East Cork U21F C Development League.

Castlelyons 3-11 Glenville 2-7.

This game was played in Castlelyons on a dry but bitterly cold evening.  Despite all the bad weather the pitch was in good order and Mike Carey, Bride Rovers was on the whistle.   Glenville were first on the scoresheet with a good point from play.  Good work from Dylan Leetch led to Jack Cremin scoring 0-1 and Ronan Ryan drove on to release Jack for another point.  Then Cathal Sheehan put us 0-3 to 0-1 up.  But we lost our set up a bit and Glenville made it 0-3 apiece on 15 minutes.  Kevin Barry made a mighty save for us in goal but from the resultant 45 they scrambled in a goal and were on top for a while.  We got back again but our shooting could be better, and it was 1-3 to 0-3 for Glenville at half time.

Glenville made a great start to the second half scoring 1-1 and Kevin Barry was again to the rescue saving a one on one.   Our backs settled with Dylan Leetch and Brian Spillane getting on top around the middle.  Ronan Ryan had 0-2 and Adam Lardner scored 0-1 each side of a Glenville scores.  It was 2-7 to 1-6 with 15 minutes to go.  Then Brian Spillane broke through and fed Lardner who rocketed to the net and then put over two frees putting us up a point.  We defended well again and another good pass from Liam Riordan set up Adam Lardner for another goal and then the ball was moved up for us and Adam put over the resultant free.  Ronan Ryan and Jack Cremin closed out the game with two points for us. This was a good by the lads and the management. 

This team were out again on Friday evening las versus Fr O’Neills away on Friday 30th January at 7.30pm in Aghavine with Jimmy Smiddy on the whistle. and this will be a tough one.  We recorded a facile victory leading 2-6 to 0-6 at half time and winning by 4-8 to 0-7.  Sean Óg McGuire was available on Friday and banged in a great goal while Adam Lardner scored 2-3, Jack Cremin 1-3 and Mattew Rosner 0-1.  Their next game is away to Midleton on Sunday 8th February at 11.30am with Johnny O’Connell on the whistle.

Panel:  Kevin Barry, Oisin Morrison, Gearóid McCarthy, Cathal Sheehan, Matthew Rosner, Tom O’Neill, Dylan Leetch, Brian Spillane, Thomas McAuliffe, Ronan Ryan, Ciarán Murphy, Jack Cremin, Adam Lardner, Ronan Hickey, Shane Hussey, Liam O’Riordan, Oran Hickey. (Sean Óg McGuire was playing on Friday evening)

Cork hurlers back from the West and its now two league wins from two.

So far, so good for the Cork senor hurling team with two wins from in the League.  This is to the delight of new manager Ben O’Connor and his management team as they defeated Galway away in a closely fought encounter.  Great to see three local lads in the full back line as Niall O’Leary Castlelyons, O’Leary Watergrasshill, Eoin Roche Bride Rovers and his brother Brian Roche at corner forward all doing very well. Galway showed up with a very young team and pushed the Rebels all the way.  It was the established Cork lads of Séamus Harnedy, Shane Barrett and Darragh Fitzgibbon in the half forward line with 0-13 between them that really set the tone and Brian Hayes coming on to score two goals.  Galway were wayward in their shooting especially Cathal Mannion and three of their team went off injured.  Galway did show a lot of promise in the game but great win for the Rebels.

Next Sunday All-Ireland Champions Tipperary come to Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and once again Ben O’Connor has emphasised the importance of Cork’s buoyant support, which delivered sell-out crowds for the county’s last eight matches of last year, including the league final and all seven championship fixtures.  He did outline the Cork supporters does make a difference.  Tipperary will also arrive with two wins from two games.  Both stands have already been sold out, which represents 21,000 spectators. The two terraces hold 12,000 each and it looks like the two may be open.  It is interesting to note that there were full houses at the Rebels last eight matches of last year, including the league final and all seven championship fixtures.

Meanwhile the Cork footballers return from the East unbeaten after two games as they defeated Louth 1-17 to 1-12. The Leinster champions relied a bit too much on the great Sam Mulroy whereas Cork had a good selection of scorers with Stephen Sherlock scoring 0-8.  Their next game is away to Offaly on Sunday 18th February and a win here would put the footballers in with a great chance of promotion to Division 1.

