Juveniles
U6/8/10 Our U6s trained as usual on Saturday last in Healy Park. There are very large numbers turning up to this age group every Saturday and this is a testament to the expert coaching they are receiving from the lads. Well done to all.
Our U8s and U10s travelled to Killarney for the annual visit to Dr Crokes for some Challenge games. They played some very skilful games and had a great day and look forward to the return visit from Dr Crokes. U8s have their “Go games Blitz” on Thursday 19th in Na Gaeil. Text will be sent out to confirm time.
U8/10 Girls U8/10 Girls went to Killarney on Saturday last where they played some challenge games against Dr Crokes. They took part in the North Kerry Ladies Blitz on Sunday last where they played games against Abbeydorney, Austin Stacks and Finuge/St Senans. The girls were a credit to the club and their families and played some really skilled football. Well done to them and their mentors. They are playing a “Go Games Blitz” this Thursday the 19th at 6.30 in Healy Park Ballyrickard.
U12s U12 Teams play Ballymac in Ballymac on Wednesday 18th at 5.30.
U14s U14 Central League got up and running this week and they played Milltown/Castlemaine on Monday. Results next week. They play An Gaeltacht on Monday next the 23rd at 7pm in Strand Rd.
U16s U16 Co League starts this week. Our first game is at home to Listowel. It will be played in Strand Road at 7.30pm.
Senior Football
14th June 2014 Credit Union Co. League Rd 6
We were well beaten by Dr. Crokes in this Credit Union Co. League played at the Caherina grounds in ideal conditions on Saturday evening last. With an exodus of players to America it was a mixture of old and young that took to the field with a lot of players making their debut. It was an uphill battle from the throw in but the writing was on the wall after ten minutes when Dr Crokes led by 0-06 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-02 coming from Timmy Sullivan who came out of retirement to help the cause and played a fine game throughout.
Our second point was put over by Declan Quill who showed that he still has great football where he was the one thorn in the Crokes side throughout the game. John O’Connor had our third point from play and a great save by Garry Kissane in this half prevented a certain goal. But it was Dr Crokes who dominated and a string of points and a goal before half time left them ahead at half time by 1-12 to 0-04 and the game as good as over.
Dr Crokes dominated the second half and though we had points from Declan Quill, Timmy O Sullivan and Rory Molloy Dr Crokes ran out deserved winners at the final whistle.
Junior Football League Group 1 As the notes went to print Strand Rd were due to play Rathmore. Result next week.
Junior Football League Group 5 Charlie Kerins played St Pats on Friday last in Blennerville and were beaten by a stronger side on the night. Charlie Kerins play Churchill in a back game on Friday the 20th at 7.30 in Churchill.
All fixtures are subject to change so keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for changes.
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 didn’t have a game last week. It will be played this Thursday the 19th of June at 7.30 in Ballyduff.
Congratulations to the U14 Kerry Ladies team who have qualified for the All Ireland “A” final against Mayo. Our own Frank McLoughlin is involved with the team. Well done to all.
Congratulations.
Congratulations to Seán Murphy who plays with our U12s. Seán co captained the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn school team to win the Féile Peile Gael Linn to become the 2014 Munster Champions. Our own Declan Quill was also involved with the team. Well done to all involved.
We have a very talented all round U12 team. Congratulations to Ciarán Commane and Connor O’Brien who both won medals in the HWA-Rang Cup last weekend in Lixnaw.
Donal’s Message
Donal’s message is leaving Tralee on Wednesday the 18th for Rome.
This epic journey begins on the 18th of June where the scroll containing his message will be brought by his family to Saint John’s Church Tralee. At 3pm that evening Tom Foley, Maurice Brosnan and Tony Galwey will begin their 2060km cycle to Rome, before the cycle begins, the focus on Saint John’s Church Tralee where after a short ceremony the Walsh family will hand over the scroll to the people of Tralee who will carry it in relay to Donal’s resting place in Rath Cemetery where there will be a minutes silence. Donal’s family will hand over the scroll to the cyclists who will carry it to Rome. This is where you come in.
We are asking that the Club get behind this and that as many as possible be in St Johns Church on Wednesday at 2.50. We will help relay Donal’s scroll to Rath. Please do your best to be there.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 9th of June were 1, 8, 13 and 14. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €5,500. There was no match 3 winner. Five entrants for December draw were Agnes O’Connell c/o Fred, Teresa Stack c/o Ann, Ger c/o Noel, Eileen Hegarty DD A
And Alan 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 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. We also have Barbecue facilities so with beautiful summer weather why not consider having a barbecue at Charlies. 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 19th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 20th of June. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Margaret Ahearne London and Urban Terrace Tralee. May she 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