Cork Senior Football manager John Cleary’s selectors were announced and ratified at the meeting of the Cork County Board on Tuesday 13th September 2022.
John Cleary (Castlehaven) – Manager
Selectors:
James Loughrey (Mallow)
Mícheál Ó Cróinín (Naomh Ában)
Barry Corkery (Éire Óg)
Ray Keane (St Finbarr’s/MTU Cork)
Please note the date of the Cork County Final of Scór Sinsir 2022 has been changed to SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER AT 7:30pm in Éire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens.
Also, a reminder that Tráth na gCeist Babhta 1 – The Table Quiz Round will go ahead as planned on WEDNESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER AT 8pm in PÁIRC UÍ RINN. This is open to all teams in the County. (NO qualification from Divisional Final required). The top three teams at the end of this table quiz will go forward to the on-stage quiz which will take place on Saturday 8th October as part of the County Final.
Divisional Final Contacts & Dates below to get involved.
ABHANN DUBH / AVONDHU
Friday 9th September at 7:30pm in Castletownroche Community Centre
Barry Ahern – 086 0220906 / bazhelen40@gmail.com
BEARA
Flor Harrington – 087 2328833
CAIRBRE / CARBERY
Friday 16th September. Venue TBC
Deirdre Hodnett – 086 8257136 / dhodnett67@gmail.com
CARRAIGDHOUN
Pat O’Leary – patoleary2@gmail.com
DÚ EALLA / DUHALLOW
Friday 16th September in St. John’s, Aubane.
Margaret Kiely – 087 7673331 / kielymgt@gmail.com
Julie O’Connor – 087 4133506 / julieoc1@hotmail.co.uk
UÍ MAC CHOILLE / IMOKILLY
Sunday 18th September at 6pm in Lisgoold Community Centre
Liam Ó Laochdha – 086 3258271 / olaochdha.l@gmail.com
MUSCRAÍ / MUSKERRY
Saturday 10th September at 8pm. Venue TBC
Dolores Long – 086 1702103 / scor.muskerry@gmail.com
SEANDÚN
Mick Buckley – 085 1369751 / secretary.seandun.cork@gaa.ie
Request for Assistance Recruiting new Referees
A further Foundation Level 1 Referee Course for new referees will take place in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday 29th September and Thursday 6th October (7pm to 9:30pm). I am requesting that your club make every effort to recruit a new referee so as to ensure that the increasing volume of games from underage to adult can take place with a suitably qualified referee. Already this year we have trained 42 new referees through 3 courses. I thank the clubs who have helped in the recruitment of referees in the recent past but I especially ask that clubs who haven’t a club referee to make every effort, by actively asking a suitably able club member to go forward to do the new referee course.
Referee Development Plan Working Group
Over the last number of months the Referee Development Working Group consisting of County Referees Administrator Niall Barrett, Jim McEvoy Rebel Óg Referees Secretary and myself as Referee Recruitment Officer have been working together to see how we can recruit, retain and develop refereeing within the County. This work is ongoing. Refereeing is an area that really needs more investment in terms of putting in better structures, supports and development. Some of the work to date has been to survey to all clubs in the County garnering suggestions as to how to make refereeing more attractive to members. A further survey conducted was to see how our 42 new recruits were fairing and see how they feel they can be better supported. The next questionnaire will be for all 234 referees in the county. By analysing the feedback and input from new and established referees we aim to develop a proper strategic plan for refereeing in order to raise the profile of refereeing and to make it a better supported system and a more attractive role in the association. A further part of the work in developing the plan will be to engage with Officers and Referee administrators from all Divisions including Rebel Og Regions along with the County Board Executive.
Sharing of Information about the new course
In the coming days there will be social media postings on twitter/facebook and I ask that you share these on your social media accounts. Information is already available on the Cork GAA website https://gaacork.ie/referees/
Before attending, participants must do a 1 hour online module in order to attend the two face to face sessions in Páirc Ui Chaoimh. This course is specifically for new referees who wish to referee Gaelic Football and Hurling. Please note that all new referees will have to be Garda Vetted before officiating at any games. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older to take part in this course. Closing date for applications is Friday 16th September and successful applicants will be informed by email on Tuesday 20th September. Places are limited. Course tutors will include All Ireland Referees Conor Lane, Diarmuid Kirwan, Michael Collins and myself. For specific queries about becoming a referee you can email refereerecruitment.cork@gaa.ie
The direct link to apply for the Foundation Level 1 Referee Course is at this link https://forms.office.com/r/nUxqiXgMya
Cork GAA were delighted to welcome Munster Rugby CEO, Ian Flanagan and Munster players Josh Wycherley, Jack O’Donoghue and Jack Crowley to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Tickets are now on sale for Munster Rugby’s clash against South Africa Select XV on Thursday, November 10th, secure your ticket by visiting Tickets Munster Rugby V South Africa XV, Cork | Thu, 10 Nov 2022, 19:30 | Ticketmaster IE) and for further details please visit Munster Rugby | Home
Cork County GAA Executive will propose the appointment of Ben O’Connor, (Newtownshandrum), as Cork U20 Hurling manager, for ratification at next week’s County Committee meeting for September.
A two-year term will be proposed, with the following selectors in place: Ger O’Regan (St. Finbarr’s), Ronan Curran (St. Finbarr’s), Terence McCarthy (Midleton) and Anthony Nash (Kanturk).
A winner of three All Ireland Senior Hurling medals, Ben also won four County titles and an All Ireland Senior Club title with Newtownshandrum as a player.
In recent years, he coached Charleville and Midleton to Premier Intermediate and Premier Senior County titles, respectively.
In welcoming the appointment, Cork GAA Chairman, Marc Sheehan said, “We are delighted that Ben has come on board to oversee such an important age group. No doubt, the development of our players is in safe hands.”
