October 19th 2014 - CLUB NEWS - By Noel Collins
Junior B Football
Passage 7pts Douglas 1—12
Our Junior B Football team had to give way to a better Douglas team in the replay of the City Division Junior B Football Championship at a wind swept Ballinlough last Sunday Morning.
Passage forced to line out without the services of midfielder Jack Summers and half back Jamie Sullivan were up against from the start as they faced a good Douglas side and a very strong wind in the opening half.
Douglas with some players back from the hurling team, struck the front inside the first minute, a good point kicked from the right wing and carried over with the strong wind.
Passage were level on five minutes, Stephen Kenny kicking over from a free 14 yards out. Douglas kicked over two points from loose Passage play before getting the all important goal on 13 minutes. A quick counter attack saw Douglas sweep down the field to finish to the net to let the scores, 1pt to 1—3.
Passage response saw Stephen Kenny and Donagh Long kick over a brace of points each, to let it a point between them with ten minutes remaining in the opening half.
Douglas rallied again before the break and had four more points on the board, 7pts ---1---07 as the half –time whistle blew.
Passage turning over with a very strong wind in the second half were expected to drive on and take control, but it was Douglas that upped the anti as they took control around the middle. Their half backs came more into the game carrying the ball with slick passing as they moved it up the field.
Passage tired as they tried to peg Douglas back. After Stephen Kenny had the opening point of the second half, 6pts -----1---07, Douglas had the next five points , Stephen Kenny had a Passage point on 57 minutes, to let the final score of 1—12 Douglas, --- Passage 7 points.
Passage tried hard but the more experienced Douglas ground out a good victory built on hard work, a lot of effort with and without the ball.
Douglas used the elements alot better, as Passage struggled in how best to use a strong wind in the second half. All too often the full forward line was starved of possession as the ball was not being let in fast enough.
Passage had good performers in Stephen Kenny, Ian Mc Loughlin, Donogh Long, Robert Coughlan, Adrian Corkery, Daniel Howard.
Passage, Robert Coughlan, Thomas Lester, Garry Tett, Adrian Corkery, Cian Power, Conor Quigley, Ronan Cooney, Stephen Kenny 5pts, Daniel Howard, Aaron Horan, Kevin O’Brien, Donagh Long 2pts, Ian McLoughlin Daniel O’Leary Ben Daly ,
Subs, Kevin Mullane, Frank de Bruin, Eoin Walsh, Brian Culloty
u15 Football
Passage 3---10 Canovee 1---9
Passage won the Under 15 Cork County Championship to add to their divisional crown as they beat a very strong Canovee side at a wind swept Mayfield on Saturday evening.
Passage had already beaten Canovee in the divisional decider two weeks ago but both sides had won their respective Co Championship games and once again crossed swords at Mayfield.
It was the Harbour side that started the better hitting Canovee with 1—1 courtesy of a Chris Murphy goal before Canovee could settle. But Canovee playing with very strong wind stormed into the game scoring 1---6 without replay, Scott Couglan had the final point of a great first half to let the score Passage 1—2 Canovee 1---6.
Passage playing with the wind in the second half increased the tempo with Michael Finton unlucky to see his great shot come back off the crossbar with the keeper beaten. Scott Coughlan who scored a total of 2—9 , then had a great goal to bring Passage right back into the game.
Passage now chasing the game saw Scott Coughlan put over a 45 yard free with two minutes to go to equalise and bring the game to extra time. The extra time was about Passage as they completely dominate proceedings with some wonderful combined football from all the team.
Their strong running and football was much too strong for Canovee, as they ran out winners by seven points. 3---10 to 1---09.
Best for Passage were Scott Coughlan, Man of the Match, Michael O’Dea, Killian O’Brown, Sean Reilly, Jack Lake, Luke Tett, Josh Clarke and Dylan Walls, with Jack Lester and Joe O’Keefe commanding in defence.
