INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
We are away to Ardfert in Round 2 June 21st.
Div 1 Junior Co. League
Rd 1 Date TBC
John Mitchels v Kilcummin T.B.C.
Rd 2Date T.B.C.
Rathmore v John Mitchels
Rd 3 Fri May 23
Lost to Kerins O’Rahillys.
Rd 4Fri May 30
John Mitchels v Austin Stacks
Rd 5Fri June 6
John Mitchels v Killarney Legion

UNDER14 BOYS
Training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7.

UNDER 12
As there was no game the weekend as it was bank holiday, we arranged a challenge match against St.Pat’s of Blennerville on Saturday evening. We had just one game and it was a good workout for the team.

Best of the night was Cormac Clifford who had an outstanding game at wing back and Darragh McEvoy playing his new role as a Full forward instead of his old position of fullback.

Training is on every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.45pm. It is important that the entire group bring gum shields. For more information phone Brendan Dillane on 086 1742604.

UNDER 8
Another great week for John Mitchell’s U-8’s. On Thursday we had Go Games in Connolly Park where Darragh, Cian and Andrew played well and Paddy, William and Ryan showed great skill. On Sunday there was a great training with Sean-Og, Ben and Adam improving their skills greatly. While Ted, Will, Reece and Tony played a big part in the game at the end. Well done to all the players at the Go Games and training. See you next Sunday.

UNDER 6
We are training on Sunday mornings in camp Ballyseedy. Under the watchful eyes of John, Sean, Tim and Susie and it is great to see such a large number of children who are eager to learn the skills of the game.

UNDER 8 &10 GIRLS
Training continues Sunday morning between 10.30 and 12 under the watchful eyes of Claire, Patriz, James, Edward, Tony and John. Bring a friend to enjoy our fun and games as we learn the skills of Ladies Gaelic football.

UNDER 10, BOYS
Training is on Sunday mornings and great effort is being made by all the players. Training is at 10:30 sharp.
Under 12 Girls
The girls played two games away in the county leage recently against Ballyduff & Laune Rangers.

We were unlucky to come away with a one point defeat to Ballyduff & Laune rangers were always too strong for us last week.

Next up we have a local derby against Kerins O Rahillys at home on Wednesday the 4th of June at 7.30pm. The girls that played last week were as follows; Kerry Oba, Nicole Heaphey, Clara O Callaghan, Erica O Connor, Amy Somers, Julie Foley, Melissa Dennehy, Semi Ogungbsa, Elisabeth Zarane, Ruth Moriarty, Caoimhne Leahy, Rachel Kilgallen, Amee Kerins, Kate Ross, Lauren Smullen, Nicola Anrezejozyk, Lynda O Connor, Holly Ornopp, Molly Brosnan & Laura Fitzgerald. Training continues at Camp Ballyseedy from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday evenings – any new players are more than welcome to attend.

EXAMS
Good luck and best wishes to all who are sitting their Leaving and Junior Cert which are starting this week.

JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseddy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall, All Weather Pitch. The Gym, Sauna and Steam rooms are open from 5pm to 9pm Monday to Friday.
Cost €3 per session for members and €4 for non members. Complex also open for children’s parties. Further information contact Humphrey Shanahan on 0877740275.

Champers Restaurant – John Joe Sheehy Road
The John Mitchels Club House and Restaurant on the John Joe Sheehy road is opened to serve the community with good food and warm Hospitality. Our Restaurant is opened daily. Opening hours are from 09.30 to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and Sunday 9.30 to 3.00pm.

MEMBERSHIP
Membership is now well overdue for some and your subscription can be given to Club Registrar Cora McElligott or any other officer.
COST; Adults €40, Juveniles €20, OAP and unwaged €20

BINGO
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday and Friday nights. Bookings for Parties etc can be made by phoning 066 71 26300.

LAST WEEKS LOTTO
27/5/2014
No winner
Numbers 1-8-10-22
€100 Kieran O’Donoghue c/o Patrons.
€25 Patsy & Angela c/o Bingo.
€25 Denis Manix c/o Patrons.
€25 George & Patrick Dempsy c/o Catherine.
€25 Paddy O’Mahony c/o Bertie.
€25 Hugh Fitzgibbon c/o Patrons.
Next draw 3/6//2014
Jackpot €4,400-00

SYMPATHY
To the Famiy of Haulie O’Regan Limerick & formerly Urban Terrace Tralee.
To the Family of Annette Murphy (nee Stack) Stacks Villas Tralee.
To the Family of Tommy Brosnan Seafield The Spa Tralee.

