11th November, 1999
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA
Douglas GAA Under Age Section
The U 14 Douglas team continues to
set new records and this week it was the footballers who won the
County A Grade Trophy - having won the City Trophy last week. The
hurlers won the City/County Championships five weeks ago - thus
the team has now completed the Double/Double. To the game itself
Youghal played with the wind in the first half. It was Douglas
who took the game to their opponents from the throw in. Playing
some very good combination football Douglas led 1 - 4 to 0 -0
after ten minutes. Youghal rallied and scored two points. The
Douglas defence had to be very sharp to help the East Cork
forwards at bay. David M O'Sullivan was rock solid at full back.
Douglas having survived this ten-minute period scored the goal of
the game. An excellent ball was put through the Youghal defence -
Mark Harrington flicked the ball passed his marker and then
rolled the ball past the goalkeeper into the net. This score gave
Douglas a 2 - 6 to 0 - 4 interval lead.
Thomas Cotter and Colin Doyle monopolised the play at midfield
after the break thus giving the forwards a plentiful supply of
the ball. The result was never in doubt as Douglas played
exhibition football Stephen Barry scored five points from play
and set up many more scores - Kenny Barry also plated well.
Overall on the day Douglas were superb, Youghal had a young team
and I'm sure their day will come.
Douglas and St Michael's played a most exciting game of football
in the semi - final of the U 15 championship. St. Michael's
scored two goals in the first in the first three minutes. Douglas
replied with two points before the interval. Points by Fergal
O'Sullivan, Richard Harris and Damien McNamara reduced the lead.
A Nial O'Donnell goal gave Douglas the lead for the first time -
St. Michael's equalised on the stroke of full time. So to extra
time the sides were level after the first period. Douglas scored
two points in the second period to win on a scoreline of 2 - 4 to
1- 8. Best for Douglas were Paul Kelly, Andrew Shinnick and Nial
Crowley.
Results
Hurling;
U 13 A Grade final: Douglas lost to Glen Rovers
U 14 B Grade S, final: Douglas lost to St. Vincent's.
Results Football;
U 12 Section Final: Douglas defeated Nemo Rangers
Fixtures: U 13 Football Championships
13 / 11 / '99 Douglas v. Ballincollig away 2pm
U 14 Hurling League S. Final
13 / 11 /'99 Douglas v. Mayfield 2.30 home.
DOUGLAS GYMNASTICS
DARA ON THE MOVE
Douglas Gymnastics Club is once again back on the move.
Dara Kelleher (15) will be travelling to Wales to compete in the
Northern European Championships on the 26th of this month. Also
travelling from the club that weekend are Debbie McDonnel (Irish
Coach) and Mairead O’ Callaghan (Irish judge). Dara is
presently Irish Junior Champion and is showing promise to follow
past members of the club. In the future her sights are set on the
European Championships next May in Paris.
On the men’s side, the club is being represented by Tim O’Donovan
who is travelling to England, also on the 26th of November, as an
Irish judge, to the British N.P.D’s (National Development
Plan).
Douglas Gymnastics Club is starting of their busy competition
season on the 14th of this month. Two young gymnasts from the
club Katie Murphy (11) and Sarah Wedel (9) are representing their
region at the National 4 Piece Set competition in Dublin. The
following weekend they will compete again, along with other
gymnasts from the club, at the Southern Region Young Gymnast of
the Year. The competition is being held in Douglas Gymnastics
Club on the 21st of November starting at 10am. The girls and boys
from the club will be hoping to qualify for the National Young
Gymnast final, which is being held on the 12th of December at the
Basketball arena in Dublin.
COLLEGE CORINTIANS
The Seniors travelled to Dublin at the weekend
for the replay of their third round FAI Immediate Cup clash
against TEK Utd. Having drawn 2-2 in Cork, Corinthians faced an
extremely difficult task against the current Leinster Senior
League leaders, however the Club has had an excellent record in
Dublin over the years and the team travelled with a certain
degree of confidence. The game was a tight one from the very
start with defences generally on top. Chances were few and far
between with Noel Healy and Martin Higgins excelling at the back
for Corinthians, while Captain, Dave Ahern, in mid field was an
inspiration throughout. After the ninety minutes the sides were
still level so the game went into extra time, however early in
the first period of extra time a Corinthians player suffered what
appeared to be a very serious injury this resulted in a lengthy
delay while the player was treated and the referee was left with
little option but to abandon the game due to fading light. So the
tie will now have to go to a third match with Corinthians more
than likely having to travel to Dublin.
