Passage West G.A.A. 2007 Club News
Junior B side in Seandun Cup
Final
WELL done to the B footballers who defeated Na Piarsaigh in the Seandun Cup
semi final on Sunday morning.
The wet conditions didn't help the quality of football but both sides were
eager to win this game. Early in the second half Passage found themselves
two goals up and were looking comfortable however a quick goal and a point
from Na Piarsaigh and the game suddenly became a real contest with play
moving from end to end.
Goals from Podge O'Leary and James Kind and a man of the match performance
by Francis McEveney helped Passage to their second final this year.
Following their win over Rathpeacon in the Championship they will be hoping
to add the Seandun Cup to the trophy case.
Passage West Club AGM - Date change
The date for the club Annual General Meeting has been pushed back by one
day.
It now takes place on Thursday night, 8 November 2007 at 7.30pm.
Fixture
Minor Hurling League Final
Passage West V Ballygarvan
in Ballinlough on Saturday 10/11/07 at 1.30pm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Camogie
Final
Well done to our camogie players who played in the Junior County Final at
the weekend against Erin's Own. Unfortunately Passage did not come out
victorious on this occasion but no doubt they will be back next year. It is
a great achievement for them to come so close to a county title and
congratulations are in order for all the players and management.
AGM
The AGM of Cumann Iomanaiochta agus Peile an Pasaiste Thiar will be held on
Thursday 8th of November 2007 at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse Pavilion.
Juvenile AGM - 5/11/07
The Juvenile Annual General Meeting takes place in the clubhouse on Monday 5
November at 8pm. All members are asked to attend.
Juvenile Hurling
There will be underage indoor hurling training taking place and new members
are welcome to attend. The training takes place at St Peter's Community
School from 5pm to 6pm. The age groups are as follows:
Mondays Under 8s
Tuesdays Under 6s
Thursday Under 7s
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Results
Junior Hurling League 1
Passage West 5-14
Valley Rovers 0-07
Junior Hurling League 2
Brian Dillons 2-14
Passage West 4-04
Fixtures
Junior 1 Hurling League
Monday 11th June at 7.30pm
Passage West Vs Ballinhassig
Venue: Ballinhassig
Thursday, 15th June
Passage West Vs Na Piarsaigh
Venue: Na Piarsaigh
Monday 18th June at 7.30pm
Passage West Vs Nemo Rangers
Venue: Passage
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Results
Junior B Hurling Championship
Passage West 2-20
Ballinure 1-10
Junior A Hurling Championship
Passage West 3-21
Blackrock 1-07
Junior C Football Championship
Passage West 2-11
Fr O'Callaghans 1-3
Well done to our two hurling sides who had great wins in their opening
hurling championship games in the past week. The A side took on Blackrock
last Friday evening and came away with a comprehensive win with two goals
and 14 points between the sides at the final whistle.
Then on Monday evening the B hurlers followed suit and got their
championship off to a winning start recording an easy victory over
Ballinure. Well done to both sides and lets make sure the whole club gets
out to support the sides as they progress further in the championship.
The hurlers winning starts are added to those already made by the
footballers. All adult sides are unbeaten so far this year in championship,
both football and hurling. The footballers will be taking a break for a
couple of weeks and it looks like the B Hurlers will play their next game at
the weekend so make sure to support them.
Fixtures
Saturday 26th May
Junior B Hurling Championship Second Round
Passage West Vs Winners of Whitechurch & Nemo Rangers
Venue: Rathpeacon
Monday 28 May at 7.30pm
Junior 2 Hurling League
Passage West Vs Brian Dillons
Venue: Brian Dillons
Tuesday 29 May at 7.30pm
Junior Hurling League
Passage West Vs Na Piarsaigh
Venue: Na Piarsaigh
Wednesday 31st at 7.30pm
Junior 1 Hurling League
Passage West Vs Valley Rovers
Venue: Passage West
Friday 2nd June at 7.30pm
Junior 2 Hurling League
Passage West Vs Mayfield
Venue: Mayfield
Monday 18th June at 7.30pm
Junior 1 Hurling League
Passage West Vs Nemo Rangers
Venue: Passage
In the Clubhouse
Saturday 26th May at 9.30pm
To Hot To Handle
Sunday 27th May 6pm to 8pm
Pat O'Malley Live Trad
Complimentary food to be served on both evenings. Great night guaranteed.
