Happy Birthday Coachford AFC and Thank You.

Posted on June 5, 2019 by coachfordnews

 

Coachford AFC captured another trophy on Monday night. It was the first time the club had ever won the Mossie Linnane cup, but this was only one of the reasons that Monday night was special. As the club celebrates its 50th birthday, it was evident that one of the main reasons they defeated Grattan united 1-0 was down to the large number of young players on the Coachford team. From the heart of the defence through midfield and up to the front, the young legs and fresh bodies were able to destroy the city side. It is no accident that the likes of Luke and Billy Casey, Mark and Adam Murphy, Matthew Bradley, and Sean and Evan O’Sullivan have ended up playing in Turners Cross. The time and effort that has been put into developing the Coachford youth teams over the last number of years is now paying dividends.

In his victory address to the players and supporters, team captain, Peter O’Riordan mentioned how difficult it is to win the Mossie Linnane cup. This victory was 10 months in the making. The competition began in August when a lot of these players were training hard to win a county GAA title with Aghabullogue. It’s unusual for rural soccer clubs to begin and finish with a flourish as it is normal for them to be sandwiched in between GAA fixtures. This is why this Mossie Linnae cup victory was special. It was also special as the club celebrates its existence for 50 years.

It’s a huge achievement for any soccer club to last half a century but for a rural one to do this is really out of the ordinary. But Coachford AFC hasn’t just managed to exist, they have flourished, they have grown, they have more than just survived. From the humble beginnings in 1969 they are now embedded in the community, offering an outlet to so many young people. Their excellent playing and training facilities at the Glebe are the envy of many larger clubs in Cork. They are a beacon to many rural clubs who are still in their infancy. Coachford AFC has shown that clubs outside the city can compete with the very best. They have shown that clubs can come from borrowed fields, from togging off in cars, from not being able to train properly or host big games to creating a permanent home and a tradition for soccer in Coachford. This enormous undertaking hasn’t happened overnight. It has taken years to build up this club. There have been some barren years mixed with runs of success. There have been triumphs and disasters, hearts broken and dreams fulfilled along the way to where the club finds itself today. There have been countless people who have toiled and continue to do so to ensure that Coachford soccer has a home, a history and a future.

These men and women got involved in soccer when it may not have been the most popular sport to have been a part of. Down through the years they have gathered teams together to play in the Cork AUL. They have had to scrimp and save, beg for playing gear, for pitches, for coaches, for referee’s fees. But they did it. They held carnivals, BBQs, Bingo, Draws, raffles and coaxed sponsorship from businesses. It must have been hard, there must have been times when it seemed no progress at all was being made and that doubts about actually just surviving must have crept in to their minds. But they kept going, kept believing, confident about what they could do. And look at what they have done. The groundwork for continued success has been put in place by all those who have gone before and those who are now entrusted with keeping this great club going.This week also saw the U13s win their league title. Investment in the youth policy continues and there is no doubt that we will all witness the rewards of this investment in the years to come.

What was also so special about Monday night was that many of those involved in the club down through the years were able to witness the success of the cup victory and that it was achieved in the year of the clubs 50th anniversary. Many of those involved in the club for years were in Turners Cross to witness their club lift another trophy. Families and individuals who have been the backbone of the club were all there to celebrate with those whose involvement in recent times has brought a new vigor to Coachford AFC.These club stalwarts can be justifiably proud of all they have done and the club they have built.

Take a bow Coachford AFC you deserve it.

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Snow Storm Emma

Posted on March 1, 2018 by coachfordnews

A red weather warning has been issued for Thursday March 1st from 3pm for Cork.

Thursday at noon

Coachford is open. Dairygold, the Post Office and the Pharmacy are open until lunchtime. The shops hope to remain open until at least 3pm. The pubs will remain open as long as they can and they have roaring fires and cold pints ready for you.

