Coolagown GAA History pre 1916

Coolagown participated considerably in football tournaments back in the late 1890’s which were a major feature of the G.A.A. at that time. In April 1900 they played in Lismore against Ballyduff, the match being billed as an inter-county game; Coolagown (Cork) v Ballyduff (Waterford), Coolagown won 1-7 to 0-0. On Sunday March 31^st, 1901 Coolagown and Skeheenarinky played at Glanworth in a game billed as Cork v Tipperary with Coolagown again winning 1-9 to 0-2.

In 1902 Coolagown entered the County Football Championships fielding two teams. First (senior), and seconds (junior), success however did not come their way.  However, they must be good because there was a poem praising Coolagown which showed their might in the field of play.

Fermoy is a place of renown

There are two football teams in the town

But between me and you and Patsy McHugh

The lot wouldn’t beat Coolagown.  (Fermoy GAA History)

Around this time also, a number of local players featured with the Cork team namely; Jim Daly, Bridesbridge, who captained the county team in 1895, J. Mawe, who played in 1898, George Smith, Ballyoran, who featured with Cork in 1899-1900, Peter Lenihan, Coolagown, and Jack Kent, Coolagown, both of whom were on the Cork team of 1905/06 defeated in the All-Ireland final by Dublin, while Jack Kent also featured on the Cork team of 1907 beaten once again by Dublin in the All-Ireland decider.

Fermoy were County Senior Champions in 1895 and won three in a row in 1888,’ 89, ’90 and again in 1905 & 06.  Men from Castlelyons Parish mentioned above featured with these very successful Fermoy senior football teams of this time and Jim Daly captained Fermoy in 1895 to win their first ever County senior title. George Smith was on the Fermoy team that won county finals in 1898-1900 while Lenihan and Kent were on the Fermoy team that won the Cork senior title when beating Rosscarbery 0-8 to 0-0. This was the 1906 final but it was not played until March of 1907.

Wishing a speedy recovery to a good Supporter

We wish Clem Carroll a speedy recovery from serious illness as he was hospitalised over the Christmas period.  He is a great supporter and has strong Lotto ticket sale in his place of work Micro Bio, Fermoy for many years and, in fact, has kept up the ticket sales during his illness. Best wishes and thanks Clem.

Team Grading

At this time of the year its back office work for Coiste Uí Mac Coille as they decide on championship grading, etc.  

So with Affiliation Forms being completed it looks that Castlelyons will play in Junior B Football Championship, Junior B Hurling Championship and Under 21 B in the Hurling and Football Championships.  

Last year we were Grade “C” in Minor Hurling and Football due to lack of numbers and this will require a bit of thought again this year.  

All in all we are in for a very competitive year so best of luck to all Managers.

Scór Uí Mac Coille 2016

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael on promoting Scór at all levels has helped to play an important role on the revival of our culture and heritage. On Sunday 31^st January and early February we have the Scór Sinsir and Scór Na bPaistí 2015/16 Competitions in Uí Mac Coille and we are asking all Clubs and Schools in the Division to take part. 2016 is a celebratory year in Castlelyons.  Thanks to the Schools in Castlelyons and Kilmagnier who are making a great effort but we are thin on the ground in Scór Sinsir and looking for participants.

There are a number of disciplines covering all aspects of Irish culture in Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation/Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Novelty Act, Ballad Group, Set Dancing, Table Quiz, Solo Dancing and Solo Music.  If you are interested please contact Kieran McGann on 0867773100.

Club Lotto Draw on Monday the 18th January, 2016.

The Numbers drawn were as follows: - 21, 24, 25 and 31 and there was no winner.

The Jackpot has now gone up to €5, 800.

The following players were winners of the Lucky Dips (€20 each): - 

• Kathleen Cashman - Post Office.
• Jerome Feeney - Christy Daly
• Majella Pietropaola - Post Office
• Matthew Walsh - Seamus Sexton
• Patsy McCarthy - Dave Hegarty
• Mary Geary - Mike Hegarty.
• Eileen Gleeson - Glanbia
• Shane O Sullivan - Chris O Sullivan

Next Draw on Monday 25th January at 9.30 pm. Tickets available at usual outlets and you can also play our Lotto Online.  See our Website.  Thanks for your support

Harty Cup Hurling

Congratulations and well done to " style="text-decoration:underline">St Colmans College, Fermoy, the players’ mentors and vocal supporters who recorded a merited seven point win over CBC Cork on a score of 2-12 to 0-11. A special congrats to our own club players Niall, Jamie, Keith O Leary and Barry Murphy all started and done well with John Paul Murphy on the bench.  We are all looking forward to Saturday 30^th January when the lads play the Limerick side Ard Scoil Rís.  We wish St Colmans the best of luck.

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