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Registration 2023
As the registration deadline has now passed it is vital that outstanding membership fees are paid this week for all players from Senior to U5 level.
Failure to have a valid membership for 2023 may preclude players of all ages from taking part in games and/or training sessions and/or use of club facilities.
Membership is also due for club officials and coaches of any age group.
In order to qualify for cover by the GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund a player must have a fully paid playing membership on Foireann prior to the injury occurring. The respective Injury Benefit Funds are self-funded entirely from the GAA and LGFA funds with no outside involvement. The Injury Funds are not an insurance scheme. The Injury Funds are set up to assist members with some reimbursement for medical expenses incurred due to an injury sustained playing Gaelic football.
The respective Injury Benefit Funds do not seek to compensate fully for injuries sustained but to supplement other Schemes such as Personal Accident or Health Insurance. The GAA and LGFA Schemes only provide cover for unrecoverable losses up to the limits specified under the respective Schemes. More details can be viewed on https://learning.gaa.ie/InjuryFund or https://ladiesgaelic.ie/resources/injury-fund/
Any player, parent or coach having difficulty completing the membership process is asked to contact the Club Registrar Fiacc Murphy on 087 6437848
Foireann Mobile App
A Foireann mobile app is now available, and this is the only official membership and communications app for GAA, LGFA and Camogie clubs. The app is available for both iOS (via the Apple Store) and Android devices (via Google Play). The Foireann Mobile app makes it even easier to manage your Foireann profile and all the ways you interact with the Club. We ask all members to download the app as it will make it easier to manage membership, update contact details and keep up to date with team activities.
The Foireann membership and communications app is fully integrated with the Foireann membership system – members can log in on the app with their existing Foireann account to see upcoming events which includes event details for anyone in your Family. The app also puts news, fixtures, and results in your pocket so you can stay up to date with the most important and relevant information.
Foireann is the GAA system used by clubs to manage membership and it allows members to register for membership and pay online using the Mobile app or the Foireann system at www.foireann.ie
Dingle Way Challenge 2023
It is back this year for another great day out. It begins on Sunday 4th of June, please find details of the event and route details below. There are options to choose from for the experienced walker or those who want to enjoy a great day out and see the beautiful scenery which is part of this great event.
Ultra-Route
Starting at Brandon Creek on the West side of Cnoc Bhréanainn and walking over the shoulder of Mt Brandon, via Fothair na Manach and descending into Arraglen towards Teer Cross on the Eastern side of our 2nd highest peak trekkers will take a left turn and encompass the magnificent and spectacular scenery of Sauce Creak and follow the route to Brandon Point, enjoying the incredible views of Tralee Bay, Loop Head, The Seven Hogs and the Maharees Islands and the sandy beaches of Lower West Kerry. Ultra-walkers will then join the regular route and continue to Camp.
Regular Route
From Brandon point, walkers will join the main road, passing the nostalgic fishing village of Brandon Quay and enjoy a well-earned hot breakfast at Halla le Chéile.
From here, walkers will follow the main road, through Cloghane Village to Fermoyle Beach and exit at the nearby Castlegregory Golf Club and continue on route to Castlegregory Village for further refreshments.
The final trek is a mix of back roads and beaches with Gleanteenassing Forest, Sliabh Mish Mountains on the right-hand side and Tralee Bay to the left as walkers approach the final stop at Fitzgerald’s Bar in Camp.
Buses to Blennerville will be provided from Fitzgerald’s Bar in Camp to St Pat’s Club in Blennerville.
Updates on: Facebook @stpatsgaaclub or www.stpatsgaaclub.com and via email.
DON GHNÁTH, DON NEAMHGHNÁCH AGUS DON UATHÚIL –
FOR THE ORDINARY, THE LESS ORDINARY AND THE EXTRA ORDINARY
Discover the spectacular landscapes and seascapes of the Dingle Peninsula and enjoy a great day of walking and talking with friends, old and new, with options for all, from the casual walker to the Ultra enthusiast.
Registering
Note: On-line ticket sales will close at 17:00 on Friday 2nd June. You can register at St Pats Blennerville (V92 RH98) on Sunday 4th June for Ultra route from 4:15 to 5 am, for Standard Route from 6:15 to 7:00am
Early Bird option has now closed: €60 from the 1st of May.
(Transaction charge will be added)
When registering please indicate which option you are most likely to undertake as this will help in the planning of transport and food requirements.
