10/01/2012
125th, Oracle,Scor,Fixtures,Lotto

CARBERY RANGERS GAA

With this being the 125th Anniversary of Carbery rangers, the PRO is anxious to collect any memorabilia and photographs of past teams. All photographs will be returned.

 Carbery Rangers will present the prizes for the Sports Oracle winners on  Saturday night 21st January in the O’ Briens’ bar, Rosscarbery.  In a very exciting finish, Geoff Wycherley edged out Daragh Hayes to the first prize of 1,500 euro by a two point margin. Last years runner-up, Brian Harrington, finished in third spot. Paul Hodnett won the best juvenile prize.  The Club will also launch the now popular 2012 Sports Orcale. All welcome.

SCOR:
The Munster final of the Scor is on in Cappoquinn, Co, Waterford on Sunday the 29th of January @ 2.30pm As this is all ticket anyone that is wishing to travel and is looking for a ticket should contact Liam Hodnett on 086-8901696

FIXTURES
The Senior footballers are in action this Saturday ay 2.30pm where they take on O Donovan Rossa in the Paddy Minihane Memorial Cup, in Leap GAA Grounds. The draw for the first round of the Tadgh Crowley Cup was made recently and Carbery Rangers face Nemo Rangers in the first round with the date and time to be confirmed. It will take place in Ardagh. 

LOTTO:

The Club’ s Lotto will return on Monday January 23rd with a jackpot of 2400. Tickets can be purchased from any Club member or by playing online at www.carberyrangers.ie. This is one of the Club’s main fundraisers for the year and it appreciates the support received by those buying tickets.

17/01/2012
Result, Oracle,Lotto,Scor

CARBERY RANGERS GAA
Carbery Rangers got their season under way on Saturday evening last when they played O’Donovan Rossa in the first round of the Paddy Minihane memorial cup. Ross started well and were two points up inside the opening ten minutes, the scores coming from Padraig Hicks and Chris O’Donovan. Shortly after these scores Chris O’Donovan got the only goal of the game when he hit  the back of the Skibb net after a great ball from Michael Mennis who was now at this stage winning a lot of ball around the middle of the field. Skibb’s reply was to get five pointed frees, to leave the sides level at half-time.
        O’Donovan Rossa started the second half by kicking two points to lead for the first time in the game. Ross were now winning midfield and when both Kevin MacMahon and Michael Mennis scored long range points, this helped Ross to push on from there and won out on a final score line of Carbery Rangers 1-8 O’Donovan Rossa 0-7.
        TEAM: Paul Shanahan, Micheal Kelly, Michael O’Donovan, Enda Favier, Gearoid O’Brien, Thomas O’Rourke, Stephen Murray, Michael Mennis, Kevin MacMahon, Kieran Fitzpatrick, Brian Shanahan, Padraig Hodnett, Chris O’Donovan, Sean O’Neill, Padraig Hicks.
On this coming Saturday the Seniors are back in action in the first round of the Tadhg Crowley cup against Nemo Rangers and this game is fixed for Ardagh with a 2.30pm start.

SPORTS ORACLE 2012
        The prize giving of the 2011 Oracle will take place on this Saturday night in O’Briens’ Bar Rosscarbery at 9pm. The club will also launch the 2012 Sports Oracle which you can do for 40 euro. The club would like to thank all who supports our Sports Oracle.  

LOTTO:
        The Club’ s Lotto will return on Monday January 23rd with a jackpot of 2400. Tickets can be purchased from any Club member or by playing online at www.carberyrangers.ie. This is one of the Club’s main fundraisers for the year and it appreciates the support received by those buying tickets.

SCOR:
        The Munster final of the Scor is on in Cappoquinn, Co, Waterford on Sunday the 29th of January @ 2.30pm As this is all ticket anyone that is wishing to travel and is looking for a ticket should contact Liam Hodnett on 086-8901696
The Parish round of Scor na bPaisti will take place this Friday night 20th in Lisavaird Community Hall at 7pm. This Competition is open to children attending the primary schools of the parish. All the usual scor competitions of music song, dance and drama will take place, as usual this promises to be a very entertaining night as always.

26/01/2012
Tadgh Crowley.Registration, Lotto, Oracle

CARBERY RANGERS GAA
        Carbery Rangers advanced to the Quarter-Final of the Tadgh Crowley cup when they defeated Nemo Rangers on Saturday last. The city team who had the aid of the wind in the first half led by four points at the mid way stage of the half. Ross got on the score sheet with some well taken points from Sean O’Neill and John Hayes but Nemo added three more to lead at half time by 0-7 to 0-4. Ross started the second half much better and a goal after 45 minuets by Brian Shanahan had Ross in front. Further points from John Hayes, Thomas O’Rourke and a fine effort from the wing by John O’Rourke saw Ross safely through to the next round winning out on a final score line of Carbery Rangers 1-11 Nemo Rangers 0-9.
 TEAM Paul Shanahan, Enda Favier, Micheal O’Donovan, Geariod O’Brien, Eoin Kelly, John O’Rourke, Thomas O’Rourke, Kevin MacMahon, Michael Mennis, Padraig Hicks, Chris o Donovan, John Hayes, Declan Hayes, Sean O’Neill, Brian Shanahan,
 SUBS Alan Jennings,  Dave Creedon

Carbery  Rangers Registration night for all underage players will take place this Friday night the 27th  January between 7.30 & 9.00pm in Ardagh, also any parents/players that have  hurley’s, helmets or boots and no longer require them, to bring them along so that the club are then in a position  to offer them to other players/families.

LOTTO
 .There was no winner of this week’s Lotto which returned after the Christmas break. 50 euro winner Tony Gardiner 30 euro to Patrick Cahalane and 20 euro to Rob Ward. MNext wee’s draw is inO’ Briens Bar for a jackpot of 2600 euro. Tickets can be ourchased online or from any club member.
The annual subscription for the Lotto is now available at a cost of 80 euro for twelve months. It was great to see how many annual subscriptions won last year so this is money well spent. Anyone that received a letter in relation to supporting the annual lotto, can they confirm their participation as son as possible with either James Ronan or Robert Creedon

SPORTS ORACLE:
Last Saturday night Geoff Wycherley received his first prize of € 1,500 for winning the 2011  Carbery Rangers Oracle Sports Quiz. € 700 was given out in runners up prizes.  The 2012 competition was officially launched by question setter Pearse Barrett. The Oracle is a fantastic sporting challenge and keeps contestants enthralled all year round as they monitor their predictions to a wide variety of sports events.  Entry fee is € 40 and entry forms can be got from the following 3 people,  Kevin Santry 086 2672288,  Pascal O'Brien 087 8190142  and Denis Mc Sweeney 087 2615636. All forms have to be back by St Valentines Day (That’s  February 14th lads!)

14/02/2012
History, Oracle, Tickets, Lotto,Scor

CARBERY RANGERS GAA
Carbery Rangers GAA Club, as part of their 125 years celebrations are currently putting together  a new edition of the clubs History book from 1990 -2012, if anyone out there has photographs of teams in those intervening years can they kindly get them to any of the following people, Mike Keohane, Finbarr Hayes (Warren Road) John Murphy or Pat Kelly by the end of February. The club will guarantee that all these photographs will be returned.

SPORTS ORACLE:
A reminder that all Sports Oracles must be with either Kevin Santry, Denis McSweeney or Pascal O Brien by no later than this Saturday the 18th of February

SEASON  TICKETS:
Anyone interested in purchasing Season passes for the year can do so by contacting the Club Secretary James Hubbert. Family tickets cost just €75 and single passes at €50 for all West Cork games.

LOTTO:
There was no winner of this week’s Lotto. Numbers drawn were: 6, 10 and 17.
€50 Sam Jennings, €30 to John Hourihane, €20 to Rose O Brien, Ardagh. Next week’s draw is for €1400 in Sams’ Cross and tickets can be bought from any club member or online at www.carberyrangers.ie

SCOR:
Best Wishes to the Scor na nOg team of Rachel Hodnett, Mary Hurley, Patrick Hurley, Seán Hurley, Daniel Mc Sweeney, Kate O'Donovan, Brian O'Sullivan and Maeve Perkins..
Representing Cork they performed a production titled 
"Queenstown Harbour April 1912 ", a splendid play about the sinking of the Titanic produced and directed by Breda Hurley.
Audiences have been captivated by this emotional and very poignant and timely performance. They now go forward to represent Munster in the All Ireland final to be held in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on Sat. 18th February.  Anyone interested in buying All Ireland tickets please contact Liam Hodnett. Congratulations and best wishes to all concerned.

28/02/2012
Kelleher Shield,Lotto,U16,U18,U21

        Carbery Rangers got their Kelleher Shield campaign under way when they played Bishopstown on Saturday afternoon last. Ross started the game well with centre forward John Hayes helping himself to three points and Brian Shanahan scoring a great goal put Ross in the driving seat and led by 1-4 to Bishopstown’s 1 point. That was to be the last time Ross were to score in the half, while the visitors were to get back in to it with a goal and two pointed frees to leave the score at the break Ross 1-4 Bishopstown 1-3. 
         Bishopstown started the second half with more purpose and had a second goal after 40 minutes to leave Ross with a up hill battle after that. Ross’s reply was two points from Enda Favier and Kevin MacMahon but this was not enough on the day. Bishopstown winning out on a final score line of Carbery Rangers 1-6 Bishopstown 2-8. 

TEAM; Paul Shanahan, Micheal Kelly, Micheal O’Donovan, Enda Favier, Stephen Murray, Thomas O’Rourke, Mike Mennis, Peter Nagle, Kevin MacMahon, Seamus Hayes, John Hayes, Brian Shanahan, Sean O’Neill, James Fitzpatrick, Niall Hayes. SUBS; Chris O’Donovan, Gearoid O’Brien, Dave Creedon, John MaCarthy. 

LOTTO
 Winner of this weeks Lotto was Natalia Lazareva, South Square Rosscarbery. The numbers drawn were 4, 10,19 .

U16s
The under Footballers were in League action on Sunday morning last when they played Castlehaven. The Haven had the better of the first half and led at half time by 3-2 to 1-2, the Ross scores coming from John Hodnett and Colm O’Donovan who got the goal. In the second half points from Cathal O’Rourke and Hodnett again wasn’t enough to stop the Haven collecting two League points. Final score Carbery Rangers 1-5 Castlehaven 4-4.

U18s
The under 18 footballers got their League under way recently when they were defeated by Clonakilty. Ross were missing a few players for this game so much better is to come from these lads.

U21s
The U21 Championship v. Ilen Rovers will take place this Sunday at 3.30pm in Leap.

20/03/2012
Trip, U21, U14, Fixtures, Lotto, Ladies

        TRIP:
An enjoyable day was had by all club members who went to Pairc Ui Chaoimh for the matches on Sunday last as part of the Club’s 125th anniversary celebrations. Despite the scores of the matches, a fun day was had by all.

U21:
Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty met in the Quarter- final of the U21 football Championship recently in Enniskeane. Early points were exchanged with Sean O’Neill getting the opening Ross score. John O’Rourke then had 3 points  from frees to leave the Ross lads leading  mid way through the half by 0-4 to 0-2. Then O’Rourke and Timmy O’Donoghue pointed frees for Ross and Clon added two points of their own to leave the score at the break Ross 0-6 Clon 0-4.Clonakilty started the second half with 3 points without reply before John O’Rourke pointed again. A burst of 1-2 by Clon in the closing minutes ensured that it was them who advanced to the semi-final on a final score of Carbery Rangers 0-9 Clonakilty 1-9.

TEAM; Paul Shanahan, Alan O’Regan, Micheal O’Donovan, David Flavin, Stephen Vickery, Geariod O’Brien, Conor O’Rourke, Thomas O’Rourke, Peter Nagle, Eoin Lane, John O’Rourke, Chris O’Donovan, Tim O’Donoghue, Sean O’Neill, Ronan Milner. SUBS Vincent Hodnett, Sean O’Neill, Bobby Kelly.