Fixtures
Another busy week for Tralee Parnells. The girls u12s played Killarney in Glenflesk, the boys under 12s hosted the under 12 blitz, the 11s played at home to Crotta, the 8s played in the second of 2 Ballyduff blitzes, with the 6s on an outing to Abbeydorney.

Camogie
Our girls had their first ever club away camogie fixture, on their visit to Glenflesk on Saturday the 31st. Coaches Ann-Marie and Carmel were delighted with the progress of this panel and told the team they saw a marked all around improvement since the opening fixture. The home team made good use of early dominance and went ahead by two goals, but Parnells bounced back and a good team move was finished to the net by Clodagh O Sullivan, to leave the teams just a goal apart at the interval.

The second half saw end to end play, but the Killarney girls took their chances better and increased their lead. However the Parnells players did not give up and a threatening move down the left wing culminated in a penalty that was expertly struck by Clodagh Begley, giving the 3 on the line no chance.

It was a great finish to a strong team performance and if Parnells continue to improve at this rate the future of camogie on Tralee looks promising. On the day all players showed great commitment and improved skills and all are deserving of credit, including Hannah who started in goal, through Saoirse who was part of a battling defence and on to Eimear and the other forwards who kept up the attacking threat. Next up for this panel is a blitz with opposition from Killard, Causeway and Killarney.

Coaching in Tralee Primary Schools

Parnells under 10 coach Joe Brennan will start coaching in Caherleaheen Primary School and Scoil Mhic Easmainn. This will be a four week duration every Friday where Joe will coach 5th and 6th class children. It is hope this will be the first of many such opportunities for local children to get an opportunity to try hurling. Any school that is interested should please contact a club officer.

Under 15s and 13s League
Parnells under 13 B North Kerry fixtures kick off with a trip to Kilmoyley on the 13th of June. The 15s host Ardfert on the 19th.

Lotto

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €10,800. The numbers drawn were 09, 11, 19 & 22. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Roisin Sugrue c/o Tony Casey; John Bowler, Blennerville; Larry Byrne, Caherslee; Tom Stack c/o Paddy Sullivan & Nancy McCarthy, Derrymore West.

This week’s jackpot will be €10,900 and the draw will take place this Sunday night June 8th at 10pm in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets available from usual outlets or any committee member. If you’re not in, you cannot win!

Dingle Way Challenge 2014

Last Sunday saw the main fundraising event of the year take place; The 2014 Dingle Way Challenge.

This year’s route incorporated the northern section of the Dingle Peninsula with the walk beginning at the foot of Mount Brandon in Cloghane.

The trail went along Fermoyle Beach to the Maharees; around the Maharees peninsula to Camp and then back to Blennerville along the Dingle Way mountain path. 278 walkers gathered at the clubhouse at the early hour of 5am for registration.

After a quick cup of tea and briefing from the DWC organising committee, everyone jumped on board the buses and off to Cloghane for the start point. The walk commenced as planned at 5:45am and the majority of participants were on Fermoyle Beach by 6:45am.

It was a lovely stage with the rain holding off and a strong south westerly at the backs of the walkers. In the mean-time, preparations were well under way in Spillane’s Bar in the Maharees as the ladies from Derryquay ICA were busy preparing hot breakfast rolls, cereals, yoghurts and much more under the stewardship of Kieran O’Shea.

The first walkers arrived at Spillane’s at 8:15am and a steady flow of walkers followed thereafter. After breakfast, another 15 or so walkers joined the group as the group set off around by Kilshannig and around the peninsula back in to Castlegregory.

Turning right in the Village, walkers strolled along the Caher road where they again came on to the beach and walked as far as Camp. The second stop was in Camp Community Centre where there was rolls, sandwiches, teas and coffees and a seemingly endless amount of confectionary for the team of walkers.

Unfortunately, as the group headed off on the last stage, a dark cloud came over the Sliabh Mish mountains with some light showers making conditions unfavourable for walkers.

