AGHADA HURLING AND FOOTBALL CLUB

On a cold and windy night in Carrigtwohill Aghada elected to play with the wind and within a minute of the start Jordan Ryan goaled after a great pass from full forward Jake O’Donoghue. With the wind behind them Aghada came in droves but were guilty of poor shooting then when centre back Aaron Stafford won the ball on his forty surged forward and landed a mighty point Aghada were on the way. A minute later Ryan goaled from a free after great work from centre forward John Looney and from the kick out Stafford landed another long range point. Then on the tenth minute from a free Midleton goaled. Kevin O’Hanlon responded and pointed to push Aghada further ahead. By now Midleton started to put the pressure on and added two minors before Aghada scored again up stepped Stafford with a point followed by a Brian Rice one to leave the half time score 2-6 to 1-2
The talk at half time was could Aghada hold out against the wind as Midleton showed they could play football. Indeed the town started the better and had three points on the board before Aghada were to score again but the critical thing here was that it took them 16 minutes as Aghada fought tooth and nail to keep them out Conor Phelan and Shane Crowley were by now outstanding in the half backline. Ryan came back to help out the defence and had a major part to play in this win. Then in a one two between Stafford and our superb Captain Stephen Murphy or it could have been his twin Andrew the smallest man on the field Kevin O’Hanlon got a touch and after going 19 minutes with out a score Aghada goaled. Three minutes later Jake O’Donoghue pointed and Aghada were on their way or so we thought. Midleton had other idea’s one more attack and they won a penalty which goalie Michael Leahy saved but Midleton got a boot to the rebound Goal. Now the pressure was on Midleton were parked on our full forward line but time after time fullback Sean Dorney came out with the ball as did Mark Healy to relive pressure. Aghada came again and after some great work by Hanna Looney. Hanlon goaled again still Midleton came and had the last score but too little to late. And history for Aghada as the Rúnaí of Bórd Na nÓg Pádraig Foley say to the lads as he presented the cup many a great Aghada footballer went before ye but ye have something that they don't have an A championship medal
Team

Michael Leahy
James Cashman, Sean Dorney, Mark Lewis
Conor Phelan, Aaron Stafford (0-3), Shane Crowley
Andrew Murphy, Stephen Murphy (capt)
Brian Rice (0-1), John Looney (0-1), Jason Ryan (2-0)
Hanna Looney, Jake O’Donoghue (0-1), Kevin O’Hanlon (2-1)
Sub used Peter Cashman for Hanna Looney (inj) 58m

Full panel

Michael Leahy, Mathew Stafford, Shane Dorney, James Cashman, Shane Crowley, Aaron Stafford, Cormac Phelan, Brian Rice, Mark Healy, Andrew Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Jordan Ryan, John Looney, Kevin O’Hanlon, Stephen O’Halloran, Jake O’Donoghue, Peter Cashman, Sean O’Leary, Hannah Looney, Luke O Connell, Tadgh Gilroy, Joe Hennigan, Kalen O Donoghue, Aaron Butler, Jack MCGauran, Jordan Tynan, Aaron Berry, Paul Daly, Daniel Creedon, Luke Nolan , Charlie Terry, Jack Farmer, Matthew Leahy, Declan Foley, Daniel Horgan , Adam Dwane, David Heffernan Mark Wall, Conor O Callaghan, Gavin Kelly, Kyle McCarthy, Cian Savage, Stephen Daly, Edward Leahy, Jack Foley, James Gilroy,

Aghada U12 football

Aghada’s U12 footballers have been very busy with matches this last month. This year we are fielding 2 teams , 1 at A grade and the other at D grade. Both have been going well in their leagues as championship time now approaches.

The A team started their league campaign on the 31st of March, when they entertained Killeagh/Ita’s in Rostellan. On a damp night, a strong wind ensured that this was to be a game of 2 halves. Killeagh/Ita’s raced into a commanding lead in the 1st period. Try as they might, Aghada, despite having plenty of opportunities could not reduce this lead to anything less than 2 points in the second half and Killeagh/Ita’s were the winners.

