Nemo News. Off Field Activities

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1 Nemo News Nuachtlitir Raonaithe Nemo Vol. 1 Issue3, October 2014 Dates for your Diary Sat 1 st. Nov 2014 Senior Football Div1 Final Pairc Ui 6.15pm versus Carbery Rangers Welcome to the third edition of Nemo Rangers Hurling and Football Club Newsletter. The Newsletter is distributed via . If you are not on the distribution list and wish to be included for future editions please send your address to club P.R.O or leave it at the reception in the club. All contributions and suggestions to the newsletter would be most welcome. Contact P.R.O. at pro.nemorangers.cork@gaa.ie Fri 21 st. Nov 2014 A.G.M Part 1 - Activities 8.00 pm Sharp Club Complex Sun 4 th. Jan 2015 A.G.M Part 2 - Management 3.00 pm Sharp Club Complex Fri 9 th. Jan 2015 Underage A.G.M Club Complex Fri 07th. Nov 2014 Gala Fashion Event Nemo Complex, Trabeg. Sth. Douglas Road 8PM. Wine Reception Tickets on sale in the Bar : 20 Sat 3rd. Jan 2015 U21 County Football Champions Presentation night Off Field Activities Considerable focus over the last few months has been on getting the clubhouse back to full running order following the extensive damage due to a burst water pipe. The bar, reception area, hallways and gear room were flooded but for the immense work done by the staff and numerous volunteers the situation could have been a lot worse. Work is continuing following an extensive drying out period with the aim of getting the facility back to pristine condition in time for the Christmas period. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to date and the likely disruption over the next few weeks. Also over the last few weeks there has been an extensive overhaul of the lighting system and the benefits of this are to be seen within the complex. This project is due to finish shortly. The new Nemo Website is now up and running at

2 On Field Activities The Senior footballers reached the semi final of the county football Championship but were well beaten on the day by Ballincollig on a scoreline of 2-10 to It was disappointing for the players and all those involved having put in such a tremendous effort all year. On the day Ballincollig deserved their victory and we congratulate them on winning the County final for the first time. On the league front Nemo have reached the final following a victory over O Donovan Rossa and are due to play Carbery Rangers in the final on Sat 1 st. Nov at 6.15pm The Intermediate footballers were beaten by Carrigaline on sat 13th Sept in Ballygarvan by the narrowest of margins. The game finished on a scoreline of Nemo 3-5 to Carrigaline's 2-9. Two well taken penalties by Alan Morgan late in the game were not enough to see them through. The league performance was not good and but hopefully 2015 will a major improvement. Our Location GPS Co-ordinates Longitude - 8 deg, 27 min, 16 sec. Latitude - 51 deg, 52 min, 32 sec Sat 1 st. Nov 2014 Senior Football Div1 Final Pairc Ui 6.15pm The Junior A team lost to a very strong Douglas team in the quarter Final of the championship on a scoreline of 1-16 to In the league Nemo finished mid-table recording some notable wins in the course of the competition. The Junior B team lost to Douglas in the championship on a scoreline of 1-11 to The team looks like finishing in the top half of the league with some very good performances during the campaign. The under 21A footballers secured the county championship with a tremendous victory over Ballincollig following a replay. See article below. The Junior A Hurlers were defeated by St Finbarrs in the Sports Turf Solution City Division Junior A Hurling Championship Final. Nemo had a considerable amount of chances on the night but were unable to make the most of the opportunities. The score at the final whistle was St. Finbarrs 3-11 to 2-11 for Nemo. In the league we had mix fortunes through the year but ended up in the top half of the table.

3 Nemo U21A County Champions 2014 U21 Campaign 2014 Kevin Fulignatti being presented with the U21A County Football Championship Trophy A powerful display by mid-field pairing of Jack Horgan and Alan O Donovan paved the way for a tremendous victory over Ballincollig in the U21A County football final replay. Nemo made no mistakes this time, having left Pairc Ui Rinn on the previous week feeling they had left the game behind them after allowing Ballincollig to snatch 2 late goals. Overall this was brilliant team performance with Nemo dominating proceedings from start to finish. Nemo lead at the break on scoreline of 1-07 to Conor Horgan got the goal following great work by Donal O Keeffe. A mini revival by Ballincollig following a goal in the 43 rd minute was quashed by a resilient Nemo. The final score was Nemo 1-12, Ballincollig Well done to all involved, players, selectors and supporters.

