Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise Vol 4 Issue 49 T.J Deasy collects cheque on behalf of Valley Rovers for coming runner up in the Division 2 league Upcoming Events Valley Rovers Juvenile AGM Friday 12 th December In Knockavilla Hall At 7:30pm Please make every effort to attend Refreshments served afterwards Lotto Results Sunday 07 th /Dec/2014 Numbers Drawn 13, 20, 22 & 26. No winner of the Jackpot of 11,000 20 winners: Catherine Shiels c/o P.J. Shiels. Margaret Lehane, Kilpatrick. Caroline O Riordan, Ahiohill. Gerard Hurley, Crowhill. Mary B. Herlihy c/o P.J. Shiels. Thomas O Mahony, c/o Brinny Inn. Harry, Ellie & Kate Donegan, Ahiohill. Norma Buckley, c/o Brinny Inn. Laurence Murphy, c/o Viaduct. Noel O Donovan, c/o Barretts. Next Week s Draw in Barretts Bar Jackpot 11,120 Be in to win All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games Page 1 of 6
Valleys Rovers Juvenile Club 2014 2014 has been a good year for the Valley Rovers Juvenile club. This year we continued the academy section of the club which accommodated up to 50, 5-6 year old boys and girls, which was very successful. We would like to thank Giggles Crèche Crossbarry for their continued sponsorship of the academy program. The u7 s organised a number of challenge games/blitzes throughout the year and competed very well in these. They are still honing their skills with a number of indoor sessions currently in the hall in Scoil Eoin. The u8/9 and U10 s competed in the Rebel Og monster blitzes throughout the summer and these proved to be a huge success. The u9/10 s are also currently indoors at the moment with some basketball training which we are using to enhance their handling and also getting used to special awareness through a different sport. This is proving a huge success. Ciaran O Sullivan from UCC Demons is taking this training. The u11 and U12 s played in the Rebel Og leagues and showed huge improvement over the course of the year, the u12 s qualifying for the football semi-final. The U11 s also qualified for the knockout section in Pairc Ui Rinn of the John Kerins tournament. The U13 s finished in the top six in their hurling league and top 4 in the football league also qualifying for the play off sections in both hurling and football. Congratulations to Brian Hoey (hurling) and Darragh O Shea (football) who represented Scoil Mhaoiliosa Knockavilla in the half time Primary games during the Munster championship. The U14 s played Premier 1 in both hurling and football losing to a strong Nemo team in football and also ran eventual finalists Midleton to 3 points in the hurling championship. We hosted the inaugural Jake O Donoghue Cup this year. Carrigaline and Sam Maguires came to Brinny to participate in this. Valleys emerged victorious on the day and Ann O Donoghue presented valleys captain Kieran Rice with the cup. Also on hand was Jimmy Barry Murphy to present medals to all participating teams. Congratulations to Charlie Lyons who was involved with the Cork U14 football squad this year. The U15 s played in the Premier 2 hurling championship this year after winning county titles in the last two years. The step up from A to Premier 2 was the difference as they lost to a strong Inniscarra team who went on to win the county. The U16 s met a good Macroom side in the East A football final and lost on a score line of 1-9 to 1-5. Following this they defeated Buttevant in the county Semi-final and got revenge on Macroom by winning the A County title. This was a tremendous win after losing a number of players through injury before the final. Just goes to show if you have a strong panel goals can be achieved. Congratulations to William Hurley who was involved with the Cork u16 hurling squad this year. The minors entered two teams this year competing in Premier 1 and East B in football and hurling. The P1 footballers qualified for the semi-final where they were beaten by county champions Carrigaline. The hurlers also qualified for the semi-final where they lost to