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  

The Cork Minor Football team to play Tipperary has been announced

The Cork Minor Football team to play Tipperary has been announced

  1. Billy Curtin (Valley Rovers)
  2. Niall O’Shea (Urhan)
  3. Frank Hurley (O’Donovan Rossa)
  4. Matthew Ahern (St Finbarrs)
  5. Odhran Foley (Bishopstown)
  6. Gearoid Daly (Mallow) Joint Captain
  7. Trevor Kiely (Doneraile)
  8. Mark O’Brien (Ballinora)
  9. Mark Hetherington (St Finbarrs)
  10. Timothy Cullinane (Ballinascarthy)
  11. Dara Sheedy (Bantry Blues)
  12. David O’Leary (Ballincollig)
  13. Denis O’Mullane (Kilmurry)
  14. Sean Coakley (Douglas) Joint Captain
  15. Gary Holland (Bishopstown)
  16. Devin Fray (Mallow)
  17. Oier O’Callaghan (Liscarroll Churchtown Gaels)
  18. Adam Dineen (Cill na Martra)
  19. Liam Hourihan (St Colums)
  20. Keith McCarthy (Dohenys/Sam Maguire)
  21. Sean O’Leary (Kilmurry)
  22. Luke Shorten (Tadgh Mac Cartaigh)
  23. Cian O’Sullivan (St Finbarrs)
  24. James O’Leary (Douglas)

Extra Panel Members; Rickey Barrett (St Finbarrs), Darragh Clifford (Eire Og), Jack Cullinane (Bandon), Joe Lyons (Nemo Rangers), Oisin McCarthy (Valley Rovers), Owen McCarthy (Clondrohid), Cathal Mullins (Mallow), Diarmuid O’Brien (Glanworth), James O’Riordan (Croke Rovers/Castlemagner), Tom O’Connor (Adrigole), Cillian Twohig (Kilmeen), Cathal Walsh (Mitchelstown)

 

 

oneills.com Munster U20 HC Final: Cork finish strongly

oneills.com Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship Final

Cork 1-23 Clare 1-21

By gaa.ie

Cork overturned a ferocious Clare charge with a late scoring burst to earn them a third Munster U20 Hurling title in four years.

Powered by the sharp-shooting of Ben Cunningham (0-9), son of ex-Cork goalie Ger, and captained by goal-scorer Michael Mullins, son of former Rebel forward Mickey, they advance to an All-Ireland final against either Offaly or Wexford.

Ben O’Connor’s charges reeled off six of the final seven points, with Cunningham slotting three and setting up another for Tadhg O’Connell after a sublime pick-up under the noses of the 5,402 fans along the Mackey Stand sideline.

They move outright top of the provincial roll of honour on 22 titles, one clear of Tipperary.

Both sides lined up without their senior stars, Eoin Downey and Adam Hogan, as Clare had the edge in the opening minutes.

They had fine points from Jack O’Neill and Patrick Crotty, but once Cork began to stream through the middle, they found themselves in trouble.

William Buckley, Mullins, Colin Walsh, and Cunningham each opened them up with direct running as Cork strung together five points in a row.

Their goal chances would soon follow. Cunningham sent one wide when half-hooked by Oisín Clune and would later force a save from Aaron Shanahan from a close-range free.

In the 13th minute, Mullins picked up the ball on the sideline and his dummy handpass opened up the space. He would give Shanahan no chance, stitching the sliotar to the roof of the net.

That made it 1-7 to 0-5 although Clare stayed in touch through the free-taking of Keith Smyth (0-11).

They also required the rescue work of corner-back Ian MacNamara, who made the first of three goal-saving interventions to deny Walsh after Shanahan had blocked Ben O’Connor’s initial effort.

Cunningham’s 65 moved them six clear, 1-11 to 0-8, but crucially Clare would land the two final points of the half, from Seán Rynne and Oisín O’Donnell.

