2011 Results and Fixtures
This Weeks Fixtures
Sun. Nov 20th U-16 County Football i Final v Western Gaels at 12pm in Ballingeary ( a victory by 3-11 - 3-7)
On Sunday last in Ballingeary the clubs u-16 team completed an historic and unprecedented county double after victory over Western Gaels in Ballingeary. It has been a fantastic year for the underage club but this was probably the finest display of all. It was a fabulous performance of disciplined purposeful and methodical football and they justifiably claimed victory. St.Colums started brightly with two early points from Conor Ellis and Jamie O Leary but Western Gaels sored 1-2 without reply to open up a three point gap. However St.Colums dominated the remainder of the half and were sharp enthusiastic and utterly focused on disrupting Westtern Gaels developing any further momentum. Pressure was ever present and Colums laid the foundations for victory with a scintillating fifteen minutes prior to the break. Connor Ellis dispatched two balls to the back of the net with aplomb while Jamie O Leary, Andrew Goggin and Jamie O Leary shared a series of points. St.Colums were full value for a 2-8 to 1-3 interval lead ..It was expected that Western Gaels would come more into it in the second half and this duly happened. However the Colums lads did dig deep and some inspirational second half points from Ben Murphy and Kevin Murphy raised large cheers from the Colums faithful and put Colums in a good position to close out the game. Western Gaels did reduce the Colums lead to three points with seven minutes remaining 2-10 to 2-7. It seemed like the game would now go down to the wire but Connor Ellis completed his hat trick shortly afterwards and St.Colums despite the concession of a late goal held out for a 3-11 to 3-7 victory.
This team is blessed with a fantastic goalkeeper.Stephen Holland in goal made some superb saves in the second half and got the ball out of the danger area with the minimum of fuss and was largely aided by Mark O Connor and Liam Cunney in this regard. Both gave tenacious displays of corner back play. Much of this teams success all year has been built on its half back line of Ben Murphy, Eddie O Sullivan and Kevin Murphy and this trio produced the goods again. Eddie O Sullivan gave a masterful display of intelligent football with his clever reading of the game and general positioning anticipating danger at all times. Ben Murphys general strength on the ball made him the epitome of secure tidying up all day while Kevin Murphy consistently supplied excellent ball in to opposition territory Eoin Cronin gave an energetic and extremely effective display in midfield and stymied Western Gaels attacking options. Jamie McSweeney gave another storming display with an exhibition of fielding the ball out of the sky. Andrew Goggin and Shane O Mahony off loaded ball and transferred position slickly and at speed in to the full forward line while also contributing with some valuable scores of their own. Jamie O Leary was a hive of activity gathering ball and taking on the defence, both finishing and building attacks in a great performance. Connor Ellis led the Colums attack in cavalier style with some cracking finishes to his goal opportunities and a unique hat trick in a county final. Indeed all Colums forward covered back and worked their chops off to close down the Gaels and this work ethic was a testimony to the hard work and team spirit generated by team trainers Teddy O Mahony, Tim O Sullivand and Tom O Connor all year. Team Captain Eoin Cronin accepted the cup from Jonathon Hoare of Coiste na nóg to the rapturous applause of the great Colums support. Colums are delighted with this victory but Western Gaels must also be congratulated on a fine sporting display and they played their part in a fine contest. 2011 will be remembered fondly by this group of players but it will hopefully be only the start of many more in the future.
