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Minor Results 2003

25/01/04 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Final
BALLYHEA 2-12 DOUGLAS 2-11 @ Coachford
On Sunday last our minors finished off the year unfortunately as runners-up to Douglas on the slenderest of margins at Coachford after a very close first half in which Neil Buckley scored two marvellous goals within one minute after good work from Maurice O' Sullivan. The teams went in at the half level with the score at Douglas 1-7 Ballyhea 2-4. The second half took up where the first finished with both teams piling on the pressure on each opponents defence but as the final whistle sounded it was to be heartbreak once again as Doglas held on the 1 one point victory.
SCORERS - Eoin O' Sullivan 0-1, Edward Rea 0-1, Maurice O' Sullivan 0-5, Gavin Morrissey 0-1, Neil Buckley 2-2, Stephen O' Sullivan
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Trevor O' Sullivan, Barry Coleman, Francis McNamara, Owen O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Maurice O' Sullivan, John William O' Brien, Edward Rea, Gavin Morrissey, Stephen O' Sullivan, Neil Buckley
BALLYHEA SUBS - David O' Riordan, James Morrissey, Dermot Hawe, Donie Lenihen, David Duane

28/12/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Semi-Final
BALLYHEA 4-16 DUHALLOW 0-6 @ Meelin
Our Minors advanced to the County Premier Hurling league Final with this impressive victory over divisional side Duhallow. Early goal from Stephen O' Sullivan and Maurice O' Sullivan set the tone and a third from Neil Buckley saw us leading at the break 3-11 to 0-3. The second half saw a fourth gola from Gavin Morrissey and fine points from Maurice O'Sullivan, Barry Coleman, Edward Rea, and John O' Riordan.
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 1-6, Neil Buckley 1-3, Gavin Morrissey 1-2, Stephen O' Sullivan 1-1, Barry Coleman 0-2, John O' Riordan 0-1, Edward Rea 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Trevor O' Sullivan, Barry Coleman, Francis McNamara, Owen O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Maurice O' Sullivan, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Gavin Morrissey, John O' Riordan, Neil Buckley
BALLYHEA SUBS - David O' Riordan, James Morrissey, Dermot Hawe, Donie Lenihen, David Duane

19/10/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling Championship Final (Country Section)
NEWTOWN 0-14 BALLYHEA 1-7 @ Buttevant
Ballyhea were beaten by a hungrier Newtown side in this year's County Premier Minor Hurling Final which was played on Sunday last on a magnificent Buttevant pitch. Ballyhea started the brighter with points from Maurice O' Sullivan and Neil Buckley inside the opening ten minutes. Newtown levelled the tie after 20 mintes of play. Ballyhea goaled before the break from corner forward David O' Riordan to give them a three point advantage at the break. In a closly fought second half Newtown raised their game hitting some long range points and excellent frees. Some wayward shooting from Ballyhea allowed Newtown to drift into a 4 point lead approaching the full time whistle to give Newtown a well deserved victory.
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Gavin Morrissey, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Owen O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Maurice O' Sullivan, John William O' Brien, Dermot Hawe, David O' Riordan, John O' Riordan, Neil Buckley

