20th January, 2000
Weekly
Sports
DOUGLAS GAA
The old order has finally changed
in the Douglas GAA Club.
After over 20 years involvement Matt Twomey stepped down as
chairman at the club's AGM last Sunday. Glowing tributes were
paid to Matt who has overseen some of the club's most outstanding
achievements, i.e. present club premises, second playing field
and county intermediate football championship title in 1997.
While one-era ends another begins. Der O'Regan steps into the
breach for the coming season. And in his address to the AGM
accepted that Matt Twomey will be a hard act to follow but added
that he is looking forward to bringing the club on a couple of
stages further.
Indeed the AGM was a day for change as club President Liam
Bennett stepped down after serving three years and he was
replaced by Mr. Billy McCarthy who had given tremendous service
to under age affairs before serious illness forced him to retire.
Billy deemed it a tremendous honour to be asked and gladly
accepted the position.
In his report to the meeting Secretary Eddie Murphy gave a
comprehensive review of the playing activities, while Treasurer
Sean Downey reported on an excellent financial year despite many
demands.
The great work of Der Keane who organised the County Board draw
which raised £13.000 and Matt Twomey and his sub committee who
generated a profit of £18.000 from the Corporate dinner, helped
enormously in keeping down the ever increasing costs of running
the Hurling and Football side of the club.
Election
of officers for 2000
President Billy McCarthy
Chairman, Der O'Regan
Vice-chairmen; Derry Holland and Tom Dwyer
Secretary, Eddie Murphy
Assist. And PRO, Brendan Larkin
Treasurer, Sean Downey
Joint Registrars: Der Keane and Tony Kenneally
Representatives from the various teams will join the above at
weekend meetings.
Other committees elected on Sunday for the coming year were:
Minor - Chairman, Tony Murphy
Vice-chairman, Finbarr Fitzgerald
Secretary, Jerry Murphy
Treasurer, Dermot Long
Finance- Chairman, Martin Heffernan
Secretary, John Griffin
Joint Treasurers, Sean O'Callaghan and Maurice Kelly
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
A collection of mixed results from last weekend,
with the Seniors suffering a particularly disappointing defeat.
The weather again took its toll, with a number of fixtures
falling by the wayside.
The Seniors travelled to Casement Celtic for their league match
and fell 2-0 behind following a poor first half. However, they
battled back to level terms, with goals from Ray O'Connell and
Stephen Devereux. Casement threw everything into attack and
scored the winner in the last minute. Overall, this was a
disappointing performance and an improvement will be needed next
Sunday in Tralee.
The MSL Juniors maintained their challenge in the league. They
travelled to top team Crosshaven and inspired by a terrific
goalkeeping performance from Dave Kilgannon to secure a 0-0 draw.
This keeps them in touch in the league, within striking distance
of the top of the table, and continuing their good form will
ensure that they will be well involved.
The Under 17's recovered from their setback against Rockmount, to
bounce back with a 2-0 win over Millstreet Celtic. This was a
competent performance, and the goals were scored by James O'Leary
and Gerald McSorley. Colm McCarthy was again in unbeatable form
between the sticks, enhancing his goalkeeping reputation.
Under 8's
The Under 8 coaching sessions will continue next Sunday morning
at 11.00 a.m. at the all weather pitch. These sessions are for
youngsters who were born in 1991 or later and all will be welcome
at Douglas Hall.
Finally, fixtures
are:
Senior, League Away v. Tralees Dynamoes, Sun. 23, 2.00 p.m.
AUL Junior, League Home v. Inishannon, Sat., 22, 2.30 p.m.
Over 35 League At the Mardyke v. Mayfield Utd., Fri., 21st., 9.00
p.m.
Youths, League Home v. Leeside, Sun., 3.00 p.m.
Under 17 League Away v. Buttevant, Sat., 2.30 p.m.
Under 15 Local Cup Away v. Kilreen Celtic, Sat., 2.15 p.m.
Under 13 National Cup Home v. Mayfield Utd., Sun., 10.45 a.m.
Under 11 League Away v. Avondale Utd., Sat., 10.45 a.m.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Sat 15th
Winners: R O' Donoghue, D. Ryan,
D Dennehy - 36 1/6
D Gregson, L O' Brien, E Ryan - 37
Sun 16th
Winners: R O' Donoghue, P Murphy - 51pts
G Neiland, L O' Brien - 44
S O' Leary, D Dennehy - 49pts
League Teams
Senior 'A': D Murphy, J Fahy, C Foley, J Hanover, E Ryan, M O'
Riordan, M O' Brien,
L O' Brien
Senior 'B': G Neiland, D Gregson, B Downey, D Ryan, J Murphy, W
Mc Carthy, G O' Connell,
M O' Regan
Inter: D Quinn, J Brohan, R O' Donoghue, D Clifford, D Dennehy, M
Daly, P Cashman,
T Sheehan
Junior: T Noonan, P Murphy, P Gregson, B Lenihan, K O' Callaghan,
T Duggan, J O' Sullivan, S O' Leary
Juvenile: A O' Callaghan, M Quirke, L Quirke, P Noonan, S Noonan,
M Dennehy
Weekly Lotto Draw
No's Drawn: 16, 18, 19 - No Winner
CAB Sponsored Winners
Ger Hennesy c/o D. Gregson
Norma Kelleher c/o The Club
Pádraig O' Shea c/o The South County
Next Week £600 @ The Briar Rose
Web Site
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NEPTUNE BASKETBALL
Neptune continued their good
league form with a win over Dungannon last weekend. Although
under pressure in the first half, the Cork side dug deep and put
on a great second half performance to win by 11. This win leaves
Neptune four games clear a the rop of the ESB SuperLeague, with
only nine games left to play. Holders Star of the Sea lost again
over the weekend and this loss leaves them five games behind, and
out of contention.
