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Southern Star 14th August
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Bandon 3-18
Kanturk 1-10
Bandon's biggest concern after their fine Intermediate hurling championship win over
Kanturk on Monday night in Coachford were the injuries suffered by Jason McCarthy
and James O' Donovan. We wish both of them, and also Peter Murphy who sustained a
nasty injury recently, a speedy recovery.
The final score in this game played on monday night, was 3.18 to 1.10 and Bandon
now go on to play Ballygarvan in the quarter final at the end of the month.
The score at half-time was 3.07 to 0.04 with Mark Sugrue, Jason McCarthy
and Ronan Crowley all finding the net. How often have we lamented our first
teams inability to score goals. Now it is the teams goal scoring ability allied
to the drop in their wides count, that is making them a side with real potential.
Stephen Murphy was rock solid in goal and hardly put a foot wrong.
Darren Ryan anchored a very impressive full-back line with Joe Burke revelling in
the freedom of the corner and minor Philip Crowley in the left corner, being very
impressive on his debut.
Left-half back Eoin O' Donovan was outstanding with Donough Lucey continuing to
enjoy a new lease of life since his move to centre-back, and Gavin O' Riordan putting
in a fine hour.
Given the quality of the oppositions mid-field, young Joe Harrington and James O'
Donovan, prior to his injury, really stole the show. They tore into everything from the
first whistle and dominated throughout.
Tom O' Donoghue at centre-forward is the find of the year so far, everything he does
is for the team, every single ball is contested, and no ball is given away.
There are people who are critical of these players but we should all remember how
young they are. Last night Bandon started with two minors, four under twenty ones,
and five players at twenty two or just over.
Of the eighteen that played against Kanturk only Joe Burke, Darren O' Donoghue
and Rourkey could be sure to get into a night Club without being asked for i.d., while
Donough and Jason would be lucky to escape.
“Mol an oige agus tiocfaidh si”
Darren Crowley had a fine game on the wing and Kanturk must be sick of the sight
of Jason Hickey at this stage as he was back to his very best, and certainly loves that
Coachford pitch.
Darren O' Donoghue was the steadying influence for the full-forward line where
Jason McCarthy was a real handful and young Mark Sugrue again underlined his
great potential.
Ronan Crowley, Niall O' Rourke and Vincent Goggin all acquitted themselves very
well with Ronan adding his trademark point from a sideline cut, and two other points
to his goal.
Well done to Teddy McCarthy, Padraig Crowley and Paddy Cahalane, their hard
work is bearing fruit.
Team: S. Murphy, J. Burke, D.Ryan, P. Murphy, G. O' Riordan (0.01), D. Lucey,
E.O' Donovan, J. O' Donovan (0.02), J. Harrington (0.01), D. Crowley (0.05), T.O'Donoghue, J. Hickey (0.04), D.O' Donoghue (0.01), J. McCarthy (1.01), M. Sugrue
(1.0).
Subs: R. Crowley (1.03), N. O' Rourke,V. Goggin
Provisional fixtures :
On Sunday the U21 hurlers are down to play Kilbrttain in the first round of the
championship in Enniskeane at 3.30 p.m. Hopefully sanity will prevail with this
fixture, and people will be able to watch the second All-Ireland Senior huling semi-
final.
On Tuesday August 17th Premier 2 Minor Hurling League away to Castlelyons at
7.30 p.m.
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Southern Star - St Brogans - 14th August
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Bandon 6-11
Inniscarra 4-07
A much improved second half performance helped St. Brogans overcome Iniscarra in the under 16A
hurling league final, which was played in Cloughduv, last Saturday evening.
After exchanging points, in
the first fifteen minutes, Iniscarra opened up a lead with two goals in a minute to rock the Bandon lads to
their heals. To their credit Bandon fought back well and goals from Daithi O’ Donavan, Michael Cahalane,
and Kerry Desmond brought Bandon back into the game.
From then, until the half time whistle, it was a
real dog fight but Bandon were just shading it, at the half time break by leading on a score line of 3 - 5 to 2
- 4.
Bandon upped their game considerably after the break with improved performances all over the pitch
the backs got to grips with the Iniscarra forwards, while Michael Beecher and James McSweeney took
control in the middle of the pitch.
The forwards also showed greater urgency while scoring some lovely
points. And when Barry Collins and Daithi O’ Donavan banged in two more goals the game was up for
Iniscarra.
To their credit, the Iniscarra lads fought to the end and were rewarded with two goals of their
own before the final whistle.
The game was played in excellent spirit, with both teams wanting to play hurling and both were aided
in their endeavors by referee Dave McCarthy.
Brogans : M. Ahern, R. Walsh, P. O’Leary, J. O’Donavan, P. O’ Brien, A. O’ Connell, C. Hourihane,
M. Beecher, J. McSweeney (Capt), K. Desmond, B. Collins, E. Ryan, D. O’Donavan, M. Cahalane, R.
Fogharty.
Subs used : M. McNamara, C. Lynch, J. O’Leary, C. Fogharty, E. Ahern.
St Brogans U10s visited St Marys at home on Thursday night, August 5th and
recorded victories in both games played. To make up the numbers both sides
added to their pool of players from their U8 teams.
In the U9 game St Brogans showed some excellent team work and awareness
of free players, which led to a high score tally. There were a number of crucial
defensive clearances by the back line and Brian McSweeney in goal. These
were followed by impressive goals by Cian Farrell in the midfield and in the front
line a couple of highly entertaining goals from the boot of an U8 addition to the
team, Jake Lillis.
In the U10 game the first half was a fairly even contest but St Brogans took
control of the second half. The goalkeeper duties were shared by two players
worthy of the position, Gavin O’Connell and Jack Calnan. Out field all players
worked to the highest level with both Conor Calnan and Harry Lillis playing to a
very high standard.
While there isn’t space to individually mention all players from both St Brogans
teams it is clear to see with up and coming players like these St Brogans will
have many more thrilling matches to come.
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Southern Star 7th August
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The Intermediate Hurlers championship game against Kanturk is still scheduled for
next Monday night in Coachford. Despite some injury worries in the camp, hopes are high for a win and the team has prepared well. We wish Teddy and the lads all the best in their endeavours.
Bandon GAA Club staged a hugely successful Golf Classic on Friday in the beautifully appointed Bandon Golf Club. The time
sheet was virtually full and the weather stayed fine, with great food all day provided by Ger Mehigan.
The event was won by the Welcome Inn team featuring Cathal Moloney, his father and former St. Brogan's Chairman
Gabriel Moloney and a Newcestown import Dermot Kehily. It is belived that Cathal is undergoing back treatment at the moment
from carrying around the other two for eighteen holes, and this despite the fact that the Newcestown man already has free travel.
Plaudits go to the organising Committee of Niall Morrissey, David Crowley, Noel McNamara, Anthony Nyhan, Donnacha Lehane,
Mick Kelly, Essie O' Leary, Donough Lucey, and Tomas Nyhan. Joe Crowley, Kathleen Canty and Irene Nyhan did tremendous work
on the day and thanks as well to the ball boys.
Bandon G.A.A. Club wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals who contributed to the cost of hiring the course,
put in teams, or sponsored tee-boxes.
Bandon 2-09
Eire Og 0-06
The Bandon Minor footballers defeated Eire Og in Ovens in the Premier 2 Minor Football League on a scoreline of 2.09 to 0.06.
They led by 0.06 to 0.03 at half-time and in Philip Crowley they had the games outstanding player with Peter Murphy also
prominent was Peter Murphy.
Team: J. Crowley, J. Desmond, P. O' Leary, P. O' Brien, A. Dullea, C. Swanton, C. Gossage, S. Og Murphy, P. Murphy,
J. McSweeney (0.02), B. Crowley (0.01), M. McNamara, B. Collins (0.01), P. Crowley (2.05), E. McSweeney.
Subs: G. Crowley, D. Coffey, E. Hetherington, E. O' Mahony.
Pride of place in the Club this week goes to young Michael Cahalane who scored 5.07
in an U16 Hurling League match against Cloughduv.
Mark Sugrue made a welcome appearance as a late substitute on the victorious Cork
Minor Football team against Armagh last Sunday in Croke Park. The Cork Minors now go on to meet Galway in the All-ireland semi-final.
Provisional fixtures:
On Monday August 09th Intermediate Hurling Championship versus Kanturk in Coachford at 7.00 p.m.
On Saturday in Bandon at either 2.00 p.m.or 7.00 p.m.the County Junior B Hurling
semi-final between Randall Og and Rathpeacon.
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Southern Star - St Brogans - 7th August
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St Brogans have again had a busy few weeks. The U16s have played in both the
hurling and football leagues coming out triumphant in both by a wide margin.
Hurling, St Brogans 6-14, Cloughduv 3-10, and football St Brogans 6-18, Dunmanway 3-4.
The U12 had a hurling league game against Donoughmore which also saw St Brogans
recording the win, St Brogans 6-12, Donoughmore 2-1.
However the U10 and U8 teams hosted challenge games against Newcestown on
last Friday night and didn’t fair so well. St Brogans had enough U10 players for two
teams and therefore all players spent time on the sidelines to make room for all. Even
though a win wasn’t recorded there was some great skill shown by the players and
some particularly fine goal saves made under pressure.
St Brogans will be holding their Cúl Camp starting on Monday 9th August. The camp
runs from 10am to 2.30pm, Mon 9th to Fri 13th Aug, inclusive. Arrive by 9.30am
sharp on Monday 9th to complete registration. Please bring, lunch with plenty to
drink and of course rain gear just in case. As the new ball wall may be used players
should bring their runners also. As always non club players are welcome. The last
few places are filling up, so please book your place with Robert on 087 7716141.
Places are €55 for first child, with discounts for second and subsequent children.
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Southern Star 31st July
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Timoleague 5-11
Bandon 3-12
On Friday night in very poor weather conditions in Timoleague, Bandon and
Timoleague served up a cracking Intermediate Hurling League encounter with the
home team winning by 3.12 to 5.11.
A very poor ten minute spell before half-time cost Bandon dearly in this game and
as they launched their comeback Bandon were the better team for most of the second
half. Every ball was contested with great vigour in a very sporting game which should
be of great benefit to both teams.
Team: S. Murphy, J. Burke, D. Ryan, J. O' Donovan, N. O' Rourke, D. Lucey, E.
