A short Review of 2015.

Our Intermediate hurlers had great win in the PIHC win over Kanturk in the first round but then we made our exit in the quarter final to Ballinhassig. 

This game was three months later and we had some injuries and lads away. Thanks to all the lads and to Dave Hoare and his backroom team for a great effort.  

Our Junior B team made it to the quarter final but we were beaten by a strong Sarsfields outfit.  Again these lads, with Donal Barry, Manager and his backroom team put in a great effort during the year.

It is always nice to have some success and thanks and well done to our U21 lads who had a great year, winning the football and almost getting over the line in the hurling.  The footballers were title winners in East Cork Final with a victory Castlelgoold. 

We got to the East Cork U21 hurling final and in a played in Rathcormac against the ‘Hill which went to extra time we came out the wrong side in a mighty game of hurling. Thanks to Mick Spillane, Maurice Carroll, Anthony O Regan and David Cremin for all their work with the team.

We were victorious in the Rebel Óg Eastern Minor Hurling final versus Cobh and although beaten in the County Final it was still a great year for our minors.  We were short in numbers but we played as a club and thanks here to Jimmy O Leary, Dave Hegarty, Shane Hickey and Ger McCarthy as they did a lot of hard work with the team.

In general we have a lot of talent available and there is a process in place now to set up new managers for our various teams. Getting into contention is vital but it’s not beyond the players and managements to do so.  Míle buíochas for 2015 and here’s to 2016.

Puc Fada, St Stephens Day at 11 am on St Stephens Day

Castlelyons Juvenile Club is running the Puc Fada Competition as usual on St Stephen’s Day.  Please note the starting time is 11 am from the Community Centre. The course, the same as last year, is unusual but interesting as one has to negotiate a number of crossroads with left hand swings to get back on line.  

Hopefully the weather will pick up and the hurling will be good from young and old. Now this year there is an added extension as teams change from Puc Fada to Long Puck in Páirc an t’Athair Peadar O’Laoghaire.  

There will be refreshments will be served in the Club Bar both prior and during the events.  The cost is just €20 per team of four and all proceeds are for charity.  So here’s to a good turn out and a great day.

Cork GAA Year Book.

The Cork GAA Year book is on sale now and the numbers are limited.  However, our secretary, Michael Barrett has some for sale at just €8 each.

Of course, there are many GAA items you can buy the family or your children for Christmas and ten fabulous items itemised on “THE42” with many available from www.gaastore.com.

Fred Sheedy, Kilworth, RIP

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Peg, Brian, Annette, Claire and Freddy and the extended Sheedy family, including his brother Gerry, Chris and family who reside in Castlelyons on the sad loss of Fred.   He was a true Gael, a member of the Army who served overseas in the Congo and Cyprus and an outstanding hurler for Kilworth, Avondhu and Cork. He was a selector on the last three Cork senior hurling teams that won All Irelands in 99, 04 and 05 and this was with different three different Managers. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis.

Club Lotto Draw – Monday 21^st December, 2016

The Numbers Drawn was: - 1, 5, 16 and 24.

There was No Winner.

The following eight people won the Lucky Dips of €20 each: - 

• Liam Martin - Dave Hegarty
• Kathleen Dineen - Ned Fitzgerald 
• Pat O Sullivan - Club
• Danny Hourigan - Brian Sheehan
• Seamus Sexton - Seamus Sexton
• John Healy - John Healy
• Sinead Healy - John Healy
• Marie Linehan - Sharon's Hairdresser

The Next Draw is on Monday 4th January, 2016 at 9.30 pm in the Abbey Tavern and the Jackpot is now €5,200.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

To our members, patrons at home and abroad, to families who have had a loved one passed away and those sick or in hospital over Christmas you are all in our thoughts.

Áthas agus aoibhneas,

Sláinte agus siocháin,

Grásta an Linbh Íosa,

Go raibh again go deó.

 Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.

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