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30/08/06 Senior Co. League Div. 1 Dr. Crokes 1-11 Gaeltacht 0-18, played at home on Sat. last we lost to the men from the west in a game where both sides were short their Inter County regulars. Former All Ireland winning captain Dara O`Cinneide showed that he has lost none of his accuracy finishing with a personal tally of 10 points 8 of which came from placed balls. in a game where we played second fiddle in most departments our tendency to concede easy frees was punished time and again. We led by four points after 25 minutes thanks to quick thinking by Andrew Kenneally when a speculative quick free finished in the net but some terrible messing by some of our defenders gifted Gaeltacht 3 points to leave the minimum between the sides at the break. Gaeltacht started the second half in a flurry and had five un-answered points in the opening 8 minutes, it is to our credit that we drew level after 19 minutes at 1-10 to 0-13 but we failed to capitalize and could only manage one score in the final ten minutes while Gaeltacht tagged on 5 points to run out worthy winners by 4 points at the end. Only Kieran O’Leary, John Payne, Brian Looney when moved to wing forward and substitute Michael Moloney can be pleased with there overall performance. Team & Scorers: Kieran Cremin, Shane Doolan, Luke Quinn, Keith McMahon, Bryan O’Donoghue, James Cahillane, John Payne, Ambrose O’Donovan, Batt Moriarty, (0-01) David Moloney (0-01) Andrew Kenneally (1-00) James Fleming (0-03), Kieran O’Leary (0-06) Vince Cooper Brian Looney. Subs: Michael Moloney, Kieran Brosnan, Nicholas Murphy. Jamie Doolan. Lotto: there was no winner of the Jackpot on Sun. last. Numbers drawn were 5,8,18,19. there were 8 match 3`s each receiving €65. Paudie Sheehan c/o Lyno, Noreen Daly Toremore Kilcummin, Jena Myers 16 O`Kellys Villas, R. Whelan c/o J.C.O`Shea`s, Lorcan, Gerard, Fintan 30 St. Brendan’s, Maxwell c/o Speakeasy, Thomas Vanessa 88 Countess Grove, Pat O’Donoghue 2 Mile School. Next weeks Jackpot €6,000. Juvenile Summer Camp: we had a tremendous turn-out for our Annual Summer Camp with over 130 kids participating over the 3 days. As usual they thoroughly enjoyed themselves and undoubtedly there skill levels will improve significantly. We had a very good take-up for the hurling section. Sincere thanks to the coordinators, coaches, and Events Committee for their help in making this special occasion for the development of the kids another overwhelming success. Coiste na Og: On Saturday last we ran a 7-a-side mini blitz for U-10, U-11, U-12. On an inclement morning the turn out was good, all grades were mixed together and the teams played out some very entertaining football. It was great to see all these budding youngsters playing with great skill and a smile on their faces. We finished up at 2 o'clock with all players present being presented with personalized footballs and refreshments. We would like to thank John Lyne of The Stretford Inn for sponsoring all of same and for taking time out to make the presentations to the players East Kerry U12 fixtures. Team 1 Dr. Crokes v Spa Sept. 1st. Kilcummin v Dr. Crokes Sept. 3rd. Team 2 Div. 3 Dr. Crokes v Gneevegulia Sept. 3rd. Development: the last number of weeks our grounds have been a hive of activity with a substantial amount of development work taking place. The third field has been stone-picked and seeded, the pads and cabling for the flood lights have been installed and work is in progress on the building of the terrace overlooking the main pitch. It is also intended to build a number of terracing steps overlooking the second pitch. All this development is worthwhile and necessary and is in line with our policy to keep up-grading our facilities to the highest possible standards for the benefit of members and spectators alike, but it cannot be completed without the necessary finance. 