23/11/2011 - U16A Hurling East League Final Youghal 1-7 Castleyons 0-9

23/11/2011 - U16A Hurling East League Final Youghal 1-7 Castleyons 0-9

posted 24 Nov 2011, 10:33 by Unknown user

We travelled to Killeagh on Wednesday 23rd November to play Castlelyons in the final of the Under 16 East Region A Grade Hurling League. Both teams started brightly with Castlelyons taking an early lead helped by a strong wind. Great work by goalkeeper Kash Ransom and Full back Chris Morrison kept Youghal in the game. Our midfield pairing of Ronan O’Sullivan and the tenacious Matt Farrell led the way for Youghal. Up front Aidan O’Neill, Lenny Flynn and Ollie Dempsey had a good 1st half. The 1st half ended, Youghal 0-3 Castlelyons 0-4.
The second half saw Chris Savage move to center back and Mark Flaherty to wing back. With the wind now on our backs we failed to take full advantage. With 10 minutes left on the clock and the score was Youghal 0-6 Castlelyons 0-9. Chris Morrison moved to midfield and added energy and drive to the attack. Three minutes later the game sparked into life as Lenny Flynn finished a great move to the back of the Castlelyons net to set up the game for a tense finish. Once again Ollie Dempsey stepped up to hit the winning score after great work by Colin Keenaghan at full forward to win a 65. When Referee Arthur Murphy blew the final whistle the scoreboard read Youghal 1-7 Castlelyons 0-9.
Mark Flaherty accepted the trophy from the Chairperson of the East Region Board Regina Abernathy where he thanked Killeagh for the use of their pitch, the east region board, parents and supporters, and team mates and trainers. After three cheers for a gallant Castlelyons team the Youghal boys headed back to Club Aras to start the celebrations.
Team - Kash Ransom, Sean Farrell, Chris Morrison, Conor Hennessy, Bill Mc’Grath, Mark Flaherty [Capt], Chris Savage, Ronan O’Sullivan, Matthew Farrell, Aidan O’Neill, Danny Walsh, Colin Keenaghan, Andrew Joyce, Ollie Dempsey [Capt], Lenny Flynn, Subs - Daniel Keane, Ryan Coady, Cathal Foley, James Kelly, Tommy Kenefick, Andy Nelhexrepie, Harry Oliphant, Darragh O’Connell, Rory Walsh, Cormac O’Callaghan, Oisin Keniry.

18/11/2011 U15 A County Hurling Eochaill 3-12 Mayfield 1-7

posted 24 Nov 2011, 10:27 by Unknown user

Killeagh was the venue for the A Grade County Final where we played Mayfield. This was a repeat of the East Region Final. Youghal entered this game on a high after overcoming a strong Kanturk side the previous week in Copperalley by 1 point. The game started at a blistering pace with Ollie Dempsey finding the Mayfield net after 5 minutes. Mayfield responded by putting the Youghal backline under huge pressure, they led o-7 to 1-1 midway through. Kash Ransom in goals had another fine game, with Conor Hennessy at full back and Sean Farrell and Harry Oliphant in the corners working hard to keep the Mayfield attack at bay. When Matthew Farrell moved to center forward the game turned Youghals way. Ollie Dempsey scored a great goal after good work in the corner by Cormac O’Callaghan who provided the perfect ball. The half time score was Youghal 2-5 Mayfield 1-7.
The second half saw Youghal step it up and with the half back line of Bill McGrath, Chris Morrison, and Rory Walsh in control with the help of the hard working midfield pairing of Andrew Joyce and Lenny Flynn. The score of the game came after good play from Danny Walsh and Ryan Coady who set up Ollie Dempsey. The final score came after Matthew Farrell broke the ball to Darragh O’Connell who picked out Ollie Dempsey to finish the game in style. The Final whistle was greeted with joy by all involved with Eochaill Og. The final score was Youghal 3-12 Mayfield 1-7.
Captain Ollie Dempsey accepted the Cup on behalf of the Youghal team where he thanked Killeagh for the use of their pitch, Coiste Na og, parents and supporters, team mates and trainers.
Team – Kash Ransom, Sean Farrell, Conor Hennessy, Harry Oliphant, Bill McGrath, Chris Morrison, Rory Walsh, Andrew Joyce, Matthew Farrell, Lenny Flynn, Danny Walsh, Cormac O’Callaghan, Darragh O’Connell, Ollie Dempsey [Capt], Ryan Coady, Subs - Daniel Keane, Cathal Foley, James Kelly, Tommy Kenefick, Andy Nelhexrepie, Oisin Keniry.

