28/04/14

LOTTO: Draw took place in the Speakeasy on Sunday last. Numbers drawn: 5, 6, 10, 15. The jackpot of €3300 was won by Joe Curran. Next week's jackpot is €3000. Draw will take place in the Tatler Jack.

FIXTURES: Snr Hurling Lge: Away vs. Causeway, Wed. 30th April, 7pm. Snr Ladies Lge.: Home vs. Milltown-Listry, Sun. 4th May, 12 noon. U14 Co. Lge.: Home vs. Pearse Bros., Churchill, Wed. 30th April, 7:30pm. Please support.

RESULTS: Snr. Club C'ship: Dr. Crokes 1-15, Laune Rangers 0-08. Mnr Lge. SF: Dr. Crokes 3-11, Kerins O'Rahilly's 0-04. U14 Co. Lge.: Dr. Crokes 'A' 3-14, Austin Stacks 8-17. Dr. Crokes 'B' 2-10, Austin Stacks 4-05.

CLUB FOOTBALL C'SHIP: We received a bye in Round 1 of the Club Championship and faced Laune Rangers in Round 2 on Sunday last. Laune Rangers got off to the better start with the wind to their backs, going 2 points up in the first few minutes. Daithi Casey opened scoring for Dr. Crokes. We then settled and continued to apply pressure to the Laune Rangers defence. In the dying minutes of the first half, Laune Rangers had a shot on goal but Conor Loughlin made the crucial save. Half-time: Dr. Crokes 0-05, Laune Rangers 0-07. We dominated the second half, Brian Looney and Johnny Buckley on target early. Solid defending prevented Laune Rangers making a comeback. Daithi Casey sealed victory in the 55 minute with a goal. Full-time score: Dr. Crokes 1-15 Laune Rangers 0-08.

Team: Conor Loughlin, Kieran Ward, Eoin Brosnan, John Payne, Shane Doolan, Fionn Fitzgerald (0-01), Shane Myers (0-01), Johnny Buckley (0-01), Michael Milner, Brian Looney (0-04), Daithi Casey (1-02), Alan O'Sullivan, Kieran O'Leary (0-02), Chris Brady (0-02, 1f), Gavin O'Shea. Subs: Jamie Doolan (0-01) for Gavin O'Shea, David O'Leary for Shane Doolan & Micheal Burns (0-01) for Shane Myers.

SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY: Our Saturday morning hurling & football academies continue this weekend: Hurling from 10:00am to 10:40am, followed by football 10:45am to 12 noon. Both codes are supervised by qualified coaches and all equipment is provided.

KELLOGG'S GAA CUL CAMPS: The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are a great way for boys and girls aged 6 - 13 to play the games and learn GAA skills in a fun child-friendly environment - and maybe even help make them a GAA star of the future! Dr. Crokes GAA Club will host a football camp from 30th June - 4th July. Fitzgerald Stadium will host a hurling camp from 28th July - 1st August.

GOLF SOCIETY: Next outing, President (Tom Looney) Prize to Dooks on Saturday, 3rd May. Tee times 11.40am - 1.30pm. Timesheet now open on www.drcrokes.com and the usual places.

CLOTHES BANK: There is a clothes bank now permanently located at the rear of the clubhouse. Any old clothes, no longer required, can be deposited in bags at all times. As well as providing valuable funding to our juvenile section, proceeds from the bank also go towards the ISPCC.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Andrew Kenneally & Katie Hickey who got married over the weekend and to Mark Clifford on his 2nd place finish in the World Dancing Championships in London.

21/04/14

LOTTO: Draw took place in the Jack C's on Sunday last. Numbers drawn: 7, 16, 19, 23. The jackpot of €3000 was not won. Match 3, 10 received €40. Next week's jackpot is €3300. Draw will take place in the Speakeasy.

FIXTURES: Snr Club C'ship.: Away vs. Laune Rangers, Sun. 27th April, 2:30pm. Snr Hurling Lge: Home vs. Ladies Walk, Wed. 23rd April, 7pm. Mnr Lge.: Home vs. Daingean Ui Chuis, Tues. 22nd April, 6:30pm. U16 Hurling Lge.: Home vs. St. Brendans, Thurs. 24th April, 7pm. U14 Co. Lge.: Away vs. Austin Stacks, Wed. 23rd April, 7:30pm. Please support.

RESULTS: Snr. Hurling Lge.: Dr. Crokes 0-16, Kilgarvan 2-18. Snr Ladies Lge.: Dr. Crokes 3-14, Spa 3-11. Mnr Lge. Div. 1: Dr. Crokes 2-17, An Ghaelteacht 2-17. U14 Co. Lge.: Dr. Crokes 'A' 0-04, Listowel Emmets 8-09. Dr. Crokes 'B' 5-17, Listowel Emmets 2-03.

