13th September, 2001
Weekly
Sports
GRANGE VALE FC
AUL DIV 3B Grange Vale B V Hibernians Wednesday
the 5th or Sept.
Result: a one / one all draw
In what was a vastly improved performance from the week before
Grange fell behind to an early goal but soon regained their
composure with Ian lee scouring a his first goal for the club on
his home debut.
This spurred the lads on and they spent the rest of the game
attacking the Hibs goal only to see effort after effort stopped
by the Hibs keeper. Hibernians had their chances only to find no
way pass Graham Parker in the Grange goal.
Afterwards where the lads were disappointed but happy that they
had got their first point. Grange Vale B are still looking for
player's so if you are over eighteen and want to get involved in
a progressive Club then call 087/2076766 and we will only be to
happy to talk to you.
AUL DIV 1 Grange Vale V Fairview - Sunday The 9th of September
Result: two / two draw
Continuing with out good start we maintained or uneaten run even
if it was with a draw. The team started as very well with Paul
Horgan and Rob Daly and Neil McSorley all going close in the
first Fifteen minutes it seemed only a matter of time that before
we would score it finally came in the twentieth minute when a
great run into the box by Matt O'Callaghan saw him brought down
in the area John Kennedale score from the penalty to bring his
tally to six in three games. Just before the end of the half
against the run of play Fairview equalized Killian Barry having
made a great save was beaten from the resulting corner.
We started the second half well with Captain Paul McCarthy
driving the team on and Willie Kelleher controlling the defense
in seemed a matter of time before we would score when it came it
was John Kenneally again to make it Seven in three games with tem
minutes to go and with us playing so well it was disappointing to
let in a soft goal in the closing minutes. We will have to go
through it all again next week as we have drawn Fairview in the
AOH CUP.
The committee and players would like to wish Norreen Willianson
the best in her recovery from a long illness. Noreen and husband
dave have been long standing members of the club reaching back to
the fifties.
The club would also like to thank Tom Morrissey who has managed
the first team for the last three years and retired this year tom
will still be involved with the club and we wish him the best in
what is a deserved break for him in his family. And Barry Twomey
who stepped down from the first team to manage the second team
last year.
AN OIGE DIARY
Every Monday. Until mid April - Socil Swim Meet 9.25pm. Contact
Ken 021-4504043.
Every Thursday. An Oige Swimming Club meet every Thursday 9.30pm.
from Sep. @ An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline.
Phone Michael 021-4372552.
Sep.21st-23rd Cycle weekend in Co Kerry. Car share to Kllarney
& Dunquin hostels.Saturday- Sunday Connor Pass. Tel. Donal
O`Donovan 087-2520541.
Oct.27th-Nov.3rd. Fly-Cycle "Sunny South Europe" Price
will inc. 1/2 board hostel accom.,flights,bikes & craic.Tel.Aidan
021-4274143.
Nov.17th-18th. Cycle Weekend to Mountain Lodge. Meet Opera House
9am.
Contact Liz 021-4274143
Nov.30thFri. Regional Group Christmas Dinner. Contact Dave 021-4968142
Dec.8th.-9th. Christmas Spirts Cycle -Ardmore.
Contact Aidan 021-4274143
Membership:-
Adult #12, Under 18 #6, Family membership #25. Join at the An
Oige Hostel 1-2 Redclyffe, Western Road, Mon.-Sat.9am-1pm&5pm-9pm.
or Carrigaline Tel. Michael 021-4372552.
Visit the An Oige web site.
www.irelandyha.org
DOUGLAS GAA STREET LEAGUES
(SPONSORED BY DOUGLAS CREDIT UNION)
Last Saturday, Sept. 8th the Street Leagues resumed with outdoor
hurling becoming the focus of attention once again. The under
seven contingent opened proceedings and a number of exciting
encounters took place. In this category Wexford and Kilkenny
accounted for Meath and Antrim respectively, while the efforts of
Meath and Kerry proved too strong for the gallant efforts of both
Carlow and Clare.
In the under- nine section, victory went to Tipperary, Galway,
Sligo and Down. The teams to taste defeat on this occasion were
Cork, Offaly, Dublin and Laois.
The under ten battles were between Sligo and Cork, Clare and
Galway and finally a tussle between Derry and Waterford. Victors
on this occasion were Sligo, Clare and Derry.
Apologies for the lack of detail this week as on the morning in
question we were a little short-staffed and could not afford the
luxury of match analysis. We will rectify this in the coming
weeks and many of the young players will be mentioned.
This note will hopefully serve as a reminder to children, parents
and mentors that we are back in action and that there are places
available to children who have not yet visited us on Saturday
mornings. Come along and we will find a jersey for you.
