November Reports 2009

 

25/11/09

O`DONOGHUE CUP Dr. Crokes 2-15 Legion 1-03. We had an emphatic victory over our opponents on Saturday last, from the opening seconds when Colm Cooper pointed the gulf in class was evident all over the pitch. Points from Cooper(f) Johnny Buckley and Jamie Doolan(2) stretched our lead after 12 minutes and when Cooper rattled the net in the 18th minute this game was over as a contest, further points from Cooper (2) Luke Quinn, Doolan and Kieran O’Leary left us leading at the short whistle 1-09 to 0-00.

On the resumption we kept our foot on the pedal and continued to press home our advantage further scores from Cooper (2) Daithi Casey (1-01) Buckley, Doolan, and Fionn Fitzgerald stretched our advantage. Management had the luxury of withdrawing top class forwards Colm Cooper and Kieran O’Leary in the third quarter.

While the home supporters were delighted with the victory neutrals in the large crowd were short changed  such was the paucity of our opponents challenge. Our management team had an easy task in motivating the players and the result was the perfect riposte to the in-appropriate comments which appeared in the media and text messages in the previous fortnight.

EAST KERRY MINOR FINAL Dr. Crokes v Kilcummin Sat. nov. 28 2pm at a venue to be decided.

LOTTO the jackpot of €3,300 on Sunday last was not won. Numbers drawn were 1,6,11,21. Twenty patrons matched 3 numbers each receiving €25. Jackpot on Sunday next will be €3,600.

PARTYNITE on Friday last we along with Spa & Legion clubs ran a very successful foam party and disco for 300 very enthusiastic teenagers, it was a huge success and as ever all behaved.

We would like to thank the Order of Malta, Four Star Pizza, and Mustang Sallys for their much appreciated help.

These events are organized to give our youth a place to enjoy in a controlled environment. It is hoped that these nights will continue. Well done to all.

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GOLF SOCIETY the Xmas Hamper sponsored by Tatler Jack will take place on Sat. Nov. 28 in Dooks.

ANNUAL RETREAT will take place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on December 10. bus departs at 6.45pm. Contact Kathleen Connelly 064 6633952, Mella O’Connell 064  6633143, Tadhg Fleming 064 6633357.

BEST WISHES for a speedy recovery to Eddie (Tatler) O`Sullivan who is recuperating from surgery.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to former Secretary Breda Cronin and Niall (Botty) O`Callaghan who celebrated their 40th over the weekend. Botty got dunked on Saturday last at half time. This may be viewed on You Tube on J.C.O`Shea Channel.

CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel O`Connor and Sheila Angland who got married on Saturday last.

BEST WISHES to neighbours Spa in the Munster Intermediate Final on Sunday next.

18/11/09

DIV. 1 CO. LEAGUE FINAL Dr. Crokes 3-04 Milltown/Castlemaine 1-11.

Another agonising 1 point defeat on Sunday last. Or preparations were not ideal, due to a combination of illness and injury, and having to make eight changes from the co. final upset the balance of the team.

This was a game where we had the opportunities but did not avail, our opponents were far more committed especially in the opening half and richly deserved their half time lead of 5points. It took us a long time to get going but the introduction of Johnny Buckley, Daithi Casey and Shane Doolan midway through the second half gave us the impetus to up our game, we took the lead with 4 minutes remaining but a number of defensive errors resulting in two frees gave our opponents the opportunity to inch ahead which they duly did.

EAST KERRY MINOR C/SHIP S/F Dr. Crokes 2-10 Legion 1-12. a penalty in the 22nd minute of the second half expertly converted by Chris Brady was the difference between the sides. This was a tremendous performance of wholehearted passion commitment and never say die by our lads despite between the underdog. The first half exchanges were fairly even until a fortuitous goal by our opponents gave them a 4point advantage, two Bryan O`Shea points narrowed the gap to leave the score at the interval 0-7 to 1-06. on the resumption our opponents increased the lead with two minors but Cian O’Neill was on hand to finish to the net to narrow the gap. It was nip and tuck all through the second half until Brady converted the aforementioned penalty that gave us the advantage, the closing moments were electrifying but our defence stood solid to close out the game and qualify for the final where our opponents will be Kilcummin.

