St Pats GAA Club News

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Dingle Way Challenge

We are pleased to announce that our Dingle Way Challenge is back for another year. This event takes place on Sunday 2nd of June.

Please find details of the two routes below we have available this year for you to choose from.

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first timer, looking for a challenge this year’sDingle Way Challenge promises an unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of the West Kerry peninsula.

The allure of the 2024 Dingle Way Challenge lies in the diverse landscapes of the routes. For the Ultra route (42Km) starting at Coumeenole, through the lovely town of Dingle, onto Lispole and finishing in Annascaul.The Standard Route (30Km) will start at beautiful Ventry beach, through the lovely town of Dingle, onto Lispole and finishing in Annascaul.

Register on-line through eventbrite, registration closes on Friday 31st May at 5pm.
Early Bird option: €70 before the 1st May; €75 from the 1st May.
(transaction charge will be added)

Check in on the morning of 2nd June will be in St Pat’s GAA Club, Blennerville, Tralee and buses will be available to take you to the start points of the Routes. More detailed information on the evenbrite page  Dingle Way Challenge 2024 Tickets, Sun 2 Jun 2024 at 05:00 | Eventbrite.

Since our Eventbrite page went live, many have booked their place. There are limited numbers for this event so be quick you don’t want to miss this great day out!

Club Lotto

Eileen Enright Derrymore East was the winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €6700 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 06,11,15 &23. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:

1.      Ita Greaney Annagh

2.      Emer Uí hOgain c/o Gala

3.      Joe Costello Online

4.      Siobhán Ní Chroinín Baile Bhúirne

5.      Annette Roche c/o Rock Inn

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2000 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 14/04/2024 at 9pm in Skelper Quanes Bar 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.

Your Area Needs Your Opinion!

Curraheen Community Council, serving the areas of Curragraigue, Ballydunlea, Tonevane, Annagh, Curraheen, Derryquay and Derrymore, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 7.30pm in the Community Room at the rear of Curraheen Church to discuss some issues of concern such as housing/planning permission, road safety and improvement of local amenities. Your area needs your opinions! Everybody welcome.

Tony O’Donoghue 10th Year Anniversary Walk

This year’s walk takes place on Saturday 13th of April, walk begins at 4pm from Skelper Quanes. There is music from Ross Brassil from 5-7pm, burgers sponsored by Seamus O’Sullivan Butchers Chefs for the day are 2Beans In A Box. Unfortunately, Sam Maguire will not be visiting this year for the walk.

There is a raffle with spot prizes, there is Darragh Jive O’Donnell from 7-9pm with a bit of a traditional disco.

The night is finished off by 80’s/90’s disco with DJ Mick from 9pm. There are medals for finishers, but you will have to be quick as there is limited numbers.

There is a idonate page running if you would like to support or take part why not walk in your local area! iDonate.ie | Support Todd’s O Donoghue memorial walk

Remember they are trying to raise enough funds to purchase a jigsaw table, a games table, blue tooth speaker, some Dyson fans for the rooms, diffusers, and some adult Lego, all to make some one’s day a little bit easier.

They are just over €72000 raised for KHF in memory of Tony O’Donoghue’s name let us try to help them hit €75,000 and go out on a high.

Any support in any way for this would be amazing and they can guarantee a good night in Skelper Quane’s.

Blennerville/Ballyard Community Games

Well done to our 5 athletes who represented Blennerville/ Ballyard in very stiff competition in Beaufort today. First up in Under 12s Grace Costello ran a strong race in a very competitive age group and finished well.

Amy Noonan once again showed her running speed & stamina to win the Under 14 girls 700m race. fantastic running Amy! We had 3 boys in under 14 700m, again it was a fiercely competitive race, Stephen Enright ran an excellent race to come 5th closely followed by Tommy Costello & Hugh Costello in 8th and 9th positions. Amy and Stephen will go on to represent Kerry as part of the relay teams at U14 in Gormanstown on Sunday May 26th. Congratulations guys!

Derryquay Table Quiz

Table Quiz in O’Neill’s Bar Camp on Friday April 19th at 8pm for Derryquay National School, All support greatly appreciated.

Juvenile Academy

We are Back, St Pats Football Academy took place last Sunday morning and every Sunday Morning in Kerry Sports Academy, MTU North Campus V92HD4V 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!

U5

We had a great turnout of Under 5s again in the MTU. We enjoyed our exercise in the warm and dry! Again, we practiced all our fundamental skills with fun and games, great to see the confidence growing in this young group and new faces always welcome. Very well done especially to Jake and Ailbhe today for showing great attention and listening and practice of all the games. Keep up the movement and ball play at home! Well, done boys and girls… Gooo St Pats!!

U7

An excellent session today with great numbers. We went through a few skills before playing 2 games. They seem to enjoy the football games. We might organise a game for next week against one of the local clubs if weather starts getting better.  Well, done to Tom who was player of the week this week- put in a big effort.

U8 Girls

We had a great session this morning all the girls showed great enthusiasm and an incredible appetite for hard work and learning the basic skills of our beautiful game they really impressed coaches Norma and Sean. Keep up the practice at home girls and we will see you all next week. Regards, Coaches.

U9 Boys

Our U9’s took a well-deserved break from training on Sunday and are all ready for their first game of the season at home to Lispole this Tuesday 9th at 6:30pm.