13/11/2011 - East Cork Junior B Football Final

posted 15 Nov 2011, 02:04 by Unknown user

Youghal 0-04 Castlelyons 0-04
By Derek Kiely
In Ballynoe
YOUGHAL and Castlelyons played out a draw in the East Cork junior B football championship final in Ballynoe last Sunday afternoon and as the scoreline indicates, this game was a real battle, with scores at a premium.
It took all of twelve minutes for a score to be registered and it came from the boot of the Castlelyons centre field player Colm Spillane from the right wing. Castlelyons had the breeze at their backs in the first half , but were wasteful with three early wide's, two from play and one from a placed ball.
Youghal levelled on the 19th minute when Daniel Savage pointed from play with a good score from distance, but immediately Castlelyons re-established the lead with another score from play off the boot of Darren Tobin, raising a white flag.
Castlelyons added a further score eight minutes later when Michael Spillane pointed over a close range free, but with the breeze a narrow two point lead at the break was not a great return and six first half wide's could have been very costly.
Youghal started well in the second half with a score after just two minutes when half time substitute Ciaran O'Mahony made an immediate impact with a point from play.
Youghal had to rely on some great defending from Patrick O'Mahony and Vincent Murray to keep the momentum going and when Adrian Curtin sent over a free on the 45th minute the sides were level.
On the 59th minute of play Barry Goggin sent over the score to give Youghal the lead for the first time and Youghal had one hand on the cup, but an outstanding score from the left wing from Castlelyons wing forward Robert Feeney levelled matters and that is the way it ended, meaning that they will have to do it all over again, probably this coming Saturday afternoon back in Ballynoe.
Scorers for Castlelyons: C Spillane, D Tobin, M Spillane and R Feeney 0-1 each.
Youghal: D Savage, C O'Mahony, A Curtin and B Goggin 0-1 each.
CASTLELYONS: E Barry; C Barry, C O'Leary, B Carroll; A O'Sullivan, S Kenny, E Maye; C Spillane, C McGann; D Tobin, D Wallace, R Feeny; M Spillane, R Fenton, A O'Regan
Subs: T McCarthy for C McGann (HT) D Lawlor for R Fenton (39)
YOUGHAL: E Coyne; V Murray, P Monaghan, A Foley; P O'Mahony, A Kenny (Cpt) D Savage; Alan Frahill O'Connor, A Curtin; A Sheehan, D Mulcahy, Barry Goggin; K McCarthy, Anthony Frahiil O'Connor, Ritchie Cunningham.
Subs: C O'Mahony for D Mulcahy (HT) R Cronin for K McCarthy (HT)
Referee: Brian Walsh (Aghada)

