Nótaí na nÓg

PEIL FAOI 6: (i) Our Thursday night summer football session got off to a grand start last week and we’ll have more of the same on Thursday next. Venue: Connolly Park. Starting time: 5:45pm. Bígí ann! (ii) Sunday morning as usual at 11.00am….in Caherslee.

PEIL FAOI 8: (i) The Kerins-O’Rahilly Club Under 8 blitz was a great success on Thursday last and next Thursday will see similar action….at 5.45pm. Expect text. (ii) Traenáil arís eile on Sunday at 11.00am in Caherslee.

PEIL FAOI 10: (i) More GoGames on Thursday last…mórbhuíochas le Club Kerins-O’Rahilly. (ii) Our Thursday evening summer football continues this week. Ionad: Connolly Park. An t-am: 5:45pm. (iv) Training as usual in Caherslee at 11.00am on Sunday.

PEIL FAOI 12: (i) On Sunday last our As and Bs played enjoyable matches v Raonaithe na Leamhna. Silken skills once more on display! Maith sibbh, a bhuachaillí agus a bhainisteoirí! (ii) Under 12 fixtures on www.austinstacks.ie (Faoi 12…24th March).

PEIL FAOI 14: (i) Commiserations to our gallant Club Rockies Under 14B team that went down to an extremely strong Dr Crokes outfit on Wednesday 7th in the semi-final of the League. The game was played in perfect conditions in Connolly Park. Our lads opened well and were five points up at the break. However, despite trailing at half time, the Killarney boys put on the pressure in the second half and were ahead at the finish.

After an unbeaten run in the League proper, this was a cruel time for our lads to experience their first defeat. Best for us on the night were David Oba, Craig Ó Tíocháin, Niall Fitzmaurice, David Burke and Andrew Breen. Thanks, lads, for giving us some great games! These brave players will undoubtedly rise again! (ii) On the main pitch our Barry’s Bakery A Squad emerged winners on a scoreline of 11-11 to 1-11 against a sporting and well drilled Legion Killarney side that, despite what the scoreboard might suggest, gave an exhibition of attacking and skillful football from start to finish.

Despite not being able to call on the services of Cian Hill, Conor Myers and Pádhraic Linnane, due to injuries, all our panel played well. Those to shine included David Couchman, Dara Barry-Walsh, James Quigley, Eoghan Carroll, Joe Looby, Seán Quilter, Captain Donagh McMahon, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Gearóid Ó Síocháin and Seán Ó Cearmada.

They now find themselves in the County League Division 1 Under 14 County Final against our neighbours, Churchill, who themselves fashioned a fine victory in their semi-final against a fancied Laune Rangers outfit in Killorglin. Final date: Wednesday 14th. Venue: BLENNERVILLE. Result on www.austinstacks.ie. Our final line-out: Gearóid Ó Clúmháin; Donncha Mac Mathúna, Cian an Chnoic, Séamus Ó Coigligh; Dara de Barra-Breathnach, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh (an captaen), Mícheál Ó Gadhra; Gearóid Mac Gearailt, Seán Ó Cearmada; Conchúr Ó hUigín, Seán Cuiltéir, Seosamh Ó Lúbaigh; Conchúr Ó Mír, Mícheál Ó Slatara, Eoghan Ó Cearúill; Daithí Óba, Pádhraic Ó Lionnáin, Seán Mac Craith, Gearóid Ó Síocháin, Dean Ó Scannláin, Daithí Couchman, Liam Ó Nualláin, Oisín Liostún, Daithí de Búrca, Eimhín Ó Meachair, Jordan Ó Sé. Bainisteoirí/roghnóirí: Michael “Chips” Clifford, Michael Casey, Dave Scanlon, Gene O’Donnell, Paudie McQuinn. (iii) Finally, a word of thanks to all the parents and followers who have faithfully supported both teams during the League…go raibh mile maith agaibh!

IOMÁNAÍOCHT & PEIL FAOI 14: Comhghairdeachas to young dual players Craig Ó Tíocháin (mac leis an iar-iománaí Pádraig), David Couchman and Michael Slattery who were part of the Abbeydorney under 14 hurling team that won the recent Kerry Féile final. Hurling/football double Féile victories in 2014! Nice…and all in Black and Amber!! This is Michael’s third Kerry Féile medal as he has also been a stalwart on our victorious Féile football championship team in 2013! P.S. Are the days of star Rock hurlers returning?

BÓITHRÍN NA SMAOINTE: Our Féile Peile na nÓg 2013 panel: Eoin Lynch, Shane Walsh, Robbie Murphy, Cian Holden, Donagh Mac Iomhargáin, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Pádraig Ó Luanaigh, Gearóid Ó Síocháin, Alan Dore, Shane Kelliher, Dean Ó Conaill, Simon Draghici, Dara Ó Súilleabháin, Michael O’Gara, Cian Talbot, Tomás Sheehy, Michael Slattery, Gearóid Mac Gearailt, Tom Crowley, Conor Lowe, David Fitzmaurice, Hugh Healy, Odhrán Liston, Michael Linnane, Joe O’Connor, Ciarán O’Reilly, Donagh McMahon, Harry O’Callaghan, Evan O’Connor, Ciarán Killeen,. What a weekend they had in Ulster! They won v Swatragh (Doire) and Sarsfields (Cill Dara) but were beaten by Ballinascreen (Doire). They visited Páirc na gCeilteach and the Bogside and were hosted at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains. Saoire dá saol!

PEIL FAOI 16: (i) Under 16A team played outstanding football in the Central League division 1 final but were unlucky on the scoreboard. AdeS: 2-6; K-O’R: 6-6. Mí-ádh, a leaideanna! (ii) Under 16B boys won the division 3 semi-final. AdeS: 1-11; Na Mistéalaigh: 3-4. Ar fheabhas, a bhuachaillí! Our Bs will face Churchill in the division 3 final. Up The Rock!

NA SCRÚDUITHE STÁIT: Best wishes to all who’re heading into exam-time.

MIONÚIR CHIARRAÍ: Comhghairdeachas lenár n-imreoir Jack Ó Muireagáin agus le foireann Chiarraí a ghnóthaigh áit i gCraobhchluiche na Mumhan.

Lotto

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €10,400. The numbers drawn were 05, 17, 24 & 28. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Anne Kennedy, Camp; Katie Burke, Curraheen; Eugene Dullaghan c/o Maurice Hanafin; James Sayers, Derrymore West; Liam O’Sullivan, Derrymore East.

Next week’s jackpot will be €10,500 and the draw will take place next Sunday night May 11th at 10pm in Skelper Quane’s Bar. Tickets available from usual outlets or any committee member. If you’re not in, you cannot win!

Dingle Way Challenge 2014

Now that the May Bank Holiday is over it is time to start making plans for the June Bank Holiday. St Pat’s are running their second Dingle Way Challenge on Sunday June 1st and this year the walk will go from Cloghane to Blennerville with stops in Spillane’s Bar, Maharees and The Old Schoolhouse in Camp.

Participants are free to walk all the trek or any of the stages. Registration can be done online through our website and Facebook page but we are also taking registration at the Juvenile Academy next Sunday morning at 10:30am and forms are also available with Kieran in O’Shea’s Gala.

The fee is €35 and includes bus transport, breakfast, lunch, burger and a drink on completion along with a medal. All participants will also receive a bag for the trek with drinks, fruit and a map.

It promises to be a great day’s fun on the mountains and along the beaches. We are asking all friends of St Pat’s to support the walk either by taking part or by sponsoring one of the participants and all money raised is being used to improve our club facilities.

Coiste na nOg is arranging a family section from Curraheen Church, ascending to the mountain path and trekking to Tonevane and completing at Blennerville GAA pitch. Start time for this section is 3.30pm on June 1st. Children will wear a bib and walk with a steward-led group & parents and finish at our pitch where refreshments and music will generate a party atmosphere. All are welcome so why not join in the fun!

