The St Colman’s U14 hurling team won the final of the ‘A’ Championship at Ballynoe on Wednesday 25^th May. This win meant that they are now champions in both hurling and football as they had already won the football final some weeks ago.

The game was played at Ballynoe. There was a strong wind and the Fermoy side played against it for the first half. We had a very good start as David Pyne found the net in the fifth minute. James Roche added two points to this before Midleton got on the scoreboard with a point in the eleventh minute. The next ten minutes saw the two sides compete with neither side gaining enough advantage to score. However it was Midleton who broke the deadlock and during the last five minutes of ordinary time put the ball over the bar four times, three of them from frees, to level the score. A pointed free taken by James Roche during added on time gave us a point advantage at half time.

Brian Mulcahy opened the scoring in the second half and David Pyne followed soon afterwards with his second goal. Midleton answered with a point followed by a goal and this brought our lead to a minimum. However from here on the game went very much our way with James Roche, Brian Mulcahy and Darren Tobin scoring a point each in quick succession. This gave us a good lead which we defended well over the last ten minutes of the game.

This was very good win and came very much from team effort. Ed Aherne in goals had an excellent game and showed great skill and courage. The full back line with Brian Condon in full and Austin O’Hara and Stephen O’Brien in the corners didn’t put afoot wrong. The half back line was very strong. Kevin O’Brien and Tommy Sheehan on the wings played very well. James Roche was an excellent centre back and also had a hundred percent success rare in the free taking. At centre field Sean Finn and Anthony Cronin dominated the game. Mark Flynn was very effective at centre forward as were Brian Mulcahy and Liam Whelan on the wings. The full forward line, made up of Darren Tobin, David Pyne and Will Condon was not found wanting. The two goals scored by David Pyne were important to the final outcome.

This has been a great year for this U14 group and winning both competitions has been a great achievement. Both Fergal Lyons and Andrew O’Sullivan did an excellent job throughout the year with the two teams. Congratulations to the entire panel and the trainers.

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James Roche 0-5, Darren Tobin 0-1, David Pyne 2-0, B Mulcahy 0-2.

Ed Aherne (St Catherine’s), Austin O’Hara (Kilworth), Brian Condon (Kilworth), Stephen O’Brien (St Catherine’s), Kevin O’Brien (Ballyduff), James Roche (Ballyhooley), Tommy Sheehan (Ballyhooley), Sean Finn (Glanworth), Anthony Cronin (Watergrasshill), Brian Mulcahy (St Catherine’s), Mark Flynn (Fermoy), Liam Whelan (Kilworth), Darren Tobin (Castlelyons), David Pyne (Glanworth), Will Condon (Kilworth).

Sub used: Conor Hegarty (St Catherine’s),

Subs: Alex Noonan (St Catherine’s), Kieran Lane (Kilworth), David Quirke (Bride Rovers), Darragh O’Reilly (Ballyhooley), Eoin O’Donovan (Castlelyons), John O’Flynn, Johnny Magner (Glanworth), Conor Healy (Castlelyons), Michael Howard, Kevin Field (Watergrasshill),

St Colman’s win U14 Football title.

U14 Cork Colleges Football

St Colman’s 1-8 v Colaiste Spioraid Naoimh, Bishopstown 0-4

The U14 football team played Colaiste Spioraid Naoimh Bishopstown in the Cork Colleges ‘A’ Championship final on Friday 22^nd April. The game was played at St Vincent’s Cork. Weather conditions were very bad with a strong wind and rain for the full duration of the game.

St Colman’s had the advantage of the wind in the first half and made hard work of taking full advantage of it. An early goal turned out to be an important factor in winning the game finally. It meant that they had fairly good lead right through the first half and going into the second half when they could expect a lot of pressure from a Bishopstown side that overall was physically stronger. When the city lads did get into attacking positions our defence was equal to the challenge and held the to two points in the first half.

The second half was very competitive as both sides valiantly struggled to overcome the adverse conditions there being no let up in the wind and rain. Still the Fermoy boys not only held on to the lead but also eventually stretched it to seven points, and this was the final margin.

Al fifteen players contributed to this victory. On the day they played much better football than the opposition. They shoed great spirit and certainly deseved the win. In goals Johnny Magner was excellent. Al three in the full back line, Conor Healy, James Roche and Stephen Roche kept the Bishopstown forwards very much in check. At centre back Mark Flynn, captain, provided great leadership. He was ably assisted by Tommy Sheehan and Liam Whelan. St Colman’s were particularly strong at midfield with Sean Finn and Anthony Cronin in full control. St Colman’s were also very strong on the half forward line. Davis Pyne was in the centre and John Hurley and Brian Mulcahy were on the wings. Darren Tobin played valiantly in the corner and was the scorer of three of Colman’s points. The Condon brothers in the full and left corner positions also played their part. The player who perhaps madde the biggest contribution to this victory was Sean Finn. He played to a very high standard from the beginning to the end. He provided not only leadership but inspiration to the whole team.

This was a great win. Well done to Mr Fergal Lyons and Mr Andrew O’Sullivan who such a good job in preparing the team for this great win.