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Results
Junior C Football Championship
Passage West 2-11
Fr O'Callaghans 1-3
THE Passage West B footballers got their championship campaign off to a
great start with a good win over Fr O'Callaghans in Passage last Wednesday.
The game had been put back following the death of Con Murphy and a minutes
silence was held before the re-arranged fixture.
Passage got off to an excellent first half scoring four unanswered points
followed by a goal. Tight marking by the backs and some great play at
midfield against the wind allowed the forwards to pick off a number of good
scores.
Great fielding by Daniel 'Podge' O'Leary and some good running by Pa
Coakley, who notched up a great goal along with three points, meant Passage
stayed in possession and on top of the game. With the wind at their backs in
the second half Passage were mistaken if they thought they would have it
easy and to their credit Fr O'Callaghans game back at them and with a goal
and a point and all of a sudden Passage's victory looked far from certain.
Just when it was needed most a goal gave Passage some breathing space. A 45
from Gavin O'Flaherty caused havoc in the Fr O'Callaghan's square and a
final touch from Podge sent it into the net. The goal added to Podge's three
other points.
While the second half football may not of had the excitement, impressive
performances all over the pitch allowed forwards Franny O'Rouke to score
three further points and corner forward Keith Fitzpatrick to score two more,
both off his left foot. Bainisteoir Thomas Farrell made a number of
substitutions bringing on six subs, all of whom made their mark.
Passage West: James Kind, Alan Healy, Niall Harrington, John O'Mahony, Rory
Ahearn, Gavin O'Flaherty, John Cotter, Michael Harrington, Daniel O'Leary,
David O'Connell, Kevin O'Rourke, Pa Coakley, Keith Fitzpatrick, Michael
Costin.
Subs: Francis Mc Eveney, Gavin O'Connor, Nicky Higgins, Sean Murphy and
Jamie O'Sullivan.
12/5/07 Junior Hurling 1 Whitechurch 2-11
Passage 1-11
13/5/07 Junior Hurling 2 - Passage 4-14 Nemo Rangers 1-07
30th April 2007
Junior Football
Junior B Football Championship
Passage West 1-09
Bishopstown 2-05
Well done to the footballers who got their championship campaign off to a
winning start with a win over Bishopstown at Ballinlough. Their victory by a
single point means that they now move on from the quarter final stage and
they are sure to improve in the next round. The sad death of Con Murphy
meant the postponement of the second's side championship opener against Fr
O'Callaghans. That game has now been fixed for Wednesday 9th May. Best of
luck to both sides in their next games.
Training is also going well for the Junior hurlers. The A side who face
Blackrock in the championship are sitting on top of the league table with a
100% record. The B team who face Ballinure in the championship also head
into that game on the back of a good run of form in the league. All sides
are playing well and winning games so lets hope the form continues.
Fixtures
Wednesday 02/05/07 Junior 2 hurling v Lough Rovers away at 7.15pm
Wednesday 02/05/07 Ladies Football - U16 Mid Cork Championship Semi Final Vs
Ballincollig at home at 7pm.
Tuesday 08/05/07 Junior hurling 1 v Valley Rovers at home at 7.15pm
Sunday 13/05/07 Junior hurling 2 v Nemo at home 11.30am
Saturday 19/05/07 Junior hurling 1 v Na Piarsaigh away at 7.15pm
U12 Camogie
Carrigaline2 0-0
Passage 4-0
U12 girls recorded their first victory in Carrigaline on Friday last. There
were jubilant scenes when Emma Harrington netted the first goal for this
team. This score spurred them on to put another 3 goals on the scoreboard.
Sophie Collins played very well as did the ever dependable Shannon Twomey.
All the girls played very well especially Aoife O’Flynn, A. McSweeny, Maeve
& Roisin Dunlea Kate Dorgan , Sinead Cahill & Abby Hennessy.
Scorers: E. Harrington 2-0 S. Collins 1-0 E. O’Mahony 1-0
Team: E. McEvanney, K. McEvanney, E. O’ Mahony, A. O’Flynn,
E.O’Connor,G.Quirke, E. Harrington, R,O’Mahony,S.Twomey, D. Mehigan,
A.McSweeny L. Gleeson A Hennessy, M. Dunlea
Subs: R. Dunlea, K. Dorgan,S. Cahill.
