
Dr Crokes GAA Club News
Compiled by Aoife Cronin
DR Crokes played Kenmare in the first round of the East Kerry Super League and triumphed on a scoreline of 4-16 to 1-7.
In this game, played at Lewis Road, both teams were short a number of players but Dr Crokes greater strength in depth allowed them to field a stronger team than the visitors.
The first quarter never sparkled with both sides scoring three points each, the home team’s three points coming from frees from the returning Kieran O’Leary.
Kenmare were level at the end of this 15 minutes, two of their points coming from frees by Paul O’Connor. The home team dominated the second quarter, scoring 2-5 without reply for an interval lead 2-8 to 0-3.
The third quarter was evenly contested, with Dr Crokes scoring 1-3 to Kenmare’s 1-2, to leave the home team 2-11 to 1-5 in front, entering the last 15 minutes.
Dr Crokes were on top again in the last quarter with five different players scoring 1-5 to Kenmare’s two points. This gave the home team a comprehensive victory on a scoreline of 4-16 to 1-7.
Scorers for Dr Crokes: Chris Brady 2-1, Brian Looney 0-4 (0-3 45s), Eoin Brosnan 1-1, Alan O’Sullivan 1-1, Kieran O’Leary 0-3 (frees), Daithi Casey 0-2 (0-1 free), Jason Lyne 0-1, Ambrose O’Donovan 0-1, PJ Lawlor 0-1, Paul Clarke 0-1
Scorers for Kenmare: Paul O’Connor 0-5 (0-4 frees), Patrick O’Shea 1-0, Kevin O’Sullivan 0-1, Dara O’Shea 0-1.
Dr Crokes: Alan Kelly, John Payne, Mike Moloney, David O’Leary, Cillian Fitzgerald, Alan O’Sullivan, Shane Doolan, Ambrose O’Donovan, PJ Lawlor, Eoin Brosnan, Gavin O’Shea, Brian Looney, Kieran O’Leary, Daithi Casey, Chris Brady.
Subs: Jason Lyne, Paul Clarke, Mark Egan, Keith O’Leary.
Progressive 31: Progressive 31 continues every Wednesday night at 7.45pm. Everyone welcome. Bring €5 and a partner.
Results from February 3 and 10 were: Winners: Finian Moran/James Jones; Runners-up: Mossie Harmon/Der Brosnan Spot prizes: Mary and Derry O’Connor.
Winners: Sean Clarke/Ed Stack; Runners-Up: Finian Moran/James Jones; Dermot and John Daly. Spot prizes: Tom Prendergast/Derry O’Connor; Moss Harmon/Der Brosnan.
Registration: Membership fees are now due and must be paid before March 31 for all members. Players must have paid membership before being considered for club teams. There is a variety of rates to suit all. For detail and to pay this years membership, contact registrar Frances O’Sullivan or assistant registrar, Brendan Harnett, at the earliest opportunity.
Workshop: The South Kerry Hurling Bord na nÓg is organising a hurling coaching workshop for coaches of under 6s, under 8s and under 10s place on Monday, February 29 in Killarney (venue TBC). The workshop will be presented by Limerick GDA, Eoin Ryan. More information to follow.
Lotto: The lotto numbers drawn were 1, 2, 15 and 20 and there was no winner od the €3,300 jackpot. Four players matched three numbers and received €100. The next draw on Sunday is in the Tatler Jack for a jackpot of €3,600.