Juvenile Academy

We saw another great turnout last Sunday morning. In the u6’s Sharon Enright, Jack Costelloe and Maebh Breen showed us some great skill and determination while in the u8’s Rory Kelliher, Orlaith Murphy and Grainne Breen displayed some perfect ball skills. At the same time, St Pats hosted a u-10 blitz which was brilliantly organised by Eoin Sayers. There was 2 teams from Ardfert ,2 from St Pats ,2 from Churchill & 1 from Ballyheigue.Both our teams performed heroically despite the obvious difference in size. Best for St Pats on the day were Seanie Murphy, James dowling, Cillan Lynch, Kosta, Paddy Moran, Caoimhe Diro, Gearoid O’Shea, Diarmuid & Roisin Griffin, Liam O’Sullivan & Joseph Laucher. The academy continues this Sunday at 10:30am

Under 12’s

Our U12’s are scheduled to play round 5 in the county league on Sunday 11th May at home against Asdee/Ballylongford

Under 16’s

Our U16’s played away to Churchill last Monday at 6.30pm. Report to follow in next week’s notes.

Senior Team
Credit Union County Senior Football League Rd 4
Spa, Killarney 1-12 St Pat’s 1-8

Our seniors travelled to Killarney last Saturday night to take on Spa in perfect conditions. Spa had the upper hand in the opening exchanges with 2 points from play from former Kerry Senior panelist Mike “Stam” O’Donoghue.

However, St Pat’s quickly settled and playing with the aid of a slight wind, the long direct ball seemed to be paying dividends. Kieran Hurley converted a free in the 8th minute to reduce the deficit and then St Pat’s struck for a goal in the 12th minute. Liam O’Sullivan caught a great ball from a kickout and he delivered a long kick into the full forward line.

The ball floated over Kieran and his marker but Willie Hurley was on hand to get possession and he coolly finished to the net. Spa responded with two pointed frees from O’Donoghue to tie the game at the end of the first quarter.

St Pat’s added two further points in the 18th and 23rd minute; a free from Kieran and a nice point from play by Willie to restore St Pat’s two point lead. Both teams were guilty of turning over possession easily and some bad wides in this quarter. Another free from O’Donoghue was quickly cancelled out by a point from Willie in the last minute of the first half.

However, Spa attacked from the resultant kick-out and added a point before the short whistle. HT Score Spa 0-6 St Pat’s 1-4.
Spa, playing with the aid of the breeze in the second half quickly opened their account with two frees from O’Donghue. St Pat’s reply was a pointed free from Kieran Hurley.

St Pat’s seemed to be picking up plenty of possession around the middle but poor decision making was costing them. The long ball into the Hurley brothers was no longer working as Spa dropped a sweeper in front of them.

St Pat’s began to run at Spa and when they did, it reaped rewards. Paul McMahon, Liam O’Sullivan and Andy Byrne attacked Spa at will and drew frees. Hurley was successful with two in the 43rd and 45th minute to give St Pat’s a two point lead going in to the final quarter.

However, disaster struck from the resultant kickout as Spa attacked down the right and their centre forward cut in along the endline, beating two defenders and finishing to the net from an acute angle.

This put them into the lead for the first time in the second half and it was a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. They added another point in the 54th minute to increase their lead to two points. Liam O’Sullivan replied with a monster point from a free and it seemed we could be in for a close finish.

However, St Pat’s could not break down the Spa defence in the closing minutes and Spa caught St Pats out the counter attack from turnovers in the closing minutes and they added 3 further points to leave the final score a bit flattering to the home side; 1-12 to 1-8.

This was an improved performance from St Pat’s, particularly in defence and around the middle where they had ample possession to win the game. However, they must improve in attack in order to pick up vital points in the upcoming league fixtures.

Round 5 sees us host Glenbeigh/Glencar on the weekend of May 17/18th. Best for St Pats last Saturday in Spa were Paul McMahon, Liam O’Sullivan & Willie Hurley. Team: A O’Callaghan, P O’Connor, K O’Sullivan, D O’Sullivan, S Dowling, L Mulligan, P McMahon, L O’Sullivan, M O’Sullivan, A Byrne, B Poff, Jake Foley, G Savage, K Hurley & W Hurley. Subs: J Costello for G Savage (40 mins); Jeff Foley for S Dowling (40 mins); B Savage for K O’Sullivan (inj 54 mins).

St Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville

St. Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville are doing another ‘Bag 2 School’ collection on Tuesday 27th May between 1 and 2:30pm. We are looking for second hand clothes, shoes tied together, soft toys, belts and bags.

If you can help us, please drop your unwanted clothes to us in any large plastic bag on this day to help us raise funds for the school.

The school is hosting an ‘Active Week’ from 12-16th May. Children will take part in skipathons, a hike for 5th and 6th classes around Loch a’Dúin, have a health and safety talk (thanks to parent Maura O’Donnell for organising), drop everything and dance session, crazy golf, as well as a tour to UL for the older classes for rafting, canoeing, and much more.

We are making a huge effort that week to raise the number of steps taken by all, so we are going to walk to school every day that week from the windmill. We welcome parents to join us.

We would like to thank the Curran family for their kind permission in allowing us to start from the Windmill car park. A meeting for our new enrolments will take place on 7th May at 7pm to meet their new teacher and get to see the classroom.

Parents will meet with principal Terry O’Sullivan and get a chance for their children to meet each other. It may very well be the last year our infants will meet in a prefab, as the new building clearly is on the horizon now. For more information, enrolment form, and news, please see our web-site: www.blennervillens.ie

Blennerville/Ballyard Community Games

SWIMMING: Sunday, May 4th was a great day for Blennerville/Ballyard swimmers. We had our first gold medal early in the morning, thanks to Rachel O’Mahoney, who came first in the U8 freestyle.

Suin Fitzgibbon, Alison Lynch, Aoife Bourke and Cormac Gallagher also had great swims in the morning but unfortunately were up against some tough competitors in their swims. The afternoon session saw Blennerville add to their medal total. Grace O’Mahoney swam a magnificent final to get bronze in the U12 breaststroke. Ciara Drinan was in a very fast U16 freestyle final and swam an unbelievable race to finish 2nd. Mebh Maloney swam a nail biting U14 backstoke and it was the touch of the wall saw her win and get a gold medal.

Our next two medals were in the boys U14 breastroke with Cathal McLoughlin adding to his county medals total this year by getting a silver and well done to Darragh O’Sullivan who got a bronze in the same event. Sarah Gavaghan was outstanding in her U16 Butterfly and was well ahead of the pack and finished in first place.

The last event of the evening were the relays. We had an u13 girls relay, Ava O’Mahoney, Grace O’Mahoney, Jenny Slattery and Ellen Wallace, it was a very close finish in the semi, with two teams to qualify and after the judges deliberated I’m afraid it didnt go the way of Blennerville, finishing 3rd, just out of the finals.

The U16 girls medley relay was the last event of the day. We finished on a high with the girls, Sarah Gavaghan, Erin Fitzgibbon, Mebh Maloney and Ciara Drinan swimming fantastic and won gold.

Other mentions have to go Ava O’Mahoney in the U14 freestyle. She swam brilliantly and was just pipped in her semifinal coming third, with two to qualify and Ellen Wallace who made it all the way to the final of the girls U14 breaststoke finishing 5th overall.

Well done to Sorcha O’Donoghue, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Emma Lynch and Kate Mulgrew, Jenny Slattery and Darragh O’Connor who all had tremendous swims and Sean Fitzgibbon who represented us in the U14 Butterfly final. So over all we came away with 3 golds, 2 silvers, 2 bronze and gold in the U16 medley relay. A fantastic achievement by all.

