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Sun 14th Mar Intermediate hurling Liam Breathnach cup Aghada 0-10
Carrigtwohill 2-10
Liam Breathnach Cup Aghada’s intermediate hurlers travelled
to Carrigtwohill on Sunday last to play Carrigtwohill in the first
round of this years Liam Breathnach cup. With the changes made to
the intermediate hurling competition by the county board, this competition
is being run in lieu of the hurling league, which will take place
later in the year.
Aghada found them playing into a strong wind in the first half, and
with 10 minutes gone the scores were tied at 3 pts apiece. Aghada
scores had all come from frees – 1 from John Connolly and 2
from Stephen O’Keeffe. Then Carrigtwohill went on a scoring
spree scoring 2 goals and 2 points in five minutes. Ger Melvin operating
from full forward had Aghada’s only points from play in the
first half on 18 and 24 minutes. A free from Carrig split these two
scores. 2 further points from play by Carrig left the score at half
time 2-8 v 0-5 in favour of the home side. It could have been worse
for Aghada, only for a fine save by ‘keeper Martin Day with
2 minutes to go to the break. The second half started in lively fashion.
Stephen O’Keeffe pointed a free on 3 minutes. 2 minutes later
impressive corner forward Alan Morrissey, making his intermediate
debut, flashed a brilliant overhead shot narrowly wide. From the puck
out Martin made another excellent point blank save and then Stephen
O’Keeffe tagged on two more points for Aghada one from play
and one from a free. 2 goals now between sides and 20 minutes to go.
It was to be the closest Aghada got to the Carrig men however. 2 more
points from Stephen plus a good strike from play by Derek Bowler wasn’t
enough as Carrig hit 5 more points themselves, all but one from play.
The final score read Carrigtwohill 2-13 versus Aghada 0-11. Apart
from Martin in goals , who was easily Aghada’s best player on
the day, Cathal O’Gorman did well at wing back, Ronan “Coach”
Dwane hurled very well for the full 60 minutes at midfield, while
young Alan Morrissey was the pick of the forwards. (Pooh had better
watch out!!) Team and scorers –
M. Day, D.Lee, P .Cashman, C. O’Brien, C. O’Gorman, B.
Hennessy, K. O’Keeffe, J. Connolly(0-1),R. Dwane, T. O’Keeffe,
P. O’Neill, P. Kilbane, S. O’Keeffe(0-7), G. Melvin(0-2),
A. Morrissey.
Subs used A. Connolly, K. O’Connor, D. Bowler (0-1), and D.
Devoy.
Sun 21st Mar Liam Breathnach cup Aghada 2-6 Youghal 1-7
Aghada win Walsh cup-tie at the death
In a team short the u21 footballers from the day before Aghada had
a bit to do.
Playing with the wind Aghada went into an early lead when the all
Morrissey full forward line nearly ran riot. Young Alan showed well
and is a man for the future; Alan set Brother Vince up for a goal
with a peach of a pass but the shot left a lot to be desired. Still
Vincent accounted for three points one from the ground that Aghada
scored in the 1st half. With Youghal clocking up 1-4 they looked a
safe bet turning with the wind.
Aghada made the changes at half time. Rohan going to wingback with
Melvin moving to mid field to partner the incoming Mark Lewis who
took over from Paul Kilbane. While up front Tony Wall replaced the
out of sorts Brian Morrissey and Dave Creedon replaced John Connelly.
Youghal turned the screw scoring four points on the trot before Wall
replied. Aghada to their credit never gave up but when Vincent scored
a point from a semi penalty it did not look good. Then out of the
blue Peirce O’Neill got the goal, Tony Wall followed with a
point and when sub Derek Bowler goaled at the death there was no way
back for Youghal. Ever greens Kenneth O’Keeffe and Darren Lee
were to the fore front
Team Martin Day, Darren Lee , Pat Cashman, Cathal O’Gormain,
John Paul O’Connor , Ger Melvin , Kenneth O’Keeffe, Rohan
Dwane Paul Kilbane, Trevor O’Keeffe , Peirce O’Neill (1-0)
, John Connelly,
Brian Morrissey, Vincent Morrissey (0-4) Alan Morrissey; Subs used
Tony Wall (0-2), Mark Lewis, Dave Creedon, And Derek Bowler (1-0)
for Alan Morrissey
Sun 18th April intermediate hurling Aghada 5-9 Ballyhea 2-13
They say winning is a habit, it seems that way when the hurlers took
to the field a good show was all we expected, yet 16 hours after playing
a major championship match Aghada turned on the style to win this
game in a impressive manner
After a slow start Aghada waited for the second half to start their
come back after losing the 1st on the scoreline of 0-6 to 2-8 A hat
trick from minor Tony Wall goals from footballers Trevor O’Keeffe
and Dave Creedon set Aghada up for this win. Even when Rohan Dwane,
Brian Morrissey, Stephen O’Keeffe, and Pearse O’Neill
were replaced it made no difference. Darren Lee rolled back the years
to turn in a man of the match display at corner back. Ger Melvin showed
that his injury is behind him when he turned in a mighty display when
he came on at half time.
