Hibernians Under 17s:
Manager Pat O'Mahony is not in the least surprised that the Hibernians Under
17 team are doing so well this season: "No, not at all. They are a handy
enough outfit. Two years back we reached the semi-finals of the Under 15 Cup
only to be beaten, after extra time, by Wilton Utd. Last year we finished
runners up in the Under 16 First Division and had a great run in the Barry
Cup, including a win over Cobh Ramblers, before going down to Rockmount in the
Cork area semi-final".
O'Mahony has been the group's manager since their Under 11 days and gets
valuable assistance from Eddie McSweeney (who also looks after the Hibs Under
14s). It looks as if this under 17 team could well be the leading edge of a
new wave: the progressive Shanbally club now fields teams at all ages from
17s to 11s.
The Under 17s, though beaten by Leeds in their final group game, have
qualified for the semi-finals of the Imperial Hotel Under 17 League Cup and
should do quite well in the first division of the league. O'Mahony reckons
that they'll be a force in youths competitions next season and hopes to see
most of them playing with the club at adult level in the years to come.
The panel is: Marc Doody, Darren Roche, Steve Tobin, Peter Prout, Gerald
O'Sullivan, Peter Meade, Jason Corkery, Stephen Kidney, David Tagney, Graham
Whelan, Ronan Motherway, Mark Quinn, Ian Casey, Terence McSweeney, Trevor Long
(captain), and Martin Scully (currently recovering from a broken arm).
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
HIBERNIANS 1995
12/2/95
HIBERNIANS - TEAM OF THE MONTH:
Hibernians are the Murphy's Stout AUL Team of the Month for
January. Congratulations to Hibs and to their manager Dan
Cullinane.
The Shanbally side were in the running most months of the season
so far. Like the majority of teams, they had a limited programme
in January but did manage to win the big one: the FAI Junior Cup
area quarter-final against Temple united.
Hibernians enjoyed a great start to the season and went unbeaten
through their section of the Shield (which involved games against
Springfield and Mayfield, two senior sides). The run helped win
them a semi-final place but here they suffered their first defeat
when they were pipped by higher ranked Greenmount Rangers.
Since then they have made great progress in both the Munster and
FAI junior cups. By coincidence, they face College Corinthians
in both. They have lost two games in the premier, one to
champions Passage, but are one of the joint leaders and in with a
very good chance.
This season has also marked the completion of the club's
impressive clubhouse on their own site in Shanbally. The
building doesn't look all that big from the outside but inside
boasts virtually everything a club could need: four changing
rooms, committee room, kitchen area, toilets and showers, and a
referee's room.
The club has had its own grounds since 1987 and added a second
pitch two years later. Both these pitches are wired off and the
whole set-up is a credit to the hard working committee.
The Premier side are no doubt the flag-bearers of this
progressive club but believe it or not they field no less than
eight other teams including a second junior side (in AUL 2) and a
handy under 17 outfit which is managed by founder member Paddy
O'Mahony.
Cullinane, manager of the premier team, is also the club
chairman. The other officers are: Brendan Hayes (vice-
chairman), Gerard Fehilly (secretary), Paddy O'Mahony
(Treasurer), John Jones, Johnny Fitzgerald, Pat McAuliffe (PRO),
and Frank Roche.
Current referee Mikesey Lyons was player-manager with Hibs in
1978/79 when they won their first trophy, the Mall Tavern League
Cup. There was something of a setback for the club in the
eighties when they had to vacate their first pitch.
But things are now very much on the move and they have been quite
successful in recent years. First there were the near things.
In 1989/90, they were runners up, after a play-off, to Bandon in
AUL 1 and runners up also to St John Bosco's in the AOH.
The following year, the second team, known as Hibernians
Athletic, were beaten by Everton in the final of the President's
Cup. In 1991/92, Hibs were again runners up in AUL 1, this time
behind Ballyphehane.
But that same season, they came out on top in the battle for the
FAI area title, beating Rockmount in a thrilling penalty shootout
at Turner's Cross. In 1992/93, they finally won AUL 1 and
promotion to the Premier League. Last season, they beat Macroom
in the final of the St Michael's Cup.
end of story
HIBERNIANS - TEAM OF THE MONTH:
Hibernians are the Murphy's Stout AUL Team of the Month for
January. Congratulations to Hibs and to their manager Dan
Cullinane.
