KERRY Mental Health Association has joined Tralee Chamber Alliance and Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce with a view to promoting workplace wellbeing in Kerry’s two largest towns.
Workplace Wellbeing relates to all aspects of working life, from the quality and safety of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their work, their working environment, the climate at work and work organization.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said, “Kerry Mental Health Association is cementing its links with the business communities in Tralee, as Kerry’s Capital, and Killarney, as the number 1 tourism destination in Ireland.
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“We are committed to constantly reviewing and updating our programme of activities, to respond to the local and county needs. We expect that our membership of the chambers in Tralee and Killarney will help us reach a wider audience when developing and delivering mental health training programmes and activities in the future. It is also our wish, with more access to networks such as the chambers of commerce in both towns, to see more people get involved with us as volunteers.”
The primary objective of Kerry Mental Health Association is to promote the general welfare of people and to support those with mental health challenges and/or their families and carers.
Kerry Mental Health Association is active in many other towns and districts with eight branches currently operational throughout the county. Kerry Mental Health Association also operates as an Approved Housing Body, with residences in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Killorglin, Rathmore and Caherciveen providing housing for people living with mental ill-health who are on the county council housing list.
The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Stephen Stack and the Joint-Presidents of Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, Pádraig Treacy and Johnny McGuire have welcomed Kerry Mental Health Association’s membership of the two organisations.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 6th February 2024. Numbers drawn were 3, 26, 27, 29. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Bill & Sheila Looney, Liam & Aoife Cooper, James Costello, Jim Adams, Michael Kerins. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €1,200. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Sympathy: Our deepest sympathy to Helen Cooper and her family on the passing of her father Danny Enright, Tarbert last week. May he rest in peace.
Scór: We’ll be starting Scór na bPáistí very soon, so if you have a child who might be interested, please contact Margaret at 086- 0855008.
Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Continued Special Offer on our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House is €340 in 54 calls. We also have a Raffle and Split the Bucket at half time. Bus available on (087)2817577. Over 18s only. Hope to see you all there for an excellent night out.
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.
Return of underage training 2024: Our juveniles are back in training for the 2024 season. Contact details for the various age groups are as follows: U5’s – Denis Sugrue (087) 2808719. U7’s – Shane Moriarty (086) 8380434. U9s – Bryan O’Mahony 087 9585331. New members are always welcome and can contact the relevant team coach above.
U7 Training: Our U7’s group was a hive of activity with 25 kids participating yesterday morning. The group practiced their ball bouncing, solo’s, shots on goal and finished with a game. Training continues next Sunday at 10am in Tralee Sports Complex.
Girls Training: Na Gaeil Ladies juveniles (u8/u10/u12) are back training for the new season. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Eddie on 087-6791460.
Minor Co. League: Our u17 boys will host Glenflesk next Saturday in Round 1 of the County League. They are in Division 3A. Throw in is at 3pm.
Kerry (Ladies) National League: Well done to the Kerry Ladies team who beat Cork last Monday in Austin Stack Park, especially the Na Gaeil players Deirdre Kearney, Mary O’Connell, Eilís O’Connor, Jaydn Lucey & Bríd O’Connor. Round 4 will see the team host Mayo next weekend, at a Kerry venue.
Kerry LGFA u16: Well done to Eve Broderick and the Kerry u16 girls team who defeated Limerick yesterday in the first round of the Munster Championship.
Kerry (Men) National League: Good luck to the Kerry team who play Mayo next Saturday night in Round 3 of the National League Division 1.
Schools Football: Na Gaeil had a number of players involved in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final last Saturday. Congratulations to Kian Sheehan & Kevin O’Donoghue who were part of the winning Mercy Mounthawk team. Commiserations to Seán Barrett, Oisín O’Sullivan & Rory Reen who were involved with Tralee CBS.
Tralee/St. Brendan’s Board Senior League: Na Gaeil senior men opened their 2024 season with defeat to Churchill yesterday in Round 1 of the Tralee/St. Brendans Board senior league. Final score Churchill 2-9, Na Gaeil 2-7. The game marked the senior debuts of Jack Costello, Peter Doyle, Mark Lynch, Ruairí Ó hAiniféin, Oisín O’Sullivan & Kevin O’Donoghue. Next weekend Na Gaeil will host Austin Stacks in Round 2 at 12pm.
Credit Union Senior Co. League (Div 2): Fixtures for the upcoming senior County League have been revealed. The details are as follows:
23rd March: Na Gaeil v Glenbeigh/Glencar.
31st March: Templenoe v Na Gaeil.
7th April: Na Gaeil v Listowel Emmets.
21st April: Castleisland Desmonds v Na Gaeil.
28th April: Na Gaeil v Gneeveguilla.
5th May: Beaufort v Na Gaeil.
19th May: Fossa v Na Gaeil.
26th May: Na Gaeil v Ardfert.
2nd June: John Mitchels v Na Gaeil.