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 We urge all sellers to make a final push so this fund raising venture will be an overwhelming success. Members we seek your support in purchasing ticket(s), Parents this is an investment in your children’s future where they can continue to develop their sporting skills in a healthy and safe environment. It is the present Executive Committee aspiration to develop our facilities to the highest possible standards, you by contributing will help in no small way to achieve a state of the art facility, “One we all can be proud of”. BBQ: the members BBQ held on Friday last was once again an outstanding success. This occasion is fast becoming one of the highlights of the year on the social front where young and old meet in a joyous atmosphere. As usual the organization was first class and all credit must go to the Events Committee, super chefs Pat & Brian, thirst quenching providers Seamie Doc, Philip, and Shane for their efficiency in dispensing the soda and entertainers the O`Mahony brothers Jackie & Colm, and despite the few showers which never materialized into much a wonderful evening was thoroughly enjoyed by the exceptionally large gathering. Anniversary: Congratulations to Brian & Dolores O’Callaghan who celebrated their 21st. wedding anniversary last week end. Congrats: to all our kids who participated in the Community Games Finals over the last 2 weekends, they all who performed admirably. Well done to David Shaw who won gold in the U8 80 meters., Oliver & Hannah Collins, Conor Murphy, Macdara Willis who won bronze in Chess. I’m reliably informed by a shrewd and informative judge that young Christine Cooper was most unlucky in the final and has a great future ahead of her, yet again another precocious talent with a famous surname. Good to see club members Des Clarke Snr. and Seamie Doc on the mend again following their recent procedures to repair some old war wounds. In another week or two they will be back kicking 45`s.
23/08/06 Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto drawn On Mon. Aug. 21st. Numbers drawn were 2,5,9,22. 14 persons matched 3 numbers each receiving €40. Dora Brosnan c/o P. Kenneally, Kate O`Connell Aughacureen, Alex Nagle c/o Chris Ciara Titmarsh 2 Orchard Close, Jack & Nan 6 B.M.C. Eddie Doolan c/o Jim Connelly, Colm Treacy LiaFail Deerpark, Jack O`Keeffe St. Mgts. Rd., Joan & Conor O`Donoghue 27 Cahernane Meadows, Vincent Casey Muckross Road, Geraldine O`Leary c/o Justice Dept. John Collins c/o Lyno, Adrian O`Carroll 11 rock Road, Catherine Hartnett Rookery Close.Jackpot next week €5,700 draw Tatler Jack. Coiste Na Og: On Sat. last we competed in the annual Firies U11 Blitz. We were drawn in a group with spa , Kilcummin, and Glenflesk. Our opening game v Spa saw us take an early lead but as the game progressed our opponents clawed their way back but we held on to win by 3 points. Next up was Glenflesk, this was a cracking game with both teams playing some fine football Glenflesk were victorious in this game our final group game v Kilcummin saw us returning to winning ways and we secured our place in the s/final v Scartaglin. In this game we were always in control and qualified for the final were again our opponents were Glenflesk in an other exciting game were just edged out. Panel: Daniel Healy, Gary Murphy, Michael Casey, Niall Ashe, Shane Lyne, Cillian Regan, Dale Brosnan, Lawrence Byrnes, Tony Brosnan, Jason Brosnan, Jordan Kiely, Darren O`Doherty, Jeremiah Fitzgerald, Sean Hurley, Ryan O’Connor, and Michael Ryan. We would like to thank Firies club for their wonderful hospitality. Attention all U8`s, !0`s, !2`s. there will be mini league competition this Sat. at 10.30a.m. sharp Congratulations: to the Kerry Seniors and Minors on reaching the All Ireland Finals. Our representatives on both teams performed admirably especially the introduction of Johnnie Buckley & Jamie Doolan to the minor forward line where they made a huge contribution to Kerry’s success. Minor Co. Championship: the Minor Championship s/final v East Kerry is now postponed until after the All Ireland. Fixtures: Div. 1 Co. League Dr. Crokes v Gaeltacht Sat. August 26th @ 7p.m. BBQ. Our Annual BBQ takes place this Friday in the Club grounds. All members and there families are invited to attend. All Ireland Tickets: the usual scramble has already begun. Members please note that having paid their Annual Subscription they will automatically be included in the draw. There is no need to be badgering and annoying the club secretary in the coming weeks. Officers are working for the club in a voluntarily capacity and have other commitments so please give them some space during this hectic period. As in the past we try to look after everyone but there is always going to be disappointments. Unfortunately the club secretary is unable to perform miracles and as in previous years all tickets will be distributed in a transparent way. Happy Birthday: Belated congratulations to our Development Officer Der Brosnan who recently reached a certain Milestone. Sympathy: to the family of Clare O`Sullivan late of New Street, to Roland Neher on the death of his uncle Dermot Doolan.