However, to their credit, they persevered and were greeted at the finishing line by the organising committee with a DWC 2014 medal, a nice cool bottle of Tom Crean’s beer, more food and a hot shower! Members & Players of the Juvenile section of the club joined the walk at Curraheen and they were one of the first groups to arrive back.

However, the first person home was local man Gerry Hanafin at 3:05pm. After a long day’s walking, participants were then invited to Skelper Quane’s bar for a BBQ, music and a chance to mingle with other walkers and members from the club & community.

The event was an outstanding success with all sections of the club contributing to the cause. On behalf of the club, we would like to thank all businesses to contributed to the event by providing facilities & services, supplying food, drinks and making donations. We would also like to thank the Derryquay ICA for assisting with the catering.

Thanks also to our own club members and from the wider community who supported the event by participating and raising money through the sponsorship cards. Huge credit goes to Derek O’Sullivan & his organising committee for having it planned to the most minute of detail.

Finally, a big thank you to all the walkers who participated. It is your support that makes this event the success that it is. Discussions and suggestions about possible routes for 2015 have begun in earnest and we are looking forward to it immensely!

Juvenile Academy

We had no Juvenile Academy last Sunday due to the Dingle Way Challenge taking place. The Summer Internal Football leagues will commence this Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. If there is anyone willing to help out the academy coaches on these night, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Eoin Sayers 087-6230599 or Seamus Murphy 087-9249531 if you are in a position to help out.

Under 12’s & U14’s

Our u12’s and u14’s are holding an internal blitz beginning next Wednesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30. The 4 teams, Munster, Leinster, Connaught & Ulster, will commence their league which will continue for the next four Wednesdays. Hope to see all our players attending.

Juniors

Our Junior team had another convincing win over a weakened St Senan’s team last Friday evening in Blennerville. They are now two wins out of two in the league. The scheduled game away to Churchill this Friday night will most likely be re-fixed for next week. Keep an eye on the club Facebook page for further details.

St Brendan’s Seniors

St Brendan’s have been drawn away to Currow in round 2 of the County Championship. It is fixed for Saturday June 28th at 7pm in Currow.

Cúl Camps

The Kellogg’s GAA Football Camp will take place in Blennerville from July 28th to August 1st . The camp is for boys & girls aged 6 to 13. We would hope to increase on the huge numbers that we had last year. Each child will be given free sports gear. GAA players will teach the skills of Gaelic Football in a safe and fun filled environment from Monday to Friday 10am to 2.30pm.

Sympathy

The club would also like to extend its sympathy to the families & relatives of Sheila O’Flaherty, Racecourse Road; Peter Daly, Camp; Catherine Smyth, Greenlawn & Tommy Brosnan, Spa. May They Rest In Peace.

LOTTO
Results of lotto draw held at Glenduff House 26/5/14. Numbers drawn 8, 10, 21, 28, there was no winner.
Lucky dips
1. Jack O’Shea, Chutehall
2. John Rice, Shanavalla (annual ticket )
3. M Herlihy, Ballymac (annual ticket)
4. Joseph Leen, Kilquane
5. Mike Coggins, Chutehall.
Seller Maurice Leen. Next week’s jackpot €12,300 in Half Way. Tickets can be purchased online at Ballymacgaa.com.

JUNIORS
Our Juniors suffered a 2 point defeat to Listry on Friday night last going down on a score of 0-12 to 2-8. They continue their campaign on this Friday night when they travel north to take on Emmets in Listowel.

ST KIERANS
St. Kierans lost out to Mid-Kerry in Round 1 of the Garveys Senior Football Co. Championship at Castleisland on Sunday last. Cian Counihan, Aidan Breen and Daniel O Shea started for the home side while Genie Griffin was introduced as a substitute. Mathew Galvin was also part of this Panel on the day. They are due to play Round 2 this weekend in a must win game to ensure their continued participation in this year’s Championship.

Munster U-15 Super-Touch 10 aside Tournament
Ballymacelligott U-15s acquitted themselves very well indeed at this Tournament which was staged at Dr. Crokes pitch at Lewis Road, Killarney on Saturday last. This competition is a new initiative by the Munster Council and the club were delighted to be selected to partake in this 10 aside competition.