The Shanbally side were in the running most months of the season
so far. Like the majority of teams, they had a limited programme
in January but did manage to win the big one: the FAI Junior Cup
area quarter-final against Temple united.
Hibernians enjoyed a great start to the season and went unbeaten
through their section of the Shield (which involved games against
Springfield and Mayfield, two senior sides). The run helped win
them a semi-final place but here they suffered their first defeat
when they were pipped by higher ranked Greenmount Rangers.
Since then they have made great progress in both the Munster and
FAI junior cups. By coincidence, they face College Corinthians
in both. They have lost two games in the premier, one to
champions Passage, but are one of the joint leaders and in with a
very good chance.
This season has also marked the completion of the club's
impressive clubhouse on their own site in Shanbally. The
building doesn't look all that big from the outside but inside
boasts virtually everything a club could need: four changing
rooms, committee room, kitchen area, toilets and showers, and a
referee's room.
The club has had its own grounds since 1987 and added a second
pitch two years later. Both these pitches are wired off and the
whole set-up is a credit to the hard working committee.
The Premier side are no doubt the flag-bearers of this
progressive club but believe it or not they field no less than
eight other teams including a second junior side (in AUL 2) and a
handy under 17 outfit which is managed by founder member Paddy
O'Mahony.
Cullinane, manager of the premier team, is also the club
chairman. The other officers are: Brendan Hayes (vice-
chairman), Gerard Fehilly (secretary), Paddy O'Mahony
(Treasurer), John Jones, Johnny Fitzgerald, Pat McAuliffe (PRO),
and Frank Roche.
Current referee Mikesey Lyons was player-manager with Hibs in
1978/79 when they won their first trophy, the Mall Tavern League
Cup. There was something of a setback for the club in the
eighties when they had to vacate their first pitch.
But things are now very much on the move and they have been quite
successful in recent years. First there were the near things.
In 1989/90, they were runners up, after a play-off, to Bandon in
AUL 1 and runners up also to St John Bosco's in the AOH.
The following year, the second team, known as Hibernians
Athletic, were beaten by Everton in the final of the President's
Cup. In 1991/92, Hibs were again runners up in AUL 1, this time
behind Ballyphehane.
But that same season, they came out on top in the battle for the
FAI area title, beating Rockmount in a thrilling penalty shootout
at Turner's Cross. In 1992/93, they finally won AUL 1 and
promotion to the Premier League. Last season, they beat Macroom
in the final of the St Michael's Cup.
end of story
HIBERNIANS 1993
When Hibernians won the league in Shanbally, there was a major sigh of relief
from manager Dan Cullinane. His charges had been pipped at the post twice in
the previous three seasons. They were runners up twice, including a title
play-off loss against Bandon in 1990. Their triumph in Murphy's Stout League
One was overdue and well deserved.
Their consistency in the league is shown by the fact that they lost just 11
games from 78 over the past four seasons. Mick O'Grady captained this year's
successful outfit and the leading scorers were Ger O'Flaherty (18) and Niall
Coakley (14).
First time visitors to the Shanbally grounds are always impressed. Hibs, who
have been in existence for 26 years, have their own grounds "bought and paid
for". Two pitches are laid out and beautifully maintained by groundsman Gerry
O'Grady. Further development, beginning with permanent dressing rooms, is
planned. Planned and needed. The club has a very strong underage section.
The committee is headed by chairman Liam Prout. Vice-chairman is Brendan
Hayes (who also manages the B team). The other officers are: Gerard Fehilly
(Secretary) and Paddy O'Mahony (Treasurer). Other members are include: Sean
O'Sullivan, Frank Roche, Robert Smythe, Dan Cullinane, and John Fitzgerald.
Cullinane used much the same panel this season as last but the return of Niall
Coakley after a long injury enforced absence was a big boost. Players, such
as Mick Kidney, Finbarr and Dave Flaherty, and William Ashman, all up from the
B team, also contributed hugely.
The full panel was: Joe McCarthy, Richie Drivers, Robert Smythe, Martin
Punch, Mick O'Grady (captain), Mick Kidney, Finbarr O'Flaherty, William
Ashman, Niall Coakley, Alan Twomey, David O'Flaherty, Ger O'Flaherty,
Mick Cotter, Pat McAuliffe, Adrian McAleer, Jimmy Cowhig, Anthony Allen,
Eddie O'Brien, and Tommy Maher.
