Comhdháil na Mumhan 2013

A Chara,

Tionófar an 109ú Comhdháil na Mumhan san Ostán Bunratty Castle Hotel, Co.an Chláir, ar an Aoine 8ú Feabhra, 2013, ag tosnú ar 19:30. Tá sé ceadaithe ag gach Condae 6 Teachtaí chomh maith leis an beirt bhall a bhí ar Comhairle na Mumhan anuraidh, a bheith i láthair ag an gComhdháil,

Mass is at 18:15 hrs followed by Convention meal.

Clár na Comhdhála (Agenda)

1. Glacadh le Bun-Ordaithe 2. Appointment of Tellers 3. Miontuairisci na Comhdhála Deiridh ar 2/3/2012 4. Tuairisc Bliantúil 2012 5. Tuairisc an Chuntasóra agus Cuntaisi Chomhairle na Mumhan 6. Tuairisci na gCoistí Scol is na Fó-Choistí eile 7. Presentation by Football Review Committee 8. Óraid an Chathaoirligh 9. Togha na nOifigeach – • Cathaoirleach • Leas-Chathaoirleach • Cisteoir • Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí • Cuntasóir 10. Na Ruin agus na Fo Dhlithe Action from Munster Minor championship, Stephen Cahill & 11. Aon Ghnó eile. Shane McNulty

BUN – ÓRDAITHE (Standing Orders) In order that the proceedings of the Convention are carried out without delay, the following Standing Orders will be observed. 1. The Proposer of a resolution or an Amendment thereto may speak for 5 minutes, but not more than 5 minutes. 2. A Delegate speaking to a resolution or an Amendment thereto may speak for 5 minutes, but not more than 5 minutes. 3. The Proposer of a resolution or an Amendment may speak a second time for 3 minutes before a vote is taken, but no other Delegate may speak a second time to the same Resolution or Amendment. 4. The Chairman may at any time he considers a matter has been sufficiently discussed call on the Proposer for a reply, and when that has been given a vote must be taken. 5. A Delegate may, with the consent of the Chairman, move “that the question be now put” after which when the Proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken. 6. Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on the Agenda, except by the consent of a majority equal to two-thirds of those present and entitled to vote.

1 Ainmniúcháin (Nominations)

Cathaoirleach: Roibeard an tSeacha (an Clár) Nominated by: Corcaigh, Ciarraí, Luimneach, An Clár, Tiobraid Arann

Leas – Cathaoirleach: Diarmuid O’Suilleabháin (Corcaigh) Nominated by: Chorcaí

Donal O Seanacháin (Tiobraid Árann) Nominated by: Tiobraid Árann

Cisteoir: Micheal Mac Gearailt (Luimneach). Nominated by: Luimneach, Ciarraí, Tiobraid Árann, An Clár, Chorcaí, agus Portlairge.

Oifigeach Chaidreamh Poiblí: Eamon Ó Donnghaile: (Tiobraid Arann) Nominated by: Tiobraid Árann. Ciarraí, An Clár, Chorcaí, Luimneach,agus Portlairge.

Cuntasoirí: Tender Process. (Management and Finance Committee) Decision at Full Council meeting.

NA RUIN (Motions)

The following are the motions received from counties in accordance with Rule 3.29A T.O. 2012

1. For the U21 and Minor Championships, competing teams should be issued with complimentary player passes for all rounds as presently is the case with the senior championships. (Ciarraí)

2. That the Munster Senior Championship cup be named the Mick Mackey Cup ( CLG Baile an Chaisleain Beal Ath Grean)

Bord Gais Energy Munster Senior Hurler of the Year Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, Tipperary, receiving his award from Sean Walsh and John Mullins

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As we look back on the activities of Munster Senior Championships 2012 goalkeeper Brian Scanlon saved the 2012, there are many successes to recall In 2012 we again launched our senior penalty from Mark Ferncombe and this on the field of play and indeed as many championships in the splendid facility of proved to be the turning point of the off the field also. From a Munster GAA Mallow GAA complex on May 16th. match. Waterford would go on to kick 8 perspective, the move to our splendid Many thanks to players, managers and wides in the second half without new offices at Castletroy Limerick officials whose attendance and support registering another score while Limerick certainly deserves to lead this report for help us greatly with our championship added 1-7 to run out deserving winners 2012. promotion. In general, the assembled in the end by 11 points. media present were very happy with New HQ the access to the players and officials in The first semi-final between Clare and advance of the launch itself where Limerick provided an excellent Our new Headquarters building will former Kerry GAA player Pat Spillane opportunity for both sides to qualify for serve this Council for many years to was the entertaining guest speaker. the Munster Final. If ever there was a come and stands out as a fitting symbol game of two halves, this encounter at for in this Province. Our the was it. Limerick new headquarters was delivered under Senior Football were favourites to get through but were budget and was completed to a top of not at the races at all in the first half, the range specification which is a true Sponsors: allowing Clare to dominate and testimony to all those involved. • Ulster Bank generally do as they pleased building • SuperValu up a 1-9 to 0-3 interval lead. When Firstly, the Officers and Council members • Eircom Clare’s lead reached 10 points early in whose vision led to the decision to build the second half, this game seemed over on a green field site and with that in The Football championships again as a contest but Limerick had different mind former Chairman, Jimmy started off our summer campaign with ideas. Amazingly, Limerick not only O’Gorman stands out as the driver in Quarter finals involving Limerick and pegged back the deficit point by point chief. The present Council under Waterford and Tipperary facing Kerry but took the lead with four minutes Chairman, Sean Walsh who, when the once again. In a new departure we had remaining. Clare seemed out on their downturn came persisted with the plan a mixed double bill at feet but their dangerous sharp-shooter and insisted that the completed involving the Footballers of Tipperary David Tubridy popped up with two late building would be a modern icon for the against the Kingdom and Tipperary, points to give Clare a one point victory – Council for many years to come. The Munster Hurling champions 2011 facing 1-13 to 0-15. former Deputy Enda McGuane whose an improving Limerick side. Kerry knowledge of the building game as well favourites for this football clash having The following day at Pairc Ui Chaoimh as finance, was vital to the Council as disposed of this opposition in the saw the clash of the Old Firm as we worked our way through the previous two years however the took on Kerry in the second semi-final. In development. Paddy Leydon, Architect Kingdom struggled to reach their form a low scoring first half, Cork got the certainly delivered from his end as he and Tipperary although never really better start before Kerry took a one continues to keep a watchful eye on challenging stayed with the opposition point lead midway through. Cork the building to ensure everything is as until the three quarter mark when Kerry finished the half stronger and despite specified. put a little distance between them and some missed chances by Kerry, Cork led their challengers to run out as six point by three points at the interval. Kerry What remains now is for this winners. introduced a couple of subs for the headquarters through its staff to serve second half and while their general play this Council, it’s counties and its clubs in The other Quarter-Final saw Limerick improved, their lack of a free taker (in the years ahead, and in so doing deliver with home advantage against the absence of the injured Bryan a strong, vibrant and relevant Waterford in what was expected to Sheehan) meant they did not get the Association capable of fulfilling the provide a comfortable win for the Treaty scores their play deserved. With ten needs of our members and supporters. side. That did not appear likely in a first minutes remaining, Cork still led by two We thank all those who attended our half where Waterford gave as good as points and a grandstand finish looked launch on Saturday September 29th they got. A 19th minute Limerick goal by on the cards. However, Cork upped the and in particular, Liam O'Neill, Seamus O’Carroll helped Limerick to a tempo and dominated those closing Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael one point interval lead and an minutes, adding a further four points to for his presence to officially open our interesting second half lay in store. one for Kerry and by the final whistle, it new premises. When Waterford was awarded a was Cork who had qualified for the penalty two minutes after the restart, Munster Final with five points to spare. the opportunity for an upset looked a distinct possibility. However, Limerick The Munster Senior Football Final on July

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8th in the Gaelic Grounds Limerick had a novel feeling to it with the clash of 2012 Munster GAA Football Championships Cork and Clare being the first of its kind Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue ATND since 1949. Cork were strong favourites but memories of Clare’s 1992 Munster Quarter-Final Limerick v Waterford 2-12/0-7 20/5 Gaelic Grounds Limerick 2341 Final success on the same ground gave hope of an upset. However, from the Quarter-Final Kerry v Tipperary 0-16/0-10 27/5 Semple Stadium Thurles 22068 moment Cork struck for their first goal through Fintan Goold after 13 minutes, Semi-Final Clare v Limerick 1-13/0-15 9/6 Gaelic Grounds Limerick 4446 there was never any doubt about the result here. and Nicholas Semi-Final Cork v Kerry 0-17/0-12 10/6 Pairc Ui Chaoimh 23184 Murphy added further green flags for Cork and by half-time, the goals were Final Cork v Clare 3-16/0-13 10/6 Gaelic Grounds Limerick 23184 the difference between the sides – 3-7 to 0-7 .To their credit, Clare never gave up but the result was never in doubt throughout the second half as Cork Average 2012 (down 24%) 9,778 continued to pick off their scores from Comparable average Figure 2011 12,808 play with an ease that Clare could not match. Cork’s final tally of 3-16 was all the more impressive when one considers Senior Hurling it all came from open play as all their forwards scored in additions to two of Sponsors: the subs. • Guinness • Centra One item of note during the year in • Etihad Airways relation to this Championship was the debate on the return of the seeded The Munster Senior Hurling Championship of 2012 gave us four high tempo games of draw. This came up as one of many quality as Limerick, Clare and Cork in particular gave some of their promising underage items for consideration during a Munster players of recent years their opportunity. While all three ultimately bowed out at the first Council meeting held during the middle attempt in Munster, the progress of these young players in ensuing All- series shows of Championship. However, once in the that all three counties will mount a stern challenge for Munster honours in 2013. public domain it drew much comment from familiar sources for and against The opening match between Tipperary and Limerick in Thurles looked set up on paper such a Championship format. While for a Tipperary victory. However, Limerick ignored any such predictions and took the debate on such topics is a good thing, game to Tipperary from the opening throw-in, building up a deserved three point sadly some of the comments made lead. A Tipperary goal against the run of play brought the sides level before a Limerick were of a personal nature towards goal but them back in control again with a four point lead heading towards the members of the Council which was interval. Tipperary finished the half strongest and by the interval, Limerick lead by a regrettable. If any of the six counties in solitary point and it was all to play for. An expected Tipperary backlash following the province decide to bring this matter half-time did not materialise as Limerick upped their game to an intensity which to the table for a decision in the future, Tipperary could not cope with as they opened a 7 point lead with 15 minutes one would hope the debate is remaining. The Premier County began to empty the bench at this stage and while no conducted by championing the merits apparent solution to Limerick’s domination seemed imminent, slowly Tipperary began of each side and decided accordingly. to get back in to the game with Bonner Maher in particular leading the line. Having been restricted to 1-9 in the opening 50 minutes, the Tipperary forwards in particular No. of games: 5 finally found their feet, scoring 1-11 in the final 20 minutes. Brian O’Meara’s 65th minute goal put Tipperary in front for good and Limerick’s efforts would not get the rewards Total No of scores: 137 (164 in their play for so long deserved. 2011) Actual Scores: 6 The build-up to the first semi-final between Clare and Waterford was dominated by goals/131 pts (16 gls/148 pts 2011) the fact that new Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald would be taking on his former charges Waterford. All such talk meant little when the ball was thrown in as Clare Average per game: 1.2 goals raced in to an early three point lead. Waterford are an experienced outfit though and 26.2 pts (3.2 gls/29.5 pts 2011) managed to respond with a burst of 2-4 to take a six point lead. Clare would not be distracted though and responded with a goal of their own and by the interval, Waterford led an entertaining match by 2-8 to 1-9. Waterford stretched their lead out