Next up was Carrigtwohill. This was a strange game, with Carrigtwohill dominating for long periods, but Aghada being far more clinical with their chances up front. At half time Aghada led by 4 goals, but this was no way a fair reflection of the game. Carrig took over in the second period, but some stout defending from Michael Leahy, Peter Cashman and Shane Dorney just about kept Aghada in the lead and they held on for a fortunate 2 point victory. Final score Aghada 6-4 V Carrigtwohill 4-8.

Next up for the A’s was Glanmire at home, and here a fine team performance gave Aghada a very comfortable win on a 4-16 v 0-3 scoreline.

Then it was down to Youghal for Round 4. A bit like the Carrig game , Aghada were more than flattered by the scoreline, which looks far more comfortable than it really was. Final score – Aghada 2-11 V Youghal 1-1. The Aghada goals coming from Aaron Stafford and John Looney.

That leaves Aghada with 2 games to play and in a strong position to clinch a league final spot.

The D’s have gone even one better and have already clinched their place in the league final. A big win against Midleton in the opening round was followed by a heavy defeat away to Lisgoold on a scoreline that read Aghada 0-2 V Lisgoold 3-8. It didn’t seem as bad at half time with the sides level at 2 points a piece, but the home side totally took over after the break to run out convincing winners.

Next up was Killeagh/Ita’s at home and on a bitterly cold night, Aghada edged out a narrow win on a 1-12 V 1-3 scoreline. Aghada were grateful to some stout defending from Tadgh Gilroy, Jordan Tynan and Kalen O’Donoghue on the night.

Next was the long trip up to Glenville, where inspired by a super performance from Aaron Butler at midfield, Aghada had a big win. Daniel Creedon, Mark Wall, Jack McGauran ,Stephen Daly, James Gilroy, Luke Nolan, and Declan Foley were others who impressed. Final Score Aghada 9-9 V Glenville 2-2.

Aghada’s last game turned out to be a nail biting affair when they entertained Glanmire in Rostellan. In a contest that was close throughout, Aghada did manage to put some daylight between the sides mid way through the second half when they had a 3 point lead. Back came Glanmire however and in the end it was Aghada that were clinging on to earn a draw and a share of the points. Aghada ‘keeper Joe Hennigan was easily Aghada’s best player and kept them in the game with several fine saves. Cian Savage, Aaron Berry, Charlie Terry, Mathew Leahy and Eddie Leahy were others to impress on the night.

That result sets up a league final between the same 2 sides but for now it is down to the really serious business as championship looms on the horizon.

This years panels are made up of – Michael Leahy, Mathew Stafford, Shane Dorney, James Cashman, Shane Crowley, Aaron Stafford, Cormac Phelan, Brian Rice, Mark Healy, Andrew Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Jordan Ryan, John Looney, Kevin O’Hanlon, Stephen O’Halloran, Jake O’Donoghue, Peter Cashman, Sean O’Leary, Hannah Looney, Luke O Connell, Tadgh Gilroy, Joe Hennigan, Kalen O Donoughue, Aaron Butler, Jack MCGauran, Jordan Tynan, Aaron Berry, Paul Daly, Daniel Creedon, Luke Nolan , Charlie Terry, Jack Farmer, Matthew Leahy, Declan Foley, Daniel Horgan , Adam Dwane,David Heffernan,Mark Wall, Conor O Callaghan, Gavin Kelly, Kyle Mc Carthy, Cian Savage, Stephen Daly, Edward Leahy, Jack Foley, James Gilroy,

U12 football.
Aghada 4- 10 ,Bishopstown 1-2.
Sat 1st March we travelled to Bishopstown for a challenge game. The team performed very well. The standard of football was very high and how much time put in by the mentors has shown. Team, Michael Leahy, Shane Dorney, Andrew Murphy (0-2), Stephen Murphy (2-0), Aaron Stafford, Matthew Stafford, Jordan Ryan, John Looney (0-1), Stephen O Halloran (0-1), Kevin O Hanlon (0-2), James Cashman, Peter Cashman, Mark Healy, Shane Crowley, Jake O Donoughue (2-1), Jack Farmer (0-1), Hannah Looney (0-1), Kyle McCarthy (0-1), David Heffernan.