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Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
10k Run :
A fine bright spring morning brought the crowds to Strand Road on Sunday to participate in the 5/10k run in honour of the late Tom Begley.
There was a great atmosphere as the 300+ people gathered before the 11.00 o’clock start, with many families present to savour the occasion.
It was delightful to hear the cúpla focal ring out as the event was well supported by Tom’s many friends from back west.
We would like to thank everyone who took part, to Bomber and David for presenting the medals and the hard working committee who helped to make this such an enjoyable event.
Victory Social:
Our upcoming victory social on Sat night 4th March in Ballyroe Hotel has now been fully booked out and a waiting list for tickets has been created.
The event sold out in record time, not surprising given the great support the team has enjoyed throughout the year.
For those lucky enough to have procured tickets, we will be in touch with you regarding collection/payment etc over the coming weeks – there will be further updates on social media in due course.
Seniors:
David Moran announced his intercounty retirement on Monday last, bringing the curtain down on a fifteen year Kerry career that ended with 3 Celtic crosses.
David made 53 championship appearances for Kerry scoring 1-23 whilst racking up 58 league appearances and amassing 3-41 in total. He played in 9 Munster senior finals culminating in a 100% win record.
David was highly lauded by a myriad of journalists & commentators following the announcement, with a recurring theme highlighting his high fielding, resilience to come back from two cruciate injuries, plus his exemplary conduct on the field of play.
We wish David the best of luck in his future endeavours and look forward to seeing him in the blue and white of Strand Road over the coming years.
Kerry
Micheal Quirke was on media duties as Kerry took on Donegal in Ballybofey on Sunday in the first defence of their title.
The inclement weather with strong wind and rain was to Kerry’s backs in the first half but after building up a six point lead, 1-06 to 0-03 Kerry lost their way from there to half time, failing to score and conceding a further 3 points.
The second half was nip and tuck all the way and the game seemed to be heading for a draw until Donegal captain, Paddy McBrearty scored the winning point in the 74th minute.
Monaghan are next up for the Kingdom next week in Fitzgerald Stadium where throw-in is @ 1.30 pm – Monaghan are also pointless, having lost their opening game to Armagh on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-12.
Limerick, with Mark Fitzgerald as part of their management team, made the long journey to Owenbeg on Sat in their opening national league game and came away empty handed against the Ulster champions and last years All Ireland semi finalists; Derry look to have targeted a place in Division 1 for next year and proved much too good on the day for the newly promoted side.
Schools
Mercy Mounthawk exited this year’s Corn Uí Mhuiri when losing out on a final scoreline of 2-16 to 0-13 to St Brendans, Killarney on Sat. Mounthawk were probably the better side in the first half but a defensive lapse just before half time saw them concede a soft goal and they were 4 points adrift at the break.
The second half saw them halve the deficit at 1-09 to 0-10 points but a scoring spurt by St Brendans when scoring 1-05 without reply put the game to bed.
Tomás Kennedy, though wearing 14, lined out at midfield and can be happy with his day’s work while a forward line oft times starved of ball, saw Darragh O’Connor point from play in the first half. Cian Moran and Jake Hoare were also part of the squad.
Kerry U-20s received a bye to this year’s Munster semi final when the draw was made over the weekend; Kerry will play the winners of Tipperary/Clare on Easter Monday, April 10th with the final fixed for April 24th.
Maurice Horan & Co will have their charges in action on the weekend of the 10th Feb when they play Kildare in the John Kerins trophy with a fixture against Dublin yet to be announced.
Juveniles
Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Boy’s and Girl’s team’s are back preparing for the new season as follows:
Minors (Players born in 2006/07) training on Mondays at 6pm to 7.15pm on astro in Blennerville & Fridays 6pm-7pm at MTU sports campus (indoors).
U15s (Players born 2008/09) training on Mondays at 6pm-7pm in the MTU Sports Campus.
U13s (born 2010/11) Training from Thursday, February 2nd on the MTU Sports Campus Astro from 7pm-8pm.
U11s (Born 2012/13) training from Thursday, February 2nd MTU Sports Campus (Astro) from 7pm – 8pm.
Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Academy for Boys U5s,U7s & U9s and Girls U6s,U8s & U10s return on Sunday, February 12th from 1pm-2pm indoor at the MTU Sports Campus.
All New Players are more than welcome to join our fantastic club you can contact us by
Text: 0876934801
Email: juvenilechair.korgaa@gmail.com
Looking forward to the season ahead.
NÓTAÍ NA MBAN
The best club in town…
We are a vibrant and progressing ladies club and are committed to providing the best sporting environment for your daughter to develop. We have coaches at all levels. We give every child a chance to train and play .
Also your daughter is supported in other ways … “Children need sport and inclusion and it’s proven to help them physically and mentally giving them the vital tools needed into the future!”
So come to the best and you won’t be disappointed …
For more details contact Shirley (086) 8713552.
U12 GIRLS
Great outdoor session on the AstroTurf last Saturday afternoon. Well done to everyone!
Next Saturday we will be going to Austin Stack Park to support the Kerry senior ladies under the joint management of our club man Declan Quill. There will be a little surprise in store afterwards…..
U14 GIRLS
It’s the most wonderful time of year!!
Not Christmas – it is of course time to dust off your boots and get ready for the new season ahead.
This year our management team is Mark Higgins ( manager), Rory Molloy, Rachel Hayes and Deirdre Walsh. A warm welcome to Deirdre and Rachel who will be a terrific addition on the sideline.
Indoor training commences this Friday, February 3rd at 6p.m. in the Sports Academy. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone.
U16 GIRLS
Plans are being put in place by our management team to commence training. For 2023 our manager is Mike Halloran along with Dan Walsh who is no stranger to ladies football.
MINOR LADIES
Delighted to have John Nix (manager) involved with our young ladies this year. We also have Danny Leane, Rory Kerins and Erris O’ Carroll as the sideline team.
Talks were underway last weekend by management on a return date.
Looking forward to a wonderful 2023!
Fantastic achievement by minor player Nathali Mulumba at the Cork Kerry SJI Awards. Nathali picked up many awards for horse riding, a very talented young lady.
SENIOR LADIES
Messages to be sent out by our management group of Danny Leane ( manager), Rory Kerins and Erris O’ Carroll.
LADIES MEETING
Our annual meeting took place last Wednesday in the Pat Healy room in the club.
We were delighted to see a great turnout on the night. Everyone had an opportunity to speak and many suggestions were made from the floor on improvements they would like to see going forward. This will be taken on board by our committee and brought to the senior executive.
SAFEGUARDING COURSE
There is a workshop next Thursday, February 2nd on Child Safeguarding level 1. This will be in Austin Stack Park at 7p.m.
Please note that this training is mandatory for ALL coaches and FLOs involved with juvenile teams.
KERRY SENIOR LADIES
Kerry ladies with Declan as joint bainisteoir continued their winning streak when pipping Mayo by a single point on Sat in the Connacht Centre of Excellence by 3-05 to 0-13 points.
Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 3
Kerry -v- Donegal
Saturday 4th February
Austin Stack Park, Tralee
Throw in 12 noon
Come out and support!
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the families and friends of Timmy ( Tadhg) Foley (Knockmoyle), Fred Moynihan (Farmer’s Bridge), Jason Crean (Ogham Rian). May their souls rest in peace.
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