GYMNASTICS: Kerry County Community Games gymnastics take place next Sunday, May 11th. We would like to wish Rachel Mulgrew and Grace O’Mahoney the best of luck as they represent Blennerville/Ballyard in this event.

ATHLETICS: A date for your calendar, Blennerville/Ballyard community games Athletics competition will take place in St Pat’s GAA pitch, Blennerville, on Thursday evening May 15th at 6.30. There will be a special race for tiny tots and all other community games events will be for the u8’s to u16 age groups. The first four qualifiers in each event go on to represent Blennerville/Ballyard in the County Finals which will be held on 21/22nd June, in An Riocht, Castleisland. Check out our Facebook page for further updates and information on www.facebook.com/Blennervilleballyardcg.

Sympathy

The club would also like to extend its sympathy to the families and relatives of Liam Heffernan, Keel, Castlemaine; Bill O’Brien, Oakpark and Mary Quinn, Reidy’s Terrace. May They Rest In Peace.

Junior Championship Quarter Final:

Churchill 1-13 Dromid Pearses 0-16 (after extra time)

On a perfect evening for football, Churchill met Dromid Pearses in the quarter final of the Junior Championship. It turned out to be one of the most exciting games witnessed in The Spa for many years. However, after 80 minutes of sometimes exhilarating football, where no quarter was asked or given, it was still not possible to separate the teams and a replay will be required next Sunday in Dromid to see who progresses to the semi-final.

Dromid got off to a flying start with a point from their midfielder, Tomas O Currain, within a minute. This was to be Dromid’s only time in front during normal time. Benny Dillon got Churchill off the mark with a free after 2 minutes and the same player scored the next four points for Churchill, 3 from play. Dromid had 2 points from frees in reply.

In between, Churchill’s keeper, Eoghan O’Brien, made a great save to keep Churchill in front. After 20 minutes, Mikey Brennan, who was excellent throughout, got through for a fisted point, following good work up the wing by JJ Prior. On 25 minutes, Ciaran Crowley kicked a great point from play.  Declan O’Sullivan (who was well marshalled by Matt Finnerty until O’Sullivan went off injured early in the second half) replied for Dromid with a free on 27 minutes.

Chris Hurley then got a great score following good work by Mikey Brennan. Dromid finished the half strongly with a score from play on the stroke of half time from their centre back, Padraig O’Suilleabhain. Half Time: Churchill 0-8 Dromid 0-5.

Whatever was said to Dromid at half time seemed to work, as they kicked the first 3 points of the second half to level the match by the 10th minute. Churchill lost Ivan Parker to injury and he was replaced by Fiachra Griffin. Cillian Fitzgerald put Churchill back in front again following a great catch and finish. Another Benny Dillon point and one from Cillian Fitzgerald further extended the lead with another point following great work in midfield by Ciaran Crowley. Dromid lost Declan O’Sullivan to injury in the 19th minute.

Dromid replied with a point from their full-forward to make it a 2 point game. For the final 10 minutes, the game flowed from end to end with scores at a premium. Churchill defended tigerishly but were unable to kill the game and as the game ticked into injury time, Dromid continued to press for what would be a winning goal. Their wing back Caoimhin O’Se came up from defence and his shot for goal flew over the bar. That left the minimum between the teams and try as Churchill could to retain possession, Dromid turned over the ball and their man of the match Tomas O Currain equalised with the last kick of normal time. Full time: Churchill 0-11 Dromid 0-11.

Declan O’Sullivan returned for Dromid in extra time. Brian Hill came on in the forward line for Churchill. Mikey Brennan and Benny Dillon (from a 45) edged Churchill ahead again but Dromid finished the half stronger with 2 points of their own. Half Time Extra Time: Churchill 0-13 Dromid 0-13

The scene was set for an exciting and tense final ten minutes to see who would emerge victorious. Dromid looked most likely to progress, as they got their noses in front for the first time since the first minute of the match, as they had 2 points from play within 5 minutes.

Churchill were now on the rack, but were thrown a life-line when Brian Hill was brought down for a penalty, following a great run. Cillian Fitzgerald cooly slotted the penalty into the bottom corner to restore Churchill’s lead once more. Dromid now threw everything at Churchill and it looked like Churchill would emerge victorious as Dromid lost possession. However, as Churchill tried to work the ball out of defence, the ball broke to Declan O’Sullivan, and from out near the far touchline, he swung over the equaliser to break the locals’ hearts. Though the watch showed there was still one minute left, the referee blew the final whistle.

Both teams gave a great display of football and are to be commended with the standard of football in what was a sporting match. Though Churchill will ultimately be disappointed that they couldn’t close out the match, they live to fight another day and should take heart from a brilliant display.

Team: Eoghan O’Brien, PJ O’Mahony Eoin McCarthy Mitchell Holland JJ Prior Matt Finnerty Cathal Rogers Ciaran Crowley (0-01) Mikey Brennan (0-02) Chris Hurley (Capt) (0-01) Daniel Doyle Ivan Parker Benny Dillon (0-07, 3 frees, 1 45) Cillian Fitzgerald (1-02) Garrett Walsh

Subs Used: Mark O’Connor; Fiachra Griffin; Shane Crowley; Brian Hill; Mike O’Brien

Bus for replay: A bus will be organised to facilitate those travelling to the replay if there is sufficient interest. Please contact Tracy O’Sullivan if you are interested in travelling on the bus.

The club are very greatfull to everybody for the organising of the game on Saturday evening. The gate people Tracy o Sullivan,Eugie o Sullivan.Jim o Sullivan,Jimmy Wrenn and J.P. Daly.Neol Dolan.Dermot Crowley and Mossie Stack for the parking.The u-10 team and mentors who played an game @ half-time.To Joan Crowley for the sandwiches and Mary and Hellena Wrenn for doing the teas.

A special word must go to Dave Buckley who organised the music and Padraig Walsh to sing the National Anthem.The field was in excellent again due to the trojon word done by groundsman Dave Buckley.So it is now on to Sunday in Dromid @ 1p.m. and best of luck to our brilliant footballers lead by captain Chris Hurley.

Spa/Fenit/Barrow Community Games

 

Last Sunday we had 7 individual swimmers and a girls U13 squad competing in the Kerry finals of the community games swimming, which was held in the Complex, Tralee.

 Well done to all our swimmers who performed really well on the day and best of luck to Paul Cassidy, who will now go on to represent Kerry in the National Finals in Athlone in August in the U14 Butterfly.

Paul represented Kerry last year as well in the same event.  A big congratulations to Kate Sugrue who won the bronze medal in the U8 Freestyle final.   Well done to the following swimmers,  Lisa Cassidy, U10 Backstroke:  Ellie Sugrue & Emma Fitzgerald U12 Freestyle:  Niall Cassidy U12 Freestyle:  Chloe Sugrue & Maggie Sugrue U14 Freestyle and our U13 squad of  Chloe & Ellie Sugrue and Sarah & Emma Fitzgerald.

LOTTO
Lotto results for Glenduff House 28/4/14

Numbers drawn 5,6.,9,18 No winner, lucky dips as follows,
1 Kathleen O Connor, Scart
2 Joanne Riordan, Ballymac
3 Patsy Flahive, Kielduff
4 Deirdre O Keeffe, Ballymac
5 Margaret o Connor, Ashill
Seller Prize : Mannix Post office. Next weeks draw will take place in the Half Way. Jacckpot €11900 and can be played on line at www.ballymacgaa.com

SENIORS
Ballymac 3 – 9 Lispole 3 – 12
Our senior team suffered a very disappointing defeat on Sunday last as Lispole emerged victorious by 3 points in this Co. League game played in Ballymac.
Playing with a stiff breeze the home side got off to a dream start with a Luke Sweeney goal inside the first minute. Midway through the half Ballymac led on a score 3 – 3 to 1 – 1 with Padraig McCarthy and Gene Griffin goaling for Ballymac.

