Our Seniors put up their best performance of the season so far with a must-win display in the penultimate round of the Co. League played in Connolly Park on this Sunday afternoon (25th June). A brilliant start saw Greg Horan win the throw-in and Jordan Kissane opening the scoring after just ten seconds.
Eleven minutes then elapsed before Kilcummin, with two quick points took the lead. Donagh McKivergan then equalized from a free in the 13th minute after a foul on Colm Browne.
Colm was involved again three minutes later when he intercepted a dangerous move by the opposition and Donagh Mac was again on target from play to put us in the lead again, a lead which we never lost thereafter.
Another pointed free by Donagh and two from play by Jordan Kissane and Jack Morgan left us ahead at the break by double scores (0-6 to 0-3).
Even though Kilcummin always looked dangerous on the attack we went on to out-score then again in the second half ( 1-8 to 0-6) – our goal coming in the 38th minute from Shane O’Callaghan.
After the game Team Manager, Billy Lee presented Michael O’Donnell with The Celsius Mensware Man of the Match Award.
With one more round to play – away to Gneeveguilla in a fortnights time – it is still in the lap of the gods as to whether we will survive in the top tier for the next season, even if we win that last game, as other results will also have a determining factor. So as the man said long ago in a similar situation – how do we do it – by prayer and fasting but not too much of either.
Team: Michael Tansley, Niall Fitzmaurice, Barry Shanahan, Paul O’Sullivan (0-1), Colm Browne, Armin Heinrich, Jack Morgan (0-1), Greg Horan, Michael O’Donnell (0-3 – one free), Eoghan Carroll, Fiachna Mangan, Donagh McKivergan (0-4 – two frees), Jordan Kissane 0-3), Cillian Litchfield, Shane O’Callaghan (1-1).
The D Team travelled to Clounmacon on last Friday night and turned in another great performance to add to their opening game of the season just over two months ago (a 5-14 to 1-1 win against Scartaglin on the 16th April).
We still have two back games to complete, both away, against Duagh and Beaufort. No fixtures for same have come to hand as we write.
CLUB CARDS: Our Card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: This week’s (26th June) Jackpot worth €4,200 was not won. The winning numbers were 9, 11, 26, 29. The €20 winners were: Mandy Furey, c/o On Line; Pat McCarthy and Denis McElligott, both c/o The Club; and Mike Teehan and Richard Keane, both c/o Carmel O’Neill.
Next week’s Jackpot will be worth €4,250.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Lotto tickets on a weekly basis – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), O’Flynns Interiors, Hussey’s, Princes St., The Burger Shack, Monavalley and Kirby’s Brogue Inn. And continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week-in week-out.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently; Pearl (Bridget) Browne (nee Benson), Racecourse Lawn and formerly Ballingarry (mother of former Club Hurler, Pádraic): and Martha O’Sullivan (nee Barrett), Liosdara, Oakpark.
Susan Quirke-Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori School says she is thrilled to celebrate their ‘Casa Dei Bambini’ Outdoor Montessori Schools & Gardens which was launched by Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D. earlier this month…
I am excited and honoured to bring our Innovative Reggio Emilia Inspired Practice to our Montessori Schools in County Kerry through our Casa Dei Bambini, Outdoor Montessori Schools & Gardens.
I was selected as one of only 24 Delegates included to represent Ireland at Reggio Children, Reggio Emilia, in Italy.
Our Irish delegation was included amongst 406 International delegates from 27 countries across the 5 continents.
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Organised by Early Childhood Ireland and funded through National Pyjama Day, we were included within the global gathering from April 17th to 21st, the first such event hosted at Reggio Emilia, Italy, since Covid 19 struck.
It was a moving and emotional gathering in a magical and inspirational city with a cohort of inspirational people.
Malaguzzi says #NothingWithoutJoy and this was an opportunity full of inspiration, awakening of endless possibilities, a deep hope for the possibilities for the future and profound joy.
As Director and Founder of the Mounthawk Montessori School Group, amongst Irish Early Years Professionals and interested sectoral stakeholders and policy makers; our experiences in Italy have brought nothing but inspiration to us.
We now look to the future and at how we can merge the best of Reggio Emilia with the best of Aistear, The Early Years Curriculum Framework and Síolta , Quality Framework, in our Montessori Schools, at home in Ireland.
On my visits to the Reggio Emilia Early Years environments, attending workshops, conferences, and Ateliers, I found that there was a palpable sense and aura of calm at Reggio Emilia.
Within the educational contexts and settings, children and adults were allowed time space and opportunity to engage in their experiences and projects.
There was a feeling of collegiality from the arrival at the settings, until one departed. This has continued at home, within our schools through our Community of Practice, where the generosity of spirit and sharing of Reggio Inspired practice is vibrant.
We are Healthy Ireland Smart Start Pre-schools and The Department of Education has awarded us Excellent in all four areas, in their Inspection and Assessment of our Early Years Curriculum In Mounthawk & Maureen’s.
We have been announced by the All-Ireland Business Foundation as the All-Ireland Montessori School of the Year for the 3rd Year in A Row.
We are proud and honoured to share best practice with our children and families through the high-quality early year’s education provided by our teachers in our schools.
For Further Information please contact Susan Quirke-Crowley, 086-8153757 & Helena Wallace Dowling 066-7189964.
AN event management company has been selected and appointed by Kerry County Council to organise and oversee a festival of family and street entertainment in Tralee in August.
Tralee-based Shannon Star Entertainments Ltd., has been appointed to spearhead the planning of the line-up of activities to coincide with the Rose of Tralee International Festival, scheduled for August 18th to 22nd.
Working on behalf of Kerry County Council in collaboration with Tralee Chamber Alliance and the Tralee Vintners, the company has now began preparing a programme of events which will be announced and unveiled in the upcoming weeks.
Perhaps it was the wind, the intermittent rain, the slippery surface or the depleted squads but a game that never ignited fittingly ended in a draw with both sides happy to take a point at the end of the day.
We started without David Moran, Tommy Walsh and Shane McElligott from the previous win over Spa but with Sam Pituch and Keelan Crowe also absent from the proposed starting XV, Darragh McElligott and Gazza were both included from the start.
We had the aid of the elements in the first half and were full value for our early 4 point lead with two from the lively Gearóid Dillane and one each from Diarmuid and Darragh; Dingle raised their first flag in the 12th minute and followed this with another to halve the lead, 0-04 to 0-02 after the first quarter.
We added another 3 points before the break with Tom Hoare (2) and Ben Hanafin getting on the score sheet but also had 3 wides in this period along with a no of shots dropping short or going astray – Dingle added one more point to leave the half time score at 0-07 to 0-03.
Daniel Bowler come in at half time at wing back with TJ Heaphy reverting to the centre following Con Barrett’s forced withdrawal but it was Dingle who were now forcing the pace with two quickfire points – we replied in kind via Darragh and Tom but Dingle were now in the ascendancy with Mikey & Niall Geaney prominent, Mikey with the final 3 points of the game.
Despite an additional two minutes at the end, neither side could break the deadlock and so we will head to the final game vs Legion in two weeks time with the spectre of relegation still hanging over us despite being on 10 points and ranking 6th in the table.
