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26/04/06 Co. League: Div. 1. Dr. Crokes 1-09 St. Marys 0-07. On Sat. last we traveled to the capital of Iveragh for this tricky encounter and came home with a brace of points. The persistent rainfall throughout the game made the surface very greasy and players were having great difficulty maintaining their balance, these conditions undoubtedly contributed to the poor marksmanship of both sides. A combination of some tremendous goalkeeping by the St. Mary’s net minder and the width of the post kept our forwards at bay it was a penalty kick on the stroke of half time expertly tucked away by Shane Doolan which gave us a little breathing space at the interval when we went in leading 1-05 to 0-04. the second half was much the same pattern, we had a goal disallowed in the sixth minute for a square infringement and while we had the lions share of possession we could not put our opponents away. It was only in the last 5 minutes when 2 points from Kieran O’Leary put clear blue water between the sides. This game marked the return to Senior Football of Donal Kavanagh, and the senior debut of Padraigh Sheehan. Our best player on the night was Ambrose O`Donovan. Team & Scorers, Kieran Cremin, Shane Doolan(1-0 pen.), Luke Quinn, Donal Kavanagh, Padraigh Sheehan, Brian McMahon (0-01), Eanna Kavanagh, Kieran Brosnan, Ambrose Donovan, Vince Cooper, Batt Moriarty James Fleming (capt.0-03), Kieran O’Leary (0-04), Edmund O`Sullivan(0-01), Andrew Kenneally, Subs who played Johnny O`Sullivan, Darren Coffey, Tomas Regan, Finian Moran. E.K.J.L. Round 2: Gneevegulia 0 - 09 Dr. Crokes 0 – 07 this game played in wet slippery underfoot conditions was tightly contested throughout, and was in the balance until injury time. The game looked to be a slight victory for Dr. Crokes who were 2 points to the good with 5 minutes remaining but a combination of poor distribution and some efficient finishing by Gneevegulia got them past the winning post. Dr. Crokes will feel aggravated with the result but will know that the game could have been put beyond doubt but for passing errors and near misses. David Looney was outstanding, Brian Clarke played in every area of the field and was excellent. Rory O`Sullivan contributed with 5 points and worked tirelessly throughout, Andrew O’Connell & Johnny O`Sullivan foraged tirelessly, James Cahillane & Donal Kavanagh had tremendous games in defense. Our two corner backs Tommy Ryan & Colm Griffin played through the pain barrier. Panel: James Hurley, Colm Griffin, Donal Kavanagh, Tommy Ryan, Tommy Brosnan, James Cahillane, Darren Coffey, Andrew O’Connell, Johnny O`Sullivan, Rory O`Sullivan Brian Clarke, David Looney, Mike O’Donoghue, Tomas Regan, Podge Lyne, Timmy Hourigan, Lawrence O’Callaghan, Donal Brosnan, Stephen O’Connor. Lotto: The Jackpot on Sun. night was not won the numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10, 21, match 3= 22 x €25. next draw Mon. May 1st Jackpot a whopping €10,500 (Full list of names in Lotto colum) Coiste Na Og: Over the next few weeks our U8 & U10 will play a number of challenge matches. The following are the dates and venues. Parents with any queries please do not hesitate to contact any of the personnel in charge. April 29th v K. O`Rahillys (away) May 6th v Listowel Emmett’s (home) May 13th v Castleisland Desmonds (away) May 27th v K. O`Rahillys (home) June 10th v Listowel Emmetts (away) Contacts U8 Contacts U10 Seanie O`Shea 0872847704 Ger O`Shea 0872316068 Edmund O`Sullivan 0863630044 Seamie Doherty 0879255697 Donal Kavanagh 0870558158 Juvenile Hurling:- County U12 League. Congratulations to Niall O’Callaghan who has taken over the position of Vice-Chairman Membership Final Call: May 1st. is closing date for membership, anyone