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2005

GAA Club notes - Southern Star

 
 
Announcement New Club Sponsors 6 Jan 2005

We are proud to announce that SUPER VALU are the new main club sponsors until 2007.
 
 
Announcement Annual General Meeting 21 Nov 2004

The Annual General Meeting of Bandon GAA Club will be held in Bandon GAA Pavilion on Sunday 5th December at 2.30. All members and all players are requested to attend.
 
 
Announcement County Senior Football Cup 30 Nov 2004

Members of the victorious Carbery Senior Football team will be visiting the Bandon GAA Pavilion on Saturday 4th December at 8.30pm, along with the County Senior Football cup. All welcome.
Official team photographs will be available. Proceeds going towards a well deserved team holiday in January. Contact Pat Prendergast.
 
 
Announcement Annual Dinner Dance 21 Nov 2004

The Annual Dinner Dance of Bandon GAA Club will be held in the Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon, on Saturday 15th January.
 
 
Announcement Club Jackets 30 Nov 2004

Club jackets, all sizes, available from Kevin McCarthy, 086 8290470




GAA Club notes - Southern Star 24th December '05
Bandon

In the recent draw for the Intermediate hurling championship of 2006 we meet Ballymartle in the first round with the losers meeting the losers of the Kilbrittain/Cobh clash in the second round. This will be our fifth meeting since the year 2000 with Ballymartle winning two, lost one and one drawn so another close encounter can be expected next May.

Things are very quite on the playing field as the year is coming to a close but we had our successes when winning three county titles plus many West Cork championships over the year.

Bandon GAA Club Annual General Meeting will take place in the club pavilion on Tuesday night December 27th at 7 o’clock. All members are expected to attend and new members would be greatly appreciated by all in the club.

The Annual dinner dance will be held in the Munster Arms Hotel on Saturday night January 28th 2006 your support is required to make it a great night.

Bingo as usual this Thursday night at 9 o’clock and also on Thursday 29th December 05.

Lotto numbers drawn last week were 12, 25 and 27 and there was no winner, the Jackpot is now €1200 this week.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club gear is still available by contacting any officer and as Christmas is drawing near it would be a nice present to receive. Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.

Bandon GAA and St Brogans under age club wish all its officers, members and supporters a very happy Christmas and hares to a very good year ahead on the playing fields in hurling and football.


St Brogans GAA Club’s Successful Year
St. Brogans

2005 will long be remembered in St Brogans GAA Club as being extremely successful with two county championships and various other titles won throughout the year.
Pride of place must go to the Under 14 hurlers and footballers who ended the year as double County Champions and could have been All Ireland winners with a little bit of luck. In an extremely punishing schedule in May and June they captured the County, Carrighdhoun and inaugural Carbery / Muskerry Titles as well as competing in the All Ireland Feile. This last competition was staged in Cork over a weekend in June this year with Bandon playing host to Kilmoyley from Kerry, Ballinascreen from Derry and Bishopstown. Bandon qualified for the semi-final after a tough series of games played on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Throughout the morning roughly 100 players plus mentors and supporters were fed by a group of Bandon Ladies who did such a wonderful job that our hospitality was of a standard to be achieved by other clubs. We are all indebted to these gallant ladies for their efforts.
Having Beaten Eire Og in the semi-final Bandon were unlucky to lose to Sarsfields in a very close final.
Once they were finished with the hurling this bunch of players set their minds to winning the County football title. While they suffered a minor setback when they were eliminated from the Carbery League in controversial circumstances (a boardroom decision) they retained their West Cork title in style making it four in a row. After three heart stopping encounters in the County section they were crowned County Premier Champions for the first time ever. A feature of those performances was that they were behind at halftime in every game but they had the ability and will to win to stage a comeback every time.
While the under 14s were blazing their trails of glory other teams in the Club were quietly going about the business of winning their own titles.
The under 11 hurlers became the Southeast champions for only the second time ever while the under 12 hurlers retained their West Cork crown.
The Under 16 hurlers won the inaugural Carbery / Muskerry League Title while the footballers regained their West Cork League and Championship titles.
The starting point for all this success is undoubtedly the Saturday mornings spent in the Charlie Hurley Park where a group of very dedicated people give freely of their time training and coaching children between the ages of six and ten. There are no titles won or lost at this age group but clearly the work done here has a huge bearing on what happens in later years. Long may the good work continue.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 17th December '05
Bandon

Minor Football COUNTY CHAMPIONS
Bandon 4-09
Newmarket 0-04
Bandon minor footballers were deserved winners over Newmarket in the County “A” Championship Final played in Ovens last Sunday. This was a great team effort with each player giving his all from the throw in until the final whistle sounded and a score line of 4-9 to 0-4 was a just reward for their work rate. Bandon opened the scoring with a Brian Crowley point from play in the 6th minute and the same player added a great goal in the 10th minute. Points from play by David Aherne and Darren Murray made it 1-3 to no score when Bandon fullback Mark O Sullivan was harshly dismissed when a yellow card would have justified the petty jersey pulling foul committed. Newmarket pointed the resultant free and then added another from a free 2 minutes later but that was as close as they got as a Darren Crowley goal and a David Aherne free left the half time score 2-4 to 0-2 in Bandon’s favor. Darren Ryan moved to fullback and Eoin O Donovan moved to cornerback from corner forward and a two man full forward line was now in operation. Bandon started the second half in determined fashion and with Ronan McCarthy and James O’Donovan lording midfield the scores had to come and D Crowley from play, a David Kelly goal and a point from play by D Aherne stretched the lead to 3-6 to 0-2 the game was as good as over.
Newmarket pointed from play but Bandon responded with a B Crowley point from play, which was added to by an Aherne free, a B Crowley goal and a point by D Crowley and Newmarket closed the scoring with a pointed free on full time. The Bandon goalkeeper Raymond Brennan and full back line of D Ryan, Tom O Donoghue and Eoin O Donovan did everything asked of them after the sending off of Mark O Sullivan who was a huge loss. The half back line of Gavin O Riordan, James Walsh and David Crowley all had their moments and only one point from play conceded says it all. Subs also played their part and Mark O Leary, Tim Crowley, Colm Johnson, Alan O Leary and Jack Donegan all got some action and Brendan Collins was also available. How many times have we seen games been won by 14 players against 15, great stuff lads and to the coach Denny Aherne and selector Tom O Donoghue whose game plan and shrewd switches played a major part in this success we say thank you for bringing the title to Bandon for the first time since 1996.After a well deserved meal in the Munster Arms Hotel the team paraded through the town led by piper Finbarr Finn and a Garda escort, team captain David Aherne held the cup aloft as the lorry driven by Declan O Donovan and sponsored by Trunwit Transport slowly made its way. Club chairman Colman O Mahony and mayor of Bandon Don mc McCarthy thanked the players, management and sponsors Caulfield Supervalu Bandon. Coach and team captain returned a vote of thanks to all supporters who followed them all year.
Bandon were slow to settle and Glanmire with a whirlwind start had 1-1on the scoreboard and missed as much more before Bandon raised their game and were happy to be level at the short whistle 1-2 apiece thanks to a B Crowley goal and points by D Murray and D Kelly. In a hard tackling second half goals by D Crowley and points G O Riordan, J O Donovan, D Aherne and Crowley again gave Bandon a rather flattering win.