Team: Rob O’Connor, Jake Foley, Shane Brosnan, Darragh McElligott, Ben Hanafin ( 0-01), Con Barrett, TJ Heaphy, Seán Walsh, Diarmuid O’Sullivan ( 0-01f), Tom Hoare ( 0-03, 1f), Conor Hayes, Gearóid Dillane ( 0-02), Darragh O’Connor ( 0-02, 1f), Gazza , Barry John.
Subs: Daniel Bowler, Stephen Nix, Fenton Collins, Tommy Walsh.
Division 6:
Our winning run continued in Div 6 last night when we got the better of Firies in a tense encounter.
We got off to the perfect start with green flags from Gazza & Sam but by half time Firies, 2nd in the table, had worked their way back into the game & led by the minimum, 1-06 to 2-02.
We started the 2nd half in determined mood & wrestled back control with good scores from Gazza & Daniel Bowler – a Fenton Collins goal was immediately negated by a similar Firies score but, we held our composure & when Gazza pointed from distance for his fourth point of the game, it was enough to see us home.
Overall, this was a great team effort with our defence solid, Fenton & Daniel Nix giving us an edge at midfield & Gazza, Daniel Bowler & Paudie Griffin excelling up front.
Our next game is in three weeks’ time, the weekend of the 14th July when we make the long journey to Valentia to visit the table toppers.
Team: Seán Collins, Stephen Nix, Sam Pituch, Aidan Mangan, Barry Foley, Seán Collins, Jordan Foley, Daniel Nix, Fenton Collins, Seán Griffin, Daniel Bowler, Paudie Griffin, Gazza, Keelan Crowe, Sam McCarthy.
Subs : Deaglán Crowe, TJ Heaphy, Gavin Burrows.
Commiserations to Tomás Kennedy and his Kerry minor colleagues on exiting the All Ireland at the semi final stage when losing to Monaghan on Sat by three points, 1-11 to 0-11.
The game turned on the goal conceded deep into injury time in the first half when a free from distance somehow found its way to the net to leave Monaghan ahead at the break; try as they might, Kerry could not get back into the game in the 2nd half.
Best of luck to Micheál next weekend when Kerry play Tyrone – this rivalry is sure to bring out the best in both sides and a cracking match is in store!
Lotto:
This week’s jackpot stands at €7,600 ( Monday 26th) – you can purchase your tickets online, or in the following outlets: The Klub, Rock St PO, Betty’s Bar or Jimmy’s – tickets €2 or 3 for €5.
Juvenile Academy:
Another busy Sunday morning was had at academy in Ballyrickard. Despite the random showers all age groups continued with their training and took absolutely no notice because they were having so much fun with their coaches and playing the game they all love so much.
U5 Boys – these boys are putting in great training sessions weekly and improving every week. This week we want them to concentrate on hand passing.
U6 Girls – Great session was had under adverse weather conditions. The girls showed great enthusiasm and are more than capable of keeping up with the boys. Their skills are improving every week. Well done girls.
U7 Boys – had a well deserved break on Sunday morning as they welcomed Listry to Healy Park last Friday evening. We had a great turn out playing 4 very competitive games. Well done to all thank you to Listry for coming in to us.
U8 Girls – great to see so many in attendance this week. The coaches set out skill based drills to warm up followed by some fun games involving kicking and soloing the ball and finished off with a game where the girls showed great skills and teamwork. We welcome Castleisland for go games next Sunday morning.
U9 Boys – We welcomed Parker into his first training session on Sunday morning and he took to the Gaelic like a duck to water! Well done Parker and welcome to the team. We had a very good session in preparation for Ardfert U9s visit to Ballyrickard on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. Keep an eye on clubzap for updates for Tuesday evening. Loads of practice for next few days now boys!
U10 Girls – well done to this group of girls on a tough session Sunday morning going through various drills bringing the key skills into play. The goths finished off with a quick game against each other showing their coaches their strengths in different positions on the pitch. We welcome Castleisland for Go games next Sunday morning. Keep up the practice during the week girls.
U11 BOYS
U11 Boys – Well done to our U 11 Boys who played Firies last Thursday evening. The boys showed great skills and teamwork throughout. Thanks to Firies for coming in to play with us.
U13 BOYS
U13 Boys – KOR U13’S Division 2 Town League back game vs Churchill. Spirited performance with keen skills on show. Great team work throughout the game. The boys did themselves and their club proud. Final score KOR 5-8 Churchill 5-14.
Fixtures:
U9 Go Games V Ardfert Tuesday 27th June
at 6:30pm in Ballyrickard
U15 Central Region Div2 Rd1 KOR/St.Pats V Ardfert Wednesday 28th June at 7pm in Blennerville
U13B Town League Rd3 (Back Game)
Na Gaeil B V KOR B Thursday 29th June at 6:30pm in Na Gaeil
U8 Girls V Desmonds go games Sunday 2nd July at 9:30am in Ballyrickard
U10 Girls V Desmonds go games Sunday 2nd July at 9:30am in Ballyrickard
Kerins O’Rahillys Summer Camp –
We are officially taking bookings for our 2023 Summer camp for all our members. Running from 8th to 11th August 10am to 2pm. Please see our social media pages and clubzap for further details. We look forward to welcoming you all. Book early to avoid disappointment.
As always new members are always welcome to join our amazing club at all ages. You can contact us by Text: 0876934801
Email: juvenilechair.korgaa@gmail.com
Or message us on Facebook or Instagram through our pages.
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN:
Echoes of Féile… Our U15 ladies are off to Féile on Saturday, July 1st when they will represent our county in division 3 regional Féile. Our hosts this year will be Moyne /Templetuohy in Tipp. An itinerary has been sent to the relevant groups.
Last year our U15s represented Kerry in Mallow.
For generations young girls, boys, coaches and families have enjoyed being part of this competition.
Great friendships and bonding are made with the girls and families.
Let’s help make this a day to remember for these wonderful young ladies. Please support our ladies fundraiser on our club Facebook page or give any donation to Mark or Deirdre.
Many thanks to everyone who has made a contribution so far.
U12 GIRLS
Storms and flooding caused ladies fixtures to be called off last Tuesday evening because of an orange warning. Kerins O’ Rahillys were due to host MKL Gaels so we will try to play this game as soon as suits both clubs.
Best wishes to our players who are graduating from primary school, where have the years gone!
Training continues on Monday and Saturday this week. We’re looking forward to a full turnout.
U14 GIRLS
Training continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This Monday, round 1 of the Co. league commences . We are away to Glenflesk. Throw in will be at 7p.m.in Barraduff.
Best of luck to the team and management in this competition.
U15 GIRLS
Féile Na nGael is fast approaching.. many excited young ladies who are counting down the days . Roll on Saturday, July 1st where great memories will be made .
Best wishes to the team, their manager Mark and coaches Rory, Rachel and Deirdre.
Céirín Uí Rathille Abú!
U16 GIRLS
Our U16s headed over to Killorglin last Wednesday to play Laune Rangers in round 4 of the Co. league. Cloon pitch was the stage on an extremely warm evening. We were missing many players on the night and each girl put up a great fight.
Congrats to our hosts who came away with the win.
We will host Kilcummin in the next round on July 19th ( TBC.)
MINOR LADIES
Great news ladies… our next round of the Co. league will be on July 5th when we host ISG, Kenmare. More details to follow.
SENIOR LADIES
This Thursday, June 29th we are hosting Currow in the Co. league. Throw in will be at 7.30p.m. in Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard.
Best of luck to the ladies and management. As always we know that we will have plenty of support there.
