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August 29th, 2010: Kilbrin Reach Final
In Kanturk on Sunday August 26th, Kilbrin defeated Banteer to qualify for the final of the Junior Hurling Championship. The game turned out to be an unusually one-sided affair, surprising most experts who had predicted a tight game. The early exchanges were close with the decisive score of the first half coming in the form of a well-taken goal from Kilbrin captain Damien Crowley.
Kilbrin continued to dominate with strong displays from Paudie O’Callaghan, Tomás O’Riordan and William Egan in defence, midfielders Patrick Egan and Nelius O’Reilly holding sway and Liam Daly, Noel O’Callaghan, Thomas O’Reilly and Damien Crowley a constant threat in attack.
The victory sets up an intriguing final against Meelin in Tullylease on September 12th. Kilbrin will look to avenge defeats suffered at the semi final stage of last years Championship and in this years League semi final.
August 20th, 2010: County Junior B Football Win
On Friday August 20th in Pairc Ui Rinn Kilbrin were crowned County Junior B Football Champions for the third time. Johnny Sheahan accepted the Cup from County Board Chairman Jerry O’Sullivan amid scenes of great excitement.
It was a great team performance that saw Kilbrin play second fiddle to Charleville for most if not all of the first half. Stout defending by the defence especially Joe Cashman and Paudie O’Callaghan denied the opposition a major score until the stroke of half time. That goal left Kilbrin in arrears by four points at the break.
The second half started with Kilbrin on the attack with a point from Daniel O’Sullivan cutting the deficit. Then on the three quarter stage a cross field pass from “Man Of The Match” Eoin Sheahan found Daniel O’Sullivan who was upended in the penalty area. Adi Nash as he had done previously in the campaign dispatched the penalty to the net. Further points were added by Patrick Egan and Liam Daly to give Kilbrin a two point advantage. Charleville reduced the margin to the minimum and in the dying minutes it took a wonderful double save from captain Johnny Sheahan to ensure the silverware was returning to Kilbrin.
Kilbrin panel and management
Johnny Sheahan, Joe Cashman, Paudie O’Callaghan, Kieran Sheahan, Micheál O’Riordan, William Egan, Éoin Sheahan, Geoffery O’Callaghan, Adi Nash, Thomas O’Reilly, Tom Brennan, Daniel O’Sullivan, Liam Daly, Noel O’Callaghan, Tony Nash, Patrick Egan, Daniel Sheahan, Darren Daly, Terry Cantillon, Wesley Corkery, Gene O’Sullivan, Paul Aherne, Oisin O’Brien, Alan Sheill, Stephen Higgins, Tola O’Brien, Donal Lynes, Vincent Hayes.
Coach: David Brosnan
Selectors: Shane O’Riordan, Kieran Crowley
First Aid: Cathriona McAuliffe, Denise Sheill
August 15th, 2010: U21 Hurling Championship Kilbrin 0-19, Bamteer 0-10
Kilbrin defeated Banteer on Saturday to qualify for the semi final of the U21 Hurling Championship where they will meet Millstreet. A good team performance saw Kilbrin always in control with Terry Cantillon and Tom Brennan prominent in defence, Kieran Sheahan and Patrick Egan on top in midfield and Liam Daly and Eoin Sheahan in good scoring form in attack.
August 12th, 2010: County Final
Kilbrin qualified for the county Junior B Football final when they overcame the challenge of St. Catherines in Ballyhooly on Monday night.
Kilbrin withstood a strong second half challenge from St. Catherines to record a 2 10 to 2 08 victory. Kilbrin were quick out of the blocks with strong play from William Egan in defence while Daniel O’Sullivan, Tony Nash and Liam Daly were prominent in attack. This dominance led to Kilbrin leading on a scoreline of 2 06 to 1 04 at the short whistle.
The second half saw the East Cork side mount a big challenge eating into Kilbrin’s lead bringing it to the minimum in the dying minutes. A great team effort saw Kilbrin hold out with Patrick Egan kicking a great point and Joe Cashman commanding in defence.
Victory over Araglin or Charleville in the County Final on August 20th in Pairc Ui Rinn (throw in @ 8 15) will give Kilbrin its third success in this grade. The other victories were in 1985 and 1995. Selector Dave Brosnan provides a link to the 1995 victory when he lined out between the posts. The Club wishes captain Johnny Sheahan and the boys along with team management Dave Brosnan, Shane O’Riordan and Kieran Crowley well.
August 6th, 2010: William Egan
Best of luck to William Egan in Croke Park on Sunday as he and his team mates try to stop Kilkenny reaching the All Ireland Final. William has been making steady progress with the Senior squad this year despite niggling injuries limiting his opportunities during the league.
It was in extra time in the Munster final replay against Waterford that William made his Senior Championship debut, a point from midfield wasn’t enough to deny Waterford on that occasion. A substitute appearance in the quarter final where he again raised a white flag showed he was not overawed by the big occasion. Cork face a huge test on Sunday against Kilkenny and hopefully William will make an impact if introduced.
When William was introduced against Waterford on July 17, 2010 he became the first Kilbrin player to play Senior Championship for Cork since Tom Field (Ballygraddy) lined out for Cork v Tipperary on July 21st 1968.
August 6th, 2010: County Board Draw
On Friday night July 30th, Kilbrin GAA club hosted the July Draw in the Cork County Board Draw. The draw was held in the Social Club where GAA Club and Draw members joined Draw Co-ordinator Seamus Coughlan and his staff Triona Gardiner and Brendan Kelleher.