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to three points before the Banner this meeting. At the June 7th meeting of his side in front by five. Waterford tried County got on top, hitting five the CCC, there was only one proposal hard to get back in to the game but unanswered points to take the lead put to the meeting for a possible Tipp v with Brendan Cummins in good form, heading into the final quarter. Without Waterford clash in a Munster SH Final – the Decies were never likely to add a any specific momentum changer, Pairc Ui Chaoimh being the unanimous green flag they so badly needed and suddenly Waterford got on top and choice of venue. In spite of this, once Tipperary retained their title by a scored five unanswered points of their Waterford and Tipperary subsequently somewhat flattering seven point margin. own to retake the lead. The last 10 qualified for the Munster SH Final, talk of minutes was tense as Waterford looked moving the match away from Pairc Ui No. of games: 4 to hold on to a slender lead. Clare had Chaoimh began to surface followed by Total No of scores: 162 (171 in the better possession during the period Monday lunch-time by a request from 2011) but a combination of poor shooting and Waterford for a change and to play the good defending by the Waterford game at Semple Stadium Thurles. Actual Scores: 9 goals rearguard ensured that it was Waterford 153 points (21 goals 150 points in 2011) who held out for a two point victory. A meeting of the CCC was convened Average per game: 2.25 goals for that Monday evening June 25th 38.25 points (5.25 goals 37.5 points in In the second semi-final, Tipperary where the majority of CCC delegates 2011) headed in to the cauldron of Pairc Ui expressed their disappointment about Chaoimh to face a Cork side the late nature of this request given that Bord Gáis Fé 21 Hurling Championship encouraged by their League just 18 days previously a decision on this performances where they deservedly matter had been taken. With a The 2012 Munster Under 21 Hurling qualified for the League Final before two-thirds majority required for a Championship began in Pairc Ui getting soundly beaten by Kilkenny. If change, such a U-turn was never on the Chaoimh on June 6th with a clash supporters wondered which Cork would cards as just Waterford and Tipperary between old rivals Tipperary and Cork. show up, the same was true of a voted for the change. There was much Torrential rain in the hours leading up to Tipperary side which needed a strong subsequent criticism of this decision in the match left the game in doubt but a final 20 minutes to get over Limerick in the media and by supporters. Of course, let-up in the rain and good soakage on the Quarter-Final. The opening twenty this is not the first time such a late the Pairc Ui Chaoimh sod led to the one minutes produced twenty scores as request has come through from pitch passing all inspections though Cork led by 0-12 to 0-8 – an amazing counties. With many months to go to the undoubtedly the conditions put off testament to the quality of players on 2013 Munster Senior Hurling Finals, one some patrons from attending. This was a show as supporters enjoyed the high can only hope that counties will do their game which didn’t reach the heights of scoring game. By the interval, Cork still homework in advance and come to the recent underage clashes but was in the led by 0-14 to 0-12 with all to play for in CCC meeting next June armed with melting pot all through. Cork were the second half. Tipperary hit the front in their venue preferences and not look to marginally the better side in the first half the 46th minute when Noel McGrath make late changes for whatever and led by three points at the interval. finished a good Tipperary move to the reasons. Indeed, that pattern of play continued net. Another Tipperary point put them well in to the second half as Cork led by three up before Tipperary’s John O'Brien Back to the playing field and focus soon four points with six minutes remaining. received his marching orders. The focused in on one of the highlights of What happened next did not seem benefit of the extra man did not the hurling year – the Munster Senior likely to anyone watching the game as materialise for Cork on the scoreboard Hurling Final. After the concession of 7 Tipperary suddenly went on a spurt and though the Rebel county had goals to Tipperary in the 2011 decider, which ultimately brought them level and chances, Tipperary ultimately held out Waterford were determined to not to then saw them hit the front with a late for a two point victory. give their opponents a head-start in this Sean Curran point – their only lead of one. In fact, it was Waterford who the game but at the only time that And so to a familiar Munster Final pairing began the better side and led by three counts. in recent years – the clash of Tipperary points early on. A John O'Brien goal and Waterford on July 15th. In keeping brought Tipperary on level terms and After a six week gap, Tipperary next with the tradition of recent years, the though they edged in front, Waterford travelled to take on the 2011 champions CCC meet in advance of the Provincial finished the first half stronger and the Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds Limerick. semi-finals to decide on the venue sides were level at the interval. Tipperary dominated the opening half permutations. All counties are aware of Waterford took the lead after the restart with wind advantage and should have this knowing that whatever preferences but gradually, Tipperary began to been much more than two points in they wish to propose need to be dominate and they led by two points front at the interval having hit 11 wides discussed as a County Board and with with 15 minutes remaining when along the way. A Limerick revival in the their team managements in advance of substitute Shane Bourke goaled to put second half was expected but instead it

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was Tipperary who stretched their lead and a late goal for Limerick was their only With home advantage in the semi-finals consolation in a five point defeat. on March 28th, Kerry and Cork had little difficulty qualifying for the final. In Tralee, On the following night, the meeting of Clare and Waterford in Ennis looked a Kerry led Waterford by four points after mouth-watering prospect as both sides had won Munster Minor Hurling titles in the 15 minutes before the floodgates previous 3 years. However, this match was not a contest for long as Clare dominated opened. Four Kerry goals in the second in most areas and inflicted a 19 point defeat on Waterford and laid down a marker quarter ensured they went in for the for all that they would take stopping. half-time break in front by 4-12 to 0-2 and despite a late consolation goal by A large crowd descended on Ennis on August 8th to see Clare and Tipperary battle it Waterford, Kerry qualified for the final out for Munster honours. Clare dominated the opening exchanges everywhere with 31 points to spare. In the other except on the scoreboard and it took quite a while for their first score to arrive. semi-final at Pairc Ui Rinn, Clare got off Tipperary were more much economical with their chances in the first half and the to a good start against Cork, led by two Premier County led by 0-6 to 0-5 at half-time. Clare hit the front mid-way through the points after 20 minutes. However, a run second half only to be pegged back again by a John O’Dwyer goal for Tipperary. of 1-6 before half-time put Cork in front to stay and the second half was mainly 2012 Munster GAA Football Championships one-way traffic with Cork winning by 15 points in the end. Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue ATND The final played in Tralee on April 11th Quarter-Final Tipperary v Limerick 2-20/1-19 27/5 Semple Stadium Thurles 22068 pitted the age old rivals Cork and Kerry and extra time was needed before the Semi-Final Waterford v Clare 2-17/1-18 17/6 Semple Stadium Thurles 12446 champions were crowned. This was a Semi-Final Tipperary v Cork 1-22/0-24 24/6 Pairc Ui Chaoimh 32568 game where both sides had their periods of dominance. Cork raced in to Final Tipp. v Waterford 2-17/0-16 15/7 Pairc Ui Chaoimh 26438 a four point lead within five minutes of the first half. Kerry soon got into their (down 0.32%) Average 2012 23,380 stride and were level by the 20th minute. Cork went into the half-time Comparable average Figure 2011 23,455 break in front thanks to a Donal Og Hodnett goal just before the interval. Cork kept their noses in front during most The final 10 minutes was end to end stuff Cadburys Fé 21 Football Championship of the second half before a late Kerry with Tipperary keeping their noses in surge left the teams level at the end of front heading into injury time. Clare had For the second consecutive year, the normal time. If one expected that Kerry the final say and in stunning fashion as Munster Under 21 Football now had the momentum that proved substitute Niall Arthur latched on to a Championship was played mid-week incorrect as Cork began the extra time breaking ball to hit the net and ensure under lights and once again this proved period with a tally of 1-3 without reply. Clare were champions on a two point a success with our patrons. The As had been the case in normal time, winning margin amid joyous scenes at Quarter-Finals were played on March Kerry again fought back adding point . Clare would ultimately go 14th and it proved a good night for the after point to get to within one as time on to win a deserved All-Ireland at this away teams. In the Gaelic Grounds ran down. Despite great Kerry pressure, grade, their second since 2009. Limerick, a goal in each half by Clare’s the Cork rearguard held out for a one Cathal McInerney proved to be the point victory – 2-12 to 1-14 after extra No. of games: 4 deciding scores in a 2-7 to 0-10. In the time. other Quarter-Final at Semple Stadium, Total No. Of scores: 129 Kerry were dominant both early and No. of games: 5 (167 in 2011) late to run out decisive winners against Tipperary. Kerry raced in to a 0-5 to 0-0 Total No of scores: 124 Actual Scores: 6 goals 123 pts lead early on. Tipperary came roaring (134 in 2011) (18 gls 149 pts 2011) back into the match in the second Actual Scores: 14 gls 110 pts quarter and trailed by just 0-7 to 0-5 at (13 gls 121 pts in 2011) Average per game: 1.5 gls 30.75 pts the interval. That would be as good as it Average per game: 2.8 goals & 22 pts (4.5 gls & 37.25 pts 2011) got for the young Tipperary team as the (2.6 gls & 24.2 pts in 2011) Kerry defence were on top through the second half, holding Tipperary scoreless while adding four additional points of their own to run out 0-11 to 0-5 winners.

