Munster SHC R4: Clare edge thriller against Cork

Patrick Horgan turns for goal pic: Denis O’Flynn

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Clare 2-22 Cork 3-18

By gaa.ie at Cusack Park

Clare advanced to their second successive Munster Senior Hurling Final after an injury-time Diarmuid Ryan point finally edged out an obstinate Cork in Cusack Park Ennis.

In front of a full house of 18,659, Clare merited victory, but were made to work extremely hard to finally hold off a never-say-die Cork.

Eight points clear at the start of the second period after a Tony Kelly goal either side of the break at 2-13 to 1-8, nothing, but a home win appeared on the cards. However, Cork just kept themselves in touch, with a Declan Dalton rebound from a penalty allied to a 64th minute equalising goal through Patrick Horgan teeing up a grandstand finish.

With three different free-takers missing opportunities, instead Clare were guided over the line by their defence as wing-backs Diarmuid Ryan (3) and David McInerney (2) contributed five of their last seven points to get their side over the line.

A razor-sharp Cork offence began in goal hungry mood with Conor Cahalane’s bullet eighth minute goal offset by two missed opportunities as Patrick Horgan’s early goal was ruled out for a throw over the line while Conor Lehane would have a tenth minute shot excellently kept out by home goalkeeper Eibhear Quilligan.

Trailing by four by the end of the opening quarter, the Banner eventually settled with a five point unanswered rally bookended by Aidan McCarthy frees to inch 0-10 to 1-6 in front by the 23rd minute.

A 29th minute goal altered the narrative further after Peter Duggan broke a long delivery into the path of Tony Kelly to volley to the net, with Kelly, substitute Seadna Morey and David Fitzgerald ensuring a 1-13 to 1-8 interval advantage.

So when Shane O’Donnell was held on his way to goal only two minutes into the new half for Tony Kelly to rifle the resulting penalty to the left corner, it looked to be Clare’s day as they soared eight clear.

Cork got some inspiration from the bench though as Shane Kingston was held at the other end for a penalty eight minutes later that was initially saved by Quilligan, only for Dalton to react quickest to pull to the net at 2-14 to 2-10.

Clare never out the game to bed though and left themselves vulnerable for a third sucker-punch in the 64th minute when Niall O’Leary’s teasing cross field ball was gathered by Horgan to turn and finish to the net at 2-17 to 3-14.

Clare refused to panic though and it was their backs that literally came to their defence when needed most on the scoreboard as Diarmuid Ryan’s booming 80 metre winner catapulted the home side into the final, leaving Cork to have to overcome defending champions Limerick on home soil next weekend to have a hope of joining them.

*Scorers for Clare: *Tony Kelly 2-4 (1-0 pen), Aidan McCarthy (2f), David Fitzgerald, Diarmuid Ryan ,0-3 each, Ryan Taylor, Shane O’Donnell, David McInerney 0-2 each, Peter Duggan, Mark Rodgers, Seadna Morey 0-1 each.

*Scorers for Cork: *Patrick Horgan 1-9 (6fs), Declan Dalton 1-1 (1f), Conor Cahalane 1-0, Seamus Harnedy, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Brian Roche 0-2 each, Damien Cahalane, Shane Kingston 0-1 each.

Clare: Eibhear Quilligan; Rory Hayes, Conor Cleary, Adam Hogan; Diarmuid Ryan, John Conlon, David McInerney; Ryan Taylor, Cathal Malone; David Fitzgerald, Tony Kelly, Shane O’Donnell; Peter Duggan, Mark Rodgers, Aidan McCarthy

Subs: Seadna Morey for Cleary (34, inj), Ian Galvin for Rodgers (46), Aron Shanagher for McCarthy (53), Shane Meehan for Galvin (68)

Cork: Patrick Collins; Niall O’Leary, Sean O’Donoghue, Damien Cahalane; Tommy O’Connell, Ciaran Joyce, Robert Downey; Brian Roche, Luke Meade; Declan Dalton, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Conor Cahalane; Conor Lehane, Seamus Harnedy, Patrick Horgan

Subs: Ger Millerick for O’Connell (37-41, BS), Shane Kingston for Lehane (43), Shane Barrett for C. Cahalane (45), Mellerick for O’Connell (46), Tim O’Mahony for Meade (61), Brian Hayes for Dalton (67).

