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Passage West G.A.A. Club News 2005

December 2005

YEAR IN REVIEW 2005

JUNIOR A HURLING
At the start of the year Billy Cotter who had transformed the Junior B
Hurlers over the last couple of years was appointed the new manager of the
Junior A Hurling team. Billy drafted in Kieran Harrington,Russell Quigley
and Willie O'Callaghan as his selectors. The lads got off to a great start
with a great win against St.Finbarrs who were the 2004 City Championship
winners. Further victories over Brian Dillons, Bishopstown, Douglas and Glen
Rovers was not however enough to qualify for the semi finals of the
competition. The Championship was a bit of a rollercoaster as the lads
qualified for the semi final. They drew with and then lost to Bishopstown in
the first round before defeating Rathpeacon and Vincents to set up a meeting
with Mayfield. What happened next is still a mystery as Passage failed to
perform on the night which was a shame as this team was capable of a lot
more. The players were hurt and the lads know that there is unfinished
business next season. In the Mac Curtain Cup Passage defeated the Glen
Rovers before losing the quarter final to Bishopstown.

JUNIOR B HURLING

With last years manager Billy Cotter stepping up to the A team Kieran Keane
came in and did a wonderful job leading the lads to their first final in
since 1991. To reach the League Final Passage defeated Shandon Rovers,
Douglas (twice) and Brian Dillons as well as drawing with Shandon Rovers,
Lough Rovers and Dillons. These results meant that the lads finished in the
top four and were drawn against Na Piarsaigh in the semi final . Piarsaigh
were the only team to take full points of the B Team all season and were
favourites to advance to the final. On a cold October morning Piarsaigh
didn't know what hit them as Passage gave a tremendous display of hurling to
qualify for the final against old rivals Lough Rovers. Unfortunately Passage
couldn't defeat the Lough who showed what a great team they are by
completing the Championship/League double. In the Championship Passage
defeated Redmonds in the first round before losing to eventual winners Lough
Rovers by a single point in the quarter final. In the Craogh Rua Passage
were beaten by Shandon Rovers at the quarter final stage. Next season the
Killer B's will play their hurling in the Junior IA League and it should be
a great year.

JUNIOR A FOOTBALL

One of the biggest disappointments of the year was the poor performances of
the Junior A Footballers. Much was expected of this team after a tremendous
championship run in 2004 but unfortunately the lads failed to build on this
success. Everyone involved knows what went wrong and already the lads are
back in training to get back up to the high standards that the Club demands.
Passage had a dismal League campaign losing all their games bar a draw
against St.Michaels. These results mean that the team will be playing in the
B League next season. In the Championship Passage lost to Whites Cross in
the first round and were knocked out by Rathpeacon after a replay in the
next round.

JUNIOR B FOOTBALL

The Junior B Footballers despite having the youngest panel in the history of
the club held their own in a very competitive B League. New manager Greg
Murphy blooded young players such as Terry Howard, Willie Ashman,Eugene and
John Murphy,Neil Dorgan, Gabby O'Connell, Paul Maxwell and Ciaran O'Reilly
during the campaign. Murphy's babes had great victories over Brian Dillons,
St.Nick's, Delaneys and drew with Ballinure. In the Championship Passage
defeated Na.Piarsaigh after a replay in the first round before losing to
Whites Cross in the next round.

U-21 FOOTBALL/HURLING
Passage lost to Whites Cross in the first round and didn't enter a team for
the Hurling.

MINOR HURLING

Congratulations to our Minor Hurling team (Ashy's Army) for winning the City
Hurling Championship in the summer which made up for last years narrow
defeat. Delaneys, the Barrs and Bishopstown in the final were all defeated
in a great Championship run. The lads first defeat all year in the City
Division was against Blackrock in the League Final. In the Non Exam League
Passage defeated every team they faced before losing the final to West Cork
side Barryroe. Having won the City Championship Passage represented the City
Division in the County Championships. They were defeated by Newscestown in
the first round despite giving an excellent performance.

MINOR FOOTBALL
This team won the League and Championship double in the City Division losing
no games all season which is some record. In the Championship they defeated
Nemo Rangers in the semi final before hammering delaneys in the Final. Nemo
Rangers were defeated to clinch the League trophy in November. Like the
Hurlers every game was won in the Non Exam League before losing the final to
Clara/Millstreet. In the County Championship Passage lost to Carrignavar in
the first round and Killnamathra beat the lads in the quarter final of the
County League. Congratulations and thanks for a great year to everyone
involved with this super team.

