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December 2014 h Happy Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR PLAYERS , MEMBERS ,SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS Main Sponsors Michael O Connor Motor FactorsMotor & HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM Factor’s

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RedFM Senior League Winners 2014

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Erins Own GAA Club Grounds on

the morning of the J.A.Final.

Man of the Match:

Barra O’Tuama led like a real captain from the throw in, The Castlemartyr man scored a vital

point & was inspirational at Club Chairman Liam O Connell speaking at the Launch of the East Cork Oil times.

Junior A Hurling Final held in Caherlag on Monday the 01/09/2014.

Castlemartyr were crowned champions on the day on a score line of Castlemartyr 1- 16 Cobh 2-11

On Sunday Evening September the 7th of this year Erins Own were honoured to hold the East Cork Oil Junior A Hurling Final between Castlemartyr & Cobh, it had been a 20 year gap since this East Cork flag ship event was last held in Caherlag, so we got to work straight away in prepare the grounds for this big event, goals were painted, Scoreboard was cleaned, dressing rooms were power hosed inside & out & the floors, walls & seats were painted, Dugouts were cleaned, hedges were cut pitches were cut & lined, Strimming was done, nets were checked, behind the goal in the top pitch was cleaned, painting all around the grounds & complex was touched up, the club shop got a whole new face lift inside, programmes were designed & a lot of planning & organising was put in place.

Shane & Barry Og Murphy & , before the run.

Vintage cars Visiting the Club grounds Caherlag back in August of this year.

Clun Sponsor Michael O Connor Being Awarded with the Vienna woods Award on the 16th of September 2014.

Fun Run day, which was held at Erins Own grounds Caherlag on Sunday the 12th of October, the sun was shining on the day & with a variety of entertainment it

insured that lots of fun was had by all involved, the race was won by Brian Harty in a time of 18:34, Thanks to all who helped & supported on the day.

Michael Mulchay & Brendan Tobin getting ready for the race.

Race orgainsers, Barry O Neil & Diarmuid Cunningham making sure it all goes to plan.

County News

At the Board meeting of November 18th, (Killeagh) was confirmed as the new coach of the Cork Senior Hurling team, replacing Kieran Kingston, who stepped down recently.

Landers captained Cork to All- Ireland glory in 1999 under the management of Jimmy Barry- Murphy, and since his retirement from playing, has been involved in coaching at club level and most recently, with the Rebel Óg Academy development squads where he was instrumental in victories in the Carrigdhoun tournament with the U15s and the Eugene Carey U17 Erins Own were honoured this year, in being chosen as the Cork GAA tournament.

Communications award winners for 2014, the awards were powered Damien Irwin (Killeagh) was by Compu b & in association with Silver Springs Moran Hotel were appointed manager of the Cork presented on Friday the 7th of November. Ger Manley, Country U21 hurling team, having served Manager Compu b, presenting an Apple iPad to Pat as a selector with previous manager Pat Kenneally. All- O'Callaghan(PRO), also Included are Jamie Murphy(Secretary), P.J. Ireland Intermediate hurling Savage(Ladies Chairman), Sean Twohig(Juvenile Chairman), Jim winning manager Liam Hayes Dennehy(Vice Treasurer), Humphrey Collins(President), Michael (Dromina) joins the selectors, O'Connor(Club Sponsor) and Liam O'Connell(club Chairman) along with the outgoing three, (St. Finbarr's) - coach, (Blackrock) and Ger O'Halloran (Ballinhassig).

Ronan Dwane (Aghada) will take over the Cork Intermediate hurlers, while Ronan Sheehan (Mallow) joins Pat O'Connell (Delany's), Peter Brennan (Ballinhassig) and Jerry Linehan (Inniscarra).

Club President Humphery Peter Kelly & Kieran Murphy Pictured After winning this year’s RedFM Collins & wife Noreen enjoying senior hurling league, these two old fellas are the only two to have all th the night at the Erins Own 50 four senior league medals in the club. anniversary dinner dance.

