The South East Under 10 Football tournament started last Sunday evening. Teams from Ballinhassig, Sliabh Rua and Valley Rovers joined two teams from Carrigaline. Valley Rovers were the strongest team and won all their games. Sliabh Rua, also very strong won all their games except for their match against Valley Rovers. Ballinhassig had some fine players on show and Carriagaline had mixed fortunes with some fine wins and courageous losers. The games were very well supported by parents while referees Sean Ryle and Padraig Cotter did excellent work, despite some controversial decisions.

Carrigaline A were comfortable winners over Ballinhassig and had a very close game with Sliabh Rua who emerged victorious with a final score of 8 to 3.

Carrigaline B also managed a win over Ballinhassig but lost to Sliabh Rua. The Sliabh Rua match was the first game for Carrigaline B and despite a fine display, Sliabh Rua’s physically stronger team saw them emerge victorious.

The Sliabh Rua and Valley Rovers game was a fine game of football. Two well trained and strong teams battled it out to see who would be leaders of the evening tournament. Valley Rovers proved to be the stronger team on the night with a final score of 6 to 3.

The last game of the evening was between the two Carrigaline teams. Carrigaline B emerged victorious with some great displays. Carrigaline A battled to the end and as the games went on showed fine promise. Well done to both teams on an excellent display of commitment and skill.

Please note Training times:-
Football Saturday 4th 11.30 A.M to 12.30 P.M.
Hurling Sunday 5th 11.00 A.M to 12.00 P.M.
The basic level coaching course goes ahead Friday Night 10th June from 7.00 to 10.00 P.M. This has been organised for some of the newer trainers but would also be of great benefit to parents interested in becoming involved in assisting with the weekly training. To book your place, please give name and phone number to any of the Coaches at training.

Carrigaline GAA Summer Camp will take place 4th to 8th July inclusive. This is for ages 6 to 11 ONLY. Application Forms have been distributed through the local schools and will also be available at Training, the Club Shop and SuperValu Notice Board at the weekend.

The Club Shop which is located alongside the Dressing rooms is open Sunday Mornings between 10.45 A.M. & 12.00 P.M.

Contact: Frank Barry (4371188) or Bernard Ahern (4373825) for any further information you may require.

Location:- Carrigaline GAA Club, Crosshaven Road.

City Bord-na-nOg Reports

Fe13 City Hurling
Carrigaline travelled to Mayfield for this Fe13 fixture on a wet evening last Wednesday. It was a well contested game, but Mayfield had the edge throughout and scored the goals that won them the game.

Fe 12 (2) Hurling v Barrs
This was a thrilling game between two very committed teams played at Togher on Friday last. The outcome was in doubt right up to the final minutes when the Barrs scored a decisive goal to clinch victory on the scoreline 3-2 to 2-1.
Best for Carrig in a great team performance were David O Shea, Robert Foster, Conor Gould and Cillian O Mahony. Shane Griffin had an outstanding game at centre-back while his namesake in goal pulled off a string of superb saves and was without doubt man-of-the-match.

Fe 14 Hurling v Na Piarsaigh
On Saturday last Carrig renewed rivalry with Na Piarsaigh at the latter’s venue. This was an outstanding game between two evenly-matched teams. After an absorbing hour’s hurling the sides finished deadlocked at 2-10 each. A goal on the stroke of fulltime by Wayne Bruton gave Carrig a one point lead but Na Piarsaigh rallied once more to equalise from a free in added time. Best for carrig were Michael O Donovan, Oisin Finn and EoinBrennan

South-East Bord-na-nOg Reports

Fe14C South East Hurling
Ballygarvan were the visitors to Carrigaline last Thursday night. Ballygarvan opened the scoring, but Carrig soon responded. The Carrig forwards looked dangerous, Alan. Cooney, Stephen. Caffrey and Conor O Mahony causing their markers plenty of problems. It was all still to play for at half time, as Carrig led by 2-4 to 3 points.
The second half began with Cian O’Flynn getting a long range gaol. At the other end Sean O’Donovan was having an excellent evening in goal, dealing with everything that came his way with great composure. He was ably assisted by a cohesive Carrig back line unit, where Peter Bresnan and Chris Allen stood out conceding only two scores in the second half. Carrig’s superior goal scoring ability ensured a comfortable victory in the end.