16/08/06 Senior: Co League Div. 1 Dr. Crokes 1-13 Castleisland Desmonds 3-06. An injury time point by Vince Cooper gave Dr. Crokes another brace of co. league points against a gallant Castleisland Desmonds side on Sat. last. it was a fortunate win for the home side who wasted possession with over elaborate hand passing and poor finishing on occasions. Dr. Crokes opened the scoring inside the first minute with a point from Andrew Kenneally, but Desmonds quickly showed they meant business with their aerial power in the full forward line causing serious difficulties for the Dr. Crokes defence they scored the first of their 3 goals in the 7th minute a shot that took a deflection in the square and left goalkeeper Kieran Cremin stranded. points from Kieran O’Leary (3) David Moloney (2) and James Fleming (1) gave Crokes a 3 point lead approaching the break when a great save by Crokes goalkeeper was adjudged to have crossed the line and gave parity at the break 0-07 to 2-01. Desmonds struck first blood in the second half and within 2 minutes had gone into a 4point lead following a point from John Brennan and an expertly taken penalty by centre back Kieran O`Sullivan. Assisted by a strong wind Desmonds began to take route 1 but the switching of James Cahillane to full back helped to stem the tide. Points from Brian Looney (2) and Kieran O’Leary (3) pushed Dr. Crokes in front and when O’Leary who had a personal tally of 1-06 finished to the net in the 22nd minute one felt that Dr. Crokes had done enough but it is the credit of Desmonds that they never stopped trying and scored 3 un-answered points in the last 5 minutes and looked like they had done enough to salvage a point but up stepped Cooper with the winner on the stroke of the final whistle. Best for Dr. Crokes were Keith McMahon, John Payne and James Cahillane in defence Ambrose O’Donovan at midfield while Kieran O’Leary who was the best player on view constantly posed a threat in the forwards.
Coiste Na Og:
Last Saturday a
Dr. Crokes U10 selection travelled to Spa GAA Club to play in an U10
Blitz. We were grouped with Rathmore, Fossa and Knocknagree,
playing some lovely football. We topped our group with Fossa taking
the second spot. In the semi-final we played Dunmanway and playing
against the breeze, we got some quick goals and led at half time.
In the second half we again dominated and won with plenty to spare.
