Newsletter Vol 5 Issue 16
Nuachtlitir Cumann Fánaithe na Claise Vol 5 Issue 16
Valley Rovers Chairman Johnny Crowley accepts The Opinion/Bandon Co-Op Club of the Year award on behalf of Valley Rovers from Vice Chairman of Cork County Board Tracey Kennedy
Lotto Results
Upcoming Fixtures
Sunday 19th/Apr/2015 Numbers Drawn 9, 15, 28 & 32. No winner of the Jackpot of €13,280 Rebel Og Premier 2 U16 Football League Grp2 Valley Rovers Vs St Michaels Thurs 23rd Apr in Brinny at 18:45
Rebel Og Premier 2 U14 Hurling League Grp1 Valley Rovers Vs Bishopstown Sat 25th Apr in Brinny at 15:45
Under 12 C Hurling League Valley Rovers Vs Grenagh Sat 25th Apr at Home at 14:00
All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games
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€20 winners: Mick Cotter, c/o P J Shiels. Melissa Walsh, c/o Down's Centra. Michael Kerr, c/o Johnny's. Adrian McEntee, Skevanish. Helen McCarthy, c/o Hilsers. Tony O'Shea, c/o Viaduct. Mary O'Riordan, c/o Brinny Inn. Brendan Mulcahy, c/o Viaduct. Peter & Val Lane McGuire c/o Railway Bar. John O'Meara, Riverstick. Next Week’s Draw in BARRETT'S BAR Jackpot €13,400 Be in to win
Minor Hurling championship Valley Rovers minor hurlers had a good win over Passage in the first round of the premier 2 hurling championship in a windy Carrigaline on Saturday April 18th at 7 pm. This was a very physical game with the referee’s interpretation of the advantage rule very questionable throughout the game. Passage were fastest out of the blocks with the ball hitting the Valley’s net within 40 seconds of the through in and followed this up with a point from a free from the next puck out. Over the next 10 minutes Sean O Regan put over 4 points all from placed balls. This was followed by a goal from Stephen Lordan in the 12th minute. Passage cut Valley’s lead with a point from play in the 13th minute with another from a free in the 14th minute. A point from play by Sean O Regan in the 19th minute edged Valley’s 2 points in front but Passage struck back with another goal in the 20th minute and a point from a free in the 20th minute also. Valley’s had the better of the last 10 minute with Sean O Regan again converting 2 free’s in the 23rd and 29th minute and Chris O Leary getting a point from play in the 24th minute. Passage got a point from a free in the 26th minute to leave the half time score Valleys 1.08 to Passage 2.05. Valleys started the second half the better with Sean O Regan getting a point from a free in the 2nd minute with Adam Settini adding 2 from play in the 5th and 6th minutes. Passage got a point from a free in the 7th minute. A point from play by Sean O Regan in the 9th minute was cancelled out by a point from play in the 10th minute by Passage. Sean O Regan scored 2 points from frees in the 18th and 19th minute and seemed to have the game under control with a 3 point lead going into the last 7 minutes. Again Passage hit back with a point from a free in the 23rd minute followed by a goal in the 29th minute and a point in the 30th minute. When it looked all over Chris O Leary put over the equalizer and Sean O Regan got 2 more points in injury time to put Valley’s into the next round after the exams out in July. Next up for our minors are the non exam leagues which are played in May and June without the students that are doing exams. Panel for Saturdays night game Cathal Dart O Flynn, Bill Casey, Andrew O Callaghan, Scott Deane, Michael Crowley, William Hurley, Eoin Burke, Sean O Regan, Chris O Leary, Gary Deane, Colm Butler, Dan Sweetnam, Adam Settini, Stephen Lordan, Aaron Lyons,
Robert Sean Sweetnam, Rory O Sullivan, James Callanan, Patrick Hurley, Aaron Murphy , Feral Lyons, Cian O Donovan, Shane O Leary, Aidan Sheehan, Ben Murphy, Colm Barry, and Thomas Sweetnam.