Cian O Connor after the St Finbarr’s game

Senior Hurling Championship: Erins Own 1-09 St Finbarrs 3- 12, Shane, Kilian & Barry Og Murphy after winning the Senior Hurling League this year. On Saturday 23rd of August we played the next round of our RedFM Senior Hurling League Final Erins Own 2-12 Ballymartle 2-09, Pairc Ui senior Hurling championship Rinn was the venue for this year’s senior hurling final, it was a cold wet night, in Pairc Ui Chaoimh against St the pitch was in good order but the rain made things very slippy, Eoghan Finbarrs, they came out with all Murphy opened the scoring with a 65 & he added another 4 points before the guns blazing and had the Erins break, Mossie Carroll on the 23rd minute hit the net with a rasper & Cian O Own net rattled in under 2 minutes, things got worse as they Callaghan got added a point to give us the lead at the break of 1-06 to 1-04, got a second in under 4 minutes conditions got worse for the second half witch made it hard for hurling to be not the start we were hoping for, played but credit to the lads they stuck at, Eoghan Murphy added another 5 we relied on Eoghan Murphy’s 4 points & Kilian Murphy with superb point from the centre of the field which frees in the first half & Mossie inched over the bar, a stroke of genius from the line in bringing on Stephen Carroll’s point from play to keep Horgan in the last five minutes who found the net straight away, Ballymartle us in it 0-05 to 2-02 at half time, replied with a goal of their own, but it was too late & Erins Own were crowned the second half didn’t get any League winners for 2014, Sean Kelly, Eoghan Murphy, Kilian Murphy, James O better as we could only manage a Flynn, Cathal O Mahony & Colm Coakley played well, Team in Full:1.Kieran goal from Cian O Callaghan & 4 Murphy 2.Cian O Connor 3.Shane Murphy 4.Daire Dennehy 5. James O Flynn points, 1 from an Eoghan Murphy 6. Peter Kelly 7. Stephen Cronin 8. Sean Kelly 9 Kilian Murphy 10. Cathal O free & 1 each from play from Mahony 11. Eoghan Murphy 12. Mark Collins 13. Colm Coakley 14. Mossy Brian Clifford, Kilian Murphy & Carroll 15. Cian O Callaghan, Subs used- Stephen Horgan for Mossy Carroll Mossie Carroll not enough to keep with the barr’s as they scoured 1-10 in the second half which sadly brought an early end to our 2014 senior hurling championship season, Cian O Connor, Shane Murphy, Sean Kelly & Colm Coakley tried hard for Erins Own, Team in Full:1.Kieran Murphy(post) 2.Cian O Connor 3.Stephen Cronin 4.Niall Scanlon 5.Brian Clifford 6.Shane Murphy 7.Cormac Dooley 8.Kilian Murphy 9.Sean Kelly 10.Mark Collins 11.Eoghan Murphy 12.Colm Coakley 13.Mossie O Carroll 14.Kieran Murphy 15.Cian O Callaghan, Subs Used: James O Flynn for Mark Collins & Peter Kelly for Brian Clifford.

Captian Colm Coakley Receiving the cup from County PRO Tracey Kennedy

JAHF Team photo V’s St Itas 06/10/2014 in Riverstown

County Junior Hurling LeagueTeam Photo After win in Ballgarvan

 Junior Hurling County League Final Erin’s own 0-17 Ballymartle 1-12, 08/11/2014On Saturday the 8th of November we finished our season in style, by traveling to Ballygarvan to play Ballymartle in the county junior hurling league final, it was a cold fresh afternoon the pitch was a bit heavy but the sun was shining we couldn’t ask for much more, the game got under way with a Martin Buckley point from a free he added 3 more before the break from frees, Stephen Horgan, Alan Bowen & Cathal Heavy Dinny Buckley, Humphrey got a point each, half time we trailed 0-7 to Ballymartle 1-8, things didn’t Collins, DD Sheehan & John look good for us Ballymartle led for most of this game until the last ten O’Connor after CJHLF minutes, Cathal O Mahony hitting two brilliant long range frees, Stephen Horgan got another point, Alan Bowen added another 2, Martin Buckley hit 3 more points from frees & 1 from play which drove the lads on, Cathal Heavy pointed to give us a two point lead which was to be the last score of the game, what a win.