U14 Girls Crowned Co. Champions. Dr. Crokes 4-10 L. Rangers 4-06. There was great joy at Currow last Wednesday evening where our u14 girls were crowned county champions following a fantastic battle with Laune Rangers. This was a total show of commitment and drive which saw some fantastic scores, and great teamwork and superb skills from the girls, having led by 1-09 to 1-02 at half time the girls upped their performance in the second half with scores from Blaithin Cronin,(3-03) Edel Cronin ( 0-4),Rhianne O Shea. (1-02) Rebbaca Galvin (0-1). This was a super performance by all the girls and all the hard work put in all year was rewarded when the trophy was presented to Rebbaca Galvin captain of this wonderful team. Well done to all involved and thanks to all who helped Catherine and Marie the team trainers. Panel:1 Laura Moloney. 2 Laura Kelly. Kelly Payne. 4 Emma Cronin. 5 Karena O Leary. 6 Sophie Daly 7 Ciara O Shea 8 Edel Cronin 9 Rhianne O Shea 10 Rebbaca Galvin 11 Bliathin Cronin 12 Megan Buckley 13 Megan Kiely 14 Trish Murphy 15 Sarah Brosnan 16 Caoimhe Bonner 17 Ellen Buckley 18 Aisling Hartnett 19 Lauren O Sullivan Lotto: the lotto on Sun. last August 13th was not won. Numbers drawn were 5, 13, 15, 24. there were 11 match 3 winners each receiving €50. Peggy O`Brien 52 Ardshanavooly, Peggy O`Dowd Muckross, Derry Kelly c/o Lyno, Aoife O`Connell 87 Scrahan Mews, Ronnie Whealan c/o Speak Easy, D. O`Donoghue 8 Scrahan, Patricia Whealan Rathduane Rathmore, Mgt. O`Donoghue 44 Woodlawn Park, Mary O`Connor Curragh Aghadoe, Rita Kelly c/o Lyno, Mike Bustin 10 St. Brendans, Jackpot next week €5,400 Draw Stretford End. Best wishes: to our large contingent of Kerry panellists on both the Minors & Seniors along with the Maor Uisces on Sun. next in the All Ireland S/Finals. Summer Camp: the annual Summer Camp takes place on Tues. Wed. Thurs. August 22nd, 23rd, 24th. @ 11.00a.m. Registration at 10.30a.m. Cost €25. BBQ: Our annual BBQ takes place on Fri. August 25th@ 6.30p.m. in the Club grounds. All members and their families are invited to attend. Good food and craic guaranteed. Golf Society: Former star corner forward and ace free-taker Ger O`Shea showed he has lost none of his unerring accuracy when winning the inaugural Presidents (Paddy O`Shea`s) prize around the sylvan settings of Kenmare on Sat. last. We had a magnificent turn out on the day which once again was wonderfully organised by the tremendous committee who deserve credit from all the society members for their efficiency which always works like a well oiled machine. On a very warm day the scoring was also hot off the tips. This is the second outing that Ger has won this season and it is looking that he is odds on to win the golfer of the Year, Results: 1st Ger O Shea (17) 40 pts, 2nd Denis Coleman (6) 39pts, 3rd Harry O Neill (13) 39pts, , 4th Brian Clarke (7) 38pts 5th Pat Cussen (5) 38 pts, 6th Shane Horgan (4) 37 pts. Cat 1 Seamie O Connor (10) 36pts, Stephen McCarthy (12) 36pts. Cat 2 Vince Casey (15) 36 pts, Michael Howard (14) 36 pts, Cat 3 David Looney (18) 35 pts, Christy Sheehan (19) 33 pts. Next outing in Skellig Bay on October 14th.
9/08/06 Lotto: The Jackpot on Bank Holiday Monday Night was not won, numbers drawn were 1,12,13,14. 6 persons matched 3 numbers each received €85, Leslie c/o Kly. Towers, Darragh Horgan 35289, B.I.M.K. c/o Mella, Pat O`Leary Knockeenduff, Sherry LŔmour Brasbys Lane, Mary Clifford c/o Lyno. Jackpot next week €5,100 draw Vintage. O`Sullivan Cup: Dr Crokes “B” 0-13 Currow “B”1-8 This was a very well contested game at Currow where Dr Crokes won the battle of the black and amber sides thank to an outstanding display from David Moloney who scored seven points of his side’s total. Currow it was who made the early running and were four points to the good by the end of the first quarter with two points each from Denis Dennehy and Liam Brosnan. The winners recovered however with points from Moloney, Johnny O’Sullivan and Mike O’Donoghue to trail by just a single point at the break, 4 points to 3. Dr Crokes had the first two scores on the resumption, one of them a massive free by Moloney from over fifty yards, to take the lead, but points from Shane O’Shea and Liam Brosnan restored Currow’s lead. Points by Brian Clarke, David Moloney and David Looney edged the town side two clear at the three quarter stage, but then Currow’s David Fleming struck for a goal after a defensive mistake and the sides were level on three further occasions before late points from Moloney and Mike O’Donoghue secured a deserved victory for Dr Crokes. Scorers: Dr Crokes “B”; David Moloney 0-7, Michael O’Donoghue and David Looney 0-2 each, Johnny O’Sullivan and Brian Clarke 0-1 each U21 Championship Q/final. Dr. Crokes 3-08 St. Brendans 3-14.
