18th July, 2002
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
Report by Pat Harrington
DOUGLAS QUALIFY FOR FIRST CITY PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP
Douglas and Na Piarsaigh played in the semi-final of the minor
football championship at Ballinlough on Saturday night last. The
northsiders started in whirlwind fashion and were most unlucky
not to score a goal in the opening minute. After that Douglas
settled down and were in control in all departments. The fullback
line of Jeremy McCarthy, David O’Connor and Frank Tobin in
particular were very sharp and dependable. Douglas led by 0
– 6 to 0 – 2 at the break.
Douglas continued to dominate after the restart but the forwards
were wasteful as a unit in their use of the ball. To be fair two
of the forwards went off injured and this must have had an
unsettling effect on the team. The players that came on did well.
The Douglas halfback line of Paul Kelly, Mark O’Callaghan
and Neil Heffernan were very commanding. Douglas finally pulled
away thanks to the accurate shooting boots of Fergal O’Sullivan
and Stephen Bermingham. The final score was Douglas 0 – 14
Na Piarsaigh 0 – 4. The other semi-final features Nome
Ranger and St. Nicks. If Nemo win that one the final will be
played within the week. No date has been fixed in the event of a
St. Nicks win.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to Douglas camogie team who won the Munster
Championship, thereby qualifying for the All-Ireland series in
August. Our sympathies to the under 10 footballers who defeated
in the Munster final.
MINOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Last Friday night the club’s third minor football team
competed with White’s Cross in the championship. Both teams
took time to settle down with a lot of passes going astray. Brian
O’Connor and Henry Thornton were very influential for
Douglas. The sides were level at the interval.
On the restart White’s Cross got off to a flyer scoring 1
– 1 without reply within the opening five minutes. David O’Donovan
was moved to midfield and he made an immediate impact with Frank
Walsh was more involved. The deficit was reduced to the minimum.
Edwin McCarthy struck the crossbar. Unfortunately time ran out
for a gallant Douglas fifteen and White’s Cross were victors
on a scoreline of 1 – 6 to 0 – 7.
Never in the history of our club has there been so many 16/18-year-olds
playing football and hurling in Douglas. If these young men are
to continue to play the club must show leadership by arranging
regular training and games.
Douglas second team played Brian Dillon’s in the ‘A’
grade minor football championship in Ballinora last weekend.
Though Douglas started brightly they failed to put any scores on
the board. The St. Luke’s outfit kicked over five unanswered
points. With Eoin Carroll prominent at midfield Douglas
eventually got on the scoreboard. Denis O’Riordan was very
accurate from placed kicks. A point separated the teams at the
interval – the advantage being with Brian Dillon’s.
Again Dillon’s were first to score after the restart. Niall
Crowley led by example and Douglas proceeded to kick five points
without reply. For some inexplicable reason Douglas faded as 14-man
Dillon’s took control once more and scored twice to leave
the minimum between the sides. David O’Regan did Trojan work
at full back to deny Brian Dillon’s any further scores. The
final score was Douglas 0 – 10 Brian Dillon’s 0 –
9.
UNDER 16 HURLING
Douglas entertained Na Piarsaigh in the third round of he league.
Against very understrength opposition Douglas were in complete
control in the opening half leading by 1 – 9 to 0 – 1
at the break. The second half was very similar to the first with
the northsiders putting up a very poor challenge as Douglas ran
out very convincing winners. Ronan Griffin and Stephen Hanrahan
worked very hard.
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
Douglas travelled to Limerick on Saturday last to
play in the Community Games. We got a walk-over in the semi final
as Kerry withdrew, final was against Tipperary. After a lengthy
delay in starting the final Douglas took it to Tipperary from the
throw in. With scores coming from Jenny O’Donovan, Rachel O’Sullivan,
Emma Heffernan, Olivia Tobin, Niamh O’Donovan. Tipperary
tried hard to break through our defence but with Sarah O’Regan,
Eilish Desmond, Leanne O’Shea and Moria O’Donovan in
goal they didn’t get the chance to score. Out field Ashling
Barrett, Lindia McCarthy, Sinead O’Leary also had a great
effort in all this was a magnificent team effort Douglas running
out Munster Winners on a scoreline of 5.3 to 0.1. Subs Jessica
Jackson, Kate Barry, Zoe Dunlea also put in great effort. The
team travel to Monsey to represent Munster in the All Ireland
Community Games. Thank you to all who supported on the day. Well
done to all.
Congratulations to the Douglas U-10 Boys who reached the semi
final but unfortunately went out in the final.
U-12 are away to Ballinghassig on Tuesday next meeting in the
Club at 5.30 Match at 6.30.
Juniors Meet the Glen in the first round of the Championship on
Sunday the 21st at match at 7.00pm in Douglas GAA Club.
DOUGLAS HALL GIRLS UNDER 14
NATIONAL CUP - DOUGLAS HALL 2 BENEFICA 0
Douglas Hall Girls hosted their first ever game In a National Cup
competition at the weekend - The girls done Douglas proud by
beating a much more fancied team from Waterford
Benefica started strong with the advantage of playing downhill
but the Douglas Girls stood tall in defence and didn't give the
Benefica forwards any opportunity to get the ball in the net.
