UNDER 21 ‘A’ FOOTBALL FINAL ON EASTER SUNDAY

Belgooly is the venue on Sunday next (Easter Sunday) for the final of the South East Under 21 ‘A’ Football Championship with a throw in time of 3.00pm

In the semi finals played in Minane Bridge on Sunday last Valley Rovers overcame the spirited challenge of Ballinhassig by 2-10 to 0-11 while Ballymartle, with a point with the last kick of the match, saw off the challenge of reigning champions Carrigaline on a 1-8 to 1-7 scoreline.

Valley Rovers lead the Roll of Honour in this competition with 16 titles their last victory in 2007 while Ballymartle won the title for the first and only time in 2009.

ROINN OIR DHEISCEART

SOUTH EAST GAA BOARD

CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS 2013.

 

Good Fish Co.Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Round 1
A – Ballinhassig v Courcey Rovers
Semi Finals
B – Winner of A v Ballymartle
C – Carrigaline v Valley Rovers

 

Johnny’s Return Junior ‘A’ Football Championship

Preliminary Round

A – Shamrocks v Tracton

Round 1

B – Valley Rovers v Ballymartle
C – Shamrocks v Carrigaline
D – Ballinhassig v Belgooly
E – Ballygarvan v Courcey Rovers

Round 2 – Losers Round

F – Loser of D - Ballinhassig v Loser of B - Valley Rovers
G – Loser of C - Carrigaline v Loser of E - Courcey Rovers

Round 3

H – Winner of B - Ballymartle v Winner of D - Belgooly
J – Winner of A - Tracton v Winner of G - Carrigaline
K – Winner of C - Shamrocks v Winner of E - Ballygarvan
L – Winner of F - Ballinhassig a bye

Semi Finals

M – Winner of H v Winner of K
N – Winner of L v Winner of J

Barry Collins Super Valu Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Round 1

A – Tracton v Shamrocks
B – Valley Rovers v Kinsale
C – Ballymartle v Ballinhassig
D – Carrigaline v Courcey Rovers

Round 2 – Losers Round

E – Loser of D v Loser of B
F – Loser of A v Loser of C

Round 3

J - Winner of C v Winner of B
K - Winner of D v Winner of A
L – Winner of F – a bye
M – Winner of E – a bye

Semi Finals

N – Winner of J v Winner of M
O – Winner of K v Winner of L

January 2nd.
Death of Joe McGrath
The death has taken place of Joe McGrath, who was Carrigdhoun Schools Coach for 16 years.   We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Olga and family.   Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anamh uasal.
Funeral arrangements
December 4th.
Press Release from Carrigaline GAA Club

Anger and disappointment from the Carrigaline GAA club following the announcement that their application for a Sports Capital Programme Grant was rejected, despite having a detailed submission with the department for the past six months.

Kevin O’Driscoll club Chairman, remarked that the club have an ambitious five year development plan for the club catering upwards of 1000 adults and youngsters in the region, to purchase and develop a new pitch, an all-weather training pitch and drainage and lights on the main pitch and the plan was launched by the then President of the GAA Christy Cooney and the full support of local politicians and councillors back in July 2011. A copy of the application was also presented to local Minister Simon Coveney TD on a visit to the club during the year.

“Since then, we have put up the lights and purchased the field adjacent to the club, but the grant was to be used to cover some of the cost of forming the new playing pitch, which is due to start early next year, and would have given us a great boost. To say that we are bitterly disappointed is a bit of an understatement” he added.

The club will be spending  about €500,000 on the project with at least €50,000 of this going to the government in VAT and taxes. This is a bitter pill to swallow with nothing coming back.

The application was put in on June 1^st of this year, and the club were only notified that their application was ‘invalid’ last Sunday morning. “It’s taken them that long to notify us – why weren’t we informed earlier and just why was the application invalid. We have heard nothing on the reason why” added Kevin.

The club will continue to press on with the development ‘regardless’ and the club will continue to look to the local community for their assistance who have been wonderful supporters of the club for many years. “We have to continue on” added Kevin, “We’ve put too much into this project already and we have to cater for the ever increasing numbers in the club and safeguard the future of the club in Carrigaline”

Kevin added that the tennis club, who are presently located on the GAA Clubs land, were successful with their application and wished them the very best in their development in the coming year. ‘We are really delighted for the Tennis Club, who have been great supporters of the GAA Club over the past twenty years, and who have put so much effort into providing their own independent facilities on their own site. The move of the Tennis Club will allow the GAA to complete its five year plan with the provision of an ‘All-weather’ training area where the Tennis Club is presently located. We wish them every success with their project’ Kevin commented.

