Next we faced St. Aloysius, Carrigtwohill, twice within 3 score was 5-0. The goals came from Janet Rumley (2), weeks. The girls played really well against them and won Lisa Kenneally, Angel Axson and Kate Fleming. the first match 3-0, with Lisa Kenneally, Janet Rumley Our final league match was against Regina Mundi on the and and Sophie O’Keeffe scoring and then the second 18th of April at home. The girls fought really hard and match we won 4-0, with Kate Fleming, Angel Axson, Lisa played to their best, best they couldn’t overturn a very Kenneally and Janet Rumley scoring in that fixture. good Regina side, as they won out 3-0 against us. Our league campaign began against Mount Mercy away Thus our season came to an end. I would like to thank on the 24th of January. The girls played very well and ran all the girls for their commitment to the team and for out 1-0 winners, with Janet Rumley scoring the only goal. all the fun, enjoyment and good times we had together Our next league match pitted us against Ursuline College, throughout the year. Blackrock. The girls played well, but were unfortunate to Senior 2nd panel 2012-13: A. Axson (c), C. Cuthbert (v.c.), lose 2-0 on the day. S. James (GK), E. Ryall, R. Provan-Bessell, S. Stronach, St. Aloysius provided the opposition on the 20th of H. Spink, K. Fleming, L. Kenneally, J. Rumley, S. O’Keeffe, March in the league. Having beaten them twice already E. Bourke, R. Drennan, N, Garrues, C. Walshe, M. de this season, the girls were very confident going into this Waziéres, S. Keating, C. Miguez-Fernandez, R. O’Sullivan. one and won comfortably for the third time, this time the - A.L.
U16 Girls Hockey It was a slow start to the season for the U16 girls team. the game nervous but determined to get our revenge for Two nil all draws were played out against Kilkenny the loss in the league. We fought hard until a few minutes College, both home and away. The third match was a very from the end where we conceded a heartbreaking goal, tough game against Sacred Heart School, Clonakilty. We continued to press for the equalizer, but unfortunately lost 5-2, but managed to find a couple of goals and played ran out of time and lost 1-0. We had to pick ourselves better hockey throughout the match. up for the final league game of the season against Ard The league was where our best hockey was where we came Scoil na Deise, Dungarvan. We started well, with Alex into our own, the goals started rolling in and we started Aldous scoring twice, Vivienne O’Hara, Clara Roch-Perks, winning the games we deserved to. Colaiste Mhuire, Cobh Richenda Thomas and Bryony Archer getting a goal each were our first opponents in the league, with a four nil win resulting in a 6-0 win, to end our season on a high. We being the end result. Loreto Fermoy were next up in the finished the year out as South Munster league Champions, league and after a hard battle we were very unfortunate to hoping to play the North Munster winners, but running out come out on the wrong end of a 1-0 scoreline. of time with Junior Certificate commitments. Our next match was a tough encounter with Crosshaven. The team was capably led by Ella Compton throughout For this match we were missing four of our regular players the season,with Reidin O’Sullivan, twins Bryony and Katie so had to draft in second years to have a full team (Thanks Archer, Clara Roch-Perks and Richenda Thomas playing to Amy Chambers, Maeve Kingston and Keziah Ottman for very well throughout the season. I thoroughly enjoyed stepping in and helping out!). It was an end to end game the season, they were a very entertaining group to train and we managed to get the breakthrough through a goal and work with and I wish them all the very best for their from Richenda Thomas, and that was how the match continued hockey careers. ended. St Aloysius were the next opposition and we Panel: R O’Sullivan, L Brennan, B Archer, E Compton (C), scored twice through Anna Hevers and Vivienne O’Hara, K Archer, A Hevers, C Roch-Perks, R Thomas, A Whyte, V keeping a clean sheet and ending the match 2-0 victors. O’Hara, A Aldous, M O’Leary, A Dunne, S O’Mahony Next was our first cup game, where we were unfortunate - L.C. to be drawn against Loreto Fermoy again. We went into
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Back Row L-R: Mr. Levis, Ms. Hollowell, S. Daunt, J. Ryall, S. Johnstone, C. Hall, G. Kearns, G. Smith, T. Dallas, A. Burns, C. Cashman, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: L. O’Riordan, R. O’ Halloran, A. Chambers, J. Martin-Murphy. S. Deane. Front Row: M. Kingston, E. Marley
As it was my first year coaching the girls, the first few performance from the girls gave us victory on a score line weeks were about getting to know them and finding out of 2-0. Who else but the goal machine Julie Ryall with where they liked to play. I quickly realised that this group both goals! A week later, it was a case of the same time, were particularly close and this helped them hugely same place, same opposition, but in the league this time. throughout the season on the pitch. Amy Chambers was The girls used their knowledge of their opposition from named as captain and Julie Ryall as vice captain for the the previous week to record a 4-0 win this time, Julie Ryall upcoming season and they were fantastic role models again scoring twice, with Maeve Kingston and Charlotte and leaders for the squad all year, putting in a series of Hall adding to their tallies also. excellent performances. Our next match was on the 20th of February at home to The season began with the girls in very high spirits Coláiste Cholm in the league. This was not the girls’ best our traditional first fixture against Kilkenny away on performance of the season, as they played far below their September 5th. We ran out comfortable 4-0 winners, capabilities on the day. However, they did show good with Julie Ryall (2), Amy Chambers and Maeve Kingston resolve to salvage a 2-2 draw and therefore win their scoring. Two weeks later, we played Kilkenny again on the section of the league, which was fantastic! 19th of September, this time at home. They clearly brought Our season wasn’t finished there as we still had to finish down a stronger side to the one we played previously, but out the cup. Clonakilty provided the opposition in the semi- we still managed to win 2-0, with goals from Julie Ryall final. Another classy performance ensured that the girls and Laura O’Riordan. won 3-0, with the goals coming from Maeve Kingston, Our next match wasn’t until the 17th of October, when we Julie Ryall and Charlotte Hall. played our first league match against Bandon. Including Our last fixture of the season came against Rockwell in a Julie Ryall hat trick, the girls emerged victorious on the the cup final in Rockwell. Home advantage clearly gave day with a fine 4-0 win, Charlotte Hall with the other goal. Rockwell a significantly improved chance of winning. Our attention next turned to Mount Mercy in the league, Which combined with illness and injuries meant a on a cold evening in Cork City on the 7th of November. depleted squad played that day and we lost, which was a Another superb performance by the girls was to follow crying shame, given how well we played all year, scoring with a 6-2 win, including another Julie Ryall hat trick! freely and beating almost every team we encountered. Maeve Kingston, Amy Chambers and Charlotte Hall completing the scoring. However, it was still a hugely successful season, winning our section in the league and being runners up in the cup, So it appeared that girls were really gathering steam is no mean feat. I would like to take this opportunity to with 4 wins on the bounce. This concluded our matches thank each and every one of the girls for their commitment before Christmas. However, after Christmas, the girls to training rain, hail or shine (despite moaning about it!), continued on great form. Our good run was to continue congratulate them on playing some terrific hockey and of into our next match on the 16th of January, which was our course doing so well in both league and cup. first cup match against Bandon away. Another brilliant performance and result was shown by the team and they U15 girls panel 2012/13: A. Chambers (c), J. Ryall (v.c.), ran out convincing 3-0 winners, Julie Ryall, Charlotte Hall S. Murphy (GK), A Burns, J. Martin-Murphy, T. Dallas, and Laura O’Riordan the goal scorers on the day. S. Deane, E. Marley, K. Ottman, S. Johnston, C. Hall, M. Kingston, L. O’Riordan, R. O’Halloran, G. Smith, G. Kearns, So the u15 juggernaut kept on rolling. Our next fixture was C. Cashman. in the cup again just a week later against Regina Mundi at home on the 23rd of January. A thoroughly professional - A.L.
