Dates for your Nuachtlitir Coiste Chontae Chorcaí: Vol. 4 No. 18, Sept. 18th 2012 Diary September 19th: The Gathering 2013 Championships Progress! Community Meeting, The County Championships are progressing rapidly towards their final 7pm @ Midleton Park stages, and the weekend action resulted in the pairing of 2010 September 20th: Champions Sars and first-timers Bishopstown in the Senior Launch of GAA Championship Final, which will be played on Sunday, October 7th at Páirc Clubs’ Draw 2012/13, Uí Chaoimh. St. Finbarr’s, 8.30pm They will be joined on the day by Ballinhassig and Bandon in the Premier The Gathering 2013 Intermediate Final. Over the next few weeks. watch out for details of Community Meeting, special promotional admission offers for the County Finals – details will be 7pm @ Springfort Hall posted on the Cork GAA website, www.gaacork.ie, in due course. September 24th: The Gathering 2013 Community Meeting, 7pm @ City Hall, Cork

Board to Appoint Administrator Cork County Board has announced plans to appoint a new Administrator, with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Board, while Frank Murphy will remain on in the role of Runaí for a further three years with specific Miah Moynihan, John Kelly, Diarmuid Kirwan, Thomas Murray and Colm Lyons ahead of responsibilities including what was a first County SHC Semi-Final for both Bishopstown and Ballymartle. the redevelopment of Pic: Denis O’Flynn Páirc Uí Chaoimh. As always, full details of remaining County Championship fixtures can For full details, see also be found on the website. www.gaacork.ie. Nothing beats being there!!

Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw Launch The launch of the 2012/13 Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw takes place on Thursday night, October 20th at 8.30pm. For full details of this vital club fundraiser, including the 2012/13 brochure detailing a fantastic array of prizes, see www.gaacork.ie. You can join the draw for just €10 per month, and remember – if you’re not in, you can’t win!

Communications Award for Blackrock! Coaching Cork GAA is pleased to announce that Blackrock Hurling Club is the winner of the July/August Cork GAA Communications Award Conference powered by Compu b, in association with Silver Springs Moran Coiste Oiliúna Chorcaí Hotel. The award, an Apple ipad, was presented at a recent function in will host a Coaching Conference on Saturday, their honour at Silver Springs. Read all about Blackrock’s communications rd strategy at http://url.ie/fwu5. For more photos from the event, see November 3 at Oriel www.gaacork.ie. House, Ballincollig from 10am to 1pm. For full details, and to apply, see www.gaacork.ie.

Sam Maguire Remembered On the Sunday before the All-Ireland Senior Football Final, Doheny's GAA Club held their annual commemoration of the late , native of Dunmanway. The event took the form of a service at the local Church of Ireland, St. Ger Manley, Compu b Country Manager, presents the award to Blackrock PRO, Roger Ryan, Mary's, followed by the Also included are Gerard Lane, County Vice-Chairman; Norina O’Callaghan, Sales & Marketing laying of a wreath at Manager, Silver Springs Moran Hotel, and Tracey Kennedy, County PRO. Pic: Mike English Sam Maguire's grave in Nominations for the September/October award are now invited from clubs, the churchyard by individuals, community groups, or anyone who feels that their local GAA County PRO Tracey club deserves to win this award. Submissions should be emailed to Kennedy. As a man who [email protected], and will then be passed on to the judging panel for played key roles both in consideration. the GAA and in the The closing date for receipt of nominations is October 15th, and for full foundation of the State, details, see www.gaacork.ie. such a commemoration is vital to ensure that his memory lives on not just in the cup named in his honour, but in the community where he was born and died. For more information on Sam Maguire, see www.dohenygaa.com.

The Blackrock contingent at the Award Presentation, including Ger Manley, Compu b Country Manager, and Frank Murphy, County Runaí. Pic: Mike English.

The Gathering Mary O’Connor Honoured by UCC Congratulations to Cork's twelve-time All-Ireland winner, Mary Ireland 2013 O'Connor, who was recently conferred with an honorary Doctorate at The Gathering Ireland UCC in recognition of her achievements. From Killeagh, Mary has won 2013, supported by the seven and five Ladies Football All-Ireland titles, as well as a GAA, was launched at variety of club honours, and is currently acting CEO of the Camogie Croke Park before the Association. All-Ireland Hurling Final. A series of Community Meetings is currently ongoing around Cork with remaining dates as follows: East & South on Wed. 19th @ Midleton Park Hotel. North on Thur. 20th @ Springfort Hall. City and surroundings on Mon. 24th @ City Hall. Meetings run from 7- 9pm. For more information on The Gathering, visit www.thegatheringirelan d.com. Be part of it!

Photo shows Mary with Finbarr McCarthy, who introduced her at the Conferrings, and UCC President, Dr. (courtesy Jim Coughlan).

Clonakilty GAA Remember Thady O’Regan

Clonakilty GAA Club recently unveiled a plaque in memory of the late Thady O’Regan, former Club President, who died at the turning of the sod for their new development in September 2007. The unveiling was attended by Thady’s family and friends, Officers of Clonakilty GAA and County Leagues – the Carbery Board, and County Vice-Chairman Gerard Lane. 3 Weeks to Go! Time is ticking for the County Leagues, and with just three weeks remaining, the leagues are 81% complete but there are still 104 games to be played. Clubs should make every effort to fix these games in order to avoid fines. For full report, see www.gaacork.ie.

Members of the O’Regan family including Thady’s wife Noreen. Also included are Club President Larry O’Sullivan, County Vice-Chairman Gerard Lane and Club Chairman Seamus O’Brien.

Ulster Bank GAA Force Roadshow The ‘ Bank GAA Force Roadshow’ recently travelled to Na Piarsaigh Liam GAA Club in Cork. The roadshow, which coincides with Ulster Bank’s Breathnach/Seán sponsorship of the GAA All-Ireland Football Championship, is travelling Ó Murchu Cups across Ireland to celebrate the return of Ulster Bank’s GAA club initiative, Entries are now open for ‘Ulster Bank GAA Force’, which supports local GAA clubs across the the above competitions country by giving them the opportunity to refurbish and upgrade their (Premier Intermediate facilities. To enter go to www.ulsterbank.com/gaa. and Intermediate Hurling). The closing date for entries is September 23rd, with competition commencing on October 6th. Full details have been sent to all club secretaries.

County Board Report At the County Board meeting of September 18th, fixtures were Newstalk’s David McIntyre, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Cork GAA PRO, Tracey Kennedy, former Mayo footballer David Brady and GAA analyst at Na Piarsaigh before the event. ratified and notice was given that nominations Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw: €50,000 Winner! for the position of Munster Council Vice- Congratulations to well-known Carrigaline Gael, Kevin O'Driscoll, winner of Chairman would be dealt the Grand Prize of €50,000 in the Cork GAA Clubs' August Super Draw. with at the next meeting. The announcement of a new Administrator was made, and the Coaching Officer outlined details of a Coaching Conference to be held on November 3rd – see elsewhere in the Newsletter for details on both these items. *Clubs are reminded about the Club Planning process – for details, contact County Development Officer, Diarmuid Mac Gabhan at developmentofficer.cork @gaa.ie.

Photo shows Michael Sharkey, August top prize of €50,000 to Kevin O'Driscoll. Also included are Frances, Brendan and Ben O'Driscoll, Christine Jenkinson, Pearse Murphy, County Treasurer and Seamus Coughlan, Draw Manager. Pic: Mike English

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