Castlelyons GAA Club Annual General Meeting.

Castlelyons GAA Club AGM, the most important gathering of the year was held on Sunday last in the Community Centre.  There was a reasonable attendance.  Despite a return to the old system of election of officers and other matters there was little debate which was often the heartbeat of previous annual general meetings.  And you got it right the biggest cheer in the room during the meeting was for Ireland scoring a last-minute winner versus Hungary in the World Cup qualifier.  Our Secretary Con Lawlor, Treasurer Mick Spillane and Chairman John McCarthy addressed the meeting and gave their annual accounts of a great year both on and off the field.

Chairperson’s Report. 

Chairman John McCarthy outlined how the last twelve months were very successful both on the field and in development.  He thanked the senior hurling team and management for their hard work and almost taking the final of the SAHC as they were just pipped by Bride Rovers after a replay.  Two great games. He congratulated the Junior footballers and management who won the County C Grade football championship.  He thanked all who worked and helped the club during the year and wished them the best for 2026.

Secretary’s Report

Our secretary Con Lawlor outlined in his report that our Senior A Hurlers retained Division 3 status in the league.  In the senior A hurling championship Castlelyons qualified from a very competitive group to record an outstanding victory over Blarney in the semifinal.  The final versus our neighbours Bride Rovers took a replay to decide the winner as Rovers took it by just one point.  Both games were excellent and sporting. Our Junior B team done well during the year and while we won no silver, we played twelve games and using 40 players with 10 debutants.

He thanked Liam Moroney and his selectors who did so much to restore adult football again in the club.  The highlight, of course defeating Rochestown in the County C Final last July in Mallow.  We also contested the East Cork final but were defeated by Cobh.  Thirty-two players togged out for the footballers, and all got games.  Liam Moroney and his management team were also involved in the Under 21 football but were defeated by Cobh in East Cork.  Our own U21 hurlers playing at C Grade this year due to numbers and young players defeated Bride Rovers second team and await the East Cork final date with Cobh.  He mentioned the great work of the Juvenile Club, Camogie Club and the LGFA who were all going well.   He thanked all including his fellow officers and said he was standing down as Secretary at the AGM.

Treasurer’s Report.

Our treasurer Mick Spillane gave an account of the finance, and it was excellent considering the heavy outlays on teams and development during the year.  He thanked those involved in the Annual Walkathon which yielded substantial funding for the development. 

The treasurer outlined that the contribution scheme is now heading for year four of five.  The importance of this scheme cannot be underestimated and thanks everyone who continues to contribute and he asked all to keep it up.  The next development phase of constructing a synthetic pitch and hurling wall have commenced.  The construction of toilet facilities near the Stand will commence shortly. The Club lotto remains the mains source of income for day-to-day operational costs.  He thanked our sellers, supporters and a very dedicated lotto committee and, also, those who sold tickets and Joined Rebel Bounty.

Senior Hurling Team Report.

Ciarán McGann, selector on behalf of Michael Spillane the manager of our senior hurling team gave a full account of the year and thanked all involved including Sean Leneghan, selector, Noel Furlong Coach, Dave Dorgan Psychologist and K McSweeney Stats for a memorable year.  Also, Eoin Dorgan and Jason O’Brien who help with some S&C earlier in the year. He praised the support given by the officers of the club, the players who worked so hard and the great support over the year. He outlined that the management and selection team were standing down for 2025 and wished the club well.

Election of Officers.

The following were elected to the various position as Officers for 2025: Joint Presidents; David Hegarty, Ned Fitzgerald.  Vice Presidents; Seamus Sexton, Martin Dorgan, Donal O’Connell, Kieran McGann, John Healy and Fr Gerard Coleman. Chairperson John McCarthy; Secretary Margaret Doran; Asst Secretary not filled; Treasurer Mick Spillane; Assistant Treasurer John Coleman; Registrar Marie Barry; PRO Kieran McGann; Childrens Officer Norah O'Brien; Player Rep Jack Barry; County Board Delegates Kieran McGann & John McCarthy; East Cork Board Delegate Will Casey; Diversity & inclusion Officer not filled; Lotto Manager James O’Neill; Safety Officer not filled; Pitch Manager not filled.  In addition, Declan Spillane, Con Lawlor, Pat O’Neill, Seamus Sexton, Liam Moroney, Pat O’Neill, James Moroney, Eoin Barry, Helen Hussey and Ciarán McGann are members of the Committee.

Special congratulations to Margaret Doran and Marie Barry for taking on officerships again in the club as it is great to have the ladies involved. Magaret Dornan has worked hard as secretary of the Development Committee since it’s commencement and no doubt as our new club secretary it will be no bother to her.  A native of Tipperary and the Moycarkey Borris club Margaret is still on high do after the All-Ireland Final win.  There are a few officer positions still vacant, and it is hoped to fill them shortly.  Finally, congratulations to Niall O’Leary who had an outstanding year with the Cork senior hurling team and was an All-Star nominee.

Castlelyons GAA Lotto Results - Monday 17.11.25 - Jackpot now €19,600

The results of the draw held on Monday 17.11.25 had the following numbers drawn 1, 3, 28 and 31. There was no Jackpot winner which was €19,400.  The Lucky Dip Winners of €20 each were as follows: - Nora McCarthy (PO), Mary Murphy (FW), Tom Courtney (JB), Niamh Masterson (Online), Mary Hartnett (CH), Eddie Conroy (PO), Padraig O’Brien (CM), William O’Sullivan (COS)

The Jackpot is now a Massive €19,600.  The next Draw will be held in the Community Centre on Monday 24th November at 8pm. Thank you all for your support and don’t forget you can play our Lotto Online or purchase from the usual outlets.

Mulcahy Steel Ltd East Cork Under 21 C Grade hurling championship final.

Our Under 21 hurlers play Cobh in the final of this grade on a date to be arranged.  Cobh defeated Sarsfields second team in their semi-final and are a strong outfit led by Cork senior panellist Timmy Wilks.  However, the lads are training away and will give it a right go.

Notes:  Kieran McGann Communicatons Oficer.

Club Sponsor: East Cork Oil.