Youghal Camogie Awards for 2011 took place last Friday night.  Youghal done well over the past 12 months in competition, both with Imokilly and County sections.U13 girls were runners up in the Imokilly A League and with the U18’s bringing home the U18 Championship County title last November was the highlight of the year.

Various awards were giving out to the Underage, with U8/U10/U12s awarded with Certificates and medals for the Cluster of Go Games Blitz’s, that went on over the east cork area over the summer months. Go Games is a new non-competitive league which caters for the age group from U12 down to players of 6 yrs of age.

U14 – Most Improved Player of the Year went to Eimear Farrell, with U14 – Most Dedicated Player of the Year was awarded to Sophie Monaghan. U16 – Most Improved went to Ellie Budds after having a great year with the U16s and U18 panels. U16 – Dedicated Player of the Year when to Shannen Bulman-Joyce another girl who shone in the U16 & U18 panels in 2011.

A number of the girls made the Cork Panels this year namely: Shona Cunningham for the Cork Intermediates, Leah Broderick – U16 Cork Panel, Emily Roche – U15 Cork Development Panel, Cork Primary Schools – Niamh Roche, Caitriona O Keeffe, Shauna O Connell, and Erin Galvin.

Great night had by all, with plenty of food from the generosity of the parents of the club, who have been great over the year with the support they show for the girls. Well done to all the trainers and mentors who give up a lot of their spare time to help train the teams. Underage training will begin shortly, keep you posted.

Click on image to see the Youghal Camogie Award Recipients for 2011. – Photo Youghal GAA. -

Youghal GAA Notes.

Eochaill Og Notes ( Tony Farrell)

Eochaill Og Match Reports and Results:

Sunday 29.01.12  – Venue: Cloughduv   – U/16 County Hurling League Final .

Eochaill  0  -  05       Clonakilty  1 – 08

On Sunday 29th January the postponed U16 County League Hurling Final V Clonakilty took place in Cloughduv. This proved to be tough day for the lads having lost all momentum after winning the East Region league Final in November. Both teams tried their hardest but the game never got to championship pace. Clonakilty started the brighter and it took our lads 20mins to get going. Try as hard as we could we just never got into the game and Clonakilty ran out winners on a score line of 1-8 to 0-5.

Team:  Kash Ranson, Sean Farrell, Chris Morrison, Conor Hennessy, Bill Mc Grath, Mark Flaherty, Chris Savage, Matt Farrell, Colin Keenaghan{Capt], Aidan O’Neill, Danny Walsh, Andrew Joyce, Ryan Coady, Ollie Dempsey, Ronan O’Sullivan.

Subs- Harry Oliphant, Rory Walsh, James Kelly, Darragh O’Connell.

Friday 01.02.12 – Venue: Club Aras   – Minor Football Challenge.

Eochaill  5  -  08          Clashmore  3 – 12

Our Minor footballers got their season off to a winning start on Friday night last when they took on near neighbours Clashmore in a challenge. This was a positive start for the lads playing a nice attacking style. Faced with a strong Clashmore defence our forwards kicked some great scores with David O’Mahony, Dale Donoughe and Ordhan Brennan leading the way. David Twomey at midfield, Jason Murphy and Chris Savage in defence were solid throughout.

Team:  G. O’Regan, C. Savage, R. O’Sullivan, M. O’Neill, C. Daly, O. Brennan, J Murphy,

D. Twomey,  B. O’Donoughe, D. O’Donoughe, C. Keenaghan, T. Coleman, C. Farrell,

D. O’Mahony, M. Kenefick.

Sub:  A. Joyce

Saturday 04.02.12  – Venue: Carrigadrohid  – U/14 Football League.

Canovee  2  -  12          Eochaill  0 – 01

On Saturday our under 14 Footballers travelled away to play Canovee in the opening round of the football league. On a very wet day in Carrigadrohid with the bare 15 players available ( our thanks to Rory Mc Sweeney for coming along and making up the numbers ) we took to the field of play. Canovee had us under pressure right from the start. Our full back line all played well. The two Mc Sweeney brothers tried very hard. Aaron O Callaghan had a good second half at wing forward.

A special thanks to Catherine, David and Sandy for their time given in helping to drive the lad’s to Carrigadrohid. It was great to have their support on the day, encouraging and driving the team on, when all seemed against them including the weather.

Best for Youghal:  Zach Downing, Jack Monaghan and Conor Walsh.

Team: Liam Mariga, Sean Hennessey, Liam Forrest, Zach Downing, Aaron O Callaghan, Rian McSweeney, Jack Monaghan, Leon Coady, Conor Walsh, Sean Smiddy, Fionn Cliffe, Cathal Mariga, Dillon Hogan, Oran Hennessey, Rory McSweeney.

