Bay Rovers AFC

Our Inter Bay Rovers U12’s travelled to Bunratty United AFC tonight to play a West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League match in a mid table clash.
Despite conseeding early in the game they came back to draw 2-2 at the break.
After wonderful wing play from right back James Donaldson with a slick cross headed off the cross bar by Jack O Kane and finished off by Charlie Clifford. The second goal from Vadzim Prystupa came after a lovely assist from Kai Maloney.
Bunratty scored a penalty to take the lead and try as they would the boys couldn't get that equalizer.
Thanks to Bunratty for a highly competitive match.

Standout player was Jack O'Kane with excellent overall performances from James Donaldson and Charlie Clifford.

Thanks to referee Martin Coakley and to our supporters and team sponsor Michael Twomey Butchers.

Well done girls and all involved from all in Bay Rovers, great achievement🏆

Last night our U12 Girls travelled to play InterClonakilty AFC in our last league fixture of the West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League and although having shown vast improvements from the first encounter the home team won 1-0.
It was a tough encounter against the league leaders with both teams playing some lovely football.
Both sides had chances with Izzy Ross, Lilyrose O'Donovan, and Katelyn Coppinger going close with shots on target but it was inter Clonakilty who managed to slot one of their chances to take the game in the second half.
Some great performances all round with Emily being outstanding in goals, Ellie and Annie in defence with Ciara going well in midfield.
Standout player:
Emily McSweeney
Star players
Ellie Mullany
Annie Hourihan
Ciara O'Sullivan
Thanks to Clonakilty for hosting and for a very competitive match, referee Sean Doyle, our supporters and team sponsor Bespoke.

Our u14 boys travelled to Coolea this evening to play Sullane FC in a West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League match.
After a good opening half both teams were held scoreless going in nil all at half time.
In the second half Rovers scored 3 and conceded one with our goals coming from Eoghan, Brendan and Sam resulting in Rovers taking the points with great team performance from all the lads.
Stand out player:
Eoin Mccarthy
Star Players:
Max Leahy
Owen Myler
Sam Mullany
Thanks to Sullane for hosting and to referee Martin Coakley.
Also thanks to our supporters and team sponsor OB Woodcrafts

This morning our Juniors team welcomed Skibbereen AFC WCL to Lisheens for the second match of the recently started West Cork League.
The lads went in down 2 nil at the break after conceding 2 goals early on and the match would end in a 3-1 win for the away team with Rovers sole goal coming through a well taken penalty from Eoin in the second half.
Whilst the result wasn’t in our favour there is a long season ahead and with a lot of new players on the team they will only be improving.
Thanks to Skibb for a highly competitive match and to referee Jack Forbes.
Thanks to team sponsor Danny Collins Boston Bar.

Pictured below is the handover of new kits for the Bay Rovers Juniors Team who are competing in the West Cork League.
As always we are very lucky to have such great support from Danny Collins proprietor of Boston Bar in Bantry.
Over the years Danny has sponsored many kits to various teams in the club and as always we are very grateful for his support.
Top pic is of Danny presenting Juniors coach and Club Secretary Steve Bowden with a jersey.
Pic bottom left is Danny presenting our new Captain Alex Young with a jersey.
Pic bottom right is a selection of the panel modelling the new kit.
The jerseys won’t be clean for long as tomorrow sees the lads take on Skibbereen AFC at home in Lisheens with an 11 o’clock kick off hoping to carry on from their winning start last week.
Please come along and support⚽️⚽️

