The O'Donovan Rossa under-21 footballers were drawn to play Carbery Rangers in the first round of the competition drawn at last Wednesday evening's South West Board meeting. This much anticipated tie has been provisionally scheduled for Saturday, March 20, at 4pm in Leap. The winners of this clash proceed to a quarter-final meeting with Bandon. The minor footballers' opponents in the 09 minor league final will also be Carbery Rangers. This final has been provisionally fixed for the weekend of February 6/7. Skibb defeated Clonakilty by one point to secure their place in the final. The senior footballers were drawn against Bishopstown in the first round of the re-vamped Tadhg Crowley Cup. This tie will take place in the City teams venue on Sunday, February 7. The winners of this tie will proceed to a quarter-final tie the following weekend whilst the losing team will enter into a Shield tournament. The GAA dinner dance which was held last Saturday night in the West Cork Hotel was a resounding success with a huge crowd enjoying a terrific night's entertainment in honour and recognition of the junior 3 footballers who annexed a glorious league and championship double. The West Cork Hotel looked resplendent on the night with the various pieces of decor draped in the famed red and white club colours combined with nostalgic photographs of the successful junior 3 team littered throughout the ballroom creating a stunning backdrop which was appreciated by everyone. After a splendid five course meal which was gleefully devoured by the capacity crowd, MC Alan Foley invited the three dignitaries present, Cathaoirelach Brendan Leahy, South West Board chairman Declan Walsh and Kerry inter-county star Marc " SÈ to address the crowd. The three distinguished guests entertained the crowd with a series of anecdotes and words of advice which were taken on board by an appreciative audience. Club chairman John Carmody was next to speak and he began by paying tribute to the successful junior 3 team for their succesful exploits and wished them well as they prepare to move up to the B grade this season. John Carmody also acknowledged the trojan work undertaken over the past few months by the diligent dinner dance committee who were instrumental in ensuring the smooth running and success of this event. The dinner dance committee consisted of Alan Foley, Moira Cahalane, Mary Keohane, John Bohane, Ann Collins and Ann Crowley. Team captain, John Bohane, was next to rise to the podium and the wing back made an impassioned speech praising his team-mates for their dedication and levels of performances throughout the previous season. John stated how proud and honoured he was to lead such an impressive array of talent into battle and re-iterated his unerring belief that they would be a genuine force to be reckoned with at junior B level if they maintained the same playing personnel for this year. Star corner back Marc " SÈ who boasts a glittering CV then proceeded to present the league and championship medals to the victorious panel, before Noel Collins was presented with a special award by team captain John Bohane, in recognition of his towering ëMan of the Match' performance against Tadhg MacC·rthaigh in last year's championship final. A fantastic selection of prizes was also raffled on the night with all profits raised going to a special Haiti Emergency Fund. Kenmare based band Uibh Bhrian were next on stage providing a plethora of classic hits which were throughly enjoyed by the revellers who soaked up the merry ambiance in the thronged dance floor in a magical night which will live long in every supporters' memory. A committee meeting will be held in the pavilion next Monday evening, February 1, at 8.30pm. There was no winner of the lotto draw which took place in Cahalane's Bar, last Monday night for e5,750. The numbers drawn were 8, 12, 14 and 17. The consolation prize winner was Michael Hegarty. Next week's lotto draw will be held in Cahalane's Bar and will have a jackpot of e6,000. John Bohane, Secretary O'Donovan Rossa Tweet

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