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U14 Camogie
Passage 2-1
Youghal 4-0
Our U14 girls played Youghal in a very exciting game on Sunday. Niamh
Cahill, Rachel O’Connor & Nikki Twomey were excellent in defence. At half
time the teams were all square at 2 goals each. Sarah McCarthy & Melissa
Dineen worked hard in the forward line. The second half was very tough with
Youghal scoring a long range goal and followed with another to put 2 goals
between the sides. Tia McMahon pointed a free and although several chances
came our way we failed to score. Players to play well were Shauna Cashman,
Katie O’Neill, & Rebecca Farr.
Scorers: R. Farr 1-0 S. McCarthy 1-0 T. McMahon 0-1.
Team: S. Twomey, R. O’Connor, Nikki Twomey, K. O’Neill, M. Farr, N. Cahill,
L. Corcoran, N.Murphy, T. McMahon,S. Cashman, R. Farr, A. Healy, M. Dineen,
S. McCarthy, C. Murphy.
U10
Sarsfields 2-0
Passage 2-0
Passage travelled to Glanmire to play Sarsfields in a challenge under 10s.
This proved to be a very enjoyable game with both teams very committed and
talented. The O’Mahony twins were super along with other up and coming stars
the McEvenny sisters Aoife O’Flynn and E. Harrington. Kate Dorgan , Abby
Hennessy Emer O’Connor and all the girls played very well and the work of
team managers Francis McEvenny, Kieran Harrington and M. Dunlea is reaping
rewards.
Scorers: R. O’Mahony 1-0, E. O’Mahony 1-0.
Team: E. McEvenny, K. McEvenny, R. Dunlea, M. Dunlea, E. Harrington, G.
Quirke, A. O’Flynn, E. O’Connor, R. O’Mahony, E. O’Mahony, L. Heffernan, O.
Higgins, A. Hennessy, L. Coade, E. O’ Driscoll, K. Dorgan.
LADIES FOOTBALL
U14 League
Passage 1-0
Bishopstown 0-0
U14 girls played their first league game on Friday. This was a well matched
contest with both side having several scoring chances. Captain Niamh Cahill
was inspirational at centre back alongside Katie O’Neill and Aine Healy.
This half back line defended superbly. Nikki Twomey played well at full back
and goalkeeper Katelyn Murphy kept a clean sheet for Passage. The forwards
worked hard and were rewarded when newcomer Kirsten Crawford scored a super
goal. Shannon Twomey’s introduction in the second half caused problems for
the Bishopstown defence. Megan Farr had a super game as did Melissa Dineen
and Rachel O’Connor. This was a great start for this team and look forward
to meeting Eire Og next week.
Scorers: K. Crawford. 1-0
Team: K.Murphy, R. Farr, N.Twomey, A. Healy, N. Cahill, K. O’Neill,T.
McMahon, N. Murphy, M.Farr, M. Dineen, K. Crawford, R. O’Connor, S.
McCarthy, C. Murphy, Subs: S. Twomey, E. Harrington..
FIXTURES:
Fixtures:
U16 Mid Cork Championship Semi Final
Passage West Vs Ballincollig
Wednesday May 2nd at 7pm
Venue: Passage
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23rd April 2007
On the field
Junior Football
Captain Holly
THE A football team had a great challenge game against North Kerry side
Listowel Emmets on Sunday evening. The team building exercise was a great
success and the side took the opportunity to select their team captain
before they head into the first round of Championship this weekend. The
players made a split vote between Diarmuid Holly and Conor Quigley so both
players made a quick speech to garner support. However only one can take the
title and regardless of the final selection method, all players agree that
Diarmuid Holly will lead the side to great success on the field.
A note of thanks must also go to the Listowel Emmets club who looked after
the lads and gave them a great game of competitive football.
Results
Junior Football League 2
Passage West 1-13 Brian Dillons 1-9
Junior football League 3
Delaneys 2-11 Passage West 2-11
Minor B Hurling
Ballygarvan 3-9 Passage West 1-13
Camogie
U12 Camogie
Passage 0-0 Douglas 2-0
U12 girls played Douglas on Tuesday in their second league game. Another
super performance against a strong Douglas side. The girls held Douglas
scoreless until just before the half time break. Linda Gleeson was excellent
in goal. Sophie Collins and Shauna Williams played well. Shannon Twomey was
superb alongside Ria & Ellen O'Mahony and Danielle Mehigan tried hard to
score for Passage. It will not be long before this team will secure a
victory.