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further points in added time to win by 2012 Bord Gais Energy Munster GAA Hurling Under 21 Championship 0-17 to 3-4. In the other semi-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Tipperary and Cork Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue ATND served up an engaging semi-final. The sides were level after a low scoring first Quarter-Final Tipperary v Cork 0-18/0-17 6/6 Pairc Ui Chaoimh 3026 half but the crucial score arrived in the Semi-Final Tipperary v Limerick 1-16/1-11 18/7 Gaelic Grounds Limk 5138 32nd minute when Tipperary’s Philip Quirke availed of the new rule Semi-Final Clare v Waterford 2-22/0-9 19/7 Cusack Park Ennis 3176 concerning the square ball to punch to the net from close range. Cork stayed in Final Clare v Tipperary 1-16/1-14 8/8 Cusack Park Ennis 8379 contention throughout the second half but they failed to get closer than two (down 2.4%) Average 2012 4,930 points and the Tipperary defence held out to quality for the Munster final with Comparable average Figure 2011 5,052 four points to spare. Electric Ireland Minor Hurling and Football Championships The Munster Final on July 8th was played in the Gaelic Grounds Limerick and was The Munster Minor Football Championship got underway with three matches on April a repeat of the first round meeting of 14th. Cork had 16 points to spare over Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds while Clare Tipperary and Kerry. Tipperary were in defeated Waterford at Ennis by 20 points. The highlight of the first round was the the strange position of favourites but it meeting of Kerry and 2011 Munster and All-Ireland champions Tipperary in Tralee. After was Kerry who dominated the first half, a low scoring first half, Kerry led a wasteful Tipperary side by 0-4 to 0-2. However, the building up a seven point lead before second half was a different story and a couple of Colman Kennedy goals helped retiring at half-time with a deserved five Tipperary to a seven point victory and with it, signalled their intent to retain their point advantage. The second half was Munster crown. The Quarter-Final losers now set about earning their way back in to a different story as Tipperary scored 2-4 the semi-finals via the playoffs. Kerry and Waterford met in Dungarvan on April 17th without reply after the interval to take a and despite a slow start, Kerry eventually got on top against Waterford to win by 1-14 five point lead. Kerry did respond and to 1-3. This earned Kerry a home tie v Limerick in Tralee a week later. For three-quarters heading in to the closing stages, had of this game, there was little between the sides and if Limerick were more clinical in reduced the deficit to just two points front of goal, they could have been in the lead. With Kerry in front by three points but they could not get the goal required heading in to the final quarter, the home side finally got on top to record 2-4 without and Tipperary were crowned Munster reply to run out winners by 3-9 to 0-5. Minor Football champions for the second consecutive year. The semi-final line-up was now complete with Clare hosting Kerry and Cork at home to Tipperary. Both semi-finals were played on May 16th. In Ennis, Kerry had the better of No. of games: 8 the first half but the concession of two goals saw Clare trail by just a point at the interval. Kerry edged further in front in the second half but failed to put away the Total No of scores: 181 Clare challenge and with a minute of normal time remaining, a Conor Cleary goal for (193 in 2011) Clare left Kerry in front by a solitary point. Kerry would not be denied, adding three Actual Scores: 19 goals & 162 pts (23 goals & 2012 Cadbury Munster GAA Football Under 21 Championship 170 pts in 2011) Average per game: 2.38 gls & Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue ATND 20.25 pts (2.88 goals & 21.25 pts in 2011) Quarter-Final Kerry v Tipperary 0-11/0-5 14/3 Semple Stadium Thurles 1050 The Munster Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-Final Clare v Limerick 2-7/0-10 14/3 Gaelic Grounds Limerick 1013 began on May 2nd. Tipperary had an easy victory over Kerry in Thurles but the Semi-Final Kerry v Waterford 4-26/1-4 28/3 Tralee 1231 other first round games were much Semi-Final Cork v Clare 3-15/1-6 28/3 Pairc Ui Rinn 1129 closer. In Ennis, it took extra time before Waterford got the better of Clare on a Final Cork v Kerry 2-12/1-14 11/4 Austin Stack Park Tralee 5318 scoreline of 1-20 to 3-13 after an entertaining match. With home (up 5.4%) Average 2012 1,948 advantage, Cork were expected to defeat Limerick but instead the visitors Comparable average Figure 2011 1,849 earned a one point victory, 0-16 to 1-12.

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Cork got their semi-final aspirations back Average per game: 3.25 gls & 30.5 pts (4 gls & 28.75 pts in 2011) on track three days later when after a slow start, they defeated Kerry to set up Intermediate Hurling and Junior Football a game with Clare to earn the final The Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship began on May 26th in when semi-final position. Played in Ennis, Cork Tipperary had an easy win over Limerick – 2-20 to 1-11. Three weeks later, Clare were the better team in the first quarter proved too strong for Waterford in the first of the semi-finals at Semple Stadium Thurles. as they led Clare by 0-4 to 0-0. Clare Clare led by eight points midway through the first half and stretched the lead to however were level by half-time and twelve points with ten minutes remaining. Two late goals for Waterford made for an scored the first 9 points of the second interesting finish but Clare still had four points to spare at the final whistle. In the other half to take control. A late Cork goal semi-final a week later at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Tipperary put in an impressive first half had no bearing on the result as Clare still showing to lead by 3-10 to 0-6 after playing with the wind. In fairness to Cork, they had 6 points to spare at the final whistle. kept battling and reduced the deficit to just six points coming in to the closing stages. However, two late Tipperary points ensured that an injury time goal for Cork was a The semi-finals were held after the mere consolation in a 3-18 to 2-16 win for Tipp. Leaving Cert as normal and resulted in victories for both home teams though in The Munster Final was played on July 25th in Nenagh between Tipperary and Clare. different circumstances. In Semple There was little between the sides in the first half until a goal by David Butler on the Stadium on June 27th, Tipperary showed stroke of half-time ensured Tipperary led by 1-10 to 0-10 at the interval after a high signs of having a team capable of scoring first half. Tipperary extended their lead to six points early in the second half as future honours when they inflicted a 19 Clare squandered numerous scoring opportunities. Despite hitting nine wides in the point defeat on Waterford. In the other second half, Clare managed to reduce the deficit to two points with five minutes semi-final two nights later in Ennis, Clare seemed destined to qualify for the final 2012 Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship when they led by six points deep in to the second half. However, two late Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue goals for Limerick meant the game went on to extra time. In the additional Quarter-Final Cork v Limerick 3-13/0-6 14/4 Gaelic Grounds Limerick period, Clare got their noses in front and managed to hold on for a hard-earned Quarter-Final Tipperary v Kerry 2-9/0-8 14/4 Austin Stack Park Tralee two point victory. Quarter-Final Clare v Waterford 2-20/0-6 14/4 Cusack Park Ennis

The Munster Minor Hurling Final was Play-off 1 Kerry v Waterford 1-14/1-3 17/4 Dungarvan played on July 15th at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Clare got off to a fast start, scoring a Play-off 2 Kerry v Limerick 3-9/0-6 24/4 Austin Stack Park Tralee goal and a point before Tipperary got off the mark. When they did score Semi-Final Tipperary v Cork 1-10/16/5 16/5 Pairc Ui Chaoimh however, they did so in dominant fashion as they scored 1-10 to turn a four Semi-Final Kerry v Clare 0-17/16/5 16/5 Cusack Park Ennis point deficit in to an eight point lead approaching half-time. Clare had the Final Tipperary v Kerry 2-14/8/7 8/7 Gaelic Grounds Limerick better of the exchanges either side of half time and by the 42nd minute, remaining. However, Clare could not find the key to unlock the Tipperary defence for Tipperary led by just two points – 1-12 to a goal and late scores for Tipperary ensured victory by a flattering four point margin – 1-10. Just one score separated the sides 1-18 to 0-17. Tipperary would go on to defeat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Final to round up to the final stages and it took two off a successful year for this team. late frees to ensure Tipperary were crowned champions on a scoreline of No. of games: 4 1-16 to 1-12. Tipperary proved their class Total No of scores: 141 (125 in 2011) by going on to win the All-Ireland title, Actual Scores: 13 goals and 128 points (14 goals and 111 points in 2011) defeating Dublin after a replay in the Average per game: 3.25 goals and 32 points (3.5 goals and 27.75 points in 2011) final. The Munster Junior Football Championship kicked off on May 20th as Waterford got No. of games: 8 the better of Limerick by 2-13 to 1-10 at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick. Two Waterford goals in the first half proved crucial to Waterford’s success as they led by six points at Total No of scores: 270 (262 in half-time and despite some good play by Limerick in the second half, Waterford were 2011) still six points up at the end. The second Quarter-Final held in Nenagh six days later was Actual Scores: 26 gls & a close affair between Kerry and Tipperary. The home side scored the first two points 244 pts (32 goals & 230 pts in 2011)

