We were ahead by four points to two inside the first twelve minutes of this Club Relegation game played in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday afternoon (23rd Oct) with our points coming from four different players – Armin Heinrich from play after five minutes followed by two pointed frees by Michael O’Donnell and Seán Quilter and one from play by Shane O’Callaghan. But in the space of the next four minutes Kenmare got three consecutive goals to give them a seven points lead at that stage (3-2 to 0-4).
Photo Adrienne McLoughlin
We rallied well, however during the final quarter of the half, scoring a goal and four points to three for the opposition to leave them three ahead at the break (3-5 to 1-8). Michael O’Donnell got a cracker of a goal in the 18th minute followed by two more Sean Quilter points (one each from play and a free) and a point each from play by Jack O’Shea and Shane O’Callaghan.
We had a very poor third quarter, scoring just one point from a Michael O’Donnell free while Kenmare put over five more points during this period to restore their seven points lead (3-10 to 1-9) after fifty one minutes. But we put up a brave show in the closing minutes of the game scoring a further six points to just one for the opposition. Substitute David Mannix who was introduced in the 48th minute, scored four of those points (three from play) with the other two coming from Michael O’Donnell and Shane O’Callaghan.
Photo Adrienne McLoughlin
It was good to see both Dylan Casey and Joey Nagle making second half appearances after being absent through injury for a good part of the season. With others also due to return season 2023 will be something to look forward to even if we will be playing in the Intermediate Club Championship for the first time.
We will now have at least one more game to play before the season comes to an end and that will be a semi final outing in the Town Championship, details of which have yet to be announced.
Team: Wayne Guthrie, Colin Griffin, Barry Shanahan, Jack O’Shea (0-1), Paul O’Sullivan, Conor Jordan, Ronan Shanahan, Greg Horan, Michael O’Donnell (1-3 – two frees), Armin Heinrich (0-1), Michael O’Gara, Conor Horan, Seán Quilter (0-3 – two frees), Kieran Donaghy, Shane O’Callaghan (0-3).
Subs used: Gearóid Fitzgerald (31m), Dylan Casey (41m), Joey Nagle (41m), David Mannix (48m) (0-4 – one free).
And well done to Kerins O’Rahillys on winning this season’s Club Championship – their third title in the competition – with their other two wins coming in 2009 and 2010. One point just separated themselves and Templenoe at the end (0-15 to 0-14). The now look forward to a Munster semi final clash against a Clare or Waterford Club on the 27th November.
JOSEPH O’CONNOR: Great news to hear that Joseph has undergone a very successful operation in Santry last week and is well on the mend now, even though it will be some time into 2023 before he will be back on the playing field again. Everyone in the Club and on the Kerry panel sends their best wishes to you Joe and great to see you on the Fitzgerald Stadium pitch before the game on Sunday.
CONGRATULATIONS: to Kevin O’Leary, former Club Hurler and his wife Emma on the recent birth of another son, Rowland.
ONLINE CLUB SHOP: A reminder that our Club shop is open 24/7. Check out the newest ‘official’ Austin Stacks Club Merchandise – only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.com We would also like to introduce the new Austin Stacks Ganzee Club Clothing Collection, available in Mens/Unisex, Womens & kids check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
CLUB CARDS: Our Card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: This week’s (24th Oct) Jackpot, worth €2,450 was not won. The numbers drawn were 13, 16, 25, 26. The €20 winners were Damien Ryall and Tom Tansley, both c/o The Club; Eugene Lee and Tom Prendergast, both c/o On Line; and James Hussey, c/o PC Books.
Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €2,500.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Club Lotto tickets – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commane’s Book Shop, O’Flynn Interiors, Hussey’s, Princess St., The Burger Shack, Monavally as well as Maguire’s Butchers and Kirby’s Brogue Inn and continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week in, week out.
Austin Stacks lotto tickets are now also available to purchase on line on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue InnMaguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: John Joseph Collins, Tonevane and formerly Harrow (UK); Annamarie (Ann) Nolan (nee Coffey), Edgeworthstown and formerly Upper Strand Street; Helen Rusk (nee Duggan), St. Brendan’s Park and formerly Farmers Bridge; Anne Siochrú (nee O’Donnell), Ashleigh Downes and formerly Lohercannon and Annascaul); Sonya Doyle (nee McKiernan), Tursillagh and formerly Mitchel’s Road; and James (Jim) O’Sullivan, Haig’s Terrace.
Race Night 2022: Date for your Diary. On the 11th of November Na Gaeil will host their annual Race Night in the clubhouse and will also broadcast live on Facebook. We welcome back the Tote which always adds an extra element of fun and excitement to the night.
This year will also include an Auction for a signed Kerry Jersey. Highlight of the night will be the “The Na Gaeil Gold Cup” with a top prize of €1,000 to the winner.
The Race Night Committee members are actively co-ordinating this year’s event and will be appealing to all club members to give their support in raising vital funds for our club. You can purchase a horse from any member of the Executive or in the bar. The cost is €50.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 18th October. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 4, 19, 24, 30. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Terry McEneaney, Joseph Field, Pat Fitzgerald, Phil & Alan Casey, Liz Heaphy. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,400. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Mass: A mass for deceased members of Na Gaeil club will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
PwC football All-Stars: Best wishes to Jack Barry next Friday night in Dublins Convention Centre where the 2022 football All-Star team will be revealed. Jack has made history by being Na Gaeil’s first ever All-Star nominee.
Scór na nÓg: We’ll be rolling along with Scór na nÓg soon. Its for children ranging in age from 4th class to under 17 who may be interested in drama, story-telling, recitation, traditional music or singing. If anyone is interested in this please get in touch with Margaret at 086-0855008
Pop-Up Gaeltacht: Conradh na Gaeilge really enjoyed the welcome given to their Pop-Up Gaeltacht last Thursday evening and are coming back on 10th November.
Trad Session: Well done to u17 player Seán Warr for organising last Wednesday night’s “Timpeall an Teallaigh” trad session. A great evening had by all and they’ll all be back on Thursday 10th November. All musicians are welcome to come along and join in!!!
U13 Boys: Na Gaeil v John Mitchels in the Town Board/St Brendans Board final has to be re-fixed. It may go ahead next weekend.
