21st November, 2002
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS CREDIT UNION GAA STREET LEAGUES
Garry White.
FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2002.
Numbers attending were down on previous weeks, however lets not
detract from the wonderful fare that was on display.The U-7
children are in the spotlight this week providing observers with
some brillant football for ones so young.Mayo's Mr Consistency
Cian Murphy was ably assisted by James O Flynn and Conor
Flanagan,while the lung bursting efforts of Charlie White, Ryan
McCarthy, and Kian Davis enhanced Meath's cause.Wexford's heroes
were Conor Casey who scored a memorable goal through a crowd of
players, while their defence was well marshalled by sturdy Ronan
Heelan.Jordan Kavanagh was very alert in the Antrim goal with
John Moynihan busy in midfield.Kingpins for Carlow were Kieran
Sheehan and the tidy Sean Walsh, where Kerry were well served by
goal poacher Adam McSweeney and midfield dynamo Don O Mahony.
DOUGLAS HALL LADIES AFC
Douglas Hall 4 – Lakewood 0
Douglas Hall seniors traveled to the away side Lakewood, to play
what they knew would be a hard game. Douglas Hall had to battle
to keep Lakewood out of the defense. Midfield battled hard, with
both left and right wing Caroline and Louse working very hard
with some beautiful runs. One wish resulted in the first goal
from Ashling. An excellent run by Louise Martin and a beautiful
cross into the box lined Ashling up to score her first of two
goals. The second half was a hard as the first, the Douglas Hall
girls seemed to settle more on the ball and the passing started
to pay off. Caroline followed in Ashlings lead and scored two of
her own. Douglas Hall won well in the end but had to battle hard
to set the result. A very good team performance over all.
Douglas Hall Under 14’s
With the league already won it was time for the Douglas Girls to
concentrate on the cup. In the first round this weekend they took
on Wilton FC. Douglas were always fancied to beat this side but,
Wilton kept them scoreless until 5 minutes before half time when
Sarah Walshe scored directly from a free kick. 2 minutes later
Karen O’Neill added a second to put Douglas in control.
Ciara Barry played very well at centre back clearing any ball
that came past the midfield. In the second half Douglas dominated
with another 4 goals. 2 more for Sarah Walshe, I more for Karen O’Neill
and 1 for Suzy Herbert. Emma Buckley and Kate O’Dowling came
on early in the second half and both played very well. Emma being
solid at right back and Kate battling well up front. In fact she
laid of a lovely ball to Suzy Herbert for the 6th Goal. Jessica O’Leary
and Stephanie Davis were also impressive when they came on. With
all these young girls coming on and doing so well it means that
we should have a strong team again for next year.
We play Wilton Utd in the next round of the cup next Saturday.
Good Luck Girls.
TRAMORE ATHLETIC AFC
By Sandra O'Rourke
Under 12's Cup Match Tramore Ath. 3 - Douglas Corinthians 0
Our Under 12 team had a solid 3-0 win over Douglas Corinthians
last weekend. Due to weather conditions Tramore have been
inactive for 5 weeks and the layoff was apparent to all. A lack
lustre first half left Tramore Ath. a goal to the good scored by
Troy O'Mahoney. Upping the tempo in the second half Tramore
extended their lead through Liam Doyle immediately after the
resumption. Michael Deasy put the game beyond doubt midway
through the second half. Best for Tramore on the day were Jason
Conroy, David Collins and Padraig Murphy.
Under 14's Lakewood 7 - Tramore Ath. 0
Tramore Ath. were outplayed by a very strong and talented
Lakewood team at Ovens last weekend. Tramore started well and
urged on by Jacks Cairns and Daniel Pepper they battled hard to
maintain equality. Lakewood however broke the deadlock midway
through the first half and led by 3 goals at half time. Try as
they might in the second half Tramore could not get back into the
game and conceded 4 more goals.Best for Tramore on the day were
Sean Plaice and Jack Cairns.
