Report for week ending 4 October 2009

 

On Sunday morning 4th October 2009 the minor A’s cemented their place as group toppers when defeating Ballyboden St Enda by 2-8 to 0-7 at Sancta Maria in the final round robin game of the championship. 

 

 Scores were at a premium. Crokes led 0-5 to 0-4 after twenty two minutes and it took a similar period for them to go 0-6 to 0-4 ahead. This came through a good Sean McGrath point and, in his second crucial intervention within a minute, the same player’s persistence under the dropping ball set up Mark O’Dwyer for a goal. Boden were not to lie down and had the margin down to a goal, 1-6 to 0-6, by the fifty fifth minute. Sixty seconds later McGrath’s coolly slotted over a 50 metre free from the right side line. 

 

Almost immediately it took a good save by keeper Eoin Dalton to keep daylight between the sides, even if Boden posted a minor from the resultant 65. Next, from an extreme angle, Mark O’Dwyer’s point put four between the teams again. Shortly after, Boden were awarded a 20 metre free that was saved at the expense of a 65. From this came Boden’s fourteenth wide of the hour (to Crokes nine). In the dying moments Barry Mulligan’s deflected shot found the net to leave the final score 2-8 to 0-7. On a day when defences were on top, the rearguard spine of Eoin Dalton, Sean Murphy and Jack Doughan was steadfast. Up front Jude Sweeney and Sean McGrath were most prominent. For report see HERE.

 

Team:

 

E Dalton, P McCague, S Murphy, P Collins, E Grogan, J Doughan, A Carr, C Doherty, M Kinsella, M O’Dwyer (1-1), D McVeigh (0-1), B Mulligan (1-1), H Byrne, J Sweeney, S McGrath (0-5, f-3, 65-1). Subs: E O’Byrne for D McVeigh, D Mulligan for H Byrne

 

The minor B’s went to St Anne’s Park to take on Raheny, the leaders of their minor C championship group. A closely contested game saw Crokes come out on top 3-8 to 0-14. Most prominent for the victors were Karl Russell, Niall Murphy, Louis Whelan, Ken Kelly and Thomas Clarke. The Crokes scores came from Jonathon Healy-Hayes (2-2), Eoghan O’Dwyer (1-0), Ken Kelly (0-3), Thomas Clarke (0-2), Eoin Doherty (0-1). At the time of writing we await developments as the calculators are now out to see who progresses to the knock out stages.

 

Autumn Festival of Hurling

 

There was tremendous excitement at home in Pairc de Burca for the first of three tournaments on consecutive Sundays as part of the Autumn Festival of Hurling (for more see below). When the group stages had finished the finalists were

 

Division 1

 

Cup:             Kilmacud Crokes 1 –v- St Johns (Antrim)

Shield:          Na Piarsaigh (Cork) –v- Ballyboden St Endas

Plate:           Naas (Kildare) –v- Naomh Mearnog

 

Division 2

 

Cup:            Oranmore Maree (Galway) –v- Naas (Kildare)

Shield:         Cuala 1 –v- Clontarf

Plate:           Kilmacud Crokes 2 –v Cuala 2

 

On a balmy day the Division 1 cup final was a nail biting encounter with a last minute Crokes free sent to the net to snatch a one point victory. On an occasion when everyone was a winner our thanks in particular to the visiting teams and mentors, the Crokes parents under Fiona Hayes guidance who produced a splendid catering feat, the referees, many from our senior team, the Juvenile Hurling committee for sponsoring the idea, both sets of Crokes players and their mentors led by manager Jim Ryan.

 

 

Seniors v Newtownshandrum

 

The previous day, Saturday 3rd October 2009, the seniors traveled to Toomevarra in Tipperary to play Cork county finalists Newtownshandrum in a challenge. A strong opening 20 minutes secured the result for the Corkmen. From then on, an upped work rate provided dividends for the Kilmacud side in what proved to be a valuable outing against an opposition that included the O’Connor twins, Ben and Gerry, Cathal Naughton and Pat Mulcahy. Our thanks to Toomevara for allowing the use of their facilities, our opponents and to referee Christy McLoughlin and his officials.

 

 

Other results

 

Back in Dublin there was a full programme of CCC1 Hurling fixtures. Results will be posted later.