t Cork Football League Final v Urhan in Ballingeary ( a victory by 3-15 - 2-8)
Sun.Nov 6th U-16 west Cork Hurling League Final v St.James ( a victory by two points)
Tue Oct 4th U-16 West Cork Football Final v Mizen Rovers at 5,30pm in Ballydehob. ( A victory by 1-7 - 0-9) Team - Stephen Holland. Mark O Connor, Liam Cunney, Eddie O Sullivan, Ben Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Eoin Cronin, Shane O Mahony, Jamie McSweeney, Jamie O Leary, Andrew Goggin, Connor Ellis Subs - Jerry Sheehan, Paudie O Connor, Declan Meaney, Darren Manning
Sun Sep 25th U-16 County Hurling Final v Banteer in Macroom at 2.30pm ( a victory by 2-10 - 2-7)
A Fantastic year for the St.Colums underage club continued in Macroom on Sunday last when the clubs u-16 hurlers annexed the county hurling title after a 2-10 to 2-7 victory over Banteer in a very exciting decider. St.Colums with the aid of a noticeable breeze started very brightly with Jamie O Leary finding the net within the opening few minutes. Shane O Mahony was the dominant forward in the first half and was troubling the Banteer defense with purposeful runs at every oppurtunity.He seemed to score after every attack. A Mean spirited Colums half back line coupled with Eoin Cronins dominance at midfield meant Banteer struggled to get a foothold in the game. A second Jamie O Leary goal meant Colums entered the break with a 2-6 to 0-2 advantage. Colums crucially started the second half brightly and when Eddie O Sullivan pointed an exquisite sideline cut it appeared that they might maintain their control of the game. Banteer to their credit fought gallantly and a quarter hour of Banteer dominance reduced the deficit to three points with ten minutes remaining. Eddie O Sullivan and Ben Murphy must take much of the credit for stemming the tide and some powerful clearances and clever play got the Colums machine working again as they held out for a famous victory. Gearóid O Sullivan scored a point which put Colums four up and essentially clinching the game as Colums held out for a famous victory. Jamie McSweeney was again very commanding in goal with some fantastic clearances. Fineen Wycherley, Mark O Connor and Brian O Connell were very steady in the back line througout the hour while Andrew Goggin got on a lot of ball and linked the play very well. The goal hero of the West Cork final Pat Daly played some very clever hurling throughout. Captain Ben Murphy accepted the cup and thanked his three coaches Teddy O Mahony, Timmy O Sullivan and Tom O Connor for their selfless work with the team all year as well as the continued support of sponsors Mick Cremins coaches..Team - Jamie McSweeney, Fineen Wycherley, Mark O Connor, Eddie O Sullivan (0-2), Ben Murphy, Brian O Connell, Eoin Cronin, Andrew Goggin(0-1) Gearoid O Sullivan (0-1), Jamie O Leary (2-0), Pat Daly, Shane O Mahony (0-6). Subs - Darren Manning, Kevin Holland, Jerry Sheehan.
Sun Sep 17th U-16 Football Semi Final Replay v Ballingeary ( a victory by 5-6 - 1-3)
Thur Sep 15th U-14 Football League v Glengarriff at home at 6.30 ( a draw by 1-9 to 0-12 )
Tue Sep 13th U-16 Football Championship v Ballingeary in Inchigeelagh at 6.30 ( a draw of 3-10 - 4-7)
Mon Sep 5th Minor Football Championship Final v Kilmeen in Dunmanway at 6.30 ( a defeat by 1-5 - 1-12)
Tue. Aug 30th Minor Football Semi Final v Muintir Bhaire in Bantry at 7pm ( a victory bt 2-12 - 1-9) Team - Stephen Holland, Martin Hurley, Ben Murphy, Nathan Wycherley, Gavin Healy, Eoin Cronin, Brian O Sullivan, Seamus Hurley, Stephen Casey, Eddie O Sullivan, Shane O Mahony, Eoin O Sullivan . Subs - Brendan Meaney,Declan Meaney, Daniel Lucey, Andrew Goggin, Jamie O Leary
Sun. Aug 28th U-14 County Football Final v Dripsey in Kilmichael at 7pm ( a victory by 6-8 - 3-7 ) Team - Aillil Brosnan, Ian Hurley, Jack Dineen, Darren Murphy, Fineen Wycherley, Pat Daly, Jamie McSweeney, Darren Manning (2-0), Connor Ellis (1-6), Kevin Holland (2-0), Gavin Dineen (1-0), Michael Daly (0-1) Subs Used - Thomas Keaveney (0-1), Josh Wycherley, Sean Healy. Tadgh Clayton
Sun. Aug 28th Junior C Hurling Final v Kilbrittain in Ballinacarriga at 2.15 ( A defeat by 2-9 - 2-11 ) Team - Martin Cronin, Daniel Lucey, Mike Cronin, Eugene O Sullivan, Johnny McCarthy, Tim O Sullivan, Gerard O Sullivan, Seamus McHugh, Adrian O Connor, Keith Cronin, Wesley O Connor, Eoin O Sullivan, James Murphy, Jimmy O Sullivan, Jason Wycherley. Subs - Brian O Sullivan, Donal Hurley, Mike O Sullivan, Graham Goggin, Connie O Sullivan.