Team Michael Lewis, Darren Lee, Pat Cashman, Anthony Connelly, Cathal
O’Gorman , J P O’Connor , Eoghan Cotter, John Connelly
(0-1), Stephen O’Keeffe, Trevor O’Keeffe (1-0), Brian
Morrissey (0-3), Pearse O’Neill, Vincent Morrissey (0-4), Rohan
Dwane, Tony Wall (3-1)
Subs used Dave Creedon (1-0), Alan Morrissey, Kieran O’Connor,
and Ger Melvin
Sat 24th April intermediate hurling league Aghada 4-16 Aghabullogue
0-12
Aghada made it 2 league wins out of 2 with a comprehensive defeat
of last year’s semi-finalists Aghabullogue. Similar to last
week, Aghada had a lack lustre first half, and trailed at the break
on a 0-9 V 0-4 scoreline. Aghada however really turned on the style
in the second period and scored 4-12 to Aghabullogue's 3 points. Some
of Aghada’s points were right out of the top drawer The Aghada
goalscores were Tony Wall, Vincent Morrissey who grabbed 2 and Brian
Morrissey scored the last goal right at the death. Team & scorers
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My. Lewis, D. Lee, J. O’Connor, B. Hennessy, Eoin Cotter, P.
Cashman, C. O’Gorman, G. Melvin(0-1), T. O’Keeffe(0-1),
S. O’Keeffe(0-1), B. Morrissey(1-3), P. O’Neill, V .Morrissey(2-7),
R. Dwane(0-1), T. Wall(1-1)
. Subs used: D. Creedon, B. Crowley (0-1), D. Devoy Alan Morrissey,
Cork Intermediate Premier Hurling Championship Aghada 2-7 Tracton
2-14
Poor show from Aghada yet this was a game that could have been won.
With five minutes left we were a point down and attaching, ball broke
across the square. , Should have been a goal but ball cleared and
despite Aghada having two extra men behind the ball (Tracton had a
man sent off for two yellows and Aghada playing with a two man full
forward line, Stephen O’ Keeffe as sweeper behind the Aghada
centre field), goal for Tracton from here on in it was how much would
Tracton win by. And did they look impressive as they added three points
to leave them winners by 7 points. The Aghada men gladly heard the
long whistle.
It was not all like this as Pearse O’Neill opened with a great
point after one minute. Tracton replied with three points on the trot
despite Aghada owning the ball. Aghada were to put seven balls wide
before Vincent Morrissey pointed in the 14th minute. A minute later
he again pointed before Ger Melvin gave Aghada the lead on the 18th
minute. Tracton came with two points before Morrissey pointed a free
on the short whistle to leave the sides level 0-5 to 0-5 O’Neill
now in the centre put Aghada ahead after 20 seconds of the restart.
In an 8-minute spell Tracton tacked on five points to leave Aghada
struggling. Then on the 41st minute Morrissey sprung a great point
and when Stephen O’Keeffe finished a ball to the net we were
on our way. Within 3 minutes Tracton had it all back when they pointed
and converted a semi penalty. Then on the 51st minute Aghada were
handed a lifeline when sub Davie Creedon found the net after he followed
in a Morrissey cross it looked good for Aghada but Tracton had other
ideas.
Young Tony Wall had an impressive first game for Aghada.
Michael Lewis, Darren Lee, John P O’Connor, Billy Hennessy
Kenneth O'Keeffe , Pat Cashman , Eoghan Cotter, Trevor O’Keeffe,
Ger Melvin (0-1), Stephen O’Keeffe(1-0), Brian Morrissey, Pearse
O’Neill (0-2), Vincent Morrissey (0-4), Rohan Dwane, Tony Wall
Subs used Dave Creedon (1-0) for Brian Morrissey 39m, Brendan Crowley
for Trevor O'Keeffe 58th m and Declan Devoy for Pearse O’Neill
46th m
Thur 6th May intermediate hurling league Aghada 2-12 Youghal 2-12
Sat 1st May
Mon 10th May intermediate hurling league Aghada 1-15 St. Catherine’s
0-11
Aghada keep their unbeaten record in league
At half time it was a different story, with the saints leading by
0-9 to 0-4. St. Catherine’s looked a class side scoring at will
from the centre of the field. Fielding only 7 of the team that beat
Carrig they ran circles around Aghada. Yet Catherine’s were
to score only two points in the second half as Aghada started to find
their feet.
