Dates for your Nuachtlitir Coiste Chontae Chorcaí: Vol. 4 No. 19, Oct. 2nd 2012 Diary October 7th: County SHC & PIHC Finals @ P. County Finals!! Uí Chaoimh It’s the biggest day in the club calendar in – the County October 14th: County Senior Hurling Final, featuring first-time finalists Bishopstown and 2010 IHC & IFC Finals @ P. Uí Champions, Sars, takes place on Sunday at 3.45pm at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Rinn Also on the day’s programme is the Premier Intermediate Hurling Final, in October 16th: County which last year’s Intermediate winners, Bandon, take on their neighbours Board Meeting, 8.30pm Ballinhassig at 2pm. This fantastic day’s entertainment also features half- October 21st: County time mini-games and music by the Barrack Street Band. JAFC & JAHC Finals @ P. Uí Rinn

Best of Luck to Cork Ladies!!! Best of luck to the Cork Ladies Footballers in their quest for a seventh All-Ireland title in eight years, as they take on Kerry in Sunday’s All-Ireland Final. To buy tickets for the game, see James O’Donovan (Bandon), Declan Healy (Ballinhassig), (Sars) and http://ladiesgaelic.ie/tic Thomas Murray (Bishopstown) at Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of the Finals. kets/ or contact your Pic: George Hatchell. local Ladies Football club. You can also find County Finals: Special Admission Offers! more information and Combination Tickets for Senior Hurling and Football Finals post messages of Patrons who wish to attend both the County Senior Hurling and Football support for the girls at Finals can avail of a special combination ticket for just www.corkladiesfootball.i €30 (uncovered stand only). e, and follow These tickets must be purchased in advance at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this @peilnamna on Twitter. week (office open Monday-Friday 9.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-5.30pm) and will not be for sale on the day. Juvenile Groups A special juvenile group offer is also available for the County Senior Hurling and Football Finals. Admission for all U16s (those who have not yet reached their 16th birthday) is FREE, but as an added incentive to clubs and schools who may wish to bring groups to the finals, one adult will be admitted FREE with every ten juveniles for these games (Uncovered stand only). No booking necessary - groups should enter via stile 36 at the Marina corner. Nothing beats being there!!

Donough Lucey Wins 96FM C103 Award Cork GAA Congratulations to Donough Lucey, winner of the 96FM C103 Rochestown Park Hotel Sports Award for August. Donough was honoured for his Communications outstanding contribution to Bandon's march to the Premier Intermediate Award Hurling Final, just 12 months on from winning the Intermediate grade. The closing date for County Chairman Bob Ryan paid tribute to Donagh for his leadership nominations for the qualities and wished Bandon well in the County Final, sentiments also September/October Cork expressed by 96FM CEO Kieran McGeary and Tom Tobin, Operations GAA Communications Manager Rochestown Park Hotel. Award powered by Compu B, in association with Silver Springs Moran Hotel is Monday, October 15th. Nominations are invited from clubs, individuals, community groups, or anyone who feels that their local GAA club deserves to win the prize of an Apple ipad. All forms of GAA communications are relevant, from websites and social media to local posters and signage, and photographs of such material can also be included. If you’re not in, you can’t win!

County Chairman, Bob Ryan; Rochestown Park Hotel Operations Manager Tom Tobin; Finbarr McCarthy; Donagh Lucey; 96FM C103 CEO Kieran McGeary. Pic: Tony O'Connell.

Cúrsa Gaeilge in Coláiste na Rinne Coiste Cultúrtha na Mumhan organised an Irish language course in Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Co. Phort Láirge on Wednesday, 22 August 2012.

Liam Ó Néill, Uachtarán of the GAA, performed the official opening of the course on the day. The day included talks, classes, singing and discussions GAA Club Planning of topical matters in the GAA world. There were numerous guest speakers Clubs are reminded on the day, including Seán Breathnach, Cathaoirleach, Comhairle na about the GAA’s Club Mumhan, former Kerry All Ireland winning captain Dara Ó Cinnéide, Mac Planning process, which Dara Mac Donnacha (TG4 agus RnaG), Seán Ó Ceallaigh MEP and former allows clubs to follow a Uachtarán, and local singers Aodán Ó Ceallaigh and Ann Mulqueen). simple and effective

procedure to plan for their future development as a club – for more information or to begin the process, contact County Development Officer, Diarmuid Mac Gabhan at developmentofficer.cork @gaa.ie.

Daoine a bhí i láthair ar an gcúrsa

County Leagues – Award for (Brian Dillons) Congratulations to John Horgan of Brian Dillons, winner of the September Final Days! Northside and District Sports Award, in association with Gerald McCarthy We’re almost there... Gifts and Awards. John was honoured for his displays throughout the City The cut-off date for the Division Junior Hurling Championship, and in particular in the final County Leagues is this against Mayfield. Speakers included Joe Kavanagh, County Vice- Sunday, October 7th and Chairman Gerard Lane and Brian Dillons Club secretary Donie Lyons, who there’s still time to get all paid tribute to John and wished him and the team continued success. those last few games played to avoid the fines!! Knock-out rounds (where applicable) and League Finals will be fixed for the earliest possible dates after October 7th. Our thanks to all clubs for their co- operation all year, which is vital to the smooth running of these competitions.