SENIOR HURLING: The senior hurlers suffered a defeat in their opening County League fixture away to Kilgarvan on Wednesday last. Kilgarvan got off to a brighter start securing 2 early goals. Dr. Crokes retaliated and were unlucky in front of goal late in the first half, Aaron Murphy denied by the up-right on one instance. The second half was a much better affair. Manager, Timmy Hourigan, made some positional changes which brought a renewed freshness to the game. Seanie Morris read play at centre-back and delivered to Seanie Burchill & Mike McCarthy for a number of points from open play. While this put the pressure on Kilgarvan, they held out to win 2-18 to 0-16. Team: Jack Lenihan, Rory Waters, Brendan O'Donovan, Shane Kavanagh, Shane Barrett, Kevin Landers, Barry O'Grady, Seanie Burchill (0-03), Padraig Fitzpatrick, Michael O'Keeffe (0-04, 3f) Mike McCarthy (0-5), Jamie Lenihan (0-01), Aaron Murphy (0-02), Tom Murphy (0-01), Cian O'Brien. Subs: Seanie Morris for Brendan O'Donovan.

SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY: Our Saturday morning hurling & football academies continue this weekend: Hurling from 10:00am to 10:40am, followed by football 10:45am to 12 noon. Both codes are supervised by qualified coaches and all equipment is provided.

KELLOGG'S GAA CUL CAMPS: The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are a great way for boys and girls aged 6 - 13 to play the games and learn GAA skills in a fun child-friendly environment - and maybe even help make them a GAA star of the future! Dr. Crokes GAA Club will host a football camp from 30th June - 4th July. Fitzgerald Stadium will host a hurling camp from 28th July - 1st August.

GOLF SOCIETY: Next outing to Dooks on Saturday, 3rd May. Tee times 11.40am - 1.30pm. Timesheet now open on www.drcrokes.com and the usual places.

CLOTHES BANK: There is a clothes bank now permanently located at the rear of the clubhouse. Any old clothes, no longer required, can be deposited in bags at all times. As well as providing valuable funding to our juvenile section, proceeds from the bank also go towards the ISPCC.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Micheal Burns and Jordan Kiely who were part of the Kerry Minor team that secured victory over Clare in the Munster Minor Football Championship on Wednesday last.

14/04/14

LOTTO: Draw took place in the Tatler Jack on Sunday last. Numbers drawn: 2, 8, 9, 19. The jackpot of €8100 was won by Donie O'Meara. Next week's jackpot is €3000. Draw will take place in the Jack C's.

FIXTURES: Snr Hurling Lge: Away vs. Kilgarvan, Wed. 16th April, 7pm. Snr Ladies Lge: Home vs. Spa, Fri. 18th April, 7pm. Mnr Lge. Div 1: Away vs. An Ghaelteacht, Fri. 18th April, 6:45pm. U16 Hurling Lge.: Away vs. Lixnaw, Thurs. 17th April, 7pm. U14 Co. Lge.: Away vs. Listowel Emmets, Wed. 16th April, 7:15pm. Please support.

RESULTS: Snr. Lge. Div 1: Dr. Crokes 1-12, Milltown/Castlemaine 1-07. Snr Lge. Div 5: Dr. Crokes 3-11, Renard 0-09. EK Jnr Lge: Dr. Crokes 2-09, Legion 1-05. Snr Ladies Lge: Dr. Crokes 6-14, Dromid 1-05. U14 Co. Lge.: Dr. Crokes 'A' 1-06, Laune Rangers 12-07. Dr. Crokes 'B' 3-10, Laune Rangers 4-02.

SENIOR LADIES: The Senior Ladies made it 3 for 3 over the weekend as they continue on their winning ways in the Senior County League beating Dromid Pearses at home on a scoreline of 6-14 to 1-05. With goals coming from Amanda Brosnan (2), Megan Kiely (2) and 1 each from Rheanna O'Shea and Lisa Courtney. All the girls put in a great team performance.

SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY: Our Saturday morning hurling & football academies continue this weekend: Hurling from 10:00am to 10:40am, followed by football 10:45am to 12 noon. Both codes are supervised by qualified coaches and all equipment is provided.

COISTE NA nOG - FOOTBALL: U12 footballers continue their preparation for the season on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 6:15pm. 

The U12 girls train on Mondays 4:30pm - 5:45pm and also on Thursdays with the U14 & U16 girls from 6:00pm to 7:15pm. New players welcome. Don't forget your mouth-guards!!

U14 GIRLS: The U14 girls traveled to Scartaglin on Sunday last. They played a hard fought game but it was not to be and were beaten by a last minute goal in the dying stages of the game. Final-score: Dr. Crokes 1-04, Scartaglin 2-06.

U12 GIRLS: This team have played two games so far in the Phase 1 of the Under 12 Co. League, coming away with a victory in both games.They travelled to Kenmare for the first game where the girls put in some great team work and came away the deserved winners on the night.They then took on near neighbours, Spa, in there second game which was a much tighter affair but again the girls worked well together. Niamh Stack and Treasa O'Sullivan worked well in the middle of the field setting up some nice balls in to Caoilinn O'Donoghue, Julie Delaney and Lyselle O'Shea who got some great scores. Five new girls to the team this year, Sarra Neher,Sarah McMahon, Megan Greame, Megan Linehan and Ailbhe Gallaher played in their first competitive competition and where excellent.The back line was solid with Holly Power showing the way. She was ably assisted by Emma Kelly and Leanne Kerins, Jade Potts and Siabh Murphy. Miriam Greene marking was superb. Ana Sheehan had a great game between the posts pulling off some lovely saves. 

