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28/06/06 Senior: Co. Championship we have been drawn against the winners of Milltown/Castlemaine v Legion in the quarter final. We drew Spa in the O’Donoghue Cup and Currow B in the O`Sullivan Cup. Junior Co. League: Dr. Crokes 0-15 Austin Stacks 0-10. played at home on the 21st June this was an amazing type of game, we started well kicking some tremendous points and at the interval led 0-9 to 0-04. Austin Stacks came out a much more determined side in the second half and kicked six points without reply in the 3rd quarter to go into the lead. There was a complete reversal in the final quarter when again it was our turn to kick 6 points without reply. This game marked the return of David Moloney making his seasonal debut after his sojourn in South America he showed a high level of fitness scoring 5 points which augurs well for the rest of the season and he will no doubt be a huge addition to the Senior squad. A very depleted team traveled to Gallarus on Friday night where they were heavily defeated by the Gaeltacht. Coiste Na Og:
U11 on Wednesday night Dr. Crokes B played their final group
game away to Kenmare. We started this game superbly and led at half
time by 4-2 to 1-3. In the second half each player gave everything
they had to run our clear winners by a score of 6-9 to 3-6, with all
six forwards scoring along with the midfield and centre backs. This
was a fine performance indeed. U12 Team 1 Dr. Crokes 4-04 Laune Rangers 4-10 Highly entertaining game with both teams very committed, Dr. Crokes had the better of exchanges in the opening half and led at half time by two points with 3 goals from Lawrence Byrnes. In the second half Laune Rangers had the better of the early exchanges and scored 2 goals in the first 10 minutes. Dr. Crokes were playing catch up for the remainder of the game and found it difficult to breach the L. Rangers defense. Impressive displays from Cian O`Lionaird, Michael O`Leary in defense Will Horan and Mike Sexton tried hardest up front. Panel: Paul Clifford, Eric O’Connor, Will Horan Jason Lyne, MacDara Willis, Cian OLionaird. Michael Sexton, Johnny Courtney Niall O`Riordan, Johnny O’Leary, Mikey O’Leary, Lawrence Byrnes, Tony Brosnan, Gavin O`Shea, Gearoid Coughlan, Keith Flynn. Team 2 Dr. Crokes 6-9 Laune Ranger 7-08. we were under severe pressure in the first half and trailed to what looked to be a unassailable lead of 5-04 to 0-01 at half time. A number of positional switches at half time had the desired effect. Jordan Kiely moved to midfield and with Ristard Clifford took control and with a plentiful supply going to the forwards Sean Hurley and Jeremiah Fitzgerald scored some great goals we led but with the last kick of the game Laune Rangers got the winning score after a well worked move. Defenders Shane Lyne, Mike O`Shea were very solid. U14: We defeated Fossa on score line of 3-18 to 5-08 in E.K.L. Played at Lewis Road on Monday night some of the football played in this game was of the highest quality. In arrears at the interval by the minimum we dominated the first 15 minutes of the second half kicking some tremendous points and three goals by Bryan O`Shea, Daniel Healy, and Derrick Maye ensured victory. Others who impressed were Anthony Keogh, Conor McGill, Chris Brady, Cian O`Neill and Anthony Cronin. Feile Peil : Best of luck to young Dylan O’Neill who lines out with New York in this weekend Feile to be played in Wicklow. Dylan is the son of Pat & Noreen(Tatler) so club stalwarts Grandfather Eddie Tatler and uncles Patrick O`Sullivan & Harry O’Neill will be monitoring his progression. Lotto: There was no winner of the jackpot on Sun. night. Numbers drawn were 3, 9, 20, 23. there were 18 match 3`s each receiving €30. Next weeks Jackpot €3,300 draw Tatler Jack. Congratulations; to our Vice-Presidents Dan & Nellie Kavanagh who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last weekend. Wishing them many more years of happiness. Sympathy: to the family of Mrs. Mai O`Leary Flesk Bar Fixtures: Junior Co. League Fri; June 30th Dr. Crokes v Dingle, Div. 1 Sunday Dr. Crokes v Listowel