Played at Lewis road on Thurs. August 3rd. a well prepared St. Brendans side had a convincing win over Dr. Crokes in this keenly contested game. St. Brendans opened brightly and led after 6mins. 1-02 to 0-00 with the goal coming from centre forward Conor Daly in a rare attack in the ninth minute Dr. Crokes full forward Florence McCarthy slipped the cover and finished to the net. the better combining St. Brendans forward line and after twenty two minutes led 3-04 to 1-01 their goals coming Seamus O`Neill and David O`Callaghan, Kieran O`Leary replied with a goal for Dr. Crokes to narrow the gap to leave the half time score 3-07 to 2-02 in favour of St. Brendans. on the resumption Dr. Crokes through caution to the wind and when Andrew Kenneally was upturned in the square in the second minute Shane Doolan expertly tucked away the penalty to narrow the gap. it is to Dr. Crokes credit that they continued to plug away and kicked some good points in the 2nd period and at one stage had reduced the defecit to 4 points but the stonger St. Brendans side were never in danger. best for St. Brendans were Stephen O`Mahony, Eoin O`Neill, Daniel Doyle, David Culloty Martin Ferris and Seamus O`Neill. while for Dr. Crokes Luke Quinn, Tommy Ryan Johnny O`Sullivan Kieran O`Leary Brian Looney and sub John Payne tried hardest.
Dr. Crokes: James Hurley, Tommy Ryan, Shane Doolan, Darren Coffey, Paudie Sheehan, Luke Quinn, James O`Regan, HJohnny O`Sullivan, andrew Kenneally. Podge O`Donoghue, florence McCarthy, Billy O`Leary, Kieran O`Leary, Pat Buckley, Brian Looney. Sub: John Payne, Mark O`Connor, N.B. this was a meaningless competition for club sides, it is time for the powers tat be realize that clubs have not a endless supply of players between the ages of 19& 21 and must rely on minor players. The mind boggles that a club must play a championship fixture without being able to field their strongest team. It is now time to reverse this nonsensical decision Minor Championship q/final DR CROKES 2-7 AUSTIN STACKS 2-5 Dr Crokes qualified for a semi-final meeting with East Kerry when they defeated Austin Stacks in this PK County Minor Football Championship Quarter-final at the Stacks Club Grounds in Connolly Park on Friday night. Twelve minutes into the second half, Stacks had built up a 2-5 to 1-3 lead and appeared set for victory, but the Tralee side failed to score for the remaining 18 minutes and Dr Crokes, sensing their opponents were there for the taking, pounced to produce a match-winning 1-4 without reply. Gavin Tucker, Fionn Fitzgerald, David O’Leary, Barry O’Connell and the outstanding Michael Moloney were best for Dr. Crokes It was that kind of a game. Scores were in scarce supply but the closeness of the exchanges ensured interest throughout. Stacks led by 1-4 to 1-2 at interval. The Rock got off to a dream start when Dr Crokes goalkeeper Alan Kelly somehow failed to hold a speculative punt from David White and as a result, the leather ended up in the net. Crokes’ normally reliable sharpshooter Jamie Doolin did not bring his shooting boots with him, and missed a number of chances throughout from play and frees. Crokes’ Donal Cronin scored his side’s goal in the 16th minute, when he availed of a fine pass from Daithi Casey to finish to the net Outstanding substitute Shane Carroll scored a fine individual goal to put Stacks five points clear with eighteen minutes to play, but the Rockies failed to score for the remainder of the game, despite having a number of good opportunities which were not availed of. Vitally for Dr Crokes, The Rockies grip at centre-field also began to loosen at this stage. With five minutes remaining, County Minor Johnnie Buckley struck to score his side’s second goal. The Killarney side now had the scent of victory in their nostrils, and minors from Jamie Doolin, from a free, and Donal Cronin sealed a famous victory for the Killarney side. Crokes now play East Kerry in the last four, and what an encounter that should be, while Stacks are left to ponder on what might have been had they availed of all their chances. Team and Scorers: Dr Crokes: Alan Kelly, David O’Leary, Michael Moloney 1-0, Fionn Fitzgerald, Barry O’Connell, Jonathan Clarke, Timmy Dudley, Gavin Tucker 0-1 (0-1 free), Ian Howard, Ruairi Mangan, Johnny Buckley 0-1 (0-1f), Daithi Casey, Donal Cronin 1-1, Jamie Doolin 0-4 (0-3f), TJ Cronin 0-1.
