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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Niall O'Sullivan: 'It's great to say we're sad we didn't pull it off, that we're disappointed with a draw'
Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier SHC: Midleton 1-15 Newcestown 0-18 This story runs deeper than Newcestown defying the underdog tag in the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier SHC in Páirc Ui Rinn on Saturday. To put it in context, they are dual club competing at the highest level. More or less the same group of players constantly switching between hurling and football. And after shipping a double-digit defeat to Charleville in round 1, they were up against it, especially taking on 2021 champions Midleton. But they pushed themselves to the limit, determined to get back on track. Richard O'Sullivan was their hero, his sensational point from play levelled the game in the fourth minute of stoppage time - his 11th white flag and there was nothing easy about it either from out the field. Their championship hopes revitalised. 'That's in his locker. A big man for a big game. I think he's 22 or 23, only a young man,' selector Niall O'Sullivan said post-match. 'It's great to say we're sad we didn't pull it off, that we're disappointed with a draw, which is a mark of the lads and their performance. They were outstanding to a man. 'There were questions asked of them two weeks ago, they didn't do themselves justice (against Charleville). They were disappointed. They got a bit of criticism, but they are good guys. 'I've had the privilege of knocking around with them for three years so I know what they can do and what they're made of. 'So, so proud. A bit of pride restored. 'Midleton are a great team, great tradition, recent county champions.' His assessment is correct. The Magpies were semi-finalists in 2024, only failing by a single point to Sarsfields. They may be a tad disheartened but they still are unbeaten, following up from their opening round victory over Newtownshandrum. Conor Lehane, who was closely patrolled by Gearóid O'Donovan, converted seven frees. They got an ideal start when wing-forward Tommy O'Connell grabbed a goal in the first minute after he latched on to a wind-assisted monster puck-out from Bríon Saunderson. The opening exchanges were nip and tuck with only ever a couple of points separating the sides. Luke Meade's sweeper role was vital for Newcestown. Midleton had an opportunity to grab a second goal in the 12th minute but Cathal Wilson saved from Luke O'Farrell. With five minutes to go to the break the score read 1-4 to 0-7, having been tied on five occasions. Midleton closed out scoring five of the final six points, 1-9 to 0-8 ahead at the interval. Newcestown set about wiping out the lead from the off. Seven points to two they outhit Midleton in a highly-productive 21-minute spell. They moved in front for the first time since David Buckley (0-4 overall) pointed in the 14th minute. Midleton regained the lead twice through Lehane, and when Mikey Finn raised a white flag in the 63rd minute, it looked like Micheál Keohane's charges would see it out. O'Sullivan had other ideas. "We're alive and we're in the (Group 2) table,' continued Niall O'Sullivan. 'What these lads put themselves through. We have massive injuries. 'We have football in six days time, that's our next priority and then we will go back and play a bit of hurling. 'Newtownshandrum are next, they're an established senior hurling team. Again, we respect all our opponents. We'll do our best on the day and see how it goes.' Scorers for Midleton: C Lehane (0-7 frees), T O'Connell (1-0), M Finn and C Beausang (0-2 each), R O'Regan, D Cremin, B Saunderson (free) and P White (0-1 each). Scorers for Newcestown: R O'Sullivan (0-11, 0-10 frees), D Buckley (0-4), L Meade (0-2), C Dinneen (0-1). MIDLETON: B Saunderson; L Dineen (J-Capt), E Moloney, T O'Leary Hayes; S O'Meara, C Smyth, R O'Regan; A Quirke, M Finn; D Cremin, C Lehane (J-Capt), T O'Connell; C Beausang, L O'Farrell, P White. Subs: C Walsh for L Dineen (43), P Connaughton for A Quirke (47). NEWCESTOWN: C Wilson; J Kelleher (Capt), E Collins, M McSweeney; Colm O'Donovan, L Meade, C O'Sullivan; G O'Donovan, C Hurley; C Dinneen, R O'Sullivan, J Meade; Ciarán O'Donovan, D Buckley, S O'Sullivan. Subs: E Kenneally for C Hurley (46), D McAree for S O'Sullivan (47), C O'Neill for C O'Donovan (57). Referee: Niall Fahy (Bride Dillons).