Ger Melvin was in command at centre back, while Paul Kilbane grew
in stature as the game went on and he pointed half way trough the
half his day was made. Just after halftime Pearse O’Neill got
his trade mark goal when he grabbed the ball on the forty and ran
at the defence. A mighty point followed from Trevor O’Keeffe
and with Brian Morrissey now playing the way he can Aghada took the
game by the scruff of the neck. Brian got two points from the centre
field to give Aghada the lead with nine minutes left his brother Vincent
pointed two beauties. Younger brother Alan was not outdone when he
also got in on the act. Stephen O’Keeffe, Dave Creedon, Melvin,
Brian, and Banna impressed big time as did Billy Hennessy.
Team Michael Lewis, Darren Lee, JP O’Connor , Billy Hennessy,
Paul Kilbane (0-1), Ger Melvin, Kenneth O’Keeffe, Vincent Morrissey(0-2),Brian
Morrissey (0-3), Dave Creedon (0-1), Rohan Dwane, Trevor O’Keeffe(0-2),
Stephen O’Keeffe (0-4), Pearse O’Neill (1-0),Tony Wall
(0-1),
Sub used Alan Morrissey (0-1), for Wall (half time)
Sun 16th May Cork Intermediate Premier Hurling Championship losers
group
Aghada 1-17 Aghabullogue 3-6
Aghada make amends
Aghada opened in Wirral wind fashion with points from Melvin, Vincent,
Pearse and two from Stephen O’Keeffe before Aghabullogue scored
in the 12th minute. From the puck out Melvin pointed a long-range
effort followed a minute later by Rohan. Melvin playing a mighty game
pointed again. Then Aghabullogue rallied with a point followed by
a goal in as many minutes. Pearse O’Neill and Brian Morrissey
scored two mighty efforts. Then on the 25th minute Aghabullogue scored
a carbon copy of the 1st goal when they ran at the Aghada defence
but this time he kicked to the net. O’Keeffe had the last say
with a point on the short whistle. Aghada went in just three points
up (0-11 to2-2) when they should have been more daylight between the
teams. Within a minute of the restart Vincent was on the scoreboard
then Stephen pointed a dead ball. Now Aghabullogue started to press
and would rue they missed chances Aghabullogue pulled two back on
the 41st and 46th minute. Then came the turning point, when Rohan
rattled the net a minute later. A Brian Morrissey point gave Aghada
a seven-point lead entering the last ten minutes. Aghabullogue and
O’Keeffe exchanged points then with three minutes left Aghabullogue
goaled (again like the first two) to follow a point a minute sooner.
Now our backs were to the wall. A mighty save from Mickie a clearance
from Darren Lee and Ger Melvin’s invention saved the day Young
Alan Morrissey just on the field pointed after a pin point pass from
brother Vincent and again O’Keeffe had the last say with a pointed
free to see Aghada safely into the next round
Michael Lewis, Darren Lee, John P O’Connor, Billy Hennessy,
Kenneth O'Keeffe , Pat Cashman , Eoghan Cotter, Brian Morrissey(0-2),
Ger Melvin (0-3), Trevor O’Keeffe, Dave Creedon , Pearse O’Neill
(0-2), Vincent Morrissey (0-2), Rohan Dwane (1-1), Stephen O’Keeffe(0-6)
Subs used Paul Kilbane for Kenneth O'Keeffe 33m, Alan Morrissey (0-1)
for Dwane 57m
Mon 14th June Intermediate Premier Hurling league Aghada BT Mallow
Sun 18th July Cork Intermediate Premier Hurling Championship quarter
final Aghada 1-9 Blarney 1-9
Lucky to draw unfortunate not to win. That was the story of this
game with 7 minutes left on the clock three points behind and Blarney
after scoring 4 points within as many minutes looking like winners.
Trevor pointed on the 53 minute could we come back. Blarney brake
up the field chance, Goal or Point ball comes off the post is this
turning point. Ball up and down the field minutes ticking away. Then
in a moment of inspiration a great point from Brian Morrissey. Have
we time, ball up again, long clearance from the master (Melvin), O’Keeffe
grabs, foul free on the 30. Up steps Vincent draw game. Puck out,
Rohan Dwane rises high comes down with the ball free in , chance to
win the game out comes Vincent long free, wide, what matter we live
to fight another day.
