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29/03/06 Minors: We started the defense of our Minor Co. League on Fri. March 24th last with a home game v Ballymacelligott, we were very quick to settle and had 1-01 on the scoreboard within the first six minutes and when we scored our second goal in the 15th minute it looked as if the game was going to be very one-sided but fair play to Ballymac they proved to be a dogged determined side and we went in at half-time on a scoreline of 2-04 to 0-4 after wasting many chances, whatever was said in the dressing room had the desired effect as our lads upped their performance in the second half kicking 9 great points. Outstanding performances in a squad where everyone performed admirably were Jonathan Clarke(brisean an duchas) & Gavin Tucker in defense and up front Buddy O’Leary & Jamie Doolan. Team& Scorers; Alan Kelly, Jonathan Clarke, John Bartlett, Diarmuid O`Donovan, Barra O`Connell, Michael Moloney, Gavin Tucker, Ian Howard, Johnny Buckley(0-1), Ian Howard (0-3), Philip O`Connor(0-01). David (Buddy O`Leary) Michael McMahon(1-00), Denis Galvin (0-01), Ruairi Mangan (0-01), Jamie Doolan (1-06), subs who played Daithi Casey (0-01), Pat Fuller, Fionn Fitzgerald, Chris Egan. East Kerry U21 S/Final Rathmore 1-13 Dr. Crokes 1-08 (read report in Jackie Looney`s Colum) We received a walkover in the E.K.S.L. on Sun. Lotto: there was no winner of the Jackpot of €9,000 on Sun. last, nos. drawn 1,2,10, 22, Match 3 11 x €50 Donie Doolan 11 Woodlawn Park, John Quinn Firies, Theresa O`Grady c/o Squires, R. O`Lionaird c/o Patsy, Kath. Murphy Lissivegeen, Jimmie Sugrue 19 Marian Tce, Louise Sexton 75 New Street, Richard Connelly Ballybrack Firies, Kieran Ryan c/o C.I.S. Main St., Nicola Dickson c/o Sheila, Patricia McEnery Barleymount. Jackpot Sun. next a whopping €9,300. 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. Congratulations: Kieran O’Leary on receiving a Football Scholarship to IT Tralee. 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. Hurling: 'The hurlers have made a good
start to the year with sizeable numbers Congratulations to Spa Club on the official opening of the facilities, well done to all concerned. Fixtures: Girls U14, Wed. March 29th v Abbeydorney @ 5.30p.m. Senior Co. League Div. 1 Dr. Crokes v Rathmore Sun. April 2nd @ 2.30p.m. U16 Mon. April 3rd Dr. Crokes v Firies 6.30p.m. 22/03/06 Fixtures: Fri. March 24th Minor Co. League Dr. Crokes v Ballymacelligott @ 5.00p.m. U21
East Kerry Championship
25/03/06 V RathmoreTBC
3pm Annual Social held on March 16th was a major success. A large crowd attended the function which was held at the Killarney Avenue Hotel. Entertainment was provided by Crescendo. Guest of Honour was Sean Walsh Cathaoirleach C.LG. Ciarrai, other speakers were Tom Doherty Mayor of Killarney, and Dermot Griffin Vice – Chairman E.K.B. Awards were presented to the successful nominees in various categories. Club Person of the year & Billy Myers Trophy Jim Connolly, Footballer of the year and Tim O’Mara Cup Brian McMahon, Supporter of the year and the Eddie Barry Trophy Enda Ward, Young player of the year and the Haulie Keogh Cup Kieran O’Leary Hurler of the year Tom Murphy, Ladies Footballer of the year Maria Cahillane. A special presentation was made to Vice President Patsy Courtney who reached a certain milestone on the day. Happy birthday Patsy. One of the features of the evening and highly commented on by many of the large gathering was the Power Point Presentation prepared by Brian O’Callaghan which documented many of the events in the club in the previous 12 months. Friendships were renewed, anecdotes were related and no doubt embellished and many a game was expertly re-played. A great night was held by all and no doubt everyone was looking forward to the next episode. The Events Committee are to be congratulated on the organizing of a tremendous evening. Coiste Na Og: Training for underage boys & girls 6 to 10 year olds continues on Sat. mornings, hurling 9.30a.m to 10.30a.m. football 10.30.a.m to noon. St. Patrick’s Day a large crowd of club members turned out in the parade on a bitterly cold day. Thank you to all especially to the younger members who braved the elements on a day of a brass monkey variety. Golden Circle we had our first visitors from Golden Circle on St. Patrick’s morning. They were welcomed to the club by Chairman Patrick O`Sullivan & Pat O`Shea. 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. Membership is now due, to be paid to Registrar Harry Bartlett, Player €30, Family €30, Adult €20, Student €10.Each person must sign the requisite form as per rule. Harry will be in clubhouse each Wed. & Fri. @ 7.30p.m. to accept membership Golf Society The timesheet for the outing to Adare on Sat. April 1st is filling quick members are urged to get on promptly and not be disappointed. Time-sheet can be assessed at Speak Easy, Tatler Jack, or www.drcrokes.com.