Fri. Aug 26th U-16 West Cork Hurling Final v St.James in Ballinacarriga at 7pm ( a victory by 6-6 - 0-8 ) Team - Jamie McSweeney, Fineen Wycherley, Mark O Connor, Brian O Connell, Ben Murphy, Eddie O Sullivan, Eoghan Cronin, Andrew Goggin, Shane O Mahony, Gearóid O Sullivan, Pat Daly, Jamie Leary, Kevin Holland, Darren Manning, Jerry Sheehan.
Tue Aug 23rd U-14 County Semi Final v Gleann na Laoi in Kilmichael at 7pm ( a victory by 8-11 - 5-4
Sat. Aug 20th Minor Championship Ouarter Final v St.James in Dunmanway at 7pm ( a victory by 4-10 - 1-9)
Sat. Aug 20th U-14 County Quarter Final v Urhan in Adrigole at 4pm.( a victory by 4-11 - 2-11) Team- Ailil Brosnan. Ian Hurley, Jack Dineen, Pat Daly, Fineen Wycherley, Darren Murphy, Connor Ellis, Kevin Holland, Jamie McSweenet, Darren Manning, Michael Daly, Gavin Dineen, Josh Wycherley, Sean Healy, Tadgh Clayton.
Tue. Aug 16th U-21 Hurling Championship Quarter Final v Clonakilty ( a defear by 212 - 6-6)
Sun. Aug 14th Junior Football Championship Quater Final v Bandon in Castletownkenneigh at 2pm ( a defeat by 1-6 - 1-15)
Wed. Aug 10th U-16 Hurling Championship Semi Final v Oliver Plunketts in Dunmanway at 7.30 ( a victory by 2-12 - 0-1)
Mon. Aug 8th U-12 Football v Castletownbere at home at 7pm
Sun. Aug 7th U-14 West Cork Final v Caheragh in Bantry at 11.30 ( a victory by 3-15 -3-4) Team - Aillil Brosnan, Jack Dineen, Ian Hurley, Pat Daly, Fineen Wycherley, Darren Murphy, Connor Ellis, Gavin Dineen, Jamie McSweeney, Michael Daly, Kevin Holland, Josh Wycherley, Cormac O Connor.
Tue. Aug 2nd Round 4 Junior Hurling Championship v Ballinascarty at 7.30 pm in Castletownkennigh ( an agonising defeat in an exhilirating contest by 4-16 - 6-16) Team - Alan O Sullivan, Shane McSweeney91-1), Matthew O Shea, John Paul O Sullivan, Michael Casey, Pat Cronin(0-2 from frees), Martin Hurley,Alan O Connor, Gene McCarthy(0-1), Killian McCarthy(0-1), Dermot Cronin, Denis McSweeney(0-1), Stephen Casey (1-7, 0- 5 from frees), Stephen Cronin(0-2), Michael Cronin(2-1). St. Colums led by 2-7 to 2-5 at the half time interval. The score at the end of normal time was 3-13 to 4-10.
Mon. Aug 1st U-12 Football v Clon B Away at 7pm
Sat July 30th Junior B Hurling League v Ballinascarty at home at 7.30
Thur. July 28th U-14 Football Semi Final v Muintir Bhaire in Bantry at 7pm ( a victory by 6-26 - 6-9)
Wed. July 27th Minor Football v Glengarriff at home at 7.30
Mon. July 25th U-12 Hurling v Gabriel Rangers away at 7pm
Mon. July 25th U-14 Football v Mizen Rovers at 7pm
Fri. July 22nd U-16 Football v Argideen Rangers at 7.30
Thur.July 21st U-14 Football v Bantry Blues ( a victory by 5-10 - 2-11)
Wed. July 20th U-16 Hurling League v Kilmichael away ( a defeat)
Tue. July 19th Junior B Hurling League v Bantry Blues in Bantry ( a defeat by 2-8 - 2-11)
Tue.July 19th U-14 Football v Clan na Gael away at 6.30 pm. ( a victory by 8-9 - 3-15)
