U14 FÉILE: All in the Senior Club wish our Juveniles and their Mentors (who include Gene O’Donnell, Michael Chips Clifford, Mike Casey, Dave Scanlon and Paudie McQuinn and all their backroom team) the best of luck as they travel to Barna, on the edge of the Connemara Gaeltacht, to represent Kerry in the annual U14 Féile Football Competition at the weekend (Friday to Sunday).
U21 FOOTBALL: Our U21s have a home game against Dingle in round 1 of the Co. Championship. It’s to go ahead in Connolly Park on this Wednesday evening (25th June) at 7.30pm. Strangely, this is our first ever meeting against Dingle in the competition (neither have we ever met West Kerry).
SENIOR FOOTBALL: As we write, our Co. League game (round 7) away to Listowel Emmets, which was fixed for this Saturday evening (28th June) is now unlikely to go head. Check Website for updates.
SENIOR HURLING: St. Pats (East Kerry) 3-7 (16); Austin Stacks 1-13 (16).
Two weeks ago when we visited Fossa we came away with an eighteen points victory in the South Kerry League. And perhaps this easy win might have been at the back of our minds on last Wednesday (18th June) when we visited the same venue to play the same opposition, this time in round 2 of the Co. League. This was a different Pats team however.
We had a very good start and lead by 0-4 to 0-1 at the end of the first quarter with Paul Daly on target from two frees and a 65 and a beauty from play by Aaron Barry.
Then in the 16th minute St. Pats were back on level terms when they got through for a snap goal. The next 10 minutes brought just one wide each and one point each, both points from frees, ours from Paul after a foul on Jim McCarthy.
We then put over two in the closing minutes of the half, one from a Paul Daly free and, before that, a super score from wing back, Michael O’Leary after receiving a inch-perfect pass from Jim McCarthy. This left us two up at half time (0-7 to 1-2).
Just two minutes after the resumption Pats had turned this game on its head with a pointed free, followed by their second goal of the game and a point from play to put them three points clear at that stage. But we were still playing well, and with three good points, all from play, had the game back on level terms, (0-10 to 2-4) by the 42nd minute, with Jim McCarthy, Paul Daly and John McCarthy all on target.
A point by each side in the space of a minute followed – our effort from a well worked move, coming from Bella’s puck-out which found Andrew, who found John Mac and he put Joe Brennan through for one of the scores of the game. Then in the 47th minute another pointed free put the home side back in the lead again.
But this was short-lived as, in the space of a minute, we were back on top again when another excellent ball from Michael O’Leary put Joe Brennan through for our only goal of the game. Joe added to this five minutes later with another good point and when Paul Daly added another from a free in the 55th minute this left us four clear for the first time in the game.
This was still the margin when the clock ticked over the sixty minutes and Pats were awarded a free. Their low shot broke in the square and after a schmozzle the ball was scrambled to the net to cut our lead to one. Then deep in added time Pats were awarded a 65, which they converted and the final whistle sounded immediately for a share of the spoils.
Team: Peter Doyle, Kevin O’Leary, Damien McCarthy, Seán King, Michael O’Leary (0-1), Peter O’Regan, Andrew Morrissey, Shane Fitzgerald, Jim McCarthy (0-1), Paudie Bradley, Joe Brennan (1-2), Aaron Barry (0-1), Paul Daly (Capt) (0-7 – 5 frees, one 65), Ronan Gilsenan, John McCarthy (0-1).
No subs used.
So now we have played two and drawn two of this four game League and our next outing (in round 3, at home against Duagh), which was originally scheduled for this Wednesday (25th June) in Connolly Park, is likely to be put back to the following evening due to a clash with the U21F Championship.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL: Kilcummin 4-11 (23); Austin Stacks 2-17 (23).
Ár bhuiochas le Brian Caball as ucht an cúntas seo leanas.
We started in lively fashion in pleasant Kilcummin and with Brian Ó Mongáin and Theo Ó Duigín getting good possession at midfield we built up a good score and led 1-3 to 0-1 after 10 minutes.
Eoin Colgan and the defenders were working well, marking tightly, gaining possession and willing to run forward in support. Mikey Collins, leading by example, scored the opener; Darren Tiernan goaled after gaining possession from a weak kickout; Mikey pointed a free after he was fouled and Danny Carroll pointed after great work by Darren.
