21st June, 2001
Weekly
Sports
NEMO RANGERS UNDERAGE
U-12 Hurling League V Whitechurch
Nemo 5-3 Whitechurch 2-1
Nemo got their hurling season off to a good start with a good win
over
Whitechurch thanks to two first half goals from Craig O'Sullivan
and one
from David McCarthy. Dessie O'Leary gave a great display at
fullback as well
as David McCarthy in attack. The scorers were Craig O'Sullivan 2-0,
Shane
Martin 1-1, David McCarthy 1-0, Stephen Bullman 1-0 and Dessie
O'Leary 0-2
CORLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
With the Cork Schoolboys League season now almost at an end for
this year, attention has now switched to the Club's Underage
section and in particular to the Club's Underage section.
Over the last few years Corinthians has entered a number of teams
in the local Southside League, an inter club competition
involving some of the top underage teams in Cork. This year's
Southside League campaign started in late May and Corinthians has
entered six teams in this year's competition. In addition the
Cork Schoolboys League are running 7 a-side leagues, at U8, U9
& U10 age levels and Corinthians has entered a further eight
teams in the 7 a-side league. This obviously means a hectic end
of season for everyone involved in the underage section, but more
importantly it also means that almost 150 schoolboys get a chance
to play on a Club team.
7 a-side
The 7 a-side league games have proved most enjoyable with players
getting plenty of time on the ball and invariably seeing a lot
more action than they would normally see in an 11 a-side game.
Our two U8 teams are going great guns with Corinthian Boys
unbeaten after 6 matches and Douglas Corinthians suffering only
one defeat in 6 games. Players like Darragh Williamson, Dave
Hanrahan, Ciaran Twohig, Ryan Levis and Luke Connolly are
benefiting greatly from the 7 a-side games.
Our two U9 sides are also going well with Corinthian Boys and
Douglas Corinthians both unbeaten. Corinthian Boys picked up two
good away victories at the weekend, winning 7-2 against Cobh
Ramblers and 1-0 against Leeside, while Douglas Corinthians also
won away defeating Wilton B by 2-1, Shannon Madden, Andrew Rock,
Garry Duggan and Michael Lyons were in superb form for Douglas
Corinthians, while for Corinthian Boys, Stephen Doyle, Shane
Keane, Stephen Thornhill and Peter Nolan impressed.
We have four sides in the U10 League and again at the moment all
are doing quite well. Corinthians Utd maintained their 100%
record last week when they defeated Lakewood B by 1-0.
Goalkeeper, Kevin O'Byrne, Eoin Murphy and Kevin Kelleher were
superb on the night.
Southside League
Our U7 squad has been going really well in the Southside League
and they maintained their good form over the past week defeating
Clonakilty by 6 - 0 before drawing 1 - 1 with Kilreen Celtic.
Jack Wilkins was the star of the show against Clonakilty, scoring
a fine hat-trick and he received great support from Evan Browne,
Billy Davis and Ciaran Dalton. Life was not so easy against
Kilreen Celtic and the points were deservedly shared after a
thrilling contest, Rory Burke, Kieran Farmer, Brian Lenihan, and
Conor Cannon were the pick of what was an excellent team
performance.
All of the Southside League and Seven A Side results can be found
in the Club's Website, www.collegecorinthians.com
Players of the Year
The club recently presented its players of the year award for the
season 2000/2001. The winners were as follows :
Corinthian Boys
U10 Eoin Kilcommins
U11 David Meyler
U12 Garry Bollard
U13 Ian Culnane
U14 Ian O'Callaghan
U15 Peter Moreland
U16 Paul Sheehan
Douglas Corinthians
U11 Colm Parker
U12 Daniel Cronin
U13 Eoin Hearne
Corinthians Utd
U11 Eoin Kilcommins
The overall Schoolboy of the Year Award was presented to Mark
Maher of the Corinthians U15 team. Congratulations and well done
to all concerned.