Finance Committee under the joint chairmanship of Mike Buckley/ Niall Brosnan are in the process of finalizing a Super Draw. It is envisaged that there will be a magnificent Prize fund. Cars galore, exotic holidays, foreign breaks, weekends away, cash prizes.. It will be launched in the next few weeks by a well known Radio & TV Personality Welcome home to the large Dr. Crokes contingent from Cheltenham hopefully all readies were not deposited in the bookies satchels. Speedy recovery to John Payne & Andrew Kenneally both who are recuperating from long term injuries. Coiste na Og Indoor Hurling Round 2 of the indoor hurling season saw a much improved performance from the Dr Crokes boys. The additional training sessions saw captain Conor Fitzgerald and his team demonstrate a higher level of skill.The first game against Kenmare was fast-flowing and Kieran O'Donnell slotted home two well-taken goals. Jonathon Cleary and David Leacy, whose uncle donned the purple and gold of Wexford, played outstanding games. The next game brought Ignatius Curtain, who scored a dinger of a goal, and Brendan O'Grady to the fore. The final game, with Kilgarvan, was Crokes best performance. Anthony Keogh gave us a great start with a brilliant goal from out the court. However, Kilgarvan just pipped us at the end to take the game. This round concludes the grading stages and the real competition starts next Saturday when finals take place. The Dr Crokes boys will be hoping to follow the Under 12 and Under 10 teams, who have already brought home medals. Training continues on Friday at 6 o'clock. U.14 girls on Sat. last at Direen we played our old rivals Legion we were victorious on a scoreline of 4-10 to 3-06. outstanding for Dr. Crokes were Emma Cronin, Blaithin Cronin, Edel Cronin, Sophie Daly, Rheanne O`Shea, and Megan Buckley. 15/03/06 E.K.S.L. with a very weakened team we had a victory over Glenflesk on Sun. last. Highlights was a sterling performance from Ambrose O’Donovan. The trainee Garda dominated midfield proceedings all through ending with a tally of 1-02. another feature was the second half point kicking performance from Michael O’Donoghue who kicked 3 in succession from play. Shane Doolan & James Jones dominated proceedings from the back. After leading 0-06 to 0-04 at the break we ran out winners on 1-11 to 0-09 scoreline. Team: Andrew O’Connell, Darren Coffey, Shane Doolan, James Cahillane, Bryan O’Donoghue, James Jones, Jamie Wren, Ambrose O’Donovan, Johnnie O`Sullivan, Michael O’Donoghue, James Fleming, Edmund O`Sullivan, Brian Looney, Kieran Brosnan, Mike O`Grady, subs who played Tomas Regan, Donal Kavanagh, Podge Lyne, T.J.O`Sullivan. Co. League Div.1 due to commence this weekend, our game with Laune Rangers postponed to a later date at the request of the opposition who had a prior commitment. Speedy Recovery to Andrew Kenneally who received a nasty facial injury with Kerry U21`s that has necessitated surgery. St. Patrick’s Day Parade all adults & juveniles are asked to assemble on the Ross Road @1.30p.m. to participate in this years parade. Please wear your club colors. Lotto: Jackpot on Sun. March 12th not won. Nos. drawn 5, 11, 23, 24, Match 3 12 €45, Ann Hickey c/o Mella, Mike Cooper Junior, Kevin Healy Lissivegeen, Tim Brosnan c/o Patsy, Maire Ni Shuilleabhain 167 Glendale Meadows Leixlip, Pauline Doherty Knockreigh Milltown, John Reen Tralee Road, Anne O’Donoghue c/o Patsy, Sean R. O’Donoghue 44 Woodlawn Park, Gavin O`Shea C/o Tatler, Aisling Madden 0872223590, Patrick Dennhy Nauntaine Killorglin. Jackpot Sun. next March 19t h€8,700. There was no winner on the postponed draw held on 07/03/06, nos. drawn 1, 3, 19, 23, Match 3 