Under 16's Cup Greenwood 2 - Tramore Ath. 1
Despite taking an early lead through a goal from Paul Kerrigan
Tramore left Coffeys Field empty handed last weekend. It was a
below par performance from the Tramore Lads who struggled to hit
the form that they have shown this season. Greenwood levelled
midway through the first half and the winning goal came at the
stroke of full time.
Best for Tramore on the day were Shane Finn, Ken Murphy and Paul
Kerrigan.
TRAINING FOR AGES 7 - 10
Training for the 7 - 10 age group takes place every Sunday
morning at Colaiste Chriost Ri in Capwell Road, Turners Cross
between 10.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. - Contact for further
information Derry (086) 2447832
DOUGLAS TENNIS CLUB
By Marion Ormond
November will be very busy for all members as we have our A.G.M.
and Christmas night. We start with the A.G.M. on 27th November.
It will take place in the club and we are looking for a good turn-out.
We are always looking for committee members so if you would like
to help out come along and put your name forward. The next event
will take place on 30th November that is the Captains and
Presidents Prize. This is always a great event and this year will
be just as good if not better. The Captains and Presidents
tournament leads us to our Christmas Night on 30th November. This
year it is on in the Garryduff Sports Centre. I have seen the
menu and I don't think you will be disappointed. You will be able
to celebrate your winning or drown your sorrows after a day of
tennis. So get your dancing shoes on and come along tickets can
be got from Batt at the tennis club. This brings us to December
and we start this off with the Turkey Tournament. This takes
place on the 8th December so get your names down as we could sort
out your menu for Christmas lots of turkeys to be won. thanks to
our sponsor for them.
DOUGLAS RUGBY CLUB
Sun 10th Nov: Our first team played a fancied
Kinsale side in the Junior 1 O'Neill Cup on Sunday 10th November.
In very windy conditions, the teams were close enough during the
first half, with Douglas leading 17-3 at the interval.Douglas
maintained the pressure in the second half and in a superb
performance form the entire squad romped home winners by 48 - 3.
Douglas ran over 8 tries in total with Enda O'Mahony scoring a
hat trick and captain Conor Tolan, Anthony Costelloo, Alan Lyne,
Dave O'Callaghan and Eamon Kinahane contributing a try apiece.
Colin Corkery kicked two penalties and a coversion.
Sun 17th Nov: First team played Waterford City in the Junior 1
League and romped home 48 to 12, putting us into first position
in the League. A Hat Trick by Tim Hennessy and tries from John
Hayes ( Man of the Match ), Colin Corkery (2), Noel Swanton and
Eoin Mullowney sealed the game with Colin Corkery adding 8 pts.
from kicks.
Second team went down to Cork Co. in the J2 League by 27 to 5, a
reflection of an uncharacteristic Douglas display with Con making
the most of their opportunities and a bit relieved to get the
points. A bit of work
to be done yet by Douglas.
Next week sees a crunch J1 tie with Douglas travelling to Old
Christians for what will be a crucial game for both sides. With
former Douglas Coach, Mattie Marnell now coaching Christians, it
will be interesting to see what he gleaned from yesterday's
display. Either way, this fixture could well be a determining
result in the end of season promotional shakedown.
SOCIAL: On the social side, we are running our annual Race Night
and Disco in St. Columba's Hall on Friday 29th November, starting
at 9 pm. As ever, a full house is expected and patrons are
advised to come early. Horses will be for sale in the Hall from
this week and with a full bar extension arranged, a great night
is anticipated.
UNDER AGE: The Under Age section is up and running in
Moneygourney every Saturday morning at 11. Contact Martin
Pinfield at 087 2307304 if you have players or would like to get
involved.
