21st February, 2002
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
The Seniors travelled to Mayfield on Sunday
morning and emerged with a welcome 2-0 win and three vital points
in the league. Conditions were not condusive to good football
with a strong wind but to both sides' credit, they battled hard
and served up good fare. The 'Hall scorers were Alan Bateman and
Brian Wilkinson. Gary Aherne was very sound in goals, recording
another clean sheet.
The MSL Juniors kept their league form going, with a last minute
4-3 win over UCC on Saturday. The 'Hall scorers in a ding-dong
match were Stuart Howard (2), Diarmuid O'Malley and Mark
O'Connell. The 'Hall needed a last minute winner in a match where
the lead changed hands a couple of times. All in all, this was a
deserved victory, which keeps the league challenge on the rails.
The Under 17's found Everton too hot to handle in the league. The
'Hall were a little unlucky to concede as many goals as they did,
going down 6-1, but there was no disputing that Everton deserved
the win. The 'Hall scorer was Shay O'Donoghue.
The Under 15 Premier side advanced to the open draw in the
National Cup, following a 4-2 win over Carrigaline Utd. Robert
Rose was the player in form, notching all four goals with a
clinical performance. This emulated Rory O'Sullivan's feat last
week for the AUL Juniors - scoring all four goals in a win for
their respective sides. The 15's now travel to play Newbridge
Town in the Cup.
The Under 15 Division 1 side acquited themselves very well in the
local cup, before going down 4-0 against Premier opposition -
Ballincollig. The half time score was 0-0, with an upset a
distinct possibility. However,
Ballincollig came through strongly in the second half to advance.
The Under 13s also advanced in the Local Cup, following a hard-fought
1-0 win over Richmond. Conditions for this match were very
difficult, with a strong wind making football difficult. The
'Hall scored early on through Jason Martin Sullivan and were good
value for a 1-0 interval lead. This was also the final score,
with the 'Hall defence well on top throughout. Adam Doyle gave a
good performance at the back, while John Harris earned another
clean sheet with a fine display in goals.
The Under 11's recorded their fourth win on the trot with a 5-0
defeat of Midleton. The scorers were Conor Lucey, Olan Bermingham
with 2 each and Finbarr Desmond. This win has moved them well up
the league table and if this form can be maintained, they will
figure well up the table at the end of the season. Anthony Fealy
and Jamie McKenzie shared the goalkeeping duties, each earning a
clean sheet.
The club is putting the plans for Under 8, 9 and 10 football
together at the moment. It is hoped to get things moving during
the next month and to this end any contributions from interested
parents or club members will be welcome. Any suggestions (times,
days, structures) will be gratefully accepted and discussed by
the committee. Addtionally, anyone wishing to get involved with 8s,
9s and 10s could contact Gerry O'Connell (4895786).
Saturday, 2 March:
AUL Junior Corinthians Cup: Away v. Village Utd., 3.00
Sunday, 3 March:
Senior League: Home v. Cobh Wanderers, 10.45
MSL Junior League Home v. College Corinthians, 3.00
Youths League Home v. Grattan Utd., 3.00
NAGLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
On Friday next 1st March 2002 Nagle Community
College of Mahon in Cork will attempt to re-write the record
books when they take on either De La Sale Waterford or Limerick C.B.S.
in the Smart Telecom sponsored F.A.IS. Munster under- 17 final.
If successful they will become the first school in the history of
the F.A.I.S. to capture 3 Munster titles in successive years at 3
different age groups.
Two years ago, they took the under-15 Munster title, last year
they won the Munster and All-Ireland title at under-18 level so
Friday next is a day of destiny for this relatively small school
of just 300 pupils.
