The O'Donovan Rossa junior 1 footballers secured their second
successive league victory when they defeated Clonakilty by two points
in Ahamilla last Sunday afternoon on a 1-8 to 0-9 scoreline.
A late goal from full forward Stevie Cotter ensures Skibb garnered
the two league points after a hard fought encounter. Team: Patrick
Rossiter, Jerry Keohane, Shane Crowley snr, Eddie Nealon, Flor
Crowley, Martin Bohane, Denis O'Donovan, Niall McCarthy snr, Sean
Carmody, Alan Keane, Rory O'Donovan, Andy Hodnett, Paul Kearney,
Stevie Cotter, Colm O'Neill. Sub used: Hughie Leonard.
The junior 2 footballers drew with their Gabriel Rangers counterparts
last Saturday night after an entertaining league game played under
lights in Ballydehob. Skibb started brightly with Liam Swanton and
Andy Hodnett registering early points. An exciting and open game
ensued with both teams playing some lovely football. The first half
ended with the two sides level on five points a piece. Gabriels
started the second half brightly and were rewarded for their
endeavours when young corner forward Eddie Goggin struck a fine goal.
An understrength Skibb outfit showed great courage and tenacity to
fight back valiantly with David Shannon goaling from close range
after embarking on a typically barnstorming run to propel Skibb into
a two point lead with full time approaching. Gabriels finished
strongly notching two late points to eke out a draw on a scoreline of
1-11 a piece. Skibb remain unbeaten thus far in the league with one
win and one draw. Their next game in the league is scheduled to be a
home league game against Bandon on Sunday, April 18. The junior 2
footballers were drawn to play Clann na nGael in the quarter-final of
the championship which has been tentatively pencilled in for early June.
Scorers ñ David Shannon 1-4, Andy Hodnett 0-3, Mike O'Donovan 0-2,
James Reen 0-1, Liam Swanton 0-1. Team: Patrick Rossiter, Shane
Hourihane, Alan Keane, Michael Coakley, John Bohane, Stevie Cotter,
Donal Keohane, Liam Swanton, James Reen, Kevin O'Donovan, David
Shannon, David Keohane, Andy Hodnett, Mike O'Donovan, Darren McSweeney.
The under-21 footballers are out in championship action this Saturday
when they play Carbery Rangers in the first round of the
championship. This game has been scheduled for a 3.30pm kick-off in
Ballinacarriga. The winners of this clash will play Bandon in the
second round the following Saturday, in Ardfield, also at 3.30pm. The
under-21 footballers defeated Clann na nGael in a challenge game
played under lights in the Rossa Park last Wednesday evening.
The junior hurlers begin their league campaign this Sunday with a
home game in the Rossa Park v Ballinascarthy. These two sides are
also due to meet in the first round of the hurling championship.
All players and supporters are reminded that membership is currently
due for the year. Membership is mandatory for all players at every
grade for the coming year in order to ensure that all players are
covered whilst playing. The fees for the year are: E50 for family
membership, E30 individual and E15 for students, unemployed and OAPs.
Any people who wish to renew or join the lotto can contact any club
member for further details. There are three ways of joining annually.
The first option is the ëyearly ticket'. This option gives the player
the opportunity to pay for the year up front. The cost of this option
is e100 per ticket, with the added bonus of two free draws over the
course of the 52 weeks. Option two is the chance to pay e25 every
three months. The third option is to pay e50 every six months.
Any overseas members who would like to join the annual subscription
to the GAA lotto can contact any club member for further information
on how to join. The club would like to thank everyone who takes part
in the GAA lotto on a weekly basis. The finance garnered from the GAA
lotto draw is very much necessary as costs have increased enormously
in the running of the club in recent years.
There was no winner of the lotto draw which took place in Kearney's
Well, last Monday night for e2,750. The numbers drawn were 7, 19, 21
and 23. The consolation prize winner was Karen Gill. Next week's
lotto draw will be held in The Gabon Saor, and will have a jackpot of
e3,000.

John Bohane,
Secretary O'Donovan Rossa Tweet

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