Daily Archives: February 28, 2023

GAA CLUBS

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

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Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown

The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, February 20th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 22, 27, 29 and the bonus ball was 31.

Lucky Dip winners were as follows:
€50 – Michael Colgan
€50 – Peigi Ruiséal
€25 – Brendan Twiss
€25 – Pat Flanagan
€25 – Aiden Carmody
€25 – Sayers Insurance Ltd

Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 6th 2023 at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets.

Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Group A, Round 3 Result
Milltown/Castlemaine’s Senior side travelled to Glenbeigh last weekend for their third match of the 2023 season against Glenbeigh/Glencar.

Both sides came into the contest with two wins from two games over Cromane and Laune Rangers ‘B respectively meaning that the Round 3 encounter last weekend would decide who topped the group.

In a low-scoring affair, Milltown/Castlemaine played with the breeze in their favour for the opening half but there was nothing separating the two sides at the half-time interval as the scores were level at 1-2 to 0-5.

Jonathan O’Sullivan raising our green flag after a good turnover from Brendan Casey midway through the first half. Gavan O’Grady landed a few lovely scores off the ground at the opposite end for the hosts with Jack Brosnan chipping in too.

The second half was much of the same with little to separate the teams, Glenbeigh/Glencar mainly through the boot of chief marksman Gavan O’Grady moved into a two point lead as the game ticked towards full-time at 0-8 to 1-3, Sean Hogan with Milltown/Castlemaine’s only point in the second half through a fisted effort before late points from Jonathan O’Sullivan and a beauty off the ground into the breeze from Eanna O’Connor seen both sides leave the field all square in what, on the balance of play would have to be considered a fair result.

Both teams will have another outing next weekend in the Mid Kerry League Semi-Finals.
Final score: Glenbeigh/Glencar 0-8 Milltown/Castlemaine 1-5

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Semi-Final Fixture

Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Laune Rangers ‘A’ next Sunday, March 5th at 2:00pm in the Mid Kerry Senior Football League Semi-Final at 2:00pm in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. All support would be welcome.

Credit Union County Senior Football League: Fixtures Announced
Milltown/Castlemaine ‘A’ and ‘B’ have found out who they will be facing and when in this year’s Credit Union County Senior Football League as the fixtures were released recently. Milltown/Castlemaine ‘A’ will compete in Division 1 and the ‘B’ side will operate in Division 6. The fixtures for both sides are as follows and will commence on the weekend of March 18/19th 2023:

Division 1: Milltown/Castlemaine ‘A’ (A – Away, H – Home)
Rd 1 – Dingle (A)
Rd 2 – Castleisland Desmonds (H)
Rd 3 – Kerins O’Rahillys (H)
Rd 4 – Kilcummin (A)
Rd 5 – Gneeveguilla (H)
Rd 6 – Spa Killarney (A)
Rd 7 – Killarney Legion (H)
Rd 8 – Ballymacelligott (A)
Rd 9 – Austin Stacks (H)
Rd 10 – Rathmore (A)
Rd 11 – Dr. Crokes (H)

Division 6: Milltown/Castlemaine ‘B’
Rd 1 – Firies ‘B’ (H)
Rd 2 – Kerins O’Rahillys ‘B’ (A)
Rd 3 – Valentia (H)
Rd 4 – St. Michaels Foilmore ‘B’ (A)
Rd 5 – Dr. Crokes ‘C’ (H)
Rd 6 – BYE
Rd 7 – Castleisland Desmonds ‘B’ (A)
Rd 8 – Beaufort ‘B’ (H)
Rd 9 – Tuosist (A)
Rd 10 – Fossa ‘B’ (H)
Rd 11 – Kilcummin ‘B’ (A)
Rd 12 – Killarney Legion ‘B’ (H)
Rd 13 – Churchill ‘B’ (A)

Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship: Group Stage Draw
Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Beaufort, Glenbeigh/Glencar and Gneeveguilla in Group 1 of the 2023
Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship.
The draw took place last week. Milltown/Castlemaine will face Gneeveguilla in a neutral venue in Round 1 with fixture details to be confirmed in due course.

Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 2B, Round 2 Result
Milltown/Castlemaine 3-19 (28)
Castleisland Desmonds 0-07 (7)

Venue: Castleisland

Well done to our Minor players and management who made it two wins from two games with an impressive victory away to Castleisland Desmonds last Saturday afternoon in the County League. This follows on from the Round 1 win at home to Rathmore.

Round 3 will take place next weekend when our lads are on the road again to face Listowel Emmets away.

Keep up the good work lads, mighty stuff!

Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 2B, Round 3 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine are back in action for Round 3 of the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League on Saturday, 4th March as they are away to Listowel Emmets at 3:00pm. All support is welcome.

FLEADH CHEOIL TIME AGAIN, give it a go!
Milltown Listry CCE are accepting entries for Fleadh Cheoil 2023 in Ballybunion. If you’re learning an instrument, get involved and give the fleadh a go. Emails to lou.oshea@hotmail.com before April 7th, registration can be arranged if you haven’t joined the branch.

Milltown/Castlemaine Cul Camp 2023:
Save The Date – July 24th to July 28th, 2023
The dates for the Cúl Camp have been confirmed. However, the website is not open yet to register players for the camp, this will hopefully happen in a few weeks.
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.
The link below can be used to register when the portal opens:

https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/?fbclid=IwAR0yElI7QuNMz8oNIWQjhs0nglvKwVETLxe9VBwoSkr1aRD-H7uF8_u4hMI

Partnership with MFC Sports for Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Leisure Wear: Just Days Left to Order!
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club are delighted to partner with MFC Sports to provide a new range of Club Leisure Wear. All players, supporters and coaches are encouraged to get a hold of some of our new clothing range.

MFC Sports (https://mfc-sports.com/) are committed to Design, Develop and Deliver excellent quality teamwear and leisurewear to clubs, schools, organisations, and individuals across the world.

MFC Ordering Process

Click on the link below for an overview of how the MFC ordering process works: MFC Order Process Overview Video
A range of clothes (rain jackets, half zips, puffer jackets / track suit bottoms, polo shirts, hoodies, bags etc.) will be available, on an open to all basis, twice a year (February & October).
It WILL NOT be possible to order club gear outside the nominated ordering windows, as MFC do not maintain a club shop all year round; rather they manufacture to order, so no surplus stock will be held

Milltown/Castlemaine Shop Link
The MFC Sports link (https://link.mfc-sports.com/Link?link=51DHYR) will remain open until, Saturday, March 4th @ 09:00; no further orders can be placed after this time, as the link automatically expires and the submitted orders are sent for production.
This bespoke MFC Link gives all members the opportunity to place their own individual orders, sort their sizes, and make a full payment at once
Delivery will be in 6/7 weeks from when the Link closes (not the date the order was submitted)

Leisure Wear Items

The attached PDF document shows the items available for order from MFC during the upcoming order window, that will be opening this Thursday, February 23rd for 9 days (closing Saturday, March 4th)
PDF Link – Milltown/Castlemaine Leisure Wear 2023

MFC Order Amendments

To amend your order, once submitted, please ensure that your link shop is still open and contact the MFC Customer Service Team (customerservices@mfc-sports.com) outlining the changes.
However, once a link closes, unfortunately orders cannot be amended.

MFC Refund / Returns Policy

Due to the custom-made nature of the orders, MFC operates a limited refunds/returns policy. Unless an item is faulty, they are unable to offer a refund or exchange on personalised and made to order garments. These include garments with crests, logos and/or initials.
Full details on the MFC refunds & returns policy are outlined in the MFC website (https://mfc-sports.com/refund_returns/)

Team Packs

Coaches may decide to organize a squad gear refresh during the year separately and can ask Liam Doherty (086 041 3593) for the catalogue if required.

Questions / Queries

Should you have any questions or queries on your order in particular, or the ordering process in general; please feel free to contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593

Milltown Castlemaine GAA Clothes Recycling Collection:

Our clothing recycling collection is now happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.
This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.

Kerry GAA: Allianz National Football League Division 1: Round 5 Fixture
Kerry are away to Tyrone in the 2023 Allianz Football League Division 1, Round 5 contest on Sunday, 5th March with a throw-in time of 12 noon.

Admission is by pre-purchased tickets only ▶️ https://www.gaa.ie/tickets/ & selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

€18 general admission €15 OAP/students €5 kids up to U16. No cash accepted on the day.

