AGHADA HURLING AND FOOTBALL CLUB

Our u12 footballers finished off a mighty year for Aghada winning the East Cork Double after not one, not two, but three games. After two draws we expected this game to be tight but no one told Aghada as they forged ahead and never look back in a sun baked Pilmore. In fact it was a double double as they also won the hurling league and championship and for good measure the County. In fact they were very unlucky not to win the football county as well just losing out to Blackrock in the final.

Team:

Michael Leahy,

Cormac Phelan, Shane Dorney, James Cashman,

Shane Crowley, Aaron Stafford,(1-5), Mark Healy,

Andrew Murphy (1-0),John Looney(0-1),

Stephen Murphy (capt 0-2), Brian Rice, Peter Cashman,

Mark Wall(1-0),Jake O Donoghue (1-3)Jordan Ryan(1-0), (1pt op.)

Subs
Joe Hennigan, Hannah Looney, Sean O Leary. Jack Farmer, Daniel Creedon, Matthew Stafford, Kevin O Hanlon, Cian O Driscoll, Adam Dwane, Stephen O Halloran .Aaron Butler, Paul Daly

Thurs 16th Oct U12 D football final in riverstown(pike)
Glanmire V Aghada @ 7pm under lights

Mon 20th Oct U12 A football League final,

Aghada V Killeagh, Draw

for full size photos please email hurler@eircom.net

Sat 31st May U12 A football county final

Aghada 1-7 St. Michaels 1-9

St. Michael’s goalkeeper saves the day as Aghada make second half surge
the city boys opened up a half time lead of 1-6 to 0-3 Aghada looked done and dusted but then came the comeback

Aghada might have lost this game but they won the hearts of all at sun drenched Blarney.
John Looney opened the scoring with a point that oozed of class. Aghada had to defend as St Michaels came at them Aaron Stafford stood out at centre back as did Alan O’Callaghan at the other end. Slowly the city boys build up the lead with points in the 9th ,10th 15th and 20th minutes then came the goal as Paul Tobin blasted a great shot to the net to leave Aghada in big trouble Another point followed on the 25th m from Dan Lenihan before John Looney pointed again for Aghada after great work from his cousin Hannah Looney. Aghada found it hard to penetrate the saint’s defence with only Kevin O’Hanlon making any kind of inroad, while Jake was always a threat in side he did not see enough of the ball. King pointed again for the saints before Jordan Ryan pointed for Aghada to leave the city side 1-6 to 0-3 ahead at the brake.
What did Eoin O’Neill say at half time. Despite the city boys scoring first when again King kicked a minor, Aghada got into the game a point from the ever dangerous Jake O’Donoghue had Aghada on the way. A minute later Aghada were awarded a penalty for a foot block. Jordan hit a great shot but Jim Keating the saints goalie was equal to the job, indeed he was the difference between the sides in the end as he made a total of four mighty saves in the second half so dominant were Aghada.
Cormac Phelan now operating at corner back was in top form cutting off the ever dangerous King as the pressure rose so did Aghada, a mighty point ensued from Mark Healy as we entered the last quarter. A minute later and Jordan found the net. Looney and Jake also forced saves for the goalie. With Peter Cashman and Matthew Stafford on the field Aghada now had more bite up front. Jordan followed with a point as the tension became unbearable just two points down could the country boys do it. Robert Coughlan stopped the rot with a point on the 53rd minute but back came Aghada as the two Murphy twins drove Aghada forward with Andrew pointing on full time two points between the teams again. Aghada mounted attack after attract in injury time only to be denied by another foot block on Looney with the goal at his mercy but no free this time and that was that. This game was played at the highest standard by both teams in a welter of excitement and sun drained not only the players but the large crowd as well.

Michael Leahy,

James Cashman, Shane Dorney, Mark Healy (0-1),

Cormac Phelan, Aaron Stafford, Shane Crowley,

Stephen Murphy (capt), Andrew Murphy (0-1),

Jordan Ryan (1-2), John Looney (0-2), Brian Rice,

Kevin O’Hanlon, Jake O’Donoghue (0-1), Hannah Looney

subs used Peter Cashman for Hannah Looney 38th m, Matthew Stafford for Rice 42nd m other subs Joe Hennigan, Mark Wall, David Heffernan, Adam Dwane, Paul Daly, Sean O Leary, Steven O Halloran, Kyle McCarthy, Luke Nolan, Jack McGauran

Aghada's Stephen Murphy (capt) with Jim Keating Capt St. Michaels and ref Dave McCarthy

Sun 25th May U12 A football county semi final

Aghada 2-6 Sam Maguires 1-7

It was played in Ballinora with greasy conditions underfoot, Sam Maguire’s got the first score of the game straight from the throw in and added another score before Aghada scored a goal after a long period of pressure on the Dunmanway’s teams goal.

Agahda settled better into the game from there on and added some fine points through John Looney and Jake O’Donoghue.

Half time the score saw Aghada leading by a single goal with all to play for.

Both Teams showed great commitment in the conditions and again the Aghada lads driven by Andrew and Stephen Murphy in Midfield gained the upper hand, however they failed to convert a lot of the chances and although they built up a lead of 6 point with ten minutes to go the game was still up for grabs, Sam Maguire’s came strong and struck a point and a goal through a penalty in the dying minutes but time ran out and a great game saw us as winners by 2 points.

It sets up a final meeting against St. Michaels in Blarney next Saturday the 31st at 2pm

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,

Thurs 22nd May U12 A football county

Aghada 2-7 Valley Rv 1-7

Aghada win 1st ever A Juvenile title

And what a win

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

Tue 29th U12 A football, Championship semi final

Aghada (1) 3-9 Killeagh 1-7

a great win as Aghada reach second ever U12 A final. this was a great game played at pace between two good teams Aghada had the upper hand all through with a blanket like defence. Midleton await in the final on Friday next we have no venue yet but will kep you posted

Monday 28th April U12 D Football Championship

semi-final Aghada (2) 2-3 Glanmire (2) 3-6 a e t

Friday 25th April U12 A football, Championship

Aghada (1) 0-13 Carrigtwohill 0-3

Wed 23rd of April U12 D football championship –

Aghada (2) 4-10 Killeagh/Ita’s 1-2

Aghada’s second team travelled to Killeagh on Wednesday last the 23rd of April to play the home side in the first round of this year’s D championship. Playing against the wind, the first half was a close affair with Killeagh going into the lead through an early goal. Aghada were grateful to ‘keeper Joe Hennigan aswell as Cian Savage and especially Aaron Berry for some strong defending in this period. A goal from corner forward Mark Wall, got Aghada back in the game and another from Jack Farmer just before the break gave the Aghada lads a half time lead 2-2 V 1-2. On resumption, Aghada really took over, and the introduction of Kyle McCarthy at centre forward added some extra fire power upfront. A super goal from Kyle, and another from Farmer put Aghada on the road to a comfortable victory. Aghada Team – Joe Hennigan, Paul Daly, Peter Cashman(capt), Tadgh Gilroy, Jordan Tynan, Cian Savage, Aaron Berry, Aaron Butler, Sean O’Leary, Stephen O’Halloran, Daniel Creedon, Jack McGouran, Charlie Terry, Jack Farmer, Mark Wall. Subs Kalen O’Donoghue, Kyle Mc Carthy, David Heffernan, Adam, Dwane, Luke Nolan, Mathew Leahy, Jack Foley, Declan Foley, Eddie Leahy, Luke O’Connell, Stephen Daly, 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.