Wednesday

What is cancelled/postponed
Coachford Players AGM – Postponed
Coachford Foróige – cancelled
Coachford College & NS – closed until Monday
Irish Dancing – cancelled
Coachford Post Office is OPEN from 9am to 1pm tomorrow please check their Facebook page for updates. Friday’s payments available on Thursday.
GP surgery closed
Due to the adverse weather conditions all GP appointments for Thursday and Friday are cancelled. If you are planning on travelling to the surgery at any point please call us first on 021 7434724 to check we are open. In case of emergency, please phone the same number for instructions. 


hair salons – Closed

IN DOUBT
All weekend sporting fixtures
The great news is that due to the weather the Coachford 50/50 raffle is postponed until Monday next so that means you all have a few more days to get your tickets

https://www.persil.com/uk/dirt-is-good/arts-crafts/make-good-snowman.html

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Aghabullogue Parish Confirmation 2018

Posted on February 25, 2018 by coachfordnews

This gallery contains 46 photos.

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Coachford Greenway

Posted on February 16, 2018 by coachfordnews

Further recognition for the Coachford Greenway multi-purpose amenity at Inniscarra Lake in County Cork.

The National Coarse Fishing Federation representing Ireland’s coarse and predator anglers, and Inniscarra Lake Tourism Development Ltd are proud to announce that Coachford Greenway in County Cork has been awarded National Waymarked Trails status from Sport Ireland.  This achievement wholly supports our objectives to develop fisheries with facilities that can also be used by other outdoor recreational users whilst supporting the environment and our bio-diversity.

 

In 2016 the NCFFI consulted Sport Ireland for their recommendations on the facility and working with Inniscarra Lake Tourism Development Ltd have implemented the works required to achieve this status. The venue is already an internationally recognised world class angling facility and now has its place on the map as a linear trail. Already used heavily by the local community the Greenway is situated in the beautiful Lee Valley enhances the offering of the local area to the visiting outdoor enthusiast.

 

The 2.8km Linear Park is a purpose built off-road trail developed to provide a safe recreational facility for walkers, cyclists and anglers. The walkway has been graded as Easy provides for a 1hr 30-minute leisurely walk or 30 min cycle ride. En route visitors can enjoy beautiful flora and fauna; animals and birdlife that live on or near the water to include Heron’s, Kingfishers, Geese and the occasional sea eagle.  At the trailhead there is free parking for over 20 cars with vehicular access to the walkway itself limited.  Anglers can access the trail by signing for a key at O’Callaghan’s Bar in Coachford. There is a 15kph speed limit and plenty of lay-by areas to keep the route safe for walkers and cyclists. The venue also presents perfect viewing opportunities for rowing activities on the lake being situated directly opposite the Rowing Ireland Headquarters.

 

The trail is clearly signposted and just 2km from all the facilities of Coachford village. This along with easy access to a number of towns and villages in the Lee Valley provides a further boost for domestic and even overseas tourism in the area.

 

Tommy Lawton speaking on behalf of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and Inniscarra Lake Tourism Development Ltd says: –

 

This recognition awards the efforts of those members of the NCFFI executive, the directors of Inniscarra Lake Tourism development and our partners and is very proudly received by all involved. The key to it’s success is the local community working with sponsors and partners to promote the venue with support from the landowners ESB. Funding awarded from Cork County Council, Rob Allen Engineering, National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and Inniscarra Lake Tourism Development Ltd via the REDZ scheme enabled us to enhance the Greenway with the addition of signage, way markers and most recently with seating. The Coachford Greenway is a direct source of benefit to the local economy which will now be enhanced with additional promotion available from http://www.irishtrails.ie. To extend the Greenway to commence in Coachford Village and continue around the lake would make for an attractive addition for the future.  Inniscarra Lake Tourism Development Limited who are responsible for the day to day management of the facility are a voluntary organisation and welcome donations from users to help with the upkeep.

 

Visit our Fishing in Coachford page to keep up to date with angling events on the river as well as where to stay.