Kerry Masters Football:
Are you turning 40 this year and not quite ready to hang up those boots? Then Kerry Masters Football are looking for players like you to come and join them for the season ahead. If you would like to get involved or should further information be required please contact Denis Kennelly on 087-6549406 or John O’Connor on 086-8500319.

Kerry GAA Coaching & Games: Spring Workshop Programme
Kerry GAA Coaching and Games are running a series of Age Specific Practical Coaching workshops for Coaches over the coming weeks.

The workshops are divided into three separate age cohorts and the sessions will focus on age specific development activities and games. The workshops will also focus on planning and the layout of sessions for each of the age groups.

The workshops will be regionally based with sessions in Tralee, Killarney, and Milltown.

Further information in relation to dates and venues is available at the following link:

https://www.kerrygaa.ie/coach-education-workshop-programme/

Club Merchandise & Club Shop

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from both the Club Shop and direct from O’Neill’s.

The Club Shop contains details of the large amount of branded Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry stock we have available within the club, for immediate delivery, please use the link to check stock levels and sizes.

https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/

If you cannot find what you are looking for in the club store, then club gear is also available to purchase online in our dedicated O’Neill’s club shop. This site has everything from jerseys to playing gear to wet gear for supporters.

https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/milltown-castlemaine-gaa.html

Items for the Club Notes
If you have any items for inclusion in the weekly notes, then please contact the club’s PRO Dara O’Connor on 086 268 8674 before 20:00 on Sundays.

Team Updates
Our club teams are preparing for the 2023 season.

The following teams are yet to start back training:

GAA 4 All: Starting back in March.
MC MINIS: Starting back in March.
U7 Boys: Starting back in early March.
U8 Girls: Starting back in early March.
U9 Boys: Starting back in early March.
U10 Girls: Starting back in early March.

The following teams have commenced training:

U11 Boys: Contact Liam Doherty (086 041 3593).
U12 Girls: Contact Adele O’Dwyer (086 072 1847).
U13 Boys: Contact Haulie Clifford (087 693 2126).
U15 Boys: Contact Sean Hogan (087 721 7875)
Minors: Contact Garry Murphy (087 943 2746)

For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.

Team Enquiries
If you want to join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county, please contact one of our members below:

For GAA-4-All 4 players; contact Gillian Twiss on 0877678108
For MC Mini players (U6); contact Colin McKenna on 087 068 7653.
For U7 to U11 players; contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593
For U-13 & Older players; contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053

General Enquiries
For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses:
secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
or
chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).

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News

Club And Volunteer Fair To Be Held In The Meadowlands Hotel In April

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KERRY Recreation & Sports Partnership and Kerry Volunteer Centre have teamed up to host a series of club and volunteer fairs over the coming weeks and months.

All not-for-profit clubs and organisations are encouraged to make the most of this opportunity at their local fair to promote, recruit, and showcase the opportunities and activities they have taking place in their local community.

The fairs run on Sundays from 12noon to 3pm and the Tralee event will take place on Sunday, April 2 at The Meadowlands Hotel.

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Events will also take place in Dingle on March 12; Listowel on April 23; Kenmare on May 7;  Killorglin on May 14 and Cahersiveen on May 21.

The Club and Volunteer Fairs aim to celebrate and promote the extensive range of local community not-for-profit clubs and organisations we have throughout Kerry.

The events will be free to attend and enable members of the public come and see what is available for them in their community and to speak and engage with the clubs and organisations directly, to find out more for themselves.

Speaking about the upcoming event, Gearóid O’Doherty, the Coordinator of Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership said, “There are many brilliant opportunities throughout Kerry for people to be active, and we want to ensure that everybody gets the opportunity to engage and get involved.”

Geraldine O’Sullivan, the Manager of Kerry Volunteer Centre added, “With many people new to Kerry or moving towns or villages within, be that through work, college, retirement or otherwise, this is an ideal way to get involved in the community and explore ways to stay active and to be part or your locality”

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn, encouraged everyone to participate in the fairs.

“This is a great opportunity for members of the public to learn what their local clubs and voluntary groups have to offer. All not-for-profit clubs and organisations that would like to benefit from their local Club & Volunteer Fair are encouraged to reserve today,” he said.

