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11-03-08

            Rosscarbery Ladies Junior A football team played their first league game of the season on Saturday, 8th March, in Carrig a Droichead against St. Val’s. The Junior team compete in the Division 1 Senior League against Senior teams. The Ross girls played against a strong gale in the first half, and the half time score was 2-3 to 2-1 in favour of the Ross girls. Following the half time break, the Ross girls upped the pace and added some well taken points to the score sheet. Goals from Maura O’ Brien, Marion Murphy, Laura MacMahon and Tara Maguire edged the team in front. Some well taken points from Aileen Kearns and a drive from the back from Noirin O’ Brien sealed the win for the Ross team. Final score: Ross 6-12 , St Val’s 3-08. Team: M. Connolly, D .Murphy, N. McCarthy, K. Hourihane, D. O’ Regan, S. O’ Brien (Ardfield), N. O’ Brien, S. O’ Brien (Reenascreena), V. Hennessey, A. Kearns, L. MacMahon, D. Collins, M. Murphy, M. O’ Brien, E. Whooley. Subs: A. Hayes, Tara Maguire, Megan O’ Riordan, Siobhan Hennessey and Eilis O Brien. A full list of league game fixtures can be found on www.carberyrangers.ie/ladies.html. The 07 review of the year is now up on the website along with the club history. The Junior B team’s first league game of the season takes place on Thurs night ( 13th March) at 8.00 p.m under lights against Gabriel Rangers in Schull. The next Junior A league game takes place against Ballingeary this weekend. Rosscarbery Ladies Annual Bagpack takes place this weekend in Dunnes Stores, Clonakilty on Saturday 15th March. All support and help is gratefully appreciated.

Cork Ladies Football Division 1 League 2008

 

Round 1- Weekend of 08/03/08

St. Val’s V Rosscarbery

Round 2-15/03/08

Rosscarbery V Ballingeary

Round 3-22/03/08

Rosscarbery V Rockchapel

Round 4-29/03/08

Rockbán V Rosscarbery

Round 5-07/04/08

Gabriel Rangers V Rosscarbery

Round 6-13/04/08

Rosscarbery a bye

Round 7-20/04/08

Rosscarbery V Kildorrery

Round 8-26/04/08

Beara V Rosscarbery

Round 9-26/06/08

Rosscarbery V Mourneabbey

Round 10-30/06/08

Rosscarbery V Inch Rovers

 

Rosscarbery Ladies

 

 Review Of the Year 07

 

Code of Ethics

Booklets have been printed up and will be given out to each family in 2008. Within the booklets, there is a pull out section for registration and a part to sign in agreement with rules of the club.

 

Medal Presentations 07

The Juniors enjoyed a night in the Courthouse bar, thanks to all in providing food. The underage had an enjoyable evening in the social centre and some registration was taken in this occasion.

 

Carbery Rangers’ Night at the Dogs

The Ladies Club put in a great effort to help Carbery Rangers on this occasion selling tickets for the event.

 

Fundraising

Two bag packs were held in Dunnes, Clonakilty this year. It was a great success although more volunteers are need for future bag packs. It is a great way to give back to the club and only takes a couple of hours of your time, Dates for the 2008 bag packs are due to take place on St. Patrick’s Weekend and on December 8th. The church gate was held in Feb 2007. We hope to get a summer date in 2008.

 

All Ireland Final

The club proudly organised a bus trip to the All-Ireland Final, to support Laura and the Cork team. There was a great response from the locality and 3 buses were filled. On October 5th, 2007, the Brendan Martin cup made its first appearance ( and hopefully not its last!) in Rosscarbery. Team members, Briege Corkery and Norma Kelly attended, along with team mentor Eileen O Brien.  Laura MacMahon thanked all those for their support and traveling to the final in numbers.

Congratulations to Laura on winning an All Ireland Senior Medal with Cork. This was a proud day for those involved in the club. Well done to all those who represented the club at county levels and  in other competitions.