Camogie
What a year for the Camogie Club by far the most successful in it's short
history. The U-14 Team reached the County Final where they were very unlucky
to lose to Killeagh. The U-16 Team reached the quarter finals of both the
League and Championship. The U-11,U-12 and U-15 teams all did very well in
their competitions. The U-13 team are still playing at the moment and only
need to win one of their two remaining games to qualify for the league
final. The club has come a long way since it was reformed five years ago and
surely the trophies will start to arrive in 2006.

LADIES FOOTBALL
The girls got to the Finals of the U-13 and U-14 Leagues despite the fact
they had only 3 months to prepare. They narrowly lost both finals and
Manager Ciaran O'Reilly is confident of a bright future for these teams.
Ciaran's daughter represented the Cork Sciath Na Scoil team that played
Kerry on Munster Final Day. Five players represented Muskerry in a
Divisional Tournament during the Summer.

JUVENILE SECTION
It has been another very successful year for the Juvenile club with a number
of trophies been won. The U-11 Footballers won the John Kerins Memorial
Trophy in May winning all their games. The U-13 Footballers won the City
League and narrowly lost the Championship Final to Ballinure. The U-16
Footballers won the City Championship and are currently waiting to play the
League Final. The U-12 Footballers played A Football in the South East
League and lost the B City Championship to Na.Piarsaigh. The U-12 Hurlers
also played A Hurling in the South East and were beaten in the semi final
of the City Championship. The U-15 Footballers played A City Championship
and League losing to Bishopstown in the Championship after extra time and to
Nemo in the semi final of the League by a point. The U-15 Hurlers lost to
Douglas in the Championship and failed to qualify for the knockout stages of
the League. The Club also participated in U-8 Hurling and Football and were
unbeaten in 6 matches.

Street Leagues
The club ran a very successful Hurling Street League with 140 kids
participating. Due to terrible weather conditions the Football League
couldn't take place and will be held next April.

Summer Camp
Over 110 kids took part in the clubs first summer camp in July.Cork Hurler
Tom Kenny and Footballer Conor Mc Carthy did the coaching and everyone
enjoyed the week.Also UCC and CIT did coaching for the U-11 and U-13 squads
for 4 weeks under Darragh Mc Sweeney.

CLUBPERSON OF THE YEAR
Ned Harrington was the clubperson of the year for 2005. Ned has done trojan
work over the past couple of years as groundsman for the club. Thanks Ned
for all your effort and hard work.

GROUND DEVELOPMENT
Under the guidance of Ned and his righthand man John Phair the Juvenile
Pitch was re-developed during the past summer. Netting has been erected on
the boreen end of the pitch and also on the top end of the main pitch. Chain
link wiring has been replaced around the main pitch, the road surface from
the main entrance to the Club House has been tarmaced. New lighting is
currently been erected on the Juvenile Pitch and the meeting room is been
renovated. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out during the year doing
various jobs. Thanks also to St.Peters for the use of their School Pitch.

Social
There was many memorable social events held during the year. The Christmas
Swim, Barbecue Day, Dinner Dance, Street League Party, Race Night, Golf
Classic and various table quiz nights were just a few of the great events
held. Thanks to everyone who helped out it is greatly appreciated by the
club.

Clubhouse
The Clubhouse has operated very well during the year and continues to be a
very important social centre for the club's members. Thanks to Bar Manager
Johnny Collins and his staff for their very professional approach to their
work, Dave Maxwell for helping out in the everyday running of the club and
Jan O'Reilly for doing a fantastic job with the accounts.

Sponsorship
Thanks to all the clubs sponsors during the year. Your generosity is greatly
appreciated.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS
To all our team management and players i would like to thank you all for
your valuable time and effort in helping us run the club during the past 12
months. Also i would like to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful
Christmas and New Year.

MINOR FOOTBALLER’S COMPLETE HISTORIC DOUBLE

Minor Football City Championship Final

Passage 3-10 Delaney’s 2-0

On Sunday October 16^th the Passage minor footballer’s completed an historic double by winning both the Hurling and Football City Championships this season. Played in appalling conditions in the Lough’s pitch Passage totally outclassed their northside opponents. Passage played some thrilling football in the first half and led by 8 points at the break the half time score was Passage 2-5 Delaney’s 1-0. The second half was a lot more physical and the exchanges were fierce. Passage added on another 1-5 to their first half score to give them a convincing victory, which will set them up nicely for a crack at the County. Daniel”Podge”O’Leary was the man of the match scoring 2-5, Captain Gary Mc Carthy had a great game and fired over 3 free’s, David O’Connell scored a great goal in the closing minute, James Kind and Eric Burke scored a point each to finish the scoring. Others to play well were Liam O’Sullivan, Gavin O’Flaherty and Thomas Mullane.

