18th April, 2002
Weekly
Sports
NEMO RANGERS UNDERAGE
Nemo Rangers versus Douglas.
On Sunday morning last Nemo met Douglas in an under 14 Feile
football match at Bishopstown. Nemo, playing with the wind,
started brightly and with goals from Stephen Barry and Denis Reid
were quickly into a 2-1 to 0-0 lead. The Nemo defence was rock
solid and only conceded a single point from a free in the first
half to finish 2-4 to 0-1 ahead.
The second half began with Douglas getting the first score, a
point from a free, but Nemo responded with flowing football and
soon added a couple of points. Douglas upped the challenge but
Nemo's defence stood firm with excellent displays from Martin
O'Shea, Kieran Cooke, Sean Plaice and David Bevan in goal. Ian
Madden and Eoin O'Leary ensured plentiful supply to the forwards
which saw Stephen Barry quickly onto a loose ball to score his
second goal of the match. Nemo kept up the pressure and finished
strongly on a scoreline of Nemo 3-8, Douglas 1-4. Others to
impress were Tom O'Connor, Shane Duncan and Drew Murphy.
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
Playing activity continues apace, with plenty of
matches to keep the club occupied. Biggest news of the week is
that the Seniors place in the Premier Division for next season is
confirmed. The team's performances during the season suggest that
they could be challenging for honours during next season -
congratulations to Kevin O'Sullivan and all the squad on
retaining Premier Status.
In their most recent league match, the Seniors were very
unfortunate to go down 2-1 against U.C.C. The students took an
early two goal advantage and despite long spells of pressure from
the 'Hall, the equalising goal just wouldn't arrive. The 'Hall
scorer, with his first goal for the Seniors, was David Moore.
The AUL Juniors continued their recent spell of good results with
a convincing 5-1 victory over Harp Utd. This keeps their
promotion hopes very much alive - they have been assembling the
wins needed to keep them in contention. More of the same will be
needed, as they complete their matches in hand and wins will be
needed to sustain their challenge to long time league leaders,
Ardmanning Celtic.
The Youths league campaign has faltered somewhat in the last few
matches. In the last week, they had two draws against Midleton
and Everton. They remain in contention, but wins will be needed
in their last four league matches. The Midleton match was a 1-1
draw, with the 'Hall goal from Declan O'Connell. Against Everton,
the team showed good fighting spirit, recovering from a 2 goal
deficit to draw 2-2. The scorers were Robert Heffernan and
Stephen Barry.
The Under 17's were also in league action, recording a very
convincing 4-0 win over College Corinthians. The scorers were
Patrick White (2, 1 penalty), Shane Kennedy and Christy O'Shea.
This win sets them up for their remaining league fixtures - they
still have an outside chance of a reward in the league. Darren
Healy was the 'keeper in form, keeping a good clean sheet.
The Under 15 Premier side were scheduled to play in the Evans
Cup, but a late cancellation meant that a league fixtures had to
be hastily arranged.
Our thanks to Fermoy for agreeing to fulfill a league match at
very short notice. The 'Hall were 6-0 winners in a very one-sided
match. Scorers were Ian Shortland (2), David O'Connell (penalty),
Graham O'Leary, Kevin Mulcahy and Jonathon Lane. Two goalkeepers
saw action, with Denis O'Sullivan taking over from Stephen
Bermingham, who was feeling the effects of an injury. Both earned
clean sheets.
The Under 15 Division 1 team were also in league action,
travelling to play Nufarm Athletic on Friday last. However,
Nufarm were physically stronger and made their strength pay. The
'Hall scorer in a 4-1 defeat was Stephen Morgan.
The Under 11's kept their unbeaten run going, with a 3-3 draw
against Wilton Utd.
Coaching and training for Under 8 (born 1993 and 1994) and Under
9 (born 1992) players continues on the all weather pitch on
Thursday evenings at 6.00 p.m. The Under 10s (born 1991) will be
in action on the all weather pitch on Sunday mornings at 11.00 am.
All welcome.