CARRIG HURLERS LOSE DESPITE BRAVE CHALLENGE IN OPENING ROUND!
BY NATHAN WALL PRO

INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP V’s MILLFORD:
A magnificent goal by Millford’s Mick O’ Connell, who soloed 40 meters before scoring in the 50th minute, proved the decisive score in this keenly contested opening round game of the Intermediate championship in a rain sodden pitch in Castletownroche last Wednesday night. The game was a repeat of last year’s first round, which Carrigaline won after a replay and while there was never a hint of the antics which marred the drawn game, there was a great edge to the game. On a night totally unsuitable for hurling, Carrigaline got the dream start and playing with great authority particularly in attack, they stormed into a 0-4 0-1 lead after 7 minutes. Millford did create a number of chances in that opening period but a weakness in attack cost them several scores and were playing a lot of ball to Cork minor Eoin Dillon but he was marked closely and superbly by fellow minor Joe Moran who had an excellent game on the night. Carrig were also dependent on their free taker Brendan O’ Driscoll to a large extent and his accuracy saw his side go into the break 0-9 0-7 in front, a poor return for Carrig’s early dominance. Early in the second half both sides for guilty of some dreadful misses and hit 6 wides between them before this keenly contested game saw the opening goal for Millford. A rather silly free was punished by Millford when the Carrig defence failed to clear a long delivery and the Millford corner forward rattled the Carrig net to put them into the lead for the first time and they never lost this lead. Carrigaline threw everything at Millford in the final 10 minutes but failed to get the goal they so dearly needed. As the tension mounted so too did the keenness of the exchanges and amid great excitement Raymond Keohane tied the game with a fine point. However it was to be Millford’s night as they hung on to win by 2 points. Both teams entertained the large crowd with an hour of superb hurling. Carrig were served well on the night by Paul Foster, Joe Moran, Raymond Keohane, Gary Harrington and Nicholas Murphy. Carrigaline now play local rivals Ballygarvan in the back door in a mouth-watering contest on June 15th venue and time TBA. Final score Carrigaline 0-14 Millford 2-10. CARRIGALINE TEAM: E. O’ Sullivan, G. Hoey, J. Murphy, A. O’ Keeffe, J. Moran, P. Foster, G. Harrington, K. O’ Driscoll, M. Cuddihy, R. keohane, N. Murphy, B. O’ Driscoll, S. Corcoran, G. Cooney, B. Irwin. Scorers for Carrigaline: B. O’ Driscoll 0-5 (0-4 frees, 0-1 65), G. Cooney, R. Keohane, N. Murphy, 0-2 each, B. Irwin, S. Corcoran, K O’ Driscoll (65) 0-1 each.
JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP V’s BALLINHASSIG:
On Sunday evening in warm conditions in Shanbally the Carrig Junior hurlers played Ballinhassig in the opening game of the south east championship. Carrigaline were looking for there first championship win in this grade since we got promoted to Intermediate last year and the players were feeling confident. After a blistering start Carrig took an early advantage and were hurling well against a strong wind and things were looking good. But as Carrig were getting into the swing of the game, Ballinhassig scored the 1st of 5 goals that would punish the Carrig team. Carrig kept plucking hard at the Ballinhassig lads but 2 further goals just before half time sunk Carrig’s chances. Half time score Carrigaline 0-8 Ballinhassig 3-8. Early in the second half Carrigaline threw everything at the Ballinhassig defence but failed to get the goals they needed so badly to get back into the match and were punished for every miss. As Carrigaline failed to score it was the opposite at the other end 2 more goals further hardened Carrig’s chances. On the night the team hurled exceptionally well but failed to get the goals they so badly needed and now play Belgooly on Saturday June 4th in the back door, time and venue TBA.
OTHER RESULTS AND NEWS:
In the Non Exam football league, Macroom beat Carrigaline well last Tuesday night and in the hurling league the lads continued their good run by beaten Ballincollig. Last Friday night in Fermoy the Carrigdhoun senior hurlers played Avondhu in the Senior Championship first round and after an hour of standard hurling Avondhu advanced to the next round to face Imokilly. Carrigaline were represented on the night by Kevin O’ Driscoll Jnr, Eoin O’ Sullivan and Nathan Wall.
FIXTURES:
Tuesday 31st May: Junior B football league V’s Kinsale @ 1945 In Carrigaline.
Wednesday 1st June: Intermediate hurling V’s Glen Rovers @ 1945 In Carrigaline
Friday 3rd June: Non Exam hurling V’s Glen Rovers @ 1930 In Carrigaline
Saturday 4th June: JUNIOR ‘A’ Hurling Championship V’s Belgooly- venue and time TBA.

Two games were played in the City Under 12 Hurling League during the past week resulting in two great victories.

Fe 12 HL Glen Rvs. 0-1 Carrigaline (2) 2-2

The scoreline does not reflect the closeness of this game played at the Glen Field on Wednesday last. It was a game eagerly and sportingly contested by two very skilful teams. Best for Carrigaline in a great team performance were Brian Lynch, Robert Foster, Kevin O Connell and Cian Lynch.

Fe 12 HL Carrigaline (2) v Ballincollig

In this game played at Carrigaline on Saturday last the Carrig lads recorded a comprehensive victory. Conor Gould played very well at midfield and ensured a plentiful supply of possession for the forwards who were in great scoring form.
Jamie Depuis led the line well at centre-forward and was ably assisted by Kevin Martin, David O Donovan, and Jason Brady. Even regular full back Cillian O Mahony got in on the act. Moving to full forward he bagged three goals in a great team performance

Application forms for Club Summer Camp (July 4th – 8th) will shortly be available.