12 x €45. Phil Fleming 79 Ardshanavooly, Mick Healy c/o Lyno, T.O`Sullivan0861029565, Owen Casey c/o Casey’s T.V., Ellen Anne Sugrue, Lissivane East Milltown, James Twomey Torc Travel, Eileen Quirke Firies, Kieran Healy 110 Woodlawn Park, Tadhg O`Sullivan Ballycasheen, Doreen Downing Ross Road, Kathleen Connelly Woodlawn Park, Catherine Fitzpatrick c/o 4 Daltons Ave., Annual Social: the re-scheduled Social takes place this Thurs. March 16th in Killarney Avenue Hotel. Music by Crescendo, Tickets €30 available at usual sources. Coiste Na Og: Training for underage boys & girls 6 to 10 year olds continues on Sat. mornings, hurling 9.30a.m to 10.30a.m. football 10.30.a.m to noon. U14 Indoor Hurling After the under 10s and under 12s performing so well in their indoor hurling campaigns, it was time for the under 14 team to step up to the mark. The occasion was the South Kerry five-aside indoor league. This was the first time Dr Crokes have fielded an under 14 hurling team in any competition and the six players who took to the floor did themselves and the Club proud. Some players were unavailable on the day, but those who were gave fine displays of hurling. Up front, Kieran O’Donnell fired in two great goals along with a fine score from Paul Clifford and a screamer from Anthony Cronin. Conor Fitzgerald was in great form, playing very strongly as usual. Ignatius Curtain, as always was a rock in defense and in goal. Brendan O’Grady gave one of his best hurling displays and must be a player to look out for during the year. While the results did not go our way, we have much to look forward to over the coming weeks. Training is on Friday nights in St Brendan’s gymnasium at 6.00pm until 7.00pm. Commiserations: to St. Brendan’s on their loss by the narrowest of margins to Tralee CBS in Frewn Cup. Dr. Crokes players on panel Fionn Fitzgerald, Philip O’Connor, David (Buddy) O’Leary, & Shane O’Neill. Finance Committee under the joint chairmanship of Mike Buckley/ Niall Brosnan are in the process of finalizing a Super Draw. It is envisaged that there will be a magnificent Prize fund. Cars galore, exotic holidays, foreign breaks, weekends away, cash prizes. The draw will be administered by a team of 4 who have been announced. John Linehan AIB, Ms. Sheila Dickson, and former stalwarts from the playing fields Liam Hartnett & Roland Neher. It will be launched in the next few weeks by a well known Radio & TV Personality. More details next week. 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. Membership is now due, to be paid to Registrar Harry Bartlett, Player €30, Family €30, Adult €20, Student €10.Each person must sign the requisite form as per rule. Harry will be in clubhouse each Wed. & Fri. @ 7.30p.m. to accept membership Congratulations to Daithi Casey who was on the Gael Colaiste Traili Team that won the All Ireland Vocational Final on Sun last. Best of luck to Lakers in the playoffs against St. Vincents in Dublin this weekend 08/03/06 Fixtures: E.K.S.L. Rd.3 Sun. 12/03 Glenflesk v Dr. Crokes 2.30p.m. E.K.U21 S/F St. Patrick’s Day Dr. Crokes v Rathmore(e.t.) 1.30p.m. Co. League Div. 1 19/03, Laune Rangers v Dr. Crokes. Minor Co. League Div. 1A 24/03, Dr. Crokes v Ballymacelligot Billy Duggan R.I.P. Dr. Crokes Club was stunned on March 3rd. when word filtered through of the sudden death of Billy Duggan. Billy, was secretary of the club in 1987/1989 he was also served as a delegate to East Kerry Board and was active in the Social club in a number of capacities most notably in the recruitment of spot prizes for the annual shindig. Billy had a long family tradition, one which he was extremely proud of with the Dr. Crokes club, his father Frank was a member of the successful 1949 Junior team and his late grandfather Dinso Hurley a former President of the club was goalkeeper on the Kerry team defeated by Dublin in 1923 All Ireland Final(played in 1924), and Billy himself was no slouch of a defender in his own playing days. During his administrative era Billy was a stickler for the rules and regulations and could quote the T.O. and local bye-laws virtually verbatim. Many a late night debate finished with Billy’s advice to make sure you sign your name in Irish. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. As a mark of respect the Annual Social & Weekly Lotto draw were postponed. Sympathy to the relatives of Mrs. Eileen Collins(nee O’Connor) Killorglin, and to the Adams family on the death of Pat. Coiste Na Og: Sat. morning sessions for 6-10year olds boys and girls commenced last week where we had a absolutely magnificent turn-out. Each Sat. we will continue with hurling commencing @9.30a.m. Football @ 10.30a.m. Parents if you wish your child to make friends, have fun, improve skills, be part of a vibrant and progressive club, under the watchful eye of qualified coaches Dr. Crokes pitches is the place to be. Special emphasis will be made in each session to promote maximum participation and each player will be challenge to develop his/her natural talent. The activities will include coaching the skills, mini leagues, challenge games with other clubs, skill competitions, fun games involving skills, scoring competitions. Our activities will take place within a framework of strict supervision and the best of conduct will be expected. Children will not be allowed to leave the grounds during the sessions. Registration only €5. Merchandise is available for purchase each Sat. Deborah Anne will be in attendance. St. Patrick’s Day Parade all juveniles are asked to assemble on the Ross Road to participate in this years parade. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Keith O’Leary who recently received a shoulder injury while playing with St. Brendan’s.. 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. Membership is now due, to be paid to Registrar Harry Bartlett, Player €30, Family €30, Adult €20, Student €10.Each person must sign the requisite form as per rule. Harry will be in clubhouse each Wed. & Fri. @ 7.30p.m. to accept membership Congratulations to Colm Cooper on being chosen as one of the Lucozade GAA Ambassadors. Training with space at a premium at the moment and the main pitch presently closed Der Brosnan is looking for co-operation from all mentors regarding training times. Please enter your times on roster which is in the main dressing room. Kerry U21 Best of luck to Kerry in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sat. next at 1.30p.m against old enemy Cork.& Dr. Crokes contingent Luke Quinn, Kieran O’Leary, Andrew Kenneally, and selector Eddie O`Sullivan. Congratulations to Kerry on defeating Fermanagh our 3 representatives as usual acquitted themselves well Kieran Cremin keeping a clean sheet and saving a penalty, Eoin Brosnan with one of his trademark goals and another Man of the Match performance by Colm Cooper with a 5 point tally. Annual Social has been re-scheduled for March 16th @ Killarney Avenue Hotel music by Crescendo tickets €30 from usual sources. 01/03/06 E.K.S.L. The senior opened 2006 competitive season in East Kerry League with an away fixture to Gneevegulia on Sun. last, an experimental side comprised of a number of regulars, a few very young newcomers and “near” veteran Pat O`Shea overcame the opposition on a scoreline of 4-03 to 0-13. our goals were scored by Shane Doolan(pen), Brian McMahon, Pat O`Shea, Brian Looney. Team: Andrew O`Connell, Darren Coffey, Shane Doolan, James Cahillane, Paudie Sheehan, Brian McMahon, James Jones, Batt Moriarty, Ambrose O’Donovan, Edmund O`Sullivan, James Fleming, Michael O’Donoghue, Brian Looney Pat O`Shea, Podge O`Donoghue. Our next game is away to Glenflesk on 12/03/06. Hurling;
