AGHADA HURLING AND FOOTBALL CLUB

AGHADA CAPTURE EAST CORK MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Last Sunday,on a crisp winter afternoon,Aghada landed their first East Cork Minor Championship title against a much fancied Watergrasshill side in Watergrasshill. Aghada got off to a flying start,with Emma Farmer rattling the net within the first minute. Aghada's defense held up well, and with Karen O'Connell,Lisa Ring, Claire Day,Roisin Culligan and captain Laura Burchill on top form, nothing got past them easy.Both sides were reduced to 11 players for a period when Claire Day was injured as a result of a nasty tackle and a yellow card and sin-bin was given to the Watergrasshill player. Watergrasshill were awarded a penalty towards the end of the first half but the shot was blocked by goalkeeper Kate Ring and cleared down the field.Aghada went in 6 points up at half-time. Aghada's fitness was a crucial factor in this game.Up front,Emma Farmer,Rosin Phelan Kate Dixon, Emer Murphy, Hannah Looney and Orla Culligan were full of running and with their constant attacking threat, rattled the net twice more but so did the Hill and going into the final 5 minutes it was game on. Aghada hung on in the end to win by a margin of 2 points, 3-9 to 2-11. Well done to all the girls who gave everything for the hour and reaped the rewards at the end of a tough and long year, but especially to our two U-12's Hannah Looney and Orla Culligan who were called up at the last minute and both got excellent scores.
Also a big thanks to Deirdre Culligan, and Teresa and Ger Looney for all their hard work in getting a minor team together so late in the season.
Team: Kate Ring, Laura Burchill(Cpt), Karen O'Connell, Claire Day, Roisin Culligan, Roisin Phelan, Emma Farmer, Lisa Ring, Hannah Looney, Emer Murphy, Kate Dixon, Orla Culligan.

Fundraising Event:
On New Years Day Aghada Ladies Football is holding a Long Kick, starting at 11 am from TK's Diner. All are welcome. Fun Day guaranteed for all the family! Kindly sponsored by The Schooner Bar, Whitegate.

On Monday November 30th, Aghada Ladies Football Club held their annual AGM in the GAA Pavilion. We had 120 member in 2009 approx 70 of whom were U12. We had a good turnout and would like to thank all for attending on a very bitter night.
We recapped on a very successful year for ladies football in the parish, especially in the juvenile section. Our U-16's were victorious against a much fancied Midleton outfit in the East Cork ''B'' League final. Our U-12's completed a clean sweep in East Cork, winning both the ''A'' League and Championship. We had a very strong panel of 30 U-10's this year, winning 4 out of their 5 games in the East Cork League but were unfortunate enough to lose the semi-final to St.Colman's. Unfortunately Conor Phelan who has been training the U-10's for the past few years in stepping down and we are all very sorry to see him go. We would like to thank him for all the time, effort and commitment he has given to the club and he will undoubtedly be a loss but we hope to see him back sometime in the future. Our Junior team, after the great start we made a few years back, didn't have a great year.We struggled to get numbers for training and matches all year. We didn't manage to win any County League game and struggled to get a team out for the County Championship and another East Cork competition. Finally we played Watergrasshill in October in the East Cork Championship but despite our girls best efforts, it wasn't to be. Maybe with more matches behind us, it could have been a different story. We would like to thank Kenneth and Ger for all the effort and time they put in with us this year. As somebody once said, we've great players but not a great time but this is all going to change in 2010!!(Anyone interested in coaching the Junior panel for 2010, please let us know either through one of the committee members or players.)

We would also like to congratulate Hannah Looney who won an All-Ireland U-14 medal with Cork and to Roisin Phelan represented Aghada on the Cork U-16 team. Also to Amanda Benett and Cassie Tynan who both represented Aghada and Cork in the Primary Schools games. On our Junior team, we would like to congratulate Ursula Day on receiving "Player of the Year" for 2009 and Sinead McCarthy on receiving "Club person of the Year".Both awards were well deserved by both girls. Finally we would like to thank all those involved in the Ladies Football Club-trainers, selectors, parents and member. Many thanks for all your help, without you the club wouldn't survive. We would also like to thank Aghada GAA for the use of their facilities throughout the year.

Incoming Committee for 2010:
Chairperson-Annmarie McAllister
Secretary-Teresa Looney
Treasurer-Liam Budden
Registrar-Alena Tynan
PRO-Kate Ring
Others-Sinead McCarthy
Brendan Murphy

We will be bag-packing in Tesco on December and would ask that all member give just one hour of their time on that day so we will have funds to run the club next year as we rely dearly on this fundraiser as our main source of income.