Tommy Lawton Tel: + 353 86 1043040      Email: tommylawton4@gmail.com
Helen Rainsford – NCFFI PRO Tel: + 44 7711607200       Email: pr@ncffi.ie
The NCFFI is represented on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coarseanglingireland www.ncffi.ie  Twitter @ncffi
Inniscarra Lake is represented on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Inniscarralake
http://www.ncffi.ie/inniscarra-angling

 

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Sport Fixtures and Results

Posted on February 3, 2018 by coachfordnews

 

GAA Fixtures  

Camogie Fixtures

Soccer Fixtures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soccer Fixtures

Sunday March 18th       

Premier League
Coachford V Carrigtwohill
Carrigtwohill at 10.45am

U13 Division 3
Coachford V Carrigtwohill United
Coachford College at 12.45pm

U17 league 
Springfield Ramblers V Coachford                   
Pat O’Brien Park, Cobh at 2pm

Monday March 19th

U16 Division 3
Coachford V Midleton
The Glebe, Coachford at 10am

 

GAA Fixtures (could change at a moments notice )

Saturday March 17th                                            

Under 16 Football League
Aghabullogue V Ballinora
Coachford at 11am

U21 B Football Championship
Aghabullogue V Iveleary
Macroom at 11.30am

Sunday March 18th

Intermediate hurling
Aghabullogue V Kildorrery
Kildorrery at 2.30pm

Monday March 19th                                                                            

Minor Football League
Aghabullogue V Courcey Rovers
Coachford at 12.30pm

Saturday 24th March

Minor Football League
Aghabullogue V Whitechurch
Whitechurch at 3pm

Sunday 25th March

U12 Football Leaqgue
Aghabullogue V Ballygarvan
Coachford at 12noon

Camogie Fixtures

Saturday March 17th     

U16 
Aghabullogue V Charleville (Practice game)  
Charleville at 10.30am

Sunday March 18th

u14 League
Aghabullogue V Milfod/Ballyhea
Ballyhea at 12noon

U15 Muskerry Inter Divisional Blitz                           
Muskerry , Carberrry Carrigdhoun
Coachford from 9.30am to 12.30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday March 10th

Premier League postponed
Coachford V Grattan United
O Neill Park at 2pm

Sunday March 11th

U16 Division 3
Killinardrish-Coachford  vs  Kinsale
Kinsale at 10am

U17 Division 1
Coachford V Castleview
O’Sullivan Park at 2pm

Saturday February 24th

U16 Division 3
Killinardrish-Coachford 3 vs  Carrigaline United A 1
The Glebe at 10am

Sunday February 25th

Premier League
Coachford  1 v Pearse Celtic 2
The Glebe at 10.45am

GAA Fixtures

Saturday March 10th
U21 Football 2nd Round 
Aghabullogue  V Iveleary
Macroom at 4.30pm postponed

Sunday March 11th
Intermediate Football League
Aghabullogue  V Kanturk
Coachford at 2.30pm

February 24th/25th

Pitches are back playable again after a long lay off but no matches for Aghabullogue this weekend.

Sunday February 18thIntermediate Football Division 2 League
Aghabullogue 3.10  V Douglas 1.14
Douglas at 2.30pm

Saturday February 17th
U21 B Football Championship
Aghabullogue 0.08  V Canovee 3.07
Carrigadrohid  at 1.30pm

Soccer Fixtures

Saturday February 17th
AOH Cup 4th Round
Pearse Celtic 1 V Coachford 1 (AET)
Coachford win 14 -13 on penalties
Mayfield United Park at 4pm

U13 Division 3
Park United V Coachford
Brigown Park (Mitchelstown) at 10am

Sunday February 18th
Cancelled
U17 League 1
Coachford V Mallow
The Glebe, Coachford at 2pm

Sunday February 4th 2018

Munster Senior Colleges Football Semi Final
Coachford College 0.12 V Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine Kenmare 1.11

Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney at 12noon

Cork County Division 2 Football League
Aghabullogue 1.09 V Newmarket 2.13

Coachford at 2.30pm

Soccer Fixtures

U17 FAI Cup

Sunday February 4th 2018

Under 13 Local Cup

Coachford 2 V Buttevant 1 at the Glebe at 10am

Darts

Mid Cork League Final

Friday February 9th

O’Riordans Bar V Laune Bar
O Riordans win 4-3

Abbey Hotel Ballyvourney at 8pm

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Coachford AFC

Posted on February 1, 2018 by coachfordnews

March 21st

U17s National Cup

The Coachford U17 soccer team will host Willow Park from Athlone next Sunday at 2pm at the Glebe in Coachford in the quarter final clash of the FAI National Challenge Cup. This game was supposed to be played on March 4th but had to be postponed due to the snow storm that weekend. Willow Park will be favourites to go away with the win but  home advantage and recent form may see Coachford upset the odds. Home support is vital if the local lads have any chance of advancing to the semi final. “We are appealing to everyone to come out and support Coachford in this vital game for the boys. They have worked really hard to get to this stage of the competition and it would mean an awful lot for them to win.”  Said Paddy Martin team coach.

March 15th

A big thank you to Mr Tony O’Connell of “CONTAINMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS” for their generous sponsorship of a full set of kit for our schoolboys club.Sponsorship at this level is always hard to come by and the club is greatly appreciative when it does come by. Without this level of corporate sponsorship the club would not survive.
Pictured below from the club are Joe Ronan and Ross Mulligan along with Tony O’Connell who presented the kit to the lads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 11th

Another weekend of frustration for Coachford AFC as yet again the weather impacted on 2 of the clubs games being forced to be postponed. The Premier team and the Under 16s away games were called off however the pitch in the Glebe was able to accommodate today’s U17 clash. The boys won easily but it came at a price with Luke Casey being carried off with a very serious leg injury which will put him in doubt for the U17 FAI National Cup quarter Final.

 

Soccer Fixtures

Sunday March 18th

Premier League
Coachford V Carrigtwohill
Carrigtwohill at 10.45am

U13 Division 3
Coachford V Carrigtwohill United
Coachford College at 12.45pm

U17 league 
Springfield Ramblers V Coachford
Pat O’Brien Park, Cobh at 2pm

Monday March 19th

U16 Division 3
Coachford V Midleton
The Glebe, Coachford at 10am

 

 

Sunday March 11th

U16 Division 3
Killinardrish-Coachford  vs  Kinsale
Kinsale at 10am

U17 Division 1
Coachford 7 V Castleview 1
O’Sullivan Park at 2pm

Saturday March 10th

Premier League
Coachford V Grattan United
O Neill Park at 2pm

 

Super Sunday  –Postponed

Coachford Soccer club gears up for one of the biggest weekends of its recent history when two of their teams play Cup quarter finals this Sunday in Coachford. Dubbed locally as ‘Soccer Super Sunday’ the Coachford AFC Premier adult team will be first to play on Sunday March 4th when they line out against Mayfield side, Village United at 10.45am. This is a big game for the lads as hopes for winning the league fade, this cup competition becomes very important if they hope to pick up any silverware this season. The lads qualified for the quarter final after defeating Pearse Celtic on penalties 14-13 in the previous round. The  Coachford U17s will line out at 2pm against Athlone side, Willow Park in the quarter final of the FAI National U17 Cup. The Youth team have captured the imagination of the community with their stunning performances and work rate throughout the competition so far. The boys have already won the Cork league and are now anxious to secure a semi-final place and ultimately the double this season. “We are very lucky to have these two big games at home and we are asking that our supporter come out to cheer on both teams. Home advantage is a great boost to any side but it will only benefit the lads if the supporters come and support them and cheer them on in both games. There is no admission charge and we are encouraging families to come along and enjoy both games.” Said club Chairman, Peter O’Riordan.