Coakley received the Hibs Player of the Year Award while young keeper Brian
Beale was the top player in the B side. Michael O'Mahony, who does
tremendous work at underage level is the Clubman of the Year. In this month's
Tayto Cup game, Drievers and Ger O'Flaherty played for the AUL against Dublin
to round off a memorable season for the men from Shanbally.
from manager Dan Cullinane. His charges had been pipped at the post twice in
the previous three seasons. They were runners up twice, including a title
play-off loss against Bandon in 1990. Their triumph in Murphy's Stout League
One was overdue and well deserved.
Their consistency in the league is shown by the fact that they lost just 11
games from 78 over the past four seasons. Mick O'Grady captained this year's
successful outfit and the leading scorers were Ger O'Flaherty (18) and Niall
Coakley (14).
First time visitors to the Shanbally grounds are always impressed. Hibs, who
have been in existence for 26 years, have their own grounds "bought and paid
for". Two pitches are laid out and beautifully maintained by groundsman Gerry
O'Grady. Further development, beginning with permanent dressing rooms, is
planned. Planned and needed. The club has a very strong underage section.
The committee is headed by chairman Liam Prout. Vice-chairman is Brendan
Hayes (who also manages the B team). The other officers are: Gerard Fehilly
(Secretary) and Paddy O'Mahony (Treasurer). Other members are include: Sean
O'Sullivan, Frank Roche, Robert Smythe, Dan Cullinane, and John Fitzgerald.
Cullinane used much the same panel this season as last but the return of Niall
Coakley after a long injury enforced absence was a big boost. Players, such
as Mick Kidney, Finbarr and Dave Flaherty, and William Ashman, all up from the
B team, also contributed hugely.
The full panel was: Joe McCarthy, Richie Drivers, Robert Smythe, Martin
Punch, Mick O'Grady (captain), Mick Kidney, Finbarr O'Flaherty, William
Ashman, Niall Coakley, Alan Twomey, David O'Flaherty, Ger O'Flaherty,
Mick Cotter, Pat McAuliffe, Adrian McAleer, Jimmy Cowhig, Anthony Allen,
Eddie O'Brien, and Tommy Maher.
Coakley received the Hibs Player of the Year Award while young keeper Brian
Beale was the top player in the B side. Michael O'Mahony, who does
tremendous work at underage level is the Clubman of the Year. In this month's
Tayto Cup game, Drievers and Ger O'Flaherty played for the AUL against Dublin
to round off a memorable season for the men from Shanbally.
HIBERNIANS 1999
HIBERNIANS/FAI JUNIOR CUP PREVIEW
Hibernians are off to the Regional Park on Saturday (2.30) to take on Ballincollig in the second round of the Guinness FAI Junior Cup. The Shanbally crew will travel with some confidence: they have won their three most recent games on the road.
Pat McAuliffe is the Hibs team manager. McAuliffe, a sportscaster with RTE, has been with the club for the past 19 seasons but this is his first in charge. He has a capable assistant in Mick O'Grady, another long serving clubman.
Hibernians, relegated last season, now play in Premier A and there has been some radical surgery after the drop. Quite a few young players have been brought in and close to half the panel is 21 or under.
But an experienced backbone remains, players such as the O'Flahertys (Ger and Dave), skipper Richie Drievers, and vice captain Martin Giltinan. Ger, known as Striker, has earned his nickname with 140 goals for the club. He now has a new role in midfield and has returned to form and has scored four goals in the last five matches.
Youngsters doing well include the central defensive pairing of Alan Giltinan (ex Avondale) and Peter Prout (who came up through the Hibs underage ranks). Gary Prout had been a revelation on the left wing while young striker Stephen Kidney is proving a handful for defenders.
McAuliffe's hand had been strengthened by the recent return to Shanbally of Arthur O'Mahony and Danny Lucey, Arthur just back after a 12 month world tour, Danny after a similar spell in Australia. "It is great to have them back, said McAuliffe, " it adds to the competition for places. I even have two keepers battling for the number one jersey."
Hibs lost their opening two games but the manager is delighted with the way things have worked out since: "We meet early on match days and the camaraderie is building up nicely, the morale boosted by a five game unbeaten streak as we head for Ballincollig on Saturday".
Ballincollig are not exactly setting the world on fire this season but you can be sure that Martin O'Neill's team will put on a determined performance. They put Evergreen in their place in the AOH last week and if Philip Brady, Terry Kelly, and Noel Hogan, reproduce that form then McAuliffe's impressive away statistics will be at risk.