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Newcestown dig deep to rebound and hold Midleton in Cork Premier SHC
Cork Premier SHC: Midleton 1-15 Newcestown 0-18 A deserved share of the spoils for Newcestown in the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier SHC at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday, Their backs were to the wall after succumbing to a disappointing 11-point defeat to Charleville a fortnight ago, but there was no shortage of heart and steel displayed in this round 2 match. Especially in the second half after they turned four points down and the breaks didn't appear to be going their way. They regained a slender 0-15 to 1-11 lead in the 48th minute But three times Midleton fought back to edge in front. Each time Newcestown dug deep. And in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage, who else but their outstanding talisman Richard O'Sullivan saved the day. It was no easy score but after linking with Cormac O'Sullivan, he executed a brilliant equalising point from the middle of the field. Richard O'Sullivan fired an impressive 11 points overall with 10 of these from frees. Conor Lehane struck seven for Midleton from placed balls. All eyes will be on the Newtownshandrum and Charleville game on Sunday, with Newtownshandrum the next opponents for Newcestown in Group 2. Midleton are still in a very good position with three points from two games, and have Charleville yet to play. A Richard O'Sullivan free opened the scoring for Newcestown in the first minute, but straight from a monster Bríon Saunderson puck-out that landed on the 20m line Midleton replied with a goal when wing-forward Tommy O'Connell whipped first time to the net. Newcestown set up with Luke Meade as a free man and Gearóid O'Donovan falling back to pick up Conor Lehane, and it was Meade settled his team with their second point David Buckley had them on level terms after five minutes - Buckley would finish with four points to his name. The Magpies were one ahead when they got a great chance of a second goal but Luke O'Farrell's shot was brilliantly saved by Cathal Wilson and the follow-up from Patrick White went wide. Newcestown remained focused and regained the lead through an O'Sullivan free and one from play by Buckley. Midleton drove on in the second quarter, a feature of their play was Bríon Saunderson's puck-outs with the wind, they travelled the length of the pitch. Through six different scorers the champions of 2021 regained the lead, 1-9 to 0-8 at half time. Newcestown outscored them five points to one inside the first 10 minutes of the second half with O'Sullivan, Luke Meade and Buckley the providers. Lehane was the sole response from a free. Level 1-10 to 0-13. The scores dried up for Midleton with their second point of the half courtesy of Cormac Beausang in the 42nd minute. Newcestown regained control again before twice Midleton hit the post. They did, however, move ahead again through Lehane, 1-13 to 0-15. Twice O'Sullivan levelled from frees but when Mikey Finn stole the lead in the 63rd minute, Newcestown had it all to do. Ultimately O'Sullivan's last gasp point ensured the honours were even. And all to play for going forward. Scorers for Midleton: C Lehane (0-7 frees), T O'Connell (1-0), M Finn and C Beausang (0-2 each), R O'Regan, D Cremin, B Saunderson (free) and P White (0-1 each). Scorers for Newcestown: R O'Sullivan (0-11, 0-10 frees), D Buckley (0-4), L Meade (0-2), C Dinneen (0-1). MIDLETON: B Saunderson; L Dineen (J-Capt), E Moloney, T O'Leary Hayes; S O'Meara, C Smyth, R O'Regan; A Quirke, M Finn; D Cremin, C Lehane (J-Capt), T O'Connell; C Beausang, L O'Farrell, P White. Subs: C Walsh for L Dineen (43), P Connaughton for A Quirke (47). NEWCESTOWN: C Wilson; J Kelleher (Capt), E Collins, M McSweeney; Colm O'Donovan, L Meade, C O'Sullivan; G O'Donovan, C Hurley; C Dinneen, R O'Sullivan, J Meade; Ciarán O'Donovan, D Buckley, S O'Sullivan. Subs: E Kenneally for C Hurley (46), D McAree for S O'Sullivan (47), C O'Neill for C O'Donovan (57). Referee: Niall Fahy (Bride Dillons).
South Wales Guardian
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
70s sitcom Man About the House returns on Freeview channel
The "daring" programme follows the antics of a man and two single women living together as flatmates after the former wakes up in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for the previous tenant. Airing from 1973 until 1976, the show starred the likes of Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett. Now, fans will be able to watch the classic series once again on That's TV (channel 56), which is known for playing reruns, according to The Sun. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV." Viewers have gushed over the ITV show on IMDb, where fans gave the programme a strong score of 7.2/10. One fan wrote: "I absolutely LOVED this show when it aired here, even though I was a little kid by then. "It had the kind of charm and mood that keeps you laughing until it hurts, the cast was excellent and so was the timing." One person said it was "one of the best 70s sitcoms" of all time, telling users: "Now the series is over 30 years old, but it is still funny. I saw it when I was a child, and I can still recall the laughter at home. "It was the first British TV series that topped the TV rankings in Spain and even now, people remember it. "Two different situations: Upstairs, the three flatmates, and downstairs, the landlord and his wife. The scripts were terrific: Both situations fitted perfectly. "And what about the actors? all of them were absolutely brilliant, especially my dear Mrs Roper." Discussing how it compares to its American spin-off, Three's Company, a third person added: "The one thing the Brits know about television is knowing when to stop. "This show did more with 39 episodes (& one movie) than Three's Company did with 172 episodes. "While it does leave you wanting more, I'd rather have a few excellent shows than dozens of mediocre or downright horrible ones."
North Wales Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
70s sitcom Man About the House returns on Freeview channel
The "daring" programme follows the antics of a man and two single women living together as flatmates after the former wakes up in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for the previous tenant. Airing from 1973 until 1976, the show starred the likes of Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett. Now, fans will be able to watch the classic series once again on That's TV (channel 56), which is known for playing reruns, according to The Sun. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV." Viewers have gushed over the ITV show on IMDb, where fans gave the programme a strong score of 7.2/10. One fan wrote: "I absolutely LOVED this show when it aired here, even though I was a little kid by then. "It had the kind of charm and mood that keeps you laughing until it hurts, the cast was excellent and so was the timing." One person said it was "one of the best 70s sitcoms" of all time, telling users: "Now the series is over 30 years old, but it is still funny. I saw it when I was a child, and I can still recall the laughter at home. "It was the first British TV series that topped the TV rankings in Spain and even now, people remember it. "Two different situations: Upstairs, the three flatmates, and downstairs, the landlord and his wife. The scripts were terrific: Both situations fitted perfectly. "And what about the actors? all of them were absolutely brilliant, especially my dear Mrs Roper." Discussing how it compares to its American spin-off, Three's Company, a third person added: "The one thing the Brits know about television is knowing when to stop. "This show did more with 39 episodes (& one movie) than Three's Company did with 172 episodes. "While it does leave you wanting more, I'd rather have a few excellent shows than dozens of mediocre or downright horrible ones."
