|
|
|
Latest News
|
|
|
Southern Star 13th March
|
Club Chairman Denis Lucey welcomed almost two hundred people to the Bandon GAA Club Annual dinner held in the Pavilion on Saturday night.
The Chairman spoke of his delight that the top table was once again lined with trophies. He reminded people that it was the first club dinner to be held in the Pavilion since 1984 the G.A.A. Centenary year and congratulated the organisers, caterers and bar staff.
In what was thankfully a very busy schedule, medals were presented to the 2008 West Cork Minor A hurling champions, the 2009 West Cork and County winning Minor A football team, the West Cork winning Junior A hurling team, and the West Cork U21 hurling winning team.
The biggest ovation of the night however, was reserved for the hugely popular new Club President Liam Deasy who was accompanied by his wife Norma. He spoke of his huge pride in being elected to the position and his wish that the players would carry that pride in the Club onto the pitch in the coming year. Liam also paid tribute to his predecessor the late Sean Crowley.
The P.R.O. spoke of how delighted the Club were to have Liam as their new Vice-President and that he was a truly inspirational figure to Bandon G.A.A. Club with his attitude to life, his good humour, and the fighting spirit he summons every day, as he copes with, and fights his debilitating illness.
Also in attendance were long serving Club Vice-President Patsy O’ Neill and his wife Margaret.
Those sentiments were also echoed by guest of honour Teddy McCarthy, who presented the players with their medals. Goalkeeper Stephen Murphy and Philip Crowley made their own piece of history by being presented with all five available medals. Truly a dual Club.
The Club Patron Fr. Denis O’ Leary wished the Club well for the year and congratulated the executive for their ongoing developments.
Huge thanks go to Jimmy Deasy who organised the event, ably assisted by Essie O’ Leary, Noel McNamara, Kieran Doyle and Kathleen Canty.
A big well done also to caterer Ger Mehigan and to Finbarr and Julie and the bar staff who all contributed to making the event a truly memorable one.
|
Southern Star 27th February
|
Kilbrittain 2-14
Bandon 0-17
Goals win games and Bandon Intermediate hurlers concession of two second-half majors, both of the fairly soft
variety, gave near neighbours Kilbrittain the upper hand by 0.17 to 2.14 in their Micheal Holland Cup tie played
on Saturday in the Charlie Hurley Park.
The main pitch which staged the game was in very good condition after the long winter lay-off and a small crowd
watched an entertaining game played in great spirit, in good spring weather conditions.
Bandon missing at least five regulars, dominated most of the tie and looked the more likely winners. Over the
hour though they were to create, only one real goal scoring opportunity which wasn't converted.
The half-time score was Bandon 0.09 to Kibrittain's 0.07 with the home side also registering seven wides while
dominating possession.
Kilbrittain scored their first goal eleven minutes into the second half when the home side were again well on top.
Bandon had regained a two point lead by the twenty eighth minute when, similar to last years championship tie
against Kilworth, they were “sucker-punched” with the killer second goal, and managed to concede two more points
before the final whistle.
Overall the game was a very useful work-out for Coach Teddy McCarthy and his new Selectors. They could be quite
pleased with the performances of Darren Ryan, Kevin Walsh, new centre-back Donough Lucey, Ronan Crowley, Gavin O'
Riordan , Jason Hickey and Eoin O' Donovan who only played the first-half but was outstanding.
Team : John Crowley , Joe Burke , Darren Ryan , Kevin Walsh , Eoin O' Donovan ,Donough Lucey , Mark O’ Leary ,
Gavin O’ Riordan (0.03) , Ronan Crowley (0.06) , Roy Payne (0.02) , Niall O’ Rourke , James Milner (0.01) ,
Vincent Goggin , Brian Crowley (0.02) , Jason Hickey (0.03).
Subs.: Philip Crowley.
Tickets for the annual dinner which will be held on Saturday March 06th are available from Jimmy Deasy or
Club members.
Anyone over 18 years interested in doing a foundation level referees course which takes place on March 04th ,
07th, 09th and 11th should contact Don Desmond for details.
|
Southern Star 20th February
|
On Saturday February 20th in Bandon the Intermediate hurlers face their first big assignment of the new season
when they take on Kilbrittain in the first round of the Micheal Holland Cup. This will be Teddy McCarthy's first official game in charge since he took over coaching duties from Red
Crowley.
Tickets for the Annual Dinner on Saturday the 06th March 2010 are available from most Committee members.
Again Club Registrar Anthony Nyhan is stressing that Club membership is due and he is actively targetting
the 31st March deadline to have all membership paid.
|
Southern Star 13th February
|
The Bandon GAA Club Annual Dinner will take place in the GAA Pavilion on Saturday the 06th March 2010.
Circumstances beyond the Clubs control has resulted in the function being moved from it's traditional
base, The Munster Arms Hotel for the first time since the 1980's.
Unfortunately those circumstances were beyond the control of Hotel owner Don O'Sullivan as well, and we
wish him and all the other business owners in the town well as they continue to re-vamp their premises
after the devastating floods in November.
Refreshments for the evening, which will be a supper format, will be provided by external caterers,
and details are currently being finalised.
On the night medals will be presented to the West Cork and County Championship winning Minor A footballers,
the Junior A and U21 West Cork winning hurling teams, and also the 2008 West Cork winning Minor A hurling
side.
Club Registrar Anthony Nyhan is stressing that Club membership is due and he is actively targetting players
and club people in advance of the 31st March deadline.
Club merchandise, track suits, jackets,tee shirts etc. are available through Mick Kelly.
The U21 footballers will be first into the fray as usual in a very difficult West Cork championship second-
round tie against the winners of Carbery Rangers and Skibbereen.The game is provisionally fixed for Ardfield
on Saturday the 27th March.
The Junior A hurlers have been drawn against Dohenys in the first round,while the Junior A footballers have
been handed down a very tricky assignment for their first round against Clonakilty.
|
|
|
|