Emmetts @ 2.30p.m. 21/06/06 Co. Championship: Dr. Crokes 4-14 Kenmare 1-06. played at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday night we easily overcome the challenge of Kenmare to reach the q/final of the championship. Virtually dominant in all areas of the field we played a tremendous brand of football throughout and our passing and movement especially in the forward line was a joy to savour. The majority of the critics on the hill were in unison that it was a very workmanlike performance all orchestrated by Colm Cooper who adopted a roving role and became the main provider ably assisted up front by 3 goal hero Andrew Kenneally, Kieran O`Leary, (Capt).James Fleming, and Brian Looney. Eoin Brosnan playing in a more defensive role always posed a threat when storming through the centre and our entire back line were always in control expertly marshaled by goalkeeper Kieran Cremin who stopped a point blank shot in the 14th minute on one of the few occasions when our defense was breached. Management will be delighted to have overcome the first hurdle and been given the opportunity to utilize the bench.Team; Kieran Cremin, Shane Doolan, Luke Quinn, James Cahillane, Batt Moriarty, Michael Moloney, Eanna Kavanagh, Kieran Brosnan, Ambrose O`Donovan, Eoin Brosnan(0-02), Andrew Kenneally(3-01),James Fleming(0-03), Kieran O`Leary (0-01), Colm Cooper (0-04) Brian Looney (0-01). Subs: Edmund O`Sullivan (0-01), Bryan O`Donoghue, Vince Cooper, Nicholas Murphy (0-01) John Payne (1 0). Lotto: The Jackpot of €4,800 on Sun night last was won by well known Club supporter Evelyn O`Regan. Numbers drawn were 6,7,8,15. this was the third occasion that the Jackpot has been won by a member of the O`Regan household, they certainly have the midas touch, congratulations. There were 5 match 3 winners each receiving €100. Sheila Daly Knockeendubh, Joan Corkerry High Street, Tim Lenihan Boherbue, Ciaran o`Sullivan Gneevegulia, Leslie c/o Towers. Next weeks Jackpot €3,000 draw in Stretford End. Coiste na Og: Under 14 hurling team travelled to Skibbereen last weekend to test their skills against other teams from around Ireland and London in Féile na nGael. Resplendent in their new tracksuits and gear specially acquired for this big step in their development and with the help of sponsors, Uhlsport Slieve Bloom Manor B&B Muckross Road, AIB Killarney, ESB Moneypoint, Ulster Bank and Coca Cola, all 24 hurlers set off on their venture. The first game against Skibereen’s O’Donovan Rossa team was hard fought, with both teams sharing the spoils in the first quarter. Ryan O’Carroll started the scoring with a point from 20 meters out, which was followed by another from a well taken free by Evan O’Donoghue. Midway through this half the Crokes boys took a lead of three point after Aodhán Burns shot two points over from play and Bryan O’Shea scored a great point from the sideline about 25 metres out. All this effort was wiped out when Skib scored a goal. But the Crokes would not lie down. First Ryan Carroll drove on goal. But the Skib goalkeeper saved a superb shot. However, Brendan O’Keeffe came back on another attack and slotted a brilliant shot to the back of the net, to have Crokes leading 1-5 to 1-2 at half time. Brendan O’Keeffe started the second half with a monster point from 45 metres out against a very strong breeze. Unfortunately, this was Crokes only score in the second half. With the aid of the wind, O’Donovan Rossas launched attack after attack. Graham Fleming in goal pulled of a series of fantastic saves. Captain Senan Lavery, Jason O’Shea and Jonathan Clery put in huge efforts to hold the line. However, Skib brought the game back to a single point and in the dying moments saw a shot skim off a Crokes helmet to take an unnatural loop into the goal. This stroke of bad luck meant a loss for Dr Cokes in a game where they had dominated and showed the better skills. The next opposition was another Cork team Kilmacabea. This was the game of this group, with the lead ebbing a flowing like the tide. Unfortunately the tide was out for Crokes when the final whistle blew. Again a late goal saw game