Rosscarbery 1-09  Castlelyons 6-03  Football Championship 08-06-10
Rosscarbery U12 footballers made their exit from the championship at the County semi final stage when they were defeated by a physically stronger Castlelyons, team in Innishannon on Tuesday evening in wet conditions. Ross started the brightest and were well in command in the first ten minutes clocking up 1-5 in the process. In the first attack the Castlelyons boys got a goal and as the game progressed Ross were finding it hard to break down their defence, while at the other end the opposition availed of every opportunity and led at the break 4-1 to 1-7. In the second half Ross piled on the pressure but found scores hard to come by and had the lead down to a single point with ten minutes remaining. But for all their effort they could not get any closer and as time ran out Castlelyons scored 2 late goals to give them a comfortable margin at the end 6-3 to 1-9.

Rosscarbery 5-08  Millstreet 3-04  Football Championship 29-05-10
Rosscarbery U12 footballers defeated Millstreet in the quarter final of the Cork county championship in Ardagh on Saturday last by 5-08 to 3-04. Ross were first to get on the scoreboard when Darragh Hayes finished off a good movement to the back of the net. Another goal from John Hodnett had Ross in front by 2-01, before Millstreet got a goal which was their first score and it arrived on the quarter hour mark. From there to the break Ross added on three points and a cracking goal from Maurice Allshire after Adam O’Mahony won a great ball on the wing. In the second half Millstreet came more into the game and scored another goal to bring the sides closer 3-6 to 2-4. Once again Adam delivered a long ball into the forwards and after a scramble John O’Brien was on hand to find the net for the Ross boys. Midfielder Robert Hegarty caped off a fine performance with a goal, and despite conseading a goal late in the game Ross were well in command and advanced to the semi final. Team Cathal Hennessy, Christopher Prendergast, Ciaran Prendergast, Jack Maguire, Adam O’Mahony, Sean Gordan, Cal Keane, Maurice Allshire(1-1), Robert Hegarty(1-1), Aaron O’Flynn, Mark Hodnett( 0-4), John O’Brien(1-1), Stephen O’Donoghue, John Hodnett(1-1), Darragh Hayes(1-0). Subs Arron Harte Cathal O’Driscoll, Alan O’Rourke, Shane McCarthy, Liam Ronan, Brian Hegarty, Sean O’Sullivan, Donacha Healy, Cathal Keane, Eamon Shanahan.

Rosscarbery 4-11  Skibbereen 3-10  Football Championship Final  17-05-10

The disappointment of Sundays game turned to joy on the following evening at Castlehaven when Ross U12 footballers defeated Skibbereen in the final of the West Cork championship by 4-11 to 3-10. This was a a really terrefic performance from the Ross boys who defeated Kilmeen the prervious week in the semi final by a comfortable margin. Ross were well on top in the opening half and the back line of Jack Maguire, Chris and Ciaran Prendergast stood firm while goalie Cathal Hennessy was very dependable. Sean Gordan was a tower of strength at center back with Adam O’Mahony and Cal Keane catching the eye on the wings. Midfield gave the edge to Ross where Maurice Allshire did a lot of work and team captain Robert Hegarty scored a hat trick of goals which helped Ross to a interval lead of 4-7 to 2-3.

Rosscarbery Defeated  Kilmeen   Football Championship  11-05-10
       

Rosscarbery Defeated  Newcestown   Football Championship  05-05-10
        In U12 football championship Rosscarbery played Newcestown in the first round last Wednesday. Ross were well on top in the first half thanks to two goals from Stephen O’Donoghue and one each from John Hodnett and Arron Harte. Ross added another eight points in this half. Ross relaxed a bit and Newcestown came into the game in the second half and struck back with 4 goals. Ross replied with a Robert Hegarty goal  to give Ross the victory. Ross also had a fine displays from Ciaran Prendergast, Cal Keane and Maurice Allshire and advance to meet Kilmeen in the next round.

Rosscarbery 7-11 Sam Maguires 4-07   Football League  16-04-10
        Rosscarbery U12 footballers had a good win over Sam Maguire’s in the league last week. In an even first quarter Ross trailed by a point before hitting the back of the net 3 times to give them a lead at the interval of 3-05 to 1-04. The second period saw more goals for both sides and Ross were flattered by the final score of 7-11 to 4-7, as the sides were more equal then the score line would suggest. Team: Cathal Hennessy, Christopher Prendergast, Ciaran Prendergast, Jack Maguire, Adam O’Mahony, Sean Gordon, Cal Keane, Maurice Allshire(2-2), Robert Hegarty, Aaron O’Flynn, Mark Hodnett(2-6), John O’Brien, Darragh Hayes, John Hodnett(2-2), Donnacha Healy. Aaron Harte(2-0), Alan O’Rourke, Cathal Keane, Cian Hayes.
Rosscarbery Defeated Ilen Og  12-04-10