Team: L. Gleeson, E. McAvenny, E. Keogh, K, McAvenny, L. Gleeson, G. Quirke,
E. Harrington, E. O'Mahony,R,O'Mahony,E. O'Connor,S.Twomey,S. Cahill, D.
Mehigan,R. Dunlea, A. Gleeson, M. Dunlea S. Williams.
U14 Camogie
Na. Piarsaigh 1-1
Passage 0-0
PASSAGE U14 girls played a strong Na Piarsaigh side on Saturday. Passage
battled hard and held this strong side to just 1-1. Passage defence were
outstanding especially Katie O'Neill, Nikki Twomey, & Megan Farr. Melissa
Dineen worked hard in the forward line and was unlucky not to register some
scores.
Team: S. Twomey, R. O'Connor, Nikki Twomey, K. O'Neill, M. Farr, N. Cahill,
A. Corkery, N.Murphy, T. McMahon,L. Corcoran, R. Farr, A. Healy, S. Cashman,
L. Hickey, M. Dineen.
Subs: C.McMahon, S. McCarthy, K. Murphy, S. Collins & N. Smith.
U16B League
Cloughduv 0-0 Passage 1-3
PASSAGE overcame a strong Cloughduv challenge on Friday in Cloughduv.
Passage forwards had several early chances and failed to convert. With just
one point at half time Cloughduv were battling to overcome the visitors.
Karen Twomey's move to full forward caused problems and soon Passage
registered another point. Laura McCarthy's hard work at corner forward was
rewarded when she struck a goal to put some distance between the sides. Amy
Costello followed with a fine point to seal victory for Passage.
Scorers: L. McCarthy 1-0, N. O'Sullivan 0-1, K. Twomey 0-1, A. Costello 0-1.
Team: E. Lydon, E. Hyde, G. Cooney, C. O'Brien, E. Twomey, S. O' Reilly, S.
Jordan, L. McCarthy, K. Twomey, A. Costello. G. Foley, N. O'Sullivan, M.
Doyle,L McCarthy, E. McMahon
Subs: T. McMahon. N. Cahill N. Murphy, N. Twomey
U 16 games will finish until after the Junior Cert exams.
Wishing Lisa O'Sullivan a speedy recovery from a recent foot injury.
LADIES FOOTBALL
U16B League
Passage 3-3 Ballincollig 2-4
U16 girls secured a championship semi final position defeating Ballincollig
in a very exciting game on Wednesday evening. Over the last two years games
against Ballincollig have always been close and this one was no exception.
Passage started well with Karen Twomey causing problems for the Ballincollig
defence. Karen scored two goals in the opening minutes and Passage looked
comfortable. This was short lived as Ballincollig were back on level terms
and ahead by one point at half time. The second half was a tough battle with
many wasted scoring chances for Passage. Karen Twomey scored another goal
putting just two points between the sides. Drama was soon to follow with
Ballincollig awarded a penalty on 60 minutes. Kate Boland in goal made a
super save to secure victory for Passage.
Erin Twomey, Emma Lydon, Laura McCarthy, Gillian Foley & Gemma Cooney were
excellent in defence. Karen Twomey scoring 3-1 on the night was the
difference between the sides.
Scorers: K. Twomey 3-1, N. O'Sullivan 0-2
Team: K. Boland, A. Maxwell, E. Lydon, L. McCarthy, E. Twomey, S. O'Reilly,
G. Cooney, L. McCarthy,G. Foley, C. Lester, K. Twomey, A. Costello, N.
O'Sullivan, E. McMahon, C. O'Brien.
Subs: T. McMahon, N. Cahill, N. Twomey, E. O'Connell
16th April 2007
THREE Passage West GAA players are up for selection to
represent Cork at
Inter County level.
Shane Howard is on the panel for the Cork Minor team while Eoin O'Brien is
in the final shake up for the Cork Junior side. Congratulations should also
go to Sinead O'Reilly on her selection for the Cork U16 squad. Well done to
all three players who would all be a great asset to any team.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2
Passage West 2-12
Douglas 1-8
THE A footballers kept up their unbeaten run with a great win over southside
rivals Douglas. Their game on Saturday night leaves them top of the table
and on a high heading towards championship.