On the way to this years final they defeated Douglas CS.,
Blarney, Carrick-on-suir and High School Clonmel
Coach John Murphy is cautiously optimistic about Friday, “The
secret of our success is team work” there are no primadonnas
on our panel, each player knows what's expected of them, Friday
will be tough but considering 13 of this years under- 17 panel
were part of last years under-18 All-Ireland winning panel our
experience should stand to us." So only De la Sale or
Limerick C.B.S. stand between Nagle and sporting history.
AVONDALE UNITED
U11 League: Avondale took full points from Wilton
United with a 3 – 1 victory in an exciting game, with both
teams playing attractive football. All of Avondale’s goals
came in the last five minutes from Simon Zebo, Kevin Harte and
Daniel Stout to wipe out an earlier Wilton penalty. Best for
Avondale were Stephen McCarthy, Kevin Harte, Brian Lyons and
Richard Dineen. Wilton’s goalkeeper and defence were
excellent on the day.
U13 League: Avondale recorded a well deserved 4 – 1 victory
over Cobh Ramblers with goals from Billy McCarthy (2), Denis O’Sullivan
and Michael Harrington.
U15 League: In a close game, Avondale were beaten 2 – 1 by
Nufarm Athletic.
Seniors: Avondale enjoyed a comfortable 4 – 0 victory over
Casement Celtic with Jason Hickey getting all four goals to add
to his impressive scoring record for the season.
DOUGLAS GYMNASTICS
CLUB DEFEND TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
3rd of March 2002 is a Red Letter Day for the members of Douglas
Gymnastics Club Team. They are attempting to be the first
Gymnastics Team to take the National Team Championship Three
times in a row. In the Championships 11 year history Douglas
Gymnastics has been the most successful Team taking the Title 8
times. The Team have set their sights on the elusive Three in a
row.
The newly formed Team is composed of four veteran gymnasts Chloe
Hegerty, Katie Murphy, Síle Quinlan and Sarah Wedel. Two new
members Anna Kuzmina and Amiee O’Driscoll join the veterans.
The gymnasts will have stiff competition form the Dublin, Mayo
and Limerick Teams all have members of
the Irish National Squad on there Teams. Douglas will have three
National Squad Members on their Team. Síle Quinlan (Senior),
Chloe Hegerty (Junior) and Sarah Wedel (Minor). Who will be
joined by two members competing as individuals Sarah Callan (Senior)
and Amy Keating (Junior).
The Team Championship is the competition used to qualify for the
Irish National Individual, All-Round Championships and the Irish
National Squad.
All of the work and dedication put in by the gymnasts and their
coaches Debbie McDonnell and Elaine Duggan will hopefully pay off
on Sunday 3rd March.
NEMO UNDERAGE
Nemo had a number of matches over the weekend, the
first being Nemo V’s Ballincollig. On a day of poor weather
conditions the Under 12's of Nemo and Ballincollig served up an
entertaining game. Ballincollig took the lead from the start with
an early goal with the help of a strong wind. Nemo fought bravely
back well in the second half with outstanding displays from Sean
Sheehan, Barry O'Driscoll and Brian Hayes. Nemo took advantage of
the strong breeze and won comfortably in the end with a score of
4-6 to 2-7.
Nemo 1,Under 15's V’s Douglas lost out to Douglas by 3
points in terrible conditions. Having led for most of the game a
late goal by Douglas gave them victory with excellent
performances by David Mehigan and Colin O'Brien.
Nemo 2 V’s Na Parsaigh had a comprehensive win over Na
Parsaigh by 3-7 to 1-2. Excellent performances by Robert Allen
and Shane O'Sullivan.
Nemo Minor 2 match V’s Ballunuile, this match was played in
very bad weather conditions, Nemo played against a very strong
gale in the first half and went in at half time four points down.
With the wind in the second half Nemo soon levelled it and went
ahead and stayed ahead to the end with a final score 3-6 to 0-6.
Best from Nemo were Greg Morgan and Peter Sheifer, Diarmuid
Harvey, Brian Leonard and Eric O'Sullivan.