U14:
The Under 14 footballers started their Premier 2 league when they defeated Aghada. This was a hard earned win for these young lads over a much stronger Aghada outfit, at half time Ross were down by 4 points. The start of the second half saw Ross score 1-3 to put them ahead. Two late goals by Aghada looked like they were going to win the game, until 2 minutes in to injury time Sean Gordon scored a great goal from a free. The U14s were defeated in the recent Feile competition by a stronger Douglas side

TEAM Cathal Hennessy, Chris Prendergast, Ciaran Prendergast, Shane McCarthy, Adam O’ Mahony, Maurice Allshire, John O’ Brien, Robert Hegarty, Sean Gordon, Patrick Hurley, Mark Hodnett, Jack Maguire, Darragh Hayes, Stephen O’Donoghue, Aaron Harte, Alan O’ Rourke.

The club extended congratulations to Brian Hayes who came third in his race at Cheltenham. Brian played for the club from under 12 up to adult level.

FIXTURES:
The U14 and U16 footballers are to play over the coming weekend against Blarney and O’ Donovan Rossa respectively. Check locally for details.
Rosscarbery Ladies Football.
Rosscarbery Ladies football U14 teams were in action recently, The U14 b team played Clonakilty in Ross and after a great game the Ross girls finished second best on a score line of 3.01 to 1.01. The A team had their first league game last Sunday in Brinny V Valley Rovers , after a very competitive  and high scoring game it finished level on a score line of 5.11 to 7.05. The junior team also had their first game of the season with a home game V Glanmire and after a very sporting game the  Rosscarbery girls emerged winners on a score line of 3.11 to 2.08. Training resumes this Saturday 24th for all our U10 and U12 girls at 12 noon, newcomers welcome to come along and join, for those not registered forms will be available from committee members on the day. The club extends best wishes to all members taking part in the County final of Scor na bPaisti especially the novelty act group who are representing the Ladies football Club.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this week’s lotto the numbers drawn were 2, 16 and 35.  50 Euro to Ivan Jennings, 30 Euro to James Cussen and 20 Euro to John Nagle, Next weeks jackpot is for 1600 Euro and tickets can be purchased online at www.carberyrangers.ie or from any club member.

27/03/2012
U21, Junior, Senior, U16,Training, Lotto. Ladies

         It was a busy weekend for Carbery Rangers Club. First up on Saturday the Club hosted the U21 semi-final in Ardagh. The Club thanked all its members who gave of their time on Saturday to help with the stewarding and other duties and this volunteerism is always at the heart of the Club.
Then on Saturday evening the Junior One footballers got their League campaign underway where they played Clann na nGael in Newtown. Carbery Rangers had the better of the first half hour of this game and le at half time by 1-6 to 0-3 points. Clann na nGael had more control of the game in the second half and after a frantic finish the sides finished level.
The following day saw the Club’s Senior team and U16 team also in action. The Seniors recorded a two point win over O Donovan Rossa in the Kelleher Shield. On Sunday morning the U16 travelled to Skibbereen to take on the home side where they recorded a convincing victory.
UNDERAGE TRAINING:
Training will commence for all players from U-6 up to U-11 on this Saturday coming 31/03/2012 at 11.00am in Newtown, for anyone that has not already registered forms will be available on the morning. The U13 & U14 footballers will continue with their trainings on Tuesday evenings for the foreseeable future.
LOTTO
We had no winner of this week’s lotto the numbers drawn were
50 Euro to Sean Morrisson, Galway, 30 Euro to John Nagle, and 20 Euro Nellie Murhy, Rossmore. Next weeks jackpot is for 1800 Euro in O’ Driscoll’s Bar Reenascreena.

ROSS LADIES:
        On Saturday morning last the junior team played Kinsale at home and had a good win in their second league game. The U14 girls had an away game v Beara on Sunday and after a great game of football were very unlucky to lose by 1 point, score 5.07 to 4.09. Congratulations to Eilish O'Donovan who coached the Middleton Ladies Football novelty act who won the Scor na bpaisti County final in Ovens and also well done to the Ross Ladies team who finished second. Also well done to the Carbery Rangers teams who won the set dancing and music finals. On Wednesday 4th April Laura MacMahon and some of the the Cork Ladies football team will give a coaching session to girls and boys age 6 to 16 in Ardagh pitch from 10am to 2pm cost 10 euro, family rates apply. 

03/04/2012
Junior, U16, Draw,Insurance,Fixtures

   The junior footballers played Castlehaven in the league on Saturday last in Ardagh. The Haven were quick to score with three early points before Ross had their first  score when Chris O’Donovan pointed a free. Niall Hayes and O’Donovan again had points for Ross, but the haven who had plenty of possession went in at the break leading by 0-6 to 0-3. In the second half Castlehaven pushed on to record a well deserved win. The highlight of the second half for Ross were some well taken points by wing forward Sean O’Neill.

TEAM; Robbie Aherne, Bobby Kelly, David Flavin, Alan O’Regan, Stephen Vickery, Padraig Hodnett, Gearoid O’Brien, John McCarthy, David Creedon, Sean O’Neill, Ronan Milner, Kieran Fitzpatrick, Chris O’Donovan, Niall Hayes, Vincent Hodnett. SUBS; Ger Flavin,  Joseph O’Sullivan.

The under 16 Hurlers were defeated by Bantry in the league on Monday night last.

COUNTY BOARD DRAW
At the recent County Board draw Carbery Rangers club had two winners. Conor Calnan  formerly of Newtown won 10,000 euro and Eileen Hayes of Frehanes won Prize Bonds. The club sends on its congratulation to both winners.
Carbery Rangers club sends on its  best wishes to James Hicks and John MacMahon on their recent retirement.
Also best wishes to our former player and coach Peter Creedon on been name county manager of the Tipperary senior football team.

INSURANCE
Any player thinking of going to American for the summer must obtain insurance cover from the GAA before a sanction can be granted. This insurance cover will coast 40 Euro and sanctions will not be processed going forward unless this insurance has been purchased, and receipt of purchase is submitted with a sanction application. The insurance can be got at www.gaa.ie/sanctioninsurance where the fee can be paid by Laser,
Visa or Mastercard.

FIXTURES
The Seniors play Ilen Rovers in the Kelleher Shield on Sunday at 3pm in Rath. The Under 13 footballers then play Clonakilty on Tuesday evening next April the 10th check  locally for time.

LOTTO
We had on winner of this weeks Lotto, the numbers drawn were  13,16 and 33.
50 EuroMary O Sullivan, Froe, 30 Euro to Ml. O Driscoll c/o ESan Collins. Next weeks jackpot is for 2,000 euro in Nolans.

10/04/2012
Senior, U14,Fixtures,Lotto,Play,Ladies.

          The Senior Footballers traveled to Rath on Easter Sunday to play Ilen Rovers in the next round of the Kelleher Shield. Ilen Rovers had the better of the first half and led at half time 1-3 to 0-4. A much improved second half performance by Carbery Rangers and a well taken goal and a point by Johnny Murphy and the very lively Sean O Neill who came on at half time, helped Ross get back into the game. Further points from Brian Shanahan, Declan Hayes and well taken frees by John Hayes ensured a Carbery Rangers victory on the day with a final score line of 1-11 to 1-6.
 The U14 hurlers recorded a convincing victory over Barryroe in the League on Thursday night last.
 Carbery Rangers are working hard to get their celebratory History of the Club publication together, and are meeting weekly to assemble the contents. Any original photos especially those from 1990 to the present day would be most welcome and are guaranteed to be returned safely. The Book is due to be published in late October marking the Club’s 125th Anniversary.

FIXTURES
The Seniors play Dohenys in the Kelleher Shield on this Sunday at 3pm in Ardagh.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this weeks Lotto, the numbers drawn were  3, 13 and 16.
50 Euro to Mark Sproson, 30 Euro Alannah Prendergast and  20 Euro to Rob & Sam Nolan. Next week’s jackpot is for 2,200 euro in Sam’s Cross. As usual, tickets can be purchased online at ww.carberyrangers.ie

TITANIC PLAY:
The Carbery Rangers All-Ireland Scor na nOg team will perform  their recently acclaimed " Queenstown Harbour April 1912 ", a captivating and emotional  play about the sinking of the Titanic, produced and directed by Breda Hurley after 12 noon Mass this Sunday in the Church and this is  to mark  the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic. 

ROSS LADIES:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
The U12 team will play their first league game at home this week V Kinsale. The U14 team will compete in the West Cork Feile blitz in Clonakilty with the first game at 12noon.  The senior and Juniors teams were both in action over the past few weeks with the Senior girls due to play Clonakilty this weekend in the league  Congratulations to all club members who featured in the Mount Saint Michael Secondary School Senior Girls  team who won the County final over Christ the King recently.
 Congratulations also to Aine Hayes who has being named on the Colleges All Star team following her outstanding performance on the UCC team after their win in the O'Connor cup final over UUJ last weekend in Belfast. Training continues every Saturday at 12 noon for U10 and U12's with U14 and U16's training from 1 to 2pm and as always newcomers are welcome.

17/04/2012
Senior,U21,Minor,U13,U16,U18, Lotto, Ladies

          Carbery Rangers Senior team continue their recent good form in the Kelleher Shield when they defeated Dohenys over the weekend. The first half was a tight contest with Ross getting off the mark in the first minute when the impressive James Fitzpatrick kicked over from play. Points from John Hayes [2] Padraig Hicks and Kevin Mac Mahon saw that the sides went in level at half time five points each. At the start of the second half good pressure from the Ross forwards helped turn the play over and Declan Hayes was on hand to hit the back of the Dohenys net for the only goal of the game. The Dohenys tried to up their game after that and reduced the lead at the mid way stage to just two points. In the closing ten minutes Ross had seven unanswered points, the pick of them coming from Brian Shanahan and Mac Mahon again. The final score read Carbery Rangers 1-14 Dohenys 0-8.

Next fixture for the Senior  team is away to Newcestown this Sunday and please note the game has a 1pm start.

The club sends on its Congratulations to John O’Rourke who won his second Munster U21 medal for Cork when they defeated Kerry by one point last week. On the night John put in yet another great performance and best wishes to him and the Cork team when they take on Dublin this Saturday in Portlaoise in the All- Ireland semi-final. Carbery Rangers were also well represented on the Cork minor team also over the weekend when they had a good win over Limerick, both Thomas O’Rourke and Paul Shanahan are involved with this team.

The U13 footballers played Dohenys on Monday night in very wet and foggy conditions. Ross got off to a great start when Mark Hodnett scored a goal in the first minute, a much stronger Dohenys outfit had the better of the half and lead at the break by 2-7 to1-3. The second half turned out to be very entertaining  and exciting, Ross started to get the better of mid-field and some great movement by the forwards help the home side to four goals. The goals coming from Eamonn Shanahan, John Hodnett, John O’Brien and Fintan  Barrett. The backs along with Aaron Harte in goal did a great job of holding the Dohenys to just a few scores in the half. Final Score Carbery Rangers 5-5 Dohenys 3-9.
Next fixture for the U13s is the Championship fixed for this Sunday at 12 noon in Bantry against Beara.

 On Monday night last the U16 hurlers travelled to Leap to take on the home side in the league. On a dreadful night for hurling both sides served up an entertaining game and at the short whistle
the score board read  Kilmacabea 2.02 Rangers 1.06. On the resumption the home side scored some  quick goals and the Ross lads found it hard to gain parity. Some skilful hurling was on display despite  the conditions but at the final whistle Kilmacabea ran out winners 5.08/2.07 .
Team David O' Donovan,Danny Reynolds, John Hodnett (Capt), Aidan O' Donovan, Jerry O'Riordan, Cian Daly, Cathal O' Rourke,
Brian Callanan, Robert Hegarty, William Allshire, Michael O'Mahony, Sean Gordon, Brian O' Sullivan, Cian O' Hea, David Hill, Adam O' Mahony. 