Pitted against hosts Dr. Crokes, St. Senans of North Kerry and Laune Rangers, our lads showed tremendous courage and heart throughout all three games, remaining undefeated and displaying some outstanding passages of play. Our opening game against St. Senans was a tight affair for the first half as both sides were adjusting to the new format and rules.

With Eoin O Malley, Keelan Brosnan, and Michael Hoare all getting on the scoresheet, Ballymac led by the minimum at half time. However, the boys assumed total control in the second period adding a further 1-02 with Kealan Brosnan goaling from the penalty spot.

Ballymac’s defence held up well not concedeing any score in the second half with the likes of Eddie Rogers, Tadhg Brick and Joshua O Keeffe all remaining resolute.

Our second game saw us face the much fancied side Dr. Crokes and despite having a slow start to the game, Ballymac grew in confidence as the contest went on with Kealan Brosnan, Darragh Regan and Liam O Malley taking the game to the home side.

Kealan Brosnan finished off to the net after a wonderful move of incisive passing involving Michael Hoare and Cathal Dunne. Ballymac were playing some delightful football at this stage with Cillian Gallagher and Daire Keane also contributing to the spectacle.

When Dr Crokes goalled midway through the second half it seemed curtains for Ballymac but they all responded to the challenge and further points from Joshua O Keeffe, Daire Keane and a brace from Michael Hoare kept Ballymac in the game.

‘Keeper Brian Lonergan had to divert two goalbound efforts to safety near the death which kept us in the game and it ended in parity at 1-07 apiece. It was an energy sapping contest which left all very weary indeed, played in intense heat on the day.

Ballymac needed to win their final game against Laune Rangers to qualify for phase two of the competition and despite amassing a score of 2-10 against the mid-Kerry side a last minute penalty from the Killorglin side earned them a draw in the end and thus ended our hopes of advancing.

Again, tremendous performances from all, but with fatigue setting in, this allowed the opposition to steal in for four goals. In truth, the boys were devastated at the final whistle as they left everything on the pitch.

Mentors, Tony Silles, Gene O Keeffe and Roland Rogers were very proud of their charges after such outstanding displays last Saturday. Foireann : Brian Lonergan, Cillian Gallagher, Cathal Dunne, Daire Keane, Eddie Rogers, Joshua O Keeffe, Eoin O Malley, Kealan Brosnan, Tadhg Brick, Michael Hoare, Liam O Malley, Darragh Regan: Runner was Adam O Keeffe who did a great job hydrating the players throughout.

UNDER 14 DISTRICT CO. CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Best wishes to Joshua O Keeffe, Cillian Gallagher, Daire Keane, Tadgh Brick and Brian Lonergan who are part of the Castleisland District Panel who take on Mid-Kerry in Fitzgerald Stadium on Wednesday June 4th in the U14 District Co. Final.

FAOI 12

(A) The U 12 boys were in action on Monday 26 May against Desmonds, the final score being Desmonds A 0-11 Ballymac A 2-9. The game was played in Castleisland and beared all the hallmarks of a championship match. The pace of the game was electric and the team play by both sides was brilliant. We lead by a point at the short whistle 1-4 to 0-6. The second half continued on the same lines, our defenders stood up to all attacks and ensured no goals were to be scored on the night. Midfield tackled hard and our forwards worked tirelessly to come by scores. The decisive score was a goal from Dylan Dunne Moriarty with just minutes left came after some lovely play by John Lowe. A total team effort by all.
FAOI 12: (B)Also played on Monday 26th against Desmonds the score at the whistle was Desmonds B 2-4 Ballymac B 4-8. A good workout for our U11 played on a fine evening for football, the boys worked well from the throw in and ensured they were not going to give the opposition any foothold in the game. Thomas O’Connor and Adam Kelly put in some great work whilst Bryan Godley and James Bailey also caught the eye. A fine team performance and one that the boys can build on for the future. Well done to all the boys.

ACADEMY

Sunday morning was a hive of activity as usual at Ballymac football pitch. Our U10 boys continue to improve every week with Eoin Creedon, Donal Daly, Raymond Lowe, James Kenny, Luke O Connell and Maurice O Connell especially impressive. Our U8 boys had a busy week participating in a Go Games Blitz on Wednesday last and taking part in training Sunday morning.