SOUTH EAST CONVENTION - SECRETARY REPORT 

The Annual Convention of Roinn Oir Dheisceart too place in Carrigaline GAA Pavilion on Monday December 3rd. at 8.00pm

In the following report I would like to present to you my account of the activities within the Division during the past twelve months.

2012 was yet again another good year for the Division. 

In the County Championship there was joy for Ballinhassig who won the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, defeating Bandon in the Final.  So after a twelve month absence Ballinhassig are back in Senior Hurling ranks.

At Divisional level Ballinhassig won the Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship defeating Kinsale in the Final while Ballymartle overcame Carrigaline to win the Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Title.   Ballymartle won the Junior ‘B’ Hurling Title while Tracton won the Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Title.

Ballinhassig won the Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Title for the first time in their history overcoming Tracton after a replay while Carrigaline were successful in the Under 21 ‘A’ Football championship.  Ballinhassig and Ballymartle were champions at Junior ‘B’ and Under 21 ‘B’ Football respectively.

JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by Barry Collins Super Valu, Carrigaline

Nine teams entered this competition, three clubs of which presented their first team, the others fielding their second teams.  A total of fourteen games were played, including one replay.  Ballinhassig defeated Ballymartle and Kinsale overcame Tracton (after a replay) to qualify for the Final.   The Final was played in Carrigaline, under Lights,with victory going to Ballinhassig on a 2-10 to 0-12 scoreline.   The Final was refereed by Colm Harrington (Carrigaline)

JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Six teams entered this competition.  A total of five games were played.  Ballinhassig overcame Belgooly and Ballymartle defeated Tracton to qualify for the Final.  In the final played in Shanbally, Ballymartle retained their title with a 0-19 to 2-11 victory over Ballinhassig.   The referee for this final was Brian Coniry (Crosshaven)

FE 21 ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by The Good Fish Co.

 

Five teams entered this competition and a total of four games were played with Ballymartle and Carrigaline qualifying for the final.  In the semi-finals, Carrigaline defeated Ballinhassig while Ballymartle defeated Valley Rovers.   In the final played at Ballygarvan victory went to Ballymartle on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-12.   Brian Coniry (Crosshaven) was in charge of this Final.

FE 21 ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Two teams, Ballygarvan and Tracton took part in this competition.   In the final played in Crosshaven victory went to Tracton on a 3-13 to 0-15 scoreline.   The Referee for this Final was Nathal Wall (Carrigaline)

JUNIOR ‘A' FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by Johnny’s Return, Crosshaven

Nine teams competed in this competition.  A total of fifteen games were played.  Ballinhassig and Tracton qualified for the Final with victories over Courcey Rovers and Shamrocks. in the semi finals. The Final was played in Belgooly with Michael Harrington (Carrigaline) as Referee finished all square 1-10 to 2-7.   In the replay at Carrigaline, under Lights, Ballinhassig were crowned Divisional Junior Football Champions for the first time with 1-10 to 0-12 scoreline.   Brian Coniry (Crosshaven) was the Referee

JUNIOR ‘B’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Six teams entered this competition, in which a total of five games were played.  Ballinhassig and Tracton contested the Final following semi final victories over Crosshaven and Shamrocks.   The Final was played in Carrigaline with Ballinhassig taking the title on a 2-5 to 1-4 scoreline.   Ian Thomas (Carrigaline) was the Referee.

FE 21 ‘A’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

A total of 3 games were played in this competition in which four teams competed. Carrigaline and Valley Rovers contested the Final played in Kinsale following semi final wins over Ballinhassig and Kinsale.  Carrigaline 1-13 Valley Rovers 1-4   The Referee was Brian Coniry (Crosshaven)

FE 21 ‘B’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Seven teams took part in this competition playing a total of 6 games.   In the semi final Ballygarvan defeated Shamrocks while Ballymartle defeated Carrigaline.   In the final played in Belgooly victory went to Ballymartle on a 0-8 to 0-6 scoreline with Nathan Wall (Carrigaline) as Referee

LEAGUES

 

The Clubs in the Division decided not to take part in Inter Divisional Leagues in 2012 so the Division organised its own Leagues.

