Every section of Douglas Hurling & Football Club has experienced success this year and as the year reaches a climax there still is plenty silverware to play for. This Saturday Douglas will contest the final of the premier under 16 county football final after a convincing win over Nemo Rangers in the semi-final on a scoreline of 4-12 to 0-05. The Douglas team are a sound bunch and harbour many talents including Martin Barry, Eoin Dolan, Alan Cadogan and Josh Khra.

01/11/2009: Douglas 1-23 Kilmoyley 1-12
(Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship):


For those of you who were not at the game at Páirc uí Rinn, do not let the scoreline mislead you. This was far from one-way traffic. In fact, the game went all the way to extra-time in a contest that very nearly saw Douglas exit the munster championship at the first hurdle. Kilmoyley deserve a lot of credit. They are largely responsible for keeping hurling alive in Kerry and gave Douglas the fright of their lives and deservedly led by three points at the interval (1-04 to 0-04).

Intermediate Hurling League Final:
27/10/2009: Douglas 3-10 Kilworth 1-14


Last night at Páirc uí Rinn, the Douglas hurlers completed the league and championship double when they defeated a dogged Kilworth side. This was Douglas’ first outing since their championship triumph and they were surprisingly off the pace as Kilworth secured a two point interval lead. Douglas’ first half scores were acquired by Richard Murphy (point), James Moylan (three points) and Mark Harrington goaled from a penalty after Mark Collins was brought down.

St. Finbarrs 3-8 Douglas 2-10 (after extra-time)


This turned out to be a titanic struggle. St Finbarrs were the more accomplished in the opening half. Their striking was crisper, they were excellent in the basics –the art of hooking. The blues led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the break. Douglas had a goal disallowed which was a questionable decision. The Douglas mentors rang the changes at the break.

Following the recent exploits of the Douglas premier intermediate hurlers it is the turn of the younger members of Douglas Hurling & Football Club to deservedly assume their place in the limelight as they prepare for the street league finals. Saturday October 24th is the date set for their big day and the players are requested to meet at St. Columba’s Boys National School at 1.00pm in preparation for the parade which once again will be led by Mr. Tony O’Riordan and the Carrigaline Pipe Band.

11/10/2009: Douglas 0-20 Ballymartle 0-16
Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Final


From the first whistle Douglas, sponsored by Ryan’s SuperValu, played with the swagger of champions as pre-match favourites Ballymartle were blown away at Páirc uí Chaoimh in the final of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship. The genesis for Douglas’ transformation from contenders to champions in a few short months was founded on a desire to catapult the club back to senior ranks and once again rub shoulders with the elite of Cork hurling.

The Douglas hurlers have a date with destiny on Sunday 11th October at Páirc uí Chaoimh when they come face to face with old foes Ballymartle in the final of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship. With a 2.00pm throw in, the game precedes the Senior final between Sarsfields and Newtownshandrum to form an attractive double header.

Douglas defeated Cloughduv on Wednesday evening at Pairc uí Rinn by 4-10 to 0-11 to advance to a semi-final meeting with Milford in the Cork County Senior Camogie Championship. Maria Harkin was on song for Douglas scoring two goals while Julia White and Amanda O’Regan also found the net. The semi-final is fixed for next Monday evening.

The senior footballers defeated Glenville in the Kelleher Shield on a scoreline of 0-16 to 1-06. Highlights were outstanding performances by Brian T. O’Callaghan and corner back Albert Clarke. Meanwhile, a good week for the clubs hurlers and footballers was completed when the Junior “B” hurlers won a classic high scoring encounter against Mayfield which puts them joint top of the league.

The Junior hurlers had mixed results this week with the Junior “A”’s beaten by Nemo Rangers and the Junior “B”’s defeating Ballinure. It is unknown whether the recent decision by the Junior “B” selectors to play John Clarke as a full forward was forced or tactical but it has certainly proved inspired and he has shown great goal scoring form.


The Intermediate hurlers played Carrigaline in the league on Thursday night at Cloughduv and won on a scoreline of 3-16 to 0-17. Douglas were missing a few players from the championship team that started against Ballincollig.