UCC MHC PLAYER PROFILES

Intervarsity Player Profiles

1. Brian Corcoran: Brian is our first rookie on the men’s team this year coming straight out of Bandon Grammar School, and is adapting very well to college life. Doesn’t he look lovely? Brian is our smelly keeper this year and should be a big strength between the sticks. He is a very loud fella and no doubt will be voicing his opinion to anyone who will listen over the week!

Likes: Talking, smart answers and Championship

Dislikes: Training, moving and hard work, deodorant

2. John Catchpole:

John is now a seasoned player in UCC, competing in his 5th Intervarsity’s making the Irish University team last year round. John has lost his fluff from under his chin that he had last season, and we already noticing the difference in his speed all over the pitch (in left back)!

Likes: Not exerting himself, right wingers.

Dislikes: The word “Ginger” and being the middle Catchpole, Anywhere other than left back.

3. Danny Mulligan: Danny is one of 3 Cats in this UCC team this year. His 2nd year playing with college has become a strong force in the defence continuing how he finished last season. Danny always looks like he has caused trouble somewhere and can never keep a smile off his face. He is some man for the nights out and looks very well with a pint in his hand!

Likes: Smiling, quiet nights in, open spaces and trimming old ladies bushes.

Dislikes: Clowns and hangovers.

4. Colin Manning: Colin is our 2nd Kitty Cat and is a hurler before hockey player but uses both very well. He was a great find at last years Intervarsity’s and has gone from strength to strength playing on all 3 college team last year. Colin has an air of innocence about him, but don’t be fooled by his boyish charm and eyelid bashing…he probably did it!!

Likes: Hurling, sneaky beers and sex shows in night clubs, pretending to be Peter Crouch, poxy goals.

Dislikes: Teams in blue and yellow (watch out UCD), 5 in a row.

5. Conor Cadogan: Conor is our 3rd and final Cat and has final made the move to UCC after staying with his beloved Kilkenny last season. Conor had a great tournament last year, and topped it off by falling asleep on a couch in the hotel during the tournament banquet only to be woken by girls sitting on him accidently...a great ice breaker!! Keep your eye on this guy!

Likes: Trampolining and comfy couches.

Dislikes: Being whipped, jardigans and being sat on.

6. Fionn O' Leary: Fionn is our 2nd rookie and also hails from Bandon Grammar. He will be our sharp shooter up front, but still to learn how to use his open side to score!! Fionn, with his lovely locks of blond hair and bright smile is a top trainer and pre hydration is very important to him (a bottle of wine is known 2 be his preferred choice) to help keep him going 10% longer. Expect Fionn to be the kid being malled by a ginger bird from Galway on banquet night.

Likes: Tesco Wine, GAA, his reverse, Bandon and Catholics.

Dislikes: His open side and men that wear pink shoes.

7. Nigel Bateman: Nigel is making his debut at the Intervarsity’s this year, but is stranger to playing with UCC having played 2nds and 3rds last season. Nigel is a quiet lad but capable of plenty of damage on and off the pitch…rumour has it he pretends to be a bird from Galway on nights out!

Likes: Centra, nights out and dates with Paul

Dislikes: Sun-in and Noises from Clancy’s room!

8. Phil Brennan: Phil is another player who played on a few teams last year. He comes all the way from Bandon with Golf being his choice of talent, didn’t win the UCC Golf Classic though! Phil’s turnout at training this year has been second to none…none!!

Likes: Bandon, Golf, Berbatov and reading poetry.

Dislikes: Training and playing away matches.

9. Peter Catchpole: Peter is our 3rd rookie in the squad having joined us from Ashton. He is also the 3rd and most handsome in the Catchpole clan to play with UCC. He is continuing the family tradition of “Baby of the Team” as he only qualifies due to Nathan being injured…Congrats Pete! A bright new addition that is still innocent at heart…no better time to change that than now!

Likes: PS3, watching Nathan dance, free gear and free hotels.

Dislikes: Andy’s shoes, losing, crap music and Man Utd.

10. Mark Welch: Mark has grown up a lot from last year and is now able to find his way to the pitch and turn up on time(most of the time). He is our top marksman and will be all over you like, Conor is to freshers!! If you are ever in need of sporting equipment Mark is your man…he knows people!

Likes: Marking, sleep, wrestling, noodles and Peach Schnapps.

Dislikes: Drinking with Mark Horgan, getting up early and physical exertion.

11. John Cudmore: John is making his 1st appearance at Varsities this year, a rock or more of a pebble at the back for the 3rds John will always put someone else’s body on the line. This year’s club secretary is just back from the land of Scots and somehow talked his way into 2nd year of a course he’d never done before…top man, gets very emotional on nights out!

