Senior:

We will commence our senior championship campaign on Sat night next 16th Sept in Austin Stack Park where divisional side Shannon Rangers will be the opposition.

With two teams to advance to the quarter finals, a good start is required and the two points on offer on Sat night are within our reach; Shannon Rangers will be able to call on players of the calibre of Jason Foley, Shane Enright, Robert Stack, Adam Segal  and Kevin Goulding and will be a tough nut to crack.

Spa and Mid Kerry will go toe to toe on Sunday 17th in Austin Stack park in the other game in the group.

The draw for round 2 will be made following the outcome of the opening round fixtures.

Junior:

Our B team will compete in the McElligott Cup and have drawn Currow at home in the opening round – following an impressive campaign in Div 6 the management team are hopeful of an extended run in this competition.

Fixture details will be announced on social media platforms once known.

Juveniles:

U6 Girls:

Despite the heat this morning these girls put in a great session with their coaches. All the girls are getting very comfortable with the ball and their passing and kicking skills are coming along nicely. Well done to all see you next Sunday.

U8 Girls:

What a great morning our U8 girls had on Sunday morning for their match against Mitchell’s. This group of girls have progressed so much this season. They have grown significantly in confidence with most girls attempting a solo or two. They all should be very proud of their performances Sunday. They were excellent.

U10 Girls:

Well done to our U10 girls who welcomed John Mitchels GAA Club to Ballyrickard Sunday morning. Not easy playing in the heat but there was some fantastic football on display throughout the field and some fine scores as well from both sides.

This bunch of girls show us every week that notting is a problem and give it everything. Well done girls ye are a credit to the club and your families. Thank you to John Mitchell’s GAA for coming to play us.

U9 Boys:

The U9’s hosted Listry in a go-game blitz. Our young stars shone bright this week, dazzling everyone with their incredible skills and teamwork. They’ve made remarkable progress this season, and with perfect weather, it was a day to remember. These boys are a credit to their families and the club! Thank you to Listry for travelling and we wish them the best for the remainder of the season.

At the Sunday morning academy session they worked on defending and played some small sided games. Keep an eye on ClubZap for fixtures.

U11 Boys:

U11 training continues each Sunday morning in Ballyrickard. This enthusiastic group of boys are showing improvement with every training session and showing great potential. Keep up the good work boys.

U11 Town league vs Austin Stacks in Connolly park this Thursday 7th September. Throw in at 6.30pm. All players requested to be there for 6.10pm please.

U13 Boys:

And they did the double, Central Region Div.7 Winners, Huge Congrats to the U13 Boys team & Management,captained by Tiernan Brosnan on a fantastic win over Ballymac on a glorious Wednesday evening in St. Pats GAA.

Our boys played some outstanding football throughout the field. Showing great teamwork working the ball up the pitch to keep off a strong Ballymac side.

Final score: Kerins O’Rahillys 5-7 Ballymac 3-7

U15 Boys:

Our U15s lost to Sn/Dn/Tn/Ts 5-14 to 3-15. We traveled to Templenoe on a very warm Friday evening and the boys left everything they had on the field but came up short to a good home side.

Goals win games and we conceded 5 goals in the first half. A much improved second half saw us outscore the home team by 1-9 to 6pts. We have to wait for other results to see if we make the semis.

Lee strand U14 tournament is on Saturday 23rd.

This tournament is for players born in 2009 & 2010. Training will continue on Wednesday evening at 6pm.

Minors:

Our Minors had a great win over Tn/Ts/Sn/Dn in the County Championship quarter final down in Templenoe final score 4-18 to 2-6 all played very well and we are looking forward to the semi final next weekend.

Nótaí na mBan:

With football still going strong a timely reminder of “Give Respect, Get Respect “ both on and off the pitch.

We love to see our supporters enjoy matches and help create a wonderful atmosphere .

Back in March the LGFA launched ‘Take a Second’ respect campaign. This is aimed at encouraging and celebrating a culture of positivity and mutual respect among all members.