O' Donovan, J. Harrington, R. Crowley (0.05), D. Crowley (1.01), T.O' Donoghue, D. O' Donoghue (0.02), R.Payne (0.02), J. McCarthy (1.02), J.Hickey (1.0)
Subs. : G.O' Riordan, V. Goggin
Eire Og 3-14
Bandon 3-11
Also on Friday night in Bandon the Minor hurlers gave a very creditable performance
against Eire Og in the Premier 2 Minor Hurling League before losing 3.11 to 3.14.
They lined out without Mark Sugrue and Peter Murphy.
Outstanding were young Michael Cahalane who scored 3.07, Josh Desmond, Philip
Crowley and James McSweeney.
Team : James O' Leary, A.O' Connell, P. O' Leary, J. O' Leary, M.Beecher,C.Swanton, S. Hickey, P. Crowley, S. Og Murphy, E. Ryan, J. Crowley,
J. McSweeney, D. Coffey, M. Cahalane, J. Desmond.
Bandon 1-11
St Colums 0-11
On Saturday night in the Junior C Hurling championship played in Kealkil, Bandon
overcame the home team St. Colums by 1.11 to 0.11.
The team captained by Danny Corcoran contained some real “blasts from the past”
(and present) and scored a hard fought win.
Best were Anthony Nyhan and Robert Moloney who top scored with a creditable goal
and four points.
Team : C. Collins, E. Sugrue,T. Canniffe, R. Wilmot, I. McCarthy, J. Ahern, K.
Lucey, D. Aherne, D. Crowley, R. Moloney (1.04), D. Canniffe (0.02), A. Walsh,
A. Nyhan (0.03), P. Long, D. Corcoran
Subs. : S. Hickey (0.01), S. Lynch (0.01), J. O' Connell, A. Coomey, M. Muir.
Well done to Donough Lucey who won a Munster Intermediate Hurling
championship medal when Cork beat Waterford on Thursday night. Donough who has
been outstanding at centre-back with our own Intermediate team, acquitted himself
very well on the night in the Cork half-back line and he can be justifiably proud to
bring the second inter-county Munster championship medal to Bandon this summer.
Mark Sugrue lines out with the Cork Minor footballers in their All Ireland quarter-
final against Armagh at 12.00 noon on Sunday in Croke Park. As the game is the
curtain raiser to the Cork versus Roscommon All-Ireland Senior football quarter-
final we would ask as many club supporters as possible to make the trip to Dublin to
support Mark.
Erins Own were the inaugural winners of the recently commissioned Sean Crowley
Cup for U21 football. The impressive looking Cup was presented to the Cork County
Board by the Crowley family and is dedicated to the memory of our late Club President Sean Crowley.
The Club's Golf Classic will take place on Friday July 30th in Bandon Golf Club.
Provisional fixtures:
On Thursday the 29th July U16 Hurling League in Cloughduv versus Cloughduv at 7.30 p.m.
On the 31st July, Saturday U16 Football League v. Dohenys in Dunmanway at 5.30p.m.
On Tuesday August 3rd, premier 2 Minor Football League against Mayfield at 7.30p.m. in Mayfield
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Southern Star 24th May
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Valley Rovers 1-18
Bandon 1-13
Bandon were very disappointing in their Intermediate Hurling League encounter with
Valley Rovers at home on Tuesday night last. They lost the game by 1.13 to 1.18 but
it was the concession of needless frees that brought about their downfall as Valleys
were unerring from placed balls.
Donough Lucey, Darren Crowley and goal-keeper Stephen Murphy were missing for
the game but Roy Payne, and Jason McCarthy in the last quarter were impressive.
The best player on the field however was Eoin O' Donovan throughout the game as he
dominated the entire half-back line.
Team : K.Doyle, J. Burke, D. Ryan, J. O' Donovan, M. O' Leary, G. O' Riordan,
E. O' Donovan, N. O' Rourke (0.01), R. Crowley (0.06), V. Goggin, T.O'
Donoghue, J.Hickey, R.Payne (0.05), J. McCarthy (1.01), D. O' Donoghue,
Subs. : P. O' Neill, J. Milner, B. Crowley.
Bandon 2-09
Caheragh 2-07
On Wednesday night the in the Junior B Football League, Bandon overcame Caheragh by 2.09 to 2.07.
Best were Cian O' Mahony, Patrick O' Neill, Chris O' Donoghue and James McSweeney.
Team : J.O' Leary, J. Desmond, N.Connor, P.McCabe, A.Dullea, C.
Swanton, E.Jackson, P.O' Neill, C.O' Mahony (0.03), A. Lenihan, C.O' Donoghue
(2.03), D. Corcoran, J. McSweeney (0.03), J. Crowley, C. McCarthy
Provisional fixtures:
Intermediate Hurling League on Friday night at 7.30 p.m. in Timoleague against Argideen Rangers.
On Friday night Premier 2 Minor Hurling League in Bandon versus Erins Own at 7.30 p.m.
On Saturday night Junior C Hurling Championship Bandon v. St. Colums in Kealkil at 5.00 p.m.
On the 27th July Premier 2 Minor Football League in Ovens versus Eire Og at 7.30p.m.
On Monday night Junior A Hurling League Bandon v. Argideen Rangers in Timoleague at 7.30 p.m.
The Club's Golf Classic will take place on Friday July 30th in Bandon Golf Club. If
you wish to enter a team or sponsor a tee-box contact any Club member.
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Southern Star 17th July
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Bandon 5-26
St Vincents 1-10
A very accomplished Bandon Premier 2 Minor Hurling team scored an easy
championship second round win over St. Vincents's in their second round encounter
played in Cloughduv last Wednesday night.
The final score was 5.26 to 1.10.
Given that seven of this panel are u16 and in all twelve of the panel are under
age again next year, this looks to be an exceptional team in the making.
There were outstanding performances on the night by Peter Murphy, Mark Sugrue,
Shane Hickey and young Michael Cahalane.
Team : James McSweeney, Josh Desmond, Padraig O' Leary, Matthew McNamara,
Michael Beecher, Peter Murphy, Colin Swanton, Sean Og Murphy (0.01), Mark
Sugrue (1.07), Jamie Crowley (0.03), Philip Crowley, Shane Hickey (1.04),
Michael Cahalane (1.09), Aidan Dullea (1.0), Eoin Ryan (1.02).
Subs. : David O' Donovan, Denis Coffey, James O' Leary, Jonathan O' Leary.
This team is being looked after by Denis McCarthy, Paddy Cahalane, and Brian
McCarthy.
The Club's Golf Classic will take place on Friday July 30th in Bandon Golf Club. If
you wish to enter a team or sponsor a tee-box contact any Club member.
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Southern Star 10th July
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Kilmeen 0-18
Bandon 1-07
Bandon's adult football tale of woe continued on Saturday with the Junior B team
being knocked out of the championship by Kilmeen on a scoreline of 1.07 to 0.18.
John O' connell scored the only goal of the game.
On a brighter big ball note, on Sunday in Killarney, Mark Sugrue became the first
Bandon footballer since Michael Lyons in 1987 to win a Munster Minor football
medal. Mark lined out at centre-forward on the victorious Cork team that defeated
Kerry.
It is worth bearing in mind that Mark is just out of U16 ranks and is Minor next year
again. He is also a very accomplished hurler and must be a good bet to be a dual
minor in 2011.
As Cork head for the All-Ireland series, Mark is hopefully following in the footsteps
of dual minor Robert Wilmot who back in 1971 won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling
medal against Kilkenny in his first year as a minor. Twelve months later in the All-
Ireland Minor Football Final, Robert gave one of the greatest displays ever by a
minor in Croke Park. Playing the game of his life in that Minor final of 1972, Robert
already had four Minor provincial medals in his back pocket. His "man of the match"
performance inspired Cork to victory against a star studded Tyrone team featuring
Frank McGuigan, the father of current stars Brian and Tommy, and the current
Tyrone manager the legendary Mickey Harte.
Provisional fixtures over the next week:
Premier 2 Minor Football League against St. Vincents in Cork on Monday July 12th
at 7.30 p.m.
Premier 2 Minor Football League against O' Donovan Rossa at home on Thursday
July 15th at 7.30 p.m..
An interesting "local derby" in the Intermediate hurling League in Bandon against old
rivals Valley Rovers at home on Tuesday July 13th at 7.30 p.m..
On Monday July 12th Bandon stages the Premier 1 Minor Football County
Championship encounter between Carbery Rangers and Carrigaline at 7.30 p.m.
The Club's Golf Classic will take place on Friday July 30th in Bandon Golf Club.If
you wish to enter a team or sponsor a tee-box contact any Club member.
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Southern Star 10th July - St Brogans notes
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St Brogans have been busy again this week.
The U16s played a hurling league match at home against Newcestown on
Saturday 4th and had a resounding win with a final score of St Brogans 8.11,
Newcestown 2.12.
The U10s hosted Carbery Rangers in their football league. Again both clubs
were in a position to play two teams to ensure the involvement and enjoyment
of all. Both games were full of end to end action with St Brogans ending the
evening triumphant. The U10s are in action again this Thursday night, 6pm, at
home in a football challenge match against Clonakilty.
The U8s and U6s travelled to Nemo Rangers on Saturday to play the first leg of
their Go Games hurling blitz. St Brogans were in the lucky position of being able
travel with a full team for each age group unlike some of the other clubs involved.
The U8s showed some great skills and determination to come home happy, while
the U6s likewise really enjoyed the day and held their own in their games. The
remaining legs of the blitz will involve travelling to Mayfield, Ballinhassig and of
course a home round.
Training Tuesday nights for U8s, U6s, 6.30pm - 7.45pm and U10s Monday &
Thursday, 7.00pm - 8.15pm. All training in the Presentation Convent Secondary
School Pitch. New players, girls and boys always welcome.
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Southern Star 3rd July
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O'Donovan Rossa 2-12
Bandon 2-07
The saga that is Bandon Junior A footballers continues apace.
Without the services of James Walsh and James O'Donovan they were knocked
unceremoniously out of the Junior A football championship by another second string,
this time Skibereen on a scoreline of 2.07 to 2.12.
At half-time, and turning to play with a very strong wind, Bandon looked the more
likely winners with the scoreline at 1.04 to 0.07. Bandon's goal was a cracking effort
from Tomas O'Donoghue. The wind however, never won any game yet.
In truth Bandon were rudderless in that second half, and a Skibbereen goal straight
after half-time changed the complexion of the entire game.
Time after time we failed to win kick-outs or more importantly the breaking ball
around mid-field. Bandon were on the back foot and defending for most of the game
and never drove forward with real conviction.