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before Kerry began to dominate and a Niall Ó’Sé goal helped Kerry to a seven point Inter-Provincial Hurling Semi-final and interval lead. Tipperary were on top for long periods of the second half and a 36th was played on Sunday March 4th in minute goal by Damien O'Brien brought Tipperary back in to contention. The gap was Sixmilebridge. Clare led early on but by down to two point’s midway through the second half but despite not playing well, the interval, Tipperary had earned a Kerry managed to get the all-important scores to ensure victory by 1-11 to 1-9. 1-12 to 1-7 lead. A Clare goal midway The first of the semi-finals on June 9th at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick saw Clare easily through the second half left just a point account for Waterford on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-6. On the following day at Pairc Ui between the teams. However, Clare Chaoimh, Cork got off to a good start to lead by four points inside 12 minutes. accuracy in front of goal let them However, by the interval, Kerry had edged in front by a point. Kerry dominated most down, recording 16 wides over the 70 of the second half and the game seemed to be petering out when the Kingdom led minutes. Tipperary emptied the bench in by six points with 8 minutes left. However, Cork put in a powerful closing surge, scoring the final quarter and secured a six point four points without reply to reduce the deficit and at the final whistle, Kerry were victory on a scoreline of 1-21 to 2-12. relieved to still have two points to spare over Cork, winning by 0-13 to 1-8. The Munster Final was played in Miltown-Malbay on July 11th. The home side AIB Munster GAA Club Championships dominated the opening exchanges and two Clare goals put them in the driving seat. Before detailing our 2012 Munster Club However, Kerry added 1-2 without reply before half-time to reduce Clare’s lead to 2-5 Champions, congratulations to to 1-7 at half-time. Kerry took the lead early in the second half picking off point after Milltown-Castlemaine (Kerry) who point as they began to dominate in all areas. The match was as good as over when became the only Munster club Kerry added two late goals and despite a consolation goal for Clare at the end, Kerry champion from 2011 to go on and were still eleven points to the good at the final whistle – 3-18 to 3-7. Kerry would go on capture All-Ireland honours in February to capture the All-Ireland Junior Football title with a victory over Mayo in late August. 2012 with a seven point victory over Davitts (Mayo). No. of games: 5 Total No of scores: 120 (119 in 2011) The 2012 Munster Club Championships Actual Scores: 12 goals and 108 points (11 goals and 108 points in 2011) got underway on the last Sunday in Average per game: 2.4 goals and 21.6 points (2.2 goals and 21.6 points in 2011) October when Thurles Sarsfields and Kilmallock served up a thriller in the Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship with the Tipperary 2012 Electric Ireland Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship champions winning by 2-12 to 0-15. Two weeks later, Thurles Sarsfields again Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue showed resolve when despite losing a lead to Sarsfields (Cork), they managed Quarter-Final Waterford v Clare 1-20/3-13 2/5 Cusack Park Ennis (AET) to score 1-2 without reply in injury time to win. The other semi-final between De La Quarter-Final Tipperary v Kerry 6-21/0-11 2/5 Semple Stadium Thurles Salle and Newmarket-on-Fergus proved Quarter-Final Limerick v Cork 0-16/1-12 2/5 Pairc Ui Chaoimh to be just as exciting, decided by a late De La Salle goal. The Munster Club Play-off 1 Cork v Kerry 6-22/1-4 5/5 Austin Stack Park Tralee Senior Hurling Final was played on November 25th and was a repeat of the Play-off 2 Clare v Cork 0-18/1-9 10/5 Cusack Park Ennis 2010 decider won by De La Salle. Thurles Sarsfields had the better of the Semi-Final Tipperary v Waterford 2-25/0-12 27/6 Semple Stadium Thurles early exchanges but a De La Salle goal just before the interval brought the Semi-Final Clare v Limerick 1-19/2-14 29/6 Cusack Park Ennis (AET) Waterford champions back in to contention. Crucially, De La Salle also Final Tipperary v Clare 1-16/1-12 15/7 Pairc Ui Chaoimh had a man sent off just before half-time and Thurles Sarsfields led by 1-9 to 1-7 at Waterford Crystal and Mc Grath Cup competitions the break with the prospect of a man The 2012 McGrath Cup Senior Football competition was won by Cork and was advantage to come. De La Salle made covered in the report for 2011. The 2012 Waterford Crystal Cup began on January light of this burden early in the second 22nd as Tipperary began their year with a 2-24 to 1-16 victory over LIT. The competition half as they drew level but in the final provided competitive games over the ensuing three weekends, including a draw stages, Thurles Sarsfields managed to after extra time between Limerick and Clare – sides that would meet again in other get the scores needed and ran out competitions as the year progressed. The semi-finals on February 12th were high winners by five points – 1-21 to 1-16. scoring affairs as Clare defeated Waterford by 3-17 to 4-9 in Waterford while Tipperary needed extra time to defeat Cork by 0-26 to 1-19 in Templemore. The The Munster Club Senior Football final needed to be put back 2 weeks due to Munster’s involvement in the M Donnelly Championship began on November

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Underage Attendances 2012 game. would go on to Grade Total Number Average Averages add two further points and in difficult conditions, held out for a 1-5 to 0-7 Under 21 9741 5 1948 1849 victory. The final played at Pairc Ui Football (up 5.4%) Chaoimh on December 2nd saw Dr. Crokes of Kerry retain their title in some Under 21 19719 4 4930 5052 style. They dominated the first half and Hurling (down 2.4%) led by 0-11 to 0-4 at the interval and stretched this lead to 11 points midway Minor 13508 7 1930 1951 through the second half. Castlehaven Hurling * (down 1.1%) had the better of the final quarter but at the final whistle, Dr. Crokes had Minor 8685 7 1241 818 successfully retained their title on a scoreline of 0-19 to 0-12. Football* (up 51.71%) The Munster Club Intermediate Hurling Total Underage 51653 23 2246 2124 Championship began on the October Attendances (up 5.7%) bank holiday weekend. The first Quarter-Final saw Silvermines (Tipperary) easily account for Ruan (Clare) by 1-15 to 0-6 at Sixmilebridge. The second 2012 Munster GAA Hurling Intermediate Championship Quarter-Final proved not to be so straight-forward as Ballybrown (Limerick) Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue Quarter-Final and Ballinhassig (Cork) could not be Quarter-Final Tipperary v Limerick 2-20 /1-11 25/5 MacDonagh Park Nenagh separated during 80 minutes of entertaining action at Pairc Ui Rinn. The Semi-Final Clare v Waterford 1-19 /3-9 27/6 Semple Stadium Thurles replay at Kilmallock on November 3rd resulted in a six point victory for Semi-Final Tipperary v Cork 3-18/ 2-16 24/6 Pairc Ui Chaoimh Ballybrown. In the semi-finals, Silvermines were made to fight all the way against Final Tipperary v Clare 1-18 /0-17 25/7 MacDonagh Park Nenagh An Rinn (Waterford), eventually getting the late scores required to ensure a 0-13 4th. Castlehaven (Cork) had too much for Dromcollogher Broadford (Limerick) at to 0-11 victory at Dolla. The other Clonakility, winning by 1-15 to 0-7. Meanwhile, Dr. Crokes (Kerry) built up an impressive semi-final saw Ballybrown again eight point lead over Kilmurry-Ibrickane (Clare) at Quilty in the second semi-final only needing extra time, this time with to see the home team dominate the final 20 minutes. The comeback yielded eight Ballyduff (Kerry) as the opposition. points to just one for Crokes but that final point for the Kerry side proved to be enough However, it was Ballyduff who were the as they hung on for a 2-8 to 0-13 victory. Dr. Crokes had no such troubles in the better side in the additional 20 minutes semi-final, defeated Clonmel Commercials (Tipperary) in their own pitch in Killarney as they qualified for the final by 2-13 to by 1-14 to 0-6. The other semi-final was the proverbial game of two halves in 0-14. The final played at Semple Stadium . With wind advantage in the first half, Waterford champions Stradbally led Thurles on November 24th was certainly by 0-6 to 0-1 at half-time. Castlehaven (Cork) came more in to it in the second half a game of two halves. Ballyduff and drew level with 11 minutes remaining when they scored the only goal of the dominated the first half in almost every facet but 10 wides in this period meant their reward for this dominance was a 2012 Munster GAA Football Junior Championship 0-6 to 0-3 interval lead. Silvermines would improve greatly in the second Comórtas Teams Scores Date Venue Quarter-Final half, going on to outscore their Kerry opponents by 0-11 to 0-2 with six of Quarter-Final Waterford v Limerick 2-13 /1-10 20/5 Gaelic Grounds Limerick these points coming in the final 8 minutes to ensure a 0-14 to 0-8 win for Quarter-Final Kerry v Tipperary 1-11 /1-9 26/5 MacDonagh Park Nenagh the Tipperary champions.

Semi-Final Clare v Waterford 0-13 /0-6 9/6 Gaelic Grounds Limerick The Munster Club Intermediate Football Championship began on Saturday Semi-Final Kerry v Cork 0-13/ 1-8 10/6 Pairc Ui Chaoimh November 3rd when St. Vincent’s (Cork) proved too strong for Moycarkey-Borris Final Kerry v Clare 3-18 /3-7 11/7 Miltown-Malbay (Tipperary) at Pairc Ui Rinn, winning by

