Weekly Update 22nd April 2019

Team Updates

u6/u7/u8

The u6s and u8s had a great time in the Castle Grounds playing friendly matches on Saturday morning versus our neighbours Naomh Abán. They want to thank those in the club who look after the pitch for the immaculate surface and also a great thanks to the parents who put on a super spread of food for all involved afterwards in the clubhouse

The u6 squad was as follows:
Martha Kelleher, Donncha Lynch O'Sullivan, Olan O'Sullivan, Luca Carroll, Lukas Rybalka,Cillian Breen, Finn Moss, Fionn McKenna, Cathal Kelleher, Darragh Moynihan, Eoghan Kelly, Charlie Hopkins, Harry Buckley, Jack Twomey, Liam O'Callaghan, Matthew Murphy. Lynsey O'Flynn O'Donovan, Odhran McCarthy, Luke Murphy, Ruairi, Angland, Ciara Fabrizi, Liam Bourke, Milo Grace

The coaches on Saturday for the u6s were Jeremy Kelleher, Cornelia Cronin, John O'Sullivan, Cliona Carroll, Orlaith McKenna and Tony O'Sullivan.

The u7/8s squad was as follows:

Noah Kelleher, Noah Moss, Odhran O'Regan, William Bland, Luke Guider, Blake Deasy, Cian Kelleher, Eoghan O'Sullivan, Jack Ryan, Conor Angland, Oscar Grace, David Twomey, Con Moss, Sean Bourke, Dara Kelleher, Ruairi Lucey, Lochlainn Phelan, Alex O'Callaghan, Steve Sweeney, Ali Murphy, Brian LLoyd, Bobby O'Brien.

The coaches on Saturday for the u7s/u8s were Mort Twomey,  Dave Moss, Gerry Moss, Brendan O'Reagan, Dermot Creedon and Donie Angland.

u14s

They had a friendly game scheduled for last Tuesday but that to be rescheduled due to the weather

u16s

The u16s played Bandon last Wednesday night and were very competitive for three quarters of the game before losing out to Bandon. It was a good test for all the players involved

The squad involved on Wednesday night was as follows:

Darragh Neville, Ben Herlihy, Sam Kelleher, Robert Coleman, Brian Healy, Robert Lucey, Darragh Kiernan, Jack Sexton, Mark Hunt, Sean Delacy, Luke Aherne, Martin Sosa, Conor Seery, Kieran Doody (Capt) , Ronan Morey, James Slattery, Michael Kelleher, Dean Granville, Gerry Kelleher, Barry Galvin, Rian Coughlan, Marcin Oleksy, Dylan Molyneaux, Liam Holland. 

Junior B

Macroom enjoyed a win over Aghada in Rostellan last Saturday evening on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-9. It was a good win and a good effort by all involved. Notable mention most go to Jack Kelleher at corner back who was assisted in a strong full back line with the experienced Martin O'Donnell and James O'Connor. Macroom enjoyed considerable dominance at midfield through David Cotter and Jack Cronin. Darren Creed with a fine goal and Don Creedon pulled the strings up front. However all the limelight must go to Tom the Cat Creedon who pulled off a penalty save in the second half the likes of which has not been seen since Packie Bonnar at Italia 90! 

Macroom now sit top of Group 1 of the County Junior B league and look forward to their two remaining games against Glenville and Grange.

Bag Packing:

The Juvenile players and parents must be commended for a great three days fundraising effort by bag packing in Dunnes in Macroom. A big thank you to Dunnes for hosting the club and to the people of the town and surrounding areas for their generous support of the club.

Coaching the Coaches:

A big thanks to James McCarthy the GDA who covers Macroom for doing a great session with over 20 of our juvenile players and all the underage coaches last Wednesday night. It was worthwhile and very informative and we look forward to welcoming James again in the near future.

Cork GAA Mile Challenge:

The club were delighted to welcome Kevin O'Donovan and his team to the Castle Grounds on Easter Bank Holiday Monday. Kevin is a member of the Wibbly Wobbly Wonders Running Club and is running one mile of every GAA pitch in the county of Cork. All proceeds he raises will go to the Cork Deaf Association and Parkinson's Association of Ireland. Kevin was cheered on by members of the club as he completed the mile in the green and white of Macroom. He was presented with a donation from the club by secretary John Ryan and he was extremely grateful for the clubs help. We wish Kevin all the best with the rest of his challenge.

Golf Classic:

The annual Macroom GAA golf classic will take place in Macroom golf club on Friday 31st May. It's €200 per team with a meal included or or €50 for a tee box. Spots are filling up so please contact Don Buckley , Paddy Murphy ,Tom O Sullivan,  John O Mahoney, Denis Buckley, Pat O Connell, Tim O Sullivan,  PC Crowley, Colm Cronin, Kevin Hinchion if you want to enter a team.

Strictly Come Dancing:

The club are excited to announce that they will be holding a Strictly Come Dancing Fundraiser later in the year. Anybody who is interested in getting involved on or off the dance floor please contact Club Chairman Joe Carroll.

Fixtures to watch out for:

Minor Football League v Canovee Tuesday 22nd April in Carrigadrohid

u14 Friendly Game v O'Donovan Rossa - Thursday 25th April at 7pm in the Castle Grounds

Junior B Mid Cork Football League - Aghinagh v Macroom in Rusheen Friday 26th April at 7pm.

Premier Intermediate Footballers play Castlehaven in Division 2 of the County Football League Sunday April 28th at 2pm in the Castle Grounds