Finally, if anyone would like some more information about the
Club or would like to get involved with one of our schoolboys
league teams next season, you should contact Terry O' Donovan at
(4891257) or mobile 087 / 4181881.
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
The camogie club has had a very busy number of
months and its not over yet. The Féile weekend is now on top of
us. Thursday night the 21st June sees the host team Laois
arriving in the GAA Club time between 7.00 and 8.30pm. The will
be meet by the Douglas girls (who are taking part in Féile) and
their parents with a reception of refreshments. Douglas families
will then meet with their quests for the weekend. Friday morning
22nd June sees an early start with matches in Douglas Gaa Club
for 9.30 and in the afternoon travelling to Brinny. The finals
will take place in Ballinlough on Saturday Morning. And Laois
will then depart. We would like to thank all those parents who
are hosted the Laois team in their homes for the week-end and
hope that you can come along to some part of the week-end and
support the girls. This is quite an exciting and fun weekend for
the girls and all involved. We wish them the best of luck and
hope they enjoy the weekend.
Sciath Na Scol
Douglas Camogie Club would like to extend their congratulations
to St. Columbus Girls school on winning the Sciath Na Scol on
Thursday 14th June last. Well done to all.
Exams are over!!! So we will be saying welcome back to those
girls who are on U-16 and Junior training. There will be no
Junior training on Sunday Morning. Training resumes again on
Monday night 25th June at the usual time. U-16 training will take
place Friday night at 5.30pm
Camogie Street Leagues
The first ever out-door street leagues finals took place in
Douglas GAA Club on Saturday 16th June, 2001. Six U-9 teams and 2U-10
teams participated. A fantastic day was had by all the players,
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, relations and friends who attended. The
standard of camogie played was excellent. This is due to the
wonderful work being done by Anne Kearney who is assisted by
Doreen O'Mahony. Most of the coaching is done by the teen-age
players in the club, thanks to Laura Walsh, Laura Walsh, Michelle
O'Donovan, Natasha Flanagan, Teresa Buckley, Helen O'Mahony,
Louise O'Regan and Eilish Murphy.
In thrilling matches U-9 grade Waterford captained by Niamh
O'Donoghue overcame Kerry. Sinead Deasy lifted the trophy for
Galway who had the better of Clare on the day. Tipperary were to
strong for Cork, skipper for Tipp was Deirdre Cotter.
U-10 games went as follows:
Tracy McCarthy was excellent as captain for Kerry who proved too
strong for Clare. Limerick ran out winners against Cork. Laura
O'Sullivan did a fine job as captain for Limerick.
U-11 Exhibition Match
This had to been seen to be believed. All these girls are
actually U-10 but are part of the U-11 panel who will play
Seandun League and Christy Martin Cup competitions this year.
They are presently unbeaten in the Seandun League. Players like
Moria O'Donovan, Jasmin Dempsey, Maire O'Sullivan, Karen Horgan
and Deirdre Cotter are certainly stars of the future.
DOUGLAS GAA CLUBS
JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE 1
Douglas and St Finbarrs played this game in Togher. There was
little to separate the teams in the opening half-the Barrs led by
two points at the break. The full back line of Patrick Tobin,
Barry Hanrahan and David 0 Connor played very well. Three goals
in a five minute period turned the game in favour of Douglas. The
goal scorers were John Kennealy, Rory Gunn and Andrew Larkin .Final
score 3-5 to 2-6.
JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE 2.
Douglas entertained Passage in this encounter. This was a very
tight game all through. A Brian Spillane goal gave Douglas a 1-3
to 0-5 interval lead. well taken goal by Peter Bermingham just
after the break seemed to put Douglas in a commanding position -
Passage had other ideas. For the remainder of the game Passage
laid siege to the Douglas goal. Douglas defended well, John
McCarthy was solid at full back. Eventually Passage got through
for the deciding goal four minutes from time. Final score 1-10 to
2-5 in favour of Passage.
MINOR FOOTBALL NON EXAM.
This game was between Douglas and Clyda Rovers. The match was a
thriller from start to finish. The lead changed hands on several
occasions. Colin Doyle gave the forwards a plentiful of the ball.
