Hurling for Cancer Research is back for 2022

The Hurling for Cancer Research celebrity match returns for its 10th annual game at St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge Co Kildare on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at 6:00pm.

 

As always this year’s event boasts a star-studded line-up including legendary players TJ Reid and Richie Hogan of Kilkenny, Limerick’s Tom and Dan Morrissey, Cork camogie hero Ashling Thompson, Wexford’s Lee Chin and many, many more, with comedy duo The 2 Johnnies also taking to the field.

 

The event, organised annually by leading trainer Jim Bolger and champion jockey Davy Russell, will also feature household names from the wider world of sport and television including presenter Miriam O’Callaghan and Boys in Green legend Paul McGrath

 

By now a firm favourite in the calendar of hurling fanatics across the country, Hurling for Cancer Research has succeeded in raising over €1.1 million to provide hope for better treatments and cures for cancer patients through research, and is always guaranteed to be a great day out for the family.

 

You can do your part to support a worthy cause and see some famous faces clash the ash by purchasing tickets from www.hurlingforcancer.ie [tickets priced €10 for adults; €15 for a family of two adults & three children U15]. If  you are unable to make it on the day you can also make a donation via the same link.

 

For queries please contact Irish Cancer Society Community Fundraiser Emma Hayden: ehayden@irishcancer.ie

 

Thank you for your support!

 

July Rebels Bounty Draw

Rebels’ Bounty Draw for July will take place on Tuesday July 26th.

We are on the move again this month and we will be broadcasting live from Sarsfield GAA complex in Glanmire.

The top prize for July will be €20,000 with second place getting €3,000 and 3rd placed winning €2,000.

Since Rebels’ Bounty has started in Janurary 2021, total of €744,600 has been won by members of draw to date.

 

The event will be broadcasted below

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Páirc Uí Rinn to host 72 clubs in final rounds of U9,U10 & U11 leagues

On Saturday 23rd July, 171 teams representing 72 clubs will descend on Pairc Uí Chaoimh and Pairc ui Rinn for the Final Round of the U9, U10, and U11 Summer League.

The Go Games Summer League is a shortened games program where teams are paired geographically for a series of matches with Modified rules.

In football, a hand pass must be followed by a kick pass and in Hurling, players are only allowed catch the ball from a puck out or free, with lift & strike or ground strike being the most used strokes.

The modified rules are simply a way of challenging players to play the game slightly differently from what they normally would. Another side effect is a leveling off of skill levels, with dominant players being challenged to broaden their skill set.

The action kicks off in both venues at 9 am Saturday morning, with 6 games ongoing at a time with teams in action for 1-hour slots. 180 games in total will take place with approx 1,600 players taking part in the action.

It is the culmination of 3 weeks of activity with blitzes taking place on the last 3 Wednesday nights with up to 28 venues hosting between 4 and 8 teams on a weekly basis.

Clubs will take a small break before the Go Games Program restarts in Mid August. Thanks to all the clubs, mentors, players, and parents for making the Summer League a success for 2022

Cork GAA Statement – Keith Ricken steps down with John Cleary taking over full time

Cork GAA wishes to announce that Cork Senior Football manager Keith Ricken has stepped down from his role due to health reasons. Keith was appointed to the position last October and steered the team during a difficult period with typical energy and enthusiasm. While illness forced him to temporarily depart the role in April, he continued to have a steadying influence, as the team preserved Division 2 League status and put in a number of creditable championship performances in 2022.
Cork GAA Chairman, Marc Sheehan said, “The county owes Keith a considerable debt for his selfless contribution, despite his off-field challenges. Given his record in MTU and at club level, we have no doubt that he will continue to make a sizeable contribution to Gaelic Games in the county. His reputation as a leader of young men will be further enhanced from his time here.”
Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “It is a testament to Keith’s integrity that in the two most recent management roles in Cork, namely U20 from early 2019 and Senior from late 2021, he turned difficult situations around thanks to his sheer force of nature. His ability to build great teams both on and off the field leaves Cork football in a good place, considering the challenges now faced in restoring it to its rightful place. We thank Caroline, Ava and Max for their selfless contribution also.”
At the monthly County Committee meeting for August on Tuesday, 2nd, the County Executive will propose John Cleary of Castlehaven for ratification as Cork Senior Football manager on a three-year term. Selectors will be named in due course.
John has been a serial winner at both club and county level, winning two Senior Counties with Castlehaven as both player (1989, 1994) and selector (2012, 2013). At inter-county level, he won All Ireland Minor (1981), U21 (1984) and Senior (1989, 1990) medals as a player. Having previously served as an U21 selector (2004-2007), winning an All Ireland as coach in 2007 along with Munster titles in each of the four years, he served as Cork U21 manager from 2008 to 2013 winning four further Munster titles (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) and one All Ireland (2009).
Cork GAA Chairman, Marc Sheehan said, “John ‘s pedigree speaks for itself and we are grateful that he is stepping up from the role of coach and interim manager in 2022 to take the manager’s bib on a full-time basis for the next three years. We are certain that he has all the right credentials to lead and further develop the green shoots of recent months.”
Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “John’s graduation to the Senior manager’s role is long overdue and we are glad that his incredible contribution to football in the county is duly recognised. His experience will be vital in developing the successful underage teams of recent years into established competitors at elite level.”