IIBA SHORTMAT INDOOR BOWLS
National Triples Championship (Golden Charter)
Section 1: Final: Wilton(P Mc Carthy, H Burrows & K Mc Carthy)
beat St Anthony's (J Curran, J Lynch
& M Mulcahy)
Section 2: Final: Douglas Community School (L Conlon, B Rohan
& M Conlon) beat St Anthony's (N O'Shaughnessy, V Fennelly
& R O'Driscoll)
Section 3: Final: Cathedral Parish (S Cooke, T Murphy & E
Murphy) beat Mitchelstown (D Cahill, T Lawton & P Lawton)
Allied Irish Bank Inter Club League Match: Ballinlough Community
versus St Colum's: (J O'Keeffe, V Barry, P O'Connor K Wills) beat
(P O'Sullivan,T Freeman, M O'Sullivan & Mgt O'Sullivan) and (P
Healy, N Barry, M Hallissey & J Virgo) lost to (C Barrett, D
Crawford,R Payne & P Barrett)(8/9) Match
Result: Ballinlough Community 2pts St Colum's 1pt The game was
umpired by Michael J O'Shaughnessy
Fixtures: Cork Zone Championships: Ladies Singles/Juniors on
Friday 22nd,
National Singles on Saturday 23rd and Ladies Fours on Sunday 24th
November 2002
DOUGLAS BRIDGE CENTRE
Mon 11th Nov I & J McDonald - 1st S. Tobin
& D. Forde - 2nd
Mon 11th Nov Novice S. Buckley & R. Farrell - 1st
Tues 12th Nov Am B. Conneely & P O'Mahony - 1st M. Lynch
& G. Murphy - 2nd
Tues 12th Nov Novice N. McCarthy & H. Brown - 1st A. Twomey
& L. Hassett - 2nd
Wed 13th Nov Am J. & M. Lahiffe - 1st M. Lantry & C.
Nolan - 2nd
Wed 13th Nov Am Novice T. Buckley & S. Tobin - 1st
Wed 13th Nov 5Tbls M. Hennessy & L. O'Connor - 1st
Wed 13th Nov 8Tbls A. & D. Roche - 1st B. & D. O'Driscoll
- 2nd
Wed 13th Nov 13Tbls E. Healy & C. Hartigan - 1st B. Donovan
& M Miller - 2nd
Thur 14th Nov M & D. Walsh - 1st C. Halligan & S Tobin -
2nd
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Saturday November 16th
B Collins, D Quirke & L O’ Brien – 39 2/3
S Shern, A Walsh & D Cashman - 45
Sunday November 3rd
P Noonan & M Quirke - 38 / M O’ Riordan & J Hanover
- 44
Visit our website douglaspitchandputt.com
Weekly Lotto Results Numbers Drawn: 3, 18 & 29
ONE WINNER
David Gregson c/o The Club
O’ Donovan’s Off Licence Lucky Dip Winners
Tony Noonan c/o The Club
D Hanover c/o Rochestown Inn
Nancy c/o Rochestown Inn
Tonight’s Jackpot: €450
Venue: St Columbas Hall
DOUGLAS GAA SENIOR SECTION
DOUGLAS MINOR FOOTBALLERS WIN INAUGURAL SHIELD
Report by Pat Harrington
Douglas minor premier footballers travelled to Ballinlough to
play St. Finbarr’s in the shield final. From the throw-in
Douglas were in a very determined mood and this was reflected in
the way they approached the game. From No.1 to 15 Douglas were in
total command in all departments. Mark Harrington goaled after a
mistake by the ‘Barr’s goalkeeper, and Paddy White had
a goal following a sweeping move.
St. controlled the opening ten minutes of the second half kicking
three unanswered points, and should have had a goal. Paddy White
proceeded to shoot four points on the trot for Douglas, followed
by a Neil Heffernan goal – contest over. David O’Connor
and Jonathan Lane were commanding figures in the full back line.