Monday 06.02.12  – Venue: Club Aras  – U/15 Football League.

Eochaill  4  -  09          Midleton  5 – 08

Tuesday 07.02.12  – Venue: Club Aras  – Minor Football League.

Eochaill  4  -  07          Castlelyons  1 – 08

Our Minor Footballers got their League campaign of to a winning start when they took on Castlelyons in Youghal on Tuesday last 7TH February. Missing a few players due to college and exams, the lads started brightly. Both sides were evenly matched in the first half. Up front David O’Mahony and Dale Donoghue were playing well. Jason Murphy and Chris Savage tried hard to keep the Castlelyons attack at bay. A spell of Indiscipline led to a number of silly frees which the visitors converted. With five minutes to go to the break Tomas Coleman scored a well taken goal after great work by David Twomey and Cillian Ansbro. The first half finished, Youghal 1-2 Castlelyons 0-7.

The second half saw Ronan O’Sullivan move to midfield and Lee McCarthy introduced at center back. Right from the throw in Youghal set about winning this game with a much improved attitude. Colin Keenaghan at center forward started to get on more ball and our midfield pairing dominated the center of the field which led to a better supply to the full forward line and after 7 minutes Andrew Joyce finished a great move to the back of the Castlelyons net. From there the lads controlled the game and ran out winners on a score line of Youghal 4-8 Castlelyons 1-7. Round 2 of the league see the lads travel to Blarney to take on the home side on 18th February.

Team: Danny Walsh, C Savage, R O’Sullivan, M O’Neill, C Daly, D Twomey, J Murphy, B O’Donoghue, C Ansbro, D O’Donoghue, C Keenaghan, T Colman, O Dempsey, D O’Mahony, M Coady.

Subs.  C Finn, C Morrisson, M Farrell, L McCarthy, G O’Regan.

Upcoming Eochaill Og Match Fixtures.

14.02.12  -  U16P2FL Eochaill v Midleton Topfield @ 7:30pm

17.02.12  -  U14BFL Eochaill v Bride Rovers Topfield @ 8pm

18.02.12  -  MAFL Blarney v Eochaill in Blarney @ 4pm

18.02.12  -  U15AFL Eochaill v Erins Own Topfield @ 4pm

25.02.12  -  U13AFL Eochaill v Macroom away @ 2pm

Bag Packing in Tesco 4.02.12

Thank you to everybody that helped with our Bag packing in Tesco on Saturday the 4th last. A total of €780 was collected on the day. Also, thank you to all that contributed to the collection at such short notice. This collection will greatly help with the purchasing of new equipment for all our underage teams.

Website:  Our website to keep in touch with all activities, match reports, managers and contact numbers

for each please log onto www.youghal.cork.gaa.ie.

Eochaill Og Notes – Report: Tony Farrell

 Eochail Og Awards Night 2012:  Eochaill Og in conjunction with the Ladies Football Club, held their awards night on the 22nd January last where winning teams from 2011 received their medals from one of the top Hurlers in the country Micheal Fennelly and Cork Ladies Football captain Amy O’Shea. On the night there was a great turnout of up to 350 club members and parents to honour the younger members of the club.
Guests on the night included Canon Brown, Ger Motherway, Christy Cooney, Micheal Fennelly, Amy O’Shea and Orla Farmer. MC for the night was Mick Sheehan who interviewed the guests and some of the players.

Both clubs would like to congratulate all the players and team mentors for their success in 2011 and wish them all the success possible for the coming season.

Eochaill Og would also like to congratulate all the players concerned for their awards received on the night on representing the club at both Imokilly and Cork underage level. We would hope that this level of representation of the club by the players continues and hopefully grows in 2012.

Both Clubs would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to everyone in the club for their help in another successful night for Eochaill Og & YLFC and hope that our Juvenile members and families enjoyed their night.

Underage Managers for 2012 are as follows:

Minor Hurling Manager:  Fergal Keenaghan Minor Football Manager: Fergal Keenaghan, U16 Manager: Tommy O’Connell, U15 Manager – Tommy O’Connell, U14 Manager – Philip Monaghan, U13 Manager – Philip Monaghan, U12 Manager – Joe Kirk, U11 Manager – Donal O’Sullivan, U10 Manager – Hugh Dorrian, U9 Manager – Alan Geary, U8 Manager – John Bulman, U7 Manager – Vincent Murray U6 Manager – John Lynch , Gaelic4Girls – Cormac Galvin.

