The great thing about this league is that most of the teams St Itas have played already are unknown to them and it is their first time playing these teams. With the pitch in great order thanks to Jim Griffin as always the ref threw in the ball at 6.30 on this clear bright evening.

St Itass got off to a great start getting two points on the board before Clyda Rovers responded with a long hopeful shot struck into their full forward li9ne. All went well but in the low evening sun Padraig O Brien in goal lost sight of the ball and it went straight into the net. but as it was early in the game St Itass didnt mind too much and had just under the hour to catch up. Within 5 minutes St Itas were ahead with a goal from Seamie Harnedy, and another withing a minute from Don O Rourke.  However like the week before St Itas were giving away some frees which kept Clyda Rovers in the game when they scored their next 4 points all from frees.

the selectors made some changes as St Itas were playing into a strong wind and this seemed to settle the side a little. With out forward line working well with the midfield things were not so bad at half time when the two teams were very much on an even par. The score at half time was St Itas 2 goals and 4 points to Clyda Rovers 2 goals and 6 points.

After the break St Itas had a strong wind behind them and Padraigs puck outs were having a great effect from his very first puck out it made it into the hands of full forward Seamie Harnedy who was pulled down as he headed towards goal. He duly pointed the free and another a few minutes later to leave both sides level. From that point on St Itass were in a stronger positionwith Seamie Harnedy scoring several mroe frees. Clyda Rovers were still very much in contention with 10 minutes to go and were only 1 point down having scored another goal and two points since the break.

With ten minutes left on the clock St Itas scored another goal and followed this with three points to see them end the game with thier first victory in this league. The final score was St Itas 3 goals and 11 point to Clyda Rovers 3 goals and 8 points.

After the match both teams once again retired to the hall in Gortroe and were served up with tea and sandwiches. Once again a big thank you must go to Mary Ahern, Caroline O Brien for providing some sandwiches and to Fidelma Coleman and Cathy Harnedy who also made sandwiches and were in the hall making sure every one got a hot cup of tea.

Team Panel on the day Padraig O Brien, Michael Cronin, Neilus Filey, Finbarr Foley, Michael Cunningham, Warren terry, Paddy Ahern, Mark Coleman, Sean Gleeson, Gerry McCarthy, James O Hallorhan, Don O Rourke, Luke O Brien, Seamie Harnedy,  John O Hallorhan, Brian Gaynor, Kevin Cotter, Declan Nugent, Kilian Swayne

Well done to all the lads.

Like the last game St Itas had the team were up for this game on home turf and started brightly pointing the first score of the day. Castletownroche were not found wanting when it came to responding and like the previous game it was point for point with no side getting a lead of more then 2 points at any time before the opposing team would draw level.

With no wind advantage to either team the sides battled on until half time where both sides came off the field at the break level on a scoreline of St Itas 2 goals and 3 points to Castletownroche on 9 points.

The second half resumed very much the same as the first score for score in this very evenly matched contest. St Itas won a 21 yard free in the dying minutes of the game and took the point putting thime 1 point in the clear. From the resulting puck out Castletownroche won a free and they pointed this to draw level from the st Itas puck out they won a free which put them ahead in injury time they won another free which saw them go 2 points up and as the ball sailed over the crossbar the ref called time on the game.

Again the lads were dissapointed after working hard and holding there own throughout the game but sadly there was a lot of frees given away and at this level its worth points to the opposing team if the free is anywhere within striking distance.

The team panel on the day consisted of  Padraig O Brien, Mark Coleman, Neilus Foley, Finbarr Foley,  Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry, Paddy Ahern Ciaran O Brien, Sean gleeson, , Sean Supple,  James O Hallorhan, John O Hallorhan, Gerry McCarthy,  Seamie Harnedy, Luke O Brien, Kevin Cotter,  Declan Nugent, Brian Gaynor, Mark Foley, Don O Rourke, Michael Cronin.