Appeal for Referees from Castlelyons County Administrators meeting Club.

Referee's Administrator, Jim McEvoy gave an update on a new Referee’s recruitment campaign at the first County Board meeting of 2026 took place on Tuesday, January 20th at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.  A total of 29 Clubs in the county do not have a referee currently and 19 of those clubs participate in the county championships.  We have no referee representing Castlelyons GAA Club for many years and we are appealing for ex-players male or female to get involved. There are good expenses paid for refereeing games, and you can stay fit while ensuring the games are fair and enjoyable.  John McCarthy our chairperson has outlined that prior to the Club’s next monthly the of the County Board and the Referee’s Administrator of the East Cork Board Co. Board namely Jim McEvoy and Ger Sweeney wish to meet as many committee members as possible to recruit new referees from our club and are attending our next club meeting. Our chairperson, John McCarthy, has again outlined that if we don't supply referees, we will be playing all league games away from home in 2027.  Please ensure that we have members of our juvenile committee, Camogie Club and LGFA Club present for this most urgent meeting.

Rebel Bounty 2026

The Rebels’ Bounty Draw for January, February, and March will be taking place towards the end of March 2026 and after that the draws will take place monthly.  We have a set quota of tickets to sell and while it is fairly demanding for us as a senior club all the proceeds from ticket sales above this quota will go directly to our club.  The profit from sales provides vital funds for Castlelyons GAA.

The purchase of a ticket is a most exciting chance to win great cash prizes while supporting the club. Participants can win one of 30 prizes in each draw, ranging from €100 to €20,000. A special prize of €100,000 will be awarded in December 2026, providing a thrilling end to the year’s draws.  Tickets are priced at €100 each and can be purchased directly from any club member or online through a provided link in the Conty Board Website.

The closing date for direct debits is the 1st of March and the closing date for the draw is 1pm on Friday 27th of March.  The draw takes place on Friday 27th of March at 7pm.  Emails to being forwarded to existing customers during this week.  Thanks to those who have renewed their contributions already it is really appreciated.

East Cork Junior Hurling League Division One.  

This year we are in the top-grade f the East Cork junior hurling league.   Our first league game is at home to Bride Rovers on Sunday 22.2.28 at 11.30am.   There are eight teams in the League as follows: - Castlelyons, Carrigtwohill, Fr O’Neills, Bride Rovers, Cobh, Cloyne, Midleton, Sarsfields.  This is a highly competitive league, and the management is being arranged and will be ratified this coming week.

February monthly meeting on Monday 9th February at 8pm 

Please note that this meeting will be held on Monday 9th February at 8pm in the Community Centre.  Referees’ administration members from both the County Board and East Cork will address the meeting.  It is imperative that we have in addition to our committee that we have members of our Juvenile Committee, Camogie and LGFA Clubs present for this most important meeting.

Local girls with Cork in LGFA League. 

Leah Hallihan, Castlelyons who plays her club football with Bride Rovers, also Sarah Murphy and Katie Quirke Bride Rovers are enjoying their football with the Cork senior ladies in the National League.  They have got game time in the recent draw with Kildare and the win over Galway last Sunday with Katie Quirke having a great game and scoring 0-5.

Camogie – Ashbourne Cup semi-final.

The Ashbourne Cup is a senior camogie tournament played each year to determine the national champion university or third level college.  The cup and competition is on the go since 1915 and often referred to as the Olympics of Camogie. On Wednesday UCC, Cork play UL of Limerick in the semi-final.  Limerick are very strong and going for three in a row.   However, UCC defeated a strong University of Galway last week. Castlelyons have two players involved in the quarter final next Tuesday night in Limerick as Leah Hallihan lines out with UCC Ciara Morrison lines out with UL.  Best of luck to Leah and Ciara.

Sincere Sympathy.

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and James Kenny & family, also to the extended Condon & Buckley families on the sad passing of Margaret’s mother Margaret.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Sincere sympathy to Michael (Trixie), Pat, Eleanor (Ronayne), Myra and the extended Barry & Butler families on the sad passing of Margaret Barry, Fermoy. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a hanam.

Sponsor:  East Cork Oil.

East Cork U21F C Development League.