Douglas led 1-10 to 1-7 at half time. The goal was scored by
Thomas Cotter. The pattern after the break was similar to the
first-each side had its period of dominance. At times the Douglas
defence found it difficult to cope with the North Cork boys
attack. Clyda won on a scoreline of 4-11 to 2-16.Douglas will
have been disappointed to lose the game-the team is now under
pressure to win the remaining two games. Andrew Shinnick, Jeremy
McCarthy and Fergal 0 Sullivan worked hard.
FIXTURES.
S.F.L.DOUGLAS V NA PIARSAIGH THURSDAY 21.6.01 7.30. HOME.
UI6 AH.L. DOUGLAS V ST FINBARRS THURSDAY 21.6.01. 8.P.M. DOUGLAS
OR DOUGLAS COMM
J.H.L.2.DOUGLAS V~REDMONDS SATURDAY 23.6.01 7.30 HOME
MINOR F.NON EXAM-DOUGLAS HOME 7.30
U21 H.C.DOUGLAS V BISHOPSTOWN SUNDAY 12.15
BALLINLOUGH 12.15.
J.H.C.DOUGLAS V ST VINCENTS TUESDAY 26.6.01
7. 30.BALLINLOUGH.
DOUGLAS SENIOR SECTION.
DOUGLAS MINORS QUALIFY FOR NON EXAM HURLING FINAL.
Douglas overcame the challenge of Ballinora to qualify for the 12
a side minor final. The Douglas defence was all at sea for the
first quarter. The forwards were not contesting with any great
conviction. For the final quarter of the half Douglas were more
determined and the ball was played with far more direction. The
half time score was 1 - I to 2-2 in favour of Douglas. Conor
Alcock was moved to midfield -he picked up a lot of ball and gave
the forwards a plentiful supply. Jeremy McCarthy, Thomas Cotter
and Richard Harris were solid at the back. Mark Harrington scored
4-5. I am sure Mark will agree he got both quality ball and great
support from his fellow forwards. The final will be against
Mallow, who already defeated Douglas in one of the early rounds.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Well done to St Columba’s girls on winning the Sciath Na
Scoil
competition ~ commiserations to the boys who were defeated by two
points
DOUGLAS GAA JUNIOR SECTION
COLIN SHOWS THE WAY FOR DOUGLAS
Under 13 Hurling League Section 1
Douglas 7-4 v Glen Rovers 3-4
Douglas and the Glen played last Monday night in what was a great
game of hurling. Douglas started well with a point from Dayne
O'Leary. The Glen soon equalised but after that Douglas really
came to grips with their opponents never letting the Glen dictate.
Douglas took their scores very well and with Colin 0' Sullivan in
sparkling form scoring 5-2 from play proved that he is a player
to he reckoned with. Patrick Carroll who had a great game at
centre hack blotting out the Glen's centre forward. By no means
was it a two man game. But the whole Douglas 15 and subs that
came on played their heart out. Shane Mc Carthy, Kevin Cotter who
is playing very well at comer back, Darren Hickey, Jason Martin
O'Sullivan played well for Douglas. But overall it was a team
effort.
Under 15 Football league
This team is on a break at the moment due to the exams, but here
is a summary of their matches up to date. Douglas defeated St.
Finbarrs, Blarney, Nemo, Glanmire and Na Pairsaig. As you can see
from the above results they are going well at the moment in the
Under 15 Hurling League.
Douglas are doing well at the moment with victories over Blarney,
Blackrock and St Vincents. This team will he starting to play
league matches shortly.
Under 12 Hurling Section 1.
This game was played last Wednesday night in Douglas and proved
to be an outstanding game of hurling. Douglas played with the aid
of a slight breeze in the first half and led at the half
2-5 to no score with Michael Doody doing most of the scoring. The
second half started well by the Ballincollig team but with the
Douglas back line in tremendous form scores were hard to
come by for the Westerners. Jamie Drennan in goal and Jason
Murray at corner back were on form with the forwards also
impressing by scoring 2-10. Mark O'Shea, Ian Turner, Brendan
Cashman and Cian O'Leary also impressed for Douglas in what was
overall a great team display from Douglas.