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1-12 to 0-6. The other Quarter-Final signalled their intentions with a 1-23 to Armagh with Ulster providing the played on the final day was much 0-3 victory over Kilmacthomas formidable opposition. After a close first closer with Pallasgreen (Limerick) having (Waterford). Kenmare continued their half, Ulster led by 1-7 to 0-9 at half-time. a point to spare over Ballinameela good form in the semi-final with a 2-15 Munster were the better team for much (Waterford) at Cappoquin, to 1-8 victory over (Cork) in of the second half, taking a three point winning by 2-8 to 2-7. A week later, the Killarney. The other lead on two occasions and most semi-finals were both close affairs. semi-final was a low scoring affair with crucially, heading in to the final 5 Kerry’s Finuge had just three points to Cappamore (Limerick) defeating minutes. Ulster added two points to spare over Pallasgreen at Bruff, winning Clarecastle (Clare) by 1-6 to 0-4 in the leave just the minimum between the by 2-9 to 1-9 while St. Vincent’s earned Gaelic Grounds Limerick. The final sides before Ulster struck for a late goal a one point victory over O’Curry’s played at Mallow on December 9th was by full-back Neil McGee (Donegal) to (Clare) by 0-7 to 0-6 at Pairc Ui Rinn. The a high scoring affair with the Kenmare seal a come from behind 3-11 to 1-15 Munster Final was played at Mallow on forwards in particular in good form. success. November 25th and was a low scoring Kenmare led by 0-9 to 0-2 after the first affair. James Flaherty’s early quarter and despite adding another five Referees second-half goal for Finuge proved to points before the interval, Cappamore At Provincial level we continue to be be the crucial score as the Kerry got back in to contention with 1-4 of served well by a bunch of high quality champions won by 1-5 to 0-5 over St. their own to leave the half-time score dedicated referees who continually Vincent’s. 0-14 to 1-6. The rate of scores decreased perform their role in a professional unsurprisingly in the second half as manner. In particular, it is good to see The Junior Club Hurling Championship in Kenmare extended their lead to eight new, younger referees gaining Munster began with a 0-14 to 1-2 victory points. A late Cappamore goal served experience at inter-county level and we for St. Kieran’s (Limerick) over as a consolation score as Kenmare were look forward to their continued progress Kilsheelan-Kilcash (Tipperary) in the crowned champions by 0-20 to 2-8. in the coming year. Thanks to the Gaelic Grounds Limerick. A week later, referees committee led by Willie Barrett St. Kieran’s would have a tougher game M Donnelly Inter-Provincial and Kevin Walsh for their organisation in their semi-final with Kenmare Championships and support of our referees, linemen Shamrocks in Fitzgerald Stadium The Munster hurlers managed by Liam and umpires without which we would Killarney, winning by 1-11 to 1-7. The Sheedy (Tipperary) played Leinster in have no games. other semi-final saw Kildorrery (Cork) the semi-final of the Martin Donnelly proving too strong for Butlerstown Inter-Provincial Hurling Championship on NACB (Waterford) at the WIT GAA Grounds, Sunday February 19th at The partnership between the North winning by 4-19 to 0-11. In keeping with Kilkenny. A Leinster team dominated by American County Board (NACB) GAA the tradition in recent years, the Munster Kilkenny players were much better than and Munster GAA continues to evolve Club Junior Hurling Final was played in their Munster counter-parts in the first with the ultimate aim of ensuring the Mallow on the second Sunday of half en-route to a 3-8 to 0-8 interval long term sustainability and growth of December and it produced one of the lead. Munster played much better in the our Games in North America. The NACB, matches of the year. St. Kieran’s second half, reducing the deficit to just which was established in 1959, caters for deservedly led by three points at two points with five minutes remaining. more than 10,000 players playing with half-time and still led by a point midway Munster had one last chance but Pat 114 clubs and is currently engaged in 15 through the second half. However, a Horgan’s penalty was saved and youth programmes. The official launch Kildorrery goal by Peter O'Brien in the Leinster added two late points as of the North American County Board 48th minute helped put the Cork insurance to run out winners by 3-14 to Strategic Plan at the 2012 Annual champions in front, a lead extended to 1-16. Congress is another step in securing the four points with 10 minutes remaining. St. The Munster footballers managed by future of our games in North America in Kieran’s applied all the pressure in the Ger O'Sullivan (Cork) also drew Leinster the coming years. The strategy final stages but at the final whistle, with this match being played in Parnell document, which was devised with the Kildorrery were two points in front, 1-11 Park Dublin on February 19th. Munster assistance of Munster GAA, covers the to 0-12 and were crowned Munster had the better of the opening half and promotion of Hurling, , champions. deserved led by 1-10 to 1-4 at the Camogie and Ladies Football across the interval. Leinster’s play improved in the continent. The plan covers the following The Munster Club Junior Football second half but Munster kept their noses areas - Games Development; Championship began on November in front and secured a place in the final Communications, Sponsorship and 18th as Cappamore (Limerick) travelled by virtue of a 1-16 to 1-13 victory. The Marketing; Volunteers, Player Welfare to Borrisokane (Tipperary) and defeated Martin Donnelly Inter-Provincial Football and Club Excellence; Administration, the home side by 2-7 to 0-6. 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Insurance; NACB and Munster GAA Distinguished Service / Other Awards and promoting our games and Partnership. Like any plan, the success Categories Association. We thank all of those in the will come from the hard work required COACHING & SCHOOLS GAA: education sector who through their to achieve the objectives as laid out Tim O’Byrne (Waterford) dedication and work continue to grow and Munster GAA remains committed MEDIA AWARD: our games at schools level. to ensuring we provide whatever Weeshie Fogarty (Kerry) assistance that is required to meet this REFEREEING AWARD: At Primary Schools level, there is challenge. John Motherway (Cork) excellent work on-going at Cumann na Council Sub Committees SPECIAL MERIT AWARD: mBunscol level and the help and The work of the numerous Munster GAA Michael McDonnell (Limerick) assistance of local clubs is crucial in sub-committees continued unabated DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE GAA ensuring this continues. The Primary during the past year. The importance of Harry Greensmyth (Limerick) Game continues to be the aspiration of this subcommittee structure is crucial CLUB OF THE YEAR: many of our young boys and girls who and we thank all of those voluntary Dr. Crokes (Kerry) dream of wearing their county jersey GAA officials who give of their time to MANAGER OF THE YEAR: one day. We thank The Star newspaper serve on these sub-committees. Donal Moloney and for their continued sponsorship of this Gerry O’Connor (Clare) important promotion. Annual Awards HALL OF FAME (FOOTBALL): Bord Gais Energy were once again the Denis Coughlan (Cork) At Post-Primary schools level, we sponsors of our Annual Awards and we HALL OF FAME (HURLING): continue to enjoy great games. As we thank them for their continued support. Pat Hartigan (Limerick) look forward to the 2013/2014 school Hosted at the Malton Hotel Killarney, the SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR year, the plans to run competitions night was a huge success and enjoyed Donal O'Leary (Kerry) which will include teams from what by all present and we thank the hotel were historically known as the Colleges for the excellent meal and for the Ladies Football / Camogie / Handball and Vocational Schools sectors is a hospitality shown on the night. To the Munster GAA continues to have has a welcome development. many worthy Award recipients, thank good relationship with our sister you for your positive contribution to our Associations and with handball which At Third Level, our GAA colleges within games and the GAA. serves the GAA community well. With the province continue to do great work. the completion of our new HQ, the UCC hosted the centenary Fitzgibbon Playing Awards offices of all three Associations now use Cup and duly won the competition and MINOR HURLER OF THE YEAR the new facilities – something which we congratulate them and all the other John McGrath (Tipperary) further enhances this cooperation. We colleges from the province who MINOR FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR: wish all three Associations continued achieved success during the past year. Colman Kennedy (Tipperary) success in the future as we look to UNDER 21 HURLER OF THE YEAR: further improve our relationship with Development Grants Tony Kelly (Clare) them, not just as Provincial level but also Despite the difficult economic times, the UNDER 21 FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR: at Club and County. Munster GAA Development Grants Donal Og Hodnett (Cork) continue to be an important financial INTERMEDIATE HURLER OF THE YEAR: Croke Park Staff support for our clubs across Munster. The David Butler (Tipperary) Many thanks to the Croke Park team total number of grant applications was JUNIOR FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR: under the stewardship of Paraic Duffy down slightly in 2012 with 158 David Callaghan (Kerry) for their help and assistance to the staff applications (compared to 164 for CAMOGIE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: and members of the Munster Council 2011). Munster GAA remains in a Fiona Lafferty (Clare) during the year. position to support clubs with the same LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALLER OF THE percentage of the overall spend as in YEAR Uachtarán better times, something which is much Brid Stack (Cork) At the 2012 Congress in Laois, Liam appreciated by clubs who continue to HANDBALLER OF THE YEAR: O’Neill took over from Christy Cooney as develop their facilities. John Ferncombe (Tipperary) Uachtarán CLG. We congratulate Liam SENIOR FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR: on his elevation to this office and thank Financial Matters Donncha O'Connor (Cork) him for his help and cooperation to the The review of our Financial report will be SENIOR HURLER OF THE YEAR: Munster Council at all times. covered by our Treasurer Michael Patrick “Bonner” Maher (Tipperary) Fitzgerald and our former Financial Schools Controller Enda McGuane. The role of our schools at all levels is critical to the success of developing

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Inter County/ Inter Club Championships – 2012 Roll of Honour Attendances Throughout recent years, there has Grade Team been a specific focus on attendances Inter-County Senior Hurling Tipperary by sections of the media and this Inter-County Senior Football Cork reached new heights in 2012. A similar focus does not seem to be as apparent Inter-County Intermediate Hurling Tipperary with other sports for some reason. By Inter-County Junior Football Kerry citing falling attendances, the media then turn to GAA personalities past and Inter-County Fé 21 Football Cork present to attribute this perceived Inter-County Fé 21 Hurling Clare fall-off on items such as ticket prices, the format of the championship, the Inter-County Minor Hurling Tipperary standard of play on offer etc. From a Inter-County Minor Football Tipperary media perspective, this is a common Waterford Crystal Cup 2012 Tipperary practice but if attendances are not falling dramatically then the original McGrath Cup 2012 Cork premise of the issue at hand is based on Inter-Club Senior Hurling Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) incorrect information. The facts of the matter when highlighted at the end of Inter–Club Senior Football Dr Crokes (Kerry) the year rarely receive back-page Inter–Club Intermediate Hurling Silvermines (Tipperary) comment or mention of any description when they show that the dramatic Inter–Club Intermediate Football Finuge (Kerry) fall-off in attendances written about Inter–Club Junior Hurling Kildorrery (Cork) during the summer months turns out not Inter-Club Junior Football Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) to be accurate.

The most focus on attendances was reserved for the Munster Senior Hurling Inter County/ Inter Club Championships – 2012 Roll of Honour Championship. In the four matches, Grade Team despite negative comments about all the size of the crowds on each Iomáint Shinsir Cathal Mc Allister (Cork) occasion, the trend in attendance is Peil Shinsir Eddie Kinsella (Laois) down by 0.32% or in actual figures, a Iomáint Idirmheanach Diarmuid Kirwan (Cork) collective reduction of 300 patrons less than in 2011. Measure this against a 5.7% Peil Shoisir Brian Tyrell (Tipperary) increase in attendances for the Munster Iomáint Fé 21 John Sexton (Cork) Minor and Under 21 Hurling and Football matches – an increase of 2802 patrons Peil Fé 21 Keith O’ Brien (Tipperary) from 2011 and it puts in to perspective Iomáint na Mionúr Colm Lyons (Cork) the negative agenda in relation to our attendance figures. Peil na Mionúr Conor Lane (Cork) Corn Mhic Craith Pádraig O’ Sullivan (Kerry) The easiest target for criticism on Waterford Crystal Cup Diarmuid Kirwan (Cork) attendances came in the Munster Senior Football Championship which dropped by 24% or in total, by just over 12,000 in total. This reduction can be Club Championships Referees 2012 attributed to the attendance of the Grade Team Cork v Kerry match which in 2011 attracted over 41,000 people for a Iomáint Shinsir na gClub Shane Hourigan (Limerick) Munster Final in Fitzgerald Stadium Peil Shinsir na gClub Michael Meade (Limerick) Killarney. This year’s meeting for the semi-final clash of the old rivals Iomáint Idirmheanach na gClub Jer Lynch (Kerry) attracted an attendance of 23,184. Peil Idirmheanach na gClub Derek O’Mahoney (Tipperary) Comparisons between these two figures without consideration of the venue or Iomáint Shoisir na gClub Damian Fox (Clare) the stage of the competition were held Peil Shoisir na gClub Maurice Condon (Waterford) as evidence of falling attendances. It is