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Back Row L-R: Ms. Cotter, V. Hosford, K. Mariga, N. Power, R. Moloney, D. Cardosa-Murphy, E. Roch-Perks, C. Moore, B. Heffernan, Mr. Thompson Middle Row L-R: D. Pope, R. Oppermann, P. Axson, R. Martin, A. Tierney. Front Row L-R: M. Smiddy, S. Moran. The 2012/2013 U14 girls hockey team were a very finished well in front of goal on a number of occasions. enthusiastic group of players. Throughout the hockey We had a tough league campaign and had some very season they played with great positivity and commitment. close encounters during the year. We met Mount Mercy The side was captained by Patricia Axson and she led by in the first round of the cup and the girls played very well example in each game. on this occasion. We were unlucky not to score and the Niamh Power took on the role of goalkeeper and showed game went to a replay thanks to some great tackling by great ability and bravery as she guarded the net in each our solid defence line. We travelled to Mount Mercy for game. In defence Katie Mariga, Victoria Hosford, Mary the replay and again the game ended in a 1-1 draw which Smiddy, Charley Moore and Róisín Maloney worked very led to extra time. Here unfortunately we lost 3-1. Some of hard each day with their excellent tackling and strong the girls were complete beginners and made significant work ethic. Mary in particular brought great relief to our progress during the year. Thanks to all the girls for your defence with her lengthy clearances. commitment to training throughout the year and best Our midfield line of Bryna Heffernan, Rebekah wishes for the season ahead. Oppermann, Rachel Martin and Patricia Axson worked U14 Girls Panel 2012/13: P. Axson (c), N. Power, V. Hosford, tirelessly throughout each game and always put huge M. Smiddy, K. Mariga, C. Moore, R. Oppermann, B. pressure on the opposition. Our forwards, Daisy Cardosa Heffernan, D. Cardosa-Murphy, R. Martin, S. Moran, E. Murphy, Diane Pope, Ella Roch Perks, Susan Moran and Roch-Perks, D. Pope, R. Moloney, A. Tierney. Alice Tierney all played vital roles in our games during the year. Daisy and Patricia were our main goal scorers and - O.C.
U14B Girls Hockey
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 78 07/12/2013 19:23 The U14 B team of 2012/2013 worked very well together as Hannah Duffy, Katelyn Manning, and Niamh Power, who a team. They always worked hard at training, while having had some of their runs hitting the mark cumulating in a goal. fun at the same time - rain, hail, shine...and even snow. The girls all progressed in their abilities throughout the The team was captained by Gabrielle Humphreys who year. We had many friendly matches against Bandon always had an encouraging word for her team members. Grammar, Kilkenny College and even Dulwich, a touring Our brave goalie was Ómaí Ransome who had a natural side from England which was a good experience for talent and made some great saves. With her in defence the whole team. We were unlucky to be beaten 2-1 by was Alice O’Donnell, Laura Byron, Katherine Hartnett Regina Mundi in the cup match. We came back and Cronin, Andrea Perea, and Amy Anthony, who all made drew against them in a league match soon after. We beat strong clearances during the matches. Carrigtwohill 1-0, which showed how far the girls came as a team throughout the year. Both goals we scored by In midfield, were Madeleine Tanner, Benedicta Alapini, Hannah Duffy, who was our top goal scorer of the year. Gabrielle Humphreys, Laura O’Keeffe, Caoimhe Madden, Good luck to all of the team in their future hockey careers! Katen Duffy work worked well with the front line, Gwen O’Donovan, Lara Summers, Sophie Doherty, Cassie Finn, - R.D.
Senior Boys Hockey
Back Row L-R: Mr. Seale, F. Roche, A. Sheehy, A. Deane, E. Daly, A. Burns, D. Moore, R. Johnston, D. Murphy, R. O’Callaghan, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: P. Kingston, L. Hevers, M. Von der Heidt, J. McEvoy, O. Chambers, A.McGregor. Front Row L-R: C. McGregor, B. O’Callaghan.
The beginning of this season saw a changing of the guard wish to thank Danny Mulligan and Ms Catriona Hassey and changes in our ranks and fortunes. for all their work on that day as unfortunately I could not be there due to family commitments, which hopefully he Taking over as coach of the Senior Boys Hockey Team will repay in 15 years time! from Ivan Leopold, who reigned for 31 years, was always going to be a hard act to follow but a challenge I was Our next match was against Ashton in the league, we happy to accept. played some excellent hockey drawing 1 – 1 until a late goal by Ashton saw them take all the points. We then The season started with a friendly against Kilkenny with only played a UCC selection in a friendly, winning 3 – 1 with 6 of last year’s panel still in the school we fielded a relatively goals from Declan Murphy 2 and Alan Sheehy 1. Our new team. We had a good result, winning 3 – 2. the goals last match before Christmas resulted in a 6 – 0 win with coming from Declan Murphy, Alan Sheehy (new to the team Declan Murphy 2, Alan Sheehy 1, Andrew McGregor 1, A from U14’s the previous year) and Andrew McGregor. Our Burns 1 on the score sheet. next match was against Bandon in a friendly, which was also preparation for the Irish Schools Qualifiers. Unfortunately After Christmas we travelled to Villiers in the league, we lost 4 – 0 and had a couple of injuries. resulting in a 2 – 2 draw which was good preparation for our Cup quarter final against Ashton school. Wednesday 26th September was Irish School Qualifiers. We played our first match against Bandon Grammar We played some excellent hockey throughout the first half loosing 2 – 1 and followed on with a 0 – 0 against Villiers, and hit the post from a short corner right on half time. We leaving us playing Ashton in our last match, with Villiers were well in the game until an Ashton goal ten minutes playing Bandon, both matches taking place at the same into the second half forced us to push for a goal which time. Although we played our best game drawing 0 – 0, left us exposed and we were caught out a couple of times we did not qualify for the Inter-schools Tournament. I eventually loosing 6 – 0 which was not a just score-line.
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 79 07/12/2013 19:23 Our last match of the season was against a touring side On a promising note I wish to congratulate Alex Burns from Newpark School Dublin with a strong performance who was selected for the Irish U18’s Hockey Team in his by us, drawing 1 – 1. 1st year out of Irish U16’s. Well done. Alex’s work rate and maturity on the pitch earned him the Senior Hockey I wish to thank John McEvoy for his work on the field as Cup. Well done to all of the senior boys who played at captain and for his 6 years of Midleton College hockey both A and B level during the year. and also to Max Von Der Heidt for his effort during the year and congratulations to both on their leaving May I thank Catriona Hassey, Liz Clifford, Danny Mulligan, certificate results. Paudie Hartnett and Paula Stead for their assistance throughout the year. At representative level I wish to congratulate Dan Moore who played Munster U18 in goals and received an Irish Panel: D Moore, J Ryan, S Dallas, P Kingston, A Deane, trial and also played Munster U21 that year. J Mc Evoy (capt), L Hevers, R Johnston, E Daly, A Burns, O Chambers, (v capt) A Sheehy, A McGregor, M Von Also to Owen Chambers, Andrew McGregor, Rob Der Heidt, E Doyle, C O’Sullivan, E Hayes, B McEvoy, D Johnston and Alex Burns who played Munster U18. Jack Ryan, Declan Murphy and Alex Deane on Munster Murphy, A Sheehy, R O’Callaghan, F Roche U16 and Jack Ryan and Alex Deane training with the - C.S. Irish U16 squad for most of the season but unfortunately didn’t make the final cut. REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS
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Senior B Boys Hockey
Back Row L-R: Mr. Nugent, Mr. Mulligan, C. Hall, P. O’Riordan, B. Moore, D. Moore, J. Winckworth, J. Power, M. Murray, E. Hayes, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: C. O’Sullivan, P. Kingston, B. McCarthy (capt.), J Ottman, E. Daly, A Sheehy. Front Row L-R: F. Roche, C. Clarke, R. O’Callaghan.