For more information, you can visit any of the Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership or Kerry Volunteer Centre social media accounts or phone 066 718 4776.  Check out the eventbrite page here giving details of each event.

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GAA CLUBS

Austin Stacks GAA Juvenile Club News

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PEIL FAOI 7: Last Sunday’s U7 session in the Mercy Mounthawk Gym went very well. Come along next Sunday at 10am to be part of next week’s fun. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne….everybody welcome. Hoping to see you all again next weekend! Na bainisteoirí/mentors/helpers: William Kirby, Kevin O’Leary, Amy Lucid, Martin Courtney, Joe Kinsella, St John Hegarty, Liam Walsh, Séamus Mac Gabhann.

PEIL FAOI 9: (i) Our U9 training took place at the Tralee CBS Astroturf Pitch on Sunday last.Brilliant football once again! We’ll be in action again next Sunday. (ii) The big news for this U8 group (and the U10 boys) is that we will travelling to Maynooth for their club tournament on April 22nd and (iii) we’ll also go on our usual annual trip to Kilmacud Crokes (BÁC). Excitement ahead!

PEIL FAOI 10: (i) Our U10 boys will take part in the Maynooth GAA Tournament on April 22nd. (ii) We expect to take a trip to Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes (BÁC) later.

ALL-STARS: Spring is here and the Austin Stack Club All-Stars were back in action when the first week of Football-For-All commenced on Sunday last (26th). We had a great turn out as faces old and new attended our session which was held in the CBS Primary School Hall, Cluain na Lobhar. Head coach, Richie Conway, put our young players through their paces as we began the new season with fitness games and ball skills. The atmosphere was electric with our young stars full of excitement and enthusiasm, showing that they are ready to build on last year’s success.

Thanks to our coaches and volunteers and ‘well done’ to all who participated. We will continue to train in CBS Primary School Hall for the next few weeks before we move outdoors. And, of course, newcomers are always welcome. So, boys, if you want to join us on Sunday next (5th March) at 3pm just come along as we continue our start to the new season! (Cathal Ó Sé)

PEIL FAOI 11: Last Sunday’s training/coaching went very well. A lot of really good football was played by these boys. We have some great players in this group! We still encourage every U11 boy in the greater Rock area to come along to The Green CBS Astroturf Pitch on Sunday next at11am. Under 11s at 11.00! Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Team Meeting: we had a great turnout of the 2023 playing squad, their parents and the coaching team. Pre-season activities were reviewed and planning for the season ahead was discussed. Topics covered included objectives for year ahead, code of behaviour, disciplinary policy, preparation for the season ahead, parental support, membership.

(ii) Two challenge games were played with Ballymac and Firies in the Bishop’s Field on Sunday last (26th). Refreshments and big screen sport were laid on in the clubhouse after the games for the players and their parents/guardians. Many thanks to Harry and Lisa for their assistance, to Shane Lynch and John Breen for having the grass cut, having the pitch lined and having rooms available for all the teams.

Thanks to the parents who looked after the refreshments after both games, washed both sets of jerseys, took the photos, wrote the match reports, umpired the games and kept the scores. Thanks to Billy Lacey for refereeing both games and a big thanks to the visiting Ballymac and Firies teams for two good sporting contests. A whole club effort from players, coaches, parents and the club itself ensured that enjoyable day was had by all.

(iii) AdeS v Ballymac (report by Ed O’Regan): The lads had a great run out against a strong Ballymac side. The game was played in thirds and in the first period our boys started slowly as they played against a stiff breeze. Ballymac built up a good lead but as the first period progressed our lads grew into the game and were unlucky not to score a goal. With the breeze behind them in the 2nd period they started to take control, playing great free-flowing football, and picked got two goals.

Ballymac, however, never wilted and picked off some points to leave the score finely balanced at 2-5 apiece going into the final period. Even though our lads were playing against the breeze in the final period they took control of the game, scoring the crucial goals to leave the final score at 5-7 to 2-7 in favour of The Rock.

All players in the squad played their part. Thanks to Ballymac for travelling and playing their part in an excellent game of football that will be of great benefit to both sides as all prepare for the upcoming season.