Recently the minor hurlers got their league campaign for the season under way with a trip to Ballydehob to play Gabriels. The home side were stronger on the day and won on score of Gabriels 5-18 to Rangers 4-11.
 On Thursday last the Rangers welcomed Barryroe to Ardagh for the next outing. The visitors started with the wind to their backs
and after 30 minutes of entertaining hurling the score board read Ross 1-02 Barryroe 1-08. From the throw in the Rangers came more  into the game and took some superb scores. Both sides were showing some great skill and when the referee blew for full time the Rangers had their first points of the season on a score of 4-09  to 3-10.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this week’s lotto the numbers drawn were 15, 23 and 34. 50 Euro to Ger O Mahony, 30 Euro to Andrew T. O Sullivan, 20 Euro to Eleanor Collins.
Next week jackpot is for 2600 Euro and tickets can be bought online.

ROSS LADIES FOOTBALL:
On Sunday last the u14 girls travelled to Clonakilty for the West Cork Feile blitz where they qualified for the county section, losing the first game to Clonakilty the girls improved greatly and beat Beara and Valley Rovers. Two teams go forward so Rosscarbery and Kinsale will both represent the west Cork division. The senior girls were beaten by a much stronger Clonakilty side in the league, their next game is v Gabriel Rangers Friday night. Well done to Aoife Madden and Ciara O'Rourke who were on the Cork u16 team who beat Kerry and Niamh O'Brien who played on the Cork u18 team.

24/04/2012
U13,Senior,Minor,U16,U13,U10,Lotto

        Carbery Rangers U13 football team traveled to Kealkill on Sunday morning to take on Beara in the first round of the Championship. A much stronger Beara side with the aid of the wind started the better and after ten minutes of play lead by 1-4 to no score. The Ross lads then settled into the game and scored some well taken points by Eamonn Shanahan, Darragh Hayes and Stephen O’Donoghue but Beara still went in at the break leading by 1-6 to 0-3. Ross had it all to do if they were going to stay in the Championship. A good start to the half was the always going to be important and so it was to be when first John Hodnett and then Aaron O’Flynn got goals to put Ross ahead in the match for the first time. Further points from the impressive Chris Prendergast and Mark  Hodnett was to follow before Beara replyed with two points of their own. Coming into the last few minutes and with Ross still ahead by two points a Beara attack ended up in the Ross net, but some quick thinking by full-back Cathal Hennessy who then took a fast kick out and Ross went down the pitch and a long ball in was met by John O’Brien who fisted the ball to  back of the Beara goal. This was a very hard but  deserved win for our young footballers and well done to all. Up next is Fermoy in the next round this Sunday evening check locally for time.
TEAM; Aaron Harte, Peter Og Hill, Cathal Hennessy, Jack Maguire, Patrick Hurley, Chris Prendergast, Cathal Keane, Stephen O’Donoghue, John Hodnett, James O’Riordan, Mark Hodnett, John O’Brien, Darragh Hayes, Aaron O’Flynn, Eamonn Shanahan. SUBS Cian Hayes.

The senior footballers played Newcestown in the Kelleher Shield over the weekend and recorded there third win in as many weeks. Ross with the aid of the wind got into their stride quickly and goals from Kevin MacMahon and Padraig Hodnett helped Ross to a half-time of 2-5 to 0-6.In the second half points from John and Declan Hayes ensured the Rangers kept their lead and won out on a final score of Carbery Rangers 2-13 Newcestown 1-08.
The first round of the senior Championship against Clonakilty is fixed for Sunday May the 6th and is part of a double header in Dunmanway.

The Minor Footballers and Hurlers were both in league action during the week. First up the Hurlers enjoyed a great win over Argideen Rangers when they won a very entertaining contest by 0-16 to 1-10. The highlight of the game was the ten point tally by Ross midfielder Cathal Prendergast. The  Footballers  played Millstreet on Saturday and though  short many of the team put in a great performance  but in the end were beaten by the home side.

On Monday night the Under 16 hurlers defeated O’Donovan Rossa in the league. Ross proved to be the better side though out the hour where William Allshire was in fine goal scoring form and ended up netting five times.

Our under 13 team were beaten by St. Marys in the league going down after a close contest by 7-07 to 5-04.

The under 10 football team defeated Bandon in their league on a score of Carbery Rangers 5-7 Bandon 3-4. The under 11 footballers played O’Donovan Rossa and enjoyed a win on a final score line of Carbery Rangers 4-8 O’Donovan Rossa 4-4.

Lotto
We had no winner of this week’s lotto, the numbers drawn were 1-31and 36.
50 Euro Michael and Rose Daly, Tullig.
30 Euro Andrew T O’Sullivan Union Hall.
20 Euro Margaret Hodnett.
Next weeks jackpot is for 2600 Euro.

07/05/2012
Rangers show their mettle to master Clon
Finely-tuned Rangers show their mettle to master Clon

Carbery Rangers 1-14 Clonakilty 1-07
By Fintan O'Toole

Monday, May 07, 2012

Carbery Rangers issued a significant statement of intent at the opening hurdle of the Cork SFC in Dunmanway last night when they swept past Clonakilty.

The Rosscarbery side may have seen their 2011 campaign ended by local rivals Castlehaven at the semi-final juncture, but made no mistake in another West Cork derby this year. Memories of the 16-point hiding against Clonakilty during their first senior football season six years ago rescinded last night as Carbery Rangers conjured up a dominant display.

They fielded a starting 15 that varied in terms of personnel and positioning from that which fell short last September. Those alterations worked well for the side, particularly in the redeployment of players to different sectors of the pitch. The most striking change saw John O’Rourke, a wing-forward on the recent Munster U21FC winning Cork side, relocated to centre-back and he was excellent in anchoring his team’s challenge.

The fact Carbery Rangers only conceded four points during the encounter, and none at all in the second-half, was a testament to the quality of Michael Kelly, Sean Hayes and Stephen Murray’s defending.

At midfield James Fitzpatrick was the dominant performer as he regularly orchestrated the flow of play and weighed in with three points to his name as well. John Hayes’ free-taking was outstanding and his trickery also saw him evade the Clonakilty defence to pick off two points from play.

And Carbery Rangers had strength in reserve as well that they could utilise to kill the game off. Thomas O’Rourke, younger brother of John and current Cork minor full-back, was sprung from the bench to confidently kick a brace of points.

2009 county champions Clonakilty were left disappointed by the eventual outcome and must now brace themselves for a backdoor meeting with St Nicholas or Newcestown.

They were highly competitive in the opening quarter and, assisted by the breeze, were 0-3 to 0-2 ahead after 12 minutes with Colin O’Donovan converting dead ball situations. Yet Carbery Rangers took over with the intensity and work rate of their play all over the pitch leading to a spell of dominance. They strung together five points on the trot – Shanahan, Hayes (three) and Fitzpatrick – to move into a commanding 0-7 to 0-3 lead.

Clonakilty mounted a revival with Thomas Clancy and Denis Murphy tightening up matters at the back, and Liam Lyons and Padraig Griffin raiding successfully for points.

By the break Carbery Rangers scoring advantage was still satisfactory at 0-8 to 0-5. But Clonakilty wiped it out seven minutes into the second-half when a footblock stopped Griffin’s shot and a penalty was awarded. Conor McManus, who began this year as part of Jimmy McGuinness’s Donegal squad for the Dr McKenna Cup and had been playing club football with Kilcar, marked his return to Clonakilty by firing into the bottom corner.

However, Rangers’ response was telling and a measure of their approach to this game.

They worked the ball downfield from the kickout and Micheal O’Sullivan pumped a long ball into the attack. John Hayes seized possession before unleashing a shot that was well-blocked by Patrick O’Regan but the rebound fell kindly for the inrushing Seamus Hayes to shoot to the net. From there they took control with Fitzpatrick, Hayes (two) and McMahon stretching their lead to 1-12 to 1-5 entering the final quarter. Clonakilty opted to shake things up late on by introducing young attackers like Jonathan Leahy and Barry O’Mahony into their forward line.

But Carbery Rangers defence held firm and Clonakilty could only muster two points courtesy of frees from McManus and David O’Regan. Those scores were cancelled out by efforts by Thomas O’Rourke as Rangers advanced to the fourth round.

Scorers for Carbery Rangers: J Hayes 0-7 (5fs), S Hayes 1-0, J Fitzpatrick 0-3 (2fs), T O’Rourke 0-2, B Shanahan, K McMahon 0-1 each.

Scorers for Clonakilty: C McManus 1-1 (1-0 pen, 1f), C O’Donovan 0-2 (0-1 45), M O’Brien, L Lyons, P Griffin, D O’Regan (1f) 0-1 each.

CARBERY RANGERS: M Moloney; M Kelly, Sean Hayes, E Favier; S Murray, J O’Rourke, G O’Brien; M O’Sullivan, J Fitzpatrick; P Hodnett, B Shanahan, K McMahon; D Hayes, Seamus Hayes, J Hayes. Subs: M O’Donovan for Favier (ht), T O’Rourke for O’Brien (46), S O’Neill for Hodnett (53).

CLONAKILTY: P O’Regan; L Lyons, D O’Brien, C O’Neill; D Murphy, T Clancy, N Hayes; S Nagle, C McManus; D Lyons, M O’Brien, C O’Donovan; G Barry, P Griffin, Timmy Anglin.

Subs: Tony Anglin for D O’Brien (22), D O’Regan for O’Donovan (half-time), H Kenny for M O’Brien (42), J Leahy for Barry (47), B O’Mahony for Timmy Anglin (53).

Referee: Conor Lane (Banteer).

08/05/2012
Senior,U13,Fixtures,Golf, Ladies.

Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty met in the first round of the Evening Echo Sponsored Cork County Senior football Championship on Sunday evening last in Dunmanway. Playing against the wind for the opening half Ross settled fast where John Hayes pointed in the first attack. Clon were level soon after, then points were exchanged before Clon went into the lead for the first and only time of the night. Brian Shanahan who was having a great outing on the 40 kick a fine score before John Hayes had 3 frees with out reply. Two points followed for Clon before James Fitzpatrick and Hayes again helped Ross to a half time lead of 0-8 to 0-5.
The second half started  with Clon trying to get back in the game and were fortunate to get a penalty which they scored from, only for Ross to get the goal back straight from the kick out when Seamus Hayes hit the back of the net. Clon were to fine their path to goal a very hard task for the rest of the match, with the Ross backs at their best especially corner back Micheal Kelly who had a great game.  From here on there was only going to be one winner and furthers points from James Fitzpatrick who was outstanding in mid-field John Hayes, Kevin MacMahon and two wonderful points from Thomas O’Rourke who was now on at wingback. This burst of scores sealed a well deserved win on a final score of Carbery Rangers 1-14 Clonakilty 1-7.
TEAM; Maurice Moloney, Micheal Kelly, Sean Hayes, Enda Favier, Stephen Murray, Padraig Hodnett, Geoaroid O’Brien, Micheal O’Sullivan, James Fitzpatrick, John O’Rourke, Brian Shanahan, Kevin MacMahon, Declan Hayes, Seamus Hayes, John Hayes.
SUBS; Micheal O’Donovan, Thomas O’Rourke and Sean O’Neill.

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL
The young Footballers of Carbery Rangers were defeated by the Dohenys in the County semi-final over the weekend. Ross started the game playing against the wind and did very well to be down by only 6 points at the break and this should have been just 3 points as Ross had the ball over the Dohenys goal line but both umpires falled to help the referee out on this decision which was to be very costly at the end. In the second half Ross battled back to leave just one point between the teams going into the last few minutes. But try as they did these young Carbery Rangers players could not find the winning score they so richly deserved a went  down on a final score of Carbery Ranges 2-4  Dohenys 1-7.
Well done to all involved for the work done with this team and there is no doubt the future looks good for these players.
Team; Aaron Harte, Cian Hayes, Cathal Hennessy, Peter Og Hill, Cathal Keane; Chris Prendergast, Patrick Hurley, Mark Hodnett, Stephen O’Donoughue, Jack Maguire, Aaron O’Flynn, Darragh Hayes, James O’Riordan, John O’Brien and Eamonn Shanahan.