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 80 07/12/2013 19:23 2012/2013 was a mixed season for our Senior B team The day of the final brought a long trip to Villiers in Limerick which saw the team improve greatly as the campaign and a visibly tired team stepped off the bus. This showed in went on. The season began with a disappointing 2-0 the first half as Villiers scored one and scrambled another defeat to Ashton. A week later we recorded a 2-2 draw across the line, sending us into half time with a two goal with Kilkenny College with goals from Bryan Moore and deficit. During the break, an inspirational team talk sent Stephen Dallas and also saw a marked improvement in us back out with a newfound energy and it showed as the form from the entire team. This was excellent preparation game was turned around and we threatened the Villiers for our first league match, another visit to Ashton. Ashton goal time and time again, seeing several shots go narrowly were shocked by an early goal from Paul Kingston that put wide and one skimming the post. Cormac O’Sullivan was a them on the back foot. The game continued with periods rock at the back, dictating the pace of play and providing of sustained pressure on the Ashton goal, however a level head in times of pressure. As the half wore on they managed to sneak in an equaliser late in the game however, it seemed it was going to be one of those days setting up a nervy ending to what had been an otherwise where nothing was going to go our way despite all our comfortable match, leading to a 1-1 draw. efforts. This seemed to be confirmed when Daniel Moore, ably playing at left back was halted in his run of the pitch Our next game was yet another trip to Ashton to play in by a tackle which saw the ball deflect straight upwards, the semi-final of the Cup. An excellent performance by splitting his chin, requiring a substitution and later, five the entire team saw us go into half time with a 3-0 lead. stitches. Remarkably, our only injury of the season. The Bryan Moore, departing from his usual business on the game ended in a disappointing loss however it was rugby field finished two goals superbly and Alan Sheehy good to see such fight from all members of the squad, a added the third. The second half saw us lapse and lose characteristic of many Midleton teams. concentration allowing Ashton to hit back with two goals within ten minutes of the restart. Having received our It was with great enthusiasm that I watched our Midleton wakeup call and with minds refocused our Captain, Billy team grow and develop as individuals and a unit over the McCarthy led an outstanding defensive performance year. The many hard fought matches will stand them in good which saw Ashton’s forays into our 25 consistently stead and I look forward to the coming season with great frustrated. The game finished in a hard fought 3-2 win, optimism as no doubt they will return stronger than before. setting up the season’s final fixture, the Cup Final, against - C.N. a strong Villiers team.
U16A Boys Hockey
Back Row L-R: Mr. Seale, Mr. Nugent, E. Hayes, R. O’Callaghan, C. Hall, C. McGregor, P. O’Riordan, J.Winckworth, J.Power, B. O’Callaghan, N. Daly, Mr Thompson. Front Row L-R: F.Roche, A. Sheehy, A. Burns, A. Deane, R. Johnston, D. Murphy, E. Daly. Our U16A Boys team were made up of players from Senior mate. It then went down to a penalty stroke competition A and B as they were quite young. Because of this they which unfortunately we lost 4 – 3 and Bandon Grammar only ended up playing two matches with the first match advanced to the semi-final. resulting in a 4 – 0 win against Kilkenny College, with U16 Player of the Year was Alex Deane who played for goals from F Roche 1, D Murphy 2 and A Burns 1. Munster U16’s and trained with an Irish Training Panel. We played our cup match after Christmas with quarter- Panel: J Ryan, A Deane (capt), C Hall, R Johnston, J final game due to be played in Midleton. Due to extreme Power, A Sheehy, A Burns, R O’Callaghan, D Murphy, E weather conditions the match didn’t go ahead and we Hayes, F Roche, J Northridge, E Daly, J Winckworth, N had to travel to Bandon. After a close encounter with it Daly, O Norton, B O’Callaghan, P O’Riordan. being all level at 1 – 1 with a goal from Declan Murphy, the game went into extra time which also resulted in a stale- - C.S. 81
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Back Row L-R: Ms.Daunt, Ms. Hassey, L.Mariga, J. Northridge, A. Nuzum, G. Hosford, J. Byron, A. O Mahony, C. Daly, O. McIlreavy, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: A. Ryan, N. Daly, S. Emerson, C. McGregor (c), Z. O’Sullivan-Hourihan, C. Eng, B. O’Callaghan Front Row L-R: H. Compton, D. Thompson, C. Walsh, H. Deane, J Drennan.
Last season proved to be somewhat hectic as 34 different STATISTICS: players took to the field at various stages to represent A team Matches: (Won 3, Drew 1, Lost 4) Goals: (19 For, 17 Midleton College. We managed to field 2 teams and played Against). Ashton (1-3), Bandon (0-1), Ashton (3-3), Villiers a total of 14 games, the A team competed in both League (4-0), Kilkenny (7-1), Villiers (2-1), Ashton (1-2), Ashton (1-6) and Cup and where possible B games were played to tie in with these fixtures. B team Matches: (Won 1, Lost 5) Goals: (4 For, 11 Against). Kilkenny (0-3), Newtown (1-2), Ashton (2-0), Kilkenny (0-1), It was a slow start to the season, as a combined Second Ashton (1-2), Ashton (0-3) Year team played Kilkenny College and lost 3-0. Several First Year players were introduced to the A squad and Cup Panel: L. Mariga, Z. O’ Sullivan-Hourihan, S. Emerson, the team took their time to gel together, losing 3-1 in a A. Ryan, J. Drennan, H. Compton, B. O’ Callaghan, H. friendly to Ashton. Things started to look up after a Deane, N. Daly, C. McGregor (Captain), J. Northridge, D. narrow defeat to Bandon in the League (1-0), followed by Thompson, C. Walsh, C. Daly, N. Lynch, G. Hosford. a draw against Ashton (3-3) and a win against Villiers (4- Panel: G. Hosford, C. Wolfe, Z. O’ Sullivan-Hourihan, A. Morris, 0). A fruitful visit was made to Kilkenny, where we came C. Eng, S. Emerson, D. Kelly, C. McGregor, B. O’ Callaghan, away victorious (7-1); this was to serve as a warm-up for A. O’ Mahony, N. Daly, C. Daly, O. McIlreavy, A. Ford, L. the Cup competition. O’Sullivan, A. Nuzum, J. Byron, P. Loyer, E. Perea, A. Ryan, The long trip was made to Limerick for the cup game J. Drennan, D. Thompson, H. Deane, N. Lynch, J. Northridge, against Villiers and much narrower victory (2-1) was C. Walsh, H. Compton, L. Mariga, C. Mariga, D. Cuthbert, B. obtained than on our previous visit. We got a home draw McHugh, H. Smyth, C. Bawden, H. Cremin-Memhet. for the semi-final of the cup and played Ashton in a tense - C.H. game. We found it difficult at times to deal with a more physical style of play and although the team fought hard they were narrowly defeated (2-1). In all 9 different players scored goals, Jack Northridge led the tally with 6 goals, closely followed by Nick Daly and Christian Daly on 5 goals and 4 goals respectively. I would like to thank the teams for their efforts throughout the season, in particular the captains Ciaran McGregor (A team) and Charles Eng (B team). I would also like to thank Mr. Seale and Ms. Daunt for all their assistance throughout the year.
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Back Row L-R: Mr.Seale, H. Cremin-Memhet, G.Hennessy , H. Coupton, L. Mariga, S. Beckingham, B. McHugh, J. Drennan, N. Lynch, D. Byron, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: C. Walsh, D. Cuthbert, C. Mariga, J. Northridge, D. Thompson, A. Ryan, H. Deane. Front Row L-R: C. Bawden, H. Smyth, W. Baker, J. Moloney.
1st year hockey had a good 22 boys training each session Moloney 1. 30th January we played Villiers again loosing for the first few weeks of the season. We brought two 3 – 0 at B level. 5th March was our next 11 a-side game teams of mixed ability to Newtown School Waterford at home to Ashton, after a good performance we won 3 – with Team 1 winning 1 – 0 the goal from Conor Walsh and 1, scorers were Jack Northridge 1, Andrew Ryan 1, and Team 2 winning 3 – 1 with goals from Nathan lynch, Jack Conor Walsh 1. Northridge and Harry Compton. We thought that this was the end of the season until we On September 27th we brought three, 6 a-side teams to were informed that Munster Hockey were to run an A Bandon playing 15 matches winning 12, drawing 2 and Cup 8 a-side Tournament and a Plate Competition in May. loosing 1, a good return for the day. On October 10th we The venues were Garryduff Sports Centre and Harlequins played Bandon in two 11 a-side games. Team A won 1 – 0 Hockey Club. We entered a team in both competitions. with the goal from the captain, Jack Northridge. Team B The A team won the cup without losing a match. Well also won 1 -0 with a goal from Harry Cremin- Mehmet. On done Conor Walsh (8 a-side capt) to you and the panel. 24th October we travelled to Kilkenny and after a close Not long after that victory we got a phone call to tell us encounter we lost 1 – 0, we were without 8 of our players that our B team had won the Plate final, winning 4 matches who were now in U14A squad. and drawing 1. Well done to that panel of players also. On Wednesday 28th November we played two 8 a-side Finally may I thank all those involved in coaching 1st Year half pitch matches in a tournament run by Irish Hockey in Boys Hockey, Mr Mulligan and Ms Clifford. I hope we will Garryduff Sports Centre. With 8 matches in total we won continue to enjoy such great success. 6, drew 1 and lost 1. Thanks to Phil Oakley the Munster Regional Development Officer who ran the event for the Panel: L Mariga, J Drennan, H Compton, S Beckingham, first time with Schools Hockey and we looked forward to N Lynch, J Northridge, A Ryan, D Thompson, H Deane, a cup and plate competition after Christmas. C Walsh, C Mariga, D Bryon, G Hennessy, S Brady, J Moloney, W Baker, D Cuthbert, C Bawden, B McHugh, H After the Christmas break we travelled to Villiers School Cremin-Mehmet, G Haberlin, M O’Donovan. Limerick and played without our U14 players. Some good hockey was played by both teams and we eventually lost - C.S. 2 – 1, our goal scored by Conor Walsh. On 16th January we played Bandon in 1st Year A, winning 4 – 0, goals from Nathan Lynch 2, William Baker 1 and Jim
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Back Row L-R: Mr. O’Neill, L. O’Keeffe, L. Byron, K. Manning, P. Axson, B. Alapini, E. Marley, C. Hall, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: K. Mariga, S. Deane, J. Ryall, M. Rutledge, C. Moore. Front Row L-R: B. Heffernan, D. Pope, R. Moloney.
