Sat Feb 17th 2001 - League
We suffered defeat to Oola in the opening round of the junior b football league last Saturday in Oola. Scoreline: Knockane 0-4, Oola 1-8
Despite fielding an understrength team, the open half was keenly contested. James O'Connor and Anthony O'Grady scored long range points, but an Oola goal before half-time gave them the advantage. In the second half we squandered possession on many occassions, and points from Mike Browne could not peg back the lead.
Team: Fergal Grace, Donal Grace, Roger Butler, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne, Diarmuid Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, James O'Connor, Peter Commons, Eoin O'Connor, Anthony O'Grady, Liam Butler, John Quinn, John Franklin, PJ Cronin. Subs; Andrew Moloney for L. Butler.
The Knockane GAA Road Hurling Tournament takes place next Sunday, with registration beginning at 12.30pm. Teams of four are £20 and it promises to be a great day's entertainment. For more details on the event check the Knockane GAA Website at http://www.knockane.com After the break, Noel Ryan slotted over two more points. Kilteely goaled to narrow the gap, but a fine effort from Brendan Collins left Knockane leading with time running out. A late pointed free from Kilteely gave them a share of the spoils in an exciting encounter.
Team: Fergal Grace, Donal Grace, Roger Butler, Bob Cahill, John Quinn, Diarmuid Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Mike Browne (0-5), Peter Commons, Noel Ryan (0-2), Niall Ryan, Brendan Collins (0-1), Michael O'Connell, John Franklin, Tom O'Donnell.
Wed Apr 11th 2001 - Challenge
Knockane were defeated by a stronger Staker Wallace side in their first hurling challenge of the year in a game played in Emly. Scoreline: Knockane 0-9, Staker Wallace 2-10 Stakers began brightly, picking off points from frees and defensive mistakes to lead the way. Points from Fergal Grace and Liam Butler kept Knockane in the running, but 2 goals before the interval gave Stakers a commanding interval lead, 2-8 to 0-5
After the break, Knockane improved significantly and had the better of exchanges, but could not put enough scores on the board to effect the final result.
Team: John Franklin, Conor O'Dwyer, Anthony O'Grady, Michael O'Connell, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Niall Ryan, Mike Browne, Lance Carroll, Fergal Grace (0-7), Patrick Hennessy, James O' Connor, Noel Ryan, Roger Butler, Liam Butler (0-2). Subs; PJ Cronin for J. Franklin, Jim Franklin for M. O'Connell.
Sat Apr 14th 2001 - Challenge
Knockane defeated Camogue Rovers in a hurling challenge played in Meanus. Scoreline: Knockane 2-5, Camogue Rovers 0-1. In a closely fought first half,
Knockane led by a single point from the stick of free-taker Fergal Grace.
Following the break, Knockane added further points, with full forward Brendan Collins grabbing two fine goals.
Team: PJ Cronin, Peter Commons, Anthony O'Grady, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne, James O'Connor, Patrick Hennessy, Niall Ryan, Fergal Grace (0-5), Niall Ryan, Michael Collins, Brendan Collins (2-0), Conor O'Dwyer. Subs; Bob Cahill, Michael O'Connell
Sat May 5th 2001 - Hurling League
We defeated Caherline in the first round of the Junior b hurling league last Saturday night on the scoreline: Knockane 0-11, Caherline 2-4. A poor opening quarter saw us trailing by two early goals to the home side. Points from B. Collins, F. Grace and L. Carroll left us trailing by 2-2 to 0-5 at the interval.
Following the break we began to settle down and play more first time hurling, Lance Carroll had a great point from a sideline ball. We took the lead entering the final minutes when Mike Browne struck over the winning point. Despite many missed chances on the night, the team showed great spirit in gaining the lead at the end.Best for Knockane were Peter Commons, Jim Franklin, James O'Connor, Mike Browne, Niall Ryan and Lance Carroll. We are meeting Ballybricken on this Friday night in Caherelly in the next round of the league.
Team: PJ Cronin, Peter Commons, Anthony O'Grady, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne (0-1), James O'Connor (0-1), Niall Ryan, Lance Carroll (0-2), Fergal Grace (0-6), Liam Butler, Brendan Collins (0-1), Con O'Dwyer. Subs; Michael Collins, Roger Butler, Michael O'Connell, Noel Ryan, Matt Hanley.