Saturday March 3rd

U13 Division 3 League
Richmond V Coachford
Killeady at 10am

Sunday March 4th

AOH Cup 1/4 Final
Coachford V Village United
The Glebe at 10.45am

FAI U17 National Youth Cup
Coachford V Willow United (Athlone)
The Glebe at 2pm

Saturday February 24th

 

U16 Division 3
Killinardrish-Coachford  3 vs Carrigaline United A 1
The Glebe at 10am

Sunday February 25th

Premier League
Coachford 1 v Pearse Celtic 2
The Glebe at 10.45am

Saturday February 17th
AOH Cup 4th Round
Pearse Celtic 1 V Coachford 1 (AET)
Coachford win 14 -13 on penalties
Mayfield United Park at 4pm

U13 Division 3
Park United V Coachford
Brigown Park (Mitchelstown) at 10am

Sunday February 18th
U17 League 1
Coachford V Mallow
The Glebe, Coachford at 2pm
Cancelled

 

U17s  advance to last 8 of FAI Cup

 

Under 13 Local Cup

Coachford V Buttevant at the Glebe on Sunday 4/02/18 at 10am

Coachford AFC continue to defy all the odds and maintain their presence in the top tier of the Cork AUL league. The adult team have played 7 games so far this season and are in third place on the table. The next few games will be vital for the lads and the ever encroaching GAA season could have a negative effect on their ability to put their best team out for every game.

The under 17s have their league won and are now preparing for the last 16 game against Oranmore in the FAI Under 17s Challenge Cup.

The Under 16s are halfway through their season and are well placed to finish in the top two or even finish as champions.

 

 

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GAA

Posted on January 31, 2018 by coachfordnews

Congratulations to the Aghabullogue  GAA Table Quiz team who came second in the County Scór Final last week. The team was, Tomás Healy, Aodán Healy, Paul Ring and Tom Long.

Aghabullogue Table Quiz Team March 2018

March 11th

Another weekend of no games for Aghabullogue GAA.

The season is having a very slow start with the Intermediate footballers playing only 2 league games and the hurlers still to play a competitive match. Championship is looming and the lack of preparation could prove to be a negative factor in April as both teams play their opening games in this years campaigns. The U21 footballer’s 2nd round game was also cancelled and this re fixture will now also add to the headache for the club as fixtures will begin to back up and crowd the already hectic lead in to Championship month of April.The lack of adequate pitches is a huge issue and this weekend brought that home with Macroom, Kanturk and more importantly Coachford pitches being declared unplayable. This is not a good place to be for a club that has two intermediate teams to prepare for championship. The provision for a sand based playing pitch must be seriously looked at by the GAA club.  This pitch has been closed for almost 5 months with only one game for players over 12  (Intermediate Football v Newmarket) being played there in that time.

Fixtures

Saturday March 17th

Under 16 Football League
Aghabullogue V Ballinora
Coachford at 11am
Cancelled due to wet pitch

U21 B Football Championship
Aghabullogue V Iveleary

Ovens at 11.30am

Sunday March 18th

Intermediate hurling
Aghabullogue V Kildorrery
Kildorrery at 2.30pm

Monday March 19th

Minor Football League
Aghabullogue V Courcey Rovers
Coachford at 12.30pm

Saturday 24th March

Minor Football League
Aghabullogue V Whitechurch
Whitechurch at 3pm

Sunday 25th March

U12 Football Leaqgue
Aghabullogue V Ballygarvan
Coachford at 12noon

Saturday March 10th
U21 Football 2nd Round Postponed 
Aghabullogue  V Iveleary
Macroom at 4.30pm

Sunday March 11th 
Intermediate Football League
Aghabullogue  V Kanturk Postponed

Coachford at 2.30pm


Saturday March 3rd
Intermediate Hurling League
Aghabullogue V Kilbrittain
Coachford at 4.30pm

Postponed
Sunday March 4th
U21 Football 2nd Round 
Aghabullogue  V Iveleary
Macroom at 5.30pm

Benchmarking 2020

Benchmarking 2020 2017 Results are at the bottom of this page.