Against Douglas Paul Holly and David Horan stood out while new arrival Paddy
Maher also made an impression. Midfielder Alan Keane also put in another
great performance before heading back for college.
The A team faces a number of matches in the run up to the first round of the
championship and need the clubs' support for every game.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 3
Passage West 1-9
St Michael's 3-4
THE B footballers had a very busy week in their run up to championship. They
played three matches in just four days and while the team collected a number
of injuries, two wins put them on top of the league.
Spectators at the clubhouse on Wednesday evening were treated to a riveting
game of football as Passage went down by a single point to St Michael's.
Despite outscoring their opponents it was the leaked goals at the back that
cost them. Passage fought hard in the second half to overcome the deficit
and tried hard in the final few minutes to get an equaliser but
unfortunately the clock ran out and the side recorded their first loss of
the season.
Passage West 0-12
Na Piarsaigh 0-5
ON FRIDAY evening things were much improved and the forwards began to find
their range, scoring 12 points. There was very little in the game at half
time but a strong push after the break saw Passage un away with the game and
won comfortable on a seven point margin.
Passage West 0-19
St Nicholas 4-6
SUNDAY morning's game left the side with many highs and lows. A number of
injuries shortened the side's selection and yet the team recorded an
excellent win.
Credit is due to the forwards who notched up a brilliant 18 points from
play. Despite this a number of goals were conceded at the back which will
have to I be improved before Thursday's game against Delaneys.
U12 Camogie
Passage 0-0
Bishopstown 3-0
PASSAGE young U12 side had their first competitive league game on Monday 9th
in Passage. This very young side trained by Kieran Harrington and Mick
Dunlea and they are a promising side for Passage. Most of the team are under
10 years and this was an outstanding display. Ria & Ellen O'Mahony were
excellent for Passage. Shannon Twomey played well and Emma Harrington just 9
years old was superb at centre back. Player of the game for Passage had to
be goalkeeper Erin McAvenny who was superb between the posts. Forwards
Danielle Mehigan, Maeve & Roisin Dunlea and Alison Gleeson played very well.
Team: E. McAvenny, E. Keogh, K, McAvenny, L. Gleeson, G. Quirke, E.
Harrington, E. O'Mahony, R,O'Mahony,E. O'Connor,S.Twomey,S. Cahill, D.
Mehigan,R. Dunlea, A. Gleeson, M. Dunlea.
Next game Vs Douglas on Tuesday 17th.
U14 Camogie
Passage 4-0
Ballincollig 0-1
THE U14 girls first league game went well on Sunday 15th. Tia McMahon &
Niamh Murphy were dominant at midfield and setup the hardworking forwards
for some fine early goals.
Aine Healy was first to find the net and followed soon after with another
well taken goal. Tia McMahon's long range shot confused to goalkeeper and
Rebecca Farr added another goal before half time. Ballincollig defended well
in the second half and held the Passage girls scoreless. The first half
goals were enough to secure the points for Passage. Amy Corkery, Niamh
Cahill & Megan Farr played very well for Passage.
Team: S. Twomey, R. O'Connor, Nikki Twomey, K. O'Neill, M. Farr, N. Cahill,
A. Corkery, N.Murphy, T. McMahon,L. Corcoran, R. Farr, A. Healy, S. Cashman,
L. Hickey, M. Dineen.
Subs: C.McMahon, S. McCarthy, K. Murphy, S. Collins & N. Smith.
U16B League
Valley Rovers 2-6
Passage 2-5
ANOTHER exciting U16 League game on Saturday 14th at Innishannon. Passage
opened with a point from Sinead O'Reilly. It was a tough encounter for all
this half with Valley Rovers swift forwards very accurate in front of the
posts. Natasha O'Sullivan & Amy Costello scored two great points from play
opening up a lead for Passage. Just before the break Valley Rovers scored a
goal leaving Passage trailing by one point.
The second half looked very promising with Natasha tormenting the Valley's
defence and scored two quick goals. Valley Rovers true to their tradition
mounted a strong challenge and scored some fine points followed by a goal
close to the full time whistle.
Passage tried hard to equalise and deserved a draw but a free on full time
went inches wide.
Shauna Jordan, Erin Twomey, Gillian Foley & Laura McCarthy played well for
Passage.