To their credit Bandon slowly recovered and they were back in the driving seat
when Mark Sugrue scored a very well worked second goal with about ten minutes
remaining. However disaster soon followed when Skibb goaled again and effectively
killed the contest.
Minors Mark Sugrue and Peter Murphy were the only players worthy of mention with
substitutes Philip Crowley and to a lesser extent, Ronan Crowley also impressing. Robert Moloney in fairness to him worked hard all through.
Team: Pat Prendergast, Gavin O' Riordan, Sean O' Riordan, Peter Murphy,
Donough Lucey, Cha Dullea, Eoin O'Donovan, Jason Hickey, Tomas O' Donoghue(1.0), Mark Sugrue (1.04), David Aherne (0.02), Robert Moloney (0.01), Roy
Payne, Ronan McCarthy, Darren Crowley.
Subs: Conor Sugrue, Philip Crowley, Ronan Crowley.
The players, and Selectors Denny Aherne and Patrick Calnan will be bitterly
disappointed with this performance which brings another season to an abrupt halt.
Best of luck to Mark Sugrue who lines out (hopefully) for the Cork Minor Football
team in the Munster Final on Sunday next against Kerry in Killarney.
On Saturday night the great Teddy Buckley celebrated his sixtieth birthday at a
specially arranged party in the Pavilion. The fine crowd that attended is testimony to
the many friends Teddy has built up in Bandon G.A.A. Club over what is effectively,
his entire life-time from the 1960's through to 2010.
The highlight of the evening however was the discovery that Teddy has been keeping
two dark murky secrets from us all these years.
Firstly, not only does Teddy sing, secondly and worse still, all these years he is
a "closet" Dickie Rock fan. He took over the stage and microphone to belt out
Dickie's Eurovision Song Contest entry of 1966 "Come Back To Stay" and if that
wasn't enough, just as we were recovering from the first blow, he followed up
with "The Candy Store on The Corner." We may be some day able to forgive Teddy
for the singing, but it will not be as easy for us to forgive him being a fan of Dickie
Rock.
What a fitting conclusion to a great night, and a big well done to Teddy and the party
organisers. Teddy's extended family and particularly Michael and Kitty Nyhan want to thank
everyone for their support of Teddy on the night.
There was also a good bit of "banter" on Sunday night at the Senior game as well
surrounding another good G.A.A. man John O' Donovan, of electrical fame. John,
himself had been the "victim" of a surprise birthday party, also held on Saturday
night. John does great work for the Club setting up and providing the amplification
at matches. Congratulations to John on also reaching his own landmark. We wont
divulge his age, out of respect, but needless to say, he would have been well able to
sing along to the Dickie Rock songs.
Provisional fixtures over the next week :
Junior B Football Championship against Kilmeen on Saturday July 03rd at 8.00 p.m.
in Ahiohill.
Premier 2 Minor Hurling League against Donoughmore on Thursday July 01st away.
Premier 2 Minor Hurling Championship against St. Vincents on Tuesday July 06th in
Cloughduv at 7.30 p.m. Best of luck to all involved.
On Monday July 05th Bandon stages the Junior A Hurling Championship encounter
between Kilbrittain and Newcestown.
Well done to all who helped out at the Senior Football championship game in Bandon
on Sunday evening.
The Club's Golf Classic will take place on Friday July 30th in Bandon Golf Club. If
you wish to enter a team or sponsor a tee-box contact any Club member.
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Southern Star 26th June
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Bandon 3-13
Aghada 0-20
There is a saying attributed to Roy Keane “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” and it was certainly Bandon's
intensive preparation for their Intermediate hurling championship win over Aghada that saw them through after
extra-time in Ovens on Friday night by 3.13 to 0.20.
Bandon's hurling in the most part was very good, and thankfully in the end they had the required fitness levels
to stay with, what is also a Senior football team. Well done to Teddy McCarthy, Padraig Crowley and Paddy
Cahalane who played seven u21's in all and fielded a very young team.
This was Bandon's best display in the Intermediate grade for some time, ecpecially given the quality of the
opposition.
The highlight of Bandon's performance was undoubtedly the creation of real goal scoring chances, and in all,
while three were well taken, Bandon threatened the Aghada goal on numerous occasions. Goal scoring has been our
real achilles heel in hurling for some years. Scoring twenty points will win you most games, but scoring 3.13
will win championships.
Donough Lucey has played many very good games for Bandon but at centre-back on Friday night he had his finest
hour. He was truly immense throughout on a succession of opponents.
Steven Murphy is the most improved goal-keeper in the Club. The entire full-back line of Joe Burke, the
excellent Darren Ryan and James O' Donovan never put a foot wrong.
Gavin O' Riordan and Eoin O' Donovan withstood everything that was thrown at them.
Ronan Crowley had a very good game at mid-field ably assisted by Niall O' Rourke.
In the half-forwards, Darren Crowley may have appeared quieter than usual but he scored five excellent points
from play. Beside him Tomas O'Donoghue was a revelation at centre-forward and when this man concentrates on
the job on hand he is a serious player in hurling and football. Jason Hickey was very good at wing-forward
and took his goal well.
Roy Payne had been going through a poor patch of late and all he needed to ignite his hurling was a goal,
he scored two, the second was a real class effort in extra-time and won the match. At full-forward Jason
McCarthy showed very well, even when out-numbered, and Darren O' Donoghue continues to defy father time.
All three substitutes contributed handsomely with the ever improving Mark O'Leary really catching the eye.
Team: Stephen Murphy, Joe Burke, Darren Ryan, James O' Donovan, Gavin O' Riordan, Donough Lucey,
Eoin O' Donovan,Ronan Crowley (0.04), Niall O' Rourke, Darren Crowley (0.05), Tomas O' Donoghue, Jason Hickey (1.0),
Roy Payne (2.01), Jason McCarthy(0.01), Darren O' Donoghue (0.01)
Subs: Mark Sugrue (0.01), Mark O'Leary, Vincent Goggin.
Bandon 2-19
Dohneys 2-16
On Saturday night in Castletown in the Junior A hurling championship Bandon's second string had a great win over Dohenys by
2.19 to 2.13. There was some very good hurling in this game from start to finish and Bandon showed they will not give up their
title easily.
Bandon had to be at their best to win this encounter and they showed real character in having to come from behind several times.
None of Doheny's first five scores were from inside the Bandon 45m line and points were scored from all angles and distances.
Brian Hurley was the best player on the pitch, closely followed by Cha Dullea. Joe Harrington freed from his Leaving
Certificate exertions also had a very good game. "New dad" Kieran Hurley also had his moments.
Up front the "evergreen's" John O'Regan, Donnacha Burke and Niall Geary were a real handful, and James Dullea continues to
show what a "class" hurler he is.
Bandon might well not have won the game if Philip Crowley and particularly James Milner, who is
recovering from injury, did not make such an impact when introduced in the second half. Trevor Barrett
also worked hard.
The half-time score was 0.10 to 1.09 and bandon continued to trail until ten minutes from the end.
Team: John Crowley, Brian Hurley, Cathal Moloney, Kevin Walsh, Kieran Hurley (0.02), Kieran Doyle,
Joe Harrington (0.01), David Lehane (0.01), Cha Dullea (0.02), Donnacha Burke (0.01), John O' Regan
(1.03), Pat Prendergast, James Dullea (0.05), Niall Geary (1.02), Michael Mehigan.
Subs: Trevor Barrett, Philip Crowley, James Milner (0.02).
Well done to Coach Niall O'Halloran and his hard working back-room team of Joe McCarthy, Brian McCarthy
and Niall O' Donovan.
Congratulations to Darren O' Donoghue and his bride Nicola on their recent marriage.
Darren has been a great club-man for Bandon and we were all delighted with his belated return to
Intermediate hurling action. Everyone in the Club wishes them a long and happy life together and of
course, plenty of off-spring.
On Saturday next a true legend of Bandon G.A.A. Teddy Buckley will celebrate his sixtieth birthday in
style. For the older members of the Club, Teddy will always be synonymous with the late great
Bill O'Donoghue and the St. Brogans Club. In the 1960's and well into the 1970's, as the "bag man" for
Bill, Teddy oversaw an unprecedented era of West Cork and County championship success in all grades and
codes.
In latter years since his return to the Club, Teddy has been an ever present feature and is still the
mascot for numerous teams.
There is no fixture that Teddy doesn't know about, or have a comment on, especially when Bandon are
playing Clon (Teddy's great rivals).
Teddy also acts as a "trouble-shooter" and no player will ever get too big for his boots with Teddy
around. He isn't slow telling a fella with notions exactly how low down the pecking order he really
is in the overall scheme of things.
Teddy from everyone in Bandon G.A.A. Club and St. Brogans have a great day and with God's help you
will still be involved in the Club when your seventieth birthday comes around.
From the Intermediate hurling fields to the County / Munster Senior Road Bowling Final, the Club wishes
the multi-talented James O'Donovan the very best as he bids to follow in his father Declan's footsteps.
James is only in his first year as a Senior and if he brings the same courage, class and commitment
to the bowling roads as he does to the GAA pitches, he need have no fear. "Go n-eiri an bothar leat".
Help will be needed for the Carbery Rangers versus Na Piarsaigh Senior Football championship game which
is fixed for Bandon at 7.00 p.m on Sunday night.
Provisional fixtures over the next week :
Junior A football championship against O Donovan Rossa on Sunday June 27th at 2.30 p.m. in Rossmore.
Premier 2 Minor Hurling League against Mayfield on Monday June 28th at 6.30 p.m. in Bandon.
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Southern Star 5th June - St Brogans Reports
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St Brogans U10 and U8 teams have had a full couple of weeks.
Both the U10 and the U8 teams played Clonakilty in football on Tuesday last, 1st
June. With high numbers in both age groups it was decided that the U10 team
would travel to Clonakilty with the U8 team hosting Clonakilty at home.
In Clonakilty the U10s put on a mighty show with over 30 children and
their parents making the trip for the 6pm kick off. With the high numbers in
attendance both sides were able to field two 10 aside teams with substitutes. All
four teams played with determination and skill for the full four quarters with St
Brogans ending the match in high spirits.
With a 6.30pm kick off the U8s and nursery group were hosting their visitors
in Bandon. St Brogans were testing out the skills they have been learning
during both the winter indoor and recent outdoor training sessions. For a
lot of the six and seven year olds in the group these would have been their
first matches against another club so great fun was had by all concerned.