This victory saw the team win the double of a divisional championship and county championship for the club. Great credit must go to the Mentors and coaches of the team Barry Harrington, Sean Murphy Paul Maxwell and Ian Lester who put in a huge amount of work over the past few months in preparing this team for the success they achieved.
u14 Hurling
Passage 4---14 Tracton 2---6
The Passage Under 14 Hurling team had a super victory over Tracton to win the Final of the Danno Mahony Cup played at Passage on Sunday Evening last.
The home side got off to the better start with some crisp hurling throughout the field, while full back Jamie O’Sullivan was performing well along side solid defender Sean O’Mahony and Jack Lester.
The game attended by a large attendance were served up some very good hurling from both sides in a very good opening period, with the home side just edging in front by 3 points at the break. 1—3 to 3points.
Passage playing with a strong wind blowing down the field in the second half exhorted a lot of pressure on the Tracton defence, which saw Jack Stapleton score 1—2. With the defence playing solid hurling, Cathal Malony put over some nice points from long range. The home side finished out the stronger as they tacked on some wonderful points from frees and play.
Best for Passage were goal keeper Luke Hanlon, Full back Jamie Sullivan, ably helped by Sean O’Mahony and Jack Lester. Cathal Malony once again scored some beautiful long range points, while Mark Coughlan and Jack Stepleton were other players to stand out.
The tournament organised for the Danno Mahony Cup, who as the Chairman Michael O’Mahony said in his speech was a great member in the Passage Club while also serving as a selector on the Cork Under 21 Hurling 3 in a row team of the 60’s The competition was great success with teams from Tracton, Crosshaven, Ballinhassig and Shamrocks taking part over the past few Sunday’s. It certainly helped to increase the awareness of hurling in the club at underage level.
Well done to the coaches and mentors Sean Sheehan, Robbie Coughlan, Brian Malony and Damien Taffefor the great work put in to the squad of players throughout the season,
CAMOGIE
Our underage camogie has started to take off once again in the club, thanks to Dave Maxwell , Ann Forde, Brian Malony and helpers for their time and effort with these teams. It is hoped that in a few short years we will be competing in the various leagues within the county.
LOTTO
Jackpot 2600 Euro, Numbers drawn, 2, 17, 24 No Winner, 3x20 winners, Norah Killen, Brennie, Finbarr Burke Senior. Draw takes place each Sunday evening at Clubhouse 8pm.
CHRISTMAS DRAW
The club are running a Christmas draw to raise funds for the club, the draw will have many prizes with the draw taking place on Saturday 20th December. Tickets are 2Euro Each or 3 for 5 Euro.
Once again it’s vital that this draw is well supported as its one of our main sources of raising finances during the year. Tickets will be available in clubhouse and from the various committees from this week.
Regular visitors to our club will see that work improvements are always needed in the club grounds, re fencing and extra lighting of the training area for the winter months, the Christmas draw is a main source of getting funds.
CLUBHOUSE.
The Billy Cotter pavilion is available for Birthday Party’s, Christenings, Meetings ect, please contact Oonagh for details.
Come along to the Clubhouse on weekend’s to see your favourite team on the big screen while enjoying a few pints with your friends.
Christmas is now coming up and the clubhouse will be b busy with party’s, make sure you don’t miss out, see the upcoming events here each week.
JOHN SPILLANE LAUNCH
A large crowd attended the launch of John Spillane’s new Album The Man Who came In From The Dark at our Clubhouse in Manning Park on Friday night last. The Album which covers various songs John wrote for his recent TG4 series were well received by the audience. Jim Murphy Chairman of the Passage West Maritime committee launched the album by giving a brief history of the town of Passage West and its part in the Maritime history of Cork Harbour. He said that John Spillane had brought the name of Passage West to an international audience with his songs, Passage West, Ballad of Patrick Murphy and his new song the Voyage of the Sirius. Although not from Passage, John has been living in Glenbrook for over 12 years and in that time he has done the Town of Passage proud.