This group of players have another final to play. In hurling they have also qualified for the final and will meet Midleton.

Scorers.

Darren Tobin 0-3, Anthony Cronin 0-2, John Hurley 1-0, Brian Mulcahy 0-1, Sean Finn 0-1, David Pyne 0-1.

Team

Johnny Magner (Glanworth), Conor Healy (Castlelyons), James Roche (Ballyhooley), Stephen O’Brien (St Catherine’s), Tommy Sheehan (Ballyhooley), Mark Flynn (Captain) (Fermoy), Liam Whelan (Kilworth), Sean Finn (Glanworth), Anthony Cronin (Watergrasshill), John Hurley, David Pyne (Glanworth), Brian Mulcahy (St Catherine’s), Darran Tobin (Castlelyons), Brian Condon (Kilworth),Will Condon (Kilworth).

Subs used: Ronan Fenton (Castlelyons)

Subs: Fergus Collins, Maurice Keane, James O’Sullivan, Nicky Redmond, Alex Noonan, Kieran Lane, Daniel O’Sullivan, David Quirke, Darragh O’Reilly, Austin O’Hara, Tadhg Barry-Murphy, Michael Howard, Kevin Field, Conor Hegarty, Ian Pratt, Ross Murphy, Hugh O’Neill.

On Friday 15^th April the U16 team played Douglas CS in the quarter final of the Cork Cup. St Colman’s started this game well and were solid right through the field. Thomas Noonan was having a good game at midfield. In defence Shane Hannon playing his first game was very solid. Mid way through the first St Colman’s went ahead and at half time the Score was three nil.

The second half saw Douglas working hard to get into the game and were rewarded when they finally penetrated our defence and clawed one goal back. They continued to put on the pressure but our defence held out. Adrian Mannix made victory certain by scoring the fourth goal.

This win means that St Colman’s are now into the semi-final in the first year competing in this competition.

Panel

Liam Coleman, Padraig Pratt, Adrian O’Driscoll, Kalin Kelly, Shane Hannon, Stephen Quinn, Leo Sexton, Shane Howard, Thomas Noonan, Ronan O’Callaghan, Adrian Mannix, Barry Moroney, Scott McCormack, Alex Sheehan.

Subs:

Daniel O’Brien, Alan Baragry, Arlen Ahern, Brendan Cotter, James Campion, Jonathan O’Keeney, Jeffrey Dolan, Brian O’Sullivan, David Byrne, Shane O’Brien, Sean Sharpe, Sean Quirke, Ronan McCarthy, Ross Livingstone,

Comprehensive win for St Colman’s U14 Hurlers.

U14 Cork Colleges ‘A’ Hurling Championship.

St Colman’s 3-10 v Glanmire CS Rí 0-3

The U14 hurling team played Glanmire at home last week. The game was totally one sided with the Fermoy side having little difficulty outplaying the Glanmire side. The score at half time was 3-5 to 0-0. The second half was a continuation of the first half. Overall an easy win for a St Colman’s U14 team which is having a very good season in both hurling and football.

The final result of the league section of this competition is a three way tie . St Colman’s have won the resulting draw and will play the winners of Col. Sp. Naoimh, Bishopstown, and Col. Choilm, Ballincollig on Friday 22^nd April at a venue to be decided.

Scorers.

Darren Tobin 1-4, David Pyne 0-1, Anthony Cronin 0-3, Liam Whelan 2-0, James Roche 0-1.

Team

Ed Aherne (St Catherine’s), Michael Howard, Stephen O’Brien (St Catherine’s),

John O’Flynn, Tommy Sheehan (Ballyhooley), James Roche (Ballyhooley), Conor Hegarty (St Catherine’s), Kevin O’Brien (Ballyduff), Sean Finn (Glanworth), Liam Whelan (Kilworth), Anthony Cronin (Watergrasshill), Brian Mulcahy (St Catherine’s), Darran Tobin (Castlelyons), Alex Noonan (St Catherine’s)

David Pyne (Glanworth).

Subs: Kieran Lane (Kilworth), David Quirke (Bride Rovers), Austin O’Hara (Kilworth), Darragh O’Reilly (Ballyhooley), Eoin O’Donovan (Castlelyons), Johnny Magner (Glanworth), Conor Healy (Castlelyons), Mark Flynn (Fermoy), John Hurley (),Brian Condon (Kilworth),Will Condon (Kilworth).

Kevin Field (Watergrasshill),

On Tuesday 5^th April the St Colman’s senior football team travelled to Coachford to play Rosscarbery in the final of the Cork Colleges Senior ‘B’ football Championship for the Corn Mhic Gabhainn.

St Colman’s played the first half with the wind, which was quite strong. Colm O’Keeffe opened the scoring with a well taken point in the first minute. Sean Beecher followed this with a beautiful goal only a minute later. Alan O’Connor set him up for this score.

However we made hard work of keeping the ball in the opposition’s half of the field for the rest of this half. Rosscarbery made plenty of chances to get scores but our backs were very effective in preventing them scoring and all they had to show at the end of the first half was one point from play but they also had eight wides. The score at half time was 1-3 to 0-2 in our favour.

