October Reports 2006
 

25/10/06

Co. Championship S/Final: Dr. Crokes 3-08 Mid Kerry 1-09, at Austin Stack Park on Sunday last we qualified for the 2006 Co. Championship final with a workman like performance over a gallant Mid Kerry side. Played on heavy underground conditions this game never reached its potential heights but it is safe to say without fear of contradiction the games first goal by Colm Cooper was worth the admission fee alone. In his career Colm has scored many a great goal for both club and county and this one would have to rate with the best. With the sides level at 3points apiece at the end of the first quarter Gooch fielded a long delivery with one hand and although closely marshaled by a number of defenders he sent a rocket to the net while falling to the ground. In the 22nd minute following good approach work by Andrew Kenneally & Brian Looney Gooch was upended in the square and coolly struck the resultant penalty to the net giving us a six point lead 2-03 to 0-03. it is to Mid Kerry credit that they never gave up and by the 28th minute they had narrowed the gap to the bare minimum following a defensive error. Captain James Fleming increased the lead to two in the 29th minute and then came the decisive score in a trademark run Eoin Brosnan carved opened the Mid Kerry defense and blasted to the net on the stroke of half time. Playing against a stiff breeze in the second half the emphasis was on stifling the opposition of any worthwhile possession and hoping to punish them on the break. 3 points from Colm and one from Kieran Brosnan was enough for us to book our passage to the final. This was a good team performance with goalkeeper Kieran Cremin getting a hand to two goal bound shots, our defense as a unit performed admirably snuffing out the twin threat of the O`Sullivan`s Sean & Darren, at midfield Ambrose O’Donovan battled for the hour ably assisted by Kieran Brosnan while in the forwards Eoin Brosnan who covered acres of ground and Colm Cooper always posed a threat ably assisted by  the hard working Brian Looney and James Fleming. Team: Kieran Cremin, Shane Doolan(0-01), Brian Mac Mahon, Keith Mac Mahon, Batt Moriarty, Luke Quinn, Michael Moloney, Ambrose O’Donovan(0-01) Kieran Brosnan(0-01) Brian Looney,  Andrew Kenneally, James Fleming(0-02) Kieran O’Leary, Eoin Brosnan(1-00), Colm Cooper (2-03). Subs; Eanna Kavanagh, Vince Cooper.

Munster Club Championship: as a result of a rule change earlier in the year by Kerry Co. Board we have now qualified for the Munster Club championship by virtue of the fact that we are the last club standing in the co. championship. We have been drawn to meet the winners (away) of the game between the Cork champions and the Clare champions. This game is fixed for November 26th.

Minor Co. Championship Final: v Kerins O`Rahillys on Mon. next Oct. 30th @ 2p.m. in Austin Stacks Park. This squad has been diligently prepared by Trainer John Galvin and his selectors and the best wishes of everyone connected with the club is with them. This game has all the ingredients of been a classic earlier in the season both teams contested the Div.1 Minor final where we were beaten by the narrowest of margins after extra time. Here’s hoping we can reverse the result on this occasion.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Jackpot on Sun. last. Numbers drawn were 2,8,12,18. there were nine match 3 each receiving €60. Donal O`Sullivan Lr. Sunny Hill, Seamus Cronin, Tom Ashe c/o Der, B. Casey 48 O`Kellys Villas, Robert Moriarty c/o Chris, Podge c/o Mr. T, Seamus O’Brien Clonkeen, Stephen O`Shea Caherdaniel, Pat O’Donoghue Two Mile School. Jackpot on Mon. Oct. 30th. €8,400.

Development: the lights have been switched on and are a state of the art, we invite all club members to come and view any night that there is training, or alternatively go to www.drcrokes.com to view an image. All this tremendous work that has taken place in the recent past is part of an overall plan to enhance our facilities and bring them to another level. This can not be undertaken without the necessary finance and this is why we encourage all members and supporters to support the Super Draw. Calling all sellers to make a final effort in the coming weeks. The facilities we are developing will be a legacy to future generations.

Co. Final: Wear your colors, we are calling on all members & supporters to wear your colors on co. final day. We encourage business people who have Dr. Crokes connections to decorate their premises with flags buntings etc. Deborah Ann O`Shea & Noreen Cooper will be in attendance in the clubhouse on Tues.& Thurs. evenings and Sat. mornings to facilitate purchasers. A wide selection of gear is available.