The Go Games was played last Wednesday night in Ballymac with teams from Currow, Cordal and Scartaglin attending, there was a great turnout from our U8s on the night with great competitive spirit shown in their games played.

Those that impressed on the night were Conor Crean, Jack Joy, Conal Savage, Luke Silles, Kealan Lynch and Alex Riordan.

At training Maurice Harrington, Ciaran O’Connell, Luke Griffin and Eoin Moriarty were outstanding in their efforts. The U6 boys will give their U8 counterparts a run for their money any day with Jack Collins, Seadhna O’Brian, Shane Brosnan, Conor McCarthy, Kyran Boyle and Gearoid O’Connor showing some great skill. U10 girls Shona Griffin, Ciara Palmer, Abbey Leahy, Orlaith O Connor, Roisin Rahilly and Lorna Daly are also improving their skills with each passing week.

U8 girls Laoibhaoise Mansfield, Alice Brosnan, Anna Collins and Katie Landers showing great promise for the future.

COMMUNITY GAMES
Our U10 Boys took part in the Kerry Community Games Football competition held in Na Gaeil on Bank Holiday Monday last. Drawn in a group which included Kilcummin, Glenflesk and Ardfert our lads gave their all in the three games however qualification to the semi-finals proved beyond them on the day. Well done to all the boys for their effort on the day

SCRÚDUITHE

We wish all our members sitting Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams this week the very best of luck. As Dr Seuss says “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose!”

Juveniles
U6/8/10 Our U6s trained as usual in Healy Park last Saturday. With large numbers and new players every week this age group is definitely one full of stars of the future.
Our U8s went to Connolly Park on Thursday last to take part in the “Go Games Blitz”. There were two teams and both one played 3 games while the other played 4. Both teams put in great performances and all the training and practice is paying off. Well done to all involved. There was a mass exodus from Healy Park on Saturday last when two buses left for An Gaeltacht carrying our U8 and 10 boys and girls for some challenge games. There were great numbers travelled and everyone played games and got to showcase their skills. The one thing to stand out on the day was the hospitality shown by An Gaeltacht. Everyone was given beautiful refreshments so many thanks to them for their kindness. We look forward to their visit in the not too distant future.
Training for all ages is as normal at 11am in Healy Park on Saturday.

Senior Football
Garveys Supervalu Co. Championship Round 1

Kerins O’Rahillys 1-7

South Kerry 1-14

We played South Kerry in the first round of the Garveys Supervalu Championship last Sunday afternoon and were well beaten by a very determined South Kerry outfit played at the Con Keating Park Caherciveen.

There was a constant downpour throughout the game making conditions difficult for both sides. But it was South Kerry who adapted better to the conditions and gave an exhibition of football in the first half, where every shot went over the bar and they dominated all of the exchanges.

They fired over two rapid points after 8 minutes and when they followed with a well worked goal we were under severe pressure. Though the team battled hard it was a day where nothing went wrong for South Kerry and between breaks and solid play they fired over point after point and led at half time by 1-8 to Strand Roads 0-3 our three points coming from Barry John Keane and 2 Declan Quill frees.

Garry Kissane made a great save in this half deflecting a certain goal for a 45. The second half was again all South Kerry where they extended their lead and it was only in the last 10 minutes that we got into the game with a goal by Barry John Keane with good play from Ronan Quill, David Moran and Ross O Callaghan. But too little too late and we now wait for the losers round next weekend.

Junior Football

League Group 1 Strand Road v Legion. This game was postponed until the Bank Holiday Monday so no results were available for notes. Next game away to Kilcummin on Friday the 6th of June at 7pm.

Junior Football League Group 5 Charlie Kerins v Churchill This game was cancelled due to a bereavement in Churchill. Next game away to Ballyheigue at 7pm on Friday the 6th of June.

Mouth-Guards

As you may be aware it will be compulsory for all players senior right down to juvenile to wear mouth-guards at training sessions and when playing games.

This comes into effect for seniors from 1st January 2014 and has been in effect for all others since last January. If players fail to wear mouth guards they will not be permitted to participate in football training or matches. No mouthguard No game! Further information on this rule can be found online at http://www.gaa.ie.

Club Membership
Senior Committee will be in contact with you shortly about your 2014 membership. We will be asking that you consider putting your membership on direct debit to help cut down on administration. Please contact any committee member for details.