Killeagh Itas, a game they could have won on the night.. The second minor hurling team lost to Grenagh and the football team lost to Aghinagh. The P1 team also qualified for the league semi-final but also lost to Killeagh Itas. In all we had 36 minor players playing championship this year. Congratulations to Chris O Leary who was involved with the Cork u17 hurling squad this year. We would like to thank Barry O Sullivan Centra Innishannon and Tim O Sullivan Clash Awards who continued their sponsorship of our parish leagues for u7/8 s again this year. On a glorious Sunday in September we had our annual sponsored walk along the Riverside walk in the bleach and also incorporated a fun day this year. This proved to be a huge success and a great day was had by all. Page 2 of 6
Hopefully a number of old washing machines in houses around the parish are being put to good use since then. The officers of the juvenile club would like to thank all parents who have transported kids to and from games throughout the year. Also to ALL mentors who give up their time week in week out without whom we could not run this very successful club. We are catering for close on 300 children and without the parents and mentors co-operation this would not be possible. Finally Juvenile club would like to thank the adult club for their cooperation throughout the year. To Valley Rovers PRO, for his outstanding contribution and coverage of the underage club in the bulletins, newsletter and social media. And finally a big thank you to Con Murphy who has accommodated all Juvenile teams throughout the year and always had the pitches in superb condition. Looking forward to another good year in 2015. Valley Rovers Juvenile Club will be host their annual Poc Fada St Stephens Day at 12 Noon starting at Barry O'Sullivan's Shop AGM Report Valley Rovers held a very successful AGM in the Dressing Rooms in Brinny last Friday night. On the night Valley Rovers elected a new President in Jim O'Mahony for the next three years. Jim has been a Trojan worker for Valleys throughout the years and was our longest serving Vice President. Valley Rovers also elected a new Chairperson in Johnny Crowley. Johnny becomes the first Rovers chairperson whose father was also the Rovers Chairperson in the past. In another first! Marion Delaney became our first female Vice Chairperson. Marion has been a tireless worker for the Rovers and no doubt will relish her new role. We wish both Johnny & Marion the very best for the year ahead. Another change at the top table sees John Lynch (Farnahoe) take over the secretary duties from Eoghan Delaney. This is John s second stint in the Secretaries position and again we wish him well for the coming year. We also thank Eoghan for his time as Secretary and have no doubt that he will return to the position again in the future Thank you to all the outgoing officer, selectors and members for their efforts in the very successful year that was 2014 and the very best of luck to all involved for 2015. Any member who'd a like a copy of Secretary &/or treasurer report from AGM, contact An Runaí or PRO with your preference for a hard or electronic copy Below is a list of everyone elected at the meeting tonight. President: Jim O'Mahony Vice-Presidents: Fr. J Kingston, Sean Ward, Johnny Kiely, Dave McCarthy, Tony McCarthy, Gus O'Donovan, Hughie O'Donovan, PJ Shiels, Cornelius O'Donovan, Fr Finbarr Crowley, Con Murphy & Frank Kearney, Denis O Riordan & Agnes Crowley Page 3 of 6