U10 Girls

Our U10 girls practiced their soloing, hand passing and kick passing this week, they are improving week on week. It is always great to see new faces so please bring a friend along next week. Keep up the practice girls!

U11 Boys

St Pats U-11’s had a quiet week with our game and training cancelled due to the terrible weather conditions. We have our 1st outing in the U 11 Co league Go Game v An Ghaeltacht away this Thursday 11/4 at 6.30pm so hopefully this will go ahead but, in the meantime, keep practicing the skills at home during the week. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!

U12 Girls

We had no training last Sunday due to the inclement weather. Our first game in the North Kerry U12 Go Games Programme is a home game vs Na Gaeil. It takes place this Thursday in Blennerville at 6:30pm. We ask for club members to come out and support the girls.

U13

St Pats 3-6 Castleisland Desmond 2 -4. A narrow win on paper does little to show how dominant we were throughout this game. Playing with a strong breeze in the first half we totally controlled the game. Our defence tackled ferociously, our midfield moved the ball with pace, and our forwards worked and moved into great scoring positions.

Only our shooting let us down a little and at half time we were only 4 points up 1-5 to 1-1. Any concerns about the final result were quickly settled in the first 10 mins of the 2nd half as we rattled the net twice. Desmonds threw everything at us after that and we’re rewarded with 1-3. Our lads remained composed until the final whistle, giving us a well-deserved win.

Training is on Monday at 6 for 45 mins and Wednesday also at 6 for 1 hour.

Senior

St Pats add another win in a blustery Caherslee against Firies B. Firies were quick to add two points within the first few minutes of the first half.

St Pats accumulated seven scores without answer from a strong Firies defence, scores coming from Fergal O’Brien, Jordan Conway, and Dylan Griffin. Firies trying to keep the gap which was growing to a minimum they scored a point; a Fergal O’Brien point keeping St Pats ahead.

One final score from Firies for the first half with Luke Mulligan putting one final point on the board for us to finish the first half St Pats 0-09 Firies B 0-04

The wind picked up during the beginning of the second half which caused both sides to have to change tactic and keep the ball low. Four scores in quick succession coming with a goal from Brian Murphy which allowed the gap to increase and allowing a safety net.

With other scores coming from Eoin Greaney and Fergal O’Brien, Colin Doody received a well-placed kick to shoot the ball passed the Firies goalkeeper before he knew it. Another point from Firies to reduce the ever-extending lead St Pats had achieved.

Jordan Conway was quick to add a point to keep St Pats momentum going, Firies put one last point on the board with St Pats adding two more points coming from Tommy Nicholson and Adam Hegarty. St Pats 2-14 Firies B 0-06

The club would like to thank Joe Wallace, Head Groundsman in Caherslee pitches for his assistance in hosting our senior team game there last Sunday.

St Pats Team:  Paudi Bailey, Ben Sharp, Luke Mulligan, Cillian Lynch, Tommy Nicholson, Conor Moore © Dylan Griffin, Eoin Greaney, Jordan Conway, Tommy Lynch, Brian Murphy, Conor Enright, Colin Doody, Fergal O’Brien, and Gary Savage

Subs Used:  Mike Doody for Cillian Lynch (Injured), Niall McCarthy for Conor Enright, Adam Hegarty for Colin Doody, Martin Savage for Tommy Nicholson, and Shane Foley for Gary Savage.

Senior B’s

Senior Bs are scheduled to play Listowel Emmets B on Saturday 13th of April at 6pm in Blennerville. Please keep an eye on O’Shea’s Gala St Pats Lotto Box, Skelper Quanes, Old Clubhouse window for any changes or updates.

Speedy Recovery

To Cillian Lynch who came off the field injured on Sunday last.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of PJ Herlihy Camp, Kay Edwards St Brendan’s Road, John Mulhall The Kerries, Judy Barry Lismore & Australia, Tony Hennessy Hawley Park, and Maura McMahon Rock Street.

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

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The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 3

Rathmore 2-08

Ballymacelligott 1-06

Venue: Rathmore  Date: 7th April 24

Two gifted goals to the opposition and too many wides cost Ballymacelligott the game played in Rathmore on Sunday.

The game opened with a point from Rathmore. Shortly after Cian Counihan gave an accurate pass to Donal Daly who scored a goal.  Ballymac failed to capitalise on this momentum and Rathmore scored the next two points. Vinnie Horan scored a point from a free which was the fifth score of the game.

The next Ballymac score was another point from a free from The Ballymac Captain in the 20th minute of the game.  In between Rathmore scored two goals and a point.  Rathmore were in the lead by double scores after 21 minutes of play. Rathmore added another point.

Two great saves by the Rathmore goalkeeper in the 23rd and 32nd minute of the half left Ballymacelligott with a lot of work to do in the second half.

Half Time Score: Rathmore 2-05 Ballymacelligott 1-2

Rathmore opened the scoring in the second half with a point. Vinnie Horan scored a point in the 6th minute. The next score- a point- came from Rathmore halfway through the half. Aidan Breen scored a point from a free.

Rathmore scored another point and a great save from their goalkeeper left the score 2-08 to 1-04 with 8 minutes left. Aidan Breen (F)  and Vinnie Horan for Ballymac scored the last two points of the game.

