On 27th Oct 2014, the Bank holiday Monday of the October weekend in Cloyne, Youghal took on Passage in the East Region U15 B hurling League Final. It was a very wet day not ideal for hurling but both teams served up committed hurling. The Youghal lads hit the ground running with the half back line of Jack Monaghan, Liam Forrest, Kyle Brown and midfields Conor Walsh, Colm Breslin getting on top from the off keeping the pressure on the Passage backs. Forwards Rory McMahon, Oran Hennessey were working very hard & Conor Kennedy was unlucky not to have a goal or two in the first 10 mins but for good goalkeeping from the Passage keeper. However, Conor Walsh, Noel Landers, Sean Smiddy all got a point each to put Youghal 3 points up. Passage were physically the bigger stronger team and the heavy conditions were starting to help them and they scored 3 points to draw level at half time.

​The second half was much the same as the first with both teams hitting a lot of wides. Sean Smiddy who had the corner back in his pocket scoring 3 points in the start of the 2nd half & Noel Landers scored another point to put Youghal 7 points to Passage 5 points in front. Youghal’s lead was further enhanced when Jake Cooper got a super goal off his left 15 mins in, and it looked like it was going to be the winner. However, Passage to their credit did not lie down and started attacking Youghal on all fronts and had some good chances of scores but goalkeeper Rory McSweeney equal to it and fullback Jordan Yellop holding the fort and having the game of his life and other backs Killian Cahill, Evan Kennedy beside him looked like they could take care of what ever Passage could throw at them. However, with 10 mins to go Passage’s perseverance paid off and they got a goal to make the score Youghal 1.7 Passage 1.5. The game was getting very hot and Passage had a player sent off for a second yellow and it really upped the Passage boy’s game and it was do or die at this stage for the Youghal lads. The Youghal players responded and with subs Dion O Donoghue and Liam Moylan each scoring a point in the last 5 mins and the Youghal boys showed great grit and determination to hold out for a famous victory. 

Panel - Rory McSweeney, Killian Cahill, Jordan Yellop (c), Even Kennedy, Jack Monaghan, Liam Forrest, Kyle Brown, Colm Breslin, Conor Walsh (1p), Rory McMahon, Noel Landers (2p), Jake Cooper (1G), Sean Smiddy (4p), Oran Hennessey, Conor Kennedy. Sub's Dion O Donoghue (1p) for Oran Hennessey 15mins & Liam Moylan (1p) for Rory McMahon 30mins. Sub's not used Dillion Roche, Jake Dorrian, Jack McGrath, Ian FitzgeraldHehir, Kelvin Jellop & players not there on day Peter Kirk, Jake O Brien & Tiernan McCarthy.

​Well done to Billy O’Connell & Philip Monaghan

Our Maroon team put up a gallent performance against an older and stronger Mayfield team in this year's U12C semi-final. Playing with a strong breeze we went in at half-time level after missing some great goal chances. With the elements in their favour Mayfield kicked some lovely scores to put them in the lead 10 minutes into the second half which we could never over come. To their credit the Youghal girls never stopped trying until the final whistle, but were beaten by a better team on the day. As we left the pitch all of the parents formed a guard of honour applauding the girls off the pitch, a lovely touch indeed.
Team: Ellie Atkinson, Caoimhe McMahon, Cara Connolly, Aishling White, Caoimhe Crowley, Aoibhe O'Flynn, Hannah Fitzgerald, Rebecca Geary, Sara Hogan, Ciara Kiely, Ciara Hanna, Emily Gallogley, Leah Daly, Amy Rusk (Cpt), Grainne O'Reilly, Emma Carey, Lucy Nicholson, Emma Hickey, Candice Walsh.