There were a number of very attractive prizes up for grabs including first prize of a car, others included cash prizes, weekend breaks and trips to the dogs. The Draw took place in a style similar to the national Lottery Draw, with locals Orla Fitzgerald and Jack Kennedy assisting Seamus Coughlan.
The First prize of a Kia Rio, was won by Louise Graham from Youghal. We were fortunate to have two local winners Mary Corkery won a Weekend Break for two and Kieran Crowley won a trip to the dogs.
The cost of the Draw is €100, there are 12 monthly draws with the new Draw beginning on the last Friday of October. Promoting this Draw is of great benefit to Kilbrin GAA as 40% of all monies collected by the club is returned to the club. Further details of same can be had by contacting any club member or emailing Kilbrin Club Secretary at secretary.kilbrin.cork@gaa.ie
July 4th , 2010
Kilbrin defeated St. Johns in the County Qualifier Football final in Kanturk on Saturday July 3rd. The early exchanges were dominated by St. Johns with Kilbrin relying on goals from Daniel O’Sullivan and Tom Brennan to stay in touch.
Improved play in the second half spearheaded by Paudie O’Callaghan saw Kilbrin hold the advantage and run out winners on a scoreline of 2-08 to 1-06.
A County first round against Seandun representatives Gleann Na Laoi now beckons in the weeks ahead.
July 1st, 2010
Kilbrin Junior hurlers defeated Freemount in the opening round of the 2010 junior hurling Championship on Sunday June 27th last in Kanturk. The final score of 1-13 to 0-7 somewhat flattered Kilbrin as Freemount were particularly wasteful in front of goal early in the game. Features of the game were an outstanding save by Paudie O’Callaghan before the break and a very well taken goal by Liam Daly mid way through the second half. Kilbrin now look forward to a semi final in early August; opposition unknown.
Junior B Footballers qualified for the final of the County Qualifier Competition by virtue of a replay victory 1-13 to 0-4 victory over Freemount on Wednesday June 30th . The victory qualifies Kilbrin to meet St. Johns in Kanturk on Saturday at 6-15. In a good team performance Geoffery O’Callaghan, Michael O’Riordan and Daniel O’Sullivan were prominent.
June 1st, 2010
Congratulations and best wishes go to William Egan who Captains Cork’s U21 Hurlers against Waterford in the U21 Hurling Championship in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on tomorrow Wednesday June 2nd.
It is due recognition for William who has figured prominently on a variety of Cork teams in recent years.
A shoulder injury meant William was unable to participate in Corks victory over Tipperary on Sunday.
It is truly a great honour for William, his family and Kilbrin club and we wish him and fellow Duhallow players Aiden, Lorcan and Kevin well.
May 25th, 2010
Kilbrin defeated Kiskeam in the Ducon Cup football Division 2 final in Newmarket on Friday last, In a game that ebbed and flowed Kilbrin held on to record a two point win. This win qualified Kilbrin to face Knockagree in the quarter final of the Ducon Cup Division 1. This game was played in Newmarket on Sunday. Kilbrin who were leading by the minimum and the three quarter stage went under by two points. These two games underline the promise shown by our underage players in recent years and augers well for the upcoming County Qualifier competition.
Up coming fixtures:
Friday May 28th JB Football County Qualifier Kilbrin V Glenlara in Newmarket @ 8pm
Saturday May 29th JBHL Kilbrin V Lismire in Lismire 7.30pm
Monday June 7th JHL semi final Kilbrin V Meelin 7pm venue to be decided.
Sunday June 27th Championship first round Kilbrin V Freemount venue to be decided
April 22nd, 2010
Kilbrin GAA Club fields adult teams in Junior A, Junior B and U21A Hurling. Two teams are fielded in Football - Junior B and U21A. The Club has been reasonably successful in recent years winning the Junior B football and U21 Hurling championship in 2009.
Action so far in 2010 has seen the U21 Footballers bow out of the Championship while the Junior Footballers have two points from a possible four in the Ducon Cup.
In the Credit Union Hurling League Kilbrin have recorded victories over Meelin and Freemount. The U21 Hurlers suffered defeat at the hands of Kanturk and now await a back door game. Further results will be posted as the season progresses.
Underage players from the age of 8 to 18 are catered for by Croke Rovers - this Club is an amalgamation of Kilbrin and near neighbours Castlemagner. The Juvenile Club takes its name form Archbishop Thomas Croke First Patron of the GAA.
This week Kilbrin GAA Club has reason to be proud as William Egan lined out with Cork Senior Hurlers against Galway in the National Hurling League. Reports of the game suggest that William performed very well and ended with a personal tally of two points. William has been a key figure in Croke Rovers and Kilbrin teams for a number of years.
In 2009 Kilbrin built a new Club House which was officially opened by Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir O Cuana in the presence of many dignitries including Archbishop Clifford. To mark the 125 anniversary of the founding of the GAA a bronze Bust of Archbishop Croke was commissioned by Kilbrin GAA. Innishannon Sculpter Don Cronin crafted a beautiful piece which stands in the Croke Room within the Club House.
On Saturday April 10th Kilbrin held the inaugural draw in its fortnightly Lotto. This Lotto is run in conjunction with Kilbrin National School. The first draw was held in the Social Club, there was no winner of the opening jackpot of €1000. The five lucky dip winners of €20 each were Gerard Barrett, Margaret O’Sullivan, Sheila Dennehy, Maire Heffernan and Siobhan Heelan. The next draw takes place in the Seven Elms on Saturday April 24th with a jackpot €1050. Tickets are €2 each and three lines for €5. Tickets can be bought from any GAA Club member.
Further information on the above or any other matters regarding Kilbrin GAA can be had by emailing the GAA Club Runai at secretary.kilbrin.cork@gaa.ie