who dues are not paid by that date ceases to become a member any will not be eligible for inclusion in any draws for Munster & All Ireland Tickets. Membership is payable to Registrar Harry Bartlett. Super Draw. Prize fund of €100,000 consisting of cars , exotic holidays, family holidays , weekend breaks, various cash prizes. There will be six monthly draws commencing October 2006 and finishing in March 2007. the cost of the draw is €360 for the six months less than a Euro a day. Various easy payment schemes have been put in place. The sellers will explain the details. Those who make a once off payment will be entered in a special draw for €2,000. We are appealing to all member and supporters to support this venture and help us to complete the present phase of development Congratulations to Kerry on winning the National League Colm, Eoin Kieran Cremin winning their 2nd medal, and teenager Kieran O’Leary winning his first. Fixtures:Fri April 28th Minor Co. League Austin Stacks v Dr. Crokes, Laune Rangers v Dr. Crokes check sports page re- time and date. Mon. Co. League U12 Dr. Crokes v John Mitchels 7.00p.m EKJL 2/05/06 Dr. Crokes v Glenflesk @7.30p.m. 3/05/06 Co. Hurling League Lixnaw v Dr. Crokes. Sympathy to the Brady Family on the death of Christy. 19/04/06 Co. League Div. 1 (Round 3) played Sat. April 15th Dr. Crokes 1-09 Kilcummin 0-12. (full report in Jackie Looneys colum) E.K.J.L; Dr. Crokes 1-13 Rathmore 0-06 played in Lewis Road on Tues. 11/04/05 Dr. Crokes had a convincing win over Rathmore .The early exchanges were keenly contested with Dr. Crokes on top on 0-04 to 0-02 scoreline after 20 mins.C crokes began to assert control around the middle and were first to the breaking ball which gave the forwards adequate supply who went in at interval leading 0-07 to 0-03.the second half was all one way traffic with Dr. Crokes scoring 1-06 without reply in the first 25 mins. Rathmore`s scores in this half all came in the final minutes. Best for Dr. Crokes were James Cahillane, T.J.O`Sullivan, Donal Kavanagh and the outstanding Padraigh Sheehan in defence, Nicholas Murphy, Shane Horgan controlled midfied exchanges while up front Tomas (Bracker) Regan, Michael O`Donoghue & Brian Clarke stood out. Rathmore were best served by Patrick McCarthy and M.J.Kelliher. Minor: Dr. Crokes 2-07 v K.O`Rahilly`s 1-17. Games between these 2 clubs in the last few years at both minor and U16 have been of the highest quality and this one was no different. It was a game that h)ad all the good things about Gaelic Football, with some tremendous high fielding, long kicking, and excellent point-taking. While the final score shows a deficit of 7 points it does not reflect the true story as 1-02 of O`Rahilly`s final tally came in the final two minutes. There is no doubt that they deserved their victory as they were far superior all through in virtually all areas of the pitch but tremendous credit is due to our lads despite conceding a height and weight advantage to a well prepared side they never gave up trying and had the lead whittled down to a mere two points entering the final minutes.Team: Alan Kelly, Fionn Fitzgerald, Diarmuid O`Donovan, Gavin Tucker, Jonathan Clarke, Ian Howard, David O`Leary, Michael Moloney, John Bartlett, Philip O`Connor, Ruairi Mangan, Denis Galvin, Daithi Casey, Johnny Buckley, Jamie Doolan. Dr. Crokes best player Gavin Tucker. Lotto: There was no winner of the Jackpot drawn on Mon. April 17th. Nos. drawn were 1, 7, 19, 24. Match 3 30 x€20. (full list in Lotto results section\ Jackpot Sun. next €10,200. Coiste Na Og: U16 East Kerry League Final played on Mon. 17th in Lewis Road we had a convincing win against a highly rated Legion team on a 1-14 to - 0-10 score line and brought the first and hopefully much silver