This year we are participating in the Cork School Girls Allied to our league competition we also participate in the Junior Soccer League. Results so far this autumn have FAI youth development blitz’s which are staged each term seen us draw 1-1 with Colaiste Mhurie Crosshaven whilst for both Junior and Senior age groups, the purpose being also recording victories against St. Brogans Bandon 6-0 to develop the skills of the players involved. This autumn and St. Mary’s Mallow 4-3. This particular junior team has also seen the introduction of Mr. Jason Brown to our consists of Form I and II girls only and is captained by coaching staff and the expansion of our training session Charlie Moore with Katie Mariga as vice captain. This very to include both Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Mr. Brown enthusiastic bunch of players has so far seen some fine brings a wealth of experience in this area, with beneficial goal scoring performances from Shirley Bailey and bryna results already being seen in terms of numbers of girls Heffernan in particular. We have five more games to go in participating in training and solid performances being our league campaign and are very optimistic of achieving produced on the field of play. positive results. Our senior league will commence after Onwards and upwards we go! Christmas and will consist of six games. - K.O’N.
Equestrian
Back Row L-R: Mr. Thompson, C. Roch-Perks, P. Fives, R. Stafford, M. O’Sullivan, A. O’Sullivan, E. Roch-Perks, Mrs. Stead. Front Row L-R: M. White, F. Summers, G. Hennessy, N. Moore, M. Smiddy.
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 84 07/12/2013 19:23 We started the year off with two sessions at Hydes’ Our second team of Niamh Moore, Rob Stafford and Max Equestrian Centre in Glanmire in preparation for the first White also did well with Rob having a lovely double clear. competition of the season. This event was held at the In March Clara Roch-Perks and Fionn Summers competed Ballinamona Equestrian Centre Co. Waterford. A team of in the All Ireland Inter-schools Hunter Trials in Co Wexford 4 riders: Robert Stafford, Mary Smiddy, Alanna O’Sullivan at Senior Level and Ella Roch-Perks at Junior Level. and Max White competed. Rob knocked one pole in the All three riders did very well in what was an extremely 1st round but had a lovely clear in round 2. Mary was challenging course. next to jump and had a fantastic double clear. Alanna had a few poles down, going out third, and Max finished off Outside of school competitions students were busy with with one fence down in both rounds. their own pursuits and special mention and congratulations to Padraig Fives who represented Ireland in Wales in the After Christmas we regrouped and were put through Tetrathlon event, Team Ireland were placed 3rd. And to our paces with Corrine at Hydes in Glanmire. Our next Rob Stafford who competed in Tattersalls with the United competition was the Inter-schools show-jumping at Pony Club. Ballyrafter Lismore Co. Waterford, in January. We had two teams: Team 1 with Naimh McCormack, Padraig Many thanks to parents and guardians for their help and Fives and George Hennessy coming very close qualifying support throughout the year. for the jump off achieving some fantastic clear rounds. - P.S.
Tennis 2012-2013 This summer competition was a very busy time in the world U16 Boys Winner: Christopher Hall of tennis for our internal competitions. The competition was Runner-up: Joseph Hennigan played at three different age groups for boys and two age Senior Boys Winner: Robert Johnston groups for girls. Most of the competition matches were held Runner-up: Jack Cowhig on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with some interesting surprises and assumed certainties. Results of the U14 Girls Winner: Charlotte Hall competitions are as follows; Runner-up: Julie Ryall U14 Boys Winner: Jack Northridge Senior Girls Winner: Tiger Waite Runner-up: Dara Thompson Runner-up: Sinead James C.S.
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The 2012-2013 orienteering year was quieter than normal in the season we headed to Tramore Amenity Park this year due to some clashes with other sporting fixtures followed in November by the Cork School’s Orienteering and cancellations due to weather conditions. However Championships held in Fota. Our athletes once again as always our enthusiastic athletes headed out in all did us proud with Kieran Simpson, Sinead James, Zac types of weather to many areas across cork. Early O’Sullivan-Hourihan, Bryony Archer and Charley Moore
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 85 07/12/2013 19:23 all securing 1st place in their individual categories. On Finally, Ms. Liz Clifford who, for so many years has the day our 1st Year Boys, 1st Year Girls, 2nd/3rd Year organised and escorted many groups of College Boys, 2nd/3rd Year Girls and Senior Boys all secured first students to and from events, has taken on a different team placings. A fixture in Doneraile had to be cancelled role in the College and doesn’t have the flexibility to due very high and dangerous winds. actively participate anymore. We are all grateful for her willingness to stand in cold, wet, muddy forests on To round off the year and make up for missing out on freezing winter days to organise our orienteerers! From some fixtures the College held its own Orienteering Cup all of us Thank You. Challenge in May. Midleton College students descended - ROS-H on Curragh Woods to compete for the Junior and Senior Cups. The course was planned and controlled by On a personal note as I step away from involvement Mr. Liam O’Brien of Cork Orienteering Club and Paul in orienteering, I would like to give one last big thanks O’Sullivan-Hourihan (Bishopstown Orienteering Club). A to Rosemarie and Paul, for all their help and support well planned tricky course put our runners through their over the years. Without both their efforts the sport paces and on the day Sinead James and Anthony O’Shea of orienteering wouldn’t have achieved the level of were victorious at senior level while Bryony Archer and success it has done in Midleton College. I say goodbye Zac O’Sullivan-Hourihan took the cups at junior level. to orienteering knowing it is in safe hands! - LC Outside of school Zac O’Sullivan Hourihan (Form 3) represented Ireland for the first time at U18 in the Junior Home International Orienteering Competition held in Wales in September. October saw him win the Munster Orienteering Championships followed in November by a trip to the Lake District to train with the U16 Team GB athletes. As always Midleton College is proud of our past pupils achievements. This summer two former pupils represented Ireland at the World Orienteering Championships in Vuokatti, Finland near the Arctic Circle. To put this in context the Irish mens team was made up of 6 athletes from the 32 counties! For Josh O’Sullivan-Hourihan (Class of 2011) it was his first senior World Championship competing in the Sprint discipline and he finished a respectable 24th in his semi final. Nick Simonin (Class of 2008) who is based in Sweden has previous World Championship experience and this year finished 13th in his heat and 33rd in the Long Distance Nick Simonin representing Ireland in the Long and Middle Distances Final. He just missed out by seconds in qualifying for the Races at the World Orienteering Championship, Finland 2013 Middle Distance Final.