Junior Football League Valley Rovers Junior A footballers took on Ballinhassig in Ballinhassig on Friday evening. The home side had the better of the opening quarter leading by 1-3 to 1-0. The Valleys goal coming from Liam Dempsey after good build up play from James Young, Johnny Kiely and Darragh Looney. Valleys played better in the second quarter but again the home side outscored them 0-3 to 0-2 with the Valleys points coming from John Kelleher and James Young. Despite Valleys making the better start to the second half kicking two points from John Kelleher and a Darragh Looney free it was ballinhassig who increased there lead 1-11 to 1-5 after 15 minutes of the second half with Derek Canty kicking Valleys 3rd point of the quarter. In the last quarter Valleys were out scored 1-3 to 0-2 with the Valleys points coming from Darragh Looney and Donal McCarthy. It left the final score Valley Rovers 1-7 Ballinhassig 2-14.
Team Tadhg Fitzgerald Joe Lynch(Farnahoe), Donal O'Brien, Don Lynch Johnny Kiely, Shane O'Sullivan, David Ryan Darragh Looney, Derek Canty Dennis Collins, John Kelleher, Mark Murphy James Young, Cormac Desmond, Liam Dempsey Sub: Donal McCarthy Other Results Rebel Og Premier 2 U13 Football League Glenville 1 - 3 to Valley Rovers 10 - 7 Rebel Og U11 Hurling League Group 1 Valley Rovers 0 - 1 to Ballygarvan 0 - 2 Rebel Og Premier 2 U13 Football League Canovee 1 - 4 to Valley Rovers 5 - 20 Rebel Og Premier 2 U12 Hurling League Grp 2 Valley Rovers 5 - 3 to Cobh 2 - 4
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Senior Football
Under 9
Valley Rovers senior footballers are top of Division 1 (Kelleher Shield) after a well deserved victory over Nemo Rangers in Trabeg on Saturday evening. In difficult windy conditions the Rovers lead 0-6 to 0-3 at half time. Jack Walsh opened the scoring for the Rovers on 2 minutes and further points from Eoin Delaney and Fiachra Lynch (2) had the visitors ahead 04 to 0-1 after 16 minutes. Two further points again from Jack and Eoin were matched by the home side to leave the Rovers 3 points ahead at half time. With the strong wind blowing across the field accurate kick passing was difficult to execute. The Rovers kicked the first two point of the second through Gary Farrell and Fiachra. Now trailing by 5 points the city team upped their game and scored 4 unanswered points to leave just one between the sides going into the final 5 minutes. Both sides missed numerous scoring chances before Kevin Canty pointed to give the Rovers a 2 point winning margin 0-9 to 0-7. Team:
Valley Rovers U9’s played Eire Óg in their first hurling match of the year in Brinny on Thursday evening 16th April. We fielded two teams and each team played three matches. All games were keenly contested. The boys put in strong performances defending bravely and moving the sliotar quickly up the pitch, striking left and right. Thanks to all who came along to support. The players were: Anthony Slattery, Luke Humphreys, Billy Curtin, Matthew Hoban, Shane O’Connell, Luke Casey, Liam Dineen, Ben Keane, Oisin McCarthy, Seanie Crowe, Gary Cremin, Roan Gilli, Matthew Kelleher, Alex Hurley, Harry O’Sullivan, Samuel Linehan, Sam Browne, Sean T Kenneally, Neil Hennessy. U9 training continues every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7.15pm at Brinny and we also encourage the boys to practice their skills at home.