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worth pointing out that in Cork v Kerry make our games safe for patrons. championship matches played in Pairc Robert Frost will assume the role of • To all the Players at every grade Ui Chaoimh over the last ten years, the Munster GAA Chairman at Convention who provided the entertainment attendance levels has been remarkably after three years as Vice-Chairman. though their efforts and dedication. consistent with just two exceptions (see During this time, Robert has provided The popularity of the games for the below). This clearly illustrates that for important leadership in the area of patrons attending the games and various reasons, the Cork v Kerry Coaching and Games and we wish him for those watching or listening to attendances in Killarney tend to be every success in his new role leading our media coverage is testament to the significantly higher than for the same Council for the next three years. level of excellence you have pairing at the Pairc Ui Chaiomh venue. achieved in your chosen sport and In the role of Treasurer, Michael the commitment and passion you 2002 Munster Semi-Final Replay – 22568 Fitzgerald has worked well with our have shown for our games and 2005 Munster Final – 32000 former Financial Controller Enda Association. 2006 Munster Final Replay – 23683 McGuane and this team work serves the • To all the GAA clubs, thanks for 2008 Munster Final – 22784 Council well. While our PRO Ed Donnelly everything you do to keep the GAA 2009 Munster Semi-Final Replay – 30270 works well with the media and our GAA to the forefront of every community 2010 Munster Semi-Final – 23465 units to keep all informed and to in the province. 2012 Munster Semi-Final – 23184 promote our Games. • To the media personnel, national and local, for the excellent Admission Prices & Packages Sympathy coverage which our games receive During the 2012 Championships, cost As with every year The Association in the at every level throughout the year. was an important factor for supporters Province has lost many of its members • To the Sponsors who provide wishing to attend our games. A series of over the past twelve months. On Behalf generous sponsorship to the Council packages focused on value for families of the Council I wish to convey • To the Uachtarán, Ard Stiurthóir and and GAA members was rolled out to sympathy and condolences to all all the staff in Páirc an Chrócaigh for counties and via local radio in particular bereaved relatives and friends of those the co-operation and assistance in advance of the Munster who passed away during 2012. Go received during 2012 Championship and during the season. dtuga Dia snaimhneas siorai da • Thanks for the contribution made to While the take-up of these was high in a n-anamnacha do léir. the work of the Council by all of staff minority of counties, for whatever of Comhairle na Mumhan: Enda, reason this strategy was not successful in Buíochas Kathleen, Nuala and new arrival reaching our supporters who seemed In concluding this report, many thanks Mary O’Mahony who joined the unaware in a lot of cases of the to the following for their cooperation staff following Kathleen's retirement. discounts on offer. What did seem to with Munster GAA during 2012 - Thanks also to Joey Carton and Pat work was the strategy of giving a 5 euro O’Shea for their leadership on the reduction to those who purchased in • To the County Officers in the six Coaching front. This year also we advance of both of our Munster Finals County Committees in Munster. had 2 students on placement John and this is something which will need to • To the Referees, Linesmen, Fourth and Nicola. My thanks to both for be looked at for the 2013 season. The officials, Umpires and Assessors for their commitment and hard work. GAA continue to be to the forefront in the manner in which they officiated allowing our Under 16s to attend our at our games in 2012 Go raibh mile maith agaibh. Championship matches either free of • To the officers and members of the charge or for 5 euro at ticketed games, schools bodies for the ongoing work Mise le meas, something which receives widespread they do in support of our games in praise from supporters and the various levels of schools. Eamonn Ó Donnghaile | Ed Donnelly commentators alike. • To the Event Controllers, Safety Oifigeach Caidreamh Poibli Officers, and Chief Stewards in our Comhairle na Mumhan CLG Council Officers stadia. Munster GAA is well served by the • To the several Stilesmen, Stewards, Officers elected to lead this Province. As Groundsmen, Catering personnel Sean Walsh finishes his three year term who have helped us during the year as Chairman of the Munster Council, he in ensuring that access to our does so in the knowledge that he has games, at whatever level, is safe done an excellent job in difficult times and efficient. Also to the Event for our GAA units and supporters alike. Controllers in the major venues and We wish him well in whatever GAA role to the Gardai, Health Board he takes up in the future. personnel, and many others who

34 Financial Overview 2012

Introduction endeavoured to highlight important It is worth noting that attendances at or relevant statistics. The following is a the Senior Hurling championship 2012 was a challenging and difficult brief analysis of the items on the matches have levelled off and it is financial year for the Council. Much revenue account of the financial hoped that 2013 will see an increase effort has been expended to try and statements. in the overall figures for the hurling communicate to club members how championships. At time of writing the the Council operates financially. As Revenue final touches are being made to a well as print and social media the Gate Receipts in our senior detailed match promotion and Council visited all counties in the € advertising plan which we hope will province to meet with clubs and this championships were down 670,948 in 2012. The major reason for this drop help to grow attendances at all our process was well worthwhile and matches in 2013. should continue. was the attendance at the Cork v Overall income (before contra Kerry Senior Football Semi Final in Cork Gate Receipts remain the Councils income) net of direct costs and which was down almost 20,000 from major source of income at 48%. The Central Council Funding was down the attendance at this fixture in 2011. Senior Hurling championship by €342,633 following on from a drop However on review 22,000 has been accounted for 49% of total Gate of €1,081,340 for last year’s accounts. the average attendance at this Receipts a decrease 6% on the 2011 However once again Munster GAA fixture when it played in Cork for the figure, however the 2011 figure did has maintained a very high level of last ten years. Once again not include any club championship funding and support to all the discounted tickets were available to gate receipts. Gate receipts from the Counties during 2012.The following Families, Students and Oaps, however Minor championships showed a year table illustrates monies paid and due in 2012 discounts were also available on year increase of 12%. It is very to the 6 Munster Counties in 2012. through clubs initially and when important that the policy of fixing unsold tickets were available through these games at times and venues Once again BDO (Limerick) were selected Supervalu and Centra convenient for patrons continues. appointed as the Councils auditors, stores. In fact it is worth noting that this was the Councils fifth full audit only when compared to sales through Central Council income shows a slight and another unqualified opinion was Counties only Tipperary came close decline however this is related to the delivered. to matching sales through these 10 month financial year. Commercial outlets. It is now time to consider the Income distributed by Croke Park As highlighted in last year’s report all method of ticket distribution utilised from Central Sponsors ( €250,000) GAA units now operate the same across the Province. The ease with remained steady, TV revenue was up financial end of year 31st of October. which patrons can access tickets by €75,000 to €375,000. However However this change means that through these outlets and online is these figures do not reflect the actual comparisons with the 2011 financial making sales through clubs commercial value of the Munster year are not made on a like for like increasingly irrelevant. While the Championships due to the basis as 2011 only reflected a 10 ideology of rewarding hardworking centralised revenue sharing system month trading year. club members by distributing good operated by Croke Park. However where possible we have quality tickets through our network of clubs is sound, the practicality of this Financial Income shows an increase tried to focus in on relevant figures of 9% for 2012 however with further which facilitate comparison or process is now in doubt.

Monies Payable to the 6 Munster Counties in 2011

Area Clare Limerick Tipperary Cork Kerry Waterford Total

Team Expenses and Field Rent €90,776 €56,933 €129,562 €178,863 €59,459 €56,907 €572,500

Coaching Projects €57,500 €57,500 €57,500 €50,000 €50,000 €57,500 €330,500

Coaching Personnel €122,502 €121,545 €140,396 €174,368 €166,362 €126,300 €851,473

Physical Development €155,496 €76,832 €96,508 €257,077 €529,577 €133,375 €1,248,865

County Total €426,274 €312,810 €423,966 €660,308 €805,398 €374,082 €3,002,838

35 Financial Overview 2012

Sources of Revenue 2012 Sources of Revenue 2012

4.2% 1.6%

Gate Receipts 34.5% 48.0% Commercial Central Council Funding Financial Income 11.7% Other Income

UtilisationofRevenue2012

Utilisation of Revenue 2012

CapitalGrants 19% 24% 1% OperatingGrants 5% Administration 8% PlayerWelfare GamesDevelopment 26% 12% 4% TeamCosts CompetitionCosts MatchDayCosts

36  Financial Overview 2012

interest rate drops forecasted at EU for 46,000 hours of physical Balance Sheet and Financial level this figure is likely to drop in 2013. activity. This is the equivalent of Management employing 62 PE teachers to Costs deliver the equivalent exercise Reflecting the current property output. market the old Council Offices were Match Day Costs have increased and • The value generated by G.A.A. revalued at year-end and an represent 35% of Gate Receipts in activity in schools is estimated at impairment charge of €95,000 is 2012. While many costs have been €2.2 million. carried in the accounts. Both the reduced over the last five years the • The lifetime value that a player Creditors and Debtors figures show Council is still paying 15% of the Gross receives from GAA activity is decreases. The Council has a gate in field rent. In addition the cost valued at €3,650 from Under 8 to year-end surplus of €428,138, all of of hiring Gardai remains very high. minor. this figure being transferred to However the major reason for this • The health benefits derived from revenue reserves. increase is due to additional works playing Gaelic Games and Social carried out at venues in order to skills development are identified New HQ Development make them safe for use. Much of this by parents as the two most work is of a temporary nature important outcomes of their This development is covered in detail resulting in higher costs for the children’s involvement in the in other sections of this report. Council. However planned G.A.A. However at time of writing renovations due to commence in • On average parents are receiving approximately €500,000 remains 2013 should see this figure reduced in a €7.54 return on investment for outstanding and this will all be paid the future. The last contributory factor every euro spent on membership over by September 2013. In keeping for the increase in costs is an increase based on the benefits their with Council policy the development in marketing expenditure focusing on children receive. of this excellent new facility has not driving ticket sales. impacted on the Councils day to day Player Welfare is mainly related to expenditure. One match related cost beyond gate receipts and the decline in this control of the Council is Medal and area reflects the decline in gate Michéal Mac Gearailt Trophy costs. Resulting from the receipts. It is worth noting that 6% of Cisteoir soaring global cost of gold, gross gate receipts go directly into expenditure in this area is likely to the Players Injury scheme. Eanna Mac Dubhain increase again in 2013. Leas-Runaí Administration costs are up, while this Games Development costs are up on is partially due to the 12 month last year however this is due to a financial year an increase in travel longer financial year. Many of you will claims due to increased committee be familiar with the recent study activity has had an impact. conducted by the Council into this area. This independently conducted Overall Capital Grants decreased in research revealed for the first time the 2012. However the number of clubs value for money being delivered in applying for grants remained steady this area, some of its more telling at 166. The average expenditure of statistics are as follows: clubs has dropped from €80,878 in 2009 to €29,180 in 2012. • 58,000 underage players across the six Munster counties Clubs availing of funding in Category • 10,537 mentors and coaches 6 received a grant of 15.98% of their currently engaged through clubs total expenditure up by 3% from 2012. • €1.64 million investment by Full details of the Physical Munster G.A.A. in 2011 has Development Grants paid in 2012 created a return on investment of follow this review. €20million. • GAA activity in schools accounts

37 Financial Overview 2012

Physical Development Grants

CLARE (An Clár) CORK (Corcaigh) TIPPERARY (Tiobraid Árann)