Fri May 11th 2001 - League
We lost to Ballybricken in the Junior b hurling league last Friday night in Caherelly on the scoreline: Knockane 2-3, Ballybricken 3-10. A closely fought first-half saw us trailing by three points, despite numerous missed chances.
After the break Liam Butler goaled to narrow the gap, but early pressure failed to count as Ballybricken forged ahead to win comfortably in the finish. It was a disappointing display all round, but we have further games to improve, starting with Ahane next Friday night in Newgarden.
Team: PJ Cronin, Peter Commons, Anthony O'Grady, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Jim Franklin, Mike Browne, James O'Connor, Lance Carroll, Niall Ryan, Fergal Grace (0-3), Liam Butler (1-0), Brendan Collins (1-0), Michael Collins. Subs; Con O'Dwyer, Roger Butler, Michael O'Connell, Bob Cahill.
Sun May 13th 2001 - League
In the Junior A football league, Kilteely proved too strong winning on the scoreline: Knockane 0-7, Kilteely\Dromkeen 0-14 in a game played in Knockane. We led by a point in the opening, but a string of scores by Kilteely from placed balls left them ahead 0-9 to 0-2 at the interval.
The second half was keenly contested, and there were a number of fine points from Anthony O'Grady, Michael Collins and Lance Carroll. We meet Ahane in the next round of this competition also in Newgarden on next Sunday evening.
Team: Fergal Grace (0-1), Matt Hanley, Roger Butler, Bryan Boland, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Donal Grace, Lance Carroll (0-1), Peter Commons (0-1), Anthony O'Grady (0-3), Niall Ryan, Michael Collins (0-1), John Franklin, Brendan Collins, Mike Browne. Subs; Michael O'Connell.
Fri May 18th 2001 - League
We lost to Ahane in the Junior b hurling league last Friday night in Newgarden on the scoreline: Knockane 0-11, Ahane 6-6. We trailed from the start, conceding two early goals in the opening minutes. From there we settled to get points from Peter Commons, Mike Browne and free-taker Fergal Grace. Ahane rallied late on in the half, to lead comfortably 4-4 to 0-5.
After the break we hurled much better, and despite many missed chances including a penalty we tacked on six further points. We conceded further goals as the defense tired late on and ran out losers on the night.
Team: John Franklin, Donal Grace, Anthony O'Grady, Michael O'Connell, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons (0-1), Jim Franklin, Diarmuid Grace, James O'Connor, Mike Browne (0-2), Niall Ryan (0-1), Fergal Grace (0-6), Michael Collins, Brendan Collins (0-1), Brian Boland. Subs; Willie O'Connor, Con O'Dwyer.
Sun May 20th 2001 - League
In the Junior A football league, Ahane again proved too strong winning on the scoreline: Knockane 2-0, Ahane 1-10 in a game played in Newgarden. We struggled in the opening half, due to injuries and absentees and trailed by ten poins at the interval.
In the second half we had the majority of possession, but simply could not tack on the scores, Niall Ryan had two great goals, but our failure from the placed ball cost us dearly in the end.
Team: Fergal Grace, Matt Hanley, Roger Butler, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, James O'Connor, Donal Grace, Diarmuid Grace, Peter Commons, Mike Browne, Niall Ryan (2-0), Michael Collins, John Franklin, Brendan Collins, Michael O'Connell.
Fri May 25th 2001 - League
We defeated Murroe\Boher in the Junior B hurling league on Friday night in Knockane on the scoreline: Knockane 5-6, Murroe\Boher 1-9. We led at the interval by 2-4 to 1-2.
The second half we hit three more goals and tacked on a couple of points to finish winners on the night. We wish John Franklin a speedy recovery from an injury he sustained during the match.
Team: John Franklin, Donal Grace, Anthony O'Grady, Brendan Collins, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons (1-0), Jim Franklin, Diarmuid (1-0), Lance Carroll (0-2), James O'Connor, Fergal Grace (0-2), Mike Browne (0-1), Liam Butler (1-1), Conor O'Dwyer (1-0). Subs; Michael O' Connell, Matt Hanley (1-0), Michael Collins, Bryan Boland.
