County League - Round 9
Played in Gallarus on Saturday 14th of July
An Ghaeltacht 1-11 Dr Crokes 3-18
Victory in Round 9 of the league kept us in poll position in the competition. This win was not as easy as the scoreline would suggest. Our opponents are a formidable team but on the day over very good first half display, aided by the breeze gave us a ten point lead at the interval. This made our opponents task of overhauling us a very tough assignment. Even though you have the elements with you it does not always guarantee a lead but we accomplished this through our supremacy at midfield. Johnny Buckley and Daithi Casey shone out in this sector and our forwards took their chances and had some very good scores.
Our opponents came at us in the third quarter but we dealt fairly well with this onslaught, added on some scores ourselves and had a good lead going into the last quarter. Both sides ran their benches in the last fifteen minutes and when the game ended with a victory for us it brought our tally of points to 17 in the competition with nine games played. This left us still at the top of the table with two games to play.
Team: Johnny O'Leary, John Payne, Mike Moloney, David O'Leary, Shane Doolan, Alan O'Sullivan, Fionn Fitzgerald, Johnny Buckley, Daithi Casey, Billy Courtney, Gavin O'Shea, Brian Looney, Tony Brosnan, Mark O'Shea, Jordan Kiely.
Subs: Kieran Ward, Colm Cooper, Brian Fitzgerald, Cillian Fitzgerald, Paul Clarke.
Intermediate Hurling Championship
We had a big win in the Preliminary Round of the Intermediate Hurling Championship on last Wednesday evening against Abbeydorney.
Our young team ran out impressive winners on a scoreline of 5-24 to 1-5.
Next up is on Wednesday next, July 18th at home against Kenmare at 7.30pm. when we would be foolish to expect a repeat this time against opponents who are sure to be a lot more formidable. All support appreciated.
Summer Camp 2018
Dr. Crokes Summer Camp 2018 will commence on Tuesday 24th July-Thursday 26th July. 11.00 am till 2.30 pm. Registration on Tuesday 24th at 10.30 am. Cost is 30 euro per child. Plenty of fun and games with qualified coaches.
FUNraiser
The Ladies section of the Club are organising a pitch & putt fundraiser on July 28th. 3 Scramble and Barbeque €30 per team and you can contact Catherine Keogh on 087-2827626 or Aine Mc Mahon on 087-2890527 for tee times.
Annual walk to Strickeen
Invitation to all Club members, Family and Friends to hike to the top of Strickeen Mountain on Saturday July 21st. Meeting at 11am at Kate Kearneys. Bring suitable clothing, footwear, water and a light snack. All welcome young and old!
There will be a free bus from Crokes pitch leaving at 10.30am and anyone interested in this can text their name/numbers to 087 4129655.
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Marion Doherty who celebrated a special birthday recently.
Hard Luck
Hard luck to the Kerry Under 20's who were defeated by Kildare at the weekend especially the Crokes contingent David Shaw, David Naughton and Micheal Potts.
Deepest Sympathies
Deepest Sympathies to the Courtney and Kelleher Family on the death of Sheila Courtney.
Development Fund
Dr Crokes Club are embarking on a fundraising initiative to help upgrade the current facilities of our grounds as it has been 12 years since serious work has been carried out. There are fantastic prizes to be won with the first prize a Nissan Pulsar Executive Class Car and second prize is a four night stay for two people in New York including flights. We have 10 prizes in total and the draw will take place on December 20th 2018.Tickets are €10 each or a book of 6 for €50. There will be an additional draw of €1000 for those who purchase a full book for €50. Tickets can be purchased in the Tatler Jack, Club members or Kerry Shop in Killarney Outlet Centre
