Daily Archives: February 3, 2023

GAA, Sport

Kerry Side To Face Derry In League Opener Announced

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KERRY kick off their Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2A campaign tomorrow when they face Derry in Celtic Park with a 2pm throw-in.

The team has just been named and is as follows;

1 John B O’Halloran — Cill Mhaoile
2 Conor O’Keeffe — Leac Sna
3 Tadhg Brick — Na Pairnealaigh Thrá Lí
4 Evan Murphy — An Tochar
5 Eric Leen — Naomh Breandánaigh
6 Michael Boyle — Baile Dubh
7 Eoin Ross — Baile Dubh
8 Fionan MacKessy — Naomh Breandánaigh
9 Daniel Collins — Cill Mhaoile
10 Shane Conway — Leac Sna
11 Colin Walsh — Baile Uí Thaidhg
12 Daithi Griffin — Naomh Breandánaigh
13 Niall Mulcahy — Mungairit
14 Dan Goggin — An Tochar
15 Padraig Boyle — Baile Dubh (captain)

Subs

16 (GK) Louis Dee — Liam Uí Mhaoiliosa
17 Sean Weir — Na Niallaigh Crotta
18 Kyle O’Connor — Baile Dubh
19 Cillian Trant — Na Niallaigh Crotta
20 Luke Barrett — Na Pairnealaigh Thrá Lí
21 Paudie O’Connor — Cill Mhaoile
22 Vincent Doyle — Dr Crócaigh
23 Keith Carmody — An Tochar
24 Philip Lucid — Baile Uí Thaidhg
25 Brandon Barrett — An Tochar
26 Mark Heffernan — Dr Crócaigh

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News, Sport

Here’s The Kerry Team To Face Monaghan On Sunday

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Paul Murphy of Rathmore starts for Kerry on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

WHILE things didn’t go according to plan last Sunday, Kerry have a chance to get some points  on the board when they play a home game this weekend against more Ulster opposition.

They will welcome Monaghan to Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday for Round 2 of the Allianz National League Division 1 with a throw-in time set for 1.30pm.

Jack O’Connor has opted for a couple of changes to the side that lost in Ballybofey last week. In comes Pa Warren into the half back line in place of Mike Breen while Donal O’Sullivan replaces Killian Spillane in the  forward line.

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Tralee involvement comes in the shape of Jack Barry starting in midfield, while Stefan Okunbor of Na Gaeil and the Austin Stacks trio of Jack O’Shea, Dylan Casey and Greg Horan are on the bench alongside Joe Linehan of Churchill.

The team captained by Tadhg Morley is as follows…

1. (GK) Shane Murphy — Dr Crócaigh
2. Graham O’Sullivan — Piarsaigh na Dromoda
3. Jason Foley — Baile Ui Donnachú
4. Tom O’Sullivan — Daingean Uí Chúis
5. Pa Warren — Gniomh Go Leith
6. Tadhg Morley — Teampall Nua
7 . Paul Murphy — Rath Mhór
8. Jack Barry — Na Gaeil
9. Barry O’Sullivan — Daingean Uí Chúis
10. Micheál Burns — Dr Crócaigh
11. Dara Moynihan — Spa Cill Airne
12. Adrian Spillane — Templenoe
13. Tony Brosnan — Dr Crócaigh
14. Darragh Roche — Gleann Fleisce
15. Donal O’Sullivan — Cill Gharbháin

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Subs

16 (GK) Shane Ryan — Rath Mór
17 Killian Spillane — Teampall Nua
18 Jack O’Shea — Aibhistin de Staic
19 Greg Horan — Aibhistin de Staic
20 Dylan Casey — Aibhistin de Staic
21 Stefan Okunbor — Na Gaeil
22 Ruairí Murphy — Lios A’Troí
23 Dylan Geaney — Daingean Uí Chúis
24 Gavin Crowley — Teampall Nua
25 Barry Mahony — Naomh Seanáin
26 Joe Linehan — Cnoc na hEaglaise

27 Cian Gammell — Cill Airne an Leigiun

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News, SCHOOLS

Vivienne Prepares For Student Chef Of The Year Competition

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A MUNSTER Technological University student from Kilmoyley is set to cook-up a storm at a Student Chef of the Year 2023 competition.