It should never have come to this. Vincent Morrissey opened the scoring
after 5 minutes with a mighty point following a line ball from his
brother Brian. Four minutes latter following another line ball the
other Morrissey goaled when Alan connected. Aghada were coasting but
were guilty of some bad wides. It took Blarney 15 minutes before they
scored. This coming from a free. Within a minute they were level when
a long range shot found its way to the net via a flick. Pearse O'Neill
now turned on the style scoring two points on the troth before Blarney
scored two to leave the game on a knifes edge on the short whistle.
On resumption Blarney started the better scoring two points in as
many minutes Trevor O’Keeffe and Alan Morrissey replied before
Pearse put Aghada ahead again on the 10th minute. Now Blarney turned
on the style to score four points with out reply. Then came our lads.
(Had we scored our frees we were home and dry)
The artistry of Melvin, the Steel of Kilbane and the youthful exuberance
of Alan Morrissey was what keep Aghada in the game while 1-9 each
was a small score both teams have everything to play for the next
day.
Team. Michael Lewis, Darren Lee, JP O’Connor , Kenneth O’Keeffe,
Paul Kilbane , Gerard Melvin, Billy Hennessy, Eoin Cotter, Brian Morrissey
(0-1), Vincent Morrissey (0-2), Pearse O’Neill (0-3), Dave Creedon,
Alan Morrissey (1-1) , Ronan Dwane ,Trevor O’ Keeffe (0-2)
Subs h.t. Brendan Crowley for Cotter, 46th m Stephen O’Keeffe
for Creedon, 54th m Tony Wall for Morrissey (Alan)
Sat 21st Aug I P H Championship quarter final replay Aghada 0-12
Blarney 1-12
Wilful waste makes woeful want that’s an old saying that came
back to haunt Aghada. Having missed all them scores in the drawn game,
Aghada where to pay dear.
Blarney started the better, but Aghada kept pace with points by Pierce
O’Neill and Vincent Morrissey. Aghada now came under fierce
pressure but with the backline playing well Blarney found scores hard
to come by. Yet they still lead by three points halfway through the
opening half. Now Aghada started to hurl and when Alan Morrissey pointed
two frees within a minute Aghada were on fire. On the 19th minute
Ger Melvin pointed a mighty free from eighty yards Vincent, Pierce
and Melvin pointed to put Aghada two points clear as the half drew
to a close then on the stroke of half time Blarney pointed to leave
the half time score 0-8 to 0-7.
On resuming Blarney goaled within two minutes of the restart which
left Aghada playing catch up Melvin replied with a point as did Davie
Creedon to level the match again. Blarney added two more points before
Sub Stephen O’Keeffe just on the field levelled matters with
two points inside a minute as we entered the last quarter. Little
did we know that these were to be Aghada’s last scores? Now
Blarney upped the pace and went ahead on the 49th minute. Blarneys
defence went mean, clearing ball after ball. Despite Aghada bringing
on Mark Lewis and Declan Devoy Aghada could make no head way. Blarney
scored again on the 53rd minute and when they added another with a
minute left that was that. Team
Mickey Lewis, Darren Lee, John Paul O’Connor, Kenneth O’Keeffe,
Paul Kilbane, Pat Cashman, Billy Hennessy, Gerard Melvin (capt) (0-3),
Brian Morrissey, Trevor O’Keeffe, Pierce O’Neill (0-2),
Dave Creedon (0-1), Alan Morrissey (0-2), Ronan Dwane , Vincent Morrissey
(0-2),
Subs used Brendan Crowley 40th m for Hennessy (blood), Stephen O’Keeffe
(0-2) 43rd minute for Alan Morrissey, Hennessy 48th m for Crowley.
