Alan Cantwell on Garveys Tralee Warriors victory at the weekend…
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors reignited their Super League campaign in some style on Saturday night with a devastating display to overpower and overwhelm DCU Saints in the Phoenix Sports Complex in Carrickmacross.
The Warriors were simply in a different class to their opponents throughout the contest and led at the end of all quarters to run out comfortable winners by 104-60 in the end.
It was the perfect response from the Warriors following their indifferent display against DBS Éanna last week and was more a reflection of the Warriors unit particularly when they have players of the calibre of Paul Dick and Rap Buivydas back in action.
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From the outset the Warriors looked like a team on a mission and when Darragh O’Hanlon and Eoin Quigley both fired in from inside and out the Warriors were out to an early 10-4 lead.
Charlie Coombes, Martins Provizors and veteran Michael Bonaparte were keeping Saints in the game early on but when Paul Dick, Keith Jumper, Rap Buivydas and Quigley hit four straight scores the visitors were 12 ahead.
Bonaparte again kept the Warriors honest but Jonathan Lawton announced his arrival into the game with a score followed by identical threes to see the Warriors lead by 26-12 at the end of the first.
The second quarter saw the Warriors unleash a breathless and at times breath-taking offensive attack on the DCU Saints basket.
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The Tralee side amassed a stunning 32 points in the quarter with 9 different scorers hitting the target.
Daniel Jokubaitis began the onslaught and when Buivydas, Jumper and Paul Dick followed suit the Warriors led by 20. Lawton, Quigley, O’Hanlon, Pa McCarthy and Kieran Donaghy joined in and with the only meaningful resistance from the Saints coming from Bonaparte and Provizors the League champions were out to an unassailable 62-25 lead at half time.
The Warriors maintained their relentless offensive effort in the third headlined by six three pointers from Quigley, Paul Dick and four stunning efforts from Lawton each one better than the next. Bonaparte and Provizors were battling hard to give the Saints fans something to cheers but by three quarter time the Warriors lead was out to 87-38.
Paul Dick continued to torment the Saints defence early in the final quarter but to the hosts credit they continued to seek out scores to put a more reasonable look on the score and when Bonaparte, Kevin Lacey, Dominic Phillipi and Coombes were all in range the home side broke through the 50 point mark.
However Jokubaitis, McCarthy and Lawton pushed the Warriors 98-53 ahead with less than 3’00’’ on the clock. Jokubaitis then fired down a huge three to see the Warriors break through the 100-point barrier. When he added another score from inside for good measure the Warriors eased to victory by 104-60 in the end.
Scorers:
DCU Saints: Michael Bonaparte 29, Martins Provizors 13, Charlie Coombes 6
Warriors: Jonathan Lawton 30, Eoin Quigley 14, Keith Jumper 13
• Next up for the Warriors is a Super League showdown with rivals Griffith College Templeogue at the Tralee Sports Complex, a game that always delivers a classic encounter between two of the League’s heavyweights. Tip off next Saturday night is 7.30pm.
Senior Football Championship St. Brendan’s will play Legion in the quarter final of the Senior Football Championship on Saturday next October 19th in Austin Stack Park at 5.15pm. Extra time will be played if necessary.
Na Gaeil Girls U14 Football Team that won the North Kerry Division 2 Plate Final with a victory over Corca Dhuibhne
Na Gaeil Ladies Well done to the Na Gaeil Girls U14 Football Team that won the North Kerry League Division 2 Plate Final with a victory over Corca Dhuibhne. Congratulations to Maria Quirke who travelled to Holland with the Irish Banshees Australian Rules Football team that defeated Germany in the Ladies European AFL Championship Final.
Everyone in the club would like to wish Bríd O’Connor the very best of luck as she sets of on her travels to Australia. We look forward to seeing her back playing with the Na Gaeil Ladies in the not too distant future.
Na Gaeil Ladies Senior Football Team wishing Bríd O’Connor the best of luck before she sets of on her travels to Australia.
Race Night A date for your diary. On Friday 30th November we are holding an all sponsored Race Night to finance our increasingly expanding Club both on and off the field of play. It is a special year for the club with the senior team being crowned Premier Junior Champions in May.
They now look forward to the first round of the Munster Championship in November with a tilt at the Cork County Champions. This will bring a new but welcome expense. We ask all our supporters, players and parents to purchase a horse @ € 40 from any member of the Race Committee or from the Club Bar over the coming weeks.
There will be a prize for the best dressed lady and gent at the event. There will also be Tote facilities. The night is always a great social occasion in the Club. Be part of it.
County League The final round of County League games are scheduled for Sunday November 3rd.
Scór We’re just starting to organise ourselves for the upcoming Scór season. Anyone interested in taking part, or helping out, please contact Margaret on 086 0855008
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club summer schedule: Saturday mornings at 9.00am from the clubhouse. ALL ARE WELCOME, High Vis essential.
Fir Na Gaeil Light Football Training for Men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. . Training is on Monday and Friday nights in Na Gaeil. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info
Mná Na Gaeil We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and do a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun. Training is on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €2,000 took place on Thursday evening last. Numbers drawn were 2, 13, 14, 27. There was no winner. €50 winners were Donal Lucey, Chestnut Drive and Kevin Woods, Liosdara. €25 winners were Seán Murphy, Riverside, Padraig Heaphy, Mounthawk, Theresa Kelliher, Kielduff and Michael Forrest, Liosdara. Next week’s jackpot is €2,100. All are welcome for the draw in the club each Tuesday night at 10.30pm.
