January Reports 2007
 

31/01/07

All Ireland Q/Final: Dr. Crokes 2-12 St. Brendan’s 0-05.

A tremendous second half performance gave us a victory over  St. Brendan’s in this AIB club championship q/final  in Ruislip on Sun. last. Playing with the aid of a strong wind on a heavy pitch in the opening half we found it difficult to shake off a committed St. Brendan’s side who undoubtedly kept in touch due to the exploits of their goalkeeper who made numerous magnificent saves and had a few hearts fluttering at half time. Reverting to our tried and trusted passing game against the elements in the second period we carved open the St. Brendan’s defense on numerous occasions and when the Gooch converted the first of two penalties when Ambrose O’Donovan was hauled down this game was over as a contest. Our half back line of Batt Moriarty, Michael Moloney and Eanna Kavanagh along with Man of the Match Brian Mc Mahon & Ambrose O’Donovan at midfield snuffed out the St. Brendan’s threat and gave the forward line adequate supply of ball. The forward line as a unit always looked threatening and a return of 2-12 in heavy conditions speaks volumes.

Team; Kieran Cremin, Keith McMahon, Luke Quinn, Shane Doolan, Batty Moriarty, Michael Moloney, Eanna Kavanagh, Brian McMahon, Ambrose O’Donovan, Brian Looney, Kieran Brosnan (0-010 , James Fleming (Capt.) (0-02) Colm Cooper, (2-06) Eoin Brosnan (0-01), Kieran O’Leary (0-02) Subs; Vince Cooper, David Moloney (0-01) James Cahillane, John Payne, Bryan O’Donoghue.

Cricklewood: unlike the words of the song on this occasion there was no glasses flying neither were biddies crying but nevertheless The “Craic” was still good in Cricklewood. Our large band of traveling supporters well in excess of 450 who traveled  from Killarney, London residents,  others from various destinations in England, along with Ulick O`Sullivan and daughter Therese who made the long journey from Chicago thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the Crown and other hostelries in North London. It was a great opportunity for many of our emigrants to meet up with old friend and playing colleagues. After three sessions of late night chanting their was many a hoarse voicein the Hotel lobby on Monday morning as people prepared to return home. The players along with the management would like to thank each and everyone for their support.

Deeply indebted: Dr. Crokes club are deeply indebted to the Kerry exiles in London for all their help and courtesy in the organization of last weekends trip to London, especially Noel O`Sullivan, Chairman London Kerrymans Association, Christy Kissane, Dan O`Sullivan, for their various and numerous contributions, Des Mc Nulty  who had the logistical headache of ferrying the large volume of supporters to and from the various Airport destinations and  Ms.Carol Wheatley along with the management and staff of the Crown Moran Hotel Cricklewood for their professionalism help and courtesy at all times.

 

Super Draw: the fourth Super Draw was held on Thurs. Jan. 25th.

1st. Prize round the World Trip was won by Paudie Lynch Beaufort, 2nd 4 Shopping Trip to New York, James Duggan Waterloo Blarney Co. Cork. 3rd. €1,000 Eamon O`Sullivan  Castleisland, 4th €500 Eileen Foley New Street, 5th Weekend Break Niall Sheehan Headford.

Fixtures: East Kerry U21 Championship Cordal v Dr. Crokes Sat. Feb. 3rd. @ 1pm.

 

24/01/07

Ladies Minor Football Final: Dr. Crokes 4-14  Currow 2-04. in the delayed 2006 Co. minor final Dr. Crokes were victorious. This is the first ladies Minor title for the club and hopefully the first of many victories in 2007. the teams were level at the break Dr. Crokes 1-06, Currow 2-03. we had the aid of the breeze in the second half and what a wonderful team performance the girls displayed, with a tremendous work effort and will to win laid the foundation for the victory, the backline of Danielle O’Brien, Edel O’Carroll, Michelle Brosnan, Mags. O’Connor, Kerry Beckett, Niamh O`Shea and Kelly Payne were all excellent and held their opponents to a solitary point in the second half. At midfield Amanda Brosnan an the superb Caoimhe Willis worked tirelessly and provided the forwards ably led by Niamh Sheehan and supported by Lisa Courtney, Fiona Brady, Annie McMonagle, Brianna Kelly, and Rebecca Galvin  with an abundance of possession. The future of ladies football is bright as this a very young team many of whom are still U14, & U16 and coach James Cronin mantra is “upwards and onwards”. Training will continue on Tues. evenings @ 6.15p.m Team & subs: Danielle O’Brien, Niamh O`Shea, Kerry Beckett, Kelly Payne, Michelle Brosnan, Edel O’Carroll, mags. O’Connor, Caoimhe Willis, Amanda Brosnan, Fiona Brady, Annie MacMonagle, Brianna Kelly, Lisa Courtney, Niamh Sheehan, Rebecca Galvin, Michelle Fleming, Laura Moloney, Edel Cronin, Emma Galvin. After the game Ladies Co. Board Secretary Catherine Keogh presented the trophy to winning captain Amanda Brosnan.      

