Player of the Month

Congratulations to Alan Murphy on winning player of the month for June. This award was very much deserved for his tireless work for Ballygarvan. Well done Alan! 

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Player Profile: Alan Murphy

Former School/College: Colaiste Chriost Rí

Age : 26

Occupation: Labourer

Hobbies: Soccer and road bowling

Favourites Position on Field: Half back line

Toughest Opponent: Joe Spillane

Favourite Music: Cold Play, Killers, Plan B

Player You Admire Most: Seán Cavanagh, Tyrone

Influences on your career: Paddy Ashman, Pat Carolan & Paddy Sheehan

Favourite Food: Ice-cream & chinese

The highest point of your career to date: Winning a minor county football against Doheny’s

Sporting Ambition: To win another county title with Ballygarvan

What advice would you give to a young hurler/footballer?   To have both hands on the hurley when picking up the sliotar, practice the basic skills and listen to your coach.

Congratulations to Gary White on winning Player of the Month for May. Gary was very influential in midfield for Ballygarvan in May and work really hard in training. Keep up the good work Gary!

Player Profile

Name: Gary White

Former School/College: Carrigaline Community School & Cork Institute of Technology

Age: 23

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: Horse racing, G.A.A., soccer & golf

Favourite Positions on field: Midfield

Toughest Opponent: Ray Carey

Player you admire most: Ger Spillane

Influences on your career: Parents, Pat Bouse & Paddy Sheehan

The Highest point in your career to date: Winning Junior A Hurling County in 2004

Favourite Music: R 'n' B, Eminem, Gareth Brooks & 3 Doors Down

Favourite Food: Kc's & Chinese

Sporting ambition: To fulfil my maximum potential, to win as much as possible with Ballygarvan and also to play for Cork again.

What advice would you give a young hurler/footballer: Always listen to your coaches. Make sure to enjoy training and matches. Practice as often as possible

Congratulations to Emmet Ahern on being the first winner of Player Of The Month. Emmet has been outstanding in defense and his hard work in training and on the field of play really showed in April. Well done!

Player Profile:

Name: Emmet Ahern

Former School/College: Colaiste Chríost Rí

Age: 17

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: Hurling & Football

Favourite Positions on field: Wing Back & Centre Back

Toughest Opponent: Alan Goold

Player you admire most: John Gardiner

Influences on your career: Parents & trainers

The Highest point in your career to date: South East u-16

Favourite Music: R&B

Favourite Food: Chicken & pasta

Sporting ambition: Win county minor & intermediate

What advice would you give a young hurler/footballer: Train hard!