This was a hard game with some tough tackling. Rathmore were shown 7 yellow cards and Ballymac 3. Daire Keane, Cathal Dunne, Vinnie Horan, and Tadhg Brick were outstanding for the Ballymac team. They will rue those ten wides (Rathmore 4).

Then it has not been an easy season for our players with our home pitch closed. Training has been sporadic and very little ball played. To their credit, they battle on.
The next game is in two weeks V Spa Killarney.
Half Time Score: Rathmore 2-08 Ballymacelligott 1-6

Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Seán Rice, Darragh Sweeney,  Daniel O’Shea, Tadhg Brick, Cathal Dunne, Aidan Breen, Brian Lonergan, Cian Counihan, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan (Capt)  Daire Keane (0-),  Donal Daly and Niall Collins.

We wish Josh O’Keeffe a speedy recovery following an injury in the warm-up to the game on Sunday.

Substitutes Used: Michael Herlihy, Brian Cassidy, and Maurice O’Connell.

The Credit Union SFL Div 6A  Round 3

Ballymacelligott 1-4

Dr Crokes 6-11

Venue: Dr Crokes Date: 5th April  24

Ballymac GAA wishes to thank Dr Crokes for facilitating our home game on Friday evening.

This was a tough game in tough weather conditions on Friday night. It has already been a tough season for our players who have had no pitch to play on and have trained in various places with very little ball work since the start of the season.

There is great credit due to all the players who turn up for training week in and week out and also turn up for games at the weekend.

Ballymac started well with three great attacks. Two wides followed by a point from  Darragh Regan opened the scoring for Ballymac. Dr Crokes notched up two points but for a great save by Conor Martin in goal -things could have been worse.

After fifteen minutes of play, the score was Dr Crokes 0-4 to Ballymac 0-1. Dr Crokes dominated after scoring a goal in the eighteenth minute and adding two more goals and a point before Ballymac reduced the margin with points from Michael Herlihy, Shane McGillicuddy, and Skye Lynch.

The Half Time score was: Ballymacelligott 0-4   Dr Crokes 3-07

Darragh Regan scored Ballymac’s only goal, and Dr Crokes went on to win the game to add two points to their County League tally of four.

Full-Time score was: Ballymacelligott 1-4 Dr Crokes 6-11

The margin of defeat exceeded the expectation based on the previous form of these two teams.

Coming into this game, the only yardstick we had to gauge how this game would go, was that both teams had played Spa in earlier rounds. Spa defeated Ballymac by a point and Dr Crokes won their game by three points.

Our players battled hard, blocked well, and overall played well.
We wish James Kenny a speedy recovery from his injury in the first half of the game.

Team and scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Jonathan Brick, Eoin Culloty, Cathal White, Andy Rogers, Jamie Burke, Skye Lynch (0-1) Brian Cassidy, Maurice O’Connell, Michael Herlihy (0-1), Darragh Regan (1-1), Barry Lyons (Capt), Shane McGillicuddy (0-1), and Micheál Savage

Subs Used: Cathal Culloty, Eoghan Leahy, Conor Brick, Brian Godley and James Kenny.

Congratulations 

We salute the TLI Group (Kerry) team who won the All-Ireland Inter-Firm Junior Football Final last night for the first time. Many Congratulations to our two club stalwarts who were involved with the team: -senior Selector/Goalie Padraig Laide and Senior Selector Tony Silles.  It was a sweet win after a thrilling victory 1-12 over Alexion 0-14 at UL. TLI’s first ever All Ireland Title!

Minor Ladies 

Our Minor Ladies start County League this week

Round One Co League Division One

away to Glenflesk Tuesday evening next 7pm.

Good luck to team and management led by Jimmy Scanlon.

U16 Ladies 

North Kerry League Division Four

Finuge/St Senans v Ballymac in Finuge Monday evening 7pm.

Best wishes to manager Liam Sweeney and team in this competition.

Minor Boys

Minor boys are through to the Semi-Final of Division 2 of Keane’s Supervalu Minor County League, congratulations to the players and their management team.

Semi-final: Monday 8th April

Venue: Rathmore at 6.30pm

All support would be welcome, best of luck lads.

Under 15 Boys

Our U15 boys played Churchill in Round 2 of their County League, game was played in Churchill.

Result: Ballymac 1-10 Churchill 1-10

Well done to players and management

Academy 

Academy will continue in MTU next Sunday keep an eye on social media for updates

Health and Wellbeing

Kerry County Council & KWD County Clean Up was due to take place this Saturday 6th April but was cancelled due to the storm.

This will continue next weekend.

Please support this valuable effort to keep Ballymacelligott clean. Bags  and bibs can be collected from the Half Way

Many thanks to Thomas and staff for organising this.

Lotto

On Monday 1st April, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Sheila McCarthy and Oonagh O’Rahilly.

The Numbers drawn were: 11, 16, 23, 29

There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7100. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:

€30.00 – Roland Rogers, Annual Ticket

€20.00 – Muireann Deane, Coolinadeed

€20.00 – Joanne Long, Kielduff

Next Jackpot is €7,200 and the draw will take place on Monday 8th April 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 are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar and Restaurant. 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

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

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Tralee Parnells U15s who defeated Ballyduff in round 3 of Feile na nGael.

U15 Camogie
Our U15 Feile Camogie team had a busy weekend as they continued their winning ways when they defeated Causeway in round two of the preliminary matches on Friday evening while on Sunday the girls defeated Ballyduff in windy conditions in Ardfert.