In the Junior ‘A’ Hurling League 9 teams took part playing a total of 30 games.   In the Final played in Ballygarvan victory went to Ballinhassig by 3-14 to 2-14 over Ballymartle.

In the Junior ‘A’ Football League 10 teams participated playing a total of  41 games.   In the semi final Ballinhassig defeated Belgooly and in the final Ballinhassig defeated Ballygarvan on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-9

In the Junior ‘B’ Hurling League 7 Teams took part but 2 teams subsequently withdrew from the competition. 12 games were played in this competition with Ballygarvan defeating Ballinhassig by 2-10 to 0-7 to lift the Title.

In the Junior ‘B’ Football League 6 teams entered the competition playing a total of 17 games.   In the semi final Carrigaline defeated Crosshaven to qualify for the Final.   In the final Ballygarvan defeated Carrigaline by 2-4 to 0-5 at Crosshaven

CARRIGDHOUN / MUNSTER FE 15 HURLING

This competition was played in Ballygarvan with Tipperary defeating Cork in the Final on a 0-15 to 1-6 scoreline.   In the Plate Final Waterford defeated Clare  by 0-10 to 1-6.  Sincere thanks to the Ballygarvan GAA Club and the Ladies committee of that club for their help and co-operation.  Sincere thanks also to O’Donovans for their continued sponsorship of the competition

NUMBER OF GAMES PLAYED

HURLING
Junior Hurling Championship	19
Fe 21 Hurling Championship	5
Junior Hurling League	42
Total Hurling	66

 

FOOTBALL
Junior Football Championship	20
Fe 21 Football Championship	9
Junior Football League	58
Total Football	87

 

REFEREES

I would like to thank most sincerely all the referees for their help and co-operation during the past twelve months.  They continue to do an outstanding job for us. 

Congratulations to Nathan Wall (Carrigaline) who refereed the drawn Cork County Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final and to Ken Healy (Ballymartle) who officiated at the replay of the Cork Junior Hurling Final.   Brian Coniry (Crosshaven) refereed the County Under 21 ‘B’ Football Final

A very successful Referees’ Seminar was held in the Robertscove Inn in March under the chairmanship of Gerard Harrington.  All our referees attended.

AWARDS

Fitzgerald Insurances, Kinsale, sponsored the ‘Man of the Match’ award for the Junior ‘A’ Football Final.  The winner of this Award was Michael Ahern, (Ballinhassig).   The Award will be presented at a Function in the White House (Kinsale)

The ‘Man of the Match’ award for the Junior ‘A’ Hurling Final, sponsored by Denis Quinn of the Robertscove Inn, was presented to Brendan Holland (Ballinhassig) at a luncheon in the Robertscove Inn on the Monday after the final.

Daniel O’Leary (Ballymartle) won the ‘Man of the Match’ award for the Fe 21 Hurling which was presented by Declan O’Neill of Declan O’Neill, Fitted Furniture.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT

During the past year Carrigaline erected Flood Lights on their main field and the Club is to be congratulated on this initiative

SCHOOLS

I would like to thank the Sciath Na Scoil Committee for the great work they continue to do, especially in the promotion and scheduling of games in the schools throughout the Division.  I would also like to thank all the teachers for their great work.

During the year Joe McGrath, Carrigdhoun Schools Officer, retired from this position due to ill health.

For 16 years Joe McGrath gave outstanding service in this position and we would like to place on record our sincere thanks for the wonderful work he did for the GAA in our Schools.

UNDER AGE AFFAIRS

Under Age affairs in the County are now under the control of Coiste na nÓg.    The new structures were put in place in 2011 for a 2 year trial period.

Review Meetings have been ongoing over the past month to get a feed back from Clubs on the new Structures.

SUMMER CAMPS

The VHI Cúl Camps were organised by clubs in the Division during July and August and were a great success. The Board organised the summer camp in Riverstick and it proved to be of great benefit to all who participated.  My thanks to the Ballymartle club for the use of their excellent facilities.

STAGING OF GAMES

I would most sincerely like to thank the clubs throughout the Division who hosted our championship games during 2012.

