Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise Vol 7 Issue 08 Date: 27.02.2017 CHAMPIONS!!! VALLEY ROVERS U13 CAMOGIE TEAM PICTURED AT THE LADIES FOOTBALL & CAMOGIE MEDAL PRESENTATION AND SOCIAL NIGHT (Picture Donie Hurley) Upcoming Fixtures Round 1 Division 2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V s Tracton Sunday 05/03/17 at 12.00 in Minane Bridge U16 Premier 2 Football League Valley Rovers V s Castlehaven Friday 03/03/17 @ 19.30 in Castlehaven U14 Premier 2 Football League Valley Rovers V Eire Og Saturday 04/03/17 @ 15.30 in Brinny U12 Premier 1 Football League Valley Rovers V s Glenville Saturday 04/03/17 @ 15.00 in Glenville Lotto Results Sunday 26 th /Feb/2017 Numbers Drawn: 11 17 23 29 No winner of the Jackpot of 5,300 20 winners: Nicola White c/o O Sullivans Centra Katie Coleman c/o Johnnys James Buglar c/o Brinny Inn Jerry Healy c/o Crossroads Bar Peter Farrell c/o Johnnys Ned Walsh c/o Crossroads Bar M & C Duggan c/o Brinny Inn Gary Cremin, Russell Hill John Shiels c/o Twohigs Bar Chris O Donovan, Briar Hill Next Week s Draw in: Brinny Inn All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games Jackpot 5,450 Be in to win Page 1 of 6
ROUND 3 KELLEHER SHIELD DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Valley Rovers senior footballers took on Mallow in round 3 of the Kelleher Shield Division 1 Football league in Mallow on Sunday morning. Playing against the wind Valleys made the better start and were 3-03 to 0-02 up after 15 minutes. The Valleys goals coming from Darragh Lordan and John Cottrell (2). In the second quarter Mallow came more into the game and outscored Valleys 1-03 to 0-01. It left the half time score Valley Rovers 3-04 Mallow 1-05. Mallow made the better start to the second half and by the three quarter mark had reduced Valleys lead to two points. In the last 15 minutes Valleys outscored Mallow four points to two to leave the full time score Valley Rovers 3-08 Mallow 1-10. Team: Danny O'Sullivan Donal O'Brien David Lynch Joe Lynch Darragh Lordan Gary Farrell Noel O'Donovan Kevin Canty Darragh Murphy Jack Murphy Jack Walsh Eoin O'Reilly John Cottrell Billy Crowley Fiachra Lynch Subs: Eoghan Delaney, Darragh Looney, Tomas O'Brien, Adam Settini, Pa Hurley, Ian Crowley, Tadhg O'Brien. round of the Munster football championship. She played midfield scoring a point in a starring role for the Cork outfit. Niamh Hurley and Jane Mulvihill turned out for the Cork U16 team also on Saturday in a friendly game against Galway in Kildorrery. Eimear and Daire Kiely both came on for the Cork minor team in their victory over Mayo in a friendly game played in Limerick. Well done to all 5 Ladies!!!!!!! LADIES FOOTBALL & CAMOGIE REGISTRATION NIGHT Ladies Football & Camogie joint registration Tuesday 28 th of February in Knockavilla Hall between 7-9pm LADIES FOOTBALL & CAMOGIE SOCIAL NIGHT VALLEY ROVERS LADIES FOOTBALLERS REPERSENT CORK Valley Rovers were well represented last weekend in the colours of Cork. Laoise Collins played with the Cork U14 team losing 2-04 to 0-05, to Tipperary in the first On Friday Feb 17th the Ladies Football & Camogie clubs held their annual celebration. We had an excellent crowd and an excellent evening. We had a number of teams getting medals on the night, the Football U12 & U18 teams for West Cork finals and the U13 Football & Camogie teams for winning their respective competitions in their divisions. Well done to all the girls on their achievements in 2016. Page 2 of 6
We had a very special guest presenting the medals on the night in Brid Stack, who gave of her time very generously afterwards talking to the girls and having her photo taken with each girl as well. This was very much appreciated. The Camogie club had a very successful year last with their Senior B team reaching the County Final only to come up short versus Mallow. The club continues to grow and get stronger each year. The Ladies Football club is also getting stronger and the numbers continued to grow in 2016 bringing with it greater expectations to look after these girls. This was recognised and a great body of work commenced within the club to try to recruit and retain the girls playing our games. all have as much fun through participation as we had last year. VALLEY