Mark Lewis 48th m for Trevor O’Keeffe, Declan Devoy 56th m for
Creedon
Friday the 13th Aug The intermediate hurling league Aghada 1-19 Inniscarra
0-18
Sat 6th Nov I H L semi final Aghada 3-10 Ballinhassig 1-12
Intermediate hurling league semi-final Aghada qualified for this
year’s league final when they beat Ballinhassig in perfect conditions
in Rostellan on Saturday last. Manager Donie Morrissey and his selectors
Martin Hennessy and Alan Devoy stood up and were counted before the
throw with a strong decision on team selection. The 15 selected then
stood up and were counted after the throw in. Due to a shortage of
numbers regular net minder Mickey Lewis found himself back in the
position that made him famous – corner forward. What an impact
he was to have on the game. He doubled on the ball 4 times in the
opening 6 minutes – broke his hurley and fell over the first
time, narrowly wide the second, and banged 2 beauties of goals with
his third and fourth strikes. Full forward Vinnie Morrissey hit 2
points to speed Aghada into a 2-2 to no score lead. Ballinhassig then
got into their stride however and hit 4 points from play with only
a Ger Melvin free in response. Excellent wing forward Stephen O’Keeffe
then hit 3 in 3 minutes for Aghada, before Ballinhassig again narrowed
the gap when they poked home a scrappy goal. In the 7 minutes left
to the short whistle the visitors hit 3 more points, again with only
Melvin replying for Aghada, this time with a monster shot from play
from inside his own half. The Half time score was Aghada 2-7, Ballinhassig
1-7.
Aghada’s other midfielder, Mark Lewis opened the scoring in
the second half with a long-range point of his own, but it was all
Ballinhassig from here on. Pat Cashman and Paul Kilbane were defending
well at full and centre back, while Ken O’Keeffe was clearing
a lot of ball on the wing. With 10 minutes to go it was all square
– Aghada 2-9, Ballinhassig 1-12. Aghada moved the impressive
John Connolly to midfield, and along with young Paudie Wall who was
operating as a third midfielder, this was to help get Aghada a grip
back on this game. Connolly made a fantastic solo run before off loading
to Morrissey for a vital lead point. Then a minute later came the
vital score. A long clearance from Darren Lee was superbly caught
by Ronan Dwane, who then passed to Mickey in front of the square.
Mickey still hadn’t touched the ball with his hand in this game
and he wasn’t about to start now. A first time pull saw the
ball fly into the roof of the net for “The Poachers” hat
trick. 4 Points clear Aghada drove on to victory with 2 more points,
one each from Morrissey and Connolly. An excellent game of hurling,
an excellent performance and result and hopefully it can be done once
more now for the final. Team and Scorers –
M. Day, D. Lee, P. Cashman, C. O’Gorman, E. Cotter, P. Kilbane,
K. O’Keeffe, G. Melvin(0-2), Ml. Lewis(0-1), S. O’Keeffe(0-3),R.
Dwane, J. Connolly(0-2), A. Connolly, V. Morrissey(0-4), M. Lewis(3-0).
Sub Used – D. O’Hanlon, P. Wall.
Sat 5th Feb 2004
Intermediate Hurling League final Aghada 1-4 Courcey Rovers 1-7
Aghada fielding a new look team started the better but were unable
to score, then disaster a long ball found its way to Aghada’s
net after a mix up in the square. Courceys were to add two more points
before Aghada found their shooting boots. Then Trevor and Pearse pointed
within a minute mid way into the opening half. Aghada tried hard to
add to their score to no avail; it was Courceys who pointed two more
to leave the half time score 1-4 to 0-2 for Aghada.
The new management team of Colm O’Brien, Darren Lee, and Anthony
Cashman made some changes at the brake, changing Stephen O’Keeffe
from corner back to top of the left, Brian Morrissey going to full
forward and Trevor O’Keeffe moving to top of the right, still
Aghada found scores hard to come bye. Courceys stretched their lead
to 1-6 before Aghada got a lucky goal on the 41st minute when a high
ball in was fielded by the goalie but pressure from Trevor forced
him over the line and a green flag for Aghada. A minute later Courceys
replied with a point. Now Aghada upped their game and started to put
some moves together. Trevor pointed, and then Rohan Dwane followed
to leave just a goal between the sides. Try as they might Aghada were
not able to make headway against a strong Courceys defence. A high
ball in beat the Courceys goal minder but luck was with him as the
ball hit the butt of the post. As time ran out Pearse plucked a ball
from the sky and had a great chance. Again the goalie got lucky. Aghada
mounted one more attempt a short free from Connelly found Dwane but
the ball went wide and that was that. This was a new look side and
given time maybe Aghada can do some thing.
Team Martin Day, Stephen O’Keeffe, Pat Cashman, Kenneth O’Keeffe,
Paul Kilbane, Billy Hennessy, Brendan Crowley, John Connelly, Ger
Melvin (capt), Pearse O’Neill, J.P. O’Connor, and Trevor
O’Keeffe
Brian Morrissey, Rohan Dwane, Tony Wall
Subs used Paudie Wall for Wall 41st minute, Dave Creedon for Hennessy
46th minute , Cathal Ó Gormáin for Kilbane (inj)58th
minute
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