Ladies Football
U14/U16 U14 and U16 Ladies train every Tuesday at 6.15 in Ballyrickard.
U12 Girls U12 girls play John Mitchels this week. Report next week.

Happy Birthday
Birthday wishes this week go to Ivan Stoianova U12 Boys.

Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 26th of May were 5, 18, 23 and 27. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €5,300. There were 2 match 3 winners.

They were Denis Murphy DD and Phil Nolan Knockmoyle. Five entrants for December draw were Nelius Browne c/o Fred, Thomas Bailey DD, John Kelly DD, William Magnier DD and Mark O’Sullivan DD.

To play the Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto, four numbers are selected from 1 to 28. If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he/she wins the Jackpot. Match three numbers to win €25. Tickets c,ost €2 each. The Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto can also be played online at www.korgaa.com

Lotto Sellers

The club needs lotto ticket sellers. It can be worth your while. If you are interested contact any member of the Senior Committee.

Charlie’s Bar
Club Lotto on takes place in the bar every Monday night with a special in house raffle if you are present so why not pop along. Why not treat yourself to lunch in Charlie’s. There’s something to please everyone. Weightwatchers takes place in the Healy Room every Thursday and have now changed to “winter” times. Classes now take place at 9.30am, 12.30 and 5.30pm.

The Active Retired Coffee Morning Group meets every Tuesday morning in Charlie’s. Come along and keep in touch with old friends and make new friends. All welcome. “Dance for Fun” is back! It takes place in the Bistro from 8-9.30pm every Wednesday. All welcome. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of function. Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries.

Card Drive
Attention card players there will be a “Whist drive” on Thursday the 5th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 6th of June. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.

Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Breda Bulman (née Walsh), Árd Na Lí, Tralee; Annette Murphy (née Stack), Stacks Villas, Tralee; Sheila O’Flaherty (née Quirke), Racecourse Road, Tralee; Tommy Brosnan, Seafield, The Spa, Tralee; Peter Daly, Camp Village, Tralee; Michael (Hallie) O’Regan, Castletroy, Limerick and Tralee. May they rest in Peace.
P.R.O Contact
If you have any thing you feel is of interest for the Kerins O’Rahillys notes please get in touch. You can contact me at pro.kerinsorahillys.kerry@gaa.ie. Why not join our Facebook group to keep up to date with all fixtures and what is going on in the club. Just follow the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/Narries/

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SENIOR FOOTBALL

Austin Stacks 0-14;

Feale Rangers 0-9.

In County Championship football it’s the result that counts and after a shaky start to both halves we eventually came good to get over a tough hurdle in Listowel on last Sunday afternoon (1st June).

We failed to score from play in the first 20 minutes and trailed by 5 points to 2 at that stage – our two points coming from Shane Carroll frees, both following fouls on Mikey Collins.

But then we began to play the free-flowing football that we are capable of, and in the last 10 minutes of the half we put over four great points from play, with Shane Carroll, Barry Shanahan and David Mannix (2) on target.

Just at the short whistle Rangers pointed to leave the sides level on six points each at half time.

The second half was almost a replica of the first from a scoring point of view. After 20 minutes we had only scored another two points – a Shane Carroll free and one from play by Shane O’Callaghan. By that stage the North Kerry side had put over three from frees to give them a one point lead as the game entered the last ten minutes (0-9 to 0-8).

But, like the first half, we kept the best wine ‘till last, scoring six more points without reply – 3 Shane Carroll frees, one of them a smasher from out near the sideline and close to the corner flag, one each from play by Greg Horan and Darragh O’Brien and the last one a beautiful left footed free by Wayne Guthrie who was less than two minutes on the pitch at that stage.

Not for the first time our defence was superb, holding the opposition to just one point from play throughout the hour, and that was Rangers very first score just four minutes into the game.

It was good to see Michael O’Donnell and Joseph O’Kelly making their Senior Co. Championship debuts, Michael, at just 17 years and 15 days, must be one of the Club’s youngest debutants – a quick check has, so far, unearthed only one younger (but there probably is more), and that was the one and only Mikey Sheehy who was 17 years and three days when he made his debut back on 31st July 1971.

At the other end of the scale William Kirby was making his 45th Co. Championship appearance and Mikey Collins his 43rd and both looked as sharp as ever.

