Mallow Juvenile G.A.A.

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Minor Hurling – Premier Minor Hurling County Final Mallow v Blackrock in Pairc Ui Rinn on Monday 1st October @ 8pm.
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Rebel Og Premier Minor Hurling Championship Semi Final
Mallow 4-18 Douglas 0-21

Mallow reached the final of the Premier Minor Hurling Championship and a date with Blackrock with a well deserved victory over Douglas on Wednesday night in Pairc Ui Rinn.
Douglas opened the scoring with a point in the 3rd minute and credit to Mallow this was the only time that Douglas would lead over the hour. Sean Hayes goaled for Mallow in the 4th minute catching a great ball from a long clearance from Killian O Connor. Two more points by Aaron Sheehan and Scott Walmsley settled Mallow and from this point they were in complete control.
With only 8 minutes on the clock Killian O Connor made a great run forward and laid the sliotar off to Scott Walmsley who pulled first time and left Douglas keeper with no chance. Pa Herlihy whose contribution over the hour was outstanding got on the score sheets with two points the latter from his own 65. Great work by Podge Buckley and Ryan Harkin set Aaron Sheehan up for another point.
Douglas got their second point in the 14th minute only for Aaron to reply immediately from the puck out with a point.
With the first half at the midway point Pa Herlihy pointed and again he was on the score sheet with a point following a pass from Podge, great work by Ronan Mills in the build up to this point.
Four unanswered points from Douglas did not faze Mallow as Aaron replied with a point, Mallow scored their third goal of the half when a long ball from Podge Buckley was flicked to the net by Sean Hayes (slightest of touches Podge may be claiming this score).
As half time drew near Douglas pointed but Mallow replied and finished strong with 2 points from Podge and Sean Hayes.
At the short whistle Mallow 3-11 Douglas 0-8.
The second half continued as the first half ended with Podge Buckley pointing for Mallow, Douglas threw everything at Mallow and scored 3 points only for Herlihy to reply with another for Mallow.
Aaron Sheehan pointed from a free in the 10th minute of the half with Douglas getting the next few scores 2 from frees and a point from play.
Ryan Harkin now playing at the edge of the square goaled for Mallow in the 19th minute following a tremendous run by Aaron. Two more points from Douglas were answered for Mallow by substitute Michael O Rourke. In the final 5 minutes Douglas grabbed 5 points with Mallow to reply with 2 points from Aaron and Pa Herlihy.
This was a great performance by Mallow and all 18 players who took the field on the night gave it their all.
Total focus is now on the final against Blackrock on Monday 1st Oct (prov).
Team – Padraig Buckley, Alec Luttrell, Daniel Sheehan, Jack O Hanlon, Patrick Healy, Killian O Connor, Ronan Mills, Aaron Sheehan (captain ) 0-6), Podge Buckley 0-2, David Sheehan, Ryan Harkin 1-0, Patrick Herlihy 0-6 , Edmond Healy, Sean Hayes 2-1 , Scott Walmsley 1-1. Subs Billy Hayes for David Sheehan, Michael O Rourke 0-2 for Scott Walmsley, Jack Murphy for Patrick Healy.
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Path to the final
8th July Mallow 3-8  Blackrock 2-12 played in Blarney.
It was heartache for Pat Buckley’s charges in the first round of the
championship losing by a solitary point to Blackrock. The lead was to
change hands a few times over the course of the match but it was
Blackrock who held on by their fingertips to claim victory. Home then
to assess, regroup and return with a renewed hunger.

26th July Mallow 4-16 Sarsfields 0-07 in CIT
Next up it was Sars, and Mallow got their championship back on track
in style. From the throw in Mallow were in total control. Making use
of an exceptional bench Pat used 5 subs to great effect to run out
convincing winners. With big challenges lying ahead all players and
management were determined to work hard together to achieve ultimate
success.

16th August Mallow 7-9 Kiltha Og 2-6 in CIT
Despite atrocious weather conditions Mallow gave a master class to
those who had braved the elements.  A trio of goals in the opening ten
minutes put the opposition on the back foot immediately. To say our
defence were superb is an understatement, again and again Kiltha were
to be denied any room to manoeuvre. Following the match thoughts turned
to the semi final and Mallow were to face the winners of St. Finbarrs
and Douglas.