After the game both teams retired to Gortroe Hall where Tea and sandwiches were served. It was great to see both teams talking and relaxing in the local hall and to see our chairman serving tea well done Sean. However a big well done and thank you must go to Fidelma Coleman and Cathy Harnedy who were there to make sure everyone got something to eat and a hot cup of tea.

The morning was bright, no wind in the sky and the pitch was in good condition. At 12.30 the ref threw in the ball and from that point on St Itas fought for every ball. The game was evenly matched and at half time St Itas were only 1pt up on a scoreline of St Itas 1 goal and 7 points to Buttevents 9 points. The second half was very much the same as the first with every point being matched by the other team.

With roughly 3/4 minutes left to go both sides were level and with a long range free dropping into the crowded square the ball was struck across the line for a goal. Despite the protests of the players and supporters for a square ball the ref and umpires gave the goal. With very little time left on the clock and St Itas a goal down things looked grim and they didnt change.

From the puck out Buttevent won a free which they duly put over the bar to seal the win and with the last puck of the game scored another free which saw them run out winners on a scoreline of 1 goal and 18 points to St Itass 1 goal and 13 points.

The lads were bitterly dissapointed with the result but for the selectors and management things were looking better as they lads  put in a great effort and were holding their own for the most part.

Well done to the lads on the day

Team Panel on the day: Padraig O Brien, Mark Coleman, Neilus Foley, Finbarr Foley,  Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry, Michael Cronin, Paddy Ahern, Ed Coleman, Sean Supple,  James O Hallorhan, Gerry McCarthy, Alan Loughlin, Seamie Harnedy, Ciaran O Brien, Kevin Cotter,  Declan Nugent, & John Hallorahan

After the match the team headed home for a much deserved cup of tea and dinner after their long trip up to Buttevent.

With the throw in for the second half things for Ballygiblin improved within the first 5 minutes they had added a goal to their tally and two unanswered points before St Itas Rallied with three points of their own. But sadly Ballygiblin proved that theyw ere the stronger team on the day and continued to press forward with St Itas left with no choice but to try fight back from behind. With our main scorer on the day Seamus Harnedy, fresh from his recent outing with UCC doing his best it was not enough and sadly the St Itas lads ran out loosers on a score line of St Itas 1.13 to Ballygiblin 4.10

Team Panel on the day: Padraig O Brien, Neilus Foley, Sean Supple, Mark Coleman,  Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry, Michael Cronin, Paddy Ahern, Finbar Foley, Mark Foley, James O Hallorhan, Gerry McCarthy, Alan Loughlin, Seamie Harnedy, Declan Nugent, Brian Gaynor & John Hallorahan

After the matc h both teams had Tea and Sandwiches which were provided by Ballygiblin and much thanks must go to them for their hospitality on the day. Our next match is away to Buttevant on Sunday 18th March and heres hoping the lads who were missing today are able to come back onto the panle for this next game. Following that we have a week off untill March the 31st when we play CastletownRoche at home in Pilmore.

On Sunday March 4th Jimmy Healy, 43-year-old physical therapist from Youghal, Co. Cork managed an amazing 2,796 press-ups in one hour – just over 600 short of the current record of 3,416 which is held by Canadian Roy Bergen. Jimmy who has a long association with the St Itas GAA from when Jimmy and his family donated the The Jimmy Healy Perpetual Tournament cup to the club several years ago as an incentive for an opener to their season. Jimmy has worked with club members over the years in his role as physical therapist at his clinic the “Jimmy Healy Physical Therapy and Sports Injuries Clinic ”in the Upper  Strand area of Youghal and from time to time has been seen on the sideline at matches.

A large crowd gathered in the Town Hall, Mall Arts Centre to watch the Jimmy undertake the challenge, which was being organised to raise funds for the COPE Foundation. Originally Jimmy wanted to do the event for Bryn Bailey, the four year old son of good friends of his who has rare illness called Mitochondrial Metabolic Disorder and who attends COPE. However Bryn’s parents Vicky and Richard asked that Jimmy completes the challenge for COPE Foundation itself.