ROVERS GEAR (CONTACT DETAILS) The two clubs continue to work collaboratively to ensure that the girls playing both games can maximise the benefit of playing each. We have also worked very well together fundraising particularly with the very successful Golden Goal competition again in 2016. As the winning ticket did not claim the prize the winnings of 500 was presented, as stated by the competition rules, to the Irish Cancer Society. Both clubs also worked closely with the adult and juvenile clubs again in 2016 to raise the necessary funds for the clubs development plan both in the Bleach and in Brinny. This is certainly a great collaboration and we will continue to work together as one into 2017. We wish all 4 clubs the very best for 2017 and that we Sinead Cronin has taken over ordering of Valley Rovers club gear, these are her contact details: Ring or Text Sinead @ 087-9638087 or email: gear.valleyrovers@gmail.com Sinead will be taking orders on the juvenile registration night on the 16th Feb and will have some stock available on the night. Page 3 of 6
SEASON START FOR U12 s The competitive season starts for the u-12's this Saturday the 4th March in the Rebel og central P1 football league game away to Glenvile. This will be a tough test for the lads, who have been training really well since their return in late January, they showed great promise in both hurling and football challenge games away to Carrigaline. With this group involved in both Premier 1 and C3 league's this year and with a number of tournaments planned, a big commitment will be required from players, parents and mentors. Best of luck to the lads. Gaelic4Teens Members of the Valley Rovers club in attendance at the LGFA organised Gaelic4Teens programme, which is being run over another 3 days in Dublin, organised by the LGFA. Saturday Feb 25th was the first day with April 1st & April 18th the next two days. It's purpose is to promote the ladies game and how our club can retain & recruit girls between the ages of 15-18. We will be putting into practice learning's from the programme and the next 2 days to try to achieve the aim. In the attached photo 4 Ladies Football coaches, John Hurley (U16 team), Denis Kiely & John O'Donovan (U18 team) and John Murphy (coordinator), who attended on Saturday and a big thank you to them for committing their time to this cause. Also included are William Harmon - LGFA Development coach, Paula Prunty - (National Development Officer) & Cliodhna O'Connor (ex Dublin goalkeeper) & Gaelic4Teens Ambassador. VALLEY ROVERS 2017 SPORTS PREDICTION FANTASY LEAGUE Valley Rovers Sports Prediction Fantasy League for 2017 closing date is just over one week away. Get your thinking caps on and let s see who knows their sport. Any Sellers yet to collect their forms, please collect from Johnny Crowley ASAP. Anyone that would like their tickets by email, just email pro.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ie and we will facilitate you. Below is attached the selections for 2017 to allow you some time to decide your selections for the coming year. Note this is not a ticket, its for information purposes only. Last years competition was very successful and we would hope you will support this fundraiser again this year and we're sure it will be as enjoyable as last year.if you have any queries or need further information please do not hesitate in contacting me or any officer of the club. Thanks Again for your support and Best of Luck to all entrants!!! Page 4 of 6
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STRICTLY VALLEYS. Change of venue for ticket sales. As announced last week there will be a second night of Strictly Valleys. This event will be held in The Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig on Friday April 7th 2017. Tickets 25 each and will be going on sale on Wednesday March 8th from 7 to 9pm in KNOCKAVILLA HALL. Picture Donie Hurley. Follow their progress on Twitter @strictlyvalleys or on facebook www.facebook.com/strictlyvalleys/ VALLEY ROVERS CUL CAMP 2017 Some more of our couples for the big night. Valley Rovers Summer Camp 2017 will take place from July 24th till July 28 th. Valley Rovers GAA Picture Donie Hurley. 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 6 of 6