Following on from the great success in Clonakilty the U10 team moved on and
again travelled this time to Dunmanway on Thursday night, 3rd June to get
some practice in for the upcoming hurling league. It was clear to see the recent
initiative where Junior and Intermediate team players from Bandon holding extra
weekly coaching sessions with the team was paying off. Dunmanway proved
worthy opponents but again the St Brogans team kept their focus on task at hand
and showed an every growing level of skill and team spirit to again come home in
a confident mood.
All this was again followed up by a Saturday Session with the adult players but
this time in football. All the adult players involved on Saturday mornings must
be thanked for taking on this new involvement with the Underage groups as it
is great for the up and coming players to get one-to-one time with the present
players.
On Saturday next, June 12th the U10s will again be travelling this time to
Rosscarbery for a football match at 11am.
Training Tuesday nights for U8s, 6.30pm - 7.45pm and U10s Monday &
Thursday, 7.00pm - 8.15pm. All training in the Presentation Convent Secondary
School Pitch. New players always welcome.
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Southern Star 19th June
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All roads lead to Ballincollig this Friday night when Bandon make their Intermediate hurling seasonal
championship debut against Aghada. The game is fixed for 8.00 p.m.
The team which looks like having several new faces, has prepared well under Teddy McCarthy, Padraig
Crowley and Paddy Cahalane and we wish them well.
On Saturday night in Castletownkennigh the Junior A hurlers put their historic West Cork championship
of 2009 on the line when they play Dohenys in the first round. This game is also fixed for 8.00 p.m.
Niall O’ Halloran has continued his great work as Coach of this team along with Joe McCarthy, Niall
O’Donovan, and Brian McCarthy and we also wish them all the best as they begin their quest for two in
a row.
The Junior A footballers play St. Colums in the league on Monday night next at 8.00 p.m.at home in Bandon.
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Southern Star 5th June
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Bandon 2-19
St Vincents 2-09
Bandon Intermediate hurlers scored a good win over St. Vincents at home in the League on Saturday night by 2.19 to 2.09.
Best were Jason Hickey, Ronan Crowley, Vincent Goggin and Donough Lucey
Team : S. Murphy, J. Burke, D. Ryan, M. O' Leary, G. O' Riordan, D. Lucey, V. Goggin, R. Crowley, J. McCarthy,D. O' Donoghue,N. O' Rourke, R. Payne, J. Milner, B. Crowley, J. Hickey
Subs. : N. Geary, J. Crowley.
Bandon 0-16
St Colums 0-09
On Tuesday night in the Junior A hurling League at home Bandon were well over St. Colums on a final scoreline of 0.16 to 0.09.
Bandon laid the foundations for the result in the first half when they led at half-time by 0.11 to 0.03.
John Crowley had a great game here, also James Dullea, James Milner and Vincent Goggin
Team : J. Crowley, R. Wilmot, C. Dullea, K. Walsh, I. McCarthy,D. Ryan,T. Canniffe,V. Goggin (0.03), M. O' Leary, P. Prendergast (0.01), J. O' Regan, J. Milner (0.02), J. Dullea (0.08), D. Burke (0.02), M. Mehigan,
Subs. : C. Moloney, A. Walsh, T. O' Donoghue, A. Coomey, P. Long
Kilbrittain 3-13
Bandon 1-14
In the non-exam Minor Hurling League on Sunday night away, Bandon lost narrowly to Kilbrittain on a scoreline of 1.14 to 3.13.
Mark Sugrue continued his rich vein of form and starred in this game scoring 0.10 points.
Team : J. O' Leary, M. Ahern, P. O' Leary, J. O' Leary, A. Dullea, P. Murphy, S. Hickey, M. McNamara, M. Sugrue (0.10 ), J. McSweeney (0.01), J. Crowley, E. Ryan (0.01), D. O' Donovan (1.01), M. Cahalane (0.01), D. Coffey.
Good to see Darren Crowley resume his Inter County hurling career with the victorious Cork Intermediate team against Tipperary last Sunday in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
There was a fine turnout in the new ball alley last Saturday for Paudie Butler's hurling demonstration. He kept the large number of players enthralled with his no nonsense coaching style. He turned out to be a good tipster as well as he predicted a Cork win on the Sunday given Tipperary's poor record in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
The next weeks fixtures are provisionally :
U14 Football League on Thursday night at 7.30 p.m. in Bandon against Bantry
Junior A Hurling League on Saturday night at 8.00 p.m. in Enniskeane against St. Mary's.
Junior B Hurling League on Saturday night at at 6.30 p.m. in Bandon against St. Oliver Plunketts.
Non-exam Minor Hurling League v.s Brian Dillons on Saturday night at 7.30 p.m.in Cork.
Saturday night in Conna in the Intermediate Hurling League at 8.00 p.m. against St. Catherines.
Non-exam Minor Football League at home to Mallow on Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday June 08th in the Intermediate Hurling League in the Glen field at 8.00 p.m. against Glen Rovers.
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Southern Star 29th May
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Clonakilty 2-13
Bandon 0-12
Before writing Bandon out of this years Junior A football championship having been beaten by 0.12 to 2.13,
we would all do well to remember that three years ago it took this team three games to get over Barryroe,
and they went on to win the West Cork Junior A football championship.
Make no mistake Friday nights defeat to Clonakilty was a set-back, but it should be seen as no more than
that. There were however enough signs for most of the second-half to cling to the belief that, if we get
our act together, Bandon will still be very formidable opposition for any team in this championship.
The team that wins this West Cork Junior A championship will need to match the pace and intensity of
Clonakilty's play last Friday night. In a round of upsets it is fair to say Clonakilty are now the
bench-mark going into the next rounds. The road ahead is difficult for Bandon, but it is certainly
nowhere near impossible.
The half-time score was 0.07 to 2.08 and Bandon were on the back foot for most of that first half.
Bandon's overall display was clouded by having to spend the evening chasing the two poorly conceded
early goals to a rampant Clonakilty.
There were some outstanding scores taken by both teams over the sixty minutes here and the main difference
at the end was the leadership shown by Clon's outsatanding former senior players. Overall, this is a young
team fielded by Bandon and they should learn more about thier shortcomings, from this experience, than if
they had won.
As Pat Spillane would say “All-Ireland medals were never given out in May yet” and there is a long way to
go between now and the final of this competition in September. Notwithstanding that if Clonakilty can keep
this squad together, they will certainly be the team to beat, but this young Bandon team can still have a
very big say in this championship.
David Ahern at centre-forward was Bandon's best player overall with Jason Hickey also prominent.
Team: Pat Prendergast, Gavin O' Riordan, James Walsh, Peter Murphy, Donough Lucey, Cha Dullea,
David Crowley, Tom O' Donoghue, Jason Hickey, Roy Payne (0.02), David Ahern (0.07), Eoin O' Donovan
(0.01), Brian Crowley, Darren Crowley (0.01), Fionn O' Leary
Subs: Mark Sugrue (0.01), James O'Donovan, Ronan McCarthy.
Randal Og 3-08
Bandon 1-08
On Saturday night in Castletownkenneigh the Junior B footballers suffered a similar fate against
Randal Og on a scoreline of 1.08 to 3.08.
Team: J. Donegan, N Connor, P. O' Neill, M. Muir, S. O' Riordan, D.Ryan, K. Walsh, J. Milner, V. Goggin,
J. Crowley, R. Moloney, C. O' Mahony, T. Barrett, J. Burke, D. Corcoran.
Subs: R. Crowley, J. O' Connell, J. McCarthy.
Bandon 3-10
Valley Rovers 4-06
In a very entertaining non-exam Minor Hurling League on Sunday night at home, Bandon just got over the
line against Valley Rovers on a scoreline of 3.10 to 4.06.
Eoin Ryan scored a sweet winning point in time added on after Bandon had led for most of the match.
Team: J. O'Leary, A. Dullea, P. O'Leary, J. O'Leary, A. O'Connell, P. Murphy, M. McNamara, M. Sugrue
(1.07 ), J. McSweeney, J. Crowley (0.01), E. Ryan (0.01), D. O'Donovan, M. Cahalane (1.01), S. Hickey
( 1.0 )
Subs: E. Hetherington.
The next weeks fixtures are provisionally:
U14 Football League on Thursday night at 8.00 p.m. in Bandon against Newcestown.
Junior A Football League on Friday night at 8.15 p.m. in Durrus against Muintir Bhaire.
Junior B Football League on Saturday night at 8.00 p.m. in Bandon against Caheragh.
Non-exam Minor Hurling League v.s Kilbrittain on Saturday night at 7.30 p.m.in Kilbrittain.
Non-exam Minor Football League away in Dromtarriffe on Tuesday night May 25th at 7.30 p.m.
Thursday June 3rd in the Intermediate Hurling League in Conna at 8.00 p.m. against St. Catherines.
On Saturday in our new “state of the art” ball alley the Club welcomes back the G.A.A.'s National
hurling Coordinator Paudie Butler. He will give a coaching demonstration of how to get the best use of
the new facility.
A big well done to all involved in getting this super facility up and running.
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White in inspirational form as Randals make progress - Evening Echo 24-05-10 - Derry Farr
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Randal Og 3-08
Bandon 1-08
WHEN Gearoid White registered two goals in as many minutes it appeared as if the Randals would romp home in the closing quarter of this Saturday evening Maritime Hotel, Bantry, sponsored South West JBFC opening round game at Castletownkenneigh.
Romp they most certainly did not, as this third Bandon squad refused to give in and helped by a goal from the, vastly experienced John O'Connell, three minutes from the end, the losers were back within two points of their rivals.
When needed most, converted defender Patrick O'Donovan came to Randals' rescue with their third goal which finally quelled Bandon's late challenge.
By then the winners should have been out of sight but 10 first-half wides and some sterling Bandon defending left them vulnerable until the late happenings.
Not once were Bandon, with central attackers Joe Burke and Rob Mo-loney doing well despite living on crumbs, off target as they trailed by just two points at the end of an opening half dominated by the winners.
When Rob Moloney resumed activities by driving over his third point, Bandon were just one behind before the exciting football talent that is Gearoid White, finally shook off his markers to conjure up two quick goals.
The first arrived in the 39th minute when he reacted fastest to punch to the net from a Patrick Crowley delivery that had the loser's defence in trouble.
Then a minute later, the elusive corner-forward took a pass from the effective Fergal Kelly before cutting in to shoot to the net from an acute angle.