Mon. July 18th U-12 Football v D.O. Mathunas away at 7pmy
Sun. July 17th Junior C Hurling Semi Final v Newcestown ( a victory by 1-15 - 2-11)
Mon.July 11th Minor Hurling Championship v O Donovan Rossa in Ballydehob at 7pm ( a defeat by 2-10 - 4-9)
Sun July 10th Round 3.Junior Football Championship v Illen Rovers in Ballydehob at 3.30
a victory by 1-15 - 0-7) Team - Michael Cronin, Gerard O Sullivan, Shane McSweeney,Damien Cronin, Michael Casey, J.P O Sullivan(0-1), Sean O Donoghue, Alan O Connor (0-2) , Dermot Cronin, Sean O Shea,(1-1) Denis McSweeney(0-4), Tony Harrington, Stephen Casey(0-1), Gene McCarthy(0-1), Stephen Cronin.(0-3) subs used - Alan O Sullivan(0-2), Keith Cronin, Martin Hurley
STue July 5th Junior Football League v Caheragh ( a defeat by 2-8 - 2-12)
Thur.Jun 30th U-14 Football v Ballingeary away at 5.45 ( a victory by 4-18 - 2-10)
Thur. Jun 30th Junior C Football Championship Q.Final v O Donovan Rossa at 8pm ( a defeat by 2-9 - 2-21)
Mon. Jun 26th Minor Hurling v O Donovan Rossa
Wed. Jun 22nd Junior Football League v Clann na Gael away at 8pm ( a victory by 2-7 - 0-11)
Sun.Jun. 19th U-14 Football v Muintir Bhaire at home ( a victory by 11-8 - 2-4)
Sun. Jun. 12th Junior Football League v D.O. Mathunas at home at 3pm ( a defeat by 0-13 - 3-6)
Wed Jun. 8th Junior Hurling Championship v Argideen Rangers in Dunmanway at 8pm.( a comprehensive victory by 4-25 - 1-5)
Fri. Jun. 3rd U-14 Football League v Urhan in Adrigole at 7pm ( A defeat by 2-6 - 5-15)
Fri. May 27th U-14 Football v Castletownbere ( a victory by 10-13 - 1-11)
Sun. May 22nd Junior Hurling League v O Donovan Rossa ( a good victory by 3-13 - 0-14)
Thur. May 19th U-14 Football League v Inchigeelagh ( a facile victory against a skillful but very young side by 11-18 - 4-4 )
Wed. May 18th Junior Hurling League v Clonakilty ( a heavy defeat by 2-9 to 4-18)
Sat. May 14th Junior 2 Football League v Urhan at home ( a defeat by 1-7 to 0-12)
Fri. May 13th U-14 Football v Glengarriff away at 7.30 ( a comprehensive victory by 5-23 to 3-6)
Thur. May 12th Junior Hurling League away v Newcestown at 7pm ( this was a 0-14 to 0-12 victory)
Fri. May 6th Junior Hurling League v Bandon at home at 7.30 ( A three point defeat by 0-10 to 0-13)
Thurs. May 5th U-14 Football v Caheragh at home at 7pm ( a comprehensive victory by 5-15 to 2-1)
Sat. Apr. 30th Junior 2 Football v Castlehaven ( a loss by 1-8 to 1-9)
Fri. Apr. 29th Junior 1 Football Championship v Ballinascarty in Dunmanway at 7.15 ( This game was won 2-6 to 0-9. Team - Michael Cronin, Damien Cronin, Wesley O Connor, Seamus McHugh, David O Mahony, Shane McSweeney, Sean O Donoghue, Alan O Connor, Sean Harrington, Michael Casey, Denis McSweeney(1-4), John Paul O Sullivan (1-0), Dermot Cronin (0-1) Stephen Cronin (0-1), Gene McCarthy. Subs used - Tony Harrington, Pat Cronin, Sean O Shea.