Vivienne Dineen is taking part in the Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year competition on Thursday, February 9.

The second year Food Business Innovation student is one of ten student chefs from culinary colleges around the country who will battle it out in the kitchen to win the highly regarded title.

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This is a particularly significant year for competition as it celebrates its 25th anniversary and when it takes place at Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Vivienne and the other student chefs will be hoping to impress the expert judging panel with their culinary creativity and skills.

They are challenged with preparing and cooking two dishes based on this year’s theme, “Classic dishes with a modern make-over”. The students will be judged on their chefmanship, creativity and presentation of their dishes.

As well as studying, Vivienne also works in the kitchen at Ballyseede Castle as part of the pastry team.

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GAA, News, Sport

Kerry Ladies Team To Face Donegal On Saturday Announced

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AFTER a great start to the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 season, Kerry have a home tie against Armagh to look forward to on Saturday.

They’ve won their first two away games against Waterford and Mayo so it’s on to Austin Stack Park on Saturday afternoon for Round 3 against Donegal. There’s a 12 noon throw in for this game and tickets can be bought by clicking here. Under 16s admitted free of charge.

The Austin Stacks and Kerins O’Rahillys Under 12 teams will also be playing an exhibition game at half time.

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The team was announced this afternoon and is as follows;

1. Mary Ellen Bolger – M E Ní Bholghuidir – Southern Gaels

2. Ciara O’Brien – C Ní Bhriain – Laune Rangers

3. Kayleigh Cronin – K Ní Chróinín – Dr Crokes

4. Aoife Dillane – A Ní Dhuilleáin – Austin Stacks

5. Ciara McCarthy – C Nic Cárthaigh – Abbeydorney

6. Emma Costello – E Mhic Coisteala – Firies

7. Aishling O’Connell – A Ní Chonaill – Éire Óg (Cork)

8. Mary O’Connell – M Ní Chonnaill – Na Gaeil

9. Cáit Lynch – C Ní Loinsigh – Castleisland Desmonds

10. Patrice Diggin – P Ní Dhubhgáin – Finuge/St Senans

11. Niamh Carmody – N Ní Chearmada – Finuge/St Senans

12. Anna Galvin A Ní Ghealbháin – Na Fianna (Dublin)

13. Síofra O’Shea (C) – S Ní Shé  – Southern Gaels

14. Rachel Dwyer – R Ní Dhuibhir – Southern Gaels

15. Louise NÍ Mhuircheartaigh – L Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne

Subs

16. Ciara Butler – C De Buitléir – Castlegregory

17. Eilís Lynch – E Ní Loinsigh – Castleisland Desmonds

18. Hannah O’Donoghue – H Nic Dhonnacha – Beaufort

19. Lorraine Scanlon – L Ní Scannláin – Castleisland Desmonds

20. Caoimhe Evans – C Nic Eibhín – MKL Gaels

21. Niamh Ní Chonchúir – N Ní Chonchúir – Corca Dhuibhne

22. Louise Galvin – L Ní Gealbháin – Finuge/St Senans

23. Fiadhna Tagney – F Ní Teagnaí – Beaufort

24. Erica McGlynn – E Nic Fhloinn – Fossa

25. Ciara Murphy – C Ní Mhurchú – MKL Gaels

26. Niamh Broderick – N Ní Bhruadair – MKL Gaels

27. Keri Ann Hanrahan – K – A Ní Annracháin – Killarney Legion

28. Katie Brosnan – K Ní Bhrosnacháin – Firies

29. Amy Harrington – A Ní Harrachtáin – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

30. Caitriona Dillon – C Ní Dhuilleáin – Finuge/St Senans

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