lost by two points. Evan O’Donoghue slotted over two frees from 45 meters out and then banged home a 21 yard free for a goal. Brendan O’Keeffe scored another point from 20 meters and out the right. In the second half, Tadgh Moore rose to catch a lobbing ball on the 13 meter line turned a slotted a beauty to ripple the net. Anthony Cronin finished the scoring with a point from right side 13 meters out. Kieran O’Donnell and Conor Fitzgerald were fantastic in defence, as they were in the first match, cutting off attack after attack. Laurence Byrnes played his heart out a betrayed his young age with the maturity of his game. Late in the second half he received an injury and had to leave the game. The final game was against a London side. They Crokes boys were determined not to return to Killarney without a victory under their belt. We got a great start. Matthew Moynihan pulled a ball out of the air a hammered home a goal. Brendan O’Keeffe took two points from play with Anthony Cronin adding another. Then came a golden period for Crokes. It started with Anthony Cronin chasing down a ball that was given up by most for a wide. But Anthony kept it in play, turned a banged home a goal from close range. Anthony Keogh and Aodhán Burns followed up with goals of their own from the 13 meter line, one right, one left. Evan O’Donoghue finished off this brace of goals from a 20 meter free. Brendan O’ Keeffe changed tack and floated a point from way out and on the left. Tadhg Moore completed the scoring with a huge score, a goal from the right hand side and surely 45 meters out. The final score was 6-5 to 3-6 in favour of Crokes. Senan Lavery (Capt) lead his team by example and was a tower of strength in defence, picking up every attack that came his way and always came out on top. He was ably assisted by Vice-Captain Conor Fitzgerald. Graham Fleming showed great agility as he stopped shot after shot in this game. Crokes left the tournament in positive mood, with the sweet taste of victory. The entire panel played their hearts out and nothing more could have been asked of these boys. They returned in spades the support they got from parents and family who travelled to see them play and from Club members and committee at home along with our generous sponsors. A bit of bad luck and the hop of a ball were all that between Crokes and a spot in the semi-final. Our lads came away in the knowledge that their ability to hurl is on a par with their counterparts in Cork and London. They have learned a lot from the experience and will have gained a confidence in their skill levels that will stand to them as they face the County League final in a few weeks. Foireann: Graham Fleming, Evan O’Donoghue, Alex Goggin, Bryan O’Shea, David Leacy, Cian Mc Dermott, Conor Fitzgerald (vice-capt), Jonathan Clery, Ciarán O’Donnell, Anthony Keogh, Ignatius Curtin, Senan Lavery (capt), Paul Clifford, Aodhán Burns, Brendan O’Grady, Anthony Cronin, John Ivory, Jason O’Shea, Brendan O’Keeffe, Tadgh Moore, Laurence Byrnes, Cian Ó Lionáird, Matthew Moynihan, Ryan O’Carroll. U14 football: after their defeat at the hands of Glenflesk Dr. Crokes bounced back to defeat Firies 5-04 to 2-07 in the EKL at home on June 12th. We were 5points in arrears at half time but inspirational play by Gordan Buckley(capt.) paved the way for a fight back. A capital goal by Anthony Keogh gave us the lead we never relinquished. Our games remaining in this competition v Gneevegulia , Fossa and Kenmare. U`10`s: returned to Dromtariffe for the Brian Cronin Memorial Tournament following an impressive 1st group stages winning all three games they were grouped for the cup with strong cork opposition in Macroom, Inniscarra, and Ballyclough. We began with an impressive win over Macroom on a sweltering hot day there was a delay in commencing our second game and we started poorly against Inniscarra and with each game only 10mins. aside we found ourselves well in arrears at the break in the second half we rallied and were only defeated by two points. In the third and final group game we easily accounted for Ballyclough but it was not enough to make the