Vol 5 Issue 13

Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na ClaiseVol 5 Issue 13Valleys players on Hammies panel, missing from photo A Kenneally & E O'SullivanUpcoming FixturesUnder 21 'A' Football Championship FinalValley Rovers Vs CarrigalineSaturday 04th April,in Kinsale at 18:00Premier Intermediate Hurling leagueValley Rovers Vs Mallow Tues 07th April in Brinny Time TBCJunior 'A' Hurling LeagueValley Rovers Vs Ballinhassig Sun 05th Apr in Brinny at 11:30Rebel Og Premier 2 U16 Hurling League Group 1St Finbarrs Vs Valley Rovers Tues 31st Mar in St Finbarrs at 19:00Rebel Og Premier 2 U18 Hurling League Grp 1Ballincollig Vs Valley Rovers Wed 01st Apr in Ballincollig at 19:00Rebel Og Premier 1 U15 Hurling LeagueValley Rovers Vs Duhallow Sun 05th Apr in Brinny at 18:30Lotto ResultsSunday 29 th /Mar/2015Numbers Drawn 10, 12, 29 & 31.No winner of the Jackpot of €12,920€20 winners:John Madden, c/o O Sullivan’s Centra.Helen O Reilly, c/o Downs Centra.Ciara O Regan, c/o Crossbarry Inn.John O Mahony, Castlelack.Tony & Eileen Mc Carthy, c/o Johnnys.Eoin Motherway, c/o Paul Hoey.Daisy Twohig, c/o Twohigs.Declan Sheehan, Bandon.Pat Hogan, Coachford.Emma Snapes, Templemartin.Next Week’s Draw inCROSSROADS BARJackpot €13,040Be in to winAll fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to gamesPage 1 of 7

Minor Football ChampionshipValley Rovers Minor footballers played Bantry in thePremier 2 football championship in Kilmichael todaySunday March 29th at 3 pm. They say goals win gamesand this was the case today with Bantry getting 2 ineach half to finish the winners on a score line of Bantry4 goals and 9 points to Valley Rovers 12 points. Bantrywon the toss and played with the aid of a very strongwind in the first half. Bantry opened the scoring with apoint from a free in the 2nd minute followed with apoint from play in the 5th minute. Valleys then startedto get on the ball and got the next 3 scores with WilliamHurley kicking a point in the 9th minute followed by apoint each from Pa Hurley and Adam Settini in the 10thand 15th minute both from play. For the next 14minutes Bantry dominated and kicked 3 points 2 fromfrees and 1 from play. They followed this up with 2goals in the 21st and 29th minute to give them a 7 pointlead coming up to half time. Just before the break PaHurley kicked 2 points from play to leave us trailingBantry by 5 points at the break. After the break andwith the aid of the wind we got some good possessionand kicked 3 points 1 from Chris O Leary and 2 from PaHurley to leave just 2 points between the teams with 12minutes of the 2nd half gone. Over the next 12 minutesBantry kicked 3 points all from close range frees whichshows the pressure our defence were under. Valleys didreply with 2 points from play kicked by Pa Hurley andFergal Lyons. Bantry finished the stronger team kicking2 goals and a point to a single point for Valley’s kickedby Bill Casey. This loss means we go into the losersround in mid July with the more difficult route to followto get to the ¼ final. Panel for todays game Cian ODonovan, Bill Casey, Andrew O Callaghan, Scott Deane,Fergal Lyons, Rory O Sullivan, Stephe alleys thenstarted to get on the ball and got the next 3 scores withWilliam Hurley kicking a point in the 9th minutefollowed by a point each from Pa Hurley and AdamSettini in the 10th and 15th minute both from play. nLordan, William Hurley, Chris O Leary, Michael Crowley, Sean O Regan , Gary Deane, Pa Hurley, Adam Settini,Aaron Lyons, Colm Butler, Cathal Dart O Flynn, EoinBurke ,Dan Sweetnam, Shane O Leary, James Callanan,Robert Sean Sweetnam, Aidan Sheehan , AaronMurphy,Ben Murphy and Colm Barry.Senior Football LeagueAn excellent team performance in very windyconditions in Brinny, Valley Rovers senior footballersdefeated near neighbours Newcestown 0-10 to 0-5.In a low scoring first half, the home side opened theiraccount inside the first five minutes with John Cottrellkicking the first of his 3 frees. The remaining Roversscore came from the boot of Jack Murphy in the 26thminute. The visitors kicked 2 from play and 1 free totrail the home side 0-4 to 0-3 at half time.The visitors drew level with a point from play in the32nd minute but from then on the home side tookcontrol of this game. Great defensive play and excellentwork rate from the forwards saw the Rovers kick 6points from play with the visitors only other scorecoming from a free. Fiachra Lynch and John Cottrell hada point each inside the first 10 minutes of the secondhalf. Wing back Darragh Crowley got on the score sheetwith a fine point to put 2 between the teams on 45minutes. With the midfield pairing controlling the gameand the forwards combining well Cottrell kicked hisfifth point of the game from a Jack Murphy pass. EoinFallon and Jack Murphy combined well to allow JackWalsh fist a point to put four between the teams.Fiachra Lynch kicked the final score of the game for theRovers to run out deserving winners by five points.Team:Alan QuirkeJoe Lynch, David Lynch, Tomas O'Brien,Darragh Crowley, Tim Cummins, Aidan Walsh,Kevin Canty, Darragh Murphy,Gary Farrell, Jack Walsh, Jack Murphy,Fiachra Lynch, John Cottrell, Eoin Delaney,Subs used:Tadgh O'Brien for Eoin Delaney, Eoin Fallon JohnCottrell, Darragh Lordan for Gary FarrellPage 2 of 7