Club Grant Club Grant Club Grant € € Bodyke 815 Ballinora 2,500 Ballina €15,000 € € Corofin 1,562 Newcestown 15,000 Borrisoleigh €15,000 € € Crusheen 743 Ballinascarty 6,653 Borrisokane €3,950 € € Eire Og, Ennis 913 16,000 Moyne/Templetouhy €16,000 € Feakle 2,245 Sarsfields €3,035 € € Ballinahinch 0 Inagh-Kilnamona 3,519 € € € Uibh Laoire 2,280 Ballina 3,078 Kilmaley 3,992 € € € Doheny 6,427 Ballylooby/Castlegrace 2,817 Lissycasey 4,221 € 4,205 Clonakenny €1,301 O' Currys €1,562 € € Lisdoonvarna (St. Brekan's) €1,019 Bandon 17,184 Clonmel Centre 1,000 € € Sixmilebridge €5,539 Bantry Blues 3,232 Clonoulty Rossmore 5,085 € € St. Joseph's/Doorabarefield €5,094 2,553 Eire Óg Annacarthy/Donohill 4,848 € € Wolfe Tones €2,259 Ballinascarthy 0 Fethard 1,141 € Ballinhassig 9,116 Golden Kilfeakle €1,111 € WATERFORD (Port Lairge) Ballyhea 3,223 Moycarkey Borris €2,842 € € Club Grant Ballymartle 4,618 Moyle Rovers 6,016 € Belgooly 517 Roscrea €2,442 Ballygunner €16,000 Bishopstown €24,050 € Kill Sean Treacys 0 € € Butlerstown €8,833 Carraig na bhfear 1,420 590,453 € Ballygunner €30,000 Carrigaline 16,787 € Ferrybank €0 Castlemartyr 5,783 € KERRY (Ciaraí) Geraldines €0 Castletownroche 9,324 € € Kilrossanty 3,906 Charleville 30,000 Club Grant € Kill 3,597 Clonakilty €8,590 Brosna €12,500 € € Stradbally 0 1,521 € € Gneeveguilla 15,000 Portlaw 4,018 €7,240 € € Nire/Fourmilewater 2,098 € Killarney Legion 15,000 Cullen 1,604 € € Abbeydorney 5,059 LIMERICK (Luimneach) Doheny 616 Ballymacelligot €1,191 Donoughmore €2,898 Club Grant € Ilen Rovers €1,726 Causeway 1,160 € € Feohanagh/Castlemachon 7,875 Kanturk €5,591 Cordal 997 € € Monaleen 0 Kildorrery €5,371 Cromane 1,686 € € Ballybrown 6,907 Kilworth 1,261 Dingle €978 € Ballinacurra Gaels 5,781 € Mallow 0 Dr. Crokes €2,282 Blackrock €0 Milford €4,021 € Croom €3,501 Emmets 2,742 Midleton €7,381 € Feenagh/Kilmeedy €1,730 Kilgarvan 913 Nemo Rangers €3,317 Galbally €921 € € Killarney Legion 14,481 Kilteely/Dromkeen €1,848 Rockchapel 2,091 € € Listry 4,529 Mungret €1,052 Sarsfields 230 Lixnaw €1,597 € St. Catherines €0 Na Piarsaigh 810 € € Piarsaigh na Dromoda 724 Newcastle West €895 Teampall Gael 9,714 € € Oola 715 Uibh Laoire €0 Rathmore 30,000 € Old Christians €4,238 Spa 1,738 Patrickswell €1,272 South Liberties €2,253 Staker wallace €7,439 38 Financial Statements For the period ended 31st October 2012

Independent Auditors' Report to the officers of Comhairle Na Mumhan, Cumann Luith Chleas Gael

We have audited the financial statements or Comhairle Na Munthan, Cumann Luith Chleas BDO LIMERICK Gael ror the period ended 31 October 2012 on pages 4 to 13 which comprise the income Four Michael Street, and expenditure account, the balance sheet, the cashflow statement and the related notes. Limerick. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in Tel: +353 (061) 41 44 55 Fax: +353 (0)61 41 41 72 accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 8. Email: [email protected] www.bdolimerick.ie Respective responsibilities of Council officers and auditors The Council officers' responsibilities for preparing the financial statements in accordance with the accounting standards issued by the Accounting Standards Board and published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland) are set out in the Statement of Council Officers' Responsibilities as set out in note 2 of the financial statements.

Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). This report, including the opinion, has been prepared for and only for the Council officers as a body and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this opinion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.

We report to you our opinion as to whelher the financial statements give a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland. We state whether we have obtained all the information and explanation we consider necessary for the purposes of our audit and whether (he financial statements are in agreement with the books of account.

Basis of opinion We conducted our audit in accordance Wilh International Slandards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Audiling Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial stalements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the Council officers in the preparation of the financial statements, and whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Council's circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the infonnation and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatements, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements.

Opinion In our opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland, of the state of the Council's affairs as at the 31 October 2012 and of its results for the period then ended.

We have obtained all the informati on and explanations we consider necessary for the purposes of our audit. In our opinion proper books of account have been kept by the Council. The financial statements are in agreement with the books of account.

BDO Registered Auditors Limerick

39 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT - for the period ended 31 October 2012 Note 12 Months 10 Months 31/10/12 31/10/11 Income €€ Gate receipts 2,797,062 3,239,048 Commercial income 684,445 6 15,875 Central Council funding 2,007,997 2,014 ,506 Financial income 242,351 221,898 Other income 19,801 9,627

Contra income _____7__4_,4_1_5______6__7_,7_5_0_ ___5_,8_2__6_,0_7_1_ ___6_,1_6__8_,7_0_4_ Direct costs Match day costs (994,418) (925 ,335)

Competition costs ____(_7_6_,4__9_2_) ____(_7_6_,0__0_6_) _(_1_,_0_7_0_,9__1_0_) _(_1_,_0_0_1_,3__4_1_) ___4_,7_5__5_,1_6_1_ ___5_,1_6__7_,3_6_3_ Indirect costs Team costs (238,362) (209, I00) Games development (1,357,107) (1,584,996) Player welfare (226,060) (222,146) Administration costs (629,862) (438,833) Other costs (116,266) (98,480)

Contra costs ____(_7_4_,4__1_5_) ____(_6_7_,7__5_0_) _(_2_,_6_4_2_,0__7_2_) _(_2_,_6_2_1_,3__0_5_)

Operating surplus on ordinary activities 2,ll3,089 2,546,058

Impairment of fixed assets ____(_9_5_,0__0_0_) ____(_8_8_,5__0_0_) Surplus before funding activities 4 ___2_,0_1__8_,0_8_9_ ___2_,4_5__7_,5_5_8_

Funding activities Operating grants payable (438,283) (465,968)

Capital grants payable _(_1_,_1_5_1_,6__6_8_) _(_1_,_2_1_9_,4__1_6_) _(_1_,_5_8_9_,9__5_1_) _(_1_,_6_8_5_,3__8_4_)

Surplus for the year 11 428,138 772, 174 ______

Distribution of Surplus Transfer to development fund 11 - 700,000

Transfer to revenue reserves 11 ____4_2__8_,1_3_8______7__2_,1_7_4_ 428,138 772, 174 ______

Income and operating profit arose solely from continuing activities. There were no recognised gains or losses other than those dealt with in the income and expenditure account.

On behalf of the Council: Chairman: SÉAN BREATHNACH Secretary: PÁDRAIG MAC GEARAILT Treasurer: MICHEÁL MAC GEARAILT 40 Financial Overview 2012 BALANCE SHEET - 31 October 2012 Note 12 Months 10 Months 31/10/12 31/10/11 Fixed assets €€ Tangible assets 5 3,439,902 1,627,871

Investments 6 ______6_3_5______6_3_5_ ___3_,4_4__0_,5_3_7_ ___1_,6_2__8_,5_0_6_

Current assets Stocks 7 - 1,750 Debtors 8 379,467 1,33 9,798 Loans 9 175,348 200,748 Loans and depos it scheme - Croke Park 6,301,469 7,575, 122

Cash at bank and in hand ___1_,4_6__6_,7_4_9_ ___2_,1_9__7_,9_3_8_ 8,323,033 11,315,356

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 _(_1_,_2_5_5_,4__4_3_) _(_2_,_8_6_3_,8__7_4_) Net current assets ___7_,0_6__7_,5_9_0_ ___8_,4_5__1_,4_8_2______Net assets 10,508,127 10,079,988 ______

Represented by Development fund 1,300,000 1,300,000

Revenue account ___9_,2_0__8_,1_2_7_ ___8_,7_7__9_,9_8_9_ Total reserves 11 10,508,127 10,079,989 ______

Chairman Sean Walsh addressing those in attendance at the Bord Gais Energy Munster Gaa Awards at the Malton Hotel, Killarney. 41 CASH FLOW STATEMENT - for the period ended 31 October 2012 Note 12 Months 10 Months 31/10/12 31/10/11 €€

Reconciliation of operating profit to net cash inflow from operating activities Operating profit 2,113,090 2,546,058 Interest on deposit and loan scheme (240,399) (219,081) Deposit interest (1,952) (2,817) Depreciation 29,858 23,455 Operating grants and donations (438,283) (465,968) Capital grants (1,151,668) (1,2 19,416) Decrease in stocks 1,750 - Decrease/(lncrease) in debtors 960,331 (360,957) Decrease in loans 25,400 25,400

(Decrease)/increase in creditors _(_1_,_6_0_8_,4__3_1_) ___1_,4_1__8_,6_1_2_ Net cash inflow from operating activities (310,304) 1,745,286 ______

Cash flow statement Net cash (outllow)/ inflow from operating activities (310,304) 1,745,286 Returns on investments and servicing of finance 14 242,351 22 1,898

Capital expenditure 14 _(_1_,_9_3_6_,8__8_9_) ___(_4_4_5_,1__7_0_) Decrease/(increase) in cash in the period (2,004,842) 1,522,014 ______

Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds

Decrease/(increase) in cash in the period 15 (2,004,842) 1,522,0 14

Net funds at 1 November 2011 15 ___9_,7_7__3_,0_6_0_ __8_,_2_5_ _1_,0_4_6_ Net funds at 31 October 2012 15 7,768,218 9,773,060 ______

42 Notes to the financial statements

1. Accounting Policies

1.1. Accounting convention The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and In accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in Ireland.

1.2. Income and expenditure Income and expenditure are accounted for on an accrual basis.

Income from gate receipts is recorded net of commission incurred in earning this income.

1.3. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Land - Not depreciated Premises and buildings - 2% reducing balance Office equipment - 20% reducing balance Ticket van - 25% straight line Trophies - Not depreciated

Tangible assets other than land are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation adjusted for any permanent diminution in value.

The cost of the fixed assets is their purchase cost, together with any incidental expenses of acquisition.