15 Boys: Our Town Board/St Brendans Board semi-final versus St. Pats/Kerins O’Rahillys has to be re-fixed so it may go ahead next weekend.
Halloween Party: The club will be hosting a Halloween Party on Sunday, October 30th for kids and grown-ups. It all kicks off at 8pm. There will be prizes for the best costumes plus loads more including a disco, food, a raffle.
Girls Awards Night: Plans are afoot to have the awards night for the juvenile ladies on Sunday 6th November.
Bingo: Every Monday evening in Na Gaeil clubhouse at 8pm sharp. Over €1,000 in cash prizes guaranteed every week, with an accumulator jackpot in play each week. Double book €10, Single book €6, Mini book €3. Jackpot Sheets €2 each. Bus service available on 087-2817577.
Quiz: Our next monthly quiz will be held in the clubhouse on Thursday 3rd November. €20 for a table of four. Everyone welcome.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
.A spectacular fire show will take place on Sunday evening in Tralee.
KERRY County Council’s An Turas Mór Homecoming Kerry Festival will come to a spectacular conclusion this Sunday evening in Denny Street Tralee with a fire parade, fire show and fireworks between 6pm and 8pm.
The event will present Haunted Projections (6pm) followed by some ‘Deadly Dancing’ for which families are invited to come all dressed up and get involved in the fun of the evening and maybe even winning some spot prizes for the scariest dressed or best Time Warp Dancer.
The Parade of Fire will kick off from the top of Denny Street before 7pm with Fire Performers and Dragon along with Kingdom Troopers & Drummers followed by a 30 minute Fire Show and the evening will culminate with a Fireworks Display over the Ashe Memorial Hall.
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Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy encouraged people to join in the celebrations at the weekend.
“The Kerry Homecoming Festival which has run throughout October has been a wonderful success. Numerous community festivals and events have focussed on what is best about the county and has also attracted the Kerry Diaspora home from overseas. I hope that people will come out in large numbers for the finale of the festival on Saturday evening in Tralee. I thank all those who are working so hard to make it happen and I hope everyone will enjoy the festivities,” he said.
The evening is presented as part of closing ceremony of the October 2022 An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry initiative funded by Kerry County Council – Tourism Department, Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade under the Global Irish Festival Series and under the LLPPS4 Scheme by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports & Media and Kerry County Council – Arts Department. More information from www.homecomingkerry.com
We had a wonderful indoor session on Sunday at your Ballyseedy complex.
The emphasis this morning was on fun and games.
Particularly with the focus on fundamental movements.
We had some great relay and obstacle races and as ever all skills were practiced with enthusiasm.
We train again Sunday week at 10.30.
As ever new member’s welcome
U8/U10/GIRLS
The u8 and u10 girls have now finished for the season.
We hope to see you all again next year.
U12 Girls
Our U12 girls season came to a close this week and it’s been a season of constant development , improvement and success.The girls were an absolute great bunch to coach all season and they showed unbelievable commitment and dedication as they wore the jersey with pride since we began last February.
We will celebrate our success in the North Kerry and Tralee town league on Tuesday November 1st at 7:30 pm when we will gather together at our Complex in Ballyseedy to reflect on a super year.
Parents and Guardians are more than welcome to join us for a cup of tea , and on behalf of the coaching team we would like to say a massive thanks to all the parents and guardians who brought the girls to training each week.
We will begin our winter training programme for the girls who will play with the U14 team next year
( born 2010 or earlier ) on Tuesday nights from 6-7 pm.
Thanks to everyone who played a part in the U12 girls journey this year. To Tanya, John , and Thomas who coordinated all our fixtures each week and ensured that our playing pitches were always available and set up to perfection. And to Dorota, Olivia and Marie who helped us all season long and who looked after the girls so well.
It’s been a week of great success for the ladies in our club as 3 new pieces of silverware crossed over the threshold for our U12, 14 and Senior Ladies and we are extremely proud of you all.
Up the Mitchel
U14 GIRLS
North Kerry u14 Shield Final
John Mitchels 5-6
Currow 3-6
A terrific strong scoring first half from John Mitchels u14 girls in their final game of the season saw the team bring home the North Kerry u14 Division 4 Shield, with a strong victory over Currow in Ballyseedy on Thursday night.
It was a well-deserved victory and after having tasted defeat in their previous 2 finals of the season, it was deserved for the amount of work that the girls put in during the season.
The early stages of the game saw Mitchels dominate and they hit the crossbar three times in quick succession before Currow opened the scoring with a point. However, with Kerri Falvey making strong runs through the Currow defence and Lisa O’Shea working hard close to the square, goals from Lisa and Kerri (2) put Mitchels in control.
Currow came back into the game with a fortunate goal, but Mitchels kept popping scores and a late goal from Lisa O’Shea left it 4-4 to 1-3 at the break.
Scoring slowed down in the second half but Currow never gave up and kept creeping back into the game. However, performances from the likes of Laoise O’Sullivan, Nicole Hennig and Nadya Rivas McHugh kept the team ticking over and when substitute Megan Noonan slipped a pass inside to Lisa O’Shea for her third goal, it was too much for Currow to overcome.
A great end to a great season and captain Ellie O’Rahilly picked up the trophy to crown a great night. Huge credit to the team for their work over the season where the atmosphere among the girls has been consistently strong.
Team:
Grace O’Regan, Gia Sharma, Sadhbh Corkery, Eabha Mullen, Laoise O’Sullivan, Ava Sharma, Nicole Hennig, Ellie Rahilly, Nadya Rivas McHugh, Ellie Feehan Reidy, Bridget Stewart, Ciara Harris, Kerri Falvey, Lisa O’Shea, Ella McCannon.
John Mitchels u16 ladies are looking to end their season on a high this week. They play Finuge at home in the NKL Div 4 plate final.
U16 NORTH KERRY LEAGUE
DIVISION 4 PLATE FINAL
J Mitchels Vs Finuge
VENUE: J Mitchels GAA complex Tralee
DATE: Tuesday, 25th October
THROW IN: 7.00pm
Please come and support our girls in their final game of the 2022 season.
