Dates for your th Diary Nuachtlitir Coiste Chontae Chorcaí: Vol. 3 No. 25, Dec. 13 2011 2011 December 14th: Presentation of Munster Charleville Claim Munster Crown Council Grants, Páirc Uí Congratulations to Charleville, who won the AIB Munster Junior Hurling Rinn, 7.30pm Club Championship on Sunday, beating Cappamore of Limerick on a December 15th: scoreline of 3-15 to 2-8. They now go on to the All-Ireland Championship, Launch of “Off the meeting Fullen Gaels (Warwickshire) on the weekend of January 21/22 in Booze and On the Ball”, the semi-finals. Páirc Uí Rinn, 6pm December 15th: Cork GAA Clubs‟ Draw, Riverstown January 7th: Draw for Tom Creedon/Tadhg Crowley Cups, Macroom Book Shop, 3pm January 31st: County Board Meeting, 8.30pm Championship Draws 2012 Charleville captain Daniel O’Flynn accepts the cup from Munster Council Chairman Seán Draws for the County Walsh. Photo courtesy Eric Barry Senior, Premier Intermediate and County Convention 2011 Intermediate The Annual Convention of Cork County Board was held on Saturday, Championships 2012 December 10th at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. A large attendance heard and were made at County debated the various reports, and new officers Brendan Driscoll (Coaching) Convention on Saturday and Tracey Kennedy (PRO) took up their positions, while Cathaoirleach night and can be viewed Jerry O‟Sullivan stepped down after 14 years‟ involvement. Tony on the Cork GAA O‟Mahony (Ballinora) took up the position of Uachtarán as Derry Gowen‟s website, term had ended. Motions were passed in relation to the Children‟s Officer, www.gaacork.ie. independent U21 teams and U12 competitions. The full list of Officers for 2012 (contact details in Administration section of www.gaacork.ie) is as follows: Cathaoirleach: Bob Ryan (Inniscarra) Leas-Chathaoirleach: Gerard Lane (Bride Rovers) Runaí: Frank Murphy (Blackrock) Cisteoir: Pearse Murphy (Adrigole) Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: Tracey Kennedy (Killeagh) Oifigeach Leanaí: Marc Sheehan (Aghabullogue) Oifigeach Oiliúna: Brendan Driscoll (CIT) Oifigeach Forbartha: Diarmuid Gowen (Fermoy) Oifigeach Gaeilge/Cultúir: Liam O Laochdha (Eochaill) Munster GAA Awards Cork GAA The 2011 Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards took place on Yearbook Saturday evening December 3rd at the Malton Hotel. Speakers included Sean Walsh (Munster GAA Chairman) and John Mullins (CEO The Evening Echo of Bord Gáis Eireann). Gerald McCarthy (Hurling Hall of Fame winner) Cork GAA spoke on behalf of the recipients while former Kerry footballer Darragh Yearbook (pictured) is O'Se was the special guest speaker. in shops now - priced at Congratulations to all Cork award winners: Gerald McCarthy (Hurling just €7, it would make Hall of Fame), Michael Scanlon (Media Award), Aidan Walsh (U21 the ideal Christmas gift! Hurling), Ciarán Sheehan (U21 Football), Deirdre O‟Reilly (Ladies Packed with pictures, Football), Catríona Casey (Handball), Andrew O‟Sullivan (Junior reports and news items Football) and Cyril Kavanagh (Supporter of the Year). from the GAA year, the Yearbook is a must for all those with an interest in Cork GAA. “Off the Booze Munster Council Chairman, Seán Walsh; Gerald McCarthy; John Mullins, CEO Bórd Gáis Energy, pictured at the Munster Awards. and on the Ball” Award for Paul Haughney The Cork County launch of the new GAA health Well done to Midleton‟s Paul Haughney, who recently received the initiative „Off the 96FM C103 Rochestown Park Hotel Sports Award for November, in Booze and On the recognition of his contribution to Midleton‟s County U21 A Hurling Final Ball’ takes place in victory last month, their first title in 22 years. Páirc Uí Rinn on Thursday, December 15th at 6pm. The initiative is being driven by the GAA‟s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Programme is supported by the Gaelic Players Association and the Road Safety Authority. Barry O’Mahony (96FM C103) with Paul Haugney at the presentation. Pic: Tony O’Connell Munster Council Presentation of League Cheques Cheques have now been presented to all Leagues winners and runners- Grants up, with a total of €40,715 having been paid out across the eight 37 Cork clubs will leagues. Presentations for all football leagues and Divisions 1, 2 and 3 receive Munster Council th hurling were made at Rochestown Park Hotel on November 25 . Physical Development The full programme for all County Leagues is now available on Grants tomorrow night www.gaacork.ie – see Competitions section. (Wednesday) at Páirc Uí Rinn, where presentations will be made by Seán Walsh, Munster Council Chairman. A total of €903,619 will be allocated to 164 clubs around the 6 counties in Munster through Club Development grants. For more on the distribution of grants, see http://url.ie/dp7h. Division 1 Football League winners, Carbery Rangers, represented by Jeremy Murphy and Kevin