Fixtures:
Tuesday, 16 April: Under 17 League: Away v. Rockmount, 6.45
Under 11 League: Home v. Casement Utd., 6.45
Thursday, 18 April: AUL Junior League: Home v. Shandon Celtic, 6.45
Saturday, 20 April: Under 15 (D1) League: Home v. Park Utd., 3.00
Under 13 League: Home v. Mayfield Utd., 12.00
Under 11 League: Home v. Passage Utd., 10.45
Sunday, April 21: Senior League: Home v. Rockmount, 10.45
AUL Junior City Challenge Cup: Away v. North End, 3.00
Murphy Youth Cup Semi Final: Turners Cross v. Passage, 11.00
Tuesday, April 23: MSL Junior Super Cup Quarter Final: Away v. U.C.C.,
6.30
Under 17 League (prov): Home v. Everton, 6.45
Thursday, April 25: Youths League: Away v. Leeds, 6.45
AVONDALE UNITED AFC
As the season draws to a close, attention turns to
the possibilities for league honours. The serious challengers for
silverware will be with our Under 11 and Under 13 teams, both of
whom have been turning in tremendous performances right
throughout the season.
At U 11, Avondale, thanks to a 2 – 0 win over Carrigaline,
now lead Passage United by 3 points with only a couple of games
remaining. The U13’s are also 3 points clear of nearest
rivals Ringmahon Rangers and Park United and are unbeaten in the
league so far this season. Indeed, it would be a remarkable
achievement if we could retain the U13 league trophy won so
impressively in the previous season.
The U12s have a backlog of fixtures to clear and, while they will
not challenge for league honours, they can be justifiably proud
of a mid-table finish. The improvement shown is a fabulous
achievement for the a team that struggled to put any run of form
together last season. Our U 14s have enjoyed mixed fortunes in
the more competitive Premier Division and, following a 5-0 win
over Park United should finish in the top half of the table. The
U 15s too had a roller coaster season, and played an entertaining
1 –1 draw with Ballincollig at the weekend. In their last
season in schoolboys’ soccer, our U 16s have performed
admirably and will be well prepared for the move into the Munster
Senior League U17 and Youth leagues
The U 17 and Youth teams were very competitive in their
respective leagues, with many of the players getting experience
with the senior squad. At Junior and Senior level the focus was
very much on rebuilding the teams after the disappointments of
last season.
Fixtures
Saturday, April 20
Seniors: Away V Killarney Celtic at 2:00 p.m.
U13: Home V Passage United at 3:00 p.m.
U15: Away V Riverstown at 3:00 p.m.
U17: Home V Mayfield United at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23
U14: Away V Springfield at 7:00 p.m.
U17: Home V Cork City at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
U17: Home V Youghal United at 6:30 p.m.
IIBA SHORTMAT INDOOR BOWLS
Irish Indoor Bowling Umpires Association (Munster
Region) Championship Results: C Barrett (St Colums) beat M
O'Keeffe (Ballinlough), D Twohig (Ballincollig Community) beat J
Mc Sweeney (Ballincollig Community), B Shellard (ICICYMA) beat D
Crawford (St Colums), J Curran (St Anthony's) beat V Caplice
(Mitchelstown), M O'Regan (Conna) beat S O'Mahony (St Anthony's),C
Middleton (Crosshaven) beat D Williamson (Cathedral Parish), M
Boyde (Ballincollig GAA) beat J Long (Little Island), B Clarke (Bandon)
beat E Mills (ICICYMA), S O'Sullivan (Grange Frankfield) beat P
Dunlea (Wilton), G Burns (St Anthony's) beat D Fennell (South
Parish), H Burrows (Wilton) beat N O'Neill (Iona), J B O'Regan (Douglas
GAA) beat T Liston (Wilton), P Collins (Carrigaline Community)
beat C O'Mahony (Ballincollig GAA), M Murray (Douglas Community)
beat B McCarthy (Ballincollig GAA) and P Mc Carthy (Wilton) beat
G Swanton (Grange Frankfield)
Fixtures: Nemo Indoor Bowls Club Open Licensed Triples Tournament
for the Cornie Mulcahy Memorial Trophy on 19th, 20th & 21st
April 2002
DOUGLAS GAA STREET LEAGUES
By Barry White
With regard to the U-10's we were provided with some fine
football on a lovely spring Saturday morning. Firstly we had
Clare coming out on top against a spirited Cork team with
defender Luke Kearns, Goalie Shane Wright, and human Dynamo Orrey
O'Donoghue excelling for the victors, while Josh Landers and
Deirdre Cotter tried hard for the rebels.