We continued to dominate the half and lead at halftime by 9 points on a score line of Ballymac 3 – 8 Lispole 2 – 2. Lispole came out for the second half with all guns blazing and made full use of the wind advantage. Some early points and a goal on the 40ith minute saw them narrow the gap to four points and from here until the final whistle the West Kerry side dominated proceedings. A Daniel O Shea point being Ballymac’s only score in the second half.

Team: P Laide, B O Donnell, TJ Casey, Denis Leen, C Counihan, C Reynolds, Mikey Leen, D O Shea, A Breen, E Reidy, G Griffin, L Sweeney, C Leen, P McCarthy, C McSwiney
Subs: A Bonn, M Herlihy, Mossie Leen
Ballymac hosts St. Mary’s on Saturday night next in a Co. League back game. This game is due to throw in at 7.00pm.

MINORS

Division 2 Tralee District Diviion 2 Shield Final
Ballymacelligott v Na Gaeil

Both team registered two scores each in the first five minutes of this game, Na Gaeil scoring two points and Ballymac a goal and a point through Vincent Horan. Na Gaeil scored two more points before half time and Ballymac added a point from a free by Christy Leen . The half time score was Ballymac 1.2 to Na Gaeil 0.4

Ballymac started the stronger in the second half and registered a goal and five points before Na Gaeil got a score in the 17th minute. Ballymac scores came from Gerard Browne, Cillian Brosnan, Christy Leen and Vincent Horan. The goal came from Graham Breen. Na Gaeil tagged on four more points to leave their final tally at 9 point. Two more point from Sean Doyle and Robert Dowd left the final score at Ballymac 2.9 Na Gaeil 0.9.

Team: Padraig O Connor. Micheal Madden, Aaron Dunne, Eoin Lyons , Sean Savage, Sean Doyle , Morgan Quirke , Christy Leen , Gerard Browne, Graham Breen , Steven Bermingham, Vincent Horan , Cillian Brosnan , Tomas O Connor, Neil Sullivan. Subs: Micheal Reidy, Robert Dowd , David Long.

This was a well deserved trophy for this side as they have put in great dedication since the start of the year. Great credit is due to the panel and mentors Padraig Laide, Mossie Shanahan and Sean Hennessy. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish all members of this panel every success in their forthcoming examinations and thank them for their dedication to the Club in this important time of their life.

JUNIOR TEAM

The Co. Junior Football Leagues are due to start on Friday 16th May 2014. Further details of who we are playing in next weeks notes.

COISTE NA NOG

Cailini Faoi 14: Ballymac 4-6 Spa 4-2

We came out the right side of a very competitive game on Saturday evening in Spa . Having got off to a bright start in the first half scoring 1-2 in first 10 minutes we failed to build on it , Spa came back with 2 goals of their own . Rose Ann O Shea grabbed our 2nd goal of first half . Half time score 2-3 to 2-2.

The 2nd half was a real ding dong affair with both teams having periods of dominance , with 4 minutess left Spa scored a goal to level the game but our girls showed great character in launching an attack straight from the kick out , Cora Savage pointed following a great move .

From the resultant kick out Rachel Godley fed Mary Healy who goaled to seal a 4 point win for us. Robin White, Micheala Murphy, Claire Kenny, Eve Creedon & Niamh Rahilly played well in defence, Leah and Rose Anne had a great battle midfield with their Spa counterparts and Mary Healy , Rachel Godley , Aine Rice and Cora Savage lead the way up front.

Scores : Aine Rice 2-2 , Rose Anne O Shea 1-0 , Mary Healy 1-1 , Cora Savage 0-1 , Leah ONeill 0-1, Ellie Mc Elligott 0-1
Team : Robin White , Niamh Rahilly , Claire Kenny , Micheala Murphy , Eve Creedon , Tara Murphy , Maeve O Sullivan, Leah O Neill, Rose Anne O Shea, Aine Rice, Rachel Godley, Mary Healy , Cora Savage , Ellie McElligott , Cait Rice

Buachailli Faoi 14: BALLYMAC 3-10 KENMARE 4-9

Our final County League game was at home to Kenmare last Wednesday evening. Both teams were on the scoreboard early on, Cillian pointing for us and a goal by Josh after being put through by Daire Keane. Kenmare were busy too scoring 1-3 , all scores inside the first ten minutes. The visitors got another 1-3 before the break, Davy Rodgers pointing for us to leave us 2-6 to1-2 behind at the break. While we missed a few chances we were rather fortunate not to be further behind.

We were treated to a exciting game in the second half. Substitutes Liam O’Brien and Darragh Broderick were making their presence felt and Daire Keane got two points. The visitors goalkeeper made two fine saves to deny James Carmody and Daire Keane. With Dara Leen and Cathal on top in defence Ballymac pressed forward with success. The goal we wanted coming from a piledriver from

Cillian Gallagher, who was having a superb game. Daire Keane adding two more points to leave the scores tied at 2-6 each at the midway point. The frantic scoring continued Kenmare adding 1-3, points for Ballymac coming from Josh, C Nolan, Cillian and D Rodgers. With only a few minutes left Daire Keane weaved through and found the net to put us a point ahead. Unfortunately there was still time for Kenmare to race up field and get another goal and give them a two point winning margin. This was by far our best thirty minutes of football this season and hopefully there is more of the same to come.

ACADEMY
A blustery morning greeted all players and mentors early on Sunday morning. The under ten girls led the pack by giving an outstanding performance in training, Alyssa Leen, Eimear Curran and Roisin Rahilly in particular were on top form. Not to be outdone the U6 boys were also training hard, well done to Matthew O’Connor, Micheal Quirke, Eoghan Joy, Ray Horgan, John O’Shea and Aaron Crean. Under 8: Conor Daly, Ben Sharp, Conal Savage, Gearoid Healy and Michael O’Connor were outstanding on the day.

U 10 Boys: Andy Rogers, Jamie Sugrue, Oisin Shanahan, Michael Culloty, Javkaloav Orgonbagor and Evan Boyle continued to improve with every session.
Well done and many thanks to all mentors and trainers for making the academy a success each Sunday morning. Many thanks also to the fantastic shopkeeper.

HOLY COMMUNION
Best wishes to the boys and girls of O Brennan and Flemby who will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion this Saturday in Ballymacelligott Church.

CLOTHES RECYCLING
Many thanks to all who contributed to the first day of clothes recycling on Sunday last. We continue our recycling drive this weekend with two days on Saturday evening from 7.00pm to 8.30pm and on Sunday morning from 11.00am – 1.00pm. Please contribute as all funds raised will go towards the continued development of underage football in the Parish.

CLOGHER FUND RAISING NIGHT
All involved in the organising of the Bingo night for Clogher National School would like to take this opportunity to thank all who attended to make this night such a success.

Juveniles
U6/8/10

Our U10s took part in the first leg of the U10 Go Games Blitz held in Healy Park on Thursday last. Teams travelled from John Mitchels, Na Gaeil and Austin Stacks and a great showcase of skills was had on the night.

Outstanding on the night for Kerins O’Rahilly’s was TJ Heaphy who will be certainly one to watch in the future.

U8s have their Go Games Blitz starting this Thursday the 8th in Healy Park. Players are asked to be there at 6.10pm. Training for this age group continues in Healy Park on Saturdays at 11am.

U8/10 Girls

Our U8/10 girls trained as usual on Saturday last. These girls are a joy to watch as their skill level continues to improve every week and they are in preparation for the many blitzes they are due to play in shortly. Congratulations to the girls who made their 1st Holy Communion on Saturday last.

U12s

U12s played Na Gaeil in Divisions 2A and 2B on Sunday last in Healy Park Ballyrickard. The result in Division 2A was Kerins O’Rahillys 2-06 Na Gaeil 5-18. The result in Division 2B was  Kerins O’Rahillys 5-25 Na Gaeil 5-16. Their next games will be in Kenmare on Sunday the 11th against Kenmare Shamrocks at 6pm. U12s train in Healy Park Ballyrickard on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4pm. Gum shields have to be worn by each player.

