Report Week Ending 18th September 2011
It was a week where the highlight was a non-hurling event - Dublin’s great win over Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final in Croke Park on Sunday 18th September 2011. Many congratulations to all concerned, especially to the Crokes representatives Rory O Carroll, Kevin Nolan, Cian O Sullivan, Craig Dias and Ross O’Carroll together with selector Paddy O’Donoghue who did the club so proud.
On the hurling front, continuing their championship preparations, the seniors headed for Offaly to take on Coolderry. On a heavy pitch the locals proved too good on a 3-14 to 3-9 scoreline. For pictures click on the flashing camera or click HERE.
Panel: M Collins, S O’Rorke, W McEvoy, A Grogan, N Corcoran, R O’Loughlin, B O’Carroll, G McMorrow, C Clinton, J Doughan, R O’Dwyer, R Walsh, B Mulligan, S McGrath, K O’Loughlin, D McGovern, S Gillen and G Melican
For the juvenile teams it was league action all the way on Saturday. The under 14A’s beat Naomh Barrog away in Division 1 by 3-21 to 1-7, having led 2-10 to 1-4 at the break. Conn O’Cleirigh, Brian Grogan, Adam Tuck and Darragh Butler were prominent. Notwithstanding a strong wind and downpour, their B counterparts had a most impressive Division 2 win over physically strong Whitehall Colmcilles, 3-11 to 3-2 (h/t 2-6 to 2-1) at Silverpark. Aidan Healy, Tom Fox, Louis de Courcy and Stephen Crossan led the way.
Both under 13 teams were scheduled to play Whitehall Colmcilles. In the A match the laurels went to the Northsiders.
Sunday morning had the two under 15 sides in first round and also quarter final championship action. The A’s overcame St Vincents by 3-10 to 3-8 away. The Southsiders were down two points at half time having played into a strong wind. They turned it round in the second half and led by eight points with five minutes to go. Two late goals increased the anxiety level. Ryan Murphy and Mark McCallion were impressive in the central defensive positions with good support from Sean Crowe, Sean Keating and Eamonn Allen.
Rathcoole was the destination for the B’s against Commercials at the same stage. Following a very good first half performance they were unlucky to go in 2-5 to 1-5 in arrears, a late goal being the difference. The concession of a quick goal and point in the opening minutes of the renewal effectively ended the contest. Best for Crokes were Cillian Fleming, Rory Geraghty, Eoin Sheehy, Niall Sweeny and Kevin Culligan.
Team: C Fleming, R Geraghty, E Sheehy, S Vallom, A O’Neill, C Keane, S O’Hurley, R Couse, S Rizvi, B Sultan, N Sweeny, K Culligan, R Kennedy, P Comerford, J Egan. Sub: C O’Cleirigh for J Egan, J Maher for A O’Neill, H Barry for R Kennedy and C Smyth for K Culligan.
Upcoming Fixtures
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Saturday |
24.09.11 |
IHC s/f |
Round Towers |
Blakestown |
5.30pm |
Champ |
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Sunday |
25.09.11 |
JHC E q/f |
Craobh Chiarain |
Silverpark 1 |
3.00pm |
Champ |
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AHL 5 |
Faughs |
Tymon North |
11.00am |
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Snr |
Craughwell |
Craughwell |
12.00 |
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Sunday |
02.10.11 |
MHC A |
Lucan Sarsfields |
Silverpark |
11.00am |
Champ |
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MHC C |
Raheny |
St Annes Park |
11.00am |
Champ |
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U9 |
Blitz |
P de Burca |
10.30-4pm |
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Saturday |
08.10.11 |
SHC Q/final |
O'Tooles |
tbc |
Tbc |
Champ |
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Sunday |
16.10.11 |
MHC A |
Na Fianna |
Mobhi Road |
11.00am |
Champ |
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MHC C |
Erins Isle |
Silverpark |
11.00am |
Champ |
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U9 |
Blitz |
P de Burca |
10.30-4pm |
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Sunday |
23.10.11 |
U8 |
Blitz |
P de Burca |
10.30-4pm |
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Always check with team managements for late changes
Coaching Courses
Dublin County Board have announced details of two new coaching courses:
- Conditioning Course for Gaelic Games
- Athletic Development for Youth Players
For more detail please see HERE
Dublin Co Board Hurling Discussion Document
We are all betimes amused, confused and frustrated as to how hurling is organised in the county. Recently a discussion document has been circulated by Dublin County Board. See HERE for more. Do you have any views you'd like to share on the subject? This is an opportunity to have your say. Why not send your comments by clicking HERE
Nursery Hurling
Nursery Hurling recommences on Wednesday 7th September. Due to the hosting of the All-Ireland Club 7s the facilities at Glenalbyn are unavailable for the month of September. We will train at the all-weather pitch at St. Killians German School, Roebuck Rd, Clonskeagh on Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of September. Please note the following times and contact the managers for any further details.
Hurling (St Killian’s German School)
· U5’s (Born 2006) & U6’s (Born 2005) – Wednesday 6pm to 7pm
Please Note – Parking in St Killians will be LIMITED.
Children born 2006 are welcome to join Hurling in Sep 2011.
For Hurling, contact
(U5/U6) Denis Egan (087-7922044)
(U7) Declan Kane (087-2396049),
Club Coach Niall Corcoran (087-9834287)