Wed. Apr. 27th Minor Hurling League v Argideen Rangers
Sun. Apr. 24th U-16 football v Mizen Rovers ( a one point loss to a very strong Mizen team)
Wed. Apr. 20th Minor Hurling League v Mizen Rovers at home ( a loss)
Sun. Apr. 17th Junior 1 Football League v St. Marys in Enniskeane at 12 ( a loss by 0-9 to 1-8)
Wed. Apr. 13th Minor Hurling League away v Kilmacabea ( a loss by 2-4 to 4-2)
Sun. Apr. 10th Junior 1 Football League v Urhan at home at 3pm ( a victory by 2-13 to 1-9)
Sun. Apr. 10th Minor Football League v Urhan at home ( a draw of 2-8 to 2-8)
Sun. Apr. 3rd Junior 1 Hurling League v Shamrocks away at 3pm in Shanbally ( game called off)
Sun. Apr. 3rd U-16 Hurling League at home v St. James ( a victory)
Sat. Apr. 2nd Junior 2 Hurling League away v Gabriel Rangers ( a victory by 3-7 to 1-7)
Thur. Mar 31st U-14 Football League away v Muintir Bhaire at 6.45 ( a good victory by 5-14 to 3-7)
Wed.Mar 30th U-16 Football League v Kilbrittain ( a comprehencive victory)
Tue. Mar. 29th Minor Football League away v Mizen Rovers ( a comprehensive defeat)
Sun Mar. 27th U-16 Football League away v Ballingearey ( a narrow defeat by 2-6 to 2-7)
Sun. Mar. 27th. Junior Football League at home v KIlmacabea. ( a defeat by 0-13 to 3-8)
Sun Mar 20th. Junior hurling League away v Ballinhassig. ( a defeat by 1-9 to 3-15 )
Sat Mar 12th. U-21 Football championship Q.F. v Ballinascarty in Drimoleague ( a defeat by 0-11 to 1-9). A very dissapointing result because Colums dominated much of the proceedings.
Sun Mar 6th. U-21 Football championship v Glengarriff in Bantry ( a victory by 1- 11 to 0-11) . Glengarriff got off to the brighter start with two early points but a Denis McSweeney goal after a Pronsias Cronin effort rebounded off the post seemed to ease Colums into the game.Both teams traded scores for the rest of the half and entered the break even at 1-3 to 0-6. Denis was in scintillating form all day and continued to trouble the Glengarriff defense throughout. The game was in the balance until the closing stages but two late points by Sean O Shea and Ricky Peters gave Colums the cushion to close out the game. Both teams must be credited for a very sporting contest providing great entertainment to the large attendance. Team - Graham Goggin, Aidan Harrington, Seamus McHugh, Donal Hurley, Martin Hurley, David O Mahony, Martin Coppinger, Sean O Shea(0-1), Shane McSweeney, Brian O Sullivan, Pronsias Cronin, Adrian Hanrahan, Ricky Peters(0-1), Denis McSweeney ( 1-8), Eoghan O Sullivan(0-1). Subs used - Daniel Lucey, Pat Murnane, Stephen Casey and Darren O Leary.
Sun. Feb 27th. Junior Football League v St. James at home ( this was lost by 2-5 to 3-13)
2010 Results.
Sun 5th December Minor C Hurling Final Replay v Newmarket at 12.30pm in Coachford. ( this was narrowly lost by 1-8 to 1-11)
Sun 28th November Minor C Hurling County Final v Newmarket at 2pm in Macroom ( this game finished in a draw. 2-6 to 3-3. Team - Stepen Casey, Martin Hurley, Daniel Lucey, Shaun O Leary, David O Mahony, Alan O Sullivan, Matthew O Shea, Paudie Cronin, Brian O Sullivan(0-1), Ben Murphy, Graham Goggin (1-5), Eoghan O Sullivan (1-0)
Sun 21st November Minor C Hurling Semi Final v Dromtarriffe. St. Colums won thhis encounter after extra time by 2-13 to 3-9
Sun 7th November - The u-16 Hurlers were victors over O Donovan Rossa in the League Final held in Ballydehob by 3-9 to 3-6. Team - Jamie McSweeney, Mark O Connor, Mike O Donoghue, Shaun O Leary, Ben Murphy, Eoghan Cronin, Stephen Casey,(2-7), Shane O Mahony(1-0), Jamie O Leary, Seamus Hurley, Eddie O Sullivan, Jack Hurley(0-1), Nathan Wycherley. Trainer - Teddy O Mahony
Sat. 23rd October - Naomh Colum Óg Under 8's held their end of season event when they had a final hurling game against their friends in the Camogie Club Under 8's. The rain held off and the large group were divided into two matches - an Under 7 match and an Under 8 match. These matches ran simultaneously and were both very well supported by family and friends. It was a great occasion and it was a great exhibition of the skills learned by all over the past season. Afterwards, for fun the parents and supporters took to the field in a men v ladies contest and it was assessed that the ladies just shaded that contest ! Then there were fantastic refreshments of pizza and chips in the Hall for everyone. A big thank you to Tom Farley and Rory Doody for all the work put end with the Under 8's over the past season.
