Castlelyons Under 14 hurlers first on the field this year.

Our under fourteen hurlers were first out for a game on the field this year as they played Fermoy in a lively challenge game last Monday evening.  Despite the poor weather it was dry for the game and the pitch was in good condition.  Fermoy looked very strong as they a lot of hurlers on the age whereas our lads were very young.  However, one would have to be impressed by many of our lads in that standard of hurling.  Well done boys and to their management who are making progress with this group and will certainly secure the future of hurling in Castlelyons.

Castlelyons Under 14 Hurling Panel:  Back; L to R:  Robbie Milward, Jack Cronin, Bobb Hosford, Ryan Wallace, Cathal Henley, Luke Dolan, Robbie Wallace, Josh Kinnane, Elliott Mcloughlin, Rìan Fitzgerald, Cìan O’Donovan, Callaghan McCarthy. Front; L to R:  Eoghan McCarthy, Alex O’Brien, Dara McCarthy, Darren Buckley, Tom Barry, Liam Cashman, Sean Ekechukwu, Tadhg Hickey and Liam Martin

Castlelyons junior and senior hurling panels in training.

There was a fine turnout for training on Sunday morning as both junior and senior panels trained on our new pitch.  Ger McCarthy and Willie Casey, lads with plenty of experience, have taken up management of our junior team this year and they intend to add another selector later.  Our junior team are first into competitive stuff as they play Bride Rovers in the East Cork JHL Division One on Monday the 23rd of February in Castlelyons at 7.30pm with Niall O’Neill an réiteoir.  Bride Rovers have a very strong side and were in the East Cork final last year so there will be nothing handy here, but we are looking forward to a good game.

Some of our boys training on Sunday morning with selectors taking stock and at the back our new Hurling Wall completed and Astro Pitch under construction.  This Pitch will be complete in a few weeks.

Point to Point Races in Knockanard a great success on Sunday 15.2.25

Castlelyons GAA had a refreshments tent at Knockanard Point to Point Races last Sunday and thanks to the committee for having us. It was a very wet morning but cleared off for a fine day’s racing with a good crowd. Our own committee had put a lot of work into preparing the various refreshments and it was worth it.  Thanks to Castlelyons and Cork hurling star Niall O’Leary most kindly donated a Cork jersey to the Friends of Dean & Padraig Group who holding a raffle.  Cathriona Drislane, Carol Shanahan and Denise Murphy sold the tickets and were happy too with the sales.  The winners were as follows: -  

1. Jersey: DJ Dunleavy.  

2. €50 Voucher:  Theresa Kelly.  

3. €50 Voucher: Helen O’Callaghan. 

On the racing scene local man Trixie Barry attained a long-held ambition to win the Silver Fox Trophy.  His horse Lucky Valley led all the way to come home a very popular winner in the Glenview Stud McCarthy sponsored race. 

Helping in the Castlelyons GAA Refreshments Tent at the Races were Catherine Cashman, Patricia Lawlor, Siun Spillane, Paddy Woods and Jo McGann.

Castlelyons GAA Lotto Results - Monday 16.2.26 - Jackpot now €20,000

The results of the draw held on Monday 16.2.26 and the following numbers drawn were drawn: - 1, 2, 20 and 21. There was no Jackpot winner which was €20,000. The Lucky Dip Winners of €20 each were as follows: - Sean O’Donovan c/o Colm Barry (Club), Eoin Barry (Club), Ann Hegarty (MH), Raymond Barry (Online), Mairead Collins (BF), Andrea Quirke (Online), Darren Sheedy (JB), Simon Beirne (Peddlers)

The next Draw will be held in the Community Centre on Monday 23rd February at 8pm. With a massive Jackpot of €20,000. Thanks for your support and don’t forget you can play our Lotto Online or purchase from the usual outlets.

Castlelyons minor star Shane Hallihan represents Ireland in soccer.

Shane Hallihan plays both hurling and football for Castlelyons and is attached to Cork City soccer club as well.  He is carving out a lot of success as goalie in soccer and has proudly represented Ireland U18 schoolboys’ team last week helping them to a great 2-1 win over Athlone Town.  There is an upcoming schoolboy’s competition as Ireland play England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Shane a fifth yar student at St Colman’s College is in the mix for the Irish panel and may feature in these games, and we wish him the best of luck.

Shane Hallihan on international duty at U18 Schoolboys soccer.

Sarah Morrison working with Waterford Senior Camogie Team.

Sarah Morrison is one of Castlelyons star camogie players is a student at SETU, Carlow and plays with the College.  She is now on her final year study of Sports Rehabilitation.  Sarah has taken up as assistant Sports Rehabilitation and Physio with the Waterford senior camogie team, and this will be a valuable experiential step in her career.  

 Sarah Morrison, Castlelyons with Waterford senior camogie team seen here with Dean Roche S&C for the team.

Rebel Bounty 2026 – your support appreciated.

Tickets are going very well for this the Rebels’ Bounty and the draws for January, February, and March will be taking place towards the end of March 2026. 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.

Cleaning the Dressing Rooms.

The condition and cleanliness of our dressing rooms has left a bit to be desired in recent times.  Thanks to Assumpta Mangan and her team of Fás CE workers she has now made arrangements to assist and thanks to Joe Moran too.  However, players and those managing various teams must ensure that they clean up after games and training and that applies to the Gym as well.  The famous rugby team the ‘All Blacks’ set standards of fostering humility, responsibility and discipline some years ago by requiring their players, including superstars, to clean their dressing rooms after every match. This work ensures that they leave the place clean and reinforces the fact that no one is above serving the team. It would be great if all teams using our dressing rooms adopted that practice too.

Photo shows Aaron Smith capped 124 times for the All Blacks cleaning the Dressing room. True leadership isn't giving orders, it is setting the standards.

Castlelyons Camogie Club Fundraiser

Castlelyons Camogie Club are holding Bingo in the Community Centre on Saturday 21 st February at 8.30pm. A great night assured with raffle and refreshments ehile ensureing the girls are assisted for the coming season. Please support.

Votes of sympathy.

Sincere sympathy to the Lordan family, Conna and Healy family Castlelyons on the sad passing of Nora Lordan. Sincere sympathy also to the Barry family, Mondaniel, Rathcormac on the sad passing of Marian Barry.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse. 

Sponsor:  East Cork Oil.