This evening our Inter Bay Rovers Under 12 team welcomed Dunmanway Town Dynamos to Lisheens in a West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League match which ended in a 3 all draw.
The lads went from being two goals down to fighting back to almost nick it at the end.
The fightback started with a first half goal from Kai Moloney straight from a corner.
The second was scored by Jack O'Kane after amazing dribbling and skill from Ruairi O'Donovan on the left wing.
Last goal was scored by Christopher O'Flynn after more wing work from Ruairi and an assist from Charlie Clifford. Some important saves from Oran Quirke near the end to keep on level terms.
Standout player:
Ruairi O'Donovan who had a fantastic performance on the left wing.
Star players:
Oran Quirke
James Donaldson
Sean O'Sullivan
Thanks to referee Ciarán Cronin, Dunmanway for a highly competitive match and to our supporters and also team sponsor Michael Twomey Butchers

Best of luck to Oskar ⚽️

The West Cork Academy is delighted to welcome Oskar Ustjanowski from Rovers AFC who enrolls into the academy as part of the intake for the 2024-25 season. Oskar is a talented and progressive player who impressed coaches at the assessments with his all-round ability. We look forward to working with Oskar on his development pathway.

Ardfield F.C. BEARA UNITED FC Castlelack FC Clonakilty AFC Kilmichael Rovers Football Club Dunmanway Town Soccer Club Drinagh Rangers AFC Skibbereen AFC Riverside Athletic WCSL West Cork League Sports Gear Direct West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League Academy Bantry.ie Just4keepers Cork Bart Ustjanowski

Bay Rovers u12 girls have played 2 matches in quick succession in the West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League coming away with 2 wins.
First up was an away fixture to Drinagh Rangers coming away with a 3-1 win with best of the goals coming from LilyRose in the second half ably assisted by Izzy and Lily Óg.
Stand out player:
Libby Hicks
Star players:
LilyRose O Donovan
Izzy Ross
Ellie Mullany
Referee: Ciarán Cronin
Next up was a home fixture in Lisheens with lyrerovers which resulted in a 2-1 win for the home team with goals from Izzy in each half.
Some great performances all round but notably Asta was in great form in midfield, Emma Barry O’ Callaghan in defence and also a fine penalty save from keeper Emily.
Stand out player:
Asta Kaktaviciute
Star Players:
Emily McSweeney
Izzy Ross
Emma Barry O’ Callaghan
Referee: Colin Clancy
After a tough start to season it’s great to see all the girls and coaches hard work and commitment paying off
Thanks to team sponsor Bantry Bespoke Joinery.

Bay Rovers Celtic Under 13’s traveled to Togher last night for a West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League match with the home team taking the win 5-3.
Celtic team are proud of their three beautiful goals from Jamie Wiseman, Tadhg Harrington, and Daniel O Sullivan. They were well matched with Togher going into half time level.
Togher got the better of us in the second half to walk away with the win. The Bay Rovers Celtic team has had a tough season this year as a newly formed team, but they have continued to show up and play with big effort and heart.
Star players, as well as our goal scorers:
Cian Hennessy
Jamie O Connor
Billy Crews.
Thanks to referee Anthony McDermott and team sponsor Newtown pharmacy.

It's been an unbelievable few months for over 170 kids from U6s-U11s attending our O Keeffe's Supervalu Bantry sponsored Bay Rovers Academy in conjunction with Mid Cork Coaching .
The fun, enthusiasm, and professionalism MCC have brought to the club has been unbelievable. With their help, it will only improve and develop our future players to the benefit of our club and the WCSSL. Thanks to Cormac, Greg and all the crew.
Thanks to BEARA UNITED FC for coming over to our ground today and helping make the last Academy day a special one.

A great start to the season for our Junior team. 3-1 win over Mizen Hob. Goalscorers Calvin Cronin, Eoin Bowden and Eil Reynolds in his first start for the team. Thanks to Kieran Hourihan for helping us out in goal today after playing for the Masters yesterday.

Our Junior's are back for their first match of the new season tomorrow. Lots of new players, we'll see how it goes! 11am ko v Mizen Hob in Kealkill.
Come along.
We have a new kit on the way, not in time for tomorrow a new captain and a new sponsor. All will be revealed next week.