1.4. Investments Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value.

1.5. Stock Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

2. Council officers responsibilities The Council officers are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices in Ireland including the accounting standards issued by the Accounting Standards Board and published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

The Council's officers are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs and of the income and expenditure of the Council for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Council's officers are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that COlllhairle Na Murnhan, Cumann Luith Chleas Gael will continue in operational existence.

The Council's officers confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements.

The Council' s officers are responsible for keeping books of account which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Council. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

43 Notes to the financial statements - continued

3. Staff numbers and costs Number of employees 12 Months 10 Months 31/10/12 31/10/11 The average number of persons employed by the Council during the year was

Staff 78 Employment costs 

Wages and salaries 448,833 391,445

Social welfare costs _____4__4_,0_5_7______3__8_,4_2_4_ ____4_9__2_,8_9_0_ ____4_2__9_,8_6_9_

4. Operating surplus before funding activities Number of employees 12 Months 10 Months 31/10/12 31/10/11 

Operating surplus before funding activities is stated after charging: ______Depreciation of tangible assets 29,858 23,455

Impairment of fixed assets _____9__5_,0_0_0______8__8_,5_0_0_

5. Tangible Assets Land Construction Premises Office Ticket van Trophies Total in progress equipment

Cost €€€€€€€ At 1 November 2011 543,000 585,836 975,074 102,020 28,640 4,676 2,239,246

Additions ______- __1_,8_2__8_,4_3_8______- ___1_0__8_,4_5_1_ --______1_,9_3__6_,8_8_9_ At 31 October 2012 ___5_4__3_,0_0_0_ __2_,4_1__4_,2_7_4_ ___9_7__5_,0_7_4_ ___2_1__0_,4_7_1_ 28,640 ______4_,6_7_6_ _4_,_1_7_6_,_ 1_3_5_

Depreciation At 1 November 2011 --500,074 96,981 14,320 - 611,375 Impairment --95,000 ---95 ,000

Charge for the period ______---______2__2_,6_9_8_ 7,160 ______- ____2__9_,8_5_8_ At 31 October 2012 ______--______5_9__5_,0_7_4_ ___1_1__9_,6_7_9_ 21,480 ______- ___7_3__6_,2_3_3_

Net book values At 31 October 2012 543,000 2,414,274 380,000 90,792 7,160 4,676 3,439,902 ______At 31 October 2011 543,000 585,836 475,000 5,039 14,320 4,676 1,627,871 ______

The premises was valued at €380,000 on the 27 November 2012 at open market value by John Stapleton & Co Limited, IAVI Auctioneers. Valuers & Property Managers, Mungrel Street, Limerick. The Council considers that there is a pemanent impairment in value and have provided accelerated depreciation to write down the premises to the open market value. 44 6. Financial fixed assets

31/10/12 31/10/11 GAA credit scheme 635 635

7. Stocks

31/10/12 31/10/11 Finished goods and goods for resale - 1,750

8. Debtors

31/10/12 31/10/11 Debtors 379,467 1,339,798

9. Loans

31/10/12 31/10/11 

Croke Park loan fund 150,000 150,000

Fitzgerald Stadium, Kerry ____2__5_,3_4_8_ ____5__0_,7_4_8_ 175,348 200,748 ______

Loans due within one year 25,400 25 ,400

Loans due after more than one year ___1_4__9_,9_4_8_ ___1_7__5_,3_4_8_ 175,348 200,748 ______

10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

31/10/12 31/10/11 

PAYE/PRSI 12,479 _ Term tickets 32,840 32,840

Trade creditors and accruals __1_,2_1__0_,1_2_4_ _2_,_8_3_ _1_,0_3_4_ 1,255,443 2,863,874 ______

11. Reconciliation of movements in reserves

Development Revenue Total fund account 

Balance at 1 November 2011 1,300,000 8,779,989 10,079,989 Surplus for the year - 428,138 428,138 Balance at 31 October 2012 1,300,000 9,208,127 10,508,127 ______

45 Notes to the financial statements - continued

12. Related party transactions

The following amounts were received from other affiliated bodies of the Gaelic Athletic Association:

31/10/12 31/10/11 Central Council GAA 2,933,759 2,150,677

Wages paid to officers of the Board during the ycar amounted to €151,700 (2011 : €124,865)

An amount of €3 ,800 was paid to Ed Donnelly, P.R.O. for the Council, for website maintenance. (2011 : €3,800)

13. Taxation

Comhairle Na Mumhan, Cumann Luilh Chleas Gael is exempt from taxation under Section 235 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997.

14. Gross Cash Flows

31/10/12 31/10/11 Returns on investments  and servicing of finance Interest on deposit and loan scheme 226,347 216,877

Other deposit interest ____1__6_,0_0_4______5_,_0_2_ 1_ ___2_4__2_,3_5_1_ ___2_2_ _1_,8_9_8_ Capital expenditure Payments to acquire tangible assets (1,936,889) (445, 170) ______

15. Analysis of changes in net cash

Opening balance Cash flows Closing balance €€€

Cash and bank accounts 2,197,938 (731,189) 1,466,749

Croke Park deposit scheme __7_,5_7__5_,1_2_2_ (_1_,_2_7_3_,6__5_3_) __6_,3_0__1_,4_6_9_ Total __9_,7_7__3_,0_6_0_ (_2_,_0_0_4_,8__4_2_) __7_,7_6__8_,2_1_8_

16. Capital commitments The Munster Council has approved capital expenditure, in respect of its new headquarters in the amount of 500,000. The capital expenditure has been authorised by the board and conracted for.

17. Events since the balance sheet date There were no events since the balance sheet date that have an effect on the results as at the 31 October 2012.

18. Approval of financial statements The financial statements were approved for issue by the Board on 14 December 2012.

46 Detailed Accounts Schedules - Not forming part of the Financial Statements

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT - for the period ended 31 October 2012 Schedule 12 Months 10 Months 31/10/12 31/10/11 Income €€ Gate receipts 1 2,797,062 3,239,048 Commercial income 2 684,445 615,875 Central Council funding 3 2,007,997 2,014,506 Financial income 242,351 221,898 Other income 4 19,801 9,627

Contra income 5 _____7__4_,4_1_5______6__7_,7_5_0_ ___5_,8_2__6_,0_7_1_ ___6_,1_6__8_,7_0_4_

Direct costs Match day costs 6 (994,418) (925,335)

Competition costs 7 ____(_7_6_,4__9_2_) ____(_7_6_,0__0_6_) _(_1_,_0_7_0_,9__1_0_) _(_1_,_0_0_1_,3__4_1_)

___4_,7_5__5_,1_6_1_ ___5_,1_6__7_,3_6_3_

Indirect costs Team costs (238,362) (209,100) Games development 8 (1,357,107) (1,584,996) Player welfare 9 (226,060) (222,146) Administration costs 10 (629,862) (438,833) Other costs 11 (116,266) (98,480)

Contra costs 12 ____(_7_4_,4__1_5_) ____(_6_7_,7__5_0_) _(_2_,_6_4_2_,0__7_2_) _(_2_,_6_2_1_,3__0_5_)

Operating surplus on ordinary activities 2,113,089 2,546,058

Impairmenl of fixed assets ____(_9_5_,0__0_0_) ____(_8_8_,5__0_0_) Surplus before funding activities ___2_,0_1__8_,0_8_9_ ___2_,4_5__7_.5_5_8_

Funding activities Operating grants payable 13 (438,283) (465 ,968)

Capital grants payable _(_1_,_1_5_1_,6__6_8_) _(_1_,_2_1_9_,4__1_6_) _(_1_,_5_8_9_,9__5_1_) _(1_ _,_6_8_5_,3__8_4_) Surplus for the year 428,138 772,174 ______

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1. Gate Receipts

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Senior hurling championship 1,371,827 1,733, 152 Senior football championship 650,104 959,727 Senior club championship 73,353 43,444 Waterford Crystal cup and McGrath cup 65,969 49,401 U21 championship 234,665 258,758 Millor championship 124,415 110,093 Other cornpetitons 174,216 37,833 Term tickets amortised - 46,640

Senior hurling club championship ___1_0__2_,5_1_3______- 2,797,062 31239,048 ______

2. Commercial revenue

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Media coverage 375,000 300,000 Championship sponsorships 250,000 250,000

Other commercial revenue ____5__9_,4_4_5_ ____6__5_,8_7_5_ 684,445 615,875 ______

3. Central Council funding

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Club and urban development grants 963,983 970,924 Third level bursaries 48,000 -

Games development ___9_9__6_,0_1_4_ __1_,0_4__3_,5_8_2_ 2,007,997 2,014,506 ______

4. Other income

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Affiliation fees 1,296 1,288 Tournament fees 1,390 640 Appeals 100 400 Scor income 5,035 5,254

Donations ____1__1_,5_8_0______2_,0_4_5_ 19,801 9,627 ______

48 5. Contra income

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) Central council ticket sales 74,415 67,750

6. Match day costs

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Venue rental 849,028 794 ,044 Match oflicials 43,562 31,305 Security 85,462 99,915

Ticketing ____1__6_,3_6_6______7_1_ 994,418 925,335 ______

7. Competition costs

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) Medals and trophies 76,492 76,006

8. Game Development

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Personnel 1,232,895 1,438,854 Hurling and football projects 32,355 20,000 Coaching courses 39,185 21,244

Other development projects ____5__2_,6_7_2_ ___1_0__4_,8_9_8_ 1,357,107 1,584,996 ______

9. Player welfare

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Player injury scheme 157,160 189,446

Third level bursaries ____6__8_,9_0_0_ ____3__2_,7_0_0_ 226,060 222, 146 ______

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10. Administration costs

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Salaries 318,048 23 6,408 Rates and insurance 17,790 18,602 Depreciation 29,858 23,455 Professional fees 20,295 26,849 Conference 186,767 88,27 1 Office administration 51,871 39,715

Financial costs ______5_,2_3_3______5_,5_3_3_ 629,862 438,833 ______

11. Other costs

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

Scor expenses 7,815 5,980

VHI dividend ___1_0__8_,4_5_1_ ____9_2_,_5_ 0_0_ 116,266 98,480 ______

12. Contra costs

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) All-Ireland series tickets 74,415 67,750

13. Operating grants payable

12 months (2012) 10 months (2011) €€

All-Ireland finalists grants - 40,000 Munster finalists grants 58,380 71,705 Gaeltacht scholarships 19,460 25,410 Special grants 88,756 69,840 Grants 10 sub bodies 219,022 216,752

Post Primary Schools development ____5__2_,6_6_5_ ____4__2_,2_6_1_ 438,283 465,968 ______

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