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 86 07/12/2013 19:23 It was another busy summer term of athletics, with also broken in the senior girls competition by Fi Power athletes competing in the Interschools, South Munster in the 100m and 200m, and by Sinead James in the long competition and our own internal schools athletics jump. The U13 girls competition brought new records championships . For the Interschools competition, held for Charley Moore in the 100m and Susan Moran in the in CIT once again this year, unfortunately although our high jump. Well done to all the athletes who took part in younger age groups were competitive in each event, we competitions, but especially those who broke records, were unable to call on some of our better senior athletes hopefully this bodes well for our level of success in future due to exam pressures. We had a major success on the Interschools competitions. day with Andrew Ryan equalling the record for the junior Thanks to all the members of staff who helped out with 200m, our first record in the books since returning to the coaching the various track and field events throughout Interschools athletics competition a number of years ago. the summer term, supervised at the Interschools athletics A very enjoyable day was had by all at ther event. and helped out with the organisation and running of our Our own internal schools championships brought nine own athletics championships. new records, three of those going to Andrew Ryan in first - LC year in the 100m, 200m and long jump. The U13 boys high jump record was beaten by Padraig Fives. Records were
Chess
L-R: Mr. Hickey, O. Parsons, K. Carew, A. Cowhig, J. Cowhig, J. Swanton, P. O’Shea, Mr. Thompson.
The season began slowly this year as we had lost some Champions team drew 2-2 with Jack and Kevin winning experienced players and had to ascertain what kind of on boards 1 and 3 and the Novices also drew 2-2 with teams we could field. We held weekly practice sessions Paddy and Gareth winning on boards 1 and 4. This lead throughout the first term and in January decided to enter to the elimination of our Novices but our Champions team three teams into competition. were through to a place in the League finals. We entered a Novices team and a Champions team The ChessZ finals took place in Limerick at the end of April into the ChessZ Secondary Schools League and one and our team of Jack, Jeffrey, Kevin and Adrian set off with senior team into the Secondary Checkmate League. We began by playing Colaiste an Spioraid Naoimh’s C team high hopes. However our optimism was wildly misplaced in Midleton in February. Our Novices team consisting of as we came up against schools from all over Ireland that Paddy O’Shea, Oisin Parsons, Adam Nuzum and Gareth played chess of the highest caliber. We played 6 games Hosford emerged from the match with a 2-2 draw. over the course of the day but gained few points overall. Adrian Cowhig was our highest scorer with 2.5 points Later in the month our Champions team hosted Clonakilty for two wins and a stalemate. In the final placings we CBS and we recorded a 3-1 victory , our team was Jack Cowhig, Jeffrey Swanton, Kevin Carew and Adrian came 16th out of 21 teams! This was a salutary lesson as Cowhig. Then in mid-April both of our teams were away to what happens to the big fish when he leaves his small to play matches against Rochestown College. The pool and goes up against an entire sea of opponents.
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 87 07/12/2013 19:23 Our senior team in the Secondary Checkmate League was Finally in May we held our internal school competition. the familiar line up of Jack, Jeffrey, Kevin and Adrian. In the senior category Jack Cowhig won by the simple They played a match away against Charleville CBS B expedient of being unopposed (nobody entered against team in March. It resulted in a 3-1 win for Charleville. Our him!). In the junior section there was more lively next match should have been against Bandon Grammar competition and even some of the favourites were but with timing issues and commitments elsewhere, plus knocked out before the final. Adrian Cowhig won it with exams looming in May we never played it. Statistically we Adam Nuzum as the runner-up. could not have gone through to the finals so it was best to My thanks to all who participated in chess this season cut our losses. and we look forward to next year with interest!
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Senior Cricket
Back Row L-R: Mr. Levis, Mr. Livingston, Z. O’Sullivan-Hourihan, C. McGregor B. McEvoy, A. Deane, E. Hayes, G. Hennessey, H. Deane Mr. Thompson. Front Row L-R: L. Deane, J. McAvoy, O. Ind, A. McGregor.
The cricket season is a short one, just 4 weeks long. too strong for us and we ended up an agonizing 7 runs However, the pupils and I began training before the Easter short on 92 all out. John McEvoy and Oliver Ind were the holidays in an effort to extend the season. There was a pick of the bowlers and Andrew McGregor the pick of the massive turnout from each of the three junior years, batsmen that day. especially first year, which is very encouraging for the Our second match was against De la Salle, Waterford a years to come. Due to the large numbers, training had to week later. They made 74 all out and we chased down be split into juniors and seniors twice a week. their target with 6 overs to spare with a very convincing The standard of bowling, batting and all round play was performance this time around. John McEvoy, Harry superb from all concerned, as they all trained very hard. Deane and Andrew McGregor doing the damage with ball We were unfortunately not able to organize any junior in hand this time around and Luke Deane, Oliver Ind and matches against other schools, but we did manage an Zac O’Sullivan-Hourihan doing the damage with the bat. inter class match for the juniors, with Harry Deane, Jack Our final match was against Bandon, again, at home the Northridge, Dion Cuthbert Zac O’Sullivan-Hourihan and following week. The boys were clearly out for revenge Harry Cremin-Mehmet playing particularly well. from the defeat two weeks previous and played extremely The senior team did manage 3 matches. Oliver Ind well, limiting Bandon to just 82 this time around. In a very was named the first XI captain for the year and he led well constructed innings, we got there with just 3 balls to by example and tactical nouse right throughout our 3 spare in a very tightly and keenly contested match. Again, matches, ably assisted by John McEvoy and Luke Deane. John McEvoy, Harry Deane, Ciarán McGregor, Oliver Ind Our first match was against Bandon at home. They batted and Andrew McGregor were the stand out bowlers and first and made 99 all out. A target we were confident of the latter, Alex Deane and Brandon McEvoy grabbing the chasing down. Alas, the Bandon bowling attack proved lions share of the runs with the bat.
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 88 07/12/2013 19:24 I would like to thank each and every one of the pupils for REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS their dedication, commitment and keenness to play and train so hard this year. The numbers we had out this year were simply fantastic and it truly does bode well for the sport in Midleton College in the future. I would also like to thank Mr. Kurt Livingston for all of his help coaching, umpiring and scoring this year also. Senior boys 1st XI cricket 2012-13: O. Ind (c), J. McEvoy & L. Deane (v.c.’s), A. McGregor, C. McGregor, B. McEvoy, A. Deane, H. Deane, J. Northridge, Z. O’Sullivan- Hourihan, E. Hayes, G. Hennessy. - A.L.
L-R: C. McGregor & H. Deane.
Junior Cricket
Back Row L-R: Mr. Levis, Mr. Livingston, S. Brady, D. Cuthbert, E. Hayes, G. Hennessey, C. O’Deaghaidh, D. Byron, M. Whyte, Mr. Thompson. Middle Row L-R: Z. O’sullivan-Hourihan, C. McGregor, A. Deane, B. McEvoy, H. Deane. Front Row L-R: J. Northridge, J. Moloney, H. Cremin-Memhet.
Senior Golf Numerous golf outings took place during the last school year. The school summer golf competition took place in May at East Cork Golf Club. A busload of students left the school after lunch and spent the afternoon competing against each other on the course. Ms. Guest, Ms. Power, and Ms. Dennehy also played a round, heading out with a few different groups of students. Ed Hayes emerged the winner of this year’s competition while David Poynton received the award of the Leonard O’Mahony trophy which acknowledged his contribution to school golf during his six years of study.
L-R: Ms. Dennehy, N. O’Shea, A. McGregor, M. O’Brien, L. Deane, Mr. Thompson..
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The school was represented by a junior team at the Munster inter-schools competition played in Blarney comprising of Jack Bowles, Barry O’Callaghan, and Ciaran McGregor. The team represented the school to a very high standard. - H.D.
L-R: Ms. Dennehy, A. Sheehy, E. Hayes, J. Hennigan, Mr. Thompson.
MIDLETON COLLEGE GOLF SOCIETY This year we were down to five events. The July date was We are told at each course that this is a good average dropped as it fell right in the middle of everyones holidays. and that numbers are down in many societies. Here’s to The average attendance in the events was nineteen. maintaining this figure or even improving on it in 2014. The results of the events were as follows.