Sun. Oct 17th - The u-14 footballers completed a league and championship double after defeating Baryroe by 5-14 to 5-10 in Newcestown. The team lost only one of nine games in the league this year and were deserving champions for 2010.
Thurs. 7th October - Naomh Colum Óg Under 8's had the pleasure of hosting our friends and neighbours from Durrus in an evening of football. Three pitches awaited the players of Muintir Bháire. The 8 year olds met, the 7 year olds played and the 5 and 6 year olds displayed their talents. They were cheered on by their trainers, parents and supporters. Afterwards, hands were sportingly shaken, the referees were thanked and plans were made for a return visit. Thanks to Darren and all at Muintir Bháire.
Thurs. 30th September -
The rain held off on Thursday, the 30th of September last when Naomh Colum Óg were delighted to welcome the Bantry Blues Under 8’s to St. Colums.There were three matches taking place simultaneously. The 8 year olds played a very evenly and sportingly contested match. The Naomh Colum 8 year olds were proudly wearing their new jerseys generously sponsored by John and Margaret Collins of Kealkill. The 7 year olds battled it out on an adjacent pitch, cheered on by a crowd of enthusiastic parents. Not far away the 5 and 6 year olds displayed their skills on a mini pitch. A sincere thanks to all at Naomh Colum Óg who supported and assisted on the night. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Mon 13th September u-16 Footbll Q.F v Caheragh ( this game was lost by 1-13 to 3-9)
Wed 8th September u-14 Football v Castletownbere at home at 6.30 ( this game was won 8-13 to 3-8)
Sat 4th September Junior C Football Semi Final v Caheragh in Bantry at 6.30. ( this game was lost by 0-7 to 0-10)
Thur 2nd September Minor Football Semi Final v Caheragh ( this game was lost 2-13 to 3-18) The score does not really reflect how close a contest this matchwas. Caheragh raced into a 1-2 to 0-0 in the opening minutes but the rest of the half was evenly contested leaving Caheragh 2-8 to 1-7 at the interval. St.Colums dominated the third quarter and the game was even at 2-12 apiece after an Eoghan O Sullivan goal going into the final five minutes. A late flurry of points and a goal with the last kick of the game gave Caheragh a nine point victory
Tue 30th August U-12 Hurling Championship v Kilmacabea in Ballydehob ( This game was lost narrowly but most players are underage next year and can look forward to future success)
Sun 29th August Junior Hurling Q.F v Ballinascarty at 5.15 in Enniskean ( this game was lost 3-11 to 2-16) This game was level at eight points each at half time. A goal shortly after the resumption and another shortly afterwars gave the opponents a 2-12 to 0-9 lead entering the final quarter. Goals by Gene McCarthy, Denis McSweeney and Sean O Shea did threaten a late revival but it was not meant to be.
Team- Alan O Sullivan, Shane McSweeney, Wesley O Connor, Adrian O Connor, Michael Casey, Pat Cronin (0-1), David O Mahony, Denis McSweeney (1-2), Gene McCarthy(1-0), Dermot Cronin, Alan O Connor(0-1), Séan Harrington(0-1), Tony Harrington, Stephen Cronin(0-1), Séan O Shea (1-5 frees), sub- John Paul O Sullivan
Sun 29th August U-14 Football Final v Barryroe in Castletown Kenneigh at 12am. ( the final was won by 4-8 to 2-9)
St. Colums u-14 footballers annexed the South West title in Castletown-Kenneigh by defeating Barryroe by 4-9 to 3-8. It was a great win by a fine group of talented footballers. The opening ten minutes found both teams trying to find their rythmn with both teams only registering a goal apeice. The Colums goal came courtesy of Connor Ellis.St.Colums dominated much of the first half playing with the breeeze but struggled to put the scores on the board which their outfield play deserved. A goal by Jamie McSweeney did help St.Colums into a 2-5 to 1-1 lead before Barryroe replied and brought it back to 2-5 to 2-2 before the interval. Barryroe started confidently in the second half and it seemed that they had the greater momentum when they raced into a 2-7 to 2-6 midway through the second half. St.Colums were struggling to produce some of the football they produced during the summer but must be given great credit for lifting their heads when the match was entering the critical phase. A goal by Connor Ellis after great combined play between Declan Meaney and Jamie McSweeney reignited the Colums challenge and this was reinforced when Declan Meaney scored his own major shortly afterwards. Barryroe did reply with a goal of their own but the Colums lads held firm and ran out winners of an exciting contest by 4-8 to 3-9. The Colums victory was testament to the strength of their panel and all substitues contributed to this victory and all the victories during the course of the year. Ailil Brosnan was very assured in goal . Stephen Holland gave a real captains performance in the full back line and led by example throughout after missing much of the year through injury. Indeed St.Colums were well served in the defensive department all year and Ian Hurley, Fineen Wycherley, Kevin Murphy, Pat Daly, Liam Cunney and Darren Murphy can be very proud of their efforts. Eddie O Sullivan and Declan Meaney worked tirelessly in midfield. Connor Ellis and Jamie McSweeney provided much of the scores on the day but Darren Manning, Brian O Connell, Paudie O Connor and Gavin Dineen layed no small part in linking up for most of those scores. The Colums lads will now face either Barryroe or Argideen Rangers in the league decider in the coming weeks. Scorers - Connor Ellis 2-4, Jamie McSweeney 1-2, Eddie O Sullivan 0-2, Kevin Murphy 0-1.
