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<h3><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);">U16A Championship Final</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);">Cobh 32 Fr Mathews 30</span></h3>
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<p>What a three days it’s been for our U16A girls! On Wednesday, they suffered a league defeat at home to Fr Mathews. Thursday saw a championship semifinal win over Bantry, losing Leah O’Connell to injury in the process, and last night saw them claim an astonishing victory over Fr Mathews to avenge the Wednesday night defeat.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The foundation of the victory was laid in the opening quarter. Katie Tarrant opened the scoring with a free throw. Leah Duggan added 2 points before a basket from Sally Palmer opened up an early lead. With Fr Mathews picking up early fouls and having to go to their bench, Cobh took advantage to open up a 5 point lead with further baskets from Leah, Katie, Sarahrose Walsh and a free throw by Sally. Cobh lead 12-7 at the end of the first quarter.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The second quarter saw both teams trading baskets. Three pointers from Emma O’Keeffe and Lucy O’Shea saw Cobh keep their lead intact, another Katie basket and free throws from Lucy and Katie saw Cobh lead 22-15 at the half time break. We were beginning to dream of an upset.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The second half was a tale of two very different quarters. With our post defence doing a great job on the major inside threat from Fr Mathews, Cobh extended their lead in the third. 7 points from Katie and a basket from Sally saw the lead grow and with Fr Mathews restricted to two points with free throws from Rachel Bowdren, we entered the last quarter leading 31-17. We had no idea what we were about to face.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The response from Fr Mathews in the fourth quarter was immense. With Lucie Healy, Grace Maher and Rachel Bowdren leading the way, the proverbial kitchen sink was thrown at Cobh. Our girls were fighting heroically in defence with contributions from Carla Bonfill, Sally and Sarahrose keeping Fr Mathews off the boards but we struggled to get any continuity on offence. There were many anxious looks at the scoreboard as Mathews whittled away the lead. Timeouts by coaches Shane Brennan and Cathy Duggan helped to ease the nerves and when Lucy converted 1 of 2 free throws, the realisation of a famous victory was achieved. Amid emotional scenes, the final buzzer saw Cobh retain the U16A trophy after a two year Covid wait.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Katie Tarrant was a deserved MVP with 13 points and received her award from chairperson of the CLBB, John Ferris. Secretary of the CLBB, Clodagh O’Driscoll, presented the U16A Cup to captain Lucy O’Shea and the cup was heading back to the harbour town. Commiserations to Fr Mathews but huge credit must be given to the girls and their coaches for his achievement. To overcome three previous defeats to Mathews showed remarkable fortitude by young athletes and a preparation job well done by their coaches.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Team:  Eve Daly Brennan, Emma O’Keeffe (3), Leah Duggan (4), Lydia Kahn, Eva Murphy, Carla Bonfill, Katie Tarrant (13), Leah O’Connell, Sally Palmer (5), Lucy O’Shea (5), Sarahrose Walsh (2), Ruby O’Rourke.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Coach: Shane Brennan, Cathy Duggan</p>
<p>Ramblers lose out by odd goal in Derby thriller</p>
<p>FT Cobh Ramblers 2-3 Cork City</p>
<p>Almost 4,000 at tonight’s amazing Cork Derby. Beineón and Drinan with our goals as the away side take the win. We thank you all again for attending&nbsp;</p>
<p>Next up is Bray away on Friday&nbsp;</p>
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<h4><span style="color: rgb(41,105,176);">Cork's 96FM  Man of the Match in association with Garry McCarthy Trophies was Pierce Phillips.</span></h4>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);">Cove Boxing</span></h3>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(41,105,176);">All at Cove boxing club would like to wish David Quigley the very best of luck in the all Ireland finals tomorrow in dublin🥊🥊. Go smash it kidd</span>o.</p>
<h2><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);">First Swallow</span></h2>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">Tom O Sullivan Poetry &amp; Songs @tomosullivanmusic</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">I saw my first Swallow yesterday 22nd April 2022 on the Great Island. Here’s an original poem and artwork I created entitled “Return of the Swallows”.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">Please like and share and Follow my Page Tom O Sullivan Poetry &amp; Songs. Thank you.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(184,49,47);">Return of The Swallow</span><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">s</span></h4>
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<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Hooray, hooray the swallows have returned</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">Back to reclaim their nests in the barn.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> On the wire having a twittering chat</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">Back in their old familiar habitat.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Blue wings, a forked tail and stubby head</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">White undersides and a daub of red.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Welcome back to this place my friends</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">I’m so happy to see you home again.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> In the spring-time around Easter</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">You bring the promise of Summer.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> You have travelled far to get here</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">Since you left in October last year.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Where did you go on your sojourn?</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">During winter under the African sun.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Are you an Irish Bird that goes there</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">Or an African bird that comes here?</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> You have a double identity</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">And I need more clarity.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">There’s many a Piseóg</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">About the Fáinleog.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Like – Do not disturb their nest</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">If you want what’s best.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> But now it’s time to hunt for food</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">And get ready to rear your brood.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> Whatever the weather</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);">I hope we’ll enjoy this summer…….. together.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="color: rgb(40,50,78);"> (Copyright Thomas O Sullivan April 2021)</span></h4>
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