The Club AGM will be held in the pavilion at 7 o’clock on Tuesday 27th December everybody very welcome especially new residents in town.

Bingo this Thursday night at 9 o’clock.

No Lotto winner last week the numbers drawn were 6, 11, 13 and this weeks Jackpot is €850.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club gear is still available by contacting any officer and as Christmas is drawing near it would be a nice present to receive. Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 10th December '05
Bandon

Last weeks activities on the playing field were overshadowed by the untimely deaths of Angela Gabriel (nee Ryan) of Kilpatrick and Peter Crowley of Carhue.

Bandon GAA club will sadly miss Angela as she always gave a helping hand when called upon in the Pavilion and all will miss her good humour, laughter and wit. To Jimmy her husband and family we extend our deepest sympathy at this sad time.

Peter played football with Bandon and rugby with Bandon R FC and was a great friend to everyone who knew him and we sympathise with his wife Bernie and family on their sad loss.

Junior Football League Section 1 Final
Bandon 1-10
St. Colums 0-09
Tadg Mc Carthaigh’s excellent floodlit facilities were the venue for the J.F.league (section 1) final between Bandon and St.Colums on Wed Nov 30th. The game was a hard fought sporting contest with Bandon emerging winners by 1-10 to 0-9.
Bandon started strongly against the wind and rain and thanks to a free from R. Moloney and a point from P Mc McCarthy were 2 points up in 6 mins. Continued dominance from Bandon yielded no further scores and after 11 mins. St. Colums found the target twice in quick succession to level scores. In the 18 min.a great Bandon move ended with Owen Mc Sweeney goaling, followed by a pointed free per P McCarthy and 2 points by Mc Sweeney from play left Bandon leading by 1-5 to 0-2. Colums replied with 2 points and a great D O Donoghue point from near the sideline was cancelled out and the half time score read Bandon 1-6 St Colums 0-5. On the resumption an early point by Mc Sweeney stretched the lead but a strong Colums rally yielded 3 points. Both teams continued to play attacking football in very wet conditions and points from A Johnson, O Donoghue and a free by Moloney offset by a Colums point gave victory to Bandon for the second year in a row over the same opposition. After the game Donal Leahy presented the Ml Godley cup to Bandon captain Pat Prendergast. Next years selectors please note the scoring ability of u21 goalkeeper Owen Mc Sweeney in this league final.
Team; P Prendergast, B Hurley K Doyle T Crowley, K Walsh K Lucey N O Rourke A Johnson T Bambury, R Moloney J O Regan P McCarthy, D O Donoghue R Milner and O Mc Sweeney.


Minor Football County A Semi Final
Bandon 3-08
Glanmire 1-04
Bandon minor footballers qualified for the county “A” final when they beat Glanmire in a hard fought encounter played at Minane Bridge last Sunday on a 3-8 to 1-4 score line.
Bandon were slow to settle and Glanmire with a whirlwind start had 1-1on the scoreboard and missed as much more before Bandon raised their game and were happy to be level at the short whistle 1-2 apiece thanks to a B Crowley goal and points by D Murray and D Kelly. In a hard tackling second half goals by D Crowley and points G O Riordan, J O Donovan, D Aherne and Crowley again gave Bandon a rather flattering win.


Bandon meet Newmarket in the final this weekend and will need to up the performance and play for the full sixty minutes plus if a county is to be won. Best of luck to all players and management and check locally re time and venue.

In spite of a strong finish the intermediate hurlers were well beaten by Ballymartle in the league semi final last Sunday morning played in Bandon where the effects of a long lay off from hurling was more than evident.

The club A G M is scheduled to take place on Tuesday night 27th December at 7 o’clock.

This Thursday evening December 8th a big Bingo session takes place at 9 o’clock in the pavilion with cash of €3000 to be won.

Congrats. to Tara Fitzgerald, 5 Sandalwood, Cloughmacsimon, Bandon who won last weeks jackpot of €4000 with winning numbers 3 - 12 - 28, this week the jackpot reverts back to €500 .

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club gear is still available by contacting any officer and as Christmas is drawing near it would be a nice present to receive. Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 3rd December '05
Bandon

Pride of place this week must go to our underage club St Brogans who won the u14 Premier County Football championship final for the first time when they defeated St Michaels in Riverstick on a score of 3-07 to 3-06. Bandon had 1-02 on the scoreboard before St Michael’s opened their account with a point and the city side went on to lead 1-05 to 1-02 at half time. A great start to the second half saw Bandon add 1-02 to their tally and they went on to dominate most of the half, but when the losers scored a goal in injury time Bandon had just one point to spare. Well done to coach Dan Minihane selectors Dan Crowley, John Hourihan and the St Brogans officers and players on this achievement.

Next Sunday at 2.30 in Minane Bridge (Tracton) Bandon play Glanmire in the county minor football “A” championship semi-final with the winners to meet Newmarket in the final.

The intermediate hurlers are due to play a league q/f against Ballymartle at 12 o’clock in Bandon next Sunday.

We would like to thank Mons. Kevin O Callaghan who celebrated the annual deceased members Mass recently held in the pavilion before a large attendance. The club also appreciates the work done by Noel Mc Namara as organizer and the Ladies who served refreshments in making the Mass an important event in our club calendar.

Congratulations to Padraig Crowley chairman of St Brogans on his new appointment as a Cork minor hurling selector for 2006 and we wish him success in the year ahead.

The club A G M is scheduled to take place on Tuesday night 27th December at 7 o’clock.

Bingo to night Thursday at 9 o’clock as usual with big Bingo to be held on 8th December with a grand total of €3000 in cash on offer.

Lotto Jackpot this week is €4000 as there was no winner last week and the numbers drawn were 14 15 & 29. Tickets are for sale at local outlets and from committee members.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club gear is still available by contacting any officer and as Christmas is drawing near it would be a nice present to receive. Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.

