Cumann Lúth-Chleas Gael

Coiste Chontae Chorcaí

Tuarascáil an RúnaíCómhdháil Bhliantúil

Satharn 10ú Nollaig 2011

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CÓMHDHÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2011

The Annual Convention of the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association will be held at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, 10th December 2011, commencing at 7p.m. The outgoing County Committee and two delegates of each Club that participated in the Adult Championships (Junior and Higher Grades) of 2011 will be entitled to attend and vote at the Convention.

AIFREANN na CÓMHDHÁLA

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Convention evening at 6p.m. in memory of all deceased members. Delegates are requested to attend.

CLÁR

1. Miontuairiscí na Cómhdhála 2010

2. Tuarascáil an Rúnaí

3. Tuairiscí na bhFo-Choistí

4. Tuarascáil an Chisteóra.

5. Óráid an Chathaoirligh.

6. (a) Toghachán-Ceapachán na nOifigeach, Teachtaí

ar an Árd Chomhairle agus Teachtaí ar Chómhairle na Mumhan.

(b) Seisear Toscáire a thogha do

Cómhdhail Comhairle na Mumhan.

(c) Ochtar Toscaire, is beirt Thoscaire faoi

21 a thogha do Cómhdháil Bhliantúil

C.L.G.BUNÓRDAlTHE

In order that the proceedings of the Convention be carried out without delay the following Standing Orders will be observed.

1. The proposer of a motion or an amendment thereto may speak for five, but not more than five minutes.

2. A delegate speaking to a resolution or an amendment must not exceed three minutes.

3. The proposer of a resolution or amendment may speak for a second time for five minutes before a vote is taken, but no other delegate may speak for a second time to the same resolution or amendment.

4. The Chairman may at any time he considers a matter sufficiently discussed, call on the proposer for a reply, and when this has been given a vote must be taken.

5. A delegate may with the consent of the Chairman move ‘that the question now be put’ after which, when a proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken.

6. Convention shall not be entitled to consider any matter not on the Agenda, except with the consent of a majority comprising two-thirds of the votes of those present,voting and entitled to vote.

7. Na Rúin.

8. Craobh Chomórtaisí an Chontae –

Sinsearach (Peil is Iomáint); Príomh

Ghrád Idirmheánach (Peil is Iomáint);

Idirmheánach (Peil is Iomaint) a chur ar

chrainn.

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TUARASCÁIL AN RÚNAÍ

Páirc Uí Chaoimh,Corcaigh,Nollaig 2011.

Tionólfar Comhdháil Bhliantúil Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae Chorcaí i bPáirc Uí Chaoimh ar an Satharn, 10ú Nollaig ag tosnú ar 7 i.n.

Cuireann sé áthas orm an Tuarascáil seo ar imeachtaí na bliana an Chumainn i gCorcaigh a chur ós bhúr gcóir.

Deinfeadh dul chun chinn réasúnta le linn 2011.

Cé nár bhainfeadh amach teidil i gCraobhacha Sinsear na Éireann i mbliana, mar sin féin do bhí buanna nótáilte ag an bhfoireann Sinsear sa Sraith Náisiúnta Peile, ag an bhfoireann Sóisearrach i gCraobh Soisear na Mumhan agus i gCraobh a hÉireann, agus ag an bhfoireann Peile i gCraobh na Mumhan.Fé 21

Lonraigh geal don todhchaí ab ea na taispeántaisí iontacha a thug an bhfoireann Iomána Fé 21 uathu.

Thug buanna Baile an Mhairtéalaigh agus An Mhaolinn i gcraobhacha Idirmheánach agus Sóisear na hÉireann onóir mhór dá gclubanna agus don Chontae.

Tá acaláid cróiúil tuilte ag Peileadóirí Ban an Chontae de bhárr an éacht mhór - a séú Craobh na hÉireann a bhaint amach in achar seacht mbliana. Comhghairdeas ó chroí don bhfoireann, dá lucht bainistíochta agus do Bhord Peile Ban an Chontae ar an mbua stairiúil seo.

Éacht suntasach dob ea bua Choláiste na hOllscoile Chorcaí i gCorn Mhic Shíogair.

D’éirigh go h-iontach le Féile Peil na nÓg 2011 a reachtáileadh i gCorcaigh i mí an Mheithimh agus a mbuíochas san ag dul don gCoiste áitiúil a bhí i mbun a eagraithe.

Cuirfeadh an Plean Stráitéiseach i bhfeidhm ar bhonn éagsúla i rith na bliana agus do bhí bunú Coiste na nÓg láirneach i ndul chun chin an phlean. Tabharfar an chlár mór thabhachtach seo chun foirfeachta sa tarna bhliain.

Cloch mhíle súntasach don gCoiste Chontae nuair a d’éirigh leis teacht ar shocrú le Bardas na Cathrach seacht n-acra talún cóngarach le Páirc Uí Chaoimh a cheannach chun an Staid a ath-fhorbairt agus chun Lárionad Feabhais a chur ar fáil do clubanna sa Chontae.

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TUARASCÁIL AN RÚNAÍ

The Annual Convention of the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association will be held at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday 10th December commencing at 7 p.m.

It is again my pleasant responsibility to present a Report on the activities of the Association within the County in the course of the previous year.

The year 2011 was a period of reasonable progress.

While the glory of an All Ireland Senior Title was not attained there were notable successes in the retention of the National Football League, the winning of the Munster and All Ireland Junior Football Championships and the Provincial Under 21 Football Championship.

The brightest sparkle in Hurling was provided by the Under 21 Team, which produced marvellous performances.

The successes of Ballymartle and Meelin in winning the All Ireland Intermediate and Junior Hurling titles respectively brought great honour to the Clubs and County.

The achievement of the Ladies Football Team in winning the County’s sixth All Ireland Title in seven years is deserving of the warmest accolade. We congratulate the Team, its Management and the County Ladies Football Board on this historic success.

The winning of the Sigerson Cup by University College Cork was a most noteworthy achievement.

The staging in Cork of Féile Peile 2011 was brilliantly successful and the Organising Committee can be immensely proud of its work.

The Strategic Vision and Action Plan was implemented on various fronts during the year, with the establishment of Coiste na nÓg being central to its progress. The Programme was impressive and we will witness further refining in its second year of operation.

A major milestone in property acquisition was reached with agreement being made with Cork City Council for the purchase of almost seven acres of land adjacent to Páirc Uí Chaoimh which brings the re-development of the Stadium and the provision of a Centre of Excellence a step nearer.

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CLUB AFFILIATION AND GAMES 2011The details on Affiliation and Games are as outlined hereunder:

Number of Affiliations: 258Number of Independent Minor Teams: 31

289

Number of Teams:Adult (including Under 21) 787Under Age (Minor downwards) 2480

TOTAL 3267

Number of Games:Adult (including Under 21) 3420Under Age (Minor downwards) 10392

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The Minor Grade this year is included in Under-Age statistics to reflect the totality of Coiste na nÓg Jurisdiction.

These figures exclude Tournaments, Challenge Games, Inter Firm, Second Level Colleges/Schools, and Parish/Street Leagues Competitions, which would represent an estimated further 2,000 matches.

Names of Committee Number of Games PlayedSenior Inter Jun. U21 Min. U16 U15 U14 U13 U12 Total

County Board 285 527 91 25 928Duhallow 251 22 273City 734 22 756East 364 30 394Beara 44 3 47South West 88 41 129South East 37 17 54North 286 44 330Mid 484 25 509Coiste na nÓg 132 48 34 107 24 345Central Region 262 259 164 244 211 540 1680East Region 309 197 181 232 225 854 1998West Region 129 158 200 147 152 786North Region 163 137 89 161 148 422 1120Coiste Sciath na Scol 4463 4463

285 527 2379 229 995 799 468 944 755 6431 13812

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SHIPS - 2011

No. of Teams

No. of Games

ChampionsRunners Up

ScoreVenue

DateReferee

Senior Hurling22

41Carraig Tuathaill

C.I.T.0-15 1-11

P. Uí Chaoimh02/10/11

Colm Ó LiatháinSenior Football

2541

Coláiste na hOllscoileGleann Bhearracháin

1-12 0-11P. Uí Chaoimh

16/10/11Séamus Ó Dorgáin

Premier Intermediate Hurling16

32Fanáithe na Cuirseacha

Eochaill0-15 1-9

P. Uí Rinn09/10/11

Séan Ó SeasnáinIntermediate Hurling

1630

Droichead na BanndanAn tAth Uí Néill

2-14 0-7P. Uí Chaoimh

02/10/11Diarmuid Ó Ciarubháin

Premier Intermediate Football16

33Áth Treasna

Fánaithe na Claide3-6 1-10

P. Uí Chaoimh16/10/11

Séamus Mac FheoraisIntermediate Football

1629

Cionn tSáileBaile Caisleáin Beara

1-9 0-8P. Uí Rinn

09/10/11Gearóid Mac Suibhne

Junior 'A' Hurling Replay7

8An Rath

Baile na mBocht2-10 0-11

P. Uí Rinn30/10/11

Donncha Ó Laoire Drawn Game

0-9 2-3P. Uí Rinn

23/10/11Cathal Mac Alastair

Junior 'A' Football8

8Ceanntuirc

Baile Mhisteala1-20 0-4

P. Uí Rinn11/11/11

Caoimhín Ó MurchúJunior 'B' Hurling

1619

Cill MhichílBaile na Corra

1-18 1-8P. Uí Rinn

27/08/11Cathal Mac Aogáin

Junior 'B' Football23

31Beal Guala

Fanáithe an Rath2-14 1-8

P. Uí Rinn27/08/11

Dónal Seartáin Under 21'A' Hurling

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Mainistir na CorannDu Ealla

1-11 0-8P. Uí Rinn

20/11/11Daithí Copps

Under 21'A' Football Replay8

8Ó Donnabháin Rossa

Carraig Uí Leighin0-14 1-8

P. Uí Rinn 24/07/11

Niall de Baróid Drawn Game

1-9 1-9P. Uí Rinn

17/07/11Daithí Ó Murnáin

Under 21 'B' Hurling6

5Naomh Caitríonaigh

Baile Garbháin1-10 1-5

P. Uí Rinn23/10/11

Eamonn Mac SithighUnder 21 'B' Football

66

Fánaithe Gleann BadhairCill na Martra

1-14 0-16P. Uí Rinn

29/07/11Deiric Ó Cearúill

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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

This was the second year of the two year cycle for the Senior, Premier Intermediate and Intermediate Championships.

The running of the Divisional element of the Senior Championships on a Round-Robin basis was not satisfactory. It clashed with other involvements and early results made some pairings meaningless. It is not intended to continue with this experiment.

The County Junior ‘B’ Championships were organised on a County-wide basis for the first time and were a success in providing serious and novel competition for the Clubs in this grade.

In the scheduling of Championship Programmes, adequate space must be made to provide for different eventualities - the progress and involvement of players in the various Inter County Teams, Divisional Teams, dual Clubs and Draws.

This is a responsibility of the Competitions Control Committees at County and Divisional levels. The new Structures of Championships with Losers Groups etc. make this task more onerous and does demand early planning. Divisional Committees must plan well in advance to avoid the unsatisfactory element of nomination in the Championships or Leagues.

Senior HurlingThis was a Championship which saw several unexpected results, with fancied teams being surprisingly eliminated.

There was to be a surprise County Final pairing of Carrigtwohill and C.I.T. who defeated Midleton and Newtownshandrum respectively in the penultimate stage.

The bridging of a 93 year gap was an amazing success story for Carrigtwohill, who exemplified what pride in the ‘little village’ and tradition can achieve. Credit to C.I.T. on the achievement of contesting the County Senior Hurling Final for the first time.

Relegation Play-Off – Ballinhassig were relegated.

Senior FootballThe Championship was highly competitive. Avondhu made good progress but their defeat of Champions Nemo Rangers was a major surprise.

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U.C.C. however proved too strong for the North Cork men in the Semi-Final and Castlehaven were highly impressive in defeating Carbery Rangers in the other penultimate game.

In the Final, Castlehaven did not produce the same intensity of play which had marked their earlier rounds and while in contention for most of the game, they had to give best to a well organised and efficient U.C.C. Team, which brought the College its tenth title and first in twelve years.

Relegation Play-Off – Valley Rovers were relegated.

Premier Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipThis was a most interesting Championship throughout with little dividing many of the teams. Three games in the concluding stages went to Replays.

In the Semi-Finals, Youghal overcame a tenacious Newcestown in a Replay, while Courcey Rovers had a narrow success over old rivals Kilbrittain.

Courcey Rovers made greater use of their scoring opportunities to edge out a brave Youghal side in a tightly contested Final.

Relegation Play-Off – Argideen Rangers were relegated.

Premier Intermediate Football Championship This was a very competitive Championship. There were three Draws in the knock out stages.

The Semi-Finals were closely contested ties, with Clyda Rovers and Newmarket overcoming stiff challenges from Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh and St. Vincents respectively.

The ‘rebound’ of Newmarket from two defeats in the opening rounds to win the Championship was a remarkable achievement but it was heartbreaking for Clyda Rovers to fail narrowly at the final hurdle for the third year in succession.

Relegation Play-Off – Grenagh were relegated

Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipThis Championship maintained its interest throughout, with teams improving in performance from round to round. This was exemplified by Milford who availed of the ‘third chance’ to eventually make progress to the Semi-Finals.

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In the Semi-Finals Bandon repeated their First Round victory over St. Catherines, while Fr. O’Neills edged out Milford.

Bandon compensated for Final defeats in 2007 and 2008 with a comprehensive performance against Fr. O’Neills in the Final.

Relegation Play-Off – Cobh were relegated

Intermediate Football Championship The standard was high in this Championship which produced some surprising results.

In the Semi-Finals, Kinsale overcame Kildorrery and Cloyne had to give best to Castletownbere.

After a tentative start, the Final opened up into a fine contest. Kinsale played with great flare and purpose to gain a deserved victory over the Beara men.

Relegation Play-Off – Ballyclough were relegated.

Junior ‘A’ Hurling ChampionshipThis eight game Championship provided exciting fare – a regular feature of the Competition.

Charleville participated on the basis of being a nominated Club of Avondhu

In the Semi-Finals Charleville defeated Kilbrin at Buttevant and Mayfield scored victory over Dungourney in an exciting game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Mayfield and Charleville fought out a gripping low scoring game in the Final at Páirc Uí Rinn. The game was played in atrocious weather conditions and a draw was a fitting result.

The more clement weather for the Replay allowed for far more skilful and exciting hurling. Mayfield looked the sharper team in the opening half but Charleville stormed into the game in the second period and captured the coveted Title by a five point margin.

The Club confirmed its status as the best Junior Hurling Team in the County by defeating Kildorrery in the delayed Avondhu Final.

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Junior ‘A’ Football Championship All the Divisional winners participated and there was some disparity in standards.

In the Semi-Finals, Kanturk had to dig deep to score the narrowest of victories over Bandon, while Mitchelstown overcame the challenge of Courcey Rovers.

The one-sidedness of the Final was not anticipated but credit goes to Kanturk for playing a powerful brand of football that Mitchelstown were not able to match on the occasion.

Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship The inaugural County-wide Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship was well contested and proved very successful.

A total of sixteen Clubs entered the Competition. One unsatisfactory aspect of it was there were three walk-overs for a variety of reasons.

In the Semi-Finals, Ballinacurra defeated Lismire and Kilmichael overcame the challenge of Rathpeacon.

One could not but be impressed by the high level of skill displayed in the Final and particularly by the winners Kilmichael, whose nurturing of the game at under age level returned a rich dividend. Ballinacurra played its part too in what was a fine contest.

Junior ‘B’ Football Championship Again, this was the first County-wide Junior ‘B’ Football Championship organised.

Twenty three Teams entered the Competition but there was subsequently one withdrawal and one walk-over.

In the Semi-Finals, Belgooly got the better of Kilmeen and Charleville Rovers scored a victory over Randal Óg.

In the Final, at Páirc Uí Rinn, Belgooly captured the Title with a decisive victory over Charleville Rovers.

Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling ChampionshipAll seven Hurling Divisions participated, with Duhallow again playing as a Divisional Team.

In the Semi-Finals, Midleton scored a good victory over Blackrock and Duhallow edged out Carrigaline.

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In the Final at Páirc Uí Rinn, Midleton proved itself to be the best Under 21 Team in the County with a hard fought victory over Duhallow who have performed so well in this grade in recent years.

Under 21 ‘A’ Football Championship All eight Divisions participated with Beara playing as a Divisional Team.

In the Semi-Finals, O’Donovan Rossa defeated Midleton and Carrigaline overcame Beara.

In the Final at Páirc Uí Rinn, O’Donovan Rossa and Carrigaline fought out a thrilling Draw. In the Replay O’Donovan Rossa proved themselves deserving Champions.

Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling ChampionshipSix Divisional Champions challenged for the honours, with Duhallow not participating.

In the Semi-Finals, Ballygarvan scored victory over Dohenys and St. Catherines overcame the challenge of Aghabullogue.

St. Catherines proved themselves stronger than Ballygarvan in a good Final at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Under 21 ‘B’ Football ChampionshipSix Teams also contested this Competition, with Duhallow and Beara not participating.

In the Semi-Finals, Glenbower Rovers defeated Kilbrittain at the second time of asking and Cill na Martra defeated Buttevant.

In an exciting Final at Páirc Uí Rinn, Glenbower Rovers overcame the strong challenge of Cill na Martra.

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PROVINCIAL AND ALL IRELANDCLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Senior Hurling

Munster Championship 2011/’12In the Semi-Final, Clare Champions Crusheen overcame the spirited performance of Carrigtwohill by 0-19 to 1-10.

Senior Football

Munster Championship 2010/’11In an exciting Munster Final played at Mallow, Nemo Rangers scored a narrow victory over Dr. Crokes of Kerry by 1-15 to 1-13. Congratulations to Nemo on their great success.

All Ireland Championship 2010/’11Our Champions were surprisingly defeated in the Semi-Final by St. Brigids of Roscommon by 0-13 to 1-8.

Munster Championship 2011/’12In a splendid opening round U.C.C. defeated Limerick Champions Monaleen by 1-19 to 2-15 after extra time.

The Cork Champions defeated Moyne-Templetuohy by 5-12 to 1-5 in the Semi-Final at Clonmel.

At the time of writing U.C.C. are due to meet Dr. Crokes in the Final in Killarney on December 4th

Intermediate Hurling

All Ireland Championship 2010/’11 In the All Ireland Semi-Final at Moyne Templetohy, Ballymartle defeated Padraig Pearses of Galway by 1-10 to 0-10.

In an exciting Final at Croke Park, Ballymartle made history by defeating Dicksboro by 3-15 to 1-20, with the winning goal coming in added time.

This was a magnificent achievement by the Ballymartle Club and all in Cork warmly congratulate them on this great success.

Munster Championship 2011/’12In the First Round, Cork Champions Courcey Rovers had to give best to the Kerry Senior Champions Ballyduff on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-15.

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Intermediate Football

Munster Championship 2011/’12Cork Champions Newmarket were defeated by 1-9 to 1-6 by Milltown/Castlemaine in the Semi-Final at Mallow.

Junior Hurling

Munster Championship 2010/’11Meelin proved themselves to be the best Junior Hurling Team in Munster with a comprehensive victory over St. Patricks of Tipperary by 5-18 to 0-9 in the Final at Mallow.

All Ireland Championship 2010/’11In the All Ireland Quarter-Final at Páirc na hÉireann in Birmingham, Meelin had an easy victory over Fulton Gaels by 2-15 to 0-8.

The Cork Champions also comprehensively defeated Galway Champions Barna/Furbo by 0-16 to 1-4 in the Semi-Final at Ennis.

In the All Ireland Final at Croke Park, Meelin scored a historic victory over John Lockes of Kilkenny by 0-12 to 1-5. This was a great achievement by a small Club which has worked hard at promoting the game at under-age level. We congratulate them on a success that will be long remembered.

Munster Championship 2011/’12Charleville defeated the Kerry Intermediate Champions Kenmare in Kenmare by 1-13 to 0-5.

The Cork Champions met Rockwell Rovers (Tipperary) in the Semi-Final at Charleville and had an easy 2-14 to 0-8 success.

The Final against Cappamore (Limerick) is scheduled for the 11th December in Mallow.

Junior Football

Munster Championship 2011/’12The exertions of having to play a Munster Championship game two days after winning the Cork Title proved too much for a gallant Kanturk Team which lost to Dromid Pearses of Kerry by 0-14 to 2-4 after extra time in Waterville.

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LEAGUES AND SECONDARY COMPETITIONS

HurlingThe Conroy Cup for the Red FM Senior Hurling League was played on the basis that the top two Teams qualified for the Semi-Finals, the third placed Team played the sixth placed Team in a Quarter-Final and the fourth placed Team played the fifth placed Team in a Quarter-Final.

The Premier Intermediate and Intermediate Hurling Teams played in three Divisions. The top two Teams in each Division played a Final. There was Promotion and Relegation (two up and two down) between the Divisions.

FootballThe Football League was organised in four Divisions. Division 1 played for the Kelleher Shield and Divisions 2, 3, and 4 played in seperate Competitions. The top two Teams in each Division played a Final.

There was Promotion and Relegation (2 up and 2 down) between the Divisions.

The following are the results of the respective Competitions:-

Senior Hurling League (Red FM/Conroy Cup)Winners - SarsfieldsRunners Up - Midleton

Rochestown Park Hotel Division 1 Intermediate Hurling LeagueWinners - Courcey RoversRunners Up - Tracton

Rochestown Park Hotel Division 2 Intermediate Hurling LeagueWinners - NewcestownRunners Up - Bandon

Rochestown Park Hotel Division 3 Intermediate Hurling LeagueWinners - MeelinRunners Up - Dripsey

Division 1 Football League (Kelleher Shield)Winners - Carbery RangersRunners Up - Castlehaven

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Division 2 Football LeagueWinners - KiskeamRunners Up - Newcestown

Division 3 Football LeagueWinners - Clyda RoversRunners Up - Beal Atha’n Ghaorthaidh

Division 4 Football LeagueWinners - GlanmireRunners Up - Ballydesmond

Liam Breathnach Cup (Premier Intermediate Hurling) Winners - TractonRunners Up - Ballincollig

Seán Ó Murchú Cup (Intermediate Hurling)Winners - MilfordRunners Up - Eire Óg

Tadhg Crowley Cup (Senior Football)Winners - BallincolligRunners Up - O’Donovan Rossa

Tadhg Crowley Plate (First Round Losers in Tadhg Crowley Cup)Winners - Nemo RangersRunners Up - Newcestown

Tom Creedon Cup (Premier Intermediate/Intermediate Football)Winners - Nemo RangersRunners Up - Grenagh

We record also appreciation of the excellent work of our P.R.O. Gearóid Ó Laighin in ensuring that our Leagues and Secondary Competitions were run off effectively and completed successfully within the Calendar Year.

Regional Leagues As part of the Strategic Vision and Action Plan, the County Committee ran Regional Leagues in ‘A’ and ‘B’ Grade Junior Hurling and Football.

The original objective had been to pair Divisions in Regions as follows:-

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Ui Mac Coille/Abhann DubhDu Ealla/MuscraíSeandun /CarraigdonnCairbre/BearaHowever some Divisions wanted to continue to play internal Leagues, with the winners to play off against the winners of the other Division with which they were paired, for qualification for Regional League Semi-Finals.There were exceptions to this:

Uí Mac Coille and Abhann Dubh ran a very successful integrated ‘A’ Hurling − League.

Cairbre/Beara and Cairbre/Carraigdonn had integrated ‘A’ and ‘B’ Football −Leagues.Cairbre and Carraigdonn had integrated ‘A’ and ‘B’ Hurling Leagues−

Seandun disappointingly opted out of integrated Leagues with Carraigdonn, which enforced Carraigdonn Clubs being joined with Cairbre Clubs in League Competition. This necessitated an adjustment to the Regional Competition Structure in that Carraigdonn teams emerging from the Carraigdonn/Cairbre Competitions had to play Quarter-Finals against the respective City Winners.

To expedite the Regional Competitions, the County Competitions Control Committee organised the internal Regional Play-Offs where necessary, but it is intended that this will be done by the Regional Sub-Committees in the future.

The organisation of the Regional Leagues has been a useful exercise and gives added incentive to Clubs to win out County honours. Greater integration of Leagues within Regions is however advocated and Divisional Committees are being asked to explore this further.

Additionally, the County Competitions Control Committee intends that the Regional League Semi-Finals in 2012 will coincide with the concluding stages of the Senior, Premier Intermediate/Intermediate Leagues and so effectively the deadline that will be set for the completion of the ordinary rounds of these regular Leagues will also apply for the Regional League

The County Committee is appreciative of the presentation of Cups for these four new Regional League Competitions:Regional Junior ‘A’ Hurling League – Judge Con Murphy Cup – kindly presented by Miriam Murphy.Regional Junior ‘A’ Football League – John Brady Cup – kindly presented by the Brady family and Eire Óg Club.Regional Junior ‘B’ Hurling League – Jerry Keating Cup – kindly presented by the

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Duhallow Divisional BoardRegional Junior ‘B’ Football League – Jackie O’Shea Cup – kindly presented by the O’Shea family.

We extend our sincere thanks to the generous sponsors of Cups that will perpetuate the memory of men who during their live times served this Association with distinction.

The Result of the Regional Leagues are as follows:-

Regional Junior ‘A’ Hurling League (Judge Con Murphy Cup)Winners Sarsfields Runners Up - Cloughduv

Regional Junior ‘A’ Football League (Jackie O’Shea Cup)Winners - Glenbower Rovers Runners Up - Kilmurry

Regional Junior ‘B’ Hurling League (Jerry Keating Cup)Winners - Harbour RoversRunners Up - Kilbrin

Regional Junior ‘B’ Football League (John Brady Cup)Winners - Béal Átha An GhaorthaidhRunners Up - Randal Óg

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Games Played 2011 2010Senior Hurling League 117 124Football League Division 1 66 67Intermediate Hurling League Division 1 54 56Intermediate Hurling League Division 2 54 56Intermediate Hurling League Division 3 55 56Football League Division 2 65 67Football League Division 3 65 67Football League Division 4 74 79Liam Breathnach Cup 7 2 Seán Ó Murchú Cup 7 7Tadhg Crowley Cup 15 15Tadhg Crowley Plate 5 8Tom Creedon Cup 22 19Regional Junior ‘A’ Hurling League 6 -Regional Junior ‘A’ Football League 6 -Regional Junior ‘B’ Hurling League 7 -Regional Junior ‘B’ Football League 7 - Total 632 623

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INTER - COUNTY

Inter County performances were not as productive as in the previous year, but nonetheless they had their highlights.

Senior Hurling

Allianz National Hurling LeagueThe 2011 League was very competitive. This was illustrated by Cork losing four games by a single point against Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Dublin, and drawing with Tipperary.

The team defeated both Offaly and Galway.

Munster ChampionshipBy extraordinary coincidence Cork were pitted against Tipperary for the fourth year in a row in its opening Munster Championship tie.

Cork played well for a major part of this game and staged a remarkable recovery from being eight points down to be level with fourteen minutes left to play.

However the All Ireland Champions proved the stronger in the closing stages and had an eight point margin of victory at the end.

All Ireland ChampionshipCork had a facile thirty two point victory over Laois.

The next Qualifier Round was as tight as they get with only a point of advantage gained over Offaly. Cork were at a disadvantage having to play with fourteen players for most of the game but were nonetheless comfortably in control until the closing moments.