MEDIA

I would like to thank most sincerely the editor and staff of the Evening Echo, Irish Examiner, Southern Star, and Carrigdhoun for the coverage they gave our activities throughout the year.  Special thanks also to John Newman, Brian Canty, John Horgan, Joe Kennefick, photographer Howard Crowdy and Michael Scanlon of 103FM for the excellent coverage they gave to our games.

 

NICHOLAS MURPHY

Carrigaline’s Nicholas Murphy recently announced his retirement from the Cork Senior Football Team.   Since bursting on to the scene in 1997 he has given tremendous service to the County.

He is the holder of

1 All Ireland Senior Football Championship Medal

6 Munster Senior Football Championship Medals

5 National Football League Medals

1 All Star Award 2004

1 All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship Medal

Captained Munster to Inter Provincial success in 2008

 

Likewise his contribution to his Club, Carrigaline, has been immense as well.

He also gave sterling service to the Carrigdhoun Senior Football Team.

We thank him for his contribution to his Club, County and Division

 

SPONSORSHIP

Sincere thanks to the following sponsors:

• Barry Collins, Super Valu, Carrigaline
• Johnny’s Return, Crosshaven
• The Robertscove Inn
• The White House, Kinsale
• Fitzgerald Insurances, Kinsale
• Declan O’Neill Fitted Furniture
• The Good Fish Co.

BEREAVEMENTS

During the past twelve months many great Gaels, young and old, were called to their eternal reward. To all families of the bereaved we extend our sincere sympathy.

THANKS

Sincere thanks are extended to the following:

• The Riverstick Community Association for the use of their facilities for meetings
• Gardaí and medical professionals for their help
• Players and supporters
• Divisional representatives and Board delegates who attend meetings at County Senior Board
• Teachers throughout the Division for their support of Gaelic games
• The Officers of Carrigdhoun Sciath na Scoil
• The Carrigdhoun Camogie Board for their service to camogie in the Division
• The Carrigdhoun Scór Committee
• To our referees who continue to give us great support
• To Mairéad, Barbara and Tommy Lynch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for their courtesy and help at all times
• To County Runaí Prionnsias Ó Murchú for his help, advice and support
• Officers of clubs in the Division
• To my fellow officers, CCC members, club officials, Board delegates, referees and all those who helped me in any way during the past year

Is mise

Miles DeBarra

Runai

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday July 6th

Junior Football Championship Game Postponed

The Junior Football Championship game between Courcey Rovers and Belgooly due to be played in Kinsale tonight Friday was postponed and has been refixed for the same venue on Sunday Next July 8th. with a 7.30pm start

UNDER 14 INTER DIVISIONAL BLITZ - STEPHEN NOLAN TROPHY

This year the Under 14 Interdivisional Stephen Nolan Trophy competition is being hosted by Roinn Carraigdhonn with the Ballymartle Club venue at Riverstick hosting the competition.

Herewith is the schedule of times for both competitions.

Group 1 (Pitch One)

12.00 pm Uí MacCoille v Abhann Dubh
1.00 am Abhann Dubh v Seandún
2.00 pm Ui MacCoille v Seandún
3.00 pm Final Top Two Teams meet

Group 2

10.30 am Carraigdhonn v Muscraí (Pitch One)
10.30 am Duth Ealla v Cairbe (Pitch Two)
11.15 am Carraigdhonn v Cairbre (Pitch One)
11.15 am Duth Ealla v Muscrai (Pitch Two)
12.15 pm Duth Ealla v Carraigdhonn (Pitch Two)
1.15 pm Muscrai v Cairbre (Pitch Two)
2.30 pm Top Two Teams meet in Final
All games in Group 20 minutes a side.
Games in group 2 (Round 1 & 2) 15 minutes a side, Round 3 and Final 20 minutes a side.
Unlimited substitutions
In the event of a tie, scores conceded will determine the team to qualify.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES POSTPONED

The 2 Junior 'A' Hurling Championship games scheduled for Minane Bridge to-night Saturday were postponed because of the inclement weather conditions.  The game between Carrigaline and Courcey Rovers will now take place in Kinsale on Bank Holday Monday June 4th. with a 7.00pm start.   The date for the Kinsale and Ballymartle game is yet to be finalised

JUNIOR 'A' FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE (7th. May. 2012)

