PEIL FAOI 6/8/10: (i) We had a great outing to the Legion Club on Saturday last. Well done, all, and thanks to our ever faithful transport providers. Our boys had fantastic football fun! (ii) More football on Sunday next as we return to our usual Sunday morning (11am) training i gCathair Sailí.
CAMPA ‘CÚL’: The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp will take place in Connolly Park from July 1st to July 5th. Register at www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps.
PEIL FAOI 12: (i) The Lee Strand County League campaign began in Kenmare on Sunday evening last where our A and B teams were in action. We had a very large travelling party which was a credit to both parents and players. Excellent displays were the order of the day and everything that was learned in the training pitches over the past 3 months was put into practise by our warriors. The work rate and movement of our A team ensured that they were victorious against our hosts on a scoreline of 5-22 to 2-6. An-bhua go deo! Everyone, from cúl báire to corner forward, gave of their very best and they were a credit to the Black’n’Amber right from the first whistle. (ii) Our B team engaged in a titanic battle with their Kenmare counterparts right from the ‘off’ and the lead changed hands regularly. A couple of late scores, faraor agus ochón agus mo bhrón, saw the boys from Neidín come out on top…….4-11 to 3-8. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach! A huge ‘thanks’ to all parents and players who travelled in great numbers and to the mentors who continue to give great time and commitment to the squad. Bheadh sibh uile molta dá mbeimis inár dtost! (iii) We were in action against Scartaglin in Monday evening in Division 9 and our braves aquitted themselves with distinction. (iv) Our lads can look forward to 3 more matches this weekend. (v) Expected upcoming opposition: Na Crócaigh, Legion, B/mac, Naomh Mícheál/An Fhaill Mhór, An Daingean….exciting games and big challenges ahead! (vi) C team fixtures yet to be announced.
PEIL FAOI 14: (i) Lee Strand COUNTY League (Division 1): (a) The AdeS A v Moyvane game was played in the Nuns’ Field which was, thanks to our Coiste na Páirce, in immaculate condition. This was our first county league match of the 2019 season and our boys gained maximum points….5-20 to 0-6. Panel: Michael Tansley; Marc Carmody, Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Seán Heaslip; Thomas Deregee, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, Daniel Ó Ciarba; Togor Siloem, Colm de Brún; Jamie Ó Sé, Noah Townsend, Paddy Lane (captaen); Marc Ó Loingsigh, Luke Fitzgerald, Damien Ó hÓgáin. Fir ionaid: Pádraig O’Halloran (T.Deregee), Adam O’Carroll (P.Lane), Jamie Horgan (M.Carmody), Roan Gratton (S.Heaslip), Dylan Cunningham (C.Browne), Rónán Ó Maolruanaidh (D.Hogan), Stephen Conway; Laoch an chluiche: Colm Browne; (b) 10-4-19 ag 7pm as baile….Keel/Listry v AdeS A; (c) 17-4-19 ag 7pm…Kenmare v AdeS A; (d) 24-4-19 ag 7pm…AdeS A Laune Rangers; (e) 1-5-19 ag 7pm…Kilcummin v AdeS A. (ii) Lee Strand County League (Division 9): This division has been restructured and fixtures will be know shortly. However, the first B team game was scheduled for 10-4-19 and players were informed by text.
CORN AN RUISÉALAIGH: Comhghairdeachas le Damien McLoughlin and his CBS team on their fine victory in the Russell Cup competition. The Green had a great win in a brilliant game of football between two good teams. The four Rock lads played very well…..Josh Lynch dominated midfield, scored a fine goal and popped over three lovely points. Togor Silong and Enda Cahill (the late John Galvin’s nephew) kicked a point each in the forwards and Donncha Sayers (yes, son of Denis) was the very impressive leader of the full forward line and he scored four points. The Street of Champions was well represented.
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP? The GAA and Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne are offering Gaeltacht scholarships to members (ages 12 to 17 years) of GAA clubs. These scholarships will enable club members to attend Irish language courses in the Corca Dhuibhne (West Kerry) Gaeltacht during the summer holidays. Over the years, many young members of The Rock Club were on these Cúrsaí Gaeilge and thoroughly enjoyed the sport, lessons, music, song and dance in atmaisféar Gaelach. It’s a great way to begin preparations for an Irish oral exam….worth 40% of marks in the Leaving Certificate Examination. Interested applicants are asked to text their names to 087 6606693 asap. Closing date set for 20th April (Satharn na Cásca).
SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ: ‘Well done’ to the Greater Tralee Area representatives who performed with distinction in the Kerry finals of Scór na bPáistí on Saturday last. Our area had a 2nd placing in solo singing (Cnoc na hEaglaise) and a 1st placing in léiriú (Parnells).
IOMÁNAÍOCHT: ‘Well done’ to the Parnell Club that fielded an adult hurling team for the first time in 100 years! This is the first season in over 100 years that our club doesn’t field an adult hurling team.
PEIL FAOI 16: (i) Training this week will be on Wednesday and Friday evenings with starting times of 6.15pm (18:15). (ii) UNDER 16A Central League (Division 1) fixtures: (a) Na Gaeil: 0-5; AdeS A: 6-11…a really great start to the Central League by the A squad but much bigger tests to come! (b) Our As are at home to Laune Rangers this Monday; throw in at 7pm. Expect text/WhatsApp. (iii) UNDER 16B Central League (Division 3) fixtures: (a) AdeS B: 1-12; Laune Rangers B: 5-15; (b) An Daingean/N.Pádraig: 5-8; AdeS B: 8-11; Not such a great start for the B squad but they got their campaign back on track with that very good win in Blennerville. (c) This Monday our Bs are away to Ballyheigue; throw in at 7pm. Expect text/WhatsApp. Good luck, boys!
SCÓR NA SINSEAR: Kerry’s only representation in the All-Ireland Scór Sinsear finals will be the Pearse Brothers Club (Churchill) Quiz team; they’ll be representing the Tralee Area. Best wishes to Michael Gaynor, Paul Culloty, John Flaherty and Alex O’Donnell on Saturday next (13th) in Castlebar, County Mayo. They are already three-time All-Ireland winners of this competition.
CÚPLA FOCAL: (i) An cluiche sciliúil = The skilful game; (ii) Droch-chluiche = A bad match; (iii) Bhí an-sheans leo = They were lucky; (iv) Níl an scil aige = He hasn’t the skill; (v) Labhair sé ar a shon féin = He spoke for himself; (vi) Ní peileadóir é = He’s not a footballer; (vii) An dara foireann is fearr = The 2nd best team; (viii) Ná habair faic = Say nothing! (ix) Cúl báire den scoth = A brilliant ‘keeper; (x) An fear is fearr! = The best man!
PEIL NA SINSEAR: ‘Well done’ to our senior footballers on their fine victory in aghaidh an Daingin. Cúis mhór dóchais dúinn go léir agus ardú meanma!