U14s

U14 played Na Gaeil in Kileen on Wednesday last and were beaten by a stronger Na Gaeil side. The final score was Kerins O’Rahillys 1-04 Na Gaeil 5-12. New fixtures will be posted on Facebook.

U16s

Our U16s played Laune rangers in the Semi-final of The Central League on Monday the 28th May in Strand Road. They had a very comprehensive win to book their place in the Final against Austin Stacks. The score was Kerins O’Rahillys 5-18 Laune Rangers 0-10.

Senior Football
Castleisland Mart Club Championship Kerins O’Rahillys 0-09 Legion 3-09

Played in ideal conditions at the Deerpark pitch Killarney Legion proved too strong for Kerins O’Rahillys who were without a host of players for this club championship tie. Legion were first on the scoreboard with an early goal but Strand Road replied straight after with a well taken point by Declan Quill at the 7th minute leaving two points between the sides..

A great save by Garry Kissane when he blocked a pile driver from James O’Donoghue that had goal written all over it . Points by Declan Quill and Barry John Keane reduced the gap to a point Kerins O’Rahillys 0-03 to Legions 1-01 at the 13th minute.

Both sides traded scores with Strand Road having points from Jack Savage and Barry John Keane to leave Legion ahead by 1-03 to Strand Roads 0-05 at the 25th minute, then disaster struck before half time in a well worked move by the Legion forwards for their second goal to leave them ahead at half time by 2-04 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-05.

The second half was only three minutes old when Legion struck for their third goal and it was all uphill after this. But the team battled on and great play by John C O’Connor mid field ably assisted by Rory Molloy, and points by Declan Quill, Jack Savage and Barry John Keane had the scores at Kerins O’Rahillys 0-09 to Legions 3-08 with 5 minutes to go.

We would have had a goal when Ronan Quill billowed the net from close range but the referee didn’t allow advantage. Garry Kissane made two excellent saves again in the second half and though the team gave it everything on the night Legion ran out deserved winners.

We missed David Moran big time who was injured also Shane Brosnan and Kevin Walshe who were also out with injury. Next game is in Round 4 of the County League on Saturday next the 10th at 7pm in Strand Road against St Michaels/Foilmore.

Minor Football
Minor Town League Final Kerins O’Rahillys 2-06 Austin Stacks 1-12
Following their defeat to Kerins O’Rahillys in the County League Austin Stacks had a point to prove and prove it they did.

Kerins O’Rahillys started off strong enough but couldn’t put scores on the board despite having their fair share of possession. The half time score was Kerins O’Rahillys 0-02 Austin Stacks 0-06.

Austin Stacks came out in the second half determined not to give the game away and despite fighting back and scoring 2-04 in the second half the gap was too hard to fill and A Stacks came out victors on the night. Players who impressed on the night were Gary Nolan, Ben O’Neill, Rory Doyle and Paudi Griffin.

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
Junior Ladies

Our Junior ladies have one game left in the league against Rathmore. It is a home tie and time and venue will be posted on Facebook.
U14/U16 Girls U16 County League Kerins O’Rahillys 5-14 Castlegregory 1-02
In our first game of the County League against Castlegregory our U16 girls got off to a flying start.

From the get go our girls took charge and dominated the game with goals from (Capt.) Shannon McInerney, Eimear Ellard and Shannon Quill. There was excellent defending from our backs of whom Jodie O’Halloran, Isabelle Bailey and Megan McBride played a blinder.

At half time Castlegregory still hadn’t scored and we had a very comfortable lead going into the second half. With some great direction from their Captain Shannon McInerney a rapid succession of points poured over the bar.

Castlegregory scored a goal and two points but another goal from Emma McCarthy sealed the deal for Kerins O’Rahillys. At the final whistle the score was 5-14 to 1-2. Other players to impress were Eimear Brosnan, Hannah Stack, Meabh Buckley and Ailbhe Mangan. Well done to everybody involved. U14 and U16 girls train every Tuesday in Ballyrickard at 6.15
U12 Girls U12 girls are training for the next phase of the Co League and waiting to play their two remaining matches in the North Kerry competition.

Happy Birthday
Birthday wishes this week go to Ella O’Connor U10 girls (who also celebrated her 1st Holy Communion so double celebrations!), Kate Kerins U10 girls, Taylor Kate Leane U6 girls, Jack McBride U10 boys and Jonathon Moriarty U8 boys.

Good Luck
We as a Club would like to wish Fionnbar Walsh and the Walsh family the very best of luck with his new book “Donal’s Mountain”.

We look forward to reading it and as a club helping our members both young and old live their lives to their full potential both on and off the field.

Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 28th of April were 7, 22, 26 and 28.

There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €4,900. There were 3 match 3 winners. They were: Frank c/o James, T O’Sullivan c/o Ann and Conor O’Brien c/o Mrs O’Brien. Five entrants for December draw were Frank c/o James, Conor Magee c/o Mrs O’Brien, Mary Fitzgerald c/o Mrs O’Brien, Trevor Thomas c/o Fred and Fred c/o Fred.

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 cost €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 8th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 9th. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.

Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Violet Feehan (née Scanlon) Spa Road Tralee, Christopher O’Hehir Balloonagh Estate Tralee, Pat Guihan Laurel Court Tralee, Mary Quinn Reidy’s Terrace Tralee, John Marchant Chutehall Tralee and William (Billy) O’Brien Chestnut Drive Oakpark 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/​

SENIOR FOOTBALL

Austin Stacks 1-11

Milltown/Castlemaine 0-10 

This replay, in round 1 of the Club Championship played in ideal conditions in Milltown on last Saturday evening (3rd May), was as intense and as tight as the drawn game six days previously.

With both defences excelling early on, the first four points of the game (two to each side) came from frees – Shane Carroll on target for us after fouls on Fiachna Mangan and Greg Horan.
The first score from play came in the 12th minute for the home side, followed by two more in quick succession to leave us trailing by 0-5 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter.

We held the opposition scoreless in the second quarter but only added two ourselves in this period – another Shane Carroll free after a foul on himself and, before that, our only score from play in this half by Shane O’Callaghan. Milltown led at half time by 0-5 to 0-4.

Milltown went further ahead inside the second minute of the resumption with another pointed free. However, the introduction of William Kirby and Darragh O’Brien (forward) at the start of the second half seemed to give us more impetus and, consequently, we got the next three points – one each from play by Shane O’Callaghan and Mikey Collins and another pointed free by Shane Carroll.

This put us back in the lead for the first time since the second minute of the game. Another pointed free for Milltown saw the sides on level terms again as we entered the final quarter.

We were now dominating play and, in the space of four minutes, we had took command for the first time in the game with two more Shane Carroll points and a goal finished off by Mikey Collins, who was making his first start of the season.

We were now five points up but Milltown, as is their wont, never gave up and, by the 55th minute were back in the game with three points on the trot.

This left for a nervous finish but two more Shane Carroll points closed out the game and we now move on to meet Dingle in the quarter final on a date to be announced.

Team: Jonathan Conway, Ronan Shanahan, Fearghal MacNamara, John Dennis, Pa McCarthy, Daniel Bohan, Ciarán O’Connell, Barry Shanahan (Capt), Wayne Guthrie, Greg Horan, Denis McElligott, Fiachna Mangan, Michael Collins (1-1), Shane Carroll (0-8 – 6 frees), Shane O’Callaghan (0-2).
Subs used: William Kirby (ht), Darragh O’Brien (ht), Barry Walsh (42m), David Mannix (50m).

Originally, the next round of the Co. League (round 4 – at home to Rathmore) was fixed for the coming weekend, but we now understand that our Club Championship quarter final tie, away to Dingle, may go ahead instead. Nothing has been confirmed as we write. Check Club Website for updates..