9th June: Na Gaeil v Kenmare.
23rd June: Austin Stacks v Na Gaeil.
Upcoming clubhouse events: You are all invited to join us as Na Gaeil continues to celebrate our Irish language & culture. Here are a few dates for the diary – cúpla data don dialann….
Friday March 1st, starting at 9pm, Tráth na gCeist dátheangach – bilingual quiz.
Friday 8th March from 9pm; come along to an evening of ceol, caint agus craic with our own senior footballer & music man Tadhg Ó Rinn.
Thursday March 14th at 7pm; Ceolchoirm Scór – our annual Scór showcase. Another night of top class light entertainment from our club members, óg agus aosta! Fáilte roimh chách! Bigí linn!
Big Screen: All National Football league and championship games will be shown live on the big screen in the bar throughout the season.
Tesco Blue Tokens: We are delighted to have been chosen as a beneficiary for Tesco’s Community Fund. If you, or anyone you know, is shopping in Tesco over the next 2-3 weeks please support Bord na n-Óg with blue tokens available at the tills on payment of groceries. Thanks.
Sponsorship Opportunity: If you have a business and would like to promote it with Na Gaeil we have various sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. Enquiries to Donal (087-2577729) or Terry (086-8293261) or Colm (087-9080465) or Mike (086-2440158) or any member of the club Executive.
Club History: During the year Michael Golden spent many hours putting together a list of notable club results and other information about the club since its foundation in 1978. This can now be found on our website (www.nagaeil.ie). Click on “Club News” then “Weekly notes” and select ”Old results by Michael Golden”.
Kerry (Men) Munster Senior Championship 2024: Semi-final v Cork or Limerick on 20th April 2024.
Kerry (Men) Munster Minor Championship 2024: Quarter-final v Cork on 30th April 2024 at a Kerry venue.
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 9.30am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is held every Wednesday night starting at 9pm. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Corn Uí Mhuirí
Congratulations to Mercy Mounthawk on winning their 1st ever Corn Uí Mhuirí title in Austin Stacks Park last Saturday. After a titanic battle with The Green, they emerged victorious to claim the cup.
We wish them well now on their Hogan Cup journey. Well done in particular to Parnells hurlers Oran Murphy, Odhran Kerins, Conor Dennehy, David Sargent and Donnacha Buttimer who were all members of the victorious Mounthawk squad.
Senior Hurling
Our adult hurlers have returned to training and are training every Friday night in Lixnaw on the astro turf at 8:30pm under the watchful eye of our new Manager, Martin Downes and his Selectors Mike Quinn, Colm O’Brien, Paul Daly, Diarmuid Brennan (S&C) and Gerry Murphy.
Our Senior hurlers will be playing in Division 1 of the Co. League this year, which starts on 10th March. Our Juniors will be playing in Division 2. Anyone in Tralee or the surrounding area who is interested in playing Hurling is welcome to join. Contact 085 1355566 for more details.
U14 & U16 Camogie
The new season for u14s and U16s started last week and continues at the Crotta ballwall 6-7pm every Tuesday and at the St Pats, Astro Blennerville on Thursdays, 6-7 pm.
€3 session to cover astro hire. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back, and new players are welcome to come and try out Camogie. Contact 0851355566 for more details.
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Academy Training
We had a fantastic start to the Tralee Parnells juvenile Hurling and Camogie 2024 season in the MTU last Saturday afternoon. Well done to all the girls and boys who came along! Looking forward to seeing everyone back again next Saturday 17th 3-4pm MTU sports academy (U6 to U10’s girls and boys).
Remember to bring a friend and if any parents are interested in getting involved in the Club please let us know! Boys and girls who have not tried hurling before are very welcome to come along and give it a go. Hurleys and helmets will be supplied by the club for the first few weeks. €3 to cover the cost of the hire of the hall.
Club Social
The Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club social will take place on Saturday 24th February next in The Rose Hotel. Guests of honour will be the Mens Senior Hurling Team, who will be presented with their Co. League and Intermediate Championship medals and the U15 Camogie squad who won the All-Ireland Feile title in Roscommon last June.
For ticket sales for hurling contact Agnes 0878377969 or Tara 0872940828 for Camogie ticket sales contact Suzanne 0872959166.
Membership
Membership for the 2024 season is now open – all members can register via foireann.ie (same as last year) and select Tralee Parnells. There are various membership options available.
Fees for 2024 remain the same as 2023 and are as follows:
Nursery (U7 Boys and U8 Girls) – €30
Juvenile Player (U9 to U18) – €70
Student Player (Players over 18 who are full time students) – €80
Adult Player – €110
Family (2 Adults + 4 Juveniles) – €200
Family (2 Adults + 4 (Juveniles and/or Students)) – €300
Non-Playing Adult – €40
Non-Playing Juvenile – €30
Non-Playing Adult + Lotto for 12 months – €100
Last One Standing Competition
What a super weekend of Hurling las weekend. Dublin scoring a winning point in injury time saved a lot of entrants an early exit.