 

As a voluntary club with many expenses, it is essential for us to run a number of fundraising efforts through the year. The annual Ladies Football camp, which is organized every July, was a great success with over 70 attending. All the girls had an enjoyable week, practising their skills and  participating in matches.

The  Annual Walk also raided funds for the club The annual church gate collection was held on the weekend of 24/25th of Feb, 2007 in Ross, Reenascreena and Lisavaird.

 

 

 

Competition results 2007

 

2007 was a super year for our underage teams. Hopefully 2008 will be just as successful for our teams. Thanks to all the trainers and mentors who give up their time and have huge dedication to coaching the girls.

 

West Cork Leagues

U12 won final Vs Clon

U14 ‘A’  won final V Valley Rovers

U14 ‘B’ lost final V Courcey Rovers

U16 won final V Bantry

Junior A- not finished

Junior B- didn’t field in this competition.

 

West Cork U14 Summer Championships

U14 ‘A’ won final V Bantry

U14 ‘B’ won final V Ilen Rovers

 

County Championships

U12 lost in the county semi final replay by one point against Clonakilty.

U14 ‘A’ lost the semi final replay to St. Val’s

U14 ‘B’ lost first round V St. Colums

U16’s lost the County Final V. Ballingeary.

Minors are still awaiting County Final

The Junior A team competed in the Senior League which proved to be a huge step -up. They also got knocked out of the championship by Ballingeary who went on to win the competition. The Junior B lost league county quarterfinal V Bride rovers. They were also knocked out of the championship by the same opposition..

 

 

HISTORY OF THE ROSSCARBERY  LADIES  FOOTBALL  CLUB
 
 
The present Rosscarbery Ladies Football Club was founded in 1999 following a visit by Mr. Joe MacDonagh, the then guest speaker at a Carbery Rangers function.  In his speech he urged those present to also encourage girls to get involved in the sport.  Denis Hayes and Billy Creedon approached a few ladies interested in Ladies football and it was found there was enough interest in the parish to start up a club.
The first committee was formed at a meeting, presided over by Johnny Murphy of Carbery Rangers, which was held in the Celtic Ross Hotel.  The following Committee was elected:  Chairperson – Eliz Hayes, Frehanes; Vice Chairperson  Margaret Hayes, Burgatia; PRO Marian O’Mahony.  It was decided to name the club Rosscarbery Ladies Football Club.
Since the club was founded it has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the biggest clubs in the County.  The club initially started with U12 and U14 teams in 1999, with approximately 40 girls in total being registered with the County Board.  This year 2008, we have teams entered in grades, from U10 right up to junior and senior ladies teams with approximately 150 girls registered.  A brief run down of club activities and achievements since its foundation follows:
 
 
2002 
This year was the most successful year to date in the club’s short history.  Fielding three underage teams, U12, U14, U16 and for the first time a junior team. 
The U12 team were runners up in the County and were very unlucky not to win the West Cork championship.
The U16 team finished runners up in the West Cork championship, while the Junior team failed to register any win in their first season. 
Pride of place this year went to our U14 team who did everyone proud of becoming County Champions, defeating Dunmanus Rovers.  This was a tough encounter, in a rain drenched Drimoleague pitch, in front of a large crowd.   The cup was presented to captain Sinead O’Brien who was delighted to receive it on behalf of her teammates.
 2002 was also a great year for one of the stars of that team, Elaine Whooley, who was selected to play for Cork at U14 level.  Elaine wore the read jersey with pride and helped the rebel County to both Munster and All Ireland titles.  Everyone in the club was proud of her on this marvelous achievement.
2003 
 