(iv) AdeS v Firies: A keenly contested battle went right to the wire but the visitors shaded it on a score of 1-10 to 2-12. The opening quarter set the tone for the hour and there was very little between the teams as the players got used to the conditions. An athletic Firies midfield paring ensured that the visitors countered the strong wind helping The Rock boys and they led by two points…1-1 to 0-2…at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was again nip and tuck with The Rock coming to grips around the middle third; they should have scored more than the three points but it was the visitors who got the rub of the green and scored a fortuitous second goal to lead at half time…2-5 to 0-5.

Our lads faced an uphill battle in the 2nd half against a strong breeze; they took the fight to Firies and showed great character in keeping in touch and indeed were very unlucky not to gain parity.

Going into the final quarter the score was 2-5 to 0-7 in Firies’ favour. The final quarter was again very close and, just when as it seemed that The Rock would reel in Firies, the visitors, aided by the breeze, kept their noses in front with some fine long range points. An hour of chasing the game caught up with the Rock St boys, particularly those who were also involved in the first game, and Fires had five points to spare in the end.

(v) The Rock U13 panel: David Ahern, Blake Bowler, Shane Carey, Eliot Calleja, Gearóid Corcoran, Tom Dawson, Mark Foley, Albi Gaxha, Conor Hanafin, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Horan, Luke Kavanagh, Séamus Keenan, Billy Kirby, Danny Lane, Harry Maguire, Zac Moore, Darragh Moriarty, Conor Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Jayden O’Dowd, Ryan O’Flaherty, Joe O’Halloran, Oran O’Regan, Tadhg O’Regan, Noah Reidy, Mark Riordan, Liam Swords, Ediart Topali. (vi) Training: Tuesday 28thFebruary from 5pm to 6pm in Connolly Park and Friday 3rd March from 7pm to 8pm in MTU North Campus. (vii) Tralee/St Brendans Board U13 League fixtures as follows: DIVISION 1….Sunday (5th March) at 4pm….AdeS v Ardfert; Sunday (12th March) at 4pm….Na Gaeil v AdeS; Sunday (19th March) at 4pm….Na Mistéalaigh v AdeS. DIVISION 3….Sunday (5th March) at 4pm….Ardfert B v AdeS B; Sunday (12th March) at 4pm, AdeS B v Na Gaeil B; Sunday (19th March) at 4pm, AdeS B v Na Mistéalaigh B. (Dan Ahern)

CÚL CAMPS: (i) Our club will host a Kerry Cúl Camp (football) in Connolly Park in July (3rd~7th). (ii) A hurling camp will take place in Tralee in August (7th~11th).

IRELAND LIGHTS UP ~ CLUB WALK: A new initiative, under the patronage of Irish Life, will commence on March 1st. It will continue for a month during which time people will be encouraged to reach a daily target of 10,000 steps….deich míle coiscéim! People with a high standard/rating will be entered in a worthwhile draw for holiday vouchers. More details later.

FAOI 15: (i) Training continued during the week and there was good attendance by the boys; so, well done, boys, and let’s keep up the work in preparation for the season ahead. (ii) Training continues this week; keep an eye out for the group messages. (iii) Congratulations to U15 coach, Frankie Murphy, on the birth of his daughter on Saturday. (iv) We can’t wait for the Nemo Rangers Tournament (in Cork) in March. (Ger Hobbert)

FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to our U17 lads v Laune Rangers in the County League. Games still to be played v Killarney Legion, Keel/Listry (4th March), Kenmare Shamrocks (11th March) agus An Ghaeltacht (18ú Márta). Our lads: Steven Conway; James Fisher, Pádraig O’Halloran, Tomás Ó Conaill; Alex Touhy, Seán Heaslip, Ciarán Kavanagh; David Lucid, Fionnán Ryan; Jack Barrett, Tomás Deregee, Liam Ó Conaill; Cormac Bastible, Oiliver Lata, Ryan McMahon; Rory Lynch, Jake O’Connor, Bao Foley; Barry Nagle, Rory Ó Loinsigh, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Donnacha Horgan, Jack Barrett, Cormac Bastible, Oliver Lata, Ryan McMahon, Max Maszorek.

SCÓR na nÓG: Competitions in Scór na nÓg ’23: a four-person table quiz team, a grúpa ceoil, solo singing, a five-person (boys or girls) ballad group, a figure dance, a set, a recitation/dán/scéal.Any club member under 17 years of age on 1st January 2023 is eligible to participate in Scór na nÓg.

