Mayfield GAA
Encyclopedia
Mayfied GAA Club is a Gaelic Athletic Association
club based in the Mayfield
area of Cork city, Ireland
. Teams are fielded in Gaelic football
, hurling
, and Ladies' Football
. The club participates in Cork GAA competitions and in Seandún
board competitions.
In 1893 Baile na mBocht was formed with Mr. Michael Fleming as the first secretary of the club. Baile na mbocht competed at both Minor and Junior level in the early years making their presence known with splendid victories in feiseanna and tournaments. The club refused to join the "merger" with Sarsfield proposed in 1922. During the troubled times in the 1920s the club was constantly harassed and many players were imprisoned. Walking to matches was a regular occasion up to the 1940s when there was wagonettes drawn by two horses. In 1935 the Cork Junior Hurling Championship
final between Mayfield and Castlemartyr
, which is especially famous in that this final was played four times and never brought to conclusion. The County Board decided that no medals would be presented and both teams were suspended.
Modern Times
The years from 1965-1975 were successful for the Mayfield teams, leading to the County Junior Hurling Championship win in 1978. Successful underage teams and street leagues are also a feature of this club in recent times. The Mayfield Club has had four different club premises over the years: the first club was in Betty's Lane(Glenamoy Lawn flats today) in the 1920s. The next premises was located on Kerry Lane (behind the Cotton Ball). The third premises was a hall adjacent to the Youth Club occupied during the 1940s and 1950s. In 1962 the club moved again to their present day location on Kerry Lane.
Following a lean period on the playing fields during the 1980s club fortunes began a major revival in the 1990s. A major restructuring of the underage section under the leadership of Juvenile Chairman Sean McCarthy began to pay dividends and the club won Minor A Championship football and hurling in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Followed by a City Division Junior A Football Championship in 1997 and Junior A Hurling Championship in 1999. Under the leadership of Club Chairman John Brennan, major developments took place including the complete upgrading of existing pitches and the addition of two new pitches. Also the total refurbishment of our Social Centre Kerry Road. In total £450,000 was spent on these developments from 1994 - 1999. In Jan 2002 our new complex comprising an ultra modern Gym, a Multi Purpose Hall, a 400 seat viewing stand,and new dressing rooms was opened. This new complex which is open to all members of the community makes our club one of the most advanced in terms of facilities in the County. In Jan 2004 the County Board recognizing the successful performances at Junior Football level over the previous five years regraded the club to Intermediate Football Status.
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
club based in the Mayfield
Mayfield, Cork
Mayfield, historically called Ballinamought , is an area in the northeast of Cork City, Ireland.-Geography:Mayfield is bounded to the north by the Glen River Valley, an aquiferous geological formation produced by a receding glacier during the last Ice Age...
area of Cork city, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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. Teams are fielded in Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
, hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
, and Ladies' Football
Ladies' Gaelic football
Ladies' Gaelic football is a team sport for women, very similar to Gaelic football, and co-ordinated by the Ladies' Gaelic Football Association...
. The club participates in Cork GAA competitions and in Seandún
Seandún GAA
Seandun GAA is a Gaelic football and Hurling division in the city of Cork, Ireland. It is one of eight divisions of Cork County Board. It organizes competitions for the clubs within the division, from Under 12 up to the adult level. The winners of these competitions compete against other divisional...
board competitions.
History
Early YearsIn 1893 Baile na mBocht was formed with Mr. Michael Fleming as the first secretary of the club. Baile na mbocht competed at both Minor and Junior level in the early years making their presence known with splendid victories in feiseanna and tournaments. The club refused to join the "merger" with Sarsfield proposed in 1922. During the troubled times in the 1920s the club was constantly harassed and many players were imprisoned. Walking to matches was a regular occasion up to the 1940s when there was wagonettes drawn by two horses. In 1935 the Cork Junior Hurling Championship
Cork Junior Hurling Championship
The Cork Junior Hurling Championship is the third tier championship for hurling clubs in Cork. The winners of this championship compete in the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship in the following year. This championship is often considered the most difficult championship to win, since more teams...
final between Mayfield and Castlemartyr
Castlemartyr GAA
Castlemartyr GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the village of Castlemartyr, Cork, Republic of Ireland. The club fields teams in both Gaelic football and hurling. It is a member of the Imokilly division of Cork GAA.-History:...
, which is especially famous in that this final was played four times and never brought to conclusion. The County Board decided that no medals would be presented and both teams were suspended.
Modern Times
The years from 1965-1975 were successful for the Mayfield teams, leading to the County Junior Hurling Championship win in 1978. Successful underage teams and street leagues are also a feature of this club in recent times. The Mayfield Club has had four different club premises over the years: the first club was in Betty's Lane(Glenamoy Lawn flats today) in the 1920s. The next premises was located on Kerry Lane (behind the Cotton Ball). The third premises was a hall adjacent to the Youth Club occupied during the 1940s and 1950s. In 1962 the club moved again to their present day location on Kerry Lane.
Following a lean period on the playing fields during the 1980s club fortunes began a major revival in the 1990s. A major restructuring of the underage section under the leadership of Juvenile Chairman Sean McCarthy began to pay dividends and the club won Minor A Championship football and hurling in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Followed by a City Division Junior A Football Championship in 1997 and Junior A Hurling Championship in 1999. Under the leadership of Club Chairman John Brennan, major developments took place including the complete upgrading of existing pitches and the addition of two new pitches. Also the total refurbishment of our Social Centre Kerry Road. In total £450,000 was spent on these developments from 1994 - 1999. In Jan 2002 our new complex comprising an ultra modern Gym, a Multi Purpose Hall, a 400 seat viewing stand,and new dressing rooms was opened. This new complex which is open to all members of the community makes our club one of the most advanced in terms of facilities in the County. In Jan 2004 the County Board recognizing the successful performances at Junior Football level over the previous five years regraded the club to Intermediate Football Status.
Achievements
- Cork Junior Hurling ChampionshipCork Junior Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Junior Hurling Championship is the third tier championship for hurling clubs in Cork. The winners of this championship compete in the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship in the following year. This championship is often considered the most difficult championship to win, since more teams...
Winners 1978 Runners-Up 1939, 1941, 1969 - Cork Minor B Hurling ChampionshipCork Minor B Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Minor B Hurling Championship is a hurling competition for Gaelic Athletic Association players under the age of 18 in County Cork, Ireland. This is the third tier championship, as stronger clubs will compete in the Cork Minor A Hurling Championship or the Premier Cork Minor Hurling...
Runners-Up 1987, 1989, 1990 - Cork Minor B Football ChampionshipCork Minor B Football ChampionshipThe Cork Minor B Football Championship is a Gaelic football competition played in County Cork, Ireland. The competition is between Gaelic Athletic Association clubs affiliated to the Cork board. All players have to under the age of 18 on January 1 of the year in which the competition is being held...
Runners-Up 1987 - Cork City Junior Hurling Championship Winners 1935, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1978, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011 Runners-Up 1928, 1933, 1941, 1966, 1998, 2001, 2006
- Cork City Junior Football Championship 1959, 1968, 1975, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003 Runners-Up 2002