Cork met Galway in Phase 3 at Limerick and got off to a bright start and a five point lead against the breeze in the early stages. However Galway settled to be five points ahead at the interval. The team performed poorly in the second half and Galway had a comprehensive twelve point victory. This was a disappointing conclusion to the Championship for the Team and its Management.

It is appropriate to express appreciation of the sustained efforts of Team Manager Denis Walsh and his co-selectors, Pat Buckley, Jerry Ryan and Pa Finn over three Championship seasons. They took over at a difficult time and were not found wanting in putting immense time and effort into their endeavours to attain success.

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Jimmy Barry Murphy takes over as Team Manager and all followers in the County will wish him and his Team Management every success in their objective of rebuilding a successful team.

Waterford Crystal TournamentAn experimental Cork team, having defeated U.C.C. and University of Limerick in earlier rounds, lost out to Waterford by 0-21 to 0-16 in the Final at Páirc Uí Rinn early in the year.

Senior Football

Allianz National Football LeagueCork, with victories over Kerry, Monaghan, Down, Galway and Armagh, and with defeats suffered at the hands of Dublin and Mayo, qualified for the Allianz National Football League Final. The Final against Dublin in Croke Park was an amazing game. Well into the second period Cork were eight points in arrears but stormed back to outscore Dublin by eleven points to two in the final half hour to retain the Title by the narrowest of margins.The achievement of winning successive National Leagues and the All Ireland Senior Championship in between emulated an achievement that had not been attained by any County for seventy four years.

We congratulate the Team and the Team Management under Conor Counihan on this magnificent achievement.

Munster ChampionshipIn the opening Round at Páirc Uí Chaoimh Cork had an easy passage against Clare, winning by a fifteen point margin.

The Semi-Final success over Waterford at the same venue was even more readily attained.

Kerry got off to a blistering start in the Munster Final at Killarney and a surprisingly subdued Cork team were in arrears by 1-10 to 0-5 by the interval.Kerry maintained their momentum in the second period and were nine points clear before Cork staged a remarkable comeback to come within one point of the Kingdom. A shot at goal in the 67th minute, that may have changed the destiny of the game, hit the upright and went wide. Kerry regained their composure and scored two further points to retain the Title.

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All Ireland ChampionshipCork showed devastating form in the Fourth Round Qualifier in defeating their opponents of the previous year’s All Ireland Final, Down, by 2-20 to 0-14.

In the Quarter-Final against Mayo on the following Sunday at Croke Park, the team got off to a great start and were six points ahead after fourteen minutes, but the momentum was not maintained and Cork had only a two point lead at the interval.

The performance in the second period was most disappointing as the team scored only one point in the 17th minute and failed to get a further score for the final 21 minutes of the game and lost out to Mayo by a four point margin.The loss of four top forwards – Colm O’Neill, Ciarán Sheehan, Daniel Goulding and Barry O’Driscoll – with serious injuries during the season had clearly taken its toll. Players of this calibre cannot be readily and successfully replaced in the short term.

It is appropriate however to compliment the players and team management on the many great moments that they provided over the past two seasons and there is no doubt but that they will be determined to gain further laurels in the times ahead.

McGrath CupEarlier in the season an experimental Cork team played in the McGrath Cup. The team defeated Waterford and Limerick in the early rounds but lost to Kerry by a goal at the semi-final stage.

CongratulationsSincere congratulations to Aidan Walsh, Eoin Cadogan and Paddy Kelly on being selected on the Ireland Compromise Rules Team that did the Country proud with two emphatic victories in Australia.

Under 21 Hurling

Munster ChampionshipCork participated in two classic encounters in the Munster Championship.

In the Semi-Final at Thurles, the team defeated Tipperary by 4-19 to 1-21 in an enthralling encounter.

The Final, under lights at Limerick, against the home side, may well be described as the best hurling game of the year. It was a fascinating contest that ebbed and flowed.

Limerick’s ability to get goals at crucial stages kept them ahead and it took an incredible long distance injury time point by a brilliant Aidan Walsh to tie the game and

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send it into extra time.Cork had the better of exchanges in the first period of extra time and secured a three point lead. In the second period, Limerick fought back and a fourth crucial goal decided the game on a scoreline of 4-20 to 1-27. It was heartbreaking to lose a game that we had the potential to win, but there was credit in playing with such ability in a classic and sporting encounter. The potential of the players in this team augurs well for the future of Cork Hurling. We congratulate the players and their Management under Ger Fitzgerald for their magnificent efforts.

Under 21 Football

Munster ChampionshipCork had little difficulty in defeating Tipperary by a twelve point margin in the Semi-Final at Páirc Uí Rinn.

In the Final, also at Páirc Uí Rinn, the team produced one of the best ever under-age performances by a County Football team in defeating Kerry by 2-24 to 0-8, having led at half time by sixteen points.

It was the County’s fourth Provincial Title in the grade since 2006. We congratulate the team and Team Management under John Cleary on their splendid success.

All Ireland ChampionshipCork got off to a very slow start in the All Ireland Semi-Final against Galway in Ennis. The team was never comfortable throughout the half but had edged into a 0-7 to 0-6 lead by the interval. The team nonetheless looked poised for victory when leading by four points. While the retirement of Aidan Walsh through injury was a mitigating factor, a resurgent Galway proved themselves the better team on the day and an opportunist goal six minutes from the end proved decisive. Certainly Cork did not play to its potential but credit must be given to a fine Galway side that went on to easily win All Ireland honours.

Minor Hurling

Munster ChampionshipIn the opening round Cork played most disappointingly and lost to Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds by 2-14 to 0-12.

Although winning easily in the end, the team did not over impress either in its play-off game against Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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Tipperary proved far too strong for Cork in the second play-off in Thurles and had a winning margin of ten points.

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Munster ChampionshipCork found Clare quite difficult opponents in the opening round at Páirc Uí Rinn but had a five point winning margin in the end.

In the Semi-Final, Cork again met Clare, this time in Ennis, but the game revealed a wider gap in standards of the two teams as Cork had an easy 1-16 to 0-5 victory.In the Final against Tipperary in Killarney, Cork were on top in the opening phase but failed to translate their dominance into scores. Gradually Tipperary edged back and were level at half time.

Tipperary dominated the second half and a team that was to go on to win All Ireland honours was well deserving of its eight point victory.

All Ireland Championship Cork had a disastrous opening half against Dublin in Portlaoise and while they played with greater resolution in the second period, they were nonetheless comprehensively beaten by 1-10 to 1-3.

Intermediate Hurling

Munster ChampionshipThe team played well to defeat Tipperary in the first round in Thurles by a four point margin.

A Clare team that featured some former Senior greats proved too strong for Cork in the Semi-Final at Limerick.

With Cork and Kilkenny being the only Counties not playing ‘Second Best’ (for which Senior Club players are eligible) an unfair balance has been created in this Competition and needs to be reviewed.

Junior Football

Munster ChampionshipCork had an easy victory over Clare in the opening round.

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This was followed by an equally decisive win over Waterford in the Semi-Final.

The Final, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, was not of a great standard. Cork were always marginally better and defeated Kerry by a two point margin.

All Ireland ChampionshipThe All Ireland Semi-Final was a Croke Park curtain raiser and Cork had few anxious moments in scoring a 1-14 to 1-6 victory over Sligo.

In an exciting Final against Kildare in Thurles, Cork were behind through most of the game but managed to be within a point of Kildare at half time and to tie the game at the end of an hour. In the extra time the teams were dead locked at the interval but Cork scored two points that proved decisive in the second period to capture the County’s sixteenth All Ireland crown in the grade.

We congratulate the team on its splendid victory and in particular Enda Wiseman on winning his fourth All Ireland Junior Football Championship medal.The Team Management – Niall Kelleher as Coach and fellow Selectors Paul McCarthy, Sean Bowes, Mick Lyons and Tim O’Sullivan are to be warmly complimented on their dedicated efforts and achievement.

AppreciationWe extend to all the Inter County Team Managements, Doctors, Physios and backroom personnel our sincere thanks as a County for their tremendously dedicated services over the past year. They are very committed people and they give of their time and expertise most generously.

Munster Council AwardsIt is appropriate to warmly congratulate the Cork winners of Munster Council Awards 2011 – as follows:

Hall of Fame (Hurling) – Gerald Mc Carthy (St. Finbarrs) A deserved honour for one of the greatest exponents of the Game, who captained Cork to Senior All Ireland glory in both Senior and Under 21 in 1966 and in his glittering career won five All Ireland Senior medals, nine Munster Senior Championship, three National League and five Railway Cup medals. He has given dedicated service to Club and County.

Munster Under 21 Hurler of the Year – Aidan Walsh (Kanturk) His performance in the Munster Under 21 Final was one of the best individual performances in the Hurling Year.

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Munster Under 21 Footballer of the Year – Ciarán Sheehan (Eire Óg) The contribution of this young player to the progress of Cork Football has been immense.

Munster Junior Footballer of the Year – Andrew O’Sullivan (Castletownbere) His workmanlike performances were central to Cork’s Munster and All Ireland successes.Munster Handballer of the Year – Caitriona Casey (Ballydesmond)One of the most outstanding achievers in Ireland and at International level.

Munster Ladies Footballer of the Year – Deirdre O’Reilly (Liscarroll)A brilliant member of Cork’s ‘history-making’ Ladies Senior Football team.

Munster Media Award 2011 – Mícheál Scanlon (C103FM)He has given magnificent service to the promotion of Gaelic Games in this County over many years.

Historic Milestones

In 1997 Cork, with the victory of the Under 21 Hurling Team, became the first County to win 100 All Ireland Titles.

The Munster Final victory of our Junior Footballers in 2011 brought the County its 250th Munster Championship Title.

For the record, the full list of Munster and All Ireland Titles is as follows:

Munster All IrelandSenior Hurling 51 30Senior Football 36 7 Under 21 Hurling 18 11Under 21 Football 22 11Minor Hurling 32 18Minor Football 29 10Intermediate Hurling 13 7Junior Hurling 21 11Junior Football 28 16 Total 250 121

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A breakdown of Hurling and Football Titles won:

Munster All IrelandHurling 135 77 Football 115 44 Total 250 121

It is furthermore interesting to note that since the County won its 100th All Ireland Title in 1997 – it has gone on to amass a further 43 Munster and 21 All Ireland Championships, with titles being won in every grade and in each code. The record reads:

Munster All IrelandSenior Hurling 5 3Senior Football 5 1 Under 21 Hurling 3 1Under 21 Football 6 2Minor Hurling 6 2Minor Football 5 1Intermediate Hurling 8 6Junior Football 5 5 Total 43 21

This is a record of which our Players, Team Managements and County can be immensely proud.

ADMINISTRATIVE UNITSExtensive work in the Administration and Promotion of our Games has been carried out by the dedicated members of various Committees in the County and it is appropriate to express appreciation in that regard to the members of An Choiste Chontae and its various Sub-Committees, the Divisional Committees, Coiste na nÓg and its Regional Sub-Committees, Third Level Colleges, Second Level Schools’ Committee, Coiste Sciath na Scól, Coiste Oiliúna, Scór, Handball Board and the Inter-firm Board.

All have played their respective parts in maintaining and enhancing the strength of the Association in the County.

This year marked the 100th Anniversary of the presentation of the Sigerson Cup for the Inter-Varsity Football Championship. It is pleasing to record University College Cork’s success in winning this Title in this historic year, bringing the famed Cup to Cork for the 20th time.

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Indeed it is appropriate also to congratulate our two Colleges, U.C.C. and C.I.T. on respectively qualifying for the County Senior Football and Senior Hurling Finals in the past year. It demonstrates the work being done in this important sector and we compliment the G.A.A. Games Development Officers in the Colleges – John Grainger in U.C.C. and Keith Ricken in C.I.T. on their dedicated efforts.

In Colleges’ Competitions we congratulate Coláiste Críost Rí on regaining the Corn Uí Mhuirí for the Munster Senior Football Championship and compliment Charleville CBS on qualifying for the Dr. Harty Cup Final.

In the Vocational Sector: Kinsale Community School won the All Ireland Senior ‘B’ Hurling Final.

The Cork Vocational Schools Senior Football team won the Munster Championship but were defeated in a Replay of the All Ireland Final. The Clonakilty Community College won the Munster Senior ‘A’ Football Title but failed at the final hurdle in the All Ireland decider.

Cork Schools won the Junior ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Munster Junior Football Titles with successes scored respectively by Clonakilty Community School, St. Goban’s College, and Scoil Mhuire, Béal Átha An Ghaorthaidh.

Congratulations to these teams and their mentors on their successes.

Coiste Sciath na Scol once again organised a most impressive schedule of games.

We express appreciation to the Committees, the Schools and the Teams for maintaining a very high level of commitment to our Games in the various sectors.

Our Club Committees are doing outstanding work in their promotion of the Games and in the provision of ever improving facilities.

HANDBALLThe Cork Handball Board has continued to promote this National and International sport with quite efficiency and success, both internally and at Inter County level, with promotion of the game at Juvenile level being most promising.

The ancient Irish Game has been boosted by its recognition by the Olympic Movement and this will no doubt in future years inspire many more to take up this great sport.

The following All Ireland Titles were won by Cork Players during 2011:

Adult All Ireland Titles40/20 Ladies Minor Singles - Caitriona Casey (Ballydesmond)60/30 Ladies Minor Singles - Caitriona Casey 40/20 Ladies Minor Doubles - Caitriona Casey and Aisling O’Keeffe

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(Ballydesmond)60/30 Ladies Minor Doubles - Caitriona Casey and Aisling O’Keeffe40/20 Boys Minor singles - Killian Carroll (Mallow)40/20 Boys Minor Doubles - Killian Carroll and Patrick Herlihy (Mallow)Intermediate Softball Singles - Colm Jordan (Fermoy)40/20 Junior ‘B’ Singles - Arthur O’Neill (Liscarroll)40/20 Junior ‘B’ Doubles - Arthur McDonagh (Fermoy) and Arthur O’NeillJuvenile All Ireland Titles60/30 Under 17 Singles - Ryan Harkin (Mallow)60/30 Under 17 Doubles - Daniel Relihan and Michael Hedigan (Liscarroll)

InternationalBoth Caitriona Casey and Killian Carroll represent Ireland in the Under 19 USHA Championships in Tuczon, Arizona at the end of this month, and will be hoping to add to the Under 17 Titles won by both last year. We wish them continued success.

We congratulate the players and the Cork Handball Board on their achievements and wish them continued success in the years ahead.

SCÓRThe number of Clubs participating in the Scór Competitions during the past year were -

Scór na gPaistí 80 (figure shown last year was for Teams); Scór na nÓg 68 (an increase of 20) and Scór Sinsear 37 (an increase of 4).

The standards were particularly good in the younger age groups.

Scór na nÓg successes during the past year were:

Munster Winners:

Rince Fóirne: Bóthar Buí

Ceol Úirlise: Bóthar Buí

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Baile Nóra

All-Ireland Winners:

Rince Fóirne: Bóthar Buí

We congratulate the Clubs and the individual members on their achievements.

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The annual appeal is made to Clubs to become more involved in Scór and to support the Committee and the Oifigeach Cultúir agus Gaeilge Liam Ó Laochdha in their endeavours to promote this important aspect of our culture.

We express appreciation of the work of the organising Committees, the adjudicators, the participants, the patrons and the hall committees for ensuring that Scór remains an important part of the activities of the Association in the County.

STRATEGIC VISION AND ACTION PLAN

The Plan has been put into effect in its various key areas over the past year.

A review of the Implementation Process was carried out over two separate evenings in November.

The first was confined to a review of the activities of Coiste na nÓg – which had itself carried out extensive consultations at centres throughout the County.

The second embraced areas of Games Development, Adult Competitions, Administrative Structure, Finance and Fundraising, Urbanisation, Communications, Club Culture and Community and Inclusion and Integration.

There were large attendances of Club Representatives and County Committee members at both sessions. These were constructive review meetings and views conveyed will assist in improving the ongoing processes.

Coiste na nÓg functioned excellently in its initial year.• It developed the ‘Rebel Óg’ brand. It prepared an impressive Master Fixtures Programme and its Regional Committees organised an extensive schedule of games. Meeting the distinctive requirements of Clubs of varying strengths and resources was not an easy task at short notice. ‘Teething problems’ were inevitable, but proposed adjustments will be taken on board to further improve the programme in its second experimental year.

The Independent Grading Committee did a good job – again at short • notice – and its ongoing work will benefit from the experience gleaned from the competitions structure and performances of the past year.

Coiste Oiliúna, through the Games Manager Caoimhín Ó Ceallachain • and the Games Development Team, have implemented several Coaching and Promotional Initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan – Games

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Opportunities- Games for Children; Games Opportunities – Youth Games; Skill Development Initiatives; and Education Initiatives.

The VHI G.A.A. Cúl Camps have expanded massively, with 9,700 participants in the County in the past year. A Report from a Strategic Review Sub-Committee under the Chairmanship of

Seán Ó Tuama recommends that Rounders be piloted as an added activity at a selected number of Cúl Camps in the coming year.

While excellent results at Inter County level were achieved by the various Development Squads during 2011, with the winning of nine trophies in the Under 14/15/16 Hurling and Football Competitions, it was felt that greater evaluation of this Programme was needed.

Monitoring Committees in Hurling and Football – consisting of top class personnel – have been put in place by the County Committee to advise on and monitor the preparation of Development Squads.

A Review Committee, under Dr. Liam Hennessey was commissioned to evaluate the Programme and to make recommendations on the ‘way

forward’ to achieving substantive success. This process included a recent very informative Development Seminar.

A full Report of Coiste Oiliúna activities is contained in this Booklet and it is deserving of detailed attention.

A Review Committee on Under-Age Transfers has presented its Report, and its •recommendations are deserving of constructive and broad-minded attention. The County Committee has decided to put Motions to Convention on the subject.

A Coiste Chontae Structure Sub-Committee presented views on issues, some of •which have been decided upon by the County Committee and one will be before Convention by way of Motion.

The Urban Development Committee, under the Chairmanship of former • great Hurler/Footballer Donncha Ó Cochláin has presented a Report. A Cork Urban Development Project was very successfully implemented by

Seán Pól Ó Nia (Barra Naofa) during the Summer and under-age action was revived in Delaneys, Ballyphehane, Rochestown, Lough Rovers and Redmonds Clubs.

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In co-operation with Coiste Oiliúna the target was set for the year for the Training of a number of qualified Coaches at both Primary and Second Level Schools and thirty five qualified Coaches have been trained and are available.

An Audit of the activities and facilities of 50% of Cork City Clubs has

been completed.

The Finance and Fundraising Sub-Committee, under the chairmanship of An •Cisteoir Padraig P. Ó Murchú, organised Seminars for Clubs, Divisional and Regional Under-Age Treasurers at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Mallow and Dunmanway during the year.

An Advisory Group has been set up to advise Clubs which have financial difficulties.

The Communications Committee, under P.R.O. Gearóid Ó Laighin, has •implemented various objectives of the Strategic Plan, including the organisation of a Training Workshop for P.R.Os, the Development of a Media Database and the reviewing of Divisional Websites.

Coiste Cultúr, under the guidance of Liam Ó Laochdha, has been promoting •Cultural Initiatives for the use of Gaeilge in the Association and in promoting Ceol/Amhránaíocht live by Scór participants at our Games.

An Inclusion and Integration Sub-Committee, Chaired by Diarmuid Mac •Gabhann and involving a number of members of various nationalities, has been established to promote our Games and Culture among people from different traditions.

It is appropriate that I would compliment and thank all our members who have been dedicatedly working to implement the Strategic Vision Plan during the past year. We look forward to their continued endeavours and to these bearing fruit in the years ahead.

REFEREESWe are indebted to our loyal band of Referees for their tremendous service to the promotion of our Games in the County. They have maintained a very high level of commitment and performance and we thank them for it.

A total of 60 Referees were recruited in 2010 and it is pleasing to note that 24 completed a Level 1 basic Club Referee Course in November of this year.

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161 Referees (not including the 60 recruited in 2010) completed an In-Service Course in 2011. In-Service Courses are planned for all Divisions in 2012.

We express appreciation to the County Referees’ Administrator Seán Ó Matharbhuí and his Committee for their very dedicated work in this important field.

Seán steps down from his role as Referees’ Administrator having completed a maximum five year term. Seán has given magnificent service to Refereeing over many years and we warmly congratulate and thank him for his immense contribution.

It is pleasing to note that eleven Cork Referees are on the Inter County Panels at different grades. The following major games were refereed by Corkmen in 2011 -

All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final and Munster Intermediate Hurling Final - Cathal Mac Alastar.

Connacht Senior Football Final - Michael Collins

Munster Minor Hurling Final - Jer O’Connell

All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Final - Diarmuid Kirwan

All Ireland Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Final - Colm Lyons

North American Hurling Finals - Dave Copps

We congratulate these dedicated men on being chosen to officiate at these important games.

STADIUM/GROUNDSPáirc Uí Chaoimh

In relation to the Development of Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the Centre of Excellence and the acquisition of Land from Cork City Council, the County Committee and Cork City Council reached agreement recently on:

(a) The Price of Lands being acquired.

(b) Process for the Design and Planning for the lands

(c) Car Parking for major Games/Event occasions and

(d) Time Spans.

The price of the Land of 6.82 acres, on a Freehold basis, has been negotiated at €1.7m. In the event of An Choiste Chontae being responsible for the development of a Car Parking area for major Match/Event occasions, on additional land provided by City Council on a Lease basis – the compensation will be reduced to €1.6m to reflect the part costs of provision of car parking space, and the fact that such occasional car park use would not have to be provided on City Council retained lands which will be developed

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as a Regional Park.

The price represents a sizeable compromise on the respective positions of both bodies and a satisfactory outcome to the negotiations. The City Council originally sought a price of €2.78m based on comparable market value for land at the time of its purchase by way of CPO in 2007, while An Choiste Chontae’s position sought the acquisition at current market value.

The outcome of the negotiations reflects the City Councillors decisions in 2008 and 2010 to support the development of both the upgrading of Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the provision of the Centre of Excellence as part of the overall development of a new sub-Regional Park at the Marina in Cork Docklands. It also recognises An Choiste Chontae’s position related to its community role; traditional usage and access; and that the development will create much needed employment and visible construction activity in the Cork Docklands Development. The outcome also recognises both parties wish that the development will provide major sporting amenities for the City and County,and the commercial advantages to the City of being in a position to stage major Games and other events.

The City Council is appointing Consultants to design the proposed new City Regional Park (making provision for the G.A.A. Centre of Excellence). The Association will be consulted towards ensuring that both Projects (of City and G.A.A.) are planned to best effect, especially at boundaries. Additionally, access routes for both the Regional Park and the G.A.A development will be determined and provided as part of this process. The process will take up to March 2012 – and will assist in the Planning process – an application for which will be made in April 2012. The Planning Process is expected to take six months. Development work will commence within three months of Planning Permission being obtained, and the first phase – Re-development of Covered Stand and Centre of Excellence – will take 24 months in construction.

It is appropriate to record our sincere thanks to the City Manager Tim Lucey and to the Councillors for their valued support for this important project..

The Design Team for the Development is presently being put in place.

The North Monastery Grounds

The two newly developed Playing Pitches were completed during the year. One will be available to Coiste na nÓg.

Internal fencing has been delayed, due to difficulties being experienced locally. It is intended to have the pitches in use early in the New Year.

COMMUNICATIONS Modern Communications Systems are playing a major role in all walks of life and they have been embraced by our Association. I wish to commend the outstanding work done by our Communications Committee under P.R.O. Gearóid Ó Laighin over recent years.

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The Cork G.A.A. Website continues to be the most popular

G.A.A. County Website in the Country with over two million ‘hits’ being achieved in 2011. The features, presentation and updating of the Website has received wide acclaim. Our P.R.O. has been ably assisted by Tracey Ní Chinnéide in maintaining these high standards

The Newsletter, of which there were 25 issues in 2011, continues to keep Clubs and members informed of G.A.A. activities in the County.

It is pleasing to note that the G.A.A. e-mail system has 100 % usage by Club Secretaries in the County. It is a fast and efficient way of communication.

All Club Secretaries and Coiste Chontae Members are now on a texting service. Other social media networks, Twitter and Face Book, have also been utilised.

Match ProgrammesWe are grateful to the Bun A’tSabhairne Club for its provision of programmes for games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Páirc Uí Rinn (excluding those for County Senior Finals) throughout the year.

We are indebted to Breandán Ó Lorcáin (Dubhglas) who acts as Editor for our County Senior Final Programmes.

The County Committee has allocated the proceeds of the County Senior Final Programmes and of Munster Senior Championship Games played in Páirc Uí Chaoimh to Coiste na nÓg to assist in financing their mammoth activities.

Cork Year Book

The Year Book - Cork 2011 was again an outstanding publication and it is appropriate to express appreciation of the Evening Echo and of its Deputy C.E.O. Diarmuid O’Donovan on their work in ensuring a production of such a high standard.

Cork 2012 will be published around Convention time and will record in text and picture form the achievements and records of a busy year on the playing fields.

Cork G.A.A. History

Former County Board Chairman and historian, Seamus Ó Cróinín, to whom we send the best wishes of Convention, produced a book some years back - Cork G.A.A. - a History 1886 – 1986.

A Sub-Committee has been appointed to do similar research and recording of the activities of the Association in the County in the 25 years since then. The work is presently in progress and it is intended to have the book published in 2012.

An Illustrated History of the G.A.A. in East Cork 1924-2010

Congratulations to Author Tom Morrison and the East Cork Board on this splendid production which comprehensively documents the History of this great Division.

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SPONSORSHIPSponsorship plays a major role in the promotion of Sport. Sports Bodies would not be in a position to fulfil their wide range of activities but for such support. While Sport is seen as an attractive avenue for promoting a brand, the beneficiaries must also be keenly aware of their responsibilities in ensuring that that objective is achieved. In the present economic climate, new or enhanced sponsorships will be difficult to obtain and it is important that sponsorships are acknowledged and appreciated.

We have been very privileged over a number of years to have such excellent County Sponsors as o2 and we thank them for their continued outstanding support of our Inter County activities.

It is important too that our Clubs and members would be supportive of o2. We thank the Clubs who assisted the o2 Affinity Scheme in which the Clubs benefited to the amount of over €50,000 in the past year.

Our Gear Sponsors O’Neills provide excellent support and service and we are indebted to them for this.

The Evening Echo have continued as the Media Sponsors of our County Championships – albeit with reduced financial support due to the current economic downturn.

We are also grateful to the Rochestown Park Hotel and Red FM for their sponsorship of our County League Competitions.

We are appreciative of the continued Sponsorship by 96FM and C103 and Rochestown Park Hotel of the Monthly Awards Scheme and the Annual Awards Event.

CORK G.A.A. CLUBS’ DRAWThis Draw is now in its 20th year - an amazing tribute to all concerned with its success.

It was established for the purposes of providing an avenue of Fundraising for our Clubs and to finance Infrastructural Development and Youth Activities of the County Committee.

By the end of the current series, this Draw will have contributed €16.6m directly to Clubs and €5.4m to the County Committee over the 20 year period.

As previously signalled, the numbers in the Draw have declined in recent years. Despite promotional meetings having been held with Divisional Officers and Club Chairmen, this trend has not been arrested.

The Draw provides a risk free opportunity for Clubs to raise substantial money as all the prize fund and administration of the Draw is covered by the County Committee.

Current numbers in the draw are marginally higher than the initial Draw in 2002/’03

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but the prize fund has doubled to €540,000 per annum whereas the ticket price has only increased by a little over 30%. This position cannot be sustained.