final. On behalf of all the team mentor we wish to thank Dromtariffe club for their hospitality, this was a great learning process for these talented youngsters who are a credit to the club and their families. The late Brian Cronin who this magnificent tournament is played in memory of was a nephew of our former club Chairman Donie & Mike O`Leary. U11`s. Team 1 played Fossa away on Wed. last. In a tense game played at a high tempo through out we led at half time after playing with a strong wind on a score line of 2-11 to 2-03. it was a great credit to Fossa who rallied in the second half to snatch a share of the spoils with the last kick of the game on a score of 3-14 to 5-08. Team 2 played Legion at home on the same night and this very young team were comphrensively defeated by our town rivals. Both teams came into this game unbeaten. Legion playing with the aid of a strong wind dominated the opening proceedings but it is to the credit of our young guns who battled tremendously in the second half to narrow the gap considerably. U12 team 2 traveled to Listowel on Sun. last and came away with a fine victory winning 5-06 to 3-07. Congratulations: I’m reliably informed that former dashing corner back, club secretary, and golf society captain and present Golfer of the Year Greg O’Donoghue was recently admitted to that exclusive body? “the Hole in One Club”. Well done Greg. Comings & Goings: over the weekend we have seen some movement by various players. We extend a big welcome home to Senior panelists David Moloney & Keith McMahon on their return from sunnier climes and wish bon voyage to James Jones & Finian Moran who have left for an extended break in Australia. David is looking extremely fit it must be from all that mountain climbing in Brazil. 14/06/06 Senior Co. Championship: we began our quest for the senior championship on Sun. next v Kenmare in Fitzgerald Stadium@ 7.30p.m. We have prepared well and will be hopeful of success against tricky opposition. Co. Junior League: we were narrowly defeated by Kilcummin on Friday last a goal right on full time by our opponents was the difference between the sides. Again it was our inability to convert chances that led to our downfall. Score 1-08 to 0-08. The draw for the O’Donoghue & O`Sullivan Cup were made last week we drew Spa and Currow respectively. Hurling; We made a tame exit from the Co. league on Mon. night losing to ladies Walk on a score line of 2-10 to 0-07. the damage was done in the first half when we were in arrears 1-08 to 0-02 at the interval. Coiste na Og; U.10`s traveled to Dromtariffe to participate in the Brian Cronin Memorial U10 Blitz. Dr. Crokes were grouped with strong opposition from Donoughmore Cullen and Boherbue and played some superb football to win all 3 games with great authority. On Sat. next June 17th we return to play in the finals. Panel:J. O`Leary, C. Mangan, C.Regan, C. Courtney, D. Healy, s. Lyne, J.O`Sullivan, M.D. Willis, M.Burns, J.Kerrisk, D. O`Doherty, D. Sheehan, J. Kiely, P. Clarke, M. Casey, C. McSharry, D. Naughton G. white, J. Lenihan, K. Fleming K. Courtney M. Buckley, D. Kelly, D.Fleming. all members of the panel participated in the 3 games and performed very well. U11`s team 2 had a convincing win over Firies. Played at home last week we never looked like losing and ran out comfortable winners. This again was a tremendous performance by this group of players the majority of whom are only 9 & 10 years of age. Great credit is due to the mentors who have coached these kids to play a delightful brand of football. Team: Jonathan O’Leary, Camon Mangan Garry Murphy, Craig Courtney Jason O`Sullivan, Cillian Regan, Leon Hegarty, Lawrence Byrnes, Darren Doherty, Sean Hurley Jason Brennan, G. Murphy, Jordan Kiely, Paul Clarke Jack Lenihan Conor McSharry Mike Casey Oisin Shannon. Team 1 had a comfortable victory in Gneevegulia last week, goals from Miceal Burns(2),Tony Brosnan, and Shane Lyne sealed this victory. Impressive displays from Conor Murphy, Ristard Clifford, John Kerrisk, and Shane Lyne. Team: Niall O`Connor Dale Brosnan, Conor Murphy, Mikey Casey, Dylan Sheehan MacDara