Jimmy who is no stranger to World record attempts when he and his team were involved in supporting and helping the members of Youghal United 5 aside world record last year,  spoke of his disappointment at failing to set a new record. But he was buoyed by the fact that his efforts had helped to raise more than €10,000 for charity. ”I came close to the record during training but on the day it just didn’t happen. I felt relaxed and physically fine going into it but I fell behind very early on and just couldn’t catch up.”

Jimmy Healy world record attempt

Although Jimmy was disappointed at not making it into the iconic Guinness World Records book, he is delighted with  the response to his fundraising efforts. The full amount raised is not yet known but more than €10,000 had been  lodged by yesterday evening, and its expected that the final sum will far exceed that figure.

Donations to COPE Foundation in respect of Jimmy’s world record attempt can be made by calling 024 93799 or 086 8895266. Contributions can also be made at the event.

Jimmy Healy and his family during presentation of the Jimmy Healy Perpetual tournament cup 2008

It was nip-and-tuck for much of the game, with little to choose between the two sides, until two goals for UCC’s Brian Hartnett and Dean Brosnan in the closing stages seemed to have secured the victory for the host college. Three points in arrears with six minutes of normal time remaining, UCC bagged late goals from substitutes Brian Hartnett and Dean Brosnan, but CIT forced extra-time through a Jamie Coughlan goal.

UCC looked strongest in the first period of extra-time, and led by 2-13 to 1-12 at the break. However, a Colm Casey goal and Coughlan point tied the game.  The drama continued in extra time, as UCC pulled ahead but CIT refused to give in.  The sides traded points late on as it looked like further extra-time would be required, and Aidan Walsh’s equalising point looked to have set up a replay before a last-gasp effort from UCC’s Corry delivered the vital score to send UCC players, management and supporters into raptures and claim victory by the narrowest of margins.

Scorers — UCC: Pauric Mahony 0-6f, S Bourke 0-3, B Hartnett, D Brosnan 1-0 each, S Moylan 0-2, S Harnedy, B O’Sullivan, Philip Mahony, S Corry 0-1 each. Cork IT: J Coughlan 1-4 (0-4f), C Casey 1-0, J Cronin, D Drake, A Walsh 0-2 each; T Quaid (1f), P Gould, M O’Sullivan, S White 0-1 each.

UCC: D McCarthy; S Maher, J O’Callaghan, K Murphy; J Barry, D Fives, W Egan; Philip Mahony, B Murray; Pauric Mahony, D McCormack, S Harnedy; S Bourke, S Moylan, B O’Sullivan. Subs: S Corry for Murray (h-t), R White for Harnedy (47), B Hartnett for B O’Sullivan (47), D Brosnan for McCormack (55), M Grace for Maher (75), B Murray for Brosnan (79).

CORK IT: K Roche; B Weathers, S McDonnell, E Keane, S White, L McLoughlin, P O’Connor; J Coughlan, M O’Sullivan; J Cronin, D Drake, P Gould; C Fennelly, P O’Sullivan, T Quaid. Subs: A Walsh for Quaid (28), C Casey for Gould (44), N Kelly for M O’Sullivan (55), S Daniels for Keane (65), P Gould for Drake (66), M O’Sullivan for Cronin (h-t e-t).

Referee: B Gavin (Offaly)

Seamus Harnedy in action for UCC against University Limerick’s Michael Walsh March Semi Final 2012

Padraig O Brien in action for UCC against Waterford in the Waterford Crystal Cup Feb 5th Quarter Final 2012

Our quiz master on the night will be Ted O Brien who has done a wonderful job over the last few years and his team will have some great questions for all entrants.

There will be great prizes on the night as always and a raffle as well. So book a seat for this night where teams of 4 will compete for the title St Itas Table Quiz winners 2012/

Fee table of 4 only €40 per team.

There was a good turn out this year with everyone on good form.  With all the teams lined up and ready to go the first group of two teams with three in each team crossed the start line at 10 past eleven. They were followed by all the other teams till the last team crossed the start line.  By one o clock all teams had crossed the finish line with a clear result on a score of 41 the O Brien team were declared this years winners with Darragh, Ciarian and Padraig putting in a record breaking performance to win this year. Chairman Sean Harnedy was on hand to present the winning team with their prizes.