Rosscarbery 2-03 Castlehaven   Football League  05-04-10
The under 12 footballers were defeated by Castlehaven on Monday evening. Ross were in front at the break but a stronger Haven team took over in the second half and won by 4-07 to 2-03.
Rosscarbery beat Bandon   Football League  29-03-10
Ross under 12 footballers got their league campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive victory over Bandon at home on Monday evening. Team: Cathal Hennessy, Ciaran Prendergast, Sean Gordon, Jack Maguire, Christopher Prendergast, Mark Hodnett, Cal Keane, Robert Hegarty, Maurice Allshire, Shane McCarthy, Stephen O’Donoghue, John O’Brien, Aaron Harte, John Hodnett, Donnacha Healy  Healy, Darragh Hayes, Cathal O’Driscoll., Alan O’Rourke, Cathal Keane, Sean O’Sullivan, Cian Hayes,  



2009

Rosscarbery 2-05 Timoleague 2-09 Hurling Championship Final 15-09-09
         Rosscarbery under 12 hurlers were defeated in the final last week by Timoleague on a score of 2-09 to 2-05 after a very exiting contest. Team: John Hodnett, Edmund Beese, Danny Reynolds, Adam O’Mahony, Robert Hegarty, Sean Gordan, Brian Calnan, Jack O’Donoghue, Maurice Allshire, Michéal O’Mahony, Cathal O’Rourke, Davy O’Donovan, Ciaran Prendergast, Cian Daly, Adam Barrett, Denis O’Driscoll, Brian O’Sullivan, Cathal Hennessy, Cian O’Hea, Chris Prendergast, Arron O’Flynn, Kieran Vickery and Stephen O’Donoghue.

Rosscarbery 3-06   Kilmeen 4-03 Hurling League  29-06-09
  Our under 12 hurlers finished all square against Kilmeen in Newtown on Monday evening on a score of 3-06 to 4-03. On Saturday they played in Na Piarsaigh Blitz playing the home side along with James Stephens and Kilmacud Crokes

Rosscarbery 4-07   Kilbrittain 1-00 Hurling League  06-06-09

On Saturday last the U12 hurlers welcomed Kilbrittain to Ardagh for round 2 of the league. The visitors played with the aid of a strong wind in the first half. Scoring proved difficult with the wind and at half time the score line was Ross 1-02 Kilbrittain 1-00. With the wind to their backs the Rangers piled on the pressure and took some lovely scores to win the match 4-07 to 1-00. Team: Cian Daly, Edmond Bees, John Hodnett, Sean Gordan, Michael O'Mahony, Adam O'Mahony, Robert Hegarty, David O'Donovan, Jack O' Donoghue, Maurice Allshire, Cathal O'Rourke, Danny Reynolds, Denis O'Driscoll, Adam Barrett, Cian O' Hea, Cathal Hennessy, Brian O'Sullivan, Arron O'Flynn, Ciaran Prendegast, Chris Prendergast, Brian Calnan, Stephen O' Donoghue and John O'Brien.
Rosscarbery 7-01    Pedlars  3-05  Hurling League  01-06-09
        On bank holiday Monday Ross U12 hurlers travelled to Ballinscarthy to take on the home side in round 1 of the league. In a very evenly contested first half both sides traded score for score. The Ross forwards had some beautifully taken goals and they led 5.01 to 2.03 at the break. After the resumption the Ross midfielders started to gain the upper hand and two more goals followed stretching their lead. When the final whistle blew the score line read Pedlars 3-05 Rangers 7-01.

Rosscarbery defeated   Clan na Gael           26-04-09

Rosscarbery defeated  by Castlehaven           19-04-09
     Our under 12 footballers were well beaten by a stronger Castlehaven outfit on Sunday evening in the league game played at home.

Rosscarbery defeated  Skibbereen               13-04-09
     Ross U12 footballers had a comfortable win over a very young Skibbereen side played in ideal weather conditions on Monday evening last. Ross got off to a flying start with goals from Danny Reynolds (2) Adam Barrett and David O’Donovan plus some well taken points which saw them well ahead at the break. Skibbereen did rally early in the second half but goals from Kieran Vickery and Adam Barrett put the game out of reach for them