Bingo Bingo is on every Monday night at 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases fortnightly when not won. A door prize and a half-time raffle with lovely prizes will also take place every week. A bus service is available at 087 2817577. You can ring this number for pick up and drop off. 100% of the funds raised go back directly into the club. The bingo is run on a totally voluntary basis by our club members. A huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club. If anyone wants to donate a spot prize for our weekly bingo raffle, please leave it at clubhouse and mark it “Bingo”. Thanks to all our patrons who support this event on a weekly basis.
Cards A card game is held every Wednesday night in the clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment and relaxation. Starting time is 9.30pm and everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.
Clothes Collection There is now a Clothes Collection Bin situated in Na Gaeil car park.
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 05, 10, 15 & 17. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Mary Jordan Blennerville, James O’Connor Lohercannon, Mike and Eileen O’Connor Annagh, Jack O’Halloran c/o Mono Ryle and Denis Foley Kerin’s Park.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2300 and the draw will take place on Sunday night October 20th in O’Dwyer’s Bar.
Lotto tickets can be purchased online, from any club officer or at the following outlets: Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers, O’Shea’s Shop and Service Station, Poff Motors, Noyeks, Byrnesworth, Rock Inn, Dwyer’s Bar, Skelper Quane’s, Betty’s Bar and Keane’s of Curraheen.
Academy
U6: We had a busy training session for under 6s this morning with over 20 boys & girls. High energy evasion games & ball skills with obstacle courses & match play. Well done to all, especially to our player of the week, Zayd, who put in the best performance of the session. Only one more training session next week before our winter break.. make the most of what’s left of our evenings for practice at home!!
Even indoors over the winter at home obstacle courses, hopping/ balance/ crawling games are all excellent for developing strength & coordination.
Looking forward to seeing all our players next Sunday morning at 10.30 for a fun session & Halloween treats followed by presentation of certificates for all those who participated in our academy this year.
U8: Last Sunday, we hosted Moyvane for blitz games at Under 8 and 10 level in glorious sunshine in Blennerville. There was a huge attendance from both clubs which was great to see. Both Under 8 games were very competitive and it was great to see how much the boys and girls have improved throughout the season.
Thanks to Neilus and former St Pats player Tommy O’Donoghue from Moyvane for co-ordinating their teams on the day. Big thanks to coaches Conor Culloo and Joe for setting out the pitches and to senior player David O’Callaghan for reffing one of the games.
We would also like to especially thanks the parents of the Under 8’s for providing plenty of snacks and goodies for both teams (The Cake from the Turner family went down very well!) and to Under 6 coaches, Fiona and Norma for arranging the catering side of things. Next Sunday is the last day of the season so we really look forward to having all players there so we can issue them with their certs and for some more goodies!! Joe will send out further information on next Sunday during the week.
U10: Last Sunday morning there was a great buzz about the pitch as we were visited by the Under-10s and Under-8s teams from the Moyvane Club. For St. Pats under-10’s we had probably the best gathering of our players for many months.
We were able to set up 2 teams of 8-players on each team and this meant that our players got 45 minutes of good playing time. At the conclusion of the games refreshments by way of snacks and soft drinks were available to the players.
Our thanks go to the parents who baked and brought cakes and treats and who helped to provide our visitors and home players with these delights. Our thanks also to the Moyvane players, coaches and parents for coming to St. Pats and providing good challenging games.
Next Sunday the 20th October will be our last session for 2019 and it would be great if all of our Under-10 squad were present for the end of this season of the Academy.
U12: Well done to our U12 boys who won the St Brendans Board U12 B Blitz held in Caherslee last Tuesday defeating Churchill and Ardfert on their way to the title.
Senior Football Championship
Best wishes to Seamus Murphy and the St Brendans Board Senior Football panel who will now play Killarney Legion in the quarter-finals of the Senior Football Championship this Saturday, the 19th of October at 5.15pm in Austin Stack Park with extra time to be played if required. Thanks to our club members who have attended previous matches so we hope for another good attendance this weekend in what promises to be a great match.
Wedding Bells
Best wishes and congratulations to Daniel Nelligan and Rebecca Labbe who got married last weekend.
Ardfert Retreat Centre
Fire Fall-Charismatic Prayer Meeting every Monday 7.30p and Lantern Night Holy Hour with Adoration, every third Thursday of the month 7.30pm.
Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes OP, Sat. 19th Oct. 10am-2pm.
AA Open Public Meeting: Wed. 30th Oct. 8.30pm
Growing as Followers of Jesus Christ: Dr. Jessie Rogers, Sat. 16th Nov. & Sat. 7th Dec. 10am-2pm.
Listening to the word of God – Experiencing Life in all its Abundance: Fr. Patsy Kelly MSC, Sat. 23rd Nov. 10am-2pm.
Bookings: 0667134276
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Michael O’Dwyer Blennerville and Timmy Kelliher Castlegregory.
SUPPORT US TO WIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL OUR CLUB LOTTO TICKETS IN ROCK ST. POST OFFICE FROM APRIL 2020.