It was great to see some of our younger squad members taking some great scores in both matches. Thank you to Causeway and Ballyduff for the competitive matches.

Thank you also to Diarmuid Brennan and Mike Hennessy who refereed the matches and also to Ardfert Community Centre for providing the pitch on both occasions.  The girls will now face Cillard in the Division 1 County Feile final on Sunday 14th April.

Tralee Parnells U15s who defeated Abbeydorney in round 2 of Feile na nGael

U15 Hurling
Our under 15 hurlers secured a second win in the Feile group stages against a skillful Abbeydorney side. Conditions in Caherslee were difficult but our lads dug deep to get the win.
The boys now move on to the Division 1 semi final this Friday 12th April against Lixnaw. Throw will be at 6.30pm in Caherlsee.

Kerry Minor Camogie
Congratulations to the Kerry Minors who came away with a comprehensive win against Westmeath at the weekend.  The win secures a place in the Minor B semifinals.  Well done to Tralee Parnells players Shauna Harris, Lana O Connell, Rachel Sargent, Grainne Diggin, Anna Chute and Orla Leahy.

Tralee Parnells U12s who took part in the Munster Hurling Blitz in Croke Park

U12 Hurling
Our under 12s participated in the Munster GAA blitz in Croke Park last week. The boys played against Clare, Cork and Limerick opposition with some fantastic hurling on display.  Everyone had a very enjoyable day out, well done boys and management.

Academy Training
Unfortunately Caherslee was closed last Friday due to recent heavy rain.  Weather permitting, academy training will return to Caherslee next Friday 12th April. Mentors will be in touch with the new training times.

Last One Standing
Congratulations to Padraig Kerins on winning our Last One Standing competition. With over two hundred entries initially it was down to nine participants for the league final last Sunday.

Padraig and John McCarthy predicted the correct winning margin for Clare against Kilkenny but as Pádraig had a higher number of points in the competition he was declared the winner. Congratulations Padraig.

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

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Seniors:

Killarney Legion 3-11

Kerins O’Rahillys 0-10

Having lost both our opening games, it was vital that, wind assisted, we got off to a good start to dispel any self doubt and build some confidence.

The first few minutes of play were pivotal, each pass, each tackle carrying the potential to either solidify fears or ignite confidence.

Legion won the throw-in and within the first minute had raised a green flag when a fisted effort was cleared off the line but unfortunately for us ended up in the net before players had time to settle.

Conor O’Sullivan fired over our first point but Finbarr Murphy replied in kind before Con Barrett, operating at full forward, was on the end of a good passing movement to raise our second point of the evening on 7 minutes.

Legion were dominating the middle third with their half back line of Darragh Fleming, Jonathan Lyne and Cian Gammell ( all of whom have worn a Kerry jersey)  forming a defensive bulwark and breaking forward at every opportunity.

Tom Hoare and Shane McElligott carried the fight to the home side but Legion notched the next two points through Will Shine before Jake Foley added to our tally in the 23rd minute.

Barry John, roaming to good effect kicked over two fine points, the 2nd being a particularly fine effort off his left and when Gearóid Savage pointed a close in free we were only one point adrift at the short whistle, 1-04 to 0-06.

The opening minutes of the 2nd half saw Jake Foley cut through from midfield and kick an equalising score off his left; however, Legion were strengthening their grip around the middle with their physicality and experience to the fore,  and they tacked on a goal and a series of points as our resistance faltered.

We had to wait until the 25th minute for our next score, a pointed free from Tom Hoare which was followed by a fine point from  Daniel Bowler but Legion, having emptied their bench were to finish in style with a goal and a couple of points to secure a well merited victory.

We have a two week break before we return to Strand Road where our opponents will be Milltown/Castlemaine.

Team: Robert O’Connor, Darragh McElligott, Donagh Buckley, Sam Pituch, Ryan Carroll, Ross O’Callaghan, TJ Heaphy, Tom Hoare, Jake Foley, Barry John Keane, Shane McElligott, Gearóid Dillane, Gearóid Savage, Con Barrett, Conor O’Sullivan.

Subs used: Conor Hayes, TJ McMahon, Daniel Bowler, Sam McCarthy, Padraig Griffin.

Div 6:

Kerins O’Rahillys 5-13

Castleisland Desmonds 0-03

Despite playing into a gale, our Junior team managed to get 4-6 in the first half against CastleIsland Today… we were a bit goal hungry at the start and left 6 attacks without a score but we settled well and tagged on a few points. O

ur defence was very mean conceding only 3 points in the whole game with Ben and Fenton dominating in midfield. A second good performance which will help us as we travel to Fossa on Tuesday night for what will be a very different challenge – throw in in Fossa is at 7 pm .

Congratulations:

We congratulate our U20 players, Ben Hanafin, Tomás Kennedy and Darragh O’Connor on making the county U20 panel for this year’s championship.

Not alone is this a testament to the skill and expertise of these players but a vote of confidence in their coaches who have helped to nurture and empower them to realize their full potential.

Kerry travel to Quilty in West Clare, home to Kilmurry-Ibrickane, this coming Wednesday evening, 10th April to take on Clare in the opening round of the Munster championship.