U13 GIRLS CO.CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Dr Crokes  6 03 Rathmore 3 06  If one ever looked for an example that goals win games then this was it. Olivia Dawson put Crokes ahead with a point after three minutes, however Rathmore hit back scoring 1 02 without reply. Dr Crokes responded well and the next four scores were all goals from Olivia Dawson (3) and Sheodhna O Donoghue (1) to leave the half time score 4 01 to 1 03.

In the second half Crokes were under severe pressure from a very well orgsanised Rathmore team, and were it not for outstanding defending from our backline in particular Annie Potts, Maggie Horan and the outstanding Kayleigh Cronin the end result could have been different . However again this team showed tremendous resolve and stepped up another gear. Olivia Dawson and Sheodhna O Donoghue scored 1 02 each to capture the u 13 County Championship. This was a fabulous team performance where all the girls played their hearts out.

Leah O Shea accepted the cup on behalf of her team and paid particular tribute to Paula and Catherine for all their efforts during the year. They have now captured the U12 and U13 county championship which bodes well for the future of ladies football within the club

Team. Lauren O Connor Leah O Shea Kayleigh Cronin Olivia Dawson Amy O Shea Michaela Bruton Annie Potts Sheodhna O Donoghue Chloe Bartlett Christine Cooper Megan O Callaghan Rachel Mc Gowen Deirdre Sheahan Emir O Sullivan Clara Kate Doyle Holly Hickey Sorcha Hickey Maggie Horan Clare Buckley Rebecca O Shea

SCOR NA OG Congratulations to Dr Crokes competitors who represented the club so well in this recent East Kerry Competition.

Scor Sinsear and Scor na bPaisti. Please contact your Scor Officer, Gerardine Lyne on 086154 1840 for information on these upcoming competitions.

LOTTO the jackpot of €3,000 on Sun. Nov 22 was not won numbers drawn were 1,7,11,15. 16 patrons matched three numbers each receiving €35. Jackpot on Sun. Nov. 22 will be €3,300.

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GOLF SOCIETY the Xmas Hamper sponsored by Tatler Jack will take place on Sat. Nov. 22 in Dooks. Timesheet is now open at the usual outlets.

FIXTURE Sat. Nov. 21 O’Donoghue Cup v Legion 2pm Lewis Road. Sun. Nov. 22 O`Sullivan Cup final v Rathmore at the time of writing no venue has been decided on.

ANNUAL RETREAT will take place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on December 10. bus departs at 6.45pm. Contact Kathleen Connelly 064 6633952, Mella O’Connell 064  6633143, Tadhg Fleming 064 6633357.

ANNUAL MASS for deceased members will take place in the Clubhouse on Wed. Nov. 25 @ 7.30pm.

SYMPATHY to Luke Quinn on the death of his aunt, and to Timmy & Karina Looney on the death of Karina father.

11/11/09

O`DONOGHUE CUP due to unforeseen circumstances this game was postponed and has been re-fixed for the w/e of Nov 21/22. we wish our players a speedy recovery. At the time of writing the Co. League final v Milltown/Castlemaine has been fixed for this coming Sunday 2pm Lewis Road.

U13 County Championship Semi Final Dr Crokes  3 -13 Milltown/ Castlemaine  2- 03. Played at Lewis Rd on Sunday the U13 girls have qualified for the county final with a 13pt win over a strong Milltown /Castlemaine team.

Our opponents got off to a flier with a goal after 3mins, however, as always with this team they hit back straight away and scored 2 04 in a ten minute spell with goals from Michaela Bruton and Sheodhna O Donoghue following some terrific work by the impressive Kayleigh Cronin who scored three points to leave the half time score 2- 06 to 1-01 in favour of the home side.

We started the second half in fine style with points from Maggie Horan, Kayleigh Cronin and Sheodhna O Donoghue, however the away side were not finished and put 1-02 on the board before Amy O Shea played her part with a magnificient individual goal followed by a point to close out the game and another county final looms for these up and coming players.