Eochaill Og Training Times 2012:

U18 – Fri 7 – 8pm

U16 – Sat 4 – 5pm

U14 – Mon 7 – 8pm

U12 – Returning early February ( TBC )

U11 – Tues & Thurs 7:30 – 8:30pm

U10 – Sat 9:30am Tues 5:30pm

U9   – Tues 6:30 – 7:30pm & Fri 6 – 7pm

U8   – beginning Sat Feb 11th  & subsequent Thurs  5:30pm – 6:30pm

U7   – beginning Sat Feb 11th @ 11:30am

U6   – beginning Sat Feb 11th @ 11:30am

All players / parents will be notified by text of any amendments or cancellations of the above times and

date’s by the relevant managers.

General Note: Youghal GAA are collecting old mobile phones in aid of the Autistic Association. Please

support by dropping in any unwanted phones into Club Aras. Your support would be greatly

appreciated by all.

Website:  Our website to keep in touch with all activities, match reports, managers and contact numbers

for each please log onto www.youghal.cork.gaa.ie.

Parents Committee:  If there are any parents that would like to get involved it the parents committee

please contact Jillian Corcoran.  All help is very much appreciated. We would encourage all parents to

get involved and it would be great to see parents from each team participating in the parents committee.

We are hoping to have our first meeting for St. Patrick’s Day parade in early January.  I would like to

take this opportunity to thank most sincerely the parents that have helped out in all events so far and look

forward to your continued support.

 Training Times
With busy family schedules the following schedule (subject to change) will give you an indication as to what dates the girls are training or playing matches. Please note that for the winter months or inclement mornings we will be using the hall and we request a token charge of €2 per child to cover usage of the hall.
• U8s (Born 2004 – 2005) Saturday @ 10:30am – Manager Ivan O’Flynn 0868145229
• U10s (Born 2002 – 2003) Saturday @ 10:30am – Manager John O’Sullivan 0868258516
• U12s (Born 2000 – 2001) Saturday @ 10:30am – Manager Gordon Kinsley 0870549116
• U14s (Born 1998 – 1999) Saturday @ 11:30am – Manager Finbarr O’Mahoney 0860584699
• Juniors & Minors TBC Ger Fox 0879357372
Any girl of school going age and born after 2005 will train with Eochaill Óg where they will be introduced to both hurling and football every Saturday @ 11:30am. Please contact Cormac Galvin 0870508474.

All teams are currently looking for parents to get involved in training and matches (no experience required), even if you can only make 1 or 2 weeks each month, any help is really appreciated. If interested please contact any of the managers above.

Awards Night
On Sunday 22nd we held a very successful awards night in conjunction with Eochaill Óg. Highlight of the night was the presentation to our U12s who won the East Cork double in 2011. Many thanks to Cork captain Amy O’Shea, team mate Orla Farmer and President CLG Christy Cooney for attending. Finally to our parents committee and all parents who provided sandwiches and cakes thank you.

Family Quiz
As part of our fund raising activities the Club will be a holding a Family Fun Quiz based on popular music, TV game shows and general knowledge. The format is based on a team of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) where around 60% of questions can be answered by the girls. The cost is €20 per team and we hope that most players and parents will attend on Sunday 26th February @ 5pm in Club Aras. If anyone has spare spot prizes to donate please contact Cormac Galvin. This should be a great evening’s entertainment with the format of the quiz quiet different from your standard table top quiz.

Peil Camp
We are very excited to this year host of very own “Peil” camp! This will take place in Youghal GAA club from Tuesday April 10th until Friday the 13th. This development camp will be run by Mr. Charlie Mc Loughlin, who has years of experience in running these Ladies Football camps for both Junveniles and adults. This will be a fantastic chance to learn from one of Irelands leading coaches of our sport and NOBODY will leave without learning some new skills!! The price of the camp will be €50 and will include a training kit. We will be holding an open day where YOU can enroll, a €25 deposit (non refundable) will be required on the day, the remaining balance can be paid in installments, more details to follow on this.  The open day will be on SATURDAY FEB 4th during training times.  For any more information, please feel free to contact Catriona on 086 1951128.  LETS GO YOUGHAL, LETS GO!!!

YLFC are busy getting ready for the 2012 season and held their first meeting of the year, where the year ahead was discused in detail. Our U14s are already back training as their league commences in the end of January. Our U12s & U14s will travel down to Kingdom to play Fingue in a challenge in what should be a great day out for all the girls, details to be announced once a date is secured. On the social side of the club we will be holding a Family Fun Quiz in Club Aras on Sunday February 27th @ 5pm where each team will consist of 2 adults and 2 children with questions based around pop music, TV games shows, movies etc. This should be a great evening’s entertainment for all and all are welcome.