John entertained the audience with songs from his new album, while also singing some of his poplar songs, Don’t go to Ballincollig, Passage West, Ferry Arms to mention a few. Local musician Eoghan Murphy also entertained the audience with his repertoire of songs.
Those present enjoyed a great night of music and song , while the Bar Staff of Oonagh and co kept them well fed with food during the evening.
GOLF
Passage West GAA Golf Society will hold their annual Christmas outing on Sunday 28th December at Fernhill , Tee time 10---11--30 am This will be a run as a three man scramble, with members picking their own teams. Deposits will be taken a week before the event to Tim Killen, Paddy Carroll, Michael O’Mahony or Noel Collins. It is hoped that this outing will be well supported on the day ,with music and prizes organised at the clubhouse on the night.
For the up to date club news re Social Media please use the link up on our club website at www.passagewestgaa.com
FIXTURES
Sunday 2nd Nov Junior A Football Mc Sweeny Cup vr Whitecross home 11—30
Sunday 9th Nov Junior B Football Seandun Cup vr Whitechurch home 11—30
CORK COUNTY BOARD DRAW
The Cork County board draw has again started up with the first draw taking place in the end of October with two monthly draws. The County Board draw with prize fund of over £450 thousand in 12 monthly draws including two free draws.
Each month from November to August there are 5 divisional prizes of £150 each.
The aim of the draw is to provide Clubs with finance to fund their ongoing developments both on and off the field.
The money goes the following way, £35 prize fund & admin, £47 promoting club, £18 grants /developments/coaching/CLCG Chorcai.
You can pay on line by login to www.corkgaadraw.ie you can pay £1O per month cash or direct debit.
We as a club are asking our members to join this draw as it’s a vital source of income for our club, as we get back 47 Euro for every member joined.
Please contact, Michael O’Mahony , Joe Madden or Noel Collins for details re joining etc or collect form at clubhouse.
Junior B Football
Passage 7pts Douglas 1—12
Our Junior B Football team had to give way to a better Douglas team in the replay of the City Division Junior B Football Championship at a wind swept Ballinlough last Sunday Morning.
Passage forced to line out without the services of midfielder Jack Summers and half back Jamie Sullivan were up against from the start as they faced a good Douglas side and a very strong wind in the opening half.
Douglas with some players back from the hurling team, struck the front inside the first minute, a good point kicked from the right wing and carried over with the strong wind.
Passage were level on five minutes, Stephen Kenny kicking over from a free 14 yards out. Douglas kicked over two points from loose Passage play before getting the all important goal on 13 minutes. A quick counter attack saw Douglas sweep down the field to finish to the net to let the scores, 1pt to 1—3.
Passage response saw Stephen Kenny and Donagh Long kick over a brace of points each, to let it a point between them with ten minutes remaining in the opening half.
Douglas rallied again before the break and had four more points on the board, 7pts ---1---07 as the half –time whistle blew.
Passage turning over with a very strong wind in the second half were expected to drive on and take control, but it was Douglas that upped the anti as they took control around the middle. Their half backs came more into the game carrying the ball with slick passing as they moved it up the field.
Passage tired as they tried to peg Douglas back. After Stephen Kenny had the opening point of the second half, 6pts -----1---07, Douglas had the next five points , Stephen Kenny had a Passage point on 57 minutes, to let the final score of 1—12 Douglas, --- Passage 7 points.
Passage tried hard but the more experienced Douglas ground out a good victory built on hard work, a lot of effort with and without the ball.
Douglas used the elements alot better, as Passage struggled in how best to use a strong wind in the second half. All too often the full forward line was starved of possession as the ball was not being let in fast enough.
Passage had good performers in Stephen Kenny, Ian Mc Loughlin, Donogh Long, Robert Coughlan, Adrian Corkery, Daniel Howard.