Lotto: there was no winner of the Jackpot  of €5,700 on Sun. night. Numbers drawn were 7,12,16,20. 13 people matched 3 numbers each receiving €40. Noel Moloney 38929, Eileen Switzer Daltons Ave., Laura O`Shea 12 Bridgefield, Tim O`Halloran c/o M.Harmon, Jimmy Hannon c/o Dept. 2ga Liebherr, Kathryn Griffin 6 B.M.C. Mick Horgan Kilcummin, Niall O’Mara 37 High Street, Ger Moynihan c/o J.C`s. G. McSweeney c/o Matt Courtney, Donie O`Sullivan 0868404900, Oliver Heffernan c/o Laurels, Timothy O`Sullivan 30 St. Brendan’s. Next weeks Jackpot €6,000 draw Speak Easy Tues. Jan. 30th.

All Ireland Q/F. the throw in time has been confirmed as 1.30pm. on Jan. 28th.To facilitate the large number of supporters traveling to London we are providing a return bus service from Crown Moran Hotel Cricklewood to Ruislip. Buses leave Hotel at 11.30pm. returning 1 hour after completion of game.  Return ticket cost €12 and must be purchased in advance. These tickets will only be available from John Keogh 0876866189, & Donie O’Leary 0862593731.

for supporters who are traveling to the game we have made arrangements to transfer people to Crown Moran Hotel from various Airports and return coach trip on Mon. to Airport at a minor cost: to secure seat on the coaches please contact the following.

Sat. flight Cork - Gatwick flight: contacts Anne Byrnes & Deborah Ann O`Shea,

Sat. flight Kerry – Stanstead contact Aidan Kiely.

Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue will say Mass for supporters on Sun. morning in the Barnett Room @ 10am.

AGM: will take place in the clubhouse on Wed. Jan. 31st @ 7.30p.m. all members are requested to attend. Hon. Sec. Tracey O`Shea & Hon. Treasurer Deirdre Cremin have indicated that they will not be seeking re-election

Congratulations: to our goalkeeper Kieran Cremin & Brid Brosnan who recently got engaged on the Kerry Trip to Australia. Kieran popped the question at Australia’s most easterly point Byron Bay.

Much joy last week for the Coopers with two new arrivals, congratulations to Danny & Annette on the birth of a daughter Sarah, and to Vince & Helen on the birth of a boy Liam.

Best Wishes: to Noreen Foran who is currently indisposed.

Sympathy: to the relatives of the late Tom Hussy & Bernie O’Connor.

 

17/01/07

Lotto: there was no winner of the Lotto on Sun. January 14th. numbers drawn were 5,11,12,24. 7 persons matched 3 numbers each receiving €75. Sheila Casey c/o Chateau, Marian Finnegan c/o D. Sheehan, Paul Cronin c/o Corkerrys,  Corkerrys Punters, Tracy Fleming 21 St. Brendan’s, Jimmy & Chris c/o Liebherr, Mike Dwyer c/o Speakeasy. Next weeks Jackpot €5,700.

All Ireland Q/F. the throw in time has been confirmed as 1.30pm. on Jan. 28th.To facilitate the large number of supporters traveling to London we are providing a return bus service from Crown Moran Hotel Cricklewood to Ruislip. Buses leave Hotel at 11.30pm. returning 1 hour after completion of game.  Return ticket cost €12 and must be purchased in advance. These tickets will only be available from John Keogh 0876866189, & Donie O’Leary 0862593731.

Super Draw: the next draw takes place on Thursday January 25th in the clubhouse @ 9pm.

AGM: will take place in the clubhouse on Wed. Jan. 31st @ 7.30p.m. all members are requested to attend. Hon. Sec. Tracey O`Shea & Hon. Treasurer Deirdre Cremin have indicated that they will not be seeking re-election. Please ensure that nomination papers and motions for consideration are returned to the Hon. Sec. by Jan. 24th.

Congratulations: belated congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. John Galvin Muckross Road who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Ruislip Trip: for supporters who are traveling to the game we have made arrangements to transfer people to Crown Moran Hotel from various Airports and return coach trip on Mon. to Airport at a minor cost: to secure seat on the coaches please contact the following.