UNDER 9 BOYS
Well folks that’s a wrap for the U9 Boys training for 2022
Huge thanks to coaches Mike, Mark, Matt, Dan, Jonathan & Catherine for giving up their time during the year & huge thanks to our fantastic U9 Boys who have a great future ahead of them here in John Mitchels.
Thanks for everything folks & we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2023!!
UP THE MITCHELS.
UNDER 11 BOYS
Our U11 boys are finished up for the year- we hope to have a get together some night in the next two weeks as a token of our appreciation to the boys, keep an eye on this space !
U10 boys have one more day out as they play in the Austin Stacks blitz next Saturday. Please meet in Caherslee GAA grounds at 10.45 am.
UNDER 13 BOYS
The Division 3 u13 Town League final was postponed on Sunday due to poor weather.
We await a new date for the final. Training for the 13 B’s on a date to be confirmed
UNDER 15 BOYS
On Sunday we played our final game of the u15 season which saw us at home to a strong Ballymac team.
Trailing by only 3pts at half time the lads put in a maximum effort for the second half, only for the Ballymac goal keeper who pulled off three top drawer saves to deny us 3 certain goal chances.
This would have put us in a great position, but we ended up losing by a few points in the finish.
I’d like to thank all the under 15 players and mentors for their efforts during the season much appreciated we will be in touch about the strength and conditioning training for the winter months cheers for yere efforts during the year.
UNDER 17 BOYS
The u17 boys are training again Thursday night 6pm to 7pm.
We were due to play Na Gaeil in the final.
New fixture to follow shortly.
SENIOR LADIES
Friday Oct 21st 2022 will go down as a memorable night in the annals of our Senior Ladies progress in ladies’ football as we played Dingle in the North Kerry Ladies Div 3 league Cup final.
This was not a game for the faint hearted as it ebbed and flowed for the 60 minutes, played under lights in Ballyseede in what were near storm conditions.
Mitchels played against the wind and rain in the first half and got off to a great start after winning the throw in with Simi and Sarah leading to some fine interchange passing from Diana , Ava and Linda leaving Rachel in to finish to the net for a fine goal, Dingle though weren’t here to make up numbers responded with 3 lovely points to level the game.
A well worked movement from Kayleigh through Tanya Anna , Ashleigh and Linda lead to a great pass to Shauna who finished to the net with style leaving us 1 goal up. Once again Dingle who were tigerish in attack clocked up 2 more points before a high dangerous ball landed in the net for a Dingle Goal, mitchels however responded with a ball from Julie Lauren and Emilia left Shauna in for another goal,
fearless defending from Shannon and Lauren kept Dingle out and further points from Sarah , Linda and Diana left the half time score Mitchels 3-3 Dingle 1-7 all to play for
Conditions got worse with the rain now pelting down making ball handling very difficult as Dingle came out all guns blazing and tacked on a further 2 points to level the game mid way through the second half,mitchels now pushed forward in search of the lead and a free from Rachel cut it to a 1 point game,
Dingle though we’re never to to give up and a sweeping move saw them score a second goal to go 2 points up with the clock ticking, mitchels pressed forward and a foul on Sandra lead to a pointed free from Rachel and a surging run from Anna who pointed to level the game with 4 mins remaining ,,, heart stopping moments ,,, mitchels pressed up on the kick out and won a free about 30 mtrs out which Rachel converted to put us a point up to the loud cheers of our loyal supporters who were saturated at this point,,, try as they may Dingle were kept on their own half and the final whistle blew for a magnificent win to the delight of Mitchels players, management and supporters,
Final score mitchels 3-6 Dingle 2-8,,, after the match the trophy was presented to winning Captain Sarah Kilgallen who thanked Dingle for a fantastic game and mitchels players and management and supporters ,,, this was really a great team performance everyone dug deep to win the final.Congrats ladies on a great win.
Team, Kayleigh Collins, Tanya O Connor ,Anna Stack, Julie Foley, Shannon Martin ,Ashleigh Murphy ,Sarah Kilgallen, Simi Ogungbsan, Rachel Kilgallen, Diana O Keefe, Ava Buckley, Emilia Obrusnik, Shauna Flynn, Linda O Connor
subs, Sandra Marshall , Sophie O Donoghue, Lily Silong, Emma Carmody ,Erica O Connor, Lucie O Donoghue…. Ref Gordon Kerins
SENIOR MEN
The Senior men are waiting to play the town league final V Keirns O Rahillys. Stay tunes for further updates.
JUNIORS
Our Juniors have now finished their season and will reconvene again in due course.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Wednesday and Friday night. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp.
So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee and enjoy the fun.
LOTTO
John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: Sunday 23rd October 2022.
This week’s Lotto numbers are 10, 17, 19 & 32.
The numbers today were drawn by Mark Noonan and Rory Kilgallen.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2,100.00.
Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners this week:
€25.00: Poppy Cregan
€25.00: Liz McMahon
€25.00: Majella Milward
€25.00: Stephen Brosnan
Next week’s Jackpot is €2,150.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 30th October 2022 at 11am.
Ticket sales close at 9am sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here : bit.ly/3LlAIYu
We thank you for all your support.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome.
CLUB WALKWAY
Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy so come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please respect the rules of the walkway being a smoke free zone, with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking. Many thanks to the users of this facility for respecting these rules.
BOOT CLUB
Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.
SUNDAY MORNING FOR CLUB MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS
We welcome all our club members, supporters and parents/family members to our lounge room every Sunday where they can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee while training takes place. Take the opportunity to catch up on club matters and enjoy some conversation in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX & CHAMFERS
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist
MEMBERSHIP
Our membership is now reopened again for the coming season. Sign up through the following link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
Club Registrar Georgie Lowe is also at Ballyseedy every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon to take membership if this option works better for new and existing members.
SYMPATHY
On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of the following:
John Joseph Collins
Last Monday morning was a proud morning for the club as Minister for Education Norma Foley officially opened the brand new wing of Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn (GSME) as well as a new astroturf facility and ball wall, the first and only ball wall in the town of Tralee.
Tralee Parnells, along with Na Gaeil, jointly supported the Sports Capital Grant application for the new astroturf and ball wall facility in early 2021.
