On Sunday 26th June it was a replay of last years Div 1 league hurling final as we faced off against Glanworth. In a tough game the spoils were shared as it finished a draw, 1-10 apiece.
Team & Scorers: S. Donegan, J. Hayes, E. McHugh, A. Sheedy, J. Fitzgerald (0-1), S. Lynch, B. Sheedy, D. Palmer (0-1), R. McHugh (0-1), E. O’Regan, D. Roche (0-1), J. Sheedy (0-5, 4 from frees), P. Burke( 0-1), B. Sheedy (1-0), R. Burke
Monday 3rd April we played Mitchelstown in Div 2 football league. Conditions were poor but a tough game was played anyway. Following a few knocks in the previous hurling games we were missing a few players. Heavy ground slowed the play somewhat as both teams found it difficult to make ground. Despite conceding scores early in the first half, we pulled back to be only a point down at half time with the scores being 0-5 to 0-6 in favour of Mitchelstown. Unfortunately in the second half we fell further behind as Town’s football experience and training helped them a lot. A penalty by Kenneth Barry was well saved by the Mitchelstown keeper to which put a dent in our comeback hopes early in the second half. The game finished 0-13 to 0-7 in favour of Mitchelstown.
Team: S. Donegan, R. Burke, B. Sheedy, C. McCarthy, C. O’Reilly, H. Burke, P. Fitzgerald, K. Barry, S. Lynch, R. McHugh, E. McHugh, V. Burke, B. O’Regan, P. Burke, J. O’Dwyer. Subs: A. Sheedy for B O’Regan, B. Hayes for R McHugh.
On Sunday 2nd April we were out again in hurling league action as we took on Dromina. This was a very close game for the most part, with Shanballymore only really pulling clear in the 2nd half. Both teams started strongly trading scores for the most part. Even when Dromina scored a goal, Shanballymore were quick to respond with one of our own through Brian Sheedy. Darragh Palmer & Robert McHugh in midfield won and broke a lot of ball in the opening half. Half time arrived with the teams level at 1-9 each.
From the outset of the 2nd half it was clear that Shanballymore weren’t going to be leaving league points slip here as we dug a little bit deeper and started to pull away. We looked a bit fitter on the ball and strung together some great teamwork with Colman O’Reilly, Darragh Palmer and Jamie Sheedy winning a lot of ball. Our major break came just over 10 minutes into the 2nd half when Eoin O’Regan, Colman and Haulie Burke combined for a great goal. A free from Jamie Sheedy just after this gave us 1-3 unanswered. We were unlucky not to score further goals shortly after as we hit the crossbar twice in quick succession. For the most part Dromina’s scoring was limited to frees in the second half despite several dangerous moments when our backs had to be at their best to stop attacks. The half back line in particular held strong in the last quarter to knock back Dromina’s efforts. Final score was 2-19 to 1-16, a great win for Shanballymore.
Team & Scorers: S. Donegan, J. Hayes, E, McHugh, P. Fitzgerald, J. Fitzgerald, S. Lynch, B. Sheedy, D. Palmer (0-1), R. McHugh (0-1), E. O’Regan (0-2), B. O’Reilly (0-1), C. O’Reilly (0-5), J. Sheedy (0-7, 6 from free/65), B. Sheedy (1-1), R. Burke. Subs: H. Burke (1-2) for R. Burke. R. McCarthy for R. Mchugh.
After last weekends hurling activities it was now the turn of our under age footballers to show case there skills.
Special thanks to Niamh McGuickin for helping ref some of the games.
(Left to Right Back row Morgan McGrellis, Peter O’Keeffe, Gavin Barrett, Rory Dempsey, Jack Twomey, Dean Fitzharris, Michael Casey Hanley (Left to Right Front Row Aine Burke, Lorcan Murray, Cian Looney, Luke Twomey, Daniel McGuickin)
For the second half Jack Twomey went into goals, Jack’s kickouts had a big bearing on the game as he found his man with every kick-out. Peter, and Rory now formed a formidable backline with Aine Burke keeping the Bride Rovers forward line at bay for most of this half. Michael and Dean ran them selves into the ground for the second half. Up front Cian contunied his fine form fronm the first half buy getting a hatrick of goals. Cian got some great help from Locran, Gavin, Morgan and Luke all playing their part on the score board.
There was a great buzz in the club as last weekend brought about the first weekend of matches after weeks of training indoors. With the sun shining and the weather in the high teens the children were extremely excited with the prospect of getting out onto the field and finally show casing their skills that they have been practicing hard at over the last number of weeks.
Under 8’s
First up on Saturday morning was our under 8 hurlers who competed in a blitz in Mallow GAA complex. On the day we played Ballyhooly, Granard Gaels and Charleville. Thanks to these teams for very sporting games. We had great numbers and all our players put in some great displays with all children getting game time. Well done to the players who have made the step up to under 8 for the coming year. Panel of players on the day: Caoimhe Looney, Will Ladd Finn, Niall Murray, Rory Murray, Dawn Ladd Finn, Jamie Burke, Sean Barry and Luke Twomey.