Overall one would have to say this was a very focused,
imaginative and workmanlike display by Douglas. It was a just
reward for the players and mentors for the time and effort put in
during the year. The opposition did not measure up on the day;
Douglas will have stiffer opposition when they play O’Donovan
Rossa in the County Football League final 2000 next weekend
– venue and time to be decided. Check club noticeboard for
details.
JUNIOR 3 FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL
Douglas faced Nemo Rangers in this league final. The South
Douglas side were out of the blocks quickly and led by 0 – 4
to 0 – 0 after twenty-five minutes. A goal from Robert
Collins just before the break and suddenly Douglas were back in
the game with the sides level, 0 – 4 to 1 – 1 at half
time.
Nemo’s experience told in the second half. A second goal
from John Kenneally gave us some hope but overall Douglas
struggled up front and Nemo ran out winners on a scoreline of 1
– 10 to 2 – 3. Alan White and Don McSweeney were
outstanding on the day. We wish a speedy recovery to Ronan Geary
who was injured during the course of the game.
MINOR “A” FOOTBALL
In this play-off with Valley’s the southeast side were in
total control early on. Then a superb Denis O’Riordan goal
changed the complexion of the game. Four points separated the
teams coming up to the break. A Douglas goal was disallowed on
the stroke of half time.
Valleys were much more economical with the use of the ball in the
second half. Many of the Douglas moves were cancelled out by the
opposition, as Valleys tacked on the points and finished
convincing winners. Shane Forde was outstanding in goal for
Douglas. David O’Sullivan, Brian T. O’Callaghan and
Gary Drennan were others to impress whilst Niall Crowley was very
industrious up Front.
We send our heartiest congratulations to Ballinhassig on their
great success in the junior hurling county championship.
Our sincere condolences go out to Myra Corbett on the death of
her sister, Mrs. Moore and to Mrs. Eileen Dennehy and family on
the death of Paddy, a longstanding and esteemed member of our
club. May they rest in peace.
DOUGLAS GAA UNDERAGE
U/11 South East Football Final Douglas 9-7
Ballinhassig 1-2
Douglas got off to a great start and scored three early goals.
They continued to dominate and led 6-5 to 0-2 at half time. In
the second half Douglas continued to play great football with
players passing the ball and running on for the return. James
Cantwell played a captain’s part while Sean Kearney, Max
McGrath and Stephen O’Sullivan were outstanding on the day.
U/13 Football Championship Semi Final
Douglas 1-5 St. Michael’s 1-10
St. Michaels were well in control in the first half scoring some
fine points to lead 0-8 to no score at halftime. A goal by Brian
O’Callaghan and a few frees by Michael Doody brought Douglas
back into it but St. Michaels again took control and but for some
fine saves by Eoin Hickey the winning margin would have been
greater.
Fixtures:
U/12 Football League
Douglas (2) v St.Finbarrs (1) 12a.m. Sunday Home
The Underage Committee wish to sympathise with the Dennehy family
on the death of Paddy Dennehy who was a club member for many
years.
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
Following a number of weeks of inactivity because
of the weather, it was great to see a full programme of matches
last weekend. However, results were very mixed, possibly due to
"rustiness" in some teams. The Seniors travelled to
College Corinthians for a very difficult league assignment. So it
proved, with Corinthians emerging 3-1 winners. The 'Hall competed
well for long spells, but John Aherne's goal was not enough.
The MSL Juniors were also in action away to Corinthians and
emerged with a 2-2 draw. The scorers were Martin Davies and Brian
McSweeney. This side is maintaining its good form and will need
to be in tip top shape for next Sunday's visit to Clonakilty in
the FAI Junior Cup.
The AUL Juniors hosted Kinsale inthe Munster Junior Cup. This was
a well-fought tie, with Kinsale emerging as 2-1 winners. The
'Hall scorer was Brendan Crowne.
In the Munster Youths Cup, the 'Hall travelled to Crosshaven and
were fully deserving 3-1 winners. Stephen Barry was the man in
form, notching a fine hat-trick. This gives the Youths a home tie
against Richmond in the next round.
