Cork GAA Statement- New Senior Hurling Manager

Cork County GAA Executive will propose the appointment of Pat Ryan, Sarsfields, as Cork Senior Hurling manager, for ratification at tomorrow night’s County Committee meeting for July in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
A three-year term will be proposed, with selectors to be named at a later date.
A winner of Munster and All Ireland Senior Hurling medals in 1999, Pat had earlier won Munster and All Ireland U21 medals (1998), as well as a National League medal (1997).

 

Having won two County titles with Sarsfields as a player (2008 & 2010), he managed his home Club to further victories in 2012 and 2014.
Pat has previously served as a Senior selector and coach under Kieran Kingston in 2016 and 2017, respectively, before returning as Cork U20 Hurling manager in 2020 and 2021 when he guided the County to Munster and All Ireland titles in consecutive seasons.
He has also served on various committees over the same period, making a significant contribution to the Club Championship reforms of recent years.
In welcoming the appointment, Cork GAA Chairman, Marc Sheehan said, “We are thrilled to have someone of Pat’s calibre so ready to take up the significant mantle of Cork Senior Hurling manager. Having seen his management and coaching skills with our teams previously, I have no doubt that the development of our players is in safe hands.”
Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “Pat’s appointment will be another clear example of our desire to provide a pathway to managers and coaches through both Club and County systems. His record in both arenas speaks for itself and we look forward to him building on the significant work completed by the outgoing management team in the ongoing pursuit of Liam McCarthy.”

Cork GAA Statement 03/07/22- Kieran Kingston

Cork GAA Statement 03/07/22 -Kieran Kingston
 
Cork GAA officers have been informed by Cork Senior Hurling manager Kieran Kingston that he will not be seeking a further term in the role.
All in Cork GAA wish to sincerely acknowledge Kieran’s years of dedication across a whole range of positions, including the roles of player, selector, coach and of course, manager.
Having initially served as selector (2012-2013) and coach (2014) under Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Kieran was appointed manager for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, before returning in the same role for three further years, from 2020 to 2022.
Over that time, he has been present on the line, as selector and manager in 2013 and 2021, respectively, for Cork’s only two All Ireland Senior Final appearances of the last sixteen years. He also coached and managed the team to Munster success in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
The incredible contribution of Kieran’s backroom team over the past three years is also acknowledged and while the success that all deserved may not have followed, they can hold their heads high, knowing that they served their County well.
Chairman of Cork GAA, Marc Sheehan said, “Kieran’s commitment to his duties as Cork Senior Hurling manager knew no bounds and the time devoted in a voluntary capacity was immeasurable. He carried the role in a dignified manner at all times, fully understanding of the importance of his position. We wish him well in his future endeavours and have no doubt that he will continue to make a significant contribution to Cork Hurling long into the future.”
Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “Looking across the past decade, one has to recognise the indelible mark that Kieran has left on our Senior Hurling team, overseeing what has been a difficult transition at times, with the introduction of a whole wave of young and exciting talent. Indeed, there is no doubt that, given the number of players who made their debuts under Kieran, he departs safe in the knowledge that he has left Cork Hurling in a healthy state. We thank his family, particularly his wife Ellen, for their support also.”
Cork County Executive will now immediately commence the appointment process for the position of Cork Senior Hurling manager.

PLANNING PERMISSION SOUGHT FOR 319 HOMES ON LANDS OWNED BY CORK GAA

Cork County GAA Board has applied for planning permission for a strategic housing development on the northern fringes of Cork city.

Should the application be successful, the site will then be sold to service the debts of Cork GAA. Such a sale is in keeping with the wider One Cork initiative, which is designed to put Cork GAA on a firm financial footing.

The proposed development is located next to the Old Whitechurch Road in Kilbarry and includes 319 homes, a créche and riverside park. The proposed dwellings consist of 85 semi-detached houses, 118 terraced homes, 53 duplex units and 63 apartments. The site extends to 14.80 hectares.

Marc Sheehan, chairman of Cork County GAA Board said, “This parcel of land was bought by Cork County Board in the 1960s to develop playing fields. There was also a hurley factory here which has now ceased trading. There is no further requirement for playing fields in this area and the land has been zoned in recent times for mainly residential. The shortage of housing in Cork and across the country is well documented and this development could provide homes for hundreds of families in a great location.”

The site has the old Whitechurch Road to its west, the Cork North Business Park to the south, the existing GAA grounds of Delaney’s GAA Club to the east with the Glenamought River along the northern boundary.