Ballinhassig play Valley Rovers in Ballygarvan on Sunday May 13th. and this will complete Preliminary Round and First Round games.
In the Losers Round there are 2 games with Kinsale playing Tracton while reigning champions Courcey Rovers will play the losers of Ballinhassig/Valley Rovers.
The quarter final pairings are
Ballygarvan v Tracton
Shamrocks v Carrigaline
Ballymartle v Winner of Ballinhassig/Valley Rovers
Winners of Kinsale/Tracton v Winners of Losers game Courcey Rovers/Ballinhassig/Valley Rovers

CHANGE OF VENUE

PLEASE NOTE - The venue for the South East Juniot 'A' Football Championship game Ballygarvan v Courcey Rovers on tomorrow Sunday April 29th. is BRINNY with a starting time of 7.00pm

Ballymartle and Tracton win in Football Championship

Tracton and Ballymartle recorded victories over Kinsale and Carrigaline in the opening round of the Johnny's Return Bar, Crosshaven Junior 'A' Football Championship played at Ballygarvan tonight Saturday.   Tracton were always in control running out 2-14 to 0-6 vic tors over Kinsale.   Ballymartle and Carrigaline served up a good hours football with Ballymartle advancing on a 1-9 to 1-8 scoreline

Carrigaline on Top of Junior 'A' Football League

Carrigaline are the only unbeaten side in the Junior 'A' Football League after 4 rounds of games.   They top the Table with 8 points with 3 Clubs, Ballinhassig, Ballygarvan and Belgooly on 6 points each.   Tracton and Ballymartle with 2 wins each have 4 points.  Three clubs, Shamrocks, Valley Rovers and Courcey Rovers have 2 points each with Kinsale propping up the Table with no points.

Under 21 'B' Football Championship Final

Belgooly is the venue on Sunday Next April 8th. for the Final of the South East Under 21 'B' Football Championship Final between Ballygarvan and Ballymartle with a starting time of 11.30am.   Both sides have played two games to reach this final with Ballymartle overcoming Courcey Rovers (0-16 to 1-8) and Carrigaline in the semi final (3-15 to 2-9) while Ballygarvan got the better of Tracton, after extra time (2-11 to 3-7) and Shamrocks in the semi final (4-7 to 1-12).   The Final will be refereed by Nathan Wall (Carrigaline)

ROINN OIR DHEISCEART

CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME

Ratified at SE Board Meeting Monday March 26^th. 2012.

Saturday April 21st.
@ Ballygarvan: JFC – Carrigaline v Ballymartle – 7.15pm
@ Ballygarvan: JFC - Kinsale v Tracton at 6.00pm
Saturday April 28th.
@ Minane Bridge: JFC - Belgooly v Losers of Carrigaline/Ballymartle – 7.00pm
Sunday April 29th.
@ Kinsale: JFC - Ballygarvan v Courcey Rovers – 7.15pm
Sunday May 6th.
@ Kinsale: U21 ‘A’ HC - Ballymartle v Courcey Rovers at 7.00pm
@ Ballinhassig: JFC – Shamrocks v Valley Rovers at 3.00pm
Sunday May 13th
@ Ballygarvan: JFC: Ballinhassig v Losers of Shamrocks/Valley Rovers at 3.30pm
Saturday June 2nd..
@ Innishannon: JHC – Ballymartle v Kinsale at 6.45pm
@ Innishannon: JHC – Carrigaline v Courcey Rovers at 8.00pm
Sunday June 3rd.
@ Carrigaline: JHC – Shamrocks v Tracton at 7.30pm
Tuesday June 5th.
@ Ballygarvan: JHC – Ballinhassig v Valley Rovers at 7.30pm
Saturday June 9th.
@ Ballygarvan: JHC – Crosshaven v Losers of Carrigaline/Courcey Rovers at 8.00pm
@ Ballygarvan: JHC – Losers Ballymartle/Kinsale v Losers Valley Rovers/Ballinhassig at 6.45pm
Saturday June 16th.
@ TBC - JHC – Losers of Crosshaven/Carrigaline/Courcey Rovers v Losers Shamrocks/Tracton at 7.30pm
Saturday June 23rd.
@ Venue TBC: JFC – Losers Carrigaline/Ballymartle/Belgooly v Losers Kinsale/Tracton
@ Venue TBC: JFC – Losers Ballinhassig/Valley Rovers/Shamrocks v Losers Ballygarvan/Courcey Rovers
W/E June 30th/31st.
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
W/E July 7th/8th. July
Venue TBC: U21 ‘A’ HC – Ballinhassig v Carrigaline – (alt. July 11th)
Venue TBC: U21 ‘A’ HC - If Courcey Rovers v Valley Rovers – (alt. July 11th)
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
W/E July 14th/15th.
Venue TBC : U21 ‘A’ HC – IF Ballymartle v Valley Rovers.
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
W/E July 21st/22nd.
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
Round 3 Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
W/E July 29th.
Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship FINAL
W/E August 5th.
Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Semi Finals
W/E August 12th.
Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Semi Finals
Sunday August 26th.
Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final
Sunday September 2nd.
Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Final