St. Brogans

Under 14 Premier County Champions
St Brogans 3-07
St Michaels 3-06
One point. That was the difference in the end. But it was enough to give the St Brogans, Bandon Under 14 footballers their first ever Premier County Title in Riverstick last Saturday. The final whistle was greeted with a mixture of joy and relief by the Bandon followers who had watched their team battle to yet another close victory. Once again their never say die spirit matched by no little amount of skill was very much in evidence on the day. And it needed to be because their opponents were the reigning All Ireland Div 2 and County Feile Champions, St Michaels Blackrock.
The game started well for the Bandon lads as right from the throw in they took the fight to their opponents. Conor Hourihan got in early for a goal to settle the nerves and shortly afterwards two points were added by Chris O’ Donoghue and Conor again. That finished the Bandon scoring for the opening half as St Michaels took control around the pitch and scored a goal and five points without reply. As Bandon struggled to stay in the game one player stood head and shoulders above the rest. Corner back, Philip Crowley saved Bandon time and time again with vital interceptions and saving tackles during St Michaels’ period of dominance. The half time whistle brought some welcome relief and gave the team a chance to regroup.
Almost immediately after the restart Conor Hourihan had Bandon back on level terms with a goal and soon after he shot over a point to give his side the lead which they never surrendered. The Bandon backs got to grips with their opponents while Stephen Lynch and Conal Murphy took control of midfield and ensured that the forwards had a plentiful supply of the ball. Michael Minihane chipped in with a couple of points and when Chris O’ Donoghue soloed through to score a great goal Bandon were suddenly six points clear. Bandon got no chance to relax however as St Michaels clawed their way back into the game with a goal to leave just three between the sides with ten minutes left to play. Bandon extended the lead to four points before St Michaels goaled after the ref threw in the ball on the fourteen yard line to leave the minimum between the teams with five minutes to go. The last couple of minutes were spent defending the one point lead before the ref blew the full time whistle. The rest as they say is history. Immediately after the game Tony O’ Mahony, Chairman Bord na nOg Corcaí presented the trophy to the winning captain Conor Hourihan.
Bandon : Stephen Murphy, Peter Murphy, Eoin Sugrue, Philip Crowley, Joe Harrington, Eoin Jackson, Denis Cronin, Stephen Lynch, Conal Murphy, Sean Og Murphy, Michael Minihane, Chris O’ Donoghue, Fionn O’ Leary, Conor Hourihan, Mark Sugrue, Colin Swanton, Eoin O’ Mahony and Shane Hickey


Under 16 County Football Semi Final
St Michaels 3-06
St Brogans 3-07
St Michaels exacted some revenge the following day when they comprehensively beat Bandon in the Under 16 County football semi-final in Crosshaven. Bandon got off to a bright start with two early points before the team was disrupted with an injury to wing back Mark Muir. St Michaels seized control and with some sparkling play scored seven points in a row before Bandon finished the half with a point. Half time score was St Michaels 0 : 7 - St Brogans 0 : 3. St Michaels continued where they left off and once they goaled early the game was effectively over. Bandon to their credit never gave up but they found it impossible to break through the St Michaels rearguard for the goals that would bring them back into the game.
Team: J Donegan, M Minihane, D Ryan, S Crowley, M O’ Leary, A Tobin, M Muir, D Crowley, J McCarthy, R Wilmot, T Barrett, C O’ Mahony, R Payne, R Crowley, J McCarthy. Subs: Kevin O’ Dwyer, C Hourihan, Kyle Dwyer, C Collins and S Hourihan.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 26th November '05
St. Brogans

U14 Football County Semi Final
Bandon 2-08
Glanmire 3-03
The Bandon under 14 footballers made it through to the county final on Saturday when they overcame Glanmire in the semi final after a dour struggle in Brinny. Bandon were nearly made to pay for early missed chances as they struggled for long periods to come to grips with Glanmire. Having played the better football in the opening half they still found themselves two points down at the interval on a score line of 2 : 2 to 1 : 3. Philip Crowley was Bandon’s goal scorer after about 10 minutes. The introduction of Michael Minihane for the second half was vital as it strengthened Bandon around the middle of the pitch and it allowed Chris O’ Donoghue to move forward where he finished with a score of 1 : 3. With the fullback line under pressure throughout Stephen Murphy made two great saves to keep Bandon in the game. Joe Harrington was outstanding at right wing back while Denis Cronin on the other wing never put a foot wrong. Stephen Lynch battled hard in the middle of the pitch and Philip Crowley proved a real handful at corner forward. Conor Hourihan had a quiet game by his standards but he still scored an inspirational point from a sideline to give Bandon the lead with 10 minutes to go. But the real star of this game was centre forward Conal Murphy who must have covered every blade of grass on the pitch chasing and winning many lost causes. It wasn’t a pretty win but it was enough to put them in the county final where they will meet St Michaels next Saturday. Time and venue to be announced.
Bandon : Stephen Murphy, Colin Swanton, Eoin Sugrue, Peter Murphy, Joe Harrington, Eoin Jackson, Denis Cronin, Chris O’ Donoghue, Stephen Lynch, Sean Og Murphy, Conal Murphy, Mark Sugrue, Philip Crowley, Conor Hourihan, Fionn O’ Leary. Sub used : Michael Minihane


The under 16 footballers are due to play St Michaels in the County semi final on Sunday. Time and venue to be announced here also. The best of luck to both teams who have done Bandon proud this year.

St Brogans GAA Club will hold their AGM in the Bandon GAA Pavilion on Monday night next the 28th November at 8.30 pm. All are welcome. If you are new to the area this could be a great way to get involved in the community and get to know the people.


GAA Club notes - Southern Star 19th November '05
The Annual general meeting is due to take place in early December and we would appeal to the many new residents of Bandon to come along and join the local GAA club. A definite date for the meeting will be decided next week and will appear in these notes.

Annual deceased members Mass will be celebrated in the pavilion this Friday evening at 8 o’clock-everybody welcome to attend.

Bingo to night Thursday at 9 o’clock as usual with big Bingo night to be held on 8th December with a grand total of €3000 in cash on offer.

Lotto Jackpot this week is €3300 as there was no winner last week and the numbers drawn were 10 15 & 17.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club gear is still available by contacting any officer and as Christmas is drawing near it would be a nice present to receive. Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 12th November '05
All fixtures last weekend were cancelled due to weather conditions and unplayable pitches. While the club is delighted to be involved at this time of the year it is a pity some competitions were not finished earlier namely u14, u16 & minor football in which we still have an interest at county level’s. Glanmire are due to play Mayfield this weekend with the winners playing Bandon in the semi final of the minor while we await the winners of St Michaels or the Imokilly champions in the u16 semifinal. The u14 were due to play Glanmire in the semifinal under lights last Tuesday night weather permitting. The intermediate hurlers may have a game against Ballymartle in the league quarterfinal this weekend, no more information as of now.

Annual deceased members Mass will be celebrated in the pavilion on Friday night November 18th at 8 o’clock -- everybody is welcome.

At the central committee meeting last Monday night a vote of sympathy was passed to our Development Officer Noel McNamara on the recent death of his mother Rita.

The club AGM will be held early in December, no date as yet.