Now seven points to the good, Randals looked to be safe but a goal-bound Cian O'Mahony effort, brilliantly save by veteran Randal's 'keeper Sean Holland, signalled a Bandon recovery.
With substitutes Ronan Crowley and the experienced John O'Connell now operating up front the losers finally found their rhythm and a 57th minute goal by O'Connell left the result in the balance until Patrick O'Donovan secured the crucial third Randal goal on the call of time.
Scorers for Randal Og: G White 2-1, M Hurley 0-5 (0-4frees), P O'Donovan 1-0, G Lynch, F Kelly, 0-1 each.
Bandon: R Moloney 0-5 (0-4 frees), J O'Connell 1-1, J Burke, J Milner 0-1 each.
RANDAL OG: S Holland; D O'Brien, S Patterson, P White; B O'Mahony, C Patterson, D O'Mahony; J Collins, D O'Regan; P Crowley, M Hurley, G Lynch; P O'Donovan, f Kelly, G White. Subs: G Daly for D O'Regan.
BANDON: J Donegan; N Connor, P O'Neill, M Muir; S O'Riordan, D Ryan, K Walsh; J Milner, V Goggin; J Crowley, R Moloney, C O'Mahony; T Barrett, J Burke, D Corcoran. Subs: R Crowley for D Corcoran, J O'Connell for J Crowley, J McCarthy for T Barrett, J Crowley for M Muir, T Barrett for V Goggin.
Referee: David White
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Southern Star 22nd May
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On Friday night the Junior A footballers play their championship opener against Clonakilty. First round games
against Senior or Intermediate second teams in the division are proving to be a bit of a “banana skin” for
Junior A teams as Castlehaven and Bantry have already claimed big scalps.
Team mentors Denis Ahern and Patrick Calnan will need to have Bandon at their very best to win this very tricky
assignment.
Bandon 2-12
Glanmire 1-12
In the non-exam Minor Football League, Bandon scored a fine win at home over Glanmire by 2.12 to 1.12.
Bandon were cruising at half-time leading 1.07 to 0.02.
Best were Michael Cahalane, Peter Murphy, Colin Swanton and James McSweeney.
Team: J. O' Leary, J. Desmond, P. O' Leary, D. Coffey, A. Dullea, C. Swanton, P. O' Brien,
P. Murphy (1.01), J. McSweeney (0.02), J. Crowley, M. Cahalane (1.02), E. Ryan (0.02), B. Collins (0.02),
E. Hetherington, E. McSweeney (0.02)
Subs. ; P. McCabe, C. Lynch, D. O' Donovan, G. Crowley
Ballinhassig 1-18
Bandon 1-16
In the non-exam Minor Hurling League on Saturday night, Bandon fell just short against Ballinhassig on a scoreline of 1.16 to 1.18.
In a fine game of hurling Bandon trailed at half-time by 0.09 to 1.07.
Mark Sugrue top scored for Bandon with 1.11 with Jamie Crowley also prominent.
Team : J. O' Leary, A. O' Connell, P. O' Leary, J. O' Leary, M. Beecher, P. Murphy, M. McNamara,
M. Sugrue (1.11 ), J. McSweeney, J. Crowley (0.03), M. Cahalane (0.01), E. Ryan (0.01), D. O' Donovan,
A. Dullea, J. Desmond, E. McSweeney (0.02)
Subs. ; E. Hetherington, C. Lynch, M. Ahern, D. Coffey
Mark Sugrue made a very promising debut for the Cork minor footballers on Wednesday night last in Thurles against
Tipperary, in the Munster semi-final. Mark scored 1.02 from play, gave the scoring pass for Cork's second goal,
and contributed handsomely to Cork's half-time score of 2.07. Hopefully he has played his way onto the team for
the Munster final against Kerry.
A big well done to the fine contingent of Bandon people who travelled to the game to support Mark.
For those anxious to see highlights of that game, just go to the TG4 web-site and click on the Monday May 18th
G.A.A. highlights of the week.
The next weeks fixtures are provisionally :
Junior A Football Championship on Friday night at at 8.00 p.m. in Timoleague against Clonakilty.
U14 Hurling League on Friday night at 8.00 p.m. in Bandon against Aghabullogue.
Junior B Football Championship on Saturday night at at 7.30 p.m. in Bandon against Randall Og.
Junior A Hurling League on Sunday afternoon at at 3.30 p.m. in Bandon against Barryroe.
Non-exam Minor Hurling League in Bandon on Sunday night at 7.30 p.m.against Valley Rovers.
Non-exam Minor Football League away in Dromtarriffe on Tuesday night May 25th at 7.30 p.m.
Junior A Hurling League on Tuesday night at 7.45 p.m. in Bandon against St. Colums.
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New Playing Rules
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Football Only
- Handpass - If a player handpasses the ball using the open hand, there must be a definite underhand striking action.
- Penalty Kicks - All penalty kicks will now be taken from 11 metres out.
- Kick Outs - All kick outs will now be from the 13 metre line.
- Sideline kicks - Line balls must be kicked from outside the boundary line.
- Illegal Charge - It is illegal for a charge to be made on a player kicking the ball.
- Definition of bounce - The redefinition of the bounce has the effect that the "Basketball Type", bounce, per se, is not a foul.
Hurling only
- Puck Outs - The penalty for taking a puck-out from outside the small rectangle is changed from the award of a 65m free to the opposition to a throw in the ball on the defenders' 20m line.
- Handpass - The ball must be released and struck with a definite striking action of the hand.
- Penalties - Both attackers and defenders must remain outside the 20m line and the arc until the ball is struck from a penalty and the three defenders on the line must not move off the line until the ball is struck.
Both Hurling and Football
- Restarting Play - If play is stopped by the referee to enable a seriously injured player to be treated, play will now resume with a free to the team that had possession. However it will not be permitted to score from such a free (if neither team is "in possession", play shall re-start with a throw in).
- Throw ins - when the play is being restarted by a throw-in, this must take place a minimum of 13 metres from the sideline.
- Advantage - A referee will now signal that advantage is being played by raising his arm.
- Extra Time - Extra time consists of 10 minutes per half only. The provision for two additional periods of 5 minutes per half has been removed.
- Boundary Lines - The penalty for a player deliberately going outside the boundary lines of the pitch to gain an advantage has changed from a caution to a free.
- Charge - A charge is now defined as "shoulder to shoulder" rather than "side to side".
Further details check out www.gaacork.ie
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Southern Star 15th May
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St. Brogans had a hugely successful Open day on Sunday for La na gClub.
An under age blitz was held on the main pitch with numerous other games and activities keeping the kids
busy, overseen by our U16 players.
Player registrations and a Club shop were busy all afternoon in the main hall.
Special plaudits to our amateur Chef's John Lynch and Sean O' Donoghue who manned the barbecue all
afternoon.
Medals were presented by Carbery Senior footballer James O' Donovan and special presentations were made
to the numerous players who represented Cork over the last year Michael Beecher and James McSweeney U15
hurling, Michael Cahalane U14 hurling and football. Barry Collins and Matthew McNamara for U15 football,
Mark Sugrue U16 hurling and football. Thankfully the list gets longer every year.
A big well done to all involved especially those who did all the background work and the caterers.
Brogan's own, Robert O' Mahony was the genial master of ceremonies for the day and he ensured everything
went off like clockwork.
Almost on queue, Mark Sugrue has been selected at centre-forward on the Cork minor football team to
play Tipperary in Thurles on Wednesday night. Mark, who is under-age again next year, will have played
before this is printed and we wish him well.
The Club would like to make an appeal to employers or potential employers in the Bandon area. The Club
is on the lookout for seasonal work for our Student players. Summer work is essential to ensure that
particularly our young players are not forced to go abroad looking for work.
If you have a vacancy, or know of work available please contact any Club Officer or a team Selector.
The next weeks fixtures are provisionally :
Non-exam Minor Hurling League in Bandon on Saturday night at 7.30 p.m. (weather permitting) against Ballinhassig.
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Cork are made to work for final spot - John Horgan, Evening Echo 13th May
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Cork 2-12
Tipperary 2-09
Cork minor footballers certainly don't believe in making life easy for themselves.
They achieved their objective of reaching this year's provincial final against Kerry and their performance
was an improvement on their opening night victory over Clare but this semi-final win over Tipperary in
Semple Stadium was achieved with a lot of unnecessary difficulty, particularly in the second half.
Approaching half-time Cork were coasting towards the final, leading by 11 points, 2-7 to 0-2 and,
despite conceding an injury-time goal to the Premier County boys, they looked to be in a hugely
advantageous position going to the dressing-room.
That opening half performance was a vast improvement on their visit to Cusack Park and it was very
much a case of the personnel and positional changes that the manage-ment had made yielding the required
dividend.
Tipp maybe should have been closer at that juncture but a few missed frees and a good goal chance squandered as well left them with a mountain to climb in the closing half hour.
And, amazingly, they nearly scaled that mountain, seizing the initiative when they resumed and put their dominant first-half opponents to the pin of their collars who had to survive a very nerve-jangling finish.
In the end it was all's well, ending well for Cork but the message will have to be hammered home over the next couple of weeks that a game lasts for an hour, not a half an hour.
Their inability to build on what had been a very positive opening half performance was disconcerting and the fact that in quite a number of areas they were second best in the second half will concern the management going forward and occupy their mindset before the Kingdom come out of the opposite corner in July.
However, being overly critical of the team is perhaps being a trifle unfair because it was their second win on the road and the spread of scoring was much more rewarding this time.
Five of the starting Cork forwards made it onto the scoresheet with newcomers Kevin Hallissey, Mark Sugrue and Shane Duggan all contributing handsomely up front.
Both midfielders scored as well and in that department Damien Ca-halane and John O'Rourke, particularly in the opening half, won quite a lot of ball as well as collecting the breaks.
The visitors led by four points after 12 minutes, Cahalane, Brian Hurley, Sugrue and Alan Cronin all dissecting the sticks.
Billy Hewitt got Tipp on the board in the 13th minute with a pointed free after some previous efforts by Liam Boland had failed to find the target.
Things got better for Cork in the 14th minute when young Sugrue clinically executed a fine goal after being set up by Hallissey.
Tipp squandered a great goal chance a minute later when Shane Leahy's effort was thwarted by David Hanrahan and with three minutes to the break Cork looked home and hosed when Duggan belted in goal number two after good approach work by Cronin and Sugrue.