U14 HURLING: South Kerry U14 Hurlers had a comprehensive win over Causeway in the second round of the County League Division 1 game on Saturday, 5th April in Lewis Road, Killarney. From the outset, South Kerry were up for this game and took control early on. With a few vital positional changes from the previous game, this team looked a more balanced outfit and really hurled well for the full hour. Donal O’Sullivan was in great form at centre-forward and immediately made a run through the middle for a great goal. This early lead appeared to settle our players and they proceeded to dominate in almost all areas of the field. Liam Twomey excelled at full-back and was ably assisted by Michael Horgan and Conor Lucey. Michael Lenihan, at centre-back also had a tremendous game and delivered great ball into the forwards. Dan McCarthy and Griffin Wharton dominated the middle of the park for the full hour and both put in a huge amount of work. Frank McGuire looked lively all through at wing-forward and Cian O’Sullivan was strong in possession on the opposite wing, both contributing 2 points. Inside, Tom Murnane and Gary Randles worked hard and played their part. Ian O’Connell, Patrick Crehan and Dara Smith came off the bench to make good contributions also. Team: Padraic Looney, Michael Horgan, Liam Twomey, James McCarthy, Jack Foley, Michael Lenihan, Conor Lucey, Dan McCarthy, Griffin Wharton (0-02), Frank McGuire (0-02), Donal O’Sullivan (2-05), Cian O’Sullivan (0-02), Tom Murnane (1-00), Daniel Casey (1-01) and Gary Randles. Subs: Ian O’Connell (1-00), Dara Smith, Patrick Crehan and Tom Doyle.

MASTERS GOLF CHALLENGE: A huge thanks to all who contributed to this years Masters Challenge Fundraiser and to all the card sellers. Results can be found on Facebook and www.drcrokes.com.

07/04/14

LOTTO: Draw took place in the Tatler Jack on Sunday last. Numbers drawn: 1, 5, 6, 21. The jackpot of €7800 was not won. Match 3, 6 winners received €70. Next week's jackpot is €8100. Draw will take place in the Tatler Jack.

FIXTURES: Snr Lge. Div 1: Home vs. Milltown/Castlemaine, Sun. 13th April, 2pm. Snr Lge. Div 5: Home vs. Renard, Sun. 13th April, 2pm. Snr Ladies Lge: Away vs. Dromid, Sun. 13th April, 12pm. U14 Co. Lge.: Home vs. Laune Rangers, Wed. 9th April, 7pm. U12 Co. Lge.: Away vs. Laune Rangers, Sun. 13th April, 6pm. Please support.

RESULTS: U16 EK Lge.: Dr. Crokes 4-16, Rathmore 0-13. U14 Lge. Div. 1: Dr. Crokes 3-08, Legion 4-11. U14 Lge. Div. 9: Dr. Crokes 5-08, Spa 4-18

SENIOR HURLING: Training continues every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:00pm. New hurlers always welcome. The first round of the Div. 2 Co. League takes place on Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00pm away to Kilgarvan. Please support.

SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY: Our Saturday morning hurling & football academies continue this weekend: Hurling from 10:00am to 10:40am, followed by football 10:45am to 12 noon. Both codes are supervised by qualified coaches and all equipment is provided.

COISTE NA nOG - FOOTBALL: U12 footballers continue their preparation for the season on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 6:15pm. 

The U12 girls train on Mondays 4:30pm - 5:45pm and also on Thursdays with the U14 & U16 girls from 6:00pm to 7:15pm. New players welcome. Don't forget your mouth-guards!!

U16 HURLING: The South Kerry U16 team suffered a defeat in Round 2 of the Division 1 Co. League on Thursday last to a strong Crotta outfit. Despite losing, all players put in a huge effort right to the final whistle. We have a bye in the next round but will face Lixnaw away in Round 4 on Thursday, 17th April.

U14 HURLING: The U14 hurlers had a comprehensive win over Causeway on Saturday last in Round 2 of the U14 County Hurling League. Final score: South Kerry 5-12, Causeway 0-05.

U12 HURLING: Dr Crokes U12's made a winning start to there Co. Hurling League campaign against Kilgarvan on Friday last. A great display of hurling skills from these young stars who always looked in control after an early goal from Caoilte Setanta O'Cronin. As the game moved on superb displays from Tom Doyle, Jason Kerins and Padraic Looney really started to boss the game. Up front Charlie Keating looked a constant threat. A great start with all players working hard on the night. Dr Crokes winning by 8 points in the end.

NATIONAL LEAGUE CHALLENGE: Congratulations to Denise O'Sullivan who emerged victorious after the seven rounds of this years National League Challenge. Thank you to the large number of people who contributed.

MASTERS GOLF CHALLENGE: Entry Cards for the Masters Challenge to be returned by 12 noon, Thursday 10th April. Please support.

CONGRATULATIONS: to Aaron Murphy who won an All-Ireland Colleges Medal with Colaiste Ghobnatan on Saturday.