FIXTURES
The under 13s play Clonakilty in the league on this Thursday the 10th of May at 7.30pm in the Newtown pitch.
The under 14 footballers play two league games next week, on Tuesday they play the Dohenys in Rosscarbery at 7.30pm  then on Friday May the 18th they travel to Bishopstown to play the home team.

GOLF CLASSIC:
Carbery Rangers will hold their golf classic on Saturday the 26th of May 2012 in Skibbereen Golf Club, the format  is teams of 3 and the cost is €120.00, anyone interested in supporting this event by entering a team can do so by contacting  Pascal O Brien on  087-8190142. Support for this event would be greatly appreciated.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this week’s jackpot the numbers drawn were 2-10-36.
50 Euro Martina Lane, Newtown
30 Euro Olan and Ruairi Murphy Clonlea
20 Euro Sean Collins
Next weeks jackpot will be for 3000 Euro and the draw will take place in O’Brien’s Bar.

GOLF CLASSIC LAUNCH
Carbery Rangers officially launched their fundraising Golf Classic on Friday May 4th in the Celtic Ross Hotel.
Club chairperson Kevin Santry spoke of the difficult conomic times, which makes fundraising for the club even more of a priority.
The Golf Classic will take place in Skibbereen Golf Course on Saturday May the 26th from 9am to 4pm. Local businesses and organisations can book their time slot by contacting Pascal O’Brien on 087-8190142 or at O’Brien’s Bar.
Fundraising is always a priority for the club which has eleven football teams from under 7 all the way up to senior and five hurling teams from under 10 up to under 21. To provide this level of training and match competitions takes organisation, time and effort not to mention substantial financial investment into pitches, club rooms jerseys etc.
Therefore, Carbery Rangers are appealing to all in the West Cork area to support their Golf Classic by entering a team. Teams of three players cost 120 Euro with a tee box or green sign for 50 Euro. A time sheet will be available in O’Brien’s Bar and it is essential to book your place in advance to get your time slot for the day.
Carbery Rangers are very grateful to the sponsors of this Glof Classic, Ger Collins Ryans Spar Rosscarbary, John O’Reilly  Centra  Rosscarbery and David Xieng of The old Town Grill, Newtown, Rosscarbery.
The club are also delighted to be able to avail of the top quality golfing facilities at Skibbereen Golf Course.
Carbery Rangers invite you to support this very worthwhile Golf Classic which takes place in Skibbereen Golf Club on Saturday May the 26th from 9am to 4pm.      

ROSS LADIES
Well done to Sarah Hayes and Niamh O'Brien who are with the Cork U14 and U18 teams that won the Munster Finals in Rathmore on Saturday last. Also best wishes to Laura MacMahon in the Senior League Final in Clon this weekend. The u14 girls played Bantry on Monday night last and in a very competitive game came out on  top 7-06 to 5-0.  They play the last game of the league away v Clonakilty on Thursday at 7pm. 

16/05/2012
U13,Junior,Lotto,Fixtures,Unveiling.

     UNDER 13
         The under 13 footballers had little time to get over their County semi-final disappointment before they were back in league action during the week when they took on Clonakilty. The Ross lads playing against the wind in the opening half more then held their own and went in at half time after a entertaining 30 mintues leading by two points on a score of 4-01 to 3-02. The Ross goals coming  from  Eamonn Shanahan, John O’Brien, Aaron O’Flynn and Stephen O’Donoghue. From the start of the second Clon did their best to get back in to the game and led for a few minutes, only for Ross to hit the back of the Clon net  two more times from Mark Hodnett and Alan O’Rourke. Ross were playing the best of the football now and added on points from Stephen O’Donoghue, Darragh Hayes which saw Ross win out by two goals. Final Score Carbery Rangers 6-6  Clonakilty 4-6.
TEAM; Aaron Harte, Cian Hayes, Cathel Hennessy, Peter Og Hill, Patrick Hurley, Chris Prendergast, Cathel Keane, Mark Hodnett, Stephen O’Donoghue, Darragh Hodnett, Darragh Hayes, John O’ Brien, Fintan Barrett, Aaron O’Flynn and Eamonn Shanahan. SUBS Alan O’Rourke, John Ronan and James O’Riordan.

JUNIOR ONE
         For the third time in the space of a week Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty paired off, this time in the first round of the Junior 1 Championship and for the third time Carbery Rangers came out on top. Ross playing with the strong wind to their backs started with early points from Chris O’ Donovan and Johnny Murphy who had a fine outing at full-forward. Then a five  minute scoring burst by Ross mid way through the half yielded 2- 4 with out reply. The Ross goals been scored by Kieran Fitzpatrick and Chris O’Donovan. Clon had their only score of the half before Niall Hayes pointed to leave the score at the break Ross 2-6 Clon 0-1. A second Half revival from Clon never materialised and they could only manage 4 points with the strong wind, Ross kept the ball very well to see out another win over Clon. The only down side of the game was the injury to wing forward Eoin Lane but reports so far are good and the club sends on its best wishes to him on  a speedy recovery.TEAM; Robbie Ahern, James Cussen, David Flavin, Alan O’Regan, Stephen Vickery, Michael Mennis, Killian O’Riordan, David Creedon, John McCarthy, Eoin Lane, Niall Hayes, Kieran Fitzpatrick, Vincent Hodnett, Johnny Murphy, Christopher O’Donovan. SUBS;  Ronan Milner

LOTTO
         We had no winner this weeks lotto, the numbers drawn were 12 21 and 34.
50 Euro Fachtna Murray, North Square
30 Euro Frank O’Driscoll, Reenascreena
20 Euro Mark  McCarthy, Lisavaird.
Next weeks jackpot will be 3,200 Euro and the draw takes place in the Abbey Bar. 

FIXTURES
         The under 14 footballers play Bishopstown away this Friday at 7pm and the Junior 4s are away to the Dohenys also this Friday at 7.45pm.

GLASNEVIN UNVEILING:
         Timothy Jerome O’Mahony, aka ‘The Rosscarbery Steam Engine’,  received final official national recognition when a new headstone was unveiled  in Glasnevin cemetery last  Saturday 12th May - 98 years after the Cork runner’s death in Smithfield, Dublin. Nearly 124 years after O’Mahony became the 400 metres Champion of the USA on the GAA’s Gaelic Invasion tour of America, legendary sports commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh performed  the unveiling ceremony at grave plot number RH272.
“The placing of this headstone on T.J. O’Mahony’s grave in Glasnevin represents the culmination of a wonderful series of recent events to mark the runner’s achievements,” said Mr Ó Muircheartaigh, “I am delighted to say there have been an exceptional number of heartwarming goodwill gestures and financial contributions coming into play to make this day happen for someone who was a proud Irish man and a remarkable champion athlete of the pre-modern Olympic era.”
         The headstone unveiling marked  the final chapter in the ‘campaign’ for recognition for O’Mahony, with direct involvement from GAA headquarters, the Glasnevin Trust, the National Graves Association, Carbery Rangers GAA club and Rosscarbery Community Council. Patrick Barry, the noted Co Cork-based sculptor,  did the engraving on  stone donated by McKeon Stone of Stradbally, Co Laois, from a quarry in Kilkenny.
“In the 1880s, an economically challenging time in Ireland, for ‘The Rosscarbery Steam Engine’ to achieve what he did was remarkable,” added Mr Ó Muircheartaigh. “He is an example to our young people that Irish athletes from even the smallest towns and villages can take on and beat the world’s best.”
         Michael O'Sullivan was a most competent  master of ceremonies on the day and special gratitude was expressed by Mr .O'Sullivan to  the  extraordinary work carried out  by Paul O'Mahony who co-ordinated the whole Steam Engine recognition project from start to finish . Local historian Michael O'Mahony  read out  a poem about the legendary feats of TJ O'Mahony to a captive audience. A busload of eager followers travelled  from Rosscarbery to be present for this auspicious occasion. 

29/05/2012
Golf,Results,Lotto,Ladies.

Golf Classic
Carbery Rangers held their Annual Golf Classic last weekend in Skibbereen Golf course. A turn out of over 40 teams took to the course on a fine but very windy day which made playing very chalenging  for the players. A great day was had by all and these are the results after play. H'CAP section First Colman Milner, Ronan Milner and Donal Og Hodnett. Second Martin Maybury, Domanic Mahony and Pat Twomey  Third Robert Creedon, Barry Scanlon and Micheal O'Sullivan and Fourth Sean O'Donovan, Chris O,Donovan and Peter O' Donovan. And Non H'Cap First Mark Tobin, Eoin O'Donovan and Noel O'Donovan. Second Denis Dullia, Seamus Hayes and John Hayes. Third Robbie Ahern, John McCarthy and Daniel Harte.        Nearest the pin was Willie Murphy and longest Drive was Robbie Ahern. Carbery Rangers would like to send on its Thanks and appreciation to all teams and to those who sponsored Tee boxes and Greens. 

        The under 14 footballers drew with Sam Maguires in the league on a score of 2-8  apiece. The under 14 hurlers defeated Pedlers Cross in the league during the week.

LOTTO:
        There was no winner of this weeks’ Lotto. The numbers drawn were 10, 24 and 35. the fifty euro goes to Anne Marie Twomey, 30 euro to Jenna Coakley and 20 euro to Padraig Eady. Next week’s jackpot is 3600 eoro and tickets can be purchased online at www.carberyrangers.ie

LADIES FOOTBALL:
        On Sunday last the U14 girls had a good win over Inch Rovers in the County Quarter final, They will now meet Mournabbey in the semi-final to be played this weekend. Team; Diana O'Driscoll, Melissa Wilson, Aisling O'Callaghan, Julieanne Williamson, Amy O'Donovan, Sana Gordan, Grainne Deasy, Sarah Hayes, Mary Hurley, Maria Nagle, Meabh Perkins, Aoife Santry, Pia Barrett, Emma Hill, Michelle O'Driscoll. Sub used, Rachel O'Driscoll. On Sunday evening the U12 girls beat Valley Rovers in the league and the U12 b team lost to Valley Rovers. The Senior Championship draws were made Monday night and Ross are drawn against Donoughmore in the 1st round, to be played 17th July.

05/06/2012
Scholarships,Best wishes,Hurlers, Cul Camp.Ladies.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
        A number of GAA scholarships to Colaiste na Mumhan have become available for Cúrsa B which runs from 28th June to the 20th July. These scholarships are worth 180 euro each and reduces the cost of the 3 week course to 520 euro. This represents excellent for those who wish to avail of this offer. The applicants must be current Gaa members. Names can be registered by email at irishculturalofficer.carbery.cork@gaa.ie   Scholarships will be awarded on a first come first served basis. More information available on www.colaistenamumhan.ie

BEST WISHES:
Carbery Rangers extended its best wishes to its members/players sitting State exams at the moment. Go n-éirí leat!

HURLERS:
The U13 hurlers were defeated by Timoleague in the League competition  recently.

GAA CUIL CAMP:
Registration for the 2012, Carbery Rangers Cuil Camp will take place on Friday 15th of June between 7pm & 8.30pm in Ardagh, and the camp is for 6 year old & upwards

ROSS LADIES:
Well done to the U14 girls who have qualified for the County Final beating Mournabbey by 1 point in a very hard game. They will play the winners of Droumtarriffe v Bride Rovers on Saturday 16th June. The u10s will have their first outing this Friday evening in Skibbereen. The club extends best wishes to all the girls who are doing their exams at the moment.               

19/06/2012
Junior A, Junior 4, Ladies, Oracle,Lotto.

