Cork GAA make presentation to Colm Lyons and his officials

Pictured are Johnny Barry (Umpire), Ciarán Hanley (Umpire), Niall Barrett (Referee Administrator), Colm Lyons (Referee), Denis Calnan (Cork GAA Finance Manager)

 

Cork GAA have made a presentation of gear bags to Colm Lyons (Nemo Rangers) and his umpires Ciarán Hanley (Brian Dillons), Johnny Barry (Ballinure), Philip Mackey (Nemo Rangers), and Finian Mullane (Nemo Rangers) for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final this weekend.

Colm Lyons will take charge of the All-Ireland Senior final between Kilkenny and Limerick this Sunday, July 17th in what will be Colm’s first Senior Final.

A member of the Nemo Rangers club in Cork, Colm has also refereed the All-Ireland Minor Final in 2012, Allianz Hurling League Final in 2017, Leinster Hurling Final in 2017, and the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Finals in 2018 and 2020.

In this year’s Hurling Championship, Colm has refereed Galway v Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship, two Munster championship games between Clare v Limerick and an All-Ireland Quarter Final between Wexford v Clare. He also refereed Allianz League matches featuring Waterford v Tipperary and Clare v Wexford.

His umpires on the day will be Ciarán Hanley (Brian Dillons), Johnny Barry (Ballinure), Philip Mackey and Finian Mullane (Nemo Rangers).

Galway’s Liam Gordon will be the standby referee. The other linesman is Paud O’Dwyer (Carlow) and the Sideline Official will be Michael Kennedy (Tipperary).

Cork GAA wish Colm Lyons and his umpires the best of luck on Sunday.

 

Pictured: Niall Barrett (Referee Administrator), Colm Lyons (Referee, Nemo Rangers)

Colm Lyons to referee All-Ireland SHC Final

The GAA has announced the referees and match officials for the 2022 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Final on Sunday, July 17th with Colm Lyons confirmed as the referee for the decider.

Lyons will take charge of the All-Ireland Senior final between Kilkenny and Limerick in what will be Colm’s first Senior Final.

A member of the Nemo Rangers club in Cork, Colm has also refereed the All-Ireland Minor Final in 2012, Allianz Hurling League Final in 2017, Leinster Hurling Final in 2017, and the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Finals in 2018 and 2020.

In this year’s Hurling Championship, Colm has refereed Galway v Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship, two Munster championship games between Clare v Limerick and an All-Ireland Quarter Final between Wexford v Clare. He also refereed Allianz League matches featuring Waterford v Tipperary and Clare v Wexford.

His umpires on the day will be Ciarán Hanley (Brian Dillons), Johnny Barry (Ballinure), Philip Mackey and Finian Mullane (Nemo Rangers).

Galway’s Liam Gordon will be the standby referee. The other linesman is Paud O’Dwyer (Carlow) and the Sideline Official will be Michael Kennedy (Tipperary).

 

Sunday, July 17th

GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Cill Chainnigh v Luimneach  (RTÉ/SKY Sports)

Venue, Date & Time: Páirc an Chrócaigh, Sunday 17th July, 15.30

Referee: Colm Lyons (Corcaigh)
Stand By: Liam Gordon (Gaillimh)
Linesman: Paud O Dwyer (Ceatharlach)
Sideline: Michael Kennedy (Tiobraid Árann)
Umpires: Ciarán Hanley, Johnny Barry, Philip Mackey, and Finian Mullane.

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.”