Offaly drawing with Wexford reduced the field by over 100 entrants meaning those left in the competition are all a massive step closer to winning the cash prize. We all have a little break now with no matches next weekend.
National Club Draw
We would ask all club members to return the National Club Draw tickets as soon as possible. This is our first fundraiser of the new season and any and all support will be most welcome. Thank you to those that have already returned their tickets. The draw includes some fabulous prizes including a new car and various All Ireland Weekend packages.
Kerry Camogie
Congratulations to Tralee Parnells players – Aoibheann O Sullivan, Orla Costello, Georgia Kennedy, Jessica Leen, Emma Gaynor and Siofra Murphy who have been selected for the training panel for Kerry u15 camogie 2024 . Best of luck to all the players and the U15 Kerry Management Team for the season ahead.
Kerry Hurling
Congratulations to Parnells players Cian Harris, Dan Maloney, Will Somers, Eoghan Costello and Tomás O’Connell who were part of the Kerry Minor hurling squad that won the Todd Nolan shield in Currans last Saturday following matches against Clare and Limerick. The competition remembered one of Kerry hurling’s greats.
Fitzgibbon Cup
Congratulation to MTU Kerry on their hosting of all the 3rd level hurling and football finals this week in Tralee. On Saturday, the Fitzgibbon Cup will be held in Abbeydorney at 2:45pm. For anyone with even a passing interest in hurling, this is likely to be a great occasion and its an honour that it is being staged in Kerry.
After the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, this is probably the next most prestigious competition in the hurling calendar.
At the time of writing, the finalists are still to be determined but the semi-finalists are UL vs University of Galway and Mary Immaculate College vs SETU Waterford. There are likely to be a host of inter-county players participating so we would encourage everyone, young and old, to come along to Abbeydorney next Saturday.
The opening game in the Tralee town league took place on Sunday when John Mitchels were the visitors to Strand Road.
As the squad only recently returned to training and with many of the seasoned brigade taking a break, we had only a handful of starters from last year’s senior squad; this was to take nothing from the Mitchels who settled quickly and registered two goals inside the first five minutes.
They proceeded to dominate exchanges despite the best efforts of Tom Hoare and Chucky and were full value for their half time lead of 2-07 to 0-04.
We improved considerably in the 2nd half, outshooting our opponents by 0-08 to 1-02 , before falling short at the full time whistle on a scoreline of 3-09 to 0-12.
We travel to Ardfert next Sunday 18th to take on the locals who had a big win over St Pats on Saturday – the game throws in @ 12 noon.
Sigerson/Trench Cups:
The final of the Sigerson Cup, the blue riband of 3rd level colleges takes place this coming Wednesday night in Austin Stack Park where throw-in is @ 7.30 pm.
The contestants are Ulster University and UCD and with both sides having a number of inter-county stars on display it promises to be a great encounter.
On Tuesday, the semi finals of the Trench Cup take place when MTU Tralee take on MIC Limerick @ 3 pm in the college campus; we have a number of players involved in the MTU side most notably Darragh O’Connor, Conor O’Sullivan and Sam McCarthy.
If MTU are successful in their semi final they will take on the winners of DKIT/TUS Midwest in the final on Wednesday 14th @ 4.30 pm in the MTU Campus.
Lotto:
This week’s jackpot is for a grand prize of €10,900 – tickets from the usual outlets or online @ https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=328#Anchor
Corn Uí Mhuirí:
Mercy Mounthawk claimed their first ever Corn Uí Mhuirí title when beating Tralee CBS in a thrilling final on Saturday in Austin Stack Park.
It was a game worthy of this historic occasion which saw Mounthawk lead at the break by five points, 0-09 to 0-04 having played with the assistance of the breeze in the first half.
The second half saw “ The Green “ bring the game to their opponents and as the game entered its final minutes there was only 3 points between the sides 0-12 to 0-09; the Green were then awarded a penalty which saw Austin Stack clubmates facing each other as Ronan Carroll stepped up to take the kick opposed by his colleague Michael Tansley – Ronan found the bottom corner but this proved to be their last score as Mounthawk took over and in a nervy finish found their range to rattle off 3 points without reply.
It was a day of mixed emotions for our clubmates as Tomás Kennedy, Jake Hoare, Breandán Meehan and Odhran Kerins were on the victorious side but Jake Foley, Cody O’Shea and mentor Alan O’Sullivan were on the losing side.
For Jake, it was a particularly difficult afternoon as he sat out the game on the bench due to an injury – as captain of the side it must have been a very difficult day for him.
We wish Jake a speedy recovery and wish Mounthawk all the best in their quest for All Ireland honours – they will take on Naas CBS in two weeks time.
Golf Classic:
Our fundraising golf classic, officially launched on 2nd Feb, has generated huge interest with an influx of applications which has seen the available tee times now almost completely full – if you would like to be a part of this occasion, please contact Pat on 086 3801898 or Antoinette on 087 2072266.