Coiste na Og: with the season drawing to a close space was at a premium on Sat. last when we entertained the young boys from Castleisland Desmonds and girls from Na Gael. Along with our own young hurlers and u10 footballers it was a sight to behold. It is good to report that everyone had an enjoyable time..

Halloween Party: Calling all underage boys and girls the annual Halloween Party will take place in the Clubhouse on Sun. next Oct. 29th 6.30p.m. to 8.00p.m. Fancy Dress is the preferred costume. Surprise guests.

Congratulations: to Jordan Kiely who was presented with his award at half time on Sun. The award was for player of the week at one of the summer camps.

Sympathy: to Mick Moran on the death of his mother.

 

18/10/06

O`Donoghue Cup q/final. We had an overwhelming victory over neighbors Spa in Sat. last q/final of the O’Donoghue Cup. This game was over as a contest long before the final whistle. We went in at the break leading 4-05 to 0-00.Leading 3points to nil after the first quarter our first goal came when Kieran Brosnan fielded in the middle of the field and fed Ambrose O`Donovan who was allowed the freedom of the pitch by the Spa defense to run forty yards and leave the  goalkeeper helpless  from close range. Spa enjoyed plenty of possession but rarely threatened in the final third. In the five minutes before the break this game took on a different complection when we  had  we scored three quick goals. Andrew Kenneally was upended in the square and Colm Cooper converted the  penalty, then Gooch palmed a high ball into the path of Brian Looney who found the back of the net with a deft flick. Colm himself got the third on the stroke of half time. On the resumption we took up from where we left off and points from Brian Looney and Kieran Brosnan and a goal from Andrew Kenneally after a magnificent passing movement in the fifth minute put paid to any slim chance that our opponents may have had. We continued to tap over points with consummate ease before Spa registered their first score in the 48th minute. The game labored away in the final minutes with many of the crowd long gone for home and at final whistle we had qualified for the s/final on a score line of 5-15 to 1-03. while it was a clinical victory one will have to reserve judgment as our opponents failed to turn up on the day. Team: Kieran Cremin, Shane Doolan, Luke Quinn, Keith McMahon, Batt Moriarty, Brian Mcmahon(0-01), Michael Moloney, Ambrose o`Donovan(1-00), Kieran Brosnan (0-01), Brian Looney (1-04), Andrew Kenneally (1-00), James Fleming (0-02), Colm Cooper (2- 04), eoin Brosnan, Kieran O`Leary (0-02), subs; Eanna Kavanagh, Nicholas Murphy,(0-01), vince Cooper, John Payne, Edmund O`Sullivan.

Co. Championship s/final; On Sun. next  at Austin Stacks Park we play Mid Kerry @ 3.30p.m. Management and players alike are looking forward to a large support against very difficult opponents. Wishing the lads every success.

U15;We were well beaten by a stronger Rathmore side on home soil in the East Kerry U15 s/final. Having started slowly we found ourselves 2-04 to 0-02 down at the break. The second half was a much more even affair before losing out on a score line od 2-09 to 0-04. missing 3 forwards to injury were a huge loss to the side. Kieran Ward and P.J..Lawlor were outstanding in defense. Owen Clifton gave a man of the match performance at midfield assisted by Alex O`Sulllivan, while up front Cian Buckley and Conor McGill were best of the forwards.

Lotto: The Jackpot  of €7,800 on Sun. Oct. 14th was not won. Numbers drawn were 8,19,22,23. there were 7 match 3 winners each receiving €75. Miriam Murphy 36 Scrahan Court, Mr. H.M.O`Donoghue c/o Coca Cola, Mark Harmon Lewis Road, Nell Hickey Millstreet, Jamsee O`Donoghue c/o Lyno x(2), Mrs. Patricia McCarthy 12 St. Brendans Pl. Next weeks Jackpot €8,100.

Golf Society: On Sat. last the Society outing to the relatively new facility of Skellig Bay in Waterville had a good turnout considering the clash with the match. It was the first occasion that many of the members had the opportunity to play this difficult course which is still in its infancy but all where wholesome in their praise of the terrain and the potential of the course when it matures and were looking forward to returning there in next years schedule. The outing sponsored by Tom Lyne formerly of the Vintage was won by Paudie Sheahan who piped Seamie O’Connor on a count back of the back nine. Ist. Paudie Sheahan (13) 38pts. 2nd. Seamie O’Connor (9) 38pts. 3rd. Fergus Moroney (13) 34 pts. 4th. Brian Clarke (7) 33pts. 5th John Brosnan (4) 32pts. 6th Pat O’Connor (8) 31pts. Cat. 1 Denis Coleman (6) 31pts. Cat. 2 Fergal Keogh (14) 31pts. Cat. 3. Mossie Foley (19) 22pts. Guest Prize Jerry Murphy 912) 32 pts. the Society would like to wish Tom Lyne many years of happy retirement from the pub game, and thank him for his sponsorship over a long period.