Training Times
U14s Saturday @11:30am
U12s Saturday @ 10:30am back on January 21st
U10s Saturday @ 10:30am back on January 28th
U8s Saturday @ 10:30am back on January 28th
Girls born 2007, 2006, 2005 Saturday @ 11:30am from January 28th
Any girl wishing to take up Gaelic Football can come up at times above or contact Cormac Galvin 0870805474 for details. If any parent is not receiving texts for training and matches please contact Cormac on number above.
Awards Night
In conjunction with Eochaill Óg we will be holding our 2011 awards night on Sunday 22nd January @ 5pm in Club Aras where the East Cork medals will be presented to our U10, U12 and U14 teams. Special guests will also be present on the night to meet the girls. Over the past few years this has proved to be a special night for all of our juvenile players where they receive their medals from inter county stars in front of family and friends. All welcome.
Juniors
A meeting for all adult players is scheduled for Thursday January 19th @ 7:30pm to discuss the year ahead. All players or any new players wishing to take up the sport are requested to attend.

ON Monday Night the 9th of January (2012) Youghal GAA Club held its first committee meeting with a very large attendance.

The new Chairman of Youghal GAA Club Ger Motherway welcomed everyone along to the meeting and looked forward to the year ahead with a positive sense of purpose to make this year the best so far and with the commitment of everyone involved he hoped for a very successful year both on and off the pitch.

Among the hopes for the year ahead was that the Premier Intermediate Hurlers could go one better this year and that the Intermediate Footballers could go all the way too in their Intermediate Football Championship.

There was also the discussion of the amalgamation of the Youghal Ladies Football Club and the Youghal Camogie Club coming together under one umbrella into Youghal GAA Club, an issue that will be discussed in more detail in the weeks ahead.

Youghal GAA Club also are preparing themselves for a hectic year ahead as the victorious Junior Footballers prepare for Junior ‘A’ Championship and League Division One football after their promotion following the double success last year.

There was no winner of the Youghal GAA Club Lotto of €14,250 the numbers drawn were 3, 6, 10 and 16. €200 shared by Mary Aherne, Rion Barry, Collete Steile, Moira Nolan, Lucy Kenneally and Ronan Monaghan. The Sellers Prize went to Ger Motherway. Next weeks Youghal GAA Club Lotto stands at €14, 510. Go Raibh maith agat as do thacaiocht.

Finally Youghal GAA Club wishes to extend their sincerest sympathy on the recent passing of Jerry O’Regan who will be sadly missed by everyone at the club.

Jerry was a stalwart of the club and was part of a seven man group who originally purchased the grounds at Magners Hill and was an integral part of the success of Youghal GAA Club.

In the words of John Parker, “He was a remarkable man”. Jerry was a true Gael and a man who will stand long in the memories of all who enter the gates of Club Arás and Copperalley as one fantastic Youghal GAA man.

Deiric O Cadhla
Bord Corcaigh Thoir OCP

Derek Kiely
East Cork Board PRO
089-4191901

pro.imokilly.cork@gaa.ie

www.eastcorkgaa.com

2011 will hold many memories for all the members and supporters of the newly formed Youghal Ladies Football Club. After a very successful Gaelic4Girls Program which was run from September to November 2010 we became official on January 28th when the club was formed. In our inaugural season we fielded 5 teams, Junior, Gaelic4Mothers, U14, U12 & U10s with over 120 players with 40 adults either playing Junior or Gaelic4Mothers and over 80 juveniles aged 6 – 14 years olds. Highlights of the year was of U12s winning the East Cork League and championship which was beyond our wildest dreams when we started on this existing journey, our U14s taking part in the Féile and a fantastic day out in Croke Park when we took 30 girls to play on the hallowed turf.

Starting a club from scratch has not been easy. When your bank balance reads “zero” and you need everything from footballs to bibs. Our first fundraiser was a bag packing day in our local Supervalu which raised us enough money to buy one full set of jerseys. Our local Youghal GAA club have been very supportive of us allowing us to use their flood lit facility, their indoor hall and their pitch for training and matches. They also supplied us with a full set of jerseys for which we are very grateful. We look forward to a future of growing stronger together. Helping us to get off the ground the County Board could not have been more helpful with Ger Walsh on the end of the phone on a daily basis. He also helped us with equipment and courses. We also receive two full First Aid kits from Alison in Youghal Pharmacy which was a great help.

On the playing front our Juniors took part in the County league division 4 and lost out to Lisgoold in the championship. With every game you could see an improvement in their skill and positioning and their dedication to training has to be admired. With 1 year’s experience behind them all are waiting on 2012 for the action to recommence.

Gaelic 4 Mothers kicked off in April 2011 when we had over 25 women of all ages out on the field on a weekly basis all having the craic. The laughter could be heard all through the club with the result that some of the men were looking to train with us for a bit of fun! We were lucky enough to be chosen to play in Parnel Park at the interval of the All Ireland league finals this May, which was the highlight of the year for this dedicated group of mothers. During July they participated in the Munster 7 a-side blitz hosted by Clonakilty and by all accounts a great day was had by all.

