20th June, 2002
Weekly
Sports
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
There was a lovely family atmosphere in
Corinthians Park last Sunday for the finals of the Club’s
annual Street Leagues. A huge crowd turned up to see what is
always the highlight of the Corinthian’s Schoolboy season.
Played on a World Cup format this years league has been running
since early April, catering for some 28 teams and 350 schoolboys,
between the ages of 6 and 11. Sunday’s action included some
14 different finals, as well as the obligatory penalty
competitions.
Under Seven
Saudi Arabia 2 - USA 1
The Under 7 Cup final provided some fine entertainment with two
well matched sides giving their all in search of victory. Saudi
Arabia with goals by Peter Barry and Richard Sweetman raced into
an early lead, but the USA with David Twomey, Peter O’Brien
and Alex Hurley to the fore fought back well and reduced the
deficit early in the second half. However despite continual
pressure they could not find an equaliser and Saudi Arabia hung
on to take the cup. The other successful teams in the Under Seven
finals were Ireland, Captained by James O’Shea; Senegal,
Captained by Conor Horgan; Brazil, Captained by Peter Mullane and
Portugal, Captained by Eoin O’Connell.
Under Eight
Japan 1 - Tunisia 0
Another close fought encounter with just a single goal separating
the two sides. The vital goal came just before half time when
Gordon Joyce scored from close range. Captain Evan Browne, James
Tyner, Nicholas Burnsand Stephen Devine did well for Japan, while
for Tunisia, the gallant losers, David Barry, Aidan Finn, Rory
Burke and Peter Hurley did well. In the other Under Eight finals
Denmark, skippered by Jack Buckley defeated Belgium and Uruguay
led by Luke O’Sullivan defeated Sweden.
Under Nine
France 2 - South Korea 0
France created a mild surprise in the Under Nine final when they
proved too strong for South Korea winning by 2-0. David Ring was
the hero for France, scoring twice and he received great support
from John Daly, James Furlong, Cian McWhinney and Niall Kelleher.
For South Korea, who gave their all, Eoin O’Meara, Luke
Connolly, Ian James, Ian Harte and David Abbot turned in fine
performances. Mexico, Captained by Gary Perrot and Paraguay, led
by David Hanrahan were the other Under Nine winners.
Under Nine
Italy 1 - Nigeria 0
The Under Eleven final was a real competitive affair with the
games swinging from end to end. The vital breakthrough came when
Italy were awarded a penalty and Eoin O’Shaughnessy kept his
composure to score from the resulting penalty kick. Michael
Lyons, Michael Reidy, Jason Murphy and Michael Corkery were
superb for Italy, while for Nigeria, Peter Coughlan, David
Nation, Rory Burns and Denzel Beechinor did well. Cameroon,
skippered by Gary Duggan and Spain, captained by Tom Kelleher
were the other winners on the day.
Special Thanks
On behalf of the Club I would like to thank all the coaches who
helped to organise the leagues for the past two months. Thanks
also to Sheila Goode and Sheila Cahalane, who helped with the
administration throughout the year and to Ger Kilcummins, who
organised everything bar the weather for last Sunday.
Schoolboys League
Our U14 and U15 sides are still very much involved in Premier
League action and they picked up some valuable league points over
the past week. Our U15’s made it three league wins in a row
when they just got the better of Lakewood in a seven goal
thriller. Goals by Aaron O’Callaghan, Aaron Kearney, James
Kenny and Denis O’Mahony just proved too much for Lakewood .
Our U14’s were also in good form as they got the better of
Kilreen on a 3-1 score line. With three games left in the U14
league they are still unbeaten and are very much in the running
for the League title.
DOUGLAS GAA UNDERAGE SECTION
Douglas win U/12 A County Football Final.
Douglas 1-10 Doheny's 2-3.
Douglas were first to settle and scored three fine points in the
first ten minutes. Dohenys came more into the game and scored a
goal. Mark Collins hand passed the bll over the bar for a fine
point before Doheny's hit back with another goal and a point.
Another point a piece left the scores Douglas 0-5 to Doheny's 2-2
at the break. In the second half the Douglas backs tightened up,
ensuring that Doheny's were to score one point while Douglas
forwards scored a goal and five points. John Collins and Martin
O'Sullivan were outstanding butbthis was a real team effort with
every one giving 100%. Every game played in the championship was
tough and the lads showed great character, deserving to win the
'County'. Also a very well done to the mentors.
U/12 South East Hurling Douglas (3) 2-3 Crosshaven 0-0
This team is going from strength to sthrngth, playing very well
in this encounter. Best for Douglas were Paul Kenny (goal), Kevin
Olden and Aongus O'Laoire.
U/12 City Hurling League. Douglas (1) 1-2 Carrigaline 2-6
Douglas came up against a very strong Carrigaline team who have a
lot more hurling under their belts at this time. Best for Douglas
were Shane Kingston, Eric Kenefick and Philip Doherty.