Masters Challenge:

Our annual Masters Challenge fundraiser is in full swing at the moment with the Masters commencing on Thursday next 11th.

Cards are available from all club members or you can play online by accessing the following link: https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=328&intMF_ID=13788#Anchor

Lotto:

This week’s lotto jackpot is €11,700 – you can play by purchasing tickets at Betty’s Bar, Rock St PO, The Klub or Jimmy’s Food Store – online tickets can be purchased up until 4 pm on Monday @: https://clubs.clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-kerins-o-rahillys-gaa-club-kerry/

Academy boys with their trainers Barry John Keand and Shane Enright with Kerry captain Paudie Clifford.

Juvenile Academy:

Training continued in Tralee Sports Complex with great numbers in attendance. All groups trained indoors due to the weather. We had a very special guest at Academy Training Sunday morning,  Kerry Captain Paudie Clifford.

We were delighted to welcome him and our juveniles were super excited to see him. Training continues next Sunday in Tralee Sports Complex. Hope to see full attendance and as always new members are more than welcome to join our fantastic club.

Bring a friend: We are running a little initiative where everyone that brings a friend who is a new member to Academy will be entered into a draw for themselves and their friend for a full Kerins O’Rahillys Kit and Football.

Clubzap: It is vital that all members download clubzap and add Kerins O’Rahillys to their account. Clubzap will be used for all communication regarding each age group from U5s upwards. If you are having any difficulty with joining clubzap please ask one of our committee members on Sunday mornings to assist you and we will be happy to help. Or contact us through any of our social media outlets.

Registration: All juveniles need to be registered at this stage if you have not done so can you please register asap. If you need any assistance or have any queries please contact us through any of our social media platforms or ask a coach/committee member at training. We are happy to help.

U13 Boys following their win over Currow

U13 Boys:

Great win for our KOR U13 boys on the road Sunday evening away to Currow GAA.

We started the game on the front foot and clocked up 2-02 before our opponents opened their score. Dominant at midfield,   we won our key match ups throughout the 1st half; Currow came at us in the 2nd half with the wind in their backs,  but with Man of the Match Caden O Sullivan excellent all day giving a master class performance in the half back line,  and Rian Tuohy and Luca Fusco keeping the scoreboard ticking over we went on to win in the end with all 6 forwards contributing to the scoreboard. Training continues this Wednesday evening.

Thank you to all our volunteers from coaches to committee members and everyone that takes time out of their busy lives to ensure the smooth running of our Juvenile Section. Team work makes the dream work.

U12 Girls:

This mighty bunch braved the rain Thursday evening and put in a great session before we kick off the North Kerry League this Tuesday. The girls are very eager to get started and we wish them and management all the best.

U16 Girls

We started the week with big numbers on Tuesday on the CBS astro.

We had a very quick warm up and when we had such good numbers we went straight into a match.

We finished with a happy birthday to one of our stars Chloe O’Sullivan.

Friday night we were back in the gym in KOR with good numbers again;  did a full workout with everything and set records for box jumps with our new girl Bridget Steward coming out on top,  jumping the highest.

We gave the girls the weekend off as the weather warnings prevented us from doing much.

Massive work and effort put in on both training nights so another good week put down.

Commisserations to Declan Quill, his management team and squad who were defeated by Armagh in the Ladies National Football League final on Sunday.

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 2nd April 2024. Numbers drawn were 18, 20, 24, 27. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Louis Byrne, Adrian Donaghy, Declan Healy, Gordon Lunn, TJ Nelligan. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €1,600. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto

Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House tonight is €220 in 42 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.

Scór: Congratulations to Helen Sugrue who was successful in the Aithriseoracht in the Munster semi-final of Scór Sínsear last Saturday in Pallasgreen. She will now represent Kerry in the Munster Final in Newport, Co. Tipperary next Saturday. Hard luck to our sketch group who unfortunately didn’t get through on the night despite putting in a great performance.

Scór: Scór is very much a ’niche’ activity within Na Gaeil. Of course we’re first & foremost a football club, but Scór is the cultural arm of the GAA and is a really great thing to be involved in – especially for kids. It gives them confidence & is good fun! If you’re reading this & think you might like your child to be involved, please contact Margaret at 086 0855008. Or better again, if you’re a parent with maybe something to offer to our small but enthusiastic Scór committee, please get in touch….

Lidl Ladies National League: Commiserations to the Kerry Ladies, especially our Na Gaeil girls, who lost to Armagh in the Lidl Ladies National League Division 1 final in Croke Park yesterday.

Kerry U20s: Best wishes to Jack Doyle and the Kerry u20’s next Wednesday night in Round 1 of  Phase 2 of the Munster u20 Championship against Clare in Quilty at 7pm.

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.

U5 Training: Under 5s had their last indoor session yesterday morning….great session and great numbers, with great improvement on kicking and catching.

U7 Training: Our U7’s group held their first outdoor session yesterday morning. Massive improvements within the group this week. The kids played a number of games highlighting their skills. Keep up the great work.

U11 Boys Training: Our under 11 boys had another good session yesterday in the MTU. Great skill on display and plenty of improvements being made. Well done boys.

Minor Co. League: Our u17 boys team lost to St. Michaels Foilmore/Skellig Rangers last Thursday in their final group game and as a result they will play Firies tonight (Monday) in the Co. League Division 4 semifinal. Throw-in is at 6.30pm.