We are asking that all Kerins O’ Rahilly’s families and friends support Rock St. Post Office. This would give us every possibility of winning this competition over the next 6 months. There are other clubs participating and every transaction done in the post office will help us. Make sure to MENTION your SUPPORT for us so that we will get the points for your transaction.
If you know anyone using Rock Street Post Office already please ask them also to nominate us going forward.
Each financial transaction is worth points:
Stamp booklets ( 10 x 2 stamps) is worth 10 points.
Opening a deposit account, purchasing a TV or dog licence or a roll of 100 stamps is worth 5 points.
Purchasing a One4All gift voucher is worth 3 points.
Lodging or withdrawing money from your deposit account , purchasing TV stamps ( minimum of 5), a stamp booklet (10 stamps) , all mobile top ups, foreign currency ( minimum of €100) is worth 2 points.
All other transactions are worth 1 point to us.
Thanks to everyone in advance for their support. Remember our club, our community!
CÚINNE NA NÓG
Our U6 girls and boys were welcomed by Na Gaeil last Sunday morning. Weather was perfectly suited to football and we had great numbers up there.
A big thank you to Denis Sugrue and everyone in Na Gaeil for hosting us and thanks also to the parents for bringing the kids up.
U8 AND U10 GIRLS AND BOYS
We were back to normal training in Ballyrickard on Sunday morning last. A lovely morning meant we had great numbers and great training sessions were had by all.
U10 BOYS’ PLAYER OF THE WEEK’
Congrats to Ryan Nix and Ben Pierce.
SANDY FEET FARM HALLOWEEN TRIP
Excitement is building for our Halloween party in Sandy Feet Farm on Saturday, October 26th. At this stage bookings are now closed so hopefully everyone has booked.
Ahead of our trip to Sandy Feet Farm we will have a sponsored walk along the canal. This is our only fundraising this year so we ask everyone to please support us. Details to follow over the next few days.
Also please note that next Sunday 20th is our final Academy session for the year do we are asking if everyone would attend as we are hoping to create a calendar for 2020 and will be taking pictures for it on the day. So best smiles at the ready …..
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U16 Town League. Division 2 winners pictured here with their coaches John O’ Connor, Oliver Molloy and C.J. Sheehy
U16 BOYS
We played John Mitchels in the Town League final , division 2 on Sunday morning last and ran out winners in a tight affair with a final score of (0-17 to 2-08) .
We got off to a good start, where after being a point up, Darragh O’ Connor was pulled down in the small square for what surely was a penalty but to be awarded a free which was converted by Danny Hennessy.
Strong runs by Seán Healy and good defending by Jerome Daly, T.J. Heaphy would have been the high points of the first half if it wasn’t for the excellent shift put in by Danny Hennessy from both open play and placed balls scoring 4 points from frees which along with points from Seán Healy, Darragh O’ Connor, Ben O’ Brien and Sam Mccarthy left the half time score 0-08 to 0-04.
The second half saw Mitchels strike for an early goal bringing our lead to the minimum after which we kept our composure and stretched the lead to 5 points again thanks to our free taker Danny Hennessy. Halfway through the half with some poor defending we conceded a second goal which resulted in a tense conclusion to the game. Both teams exchanged points until which resulted in the game ending in a victory in our favour by 3 points.
Our man of the match was undoubtedly Danny Hennessy who ended the game with a haul of 7 points . Others to impress were Seán Healy, Darragh O’ Connor, T.J. Healy, Sam Pituch and Jake Foley.
Team: Seán Collins, Jake Foley, Eric McMahon, Sam Pituch, T.J. Heaphy (0-01) , Jerome Daly (0-01), Matthew Higgins, Danny Hennessy (0-07, 5F) , Enis Reka, Gearóid Meehan, Seán Healy ( 0-03), Ben Hanafin , Darragh O’ Connor ( 0-03, 2F),Sam Mccarthy (0-01), Ben O’ Brien (0-01).
Subjs: Alan O’ Connor ( for injured Matthew Higgins), Kevin Molloy and Cormac Gallagher.
LADIES NOTES
U12 GIRLS
Training continues as normal in preparation for our next game.
U14 GIRLS
Training continues as normal in preparation for our shield final v Abbeydorney. Date tbc.
U16 GIRLS
We played Na Gaeil away on Monday last in what was a very keenly contested game. Underfoot conditions made life very difficult for all the players and this combined with a strong breeze blowing towards the dressing room end meant the players were going to have to work extremely hard to get a result in this one especially with the local derby element involved.
We won the toss and had made the decision to play with the breeze but for the first 10 to 12 minutes it looked like we were the ones playing into it.
Na gaeil are a fit ,well coached team and all of them know their jobs on the field as do our team but they went into a very quick 3 point lead. Any delay on our side with the ball in hand was punished and they were on us like a flash which in turn put pressure on the inside forwards as the ball wasn’t coming in fast enough and their markers were all over them.
With 15 minutes in we were 3 points to 1 point point down but we then switched to moving fast ball in and took total control for the second quarter of this game. Our half backs midfield and half forwards were now on top giving good quality ball in and Liana Williams scoring two great goals ,then brought down for a penalty which Aoibhín MacCarthy took.
Two steps back ‘Messi like’ and hit it to the top right corner but it hit the crossbar rebounded and she rushed in to convert at the second attempt.Her dad Colm is obviously teaching her those two step penalty kicks at home or else she watching La Liga at the weekends!!!