Castlelyons 3-11 Glenville 2-7.

This game was played in Castlelyons on a dry but bitterly cold evening.  Despite all the bad weather the pitch was in good order and Mike Carey, Bride Rovers was on the whistle.   Glenville were first on the scoresheet with a good point from play.  Good work from Dylan Leetch led to Jack Cremin scoring 0-1 and Ronan Ryan drove on to release Jack for another point.  Then Cathal Sheehan put us 0-3 to 0-1 up.  But we lost our set up a bit and Glenville made it 0-3 apiece on 15 minutes.  Kevin Barry made a mighty save for us in goal but from the resultant 45 they scrambled in a goal and were on top for a while.  We got back again but our shooting could be better, and it was 1-3 to 0-3 for Glenville at half time.

Glenville made a great start to the second half scoring 1-1 and Kevin Barry was again to the rescue saving a one on one.   Our backs settled with Dylan Leetch and Brian Spillane getting on top around the middle.  Ronan Ryan had 0-2 and Adam Lardner scored 0-1 each side of a Glenville scores.  It was 2-7 to 1-6 with 15 minutes to go.  Then Brian Spillane broke through and fed Lardner who rocketed to the net and then put over two frees putting us up a point.  We defended well again and another good pass from Liam Riordan set up Adam Lardner for another goal and then the ball was moved up for us and Adam put over the resultant free.  Ronan Ryan and Jack Cremin closed out the game with two points for us. This was a good by the lads and the management. 

This team were out again on Friday evening las versus Fr O’Neills away on Friday 30th January at 7.30pm in Aghavine with Jimmy Smiddy on the whistle. and this will be a tough one.  We recorded a facile victory leading 2-6 to 0-6 at half time and winning by 4-8 to 0-7.  Sean Óg McGuire was available on Friday and banged in a great goal while Adam Lardner scored 2-3, Jack Cremin 1-3 and Mattew Rosner 0-1.  Their next game is away to Midleton on Sunday 8th February at 11.30am with Johnny O’Connell on the whistle.

Panel:  Kevin Barry, Oisin Morrison, Gearóid McCarthy, Cathal Sheehan, Matthew Rosner, Tom O’Neill, Dylan Leetch, Brian Spillane, Thomas McAuliffe, Ronan Ryan, Ciarán Murphy, Jack Cremin, Adam Lardner, Ronan Hickey, Shane Hussey, Liam O’Riordan, Oran Hickey. (Sean Óg McGuire was playing on Friday evening)

Cork hurlers back from the West and its now two league wins from two.

So far, so good for the Cork senor hurling team with two wins from in the League.  This is to the delight of new manager Ben O’Connor and his management team as they defeated Galway away in a closely fought encounter.  Great to see three local lads in the full back line as Niall O’Leary Castlelyons, O’Leary Watergrasshill, Eoin Roche Bride Rovers and his brother Brian Roche at corner forward all doing very well. Galway showed up with a very young team and pushed the Rebels all the way.  It was the established Cork lads of Séamus Harnedy, Shane Barrett and Darragh Fitzgibbon in the half forward line with 0-13 between them that really set the tone and Brian Hayes coming on to score two goals.  Galway were wayward in their shooting especially Cathal Mannion and three of their team went off injured.  Galway did show a lot of promise in the game but great win for the Rebels.

Next Sunday All-Ireland Champions Tipperary come to Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and once again Ben O’Connor has emphasised the importance of Cork’s buoyant support, which delivered sell-out crowds for the county’s last eight matches of last year, including the league final and all seven championship fixtures.  He did outline the Cork supporters does make a difference.  Tipperary will also arrive with two wins from two games.  Both stands have already been sold out, which represents 21,000 spectators. The two terraces hold 12,000 each and it looks like the two may be open.  It is interesting to note that there were full houses at the Rebels last eight matches of last year, including the league final and all seven championship fixtures.

Meanwhile the Cork footballers return from the East unbeaten after two games as they defeated Louth 1-17 to 1-12. The Leinster champions relied a bit too much on the great Sam Mulroy whereas Cork had a good selection of scorers with Stephen Sherlock scoring 0-8.  Their next game is away to Offaly on Sunday 18th February and a win here would put the footballers in with a great chance of promotion to Division 1.

