Report Week Ending 14th August 2011

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A heroic Dublin effort fell just short in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Final in Croke Park on Sunday 14th July 2011 when they went down 1-19 to 0-18 to reigning champions, Tipperary.  The 43,563 attendance certainly got its money’s worth after a virtually score for score thriller.

 

Dublin overcame the concession of a third minute goal to claim the lead only for the Premier to rein them in at the break 0-11 to 1-8.  Tipp got the opening three points of the second period but Dublin were level by the forty sixth minute.  From then on it was anyone’s game.  However, the champion’s ability to eke out scores proved the difference.

 

Kilmacud Crokes certainly made its contribution.  Niall Corcoran was imperious at right corner back, seeing off no less a player than Eoin Kelly.  Ryan O’Dwyer put in a great shift against the odds up front.  Helping to orchestrate on the sideline was Richard Stakelum while panelists Ronan Walsh and Conor Clinton together with team doctor Chris Thompson also played their parts.

 

For hill16.ie report see HERE.  For Irish Times interview with Niall Corcoran see HERE.  For Tony Considine’s view in the Irish Examiner see HERE.

 

The curtain raiser provided some consolation for the Dubs with the minors advancing to the All-Ireland final for the first time since 1983 thanks to a 6-19 to 5-13 win over Waterford.  This game was over before half time at which point Dublin led 4-12 to 0-7.  Crokes’ Oisin O’Rorke made a second half appearance as substitute.  For hill16.ie report see HERE.

 

The previous evening the club intermediate hurlers brought their regulation AHL3 campaign to a very satisfactory conclusion with an impressive 3-13 to 3-8 win over St Vincents at Silverpark.  This was enough to secure second spot and promotion to AHL2.  The league final against Clanna Gael will be played at a later date.  Well done to Gerry McGrath, his management team, the players and all concerned.  For report see HERE.

 

Earlier that day the Under 16's, with a contingent of Under 15's and Under 14's, travelled to Camlough/Bessbrook in Armagh to participate in an excellent and very well organised tournament run by Craobh Rua. They played three matches, winning them all relatively comfortably.  For report see HERE

 

Pre-Croke Park three Tipperary clubs visited on Sunday morning.  Eire Og Nenagh and Clonmel Og played the under 10’s in Silverpark while the under 12’s hosted Ballybacon Grange in Deerpark.

 

On Thursday the Junior A’s had a good 5-10 to 1-10 away AHL5 win over Naomh Mearnog to finish their league campaign mid-table.

 

 

Upcoming Fixtures

 

Saturday 20th August will see the Dublin under 21’s try to emulate the minors as they take on Antrim in the All-Ireland semi final at Newry with a 4.00pm throw in.   Crokes are well represented on the panel and all support greatly appreciated.

 

Club fixtures:

 

Day

Date

Team

Opposition

Venue

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

16.08.11

U15 D3

St Sylvesters

Bridgefield

7.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

20.08.11

U16 D1

Ballyboden

Silverpark

11.00am

 

 

 

U14 D1

Cuala

Thomastown

11.00am 

 

 

 

U14 D2

Castleknock

Silverpark

11.00am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always check with team management for late changes

 

 

 

All-Ireland Hurling Sevens

 

 

To be held on Saturday 3rd September 2011 this is wonderful showcase and the main source of funds to keep hurling going in the club.  Advertising manager Declan Herlihy 087-9897175 and declanherlihy@eircom.net would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in taking a programme advertisement or who can help in any other way.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Photo Competition – Wonderful Prize On Offer

 

 

Don’t forget to enter our photo competition.  Click HERE or on the link below and you will see a number of images from recent matches involving the Senior Hurling team. Each image is numbered from 1 to 12. Choose your favourite shot and email your choice to kchurling@yahoo.com.  The winner gets to nominate any player on any Kilmacud Crokes hurling team to be the subject of a special match photographic profile. Nominate yourself, a son, brother, father, cousin, friend (or even a stranger!) and an upcoming match in which you/he will be participating. We will send our photographer along to focus a camera lens on your nominee during the match. We will present you and him with a special Presentation DVD of the occasion. A momento such as this is something that will be cherished for years to come.

 

 

 

Nursery Hurling

 

 

 

Nursery Hurling is back and running in Glenalbyn. 

 

 

Contacts:   (U5/U6) Denis Egan (087-7922044), (U7) Declan Kane (087-2396094) (U8) Brian Harrison/John Maguire (087-9201743 / 087-6823264), Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Coach Niall Corcoran (087-9834287)

 

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