While 156 Club Units are participating in the current Draw, just 30 Clubs are responsible for half and 15 Clubs for one third of its membership. Some Clubs play little or no role in the Draw and this is an unacceptable situation. All Clubs must be seen to play their part toward ensuring that this serious fund-raising effort, that greatly benefits Clubs, continues as a viable proposition. The County faces a serious financial challenge with the Re-Development of Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the Centre of Excellence, and its Youth Activities are ever expanding. All these activities will be seriously jeopardised if the Draw is not properly maintained. It is a matter that requires serious and urgent attention and remedial action.

FÉILE PEILE 2011Féile Peile 2011 was staged in Cork and was a resounding success.

The Organising Committee, under the Chairmanship of Marc Ó Siocháin and Secretary Liam Ó Laochdha did outstanding preparatory work which bore a rich dividend in the high standard of the festival.

The Parade of 181Teams from all over the Country and abroad, which was ably marshalled by Management member Jim Hanley, was a most impressive spectacle.

The organisation of the schedule of Games at 40 Club venues throughout the County and in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Páirc Uí Rinn went without a hitch. The standard of the Competitions was excellent.

The Organising Committee, the host Clubs and families, the Venues and the Referees, the attentive Sponsors Bus Éireann, as well of course as the sporting young participants all contributed to a fabulous event. We congratulate the Baile Nóra Club on winning its section of the Féile.

For Cork, the staging of Féile Peile 2011 was one of the great success stories of the year and well done to all concerned who ensured its attainment.

PAST HISTORIC EVENTSOne hundred years ago Cork Senior Footballers won the 1911 All Ireland Final, which was played at Jones’s Road on 14th January 1912 before an attendance of 11,000 and in which Cork defeated Antrim by 6-6 to 1-2.

Fifty years ago Cork won its first ever All Ireland Minor Football title when the team led by Ned Coughlan defeated Mayo in Croke Park by 3-7 to 0-5. The attendance at the Finals was 90,556, the largest ever to attend a sporting event in Ireland.

To mark the anniversaries of these historic achievements, the County Committee invited representatives of the families of the 1911 Team and the players and their spouses of the 1961 Minor Football team as guests of the Board to the recent County

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Senior Football Final.

Additionally, and as a memento, we reproduce in this Convention Booklet a very historic copy of a photograph of the County Committee of 1911, (which was sourced by Management member Donncha Ó hArreachtáin of Barra Naofa) and the photo of the 1911 Football Team. We salute the memory of all these men who inspired our County and will remember them at the Mass for deceased members which preceeds Convention.

A copy of the photograph of the 1961 All Ireland Minor Football Team is also reproduced. One of the Team, Denis Philpott, has passed to his eternal reward as has four of the Selection Committee, Dave O’Brien, Mick Barrett, John Barrett and Tommy O’Sullivan and we will remember them too to-day.

All the other members of the Team as well as the other Selector, our esteemed Uachtarán Diarmuid Mac Gabhann, are hale and hearty and we salute them on this anniversary of a historic achievement that initiated a path of success in this important grade of Football.

TRIBUTES

The year was regrettably marked with the passing of some outstanding members of our Association in the County.

Tom O’Sullivan of Buttevant was a member of the Cork All Ireland winning Senior Hurling Teams of 1953 and 1954.

Dave O’Brien, President and former Chairman of Glen Rovers gave distinguished service. His contribution to youth affairs in his Clubs, City and County was legendary. He served on several Cork Selection Committees including those winning the Minor Hurling All Ireland in1974 and Minor Football All Irelands in 1961, 1967, 1968 and 1969. A forthright man, he championed well the ideals of the Association.

Sean Keohane of Midleton had been a genial Chairman of the County Minor Board and had served as Cathaoirleach of his Club and its representative on An Choiste Chontae.

Dave McCarthy gave long and faithful service to St. Vincents and Seandun and was a distinguished public representative who was honoured by elected Lord Mayor of Cork.

Judge Con Murphy was an outstanding G.A.A. man who gave sterling service as an Administrator of the Bandon Club and was generous in his support of its activities.

Sean Buckley who had been an outstanding under age and Senior player with Nemo

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Rangers was its Hurling delegate on An Choiste Chontae at the time of his untimely passing.

Other outstanding stalwarts of the Association included -

John O’Mahony, President of St. Vincents, who was a former member of An Choiste Chontae.

Frank O’Brien who was also a former member of An Choiste Chontae gave outstanding service to his native Cloyne.

Paddy Minihane of Bantry gave long and able service to his Club and Carbery and was a Cork Junior Football Selector in 1990

John Brady, the President of the Muskerry Board was an outstanding member of the Eire Óg Club.

Jackie O’Shea gave magnificent service to the Donoughmore Club throughout his lifetime.

Declan Coleman gave distinguished service on the field of play to Ballinhassig.

Tom Buttimer will be remembered as a loyal and able member of the Ballinhassig Club and was held in great affection by the many Cork players he drove to games.

Jim Forde of the same Club was an able representative and outstanding fund-raiser.

Denis Coffey was a former outstanding U.C.C. Footballer.

Tom Corbett gave great service to his Clubs Glen Rovers and St. Nicholas and to Cork Inter County teams.

Supt. Martin Dorney of Mitchlestown was a Cork Munster Minor Football medalist in 1977 and a member of the County’s All Ireland Under 21 winning panels of 1980/’81. He gave great service as a Garda Sergeant on major match occasions in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. His tragically untimely passing was greatly mourned.

The late Chrissie Dennehy (wife of Peter) gave long years of service in the hospitality area on match days at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

We mourned too the passing of younger members who died tragically during the year – Rory O’Connor of Lyre and Duhallow who had been a member of the Cork Under 21

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Football panel early in the year.Jack Tyner who was a member of the Kinsale Under 21 Football Team, andDaniel Lyons an under age hurler with Tracton.

We deeply sympathise with the families and relatives of all of these outstanding members. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for them and for all deceased members in Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 6 p.m. on the evening of the Convention.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I wish to gratefully acknowledge the tremendous co-operation, support and friendship received from the Officers and Members of An Choiste Chontae, Divisional Committees and Clubs during the past busy year.

It is particularly appropriate that I would pay tribute to the Officers who have completed their terms in office.

Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin has completed his very successful term as Chairman of the County Board, having previously served as its Vice Chairman, Coaching Officer and Youth Officer. While ever approachable to the members of our Association, he was nonetheless determined and firm when required and carried out his various functions as Chairman in an efficient and courteous manner. No doubt he will continue to serve the Association well in other capacities in the years ahead.

Roibeard Ó Riain, having served as Vice Chairman, in which capacity he was Chairman of the Competitions Control Committee, and previously served as P.R.O. and Development Officer, takes over the helm as the incoming Chairman and everyone in the Association in the County will wish him well in that role.

Gearóid Ó Laighin did an outstanding job as P.R.O. and had notable achievements in establishing the County Board Website and the Newsletter. He brings considerable experience as former Divisional Chairman to his new position as Vice Chairman of the Board.

Marc Ó Siocháin did a splendid job as Youth Officer. He did great work as Chairman of Coiste na nÓg in its initial year, in the organising of Féile Peile and in the Garda Vetting process of Youth Volunteers.

As the first County Childrens’ Officer he will continue to be a most valuable member of the County Management Committee.

Donncha Ó Ceocháin in his role as Coaching Officer was also Chairman of Coiste Oiliúna which has been doing expansive work in various Coaching initiatives and in the expansion of the Cúl Camps. He worked well in liaison with Kevin O’Callaghan and the other members of the Games Development team.

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Our Coiste Chontae Uachtarán, Diarmuid Mac Gabhann steps down from that position after his three year term of office. Diarmuid gave great service to the County Committee over the years as its Cathaoirleach, Leas Cathaoirleach, Cisteoir, and P.R.O. and as an outstanding Referee. He was the ‘founder’ of Scór. He gave long and distinguished service as Cathaoirleach of his Divisional Committee, Avondhu, and to his Club Fermoy over a lifetime. He was most deserving of the honour of being Uachtarán.

It is right and proper to thank these outgoing Officers for outstanding services to the County over the past three years in particular, and to wish them well in their future endeavours in furthering our Association’s objectives.

Former Cathaoirleach of An Choiste Chontae Antóin Ó Mathúna assumes the Office of Uachtarán at this Convention, and we welcome this outstanding servant of the G.A.A. to this position.

May I avail of the opportunity also to express appreciation to the members of the Media in the Print, TV and Radio sectors for their excellent coverage and promotion of our Games over the past year.

An Chríoch

Tugann sé seo chun chríce mo Thuarascáil ar obair bliain a bhí gnóthach agus thortúil sa Chontae.

Tá dushláin mhóra roimh an Chumann sa Chontae an bhliain seo chugainn go h-áirithe ar pháirc na h-imeartha, i gnóthaí riaracháin agus san obair ath-fhorbartha atá beartaithe. Cuirfear chuige go diograiseach chun na dúshláin sin a chomhlíonadh.

Guidhim Nollag Shona agus Ath-Bhliain sonasach rathúil ar ár mbaill go léir.

Rúnaí.

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INTER COUNTY RESULTS(Cork Scores First)

SENIOR HURLINGMunster Championship

Quarter Final V Tipperary 29/5/11 0-23 3-22

All Ireland Championship

Qualifier V Laois - Portlaoise 18/6/11 10-20 1-13

Qualifier V Offaly - P. Ui Chaoimh - 25/6/11 2-17 2-16

Phase 3 V Galway - Limerick - 9/7/11 1-17 2-23

N.H.L.

V Offaly - P.Ui Chaoimh - 13/2/11 1-20 1-15

V Kilkenny - Nowlan Park - 20/2/11 1-10 0-14

V Galway - P. Ui Chaoimh - 6/3/11 1-20 1-17

V Waterford - Dungarvan - 13/3/11 0-17 0-18

V Tipperary - P. Ui Chaoimh 27/3/11 1-14 1-14

V Wexford - Wexford Pk - 3/4/11 1-15 1-16

V Dublin - P. Ui Chaoimh - 17/4/11 1-14 1-15

Challenge Matches

V Clare - Mourneabbey 5/2/11 2-21 3-8

V Clare - Passage West - 17/3/11 3-25 0-14

V Waterford Clashmore - 2/5/11 1-15 3-17

V Laois Dromina - 8/5/11 3-18 0-13

V Waterford - P. Ui Chaoimh - 16/5/11 1-22 0-22

V Clare - Limerick 9/6/11 3-15 1-18

Waterford Crystal Tournament

V U.C.C. - P. Ui Rinn 23/1/11 3-17 1-22

Semi Final V U.L. - P. Ui Rinn 30/1/11 1-18 2-13

Final V Waterford - P. Ui Rinn 5/2/11 0-16 0-21

SENIOR FOOTBALLMunster Championship

V Clare - P. Ui Chaoimh - 22/5/11 1-23 0-11

Semi Final V Waterford - P. Ui Chaoimh - 5/6/11 5-17 2-8

Final V Kerry Killarney 3/7/11 1-12 1-15

All Ireland Championship

Qualifier V Down - Croke Park - 23/7/11 2-20 0-14

Quarter Final V Mayo - Croke Park 31/7/11 2-6 1-13

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N.F.L.

V Kerry Tralee - 6/2/11 0-17 1-13

V Dublin - Croke Park - 19/2/11 2-13 0-16

V Monaghan - P. Ui Chaoimh - 27/2/11 1-15 1-12

V Down - P. Ui Rinn - 12/3/11 3-17 0-15

V Galway - Galway - 20/3/11 0-16 0-13

V Mayo Castlebar - 3/4/11 0-14 1-13

V Armagh - P. Ui Chaoimh - 10/4/11 2-15 1-12

Final V Dublin - Croke Park 24/4/11 0-21 2-14

Challenge Matches

V Meath Newbridge - 22/1/11 3-15 0-12

V Laois - Mallow - 29/1/11 0-11 1-12

V Carlow - Urlingford - 29/1/11 3-11 1-9

V Waterford Dungarvan 13/2/11 2-9 1-5

V Sligo - Galway - 16/4/11 3-12 0-14

V Laois - Portlaoise 10/5/11 1-14 0-11

V Monaghan - Monasterevin - 26/5/11 3-13 0-13

V Galway - Ennis - 12/6/11 0-12 1-10

V Tipperary - Mallow - 16/6/11 2-17 0-8

Mc Grath Cup

V W.I.T. - P. Ui Rinn 9/1/11 0-19 0-11

V Limerick - Newcastlewest 16/1/11 3-10 0-11

Semi Final v Kerry - Tralee 23/1/11 1-11 2-11

U21 HURLINGMunster Championship

V Tipperary - Thurles 15/7/11 4-19 1-21

Final V Limerick Limerick 3/8/11 1-27 4-20

(after extra time)

Challenge Matches

V Waterford - Ardmore 13/3/11 2-13 0-13

V Wexford - P. Ui Rinn 9/4/11 1-15 0-13

V Dublin - P. Ui Rinn 17/4/11 3-10 3-19

V Kilkenny - Nolan Park 11/5/11 3-16 1-16

V Clare - Clare Abbey 18/5/11 2-16 3-18

V Limerick - Mallow 22/6/11 1-22 1-12

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U21 FOOTBALLMunster Championship

Semi Final V Tipperary - P. Ui Rinn - 23/3/11 0-21 2-3

Final V Kerry - P. Ui Rinn - 6/4/11 2-24 0-8

All Ireland Championship

Semi Final V Galway - Ennis 16/4/11 0-12 1-11

Challenge Matches

V Kildare - Mallow 7/1/11 0-14 0-7

V Kildare - C.I.T. - 8/1/11 2-15 3-7

V Limerick - Newtownshandrum 14/1/11 2-23 0-6

V Dublin - Parnell Park 28/1/11 5-18 1-12

V Laois - Moore Park 29/1/11 2-11 1-9

V Mayo - Claremorris 12/2/11 0-17 1-13

V Roscommon - Ballykelly 19/2/11 3-15 0-12

V Galway - Meelick 26/2/11 1-11 0-13

MINOR HURLINGMunster Championship

V Limerick - Gaelic Gds. - 27/4/11 0-12 2-14

Play Off v Kerry - P. Ui Chaoimh 30/4/11 0-25 2-6

V Tipperary - Thurles 8/5/11 1-9 2-16

Challenge Matches

V Tipperary Clonulty/Rossmore 6/3/11 0-19 1-9

V Clare - P. Ui Chaoimh 12/3/11 0-13 1-13

V Waterford - Dungarvan 13/3/11 1-14 3-19

V Clare Ennis 27/3/11 1-17 4-11

V Tipperary - P. Ui Rinn 3/4/11 0-14 1-10

V Dublin - DCU 9/4/11 4-18 1-14

V Kilkenny - Kilmacow 13/4/11 0-13 3-14

MINOR FOOTBALLMunster Championship

Quarter Final V Clare - P. Ui Rinn 13/4/11 2-10 0-11

Semi Final V Clare - Ennis 18/5/11 1-16 0-5

Final V Tipperary - Killarney 3/7/11 1-9 3-11

All Ireland Championship

Quarter Final V Dublin - Portlaoise 1/8/11 1-3 1-11

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Challenge Matches

V Meath - Summerhill 12/3/11 2-22 1-6

V Armagh - Newbridge 19/3/11 0-11 1-5

V Limerick - Mourneabbey 22/3/11 2-12 1-10

V Clare P. Ui Rinn 13/4/11 2-10 0-11

V Kildare - Newbridge – 26/3/11 1-16 0-8

V Dublin Dublin - 24/4/11 4-5 0-11

V Tyrone - DCU 25/4/11 1-15 1-8

V Mayo Mungret 30/4/11 3-14 0-11

V Galway - Limerick 31/5/11 0-8 2-10

V Armagh - Laois 25/6/11 2-12 1-12

INTERMEDIATE HURLINGMunster Championship

V Tipperary Thurles 29/5/11 2-16 2-12

Semi Final V Clare - Limerick 19/6/11 0-15 2-19

JUNIOR FOOTBALLMunster Championship

V Clare - P. Ui Chaoimh 22/5/11 2-14 0-6

Semi Final V Waterford - P. Ui Chaoimh 5/6/11 3-16 1-8

Final v Kerry - P. Ui Chaoimh 6/7/11 0-10 1-5

All Ireland Championship

Semi Final v Sligo - Croke Park 6/8/11 0-14 1-6

Final V Kildare - Thurles 20/8/11 1-12 0-13 (after extra time)

Challenge

V Kildare - Fermoy 25/4/11 0-19 5-10

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COISTÍ

Coiste BainistíDiarmuid Ó Suilleabháin (Cathaoirleach)Proinnsías Ó Murchú (Runaí) Marc Ó SiocháinRiobeard Ó Riain (Leas Cathaoirleach) Dónal Mac SuibhnePádraig P. Ó Murchú (Cisteoir) Dónal Ó MurnáinGearóid Ó Laighin (O.C.P.) Donncha Ó hArreachtáinDiarmuid Mac Gabhann(Oifigeach Forbartha) Séamus Ó hAinleDonncha Ó Ceocháin (Oifigeach Oiliúna)Liam Ó Laochdha (Oifigeach Gaeilge/Cultúr)

Fo-ChoistíCoiste Cheannais na Comórtaisí Coiste ForbarthaRiobeard Ó Riain (Cathaoirleach) Diarmuid Mac Gabhann (Cathaoirleach)Diarmuid Ó Suilleabháin Séamus Ó Murchú (Runaí)Proinnsías Ó Murchú Séamus Ó hÁinleGearóid Ó Laighin Seán Ó Géibheannaigh (Abhann Dubh)Dónal Ó Murnáin Aodhán Ó Ruairc (Cairbhre)Séan Ó Mathairbhuí (Referees’ Administrator) Pádraig Ó Neill (Carraig donn)

Seán Seosamh Ó Riagáin (Uí Mac Choille)Coiste Chaidreamh Poiblí Proinnsías Mac Carthaigh (Muscraí)Gearoid Ó Laighin Antóin Ó hEathírn (Seandun)Fionnbarra Mac Carthaigh Conchur Ó Caoimh ( Colaiste Chorcaí)Séamus Ó Conchubhair Fionbarra Ó hArreachtain (Beara)Séamus Mac FirbhisighSéan Ó Toráin Coiste Eolas TeicneolaíochtaTreasa Ní Chinnéide Diarmuid Mac GabhannSéan A. Ó Tuama Gearoid Ó LaighinDeiric Ó Conghaile Treasa Ní ChinnéideMairtín Ó Briain Tadhg Ó CearbhuillDónal Ó Laochdha Leo LeamhnaConchúr Ó Caoimh Cian Ó BriainDiarmuid Ó Donnabháin D.S. Ó LuinneacháinBreandán Ó LorcáinRuairí Ó RiainBarra Ó hEachairn

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Coaching & Games Coiste Chultúrtha Development Seán S. Ó RíogáinDonncha Ó Ceochain (Cathaoirleach) Pádraig Ó CéilleachairCaoimhin Ó Ceallacháin (Runaí) Dáithi Mac PiaraisPádraig Ó Palméir Seosamh Ó SuilleabháinPól Mac Carthaigh Éamonn Ó SíocháinDiarmuid Ó Donnabhain Diarmaid Ó DubhdaCian Ó Briain Donnchadh Ó LiatháinSéamus Ó Suilleabháin Barra de CógáinBrian Ó Lotti Breandán de BarraLiam Mac an Mhaor Liam Ó Laochdha

Referees Sub-Committee Stadium Events Sub-CommitteeSéan Ó Matharbhuí (Cathaoirleach) Micheál Ó Lochlainn (Cathaoirleach)Risteard Ó Murchú Éamonn Laindí (Events Controller)Séan Ó Géibheannaigh Seosamh Ó Cathasaigh (Chief Steward)Dónal Ó Murnáin Gearóid Ó Coileain (Deputy Chief Steward)Deiric Ó Conghaile Briain Ó Lochlainn (Safety Officer)Pádraig Ó Neill Donncha Ó RiordáinAntóin Mac Oda Ciarán Mac AnnaidhMicheál Ó Céin Deaglán Breathnach

Seán Ó MurchúProinnsías de BarraSeán Ó CríonPádraig P. Ó Murchú

Gates Sub-Committee Stadium External Relations Sub-CommitteePádraig P. Ó Murchú Diarmuid Ó SuilleabháinAibhistín Ó Creimín Proinnsías Ó MurchúFionnbarra Ó hAonghusa Pádraig P. Ó Murchú

Coiste na nÓg Central RegionMarc Ó Siocháin (Cathaoirleach) Séamus Mac Firbhisigh (Cathaoirleach)Seán Ó Puirseail (Leas Cathaoirleach) Dónal Ó Laoire (Rúnaí)Éamonn Ó Forais (Cisteóir) Bearnárd Ó Corcráin (Rúnaí Cúnta)Séamus S. Ó hÉaluighte (Runaí) Micheál Ó Mathúna (Leas Cathaoirleach )Cian Ó Briain (Oifigeach Poibliochta) Mairtín Ó Briain (Cisteoir)Seanacháin Ó hUidhir (Oifigeach Cultura) Sorcha Ní Dhonnabháin (O.C.P.)Donncha Ó Ceocháin Caoimhín Ó CeallacháinSéamus Ó ConchubhairMícheál Ó hÉimhínMairtín Ó BriainRíonach AbernathyAodhán Ó RuaircNollaig Ó Neill

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East Region North RegionRíonaí Abernethy (Cathaoirleach) Seán Ó Diolún (Cathaoirleach)Deiric Ó Congaile (Rúnaí) Stiofán Ó Loingsigh (Rúnaí)Dónal Ó Cathail (Rúnaí Cúnta) Pádraig Mac Ionnrachtaigh (Leas Cathoirleach)Liam Ó Cathasaigh (Leas Cathaoirleach) Pádraig Ó Mathúna (Cisteoir)Máire Ní Niatháin (Cisteoir) Nollaig Ó Néill (O.C.P.)Pádraig Ó Foghlú (O.C.P) Tomás Ó Duineacha (Cultúr)Diarmuid Mac Eochaidh (Cultúr)

West Region Grading Sub-Committee (C.na nÓg)Aodhan Ó Ruairc (Cathaoirleach) Diarmuid Ó Donnabháin (Cathaoirleach)Éamonn Ó Maolomhnaigh (Rúnaí) Treasa Ní Chinnéide (Rúnaí)Caoimhín Ó hUaine (Leas Cathaoirleach) Antóin Ó MathúnaLiam Mac Coitir (Cisteoir) Niall Ó CatháinSeán Ó hIarlatha (O.C.P.) Caoimhín Ó DonnabháinNollaig Mac Caochlaoich (Cultúr) Seosamh Ó Madáin

Mairtin Ó Maoláin

Monitoring Committee for Development Squads (Football)

Monitoring Committee for Development Squads (Hurling)

Briain Mac Cúthreith (Cathaoirleach) Pádraig Ó Cinnaolaidh (Cathaoirleach)Dónal Ó Suilleabháin Seán Ó GormáinConchúr Ó Cuanacháin Gearóid Mac GearailtÉamonn Ó Riain Pádraig Ó MaolcathaCeith Ricken Ailéin de BrúnSeán Ó Cléirigh Donncha Ó RinnRisteard Ó Murchú Bearnárd Ó ConchubhairNiall Ó Cathaláin Séamus Barra Ó MurchúEphie Mac Gearailt Donncha Ó BroinDiarmuid Breathnach Breandáin Ó Drisceoil

Pádraig Ó LaoireMuirteartach Ó Murchú

Strategic Review Implementation Committee Urban Development Sub CommitteeDiarmuid Ó Suilleabháin Donncha Ó Cochláin (Cathaoirleach)Proinnsías Ó Murchú Tomás Ó Liatháin (Rúnaí)Pádraig P. Ó Murchú Seán Ó TuamaSéamus Ó Murchú Séamus Ó hAinleMarc Ó Siocháin Séamus Ó MurchúRoibeard Ó Riain Proinnsías Mac CarthaighGearóid Ó Laighin Dónal Ó ConchubhairDonncha Ó Broin Séamus Ó hAodhaDonncha Ó Cochláin Deasún Ó Cuileannáin

Muireann Mac Carthaigh

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County Structure Sub-Committee Transfers (C. na nÓg)Diarmuid Ó Suilleabháin (Cathaoirleach) Dónal Mac Suibhne (Cathaoirleach)Proinnsías Ó Murchú (Rúnaí) Diarmuid Mac Gabhann (Runaí)Roibeard Ó Riain Micheál Mac SuibhneGearóid Ó Laighin Séamus Ó hArreachtáinDónal Ó Colmáin Dónal Ó hÉigeartaighProinnsías Ó CinnaolaidhSéamus Ó hAinleProinnsías Ó Longaigh

Advisory Group for Financially Distressed Clubs RoundersPádraig P. Ó Murchú Seán Ó Tuama (Cathaoirleach)Dónal de hÓr Fionbarra Mac Carthaigh (Rúnaí)Ciarán Mac Clochaire Daithí Ó CoileáinTomás Ó Muineacháin Niall Ó CaoimhÉamonn Ó Forais Seán Ó Matharbhuí

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Coiste Chaidreamh Poiblí agus Foilseachán

Gearóid Ó Laighín

Is mór an onóir dom an tuairascail seo a chur os comhair Comhdháil Coiste Chontae Chorcai 2011.

It is an honour for me to present my report to the Cork County Board Convention 2011.

It has been a great privilege to have been County PRO in Cork over the last three years. While undoubtedly a very busy officership, it was also a very fulfilling one and one I enjoyed immensely. Thousands of emails, phone calls and texts have been exchanged between us in that period and I would like to thank all the clubs and my fellow county officers for their support over this period.

In particular, I wish to thank my family for their support in all my endeavours to ensure that I fulfilled my role as PRO to the best of my ability. I must also thank Mairead and Barbara, and Tommy and his staff for their help and co operation.

Media

The print media are very much our partners in transmitting our message to the wider public. The GAA needs good publicity and a good image at a local level, and we must ensure we portray ourselves in a professional manner and with the best possible presentation so that our games and events are reported to the public at large in a positive way.

In previous reports I have indicated that we are fortunate to have a number of excellent local journalists covering all aspects of Cork GAA. These individuals often go over and above their remit to cover stories and promote aspects of our work. They have provided great support to me as County PRO and have always been there when called upon. I would like to thank them all for their co-operation and goodwill throughout the last three years.

I must also acknowledge the great work of local radio in providing such excellent coverage of our games - we can only imagine the huge void that would be left if we did not have our games broadcast in such a professional manner. I must mention particularly the work of Michael Scanlon and Finbarr McCarthy, along with John Cashman & Paudie Palmer who week in, week out do a tremendous job of broadcasting our games through 96Fm and C103.Congrats to Michael Scanlan on being recognised with the media award by the Munster Council at its recent banquet in Killarney. It is richly deserved.

Our thanks also to the other local stations also, but in

particular to Fiona Darcy and the staff at RedFM who also report on our games, in addition to providing very generous sponsorship of our Senior Hurling League.

Photography

Throughout the course of the last twelve months I have received many wonderful action photos from club and county games from photographers from around the country, and I am very grateful for these. I would to thank in particular Denis O’Flynn & George Hatchell and who continue to provide images to the website immediately or shortly after the games finish. They were not, however, the only photographers to forward images and I want to also thank each and every one who supplied photographs to us for our website, Facebook and newsletter. It is important, nevertheless, to monitor closely those who access our games to take photographs. Delegates should be aware that only properly accredited media personnel have permission to take photographs at our games. We cannot allow other individuals to put the livelihoods of our local professional photographers at risk and flaunt our rules on important issues such as child protection.