EOCHAILL 2-15 ERINS OWN 1-6
​Having lost very heavily to a stronger Sars team in 2013, Youghal made a triumphant return in this year's final, defeating a much fancied Erins Own team. On a well prepared sod in Castlemartyr, Erins own opened the scoring in the first minute with a goal, as the Youghal defence failed to clear their lines. From here to the half time whistle Youghal dominated proceedings with points from Darragh O'Connell, Andrew Joyce and team capt; Jonathan Ormonde. The Youghal defence was outstanding after the first minute blip and the rest of the team followed suit, the mixture of youth and experience now well on top. Youghal led at half time 0-8 to 1-1 after playing with the wind. The second half saw the best of this Youghal team. Playing a fast slick brand of hurling that would do justice to a higher grade Youghal increased the lead with some majestic points from Matthew Farrell. Erins Own found a bit of rhythm and with 10 mins remaining were behind by 3.The Youghal defence stood firm. A brilliant move up the field ended in a goal by Andrew Joyce and from here to the end it was one way traffic. Further points from Conor Hennessy, A. Joyce increased the lead before team capt. Jonty sealed the win with another well taken goal. Final Score YOUGHAL 2-15 ERINS OWN 1-6. Eochaill Óg had a huge involvement in this victory, the victorious panel included 6 minors (Bill McGrath, Andrew Joyce, Matthew Farrell, Conor Hennessy, Darragh O’Connell, Ryan Coady and all made vital contributions in this game and throughout the campaign. Indeed Minor Selectors Brendan and Eoin Coleman, U11 Manager Alan Geary, U9 Manager Vincent Murray, U5 Manager Aidan Foley, Rúnaí Andrew Murphy were all players whilst county board delegate John Ward was a selector.

Team: Shane Spillane, Vincent Murray, Barry Goggin, David Scanlon, Bill McGrath, Brendan Coleman[0-1], Patrick O'Mahony, Andrew Joyce [1-3] Aaron Kenny, Matthew Farrell[0-2], Cathal Ó Laochdha, Ronan O'Sullivan [0-1], Conor Hennessy [0-1], Jonathan Ormonde[1-2], Darragh O'Connell[0-4]. SUBS: Eoin Coleman[0-1] for P.O'Mahony, Chris Savage for V.Murray, Mark Flaherty for B.McGrath, Ryan Coady for D.O'Connell, Lee McCarthy, Alan Geary, Andrew Murphy, James Daly, Aidan Foley, David Hickey, Leo Lyons Troy. Well done also to selectors Stephen Twomey, John Ward and Mike O'Brien. 

The Youghal U14 team were invited to the Patrick O'Mahony (Imokilly) Memorial Hurling tournament in Killeagh on Saturday the 18th of October. In the first game Youghal faced the mighty Glen. With a gale of wind at their backs Youghal got a taste of tournament hurling when the Glen took an early two point lead. Youghal rallied with goals from Jake O'Brien and the mighty Evan Kennedy. In the second half Youghal faced a gale of wind and Liam Ansbro Moylan dropped back as sweeper and dominated superbly to lead Youghal to a 5 point victory.

Next up was a very strong Watergrasshill team; against the strong breeze Youghal caught the Hill with a well taken goal from Dion O’Donoghue. With Kyle Brown dominating at number 6 and Oran Finn working tirelessly at wing back. The additions of Tiarnan McCarthy, John Murphy and Dean Colman, Youghal steadied the show. Youghal saw out the game with a couple of well taken points and the game ended on a high note with Alan Carter and Kelvin Yellop stretching the Watergrasshill defence.

With two wins Youghal qualified for the final against the determined home side of Killeagh. Youghal started with the gale but found scores hard to come by. A monster point from Jake Cooper followed by a goal from Evan Kennedy broke the deadlock.