Attention now turns to Neptunes next home game on Saturday night
in Neptune Stadium. Neptune face Sligo Dairies for the second
time having beaten them comprehensively in the opening round of
league games. Sligo are currently on the bottom of the ESB Mens
SuperLeague table so a home win is expected.
GRANGE VALE AFC
1st Division League
We were defeated by CASEMENT Celtic by 2 goals to 1 goal on
Sunday. It was the worst display since the start of the season.
Half time 0 - 0. However in the 55 minutes they scored from a
corner after 60mins they went 2 goals up. We scored in the 70th
minute. A free taken by Damian Lynch, then Ray O'Mahony scored
with a great header. Our forwards missed some great chances near
the end. But we could not get the equaliser. Players to shine
were Liam Murphy, Peter Noonan and Ray O'Mahony.
Next fixture at home to Kinsale on Sunday 23rd.
The club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the
Hegarty family on the death of their father
CARRIGALINE BADMINTON CLUB
It's been another quiet week in
the league with many matches cancelled due to the flu bug that's
circulating. Our Division 3 Mixed team were fighting fit however,
with two wins under their belt last week. On Thursday they met
Kilshannig away in the league and won 5-2. Then on Sunday they
met Kilshannig again in the Cup and won by an impressive 4-0.
This team has yet to be beaten this season so well done. The
team: Caroline Hayes, Ann Angelini, Idoia Murphy, Tony
O'Loughlin, Kevin McCarthy, Billy Cantwell and Adrian Furey as
sub on Thursday.
The Division 5 Mixed team lost 5-2 away to Whitegate last week in
the league. They got off to a great start with Maggie Morris and
David Stynes both winning their singles games. The doubles and
mixed games were very close with most going to 3 sets but
Whitegate were the stronger team on day. The team: Maggie Morris,
Phil McCarthy, Angela Kelly, Brian O'Sullivan, Paul Harrington
and David Stynes.
The Cork team travelled to Tralee last weekend for the Class 3
Inter County Irish Championships. David Thompson, Shane Thompson
and Michelle Hayes from Carrigaline Badminton Club were on the
Cork team and they all played very well. Having won their first
two matches 5-4 they met the favourites Limerick and although
they were beaten 6-3 it was a very close match. A special mention
for Michelle who can be proud of her performance as this was her
first time playing adult Class 3 Inter County. She played her
best game of the weekend against the Munster singles champion.
The Munster Open U15 Championships were held at Nagle School in
Mahon last weekend. Although there were no Cork finalists,
Caroline Hayes partnered with Pamela Lynch from Clonmel reached
the semi-finals of the doubles.
Details of teams for the Club Ladder are on the notice board. It
is up to you to contact your partner and arrange your games.
Anyone not on the list but wishing to play can contact a
committee member. Juvenile coaching has restarted on Tues 5.45pm,
Wed 6.30pm and Thurs 6pm.
New members are still very welcome to the club. Contact Ron on
021 372705 or call in on club night - Wed 8-11pm.
You are a Badminton Fanatic if: You "chasse" instead of
walk. You know exactly how many cross and main strings there are
in a racket. You know exactly how many feathers there are in a
shuttle. Whenever you hear the word "defend", you
unconsciously jump to the open defence stance. Your racket arm is
noticeably bigger than the other. When someone mentions
"single", you think of badminton instead of a marital
status. You have a shuttlecock as a desk/car decoration. Your
car's trunk is stuffed with badminton gear. When you bought your
VCR, you made sure that it had a good slow motion to replay those
great shots. You accidentally smashed your bed partner on the
head in your sleep.
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS AFC
It was a strange week for the Club
with most of the attention focused on matters off the field
rather than on it. The subject of all the discussion and debate
of course was the decision of the FAI, that the original second
round FAI Senior Cup match between Fairview Rangers of Limerick
and College Corinthians, which had finished in a 0-0 draw the
previous Sunday was now null and void. As a result, the scheduled
replay, which was fixed for Corinthians Park was cancelled and
the game was refixed for Limerick. The decision was so bizarre
that the Club was left with little option but to appeal. The
appeal, will be heard by the FAI on Tuesday January 18th and
hopefully common sense will prevail and the game will be fixed
for Corinthians Park for next Sunday.
