Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise Vol 8 Issue 15 Action from the Senior Football Championship V Newcestown on Sunday last Upcoming Fixtures Premier Intermediate Division 2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Aghada Sat 21/04/18 @ 5.00pm in Brinny SE Junior B Football League 2018 Valley Rovers V Kinsale Weds 18/04/18 @ 7.15pm in Brinny SE Junior A Hurling League 2018 Valley Rovers V Ballinhassig Fri 20/04/18 @ 7.15pm in Brinny SE SE Junior A Hurling League Valley Rovers V Kinsale Sun 22/04/18 @ 12.00pm in Kinsale SE Junior B Football League 2018 Valley Rovers V Ballygarvan Mon 23/04/18 @ 7.15pm in Ballygarvan Fe 18 C3 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Douglas 2 Thurs 19/04/18 @ 7.00pm in Douglas Fe 18 P2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Shandrum Fri 20/4/18 @ 7.00pm in Brinny Lotto Results Last Week's Numbers: 14, 17, 29, 31 No Winner of Jackpot 20 Winners: Liz & David Hurley, c/o Downs Centra. Jack, Eoin & Abbey Finn, c/o Downs Centra. Maureen Green, c/o Frank Kearney. Mary O Mahoney, Castlelack. Noreen Hurley, Bandon. Sean Lynch, Ballymurphy North. Pat Kearney, c/o Frank Kearney. Denis Lynch, Crossbarry. Kevin & Catherine Hoban, Crossbarry. Shona Cronin, c/o Johnny s. Next week s lotto at Crossbarry Inn Jackpot 4,250 All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games Page 1 of 8
Juvenile Fixtures Fe 16 C3 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Sarsfields Tues 17/4/18 @ 7.00pm in Riverstown Fe 14 C3 Hurling League Valley Rovers 2 V St Finbarrs Tues 17/04/18 @ 7.00pm in Togher Fe 15 P2 Hurling Championship Valley Rovers V Blarney Weds 18/4/18 @6.45pm in Brinny Fe 14 C3 Hurling League Valley Rovers 2 V Ballincollig 2 Thurs 19/4/18 @ 7.00pm in Brinny Fe 12 Group 2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Aghada Sat 21/4/18 @ 4.00pm in Rostellan Fe 16 P2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Inniscarra Mon 23/04/18 @ 7.00pm in Brinny Fe 13 P1 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Sarsfields Mon 23/04/18 @ 7.00pm in Brinny Senior Football Championship R1 Valley Rovers 3.06 Newcestown 1.09 A remarkable 10 minute stretch mid way through the second half in which Valley Rovers scored 3 goals turned the game on its head and resulted in a 3 point winning margin over our near neighbours Newcestown. Valley Rovers started the game very sluggishly and only an outstanding save by Cormac Desmond prevented a goal in the first minute. After 10 minutes the scores were level at 2 points each with a point each from Kevin Canty and Fiachra Lynch. This was as good as it got in the first half as Newcestown completely dominated the game winning the fifty fifty challenges all over the field. The Rovers were very fortunate to only trail at half time by 6 points to 3, our 3rd point coming in the 25th minute from Fiachra Lynch. Despite making a number of changes at half time, Newcestown remained on top and after 40 minutes led 7 points to 4 points, Jack Walsh scoring Valleys point. Then came the game changing spell. John Cottrell fielding a high ball and scoring a great goal on 42 minutes to level the match. Eoghan Delaney pointed to put Valleys ahead and a minute later Adam Sentini hit a great left footed strike to extend the lead. Another excellent save from Cormac Desmond was followed by a second goal from man of the match John Cottrell. A point by David Lynch looked to have settled the game but a late goal and a point by Newcestown left Valleys with a 3 point lead. This set up a tense finish however Valleys withstood late pressure to seal victory. Congratulation to all the players and to team manager Ger Slyne, coach Mick Murphy and selectors Martin Cronin Tony O'Reilly. They were well pleased with the win and the performance in the last 20 minutes but the first half performance was a concern. Team: Cormac Desmond, Noel O'Donovan, Tim Cummins, Ian Crowley, Tomas O'Brien, David Lynch, Aaron Lyons, Kevin Canty, John Cottrell, William Hurley, Eoghan Delaney, Dara Lordan, Eoin O'Reilly, Fiachra Lynch, Jack Walsh. Subs used: Johnnie Kiely, Adam Sentini, Rory O'Sullivan Scorers: John Cottrell (2.0), Adam Sentini (1.0), Fiachra Lynch (0.2), David Lynch, Jack Walsh, Eoghan Delaney & Kevin Canty (0.1 each) Page 2 of 8
Rehearsals in full swing for the upcoming Strictly Valleys. Please Support! U9 Hurling League The U9 hurling squad played Eire Og in Ovens on a heavy pitch on April 7th in their first outing of the year. Each side had 3 teams and Valley Rovers acquitted themselves well in all matches, winning 5, drawing 2 and losing 2 matches. Next up is Kinsale in football. The Senior Football management team in deep discussion at the championship game U10 Football League Valley Rovers Under 10s took on Bandon in their second football game of the year in Bandon last Saturday morning. Valleys had three teams and did well in all three considering very little has been done on grass because of the weather. The Under 10s are due to play Erin's Own next Saturday in their first hurling outing of the year weather permitting. Well done to the following Valley Rovers panel: Charlie Lynch, Conor McGregor, Conor O'Donovan, Daniel Holland, Daniel Hyde, Daniel O'Donovan, Donnacha Lynch, Eoghan Galgey, Fionn Lucey, Harry Mc Court, Jack Healy, Jack McCarthy (Innishannon), Jack McCarthy (Castelack), Jack O Donoghue, Kyle Burke, Lewis Linehan, Liam O'Donovan, Mark Hurley, Matthew Humphries, Michael Croke, Paul Cremin, Ronan O'Leary, Rory Curtin, Ruadhan McCarthy, Sean O'Riordan, Tomás O'Riordan. U9 Football League The U9 team had a successful outing in Kinsale on Saturday Apr 14th. Following the inclement weather, the match was moved to Kinsale from Brinny but the U9 team played with all the intensity and confidence of a home team. Three teams of 8 took part with Valley Rovers winning six, drawing one and losing two matches in the round-robin matches of 20 minutes each. The improvement is becoming clearer each week among a very dedicated squad. Excellent performances were shown from Patrick Barry, Cathal Murphy, John Hennessy and Eanna Burke who deserved special praise for their hard work on the day. Page 3 of 8