U/12 City Hurling League Douglas (2) 2-5 Blackrock 1-3
Douglas played against a very strong wind in the first half and
led by four points to three at the break. They started the second
half well with goals from eddie Murphy and Richard Martin.
Blackrock put pressure on the Douglas defence in the final ten
minutes but Douglas held on for a good win. Paul Clarke and Mark
Menton played well for Douglas.
U/14 City League. Douglas 1-2 Carrigaline 1-7.
Fixtures:
U/12 Hurling League. Douglas (2) V Nemo away Thursday 7.30p.m.
U/13 Hurling League. Douglas V Sars home Saturday 3.30p.m.
Douglas V Ballincollig away Monday 7.30p.m.
Douglas V Inniscarra home Wednesday 7.30p.m.
U/12 South East Hurling Douglas (2) V Ballinhassig home Saturday
2p.m.
Douglas (1) V Courcey Rovers away Saturday 11a.m.
Douglas (4) V Tracton away Saturday 11a.m.
Douglas (3) V Shamrocks away Saturday 11a.m.
Douglas (4) V Carrigaline away Monday 7p.m.
Lotto: No winner of last weeks draw.....next weeks jackpot stands
at 11,700 euro.
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
by Pat Harrington
Douglas faced East Cork side, St. Catherine’s in the third
round of the Senior Hurling Championship. St. Catherine’s
got off to the best possible start scoring a goal in the first
few minutes. Douglas settled down with Cormac Dineen playing very
well at centre back. As the half wore on Douglas grew in
confidence. Ronan Wade got on top at full back as Gary Wade was
beginning to make an impact at centre forward. The East Cork lads
led 1-6 to 0 -5 at the break.
Fergal Hayes gave Douglas a great boost when he goaled soon after
the interval. The remainder of the second half was played out
between the free takers on either side. The game was deep into
injury time when Douglas were awarded a free 60 metres out - up
stepped goalkeeper, Teddy O'Donovan and drove the ball into the
Castlelyons goalmouth, the ball deflected off the full backs
stick (Teddy's words) and into the net. Douglas were a point
ahead - unbelievable a quick puck out by Teddy resulted in
another score - Final whistle Douglas 2-9 St. Catherine’s 1-10.
This was a badly needed victory for Douglas hurlers and now they
go on to meet either Castlelyons or Avondhu on the 13th of July.
Well done to all concerned. An important boost for douglas
Hurling.
Junior B Hurling .
Douglas competed in two games during the week. The opening game
was against Ballinure who led at the 1-3 to 1-1 at the break. The
sides finished level after a most entertaining game on a
scoreline of 2-7 to 1-10.
Ronan Geary got the equalizing point – a fine effort. Jim
Barry, Ronan Geary and John McCarthy played well.
The second game was against Blackrock. This was a strong
Blackrock outfit. Douglas really didn’t compete in this
game, duly paid the price and were well beaten. David Dwyer,
Richie Butler and Alan White played well.
Minor Non Exam Hurling.
Douglas will play Glen Rovers or Ballinhassig in this Final.
Minor Football Championship.
The dates for the Premier Football Championship have been
finalised – the quarter final is against Bishopstown on 6th
of July and if successful the semi-final is on the 13th of July.
DOUGLAS PICTH & PUTT
Hosting the National Mixed Foursomes
September 2002
Saturday June 15th
M Irwin, H O’ Regan & M Quirke – 38
T Feeney & M Feeney - 44
Visit our NEW website: www.douglaspitchandputt.com
Weekly Lotto Results
Numbers Drawn: 15, 17 & 26 NO WINNER
O’ Donovan’s Off Licence Lucky Dip Winners:
Raymond O’ Neill c/o The Club, T Herlihy c/o Martin O’
Riordan,
Bar Staff c/o The Grange
Tonight’s Jackpot: €2,080 - Venue: The South County
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CENTRE
Mon 10th June J & B O'Sullivan - 1st . B
McKeon & D. Forde - 2nd
Tues 11th June am T.Long & M.Madden -1st B.O'Sullivan & E.O'Neill
-2nd
Tues 11th June pm B.Keating&B.Hourihan-1st D.& A. Roche -
2nd
Tues 11th June Novice J.O'Donnell & C.Feehely - 1st
Wed 12th June am N. Loxton & I.O'Riordan - 1st
Wed 12th June 5Tbls J. & L. Kehoe - 1st
Wed 12th June 13Tbls J.& E.Taylor - 1st D.Forde & P
O'Riordan -2nd
Thur 13th June L. O'Hanlon & O. Olden - 1st C & N.
McGowan - 2nd
Fri 14th June E.McSweeney & R O'Donovan - 1st
OPEN BRIDGE EVERY FRIDAY @ 7.30 PM
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CENTRE
Mon 3rd June C.Bennett & O. Cotter - 1st
Tues 4th June am D. Laughton & A. Doolan - 1st P. & W.