Grace Meade as sweeper got to any ball that came over the top of
our defenders, Carissa Murphy in goal was on top of her game and
was alert to all shots that came at her, Mary Barrett dominated
the centre back position and was strong and accurate with her
corners and free kicks. Alison Kennedy and Sarah McCarthy also
played outstanding in defence. Louise Martin and Captain Sarah
Walshe controlled The midfield. And got some great balls forward
to the wingers Grace Mulqueen and Karen O'Neill who in turn got
the ball to the forwards, The wingers also had their fare share
of shots on goal. Karen been rewarded with a goal herself in the
second half.
The two forwards Stephanie Davis and Emma McCarthy who were
drafted in from the Under 12's at the last minute played
brilliantly, hassling and tormenting the Benefica defence,
Stephanie scored Douglas Hall's first goal with about 15 minutes
gone in the second half
When a cross came into the Benefica box Stephanie was there to
hammer the ball at the goal. Although it took a slight deflection
off the defender it was her goal and she thoroughly deserved it.
Emma was very unlucky to see one of her efforts go just over the
bar A great team display and now they travel to play Lifford in
Co Clare next weekend for the next round of the cup. Good luck
Girls.
DOUGLAS TENNIS CLUB
By Marion Ormond
The children have their summer holidays and the summer camps are
up and running with all camps set to go ahead for the summer
months. Places are still available but only a few so if you are
interested book early to avoid disappointment. The Junior Open is
due to start next Sunday 21st July so if you are not playing come
over and view some of Munster’s finest Juniors at work. Not
to forget about our Senior members I would like to mention the
Division 4 Summer Cup Team who are playing Causeway of Dungarvan
at the week-end in the semi-final. They have already beaten
Carrigaline and Catholic institute on the way to the semis. So
good luck we wish you all the best. Preparations are on going in
the Club for the Senior Open which will take place in August so
watch this space for all the results.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Hosting the National Mixed Foursomes - September
2002
Saturday July 13th
D Dennehy & M Kelleher – 37
M Quirke, C Foley & K O’ Callaghan - 39
CLUB STROKEPLAY
1st – Liam O’ Brien – 92, 2nd – Cathal Foley
– 95
Nett – Denis Dennehy - 87
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Weekly Lotto Results - Numbers Drawn: 17, 20 & 25 NO WINNER
O’ Donovan’s Off Licence Lucky Dip Winners, Pat c/o The
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Tonight’s Jackpot: €2,600 Venue: The South County
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
The curtain finally came down on the Club’s
schoolboy season last weekend and fittingly enough it was the
Club’s youngest side our U7’s who were the last team in
action, when they took on Wilton in a final of the Southside
League.
Corinthians had entered two teams in the Under Seven Southside
League this year and both teams had performed with great credit.
Games at this age level are more about participation and fun
rather than winning and losing. However it was nice to see our
lads putting up some fine performances during the course of the
League.
Allowing for the very poor weather conditions, which we have
experienced this year, it was great to see the Under Seven Final
played on a beautiful Summers evening and given the appropriate
stage our lads did not let themselves down turning in a fine
performance to take the League title on a 3-0 score line. The
game also proved a special occasion for the diminutive
Corinthians’ centre forward Eoin O’Connell. Eoin took
home the match ball having scored all three goals in the final,
surely a game he will never forget.
The game itself opened brightly with both sides fully committed
to attack. However just before the interval, a fine Conor Cannon
cross was swept home by Eoin O’Connell at the far post to
give Corinthians a deserved 1-0 lead. Spurred on by their half
time pep talk Wilton dominated the early stages of the second
half and looked set for an equaliser until Corinthians broke to
score a superb second. A great run by Ian Tobin on the right wing
and a fine cross was fired home once again by sharp shooter Eoin
O’Connell. Corinthians were now in full flow and a fine
movement involving Ian Tobin and Brian Lenihan ended with Eoin O’Connell
completing a superb hat trick.
Amidst great excitemen,t joint Captains Brian Lenihan and Conor
Cannon were presented with the League trophy by the Chairman of
the Southside League, Tom Coleman. Well done to all concerned, to
the mentors Mike Tobin, Tony Burke and Brendan Byrne and
everybody who played with both our Under Seven teams.
The squad for the final last Friday night was Peter Millane,
George McG lone, Michael Martin, Conor Horgan, Peter Barry, Alan
O’Donovan, Ricard Cahalane, Brian Lenihan, John Barry, Ian
Tobin, James Burke, Conor Cannon, Darragh Buckley, Eoin O’Connell,
Paul Higginbotham, and Peter O’Brien.
Season 2002 / 2003
Thoughts are now turning towards the new schoolboys League season.
The Club will be entering twelve teams in the Cork Schoolboys
League next season. If anyone would like more information about
the Club or would like to join, please contact either Terry O’
Donovan at ( 4891257 ) or Danny Drennan at (4363602).
GRANGEVALE FC
WANTED
Managers For 1st & 2nd Teams
For Information Contact Thomas Foley
Secretary, Grangevale F.C. – 087-2389431