On the Schoolboy front our Under 12 Premier Division side
travelled to Clonakilty at the weekend for a National Cup
Fixture. On a very heavy pitch they struggled for a long time
before pulling away in the closing stages and recording a 5-1
victory. Ricky Kenny (2), Garry Coughlan, Peter O'Connell and
Darren Fogarty were on the scoresheet for Corinthians while Ian
Nolan and David O'Mahony played well.
There was disappointment for our second Under 12 side, Douglas
Corinthians who despite dominating most of their match went down
4-2 to Blarney. The concession of some soft goals early on proved
their undoing, however they can take great encouragement from
their second half performance. Aidan Lehane and Barry Ronayne
were on the scoresheet while Richard Walsh, Ronan O'Murachu and
James O'Mahony impressed.
Our Under 14's now face a battle for survival in the Premier
Division following their 3-1 defeat by Mallow last Sunday. Again
it was a game they could easily have won but when you are
struggling the breaks generally go against you. Barry O'Shea,
Alan O'Dwyer and Peter O'Keeffe played well for Corinthians.
Corinthians Boys Parents Information Night
The Club is holding and information night for parents in the
Rochestown Park Hotel on Monday Night November 15th starting time
8.30 p.m. The presentation will look at the current status of the
schoolboy section as well as taking a look at the Club's plans
for the future, hopefully all the parents will make the effort to
come along for what should be a very informative evening.
Fixtures
Saturday November 13th
Under 11 away to Leeds 2.30pm
Under 13 at home to Cobh Ramblers 10.45am
Sunday November 14th
Munster Junior Cup away to Ballyvolane 10.45am
St. Michael's Cup away to Maymount Celtic 10.45am
Under 11 away to Casement Celtic 11.00am
Under 15 at home to Nufarm 2.30pm
CARRIGALINE BADMINTON CLUB
Two weeks ago, the Dublin Open Championships were held in
Terenure College. In the U-13 age group Laura Thompson from
Carrigaline Badminton Club reached the final in the girls
singles. Having beaten strong opposition from Wales in the
semi-final Laura was once again up against a very strong opponent
in Rachel Medeley from Wales. Laura took the first set 11-5.
Rachel came back in the second to take it 11-5. Laura got off to
a great start in the 3rd set but unfortunately lost 11-9.
However, Laura took the mixed title partnered by Scott Evans from
Dublin. Congratulations on a fine performance.
Our division 2 team enjoyed a great weekend at the All Ireland
Club Championships held in Gormanstown. The event was very well
organised and facilities were excellent with 16 courts available.
Hopefully it will become an annual event.
The Butterfield Cup will be held in Limerick on the last weekend
of November. Top players in the county are currently training for
this Senior Munster Inter-County Cup at Carrigaline Badminton
Club on Thursday nights. The Carrigaline players in the County
Training Squad are: David Carroll, David Thompson, Shane
Thompson, Karen Cinnamond, Valerie Power and Michelle Hayes
The Cork County League is starting this weekend and the fixtures
are on the notice board at the club. Good luck to all those
taking part. The ladies and men's ladder will be starting soon.
Contact your team captain for details.
Juvenile coaching is on Tues 5.45 - 6.45 and Wed 6.30 - 7.30.
Beginners' coaching is now on Sunday night 8pm with Kah and Ron.
Besides being a good laugh its great for you're game so make it
if you can.
New members, whether beginners or old hands, are still very
welcome. Contact Ron on 021 372705 or call in on club night - Wed
8-11pm.
Tip of the week:
A bit more psychology for you. Think of a good badminton player
that you admire. Then imagine that you are that person when you
are playing. All the top sports people in the world use these
kinds of techniques to improve their game. Try it!