For twenty minutes in the second half we failed to up our game and allowed Rosscarbery into the game more. During this time we failed to score from play and added only one point from a free taken by Colm O’Keeffe in the seventh minute. In the twentieth minute a free pointed by the opposition reduced our lead to a minimum.

During the last ten minutes the standard of play improved considerably as both sides repeatedly moved the ball from defence into attack. With just a minute left in normal time a free allowed Rosscarbery to come within a point of us. Another point almost on full time was scored and the sides ended up level

Extra time was played. In the first period Sean Beecher opened the scoring with a point and this was followed by a second from Jeremiah Ahern. The second half saw Rosscarbery bring this two-point lead to a minimum. The final minutes of play saw both teams dig deep but the St Colman’s team held on for a well deserved victory.

Scorers: C O’Keeffe 0-3, P Lynch 0-1, Ml Sheehan 0-`1, S Beecher 1-1, R Fraher 0-1, Jeremiah 0-1.

Liam Coleman (Fermoy), Ml Pat O’Regan, Seamus Kelleher (Fermoy), Paul McLaughlin (Fermoy), Stephen Quinn (Bride Rvs), James O’Sullivan (Fermoy), Mark O’Connor (Kilworth), Robert O’Driscoll (Glanworth), Shane Cotter ( St Catherine’s), Mike Sheehan (Glanworth), Ricky Fraher (Fermoy), Sean Beecher,

Colm O’Keeffe (Bride Rvs), Alan O’Connor (Fermoy), Pádraig Lynch (Kilworth),

Subs used: Jeremiah Ahern (Kildorrery),

Subs: Kieran O’Higgins (Castlelyons), Don O’Connell (Fermoy), Liam Forde (Bride Rvs), Jerry Ó Connor (Ballyhooley), Kenneth Flynn , Kevin O’Keeffe (Bride Rvs), Adrian Mannix (Kilworth), Colman O’Connell (Castlelyons),

St Colman’s 6-6 v Gaelcholaíste Mhuire AG 2-6

The semi-final of the Cork Colleges U16 ‘A’ hurling championship was played at Watergrasshill on Monday 14^th March. The opposition was Gaelcholaiste Mhuire AG of Cork city. Conditions were not great as it was raining and there was a fairly strong wind against St Colman’s in the first half.

This was a very one sided game even though many of the St Colman’s team did not play well. By the tenth minute St Colman’s were leading by 5-2 to 0-2. Gaelcholaíste scored their first goal in the twelfth minute and were back into the game for the rest of the half and added a further 1-6 to their tally during this period, while the Fermoy side only managed a single point. This left the half –time score at 6-2 to 2-5.

Playing with the wind in the second half St Colman’s continued on top and finished convincing winners. They now play Glanmire Community School in the final.

Daniel Dooley (Bride Rvs), Mark O’Leary (Castlelyons), Michael Kearney (Bride Rvs), Patrick Moakley (Kilworth), Thomas Noonan (Ballyduff), Sean Howard (Ballyhooley), Brian O’Donovan(Castlelyons), Darran Murphy (Fermoy), Anthony Cronin (Watergrasshill), Tiernan O’Rourke (Mitchelstown ), Shane Kearney (Ballyduff), Mark O’Callaghan (Castletownroche), Thomas Ryan (Tallow), Aidan Condon (Glanworth),Brian O’Sullivan (Fermoy).

The U14 football team played Colaiste Choilm at home on Friday 11^th March. St Colman’s started strong and continued to dominate the play right through the hour. The score at half time was 5-13 to 0-0. During the second half Col Choilm did a little better but St Colman’s were still on top by a long shot. This was another big win by a side that is having a very good run in the championship. Well done to all involved, both players and trainers.

David Pyne 0-8, Sean Finn 0-4, Will Condon 3-0, Brian Condon 4-1, Anthony Cronin 0-3, John Hurley 0-1, Alex Noonan 0-1.

Johnny Magner (Glanworth), Conor Hegarty (St Catherine’s), James Roche (Ballyhooley), Conor Healy (Castlelyons), Tommy Sheehan (Ballyhooley), Stephen O’Brien (St Catherine’s), Liam Whelan (Kilworth), Sean Finn (Glanworth), Anthony Cronin (Watergrasshill), John Hurley (), David Pyne (Glanworth), Brian Mulcahy (St Catherine’s), Darran Tobin (Castlelyons), Brian Condon (Kilworth), Will Condon (Kilworth), Nicky Redmond (Fermoy), Alex Noonan (Ballyduff), Ronan Fenton (Castlelyons), David Quirke (Bride Rovers), James O’Sul;livan (Bride Rovers).

The following were recognised for their selection for Munster at underage level: Munster U-15: Ali Khan, Ciaran Cummings, Marcus Yarrow, Robert Browner. Munster U-13:Cliver Creedon Emerging Players: Ben Hudson, Kevin Bray, Rory Plant, Michael Russell, Andrew Sommerfield, Ryan Williamson