*Referee: *Johnny Murphy (Limerick).

The Cork Minor Hurling team to play Galway in the All Ireland Minor Hurling Semi Final has been announced

The Cork Minor Hurling team to play Galway in the All Ireland Minor Hurling Semi Final has been announced

  1. Fionn Murphy (Killeagh)
  2. David O’Leary (Ballincollig)
  3. Darragh McCarthy (Passage)
  4. Carthaigh Cronin (Midleton)
  5. Cillian O’Callaghan (Dungourney)
  6. Ben Walsh (Killeagh)
  7. Johnny Galvin (Éire Óg)
  8. James O’Leary (Lisgoold)
  9. Jayden Casey (Youghal) Captain
  10. Johnny Murphy (Dromina)
  11. Zack Biggane (Charleville)
  12. Barry Walsh (Killeagh)
  13. Ronan Dooley (Douglas)
  14. Barry O’Flynn (Sarsfields)
  15. Finn O’Brien (Erins Own)
  16. Oisin Walsh (Youghal)
  17. Sean O’Callaghan (Aghada)
  18. Oier O’Callaghan (Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels)
  19. Jake Brosnan (Glen Rovers)
  20. Conor Mc Carthy (Glen Rovers)
  21. James O’Brien (Cloyne)
  22. Sean Meade (Killeagh)
  23. Brian Lynch (Youghal)
  24. Patrick Walsh (Carrightwohill)

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 4 has been announced

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 4 has been announced

  1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
  2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons)
  3. Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr’s)
  4. Sean O’Donoghue (Inniscarra) Captain
  5. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton)
  6. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr)
  7. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers)
  8. Brian Roche (Bride Rovers)
  9. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville)
  10. Declan Dalton (Fr O’Neills)
  11. Seamus Harnedy (St Ita’s)
  12. Luke Meade (Newcestown)
  13. Conor Cahalane (St Finbarrs)
  14. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)
  15. Conor Lehane (Midleton)
  16. Ger Collins (Ballinhassig)
  17. Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neills)
  18. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers)
  19. Tim O’Mahoney (Newtownshandrum)
  20. Ethan Twomy (St Finbarrs)
  21. Padraig Power (Blarney)
  22. Alan Cadogan (Douglas)
  23. Shane Kingston (Douglas)
  24. Sean Twomey (Courcey Rovers)
  25. Shane Barrett (Blarney)
  26. Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s)