Option 1 (Ultra Route – Brandon Creek to Fitzgerald’s Bar, Camp 48Km):
Starting at Brandon Creek on the West side of Cnoc Bhréanainn to Halla le Chéile via Brandon Point (12Km). Hot breakfast will be available in Halla le Chéile to fortify you for the rest of the trek to Blennerville.
The bus from St. Pats Club to Brandon Creek will leave at 5:00am, pick-up at the Junction Bar at 5:45am. Walking to commence at 6:30 am approx. (These are indicative times actual times will be emailed to you well in advance of the DWC)
Option 2 (Standard Route – Brandon Point to Fitzgerald’s Bar, Camp 32Km):
The standard route will start at Brandon Point and finish at Fitzgerald’s Bar in Camp. Buses to Blennerville will be available here to transport you back to Blennerville.
Plan your start time to finish within time.
All participants are required to complete whatever section of the DWC they undertake by 17:30 i.e., will have signed off as completed along the route or in St. Pats Club grounds by 17:30.
At the end of the day’s walking all walkers are invited to relax in the grounds of St. Pat’s GAA Club where a barbeque and music will be provided by the Club.
You can register for this great event at the following link, https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ie%2Fe%2Fdingle-way-challenge-2023-tickets-549474913257%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0RTDHHQLJ2koZNEK29M-IXjX0Q1cgpG56b5eZUJzYUfqaKtNGueG-zvn0&h=AT2QvtdecH-KatfQEcbbhfi7m8vjhFIPsvwOOfhk-XoreriF9lbzUjOuHRNG41DYpzEDJCVXh5vUwPtt7u038TAAOgQ1OO7LuDtaJyBmKNcvqoOINYbT2LuvXPjqG37OQI6F&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3d7R0_Usf311VsgvKhV4-GEGW0kVXwg4CmqfhqUnmUicVbKElBDGUKwiFH2d2Rp-5kY2yl55Hf9Tx1Kgyj1x6Oxra8IHZleLnSWH4x_Go1kT35mE3WrwO-dj4vsQ3wUDbCR6PVfhSmai1PMsyo9_Z2Sot56_xvfxGRjwwlsLZcoD-TQNbsbJCHFJIeZgQzPy4qccoZezdTfw
Club Lotto
There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €6400 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 12, 18, 28 & 29. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
Ciara & PJ Higgins Lohercannon
Kevin Madden Cnoc Gorm
Billy Hobbert O’Rahillys Villas
Tom Landers Gortalea
John Breen Hunter’s Wood
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €6500 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 07/04/2023 at 9:00 PM in Skelper Quanes Bar club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com, Lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to all who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evening.
Darkness into Light Walk
Darkness into Light walk will take place at Curraheen Lar at 5AM on Saturday morning 6th May in aid of Pieta House. T-Shirts supplied enquiries to 0863052710.
Cúl Camps
St Pats GAA Cúl Camp registration is now open. Please don’t delay in booking as places are filling up fast. You can register at the below link; this year’s camp is from Monday 10th July to Friday 14th July.
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/?fbclid=IwAR2jg66wBnYMSKQk0I05hf6rJJt1Yrf96X7aDOSGknRXufQTr8N6QI8CvfU
U5
Under 5 boys and girls had a fun energetic session on the astro turf on a beautiful morning. They worked on agility, balance & coordination through evasion & weight bearing fun exercises all to develop their movement patterns. Ball skills are coming on well with some great kicking on display.
Keep practicing with a soft ball / balloon at home to get the timing of the kick. Thanks to our older player mentors Grace, Ailbhe, Thomas & Hugh for helping out with the session & leading by example! Welcome to any new families who have recently joined us. More are always welcome! Very well done to our enthusiastic player of the week duo Jack & Robyn! Gooo St Pats!!
U7
We had good numbers on Sunday last being back in the field. Excellent fun and skills worked on. Looking forward to next Sunday again and we might have a few go games kicking off shortly. Well done to Player of The Week to Cathal Scanlon.
U8 Girls
Well done to our U8 girls on a fast, fun session on Sunday Morning and to our newly joined Gaelic4Girls players who really added to the team. Congratulations also to Olivia our POTW for great teamwork and leading by example! Keep up the practice everyone.
U9
A great week for our U9’s, firstly we travelled west to An Gaeltacht Tuesday evening in big no’s to play in our first Go Game of the year. We played 3 fantastic games of football against our hosts. Sunday morning all the lads were back in training and had a great session working on their skills and in particular the pick-up! Well done to Darragh Moriarty who was this week’s Player of the Week.