If interested, please contact Carmel O’Neill immediately. Eolas: Tralee District Board must have its competitions finished by March 12th and successful candidates will go forward to the county finals on Saturday March 25th at 6pm in Currow.

The Munster finals will take place on April 6th and the venue has yet to be confirmed. The All-Ireland finals will be held on Saturday April 15thin the Gleneagle National Events Centre i gCill Airne. Seans mór do dhaoine óga le bua an cheoil, na hamhránaíochta, na haisteoireachta nó an rince!

SCÓR na bPÁISTÍ: This is for primary school pupils who’ll perform in the name of the club. Eolas: A Tralee area competition will be held and the Tralee qualifiers will proceed to the county semi-finals on the weekend of 14th/15th/16th April.

The county final will take place on Sunday April 30th.Competitions: a four-person table quiz team, a grúpa ceoil, solo singing, a five-person (boys or girls) ballad group, a figure dance, a set, a recitation/dán/scéal and, for this year only and on a trial basis, two new categories will be added to Scór na bPáistí (only!), namely, solo music (one tune only) and solo dancing (3 minutes). Will you have a go? Why not? Bheadh sé go hiontach dá mbeadh baill dár gclub páirteach!

2023 AUSTIN STACK CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Please, (i) purchase on line via your Club Foireann account or (ii) pay on line via Clubforce (see austinstacks.ie for link) or (iii) sign up for a monthly DD payment or (iv) pay by cash. Club contact/registrar: Bernie Mannix (086 0767415).

CLOTHES ~ ATHCHÚRSÁIL: Mórbhuíochas ó chroí le gach éinne a thug tacaíocht don fhiontar fiúntach seo.

OUR CLUB LOTTO: (i) Meabhrúchán: we remind all Rock supporters once again to support the Rock Street Post Office club lotto competition. If The Rock wins the ‘competition,’ our club lottery tickets will be for sale in Rock Street Post Office for the next 3 years. This would greatly help our growing club.

Club supporters need only ask for a token for each transaction completed at the post office…but one must ask…between now and Friday 31st March (less than 4 weeks left)! One puts the token into the Austin Stack Club collection bucket in the post office. By the end of March all the tokens will be counted and the club with the most tokens will be deemed the winner.

Tokens can be requested for the following transactions: €4 tv licence saving stamps, registered letters, parcel postage, bill payments, phone top-ups, phone sales, dog licences, foreign exchange dealings, bank lodgements and withdrawals. (A single postage stamp doesn’t count as a transaction).Please support your club.

Thanks to all who support and/or promote the club lotto: (i) O’Flynn Interiors (Malachy Nagle), Lower Rock Street, (ii) The Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street, (iii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (iv) Carmel O’Neill and others, (v) Barrys’ Supermarket, Upper Rock Street, (vi) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (vii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (viii)www.austinstacks.ie (ix) and/or on https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

CLUB SHOP: Official Austin Stack Club merchandise – available to order on www.oneills.com

AN RAIBH ‘FHIOS AGAT? Appearances in National Football League finals: Kerry…30; Dublin…28; Mayo…20; Cork…14; Meath…13; Derry…12; Galway…10; Down…8. We’re still the best!

SINSIR CHIARRAÍ: (i) ‘Well done’ to our county footballers v Ard Mhacha Dé Sathairn seo caite. (ii) Sympathies to our county hurlers v Uíbh Fhailí….1-18 to 0-22.

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News, WHAT'S ON

‘Tragedies Of Kerry’ To Be Launched In Tralee This Saturday

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A REPRINT of Dorothy Macardle’s account of the Civil War in Kerry will be launched in Tralee this weekend by Sinn Féin.

‘Tragedies of Kerry’, which was first published in 1924 tells of the Free State campaign to crush Republican resistance in Co. Kerry during the period between the summers of 1922 and 1923.

The launch will take place in Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club on this Saturday, March 4th at 7.30pm and is open to members of the public.

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The reprint contains a foreword from former Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris and will be launched by former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Micheál Mac Donncha.

Also on the night, Sinn Féin will be launching a commemorative booklet marking the centenary of the Ballyseedy Massacre, which took place on March 7th 1923. There will also be an exhibition from the revolutionary period 1916-1923.

