30th August, 2001
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
By Pat Harrington
Douglas Minors Earn Well Deserved Draw
Douglas and Bishopstown played out a draw in the minor Football
Championship first round. The game was only five minutes old when
Douglas were awarded a penalty - the Bishopstown keeper saved the
resultant penalty. The 'Town created a number of great goal
scoring chances, hitting the upright on one occasion - whilst
David Dorney saved well on two other occasions. Paul Kelly and
Jeremy McCarthy gave sterling performances and Paddy White showed
great turn of pace. Douglas were 0 - 5 to 0 - 3 in arrears at the
interval.
A well-taken goal by Stephen Birmingham changed the complexion of
the game in the second half. The Douglas defence tightened up
considerably as they proceeded to chase and hound the opposing
forwards on every ball. Points by Fergal O'Sullivan, Paddy White
and Stephen Birmingham gave Douglas a three-point lead. The town
clawed their way back into the game and drew level with five
minutes remaining. Bishopstown had two late chances from frees
but failed to convert them and so a dogged Douglas side
deservedly survived to fight on another day. The replay is fixed
for Saturday night next @ Ballinlough at 6.30.
Senior Hurling League
Both sides short a number of regulars provided a most
entertaining encounter. The Rockies led by three points at the
interval and finally won on a scoreline of 1 - 18 to 2 - 9. The
goal scorers were Thomas Twomey and Brian Boyle. Gary Wade gave a
fine performance at Centre Back. Others to impress were Patrick
Tobin and Jose Barry. The next outing is at home Thursday against
Cloyne
U 21 Hurling
Douglas faced Nemo Rangers in the semi-final of the Championship
on Tuesday last in Ballinlough. The first half was a very close
affair with only two points separating the sides at the interval.
Brian Boyle was the scorer in chief for Douglas. Barry Hanrahan
and Patrick Tobin played well for Douglas. A goal mid-way through
the half for Nemo gave them a cushion. Douglas again fought back
but the concession of a goal in the last minute gave Nemo their
place in the final. Full time score Nemo 3 - 8, Douglas 0 - 12.
The Red Jersey
This weekend past was an historic weekend for the Douglas Club.
Cork fielded teams at three different age levels; U14, U15 and U
16. Douglas were represented in all three. Stephen Bermingham
played with the U15's in the Carrigdhoun tournament - Cork won!
Stephen Moyihan played in the U14's in Waterford; they were
beaten in the final. Mark Harrington and Thomas Cotter played
with the U16's in the Nenagh Co-op Tournament - Galway beat this
team in the Plate Final by a point.
Community Games
Well done to the U13 Douglas boys who reached the All-Ireland,
but alas were beaten in the final. Silver was no mean achievement
Fixtures
Senior Hurling League Douglas V Cloyne Thursday 30th August @ 6.45
Douglas
Minor Football C/Ship Douglas V Bishopstown Sat. 1 Sept. @ 6.30pm
Ballinlough
U 16 Football Championship Douglas V St. Vincents Tuesday 4 Sept.
@ 6.30pm Douglas
U 16 B Football Championship Douglas V St. Michaels Wed. 5 Sept.
@ 6.30pm Douglas
NEMO RANGERS UNDERAGE
Nemo Rangers 1-7 Moyle Rovers 0-5
Nemo's U-12 team travelled up the country last Saturday to play
Tipp county finalists Moyle Rovers in a challenge match. Moyle
Rovers entered the Nemo dressing room before the match wondering
if Nemo would referee the game. We told them to go ahead
themselves. To our amazement Brian White (intercounty and former
All-Ireland Final referee) came forward to referee the match.
Ball Hoppers!
It was a very competitive game in which both teams squandered a
lot of chances. John O'Brien who played at midfield had an
outstanding game scoring 1-2. Timmy Hayes was also to the fore at
full back, holding a very lively full forward scoreless. But a
lot of credit would have to go to Brian O'Hara, also in the back
line, who was everyone's man of the match. The match was played
in a great spirit and we were given refreshments afterwards.
