17th August, 2000
Weekly
Sports
COLLEGE CORINTHIANS
With all our schoolboy teams now back in training,
the focus is now very much on getting our teams ready for the big
kick off on September 1st. It promises to be a hectic start to
the season particularly bearing in mind the news that the
schoolboy committee has decided to enter a record twelve teams
this season between the Cork Schoolboys League and the Cork AUL
Youth Leagues.
The twelve teams will include three Under 11 teams, two Under 12's
and two Under 13 sides. Such a large number of teams is obviously
going to place great demands on our coaches and facilities. To
this end we are fortunate in Corinthians that we do have a number
of very experienced Coaches/Managers who are willing to give up
their time to look after our teams. Included in our Managers/Coaching
team are a number of former Corinthian adult players as well as
some very talented Coaches who have joined the Club since we
started the Schoolboy section.
Training for our schoolboys League teams takes place every Monday
& Wednesday nights in Corinthians Park.
Playing Pitches.
The two pitches in Corinthians Park have been closed during the
summer period for remedial work and will be in great condition
for the start of the new season. In addition the Club has been on
the lookout for an additional pitch and we are hoping to have an
extra pitch available for the next season.
Underage Coaching
Our Saturday morning Coaching for younger members of the Club
starts again on Saturday August 26th in Corinthians Park. The
sessions cater for Schoolboys between the ages of six and eleven
and start at 10.00 am for the Under 9 and Under 10 schoolboys (1990
&1991) and at 12.00 noon for the Under 7 and Under 8's (1992,
1993 & 1994). For further information contact Ger Kilcommons
at 363456.
DOUGLAS HALL AFC
There has been little playing activity over the
last number of weeks. However, our Under 13's travelled to the
Portsmouth Cup tournament, and following a hectic week's football,
emerged winners of their age group. This was a terrific
performance, sustaining good football through six matches,
winning all six convincingly.
Their group matches started against Pieta Hotspurs from Malta,
and following an initial period of settling in, the 'Hall emerged
5-0 winners. The scorers were Wesley O'Connell, Robert Rose (2
each) and Ronan Stanton. Stephen Bermingham kept his first of 5
clean sheets in this match. The pattern continued in their second
game against Kia Royals, this time winning 6-0. The scorers here
were Robert Rose (2), Wesley O'Connell, Ronan Stanton, Stephen
Barry and Gary Wills.
The third group game was the closest of the week, with the 'Hall
beating Gosport Borough 2-0, following a terrific struggle. The
goals were scored by Wesley O'Connell and Jonathon Lane. With
qualification for the semi finals assured, the match against
Derry Athletic should have been a run out for the lads. However,
following a bruising opening, our lads opened their shoulders and
dished out a 9-0 drubbing. The scorers were Robert Rose, Stephen
Barry (2 each), Jonathon Lane, Wesley O'Connell, Seamus Long and
the goal of the week from Kevin O'Donovan.
In the Semi Final, Wilton were the opponents and had the
distinction of scoring the only goal conceded by Douglas Hall
during the week. The final score in a highly competitive match
was 3-1. The scorers were Robert Rose (2), to bring his total to
8 for the week and Stephen Barry. In the final, the 'Hall were
clearly dominant and defeated Landport convincingly, 3-0. The
scorers in the Final were Jonathon Lane, Stephen Barry and Seamus
Long. During the week, the football which the side played
attracted the attention of a number of scouts for English clubs.
Scouts were impressed by a number of players and have made
preliminary inquiries.
Congratulations to all concerned, to team manager Gerry O'Connell
and the entire squad (see photo on page 14). Their conduct on and
off the pitch was a credit to them, and their performance in
winning the tournament capped the week really well.
Pre-season training is now in full swing, and anyone interested
in playing with Douglas Hall will be more than welcome at
Moneygourney. There will be teams training on most evenings and
even if the team in which someone has interest is not training,
the managers at the pitch will be able to give the necessary
information.
DOUGLAS GAA UNDERAGE
Juvenile Affairs
Douglas and Blackrock played in the Juvenile Hurling League at
Church Road last week. This was a very tight affair all through.
The Rockies' opened with a goal in the first minute. Douglas
replied with some excellent points from frees to lead 0-5 to 1-1
at the break. Colin Doyle was a commanding figure at full back,
whilst James Moylan caused a lot of problems for the Blackrock
defence on the forty,
Little separated the sides in the opening quarter. Blackrock were
reduced to thirteen players but this fired them up and playing
with great passion and determination led by two points with ten
minutes remaining. A fabulous goal by Mark Harrington changed the
complexion of the game - this was followed by a second from Pat
Keating, which sealed victory for Douglas, who won on a scoreline
of 2-8 to 1-5. These two teams will meet again in the
Championship in a few weeks and these promises to be a game not
to be missed. On the night the difference between the teams was
the disciplined performance from Douglas which won the game. Also
the introduction of Thomas Cotter (who arrived late) at centre
back - Thomas went on to give a commanding performance.
The footballers have also had a good run with five wins out of
five fixtures and are nicely placed to make the top four.
Well done to Stephen Bermingham who has made the Cork County U14
hurling team panel. Last Saturday seven of the U15 team were on
the Seandún Panel for a tournament featuring divisional teams
Tipperary, Waterford and a full county team from Kerry. Seandun (Cork
City) won their first three games but were beaten by the
Waterford team in the final.
Hard luck to our senior footballers who were most unfortunate to
loose out to Cylda Rovers in the Senior Football Championship.
LADIES MINI-MARATHON
The Cork branch of the Irish Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children today issued an appeal to
encourage people to participate in the forthcoming Ladies Mini
Marathon in aid of the society.
Over the last number of years in excess of 100 ladies have
collected sponsorship in aid of the society raising a
considerable amount of money for the society's Cork based network
of services.
As well as the long established Childline service the society now
has 3 Childhood Support Workers, a STEPS youth advice and
counselling drop in service, a Children's Rights Information
Bureaux and the Leanbh child begging project operating from it's
centre at 12, Mary Street, Cork. "The Evening Echo Ladies
Mini Marathon, on Sunday 17th September next provides an ideal
opportunity for people to support the work of the society and
give the society the financial support necessary to reach out to
the many children, young people and families who need our help"
explained Tadhg Daly of ISPCC.
For your sponsorship pack including T-shirts, baseball hat and
sponsorship cards contact ISPCC at 12, Mary Street, Cork. Tel:
021 4962949.
DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT
Club Outing to Inniscara
Foruball Winners
Nett: Susan Gregson & Jim Elley
Gross: Paul Cashman & Mick Lynch
Singles Winners
1st Nett: Noel O' Donovan
2nd Nett: Peter Gregson
1st Gross: Jim Elley
2nd Gross: Michael O' Brien
3 Ball Scramble Winners
M O' Riordan, D Cashman & E Ryan
D Quinn, D AHern & C Elley
A GREAT DAY HAD BY ALL
Sunday 13th
Nett: Ger O' Connell & Dan Desmaond
Gross: Paul Cashman & Jamie Fahy
Weekly Lotto Results
Numbers Drawn: 10, 11 & 21
NO WINNER
CAB Sponsored Winners of £10
Norah Quirke c/o The Club
Eleanor Kent c/o Paddy Buckley
Gerald Bythell c/o The Briar Rose
TONIGHTS JACKPOT £1,400 @ St Columbas Hall
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