Sinead McCarthy with her Clubperson of the year award for 2009

Sun 13th Dec Ladies Football East Cork Minor Final

Aghada 3-9 .Watergrasshill 2-11

Aghada ladies U10's have gone from strength to strength, there was around 45 registered this year. We divided them up into U10's and U8's. We have around 30 U10's and 15 U8's. We train every Monday night 6.30 - 7.30pm. The U10's are in the East Cork League Semi-Final on saturday 10th Oct.

The U8's played a challenge match against Inch Rovers and they won well..

Thanks to everyone who is involved.

Sun 11th Oct U12 East Cork Championship Ladies football Final

Aghada 2-8 Fermoy 2-5

Aghada U12 girls achieve East Cork A League and Championship double

Aghada U12 girls finished their 2009 season on a high note on Sunday last, Oct 11th, winning the East Cork A Championship final.

Having beaten Bride Rovers in a tough semi-final on Sunday 4th, it was back to Carrigtwohill to face Fermoy in the final.

Playing with a strong breeze, Fermoy dominated the opening period, registering 1-3 in the initial 10 minutes, before the first Aghada score. The Aghada girls settled and worked the ball from the half back line of Amanda Bennett, Cassie Tynan and Sinead O’Driscoll through to the forwards, resulting in a goal from Hannah Looney. Fermoy answered with a further goal and maintained their six point lead. Aghada worked hard to add two points before the half time whistle.

The second half started brightly for Aghada with a goal in the opening minutes. Points from Hannah Looney and Meghan Barnes brought the score to level by mid-way through the half. Determined supportive play from forwards Niamh O’Shea, Caoimhe Robinson, Sorcha Phelan, Hayley Nagle, Christine Moran and Nessa Fitzpatrick along with midfielders Hannah Looney and Hannah Rose ensured Aghada dominated in the possession stakes during this vital period, scoring a further point to edge ahead. Two points in rapid succession from Cassie Tynan then stretched the lead to three points. Fermoy replied with a point, but this was again answered by an Aghada point.

In the final tense minutes, Fermoy approached the Aghada goal dangerously on a number of occasions, but determined defence from the Aghada goalkeeper Claire Coghlan and backs Claire Wall, Amanda Bennett, Sophie Bawden and Anna Wall ensured that Aghada emerged victorious.

Thanks are extended to Fermoy for a very sporting contest.

Full time score: Aghada 2-8 Fermoy 2-5

Well done to the entire Aghada panel for a season characterised by exemplary teamwork throughout both their League and Championship campaigns.

Thanks to the dedicated trainers Bernard Tynan, John Bennett and Tracey O’Neill.

Thanks to all of the parents for their commitment and support throughout the season, travelling, in all weathers, for fixtures from Rostellan to Rosscarbery.

Thanks to Barry Moran for the accompanying photographs.

Panel: Claire Coghlan, Claire Wall, Sophie Bawden(capt.), Anna Wall, Sinead O’Driscoll, Cassie Tynan, Amanda Bennett, Hannah Looney, Hannah Rose, Christine Moran, Meghan Barnes, Nessa Fitzpatrick, Niamh O’Shea, Sorcha Phelan, Hayley Nagle, Caoimhe Robinson, Kiera O’Hanlon, Ciara Counihan, Ciara McGrath, Kate O’Keeffe, Alexis Ahern, Jodi Rose, Daphne Stratos, Ciara Leahy, Victoria Muckley, Anna Mahony, Lucy Gillespie, Niamh Crowley

U12 Girls - 2009

4th Oct – East Cork Championship Semi-Final

Aghada 3-5 Bride Rovers 0-8

The Aghada U12 girls defeated Bride Rovers in a tough match on Sunday, 4th October, in Carrigtwohill.
Aghada started well, registering 2-2 in the opening 15 minutes. Bride Rovers battled tenaciously, registering some points, but Aghada held the lead at half time.
Bride Rovers fought back hard from the restart, reducing the deficit to 1 point mid-way through the second half. However, a further Aghada goal put the game beyond reach.

Aghada now face Fermoy in the Championship Final.