Under 8 Hurling . Alan Quirke Noel O'Donovan, David Lynch, Tomas O'Brien. Darragh Crowley, Joe Lynch, Aidan Walsh. Kevin Canty (1), Darragh Murphy. Gary Farrell (1), Jack Walsh (2), Tadgh O'Brien. Fiachra Lynch (2), John Cottrell, Eoin Delaney (2). Sub: Ben Murphy, Billy Crowley & Darragh Lordan
The Senior football Championship was officially launched during the week. Valley Rovers play Carbery Rangers on Monday May 4th in Ballinascarthy 6.45pm. Fiachra Lynch is pictured above at the launch with the Carbery Rangers Captain
Saturday 18th April saw Valley Rovers field 4 team in the U8 Blitz which was held in the Bleach in Innnishannon. The morning was dry but a biting wind was present but that did not stop the U8's participating and providing a fantastic performance .Each player has been encouraged at training to Practice, Practice, Practice. All their practice was evident at the blitz. Some of the U7'S joined us on Saturday to make up the fourth team. So thanks to Michael Croke , Jack McCarthy, Jack Healy, Eoghan Galgey & Conor McGreggor. Each team played 3 matches and the Valley Rovers Coaches were delighted with all of the players. Players who played in the blitz are : Diarmuid Brady, Nicholas Curtin, Callum Dinneen, Sean Dinneen, Billa Kelleher Barry, Sean Lynch, Colm Murphy, Conor Murphy, Mathew Murphy, Conor Nash, Denis O'Conor, Calum O'Driscoll, Adam O'Sullivan, Danny O'Sullivan, Donnacha O'Sullivan O'Connell, Eddie O'Sullivan , Louis O'Sullivan, Will Sexton, Donagh Shiels, William Snapes, Joe Twohig, Hugo Woods, Darragh Whyte, U7'S Michael Croke, Eoghan Galgey Jack Healy , Jack McCarthy, Conor McGreggor. U8'S Training in Brinny on a Wednesday night @6pm. Below are some Valley Rovers players at the Blitz
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Doing a spring Clean? Valley Rovers have a skip in Brinny for all your unwanted scrap Metal. This is an ideal way for you to clean up your home, garages, out houses, farm etc. Dispose of your metal for free in your own time and help your local Club. The skip is located by the farthest gable of the dressing rooms from the road by the Pedestrian entrance to pitch 1. If the gate is locked or if you want to check that it opened before you go to Brinny please ring Con Murphy at 0879404868. The gate is always opened anytime that training or matches are on.
The Bleech was a hive of activity at Saturday morning for under 8 Hurling Blitz in Innishannon.
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Nemo Rangers 0-9 Valley Rovers 1-8
Camogie Valley rovers U12A Ladies Football team recorded an News impressive win against Nemo Rangers on Thursday night in a match played at Nemo. This was the second outing of the year for the team and it is clear that the team are progressing and learning from each game and are showing an excellent attitude and workrate on the pitch.
Under 14 ladies football
Playing with a breeze in the first half the girls started brightly and early points from Orla O’ Sullivan and Kate Lynch gave Valleys an early lead. This was further added to by a superb goal from the impressive Aisling Fenelly who also added another point, and at half time Valleys led by 1-5 – 0-1.
Valley Rovers Under 14 ladies football played Keelnameela in their third West Cork league match on Sunday April 12th. Valleys won with a scoreline of 2-5 to 1-6. This maintains the fantastic start that the U14 ladies have made in the 2015 season with three wins out of three. The win was mostly down to brilliant defending by the Valley's defenders and brave goal keeping by Rachel Lordon. But for some wayward shooting and the intervention of the goalpost the margin of victory would have been greater. The girls have 2 remaining league matches (versus Bantry & Rosscarbery) and victory in one of these matches should ensure qualification for the West Cork semi-final. Kim Muckian & Niamh Hurley were both unavailable because of injury and we wish them a speedy recovery. Team Rachel Lordon , Rebecca Murphy, Sarah Lynch, Emma O’Donovan, Shauna Reilly, Carol Cremin, Clare O’Dwyer, Ellen Fennelly, Cliona Riordan, Ellen Fehily, Nicole Callanan, Chloe Burton, Vicki Cuskelly, Clodagh O’Donovan, Jane Mulvihill & Niamh Hales
