18th October, 2001
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR
By Pat Harrington
Douglas Qualify for semi-final of the County
Douglas qualified for the semi-final of the A Grade County U 16
Hurling as a result of their victory over Sars.
The East Cork side were on top in the opening sequences of play.
Douglas were awarded a penalty which was converted. This score
settled Douglas as they began to control the game. A second goal
scored by Finbarr O’Donovan put Douglas in the driving seat
as they led 2-8 to 0-1 at the interval.
The exchanges at the start of the second half were tough and very
physical. The game threatened to boil over on a number of
occasions. Paddy White and Padraigh Greaney worked very hard. The
half-back trio of Seamus Crowley, Stephen Bermingham and Frank
Tobin were very solid. Douglas knocked over the points in the
last ten minutes to seal victory. On a scoeline of 2-17 to 0-7.
In the forward division Eoin Cadogan, Finbarr O’Donovan and
Mark Harrington impressed most.
At the time of writing no venue or date has been fixed for the
semi-final against Ballinhassig but I would imagine the game will
be next Saturday. Please check notice board for further
information.
Over the last weekend Cork qualified for the Intermediate All-Ireland
Hurling Final. Two Douglas players Paddy Barry and Gary Wade were
part of the squad. The final is fixed for the last weekend in
October.
Minor Premier Football
Douglas and Valley Rovers played in a Minor League encounter at
Douglas on Saturday last. The SouthEast boys led 2-4 to 1-3 at
the interval. David Keeney got the Douglas goal.
Douglas upped their game in the second half and drew level with
ten minutes to go. Fergal O’Sullivan kicked some fine points
and Douglas went on to win on a scoreline of 1-10 to 2-5. Neil
Heffernan, David O’Regan and Michael O’Mahony played
well. This win puts the team in a strong position to qualify for
the semi-final.
Congratulations to the Douglas U12 Camogie players who won the
County Title – well done girls also well done to the mentors.
Hard luck to the Juniors.
Street Leagues:
I attended the Street League Hurling Finals last Saturday. It was
a very colourful scene. The final (U-7) between Kerry and Wexford
was a great game. There was great skill displayed by both sides
– the game was of a very high standard. Well done boys and
girls!
The second game I refereed was between Cork and Sligo. The
highlight of this game was the sideline cuts which Olan
Bermingham pointed (three in all).
It was a marvellous day and I must say it was hugely enjoyable
DOUGLAS GAA UNDERAGE
By Donie Harris
Under 15 A hurling Championship semi-final
Douglas 2-10 V. Sar's 3-10
Douglas played Sar's last weekend in the U15 Hurling Championship.
Douglas started well with points from Brian O'Connor and a goal
from Finbarr O'Donovan Douglas were playing some very good
hurling especially in the back line. Eoin Cadigan at full back
was having a great game so too was Colm O'Sullivan at corner back.
Sar's found it very hard to break down a solid defence. Our
centre fields were also playing well, getting plenty of ball in
to the forwards. Our forwards found the Sar's defence hard to
pass but when they did they got some good scores. Peter Casey, in
goal, had a great and saved some certain goals. Gary Hanrahan at
corner back played well so too did Jonathan Lane at halfback.
Stephen Bermingham had his usual solid game at centre back. Sar's
won this game from their centre back who scored some very good
points from his long distance frees. In the end Douglas lost this
game by three points after giving a great display of good hard
hurling. A credit to both teams who played in very wet conditions.
Well done lads.
Under 14 football Find Douglas 0-9 V. Nemo 0-9
Our under 14''s played Nemo last weekend In the final of the
championship at Redmond's pitch. A game that was always going to
be tight Nemo started well scoring a point almost from the throw
In. It took the defence awhile to settle down but when they did
they were first to every ball. With some very good passing out of
defence, our centre fields were struggling for the first ten
minutes but once we got going we started to play. Our forwards
were getting plenty of ball but again our shooting was a way off.
We did manage to score 4 points in the first half mainly thanks
to Phillip Holland and Shane Horgan. Half time score 0-6 to 0-4
in favour of Nemo. The second half started with Douglas taking
the game to Nemo. Our forwards were playing well now and our
centre fields were winning a lot of ball. Ten minutes into the
second half; Douglas should have been two goals up but the Nemo
defence was not found waiting. The Douglas forwards will have to
improve on their next outing if they want to win the replay. In
the end a draw was a fair result. Eoin Cotter, Thomas 0' Connor
In goal had a great game so to had David KIlcummins and Alan
Barry. Replay this Saturday at Redmond's pitch a 2:30pm we would
be grateful for your support at the match.