The application was successful and with the completion of the facility, the club will have full access to the ball wall outside of school hours.
This will be a great addition the club and provide an opportunity for all players to practice their skills year-round. Final details are being worked out with GSME, but it is hoped that the wall will be available to use at weekends within a few months.
Plans are being worked out to install lighting on site so the wall can be used during the winter months. At the official opening, pupils of GSME and Tralee Parnells Academy members Danny Brick, Michael Broughton, Adam Quill and Conor Reidy had the honour of being the first players to use the new ball wall and show off their skills to the Minister.
Tralee Parnells members Danny Brick, Michael Broughton, Adam Quill and Conor Reidy at the opening of the Ball Wall at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn
Well done boys and hopefully you are the first of many Parnells girls and boys that get to use this fantastic facility.
Tralee Parnells U15s who took part in the first round of the Tom Healy Tournament
U15 Hurling
The first night of the Tom Healy Tournament took place on Friday night in Abbeydorney. Tralee Parnells had wins over the other teams in their group, Kilmoyley and Knockaderry.
The boys then faced Firies in the play-offs and again came out on top. The team are now through to the semi final stage of the tournament on the 4th November. Well done boys.
AGM
The club AGM will take place on Friday 18th November 2022 at 7:30 pm in Kerins O’Rahilys Clubhouse. All members are urged to volunteer for positions on the Executive Committee for 2023.
Involvement in the club is essential for its future. As Tralee Parnells is a Juvenile and Senior Club in both Hurling and Camogie there are a lot of positions to be filled.
Notice of motions for the AGM and nominations of registered members to serve as an Executive Officer can be made by any registered full member by contacting the secretary Natalie Hennessy at secretary.traleeparnells.kerry@gaa.ie. Full details are available via the Clubforce app.
Lotto
The next draw will take place on Monday evening of this week at 8pm. For just €5 you can be in with three chances of winning the jackpot of €1000. Two lucky dip winners will receive €25 each. Play via the Clubforce app or follow the link at https://traleeparnells.gaa.ie. All support is greatly appreciated, thank you.
There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €3600 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 05,14,20 & 29. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
Willie Hurley Curraheen
Caroline Clapham c/o Betty’s Bar
Majella Daly Tonevane
Bridie Donnelly c/o Betty’s Bar
Tom Hill Snr. Lohercannon
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €3700 and the draw will take place on Monday night 31/10/2022 at 9:15 PM in Skelper Quanes Bar club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaclub.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.
Healthy Club Event
We look forward to continuing our Thursday evening couch to 5k at 7pm on Thursday evenings. We have 4 more training runs progressively increasing the running time with the finale being the Tralee Park Run on the 19th of November. These runs will go ahead in the rain unless there is a yellow/ orange or red weather warning! Make sure to register for the parkrun to get your barcode so you can take part on the 19th of November at the link
We are currently in the process of creating a cookbook for our school / community. We would love to add family favourite recipes to our book from people in the community, so they can always be cherished. If you have a dish you would like to include, we would be delighted to hear from you, contact Irene Enright 0871233254 for more info. Thank you.
St Pats Race Night
On Monday night members of St Pats GAA were joined by Tim Moynihan to launch their very first Race Night which will take place in Skelper Quanes Blennerville on Sunday 30th October at 8pm.
The Race Night committee have been very active in promoting the night and are delighted with the huge response from members of the club and surrounding community.
On the night we will have a great night of racing finishing with an Auction Race along with lots of prizes for Best Dressed Lady & Gent, Spot Prizes for winning Owners, Jockeys & Trainers, a Bumper Raffle and much much more!
It has been another great year for St Pats GAA from our ever-growing numbers of kids playing in our Juvenile Academy to our Seniors who won two competitions this year and this is a fitting way for all our coaches, parents, and supporters to get together for a fun night out.
We would invite all our members along with non-members to join us on the night and help raise vital funds which will support the daily running of our club from training equipment to catering and works to be carried out on our grounds.
We are hugely grateful to all our local sponsors who have come on board and supported us by either sponsoring a race or taking out a full-page advert in our Booklet.
This event will start @8pm sharp
We hope to see you all there…
U9’s and U11’s
Our Parish league concluded on Friday evening. We were blessed with good conditions for the final games of our Parish league and the Cup and Shield Finals. It was a huge event and well supported and our young stars served up the football to match.
West took on Windmill for a place in the final in a good contest. The West got a number of very good scores to secure the result and their place in the Cup final. In the other game Dingle Way, who had already qualified for the final, took on Bridge. The Bridge team welcomed the return of Rian Flynn, but the Dingle Way team won out.
James O’Riordan and Cian O’Regan was superb in front of goal and in midfield Hugh and Tommy Costello gave Windmill the edge they needed to win out the game.
In the Shield Final Bridge took on Windmill and put on a great display of football for the spectators. It was a very close contest and probably the best game of the day, with a narrow victory for the Bridge to clinch the shield trophy.
Congratulations to Bridge, our Parish Shield winners for 2021. There were good displays all round for both teams with standout displays by Paddy Flynn, Tommy Flynn, Darragh Flahive, Oscar Curran, Darragh Murphy, Dylan Murphy, Paddy Costello, and our Man of the matchRian Flynn. A special mention to winning captain Fionn Sharp who capped off a great season with St Pats.
In the Cup final, West and Dingle Way, returned to battle and it was a fierce contest as expected. The West put up a great fight but found it difficult to get through a strong midfield and resolute defence commanded by Thomas Higgins.
Dingle Way grew stronger as the game went on and were deserved winners. Tommy and Hugh Costello showed fantastic athleticism, determination, shooting and also linked well together and with Cian O’Regan and James O’Riordan to kick the key scores to lead Windmill to victory. Cillian Enright, Darragh Sheehan, Thomas Colivet and Jace Flynn stood out for the runners up while AJ Turner put in a standout performance and was our man of the match.
Congratulations to Dingle Way, and joint captains Tommy and Cian, our Parish Cup winners for 2022.
We had a presentation ceremony for all our awards after the games, conducted by Juvenile Chairman Michael Moriarty and John Colivet from the u11 coaching team.