CONGRATS
Kerins O’ Rahillys send huge congratulations to Tralee Parnells team and management who were crowned division 5, Féile champs last Saturday in Roscommon.
We can’t forget Caoilainn Culloo who was victorious with her Camogie team and has another busy day ahead of her next Saturday as part of the Kerins O’ Rahillys football team.
MUNSTER LGFA BLITZ
We have reached our capacity for hosting the U8 and U10 Munster LGFA blitz in Pat Healy Park on August 5th. There is a waiting list now for entries. We will have local teams and clubs from Limerick and Cork participating on the day.
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the families and friends of Bridget Coffey, Pearl Browne ( née Benson ) and Martha O’ Sullivan ( née Barrett) . May their souls rest in peace.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 20th June 2023. No winner. Numbers drawn were 16, 19, 21, 32. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Timmy Culloty, Margaret Crean, Jim & Renee Fitzgibbon, Eamon Sheehy, Joan & Mary c/o Cards. Tomorrow night’s jackpot will be €3,150. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:
Registration: We have made it very easy for all parents to pay membership by following the link to Klubfunder: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/Membership The family membership is a great option to help support our ever expanding club.
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. Please note our bingo is now open to over 18s only.
Senior Ladies: Our Senior Ladies got their County League campaign underway last Monday night when they defeated Dr. Crokes by 2 points. Tonight they’re at home to Rathmore in Round 2 at 7.30pm.
Senior Men: Last Saturday evening our senior team travelled to Currow for Round 10 of the County League. Weather conditions were poor with heavy showers and a strong breeze making it difficult for the teams as well as the handful of hardy supporters in attendance.
Na Gaeil elected to play with the breeze in the first half but it proved to be tricky. Our lads dominated possession from the throw-on but kicked a couple of wides before Dara Devine got our first score after 3 minutes.
A misplaced pass in the Currow defence saw Dara add a second point and this was soon followed by a point from Jack Bourke. Then came Na Gaeil’s first goal. The ball was played into Kieran O’Connor in the left corner forward position.
He played a one-two with his brother Seán before cutting in along the end line and rifling the ball into the roof of the Currow net. From the kickout Jack Bourke added another point & Na Gaeil were coasting, 1-4 to no score, after just 9 minutes.
Currow did finally get on the scoresheet before Jimi Ó Suilleabháin came up from defence to kick a lovely score to restore our 7 pointadvantage. Currow however responded with a well-worked goal followed by a point to bring them right back into the contest with 13 minutes remaining in the first half.
Thankfully Na Gaeil composed themselves again and added points from Damien Bourke, Kieran O’Connor, Jack Bourke and a free from Dara Devine to lead by 1-9 to 1-2 at the break.
Despite playing against the breeze in the second half Na Gaeil continued to enjoy the majority of possession but kicked 3 wides in a row. Eventually a Dara Devine free increased our lead to 8 points but Currow were dogged and landed the next 3 points without reply.
A point from the excellent Declan Cooney in the 27th minute was cancelled out by a Currow point moments later but it was Na Gaeil who finished the stronger with a point from Eoghan Daly and the icing on the cake – a goal from Declan Cooney after good work by substitutes Rory Reen and Eoghan Daly. Final score: Currow 1-6, Na Gaeil 2-12.
Team: Devon Burns, Jimi Ó Suilleabháin,Eoin Doody, Ryan O’Neill, Ruairí O’Sullivan, Damien Bourke, Kieran O’Donovan, Morgan Madden, Jack Doyle, Declan Cooney, Seán O’Connor, Tadhg Reen, Kieran O’Connor, Dara Devine, Jack Bourke. Subs: John Kearney, Seamus Looney, Jamesie O’Connor, Jack Sheehan, Kian Sheehan, Eoghan Daly, Niall O’Mahoney, Rory Reen, Senan Ross, Shane Kelly, Shawn Duggan, Lorcan Seymour, Luke Barrett, Shane Daly, Eoin O Neill.
U5 Boys & Girls: New members are always welcome. Contact Denis on 087-2808719.
U7 Boys & Girls: Our U7’s hosted Ardfert on Sunday morning. Great to see all the skills on display. Well done everyone.
U11 Boys: Well done to our under 11 boys who had a tough training session yesterday morning. The session began with some kicking off the left and right before a defending and scoring drill. We ended with a great game where some lovely scores were taken. Well done boys.
Kerry Men: Good luck to Jack Barry, Diarmuid O’Connor and the Kerry team in their All-Ireland quarter-final against Tyrone next weekend in Croke Park.
Kerry Ladies: Good luck to Mary O’Connell, Eilís O’Connor, Deirdre Kearney and the Kerry Ladies in their second game in the championship next Saturday, July 1st. They take on Cavan in Austin Stack Park at 2pm.
Volunteers: The club are looking for people to help out at bingo on Monday nights. If you can spare 2 hours every 5 or 6 weeks then Niamh (087-9863667) would be delighted to have you on board.
Na Gaeil camp: Note for your diary …..The club’s annual GAA camp will be held this year from 7th-11th August. More details to follow in due course.
Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please email nagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 8.30am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle. Please note change of time.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp.
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.
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot of €2600 in Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 01,02,09 & 21.
The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Con O Shea Curraheen
2. Sinead Foran c/o The Rock Inn
3. M & J Murphy Derrymore West
4. Janette Murphy Camp
5. Emma Greaney Annagh
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €2700 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 02/07/2023 at 9:00 PM in Skelper Quanes Bar club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com, Lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to all who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evening.
BLENNERVILLE BALLYARD COMMUNITY GAMES ATHLETICS 2023
Two wonderful days of County athletics in Castleisland with huge representation from Blennerville Ballyard.
Day 1.
Fantastic individual performances with lots of unlucky 4th placings but plenty making it through to the afternoon semifinals. The U10 mixed relay heats and the 12 boys’ and girls’ relays provided great excitement.
The girls came 4th, unlucky to miss out on 3rd place as a team. The U10 mixed had a fantastic finish to win their heat and the U 12 boys were very strong throughout to win their heat! Jace Flynn got gold medal in long jump and straight to Nationals.
Medal Winners! U10 girls hurdles Mary Kate O’Shea Silver and Stevie Rose O’Sullivan 4th Pewter! Fantastic running and jumping girls and a fantastic achievement to have 2 from our area in the final!
Fantastic sprinting all day by Harriet O’Loughlan winning her silver medal. Sophie Mulgrew! 3rd place in 200m u12. Caden O’Sullivan Silver medal in boys U12 200m.
Day 2
Another successful morning for Blennerville/ Ballyard at the county community games athletics. First up Caoimhe Loughran made her debut on the track with U14 girl’s hurdles. She jumped really well and was unfortunate not to qualify for the final in 5th place.
Next up in the U14 girls 100m sprints Kaela Reidy and Niamh Murphy ran great races in very fast heats, both were unfortunate not to make the top 4 to qualify.
In the boys U14 100m Rian Flynn and Hugh Costello both ran very fast heats to qualify 4th for the boy’s final later.
The heavens opened just as Stephen Enright began his U14 800m race, he finished very strongly just short of taking 5th place to qualify. Tommy Costello ran his heat next finishing 4th and earning a spot in the boys U14 800m final later.
As usual Amy Noonan ran a fantastic race in girls U14 800m easily winning her heat and qualifying for the final. Great racing in the afternoon by Tommy Costello in a very fast 800m final.
