Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise Vol 8 Issue 35 Some of our youngest club members parading at the Family Fun day on Sunday Upcoming Fixtures Senior Football Championship Valley Rovers V Clyda Rovers Sun 09 th Sept @ 2:30pm in Coachford Fe 14 C3 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Midleton Tues 04/09/18 @ 7:00pm in Midleton Fe 18 C3 Football League Valley Rovers V Nemo Rangers Thurs 06/09/18 @ 7:00pm in Trabeg Fe 15 P2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Blackrock Thurs 06/09/18 @ 6:30pm in Church Road Lotto Results Last Week's Numbers: 3, 4, 6, 24 No Jackpot Winner 20 Winners: Josie McCarthy, c/o Johnny's. Eamon Gueran, c/o Brinny Inn. Pat Desmond, Ballinhassig. Joe O Brien, Dromkeen. Fachtna Hayes, c/o The Railway Bar. Jerry O Sullivan, c/o F. Kearney. Martin O Sullivan, Reading. Pat & Bernie O Sullivan, Kilominogue John Cronin, Lissinskey. Lillian Lordon, c/o The Railway Bar. Next week s lotto at Crossbarry Inn Jackpot 2,750 All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games Page 1 of 11
Fixtures continued Fe 15 P2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Carrigtwohill Sat 08/09/18 @ 3:00pm in Brinny Fe 12 Group 2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Shandrum Sat 08/09/18 @ 11:15am in Brinny Fe 18 C3 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Bishopstown Sun 09/09/18 @ 11:00am in Brinny Fe 16 P2 Hurling League Valley Rovers V Fermoy Mon 10/09/18 @ TBC in Brinny Fe13 C3 Football League Valley Rovers V Douglas Tues 11/09/18 @ 6:30pm in Brinny U13 P1 Football League The last week see the Premier 1's welcome Ballincollig to Brinny in Rebel Og football league action. With vital league points up for grabs it was Valley Rovers who took the points in a well deserved win. Fixtures for the coming week: Premier 1 Hurling Monday 3rd September Midleton V Valley Rovers @ 6.45pm in Midleton FE 15 P2 Hurling League Valley Rovers under 15s played Kiltha Og in a hurling league match last Thursday evening in Castlemartyr. Kiltha Og is always a formidable opponent and over the years the under 15s have been involved in hotly contested matches with them. The opening quarter had all the evidence that this game would be no different to previous encounters and this would be a cracking hurling match. However, Valley Rovers through hard work and sheer determination throughout the field, pulled away fast from a 1-4 each score line in the first quarter to leading Kiltha Og at half time by 3-9 to 1-6. The second half saw the Valleys take complete command of the pitch displaying excellent hurling and seamless team work. Valley Rovers on this occasion were too strong and the final score was Valley Rovers 4-18 to Kiltha Og 3-9. The under 15s will play Blackrock this coming week in another league match where a possibility in the league semi-final is at stake. Well done lads! Team: Dylan Huggard, Daniel Hurley, Adam Murphy, Conor Manning, Ben Humphries, Sean Egan, Conor Cremin, Jonathan Kenneally, Jacob O Driscoll, Jonathan Murphy, Conor Callinan, Philip Bernard, Dean O Connor, Ciarán McCarthy, Conor Egan. Subs used: Cathal Brady, Cillian O Brien, Jonathan O Leary and Jason Kelleher. Scorers: Ciarán McCarthy 3-10 (0-8 from frees), Jonathan Kenneally 1-5 (2 65s), Conor Callinan (0-2) and Jason Kelleher( 0-1). Congratulations to Michael McCarthy winner of 2nd prize of 5,000 in the August Cork Gaa Draw. Fe 16 P2 Hurling Championship Result: Valley Rovers 1:8 St Colmans 2:12 Page 2 of 11
Valley Rovers Family Fun Day The juvenile club held their Family Fun day in the Bleach on Sunday last. Unfortunately the weather was not in their favour, however this didn t deter the younger club members from showing off their hurling & football skills & taking the opportunity to give their coaches a good soaking! Following the walk, the under 7 & 8 boys played in a street league, showing great hurling and football skills, after which they received their individual medals from Senior club player John Cottrell. Soak the coach, long puck & target hitting was also going on throughout the event for all age groups. Results of the long puck were: U6 Mason Slyne, U8 Alesha Cronin, U10 Michael Croke, U12 Donnacha O Connell, U14 Jason Kelleher. Well done to everyone who took part in all events & to all those who contributed through sponsorship & volunteered on the day. Page 3 of 11