Patricia Barry, Ambassador Hotel, presents the award to John Horgan. Included are Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, Emma Horgan, Fiona Darcy, Red FM, Tom Triggs, team captain, John Sweeney,

City PRO, Tony O'Sullivan, judge, Pat Keenan, President Brian Dillons and Gerard Lane, Vice Chairman Cork County Board. Picture: Mike English Cork GAA Clubs Draw Opening of New Munster Council Offices Tickets are now on sale The official opening of the new Munster GAA Headquarters at Castletroy for the 2012/13 Cork took place on Saturday afternoon (September 29th). The GAA Clubs’ Super Draw, ceremony was performed by Liam O'Neill, Uachtarán Chumann with an amazing array Lúthchleas Gael in the presence of Munster GAA Chairman Sean Walsh of prizes to be won!! and a large gathering of Gaels from across the province. Join the Draw for just €100 or €10 per month on direct debit, and support your club! For full details, including a brochure, payment information and to join, see www.corkgaadraw.ie, or contact your local GAA club. If you’re not in, you can’t win!!!

Munster Runaí Pat Fitzgerald, Chairman Seán Walsh, Uachtarán CLG Liam Ó Néill and Ard- Stiúrthóir, Páraic Duffy at the new headquarters

Rebel Óg September Award County Board The latest winner of the Rebel Óg Monthly Awards sponsored by the Report Rochestown Park Hotel in association with RedFM and At the County Board Media Partners and Cummins Sports Award Sponsors is the Cork U16B Meeting of October 2nd, Hurling Development Squad, who recently won their All-Ireland tributes were paid to tournament. For more, see www.rebelog.ie. the late Paul O’Connor, John Forrest and Michael Greene who died recently. Junior Football manager Paul McCarthy (Kinsale) and his selectors were re- appointed to their positions for a two-year term, and the Board also decided to invite outgoing Senior Football manager to accept a further two-year term at the helm. Jerry O’Sullivan was nominated to contest the position of Munster Council Vice-Chairman, while it was noted that Irish Cultural Officer Liam Ó Laochdha and Team members with their trophies at the award presentation. Pic: George Hatchell Munster Delegate Pearse Murphy will Glanmire GAA Launch Flood Relief Fundraiser conclude their terms Following the devastating damage to the pitches in Sallybrook, Glanmire this year. Championship GAA launched their annual draw recently in Sarsfields pavillion. and League Final Proceeds from this draw will go directly towards the redevelopment of the fixtures were also two pitches, fencing, floodlights and equipment. All of these facilities ratified. The next were badly damaged in the highly publicised floods in the Glanmire area meeting will take place at the end of June this year. For more information, see on October 16th. www.glanmiregaa.ie.

Win County Final Tickets!! We have five pairs of tickets for Sunday’s finals to give away on our website, www.gaacork.ie, but hurry as the competition closes at 7am on Wednesday!

Brian Lotty, Paul Kingston, Joe Organ, Gerard Lane (County Vice-Chairman) & Cllr. Noel Costello at the launch of the Glanmire Flood Relief draw.

Three-in-a-Row Team to be Honoured Cork GAA The legendary Cork Hurling team that won three All-Ireland titles in a row from 1976 to 1978 will be presented to the crowd at half time in Sunday’s Coaching Senior game. The panel was as follows: Conference (Ballinhassig), Brian Murphy (Nemo Rangers), Pat McDonnell Coiste Oiliúna Chorcaí (Inniscarra), Martin Doherty (Glen Rovers), Fr. Paddy Barry (Glen will host a Coaching Rovers), (Bishopstown), (Glen Conference on Saturday, Rovers), Gerald McCarthy (St. Finbarr's), (Blackrock), Mick rd November 3 at Oriel Malone (Eire Og), Brendan Cummins (Blackrock), Jimmy Barry Murphy House, Ballincollig from (St. Finbarr's), Charlie McCarthy (St. Finbarr's), 10am to 1pm. If you are (Blackrock), Seanie O’Leary (Youghal), John Horgan (Blackrock), Eamonn interested in attending, O’Donoghue (Blackrock), Michael O’Connor (Erin’s Own), Denis Burns (St please confirm your Finbarr's) Bertie Og Murphy (Sarsfields), (St Finbarr's), Sean place as soon as Lucey (Mayfield), Demot Mc Curtain (Blackrock), possible. (Blackrock), (Newcestown), Tadgh Murphy Email Kevin O Callaghan, (Sarsfields), Teddy O’Brien (Glen Rovers - RIP), Jerry Cronin (Newmarket) Games and (). The selectors over the 3 years were: Frank Manager, kevin.ocallagh Murphy, Denis Hurley, Jimmy Brohan, , , Denis [email protected] 086- Murphy, Tim Mullane. Canon RIP coached the team. 8532375, or email Brendan Driscoll, Coaching Officer, coachingofficer.c [email protected] 087- 6833191 For full details, see www.gaacork.ie.

Calling All Supporters!! We’re calling on all Sars, Bishopstown, Ballinhassig and Bandon supporters to send us on photos of what’s The 1976 All-Ireland Winning team. Pic: Evening Echo happening in their areas ahead of Sunday’s Coiste na nÓg Review County Finals! Coiste na nÓg Chorcaí C.L.C.G are currently seeking the views of clubs Photos can be emailed to arising from their involvement with the activities of the Board and the [email protected] or sent Regional Sub Committees over the past year. Your observations and via Twitter to suggestions on all matters are welcome with particular emphasis on the @OfficialCorkGAA and following: Championship Fixture Planning; League/Secondary we’ll post them on our Competitions; Grading of Teams; Fé 12 and Go Games and Facebook page. Communications/Website Content. Comments and observations should be Show your true colours!! sent to [email protected] by Friday, October 5th. For

more, see www.gaacork.ie and www.rebelog.ie.

Next Issue The next issue of County Board News will be published on October 16th. Please forward this newsletter to all your contacts.

Tracey Kennedy County PRO [email protected]