Amy Noonan ran a fantastic final against very tough competition to win a bronze medal. Hugh Costello ran well in a tight 100m final. in the same race Rian Flynn ran a fantastic race to finish in 3rd place and earn a bronze medal!
Last up was the boys U14 relay final… they did very well as a team of U13 year olds and finished outside the medals.
Thank you to Norma Flynn and Fiona Costello for giving up their time over the weekend to support the athletes and to Marie for her hard work in the background all year (and many before)!
Thank you to the parents of the athletes for supporting and cheering all the children competing. Hope all the athletes had a good experience and enjoyed it.
We have a great community spirit and great talent in Blennerville/ Ballyard. We hope to have a meeting in September inviting more parents to get involved in keeping our area strong and entering a wide variety of events going forwards! Well done to all the athletes and thank you to the organisers of Kerry community games for a very well-run event.
Juvenile Academy
U5
Thanks to Aiden, Anthony, and Johnathon for running the under 5 session this week. They avoided the showers to have a fun session with lots of games. Well done to Brandon and Taylor for standing out as players of the week today! See you all next weekend.
U7
Well done to all our U7 Boys who trained on Sunday, we dodged most of the unsettled weather thankfully. Fantastic turn out and congratulations to Ryan Murphy who put in a massive effort and won himself player of the week. Keep up the good work Boys.
U8 Girls
Well done to all our U8 girls for a huge effort on Sunday morning in their Go Games against Ballymac. Despite the wet start and very strong opposition spirits were high throughout. The girls done very well and looked to be enjoying the challenge.!! With numbers uneven some of our stronger girls had stepped up to U10’s which gave the younger girls lots more involvement and time on the ball which will bring them on ahead of some upcoming GoGames.
U9
St. Pats under 9s had a good lively session on Sunday morning. They practiced their kick passing and kicking for scores followed by a good competitive game. We play Cromane on Tuesday evening in the first round of the phase 2 games at 6.30 in Blennerville.
U10 Girls
On Sunday, the U10 Girls played their 1st game of the year against a very gallant and talented Ballymac team. We had home advantage and played very well despite the damp underfoot conditions. We had a few of our older u-8s who were excellent and special mention goes to Olivia who played with Ballymac and played too well for our liking!!
It was a great game, great skill and tenacity on show and the future of ladies’ football is bright with this bunch of brilliant and talented young ladies, and all parents should be very proud of them because we as coaches certainly are. Training continues next Sunday morning at 10.30.
U11
A torrential downpour delayed the start of our challenge game away to Ballymac last Monday evening, but it did nothing to dampen the spirits! Everyone played with serious commitment in very challenging conditions and there was plenty of pent-up energy expended.
We had much more pleasant conditions on Thursday evening in Blennerville, we welcomed Duagh. What an excellent turnout of players and the substitutes showed great patience and support for their teammates while waiting their chance to join the fray. Duagh were well organised and proved to be excellent opponents.
Both games were tough but fair and none of the players left anything on the field. Thanks as always to the parents who stayed to support the teams and create a great atmosphere for the boys.
There was no Sunday training due to the school hike and BBQ which lots of the boys enjoyed. We train again on Thursday at 6:30pm in Blennerville.
U12 Girls
The U12 Girls played round 2 of the county league away to Duagh last Thursday evening. It was a very exciting game right to the final whistle, and we were very unlucky not to come away with a victory!
On a very positive note, the referee came to us at half time to say well done on how far the girls have come in the last few months. He refereed our first game this year and he could not believe the improvement in the girls’ football skills and scoring in that short space of time.
It was lovely to hear, and we had to agree with him. Every girl has improved dramatically, and it was evident on Thursday. So well done girls it is not all about the winning! We will train this week on Wednesday from 5.30 to 6.30.
U13
Our lads trained twice last week on Tuesday and Thursday with the Tuesday session being remembered for the deluge of rain that fell during it!
However, it did not dampen the lad’s enthusiasm and a good week’s training was had. We did not train on Sunday due to the Blennerville School Hike and BBQ and also with some players representing Blennerville/Ballyard in the County Community Games Athletics championships in Castleisland.
Well done to Jace and Rian who both won gold and bronze medals respectively in their events. Training continues this week on the usual days and times.
U14 Girls
The U14 Girls had their first game in the county league last Sunday at home against Inbheir Sceine Gaels C. The girls were playing against the wind in the first half, they succeeded in many scoring opportunities, but the scores just did not go our way.
The girls improved in the second half but did not have enough time to catch up with our opponents. Next training is on Wednesday evening from 5.30 to 6.30. Our next game is against John Mitchels B. Details to be confirmed in the week.
U15
Training continues Monday. We get our central league group games underway at home to Ardfert on Wednesday.
Seniors
Our seniors don’t have a match till the weekend of the 8th/9th of July keep an eye on social media and club notes for updates closer to the date.
Good Luck
To Kerry Ladies who play in the All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2 against Cavan on Saturday 1st of July at 2pm in Austin Stacks Park.
Congratulations
To All our Blennerville/Ballyard Athletes who came away with a good few medals over the weekend at Community Games.
To our Juveniles in 6th class who graduated from primary school this week and last, May the next chapter in your lives be everything you hope for!
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Peggy Fitzgerald Cappagh Brandon and Martha O Sullivan Liosdara.
.THE VICTORIOUS TRALEE PARNELLS CAMOGIE TEAM AND MANAGEMENT THAT WON THE DIV 5 FEILE TITLE IN ORAN, CO ROSCOMMON LAST WEEKEND
On a beautiful day in Oran GAA club, Co. Roscommon last Saturday, Tralee Parnells Camogie club made history by winning the Division 5 Feile title.
Parnells were in a group with Padraig Pearses of Roscommon, Iniskeen of Monaghan and Éire Óg of Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Decisive victories over each of their group opponents led to a semi-final against St. Kevins of Louth.
As they had done in 2 of their 3 group matches, the Parnells defence kept the opposition scoreless, while their forwards did the job at the other end.
TRALEE PARNELLS U15 CAPTAIN ANNA CHUTE RECEIVING THE DIVISION 5 FEILE CUP FROM CONNACHT CAMOGIE PRESIDENT BRIAN MOLLOY
However, the girls were under no illusion that one major effort would be required to win the title and bring the cup back to Kerry. Their final opponents were Portumna of Galway, who had been very impressive in winning all their games on the other side of the draw.
Parnells played with the aid of a very strong breeze for the first half (of 12 minutes) and scored 3 very good points against a resolute Portumna defence. At the other end, as was the case in most of the matches, the defence stood firm and Portumna remained scoreless at half time.
With the girls out on their feet, there was a fear that a 3 point lead wasn’t going to be enough as Parnells turned to face the wind. Portumna themselves got 3 points with the aid of the breeze but Parnells managed to get 2 points of their own thanks to some fine attacking play.
As the time ticked down, with Portumna still 2 points down, they laid siege to the Parnells goal and went looking for the goal they needed. Despite a number of near misses and heroic defending, Parnells held out and when the final whistle blew, the girls sank to their knees with joy – they were Féile champions.
To victorious scenes, Connacht Camogie President Brian Molloy presented the Division 5 Cup to winning captain Anna Chute.
Congratulations to the team and coaches – Sinead, Natalie, David and Brian – for the effort they have put in over the last few of months.