The Under 16 Premier side, following a long break, returned to
Local Cup action with a 7-1 win over Glanworth. Scorers for the
'Hall here were David Hackett and Brian Spillane with 2 each;
Wesley O'Connell, Alan O'Donovan and Jonathon Lane.
Also in the Under 16 Local Cup, the Division 1 side had a 3-1
victory over Dripsey Celtic. The scorers were Pat Walsh with 2
and David Fitzgerald. This was not a particularly good
performance, but the side did enough to progress.
The Under 14's came a cropper against Midleton in the League,
going down 5-0 in a very below par display. This side never got
going and Midleton punished every mistake.
The Under 12's travelled to Mitchelstown and found the bigger
home side too hot to handle. Again, our side suffered a heavy
defeat, 6-0, but the players will have learned a valuable lesson.
We would like to express our sympathies to the entire extended
Dennehy family on the death of Paddy at the weekend. Ar Dheis go
raibh a anam.
Fixtures: Saturday: AUL Junior League Away v. Albert Rovers, 2.00
Under 17 League Away v. Knockavilla, 2.00
Under 11 Local cup Away v. Springfield, 11.00
Sunday: Senior League Home v. Castleview, 10.45
DOUGLAS CAMOGIE CLUB
Douglas camogie clubs incredible success story
continued at the weekend with the clubs 2 under 13 teams winning
the Seandun A and B league. The 13A team won it at the expense of
their North side rivals Glen Rovers. Played in ideal conditions
last Saturday morning much was expected of these girls having
already beaten the Glen in the league. The game started with the
Douglas girls in no mood to let the Glen get any grip of the game
and 2 superbly taken goals by Sinead O’Leary one from a
brilliant cross field pass from an impressive Leanne O’Shea.
An early injury to midfield player Rachel O’Sullivan a
switch with corner forward Niamh O’Donovan. Now we had Niamh
with her midfield partner Hilary O’Connor taking complete
control in this area. Douglas led at half time on a score line of
4-1 to 0-0.Douglas played outstanding camogie in the second half
scoring a further 3-2 holding Glen Rovers scoreless in 2 games
tells it’s own story on how the Douglas backline played.
Over all an excellent team performance with special mention of
Sinead O’Leary and Niamh O’Donovan who scored 3 goals
each. Hillary O’Connor at midfield and Lynda Mc’Carthy,
Jessica Jackson and lastly Captain Eilish Desmond at full back.
As captain Eilish accepted the shield on behalf of her team from
Mary Newman representing the Seandun bord.
UNDER 13 B
This team played Brian Dillions. The game started with Brian
Dillions scoring in the first 3 minutes but once our girls
settled there was no holding back. Douglas played some great
ground hurling and this paid off because the forwards got a
plentiful supply of the ball and with 4 goals coming from Ashling
Cotter 2 from Máire O’Mahony 1 from Jill Kelleher and
another goal from either Gillian Murphy or Aideen Fitton I never
found with all the excitement and a point from Julia White.
Douglas came away winners on a score line of 8-1 to 0-0.All
played brilliantly on the day but specially to Sarah Sisk who was
given a job to do and did it brillantly. Captain Gillian Murphy
accepted the shield on behalf of her team from Seandun
Chairperson Marian Mc Carthy. WELL DONE TO BOTH TEAMS.
SEANDUN UNDER 10 INDOOR BLIZTS.
Douglas had 2 teams partaking in this event at the weekend in NA
Piarsaigh complex. The both teams played 5 games. Both teams won
4 of these games and drawing 1. They played Brian Dillons,
Bishopstown, Glenrovers, NA Pairsiagh and Blackrock in what was a
very enjoyable afternoon’s camogie. The experience of
playing these teams will stand to our girls in the future. So to
all the girls well done.