Rosscarbery 3-09  Bandon 1-03      06-04-09  in Ross
        Ross under 12 footballers had a good win over Bandon in the league last Monday evening winning on a score of 3-09 to 1-03. The game was even after the first 10 minutes as the sides were level 2 points each Ross then grew in confidence and had established a 2-07 to 0-02 lead at the break the second half saw Danny Reynolds completed his hat trick as Ross ran out comfortable winners. Panel: Ian O’Donovan, Denis O’Driscoll, Cathal O’Rourke,  Brian O’Sullivan, Sean Gordan, Cian Daly, Michéal O’Mahony, Robert Hegarty, Jack Donoghue, Brian Calnan, Danny Reynolds, Maurice Allshire, Adam Barrett, David O’Donovan, Cian O’Hea, John Hodnett, Kieran Vickery, Cathal O’Driscoll, Edmund Bees, Owen Granningsater, Stephen O’Donoghue, Ciaran Prendergast. Jack Christie, Shane O’Sullivan.
Rosscarbery 1-09  Bantry 1-13        30-03-09  in Bantry

Ross U12 footballers travelled to Bantry on Monday night last to play the first round of the league. After an exiting first half the teams were level on a score of 1-06 each. The Ross full back line in particular gave a heroic display. The second half started well for Ross but a more physical Bantry side began to dominate mid-way through this half. Ross did rally in the last 5 minutes but were denied a goal which would have brought them close to victory. The final score was Ross 1-09 Bantry 1-13. Panel: Ian O’Donovan, Brian O’Sullivan, Cathal O’Rourke, Denis O’Driscoll, Sean Gordan, Cian Daly, Michéal O’Mahony, Robert Hegarty, Brian Calnan, Adam Barrett, Danny Reynolds, Maurice Allshire, John Hodnett, David O’Donovan, Kieran Vickery, Cathal O’Driscoll, Edmund Bees, Owen Granningsater, Stephen O’Donoghue, Ciaran Prendergast.

2008

Rosscarbery 1-07 Bandon 1-10    Football League Final    05-10-08

        Ross U12’s played Bandon in a League Final in perfect conditions at Ardagh on Sunday last. A physically stronger Bandon team, dominated for most of the first half but the home team rallied for ten minutes before the break and were only a single point behind at the half time whistle. Bandon resumed play in a determined fashion scoring 1-02 in the first five minutes of the second half. Ross refused to yield and a goal and a point from Adam Barrett put them back in contention. Some very determined play from the backs held Bandon and Ross were very unlucky when a shot from John Hodnett rebound off the post. Bandon won on a score of 1-10 to 1-07. This was a great performance by this team which showed great improvement during the year. Team: Danny Reynolds; Robert Hegarty, Damien O’Brien, Cathal O’Rourke; Brian O’Donovan, Aidan O’Donovan, Morris Allshire; Eoin Collins, Jerry O’Riordan; William Allshire, Austin Keane, David Hill; David O’Donovan, John Hodnett, Adam Barrett. Subs: I O’Donovan, M O’Mahony, K Vickery, B O’Sullivan, J Christy, M Cullinane, C Daly, D O’Driscoll, C O’Hea, E Bees.

Rosscarbery 4-08 Skibbereen 4-08             25-04-08
      Our under 12 footballers were in action in the league against Skibbereen on Friday evening and after a exiting hour of football the honors were even on a score of 4-08 each. Team: Danny Reynolds, Maurice Allshire, Damien O’Brien, Cathal O’Rourke, Cian Daly, Brian O’Donovan Jack Christie Eoin Collins, Austin Keane, Aidan O’Donovan, David Hill, David O’Donovan, Ian O’Donovan William Allshire, Brian Calnan, John Hodnett, Adam Barret. B O’Donovan, K Vickery, Michéal O’Mahony, C O’Hea and Column O’Donovan.

14-04-08
Ross under 12s were comprehensively beaten by a very impressive Ilen Og team in a league fixture last Monday night.

07-04-08
Rosscarbery 2-08 Newcestown 1-12
           Newcestown were visitors to Ross on Monday evening to play the locals in the under 12 league and went home with a victory on a score of 1-12 to 2-08. In the start Newcestown were well in command but as the half drew to a close Ross were getting to play much better and were unlucky to be trailing by six points at the break. In the second period Ross had a number of near goal chances as they pressed to get back into the game and when the goal finally arrived another followed soon after and the game was evenly balanced, indeed Ross held a one point lead as the game was drawing to a conclusion, it was then that Newcestown struck for the all important goal which gave them a narrow one point victory despite a late point for the home side. Team: D Reynolds, M Allshire, D O’Brien, C O’Rourke, R Hegarty, E Collins, A Keane, J O’Riordan, A O’Donovan, D Hill, D O’Donovan, W Allshire, B Calnan, J Hodnett, A Barret. Subs: B O’Donovan, K Vickery, C O’Hea and C O’Donovan.

24-03-08
        Ross u-12’s had their first league match against Sam Maguire’s in Dunmanway last Monday night. The game was played in very wet conditions which suited the much stronger home team and they emerged easy winners.

Selectors

Football: Michael O'Rourke, Liam Creedon and Vincent Hegarty.

Hurling: Frank O'Gorman, Finbarr Riordan and John O'Rourke.