Fixtures On Saturday 2nd March Nemo senior footballers take on
Charlestown of Mayo in Nenagh in the AIB All Ireland Club semi-final.
Four of our under age teams have arranged challenged prior to
this fixture. Under 14's and under 16's play Na Pairsaigh of
Limerick. Under 12's and Under 13's play Eire Og of Nenagh. We
wish the senior team well in their quest for All Ireland honours.
DOUGLAS GAA
Douglas G.A.A. Senior Section. By Pat Harrington
Douglas Minors Out Point Mayfield.
Douglas played Mayfield in the Douglas Community pitch last
weekend. The Northsiders played with the aid of the wind in the
first half. In the opening quarter Douglas were on top and led 0-3
to 0-2. Mayfield controlled the second quarter and led 0-5 to 0-3
at the interval. Paddy White was introduced to Mayfield –
this move injected Mayfield with more pace. Douglas were more
direct in the second half and delivered quality ball to the
inside forwards, while the forwards found it difficult at times
to kick with the crosswind, the points began to flow.
Fergal O’Sullivan kicked some fine points from dead ball
situations. Mark Harrington at last found his shooting boots,
kicking three points from play. Mayfield also had their chances
but were thwarted by a very vigilant David Dorney in goal. Final
score Douglas 0-13 – Mayfield 0-8.
Mark O’Callaghan and Eoin Cadogan made their debuts for the
minors and acquitted themselves well. Frank Tobin was solid at
the back. It was nice to see Thomas Cotter back after a long lay
off through injury.
Junior A football.
Douglas received a walkover from Na Piarsaigh. Two very welcome
points.
Senior Football.
Douglas played newly promoted Newcestown in the first round of
the league. This was a very bruising encounter played in
Newcestown. Douglas were 0-4 to 0-3 in arrears at the interval.
Douglas came good in the second half and won on a scoreline of 0-7
to 0-6. Cormac Dineen and David McSweeney played well. Patrick
Tobin made his debut at senior rank and performed well.
U-21 Football.
This squad has got together over the last few weekends. On
Saturday last fielding a very young squad they overcame the
challenge of Blarney. Then championship is about five weeks away.
Club Dinner.
The Club Dinner will be held in Douglas G.A.A. Club on Friday
March 15th. Tickets are €20 each and will be on sale in the
club within the next week.
Breaking News.
The NEW dressing rooms / gym will be officially opened on the 30thn
of March by the president of the G.A.A., Sean McCague.
Fixtures.
J.F.L. 1 - Douglas v Mayfield @ Douglas 11.30
J.F.L. 2 - Douglas v St. Nicks @ Glen Field. 11.30
M.F. 2 - Douglas v St. Nicks (no time or venue )
Minor Football 1 Fixture to be announced – see notice board.
Senior Football - The Senior footballers are due to play Clyda
Rovers but this may not go ahead.
Douglas G.A.A. Under Age - By Donie Harris.
Under 14 Football Section 1.
Douglas 0-9 Fermoy 1-6.
Last weekend Douglas and Fermoy met in the first round of the
Under 14 football on a wet and windy day. Douglas were short at
least six players who had other commitments on the day.
Nevertheless, the lads that stood in for them did nothing wrong.
The match itself was a good hard game. Douglas won the toss and
played against the wind. Fermoy were first to settle, scoring a
point. Patrick Carroll and Kevin O’Mahony were playing well
at centre field and in our first attack we scored a point. Fermoy
came more into the game at this stage scoring 1-3. Terry O’Connell
scored our second point to leave the score at half time 1-4 to 0-2
in favour of Fermoy. The second half started with Douglas playing
with the wind and getting plenty of ball into their forwards. Ian
Bermingham got some nice points to bring the score back to 1-4 to
0-4. However in a rare Fermoy attack they scored a further two
points to extend their lead. It was then that Douglas game began
to kick in. Moving John Harris to full forward and Kevin Cotter
to half forward seemed to work. Cian Meade really came into the
game at centre back scoring a great point. Daniel Olden played
his part in winning a great free. Kevin O’Mahony also hit a
great point but it was John Harris who scored the vital point
that was to tie the game. We had our chances to win the game but
luck wasn’t on our side. This was a good overall team
performance and next week sees us at home to Blackrock.
