Senior County League Division 1 - Round 10

Rathmore 2-9 Dr Crokes 1-15

In a game which was easily the toughest and most competitive we played in this years league we emerged at the end three points in front. This left us unbeaten in the league in 2018 with 9 wins and one draw. It also qualified us for the final with a home venue with one round to go.

We had the better of exchanges in the first ten minutes and led by 0-4 to 0-2. Rathmore got well on top in the next ten minutes, scoring a goal and two points to our opponents one point in the remaining ten minutes. Rathmore went in at the interval 1-5 to 0-6 in front.

Rathmore added on two points in the first five minutes of the second half for a four point lead. We responded straight away with five unanswered points to go one point ahead at the end of the third quarter. Our opponents equalised a minute later but a goal by Jordan Kiely, which was the game changer, and a point by Brian Looney put us four points clear with ten minutes to go. Rathmore had the next score, a point, but three points without reply by us put us six points ahead going into the last few minutes. Our opponents had a goal in injury time but this was followed by the final whistle. This left us winners by three points and a place in the final.

Colm Cooper and Jordan Kiely scored 1-9 between them, 0-6 by the former and 1-3 by the latter. In a great team performance I am reluctant to mention individuals. On this occasion however I have to mention the outstanding display of Colm Cooper. It was vintange "Gooch" performance. He is not gone away.

The Rathmore field was in excellent order despite the deluge of rain on the day of the match and the previous day. Both sides responded with great displays of championship calibre.

Team and scorers: Johnny O'Leary, John Payne (Capt), Mike Moloney, Brian Fitzgerald, Jason Lyne, Shane Doolan, David O'Leary, Johnny Buckley 0-1, Alan O'Sullivan 0-1, Paul Clarke, Gavin O'Shea, Brian Looney 0-1, Colm Cooper 0-6 (0-2 frees), Mark O'Shea, Jordan Kiely 1-3.
Subs: Michael Potts 0-2, David Shaw 0-1, David Naughton, Billy Courtney

Get Well Wishes
Get well wishes for Amy O'Donovan who got injured with Dr Crokes Senior ladies recently.

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
 

Lotto
Lotto 9, 11, 20, 22. Jackpot  e13500 no winner Match 3 10  by e40. Next draw Sunday 5th of August in Tatler Jack. Jackpot e13800.