Turning into the wind the girls knew that they faced a different challenge. Nemo began to dominate around the midfield and closed the gap to 1-5 – 0-6 early on the second half. However it was now that the real spirit of the girls began to kick in and showing an excellent commitment to each other they began to limit Nemo’s chances. The full back line of Alison Kenny, Aisling Donovan and Tara Gilli ensured that Nemo’s goal chances were limited. In front of them Laoise Collins, Kate Lynch and Ellie O’Sullivan began to dominate and Valleys worked their way back into the game. Further points from the hard working Caoimhe McCarthy and Orla O’Sullivan, extended Valleys lead. In the end it was this determination that was the difference between the two teams and Valleys ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 1-8 – 0-9.This was another excellent performance from the girls against a string team and shows great promise for the League campaign ahead. Valley Rovers: Rhian Dawkins, Alison Kenny, Tara Gilli, Aisling O’Donovan, Aine Ryan, Laoise Collins, Molly Lynch, Ellie O’Sullivan, Kate Lynch (0-1), Sara Higgins, Orla O’Sullivan (0-5,( 0-3 f)), Aisling Fennelly (1-1), Leah Hoey, Caoimhe McCarthy, Niamh Crowley, Molly Collins, Leanne Murphy
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St Colums 3-4 Valley Rovers 6-8 Valley Rovers U12B Ladies Football Team began their League campaign with an excellent Victory against St. Colums at Kealkil on Friday Night. Considering the team was composed mainly of U-11 players against a much taller St Colums team this was an excellent result. The girls started a little nervously and St Colums established an early lead. But the girls began to find their stride and a couple of well taken goals from Ciara Taheny got the team back into the match. Valleys then began to dominate around the middle with some excellent tackling around the middle of the pitch by Siofra Kelleher- Barry, Gemma Murphy and Orla Hales allowed Valleys to dominate possession. This allowed Ellen Murphy to drive forward, and she produced a superb display of determination and accurate shooting, to score 2-2 in the first half and with Caoimhe Hurley and Cora Higgins adding further points, Valleys led 4-5 – 2-1 at half time. St Colums started well in the second half with a couple of early scores, but the defence, in which Oonagh Hayes and Hannah Morrissey performed strongly throughout
the game, soon got on top. Valleys began to press on again and with team constantly harrying and chasing their larger opponents, they forced mistakes from St Colums. This enabled Valleys to pull away and two goals from Lucy Callanan extended their advantage. The highlight of the second half was a superb team point from Ciara Taheny which followed an excellent hand passing movement between Sarah Kenny, Maeve O’ Sullivan and Taheny. In the end Valleys were comfortable winners by 6-8 – 3-4. The whole team showed an excellent attitude and worked very hard for each other and this should stand to them in the season ahead.
Valley Rovers: Lauren Keane, Hannah Morrissey, Orla Hales, Oonagh Hayes, Saoifre Kelleher-Barry, Ellen Murphy (2-2), Gemma Murphy, Sinead McCarthy, Lucy Callanan (2-2), Cora Higgins (0-1), Ciara Taheny (2-2), Caoimhe Hurley (0-1), Maeve O’Sullivan, Sarah Kenny, Aoife Dineen, Leah Quinn
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Valley Rovers GAA Summer Camp 2015 Valley Rovers GAA Summer Camp 2015 will be held on July 13th-17th from 10am till 1 pm each day; For boys and girls aged 5-13.Application forms will be available and distributed through the schools shortly
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Valley Rovers Giggles Sponsored Academy: Valley Rovers Juvenile Club Under 5’s & U6’s Boys and Girls training started on Saturday 18th April in The Bleach, Innishannon 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m and continues every Saturday. Membership €20.00 (All parents are asked to stay) Children born 2009 & 2010 - All Welcome
Valley Rovers GAA
Last Friday night at The Opinion Bandon Co Op awards Valley Rovers had the honour of being awarded the Club of the Year award for their achievements in 2014. Valley Rovers would like to thank the judges for this recognition. We are very honoured!