Juvenile Notes:
Juvenile Academy returns next Sunday 18th of February in MTU Sports Academy at 12 noon for all age groups from Under 5’s to Under 10’s .
We look forward to welcoming everyone back and also welcoming all new members that wish to join our club. We promise that it will be fun filled training sessions for all to enjoy.
Training will take place in MTU Sports Academy for three Sundays starting on the 18th February before we move to the Astros in Tralee Sports Complex every Sunday from the 10th March to 31st March, before returning to our pitches in Ballyrickard. For Training details Re: U11 and upwards or any other queries you may have please contact us on:
Tel: John O’Connor (086) 850 0319
Email: clairewalshkor@hotmail.com
Or Check out Kerins O’Rahillys Clubzap for further details and registration. Please note all correspondence in relation to every age group goes through Clubzap only.
If you would like more information on joining our fantastic club please visit our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. We will be more than happy to help you out.
Minors:
Our minors are back in action in the Keanes SuperValu Minor County League with the following Fixtures set out:
Division 3B
17th February 2024 at 3pm
Firies vs KOR/St. Pats
24th February 2024 at 3pm
KOR/St. Pats vs Cordal
2nd March 2024 at 3pm
KOR/St. Pats vs St. Senans
9th March at 3pm
Sneem/Derrynane/Tousist/Templenoe vs KOR/St. Pats
16th March at 3pm
KOR/St. Pats vs Ballyduff
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN:
Ladies football in Kerins O’ Rahillys Club has been going from strength to strength in recent years with success on the field being reflected in the participation of so many happy players on our pitches.
Football helps to bring families and friends together week after week.
Why not join our vibrant and welcoming club! For training times please contact Shirley (086) 8713552.
FIXTURES
Details will be circulated to each manager when drawn.
U12 GIRLS
These terrific young ladies enjoyed a training session under lights on the astroturf in the Green last Thursday evening. Well done to everyone.
U14 GIRLS
Great energy at training by this age group last Saturday morning. Well done to everyone!
We are hoping to field two U14 teams this year. This is a reflection of the growth and enthusiasm of the ladies in our club.
Congratulations to Lexi, Sophie and Taylor Kate on their selection as part of the U14 Kerry Ladies football panel for 2024. All your hard work and dedication has paid off.
Next Saturday, February 17th the teams will play Mayo teams in Dr. Crokes at 12p.m. Enjoy and best of luck Ladies!
U16 GIRLS
This week the U16 girls continued with training in CBS The Green astro on Tuesday, working on ball retention and ball handling drills and finishing with drills working on fitness and speed work.
As we are coming to the end of our pre-season, our girls upped their work in the gym working on the core and stability program from Shane McElligot who is giving us as much time as he can and is much appreciated.
We finished our week with a 5k run on the marina to the lock gates and back with a small work out at the lock gates to finish the week strong.
We had mixed numbers this week as our older girls hit the books for the mocks we wish the best of luck to Fiadh, Donna, Taylor, Caoileann, Bianka, Aoibheann, Saoirse, Jocelyn and Naoise and on Friday we had to make an exception as a very important code disco was on so numbers were down a bit in the gym!!
We also had a happy birthday to our main lady on the management team, Rachel. Her age is to be kept a secret….!
If anyone is thinking about a move or a comeback our gates are always open – please contact our club through social media or any way possible and we’ll do what we can.
Well done to Kerins O’ Rahillys Aoibheann McCarthy and Saoirse O’ Connor MacCarthy ( captain) who were part of the Kerry team who defeated Limerick last Sunday in round 1 of the Munster U16B Championship , Sharon O’ Keeffe Tournament.
MINORS
Well done to the Kerry minors who defeated Limerick in round 1 of the MLGFA Minor Championship and to our club player Kelly Fitzgerald. Aoibhín O’ Connor MacCarthy is also on the panel but is away at present with school so we’re all looking forward to also seeing Aoibhín in action too.
SENIOR LADIES
Another enjoyable training session last Friday evening…
We will know more during the week but are hoping to start our senior ladies campaign in a fortnight’s time.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for 2024…
Now that our ladies teams are back enjoying preseason training, everyone’s LGFA registration is due to be paid. All players and coaches must register with the LGFA.
This must be completed on the Foireann system once again this year . The link has been sent to all age groups. Those who were registered last year can access the system in the same way. If you have forgotten your username or password, these can be reset.
All registrations are to be submitted in the coming 6 weeks, so we ask that you do this at your earliest convenience.
If anyone has any problem/query please contact our registrar Karon.
CLUB ZAP
We are switching to ClubZap!!
The new platform will be used for communication with each team.
The link will be sent on to everyone by management to join and we would ask that you do this as soon as possible so we can get it going immediately. Thanks!
