F.C. Matchzine

Ulster Bank League Division 1A Munster Junior Challenge Cup

Cork Constitution FC V Young Munster R.F.C. On Sunday the Munster Junior Cup connues with Constu- Saturday 30th January 2016 14.30 PM on meeng UL-Bohemian in the 2nd round at Templehill.

The Ulster Bank League returns to Temple Hill on Saturday with Aer a good victory over Mallow in the first round, this will be Young Munster, the visitors. We are pleased to welcome Young a major step-up for Constuon as UL-Bohs come with a Munster’s President, Tony Cusack and his commiee members, strong reputaon. The last meeng with UL in the Cup was in team and supporters to Temple Hill. 2009, when the students won 20-11 at Templehill, and went on to win the Cup that season. This has the makings of a cracking Munster Derby with Constu- on on 26 points level in the league table with Young Munster Result on the day applies so please note kick off is at 14.00pm and both sides full of confidence aer a string of good results. A to facilitate extra me if required . win for either side would consolidate a top four spot while a loss As this is a Munster Branch fixture there is no member’s con- would drop the losers back to the chasing pack. cession. Entrance fee : Adult €10.00 AOP €5.00 Cork Constuon will hope to connue their strong start to Ireland U 20 & Club 2016 aer a 32-0 bonus point win over Old Belvedere side in their last home game. Brian Hickey's men picked up five valuable Congratulaons to , John Poland and Dan Walsh league points for the second week running, with centre Ned who have been named in the Ireland Under-20 squad for the Hodson dong down in each half. 2016 Under-20 Six Naons Championship.

In their last oung Young Munster got back to winning ways 14- Congratulaons to Max Abbo and Ger Sweeney who have 6 against struggling Terenure College in a closely-fought encoun- been named in the Ulster Bank Club Internaonal squad which ter in tough condions at Tom Clifford Park. Young Munster will take on its French and Scosh counterparts in February made sure of the points when South African scrum half Abrie and March. Griesel grabbed the only try in the 53rd minute. Ireland Clubs will play Scosh Clubs in Temple Hill on The last me the two sides meet in November it was a very Friday, March 18 kick-off 19:30. close encounter with Young Munster running out winners on a Juvenile News score line of 11-10. It was the reversal of a last minute kickable Constuon penalty for an innocuous challenge that proved the Under 13 Tour Fundraiser Table Quiz Friday 29 January match winner for Young Munster.

Young Munster coach David Corkery will be hoping to do the double over his old club while his counterpart Brian Hickey will be looking for his side to maintain their challenge for a top four .

The game promises to be a tense affair and while supporters of both clubs may find the tension to much to handle it’s definitely a game for neutrals to enjoy and savour. Pre Match luncheon

There is a pre match luncheon before the young Munster game , cost €25.00 Guest Speaker is the renowned raconteur and fash- ion guru Ross O’Dowling.

For Bookings Email: conlunchcommi[email protected] or Phone

Jack O’ Sullivan 087 2577225 or Terry Ward 087 2486497 Page 1 Let's Keep Our Players in Cork Con!  anyone in a company that takes on recent college graduates on a graduate internship programs, or A request to our members for assistance.  if you feel strongly about this issue and feel you have something to contribute.

We are not asking people to offer our players jobs, sight unseen and there is no obligaon to offer a role to any- one if they are unsuitable or not qualified. But we would

greatly appreciate if you could make yourself known so we could pass you along a CV occasionally if we believe there is a fit or if we know you could offer one of our players some career advice or make some introducons.

Please contact, in confidence, either myself on 087 283- A by-product of the recession over the past 7-8 years and 7489 / [email protected] or Ian O'Leary on 087 259- the earlier recovery of the greater Dublin area versus the 0861 / [email protected] rest of the country, has been the migraon of adult, club- level rugby players from Munster clubs to Dublin based Thanks in advance for your help and support on this en- clubs. It is reported that over 300 AIL players have deavour. changed registraon from Munster clubs to Dublin clubs Kevin Fielding over the past three years alone. CHELTENHAM RACE DAY Cork Con has been quite resilient through this period, es- FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION pecially compared to the damage that has been done to the player numbers at other clubs, but we too have lost a ROCHESTOWN PARK HOTEL number of high profile players to Leinster clubs over the WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH, 2016 past three seasons. Another year, another Cheltenham. It is our great pleas- In an effort to stem the de and help give our players a ure to once again invite our members and friends to join reason to stay in Cork, we kicked off a program in the us for a great day of racing and fun. summer of 2015. A small group in the club has been work- By now this funcon has become a major day in our club ing on a program with two main objecves: social calendar with our members and friends enjoying 1. help our younger players , especially those recently out all the atmosphere of a Day at Cheltenham. of school with career advice, college applicaon help, etc. Our day commences around mid-day with a drinks re- and cepon followed by a legendary lunch with wine. 2. work with the older players on strengthening their CVs, Tables of ten remain at €700.00 but single or mulple job applicaons, job internships and placements. bookings at €70.00 per punter are more than welcome. This program has been reasonably successful but we have There will be a best dressed lady and gent compeon come to the point where we need to get more people in- and our regular pster Tom Busteed will brighten the volved and to spread the net a lile wider amongst the day. general club membership. Please contact Noel Walsh, Frank O'Connor , Des Mur- If you feel you could contribute we would be glad of the phy, Leonard Dowling, Mary Walsh , Colm Murphy , Jan help. In parcular we are looking for the following :- Derham or Don O’Riordan to book your place at this  people who own a small/medium business that may most enjoyable event. occasionally be looking for part-me or casual workers Page 2

Cork Constitution has one of the finest facilities in Irish Rugby.

The club benefits from 3 bars and our facilities are ideal for all sorts of functions including Parties, Wed- dings, Funerals and Corporate team building days.

If you are holding a function why not consider using your own Club House , you won’t regret it!

Call Fiona Burke on 021 4291960 or email: [email protected] to discuss your requirements and arrange to see the facilities.

Pitchside Hoardings

Our Pitchside Hoardings are a valued source of income to the Club and a number of spaces are available for the coming season.

If you are interested in becoming a Hoarding Sponsor please contact Fiona Burke at 021 4291960 or e-mail [email protected]

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Cork Constitution FC Shop

The shop stocks Cork Con Club Jerseys, Shorts, Socks, Hoodies, etc. supplied by O'Neill's Sportswear .

Saturday 09:45 AM to 12:30 PM

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