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald travels to Kerry on Sunday where she will give the main oration at the party’s Ballyseedy Centenary Commemoration at 12 noon.

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Table Quiz Fun In The Mall This Friday In Aid Of Recovery Haven

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Dermot Crowley, Cliona O’Regan and Kathleen Collins launch the Charity Table Quiz to take place on March 3. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE’S a chance to test your general knowledge and raise money for a great cause at the table quiz in town this Friday.

Recovery Haven will benefit from the event at The Mall Tavern where a great night is promised.

Kicking off at 8pm, tables of four are €40 and there will be loads of spot prizes donated by local businesses as well as a prize for the winning table. There’ll also be live music with Daithí O’Regan.

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Sport

Kerry Badminton Association News

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Munster U15 & U19 Intercounty competition

On Sunday, 3 Kerry ten travelled to the SETU arena in Waterford to play in the Intercounty U15 and U19 competition.

It was great to see the entry being so strong in all competitions again future of badminton in Munster is very bright! All 3 teams played very well in their respective competitions on the day.

There was 5 counties participating in both the U15 A and B competitions,4 in the u19 A competition and 3 in the u19 B competition.

All 3 Kerry teams came home with Silver medals! The Kerry u15 teams were both beaten by Clare in their respective competitions and the u19s were beaten by a very strong Waterford team.

A big thank you must be said to the coaches and trainers of each team. Mark Loughnane and Tom & Mary Bradley who were over the u15 teams and also Michelle Corr who took charge of the u19 team.

Thank you for in so much time into training the teams and all your hard work paid off in the end.

The teams that played on the day were as follows:

Kerry Under 15 Juvenile Inter-County A Team. Photo: Trudy Kennedy

U15 A

Triona Prenderville

Nicole Vesko

Kate Harmon

Saoirse McHugh

Darina Ellen Burke

Ciaran Moriarty

John Joe Carmody

Micheal O’Sullivan

Sean Creighton

Daniel Wieland

Kerry Under 15 Juvenile Inter-County Team. Photo: Trudy Kennedy

U15B

Irene Carol

Anna Lyon’s

Ella Kate Halpin

Kayla Galvin

Katelyn Dillon

Micheal Heaphy

Brian Hurley

Mikey O’Connor

Vishnu Prasann

Przemysla Choromanski

U19

Ava Mackay

Sara Hayes

Jessica O’Loughlin

Agatha Nielzielska

Maria Tritschler

Ethan Tritschler (cap)

Micheal Belov Flanagan

Mark O’Connor

Elliot Sixsmith

The next senior competition takes place this Friday night in the Tralee Sports Complex at 7pm. The division 2 & 4 mens and ladies doubles is being played. Why not come along and support the players!

The next juvenile competition is also this weekend. It takes place Saturday in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre from 10am. Best of luck to all!

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Sport

Tralee Golf Club News

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Results:

Wednesday 22nd February: Ladies 3 Person Waltz.

1st: Kay Fitzgerald, Anne Moran, Kathleen Houlihan 36 pts Countback
7 Cards Processed

Saturday 25th /Sunday 26th February –
Garvey’s Supervalu Spring League Round 3:

1st: Sandra O’Sullivan 37pts (20)

2nd: Caroline Sugrue 35pts (28) Countback

3rd: Eilish O’Loughlin 35pts (20)

Number of Holes in play:

From 1st March Ladies Competitions on Wednesdays will be played over 11 holes, 1-9, 10 and 18.

Rules Of Golf Evening – Tuesday March 28th at 7.30pm – Venue to be confirmed.

Fixtures:

Wednesday 1st March: Ladies Scotch Foursomes, 11 Holes 1-9, 10 and 18.
Saturday 4th / Sunday 5th March: Garvey’s Supervalu Spring League Round 4.
16 Holes 1-10, 13-18. Open timesheet on Saturday. Open timesheet following Men’s Semi-final matchplay with 2 early slots for Ladies going out in 2 ball on Sunday.

Wednesday 8th March: Ladies 3 Person AmAm, 11 Holes, 1-9, 10 and 18.
Sunday 12th March: Ladies Club Singles 16 Holes 1-10, 13-18.