Likes: Biere D’or, free pints, hockey nights getting out of hand and living with Clancy.

Dislikes: taking his pants off and Wii Max ad.

12. Mark Barry: Mark is the “Muppet” of the squad this year, well I suppose he was last year too…having pulled off some spectacular stunts at last years tournament!! But the less said about that the better! Mark is a very talented forward with skills that amaze even him at the best of times!

Likes: Fire man polls, boats, putting his hands down his pants, construction of forts & Billie Joel (one song jumps to mind).

Dislikes: Fire extinguishers and wine glasses.

13. Andy Gray: Andrew is playing in his 7th Intervarsity’s and is becoming gradually less employable by the day. After one successful year at the only real 3rd level college in Cork, Andy decided to do a tough masters and something very Gray…on Hockey! Andy crossed the divide last year from CIT when he found out that pink jerseys were being purchased – luckily he is colour blind and is still under this elusion.

Likes: Himself, fancy coloured Astros/shoes, tight jerseys, over compensating colours, winning, hounding players to join, not working and free gear.

Dislikes: Missing strokes, running in matches, playing against his slightly more handsome brother, closets and coming out of them.

14. Nathan Gokul: Nathan is our 4th and final rookie in this year’s team as he followed school mate Peter from Ashton. Nathan is lucky enough to be this year’s youngest member of the squad…but due to and unlucky event in injuring his hand will be unable to compete…so he’s water boy for the week! He had started the season very well, opening up his scoring account on his debut; let’s hope there is more to come and that he’s back playing soon!

Likes: Sitting on the toilet, smell of cut grass, checking of talent in college.

Dislikes: Looking after hens, “girls” with really short hair, boy racers and people who drag their feet.

15. David Gash: Who is this guy?? I haven’t seen him yet this season…or much last year for that matter!! Dave was unlucky to miss last year’s tournament with a broken hand, but re-joins us this year on his year’s grace.

Likes: and club nights out skipping matches to work in his hotel.

Dislikes: Training and matches.

16. Andy Whitaker: This is Andy’s 2nd year of Varsities. Last season he and his family business promised a brand new Land Rover if we won…nice guy! We are currently negotiating what he can do this time out!! This season he has taken over the reins as 2nds team captain…lucky guy, they are off to a good start, long may it last.

Likes: Free petrol, The Eurovision and having a different car for every day of the week.

Dislikes: The UN, cycle to work scheme.

17. James O' Reilly: James returns to this year Intervarsity squad after a very eventful one on and off the pitch last season! James got the 1st yellow card of our team, having only been on the pitch for the whole of 60 seconds. He then celebrated his achievement that night by getting thrown out of the club we were in; somehow found his way home, where we found him fast asleep on the floor outside his room! Lots to be expected out of this lad this time round!

Likes: Tackling and looking like Robbie Savage, walks on the beech sleeping in weird places and just for men.

Dislikes: Umpires, being called hatched, sand, 3rds coming back to his gaff and receding hairlines.

18. Dave Curley: Dave is a recent import from the big smoke. Having taken a break from the game for a few years he has returned with a bang, scoring in his 2nd appearance with the 2nds! Very noticeable accent and also a D4 wanna-b, he will be able to lead us in the right direction in his local city!

Likes: Conor, The Real Capital.

Dislikes: Anywhere north of the Liffey, Coppers.

Gaffer -> Neil Welch: This is Neil’s 2nd year in charge and after a top 4 finish last year he will be expecting great things again this time round. Neil’s gained plenty of experience over his last year with UCC and his legendary long team talks will surely help his team go the distance.

Likes: Golf, Missing training for golf, X-Factor and Mark’s Mum.

Dislikes: Losing and Mahers/Cumins.

Club Captain -> Paul Gleeson: Paul’s first trip to the Intervarsity’s….he’s coming along for the free ride! Paul was lucky enough to get married recently (see picture) this had proved unfortunate for him, as he has to pay a hefty fine! A talented 3rds team player and drinker and well keen to make an impression at this year’s tournament!

Likes: The Mighty 3rds, beer, girls clothes and getting his kit off, Grant Sweetnam’s sloppy seconds.

Dislikes: Being whipped, noise in the library, drawing dicks and being bitten.

Club President -> Conor O' Kelly: El Presidente is in his 2nd year of his rein of terror! He has begun moving on to bigger and better things as he is now also Munster branch Vice President…things are looking good for UCC. He produced the miss of the season v Bandon where he accidently rounded the keeper and then missed the protective netting behind the goal!

Likes: Inspirational speeches, Fresher’s, Roofies, UCC and being on time for matches.