        Carbery Rangers played O'Donovan Rossa in the league on Saturday evening last. A much sharper Skibb outfit who are in Championship action this coming week made all the early running. Two goals saw Skibb lead at the break by 2-4 to 0-3. A much better second half saw Ross  get more scores on the board but Skibb kept  the pressure on and a well taken third goal saw them win on a final score of Carbery Rangers 1-10 O' Donovan Rossa 3-14.TEAM: Paul Shanahan,Bobby Kelly, Mike Mennis,Alan O'Regan,Stephen Vickery, David Flavin, Killian O' Roirdan, John McCarthy, Dave Cteedon, Kieran Fitzpatrick, Niall Hayes, Tim O' Donoghue, Ronan Milner, Johnny Murphy,Vincent Hodnett. SUBS Brian Hayes, Brian Hodnett  and Joseph O'Sullivan.

JUNIOR 4;
        Carbery Rangers and Ilen Rovers played out an exciting draw in the junior 4 league during the week. These two clubs have met many times and in different grades but the scores are always very tight. Ilen led at half time by 1-04 to Carbery Rangers 0-05. The second period again saw a close contest and a draw seemed a fair result. Final score Carbery Rangrs 0-10 Ilen Rovers 1-07. TEAM, Liam O'Shea, Joseph O'Sullivan, Paudie O, Donovan, Batt Duggan ,Michael Hourihane, Alan Ronan, Mike Cussen, Cathel Prendergast, Ivan Jennings, Cian O'Mahony, Tim O'Donoghue,Mik Walsh, Kevin O' Neill,Geoff Wycherley, Noel O'Donovan.SUBS Daniel Kelly and Donal Santry.

ROSS LADIES:
        Congratulations to the U14 girls who won the County B Championship Final last Saturday evening the Macroom against Dromtarriffe.  This was a great game of football between two evenly matched teams.  It was end to end football and the Ross girls went in at half time with a two point lead, Emma Hill scoring 1-3 and Diana O'Driscoll scoring a goal.  The second half was just as lively with Ross defence competing hard to keep Dromtarriffe out and the midfield and forwards linking well to get the scores, Rachael O'Driscoll 1 point and Emma Hill added another 1-3 to her tally.  Ross won 3-7 to 3-3
The team are as follows Sarah Hayes, Julieanne Williamson, Aishling O'Callaghan, Melissa Wilson, Amy O'Donovan, Meabh Perkins, Grainne Deasy, Mary Hurley, Maria Nagle, Aoife Santry, Pia Barrett, Rachael O'Driscoll, Michelle O'Driscoll, Emma Hill, Diana O'Driscoll....subs used Emer Perkins
Well done to all involved with the team.  Jerome Casey from the County Board presented the cup to joint captains Mary Hurley and Emma Hill

ORACLE:
        The  very popular and successful Carbery Rangers Sports Oracle , now has two full sections complete.Newtown Blues and Conor Mc Carthy were tied for Section A on 64 points.Section B was won by Denis Mc Sweeney with 87 points.The full results sheet is available for ongoing  viewing on www.carberyrangers.ie and there is a detailed predictions summary  board available to view  in O'Briens Bar, Rosscarbery  Top five  cumulative points scorers  after Sections A and  B
1  Denis Mc Sweeney                127
2  Newtown Blues                     118
3  Declan Hayes                        116
4  Stephen Hennessy                 115
5  John Hayes/Daniel Goulding   113

LOTTO:
        There was no winner of this week’s Lotto. Numbers drawn were 5-34-35. 50 Euro Yveonne O'Regan Leap, 30 Euro Helen Kelly and 20 Euro Michael Twomey, Burgatia. Next weeks jackpot will be for 4000 Tickets can be purchased from any local business or club member or online at www.carberyrangers.ie

26/06/2012
U14, Fixtures,History, Lotto.

         It was a quite week on the playing front with only the under 14 footballers in league action where they made the journey to Cork  to play Mitchlestown. A very strong Mitchlestown outfit got off to a good start and had the ball in the back of the Ross net 3 times in the opening quarter. But the Ross lads who were short a few of their players settled in to the game and scored some lovely points and were very unlucky not to add a few more goals to the one they scored. In the end Mitchlestown ran out winners and collected the league points. These teams will meet again later in the first round of the Championship.

FIXTURES
 The senior footballers will play Kiskeam in the Kelleher Shield this coming Sunday at 3pm in Ardagh, but check locally in case of any change.

HISTORY BOOK
 The History book committee  are making  good progress in putting the updated History book together and they will meet again this Firday night in the Ardagh  club rooms at 9pm.

LOTTO
 We had no winner of this week’s jackpot and the numbers drawn were 1- 3- 36. 50 Euro Peter McSweeney, The Warren 30 Euro Marie O’Neill, Dunmanway and 20 Euro Aidan Hayes, Skibbereen. Next weeks jackpot will be for 4,200 Euro and the draw will take place in Nolan’s Bar. Tickets can be got from usually outlets or you can play on line at www.carberyrangers.ie. 

03/07/2012
Senior,Junior,Hurling,Fixtures, Lotto, Ladies,

        Carbery Rangers senior footballers played their first competitive game in a number of weeks when they welcomed Kiskeam to Ardagh on Sunday last in the Kelleher Shield. The game was played in very slippery conditions but both sides did their best to make light of the conditions in what turned out to be a very useful workout out for Ross. 
        After the first quarter Ross lead by 0-4 to 0-1 with the scores coming from Kevin MacMahon, Sean O’Neill, Seamus and John Hayes. Ross added 6 more points before the break, with the pick of them coming from wing-forward Johnny Murphy. Paul Shanahan who was in goal for the game made two point blank saves to keep Kiskeam goalless at half time where Carbery Rangers lead 0-10 to 0-4. 
         The second half was to be a different story altogether with Kiskeam scoring 1-5 with reply. In fact Ross didn’t score until the final 10 minutes but then they went on a scoring spree, John Hayes had a goal after a very good build up. Points from Declan Hayes and Johnny Murphy again had Ross back on top. Kiskeam had another goal towards the end only for John Hayes to finish the scoring with a lovely point from the wing and with the left boot. FINAL SCORE; Carbery Rangers 1-15 Kiskem 2-10.

JUNIOR ONE
        The Junior One footballers played Clonakilty in the league on Monday evening, with both teams having met in the first round of the Championship already this season. This time it was Clon who were to come out on top when they got the better of a depleted Ross team, short several players for the game. In the recent draw for the next round of the Junior One Championship, Carbery Rangers were pitted against Argideen Rangers. 

HURLING
        The minor hurlers recorded a big win against St. Colms in the league on Thursday evening last in what turned out to be a real goal fest. Ross winning on a score of  Carbery Rangers 5-12 St. Colms 3-06. The under 16s defeated Mizen Rovers on a score line of 5-12 to 2-08, while the under 13s had a comfortable win over St. Marys also in the league.

FIXTURES
The seniors are back in action this Sunday when they play St. Finbarrs in the Kelleher Shield in Ardagh at 12 noon.

The under 14 Hurlers are playing Newcestown in the semi-final of the Championship this Saturday the 7th  of July in Rossmore at 3pm.

The club sends on its congratulations to Johnny and Karen Murphy on the birth of their daughter Maebh recently.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this week’s jackpot and the numbers drawn were 11-23- 31.                             
 50 Euro Jerry and Linda O’Sullivan,
 30 Euro Danny Reynolds, Rosscarbery.
 20 Euro Michael and Ann Ronan.                                                         .
Next weeks jackpot is for 4400 Euro and the draw will take place in O’Briens Bar.

ROSS LADIES:
Rosscarbery Ladies Football club are holding a fundraising clothes/shoes/ etc collection at Newtown Pitch on Saturday morning 14th July from 10am to 1pm.  All clothing accepted, old mobile phones, shoes etc. The club will receive so much per bag so it is a good way to raise funds for the club and your support would be appreciated.
 On Monday next 9th July the ladies football club are holding a fun activity week for girls aged 6 years and upwards. Anyone interested can register at Newtown pitch on the morning or contact any club member. Also we will be collecting clothes, shoes, books and old mobile phones during the week of the camp. Congratulations to Sarah Hayes and the Cork U14 team who won the All Ireland Final v Mayo last Saturday, Also well done to Aoife Madden and Ciara O'Rourke Cork U16 players who beat Tipperary and will now play Kerry in the Munster Final. Best wishes to Rachel O'Driscoll, Maultrane NS who will play in the Primary games in the Munster Final next Sunday in Limerick. 

10/07/2012
Senior,U16,U14,Fixtures,Oracle,Cuil Camp,Ladies.

                Carbery Rangers welcomed St. Finbarr’s to Rosscarbery on Sunday for the next round of   Kelleher Shield games. Ross got off to a good start when John O’Rourke pointed in the opening minute. Ross, who were playing against the wind in the first half, added 1-4 to their tally before the break, with the goal coming from Declan Hayes. The Barrs’ reply was 5 points to leave the score at the break Carbery Rangers 1-5 St. Finbarrs 0-5.
  At the restart the Barrs created a number of scoring chances but failed to take them. Kevin Mac Mahon who was having a fine outing scored 3 points to see off the challenge of the city side. Final score Carbery Rangers 1-12 St. Finbarrs 0-08.

 UNDER 16
        The under 16 footballers travelled to Rath on Monday evening to play the home side, but Ilen Rovers proved toO strong this time out. The teams will meet again later in the year in the first round of the Championship. 

         HURLING
         The under 14s are through to the Rebel Og Final after they defeated Newcestown in the semi-final on Saturday last. They say goals win you games and so with the Ross lads hitting the back of the Newcestown’s net 4 times, Ross won out on a score line of Carbery Rangers 4-09 Newcestown 1-13.
         The minor Hurlers recorded a comprehensive win over Kilmacabea in the league during the week to keep up their recent winning form.

 FIXTURES
       The junior footballers are in Championship action this Friday night in Ballinascarty against Argideen Rangers at 7.30pm. The under 14 Hurlers play Clonakilty in their final and is fixed for Sunday and your asked to check locally for time and venue.

GAA ORACLE UPDATE:
The Oracle Sports quiz has now reached the half-way point.
Section C  on the European soccer championships was won by Leona & Grainne  Hayes with an excellent 86 points.
The full  Oracle Update is available on the Carbery Rangers website   (carberyrangers.ie)
Cumulative scores after Section C:
1  Denis Mc Sweeney               183
2  Niall  Fitzpatrick                    176
3  Stephen Hennessy                175
4  Brian O'Leary                        174
5  Leona & Grainne  Hayes       171
6  Sean Healy                           170
7  Kevin Mac Mahon                    167
8  Declan Hayes                        166
9  John Hayes/Daniel Goulding    166
10 Tony Walshe                         164

       CUIL CAMP:
Carbery Rangers GAA Cuil Camp will take place from 7th – 10th August 2012, anyone that is interested in participating and wish to register,  can contact any of the following.
Kevin Santry 086-2672288
Robert Creedon 087-9902268
Edward Hayes on 087-2036871
Any Parents of underage players that wish to purchase lotto tickets, can now do so on Saturday mornings, these will be on sale after training in Newtown, your support would be appreciated.

        WELL DONE:
The club sends on its Congratulations to James Fitzpatrick who came on in the second half of Cork’s win over Clare in the Munster Final on Sunday in Limerick.  

      LOTTO       
     We had no winner of this weeks jackpot and the numbers drawn
       were 14-16-20. 50 Euro John O’Mahony 30 Euro Anne O’Mahony, Bohonagh and 20 Euro Jerry and Linda O’Sullivan, Dunscullib. Next week’s jackpot is for 4600 Euro and the draw will take place in the Abbey Bar.

ROSS LADIES:
Rosscarbery Ladies Football club are holding a fundraising clothes/shoes/ etc collection at Newtown Pitch on Saturday morning 14th July from 10am to 1pm.  All clothing accepted, old mobile phones, shoes etc. The club will receive so much per bag so it is a good way to raise funds for the club and your support would be appreciated. On Monday next 9th July the ladies football club are holding a fun activity week for girls aged 6 years and upwards. Anyone interested can register at Newtown pitch on the morning or contact any club member. Also we will be collecting clothes, shoes, books and old mobile phones during the week of the camp.