KERRY LADIES
Best of luck to Declan Quill , management and the Kerry Ladies in the Lidl National Football League v Mayo in Fitzgerald Stadium next Saturday, February 17th.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our condolences to Frank O’ Connor, his Mom Margaret, his siblings, extended family and friends on the passing of Thomas.
Our condolences also to the families and friends of Ronnie Fitzgibbon, Deirdre Kenny ( née Lambe) , Maud Coffey( née Ross) and Helen Shanahan ( née Costello) and Seán McMullan.
Now that some of our teams have resumed training and others will be resuming shortly players and coaches, please register your membership of the Club for 2024. Membership is a vital part of ensuring the club’s continued success and development.
Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent of a player or member of the wider community we welcome you to register with St. Pat’s. We ask you this year to register through http://www.stpatsgaaclub.com or on Foireann www.foireann.ie which is available on Apple and Google Play to download.
One of the benefits of registering as a playing member of the GAA or LGFA via the Club is that in the event of an injury sustained playing or training resulting in medical expenses it may be possible to claim a level of refund from the GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund. However, any player seeking to benefit from the Injury Benefit Fund must be a registered member of the GAA or LGFA on Foireann at the time of injury.
The respective Injury Benefit Funds are self-funded entirely from the GAA and LGFA funds with no outside involvement. The Injury Funds are not an insurance scheme. The Injury Funds are set up to assist members with some reimbursement for medical expenses incurred due to an injury sustained playing Gaelic football.
The respective Injury Benefit Funds do not seek to compensate fully for injuries sustained but to supplement other Schemes such as Personal Accident or Health Insurance.
The GAA and LGFA Schemes only provide cover for unrecoverable losses up to the limits specified under the respective Schemes. More details can be viewed on https://learning.gaa.ie/InjuryFund or https://ladiesgaelic.ie/resources/injury-fund/
Club Lotto
There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €5900 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 11 ,19,20 & 23. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Ann & Pat Betty’s Bar
2. Caroline Poff c/o Poff Motors
3. Dom O’Brien c/o Rock Inn
4. Jackie O’Sullivan Derrymore East
5. Mary Kate O’Shea c/o Gala
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €6000 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 18/02/2024 at 9pm in Keane’s of Curraheen club Lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 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 night.
Juvenile Academy
We’re Back, St Pats Football Academy will take place very Sunday morning in Kerry Sports Academy, MTU North Campus V92HD4V. Starting Sunday February 18th from 11am-12pm. Open to all boys and girls from Under 5 to Under 13. Contact Michael for further information on 086-3855428. Come along any Sunday, All New Members welcome!
Ireland Lights Up/Irish Life Every Step Counts
It is that Time of Year Again to Join St Pats Healthy Club Walking Challenges!
Come and join the Ireland Lights Up walk, we began on Tuesday evening the 9th of January at 6.30pm sharp from the clubhouse. 20 walkers joined us last Tuesday night to complete our Ireland Lights Up. Thank you to everyone that has taking part in Every step counts which finishes on the 12th of February. As of Monday Morning, we have walked a total 14,359.8 KM and in 23rd in 250 clubs. Free and Suitable for all, buggies welcome. High vis essential. Still time to join us!
Minors
Below are Minor County League Fixtures, please note these could be subject to changes.
17/02/2024 @3pm Firies vs KOR/St. Pats
24/02/2024 @3pm KOR/St. Pats vs Cordal
02/03/2024 @ 3pm KOR/St. Pats vs St. Senan’s
09/03/2024 @ 3pm Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist/Templenoe vs KOR/St. Pats
16/03/2024 @ 3pm KOR/St. Pats vs Ballyduff
Seniors
Our seniors Round 1 game against Ardfert in the Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League didn’t get off to a great start with opposition coming away with the win. Ardfert got a goal and point within a few minutes of the beginning of the match. Two points we replied with it, one each from Patrick Dowling and Fergal O’Brien.
Four points from opposition allowed them to pull away before Fergal O’Brien sailed the ball over the bar to add another point. Another Ardfert four points pushed their position ahead with Fergal O’Brien again coming up to score another point, with a goal added by Ardfert, Eoin Greaney responded with his own point. Ardfert got the final point of the game before half time St Pats 0-05 Ardfert 2-10
Eoin Greaney was quick off the mark to put a point up on the board, Ardfert answered with two points one from a free given. Fergal O’Brien again made his mark on the board with a point. Another goal and point from opposition kept them in lead position.
Two points one each coming from Fergal O’Brien and Martin Savage to try to reduce the lead. Ardfert were determined to keep pressure on adding a point and goal which was their final scores of the game. Fergal O’Brien added the final point for us and the match to finish St Pats 0-10 Ardfert 4-14
Team: Paudi Bailey, Conor Enright, Liam Poff, Cillian Lynch, Dylan Griffin, Niall McCarthy, Tommy Nicholson, Tómas O’Sullivan, Patrick Dowling, Paddy Moran, Fergal O’Brien, Jack Lynch, Eoin Greaney and Danny Greaney.