Team: Cian Mc Carthy, Keith Deasy, Ciaran Dunne, Shane Howard, Eamon Fitzgerald, Gavin O’Flaherty, Liam O’Sullivan, Thomas Mullane, Gary Mc Carthy, Patrick Coakley, Eric Burke, Michael Mullane, Brian Morris, Daniel O’Leary, David O’Connell.

Subs Used: Neil O’Brien, William Ashman, Alistor Matthews, James Kind, Aidan O’Flaherty.

Manager: Willie Ashman

Selectors: Thomas Farrell and Keith Forde.

Junior B Hurlers defeated in the League Final

PASSAGE 1-10 Lough Rovers 2-13

On Saturday last Passsage Junior B hurlers contested the JBHL final against their old rivals Lough Rovers at Redmonds Pitch.The Lough who narrowly defeated Passage by 1 point in the championship were going for the double have won the championship for the second year in a row. Playing with the wind in the first half Passage led by 3 points at half time. However scores were at a premium and Passage paid the price for not having converted more of their chances in the first half. Passage were relying heavily on veterans Tomas Harrington and Willie Ashman for scores and as the game wore on the Lough got stronger as Passage tired. A goal from Eddie Byrne for the Lough with ten minutes remaining was to put the lough ahead for the first time and Passage had no answer to this. The Lough added a further 3 points to win by 6 in the end. Passage to be fair battled to the end and had good performances from Dave Whitty and Paul Holly.

Team: Paddy Carrol, Ronan O'Sullivan, Jason O'Byrne, Brendan Murphy, Adrian Maxwell, Dave Whitty, Paul Holly, Ronan Power, Ralph Healy,Gerry Dorgan, Willie Ashman, Niall Dargen, Pat Sheehy, Dave Dorgan, Nicholas.

Subs:Tomas Harrington for Ralph Healy,Stephen Deasy for Pat Sheehy, Mark Lenihan for Adrian Maxwell.

26th September 2005

GREAT WEEKEND FOR PASSAGE TEAMS

U-16 City Championship Football Final

Passage 0-10 St.Vincents 0-4

Last Saturday afternoon in Bishopstown Passage won the U-16 Football Championship for the second year in a row. The lads defeated a very good St.Vincents side to bring another piece of silverware back to the harbour town. Last years victory was in the C grade this year the victory was in the B grade, which shows how well the club, is progressing. Despite the appalling weather conditions both sides played some very attractive football and the large crowd were treated to a lively contest. The Passage half back line of Ricky O’Herihly, Eamon Fitzgerald and James Kind were totally dominant throughout and they ensured that this Passage team were never going to be beaten on the day. Other players to play well were Goalkeeper Cian Mc Carthy who saved a penalty when the game was in the balance and Shane Howard who gave an exhibition in the second half. This victory was even more remarkable when you realise the players that were unavailable on the day Daniel Hanlon, Eric Kenefick, Adrian Murphy and Ricky Higgins. Congratulations to all the players and management on their great victory. Also thanks to the Bishopstown club for the use of their pitch.

Team: Cian Mc Carthy, Keith Deasy (capt), Darragh Harrington, Emmet Summers, Ricky O’Herihly, Eamon Fitzgerald (0-6), James Kind, Trafford Murphy, Shane Howard (0-2), Kieran Burke, Michael Mullane (0-1), Aidan O’Flaherty, Johnny O’Byrne (0-1), Alistor Matthews, Simon Mc Carthy.

Subs Used: Eoghan O’Connor and Edward Murphy.

Managers: Ciaran O’Reilly, John Hanlon and Tom Harrington.

Minor Football Championship Semi Final

Passage 4-9 Nemo Rangers 1-3

Our Minor Footballers defeated Nemo Rangers to qualify for the City Championship Final last Sunday morning in Ballinlough. This win gives the lads a great chance of securing an historic double after winning the Hurling Championship earlier in the year. The first half was very close with Passage in front by only 4 points at the interval despite playing with the strong breeze. In the second half Passage closed up shop and inspired by the outstanding Gavin O’Flaherty at centre back didn’t leave Nemo score for the entire half. All the way down the middle Passage were excellent, Full Forward Daniel O’Leary moved up a gear and ended up with an impressive scoring tally of 2-3. David O’Connell continued his great season at centre forward with a fine score of 1-2. O’Flaherty was the man of the match at centre back and behind him at the edge of the square Ciaran Dunne was as dependable as ever. The Final is next Sunday morning in Ballinlough at 11am against Delaney’s so please come along and support the lads.