A Little Bit of History
Douglas Forward " Swings" in to Action October 23rd
1983
The Cork City Division minor football league title appeared to be
in the safe keeping of Douglas. But then an extraordinary thing
happened by a strange quirk of fate, Mayfield lived to fight
another day. Douglas were leading by five points with five
minutes remaining. Then they struck with a goal to apparently
seal victory. However, one of their forwards in his jubilation
after the goal was scored, rushed in and acrobatically swung from
the crossbar. The crossbar broke and the match was abandoned. The
match was replayed sometime later and Douglas won.
CARRIGALINE BADMINTON CLUB
Teams have now been selected for the coming season
and we have teams in all divisions from Novice to Division 1.
Details and fixtures will be posted on the notice board a.s.a.p.
Practice/coaching nights have been allocated - Mon 8-10pm Div 1
and 2, Tues 8-10pm Div 3 and 4, Wed 7.30-8.30 Beginners, Thurs 8-10pm
Div 5 and 6, Fri 8-10pm Novices. Juvenile enrolment will take
place at the club Wed 17th Oct at 6.30pm.
The Sports Stars Awards will be held in the Carrigaline Court
Hotel on Nov 2nd. It promises to be a great night out. Contact
Kah or Ron for details and tickets.
New members are still very welcome to the club. Contact Kah on
4362139 or call in on club night - Wed 8-11pm.
NEMO RANGERS
For the second year in a row Nemo were defeated in the
Intermediate Football County final. Newcestown were their
opponents on this occasion. Nemo began slowly and found
themselves 0-6 to 0-1 down early on, the point coming from
Stephen Calnan. Nemo responded well and reduced the lead to two
points before the break. In the second half however Nemo never
really got going and were six points down with ten minutes left.
They never let their heads drop and can be proud of reaching this
stage of the championship for the second year in a row. Best for
Nemo were Leonard McCarthy, Paul Hogan, Michael Morgan and
Stephen Calnan.
Two weeks ago and for the second time this year, two Nemo teams
played each other in the championship. This historic game was
played in Trabeg between the two U-14 teams. Nemo 1 played with a
strong wind in the first half and led 0-7 to no score at the
break. Nemo 2 came back well in the second half and scored 1-2
without reply before Nemo 1 got the decisive goal and won in the
end 1-9 to 1-4. This was a fantastic match with Mark O'Donovan,
Robbie Allen, Alan Meany, Ricky Kenny, Owen O'Leary and David
Kearney best for Nemo 1 and Roy Heaphy, Colin O'Brien, Ciaran
McGrath and Keith Donnellan best for Nemo 2. The club is proud of
both teams for reaching the semifinal of the 'A' championship.
Nemo and Mayfield met in the U-15 B hurling championship
semifinal on a wet windy day up in Mayfield's ground. The game
started slowly with both teams struggling to get to grips with
the conditions. Nemo scored first and soon after added another
two points to leave the score 0-3 to 0-1. Nemo after several
minutes of pressure scored a goal by Michael Burke, which settled
them. Another was added soon after and at the interval Nemo were
leading 2-3 to 1-1. In the second half Mayfield tried their
hardest to reduce the deficit in the pouring rain. However adding
another goal and a point Nemo hung on defeating the northsiders 3-4
to 3-2 and therefore qualified for the final. Best for Nemo were
Michael Burke, Eric O'Sullivan and Darren Dorgan.
Fixtures:
Sat 20th Oct U-15 Hcship V Ballincollig/Delanys Pairc Ui Laoire 1.00pm,
U-14 Fcship V Douglas Pairc Ui Laoire 2.30pm,
U-21 Hchip V Glen Rovers Ballinlough 4.00pm.
Sun 21st Oct JCFL V Douglas Away 11.30am,
U-16 Hchip V Carrigaline Pairc Ui Laoire 12 noon,
JBFL V Delanys Trabeg 4.15pm, MAFL V Passage Trabeg 3.00pm,
Ton Creedon Cup V Macroom Ovens 3.00pm.