Willis, Niall Ashe, Oliver Collins Ristard Clifford, Jeremiah Fitzgerald, Tony Brosnan Micheal Burns John Kerrisk Kieran Courtney Shane Lyne Mark O`Shea. Under 14 Hurlers Kilcummin cancelled our last game of the County League. Our next games will be at Féile na nGael and all our players will be hoping to put in their best performance over this coming weekend. Here are some of our Féile players.Anthony Keogh is 12 and attends sixth class in Fossa National School. He won under 12 County League medals in both hurling and football. He is also on the Kerry under 14 Development squad. Apart from hurling Anthony enjoys football and rugby. His favourite footballer is Colm Cooper and his favourite hurler is Davey Fitzgerald. After his schooling, Anthony would like to be an engineer. Laurence Byrnes is 11 and is in fifth class in Loreto School. He has won under 12 County League hurling honours along with an under 12 County League basketball medal. Laurence also plays football, basketball, squash and soccer. Jamie Doolan is his favourite footballer and Tipp’s Eoin Kelly is his favourite hurler. Laurence is also looking to engineering after schooldays are over. Ryan O’Carroll is 14 and is in second year in St. Brendan’s College. Ryan has won under 11 and under 13 East Kerry medals. Football and soccer take up his time when he is not playing hurling. His favourite footballer is Eoin Mulligan and in hurling, Ryan is a big fan of Cork’s Diarmuid O’Sullivan. Ryan would like to be a jockey when he leaves school. Congratulations to Rheanne O`Shea who lined out with Kerry in Sundays Primary School Game. Lotto: the Jackpot of €4,500 on Sun. last was not won. Numbers drawn were 8, 12, 16, 24, there were 17 Match 3 winners each receive €30. Jackpot next Sunday €4,800 draw in Vintage. 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. National Lottery: The club have been informed by the Dept. that we have been approved for a grant of €100,000 of which we are deeply indebted to all concerned. This windfall will help us to finance part of the development currently in the pipeline. Congratulations to Development Officer Der Brosnan and his team who drafted the application. Congratulations to Karl & Aine McMahon on the recent birth of their daughter. Best wishes from everybody in Dr. Crokes to our U14 hurlers who are participating in Feile this weekend. They will be based in Skibereen.
7/06/06 Co. League; Div. 1 Dr. Crokes 1-07 Austin Stacks 0-10. Played at Connolly Park on Sat. last we came away with a point. At half time we trailed by the minimum 5pts. to 4pts. on the resumption we took control for a long period and went 4points in front with 15 minutes but were unable to finish our opportunities to give us overall victory while Austin Stacks never stopped trying and got the equalizer at the end. The B team were defeated by Milltown/Castlemaine. Coiste Na Og: U11 Both teams were out on Wed. last in East Kerry League. Team 1 played Glenflesk and were victorious by the narrowest of margins 4-02 to 2-07. While conceding height and weight advantage to well prepared Glenflesk side it was our ability to get goals at the vital time that made the difference. The switching of McDara Willis to midfield for the second half along with a hat trick from Shane Lyne were instrumental in our success. Team Edward Morrissey, Dale Brosnan, McDarra Willis, Mikey Casey, Dylan Sheehan Conor Murphy Niall Ashe, Oliver Collins, Tony Brosnan(1-0) Jeremiah Fitzgerald, Michael Burns Ristard Clifford, Shane Lyne,(3-0), Kieran Courtney John Kerrisk. Subs: Mark O`Shea Tony Clifford. Team 2 traveled to Kilcummin and had their second victory of the campaign against the home side, leading at half time by the minimum 2-03 to 1-05 they ran out winners in the end 3-07 to 1-09. Team Jonathan O`Leary Eamon Mangan, Gary Murphy, Craig Courtney, Jason O`Sullivan, Cillian Regan,L. Hegarty L.Byrnes(0-04), Darren Doherty (0-02), Denis Sheehan Jason Brennan(1-0), Sean Hurley(1-0) Jordan Kiely(1-01), Paul Clarke Adam O`Shea. Subs: Conor McSharry, Jack Linehan.
Under 12 hurling
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County
league.