Under 15 Football Section 1.
Douglas 2-3 Nemo 0-3.
Douglas played Nemo last weekend in the under 15 football in
Trabeg in a very close game. It was anyone’s with ten
minutes to go and the sides level. However, luck was on the
Douglas side when they scored two goals to clinch the game. This
is our second win in the league and reaching the knock out stages
looks very promising. Ronáin Ó Murchú and Stephen Moylan
played well but overall it was a great team performance. This
team is at home on Saturday against Na Piarsaigh.
AGM.
The Under Age AGM will take place this Thursday evening , 28/2/’02
at 7.30pm. If you have an hour to spare why not come along and
see how the Under Age Section is run.
Fixtures.
Under 15 Football Section 1. Douglas (Home) V Na Piarsaigh Sat 02/03/’02
@ 2.00pm.
Under 14 Football League Section 1 Douglas (Home) V St. Michaels.b
Sat 02/03/’02 @ 3.15pm.
DOUGLAS GAA STREET LEAGUES
By Garry White
This week we look at the U-10 kids, judging by the vast levels of
skills, concentration, teamwork and eagerness to learn, it must
be heart warming for Messrs Kearney & Co knowing their
efforts are bearing fruit. One marvelled at the kids listening to
and heeding advice on the art of the blockdown, as well as
getting in close to avoid injury etc.
In the matches we had two players in particular standing out,
Sligos Stephen Moore giving a Virtuoso display in midfield, while
Brian Geary was meanness personified in the Cork goal. Others to
challenge this duo for acclaim were Clares hardworking David O’Brien,
tall Laura O’Regan of Sligo,Derry's Devils Timmy McCarthy
and Chris Cahill, and Cork trojan Kevin Devy.
The street Leagues continue to go from strength to strength.
IIBA SHORTMAT INDOOR BOWLS
" St Vincent's defeat Glounthaune in final of
Douglas GAA IBC Tournament"
Douglas GAA Indoor Bowls Club Open Licensed Triples Competition
for the
Douglas Credit Union Perpetual Cup played on Sunday 24th February:
Quarter-finals: St Vincent's (N O'Connell) beat Nemo (N Harte, P
Moynihan &
M Deady)(8/8X7E), St Anthony's (D Fitzgibbon) beat ICICYMA (P
Barry, D
Treacy & P Lane), Glounthane (L O'Connell) beat Douglas
Community School (J Lynch, M Murray & M Walsh)(4/4X7E) and
Highfield (J O'Brien) beat St
Vincent's (G Keane, T Murphy & D Keane)
Semi-finals: St Vincent's (N O'Connell) beat St Anthony's ( Dan
Fitzgibbon, Sean Mullins & Noreen Fitzgibbon) and Glounthaune
(L O'Connell)
beat Highfield (John O'Brien, John Murphy & John Lyall)(8/7)
Final: St Vincent's (Noel O'Connell, John O'Mahony & Vera
O'Connell) beat
Glounthaune (Liam O'Connell, Phil Crowe & Ted Geary) played
over 7-ends
The final was umpired by Paddy Barry and John B
O'Regan Congratulations to St Vincent's on winning their First
Open
Licensed Triples Competition Congratulations are also due to
Margaret
Kennedy (Competition Secretary) and her Committee on the
successful
organisation of their Annual Tournament
Fixtures: St Anthony's Indoor Bowls Club Open Licensed Triples
Competition
on 27th February to 2nd March 2002 in St Anthony's Hall
Martha Treacy Plate on Sunday 3rd March in Douglas Community
School Hall