​However, then followed twelve minutes of onslaught from Killeagh, who scored a goal right after the break to rattle Youghal. Scores against the wind were vital with points from Ruairi McMahon and Dion O’Donoghue. Killeagh with a two point deficit dug deep and went searching for victory. With Peter Kirk calling the shots in goal, unbelievable defending was on show from Jack McGrath and Jack Dorrian, Ian Fitzgerald Hehir, Ethan Cliffe and Cian O’Sullivan. The work rate in midfield was immense with Colm Breslan and Aidan Kelly covering every blade of grass. The experience of Liam Ansbro Moylan, Kyle Brown and Dylan Roche was vital. Youghal dug deep and secured victory through immense heart, courage and teamwork. The hard work throughout the year paid off as they brought the trophy back to Youghal

Patrick O’Mahony Memorial Hurling Trophy – Saturday 18th Oct 2014
The Youghal U14 team were invited to the Patrick O'Mahony (Imokilly) Memorial Hurling tournament in Killeagh on Saturday the 18th of October. In the first game Youghal faced the mighty Glen. With a gale of wind at their backs Youghal got a taste of tournament hurling when the Glen took an early two point lead. Youghal rallied with goals from Jake O'Brien and the mighty Evan Kennedy. In the second half Youghal faced a gale of wind and Liam Ansbro Moylan dropped back as sweeper and dominated superbly to lead Youghal to a 5 point victory.
Next up was a very strong Watergrasshill team , against the strong breeze Youghal caught the Hill with a well taken goal from Dion O’Donoghue. With Kyle Brown dominating at number 6 and Oran Finn working tirelessly at wing back. The additions of Tiarnan McCarthy, John Murphy and Dean Colman, Youghal steadied the show. Youghal saw out the game with a couple of well taken points and the game ended on a high note with Alan Carter and Kelvin Yellop stretching the Watergrasshill defence.
With two wins Youghal qualified for the final against the determined home side of Killeagh. Youghal started with the gale but found scores hard to come by. A monster point from Jake Cooper followed by a goal from Evan Kennedy broke the deadlock.
However, then followed twelve minutes of onslaught from Killeagh, who scored a goal right after the break to rattle Youghal. Scores against the wind were vital with points from Ruairi McMahon and Dion O’Donoghue. Killeagh with a two point deficit dug deep and went searching for victory. With Peter Kirk calling the shots in goal, unbelievable defending was on show from Jack McGrath and Jack Dorrian, Ian Fitzgerald Hehir, Ethan Cliffe and Cian O’Sullivan. The work rate in midfield was immense with Colm Breslan and Aidan Kelly covering every blade of grass. The experience of Liam Ansbro Moylan, Kyle Brown and Dylan Roche was vital. Youghal dug deep and secured victory through immense heart, courage and teamwork. The hard work throughout the year paid off as they brought the trophy back to Youghal.
Many thanks to the hosts Killeagh especially Colman Motherway for an excellently organised tournament. 

U12 footballers clinch League title On the 17th October Youghal played Cois Brid in Magniershill, in what was a winner takes all encounter. Previously Youghal had played 5 league matches, winning 4, so form was good.

​Youghal were victorious on the night and went on to win the West Waterford U12 football league with a hard fought victory over a gallant Cois Brid side

Victorious players were:- Shane Morgan, Seán Owens, Joshua Varian, Jason Coleman, Aaron Creamor, Joshua Blanke, Ben Terry, Cullan Morrissey, Conor O Neill, Danny Dorrian, Niall Sheehan, Nathan Born, Brian O' Driscoll, Evan Villis, Cian Nicholson, Oreoluwa Amosu, Cian Coleman Butler, Luke Kennedy, Culann Geary, Oisin Hill, Josh Persaud.

​ Well done also to Hugh Dorrian, Tucker O’Connell, Alan Downing, Johnny Morgan and Dave Kilgallon