For the under ten section it will be their last extended run in
the street league jerseys as next season they will be competing
in South East and City competitions at under eleven grade.
Judging from the recent football finals and looking at the
hurling being played before the summer break hopes are high that
the Douglas Underage section will be well served by the current
senior batch of street league stars. Time will tell.
Our thanks to Douglas Weekly for your continued support. The
children really appreciate it.
Oliver Carroll
Secretary
DOUGLAS MILLS BRIDGE CLUB
MON3SEPT Mgt O'Connor & J O'Sullivan - 1st / B & D
O'Driscoll - 2nd
Tues4Sept am V. Brownlow & F. Hurley - 1st / A. Mulcahy &
C. Halligan - 2nd
Tues4Sept pm M. Healy & M. Murphy - 1st / J O'Connell & E
Murphy - 2nd
Wed5Sept Am A. Mulcahy & V. Brennan - 1st
Wed5Sept Pm B. Madden & T. Ahern - 1st / El Mc Carthy & M
O'Callaghan - 2nd
Thur6Sept P. O'Mahony & C. Halligan - 1st / M. Kavanagh &
M Dorgan - 2nd
Fri7Sept M. Lyne & M. Ruby - 1st / D Laughton & O Olden -
2nd
OPEN BRIDGE EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR
By Pat Harrington
Dogged Douglas overcome Ballincollig in Senior Football
Douglas overcame the challenge of Ballincollig in the first round
of the Senior Football Round Robin Series. The mid-Cork team
although playing against the elements started very well scoring 1-2
without reply. Douglas battled back and points from Donal Meade,
Conor McCarthy and two from (Dinger) McSweeney put Douglas in a
more favourable position at the interval - loosing by 1-3 to 0-4.
Douglas had a greater appetite for the game the second half and
this was shown in their play, which was much more purposeful.
Eoin Coveney gave Douglas parity with the mid-Cor side seven
minutes from time. Then came the score of the game as David
McSweeney (corner back) won a ball 45 Mts. from his own goal and
proceeded to solo up the field and score a great point to put
Douglas in the lead. Fergal O'Sullivan scored another point to
give Douglas victory on a scoreline of 0-11 to 1-6. Douglas were
best served by Cormac Cahill, Paddy Barry and David McSweeney.
In the second outing of the competition Douglas overcame the
challenge of St.Michaels on a scoreline of 3-7 to 0-6. The goal
scorers were , Gergal o'Sullivan and Garoid O'Laoire. The next
outing is against Youghal on Thursday in Douglas ' 6.30. Ronan
McCarthy and David McSweeney played very well.
Junior Hurling League
Douglas overcame the challenge of Blackrock in the Junior Hurling
League by the minimum of margins. Playing with a strong wind Joe
and Andrew Larkin were the scorers in Chief as Douglas led 0-8 to
0-2 at the interval.
The Rockies started the second half in fine fashion scoring a
couple of quick points. Rory Gunn goaled for Douglas. Blackrock
replied immediately with a similar score Derek Hayes crashed the
ball to the Blackrock net - Douglas appeared to be completely in
charge. The Rockies hit back for two further goals the Douglas
challenge began to crumble as Blackrock attached in waves. The
sides were level with five minutes remaining - Douglas got the
winning point to keep their top four spot alive. Final score 2-11
to 3-7.
U 16 Football Championship
Douglas overcame the challenge of St. Vincents to qualify for the
semi-final of the Championship. After a slow start Douglas goaled
twice through Seamus Crowley and David O'Regan. The team also
kicked eight wides during this period and reduced the score by 2-3
to 1-3 at the interval.
Douglas took over in the second half goals by Kenny Barry and
Mark Harrington put Douglas in a commanding position as they went
on to win with some ease. Jonathon Lane, David O'Connell and
Frank Tobin played well. The team will have to improve if it
hopes to progress in the Championship.
U 16 B Football
Douglas 2nd squad played St.Michaels first team in the Football
Championship. Playing with the aid of the wind. James Barry and
Kevin Ryan got the opening points. The Blackrock boys replied
with 1-2 without reply. Eoin Carroll (?) knocked over two fine
points to leave Douglas 0-4 to 1-1 in arrears at the interval.
Douglas could not match St. Michael's in the second half as the
Blackrock boys ran out convincing winners. Eoin Cadogan, Eoin
Carroll (?) and Colin Lahive played well
Camogie:
Congratulations to the Douglas U11 girls on their success in the
Seandún Tournament against Bishopstown. It is great to see the
girls bringing 'Silverware' to the club.