Under 12 Hurling League Sth/Est.
Douiglas travelled to Shanbally to play Shamrocks last Tuesday
evening. After a poor first half performance, Douglas trailed by
12 points at the break. After a constructive team talk at half
time, Douglas emerged a new team for the second period and with
just 2 minutes remaining had drawn level but alas it wasn't to be
Douglas' night as Shamrocks scored a late goal to clinch victory.
Kevin Tobin, Michael Crowley and Denis Cotter shone for Douglas.
Final score 5-6 to 5-4.
Under 12 Hurling League Sth/Est.
Douglas 3-1 Valley Rovers 3-1.
In this game Douglas played with great determination against a
very accomplished Valley Rovers team. Douglas started well by
scoring a well taken goal with the half finishing a goal and a
point a piece. Like the first half the second was pretty much a
game of equals with scores hard to come by. Valley Rovers took
the lead but Douglas rallied to go two points ahead. As the game
progressed Rovers went ahead by a goal but Douglas weren't going
to let this one go and with some well worked passing from a break
in centre field, Douglas once more found the net, once again
levelling the game.
Some fine end to end hurling was played by both teams in the
final minutes but that elusive Final score to break the deadlock
didn't come and a draw at the end was a fair result.Best for
Douglas were, Finbarr Desmond and Eddie Murphy.
Under Age Fixtures.
Under 12 Hurling Championship.
Douglas v Bishopstown Mon. 25/6/'01 @ 7.30pm (Home).
Under 12 Hurling League.
Douglas v Glen Rovers Weds. 27/6/'01 @ 7.30pm (Away).
Under 15 Football League.
Douglas v St. Vincents Sat. 30/6/'01 @ 3.00pm (Home).
Under 12 Hurling League.
Douglas v Inniscarra Mon. 25/6/'01 @ 7.30pm (Home).
DOUGLAS GAA STREET LEAGUES
(Sponsored by Douglas Credit Union)
This week, as promised, we take our final look at the under seven
category before the summer break. This hour is very well attended
and the young players are really improving their basic hurling
skills and enjoying themselves immensely. Well done to the
mentors also who have an “early” start each week.
Wexford were made to work hard before overcoming Meath on a score
of 3-0 to 1-1,
Goalkeeper Jason Jagla, Robert Mc Cormack and Adrian O Connell
starred for Wexford, well supported by the efforts of both Zack
Barker and Cian Cooper.
Meath had Owen Kenrick, Colin Downey, Steven Beale and Philip
Kelleher in impressive form despite their narrow defeat.
Clare and Mayo played out a thrilling scoreless draw. Cian Ryder
almost clinched it at the death for Mayo with a great effort on
goal. John Rogers, Gavin O Herlihy, the diminutive Kevin Sheehy
and Daragh Burke also showed up well for Mayo. Clare had David
Barrett, Clare Shine and Ryan Jordan in fine form but unable to
break the deadlock.
Another “thriller” saw Kilkenny hold out for a narrow
victory against Carlow on a score of 4-0 to 3-0. In this game
Kilkenny raced into a three- goal lead but a hat-trick of goals
from the brilliant David O Halloran brought Carlow back into the
game. A late Declan Malone winner sealed victory for Kilkenny who
also had Kevin O Leary, Graham Sheehan and Muiread Mulrooney
showing great promise. Goalkeeper Eric O Connor, Jordan Smith,
Andrew Killeen and Krista O Brien turned in “top-drawer”
displays for Carlow.
Finally we look at Antrim who overcame the challenge of Kerry on
a score of 4-0 to 2-0. Ian Tobin, (two goals) Conor Malone and
Gus Lewis were the goalscorers for Antrim who also had fine
displays from Sean Walsh, James Flynn and a tanned Charlie White,
fresh from his continental break! Kerry had midfielder Colin O
Sullivan in terrific form, aided hugely by the efforts of
Christopher Cahill, Conor Martin and camogie star Sinead Duggan.