Our Player of the tournament award went to Jace Flynn who consistently showed great leadership and determination, a deserving winner. Our top Scorer of the tournament award went to Tommy Costello with scored a phenomenal 6-21 over the four games. Tommy also deserves special mention for a very impressive acceptance speech as joint captain of the winning cup team.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible, not least Michael Moriarty, Joe Costello, Fiona Costello, Seamus Murphy, and Marie Fitzgibbon for organising the Parish League and prizes. It was superbly organised and a great occasion that brought the best out of our players. Thanks also to all our u9 and u11 coaches who have given their time over the year to help develop our young St Pats stars. We are taking a well-earned break now and will return early in 2023. We are looking forward to next season already.
U12 Girls
Well done to everyone on a great training session on Wednesday evening last. The girls had a lot of fun and there was a great turn out. They started off with circuits, something they had never done before, moved onto fun ball skills games, and finished off with a possession game. Week six of the couch to 5k continued Thursday evening last for the girls, who are doing brilliantly each week.
Rosary at Rath
Please be aware that this year Rosary at Rath will take place at 3pm on Tuesday Afternoons not Tuesday Nights when it normally took place.
Blessing of the Graves
The Blessing of the Graves for Annagh Cemetery will take place on the 6th of November at 12 noon, Rath Cemetery Blessing of the Graves will take place also on the 6th at 3pm.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Bridie Halligan née O Shea London & Derrymore West, Ann Sugrue Tralee, John Joseph Collins Tonevane & UK, and Kevin O Farrell Caherdaniel & Aughacasla.
Last Sunday our senior side prevailed in a tight tussle with Templenoe to be crowned Senior Club Champions for 2022.
In the end, it all came down to one kick of a ball. Trailing by the minimum, five minutes into injury-time, Killian Spillane stood over a 35 metre free for Templenoe.
With nine points already on the board in a fine individual display, the inter-county star had certainly delivered the goods. But this was serious pressure.
Lofting the ball high in the trajectory of the posts at the Lewis Road end of Fitzgerald Stadium, time appeared to stand still for a few seconds. The shot looked on target, as Kerins O’Rahillys’ David Moran rose high to try and gather.
Did he get a touch? Potentially yes. The ball careered onto the post, close to the goal-line, and was eventually cleared.
Spillane and his Templenoe colleagues left crest-fallen after failing to take the game to extra-time.
Man-of-the-match Moran, and his O’Rahillys’ team-mates, ecstatic after crawling over the line, to bring a piece of silverware, and a much-coveted place in the provincial campaign, home to Strand Road. What an action-packed finale to a very decent encounter.
When all is said and done, William Harmon’s charges just about deserved to edge it. Moran held sway for long spells at midfield, their attack moved with great penetration and invention in the first half, and Jack Savage’s free-taking was absolutely pivotal on the resumption. Templenoe gave as good as they got, but for the most part, they were chasing from behind.
The first half was a tale of Kerins O’Rahillys looking the more cohesive attacking unit, benefiting from the dominance of Moran around the centre of the field. On the other hand, through grit and perseverance, Templenoe managed to stay hot on their heels, Killian Spillane’s accuracy proving to be hugely important.
It was the Strand Road men who got off to the proverbial flyer, however, with Gavin O’Brien winning, and then scoring from, the throw-in, and corner-forward Conor Hayes adding another point within the opening minute.
A fantastic long-range effort from Templenoe’s Josh Crowley Holland got them off the mark, but the Tralee side continued to ooze confidence up front.
By the seventh minute, the gap was out to four points, 0-5 to 0-1, Tom Hoare and Tommy Walsh notching nice scores from play but, not for the first time in the half, Templenoe, commendably, regathered their composure, and three points on-the-trot, including a beauty from corner-back Brian Crowley, had them back in touch by the end of the first quarter.
Once more, Kerins O’Rahillys put the foot on the accelerator, with Moran on top in his personal duel against fellow Kerry star, Adrian Spillane.
Two points from Barry John Keane, and another from full-forward Walsh, moved Strand Road four clear again, 0-8 to 0-4, entering the last ten minutes of the half. Yet again, Templenoe were not flustered.
Three unanswered minors from star forward Spillane (one from play) narrowed the deficit again, and even though a Jack Savage free, and a magnificent point from play by Cormac Coffey, had O’Rahillys three ahead, 0-10 to 0-7, Templenoe fought back in style, and influential Spillane with two more white flags before the half-time whistle.
After such a free-scoring opening half (19 scores registered, and only four wides), both outfits notably focused on attempting to shut up shop a bit better at the back on the resumption.
With much more pressure being put on the respective shooters on either side, the entertainment levels dropped a degree or two, though the closeness of the exchanges kept the attendance on their toes.
It was Templenoe’s turn to get out of the blocks quicker on this occasion, Killian Spillane and Seán Sheehan with nice points from play to put them into the ascendancy for the very first time, but the hard-working Keane soon slotted over his third from play to bring the sides to parity, and it was still level pegging heading into the final quarter, 0-12 apiece.
Now was the time for Jack Savage, who returned home from Dubai for the game with team-mate Coffey, to take centre stage. A lively playmaker in the O’Rahillys’ forward unit all afternoon, the number eleven showcased his outstanding repertoire of dead-ball kicking, with three pointed frees on the spin, to push his side three clear again by the 52nd minute, 0-15 to 0-12.
The Strand Road side appeared to have the bit between their teeth now, but with time running out, as they had showed from the opening whistle, Templenoe were never going to throw in the towel.
Stephen O’Sullivan was narrowly wide with a fisted effort at goal, Spillane tapped over another free, and O’Sullivan blazed over from close range in the first minute of injury-time.
O’Rahillys’ substitute Ben Hanafin had a chance to kill the game off when his close-range strike at goal was deflected to safety, Conor Hayes punched wide when another opportunity presented itself, and the Tralee men were left to live on their nerves – right up to that last-gasp Killian Spillane nail-biting moment.
When the final whistle blew players, management and supporters were in raptures with the victory, a victory that this group of players hugely deserve after having such poor luck in recent times.
We now progress to represent Kerry in the Munster Club Championship .