Bingo as usual to night Thursday at 9 o’clock and a reminder of a big Bingo night on December 8th with lots of cash to be won.

Lotto numbers drawn last week were 13 25 & 27 and there was no winner, so the Jackpot this week is €2950 with the draw taking place during Bingo.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 5th November '05
Bandon

Minor Football County 1/4 Final
Bandon 1-16
Canovee 1-05
Bandon minor footballers advanced to the county “A” semi-final when they overcame Canovee last Sunday afternoon in Carrigadrohid. The venue was decided by a toss of a coin, and the visitors with the aid of a strong wind opened the scoring with two points. Canovee soon equalized before Bandon replied with some well-taken points to lead 0-6 to 0-3 after twenty minutes. The home team leveled matters with a goal, but this only urged Bandon to step up their game and a goal scored by Eoin O’Donovan and points by David Kelly and David Aherne left the score 1-9 to 1-3 at the short whistle. The second half saw a much better performance when playing against the elements and the tactical changes made by the management team of Denis Aherne and Tom O Donoghue paid dividends. Bandon deserved to win with an impressive score of 1-16 to 1-5 for Canovee and now await the winners of Mayfield and Glanmire who meet in the other quarterfinal game.
Team; R Brennan, T O Donoghue D Ryan M O Sullivan, G O Riordan J Walsh D Crowley, R McCarthy J O Donovan, M O Leary D Aherne D Kelly, E O Donovan B Crowley D Crowley; subs used C Johnson and T Crowley.


Last weekend the S O Murchu cup match between Bandon and Kilbrittain was off due to weather conditions and unplayable pitches. A refixture will follow at a later date as we are due to play Ballymartle this weekend in the intermediate hurling league quarterfinal.

Bandon have a junior “C” football championship meeting away to Kilmacabea this weekend.

The junior footballers are playing St Colums in the final of 2005 league under lights this Friday at 8 o’clock in Aughaveale (Caheragh GAA grounds). Please check day and times of the afore mentioned fixtures as they are subject to change or cancellation may occur for various reasons.

Annual deceased members Mass will be celebrated at 8 o’clock (note time change) on Friday 18th November in the club pavilion.

John Collins c/o Chaplin’s Bar was a €250 prizewinner in the Cork GAA Clubs draw held last Friday night and tickets are still available from club members if required as there are twelve monthly draws taking place with some super prizes to be won.

Bingo this Thursday night at 9 o’clock with the Lotto draw to be held as usual. The Jackpot was not won last week and the numbers drawn were 2, 12 and 25.The Jackpot for this week is €2600 and is worth a gamble. The income from the Lotto is so important to the running of the many Bandon teams and the Lotto committee wishes to thank everybody who supports the club when they buy a ticket and appreciates our loyal and dedicated lotto ticket sellers and the local outlets where tickets can be purchased.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 29th October '05
Bandon

U21 Hurling County 1/4 Final - Valleys too good
Valley Rovers 0-16
Bandon 1-07
For the third Saturday in as many weeks Bandon u21 hurlers traveled to the well laid out Enniskeane grounds and lost to a much stronger Valley Rovers outfit in the county championship. This was a hard fought game between two sides that know each other well, having played together in schools competition, but was ruined by an over fussy referee who was not consistent when applying the rules. Valleys opened the scoring with two points before Robert Moloney replied with a Bandon point; scores were exchanged with a huge James O’Donovan point and then some Valleys frees and two Donagh Lucey frees left the half time score 0-8 to 0-4 .The second half resumed with an exchange of pointed frees and it was 0-10 to 0-5 when Darren Crowley got to the end of a Jason Hickey free to score a good goal which was followed by a D Lucey point to leave the minimum between the sides. Then disaster struck for Bandon as rather harshly the referee sent full back Conor Sugrue to the line and Rovers tagged on the points in the last fifteen minutes of the game for a deserved win on a score line of 0-16 to 1-7 and we wish them the best of luck as they pursue a county u21 double. As for Bandon, the u21 hurlers and footballers had a great year in winning a West Cork double and the club appreciate the huge effort given from players and selectors over the year and with most of the panel available again next year we can go a step further.
Bandon team; E Duggan, G O Riordan C Sugrue C Moloney, B ODwyer J O Donovan (0-1) D Lehane, C Dullea & J Hickey, D Cronin D Lucey (0-5) R Moloney (0-1), D Crowley (1-0) P Moloney P Murphy. Subs used J Milner B Crowley


Last call to members and supporters to join the Cork GAA Clubs Draw as the first draw takes place at the end of October with some super prizes to be won and if your not in you cant not win. Contact club draw co-ordinator Robert Shannon at 023/42270 or any officer to join, tickets are €96 per year or €8 per month which can be paid by cash, cheque or direct debit.

Bingo as usual this Thursday night at 9 o clock in the pavilion with the Lotto jackpot now €2250 as there was no winner last week, and the numbers drawn were 5, 18 & 21.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.

St Brogans

U14 Football County 1/4 Final
Bandon 5-05
Mallow 3-08
The game was played in Mallow on Sat 15th and the final score was 5 : 5 to 3 : 8. Mallow were 5 points ahead at half time and scored another goal and a point at the star of the sacond half to go 3 goals clear before the fightback started. Bandon took over for the remainder of the game scoring 3 : 3 to a single Mallow point for the final 20 minutes. 2 point winners in a heart stopping game.


GAA Club notes - Southern Star 22nd October '05
Bandon

U21 Hurling West CorkFinal
Bandon 0-13
Newcestown 0-11
After a long wait, Bandon u21 hurlers emulated the footballers and completed the West Cork “A” grade double when they beat Newcestown in Enniskeane last Saturday afternoon. While the standard of hurling was not as high as in the semi-final, it was a hard fought encounter between two evenly matched teams who contested every ball with vigor. Bandon with the aid of the wind opened the scoring with a Jason Hickey point from play but Newcestown replied with two pointed frees before Donagh Lucey added three points from frees and two from play to leave Bandon ahead 0-6 to 0-2. The first half ended with Newcestown adding two points from frees and D Lucey added one point to leave the half time score 0-7 to 0-4 in favour of Bandon. Playing against the wind Paul Moloney scored a point on the restart but Newcestown responded with a pointed free, points were then exchanged with Darren Crowley free, R Moloney, P Moloney and Lucey scoring for Bandon but Newcestown were now exerting a lot of pressure on the backs and got two more points for their efforts but P Moloney had the final say with a great point from play. This was a good team display but special mention to James O’Donovan who had an outstanding game at center back and Paul Moloney at full forward for his second half performance. Final score Bandon 0-13 Newcestown 0-11, and team captain Diarmuid Cronin was presented with the Teddy Kiely Cup, which was last won by Bandon in 1999. The club wishes to thank selectors Terry Moloney, Dan Crowley and Michael Cronin for the huge amount of work they have put in to this team. Bandon now meet Valley Rovers in the quarter final of the county, which will be played in Cloughduv next Saturday evening.
Bandon Team: E Duggan, A Nyhan C Sugrue C Moloney, D Lehane J O’Donovan B Dwyer, C Dullea J Hickey (0-1), G ORiordan D Lucey (0-7) R Moloney (0-1), D Crowley (0-1) P Moloney (0-3) D Cronin. Sub used P Murphy


Our club would urge members and supporters to join this draw, as the local club would benefit with a commission from each ticket bought. Subscription for this draw is €96 per year or €8 per month payable by cash, cheque or direct debit. For further information, please contact Robert Shannon at 023-42270 or any other club officer.