TRALEE PARNELLS U15 CAMOGIE TEAM AND MANAGEMENT
Tralee Parnells Camogie is ten years established this year and this achievement is testament to all the coaches and volunteers that have given their time over the years so well done to everyone involved. There certainly is a very bright future ahead for camogie in Tralee and Kerry!
The club would like to thank all our sponsors that helped make the weekend such a success and in particular Hugh Culloty, Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd and Fairies Cross Medical Centre.
Semi-Final: Tralee Parnells 5-6 St. Kevins Louth 0-0
Final: Tralee Parnells 0-5 Portumna 0-3
Team: 1. Sarah Chute 2. Aobh Culloty 3. Caoilinn Culloo 4. Avril Doyle 5. Aoibhinn Hennessy 6. Anna Chute (captain) 7. Siofra Murphy 8. Eimear Dillane 9. Orla Costello 10. Emma Gaynor 11. Anna O’Sullivan 12. Jessica Leen 13. Evie O’Sullivan 14. Georgia Kennedy 15. Sophie Brick 16. Aoibhin O’Sullivan 17. Orla Buttimer 18. Keelin Reidy 19. Abbie Crowley 20. Caoimhe Shanahan
Mentors: Sinead Curtin, Natalie O’Shea, David Brick, Brian Shanahan
Tralee Parnells Golf Classic
The club is running its inaugural golf classic on Friday July 21st in Beaufort Golf Club. All funds raised will go to completing works on our new Academy pitch in Pairc na Darach in Oakpark.
In 2022, Tralee Parnells was granted a 13 year licence for the use of the GAA pitch, Pairc na Darach, at the Tralee Sports Complex in Oakpark for their Academy players. In order to upgrade the pitch at Pairc na Darach to make it suitable for playing hurling and camogie, substantial investment is required – over €30,000, of which a substantial amount has already been invested by the club. New ball-stops have been erected, nets on the goalposts have been replaced, landscaping has been carried out and the pitch has been sanded, juvenile goalposts have been purchased. Some final groundwork is required so the young hurlers and camogie players can display their skills on a top quality playing surface in a safe environment. The club hopes to have the facility ready for their Academy by July or early August.
Entry fee for a Team of 4 in the golf classic is €200. There are also tee and green sponsorship opportunities available, as well as sponsorship of prizes. Please contact Agnes at 087-8377969 or any member of the Committee for further information.
The club is asking local businesses, parents and supporters of the club to come on board to make this fundraiser a success and to provide the best playing facilities for our young hurlers and camogie players.
Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Summer Camp
Our Hurling and Camogie Summer camp takes place on Monday 24th to Thursday 27th of July. The cost is €50 per child for the 4 days and there are family discounts and daily rates available.
To book your Childs place, go to https://shorturl.at/nAMS4
Club Lotto
Congratulations to our Club Lotto lucky dip winners Lynda Harris and Ilona Sheehan in the draw that took place last Monday. There was no winner of the €1500 jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 1, 5, 23, 26. Next draw will take place on 3rd July. Play athttps://traleeparnells.clubforce.com/…/tralee-parnells…
Up to date fixture list are posted on social media on Monday mornings
Please note that all fixtures can be changed so check our media outlets for notice of changes.
Senior Team
The Credit Union Senior Football League
Division 1 Round 10
The penultimate round of the SFL Division 1 saw Ballymacelligott host Gneeveguilla fighting to avoid relegation. And Gneeveguilla fought like tigers from the throw in to the final kick of the ball. This was the difference. It made a difference, They won the game.
From the get off this was a game that was hard to take one’s eyes off as it was like two machine guns firing non-stop on all cylinders. In the first minute John O’Leary opened the score for Gneeveguilla with a goal and Pa Brosnan added a point shortly after.
Gneeveguilla were attacking again when Dan Shea stole the ball and this resulted in a Ballymac point from a free from Aidan Breen. A repeat performance from Dan Shea saw him run the length of the field with a ball passing to Aidan Breen who scored a point and within two minutes he had scored another.
Jack Cremin replied with a goal after a lightening run. The next score was a goal from Darragh Regan for Ballymac.
With fifteen minutes on the clock Ballymac 1-03 Gneeveguilla 2-01.
Another good cut off by Dan Shea lead to a point from Vinny Horan, Gneeveguilla replied from the boot of Jack Cremin. Gneeveguilla hit the Ballymac crossbar before Padraig Doyle added another point for them. A goal from Donal Daly brought the sides level 2-04 apiece.
Three more points from Gneeveguilla, two from Jack Cremin and a free taken by John O’Leary gave Gneeveguilla the lead with 29 minutes played. Dan Shea and Vinny Horan scored for Ballymac and this left the half time score Ballymac 2-06 Gneeveguilla 2-07.
The second half was well matched and with fifteen minutes gone the game was 2-10 each. Donal Daly then got a point for the home side, Gneeveguilla got a goal disallowed for a square ball.
With ten minutes left Gneeveguilla found energy and determination and had scored a goal and two points within five minutes . Just before the final whistle they added a point leaving the final score: Ballymac 2-12 to Gneeveguilla 3-12.
Up until the last ten minutes of this game our team played very well with some great individual displays from Dan Shea and Mike Sweeney in the backs and Darragh Regan, Vinny Horan and Donal Daly in the forwards.
With six of our regular players missing on the night the lads who came on did well and credit to them for the performance against a very determined Gneeveguiila side.
Team: Christy Leen, Michael Sweeney, Dan O’Shea (0-2), Diarmuid Galvin, Josh O’Keeffe, Darragh Sweeney, Adam Kelly, Aidan Breen (0-3), Michéal Reidy, Michael Herlihy, Donal Daly (1-3), Adam Sheehy, Darragh Regan (1-2), Vinny Horan (0-2) (Captain) and Brian Lonergan.
Substitutes used on the night: Ciaran Brosnan, Conor Brick, Barry Lyons, Skye Lynch, Cian Godley and Andy Rogers.
Senior Ladies
Our Senior Ladies began their County League competition last Monday 19th June when they played Legion away. Final score was Ballymac 0-11 Legion 0-10. Well done ladies a great start.
This Monday they will play Clounmacon/Moyvane in Clounmacon at 7.30pm best of luck to players and management.
Coiste na nÓg
U14 Ladies
U14 girls start their county league with an away game against MKL on Monday 26th June at 7:30 pm
under 14 boys at blitz
U14 Boys
Our u14 boys participated in the Diarmuid O’Brien tournament in Newmarket Sunday 25th.
A panel of 13 travelled up for an 11aside competition.
We opened up with a hard-fought win over Rockchapel. Next up was a loss to very good Firies team.
This was our lot, as only 1 team progressed from the group.
U12 Ladies
Fixture this week; our U12 Ladies are away to Firies on Friday June 30th at 6pm
under 9 boys
U9 Boys
The heavy showers didn’t stop our u9 boys who hosted Churchill. All the boys played 2 games each showing great skill and ability in every position. Keep up the training and thanks to all the parents for driving. Thanks to Churchill for travelling
under 8 -10 girls
U10 & U8 Girls
U10 & U8 girls travelled to Blennerville on Sunday morning to play St. Pats.
After a wet and cold start the sun came out for 2 fantastic games of football. Well done to all the girls who played their hearts out and did themselves proud. Thanks to all the parents who travelled and St. Pats for hosting us.