4 Nemo Underage Feile Finals Weekend of the 27 th - 29 th June in Galway/Mayo Our Fe 14 footballers won the honour to represent Cork at the Feile Peil Na N Og this year. Galway hosted the event and what a weekend the boys had. First may I express the clubs sincere gratitude to our host club Corofin. They really looked after the boys and made sure it was an enjoyable occasion for all involved. Many thanks Corofin. Nemo were in group B of Division 1 for the qualifier rounds. They started on Friday evening in Pearse Stadium in Galway against local team Claregalway. In a highly entertaining game the boys lost out by 2 points on a score line of 3-06 to But they played really well and the omens were good for the rest of the qualifiers. Later Friday evening they played the Co. Down champions Bredagh. Playing some great football they won by 4-12 to Saturday morning came the crunch qualifier tie against Corofin their hosts! Played in Corofin this proved to a cracking game with the Nemo boys coming out on top 4-11 to This set them up for a quarter final tilt against highly fancied Austin Stacks. It was back to Pearse stadium Saturday afternoon where Nemo put on a great display of attacking football to beat their Kerry rivals 2-08 to The semi-final was played Sunday morning at the Connacht GAA centre. It was a very close affair against Dublin kingpins Ballyboden/St Endas. In a tense finish Nemo ran out narrow winners by 3-05 to The cup final beckoned Sunday afternoon against Naas from Kildare. This is a team Nemo had previously played earlier in the year in the Mick O Brien tournament. That time Nemo won. This time it was Naas s turn. Nemo started well and were 6 points up close to the interval. But Naas grabbed an important goal just before half time. This proved the turning point as Naas dominated the second half. In the end it finished 1-06 to 2-09 for Naas. Nemo were a little unlucky but no complaints as Naas were deserved winners. We congratulate Naas sincerely on their great win and great sportsmanship shown on the day.

5 Fe 12 Stadium Football Blitz July 30 th Don t forget all underage weekly reports can be found on our With Christmas around the corner now is the time to get your Nemo gear. 23 Nemo boys took part in a very enjoyable football blitz in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Wednesday July 30th. They played selections from St Patricks (Limerick), Castlehaven and Glanworth. They equipped themselves very well in all the games. All the players played in each game and the boys really enjoyed playing in the Pairc. At the end they had a Q&A session with Cork senior footballer Eoin Cadogen. Many thanks to Eoin for taking the time to talk to the boys and to show them around the old stadium. They may well be the second last Nemo team to have played football in the old Pairc! Fe 12 Team with Selectors Paul Harrington, Paul Kearney, Paul Barry and Eddie Dillon Don t forget to shop at Nemo.. Easy access, loads of parking and friendly staff

6 Fe 13 B Hurling League Final vs. Watergrasshill Sep 8 th Played in Mayfield this was a thrilling final that certainly matched the previous day s All-Ireland for excitement. Nemo started really well and with goals from Robert Geaney and Patrick Campbell they opened up a decent lead. Watergrasshill were content to take their points and they did score some smashing minors. At half time Nemo led by 4-06 to But the goals dried up for Nemo in the second half and the Nemo boys were mostly fighting a rear guard action. Great display by Colin Twohig in goal saved the day on several occasions. Also Finn Fhlannchadh, David Cotter and David Kenny all played really well as Nemo were under pressure throughout the second half. Only for some break away points by Scott Phillpott who was immense throughout Nemo would have been pegged back completely. With 3 minutes left they found themselves 2 points ahead 3-09 to Up stepped super sub Alan Barry to score a fantastic over the shoulder point to leave Watergrasshill looking for a goal. And they nearly got one only for the heroics of Jack O Brien at center back and Colin Twohig in goal. Eventually with the light fading the whistle sounded and Nemo won. This was Nemo s third year in a row winning the East divisions Fe13 B hurling final and it was a great achievement by the boys. Well done to them and all their mentors for their hard work throughout the year. Nemo Shop Full range of clothing and merchandise available in the shop. Jerseys Jackets Shorts (White/Black) Socks Baseball Cap Gear bag T-Shirts Hoodies Hurling Grip Mouth shield Umbrella Club ties East Cork Board Chariman presenting the Trophy to the Nemo Team