17/07/2012
Junior,U14,Cul Camp,Lotto,Ladies

          It was the battle of the Rangers on Friday night last when the junior footballers met Argideen Rangers in the Championship. Having dispatched of Clonakilty in round one, this was always going to be a tougher assignment and it wasn’t made easier with the loss of John McCarthy through injury. Ross got off to the worst possible start when they conceded a goal inside 20 seconds. Johnny Murphy had an opening point for Ross to settle them after 4 mintues. The Timoleague lads scored a second goal mid way through the half to leave them ahead 2-1 to 0-4. Kieran Fitzpatick scored from long range and two pointed frees from Johnny Murphy who was in great form for the hour saw Ross go in at the breat down by two points.
         Ross started the second half in a scoring spree when they had 1-1 in the opening minutes the goal coming from Chris O’Donovan. Argideen Rangers reply was to kick 4 points to put them in front again. Two points each were exchanged before Kieran Fitzpatrick had a final point for Ross but it wasn’t to be enough as Ross  went down to a final of Carbery Rangers 1-11 Argideen Rangers 2-10. TEAM; Robbie Aherne, James Cussen, David Flavin, Alan O’Regan, Stephen Vickery, Michael Mennis, Killian O’ Riordan, David Creedon, Timmy O’Donoghue, Kieran Fitzpatrick, Niall Hayes, Ronan Milner, Padraig Hicks, Johnny Murphy, Chris O’Donovan, SUBS Michael Cussen, Maurice Moore.

During the game Stephen Vickery sustained a shoulder injury and the Club sends on its best wishes for a speedy recovery.

UNDER 14 HURLING
        Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty met in u14 Championship final  on Sunday last. When these sides played each other in the league Clon won well so Ross had it all to do to claim the Cup. It was 
 Ross who started the better and goals from Sean Gordon and Darren Hayes which saw Ross lead at half time by 2-03 to 1-03. Ross gave a great account of themselves and played some lovely hurling in the second period, but three goals by Clon saw them win out  on a final score of Carbery Rangers 2-06 Clonakilty 4-05.
The under 10 Footballers played Dohenys during the week in Dunmanway and both teams served up a very entertaining game with both sides getting some great scores.

CUIL CAMP:
        Carbery Rangers GAA Cuil Camp will take place from 7th – 10th August 2012, anyone that is interested in participating and wish to register,  can contact any of the following.
Kevin Santry 086-2672288
Robert Creedon 087-9902268
Edward Hayes on 087-2036871
        Any Parents of underage players that wish to purchase lotto tickets, can now do so on Saturday mornings, these will be on sale after training in Newtown, your support would be appreciated.

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this weeks jackpot and the numbers drawn were  4  , 17 and 31.                               .
50 Euro Noel Bramble
30 Euro Corny Hegarty
20 Euro Mike O’Sullivan
Next weeks jackpot is for 4800 Euro and the draw takes place in Reenascreena.

LADIES:
        The senior ladies will play the first round of the championship v Donoughmore Monday next. Time and venue to be arranged. The junior team beat Courcey Rovers and lost to Douglas in the junior championship. They have 2 games left to play in this round robin competition.The u15 girls played Bantry and Ilen Rovers in a West Cork blitz last Saturday winning both games. Well done to Laura MacMahon, Cork Senior and Aoife Madden and Ciara O'Rourke Cork U16 who won Munster Finals v Kerry during the week. Thanks to all who gave clothes and books for our collection last week. 

24/07/2012
U18,U14,Fixtures,Cork,Cul Camp,Lotto

UNDER 18 HURLERS HAVE GOOD WIN!
        On Wednesday evening last the minor hurlers took on Barryroe in the quarter final of the championship in Clonakilty. Barryroe started with a strong wind to their backs and scored some long range points. The Rangers were finding it difficult to get scores, Barryroe struck for a goal from a tight angle and the scoreboard read Ross 0-06 Barryroe 1-09 at the short whistle.
        When the second half began Barryroe raced into a 9 point lead but the Ross lads were getting to grips in the half back line and midfield. Paul Shanahan crashed in a goal only for our opponents scored one as well. The Rangers scored some lovely points and gradually wore down the opposition until Cathal Prendergast billowed the Barryroe net and took the lead for the first time. When referee Michael Collins blew the final whistle, the scoreboard read Carbery Rangers 2-18 Barryroe 2-12. Team:  David O' Donovan, Daniel Hodnett,Timmy
O'Donoghue, Patrick Shanahan, Eamonn O'Mahony, Patrick McCarthy, Cathal Prendergast (Cpt.) John Hodnett,
Paul Shanahan, Tadgh O'Mahony, Thomas O'Rourke, Jerry O'Riordan, Cathal O' Rourke,William Allshire,
Brian Hayes, Aidan O' Donovan. 

U14:
        The under 14 footballers defeated Valley Rovers in the league on Monday night last.

FIXTURES
        The Junior D footballers have a home game this Thursday night the 26th of July at 7.30pm in Ardagh against Ilen Rovers. The U16 hurlers are in Championship action this coming Friday evening when they play Mizen Rovers in the semi-final in Ballydehob at 7.30pm. 
             On Saturday morning the under 10 footballers will play Castlehaven in the semi-final of the Joe O’Regan Cup in the Blackfield Union Hall at 11am and the under 14 footballers will play Clonakilty in the league on this coming Monday the 30th of July in Newtown at 7.30pm.

WELL DONE:
        The club sends on its congratulations to Damien O’Brien, Cathal O’Rourke and Robert Hegarty who were part of the Cork under 16, U15 and U14 football teams that took part in the Munster competitions recently.   

CUIL CAMP:
        Carbery Rangers GAA Cuil Camp will take place from 7th – 10th August 2012, anyone that is interested in participating and wish to register,  can contact any of the following.
Kevin Santry 086-2672288
Robert Creedon 087-9902268
Edward Hayes on 087-2036871

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this weeks Lotto and the numbers drawn were 2-24-25.
50 Euro Emma Crowley, Millcove
30 Euro Eamonn Hodnett,Cahermore
20 Euro Joseph O’Sullivan Gurranes.
        Next week’s jackpot is for 5000 Euro and the draw takes place in Nolan’s Bar. Tickets can be purchased from any club member or locally and they can also be bought online at www.carberyrangers.ie

31/07/2012
U14,Senior,Minor,U16,Lotto

UNDER 14S DEFEAT CLON
        The under 14 footballers met Clonakilty in the premier league 1 which was played in Newtown this week. Clon got off to a good start when they had 2 early points from play, but when Sean Gordon scored the first of his 2 goals and points from the very impressive Stephen O’Donoghue and Maurice Allshire helped Ross into a half time lead 0f Ross 2-08 Clon 1-05. The second half saw both sides go score for score and with Cathal Hennessy in the Ross goal making four great saves it was the home side that won out on a score of Carbery Rangers 4-11 Clonakilty 2-11.TEAM, Cathel Hennessy, Cathel Keane, Kieran Prendergast, Peter Og Hill, Chris Prendergast, Cathel O’Driscoll, Adam O’Mahony, Robert Hegarty, Stephen O’Donoghue, Aaron O’Flynn, Sean Gordon, John Hodnett, Mark Hodnett, Marice Allshire, Patrick Hurley. SUBS Darragh Hayes, John O’Brien, Aaron Harte, Eamonn Shanahan.

        The seniors welcomed Nemo Rangers to Ardagh for there Kelleher Shield encounter during the week and it proved to be a good work out for both sides with Championship fast approaching. It was Nemo who made all the early running and went in at the break leading by 0-8 to 0-2.The second half saw a much different Ross performance and when John Hayes scored from the penalty spot early in the half Ross were back in it. With Ross now on top, late points from Seamus and John Hayes reduced the city sides lead down to a point. But Nemo held on to that lead until the end and so won on a score line of Carbery Rangers 1-09 Nemo Rangers 1-10.The Championship is fixed for Friday the 10th of August at 7.30pm in Bandon against Ballincollig.

MINOR FOOTBALL
        The minors were defeated by Bantry on Monday night last in a low scoring game. The sides were level at half time 2 points apiece. The second half again saw the backs on both teams on top but it was Bantry who kicked 5 points to Carbery Rangers 1-1 to win this second round tie by 1 point. Final score Carbery Rangers 1-03 Bantry 0-7. Its not over yet as Ross now have a second chance to stay in the Championship.

HURLING:
        Carbery Rangers U16 hurlers played Mizen Rovers in the U16 C grade hurling championship in Ballydehob last Friday night.The game started at a frantic pace with a lot of the play concentrated around the middle of the field. Two points  from Jack O Donoghue and one from Cathal O Rourke got proceedings under way, until Maurice Allshire rattled the Mizen net.
         The Rangers suffered a setback when fullback Danny Reynolds had to go off with an injury. Mizen kept in touch with a couple of points.Two converted frees from Jack O Donoghue and one from John Hodnett had the Ross well in front until Mizen scored a goal righton the half time whistle.
         Playing into the wind  in the second half the Ross lads started taking control around the middle and some lovely long range scores kept the score board ticking over. William Allshire scored a goal and a point but Mizen goaled to keep in touch. Two brilliant saves by Rangers custodian David O Donovan prevented a Mizen revival. At the final whistle  the score board read Mizen 2-08 Rangers 5-12. This team now advance to the west Cork final against Bantry in about two weeks. Team David O'Donovan, Daniel Lane, Danny Reynolds, Michael O'Mahony, John Hodnett (Cpt.) Aidan O Donovan, Jerry O Riordan , Cian Daly , Cathal O Rourke, Robert Hegarty, Jack O Donoghue, William Allshire. Maurice Allshire, Brian Callanan, Cian O Hea, Brian O Sullivan, Adam O Mahony

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this weeks jackpot and the numbers drawn were 18-20-21.  €50  Patricia Lane, €30 James Lawlor,€20 Michael O’Flynn. Next weeks jackpot will be €5200 and the draw takes place in O’Brien’s Bar.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.carberyrangers.ie

08/08/2012
Junior 4,Senior,U10,U16,Cúl Camp,Lotto.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
        The junior 4 footballers played Clan na Gael in the first round of the Championship on Friday last in Drimoleague. Ross got off to a great start and found themselves 2 goals to the good after 15 minutes. When Cathal Prendergast scored a third goal and points from Geoff Wycherley and Terry O’Donovan [2], Carbery Rangers led 3-06 to 0-03 at half time. The second half was more even with the home side scoring some good points, but scores from Ivan Jennings, Mike Walsh[2] saw Ross safely through to the next round. Final score Carbery Rangers 3-10 Clann na Gael 0-06. TEAM; Liam O’Shea, Bobby Kelly, Padraig O’Donovan, Joseph O’Sullivan, Peter Nagle, Alan Ronan, Ger Flavin, Ivan Jennings, Cathel Prendergast, Mike Walsh, Geoff Wycherley, Terry O’Donovan, Brian Hayes, Michael Hourihane, Noel O’Donovan. SUBS; Niall  Flavin, Niall Fitzpatrick, Martin Collins, Eoin O’Driscoll and Brendan O’Sullivan.

        The seniors played Douglas in the Kelleher Shield during the week and after a tight encounter were very unlucky to go down to a goal in the last minute.

UNDER 10s
        The under 10 footballers of Carbery Rangers defeated Ilen Rovers in the final of the Joe O’Regan cup. Having already beaten Castlehaven in the semi-final the previous week they retained the cup for the fourth year running after an impressive win. All the players on the panel were on the pitch for some part of the game and played their part on the day. PANEL; Aaron O’Brien, Cillian Fitzpatrick, Sean Hayes, Michael Maguire, Peadar O’Rourke, Caolan Hayes, Matthew O’Dwyer, Barry Kerr, Jack Kevane, David O’Dwyer, Darragh Calnan, Ciaran Santry, Conor Twomey, Evan Browne, Niall Keane, Tomas O’Hea, Stephen Gordan, Patrick Daly, Sam Lenihan, Daniel Tobin, Gearoid Hayes, Jamie Hayes, Seamus O’Mahony, Killian Eidy and Louis Murphy.