Under 8’sJunior HurlingLast Tuesday night Valley Rovers Junior Hurlers took onBallymartle in the South East Junior Hurling league. Onthe night Ballymartle proved too strong for Valleys andran out comprehensive winners. Team:Cathal Dart O'Flynn,Denis Collins, Tim Cummins, Liam Dempsey,Shane Hallahan, Bill Hawkes, Fergal Coughlan,Eoghan Delaney, Joe Lynch (Farnahoe),Tadgh Fitzgerald. Shane O'Sullivan (D), John Kelleher,James Young, Darragh Looney, Stephen O'Shea.Subs: Brendan Lynch, Eric McSweeney, GearoidCoughlan & Colm Butler.Under 8’sThe U-8's travelled to Clonakilty Saturday morning tokick start their participation in the U8 Football monsterblitz for 2015. We had two teams and played againstBandon, Clonakilty, Dohenys & Kilmacbea. Conditionswere windy and wet at times but the ladsdetermination won out and all enjoyed the matches.Thank you to all the parents for venturing in inclementconditions and looking forward to training outdoorsfrom this week on. Keep up the practice boys over theEaster hols. See ye at training.Please see photo abovePage 3 of 7

Under 13 HurlingValley Rovers 1-6 Ballygarvan 0-6Well done to u13 hurlers who defeated Ballygarvan onSaturday in Brinny. It was there first hurling game thisyear and they showed some good hurling skills. It was aclose match with a final score line of 1-6 to 6 points. Weshowed with great team work what can be achieved withmore work. Well done to all.Squad:Dylan Hoey, Diarmuid Ryan, Miah O'Sullivan, JoeO'Halloran, David Kelly, Brian McCarthy, Cian O'Keeffe,Eoin O'Sullivan, Eric Duarte, Adam Walsh Murphy, ConorTaheney, Jason Cronin, Niall Og O'Leary, Jack O'Flynn,Eoghan Crowley, Kevin O'Sullivan, Eoghan Lynch, GerardConnolly.Under 12 FootballValley Rovers 3-4 Sliabh Rua 2-3and a few well taken goals were also a feature. Wewould like to thank parents who as always gavegreat support and would encourage the lads tokeep practising at home. We have more matchesand blitzes in the coming weeks and would like tosee all players attending so they can get as muchmatch practice as possible.Valley Rovers deferred Puc Fada Easter Monday 6 thApril.Registration at 11.30 in Johnny Crowleys, start at 12noon.All proceeds to Jamie Wall fundValley rovers U12 footballers entertained Sliabh Rua in atop of the table clash in a very windy Brinny pitch onSaturday. Playing against the wind in the first half valleyswere under pressure from the throw in. Sliabh Rua racedinto 1-1 lead after five mins. Valleys eventually came togrips with the elements and stormed back into the matchscoring 2-3 without reply.Leading 2-4 to 1-2 at half time the Valleys upped thetempo in the second half. Playing some great football theValley created chance after chance but were unable toconvert them. The game was always in the balance withthe Valleys defence playing some great football, Valleyseventually winning on a score line of 3-4 to 2-3.U10 HurlingOur u10 hurlers travelled to Belgooly to take on nearneighbours Sliabh Rua in their first hurling match of theyear. The conditions weren't ideal for hurling with somevery strong winds but this didn't deter both teams fromserving up an entertaining hours hurling. Our ladsperformed very well and some of the training they havedone at the ball wall has helped improve their strikingfrom the hand. Scores were hard to come by in theconditions but Valleys did score some excellent pointsThe 31st of March is the last day to pay yourmembership for 2015 as set out by The GAA rules.All players and selectors must be fully paid upmembers.Various rates available depending oncircumstances.Reminder: only paid up full members are allowedto vote at AGM or special General Meetings,receive tickets for Inter County matches, be aselector, player or member of the Executive.For More Details contact Registrar Con Murphy0879404868Page 4 of 7