Contact Valley Rovers Phone 0857038198 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.valleyrovers.com
Photos from Friday nights ceremony can be found HERE
Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this newsletter are correct, however we take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misprints that may occur in this publication from time to time
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Valley Rovers Chairman Johnny Crowley accepts The Opinion/Bandon Co-Op Club of the Year award on behalf of Valley Rovers from Vice Chairman of Cork County Board Tracey Kennedy
Lotto Results
Upcoming Fixtures
Sunday 19th/Apr/2015 Numbers Drawn 9, 15, 28 & 32. No winner of the Jackpot of €13,280 Rebel Og Premier 2 U16 Football League Grp2 Valley Rovers Vs St Michaels Thurs 23rd Apr in Brinny at 18:45
Rebel Og Premier 2 U14 Hurling League Grp1 Valley Rovers Vs Bishopstown Sat 25th Apr in Brinny at 15:45
Under 12 C Hurling League Valley Rovers Vs Grenagh Sat 25th Apr at Home at 14:00
All fixtures subject to change, please check website homepage prior to games
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€20 winners: Mick Cotter, c/o P J Shiels. Melissa Walsh, c/o Down's Centra. Michael Kerr, c/o Johnny's. Adrian McEntee, Skevanish. Helen McCarthy, c/o Hilsers. Tony O'Shea, c/o Viaduct. Mary O'Riordan, c/o Brinny Inn. Brendan Mulcahy, c/o Viaduct. Peter & Val Lane McGuire c/o Railway Bar. John O'Meara, Riverstick. Next Week’s Draw in BARRETT'S BAR Jackpot €13,400 Be in to win
Minor Hurling championship Valley Rovers minor hurlers had a good win over Passage in the first round of the premier 2 hurling championship in a windy Carrigaline on Saturday April 18th at 7 pm. This was a very physical game with the referee’s interpretation of the advantage rule very questionable throughout the game. Passage were fastest out of the blocks with the ball hitting the Valley’s net within 40 seconds of the through in and followed this up with a point from a free from the next puck out. Over the next 10 minutes Sean O Regan put over 4 points all from placed balls. This was followed by a goal from Stephen Lordan in the 12th minute. Passage cut Valley’s lead with a point from play in the 13th minute with another from a free in the 14th minute. A point from play by Sean O Regan in the 19th minute edged Valley’s 2 points in front but Passage struck back with another goal in the 20th minute and a point from a free in the 20th minute also. Valley’s had the better of the last 10 minute with Sean O Regan again converting 2 free’s in the 23rd and 29th minute and Chris O Leary getting a point from play in the 24th minute. Passage got a point from a free in the 26th minute to leave the half time score Valleys 1.08 to Passage 2.05. Valleys started the second half the better with Sean O Regan getting a point from a free in the 2nd minute with Adam Settini adding 2 from play in the 5th and 6th minutes. Passage got a point from a free in the 7th minute. A point from play by Sean O Regan in the 9th minute was cancelled out by a point from play in the 10th minute by Passage. Sean O Regan scored 2 points from frees in the 18th and 19th minute and seemed to have the game under control with a 3 point lead going into the last 7 minutes. Again Passage hit back with a point from a free in the 23rd minute followed by a goal in the 29th minute and a point in the 30th minute. When it looked all over Chris O Leary put over the equalizer and Sean O Regan got 2 more points in injury time to put Valley’s into the next round after the exams out in July. Next up for our minors are the non exam leagues which are played in May and June without the students that are doing exams. Panel for Saturdays night game Cathal Dart O Flynn, Bill Casey, Andrew O Callaghan, Scott Deane, Michael Crowley, William Hurley, Eoin Burke, Sean O Regan, Chris O Leary, Gary Deane, Colm Butler, Dan Sweetnam, Adam Settini, Stephen Lordan, Aaron Lyons,
Robert Sean Sweetnam, Rory O Sullivan, James Callanan, Patrick Hurley, Aaron Murphy , Feral Lyons, Cian O Donovan, Shane O Leary, Aidan Sheehan, Ben Murphy, Colm Barry, and Thomas Sweetnam.
