15th July 1999
Weekly
Sports
GAA
Douglas GAA
Our three teams in the South East U.12 hurling league recorded
victories on Monday July 5th. In section C Douglas 11 recorded a
fine victory over Bandon. Douglas led 3-1 to 1-0 at the interval.
The West Cork boys rallied in the second half but Douglas held
out for a victory on a scoreline of 4-1 to 3-0. Anthony
O’Leary ,Terry O’Connell, Cian Meade and Christopher
Denis were impressive on the night.
In the same section Douglas 1 maintained their unbeaten record in
a fine game of hurling with victory over Shamrocks on a scoreline
of 5-1 to 1-3. Darren Hickey, Shane McCarthy, Colin
O’Sullivan and John Harris played well.
In section B Douglas and Ballinhassig played a most exciting and
enjoyable hours hurling. The Ballinhassig boys led 2-1 to 1-0 at
the break. Five minutes into the second half Ballinhassig scored
a third goal, Douglas showing great heart and commitment rose
their game to Trojan heights and laid siege to the Ballinhassig
goal. Eventually the vital scores came as Douglas went on to
record a deserved victory. Philip Holland scored two goals whilst
Stephen Moylan also got a brace of goals. Stephen Hannahan,
Thomas O’Dwyer and Mark Lucey showed some fine touches.
Douglas and Bishopstown met in the Lord Mayors Shield U.15
hurling competition. This was a very solid performance from the
Douglas boys. Colen Doyle was very commanding at full back whilst
Richard Harris and David O’Connor were solid in the half
back line. Fergal O’Sullivan and Ian O’Regan playing
midfield gave the forwards a plentiful supply of the ball. In
attack Mark Harrington and James Moylan took their scores well.
This was a good win by this Douglas team, their next game is
against Carrigaline.
Douglas had five players on the Seandun U.14 Football Team. David
O’Sullivan and James Moylan played exceptionally well in
defence. Thomas Cotter scored 0-1 and Cohn Doyle 1-1 both played
at midfield whilst in attack Mark Harrington contributed 1-5 in
the two games.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Saturday Scramble.
1st Nett.
Paul Cashman
Sunday Football.
1st Nett
Ger Neiland
Philip Murphy
2nd Nett.
Denis Cashman
Tony Noonan
1st Gross
Dan O’Sullivan
Kevin O’Callaghan
Congratulations to Tim Hartnett of winning the club handicap
matchplay championship, beating Derek Clifford by a 3 and 2
margin in the final.
Fixtures:
F/Ball Saturday 2 p.m.
F/Ball Sunday 11 a.m.
Club matchplay starting next Monday, 19th July.
New Members Welcome. Green Fees available.
Deepest sympathy to the family of Agnes Griffin, a former member
of the Club, who died recently.
CAB sponsored £10 winners
M. Healy, c/o M. Kelleher, T. Duggan, c/o Briar Rose Lounge,
Tonto, c/o B. O’Callaghan.
St.
Columba’s Hall Road Bowling Club
The standard has been set for next year. Start practising NOW if
you want to be in the picture for taking ‘The Long
Shot’ title from Der McCarthy. Many congratulations Der,
winner of the club’s first Long Shot competition, your throw
of 114 metres was truly outstanding. All placed bowlers (for
results see the bottom of the page) threw a distance of over 90
metres, helped perhaps by the grassy bank to the right of the
road, which did much to catapult the bowl onwards for another 30
metres! (Sure, it was the same for everyone.) ‘Hit that sod
and I think ye’ll be alright’, was the cry that went up
time and time again. I believe they were talking about the grass
not the markers!
For those readers who couldn’t join us on Sunday, there were
three tips A, B and C; each set back 10 metres from the last,
thus we handicapped our strongest bowlers by 20 metres. I firmly
believe that a few “Bs” will be “As” next
year if they continue in their current form. To Ger (The Bird)
McSweeney who came third in section (C) we appreciate his help
for organising the lists of names
Our thanks to Heffo for the use of his tape rule, to Wally for
his spray paint, to all those who held the clip board, to those
who carry ‘Biros’ in their pockets (it’s strange
how they keep getting lost just when you need one), to Georgie
Delea who measured each distance and especially to those
supporters whose shouts of encouragement filled the air, you
would’ve had no doubt where we were.... you’d’ve
heard us before you saw us! To Dennis Holland the winner of the
highest shot and the biggest scatter I’ve seen up the road,
you’re barred.
Back to base at 4 o’clock, we joined with many others for
the Hall’s annual barbecue and to celebrate in time honoured
tradition, with a few pints. Bobsy you’re a life saver to
all Heineken drinkers. I’ve one serious question to several
unnamed bowlers (they know who they are.) “Why is it that
you feel the urge to take off your shoes to bounce around in a
red castle after half a dozen pints? Might it be to build up more
of a thirst, remember it was a very hot day!” St.
Columba’s Hall chefs Martin & Rosarie Pinfield, Mr Tony
0 Flynn and others worked their socks off to keep everyone happy
with the food, and the bar staff, well what can one say, you
deserve every praise for the great effort put in by all. I think
Marie Murphy was operating in second gear you worked wonders girl
fair play to you. Pinfield learned a lesson in cooking and that
is not to cook food in shorts, now you know what it’s like
having a roast leg. An immense day was had by all the children as
well. To all you wonderful robust parents hats off and we’ll
see you next year.
Many, many sincere thanks to Mrs. Swanton and her family for
their kind permission to name our trophy after their much loved
and missed, son and brother, Brendan. Thank you Dinnie Carroll
for donating the trophy, ‘tis a fine cup which we filled
with a small drop (well a large one really) and drank to
Brendan’s memory.
Congratulations to all participants in the Long Shot. Remember
next year just follow the dark tar line down the road, hope the
bowl veers to the right, it may then be helped by that sod again
at the 50m. line.
I break with tradition by listing our results in full.
Section A:
Overall Winner D (return to sender) McCarthy 114 m.
1. Lesley Ring 98m.
2. Flor McCarthy 97m.
3. Mick Lynch 95m.
4. Georgie Delea 93m.
Section B:
1. Billy Domey 106m.
2. Donie Harris 103m.
2. Philip Kavanagh 103m.
3. Mick Lynch 95m.
4. Brendan Heffeman 94m.
Section C:
1. Carol Toal 98m.
2. Ian Lynch 95.5m
3. Ger McSweeney 93m.
4. Frank Murphy 91m.
We’ll be back bowling as usual next Sunday.
B52 Reporter
Thanks to those who gave spot prizes
for “The Long Shot”
Michael Lynch, Daily’s Shop
Quigley’s Shop, O’Donovan’s Off Licence Eco
Restaurant, Tesco Ireland, Keating’s Carpets, Michael Murphy
Insurance, Leonard’s Hair - Douglas Shopping Centre
South County, Barry’s, John O’Sullivans, Douglas GAA,
Whizz Wash, 4 Star Pizza, Centra Foods,
And to all others not mentioned, thank you so much
HELPING TO KEEP CORK’S TRADITIONS ALIVE!