KERINS O’RAHILLYS: Shane Foley; Darragh McElligott, Ross O’Callaghan, Cormac Coffey 0-1; Con Barrett, Karl Mullins, Padraig Neenan; David Moran, Tom Hoare 0-1; Cian Sayers, Jack Savage 0-6(fs), Gavin O’Brien 0-1; Barry John Keane 0-3, Tommy Walsh 0-2, Conor Hayes 0-1 Subs: Ben Hanafin for Sayers (38), Sean Walsh for Barrett (59)
O’Rahillys Star Gavin O Brien pictured with Brothers Fionan & Cian after Sundays victory.
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
2022 Kerry Petroleum County Club Champs … The sun shone down on Fitzgerald Stadium last Sunday in what can only be described as a terrific game of football. Great to see plenty of support from the ladies in our club.
Well done to our senior men and management on their title and congrats also to a well deserved “ Man of the Match “, David Moran.
If you’re looking for somewhere to go during midterm Sandy Feet Farm comes highly recommended for both young and old.
A few of us ladies from the club called Saturday and Sunday… awesome or what!
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Thanks to Eleanor for being the perfect host and to everyone involved in making it a wonderful day out for all including the girls and boys from our juvenile academy. The weather was also fantastic which made it a great day out for all age groups so why not call and enjoy the peaceful and unhurried ambience.
U16 GIRLS
These ladies made the short trip over to Killeen last Tuesday to play Na Gaeil in the Town League.
We took our scores well early on while Na Gaeil who were missing players struggled to get into the game. Na Gaeil battled throughout the game but never gave up. Hard luck to our opponents whom worked hard throughout the match.
In the Town League Strand Road, Austin Stacks and Na Gaeil finished on the same points. It came down to score difference with our U16s coming out on top. We now meet Austin Stacks in the final. Date and time TBC for a throw in at Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard.
U13 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Well done to the Tralee District on their win last Sunday over West Kerry in the quarter final and especially to our girls Aimee who celebrated her birthday on the day, Aoife, Caragh, Córa and Lily. Congrats also to our coach, the fantastic Tricia who is looking after our girls.
U15 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Hard luck to Tralee District who were defeated by St. Kierans last Saturday in Cordal and to the girls who represented Strand Road and our coach Mark.
U17 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Tralee v Mid Kerry TBC
MINDFULNESS
An enjoyable and fab session again last Saturday by Lindsey. Thank you! Next Saturday is our last morning of mindfulness. Looking forward to seeing everyone at 11a.m.
GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Again next Saturday goalkeeper academy continues at 10a.m.
Next Saturday, October 29th it will take place in John Mitchels.
There will then be a break until November 12th when it reverts back to Ballyrickard pitch.
Also there is a charge of €10 for each session to be paid on the day.
Juvenile Notes:
Huge Congratulations to our Senior Team and Management who are the 2022 Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Champions. Everyone in the Juvenile Academy are very proud of you all.
Great fun was had by all who attended the End of Season Day Out last Saturday in Sandy Feet Farm.
The children along with their parents and some coaches enjoyed an interactive show which saw everyone graduate from Witchery and Wizardry school and also receiving their broom stick licences followed by pumpkin carving and then out on to the farm to see the many animals who live there and enjoy a run around the play area. Huge thank you to Eleanor and Roy (U6 Girls Coach) In Sandy Feet Farm for a Spooktacular time we really appreciate all the support you give us.
We would also like to thank Ballyseedy Garden Centre our main sponsor this year for your continued support through out this year we really do appreciate everything you have done for us.
Please keep an eye on ClubZap in relation to our last day of academy which we hope to have next weekend. We are hoping to have full attendance if possible please. We look forward to seeing you all then.
LOTTO COORDINATOR
Our club are looking for an honest ,trusted and committed club member to coordinate our weekly lotto,this would involve approx 2/3 hours work per week mainly on Mondays and Tuesdays,
If you are interested in helping out,please reply to Tony Corridon at secretary.kerinsorahillyskerry@gmail.com
Club Function Rooms to Rent.
The club currently have two function rooms available to rent.
The upstairs Pat Healy Room is a large function room perfect for exercise classes, seminars, meetings, private functions , parties etc.
Downstairs is a smaller more intimate venue again ideal for any event.
The rooms are available at hourly, daily or weekly rates.
For further information contact Katie at 087 6967542
Our Senior team are continuing their training in preparation for Junior Premier Championship semi final
Ballymac Vs Listry
Sunday 6th November @ 2pm Venue: Strand Road
Keep an eye on our social media pages for any changes
Mike Sweeney of Ballymacelligott GAA, Breda Dyland of Kerry Cancer Support Group and Kieran Savage of Ballymacelligott GAA launching the ‘Evening With Ronan O’Gara’ at Ballygarry Estate on November 6. Photo by Dermot Crean
An Evening with Ronan O’Gara
We have the privilege of hosting one of Ireland greatest rugby players and sports personalities, for a club fundraising event. This is on in Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa on Sunday 6th November. We hope as many as possible can and will support the club. A raffle for some premium prizes will take place on the night. We will have live music pre and post the event. A percentage of the proceeds are also going to support the Kerry Cancer Support Group. A link for tickets below.
Sunday morning saw the club academy come to a close for 2022. Blessed with a fine sunny morning, all our boys and girls enjoyed their Sunday morning coaching session with our club academy coaches.
A huge thank you to all our hard working and committed Sunday morning coaching crew. Especially to Stephen O Brien, Jeff Griffin and Joanne Long in the shop, for making sure everything is open and ready each morning.
We must not forget to thank the players of course who have attended Sunday mornings, and their parents for having them there on time, and kitted out in our club colours.
A special mention to the boys and girls graduating from the academy this year after five or six years honing their skills in the academy and wish them the best of luck when they progress to under 11 and 12 teams next year.
Thanks also to our very own Niall Collins for presenting the medals to all the boys and girls. It wasn’t that long ago when Niall was attending academy each Sunday morning, and this year had the honour of representing himself, his family and the club with the Kerry minors.
We hope to see everyone again in the Spring of 2023 and hope all boys and girls don’t forget to practice at home over the winter months.
Kieran Savage
Ballymac Gaa Coiste Na nÓg Chairman.