Academy
Academy returned this Sunday, well done to all that showed up despite the rain
NOTE
Next weeks academy will be on Thursday evening @ 6.30pm in order to accommodate coaches, players and parents that want to attend the Kerry game next weekend.
Mothers and Others
Training continues every Tuesday at 7pm at the training field. All welcome.
Little Stars
‘Little Stars’ is an inclusive GAA initiative for all children aged 5-12 years who may feel more supported in smaller groups. We facilitate fun and sociable games in a structured environment suited to the child’s needs.
We hope to begin a 4-week programme, on Sunday mornings, starting July 9th at our main pitch. For more information or to book a place contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Lotto
On Monday 19th of June, Oonagh O Rahilly and Angela Lenihan conducted the lotto draw online. The Numbers drawn were: 16, 20, 25, 26. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €3,200.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riada’s Bar, C.A. Galvin Ltd and Clifford Tractor Parts. Simply pop 5euro into the envelope with your name and contact details. We’ll generate a quick pick of 3 lines for you! You will be automatically entered into the draw. It couldn’t be easier! The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Senior men faced Dromid away in the next round of the league on Saturday evening . Mitchels had the wind in the first half and tallied a score of 1-03 only 14 mins in with Dromid kicking their first in the 15th minute followed by another point by Mitchels to bring the score line to 1-04 to 0-01.
Dromid found it really difficult in the first half and by half time Mitchels had the score board going with a score of 2-10 to 0-03 points in favour of the visitors.
In the second half Dromid got back two points to a very high lead to Mitchels, but then another goal for mitchels now bringing the score to 3-13 to 0-05 points only 9 minutes into the second half.
Dromid scored a goal of their own a much needed score but Dromid struggled to hold off the visitors and the seniors kicked on to win by a score line of 3-18 to 1-7.
Well done to the players and management and to all who traveled to watch the game. Next game is Last round home V Ardfert date TBC. Stay tuned for more information.
Senior Men Development League.
Our senior development team await the Junior Town League fixtures. Stay tuned for more updates.
Senior Ladies
County league round 1.
The senior ladies travel to Dingle on Monday 26th for a 8.15pm thrown in, in the next round of county league. Best of luck to the senior ladies. We ask everyone to please show your support.
Mother and others
John Mitchels mothers and others had a fantastic turn out for their fourth session with more ladies joining on a weekly basis. The ladies got stuck into a fun session with Thomas Kearns . Great fun and craic was had by all and we welcome everyone back again on Wednesday 28th at 8pm. So if you are 25 years and over and currently not playing adult competitive football come along and give it a go.
Under 6s and 7s boys and girls
The u 6s and 7s boys and girls were glad to be back in action on Sunday morning after missing training due to the weather the previous Sunday.
Great session was had as they enjoyed the fun and games. Training continues again next Sunday 2nd July from 11.00am. New players always welcome.
Under 8 and 10 Girls
Our u8 & u10 girls had a small turnout for Sunday morning training. A quick warmup followed by kicking, tackling and soloing drills, and a short game. Everyone had great fun with some fantastic skills on display and we are looking forward to next Sunday morning’s training.
Training next Sunday at 10:30am sharp. New players always welcome.
U 12 girls who played dingle away on Wednesday evening.
Under 12 girls
U12 Girls made the journey to Dingle on Wednesday evening for RD 2 of the County League. The girls did not disappoint lead by captain of the match Millie. The girls were victorious against a very strong Dingle. Coaches are extremely proud of each & every player.
The girls resumed training on Sunday after their great win over Dingle. The girls are working extremely hard at training.
Training continues every Wednesday 7-8 & Sunday 12-1
Under 12 player Nicole McCannon representing Boherbee/Manor/Cloghers in Under 12 relay team at community games
Under 14 Girls
John Mitchels u14 girls started their next competition this weekend, with games against Ballyduff for the Gold Team and at home to Austin Stacks for the Gold Team.
Next weekend our Green team are away to Legion and the Green Team are at home to St Pats. Full details, including dates and times will be sent to players later in the week.
Under 16 girls
Training on Monday evening was focused on possesion and ball retention. The girls had a long break with no games back in action with Game away V Beaufort. Throw in at 7:30pm on Wednesday 28th June all support welcome.
U9 boys enjoyed their training Sunday morning after the bad weather last weekend.
Under 9 boys
John Mitchels U9 Boys had another great training session in between showers on Sunday Morning last. We started our session with some Stretching followed by a good warm up. The boys then practised their kicking & then it was straight into some highly competitive games!! Training continues this Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 6.30pm see you all then.
Under 11 boys
This week we welcomed Milltown Castlemaine to Ballyseedy for our latest County Go Game.
The game was played in a great spirit and both sides had their time on top. Our boys played some great football and battled all the way to the final whistle. Many thanks to Milltown/Castlemaine for a very sporting game of football. Training continues next Thursday at 6.30
u13 boys who won the county league V na Gaeil on Wednesday evening in st pats
Under 13 Boys
Our U13 Gold team played in the Division 14 county Final last Wednesday in Blennerville against NaGael, our lads hit the ground running and with excellent scores from the forwards we took an early lead.
The Midfield were well on top and never gave NaGael room to breath, our backs were not to be out done by the other two lines, and only allowed one score from NaGael in the opening half, taking a healthy lead into the break.
The boys never took their foot off the gas and we continued our dominance into the second half with a great contribution from some of our U11’s.
The full-time score was 3:13 to 1:8 when the ref blew the final whistle, and we took the trophy back to Ballyseedy, where our boys celebrated with a well-earned pizza, compliments of the club.
John Mitchels Under 12 players representing Boherbee/Manor/Clogher who won gold in relay final.John Mitchels players in the North Kerry Under 14 Development Squad
Under 15 Boys
This Wednesday evening the 28th sees the start of the central league with a home tie versus an gaelteacht throw in 7pm 2days later on the Friday team 2 away to ballymac throw in 7pm we’ve had a few really good training sessions so hopefully we’ll progress in the competition we’ll be in touch about training through whatts app
Minors
Stay tuned for training details as we wait Town league fixtures.
Full Body Strength & Conditioning Classes Free for All Members.
Come along on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6amand avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat and water. Open to all 18-year old’s and over.
Bingo
Bingo is on Wednesday and Friday nights. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp at Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee. Please note that only patrons 18 years and over are eligible to play bingo and proof of age will be required on request. Any persons under 18 years of age cannot unfortunately attend bingo.
Lotto
John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: Sunday 25th June 2023. This week’s Lotto numbers are 4,5,10 & 21 The numbers today were drawn by Peter Nammock and George Lowe . There was no winner of the Jackpot of €1,000 Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners this week:
€25.00: Karl Keoghan.
€25.00: Olivia O Leary
€25.00: John Brosnan
Next week’s Jackpot is €1,500.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 2nd July 2023 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.
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
John Mitchels Membership for 2023 is Now Open! Membership is a vital part of ensuring the clubs continued success and development. Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent of a player or member of the wider community, we welcome all members at John Mitchels. You can still take out your membership through our website or by calling to Ballyseedy any Sunday morning from 10.30 until 12 where Club Registrar Georgie Lowe will be available to take payment.