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Acknowledge from Irish Cancer Society to the Players recent fundraising contribution. Well done all Page 6 of 11
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Junior A Championship Semi-Final Valleys Ladies reach another County Final (Junior A) Valleys Ladies reached another County Final by beating Naomh Aban by 2-10 to 2-04 yesterday at Nemo Rangers. This was an outstanding victory considering both teams were level at 2-04 each at half time. Having played with the wind and rain in the first half Valleys position looked challenging however to keep the opposition scoreless in the second half demonstrates the resolve and determination in this group of women. This report will not give a score by score report on who did what on the pitch as that would not do justice to the collective endeavor and collegiate mentality of all 27 women who togged out. They have trained and performed like true professionals all season and to reach another adult Ladies County final in 2018 is just reward for this. They will be playing Glanmire in the final provisionally fixed for September 23rd. Glanmire are unbeaten all season and the Valleys are well aware of the type of performance that is required. U11 SE Semi final Valleys played near neighbours Ballinhassig in the semi-final of the South East league in Brinny on the 29 th August last. After a fairly evenly matched first half, valleys brought the game to life matching the opposition score for score until pulling away in the end & coming away with a victory on a final scoreline of Valley Rovers 4 2 to Ballinhassig 4 0. A super team performance in a thrilling contest, with the standard of camogie from both sides excellent & the distribution of quality throughout the panel great to see. Valleys will now play Carrigaline in the final on a date to be confirmed. The Valleys LGFA will be asking all members of all Clubs to come out and support us in great numbers on Sunday 23rd. Page 8 of 11
U8 Blitz Valley Rovers Camogie hosted a monster under 8 camogie blitz on Saturday last in Brinny with over 160 girls playing in a very well organised and fun event. Seven clubs (Carrigtwohill, Courceys, Ballinscarthy, Kilbrittian, Kinsale, Sliabh Rua, Enniskeane) were in attendance along with our own teams (Valleys had 3 teams with a total of 33 girls playing), bringing a total of 16 teams partaking & 24 games played. The skills were fantastic to see and it was great to see so many committed girls. The club and parents also fed all the kids and parents afterwards in a great valleys camogie community effort. Well done to the coaches, parents, referees & players in what was a lovely morning for the club. Photos from the event will be posted to the photo gallery on the website shortly, some of which can be seen below: Page 9 of 11
Thank you to everyone who supported the camogie club Fun run last Friday evening. Weather conditions were a little unfavorable but that didn t manage to dampen the participant s enthusiasm & a lovely evening was enjoyed by all. Results & some photos below: Runners Male: 1 st Chris Murphy 2 nd Connor McCrory 3 rd Alan Ryan Under 16 - Male: 1 st Tiernan Ryan Runners Female: 1 st Anne Bamford 2 nd Denise Kiely 3 rd Susan O Sullivan Under 16 - Female: 1 st Niamh Quinn 1 st Camogie player: Cliona Reardon Page 10 of 11
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. 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. The latest edition of the GAA Club Newsletter can be found here for anyone that is interested; http://www.gaa.ie/news/read-the-latest-gaa-clubnewsletter-august-2018/ Also we will be in Innishannon Hall on Re-fixed Date to be Confirmed 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 (Knockroe) at 0877617532 or any club officer 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 11 of 11