Our juvenile teams had a very enjoyable year which the emphasis by all coaches being on improving the girl’s skills and giving all a run in every game. Officially we fielded U10s, U12s, U13s & U14s in the East Cork Leagues and championship. Our U10s lost out narrowly to Mayfield in the plate final. Our U12s won the East Cork double beating Midleton in both finals, while our U14s lost the championship final to near neighbours Inch Rovers. Highlight of the season for the U14 panel was participation in the Féile competition were we hosted Sean O’Heslins, the Leitrim county champions. A fantastic weekend was had by all with friendships been formed that will last for many a year to come. Our U10s & U8s also participated in blitzs hosted by Ballyphehane and Passage, many thanks to both clubs for fantastic day’s entertainment.

Youghal Ladies Football Club would like to thank all of it’s sponsors, coaches and mentors for giving generously of their time, both Cork & the East Cork Boards for all of their advice, support and encouragement in our first year and to all parents and supporters who really encourage the girls in every match.

Finally to all of the girls many thanks for the dedication shown in both training and matches and here’s to 2012. As ye all sing “Lets Go Youghal lets Go”, Eochaill Abú.

2011 AGM
Recently in Club Áras a well attended Ladies Gaelic Football Club AGM was held in which highlights and memories from our inaurgual year were presented and discussed in detail. It was decided to form a Minor Football team in addition to our current Junior, Gaelic4Mothers, U14, U12 & U10 teams. The following officers were elected.

Chairperson / Cathaoirleach – Catriona Bulman

Vice Chairperson / Leas- Chathaoirleach – Finbarr O’Mahoney
Secretary / Rúnaí – Gordon Kingsley
Vice Secretary / Rúnaí Cúnta– Cormac Galvin
Treasurer / Cisteoir – Eleanor Hegarty
Registrar / Cláraitheoir – Claire Kennedy
PRO / Cumarsáid – Cormac Galvin
Child Welfare Officer / Cúram Páistí – Áine Martin
County Board Delegates / Toscaire/Coiste na nÓg – John O’Sullivan, Gordon Kingsley & Mary Fox
East Cork Board Deleagates – Catriona Bulman & Claire Kennedy
Parents Committee / Coistí na dTuistí – Sandra Murphy, Maria Hannon

The following Managers for 2012 were also ratified
Junior – Ger Fox
Minor / Fé 18 – Catherine Coleman
U14 / Fé 14 – Finbarr O’Mahoney
U13 / Fé 13 – Finbarr O’Mahoney
U12 / Fé 12 – Gordon Kinsley
U10 / Fé 10 – John O’Sullivan
U8 / Fé 8 – Ivan O’Flynn

Best of luck to all involved in 2012.

THE Traditional St. Stephens Day Puc Fada was a huge success for Youghal Camogie Club as 25 teams of three contested the Annual event.

The Puc Fada started at the pump house and finished on the Quarry Road near the turn off for Copperalley.

Conditions were fairly good and the standard rose significantly this year from a winning score of 37 shots over a two mile stretch of road, as compared to the last Puc Fada victory which took three shots more.

The winning trio were Bill Cooper, Ivan Coyne and David Coyne who were almost foot perfect throughout the course.

Siobhan Downing was the MC at Club Aras later on in the afternoon last St Stephens Day, where the new chairman of Youghal GAA Club, Ger Motherway made the presentation of prizes.

Full Result:

1st Bill Cooper, Ivan and David Coyne 37 shots.

2nd Tom O’Connell, Christopher Morrison and Darragh O’Connell 39 shots.

3rd Con, Connor and Shane Spillane with 40 shots.

–
Deiric O Cadhla
Bord Corcaigh Thoir OCP

Derek Kiely
East Cork Board PRO
089-4191901

pro.imokilly.cork@gaa.ie

www.eastcorkgaa.com

COMMUNITY RADIO YOUGHAL won three national awards at the recent CRAOL Community Radio Achievement Awards. CRAOL is the umbrella body for the Community Radio movement in Ireland. This year’s awards were presented at a ceremony held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone in Co Westmeath.

Community Radio Youghal (also known as C.R.Y 104fm) submitted entries in three categories, the maximum allowed.

In the Commissioned Programming category, Blackwater, Life and Lodgings scored very highly to scoop its award. The judges described the five part series about life on and along the Blackwater as: “Beautiful audio and scripting in a compelling programme”. They added that “the production values were superb and worth repeating on stations nationwide”. Edited by Justin Maher and narrated by Mervyn Scott featured historians, Kieran Heffernan and Frankie Mills and renowned navigator, Tony Gallagher. This is the second successive year that C.R.Y has won an award in the Commissioned Programming category.