Team: Caoimhe Robinson, Claire Wall, Amanda Bennett, Anna Wall, Sinead O’Driscoll (capt.), Cassie Tynan, Lucy Gillespie, Hannah Looney, Hannah Rose, Christine Moran, Meghan Barnes, Nessa Fitzpatrick, Niamh O’Shea, Sorcha Phelan, Kiera O’Hanlon, Claire Coghlan, Ciara Counihan, Ciara McGrath, Kate O’Keeffe, Alexis Ahern, Jodi Rose, Daphne Stratos, Ciara Leahy, Victoria Muckley, Hayley Nagle, Anna Mahony, Sophie Bawden, Niamh Crowley

22nd Sept – East Cork Championship Quarter Final

Aghada 4-8 St.Colmans 1-4

11th Sept – County “Premier A” Championship Semi-final

Aghada 2-4 St.Vals 2-8

Aghada met a fancied St.Vals side in Caherlag on Friday, 11th September. Aghada got off to a bright start, registering 1-2 before St. Vals opening score. Aghada were ahead at half time, and maintained the lead until well into the second half. However, a surge in the last 10 minutes ensured a win for St.Vals .This was a great team effort with every Aghada player giving of their utmost throughout the entire game.

6th Sept – County “Premier A” Championship Quarter Final

Aghada 0-9 Rosscarbery 0-6

Aghada U12 girls travelled to Rosscarbery, on Sunday, 6th September, to play the Cork “Premier A” Championship Quarter-Final. The wet weather made the ground very heavy and playing conditions difficult.

In a tight first half, points were exchanged by both teams. Aghada goalkeeper Clare Coghlan was tested on many occasions, but brilliant saves ensured that the green flag was not raised. At half time, Rosscarbery led by 0-6 to 0-4.

Playing with the wind in the second half, Aghada continued chasing scores with good teamwork by all of the forwards. While a goal attempt was well saved by the Rosscarbery keeper, points from Hannah Looney and Cassie Tynan gave Aghada the lead. In the last ten minutes, Rosscarbery fought hard for a comeback, but tight defensive play by the full back line comprising of Anna Wall, Sophie Bawden and Claire Wall, with half backs Caoimhe Robinson, Amanda Bennett and Sinead O’Driscoll, ensured that Rosscarbery were held scoreless.

The full-time score was Aghada 0-9 Rosscarbery 0-6

Thanks to the coaches Bernard Tynan, Tracey O’Neill and John Bennett. Thanks also to all of the parents who travelled to support the team.

U12 PANEL: Claire Coghlan, Claire Wall, Sophie Bawden, Anna Wall, Caoimhe Robinson, Amanda Bennett, Sinead O’Driscoll, Hannah Rose, Hannah Looney (capt), Nessa Fitzpatrick, Cassie Tynan, Jodi Rose, Meghan Barnes, Hayley Nagle, Christine Moran, Sorcha Phelan, Alexis Ahern, Niamh Crowley, Kiera O’Hanlon, Kate O’Keeffe, Ciara Leahy, Daphne Stratos, Ciara McGrath, Victoria Muckley, Niamh O’Shea, Ciara Counihan, Lucy Gillespie, Anna Mahony.

6th July – East Cork “A” League Final

Aghada bt. Fermoy A

Following a tenacious semi-final win over Bride Rovers in extra time, Aghada faced Fermoy “A” in the East Cork “A” League Final on Monday, July 6th in Carrigtwohill. Aghada got off a dream start with 2 goals in the first 10 minutes. The Aghada girls built up a substantial lead in the first half, with brilliantly determined play from all team members contributing a further 6 points.

Fermoy battled back in the second half, with an unstoppable goal and a number of points. However, further points from Aghada left Fermoy unable to close the gap. Well done to the victorious Aghada players.

PANEL: Claire Coghlan, Claire Wall, Sophie Bawden, Anna Wall, Sinead O’Driscoll, Amanda Bennett, Hayley Nagle, Hannah Rose, Hannah Looney, Nessa Fitzpatrick, Cassie Tynan (capt), Sorcha Phelan, Meghan Barnes, Christine Moran, Anna Mahony, Kiera O’Hanlon, Kate O’Keeffe, Ciara Leahy, Daphne Stratos, Ciara McGrath, Victoria Muckley, Jodi Rose, Niamh Crowley, Caoimhe Robinson, Alexis Ahern, Niamh O’Shea, Ciara Counihan, Lucy Gillespie.

22nd June – East Cork “A” League Semi-Final

Aghada bt. Bride Rovers by 1 point (AET)

April to June – East Cork League

In the group stage of the East Cork league, Aghada defeated Fermoy B, Watergrasshill, Inch Rovers, St.Colmans and Glanmire

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Ladies Football 09

Sun 13th Dec Ladies Football East Cork Minor Final

Sun 11th Oct U12 East Cork Championship Ladies football Final

Aghada 2-8 Fermoy 2-5

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