Katie Nix then added a point as did Na Gaeil to leave the half time score 3-03 to 0-04 giving us an 8 point lead having had the breeze
.We have a great panel so were able to rotate backs and forwards on and off throughout the game and this was to prove of major benefit in the second half as we knew they would come at us hard and we’d have to work twice as hard to win this.
Na Gaeil started the second half well rattling off another 3 points leaving the gap at 5 but our backs were fighting tooth and nail for every ball.
Kelly Fitzgerald was great in goals again making a few point blank saves along with Katie Dwyer, Leonie Dowling,Alex Sheridan,Maedhbh Hanafin, Hollie Leane ,Jennifer Murphy and Eugenie Kerins all playing well.
Our midfielders Keelin Coffey and Lilly O’ Brien were solid all through marking two really good footballers all evening and up front Kate Kerins, Rachael O’ Donnell,Aoife O Connor working really hard to win ball in the half forward line and stop any Na Gaeil attacks.
Our inside 3 were very good again with Liana Williams, Katie Nix and Aoibhín MacCarthy playing a massive part in this win.
In the second half against a really strong breeze we scored 1-0 4 with Keelin getting a point, Katie Nix, Aoibhín and Liana all scoring points with Lily O’ Brien getting a great goal that gave us a really big boost in that second half .These scores proved vital as the light faded and this game ran towards its conclusion.
Na Gaeil got 2-04 in that second half and we knew they’d go after scores with the breeze but the work rate by our half forwards, midfield ,backs and subs in the final 15 minutes was unreal blocking and pressurising every attack by them.
This was a team performance from beginning to end and all 19 players played their part as it should be.
We would have a lot of respect for this Na Gaeil team so to win this battle was massive for us and get us through to another final this year, The smiles on the faces afterwards told the story as this meant a lot to all the players involved especially as many of them know one another well from school etc. Final Score Na Gaeil 2-08 to KOR 4-07z
We look forward to the final which should happen in the next two week.
SYMPATHY
All at the club wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Timmy Kelliher ( whose daughter Breda Dyland is our club vice chairwoman,Frederick Ardley and Michael O’Dwyer.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Well done to St Kieran’s GAA and our Ballymac players who qualified to the County Senior Championship Quarter Final next week. On Sunday next the 20th October St Kieran’s play South Kerry in Fitzgerald Stadium at 2pm. We wish Jimmy Keane and the team every success.
Run Ballymac was a great success thanks to Community Spirit!
After our first inaugural Run Ballymac there are a few people we would like to thank for all their help and guidance leading up to the run and during the run on Sunday last.
-St Brendan’s Community Centre and all their committee for their great help and support for the past week and on Sunday.
-All our neighbours and Community especially at the start, finish and all along the route of the races. Your support was invaluable.
– Horan’s Fruit and Veg
– Nolan’s Londis for water
– Lee Strand for all the lovely Protein Milk and ongoing support throughout the year
– Michelle Greaney Optimal Fitness for signs & guidance
– Tralee Born to Run for signs and
– Bernard Reidy Trophyworld
And a big thank you to all the committee members and stewards, catering, those who supplied all the lovely food , Civil Defence and the Gardai who without their involvement the day wouldn’t be able to run. A big thank you to Mike and Rose Brosnan who were the innovators’!
And of course thanks to all the participants, all our young players, their parents, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents! What a day ! Thank you
Ballymac GAA Golf Classic 2019
Ballymac GAA is once again hosting its Annual Golf Classic. Ballymacelligott GAA Club cater for a large number of juvenile and adult members within the parish. We have invested heavily in improving all our facilities over the last number of years. To continue with this development, Ballymacelligott GAA Club is hosting its annual Golf Classic in Castleisland Golf Club on Saturday 19th of October.
We would be very grateful if you could support this event through either:
Sponsoring a team of 4 to play on the day, at the cost of €200.00.
Sponsoring a Tee or Green at a cost of €50.00 Euro.
Please contact any of the names listed below if you require further information.
Thanking you in advance for supporting Ballymacelligott GAA Club.
Bernard Cassidy 087-7973818. Jeff Riordan 086-6015165. Mike Sweeney 087-4163428.
Padraig Laide 087-2466335. Padraig McCarthy 087-9701687. Derek O’ Brien 087-6154531..
The Rules
Two to score at each hole
All four on 18th
Entry Fee:
€200.00 per team
Prizes:
1st Prize : 4 Ball at Old Head of Kinsale (Sponsored by The Blasket Bar)
2nd Prize: 4 Ball at Tralee Golf Course
3rd Prize : 2 Nights accommodation and 1 round of Golf at Waterford Castle.
4th Prize: 4 Ball at Carton House Golf Classic
PRIZE GIVING AT BLASKET INN (MAIN SPONSOR) ON THE NIGHT AT 9 PM Please contact the following if you wish to enter a team: Stephen O’Brien (086) 8376432 . Bernard Cassidy (087) 7973818 Pádraig Laide (086) 0441927 and Pádraig McCarthy (087) 9701687
Coiste na nÓg News:
U16 Boys
Our U 16s played Ardfert in Round 3 of the Tralee District league in Ballymac on Thursday last . Our Boys got off to a wonderful start and we were 3 points to the good after 10 mins . Ardfert responded with 2 points , but our boys were soon in control when 2 Sean Horan Goals put us in a great position with 7 mins left in the half .
