16th December, 1999
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA
This year has once again proved to
be most successful. In all the under age section was involved in.
20 finals with three more competitions to be completed.
U15 This group of lads after very indifferent form in the League
played exceptionally well in the Championship and reached the
final. On the day Bishopstown were the better team and deservedly
took the honours. The Hurlers won the Lord Mayors Shield playing
very direct hurling.
U14 Our A Grade squad reached eight finals. They were victorious
in the County Feile Football Final. Success followed in both the
City and County hurling and football championships. Five trophies
were won in an historic year at this level.
The clubs second string, whilst not winning any trophies as yet,
were defeated in the hurling league decider. The boys have also
qualified for the football league final. A very satisfactory year
by this particular group.
U 13 The panel of players reached the A Grade hurling
Championship Final and were defeated by Glen Rovers after a
replay. The footballers have qualified for the semi-final of the
League.
The clubs second string (U13) got to a football league decider.
After a very spirited performance Douglas lost to a physically
stronger St. Nick's team.
U 12 our U12's had a very eventful and rewarding year. They won
their section of the league in hurling/football in the South
East. The panel also won the St. Nicks Tournament in football.
The boys reached the County deciders in hurling/football. They
were beaten by a point in both finals. The league final has yet
to be played against Ballincollig.
U 11 teams representing the club finished top of the South East
League winning two competitions.
There is great credit due to all the mentors of the various
teams. Also the under age committee deserves great praise for all
the hard work done during the year.
Both finals last weekend were cancelled.
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
Fixtures have been curtailed over the last couple
of weeks because of poor weather conditions. None the less, there
have been a number of important wins for club teams.
Man of the moment is Gerard O'Donovan, whose smashing hat-trick
gave the Youths a notable win in the Murphy Youth Cup against
Temple Utd. The 'Hall were full value for their 3-1 victory,
gaining some revenge for earlier league set backs.
The Seniors were also successful in their last outing, recording
a 3-1 win over Fermoy. The scorers here were John O'Sullivan,
Steve Devereux and Brian McSweeney. This win reinforces their
improved form in recent matches.
The MSL Juniors came a cropper against Rockmount in the league,
going down 2-1. This was a good performance by the team, who were
most unlucky not to secure a better result. The AUL Juniors
proved too strong for Hibernians, where goals from Brendan Crown
and Mark Hackett were enough for a 2-1 win.
The Under 11's also continued their good form, with a 2-1 win
over Rockmount in the Local Cup. The goals were scored by Adam
Doyle (penalty) and Brian Derham. This win reflects the form they
have shown in the league.
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS
The atrocious weather of last weekend led to the cancellation
of a number of our fixtures, but two very important adult games
did beat the weather with the Seniors and Second Juniors in
action.
The performance of the weekend once again came from the Club's
Second Junior Squad. They faced Donegal side, Clonmanny Shamrocks
in a fifth round FAI Junior Cup match and played superbly to
record an excellent 2-0 victory. John Turner and Caleb Sheehan
were on the scoresheet for Corinthians while goalkeeper Dave
Soden, Paul O'Callaghan and Gus Bowen turned in eye catching
performances. The victory put Kevin Smiths side into the sixth
round and the last 32 in the country which is a terrific
performance. With many of the squad in the twilight's of their
career, they deserve great praise for their efforts.
One can only feel a certain sense of sympathy for the Donegal
side, having to travel a round distance of nearly 700 miles in
very difficult weather conditions and unfortunately from their
point of view going home empty-handed.
Not to be outdone the Corinthians Senior Team are also going
great guns and they picked up three very valuable league points
at the weekend when they defeated Cobh Wanderers 3-1. Dave Ahern,
Willie O'Keeffe and Martin Higgins were on the scoresheet for
Corinthians.
FAI Senior Cup
Last Monday night live on RTE television, the draw for the second
round of the FAI Senior Cup took place and unfortunately lady
luck was not on our side as we were drawn away to Fairview
Rangers from Limerick. This looks like a very difficult match
against a side, which has won the FAI Junior Cup for the last
three years.
Meanwhile in the quarter final of the FAI Immediate Cup we will
have home advantage against current cup holders, Rockmount. It
certainly promises to be an exciting start to the New Year.