Fixture: Senior B League v Mallow Mon April 6th inBrinny.Minor League v Ballincollig.Valleys played there last league game againstBallincollig again they had to field without several ofthe older players and faces an upright struggle from thestart. Valleys lost the toss and played against a strongbreeze in the first half allowing Ballincollig build up alead in the first half. Valleys battled half in the secondhalf but were unable to cut the Ballincollig lead.Team, Ciara Murphy, Aoife O Brien, Sarah McCarthy,Marog Murphy, Michelle Cottrell, Maeve O Brien,Rachel O Sullivan, Grainne Dart O Flynn, DanielleMurphy, Katie Lynch, Grace O Reilly, Cathy O Donovan,Ellen Casey, Jennifer Murphy.Underage CamogieValley Rovers Camogie Under 9s, 10s, 11s competedfantastically this weekend in the annual(and very wellrun) indoor Carrigdoun Camogie blitz in Riverstick.It started on Saturday where we had 3 under 10 teamsplaying 6 matches in total and won all 6 games. OnSunday morning we had 2 under 11 teams who played6 games and won most of their games, and again in theafternoon our under 9s, playing in their first indoorblitz, were also amazing, winning one, loosing one anda draw. The teams played Sliabh Rua, Courcey Rovers,Carrigaline, Passage, Ballinhassig and Tracton. It is earlyin the year but this was an amazing start by all the girlsand great fun was had by all.Those who played on the weekend were.Under 9s: Ruby Murphy, Kate O'Sullivan, LouiseO'Sullivan, Nicole Sexton, Jane Horgan, EimearMcCarthy, Aine O'Brien, Alanah McCarthy.Under 10s: Leah Kearney, Isabelle Linehan, AnnaCollins, Livia Sexton, Aoife O'Donovan, Fiona Twohig,Erika Crowley, Orla Manning, Ciara O'Sullivan, CaraO'Sullivan, AlicIia Cronin, Lucy McCarthy, Niamh Quinn,Ella Ronan.Doing a spring Clean?Valley Rovers have a skip in Brinny for all yourunwanted scrap Metal.This is an ideal way for you to clean up your home,garages, out houses, farm etc. Dispose of your metalfor free in your own time and help your local Club.The skip is located by the farthest gable of thedressing rooms from the road by the Pedestrianentrance to pitch 1.If the gate is locked or if you want to check that itopened before you go to Brinny please ring ConMurphy at 0879404868.The gate is always opened anytime that training ormatches are on.Under 11s: Siofra Kelleher, Cliona Prendergast, MayaLinehan, Sinead McCarthy, Maeve Slattery, Emily Barry,Sarah Kenny, Anna Collins.Page 5 of 7

Valley Rovers Sports Prediction Fantasy League for 2015CamogieNewsValley Rovers Sports Prediction Fantasy League for 2015 will be starting shortly.The Closing date for Valley Rovers Sports Prediction League has now passedWe would encourage all sellers to return their enter forms ASAP. If you have not returned your entry form to your sellerplease do so immediately.As you will appreciate it there is a lot of work to be done to be ready in time for the first event, we appreciate your cooperation.Thank you again to everyone for their support and the best of luck with your selectionsPage 6 of 7

Valley Rovers are looking for old Hurleys & helmets todonate to the schools in the parish.Valley Rovers Darragh O’Shea accepting the DrHerlihy Cup on behalf of the winning Hamilton HighSchool team yesterday in Rosscarberry. This was thefinal of a competition for first year teams fromaschools in West Cork.If anyone has some to pass on pleases contact JuvenileChairman Paul Hoey 0876196254mValley Rovers GAA Summer Camp 2015Valley Rovers GAA Summer Camp 2015 will be held onJuly 13th-17th from 10am till 1 pm each day;For boys and girls aged 5-13.Application forms will beavailable and distributed through the schools after EasterValley Rovers GAANewly trained juvenile referees from Valley Rovers -Fearghal Lyons and Ronan HoeyContactValley Rovers Phone 0857038198Email chairperson.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.iesecrectary.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.iepro.valleyrovers.cork@gaa.ieWebsite: www.valleyrovers.comPage 7 of 7Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of thisnewsletter are correct, however we take no responsibility for anyerrors, omissions or misprints that may occur in this publicationfrom time to time