06/11/2011 - Camogie Minors win County

posted 8 Nov 2011, 02:17 by Unknown user

Youghal 3-4 v Ballinora 2 - 4
It has been a long year for our underage girls with the Minor final having to be played for the 3rd time. The girls took it in their stride though and trained hard while awaiting this date. The first game ended in a draw, with both teams putting up an excellent performance.
The replay was the following week and fair play to players and supporters for braving the horrendous weather, the game went to half time and was then cancelled due to health and safety reasons with the weather.
Third time lucky they say and so it proves for youghal's minor camogie team.
Youghal settled early with a well taken free from Shannen Joyce who was carrying an injury into the game. Both teams exchanged attacks before the busy Ellie Budds made a fine run up the wing centering the ball which the goal keeper failed to control and Emily Roach was on hand to finish it by blasting the ball to the back of the net. Youghal battled on continuing to dominate on the field before Ashley O Brien managed to score an impressive goal at 18 minutes. Youghal were now leading 2-1 to no score when Ballinora registered their first goal from a 45 at 22 minutes. This was quickly followed by a goal at 24 minutes after some loose defending in midfield. The game had suddenly changed with youghal now under pressure. Then a moment of controversy as a perfectly good goal by Shannen Joyce was disallowed. A further point and what seemed like a goal scored from inside the square sent a now more confident Ballinora a point ahead at half time. Youghal resumed the second half with Shannen Joyce scoring a point to level the scores. A goal followed by the same player to put Youghal again 3 points ahead. Shannen scored again on the 43rd minute to put Youghal 4points clear. The game then entered a phase where Youghal defence was under constant pressure. Each player then rolled up their sleeves and worked tirelessly for the cause. The impressive Niamh Quill and Chloe Daly combo worked hard to keep the Ballinora team at bay which proved a success as the final whistle blew and the youghal team were crowned County champions. The final score stood at 3-4 to 2-4 to Youghal.
Team – Amy Hennessy, Gemma O’Brien, Shannon Watson, Niamh Crowley, Nora Sheehan, Michaela Dalton, Chloe Daly, Aishling Siochru, Niamh Quill, Leah Broderick, Roisin O’Keeffe (C ) Emily Roche, Ashley O’Brien, ShannenBulman – Joyce, Ellie Budds, Sarah O’Brien, Allanah Finn, Jane Walsh.

04/11/2011 - Youghal progress through to the East Cork Junior ‘B’ Football Final

posted 8 Nov 2011, 02:14 by Unknown user

Youghal 0-11
Aghada 0-08
By Derek Kiely
In Killeagh
LAST Friday at PaircUiChinneide in Killeagh the semi final replay of the East Cork Junior 'B' Football Championship was won by Youghal after an impressive display against Aghada.
In the original semi final Youghal felt that they had left it behind them on the night, but last Friday night’s performance was far superior from the Youghal boys and in the end they were good value for the win.
Unlike the original match Youghal started far better with lots of possession early and after just two minutes of play Daniel Savage had the first white flag raised in the match with a very well taken ‘45’ for Youghal.
Over the next four minutes Youghal had kicked two wides and Aghada got themselves into the match and levelled with a very good point from play off the boot of Padraig Wall.
Both sides cancelled each other out over the next eight minutes with both Youghal and Aghada kicking several wides.
Alan Frahill O’Connor then settled Youghal nerves on the 16th minute with a well taken free to re-gain the lead. Then seconds later the Youghal men struck again with a great score from Andrew Sheehan from miles out to establish a two point lead.
Youghal dominated the ball for several minutes after that score, but had to wait until the 25th minute to add another score from Keith McCarthy, then instantly from the resulting kick out Youghal had another point from Alan Frahill O’Connor to establish a four point lead, but on the stroke of half time the margin was reduced to three points when David Creedon pointed from play.
Creedon was on target just seconds into the second half with yet another pin point accurate free for the Rostellan men, leaving two between the sides.
Youghal’s Adrian Curtin responded with a well taken free on the left side 35 metres out on the 35th minute. Then Curtin was on target just three minutes later from the same tight angle and the four point advantage was re-established.
Since the resumption of the second half both sides were level in terms of possession and both defences were on top. Creedon popped a free over for Aghada on the 39th minute, then amazingly Curtin made it three out of three from the same tight spot on the left side thirty five metres out again, which was a magnificent run of tough free’s for the Youghal man.
Creedon was proving deadly from the placed ball and rose another white flag on the 42nd minute and again there was a goal between the sides.
Youghal increased the pressure with 15 minutes to go, taking several close range shots but not finding a break through, down to some very good Aghada defending, but after five blocked shots Anthony Frahill O’Connor took the initiative close in and popped the ball over for Youghal.
Then incredibly from the same location on the pitch Adrian Curtin made it four long range pointed free’s out of four, this time dropping in off the goal post to give Youghal five point lead with twelve minutes remaining.
Padraig Wall sent a score from play over for Aghada on the 48th minute and Youghal’s full back line through the very impressive Philip Monaghan had to battle hard as the Rostellan men came in search of a goal.
Youghal needed something fast to keep the pressure off and with nine minutes remaining the outstanding Aaron Kenny sent Barry Goggin free and Goggin made no mistake putting the ball over.
Aghada weren’t giving up just yet and rallied with two late scores from David CAreedon from play and also a great score from Shane Wall, but Youghal didn’t panic and saw out the remainder of this game to set up an East Cork Final with Castlelyons on Sunday the 13th of November, with the venue to be announced.
YOUGHAL: E Coyne; V Murray, P Monaghan, A Foley; P O'Mahony, A Kenny (Cpt) D Savage; Alan Frahill-O'Connor, A Curtin; A Sheehan, Anthony Frahill-O'Connor, C O'Mahony; R Cunningham, D Mulcahy, K McCarthy.
Subs: R Cronin for C O’Mahony Injury (13) B Goggin for D Mulcahy (38) S Spillane for A Curtin (52)
AGHADA: M O'Brien; A Walsh, B Wall, E Cotter; A Creedon, S Wall, P O'Connor; C Rice, A Cotter; P Wall, D Creedon, R Goodie; T O'Keefe, J O'Brien, F Day.
D Morrissey for F Day (26) R Condon for R Goode (29)
Referee: Denis O’Flynn (Fr. O’Neill’s)