Jazz on 104, presented by Tony Sheehan won an award in the Specialist Music category. The submission included a part of the programme’s Culture Night special. The judges said that Jazz on 104  was a “Great example of how specialist music can engage with the Community using an open mic night as part of culture night. Smooth presentation and well researched. This innovative programme was a pleasure to listen to”.

A new programme to C.R.Y in 2011, GAA This Week was a winner in the Sport category. GAA This Week was devised, produced and presented by Derek Kiely. In its first season on air, the programme reached out to every GAA club in the East Cork area, featuring club profiles, interviews, discussions and much more. The series ran the full GAA season from March to November. The judges said that GAA This Week was “Well presented. Great community involvement”. They also said it was an “excellent example of Community sports programming.”

C.R.Y Station Manager, Declan Gibbons congratulated everyone involved in the research and making of these award winning programmes. He said that the “success in this year’s awards scheme is further recognition of the excellent programmes that are being made by C.R.Y volunteers and staff in conjunction with local organisations and members of the community”.

Blackwater Life and Lodgings
http://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/playlists/blackwater-life-and-lodgings/

GAA This Week
http://www.mixcloud.com/CRY104FM/gaa-this-week-season-review/

Jazz on 104
http://www.mixcloud.com/jazzon104/

Youghal GAA Club held its Annual General Meeting at Club Áras last Sunday evening ( Sunday 11th Dec 2011) with a very big attendance present.

The outgoing Chairman of the Club David Kilgannon thanked everyone who helped the club and himself over the previous 12 months and congratulated the players and selectors of all teams in the club at all grades.

Present was the Uachtaran Chumman Luthcleas Gael Crioistor O Cuanna who also spoke to the meeting encouraging everyone to support the club for the coming year. The President congratulated the Chairman of Youghal GAA clubs underage section Fergal Keenaghan and his committee and team of voulanters for their great work within the club and he singled out Youghal GAA’s Cul Camp as one of the most organised events in the country.

Cork County Board and Youghal GAA Club Culture Officer Liam O Laochdha echoed those sentiments and remarked that there will be two significant dates in March for the Uachtaran.

We also, at this time, remember all those associated with the club who have gone to their eternal reward. Former players, young and old, some unexpectedly, passed away during the year and we remember Pádraig Coyne, Tom Pomphrett, Donal O’Neill, Frank O’Brien. Recently, a great friend to many of us, Tony O’Connell, a man who did tremendous work for the club in maintaining fields and premises was called to his eternal reward and we remember him tonight also. To all members, supporters and families who suffered bereavements during the year, we extend our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-amanacha. Our annual Mass for deceased members and friends will be celebrated early in the New Year, as it was not permissible to do so tonight.

Club Áras continues to go from strength to strength under the hard work and guidance of Ken Bulman. The courtesy and commitment of Ken and all his staff has to be acknowledged by all and without his drive, the ‘buzz’ around the place would be missing. Special mention must also go to Deirdre McCarthy for the assistance she has given Ken and the time she has put into the club, particularly recently. Caroline Malone, who has just completed a three year FÁS term, is thanked too for the additional work she has put into the club when required. Special thanks also to Tony Kelly who puts in a lot of voluntary time in the club helping out. Our thanks to all who use the club facilities and we would ask members to think of supporting your club throughout the year when possible.

FÁS

To all the FÁS employees who are doing wonderful work, in maintaining our fields and within Club Aras, the club wishes to thank you for your help and dedication to the club and the pride you take in working for the club. Our club could not be as active as it is without your input.

BOARD DELEGATES

To Paddy Coleman, Billy Carroll, John Parker and Mickie Walsh, who represent us at County Board and East Cork Board we thank them for their commitment in attending these meetings. Also, to any member who may have attended or represented the club through the year, thank you very much.

INTER-COUNTY

Congratulations to Bill Cooper who played Senior Hurling Championship with Cork this year, the first Youghal player to do so since 1984. Congratulations also to players who represented the club on Imokilly Hurling and Football teams and who played at College level.

UNDER-AGE SECTION

To the hard working committee members, selectors and parents who look after our juvenile members, I would like to say a big thank you to the juvenile club officers, under the guidance of Cathaoirleach, Fergal Keenaghan, your trojan work is beginning to reap its rewards and the club are indebted to all of you for your efforts. Our juvenile club continues to go from strength to strength and the numerous titles won, at all grades, during the year is proof of this. The juvenile section of the club is in good hand and it will not be long before we see the fruits of their labour breaking into the adult club. Congratulations to all involved and best wishes for 2012.