Press Nights

Throughout the Championship season, we held a number of press briefings for our Senior Footballers and Hurlers and these were very much appreciated by the media. Sincere thanks to both management committees and players for their co-operation, and to the media for their attendance.

Website/ IT

The current website, www.gaacork.ie, has been in existence for almost three years now and has had in excess of two million viewers in 2011 alone, a considerable increase on the 2010 figure of 1.5 million. The site continues to grow and evolve and now contains a vast amount of very useful information for clubs, supporters, media and anyone with an interest in Cork GAA. Of course, we are always open to suggestions for improvement, and any comments/ideas are always welcome and can be sent to pro.cork@gaa.ie.

Fixtures and results for all our 2011competitions along with the associated league tables, daily news, player profiles, events calendar and much more make it a very popular and useful site. We revamped the site earlier this year, taking into account feedback received from our users, and our new layout has proved very popular. My thanks to the IT Committee for their help and advice,

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in particular to Tracey Kennedy who plays an important role in this area. The site is constantly evolving and this contributes to making www.gaacork.ie the most popular GAA website for all Cork fans.

Thanks also to all the many contributors to the online home of Cork GAA, as the site would not be what it is without your support. Clubs and other units of the Association are welcome to send us their news items and photographs, which we will do our best to accommodate – these can be emailed to pro.cork@gaa.ie.

There is an onus on all clubs to keep their websites updated and operating to the highest standards possible. We have seen a huge improvement in the standards of club websites recently, and it is to be hoped that all clubs will endeavour to have functional and effective sites to promote their activities. Four of our divisions now have up-to-date websites which provide a valuable service to the clubs in their areas. However we still have four divisions who either have no sites or who do not keep them updated, which is very disappointing and has been a source of much negative commentary from clubs in these divisions. I would hope that divisions would recognise their responsibilities in this area and address this issue in 2012.

Twitter/Facebook

As part of our IT programme in 2010, we set up a Twitter page at http://twitter.com/OfficialCorkGAA which is currently the most popular of all the county Twitter pages, with 4400 followers, a figure which is increasing on a daily basis. Twitter is a simple yet effective tool in the promotion of our games, and is particularly popular with those who may be away from home and unable to access information in any other way. It has provided us with the means to convey our news, match updates and more to a wider and more varied audience than conventional means alone, and we would also recommend its use as a PR tool at club level. In particular, the live match updates provided on Twitter and more recently, on our website, have proved to be very popular and effective. I would like to thank all those who have provided us with match updates, as this has assisted us in promoting a large number of our games

via Twitter.

Our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCorkGAA, was set up this year, and currently has more than 1200 fans, again a figure which is growing daily. Similar to Twitter, Facebook allows us to convey our message to a wider audience and is another tool being used by clubs to promote their activities.

GAA Email System

The new GAA email system has been a revelation and continues to be a vital source of communication between club and county. Cork leads the way in usage figures and this has been noted at National level. It is particularly heartening to note that we continue to have 100% usage of the system by all adult club secretaries, while the figures for Juvenile clubs – who joined the system more recently - are also rapidly approaching this target, and have particularly improved in 2011 as both Coiste Chontae Chorcaí and Coiste na nOg now only convey official information via the GAA email system. In 2011, email addresses were also distributed to club chairpersons and PROs, and while usage figures for these are quite good, clubs are reminded that they need to be utilised on a regular basis.

My thanks to my fellow members of the IT Committee, and in particular to Diarmuid Gowen, Tracey Kennedy, and Cian O’Brien for their input in this area.

Text Service

All club secretaries and delegates are now on a texting service and this has been a very useful communication tool when clubs and/or delegates need to be contacted urgently. We will continue to utilise this service in 2012 and I would ask all clubs to ensure that their secretaries provide the relevant mobile phone numbers when returning affiliation forms.

News Letter

I have issued 25 Newsletters in 2011 and the feedback from the clubs and the public at large has been very positive.

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My thanks to all those who have contributed news items and photographs over the last twelve months, It has been my aim to cover as many aspects of Cork GAA as possible in this newsletter, and to this end the contributions of various officers, clubs, committees etc are vital.

The forwarding of this Newsletter to our wider club membership by those who receive it directly from me is to be complimented and encouraged, and is one more reason why club secretaries must be vigilant in opening their emails regularly. Back issues can now be downloaded from the Cork GAA website. I would encourage all club secretaries and PROs to set up mailing lists via which this newsletter, and many other communications, can be disseminated to their wider membership, thus increasing the promotion of our organisation.

Strategic Review & Action Plan 2010-2015

As PRO I have targets to meet in delivering our goals in this area on an annual basis. In that regard I am happy to report that our aims for 2011 have been met, as was highlighted at the recent clubs meeting on November 15th

The recent on line Communications survey covering the various aspects of how we communicate with our clubs, the media, & the public at large was very positive in the main and we intend to build on this positivity in the years ahead.

Leagues/Cup Competitions

I am glad to report to Convention 2011 that this year’s League programme and secondary competitions were completed in full by November 6th. While difficulties may arise, we should endeavour to complete the programme in good time as postponing games when clubs are available to play is not satisfactory.

Sincere thanks to every club for your co-operation in completing the programme. Finishing all our competitions within the calendar year is something that clubs have come to expect over the last three years, and I hope that this will continue.

My thanks to Pat Horgan and Roger Ryan who lead the RedFM Senior Hurling League Committee and are doing an excellent job in the monitoring of same.

Cheques to the various recipients were presented on Nov 25th and (Nov 29th SH clubs) the total prize fund for the leagues amounted to €40,715 which in today’s climate is very generous and appreciated by the clubs.

The Tom Creedon Cup, now being organised by Macroom Club, and the Tadhg Crowley Cup, run by a sub-committee of the clubs involved, were extremely successful this year, and the keen competition and no-nonsense organisation of the games ensured meaningful participation for all

involved.

The Liam Breathnach and Seán O Murchu Cup competitions were also completed, but entries were small.

The Leagues will recommence in February and with good monitoring we can look forward to having our leagues completed again by Convention 2012. A recent meeting of all clubs on November 17th paved the way for a smooth start to the leagues and cup competitions in the year ahead.

Final leagues RepoRt 2011Competition name total

Fixturestotal

Resultsoutstanding

FixturesDivision 1 Football 66 66 (100%) 0Division 2 Football 66 64 (96%) 2Division 3 Football 66 64 (96%) 2Division 4 Football 78 73 (95%) 5Division 1 Hurling 55 53 (97%) 2Division 2 Hurling 55 53 (97%) 2Division 3 Hurling 55 54 (99%) 1Red FM senior Hurling 120 112 (93%) 8total : 561 539 (96%) 22

Match Programmes

Crosshaven GAA Club continue to provide the programmes for our all our games in both stadia. We saw much improvement in the programmes for the Allianz Leagues in 2011 and we should aspire to further improvement in the coming year.

Sincere thanks also to Brendan Larkin, who is the programme editor for both County Senior Finals and to his committee who sell these programmes on match days.

The Munster PRO and all the divisional PROs are also deserving of thanks for their co-operation in providing information when required, as are the clubs involved, whose co-operation is vital to the production of quality programmes.

Championship Launch

Once again this year we launched our Evening Echo Championships, with separate launches for hurling and football. We again produced a media booklet containing the names and contact details of all team managers and club captains. This was well received by the media and our sponsors and provided a good “lift off” to the season. The launches were a great opportunity for us to facilitate our media contacts and to add to the profile of our Championship competitions.

Awards

The various monthly award schemes continue to be promoted by a number of different commercial organisations and remain popular. The Rochestown Park

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Hotel/96Fm & C103 Sports Award scheme is in its 9th year with over 80 awards having been presented and its end-of-year banquet one of the social highlights of the year.

The Northside / Southside awards also continue on a monthly basis, as well as the Boardwalk Bar & Grill and the Glanmire and District Awards.

Season Ticket

Patrons are reminded that the GAA Season Ticket scheme will be continued in 2012and tickets are presently for sale @ 75 for existing holders & €85 for new entrants; they are tremendous value for supporters of our County teams. Full details can be found on www.gaacork.ie. The scheme was very popular in 2011 and is sure to expand further in 2012.

The Cork public uptake on these tickets has been reasonable but in comparison to other counties it has been disappointing.

PR Committee

The PR Committee had 4 meetings in 2011 and all proved to be worthwhile.

Divisional PROs were joined by representatives of Coiste na nÓg, Cork Colleges, Sciath Na Scol, and some media personnel to give us a strong representation of the different committees in the county.

Areas that we continue to work on are improvements in match programmes, public address issues and better match day entertainment

This year’s Allianz League campaign was promoted through the use of new posters which were distributed to all clubs in pdf form and in hard copy. We also introduced live music at our Allianz League games this year, which was very well received, and I would like to thank Liam Ó Laochdha and Scór for their help in this area.

We also organised the honouring of the Jubilee teams at the County Senior Hurling and Football Finals, with the Midleton 1986 hurling team and the 1961 All Ireland Minor football team presented to the crowd at half-time in the respective finals. In addition, we had the very special honour of welcoming the families and other representatives of the 1911 All-Ireland winning Cork Senior Football team on County Football Final day this year.

The mini games played during the Allianz Leagues were a real success and have continued during the latter stages of the County Championships, providing much entertainment for the young players involved. Thanks to Kevin O’Callaghan Games Manager and the GDAs for their work in this area, which we hope to see continuing in 2012.

History Committee

A committee was formed in September to update the history of Cork County Board from 1987 to 2011 inclusive,. Jim Cronin’s original book recording the history to 1986 is the template for this project. The History Committee has met on three occasions since September and has set about its task with a view to bringing the project to fruition in 2012.

Cork Yearbook

Once again the Cork Yearbook has been produced by the Evening Echo and is available for sale here this evening and in the bookshops right now. This Annual is always well read by our supporters and members and this year will be no different. Our thanks must be directed to Diarmuid O’Donovan, Deputy CEO, and the Sports Department for their tremendous work in producing a professional Cork GAA Yearbook. For the small price of €7, it’s great value.

An Chríoch

2011 was another busy year, and it was a challenging and demanding role to ensure the continuous promotion of Cork GAA. I wish to thank all of you for your co-operation and encouragement, and once again, my thanks especially to my family for their invaluable help and support. I would also like to offer my support to my successor, and to wish him/her well for the year ahead.

Sin deireadh leis mo thuarascail ar bhlian an –ghnóthach don Oifigeach Poibliochta. Ta súil agam go mbeidh an bliain seo chugainn aontaithe, fórasach agus rathúil.

Ba mhaith liom an deis seo a thapú le Beannachtaí na Nollag agus Ath-Bhliain fé shéan is fé mhaise a guí ar ár mbaill go leir.

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Coiste ForbarthaDevelopment Committee

Diarmuid S. MacGabhann, Oifigeach Forbartha

Is mór an onóir dom mo thuairsc ar son Choiste Forbartha a chur fail Cómhdhail Bhliantúil Coiste Chontae Chorcaí 2011.

In this my first year as County Development Officer, it gives me great pleasure and privilege to present to the 2011 County Convention my report as Development Officer of Cork County Board.

Developments and Grants

The development of Club grounds around the county continued in 2011, although not at the same levels as in previous years. 37 clubs applied for Munster Council grants during the year. The applications made were of a high standard, but unfortunately increased regulation was imposed on invoice eligibility in 2011 by the Munster Council resulting in some application being sent back to the Clubs for amendment.

Apart from visiting all the Grant applicants with An Cisteoir Contae Pearse Murphy we also met with a number of clubs in relation to a wide variety of borrowing and grounds development matters during the year. It never ceases to amaze me to see the amount of work that has been done and that continues to be done around the County. Clubs have to be commended for this. Their foresight in carrying out this work has put our Association on a very sound footing in relation to providing playing facilities for future generations of our young players.

Common sense seems to be prevailing among the Clubs embarking on new development projects in that most projects are now being carried out on a much preferred phased basis. Projects are now being driven by necessity rather than by the availability of finance as was the case in the past.

In regard to the types of development that are being under taken, hurling walls, of varying degrees of sophistication, seem to be a common new addition to many club grounds.

One area of difficulty being experienced by clubs, that has arisen recently, is the area of selection of the appropriate floodlighting powering systems. A number of Clubs that have recently installed floodlight systems into their grounds and who opted to use the National grid as its power source are experiencing substantial energy costs. Unfortunately because of the necessity of assuring adequate supply of electricity often at peak times the Clubs are being levied with hefty standing charges resulting in costs being up to twice the normal usage charge. In the interests of economy and saving, the current advice seems to be for club to install generator operated power systems.

Property Acquisitions/Disposals & Borrowings

Prior approval must be sought, from the appropriate Committee, on all acquisitions and disposals of Real Property and for intended borrowings that increase the Club’s committed indebtedness over €15,000. Borrowings of €15,000 to €75,000 require County Board approval, €75,000 to €150,000 requires the sanction of the Munster Council and anything over this will require permission from The National Finance Committee.

It is important to note that these limits do not refer to the immediate borrowings being sought, they are limits referring to the clubs entire indebtedness, and if exceeded will require the appropriate sanction. Indebtedness includes all club loans including overdrafts and other financial commitments.

Vesting Club Properties

Vesting club property within the GAA is very important for Clubs in that it ensures

that property will remain under the control of the •club.

that it will be used for GAA purposes. •

it ensures certainty of legal ownership. •

it affords a certain protection to trustees. •

and it ensures eligibility to apply for GAA loans and •grants.

This can be accomplished by the Clubs Trustees completing a suitable Declaration of Trust.

Taxation Issues:-

One method of fundraising that is being under utilised by the Clubs is the whole area of donations received for capital project purposes. Tax relief is available on donations received from both employed and self-employed individuals. The minimum donation must be €250 p.a. and the repayment of development loans also fall under this Capital Project Scheme.

While the payment of PAYE and VAT is unfortunately unavoidable, Clubs can ensure that they are exempt from Income Tax, Stamp Duty and Capital Gains Tax.

In order to avoid unwanted taxation surprises when acquiring or disposing of real property Clubs should ensure that they are registered with the Revenue Commissioners as having Tax Exemption Status.

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Club Strategic Planning

In an initiative introduced by the GAA recently, clubs are being encouraged to develop 3 to 5 year strategic plans. The initiative is being promoted by the Munster Club & County Support Committee of which I am a member. A programme has been developed to assist clubs in the creation of their own strategic plans. The estimated duration of the whole process from inception to launch is about 10 weeks.

There are currently 6 facilitators trained within the County with a further 5 to 6 coming on stream in the short term. A number of clubs have already completed club plans in 2011 and more are intending to commence the process early in 2012.

A modest target has been set in that 10 Clubs will have completed the process by the end of spring 2012.

Registrations

It became mandatory for all Club membership registrations to be submitted electronically on-line in 2011. Registrations are no longer being accepted in any other format. A training day was held for County Officers in Limerick & Athlone IT and in March. Club Officer Training Days were held in St Johns College, Sawmill St., Cork.

Compliance in relation to on-line registration was almost 100% among the Clubs in Cork. It should be noted that there are huge advantages in operating this new system in regard to annual updating and amending.

Club Officer Training

There were three well attended Club Treasurer Training Nights held in Cork , Mallow & Dunmanway in early 2011. Presentations were given on all aspects of the Treasurer’s role within the Club by Niall Keane, Pearse Murphy and myself. The County PR Committee held a very successful training day for Club PROs in Rochestown Park Hotel on 5th March. It is intended that Club Officer training will be expanded in 2012 to incorporate the roles of Club Chairpersons and Secretaries.

Integration

In accordance with commitments given under the County Strategic Plan, the first Cork Inclusion and Integration Committee was formed at a meeting held in Rochestown Park Hotel on August 20th this year. The main objective of this committee is to increase Gaelic Games and Cultural activity in Cork by welcoming both new and established communities to participate. The Committee in conjunction with an Coiste Oiliúna Chorcaí held a ‘Have a Go’ day in September. The event took place in Delany Rovers GAA Club Grounds; it was well attended and enjoyed by everybody involved.

The next step in the integration process will be to meet with some Urban and Satellite Town GAA Clubs with significant non-national populations to put a strategy in place to establish the best way to move the integration process forward.

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Programme

(ASAP)

The implementation of this programme has been a slow process. There are now currently 103 Club ASAP contacts in place within the county.

A new initiative has been undertaken by the ASAP Programme in 2011. This initiative is called ‘Off the Booze & On the Ball’. It is a fun challenge with a healthy twist which invites you to seek sponsorship on behalf of your GAA club to forego alcohol for the month of January, but also to engage in some exercise that helps you reach your recommended weekly activity levels.

It is being driven by the Association’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Programme which is a joint initiative with the HSE and is designed to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol and other substances. The event is also being supported by the RSA and the GPA.

Strategic Review

In accordance with the Current County Strategic Plan a committee appointed by Coiste Chontae Chorcai was tasked to review the transfer bye laws as they affect underage players within the County. Diligent work was carried out and a report was produced. I thank my fellow Committee members namely Dónal MacSuibhine, Mícheál MacSuibhne, Seamus Ó hArreachtáin and Dónal Ó hEigeartaigh for the interest and hard work. I must also mention Runai Contae Pronnsias O Murchu for his assistance and advice.

Development of Pairc Ui Chaoimh

The proposed development of Pairc Ui Chaoimh continues to be a main focus of attention over the last number of years. Major progress was made in 2011 and the necessary negotiations continue to progress at a satisfactory pace. We look forward to more progress in 2012.

County Development Committee

This committee met on a number of occasions during the year. Presentations were given on the areas of Volunteerism, Club Planning and the Role of Development Officers. I thank everybody involved.

In Conclusion:-

I believe that the Development Officer’s role is becoming more and more important within our organisation in that it encompasses all areas of development from Club Planning to IT to Physical Property to Volunteerism. We as an association can no longer expect people to naturally gravitate to our organisation, as they have done in the past, without consistent work on our part. Development means growth, progress advancement and improvement and my objective is to continue to work with and assist Clubs in anyway that I can in all these areas.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my fellow officers for all their help, advice and assistance that they gave me during the year and also to Mairead, Barbara & Tommy for their help in 2011.

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Coiste na nÓgMarc Ó Síocháin Oifigeach Óige

IS cúis bród domsa an gear-thuairisc sea a leans a cur os comhair an chruinniú Chinn Bhliana de Choiste Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Chorcaí 2011.

Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach éinne a thug tacaíocht dom i mbliana go háirithe mo chomhghleacaithe ata mar bhaill des na gCoistí seo leanais – Coiste Bainistí, Coiste Oiliúna, Coiste Fhéile Peile Chorcaí, Oifigí na mBunscoileanna agus na Méanscoileanna agus go mór mór Coiste na nÓg Chorcaí a bunaíodh imbliana.

I am pleased to submit the following report to County Convention on the activities that fall under the remit of Oifigeach Óige an Chontae. I am indebted to all who have advised and assisted in many ways over the past year and I am grateful for their good will and support I wish to acknowledge the contribution of my fellow officers, Rúnaí an Chontae Proinnsias Ó Murchú, the staff in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the County Games Development Team and Officers of the newly formed Coiste na nÓg and Regional Committees.

The year past marked the commencement of the Coiste na nÓg Regional model as part of a two year experiment for underage administration and also the County hosted Féile Peile na nÓg.

Cosite na nÓg Chorcaí – Rebel Óg

The decision of County Convention 2010 allowed for the establishment of Coiste na nÓg and Regional Subcommittees for a two year period as per the Cork GAA Strategic Plan 2010 – 2015. The Rebel Óg brand was launched in Aibreán and the Regional Committees undertook a significant body of work to administer all competitions from Fé 13 to Fé 18.The establishment of an Independent County Gradings Committee was also a significant new departure for the county. I wish to commend the work of my colleagues on Coiste na nÓg, along with colleagues in Réigiún Lárnach, Thoir, Thiar agus Thuaidh, Coiste Oiliúna and the Schools bodies for their engagement The contribution of clubs, delegates referees and most especially players has been greatly appreciated and has eased the process of transition. A significant number of well attended Review Meetings

were held throughout the County in Deireadh Fómhair and the meetings were constructive and worthwhile. A special meeting of an Coiste Chontae was held on 8ú Samhain to discuss Coiste na nÓg exclusively.

A number of issues are currently under consideration for amendment for the year ahead. The Transfer Bye laws, as they pertain to underage players, were also examined and this matter will be decided upon at Convention. The Independent Grading Committee have issued Grading Application Forms to clubs and these are due to be returned by 2ú Mí na Nollag. I also wish to pay tribute to the Páirc Uí Chaoimh Programme Publications Committee for their sterling work during match days at the stadium. A Review of the Develoment Squad structure is currently being undertaken on behalf of the Board by Dr. Liam Hennessy, Séanie McGrath , John Considine and Brian Cuthbert.The strong performance of our Intercounty Underage Teams in 2011 is encouraging. I draw your attention to the report of Rúnaí Séámus Ó hÉalaithe and the Financial Report of Eamon Ó Foréis Cisteoir for your consideration.

We look forward to working with clubs during the course of 2012 and to further improving the structures for our club players and teams.

Féile Peile na nÓg Corcaigh 2011.

The hosting of Féile Peile na nÓg was a significant additional event during the course of 2011.

As Cathaoirleach of Coiste Fhéile Peile Chorcaí I wish to convey my sincere appreciation to my fellow Coiste members for their effort, commitment and dedication since January 2010. Each member contributed in an enthusiastic and professional manner to the efficient organisation of this significant National Competition. The outcome in terms of games promotion and activity over the course of the weekend was positive and I hope that the event will have strengthened the Association in the various units throughout the country as regards player, mentor, family and volunteer participation.

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Féile Peile na nÓg Finals – Buachaillí. 2ú Iúil 2011.

Roinn I Ballymun Kickhams - Dublin 2-03 St. Finbarrs – Cork 0-01Roinn II St. Endas – Antrim 2-04 Newcastlewest – Limerick 0-04Roinn III St. Eunans - Donegal 0-11 Ahan Gaels – Cork 0-02Roinn IV St. Mary’s Sligo 3-13 Moyle Rovers – Tipperary 3-02

Roinn V Wolfe Tones – Clare 1-06 O’Loughlin Gaels – Kilkenny 0-02

Roinn VI Ballinora – Cork 2-05 Glanworth – Cork 0-01

Féile Peile na nÓg Finals – Cáiliní. 2ú Iúil 2011.

Roinn I Claregalway – Galway 3-3 St. Vals – Cork 0-03Roinn II Ferbane – Offaly 2-01 Boherbue – Cork 0-03Roinn III Clann Éireann – Armagh 3-06 Lurgan – Cavan 1-02Roinn IV Dungarvan – Waterford 3-05 Bandon – Cork 0-02

A number of points are worthy of special mention –

(a) School Visitation Week (May 20th – 23rd 2011)

This event was efficiently organised by Marc ÓDrisceoil on behalf of the Coiste and it provided a great opportunity to promote the Association and the event.

(b) Official Launch : May 23rd 2011

The Launch was conducted at Cork City Hall in conjunction with Cork City Council and the then Lord Mayor Cllr. Michael O’Connell and the main club event was held at Rochestown Park Hotel. This proved to be a colourful and uplifting event. Buíochas do Marc Ó Drisceoil, Séamus Ó Conchubhair and Cian Ó Briain.

(c) Official Programme:

This significant publication kindly edited by Brendan Larkin was most informative and colourful. The inclusion of Children’s Art Work as the cover and Aistí Ghaeilge were noteworthy.

(d) Féile Parade :

The parade was meticulously planned and executed by our co-ordinator Jim Hanley and it provided a wonderful array of colour through our city.

(e) Support of Clubs:

This undertaking was greatly supported by our clubs, and the efforts made by co-ordinators, mentors and members deserve mention. A special buíochas to our referees and their officials also.

To conclude Féile Peile was a resounding success, a testament to the good relations between our sister organisation Cumann Peil Gael na mBan and their officials. Buíochas faoi leith do Chríostóir Ó Cuana, Uachtarán C.L.G. agus do Phádraig Ó Cuill, Uachtarán Cumann Peile Gael na mBan. (Please see below article and results table for your information.)

To conclude I wish to pay tribute to Coiste Sciath na Scol and to the Cork Post Primary School’s Board for their work in their respective sectors.

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Féile Peile na nÓg Corcaigh 2011.

Féile Peile na nÓg Corcaigh 2011 was a much anticipated event in the calendar of Gaelic Games cois Laoi this year. Féile Peile made a welcome return to the Southern Capital having last visited in 1986 when the Parade took place in the town of Fermoy. June 30th to July 2nd were red letter days in the GAA calendar and preparations which began tentatively in January 2010 were now coming to fruition for the main event.

From early the previous week 80 visiting teams from all over Ireland and abroad descended on Cork to be greeted by their host families and clubs.

This prestigious National Competition involved 101 Cork boys and girls teams taking part in group games on Thursday and Friday at 40 venues throughout the city and county.

The Féile Peile Parade took place on Thursday evening at 7.30pm from the U.C.C. G.A.A. Field at the Mardyke to the Grand Parade. The 181 participating teams were immaculately turned out and they provided an array of colourful banners and flags depicting their places and counties of origin.

Friday saw the competition gaining momentum and the semi final pairings provided for some interesting contests. The boys semi finals were held at Kilmichael , Coachford , Whitechurch , Glen Field , Carrigtohill and Nemo Rangers, whilst the girls played out their Semi 's at Caherlag, C.I.T., Ballincollig and Bishopstown.

The weather was glorious and a festive athmosphere was reported from each club venue. Uachtarán C.L.C.G. Críostóir Ó Cuana and Uachtarán Cumann Peil Gael na mBan Pádraig Ó Cuill made a special effort to visit as many venues as possible with Officers of Coiste Chontae Chorcaí, Coiste Peil na mBan Chorcaí and Coiste Fhéile Áitiúil.

Bus Eireann as sponsors played a prominent role in the weekend’s proceedings and their support and committment was tremendous. We enjoyed a particularly good working relationship with their Southern Regional Manager Joe Fitzgerald and his colleague Fiona Connolly.

An Garda Síochána, Cork City Council and Cork County Council along with all our stewards , co - ordinators and referees added greatly to the organisation of the event.

Saturday saw the 10 Finals taking place in sunny conditions at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and at Páirc Uí Rínn.

The Roinn 1 title went to Ballymun Kickams of Dublin at the expense of local side St. Finbarrs and Ballinora overcame a gallant Glanworth side in the all Cork Roinn 6 decider. West Cork side Ahane Gaels (Diarmuid Ó Máthúnas and St. Marys) were runners up to St. Eunans of Donegal in the Roinn 3 decider.

Cork Girls teams Bandon, Boherbue and St. Vals competed in three of the four girls finals, however despite their best efforts they were defeated by

Dungarvan, Ferbane and Claregalway respectively.

Megan Connolly of Nemo Rangers captured the Girl's Skills All Ireland Title, whilst the Gloucestershire UK representative Liam Keating took the Boy's Skills despite stiff Cork competition from Oran Buckley Carrigaline, Conor Parker Russell Rovers and Knocknagree's Eoin McSweeney.

Féile Peile Corcaigh concluded at Páirc Uí Chaoimh with the traditional handing over of the Féile National Flag to the 2012 hosts Laois .