Street Leagues
I visited the Street League Hurling last Saturday. It was very
enjoyable. There was great effort by all the particpants and
there were some marvelous skills displayed - good hooking/blocking
- long striking from the hand and also fine ground hurling. Well
done to everyone concerned.
Fixtures
Senior Football League Douglas V Youghal Thursday (13/9/01) @ 6.30
in Douglas
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
Last week was an extremely busy one on the schoolboy front with
nearly all our twelve schoolboy teams in action with some teams
actually playing twice. Results were generally very encouraging
and hopefully are a good sign for the year ahead.
Under 15
Our Under 15 side under the new management team of Roy O'Donovan
and Mike Tobin have made a fine start to the season picking up
six points from two away games. They started with an excellent 2-1
away victory over Midleton with John Quirke and James Kenny on
the scoresheet and they followed up with a convincing 4-0 away
victory over Blarney Street Castleview with John Quirke (2) and
James Kenny (2) once again on the mark.
Michael Burke and Kyle Smith were outstanding against Midleton,
while Denis O'Mahony, Graham O'Halloran and Brian O'Connor caught
the eye against Blarney Street. While much tougher challenges are
undoubtedly ahead the two victories should give the lads plenty
of encouragement.
Under 14
Corinthian Boys made it two victories from two games played in
the Under 14 Premier Division after an excellent 2-0 victory over
Ballincollig. Stephen Moylan opened the scoring early on and Mark
Murphy extended Corinthians lead midway through the second half.
Alan Barry was a tower of strength at centre-half and he got
great support from Ricky Kenny, Eoin Cotter, Keith Donnellan and
Eoin Hearne.
Douglas Corinthians had their goal scoring boots on last Friday
night as they put eight past Greenwood. New signing Dermot
Collins scored twice and also on the scoresheet were Ronan
O'Murchu (2), Brian Grant (2), James Malone and Jamie Owen.
Under 11
Corinthian Boys made a bright start to their Premier lead
campaign with two good victories during the week. They started
with a comfortable 6-0 away victory over Casement with Eoin
Kilcommons (2), Mark Twohig (2), Stephen Mahon and Christopher
Fox on the scoresheet and Shane Twomey and Geroid Cullinane in
brilliant form.
They were on the road again for their second match, away in Cobh
against Springfield and they proved too strong for the locals,
winning comfortably. Robert O'Connell (3), Eoin Kilcommons (2),
Barry O'Driscoll (2), Mark Twohig (2) and Eoin Buckley scored for
Corinthian Boys, while Michael Carroll and Daniel McWhinney
played well.
The Club had two teams making their schoolboys league debut in
the Under 11 First Division Douglas Corinthians and Corinthians
United and they had mixed results with Corinthians United winning
2-1 in Bandon, while Douglas Corinthians went down 5-3 to
Greenwood. Douglas Corinthians' goal scorers were Stephen Murphy,
Simon Barry and Morgan Wang and they had outstanding performers
in Conor Murphy and Mark Menton, while for Corinthians United
Rory O' Brien,and Kevin Kelleher grabbed the vital goals while
Andrew Neville, Martin O'Donoghue and Ryan Nolan turned in five
star performances.
Under 16
Our Under 16's have also made a great start to the season and
they made it two wins from two games played when they defeated
Tramore Athletic by 5-1. Seamus Clinch (2), Richard Arnup, Peter
Moreland and Neil Burke scored for Corinthians while David
Waters, Barry O'Shea and John Moynihan in fine form.
Underage Coaching
Our Saturday morning coaching sessions for the Under 6 to Under
11 age group have resumed again following the summer break.
Coaching sessions are open to everyone and new members are
particularly welcome. Training times for the various age groups
are as follows:
Under 9, that is born in 1992 9.30am to 10.45am
Under 10, that is born in 1991 10.45am to 12noon
Under 11, that is born in 1990 10.45am to 12noon
Under 8, that is born in 1993 12.15pm to 1.30pm
Under 7, that is born in 1994 and 1995 12.15pm to 1.30pm
If, you would like some more information about our Saturday
morning coaching sessions, you should contact Ger Kilcommons at
4363456 or Terry O'Donovan at 4891257, alternatively for
additional information about the Club, our Underage Section, our
Schoolboy Section or Street Leagues etc., you can log on to the
Corinthians' Web Site at www.collegecorinthians.com
Deepest Sympathy.
On behalf of College Corinthians AFC, I would like to extend our
deepest sympathy to the Long family, on the tragic loss of their
son Stephen. The prayers and thoughts of everybody within the
Club are with you at this time.
