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DOHENY GAA NOTES - (Number of times read: 1022)
Eddie Moloney | Monday 8 February 2010
The past week has seen a resumption of the playing activities in the club. The senior team were in action in the first round of the Tadhg Crowley Cup on Friday night last. The game had to be transferred at short notice to Castlehaven due to the heavy rainfall during the day. The club regrets any inconvenience caused due to the late transfer of this fixture. The game itself was a typical early season affair. Dohenys were playing their first game since September last while Castlehaven’s involvement in the U.21 Duhallow tournament gave the home side a distinct advantage. Nevertheless the team performed well at intervals during the game but the superior fitness and match practice of their opponents proved vital in the end. Final score :Castlehaven 1gl.13pts. Dohenys 0gl. 10pts.There was a good turnout of players for the game. Darren Kelly was very impressive in goal. In the backline Alan Sheehan and Alan Murray were prominent .Pat Collins had his moments in midfield while Patrick and Ger McCarthy showed good form in the forwards. Scorers: Ger McCarthy 5pts., Patrick McCarthy 3pts. Denis Healy 1pt. And Donal O Sullivan 1pt. Team ; Darren Kelly, Conor Collins, Michael O Donovan, Alan Murray, Timmy O Donovan, David Collins, Alan Sheehan, Michael Milner, Pat Collins, Donal O Sullivan, Patrick McCarthy, Denis Healy, Jerry McCarthy, James Collins, Ger McCarthy. Subs; Brian McCarthy, Tadhg O Leary, Daniel O Donovan, Johnny Collins. They now play St. Finbarrs at home next weekend in the Plate competition. Naomh Aban got the better of Barrs last weekend.
The U.21 Footballers played a challenge game on Sunday morning against St.Marys. Even though they were short a number of vital players due to a variety of reasons the game was a worthwhile experience as they prepare for their championship game in March. It is hoped to organize a few more challenge games for this team during the coming weeks.
The social committee are organizing a reunion of the very successful U.21 football team of 1969-1971 in the near future. They completed 3 in a row during these years . It is also hoped to honour the 1965 team that reached the final against Clonakilty but was never played. The names of the players being honoured and details of the function will follow later.
The clubs Lotto Jackpot of 1200 euro was not won. The numbers drawn were 25, 17, 33. Winners of 50 euro consolation prizes were John Coakley, Lakeview, Padraig O Mahony, Neaskin and Liz. McCarthy Main St.. Next weeks jackpot will be for 1400 euro and will be held in the Pavillion on Sunday night.
On Saturday night last February 6th. the Carbery Semi Finals of Scor na bPaisti took place in Ballydehob Community Hall. Doheny Football and Doheny Ladies football clubs were represented on the night. Congratulations to Evan Murray, Solo Singing, the Rince Seit team of Libby & Annie Blewitt, Mary O'Driscoll, Kerri Healy, Triona Murphy, Marlene Murray,Rebecca Broderick & Laurie Hayes & the Quiz team of Mark Buckley, Jamie White & Emmet Russell who all qualified for the Carbery Finals which will take place in Ballydehob Hall on Friday night February 26th. at 7.00pm. Also taking part on the night was the girls quiz team of Bronagh Kearns, Mikeala Mc Carthy & Leah Murray and Triona Murphy in Solo Singing. Well done to all for taking part.
Recently a Schools Quiz was organised by the Sam Maguire GAA Club. It was for third, fourth, fifth and sixth classes. The event was very well supported. The 3rd and 4th class category was won by a team consisting of Ronan Daly, Cathal Daly and Padraigh Galvin and in second place was Donnachada Collins, Guy Furlong and Seamus Crowley. In the fifth and sixth class category the team of Mark Buckley, Jamie White and Emmet Russell took first place and in second place were Annie Blewitt, Bronagh Kearns and Leah Murray. Well done to all for taking part.
A cake sale will be held in the Euro Bar on Friday morning next at 10.00 am. Proceeds go the the Sam Maguire Club. Your support would be greatly appreciated.