Opening games in Bon Secours Football Championship

The starter’s gun is ready to fire the opening shots in the Bon Secours county football championships this week.

Starting on Thursday and wrapping up on Sunday evening, there will be 26 games played across all four grades, premier senior, senior A, premier intermediate and intermediate A.

Please note that these games are all ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the game from the Cork GAA website. You can buy tickets at the end of this news post or click the link in the menu or visit www.gaacork.ie/tickets

 

Thursday 21st July 2022
Bon Secours Intermediate A Football Championship: St Nicks v Glanworth , at Glenville, 7:30pm ;

Friday 22nd July 2022

Bon Secours Intermediate A Football Championship: Glenville v Kildorrery , at Killavullen, 7:30pm ; Aghabullogue v Dromtarriffe , at Donoughmore, 7:30pm ;

Bon Secours Premier Senior Football Championship: St Finbarrs v Eire Og , at Pairc Ui Rinn, 7:30pm ; Douglas v Valley Rovers , at Ballygarvan, 7:30pm ;

Bon Secours Senior A Football Championship: Beal Athan Ghaorthaidh v Dohenys , at Enniskeane, 7:30pm ; Bishopstown v Fermoy , at Rathcormac, 7:30pm ; Bandon v Kiskeam , at Clondrohid, 7:30pm ;

Bon Secours Premier Intermediate Football Championship: Macroom v Rockchapel , at Mallow, 7:30pm ;

 

Saturday 23rd July 2022

Bon Secours Intermediate A Football Championship: Kilshannig v Ballydesmond , at Kilshannig, 7:00pm ;

Bon Secours Premier Senior Football Championship: Mallow v Ballincollig , at Mourne Abbey, 2:00pm ; Nemo Rangers v Newcestown , at Brinny, 4:00pm ; Carbery Rangers v Carrigaline , at Bandon, 7:00pm ;

Bon Secours Senior A Football Championship: Newmarket v O Donovan Rossa , at Macroom, 4:00pm ; Ilen Rovers v Clyda Rovers , at Kilmurry, 6:30pm ; St Michaels v Knocknagree , at Carrigadrohid, 7:00pm ;

Bon Secours Premier Intermediate Football Championship: Bantry Blues v Aghada , at Ovens, 4:00pm ; Na Piarsaigh v Castletownbere , at Aughaville, 4:00pm ; Kanturk v Naomh Aban , at Millstreet, 4:00pm ;

 

Sunday 24th July 2022

Bon Secours Intermediate A Football Championship: Boherbue v Glanmire , at Glantane, 1:00pm ; Gabriel Rangers v Adrigole , at Kealkil, 7:00pm ; Mitchelstown v Millstreet , at Ballyclough, 7:00pm ; Ballinora v St Finbarrs , at Ballincollig, 7:00pm ;

Bon Secours Premier Senior Football Championship: Clonakilty v Castlehaven , at Rosscarbery, 7:00pm ;

Bon Secours Premier Intermediate Football Championship: Cill na Martra v Nemo Rangers , at Cloughduv, 7:00pm ; St Vincents v Iveleary , at Brinny, 7:00pm ;

 

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