27/09/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling Championship Semi-Final
BALLYHEA 2-10 VALLEY ROVERS 1-11 @ Pairc Ui Rinn
Despite being reduced to 14 men with 10 mintes to go in the 1st half, our Minors showed great character by defeating Valley Rovers at Pairc Ui Rinn last Saturday to set up an all North Cork County Final with neighbours Newtown. Both sides exchanged two early points. Ballyhea gradually settled with Owen O' Sullivan very impressive at midfield along with Neil Buckley and Maurice O' Sullivan in attack and Buckley goaled in the 10th minute after great work by Edward Rea and John O' Riordan 1-2 to 0-3. Both sides added a point before a long Barry Coleman free hit the Valley Rovers upright with the rebound falling to Maurice O' Sullivan who had his sides second goal. The winners added three quick points on the trot to open up a 2-6 to 0-4 lead after 20 minutes. However Valley Rovers clawed their way back and at the break they had reduced our lead to 2-7 to 1-6. In the second half Valley Rovers pressed hard but found our Backline hard to break down. By the end of the 3rd quarter the winners were 2-9 to 1-7 ahead. Valley Rovers were denied a goal in the 50th minute when Danny O' Donoghue saved a close in free. Valley Rovers then added two points to come within a goal 2-9 to 1-9. Both sides added another point before Maurice O' Sullivan scored a great point before the final whistle to set up a final meeting with neighbours Newtown.
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 1-4, Neil Buckley 1-1, Barry Coleman 0-2, Owen O' Sullivan 0-1, Gavin Morrissey 0-1, John O' Riordan 0-1, John William O' Brien 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Trevor O' Sullivan, Barry Coleman, Francis McNamara, Owen O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Maurice O' Sullivan, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Gavin Morrissey, John O' Riordan, Neil Buckley
BALLYHEA SUBS - Dermot Hawe for Francis McNamara

04/09/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 8
BALLYHEA 3-21 ERINS OWN 3-7 @ Ballyhea
Another fine victory for the minors last Thursday night at the Field. At Half-time we led 1-12 to 2-3 with a well taken goal from Dermot Hawe in the 20th min. Further second-half goals from Neil Buckley and Stephen O' Sullivan insured another important brace of league points
SCORERS - Nial Buckley 1-5, Stephen O' Sullivan 1-1, Dermot Hawe 1-1, Maurice O' Sullivan 0-9, James Morrissey 0-3, John O' Riordan 0-1, Barry Coleman 0-1.
BALLYHEA TEAM - David O' Riordan, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, John O' Riordan, Barry Coleman, Gavin Morrissey, Owen O' Sullivan, Edward Rae, Maurice O' Sullivan, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Dermot Hawe, James Morrissey, Nial Buckley
BALLYHEA SUBS - Kevin O' Connor, David Duane, Donal Linehen (all used)

29/08/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling Championship 1/4 Final
BALLYHEA 2-16 BALLINHASSIG 2-8 @ Coachford
The minors advanced to the County Premier Hurling Championship Semi-Final last Friday evening with a comprehensive victory over Ballinhassig at Coachford. The South-east side got off to a dream start with a goal from intercounty player Michael Aherne after 5 mins, to lead 1-2 to 0-1. Points from Maurice O' Sullivan (12 min) and Niall Buckley (14 min) left 2 points between the sides. Owen O' Sullivan pointed in the 16th minute and 2 minutes later Niall Buckley goaled from close range as Ballyhea took control. Maurice O' Sullivan had 2 further points and sandwiched in between, John O' Riordan goaled as Ballyhea led 2-7 to -14 at the break. Maurice O' Sullivan pointed in the 32nd min before Ballinhassig had 3 pointed frees to come within 4 points, but Ballyhea took control again with 6 unanswered points to lead 2-14 to 1-7 with 10 minutes remaining. Ballinhassig did have a late goal from a 21 yard free but points from Barry Coleman and Niall Buckley reconsolidated Ballyhea's lead and a meeting with Valley Rovers in the Semi-Final.
SCORERS - Niall Buckley 1-4, Maurice O' Sullivan 0-7, John O' Riordan 1-0, Owen O' Sullivan 0-2, Barry Coleman 0-2, John William O' Brien 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, David O' Riordan, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Owen O' Sullivan, Niall Buckley, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Maurice O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Gavin Morrissey.
BALLYHEA SUBS - Dermot Hawe, James Morrissey, David Duane, Donal Linehen, Kevin O' Connor

19/08/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 7
BALLYHEA 0-20 SARSFIELDS 2-7 @ Ballyclough
Another good victory for our minors in this Minor League tie at Ballyclough. Ballyhea led 0-14 to 1-3 at half-time. Further points in the second half from the O' Sullivan trio of Maurice, Owen and Stephen ensured another important brace of league points.
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 0-9, Barry Coleman 0-3, Stephen O' Sullivan 0-2, Owen O' Sullivan 0-2, John William O' Brien 0-2, Trevor O' Sullivan 0-1, John O' Riordan 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, David O' Riordan, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Owen O' Sullivan, Niall Buckley, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Maurice O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Dermot Hawe.
BALLYHEA SUBS - Kenneth O' Donoghue, James Morrissey, Donal Linehan (all used)