1st 2nd 3rd Water Rock G. Chambers K. Chambers R.Hume Castlemartyr F.Jermyn R.O’Neill M.Power Mount Wolseley R.O’Neill Chris Jermyn M.Power Lee Valley G.Chambers P.Kelly F.Jermyn Fota G.Jermyn I. Leopold L.Guest
This season was when one of our young bloods made Eyes on the prize! a great break through. Greg Chambers won two of the events and was positioned at the head of the field coming into the final event of the year in Fota. Unfortunately this date clashed with a hockey fixture that Greg was due to play in with UCC. The much anticipated head to head with Rory O’Neill never materialised. The course was in great condition and it was a beautiful hot autumn day. This led to impressive scoring with Gordon winning with 39 points. The day was not without its controversy however. There was some confusion over Rory’s and Keith’s ball on the sixteenth. A life long friendship could have been in jeopardy had the two dropped points suffered by Rory cost him the Player of the Year competition! As it happened Rory had a couple of points to spare and emerged as winner once again. It turned out to be a father son combination for the remaining two prizes in the order of merit. Greg secured the runner up spot in the Player of the Year while his dad Keith won the Junior category. Well done to the Chambers family. We will be back for the new season in April in Water Rock. If you are interested in participation please contact Ray Power presents R. O’Neill (winner) with the Player of the College and ask to talk to Ray Power. the Year trophy. - R.St.J.P 90
MidletonColMag2013.indd 90 07/12/2013 19:24 Midleton College Parent Teacher Association Notes
Midleton College PTA enjoyed a full Calendar of events in Sports Day was a magnificent sunny day as usual! It marks 2013. the end of the school year and heralds the start of the Summer. There was a great participation by parents, students and January began by a study skills seminar. teachers on the day. Including the PTA 34 parents/guardians Midleton College continue to have strong links with volunteered on the day prepping strawberries, manning the COMPASS (a statutory body representing Parents strawberry stall, produce stall and uniform sale. The sports association in Protestant and Minoritory Religious schools events were fun and the highlight continues to be the hog at secondary school level). Parents Nora Irwin and Brownen roast and lunch organised by Rory Graham. Lynch are executive members of COMPASS. Two members The AGM was held on the 24th September followed by of the Midleton PTA , Grainne Keating and Mandy Devlin a talk given by Dr Fergus Heffernan a renowned clinical attended the Compass AGM in Kilkenny. They had the psychologist and psychotherapist. He is also a leading opportunity to meet COMPASS members from round the educator in the area of stress management. Dr Fergus country. Heffernan gave an outstanding talk on the well being of Spring Fest was held in March. The PTA hosted a Spring teenagers to 5th and 6th form in the afternoon and to parents Festival in the school dining hall. It was an opportunity for in the evening. He delivered an inspired talk and a large students to demonstrate extra talents. There was a baking cohort of parents were actively encouraged to attend by their competition ‘Bake Off’, a photographic competition and a children who had heard him earlier. His talk also facilitated literary competition and keen talent was shown by all who open family discussions following the event. entered. There was enthusiastic participation and parents The AGM committee was thanked by Mr Thompson. He helped with generous donations of cakes and produce to especially thanked the outgoing officers Grainne Keating, sell. Winners of the photographic competition were awarded Mandy Devlin and Liz Deane who are stepping down from a one day photographic workshop with Gordon Kinsella their Officer positions. They have served for a number of held in the college. It was an enjoyable day. Many thanks years on the PTA and have ensured that the PTA remains to Mary Linehan without whose help the competition could an integral part of the college. Grainne will remain on the not have been run. committee as an ex officio. Sam Rothman a world renowned pianist generously gave The PTA also helped out providing refreshments during the his time and performance in April in Midleton College in Hockey Blitz in October, a very successful fundraiser for aid of Midleton Sports Complex and those in attendance the Sports complex. were enthralled by his performance. As the year draws to a close we look forward to the Carol Another excellent Careers day was organised by Guidance Service and carol service reception marking the beginning Counsellor, Mariel Twomey . The PTA assisted on the day. of the festive season. Mariel invited a range of professionals to speak with the 4th and 5th form students. It was an intensive day which On behalf of the PTA I would like to thank the teaching focused on 10 minute briefs from each professional exposing staff, the house keeping staff, the office staff, Rory Graham students to many careers in one day. The students also had and his team and not least Mr Thompson for their continued input into the selection of the professionals to be invited. support in the work of the PTA. . Each parent is a member of the PTA and we appreciate your ongoing support and your The PTA Social evening was a culinary delight for all those help with events and look forward to your continued support in attendance. Chef Stuart Bowes, Barnabrow House treated in 2014. us to a feast of food sourced in Barnabrow and East Cork. He created unique courses from ingredients of Barnabrow Catherine O’Riordan House starting with a food -to -share starter, followed by Chairperson Midleton College PTA a choice of beef or O’Connells seabass, finished off by a The PTA committee for 2013- 2014 are as follows; mouth watering lemon tart served by Barnabrow staff. Thanks also to Rory Graham and his team for their help Catherine O’Riordan - Chairperson, Nicola Bessell - with the night. Honorary Secretary, Deirdre Cremin - Honorary Treasurer, Andy Compton - Parent, Anne Fuller Hales - Parent, Aoife Transition Year award night parent prizes were awarded to Parsons - Parent, Bairbre Keating - Parent, Grainne Keating students who made an outstanding contribution in transition - Parent, Simon Thompson - Principal, Brigid O’ Riordan - year. Teacher, Mariel Twomey - Teacher, Niamh Lawlor - Teacher. The Governors reception is a very joyous affair. The 6th form students transformed from school uniforms into glamorous young adults on the night. The PTA hosted and sponsored a reception for parents and guardians on the night. Rory Graham’s finger food was both delicious and memorable.
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Greetings past pupils and interested readers to another in itself. We will all look forward to that evening in October. report on the Midleton College Association. It is Sunday Well done to John Waterman, Ollie Daly, Caroline Buttimer the 17th of November and this article was due in last Friday. and Andrew Levis for helping to organise their respective Apologies to Brian Hickey and the staff at the magazine year groups. Thank you to the Reverend Wayne Massey for and I promise it will not happen again. keeping with tradition and saying grace on the night. I was encouraged recently by a number of calls from old The Midelton College Association continues to work with Midletonians who forwarded an interest in getting involved the fundraising committee for the new sports hall. Following with the committee. This is heartening in light of the fact the successful scrap metal project, we look forward to two that existing members are doing all in their powers to put events this Winter. A night at Cork’s greyhound track on themselves out of commission. Niamh Kenny’s family the 22nd of November will hopefully see a very large has its obvious demands and the arrival of Joe on the 23rd turnout on what should be a fun night. The Association is of January last added to her workload. We all appreciate delighted to be able to sponsor a race which will add €500 Niamh’s overseeing of the database but next year we to the kitty. A thank you is also due to the large number of will have to include a new member in that role. Thanks Midleton businesses who contributed to the race card for again, Niamh, for all you have done considering your busy the night. workload with your own business and family. On the 6th of December, during the Christmas fair at the Mrs. Kay Cairns, as most of you know, spent most of the College, we will have our own special event. Ten turkeys Summer in hospital and recuperating following a nasty fall will be auctioned off comedian Pat Shortt on behalf of the in July. It was only at the end of September that Kay finally M.C.A., with all proceeds going to the development fund. got back to her own residence as a result of her injuries. If We will do all in our power to create a ‘bidding war’ with a however she had not been visited by the King Family, who bit of craic thrown in too. A thank you is due to Mr. Robert found her lying on her kitchen floor, God knows what the Fitzsimmons who lovingly produced the said turkeys which outcome may have been. We wish her well and thank her for will be the centrepiece of some families’ Christmas dinner. her compiling of the past pupil jottings for this magazine. Just recently, the M.C.A presented Mr. Simon Thompson Kay, in the company of Ann Prendergast, did however show 4000 to help buy sports equipment for the school. I am up at this year’s reunion for the thirty, twenty, and ten-year sure this will be spent wisely on our behalf. Before I sign school leavers. Thanks also to Mr. And Mrs. Levis, Mr. off, I would like to remind readers that our A.G.M. is on the Bud Morrissey and Mr. Ray Power for taking the time to last Monday (27th) of January 2014. Myself, Douglas Hall, greet the returning past pupils. Allie Power (MacKillop), Niamh Kenny, Robert Chambers, Chloe Farnham, and Mr yet again, did the honours organising waiters and helped Simon Thompson would be glad to hear from any of our decorate the dining hall with flowers for the occasion. This past pupils interested in helping with the M.C.A. Enjoy was very much appreciated by all those involved. Rory, our your Christmas and good wishes for a more prosperous chef, turned out a fantastic meal and without him this event year ahead. could not go ahead. Mr. Simon Thompson, our Headmaster, John Smyth, always enters into the spirit of the occasion and next year President of Midleton College Association will see the first of his pupils returning. This is a milestone
Members of Form IV who sang Christmas carols at the Christmas fair last year. Various proud parents purchasing assorted presents produced by the students for the fair.