ware to the club this season. Legion had the better of the early exchanges and had a 3 point lead 0-7 to 0-04 after twenty minutes but 3 points from the trusty left leg of Alex O`Sullivan brought parity at the interval. The second half we played champagne football dominating in all areas of the field and snuffing out any threat our opponents posed. In a team of 15 heroes Jonathan Clarke, Fionn Fitzgerald, Kieran O`Sullivan in defense Eoin Clifton & Daithi Casey in midfield and in the forward line Alex O`Sullivan, Niall O`Connell, T.J.Cronin & Shane O`Neill were exceptional. It was unfortunate that the influential David O`Leary missed the game through injury. Team: David Neeson, Joseph Keogh, Jonathan Clarke, Kieran Ward, P.J.Lawlor, Fionn |Fitzgerald(C), Kieran O`Sullivan, Daithi Casey, Eoin Clifton, T.J.Cronin, Niall O`Connell Alex O`Sullivan, Shane O`Neill, Mark O`Donoghue, Cian Buckley. After the the game Paudie Breen Chairman East Kerry Coiste na Og presented the cup to Captain Fionn Fitzgerald. U14: backboned by most of last years under 12`s Dr. Crokes u14`s felt the pressure in this years u`4 game v Rathmore on Wed. 12th. The much stronger Rathmore side won 4-07 to 1-03. however despite the result their was much to be admire in yet another gutsy display by the lads. Panel; Paul Clifford, Iggy Curtin, Gordan Buckley, Conor Fitzgerald, Cillian Fitzgerald, Chris Brady, Mark Egan, Robert Watson, Anthony Keogh, Brian O`Shea, Anthony Cronin, Conor McGill, Derek Maye, Chris Lawlor, Cian O`Neill, David Healy, Brian Murphy, David Leacy, Michael Quirke, Gavin Corbett, Neilly McEntaggart, Sean Lavery, Dara O`Keeffe, Brian Murphy. Another major milestone for Dr Crokes was met last Friday when the first ever under 14 hurling team took to the field in the County League. The progression from indoor hurling to under 12 two years ago was a significant step. Last year we fielded an under 13 team in the South Kerry League and now this year, Dr Crokes are fielding an under 14 team with many of the same players who broke new frontiers in 2004. It took some time for the Crokes team to settle into this game and Kilgarvan took advantage by putting up some good scores. However, even though we were in defence mode a lot of the time, old stalwarts in the backs played outstanding. Senan Lavery put in a “man of the match” performance and cleaned up everything that came his way. Graham Fleming saved shot after shot and cleared balls out the field. Captain, Kieran O’Donnell lead his team by example and played some stylish hurling. Jonathan Cleary on the full back line was solid as ever and Ignatius Curtain has improved his game immeasurably this year.
The second half was a different game and the Crokes boys came into their own. Brian O’Shea, who was now playing mid-field, drove long ball after long ball into the forwards. It was not long before Aodán Burns took the honour of taking the first score for a Crokes under 14 team. For good measure he banged in a terrific goal to the top right corner a few minutes later. Cousin Matthew Moynihan took over the scoring with a good point from out the field. Alex Goggin fought hard in attack and was unlucky to see some of his best efforts just slip wide. Cian Mc Dermott only started playing with the Club this year and is a prospect for the future. He fitted in well and played some great hurling. Last, but by no means least, Anthony Keogh worked dogged hard throughout the game and went long solo runs before providing ammunition to his forwards.
All in all it was a good display for their first outing. The second half display was very encouraging and the team are looking forward to their next game with Rathmore on Sunday 23rd April. Training for under 12 and under 14 continues every Monday and Friday at 7.00pm.