LADIES FOOTBALL

2011 saw the official launch of Youghal Ladies Football club, under the guidance of Catriona Hill and Cormac Galvin. A young and vibrant club that will go from strength to strength no doubt and we wish them all the best for the future.

YOUGHAL CAMOGIE CLUB

This branch of Gaelic Games continues to expand, due to the dedicated work of their club officers, committee and mentors. Congratulations are extended to them on their successes during the year and best wishes for 2012.

SCHOOLS

We would like to thank all the schools in the parish for their continued promotion of Gaelic Games throughout the year. To the teachers and principals thanks for allowing our coaches, Siobhán Downing, assisted by Shane Spillane, Daniel Mulcahy, and Ken Dempsey, the time to teach the skills of our national games to the young boys and girls. Also thanks to John Parker, who liaises with all schools and looks after gear etc., for the matches. Keep up the good work as the benefits are already there to see and a special thank you to Christy Cooney who donated Club Jerseys to our local National Schools.

FIRST AID

Thanks to all the various “physio teams” who looked after our injured players during the year. This year we had some serious injuries and it is good to see them all on the road to recovery. To Dr. Michael Twomey, who also gives his time and attention to our players, when asked to do so, we thank you sincerely.

REFEREES/UMPIRES/LINESMEN/HELPERS

The club currently has three registered Referees, in Shaun Oliphant, Jim Daly and Christy Hennessy. A directive, issued from Croke Park earlier this year, outlined that for insurance purposes and Official Referee must be appointed for all games, including challenge games. This might have made things difficult, but we would like to thank all three club referees who willingly gave of their time, free of charge during the year, when asked to referee challenge games and it is great to see, what has always been club policy in this regard still continuing. We would also like to acknowledge their willingness to referee schools games when requested.

To all who gave of their time in preparing teams, ie. jersey minding, water, hurleys etc., a big thank you to all. To the many people who provided refreshments for teams or after training sessions, a míle buíochas duit.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

To all those who support and organise our various social activities, during the year, a big thank you. Special thanks to the Dinner Dance committee, who recently organised a wonderful night in the club.

Organising club events, particularly when our main hall is being used is an onerous task and we would appeal to club members to lend a hand when requested to do so. Thanks also to all members and friends who support all these activities.

SCÓR/TG4

Thanks to Liam Ó Laochdha for organising our participation in the Scór competitions during the year. Also, this year after a lot of persuading the club was represented on TG4’s “Ceist GAA le Hector” quiz show. Andrew Curtin and Keith McCarthy travelled to Co. Galway to participate on our behalf.

GOLF CLASSIC

The club thanks Jerry Russell and his hardworking organising committee for keeping the golf classic going for another year. Fundraising at the present time is not the easiest and we would like to thank all who sponsored the prizes, tee boxes, etc., and those who took par in this valuable club fundraiser.

LOTTO/COUNTY BOARD DRAW/FINANCE PROJECT

A big thank you to all who are supporting our club Lotto, County Board Draw and our new Finance Project, all valuable fundraisers for the club.

The club has four dedicated lotto teams who take turns to run the lotto on Monday nights. We also have some volunteers who give a hand whenever they can. Thank you all for continuing with the smooth running of the lotto. Thanks to Shaun Oliphant who distributes and collects lotto books, from the various people and outlets, throughout the town and surrounding areas.

We would like to acknowledge and thank all the business in town for allowing our lotto to be sold on their premises and also those who buy and sell tickets.

The County Board draw currently has a membership of over 300 and we thank all who continue to sell and support this draw. Thanks also to Finbarr Coleman, of our Finance Committee, who co-ordinates this draw for us.

SPONSORS

The club is indebted to many people and businesses that sponsored various events in the club during the past year. To anyone who sponsored in any way we very much appreciate your support

MEMBERSHIP/INSURANCE:

Membership registration with Croke Park is now an annual requirement, for insurance purposes and so that the Membership Cards can be issued by them. It is important that this is done early as possible in the year. We have a number of categories of membership and our club Registrar will be only too pleased to provide details on request.

CLUB SHOP

The club shop is getting bigger and it is great to see the children and adults now wearing our club colours around town with pride. Continued success to Catriona and Áine and thanks for your ongoing commitment to the shop.

MEDIA

Once again our local station Community Radio Youghal (CRY), continues to provide great coverage of the local matches. It is a great asset for those that may not be able to attend our games that they can keep up-to-date at all times. Thanks to Mick Sheehan, Mick Walsh and their co-commentators who provide the commentary for the games. Congratulations also the club PRO, Derek Kiely, for his award winning GAA show. We acknowledge also, the local Youghal News and the East Cork Journal for covering club games and activities.