Hibernians are off to the Regional Park on Saturday (2.30) to take on Ballincollig in the second round of the Guinness FAI Junior Cup. The Shanbally crew will travel with some confidence: they have won their three most recent games on the road.
Pat McAuliffe is the Hibs team manager. McAuliffe, a sportscaster with RTE, has been with the club for the past 19 seasons but this is his first in charge. He has a capable assistant in Mick O'Grady, another long serving clubman.
Hibernians, relegated last season, now play in Premier A and there has been some radical surgery after the drop. Quite a few young players have been brought in and close to half the panel is 21 or under.
But an experienced backbone remains, players such as the O'Flahertys (Ger and Dave), skipper Richie Drievers, and vice captain Martin Giltinan. Ger, known as Striker, has earned his nickname with 140 goals for the club. He now has a new role in midfield and has returned to form and has scored four goals in the last five matches.
Youngsters doing well include the central defensive pairing of Alan Giltinan (ex Avondale) and Peter Prout (who came up through the Hibs underage ranks). Gary Prout had been a revelation on the left wing while young striker Stephen Kidney is proving a handful for defenders.
McAuliffe's hand had been strengthened by the recent return to Shanbally of Arthur O'Mahony and Danny Lucey, Arthur just back after a 12 month world tour, Danny after a similar spell in Australia. "It is great to have them back, said McAuliffe, " it adds to the competition for places. I even have two keepers battling for the number one jersey."
Hibs lost their opening two games but the manager is delighted with the way things have worked out since: "We meet early on match days and the camaraderie is building up nicely, the morale boosted by a five game unbeaten streak as we head for Ballincollig on Saturday".
Ballincollig are not exactly setting the world on fire this season but you can be sure that Martin O'Neill's team will put on a determined performance. They put Evergreen in their place in the AOH last week and if Philip Brady, Terry Kelly, and Noel Hogan, reproduce that form then McAuliffe's impressive away statistics will be at risk.
HIBERNIANS NOV 2000
HIBERNIANS
Jimmy Cowhig could well be the man to lead Hibernians back to the AUL Premier League. In his previous spell of management he brought his Hibs charges from the third division to Premier A in just three seasons.
Jimmy, a former and formidable performer with the Shanbally men, takes over this season from Pat McAuliffe who, after 17 years of service and one as manager, has decided to try his hand at Killumney. Cowhig is working off a squad of twenty players. His captain is Jed Flaherty who is also the leading goal scorer. Three of the players have represented the Cork AUL in recent years. They are Ritchie Drivers, Stephen Kidney, and Jed Flaherty.
Michael Prout is one of the new players that Cowhig has introduced this season. Seventeen year old Prout plays in goal for the Premier A team. Earlier this year, he played on the Ireland side that took on Australia in the Under 17 Compromise Rules series in Croke Park and indeed won the Man of the Match Award in the first game. Other new players in the panel are David Murphy and Trevor Murphy.
The full panel is Michael Prout, Peter Prout, Gary Prout, David Murphy, Trevor Murphy, Noel Jordan, Kieran Hegarty, Darren Roche, Ken Fitzgerald, Ian Casey, Stephen Jordan, Martin Giltinan. Ger Flaherty, Dave Flaherty, Ritchie Drivers, Michael Lannon, Danny Lucey, Stephen Kidney, Arthur O'Mahony, Kieran Burns.
Hibernians have a second team playing in AUL 2, jointly managed by John Horgan and Shane Fitzgerald. Donald Turner captains this team and the leading scorer is Declan Sheehan. The aim for this year is to consolidate their league position while at the same time introducing some younger players. After a shaky start, Hibs B are improving with every game.
Indeed, both teams, who train twice a week, are in the top half of their respective leagues. Even though the club has excellent facilities at Shanbally, Hibs lack a training area and currently have the use of Pfizer's. The long-term ambition is to purchase some land and develop an all weather pitch, which would be available all in the locality.
The Shanbally club readily acknowledges the people of the area who continually support Hibs in the weekly lotto. John Collins of the Shamrock Bar, Robert Young of the Loughbeg Tavern, Smith Kline Beecham, and Pfizer's, are also very good friends of the club.
Hibernians moved to their splendid home in Shanbally in 1987 and are acknowledged as one of the best clubs in Cork. Secretary Brendan Hayes puts this down to continuity: "It is the same committee for the past ten years with rotating roles been performed by the members. The one newcomer to the committee is Larry Hickey who joined us from Glencairn. The name missing from the above list is former chairman and first team manager Dan Cullinane who is on a break at present".
