Castlelyons GAA Notes weekended 1.12.25.

Castlelyons play Cobh in East Cork Under 21 C Grade Hurling Final.

On Friday evening the 5th of December our under 21 hurlers play Cobh in the East Cork C Grade Final in Park South Midleton at 7.30pm.  Castlelyons who have a very young team this year had a good win in the semi-final over Bride Rovers second team in Glenville.  However, this is Cobh’s first team, and their star man is Timmy Wilkes currently on the Cork senior panel.  While they are favourites, our lads are in good form and are looking forward to the game.  We would appreciate your support. Castlelyons Abú.

Dr O’Callaghan Cup – Cork Colleges Senior A Hurling Championship.

Christian Brothers College 1-25 St Colman’s College Fermoy 2-20 

Christian Brothers College defeated St Colmans in the semi-final of the O’Callaghan Cup by two points. This victory that was wrapped in some confusion. The game was played in the Astro Pitch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the gate to the pitch remained locked until less than ten minutes before throw-in, forcing a delayed start. The scoreboard not in use for the game. Reporters counted the score as 1-24 to 2-21, which would have been a draw – the same score that St Colman’s had. But referee Cathal McAllister had it as 1-25 to 2-20, which stood as the final score.  Adam Lardner, Castlelyons played from the start and done very well scoring 1-1.  We had Ciarán Murphy, Sam McCarthy and Thomas McAuliffe on the panel, but they did not get game time.

St Colmans: M O’Donovan (Ballyduff Upper); J Batterberry (Ballycastle Gaels), J Mullery (Fermoy), B Ryan (Watergrasshill) (c); D Barry (Watergrasshill), Cathal Barry (Bride Rovers), D Fitzgerald (Bride Rovers); F O’Driscoll (Bride Rovers), J Counihan (Watergrasshill); Cormac Barry (Bride Rovers), R Donovan (Fermoy), C O’Riordan (Bride Rovers); O Hegarty (Kilworth), T McCarthy (Watergrasshill), A Lardner (Castlelyons).  Subs: M Kenny (Bride Rovers), J O’Keeffe (Fermoy), J Hennebry (Watergrasshill), J Butterworth (Fermoy).

Referee: C McAllister (Aghada)

TUS Corn Dhonncha Uí Nuanain Cork Colleges U19 Senior B Football.

St Colman’s College 4-13 Midleton CBS 1-9.

St Colman’s had a good win over Midleton in the Munster Senior B Colleges Championship recently.  We had three Castlelyons players on the team with Shane Hallihan in goal, Dylan Leetch and Ronan Ryan both played at midfield.  They now play De Le Salle College Macroom on Friday 12th of December at 11.30am with the venue and referee to be decided.  Best of luck lads.

TUS Munster Post Primary Schools Under-17A Hurling Championship – Dean Ryan Cup.

Ard Scoil Rís, Limerick 1-11 CBC Cork 0-12.

Christian Brothers College Cork who reached their first ever Dean Ryan Cup final were defeated narrowly by Ard Scoil Rís in Bansha on Monday. Khaled Abdelrazik, Castlelyons one of our stars in under sixteen hurling and football teams was in goals for CBC.

Castlelyons GAA Lotto Jackpot now €20,000. 

The results of the draw held on Monday 1.12.25 had the following numbers drawn 4,5,25 and 31. There was no Jackpot winner.   The Lucky Dip Winners of €20 each were as follows: - Eddie Conron (PO), Barry Fitzgerald (NF), Carol Quinn (Tirlán), Sonny O’Brien (DOC), Michelle Griffin (MG), Michaela Griffin (MG), Suzette Demicoli (Online), Helen O’Callaghan (Online)

The Jackpot is now a massive €20,000 and could be yours. Have you bought a ticket. The next Draw will be held in the Community Centre on Tuesday 8th December at 8pm. Thank you all for your support and don’t forget you can play our Lotto Online or purchase from the usual outlets.

Castlelyons Christmas Variety Show.

Castlelyons Community Council are presenting a Christmas Variety Show in the Community Centre on Saturday 6^th December at 8pm.  There will be drama, music, singing, a choral performance and comedy sketches.  We believe the MC is John Arnold a renowned storyteller from Bartlemy who can tell them or write them even in song and can really get the crowd going.  O John take it easy on your favourite one. The Choral performance will comprise of two choirs, The Castlelyons Gospel Choir and the Fermoy Men’s Club Choir with both singing their own beautiful pieces and then joining in harmony with a medley of carols and festive favourites.  Of course, there are many more performers and more details on social media this week and a great evening assured.  Admission is €15 and €10 for children.

Notes: Kieran McGann; Communications Officer

Club Sponsor: East Cork Oil.