Bingo will take place at 9 o'clock this Thursday night as usual and the lotto jackpot this week is €1900, there was no winner last week and the numbers drawn were 1,14 & 22.

Junior “C” footballers are due to travel to play Castlehaven on Sunday morning in the championship check GAA fixtures in Southern Star for times etc.

Well done to the u14 footballers who beat Mallow in the county championship and they will now meet Glanmire in the County semi-final.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 15th October '05
Bandon

U21 Hurling West Cork Semi Final
Bandon 3-17
Kilbrittain 2-07
Bandon and Kilbrittain clashed in the West Cork u21-hurling semi-final played in Enniskeane last Saturday evening with the winners to play Newcestown in the final. This was a repeat of last years final and a result was hard to predict but this time Bandon deserved to win in a hard fought game. Bandon played with the wind in the first half and led at the short whistle 2-10 to 1-2 with some great scores from Donagh Lucey and a goal from Darren Crowley. Kilbrittain scored a goal after the restart but some well-taken points and a good goal scored by D Cronin kept Bandon in front at the final whistle with the score 3-17 to 2-7 and a merited win. The final is fixed for next Saturday 15 th Oct, 4.30pm, Enniskeane
Bandon team & scorers E Duggan, C Crowley C Sugrue C Moloney, D Lehane J O Donovan B O Dwyer, C Dullea J Hickey (0-1), G O Riordan D Lucey (1-11) R Moloney, D Crowley (1-1) P Moloney (0-1) D Cronin (1-3). Subs used B Crowley and P Murphy.


Our club would urge members and supporters to join this draw, as the local club would benefit with a commission from each ticket bought. Subscription for this draw is €96 per year or €8 per month payable by cash, cheque or direct debit. For further information, please contact Robert Shannon at 023-42270 or any other club officer.

Bingo will take place at 9 O’clock this Thursday night in the pavilion with the lotto as usual. Last weeks lotto numbers were 1,6 & 25, there was no winner. This weeks jackpot is €1550, the draw will take place during bingo as usual.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 087 2678789 . To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 8th October '05
Bandon

Junior Football West Cork Semi Final
Gabriel Rangers 2-06
Bandon 1-07
Last Sunday in sunny Castlehaven our junior footballers gave a very disappointing display when they lost to Gabriel Rangers in the West Cork s/f. From the start Bandon never got to grips with their opponents and failed to make use of the wind advantage but still led by 0-6 to 1-1 at half time and after having a player sent off rather harshly and the full back carried off injured the signs were not good for the second half. A goal and a point scored within three minutes should have ignited Bandon, as they now held a 6 point advantage but instead they tired and Gabriels came more into the game and it was only a matter of when before they led for the first time with a goal five minutes from the finish to win on a score of 2-6 to 1-7. We wish Gabriels the best of luck in the final next weekend. The club appreciate the huge effort put in to training since early Jan by the selectors and the players of this team but it was not their day and with West Cork championships won at u21, u18, u16 & u14 things can only get better.

Bandon minor hurlers defeated Ballinhassig and drew with St. Finbarrs in league games played during the last week. Well done to the u16 footballers and selectors- Colm Aherne & Pat Prendergast in winning the “A” Final against Clonakilty last Saturday evening.

The Cork GAA Club’s draw for 05/06 was launched last Friday night in Nemo Rangers magnificent new complex, which was built by Fleming Construction Bandon. Our club would urge members and supporters to join this draw, as the local club would benefit with a commission from each ticket bought. Subscription for this draw is €96 per year or €8 per month payable by cash, cheque or direct debit. For further information, please contact Robert Shannon at 023-42270 or any other club officer.

Bingo will take place at 9 O’clock this Thursday night in the pavilion with the lotto draw as usual, Jackpot €1,200.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

To view club information visit Bandon GAA website at www.bandongaa.com. The website is very important to Bandonians, especially those who are away from home and we greatly appreciate Donnacha Lehane who updates the website with club news on a weekly basis.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.


St Brogans

U16 Football West Cork Final
St Brogans 4-06
Clonakilty 0-09
The goal scoring ability of the Bandon under 16 Footballers proved decisive in Newcestown last Saturday evening when they got the better of a game Clonakilty side to capture the West Cork League and Championship titles. On a cold evening Bandon, playing against a stiff breeze, came flying out of the starting blocks as Roy Payne carved open the Clon defence with a goal inside the first two minutes of the game. Four minutes later Bandon doubled their lead when Darren Ryan made the journey from full back to send his penalty into the corner of the net and when David Crowley followed up with a point Bandon were seven points clear and the game only ten minutes old. Clon however were not going to go down without a fight and for the next twenty minutes they were camped in the Bandon half of the field. In that time even though Clon scored eight unanswered points to go in at halftime leading by a single point great credit was due to the Bandon defence for not conceding a single goal when under extreme pressure.
On the restart Bandon took control of the game around the middle of the pitch and even though the first couple of attacks yielded nothing Clon were finding it increasingly difficult to break out of defence. The pressure paid off as Bandon first of all equalised with appoint and then Ronan Crowley showed the poachers instinct as he followed up to goal from close range. Two further points and Bandon firmly in control and when David Crowley burst through from mid field to score Bandon’s fourth goal the game was over as a contest. Bandon scored another two points before Clon got their only score of the second half with one minute to go.
Afterwards the Cup was presented to the Bandon captain, Mark O’ Leary by Bord na nÓg Vice Chairman, Aiden O’ Rourke.
Bandon Team: Kyle O’ Dwyer, Sean Crowley, Darren Ryan, Diarmaid Crowley, Mark O’ Leary, Adam Tobin, Mark Muir, David Crowley, Jason McCarthy (Crossmahon), Cian O’ Mahony, Brendan Collins, Robert Wilmot, Roy Payne, Trevor Barrett, Ronan Crowley. Subs used: Michael Minihane, Cian Collins, Jason McCarthy (Deerpark).