U12 Ladies Football.
The U12 ladies have had an eventful few weeks with action against some of the top teams in Cork. First up was a narrow defeat against Erins Own on a wet and windy evening in Magners Hill where the girls just narrowly missed out in qualifying for the County A championship after going down by a late goal, Erins Own subsequently went on to quality for the A County Final. This defeat meant that we would play in the B County Championship (a first for any team from the Club to reach this grade). Our first game was against St Marys (Liscarroll / Dromina combination) where the girls put on an outstanding 2ndhalf performance to win by 8 pts. Next up was Éire Óg in the County semi-final where both teams put on an outstanding display of football. Éire Óg hit the front for the first time with 2 minutes to go and as the girls were chasing the equalising point we conceded an injury time goal on a breakaway attack which dashed our County dreams, a title subsequently won by Éire Óg. The management, club officers and parents are all in agreement that this group of ladies have given tremendous entertainment throughout the year and here’s hoping that well deserved success will not be far away.
 U12A East Cork Championship Semi-Final Eochaill 6-8 Na Piarsaig 2-7
Our U12 Gold team headed up to Fairhill on a sunny but cold Sunday morning to take on the the home team in this year's A championship semi-final. The first half was a very even affair unlike their earlier clash in July, with very little between the teams with both defences generally on top to leave the home side 2 points ahead 2-4 to 2-2 at the short whistle. To their credit the Youghal girls came out a team transformed and started to play some beautiful open football which resulted in great scores to put the game beyond Na Piarsaig's reach. In fairness the final scoreline doesn't due justice to a very determined performance from the local girls. It would be a bit unfair to single out any particular individuals as this was a great team effort so well done to all 15 girls on the day who gave it their all and are now looking forward to contesting the A Championship Final and the B League Final v Fermoy.
Our Maroon team are busy preparing for their C Championship semi-final against Mayfield with Carrigtwohill awaiting the winners in the Final.

U10 Ladies Football.The U10 ladies continued with their unbeaten run to qualify for the league semi-final where they overcame a determined Rock Bán side by 2 points to qualify for the A final against Aghada. Best of luck to all players and management.

U11 footballers clinch Division 1 League title and win the DOUBLE.... On the 10th October our U11 panel welcomed Ballinacourty to Magniershill for an eagerly anticipated winner takes all clash on a fine Friday for our final football league match in the Waterford Town & Country Division 1 League. Both teams had gone through the whole league campaign unbeaten up to this, but the fact that Youghal had drawn its opening fixture away to Rathgormack, meant nothing short of victory would do the Youghal boys.

You could sense from the mood around the pitch that this was no ordinary league match, and the large crowd that gathered paid testament to this. The referee Jim Daly threw in the ball right on time and the match started at a ferocious pace and it must be said it continued right up to the final whistle, which all players from both sides must be complimented on. It wasn’t long before Youghal began to take control in midfield and started to create some good scoring chances. The highlight of the first half was the move which led to Youghal scoring the opening goal. The ball was worked up the field from the full back line and after several inter passes, it found its way to Josh ‘Gooch’ Persuad where he finished it with a superb shot to the top corner, giving the keeper no chance. At halftime the score line read Youghal 1-5, Ballinacourty 0-1.

​In the second half, the game continued as it did in the first half, but Ballinacourty to their credit, began to assert themselves on the match. In fact during the mid 15 minute period they scored 1-4 without reply. But to the Youghal boys credit, they regained their composure in the last couple of minutes and created a few chances of their own, one of which, Devon O’Donoghue coolly slotted the ball over the bar. This was the insurance point Youghal needed and when the referee finally brought an end to the match, jubilant scenes ensued. 

It was a special night for these lads as they completed the double. Each of the players deserve great credit for the hard work and skill shown throughout the league campaign. A special mention to Josh ‘Gooch’ Persuad, our best footballer all year, sometimes unplayable and definitely has a bright future ahead. Another great night for this panel of players and I am sure there will be many more to follow.

U11 Panel - Wisdom Sobo, Morgan Twohig, Oisin Hill, Ruairi Fitzgerald, Conor Savage, Cúlann Geary, Sean O Riordan, Michael Breathnach (0-1), Devon O Donoghue (0-1), Enda Cronin (0-1), Kyle Joyce (0-1), Josh Persuad (1-1), Eoin McGrath, Sean Hehir, Fionn Gardiner, Conor McArdle, Conor Butler Roche, Nathan Daly (0-1), Chris Brophy, Eoin Sheridan, David Murphy & Panos Karousos. Missing on the night were Aidan Perry (Inj), Seamus Ó Maitiú and Declan Daly.

​Well done also to Alan Geary, Pat Mackey and Alan Fox.