Team in Full: 1.Paul Ryan 2.Barry go Murphy 3.Daire Dennehy 4.Nail Fouhy 5.Shane Broderick 6.Ronan O Carroll 7.Ian O Mahony 8.Andrew Power 9.James O Carroll 10. Martin Buckley 11.Cathal O Mahony 12.Stephen Horgan 13.Cathal Heavy 14.Alan Bowen 15.Conor Smiddy, Subs Used: Ned O Flynn, Kieran Murphy & David Twomey for Conor Smiddy. Timmy Kelleher after the CJHLF

Vice Captain Ronan O Carroll Receiving the county cup.

Captain Diarmuid O Flynn receiving the East Cork Junior Hurling league Cup from Donal O Keeffe in Riverstown.

U10

Hello all, the u10's

Camogie started back in 2014 has been a good year in Erins Own ladies football and Feburary with training in Camogie club. Personally i feel that the club is progressing and the all weather field in the future looks good! It has been a pleasure to work with both the Carrigtowhill, We played Camogie and Football and of course the Erins Own senior club. our first friendly match on There has been many pluses in the club throughout the year for the 12 of April v whites example the St. Patricks day parade with whom we worked hard cross with a great win it with the local Scouts, The u10 Camogie team playing in paric ui was onwards and upwards, Rinn, The u12s Camogie playing in Croke Park, The U12s football We played 14 matches in team reaching the county final and the East Cork final,The u14s total The highlight was Camogie reaching the county final, The u14's football winning the when the County Board East Cork final and finally we welcomed our new team of the Chose us to play in Parc ui Junior Ladies who did so well. I would like to take this opportunity Rinn at half time for our to thank all Coaches and Mentors involved in any way without your brilliant Cork senior team help throughout the year there would be no Erins own ladies We finished our year on teams, I would also like to thank the parents it has been a long the 7th October playing at hard slog for you also but most of all I would like to thank all the home again v whites cross girls/ladies for your patience hard work and Dedication. Finally we .We would like to thank all in Erins Own would like to wish you all a very Merry and Happy the18 Girls for a very Christmas. successful year and all Thank you parents for your help Michelle guest Ken and Cora

Ladies u8 Camogie Cork senior Ladies Training began early Feb on the all-Weather in Carrigtwohill at first Erins Own had the due to the weather. We began with about 15 players starting at privilege to Host the Corks around the age of 6. These girls were very enthusiastic and we Ladies Senior Football had a great panel. We have a few very memorable trips out Our team for their Press night. first game was against whites cross and our last was on the home There was a huge crowd in ground of Camogie in Castle Road . Caherlag to Welcome and We were fortunate to have the assistance of Ciara Murphy, Ali o support the Ladies. Neill, Aiobhean Cunningham and of course the great Niamh Ni Caoimh Training finished up in October with our now traditional Halloween Party. We would like to thank all parents and we would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas Marguerite and Daphne

U12s Camogie

We started back early Febuary in the hall in Caherlag, Each night we had about 16 girls turning up which is great. We had great help from Linda Dorgan of Corks Senior team. These girls have Great Spirit and nothing holds them back. We had plenty of Matches between the 12s and the U13s. The skill of these girls are getting better and better by the years We have a few unforgettable moments this year with our girls, First was to play in the home land of Hurling Simple Stadium, Then we were selected from Cork to play in Croke Park as part of the 110 years of Camogie it was a fantastic day and something to remember forever We would like to U14 camogie thank all the girls and their parents and wish all a merry Christmas It was an early start for the Michelle and Catherine girls; We trained down in Carrigtowhill for a number of weeks. We had great numbers. We started off with challenge matches and progressed to the semi final against St coloms on sat the 6th sept where we played well and won. We then found Ourselves in the County Final v Buttevant in ballinlough This was a great match so good it was a draw on the day But unfortunately in the Buttevant came out on top. We would like to wish all the girls a very merry Christmas and to al involved a big thank you

U14 ladies Football The u14s ladies started training early in the year. These groups of ladies have great determination, spirit and drive. We have played a lot of challenge matches throughout the year and on the 9th of November we were in the East Cork Final playing against Cloyne The girls played out of their skins this day and in the end were the winners. Well done to all girls involved onwards now to a new year we would like to thank all parents and anyone who has helped us throughout the year.