An excellent point from James Kenny put us further ahead and it was looking good at the interval with Ballymac leading 2 04 to 3 points .
Ardfert came out in typical Ardfert fashion for the second half and scored 5 points on the trot to leave 2 points between the sides .
A beautiful point from Denis Brosnan settled us again , but when Adam Kelly struck for Goal shortly after , it was looking good once more . However Ardfert never gave up and scored a goal of their own to narrow the gap to 3 points again .
However a further point from Adam joy gave us a 4 point lead on the final score of Ballymac 3 07 Ardfert 1 09 . Adam Kelly was outstanding in defence as was Denis Brosnan & Daragh Sweeney. Cathal Culloty & Adam joy worked hard in midfield, Donal Daly maurice o connell Gary lynch & james Kenny played well up front . Mossie Brennan was in outstanding form when introduced. Thanks to Ardfert for a fine sporting Game & thanks to all parents for their support on the night .
Our u 16s played Austin Stacks in Caherslee in the Division one final on Sunday . Ballymac were first off the mark with a point from Donal Daly from a free after a foul on Maurice O’ Connell . Austin Stacks replied with 4 points on the trot and settled Quickly after the early set Back .
However Ballymac replied with two more points from frees by Donal Daly, to put a point between the sides . A fine individual effort from Austin Stacks before half time lead to a goal and this put 4 points between the sides . Another goal before half time for Austin Stacks left the half time score 2 05 to 0 04 to Austin Stacks.
In the second half with the wind Stacks added further scores to build on their lead , and when they added a third goal it seemed as if the contest was over . A consolation goal from Adam Walker and further points from Adam Joy closed the gap .
But from here on Austin Stacks added further scores to run out comfortable winners and fully deserving of their win .
All Ballymac players tried their best and can be proud of their performance and they have done the club proud all year . Winning the Castleisland District League A Final was the highlight of the year .
To the Coaches Stephen O’Brien Liam Sweeney and Eddie O’ Connell , we say thank you for all your effort time and hard work .Thanks to Mike Broderick & Declan O’Connell also for helping out during the year .
Thanks to Ballymac Coiste Na nÓg for their support throughout the year . We wish our Kerry Development players all the Best for next year . Training began in February, its been a long year but the progress with these players has been noticeable and our minor team will be all the stronger with the addition of these fantastic players .
Adam Kelly,Adam Walker, Adam Joy,Ryan McHugh, Denis Brosnan,Bryan Godley, Cathal Culloty, Adam Sheehy , Mark & Conor Brick ,James Bailey & Sean Horan and Daragh Sweeney .
Academy for U6 boys and Girls, U8 Boys and Girls, and U10 Boys and Girls.
Thank you so much to the parents and players for turning up and for supporting Run Ballymac last Sunday. Our Academy ends for the year with a normal training session on Sunday next the 20th October at 11.00am plus medal presentation by a very special guest!!
Ballymac GAA Lotto Results from Monday 7th October
This weeks lotto draw took place in The Half Way Bar,
The Jackpot was €4,900.00. There was no winner.
The Numbers drawn were: 5,6,16 & 24.
Congratulations
to the following Lucky Dip winners (€30 EACH)
1. Declan Brosnan C/O Dave Allman.
2. Sheila Buckley, Gortagullane.
3. Aisling & Mike Keane C/O Tom Leen
4. Tony Riordan Ballymac
5. Cornelia Casey C/O Tom Leen
Sellers prize: Dave Allman (€30)
We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Next Weeks Jackpot is €5000.00 and the draw will take place in O’Riadas on Monday 14th October 2019.
Tickets can also be purchased on line at Ballymac GAA .com and you could win the €5,000.00 jackpot!
Tickets for our Lotto are also for sale at The Half Way Shop & Bar, O’Riadas Bar, Boyles Hardware Clash and Horan’s Fruit and Veg, The Horan Centre Tralee.
We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters.
U6 GIRLS AND BOYS:
Our u6 boys and girls had a great session last Sunday. Under the watchful eyes of all their coaches they went through their paces with great enthusiasm and gusto. Among those to impress were our newcomers Mia, Aoife, Annalise, Brian, Conaill and Leon. See you all again next Sunday
UNDER 8s:
John Mitchel’s U8 boys welcomed Na Gael this morning for very competitive but fun games. Both sides made 3 team’s each making sure that everyone gets a touch of the ball. It’s great to see all the training paying off with some great skills on display from both sides
Well done to all involved. Also, a quick reminder John Mitchel’s U8 & U10 Boys are away to Dr Croakes in Killarney this SATURDAY!!
Parents will be notified via text during the week thanks.
UNDER 10 BOYS:
We had another great morning for training this Sunday with Sean, Calvin, Adrian, Jack N and Darragh putting in huge effort in the 2v2 drill and getting great scores. Luke, Donnchadh, Paddy, Rory and Dylan showed great skills throughout and impressed in the passing drills. Hugo, Ronan, Jack D, Tomas, Ethan and Adam worked hard throughout and showed great improvement in their skills during the game at the end. Well done everyone it is great to see all the improvement. Next Saturday we are away to Dr. Crokes in Killarney which should be a great game and we are really looking forward to it, including the bus journey. Watch out for the texts as we are near the seasons end and only a couple of days left.