However, on the stroke of half-time Tipp gave themselves a semblance of hope when Hewitt goaled after Liam McGrath's shot was initially blocked.
However, it was difficult to envisage what transpired when the sides resumed but slowly and surely they reduced Cork's significant advantage.
The team in red were no longer dictating the pace of the game and their midfield dominance was not as pronounced and when McGrath goaled for Tipp in the 40th minute it was game on.
Hewitt pointed almost immedi-ately and the margin was now down to four points and the Cork defence was finding itself under consider-able pressure.
Hallissey had a good goal chance for Cork which went wide of the posts and it became a three-point game when midfielder Donagh Leahy pointed for Tipp.
Hallissey responded with a Cork point but two points on the trot from Hewitt and one from Boland left just two points between the teams entering the game's dying embers.
Anything could have happened at that stage but Cork sub Dan McEoin sealed it with a point deep hi stoppage time.
Tipp had corner-back Paddy Dalton dismissed just before the last whistle for a second yellow-card of-fence but Cork were a very relieved team when that whistle sounded.
For then- first-half return and some of the football they played in that period, Cork just about deserved the victory but the overriding emotion at the end was one of great relief rather than anything else.
Just about enough done on this night but a hell of a lot more hard work ahead before Kerry come calling.
Scorers for Cork: M Sugrue 1-2, S Duggan 1-1, K Haltissey 0-3, B Hurley 0-2f, D Cahalane, J O'Rourke, D McEoin, A Cronin 0-1 each.
Tipperary: B Hewitt 1-4 (0-2f), L McGrath 1-1, L Boland 0-3, D Leahy 0-1.
CORK: D Hanrahan; D Crowley, M O'Shea, D Lester; T Clancy, J Burns, J Wall; D Cahalane, J O'Rourke; K Hallissey, M Sugrue, A Cronin; K Sheehan, S Duggan, B Hurley.
Subs: D Murphy for Crowley (47), S Ryan for M O'Shea (57), D McEoin for Sugrue (58).
TIPPERARY: P Nolan; P Dalton, C O'Sullivan, P O'Meara; B Maher, M O'Sullivan, S Taylor; D Leahy, J O'Callaghan; L McGrath, B Harkin, S Leahy; L Boland, L Treacy, B Hewitt.
Subs: N O'Meara for O'Sullivan (17), B Walsh for Harkin (50th), S Carroll for Treacy (58).
Referee: R Hickey Clare.
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Southern Star 8th May
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The last week has seen another very busy playing schedule with challenge games being played in all
grades.
Thankfully the main pitch is holding up well to all the games and training, guided by Brian McCarthy.
Friday night sees the Club sponsors ODM Financial being honoured at a reception in the Pavilion.
The Club is very grateful to ODM for their continued support in these trying financial times. The
evening is open to all Club members but especially those who were active on the ground in the hugely
successful Development Draw. This is the Clubs way of saying a big thank you to all who helped in the
planning of the Draw and those who worked so hard, night after night, selling tickets and ensuring
it's ultimate success.
The U21 footballers ran a very successful general knowledge Table Quiz in the Pavilion on Friday night.
Special thanks to Kathleen Canty for all her work on the night with corrections, and to another
retired teacher, the genial quiz master Paddy Kehoe who kept everyone entertained. Padraig Murphy's
team who were the hot favourites pulled away in the last round to win the event.
Work continues apace on the development side under the watchful eye of Noel McNamara with dramatic
improvement in the grass growth of the top pitch and the surrounds of the ball alley almost completed.
Sunday next May 9th is La na gClub and St. Brogans the under age wing are running a blitz through the
local Primary schools and they are also having their player Registration and an Open Day to coincide.
Club merchandise will also be on display and can be ordered from the shop.
Medals will also be presented to various successful under age teams.
There will also be some fun and novelty items to make it a great family day out.
This week-ends fixtures are provisionally :
Junior A Football League V. Clann na Gael on Saturday May 8th in Bandon at 2.30 p.m.
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Southern Star 1st May
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Bandon 3-06
Randal Og 1-01
In another busy week-end of Club activity the Junior A hurlers played Randal Og in Bandon on Saturday
night in the League. The final score was 3.06 to 1.01 with bandon also leading at half-time by 2.05
to 1.01.
Team: J. Crowley, I. McCarthy, D. Ryan, R. Wilmot, J. Harrington, K. Doyle, K.Walsh, D. Lehane (0.01),
C. Dullea , M. Mehigan (1.0), D. Canniffe, V. Goggin (1.01), J. Dullea (1.02), P. Prendergast (0.01),
T. Barrett (0.01)
Subs: D. Crowley, C. Moloney, T. Canniffe
Bandon 0-20
Fr O'Neills 1-11
Next into the fray were the Intermediate hurlers in Ballymacoda where they overcame Fr. O' Neills by 0.20 to 1.11.
At half-time Bandon led by 0.10 to 0.07.
Team: J. Crowley, D. Ryan, P. O' Neill, J. Burke, G. O. Riordan (0.02), D. Lucey (0.01), E. O' Donovan, K. Hurley (0.01),
N. O' Rourke, V. Goggin, T. O' Donoghue, D. Crowley (0.11), J.McCarthy (0.01), J. Hickey (0.01),
D. O' Donoghue (0.02).
Subs: K. Doyle (0.01)
Bandon 5-14
Clann Na Gael 1-08
On Monday night in Bandon the minor footballers had another very good win in their Premier Two league
encounter against Clann Na Gael. The final score was 5.14 to 1.08.
All three Cork Minor prospects Peter Murphy, Philip Crowley and Mark Sugrue were outstanding in this
game.
Team: J. O' Leary, J. Desmond, J. Crowley, D. Coffey, P. O' Leary, C. Swanton, A. Dullea,
P. Murphy (0.01), P. Crowley (1.02), B. Crowley (1.0), M.Cahalane (0.02), E. Ryan (0.01),
P. McCabe (0.01), M. Sugrue (1.05), E. McSweeney (2.01).
Subs: E. Hetherington (0.01), D. O' Donovan, C. Lynch.
Best wishes to the highly promising young player Rob Long as he recovers from his unfortunate injury.
Matthew McNamara and Barry Collins were prominent with Carbery's divisional championship winning
football team when they beat Muskerry by 1.13 to 1.12
This week-ends fixtures are provisionally :
Junior A Hurling League V. Barryroe has not been finalised and will be played over the next week.
U16 hurling league in Killeagh next Wednesday night May 05th
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Southern Star 24th April
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Bandon 0-18
Carrigaline 2-12
Despite conceding two early goals Bandon Intermediate hurlers fought back to earn a well deserved draw in the league
against Carrigaline at home on Thursday night.
The final score was 0.18 to 2.12 with Bandon trailing at one stage in the first half by 0.01 to 2.03.
Best were Jason Hickey and Darren Crowley with minors Philip Crowley and Mark Sugrue who made another very impressive debut.
Team: S. Murphy, P. Crowley, P. O' Neill, J. Burke, K. Hurley, D. Lucey, E. O' Donovan, G. O' Riordan, J. O' Donovan,
T.O' Donoghue, N. O' Rourke, R. Payne (0.01), J. McCarthy, D. Crowley (0.11), J. Hickey (0.05)
Subs: M. Sugrue (0.01), V. Goggin
Bandon 3-10
O'Donovan Rossa 0-09
Bandon Junior B footballers beat O' Donovan Rossa's in Skibbereen on Friday night on a scoreline of 3.10 to 0.09.
Team: P. Prendergast, N. Connor, R. McCarthy, J.Harrington, M. Muir, K. Walsh, T.O' Donoghue, G. O' Riordan, P. Murphy,
C. O' Mahony, D. Ahern, P. Crowley, T. Barrett, B. Crowley, F. O' Leary
Subs: R. Moloney, D. Corcoran, D. Lehane
Bandon 4-05
Gabriel Rangers 2-11
On Sunday in Ballydehob the Junior A footballers drew a very evenly matched encounter with Gabriel Rangers,
final score 4.05 to 2.11.
Team: D. Ryan, K. Walsh, R. McCarthy, J. Walsh, D. Lucey, C. Dullea, David Crowley(1.01), T. O' Donoghue, C. Sugrue,
C. O' Mahony, Darren Crowley (1.01), D. Ahern (1.0), E. O ' Donovan (1.0), R. Payne (0.03), B. Crowley, T. Barrett
Subs: P. O' Neill, N. Connor
Chairman Denis Lucey accepted a Special Achievement Award on behalf of the Club at the Opinion, Bandon Credit Union
sponsored annual Awards ceremony on Friday night. The very pleasant, and well attended function was held in the
Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa. The award was presented in recognition of Bandon's outstanding on-field achievements
in 2009.
This weeks provisional fixtures :
On Saturday April 24th the Minor hurlers travel to play Killeagh in the Premier 2 league at 7.00 p.m..
Also on Saturday at 7.00 p.m. in Bandon the Junior A hurlers play Randall Og in the league.
On Sunday morning at 11.00 a.m. the U16 hurlers play Ballincollig away in the A hurling league.
In Ballymacoda on Sunday at 3.00 p.m the Intermediate hurlers play Fr. O' Neill's away in the league.
On Monday evening at 7.00 p.m. the minor A footballers play Clann na Gael in the Premier 2 Minor football league.
The U21 footballers are running a General Knowledge table quiz on Friday April 30th in the Pavilion. Anyone interested in putting in a team contact any of the panel.
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Southern Star 17th April
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Bandon 3-14
O'Donovan Rossa 1-07
Are Bandon leaving the best wine until last, with regard to talent coming through, as the Club bids to keep tabs on West
Cork's elite in minor and U21 football?
Young guns Padraig O' Leary, Matthew McNamara, Michael Cahalane, Barry Collins, James McSweeney and Eoin Ryan are
beginning now to make their mark at minor level. All are very talented (dual) players with very bright futures.
On Friday night last Bandon overcame Skibbereen in the first round of the Premier 2 Minor football championship played in
Kilbrittain.
The final score was 3.14 to 1.07.
Best on the day were Mark Sugrue, Peter Murphy and Philip Crowley, with Michael Cahalane and Barry Collins contributing
3.06 between them.
Team: J. Crowley, J. Desmond, P. Murphy, P. O' Leary, E. O'Mahony, C. Swanton, A. Dullea, B. Crowley, M. Sugrue (0.02),
M. McNamara, M. Cahalane (1.04), J. McSweeney, E. Ryan, P. Crowley (0.05), B. Collins (2.02)
Subs: P. McCabe, E.Hetherington, E. McSweeney, D. Coffey
Well done to Niall Connor and James Milner for their continuing hard work with these lads and hopefully they will have a
long and fruitful year.