 

 

Next Week’s Fixtures

 

Our Hurling Officer, Seamus Kennedy, puts it best…

 

“The majority of matches on weekend of 10th/11th are knockout championship matches and it would be great if all mentors can encourage their respective teams to come along and support Crokes. 

 

Simple itinerary...  O'Toole Park on Sat 10th for 3pm, then off to Silverpark for 5pm, then down to clubhouse around 7pm to discuss the outcome of both games. Blow off the cobwebs on Sunday morning in O'Toole Park when Juniors are in the semi-final. Back again to Glenalbyn for the U10 tournament. Hurling heaven for the weekend!!!

 

 

 

 U11's, U10's and U9's Tournaments in October

Kilmacud Crokes Juvenile Hurling Committee are organising our Autumn Festival of Hurling.  Having traveled the length and breadth of the country throughout the year, Kilmacud Crokes are returning the hospitality shown them, hosting tournaments at U11 on Sunday 4th October, U10 on Sunday 11th and U9 on Sunday 18th October respectively. We welcome teams from Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford, Antrim, Galway, Kildare and Dublin (see below) and will have up to 200 players involved each week. The best of the country’s young players will be present on what promises to be 3 wonderful days of hurling.

Kilmacud Crokes

Ballyboden St Endas

Cuala

St. Johns, Antrim

Naas, Kildare

Na Piarsaigh Cork

Oranmore-Maree, Galway

Naomh Mearnog

Clontarf

Sunday 11th October U10s

Kilmacud Crokes

Na Fianna

Naomh Eanna, Gorey

O'Donovan Rossa, Antrim

Naas

St Martins, Wexford

O’Loughlin Gaels, Kilkenny

Eire Og Nenagh

Sunday 18th October, U9’s

Kilmacud Crokes 1

Kilmacud Crokes 2

Nmh Mearnog

Whitehall Colmcilles

Erin’s Isle

James Stephens, Kilkenny

Castlecomer, Kilkenny

Naomh Eanna, Gorey

This is a great opportunity for our own young hurlers to showcase their talents in Pairc de Burca and we would ask all club members to come to support them. Matches will begin at 11.00 each day with the finals scheduled for 3.00pm.

 

We will be providing refreshments for the visiting teams and their families in Room 5 and all donations will be gratefully received.

 

 

Monster Draw

 

Like every other group in the club, the club executive is strapped for funds and has initiated a fundraising effort to get the money needed to pay for ongoing pitch maintenance.  The hurling club has been allocated a quota of tickets to sell as part of this initiative. 

 

 

Hurling Nursery

 

Nursery training has returned to Glenalbyn (pitch or Hurling Arena depending on weather).

 

The new group (BORN 2004) now start at 9am

 

New group (Born 2004)           9am

U6(Born 2003)                      10am

U7(Born 2002)                      9am 

 

Please bring boots and runners in case of bad weather. Some hurleys and helmets will be available for new players but all players should endeavour to bring their own. Each child should bring his own water bottle clearly marked with his name.

Please contact the following if you have any queries.

Hurling, U6/ Born 2003 and 2004    John Maguire 087 6823264

Hurling, U7/ Born 2002    Mark Lohan  087 8052999

Hurling Nursery Officer: Brian Harrison 087 9201743

Hurling Club Coach: Niall Corcoran 087 9834287

Hurling Secretary: Frances Herlihy 086 8075730

Hurling Dev Officer: Mick Crowe 087 9967608

 

Parental Assistance 

 

We appeal to all parents of the new group to offer assistance in any way possible. No previous coaching experience is required and even periodic help is better than none at all. The success of the club relies on volunteers and it is a great way of getting to know other parents. If you are willing to offer any assistance in any capacity, whether it be coaching, roll, setting up pitches, tidying up pitches, etc. etc. please contact any of the following:

 

Niall Corcoran, Club hurling coach, 087 983 4287, niall.corcoran@gmail.com

Michael Crowe, Chairman, Juvenile Hurling Group, 087-9967608, mjcrowe@gofree.indigo.ie 

Margaret Keane, Registrar, 086 311 0020, Margaret.keane@yahoo.ie

 

 

 

 

 

www.kilmacudcrokes.com/hurling