At a very well attended meeting of the hurlers in the Crokes
Clubhouse on Club Executive:
Pat Kennelly Annual Social will take place on Sat. March 4th @ Killarney Avenue Hotel, Music by Crescendo followed by DJ “Botty”, Tickets €30 available at usual sources. The Annual Club awards will be presented to the following Club Person of the Year, Jim Connolly, Supporter of the Year Enda Ward, Young Footballer of the Year Kieran O’Leary, Footballer of the Year Brian McMahon, Hurler of the year Tom Murphy, Ladies Footballer of the Year Maria Cahillane. 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. Membership is now due, to be paid to Registrar Harry Bartlett, Player €30, Family €30, Adult €20, Student €10.Each person must sign the requisite form as per rule. Harry will be in clubhouse each Wed. & Fri. @ 7.30p.m. to accept membership. Golf Society on our first outing of the year former ace corner forward Ger O`Shea showed he has not lost his marksman eye when leading home a large contingent of 57 players on a well presented O`Mahony`s Point Course on Sat. last. An enjoyable day was had by all. The outing was sponsored by the Speakeasy, and many a yearn was spun at the prize presentation. 1st. Ger O`Shea (17) 39pts., 2nd Brendan Keogh (8) 38pts, 3rd Steve McCarthy (13) 37pts, 4th Seamie O’Connor (10) 37pts, 5th Ger Brosnan (15) 36pts, 6th Jackie Looney (17) 36pts, Cat.1 Denis Coffey (7) 36pts, Cat.2 Vince Casey (15) 35pts, Cat.3 Eoin Brosnan(18) 35pts. Next outing Sat. April 1st Adare Manor. Fr. John O’Connell in Lima , Peru wishes to thank the society for their recent contribution of €500. Fr. John a native of Bealnadeegga Headford assures us the money will be put to good use. Co. Leagues yes folks it’s that time of the year again and the co. leagues are fast approaching. Senior begin on March 19th away to Laune Rangers, minors commence on March 24th home to Ballymacelligott. Coiste na Og There was a large attendance on Sun. Feb. 26th in the clubhouse for the medal presentation of 2005. The medal ceremony was preceded by a discussion on substance and alcohol abuse delivered by addiction counselor Tony O’Carroll who was accompanied by a young girl a recovering Drug & Alcohol addict. The presentation was chilling in the extreme and both young people and adults present got a good insight on some of the problems that is ruining sections of society. Mike Buckley, Vince Casey, & Pat O`Shea are to be congratulated in organizing this important and informative venture. Medals were presented by Eoin Brosnan & Com Cooper to the various successful winning teams of 2005. U12 County, U14 East Kerry Div.2, U15 East Kerry, U16 Co. & East Kerry. Kerry Ladies Footballers Mairead Finnegan & Joanne Spillane presented medals to successful Girls Teams who won U12 Blitz, and U14 Co. Plate. the U12 indoor hurling team were also presented with their awards. We would like to thank Four Star Pizza for their generous help in feeding the multitudes.
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12 indoor hurling blitz.
Congratulations to Kevin Sheahan son of former player Kieran and grandson of the legendary Donie who played at no. 8 on the Irish U19 Rugby Team last weekend against Wales. Best Wishes for a speedy recovery to Fergus Moroney who was recently hospitalized.
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