Our local sponsors were particularly generous and we wish to acknowledge the contributions of the Evening Echo, O Neill’s Sports Wear Ireland Ltd, O2, Macroom Motor Services Ltd, Rochestown Park Hotel, C & C

Drinks, Comhairle na Mumhan CLG , Cork City Council and Cork County Council.

The weekend was a resounding success for the Association in Cork and for all associated with its organisation. We are particularly grateful to the Coiste Féile Peile Náisiúnta for allowing us to host in the first year of our new Rebel Óg underage structure in Cork.

Go n-éirí leis an Fhéile Peile go deo.

Coiste Féile Peile Chorcaí 2011

Cathaoirleach Marc Ó Síochain Oifigeach Óige

Leas Chathaoirleach

Donnacha Ó Ceochain

Oifigeach Oiliúna

Rúnaí Liam Ó Laochdha

Oifigeach Gaeilge

Cisteoir/Stiúrthóir Cursaí Caómhnú Páistí

Micheál Ó Broin Baile Uí Aodha

O.C.P. Séamus Ó Conchubhair

Sciath na Scol

Toscaire Peil na mBan

Séamus Ó Rínn Baile an Easpaig

Scoileanna Marc Ó Drisceoil Sciath na Scol

Idirlín Cian Ó Briain Fánaithe an Ghleanna

Paráid Séamus Ó hÁinle Oileán Bhéara

Réiteoirí Stiofáin Ó Loinsigh

Bóthar Buí

Scileanna Donnacha Ó Buacháin

Barra Naofa

Oifigeach Leasa Leanaí

Rístéard Ó Murchú

An Ladhar

Clár Breandáin Ó Lorcáin

Dúbhghlais

Coiste Antóin Ó Mathúna – (Baile Nóra)Donnacha Ó hArreachtáin (Barra Naofa)Séamus Ó Murchú (Cill Mhuire)

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I wish to accord my appreciation to an Coiste Chontae for the opportunity to serve as County Children’s Officer for the year ahead. Please see below a descriptor of the role as laid down by the Association at National level.

The County Children’s Officer

The County Children’s Officer’s shall be an Officer of the County Committee and shall:

Be familiar with the GAA Code of Best Practice in •Youth Sport and Code of Behaviour

Attend the relevant basic awareness training on •child welfare and protection and Children’s Officer training

Be familiar with relevant child welfare/protection •legislation

Have the confidence of all Clubs and in the particular •of Club Children’s Officers within the County

Have a commitment to attend other relevant •training as required

Undertake a Garda Vetting/Access NI/CRB •background check relevant to their jurisdiction

Key role

The key role of the County Children’s Officer is to oversee the implementation and promote awareness of the GAA

Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport and our joint Code of Behaviour with the co-operation of Clubs within the County

and Club Children’s Officers.

Key tasks

Ensure that each Club has appointed a Club •Children’s Officer and that these Children’s Officers are aware of their roles and responsibilities

Regularly liaise with all Club Children’s Officers; •respond to their queries; support and assist them to develop and implement an annual work plan

Promote and co-ordinate Child Protection in Sport •Awareness Workshops for all Clubs in the County

Ensure, in collaboration with Coiste na nÓg that •all County underage games and competitions are compliant with the relevant Gaelic Games Codes, with the Go Games Initiative and with the GAA Respect Campaign

As required, liaise and advise County Coaching and •Games Development personnel on strengthening a child centred ethos in their programmes and activities

Assist, where required, the County Vetting Co-•ordinator in the processing of vetting applications on behalf of the Association to the relevant authorities

Advise on good practice in the recruitment and •selection of persons working with young people

Promote greater consultation with under age players •and participation by them in Club and County activities

Deal with breaches of the Code of Best Practice in •Youth Sport and Code of Behaviour as per relevant guidelines

Monitor and report to the County Board and •relevant Committees on any significant trends or developments relating to the participation of young people in Gaelic Games

Review and report to the County Board on the •extent and nature of implementation of the relevant AssociationCodes within the County and by Clubs

Maintain regular communication and liaison with •the National Children’s Officer and provide reports as required

Provide a report to the Annual County Board •Convention

Assist the County Coiste na nÓg in the development •of underage games and activities and liaise with other groups on their behalf as appropriate

*Young People

The term ‘young people’ denotes any person under the age of 18 years.

I wish to conclude by conveying my appreciation to the many individuals, club officers, board members and colleagues for their support and friendship over the past three years. It has been an honour to serve the Association and an Coiste Chontae as Oifigeach Óige. I am particularly grateful to members for their support with my duties as regards the Cork GAA Strategic Plan, Garda Vetting, GAA /ISC Child Protection Awareness Training, Féile Peile and the establishment and ongoing operation of Coiste na nÓg. I also wish to pay tribute to our outgoing Cathaoirleach , Diarmuid Ó Suilleabháin for his encouragement and guidance.

I look forward to your continued support and co-operation as I endeavour to serve as County Children’s Officer.

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Coiste OiliúnaDonncha Ó Ceochain, Oifigeach Oiliúna

It gives me great pleasure to submit my report on behalf of Coiste Oiliuna for the third and final time

This is the second full year of our new coaching & games set up in cork under the guidance of our games manager Kevin O’Callaghan. Our GDAs, Kevin O’Donovan, Martin Coleman, Brian Murphy, Paudie Kissane & Paudie O’Brien along with Kevin have done a fantastic job with clubs & schools in their divisions. They have also delivered foundation & level 1 coaching courses to volunteer juvenile club coaches from each club. These courses are important for each club to attend as it is now a requirement for all coaches dealing with juveniles to be qualified to at least foundation level. They also work with Noel Crowley & a number of volunteer coaches to promote development squads at divisional & county level.

Cul Camps

For the sixth year in a row Cork had the greatest number of participants of any county in Ireland. This year we hit a new high with 9,700 boys and girls taking part in the camps. This was down to Kevin O’Callaghan, the 5 GDAs, Coiste Oiliuna, the divisions & the clubs.

Underage Blitz

Coiste Oiliuna promoted & financed underage blitzes. The blitz’s proved very popular with players, parents & club coaches. The highlight of the year was the blitz in Pairc Ui Chaoimh in August which was a great success & gave an opportunity to many kids to play on the big stage, some of whom may never have the chance again. Thanks to the county board for the use of the park.

School of Excellence/Development squads

Schools of Excellence continued at U14, U15, U16 & U17 at both divisional & county level in both codes. A committee under the guidance of Kevin O’Callaghan who along with the GDAs brought together some of the best coaches in the county & the best former & present players in both hurling & football who used their experience to advise on the running of these squads. Regular meetings were held & everyone contributed .

The county under age teams u14, u15, u16 and u17 in both hurling and football won most of the competitions they took part in at Munster and national level.

2012 Plan

Already plans are in place for 2012. These plans include further increases in cul camp numbers with an eye on reaching the magic number, 10,000, the setting up of more super touch centres in clubs & schools, to run blitzes for U8, U10 & U11, & of most importance to help with the running of the new U12 competition still a lot of work to be done in this area.

I would like to thank my fellow officers & everyone who contributed to the smooth running of Coiste Oiliuna. Special thanks to Kevin O’Callaghan & the GDA’s for the support & help they provided me with during the past 3 years . I would also like to thank Barbara & Mairead for their courtesy & assistance during those 3 years.

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Tá sé éigeantach/obligatory go mbeadh Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaeilge ag gach Club sa Chumann.

Ag tagairt do Riail 1.4 Treoraí Oifigiúil 2010, tá sé mar aidhm/aim ag Cumann Lúthchleas Gael tacaíocht/support a thabhairt don Ghaeilge, rince Gaelach, ceol, amhránaíocht agus cultúr i gcoitinne.

An plean atá againn i gCorcaigh ná go mbeadh Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaeilge ag gach Club agus gach Roinn. Ansan bheadh na hOifigigh Roinne mar bhaill de Choiste Chultúrtha an Chontae.

Chun cabhrú linn go léir san obair fhiúntach seo tá aidhmeanna/aims agus spriocanna/targets leagtha síos i bPlean Straitéiseach an Chontae.

Chun atmaisféar Gaelach a chothú sa Chlub, ní mór d’Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaelach dul i gcomhairle leis na hoifigigh eile sa Chlub agus a dtacaíocht a lorg chun go mbeadh an Ghaeilge le cloisteáil agus le feiceáil/Irish to be seen and heard in ár gClubanna agus in ár bPáirceanna.

Ceann de na slite chun ár gCultúr a chur chun cinn ná go mbeadh an Club gníomhach/active I gCúrsaí Scór – Scór na bPáistí, Scór na nÓg agus Scór Sinsir.

Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil a lán le déanamh ag an Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaeilge ach níl le déanamh agat chun an ról a thuiscint i gceart ach féachaint sa ‘’Bhíobla’’ úd --- an leabhar: ‘’An tOifigeach Gaeilge sa Chlub’’.

Tá sé ar fail ar: www.gaacork.ie agus www.eastcorkgaa.com

Scór

Comhghairdeachas do Bhóthar Buí, Curaithe Uile Éireann sa Rince Fóirne ag Scór na nÓg. Bhí siad ar fheabhas agus bhí an bua tuillte go maith acu. Maith sibh!

Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Coistí Scór ar fúd an chontae a d’eagraigh na comórtaisí, gan dearmad a dhéanamh ar na hiomaitheoirí/competitors, tuistí, múinteoirí, teagascóirí/coaches, moltóirí, fearaibh/mnáibh tí, máistri na gceist, bainisteoirí stáitse, riarthóirí fuaime/sound technichians, coistí sóláistí/refreshments committees, clubanna, na hionaid, agus dar ndóigh, gach éinne a thug tacaíocht i rith na bliana. Molaim sibh!

Ghlac 80 club/Scór na bPáistí, 61club/Scór na nÓg, 37 club/Scór Sinsir páirt ins na comórtaisí i mbliana.

Cultúr agus GaeilgeLiam Ó Laochdha, Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaeilge an Chontae

Buaiteoirí 2011

RinceFoirne Amhránaíocht Aonair Ceol Uirlise Aithriseoireacht

Scór na bPáistí Raonuithe Cairbre Áth Fhada Cill Mac Abaidh Óg S.N. Léam Lárach

Scór na nÓg Bóthar Buí Fánuithe na Cuirseacha Bóthar Buí Baile Garbháin

Scór Sinsir Cill Seannaigh Séipéal na Carraige Séipéal na Carraige Sráid a’ Mhuilinn

Bailéad Ghrúpa Nuachleas Rince Seit Tráth na gCeist

Scór na bPáistí Bóthar Buí Ros ó gCairbre Peil na mBan Bóthar Buí Cill na Mullach

Scór na nÓg Baile Nóra Áth Trasna Bóthar Buí Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh

Scór Sinsir Inis Cártha Séipéal na Carraige Séipéal na Carraige Sráid a’ Mhuilinn

Scór nabPáistí Rince Aonair: S.N. Léam Lárach Ceol Aonair: S.N. Glaisín

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Overall Shield/Buaiteoirí

Scór na bPáistí Bóthar Buí

Scór na nÓg Bothar Buí

Scór Sinsir Séipéal na Carraige

Corn Phádrai Uí Chearbhúil Bóthar Buí

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta

Bhí 158 scoláireacht ar fáil i mbliana ó Chomhairle na Mumhan. D’fhreastail 149 scoláire ar na Cúrsaí Samhraidh ag Coláiste na Mumhan i mBéal Átha ‘n Ghaorthaidh. Tá an-bhuíochas ag dul chuig muintir an choláiste agus gach éinne a thug lámh cúnta chun an scéim a riaradh agus a eagrú.

Tráth na gCeist Boird as Gaeilge

Ghlac 11 chlub páirt sa chomórtas seo. Gan amhras bhí díomá orainn nach raibh níos mó clubanna ann. Bhuaigh Sráid a’ Mhuilinn, bhí Mainistir Bán sa dara háit agus Na Sairséalaigh sa tríú háit. Chuaigh an trí chlub ar aghaidh go dtí Comórtas Ceannais na Mumhan ach ní raibh an tádh leo ar an oíche. Ba mhaith liom ‘’Go raibh maith agaibh’’ a rá le Liam Mac a’ Mhaoir – Máistir na gCeist, Séamas Ó Coileáin agus Baile an Easpaig don halla, Diarmaid Ó Dubhda a d’eagraigh an oíche, na clubanna a ghlac páirt agus gach éinne a chabhraigh linn.

Plean Straitéiseach do 2011

Club/Roinn: Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaeilge to be elected/appointed in each Club and Division. Toradh ------ 138 Club agus 6 Roinn

Cultúr/Gaeilge: Divisional Oifigigh Cultúr/Gaeilge to be on Coiste Chultúrtha an Chontae. Toradh ------ Déanta

Cumarsáid: Communicating as Gaeilge on Suíomhanna Idirlíne/Websites and Nuachtlitreacha/Newsletters --- Nuacht an Lae, Comórtaisí Scór, Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta, Cúrsaí Gaeilge I gcoitinne. Toradh ------ Déanta

Cultúr: Oíche Ghaelach in a club in each Division.Toradh ------ Le déanamh fós

Gaeilge: Rang Gaeilge in each Division. Toradh ------ Le déanamh fós

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta: Scéim to be reviewed with a view to standardisation within the county. Toradh ------ Déanta

Scór: Divisional Oifigigh Cultúr/Gaeilge agus na Coistí Scór to work together to promote Scór. Toradh ------ Déanta

Oiliúint agus Cluichí: Pilot the concept of a Campa Cúl trí Ghaeilge at one location sa chontae. Toradh ------ Déanta

Tráth na gCeist Boird as Gaeilge: Divisional Oifigigh Cultúr/Gaeilge to promote Comórtas to ensure improved

participation. Toradh ------ Déanta

Lá na gClub: Ensure all clubanna participate in Lá na gClub. Toradh --- Déanta

Suaitheantas/Club Crest: To make sure that each club has a unique GAA crest. Toradh ------ Déanta

Plean Straitéiseach do 2012

Club/Roinn: Oifigeach Cultúr/Gaeilge to be elected/appointed in each Club and Division.

Cultúr/Gaeilge: Coiste Chultúrtha to develop a specific County Cultúr/Gaeilge Plan.

Cumarsáid: Divisional Oifigigh Cultúr/Gaeilge to contribute to Divisional Suíomhanna Idirlíne/Websites as Gaeilge.

Cumarsáid: Divisional Oifigigh Cultúr/Gaeilge to work with Divisional Oifigigh Caidreamh Poiblí to develop a specific Plan.

Cultúr: Oíche Ghaelach in a club in each Division.

Gaeilge: Identify and liaise with other Ranganna Gaeilge/Ciorcail Chomhrá.

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta: To review the Scéim in relation to benefit, value, process and procedures.

Scór: Each club would as a minimum compete in either Scór na nÓg or Scór Sinsir agus Scór na bPáistí.

Oiliúint agus Cluichí: Review progress to date.

Tráth na gCeist Boird as Gaeilge: Divisional Oifigigh Cultúr/Gaeilge to promote Comórtas to ensure improved participation.

Lá na gClub: Publicise ‘’Best Practices’’ of na Clubanna.

Coiste Chultúrtha an Chontae 2011

1. Seán S. Ó Ríogáin Uí Mac Coille

2. Pádraig Ó Céilleachair Múscraí

3. Dáithí Mac Piarais Abhainn Dubh

4. Seosamh Ó Súilleabháin Seandún

5. Éamonn Ó Síocháin Cairbre

6. Diarmaid Ó Dubhda Dú Ealla

7. Carraig Dhonn

8. Béara

9. Donnchadh Ó Liatháin Coiste Scór

10. Barra de Cógáin Coiste Scór

11. Breandán de Barra Coiste Scór

12. Liam Ó Laochdha Cathaoirleach

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Cruinnithe

Coiste Chultúrtha an Chontae

15-2-11 Páirc Uí Rinn

16-11-11 Páirc Uí Rinn

Scór/Cultúr/Gaeilge

18-11-11 Uí Mac Coille Lios gCúl

26-11-11 Cruinniú Cinn Bhliana – Coiste Scór an Chontae – Páirc Uí Rinn

Chomh maith leis an liosta thuas bhí cruinnithe eile ag na Roinn Coistí Scór agus ag Coiste Scór an Chontae.

Coiste Cuimsithe agus Imeascaithe Chorcaí

20-8-11 Óstán Páirce Bhaile a’ Róistigh

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta

5-2-11 Bainisteoir/Coláiste na Mumhan Corcaigh

Comhairle na Mumhan --- Coiste Chultúrtha

24-1-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

7-3-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

18-4-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

23-5-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

27-6-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

8-8-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

7-11-11 Áras Mumhan, Luimneach

Coiste Náisiúnta na Gaeilge

11-1-11 Páirc a’ Chrócaigh

21-2-11 Páirc a’ Chrócaigh

16-3-11 Páirc a’ Chrócaigh

9-5-11 Páirc a’ Chrócaigh

4-6-11 Cloich Cheann Fhaola, Co. Dhún na nGall

25-7-11 Na Dúnaibh, Co. Dhún na nGall

28-11-11 Páirc a’ Chrócaigh

Buíochas

Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le mo chomhleacaithe ar Bhord an Chontae, Rúnaí an Chontae agus an fhoireann i bPáirc Uí Chaoimh, mo chairde go léir agus gach éinne a chabhraigh liom i rith na bliana.

Míle Buíochas.

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Back L TO R Liam Ó Laochdha, Donncha Ó Ceocháin, Séamus Ó hAinle, Dónal Mac Suibhne,

Marc Ó Siocháin, Donncha Ó hArrachtáin agus Dónal Ó Murnáin.Front L To R

Gearóid Ó Laighin, Pádraig P. Ó Murchú, Diarmuid Ó Suilleabháin,Proinnsías Ó Murchú, Roibeard Ó Riain, Diarmuid Mac Gabhann.

Roibeard Ó RiainLeas-Cathaoirleach

Diarmuid Ó SuilleabháinCathaoirleach

Pádraig P. Ó MurchúCisteoir

An Choiste Bainistí 2011

64

2011

CO

RK S

ENIO

R FO

OTB

ALL

TEA

M N

ATIO

AN

AL

LEA

GU

E Ch

AM

PIO

NS

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Row

L to

R.N

oel O

Lear

y, A

lan

Qui

rke,

Pau

l O F

lynn

, Jam

es F

itzpa

tric

k, E

oin

Cott

er, R

ay C

arey

, Ala

n O

Con

nor,

Pear

se O

Nei

ll,

Nic

hola

s Mur

phy,

Con

or O

Dris

coll,

Jam

ie O

Sul

livan

, Fia

chra

Lync

h, C

iara

n Sh

eeha

nFr

ont R

ow L

to R

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l Ker

rigan

, Den

is O

Sul

livan

, Kev

in O

Dris

col,

Sean

Kie

ly, J

ohn

Mis

kella

, Mic

hael

Shi

elds

, Ken

O H

allo

ran,

Fin

tan

Goo

ld, P

atric

k Ke

lly, D

avid

Goo

ld.

65

2011

CO

RK J

UN

IOR

FOO

TBA

LL T

EAM

ALL

-IREL

AN

D C

hA

MPI

ON

S

Back

Row

left

to ri

ght

Pat G

ayer

, Mur

t Kel

lehe

r, Ro

ry B

uckl

ey, B

rian

Coug

hlan

, Edn

a W

isem

an, T

om O

'Con

nor,

Dan

iel O

'Don

ovan

, Sea

n Ki

ely,

Ba

rt D

aly,

Sea

n M

urph

y, P

eter

Dal

y, K

evin

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ringt

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ont R

ow le

ft to

righ

tTo

m C

lanc

y, C

onor

Bro

snan

, A.J.

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r, Ri

char

d O

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livan

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rew

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rien,

Cat

hrac

h Ke

ant (

Capt

), Ke

vin

Hal

lisse

y,

Liam

Sho

rtan

, Hur

l Doc

kery

, And

rew

o'S

ulliv

an, M

att D

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th.

66

2011

CO

RK U

ND

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1 FO

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ALL

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M M

UN

STER

Ch

AM

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Fron

t Row

Left

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ht: B

arry

O D

risco

ll-Ke

vin

Hal

lisse

y-D

anny

O D

onov

an-M

ark

Colli

ns-L

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Gen

ning

s-Ai

dan

Wal

sh-A

lan

Cron

in-

John

O R

ourk

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m C

lanc

y Fe

rmoy

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n Bu

ckle

yBa

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ow Le

ft-R

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: Don

al O

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ie W

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lanc

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id N

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ter D

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ain

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Paul

Hon

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n

67

CORK

CO

UN

Ty B

OA

RD 1

911

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Row

: J.J.

Sex

ton

(Clo

ughd

uv),

J.F. O

’Lea

ry M

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Iver

na),

M. M

eigh

an (C

apt.

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.), A

. Fitz

gera

ld (A

thle

tic C

ounc

il), J

. Lon

g (S

t. Fi

nbar

r’s),

C. O

’Mah

ony

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), D

. For

de (R

ange

rs),

P.

Cant

illon

(Bal

linlo

ugh)

, J.J.

Col

lins (

Youg

hal),

W.D

. Fitz

gera

ld (D

oung

ourn

ey).

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Row

: C. O

’Don

ovan

(St.

Finb

arr’s

T.A.

Hal

l), C

. Buc

kley

M.C

.C.,

(Mitc

hels

tow

n), J

.J. O

’Cal

lagh

an F.

S. (I

nnis

carr

a), W

. Cou

ghla

n (S

t. Fi

nbar

r’s T.

A. H

all),

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ley

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lyhe

a), P

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anle

y C.

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glas

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rison

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mon

ds),

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resn

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ore

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day’s

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l),

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. Mur

phy

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mro

cks)

, J O

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nell

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livan

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ada)

, M.J.

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mer

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nvill

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. Ahe

rne

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cton

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nroc

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livan

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reas

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in (S

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tary

), P.

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n (V

ice

Chai

rman

), J.J

. Wal

sh (C

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an),

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arne

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rmoy

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arth

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ong

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: W. O

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vers

ity),

W. O

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ry (K

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nlan

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enta

tion,

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sale

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patr

ick

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vers

ity &

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rlevi

lle),

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nava

n R.

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arsfi

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), W

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hern

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ally

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s).

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. Mur

phy,

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orris

, J. L

ehan

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T. B

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(Lee

s), J

. Lyn

ch (M

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J. Sh

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n (B

allin

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. Dris

coll

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room

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. Wal

sh (C

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cSw

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. Bar

rett

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h M

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. Pay

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’Nei

ll, C

. Kel

lehe

r (M

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nell

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g (D

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Mur

phy

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room

), W

. Leh

ane

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room

)

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my

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tor)

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cathaoirleach : Seamus S Ó Longaigh

rúnaí : Liam Ó Buachalla

Leas-cathaoirleach: Padraig Ó Maolaoin

cisteoir: Seán Ó Crión

clarathóir: Prionnsías MacCarthaigh

P.r.O. Daithí Ó Laoí

It is a great honour for me to present my first report in this fabulous complex here in Annahala. Its completion was one of the highlights if the year in the Division. The official opening took place on the 28th of May and a wonderful evening was provided. Great credit is due to the Kilmichael Club for providing a superb facility for the local Community.

When writing of highlights, one cannot forget the lows and, of course, I am writing about the tragic accident that happened to Cathaoirleacht, JJ Long. Having visited JJ recently, I am heartened to see him in good form and I have no doubt that he will again be able to Chair the meetings in Coachford very soon. JJ was responsible for me taking on this job as Rúnaí and I am delighted that he asked me to do so.

There was a decrease in activities this year within the Division as the formation of Coiste Na nÓg removed all our minor competitions. Whether this is considered progress or not remains to be seen. The jury is still out on this one. Twenty-one clubs took part in our Leagues and championship. A total of 320 games was played, 93 in Hurling and 227 in Football. Ten championships, seven Leagues, one Secondary Junior Football, and one Tournament Intermediate Hurling have now all been concluded.

Both Junior Championships were contested keenly, Cloch Dubh defended their title in the Junior A Hurling Championship, when they were considered lucky to overcome Grenagh in a thrilling Final at a very well presented venue in Blarney. Dripsey contested their third final in four years in the Junior Football Final and again failed to cross the line, when they had to succumb to a younger, stronger Donoughmore team. Donoughmore were most people’ s favourites at the start of the year, but they gave their supporters a fright when first drawing and then losing to Inniscarra. However, they used the backdoor route and became worthy Champions. Again, Coachford provided an excellent venue and a great crowd attended. In the U21A Football Final Eire Og had their first ever victory in an U21 grade. A thrilling final was held in Cloughduv under Lights. While in U21B Cill na Martra had the bragging rights over Naomh Abán and the C Final went to Iveleary. Blarney won the U21A Hurling when they proved too strong for Cloughduv and in the B Final Ballinora withdrew from the final leaving Aghabullogue Champions - not very satisfactory.

On the Inter County scene the division was well represented on all teams, but there was only one team really successful and that was the county Junior Footballers. Liam Ó Seartaín Beal Atán Ghaorthaidh Conchúr Ó Brosnachaín Baile Nora Eoin Ó Mathúna Seán Ó Cadhla Ruairí Ó Buachalla Machromtha Caoimhín Ó hÁileasa Eire Óg were all from the division.

FINaNcIaL sTaTEMENT

Expenditure 77,916 Income 71,668

Excess of Expediture Over Income (6,248) _______ ______ 71,668 71,668 _______ ______ _______ ______

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rOINN OIrThIr

cathaoirleach : Micheál Ó Briain

rúnaí : Tracey Ní Chinnéide

Leas-cathaoirleach: Risteard Mac Gearailt

cisteoir: Íarom Ó Briain

clarathóir: Tracey Ní Chinnéide

P.r.O. Deiric Ó Cadhla

Number of Games Played 2011 Hurling Football Junior 95 67Novice/Junior B 132 70Under 21 16 14Minor N/A

Total Number of Games played: 394Junior a hurling championshipNo. of Teams: 13No. of Games: 23Winners: DungourneyRunners-Up: Carraig na bhFear

Junior B hurling championshipNo. of Teams: 16No. of Games: 26Winners: MidletonRunners-Up: St. Catherine’s

Junior c hurling championshipNo. of Teams: 7No. of Games: 6Winners: MidletonRunners-Up: Russell Rovers

u21 a hurling championshipNo. of Teams: 4No. of Games: 3Winners: MidletonRunners-Up: Erin’s Own

u21 B hurling championshipNo. of Teams: 11No. of Games: 13Winners: St. Catherine’sRunners-Up: Cloyne

u21 c hurling championshipNo. of teams: 3No. of games: 3Winners: LisgooldRunners-up: Bride Rovers

Junior a Football championshipNo. of Teams: 15No. of Games: 22Winners: Glenbower RoversRunners-Up: Lisgoold

Junior B Football championship

No. of Teams: 11No. of Games: 19Winners: YoughalRunners-Up: Castlelyons

u21 a Football championshipNo. of Teams: 5No. of Games: 4Winners: MidletonRunners-Up: Erin’s Own

u21 B Football championshipNo. of Teams: 10No. of Games: 9Winners: Glenbower RoversRunners-Up: Carrigtwohill

u21 c Football championshipNo. of teams: 2No. of games: 1Winners: LisgooldRunners-up: Bride Rovers

In all, the Board ran 24 competitions in 2011, and almost 400 games were played across all competitions. It was a historic year in many ways, with the successful running of the inaugural Imokilly/Avondhu Regional Division 1 Hurling League and the first ever East Cork Final played under lights among the noteworthy events, but the highlight of the year was of course the launch of An Illustrated History of the GAA in East Cork 1924-2010, written by Tom Morrison. This impressive publication is now on sale, retailing at €25.