UK Trip
The big news on the schoolboy front was the announcement by the
club that they will be taking three schoolboy teams to Liverpool
next year, during the Easter holiday period. Two under 10 teams
and an under 11 side will compete in the Solar Travel World Cup
which will feature top schoolboy teams from England and Ireland.
The trip will also take in the Liverpool v- Aston Villa Premier
League Clash it should be a memorable experience for all
concerned.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Sat 11th - Christmas Fayre
Winners: David Gregson, Dan O' Sullivan and Aaron O' Callaghan -
42
Liam O' Brien, Robert O' Donoghue and Tony O' Riordan - 39 1/6
Sun 12th - Turkey Fourball
Winners: Brian Downey and
Kevin O' Callaghan - 47pts
Aaron O' Callaghan and
William Mc Carthy - 46
Weekly Lotto Draw
No's Drawn: 8, 10, 11 No Winner
CAB Sponsored Winners
Mary Judge c/o David Gregson
Michael O' Shaughnessy c/o An Post
Timmy Hurley c/o Martin O' Riordan
Next week - £500 @ The South County
Christmas Social Night
This Friday @ 9pm in the Clubhouse
Web site: http://homepage.eircom.net/~douglaspitchandputt/index.htm
CARRIGALINE BADMINTON CLUB
The Munster Closed Championships were held in
Limerick last Saturday and once again our Junior players did the
club proud and showed what excellent young players they are.
Competing in the U15 category from Carrigaline Badminton Club
were Tony O'Sullivan, Caroline Hayes and Laura Thompson. Tony won
the Singles and Doubles titles and partnered with Laura was
runner up in the Mixed. Caroline won the Doubles and Mixed titles
and was runner up in the Singles. Shane Thompson who competed in
the U19 category won the Doubles title and was runner up in the
Singles and Mixed. Very well done to them all.
In the League our Division 3 Mixed team won 4-3 at home against
Kinsale. After the win against Mitchelstown that's 2 out of 2.
Keep it up Div 3. Team: Caroline Hayes, Ann Angelini, Idoia
Murphy, Tony O'Loughlin, Kevin McCarthy & Billy Cantwell.
Our Div 4 Ladies - Idoia Murphy, Susan O'Reilly, Phil McCarthy,
Bernie Hayes - are still on top form with a smashing win 4-0 away
to Kilshannig.
The Div 5 Mixed team lost away to Bartlemy in the cup last week.
Having lost the first 2 doubles games Carrigaline's Maggie Morris
and Angela Kelly were looking promising in the 2nd Ladies doubles
having won the first set 15-5. They were well on their way to
winning the second set when disaster struck and Angela had to be
bodily removed from the court suffering a calf injury (thanks to
Brian for providing the shoulder). Carrigaline threw in the towel
at this stage. It has to be said that playing on Bartlemy's court
is an experience never to be forgotten, so any Bartlemy folk with
a few quid to spare take note - a bit of local fundraising to
raise the roof and move the walls a bit further than 2" from
the court wouldn't go astray. However, the clubs welcome and
hospitality is second to none so thanks for an enjoyable evening.
The Div 5 team: Maggie Morris, Phil McCarthy, Angela Kelly, Brian
O'Sullivan, Paul Harrington and David Stynes.
The Div2/3 Mens scored their first win in their league campaign
with a handsome 3-1 win at home to St. Colman's from Dunmanway.
Ron, who was playing out of skin in the last match, decided to
keep his outfit on and duly won both his games. This team, with a
wealth of experience between them, is beginning to motor and
should be the team to watch after the festive break. Team : Billy
Cantwell, Joe Angelini, Ron Thompson & Kah Leong
Last Saturday Christmas party at the Owenabue in Carrigaline was
a great night out. Thanks to all the members and friends who
joined in the festivities. The turnout could have been better but
all the more food and elbowroom on the dance floor for those of
us who made the effort.
New members are still very welcome to the club. Contact Ron on
021 372705 or call in on club night - Wed 8-11pm.
Tip of the week:
'Badminton' elbow is the result of a combination of several
factors and the two main factors are: a) Racket Grip too small.
Remedy: Make the grip bigger. b) Holding the racket too tightly.
Remedy: Loosen your grip on the racket.