A club’s designated GDA will be their first point of contact for all elements of the scheme. The Rebel Óg Coaching team is as follows:

Role Name Ph. Email
Coaching Officer Ronan Dwane coachingofficer.cork@gaa.ie
Games Manager Kevin O’Callaghan 086-8532375 kevin.ocallaghan.gm.cork@gaa.ie
North Cork GDA Pat Spratt 086-8922800 pat.spratt.gda.cork@gaa.ie
Southside City GDA Paudie O’Brien 086-7725411 paudie.obrien.gda.cork@gaa.ie
Northside City GDA Sean Crowley 086-0548533 sean.crowley.gda.cork@gaa.ie
West Cork GDA James McCarthy 087-7799531 james.mccarthy.gda.cork@gaa.ie
Mid-West Cork GDA Colm Crowley 086-3687799 colm.crowley.gda.cork@gaa.ie
East Cork GDA Shane Supple 087-4327261 shane.supple.gda.cork@gaa.ie

Targets must be retained on an annual basis and clubs can progress along the spectrum of targets from year to year. Thus a progressive coaching pathway for clubs is incorporated, with optional elements also listed for clubs who wish to strive for even higher standards. Clubs who do not wish to enter the programme will retain access to all individual elements of the programme, such as Monster blitzes or coaching courses, however, GDA priority will be given to clubs who are implementing an integrated club coaching plan under the programme. The minimum requirements for entry include some essential club structures for the implementation of any coaching plan. Also, a requirement for all clubs to host a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is included.  The Cúl Camp must be organised according to the nationally approved guidelines outlined by Croke Park. ‘Urban’ exceptions may be necessary in terms of schools, which do not fall within any club catchment area. In such cases external resources may be devoted to fill any gaps.

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Bronze Targets

‘Primary School Coaching & Games Programme’

  • All schools in club catchment area
  • Schools coaching plan including Heads of Agreement
  • Minimum coaching requirementJunior Infants to 2nd class must be covered (boys & girls)
    • ‘A standard’ 8 hurling & 8 football coaching sessions
    • ‘B standard’ 6 hurling & 6 football coaching sessions
    • ‘C standard’ 4 hurling & 4 football coaching sessions
    • Boys & girls must be coached in mixed schools
  • Minimum games requirement2 Club-School blitzes annually (1 at the end of each coaching block)
    • hosted at Club grounds – all schools in club catchment area invited

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Silver Targets

‘Child Player Coaching & Games Programme’ – 5-12 year olds

  • Child player coaching plan for 5 to 12 year olds
  • Minimum games requirement16 x U12 matches; 12 x Official Monster U10 blitzes; 12 x Official Monster U8 blitzes
  • Young RefereesClubs to bring at least one ‘Young Whistler’ to each of the above Monster blitzes
  • Mid-term CampMini-Easter or Halloween Camp (minimum two days) for Child Players
  • Coach Educationorganise three workshops for Child player coaches annually
    • this may include Foundation and Code of Ethics courses

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Gold Targets

‘Youth Player Coaching & Games Programme’

  • Youth Player Coaching Plan
  • Minimum games requirement20 x U14 matches; 20 x U16 matches; 20 x U18 matches
  • Coach Educationorganise three workshops for Youth player coaches annually
    • this may include Award 1 or Award 2 courses
  • Physical development programme6 week Academy programme for youth players – content provided by GDAs, devised by Mardyke Arena & Dr. Wesley O’Brien
  • Active Post Primary schools liaison officerServe on local post primary schools committee
  • AcademiesSubmission of names for U13 Academy registration and participation by players on Regional and County squads, if selected