Junior Football League Valley Rovers Junior A footballers took on Ballinhassig in Ballinhassig on Friday evening. The home side had the better of the opening quarter leading by 1-3 to 1-0. The Valleys goal coming from Liam Dempsey after good build up play from James Young, Johnny Kiely and Darragh Looney. Valleys played better in the second quarter but again the home side outscored them 0-3 to 0-2 with the Valleys points coming from John Kelleher and James Young. Despite Valleys making the better start to the second half kicking two points from John Kelleher and a Darragh Looney free it was ballinhassig who increased there lead 1-11 to 1-5 after 15 minutes of the second half with Derek Canty kicking Valleys 3rd point of the quarter. In the last quarter Valleys were out scored 1-3 to 0-2 with the Valleys points coming from Darragh Looney and Donal McCarthy. It left the final score Valley Rovers 1-7 Ballinhassig 2-14.
Team Tadhg Fitzgerald Joe Lynch(Farnahoe), Donal O'Brien, Don Lynch Johnny Kiely, Shane O'Sullivan, David Ryan Darragh Looney, Derek Canty Dennis Collins, John Kelleher, Mark Murphy James Young, Cormac Desmond, Liam Dempsey Sub: Donal McCarthy Other Results Rebel Og Premier 2 U13 Football League Glenville 1 - 3 to Valley Rovers 10 - 7 Rebel Og U11 Hurling League Group 1 Valley Rovers 0 - 1 to Ballygarvan 0 - 2 Rebel Og Premier 2 U13 Football League Canovee 1 - 4 to Valley Rovers 5 - 20 Rebel Og Premier 2 U12 Hurling League Grp 2 Valley Rovers 5 - 3 to Cobh 2 - 4
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Senior Football
Under 9
Valley Rovers senior footballers are top of Division 1 (Kelleher Shield) after a well deserved victory over Nemo Rangers in Trabeg on Saturday evening. In difficult windy conditions the Rovers lead 0-6 to 0-3 at half time. Jack Walsh opened the scoring for the Rovers on 2 minutes and further points from Eoin Delaney and Fiachra Lynch (2) had the visitors ahead 04 to 0-1 after 16 minutes. Two further points again from Jack and Eoin were matched by the home side to leave the Rovers 3 points ahead at half time. With the strong wind blowing across the field accurate kick passing was difficult to execute. The Rovers kicked the first two point of the second through Gary Farrell and Fiachra. Now trailing by 5 points the city team upped their game and scored 4 unanswered points to leave just one between the sides going into the final 5 minutes. Both sides missed numerous scoring chances before Kevin Canty pointed to give the Rovers a 2 point winning margin 0-9 to 0-7. Team:
Valley Rovers U9’s played Eire Óg in their first hurling match of the year in Brinny on Thursday evening 16th April. We fielded two teams and each team played three matches. All games were keenly contested. The boys put in strong performances defending bravely and moving the sliotar quickly up the pitch, striking left and right. Thanks to all who came along to support. The players were: Anthony Slattery, Luke Humphreys, Billy Curtin, Matthew Hoban, Shane O’Connell, Luke Casey, Liam Dineen, Ben Keane, Oisin McCarthy, Seanie Crowe, Gary Cremin, Roan Gilli, Matthew Kelleher, Alex Hurley, Harry O’Sullivan, Samuel Linehan, Sam Browne, Sean T Kenneally, Neil Hennessy. U9 training continues every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7.15pm at Brinny and we also encourage the boys to practice their skills at home.