U10 football

With an early start in feb we started with low numbers but steadily as the word went out our numbers started to grow and grow leaving us with a number of around 12 to 16 attending our training sessions on a Sunday morning Also throughout the summer we trained on a tue evening. The girls began to grow into Ladies junior team themselves and the confidence began to show It was the first time in a long time where Erins Own had a Ladies We had great matches Junior team. The ladies started off well playing very tough starting with Glanmire, matches and going all the way to the final playing Bandon Cobh etc, with Erins Own unfortunately it was not their day, but nothing will hold these ladies holding their own towards back next year , the end of the season we played Rockban at home which was a great game it proves that with training and confidence you can go long way Well done to all girls and a big thanks to all parents and all involved in the team .

U8football U8 ladies training every Sunday 11.45 to 12.45. As the year progressed the numbers increased and by autumn we had 28 players on our books. A focus on mandatory gum shields was pushed on early in the year and now it seems the message has got through. U12s football: Pre training warm up was a very important part of our Again this year we had a good year we had some though matches routine We had a great but the girls fought and fought and with their skill and their season, We a great bonus dedication these girls are a force to be reckoned with reaching the in Deirdre Cottrell who has County final and reaching the East Cork final against Inch Rovers helped us all year long and .Well done to all girls and to all Coaches involved with the u14/16 girls helping out also, Niamh Wall also came on board and aims to continue next year with her help .Thanks to you all the parents for their commitment and support throughout the year.

Croke Park visit this year

Erins Own would like to thank the outgoing officers Cathal O Mahony & Susan Scanlon, & to Jim Dennehy who has served as a club officer for the last 12 years, and to our Chairman Liam O Connell, who has served as Chairman for the last 4 years,

The East Cork GAA Convention was held this year in Erins Own GAA club Caherlag on the 10/12/2014 thanks to everyone who got involved in the organizing.

The Minor team of last year enjoying the night at this years dinner dance.

Congratulations to all the new officers elected at this year’s AGM for the coming year, President Humphrey Collins, Chairman Tom Ahern, Vice Chairman Diarmuid Cunningham, Secretary Jamie Murphy, Pitch Secretary Elaine Mulcahy, Treasurer Barry O Neill, Vice Treasurer Brendan Harrington, Pro Pat O Callaghan, Registrar Shane Murphy, DD & Jean Sheehan, Kay Facilities officer Mick Wallace & Medical Officer Greg Twomey. Cremen, Josephine Earley & Margaret Murphy.

Click on the link below for a quick view of this great DVD, sure to be a collector for any Erin's Own follower, it is the 50th Anniversary DVD, on sale for €10, orders taken in Club shop or from Ger on 0874120444. On Behalf of Erins Own, Treasurer Barry O Neill receiving a Cheque http://www.erinsowngaa.ie/wp- From county PRO Tracey Kennedy for winning this year’s RedFM content/uploads/2014/12/Erins- Senior Hurling League. Own-Clip-Medium.mov

Looking for a Christmas present, From an Acorn to an Oak can be purchased in various shops throughout the parish, Fitzpatrick’s shop, Glenmore Stores, Little Island & Glounthaune Post offices & Junior B Hurling Championship Team Finalists 25/10/2014, who lost to Youghal in our own Club shop in Caherlag a scoreline of 2-15 to 1-06. A great year for this team who were unluckey in the at a cost of €25. final, it was just one of those days things didnt go our way, well done to Timmy, Erins Own Christmas draw will Greg, Gus, Billy, Ronan & Shay & their team for going so far in the championship. be held this year in the Great O Neill Bar Glounthaune on Sunday the 21st of December at 6pm, Tickets can be got in Little Island & Glounthaune Post offices & our own Club shop in Caherlag, or just ask any club officer or member.

THE Puc Fada, will be held this year on Saturday the 27th of December, starting point will be at Glenmore stores at 1:30pm and will finish in Knockraha village where prizes will be presented in O Donoghue's bar,

We currently have over 460 Sean Power, Kevin Fenton, PJ Murphy & Mark Collins enjoying the night at this likes on our Facebook page year’s 50th anniversary dinner dance held in the Radisson Hotel Little Island on Saturday the 18th of October, a geat night had by all.

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