4th July, 2002
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
DOUGLAS MINOR HURLERS TRIUMPH OVER ÉRIN’S
OWN.
by Pat Harrington
Douglas minor hurlers travelled to Caherlag to play Érin’s
Own in the County Minor Hurling league. Both sides were missing
some regulars. The home side elected to play against the wind in
the opening half. There was little to separate the teams for most
of the first period until Douglas got a foothold at mid-field
with Fergal O’Sullivan driving good ball into the forwards.
Kenny Barry and James Moylan were very influential. Douglas led
by 0 – 10 at the break.
Conor Alcock made some telling solo runs after the interval, as
Douglas continued to fire on all cylinders. Paul Kelly scored two
goals with another from Kenny Barry. Final score, Douglas 3
– 14 Érin’s Own 1 – 6.
UNDER 16 HURLING (PREMIER)
Douglas started their campaign with a game against Mayfield. This
was a poor game, which Douglas won on a scoreline of 3 – 8
to 2 – 8. David Olden turned in a good performance. The
second game was against great rivals Glen Rovers. There was
little between the sides in the opening fifteen minutes. A fine
solo run by Fionn O’Brien resulted in a well-struck goal by
Rory O’Keeffe. Another fine goal by Thomas Dwyer gave
Douglas a two-goal lead at the interval.
With the aid of the wind The Glen struck three unanswered points,
but Douglas weathered the storm thanks to fine defending by Eoin
Cadogan and Stephen Bermingham. Under 15 player, Paudie Martin
scored two opportunist goals to seal victory for Douglas on a
scoreline of 4 – 5 to 0 – 11. A good game, but the
pitch was not at all suitable for hurling. Young and adult
players are encouraged to play ground hurling and to this end the
pitches must be properly prepared. We are very fortunate to have
two other well-prepared pitches in Douglas – pitches that
are cut each and every week and are in great condition.
JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Douglas travelled to Redmond’s pitch to play Lough Rovers in
this fixture. Playing with a near galeforce wind in the first
half, Douglas led by only three points at the interval. This lead
was not sufficient as the Bandon Road outfit went on to record a
fully deserved victory.
FIXTURES
Saturday, 06/07/02 Minor Premier Football Championship
Douglas V. Bishopstown - Ballinlough 8.00 pm.
Sunday, 07/07/02
Douglas V. Dohenys - Bandon Time T.B.C.
Sunday, 14/07/02 Senior Hurling Championship Douglas V.
Castlelyons or Avondhu
All these fixtures may be subject to change because of Cork’s
involvement in the All-Ireland qualifiers.
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
UNDER 11.
A very successful week for the clubs under 11 team with a victory
over Glenrovers in the SEADUN league and a victory in our annual
Christy Martin floor covering blitz. The league match played away
in Blackpool was a very competitive game. This was the Douglas
girl’s 3rd victory in a row. It puts them in a great
position to qualify for the semi-finals after the summer holidays.
Douglas won on a score line of 5-1 to 2-1. Best for Douglas were
Deirdre Cotter, Cliodhna Murphy, Julia White and the unstoppable
Aileen O’Donovan who scored an impressive 5 goals. WELL-DONE
GIRLS.
UNDER 12 COUNTY LEAGUE.
Douglas impressed in a very good win over Eire óg. The Douglas
girls started very well and led at half time 5-2to 0-0 .Same
again in the second half had Douglas winning on a score line of 7-3
to 0-0. Best for Douglas were Moira O’Donovan, Jill
Kelleher, Cieanna Driscoll and Sarah Sisk who scored 4 goals.
WELL-DONE GIRLS.
CHRISTY MARTIN UNDER 11 BLIZT
The annual blitz took place in Douglas on Saturday last with
teams from Douglas, Carrigaline, Courcy Rovers and Inniscarra
competing for the cup. After an afternoon of brilliant camogie in
the sunshine Douglas emerged victorious winning 3 of their games
hot on their heels were an impressive Carrigaline team who only
lost on a margin to Douglas.Well done to all teams and supporters
and a big thank you to all who made the day a big success. A
special thank you to Christy Martin floor coverings for their
continued sponsorship of this blitz.
DOUGLAS GAA JUNIOR SECTION
U/13 Hurling League.
This was a low scoring game by two evenly matched teams. Douglas
led at half time 1-1 to 0-1.
Douglas started the second half well and scored a fine goal. The
Glen fought back and secured a draw. Richard Murphy and Odhran
Mulrooney were the goal scorers for Douglas while Cian Alcock and
David O’Sullivan were excellent on the night.
U/13 Hurling League. Douglas 3-6 Ballincollig 1-5.
U/12 Hurling League.
Douglas (2) 3-1 Passage 1-0. Douglas were well in control in this
game with Ger Keane and Cian Dwyer playing very well.
U/12 C Hurling Championship.
Douglas 3-0 St. Vincents 5-5. Douglas put up a good performance
but had to give way to a physically stronger team.
Fixtures…..
U/12 Football League……Douglas V Passage Monday @ home 6-30pm.
U/15 Hurling Leageu ……Douglas V Mayfield Saturday Away
3pm.
Lotto: No winner of last weeks jackpot…….€12,000
up for grabs this week.
GYMNASTICS
Sarah Wedel and Aimee O’Driscoll, two young
members of the Douglas Gymnastics Club and the National Ladies
Gymnastic Squad have been selected to participate at the European
Gymnastics Training Camp in Italy this coming August.
As members of the Douglas Club they are part of the team who have
taken the National Team Championship title for the last three
years. The two have been selected to attend the European Camp on
the basis of their scores in the National Team and National
Individual Championships which put them, the top two minors on
the ladies squad.
This is a major achievement by any sporting clubs standards but
it comes at a price…..the cost per person is 1,500 euro. The
Irish Gymnastics Association will pay half, but the girls are
hoping to attract some sponsorship from local businesses to cover
the rest. For further information contact Eileen Wedel on 4357436.