Senior Men: Last Friday night under lights in Listowel our depleted seniors came up against a very strong Listowel Emmets team. Emmets played with the wind in the first half and unfortunately it was one-way traffic as they raced into a 2-9 to 0-1 lead by halftime.

A free from Mark Lynch being our only score of the half. The second half followed a similar pattern with Listowel dominating in most areas and they ran out comfortable winners. Final score: Listowel 4-11, Na Gaeil 0-4.

Team: John Kearney, Enda O’Connor, Ryan O’Neill, Jack Costello, Peter Doyle, Ruairí O’Sullivan, Kieran O’Donovan, Tomás O’hAinifein, Jamesie O’Connor, Kian Sheehan, Cian Devine, Kieran O’Connor, Mark Lynch, Jack Bourke, Jack Sheehan. Subs: Shane Daly, Shane Kelly, Seán O’Connor, Kevin O’Donoghue, Aaron Dewey, Tadhg Reen, Oisín O’Brien, Liam Óg Kingston, Ruairi O’hAiniféin, Oisín O’Sullivan. In Round 4 our lads will be on the road again as they take on Castleisland Desmonds on April 21st.

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.

U18 Girls: Our minor girls start their Co. League campaign this Wednesday away to Firies at 6.30pm.

Senior Ladies: Our senior ladies next game in the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup will be away to Southern Gaels on Sunday April 14th.

Big Screen: All National Football league and championship games will be shown live on the big screen in the bar throughout the season.

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 & 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 at 4pm on 20th April 2024, in Fitzgerald Stadium.

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.

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Road Traffic Collision Outside Tralee

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GARDAI in Tralee are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision near a roundabout outside town last week.

On Thursday, April 4 at around 5.50pm at the Castleisland side of John Cronin (Ballymacthomas) roundabout, two vehicles — an Opel Insignia and a Suzuki Splash —were involved in a collision.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, especially those with any dashcam footage, to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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Recall Of Soft Toys From Claw Machines At Tralee And Cork Businesses

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SOFT toys used in claw machines in Kerry and Cork businesses have been recalled.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said that the company Munster Leisure Machines is to carry out a recall of the soft toys which do not comply with the Toy Safety Regulations.

The toys in question don’t have the CE mark, which indicates a product meets EU safety requirements. The brand, type, barcode and batch number of the toys are unknown.

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The product was manufactured in 2021 and 2022 and there are around 15,000 affected products in Ireland.

They were stocked in claw machines between June 2022 to May 2023 at Premier Play Ireland Limited (The Playdium), Tralee; Monkey Maze, Glanmire, Cork and Little Rascals, Mallow, Cork.

Customers in possession of the toy should stop using it and keep it out of the reach of children. More information can be found by contacting Munster Leisure Machines.

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PHOTOS: All The Style From The Connect Kerry Hair And Beauty Awards

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Hazel Manning, Karolina Nienczyk, Samantha Clifford and Michaela Nicolai at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE annual Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards was another glamorous affair on Sunday with 170 attending the event in The Rose Hotel.

Winners from all over Kerry were announced, chosen through an application and submission of images of their work by a panel of judges who are all experienced in the industry.

“We were delighted to welcome a room full of experienced and talented individuals from across the county,” said Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications.

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“It is important to support each other, especially in these times when costs are rising in all businesses  and we must work together and encourage our younger generation to choose the path of hair and beauty to keep the industry alive,” added Margaret.

A wonderful day was had by all and the celebrations continued long into the evening. Here’s the list of winners with many photos below…

• Connect Kerry Make-Up Artist of the year in association with That’s Perfect- RACHEL DRISCOLL VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY TRALEE

• Connect Kerry Best use of social media- BEAUTZ SALON KILLARNEY

• Connect Kerry Wedding and Occasion Make-up specialist in association with Expose Design- CLIODHNA FOLEY NIKKIS HAIR AND BEAUTY KILORGLIN

• Connect Kerry Best Start up Individual -ELLEN HAND BEAUTY BY ELLIE

• Connect Kerry Nail Technician – in association with Nails by Daniela- JUSTYNA SWITLICKA-PAPROCKA BEAUTZ KILLARNEY

• Connect Kerry Excellence in Customer Service NIKKIS HAIR AND BEAUTY KILORGLIN

• Connect Kerry Facial Specialist in association with Eavanna Breen Skin and Laser Clinic-SHAARON O CONNOR PENINSULA SPA AT DINGLE SKELLIG..

• Connect Kerry Outstanding Contribution to the Industry ANNE FITZGERALD TRALEE HAIR STUDIO

• Connect Kerry Waxing / Threading Specialist – in association with Connect Events LEONA MURPHY THE BEAUTY BASE LISTOWEL

• Connect Kerry Business Development award PATRICIA MCCARTHY LAVANDER HAIR KERRY/CORK

• Connect Kerry Wedding /Occasion Hair in association with John Walsh Photo NOIRIN GOULDING NO 18 HAIR AND BEAUTY LISTOWEL

• Connect Kerry Years of service to the Industry FRANCES, MAUREEN McCarthy BRUSH N BLUSH

• Connect Kerry Brow Specialist– in association with Rashas Beauty. MONIKA BANACH TRANSFORM BY MON

• Connect Kerry Lash Specialist in association with Rashas Beauty- LILLIANA BOJANOWSKA LILLANAS LASHES KILLARNEY

• Connect Kerry Outstanding Knowledge of chosen industry-KAROLYNA NIEMCYK VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Colour Technician – in Association with Listowel Garden Centre- COURTNEY GOGGIN BRUSH N BLUSH

• Connect Kerry One to watch in the industry- EMMA O SULLIVAN EILEENS BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Best Blow Dry in association with ROCK_IT_KAFTANS- DEMELZA MORIARTY TRALEE HAIR STUDIO

• Connect Kerry Rising Star Award-BRID MASON BEAUTY BY BRID.