Foireann: Graham Fleming, Sean Lavery, Jonathan Cleary, Ignatius Curtain, Kieran O’Donnell (capt.), Anthony Keogh, Aodán Burns, Brian O’Shea, Cian Mc Dermott, Alex Goggin, Matthew Moynihan. Dr Crokes under
10 hurlers were selected to demonstrate the new hurling go-game at
half time during the recent Kerry v Dublin game. They played
against a team from Kenmare and Kilgarvan. It was a great
experience for these young hurlers to play in front of such a large
crowd in Fitzgerald Stadium and should give them a longing for more
in the years to come. County Officers praised the level of skills
demonstrated by the Crokes lads in a game that was free-flowing and
exciting. The large crowd saw some spirited tackling and well-taken
scores. Those who lined out for the Dr Crokes team were, Michael
Owen Buckley, Mark Buckley, Micheál Burns, Billy Courtney, Cillian
Fleming, John Ivory, Jack Lenihan, Conor Mc Sharry, Gavin White,
Oscar O'Connor and Sylvie Hartnett. Super Draw: tUachtaran CLG Sean Kelly launched the draw in the Clubhouse on Wed. April 12th there was a large crowd of Club Members in attendance. Prize fund of €100,000 consisting of cars , exotic holidays, family holidays , weekend breaks, various cash prizes. There will be six monthly draws commencing October 2006 and finishing in March 2007. the cost of the draw is €360 for the six months less than a Euro a day. Various easy payment schemes have been put in place. The sellers will explain the details. Those who make a once off payment will be entered in a special draw for €2,000. We are appealing to all member and supporters to support this venture and help us to complete the present phase of development. Membership Final Call: May 1st. is closing date for membership, anyone who dues are not paid by that date ceases to become a member any will not be eligible for inclusion in any draws for Munster & All Ireland Tickets. Membership is payable to Registrar Harry Bartlett. Forthcoming Fixtures:Sat. April 22nd Co. League Div. 1 St. Marys v Dr. Crokes 7pm. Tues. 25th EKJL. Currow v Dr. Crokes 7.30pm..Co. Hurling League Div. 2 Wed. 26th April Dr. Crokes v Kenmare 8pm. U14 Dr. Crokes v Ballyduff 7.30pm. Best wishes
for a speedy recovery to
David (Buddy) O`Leary who receive a ankle injury in last weeks minor
game. Bryan O`Donoghue who suffered a broken wrist in the senior
game and Kilcummin player Jason McCarthy who was also injured in
that game.
12/04/06 Minors: We were defeated by a strong Spa side on Fri. last in the minor co. league on a 1-11 to 0-10 scoreline. Spa were well worthy of their 4 point success on the night being hungrier throughout the field and first to the ball all through. We missed too many chances taking the wrong options on numerous occasions. This game changed complection on 2 rather dubious decisions. A Spa goal on the stroke of half-time when a blatant push on the back went totally un-punished and a perfect legitimate goal by Ruairi Mangan for Dr. Crokes within 5 minutes of the re-start which was disallowed for an alleged square – ball where even fair minded neutrals admitted the player was well outside. These are the type of calls which frustrate players and drive supporters into rage. Team: Alan Kelly, Jonathan Clarke, John Bartlett, Diarmuid O`Donovan, Michael McMahon, Michael Moloney, Gavin Tucker (0-02), Ian Howard, Johnny Buckley (0-01), Philip O`Connor, David O`Leary, Daithi Casey (0-02), Denis Galvin, Ruairi Mangan (0-01) Jamie Doolan.