Appeal for Referees from Castlelyons County Administrators meeting Club.

Referee's Administrator, Jim McEvoy gave an update on a new Referee’s recruitment campaign at the first County Board meeting of 2026 took place on Tuesday, January 20th at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.  A total of 29 Clubs in the county do not have a referee currently and 19 of those clubs participate in the county championships.  We have no referee representing Castlelyons GAA Club for many years and we are appealing for ex-players male or female to get involved. There are good expenses paid for refereeing games, and you can stay fit while ensuring the games are fair and enjoyable.  John McCarthy our chairperson has outlined that prior to the Club’s next monthly the of the County Board and the Referee’s Administrator of the East Cork Board Co. Board namely Jim McEvoy and Ger Sweeney wish to meet as many committee members as possible to recruit new referees from our club and are attending our next club meeting. Our chairperson, John McCarthy, has again outlined that if we don't supply referees, we will be playing all league games away from home in 2027.  Please ensure that we have members of our juvenile committee, Camogie Club and LGFA Club present for this most urgent meeting.

Rebel Bounty 2026

The Rebels’ Bounty Draw for January, February, and March will be taking place towards the end of March 2026 and after that the draws will take place monthly.  We have a set quota of tickets to sell and while it is fairly demanding for us as a senior club all the proceeds from ticket sales above this quota will go directly to our club.  The profit from sales provides vital funds for Castlelyons GAA.

The purchase of a ticket is a most exciting chance to win great cash prizes while supporting the club. Participants can win one of 30 prizes in each draw, ranging from €100 to €20,000. A special prize of €100,000 will be awarded in December 2026, providing a thrilling end to the year’s draws.  Tickets are priced at €100 each and can be purchased directly from any club member or online through a provided link in the Conty Board Website.

The closing date for direct debits is the 1st of March and the closing date for the draw is 1pm on Friday 27th of March.  The draw takes place on Friday 27th of March at 7pm.  Emails to being forwarded to existing customers during this week.  Thanks to those who have renewed their contributions already it is really appreciated.

East Cork Junior Hurling League Division One.  

This year we are in the top-grade f the East Cork junior hurling league.   Our first league game is at home to Bride Rovers on Sunday 22.2.28 at 11.30am.   There are eight teams in the League as follows: - Castlelyons, Carrigtwohill, Fr O’Neills, Bride Rovers, Cobh, Cloyne, Midleton, Sarsfields.  This is a highly competitive league, and the management is being arranged and will be ratified this coming week.

February monthly meeting on Monday 9th February at 8pm 

Please note that this meeting will be held on Monday 9th February at 8pm in the Community Centre.  Referees’ administration members from both the County Board and East Cork will address the meeting.  It is imperative that we have in addition to our committee that we have members of our Juvenile Committee, Camogie and LGFA Clubs present for this most important meeting.

Local girls with Cork in LGFA League. 

Leah Hallihan, Castlelyons who plays her club football with Bride Rovers, also Sarah Murphy and Katie Quirke Bride Rovers are enjoying their football with the Cork senior ladies in the National League.  They have got game time in the recent draw with Kildare and the win over Galway last Sunday with Katie Quirke having a great game and scoring 0-5.

Camogie – Ashbourne Cup semi-final.

The Ashbourne Cup is a senior camogie tournament played each year to determine the national champion university or third level college.  The cup and competition is on the go since 1915 and often referred to as the Olympics of Camogie. On Wednesday UCC, Cork play UL of Limerick in the semi-final.  Limerick are very strong and going for three in a row.   However, UCC defeated a strong University of Galway last week. Castlelyons have two players involved in the quarter final next Tuesday night in Limerick as Leah Hallihan lines out with UCC Ciara Morrison lines out with UL.  Best of luck to Leah and Ciara.

Sincere Sympathy.

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and James Kenny & family, also to the extended Condon & Buckley families on the sad passing of Margaret’s mother Margaret.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Sincere sympathy to Michael (Trixie), Pat, Eleanor (Ronayne), Myra and the extended Barry & Butler families on the sad passing of Margaret Barry, Fermoy. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a hanam.

Notes: Kieran McGann Communications Officer.

Sponsor:  East Cork Oil.