Following the interest shown the previous season, it was decided to enter a junior team along with the usual underage teams.  However this year the U10 squad also lined out for a number of friendly games and played in the county blitz.
The U12 team reached the County final and were unlucky to be beaten by Carrigaline.  The team then went on to win the West Cork final, beating Kinsale in a great game of football played in Clonakilty.  Captain Aine Kelly was delighted to lead her team back to Rosscarbery as Champions. 
The U14 team reached the County final only to be beaten by a strong Ballingeary team. Our U16 team was beaten in the County Final by Valley Rovers.
The Junior team gave a strong count of themselves in the league before exiting this competition to a strong Watergrasshill team.  They then had a great run in the championship beating Nemo in the County semi-final.  They lost to Dromina, by the narrowest of margins and after a great contest, in front of a large crowd of supporters who traveled to Kilmurray for the final. 
The club was also represented on various County teams by Aine Kelly and Norin O’Brien at U12 level and Lisa Hennessey at U16.  Lisa won a Munster Medal with the Cork team this year.
 
2004 
 
This was another great year for all concerned.  The U12 team played exceptionally well in the West Cork league, winning all their games and qualifying to play in the “A” County Championship, only to be beaten by a much stronger St Val’s team.  Disappointment was also to follow when they were defeated by Kinsale in the final of the West Cork Championship. 
The U14 team also faced disappointment when they were beaten in the County final for the second year in a row.
The U16 team of 2004 were a very strong outfit and hopes were high for them but they were unfairly graded to play premier Championship when they were no match for a very strong Beara outfit.
Better days lay ahead for most of the team as they were part of the U21 and Junior ladies squads.  The U21 team won the County championship after a great campaign beating Boherbue in the final.  This was a great day for the club; our first championship at this level.
The Junior ladies were very unlucky not to win the County final but history was to repeat itself two years in a row:  Ross had an 11 point lead in the second half and somehow let it slip and were beaten by Midleton by 2 points.  This was a very disappointing day for everyone concerned, especially the players and the large crowd of Ross supporters who traveled on the day.  But all was not lost as we faced the same opposition in the final of the league two weeks later and Ross reversed the result of 2004.  This victory  crowned a great year for the club.  Team management here were Pat Lane, Pat O’Donovan and Pat O’Connor.
Sinead O’Brien was on the Cork U16 team which won the All Ireland Final.  Also representing the Club on County teams were Norin O’Brien and Aileen Kearns, U14.  Here Cork won the Munster Final.
Rosscarbery Ladies was the 5th largest club in the County in 2004 and the breakthrough at Junior Level, along with continuing success at under age must surely auger well for the future of the club in the years ahead.  The Club’s success stems from hard working committee members and also the dedication of the clubs mentors and players.
 
 2005
In the club’s seventh year of existence, we are proud to say that, with one hundred and twenty four registered players and fielding eight teams, we are now the second largest club in the county.  In the 2005 season, we entered our first minor team, which turned out to be a very rewarding move, bringing the cup back to Ross.
At the beginning of the season, there were over thirty players registered in the U14 age category resulting in the club entering a second U14 team. 
With the club now fielding extra teams it was necessary to purchase another set of jerseys.  It was decided that we would ask all the businesses and employers in the locality for a  small contribution towards them.  One sponsor’s logo would be picked at random to be printed on the jersey.  The response was brilliant, with “Nolan’s Bar” being the lucky official sponsor.
Throughout the season the club played approximately fifty-two competitive games.  There were mixed fortunes for the club.  The underages being unlucky and at times hard done by, while the minors and juniors lifted the cups and brought home the treble.
U10:  Had great enjoyment in the few friendly games and the blitz they played.
 
U12:  They were very unlucky to lose the league final against Valley Rovers.  They also progressed well in the championship.  They fought hard in the county semi-final but lost to a stronger St Val’s side.
 
U14A:  They advanced nicely to the league final vs. Valley Rovers, however they did not lift the trophy.  Unfortunately they were knocked out in the first round of the championship by a skilful and physical Carrigaline team.
 
U14B:  There were mixed fortune for the second U14 team in the championship, they lost to Castlemagner in what was a very messy game but were allowed back into the championship when it turned out Castlemagner had not been registered.  They were very unlucky to lose at the county semi-final stage to a Ballincollig side that went on the win the competition.
 