HURLING

Our Hurlers were due to travel to Abbeydorney on Monday evening (5th May) to fulfill a postponed game in the North Kerry Intermediate League. Check Club Website for details.
We have a bye this week in the South Kerry League with our next two games at home – to Duagh on next Wednesday (14th May); and against Kilgarvan on the following Monday (19th May). The 4th and final round will be away to St. Pats (East Kerry) on Wednesday, 28th May.

MINOR FOOTBALL

Austin Stacks 1-12

Kerins O’Rahillys 2-6

When these sides met in the last round of the Co. League just over two weeks ago it was O’Rahillys who triumphed, but on last Sunday evening (4th May) in the Town League Final in Connolly Park we turned the tables on the visitors to retain the James Hobbert Cup after some brilliant football by both sides.

Michael O’Donnell won the throw-in, progressed up field and put over a beauty with just 15 seconds on the clock. Rahillys equalized over a minute later from a free but two more pointed frees by Michael left us two ahead at the end of the first quarter.
Such was the intensity of our first half performance that we limited the opposition to just one more score before half time, while we put over three more – a Michael O’Donnell free and one each from play by Ciarán Flanagan and Calvin Foley to leave us ahead at the break by 0-6 to 0-2.

Three minutes after the resumption, Rahillys were through on goal but two superb goal-line clearances by Niall Carroll-Cane and James O’Connor prevented a certain goal even though a point did materialize. The goal did come for O’Rahillys three minutes later to level the game for the second time. Both sides then swapped points from frees – with Michael again on target for us.
Then, in the space of four minutes (41st to 45th) we really upped our game, scoring three superb points from play by Calvin Foley, Louis Ryle and Jack O’Shea and a brilliant goal by Jessie O’Sullivan to leave us six points clear as the game entered the final quarter.
In the next twelve minutes both sides shared two points each – ours coming again from Michael O’Donnell frees.
However Strand Road kept pressing and got through for a goal as the game went into added time but we held out for a well deserved victory.

All twenty who played on the evening gave displays that, on another day, would yield a Man of the Match Award but the already mentioned Michael O’Donnell and Timmy Murphy, for his first half display in particular, would just about shade it on this occasion.
Team: Danny Kinsella, Dylan Harnett (Capt), Niall Carroll-Cane, Darragh Scanlon, Cathal O’Reilly, Jack O’Shea (0-1), Jack Kenny, Michael O’Donnell (0-7 – 6 frees), Calvin Foley (0-2), Timmy Murphy, Louis Ryle (0-1) Craig Corcoran), Seán Fitzmaurice, Ciarán Flanagan (0-1), Seán Dukes.
Subs used: James O’Connor (21m), Seán Hurley (ht), Jessie O’Sullivan (35m) (1-0), Anthony Moynihan (46m), Sam Nealon (47m).
Our Minors (as a team) now have a break until the Co. Championship gets underway on the Wednesday after the Munster Final (9th July). In the meantime let us wish all those doing Exams all the best in the coming weeks.

GOOD LUCK

Good luck to the Kerry Minors (including our own Jack Morgan) who take on Tipperary in this Wednesday evening’s (7th May) Munster Championship semi final in Semple Stadium at 7pm.

SCÓR SÍNSIR

Congratulations to Kerry’s three Clubs – Churchill, Glenflesk and Kilcummin who won All Ireland Titles in Senior Scór at the recent Finals in Athlone.
Churchill are the Quiz Champions with Glenflesk and Kilcummin annexing the Rinnce Foirne and Rinnce Set respectively.

SUNDAY LUNCH

Lunch continues in the Clubhouse every Sunday from 12 to 4pm. Bookings on 066 7126942.

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.
All at the Cards offer sympathy to Kevin Feehan on the death of his mother, Violet (see Sympathy)

LOTTO

Last Monday week’s (28th April) Jackpot worth €5,000 was not won. The numbers drawn were 17, 21, 22 and 31.
The €20 prizes went to Pat Kissane and John O’Riordan, both c/o The Club; Tadgh Carroll, c/o Carmel O’Neill; Billy Ryle, c/o Club Rockies and Anne Murphy, c/o The Ladies.

GOOD NEWS

It’s great to hear the good news that our friend and colleague, Charlie Healy (one of our regular Lotto sellers) has been given the all-clear following his recent series of ongoing treatments.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of Violet Feehan (nee Scanlon), Spa Road (mother of Kevin – see Cards); Pat Guihan, Laurel Court and late of Tuosist; Christopher O’Hehir, Balloonagh Estate; Mary Quinn, Reidy’s Terrace; John Marchant, Chute Hall; and Billy O’Brien, Chesnut Drive, Oakpark and late of Castletownroche (former Kerry County Agricultural Officer) who died during the past week.

SENIORS
We are away to Ardfert in Round 2 time and date T.B.C.
CO LEAGUE

Our next Co. League game is at home to Skellig Rangers in round 4 on Saturday May 10th  at 7pm

Under 14 boys

Our under 14 boys continued our good recent run with a hard fought win in our third County League game of the season at home to Fossa on Wednesday evening. We appeared to be suffering from a post Feile hangover as we started very slowly and found ourselves trailing 1-10 to 6 points after 20 minutes.

However we recovered in the last 10 minutes to go in at the break leading by a point. The second half was much more like it as we dominated in midfield giving us the platform to reap the benefits up front. In the end we ran out comfortable winners 6-16 to 1-13 with all the panel  getting a run out on the night. Our panel on the night was: Donie Dillane, Shane McCarthy, Ross Sugrue, Conor Morrison-O’Brien, Kevin Williams, Ryan Ward, Mikey Kelliher, Dara Sheridan, Tyreese Flaherty, Dylan O’Brien, Craig O’Brien, Cian Barden, Padraig White, Conor Fitzmaurice, James Sheehan, Dylan O’Shea, Sean Gannon, Stephen Bowler, Graham Hudson, James O’Connor, Tadgh Broderick, Cian Canavan and Darrion Hurley.

Feile weekend will be the last weekend in June in Connaught, further details will follow as soon as we have them. Round 5 (A) to Spa Wednesday April 30th @ 7-30pm.

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

Under 12 Boys

The A Team were beaten on a scoreline of 5-12 to 3-8, The Team did very well and are Improving with every game. Best on the night were Darragh Mc Evoy, Jordan Mason & John o Connor, The B Team also lost their game but put up a great performance best on the night were Jessie Duggan & Conor Keirns, Next game is at home to the Gaelteacht.

The u.12 Games against The Legion from Killarney on Sunday Legion won both games. Our next Game is against  Austin Stacks on Sunday the 27th of April.
Round 4 (A) to Dr. Crokes Sunday May 5th @ 6pm

Round 4 (H) to An Ghaelteacht Sunday May 5th @ 6pm.
Round 5 (A) to Dr. Crokes Sunday May 11th @ 6pm
Training is on every Tuesday evening at  It is important that the entire group bring   gum shields. For more information phone Brendan Dillane on 086 1742604.

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.

U8 B0ys

The rain kept away for our training session on Sunday thankfully and we had a great time.

Mike was doing left leg kicking skills and Killian, Ben, Will and Connor and others all improved greatly. Mark was doing target practice with Darragh, Luke, Cody and Sean Og producing great shots and almost everyone hitting the target. James was doing tackling and teamwork where Ted, Cian, Andrew and Adam all showed great development and tenacity.

At the end of the session we had games and it was great to see all the players making a great effort and showing great commitment. Training again next Sunday and the week after we have mid-week games.

UNDER 8 & 10 GIRLS

We had a great turnout for training with 22 girls. Thanks too tony and Edward for a fantastic training session all girls had fun and smiles were broad at the end. Ruth and Emma had a fantastic game in training putting all the new skills learned into practice!