Passage, Robert Coughlan, Thomas Lester, Garry Tett, Adrian Corkery, Cian Power, Conor Quigley, Ronan Cooney, Stephen Kenny 5pts, Daniel Howard, Aaron Horan, Kevin O’Brien, Donagh Long 2pts, Ian McLoughlin Daniel O’Leary Ben Daly ,
Subs, Kevin Mullane, Frank de Bruin, Eoin Walsh, Brian Culloty
u15 Football
Passage 3---10 Canovee 1---9
Passage won the Under 15 Cork County Championship to add to their divisional crown as they beat a very strong Canovee side at a wind swept Mayfield on Saturday evening.
Passage had already beaten Canovee in the divisional decider two weeks ago but both sides had won their respective Co Championship games and once again crossed swords at Mayfield.
It was the Harbour side that started the better hitting Canovee with 1—1 courtesy of a Chris Murphy goal before Canovee could settle. But Canovee playing with very strong wind stormed into the game scoring 1---6 without replay, Scott Couglan had the final point of a great first half to let the score Passage 1—2 Canovee 1---6.
Passage playing with the wind in the second half increased the tempo with Michael Finton unlucky to see his great shot come back off the crossbar with the keeper beaten. Scott Coughlan who scored a total of 2—9 , then had a great goal to bring Passage right back into the game.
Passage now chasing the game saw Scott Coughlan put over a 45 yard free with two minutes to go to equalise and bring the game to extra time. The extra time was about Passage as they completely dominate proceedings with some wonderful combined football from all the team.
Their strong running and football was much too strong for Canovee, as they ran out winners by seven points. 3---10 to 1---09.
Best for Passage were Scott Coughlan, Man of the Match, Michael O’Dea, Killian O’Brown, Sean Reilly, Jack Lake, Luke Tett, Josh Clarke and Dylan Walls, with Jack Lester and Joe O’Keefe commanding in defence.
This victory saw the team win the double of a divisional championship and county championship for the club. Great credit must go to the Mentors and coaches of the team Barry Harrington, Sean Murphy Paul Maxwell and Ian Lester who put in a huge amount of work over the past few months in preparing this team for the success they achieved.
u14 Hurling
Passage 4---14 Tracton 2---6
The Passage Under 14 Hurling team had a super victory over Tracton to win the Final of the Danno Mahony Cup played at Passage on Sunday Evening last.
The home side got off to the better start with some crisp hurling throughout the field, while full back Jamie O’Sullivan was performing well along side solid defender Sean O’Mahony and Jack Lester.
The game attended by a large attendance were served up some very good hurling from both sides in a very good opening period, with the home side just edging in front by 3 points at the break. 1—3 to 3points.
Passage playing with a strong wind blowing down the field in the second half exhorted a lot of pressure on the Tracton defence, which saw Jack Stapleton score 1—2. With the defence playing solid hurling, Cathal Malony put over some nice points from long range. The home side finished out the stronger as they tacked on some wonderful points from frees and play.
Best for Passage were goal keeper Luke Hanlon, Full back Jamie Sullivan, ably helped by Sean O’Mahony and Jack Lester. Cathal Malony once again scored some beautiful long range points, while Mark Coughlan and Jack Stepleton were other players to stand out.
The tournament organised for the Danno Mahony Cup, who as the Chairman Michael O’Mahony said in his speech was a great member in the Passage Club while also serving as a selector on the Cork Under 21 Hurling 3 in a row team of the 60’s The competition was great success with teams from Tracton, Crosshaven, Ballinhassig and Shamrocks taking part over the past few Sunday’s. It certainly helped to increase the awareness of hurling in the club at underage level.
Well done to the coaches and mentors Sean Sheehan, Robbie Coughlan, Brian Malony and Damien Taffefor the great work put in to the squad of players throughout the season,
CAMOGIE
Our underage camogie has started to take off once again in the club, thanks to Dave Maxwell , Ann Forde, Brian Malony and helpers for their time and effort with these teams. It is hoped that in a few short years we will be competing in the various leagues within the county.