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e 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy brought the focus of world media to this event which continues to fascinate anyone with an interest in American history and culture. e College was honoured that world renowed scholar, journalist and author Anthony Summers came to speak on the subject.
Mr. Summers has recently re-issued his de nitive work Ten year leavers Chris McGrath, Neil O’Connor on the events surrounding the assassination, ‘Not in Your and Stephen Galvin after the dinner. Lifetime’. He spoke authoritatively and with new details about not only the events of the 22nd November 1963 but also the period of the 1960’s more broadly. An enthusiastic and informed audience engaged in questions and answers following the completion of Mr. Summers talk. ere was a good attendance from senior cycle history students in addition to parents and friends of the College. Sincere thanks are expressed to Anthony and his his co-author Ms. Robynn Swan for their generosity in making the time within a busy schedule to speak at the College. - Simon ompson. Principal Ten year leaver Daniel McCarthy pictured with Ann Prendergast and Ruth Levis. REUNION DINNER 2013 On the evening of the 19th October past pupils from the Examiner Weekend Supplement in November in the years 2003, 1993 and 1983 returned to the College for English Market in Cork at the launch of the Cork born their reunion dinner. ey gathered rstly in the Colton Michelin star chef Ross Lewis’ cookery book: ‘Chapter One, Building for drinks and chat before dinner. e evening An Irish Food Story’. Others from the class of 1993 were was so ne that many stood outside to enjoy meeting and CAITRIONA DAUNT and SHANE O’DONNELL. It was chatting to old friends again. so good to see ROMAN DE PONTAC over from France for the occasion. He was looking as dashing as ever! He At 8.00 p.m. we made our way into the Dining Hall where is married with 4 children and works as an auctioneer. Rory and his sta served yet another excellent meal. He quoted this – ‘It’s nice to be important, but its more It was so good to meet past pupils again from far and important to be nice!’ What wise words. RORY BELL near. Eleven were back from the class of 1983. DEREK is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Surgeons who is O’GALLIGAN who is married with two children, MIKE living with his partner Lucy and a crazy boxer dog! SHANE BROOKS, TOM WALSH, RODERICK MOLONEY and CURTIN is a Dentist – a ‘tooth puller extraordinaire’ who SIMON KELLY. ALAN BOYLE was up from Tralee, he will give a 10% discount to all Midleton College graduates!! is married with 3 kids and said it was a great night and ROISIN McALPINE is an artist living up a mountain in thanked all who had organised it. PAUL BRADY has Co Kerry with 3 wild kids! EMILY SINNOTT is an Air a dental practice in Midleton. LEO BISHOP said ‘thanks Hostess in training with ‘too nice a husband and ambitions for the memories and fun’! DAN O’DRISCOLL wrote ‘very for a pug!!’ Others who attended were TREVOR LUCEY enjoyable, a lot of water under the bridge, good to see old and ARAN GREEN. WAYNE MASSEY is now a Church friends and a fun night was had by all’. HYLDA REARDON of England vicar in Bristol. He is married with 3 children. is married with 3 children. FIONA HENNESSY said it was He was invited to say Grace before and a er the dinner. a great evening and it was so good to meet old friends again. His a er dinner grace held us all spellbound and made us think:- ‘well done Wayne’. Among the 20 year leavers group were; DIARMUID CRAVEN who is an Accounts Manager and is married ere were eighteen back from the class of 2003, a very with 1 little boy. He said it was great to be back a er 20 special group for me as they were our last sixth form years. HILARY FRENCH is an Accountant in Westboro when we retired in 2003. ey were all looking very well Partners, Cork. She said she was really glad that she had indeed and hardly changed in the ten years since leaving been persuaded to come to the dinner. KEN GRANDON, the College. DANIEL McCARTHY works for Kentz, manages the Grandon Toyota Dealership. He is happily Clonmel in management. He loved his time in Midleton married with 3 children and a terrier! JENNY-ROSE College. He is married to AILEEN DROMGOOLE, they CLARKE is an olive seller and has two lovely daughters. have a lovely son Mark and live in Dungarvan. EOIN Jenny of Toonsbridge Dairy, was pictured in the Irish KAVANAGH is currently doing a RYA Day Skipper
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MidletonColMag2013.indd 93 07/12/2013 19:24 Course in Crosshaven. We met up recently in the Mill Wheel for a very pleasant lunch. KIERAN TREACY is an Acupuncturist. SHIRLEY ROBERTS is working at Pepsico, Ireland. MAEVE STRONACH got married last year and is working at the PSI. LAURA MOORE was looking lovely and is still working in the bakery that she and her boyfriend set up last year. She is also a part-time student at college studying Fashion and Design. BRIAIN CURTIN is now married and is head of Digital at 02 Ireland. It was good to see ANDREW NICHOLSON, who was Head Boy in his nal year, back with his wife Ann-Marie. ey have two little girls. EVE BOLSTER is a Barrister. SARAH O’DWYER is also a Barrister. ROB FULLER is a farmer and CHRIS McGRATH (Rocky) works for Apple Ten year leavers Laura Cudy and Maeve Stronach enjoying the dinner. Class of 2003 Computers. STEPHEN GALVIN is engaged with a 1 year old boy. He is studying Medicine at U.C.C. ANDREW SMYTH. I said my usual few words and reminded the class LEVIS has taken over the mantle of the Levis dynasty, from of 2003 that they had indeed ful lled my husband’s desire to his parents, at Midleton College. He is engaged and has go out ‘trailing clouds of glory’ as two of that class LAURA 1 child Tara aged 5 years. It is great to see that another CUDDY and GORDON HOPKINS had both achieved the Levis is enjoying teaching at M.C. CIARAN PHILLIPS is maximum 600 points in their Leaving Certi cate, a feat a Bar Manager in Youghal. LAURA CUDDY, who gained never before or since achieved. ADAM O’Kee e spoke for the maximum 600 points in her Leaving Certi cate in 2003 the class of 2003 and I was so ‘chu ed’ when he welcomed has returned from America and is a small animal Surgeon/ me and included me in the toast to ‘Boss’. ey were a Lecturer at U.C.D. Veterinary School. BRIAN MASSEY very special group to both of us and it was so sad that ‘Boss’ has his own construction company and has a six and a half wasn’t there to enjoy the evening with them. My other month old daughter. ADAM O’KEEFFE, was Head Day regret was that I didn’t get a group photograph of them Boy in his nal year at the College and spoke on behalf of all. As I was, and still am, recovering from my accident in his year. CAROLYN BUTTIMER (nee SMITH), who was July, I was not quite at my ‘sparkling best’ when it came to Head Girl in her nal year, was there with her husband the photographs – and that doesn’t o en happen!! With so Clive. She is a national school teacher in Kinsale and they many of the class of 2003 back I was really quite distressed are expecting their rst baby in March. She visited me that I hadn’t got the all important photo. If anyone took one twice when I was convalescing a er my accident and always please, please let me know!! managed to cheer me up when I was feeling down. Dr. HEATHER DEANE was so sorry to miss the reunion but I hope I haven’t missed mentioning anyone, though there she is working in Australia and gaining loads of experience were a couple of names I couldn’t decipher when reading in paediatrics, the branch of medicine she has always your comments!! wanted to specialise in. She also visited me when she was We look forward to next year’s reunion dinner and urge home in August and announced her engagement to Jony the classes of 1984, 1994 and 2004 to get texting etc. so that shortly a er her return to Australia. many of you will be able to return for a great evening of A er dinner there were the usual short speeches. ROBERT reminiscence. CHAMBERS spoke rst, deputising for President JOHN - Katherine Cairns
A group of 20 year leavers at the Dinner including Roman De Ten year leavers Adam O’Keeffe and Brian Massey. Adam made Pontac, Wayne Massey, Shane Curtin and friends. Class of 1993. a speech on behalf of the Class of 2003.