U10 Girls
Great effort by everyone at Sunday morning’s training session, really enjoyable for all. Sophie Mulgrew was our deserving winner of player of the week, she has recently joined the team from our Gaelic4girls initiative and is a great asset to the Girls.
A few more weeks of training and we will be ready for our 1st game.
U11
The boys travelled to Ballyduff last Thursday and played through some miserable conditions to put in a gritty performance. Both games had different challenges but everyone put in an excellent effort. Sunday’s training had much better weather and gave us a great opportunity to work on our skills. The training match was a great contest and our new player Sean made an immediate impact with his effective marking and effort.
Our next game is away to Listry on Thursday.
We train again on Sunday at 12pm in Blennerville and remember to keep practicing skills at home.
U12 Girls
The girls were away to Na Gaeil on Thursday evening last .Well done to everyone on another great performance and coming away with a well-deserved win. It was great to see all our new and younger players playing superbly and all our forwards getting their names on the team sheet. We will train Tuesday from 6 to 7. Game at home on Thursday against Finuge/ St. Senan’s at 7.15.
U14 Girls
Training continues this week for the Girls, Tuesday evening.
U15
Congratulations to our u15 team who had a great win at home to Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe/Tuosist on Wednesday last. St Pats had strong performances from Jack Costello at the back, Michael Enright at midfield and Darragh Murphy and Jack Flahive up front.
Conor Sheehan and Jack Cashman made a great impact off the bench and Jamie Bowler was an unused sub but has been scoring heavy for the B team who had a big win vs Kenmare on Friday 21st, where Rodhan Culloo was also outstanding.
We wish Gary Scollard a quick return from injury.
U17
Our U17’s St Pats/Kerins O Rahillys began their U17 Central Region Campaign against Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe/Tuosist/Castlegregory on last Monday night, they came away with a great win for their first match.
Their Second game is away to Dromid/Waterville in Dromid at 3pm on Monday 1st of May.
Seniors
Our seniors played their Round 5 County League game last Sunday at home. This game was a much needed win after getting caught by small margins in the last few matches. With scoring coming fast from both sides from very early.
Luke Mulligan got the first score of the game with a point, Dr. Crokes B got a point from a free. Fergal O Brien got a quick scored goal on Dr. Crokes B goalie. Dr Crokes B players each got their own point, with a pass from Patrick Dowling, Fergal O Brien added another point to St Pats score.
The opposition got a point and quick goal which allowed Dr Crokes B to go ahead. St Pat’s next three scores came from Brian Murphy, Fergal O Brien and Patrick Dowling with a point each. These were St Pats last score of the game, more scores from opposition players getting a point each which ended the first half St Pats 1-05 Dr Crokes B 1-06
Dr Crokes B opened the first half with a point, three scores from Luke Mulligan, David O Callaghan and Fergal O Brien which were points.
With a free for Dr. Crokes B put over the bar which drew the game. Kieran Hurley got his point from a beautiful kick while under pressure, Dr Crokes B put their own point on the board soon after.
With an assist from Gary Savage, Patrick Dowling of St Pats kicked the ball over the bar to add to the scoreboard. A free from Fergal O Brien converting the kick into a point, opposition put another mark on the match with a point.
St Pats were next to score with three point’s unanswered two points from Fergal O Brien and one from Eoin O Carroll. One last point added to Dr Crokes B score the final whistle blew with the scoreboard reading St Pats 1-14 Dr Crokes B 1-11
St Pats Team: Paudie Bailey, Joe O Connor, Niall McCarthy, Conor Moore, Eoin O Carroll, Cillian O Riordan, Luke Mulligan, Liam Poff, Patrick Dowling, Eoin Greaney, David O Callaghan, Liam O Sullivan, Fergal O Brien, Brendan Poff and Brian Murphy
Subs Used: Conor Enright for Eoin O Carroll, Gary Savage for Liam Poff and Kieran Hurley for Eoin Greaney.
Senior B’s
Our senior B’s are playing their Round 3 of the Development League at home against Ballydonoghue B at 7pm on Saturday 6th of May. Please keep an eye for any changes in O Shea’s Gala, Byrnesworth and St Pats Old Clubhouse.
Birthday Wishes
To Mary Fitzgerald Camp who recently celebrated a significant birthday.
Congratulations
To the students of Blennerville who are making their first Holy Communion on Saturday 6th of May at 1pm in St John’s Church.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Maurice Roche Blennerville & Moyderwell, Michael Slattery Ballyduff and Tom Fitzgerald Camp.