(0-04) Sub. Fionn Fitzgerald. Best for Dr. Crokes were John Bartlett, Gavin Tucker & sub. Fionn Fitzgerald, in defense Ian Howard strove manfully at midfield while up front only Daithi Casey & Jamie Doolan posed a threat. Hurlers: Dr Crokes 1-06 Banteer 0-16, South Kerry / Duhallow League. On a sunny Saturday evening in Killarney, Dr.Crokes hurlers had their first competitive start of the year against Banteer in the new South Kerry / Duhallow League. With six of last years first team regulars unavailable it was a chance for some of the new and younger players to lay down an early marker. Crokes started slowly and were trailing by 4 points after ten minutes. Barry O’Grady soon open their account on the twelfth with a well struck long range free. Banteer replied quickly but O’Grady had Crokes back within one score on the twentieth minute with another superbly taken free. Crokes were beginning to settle and Shane Kavanagh was beginning to take control of the midfield area with some masterful fielding. Jim Kennedy added a point from play but two easy frees late in the first half allowed Banteer stretch their lead. John O’Hallaron, who had been a torn in the side of the Banteer defence all evening, saw his shot sublimely saved on the stroke of half time and the teams when in 0-7 to 0-3 in favour of Banteer. The second half started much like the first, Banteer were fast out of the traps with 6 unanswered points in the opening ten minutes. Crokes again began to find their feet with points from Kennedy and O’Halloran but Banteer hit back with two of their own. Fergal Clarke chipped in with a point of his own from corner forward and was unlucky not to have a goal soon afterwards only for a dubious referee’s decision. Crokes were not to be denied a goal with Kennedy soloing brilliantly through the Banteer defence before firing the sliothar past the helpless keeper. Banteer had time of one more point and the game finished up 0-16 to 1-6 in favour of the Duhallow men. Lotto: There was no winner of the Jackpot on Sun. last, the numbers drawn were 11,12,15, 21. 15 Match 3 received €35. M. Somers 80 New Street, Tim Doona Muckross, Mike Moloney 0864038415, Donal McCarthy 2 Mile School, John Joe Dowd, Firies, A.& E. Sheehan Crohane Fossa, Adrian Lynch C/o Liebherr, Mary O`Donoghue Clonkeen, Mary Moynihan c/o Quills, Michael Looney Ross Road, Tadhg Moynihan Artigallivan, Kieran Madigan Kilcummin, Mary Counihan 0879315474, James Kelly Artigallivan Frank Hayes 57 Pinewood. Next draw Mon. April 17th Jackpot €9,900. Membership: May 1st. is closing date for membership, anyone who dues are not paid by that date ceases to become a member any will not be eligible for inclusion in any draws for Munster & All Ireland Tickets. Membership is payable to Registrar Harry Bartlett. Super-draw: An tUachtaran CLG Sean Kelly will launc the draw on to-night Wed. 12th April in the Clubhouse@7.30p.m. sharp. Everybody welcome, there are magnificent prizes on offer and we urge all members, supporters to subscribe to the draw and help to complete the present phase of development. Fixtures: Fri. April 14th Minor Co. League K. O`Rahillys v Dr. Crokes, Sat. April 15th Senior Kilcummin v Dr. Crokes @7p.m. Mon. April 17th U16 Dr. Crokes v Legion @ 6.45p.m., Tues. April 18th E.K.J.L Gneevegulia v Dr. Crokes @ 7p.m. U14 Wed. April 19th Dr. Crokes v Desmonds @ 7.30p.m. Coiste Na Og: Coiste na Og: Training continues for under 6,8,10, Sat mornings 10.30 to 12.00, hurling training 9.30 to 10.30, U11&12 Wed. 4.00 -5.00, Easter Camp 19th, 20th, 21st, April. Our U10 hurlers played an exhibition match against Kenmare/Kilgarvan selection at half time in the Kerry v Dublin game. Congratulations: To Gavin O`Donoghue & Michelle Brennan who got married last weekend also to Mike Nash & Irene Moynihan who also tied the knot.