Thank you Moyle for a great sporting day out and hopefully we can
return the favour in the near future.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Sunday August 26th
D Clifford & L O' Donovan 37 / Ger O' Connell & M O'
Riordan 47
Captain's Prize
O/A Nett: D Clifford / O/A Gross: J Fahy
0 6 Nett: T Hartnett / 7 12 Nett: P Sheehan
Ladies Nett: E Hartnett / Ladies Gross: N Kelleher
Juvenile Nett: M Irwin / Juvenile Nett: M Quirke
Presentation Night Saturday September 1st, Time : 8:30pm
Weekly Lotto Results Numbers Drawn: 8, 18 & 21 NO WINNER
Lucky Dip Winners
Richie c/o Briar Rose, Phillip Murphy c/o The Club,
Ann O' Rourke c/o Denis Cashman
TONIGHTS JACKPOT: £500
VENUE: St Columbas Hall
Web Site: http://go.to/dpap
ST. COLUMBAS ATHLETIC CLUB
Last Sunday in glorious sunshine Midleton A.C. hosted their
annual sports and Douglas athletes were very much to the
forefront in all events. Performance of the day went to Grace
Meade who recorded 3 wins in the lOOm, 600m and long jump and
third place in the shot. Brian Manning also had a successful day
coming in second in both his sprint and long jump and first in
the 600m. The Ng sisters Kai Lyn and Chantel were first in both
their sprints and Kai Lyn also got first in the long jump and
second in the ball throw. The McCarthy twins were also in the
medals with Shauna coming in third in the 300m and Stephanie
third in both the lOOm and ball throw. Alec Daunt was very
tactical in winning the 800m. To finish the day the Ng sisters
combined with the McCarthy twins to make up the under I 0 relay
team and they finished a very close second.
This has been the trend all season with our athletes well to the
front at all the regular meetings such as Riverstick, Belgooly,
Liscarrol, Ballincollig, Rising Sun and Old Abbey. Another
notable achievement was the performance of Emma Farrell at the
county championships when she won four golds in the 80M, 700M,
long Jump and shot..
Other regular winners over the season were Stephanie Brosnan and
Stephan Swanton. Congratulations to Shauna and Stephanie Mc.Carthy
who together with Susan Farrell, Kai Lyn Ng and Linda Horgan made
up the under 9 relay team who qualified for the All Irelands in
Tullamore. Other qualifiers were Emma Farrell and Stephan Swanton.
The final track meet for this season is next Sunday 2nd Sept. at
the CIT hosted by Blarney A.C .Our annual Church gate collection
takes place over the week end of the 8/9th.Sept. and we thank you
in advance for your continued support.
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
The new Schoolboy Soccer Season swings into action next weekend
with our U14 First Division side, Douglas Corinthians, first into
action when they travel to Kanturk on Saturday morning to take on
the locals. The opening fixture in Corinthian's Park takes place
on Sunday morning when our two U12 Premier Division sides,
Corinthian Boys and Corinthians Utd. come head to head in their
opening league fixture, with the game scheduled to kick off at 10.45
a.m. This will be followed by the first game for our U14 Premier
Division side, Corinthian Boys, when they entertain Rockmount.
Also in action on Sunday are our U16s, who travel to Bandon,
while on Monday night our U11 Premier Division side, Corinthian
Boys open their campaign with an away fixture against Casement
Celtic. Fixtures come thick and fast after that with nearly all
our Schoolboy teams in action over the course of the week.
On behalf of the Club I would like to wish all our teams the very
best of luck for the new season.
New Members
If you would like to get involved with any of our schoolboy teams
you can do so by going to Corinthian's Park any Monday or
Wednesday night, training kicks off at approximately 7 p.m.
Alternatively you can contact Danny Drennan at 4363602 for
further information. All our teams are very eager to strengthen
their squads for the new season and new players are particularly
welcome.