Next up were Derry and Galway with the maroon and white
prevailing Best for Galway were the prolific Owen O'Meara,
Stephen Moore and Ciara Lynch, While Derry were well served by
Adam Hudson, Robert O’Donovan, and dashing forward Stephen
Randles.
Last but not least, we had a smashing display from Waterford
seeing off the valiant Sligo team. Waterford had many stars in
their ranks, with Full back Niall Scannell, midfield king Pin
David
Quirke, elusive Rory Scannell and target man Kieran Nevin
catching the eye, while dual star Peter Carroll, Darragh Duggan,
and John Daly strove hard for Sligo Special Mention For U-7
Stalwart Kevin O'Sullivan who performed brilliantly for Clare
this morning.. That’s all for this week.
TOGHER ATHLETIC CLUB
Togher athletic club, founded in 1967 and one of
Corks most successful clubs, is now looking to recruit new
members. The club has 60+ members at present, which consists of
athletes of all ages from juvenile to masters. The club caters
for athletes of all abilities from fun runners to the more
serious athlete. Togher has a very experienced team of coaches
and officials and ensures the athletes enjoy their time in the
club. Training sessions take place on Monday nights at the
clubhouse in Togher, Wednesday nights at the Mardyke track and
Friday nights at the new athletics track at the Cork Institute of
Technology in Bishopstown, all at 7pm. Anyone interested in
becoming a member of Togher AC can phone (021) 4961107 or visit
their website at .
DOUGLAS HALL LADIES
Passage 0-2 Douglas Hall
Douglas Hall continued their preparation for the new season with
a fine win over 1st Division side Passage. From Gemma Crowley in
goal to Eileen Collins up front this was a solid team performance.
Everybody worked hard for each other and the Passage goalkeeper
was called into action on plenty of occasions. Aoife Magner was
player of the match at left full back, with some great tackles
and also contributed to a number of attacking movements. Cynthia
Martin scored on her final game for Douglas and Donna O’Leary
wrapped things up when she converted when Grace unselfishly
played the ball across the goal. Manager Alfie McCarthy will be
pleased with this team performance, as he gets ready to kick off
the season next Wednesday.
SUNDAYS WELL RUGBY CLUB
Results for last weekend 13-14/4/’02
Our Under 8/9’s lost their games against Cork Con while our
Under 10’s had a hugely successful Sunday morning, winning
the Max Trevor Trophy and John Mannix Played against Cork Con. A
good mornings Rugby was had by all teams.
Fixtures for this weekend 20/4/’02.
Under 8/9/10’s will play Crosshaven on Saturday morning in
Musgrave Park, Kick Off 11a.m.
Under 11/12/13’s are all training. Under 14’s will play
Fermoy in Ballincollig in the final of the ‘B’ Cup,
Kick off 2.30p.m. Under 16’s will also play Fermoy at
Ballincollig in their ‘B’ Cup final at 4p.m.
LEEVALE ATHLETIC CLUB
After a lapse of a few years, Leevale Athletic Club will again
promote an open track and field sports meeting at Cork Institute
of Technology track on Sunday 21st April, starting at 12 noon.
Athletes from all over Munster have indicated that they will
compete in what is the first outdoor track and field event of the
season. As well, Cork athletes will be out in force, ensuring
that there will be strong competition for everyone.
The entry for juveniles is a very nominal €1 for juveniles
and €3 for adults. Considering the high cost of promoting a
meeting of this kind, this is surely the best value to be had
anywhere.