Ballymac Abú.
U 9 Boys
Our u 9 Boys had our final session of 2022 at the main pitch on Sunday morning. There was a great turnout as usual and the boys had a full game for the session. Their skill level has improved so much from the start of the year, great credit to all boys for their commitment and dedication throughout 2022.
Trophies were presented to all players who were graduating to u 11 s next year. Medals were presented to u the u 8 players. Thanks to Kerry minor and former Ballymac academy player Niall Collins for presenting both medals and plaques to all players. Thanks to all parents for your support throughout 2022. Thanks to Ballymac Coiste na Nog for all the support during the year Looking forward to seeing all the players back again in 2023.
U11 Boys
Yesterday evening saw our last training session for u11 boys. They worked hard all year and will end the season with a fun non-competitive blitz next Saturday 29th October in Ballyrickard, Tralee.
The coaches would like to thank the parents and boys for their continued commitment. See you all next year. Ballymac Abú!
Under 15 Boys
Ballymac v John Mitchels – Semi Final – Tralee/St Brendan’s Board District Championship
Our Under-15 team played in the semi-final of the Tralee/St Brendan’s Board District Championship versus John Mitchels, in Mitchels on Sunday morning.
The opening 10 minutes were competitive with both sides exchanging scores but as the half progressed, our boys got more into their grove on a nice autumn Sunday morning ideal for football with little breeze. The Half time score was 1.14 to 0-03 in favour of Ballymac. All of our six forwards scored in the half with 9 players in total getting on the scoresheet in the opening half.
In the second half, Ballymac continued to play some nice football with some great scores but notable mention for Cian Harris who pulled off a number of outstanding saves in goals. Final score in John Mitchels GAA, Ballymac 1-26 John Mitchels 0-6.
Ballymac now proceed to the final of the competition with date/time/venue tbc in the coming days.
Keep an eye on social media for updates.
Ladies Notes
AGM
Our Ladies AGM will be on Monday 28th November. Two positions have to be filled as Chairperson Seán Hennessy and Registrar Emma Sweeney’s 3-year term is up. Any motions for the AGM please send to Deirdre Millane, Secretary at ballymacelligott.kerry@lgfa.ie . It would be great to have a large attendance as we build for the future.
Divisional County Championship U15’s
The St. Kieran’s U15 side was first into action on Saturday afternoon at 4.30pm in Cordal, where they faced the heavily fancied Tralee District. Our ladies put in a fantastic performance and emerged victorious on a score line of 5-4 to 1-9. Next up is a very strong Mid Kerry, in the Semi Final away.
U17’s
A strong St. Kieran’s U17 side (with three Division 1 clubs) travelled all the way to Ballydavid/Gallarus to take on West Kerry. While it was even stevens for the first 10-15 minutes after that St. Kieran’s started to pull away with some excellent point taking and numerous goal chances, finishing 3-27 to 0-9 winners. Next up is North Kerry away in the Semi Final.
U13’s
Last into action this weekend was the St. Kieran’s U13 Ladies who played one of the competition favourites in North Kerry at Knocknagoshel. A first half underperformance cost us and the huge second half was not enough for us to turn it around, resulting in a 4-12 to 1-11 loss. This leaves us at home in the Shield Semi Final v losers of South Kerry v East Kerry.
Ballymac GAA Health and Wellbeing
Our Mothers and Others have enjoyed a fantastic first season! We played a Blitz in Mallow and one in Milltown-Castlemaine. We also played a game against Legion. This bunch of Ballymac women are now hanging up the football boots in place of dancing shoes for some Winter training! Zumba begins in O’Brennan school Hall on Tuesday at 8.15pm for 4 weeks. Places are full at the moment but text Oonagh 087-7532949 if you want to be added to group.
Our community walking track now has 3 benches in situ to enhance your walking experience. Thanks to Geoffrey Riordan and Family who sponsored 2 benches. Daly and Sons, Ballymac made the benches and also sponsored one. Ballymac Health and Wellbeing appreciate this local support in building a healthier community for all. #healthyclub #communitymatters
Lotto
We send all our best wishes to Una Kerins who married Andrew Morrissey last weekend. Una has played football with our Club long before we set up a Ladies Club of our own. She is a leading light in our Ladies’ Senior Team and a Captain who is admired and loved by her teammates and everyone in the club. Andrew is well-known to us and has always supported all our club activities.
A great GAA man so they are a great match!
Paula Silles conducted this week’s Play Ball on Monday 17th October. She was joined by our lotto committee stalwart Aimee. Behind the scenes, Aimee helps us out in so many ways, especially with her IT skills. We are very grateful for her help.
The Lucky Lotto Numbers drawn tonight by Aimee were: 13, 30,11, and 5.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €3900.00
Congratulations to the following Lucky Dip winners:
€30: Ann Marie Healy -On-Line purchase.
€20.00: Sandra Burke -On-Line Purchase.
€20.00: Catherine Murphy -Paula Silles
Thanks to everyone for your support.
Next week’s Jackpot is €4000.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on
Monday, October 24th October.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking
here
or via our
sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and The HalfWay Shop.
The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4 pm on Monday next to facilitate the
draw.
A special thanks to Paula, and Aimee or giving their time to our Play Ball Draw and for all that they do.
GARDAI are appealing for information after a theft in the Abbeydorney area last week.
Between 7.30pm on Wednesday and 7am on Thursday, home heating oil was taken from a house at Tullacrimmin, Abbeydorney.
The owner got up that morning and noticed that the dog-pen door was open and the Labrador/Collie cross was missing. They later discovered drums of home heating oil near the garage were also taken.
If anyone saw anything suspicious in the area around this time are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Tralee last Friday.
At about 5.15pm a male was assaulted at the bus stop near the Brandon Car Park on Princes Street.
He suffered minor injuries from a fall after he was struck and went to University Hospital Kerry for treatment. He later reported the incident to Gardaí.
If anyone was in the area at the time and saw the incident or anything suspicious, they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
.Cara Credit Union staff celebrate Credit Unions topping Customer Experience table for eighth year in a row.
CREDIT unions have topped the league table for the best customer experience in Ireland at the official CXi awards announced last week. This is a record-breaking eighth year in a row that credit unions have topped the CXi poll.