Under 10’s
Later in the day our under 10 hurlers were in action on home soil against a very good and well drilled Clyda Rovers team. With the sun shinning and the pitch in great condition both sets of players contributed to a very keenly contested and a nail biting match. In goals Peter kept us in the game by pulling of some tremendous saves when we needed them, in front of Peter, Daniel, Rory, Morgan and Aine held strong when put under pressure by the Clyda forward line. In midfield Jack and Micheal worked tirelessly up and down the field all day, helping our defenders and providing assists to our forwards. Up front Cian, Lorcan, Luke, Gavin and Nathan put on some classy displays taking some excellent scores when the opportunities arose. Panel of players: Peter O Keeffe,Daniel McGuickin, Rory Dempsey, Aine Burke, Michael Casey, Cian Looney, Lorcan Murry, Gavin Barrett, Nathan Murry, Morgan McGrellis, Jack and Luke Twomey. Special thanks to Billy Butler for reffing the game.
Club News:
2016 Mallow Area and District Sports & Leisure Awards for reaching the bronze level bench marking award. On the night club chairman Dave Twomey and Secretary Tony McGuickin represented the club on the night. Congratulations to the Shanballymore GAA Junior ‘B’ Hurling Avondhu, Cork, Munster & All of Ireland Champions on being recognised locally in the very prestigious 2016 Mallow Area and District Sports & Leisure Awards picking up Top Award on the night outright team of the year award winner at a 350 plus Gala attendance of local clubs and societies and special guest the inimatable Olympian Rob Heffernan at Springfort Hall Hotel Tonight.
Shanballymore Juvenile GAA Sports Prediction quiz for 2017 has now kicked off with the first event being the Cheltenham Gold Cup, thanks to everyone that entered this competition and helped sell cards. You can keep track of the scorecard on our Facebook site.
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Matches:
Under 8 football Blitz in Ballyhooly Sat 1st of April
Under 10 Football vs Castlelyons in Shanballymore Sat 1st of April @12:30
Training: Indoor training – Tuesday the 4th of April (7:30PM To 8:30PM) Mallow GAA Complex for all ages
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On Friday 10th February we came together in Springfort Hall Hotel to celebrate the achievements of the club over the course of the past 2 years and also to remember the North Cork winning teams of 1996/1997. A huge crowd of players past and present, family and friends was in attendance on the night as we celebrated the Munster and All Ireland Junior B success of least year, continuing on from North Cork and County successes in 2015. Guests of honour on the night included Barry Aherne chair of Avondhu GAA, Tracey Kennedy Vice chair of Cork GAA board, Seán Og O Hailpin and a delegation from Kileedy GAA club who organise the Junior B All Ireland series.
Club chairman Richie Burke welcomed the crowd on the night with a brief recap of what happened on the road to All Ireland success. He also reflected on the decision to honour the teams of 1996/1997 for the 20th anniversary of Shanballymore winning back to back Junior A North Cork titles. Pat Walsh along with the other selectors from 1996/97 then presented a framed team photo to the members of those teams in attendance on the night. Richie acknowledged and thanked the members of Kileedy GAA club in attendance for organising and running the Junior B All Ireland series.
Our trainer Jim Sullivan spoke briefly on the commitment put in by the team over the last 2 years, also acknowledging the sacrifices made by partners, wives and families of the players and thanking them. Sean Og then presented players with their medals while Jim called all the players in turn. The medals in question were beautifully presented in a frame put together by Padraig and Zoe Fitzgerald with the Shanballymore crest, players name and the date of winning the medal. For this we owe Padraig and Zoe a huge thanks as these will be fantastic momentos for players in years to come. Sean Og spoke briefly on the importance of an All Ireland title, from Junior B right up to Senior level.
The final item on the agenda for the night was the announcement of the Hall of Fame recipient. This years recipient was Noreen Burke who is without doubt a most worthy recipient. She has given countless years of service to the club as Secretary, 1st aider, organiser of the Cork GAA raffle and also handles the clubs allocation of tickets for Cork games among countless other services to the club. Her family has also gone on to play a huge part in Shanballymore GAA. Congratulations once more to Noreen and all the Burke family on your induction to the hall of fame, it is truly well deserved.
On Saturday 11th of February Shanballymore Juvenile club was honoured with the Bronze level bench mark reward. This event took place in Nemo Rangers GAA complex with club chairman Dave Twomey and Secretary Tony McGuickin in attendance. Rebel Óg Coaching Benchmarks provides a template for best practice in coaching, promoting maximum participation and optimal playing standards in juvenile clubs throughout Cork city and county. The program includes minimum requirements for entry, with subsequent progression to Bronze, Silver and Gold targets, which clubs would strive to achieve. Bronze criteria are based on establishing a primary school coaching and games program in schools within a club’s catchment area. Along with hosting a number of games and a summer skills camp. Shanballymore are one of only a few clubs in the North Cork region to be recognised by the Rebel Og board. This certificate, shows the hard work that is being put in by club Chairman Dave Twomey, Secretary Tony McGuickin and Treasure Collette Looney along with all the coaches of the various teams and our schools link officer Kenneth Barry.
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