Team: Jonathan Conway, Ronan Shanahan, Fearghal MacNamara, John Dennis, Pa McCarthy, Conor Jordan, Ciarán O’Connell, Barry Shanahan (Capt) (0-1), William Kirby, Greg Horan (0-1), Shane O’Callaghan (0-1), Fiachna Mangan, David Mannix (0-2), Shane Carroll (0-7 – 6 frees), Michael Collins.

Subs: Darragh O’Brien (38m) (0-1), Michael O’Donnell (46m), Joseph O’Kelly (57m), Wayne Guthrie (60m) (0-1 free).

Our next scheduled game is against Dingle (away) in round 6 of the Co. League and, added to that, we have two back Co. League games to play as well – both at home – against Rathmore (round 4) and Milltown (round 5). No fixtures have been made as we write.

HURLING

Seven teams originally entered the Co. SH League (Div 3). That’s now down to five, before a sliothar has been pucked, as Dr. Crokes and Kilgarvan have withdrawn. So now, instead of six games, we have four games against the remaining participants – Kenmare, Crotta, St. Pats (East Kerry) and Duagh.
In the meantime the South Kerry League has to be completed. We had two back games to play – against Kilgarvan and St. Pats – but Kilgarvan have now also withdrawn from this competition. As we write we understand our game against St. Pats might go ahead on this Wednesday evening (4th June). Keep in touch with the Club Website for updates.

GOOD LUCK

Good luck to the Kerry Senior Hurlers as they take on Kildare in the Christy Ring final in Croke Park on this Saturday (7th June) at 4pm. Kerry will be seeking their 2nd title in this competition having won their 1st in 2011.

JUNIOR B FOOTBALL

So far this season we have only played one game (against Kerins O’Rahillys, which we won) in this five-game League. Two games have been postponed (against Kilcummin and John Mitchels) and we are now due to travel to Rathmore on this Friday evening (6th June) for a 7pm throw in.
After that we travel to Derreen to play Legion and then it’s those two postponed games – both away – to Kilcummin and Rathmore.

SPORTS FORECAST COMPETITION

With 12 of the 25 events completed it’s very tight at the top of the Sports Forecast Leaderboard with no fewer than six points separating the top eight contestants. Co-ordinator Michael Kenny has just published the latest leaders list which is as follows – Frank O’Donnell 66; Noel O’Regan and Michael Lynch 65 each; Mark Kirby 63; Ronan O’Regan and Kevin O’Carroll 61 each; and Mark O’Connor and Alan O’Sullivan both on 60.
Anyone wishing to view the full list may email mlkenny@eircom.net.

BEST OF LUCK

Best of luck to the Kirby Family (Fergal, Fiona and husband Kevin Cotter) as they embark on the reopening of the Brogue Inn at the bottom of The Rock. Restoration work is in progress at present with the venue likely to open next month. Everyone in the local community and indeed further afield are looking forward to this.

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 (26th May) Jackpot worth €5,000 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 23 and 31.
The €20 prizes went to John Breen and Denis Bracker O’Regan, both c/o Club Rockies; Liam O’Connor, c/o The Club; Bertie Flynn, c/o The Ladies; and Brian Collins, c/o Martin Collins..

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of Michael Haulie O’Regan, Castletroy, Limerick and late of Tralee; Annette Murphy (nee Stack), Stack’s Villas; Sheila O’Flaherty (nee Quirke), Rock Cottage, Racecourse Road and late of Curraheen; Tommy Brosnan, Seafield, The Spa and late of Lassinagh (one of Kerry’s great Scór Officers with his Club, Churchill and his District Board, St. Brendans) and Breda Bulman (nee Walsh), Árd Na Lí who died during the past week.

JUVENILE CLUB NOTES

PEIL FAOI 6: (i) More summer football on Thursday next in Caherslee at 5.45pm. (ii) Sunday morning as usual at 11.00am in Caherslee. Fáilte roimh chách.

FAOI 8: Football (i) at 5.45pm in Caherslee on Thursday and (ii) at 11am in Caherslee on Sunday.

PEIL FAOI 10: (i) No…no…no Thursday football for our Under 10s this week. (ii) Our Under 10 will play v St Finbarrs (Cork) on Saturday and (iii) they’ll challenge Glanmire on Sunday. Enjoy, boys!