2011 also saw the departure of two long-standing servants of East Cork GAA, as our esteemed President, Derry O’Brien stepped down from his position at the AGM, while Referees’ Co-ordinator, Tony Cody, has also decided to end his involvement in this role. Our deepest gratitude is due to both men, who have given a lifetime of service to the GAA, and we wish them well in the future.For all information on East Cork GAA, including the full annual report for the year, see www.eastcorkgaa.com.

Financial statementIncome €84,657Expenditure €100,562Deficit €15,905

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rOINN BEara

cathaoirleach : Riobard Ó Duibhir

rúnaí : Donal Ó Suilleabhain

Leas-cathaoirleach: Micheal Ó Suilleabhain

cisteoir: Risteard Ó Murhcú

clarathóir: Donal Ó CruadhlaiSean Ó Suilleabhain

P.r.O. Olibhear Ó Suilleabhain

Oifigeach Forbartha Fionnbar Ó hArrachtain

IntroductionBeara, the county’s smallest division with just six clubs, in common with most other areas is at present seeing a serious erosion of our playing and administrative numbers. The GAA at all levels must continue to articulate the impact of this depletion on the social fabric of communities. All levels of the GAA are uniquely positioned and have a responsibility to influence and shape the Ireland we want to emerge from the current morass.

Playing Matters:

Beara Seniors were defeated by Avondhu, who in •turn reached the county semi-final. Our relegation to Division 2 when combined with Adrigole and C.T. Bere’s current status at that level means that Beara will not figure in 2012.

At intermediate level Adrigole and C.T. Bere met at an •early stage and although C.T. Bere went on to contest the Co. Final they lost to Kinsale and must regroup again for 2012.

After the round robin format Urhan beat Garnish and •subsequently represented Beara in the county Junior Championship where they lost out to Mitchelstown.

The Beara Junior 2 championship was won by Adrigole •but in the County Bere Island represented Beara and were defeated by Grange.

Beara U-21’s were defeated in the County •championships by Carrigaline. Castletownbere and Adrigole are contesting the Beara U-21 Final on 4th December. This will complete the Beara schedule for 2011.

Beara Minors very narrowly lost to the eventual •County winners Valley Rovers who proved to be very worthy County Champions.

The Beara/Carbery League has been warmly •welcomed and supported by Beara and provides another welcome shop window for players.

Coaching: Every National school in Beara has, at •present, coaches supplied to it. This work is supported by Coiste na nÓg coaches and strengthens the incredible contribution current and past teachers make to C.L.G. Investment at this level is never wasted

and in Beara, despite the concerns expressed earlier, we are committed to ensuring that the production line of County players continues. Last year Edna Wiseman and Andrew O’Sullivan, who was also voted the Munster Junior player of the year, contributed hugely to the success of the Cork Junior All-Ireland win.

Beara’s contribution to GAA in the County is due •to the incredible support of our sponsors, players, referees, officials, team trainers and I want to put on record my appreciation for the role they all play within the Beara Division. All of us in Beara also particularly wish the new County Chairman Riobard Ó Riain every success in his term and especially with the exciting development plans which will underpin Cork GAA’s future.

FINaNcIaL sTaTEMENT

INCOME €17,850.63

EXPENDITURE €15,450.32

BALANCE €2,400.31

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cEaNNTar Na caThrach

uachtarán : Michael De Barra (Na Dubhslanaigh)Leas uachtarán : Diarmuid O Coileain (Baile an Uir) Padraig O Finn (Baile na mBocht) Michael O Suilleabhain (Fanaithe an Ghleann) Donncha Mac Cuaig (Na Piarsaigh)cathaoirleach : Michael O Se (Na Reamonaigh)Leas cathaoirleach: Diarmuid O Murchu (Cumann Uinsinn)rúnaí : Sean McCarthaigh (Baile na mBocht)cisteoir : Niall O Cathain (Cumann Uinsinn)Oifigeach Forbatha: Antoin O hEachain (Baile an Uir)Oifigeach Poiblí: Sean McSuibhne (Cumann Barra)Oifgeach na Gaeilge: Seosamh O Sulleabhain (Baile an Easpaigh)

A Chairde Gael,

Ta failte romhaibh go leir go dti an Chomhdail bliaintiuil seo. Go raibh toradh maith ar an gcrinniu agus taimid buioch do Cumann Baile an Easpaigh anso anocht.

It is my privilege to present my first annual report to Seandun A.G.M. for your consideration. In an ever changing world, especially in a sporting context, the Seandun Division can be well satisfied with it’s programme of games for 2011. This year’s divisional programme consisting of 756 games, is slowly coming to an end, as some clubs still have multiple involvement in the latter stages of competition. The division catered for 87 teams in all competitions, during the year, while it is worth mentioning that 9 clubs played over 40 matches during the year. The clubs of Seandun made a major decision early in the year to stay within our own division, a decision fully justified with the amount of games played.

JuNIOr chaMPIONshIPs.

Peil.

After last years, great endeavours by Whites Cross, In the Junior (A) Football county, hopes were high of a Divisional success in this years competition. 14 teams set out in search of divisional glory this year. As the competition unfolded, three of the more fancied teams progressed to the semi-finals. I say three, because the ‘surprise’ team of the championship, Na Piarsaigh, ruffled more than a few feathers, on their journey to the semi-final. Their victory over reigning champions Whites Cross, was a revelation, before finally losing out to St.Finbarrs in a well contested semi-final. A club of the calibre of Na Piarsaigh should endeavour to make the step up to Junior (A) standard.

The final between st.Finbarrs and Douglas was a very competitive affair, the first game ending in a draw. The re-play was,again, a very close run game, before St.Finbarrs ran out eventual winners. St.Finbarrs played Bandon in the J.F.county, drawing the first game, before losing narrowly in the re-play.

The J.F.(B) championship was a very competitive competition. Some great games were played on route to the final. However, the final itself, was not the spectacle, we expected it to be. Nemo Rangers were comfortable winners over Lough Rovers.

In the J.F.(C) championship was well contested. Ballinure were the dominant team in this grade, and it showed in the final, with a comfortable victory, over a gallant Rathpeacon team. It was encouraging to see Rochestown taking part, in the championship after sailing into choppy seas early in the year. It is important that the small clubs are helped and catered for, in an era where they could easily be forgotten.

Iomaint.

Just as in the Junior Football Championship, hopes of a Seandun success at County level were high, but once again our hopes were dashed at the final hurdle. Mayfield, defending champions, were favoured to succeed, after their narrow defeat in 2010, to eventual champions,Meelin. After a highly competitive championship, in which some great games, were witnessed, including four drawn matches, four of the favoured teams qualified for the semi-finals. Both games went to re-plays, ending in a repeat of last years, Mayfield v Brian Dillons, final. The game, played in Pairc Ui Rinn, drew a huge crowd, great atmosphere, and patrons were not disappointed in what was a great game. Mayfield emerged victorious, in a highiy competitive game. However, the scenes near the end of game, were appalling, and have no place on the hurling field. Let’s hope that we have seen the last of this type of behavior. Mayfield’s involvement in the county series went all the way to the final. After victories over Cloughduv and Dungourney, Charleville stood between them and ultimate success. After a draw in the first game, played in horrendous conditions, Mayfield succumbed to Charleville in the re-play. Once again, the J.H. and J.F. Counties, as I am sure Whites Cross and other clubs will agree, are proving very difficult to win. However, it is a long road that has no turning, and I encourage all clubs to be positive, and who knows what 2012 will bring.

The J.H.(B) championship proved very interesting. St.Finbarrs were going well in the J.H.L.(2) league and were eyeing ultimate success in the championship. St.Finbarrs, Na Piarsaigh, Rathpeacon and Mayfield contested the semi-finals, with St.Finbarrs and Mayfield ending up in the final. St.Finbarrs emerging victorious.

Fe21 championships.

After a relatively tame opening, to the Fe21 F.C.(A) the competition did not liven up until the semi-finals. Nemo Rangers and Douglas, who have been making great progress at under age level in recent years, contested the final, with Nemo emerging comfortable winners. Nemo had been playing good football through the divisional

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championship, but were somewhat surprisingly beaten by O’Donovan Rossa in the quarter-final of the Fe21 county championship.

The Fe21 F.C. (B) provided, arguably, one of the best finals of the year. St.Finbarrs and Brian Dillons played out a thriller, before the latter emerged victorious by the minimum. However, Brian Dillons found Killbrittan, from the Carbery division, a bridge too far, in the county series.

The well being of the Blackrock under age structure was very evident, as they swept to victory, in the Fe21 H.C.(A). As always our Fe21 H.C is very competitive, and this year was no exception. Blackrock and Douglas, produced a final of a very high standard, before Blackrock emerged victorious by two goals. In the county quarter-final Blackrock proved too strong for Blarney, losing out in the semi-final to a well balanced Midleton team, who would have designs themselves on ultimate county success. However, it is only a matter of time before Blackrock and their opponents, Douglas, reap the rewards of their under age successes.

Regrettably, the only competition, we had to provide a county nomination for was the Fe21 H.C.(B). Try as we might, due to various circumstances, we found it very difficult to complete. The final between Brian Dillons and Blackrock is scheduled for 20/11/2011. Brian Dillons were nominated to represent the division, in the county series, losing out to Aghabullogue, rather surprisingly, in the quarter-final. While this competition, Fe21 H.C. county, is in it’s infancy, as with Mayfield last year, you would expect our representatives to be making more of an impact.

The incoming board are proposing to start the Fe21 F.C. in February 2012, before the commencement of the Junior football leagues.

county Junior (B).

The Junior (B) county was run for the first time on a county wide open draw. Our representatives aquitted the selves well and can be proud of their efforts.

Leagues and cups.

The divisional leagues are the envy of many. Thirty- two teams in football, and Twenty-six teams in hurling were catered for. This number of teams is testimony to the work been done at ground level by the clubs of the division. A testimony as to the competitiveness of our leagues, is that ten clubs from outside our division requested permission to enter this year, but due to the commencement of the regional leagues this request was refused by Coiste Contae. These clubs had been getting regular games,in latter years, and had been enjoying the experience.

On behalf of the division, I have to correct nasty rumours that had been circulating early in the year. Ceanntar na Cathrach, (Seandun), did not refuse entry to any club, to our Leagues. All clubs who played in our leagues, were made very welcome. We discussed the the Regional Leagues with our clubs, a democratic decision was taken, to stay as we were , and we got on with our business. If things are to change in the future, we will be guided by the decision of our clubs. I sincerely hope that explains the situation, and lets put an end to unnecessary innuendo.

The clubs of the division decided that the team finishing on top of their respective league, would represent the division in the County League’s. I am delighted to report that all our representative’s aquitted themselves very well to date.

We are at concluding stages of all league competitions, and hopefully, weather permitting, we will be finished by the end of November.

Our Cup competitions are, as always, proving a great success. This year we introduced a new cup competition, Flor Mc Carthy Cup, run in two groups, for J.F.(3) teams, which proved a great success. Ballinure emerged victorious. We did likewise with the Seandun Cup, J.F. (2). Again we are at the concluding stages of this and all cup competitions.

seandun teams.

Football.

A new format was introduced this year, after consultation between the Divisions and Coiste Conntae. The divisions were divided into two sections, but with one division not entering, the group with three was always going to be a problem. Unfortunately, we ended up in that group, to-gether with Avondhu and Beara. After playing and losing to Avondhu in Mallow, the match against Beara, became a non entity, as Avondhu, had already beaten Beara. To avoid travelling to Dunmanway, and getting players off work, unnecessarily, we spoke with Coiste Conntae and Beara, and to be fair to every one concerned, it was agreed that the game would be cancelled.

The selectors, Alan Whelan, Kevin O’Brien, Gabriel O’Cathasaigh and Cathl O’Murchu, again did a tremendous amount of work. It is only fair to mention that for the game against Avondhu, their were deprived of the services of no less than 11 players who started in 2010, mainly due to injury. Who knows, if these were available, what the result might have been, when one thinks what Avondhu did later in the County. As always our grateful thanks to selectors, players and clubs for their co-operation. Plans are in place already for 2012, and hopefully the good work done in latter years, will come to fruition.

We did not enter a hurling team last year, as we struggled badly in previous years to field a team. It is an unfortunate situation, because as a hurling division we are encountering many problems in our efforts to produce a team. A meeting has taken place, already, this year to try and rectify the situation, but as of now I am not to hopeful.

referees.

I am delighted to report that the Referee’s committee of the Seandun division is going from strength to strength. This is testimony to the work, undertaken by Cathaoirleach, Eamonn O’Murchu and his fellow officers. Regular meetings are well attended, and any problems are ironed out immediately. It was encouraging to hear that at a recent meeting, more new recruits are participating in a foundation refereeing course, to add to an already very committed group. The addition of new referee’s is welcome as an increasing number of our referees are

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now in demand at the highest level, exemplified by the following appointments: Colm Lyons, All-Ireland Fe21 H.C (B) final and County Senior H.C.Final, James Dorgan, County Senior Football Final, Kevin Murphy, County Junior (A) Football Final and Cathal Egan, County Junior (B) Hurling Final. We congratulate those referees on their appointment’s, they have set the goals for everyone else to achieve.

On my own behalf I would to thank all referees for their co-operation during the year.

Discipline.

In general discipline within our games is of a high standard. However, we have had a couple of unsavoury incidents during the year. These incidents have no place, whatsoever, within our games, and the C.C.C. of Seandun will not be found wanting in dealing with such matters, and/or individuals. Of course we would prefer not to have to deal with such matters, so please let the old adage, every player has to go to work the following morning apply.

Ballinlough grounds.

In late 2009, the divisional officers took the decision to renovate the Ballinlough grounds. A new drainage system, was installed, boundry fencing erected and general improvements were made. We came in for a lot of criticism during 2010, regarding the state of the playing surface, mainly, due to circumstances beyond our control. However, we now have a playing surface second to none, all the work done on a very, very limited budget. We are lucky to have a very dedicated ground staff, who spare no effort in having the ground in pristine condition for all games.

sponsors.

The current recession has hit the division very hard in recent years, as it has with many other organisations. We are, forever, grateful to Silversprings Moran Hotel, in particular Manager Eoin Daly for their sponsorship of our Junior Hurling and Football Championships. While it is not easy to bring new sponsors on board, we will be making a renewed effort for 2012, to entice new people along, especially, for league sponsorship and Man of the Match awards, we will welcome everyone.

Golf classic and Finance.

At last years convention we failed to elect a Treasurer. After a lot of hard work, former Cathaoirleach, Niall O Cathain, stepped into the breach. A very welcome addition to the officer board. At the time we had a substantial overdraught. Niall’s first job was to organise a golf classic to alleviate same. While it will dealt with,at length, in the treasurer’s report, considering we started late, it proved a great success. Our grateful thanks to all the firms, individuals, and especially the clubs, both from our own division and other divisions for their outstanding support, on the day. Lessons were learned this year, and hopefully next year’c classic will be more successful.

Publicity.

We, in the Seandun division, are very grateful for the excellent coverage afforded to our games, by the press and radio media during the championship season. John Coughlan, in his capacity as Evening Echo reporter, gave outstanding coverage to our games during the season. We are deeply grateful to Echo Sports Editor, John Mc Hale, for his continued goodwill towards Divisional activities, and let’s not forget the staff of the Evening Echo, who accept the results every Sunday evening. We cannot forget radio presenters Michael Scanlon, 103FM and Finbarr Mc Carthy, 96FM, for promoting our games on their respective sports programmes during the year. Their commitment was very much appreciated.

Bereavements.

Unfortunately, as in every other year, a number of our colleagues, and their loved ones, who have given tremendous service to our association, have passed to their eternal reward. People like Richie Barrett, (Raonaithe Nemo), Sean Buckley (Raonaithe Nemo), whose loss ,particulary, shocked us all, Dave O’Brien (Fanaithe an Ghleanna) a man who has given outstanding service to his club, Eilish Mc Suibhne, wife of Michael Mc Suibhne, former County Juvenile Board runai, Dave Mc Carthy (Cumann Uinsinn), where does one start to comment on Davy Mc. A once in a lifetime character, He took a personal interest in our divisional affairs, from being a Seandun selector, board rep. and insisted in sponsoring the Fe21 H.C.(A) Man of the Match award in latter years. All these people, and other C.L.C.G. members who haved gone to their eternal reward, are huge losses to their respective clubs, but the bigger loss is to their close families and friends. “Ni bheidh a leitheid ann aris”. Ar deis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Finally I would like thank my colleagues for their support during the year, the board delegates and clubs for their co-operation. I would like to wish all players, members and supporters a very Happy Christmas a prosperous and successful New Year.

Financial statement 2011 2010Income €95,900 85,662Expenditure (€73,457) (€85,673) Deficit/Surplus €22,443 €11

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DuIchE EaLLa

uachtarán: Proinnsias Ó hÉalaithe

cathaoirleach: Ristéard Ó Murchú

Leas cathaoirleach: Seosamh Ó Céirín

rúnaí: Stiofán Ó Loingsigh

cisteoir: Antóin MacAmhlaoibh

Oifigeach Forbartha Seán MacAmhlaoibh

Oifigeach cultúrtha: Diarmuid Ó Dubhda

Teachtaí do coiste chontae:

Ristéard Ó Murchú Dónal S. Ó Murchú

Coiste Dúiche Ealla had a total of 21 Club Affiliations, 20 from within Duhallow and Kilgarvan entering our Junior Hurling League. The year under review has been one of the most successful for Duhallow Clubs in recent times, with at present, no fewer than 4 County titles in both League and Championship. The advent of County League competitions has added spice to our own internal Leagues.

BrEaKDOWN OF GaMEs

Junior A Hurling:

League: 8 Teams, 35 Games

Championship: 6 Teams, 9 Games

Junior A Football:

League: 13 Teams, 58 Games

Championship: 10 Teams, 16 Games

Secondary: 13 teams, 12 games

Junior B Hurling:

League: 10 Teams, 50 Games

Championship: 10 Teams, 9 Games

Junior B Football:

League: 15 Teams, 58 Games

Championship: 18 Teams, 17 Games

U21 Hurling:

Championship: 6 Teams, 8 Games

U21 Football:

Championship: 10 Teams, 14 Games

Divisional Teams (Games ex. challenge)

Sinsear Iomáint (3 games), Sinsear Peil (3 games), Fé 21 Iomáint (3 games), Fé 21 Peil (3 games), Mionúir Iomáint (6 games), Fé 16 Iomáint (11 games)

Fé 16 Peil (TBC), Fé 15 Iomáint (3 games), Fé 15 Peil (TBC), Fé 14 Iomáint (7 games), Fé 14 Peil (3 games)

The Board also has a subcommittee to organise Primary School Competitions within the Division. Such is the competition on offer that Schools outside of Duhallow are eager to take part. Details are as follows:

Iomáint 29 Boys Games, 11 Girls Games

Peil 71 Boys Games, 77 Girls Games,

7 Mixed Games

Total 195 Games

rOLL OF hONOur

Competition Winners Runners-Up

Jahc Kilbrin Freemount

JahL Banteer Kilbrin

singleton cup Meelin Millstreet

u21hc To be completed

JBhc Castlemagner v Meelin

JBhL Kilbrin Banteer

JaFc Kanturk Rockchapel

JaFL Dromtariffe Lyre

Nevin cup Knocknagree Dromtariffe

Duhallow cup Kiskeam Rockchapel

u21Fc Millstreet Cullen

JBFc 1 Rockchapel Newmarket

JBFc 2 Glenlara Lyre

JBFL 1 Millstreet Lyre

JBFL 2 Freemount St Johns

In the past year, we again had very valuable and welcome sponsorship of our Primary Competitions. We are grateful to DUCON Concrete, Kanturk Credit Union and EPS for their support. NORTH CORK CO-OP were fantastic sponsors of our Divisional Teams.

A worrying factor during the year was the decrease of nearly €8,000 in combined Gate Receipts from our

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Junior A Football and Hurling Finals, and of over €12,000 in our Gates in total. Our Board has shown itself to be accommodating to other bodies and units of our Association when requested, but such a financial cost cannot be sustained again, and needs to be monitored.

Games commenced on the 28 January with the U21 Football Championship and apart from one weekend early in the year, we were fortunate not to have any postponements during the year. Junior A Football Championship commenced prior to the exams which was a new departure for the Board, yet vital considering the high number of games and calls on Duhallow players during the Summer. It is great to see so many Duhallow players now receiving the recognition they deserve by being selected for a Cork Inter-County team, across all age groups and grades.

The success of Meelin by claiming All-Ireland Junior Club honours, was a proud moment for all Hurling supporters in the Division, with a fantastic contingent travelling to Pairc an Chrocaigh.Newmarket’s marvellous achievement in winning the Premier Intermediate Football Championship, this following a poor start in the competition, was a great personal triumph for Danny Culloty. Victories also for Kiskeam and Meelin in the County Leagues, heartbreak for Ballydesmond in their decider, while best wishes to Kilbrin who take part in the JBHL Co. Final shortly.

Kilbrin regained the JAHC crown they last held in 2007, but were put to the pin of their collar by gallant efforts from Banteer and Freemount. However, county success eluded them with a semi-final defeat to Charleville, the eventual champions. Kanturk continued on their winning ways after lifting the Duhallow JAFC title, with victories over Glenbower Rovers, Bandon and a sublime performance against Mitchelstown in the final, to claim county honours. Alas, the Munster campaign was a bridge too far with defeat to Dromid Pearses after extra time.

Duhallow teams did not have any success this year. Our Senior Hurlers and Footballers availed of the Round Robin introduced, however, did not qualify. Again our U21 team reached a County final for the FOURTH year in a row, but lost out to a well balanced Midleton side. The U20 footballers reached the final of the Duhallow Invitational Cup and great credit to John Fintan Daly for his efficient organising of the tournament.

The new County-wide Junior B Championships were a great addition, where Lismire reached the County Semi-Final of the Hurling. A fantastic victory for Glenlara in our own JBFC, ending a famine of 29 years.

Our thanks to John Tarrant for his excellent work in promoting Duhallow games. It doesn’t matter if it is a Junior game or U12 game, John is always present. Each week match reports on our games can be together with a plethora of photographs.

The new GAA email system has been extended now to Club PROs and Chairpersons. This makes communication easier for all. At present, the Board is developing a website, which will be launched in 2012.

Duhallow has a proud Scór tradition and congratulations to all Clubs who dedicate their time to promote Irish culture in its best light. Well done to Clubs on their successes in Scór na bPaistí, Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear.

The Board’s gratitude to Dromtariffe, Knocknagree and Millstreet for hosting games in the Annual HUMPHREY KELLEHER TOURNAMENT (Fé 15 Peil – InterCounty). Run in conjunction with Coiste na nÓg, it was a great success.

Many individuals within the Division were part of the hosting of Féile na nÓg during the Summer, where 183 teams took part. Plenty of excitement generated around the county in anticipation of this and our thanks to all for making it a wonderful event – host Clubs, venues, Referees and Co-ordinators.

We were fortunate to have had Donncha O’Connor as a Coach over the past two and a half years. This scheme was very popular with all our youth. Donncha has now taken up Full-Time employment and continues to be a fantastic ambassador for our games. During the Summer, the Board organized 4 Summer Camps for teenagers, which had four of our highest profile players as Head Coaches.

2 Development Committees (Hurling & Football) were established under the Chairmanship of our Development Officer, Seán McAuliffe. Hopefully their recommendations can generate constructive debate to enhance our games.

The Board held a very successful social evening at Kanturk Golf Club on Friday, March 18 where presentations were made to Tom Dennehy and Tom Walsh on their outstanding services. It was great to see so many in attendance and special mention to the families of both, who also arrived in numbers. The Board also paid grants to Clubs who had recently purchased Defibrillators.

Some wonderful people and Duhallow Gaels passed away during this year, and the Division is all the poorer for their passing, I feel compiled to mention a few. The year started on a very sad note with the tragic deaths of Michael Murphy (Ballydesmond) and Rory O’Connor (Lyre/Banteer). The Division lost a great supporter in Bridie O’Sullivan (formerly of Nadd) and the recent bereavement of young Shane O’Connor (Boherbue) while in Spain, was a great loss.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha go léir.

FINaNcIaL suMMarY

Income €74,057

Expenditure €72,516

Surplus €1,541

Net current Assets €26,017

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aBhaNN DuBh

chairman: Christy Morrissey

Vice chairman: John O Donnell

secretary: Denis Twomey

Tresurer: Denis Hickey

PrO: Barry Ahearne

Development officer: John Geaney

cultural Officer: Daithi Peirce

cOMPETITIONs

PrEMIEr JuNIOr hurLING chaMPIONshIP.

Charleville Are The P J H Champions This Year After They Overcame Kildorrery In The Final On A Score Line Of 2 12 To 0 10 In Buttevant On 6/11/11. They Are Also County Junior Hurling Champions After They Were Nominated By The Board To Represent Avondhu In The Competition. They First Overcame Ballinhassig on a Score Line of 2 21 to 0 06. Next up were the Duhallow Champions Kilbrin who Charleville beat on a Score Line of 2 17 to 0 12. In the County Final Charleville over came Mayfield after a replay on a Score Line of 2 10 to 0 11. The North Cork Final was played after the County Final

JuNIOr a hurLING chaMPIONshIP.

Kilworth Beat Kilshannig on A Score Line of 3 10 To 0 10 in Buttevant on 16 /10 /11.

JuNIOr B hurLING chaMPIONshIP.

Ballyhea Over Came Being Down To 14 Men to Beat Shanballymore on a Score Line of 0 15 To 1 10 in Doneraile on 2 /10 /11

u 21 a hurLING chaMPIONshIP.

Charleville over Came Neigbours Newtown in a Fantastic Final on a Score Line Of 1 13 To 1 12 In Mourneabbey on 27 /9/ 11.

u 21 B hurLING chaMPIONshIP.

Ballyhea Won This Competition When They Defeated Kildorrery on A Score Line of 4 09 To 2 06 in Mallow On

20 / 9 /11. They Were Defeated By Ballygarven in the 1st Round of the County

u 21 c hurLING chaMPIONshIP.

In Buttevant on 22/10/11 Shanballymore Had a Big Win over Milford on a Score Line of 1 23 To 1 08

D 1 hurLING LEaGuE.

This Years Div 1 Hurling League Was Combined With The Imokillys Division 1 Hurling League After 75 Games The Final Was Won By Sarsfields Of Imokilly When They Defeated Newtown On A Score Line Of 2 15 To 1 15 In Fermoy On 31 /7 /11.

D 2 hurLING LEaGuE.

Harbour Rovers Defeated Clyda Rovers in Castletownroche on A Score Line of 3 15 To 0 15. Harbour Rovers have progressed in the County League with wins over Bride Rovers and St Finbarrs and are now in a County League Final

D 3 hurLING LEaGuE.

Fermoy Beat Shanballymore on A Score Line of 2 14 To 0 07 to capture the Div 3 Hurling League Title in Mallow

cOuGhLaN cuP.

Deferred till start of 2012

NauGhTON cuP.

When writing this Report Newtown and Araglin were in the final of this Competition and they were fixed to play on Sunday November 20th . This Cup Competition was in Memory of Dermot Naughton of Newtown

JuNIOr a FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP.

Mitchelstown Claimed Back To Back Titles When They Defeated Clyda Rovers In The Final On A Score Line Of 2 22 To 1 05 In Ballyhooly On 11 /9/11. They Defeated Urhan in the 1st Round of the County. They went on to defeat Courcey Rovers in the Semi Final by 1 04 to 0 06. Mitchelstown were beaten in the County Final by Kanturk.