06/08/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 6
BALLYHEA 1-11 MIDLETON 2-8 @ Midleton
Ballyhea came away with a share of spoils after an exciting encounter in League last Wednesday night. The home side led 1-1 to 0-3 after 15 mins. Neil Buckley (2nd min) and Owen O' Sullivan (4th and 15th min) scoring for Ballyhea, Midletons goal coming in the 14th min.. Ballyhea had a well taken goal from Stephen O' Sullivan in the 23rd minute. But Midleton goaled again in the 28th min to leave Ballyhea leading by a single point at the break 1-7 to 2-3. The second half was very evenly contested and thanks to the accuracy of Maurice O' Sullivan Ballyhea forced ahead 1-11 to 2-6 with 4 mins remaining. But 2 late points earned Midleton a share of the spoils
SCORERS - Stephen O' Sullivan 1-0, Maurice O' Sullivan 0-5, Neil Buckley 0-3, Owen O' Sullivan 0-2, Barry Coleman 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - David O' Riordan, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank Mcnamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, edward Rea, Owen O' Sullivan, Niall Buckley, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Maurice O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Dermot Hawe.
BALLYHEA SUBS - Kenneth O' Donoghue, James Morrissey (both used), David Duane, Kevin O' Connor

19/07/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling Championship 1st Round
BALLYHEA 3-12 NEWTOWN 1-5 @ Charleville
The minors advanced to the 3rd Round of the county with this impressive victory over Newtown at Charleville last Saturday night. The first half was evenly contested and after 20 mins Ballyhea led by just 2 points 0-4 to 0-1 after playing with a strong wind. But a blistering finish to the half saw Stephen O' Sullivan crack home an excellent goal after good work by John O' Riordan followed by points from Maurice O' Sullivan and an excellent sideline cut from Stephen O' Sullivan. Then a minute before the break Niall Buckley goaled to send us 2-6 to 0-3 clear at the half-time whistle. Ballyhea had early 2nd half points from Edward Rea and Niall Buckley before Newtown were thrown a life line with a goal from a 21 yard free. Ballyhea though replied again with points from Niall Buckley and John O' Riordan. And as conditions got worse Ballyhea finished with a goal from Niall Buckley and two futher points from Nial to run out comfortable winners.
SCORERS - Niall Buckley 2-4, Stephen O' Sullivan 1-1, Maurice O' Sullivan 0-4, John William O' Brien 0-1, Edward Rea 0-1, John O' Riordan 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank Mcnamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Owen O' Sullivan, Niall Buckley, John William O' Brien, Stephen O' Sullivan, Maurice O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Gavin Morrissey

04/07/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 5
BALLYHEA 2-11 GLEN ROVERS 1-11 @ Glen Field
Ballyhea overcame the challenge of Glen Rovers in this 'top of the table' clash in the Co Premier Minor Hurling League which was played in the Glen Field on Friday evening last.In what was a tremendous game of hurling, with real championship flavour, both sides fought to the final whistle and in the end, it was the goals, one in each half, scored by Ballyhea that gave them the spoils. Glen Rovers opened brightly with a brace of points but a goal scored by John O'Riordan midway through the first half for the Avondhu side ensured that they went in at the break, leading 1-5 to 0-5, The home side came out for the second half in a determined mood and quickly took the lead with a goal and point from the ever dangerous Barry Hackett. However, Ballyhea seeing the danger again upped their game with Danny O'Donoghue in goal, making a number of important saves. A goal from Gavin Morrissey at the three quarter stage eased their situation but the Glen fought back with some superb points from sub Patrick Horgan. As the result hung on a knife-edge Glen Rovers went in an all-out attack but Ballyhea's defence stood firm and on several occasions denied their opponents an all important goal.
SCORERS - Niall Buckley 0-5, John O' Riordan 1-0, Gavin Morrissey 1-0, Barry Coleman 0-3, Edward Rea 0-1, Dermot Hawe 0-1, Eoin O' Sullivan 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank Mcnamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Stephen O' Sullivan, Eoin O' Sullivan, John William O' Brien, Niall Buckley, Gavin Morrissey, Dermot Hawe
BALLYHEA SUBS - Dermot Hawe, David O' Riordan