Super Draw: Draw time is approaching rapidly, we urge all sellers to re-double their efforts over the coming weeks and help to make this draw the outstanding success we envisage. T he draw committee request all sellers to have completed counterfoils returned to Liam Harnett by Thurs. Oct. 19th for administration purposes. We thank you for your wonderful effort to-date and trust you will continue to finality.

Congratulations: To club Vice Presidents Murt & Bride O`Shea who celebrated there Golden Jubilee last weekend. Along with their family they have given a life time of service to the club and are still actively involved. Wishing them many more years of health and happiness.

Best Wishes: for a speedy recovery  to Senior Full Back James Cahillane who is recuperating from a serious eye injury received in a work related incident which required surgery. All players, club members, and supporters send you good wishes and hope you will return to the playing field in the not too distant future

 

11/10/06

Minor Co. Championship: Dr. Crokes 1-08 East Kerry 0-08. We reached our 2nd co. minor final in a row with a victory over divisional neighbours East Kerry on Sat. last. Played in Killorglin this was a tough game played in a sporting manner by two highly committed teams, it was our ability to take our opportunities from limited possession which was the difference between the sides. This is a exceptionally young Dr. Crokes side with ten of the starting 15 eligible next year but they did not allow this handicap to be of any disadvantage. It was a victory for team spirit, hard work ethic, and overall commitment to the task in hand which proved to be the blueprint of success.  Goalkeeper Alan Kelly dealt comfortably with every eventuality, our defense capably marshaled by Captain Michael Moloney and ably assisted by David O’Leary and the outstanding Fionn Fitzgerald who in those final pulsating minutes stood as firm as ancient oaks against numerous East Kerry attacks and were the foundation stone of victory, at midfield Johnny Buckley roamed far and wide covering, blocking, tracking and kicking 3 points from play was superb and partner Ian Howard had his moments while in the forwards who were playing second fiddle in the possession stakes Jamie Doolan always posed a threat, Daithi Casey, Ruairi Mangan Gavin Tucker, and goal scorer T.J. Cronin made valuable contributions. Team: Alan Kelly, John Bartlett, Jonathan Clarke, Fionn Fitzgerald, David O’Leary, Michael Moloney©, Barra O’Connell, Johnny Buckley(0-03), Ian Howard, Daithi Casey, Gavin Tucker(0-01), T.J.Cronin91-00), Shane O’Neill, Ruairi Mangan(0-01),Jamie Doolan(0-03). Sub: Denis Galvin.

Munster Senior League: Fielding a side that bore no resemblance to the team who beat Milltown/Castlemaine the previous weekend we were defeated by Fr. Caseys on a score line of 10pts. to 7pts. on Sun. last.

Ladies Football:Congratulations and well done to our senior girls that played a huge part in the successful St. Pats team that completed a historic 3 in a row senior ladies county Championship titles on Sunday 8th Oct. St. Pats beat Abbeydorney/Ballduff in a well contested game by a score of St. Pats 3-15 Abbeydorney 4-07.The girls gave an emphatic display of open, skillful football that would do any team in any division of football proud. The girls who contributed in defense and on the scoreboard were, Katie Gleeson, Cassandra Buckley,Mairead Finnegan, Amanda Brosnan,Joanne Spillane. Special mention to Katie Gleeson who flew home especially for the game and who hadn't time to watch the cup being presented as she had to catch a return flight to Scotland from Cork that evening, such dedication is unsurpassed in amateur sport but that’s the committment you get from such a talented player. Her colleagues on the Ladies squad and fellow club members wish Katie the very best of luck with her career in Scotland and hope to see her togged out for us in the new year."

Super Draw: Draw time is approaching rapidly, we urge all sellers to re-double their efforts over the coming weeks and help to make this draw the outstanding success we envisage. T he draw committee request all sellers to have completed counterfoils returned to Liam Harnett by Thurs. Oct. 19th for administration purposes. We thank you for your wonderful effort to-date and trust you will continue to finality.