Team: Under 21 B Championship Semi Final Valley Rovers under 21 footballers had a great win over Skibbereen last Saturday evening winning on a score of 2.09 to 2.4. Skibbereen won the toss and played with the strong wind in the first half. Skibbereen started well and were very physical and tenacious in their play. The score was 2 point each after 15 minutes. Valleys back were defending very well and running with the ball into the wind. After 20 minutes Eimear Kiely scored a fine goal to put valleys into a three point lead. Skibb added a point on the 25 minute and scored a goal just before half time to give them a one point lead at the break. Having played against the wind this was a reasonable position to be in however the Skibb girls appeared hungrier for the game than valleys and that was a concern. Immediately after the resumption Skibb scored a goal to give them a 4 point lead. With their backs against the wall Valleys showed great resolve and picked off a few points before Daire Kiely scored the goal that was badly needed. Using the wind to great advantage additional point from Kate Bernard and the Kiely Twins gave Valleys the final victory by 5 points. Getting into County finals doesn t come easy and this group of girls earned that right on Saturday evening as they beat an excellent Skibb Team. Skibb mentors were very gracious in defeat and spoke to the girls after the game saying they fancied their chances coming to Brinny but were beaten by a better team on the night. Valleys now face Araglen Desmonds in the County final on a date yet to be agreed. Well done to all involved! Jane Mulvihill, Carol Cremin, Rachel O Sullivan, Cathy O Dwyer, Niamh Hurley, Katie Lynch, Jennifer Murphy, Kate Wall, Grainne Dart O Flynn, Jennifer O Donovan, Eimear Kiely, Daire Kiely, Danielle Murphy, Kate Bernard, Alison Murphy. Scorers: Eimear Kiely (1-3), Daire Kiely (1-2), Kate Bernard (0-3), Grainne Dart O Flynn (0-1) Subs: Sinead Dart O Flynn, Cathy O Donovan, Laura Lowney, Laura Brew, Amy Allen, Amy Mulcahy, Grace O Reilly Result: Division 2 League Valley Rovers: 2-5(11) Rosscarbery: 4-12(24) Next Division 2 fixture is at home to Glanmire on the 23rd April. Minor C Camogie League Another win for Valley Rovers U18 Camogie team when they took on Bishopstown in the league on Saturday last. It was a great team performance with a final score of 3-5 to 1-7 to the Rovers. Keep it up girls. The Senior team have had to wait another while to kick off their top tier league campaign with the Round 1 fixture against Milford cancelled as Milford have pulled out of the league. The round 2 fixture was to be played against Glen Rovers last Friday but had to be postponed due to both club pitches being closed. So next up are St Finbarr s which will hopefully be fixed for the coming weekend. Registration reminder: Final reminder to all players & mentors to complete their registration as the deadline with Croke Park has now passed. Page 4 of 8
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Valley Rovers History Valley Rovers are in the process of gathering information with the view of recording the History of Gaelic games in the parish in a book. This project is covering all aspects of Gaelic games, be it Hurling Football, Camogie and Ladies Football. Well done to Darragh O Shea & the Cork Minor Footballer's who beat Waterford in the Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Quarter- Final on Wednesday April 11th at Pairc Ui Rinn. Final score: Cork 4-20 Waterford 0-5. We need your Help!! If you have any memorabilia, pictures, old medals, old minute books in your procession, old AGM reports etc or equally important, any historical information we would greatly appreciate if you would share it with us. We have set up an email address valleyrovershistory@gmail.com that you can email any items. Also we will be in Innishannon Hall on Saturday 21 st April from 7 9pm For people to come and bring any interesting items which we can scan & photograph so you can take your items home again. All information is welcome and we will endeavor to include as many items as possible. For more details or any queries please contact John Lynch at 0877617532 or any club officer Please spread the word! U9 Footballers in action in Kinsale last Saturday Page 7 of 8
Valley Rovers Cul Camp for 2018 will run from July 16th to July 20th. All are welcome to this very enjoyable week. Application forms have been distributed through the local schools for return by Friday June 15 th or can be accessed by contacting Ena Coughlan (087 6901063) or Emma Crowley (087 4139852) Keep the dates in your Diary free! Congratulations to John Joe & Eileen O Mahony Dromkeen on winning a 150 voucher for Rochestown Park Hotel in the Cork GAA Clubs Draw. Valley Rovers GAA Contact Valley Rovers Phone 0857038198 Email chairperson.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie secrectary.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie pro.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie Website: www.valleyrovers.com Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this newsletter are correct, however we take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misprints that may occur in this publication from time to time Page 8 of 8