May he rest in peace.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Sunday September 9th
Congratulations to Denis & Laura Dennehy on qualifying for
this years
National Mixed Foursomes
Annual General Meeting
This year's club AGM will take place this Sunday at 10:30 am
Weekly Lotto Results Number Drawn: 5, 15 & 26 NO WINNER
Lucky Dip Winners
Phillip Murphy c/o Te Club, Lorna Deacon c/o The Club
David St Ledger c/o The Grange.
TONIGHTS JACKPOT: £700 VENUE: THE SOUTH COUNTY
Web Site: http://go.to/dpap
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR
by Donie Harris.
Douglas played Carrigaline in Douglas last
weekend. Carrigaline started well scoring three goals. Our lads
seemed to sit back and leave Carrigaline take over. Paul Calnan
was our only player to play well. The mentors could not wait for
halftime to come to settle our lads down. The second half started
with Douglas playing good first time hurling and playing with
more determination. Terry 0'Connell, Jason Martin O'Sullivan and
Brian Collins were now playing well in the back line. Centre
field pairing off Owen Cotter and Patrick Carroll were getting to
grips with their opponents. The forwards were first to every ball.
We were playing well now. Kevin Murphy, John Harris and Oisin
McGrath started giving Carrigaline backs a torrid time. Darren
Hickey, Dayne O'Leary and super sub Jonathan O'Connell were
playing well. The goals started going in and some great points
were being scored. We took over the second half and ran out
winners on a scoreline of 4-6 to 3.3. Other players to play well
were Cian Meade who had a great game at centre back and Aidan
Kelly in goal.
Under 15 Hurling League Section 1
Douglas played Nemo in this fixture. We were very slow to settle
in the first half Stephen Bermingham, Eoin Cadigan were playing
well in the back line but our forwards were not putting the
scores on the board.
The second half with Douglas Playing more direct hurling. Finbarr
0'Donovan and Fionn O'Brien were playing well in the forward line.
Our centre field pairing was in total control and our back
tightened up not giving Nemo forwards much scope. We ran out easy
winners in the end on a scoreline of 5-12 to 0-3.
Under 12 Hurling League Section 1
Last weekend Douglas played Blackrock in the U/12 /L S/I in
Douglas. Blackrock started well and it took Douglas sometime to
get going. But when they did they played some very skill full
hurling. Blackrock, to their credit never let Douglas to far
ahead. in the end Blackrock came out winners by a goal. This was
Douglas' first defeat in this grade.
Under 11 South East
Under 11 Sth/Est. League has commenced and both Douglas teams are
playing well. They met one another last week and played a great
game of hurling with victory going to Douglas 1. With school time
upon us we are looking forward to seeing all our boys back for
our Sth/Est games. You can contact Brendan Cotter at 4364534 or
John Collins at 4361 555.
A big bonus for the Under 11's has been the Bishopstown Summer
Tournament. This team is a mixture between Douglas 2 and 3 who
were available during the summer period they are through to the
semi finals in hurling with wins over Nemo, M/fleld, B/town and
St. Vincents. Our Football League campaign concluded with a fine
victory over Nemo Rangers on a score hue of 2-4 to 1-3.
A Little Bit of History
The club committee of 1955 were quick to realise that the future
of the G. A.A. in Douglas lay with the youth a set about
organising the young boys. Street Leagues were run and proved
highly successful and soon the victories followed. So successful
were these leagues that the county junior football title won in
1962 was attributed to their organisation.
Douglas first attempt at fielding under age teams was early in
the 1940's when Jack Dennehy and Paddy Desmond took charge of an
under 16 team. Little or no success was achieved, though the team
did reach the final of the football league but were defeated by
Nemo Rangers. Still, it was a start.
Congratulations to Matthew Twomey and his new wife who got
married last week. We wish you the best.
On this Friday night 14 / 09 / 01 we are holding our annual get
together for all our Mentors and Lotto promoters who are
cordially invited to this sit down supper starting at 8:30pm. (Music
will he supplied)
Fixtures
Under 13 H/LS/1 Douglas v St Finbarrs Thursday (13/09/01) @ 6: l5pm
(away)
Under 13 H/LS/1 Douglas V Bishopstown Saturday 15/09/01 @ 2:30pm
(away)
Under 12 H/LS/I Douglas V Bishopstown Fridav 14/09/01 @ 6:30pm (away)
Under 15 H/LS/1 Douglas V Inniscarra Saturday 15/09/01 @ 2:30pm (home)
Under 14 Hurling Championship Douglas V Nemo Saturday 15/09/01 @
4:00pm (home)
