Congratulations to Robbie O’ Leary on being selected for the Primary Games Hurling Team to play Waterford on April 21st .
All fully paid up members are invited to apply for tickets to Corks upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Championship games. Please email secretary.watergrasshill.cork@gaa.ie before Sunday March 24th at 8pm with which games and numbers of adult & juvenile tickets etc.
Don’t miss your chance to join!! Less than a week to go to join the Rebels Bounty draw for 2024 for a chance to win a share of €500,000! In addition we will also have an internal monthly draw for members! Make sure you get in ahead of the deadline on Thursday the 28th of March at midday!! You can sign up at gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty
Disappointment for Fé15 boys:
There was heartbreak for our Fé15 boys on Sunday evening in Bishopstown when they just came up short in the Fé15 County final against Ibane Gales. Our lads went into the game looking to avenge their defeat to Clonakilty in the corresponding football county final the previous week, so a quick start was essential. Whilst Ibane registered the first point of the game after just 30 seconds, David Barry levelled the game straight after. However, the concession of a goal in the 3rd minute was a hammer blow, leaving Ibane leading 1-3 to 0-2 after 10 1st half minutes. The teams exchanged scores for the following minutes until Ibane registered their second goal of the night on 15 minutes. The score was now 2-6 to 0-4, time for our lads to reset and regain focus. With Jack Counihan firing from placed balls and Tadhg McCarthy contributing from play and placed balls, our lads kept chipping away at Ibane’s lead. The lads created some good goal chances too, but were unable to capitalize, so the lads were still in the game. Ibane made the most of the prevailing 1st half wind, to take some long range scores closing out the half 2-10 to 0-9. At the start of the second half, the teams traded scores before Ibane hit a purple patch between minute 10 and 15 adding 4 unanswered scores to lead by 8, 2-14 to 0-12. Our lads to their credit kept pushing and reduce the gap to 6 on several occasions during the second half, but couldn’t raise the elusive green flag they needed to kick-start their come -back. The final score was Ibane Gaels 2-17 Watergrasshill 0-17. Scorers for Watergrasshill Jack Counihan 0-9, Tadhg McCarthy 0-6, David Barry 0-1, Donacha O’Leary 0-1.
Whilst the lads were disappointed to lose on the night and no doubt the pain of the previous weeks’ loss in the football final didn’t help, but when the dust settles, these lads can be very proud of the year they’ve had. They are a fantastic group of young men and whilst they have visible skill, strength and determination – there’s an unseen spirit, togetherness and bond between these lads that will stand to them in the years ahead, which we are sure will bring them success. Well done boys, we are all very proud of you.
A word also for their coaches, who dedicate their time these lads in both codes, teaching them the fundamentals but also giving them the latitude to express themselves on the pitch and work through difficult situations which is developing the entire group, congratulations and thanks to you all.
Panel: Leon Clark O’Shea, Will Manley, Seán Callanan, Zach Curtain, Adam Casey, Dara O’Neill, Josh Madden, David Barry, Jack Counihan, Eoghan Forde, Jayden Hennebry, Tadhg McCarthy, Billy Graham, Donacha O’Leary, Dylan McCarthy, Fergal Duffy, Jake Loftus, Liam Sheehan, Scott O’Mahony, Gearoid Fitzgerald, James Buckley, Dylan Joyce, Matthew Counihan, Darren Cahill, Daniel O’Connor.
Management Team: Shane McCarthy, Eamon Counihan, Kevin Barry, Paul Casey, John O’Connor, Noel McCarthy, Pat O’Leary, Shane O’Shea.
Words of wisdom
Big thank you to Robbie O’Flynn who dropped in training last week to give our Fé12 boys some words of encouragement. Robbie was super with the lads, giving advice, tips and coaching to the boys who were starstruck by the Cork star and eager to impress.
There was also a bit of banter when Glenville Sciath Na Scol captain James O’Mahony & vice-captain Robbie O’Leary, brought along the trophy having beaten Watergrasshill in the final. Backs and forwards in training over the coming weeks will be great fun.
Thanks again to Robbie for calling in, the lads really enjoyed and benefitted from the session.
Fé15 boys reach County Final:
Our fantastic Fé15 boys have continued their journey to this year’s county final, following a great victory over Cloughduv on Sunday, played on the Bishopstown 4G pitch. Whilst the final scoreline reads Watergrasshill 4-16 V 2-8 Cloughduv, the game was far from a one-sided affair. Our lads stuck to their task, ensured their work rate was high and backed each other to come through. It’s a busy few weeks coming up for the lads as they first face Clonakilty in the football county final on Saturday 11th and then face Ibane Gaels in the hurling decider on Sunday 19th November. We wish the boys and their mentors in both codes the very best for the coming weeks and hope they get their just rewards for their hard work and dedication throughout.
Fé13 boys win P2 Cup
Congratulations to our Fé13 boys who won the Premier 2 Cup Saturday last. Due to all teams finishing on the same points in the group stage, it was a Knock-Out competition with Féile style rules.
The boys won all their games with fantastic performances. Delighted for this hard working group of lads who thoroughly deserved to finish their year on a high.
Upcoming AGM
Members, supporters and friends are all invited to attend the 2023 AGM of Watergrasshill Hurling Club on Thursday 23rd November at 8:00 pm in Watergrasshill National School. Nominations for officers or executive members should be sent to club secretary no later than 4pm on November 7th to secretary.watergrasshill.cork@
As a club, we have seen huge growth in 2023 and 2024 promises to be another exciting year for our club as we continue to provide for current and future generations in our community. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Sciath Na Scol showdown
By the time you read this report, there will be joy and sadness across the parish as Watergrasshill NS face Glenville NS in the Sciath Na Scol football final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday morning. We wish all the players the very best of luck and we’re sure a great day of football awaits.