7 Nemo U14 V Rockban Ladies Football and Camogie Nemo U16 Girls County Finalists Nemo's U16 Girls gallant run in the C Count Championship ended in a bravely fought defeat to Kanturk in Mourneabbey recently. Having beaten Clann na Gael (Drimoleague) in the quarter final, a semi-final in Rathpeacon V's Rockban produced a high scoring, exciting draw, 6-12 a piece! The girls rallied in the replay with a suburb performance winning 5-07 to Despite a resolute effort in the final Kanturk came out on top, 4-16 to Unfortunately our captain, Saoirse Noonan missed out on the final as she was representing Ireland in the FAI U17 Woman s European championship (Well done Saoirse!) Next up is the Mid-Cork League final and we wish the girls all the best against Carrigaline Nemo U14 Team Winners

8 1989 All-Ireland Re-Union 1989 was a very memorable year for the Club as we lifted the All Ireland Club on the 17 th. March Captained by Tony Nation and 6 months later on the 17 th. September Cork won the All Ireland Senior Football Captained by Denis Allen. In September of this year a re-union was held in Rochestown Park Hotel where family and friends gathered to reminisce and renew old acquaintances. We were delighted to welcome the gathering back to the Club to continue the celebrations. The Quest for Sam Nemo contingent in 1989 panel Billy Morgan (Manager) Dinny Allen (Captain) Jimmy Kerrigan Some photos of the day. Stephen O Brien Shay Fahy Tony Nation Eoin O Mahony

9 Nemo Golf Classic 2014 Nemo Golf Classic Monkstown GC 15 th August 2014 We would like to thank all those who participated in the very enjoyable Golf Classic held in August. We would especially like to thank all the sponsors for their kind support, it is very much appreciated. The Beginner John Sheehan receiving first prize on behalf of his team from Club President Frank Lee. The Stylist Birthday boy Derry McCarthy s team Stephen Heaphy, Kieran Weldon, Paul Kerrigan The Optimist Ritchie Higgins team Dave French manning the desk. Well Done to the hard working Committee

10 Images of 2014 Did you know Years Ago Nemo won the City and County Minor football Championships. The Captain was Don Heaphy Also that year Nemo won the U21 city and county football. The captain of this team was Derek O Brien This was a tremendous achievement. Ball Boy of the year Aidan Horgan 35 year ago Nemo beat Scotstown of Monaghan in the All Ireland final. This was played in a snow storm. Colm Murphy broke his leg in that game. The score was 2-9 to 1-3 What did the President say to Colm... That year Nemo won the U21 City and County Football Championships. This team was Captained by Sean Martin. Jamesie keeping a close eye on proceedings at the count

11 NOW WE ALL KNOW THE TRUTH. Issue Christmas at Nemo Next Issue Come and join us at the club complex during the Christmas period. As we all know Christmas is a time for families, friends and there is no better place to enjoy yourself than Nemo during the festive season. Book your Parties Now Facilities On Offer Comfortable Bar and Lounge Large Indoor Hall/Pitch Decorated Party Rooms Conference and Meeting Rooms Astro Turf Pitches 4 Grass Pitches Christmas is for the small kids and for the not so small kids Occasions Catered Election Counts Conferences/Exhibitions Birthday Parties Weddings Anniversaries Christenings Barbeques Fundraisers Table Quiz Nights Santa s little helper hard at work Book your Christmas parties now. Contact reception at (021) The next issue of the Nemo News will be published in Feb 15. All contributions welcome. Contact P.R.O at , pro.nemorangers.cork@gaa.ie Charlie Murphy Club P.R.O. pro.nemorangers.cork@gaa.ie

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