29/10/2011 - U15 Hurlers Win East Championship

posted 30 Oct 2011, 15:38 by Unknown user

Under 15 East Region A championship Hurling Final.
Youghal 5-8 Mayfield 0-7
Our Under 15 Hurlers travelled to Killeagh on Saturday 29th November to take on Mayfield in the Final of the U15 East Region Hurling Championship.
In the opening half our lads play against the wind. The first 20 mins saw Mayfield pile on the pressure and led 0-4 to 0-0. But with a never die attitude the Youghal lads worked hard to contain the Mayfield attack. With Sean Farrell, Conor Hennessy, and Harry Oliphant in the full back line and Kash Ransom in goals Mayfield couldn’t get the all important goal. Up front Cormac O’Callaghan and Danny Walsh worked hard. When the half time whistle sounded the score was 0-6 to 0-2 in favour of the city side.
The second half saw the Youghal Boys play with pride and passion and in the 5th minute Ollie Dempsey rattled the back of the Mayfield net, two minutes later he scored another well taken goal. The remainder of the game, Youghal controlled the play. Our midfield pairing of Matthew Farrell and Andrew Joyce were on top, running at the Mayfield defence and both scored well taken goals. Our Half back line of Lenny Flynn, Chris Morrison, and Bill Mc Grath kept the Mayfield attack at bay. The 45th minute saw Rory Walsh finish to the net after great play by Darragh O’Connell and Tommy Kenefick. From the puck out Danny Walsh won a great ball to set up Ryan Coady for another point. The last score of the game came from Ollie Dempsey after good play from Chris Morrison and Matthew Farrell. The final whistle from ref Barry Day was greeted with delight from the large following from Youghal, with a final score line of Youghal 5-8 Mayfield 0-7.
Regina Abernethy on behalf of the East Region presented the Trophy to Captain Chris Morrison.
Team; Kash Ransom, Sean Farrell, Conor Hennessy, Harry Oliphant, Rory Walsh, Chris Morrison [Capt], Bill Mc Grath, Matthew Farrell, Andrew Joyce, Cormac O’Callaghan, Danny Walsh, Lenny Flynn, Darragh O’Connell, Ollie Dempsey, Ryan Coady. Subs Daniel Keane, Tommy Kenefick, Cathal Foley, Oisin Keniry, James Kelly. Andy Nelexrepie.