Training continues next week at the time of 10.30am in camp ballyseedy. All new players welcome, come along and meet new friends in a fun setting as you learn the game of ladies football. Just make yourself known to Claire, patriz, James or John.

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
Despite missing a few regulars because of the Easter holidays the girls had a good win against Castlegregory on EasterMonday in the third game of the preliminary round of the county league.

The final score was John Mitchels 4-07 to Castlegregory 2 – 09 and the team was as follows; Kerry Oba, Clara O Callaghan, Erica O Connor, Amy Somers,Laura Fitzgerald, Caoimhe Leahy, Julie Foley, Melissa Dennehy, Semi Ogungbsa, Kate Ross, Rachel Kilgallen, Elisabeth Zarane, Ruth Moriarty, Lynda O Connor.

They play Finuge/ St Senans on next & then all of the teams are regraded into their correct divisions for the county league proper. Training continues at Camp Ballyseedy from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday evenings – any new players are more than welcome to attend.

Gaelic4Girls
There is still a fantastic turnout at the Gaelic4Girls which continues every Wednesday from 6pm – 7pm in our club grounds at Camp Ballyseedy.

The course is for 8 weeks and any new players are more than welcome. It’s open to all girls aged between 8-12 years who are not registered with a Ladies Gaelic Football team & it introduce girls to football in a fun environment.

The programme costs €8 & all participants will get a G4G t-shirt and certificate on completion. For more information, contact Rory Kilgallen 087 2352044,Claire O’Sullivan 085 1662997, John McEniry 087 2330392 Fergus McCarthy 087 2568969, Dan O Connor 086 1739465 or the club @ 0667197070.

John Mitchels sports complex

Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for  bookings on the Sports Hall, All Weather Pitch. The Gym, Sauna and Steam room’s 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 due and Club Registrar Cora McElligott or any other officer who are available to collect your subscription.

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
22/4/2012
No winner
Numbers 9-13-25-27
€100 Anthony Hannafin c/o Bertie.
€25  Linda O’Leary c/o Donal.
€25  Malachy Mc.Daid c/o Donal.
€25  Patsy O’Shea c/o David.
€25  Ronan o’Callaghan c/o Clive.
€25  Margaret O’Connor c/o Paddy.
Next draw 29/4/2012
Jackpot €3,900-00
SYMPATHY
To the Family of Trevor Barrett ,Clogherbrien, Tralee.
To the Family of Tom Naughton, Brendans Park, Tralee.
To the Family of Mary Reidy (nee Foran) Connolly Park & formerly Glenderry & Caherulla Ballyheige.
To the Family of Margaret Pearl Carroll, Cahills Park, Tralee.
To the Family of Hannah Moor (nee O’Brien) Drumcuinng, Abbeydorney, Tralee.
To the Family of Paddy Brock Brophy, O’Rahillys Tralee.

By Mike Moriarty

SENIORS
ALL roads led to sunny Ballymac on Saturday evening for the 1st round of the Junior County Championship.

After being a goal down at half-time Churchill  went on to win on a score-line of 1-16 to 1-11. A few features of this game was the majestic fielding of wing forward and captain Chris Hurley and the excellent point taking of Cillian Fitzgerald, Ivan Parker and attacting wing-back J.J Prior.

It was great to see Garreth Walsh making his comeback , coming on as a sub in the second half. My man of the match this week goes to Killian Fitzgerad. It was brilliant to see the support the team got on the night.

Next round at home to Na Gaeil or Dromid. It is hoped to have a challenge game away to Currow on Sunday morning @ 12 midday.
 
MINORS

I travelled to Ennis on Wednesday night to watch the Kerry minors beat Clare and it was great to see Ivan come on and score a point. We would like to wish him the best of luck for the year ahead.
 
The All- Ireland Quiz Final will take place in Castlebar in Mayo on Saturday morning at 11am. Representing Kerry will be the local team of Alex o Donnell ,Micheal Gaynor, Paul Culloty and John Flaherty.

This is the second time the club as been in the final, the last time being 1970 when we were reprented by John J O’Donnell father of Alex, Mossie Kelly and Dermot Crowley.

So everybody in the club wish the last well and hope they bring back the title. As chairman of the club I would like to complain about Croke Park’s timing of the Quiz at 11am on a Saturday morning. I’d be hoping our County Culture Committee and Central Council rep will bring this message back to Croke Park and I would be hoping the new incoming President might change this.

CHURCHILL UNDER 14s

Our Under 14 team played Laune Rangers in the semi final of the Féile na nÓg Division competition  at sun soaked Killeen last Saturday.

For a club with the small playing numbers that Churchill have, to be competing at this level is some achievement, but these lads have shown all year that they can play fantastic football and are well able to compete with the larger clubs.

However, on Saturday our boys were slow off the blocks and were down three goals in three minutes. A lesser team would have thrown in the towel but the Churchill lads settled and began to play some superb football and hammered home two cracking goals and two well taken points.

A point down at half time, Churchill outplayed Laune Rangers for most of the second half and were four points up entering the final few minutes.

However, full credit to the Laune Rangers boys who stuck to their task too and worked their way back into it and managed to force the draw.

Both teams faced into extra time and Laune Rangers were first off the mark scoring two quick goals. Churchill came back with a few scores but just ran out of time to close the gap.

Huge credit is due to all the players in this small panel and their mentors for the great ‘never say die’ pride and spirit they displayed again on the day.

The team played brilliantly and turned in a tremendous whole hearted performance filled with great skill and determination. Many thanks too to the great local crowd who travelled to support the lads on the day.

This support was very much appreciated by all involved. The panel are now looking forward to participating in one of the national regional Feile Blitzes to be played in late June.

Thanks must also go to all the many coaches and mentors in the juvenile club who are putting in a trojan effort in coaching and guiding the young players.

At every age group our players are being well prepared and coached to play to their very best and with pride in their club. Because of this work, our little club will have many great days ahead!

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP

John Mitchels 1-16 Skellig Rangers 1-12

We came out winners on Saturday evening in a hard fought contest with Skellig Rangers.
The first half was an even affair and points from Jamie Moriarty, two from play and one from a free had us three points in front after 20 minutes.

Rangers replied with two points from Ciaran Keating. Alan O’Donoghue scored two fine points from play and Brian Hickey added another for Rangers to leave the half time score John Mitchels 0-5 Skellig Rangers 0-3.

The second half was more intense which saw Rangers receive three yellow cards. It was point for point with Jamie Moriarty adding four and Wayne Conway one for John Mitchels. Ciaran Keating (3), Aiden o’Sullivan (1), Brian Hickey (2) and Sean Courtney (1) for S.Rangers had them ahead and the game into injury time.

We were awarded a free and from 50 yards Jamie Moriarty put the ball over the black spot to level the match and bring it to extra time. The first half of extra time saw Skellig score 1-1, the goal coming from Bernard Walsh and the point by Ciaran Keating.

In the final ten minutes our fitness showed and we went on to score 1-6 to Skellig’s 1 point. Our scores coming from Wayne Conway (1), Alan O’ Donoghue (1), Jamie Moriarty (2), and Shane O’Connor (1).

Brian Hickey kicked another for S. Rangers but we came out winners in the end by 4 points. There were a lot of players on both sides who might have deserved man of the match but Jamie Moriarty with a tally of 10 points and under pressure for a lot of them showed his metal to deserve the man of the match.

We are now away to the winners of Ardfert or St. Marys in Round 2.

CO LEAGUE
Our next Co. League game is at home to Skellig Rangers in round 4 on Sunday May 11th at 2-30pm.

UNDER 14

FEILE QUALIFIERS: Well done to the lads in qualifying for the Feile, report in next weeks notes.