• Connect Kerry Aesthetics Specialist in association with Thermage at Susan Crean Dental & Facial Esthetics JOAN MARIE PIERCE AESTHETICS LISTOWEL

• Connect Kerry Team of the Year VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Cutting and Restyling Specialist – in association with K+A Cleaning- JEAN COUNIHAN ALLURE HAIR KILLARNEY.

• Connect Kerry Salon Ambience Award -SKIN BEAUTY AT THE GLENEAGLE

• Connect Kerry Hair Extension specialist of the year – in association with Tracey Grimes hair  and extensions.- SAMANTHA CLIFFORD VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Overall Hair Individual ELAINE CASEY PETER MARK TRALEE

• Connect Kerry Male Grooming and barbering in association with Beardsmith- MO SALEH THE TURKISH BARBER KILLARNEY.

• Connect Kerry Overall Beauty Individual- JACQUELINE O CONNOR NADUR SPA

• Connect Kerry Counter/ Salon/Spa Manager – In association with Billgenie.- SHAUNA O SHEA EASANNA SPA AT SHEEN FALLS.

• Connect Kerry Peoples Choice NADUR SPA AT BALLYGARRY ESTATE

• Connect Kerry Junior Hair/ beauty in association with Kerry College AMY REIDY NIKKIS HAIR KILORGLIN.

• Connect Kerry Massage Specialist in association Celebration events -KATERINA PETROVA PENINSULA SPA AT DINGLE SKELLIG

• Connect Kerry Hair Salon of the year in association with Hairworks Hair and Beauty-PETER MARK TRALEE

• Connect Kerry Beauty Salon of the year in association with Kenmare Beauty Rooms-MARIONS BEAUTY CASTLEISLAND

• Connect Kerry Spa of the year Dr Grainne Ryan Aesthetics. THE SPA AT KILLARNEY PLAZA.

• Connect Kerry Best Educator to the industry. RACHEL ASLETT

• Connect Kerry Beauty Therapist of the year.- DOREEN ENRIGHT THE BEAUTY SPOT TARBERT.

• LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT — JOE O’BRIEN THE BARBER.

Geraldine Devane, Christine Ní Chinnéide, Liz O’Connor, Ellen Adam, Teresa Kelliher, Ellen Hand and Mary O’Connor at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pascal Guillermie, Margaret Kissane and Don O’Neill at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Patricia McCarthy and Ashton Bingham at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Shan McCarthy, Pa Murphy, Marie Murphy, Darragh Murphy, Kornelia Cybul and Mairead Evans at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amy Mason, Bríd Mason, Doreen Culhane Enright and Donnacha Enright at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tomasz Avoska and Sandra Stankeviciute at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Krzysztof Galus and Angela Sitkowska of K&A Cleaning Services at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Therese Breen and Gráinne Ryan at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fatima and Mo Saleh at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Alina, Mila, Ilma, Jurgita, Victoria and Olga of the Beauty Salon in Killarney at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shane Warren, Emma Browne, Marion O’Sullivan and Sean O’Sullivan at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rasha Amin, Josephine Dennehy and Youstina Eskander at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Clodagh Leahy, Chloe Goulding, Martina Leahy and Darragh Leahy at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Judges Eavanna Breen, Tracey Grimes, Matthew Smith and Aisling O’Leary at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lisa Connell and Akvile Suvorovaite at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eimear McCarthy, Leona Murphy and Aisling McCarthy at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Simera Hunt, Sinead Lynch, Yulia Khrystyuk and Eileen Hollywood of Peter Mark at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pascal Guillermie, Don O’Neill and Susan Crean at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ellen Hand and Ellen Adams at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alex Zdaonwcz and Ania Lamasz at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: JRI America Staff Help Tralee Tidy Towns’ Tree-Planting Efforts

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JRI America staff who planted trees last week.

IT might have been one of the wettest periods on record but it has been a great tree-planting season for Tralee Tidy Towns and they were delighted to partner up with the young energetic interns from JRI America to get the last of the native trees in the ground last Thursday at Clash industrial estate.

With the cooperation of Kerry County Council’s Tralee MD who are managing the area for biodiversity, Tralee Tidy Towns added to the existing Hawthorn hedge with 350 mixed species native trees including Birch, Alder, Hazel and Hawthorn.

The trees which were provided by Trees on the Land will contribute significantly to the biodiversity in this area creating an ecological corridor.

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The JRI-America interns volunteered time from their working day for the cause and added significantly to the 1200 native trees already planted this season by Tralee Tidy Towns and partners.

Ireland Division Head of JRI America, Shane Walsh said:  “JRIA’s team were delighted to be able to assist Tralee Tidy Towns with this important environmental initiative that adds to the areas in which we live and work. We are proud to have been able to support such efforts for many years.