The breakdown of the proposed dwellings is as follows;

85 no. semi-detached units (comprising 17 no. 4 bed units and 68 no. 3 bed units),
118 no. terraced units (comprising 8 no. 4 bed units, 60 no. 3 bed units and 50 no. 2 bed units),
53 no. duplex units (comprising 30 no. 1 bed units, 21 no. 2 bed units and 2 no. 3 bed units) and
63 no. apartments (comprising 48 no. 2 bed units and 15 no. 1 bed units).
The development also includes the provision of a crèche facility, as well as the provision of a riverside amenity park for the benefit of both the future occupants of the development, as well as those living in the wider area.

Lodging of the planning permission follows productive tripartite engagement involving Cork City Council, Cork GAA and An Bord Pleanala.

Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA added, “This project is a key element of the financial security of Cork GAA and the ongoing stabilisation of our finances. We are hopeful that the process will be successful, and would like to thank Cork City Council for their constructive engagement on what is the best use for the site to meet the ongoing need for housing in Cork.”


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All-Ireland SFC Quarter Final Cork v Dublin Match Report

 

All Ireland SFC Quarter-Final

Dublin 0-21 Cork 0-10

By John O’Shea at Croke Park for www.gaa.ie

Dublin booked a place in the semi final of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship following a comprehensive victory over Cork at Croke Park.

Although Cork ensured this game was competitive initially, the quality and conditioning of Dublin was evident in the closing stages.

In the first half, Dublin looked at times to turn the screw, but Cork very much were holding their own and putting it up to them.

A point by Cormac Costello for Dublin got the scoring up and running in this contest, with Cathail O’Mahony slotting over a great response score for Cork.

Ciaran Kilkenny slotted over a fine effort for Dublin to put them 0-4 to 0-1 ahead in the 15th minute. But Cork responded right away through Brian Hurley’s lovely point.

Indeed Hurley continued to cause the Dublin defence problems and he got another point to reduce the gap between the teams down to one.

Dean Rock converted with a score for Dublin to keep them in control, with Tom Lahiff also successfully converting.

Dublin held the advantage at 0-10 to 0-7 at half time, but Cork were more than a match for them in a competitive opening half.

After the break Dublin pulled clear of a brave Cork effort.

Two Dean Rock frees opened the scoring in the second half and extended the Dublin lead.

In the 50th minute Dublin were in a commanding position with a 0-15 to 0-7 advantage. Brian Fenton put the finishing touches on a well worked move with an impressive point, while Rock continued to showcase accuracy in front of the posts.

John O’Rourke got Cork’s first second half point in the 56th minute, while Lee Gannon added another Dublin point as they continued to remain in firm control.

O’Mahony kicked over a well taken score for the Rebels, while an Aaron Byrne effort for Dublin saw the score at 0-18 to 0-10 heading into the final ten minutes of play, with Ciaran Kilkenny clipping a point over on 67 minutes.

Rock concluded the scoring in this encounter, as Dublin cruised through this All Ireland quarter final clash.

Scorers for Dublin: Dean Rock 0-9 (0-8 f, 0-1 mark), Ciaran Kilkenny 0-3, Brian Fenton, Lee Gannon 0-2 each, Cormac Costello,  Sean Bugler, Paddy Small, Tom Lahiff, Aaron Byrne 0-1 each.

Scorers for Cork: Steven Sherlock 0-3 (0-2 f), Cathal O’Mahony 0-3 (0-1 f, 0-1 mark), Brian Hurley 0-2, Eoghan McSweeney, John O’Rourke 0-1 each.

*Dublin: *Evan Comerford; Eoin Murchan, Michael Fitzsimons, Lee Gannon; John Small, Johnny Cooper, Sean Bugler; Brian Fenton, Tom Lahiff; Niall Scully, Brian Howard, Ciaran Kilkenny; Cormac Costello, Dean Rock, Paddy Small.

*Subs:  *Lorcan O’Dell for Bugler (52) Cian Murphy for Cooper (55), Aaron Byrne for Small (60), Eoghan O’Connell for Murchan (67), David Byrne for Small (69).

Cork: Micheál Aodh Martin; Sean Powter, Maurice Shanley, Kevin O’Donovan; John Cooper, Rory Maguire, Mattie Taylor; Ian Maguire, Colm O’Callaghan; Daniel Dineen, Eoghan McSweeney, John O’Rourke; Stephen Sherlock, Brian Hurley, Cathail O’Mahony.

Subs: Sean  Meehan for Ring (48), Daniel Dineen  for McSweeney (48), Brian Hayes for Sherlock (54, inj), Cian Kiely (Ballincollig) for Cooper (55), Blake Murphy (St Vincent’s) for O’Callaghan (69).

Referee: Sean Hurson(Tyrone).