They continued that scoring streak into the third quarter, blitzing the stunned Rebels for 1-8, with only 0-3 in reply.

Midfielder O’Donnell took his contribution to 0-3 and Smyth kept totting up the frees, while half-time sub Keelan Hartigan added another point.

When their first sight of goal arrived, Clare were clinical. Smyth grabbed the break and fed Rynne to finish.

By the 46th minute, they were four ahead, 1-19 to 1-15.

Cork stuck to their task and slowly began to pull them back, although Clare’s last-ditch defending was holding them out.

MacNamara saved from Jack Leahy with Shanahan beaten and robbed Mullins when through, while Shanahan denied Timmy Wilk and O’Donnell blocked Tadhg O’Connell’s follow-up with his helmet.

But Cork were eating up the opposition puck-out and Clare couldn’t hold out, with Cunningham’s 64thminute free the insurance score.

Scorers for Cork: Ben Cunningham 0-9 (6fs, 1 65), Michael Mullins 1-0, Tadhg O’Connell, Diarmuid Healy 0-3 each, William Buckley, Colin Walsh, Ross O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Adam O’Sullivan, Jack Leahy 0-1 each.

Scorers for Clare: Keith Smyth 0-11 (9fs), Seán Rynne 1-1, Oisín O’Donnell 0-3, Jack O’Neill, Patrick Crotty 0-2 each, Keelan Hartigan, Niall O’Farrell 0-1 each.

Cork: Brion Saunderson; Seán Daly, Shane Kingston, Darragh O’Sullivan; James Dwyer, Ben O’Connor, Mark Howell; Tadhg O’Connell, Michael Mullins; William Buckley, Ben Cunningham, Colin Walsh; David Cremin, Diarmuid Healy, Ross O’Sullivan.

Subs: Timmy Wilk for Daly (HT), Adam O’Sullivan for Cremin (32 inj), Jack Leahy for Walsh (37).

Clare: Aaron Shanahan; Oisín Clune, John Conneally, Ian MacNamara; Keelan Hartigan, Daithí Lohan, Oran Cahill; Seán Rynne, Jack O’Neill; Oisín O’Donnell, Patrick Crotty, Keith Smyth; David Kennedy, Senan Dunford, Gearóid Sheedy.

Subs: Niall O’Farrell for Sheedy (HT), Colm Cleary for Kennedy (40), Diarmaid Stritch for Dunford (54), Ja Collins for Clune (59), Conor Whelan for O’Donnell (60).

Referee: Michael Kennedy (Tipperary).

The Cork U20 hurling team to play Clare in the Munster U20 Hurling Championship Final has been announced

 

The Cork U20 hurling team to play Clare in the Munster U20 Hurling Championship Final has been announced

  1. Brion Saunderson (Midleton)
  2. Sean Daly (Randal Óg)
  3. Shane Kingston (Ballinora)
  4. Darragh O’Sullivan (Ballinhassig)
  5. James Dwyer (Ballincollig)
  6. Ben O’Connor (St Finbarr’s)
  7. Mark Howell (Douglas)
  8. Tadhg O’Connell (Ballincollig)
  9. Michael Mullins (Whitechurch) Captain
  10. William Buckley (St Finbarr’s)
  11. Ben Cunningham (St Finbarr’s)
  12. Colin Walsh (Kanturk)
  13. David Cremin (Midleton)
  14. Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold)
  15. Ross O’Sullivan (Na Piarsaigh)
  16. Paudie O’Sullivan (Fr O’Neills)
  17. Ciarmhac Smyth (Midleton)
  18. Kevin Lyons (Ballygarvan)
  19. Ciaran Doolan (St Finbarr’s)
  20. Timmy Wilk (Cobh)
  21. Mikey Finn (Midleton)
  22. Adam O’Sullivan (Ballinhassig)
  23. Jack Leahy (Dungourney)
  24. Brian Keating (Ballincollig)