        The under 16 footballers also recorded a win during the week when they beat St. Colms in the league.

CUIL CAMP
        This week the club are running their very successful camp where over 120 Boys and Girls are getting the best of coaching . The club sends on its thanks to all who are taking part and to the coaches.

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this week’s  jackpot and the numbers drawn were 25- 27 and 34.
50 Euro winner   Pat Mannion
30 Euro winner  Kate Hennessy
20 Euro winner  Tim McCarthy.
The lotto takes a break for the up coming family festival and will return with a jackpot of 5400 Euro on the 20th of August and the draw will take place in the Abbey Bar.

FIXTURES
        The seniors play Ballincollig in the Championship this Friday the 10th at 7.00pm in Bandon.
The under 14s travel to Bishoptown to play the home side in the county league this Thursday at 7.30pm.   

11/08/2012
Senior Football Championship

Carbery Rangers 2-9 Ballincollig 0-10

By Denis Hurley

Saturday, August 11, 2012

A pair of early John Hayes goals provided the platform for Carbery Rangers to advance to the Cork County SFC quarter-finals by overcoming Ballincollig at Bandon last night.

Green flags in the 10th and 16th minutes, the latter a penalty, had given the Rosscarbery side a 2-1 to 0-0 lead, Hayes profiting both times from Micheál O’Sullivan deliveries from frees.

First, he evaded two defenders before side-stepping goalkeeper David Lordan and finishing. Then he won another high ball and drew a foul from Cathal Fleming, giving Lordan no chance from the spot kick.

A big win looked to be in prospect at that stage as they had the wind behind them too, but they would score just once more in the half as Ballincollig’s reconfiguration helped them to gain a foothold. But, in the second-half, Ross’s clever running game, retaining possession until a chance opened up, reaped dividends as their opponents counted the cost of some very poor shooting.

Rangers’ hard work was exemplified by the performances of MacMahon and Cork panellist James Fitzpatrick, who never stopped running, while veteran O’Sullivan was his usual self in the air.

He did not have it all his own way, though, as Seán Kiely put in a fine shift for Ballincollig, who improved as the first-half wore on. The placement of the returning John Miskella as a sweeper and the relocation of Patrick Kelly, who started at full-forward, to a deeper role allowed Ballincollig to enjoy more of the play.

While Brian Glavin was their only scorer of the opening half, he got four and Ross went 11 minutes without a score, making it 2-2 to 0-4 at half-time.

Within three minutes of the restart, Ballincollig had added three unanswered points, from Kiely, Glavin and a wonderful John Kelly effort, but that momentum could not be sustained. Poor wides continued to punish them and Ross found their composure again with mature holding of possession, centre-back John O’Rourke doing much to provide impetus with driving runs.

Points by Fitzpatrick and John Hayes stemmed Ballincollig’s flow and while Patrick Kelly and Glavin responded, a goal looked essential if they were to overhaul the lead.

They tried to create chances with high balls into the goalmouth, but corner-back Enda Favier made a super block from sub Ian Coughlan and then a combination of goalkeeper Maurice Moloney and Fitzpatrick denied John Kelly. All the while, Ross were making the most of what possession they won to keep adding points, O’Rourke with a late one before Declan Hayes wrapped things up in injury time.

Rangers, who beat Clonakilty in the first round on May 6, now have another wait before meeting Clon again or Bishopstown in the last eight.

Scorers for Carbery Rangers: J Hayes 2-3 (1-0 penalty, 0-2f), J O’Rourke 0-2, J Fitzpatrick, D Hayes, K McMahon, D Hayes, S O’Neill 0-1 each.

Scorers for Ballincollig: B Glavin 0-6 (0-4f), S Kiely 0-2 (0-1 45), J Kelly, P Kelly 0-1 each.

CARBERY RANGERS: M Moloney; M Kelly, S Hayes, E Favier; S Murray, J O’Rourke, T O’Rourke; M O’Sullivan, J Fitzpatrick; J Murphy, B Shanahan, K MacMahon; D Hayes, S Hayes, J Hayes.

Subs: M Mennis for S Hayes (15, injured), S O’Neill for J Murphy (43), G O’Brien for Murray (53).

BALLINCOLLIG: D Lordan; C Fleming, L Jennings, S O’Donoghue; B Kelly, N Galvin, J O’Brien; C O’Sullivan, B Cotter; J Miskella, J Kelly, S Kiely; B Glavin, P Kelly, K Hickey.

Subs: D Murphy for Fleming (20), I Coughlan for Hickey (47), N O’Toole for O’Brien (51), R Noonan for O’Sullivan (59), JP Murphy for B Kelly (60, injured).

Referee: J Dorgan (Nemo Rangers).

04/09/2012
Minor,U16,U14,Hurling,U21,Fixtures,Lotto.

         The minor footballers were defeated by Midleton  in round 4 of the premier Championship after extra-time. It was all points in the first half with Ross leading at the break by 0-07 to 0-05 the pick of the scores coming from Thomas O’Rourke in midfield. The second half was a half full of goals with no fewer then 8 in total. The  Ross goals coming from Michael Hourihane, James O’Neill a penalty from Timmy O’Donoghue and Thomas O’Rourke. Deep in to injury time Ross led by 3 points but a free in to Midleton was to end up in the back of the Ross net from a rebound to ensure another 20 minutes of play. At this stage both teams were finding it tough going after giving so much over the hour and in what was a low score extra time it was Midleton who won out on a final score of Carbery Rangers 4-08 Midleton 5-09.
Team; Paul Shanahan, Patrick Shanahan, Cathel Prendergast, Cathel O’Rourke, Damien O’Brien, Eamonn O’Mahony, Stephen Vickery, Cathel O’Rourke, Brian Hodnett, Jerry O’Riordan, Timmy O’Donoghue, Tadhg O’Mahony, Sean O’Regan, Michael Hourihane, James O’Niell.
SUBS; John Hodnett, Brian Callanan and Eoin O’Driscoll.

        The under 16s were also in Championship action this week against Illen Rovers in the first round. Illen Rovers took control of the game early on and led at the break by 3-06 to 0-03. A much improved second half performance saw Ross close the gap on Illen but it wasn’t enough on the night. Final score Carbery Rangers 1-08 Illen Rovers 3-11.
        The under 14s traveled to Ovens on Sunday to play Eire Og in the county league and after a great contest the game ended level. At the break Eire Og led by 2-08 to 1-04. In the second half the Ross lads battle away and  with 5 minutes left were still behind by 7 points but a late rally of scores saw  Carbery Rangers get the draw they so richly deserved. Final score Carbery Rangers 5-06 Eire Og 4-09.

HURLING
        The under 13 hurlers won the Championship on Saturday last when they had a comfortable win over Gabriel Rangers. The Ross team played some great hurling and were never in any danger of been beaten. After the game Ross captain Aaron O’Flynn was presented with the cup to the delight of the Ross supporters.

        The under 21s advanced to their final when they defeated Rangel Og  in the semi-final which was played on Saturday evening last. 

Fixtures
Under 21 hurling final against O’Donovan Rossa is fixed for this Saturday the 8th of September in Leap at 6pm.
The junior D semi-final V Illen Rovers is now going ahead on Saturday the 15th of September in Castlehaven at 6pm.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this weeks jackpot and the numbers drawn were 8 -12 and 19.
50 Euro Pierce Barrett, Rosscarbery
30 Euro Eva O’Rourke, Limerick
20 Euro John Nagle, Millcove.
Next weeks jackpot is for 6000 Euro and the draw will take place in O’Driscoll’s Bar Reenascreena.

ROSS LADIES:
The U12 girls are through to the County semi final. They beat Mallow last Saturday 2.13 to 1.02. , and will play Aghada this weekend. The U16 team won v Valley Rovers and will play Bantry in the West Cork final and St. Vals in the County quarter final, no dates for these games yet. The senior team bowed out of competition for this year losing to Clonakilty (west cork) and ST. Vals (County B). Best wishes to Laura MacMahon and the Cork team in the All Ireland semi final on Saturday.
                                            .

12/09/2012
U21,U13,Book,Lotto,Oracle,Ladies

         The under 21 Hurlers made club history on Saturday last when they won a very first Championship title when they got the better of a gallant O’Donovan Rossa team. Early scores from the impressive John O’Rourke saw Ross led from the start and they were not to relinquish this lead for the reminder of the game. In the last quarter of the half Skibb were showing signs that they were here to make a game of it and at half time only 4 points separated them the pick of the Ross scores coming from Micheal and Chris  O’Donovan.
Skibb started the second half well but when Timmy O’Donoghue net the back of the net for the first of Ross’ goals there was only going to be one outcome. Paul Shanahan in the Ross goal made a great save to ensure his net stayed in tacked through out. When John O’Rourke scored a second goal and a final point from Mike Walsh saw Carbery Rangers capture their first title in this grade. Well done to all involved. Final score Carbery Rangers 2-18 O’Donovan Rossa 0-12.Team; Paul Shanahan, Daniel Hodnett, Timmy O’Donoghue, Bobby Kelly, Cathal Prendergast, Brian Hodnett, Padraigh Hicks, Ronan Milner, Christopher O’Donovan, John O’Rourke, Micheal O’Donovan, Conor O’Rourke, Eamonn O’Mahony, Cian O’Mahony, Mike Walsh.

         The under 13 Hurlers who recently won their Championship are now through to the county final after they defeated

HISTORY BOOK
         The  History book committee are hard at work putting the finishing touches to the book and it is hoped to send it off to the publishers in the coming week and it is planned for launch in early November. This been the 125th year of our club the book will update the history to the present year.

LOTTO
         We had no winner of this weeks jackpot and the numbers drawn were 11- 16 and 14.
50 Euro Pat Hayes, Rowry
30 Euro Connie White , Barley Hill
20 Euro Michael Paul Hicks, Ardagh.
Next weeks jackpot is for 6200 Euro and the draw takes place in Sams Cross.     

GAA ORACLE UPDATE:
        Paul Hodnett  won the Olympics  section of the Carbery Rangers  Sports Oracle with a record section  score of 101 points. Well done to Paul on this great achievement. Four of the six sections are now complete and the top ten cumulative points scores are as follows:
1  Denis Mc Sweeney  264
2  Brian O’Leary     250
3  Kevin Mac Mahon   248
4  Niall Fitzpatrick 247
5  Daniel Kelly      244
6  Sean Healy        242
7  Stephen Hennessy  242
8  Leona & Grainne   238
9  Shane O’Brien     237
10 Kevin O’Driscoll  236

ROSSCARBERY LADIES 
         The U 12 girls played the county semi final last Saturday V Aghada and  after a great game of football they were beaten by 4 points.our U 16 team also made their exit from this years championship when they were beaten by a far superior St Val,s team. Attention now turns to the minor team who begin their west Cork league campaign this week with their first game V Gabirel Rangers. The Ladies club are holding their annual Club Walk on Friday evening 21st  Sept all club members are encouraged to come along with parents friends  also welcome to join in, sponsorship cards available from any committee member. Well done to Laura MacMahon who starred for the Cork team in the All Ireland Semi final last Saturday. The club hope to support the Cork team and intend to bring a bus to the All Ireland final on 7th Oct in Croke Park, details of this trip will be issued shortly and names will be taken from anyone interested in travelling.

09/10/2012
Fixtures,Lotto,Oracle,

FIXTURES
There are two big games this coming weekend, on Friday night the junior D team will play Barryroe in the West Cork final in Clonakilty at 8pm.
On Saturday the Seniors will meet  Bishopstown  in the quarter-final of the Championship in Bandon at 5pm.
The under 13 footballers are due to meet Clonakilty in the semi-final of the West Cork Cup but at time of going to print no date has been confirmed.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot and the numbers drawn were 3-4 and 21.                     
50 Euro Dan Wilmot
30 Euro Jerry Connolly
20 Euro Tadgh Murphy
Next weeks jackpot will be for 1400 Euro and the draw will take place in Sams Cross.            