Events to be contested are;
Boys and girls under 9 (born 1994/5): 60m; Under 10 (born 1993):
80m;
Under 11 (born 1992): 80m, 300m, Ball Throw, 4 x 100m, 600m, Long
Jump;
Under 12 (born 1991): 80m, 600m, Long Jump; Under 13 (born 1990):
80m, 600m, Ball Throw, 4 x 100m relay;
Under 14 (born 1989): 100m, 800m, Shot, 75m hurdles;
Under 15 (born 1988): 100m, 800m, Long Jump, 4 x 100m relay;
Under 16 (born 1987): 100m, 800m, High Jump, 80m hurdles;
Under 17 (born 1986): 100m, Long Jump, 4 x 100m relay;
Under 18 (born 1985): 100m, 800m (Girls), 1500m (Boys).
Junior men and women: 100m, 300m, 1500m, Shot, 100m hurdles (women).
Senior men and women; 100m, 1500m (Women), 3000m (Men), Shot,
Long Jump, 4 x 100m relay.
Tiny Tots: 50m (Boys and Girls).
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CENTRE
by Adrian Fitzpatrick.Mon 8 April A. Murphy
& M. O'Carroll - 1st A. O'Hanlon & K. Power - 2nd
Tues 9 April am R McCarthy & E. Morrison - 1st T. Long &
M. Madden - 2nd
Tues 9 April pm L. O'Hanlon & E Hendrick - 1st M. Dalton
& S. O'Neill - 2nd
Tues 9 April Novice D. Hyland & A. Twomey - 1st
Wed 10 April am Sen K. Keogh & E. Flavin - 1st
Wed 10 April am Novice D. McBritney & N. Barry - 1st
Wed 10 April 9Tbls L. Sweeney & A. Coughlan - 1st J. Lucey
& M. Bergin - 2nd
Wed 10 April 12Tbls B. O'Sullivan & E. O'Neill - 1st A.
Auchincloss & R. Walsh - 2nd
Thur 11 April 8Tbls A.Hosford & I. Flynn - 1st C. &N.
McGowan - 2nd
Thur 11 April 11Tbls P. O'Mahony & B. Conneely - 1st D.
Creagh & J deFoubert -2nd
Thur 11 April Novice H. Rooney & L. Hassett - 1st
Fri 12 April L. O'Hanlon & M. Madden - 1st
OPEN BRIDGE EVERY FRIDAY @ 7.30 PM
DOUGLAS GAA
Douglas G.A.A. Senior Section By Pat Harrington.
Douglas Grind Out Result in First Round of Senior Football
Championship.
The North Cork side were in the ascendancy for the opening twenty
minutes. During this period Clyda Rovers scored three points and
had six wides, Douglas failed to score. Niall Gannon was moved to
full back and this move certainly settled the Douglas defence.
Out of the blue Douglas put a marvellous move together resulting
in a John Farrell goal. The sides were level 1-2 to 0-5 at the
break.
The second half was a very physical affair. Donal O’Sullivan
was very good in goal Ronan McCarthy showed good leadership in
the middle. Ger O’Sullivan gave a very workmanlike display,
Cormac Dineen also had his moments. Will Coveny kicked some fine
frees to give Douglas a three point lead. Clyda battled back,
Douglas held out for a point victory 1-5 to 0-7. Douglas now go
into the hat for the draw for the third round to be played in
June .
Junior Football Championship.
Douglas overcame the challenge of St. Vincents in the opening
round of the championship. This victory means that Douglas have
now recorded victories in the first round of the U/21, Junior and
senior championship. The half time score was 0-4 to 0-1 in favour
of Douglas. Full time score Douglas 0-8 St. Vincents 0-6. Paul
Aherne, Neil Heffernan, John O’Sullivan and Kevin Moloney.
Under 16 Premier Football.
Douglas and St. Finbarrs served up a most entertaining, free
flowing and high scoring game. Douglas were in complete control
the first half playing some delightful football to lead 3-5 to 0-3
at the break.