Team: Cian Mc Carthy, Keith Deasy, Ciaran Dunne, Michael Walsh, Neil O’Brien, Gavin O’Flaherty, David Tett, Gary Mc Carthy, Thomas Mullane (0-1), Shane Howard (0-1), David O’Connell (1-2), Patrick Coakley (0-2), Eamon Fitzgerald, Daniel O’Leary (2-3), Alistor Matthews.

Subs Used: Michael Mullane (1-0), Johnny O’Byrne (0-1), James Kind and William Ashman.

Manager: Willie Ashman

U-13 Hurling Championship

Passage 1-6 Carrigaline 2-4

Passage lost to neighbours Carrigaline by a point in the first round of the U-13 Championship last Saturday afternoon. Players to play well were Eoghan O’Mahony, Colm Driscoll, Padraig Dunne Corey Higgins, Chris O’Byrne, Eoghan Murphy and Andrew Carey.

Team: Sean Keogh, Eoghan O’Mahony, Colm Driscoll, Padraig Dunne, Rory O’Hanlon, Corey Higgins, Chris O’Byrne, Padraig Walsh, Niall Mc Carthy, Eoghan Murphy, Mark Howard, Stephen Kenny, Ryan Carroll, Andrew Carey, Gary Tett.

Subs Used: Martin Coughlan and Tomas Lester.

Manager: Tomas Lester

Coach: Bernie Meade

Selectors: Micky O’Mahony, Pat Walsh, and Terry Howard

U-16 Football City Championship

Passage 3-13 Mayfield 1-7

In their first football game in over 2 months Passage took a while to get going against a very good Mayfield side. Passage was a point down at the interval but took off after the break scoring a goal straight after the restart. The cobwebs were blown away as Passage started to play some terrific attacking football. Mayfield had no answer to the Passage lad’s awesome second half display. Players to play well were Alistor Matthews who was the man of the match, James Kind, Shane Howard, Michael Mullane who scored two great goals and Keith Deasy.

Team: Cian Mc Carthy, Keith Deasy, Darragh Harrington, Emmet Summers, James Kind, Eamon Fitzgerald, Ricky O’Herihly, Shane Howard, Trafford Murphy, Kieran Burke, Michael Mullane, Adrian Murphy, Simon Mc Carthy, Alistor Matthews and Eric Kenefick.

Subs used: Johnny O’Byrne, Graham Carroll, Darren Hanlon, Quinny and Aidan O’Flaherty.

6th September 2005

U-14 LADIES FOOTBALLERS DEFEAT NEMO TO QUALIFY FOR LEAGUE FINAL

U14B League Semi-Final Nemo Vs Passage.

Passage travelled to Nemo on Tues. August 30th for the U14B

League semi-final. Nemo started well and went three points up before Passage

registered their first score with a point from Karen Twomey. Soon afterwards

Natasha O'Sullivan scored an excellent goal. At the break Nemo lead by 3 points

1goal 4 points to Passage 1 Goal 1 Point. Nemo dominated the early stages of the second half and scored some fine points. Passage responded with a point from Karen Hughes. Yvonne Cahill scored a goal for Nemo, which left Passage, trailing by 7 points. Surging runs forward from Sinead O'Reilly finally paid dividends and with just minutes remaining substitute Samantha Mackey scored an excellent goal. Inspired by this Passage pushed forward again and Karen Hughes worked hard to fire home another goal. Passage won possession from the kick out and after some fine passing play Laura McCarthy kicked over the equalising point, much to the delight of the Passage supporters. With time almost up this never say die team pushed forward again and Lisa O'Sullivan scored and excellent point to give Passage the lead for the first time in the game. Nemo won possession and had a chance to equalise, but was not to be as Passage defended bravely. That was to be the final attack of the game. A wonderful finish from the Passage girls amid scenes of great excitement. Congratulations to all the girls for an excellent performance especially Emma Lydon, Kate Boland,

Erin Twomey, Gemma Cooney, Sinead O'Reilly Laura McCarthy.