Our under 12 hurlers played Abbeydorney last weekin the county
league. It was a difficult assigment to play one of the stronger
teams in their own ground and despite some heroic efforts from our
young Crokes team the result did not go our way in the finish.
Lining out without the services of our captain , Aodain Burns put us
under pressure from the start , however our lads fought hard and
showed good battling qualities throughout the first half which
meant that the game was still alive at the break. In the second half
Abbeydorney continued their rich vein of form and despite a few
goals from Alex Goggins and Jack Lenihan the result was in
Abbeydorney's favour with ten minutes remaining. Under 14 Hurlers This is the build up to Féile that the Dr Crokes lads needed. It was a decisive victory over Laune Rangers, but more important, it was a victory through skilful hurling. From the outset, these lads meant business. Evan O’Donoghue slotted over a sixty-five and for good measure added another minutes later. In between Alex Goggins hammered home a blazing goal. Bryan O’Shea got stuck in and claimed a goal for himself before half-time to bring Crokes to 2-2 to nil ahead.Laune improved in the second half to score 4 points. Alex Goggin was on fire and added three more goals to his tally in the second half to claim man of the match. Bryan O’Shea was on target again and scored another goal. Anthony Keogh and Ignatius Curtin wrapped up the scoring with two fine points. The final score was 6-4 to 0-4 in favour of Dr Crokes. Ryan O’Carroll, playing his first game, was brilliant and really got to grips with game. Jonathon Clery played very well in defence. With Féile drawing nearer, players are really putting in the effort. Here are some of our players. Evan O’Donoghue is 13 and attends second year at St Brendan’s College. Evan has been selected for the under 14 Development Squad and has the skill to make the Kerry team. He had won both under 12 and under 14 hurling County League medals. He also plays rugby and would like to be an architect when he leaves school. Evan’s favourite footballer is Colm Cooper and his favourite hurler is Clare’s Seanie Mc Mahon. Brian O’Shea is 12 and is in rang 6 in Gaelscoil Faithleann. He has won under 12 County League medals for both hurling and football along with an under 14 East Kerry medal and a town league medal in basketball. Brian plays football, basketball and soccer. His favourite footballer is Eoin Brosnan and John Gardiner is his favourite hurler. Brian would like to be a carpenter after his schooling is over. David Leacy is 14 and attends second year in St. Brendan’s College. David has won the Killarney Athletic 7 aside soccer tournament and prizes at golf. He also plays football, soccer and golf. He is a big fan of Wexford footballer Matty Forde and his favourite hurler is Damien Fitzhenry. David is still deciding whether he would rather be a carpenter or an accountant when he finishes school. Ignatius Curtin is 14 and is in first year in St Brendan’s College. He was captain of the under 12 team that won the hurling County League. He was also a member of the St Brendan’s first year team that won All Ireland honours. He has won under 14 East Kerry league medals as well as town league basketball. Ignatius plays football, basketball and pitch and put. Colm Cooper is his favourite footballer and Gerry O’Connor is his favourite hurler. He would like to be a physiotherapist after school. 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 Lotto: The Jackpot on Bank Holiday Mon. was not won. There were 16 Match 3`s each receiving €35. Jackpot next Sunday June 11th is €4,500 draw in J.C.O`Shea`s. Golf Society: Swing Guru and hurling manager Brendan Keogh took the spoils on the outing to Dingle Links Ceann Sibeal on the breakdown on the back nine from county star Eoin Brosnan. Results Ist. Brendan Keogh (9) 40 pts,2“nd Eoin Brosnan(18) 40pts, 3rd Tadhg O`Connor (16) 39pts, 4th Tomas Kelliher(7) 37pts, 5th Pat Buckley (17) 37pts, 6th Mossy Foley (19) 36pts, Cat. 1Gavin O`Donoghue (11) 34pts, Cat. 2 Sean Brosnan (13) 34pts., Cat. 3 Der Brosnan (19) 32pts. Next outing Captains Prize July 15th Lackabane. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to minor player Philip O’Connor who suffered a serious leg injury recently.
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