EGM Notice
EGM Postponed:
The EGM scheduled for Thursday 10th of May has been postponed until further notice.
09/05/12: Senior Football Championship:
Douglas 0-22 Na Piarsaigh 3-02
Douglas G.A.A. and Scoil Phádraig Naofa Coaching Initiative
Since the school opened at Foxwood, Rochestown in 2009, the management Principal and staff of Scoil Phádraig Naofa have sought to foster a sporting culture among its students. This was acknowledged by Chairman of Douglas Hurling & Football Club Fearghal Hayes, on a visit to the school on Friday 22nd March. Hayes noted how members of Douglas Hurling & Football Club have always been warmly received when visiting the school and hoped that this relationship would now be cemented, with the launch of a formal coaching structure that will complement the school’s ethos.
Club Membership Due
The closing date of 31st March for payment of club membership is looming. Payment can be made directly to club registrar Joe Lynch or by lodgement in the membership box in the club bar. It is mandatory for all players to have membership paid by 31st March.
C'ship Final Defeats for Douglas
As the championship season reaches a climax Douglas played the replays of two football finals in the past week but unfortunately failed to secure silverware. St. Finbarr’s captured the Junior “A” football title while Ballincollig pulled away in extra time to land the premier minor football title. Meanwhile, the senior hurlers recorded a one point win over Na Piarsaigh in the senior hurling league last Sunday. The final score was Douglas 2-11 Na Piarsaigh 1-12.
Douglas and Ballincollig in minor final draw
25/09/2011: Douglas 0-10 Ballincollig 1-07
Premier Minor County Football Championship Final
Treasure Hunt
A few years ago the social committee organised a “treasure hunt” which proved to be very enjoyable. Now, following popular demand, Billy Dorney has organised a “hunt” for Saturday 3rd September. Starting in the club car park at 7.30pm each team will be given clues prior to departing for a hunt that will lead to “treasure” planted at various locations around the greater Douglas area. The price is €20 euro per car and the hunt is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
Hurlers Beat Glen in Under 21 C'ship
Douglas responded in style to last Sunday's defeat to Midleton in the senior hurling championship with an emphatic victory over Glen Rovers in the under 21 hurling championship at Ballinlough on Tuesday night. John Collins, Mark Collins and Finbarr Desmond showed great leadership from early on while youngsters Brian Cuthbert, Seán Fogarty and Paul Fitzgerald were prominent in defence. A goal by Mark Collins midway through the first half gave Douglas a comfortable lead and with Alan Cadogan in brilliant scoring form they never looked like relinquishing their lead.
Minor & Junior Footballers Win But Seniors Exit C'ship
Senior Football:
Douglas exited the championship at Pairc uí Rinn on Sunday. A goal midway through the first half by Nemo Rangers full forward Seán O’Brien proved decisive. Points by Mark Harrington and John Farrell left a one point gap between the sides at the interval but despite dominating possession Douglas could not convert their chances in the second half and lost out on a scoreline of 0-10 to 1-08. On a happier note, Douglas advanced to the next round of the Junior “A” football championship following a 0-13 to 0-06 win over St. Michael’s at Passage on Monday evening.
Junior hurling teams progress in c'ship
Last Wednesday evening Ballinlough was the venue for Douglas v. Passage in the Junior “A” hurling championship. Douglas fielded a very experienced starting fifteen that included the old firm of Dave McSweeney in defence and Willie Coveney, Paddy Barry and Gary McLoughlin in attack. When Theo Cullinane ran through to score a fortuitous goal mid way through the first half it looked like Douglas were coasting to victory. Youngsters James O’Mahony and Dave Hanrahan along with Eoin Benson impressed for Douglas.
Douglas Hurlers C'ship Win
20/06/2011: Senior Hurling Championship:
Douglas 2-13 Ballinhassig 0-14
The Douglas hurlers responded to their opening round defeat by overcoming the challenge of Ballinhassig to eradicate relegation fears and in the process reignite their championship ambitions. The five points that separated the sides did not do justice to Ballinhassig as they looked likely to win late on when they rifled over four points to acquire a two points advantage. However, Douglas dug deep to score 1-02 without reply and emerge victorious. Richard Murphy and Odhrán Mulrooney grabbed the Douglas goals.