Sympathy
On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we also extend a sincere sympathy to the families of the following:
Patricia NEVILLE (née O’Donovan)
Wyckham Park, Dundrum, Dublin / Tralee, Kerry
MARTHA O’SULLIVAN (née BARRETT)
Liosdara, Oakpark and formerly of Oakpark Road, Tralee, Kerry
Pearl (Bridget) Browne (née Benson)
Racecourse Lawn, Tralee, Kerry / Ballingarry, Limerick
.Darren Aherne (FAI Regional High Performance Coach), Billy Dennehy (Kerry FC Sporting Director and First Team Manager), Sean O’Keeffe (Kerry FC General Manager) and Damian Locke (Kerry FC Head of Academy) pictured in Mounthawk Park following today’s announcement. Photo: Adam Kowalczyk
KERRY Football Club has announced that the club will be entering a women’s team into the EA Sports Women’s Under 17 League of Ireland Academy from the 2024 season onwards.
Following confirmation from the League of Ireland organisers, Kerry Football Club will now be represented in the women’s leagues for the first time.
The step into the Women’s EA Sports Under 17 LOI Academy allows for the long term plan in Kerry to reach senior women’s football in the League of Ireland.
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Speaking on the announcement, Kerry FC General Manager Sean O Keeffe said; “It gives me a great sense of pride following the confirmation from the FAI that we will be included in the EA Sports Women’s U17 LOI Academy from the 2024 season onwards”
Sean added; “We have seen how the men’s team has taken off this year but you have to remember how many years of hard work at Academy level that went into making the step up to senior. I hope that with the introduction of the U17 Women’s team, the same process can be put in to eventually see women’s senior football in the county before long.”
Kerry FC Head of Academy Damian Locke said; “I’m delighted to have our application into the 2024 WU17 LOI Academy accepted. We would like to thank the FAI for their guidance and assistance during the process. We are really looking forward to adding our first women’s team to our club.
“There is great work being done both within grassroots clubs and at the FAI Centre of Excellence over the past number of years. Providing this platform for girls to have equal opportunity as our Academy boys has been a priority of the club since we joined the League of Ireland. It’s a very exciting time for women’s football in our county as it’s been the common practice for girls from Kerry to travel around the country to play in the Women’s League of Ireland over recent years but that will no longer be required.”
Darren Aherne, FAI Regional High Performance Coach said; “Absolutely delighted to see Kerry FC entering the u17 girls national league. It’s another step in the female player pathway being put in place for every female player from the region. The dream is to have every step of the player pathway in place for players from Kerry and the region in due course.”
Darren added; “Well done to everyone from Kerry FC for taking this decision and I am really looking forward to seeing the positive effects it will have on the girls game locally.”
.Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Cllr Jim Finucane. Photo: Domnick Walsh
TRALEE-BASED Fine Gael councillor, Jim Finucane, has been elected Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council at its Annual Meeting at County Buildings in Tralee today.
Cllr Finucane, who has been a member of Kerry County Council since 2009, is a Tralee-based auctioneer and is currently chairperson of the Kerry Education and Training Board. He is a former Mayor of Tralee and was a member of Tralee Urban District Council for fourteen years.
Speaking following his election as Cathaoirleach today, Cllr Finucane said: ‘It is a tremendous honour to be elected Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council. We live in and represent a very special place.
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‘My focus will be to enhance and protect all that is important to us but, at the same time, drive an economic programme to provide meaningful jobs to re-energise our rural and urban communities.’
Cllr Johnnie Wall (FF), also of the Tralee Municipal District, was today elected Leas-Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council.
TRALEE has lost its Clean To European Norms’ status in the latest IBAL Anti-Litter League, Survey.
Tralee is now place 29th out of the 40 towns / cities surveyed and is classed as ‘Moderately Littered’ in the An Taisce report. Killarney is place 20th in the table and is ‘Clean To European Norms.
The following is the report from An Taisce which states the presence of a couple of seriously littered sites has prevented Tralee having a higher ranking.
These were at Tralee Train Station and Market Street. Top ranking sites included a couple of approach routes, Main Street / The Mall (excellent streetscape) and Tralee Town Park described as a wonderful park environment with many different elements within.
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N21 Approach Road: Grade A. A very clean and freshly presented route into Tralee, creating a positive first impression of the town. The greenery on the roundabout is a lovely feature.
R875 Approach: Grade B. (from McDonald’s to hospital entrance). There was a very definite litter presence along this route, all manner of food related litter, cigarette butts and obvious vaping devices. The area close to the car wash premises wasn’t littered but the area at DJ Fitzgerald was. Grass / flower areas were poorly presented and maintained – it would seem that cars parking on the grass is causing muddy grass area.
Tralee Train Station: Grade C+. On first impression, all appeared in good order at the train station. The main entrance area and the centre of the car park clean but what really brought down the litter grade were the litter accumulations along the perimeter wall / base of shrubbery – the appearance was of an area which lacked a thorough cleaning in some considerable time. As well as a variety of food related items, there were cigarette butts and alcohol cans / bottles. Hopefully, once the construction work is complete that it will be combined with a big clean-up job.
North Circular Road: Grade B. (from Jackie Power Roundabout to junction with Rock Street). The most obvious litter items along this mixed-use road was cigarette butts, with lower levels of chewing gum and sweet wrapper. The butts were most pronounced on the side of the road with the houses, where one resident was observed sweeping up directly outside her house. The area outside Nolan’s was spotless, not so outside Dunnes Stores. The provision of litter awareness notices / cigarette butt notices could make a big difference here.
Caherslee Approach Road: Grade A. A freshly presented route with road surface / markings / signage in good order. There was a complete absence of litter throughout the area surveyed.
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Market Street: Grade C+. This was a mixed site in that some areas were cleaner then previous IBAL survey (e.g., the accumulated litter has been removed from the wire mesh) but there is a very heavy vaping related litter presence, particularly at the laneway next to Sullivans Pharmacy and cigarette butts were very obvious in the old cable lock next to Ladbrokes.
Recycle Facility at SuperValu: Grade B. The overall impression was generally a much better one than some previous IBAL surveys, particularly at the bottle bank area. This time around, it was the area surrounding the Kerry Hospice Clothes Bank which brought down the litter grade.
Tralee Town Park: Grade A. A wonderful town park environment which wasn’t just very good with regard to litter but attractively presented and maintained. Some parts of the park were in a more ‘natural’ state, as is increasingly seen in park environments throughout the country.
Main Street / The Mall: Grade A. The streetscape along the Main Street was excellent – attractive paving, wooden seating, large planter boxes, street-lamps, silver bollards etc. This area was very much deserving of the top litter grade.
Tralee Food Court: Grade B. A definitely littered site, unsurprisingly the most obvious litter was fast- food related, with lower levels of a wide variety of other food related items, some promotional flyers, plastic ties and face-masks. The bins at the back were overflowing with crows further contributing to the issue and there was litter in the shrubs.
KERRY Airport is preparing to offer a customary ‘céad míle fáilte’ to the passengers arriving to the county on board the inaugural Chalair flight from Brittany, France next weekend.
The aircraft will touch down at 9.20am on Saturday, July 1 with visitors from Quimper and Brest while the first outbound passengers will depart from Kerry just before 10am on the same day.
The seasonal summer service will operate every Saturday with a flight time of less than 1 hour 40 minutes from Kerry to France on board a 70-seat ATR 72 aircraft.
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The CEO of Kerry Airport, John Mulhern, said, “Our summer schedule has been very successful so far and the introduction of this new seasonal service to France is a welcome addition to our choice of destinations from Kerry. We are looking forward to welcoming the first French passengers to Kerry on Saturday morning. Ultimately, their arrival and those who will follow over the coming weeks, will boost the local economy during the peak tourism season.”