Dislikes: Open goals, sober women, hangovers and Cock Blocker Catchpole.




Intervarsity Player Profiles 1. Brian Corcoran: Brian is our first rookie on the men’s team this year coming straight out of Bandon Grammar School, and is adapting very well to college life. Doesn’t he look lovely? Brian is our smelly keeper this year and should be a big strength between the sticks. He is a very loud fella and no doubt will be voicing his opinion to anyone who will listen over the week! Likes: Talking, smart answers and Championship Dislikes: Training, moving and hard work, deodorant 2. John Catchpole: John is now a seasoned player in UCC, competing in his 5th Intervarsity’s making the Irish University team last year round. John has lost his fluff from under his chin that he had last season, and we already noticing the difference in his speed all over the pitch (in left back)! Likes: Not exerting himself, right wingers. Dislikes: The word “Ginger” and being the middle Catchpole, Anywhere other than left back. 3. Danny Mulligan: Danny is one of 3 Cats in this UCC team this year. His 2nd year playing with college has become a strong force in the defence continuing how he finished last season. Danny always looks like he has caused trouble somewhere and can never keep a smile off his face. He is some man for the nights out and looks very well with a pint in his hand! Likes: Smiling, quiet nights in, open spaces and trimming old ladies bushes. Dislikes: Clowns and hangovers. 4. Colin Manning: Colin is our 2nd Kitty Cat and is a hurler before hockey player but uses both very well. He was a great find at last years Intervarsity’s and has gone from strength to strength playing on all 3 college team last year. Colin has an air of innocence about him, but don’t be fooled by his boyish charm and eyelid bashing…he probably did it!! Likes: Hurling, sneaky beers and sex shows in night clubs, pretending to be Peter Crouch, poxy goals. Dislikes: Teams in blue and yellow (watch out UCD), 5 in a row. 5. Conor Cadogan: Conor is our 3rd and final Cat and has final made the move to UCC after staying with his beloved Kilkenny last season. Conor had a great tournament last year, and topped it off by falling asleep on a couch in the hotel during the tournament banquet only to be woken by girls sitting on him accidently...a great ice breaker!! Keep your eye on this guy! Likes: Trampolining and comfy couches. Dislikes: Being whipped, jardigans and being sat on. 6. Fionn O' Leary: Fionn is our 2nd rookie and also hails from Bandon Grammar. He will be our sharp shooter up front, but still to learn how to use his open side to score!! Fionn, with his lovely locks of blond hair and bright smile is a top trainer and pre hydration is very important to him (a bottle of wine is known 2 be his preferred choice) to help keep him going 10% longer. Expect Fionn to be the kid being malled by a ginger bird from Galway on banquet night. Likes: Tesco Wine, GAA, his reverse, Bandon and Catholics. Dislikes: His open side and men that wear pink shoes. 7. Nigel Bateman: Nigel is making his debut at the Intervarsity’s this year, but is stranger to playing with UCC having played 2nds and 3rds last season. Nigel is a quiet lad but capable of plenty of damage on and off the pitch…rumour has it he pretends to be a bird from Galway on nights out! Likes: Centra, nights out and dates with Paul Dislikes: Sun-in and Noises from Clancy’s room! 8. Phil Brennan: Phil is another player who played on a few teams last year. He comes all the way from Bandon with Golf being his choice of talent, didn’t win the UCC Golf Classic though! Phil’s turnout at training this year has been second to none…none!! Likes: Bandon, Golf, Berbatov and reading poetry. Dislikes: Training and playing away matches. 9. Peter Catchpole: Peter is our 3rd rookie in the squad having joined us from Ashton. He is also the 3rd and most handsome in the Catchpole clan to play with UCC. He is continuing the family tradition of “Baby of the Team” as he only qualifies due to Nathan being injured…Congrats Pete! A bright new addition that is still innocent at heart…no better time to change that than now! Likes: PS3, watching Nathan dance, free gear and free hotels. Dislikes: Andy’s shoes, losing, crap music and Man Utd. 10. Mark Welch: Mark has grown up a lot from last year and is now able to find his way to the pitch and turn up on time(most of the time). He is our top marksman and will be all over you like, Conor is to freshers!! If you are ever in need of sporting equipment Mark is your man…he knows people! Likes: Marking, sleep, wrestling, noodles and Peach Schnapps. Dislikes: Drinking with Mark Horgan, getting up early and physical exertion. 