Underage Coaching
Our Saturday morning coaching and Street Leagues for the U6 to U11
age groups started again last Saturday morning. Coaching sessions
are open to everyone and new members are particularly welcome.
Training times for the various age groups are as follows:
U9 (i.e. born in 1992) 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m.
U10 (i.e. born in 1991) 10.45 a.m. to 12.00 noon
U11 (i.e. born in 1990) 10.45 a.m. to 12.00 noon
U8 (i.e. born in 1993) 12.15 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
U7 (i.e. born in 1994/95) 12.15 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
If you would like some more information about our Saturday
morning coaching sessions, you should contact Ger Kilcummins at
4363456 or Terry O'Donovan at 4891257, alternatively for
additional information about the Club, our Underage section, our
Sschoolboy section, our Street Leagues etc. you can log on to the
Corinthian's website at www.collegecorinthians.com.
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
Juniors:
On Sunday last we played Inniscarra in a Junior League Game. The
game was slow to start but early points from Claire Barry and a
goal and a point from Fiona O'Donovan, with Carmel Downey on form
and all the team playing well. Scores came rather easy we were
well on top at half time. The second half went the same way and 2
great goals from Laura Walsh settled the issue, all five subs
were used and all played with great determination. Douglas ran
out easy winners in the end.
Junior A League (last year's)
Next Saturday 1st September Douglas take on Ballygarvan in last
year's league final decider. As County Champions Ballygarvan go
into this game as strong favourites having previously beaten us
in the Championship final. However our girls won't be found
wanting on the day and we wish them all the best.
On Sunday 2nd September part of the Junior panel travel to
Waterford to play in a seven a side tournament. A busy week-end
in store for all.
U-13 Seandún
Douglas V Mayfield at Mayfield on Thursday night. Douglas also
play Passage on Friday night in Douglas.
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE UNDER 11
With the summer holiday's coming to an end the under 11 team
continued their preparations for their semi-final against
Glenrovers. They played two very worth while challenge matchs
against Bandon & Iniscarra. The first against Bandon was
played in very wet conditions but with Douglas settling quickly
and full forward Leanne O Shea scoring 2 early goals and with
backs Emma Mc Carthy and Karen Horgan now playing well,half time
score Douglas 4 goals up . Douglas continued were they left off
in the first half and ran out easy winners. Best for Douglas were
Louise Jordan, Moira & Aileen O Donavan and Deirdre Cotter.
Next match against Iniscarra was a much different game Douglas
started very well with a well taken goal from Maire O Mahony and
3 points from Niamh O Donavan Douglas led at half time 1-3 to 0-0.Iniscarra
really put on the pressure in the second half scoring 2-1 without
reply to lead by a point with 5 minutes to go but with Jessica
Jackson &Jasmine Dempsey now playing out of there skins
Douglas rallied and with captain Niamh O Donavan scoring 2
brilliant points Douglas won on a score line of 1-5 to 2-1 . Best
for Douglas Ann-Marie Dinan,Eamma Jordan, Jill Kelleher ,Clodagh
Barry, Gillian Murphy and Niamh O Donavan who gave an outstanding
display scoring 5 points from play .We would like to wish Julia
White a speedy recovery after her accident.
DOUGLAS MILLS BRIDGE CLUB
Monday 6th August 1st O.Cotter & C.Bennett. / 2nd M & S
Wanglin
Tuesday 7th August A.M. 1st M. Madden & C. O'Donovan / 2nd N.Murphy
& H.O'Donovan
Tuesday 7th August PM 1st E. & J. Taylor / 2nd N. Trily &
B.Murphy
Wednesday 8th Aug AM 1st A & C Nolan
Wednesday 8th Aug PM 1st L. O' Hancon & E. Hendricks / 2nd N.Murphy
& J. O'Sullivan.
Thursday 9th Aug 1st B. & D O'Driscoll / 2nd N. Trihy & B.
Murphy
Friday 10th Aug 1st L. O Hancon & S. Carroll / 2nd M.Kingston
& J. Behan
Open Bridge every Friday night