Fri June 1st 2001 - League
We played Pallasgreen in the Junior B hurling league on Friday night in Knockane and were defeated on the scoreline: Knockane 3-3, Pallasgreen 4-8. We trailed early in the match and despite a goal from Liam Butler we went in at half time: 2-6 to 1-1 down. In the second half Pallasgreen dominated and two late goals from Fergal Grace could not pull back the lead.
Team: Mike Browne, Brendan Collins, Anthony O'Grady, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons, Jim Franklin, Diarmuid Grace, Lance Carroll (0-2), James O'Connor (0-1), Niall Ryan, Fergal Grace (2-0), Conor O'Dwyer, Liam Butler (1-0), Noel Ryan. Subs; Michael O' Connell, Matt Hanley, John Quinn, Michael Collins, Bryan Boland.
Fri June 8th 2001 - League
We played South Liberties in the last round of the Junior B hurling league in Knockane and were defeated on the scoreline: Knockane 0-4, South Liberties 2-11. A succession of soft frees given away in the back line cost us dearly in the opening half. We improved matters in the sedond half, but it was a case of too little, too late. We have now completed all our league hurling fixtures for 2001.
Team: Mike Browne, Brendan Collins, Anthony O'Grady, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons, Fergal Grace, Diarmuid Grace, Lance Carroll, Jim Franklin (0-1), James O'Connor (0-1), Niall Ryan, John Quinn, Liam Butler (0-2), Noel Ryan. Subs; Michael Collins, Matt Hanley.
Sun July 15th 2001 - Challenge
We defeated Camogue Rovers in a hurling challenge match played in Meanus on Sunday morning. Scoreline: Knockane 2-7, Camogue Rovers 0-10.
The opening half was evenly contested and we led by a single point 0-6 to 0-5. Liam Butler had four pointson the trot from the full forward position, with Anthony O'Grady and Niall Ryan adding further points.
Camogue came back into the game after the break, but goals by O'Grady and Peter Commons from a 65 gave us victory on the day.
Team: Mike Browne, Willie O'Connor, Brendan Collins, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Peter Commons, Lance Carroll,Diarmuid Grace, Jim Franklin, Michael O'Connell, James O'Connor, Niall Ryan (0-1), Anthony O'Grady (1-2), Liam Butler (0-4), Fergal Grace. Subs; Conor O'Dwyer, Roger Butler, Con O'Dwyer.
We are meeting Ahane in the hurling championship next Sat. night 21st July in Cappamore at 7.30pm
Fri July 27th 2001 - Challenge
We played Monaleen in a challenge on Friday night in Knockane and lost out on the scoreline: Knockane 1-12, Monaleen 4-9. Mike Browne suffered a nasty facial injury and we wish him a speedy recovery.
Team: Fergal Grace, Matt Hanley, Roger Butler, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Jim Franklin, James O'Connor, Lance Carroll, John Quinn, Niall Ryan, Mike Browne, Conor O'Dwyer, Noel Ryan, Michael O'Connell.
Fri Aug 10th 2001 - Challenge
We defeated Galbally in a game played in Knockane on the scoreline; Knockane 0-12, Galbally 1-8. An even first half, saw us gaun the edge late in the second half, and despite a disallowed from James O'Connor we finished winners in an entertaining game. James McMahon did a fine job as referee on the night.
Team: Fergal Grace, Matt Hanley, Roger Butler, Donal Grace, Denis O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Grace, Jim Franklin, James O'Connor (0-1), Lance Carroll (0-1), John Quinn (0-3), Anthony O'Grady, Michael O'Connell, Patrick Hennessy(0-5), Noel Ryan (0-2), Brendan Collins.
Wed Aug 15th 2001 - Challenge
Despite fielding a depleted side with the lads away in Blackpool, we played some fine football ahead of our opening round against Pallasgreen but lost on the Scoreline; Knockane 0-8, Galbally 2-13.
Team: PJ Cronin, Willie O'Connor, Roger Butler, Donal Grace, Matt Hanley, Fergal Grace, Jim Franklin, Liam Butler, Mike Browne(0-4), Con O'Dwyer, Noel Ryan, Conor O'Dwyer, John Quinn(0-3), Brendan Collins, J. Collins(0-1). Subs; P. Collins, Lance Carroll.
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