Subs Used: Anthony Flynn, Mikey Doody, Martin Savage, Cillian O Riordan, Darragh Moriarty
Round 2 will take place on Sunday 18th of February at 12 noon against John Mitchel’s venue to be confirmed. Please keep on eye on our social media channels, old clubhouse, and O Shea’s Gala for updates.
Best of Luck
To Kerry in their Round 3 of Allianz League against Mayo in Austin Stacks Park on Saturday 17th of February at 7.30pm. TV Coverage begins at 7.20pm on RTE2.
To Kerry Ladies who play in their Round 4 game against Mayo in Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday 17th of February at 2.30pm.
Congratulations
To Mercy Mounthawk who won their first Corn Uí Mhuirí Cup but especially to Ben Sharp, Thomas Sheehy and to Luke Mulligan who is one of the coaches.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Helen Shanahan née Costello Mounthawk & Limerick, Deirdre Kenny née Lambe Cloonbeg Terrace, Eamon Flynn Causeway, Ronnie Fitzgibbon Tralee & Castlegregory, Thomas O’Connor Rae Street and Tony Ryle Kerins Park.
.Kerry ETB apprentices who dazzled judges and spectators alike with their exceptional skills and creativity. From left; Owen McDonnell, Maria Elenna Traynor, Adam Nagy, Melissa Cahillane and Helen Devane.
KERRY Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) recently hosted a culinary extravaganza at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney.
The National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Showcase brought together 52 competitors from across the country. Featuring six display competitions and five live cooking competitions, the event served as a vibrant celebration of culinary talent and vocational training in Ireland.
The highlight of the showcase was the presentation of 21 awards, recognising excellence in various categories.
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Notably, the beautifully handcrafted Chefs Kiss Trophies, made by the Stone Mason and Stone Cutting Apprentices from Kerry College, adorned the ceremony. Additionally, silver, and bronze medals were bestowed upon outstanding competitors adding to the prestige of the event.
In a display of remarkable talent and culinary finesse, apprentices from Kerry ETB clinched five top honours in various categories. The event saw Kerry ETB apprentices dazzle judges and spectators alike with their exceptional skills and creativity.
Leading the charge was Melissa Cahillane, whose culinary mastery secured her the coveted title in the Iles Flottante Live Competition.
Eoin McDonnell demonstrated unparalleled expertise in the Meat Terrine Display category, highlighting not only technical proficiency but also an artistic flair that left judges impressed.
Helen Devane captured the hearts and taste buds of onlookers with her stellar performance in the Canapes Display category.
In the Petit Fours category, Adam David Nagy proved himself a force to be reckoned with, wowing judges with his intricate desserts and impeccable execution.
Maria Elena Traynor rounded out Kerry ETB’s impressive showing with her triumph in the Beef Fillet Competition.
Reflecting on the event’s significance, Con O’Sullivan, Kerry College Monavalley Campus Manager, extended his congratulations to all competitors and winners. He commended their outstanding talent and dedication, while also expressing gratitude to the judges and organizer Malloy Higgins for their tireless efforts in making the event a resounding success.
Among the competitors who stood out were 17-year-old Thomas Shannon from Limerick and Clare ETB and mature student Grace Nagle from Tipperary ETB. Thomas impressed the judges with his skills in the Black Sole Live Competition, highlighting a level of proficiency beyond his years.
Grace Nagle’s success in clinching the silver medal in the Iles Flottante Live Cooking Competition further emphasized the accessibility of apprenticeships.
Speaking about the prestigious event Kerry ETB CEO Colm McEvoy said, “Apprenticeships play a vital role in shaping the future of the hospitality industry, providing aspiring chefs with the training and skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic culinary landscape. We are immensely proud of to be the lead providers of this impactful apprenticeship programme and grateful for the unwavering support and collaboration of the Irish Hotel Federation (IHF). Together, we are not only fostering talent but also strengthening the foundation of Ireland’s vibrant hospitality sector.”
The National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Showcase not only celebrated culinary talent but also served as a platform for industry professionals and enthusiasts to witness the diversity and potential of apprenticeship programs. With its blend of creativity, skill, and passion, the event underscored the vital role of vocational training in nurturing the next generation of culinary excellence.
To find out more about the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship visit www.commischefapprenticeship.ie
.Ballymac Senior Team who played Austin Stacks in Round 1 of The Tralee/St Brendans League on Sunday 11th February
Senior Men Team
Tralee/St Brendan’s League
Round 1
11th February in Connolly Park.
Austin Stacks 0-8 Vs Ballymacelligott 1-6.
Thanks to the Tralee/St Brendan’s Board, club players were allowed to play their first competitive game of the 2024 season on Sunday. Ballymac saw two of last year’s minors don the senior jersey for the first time: Cathal White and Shane Gilroy. Both players played with distinction and we wish them both years of success in the Blue and Gold
Connolly Park was the venue and it was a nice crisp bright day for football. It took both teams a good ten minutes to settle into the game.