Under 8 Hurling . Alan Quirke Noel O'Donovan, David Lynch, Tomas O'Brien. Darragh Crowley, Joe Lynch, Aidan Walsh. Kevin Canty (1), Darragh Murphy. Gary Farrell (1), Jack Walsh (2), Tadgh O'Brien. Fiachra Lynch (2), John Cottrell, Eoin Delaney (2). Sub: Ben Murphy, Billy Crowley & Darragh Lordan
The Senior football Championship was officially launched during the week. Valley Rovers play Carbery Rangers on Monday May 4th in Ballinascarthy 6.45pm. Fiachra Lynch is pictured above at the launch with the Carbery Rangers Captain
Saturday 18th April saw Valley Rovers field 4 team in the U8 Blitz which was held in the Bleach in Innnishannon. The morning was dry but a biting wind was present but that did not stop the U8's participating and providing a fantastic performance .Each player has been encouraged at training to Practice, Practice, Practice. All their practice was evident at the blitz. Some of the U7'S joined us on Saturday to make up the fourth team. So thanks to Michael Croke , Jack McCarthy, Jack Healy, Eoghan Galgey & Conor McGreggor. Each team played 3 matches and the Valley Rovers Coaches were delighted with all of the players. Players who played in the blitz are : Diarmuid Brady, Nicholas Curtin, Callum Dinneen, Sean Dinneen, Billa Kelleher Barry, Sean Lynch, Colm Murphy, Conor Murphy, Mathew Murphy, Conor Nash, Denis O'Conor, Calum O'Driscoll, Adam O'Sullivan, Danny O'Sullivan, Donnacha O'Sullivan O'Connell, Eddie O'Sullivan , Louis O'Sullivan, Will Sexton, Donagh Shiels, William Snapes, Joe Twohig, Hugo Woods, Darragh Whyte, U7'S Michael Croke, Eoghan Galgey Jack Healy , Jack McCarthy, Conor McGreggor. U8'S Training in Brinny on a Wednesday night @6pm. Below are some Valley Rovers players at the Blitz
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Doing a spring Clean? Valley Rovers have a skip in Brinny for all your unwanted scrap Metal. This is an ideal way for you to clean up your home, garages, out houses, farm etc. Dispose of your metal for free in your own time and help your local Club. The skip is located by the farthest gable of the dressing rooms from the road by the Pedestrian entrance to pitch 1. If the gate is locked or if you want to check that it opened before you go to Brinny please ring Con Murphy at 0879404868. The gate is always opened anytime that training or matches are on.
The Bleech was a hive of activity at Saturday morning for under 8 Hurling Blitz in Innishannon.
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Nemo Rangers 0-9 Valley Rovers 1-8
Camogie Valley rovers U12A Ladies Football team recorded an News impressive win against Nemo Rangers on Thursday night in a match played at Nemo. This was the second outing of the year for the team and it is clear that the team are progressing and learning from each game and are showing an excellent attitude and workrate on the pitch.
Under 14 ladies football
Playing with a breeze in the first half the girls started brightly and early points from Orla O’ Sullivan and Kate Lynch gave Valleys an early lead. This was further added to by a superb goal from the impressive Aisling Fenelly who also added another point, and at half time Valleys led by 1-5 – 0-1.
Valley Rovers Under 14 ladies football played Keelnameela in their third West Cork league match on Sunday April 12th. Valleys won with a scoreline of 2-5 to 1-6. This maintains the fantastic start that the U14 ladies have made in the 2015 season with three wins out of three. The win was mostly down to brilliant defending by the Valley's defenders and brave goal keeping by Rachel Lordon. But for some wayward shooting and the intervention of the goalpost the margin of victory would have been greater. The girls have 2 remaining league matches (versus Bantry & Rosscarbery) and victory in one of these matches should ensure qualification for the West Cork semi-final. Kim Muckian & Niamh Hurley were both unavailable because of injury and we wish them a speedy recovery. Team Rachel Lordon , Rebecca Murphy, Sarah Lynch, Emma O’Donovan, Shauna Reilly, Carol Cremin, Clare O’Dwyer, Ellen Fennelly, Cliona Riordan, Ellen Fehily, Nicole Callanan, Chloe Burton, Vicki Cuskelly, Clodagh O’Donovan, Jane Mulvihill & Niamh Hales