FAOI 12: (i) The Under 12s played a triple header v Laune Rangers last Wednesday. Our lads played great football and had three fine games…and with three different results…a win, a draw and a loss. (ii) This week we play Rathmore. Go n-éirí libh v An Ráth Mhór.

PEIL FAOI 15: ‘Well done’ to our boys who travelled to Cork on Saturday last to play in the Supertouch Blitz. They played really well and had great success! Three victories on the day! Mighty! That means that we have qualified for the finals in two weeks. Go raibh an suvae libh an chéad lá eile, a leaideanna!

CAID FAOI 14: (i) Training has recommenced…expect text re dates and times.

(ii) We encourage all line-sellers to keep doing their best (good practice for a future career as salesman!) until June 6th….lá an chrannchuir mhóir. All the fund-raising efforts are for our forthcoming trip to Féile Náisiúnta Pheil na nÓg in Galway/Mayo on Fri 27th, Sat 28th and Sun 29th June. We will be hosted by Bearna GAA Club (no strangers to Connolly Park) in Conamara.

(iii) Reminder: this Friday night is the FINAL deadline for returning all forms.

(iv) Also, on Friday, 13th June, we are holding a Family-friendly Table Quiz in the club.

All players who are travelling are expected to support this by providing a team of four for the event. Cost: €10 per head. Please help to make this a great family night out and a big success in our Féile fund-raising efforts. See you all there! (v) North Kerry Development Squad training will commence soon and players will be notified.

TRÁ LÍ v CIARRAÍ LÁIR: Commiserations to our lads who represented the Tralee District Board team in the District Championship semi-final v Mid-Kerry in Killorglin on Friday last. On a beautiful summer evening in JP O’Sullivan Park our Tralee Under 14 footballers, despite giving of their almighty best, were edged out of championship contention by a margin of 7 points.

Yes, Mid-Kerry did the deed! Our lads enjoyed plenty possession in a brilliant and exciting game but, unfortunately, found scores difficult to come by because of the fantastic defensive display of the opposing full back line.

Following some fantastic free flowing football, the sides were level at half time…2-6 a-piece. After 10 minutes in the second half the scoreboard read 2-9 a-piece with the game in the melting pot…idir dhá cheann na meá! At this point Mid-Kerry found another gear and they kicked 1-6 in the following 12 minutes…without reply…agus b’shin buille maraithe na muice! For the final 8 minutes TDB gave a final push…giving their all…before the game finished 3-16 to 2-12.

‘Well done’ to the Tralee team that had 8 Rockites on the first 15. Toradh:- AdeS: 2-9; Ciarraí Láir: 3-16. Peileadóirí na Carraige ar fhoireann an bhaile: Seán Ó Cearmada, Gearóid Mac Gearailt, Mícheál Ó Slatara, Seosamh Ó Lúbaigh, Gearóid Ó Síocháin, Dean Ó Scannláin, Garry Ó Clúmháin, Séamus Ó Coigligh, Donagh Mac Mathúna, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh. Mórbhuíochas and ‘well done’ to our own Mike Casey who guided the lads throughout the campaign.

NA SCRÚDUITHE STÁIT: Continued best wishes to all exam students. Keep the heads up, just do your best agus go raibh an Spiorad Naomh libh.

CAID FAOI 16: (i) We look forward to resuming our activities after the exams. (ii) Our Under 16B finalists: Michael Linnane, Donagh Mac Iomhargáin, David Fitzmaurice, Eoin Lynch, Rory Forbes, Dean O’Connell, Kieran Killeen, Alan Dore, Ian Dillane, Kieran Keane, Shane Kelliher, Evan O’Connor, Robbie Murphy, Hugh Healy, Jonathan Myers, Darragh O’Sullivan, Simon Draghici, Odhran Liston, Cian Holden, Brandon Patterson.

IOMÁNAITHE NA RÍOCHTA: ‘Well done’ to the Kerry Senior Hurlers who defeated Mayo in the Christy Ring Competition semi-final on Saturday last. Kildare, here we come!

SINSIR NA CARRAIGE: ‘Well done’ to our Seniors who once again defeated Raonaithe na Féile in the championship…and in style!