19th Sept Mallow 4-18 Douglas 0-21 in Pairc Ui Rinn
Mallow reached the final of the Premier Minor Hurling Championship
with a well deserved victory over Douglas on Wednesday night in Pairc
Ui Rinn. Douglas opened the scoring with a point in the 3rd minute and
credit to Mallow this was the only time that Douglas would lead over
the hour. The first half saw a goal from Scott Walmsley that must
surely rank as one of the finest of the year. The defence were again
in control throughout. Such is the level of talent on this panel that
in the second half Pat Buckley could spring Michael O Rourke from the
bench to score two points straight off. An able performance from all
concerned saw Mallow through to a deserved date with destiny.

The men of the hour are Padraig Buckley,  Alec Luttrell,  Daniel
Sheehan,  Jack O Hanlon,  Patrick Healy,  Killian O Connor, Ronan
Mills,  Aaron Sheehan (Capt),   Podge Buckley,  David Sheehan,  Ryan
Harkin,  Patrick Herlihy,  Edmond Healy,  Sean Hayes,  Scott Walmsley,
Jack Murphy,  Billy Hayes,  Pierce O Riordan,  John Cosgrave,  Michael
O Rourke,  Callan Clifford
Fionn Moynihan,  Jack Downes,  Darren Whelan,  Harry Cosgrave

Interesting Facts
Mallow have scored an average of 4.5 goals per match in this year’s
championship.
Their average points score per match is 12.75.
Mallow beat Blackrock in this year’s Non Exam Hurling Final in June on
a score line of Mallow 1-20 Blackrock 3-10.
Mallow beat Blackrock in 2009 to claim the Premier U14 Hurling title,
the goalkeeper that day was Ryan Harkin who is better known for his
outfield skills!
Mallow last won a Minor Hurling County Title in 1938 with a team that
included this year’s captain Aaron Sheehan’s great grandfather Billy
Sheehan.
It’s been 40 years since Mallow beat Blackrock to win the Intermediate
Hurling County 1972 on a score line of 4-10 to Blackrock
1-09.

Player Profile –
Captain of Mallow Minor Hurlers
Name: Aaron Sheehan
DOB: 30/03/94
Height: 6ft
Position: Back, midfield, forward
When did you start playing G.A.A.?    When I was 7 down The Park my
first trainer being my grand-uncle Tommy Sheehan.
G.A.A. Honours to date.     2 Counties, few North Corks, an A1 Sciath Na Scoil!
Proudest moment as a player:    Winning U16 football County 2 years
ago as Captain after extra time. What a match!!
Who has influenced you most as a player?     My mam
if you could change one rule in hurling what would it be and why?
Wouldn’t change a thing!
Who in your opinion is the finest hurler of all time?
Killian O’Connor or Pa Herlihy.
Do you have a pre match routine that you follow?
I wear my red and yellow Spain jacket on the day of Championship.
What is your G.A.A. sporting ambition?
To play Senior with Mallow in both codes.
If you had to be any of your team mates for a day who would it be and
why?
Scott Walmsley because he has some craic on weekends.
Who was the first person you followed on twitter?
Podge Buckley
What are we most likely to hear you say during a match?
Great goal Sean Hayes boyyy!
What are we least likely to hear you say during a match?
Come on Killian will ya for God’s sake!
What’s your favourite sports quote?
‘If you’re not going to pull hard, don’t pull at all’
Are you going to get your hair cut before the final?
Nope!
And finally the very best wishes in the final.
Thanks, we’ll do our best.
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Minor Football & Hurling Sponsorship.
Mallow Minor Hurling Team will contest the Premier County Hurling Final on 1st October 2012 in Pairc Ui Rinn.
These same groups of players are also involved in a Premier County Semi Final in Football later in October.
This is a huge achievement for the Club and the players involved. The last time Mallow won this competition was in 1938. We are very proud of our achievements and the hard work of a lot of people connected with the club. There are however many expenses connected with running the club and mounting a winning campaign such as this and we rely for funding solely on our own fundraising events and the support of local businesses.
We hope that you will consider supporting our teams and club as we strive to make history.
Anyone interested in assisting with sponsorship please contact one of our Committee members.
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