See photos below. Thanks to all who took part this year.View photos here

St Itas GAA club held its AGM on Sunday 18th Dec in Gortroe Hall at 4pm. the following were elected as officers of the club.

St Itas GAA Club Officers & Committee 2012 

Club President :Jim Griffin
Vice President’s : Art Supple / Billy Cronin / John Smiddy
Chairman : Sean Harnedy
Vice Chairman : Michael Cronin
Secretary : Shane Supple
Treasurer : John Foley
East Cork Board Delegates : Sean Harnedy
County Board Delegate: Alan  Loughlin
Avondhu/Imokilly Division 1 Delegate: Michael Cronin
Juvenile Affairs : Alan Loughlin
Registrar: Finbarr Foley
Cultural Officer: Ger Coleman
P.R.O.& Website : Shane Supple
Drugs awareness Officer: Mossie Quirke

Committee Members: Tim Cronin,  Mossy Quirke,  Michael Cronin,  Declan Foley,  John Foley,  Finbarr Foley,  Sean Harnedy,  Kay Supple,  Ger Coleman,  Oliver Loughlin,  Jim Hallorhan,  Gerry McCarthy, Shane Supple .

The main news from the AGM was as follows. It was decided that St Itas would take part in the Avondhu/Imokilly League Division 1 for 2012 having been promoted from Division 2 last year. The selectors for the coming year are Sean Harnedy and Shane Supple along with the coach for the coming year.  We must say thanks to Oliver Loughlin and Art Supple both who have stepped down after giving several years as selectors and bringing the team this far.

Puc Fada

St Itas GAA Club will hold its annual Puc Fada competition on St Stephens day.  The Route is the same as last year. Leaving Gortroe Village at 11am and finishing up at the Quality Hotel Redbarn.  Usual rules apply .

St Ita’s GAA - The year gone by

Well another year is over and its time to sit back and reflect on what the past year held in store. St Itas are probably one of the smallest clubs in the East Cork area and this year we fielded one hurling team at Junior level and despite the number of players lost to emigration and those away at work or in collage we managed to acquit ourselves quite well. At this point I think it only fair that we acknowledge all the help and support we got throughout the year from the East Cork Board and different clubs who helped us when the occasion’s arose in changing match fixtures, venues etc, we were not the only club facing the problems of player numbers being short and this year and sadly nearly every club was affected by emigration and or players having to stop playing because of work or school. St Itas would like to thank all the players, our coach, our selectors and club members, our sponsors and hard working committee but most of all St Itas wish to thank everyone who supported our club throughout the year at our matches, fundraisers and different club events.

2011 League

In a year that saw us step up to a new level of hurling in Division 2 of the Junior A league it was also a year that saw us bow out of the championship against Castlemartyr in Youghal at the quarter final stages having drawn Carrigtwohill for the first round and winning that game on a scoreline of St Itas 2-16 to Carrigtwohill’s 0-12, however Castlemartyr proved too strong for us in the Quarter Final with a scoreline of St Itas 1-11 Castlemartyr 3-13. The lads dusted themselves off and put in a great effort in the league with a great campaign over the summer months. We played 8 games in the league, winning 5 and drawing 3.
St Itas 3-12 V Dungourney 1-18, St Itas 3-14 V Bride Rovers 2-7, St Itas 3.18 V Carrig na bhFearr 3.15, St Itas 2.12 V Midleton 2.12, St Itas 1-19 V Sarsfields 0-11, St Itas 5-13 V Youghal 1-7, St Itas 2.15 Vs Killeagh 2.15 and St Itas 3.14 V Cloyne 2.13. This saw us through to a league final where we faced a strong and determined Bride Rovers on Sunday Oct 9th in Carrigtwohill. It was great to see Carrigtwohill’s pitch and fields all decorated with their colors after winning the County title. On the day Bride Rovers were just too good for St Itas with a final score of St Itas 1-11 Bride Rovers 4-12.