U12 League Final
Clonakilty 4-12
St Brogans 1-05
The Under 12 footballers ended their season in disappointment when they crashed to a heavy defeat by Clonakilty in the League final in Clon on Sunday morning last. Both teams were evenly matched for the first twenty five minutes as they swapped points but then Clon raised the tempo and scored a goal and a point without reply before the break. Just after halftime Clon banged in two more goals to put them firmly in control. For the remainder of the game Bandon tried vainly for goals while continued to pick off the points. In the end Clon ran out easy winners on a score line of 4 : 12 to 1 : 5.

Under 8 Hurling Blitz - The annual Under 8 Hurling Blitz will take place on Sat 08 Oct at 10 AM in the GAA pitch. All are welcome.


GAA Club notes - Southern Star 1st October '05
Bandon

Minor Football West Cork Final
Bandon 2-10
Castlehaven 1-06
Congratulations to the minor footballers who won the West Cork Final for the first time since 1996 when they defeated Castlehaven in Clonakilty last Saturday afternoon . In the first half Bandon were never in trouble and led at half time by 2-7 to 0-4 with a goal from Darren Crowley after good play by Eoin O' Donovan and a Brian Crowley goal when he got to the end of a David Ahern free and some great points from David Kelly, James O' Donovan and Ahern. Bandon started the second half with three points from David Ahern to increase the lead to 2-10 to 0-4 but they began to lose shape and left the Haven in for a goal and two points but for good defending by all six backs, the goalkeeper and especially Tomas O' Donoghue the final score of 2-10 to 1-6 would have been closer. This is a very welcome win following the success of the u21 footballers, and the u14 footballers that beat Skibbereen in the West Cork final on Friday night last. Well done to team coach Denis Ahern and Tom O' Donoghue for the work they both put into this team during the year and is very much appreciated by the club.
Team - R.Brennan D Ryan M O Sullivan T O' Donoghue, G O Riordan C Crowley J Walsh, R McCarthy J O'Donovan, A O' Leary D Ahern D Kelly, D Crowley B Crowley and E O'Donovan. Subs used- D Murray and T Crowley.


Charlie Hurley Park was again the venue for the replay of the Intermediate hurling S/F between Kilbrittain and Arigadeen Rangers and the Carbery Rangers v St Vincents Intermediate football clash. Both games were played in terrible weather conditions with wind and rain making it impossible for players to perform to their best but however both games were very exciting for the followers. Ross were winners by 0-13 to 0-7 in the football while Arigadeen won the hurling on a score of 3-6 to 3-5. Thanks to all club members who turned up to help at both games in the dreadful conditions.

The Cork GAA Club’s draw for 05/06 was launched last Friday night in Nemo Rangers magnificent new complex, which was built by Fleming Construction Bandon. Our club would urge members and supporters to join this draw, as the local club would benefit with a commission from each ticket bought. Subscription for this draw is €96 per year or €8 per month payable by cash, cheque or direct debit. For further information, please contact Robert Shannon at 023-42270 or any other club officer.

Bingo will take place at 9 O’clock this Thursday night in the pavilion with the lotto draw as usual.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

To view club details please visit Bandon GAA website at www.bandongaa.com.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.


St Brogans

U14 Football West Cork Final
St Brogans 5-14
Skibbereen 0-07
The Bandon under 14 Footballers made it four West Cork titles in a row when they defeated a game Skibbereen side in floodlit Aughaville last Friday evening. Skib made the brighter start and were ahead by two points after ten minutes. The Bandon lads were slow to settle and could have found themselves further behind at this stage if Skib had not wasted some good scoring chances. Then a few quickly taken scores transformed the game as Bandon took control around the middle of the field and mounted attack after attack on the Skib goal. Bandon continued to dominate for the rest of the half and led at the halfway stage by 3 : 8 to 3 points. The second half continued in the same vein as the first and in truth this game was over as a contest long before the final whistle. Afterwards the Cup was presented to the Bandon captain, Conor Hourihan by Bord na nÓg treasurer Noel Coakley.
Team: Stephen Murphy, Peter Murphy, Eoin Sugrue, Colin Swanton , Joe Harrington, Eoin Jackson, Denis Cronin, Chris O’ Donoghue, Stephen Lynch, Sean Og Murphy, Conal Murphy, Mark Sugrue, Fionn O’ Leary, Conor Hourihan, Philip Crowley . Subs: Michael Minihane, Eoin O’ Mahony and Shane Hickey.


U16 Hurling County Semi Final
Sarsfields 1-22
St Brogans 0-07
On Sunday morning the performance of the Under 16 hurlers proved to be a major disappointment as they were well beaten by Sarsfields in the County Semi final in Ballinhassig. As the score line suggests Sars were in total control from start to finish as many of the Bandon players never got going at all. It was a disappointing end for a team which showed so much promise earlier in the season.

U16 Football - The Under 16 West Cork football final versus Clonakilty is due to be played on Saturday evening. No venue had been arranged at the time of writing.

U12 Football - Since the football league resumed at the start of September Bandon have won their three games against Skibbereen, Bantry and Newcestown to qualify for the League Final. There they will come up against their old enemy Clonakilty at a venue and date to be decided.

U11 Football - After being outplayed in the first half of their South East League game by Carrigaline the under 11 footballers staged a marvellous second half fight back to turn an eight point halftime deficit into a win by seven points. The final score was Bandon 3 : 8 Carrigaline 2 : 4


GAA Club notes - Southern Star 24th September '05
Bandon



Last weekend was a busy one in Charlie Hurley Park where on Saturday O’Mathunas got the better of Kilbrittain in the replay of the West Cork Junior A Hurling Final on a score of 0-11 to 0-8. In the first game St James Ardfield defeated St. Oliver Plunketts on a score line of 1-8 to 1-7 in the B football s/f. On Sunday afternoon Kilbrittain were back again to the same venue to take on Arigadeen Rangers in the County Intermediate Hurling Championship s/f a game which finished level on a score of 0-11 each in a hard fought encounter. Replay may take place this weekend; check local papers for date and times as organizing and sharing the workload on both days- it is appreciated.

Bandon Intermediate hurlers lost to Milford in a league match last Sunday while the minor footballer’s had a win over Douglas.

Congratulations to the Cork camogie team on winning the All Ireland Final in Croke Park.

The Cork GAA Club’s draw for 05/06 was launched last Friday night in Nemo Rangers magnificent new complex, which was built by Fleming Construction Bandon. Our club would urge members and supporters to join this draw, as the local club would benefit with a commission from each ticket bought. Subscription for this draw is €96 per year or €8 per month payable by cash, cheque or direct debit. For further information, please contact Robert Shannon at 023-42270 or any other club officer.

Bingo will take place at 9 O’clock this Thursday night in the pavilion with the lotto draw as usual. Congratulations to Ellen Collins, Templemartin who was the winner of last weeks jackpot of €5050.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

To view club details please visit Bandon GAA website at www.bandongaa.com.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 17th September '05
Bandon

Minor Football Championship - West Cork Semi Final
Bandon 2-17
Skibbereen 1-08
Bandon minor footballers advanced to the West Cork Final when they overcame Skibbereen by a score of 2 –17 to 1-8 in Clonakilty last Wednesday night. Castlehaven are our opponents in a repeat of last years final with no date as yet confirmed.