LOTTO
Jackpot 2600 Euro, Numbers drawn, 2, 17, 24 No Winner, 3x20 winners, Norah Killen, Brennie, Finbarr Burke Senior. Draw takes place each Sunday evening at Clubhouse 8pm.
CHRISTMAS DRAW
The club are running a Christmas draw to raise funds for the club, the draw will have many prizes with the draw taking place on Saturday 20th December. Tickets are 2Euro Each or 3 for 5 Euro.
Once again it’s vital that this draw is well supported as its one of our main sources of raising finances during the year. Tickets will be available in clubhouse and from the various committees from this week.
Regular visitors to our club will see that work improvements are always needed in the club grounds, re fencing and extra lighting of the training area for the winter months, the Christmas draw is a main source of getting funds.
CLUBHOUSE.
The Billy Cotter pavilion is available for Birthday Party’s, Christenings, Meetings ect, please contact Oonagh for details.
Come along to the Clubhouse on weekend’s to see your favourite team on the big screen while enjoying a few pints with your friends.
Christmas is now coming up and the clubhouse will be b busy with party’s, make sure you don’t miss out, see the upcoming events here each week.
JOHN SPILLANE LAUNCH
A large crowd attended the launch of John Spillane’s new Album The Man Who came In From The Dark at our Clubhouse in Manning Park on Friday night last. The Album which covers various songs John wrote for his recent TG4 series were well received by the audience. Jim Murphy Chairman of the Passage West Maritime committee launched the album by giving a brief history of the town of Passage West and its part in the Maritime history of Cork Harbour. He said that John Spillane had brought the name of Passage West to an international audience with his songs, Passage West, Ballad of Patrick Murphy and his new song the Voyage of the Sirius. Although not from Passage, John has been living in Glenbrook for over 12 years and in that time he has done the Town of Passage proud.
John entertained the audience with songs from his new album, while also singing some of his poplar songs, Don’t go to Ballincollig, Passage West, Ferry Arms to mention a few. Local musician Eoghan Murphy also entertained the audience with his repertoire of songs.
Those present enjoyed a great night of music and song , while the Bar Staff of Oonagh and co kept them well fed with food during the evening.
GOLF
Passage West GAA Golf Society will hold their annual Christmas outing on Sunday 28th December at Fernhill , Tee time 10---11--30 am This will be a run as a three man scramble, with members picking their own teams. Deposits will be taken a week before the event to Tim Killen, Paddy Carroll, Michael O’Mahony or Noel Collins. It is hoped that this outing will be well supported on the day ,with music and prizes organised at the clubhouse on the night.
For the up to date club news re Social Media please use the link up on our club website at www.passagewestgaa.com
FIXTURES
Sunday 2nd Nov Junior A Football Mc Sweeny Cup vr Whitecross home 11—30
Sunday 9th Nov Junior B Football Seandun Cup vr Whitechurch home 11—30
CORK COUNTY BOARD DRAW
The Cork County board draw has again started up with the first draw taking place in the end of October with two monthly draws. The County Board draw with prize fund of over £450 thousand in 12 monthly draws including two free draws.
Each month from November to August there are 5 divisional prizes of £150 each.
The aim of the draw is to provide Clubs with finance to fund their ongoing developments both on and off the field.
The money goes the following way, £35 prize fund & admin, £47 promoting club, £18 grants /developments/coaching/CLCG Chorcai.
You can pay on line by login to www.corkgaadraw.ie you can pay £1O per month cash or direct debit.
We as a club are asking our members to join this draw as it’s a vital source of income for our club, as we get back 47 Euro for every member joined.
Please contact, Michael O’Mahony , Joe Madden or Noel Collins for details re joining etc or collect form at clubhouse.
