Report Week Ending 11th September 2011
Saturday 10th September 2011 resulted in disappointment for the Dublin under 21’s as they went down to Galway under lights in the All-Ireland final at Semple Stadium. Apart from a brief early period the Westerners had the better of the exchanges and won by 3-14 to 1-10. Crokes were represented by corner backs, Bill O’Carroll and Jack Doughan and Kevin O’Loughlin who started at wing forward. Sean McGrath was introduced as a substitute at half time and Barry Mulligan was on the extended panel. Our commiserations and thanks to them all for representing the club so well at the highest level throughout the year. For hill16.ie report see HERE.
Spirits were lifted on Sunday morning 11th September 2011 in Silverpark as the intermediates eased through to the semi final by defeating Setanta, 2-18 to 1-5. By midway there was clear blue water between the sides as Crokes led 1-9 to 0-2. Sean Garvey kept a safe goal and Niall Lillis, Declan Browne and Andrew Hopkins were very solid in front of him. Dillon Mulligan and Mark Coghlan were superb at midfield and up front Donal McGovern, Alan Tiernan and Barra o Leidhin were the pick. For photos see HERE. To read more on this match, including the Evening Herald report and photos, clck HERE. The previous Tuesday the team travelled to Wexford for a challenge against Oulart-the-Ballagh's intermediate squad.
Scorers for Crokes were D McGovern 0-6(3f) B O’Leidhin 1-2, A Tiernan 0-3, D Browne 0-2 (65-2), D de Paor 1-1, M Coghlan 0-2, D Mulligan 0-1 and C Sheehan 0-1
In the afternoon the Junior E’s crossed over to Skerries to play the locals in a play off to decide who top their qualifying group. After extra time, a last minute goal denied Crokes, who put in an excellent team effort, by two points, 1-15 to 2-10.
Team:
Paddy Tighe, Brendan Halpin, John Huban, Niall McIntyre, Ciaran O’Callaghan, Adrian Crean, Conor Devins, Simon Rouse, Shane O’Keeffe, Daragh Brennan, James Byrne , Barry Horan, Justin Cassidy, Neale Martin, Conor O’Dwyer. Subs: Ciaran McGrath for Jimmy Byrne, Niko Salvino for Simon Rouse and David Beagon for Justin Cassidy.
The under 16’s went to Thurles to play Durlas Og in a challenge while St Kierans College Kilkenny was the destination for the under 14’s as they took on James Stephens. The Stillorgan lads trailed 2-8 to 0-9 at the break and went down 5-13 to 2-10 in the end. To the fore were Darragh Butler, Conn O’Cleirigh and Brian Grogan. For photos of the under 16 game see HERE. The under 10's were also guests of the 'Village', reaching the final of the latter's tournament.
Earlier on Saturday we had three groups on their travels. En route to support the under 21’s, the seniors stopped off in Borrisoleigh for a challenge against the Pete Finnerty trained Mullagh of Galway. A good contest ensued. With the strong wind Crokes led 3-4 to 2-6 after thirty minutes. At full time the lead had swung the other way and the game ended 3-14 to 3-8. Matthew Collins, Niall Corcoran, Gary McMorrow, Conor Clinton and Ryan O’Dwyer shone. For pictures see HERE
Panel:
M Collins, G Melican, W McEvoy, A Grogan, N Corcoran, A de Paor, R O’Loughlin, G McMorrow, C Clinton, J Sweeney, R O’Dwyer, R Walsh, D McVeigh, J Burke, S Gillen, M Geraghty, F Monnelly and T Clarke
The under 12’s reached the final of the Erins Own (Cork) tournament. Having won their three group games against Causeway (Kerry), Killeagh/St Ita’s (Cork) and the hosts they came up just short against Carrigtwohill, in the final.
The under 8/9’s took three teams to the annual Roanmore Tournament in Waterford, played nine games and won all nine.
Upcoming Fixtures
Dublin County Board has decided to change the format of the Senior Hurling Championships. This will now be run as follows in an effort to ensure that Dublin has a representative in the Leinster Club Championship:
SHC A. 4 semi-finalists from 2010 to receive a bye to round two.
8 remaining teams to play in round one - 4 winners qualify for round two.
Round two and semi-final to be an open draw.
No relegation
Senior Hurling C/ship Dates: 24/25 Sept - 8/9 Oct - 19 Oct - Final 28 or 29 Oct.
Minor Hurling C/ship Dates: Sept 25th - Oct 9th - Oct 23rd - Nov 6th - Nov 20th.
The draws for the Senior Hurling A and B Championships rounds 1 and 2, Senior and Intermediate Football Championships rounds 3 and 4 and Minor football and hurling championships will take place in Parnell Park on Monday evening 12th September 2011
The draws for the under 16 and under 15 hurling championships can be viewed at HERE
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)