Next Saturday 17th September the West Cork Junior hurling replay will take place at Charlie Hurley Park between O` Mathunas and Kilbrittain at 3:30pm with St. James`s Ardfield Verus St. Oliver Plunketts football game fixed for 2 o clock.

On Sunday next Kilbrittain and Arigadeen Rangers meet in Bandon at 3:30pm in the s/f of the intermediate hurling championship. All club members including players are expected to lend a helping hand as a large following of supporters are expected at these games.

Congratulations to the Cork hurlers on a great performance in last Sundays All Ireland Final when they defeated Galway in Croke Park. Demand for match tickets reached new heights with so many members going to Dublin, so well done to our club secretary who only had a limited amount to distribute.

Bingo will take place this Thursday at 21.00 pm in the pavillion. This week’s Lotto jackpot is €5,050 and will take place during Bingo.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

To view club details please visit Bandon GAA website at www.bandongaa.com.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 10th September '05
Last week was a quite one for the adult club as most fixtures involved St Brogan’s under age club.

O’Mathuna’s and Kilbrittain played a very entertaining draw in the West Cork junior A final and the replay will take place on Saturday next, the 10th of September at 15.30 pm in the Charlie Hurley Park. Please note that this date is subject to change. Many thanks to club members for their help with the fixture and they are again required for the replay on Saturday next. A special word of thanks to the ladies who provided refreshments. Congratulations to St. James Ardfield on winning the junior B hurling championship when they defeated a gallant Kilbree in the curtain raiser.

Bingo will take place this Thursday at 21.00 pm in the pavillion. This week’s Lotto jackpot is €4,700 and will take place during Bingo.

Best of luck to Cork Senior hurlers in Sunday’s All Ireland Final.

Business advertising space is available on perimeter fence of the main pitch. For further information please ring 087- 2678789.

To view club details please visit Bandon GAA website at www.bandongaa.com.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 3rd September '05
Bandon

U21 County Semi Final
Nemo Rangers 2-09
Bandon 0-07
On Friday night our U21 footballers lost to Nemo Rangers in the county semi-final. Nemo Rangers opened the scoring with a point but a reply from Jason Hickey cancelled it out before Conor Sugrue kicked a fine score. Eoin McSweeney pulled off a fine save to keep Nemo Rangers at bay after quarter of an hour. Robert Moloney and Donnagh Lucey both scored but Nemo Rangers finished the half the stronger scoring a few points and a goal at the end of the half to leave it 1-04 to 0-04 at the break. Nemo Rangers started the second half as they finished the first by scoring 1-02 without reply and left Bandon with a mountain to climb. Robert Moloney (2) and the impressive Conor Sugrue exchanged points with the Nemo Rangers men but it wasn’t to be. Bandon will be disappointed with the result as they had plenty possession throughout but Nemo Rangers were more economical with their use of the ball as Bandon chalked up the wides.
Team; Eoin McSweeney, Timmy Crowley, James O Donovan, Diarmaid Cronin, James Milner, Charles Dullea, Sean Clarke, Richard Milner, Donnagh Lucey (0-01), Robert Moloney (0-03), Jason Hickey (0-01), Conor Sugrue (0-02), Pat McCarthy, Ronan McCarthy, David Aherne. Subs; David Lehane, Brian Crowley, Paul Moloney, Brian O Dwyer.


Congratulations to Gerry Donovan, South Main Street who won €1500 and Trevor Bolster who won €175 in the Cork County Board Draw.

Bingo takes place in the pavilion every Thursday night at 9 ò clock.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 27th August '05
Bandon

West Cork Junior Football Championship Semi Final
Bandon 2-14
Newcestown 2-01
Bandon are into the West Cork Junior Football Championship semi final after defeating Newcestowns second string last Saturday night. David Aherne opened Bandon’s account with a nice point and Jason Hickey added another from the resulting kick out before Darren O Donoghue gave an exhibition of point scoring contributing five points from play in the opening half with David Aherne scoring Bandon’s goal after John O Regan’s effort rebounded off the crossbar. Alan Johnson kicked a fine point off his left boot to leave it 1-08 to 1-00 at half time. Further scores came in the second half from Robert Moloney, Donnagh Lucey (2), Darren O Donoghue (2), John O Connell and an Anthony O Sullivan penalty made it 2-14 to 2-01 at the final whistle. Bandon will play the winners of Gabriel Rangers/ Rosscarbery in the next round.
Team; Pat Prendergast, Brian Hurley, Anthony O Sullivan (1-00), James O Donovan, Kevin Lucey, Tomas Bambury, Charles Dullea, Richard Milner, Patrick Calnan, Jason Hickey (0-01), Alan Johnson (0-01), Robert Moloney (0-01), David Aherne (1-01), Darren O Donoghue (0-07), John O Regan. Subs; Donnagh Lucey (0-02), John O Connell (0-01), Kevin Walsh, Pat McCarthy, James Milner.


Minor Hurling Championship
Inniscarra 0-14
Bandon 0-08
Inniscarra defeated our minor hurlers on Monday night 0-14 to 0-08. Bandon started well with Brian O Donovan scoring a lovely point following a nice solo run, Darren Crowley and Brian Crowley also scoring but the concession of soft frees cost Bandon as Inniscarra converted four frees along with a few from play to lead 0-07 to 0-06 at the break. Inniscarra registered three points immediately after the restart and left Bandon with it all to do. Brian Crowley and Roy Payne swapped points with the Inniscarra men. Bandon trailed by six points entering the last few minutes and went in search of a goal only to see a few good efforts well saved by the Inniscarra keeper.
Team; Dermot Crowley, James Walsh, Darren Ryan, Mark O Leary, Gavin O Riordan, James O Donovan, David Aherne, Ronan McCarthy, Colin Crowley, Roy Payne, Brian Crowley, Brian O Donovan, Eoin O Donovan, Darren Crowley, David Kelly. Subs; Jason McCarthy.


This Friday night Bandons U21 footballers face Nemo Rangers in the county semi-final in Ballygarvan, throw in 7pm. Please come out and support the team.