On the field it was a good weekend for our two Under 12 team with
both recording fine league victories. Corinthian Boys our Under
12 Premier Division side, though well on top for most of the game
found Tramore Athletic difficult to break down and the vital
breakthrough did not arrive until ten minutes into the second
half when Gary Coughlan finished off an excellent through ball
from Mark Murphy. They doubled their advantage ten minutes from
time when Peter O'Connell put Ian Cullinane through and he scored
with a fine strike from the edge of the area. The 2-0 victory
maintained Corinthian Boys 100% league record. For Corinthians,
Alan Barry and Eoin Cotter were very strong at the back, while
Ian Cullinane was very prominent in mid-field.
Douglas Corinthians, are having an excellent season in the Under
12 First Division and they made it seven wins from nine matches
when they defeated Ballincollig Athletic 5-0. Aidan Lehane (3),
Patrick McCarthy and new signing Darren Kirwan were on the
scoresheet while Richard Walsh, James Grant and David Kilcommons
played well.
The news was not so good for our Under 14's who went out of the
local cup following a 4-2 defeat by Hibernians, Neil Burke and
Richard Arnop scored for Corinthians.
Under 7 to Under 10's
Coaching takes place every Saturday morning in Corinthians Park
for the younger members of the Club. Schoolboys, are coached in
the basic skills of the game, by over 20 skilled coaches.
Sessions for the Under 9 (1990) and the Under 10's (1989) take
place from 10.00am to 11.30am and for the Under 7's (1992/93) and
the Under 8 (1991) from 12noon to 1.30pm. Everybody is welcome.
Anyone seeking further information should contact Ger Kilcommons
at 363456or Terry O' Donovan at 891257.
Street Leagues
Over the next few weeks we will be taking names for the Club's
Annual Street Leagues. This year the leagues will once again
cater for Schoolboys between the ages of 6 and 11 with the final
scheduled for the end of May.
Weekend
Fixtures
Saturday January 22nd
Under 11 away to Lakewood kick off 10.45am
Under 13 away to Hibernians kick off 2.30pm
Under 15 away to Blarney Utd. kick off 2.30pm
Munster Junior League at home to Glasheen Utd. kick off 2.30pm
AUL Division One at home to Churchvilla kick off 2.30pm
AUL Division One away to Greenmount Rangers kick off 2.30pm
Under 17 away to Ballincollig kick off 2.30pm
NEMO RANGERS UNDER AGE
Hello from the Under-Age section
of Nemo Rangers Hurling & Football Club. Firstly, I would
like to take this opportunity to thank all involved in Douglas
Weekly for their continuing support and I would like to praise
them for their outstanding coverage of local events.
Last year was a very successful year for the Under-Age section of
Nemo Rangers. The minor team preformed extremely well winning
both the League and County titles in Football and the League
title in Hurling. In doing this, they succeeded in winning the
first two titles of the new year. With more than half the panel
under age again this year, hopes are high.
The U-16's were victorious in their pursuit of the Football
County Championship and as most of these players will be sitting
their Junior Certificate this summer, we must applaud the
commitment of the players and the support of all involved.
Also, a hearty clap on the back must go to the U-12's who played
extremely well in winning the Canada Life Shield.
Training for all under age teams will commence within the next
few weeks and all team members will be notified by their
managers.
In concluding I would like to congratulate the Nemo Rangers Bowls
team on their recent success.
IIBA SHORT MAT INDOOR BOWLS
Results and Fixtures:
The Irish Indoor Bowling Association (Golden Charter) National,
Ladies and Junior Championships Finals (Cork Zone) were played
last Sunday (16th) in St Anthonys Hall.
National Fours Final: Ballincollig Community (D Twohig, M
Buckley, K Buckley & A Twohig ) beat Little Island (J.Kirby,J
Long,M Coughlan & P Long)
Ladies Fours Final: ICICYMA (P Lane, H De Pius, B Shellard &
F Kiddle beat Mitchelstown (P Lawton,V Caplice,B Murphy & M
Walsh).
National Pairs Final: Wilton (P Mc Carthy & K Mc Carthy) beat
Douglas Community (G Allen & E O'Shaughnessy)
Ladies Pairs Final: Brookfield (J Williams & E.Corkery) beat
Grange Frankfield (E Swanton & E O'Sullivan)
National Triples Final: Mitchelstown (D Cahill,T Lawton & P
Lawton) beat St. Vincents (G.Keane, M Murphy & D.Keane)
National Singles Final: Nemo (P Moynihan) beat Conna (A Feeney).
Ladies Singles Final: Nemo (A Stockley) beat St Finbarrs (V
Swanton)
Junior Singles Final: St Vincents (D Foley) beat Mitchelstown (A
Quinlan). Congratulations to the Nemo Bowls Club on winning both
the Ladies Singles and the National Singles Championships for the
second year in succession
Fixtures: St Marys Licenced (3-Bowls) Triples Competition
starting on the 20th January 2000