IIBA SHORTMAT INDOOR BOWLS
I I B A (Cork Zone) Trustee Savings Bank Inter Club League
Results (Round 1)
Section 1: Lower Aghada beat Brookfield (Green), Nemo (Green)
beat St Mary's, Dunmanway (2/1),
St Anthony,s (Green)(2/1) beat Bandon and ICICYMA (Green) beat
Blarney Street (2/1)
Section 2: Little Island beat St Anthony's (Pink), Cathedral (Green)
beat Mitchelstown), Carrigaline GAA (Green) beat South Parish and
Carrigaline Community (Green) beat Glounthaune (2/1)
Section 3: Iona (Green) beat Kinsale, St Luke's beat St Michael's
(2/1), Mallow beat St Mary's (Carrigaline) and Douglas Community
School (Green) beat Highfield (Green)(2/1)
Section 4: Conna (Green) beat Crosshaven (Green)(2/1), Midleton
GAA (Green) beat Barrs (Green),Ballincollig GAA beat St
Finbarre's and Ballincollig Community School (Green) beat
Ballinlough Community (2/1)
Section 5: Cobh beat Watergrasshill, Rockies (Green) beat Cox's
Hall, Grange Frankfield (Green) beat Douglas GAA (Green) and
Wilton (Green) beat Sylvan BC (2/1)
Section 6: Douglas beat St Vincent's (2/1), Highfield (Yellow)
beat Douglas GAA (Yellow)(2/1), Pfizers beat Cathedral (Yellow)
and Barrs (Yellow) beat ICICYMA (Yellow)
Section 7: Ballinlough Community (Yellow) beat Midleton GAA (Yellow),
Ballincollig Community School (Yellow) beat St Mary's (Carrigaline)(Yellow),
Carrigaline Community (Yellow) beat Conna (Yellow) and Nemo (Yellow)
beat Douglas Community School (Yellow)
Section 8: Brookfield (Yellow) beat Grange Frankfield (Yellow)
and St Anthony's (Yellow) beat Iona (Yellow)(2/1)
Match Report: Douglas Community School (Green) versus Highfield (Green)(D.C.S.
names first): (L Conlon, B Dunlea, J O'Driscoll & P Rohan)
beat (S Grogan, J Lyall, E O'Leary & P Ahern)(13/10) and (G
Allen, F Conlon, D Murphy & G Conlon) lost to (R O'Donoghue,
N Carroll, P Ryan & I Mc Carthy)(11/12) Result: Douglas
Community School 2pts Highfield 1pt (Agg 24/22)
The match was Umpired by Jim Jackson Fixtures: National
Championships (Triples) on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th &
Sunday 21st October 2001
SUNDAYS WELL RFC
Results for last weekend 13 / 10/ 01
Our Under 16 team played in a friendly against Ballincollig
Fixtures for this weekend 20 / 10 /01.
Our Under 8’s / 9’s / 10’s / 11’s / 12’s
/ and 13’s are training on Saturday morning @ 10AM
Our Under 14’s play Ballincollig away
Our Under 16’s Play Mitchellstown in a League match on
Saturday away
Our Under 18’s are training on Saturday morning
For futher information, please contact veronica Ryan (sec) @ 021
450 9173
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
It was another good weekend on the schoolboy front with 4 of our
5 teams in action recording victories. The one disappointment
being the surprising defeat suffered by our Under sixteen's at
the hands of Carrigaline.
Under 12
The Club has two teams in the Under 12 Premier Division,
Corinthian Boys and Corinthians United and both recorded hard
fought victories over the weekend.
Corinthian Boys maintained their 100% league record but only
after receiving a real fright from a determined and very plucky
Leeds side.
Corinthian Boys dominated the early stages, but when the early
goal did not arrive Leeds grew in confidence and in a breakaway
just before half-time they snatched a surprised lead. The early
stages of the second half were dominated by Corinthian's as they
chased an equaliser. Leeds to their credit defended superbly but
the breakthrough had to come and it came with just fifteen
minutes left on the clock, when Jamie Drennan broke clear of the
Leeds defence before placing the ball past the advancing Leeds
goalkeeper.