11. John Cudmore: John is making his 1st appearance at Varsities this year, a rock or more of a pebble at the back for the 3rds John will always put someone else’s body on the line. This year’s club secretary is just back from the land of Scots and somehow talked his way into 2nd year of a course he’d never done before…top man, gets very emotional on nights out! Likes: Biere D’or, free pints, hockey nights getting out of hand and living with Clancy. Dislikes: taking his pants off and Wii Max ad. 12. Mark Barry: Mark is the “Muppet” of the squad this year, well I suppose he was last year too…having pulled off some spectacular stunts at last years tournament!! But the less said about that the better! Mark is a very talented forward with skills that amaze even him at the best of times! Likes: Fire man polls, boats, putting his hands down his pants, construction of forts & Billie Joel (one song jumps to mind). Dislikes: Fire extinguishers and wine glasses. 13. Andy Gray: Andrew is playing in his 7th Intervarsity’s and is becoming gradually less employable by the day. After one successful year at the only real 3rd level college in Cork, Andy decided to do a tough masters and something very Gray…on Hockey! Andy crossed the divide last year from CIT when he found out that pink jerseys were being purchased – luckily he is colour blind and is still under this elusion. Likes: Himself, fancy coloured Astros/shoes, tight jerseys, over compensating colours, winning, hounding players to join, not working and free gear. Dislikes: Missing strokes, running in matches, playing against his slightly more handsome brother, closets and coming out of them. 14. Nathan Gokul: Nathan is our 4th and final rookie in this year’s team as he followed school mate Peter from Ashton. Nathan is lucky enough to be this year’s youngest member of the squad…but due to and unlucky event in injuring his hand will be unable to compete…so he’s water boy for the week! He had started the season very well, opening up his scoring account on his debut; let’s hope there is more to come and that he’s back playing soon! Likes: Sitting on the toilet, smell of cut grass, checking of talent in college. Dislikes: Looking after hens, “girls” with really short hair, boy racers and people who drag their feet. 15. David Gash: Who is this guy?? I haven’t seen him yet this season…or much last year for that matter!! Dave was unlucky to miss last year’s tournament with a broken hand, but re-joins us this year on his year’s grace. Likes: and club nights out skipping matches to work in his hotel. Dislikes: Training and matches. 16. Andy Whitaker: This is Andy’s 2nd year of Varsities. Last season he and his family business promised a brand new Land Rover if we won…nice guy! We are currently negotiating what he can do this time out!! This season he has taken over the reins as 2nds team captain…lucky guy, they are off to a good start, long may it last. Likes: Free petrol, The Eurovision and having a different car for every day of the week. Dislikes: The UN, cycle to work scheme. 17. James O' Reilly: James returns to this year Intervarsity squad after a very eventful one on and off the pitch last season! James got the 1st yellow card of our team, having only been on the pitch for the whole of 60 seconds. He then celebrated his achievement that night by getting thrown out of the club we were in; somehow found his way home, where we found him fast asleep on the floor outside his room! Lots to be expected out of this lad this time round! Likes: Tackling and looking like Robbie Savage, walks on the beech sleeping in weird places and just for men. Dislikes: Umpires, being called hatched, sand, 3rds coming back to his gaff and receding hairlines. 18. Dave Curley: Dave is a recent import from the big smoke. Having taken a break from the game for a few years he has returned with a bang, scoring in his 2nd appearance with the 2nds! Very noticeable accent and also a D4 wanna-b, he will be able to lead us in the right direction in his local city! Likes: Conor, The Real Capital. Dislikes: Anywhere north of the Liffey, Coppers. Gaffer -> Neil Welch: This is Neil’s 2nd year in charge and after a top 4 finish last year he will be expecting great things again this time round. Neil’s gained plenty of experience over his last year with UCC and his legendary long team talks will surely help his team go the distance. Likes: Golf, Missing training for golf, X-Factor and Mark’s Mum. Dislikes: Losing and Mahers/Cumins. Club Captain -> Paul Gleeson: Paul’s first trip to the Intervarsity’s….he’s coming along for the free ride! Paul was lucky enough to get married recently (see picture) this had proved unfortunate for him, as he has to pay a hefty fine! A talented 3rds team player and drinker and well keen to make an impression at this year’s tournament! Likes: The Mighty 3rds, beer, girls clothes and getting his kit off, Grant Sweetnam’s sloppy seconds. Dislikes: Being whipped, noise in the library, drawing dicks and being bitten. Club President -> Conor O' Kelly: El Presidente is in his 2nd year of his rein of terror! He has begun moving on to bigger and better things as he is now also Munster branch Vice President…things are looking good for UCC. He produced the miss of the season v Bandon where he accidently rounded the keeper and then missed the protective netting behind the goal! Likes: Inspirational speeches, Fresher’s, Roofies, UCC and being on time for matches. Dislikes: Open goals, sober women, hangovers and Cock Blocker Catchpole.