Mayfield, GAA, (Baile na mBocht,)
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Mayfield Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) or otherwise known as Baile na mBocht. Was formed in 1893 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 Sarsfiled proposed in 1922.
During the troubled times in the 1920's the club was constantly harassed and many players were imprisoned. Walking to matches was a regular occasion up to the 1940's when there were wagons drawn by two horses.
In 1935 and the Cork County Junior Hurling Championship final between Mayfield and Castlemartyer, 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.
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 1920's. The next premises were located on Kerry Lane (behind the Cotton Ball). The third premises were a hall adjacent to the Youth Club occupied during the 1940's and 1950's. In 1962 the club moved again to their present day location on Kerry Lane.
Following a lean period on the playing fields during the 1980's club fortunes began a major revival in the 1990's. 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 new developments took place including the complete upgrading of existing pitches and the addition of two new pitches. The total refurbishment of our Social Centre Kerry Road
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 re-graded the club to Intermediate Football Status
As a club we can look forward to the future with confidence based on the success of the past number of years
Doniegoulding 14:25, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