The first score came from play from Ballymac’s Darragh Broderick. Two points followed from Stacks, leaving the score 0-2 to 0-1 after fifteen minutes of play.
Darragh Broderick scored a point from a free. Stacks replied with another point from Shane O’Callaghan. 22 minutes into the game Cathal Dunne replaced Sean Rice, who was injured. Vinnie Horan scored a point from play and just before half time Cathal White was injured and was replaced by Skye Lynch.
The Half Time Score: Austin Stacks 0-3 Ballymac 0-3.
Once the game recommenced Stacks fired over three points without reply. The score after ten minutes was 0-6 to 0-3.
In the 11th minute, Adam Sheehy intercepted a ball in the Ballymac back-line and passed it to Darragh Sweeney who cleared it up the field to Michael Herlihy and gave a great pass to Darragh Regan. Darragh made no mistake and hit the back of the net.
Another point from Adam Sheehy, following great defensive work, by Tadhg Brick saw Ballymac in the lead and more importantly, defending well and gelling together as a team. Eoin Creedon, who had played with his usual sharp defensive work, had to leave the field as he got an injury.
Stacks added a point before Ballymac scored two more points: one from play from Skye Lynch and a free from Vinnie Horan. The game’s last point came from the home side’s Greg Horan.
The final score: Austin Stacks 0-8 Ballymacelligott 1-06.
Cathal White and Shane Gilroy who both started their first game for Ballymac Senior Team on 11/2/24 Vs Austin Stacks in the Tralee/St Brendans League.
Overall this was a very positive performance from our team. Shane Gilroy and Cathal White slotted well into the team. It is good to see players who joined the panel in recent years growing in confidence: Eoin Creedon, Sean Rice, Skye Lynch, Darragh Sweeney, and Adam Sheehy.
Team and scorers: Christy Leen, Eoin Creedon, Brian Cassidy, Darragh Sweeney, Cathal White, Tadhg Brick, Shane Gilroy, Darragh Broderick, Brian Lonergan, Sean Rice, Vinnie Horan, Michael Herlihy, Darragh Regan, Adam Sheehy and Barry Lyons.
Substitutes used: Cathal White, Daire Keane, Skye Lynch, and Cathal Dunne.
Austin Stacks: Ben Quilter, Colin Griffin, Barry Walsh, Niall Fitzmaurice, Luke Casey, Adam Collins, Eoghan Carroll, Greg Horan, Cillian Oatfield, Darag McGivergan, Fiachra Mangan, Conor Horan, Johanthan Kissane, Shane O’Callaghan and David Mannix.
On Sunday next, we play Churchill in Round 2 in Churchill.
Registration
Registration is now open on clubforce. All memberships can be paid through the link. The link is on our social media pages for ease of access
Our Ballymac players who won the Corn Ui Mhuiri Final with Mercy Mounthawk on Saturday
Corn Ui Mhuiri Final
The Corn Ui Mhuiri Final was a great occasion on Saturday, Austin Stacks Park was the venue for a game between 2 Tralee Schools – CBS The Green and Mercy Mounthawk
The Green have played in the final before where it was a first for Mercy Mounthawk.
There was a fantastic support for both teams and they were treated to a great game of football.
The club was well represented with 8 players in total involved
Mercy Mounthawk – Niall Collins, Sky Lynch, Micheal Savage, Tom Long
CBS The Green – Mairtin Mc Kivergan, Eoin Moriarty, Stephen Turner, Jamie Burke
It was Mercy Mounthawks Day who ended up winning by 0-15 to 1-9.
Making history for their school, congratulations to the team and management and commiserations to CBS.
Kerry Ladies Minor/Under 16 teams
Well done to our four Club Girls who pulled on the Green and Gold Jersey over the past weekend in games against Limerick in the Munster Championship.
On Saturday Kate and Anna Collins both played on the Kerry Minor team who had a comprehensive victory in their match held in Cappamore.
On Sunday Jamielee O Connor and Katie Turner were part of the Kerry u16 panels who played two games in the Staker Wallace grounds,where they were victorious in both.
Scor representatives
Scor
Ballymacelligott GAA were represented by a young team last weekend in Scór na nÓg Co. Final. The high standard of this under 17 competition / didn’t phase the girls who were awarded second place at the presentation of awards ✨
SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ : DISTRICT FINAL: MARCH 9th KNOCKNAGOSHEL. Any club member in National school is eligible to participate. Categories include: figure & set, seán nós & solo dancing, solo & instrumental music, solo singing, ballad group, recitation, Léiriú & Tráth na gCéist.
SCÓR SINSIR KERRY CO. FINAL: takes place on March 22nd. If any members are interested in taking part in either of the above, please contact Scór Officer Josephine Fearns on 086 160 7355.