WEB SITE/TEXT SERVICE

Thanks to Cormac Galvin who continues to provide the club with the now expected valuable messaging service. It is great that we can all get to know what is going on for the week with this great service. Cormac also keeps the web site updated and this is a valuable means of keeping up-to-date with club activities for those that have had to move from town. Thanks to all who contribute and provide information for these valuable services.

EMPLOYMENT/EMIGRATION

The country continues to be blighted by unemployment and emigration. Our own town and club have certainly not escaped from these dark times, and we must all hope that things might change soon. The club wishes all those who have gone away and those who are considering going all the best and we sincerely hope that some or all of you may be back sooner rather than later.

STRATEGIC REVIEW

Changes continue as part of the new plan that will be implemented with all clubs. The big changes for this year saw the launch of Coiste na nÓg, to run all juvenile matters from minor down, within the county. County leagues were also introduced for all divisional winners of adult competitions. A review of the year and plans for the future were spoken about at a recent County Board meeting. This club will have to implement further changes as they come on stream.

SOCIAL INITIATIVE & ORAL HISTORY PROJECTS

It was intended at the start work on this project during the past year. It is recommended that every club should become involved in running events which would be suitable for the older members of our community. It is an opportunity for every club to possibly involve people who would have played with our club but who no longer participate in club activities. A lot of these people, if they became involved again would offer valuable experience and knowledge that could only benefit our club.

45 DRIVE

This is a weekly social event that is proving very popular and we thank, Gene Fox, Maighréadh Ní Laochdha and Angeline Murphy, who organise the weekly game. Again more support from club members would be welcome each Tuesday night. It is a weekly event that could possibly be incorporated into the Social Initiative by the club.

Elected Officers

President Dan O’Sullivan

Chairman Ger Motherway

Vice Chairman Michael O’Regan

Secretary Alan Hennessy

Treasurer Ned O’Connell

PRO Derek Kiely

Culture Officer Liam O Laochdha

Teams and Managers for 2012

Premier Intermediate Hurling: Peter Queally

Intermediate Football: Peter Queally

Junior ‘A’ Football: Micky Walsh and fellow selectors

Junior ‘B’ Hurling: Kevin Curtin

Under 21 ‘A’ Football: Aidan Foley

Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling: Con Spillane

Well another year is over and its time to sit back and reflect on what the past year held in store. St Itas are probably one of the smallest clubs in the East Cork area and this year we fielded one hurling team at Junior level and despite the number of players lost to emigration and those away at work or in collage we managed to acquit ourselves quite well. At this point I think it only fair that we acknowledge all the help and support we got throughout the year from the East Cork Board and different clubs who helped us when the occasion’s arose in changing match fixtures, venues etc, we were not the only club facing the problems of player numbers being short and this year and sadly nearly every club was affected by emigration and or players having to stop playing because of work or school. St Itas would like to thank all the players, our coach, our selectors and club members, our sponsors and hard working committee but most of all St Itas wish to thank everyone who supported our club throughout the year at our matches, fundraisers and different club events.

St Itas Annual General Meeting
St Itas GAA club will hold its AGM on Sunday 18th Dec in Gortroe Hall at 4pm. Members past & present and those who are interested in St Itas GAA Club are invited to attend.

Puc Fada
St Itas GAA Club will hold its annual Puc Fada competition on St Stephens day.  The Route is the same as last year. Leaving Gortroe Village at 11am and finishing up at the Quality Hotel Redbarn.  Usual rules apply .

2011 League
In a year that saw us step up to a new level of hurling in Division 2 of the Junior A league it was also a year that saw us bow out of the championship against Castlemartyr in Youghal at the quarter final stages having drawn Carrigtwohill for the first round and winning that game on a scoreline of St Itas 2-16 to Carrigtwohill’s 0-12, however Castlemartyr proved too strong for us in the Quarter Final with a scoreline of St Itas 1-11 Castlemartyr 3-13. The lads dusted themselves off and put in a great effort in the league with a great campaign over the summer months. We played 8 games in the league, winning 5 and drawing 3.
St Itas 3-12 V Dungourney 1-18,  St Itas 3-14 V Bride Rovers 2-7,  St
Itas 3.18 V Carrig na bhFearr 3.15, St Itas 2.12 V Midleton 2.12, St
Itas 1-19 V Sarsfields 0-11, St Itas 5-13 V Youghal 1-7, St Itas 2.15
Vs Killeagh 2.15 and St Itas 3.14 V Cloyne 2.13.

This saw us through to a league final where we faced a strong and determined Bride Rovers on Sunday Oct 9th in Carrigtwohill. It was great to see Carrigtwohill’s pitch and fields all decorated with their colors after winning the County title. On the day Bride Rovers were just too good for St Itas with a final score of  St Itas 1-11 Bride Rovers 4-12.