Bandon 4-14
Ballinascarthy 2-05
Bandon Junior B hurlers continued on their winning way beating Ballinascarty on Sunday 4.14 to 2.05. The half-time score
was 2.08 to 0.03.
Good to see U21 player Rob Wilmot back in action in this game after his injury lay-off.
Team: C.Collins, I. McCarthy, C. Moloney, M. Muir, R.Wilmot, T. Canniffe, E. Sugrue, M. O' Leary (0.01), David Crowley
(0.02), D. Corcoran, D. Canniffe (0.03), D. Crowley, P. Long (0.02), N. Geary (4.02), T. Barrett (0.02).
Subs: A. Lenihan (0.02), A. Coomey, Joe McCarthy
Bandon 6-13
Clann na Gael 1-07
Also on Sunday the Junior B footballers had a well merited win over Clann na Gael.
The final score was 6.13 to 1.07.
Team: P. Prendergast, J.Harrington, R. McCarthy, N. Connor, K. Walsh, P. O' Neill, C. O' Mahony, C. Sugrue,
G. O' Riordan, J. Crowley, T. O' Donoghue, P. Crowley, F. O' Leary, B. Crowley, T. Barrett.
Subs: D. Corcoran, David Crowley.
Bandon 5-12
Fr. O' Neills 4-12
On Monday night in Ballymacoda the minor hurlers had a great 5.12 to 4.12 win over Fr. O' Neills in the Premier 2 Minor
League.
Mark Sugrue was outstanding as an understrength Bandon recorded a fine win.
Team: J. O' Leary, A. O' Connell, R. Long, J.O' Leary, P.O' Leary, P. Murphy (0.02), C.Swanton, M. Sugrue, J. McSweeney,
S. Hickey, M. Cahalane, E. Ryan , M.Cahalane (2.0), J. Crowley (0.01), D.O' Donovan (1.0), A. Dullea, D. Coffey.
Tomas Bambury who has given great service to the Club, finally “tied the knot” last week-end marrying Ann O' Driscoll from
neighbouring Newcestown. The bride looked resplendant in her “lily white” bridal gown and this contributed greatly to
making all the Bandonians feel at home and more relaxed in her Parish Church. We all wish them a long and happy life
together and given the strong G.A.A.“blood-lines” on both sides, St. Brogans will be monitoring “progress” with interest.
This weeks provisional fixtures :
The Intermediate hurlers play Carrigaline in Bandon at 7.00 p.m. on this Thursday evening.
The Junior B footballers play O' Donovan Rossa away in Skibbereen at 7.30 p.m.on Friday evening in the league.
The Junior A footballers play Gabriel Rangers away in Ballydehob at 3.00 p.m.on Sunday in the league.
Also on Sunday the U16 hurlers play Eire Og at home at 2.00p.m.
On Thursday April 22nd the Minor footballers play St. Vincents away in the Premier 2 league.
The U21 footballers are running a General Knowledge table quiz on Friday April 30th in the Pavilion.
Anyone interested in putting in a team contact any of the panel.
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Southern Star 10th April
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Castlehaven 2-20
Bandon 2-13
For Bandon U21 footballers to win their West Cork semi-final meeting with Castlehaven in Rosscarbery last Saturday
they would have had to up their quarter-final level of performance significantly.In hindsight, unfortunately they
didn’t manage to do that. The final score was 2.13 to 2.20 in a very good game of football that went to extra time.
Bandon could possibly have won the game in ordinary time but over all Castlehaven were
marginally stronger and more consistent.
Nothing went right for Bandon in the first half and they struggled to win primary possession.
Lady luck didn't shine on them either as they struck the crossbar and were denied what seemed
to everyone present, a blatant penalty. Scores from either of these could have “turned the
tide” but to top it all Castlehaven were allowed what looked suspiciously like a “square
goal” at the other end.
You need these breaks against a team as good as Castlehaven and Bandon didn't get them.
Credit to Bandon however for manfully staying in touch despite these setbacks. They were
also having to contend with their opponents having easily the two best players on view.
Similar to the Ross game Bandon did however put in a storming second half performance against
the strong wind having trailed at half-time by six points 0.06 to 2.06. They completely
dominated possession for most of that second half but missed too many chances to put real
daylight between the teams.
Goals from young Mark Sugrue and Trevor Barrett had their opponents reeling and had Bandon
taken their numerous scoring chances at this stage, the result would surely have been
different.
Bandon drew level with a superb free from the very impressive Mark Sugrue right at the death.
An U16 player last year this young man has genuine pace and is a tremendous prospect.
Best on the day were Joe Harrington, Adam Tobin, Mark O’ Leary, Philip Crowley and Roy Payne.
Team: J. Donegan, A. Tobin, P. Murphy, M.O’ Leary, J. Harrington, D. Ryan (Capt) (0.01),
C.O’ Mahony, J. McCarthy (0.01), D. Crowley, R. Payne (0.05), M. Minihane, R. Crowley ,
F.O' Leary, T. Barrett (1.01), P. Crowley (0.04).
Subs. : M.Sugrue (1.01), J.Crowley, M.Muir
Well done to the lads involved, and to Colm Ahern and John Wilmot for all their hard work.
Despite the inclement weather since January, the panel managed to play a dozen games and
prepared as well as possible.
Bandon 1-12
Clonakilty 1-05
Bandon Junior A hurlers continued on their winning way beating Clonakilty away last Wednesday night 1.12 to 1.05.
Brian Hurley sustained a nasty hand injury in that game and we wish him a speedy recovery from this unfortunate set-back.
Team: J.Crowley, B.Hurley, C.Moloney, E.Sugrue, K.Walsh, K.Doyle, T.Canniffe, D.Lehane (0.02), V.Goggin, T.O' Donoghue,
N.O' Rourke, D. Burke, J. O' Regan, P Prendergast, J.Dullea.
Subs: N. Geary, M.Mehigan, D. Canniffe, D. Corcoran
Bandon 2-07
Kilbrittain 0-09
The Junior B hurlers scored a fine win over Kilbrittain on Sunday morning in Bandon in the league 2.07 to 0.09.
David Lehane top scored with 2.03 from mid-field.
Team: C.Collins, I. McCarthy, C. Moloney, A.O' Donnell, Denis Crowley, T. Canniffe, S. Murphy, D.Lehane (2.03),
M. Mehigan, P. Murphy, T O' Donoghue (0.03), D. Corcoran, D. Canniffe (0.01), P. Long, A. Coomey
Subs.: David Crowley
This weeks provisional fixtures:
The Junior B hurlers play Ballinascarthy away in Bal. in the league at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The Junior B footballers play Clann na Gael in Bandon 5.00 p.m.on Saturday evening in the league.
The U16 fotballers play Blarney away in the league at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The minor hurlers play Fr. O' Neills in the Premier 2 league on Monday April 12th in Ballymacoda.
The U21 footballers are running a General Knowledge table quiz on Friday April 30th in the Pavilion.
Anyone interested in putting in a team contact any of the panel.
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Southern Star 3rd April
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Bandon 3-06
Carbery Rangers 0-09
At half-time in last Sunday's West Cork U21 football quarter-final against Carbery Rangers,
Bandon supporters would be forgiven for asking how much would a far more committed and sharper Ross
side win by?
Ross were full value for their five point half-time lead of 0.03 to 0.08 and in the last ten minutes
of the first-half they were totally dominant all over the pitch.
Ross were still five points up ten minutes into the second half. By this time however Bandon had begun
to really dominate the middle third of the pitch, but had only one point, and five wides to show for
their efforts.
The key to Bandon's second half recovery was their ability to win primary possession all over the
field and two well worked goals from Roy Payne and Jason McCarthy turned the game on it's head.
Fionn O' Leary added a third just before the final whistle, but in truth the first two goals were
hammer blows and Ross never recovered from them.
The final score was 3.06 to 0.09.
Young Mark Sugrue, a second-half substitute, can take much of the credit for the turn-around in
Bandon's display as he tormented the Carbery Rangers back-line with his great pace and ball carrying
ability. The equally young Jamie Crowley also played very well when he came on.
Another minor Peter Murphy anchored the back line very well at centre-back. Mike Minihane and David
Crowley dominated mid-field in that crucial second half with Jack Donegan , Darren Ryan, Jason
McCarthy (before his unlucky second yellow card), Joe Harrington, Roy Payne, Ronan Crowley
and Fionn O' Leary all very prominent.
Bandon will however, certainly need to raise the performance levels by a couple of notches next
week-end when they face old rivals Castlehaven in the semi-final.
A repeat of last Sunday's first-half performance will not do, however sixty minutes like their
second half against Ross, and you never know.
Team: J. Donegan, A. Tobin, D. Ryan (Capt), M. Muir, J. Harrington, P. Murphy, M. O' Leary,
J. McCarthy (1.0), D. Crowley, R. Payne (1.03), M. Minihane, R. Crowley (0.01), F.O' Leary ( 1.0 ),
T. Barrett, P. Crowley
Subs: M.Sugrue (0.01), J.Crowley (0.01).
Bandon 2-14
Dohneys 0-09
Bandon Junior A hurlers beat Dohenys by 2.14 to 0.09 under their newly commissioned lights in the
Junior A hurling league in Dunmanway. We wish Dohenys well with their enhanced facilities.
The half-time score was 1.10 to 0.03.
James Dullea was outstanding scoring 1.06 with Cathal Moloney, Cha Dullea and David Lehane also prominent.
Team: J.Crowley, I. McCarthy, C.Moloney, B. Hurley, K.Walsh, K.Doyle, T.Canniffe, C.Dullea (0.02),
D.Lehane (0.02), T.O' Donoghue, N.O' Rourke, D. Burke, J. Dullea, P Prendergast, D. Corcoran
Subs: M.Mehigan, A. Coomey, D. Canniffe, P. Long, A. O' Donnell
Best story of the year so far: An Intermediate hurling Selector noted a player returning to the Junior A
hurling fold after a lengthy absence. The player in question was heading for training and to use
the rugby parlance “bulked up” quite considerably. He had “wintered vey well” during his extended lay-off.
The Intermediate mentor was anxious to give him a few tips and recommended the player start off by doing
a good few laps of the main pitch to help whip him into some sort of shape. The player replied quick as
flash, that he would have no problem having a go at the laps. He did feel however, that there might be
a real problem with Brian Mc. if he were to drive his jeep continously around the pitch.