After Kilcummin’s second point, Danny did a ‘double dummy’ and pointed. The next score came from Mikey again after Brian’s hard work gave the leather to Tom McLoughlin who parted to Theo who set up the score. We kicked a few balls to the opposition goalie before they goaled against the run of play.
Tom McLoughlin then did one of his hallmark runs and, with help from Dale Counihan, pointed. However, the tide was turning, our marking was sluggish and we conceded another point before the Kilcummin full-back availed of an opening and banged the ball past Paddy Fitz. Barry Walsh, with a nice pass, placed Mikey Collins who pointed again but 1-3 was scored against us before the end of the first half….1-7 to 3-5. Had we lost the initiative?
The East Kerry boys were first to score after the break (0-1) and, fortunately for us, missed a few scoring chances. Louis Ryle was drafted in, Darren Tiernan, who had done well at both the no. 11 and 14 positions, went to midfield and demonstrated his strength and power (even picking up a cárta buí) and Theo moved forward.
Then Séamus Bastible tore upfield and passed to Danny who goaled superbly. We thought that we were in the driving seat again but, faraor géar, loose making and a little carelessness allowed the Kilcummin wing back through for another goal. Darren, however, pointed from the kickout. He and Brian were working hard at midfield.
Calvin Foley and Kyle Fitzgibbon were called on board and fortune seemed to favour The Rock once again! A foul on Dale Counihan resulted in a Kyle point and it was followed by 0-2 from Calvin, the second after good work by Barry Walsh. Kyle pointed another free before the speedy Louis Ryle ran goalwards and punched a point.
Louis next placed Mikey Collins for another 0-1. With 10 minutes left Danny received from Brian after a great Louis run and pointed. Kilcummin pegged back 0-3! Bhí an lasair sa bharrach (the fat was in the fire)! Danny Carroll (after a great Barry Walsh rob!) and Mikey pointed. James Galvin and Breandán Caball were introduced.
We seemed to have ‘done it’ but two late Kilcummin points had the sides on equal terms…2-17 to 4-11! A fair result after an exciting encounter!
An fhoireann: Paddy Fitzgibbon; Dylan Harnett, Séamus Bastible, Cathal O’Reilly; Tom McLoughlin (0-1), Eoin Colgan, Barry Walsh; Brian Ó Mongáin, Theo Ó Duigín; Ciarán Flanagan, Darren Tiernan (1-1), Dale Counihan; Shane Crowley, Mikey Collins (0-6, 1 free), Danny Carroll (1-4). Subs: Louis Ryle (0-1) for C. Flanagan (25 min), Calvin Foley (0-2) for S. Crowley (40 min), Kyle Fitzgibbon (0-2, frees) for D. Counihan (45 min), James Galvin for T. Mcloughlin (50 min), Breandán Caball for T. Ó Duigín (55 min).
This draw means we have now booked a semi final slot against Rathmore, while table-toppers, Legion await the winners in the final. No dates have fixed as we write.
CONGRATULATIONS: to Club Member, Fr. Seán Hanafin, PP St. John’s Parish, who recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood.
CLUBHOUSE: As always the Clubhouse is available for all types of Parties. Phone Ian from 7pm at 066 7126942 for bookings.
BINGO: The Bingo session will continue on this and every Saturday night at 8.30pm in our Clubrooms.
CARDS: The 45 Card Sessions continue in the Clubhouse every Monday and Thursday nights at 9.30pm.
LOTTO: Last Monday week’s (16th June) Jackpot worth €5,000 was not won. The numbers drawn were 11, 20, 24 and 32.
The €20 Prizes went to Laura O’Regan, c/o Brendan O’Regan; Chrissie O’Brien, c/o Galvins Shop; Breda Horgan, c/o The Ladies; and Deirdre Donegan and Sheila Duggan, both c/o The Club.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of Shirley Quane (nee Foley), Blennerville; Michael Liston, Day Place and late of Mills Street and Douglas (Cork), (husband of Nuala O’Neill, whose brother, TJ and late father, Frank were former Club players) who died during the past week.