Lotto: The Jackpot of €7,500 on Sun. last was not won, numbers drawn were 6,15,18,19. There were 9 match 3 each receiving €60. Julie Moynihan c/o 33 Main Street., C. Kelliher Muckross, Donie Lyne Muckross, Michael O`Leary 21 St. Brendans Tce., Derek Maye Woodlawn, Bull Hegarty, Denis Rahilly c/o Liebherr, Tim O`Sullivan 160 Pinewood, Aine Carton c/o Husseys. Next weeks Jackpot €7,800.

Scor Na Og: Our Scor Officer Geraldine Lyne is anxious to hear from interested parties who wish to participate in Scor. Parents if any of your kids have a hidden talent that we are unaware of please get in touch with Geraldine, she can be contacted @ 0861541840.

 East Kerry U16. apologies to Shane O’Neill, and Niall O’Connell whose names were omitted in last weeks notes were also members of the winning panel.

Golf Society: we head for Skellig Bay Waterville this Sat. Oct. 14th.  any member who may have overlooked to enter and wishes to play please contact any Committee member for inclusion in the time sheet.

Sympathy: to the family of Noel Dillon Woodlawn.

 

4/10/06

Senior Co. Championship: We overcame the challenge of Milltown/Castlemaine on Sun. last in the q/final of the championship. This was a tough uncompromising game where no quarters were asked or received. Our opponents where quickly out of the blocks and took a 5point lead in the early stages leading 1-02 to 0-00. this was the wake call we needed and we gradually began to assert ourselves in many positions. Points from Colm Cooper (2), Brian Looney, Kieran O’Leary, and a well taken goal from O’Leary gave us the advantage we never surrendered. A trademark rocket from Eoin Brosnan sealed the issue. It is to our opponents credit that they never relinquished and continued to fight to the final whistle which came in the 37th. minute of the second half. It beggars believe where any official would  find 7mins. of added time. Team: Kieran Cremin, Shane Doolan, James Cahillane, Bat Moriarty Bryan McMahon, Mike Moloney, Kieran Brosnan, Ambrose O’Donovan, Brian Looney(0-03), Andrew Kenneally(0-01) James Fleming(0-01) Kieran O’Leary(1-01) Eoin Brosnan(1-01) Colm Cooper(0-03). Subs: Eanna Kavanagh, Keith McMahon, Bryan O’Donoghue , Edmund O`Sullivan, John Payne.

 Minors: East Kerry Div. 1 League Final Dr. Crokes 3-04 Rathmore 0-09. we emerged victorious in this game following a dour encounter against a tenacious Rathmore side. Only Alan Kelly, Fionn Fitzgerald, John Bartlett, and David O’Leary played at the required standard and a huge improvement is necessary by all if we are to compete with hot favorites East Kerry in the Minor Co. Championship s/final fixed for Sat. next at a venue to be decided. Team and Scorers: Alan Kelly, John Bartlett, Jonathan Clarke, Fionn Fitzgerald, David O’Leary, Ian Howard, Barra O’Connell, Michael Moloney, Gavin Tucker(0-01), Johnny Buckley, Jamie Doolan(1-03), Daithi Casey, Denis Galvin(1-00) Ruairi Mangan(1-00), Donal Cronin. Subs; Diarmuid O’Donovan T.J.Cronin, Michael McMahon.

Co. U16 Championship: Congratulations to Fionn Fitzgerald, David O’Leary, Daithi Casey, T.J. Cronin, Jonathan Clarke, David Neeson who were on the panel of the successful East Kerry U16 winning side.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Jackpot of €7,200 on Sun. last the numbers drawn were 3,19,23,24. There were 9 match 3 winners each receiving €60. Edmond Hartnett 0667143596, Eileen Spillane c/o O’Callaghan’s, Bernie O’Brien c/o Lyno, Eileen Quirke Firies, Catherine Fitzpatrick c/o 4 Daltons Ave., Liam Groves 3 Port Road, Tadhg O`Shea c/o Colm, Anne Looney 32002. Next weeks Jackpot €7,500.

Scor Na Og: Our Scor Officer Geraldine Lyne is anxious to hear from interested parties who wish to participate in Scor. Parents if any of your kids have a hidden talent that we are unaware of please get in touch with Geraldine, she can be contacted @ 0861541840.

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.

Best Wishes: to Seamus Moynihan who announced his retirement from Inter County Football after a long and distinguished career.