Officers Elected Cathaoirleach / Chairperson Johnny Crowley Vice Chairperson Marion Delaney Runaí John Lynch (F) Cisteoir / Treasurer Paul Cronin Runaí Cunta Aidan McCarthy Fixtures Secretary John Lynch (F) Insurance Secretary Brian Fenton Assistant / Treasurer Ted O'Donovan PRO John Lynch (K) Assistant PRO Mary Crowley Registrar Con Murphy Health & Safety Oficer Ger Slyne Jersey Co ordinator Frank Kearney Schools Liaison Officer: Gerard O'Sullivan Press Officer: John Newman Co. Board Delegates: Denis O'Riordan and Donal McCarthy Proxy Mick lynch South East Board Delegates: Denis O'Donovan and Joe O'Sullivan Grounds Coordinator: Con Murphy Cultural and Irish Officer: Carol Lehane Purchasing Officer Paul Childrens Officer Denis Kiely Alcohol & Substance Abuse Claire O Shea Selectors Senior Football: Ger Slyne (Manager), TJ Deasy, Martin Cronin & Sean Murphy Junior Football: Paul Cronin (Manager), Paul Farrell & Noel O Leary Junior B Football: Paul Farrell, Arthur O Leary, Eamonn McCarthy, Noel O Leary and Paul Cronin. U21 Football A & B: Donal McCarthy (Manager), Barry Casey (Coach), Paul Cronin & Paul Farrell Premier Intermediate Hurling : Joe Crowley (Manager), Micheal Guinane, John O'Donovan (Barna), Junior Hurling: John Lynch (Farnahoe) (Manager), Finbarr Coleman & Sean O Sullivan Junior B Hurling: Denis Kiely & Selectors to be announced U21 A Hurling: Marie O Riordan (Manager), Jeremy Hurley, Kevin Canty, Noel O'Donovan, Finbarr Coleman U21 B Hurling Denis Kiely & Selectors to be announced 2015 Committees Executive Committee Chairperson Johnny Crowley Vice Chairperson: Marion Delaney Secretary : John Lynch Farnahoe Ass Secretary Aidan McCarthy Treasurer : Paul Cronin Asst Treasurer: Ted O'Donovan PRO : John Lynch (K) Registrar : Con Murphy Insurance Secretary: Brian Fenton Schools Liaison Officer: Gerard O Sullivan Development Rep Adrian McEntee Camogie Rep: Mary Crowley Juvenile Rep : Paul Hoey Alcohol & Subatance Abuse Claire O Shea Childrens Officer Denis Kiely Health & Safety Oficer Ger Slyne Ladies Football Rep : Ted O'Donovan County Board Delegates : Denis O Riordan & Donal McCarthy South East Board Delegates : Denis O Donovan & Joe O Sullivan Jersey Co-Ordinator : Frank Kearney Lotto Committee Rep: Seamus McCarthy Hurling Over 21 Player : Finbarr Coleman Football Player Over 21: Eoghan Delaney Hurling Player U21: Vacant Football U 21 Player : Vacant Development Committee Adrian McEntee (Chairman), Johnny Crowley, Peter Fehily & Paul Cronin Lotto Committee: Veronica Kelleher, Marie O'Sullivan, Marian Delaney, Maureen Canty, Mary Buglar, Paudie Palmer, John Lynch (K), TJ Deasy, Diarmuid O'Shea, Billy O'Sullivan, Seamus McCarthy, PJ Shiels, Denis O'Riordan. Paul Cronin, Mary Crowley, Brian Fenton. Discipline Committee Johnny Crowley, Paul Hoey, Denis Kiely, Claire O'Shea & John Lynch (K) Page 4 of 6
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a Valley Rovers will hold their Annual Sport Prediction league Prize giving in Johnny Crowley Bar at 9pm on Saturday 13 th December. Our winners are 1 st Place of 1000 to Darran O'Brien on 110 points sold by Ian Taheny 2 nd place of 500 to Kevin Murphy on 108 points Sold by Martin Cronin Joint 3rd & 4th on 105 points Noel Montgomery sold by Tim O'Sullivan & Liam Ring 200 each 5 th place John Burke who collects 100 As always Food will be served on the night Also on the night we will be remembering the Valley Rovers team that captured the South East Centenary Hurling Cup on the 23 rd December 1984. This was a major coup for Valleys at the time as they had not won a junior South East title since 1968. Indeed in 1984 they were defeated in the first round of the South East (no back door then) and on the way to the title Valleys defeated Intermediate side Tracton, South East Champions Kinsale, Carrigaline and Intermediate League Champions Ballinhassig in the Final after extra time. Many believe this victory was the spark which started of a hugely successful period for Valley Rovers in both Hurling and Football. Please find attached to the accompanying email Match report from the Southern Star in 1984 and a Team photo. These can also be found HERE All are welcome to attend what promises to be a good night Replicate Valley Rovers Juvenile gear previously ordered can be collected m on Saturday night the 20 th December in Innishannon Parish Hall from 7-9pm. No gear will be available from the supplier before this date 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 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 Page 6 of 6