6th June, 2002
Weekly
Sports
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
Last week was a fantastic one for the Club and
everyone involved in the Schoolboy section. In the space of three
days our U11 and U12 squads were crowned Premier League
Champions, while following an up and down week our U13s are still
very much in with a chance of claiming the U13 Premier League
title.
Under Eleven
Following a magnificent season our U11s claimed the Premier
League Title last Tuesday night with a comfortable 6-1 victory
over Midleton. It has been a fantastic team effort and great
credit is due to the Management trio of Joe O’Connell, Ger
Kilcummins and Willie Fox and all their squad. Not only did they
win the Premier League title, but they also became the first team
from the Club to win a tournament overseas when they captured the
Solar Travel Holiday World Cup in Liverpool over Easter. Their
scorers last Tuesday night were Barry O’Driscoll (2), Philip
Brady, Chris Fox, Ger Keane and Michael Carroll.
Under Twelves
The spotlight then switched to our U12s who needed a draw against
Kilreen Celtic to claim the Premier League Title, thereby
completing the League & Cup double. They did not disappoint
as they proved too strong for Kilreen recording a slightly
flattering 4-0 victory. Goals by Robert Murphy, David Meyler,
Colin Hammond, and an og did the trick. So a magnificent season
for our lads which saw them not only complete the League &
Cup double, but also reach the semi final of the National Cup.
Congratulations also to David Meyler who was chosen as the Cork
Schoolboys League player of the year. Well done to all concerned.
Under Thirteen
Our U13s came oh so close to making it a hat trick of Premier
League titles. They started the week with a crucial away fixture
against Lakewood Athletic and they were outstanding on the night
as they carved out an excellent 2-0 victory. It was a terrific
team performance, with Eric Hegarty providing the inspiration
with two fine goals. This left our lads needing one win from
their final two matches. The first of these two games was against
Kilreen Celtic last Saturday, but in a close tight game luck was
not on our side as with the score standing at nil all with 10
minutes remaining we put a penalty against the post and we paid
the ultimate price when Kilreen snatched a dramatic winner in the
closing minutes. This loss, our lads first league defeat of the
season now means we have to win our final game away to Wilton to
take the League Title.
Street League Finals
The finals of the Club’s annual Street Leagues will take
place next Sunday in Corinthians Park. Hopefully we will be
blessed with some good weather for what should be a very
enjoyable day. Start time for the various age groups is as
follows:
9.30 a.m. U8 / U9 - 10.15 a.m. U7 / U10 / U11
Remember the finals day is open to everybody who played in the
Street League and everyone will play in their own final.
CORK LADIES SOCCER LEAGUE
Steve Quinn Cup first round. - Lee Valley (4) v
Brooklodge (1)
An impressive performance by the Lee Valley girls, a real team
effort. After 15 mins Tracy Rodgers opened the scoring to get The
Valley off to a good start, Karen O'Mahony finally got her name
on the score sheet when she toe-poked the ball into the goal
after a great cross from Leona Nolan. After half time Brooklodge
came out fighting and were rewarded with a goal. Lee Valley
responded by lifting their game and defended well against the
Brooklodge attacks. Mary Healy, the Lee Valley sub keeper made
some fine saves. A free kick for Lee Valley just at the corner of
the opposition's 18yd box ended in the back of the net, a
precision shot by dead ball expert Leona Nolan. Minutes later a
handball resulted in a penalty for Lee Valley, and again Leona
Nolan rifled the shot in the roof of the net. Final score Lee
Valley (4) Brooklodge (1).
Steve Quinn Cup Results:
College Corinthians 8 (M Donovan 3, C feeley 3, H Byrne, C Egan),
Passage 1(OG); C.S.O. 4 (Y Harrington 3, J Walsh), Carrigaline 2(J
O' Keeffee, E Paul); Lee Valley 4 (T Rodgers, K O' Mahony, L
Nolan 2), Brooklodge 1; Cobh. 1, Rangers 7;
DOUGLAS CREDIT UNION GAA STREET LEAGES
By Garry White
Following the successful conclusion of the football leagues last
week, our hurling programme opened today. Numbers taking part
were down due people away on holidays, however those present
greeted the various drills, disciplines, and
games with great enthusiasm. Today was all about a bedding in
process for the children, learning how to hold the hurley
properly, getting in close to the action to avoid injury, and by
and large gaining an appreciation of this wonderful
historic game.