Tue 24th August Minor Football v Kilmacabea at 7.15 in Aughaville ( this game was won 1-13 to 2-4)
Mon 16th August U-21 Hurling S.F. v St.Marys in Castletown kenneigh ( This game was lost 2-3 to 0-18)
Thur 12th August U-16 Hurling v Argideen Rangers in Dunmanway at 7.15 ( this game was lost 1-9 to 2-19)
Sun 8th August Junior Hurling Championship Replay v O Donovan Rossa in Ballydehob at 7pm ( this match was won by 2-9 to 0-8)
Team - Alan O Sullivan, Adrian O Connor, Wesley O Connor, Shane McSweeney, Michael Casey, Pat Cronin, David O Mahony, Gene McCarthy, Denis McSweeney, Alan O Connor, Sean Harrington, Dermot Cronin, Tony Harrington, Stephen Cronin, Sean O Shea. Subs used - J.P. O Sullivan, Michael Cronin, John McCarthy
Thur 5th August Minor Hurling Final v St. James at 7pm in Skibbereen ( St. Colums won the Minor C Hurling title for the second year in a row and for the third time in four years by defeating St.James by 2-10 to 3-3. St.Colums opened the scoring with a long range point by Matthew O Shea but St.James won most of the early exchanges and raced into a 2-2 to 0-1 lead after the first quarter. St.James seemed to be winning most of the individual battles but the Colums lads gradually eased themselves into the contest scoring four unanswered points. A goal from Graham Goggin on the stroke of half time meant the sides entered the break level at 2-2 to 1-5. St. Colums dominated the entire second half. Stephen Casey was very assured in goal and dealt with many dangerous aerial threats. His long range clearances to the half forward line were crucial to the colums dominance. Martin Hurley and Daniel Lucey in the full back line grew in stature as the game progressed. David O Mahony at centre back provided a captains leadership and was ably assisted by Shaun O Leary and Alan O Sullivan on either side. Matthew O Shea was a collosus at midfield. Paudie Cronin, Ben Murphy, Brian O Sullivan and Shane O Mahonywhen introduced worked tirelessly throughout. Eoin O Sullivan really came into the game in the second half and it was really the move he made to set Graham Goggin up for his second goal of the night which was the pivotal score of the match. Despite the concession of a third goal St.Colums never really looked like surrendering their lead in the final exchanges. John O Shea and William Hourihane deserve great credit for the work put in all year with this group of players and they may even guide them to further success in the county competition yet!
