jackpot will be €1,200 and the draw will be in Griffins Bar. Tickets can be obtained from any committee member or from local retail outlets.
FIXTURES – under-12 Football League – August 2: Killavullen Blue against Kilshannig in Glantane at 7.30 p.m.
COUNTY BOARD DRAW WINNER – Congratulations to Tim O’Neill, who won a voucher to the value of €150 for Keanes Jewellers in the latest instalment of the county board draw. Don Larkin was a previous winner of a luxury week end away, in the Brehon hotel, Killarney earlier in the year, but the big winners (20K or a car) are still eluding us. Our time will come soon though, surely.
GAELIC SUNDAY
Meelin GAA will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gaelic Sunday this Sunday, August 5th, in Meelin village & at the GAA Grounds, commencing at 1145 am.
In 1918, under British rule, the authorities tried to crackdown on all public gatherings, including GAA matches. Written permission had to be sought for all matches at the time, and granted, otherwise they were considered an illegal activity. The GAA not only objected, but they decided to defy the order and hold a match in every parish in Ireland at precisely the same time- 3pm on Sunday 4th August.
The protest was far more successful than could ever have been imagined and an estimated 54,000 players participated in games throughout Ireland, with over 100,000 watching across the entire island. It all ran entirely without major incident and forced the abandonment of the requirement to seek a license to play a GAA match.
This became one of the most remarkable and significant days in the history of our GAA. It will be forever remembered as Gaelic Sunday- the day when our GAA peacefully stood against the British Empire - and won! (see more on www.gaa.ie).
We are asking everyone that would like to take part in the commeration/ celebrations to meet in Meelin Village square immediately after Mass & march from the square to the GAA grounds.
From here we will celebrate with a ‘La na gClub’ from 12md, including small hurling games for ages 6 upwards. Our adult players will play alongside our juvenile players, there will be long puck competition, shooting through tyres, face painting & other fun elements. Events should conclude about 1.30pm.
We are also aiming for a history/ discussion talk around this commeration during the celebration.
The new astro/ indoor training facility, gym & meeting rooms will be open for viewing for those who have not yet seen them.
Refreshments will also be served. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
We are asking everyone to wear your Meelin colours on the day!!
Keep an eye on Meelin GAA Facebook page for more details as Sunday draws closer.
U16 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
St Marks u16s play Buttevent this Thursday night, August 2nd at Kildorrery. Throw in is scheduled for 8.15pm. This is a double header, preceded by the A final, Charleville v Watergrasshill at 7pm.
MEELIN JUVENILE HURLING CAMP
This Juvenile Hurling camp next week from August 6th to 10th, from 10am to 2pm each day. Cost is €25 per child. If you need further information, or to make your booking, please call John Forest at 087 7562282. Bookings needed asap, application forms are in Brosnans & Cahills shops in Meelin.
BRUACH NA CARRAIGE
The popular Rockchapel Seisiun continues at Bruach Na Carraige each Tuesday night at 9pm, where you can hear some of Ireland`s oldest music being played, some of it going back to before 1850 much of which has vanished over the last hundred years. You will also see some of Ireland`s oldest solo traditional step dances that have also almost vanished being performed. Bruach Na Carraige is the only venue in Ireland where you will hear this music, and see these dances performed Bring your instrument or dancing shoes as there will be an opertunity for audience participation Our Sliabh uachra summer school is on the 8th 9th and 10th of August starting at 10am The emphasis will be on music from the old manuscripts some dating back to before 1850. At 2.30 each day there will be solo traditional step dancing workshops with Sarah and Maurice O Keeffe, the dance being taught will be “The King Of The Fairies” Further Information from 087 2205566 Email bruachnacarraige@hotmail.com evening transport. a new evening time community transport will operate in the rochchapel/meelin/taur/newmarket area commencing saturday 28th july. this service will also include transport to mass in rockchapel and meelin on alternating saturdays. it is open to everybody and free travel passes are accepted or €5 adult return fare without travel pass. for further information contact local link office in fermoy on 025-51454 or booking on 086-8259024.