PEIL FAOI 6: We completed our 2018 season with this rip-roaring round of games under the stewardship of mentors with very high credentials, including Wayne Quillinan, Keith McKensie, Mike McCannon and William Kirby.
Players on view were Daniel Fitzmaurice, Harry Healy, Ruadh Horan, Jawaher Mohammed, Ruane Lawlor, Oran Maguire, Coby McMahon, Conor McCannon, Gerry McDonald, Finn McKensie, Ciarán Murphy, Seán O’Grady, Ben O’Leary, Mattise Power, Tadhg Slattery and Jake O’Driscoll.
After three rounds of fantastically exciting games laced with terrific enthusiasm, the teams could not be seperated and, so, the Jimmy Barry Cup was presented to the three most impressive players throughout the season….Harry Healy, Jamie Quillinan and Gerry McDonald.
Well done, lads. Agus sin deireadh le cúrsaí peile lasmuigh don séasúr seo. We look forward to seeing these brilliant boys in action indoors at a later stage!
PEIL FAOI 8: The U8 football season finished on Sunday (21st) with the playing of two great finals for the ‘Bracker’ ‘Regan and Kevin Barry Cups at Connolly Park.
Following the pre-match parade and the playing of our National Anthem, the teams took to a wet and slippery pitch. Fortunately for the players and the large attendance, the rain stopped before the throw-in.
(a) In the Bracker O’Regan Cup Final we saw Team B, captained by Tom Dawson, playing Team C, under the leadership of Luke Kavanagh. The first half was closely contested and Team B reached the break leading by 0-2. Team B pulled further ahead in the second half and they ran out deserved winners on a final score of 4-8 to 1-6.
Tom Dawson played a captain’s role throughout and took some lovely scores from mid-field. Diarmuid Hennessy and Oran O’Regan were very effective in defence and set up several attacks with their clearances. Jayden Griffin drove the team forward in the second half and was ably supported by his brother, Callum.
Up front, Oisín Horan was always a threat with his work-rate and intelligent play and he popped over some great points with his left foot.
For Team C, Luke Kavanagh gave a magnificent display from start to finish. Rocco McMahon and Conal Moore fought hard for every ball in the backs and Billy Kirby won a lot of possession around the middle. In the forwards, Harry Maguire and Séamus Keenan were very bright and busy.
Foireann B: Tom Dawson (capt), Oisín Horan, Jayden Griffin, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oran O’Regan, Callum Griffin. Foireann C: Luke Kavanagh (capt), Séamus Keenan, Billy Kirby, Harry Maguire, Rocco McMahon, Conal Moore. (b) In the Kevin Barry Cup Final, Team D was victorious v Team A. The game was keenly contested with both sides evenly matched. Team D’s Ryan O’Flaherty took hold of the game from midfield and set up numerous scores for his forward line of Liam Swords and Dara Moriarty.
However, all good teams have very solid defences and the D boys, with Conor Murphy, Alex O’Flaherty and John Riordan to the fore, laid the foundations for this victory. David Ahern did his very best to keep his team in the game and they had some opportunities for scores but, unfortunately, they didn’t convert them.
Nevertheless, their forward line of Michael Carmody, Elliot Calleja and Shane Carey got some great scores and on another day they would have been victorious. The back line of Gearóid Corcoran and Shay Horan were excellent and after the restart they drove on their team, ably assisted by David Ahern at midfield.
It was an excellent game though played in poor conditions but the players must be complimented for their high skill levels and never-give-up Rock attitude. Foireann D: Ryan O’Flaherty (capt), Dara Moriarty, Conor Murphy, Alex O’Flaherty, John Riordan, Liam Swords. Foireann A: David Ahern (capt), Elliot Calleja, Shane Carey, Michael Carmody, Gearóid Corcoran, Shay Horan.
PEIL FAOI 10: (a) On SATURDAY next (October 27th) we’ll have the biggest and best John Lynch Tournament yet. We’ll host 32 Under 10 football teams, including 16 clubs from 7 other counties – 500 players overall! This is a big tournament!
Teacht le chéile: starting time will be 11.30am in both Connolly Park and Cahersalee. Helpers welcome and really needed, le do thoil! Any and all assistance will be appreciated – please contact Liam on 087 6189655.
The hardworking organisers are at present burning the midnight oil!! (b) On Sunday morning last in Connolly Park, the John Galvin Cup was played for and was won by Rolo’s Rockies who were captained by Jake Carmody.
Nicola Galvin made the presentation. The Gary Fernane Cup was presented by Mairéad Fernane to Bao Foley, captain of Kirby’s Kings. Nice speeches were made by both captains. (View Adrienne’s pictures!) Kirby’s Kings: Bao Foley, Johnny Dawson, Tadhg Falvey, Luke Galvin, Oisín Cotter, Jack Diggin, Danny Lane, Dean Moriarty, Jayden Moriarty, Dean Courtney, Cormac Ó Conaill, Ruairí Ó Loingsigh. The Stars: Denis Brassil, David Hobbert, Luke O’Mahony, Darragh Lyons, Jay O’Connor, Joseph Barry, Seán Clifford, Killian Coffey, Ryan O’Carroll, Jack Walsh, Harry Neale. Rolo’s Rockies: Jake Carmody, Mícheál Cotter, Harry Murphy, Adam Ó Briain, Jack Shanahan, Rian Walsh, Jamie Casey, Adam Johnson, Eoghan Murphy, Oran O’Donoghue, Conor O’Regan, Euan Canty. Bohan’s Best:Barry Laide, Ben Litchfield, Seán McCannon, Rian McEvoy, Rory Kavanagh, Nathan Hurley, Fionn Cotter, David Lynch, Eoin Mangan, Brian Kavanagh, Jack Delaney, Gabriel Nosidlak, John Hallissey.
PEIL FAOI 15: Having defeated the Kerins-O’Rahilly Club lads and Na Gaeil in the Kerry Under 15SuperTouch football competition last week, we qualified for the county finals. This Thursday we head to Currans for the SuperTouch finals.
We won this competition last year and, so, dá bhrí sin, we are hoping to retain our title. Let’s hope that our boys will be the centre of excellence! Muinín agus misneach, a leaideanna!
CAID FAOI 16: (i) Our Bordcheantar Thrá Lí Tournament (Goup 1) game v Na Gaeil was scheduled for Tuesday 23rd. Well done, boys! (ii) Beidh traenáil nó cluiche againn ag 5pm Dé hAoine (26th) sna Cruaghoirt i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile.