Tue 3rd August U-14 Football v Durrus ( this game was won 4-14 to 2-10)
Tue 27th July U -14 Football Championship S.F. v Argideen Rangers at 7.30 in Drimoleague ( A great victory in a thrilling contest by 4-16 to 4-13. St.Colums trailed at half time by 2-9 to 3-8. The concession of a few early goals meant Colums faced an uphill battle but each player played a starring role thereafter. Darren Murphy and Ian Hurley were immense in the full back line. Kevin Murphy and Pat Daly were rock solid in the half back line and distributed good ball into the attacking players. Eddie O Sullivan played a stormig second half when the team needed it from him. Declan Meaney gave his best performance of the year and covered every blade of grass on the field. Jamie McSweeney and Conor Ellis provided the scoring threat from the first to last whistles. Paudie O Connor , Brian O Connell and Liam Cunney won great ball in the forward line while Gavin Dineen played a great cameo role off the bench scoring two fantastic points from acute angles to steady the ship when the game was in the balance. Caheragh, Barryroe and Mizen Rovers remain on the other side of the draw so they dont know their final opponents yet)
Sat 24th July Junior C Hurling Championship Q.F. v Bandon at home at 7.30 ( St.Colums lost this narrowly by 0-13 to 1-13)
Wed 21st July Minor Hurling Championship S.F. v Argideen Rangers at 8pm in Rossmore ( a greatvictory for the team by 6-9 to 2-4. The other side of the draw has yet to be completed before they find out who they meet in the final)
Mon 19th July U-12 Football league v Garnish at 7.30 at home ( St.Colums trailed for most of this game but a pointed free from Michael Daly and a goal by Darren Murphy meant St.Colums snatched victory by a solitary point)
Sun 18th July U-16 Hurling v St.Oliver Plunketts ( a very strong performance by the team winning comfortably by 4-12 to 1-3)
Sat 17th July Junior C Football Championship v St. James at 7pm at home ( St.Colums earned a hard fought victory by 1-11 to 1-9)
Thur 15th July u-14 football v Castletownbere ( this game was lost 4-3 to 0-16 - this game was notable for the goalkeeping exploits of Aillil Brosnan. Aillil will unfortunately miss championship because he goes on his holidays in Italy. Lets hope he keeps his goalkeeping gloves at home and is not recruited by some Serie A team over there!!! Eddie O Sullivan missed the match because of his involvement with the Carbery team. The club would like to congratulate Eddie on this achievement)
Wed 14th July Minor Hurling v O Donovan Rossa a ( this game was lost 2-4 to 2-10)
Sat 3rd July - Round 2 of Hurling Championship v O Donovan Rossa. ( this was drawn 2-15 apiece)
Wed 30th June - Minor Football v St. James ( This was lost 0-9 to 4-12)
Sun 27th June - Round 3 Of Junior Football Championship v St.Oliver Plunketts at 3.30 in Dunmanway ( This game was lost 0-12 to 2-10)
Tue 30th June - u-14 football v Caheragh in Aughaville at 8pm ( This game was won 12-16 to 1-6)
Thur 1st July - u-14 football v Kilbrittain away at 7.30 pm. ( this game was lost 4-13 to 4-17 )
Thur 17th June - U-14 Football League v Bantry B Team at Wolfe Tone Pk. 7.30 ( The u-14s suffered their first defeat of the year losing to Bantry by 4-10 to 3-15. This game was a pulsating contest. St.Colums were excellent in the fist half leading by 3-5 to 0-7 at the break. Pat Daly was immensse in the half back line before he went off injured early in the ssecond half. Eddie O Sullivan was very strong in midfield despite the absence of his partner Stephen Holland with illness. Jamie McSweeney gave his best performance of the year in a man of the match display. Conor Ellis provide the scoring threat throughout. Aillil Brosnan was very secure in goal while the rest of the players were all excellent)
Mon. 21st June - U-12 Hurling League v St. James at home ( this game was lost to a very strong St.James side)
Mon 21st June Junior Football v Bandon away ( this game was lost 0-6 to 0-10)
Mon 14th June - U-12 Hurlers` lost to Kilmacabea by 9 pts. Very strong performances from Michael Daly, Jamie O Brien and Jack Dineen
Fri 4th June - u-14 football v Barryroe at Colums hall at 7pm ( This match was won 4-16 to 6-7. St Colums were in full control in the first half and led 0-10 to 1-1 at half time. The team got very complacent at the start of the second half and found themselves in arrears with 5 min remaining. Stephen Holland saved the day with a late goal)
Sat 5th June - The u-8 and u-10 Camogie teams are involved in a blitz competition in Na Piarsaigh grounds. The competition involves teams from Carrigtwohill, Blarney, Bandon, St.Finbarrs, Brian Dillons, Grenagh, Youghal, Bantry and St.Colums. Our teams will be in action between 12 noon and 1.30 pm.
Mon 7th June - U-12 Hurling v Gabriel og at St Colums hall ( game was won by 3 pts)