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I give you another year’s news of past pupils. I hope you We sympathise with DAPHNE GARDE and family on the enjoy reading them. - K.M.C. death of her mother Hazel. KEVIN AHERNE proprietor and Head Chef of Sage BETH HAUGHTON was pictured in the July edition of ‘Hi’ Restaurant in Midleton goes from strength to strength with magazine when she launched her new designer collection his restaurant. In February this year it won the Bord Bia ‘Just bdLuxed at Club Brasserie on Lapps Quay. Also pictured Ask’ restaurant of the month. Kevin says ‘Sage’ has a simple with her were her two daughters Tessa and Phoebe. ethos – ‘to source the best local produce so that diners can We send our sympathy to ELIZABETH and IRENE HORNE savour their meal in the knowledge that every morsel has been on the death of their father SERGIUS in April. grown, reared or produced with the same care and attention to detail with which it has been prepared.’ He has also won We send our deepest sympathy to the family of SHARON a Bridgestone Award each year since 2010 and recently was PEARCE (nee HUME) who died on 21st June a er a long named as one of the 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland by Sally battle with cancer. Her funeral was a wonderful service of and John McKenna. Kevin himself was named as one of the thanksgiving and hope. Sharon was a much loved sister of 10 Hot Chefs for 2013. He also got married this year. Last HEATHER, ANDREW and ROGER, much loved daughter year Sage Restaurant won the Good Food Guide Ireland Best of BILL and beloved wife of David. Newcomer (Southern Region) Award. LOUISE JOHANSSON (class of 2008) completed her I was so sorry to have to miss the wedding of PETER masters in Uppsala University (Sweden) and received a 1st BROOKES to JACQUELINE HORNIBROOK on 24th Class Hons. Degree in Society & Digital Media last year and August. I had been so looking forward to it, having been at now lives in London. older brother David and Cecile’s wedding a few years ago. EIMEAR KAVANAGH is a speech and Language erapist My bad accident on the 25th July when I broke my right hip in Glounthaune. and right wrist, put paid to that! I believe it was a wonderful occasion and having seen some of the photographs DAVID KENEFICK continues with his sailing. He Jacqueline was a beautiful bride and her sisters VICKI, completed the Figaro single-handed race on ‘the Full Irish’ ZARA and RACHEL along with YVONNE JERMYN and while overcoming various problems with his yacht during another friend made very pretty bridesmaids. the month long race between various ports in France, Spain and Britain. He was the youngest competitor coming 28th ROB COGAN is married with two children. out of 43 boats and celebrated his 22nd birthday at sea. JAMES COLBERT and his wife Suzanne appeared in the PETER KING has graduated with an Honours Higher Cork Independent supporting the Breakthrough Cancer Dipoloma in Primary Education and is currently teaching Research Valentine’s Ball at Fota Island Resort on 9th in St. Luke’s National School, Douglas. He also holds an February. James in undertaking an arduous 18 month Honours Degree in History and Archaeology and an training to take part in a 2068 km All-Ireland Triathlon Honours Higher Diploma in Applied Computer Technology. Challenge in 2014 to raise an impressive 500,000 euros for Breakthrough Cancer Research. We wish him well. SAM LYNCH and his wife Crystal renewed their wedding vows on 6th May in St. James Church where they had Good to hear that TOM EASTAWAY recently received an been married 19 years ago by Sam’s grandfather Canon M.Sc. in Computer Science (Data Analysis) and has just Fred Garrett. ey were visiting Ireland for the rst time started working for the A.I.B. at their HQ in Ballsbridge. in 16 years. Ann Prendergast and I attended a wonderful evening at SHIRLEY SHEEHAN (nee MILLAR) had a busy time in Fota House on the 22nd November when CAROLINE May. She was a bridesmaid at her brother JOHN’S wedding, FEGAN (nee MARTIN) gave the second of two Cookery made the wedding cake and also did the beautiful oral Demonstrations for Christmas. She also appeared with decorations. A talented young lady! Kevin Dundon on Friday 25th October on his T.V. Programme ‘Kevin Dundon’s Modern Irish Food. I always ALISON O’BRIEN who works for Fuzion PR was seen remember when Caroline gained her Doctorate in Nutrition gracing the pages of the July edition of ‘Hi’, Munster’s Social and was honoured on Prize Day by the Board of Governors. and Wedding Diary. She was attending the Network Cork Caroline was at school when Doc Martins were the rage Business Awards Luncheon at Hay eld Manor. and my husband took great delight, during his Prize Day IRISH TIMES award winning journalist CARL O’BRIEN Speech in asking ‘Doc Martin’ to come up to receive her was one of many people who gave of their time during special award! It was so good to see her again and we got a National Giving Week in November. He joined other lovely welcome from her on the night. volunteers in the Simon Soup run in Temple Bar giving out TIMOTHY FULLER is working for Palantin Solutions, an food to the many homeless people in that area of Dublin. oil and gas company in London. He got married to Gemma We commend his e orts of commitment for others in need. in Aberdeen in June of this year. ey live in Lewisham. SANDY O’DONNELL (nee GRAINGER) is now Head of KENNETH is studying for his Masters and is working for Clinical Operations for Euro Medic, Ireland. the Galway Institute of Culture. JONATHAN is farming in Conna and ROBERT is farming at home. 95
MidletonColMag2013.indd 95 07/12/2013 19:24 TOM O’GORMAN got married in India in early 2011. capacity as Chairperson of the Board of Management. Daphne was a former Head Girl of the College and is now a DIANE O’MAHONY got married in December 2011. She member of the Board of Governors, a busy lady! lives in Galway and they had a baby in April 2012. TONY STEIBER telephoned Ian King from California and Weddings have been big events in the ROSS family this subsequently visited Midleton. He was delighted to be year. MATTHEW married April in Ballyhooley church shown around his alma mater while he recounted many on 3rd May and younger brother ALISTAIR married Maite happy memories of his time there. in St. John the Baptist Church, Midleton on 1st September. St. John’s holds a special place in Alistair’s heart as he went Ann Prendergast and Anne Anderson met up with to church there on Sundays while attending the College. RICHARD and MARK STREET at the Glandore Classic Both Matthew and Alistair have married Americans. Regatta in July. Richard still runs the Grangecon Foodstore eir cousin LINDA married Ian Roe in St.Luke’s Church, and Cafe in Co. Wicklow with his wife Jenny. MARK sails Douglas on 25th May. Linda was Head Girl in her nal year large yachts out of Majorca. at Midleton. We send our congratulations and best wishes to BISHOP LIONEL PILKINGTON (who would have been at Midleton ROY WARKE, a former member of the Board of Governors in the 1970s) was made a Professor by NUI Galway in while Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, who celebrated August this year. His own subject is English but he is also the 60th anniversary of his ordination in July. A wonderful Head of Humanities at the University. achievement. RYNHART FINE ART BRONZE which was started by - Katherine Cairns Jeanne Rynhart in 1981, and well known for such iconic public pieces as Molly Malone, showcased their new range of bronze pieces on the ‘Shopping from Home’ series on R.T.E. e Glengarri business was one of six winners of the ‘Your Business on T.V.’ competition which saw them receive a month long platform to promote their products on the television series. e company has adapted with the times and is now run by daughter AUDREY and her husband Les. I attended the ocial opening of the new buildings at St. John the Baptist National School on Friday 22nd November. I was Secretary of their Board of Management back in 1983 when the school moved from what is now the Church Hall up to its present site. It was a great occasion and it was Anne Anderson and Ann Prendergast pictured with Richard and wonderful to see DAPHNE SPILLANE (nee BEAMISH) Mark Street at the Glandore Classic Regatta during the summer. presiding with great aplomb over the occasion in her
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Mr & Mrs David Brookes; Mr & Mrs Patrick Nicole Ryall; Richard Murphy; Matthew Ross; Clibborn; Mr & Mrs Ivan Nagle; Mr & Mrs Oonagh Lee; Linda Ross; John Millar; David Tait; Mr & Mrs Robert Gleasure; Peter Brookes to Jacqueline Hornibrook; Mr & Mrs Jonathan Clibborn; Damien Smyth Simon Lyons; Meriel Smith; Lavinia Mossop; & partner; Mr & Mrs Alf Smyth (Tara Alistair Ross; Andy Ferriera; Ronan Enright; McCarthy), Peter Jordan & partner; Kevin Aherne; Gillian Breen to Bryan Wright; Mr & Mrs Robin Potter Cogan; Bryan Sweetnam; Timothy Fuller. Mr & Mrs Brian Morris; Mr & Mrs Brian Massey; Mr & Mrs David Payne. DEATHS ENGAGEMENTS Sergius Horne; Sharon Pearce (nee Hume), Peter Coe. Andrew Levis; Sally-Ann Tucker; Heather Deane; June Ford; John Phillips.
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