Dohenys survive tough Rossa test to retain Cup

IF DOHENYS were looking for a tough test ahead of their SFC clash with Aghada in two weeks time, they certainly got it in Clonakilty yesterday, surviving some anxious moments before edging out O’Donovan Rossa to retain the Tadhg Crowley Cup.

Full marks to both sides for serving up a teak-tough, entertaining contest and especially to dogged Dohenys, who battled hard, even overcoming the sending off of influential midfielder Sean Farr entering the final quarter. Throw in a plethora of yellow cards, two penalties and Jurgen Werner missing a free in front of the posts at the death, which would have levelled the scores, and it all adds up to an exciting hour.

The perfect start for Dohenys, Denis Healy goaling after only 15 seconds, and just before the end of the first quarter Daniel O’Donovan had a second to really rattle Rossas. With Sean Farr also adding two mighty frees into the wind, Dohenys were well worth their 2-2 to 0-3 lead after the opening 15 minutes.