Nuachtlitir Coiste Chontae Chorcaí: Vol. 4 No. 24, Dec. 12th, 2012
Dates for your Diary December 28th: Scór
na nÓg County Finals,
Eire Óg (Ovens), 4pm
January 5th: Tom
Creedon/Tadhg Crowley
Cup Draws, FitzGerald’s
Bookshop, Macroom –
time tbc
January 6th: McGrath
Cup, Cork v CIT, time
and venue tbc
January 29th: County
Board Meeting, 8.30pm
Cork History Book On Sale Now! The new History of
Cork GAA 1987-2011
is now on sale at the
following
locations, retailing at
€15: Liam Ruiséal
Bookshop, Oliver
Plunkett Street, Cork,
Bandon Bookshop &
Carrigaline Bookshop,
and is also available to
purchase from all GAA
clubs, so get your order
in now!
Kildorrery: Munster Champions!! Kildorrery (Cork) 1-11 St. Kieran's (Limerick 0-12)
Congratulations to Kildorrery, who collected Cork's only Munster Club
Championship title of 2012 on Sunday, defeating Limerick Champions, St.
Kieran's in a tight battle.
St. Kieran's got off to the better start, and dominated the first half,
leading by 8 points to 5 and the short whistle, having seen a penalty go
over the bar. However, Kildorrery scored immediately on starting the
second half to narrow the gap, and Peter O'Brien's goal after 48 minutes
proved to be the decisive score, giving Kildorrery a lead which they never
relinquished, running out two-point winners in the end.
Congratulations to all involved!!!
Kildorrery will now play Thomastown (Kilkenny) on the weekend of
January 26/27th, with the final on February 10th.
Kildorrery celebrate their Munster Final Victory. Pic: Evening Echo
County Championship Draws The draws for the 2013 County Senior, Premier Intermediate and
Intermediate Championships were made at County Convention on
Saturday, December 8th at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Full draws can be found on the Cork GAA website, www.gaacork.ie, where
a full report from Convention is also available, including the Runaí’s
report and reports from the various sub-committees.
Munster Council Grants Thirty-three Cork GAA Clubs collected a total of €247,000 in grants from
the Munster Council on Tuesday, December 12th at Páirc Uí Rinn. These
grants are paid to clubs from Munster Championship gate receipts, and
those clubs who had applied for Category 6 Development Grants were
reimbursed to the tune of 15% of the costs of their projects. Clubs can also
apply for purchase grants where new property has been bought, and for
grants to refurbish their dressing rooms.
Munster Chairman, Seán Walsh, presents a cheque to, JJ Walsh, Chairman Ballinscarthy GAA.
Incl. are Denis Nyan, Ballinscarthy, Bob Ryan, County Chairman and Pearse Murphy, Treasurer. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Speaking at the presentation, Munster Council Chairman Seán Walsh
congratulated all the clubs involved on the work that they have done, and
reminded those present that a significant proportion of gate receipts from
Munster Championship games is returned to clubs in this way. He also
thanked everyone for the warm welcome he always received in Cork during
his three-year term as Munster Chairman. For more photos, see
www.gaacork.ie or our Facebook page.
Sean Walsh, Chairman Munster Council, presents a cheque to Christine Jenkinson, Carrigaline
GAA Club Treasurer. Incl. are Diarmuid Gowen, Development Officer; Bob Ryan, County Chairman and Pearse Murphy, Treasurer. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Oifigeach Nua – Gaeilge/Cultúr Comhgháirdeas do
Kieran McGann, who was
elected as Irish/Cultural
Officer at this year’s
County Convention,
replacing Liam Ó
Laochdha, who has
completed his three-year
term. A Clare native,
Kieran McGann has been
involved with his club,
Castlelyons, for many
years, serving as County
Board delegate and
Cultural Officer among
other roles.
Cork GAA App For all you iphone and
ipad users out there, we
have good news!!! You
can now download
the new Cork GAA App
FREE from the App Store
- keep up-to-date with all
Cork GAA news, fixtures
and results on the go!!
Check it out for yourself
at https://itunes.apple.co
m/ie/app/cork-
gaa/id565952576?mt=8
or search for Cork GAA in
the App Store.
The App is currently only
available for iPhone, but
we hope to extend to
Android in due course.
Cork GAA History Book Launch The new “History of Cork GAA 1987-2011” was officially launched on
December 4th by Iar-Uachtarán Chumann Luthchleas Gael, Críostóir Ó
Cuana, to widespread acclaim. A large crowd gathered at Blackrock
Hurling Club for the launch, which was also attended by Lord Mayor, Cllr.
John Buttimer, and Deputy Mayor of Cork County, Cllr. Derry Canty.
The book is a follow-up to the original “Cork GAA History 1886-1986”
compiled by former County Chairman, Jim Cronin, to commemorate the
centenary of the County Board, and outlines the highs and lows of each
year in terms of club championships, inter-county performances and
more, along with some wonderful photographs.
Frank Murphy (County Runaí), Peter Devine (History Committee), Bob Ryan (County
Chairman), Criostoir O'Cuana and Gerard Lane, (History Committee). Picture: Mike English
This new publication was compiled by the Cork GAA History Committee,
comprising Frank Murphy, Gerard Lane, Mick Dolan, Peter Devine,
Brendan Larkin, Jim O’Sullivan, Aubert Twomey, Frank Long, Matt Aherne
and Tommy Lyons, and is now on sale from all GAA clubs and from Liam
Ruiséal Bookshop (Oliver Plunkett St.), Bandon Bookshop and Carrigaline
Bookshop (RRP: €15). An ideal Christmas gift!