McMahon, accept their cheque from Jerry O’Sullivan. Pic: David Keane RedFM SHL Presentations Allianz League Cheques for the RedFM SHL were presented on November 29th at the Fixtures RedFM Studios in Bishopstown, with special guest Jimmy Barry-Murphy All of Cork‟s Allianz in attendance. The gathering was addressed by County Chairman, Jerry League Fixtures for O'Sullivan, County PRO Gerard Lane, Chairman of the SHL Committee 2012 can now be Pat Horgan, and RedFM CEO Fiona Darcy. viewed in the Inter- The 2011 league programme consisted of 561 games of which 539 were County section of the played and the the Red FM SHL consisted of 120 games of which 112 Cork GAA website, (94%) were played. www.gaacork.ie, or go directly to http://url.ie/dp7x. The full GAA Master Fixtures Plan is also available on the website or at http://url.ie/dp7y. The Allianz Football League begins on February 5th with an away game against Armagh, while the hurlers are at home to Waterford on February 25th. Tommy Murphy (Sars) accepts the Winners’ Cheque from Jerry O’Sullivan, Included are RedFM CEO Fiona Darcy and Cork Senior Hurling Manager, Jimmy Barry-Murphy. Photo: Mike English East Cork GAA Launch History Book Comórtas Peile na On Wednesday, November 30th, Gaels gathered from far and wide in Gael (Daoine Midleton GAA Pavilion, at the heart of the East Cork Divisionfor the launch of Tom Morrison's epic tome, "An Illustrated History of the GAA Fásta) in East Cork 1924-2010". Guests of honour were Uactarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael, Críostóir Ó Cuana and Uactarán Cumann Camogaíochta 7 an taobh (Painéal na nGael, Joan O'Flynn, both of whom hail from East Cork. The book is Iomlán - 10) for sale from a number of outlets priced at €25 – see Baile Átha Cliath, www.eastcorkgaa.com for details. Domhnach 18ú Márta 2012 2 fhoireann as gach cúige trí mheán na Gaeilge Adult Football Competition through medium of Irish 7's ( Panel of 10) in Dublin, 8/3/12 2 Teams from each province Freagraí /Entries chuig: Liam Ó Laochdha (086 3258271) irishculturalof [email protected] roimh 9ú Eanair 2012 (9/1/12) Michael O’Brien and Tracey Kennedy of the East Cork Board present the book to Joan O’Flynn and Christy Cooney at the launch. Pic: David Keane New Cups Presented to County Board Four new cups were presented to the County Board at Páirc Uí Rinn on rd November 23 for the new County Junior Leagues. Full details of the County Leagues Judge Con Murphy Cup, the Jackie O‟Shea Cup, the Jerry Keating Cup and the John Brady Cup can be found in the History section of The full fixtures www.gaacork.ie, or see http://url.ie/dp6t. programme for the County Leagues 2012 is now available in the competitions section of the Cork GAA website, www.gaacork.ie, or click on the links below: Hurling RedFM SHL RPH Division 1 Hurling RPH Division 2 Hurling PRH Division 3 Hurling Football Division 1 Football Division 2 Football Division 3 Football Division 4 Football Miriam Murphy presents the Judge Con Murphy Cup to Jerry O’Sullivan, County Chairman, in memory of her late husband. For more photos of the presentations, see www.gaacork.ie. Inter-County Medal Presentation GAA Games Cork County Board recently hosted the presentation of Inter-County Development medals to the successful Cork teams of 2011 at a dinner in their honour Conference 2012 at Rochestown Park Hotel. Allianz League medals were presented to the Senior Football panel, while the U21 Football panel received Munster The GAA Games Championship medals. The Junior Footballers were presented with Development Munster and All-Ireland Championship medals. Conference, sponsored Presentations were also made to all referees who officiated at this year's by Lucozade Sport, will County Finals. Well done to all involved! take place in Croke Park on Saturday January 14, 2012. This year‟s conference theme will focus on providing coaches and teachers of Post Primary School aged players (age 13- 18) with an in-depth perspective on “Coaching Youths: Meeting the Challenge; Raising Our Games”. The cost of attending this year‟s Conference is €50, which includes all meals and refreshments on the day as well as the Conference Delegate Junior Football Captain, Carthach Keane and U21 Football Captain, Aidan Walsh. Pack featuring the Photo: Mike English Coaching Bag, Folder and Pen and access to Congratulations to Nollaig Cleary all presentations. The Congratulations to Cork and St. Gabriel's footballer, Nollaig Cleary, Conference will be a winner of the December Ambassador Hotel & Health Club Sports Award combination of keynote, in association with Gerald McCarthy Sports & Gifts, which was presented parallel breakout to her at a recent function at the hotel. sessions and practical demonstration sessions. Reserve your place online through the dedicated booking site at www.eventznet.com/29 5/ac/Gaa/gaagdc11/ or by downloading and returning the Conference Brochure.