Coiste na Og: U16 Co. Championship s/final we were defeated by a much stronger Kerins O`Rahillys side on 1-13 to 1-07 score line. Played in Castleisland on Wed. August 2nd our opponents were physically stronger in all departments and better able to take their scores on the night. Saturday morning sessions for U`6,8`&10`s are now discontinued for the holiday period, our next gathering and parents are asked to take note is the “Summer Camp” the dates are Tues., Wed., Thurs., August 22nd, 23rd, 24th. Times 11am to 3pm. Cost €25 which includes a Dr. Crokes school/rucksack to each participant. Golf Society: the inaugural Presidents (Paddy O`Shea) Prize of the society is on in Kenmare this Saturday August 12th. Congratulations to Kerry on a magnificent victory in Croke Park on Sat. last. Tickets: attention all members who require tickets for the All Ireland s/final, please inform Hon. Sec. Tracey O`Shea before this weekend. This is a requirement under the new booking scheme. 2/08/06East Kerry Minor League: Short 6 regulars we scored 3 late points to snatch a draw in this re-arranged minor league tie v Rathmore. Played at home on Sat. last we led at the break 1-09 to 2-04 but we fell behind for the first time in the 20th minute to well take Rathmore penalty who then proceeded to increase their lead but great credit is due to our young lads who never stopped trying and fought all the way to the final whistle and level the game on a score line of Dr. Crokes 1-16 Rathmore 3-10. Team: David Neeson, Chris Egan, Jonathan Clarke, David O`Leary, Timmy Dudley, Barra O`Connell, Fionn Fitzgerald, Diarmuid O`Donovan, Gavin Tucker, Ruairi Mangan, Donal Cronin, David Casey, Denis Galvin, John Bartlett, T.J.Cronin, Pat Fuller, Michael McMahon.Fixtures: this Friday August 4th Co. Minor Championship/Final Austin Stacks v Dr. Crokes @ Connolly Park @ 7.15p.m. Congratulations: to the successful Kerry teams last weekend. Dr. Crokes players contributed handsomely to the Minor & Senior successes scoring 5 goals between the two games, Eoin Brosnan with a hat trick and Colm Cooper against Longford in the qualifiers and Johnny Buckley in the Minor Quarter final against Mayo. Best wishes to the seniors this weekend against Armagh in All Ireland q/final. Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto on Sun. Numbers drawn were 6,10,12,13. 9 persons matched 3 numbers each receiving €60. Fiona O`Shea 12 Bridgefield, Susanne Doherty O`Kellys Villas, Tony Fleming c/o Lyno, Jason O`Donoghue c/o Lyno, Michael Doherty Snr. O`Kellys Villas, Padraigh Lynch Ross Road, Mary Corkerry Corkerrys Bar, M.N.C.B.Parker 32 Hazlewood Drive, Derek Farrell Newtoncashel Co. Longford. Jackpot next week €4,800 draw in J.C.O`Shea`s. Golf Society: The timesheet for Presidents Paddy O`Shea`s Prize on August 12th at Kenmare Golf Club is now opened at the usual sources.
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