rd Nuachtlitir Coiste Chontae Chorcaí: Vol. 3 No. 9, May 3 2011

Dates for Your Champions! Cork Minor Congratulations to the Cork Senior Footballers on eDiary May 8th: Munster winning their third Allianz League title in three years Having lost out to MHC Tipperary v Cork, with victory over Dublin in Croke Park on Easter Sunday. Limerick in the first

Thurles, 3.30pm round of the Munster May 16th: Munster MHC, Cork went on Championships to beat Kerry 0-25 to Launch, Mallow 2-6 in the first play- May 17th: off. Board Meeting, They now play 8.30pm Tipperary on Sunday May 18th: Munster next at 3.30pm in MFC S-Final Cork v Thurles. Clare, , For more details, see 7pm www.gaacork.ie

Captain Michael Shields lifts the League Cup Photo: Sportsfile

In their path to the final, Dublin were unbeaten, winning six games and drawing the final round against Galway. All - Cork, meanwhile, won five, losing out to Dublin and Hurling Mayo. On the day, Dublin got off to a better start, and Launch led at half-time by a goal, 1-10 to 0-10. They also began Launch The Launch of the All- the second half strongly, and following a second goal in The launch of the Ireland Football the 39th minute, moved into an 8-point lead and looked County Hurling Championship will be to have secured victory. Cork, however, showed true grit Championships will held in St. Finbarr’s and determination to battle back, chipping away at take place on May th GAA Club on May 4 . Dublin’s lead and were rewarded with victory in the end, 23rd at 7.30pm in Uachtarán Chumann 0-21 to 2-14. Well done to all involved! Rochestown Park Lúthchleas Gael Hotel. Clubs involved Criostóir Ó Cuana will are asked to send attend this invitation- their manager, a only event and player (with club players from all four jersey) and two club Provinces in both representatives to codes will also be the event. present to mark the Refreshments will be occasion. served.

Photo: Sportfile

County Board County Football Championships Membership Report Launch Cards At the County Board The official launch of the County Senior, Premier 2011 personalised Meeting of May 3rd, Intermediate and Intermediate Football Championships GAA Membership standing orders were took place on April 26th, in Rochestown Park Hotel. cards are now ready suspended to allow for clubs to order. tributes to be paid to If your Club wishes to the late Dave receive these cards, McCarthy of Glen then log on to the GAA Rovers. Reports were online registration heard from the recent system Allianz League Final at people.gaa.ie/admi and from the Munster n. Click on the 'Club MHC games, after Admin' option on the which the main menu. On the Cathaoirleach menu that will appear congratulated the on the top of the Cork Senior screen, click on Footballers on their 'Membership Cards'. victory. There was a Then click report from the recent on 'Request Munster Council Club representatives at the launch with the and Allianz Membership League Cups meeting, and fixtures Pic courtesy George Hatchell Cards' and follow the were ratified. instructions from The next meeting of Guest of honour on the night was Cork Senior Football there. Clubs also have an Choiste Chontae is Manager Conor Counihan, who thanked all the clubs the option to have the on May 17th. for their support for the All-Ireland champions. Cork cards printed as football star Ciarán Sheehan was also in attendance, as Gaeilge this year. were representatives of all the clubs involved, County Board Officers and representatives of the media. The Championship proper gets underway on May 6th - for a full list of fixtures, see

http://www.gaacork.ie/upcomingFixtures Cork GAA Inter-Div . Website Competitions The Cork GAA Congratulations to Website, Imokilly U15 Hurlers, www.gaacork.ie, had who retained the Dick 177,872 hits in the Barrett Shield on May month of April, an 1st. Well done also to increase of 21,000 on Imokilly U16 hurlers, the previous month. the only Cork team to We will be making make the semi-finals some minor changes of the Munster U16 to the appearance of Hurling Tournament, our homepage this where they were week, based on beaten by North Tipp. feedback from our The Interdivisional users, so please bear Cork Football Manager Conor Counihan and County PRO Gerard Lane U14 Competition with us if there are with club representatives including Cork’s Ciarán Sheehan at the commences next any difficulties. launch of the Championships Sunday, May 8th. Pic courtesy George Hatchell

For more photos from the event, go to http://www.gaacork.ie/gallery or see the Multimedia link on the Cork GAA website, www.gaacork.ie. All County Championship fixtures and results can also be found on www.gaacork.ie

GAA Posters County Champ’ship Fixtures Cork Jerseys Promotional posters Friday 6th May Just a reminder that are now available @ Kilmacabea, SFC Carbery Rngrs v Ilen Rvrs, 7.30pm Juvenile Cork jerseys from Páirc Uí Rinn, @ Ballinlough, JBFC Lough Rvrs v Ballyphehane, 7.15pm are on sale in Páirc Uí and clubs and other @ Ballyclough, JBFC Abbey Rvrs v St. Johns, 7.15pm Rinn at a special price units are encouraged Saturday 7th May from 9.30am to 1pm to collect these for @ P. Ui Rinn, SFC Na Piarsaigh v Douglas, 8pm and 2pm to 5pm clubhouse walls etc. @ P. Uí Rinn, SFC Valley Rvrs v Aghada, 6.30pm Monday to Friday. As these posters tend @ Ovens, SFC Nemo Rngrs v Ballincollig, 7.15pm For more information to be in high demand, @ Roscarbery, SFC Clonakilty v O'D. Rossa, 7.15pm on pricing, sizes, clubs are advised to @ Macroom, PIFC Bantry Blues v Newmarket, 7.15pm availability etc, phone contact Páirc Uí Rinn @ Clondroichid, PIFC Ballinora v Kiskeam, 7.15pm 021- 4291604 or in advance to ensure @ Dromtarriffe, PIFC Naomh Aban v Clyda Rvrs, 7.15pm email availability – phone @ Newcestown, PIFC B. Atha'n Ghaorthaidh v paircuirinn.cork@gaa. 021-4291604. Carrigaline, 7.15pm ie @ Inchigeela, IFC Adrigole v Kilavullen, 7pm @ Kilmichael, JBFC Goleen v Lismire, 7.15pm (tbc) @ Carrigadroichead, JBFC Grange v Bere Island 7.15pm Sunday 8th May @ Bandon, SFC St. Nick’s v Castlehaven, 2.30pm @ Bandon, SFC Dohenys v Bishopstown, 4pm @ Ballygarvan, SFC St. Finbarrs v Newcestown, 3.30pm @ P. Ui Rinn, PIFC Nemo Rngrs v St. Vincents, 3.30pm @ Ballyhooley PIFC Glenville v Mallow, 7pm