Bingo takes place in the pavilion every Thursday night at 9 ò clock.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 20th August '05
Bandon

Intermediate Hurling Championship 1/4 Final
Arigadeen Rangers 5-12
Bandon 1-17
On Saturday night Arigadeen Rangers defeated our intermediate hurlers in a high scoring encounter played in perfect conditions in Barryroe. Bandon were unfortunate to trail by a point at the interval as they were on top for long periods in the first half with Donnagh Lucey (4), Darren O Donoghue (3), Jason Hickey, Kieran Hurley and Darren Crowley all scoring but the concession of two goals meant Arigadeen lead 2-05 to 0-10 after thirty minutes of play. The sides exchanged four points a piece following the restart, Donnagh Lucey (3) and a fine effort by Darren O Donoghue before Arigadeen struck for their third goal at the three quarter mark. Donnagh Lucey replied with a 65 for Bandon but when Arigadeen Rangers got their fourth major it left Bandon with it all to do entering the last five minutes seven points in arrears. James O Donovan saw his free cancelled out by an Arigadeen Rangers effort before the impressive Kieran Doyle scored a point followed by a fine Jason Hickey goal to leave a puck of the ball between the sides entering the last minute but Arigadeen Rangers finished with a flourish to leave it 5-12 to 1-17 after a titanic battle.
Team; Pat Prendergast, Brian Hurley, Kevin Lucey, John Aherne, Kieran Hurley (0-01), Tomas Bambury, Charles Dullea, John O Regan, Jason Hickey (1-01), Donnagh Lucey (0-08), Kieran Doyle (0-01), Diarmaid Cronin, Darren Crowley (0-01), Donnacha Burke, Darren O Donoghue (0-04). Subs; Joseph McCarthy, Anthony O Sullivan, James O Donovan (0-01).


This Saturday evening our Junior footballers take on Newcestown in the quarter final of the football championship, time and venue to be confirmed.

Bingo takes place in the pavilion every Thursday night at 9 ò clock.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 13th August '05
There is little to report regarding club activities this week as there were no championship games last weekend, however it is merely the calm before the storm as fixtures pile up for the coming weeks. Our minor footballers defeated Clonakilty 2-12 to 2-10 in the league last Friday night. This Saturday night our intermediate hurlers hope for better fortunes against Arigadeen Rangers in the quarter final of the Intermediate Hurling Championship than they had against the same opposition last time out. The game is fixed for Barryroe, throw in 7:00pm.

Bandon GAA Weekly lotto results; Numbers 8, 24, 25. No Jackpot winner. 4 x €40, Gearldine McCarthy c/o Bridewell Bar, Bridie Day, 8 St Bridget’s Terrace, Ann Daly, Dunmanway, Julie Allen c/o Noel O Mahony. Next weeks jackpot for the 13th August €3300

Bingo takes place in the pavilion every Thursday night at 9 ò clock.

Club merchandise consisting of Tracksuits, gear bags, jerseys, polo shirts, shorts and socks are available, contact 086 6602962. To view the gear, click www.bandongaa.com.
St Brogans Feile Diary


As told in last month’s edition Cork hosted the Feile na nGael competition for 2005. This competition is the All Ireland Club Hurling Championship for Under 14s and was held on the 17th, 18th and 19th June. Clubs from all over the country competed for honours over the 3 days and the Bandon team as in the thick of the action.
Bandon played host to the Kilmoyley Club from Kerry for the weekend, which involved providing accommodation for their players and mentors for two nights. This was done by the families of the Bandon players and was greatly appreciated by all concerned. New friendships were made and it was wonderful to see the Kilmoyley contingent travelling to support the Bandon lads as the competition progressed.
On the playing front it was hectic to say the least. The competition started on Friday with a comfortable win over Kilmoyley. That evening all the competing teams and their mentors took part in a parade through the streets of Cork. Then at 10 o clock Saturday morning Bandon played Ballinascreen from Derry in a tough lowscoring game. While Bandon lead by a single point at halftime Ballinascreen equalised shortly after. With the game in the balance and chances being missed on both sides it took a wonderful point by Michael Minihane to hand the initiative to Bandon. With a few minutes left Denis Cronin scored a goal to make the game safe.
One hour later it was back into the fray against Bishopstown and what a thriller this turned out to be. Two good saves by Stephen Murphy in the first half helped Bandon g in four points clear at half time. Bandon were holding firm in defence with superb displays from Stephen Lynch and Eoin Sugrue when they were rocked by a goal from a twenty metre free two minutes into the second half. From there to the finish it was nip and tuck all the way as the game ended in a welter of excitement. Bandon were two points up when Bishopstown were awarded another twenty metre free. As the shot at goal was cleared by the massed defence the final whistle sounded to send Bandon into the semi-final.
Throughout the morning roughly 100 players plus mentors and supporters were fed by a group of Bandon women who did a wonderful job while at the same time keeping one eye on proceedings on the pitch. We are all indebted to these gallant ladies for their efforts.
Saturday evening and it was on to Brinny for the semi-final clash with Eire Og. Cheered on by the huge support Bandon took the lead through young Mark Sugrue shortly after the start. With Joseph Harrington fighting hard in midfield and Stephen Lynch controlling everything from centre back Bandon were in control without ever dominating the game. Indeed the star of this contest was corner forward Mark Sugrue who scored 2 : 4 out of Bandon’s total of 3 : 4. Bandon ran out 7 point winners to qualify for a historic final clash with Sarsfields.
The final took place on Sunday morning in Pairc Uí Caoimh again before a large attendance. While Bandon played with the wind in the first half marking was very tight by both teams and scores were very hard to come by. Bandon opened the scoring with a pair of Mark Sugrue points before Sars hit back with a point of their own. Conal Murphy then hit one over followed by two from Conor Hourihan to leave Bandon four points clear approaching the break. However Sars countered with a pointed free to leave a goal between the teams at half time. Bandon mounted attack after attack at the start of the second half but could not tack on the vital points to make the game safe. Sars finally got the break that they needed when they goaled with 10 minutes remaining to equalise for the first time. Two further points took the game out of Bandon’s grasp in the last few minutes to leave Sars as the Feile Champions.
The Bandon dream had finally come to an end but only at the last hurdle. The abiding memories will be of 3 days of tremendous excitement, of Kerry supporting Bandon, of the great work done by the volunteers and of the marvellous Bandon performances especially those of centre back Stephen Lynch who was outstanding from the start to the finish of a great competition.
Team; John Crowley, Ian McCarthy, Noel Bambury, Cathal Moloney, David Lehane (0-02), Brian O Dwyer, Robert Moloney, Kevin Walsh, Adrian Tyner (0-01), Alan Johnson (0-02), Andrew O Donnell (0-01), James Dullea (0-01), James Milner, Paddy Murphy, Nicky Tyner.Subs; Eoghan O Tuama.
GAA Club notes - Southern Star 6th August '05
Bandon

Premier Minor Hurling Championship 1st rd
Youghal 1-09
Bandon 1-08
On Friday Youghal defeated Bandons minor hurlers in the first round of the Premier Minor Hurling Championship. After though exchanges in the opening minutes Youghal registered the first score of the game but Darren Crowley replied for Bandon after ten minutes. Bandon began to get on top and scores followed from Brian Cr