Derry Collins (Ballinure), Bryan O'Loughlin (Kanturk) and Sean McCarthy (Seandun) at
Blackrock Hurling Club for the launch of A History of Cork GAA 1987-2011. Picture: Mike English
Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Win
Kinnane Cup Congratulations to
Pobalscoil na Tríonóide
(Youghal), who won the
Munster U16½ B
Hurling Final last Friday,
defeating Doon CBS by
3-8 to 1-8. This is a
first major hurling
trophy for the Youghal
school, which opened in
2006.
The Cups that Cheered A new book by Dónal
McAnallen, charting the
history of the Fitzgibbon
and Sigerson Cups, will
be launched by John
Grainger on Thursday at
UCC. The main focus of
the book is on the
Sigerson Cup and
Fitzgibbon Cup
competitions, from their
inception in 1911 and
1912 respectively to the
present day, but also
covers the famous (or
infamous) social side of
activities, and the
administrative
developments and
controversies that have
been ever-present.
Munster GAA Awards The Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards took place on Saturday,
December 1st at a gala dinner in the Malton Hotel in Killarney, with Cork
collecting a total of five awards. Donncha O’Connor was named Senior
Footballer of the Year, while Dónal Óg Hodnett picked up the U21
Footballer of the Year Award. Bríd Stack collected the Ladies Football
Award, with John Motherway honoured with the Service to Refereeing
award. The prestigious Football Hall of Fame award went to dual legend,
Denis Coughlan. Congratulations to all!
For full list of winners, and more photos, see www.gaacork.ie.
Cork’s Denis Coughlan accepts the Hall of Fame Award from Munster Council Chairman, Seán
Walsh and Bórd Gáis Energy CEO, John Mullins.
Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw Winner Congratulations to John Butler (Ballinhassig), who recently collected the
Skoda Fabia which he won in the November Cork GAA Clubs' Draw.
The December Draw takes place at Sarsfields on December 20th.
Ml O'Donovan, Ballinhassig Draw Co-ordinator presents Skoda Fabia to John Butler. Incl. are
Ray Deasy & John Crowley (Noel Deasy Car Sales), Denis Collins, Pearse Murphy, Trina Gardiner and Helen and Julie Butler. Pic: Mike English.
GAA Season Ticket The GAA Season Ticket
2013 is now on sale and
would make a fantastic
Christmas gift for any
GAA fan!
Priced at just €85, the
Season Ticket comes
with a host of benefits –
for full details, and to
purchase, see
http://www.gaa.ie/ti
ckets-and-
merchandise/tickets/
gaa-season-ticket/
Croke Park Annual
On Sale Now! The GAA Croke Park
Official Annual is now on
the shelves and is as
usual jam packed with
the best writing and
most comprehensive
coverage of the GAA
season from start to
finish, and includes a
look behind the scenes
at Croke Park on match-
day and a unique insight
to the position of GAA
Director General with
Páraic Duffy. The Annual
is available from all
newsagents and
bookshops, costing just
€9.95.
Next Issue The next issue of County Board News will be published on January 15th.
Please forward this newsletter to all your contacts.
Off the Booze and On the Ball! Members of GAA clubs across the county have once again been
challenged to go ‘Off the Booze and On the Ball' in a bid to kick-start their
New Year on a healthy footing and raise some funds in the process.
This fun challenge with a healthy twist invites participants to abstain from
alcohol for the month of January and in doing so seek sponsorship to go
towards their local GAA club. The initiative is being driven by the
Association's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Programme
- a joint initiative with the HSE that aims to reduce the harm caused by
the misuse of alcohol and other substances. Individuals and panel
members can sign up at www.gaa.ie/asap where they will receive a
sponsorship card and an information pack containing details on health,
exercise and diet. Participating clubs are also encouraged to run a health-
related activity in their community on the last weekend of their challenge
such as a charity match or a fun run/walk or cycle. If January does not
suit then your club can participate in the challenge in February - the
online registration page will remain open. One individual can also register
on behalf of an entire panel if they are interested in taking up ‘The Pint
Sized Challenge'. A participating club from each province will be selected
for a special prize which will be awarded in Croke Park in March.
Further information is available from County ASAP Officer, Diarmuid
Gowen ([email protected]) or from the GAA website,
www.gaa.ie/asap.
Pictured at the Cork Launch of “Off the Booze and On the Ball”: Tracey Kennedy, PRO;
Diarmuid Gowen, ASAP & Development Officer; Munster Chairman, Seán Walsh & County Treasurer, Pearse Murphy. Pic: Jim Coughlan.
Nollaig Shona agus Ath-bhliain Faoi Mhaise Daoibh!
We wish all our readers a happy and holy Christmas and a prosperous
New Year, both on and off the field!
The next edition of the newsletter will be published in the New Year.
Club PRO Training Our annual Club PRO
training seminar will take
place at Silver Springs
Moran Hotel on Saturday
February 9th,
commencing at 9.30pm.
Further details on this
will issue to all clubs in
due course, but PROs
are asked to save the
date!
Scór na nÓg ar
TG4! As previously announced
Coiste Náisiúnta Scór in
conjunction with
TG4/Adare Productions
are promoting a Clár Nua
Teilifíse featuring County
Scór na nÓg Finalists
2012/13.
Auditions will be held in
3/4 centres around the
country.
Attendance at these
auditions is voluntary
and is completely
separate from our own
Comórtaisí.
The aim of the series is
to promote our language
and culture, to
highlight/showcase the
talent of our young
members and to
entertain the viewers.
For more information,
including audition dates
etc, feach ar
http://www.gaacork.i
e/taggedNews/20602
1/773/sc%C3%B3r_a
r_t_g4 or contact
irishculturalofficer.cork@
gaa.ie.
Tracey Kennedy County PRO [email protected]