JuNIOr B 1 FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP.

Araglin emerged winners of this competition when they beat Deel Rovers on a score line of 2 09 to 0 09 in Kildorrery on 13/11/11

JuNIOr B 2 FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP.

Mitchelstown Over Came Kildorrery on A Score Line of 2 15 To 0 05 in Araglin on 5/7/11

u 21 a FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP.

Glanworth Claimed This Title When They Beat Fermoy After A Replay On A Score Line Of 4 07 To 2 09 In Kildorrery On 30/4/11. Glanworth Were Defeated By Beara In The 1st Round Of The County.

u21 B FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP.

Buttevant Over Came Kildorrery on A Score Line of 3 10 To 0 10 in Charleville on 23/4/11. Buttevant Were Defeated In the Semi Final of the County By Cill Na Martra.

u21 c FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP.

Shanballymore defeated Deel Rovers in Ballyhea on a Score line of 2 09 to 0 08 on 19/3/11

D 1 FOOTBaLL LEaGuE.

Liscarroll captured the div 1 football league when they beat kilshannig on a Score Line of 2 08 To 0 08 in Buttevant . They were beaten in the County League by Glenbower Rovers

D 2 FOOTBaLL LEaGuE.

Doneraile Defeated Shanballymore after Extra Time on A Score Line of 3 10 To 2 11 in Castletownroche.

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Doneraile went on to compete in the County League where they defeated Dungourney but were then defeated by Randal Og in the Semi Final.

D 3 FOOTBaLL LEaGuE.

Grange Had A Fantastic Win Over Charleville To Capture this Title On A Score Line Of 1 08 To 0 04 In Doneraile.

BrENaNN cuP.

At the time of writing this competition was at Semi Final stage.

NaGLE cuP.

At the time of writing this competition was at Semi Final stage.

I would like to thank all our Sponsors for their support over the past year and wish them every success in

the future and I would also urge all our members to support our Sponsors whenever possible.

sYMPaThY.

Over the past year we lost some well known people from our Gaa fraternity in Avondhu. I would like to take this opportunity to pass on the Boards condolences to the Families and Friends who have lost Loved Ones in the

past year. Ar eis de go riadh se.

GaELTachT schOLarshIPs.

San mbliain seo as an Ceanntair cuireadh 30 scolairi go dti an Gaeltacht. This year 30 students were granted Scholarships to the Ballingeary Gaeltacht.

FINaNcIaL suMMarY

2011 2010

Income €129,834 €270,199

Expenditure €140,317 €272,963

Deficit €10.483 €2,764

Balance Shee

Current Assets €100,954 €109,983

Net Assets €86,247 €95,276

Current Liabilities €147,707 €14,707

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rOINN OIr DhEIscEarT

cathaoirleach Sean Middleton

Leas cathaoirleach Padraig Ó Deasúnaigh

rúnaí Miles DeBarra

cisteoir Liam Bheb

Oifigeach Forbartha Padraig Ó Néill

Oiofigeach Poibliochta Seamus Mac Firbhisig

The Annual Convention of Roinn Oir Dheisceart will take place in Riverstick Community Hall on Monday December 5th. 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.

2011 was yet again another great year for the Division.

The Intermediate Hurlers of Ballymartle got the year off to a great start when they won the All Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Final following an exciting victory.

In the County Championship there was joy for Courcey Rovers who won the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, defeating Youghal in the Final while Kinsale claimed the County Intermediate Football Title with victory over Castletownbere.

In the County Junior ‘B’ Football Championship there was success for Belgooly when they defeated Charleville to claim the County Title.

Valley Rovers defeated Glanmire to win the Premier 2 Minor Football Championship Title while Ballygarvan reached the Final of the County Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Championship but had to give best to St. Catherines.

Carrigaline reached the County Under 21 Football Championship Final but had to give best to O’Donovan Rossa after a replay.

Cork were crowned All Ireland Junior Football Champions defeating Sligo in the Final. Brian Coughlan and Richard O’Sullivan from the Kinsale Club were members of the victorious team while Paul McCarthy (Kinsale) was a Selector with the victorious team.

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

Courcey Rovers won the Junior ‘A’ Football Championship while Carrigaline were successful in the Under 21 ‘A’ Football championship. Belgooly and Ballinhassig were champions at Junior ‘B’ and Under 21 ‘B’ Football respectively.

JuNIOr ‘a’ hurLING chaMPIONshIPSponsored 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. Carrigaline defeated Ballymartle and Ballinhassig overcame Kinsale to qualify for the Final. The Final was played in Riverstick with victory going to Ballinhassig on a 1-15 to 0-10 scoreline. The Final was refereed by Anthony Cummins (Ballymartle)

JuNIOr ‘B’ hurLING chaMPIONshIP

Seven teams entered this competition. A total of five games were played. Ballygarvan overcame Valley Rovers and Ballymartle defeated Ballinhassig to qualify for the Final. In the final played in Belgooly Ballymartle retained their title with a 3-17 to 2-7 victory over Ballygarvan. The referee for this final was Colm Harrington (Carrigaline)

FE 21 ‘a’ hurLING chaMPIONshIPSponsored by The Good Fish Co.

Six teams entered this competition and a total of six games were played, including a replay.with Courcey Rovers and Carrigaline qualifying for the final. In the semi-finals, Carrigaline defeated Valley Rovers while Courcey Rovers defeated Kinsale. In the final played under lights at Riverstick victory went to Carrigaline on a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-10. Ken Healy (Ballymartle) 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 Riverstick victory went to Ballygarvan on a 4-13 to 3-11 scoreline. The Referee for this Final was Ken Healy (Ballymartle)

JuNIOr ‘a’ FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIPSponsored by Johnny’s Return, Crosshaven

Nine teams competed in this competition. A total of twelve games were played. Courcey Rovers and Ballygarvan qualified for the Final with victories over Valley Rovers and Tracton in the semi finals. The Final was played in Riverstick with Ger Harrington (Carrigaline) as Referee and Courcey Rovers were crowned champions on a 1-5 to 0-6 scoreline.

JuNIOr ‘B’ FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP

Six teams entered this competition, in which a total of five games were played. Tracton and Belgooly contested the Final following semi final victories over Crosshaven and Ballinhassig. The Final was played in Riverstick with Belgooly taking the title on a 3-12 to 0-4 scoreline. Michael Harrington (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 Kinsale contested the Final played in Belgooly following semi final wins over Ballymartle and Valley Rovers. Carrigaline 2-15 Kinsale 0-10. The Referee was Liam O’Riordan (Belgooly)

FE 21 ‘B’ FOOTBaLL chaMPIONshIP

Eight teams took part in this competition playing a total of 7 games. In the semi final Tracton got a walk over from Belgooly while Ballinhassig defeated Carrigaline. In the

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final played in Kinsale victory went to Ballinhassig on a 1-12 to 1-4 scoreline with Paul McCarthy (Kinsale) as Referee.

JuNIOr ‘a’ hurLING LEaGuE 2010

Ballymartle and Tracton played the Final of the 2010 Junior Hurling League in Carrigaline in early March with victory going to Ballymartle on a 3-10 to 0-10 scoreline

INTErDIVIsIONaL JuNIOr LEaGuEs

As part of the County Board Strategic Plan Interdivision Junior Leagues ‘A’ and ‘B’ in both Hurling and Football were introduced for a two year period (2011-2012). The initial plan was that Carrigdhoun/Seandun would form one Region with Imokilly joined with Avondhu, Muskerry joined with Duhallow and Carbery an entity on its own. The finalists in each Region to qualify for County League quarter finals.

As the suggested partnership of Carrigdhoun and Seandun did not materialise an arrangement was entered into with the Carbery Division to set up an Inter Divisional League between both Divisions. A Steering Committee was set up consisting of John Middleton and John Corcoran, joint Chairpersons: Myles Barry and Ogie Crowley, joint Secretaries with Pat Desmond, Vice Chairman South East Board and Donal Leahy, Carbery PRO.

Six competitions were organised – Junior ‘A’ and Junior ‘B’ in both Hurling and Football and Carrigdhoun Cups in both ‘A’ Hurling and Football.

A total of 420 games were played in all competitions and while there are conflicting views in relation to the success or otherwise of the Leagues I would suggest that Clubs in both Divisions would reflect on what happened in 2011 and come up with suggestions as to how we could improve the Leagues for the betterment of our Clubs in 2012.

carrIGDhOuN / MuNsTEr FE 15 hurLING

This competition was played in Riverstick with Cork defeating Waterford in the Final on a 2-14 to 2-8 screline. In the Plate Final Limerick defeated Waterford by 0-12 to 2-5. Sincere thanks to the Ballymartle 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

NO. OF GaMEs PLaYED

Junior Hurling Championship A & B 19

U21 Hurling Championship A & B 7

Junior Hurling League 2010 1

TOTaL 27

Junior Football Championship A & B 17

U21 Football Championship A & B 10

TOTaL 54

FINaNcIaL sTaTEMENT

Expenses €31885

Income €23524

Excess of Expenditure over Income €8361

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rOINN Iar DhEIscEarTcathlaoirleach Deaglán Breathneach

Leas cathlaoirleach Seán Ó Corcórain

rúnaí Ogie Ó Crualaoi

cisteoir Proinnsias Ó Longaigh

Oifigeach Poiblí Donail Ó Laochadh

Oifigeach Forbartha Aidain Ó Ruairc

Oifigeach cultúr Eamonn Ó Síocháin

A total of 121 teams entered our various Championships and 129 games were played. The following table indicates the number of games played in our Championships (2010 in brackets)

Comortas Iomaint PeilJunior A 22 (22) 32 (33)Junior B 7 (12) 7 (13)Junior C 3 (5) 6 (7)Junior D - 11 (12)

Under 21A 4 (6) 10 (10)Under 21B 5 (5) 10 (11)Under 21C 5 (3) 7 (4)

Iomlan 46 (53) 83 (90)

KINETIca Junior ahc

Fifteen teams entered. Dohenys beat Ballinascarthy in one semi-final while St Oliver Plunketts beat Clonakilty in the other. St Oliver Plunketts beat Dohenys in Final to record their first win in this championship, before losing out to Kilbrin in Co Qtr-final following a replay.

KINETIca Junior Bhc

Diarmuid O Mathuna beat O Donovan Rossa in one semi-final while Bantry Blues beat Kilbree in the other. D O Mathuna beat Bantry Blues in the final.

KINETIca Junior chc

Four teams entered this Championship. Kilbrittain beat St Colums in Final.

clona Milk u21 ahc

Five teams took part in this Championship. Newcestown beat Ballinascarthy in the semi-final while Kilbrittain defeated Bandon in the other. Kilbrittain beat Newcestown the final. The lost to Duhallow in Qtr-final of County.

clona Milk u21 Bhc

Seven teams entered this Championship. Dohenys beat St Marys in the final before losing to Ballygarvan in the Co Qtr-final.

clona Milk u21 chc

Six teams entered. Randel Óg beat Gabriel Rangers in the final.

Buckley Financial Junior aFc

Twenty two teams entered this championship. Bandon beat St Marys in one semi final while Clann na nGael beat Castlehaven in the other. Bandon defeated Clann na nGael in final. They lost out to Kanturk in County semi-final having accounted for St Finbarrs in Qtr-final following a replay.

Buckley Financial Junior BFc

Eight teams entered this championship. Goleen beat Bandon in the Final.

Buckley Financial Junior cFc

Seven teams entered this Championship. O Donovan Rossa beat St James in the final

Buckley Financial Junior DFc

Twelve teams took part in this Championship. Castlehaven beat Diarmuid O Mathuna in the Final.

clona Milk u21aFc

Eleven teams entered the Championship. O Donovan Rossa beat Bandon in the Final. Following victories over Nemo Rangers & Midleton the recorded a great win over Carrigaline in the County Final.

clona Milk u21BFc

Eleven teams took part in this Championship. Kilbrittain beat Kilmeen in the final. They lost out to Glenbower Rovers in County semi-final following a replay.

clona Milk u21cFc

Four teams took part in this Championship which was played on a round robin basis. Randel Óg beat Barryroe in the final.

LEaGuEs

Junior Leagues involving Carbery clubs were organised and ran by new Carbery Beara Carrigdhoun Regional Leagues committee of which three of our officers (Leas-Cathlaorleach Runai and PRO) were members

Financial summary

Income €37,636

Expenditure €35,353

Surplus €2,283

Investments €727

Current Assets €130,986

Current Liabilities €4,763

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BÓrD MIONÚr cOIsTE chONTaE cOrcaIGhE 2010 rEsuLTs

Premier 1 county Minor hurling League semi FinalNa Piarsaigh defeated ShandrumFinalNa Piarsaigh defeated Blackrock

Premier 2 county Minor hurling League – Quarter FinalsErins Own defeated DouglasCastlelyons defeated Russell Roverssemi FinalsSliabh Rua defeated Erins OwnCastlelyons defeted Courcey RvrsFinalCastlelyons defeated Sliabh Rua

county ‘a’ Minor hurling League – semi FinalsRathluirc defeated AghabullogueWatergrasshill defeated Na Piarsaigh (2)county ‘a’ Minor hurling League –FinalRathluirc defeated Watergrasshill

county ‘B’ Minor hurling League - FinalSt Marks defeated Clyda Rovers

12 a side county Minor hurling League – semi FinalClondrohid defeated O’Donovan RossaFinalBanteer defeated Clondrohid

county ‘a’ regional Minor League - FinalAghabullogue defeated Na Piarsaigh (2)

Premier 2 county Minor Football League – Quarter FinalsClonakilty defeated Canovee Donoughmore defeated Midletonsemi FinalsClonakilty defeated BandonDonoughmore defeated MallowFinalClonakilty defeated Donoughmore

county ‘B’ Minor Football League - FinalPobal Uí Chaoimh defeated Aghabullogue, following a replay

12 a side county Minor Football League – FinalTadhg MacCartaigh defeated Urhan

county ‘a’ regional Minor Football League - FinalValley Rovers defeated Blarney

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cOIsTE Na NÓG

Cathaoirleach: Marc Ó’SiocháinLeas Cathaoirleach: Seán Ó’PuirseailCisteóir: Eamonn Ó’ForaisRúnaí: Séamus S. Ó’hÉaluightheOifigeach Poiblióchta: Cian O’BriainOifigeach Cultúra: Seanacháin Ó’hUidhir

12 months ago following County Convention and in accordance with the Strategic Vision and Action Plan 2010 – 2015, Coiste na nÓg was born.

Terms of Reference were issued giving Coiste na nÓg responsibility for Under Age affairs from Minor Grade downwards. It was to have four Regional Sub-Committees as follows: central regionA County Wide Region that will cater for the strongest clubs in the City, large urban areas and other clubs from strong areas in the County can also be included on a Review or Grading basis or even following a request from a club.Western regionIncluding Teams / Clubs from Cairbre, Beara and West Muscraí that are not included in the Central Region.East region Covering Clubs / Teams from Carrigdhoun, Imokilly, East Muscraí and Seandún, again excluding Clubs / Teams in the Central Region. North regionA Region including teams from Avondhu and Duth Ealla again excluding Clubs / Teams in the Central Region.

In the initial period following County Convention a number of meetings took place with Coiste Chontae Chorcaí and attended by Oifigeach Coiste na nÓg and also attended by Members of the Regional bodies as well as the members of the independently appointed Grading Committee, the latter body’s sole responsibility being the grading of the respective teams for competition. Being the initial year, it was an arduous task but one carried out with diligence by this body. Not all clubs were satisfied with gradings and as per agreement a review was granted, but the final decision rested with the Gradings Committee.

rebel Óg.Following a series of meeting the launch of Rebel Óg, the Coiste na nÓg Logo took place at the County Hall Cork in the presence of Uachtarán, CLCG, Cristeóir Ó’Cuana, Officers of the County Board, Divisional Officers, Officers of Coiste na nÓg, Regional Coiste na nÓg officers as well as members of the Oireachtas, Local Councillors and other invited guests. This was a big occasion for Coiste na nÓg and one that was enjoyed by the assembled gathering. Since the launch much favourable comment has been made on the choice of Rebel Óg as the Coiste’s official logo.

GamesThe playing season eventually commenced, some weeks later than anticipated, and once games commenced, well contested competitions took place and Coiste na nÓg had its own first action with the County series in Feile na nGael.

Feile na nGael56 teams entered with 26 in the ‘A’ Grade and 30 in the ‘B’ grade. As in previous years ‘A’ Grade and ‘B’ Grade winners qualified for the National Finals, this year held in Galway. A total of 25 games were necessary to complete the ‘A’ Championship while in the ‘B’ Grade a total of 29 games were played. Rounds 1 and 2 were played on a home and away basis, the remaining games at neutral venues. Our thanks to Coiste Chontae Chorcaí for the use of the Páirc Uí Rinn facility for the finals. It added greatly to the occasion.

‘A’ Winners Blackrock Runners Up Sarsfields

‘B’ Winners Ahan Gaels Runners Up Watergrasshill

While eventual All Ireland honours eluded the Cork Teams, nevertheless they did their Clubs and County proud by their performances.

A Skills Competition also took place with Paul Kirwan (Éire Óg) being successful. Paul performed well in hazardous conditions on the Finals day in Galway and eventual finished in fifth place.

Non Examinations competitionsThese competitions again took place commencing in early May concluding during June, prior to the commencement of the games under the control of the various Regional Committees.

These games provided significant games for boys during the time when others were making final preparations for their important Leaving Certificate Examinations. In total 48 hurling games were played with 51 games necessary to complete the football competition. Some very exciting contests ensued with scoring difference necessary to determine some qualifying placings.

hurling Winners runners up

‘A’ Midleton Blackrock

‘B’ Ballincollig Bishopstown

‘C’ Carrigaline Glen Rovers

‘C’ Semi Finals

Glen Rovers bt Kilbrittain

Carrigaline bt Courcey Rovers

‘D’ Blackwater Rovers Passage

Football Winners runners up

‘A’ Ballincollig St. Michaels

‘A’ Semi Finals

St Michaels bt Douglas

Ballincollig bt St. Finbarrs

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‘B’ Setantas Brian Dillons (after extra time)

‘C’ Glanmire St. Nicholas

‘C’ Semi Finals

St Nicholas bt Éire Óg

Glanmire bt Macroom

Inter regional competitionsSome very exciting games took place before champions were decided. It is encouraging to see some of the smaller clubs gaining their place on the honours list. Well done to all participating teams without competition we could not have winners.

Under 13 Hurling Under 13 Football

Winners Runners Up Winners Runners Up

A Russsell Rvrs Inniscarra A Carbery Rgrs Boherbue

B St. Catherines Kilbrittain B Ml Gabriel Og

C Whitechurch Kilmichael C D. O’Mathúna’s Cill na

D Dripsey Whites Cross D Uibh Laoire Dripsey

Under 14 Hurling Under 14 Football

Winners Runners Up Winners Runners Up

A Ahan Gaels Car. na A Glenville Kanturk

B Bride Rvrs Dromtarriffe B Lyre Ballinora

C Kilmichael Argideen C Crosshaven Barryroe

D Dripsey St. James D St Colms Dripsey

Under 15 Hurling Under 15 Football

Winners Runners Up Winners Runners Up

A Youghal Mayfield A

B Tomás Whitechurch B

C C

Under 16 Hurling Under 16 Football

Winners Runners Up Winners Runners Up

A Aghabullogue Ballinora A

B Bantry Blues Russell B Castlehaven Knocknagree

C Clondrohid St Marks C St. Colums Western

D St Colums Banteer

Minor Hurling Minor Football

Winners Runners Up Winners Runners Up

A Fermoy Newcestown A Kanturk Ilen Rvrs

B Croke Rvrs Dromtarriffe B Western Gaels Dromtarriffe

C Ballyhea Bantry Blues C Kilmeen Cill na

D Kilmacabea Churchtown D Aghinagh Liscarroll

under 16 Long PuckA very successful County long puck took place with qualification for the Munster and subsequently the All Ireland series.

An initial entry of 32 saw opening segments of the competition held at Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Ballincollig and Newcestown. From these 4 venues the 12 qualifiers participated in two semi finals at Páirc Uí Rinn and from here the 6 finalists took to the pitch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh before Watergarsshill’s Darragh O’Callaghan won the Cork Title, but not before he had to endure a winner take all shot when Michael Abernethy (Midleton) ended level with Darragh after the initial three shots. All rounds were run off during the intervals at Senior / Intermediate Championship games and provided some very entertaining fare for the attendance who entered the spirit with their vocal support for the contestants. Thanks to the Clubs hosting the Adult Championship games for their assistance and to Coiste Chontae Chorcaí for their co-operation in having this event as half time in the County Board fixtures.

Darragh subsequently went on to win the Munster Title and ended Runner Up in the All Ireland Title, both himself and the Co Offaly winner broke the record for number of pucks taken to complete the course. Well done Darragh.

summer urbanisation ProgrammeThis Pilot Scheme with John Neville in the driving seat was a very worthwhile effort and we are indebted to John for his efforts during his term. While John carried out a vast and varied amount of work in his term, the resurrection of a GAA Club in the South Parish (Lough Rovers / Redmonds) area is to be commended. We will await further progress in this regard with interest.

The ‘Games on the Green’ a wonderful initiative is to be applauded with hoped for expansion to many other areas.

refereesA special thank you to the many who officiated at our games during the year. We encouraged some of the newer brigade of officials to our games and hopefully the experience gained will be of benefit in the years ahead. We say a special thanks to Oliver Webb who hangs up his whistle at the end of this season. Over the years Oliver has been a wonderful servant to Bórd na Mionúr (1992 – 2010) and again this past year officiating at many Coiste na nÓg games. Many thanks Oliver, enjoy the retirement, it is well deserved.

Inter county competitionsTwo weekends a year are set aside for these competitions at Under 14, Under 15, Under 16 and Under 17 in both Hurling and Football. As part of the preparation for these competitions squad sessions take place on the last Saturday of each month and on extra days in the week leading up to the games themselves.

Success this year totalled nine wins for Cork and we congratulate all involved with the preparation

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and organisation of these teams. Over 225 players representing 84 clubs were involved in these squads. Our Coiste Oiliuna and GDA personnel also give valuable time in this regard. Victories included:hurlingUnder 17 Runners up in the Eugene Carey Tournament held in Mallow Under 16 ‘A’ & ‘B’ (Tipperary Supporters Tournament held in Tipperary)Under 15 ‘A’ Teddy Hanley Trophy (held in Cork), & ‘B’ (held in Clare)Under 14 ‘B’ (Sonny Walsh Tournament held in Waterford)FootballUnder 17 Plate winnersUnder 16 ‘A’ & ‘B’ (Munster Council Tournament held in Limerick)Under 15 ‘A’ (held in Cork, Humphrey Kelleher Tournament)Under 14 ‘B’ (Jim Power (Section 2) Tournament held in Waterford)

Interdivisional competitions.Dick Barrett shield Under 15 HurlingWinners Imokillystephen Nolan TrophyUnder 14 HurlingWinners (A): Avondhu Winners (B): Carbery

under age Transfer reviewA Report from the Special Committee, set up by Coiste Chontae Chorcaí was recently submitted, a copy of which has been issued to all clubs. Some adjustments to the transfer situation as is presently contained in the Association’s Treoraí Oifigiúl are contained in the Committee’s report. It is important that clubs study the report as it will come, in the form of a motion to Comdháil Bhliantúil Coiste Chontae.

Development squad review GroupsIn conjunction with Coiste na nÓg a seminar with the Development Squad Review Group held a seminar on Saturday 26th November 2011 in the Rochestown Park Hotel under the Chairmanship of Dr. Liam Hennessy. This seminar entitled ‘Development Squads – Models, Approaches and Decisions’ included presentations from Dr Hennessy, Seanie McGrath, Dinny Maher and Stephen Aboud. The recently appointed Monitoring Committees under the Chairmanship of Pat Kenneally (Hurling) and Brian Cuthbert (Football) were also in attendance on the day. In all a very worthwhile Seminar / Workshop took place which should be of benefit to our Team Managements and Players in the years ahead. Master Fixture PlanIn conjunction with a representative of each of the Regions together with John Purcell, Cian O’Brien, Kevin O’Callaghan and myself, a Master Fixture Plan was put in place and distributed during 2011. In general this Fixture Plan worked well, but understandably in its initial year we had some teething problems. Work has already commenced on putting one in place for 2012. It is anticipated that this will be in clubs’ possession very

early in the New Year. críochMile Buiochas to the Coiste na nÓg Officer Board, the Regional Representatives, Games Manager, Members of the Second Level and Sciath na Scoil not forgetting An tUasal Donncha Ua Ceocháin, Oifigeach Oiliúna, Coiste Chonate Chorcaí for their attendance at and contributions to our meetings in 2011.

Financial statement

Opening Funds 0.00

Add Income to 31/10/2011 272,289.09

Less Exependiture & Accruals to 31/10/2011

274,055.39

Closing Funds (Deficit) (1,716.30)

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Iar BhuNscOILEaNNa chOrcaÍ

Cathaoirleach: Micheál Evans

Rúnaí: Pádraug Paiméar

Cisteoirí: Liam Ó Dúgáin agus Uinseann Ó hEachaighearn

Oifigigh Caidrimh Phoiblí: Feargus Ó Riain agus Gearóid Ó Giobúin

Oifigigh Seirbhísigh: Niall Ó Chaoimh agus Seán Ó Briain

COMORTAISÍ NA gCOLAISTÍ

Buíochas do gach duine idir oifigeach agus múinteoirí a chabhraigh le Coiste Choláistí i mbliana chun ár comórtaisí a chuir cinn agus a thabairt chun chríoch.

The 2010 – 2011 season was once again both productive and rewarding. A high level of skill and sportsmanship was evidenced on the field of play. 201 games were played in total with the breakdown as follows:

Hurling Games Played Football

Games Played

Senior ‘A’ 7 Senior ‘A’ 8Senior ‘B’ 7 Senior ‘B’ 7Senior ‘C’ 7 Senior ‘C’ 716’A’ 7 16’A’ 716’B’ 14 16’B’ 1516’C’ 15 16’C’ 714 ‘A’ 15 14 ‘A’ 1514’B’ 19 14’B’ 1514 1/2.’C’ 14 14 1/2.’C’ 15

We would like to extend the sincerest thanks of Coiste Choláistí Chorcaí to all the teachers who give up their time voluntarily to prepare teams for our various competitions. Without this honourable commitment we would not have an organisation at all, so thank you. Secondly I would like to thank my fellow committee members who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth running and completion of our competitions and the safeguarding of our organisation in what can only be described as unsure times for our colleges.

A special word of thanks must go to Neally O’Keeffe our development officer. The work load that Neally gets through is immense and without a doubt we would not complete our expansive programme of fixtures without his input and expertise.

The continuing situation of Club games being played mid-week under floodlights right through November coupled with their training and challenge matches leaves little time for the College panels to train. Furthermore, this overload of training and games is seriously manifesting itself in the issue of player burnout

and exhaustion. A number of our members have even questioned the viability of continuing the Colleges competitions if the current situation continues. It is simply not practical to continue within the existing constraints. A decision must be made at County Board level to provide a definite window for our competitions with no Club games being played during that window.

