Banteer Hurlers go under to Millstreet in championship

On Saturday last, at the Kilbrin GAA grounds, Banteer Junior hurlers were defeated in the first round of the championship by a margin of two points.

The game itself was an entertaining and fast game with both teams playing well and the backs on top for each side.

The first half saw Millstreet on top very much but despite their dominance they were still only one point ahead at half time.

In the third quarter, Millstreet started well and extended their lead to 6 points before Banteer came alive and clawed their way back to level the match thanks to a goal from Conor Buckley and points from Martin Kearney and Mike O Connor.

At this stage Banteer were on the ascendancy and should have stamped their authority and mark on the game but failed to do so and Millstreet battled on and took the ultimate honours.

For Banteer this performance was not one of their better performances.

The good side is the team and the selectors have another chance to regroup and show their true potential as Banteer play Meelin in the next round of the championship, which is the do or die back door chance.

Final score was Millstreet 0-15,Banteer 1-10.

We wish the team and selectors well in their quest to bring divisional honours to Banteer.    Scorers Conor Buckley 1-6, Mike O Connor 0-2, Damien Kearney 0-1, John Lane 0-1.

Team

Con Tarrant, Sean Twomey, Con Lane, Paul Riordan, Ted Fitzgerald, Con O Keeffe, Michael John O Keeffe, Martin Kearney, Shane Walsh, Damien Kearney, Mike O Connor, Conor Buckley, Declan Fitzgerald, John Lane, Conor Lawlor.

Subs: Brian O Keeffe for Conor O Keeffe, Anthony McCarthy for Declan Fitzgerald, Sean O Flynn for Martin Kearney, and Eamon O Flynn for John Lane 

§         IRD Duhallow Under the Millennium Partnership fund for Third Level Education, IRD Duhallow is compiling a list of tutors in Duhallow that would be available to offer study supports to Third Level Students taking autumn exams.  Anyone interested in providing tuition contact Michelle Melia @ 029-60633 for more information. 

§         IRD Duhallow Women’s Forum conference on Substance Abuse in the Community on Fri 2nd July in Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel 9.30am to 4.30pm,€5 booking charge payable by 28th June contact Carmel Galvin 60633 Guest speakers.   

§         Banteer Tidy Towns- litter pick up on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. It has come to the notice of the County Council that domestic refuse is being placed in the public street litter bins-the Council Litter Warden has identified the source of this domestic litter and intend pursuing the culprits involved.

§         August Weekend Banteer 2004-events this August weekend will include Banteer Sports on Sun, and on Monday a Duck Race on the Glen River and the annual Puc Fada in Nadd. 

§         Banteer Youth Club sorry for delay in delivery of composting bins-The youth committee will contact all those who ordered bins as soon as Cork County Council will deliver the bins. 

§         Banteer U14 Hurlers: Banteer U14 hurlers played Newmarket recently and put up a spirited performance against a game Newmarket side before eventually going down by 6 points.

Team:   David McAuliffe, Robert Forrest,  Aidan Murphy, Tony McGeough, Seamus Twomey, Brendan Withers, Dan McSweeney, Paudie Ryan, Damien McAuliffe, Dean Sexton, Shane Kelleher, Kevin Tarrant, Connie Keller, Rory O’Connor, Keith McGeough. 

Subs:  Denis Murphy, Jamie Sexton, Killian O’Neill. 

§         Banteer Youth Club Summer Camp: 56 groups around the Country working with children and young people have recently shared in a grants fund of €100,000.  The grants were made by the Irish Youth Foundation, a fundraising charity dedicated to providing positive opportunities for thousands of children and young people all over Ireland.

In announcing the awards, Bill Cullen, President of the Irish Youth Foundation, said,  “Voluntary groups in so many communities try real hard to provide their children and young people with interesting and educational activities.  We are delighted on this occasion to be able to give a grant of €1,500 to Banteer Youth Club Summer Camp”.    This money came from ‘Children’s Hour’ campaign where employees from over 200 companies in Ireland donated one hour of their pay to help children in need of encouragement and support in their lives.  We are delighted that Banteer Youth Club Summer Camp will use the money for this purpose. 

Banteer Youth Club welcome this funding and will host a fun packed summer camp in the first week of July. This is the third year of the Camp .The programme this year includes among other things, a number of workshops such as Arts & Crafts, Dance, Drama along with special outings to Mallow and Killarney .The local Youth Club members who range in ages from 12 to 16 years old with some Guidance from Leaders and Parents organise and run the camp.  

§         Donoughmore Community Council is holding a craft fair on Sunday July 25th as part of the annual festival.   Anyone interested in booking a stand please contact Cathleen @ 021-7337259 or Margaret @ 021-7337243   

 

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