03/10/2011 - Two goal blast does trick for Youghal

posted 3 Oct 2011, 05:27 by Unknown user

Monday, October 03, 2011
(Courtesy of the Irish Examiner)
Youghal 2-12 Newcestown 2-7
YOUGHAL’S recent record in replays hasn’t been too impressive, but this Cork Premier IHC semi-final effort against Newcestown at PáircUíRinn on Saturday certainly was.
Sharp, controlled and, at times, playing sweet hurling, they booked a final date with Courcey Rovers at the same venue next weekend.
Despite falling behind to an early Fionn Keane goal, quick strikes from Leigh Desmond and Bill Cooper, in the 12th and 13th minutes, gave them an edge they never really lost, a badly needed second Newcestown goal coming too late to make a difference.
Full marks to Youghal, they had their homework done as tremendous displays from Brendan and Damien Ring, Conor Spillane, Brett Moloney and Bill Cooper powered them home. They opened up the play well and often stretched a Newcestown side that failed to ignite.
Newcestown got a super start though, Hugh Curran sending Cathrach Keane racing through the middle just three minutes into the contest and he set up his brother Fionn for a cracking goal.
But Youghal, with Spillane and Damien Ring powerhouses in the half backline, soon hit back as points from Leigh Desmond, operating on the left wing with menace, and the razor sharp Brendan Ring settled them down. Adapting to the slippery conditions better- even though Cathrach Keane missed a glorious chance of a second Newcestown goal in the 10th minute – Youghal were looking lively, Cooper and Moloney calling the shots around midfield.
And they struck those two telling blows in the space of a minute, goalsNewcestown never recovered from. The first came from Desmond in the 12th minute, after great approach work by Moloney and James O’Mahony. And a second quickly followed, this time Cooper getting a final touch despite Brendan Ring’s batted effort looking destined to beat goalkeeper Jim O’Sullivan.
And Youghal coach Peter Queally was quick to highlight the importance of the goals."Yeah they were two vital goals and came at a very important time for us after conceding that early goal. It gave us a huge lift, as did Brendan Ring’s free taking in the second-half when Newcestown were coming back at us strongly.
"There was nothing soft out there, we had to dig it out and at times it was a real battle, but we stood up to it well. We were much improved from the last night though and it should give the town a big lift next week before we play Courceys in the final."
Leading 2-3 to 1-0 after the opening quarter there was some excellent hurling in the next 15 minutes as both sides looked lively in the miserable conditions. Eoin Kelly got his first Newcestown point in the 17th minute, but as the play began to open up it was Youghal who looked the sharper side with Coleman’s 28th minute point the pick of the lot after great approach work by Spillane and Moloney as the seasiders led 2-6 to 1-4 at the break.
Three minutes into the second-half Newcestown were out of luck again. Cathrach Keane, on another mazy run, was taken down, referee David Copps awarding a penalty. However, Kelly’s low strike was brilliantly saved by Andrew Curtin for a 65 which Kelly did manage to convert to reduce the leeway. The momentum was with Newcestown now and they weren’t finished as two fabulous long range frees by Kelly left just two points between the sides after 40 minutes and it ws all to play for. But the Newcestown defence always looked vulnerable and, conceding too many frees, Ring, bar once, punished them hard by pushing his side 2-9 to 1-7 clear entering the final quarter
The tempo increased too, yellow cards aplenty with Coleman lucky to stay on the field. But it was Youghal who pushed on, the ice cool Ring firing over a super point from play after a great ball from Desmond.
In fairness to Newcestown they battled on, always looking for a goal that would breathe new life into their challenge. It did come, a cracker from Odhran Keane, but too late to halt Youghal’s march to a final date with Courceys next Sunday.
Scorers for Youghal: B Ring 0-7 (5fs), L Desmond 1-2, B. Cooper 1-0, B Coleman, B Moloney, J Ormonde 0-1 each.
Scorers for Newcestown: E Kelly 0-5 (3fs, 1 65), F Keane 1-1, O Keane 1-0, H Curran 0-1.
YOUGHAL: R Cunningham; B Ring, B O’Sullivan, K Walsh; B Goggin, C Spillane, D Ring; B Moloney, B Cooper; B Coleman, C O’Mahony, L Desmond; A Curtin, B Ring, J O’Mahony.
Subs: M Ó Cróinín for Goggin (42), K Dempsey for O’Mahony (49), J Ormonde for Coleman (49), S Twomey for Curtin (60).
NEWCESTOWN: J O’Sullivan; O Keane, J Crowley, K Long; B Horgan, N O’Sullivan, G O’Driscoll; D Twomey, G O’Rourke; H Curran, T Twomey, C Keane; E Kelly, F Keane, S Ryan.
Subs: M Bradfield for O’Rourke (44), B O’Donovan for Ryan (54).
Referee: D Copps (Ballyhea).

01/10/2011 - Magnificent Youghal blast their way into the County Final with a superb performance at PaircUiRinn