The games themselves provided us with skill and grit, which is
heart warming for the various team mentors to see their efforts
bearing fruit. This week we feature the under 7's where there
were some outstanding performances in the shape of Antrim's
Charlie White, Conor Kingston of Wexford, Carlow's Jamen O’Callaghan,
Adam McSweeney of Mayo and Meath's Ross McCormack.
While Ryan Flanagan of Clare, Kerry's Mark O Connor, and Cian
Davis of Kilkenny were to the fore in their respective games. The
overall picture for the hurling street leagues appears very rosy
indeed.
Our programme will continue for the next three weeks concluding
on Saturday 22nd of June, where we will break for
the summer period, and resume in the autumn.. That’s all for
now.
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
As the season draws to a close, we have had cause
to celebrate in the last week, as the Youths captured the league
title following a play-off with Everton. The Under 15's bowed out
of the Evans Cup, while the Under 13's continued their league
campaign.
In the Youths league, the 'Hall side were set an onerous task
following the Cup Finals, needing to win all four remaining
matches to force a play-off. In the fourth of these, they
travelled to Leeds for a much-postponed fixture, and emerged with
a fine 2-0 win. The scorers were Declan O'Connell and Seamus Long.
At the other end, Darren Healy was very sound and kept a
fine clean sheet.
The play-off against Everton was held in Passage on Sunday
afternoon. Here, the 'Hall were the better side all through and
thoroughly deserved the 1-0 win. The goalscorer was Christy
O'Shea, and again, Healy was in fine form in goals. The team
really earned their league success, having gone throughthe entire
league campaign unbeaten and finally putting the trophy they
deserved on the sideboard. Congratulations to all involved with
the team, well done.
The Under 15's dream of Evans Cup success came to an end when
Home Farm proved too strong in the Semi Final in Moneygourney
last Sunday. The Dublin side emerged with a 2-0 win against a
'Hall side who gave everything to the cause, but just could not
get the vital breakthrough. They were somewhat limited by the
sending off of Graham O'Leary - Home Farm converted the resultant
penalty - and despite their best efforts they could not break
down a stubborn Home Farm defence. They now have a number of
league matches to fulfill - their league hopes have not yet
disappeared, but it will take a huge effort to succeed in the
league.
The Under 15 Division 1 side have now completed their campaign.
In their home fixture against Ringmahon Rangers, they forced a
fine 1-1 draw, with the goal scored by Eoin Cadogan from the
penalty spot. However, they left this form behind them in the
final match of the season against Macroom. The Macroom side
proved too strong, gaining a 2-0 win.
The Under 13's were also doubly engaged. They went down 1-0 to
Corinthians Boys, but showed that they can be competitive with a
fine, battling performance against a well established Premier
side. They also travelled to Tramore Athletic and emerged with a
terrific 1-0 win. Here, Alec Rose was the scorer, while James
Burke kept a fine goal, with a great clean sheet.
Fixtures:
Friday, 7 June: Under 13 League, Home v. Ballincollig, 7.30
Monday, 10 June: Under 15 Premier League, Away v. Greenwood, 7.30
Finally, for this week, our congratulations to Passage on their
tremendous Munster Junior Cup win over Ballynanty Rovers in
Limerick. Belying their underdogs tag, Passage triumphed on a 4-1
scoreline to bring the Munster Junior Cup back to Cork -
congratulations to everyone involved.
DOUGLAS GAA UNDERAGE
Results:
U/12 City Football Championship Final. Douglas 4-8 Bishopstown 2-7.
After being postponed once this match went ahead last Saturday
night during a thunder storm. Bishopstown got off to a dream
start scoring two goals in the first few minutes of the match.
Douglas settled and came thundering back into the match to lead
at half time by 4-5 to 2-2. Scores were hard to come by in the
second half but with Paul Clarke, Martin O’Sullivan and
Michael Crowley in the full back line playing extremely well.
Douglas were not going to be beaten. Mark Collins also played
well at full forward.
U/13 Hurling League. Douglas 3-5 St. Finbarrs 0-2.
Douglas were always in control of this game and ran out easy
winners. Michael Doody scored 3-2 while Cian Alcock at full back
and Saif Ullah at centre field were outstanding for Douglas.
U/12 South East Hurling League. Douglas (3) 0-13 Crosshaven 2-0.
Again Douglas gave their opponents a two goal lead and went on to
win well. Alan Bermingham was outstanding scoring ten points from
play and one from a free. He was ably assisted by Eoghan O’Connor,
Stephen Comerford and Connor Bowen.