Scorers: N. O'Sullivan2-3, S. O'Reilly 0-1, A. Costello 0-1
Team: E. Lydon, E. Hyde, G. Cooney, C. O'Brien, E. Twomey, L.O'Sullivan, S.
Jordan, L. McCarthy, K. Twomey, A. Costello. G. Foley, N. O'Sullivan, S.
O'Reilly,L McCarthy, E. McMahon
Subs: T. McMahon. N. Cahill M. Doyle, N. Twomey
Next Game Vs Cloughduv on Friday 20th.
LADIES FOOTBALL
U16B League
St. Michaels 2-5
Passage 5-3
U16 Ladies football played their 3rd league game at Church Road on
Wednesday11th. This was a very competitive game and victory was not secured
until the final minutes. Late goals from Natasha O'Sullivan and Karen Twomey
ensured the points for Passage. St. Michaels fought hard and took the lead
mid way through the second half. Strong displays from the ever dependant
Erin Twomey, Sinead O'Reilly and Gemma Cooney started the Passage comeback.
Aisling Maxwell played well and delivered some fine passes to the Passage
forwards.
Natasha O'Sullivan once again was the danger forward for Passage notching up
3-1 over the hour. Karen Hughes scored a fine goal and had to cry off with a
nasty ankle injury. Claire O'Brien played very well in the forward line
alongside Amy Costello.
Scorers: K. Twomey 1-0, N. O'Sullivan 3-1, L. McCarthy 0-1K. Hughes 1-0 C.
O'Brien 0-1
Team: K. Boland, A. Maxwell, E. Lydon, L. McCarthy, E. Twomey, S. O'Reilly,
G. Cooney, L. McCarthy,G. Foley, L. O'Sullivan, C. Lester, K. Twomey, N.
O'Sullivan, K. Hughes, C. O'Brien.
Subs: A. Costello, E. McMahon, T. McMahon, N. Cahill, N. Twomey, E.
O'Connell, N. Twomey, C. Fenny, J. Power.
Next fixture on Monday 16th Vs Ballincollig.
Juveniles
PASSAGE THROUGH TO FEILE FOOTBALL FINAL
Passage 6-20
Whites Cross 3-4
Our U-14 Footballers gave one of the best football displays by a
Passage juvenile team in years last Wednesday night away to Whites
Cross.
Passage were in sensational scoring form and all 20 players used on the
night can be proud of their performance. Right from the first whistle
Passage stormed forward and their opponents had no answer to the
breathtaking football Passage produced. The forward line led by man of the
match Stephen Kenny were unstoppable. Other players to play well were
Darragh Driscoll, Sean Keogh, Rory Parata, Peter Murphy and Gary Tett. With
all but 4 players underage again next year the future looks bright for
Passage Football. Roll on the final.
Team: Rory O'Reilly, Darragh Driscoll, Jack Summers, Niall O'Connor,
Sean Keogh, Rory O'Hanlon, Eoghan Murphy, Padraig Walsh, Rory Parata,
Ryan Carroll, Stephen Kenny, Tomas Lester, Gary Tett, Wayne
Hallissey, Adrian Corkery.
Subs Used: Caleb Stokes, Peter Murphy, David Byrne, Ross Mc Cauliffe,
Art Kelleher
U-13 Hurling
Passage 3-5
Nemo Rangers 0-1
Saturday 14th saw the first outing for the U 13 hurlers against Nemo at
Manning Park. These two teams met last year in the league final with Nemo
coming out as victors so the Passage lads were well up for this one. Sean
Keogh opened the scoring for Passage with a well taken point and the lads
never looked back. Passage led at half time 1.04 to no score. Nemo upped
their performance in the second half but thanks to some outstanding saves by
Gary Tett in goal pulling off two magnificent saves they only managed a
single point. Passage ran out deserved victors in the end 3.05 to 0.01.Gary
Tett for man of the match and special mention for Jack Summers who, despite
carrying an injury which would have sidelined many an older player he fought
on bravely in pain to put in a terrific performance.
Team: Gary Tett, Niall O Connor, Ross Mcaulliffe, Rory O Reilly,
Caleb Stokes, Jack Summers, Conor Kenny,
Rory O Hanlon, Darragh Driscoll,
Shane Burke, Sean Keogh, Peter Murphy,
David Byrne, Ryan Carroll, Art Kelleher.