Ballygarvan qualify for final

Ballygarvan qualified for the final of the Under 21 'B ' Football when they scored a thrilling 4-7 to 1-12 victory over Shamrocks in Shanbally.   They will now play Ballymartle in the Final on a date to be confirmed

New Match Day Arrangements for Pairc Ui Chaoimh Double-Header

Significant new traffic and parking arrangements will be in operation for this Sunday’s National League double header at Pairc Ui Chaoimh when Cork hurlers play Galway and the county footballers meet Kerry.

The arrangements are part of a series of initiatives which are being put in place to mitigate the impacts of Pairc Ui Chaoimh events on local residents.

Gardai have informed Cork County Board that there will be increased enforcement of parking regulations in the environs of Pairc Ui Chaoimh and on approach roads to the venue.

Vehicular access to Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday will be through Centre Park Road and Monahan Road only. Free parking will be available to matchgoers at the former Ford site near the top of Centre Park Road/Monahan Road which is a few minutes walk from the stadium.

There will be increased use of barriers at residential areas on Sunday and a presence in these areas of Gardai and GAA stewards. Increased policing and tow away services will be in position.

Garda have requested motorists to observe parking regulations and if using on-street parking, to do so appropriately, in compliance with the law and with due concern for the needs of others.

Bob Ryan, chairman of Cork County Board, also appealed to match goers to comply with the new arrangements. “ We have been in discussion with local residents and are very conscious of the effects of indiscriminate parking by a minority of match goers. We also want to streamline transportation to and from the stadium.  As part of our plans to re-develop Pairc Ui Chaoimh, we are working with the Gardai, Cork City Council, service providers and local residents to put in place new systems and facilities for events being held at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. These will provide options for matchgoers and will benefit everyone in due course,” he said

CARRIGALINE WIN UNDER 21 TITLE

Carrigaline were crowned South East Under 21 'A' Football Champions for the 11th. time following their 1-13 to 1-4 victory over Valley Rovers in the final played in Kinsale this afternoon

ROINN OIR DHEISCEART – SOUTH EAST GAA

UNDER 21 ‘A’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

VALLEY ROVERS v CARRIGALINE

at KINSALE

on SUNDAY MARCH 11^th.. at  3.00pm

Reigning champions, Carrigaline, take on Valley Rovers in the final of the South East Under 21 ‘A’ Football Championship at the Jack Barrett Memorial Park, Kinsale on Sunday next at 3.00pm with Brian Coniry of Crosshaven as Referee.

Both sides showed impressive form in the semi finals of the competition with Carrigaline proving too strong for Ballinhassig  on a 2-12 to 0-2 scoreline while Valley Rovers were always in control in their clash with Kinsale winning by 0-16 to 0-6 kicking an impressive 0-14 from play.

Valley Rovers head the Roll of Honour in this championship with a total of 16 titles winning in 1976, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007.

Carrigaline won the first of their 10 Tiles in 1972 with success also in 1979, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2011.

Valley Rovers contested County Finals in 1985 and 2002 losing to St. Finbarrs and Nemo Rangers respectively while last year Carrigaline reached the County Final but lost out to O’Donovan Rossa, after a replay.

Under 21 'B' Football Championship

Ballygarvan, Ballymartle and Shamrocks advanced to the semi finals of the Under 21 'B' Football Championship.   Ballygarvan scored a 2-11 to 3-7 victory over Tracton after extra time while Ballymartle recorded an 0-16 to 1-8 victory over Courcey Rovers while Shamrocks were 3-9 to 0-5 winners over St. Bridgets (Belgooly/Crosshaven combination.