Club Registrar Anthony Nyhan again reminds players that the deadline for membership is March 31st.
The U21 A West Cork football semi-final has been provisionally fixed for Saturday April 3rd in
Rossmore at 4.00 p.m.
The first round of the Premier 2 Minor football championship against O’Donovan Rossa fixed for
Sunday April 4th in Rosscarbery will now take place early next week.
The Intermediate hurlers play Fr. O’ Neills in the League in Ballymacoda on Sunday at 3.30 p.m.
The Junior B hurlers play Kilbrittain in Bandon in the league at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday morning..
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Good to see the new ball alley has been erected near the top pitch. What a hugely impressive and imposing structure
it is and hopefully it will result in many happy hours for players of all ages.
Facilities such as these are seen as essential to the successful coaching of players and hopefully it will enhance
the skill sets of our Club players, young and old.
This represents the final piece of “the jig-saw” in the hugely successful Phase 2 of the Club Development Plan.
All now remains is for the playing surface to be finished and another state of the art facility will be in place
for the future.
Bandon 2-21
Kilbrittain 1-13
Bandon scored a fine win over near neighbours Kilbrittain in the Intermediate Hurling League, at home on Sunday
morning. The final score was 2.21 to 1.13.
Bandon led at half-time by 1.08 to 0.09 and the most pleasing aspect of their performance, apart fromm scoring
goals, was that they out scored their opponents by 1.13 to 0.05 in the second-half.
Surely this was the youngest team fielded by Bandon in many years with as many as six U21's in the starting
line up, of whom two are still minor.
Darren Crowley played very well scoring 1.10, with minor newcomers, Philip Crowley and Peter Murphy both acquitting
themselves very well.
Team: S. Murphy, P. Crowley, P.O’ Neill, P. Murphy, G. O’ Riordan (0.01), D. Lucey, E.O’ Donovan, R. Crowley (1.02),
J. O’ Donovan, R.Payne (0.04), D. Crowley (1.10), J. Milner, J.McCarthy (0.03), B. Crowley, J.Hickey (0.01).
Subs.: T.O’ Donoghue, N. Geary
Slieve Rua 4-11
Bandon 1-10
On Sunday afternoon the minor hurlers were well beaten in the Premier 2 Minor hurling league by Slieve Rua
(Ballymartle / Belgooly), 1.10 to 4.11.
Mark Sugrue was Bandon’s top scorer at left-half forward with 1.03.
Team: J.O’ Leary, P.O’ Leary R.Long, A. Dullea, C. Swanton, P.Crowley (0.01), M.McNamara, E.Ryan, P Murphy,
J.McSweeney (0.01), J. Crowley, M. Sugrue (1.03), D.O’ Donovan, M.Cahalane (0.01), S.Hickey (0.01).
Subs: B. Collins (0.01).
On Sunday next the U21 footballers face Carbery Rangers in the second round of the championship. If this game
is anything last years draw and replay then it would be well worth the admission. Carbery Rangers will start as
slight favourites having already had a first round game against Skibbereen under their belts. This is the fifth
time in six years the Clubs have met in this championship.
This week-ends provisional adult fixtures are:
The West Cork U21 football championship second round has been re-scheduled for Sunday March 28th at 3.30 p.m.
Bandon v.s Carbery Rangers, in Ardfield at 3.30 p.m.
Junior A hurling League v.s Clonakilty was fixed for Sunday 28th but will now be played on Monday or Tuesday of
next week.
Premier 2 Minor football v.s Clann na Gael was also down for Sunday, but will now also be played next week.
This week-end 26/03 to 28/03 also sees the St. Brogans under-age G.A.A. annual door to door collection. The Club
are very grateful to the people of Bandon for their continuing support for this very good cause. Despite the
trying economic times, the collection continues to be St. Brogan’s main fund-raiser for the year.
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Just as the evenings thankfully start to lengthen, the playing activity normally cranks up a couple of nothches, and this was a very busy week-end for the Club with four games played. Thankfully all four games resulted in wins.
First into action on a fine crisp Friday night were the Junior B footballers in their opening game of the league under lights, away against Clonakilty. Bandon won on a scoreline of 2.09 to 0.09.
Team : Jamie Crowley, K. Walsh, R. McCarthy, N. Connor, C. O' Mahony, P. O' Neill, M. Muir, C. Cugrue, G. O' Riordan, P. Crowley (0.03), D. Ahern (0.02), R.Moloney (1.02), P. Prendergast, B. Crowley (1.02), D. Corcoran. Subs. : D.Crowley, T. O' Donoghue, J. Harrington.
On Saturday at home the Intermediate hurlers, also on their league debut, they had a good win over near neighbours Newcestown on a score-line of 1.13 to 1.10.
Team : S. Murphy, P. Crowley, K. Doyle, J. Burke, G. O. Riordan, D. Lucey, E. O' Donovan, R. Crowley (0.02), J. O' Donovan, J. Milner, N. O' Rourke, R. Payne, J.McCarthy (1.01), D. Crowley (0.10), J. Hickey.
Subs. : P.Murphy , B. Crowley , C. Dullea.
On Sunday the Minor hurlers had a very good win in their opening Premier Two league encounter against Ballinhassig. The final score was 3.13 to 1.15.
Team : J. O' Leary, A. Dullea, R. Long, J.O' Leary, E.O' Mahony, P. Murphy (0.02), M. McNamara, P. Crowley (0.08), E. Ryan (0.01), M.Cahalane (2.0), J. Crowley, J. McSweeney (0.01), D.O' Donovan (1.0), D. Coffey , S. Hickey (0.01).
Finally at 5.00 p.m. On Sunday the Junior A footballers got back to winning ways in the league, at home against Ardfied. The final score was 1.08 to 0.10.
Team : P. Prendergast, A.Tobin, R.McCarthy, P. Murphy, K. Walsh, C. Dullea, D.Ryan, J.O' Donovan (0.01), D. Lucey (0.01), C. O' Mahony (1.02), D. Ahern, D. Crowley, R. Payne (0.01), B. Crowley (0.01), F. O' Leary (0.02).
Subs. : G. O' Riordan, T. O' Donoghue, J. Crowley
This week-ends fixtures are provisionally:
Junior B football league v. Clann na Gael at 3.00 p.m on Saturday at home.
Intermediate hurling league v. Kilbrittain at 12.00 noon on Sunday.
Premier 2 Minor hurling league Bandon v. Slieve Rua at home on Sunday at 3.00 p.m
Junior A hurling league V. Dohenys at 3.00 p.m on Sunday in Dunmanway (could switch to Tuesday 23/03)
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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.
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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.
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Southern Star 20th February
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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.
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Southern Star 13th February
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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.
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Southern Star 21st January
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The re-scheduled Annual General Meeting of Bandon GAA Hurling and football Club will take place on Sunday next January 10th at 2.30 p.m. in the Pavilion. The meeting was originally scheduled for last Sunday but had to be cancelled because of the ongoing inclement weather conditions which have made any form of travel hazardous.
Weekly Bingo will resume in the Pavilion this week after the Christmas break and will take place as usual on Thursday night, together with the Lotto Draw.
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Southern Star 16th January
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According to the annual Financial Statements and Treasurers / Accountants Reports Bandon GAA Clubs massive
development of their new flood-lit all-weather Pitch and Ball Alley is on target for completion, and will require only nominal
Bank borrowings going forward, after an overall Capital outlay of almost €500,000. All this is mainly as a result of the incredible fund raising effort put in by Club members in the recently completed
Development Draw and sanctioned National Lottery funding.
This was all reported to last Sunday's very well attended Club Annual General meeting in the Pavilion,
but the big news
is the announcement by re-elected Chairman Denis Lucey of the appointment of legendary dual All-Ireland winner Teddy
McCarthy as Intermediate hurling Coach for this year. He will be joined by two other All-Ireland medal winners Padraig
Crowley and Paddy Cahalane as Selectors.
Tributes were paid to the outgoing hurling Coach Red Crowley who had indicated some time ago that he
was not going forward
and his outgoing Selectors, Joe Crowley, James Deasy ,Don McCarthy and Robert Wilmot who had gotten Bandon to two County
Intermediate finals. The Club wish Red well in his new role as a Senior hurling Selector with Glen Rovers.
The Chairman Denis Lucey in his extensive summary of the year, thanked the fund-raisers above all others for their
tremendous efforts for almost four months on the highways and bi-ways of west Cork and beyond.
The Chairman remembered with fondness the passing of some great club-men the late Club President Sean Crowley, and also Denis
O' Donovan and Robbie Wilmot.
He also thanked the great efforts of Coaches and Selectors especially championship winners in West Cork Junior A, and U21
hurling,and the West Cork and County minor winning football team.
Fr. Denis O'Leary the Club Patron who attended and briefly chaired the meeting for the election of Officers also wished the
Club well for 2010 and beyond.
The Junior A footballers will be coached by Denny Ahern, who of course is from accross the County bounds, where gold has no
market value at the moment because Kerry have so many All-Ireland medals lying around the place. At the moment he is joined by Patrick Calnan as a Selector.
The Chairman wished all the incoming Selectors and Coaches the very best of luck for the new year.
Jimmy Deasy will continue as Vice-Chairman but will be adding Development to his portfolio for the year. While
Don Desmond, whose excellent and comprehensive Secretary's Report was the feature of the meeting, he will continue
in that vitally important role.
Charles Lucey continues as Treasurer and James Milner is the assistant Treasurer with Kathleen Canty continuing
in her role as Pavilion Secretary and Gerald Collins as Gaelic Officer.
Two more "young guns" Anthony Nyhan continues as a very effective Registrar and Donnacha Lehane has retained on-going
responsibility for the excellent web-site.
Noel McNamara stepped down as Development Officer after many years and the tremendous work he has done and will
continue to do for the Club cannot be understated.
All adult hurlers are asked to attend a special meeting in the Pavilion on Friday night next at 9.30 p.m.
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Southern Star 9th January
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The re-scheduled Annual General Meeting of Bandon GAA Hurling and football Club will take place on Sunday next January 10th at 2.30 p.m. in the Pavilion. The meeting was originally scheduled for last Sunday but had to be cancelled because of the ongoing inclement weather conditions which have made any form of travel hazardous.
Weekly Bingo will resume in the Pavilion this week after the Christmas break and will take place as usual on Thursday night, together with the Lotto Draw.
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