05/04/06 Co.League Div. 1 Dr. Crokes 2-07 Rathmore 1-08 (Read full report in Jackies Notes) Minors: Our game v Ardfert last week was postponed due a number of the Ardfert side involvement with Kerry Minor Hurlers. We resume this Friday with a home game v Spa @ 6.30p.m Coiste na Og; Co.U14 boys we were beaten comprehensively last week against a much stronger Templenoe side. The game was played in a continuous downpour and all players deserve credit for braving the atrocious weather conditions. Brian O`Shea was Dr. cokes best player on the night. Panel: Iggy Curtin, Conor Fitzgerald, Gordon Buckley, David Leacy, Cillian Fitzgerald, Chris Brady, Mark Egan, Michael Beckett, Chris Lawlor, Brian O`Shea, Dermot Healy, Brian Murphy, Cian O`Neill Conor McGill, Dereck Maye, Senan Lavery, Gavin Corbett, Michael Quirke, Neilly McEntaggart, Dara O`Keeffe. U16`s opened the defence of the East Kerry League on Mon.April 3rd with a victory over Firies on a 1-17 to 1-05 scoreline. Playing a lovely brand of football they were never in doubt running up 1-10 to 0-01 lead at half time Daithi Casey & David O`Leary were the launching pad for this display dominating midfield all through Joseph Keogh, Eoin Clifton, & Fionn Fitzgerald were in control in defence while up front Shane O`Neill, T.J.Cronin, Alex O`Sullivan, Mark O`Donoghue stood out. Our U14 girls had a pretty one-sided victory over Abbeydorney at home on Wed. last. And continued their winning ways on Mon. night with a comprehensive win over Rathmore on 5-10 to 3-04 scorline. Dr. Crokes were dominant throughout holding their opponents to a solitary point in the first half. Training for U12 girls 6-7.30p.m. Tues. nights Senior Ladies commence training on Wed. April 12th @7.30p.m. anyone interested in training the ladies team for this season please contact Catherine Keogh. Any lady interested in playing ladies football is very welcome. Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto draw on the 2nd April, nos. drawn 6, 8, 13, 20, Match 3 7 x €75, Denis Rahilly c/o Liebherr, S. Gilligan c/o Kellys Korner, Lorraine McSweeney 4 St. Annes Road, John Kelleher Tullaha Glenflesk, Punters Club c/o Corkerys Bar, Mary Herlihy 9 Lr. Sunny Hill, Kevin o`Callaghan c/o McSweeneys. Next week Jackpot €9,600. Finance Committee: Details of our Super Draw has been announced, there is a Prize Fund in excess of €100,000, consisting of Cars, Foreign Holidays, Weekend Breaks, Cash Prizes. It will be launched on Wed. April 12th in our Clubhouse at 7.30.p.m. Uachtaran C.L.G. Sean Kelly has kindly take time out of a busy schedule to launch the draw. All members and supporters are invited to attend. The committee under the joint chairmanship of Mike Buckley/ Niall Brosnan have worked extremely hard to put an very attractive Prize Fund in place and the Club Executive are deeply indebted to them. Golf Society: The outing to Adare on Sat. last sponsored by the Failte Hotel again was highly successful, when one considers the rain that fell in the preceding days the course was in absolute pristine condition and everyone was in generous in their praise. Plumber Pat O`Connor took the chequered flag on a countdown on the back nine. 1st.Pat O`Connor(8) 38pts, 2nd John Brosnan (4) 38pts.,3rd Thomas Kelliher(7) 37 pts., 4th Ger O`Shea (17) 37 pts., 5th Harry O`Neill (13) 35 pts., 6th Joe Sheehan(7) 35 pts. Cat. 1 Brendan Keogh (8) 32pts., Cat. 2 Tadhg O`Connor (16) 34 pts., Cat. 3 Ger Collins (20) 34pts., Next outing June 3rd Dingle Links. .Gaeltacht Scholarship: Any boy or girl registered with Dr. Crokes between the ages of 12 & 18 interested in being considered for a Gaeltacht Scholarship please contact Club Sec.Tracey@0863861609 Fixtures: Fri. April 7th Minor Co. League Dr. Crokes V Spa @6.30p.m. E.K.U16 Mon. April 10th Spa v Dr. Crokes, @ 6.45.p.m, E.K.L. Tues.11th Dr. Crokes v Rathmore@ 6.45p.m. Wed. 12th April Co. League U14 Rathmore v Dr. Crokes @ 7.00.p.m Congratulations: to former minor player Mick Myers from the Fossa club on receiving one of the Presidents awards. Best Wishes: For a speedy recovery to Brian Looney who underwent surgery last week. Congratulations: “ a little birdie “ informed me that one of our Vice – Presidents Bridie O`Shea celebrated her birthday last weekend. Sympathy to the Cooper family on the sudden death of Mick. Mick was a loyal servant of the Dr. Crokes club over a long period. He was Chairman of our Juvenile Section for a number of years in the 80`s, he was referee with Bord Na Og at that time, and for many years he was a selector on our Junior Team. To his wife Maureen, sons Danny, Mark, Mike, Vince, Colm, daughters Geraldine, and Karen grandchildren we offer sincere sympathy. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis
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