On Sunday morning both teams lined up ready for the throw in, but for some reason the referee had not arrived and throw in was delayed until a replacement ref was found,  by 25 past 12 the replacement ref Brian Murphy threw in the ball. Conditions underfoot were good, the pitch was in excellent order and looking around the field you could see the flags still flying as Carrigtwohill were still proudly celebrating their Senior County win with no rain and a very mild breeze all things pointed to a good game.

From the throw in Brider Rovers were fighting for every ball and Padraig O Driscoll notched up the first point for the Rovers lads.  However Itas started to work the ball a little better and within the first 5 minutes Seamie Harnedy at full forward for Itas had scored 4 unanswered points. Rovers from the puck drove a long ball up the field nad won a 21 yeard free. St Itas lined the goal but with the rovers man standing over the free everyone expecting a straight shot at goal he scooped the ball up to the onrushing number 12 who caught it and struck it home for a goal. this brought both sides level. As the game progressed Rovers were gaining ground and were getting very much on top and Itas were finding it hard to close them down. on the 20 min Eoin Murphy at number 13 collected a ball and passed two Itas players before driving the ball into the Itas net. From the puck Seamie Harnedy collected the ball on the 45 and drove it over the bar leaving Itas 4 points behind. For the next few minutes leading up to half time the sides were evenly matched with Harnedy scoring another 2 points and Rovers another point to leave the side going in at half time St Itas three points down with a score of  7 points to Bride Rovers 2-4.

From the restart Rovers went on the attack and in the first four minutes of play had scored a further 2 goals and a point leavng Itas Shell Shocked and behind by a big margin. Rovers pressed on and scored another point before Alan Loughlin received a red card leaving Itas in an impossible position of being well behind and a man down. But Itas started to play well and with Seamie HArnedy being fouled every time he won possesion it wasnt long before Itas won a 21 yard free. Goalkeeper Padraig O Brien stepped up and drove the ball home giving Itas a glimmer of hope however from the puck out Rovers again scored a point and they followed this up with another before Gerry McCarthy scored his first point of the day. It was very much a see saw affair with rovers matching Itas point for point Beller Cronin got his name on the score sheet before Harnedy added another and in injury time Rovers added a further 2 points before Gerry McCarthy got Itas final score of the day.

The ref blew the final whistle and it was over.  A long year for Itas who did themselves proud by reaching the league final but on the day they were not strong enough to beat Bride Rovers who had played well from the start of the game. The final score was St Itas 1-11 Bride Rovers 4-12

Well done to all the players who put in the effort all year and to our depleated panel of 19 players who finished out the year for St Itas.  Sadly the players we lost as the year went on throught emigration and work proved a step to far for this club who being the smallest in the region found it hard to compete with the bigger clubs, but in fairness compete they did and managed to get to the final stages of the league before succumbing to Rovers.
Both  sides have been promoted to Division 1 and will be part of the 2012 Avondhu/Imokilly Inter-Divisional Junior Hurling League Division 1.

St Itas Panel
Padraig O Brien, Paddy Ahern, Neilus Foley, Finbar Foley, Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry, James Hallorhan, Michael (Beller) Cronin, Don O Rourke, John Hallorhan, Sean Supple, Alan Loughlin, Kevin Cotter, Brian Gaynor, Ciaran O Brien, Shane Supple,Robert Griffin, Gerry McCarthy and Seamus Harnedy.