Lotto
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 3, 11, 18 & 32. Lucky dip winners are Danny O’Farrell, Liam Casey, John Bosco Lynch & Barry and Ber (c/o Hut). Congrats to you all. Next week’s jackpot is €7,950 and draw will take place on 13th November in The Hut Bar.
Tickets are on sale in some of the village businesses like The Hut Bar, Johnny’s Shop and our Lotto stand in Ross’s Centra. Tickets can also be purchased on-line via our club website (www.watergrasshillgaa.ie). The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members and supporters of the Watergrasshill GAA Club Lotto. The Club Lotto is a vital source of income for the running of all our teams within the Club and for future development of our facilities, so we ask you to please support it if you are in a position to do so. Remember, if you’re not in you can’t win.
Recent Results
Sunday 5th November
Rebel Óg County Fé15 D1 Semi-Final
Watergrasshill 4-16 V 2-08 Cloughduv
Upcoming Fixtures
Saturday 11th November
Rebel Óg Fé16 Championship
Watergrasshill V Blarney at 11am in Watergrasshill
Thursday 16th November
Rebel Óg East Fé17 D2 League Final
Watergrasshill V Lisgoold at 7:30pm in Glenville
Fé12 boys claim victory:
This year in our Fé12 age group, we had 2 team competing. This is a first for the club to have enough boys on the age to enable two teams to be formed. It augurs well for the future of our club and is also illustrative of how quickly the population of Watergrasshill has grown in recent years. We had one team competing in Rebel Óg North and another team competing on Rebel Óg East. Our North team played against Shandrum, Kilworth Araglen Óg, Nemo Rangers, Midleton and Bride Rovers whilst our East team played against Sarsfields, Ballincollig, Bride Rovers and Douglas.
In the Rebel Óg East Shield Final it ended Watergrasshill 2-2 Bride Rovers 3-2. A narrow defeat for this great bunch of kids on Friday evening, a game of missed chances for our lads . After a sluggish first half in which James & Ciarán got scores and some good play from Joe, Ely & Luke in goal but at the break we were down 2-2 to 1-1 . The second half we upped the tempo and pushed for scores from the off in Fionn, Ags, Jack and Diarmuid. With Max & Austen solid in defense but it wasn’t to be our night as we couldn’t find the goal to equalize at the end and we’re left to count our missed chances, but in all great progress for these lads this year in reaching both hurling & football finals, well done to all involved.
In the Rebel Óg North Plate Final, our boys came out on top as it ended Nemo Ranger 0-2 Watergrasshill 3-6. A great dominant display from our boys who, perhaps inspired by the disappointment of their friends in the East final the day before, were determined not to let this one slip. There was work rate and skill on display throughout the field from Donagh in goal, Austen, Max & Ronan solid in defense and Cormac & Alex working tirelessly in the middle of the park with hitting over some fine point as well. In the forward line Seán, Sam & Joe doing some great work alongside Ciarán.
Well done to both teams on their first year in Rebel Óg, whilst the silverware was a nice addition, the key for all of these boys is to keep hurling, keep involved and keep enjoying their sport. Thanks also to both sets of coaches and parents who supported the boys throughout the year. No doubt, the Astro and ball wall will be put to goo use over the winter months as these fantastic group keep progressing.
Captain Sam O’Leary accepted the Rebel Óg North Plate on behalf his team following their win over Nemo Rangers
Fé13’s host Skerries Harps from Dublin
Earlier in October, in “less than ideal weather conditions” our under 13’s hosted Skerries Harps from Dublin in a challenge game in Watergrasshill. Great game overall in bad conditions. The Skerries Harps lads were fed and watered afterwards and heading to Fota before taking Agahda on Sunday. Thanks to Skerries for coming down and giving us a great game and to all the parents for the refreshments afterwards
Lotto
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot this week. Numbers drawn were 3, 13, 26 & 29. Lucky dip winners are John Krol, Jim Courtney, Mary Fahey and Betty & Martin (C/o Hut). Congrats to you all. Next week’s jackpot is €7,350 and draw will take place on 23rd October in The Hut Bar.
Tickets are on sale in some of the village businesses like The Hut Bar, Johnny’s Shop and our Lotto stand in Ross’s Centra. Tickets can also be purchased on-line via our club website (www.watergrasshillgaa.ie). The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members and supporters of the Watergrasshill GAA Club Lotto. The Club Lotto is a vital source of income for the running of all our teams within the Club and for future development of our facilities, so we ask you to please support it if you are in a position to do so. Remember, if you’re not in you can’t win.
Best of luck in the County Final
And finally………………………..
Wishing the very best of luck to Watergrasshill Intermediate Camogie team in their county final against Blackrock on Saturday at 2:30 in Castle Road. These ladies have worked extremely hard during the year and have one last hurdle to overcome. We wish them all the very best and lets hope they can bring it home un Sunday.
Recent Results
Sunday 15th October
Mulcahy Steel Under 21 Championship
Watergrasshill 2-23 1-13 Aghada
Rebel Óg North
Fé12 Group 1 Plate Final
Nemo Rangers 0-2 3-6 Watergrasshill
Friday 13th October
Rebel Óg East
Fé12 Group 3 Shield final
Watergrasshill (2) 2-2 3-2 Bride Rovers (s)