JOHN MITCHELS GYM:
Oliver Coffey has now taken over the running of the Gym at John Mitchel’s Sports Complex. For more details regarding facilities, membership options, and fitness programs to suit all, contact Oliver on 086 1939534.
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
By donating your second-hand clothes and unwanted items, not only will you be freeing up space in your home, you will also be making a difference to people in need, in your community. We now have an SVP clothes bank in our car park at our state-of-the-art sports facility in Ballyseedy.
LOTTO:
Numbers Drawn 1, 3, 17, 23
Next Draw 15-10-2019
Jackpot €2,300
€50 Winner Mickey Kelliher c/o The Club. €25 each to Mary Kerens c/o Bingo, Oliver Coffey c/o Helen and Gerald Fitzgerald c/o Vincent
Thank you for your continued support.
BINGO:
Our bingo continues on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights @ 8.30pm in our premises on the John Joe Sheehy Road. Bingo is a vital fundraiser for the club and all funds raised from the bingo goes directly back into the club and all support is greatly appreciated. Any member who wishes to volunteer can do so by giving their details to any club officer.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX:
Our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall and All-Weather pitch. The complex is also open for children’s parties. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
MERCHANDISE:
Please note that all club merchandise is now available for purchasing only through Hennebery’s sports shop, Ashe St. Tralee and is no longer for sale at our complex in Ballyseedy. Please also note that our club colours are – green and gold jerseys, white togs and green and gold socks.
CONDOLENCES:
The Club wish to extend condolences to the family and friends of:
Michael O’Dwyer of O’Dwyer’s Bar, Blennerville, Tralee
Organisers Suzanne and Carmel had an encouraging turnout of interested people at the 2019 Annual Camogie Review meeting on Friday. Thus was our annual end-of-season review and pre-season planning meeting.
We welcome all who helped out in 2019. We particularly wanted to see new faces who would like to volunteer for any of the jobs scoped out as part of preliminary 2020 planning. There are more jobs than ever as we begin the 2020 season: the club has 119 juvenile and 14 adult camogie players, a 37% increase since the beginning of 2019.
A number of people to potentially work in some roles were identified. However, many more volunteers are needed to cover all the 2020 activities, that we have ambitions to undertake. So please contact Suzanne and Carmel if you are able to help in any way in 2020 with coaching, officer positions etc., or if you can contribute in any other capacity to give assistance to our teams.
Junior Camogie Tournament in Tralee:
Despite cold conditions, spectators were served a brilliant evening of camogie at the Tom Healy Memorial Junior Tournament in Tralee on Wednesday. The Cup Final saw Tournafulla emerge victorious against Causeway and in the Shield Final, IT Tralee prevailed against Tralee Parnells. Presentations were made by Kerry Camogie PRO Risteárd Ó Fuaráin who paid tribute to all four teams on brilliant displays of camogie.
Many Thanks to the organisers, pitch staff, referees and those who provided refreshments. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
See online where Kerry Camogie added 33 new photos from October 9 to the album: Tom Healy Memorial Junior Camogie Tournament.
Special congratulations to our player Áine Kelliher of Tralee Parnells Camogie on very deservedly winning the MVP trophy on the night.
Tralee Parnells Camogie Winners Under 15 Trophy:
Well done to all the players who competed in our 3 matches at the Tom Healy Memorial Tournament on Wednesday evening October 2nd in Abbeydorney GAA Complex. There was silverware for Tralee Parnells Camogie under 15s as the 2019 winners of the Plate Final in the Tom Healy Memorial Tournament.
Good Luck Clanmaurice:
Good Luck to the Clanmaurice Team who face Tramore in the Munster Junior Club Camogie Semi-Final at WIT Carriganor.
2019 Awards Night and AGM:
Please save the date for Tralee Parnells Awards and Monster Raffle night on the 8th of November and the Club AGM on the 15th of November. Time, venue details TBC, watch this space.
.Tara and Ellie O’Sullivan at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE community came out in force on Sunday morning for the inaugural Run Ballymac event from St Brendan’s community centre.
With glorious sunshine, conditions were perfect for the half marathon, 10k, 5k and family run events put on by Ballymacelligott GAA Club. Around 350 people of all ages registered for the runs.
The club wished to thank St Brendan’s Community Centre and all their committee, Horan’s Fruit and Veg, Nolan’s Londis for water, Lee Strand for the Protein Milk, Michelle Greaney Optimal Fitness for signs and guidance, Tralee Born to Run for signs and Bernard Reidy Trophyworld.