Camogie County Final

Passage 1-1 Killeagh 4-7

Passage put up a brave fight against the Feile Na Gael Champions Killeagh last weekend in Ballinlough. Passage who beat St.Catherines and Kildorrey to reach their first ever final made the better start with Karen Twomey scoring a great goal. Killeagh quickly regained their composure scoring 2 goals and they led by 6 points at the interval. Passage battled hard in the second half but found the going tough against an excellent Killeagh side. Passage weren’t helped either by some very strange decisions from the match official. Players to play well for Passage were Amy Costello, Claire O’Brien, Sinead O’Reilly, Karen Twomey and Emer Hyde who chose to stay at home and play for her beloved club while her family went to Lanzarote. Congratulations to the girls for reaching the final and giving your loyal supporters some great memories. Also thanks to Liam and Lilian for the great job they have done with this outstanding team.

Team: E.Lydon, L Mc Carthy, J Cooney, J Power, S Jordan, L O’Sullivan, S O’Reilly, L Mc Carthy, E Hyde, C Lester, K Twomey, A Costello, C O’Brien, MM Doyle, N O’Sullivan.

Sub Used: A Maxwell.

Manages: Lilian O’Brien and Liam O’Sullivan.

Junior A Hurling Mac Curtain Cup

Passage 6-14 Glen Rovers 4-5

The A Hurlers had a great win against the Glen last Wednesday night in the Mac Curtain Cup up in the Glen Field. Passage inspired by Michael Harrington who broke at least 6 Hurley’s on the night showed tremendous passion and hunger straight from the throw in. Full Forward Seamus Forde was in great form scoring 5 goals and 3 points. Ozzie was the main man and gave a vintage display from centre back. Others to shine on the night were Kevin O’Brien, Paul Keane, Kevin O’Rourke and Billy Cotter.

Team: Kevin Mullane, Michael Harrington, Daniel Howard, Kevin O’Brien, David O’Sullivan, Ozzie, John Cotter, Ronan Power, Robert Coughlan, Kevin O’Rourke, Paul Keane, Alan Mc Carthy, Billy Cotter, Seamus Forde, Billy Murphy.

Subs: David Tett, Ciaran Dunne

Manager: Billy Cotter

Selectors: Russell Quigley, Willie O’Callaghan and Kieran Harrington.

U-16 Hurling League

Passage 2-16 Bishopstown 3-9

Passage defeated the Town by 4 points recently in Manning Park to maintain their unbeaten run this season. Players to play well were Darragh Harrington, Ricky Higgins, Eric Kenefick and Cian Mc Carthy.

Team: Michael Mullane, Emmet Summers, Darragh Harrington, Keith Deasy, Ricky O’Herihly, Ricky Higgins, Eddie Murphy, Shane Howard, Timmy Mawe, Kieran Burke, Daniel Hanlon, Graham Carroll, Eric Kenefick, Cian Mc Carthy, Johnny O’Byrne.

Managers: John Hanlon, Tom Harrington, and Ciaran O’Reilly.

Congratulations

To Ricky Higgins who played superbly for Cork in a u-15 Hurling Tournament which was held in Carrigaline last weekend.

City Division Hurling League Tables

13TH August 2005

Junior Hurling League 1

JHL1 2005	P	W	D	L	Points
Mayfield	9	8	0	1	16
Ballinhassig	11	7	2	2	16
Whitechurch	8	6	2	0	14
Na Piarsaigh	8	5	1	2	11
Shamrocks	8	5	0	3	10
Passage	7	4	0	3	8
St Finbarrs	10	4	0	6	8
Douglas	11	4	0	7	8
Brian Dillons	8	3	0	5	6
St Vincents	10	3	0	7	6
Glen Rovers	9	1	1	7	3
Bishopstown	10	1	1	8	3

Junior Hurling League 1A

JHL1A 2005	P	W	D	L	Points
Delanys	8	7	1	0	15
Rathpeacon	7	4	1	2	9
Nemo Rangers	8	4	0	4	8
Redmonds	8	3	2	3	8
Mayfield	8	3	1	4	7
Whitechurch	6	3	0	3	6
Blackrock	7	2	2	3	6
Crosshaven	8	1	2	5	4
Ballinure	6	1	1	4	3

Junior Hurling League 2

JHL2 2005	P	W	D	L	Points
Na Piarsaigh	7	5	1	1	11
Lough Rovers	8	5	1	2	11
Passage	8	3	3	2	9
Shandon Rovers	9	4	1	4	9
Brian Dillons	4	1	1	2	3
Douglas