Turning into the wind the girls knew that they faced a different challenge. Nemo began to dominate around the midfield and closed the gap to 1-5 – 0-6 early on the second half. However it was now that the real spirit of the girls began to kick in and showing an excellent commitment to each other they began to limit Nemo’s chances. The full back line of Alison Kenny, Aisling Donovan and Tara Gilli ensured that Nemo’s goal chances were limited. In front of them Laoise Collins, Kate Lynch and Ellie O’Sullivan began to dominate and Valleys worked their way back into the game. Further points from the hard working Caoimhe McCarthy and Orla O’Sullivan, extended Valleys lead. In the end it was this determination that was the difference between the two teams and Valleys ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 1-8 – 0-9.This was another excellent performance from the girls against a string team and shows great promise for the League campaign ahead. Valley Rovers: Rhian Dawkins, Alison Kenny, Tara Gilli, Aisling O’Donovan, Aine Ryan, Laoise Collins, Molly Lynch, Ellie O’Sullivan, Kate Lynch (0-1), Sara Higgins, Orla O’Sullivan (0-5,( 0-3 f)), Aisling Fennelly (1-1), Leah Hoey, Caoimhe McCarthy, Niamh Crowley, Molly Collins, Leanne Murphy
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St Colums 3-4 Valley Rovers 6-8 Valley Rovers U12B Ladies Football Team began their League campaign with an excellent Victory against St. Colums at Kealkil on Friday Night. Considering the team was composed mainly of U-11 players against a much taller St Colums team this was an excellent result. The girls started a little nervously and St Colums established an early lead. But the girls began to find their stride and a couple of well taken goals from Ciara Taheny got the team back into the match. Valleys then began to dominate around the middle with some excellent tackling around the middle of the pitch by Siofra Kelleher- Barry, Gemma Murphy and Orla Hales allowed Valleys to dominate possession. This allowed Ellen Murphy to drive forward, and she produced a superb display of determination and accurate shooting, to score 2-2 in the first half and with Caoimhe Hurley and Cora Higgins adding further points, Valleys led 4-5 – 2-1 at half time. St Colums started well in the second half with a couple of early scores, but the defence, in which Oonagh Hayes and Hannah Morrissey performed strongly throughout
the game, soon got on top. Valleys began to press on again and with team constantly harrying and chasing their larger opponents, they forced mistakes from St Colums. This enabled Valleys to pull away and two goals from Lucy Callanan extended their advantage. The highlight of the second half was a superb team point from Ciara Taheny which followed an excellent hand passing movement between Sarah Kenny, Maeve O’ Sullivan and Taheny. In the end Valleys were comfortable winners by 6-8 – 3-4. The whole team showed an excellent attitude and worked very hard for each other and this should stand to them in the season ahead.
Valley Rovers: Lauren Keane, Hannah Morrissey, Orla Hales, Oonagh Hayes, Saoifre Kelleher-Barry, Ellen Murphy (2-2), Gemma Murphy, Sinead McCarthy, Lucy Callanan (2-2), Cora Higgins (0-1), Ciara Taheny (2-2), Caoimhe Hurley (0-1), Maeve O’Sullivan, Sarah Kenny, Aoife Dineen, Leah Quinn
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Valley Rovers GAA Summer Camp 2015 Valley Rovers GAA Summer Camp 2015 will be held on July 13th-17th from 10am till 1 pm each day; For boys and girls aged 5-13.Application forms will be available and distributed through the schools shortly
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Valley Rovers Giggles Sponsored Academy: Valley Rovers Juvenile Club Under 5’s & U6’s Boys and Girls training started on Saturday 18th April in The Bleach, Innishannon 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m and continues every Saturday. Membership €20.00 (All parents are asked to stay) Children born 2009 & 2010 - All Welcome
Valley Rovers GAA
Last Friday night at The Opinion Bandon Co Op awards Valley Rovers had the honour of being awarded the Club of the Year award for their achievements in 2014. Valley Rovers would like to thank the judges for this recognition. We are very honoured!
Contact Valley Rovers Phone 0857038198 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.valleyrovers.com
Photos from Friday nights ceremony can be found HERE
Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this newsletter are correct, however we take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misprints that may occur in this publication from time to time
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