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Sat 6th - Chrismas Fayre
Winners: 1st Nett - Robert O' Donoghue & Patrick Noonan - 38
and a 1/3
1st Gross - Denis Cashman, John Brohan & Dan O' Sullivan - 42
Sun 7th - Turkey 4-Ball
Winners: 1st Nett - Brendan O' Callaghan & Brendan Lenihan -
48pts
1st Gross - Aaron O' Callaghan & Michael Quirke - 45
Weekly Lotto Results
No's Drawn 2, 5, 21 - No winner
CAB Sponsored Winners
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DOUGLAS RUGBY
The Douglas first team had a disappointing day
on Sunday, they lost in the first round of the cup against
Nenagh-Ormond. Douglas had been drawn against a team in a
division above them but there was little evidence of Nenagh being
a better team. Douglas were unlucky enough to have three players
retire through injury in the first half. Douglas lost on a score
line three tries to one, but can take comfort from the fact that
division one teams are not all they are built up to be. Next year
in division one they will play these teams every week.
Douglas's second team once again won by 45 points to 3 against
Ballincollig. A month without a game seemed only to make Douglas
(2) more hungry to win. Two tries from Derry McCarthy, Ray
Mulanaffy one from Steven O'Conner and Dan Markem earned Douglas
the match.
Next Sunday Douglas (1) play Fermoy at home in the league @
2.30pm. While Douglas (2) play Transport at home @ 12 noon.
New and old players call 087 2536820 now.
GRANGE VALE AFC
We advanced to the next round of the A.O.H. Cup be defeating
Ballinhassig 3 goals to 1 goal after extra time. We took the lead
after 12 minutes Jason Martin scored. Ballinhassig equalised
after 20 minutes. Still all square after 90 minutes. Our manager
made a few changes in extra time, we went ahead in the first half
of extra time, Alan Sorenson 'Super Sub' hit a great shot, the
Ballinhassig goalkeeper failed to hold his shot and Alan slotted
home the rebound. We got our 3rd goal in the second half of extra
time; some slack defending by Ballinhassig let in Jason Martin
for his second goal. Best for us? Alan Sorenson, James
O'Callaghan, Peter Noonan.
Next Fixture; away to Passage on Saturday 13th November. B Team
away to Coachford on the same date
IRISH INDOOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION
Ladies Singles Championships. (Golden Charter)
Section One Semi-finals: M.Kelleher (DCS )beat Angela Farrell
(Cobh)
Section Two: A. Stockley (Nemo) Beat V.todd (Carrig.Comm)
Section Three: V. Swanton (St.Finbarrs) Beat N.Stafford (C.P.)
Section Four: T.Burke (Carrig.Comm) Beat N.O'Shaughnessy (DCS)
Ladies Fours Championships (golden Charter)(last 8)
Wilton (E.Kiely) Beat St.Anthony's (M.Lynch)
Mitchelstown (P.Lawnton) beat Douglas Comm.(N.O'Shaughnessy)
Grange/Frankfield (E.Swanton) Beat Carrigaline Comm.(T.Burke)
ICI (P.Lane) Beat Douglas Comm.(M.Kelleher)
Semi-finals:
Mitchelstown (P.Lawton) Beat Wilton (E. Kiely)
Grange/frankfield (E. Swanton) And ICI(P.Lane) To be arranged.
Douglas Community School Bowls Club Open Licenced Fours
Tournament:
Quarter-finals:Ballincollig Comm.(D.Twohig) beat Carr.Comm.
(M.O'Mahony)
Brookfield (F.Corkery) beat Sylvan (H.Foley) Ballincollig Comm
(T.Crowley)
Beat DCS.(D.Ppapazian) Conna (A.Feeney) Beat Ballincollig GAA
(M.Sisk)
Semi-finals:Ballincollig Comm.(T.Crowley) Beat Brookfield
(F.Corkery)
Conna (A.Feeney) Beat Ballincollig Comm.(D.Twohig)
Final: Conna B.C.(A.Tanner, D.Feeney, Der.Feeney & Alan
Feeney) Beat Ballincollig