Corinthians were now in full flow and further goals from Jamie
Drennan and Eoin McCarthy clinched a 3-1 victory. A great
recovery from our lads but well done to Leeds for such a brave
and determined effort. Richard O'Donovan, Theo Cullinane and Sean
Grant were the pick of the Corinthians side on the day.
Corinthians United were also involved in a cliff hanger as they
just got the better of Carrigaline in a five goal thriller taking
the points on a 3-2 scoreline. Brendan Knight (2) and Brian Wise
scored for Corinthians and they had star performers in Gavin
Dempsey and Glen Johnson.
This was Corinthians United second league victory in a row and
leaves them in a comfortable mid-table position.
Under 14
Corinthian Boys proved much too strong for Mallow at the weekend
taking the points on a 6-0 scoreline. New signing Aoran Kearney
scored from the penalty spot and also on the scoresheet were Ian
Nolan, Stephen Moylan, Darren Kirwan, Philip Holland and Alan
Barry. This victory leaves Corinthians unbeaten after five league
matches.
Douglas Corinthians after a slow start to the season are now
showing improved form and they made it two wins in a row with a
comfortable 2-0 victory over Ballincollig Ath. Ace marksman James
Malone scored twice and they had top class performances from
David Kilcommons, Chris Drennan and Finian Tummin.
Under 16
Our Under 16's turned in a most disappointing performance going
down 5-1 to Carrigaline. After a bright start to the season they
have lost their way and are now badly in need of a confidence
restoring victory. Richard Arnup scored Corinthians only goal and
best for Corinthians on the day were Neil Burke, David Waters and
David Lewis.
Portmarknock AFC
Our Under 12 Premier Division side Corinthian Boys recently
travelled to Dublin to play Dublin Schoolboy league side, “Portmarknock”
in a friendly match. They were given a great welcome by the home
club who did everything possible to make the weekend a truly
memorable one for our lads. All involved from Corinthians had a
great time and hopefully this will be the start of a long
standing relationship between the two clubs. For the record
Corinthians won the game 2-0 with goals by Patrick O'Brien and
Colin Hammond.
Underage Coaching
Our Saturday morning coaching sessions for the Under 6 to Under
11 age group continue every Saturday morning in Corinthians Park.
Start times 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 further information about our Saturday morning
coaching sessions, you should contact either Ger Kilcommons at
4363456 or Terry O'Donovan at 4891257. Alternatively for any
information that you want about the Club, about our Underage
Section, our Schoolboy Section or Street Leagues etc. you can log
on to the Corinthians' Web Site at www.collegecorinthians.com
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
On Sunday last the Junior A Semi-Final Douglas V
Watergrasshill decider was played. With soft ground conditions
and a greasy surface Douglas were slow to start and quickly fell
behind by 3 points. However Douglas fought back and with points
from Eileen Morgan, Louise O'Regan and an execellent goal from a
free by Fiona McSweeney had Douglas leading at half time by 1.3
to 5 points. Watergrasshill fought back in the second half and
hit over another few points. Our backs were solid throughout the
match but concided a rather easy goal mid way through the second
half. Douglas rallied again but could not get the vitial scores
needed to bring us back into the game, with key players out due
to injuiry the Douglas side did not give up and fought to the
final whistle but had to take second best to a better team on the
day. Final score Douglas 1.3 Watergrasshill 1.9. Well done to all.
Annual General Meeting:
Saturday 20th 5.00pm in Douglas GAA Hall. All are welcome. Please
come and support.