@ Donoughmore, PIFC Grenagh v Macroom, 2.30pm @ Donoughmore, IFC Cill na Martra v Kildorrery, 4pm

@ Mallow, IFC Glanmire v Ballydesmond, 3.30pm @ Blarney, IFC Kinsale v Ballyclough, 3.30pm Féile Peil County @ Ovens, IFC Aghabullogue v Canovee, 3.30pm Corcaigh @ Riverstown, IFC Eire Og v Cloyne, 7pm Football Poll Every Saturday from Saturday 14th May As part of the build- now until the Féile @ Castlelyons, IFC Youghal v Glanworth, 7.15pm up to the start of the Peil starts, there will @ Inchigeela, IFC Castletownbere v Fermoy, 7.15pm County Football be a 2-page profile @ Coachford, JBHC Bantry Blues v Dromtarriffe, 7.15pm Championships this series in the Evening Sunday 15th May weekend, you are Echo relating to the @ Pairc Ui Rinn, PIFC St. Michaels v Mayfied, 3.30pm invited to have your Cork Clubs taking For details of all fixtures and results, see say on who will win part. www.gaacork.ie each Championship – Check out the Féile take part in our Peil Corcaigh 2011 UCC Win Inter-Varsity Football website at Championships Poll at Congratulations to the UCC Freshers Hurling squad, http://www.feilecorca http://www.surveymo winners of the Inter-Varsity League and Championship. igh2011.gaa.ie for nkey.com/s/Football_ news and all the Poll (or follow the link information on this on the Cork GAA exciting event. website. We’ll publish You can also follow the results later in the Féile on Twitter at wee on http://twitter.com/#! www.gaacork.ie so /FeileCork2011 get voting!

Photo includes James Barry, captain, Dr. Paddy Crowley, President UCC GAA Club, selectors , John Grainger, Willie Ryan and Tim Crowley. Picture: Mike English.

‘Ag Eisteacht’ Boardwalk Award for Seán Kiely Munster Programme Congratulations to Macroom's Seán Kiely, winner of the Fixtures As part of the Cork Boardwalk Bar & Grill Sports Award for March. Cork open their GAA Strategic Vision Seán, who also made his Senior Inter-County début this Munster Football and Action Plan, the year in Cork's victorious Allianz League campaign, was Championship Officers of An Choiste honoured for his contribution to UCC's recent Sigerson campaign on May Chontae invite Clubs Cup Final victory. 22nd with a quarter- to apply for The award was presented at a special function at the final meeting with Boardwalk Bar & Grill, where Seán was accompanied by participation in the 'Ag Clare at 3.30pm in Eisteacht' Programme. his parents, Brian and Yvonne, and guests included UCC Páirc Uí Chaoimh. If manager Billy Morgan, Gerard Lane and Seán's It is intended in 2011 they win, they play to meet with clubmates, UCC team-mates and friends. Waterford in the

Officials/Players of 15 Munster Semi-Final individual Clubs – two on June 5th at from each of seven 3.30pm, while the Divisions and one Munster Final is from Beara. It is scheduled for July 3rd intended that the at 2pm – the venue is Clubs that apply and yet to be finalised but are selected will will be Killarney in the provide a spread of event of a Cork v large Urban Clubs, Kerry Final. smaller Clubs and Meanwhile the Cork rural Clubs. hurlers take on Clubs should select 3 Tipperary in Semple Adult Officers, 2 Stadium on May 29th Under Age Officers, 2 at 4pm in their Adult Players, 1 Under Munster quarter- 21 Player and 2 Reps Séan pictured with his parents Brian and Yvonne Final, with the of Team Managements Picture: Evening Echo winners playing Clare to engage in the on June 19th (in process. Please e-mail St. Finbarr’s Minors Honoured Thurles if Cork win). your Club's interest in The Lord Mayor recently made a presentation to Paul The Munster Hurling being involved in the Goggin, Chairman St Finbarrs H & Football Club, Minor Final is fixed for July Programme to Section during a Civic Reception honouring the St 10th at 4pm, with the administrator.cork@g Finbarr’s Minor Footballers, winners of the Premier Minor venue yet to be aa.ie by May 9th 2011. County Football Championship. decided.

Cork GAA on Cork GAA on Facebook Twitter Cork GAA now has an For teams, match official Facebook page updates and more, – you’ll find us at follow us at http://www.facebook. Pic also shows L to R., Charlie Mc Carthy, President St Finbarrs H & F http://twitter.com/#! Club, lady mayoress Catherine O'Connell and James Goggin, Team com/OfficialCorkGAA, /OfficialCorkGAA Captain. Picture: Tony O'Connell Photography.

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