Team. Lauren O Connor Eimer O Sullivan  CK Doyle Claire Buckley  Deirdre Sheahan  Annie Potts  Lynn O Shea  Kayleigh Cronin  Sorica Hickey  Sheodhna O Donoghue Maggie Horan  Leah O Shea (C) Michaela Bruton  Chloe Bartlett  Amy O Shea  Rebecca O Shea

SCOR NA OG will be held in Rathmore at 6pm on Saturday, 14th November.  Our club will be represented by Amy O Donovan in Solo Singing, Gavin White, Jack Lenihan, Emma Lenihan, Michael Owen Buckley and Denis Fleming in Instrumental Music and our Question Time Team consists of Michael Keogh, Daniel Healy and Aodhan Burns.

Best wishes to all competitors.

CLUB VOICE DAY Dr. Crokes were represented at the Club Voice Day on Saturday last by Vince Casey, Matt O`Neill John Keogh and Terry Potts. This was a most informative day and congratulations to Munster Council on the initiative.

LOTTO The jackpot of €3,900 on Sunday Nov 8 was won by P. O`Sullivan Darcy Whitebridge Manor. Numbers drawn were 1,7,9,13. fourteen patrons matched three numbers each receiving €40. Jackpot on Sunday Nov 15 will be €3,000.

DEVELOPMENT DRAW the 1st draw took place in the clubhouse on Thursday November 5, we had a good response and would like to thank everyone who contributed1st.  €2,000 Jimmy Kennedy,Gap Of Dunloe,  Beaufort.2nd €1,000 Noreen & Joe O`Shea  DÀltons Ave., 3rd €500 Donal & Eleanor O`Doherty, 8 Oakdale. 4th €250  Noreen Buckley 12 St. Brendans Place, 5th €250 Sarah Byrnes, River Lodge, Muckross Grove, Special Prize for fully paid up members €1,000 Patrick O`Connor, Beechwood Ave., Park Road. Next draw on Thursday November 26.

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“FORGED IN GREEN & GOLD” Congratulations to Jimmy O`Sullivan Darcy on his excellent publication.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Diarmuid O’Donovan who celebrated his 21st last weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS to Harry & Ann Bartlett who celebrated their 25th Wedding anniversary last weekend.

 04/11/09

CO. FINAL South Kerry 1 - 08 Dr. Crokes 0 - 10, unfortunately we were again on the losing end by the minimum margin in this game. A game that had many talking points none more so than the penalty calls beginning with a penalty that might not have been given, but was, and ending with a penalty that might have been given, but wasn't.

Our fellows tried their heart out and should be proud of this years performances, the management who did a magnificent job ably abetted by the executive. Special thanks to all our supporters for their loyal following and the colour they brought to the occasion. To our sponsors your support is greatly appreciated.

There is still plenty of football to be played  O`Donoghue Cup and the Co. League final and one have no doubt that in the true Dr. Crokes tradition the players will dust themselves down and return to winning ways.

COISTE NA OG Our U10's, 8's and 6's held their final training session of the year last Saturday. The year went very well and was a huge success. We would like to thank all mentors, parents and members of our events committee who gave of their free time to attend on Saturday mornings. Training will resume again in March, coaching courses will be held over the winter and anyone who is interested in getting involved can contact Dave O Connor 086 8379659

WEB STREAMING Sundays game was another success, on this occasion the feed was also on the Kerry Website. There was a huge log in. the club are deeply indebted  to John C. O`Shea of Studio 51 Productions whose expertise in this field is widely acknowledged along with commentators Diarmuid Kelliher and Niall (Botty) O’Callaghan Editor Jackie O`Mahony and all the other club personnel who have an input.

HALOWEEN  PARTY Our younger players swapped fancy dress costumes for jerseys when our annual Halloween party was held in the clubhouse last Friday night. Well done to our events committee and members who helped in the organising of the party which was a great success. A big thank you to our DJ for the night Michael Beckett.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Events Officer Anne Byrnes who celebrated last weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS to well known Club personality Donie Sheehan who had a big winner at Punchestown last week.