Chalair is an independent airline that has been operating scheduled flights in France since 1986. Its fleet of aircraft ranges from 19 to 70 seats and is currently the reference airline for such aircraft on the French market.
These new destinations from Kerry to Quimper and Brest in Brittany will bring to nine the number of routes that will be available to passengers for the summer months.
Kerry Airport already serves Alicante, Faro, Dublin, London (Luton & Stansted), Manchester and Frankfurt Hahn with Ryanair.
For more information, contact Kerry Airport during office hours on 066 9764644 or visit www.KerryAirport.ie.
.A large crowd attended the official launch of the new Kerry Cancer Support Group – Health Link Transport wheelchair accessible Cork bus. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
THE team from Kerry Cancer Support Group along with many service users, volunteers and funders gathered at The Rose Hotel on Sunday to officially launch their new wheelchair accessible Cork bus.
Chairperson Dan Horan welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Fr Tom Looney, assisted by Reverend Jim Stephens and Thomas O’Callaghan held a short service and the bus was blessed with driver Mike Brosnan from Castleisland cutting the ribbon to a very positive cheer from everyone present.
Breda Dyland from Kerry Cancer Support Group said that they were delighted to see so many people attending especially past service users.
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She was very thankful to everyone who had made it possible for the charity to put this bus on the road and said that the real job of keeping it there now starts.
Mike Brosnan (driver) and Breda Dyland (Manager) pictured on Sunday in front of the new Kerry Cancer Support Group – Health Link Transport wheelchair accessible Cork bus during the official launch at The Rose Hotel. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
She also thanked the drivers, who were all present, for their dedication to the service and said that it would be nothing without them.
Kerry Cancer Support Group was established in 2007 and has been transporting the people of Kerry, West Cork and West Limerick to hospitals in Cork and Limerick for their cancer related treatments since 2010.
Dan Horan (Chairperson Kerry Cancer Support Group – Health Link Transport), Sean Lyons (Secretary Kerry Cancer Support Group – Health Link Transport) and Clo Lyons, gathered at The Rose Hotel on Sunday to officially launch a new wheelchair accessible Cork bus. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyRev. Jim Stephens, John Kelly, Trish Kelly, Mike Brosnan (driver), Breda Dyland (Manager), Fr Tom Looney and Dan Horan (Chairperson) cut the ribbon of the new Kerry Cancer Support Group – Health Link Transport bus at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Mike O’Halloran reports on the double-header of Kerry SHC games at Austin Stack Park on Sunday…
Lixnaw GAA 3-16
Ballyheigue GAA 0-14
Lixnaw defeated Ballyheigue in the Garveys Supervalu Kerry Hurling championship in Austin Stack Park on Sunday.
Lixnaw were in control of all of this game as they led at halftime 0-09 to 0-03. Philip Lucid accounted for nine of Ballyheigue’s total including two sideline cuts.
Felim O’Sullivan had three points to his name with Tomas Gaynor scoring two. Ballyheigue battled hard but the loss of their two county men had them hogtied from the start.
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Lixnaw were comfortable all through and had eight different scorers. Their goals came from Mikey Kelliher, Ricky Heffernan and Colin Sheehy.
Scorer in chief was, as usual, Shane Conway. He was impressive as was Darragh Conway with two points, Michael Conway came on as as a sub and pointed with his first possession. Lixnaw will face Ballyduff GAA next weekend.
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Causeway 3-16
St. Brendan’s 0-14
Both games in the Garveys Supervalu Kerry Hurling championship today finished with the same scoreline.
St Brendan’s operated for most of the second half with 14 men but basic errors and poor decision making was more the cause of their defeat than the loss of a player.
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Causeway increased their intensity from their defeat to Kilmoyley and were much more economical in front of goal reducing their wide count to ten today.
The Causeway goal scorers were Joe Diggins, Sean Leahy and Colum Harty. The Colum Harty goal was gifted to him by a cross field ball straight to his hand from a St Brendan’s defender and to compound the error, the St Brendan’s keeper had moved out field to present himself for a pass leaving Harty with an empty net to strike the ball into.
St Brendan’s will now face Kilmoyley next weekend, they will need a big win to progress.
.At the launch of the Kerry FC v Killarney Celtic game were, back row (left to right), Mark Murphy & Karena Mc Carthy (Killarney Credit Union Sponsor), Tom Meehan, organisers Tim Jones & Karl McMahon (Killarney Celtic), James Sugrue (Assistant Mananger Kerry FC), Ivan Hurley (Media Officer Kerry FC) and Brid O’Connor & Mary Horgan (Chemo for Kerry Beneficiaries). Front Row (left to right) Killarney Celtic Players John McDonagh, Brendan Falvey, Matt Keane & Ryan Kelliher. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan
KERRY FC will play a charity match in Killarney to honour the memory of one of the greatest soccer players to ever play the game in Kerry.
Ten years have now elapsed since the passing of Killarney Celtic FC and Kerry Oscar Traynor Cup legend John Doyle who fought a long battle with serious illness with great bravery and spirit.
To mark the anniversary, a sporting event has been arranged with his beloved Killarney Celtic taking on the might of League of Ireland side Kerry FC with all proceeds from the glamour tie going to Comfort for Chemo Kerry.
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Billy Dennehy’s side will take on the domestic kingpins of Kerry soccer with Celtic currently on a high after completing an unprecedented five Kerry league and cup doubles in a row.
Several of the marquee names in Kerry soccer will take to the field at Celtic Park in Killarney on Wednesday, July 26 with the kick-off timed for 7.30pm.
The game will be played on the night after John’s 10th anniversary and, poignantly, the action will take place in front of the John Doyle Stand which the club dedicated to the memory of one of the greatest and most versatile players to ever lace a pair of boots.
A solid all-round performer, John was also a very accomplished Gaelic footballer with Spa and he won an All-Ireland Hogan Cup medal with St Brendan’s College in 1992.
Tickets for the big game are priced at €10 and €5 for under 16s and all proceeds will go to Comfort for Chemo Kerry which is a cause very close to the hearts of all those who have embarked on cancer journeys.
There will be a novel auction at half-time and the star lots will include gear donated by Kerry GAA stars David and Paudie Clifford – both also accomplished soccer players – a Kerry jersey signed and donated by the great Colm Cooper, a jersey donated by former Manchester United star and current Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster and other wonderful items.
Guests of honour at the game will be John’s wife, Lynda, daughter Ruth and members of the extended Doyle family as well as many former team-mates and friends who remember a very fine gentleman and a brilliant sportsman.
The memorial game, sponsored by Killarney Kenmare and Caherciveen Credit Union, the Sheehan Group and Utiliity Plus, is being organised by a committee involving John’s great friends, spearheaded by Karl McMahon, and including Killarney Celtic Chairman Tim Jones and club stalwarts Niall O’Callaghan, Noel Brosnan and Tom Meehan.
Tickets are available from Tim Jones Butchers, the Fáilte Hotel, Killarney Credit
Union and several other outlets as well as from any of the organising committee.
AN event management company has been selected and appointed by Kerry County Council to organise and oversee a festival of family and street entertainment in Tralee in August.
TRALEE has lost its Clean To European Norms’ status in the latest IBAL Anti-Litter League, Survey.