Speaking about the achievement, Pa Laide CEO of Cara Credit Union said, “Once again, we see Irish credit unions top the poll for best customer experience in this year’s CXi report.
“This is a huge endorsement of the excellent customer experience we offer our members on a daily basis through face to face engagement in our offices, and through our online and digital offerings.”
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“In a year which has seen Ulster Bank and KBC withdraw from the Irish market, more and more consumers are realising the importance of excellent service from a financial provider with a social ethos. We put our members’ needs at the heart of everything we do, and we will always be there for them. It’s no coincidence that we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of consumers who have switched their bank accounts to our credit union since the beginning of the year. The results from the CXi report speak for themselves and it is a testament to the dedication and the hard work of staff and volunteer directors in Cara Credit Union and in every credit union in Ireland,” said Mr Laide.
The Customer Experience Insight (CXi) Report is published annually by the CX Company based on a survey carried out on their behalf by Amárach Research. Over 28,000 experiences were evaluated using the CX Framework, including value, channel usage, how important employees are to the customer experience, and net promoter score (NPS) which measures the loyalty of customers to a company.
Speaking at the CXi report launch, Michael Killeen, Chairman of the CX Company said, ‘’Irish Credit Unions topped the CXi league table for a record eight year in a row, which is unheard of around the world. Credit unions are fully committed to brilliant and consistent CX Excellence. They treat their members like a member of their own family and, in response to members’ evolving needs, are continuing to develop new products and services including mortgages, current accounts and SME loans, as they drive CX Excellence across the whole credit union sector.”
.Sarah Connellan, Joanne Hagerty, Grace O’Donnell at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher
KERRY International Film Festival (KIFF) celebrated its 23rd edition over this past weekend presenting over 30 events in Killarney and Dingle.
KIFF 2022 received the largest number of film submissions to date which resulted in a dynamic programme that attracted audiences, filmmakers, industry talent and film enthusiasts from near and far. The festival hosted a selection of sold-out screenings across the four days of the festival.
Speaking about the success of KIFF 2022, Programme Director Eibh Collins said: “This was by far our biggest festival to date, and we are so grateful to the Kerry and Irish film community for coming out in droves to support the festival. We look forward to seeing everyone back next year for KIFF 2023, from October 19 – 22.”
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A highlight of KIFF 2022 was the presentation of the Maureen O’Hara Award to this year’s recipient, actress and writer, Amy Huberman which took place at Randles Hotel Killarney on 22 October.
The presentation of the award was followed by a very special event ‘In Conversation with Amy Huberman’ which was hosted by the CEO of the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA), Áine Moriarty.
Amy Huberman winner of the KIFF 2022 Maureen O’ Hara Award . Amy was presented with her award by Áine Moriarty Chief Executive of the Irish Film & Television Academy and Eibh Collins (KIFF Programmer).
The KIFF 2022 Awards Ceremony place on Sunday, October 23 in The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.
The ceremony celebrated all aspects of film making and the awards were presented to a number of outstanding film makers, directors, script writers and producers.
LIST OF KIFF 2022 AWARD WINNERS
1. KIFF 2022 Maureen O’ Hara Award – Amy Huberman
2. BEST OF KERRY – Not My Sister. Director, Jessica Courtney Leen
3. BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT – WanderLand, Director, Nicole Pott
4. BEST ANIMATION – Before Her Body Left, Director Yuxin Yang
5. BEST STUDENT SHORT – Sucking Diesel, Director Sam McGrath
6. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – Don’t Go Where I Can’t Find You, Score by, Benedict Schlepper-Connolly and Garett Sholdice, known as Ergodos
7. BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE – And Still I Sing, Director Fazila Amiri
8. BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT – My Name Is Joseph, Director Sean Murray
9. BEST IRISH NARRATIVE SHORT – Burn It All, Director, Jack Hickey
10. BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE – Lakelands. Directors, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGiveny
11. SCREENWRITING AWARD – At the Foot of a Mountain, At the Edge of the World – Eoin Joseph Duncum. Special Recommendation, Sleeper by Gavin McClenaghan
12. TRUA AWARD – Film Producer and Programmer, Mira Oyetoro
13. TAKING FLIGHT, RISING TALENT AWARD, supported by Kerry Airport. – Laura O’Shea
Malcolm Willis, Grace O’Donnell and Ben Kavanagh at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher.Nicola O’Sullivan, Michael Healy Rae, Aine Moriarty and Marie Linehan at a KIFF event. Photo by James MaherTim O’Connor, Freddy O’Donoghue, Paddy Osbourne, Sam McGrath at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher.Alicia Gerard and Jessica Courtney Leen at a KIFF event. Photo by James MaherTom Randles and Aileen Garvey at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher.Eibh Collins, Andrew Power, Nicola O’Sullivan at a KIFF event. Photo by James MaherJoanne Creedon, Elena Fleming at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher.Grace O’Donnell, Amy Huberman at a KIFF event. Photo by James MaherAine Moriarty and Amy Huberman on stage. Photo by James Maher.Aine Morarty, Amy Huberman, Sophie Shrestha at a KIFF event. Photo by James MaherAndrew Power, Jessica Courtney Leen at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher.Donal Maroney, Aine Moriarty at a KIFF event. Photo by James MaherFiona O’Donoghue, Kate Kennelly, Becky Hargrove, Ailbhe Keogan, Siobhan O’Sullivan at a KIFF event. Photo by James Maher.Aileen Garvey, Aine Moriarty, Grace O’Donnell, Andrew Power, Irene Cronin at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherMichael Jacobi, Sean Cooney at the KIFF awards. Photo by James Maher.Thomas Maguire, Jessica Courtney Leen at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherNicole Pott at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherJack Hickey at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherBasil Sheerin, Laura O’Shea at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherAndrew Power, Nicola O’Sullivan at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherIrene Cronin, Marie Linehan at the KIFF awards. Photo by James MaherPat Short, Lee Crowley, Jessica Courtney Leen on stage at Q&A event. Photo by James Maher
GARDAI are appealing for information after a theft in the Abbeydorney area last week.
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Tralee last Friday.