Selectors: Sean Harnedy, Oliver Loughlin,  & Art Supple
Coach: Martin Welsh
First Aid: Declan Foley

Cloyne started well winning a free in the first min on the 45 to see them go into a one point lead. from the puck out they again won their second free fromt he same area and again this was pointed putting them 2 up in the first 5 mins. From the puck out however Seamie Harnedy got on the end of a great pass and rounded the full back and blasted the ball into the cloyne net  bringing St Itas ahead. From the Cloyne puck out The ball was played into corner forward Ciaran O Brien who pointed for a second score in the space of a minute.however Cloyne fought back and won two more frees in a row to bring the sides level on the 20 min mark.  From a good puck out from Padraig O Brein St Itas went on the attack and when the forward was brought down inside the 21 it was a clear 21 yard free whcih Padraig O Brein took. with conditions wet he struck the ball low and it rattled the back of the net. However Cloyne didnt get this far in the league by laying down and the responded well with 4 points in a row unanswered to bring them back into contention. Alan Loughlin having a good game got a great point in the 24 min of the half before Cloyne again were awarded 2 more frees in a row which were converted. on the stroke of half time Cloyne finished strongly with their full forward getting a vital goal in the last minute to see the sides going in at half time St Itas 2-3 to Cloyne’s 1-10

The second half saw St Itas make some changes to the team and pushed Sean Supple from full back into centre forward and within 2 minutes of the restart it paid off when a high ball into the fullforward beat both him and the fullback to see Sean Supple running in behind both players to drive the ball into the cloyne net. for the next 10 minutes St Itas battled hard and Don O Rouorke added a point but Seamie Harnedy got some freedom when he was moved out of full forward to get 4 points in a row and one from a free before corner forward Kevin Cotter added his first score of the day. Cloyne fought hard and they managed to pull back 3 more points in the half but Seamie Harnedy was on a run and managed to get a further 4 points to finish out the game with St Itas 3.14 to Cloynes 2-13.

Well done to the lads this puts them in contention for a league final and with the points and goals scored leaves them topping the league table at the end of the year. They will now face Bride Rovers in a league Final and a chance to go up a grade next year.

St Itas

St Itas :  Padraig O Brien, Paddy Ahern, Sean Supple, Jim Hallorhan, Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry, Finbar Foley, Don O Rouorke, Michael Cronin, Kevin Cotter, Neilus Foley, Alan Loughlin, , Caran O Brien , Seamie Harnedy, Brian Gaynor, John O Hallorhan, and Shane Supple.

St Itas Scores:
Seamie Harnedy 1-10 (4 from frees)
Kevin Cotter 0-1
Shane Supple 0-1
Padraig O Brien 1-0
Don O Rourke 0-1
Alan Loughlin 0-1
Sean Supple 1-0

St Itas opened the scoring in the 3rd minute when a ball crossed in across the square by Seamie Harnedy reached corner forward Kevin Cotter who pushed the ball into the net past the outcoming keeper. However Youghal responded straight away with a strong wind advantage they managed to win a 65 which they converted. On the puck out the ball was played up the field to Seamie Harnedy who collected the ball between the 45 and 21 and turned and ran straight at goal driving a low shot past the keeper who had no chance. Youghla kept up the pressure and scored three points in a row before St Itas again got a point from midfielder Don O Rourke.  Youghal once again responded by taking a well worked point from the puck out to keep them in touch. For the next 6 minutes it was all St Itas who kept plaing great balls into full forward Seamie Harnedy who managed to get three unanswered points before getting his first goal of the day. However Youghal were not letting up and with constant pressure on the St Itas full back line won a 21 yard free. Youghal opted to shoot for goal but the ball was stopped on the line and driven out the field where Neilus Foley was on the receiving end of a great pass to drive the ball over the Youghal Cross bar. From the puck out Youghal won a penalty which they again opted to go for goal, but once again the St Itas goalkeeper Padraig O Brien managed to get his hurl in front of the ball to  make another save.  From the clearance Youghal kept pushing and were rewarded when full forward got the ball at the edge of the square and buried it into the St Itas net. With time running coming to an end for the first half the ball was once again played into Seamie Harnedy who got his second goal of the day before the ref blew for half time. The teams left the field at half time to a scoreline of St Itas 4gls and 5pts to Youghals 1 gl and 6pts.