Na Comórtaisí 2010/2011

Buateoirí

Sinsir ‘A’ Iomáint: CBS Mainistir na CorannSinsir ‘B’ Iomáint: Scoil Ph. Carraig Uí LeighinnSinsir ‘C’ Iomáint: DLS Mágh Chrómtha

Fé 16 ‘A’ Iomáint: Blackwater CSFé 16 ‘B’ Iomáint: Coláiste na mBráithre CríostaíFé 16 ‘C’ Iomáint: DLS Mágh ChrómthaFé 14 ‘A’ Iomáint CBS Mainistir na CorannFé 14 ‘B’ Iomáint: Col. an Spioráid NaomhFé 14 ½. ‘C’ Iomáint: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal

Sinsir ‘A’ Péil: Coláiste Chríost RíSinsir ‘B’ Péil: Baile an RóistighSinsir ‘C’ Péil: Scoil Ph. Baile an Chollaigh

Fé 16 ‘A’ Péil; DLS Mágh ChrómthaFé 16 ‘B’ Péil; CBS Mainistir na CorannFé 16 ‘C’ Péil: Coláiste Mhuire, Crosshaven

Fé 14 ‘A’ Péil; Baile an RóistighFé 14’B’ Péil; Col. Pobal Gleann MeaighirFé 14’C’ Péil; Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal

COMORTAISÍ NA nGAIRM SCOILEANNA 2010-2011

Comórtas Buathóirí Runner-up

‘A’ SH Clonakilty CC St. Brogan’s Col

‘B’ SH Kinsale CS Col. Treasa

‘C’ SH Boherbue Comp St. Goban’s Col

‘A’ SF Clonakilty CC Coachford Col.

‘B’ SF Schull CC Boherbue Comp

‘C’ SF McEgan Col Sc. Mhuire, B. Átha An Gh

‘A’ SGF Schull CC Beara CS

‘B’ SGF Col. An Chraoibhín MICC

‘C’ SGF Sc. Mhuire B. Átha an Gh. McEgan Col

‘A’ JF MICC Clonakilty CC

‘B’ JF St. Goban’s Col. Treasa

‘C’ JF Sc. Mhuire B. Átha an Gh. Davis Col

‘A’ JH Kinsale CC St. Brogan’s

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‘B’ JH Col. Treasa MICC

‘C’ JH Davis Col McEgan Col

‘A’ JFG Schull CC St. Gobans Col

‘B’ JFG Col. Treasa MICC

‘A’ U14F Coachford Col. MICC

‘B’ U14F Col. Ghobnatan Davis Col

‘C’ U14F McEgan Col St. Fanahan’s

‘A’ U14H Coachford Col Clonakilty CC

‘B’ U14H Col. Treasa MICC

‘A’ U14FG Kinsale CS St. Goban’s Co

‘B’ U14FG Boherbue Comp MICC

Munster Champions

‘A’ JF Munster Champions Clonakilty CC

‘B’ JF Munster Champions St. Goban’s Col

‘C’ JF Munster Champions Sc. Mhuire B. Átha an Gh.

‘A’ SF Munster Champions Clonakilty CC

‘B’ SF Munster Champions Schull CC

All Ireland Champions

‘B’ SH All Ireland Champions Kinsale CS

INTErcOuNTY TEaMs

As has been the case over the past number of years an amount of high quality work has gone into the preparation of those teams.

In the intercounty hurling Cork were unlucky to lose their quarter final game against Kilkenny. The senior footballers reclaimed their Munster title but unfortunately lost the All Ireland final after a replay to Donegal.

Football Management: Hugh Murphy, David Drummond and Brendan Duggan.

Hurling Management: Tim O’Connell, Johnny Corcoran, Stapleton.

John O’Brien acted as Liaison Officer for both teams.

CONCLUSIONThe academic year under review was again most successful, one with 194 games played in 23 competitions.

The Committee would like to compliment all the teachers in our schools who do so much to promote Gaelic games. The role of the school management is vital and we wish to express our gratitude for their support.

The Committee would like to compliment our Servicing Officer, John O’Brien, for his tremendous work in not alone organising our fixtures programme but indeed the programme for the Munster Vocational Schools as well.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who helped in so many ways during the year.

Ms. Joan Russell for hes support during the year

Coiste Gairm Oideachais for their financial support

County Board for their help and co-operation

The referees who officiated at our games

To Clubs all over Cork who allowed us use their pitches

The Press and Radio for their excellent coverage of our games

To Bishop McEgan College for allowing us the use of their premises

The following play a significant role in our Games Programmes:

The Principal at St. Brogan’s College, Bandon, Mr. o Paddy Mawe, for the use of the school facilities

Mr. John O’Brien for his magnificent level of o organisation and integrity that he has brought to our games set up

To Margaret Young for all her secretarial o assistance.

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coiste Liathróid Láimhe

cathaoirleach: Sean O hEideagin

rúnaí: Aodh O Cearrolain

Leas cathaoirleach: Gearoid O Murchu

cisteoiri: Peadar O Duinneacha/Aine Ni Faolain

rúnaí Óige: Micheal O Caoimh

clarathóir: Mairead Breathnach

Oifigeach Óige: Don O Cearbhaill

Oifigeach Forbarta: Criostoir O Muirthille

PrO: Peadar O Duinneacha

2011 proved to be the most successful year ever for Cork Handball, with both our adult and juvenile players enjoying unprecedented success on both the National and International front. We won a total of eleven All-Ireland titles,a record nine at adult level and two at juvenile level,three Irish National titles, one Senior and one Intermediate College title, a total of 17 provincial singles & doubles titles,three provincial club titles and many other listed tournament wins all add up to a good year for all concerned. In International handball we won two of the six places on the Irish team that travelled to the US to compete in the USHA Junior championship they won three USHA Junior titles. It proved to be a great year for Ballydesmond’s Catriona Casey/Aishling O Keeffe,for the second year in a row they took the gland slam ofAll-Ireland Minor titles in Ladies Handball Catriona winning Minor Singles in both 40/20 and 60/30 and partnered by Aishling also won doubles in both codes. It also proved to be a big year for Fermoy’s Colm Jordan,he won the All-Ireland Intermediate Softball Singles title,putting in some very promising displays and overcoming many fancied players on the way. Minor 40/20 Singles and Doubles titles were also won, with the very promising Mallow player Killian Carroll taking the singles and partnered his clubmate Patrick Herlihy to also win the doubles. Another very promising player Arthur O Neill, Liscarroll took the 40/20 All-Ireland Junior B Singles title, and he teamed up with up and coming Fermoy player Arthur McDonagh to win Junior B doubles.

all-Ireland Juvenile success

We won two All-Ireland Juvenile titles both in 60/30, with the Liscarroll pair Daniel Relihan/Michael Hedigan, winning U17 Doubles and Mallow player Ryan Harkin winning U17 Singles.We also lost four juvenile All-Ireland Finals and lost a few Munster Finals narrowly to players who went on to win All-Ireland titles.

Juvenile committee/Juvenile activity

We have a very active juvenile committee which is led by Secretary Michael Keeffe,Ballydesmond and he together with Youth Officer Don Carroll, Mallow, Irene Sheehan,Mallow, Paul Kerins,Ballydesmond, Danny Lenihan,Boherbue, Tom Dunne, Kilworth and John Hedigan,Liscarroll have done a fantastic job in setting

a new bar for juvenile handball in the county and providing them with plenty of games in the form of county leagues in the different age groups for both boys and girls.They also worked hard getting more clubs to run juvenile tournaments for all age groups from U8 up. They have also worked hard with our singles and doubles and team representatives to ensure they got the best out of the players by having them better prepared and more focussed to help them enjoy the game.There is a lot of good young players both boys and girls on the scene,lets hope they will continue to commit to handball and to improve their skills,if they do many of them have a very bright future.Clubs have also become more active in promoting juvenile handball with a sizeable of tournaments catering for both boys and girls played in the county this year. They are also presently looking at promotion of one wall handball during the summer months in a number of areas which have or are developing one wall facilities.

county championship

Our county championship which is run in all grades with separate championships in both 40/20 and 60/30. In 40/20 we have a very large entry in most grades and a very high standard in games with very few championships easily won. The standard in the 40/20 county championship is one of the highest in Munster which augers well for the Game in the county. With just one 60/30 court in the county in Cullen it means we have To use courts outside the county for a number of games, despite that we have a very we Have a very competitive county championship. At Juvenile level we run 40/20 A and B county championship in both singles and doubles in all age groups from U8 to U17. In 60/30 we run championship from U10 to U17.

usha Junior Trials/usha Junior championship

We again enjoyed great success in the Irish Junior Nationals at Kilkenny venues in early November, winning three titles.Cork players contested no fewer than eight finals which further underlines the pool of talent in the county at present. In the A grade Junior Nationals the added prize for the winners was a place on the six member Irish team to travel to Tuczon,Arizona to competed in the the USHA Junior National Championship which will be played from December 26th to 30th. Both Catriona Casey, Ballydesmond who won Girls 19 & Under and .Killian Carroll, Mallow who won Boys 19 & Under booked their place on the Irish team for the third year in a row, both make the trip as reigning USHA 17 & Under champions, and both will be hoping to make the step up to 19 & under a successful one. Both are well capable of winning out if they play to their top form.

club Tournaments/ Leagues

In addition to the County Board programme there is also plenty of action at club level.

Liscarroll again ran off the very successful juvenile tournament over the Christmas/New

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year period. Liscarroll run the Jerry Hallahan Memorial Team of 4 tournament open to all clubs in Munster in October and early November and are presently playing off the Joe Collins Masters Memorial Tournament in both A and B grades,which open to all Masters players in Munster. Ballydesmond also run a very successful doubles tournament in January. A number of clubs organised very successful leagues and tournaments which provided very necessary competition .

Finance

Our finances continue to be in a reasonably healthy state. This year one of the big Fundraisers of recent years the Draw on All-Ireland Senior Hurling or Football Final not materialise as the county were not involved in either Senior Final. Our main sponsor Mallow Credit Union continue to be a big player in helping with juvenile development. Our Grant from County GAA Board,GAA Club levies, collection at County Senior Football Final and club affiliations all play a vital part in funding the Handball Board. The race night held in November 2010 was a bonus that has seen us through 2011 fundraising has been discussed at recent meetings and is a priority for early 2012. Our sincere thanks to all who gave us financial assistance in 2011.

Financial statement

Income €24653

Expenditure €18824 __________ Cash on Hands €5829

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Bórd stiúrtha Na dTeach Ghnótha

uachtaran: Tomas O Dalaigh

cathaoirleach: Donal MacCarthaigh

rúnaí Oinigh: Conrad O Donnabhain

Leas-cathaoirleach: Seosamh O Murchu

cisteoir: Diamaid O Hallissey

Leas rúnaí/clarathóir: Peadar O Duinneacha

PrO: Oilibhear Bradley

2011 proved to be another good year for Cork Inter Firm GAA, at the end of the day we had a similar number of teams competing as in 2010. With the recession hitting hard a few clubs could not affiliate due to a reduction in the workforce but thankfully a few new clubs affiliated to retain the status quo. There was no shortage of games for al teams competing. Again we witnessed some very exciting and skilful games during the course of the year. Thankfully at the time of compiling this report we have only one final to play to complete our full programme of championship and secondary competitions, we hope to have this final played by the end of November.

FOOTBaLL championshipIn Football there were four grades in the Beamish Stout sponsored championship Open Senior, Junior. A, Junior and Junior B Cork Garda retained the Open Senior Championship defeating The Bailey Pubs. In Junior A. Cork Teachers defeated UCC Staff in a thrilling match in Ballincollig. In Junior Football Championship played at Ballincollig Naval Service defeated North Cork Garda .In Junior.B Football Championship Pepsico were crowned champions, after many of near misses in both finals and semi-finals in recent years they finally got their just rewards with an impressive win over Novartis. .

hurLING championshipIn Senior Hurling Garda took the spoils defeating Teagasc in the final. ThePfizer sponsored Junior A. Hurling Championship was won by Teagasc who were also recording their first ever hurling championship win, they proved too strong for Bank of New York in the final. It was expected to be much closer game as they had already met in the Open Hurling Championship and that was a fierce battle,but on this occasion there was no denying Teagasc as They put in a near perfect performance.

secondary competitionsWe had a total of five secondary competitions four in football and one in hurling. Cork County Council won the Beamish Stout Junior Football Cup defeating Naval Service in the final. Pepsico achieved a double defeating Teagasc in the Junior B Football Cup. In Murphy Cup B Football Teagasc and Novartis got through to the final

with Teagasc proving the stronger to take the spoils. In Hurling Cork Garda went on to achieve a double they beat Bank of New York in the Open Hurling Cup Final. The Open Murphy Cup A Football Final between Cork Teachers and Bailey Pubs is the only game to be played to complete the programme it is hoped to play that game beforethe end of November.

Munster championshipMunster Championship is also at an advanced stage. In Senior Hurling Cork Garda went on to win the Munster Senior Championship beating Analog Devices,Limerick in the Final at Mallow on 14/November/2011. In Junior Hurling Teagasc made it a double for Cork defeating Limerick Prison Officers in the Final in Mallow on 24/November/2011. In Senior Football Cork Garda play are in the Final against Analog,Limerick on December 5th while in Junior Football Cork Teachers play Limerick Prison Officers in the Final on December 1st. It has been a very successful Munster campaign to date for our representatives.

all Ireland championshipAfter winning the Munster Senior and Junior Hurling Finals Cork Garda and Teagasc now progress to All Ireland Championship semi-finals v Connacht winners, We hope that Cork Garda Senior football and Teachers in Junior football can also progress.

Grounds & refereesAvailability of grounds and referees are crucially important to the Inter Firm Board to ensure we can play off our sizeable programme of games. Most of our games each year are played at the time when club activity is also at its peak. Right through the season from late April to November we could play an average of approx seven games per week and to get fields to play that many games demands a fair commitment from clubs and field committees.Thankfully in Cork despite the huge demand on most club fields, we succeed in getting fields for our games and a very strong commitment from a number of clubs to make their fields available whenever possible. This type of commitment is vital to our survival and it is a great credit to all the clubs who give us fields and ensure we can survive and play our games; we very much appreciate your help. This year we used the following pitches Delaney’s, Ballygarvan, Ballincollig, Shanbally, St.Vincents, Rathpeacon, Bishopstown, Fermoy, Ballyhooly, Passage, Mallow, Kildorrery, without their help we could not have completed our programme, sincere thanks to all concerned.

Referees play a vital role in ensuring that games are played at all levels in the GAA and we are no different. Again we are indebted to the very loyal band of referees who come to our assistance year in year out and thankfully they are very dedicated and never leave us

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down. We commend you for your dedication and again express our sincere thanks to all referees with officiated at our games in 2011.

FinanceOne of our great fundraisers in recent years has been a draw on the ALL-Ireland Hurling or Football Finals when Cork are involved, unfortunately this year we missed out on this revenue. We were again involved in the Cork GAA Clubs Draw and those who joined with us helped us to get a nice return from it. Sponsorship continues to play and important part in our fininaces. Heineken Ireland continued the sponsorship under the Beamish Stout brand of our football Championship and cup competitions, our sincere thanks to all involved in Heineken Ireland for their continued support it is a great help to us in the running of the Inter Firm GAA in Cork. Pfizer also continued their sponsorship of the Junior A Hurling Championship which was also greatly appreciated.

Financial statement

Income: €35,269.87

Expenditure: €20,079.51

On Hands: €15,190.36

roll of honour 2011

Open Senior Football Championship: Cork Garda, Runner-Up The Bailey PubsJunior A Football Championship: Cork Teachers, Runner-Up UCC Staff

Junior Football Championship: Naval Service, Runner-Up North Cork Garda.Junior B Football Championship: Pepsico, Runner-Up Novartis

Open Senior Hurling Championship: Cork Garda Runner-Up: Teagasc

Pfizer Junior A Hurling Championship: Teagasc, Runner-Up:Bank of New York,

Hurling Cup Final: Cork Garda, Runner-Up Bank of New York

Beamish Stout Junior Football Cup: Cork County Council Runner-Up:Naval Service.Beamish Stout Junior B Football Cup: Pepsico Runner-Up Teagasc

Murphy Football Cup A: Final The Bailey Pub Vs Cork Teachers

Murphy Football Cup B: Teagasc, Runner-Up Novartis.

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NA RÚIN (MOTIONS )

(1) The Bye Law 1 be amended by the insertion of the word “or appointed” before the word “Officers” in the fifth line, to provide for the Childrens' Officer who is by General Rule appointed rather than elected..

(Coiste Chontae)

That Bye Law 2 be amended as follows to allow Junior Clubs to vote on Junior/Junior 'B' Fixtures:(2)

“Representatives of each Junior Club shall not be entitled to vote on fixtures, with the exception of Junior (Inter-Divisional) and Junior 'B' Championships”.

(Coiste Chontae)

That Bye Law 17 County Convention be amended as follows, consequent on General Rule abolishing (3) the position of Youth Officer and creating the position of Childrens' Officer by appointment rather than by Election:

(1) In first line after “County Officers” insert “excluding the Childrens' Officer”.

(2) The provision “The Officers of the County Committee shall be elected on the basis of Proportional Representation” be amended to read:

“The Officers of the County Committee, excluding the Childrens' Officer, shall be elected on the basis of Proportional Representation.

The Childrens' Officer shall be appointed on the recommendation of the outgoing County Committee.

(3) That the limitations in Terms of Office be amended as follows:

(A) A member may not serve for more than three consecutive years as Chairperson, and having served such a term, shall be ineligible for a period of one year to hold any of the Officerships of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Development Officer, Public Relations Officer, Officer for Irish Lanugage and Culture, Coaching Officer and Childrens' Officer.

(B) A member may not serve for more than three consecutive years as Vice-Chairman, and having served such a term shall be ineligible for a period of one year to hold the Offices of Vice Chairperson, Development Officer, Public Relations Officer, Officer for Irish Language and Culture, Coaching Officer and Childrens' Officer.

(C) A member may not serve more than three consecutive years in any one or combination of the following Officerships – Development Officer, Public Relations Officer, Officer for Irish Language and Culture, Coaching Officer and Childrens' Officer.

(Coiste Chontae)

That Bye Law 41 (Transfers) be amended to extend closing date for applications for Transfer of Under (4) 16 players downwards to the end of February by the second sentence being deleted and replaced by the following:-

“Excepting applications for Transfer under Section (e) below, which shall be considered at any meeting of the County Committee, no application shall be considered unless received after January 1st and in the case of:

(i) A player over the age of 16 – not later than the County Committee Meeting on last Tuesday of January.

(ii) A player under the age of 16 – not later than the last day of February”. (Coiste Chontae)

The Bye Law 41(e) (Transfers) be amended as follows:(5)

“(e) A player who has not taken part in any official or trophy competition in the previous number of weeks stupulated below:

(i) A player over the age of 16 – 96 weeks (ii) A player eligible for Under 16 and Younger Grades – 48 weeks (Coiste Chontae)

That the following be adopted as a County Bye Law -(6) “A Club unable to field an Under 21 Team from its own resources, and which was a part of an

Independent Minor Team three years previous, shall, subject to examination of the circumstances and approval of An Choiste Chontae, be allowed to form an Independent Under 21 Team with another Club similarly positioned.”

(Ath A'Mhuilinn)

It is proposed that the following Bye Law be inserted -(7) “Two Clubs may form an Independent Under 21 Team where each of the two Clubs has an insufficient

number of players to field their own Under 21 Team. Players from each of these two Clubs who are eligible to play Under 21 may play with this Independent Under 21 Team. This Independent Under 21 Team will not bear the name of a Club within the County.”

(Cnoc an Teampaill)

It is proposed that the following County Bye Law be adopted -(8) “Clubs not in a position to field Under 21 Teams because of insufficient numbers be allowed form an

Independent Under 21 Team with a Club similarly positioned.”

(Araglinn)

That the second paragraph of Rule 6.27 Official Guide be amended to read:(9) " At Under 12 level, Competitions may also be organised on a mini-league format and on the basis that

the teams are 15 a-side.” (Na Sairséalaigh)

At a meeting in the Victoria Hotel, Cork on December 27th 1884, the first meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association following the founding meeting in Thurles, the now famous letter from Most Rev. T.W. Croke, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, accepting an invitation to him to become a Patron of the Association was read:

DR. CROKE'S LETTER

THE PALACE, THURLES, 18th December, 1884My Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your communication inviting me to become a patron of the Gaelic Athletic Association, of which you are, it appears, the Hon. Secretary. I accede to your request with the utmost pleasure. One of the most painful, let me assure you, and at the same time, one of the most frequently recurring reflections that, as an Irishman I am compelled to make in connection with the present aspect of things in the country is derived from the ugly and irritating fact that we are daily importing from England, not only her manufac-tured goods,which we cannot help doing since she has practically strangled our own manufacturing appliances, but together with her fashions, her accents, her vicious literature, her music, her dances and her manifold man-nerisms, her games, also her pastimes, to the utter discredit of our own grand national sports and to the sore humiliation, and as I believe, of every geniune son and daughter of the old land. Ball playing, hurling, football-kicking according to Irish rules, 'casting', leaping in various ways, wrestling, hand-grips, toe-pegging, leap-frog, rounders, tip-the-hat, and all such other exercises and amusements, amongst men and boys may now be said to be not only dead and buried, but in several localities to be entirely forgotten and unknown. And what have we got in their stead? We have got such foreign and fantastic field sports as lawn tennis, polo, cricket and the like - very excellent I believe, and health giving exercises in their ways, still not racy of the soil, but rather alien, on the contrary to it, as are, indeed for the most part, the men and women who first imported, and still-continue to patronise them. And unfortunately, it is not our national sports alone that are held in dishonour and are dying out, but even our most suggestive national celebrations are being gradually effaced and extinguished, one after another as well. Who hears now of snap-apple night, pan-cake night, bon-fire night? They are all things of the past, too vulgar to be spoken of, except in ridicule by the degenerate dandies of the day. No doubt there is something rather pleasing to the eye in the get-up of a modern young man, who arrayed in light attire, with parti-coloured cap on and racquet in hand is making his way, with or without a companion, to the tennis ground. But for my part, I should vastly prefer to behold or to think of, the youthful athletes, whom I used to see in my early days at fair or pattern, bereft of shoes and coat, and thus prepared to play at handball, to fly over any number of horses, to throw the 'sledge' or 'winding-stones' and to test each other's mettle and actively by the trying ordeal of 'threeleaps' or a 'hop, step and jump'. Indeed if we continue travelling for the next score years in the same direction that we have been going for some time past, condemning the sports that were practised by our fore-fathers, effacing our national features as though we were ashamed of them, and putting on, with England's stuffs and broadcloths, her masher habits and such other effeminate follies as she may recommend, we had better at once, and publicly, abjure our nation-ality, clap our hands for joy at the sight of the Union Jack, and place 'England's bloody red' exultantly above the green. Deprecating, as I do, any such dire and disgraceful consumption, and seeing in your society of athletes something altogether opposed to it, I shall be happy to do all for it that I can, and authorise you now formally to place my name on the roll of patrons. In conclusion, I earnestly hope that our national journals will not disdain in future to give suitable notice of these Irish sports and pastimes which your society means to patronise and promote, and that the masters and pupils of our Irish Colleges will not henceforth exclude from the Athletic programmes such manly exercises as I have referred to and commemorated. I remain, my dear Sir, Your very faithful servant, T.W. CROKE, Archbishop of Cashel

To MICHAEL CUSACK,Hon. Sec. of the GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

SCHEDULE OF CUPS AND OTHER TROPHIES

HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP CUPS AND TROPHIES (11) including Seán Óg Murphy Cup, John Quirke Cup, Seamus Long Cup, Dick Barrett Cup, Jim Barry Cup, Corn na bhFiníní, Dinny Barry Murphy Cup, A.I.B. Cups (2), Patrick Walsh Memorial Cup, Gene Fitzgerald Cup.

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CUPS (9): including Andy Scannell Cup, Liam Long Cup, Patrick A. Murphy Cup, Dónal O'Sullivan Cup, John 'Lock' O'Sullivan Cup, Ciste na Banban Cup, C. O'Shea Cup, Sean McCarthy Cup, Seamus O'Shea Cup, O'Sullivan (Jewellers) Cup, A.I.B. Cup, Séan Crowley Cup.

OTHER CUPS AND TROPHIES: Donncha Mac Conraoi Cup, Liam Breathnach Cup, Tadhg Crowley Cup, Tom Creedon Cup, Examiner Cup, Kelleher Shield, Beamish Shield, Bandon Railway Shield (two), Nally Shield, Paddy O'Driscoll Cup, Jim Cotter Shield, Dick Barrett Memorial Shield, Seán Ó Murchú Cup, Ger O’Donovan Memorial Cup, Judge Con Murphy Cup, John Brady Cup, Jerry Keating Cup, Jackie O'Shea Cup.

RECORD OF CORK COUNTY SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPSSENIOR HURLING

BLACKROCK (32): 1887 (as Cork Nationals), 1889,

1891, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897, 1898, 1903, 1908, 1910,

1911, 1912, 1913, 1920, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1931,

1956, 1961, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1985, 1999, 2001,

2002.

GLEN ROVERS (25): 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937,

1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1945, 1948, 1949,

1950, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1964,

1967, 1969, 1972, 1976, 1989.

ST. FINBARRS (25): 1899, 1904, 1905, 1906,

1919, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1932, 1933, 1942, 1943,

1946, 1947, 1955, 1965, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1980,

1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1993.

MIDLETON (6): 1914, 1916, 1983, 1986, 1987,

1991.

REDMONDS (5): 1892, 1900, 1901, 1915, 1917.

NEWTOWNSHANDRUM (4) 2000, 2003, 2005,

2009.

SARSFIELDS (4): 1951, 1957, 2008, 2010.

AVONDHU (3): 1952, 1966, 1996.

Na PIARSAIGH (3): 1990, 1995, 2004.

DUNGOURNEY (3): 1902, 1907, 1909.

ERINS OWN (3): 1992, 2006, 2007.

IMOKILLY (2): 1997, 1998.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (2): 1963, 1970.

CARRIGTWOHILL (2) 1918, 2011.

AGHABULLOGUE (1): 1890.

BALLYHEA (1): 1896.

CARBERY (1) 1994.

EIRE ÓG (1): 1928.

SENIOR FOOTBALL

NEMO RANGERS (18): 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010.LEES (12): 1887, 1888, 1896, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908, 1911, 1914, 1923, 1955.MACROOM (10): 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1926, 1930, 1931, 1935, 1958, 1962.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (10): 1920, 1927, 1928, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1969, 1973, 1999, 2011.CLONAKILTY (9): 1939, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1952, 1996, 2009.ST. FINBARRS (8): 1956, 1957, 1959, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985.FERMOY (7) 1895, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1905, 1906, 1945.BEARA (6): 1932, 1933, 1934, 1940, 1967, 1997.NILS (6): 1894, 1901, 1915, 1917, 1924, 1925. ST. NICHOLAS (5): 1938, 1941, 1954, 1965, 1966. CARBERY (4): 1937, 1968, 1971, 2004.COLLINS (4): 1929 (awarded), 1949, 1951, 1953.CASTLEHAVEN (3): 1989, 1994, 2003. BANTRY BLUES (2): 1995, 1998. CLONDROHID (2): 1881, 1882. CÓBH (2): 1918, 1919.DUHALLOW (2): 1990, 1991. IMOKILLY (2): 1984, 1986. MIDLETON (2): 1889, 1890. AVONDHU (1): 1961. COLLEGIANS (1): 1916. DROMTARRIFF (1): 1893. DUHALLOW WEST (1): 1936. DUNMANWAY (1): 1897. GARDA (1): 1950. MILLSTREET (1): 1948. MUSKERRY (1): 1970. O'DONOVAN ROSSA (1): 1992.