SPORTS ORACLE:
The Carbery Rangers Sports Oracle is now in its last section.
The penultimate section was won by Eimear O'Rourke with a score of 71 points, who pipped Declan Hayes on 67 points. The chasing pack are closing in on long time leader Denis Mc Sweeney and a very exciting final section is in prospect, culminating with the Race to Dubai golf tournament on the last week-end  end of November. 
Top 10 points scorers after five of the six sections in the Oracle  have been completed.

 1   Denis Mc Sweeney  302
 2   Kevin Mc Mahon      294
 3   Stephen Hennessy   292
 4   Brian O'Leary           290
 5   Daniel Kelly             288
 6   Declan Hayes          286
 7   Leona & Grainne      281
 8   Kevin O'Driscoll        279
 9   Paul Hodnett            278
10  Sean Healy              278

WELL DONEThe club sends on its congratulations to Laura MacMahon and the Cork ladies team on their All-Ireland success last Sunday in Croke Park.

16/10/2012
Junior D,Senior,U13,Lotto,Dinner,Draw.

It was a good weekend for the Carbery Rangers club where Championship wins were recorded by the Senior, Junior D and under 13 football teams.

WEST CORK CHAMPIONS
The Junior Ds were first to play when they took on Barryroe in the West Cork Final on Friday night in Clonakilty. It took Ross time to settle but when they did they kicked good scores to lead at half-time by 0-05 to 0-04. The second half started with Ross forcing the play and in the end won by 0-11 to 0-06.

SENIORS
The seniors were in action on Saturday against Bishopstown in the quarter–final. The first half went well with two early points from sean O Neill, and a Declan Hayes goal. A penalty save by the Ross goalie ensured Ross led at the break by 1-06 to 0-03. The second 30 minutes didn’t quiet go to plan and Ross had to do it the hard way when they were reduced to 12 players in the half. But this team is battle hardened and a great  performance saw them hold out for a 1 point win. Many of the decisions that the Referee made were very questionable to say the least but Ross played their hearts out and were well deserved their win. This now sets up a semi-final with Castlehaven which will go ahead this Saturday evening in Pairc Ui Rinn at 7.30pm.

UNDER 13s
Then on Monday night the under 13s played Clonakilty in the semi-final of the West Cork Cup. The Ross lads played some great football in the opening half and lead at the break by 2-05 to 0-05. In the second half these young boys kept up the pressure and ran out with a comfortable win on a final score of Carbery Rangers 5-13 Clonakilty 1-06. Carbery Rangers will now play the Dohenys in the final.

LOTTO
We had no winner of this weeks jackpot and the numbers drawn were 4- 24 and 35.
Consolation prizes were 50 Euro B. Ryan, The Pike,
20 Euro Mary Hodnett, Rosscarbery.
Next weeks jackpot is for 1600 Euro and the draw will take place in O’Brien’s Bar.

CLUB GEAR
The club are now at the moment doing a clearing out sale of all club gear and will be sold at a reduced price and anybody interested in buying the gear can do so by contacting any of the club officers.        

CELEBRATION DINNER
There has been a great demand for tickets for the up-coming Carbery Rangers GAA Club 125th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, which will take place on Saturday 10th of November in the Celtic Ross Hotel, If you have not already booked a ticket and  are interested in doing so, contact any of the following ASAP to avoid disappointment; Tickets can be obtained  from , Robert Creedon, 087-9902268, James Hubbert 086-6072062, Kevin Santry 086-2672288

COUNTY BOARD:
Anyone who is interested in joining the upcoming County Board Super- Draw or wishes to get more information on the great prizes available in it, can do so by contacting any of the following, Robert Creedon 087-9902268, Denis Hayes 023-8848302 or Kevin Santry on 086-2672288. This draw not alone has great prizes each month which include cars, cash & holidays etc, but is also a valuable fundraiser for the club. The club in the past have had several winners including last year when Conor Calnan won €10,000.00 in the March Draw. If you are interested in joining up for as little as €10.00 a month, or need more information on the draw,  please contact any of the above and we would be more than happy to get a booklet to you which contains all the information and prizes for the 12 months

23/10/2012
Senior, U13, Lotto.

SENIOR FOOTBALL
         Carbery Rangers and Castlehaven went head to head once again in the County Senior Football semi-final on Saturday night last in Pairc Ui Rinn. Carbery Rangers started the game well and after 10 minutes the sides were level 2 points each, the Ross scores coming from Kevin Mac Mahon. Then in the 13th and 20th minute Castlehaven hit Ross with 2 goals which were to prove vital scores.
Further points from John Hayes and Mike Mennis saw the half time score Carbery Rangers 0-06 Castlehaven 2-05. John Hayes kicked 3 more points for Ross in the second half but it was Castlehaven who went through to the final. Final Score: Carbery Rangers 0-09 Castlehaven 2-09.
        The club would like to thank all the players and management for all there time and hard work during the year.

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL
        The under 13 footballers went to Ovens on Sunday last to play Eire Og in the County league Quarter- Final. Short a few players Ross were under a lot of pressure in the opening half and found themselves down by 0-12 to 0-02 at the break. The second half told a totally different story when Ross staged a great come back and when they got their third goal a few minutes from the end it was all to play for with only 2 points between the teams. But time was to run out on Ross on this occasion and they ended up losing by those 2 points, but the great team performance by these footballers will stand to them when they take on the Dohenys in the West Cork Cup final.
Final Score: Carbery Rangers 3-05 Eire Og 0-16.
TEAM; Aaron Harte, John O’Brien, Cathal Hennessy, Peter Og Hill, Cathal Keane, Chris Prendergast, Cian Hayes, Stephen O’Donoghue, John Hodnett, Patrick Hurley, Mark Hodnett, James O’Roirdan,  Fintan Barrett, Darragh Hayes, Alan O’Rourke.
SUBS; Luke Howarth.

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot and the numbers drawn were 15 -20 and 27.                 
Consolation prizes were 50 Euro Aoife O’Rourke  30 Euro Nigel Vickery and 20 Euro Tom Heffernan
Next week’s jackpot will be for 1800 Euro and the draw will take place in Nolan’s Bar.

30/10/2012
Dinner,Book,AGM, Football, Lotto.

        The Carbery Rangers club are at the moment getting ready for their 125th Anniversary with a celebration dinner in the Celtic Ross Hotel on Saturday the 10th of November. Guest of honour on the night will be the renowned Micheal O Mhuircheartaigh. Tickets are still on sale for 25 Euro but the club would like if they could be purchased by this Friday the 4th of November so that we know the numbers for the Hotel, tickets can be got by contacting Robert Creedon (087 9902268) James Hubbert ( 086 6072062) or Kevin Santry (086 2672288).

        Also on the night the club will launch their new updated History book which covers the last 21 years. A lot of hard work has gone into this new volume of the club history by the book committee and will go on sale at the dinner for a very reasonably priced 20 Euro, this would surely make a great Christmas present.

AGM

        The annual general meeting of the Carbery Rangers GAA club will be held on Friday the 30th of November in the Celtic Ross Hotel at 7.30pm.
Nominations welcome for all positions on the executive committee and to be submitted in writing to the club secretary James Hubbert, Cross Street, Rosscarbery, by no later than Wednesday the 21st of November.

FOOTBALL
        The under 14 footballers were defeated by Clonakilty in the Quarter-final of the county league on Friday night last.
This Sunday the under 13s will take on the Dohenys in the final of the West Cork Cup and you are asked to check locally for venue and time as these may change.

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this weeks Lotto jackpot and the numbers drawn were 4-7 and 16.
Consolation prizes were as follows 50 Euro Catherine Murphy, Gullane
30 Euro Mary Corcoran, Gullane
20 Euro Brian Horgan.
Next weeks jackpot will be for 2000 Euro.

06/11/2012
Dinner,AGM,Football,Hurling,Scor,Scrap,Lotto.

        The Carbery Rangers club will celebrate their 125th Anniversary with a dinner and dance in the Celtic Ross Hotel on this Saturday the 10th of November. Guest of honour on the night will be the renowned Micheal O Mhuircheartaigh.
Also on the night the club will launch their new updated History book which covers the last 21 years. A lot of hard work has gone into this new volume of the club history by the book committee and will go on sale at the dinner for a very reasonably priced 20 Euro, this would surely make a great Christmas present.

AGM
        The annual general meeting of the Carbery Rangers GAA club will be held on Friday the 30th of November in the Celtic Ross Hotel at 7.30pm.
Nominations welcome for all positions on the executive committee and to be submitted in writing to the club secretary James Hubbert, Cross Street, Rosscarbery, by no later than Wednesday the 21st of November.

FOOTBALL
        On Sunday the under 13s defeated the Dohenys in the West Cork Final after a great game of football. The Ross lads settle well and after scores from Aaron O’Flynn, Mark Hodnett and Brendan Kingston saw Ross lead at the break by 4-04 to 0-02. The second half was a different story which saw the Dohenys come right back in to it and the sides were level at 2-06 a piece with just 3 minutes left on the clock. With John Hodnett now in the full-forward line he won the ball and rattled the top corner of the Dohenys net to secure a win and the cup on a final score of Carbery Rangers 3-06 Dohenys 2-06. Captain Stephen O’Donoghue accepted the cup on behalf of the team.
        The under 11s recorded a great win over O’Donovan Rossa in the final of the league at the weekend. Skibb lead at half time by 4 points only for Ross to mount a comeback in the second period to win by 2-04 to 1-06.
PANEL; Daniel McSweeny, Eoin Santry, Paul Hodnett, Sean Hurley, Ciaran O’Regan, Thomas Beese, David O’Regan, Ciaran Calnan, Ray Shanahan, Eoghan Hayes, Jack O’Regan, Oisin Murray, Andrew Whelton, JohnPatrick Eady, Jack O’Sullivan, David Whelton, Cillian Keane and Jim O’Hea.

HURLING
        On Thursday night under lights in Barryroe the under 13s defeated Argideen Rangers in the league final after a very impressive performance winning out by 3-12 to 4-06. After the game Cathal Hennessy was presented with the cup to go along with the championship cup won earlier in the year.
Also over the weekend the minor hurlers were beaten by Clyda Rovers in the County league semi-final. 
 SCOR:
        For those who want to take part in the forthcoming Scor na nOg Competitions, entries should reach any of the Carbery Rangers Scor Committee members on or before next Monday 12th November.

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION
        In aid of the Carbery Rangers under age club a scrap metal collection will take place on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of November in the Ardagh GAA grounds.

LOTTO
        We had no winner of this weeks Lotto jackpot and the numbers drawn were 9- 13 and 34.
Consolation prizes were as follows 50 Euro Graig Hayes, Frehanes.
30 Euro Gabriel McCarthy, Dublin.
20 Euro Michael Gore, Glandore.
Next weeks jackpot will be for 2200 Euro and the draw will take place in the Pike Bar.

ROSS LADIES:
        Rosscarbery Ladies Football U15 team will bring the curtain down on the playing season for the club next Sunday 11th November, when they line out for the West Cork Final .The Game is fixed for 1.30pm and will be played in Ardagh pitch Rosscarbery.

11/12/2012
Draw,Lotto,Book.

RANGERS DRAW NEWMARKET:
The draws for the 2013 Senior football Championship took place over the weekend and Carbery Rangers were drawn against Newmarket in the first round.

LOTTO
          The club had 1 winner of this weeks jackpot of 3000 Euro and Congratulations  to Anne McCarthy of Fernhill Road, Clonakilty.
        Next week will be the final draw of the year and will have a jackpot of 1000 Euro and the draw will take place in Nolans. The Lotto will take a break for the Christmas season and will return in January and the club would like to thank everyone who has supported the Lotto during the year.

BOOK
        The history book is still available and can be got from any club officer or in any of the shops in the parish.