Newmarket were defeated by Freemount in the Duhallow Junior B hurling league final by 2-13 to 3-7 at Meelin on Saturday afternoon.

Freemount playing with the aid of the breeze got off to an ideal start when pointing in the first minute. As the teams settled into the contest, it was Freemount who were the more clinical and they reeled off four points in as many minutes.

They confirmed their dominance with the opening goal of the game in the fifteenth minute. Newmarket needed a swift response and they hit back with the perfect reply when team captain Shane Murphy surged down on goal and kicked the ball to the roof of the Freemount net.

The sides traded points as Newmarket's most effective forward Shane Murphy pointed superbly from way out on the sideline. Freemount were potent in front of goal and three unanswered points gave them a commanding lead, 1-9 to 1-1 at the halfway mark.

Freemount increased their lead within seconds of the resumption before Shane Murphy scored a Newmarket point. The sides then swapped points with the outstanding Conor Cronin converting a long range free.

Freemount appeared to take the contest beyond doubt when a second goal ten minutes into the second half gave them an advantage of eleven points. Newmarket failed to relent the contest and led by the outstanding contributions of Brendan Stack and Conor Cronin, the team rallied to the end.

Conor Cronin's free from distance found the back of the net and the score read 2-11 to 2-3 going into the final quarter. Donnacha O'Dea hit a fine point but Newmarket found it difficult throughout to make inroads into the Freemount lead despite ample opportunities.

Typically, Freemount replied with a point but Newmarket were in the ascendancy and points from Conor Cronin and two from Shane Murphy reduced the deficit to six points as the game entered the final five minutes.

Freemount added the next score yet Newmarket piled on the pressure. With the game well into injury time Colin O'Sullivan found the net for a third Newmarket goal with a bullet of a shot. In a last attempt to get on level terms Newmarket fell short and Freemount held on to claim a three point victory.

It was no doubt a disappointing conclusion to the year for a gallant Newmarket side, who produced a number of fine displays during the campaign but on the day they will look back on the fact they had fourteen wides in a game where they were chasing the result from the first quarter.

The Newmarket team was Kieran Hayes, William O'Flynn, John McSweeney, Donnacha Fitzpatrick, Michael Kenneally, Pa O'Brien, Brendan Stack, Colin O'Sullivan (`1-0), Conor Cronin (1-2), Timothy Murphy, Robert Stack, Donnacha O'Dea (0-1), Bryan O'Connell, Shane Murphy (1-3), Paul Verling. SUBS: Liam Murphy, Denis McCarthy, Billy Daly

Bridge Results: Newmarket Bridge Club Results 27th Oct 2009 Joint 1st Joan O'Connor Maura O'Riordan & Noreen O'Connell Noreen Burke 3rd Tom & Kit Mulcahy. Newmarket Juvenile GAA are now taking names for the coaching course that will take place on Friday, November 20 from 7pm to 10pm and Saturday November 21 9.30am to 3pm.

The course is open to anyone who wishes to take part from the age of sixteen up. Anyone who wishes to take part please give their names to Catherine Hourigan, 087 7570818, or Eileen Lane on 087 7973571 by Sunday please.

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The result of the draw held on October 28 at Scully's bar was as follows: Sequence: 4, 8, 13, 20. Jackpot: €9,300.

The lucky dip winners were Bryan Nunan who received €50, Tim Cronin, Mick Scully, Billy Daly, Daniel and Olivia Roche who received €30 each.

Grow Community Mental Health is a Confidential 12 Step Program for people who are trying to live with Stress, Anxiety, Lack of Confidence, Depression, or indeed any life issue.

In today's world we all need a safe place where we can discuss our problems and know we are going to receive help and support in a friendly and safe environment. For details of local groups, please contact 0214277520 (am only). To help Grow continue it's work we are going to hold a Church Gate Collection in Newmarket on Sat/Sun 7th/8th November.

A Toy Sale will be held in the Farmers' Market Premises on Wednesday, November 11, starting at 10am. There will be a good selection of toys in excellent condition available.

The proceeds of the sale will go to support the work of St. Vincent de Paul in the Cork region. If you have toys, (which must be in absolutely perfect condition) to donate, please bring them to the Society's shop, Second Thoughts, Watergate Street, Kanturk before that date. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm. Tuesday to Saturday incl.

Coach will leave town for annual night vigil on December 7. Those interested should hand their names to Ciss at 60283 or Kathy at 60384. The annual visit to our two cemeteries for rosary and prayer service will take place on Sunday, November 8. In Taur church yard cemetery after the 10am mass and in Clonfert at 3pm. Please inform other members of our family who live outside the parish and who may like to attend.

The annual remembrance mass for all who died since last November will be celebrated on Thursday, November 26 in St Marys at 7.30pm. During the mass you will be invited to light a candle in remembrance of your beloved dead.

If a member of your family died outside the parish during the year please leave details in the sacristy after any weekend mass up to Sunday, November 22 and they will also be included in the special mass. On Monday October 26. Twelve of our group joined over two hundred members from other A.O.S.A groups for the annual Jamboree, which was held in the Hazel Tree, Mallow. Mass was concelebrated at 2pm followed by full course dinner and then we had two hours dancing until 7pm. A most enjoyable evening was had by all. On November 12 our annual mass for our deceased members will be held in the community centre.

In 2008 The Varanasi Childrens Program hospitilised 155 children, gave free doctor consultaion and medicine to a further 296 children and has operated three schools teaching 310 children every day.

All the money comes from the generous donations from the north cork people. An open A.G.M meeting will be held on this Wednesday October 11 at 9pm in Meelin Hall. The AGM will outline all fundraising events for 2008 income generated and show where that money was spent and plans for the future.

All individuas interested in finding out more and becoming an active friend of Varanasi are welcome.

Visit www.varanasichildrensprogram. eo.com for a short documentary to find out what we do.

The death took place on October 28, 2009 peacefully in the loving care of Sr. Bernadette and staff of Nazareth House, Dromahane of Katie Carroll formally of Lower Road, Newmarket, Kilnockin, Freemount, Toureenavouscane, Boherbue.

Daughter of the late Denis and Bridget Carroll, sister of the late Connie, Ben, Jack and Paddy. Funeral took place on Friday, October 30 after requiem mass in St. Mary's Church, Newmarket to Clonfert cemetery.

Sincere sympathy is extended to her family, niece Breda, nephews Jim, Denis, John, Denis (USA) and John (USA), sister in law Margaret (USA), grand-nephews, grandnieces, greatgrandnephews relatives and friends. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.