A great performance from our Masters team today in the WCL Shield final but unfortunately conceded a late goal to just miss out. Well done to Sullane.

Best of luck to our Masters team today in the Shield final. 4pm KO in Brinny 🏆🏆

Tonight's draw results.

Numbers drawn

7, 12, 16, 23. No main winner.

3x €50 Luck dip winners...

Kathline O'Sullivan, Melinda Mulhall, Breda McCarthy

Well done, we'll be in touch.

Next Jackpot €900.

Thank you for playing our lotto. Your continued support is much appreciated and it enables the development of our club.

Draw tonight at 9pm.
Follow the link for a chance to win the €850 jackpot.

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Tonight our u16’s girls travelled to Drinagh Rangers AFC for our second league encounter.
We were in it at half time going in 2-1 down with a fantastic free kick from Amy.
In the 2nd half the girls didn’t give up but Drinagh were clinical and ran out comfortable winners on the night.
Well done to Drinagh on claiming the u16’s West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League title after a great league campaign and also to our own girls who finished runners up.
Thanks to Drinagh and coaches for hosting, referee Martin Coakley and to our supporters as always for cheering on the girls .
Team sponsor Connie Manning Windows Ltd.
Stand out player:
Amy O Donovan
Players of Note:
Abbie O Sullivan
Chloe Daly
Sophie Daly

Coerver Coaching GIRLS Performance Academy makes its return on September 4th in Dunmanway for girls 8-14 of any playing ability. Limited number of places available for one of our only two GIRLS academies in Munster. Book on the link bellow.

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On a very cold and relentlessly wet Thursday evening our U14 girls welcomed lyrerovers to Lisheens for a West Cork Schoolboys and Schoolgirls League match.
Although the weather conditions were terrible both teams displayed some very skilful and entertaining football with our girls playing very positively from start to finish.
We took the lead from a beautiful through ball from Sara, finding Michaela who made no mistake with a clinical finish to the keepers right.
There would be plenty of chances for both teams to come but both keepers were on top form and it would end in a 1-0 win for the home team.
All of our girls showed great commitment and special mention for Ellie who stepped up from U12’s to help us out.
Great credit to both teams and to the supporters who braved the weather and great credit also to Referee Ciarán Cronin who on a bad night was able to let the game flow fairly.
Sponsors Jimmy Barry Motors
Stand out player:
Claire Healy
Star Players:
Michaela O Sullivan
Kate O Sullivan
Sara Murphy

The u 13 boys premier team stepped out this evening against Clonakilty AFC in what turned out to be a great evening of football.
Rvs took an early lead through a great long range shot from killian o sullivan but were soon pegged back by clon who equalized soon after.
The boys stepped it up again and 2 more fantastic strikes from killian and another powerful effort from eoin hickey made it 4-1 at the break.
The boys kept plugging away in 2nd half but weren't able to add a 5th.
Clon got another and applied some pressure at the end but the game finished 4-2.
Motm was killian o sullivan,with calvin o brian,sean o sullivan and fionn wiseman as star players.
Well done and thanks to clonakilty for travelling and the reff also and to our sponsors Designs & Signs

Best of luck to all students receiving their Leaving Cert results today!!

Tonight's draw results.

Numbers drawn

5, 9, 16, 24. No main winner.

3x €50 Luck dip winners...

Mags McCarthy, Shane Sullivan, Nikole O'Sullivan

Well done, we'll be in touch.

Next Jackpot €850.

Thank you for playing our lotto. Your continued support is much appreciated and it enables the development of our club.

Club lottery this evening!
Jackpot €800.
Draw takes place at 9pm.
Follow the link to enter. https://bayroversafc.clubforce.com/products/lotto?fbclid=IwY2xjawEZiuJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRmCy4yPG5z9wl4j4Ob4J4OGJcaW-l9OTICDLGb4jUdOrxeBJvVBPxyRqg_aem_yrRMlZ3ycJIuUR8oH54FlQ