Report Week Ending 3rd April 2011

There is a pep in Dublin Hurling’s step following Saturday evening’s exciting and well merited draw with Kilkenny in the Allianz League at Croke Park in which three Crokes men played significant on field parts.  The feel good factor continued at club level with the seniors’ Sunday morning 4-12 to 4-4 AHL1 win over Craobh Chiaran at Silverpark.  This match also featured the first interval mini games for our stars of the future.  Tipperary’s afternoon comprehensive win over Galway, placing Dublin right back in the hunt for a National Hurling League final place, crowned matters.

 

From the off, on possession and territorial advantage, there could be little doubt over the AHL1 win but ten minutes in the scoreboard told a different story as the Donneycarney men led 2-0 to 0-3.  The scene changed on the quarter mark when a good run by Kevin O’Loughlin set up Barry Mulligan.  The full forward’s effort was thwarted before the in rushing Mark Coghlan swept to the net.  Between then and the short whistle Crokes added four overs to no reply.

 

Ciarans raised a white flag straight after the renewal.  The Kilmacud side re-asserted itself.  Kevin O’Loughlin’s double kick goal, shortly followed by a long range post splitting effort from Jack Doughan, put seven points between the teams, 2-9 to 2-2.  Barry Mulligan and Sean McGrath also had minors before Craobh brought it back to 2-11 to 2-3.  In the fiftieth minute came the goal of the game.  A Declan Browne pull found Kevin O’Loughlin.  The corner forward’s run drew the defence.  His off load was finished by Barry Mulligan.  In the remaining time the visitors notched up two goals but never enough to query the result.    Final outcome Crokes 4-12, Craobh Chiaran 4-4.  For report see HERE.  For pictures see HERE

 

Team: M Cahill, S O’Rorke, W McEvoy, A Grogan (0-1), G McMorrow, R O’Loughlin, J Doughan (0-1), M Coghlan (1-0), D Mulligan (0-3), J Burke, D Browne, B O’Rorke (0-1), K O’Loughlin (1-3, f-1, 65-2), B Mulligan (2-2), S McGrath (0-1).  Subs: D McVeigh for R O’Loughlin, D Byrne for S McGrath, S McNicholas for D McVeigh

 

During the break the under 10’s took the opportunity to display the talents in two mini games.  For more see HERE

 

The previous Tuesday 29th March 2011 Crokes picked up two Leinster Senior League points against Blackwater of Wexford on in a “home” game played at Bray Emmets.  Our thanks to the local club for allowing the use of their facilities.  The Stillorgan men had the upper hand in the first thirty minutes and forged 0-9 to 0-3 clear.  Despite scoring first after the restart Crokes loosened their grip and with ten minutes remaining the lead was much eroded at 0-12 to 0-10.  A scoring blitz, starting with an excellent point from Shane O’Rorke and quickly followed by goals from Barry Mulligan and Kevin O’Loughlin, eased the nerves and saw foireann Kilmacud home by 2-13 to 0-11.  For report see HERE

 

Back to Sunday John Paul Park was the venue for the Junior A’s AHL5 tie with a much improved Naomh Fionnbarra side who will take points in this league.  At half time Crokes led 1-8 to 0-9 before the game ended even Steven, 1-12 to 0-15.  Midfielder Ger Geoghegan shone as did corner back Liam Cantwell.  Conor Caulfield scored four points from play while Barrai Brennan, playing at full back, scored the goal from an eighty yard free.

 

The scheduled AHL8 game for the Junior E’s did not materialise as Raheny have withdrawn from the competition.

 

The under 14A’s had a well worthwhile lunchtime assignment with Dicksboro of Kilkenny in Silverpark.  With the wind Crokes had the better of the first half and were 3-2 to 1-4 to the good.  For a while during the second act it seemed the kittens might kick on but, displaying a commendable resilience, the Crokes boys stuck to the task and were rewarded with 1-1 in the closing five minutes before the encounter ended 4-8 to 4-5 in the visitors favour.

Team: C Keane, R Hayes, M O’Rourke, C Kelly, S McEntee, D Butler, E Sheehy, F O’Connor, A Tuck, F Tucker, S O’Dwyer, F Whitely, C O’Cleirigh, A Considine. M Roche.  Subs:  T Fox for A Tuck, C Kealy for M Roche, C Fleming for F Tucker and J Maher for C Kelly

 

The intermediates started the weekend in fine style, thanks to a 1-13 to 1-5 AHL3 win over Clanna Gael.  Crokes had ceded home advantage and agreed to bring the game forward by two days.  Midway, after an intense first half, it looked as if the Kilmacud men had failed to capitalise on the aid of a strong cross wind as the teams were tied 0-5 to 1-2.  The Irishtown side were next to score and while Crokes were again level after forty minutes anyone who left at that point could not have predicted the eventual outcome.  A great run by Mark Coghlan saw him off load to Daithi de Paor.  For a moment it looked as if the veteran full forward had taken too much out of the ball but no and the Clan net rippled.  From there Crokes powered on winning every battle on the field and garnering their first league points of the year.  For report see HERE

 

Midday Saturday had the minor B’s and the under 14B’s respectively facing up to their Ballygalget Co Down A counterparts. Useful workouts concluded with home wins.  Afterwards the guests were treated to homemade fare in brilliant sunshine before setting off for the Croke Park double header.

 

Minor B Team: M Herlihy, M Collins, A Colclough, O O’Carroll, G Buckley, D Corish, S Boyd, N Hanley, C O’Dwyer, D Keane, J Huban, E Campion, A Cullinane, J Cassidy, R Conlon.  Subs used; C McIntyre, P Tighe, C O’Byrne, C Gormley.

 

Intercounty

The earlier brilliant sunshine was replaced by several heavy showers during the course of Saturday evening’s Allianz League Division 1 encounter between Dublin and Kilkenny at Croke Park.  At the end of a compelling game in which three Crokes men, Niall Corcoran, Ryan O’Dywer and Ronan Walsh, made significant contributions the spoils were shared 1-17 to 3-11.  Thanks to a last gasp equaliser Dublin got their year back on track following the previous week’s disappointment against Galway and set off for their week long Portuguese training camp in good heart.  For www.hill16.ie report see HERE

 

Punchestown Race Day-Tue 3rd May 2011

 

We are hosting our 8th Annual Race Day on Tuesday 3rd May, the opening day of the Punchestown National Hunt Festival.

 
We need and ask for your support for what is a wonderful day out by taking a seats or a table, having your company take a table, sponsoring or helping with organisation.  Over the years we have had a magnificent response and last year hosted over 500 guests in the fabulous Punchestown Pavilion on the course right at the final hurdle. 

 

Our proven track record in providing entertainment and enjoyment to the very highest standard is the envy of every other function at the Punchestown Festival. The package includes: 

 

• Three Grade 1 races including the 2m Boylesports Champion Chase
• Hosted in the ‘Punchestown Pavilion’ located directly at the last fence with private lawns
• Top Tipsters to review the card before lunch
• Four Course Silver Service Lunch (Dobbins), served before first race (the only four course lunch served to the tables during Punchestown race week)
• Afternoon Tea and Snacks
• Private Bar
• Bus transfers – Stillorgan or City Centre to/from Racecourse
• Evening Entertainment in Kilmacud Crokes clubhouse in Stillorgan

 

At € 1,500 for a table of ten or €150 per person you won’t find a better value or more cost effective option for hosting clients, staff, friends or family.

 

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) or simply watch the video at the bottom of our dedicated Punchestown page by clicking HERE!

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

 

 

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)