Rebel Óg Coaching Benchmarking 2020 was successfully launched in early 2015 and provide a template for best practice in coaching, promoting maximum participation and optimal playing standards in juvenile clubs throughout Cork city and county. The programme includes minimum requirements for entry, with subsequent progression to Bronze, Silver or Gold targets, which clubs would strive to achieve with the assistance of their local GDA. Bronze criteria are based on establishing a primary school coaching and games programme in schools within a club’s catchment area. Silver criteria are based on an appropriate programme of club coaching and games for 5-12 year olds, while Gold criteria are based on appropriate coaching and games for 13-18 year olds.

Targets must be retained on an annual basis and clubs can progress along the spectrum of targets from year to year. Thus a progressive coaching pathway for clubs is incorporated, with optional elements also listed for clubs who wish to strive for even higher standards. Clubs who do not wish to enter the programme will retain access to all individual elements of the programme, such as Monster blitzes or coaching courses, however, GDA priority will be given to clubs who are implementing an integrated club coaching plan under the programme. The minimum requirements for entry include some essential club structures for the implementation of any coaching plan. Also, a requirement for all clubs to host a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is included.  The Cúl Camp must be organised according to the nationally approved guidelines outlined by Croke Park. ‘Urban’ exceptions may be necessary in terms of schools, which do not fall within any club catchment area. In such cases external resources may be devoted to fill any gaps.

Benchmarking Clubs – Whats in it for our club?

Clubs who entered Benchmarking 2020 in 2017, will be eligible for the following benefits in 2018.

  • Priority access to Pairc Ui Chaoimh Initiatives e.g. Monster Blitzes,Go Games Blitzes
  • Eligibility to apply for U12 Croke Park Day
  • Additional Cul Camp Gear
  • Access to Munster Stadium days
  • Application for Half Time games of County & Club games in Cork
  • Entry to the Hurling and Football Go Games Summer leagues for 2018
  • Entry to Munster U15 Super 10’s Competition
  • Access to the Rebel Og Coaching and Munster Coaching Conferences in Pairc Ui Chaoimh
  • Primary school Coaching and Games supports
  • Club Support via Workshops and other initiatives run by Rebel Og Coaching
  • Club bookings for Coach Education Courses (Foundation & Award 1)

For your club to avail of these opportunities they will need to be in the Benchmarking process.

Many thanks to coaches and officers at all levels, as well as our own GDAs, for organising and supporting the numerous activities organised under the Rebel Óg Coaching banner in 2017. A particular word of thanks to all club coaching officers who work so hard to improve coaching standards and structures in their clubs throughout the county. Following a review by the GDAs and games manager, the results for 2017 are attached. The accredited clubs will be invited to a workshop in February 2018 to receive their awards and get a chance to share ideas with other clubs and coaches. This will be exclusively for Benchmarking Clubs and details of same will be furnished in Shortly. It is planned to make the Gold status a realistic target for all clubs by 2020, so there is plenty of time for all clubs to progress. Details on our Benchmarking can be found here

Kevin O Callaghan

Cork Games Development Manager

086-8532375

Sunday February 18th
Intermediate Football Division 2 League  
Aghabullogue 3.10  V Douglas 1.14
Douglas at 2.30pm

Having lost their first game in Division 2 and not being able to play Illen Rovers last weekend due to an unplayable pitch in Baltimore the lads will be looking to get back on track against Douglas on Sunday. The city side are also chasing their first win of this year’s campaign.

Saturday February 17th
U21 B Football Championship
Aghabullogue 0.08 V Canovee 3.07 Match Report 
Carrigadrohid  at 1.30pm

Aghabullogue start this years Championship campaign on Saturday when they play Canovve in the B grade of this competition.

Every team is guaranteed 2 games in this years Championship. The boys will face stiff opposition in this local derby. Canovee will be anxious to start their quest for honours with a win against a club that they always consider shouldn’t even be playing football. The winners of the clash will go forward to the quarter final while the losers will play the losers of Aghinagh and Iveleary.