JRI America staff who planted trees last week.

JRIA’s team in Tralee have completed dozens of projects in the last 12 months and given hundreds of days in volunteering efforts and look forward to contributing to future projects in our locality. “

Martha Farrell of Tralee Tidy Towns said:  “Native hedges provide food, shelter, corridors of movement, nesting and hibernation sites for our wild birds and pollinators.”

“We are so grateful to the JRI-America staff who have yet again, answered the call and given their volunteering hours so generously.  Kerry County Council’s commitment to the management of areas in our town for biodiversity is heartening and we look forward to more collaborative projects.

“We are always looking for opportunities to plant native trees in our urban spaces so we invite anyone who has space and wants to use it to take climate and biodiversity action to get in touch and send us an email on tidytownstralee@gmail.com.”

JRI America staff who planted trees last week.
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JRI America staff who planted trees last week.
JRI America staff who planted trees last week.

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PHOTOS/REPORT: Kerry Beaten By Armagh In League Final

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Daire Walsh on the Lidl National Football League Division 1 Final yesterday in Croke Park…

Armagh 2-12 

Kerry 2-9

Hannah O’Donoghue of Kerry takes a shot under pressure from Grace Ferguson of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Aimee Mackin and Kelly Mallon combined for 1-9 at Croke Park on Sunday as Armagh got the better of defending champions Kerry to claim the Lidl National Football League Division 1 title for the very first time.

Having lost out by three points to the Kingdom in a NFL Division 2 decider at the same venue two years ago, this is a sweet victory for an Armagh side that were also appearing in their maiden top tier league showpiece.

A fine point by Aoife McCoy edged Armagh in front for a second time after free-takers Mallon and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh had exchanged early frees, but the Kingdom received a massive boost when Lorraine Scanlon fired to the net on 10 minutes after a dead-ball strike from Ní Mhuircheartaigh had dropped short.

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This was only a minor set-back for Armagh, however, as midfielder Niamh Coleman palmed a goal of her own after Kerry netminder Mary Ellen Bolger had knocked down Mackin’s attempt at a point.

Mary O’Connell of Kerry is tackled by Aimee Mackin of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

An earlier Mallon score meant Armagh led 1-3 to 1-1 on the first-quarter mark and this cushion was extended when Mallon superbly split the uprights from an acute left-hand angle.

Yet Kerry never allowed panic to creep into their play and three points on the bounce from Ní Mhuircheartaigh had the sides level at 1-4 apiece during the break.

After Mary O’Connell pounced on a defensive mishap by Armagh three minutes into the second half, Niamh Ní Chonchuir comfortably fired home a second Kingdom goal.

Danielle O’Leary of Kerry in action against Lauren McConville of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

While this looked like being a major blow for the Orchard County, but they were instead galvanised in the minutes that followed Ní Chonchuir’s major.

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After unanswered points from Mallon, Mackin (two) and Niamh Henderson moved Armagh in front once again, the increasingly-dangerous Mackin rifled an unstoppable shot to the roof of the Kerry net on 39 minutes.

Further points from the Shane O’Neills ace either side of the third-quarter mark suddenly left Armagh six ahead, but much-needed contributions from Ní Mhuircheartaigh (two) and Hannah O’Donoghue offered fresh life to the Kingdom challenge.

Kayleigh Cronin of Kerry in action against Sarah Quigley of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Their deficit remained at three points when centre half-back Ciara Murphy cancelled out a Mallon free with a well-worked score, but even though Ní Mhuircheartaigh added her seventh point for a battling Kerry, substitute Corrina Doyle also found the range to ensure Armagh sealed a breakthrough success.

Scorers – Armagh: A Mackin 1-4 (0-2f), K Mallon 0-5 (3f), N Coleman 1-0, A McCoy, N Henderson, C Doyle 0-1 each.Kerry: L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 0-7 (6f), N Ní Chonchuir, L Scanlon 1-0 each, C Murphy, H O’Donoghue 0-1 each.

Armagh goalkeeper Anna Carr competes for a high ball against Emma Dineen of Kerry during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

ARMAGH: A Carr; G Ferguson, C McCambridge, R Mulligan; C Towe, L McConville, D Coleman; N Coleman, C O’Hanlon; E Druse, A McCoy, L Kenny; A Mackin, N Henderson, K Mallon. Subs: S Quigley for N Coleman (24), C Doyle for Druse (49), M McCambridge for Kenny (57), S Grey for McCoy (58), E Lavery for Mallon (59).

KERRY: ME Bolger; C Lynch, D Kearney, E Lynch; A O’Connell, C Murphy, K Cronin; M O’Connell, A Galvin; N Carmody, N Ní Chonchuir, L Scanlon; H O’Donoghue, E Dineen, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh. Subs: D O’Leary for NíChonchuir, C O’Brien for Kearney (both 39), A Harrington for Scanlon (44), K Brosnan for O’Donoghue (57).

Referee: Gus Chapman (Sligo).

Emma Dineen of Kerry gets away from Grace Ferguson of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Niamh Carmody of Kerry gets away from Niamh Henderson of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh of Kerry during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile 
Cáit Lynch of Kerry in action against Clodagh McCambridge of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Emma Dineen of Kerry in action against Dearbhla Coleman and Róisín Mulligan of Armagh during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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