U16:  They lost the league semi-final to Valley Rovers, in what was a very low scoring game.  They were very unfortunate in the championship as they played a very close game and were up two points until Erin Own scored a late second goal.
 
U18:  It was the club’s first year entering a team in this age category and it was a great achievement for them to win the County Final.
 
 
U21:  After great success in 2004, it was a big let down when the girls were destroyed by Kildorrery in the first round of the championship in a very poor performance from the Ross side.  However it was this huge disappointment, along with the loss of the county junior finals in the previous two years, that made the girls commit to the training and added to their determination to play football at a level they are all well able to produce.
 
Juniors:  After approximately sixty hard training sessions, their commitment paid off.  They went through the campaign unbeaten in both league and championship, bringing home the double.  It was a huge occasion for the club to be promoted to Junior A in the 2006 competition. 
The club would like to congratulate Lisa Hennessy on winning two county medals in one day.  Lisa, along with Megan O’Riordan, was also involved in her school reaching and winning the Munster final.
Well done to the four O’Brien sisters, Sinead, Maire, Noreen and Eilish on their achievements of winning in total;  twelve Countys, four Munster and two All Ireland medals this year.
The club was well represented in the Carbery Peil na Cailini, with Tara Maguire, Anne Maire O’Neill, Aoife Goggin, Edel Hayes and Hannah Shanahan making the squad.  Aoife, Tara and Hannah went on to represent Cork in this competition.
We would also like to congratulate Tara Maguire on making the mini sevens squad.  She made her appearance in Croke Park in October during the half time of the All Ireland Ladies Final, when Cork lifted the trophy.
 

 2006   

In the Club’s 8th year of existence, we are now proud to say that 130 girls are registered with our club.  This year Rosscarbery Ladies Football played over 62 competitive games through out the year.  Again this year was full of mixed fortunes and yet again we finished off our year with the club being extremely proud of all our players, both underage and juniors.
 
U12:  Our under 12 team was very unfortunate this year.  At county championship level they got to the semi final of the competition where they were beaten by Donoughmore.  Also they lost the County League final to Valley Rovers.
 
U14 (a)  Our U14A team didn’t qualify for County Championship so their season finished early.  As a result the West Cork Board decided to run another competition which we are proud to say our U14 team won outright.
 
U14(b)  Our U14B team were a wonderful surprise to our club this year and surpassed everyone’s expectations by winning both the County C championship and the West Cork League.
 
U16:  Our U16’s lost out on the West Cork League final to Valley Rovers this year.  They are still waiting to play their County Championship semi final which ran on terribly late this year.
 
Minors:  These were beaten by St Val’s in the semi final of the Championship.
 
Junior A:  After a hugely successful 2005 a lot was expected from the Junior A team for the coming year.  Their dedication and commitment showed again this year after 70 hard training sessions.  Unfortunately they were knocked out of the Junior A Championship when Liscarroll beat them.  Once again they met the Liscarroll side in the County League final where this time a very deserving Rosscarbery side took the title.  A proud moment for these girls and their club as they have remained unbeaten in the League since 2004 winning division 4, 3 and 2.  Also in December under very cold, wet and windy conditions they also won the West Cork League beating Valley Rovers.
 
Also, in July of this year, Clonakilty Ladies football club organized a blitz in Clonakilty.  We entered 2 teams in this competition with our stronger Junior A team winning the Blitz outright.
 
Junior C:  Because of the large numbers of Juniors in attendance at training we decided to start a second Junior team.  These were mostly made up of the younger girls coming up from U16 level.  They progressed to the ¼ final stages where they put up a great fight against a strong Fermoy side who eventually took the game after extra time.  Also they reached the Semi Finals of the league losing few of their games.  So hopefully next year with a little more experience under their belts at Junior Level they will reap the rewards.
 
At the end of this year the Club was once again proud of all our teams hard work, dedication and achievements.  Well done to all those involved, both players and mentors.  Also congratulations to all those who represented the Club at County Level again this year.
 
 
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