Report Week ending 1st May 2011
Sunday 1st May 2011
Dublin 0-22 Kilkenny 1-7
Crokes players, man of the match Ryan O'Dwyer and tigerish corner back Niall Corcoran helped Dublin power past Kilkenny to win the Allianz National hurling league title in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon, 1st May 2011, for the first time since 1939. Dublin were the superior team throughout and by half time had built a six point lead. Paul Ryan was outstanding in the first half scoring seven points which included four frees. Eoin Larkin was dismissed in the 25th minute by referee Michael Wadding who also controversially blew for half time with Dublin on the attack. Conor McCormack finished to the net only to have the goal disallowed. Remarkably, Kilkenny only scored twice from play in this game. Ten different Dublin players scored.
Roll on the Leinster championship which opens with a quarter final against Offaly on 29th May in Parnell Park. Kilmacud Crokes was extremely well represented. Apart from the aforementioned Niall Corcoran and Ryan O’Dwyer, also on the panel were Ronan Walsh, Conor Clinton and Barry O’Rorke. Selector Richie Stakelum played a major role with team doctor Chris Thompson and maor uisce Conor Thompson also manning their stations with aplomb. Our heartiest congratulations to them all and to everyone involved in this wonderful win. For more see HERE.
This wasn’t the only good news. The under 11’s took two squads to the Na Fianna Tournament where they faced up to Na Fianna, Eire Og Nenagh, Dicksboro , James Stephens and Na Piarsaigh (Cork). At the end of a successful day the Stillorgan boys won the A and went down gallantly in the B final.
Back southside Glenalbyn was a hive of activity as the Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Kids Fun Day took fire. Over 200 young hurlers took part in games with visitors from Graigue Ballycallan (Under 8), Bray Emmets (Under 10) and O’Loughlin Gaels (Under 12) complimented by a barbeque, face painting before boarding buses to see the Dubs triumph in Croke Park. Many thanks to all the mentors and parents involved in organising. See photos of U 8s in action courtesy of Mary Gorman!
Minor A’s beat Cuala
More routinely the minor A’s made the short journey to Shanganagh where they bagged two league points with a 2-13 to 3-6 victory over Cuala. For report, photos and video highlights click HERE or on the photo below! The B’s were given a walk over in the game against Liffey Gaels.
Mid Week
Two late goals frayed the nerves in the under 14A’s League 1 match against St Vincents at Silverpark on Wednesday 27th April 2011. Midway the local lads led by 1-7 to 1-3 and looked to have the points in the bag as they added 1-2 without reply as the game drew to a close. Among the stars were Mark McCallion, Killian O’Shea, Eamonn Allen and Mark O’Rourke.
Panel: T Murphy, L Tucker, R Murphy, K O’Shea, P Herlihy, M McCallion, C O’Connor, F O’Reilly, D Dagg, T Duke, E Allen, M Crowley, A Considine, E McMahon, C Gowing, A Tuck and M O’Rourke.
Contemporaneously Silverpark 2 witnessed the under 14B’s account for Dal Cais (an O’Dwyers, Fingallians and Round Towers Lusk combination) in Division 3 by 6-13 to 3-4. The outcome sees the 14B’s joint top of the table with three wins out of three. For report see HERE
While this was going on the minors played the Dublin under 17 squad in Sancta Maria. At the end of an entertaining hour the county squad won 2-15 to 2-14, Crokes having led 2-11 to 0-8 at the break.
Panel: P Tighe, C O’Dwyer, J Murphy, D Corish, S Boyd, C Devins, C Gormley, M Geraghty, A Pilkington, B Horan, C Conway, KJ McGowan, CJ O’Dwyer, J Cassidy, N Gorey, A Colclough, O O’Carroll, M Collins, A Cullinane and CO’Byrne
Twenty four hours later the under 16’s returned from Johnstown Park with a share of the spoils from their Division 1 tie with Na Fianna after a subdued performance. Crokes led most of the way but had to scramble two late points after the home side goaled with six minutes remaining. The final score was 1-13 to 3-7 for Na Fianna (half time 1-7 to 1-5 in the visitors’ favour). Most prominent were Cian MacGabhann, Ronan Horgan, Donnchadha O’Murchu, Donal Keane and Sean Bedford. For pictures see HERE or click on the photo below!
On Tuesday 26th April 2011 in Division 4 the under 13B went down to St Finians Swords in Deerpark.
Plenty More to Come
May will be a hectic hurling month. Note for your diaries:
- Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Race Day in Punchestown (3 May)
- First Round Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Dublin –v- Wexford (7 May)
- The First Round of the Senior Hurling Championship (Wed 11 May), and
- The Dublin Feile na nGael Finals (15 & 16 May)
- Leinster Senior Hurling Quarter Final, Dublin –v- Offaly (29 May)
Punchestown Race Day-Tue 3rd May 2011
Club’s Biggest Social Day
All Star Ken McGrath and Ireland’s cricketing hero, Kevin O’Brien, are among the guests of Kilmacud Crokes Hurling at our Punchestown Race Day on Tuesday 3rd May next. With Dublin now in the National Hurling League Final who knows they might now have for company?
In the most prestigious venue Punchestown has to offer, this top quality event is a superb and excellent value way to entertain clients, staff or friends.
Please give much needed support by taking a table or seats.
This is the best value corporate package of the week – Other events charge more than 50% again without coach transport and silver service.
Included are:
- Three Grade 1 races including the 2m Boyle Sports Champion Chase
- Exclusive glass fronted venue - The Punchestown Pavilion in a track-side location with private lawn overlooking the last fence
- Luxury coach transfers to and from the racecourse included
- Four course silver service meal by Dobbins, with wine served to your table
- Afternoon tea and snacks
- Professional & Celebrity tipsters to mark your card
Cost €1,500 for a table of ten or €150 per person.
Full details can be downloaded from HERE. To experience the full Festival feel see the “Festival Come to Life” (video in festival 2011 in www.punchestown.com)
Kilmacud Crokes Hurling | Punchestown Workgroup
Brendan Sweeney 086 043 9637,
Sean Allen 087 255 1602,
Brian Geraghty 087 231 2378,
Peter Corish 087 253 7784,
Tim Dolphin 086 284 6216,
Ed Gibbons 087 251 6262,
Paul Gorman 087 286 5901,
Tom Barry 087 220 0527
Upcoming Fixtures
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Thursday |
05.05.11 |
AHL 8/Cup |
Realt Dearg |
Silverpark 2 |
7.30pm |
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Sunday |
08.05.11 |
MHL 1 |
Ballyboden St Endas |
Silverpark 1 |
11.00am |
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MHL 3 |
Naomh Olaf |
Silverpark 2 |
11.00am |
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Saturday |
15.05.11 |
U14A&B |
Feile na nGael (Div 1 Group – Lucan, Ballyboden & Naomh Barrog) (Div 3 Group - Clontarf, Parnells & Round Towers Clondalkin) |
Div 1 Group – Silverpark Div 3 Group - TBC |
TBC |
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Sunday |
16.05.11 |
U14A&B |
Feile na nGael |
TBC |
TBC |
Adult Championship first round fixtures
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Wednesday |
11.05.11 |
Senior |
Faughs |
Tymon North |
7.15pm |
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Inter |
R Towers (C) |
Clondalkin Community Centre |
7.15pm |
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Junior A |
Civil Service |
Islandbridge |
7.15pm |
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Thursday |
12.05.11 |
Junior E |
Erin Go Bragh |
St Catherine’s Park |
7.15pm |
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Always check with team management for late changes
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)