Curran - 2nd
Tues 4th June Novice DHyland & S.O'Connell - 1st
Tues 4th June pm D & A Roche - 1st A. Hodgins & R. Walsh
- 2nd
Wed 5th Juneam Novice A.Lombard & N.Culligan 1st
Wed 5th June am Sen A. Nolan & M. Farrell - 1st
Wed 5th June 4Tbls D.O'Connell & A. O'Leary -1st
Wed 5th 15Tbls D. George & F. Murphy- 1st L. O'Hanlon & S.
Wanglin - 2nd
Thur 6th June P. O'Mahony & D. Forde - 1st D. O'Flynn & P.
O'Riordan - 2nd
Fri 7th E. McSweeney & R. O'Donovan - 1st M. Kavanagh & M.
Levis - 2nd
OPEN BRIDGE EVERY FRIDAY@7.30 PM
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
(This is a bit long on account of being left out
for two weeks, and they are now in the All Ireland Finals )
Under 14A league final 2002
Another successful week for Douglas camogie club with a 14a
league title and a victory for our under 11 and 12 teams.
Douglas under 14 team got their Feile week off to a great start
with a brilliant victory over Ballygarvan in the under 14a league
final. The game started with Ballygarvan scoring an early goal
against a very hesitant Douglas defense. Douglas then got on the
scoreboard with sharpshooter Jenny O’Donovan scoring 4
brilliant points from frees and play. A goal from Sorcha Ni Riann
left the score at half time 1-4 to 1-2 in favor of Douglas. The
second half was top class with both teams giving they’re all.
Ballygarvan led on a couple of occasions only to be pegged back
by Douglas. Ten minutes to go Ballygarvan led by a goal, but
Douglas really turned on the style in the last 10 min’s to
totally dominate the game goals from Jenny O’Donovan, Olivia
Tobin a wonderful effort by Emma Heffernan sealed a marvelous
victory for Douglas.
Outstanding for Douglas were Aishling Barrett, Sarah O’Regan,
Lynda Mc’Carthy. Deirdre Murphy and Jenny O’Donovan.
They have now completed their Cork season unbeaten and can now
look forward to the all Ireland Feile in Armagh with great
confidence. Well done girls.
Under 12 league
The under 12 team got their season off to a great start with an
impressive victory at home to Cloughduv. Douglas totally
dominated the game winning on a scoreline of 9-1 to 0-0.
Best for Douglas were Jill Kelleher, Danielle Boyle, Gillian
Murphy and Leanne O’Shea.
WELL-DONE GIRLS.
Under 11 league.
Douglas played Brian Dillions in the Seandun league again they
turned on the style to emerge victorious on a score line of 7-2
to 0-0. Best for Douglas were Aileen O’Donovan, Máire O’Mahony,
Emma Mc Carthy and Lauryn Jackson.
Cork Feile NA Gael champions 2002
Cork Feile NA Gael champions 2002 that was the title bestowed on
Douglas camogie club last Thursday week. It was a historical
first title victory over a gallant Ballygarvan team. It was a
fantastic team effort by all concerned in were the team played 5
matchs in 9 days 2on the same night overcoming Carrigaline and
Ballinhassig to qualify for the quarterfinal. They played Glen
Rovers in what was a very physical battle. Douglas were up at
half time by 1-3 –0-0 having played with the wind. Playing
against the wind in the second half they played with great
courage and commitment to win on a score line of 1-5 –0.3.In
the semi-final they traveled to Ballincollig to play the local
girls .The Douglas team despite the efforts of the previous night
were not prepared to let the opportunity to reach their first
Feile final to slip. They truly turned on the style to win on a
score line of 5-10 to 0-1.News soon came true that our local
neighbours and great rivals Ballygarvan had also qualified for
the final so roll on Thursday night. The final was played on a
splendid Barrs pitch .The game was a great advertisement for
under age camogie in Cork. Ballygarvan started the game in a very
determined fashion and had a very tired looking Douglas team
under great pressure . Ballygarvan opened the scoring with a
point. The Douglas girls started getting into their stride and
into the game more. Scores coming from Jenny O’ Donovan,
Deirdre Murphy, Katherine Hussey, Olivia Tobin and Lavinia O’Mahony
had Douglas leading by 3-3 to 0-1 with the first half nearing the
end. A goal from Ballygarvan on half time left the score line 3-to
1-1 at half time in favour of Douglas.
The second half started with the game going from end to end.
Ballygarvan now playing with Great Spirit really came at Douglas
but the Douglas backs were giving nothing away. Douglas scored a
point to lead 3-4 to 1-1 with 10 mins left. Ballygarvan now on
top against a visible tiring Douglas team scored 2-1 to really
set the game up for a grand finish. The Douglas girls sensing the
danger put in one last effort to hold Ballygarvan at bay and were
delighted to hear the final whistle. The cup was presented to
Captain Audrey Flanagan on behalf of her fantastic team. Well
done to both teams for a wonderful final and best of luck to
Douglas who travel to Antrim to represent Cork in the all Ireland
Feile finals. Well done girls.
We would like to thank everyone who supported us in our fund
raising it was greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.