Next week (June 23rd marks the close of our leagues for the
summer break. Our under ten hurlers are to visit Limerick on June
30th to play in an invitation game and to have a well deserved
“day out” prior to leaving the street leagues later in
the year.
All the under ten players are welcome to travel on this outing so
please let your mentors know of your intentions next week so that
numbers can be finalised. Watch this space!
IIBA SHORTMAT INDOOR BOWLS
"Douglas Community School Capture Festival Trophy"
Douglas GAA Indoor Bowls Club Annual Invitation Tournament for
the Douglas GAA Festival Trophy played on the 30th May 2001 in
the Douglas GAA Pavilion. The following clubs took part in the
competition: Douglas GAA,
Douglas Community, Grange Frankfield and Nemo and the competition
consisted of One Singles, One Pairs, Two Triples and Two Fours
matches per club. At the conclusion of play the Douglas GAA and
Douglas Community teams finished level with 8-points each but
under the competition rules ("Highest Score For")(52/51)
Douglas Community School were declared the winners. The Douglas
Community IBC were represented by G Allen, C Cremin, B Dunlea, P
Crowley, M Hennessy, Mary Lynch, N Kelleher, K Mockler, D Murphy,
J O'Driscoll, D O'Herlihy, M O'Leary, K O'Mahony and N
O'Shaughnessy
CORK LADIES SOCCER LEAGUE
This week in the Cork Ladies Soccer League the teams were
competing once again in their respective league fixtures. In
division two this saw Douglas Hall take on Brooklodge. The game
began as a very open and competitive competition. However
Jennifer Walsh opened the scoring for Douglas Hall to give them
the advantage. This was not the last we heard from Jennifer
during the game as she went on to open the scoring even more
producing another fine goal to make the score 2 -0 to Douglas
Hall. Eileen Moore scored the third and final goal on the night.
A player to note during this encounter was was Una Moore who made
her debut.
In division one there was a highly awaited game between the two
top teams, Coursey v's Bandon. Neither team have dropped a point
so far this season and this showed in this very tight competitive
game. Both teams showed a fantastic fight and spirit and this
lead to an enthralling game of football. Coursey were first to
score when Rosemarie Moloney found the back of the net. Catherine
Coughlan also scored for Coursey. Bandon themselves went on to
score 2 goals one of these being a penalty. On the night it ended
2 a piece which will leave their next encounter almost a decider.
Also this week there were cup competitions, division two side
Carrigaline played Hibs. Hibs took the lead midway through the
first half. The first half was an open bout with both teams
pushing forward at every opportunity. Hibs were leading the game
by 1 – 0 nearing the end of the first half however their
lead evaporated when Carrigaline equalised. The second half
started with Hibs taking controll of the game and have numerous
chances. The finally got their second goal midway through the 2nd
half. Carrigaline battled on and were unlucky on two occasions
but the Hibs keeper did very well and prevented them from scoring.
Hibs got their third with 10 minutes to go. This left the score
at 3 –1 to Hibs.
In the premier league CSO took on Ballincollig. The last time
these two teams met was in a cup final two years ago. This was a
very even game with CSO winning 3-2 on the night. However this
league game began with CSO taking control from the beginning and
not relinquishing this control throughout the encounter. CSO
began passing the ball with great fluidity, this allowed great
runs up the right between Sinead o' Brien and Yvonne Harrington.
The CSO midfield were commendable, battling for every ball and
showing great determination and skill. Catherine O' Sullivan was
superlative for CSO she opened the scoring through a penalty. The
penalty was given when Catherine O' Sullivan put in a fantastic
cross which Sinead o' Brien headed towards the back of the net,
when one of the defenders caused a blatant hand ball. Catherine
O' Sullivan then scored CSO's second from a free kick, this was
100% true class leaving the keeper with no chance. Then we
proceeded to see Catherine O' Sullivan score another 2 goals, she
was truly amazing. Ballincollig substitute scored their only goal
on the night. She rounded the defence her shot came off the post
but she did not miss the second time. Other goal scorers for CSO
on the night were Majella O' Brien, Yvonne Harrington and
Catherine Cotter leaving the final score CSO 7 - Ballincollig 1.