In the semi finals Ballygarvan will play Tracton while Ballymartle take on Carrigaline.  

The semi final game between Ballymartle and Carrigaline takes place in Riverstick on Thursday March 8th. at 8.00pm while the semi final game between Shamrocks and Ballygarvan will take place in Shanbally on Monday March 18th. at 4.30pm

DATE FINALISED FOR UNDER 21 'A' FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

The Final of the Under 21 'A' Football Championship between Carrigaline and Valley Rovers will now be played on Sunday March 11th. at Kinsale at 3.00pm

SOUTH EAST GAA CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS 2012.

JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Preliminary Round

A - Carrigaline v Courcey Rovers

Round 1

B – Loser of A v Crosshaven

C – Shamrocks v Tracton

D – Valley Rovers v Ballinhassig

E – Ballymartle v Kinsale

Round 2 – Losers Round

F – Loser of E v Loser of D

G – Loser of C v Loser of B

Round 3

H – Winner of F v Winner of G

J – Winner of B v Winner of D

K – Winner of A v Winner of E

L – Winner of C a bye

Semi Finals

M – Winner of H v Winner of J

N – Winner of K v Winner of L

UNDER 21 ‘A’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Round 1

A – Courcey Rovers v Ballymartle

Semi Finals

B – Winner of A v Valley Rovers

C – Ballinhassig v Carrigaline

JUNIOR ‘A’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Preliminary Round

A – Carrigaline v Ballymartle

B – Valley Rovers v Shamrocks

Round 1

C – Loser of A v Belgooly

D – Kinsale v Tracton

E – Ballygarvan v Courcey Rovers

F – Ballinhassig v Loser of B

Round 2 – Losers Round

G – Loser of F v Loser of E

H – Loser of D v Loser of C

Round 3

J – Winner of E v Winner of D

K – Winner of B v Winner of C

L – Winner of F v Winner of A

M – Winner of G v Winner of H

Semi Finals

N – Winner of J v Winner of K

O – Winner of L v Winner of M

UNDER 21 ‘B’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Quarter Finals – To be played Sunday February 26^th.

A – Shamrocks v St. Bridgets

B – Ballygarvan v Tracton

C – Ballymartle v Courcey Rovers

D – Carrigaline a bye

Semi Finals – To be played on Saturday March 10^th

E – Winners of A v Winners of B

F – Winners of C v Carrigaline

UNDER 21 FOOTBALL FINAL POSTPONED
The Final of the South East Under 21 'A' Football Championship between Carrigaline and Valley Rovers fixed for Sunday February 26th. is postponed because of the involvement of the Cork Vocational Schools in the All Ireland Final on that date.   The Under 21 Final will now take place on Sunday March 4th
CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS
The Draws for the various championships will be made on Monday next February 20th. at a Meeting of the South East Board.
9 Clubs, Ballinhassig, Carrigaline, Courcey Rovers, Kinsale, Ballymartle, Tracton, Valley Rovers, Shamrocks and Crosshaven, will be taking part in this year's Junior 'A' Hurling Championship.   Ballinhassig are the reigning champions having defeated Carrigaline in last year's final.
In the Junior 'A' Football Championship 10 Clubs are in  contention.   Courcey Rovers the reigning champions will be joined by Ballygarvan, Carrigaline, Shamrocks, Tarcton, Ballymartle, Ballinhassig, Valley Rovers, Kinsale and Belgooly
In the Under 21 'A' Hurling Championship 5 clubs will be involved.   Reigning champions Carrigaline will be joined by Valley Rovers, Ballymartle, Courcey Rovers and Ballinhassig.
CARRIGALINE AND VALLEY ROVERS IN FINAL
Reigning champions Carrigaline and Valley Rovers qualified for the final of the South East Under 21 'A' Football Championship Final following semi final victories to day.   At Carrigaline Valley Rovers defeated Kinsale by 0-16 to 0-6 while at Riverstick Carrigaline overcame Ballinhassig on a 2-12 ro 0-2 scoreline.   The final will take place on Sunday February 26th.
SEMI FINALS OF UNDER 21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2 semi finals are down for decision on Sunday next February 12th.
Carrigaline play Ballinhassig in Riverstick while Kinsale take on Valley Rovers in Ballinspittle.   Starting time for both games is 11.30am