They also extended a big thank you to all the committee members and stewards, catering, those who supplied all the food, Civil Defence and the Gardai and Mike and Rose Brosnan. Scroll down for photos…
Elfa Asarina and Jason Clifford at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Niamh Abeyta and Pauline Walker at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanEteri Chatara-Morse, Maureen O’Shea, Barry Hoban and Eamon Hoban at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Veronica O’Dowd, Jimmy O’Sullivan, Denise O’Sullivan, Catriona O’Reilly and James O’Dowd at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanSandra Byrne, Loran White and Brian White at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.William Brick, Tony Ponti, Cathy Jordan and Aoife O’Connor at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanTop three ladies home in the Half-Marathon Suzanne Foley (2nd), Selenia Nolan Mulligan (1st) and Geraldine O’Sullivan (3rd) at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mike Sweeney and Philip Galvin at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanKathleen Curtin, Helen Twomey, Catherine O’Connor and Tom Dillon at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Helen Nolan Finn, Anna Sheehy and Kieran Nolan at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRandall Wharton and friend at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alayia O’Mahony and Teresa Grimes at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanColette Mallon and Siobhan Daly at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Gemma O’Shea, Alayia O’Mahony, Teresa Grimes, Josephine O’Shea and Margaret Wharton at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanNora Buckley, Michelle Broderick and Olivia O’Reilly at the Run Ballymac event at St Brendan’s Community Centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the 5k run at the Run Ballymac event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the 5k run at the Run Ballymac event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the 5k run at the Run Ballymac event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the 5k run at the Run Ballymac event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the 5k run at the Run Ballymac event on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A MEETING will take place next week about rising insurance costs threatening the future of small businesses in Tralee.
Tralee Chamber Alliance in association with Bank of Ireland are hosting an event entitled ‘Business Insurance – where to from here?’ on Monday, October 21 next from 6pm in the Bank Of Ireland on Castle Street in Tralee.
The event will hear from representatives across all sectors who will advise the audience on key measures being implemented from a legal, insurance reform and political perspective in Ireland.
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The audience will also hear from Kieran Ruttledge of the Aquadome, Tralee on measures they have had to implement to maintain insurance cover.
The event will include a panel made up of John Brassil TD; Mike Stack Solicitor; Gerry O’Shea Insurance Broker and Kieran Ruttledge of the Aquadome outlining key measures that businesses can put in place now to reduce their insurance costs.
There will also be an opportunity from business owners to field their questions to the panel on concerns relating to claims and insurance issues affecting their businesses.
FIANNA Fáil TD for Kerry John Brassil has written to the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief to request emergency funding for families in Tralee whose homes have been affected by recent heavy rainfall.
More than a dozen houses in O’Connor’s Terrace in Boherbee had to tackle flooding after torrential downpours last night and this morning.
Deputy Brassil said; “Tralee has been badly impacted by last night’s heavy rainfall, with homes in Boherbee worst affected. Parts of Tonevane, Clash West, Brewery road and the main Tralee to Fenit road have also suffered substantial flood damage.
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“I have written to Minister Kevin Boxer Moran to release emergency funding to Kerry County Council so that it can assist in the repair of the homes affected. Funding will also be needed for works to mitigate further flood damage into the future.
“Only last year, the government announced a €1bn plan aimed at rolling out flood relief schemes across the country. €15m of this was to be allocated to a major scheme in Tralee. Last night we witnessed the impact of government inaction on this issue, and now 13 homes have paid the price.
“I am urging Minister Moran to ensure that this promised funding is prioritised and made available without delay so that essential flood defences can be constructed. We have seen an increase in serious weather events over the past couple of years and we cannot afford to wait for another few years for these works to begin.”
.CEO of Golden Discs, Stephen Fitzgerald in one of the Dublin stores.
AFTER some local speculation, Golden Discs have officially confirmed that they will open their first store in Kerry on Saturday, October 19th.
The store will be located in unit 2 Central Plaza, Abbey Court Tralee and will employ six staff, doubling that number for the festive trading period.
Golden Discs say they are thrilled to contribute to the cultural landscape in Tralee and hope that the store will become a local hub for musicians and music fans alike.
The Tralee store will carry the full range of Golden Discs products, from CDs and DVDs to vinyl and accessories.
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Locals can expect to find gems such as limited edition releases, the newly-launched ‘Golden Discs presents…’ vinyl compilation series, and headphones and speakers to suit all budgets.
Golden Discs reported a solid year in 2018 with turnover of €13.2 million, driven in part by continued growth in vinyl sales. 2019 is shaping up similarly with four new store openings, bringing the total number of Golden Discs stores nationwide to 21 with a total of 120 employees.
The online store is equally successful, showing strong sales along the 15,000 lines of product with particular emphasis on back-catalogue product and vinyl sales.
CEO Stephen Fitzgerald says, “We feel our first store in Kerry is long overdue and we’re delighted to make it a reality in 2019. The vinyl renaissance is driving our expansion at present and our new Tralee store will reflect this with a large vinyl section.”
Golden Discs are very much looking forward to greeting their first customers in Central Plaza next Saturday and to celebrate they will have special opening weekend offers and discounts.
Mike O’Halloran was at the Acorn Life U21 Kerry County hurling semi-final between Kenmare/Kilgarvan/Dr Crokes and Causeway on Saturday in Austin Stack Park…
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The Kenmare/Kilgarvan/Dr Crokes team. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Causeway had the better start to the game when they went into a three point lead before the south Kerry boys had their first score on twelve minutes when they struck two points in a row.
Causeway came back with three more unanswered points from the stick of Gary Carey.
Kenmare/Kilgarvan/DrCrokes replied with two points one from a wonderful sideline cut from Gearoid Fennessey their captain.
Causeway went in at halftime leading by four points on a scorline of Causeway 1-07 K/K/DrC 0-06, the Causeway goal coming from an eighty yard free from Evan Murphy which eluded Michael Hogan and ended up in the net.