James O’Neill, Castlehaven RIP

James O’Neill, Castlehaven

James O Neill RIP

1936 – 2023
Vice President & Trustee of Castlehaven GAA Club  .
Cork GAA wish to be associated with expressions of sympathy on the passing of James O’Neill Castlehaven GAA.
James served as as Cultural Officer of Coiste Chontae Chorcai CLCG from 2007 to 2009. He also served as Cork GAA Board member representing his beloved Castlehaven for many years.
There was great sadness in Castlehaven when  the news broke of the passing of James O Neill, Myross.
James has given a life time service to the GAA  at Club,  Divisional and County Board level . He has served as an officer at  Club & Divisional and County board level.  He became the  Castlehaven Club secretary in 1975  and was hugely instrumental in the rise of the club during his tenure, from junior to senior grade.
 He served as Castlehaven Secretary for two terms 1975 to 81 and 1988 to 1992 .  The club won it’s first County Senior and Munster titles 1989 when he was serving as Secretary.  He also took on the role of  Club Chairman from 1997 to 2001 where his leadership skills were very much evident.
He was very involved in the purchase and development of the grounds at Moneyvollahane .
He was also the Castlehaven delegate to the County Board and also to the  Carbery Division.
 He served as an officer for the Carbery Board  ( President  2011, 12, 13 & Chairman  1998 & 99  & Treasurer  2000 to 2010 & Development Officer  1992 -97 )
 James had a great love of Irish culture  & Irish language and was great with the cúpla focail.He was also actively involved in his local church over the years.
He had great contacts all over Ireland especially in the wider GAA  circles.  If you wanted a  match ticket ,  or had a query about a GAA ruling, James was your man .
  He was currently a member of the committee and gave great guidance to the club . He was great man for attending GAA games from intercounty to club .  You could meet  him at Croke Park or the Blackfield or any venue.
  His wife Ann also gave great service to the club .She  was also an officer of the club.  His sons  Sean & Seamus and Micheàl played for the club and Sean has continued the family tradition and is presently the Club’s County Board Delegate .His daughter Mary never misses a match.
James also took great pride in all the club players who wore the Cork  Jersey   .
He  was a great community man and a loyal supporter of Myross Rowing Club.  He was a fountain of knowledge on local history and folklore in Myross and Union Hall.
He was in mighty form and delighted with the birth of his most recent grandchild Casey .
James greatest legacy is his family and the massive contribution he made to the GAA and the wider community.
Deepest sympathy to wife  Ann and family,   Sean,  Mary , Seamus,   Micheàl  and extended family  and friends  and to Castlehaven GAA.

€40K Up for grabs for Cork GAA clubs through Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps on-pack competition

19 April 2023; In attendance at the launch of the 2023 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are, from left, Galway hurler David Burke, Kerry footballer Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh, Wexford Camogie player Ciara Storey and Cavan footballer Raymond Galligan. Starting at the beginning of June and running up to the end of August, Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps have long played a vital role in helping young people to explore new interests, stay active as well as creating new and meaningful life-long friendships. For more information and to book now, visit www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

€40,000 up for grabs for Cork GAA clubs through Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps on-pack competition

Broadcaster Carl Mullan on hand to encourage entries which can transform local clubs

 

Wednesday May 17th: GAA clubs the length and breadth of Cork are now in with a chance of claiming  prizes through the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps on-pack competition. Kellogg, now in its 12th year sponsoring the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps, has launched its nationwide competition for all GAA clubs across the county to be in with a chance of winning incredible prizes worth €40,0001. Broadcaster and winner of series 6 of Dancing with the Stars, Carl Mullan was on hand to officially launch the 2023 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps on-pack competition.

The competition provides GAA clubs with an incredible opportunity to claim great prizes through a very simple mechanic. All that is required is to simply purchase a promotional box of Kellogg’s Coco Pops, Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies. Using the unique on-pack code, found inside the box, log on to kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition and nominate a club of your choice. Cash prizes of €25,000, €10,000 and €5,000 are available to win.

Speaking at the launch of the competition, Carl said: “Everyone remembers the excitement of summer camps from when they were a kid. Some of my fondest childhood memories are getting to see my friends every day and the craic we’d have. Kellogg’s is offering amazing prizes to GAA clubs all over the country and it is so simple to enter so be sure to vote for your local club today!”

Starting early June, the camps will run up to the end of August. To date, more than [insert number] participants are booked to attend a Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp this summer. Visit www.kelloggsculcamps/gaa.ie for further booking information.

Sarah Ferguson, Kellogg Ireland General Manager said “Based on incredible feedback and very popular engagement levels, we are delighted to officially launch the nationwide competition. This is open for all GAA clubs across the country to be in with a chance to win prizes worth a total of €40,000. This on-pack competition provides people with a great opportunity to raise vital funds for their local club and for them to be the hero in entering. This year, your club needs you!

 

We love getting feedback from previous winners in terms of what it really means to them and the difference it can make. Through our partnership with Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps, we are very proud to support the grassroots of the GAA.”

 

For more information on the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps visit gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps