11th July, 2002
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
Douglas girls traveled to Limerick on Monday
night last to represent Cork in community games it was held in
the University of Limerick. They met Clare champions New Market
on Fergus. This was a match a pliminary round Douglas had to play
to qualified for the Munster finals on Saturday. Douglas started
well with Jenny O 'Donovan scoring a goal only for the ref
calling her back for a free which Jenny scored a point from.
Jenny added 2 more goals in the first half but Newmarket
responded with 2 goals leaving the half time score 2-1 to 2-0.
Douglas upped their game in the second half with some brilliant
saves from Moiré O'Donovan in goal. Douglas responded with 5
unanswered points to come away winners on a score line of 2-6 to
2-0.
Playing away on Saturday in Limerick leaving club at 9.30.
Douglas U11 B team played their second match against the Barrs on
Saturday last. With twins Katriona and Pamela Mackey playing
midfield the Barrs soon found themselves under pressure. Tracey
Mc Carty, Sinéad Beaven and Megan Murphy all had shots on goal,
Cliona Daly getting the goal eventually.
The back line played their part allowing little past Semma Long,
Nicola Leo and Karen O Connell.The Barrs got their equaliser in
the second half with the match ending 1-0 to 1-0.
Douglas 1-7 Watergrasshill 0-1
On Wednesday last Douglas took on Watergrasshill in our first
League match of the season. The game also marked the return of
Amanda O'Regan who played in goal after 10 months out with
serious injury. The game itself was slow to start but points from
Helen O'Mahony, Lousie O'Regan and Fiona O'Donovan settled the
team down. Watergrasshill to their credit fought hard but an
opportunist goal from Carmel Downey who worked hard for the hour
took the wind out of their sails. Further points from Fiona
O'Donovan and two excellent points from frees by Amanda O'Regan
settled the issue. Claire Barry had a great game a scored a fine
point to finish the scoring. Douglas ran out easy winners in the
end. All subs were used and two U-14 players Lousie Sheehan &
Jenny O'Donovan were introduced to Junior A level. Well done to
all.
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
Following an extremely short closed-season, the
Seniors are back in action next weekend. There seems to have been
no break at all for Kevin O'Sullivan and the squad, as they have
been preparing dilligently for next weekend's match for the last
few weeks.
By virtue of their performances in last season's FAI Intermediate
Cup and the newly introduced Summer Soccer for the Eircom League,
we have qualified for the First Round of the 2002/03 FAI Senior
Cup. The winners of the first round move on to join the Eircom
League clubs in the Second Round of the cup. Accordingly, our
home draw against Malahide Utd. is of great significance and the
team will not lack for motivation next Sunday.
We have already competed twice at this stage of the Senior Cup
and were "rewarded" with draws in Dublin against really
big guns - Ashtown Villa and Garda. We were unsuccessful on both
occasions. This time around, we have a home draw and an
opportunity to get into the open draw with the Eircom League
clubs. Sunday will be a huge occasion for the club with kick-off
fixed for 2.30.
The team has been in training since mid-June and have had a
number of friendlies in the last few weeks. It has been strange,
facing into potentially one of the biggest, most prestigious
matches of the season, without the benefits of competitive
matches in a local competition.
Accordingly, the team will really be facing into the unknown - no
real form for either team to guide the pundits, no test for
either team in a competitive situation. The best of luck to Kevin
and all the squad for Sunday's fixture.
The club A.G.M. will be held on Friday evening next, 12th. July
at John O'Sullivan's Rooms. All members are requested to attend.
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
DOUGLAS QUALIFY FOR PREMIER MINOR FOOTBALL
CITY SEMI-FINAL By Pat Harrington
Douglas and Bishopstown played in the quarter-final of the
premier minor football championship. The opening quarter was a
very dull affair with the town scoring a point the Douglas reply
was a goal scored by Mark Harrington. The Douglas defence was
under a lot of pressure but coped well. Neil Heffernan, Paul
Kelly, Mark O'Callaghan and Frank Tobin were very solid. Douglas
led at the interval by 1 6 to 0 3.
The pattern of the second half was similar in many ways to that
of the second quarter of the first half with Douglas in control.
Bishopstown scored a goal after fifteen minutes, reducing the
deficit to three points. Douglas had plenty of possession but
overplayed the ball and took the wrong options on a number of
occasions. Fergal O'Sullivan kicked a couple of good points from
frees. Bishopstown scored two points to leave a goal between the
sides. In the final five minutes Bishopstown laid siege to the
Douglas goal, but David O'Connor and Jeremy McCarthy in
particular stood firm and Douglas held on for victory on a
scoreline of 1 10 to 1 7. An important victory for Douglas who go
on to meet Na Piarsaigh in the semi-final next Saturday. Please
check club noticeboard for confirmation of date and time of
fixture.
SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Douglas and Dohenys played in the senior football championship at
Bandon last Sunday night. The west Cork side played with the aid
of the wind in the first half. Despite the best efforts of Cormac
Dineen the Dohenys were on top at midfield. The Dunmanway outfit
broke the ball and the forwards were quick to pick up the loose
ball. Dohenys scored seven points in the first half. Douglas
replied with three points from John Farrell and an excellent
score form Willie Coveney from near the sideline.
As the second half commenced Douglas looked to be in a very
strong position. It was the West Cork lads who got a vital score
in the first five minutes. Neil Heffernan was introduced as a sub
and he proceeded to do very well on his debut for Douglas seniors.
Although Douglas did up their game, the failed to make inroads
against a very well organised Dohenys' defence. Victory was
clinched by the West Cork side with a second goal five minutes
from the end. Final score: Dohenys 2 - 10, Douglas 0 - 8.
MINOR A FOOTBALL
Douglas second string played Valleys in a league encounter.
Because of examinations and hurling fixtures this was the teams
first football game in over ten weeks.
Early on the South East team were on top but thanks to the hard
work of Brian T O'Callaghan and Eoin Carroll Douglas led 0-3 to 0-2
after 20 minutes. Valleys took complete control in the last ten
minutes and led 0-5 to 0-3 at the break.
The second half started in similar fashion. Good defensive play
by Denis O'Riordan and his fellow defenders denied the Rovers of
three certain goals. Having weathered the storm Douglas once
again took control. Frank Walsh was denied a certain goal by a
marvellous save by Valley's 'keeper. Two late points by Valleys
gave them a five point victory, 0 11 to 0 6. It was great to see
Graham Coughlan after injury he was as competitive as ever.
SENIOR FOOTBAL LEAGUE
Douglas travelled to Youghal to play the local club in this
league fixture. Both sides were short a number of regulars.
Having played with the wind in the first half Douglas led by 0 5
to 0 2 at the interval. Points by Willie Coveney and John Farrell
helped Douglas gain two valuable points as a result of victory on
a scoreline of 0 12 to 0 5.
CRAOBH RUA CUP
Douglas played Mayfield in this secondary cup competition. The
Mayfield team were successful in this encounter.
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
It was another busy week for some of our underage
players and teams, with a number of our sides involved in 7 a
side and Southside league action. The highlight of last weeks
action was undoubtedly the Under Nine League and Cup finals
between Corinthian Boys and Kilreen Celtic which provided some
fantastic entertainment.
Under Nine
Since they first met in an Under Seven final two years ago these
particular Corinthians and Kilreen sides have met on numerous
occasions providing some great action with usually only a kick of
the ball between the two sides. This was certainly the case again
last week when they provided two classic encounters.
The League Final was first on the agenda on Monday night. Kilreen
started brightly and dominating possession in the middle of the
field they took the game to Corinthians, but the strong
Corinthians defence superbly marshalled by David O’Donovan
and Luke Connolly stood firm. However early in the second half
Kilreen did make the deserved break through. This only served as
a wakeup call for Corinthians and in a ten minute spell
Corinthians scored three times with Mark Parkes, Ian James and
Ryan Levies finishing off some tremendous moves. Kilreen never
recovered from these set backs and the League title went to
Corinthians.
The two sides met again in the Cup Final the following Thursday
night and what a thriller they served up. Kilreen once again
started brightly and jumped into the lead after five minutes. The
lead did not last long with Corinthians replying10 minutes later
through Mark Parkes. For the next hour including extra time the
game swung from end to end, but there was no further scoring and
so to a dramatic penalty shoot-out which saw all 22 players
taking a penalty with Kilreen eventually prevailing 8-7. Given
the heartbreak that this Kilreen side had suffered at the hands
of Corinthians over the previous 12 months their victory was well
deserved.
Congratulations to the management trio of Kieran O’Donovan,
Alf Parkes and Brian O’Connor and to their entire squad on
some excellent performances. The successful U9 squad was : Cian
Hammond, Kieran Twohig, Eoin O’Meara, David O’Donovan,
James Furlong, Luke Connolly, Cian McWhinney, Kevin O’Connor,
Ryan Levis, Alan Cronin, Brian Forde, Mark Parkes, Ian James,
Andrew Healy, David Abbott.
Schoolboys League
With the old season coming to an end, it won’t be long
before thoughts will start turning to next years Schoolboys
League season 2002/2003. The Club has entered 12 teams in next
years Schoolboys Leagues, ranging in ages from U11 to U16. If
anyone is interested in joining Corinthians and playing with one
of our teams then please contact Terry O’Donovan at 4891257
or Danny Drennan at 4363602.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Hosting the National Mixed Foursomes - September
2002
Saturday July 6th
B Collins, P Murphy & D Desmond – 37 1/3 / D Quirke, A O’
Leary & T Feeney – 43
Sunday July 7th
T Feeney & P Murphy - +16 / T Feeney & M O’ Riordan
– 43
Congratulation to Stephen O’ Leary on winning the Inter
National Stroke
at the weekend in ESB
Visit our NEW website: douglaspitchandputt.com
Weekly Lotto Results: Numbers Drawn: 1, 12 & 22 NO WINNER
O’ Donovan’s Off Licence Lucky Dip Winners
Jim Hanover c/o The Club, Jack Mc Sweeney c/o The Hall
Norah Quirke c/o Liam Quirke
Tonight’s Jackpot: €2, 470 Venue: The Grange
CORK LADIES SOCCER
Kevin Barry Cup
EMC 2 – Carrigaline 2 - Carrigaline win on penalties
Newcomers EMC are showing everyone in the Cork Ladies Soccer
League that they are a force to be reckoned with. Wednesday night
say them face a strong Carrigaline side from the first division.
They proved that the new teams from division 3 are bringing with
them enormous talent.
EMC showed great team spirit, character and determination,
unfortunately for them they began the game with 10 players and
for a lot of the game were down to 9 due to injury. Carrigaline
took full advantage of the situation and by half time were 2
goals up. The EMC keeper kept the scoreline low by making some
fantastic saves and getting some great assistance from her
defence.
EMC came back in the second half with Orla Sheehy scoring a goal
from a free and Louise Aherne heading one into the back of the
net. Kathleen Ryan, who went into goal for the second half, made
a great save when there was a penalty awarded against EMC. The
game finished level at 2-2. As it was a cup game, it went into
extra time so 20 more minutes were played. The sides remained
level. Then to a penalty shoot out which Carrigaline won with
some great saves by their goalie. Truly this was a wonderfully
competitive game.
Challenge Cup
Rangers (2), C.S.O. (0); Buttevant (0), Hibernians (2);
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CLUB
Mon24June H. Myers & S. Tobin - 1st
A. Murphy & M O'Carroll - 2nd
Tues25Juneam E. O'Neill & B. O'Sullivan - 1st
C. Bennett & O. Cotter - 2nd
Tues25June Novice N. Lordan & T. Dowling -- 1st
Tues25June pm D. White 7 F. Murphy & 1st
E. Taylor & L. Hanna - 2nd
Wed26June am R. McCarthy & A. McCarthy --- 1st
Wed26June pm L. O'Hanlon & D. Forde --- 1st
M. Hanrahan & F. Cunnane - 2nd
Wed26June Novice K. Twomey & F. Burns - 1st
Thur27June L O'Hanlon & O. Olden - 1st
Fri28June M. Murphy & B. Ahern - 1st
OPEN BRIDGE EVERY FRIDAY@ 7.30 PM