Lotto
On Monday 5th February, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Angela Lenihan and Oonagh O’Rahilly.
The Numbers drawn were : 12, 13, 15, 31
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €6300. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
Next Jackpot is €6,400 and the draw will take place on Monday 12th February 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes and €2 cards are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riadas Bar and C.A Galvin Ltd. The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.ie
Alan Cantwell reports on the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2023/2024 – Round 15 game in Sligo…
EJ Sligo AllStars 102
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 101
(after overtime)
Steven Bowler gets a shot away. Photo by Liam Ryan
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors were edged out by a single point by EJ Sligo AllStars in an overtime thriller that ended in bizarre fashion at the Mercy College in Sligo on Saturday night.
An effort from Rap Buivydas looked like giving the Warriors the win with just one second left on the clock in overtime.
However the officials somehow found reason to add another one second allowing Sligo to get the ball back in play.
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Christian Williams had time to receive the ball, get fouled and shoot two clutch free throws to seal the unlikely win. All three teams at the top of the South Conference were all on the receiving end of defeats so the run to the playoffs is as you were heading into next weekend’s fixtures.
In an entertaining opening quarter the sides went score for score after Eoin Quigley had fired in the first basket of the night and Shon Briggs replied in kind.
Kieran Donaghy poised to score. Photo by Liam Ryan
A Giorgi Tvalabashvili dunk gave the hosts a 10-6 lead but Daniel Jokubaitis cut the gap with a signature three before Christian Williams struck back with a double from distance to push Sligo ahead by 5.
However the Warriors squared the game when Quigley arced in a major score and Jarvis Doles added his name to the scoresheet to level at 20-20 at quarter time.
The second quarter sparked into life with an early exchange of threes from Quigley and Oisin O’Reilly but a minute later O’Reilly struck again and a basket from Williams saw the hosts lead 28-24.
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The Warriors response was immediate and decisive as they launched a stunning 15 point volley to quickly build a double digit lead.
Doles, Buivydas, Kieran Donaghy and Caleb Jordan were all in range as the visitors pushed ahead. Sligo hit back with two threes from O’Reilly and another from Briggs to cut the lead to 46-41 but Quigley’s third three and two from two from the line from Doles gave the Warriors a 52-44 lead at half time.
Daniel Jokubaitis on the mark again. Photo by Liam Ryan
The third quarter belonged to Sligo as they embarked on a devastating offensive run to turn the game around.
The hosts scored at will through Williams, Briggs, Tvalabashvili and when O’Reilly fired down his fourth three of the night seven minutes into the quarter the Warriors had yet to add to their halftime tally and trailed by 64-52.
Rap Buivydas fired the visitors right back into the contest with scores from inside, outside and the line before another Jokubaitis major left just 4 between the sides with 1’00’’ on the clock.
Daniel Jokubaitis knocks down another three. Photo by Liam Ryan
However Sligo would have the final say in the quarter with O’Reilly knocking down his fifth three and a score apiece from Briggs and Tvalabashvili had Sligo leading 74-64 at the end of the third.
The Warriors hit an unanswered 10 points early in the fourth with Quigley, Cian Sullivan, Jordan, Donaghy and Doles combining to level the game again at 74-74 and despite another Doles effort from distance, Tom Child, Williams and Briggs were all in range to edge the hosts 84-79 ahead.
Jokubaitis added a quick fire five points to draw level again and threes from Child for Sligo and Buivydas for the Warriors kept the sides deadlocked with less than a minute to play.
Caleb Jordan pulls up for a score. Photo by Liam Ryan
Shon Briggs looked like he would be the game winner for Sligo when he fired in from inside and one from two from the line to put the hosts 90-87 up.
However in the final second of the game Daniel Jokubaitis unleashed a stunning three point effort to push the contest into over-time.
The sides went toe to toe in the additional five minutes after Williams broke the deadlock and an exchange of threes from the sharpshooting Jokubaitis and O’Reilly continued the stalemate inside the final minute.
Williams shot the hosts ahead from the line before Doles converted a technical foul free throw to cut the Sligo advantage to a single score.
Rap Buivydas stepped up to fire the Warriors into what appeared to be a winning lead with another and-one score with one second on the clock.
Caleb Jordan hooks in a score despite the attentions of Christiian Williams. Photo by Liam Ryan
However the officials decided there would be an additional second to play and that was enough time for Williams to receive the ball and take the foul before converting both free throws to give Sligo a 102-101 win in the most dramatic of circumstances.
EJ Sligo AllStars: Chrishon Briggs 31, Christian Williams 29, Oisin O’Reilly 21
• Next up for the Warriors is a trip to the MTU Arena in Bishopstown to take on Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig next weekend in a repeat of the Pat Duffy National Cup semi-final.
The Cork side edged that encounter but this time the stakes are equally high with three priceless League points on offer with both teams looking for home advantage in the League playoffs. Tip off at the MTU Arena in Cork next Saturday is 4.00pm.