U- 16 League Douglas V Erins Own Saturday 2.30pm Douglas Venue.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Saturday October 13th S Neiland, J Elley &
G O' Connell - +15
Sunday October 14th B Downey & P Gregson 51 pts / W Mc Carthy
& M Irwin 43
Weekly Lotto Results Numbers Drawn: 2, 8 & 29 NO WINNER
Lucky Dip Winners
Billy Meredith c/o St Columbas Hall, Sean Mc Carthy c/o The South
County,
Michael Cahill c/o The South County, Tonight's Jackpot: £1,200 (€1,542)
Venue: The Briar Rose Web Site: http://go.to/dpap
DOUGLAS MILLS BRIDGE CLUB
Mon8Oct D. Creagh & F. Cunnane - 1st
M Madden & N. Finn - 2nd
Tues9Oct(Junam) J. & M Lahiffe - 1st
Tues9Oct(Senam) C. Halligan & M. Sullivan - 1st
W & P Curran - 2nd
Tues9Oct(pmgreen) P. Sheehan & L Kelly - 1st
L O'Hanlon & E Hendrick - 2nd
Tues9Oct(pmYell) T. & D Moriarty - 1st
E McCarthy & C. Rothwell - 2nd
Wed10 Oct am J. Daly & H Bowman - 1st
Wed10 Oct Novice S. O'Sullivan & P Bruen - 1st
Wed10 Oct(pmgreen) C. O'Sullivan & E Hegarty - 1st
E Taylor & D. Crowley - 2nd
Wed10 Oct(pmyell) W. Daly & M O'Driscoll - 1st
A. Auchincloss & S. O'Neill - 2nd
Thur11Oct (Jun) J. & I McDonald - 1st
Thue11Oct(Sen) D. Creagh & A. Auchincloss - 1st
C. Cronin & K O'Connell - 2nd
Fri12Oct S. Wanglin & M Madden - 1st
GRANGE VALE
F A I Junior Cup Crosshaven V Grange Vale 2 - 3
In a very entertaining mach the Vale took all the honors with and
outstanding performance watched by big crowd at Crosshaven.
Crosshaven took an early lead after play when a player broke
through from the middle to set himself up one and one with the
keeper he took his goal with a powerful shot leaving the keeper
with no chance.
The action was not to end there after ten minutes Crosshaven beat
the off side trap with the Vale's keeper on the edge of his box
the Crosshaven player tried to lob him only for the keeper to get
his hands to it and clear up the pitch. To everyone's surprise
the referee blew his whistle saying the Vale's keeper Killian
Barry was outside his box when he touched the ball and sent him
off it was a tough decision as the pitch was not lined.
There were some quick decisions to make on the Vale line as
Crosshaven had a free on the edge of the box and they needed to
get a keeper on and take someone else off. With it being so early
in the game it was a hard call for Grange Manager John P Foley
and his assistant Peter Noonan. They took Connor McMahon off
replacing him with Richie O'Sullivan a hard decision as up to
then McMahon was playing well but one he took with a lot of
dignity. The evergreen Richie O'Sullivan after his man off the
match performance the week previous as full back stepped in as
goalkeeper and duly saved the free kick as if he was on from the
start.
From then on it was about ten players working and playing for
each other with Captain Paul McCarthy taking the game by the
scruff of the neck it took just two minutes for The Vale to let
Crosshaven know they meant business. With John Kenneally playing
up front on his own he struck a magnificent half volley from
twenty yards that the keeper could only turn round the post. Five
minutes later after some great play by the Vale midfield John
again found himself on the ball with time and space and he does
not miss, when a chance like that arrives. He struck a great shot
from all of twenty-five yards leaving the Crosshaven keeper
routed to the spot as the ball flew past him. In remained that
way till half time and it was hard to tell who had the ten men as
the Vale ran the show.
The Vale started where they left off and after ten minutes John
Kenneally again found himself with time and space and duly lobbed
the keeper to give the Vale a deserved lead and take his tally to
fourteen. Anything that Crosshaven had to offer Willie Keller and
George Leahy dealt with, and if by chance they were beaten the
two full backs Paul Daly and Trevor Foley looked after, with
Richie Sullivan saving the odd half chance the Vale grew in
confidence. The third Vale goal a great move on the left between
Trevor Foley and Adrian Horgan left Crosshaven in there wake as
they swapped passes along the line Foley pulled the ball back to
Horgan who's shot was blocked on the line. It then fell to Matt
O'Callaghan who also had his shot blocked, then Kenneally knocked
it to Neil McSorley who had his shot blocked it fell again to
O'Callaghan who this time drove it low and hard in to the corner
of the net. With five minutes to go Crosshaven got a second from
a penalty to make the last five minutes a bit nervy for the Vale
management and supporters.
This was a wonderful team performance and to name one player that
shone would be and injustice to the rest. So it goes like this
best for the Vale were Killian Barry, Paul Daly, Trevor Foley,
Willie Kelleher George Leahy, Connor McMahon, Adrian Cronin,
Captain Paul McCarthy, Matt O'Callaghan, Neil McSorley, John
Kenneally, Richie O'Sullivan Adrian Horgan, Paul Horgan, John
McCarthy and Donal Kenneally. And the great support on the line.