Aghabullogue defeated Macroom in last years first round game, lost to Ballinora and Éire Óg in round 2 . The B grade should suit Aghabullogue better but they will certainly find Canovee a really hard opening encounter.

Sunday February 4th 2018

Munster Senior Colleges Football Semi Final
Coachford College V Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine Kenmare
Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney at 12noon

Cork County Division 2 Football League
Aghabullogue V Newmarket
Coachford at 2.30pm
Match report

A new year and a new season in GAA kicks off.

Aghabullogue GAA enjoyed an up and down closed season. The Astro Turf development has hit a few delays mainly due to the weather but the club are hopeful that it will be completed by the end of February.

Committee room disagreements broke out over what trainer should be appointed to manage the footballers and hurlers fitness and preparedness for the season ahead. Thankfully both sides eventually saw sense and the players have begun preparing for what will no doubt be a really tough year.

The Footballers showed promise in 2017 and ended the year with a terrific league win  which has promoted them to the very competitive County Division 2 League. Their Championship ended  at the quarter final stage after losing to Rockchapel by 2 goals in a replay. The footballers had left an 9 point lead slip (admittedly against a strong wind) in the first game against Rockchapel and hopefully will have learned a lot from last years defeat.

The Footballers are scheduled to start their 2018 league campaign on Sunday February 4th when they take on Newmarket in Coachford at 2.30pm but this fixture looks extremely doubtful. If the pitch had to be closed to U14s in December it is highly unlikely that it would be playable for adults after two more months of rain but here’s hoping!

Match reports

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/corkman/sport/gaa/rock-still-have-a-chance-36129708.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/corkman/sport/gaa/rockchapel-delight-36153985.html

The hurlers had an excellent start to 2017 defeating St. Finbarr’s second team in the first round in May. They then went down to 2016 All Ireland Junior Champions, Mayfield in August and suffered their  second championship defeat when they lost by just a point to Na Piarsaigh.

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College in Munster Camogie Final

Posted on January 9, 2018 by coachfordnews

The very best of luck to Coachford College Senior Camogie team when they play Presentation Thurles in the Munster Senior A Camogie final on Saturday, 13th January at 1pm in Charleville GAA grounds.

It’s the Tipperary College’s third time in a row that they have reached the ‘A’Munster Final. The have lost the last two and lets hope it’s third time Unlucky for the Tipp side again in 2018.

Make no mistake this is going to be a tough battle for Coachford and the girls will have to be at their very best to pull off a victory in this, the Harty Cup of Camogie. A lot of the girls would have been involved in last years Junior title win and they will be determined to win again on Saturday.

Listen to the Presentation College’s coach, Barry Ryan speaking on TippFm about the game on 38 minutes into this clip.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/tippfm/episodes/2018-01-08T12_20_01-08_00

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West Muskerry AC Registration Night 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by coachfordnews

Calling all budding athletes from Rylane, Aghabullogue and Coachford.

WEST MUSKERRY A.C. is fast becoming the best athletic club in the area covering all the mid Cork area catering for kids and adults of all abilities.

If you are planning your first 5k or Marathon this year now is the time to get the family to start.

The club caters for Cross Country as well as track and field athletes from the age of 6 years upwards.

Registration nights are on the 10th and 11th January from 7.00 -8.30 pm in the Macroom sport’s complex.Check out the WEST MUSKERRY Facebook page for details or Jerh O Sullivan locally 086 8329321

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Aghabullogue Point to Point

Posted on January 2, 2018 by coachfordnews

Aghabullogue Point to Point

The annual horse racing Point to Point will take place in Aghabullogue on next Sunday, January 7th. This is a great day out and a fantastic community occasion. If the weather is good then the racing will be good. The first of the afternoons six races begins at 12.30pm.

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