College Corinthians turbulent season continued when they were
held to a 2 – 2 draw against Passage. Passage battled hard
trying to finally get their season going. This was a vying
contest and both teams got their deserved one point.
Rangers played Wilton also in the premier league. Wilton who are
winning the league were trying to open the gap to ensure their
number one position in the Cork league. However old rivals
Rangers had other things on their minds. They scored the only
goal of the night and continued to keep up the pressure to ensure
their one goal advantage. This game was a very close contest.
Wilton and Rangers are now on the same points at the top of the
league.
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CLUB
MON11JUNE A. MULCAHY & M. MADDEN - 1ST
B & D. O'DRISCOLL - 2ND
TUES12JUN(AMJUN) M. MCCARTHY & H. CANNIFFE - 1ST
TUES12JUN(AMSEN) M MADDEN & T. LONG - 1ST
C. BENNETT & O. COTTER - 2ND
TUES12JUN PM S.MCGARRY & C. ROTHWELL - 1ST
D & A ROCHE - 2ND
WED13JUNE AM R. MCCARTHY & ANN REID - 1ST
WED13JUNE NOVICE C MCLOUGHLIN & A AUCHINCLOSS - 1ST
WED13JUNE PM M. MILLER & MGT O'CONNOR - 1ST
O. OLDEN & S. O' NEILL - 2ND
THUR14JUNE MGT MCCARTHY & I. POWER - 1ST
MARY & DAVID WALSH - 2ND
FRI 15JUNE M.KINGSTON & JOHN BEHAN - 1ST
DOUGLAS HALL GIRLS UNDER 14
Riverstown 0 Douglas Hall 0 12/6/'01
The two 'keepers were the stars of the encounter with some super
saves from the 'Hall's', Clarissa Murphy and from her Riverstown
counterpart.
Douglas had the best of the chances throughout the game with some
excellent strikes from Karen O'Neill, Emma Hughes and a screamer
of a volley by Aisling Collins from a great cross by Louise
Martin which brought out the best in the Riverstown keeper.
Points shared in a game where Douglas Hall failed to put away
their chances.
Douglas Hall 4 Passage 0 15/6/'01
A powerful performance from the Douglas girls in this clash meant
they could do no wrong.
Some inspired individual efforts in this encounter with 'Girl of
the Match', Sarah Walshe adding her name to the score sheet
together with Karen O'Neill, Emma Hughes and Aisling Collins who
has made her mark in the Douglas Hall Team. Others to impress
were Alison Kennedy, Louise Martin Kate Delaney and super sub
Sarah McCarthy.
A well done to the girls who represented the club at the recent
Cork U-16 trials….Donna O'Leary, Jennifer Walshe and Laura
Healy.
TRAMORE ATHLETIC TO RISE FROM THE ASHES
Tramore athletic were the victims recently of an act of wanton
vandalism. A 40 ft. steel container which held all the playing
equipment was set alight, unfortunately the fire was at an
advanced stage before the alarm was raised by neighbours.
Goal nets for both playing pitches and portable aluminium
goalpost used for under 10s games were destroyed in the blaze. In
addition pitch lining equipment and training markers were totally
lost.
The Container was used up to late last year as a dressing room
but since the opening of Tramore’s new dressing room and
clubhouse it had served well as an equipment storage facility.
The club Chairman Frank Mullin is appealing to residents of the
area to cooperate with the Garda in helping identify the
perpetrators of this arson attack which is viewed as a far more
serious crime than general vandalism.
The total cleanup and renewal of equipment is expected to cost
over £1000 pounds which the club can ill afford while funding
the dressing room debt.
