Kerins O’Rahillys Club News
Juveniles
U6/8/10 Our 6, 8 and 10 boys trained as usual in Healy Park last Saturday. It was a day to brush up on skills in between a busy schedule of “Go Game Blitzes” and challenge games.
U8/10 Girls Our U8/10 girls didn’t have the opportunity to take a break because they had some challenge matches on Saturday last when they welcomed a visit from Corca Dhuibhne. Both sides had 2 teams so there were 2 very skilful matches played on the morning with some lovely refreshments served afterwards. Thanks to everyone who helped make the morning a successful one for all involved.
Senior Football
8th June 2014 the Garveys Supervalu Co. Championship Round 2 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-11 Feale Rangers 1-16
We bowed out of the Co. Championship when going under to Feale Rangers after extra time in a game that could have gone anyway in the first hour with both sides having the upper hand at various stages of the game.
Conditions were tough for both sides with a constant downpour of rain throughout the game. We had two great chances of goals in the first half of the game but a great save by the Feale Rangers goalie let them off the hook. Feale Rangers had the first score a point in the 1st minute. Declan Quill replied for Kerins O’Rahillys but Feale Rangers hit a purple patch and were ahead by 0-05 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-02 at the 20th minute our second point put over by Barry John Keane.
Our last 10 minutes of this half were the best where the team dominated and had Feale Rangers under severe pressure Points by Declan Quill (2), Sean Walsh and Jack Savage had the sides level at 6 points each at half time. We had two great goal chances that could have gone in and Feale Rangers were relieved to hear the half time whistle.
The second half saw Feale Rangers put over 5 rapid points and by the 40th minute led by 0-11 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-07 following a point put over by Barry John Keane. Declan Quill put over a pointed free in the 45th minute and though Feale Rangers replied with a point a great burst by Ronan Quill when he rounded his man and was dragged down in the square resulted in a penalty which Barry John Keane slotted to the net.
Straight after Rory Molloy put over the equaliser in the 57th minute. We could have got the winner in the next few minutes but a draw was the result and extra time was played. But that was as good as it got with Feale Rangers putting over 3 unanswered points in the first half and when they slotted home a goal in the second half of extra time it was all over on the final score of Kerins O’Rahillys 1-11 Feale Rangers 1-16.
Next game is at home in the Senior Football League to Dr Crokes on Saturday next the 14th at 7.30. All fixtures are subject to change so keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for changes.
Junior Football League
Strand Road 1-08 v Legion 2-12 This game was played in Killarney and Strand Road were beaten by a stronger side on the night. We would like to wish Colin Magnier a speedy recovery following an injury he sustained during this game. Colin had to undergo surgery following a break to his arm. Next game at home to Rathmore on Friday at 7.30pm.
Junior Football League Group 5 Charlie Kerins v Ballyheigue This game was played on Friday last in Ballyheigue. However due to an incident that occurred following a decision made by the Referee the Referee abandoned the game with 10 minutes left to play. We await further action and a decision. Next game away v St Pats Friday 13th at 7.30pm
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 Kerins O’Rahillys 6-05 John Mitchels 2-07
All the training, hard work and commitment by this U12 group of girls showed on Wednesday evening last when Kerins O’Rahillys won at the new Mitchels Complex. John Mitchels were first on the score board and went 3 points ahead before we settled to get our first score a point from Caitlin Pierce. The remainder of the first half was evenly matched score wise but had it not been for some excellent defending on our part and some great saves from goalkeeper Tara O’Connor the half time score of Kerins O’Rahillys 2-04 to John Mitchels 1-05 could have been a lot different.
We got the second half off to a strong start with a point from Olivia Nix followed shortly after by a cracking goal from Aoife O’Connor. John Mitchels replied with a goal and a point of their own to leave only a point between the sides halfway through the second half. However our girls were not giving up and fought on and hard and further goals and a few points saw us victors in the end on a score of Kerins O’Rahillys 6-05 to John Mitchels 2-07. Every girl played their part and thanks as always to all of the supporters who showed up on the night.
Team and Scorers: Tara O’Connor, Saoirse Donnegan, Lauren Scannell, Amy O’Sullivan, Niamh Moran, Clodagh Donnelly (0-1), Aoife Doody, Olivia Nix (2-2), Siobhan Griffin, Ciara Murphy (2-1), Dylana O’Regan, Samantha Wadding, Ella Houston, Caitlin Pierce (0-1), Aoife O’Connor (2-0), Alayna Gannon, Emma Sweeney, Precious Benjamin, Grace O’Connor, Sophie Irwin and Leonie Dowling.
Happy Birthday
Birthday wishes this week go to Aoibhín O’Connor McCarthy U8 Girls, Alayna Gannon U12 Girls and Mark Roche U12 Boys.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 2nd of June were 11, 12, 21 and 23. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €5,400. There were 7 match 3 winners. They were Philip O’Connor DD, Noreen Rusk c/o Philip, Anne, Martin and Sonny c/o Anne, Mary Comerford c/o Philip, Mary O’Brien c/o Philip, Noreen Heaslip c/o Philip and Tommy Nolan Knockmoyle.
Five entrants for December draw were David Magnier Ballyvelly, Phil Nolan Knockmoyle, Joseph O’Brien DD, Robert Pierce DD, Willie Lang O’Sullivan Kerins Park. 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” has finished for the summer but will make a return in the autumn. Keep an eye on the notes for dates and times. 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 12th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 13th of June. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Paddy McCarthy (The Bus Man) Mitchels Avenue and formerly St Brendan’s Park and Upper Caherina, Ann Healy (née O’Connor) Limerick and Tralee, Dee McQuinn Bridge St Tralee, Mary T O’Sullivan Connolly Park Tralee and Catherine Smith (née O’Carroll) Curragraigue Blennerville 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/ or follow us on Twitter @korgaa