24/04/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 4
BALLYHEA 3-7 NEWTOWN 1-7 @ Ballyhea
The minor hurlers made it 4 wins out of 4 after this victory over neighbours Newtown at Ballyhea last Thursday night after an entertaining hours hurling. Ballyhea led 1-3 to 0-5 at half time, the goal coming from a brilliant over head strike from Stephen O' Sullivan in the 15th minute. Ballyhea had further goals from John O' Riordan and Maurice O' Sullivan to run out winners by 6 points.
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 1-3, John O' Riordan 1-2, Stephen O' Sullivan 1-0, Owen O' Sullivan 0-1, Barry Coleman 0-1.
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank Mcnamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, John William O' Brien, Neil Buckley, Owen O' Sullivan, Edward Rea, Gavin Morrissey, Maurice O' Sullivan, Stephen O' Sullivan
BALLYHEA SUBS - Dermot Hawe, David O' Riordan, Donal Linehan, David Duane, James Morrissey, Gerard O' Leary Daly, Ken O' Donoghue, Kevin O' Connor,

16/04/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 3
MALLOW 1-2 BALLYHEA 2-10 @ Mallow
The minors made it three wins out of three with this victory over Mallow at Mallow last Wednesday. At Half-time we led 0-5 to 0-1. Two goals from Maurice O' Sullivan in the seond half sealed another fine victory.
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 2-6, Barry Coleman 0-2, John William O' Brien 0-1, Stephen O' Sullivan 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - David O' Riordan, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank McNamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Owen O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Edward Rea, John William O' Brien, Neil Buckley, Joey Herlihy, Maurice O' Sullivan, Stephen O' Sullivan
BALLYHEA SUBS - Gavin Morrissey, Dermot Hawe, David Duane, Gerard O' Leary Daly, James Morrissey, Donie Linehen, Kevin O' Connor

13/04/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 2
BALLYHEA 1-7 WATERGRASSHILL 0-3 @ Watergrasshill
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 1-4, John O' Riordan 0-1, John William O' Brien 0-1, Joey O' Herlihy 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank McNamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Owen O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Edward Rea, John William O' Brien, Joey Herlihy, Stephen O' Sullivan, Maurice O' Sullivan, Niall Buckley
BALLYHEA SUBS - Gavin Morrissey, Dermot Hawe, David O' Riordan, David Duane, James Morrissey, Donal Lenihan

30/03/03 - Cork County Premier Hurling League Round 1
BALLYHEA 3-9 BISHOPSTOWN 1-10 @ Ballyhea
The minors opened their league campaign with a 5 point victory over a very skillful Bishopstown side last Sunday evening at Ballyhea. Maurice O' Sullivan goals in the 7th and 16th mins helped us to a 2-6 to 0-3 lead at half-time. Town stuck to their task and a goal in the 58th minute reduced Ballyhea's lead to just 2 points, but Ballyhea replied immediately with a brilliant goal from John O' Riordan to seal the points.
SCORERS - Maurice O' Sullivan 2-7, John O' Riordan 1-0, Neil Buckley 0-1, Barry Coleman 0-1
BALLYHEA TEAM - Danny O' Donoghue, Martin O' Keeffe, Michael Morrissey, Hugh O' Leary, Frank McNamara, Barry Coleman, Trevor O' Sullivan, Owen O' Sullivan, John O' Riordan, Edward Rea, John William O' Brien, Neil Buckley, Dermot Hawe, Maurice O' Sullivan, Gavin Morrissey
BALLYHEA SUBS Stepehn O' Sullivan, David O' Riordan, Ger O' Leary Daly, Donal Linehen, David Duane, Kevin O' Connor