Report Week Ending 12th June 2011
Another great intercounty week for Dublin and for Kilmacud Crokes as Dublin with five Crokes starters (Bill O’Carroll, Jack Doughan, Barry Mulligan, Sean McGrath and Kevin O’Loughlin) advanced to the Leinster Under 21 Hurling Championship Semi-Final.
This was thanks to a convincing 4-11 to 0-11 win over Carlow at Dr Cullen Park on Wednesday 8th June 2011. All the Crokes lads acquitted themselves well in what turned to be a relatively comfortable victory.
Not many clubs have such strong representation at this level and it was a moment to savour for the lads themselves, their families, their mentors over the years and everybody involved with hurling in the club. For some historical comparisons see HERE. Dublin next face Offaly in the Leinster semi final on 22nd June. For hill16.ie match report see HERE.
In the good news stakes, hot on the heels of the under 21 success were the double championship wins for the intermediates and the progress of the Junior E’s.
On Saturday 11th June 2011 the intermediates continued their unbeaten championship campaign with a 3-18 to 2-9 win over Trinity Gaels at Druimnigh Park. Against the wind Crokes closed the first half 2-10 to 1-6 ahead and the issue was never in doubt thereafter. For report see HERE
The previous Wednesday, 8th June 2011, the inters entertained Fingallians at Silverpark in their third round robin championship match. Playing against the wind they broke for tea one point in arrears. The second half took expected lines at the end of which the Kilmacud side was 0-19 to 0-9 in front. For report see HERE. These two wins place Crokes at the head of their championship group with one round robin match left to play.
At the same time on Wednesday in Tymon North the Junior A’s found the going too hot against a skillful Faughs second team in their third championship outing. Having had the favour of the wind and incline Crokes trailed 2-8 to 0-6 at the break. While they fought gamely in the second period and were unlucky not to raise at least one green flag there could be no argument with the 2-18 to 0-11 result. Best for the vanquished were the stand out Paddy Igoe at full back, goalkeeper Eoin Dalton, Niall Butler, Damien McSweeney, Barrai Brennan and Shane Canny. On Saturday it was a similar story as Good Counsel took the championship points at Silverpark.
The Junior E’s garnered two on field and two off field championship points. The former came on Tuesday as they gained their fifth championship point from a possible six with a 1-11 draw against Skerries Harps at Silverpark. Despite having far more of the play Crokes were a point behind at half time. This trend continued in the second half as the Stillorgan men could never put daylight between the teams and although two points clear approaching the finish line they were reeled in. For report see HERE. Two more points were gained courtesy of a walkover from Commercials in respect of the game fixed for Sunday 12th June 2011.
Also on Tuesday the under 13A’s travelled to Balheary where they overcame Fingallians by 4-4 to 0-9 in the first division of the league. At under 12 level the A’s made it four wins from four with a close Division 1 win (2-4 to 1-4) against Whitehall at Deerpark. The B’s shard the spoils (3-5 to 4-2) in their fourth division tie with St Vincents. On Sunday the under 14A’s had a run out against a Dublin Development squad in Bray.
Hurlers Tee Off – Appeal for Support
The 2011 Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Golf Classic will take place on Thursday June 16th at Bray Golf Club (www.braygolfclub.com). Designed by Des Smyth and opened in 2003, Bray Golf Club is a magnificent USPGA-standard parkland course, set in nearly 200 acres, between Bray Head and the Sugar Loaf Mountain with magnificent views of Killiney Bay and the Wicklow Mountains.
We would be grateful if you could consider entering a team or sponsoring a hole. The cost to enter a team of four is €500. This includes entry to the competition, a four-course dinner immediately after your round, and the chance to win one of a large number of valuable prizes. This outing is one of the most enjoyable of the year and this year will be no exception. Tee times are available from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Presentation of prizes will take place at 9.30pm in the Golf Club.
Workgroup
Brian Murphy 087-9244366 email: BrianM.Murphy@irishlife.ie
Colm Maher 087-2755074 email: colm.maher@citi.com
Sean Allen 087-2551602 email: allenengltd@eircom.net
Michael Veale 086-3425432 email: Michael.veale@buy4now.ie
Declan Herlihy 087-9897175 email: declanherlihy@eircom.net
Tim Dolphin 086-2846216 email: tdolphin@uniphar.ie
Padraig Sullivan 086-2230745 email:
Upcoming Fixtures
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Saturday |
18.06.11 |
U14 D1 |
St Vincents |
Silverpark 1 |
2.00pm |
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U14 D2 |
Naomh OP/ER |
Martin Savage Park |
2.00pm |
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U13 D1 |
Cuala A |
Silverpark/Deerpark |
2.00pm |
pitch tbc |
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U13 D4 |
Na Fianna B |
Albert College Park |
2.00pm |
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Tuesday |
21.06.11 |
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U14 D2 |
Fingallians A |
Silverpark |
7.30pm |
time/pitch tbc |
Always check with team management for late changes
Also on the horizon are:
Hurling Mini All-Irelands 13th to 17th June. For more see HERE
Leinster Senior Hurling Semi-Final Dublin –v- Galway in Tullamore on 18th June.
Leinster Under 21 Semi-Final Dublin –v- Offaly on 22nd June
All-Ireland Feile Finals in Galway 24th to 26th June
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)