Douglas (1) 3-6 Ballinhassig 3-4.
This was a very entertaining game with lots of skill being shown
by both teams. Michael Crowley and Shane Kingston were best for
Douglas.
U/12 South East Hurling League. Douglas (3) 4-4 Tracton 4-6.
This was a very lose game of hurling which could have gone either
way. Max McGrath was outstanding for Douglas at fullback while
David Cuthbert and Liam Kenefick played very well too.
Douglas (4) 1-8 Shamrocks 5-5.
Fixtures….
U/12 South East Hurling.
Douglas (1) v Blackrock away Monday 7p.m.
Douglas (2) v Bandon home Monday 7p.m.
Douglas (3) v Ballygarvan home Monday 7p.m.
Douglas (4) v Valley Rovers away Monday 7p.m.
U/14 City Hurling League.
Douglas v Carrigaline away Saturday 4p.m.
Douglas v St. Finbarrs away Monday 7p.m.
Douglas v Glen Rovers home Wednesday 7p.m.
Lotto: There was no winner of last weeks Jackpot……this
weeks grand prize is worth 11,400 euros.
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CENTRE
Mon 27th May A. Auchincloss & F. Cunnane -
1st A. O'Donnell & J. Taylor - 2nd
Tues 28th May am M. Madden & T. Long - 1st C. Bennett & O.
Cotter - 2nd
Tues 28th May pm B & J O'Sullivan - 1st N. Trihy & B.
Murphy - 2nd
Tues 28th May (Novice) M. Kelly & P. Foy - 1st
Wed 29th May am V. Brennan & J. Cleary - 1st
Wed 29th May 11Tbls N. Loxton & J. Loxton - 1st Mgt O'Connor
& M. Miller - 2nd
Wed 29th May 7Tbls E. Collins & Anne - 1st N. Sheehan & A.
Keeshan - 2nd
Wed 29th May Novice R. Walsh & Kay C - 1st
Thur 30th May 11Tbls B. & J. O'Sullivan - 1st B. Elliott
& T. Long - 2nd
Thur 30th May 5Tbls M. Smyth & N. McCarthy 1st M. & D.
Walsh - 2nd
Fri 31th May P & D O'Connell - 1st
OPEN BRIDGE EVERY FRIDAY@7.30 PM
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
By Pat Harrington.
Minor Non Exam Football.
Douglas played St. Finbarrs in the third round of the competition.
The Blues played with the aid of a strong wind the first half and
led after twenty minutes by 0-4 to 0-1. During this opening
period the Barrs were well in control but for some great
defensive work by Frank Tobin Douglas would have been further in
arrears. Two points before the break left Douglas two points in
arrears.
After the interval Douglas took complete control - Paddy White
scored some fine points Niall Crowley made a fine contribution at
wing forward, Graham Coughlan was very solid in defence. Two
goals by Padraigh Greaney and Stephen Bermingham finished the
game as a contest. Final score Douglas 2-12 St. Finbarrs 0-5.
Minor Non Exam Hurling.
Douglas traveled to Brinny for this contest against Valleys. The
South East team had only 14 players (allowed in this competition).
Douglas were very focused, determined and anxious to win. They
were in top in all sectors and ended this game as a contest after
twenty minutes. Stephen Bermingham played well at centre back,
Kenny Barry was very workmanlike at wing forward – David O’Connor
and Mark Harrington combined well up front. A number of subs were
introduced at the interval Eoin Carroll and Ronan Griffin did
well. Final score 4-19 to 2-4. The Douglas will have tougher
games against Ballinhassig and Glen Rovers. The Ballinhassig game
is on Saturday 8/6/’02 at Douglas.
Senior Hurling Challenge.
Douglas traveled to North Kerry to take on the Kerry Champions
Kilmoyley in a challenge game. This was a very competitive game.
Two points separated the teams at the interval 1-5 to 0-6 in
favour of the Kerry Champions. Kilmoyley held out the second half
for victory on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-13. This was a very
spirited performance by Douglas. On Friday next they play
Castlelyons in Douglas 7.45p.m.
Notes.
The Junior Hurlers came unstuck against Mayfield and were well
beaten. Welcome back to Seamus Crowley from injury and to Gary
Wade from sickness. Nice to see Cormac Dineen hurling again.
In last weeks report it was stated in relation to the Street
League finals that 95% of the clubs players come through the
Street Leagues. This should have read that 95% of Minor players
come through the Street Leagues.