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.The Causeway team. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Gearoid Fennesey reduced the to three with a pointed free at the resumption. Causeway were seven points up eight minutes into the second half when they had four unanswered points two from Gary Carey and one each from Dan Goggin and Dylan Murphy.
The South Kerry combination were only one behind after fifty one minutes when James McCarthy powered his way in to kick the ball to the net 1-13 to 1-12 at this stage.
The southerners second goal from Donal O’Sullivan put them two points ahead. Causeway did add a further point from Gary Carey but Donal O’Sullivan and Gearoid Fennessey added one each to bring Kenmare/Kilgarvan/DrCrokes into the final where they will face Lixnaw on a date to be decided.
.Presentation pupils modelling their Junk Couture designs. Photo: Dermot Crean
PUPILS at Presentation Primary School are once again getting a chance to show their artistic side by taking part in Year 2 of the Creative Schools Initiative.
The theme is “Shape and Space”, so they decided to look at the space we occupy predominantly in our lives and what kind of shape this space is in. Teacher Helena Hennessy outlines the many aspects to this year’s programme below…
“For us here in Presentation Primary School, the ‘Shape and Space’ means our school, our homes and the environment around us. We discussed how we would incorporate this into the curriculum to make it more creative. Our main aim is to encourage the children to develop their creative skills, critical thinking skills, higher order and problem-solving skills.”
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“With a S.T.E.M. focus in mind, we linked with a group called Voice. This is a group of people who are very passionate and knowledgeable about environmental issues and who spend time campaigning to have these issues resolved.
“We are zoning in on plastic and we are doing a programme in conjunction with Voice called ‘No Home for Plastic’. We have been creative in our quest to reduce plastic in school and at home.
Young scientists at Presentation Primary. Photo: Dermot Crean
Over the past few weeks our 3rd and 4th class children have donned their scientist hats and have been busy conducting surveys and audits in school and at home, while 6th class—our mathematicians will be analysing the results of these audits.”
“This will help us make a valid plan to actively reduce plastic in our environment. Our 6th Class girls are using discarded once off plastics and other materials to make maths equipment. In school we have already dispensed with water bottles and we had water fountains installed which we use to refill our own bottles that we bring to school each day.”
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.Presentation pupils made maths equipment from recycled material. Photo: Dermot Crean
We have teamed up with Deirdre Enright and Kerry ETB to take part in Kerry LCYP, a Local Creative Youth Partnership. Every Monday afternoon, Andrew Scattergood and Donnchadha O Connor work with our fifth class to build an orchestra out of reusable plastics and other materials. The children from 3rd to 6th class will also help to design and build a garden and outdoor creative space as part of this project.”
Presentation pupils with instruments made out of recycled material. Photo: Dermot Crean
Our Junior school from infants to second class are engaging in Drama workshops based on the theme “Save Our Planet”, with Sharon Costello, while second class are working on the same theme with Martin Schärer, creating all kinds of wonderful percussion sounds.
Presentation pupils who are doing drama and percussion workshops. Photo: Dermot Crean
“We hope to tackle marine issues with Martha Farrell from Tralee I.T. and Climate Change with Caitriona Fallon of Siamsa Tíre. Our Third Class will engage in a Beach Clean up while our other fifth class will use our discarded plastic bottles and bottle caps to create a mosaic with a sea theme. This will be permanently displayed in the school.
One of the key elements lf our project this year is Tralee Town Park. We decided to look at the Town Park as we are very close to it and we use the park for walks, nature trails, picnics, play and many other events.
Members of ‘Save The Green’ with Presentation pupils who took part in a competition about the Town Park. Included at back are teacher Helena Hennessy, Lily Tangney, Tommy Collins and Jim Griffin of Save The Green and Principal John Hickey. Photo: Dermot Crean
We did some research and discovered that the Save the Green Committee have been very proactive for the past 50 years in maintaining the beauty of the park. We were saddened and disappointed when we discovered that our beautiful park had received some negative media attention recently, due to a backlog of work that needed to be carried out.
We began thinking about how we could help make a difference and help “save our park”. We saw a competition in the school entitled “Save Our Green”. They thought about how they might make a difference regarding the upkeep of the park and they had to express this in any creative form they chose.
They painted pictures, made posters, composed songs, poems, drama and dance. We asked Tommy Collins and his committee if they would mind coming to the school to judge the competition, which they did.
They spoke to the children about the history of the park and the various initiatives they undertook to ensure it remained a place of beauty and serenity over the past 50 years. They showed us pictures and presented the winners with their prizes.
This was a great honour for us and form now on, Presentation Primary School will be involved in the upkeep of the park. Every month one class will be seen in a different section of the park with their bags and gloves, donated to us by Kerry County Council, picking up discarded litter and plastic. We are very excited about this and honoured to do something proactive for our beautiful town park.
On the 24th October we have a fashion show fundraiser in the Rose Hotel. Our fourth class girls have been busy creating junk couture from a variety of reusable materials which they will model on the night.
We have children and teachers from Junior Infants to sixth class modelling and entertaining on the night. Everybody is very excited and preparations are well under way. We would like to thank our Parents Association. for all their hard work in helping to organise this event.”
Alan Cantwell on Garveys Tralee Warriors victory at the weekend…
A MEETING will take place next week about rising insurance costs threatening the future of small businesses in Tralee.