Under 14 Boys Lee Strand Co League Fixtures.
Round 4 (H) to Fossa Wednesday April 23rd @ 7-30pm.
Round 5 (A) to Spa Wednesday April 30th @ 7-30pm.
Training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7. Training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7.
Under 12 Boys
DIV 1A
Round 3 (A) to Austin Stacks Sunday April 27th @ 6pm.
Round 4 (A) to Dr. Crokes Sunday May 5th @ 6pm.
Div 1B
Round 3 (A) to Austin Stacks Sunday April 27th @ 6pm.
Round 4 (H) to An Ghaelteacht Sunday May 5th @ 6pm.
Round 5 (A) to Dr. Crokes Sunday May 11th @ 6pm.
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 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 BOYS
We had a great training session in the sun last Sunday with Killian, Luke, Colin, Cody, Gerard and Darragh all putting in a great effort in their skills and shooting. Robert, Ben, Andrew, Mark and Paddy were doing great work in the games at the end of training and a good effort was put in by all. At the end of training there was a treat for those who trained, we hope you enjoyed it and see you all next Sunday.
UNDER 8 &10 GIRLS
Training continues next week at the new time of 10.30 in Camp Ballyseedy.
All new players welcome, come along and meet new friends in a fun setting as you learn the game of Ladies football. Just make yourself known to Claire, Patriz, James or John.
Also well done to Patriz who played with Kerry minors on their win against Limerick
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
Training continues in Ballyseedy from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday evening .
Gum shields; under the new rules set by Croke Park all girls as well as boys are required to use a gum shield while playing & a player will not be allowed to participate without wearing one.
Gaelic4Girls: There is still a fantastic turnout at the Gaelic4Girls it continues every Wednesday from 6pm – 7pm in our club grounds at Camp Ballyseedy. The course is for 8 weeks & any new players are more than welcome. It’s open to all girls aged between 8-12 years who are not registered with a Ladies Gaelic Football team & it introduce
girls to football in a fun environment. The programme costs €8 & all participants will get a G4G t-shirt and certificate on completion. For more information, contact Rory Kilgallen 087 2352044, Claire O’Sullivan 085 1662997, John McEniry 087 2330392 Fergus McCarthy 087 2568969, Dan O Connor 086 1739465 or the club @ 0667197070.
JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy 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.
RESTAURANT
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 due and Club Registrar Cora McElligott or any other officer who are available to collect your subscription.
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.
LOTTO
11/4/2014
No winner.
Numbers 3-18-21-25. €100 Niall Sheehy c/o Patrons.€25 Denis O’Sullivan c/o Paddy. €25 Johny Kelliher c/oPaddy €25 Amy O’Mahony c/o Brendan. €25 Andrew Sheehan c/o Bertie. €25 Ita O’Connell c/o Bingo.
Next draw 22/4/2014. Jackpot €3,800-00
SYMPATHY
To the Family of Imelda Collins The Villa Ballyvelly & Moyvane.
To the Family of Joseph Domnic Dowling Connolly Park & formerly Stacks Villas.
To the Family of Eleanor E-Line Nolan Strand View Terrace & the Gem Bookshop Tralee.
To the Family of Ainne Reidy (nee Carmody) Mayglass Ballymacelligott Tralee.
To the Family of James (Jimmy) O’Callaghan Casements Avenue Tralee.
To the Family of Bridie Brown (nee Cahill) Knockmoyle & formerly Knocknagoshel.

LOTTO
The Ballymacelligott lotto was held in O Riadas Bar on Monday 14th April 2014 for a jackpot of €11,600. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 21, 27. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Tony Riordan, Ballymac
2. Amy Ryan, Tipperary
3. Peg Looney, Glenbeigh
4. Peg Looney, Glenbeigh
5. Ryan Downey, Clogher
Sellers Prize : Tony Riordan
Lotto now stands at €11,700 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com

SENIORS
Ballymac 1 – 11 Churchill 1 – 16.
Ballymac’s interest in this year’s County Junior Championship came to an end on Saturday evening last with a five point defeat to Churchill.

Ballymac were the better team in the first half and went in at half time leading by a goal (1 – 6 to 0 – 6) Robert Fitzgerald hitting the net in the 7th minute. Churchill started the second half in a whirlwind fashion, scoring five points without reply, however, Ballymac battled back and the sides swopped scores. With five minutes remaining the scores were level Ballymac 1 – 10 Churchill 0 – 13. A Churchill goal and 3 points to a solitary Ballymac point in the time remaining saw the away side into the quarter final draw.

Ballymac Team : P Laide, M. Galvin, M. Shanahan, TJ Casey, C. Counihan, K. O Shea, M. Leen, C. Reynolds, D. O Shea, R. Fitzgerald, G. Griffin, A. Breen, L. Sweeney, P. McCarthy, D. Leen
Subs: C. McSwiney, B. O Donnell,

MINORS
Ballymac 5 – 11 Moyvane/Tarbert 5 – 7
Our minors earned a home semi-final for themselves with a win over Moyvane/Tarbert on Friday night last. This was a superb game of football with some great scores being taken by both sides. The semi final against the same opposition on this Friday night in Ballymac at 6.30pm is not to be missed and we urge as many as possible to attend to support the lads as they endeavour to reach a county final.

U16’s
Ballymac 3-06 Milltown 5-08
Played in Milltown last Saturday morning Milltown proved to be too strong on the day. A great effort was put in by our lads and we also played Annascaul/Lispole on Monday evening. We play Castleisland Desmonds next Sunday morning at 12.30pm in Ballymac in the last round of Central Region.

U14’s
BALLYMAC 2-7 GNEEVEGUILLA 3-6
Gneeveguilla were our opponents last Wednesday evening in Ballymac ,our third county league game. We got off to a good start , two points from Dara Keane and one from Josh giving us an early lead. Cathal Dunne intercepted a short kick out ,made straight for goal before laying off to Cillian Gallagher who finished to the net form close range. We were now 1-3 to 0-1 ahead midway through the half. Both sides scored a point each to leave the half time score 1-4 to 0-2 in our favour.
It was all Gneeveguilla early in the second half scoring 3-3inside the first 20 minutes, Dara Keane getting two points for us. All was not lost however as Josh got possession and with no obvious pass on found the net from far out. When Dara pointed from a free there was only a point in it but the visitors went upfield and secured a win with the final point. Eoin Culloty, David Nolan, Dara Leen and Josh were best in defence while upfront Dara Keane, David Rodgers and Cillian Gallagher tried hardest. Our next game is away to senans this Wednesday evening.
TEAM & SCORERS E Culloty, J Sugrue, D Nolan, C Godley, C Nolan, T Brick, D Leen, J O Keeffe (1-2) C Dunne , D Rodgers, D keane(0-5) J Carmody, D McHugh, C Gallagher (1-0) D Lynch, Subs D Dunne, J lowe, D. Lynch, E Leahy.

BALLYMAC ACADEMY
Ballymac academy returns next this Sunday after the Easter break at 11am.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

CLOTHES RECYCLING
Over the next few weeks the Club will be holding clothes recycling days. We would like to make this appeal to all in the Parish to donate to this. Full details in next weeks notes.

SPONSORED WALK
All at the Ladies Board would like to thank all those who participated and contributed to the walk which was held on Easter Monday last at Ballyseedy Woods. A great time was had by all. Outstanding sponsorships cards to be returned to Donal Rahilly or any other member of the ladies club asap.

ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT IN KIELDUFF
This Sunday evening at 7.30pm in Kielduff Community Centre – An evening of Entertainment, Comedy, Music & Dance will be held. A good nights entertainment is guaranteed. All welcome. Entry fee €5.

SYMPATHY
The Club expresses its deepest sympathy to the Reidy and Carmody families on the recent death of Annie Reidy, Maglass. The Club also offers its sympathy to the family of Trevor Barrett, Clogherbrien. Trevor’s father Richard played for the Ballymac Senior team when the family lived in the Parish for a number of years.