Commenting on the launch of the campaign, LGFA President Micheál Naughton said “The LGFA is constantly looking at how we can improve the levels of respect that all members and stakeholders show to each other. “

“ With the launch of this campaign, we are urging everybody involved in our Association, from players to coaches, referees, parents, spectators and volunteers to Take a Second and think about their next action and the potential impact it might have on another LGFA member. “

“ As LGFA members, we all have that duty of care to be responsible for the health, safety and well-being of our fellow members .“

So please take that second and before you say anything think of how you may be upsetting someone.

U12 GIRLS

Training continues on Wednesday for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you then. Messages will be sent early in the week.

SANDRA KEANE TOURNAMENT

Our U13 girls competed in the annual Sandra Keane memorial invitational tournament last Saturday. The venue was John Mitchels GAA Complex and the heat was only stifling on the day.

Kerins O’ Rahillys team had a bye for the first game.

Their opening group game was against a very strong Abbeydorney team who later went on to play in the cup final. We were beaten by 5 points in this game.

Our second group game was against Shannonside / Tarbert and we were victorious. We had now qualified for the shield semifinal.

We were drawn with Castleisland Desmonds in what turned out to be a very exciting game in which we were beaten.

Well done to our team and management and to our captain Allie Kerins who showed tremendous leadership skills .

A huge thanks to North Kerry and especially James Hayes and Frank McLoughlin . Thanks also to Danielle who kindly treated the team and management to ice pops and ice for their water. It sure went down a treat!

We appreciate the support of the parents and club members who were there to cheer us on.

U13 CHAMPIONSHIP

Our U13 team will be in action on Saturday in the quarter final against Killarney Legion. Throw in will be at 12pm. in Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard.

Put it in your diaries everyone and come out and support our youngest championship team.

Best wishes to the team and management.

U14 GIRLS

Texts will be sent out about training sessions during the week.

U15D CHAMPIONSHIP

Congrats to our ladies who defeated Ballyduff in the U15D Championship semifinal on Sunday afternoon.

Our opponents in the final will be either John Mitchels or Beale . The final will be played on September 19th in a neutral venue.

U16 GIRLS

Football is back for this age group…

The North Kerry league commences this week when our ladies are away to Ballymac in division 4.

Throw in will be at 6.30p.m. on Wednesday 13th.

U17 LADIES

Our U17s , led  by Sophie Hassett bowed out of the U17B Championship last Thursday at the semifinal stages when they were defeated by MKL Gaels in an extremely warm Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard.

We dominated in the first few minutes but then playing with a breeze at their backs, our opponents took full advantage and dominated in the first half .

If they thought their work was done, our ladies had other ideas. Strand Road couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second half as we sent the ball into the back of the net.  In a blistering 15 minutes of the second half Strand Road had reduced the deficit to 6 points. We had started to regain our composure.

The last 15 minutes was exciting , with both teams fighting for every ball. Our ladies fought hard to keep themselves in the game right up to the final whistle giving a good account of themselves despite losing out on the scoreboard. Hard luck ladies!

Well done to everyone!  Thanks to MKL Gaels LGFA for travelling, and best of luck in the final.

SENIOR LADIES

Our seniors travelled to Castlegregory on Sunday last to take on Annascaul/ Castlegregory in round 4 of the Bon Secours Junior B Championship .

Led by captain Maedhbh Hanafin the girls battled hard in the first half and our opponents Annascaul/ Castlegregory took the lead. We came out strong in the second half and created a number of scoring chances which were excellently taken .

Final Score

Annascaul / Castlegregory 2-10 Kerins O’ Rahillys 0-11

Well done to everyone and best wishes to our ladies who are starting college and to those who are returning after the summer.

CONDOLENCES

Our condolences to the families and friends of Brendan Conway, Eileen Tansley ( née Sheehy), Philomena Cahill ( née O’ Connor) and Francis O’ Sullivan.

May their souls rest in peace.

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