Sat. flight Cork - Gatwick flight: contacts Anne Byrnes & Deborah Ann O`Shea,

Fri. flight  Kerry - Standstead contacts Der Brosnan & Tracey O`Shea,

Sat. flight Kerry – Stanstead contact Aidan Kiely

10/01/07

Lotto:Jackpot on Sun. Jan. 7th was not won numbers drawn were 2,6,13,20. 5 persons matched 3 numbers each receiving €100 Harry Bartlett 92 Woodlawn Park, Tom Daly Toremore Kilcummin, Darina Coffey Innisfallen Aghadoe, Richie Payne 43 St. Brendans Tce., John Fleming Toremore Kilummin. Jackpot Sun Jan. 14th €5,400. The Jackpot held on Tues. Jan. 2nd was not won numbers drawn were 2,5,6,7, 8 persons matched 3 numbers Shane Kavanagh Muckross Road, Padraig O`Shea 12 Bridgefield, Marie Moloney 31879, R. Healy 37326, Catherine Hartnett Rookery Close, Mary Kelly c/o Gene Doc. D.J. O’Leary 9 Scrahan, Tim O`Sullivan 160 Pinewood. Each received €65.

All Ireland Q/final: preparations are at an advanced stage for the trip to London w/e Jan. 28th. v St. Brendans. In order to facilitate the large numbers of supporters who have indicated that they are traveling to the game the club intend to run a coach service from the Crown Moran Hotel Cricklewood to Ruislip for the game at a modest cost further details next week.

Diary: Next super draw Thurs. Jan. 25th Clubhouse @ 9.00p.m. AGM Wed. Jan 31st. 7.30p.m. sharp Clubhouse

 

03/01/07

Lotto: the Jackpot of €4,500 was not won in the draw held on Dec. 27th. numbers drawn were 9,17,19,21, 11 persons matched 3 numbers Patricia Philips  O`Kellys Villas, Conor Lynch 46 Bridgefield, Nelius O’Connell Mike Murphy  C/O Legion, Michael Brosnan 30058 Sandra  Murphy Rock Road, Jerry  Lyne Knockeenduff, Christine Cooper 64 Ardshanavooly, Frank Hayes 57 Pinewood, Paul & Jonathan Clarke Kilbrean, Eddie O’Connor 99 Ardshanavooly.

All Ireland Q/final: preparations are at an advanced stage for the trip to London w/e Jan. 28th. v St. Brendans. In order to facilitate the large numbers of supporters who have indicated that they are traveling to the game the club intend to run a coach service from the Crown Moran Hotel Cricklewood to Ruislip for the game at a modest cost further details to follow.

Golf Society: the annual Xmas Scramble was held in the Ross G.C. on St. Stephens Day, the winning combination were Liam Hartnett, Vince Casey & Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue. The Golfer of the Year award was presented to the winner Ger O`Shea at a enjoyable ceremony at the Speak Easy. Much hidden talent which heretofore was unidentified emerged on the evening. Ger was presented with the Eddie Barry Memorial Cup. The 2007 President & Captain are Jackie Looney and Sean Brosnan respectively. Wishing them every success on the fairways

Super Draw: The third draw took place in the Clubhouse on Wed. Dec. 20th. under the stewardship of chairman Patrick O`Sullivan 1st. Ford Focus Car, John C.O`Shea High Street, Killarney, 2nd. Trip to Paris James Devaney 5 Retreat Road Athlone Co. Westmeath, 3rd €1,000 Aoife O’Leary Ballinahulla,  Ballydesmond, Co. Cork. 4th €500 James Arthur 25 St. Brendan’s Tce., Killarney. 5th Weekend break London, Matthew Courtney St. Brendan’s Tce., Congratulations to all. Next draw Thurs. January 25th 2007@ 9p.m.

Kids Xmas Party: we are deeply indebted to Eamon & Valerie Courtney Killarney Oaks who once again sponsored the occasion which was a wonderful success.

Australia: best wishes for an enjoyable trip down under to our Kerry Panelists Colm Cooper, Eoin Brosnan, Kieran Cremin, Kieran O’Leary Co. Board Officer Patrick O`Sullivan, and team masseur Harry O’Neill who along with their wives and girl friends embarked last week.

Best wishes: the Officers and members wish club stalwart John Daly, Knockeenduff a speedy recovery from a recent setback.

Congratulations: to Eoin Brosnan & Mary Collins who announced their engagement over the Christmas period and also to John & Karen Galvin on their new arrival.