Friday 17th March St. Patrick’s Day: Semi Open AmAm sponsored by McCarthy Insurance – timesheet opens Monday 6th March at 8pm.

Mens results

Castlebar Spring League Q/Final results
D Kelly beat M Sheehy, P Lawlor beat J O Donovan
J Daly beat P Williams, P Stephenson beat B Fitzgerald
B Moynihan beat T O Driscoll, M Mitchell beat J O Connor
D O Brien beat G O Sullivan, A O Callaghan beat N Foley

All semi finals next Sunday morning, play from permanent white markers.

Cup Semi finals
D Kelly V P Stephenson
C Foley V J Daly

Plate Semi finals
B Moynihan V A O Callaghan
M Mitchell v D O Brien

Club Sponsored Singles 25/26th February
1.Sean Quilter 37 pts
2.Allan O Connor 34 pts
3.Bernard Kane 33 pts.
42 cards processed

Fixtures
Sat/Sun 4/5th March – club sponsored singles
Sun 5th March – semi finals of Spring League
12th March – finals of Spring League, plus club sponsored
singles (white and Blue tees)

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Sport

Kingdom Swimming Club News

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Maire O’Sullivan.

Senior Schools Interpro Team
Well done to our Co Club Captain ,Maire O’Sullivan & Liam O’Connor who were both selected as part of the Senior Schools Interpro team to represent Munster at the event in the NAC ,Dublin March 26th

Liam O Connor.

Ennis Invitational Gala
Well done to our swimmers who participated in the Level 1 Ennis Invitational Gala over the weekend. A great experience for some of our younger swimmers, we hope you enjoyed it!

Meet our Squads!
Our Club consists of four squads- Development Squad, Junior B, Junior A and our Senior Squad

This week we introduce you to our Junior B Squad.

Junior B Squad

Our swimmers in this squad have progressed from the development squad and train under Coaches Mike O’Connell & Nigel Collins ,assisted by Ciara Fields ,Ruzenka Cronin & Gerard Pierse.

Our swimmers in Junior B train three times a week and are well into the swing of competing at galas at home & away

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Cheque Presentation to Jigsaw Kerry
Our Club Captains Maire O’Sullivan & Cian Mason were delighted to present a cheque for €1017 to Jigsaw Kerry last week , following the sale of our specially commissioned Christmas Cards by Amanda Bentley Curran to commemorate the Club’s 40th Anniversary .
Many thanks to everyone who supported our fundraiser through the purchase of the cards and the retail outlets who supported us through selling.

Elaine O’Sullivan ,Clinical Manager who accepted the cheque on behalf of Jigsaw Kerry thanked the Club for their fundraising efforts and acknowledged the great impact donations have in funding services offered by Jigsaw for youths aged 12-25 in the Kerry Region.

Upcoming Galas

11/03 Aspiring Champions -Session 1 & 2-UL

12/03 Future Challenger Round 2 Meet 2-Tralee

19/03 Time Trials – Distance-Tralee

25/03 Aspiring Champions -Session 3 & 4-UL

25/03 Irish Minor Schools Championship-NAC

26/03 Irish Senior Schools Relays/Schools Interpro -NAC

01-05/04 Irish Open-NAC

22-23/04 Kingdom Invitation Gala-Tralee

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News

Gardaí In Kerry Conducting ‘Operation Slow Down’ For 24 Hour Period

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AN Garda Síochána are conducting a national speed enforcement operation “Slow Down”, supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) for a 24 hour period from 7am this morning to 7am on Wednesday morning.

The aim of “Slow Down Day” is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, to increase compliance with speed limits and act as a deterrent to driving at excessive or inappropriate speed.

The overall objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. Already this morning they detected a motorist travelling 63km/h in a 50km/h Zone on the R561 Castledrum, Castlemaine. Another was clocked travelling at 126km/h in a 100km/h Zone on the N21 Tooreenmore, Knocknagoshel.

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The operation will consist of high visibility speed enforcement across the road network. Gardaí will also deliver the message through various media channels to remind people of the potential impact on families and communities of speeding.

Government Departments, Local Authorities, Public and private sector fleet operators are invited to participate in the initiative by circulating to employees the key message of “Slow Down” and, whether driving for business or private purposes, to always drive within the speed limit and at a speed appropriate to the prevailing conditions.

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