Narrow defeat for Junior B Hurlers in Championship

Castlelyons 1-16: Youghal 2-14

Castlelyons took on Youghal in the quarter final of the East Cork Junior B Hurling championship on Sunday morning last in Dungourney. This was a tough physical match with both sides holding the lead on different occasions but unfortunately we came out on the wrong side of a one point defeat.

Playing with the aid of a strong breeze we started slow and Youghal led after 5 mins on a score of 1-01 to 0-01 with Chris Cotter getting the first point for Castlelyons. Points from Robbie Feeney, Ml Spillane and Timmy McCarthy levelled the match and from here to half time there was never more than one point between the sides. 

Ml Spillane was unerring from frees and we also had the bonus of a long range free that went through the Youghal goalkeepers hand for a Castlelyons goal. J Barry had our last point of the half that left us leading at half time by 1-09 to 1-08.

Youghal with the aid of the breeze in the second half came at us from the start and with a goal and a point in the first 10 mins they went into a 2 point lead. However we defended very well with great performances from Declan Sexton, Shane  Fenton and Seanie Cotter in our half back line we held firm and with points from Robbie Feeney, Ml Spillane, Declan Sexton and Jack Barry there was still only 2 points between the sides as we entered added time.

In those frantic last few minutes we tried our best for a goal but Youghal held out and won on a score of 2-14 to 1-16.  Thanks to all involved, management and players, for a great performance and for your commitment throughout the year.

Team: - David Kenny, Liam Moroney, Mark Murphy, Kevin Kenny, Shane Fenton, Declan Sexton (0-01), Seanie Cotter, Darren Tobin, Timmy McCarthy (0-01), Ronan Fenton , Ml Spillane (1-07f  0-01), Robbie Feeney (0-03  1f), M J Dorgan, Jack Barry (0-02), Chris Cotter (0-01).

Subs Used: - Brian O Donovan,  Paudie O Regan, Declan Varner, Colm O Neill.

Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final Replay v Ballyhea

On Sunday next we take on Ballyhea in Kilworth in the replay of our County Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final. After playing very well for periods during the drawn game our aim will be to try and put in a solid 60 minutes hurling. 

Best of luck to everyone involved, players and management, and there is no reason why we can’t win this replay as we have the players and we have plenty hurling all we need is the belief to go out and finish the job. We need all the support we can get for this one so please come out in your Sunday best and let’s have the SHOUT in Kilworth on Sun 14th @ 3.30 pm.

Fundraising Draw

After a lead in time of 2 months since we launched our fundraising draw the time has arrived for our first draw which takes place on Saturday night 13th September. In this time sellers have been very active around the parish and beyond and the club thanks everyone who supported our draw either through purchasing, selling or providing sponsorship.

The total prize fund is in excess of €2,500 with the two top cash prizes being €500 each. In all there are in excess of fifteen prizes to be raffled.

The success of this ongoing initiative has been has only been made possible by the generosity of the sponsors who have once again come on board and supported us. These sponsors include Murphy Vehicle Repairs, Lagan Group, East Cork Oil, Suit Distributors Cork, Bord Gáis Networks, Fitzgerald Bros, Metrology Systems and Services, The Farrier's Bar, Abbey Tavern, Bertie Murphy Painting Contractor, The Paddocks Bar Ballyduff and The Grand Hotel, Fermoy.  

To date, the response to this fundraising initiative has been exceptional as befits a locally based draw with a prize-fund of this scale.  Any card holders are requested to return all completed cards to any member of the Adult Club on or before this Friday night September 12th.

The initial draw takes place in The Abbey Tavern on Saturday September 13th with the second draw scheduled for The Farrier's Bar on Saturday September 27th.

Well Done

Well done to Castlelyons junior Camogie team who played their County semi final at the weekend but unfortunately lost out to Millstreet in a fine game.

Best Wishes

Best wishes to Ciarán McGann who had a cruciate ligament operation in the past week in Waterford. Everyone wishes you the best and hope the rehab goes well and you will be back playing for championship 2015.

Fixtures

PIH Quarter Final Replay V Ballyhea in Kilworth on Sun 14th @ 3.30 pm