At the resumption the wind had died down a little but no0t before Padraig O Brien took a long range free for St Itas and put the ball over the crossbar.  Youghal responded by getting a point but sadly this was to be their last score of the game.  Seamie Harnedy and the forward line were doing damage to the Youghal Back line and in the next 15 minutes they scored 6 unanswered points with Seamie getting 3 Don O Rourke  Alan Loughlin and Neilus Foley getting one apiece . St Itas with about 10 mintues to go brought on their first Sub and John Hallorhan was doing well in at corner forward before St Itas brought on their second Brian Gaynor came on at half forward they still pushed Youghal hard and kept the ball in the Youghal half and hitt several wides before Alan Loughlin got his point with 5 minutes to go St Itas brought on their final sub Shane Supple in to replace Sean Supple  at the edge of the square and he got the final score for St Itas when Seamie Harnedy hit in a great diagional ball across the square from the 45 to the waiting Shane Supple who caught the ball turned and blasted it to the net from the edge of the big square. from the puck out the ref blew for full time and the final score was St Itas 5 gl 13 pts to Youghal 1 gl and 7 pts. St Itas face Killeagh next week in Killeagh in theri second last match of the league.

St Itas :  Padraig O Brien, Paddy Ahern, Martin O Brien, Jim Hallorhan, Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry, Finbar Foley, Don O Rouorke, Michael Cronin, Caran O Brien, Neilus Foley, Alan Loughlin, Sean Supple, Seamie Harnedy, Kevin Ctter, Brian Gaynor, John O Hallorhan, and Shane Supple.

St Itas Scores:
Seamie Harnedy 3-7 (4 from frees)
Kevin Cotter 1-0
Shane Supple 1-0
Padraig O Brien 0-1
Don O Rourke 0-1
Alan Loughlin 0-2
Neilus Foley 0-1
Sean Supple 0-1

The second half saw both sides settle down into a good game of hurling with many open passages of play where scores were traded one for one, Sean supple and John Halloran got their name on the score sheet in the second half with Sean Supple scoring two great long range points from the middle of the field and John Hallorhan was unlucky to see his goalbound shot deflected over the bar for a point. with about 10 mins gone in the second half Itas were well ahead and looking comfortable so they used the sub bench to give some of the players a run out. the game finished with St Itas adding severl more points from Alan Loughlin and Seamie Harnedy to win in the end on a scoreline of t Itas 1-19 to Sarsfields 0-11

St Itas: Padraig O Brien, PAddy Ahern, Martin O Brien, James O Hallorhan, Michael Cunningham, Warren terry, Finbar Foley, Michael Cronin, Don O Rourke, Ciarina O Brien, Sean Supple, Alan Loughlin, John O Hallorhan, Seamie Harnedy, Kevin Cotter, Shane Supple.

St Itas very much understrenght got off to a great start in the first half with Warren terry and Alan Loughlin getting our first two poins before Seamie Harnedy got his first score of the evening with a well taken goal.Midleton replied with two points before Beller Cronin struck a long range point from near the sideline.  Against the wind Midleton then moved one of the forwards back into defence which helped against the wind. from the puck out Midleton went up the field to score another point before Seamie Harnedy took his second score of the day from a free. Midleton replied with a point before Harnedy scored another point and a goal bringing the sides in at half time with a score of St Itas 2-6 to Midletons 0-5.

The second half, Midleton started well with the wind at their back the got several frees which they pointed before St Itas replied. With the game very much in the balance Midleton were playing well before they scored the first of the goals in the second half at this stage it was point for point before Midleton once again found the back of the net. With a few minutes to go St Itas managed to get a point to bring the sides in level at the full time whistle.

Scorers
Seamie Harnedy 2-5,  Warren terry 0-1,  Alan Loughlin 0-2,  Beller Cronin 0-1,  Paudraig O Brien 0-1 , Don O Rourke, 0-1

St Itas

Padraig O Brein, Neilus Foley, Martin O Brien, James O Hallorhan, Michael Cunningham, Warren Terry,  Finbar Foley, Michael Cronin, Sean Supple, Don O Rourke, Alan Loughlin, Paddy Ahern, Kevin Cotter, Seamie Harnedy, Brian Gaynor, Shane Supple,