Hayes says that most of the success for this period goes down to Dan and the squad that he built up (he never missed a night's training in twelve years), also the club captain Mick O'Grady who gave him great support. "We in the committee are all hopeful that Dan will be rejoining the club in the near future."
The current committee is: Chairman, Frank Roche; Vice chairman, Larry Hickey; Hon. Secretary, Brendan Hayes; Hon. Treasurer, Paddy O'Mahony; committee members - Paul O'Sullivan, John Fitzgerald, Mick O'Grady, John Horgan, Niall Coakley, and Jimmy Cowhig.
Cowhig's ambition of a long run in the FAI Junior Cup was ruined by an extra time Buttevant goal last Sunday. Hibs are off to North Cork again this coming Sunday and should be good enough to beat third division Celtic Utd in the third round of the Murphy's Stout AOH Cup, a trophy that Hibs have yet to win.
Jimmy Cowhig could well be the man to lead Hibernians back to the AUL Premier League. In his previous spell of management he brought his Hibs charges from the third division to Premier A in just three seasons.
Jimmy, a former and formidable performer with the Shanbally men, takes over this season from Pat McAuliffe who, after 17 years of service and one as manager, has decided to try his hand at Killumney. Cowhig is working off a squad of twenty players. His captain is Jed Flaherty who is also the leading goal scorer. Three of the players have represented the Cork AUL in recent years. They are Ritchie Drivers, Stephen Kidney, and Jed Flaherty.
Michael Prout is one of the new players that Cowhig has introduced this season. Seventeen year old Prout plays in goal for the Premier A team. Earlier this year, he played on the Ireland side that took on Australia in the Under 17 Compromise Rules series in Croke Park and indeed won the Man of the Match Award in the first game. Other new players in the panel are David Murphy and Trevor Murphy.
The full panel is Michael Prout, Peter Prout, Gary Prout, David Murphy, Trevor Murphy, Noel Jordan, Kieran Hegarty, Darren Roche, Ken Fitzgerald, Ian Casey, Stephen Jordan, Martin Giltinan. Ger Flaherty, Dave Flaherty, Ritchie Drivers, Michael Lannon, Danny Lucey, Stephen Kidney, Arthur O'Mahony, Kieran Burns.
Hibernians have a second team playing in AUL 2, jointly managed by John Horgan and Shane Fitzgerald. Donald Turner captains this team and the leading scorer is Declan Sheehan. The aim for this year is to consolidate their league position while at the same time introducing some younger players. After a shaky start, Hibs B are improving with every game.
Indeed, both teams, who train twice a week, are in the top half of their respective leagues. Even though the club has excellent facilities at Shanbally, Hibs lack a training area and currently have the use of Pfizer's. The long-term ambition is to purchase some land and develop an all weather pitch, which would be available all in the locality.
The Shanbally club readily acknowledges the people of the area who continually support Hibs in the weekly lotto. John Collins of the Shamrock Bar, Robert Young of the Loughbeg Tavern, Smith Kline Beecham, and Pfizer's, are also very good friends of the club.
Hibernians moved to their splendid home in Shanbally in 1987 and are acknowledged as one of the best clubs in Cork. Secretary Brendan Hayes puts this down to continuity: "It is the same committee for the past ten years with rotating roles been performed by the members. The one newcomer to the committee is Larry Hickey who joined us from Glencairn. The name missing from the above list is former chairman and first team manager Dan Cullinane who is on a break at present".
Hayes says that most of the success for this period goes down to Dan and the squad that he built up (he never missed a night's training in twelve years), also the club captain Mick O'Grady who gave him great support. "We in the committee are all hopeful that Dan will be rejoining the club in the near future."
The current committee is: Chairman, Frank Roche; Vice chairman, Larry Hickey; Hon. Secretary, Brendan Hayes; Hon. Treasurer, Paddy O'Mahony; committee members - Paul O'Sullivan, John Fitzgerald, Mick O'Grady, John Horgan, Niall Coakley, and Jimmy Cowhig.
Cowhig's ambition of a long run in the FAI Junior Cup was ruined by an extra time Buttevant goal last Sunday. Hibs are off to North Cork again this coming Sunday and should be good enough to beat third division Celtic Utd in the third round of the Murphy's Stout AOH Cup, a trophy that Hibs have yet to win.
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