Subs used: Dillon O Donoghue, Eoghan Fahy,Ciaran Trewhella,Luke Delea.
Scorers: Ryan Carroll 1-1, Jack Summers 1-2, Sean Keogh 0-2, and Art
Kelleher 1-0.
U-15A Hurling League
Passage 5-17
Ballygarvan 1-8
Passage U-15 hurlers had a great victory over Ballygarvan last Sunday
afternoon in Manning Park. Led by the outstanding Marc Howard who finished
up with an impressive total of 3-10 Passage played some terrific hurling on
the day. Corner forward Ryan Carroll was back to his best scoring 2-3. Corey
Higgins making a miraculous recovery from injury gave a great display from
centre back. Stephen Bunny fired over three points from midfield and Niall
Mc Carthy played well at full forward rounding off the scoring with 2 fine
points.
Team: Sean Keogh, Padraig Dunne, Padraig Walsh, Eoghan O'Mahony, Colm
Driscoll, Corey Higgins, Jack Summers, Stephen Bunny, Rory O'Hanlon,
Eoghan Murphy, Marc Howard, Tomas Lester, Adrian Corkery, Niall Mc
Carthy, Ryan Carroll.
Subs Used: Rory O'Connor, Ross Delea
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22nd February 2007
Passage off to winning start
BOTH Passage football teams have gotten their season off to winning starts.
The first team scored a great win over neighbours Carrigaline at the weekend to add to the second team's win over Rathpeacon the previous week.
It was the only game out of three that the club played on Sunday. The second team and the minors both had their games called off and even the game against Carrigaline had to be played on the nearby Passage school pitch because the club's main pitch was closed.
Despite the conditions the first team ran out winners on a score of
3-14 to 1-3 with David Horan, Jonathan Leonard and Brian Culloty all scoring goals. The team is now hoping to build on their good start and keep the victories coming.
The club also received a great boost with the confirmation that former Passage player and inter county manager Dave Keane has returned to his roots and is now coaching the hurling team with sights set clearly on bringing championship success to the club.
A hurling legend, Dave donned the green and white of Passage with great success and pride before work commitments sent him to Limerick, where he brought their Under 21 side to three successive All Ireland titles.
Passage West is delighted to have a manager of Dave's calibre working with the side again and we all wish him the best.
Training at all grades has been going very well and the club is always looking to hear from new members interested in playing hurling and football at all grades.
Dave's first game in action has yet to be announced but is expected to be around St Patrick's Weekend. The first Junior hurling team is joined in their section by Kinsale, Donoughmore, Valley Rovers, Ballinhassig, Nemo Rangers, Brian Dillons, Blackrock, Whitechurch 1, St Vincents and Na Piarsaigh.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Sunday 25 February
Junior Football League 2
Passage V St Finbarrs at 2.30pm
Venue: Passage
Junior Football League 3
Passage V Nemo Rangers at 12.15pm
Venue: Nemo
Minor Football League
Passage V Mayfield at 11am
Venue: Passage
Sunday 4 March
Junior Football League 2
Passage V Douglas at 12.15pm
Venue: Douglas
Junior Football League 3
Passage V St Nicks at 12.15pm
Venue: Passage
Minor Football League
Passage V Kinsale at 11am
Venue: Kinsale
22nd Jan 2007
Passage throw off the cobwebs
Following the winter break Passage West GAA club got back in to action
recently when the junior footballers returned to training.
Braving the elements, the footballers made full use of the club's
recently upgraded floodlit training pitch and began the gruelling
process of blowing away the cobwebs that may have gathered over
Christmas.
An excellent turnout by both regular members and some new faces
suggests that 2007 will be put the team back on winning ways.
The club's hurlers will also fall back into training shortly. Passage
GAA is also hoping to bring some changes to the city division's
hurling league. A proposal will be brought by the club before the city
division board calling for the league to revert back to three separate
leagues of approximately eight teams each based on how the teams
finished the 2006 season.
It is envisaged that the second and third placed teams from each
league would then play each other in a 'semi-final' before playing the
first placed team in a final.
There would then be a straight two up and two down promotion and
relegation system for the 2008 season.
The club feels the new system will give more teams the chance of
winning a competition and hopes it will be supported by other clubs.
Passage West is a rapidly growing town and the GAA club is eager to
hear from any new members that are interested in playing hurling or
football at any grade.