The Blues scored 2-3 without reply, four points separated the
teams. A magnificent save by Denis O’Sullivan in the Douglas
goal was one of the turning points of the game, the other was the
placing of Jonathan Lane at left half back. Douglas recovered
their composure to win 3-13 to 2-8. Colm O’Sullivan, Eoin
Cotter, Stephen Bermingham and Sean Moylan were others to impress.
Minor A Football.
Douglas lost their unbeaten record in this game against
Ballygarvan. In a very high scoring first half Ballygarvan led 1-11
to 2-6 at the break. Thye sides were level with fifteen minutes
to go. Douglas conceded two goals and Ballygarvan went on to win
3-17 to 2-11. Ray Keating gave a magnificent display of high
fielding, others to impress were Shane Forde, Niall Crowley and
Colin Lahive.
Junior 3 Football.
Douglas maintained their challenge for a top four spot with a
victory over Carrigaline. This is their fifth victory in six
games. Final score Douglas 4-8 Carrigaline 1-3. Those who
impressed most were Robert Collins, Mark Hoare, Kevin Cooper and
Ray McLoughlin.
U/16 South East Football.
Douglas (B) scored a fine victory over Valley Rovers last week.
Final score Douglas 3-8 Valleys 1-11. Timmy Linehan, Alan
McCarthy and Ronan Murphy worked very hard on the night.
County Minor Premier Football.
Douglas fashioned an impressive victory over Ballincollig in the
opening round. Douglas were in total control in the opening
quarter. Ballincollig rallied, Douglas led 1-6 to 0-5. At the
break. A fine solo run by Paddy White was parried by the keeper
and finished to the net by one of the forwards for a goal. This
gave Douglas a comfortable lead which they were never to
relinquish. Final score Douglas 2-13 Ballincollig 0-10. Conor
Alcock, rank Tobin, Jeremy McCarthy and David Dorney were best on
the night.
Well Done
Well to the people who gave up their last two Saturdays to do
remedial work on both pitches……a lot of this goes
unoticed
Fixtures ………
Fri. 19/4/’02
M.P.H. Douglas V Valley Rovers @ Innishannon 6.45pm.
Sat. 20/4/’02
S.H.L. Douglas V Sarsfields. Away 7p.m.
Sun. 20/4/’02
M.P.F. Douglas V Carrigaline (Provisional) @ Douglas 11.30a.m.
Douglas G.A.A. Under Age.
Results:
U/13 Football League. Douglas 1-7…..St. Vincents 1-6.
Douglas 1-6…..Nemo 3-10. Douglas 3-3…..St. Nicks 2-8.
Under 14 Féile. Douglas 1-2…..Nemo 3-7.
Under 14 Football League. Douglas 4-9…..Na Piarsaigh 0-2.
Douglas 3-4…..St. Nicks 6-5.
Under 15 Football League. Douglas 5-9…..Nemo 1-1.
Under 12 South East Football. Douglas (1) 4-6…..Douglas (2)
4-6. Douglas (4) 8-8…..Valley Rovers 3-4.
This team recorded their first win in great style on Monday
evening. Cathal Martin dominated midfield and Denis Dowling and
Jack O’Neill were excellent in attack. Olan Bermingham in
goal was another to shine on the night.
Fixtures…….
Fri. 19th.
Under 12 Football League. Douglas V Nemo @ Home 7p.m.
Sat. 20th.
Under 12 South East Football. Douglas (3) V Shamrocks @ Home 11a.m.
Under 13 Football League. Douglas V St. Michaels @ Home 2p.m.
Under 14 Hurling League. Douglas V Bishopstown @ home 3.30p.m.
Under 15 Hurling League. Douglas V Ballinhassig @ Home 5p.m.
Mon. 22nd.
Under 12 South East. Douglas (1) V Valley Rovers @ Home 6.45p.m.
Douglas (2) V Kinsale away 6.45p.m.
Lotto: There was no winner of the weekly Under Age Lotto last
weekend …….€10,350 is up for grabs next weekend.
Congratulations to our Senior Footballers and our Junior A
Footballers on their Championship victories.
