Senior Football
Senior County League Division 1 Round 2 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-20 St Michael’s/Foilmore 0-04
St. Michael’s/Foilmore were the visitors to Strand Road on Saturday evening for the second round of the County League Division 1. The loss of our three Kerry players ensured starts for Greg O’ Connell, John O’Connor and Declan Quill whilst our defence was retained en bloc having conceded only 8 points in the previous game to Finuge.
We starting hesitantly, with some wayward passing and after 15 minutes led 6 points to 3 with Declan Quill having scored 3 of those points despite us having squandered 2 goal chances. However from there to the half time whistle we piled on the pressure scoring 6 unanswered points, compliments of Declan 2, John O’ Connor 2, David McLoughlin and Jack Savage contributing 1 each to leave the half time score in our favour 11 points to 3 points.
Our dominance stemmed from mid field where Kevin Walsh was outstanding and our half back line of Cormac Coffey, Martin Tierney and Gavin Duffy not yielding an inch. On the resumption and facing a stiff breeze we again took the game to our opponents and quickly added another 3 points via Declan, Cormac and Kieran O’ Mahony.
St.Michael’s/Foilmore simply had no answer and from there to the finish we dominated possession kicking some great scores with substitute Cian Sayers finding the net after some great forward inter play. We could afford the luxury of introducing 6 substitutes whilst only conceding one point from play in the second half to leave a final score of Kerins O’Rahillys 1-20 St. Michael’s/Foilmore 0-4.
This was an all round great performance founded on a strong defence, hard working mid field and 6 forwards who always looked for a better placed colleague if a score was on. We take a break from the Count League for the moment with our next match being the Tralee Senior Lee Strand Town League Final versus Austin Stacks which is fixed for Easter Saturday night at 6.30pm in Austin Stack Park.
Juveniles
U6, U8, U10s Outdoor training for these age groups continued on Saturday last with numbers growing at all ages levels for boys and girls. It is great to see both girls and boys improving their skill levels and also obvious to see who is practising at home. Training continues on Saturday next at 11am in Healy Park Ballyrickard. All welcome. All of our Saturday coaches are fully qualified and the Saturday coaching sessions promise fun with all of the skills thrown in. Registration continues for all age groups. Please register if you haven’t done so. Thank you.
Mouthguards-gumshields are compulsory for all ages. We have boil and bite flavoured mouthguards for sale on Saturday mornings. They retail at €5 each.
U12Boys Training U12 Boys training will take place in Healy Park Ballyrickard on Tuesday evenings from 5.30 to 6.30pm.
U16 Boys Kerins O’Rahillys 3-13 Milltown Castlemaine 1-7
Our U16 team had a very impressive win over Milltown Castlemaine in their first round game in the Kelliher’s Toyota Tralee Central Region Division 2 League at Strand Road on Monday Evening last. There were fine performances all over the field particularly in the second half as we were only two points ahead at half time.Team: Thomas Houston, Aidan Mangan, Dominic Lyons, Josh Wadding, Jordan Foley, Rory O’Connor (0-1), Thomas White (1-0), Sean Griffin (0-4), Sean Collins (1-1), Shane McElligott (0-3), Aaron Roche (1-3), Quinn O’Halloran, Darragh Fitzgerald (0-1), Edward Moynihan, Conor Hayes, Ger Dunne.
Ladies Football
U12 Girls train in Healy Park Ballyrickard on and Thursday from 6.30 to 7.30 with Jason and Norma. Contact Jason on 0862530484 for details.
The U14 girls are training in Healy Park Ballyrickard on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30 to 7.30 with Robert, Eddie, Mark and Ashling. Contact Robert on 0868882875 for further details.
The U16 girls are training in Ballyrickard on Mondays from 6pm to 7.30pm with David and Ruth. Contact David on 0861630458 for further details.
Junior Ladies are currently doing “Aerobics for fitness” with Naomi. Next session will be on Wednesday at 7.15pm in the club. New faces always welcome. Great way to make new friends and reconnect with old ones.
Annual Mass
The Annual Mass for deceased members of the club and their families will take place in the Healy Room at the club this Wednesday at 8pm. All are welcome.
Family 5K Fun Run
Kerins O’Rahillys Ladies club have organised a 5K Family Fun Run. The run will take place on Easter Monday the 6th of April at 5pm. Entry fee is €5 for individuals or €10 for a family of 4. Registration forms are available from Charlies Bar and registration will take place on Thursday the 2nd from 7-9pm in the club and also at 3pm on the day. All entrants will be included in a draw for an Easter Hamper.
There will also be novelty prizes on the day and there will be a raffle for a signed Kerry jersey. After race entertainment provided on the day by DJ Mick Murphy. The route for the 5K is as follows. It will leave Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse, turn left out Knockmoyle, Ballyvelly, Ashgrove, Lohercannon and out over Blennerville bridge.
Here the run turns left and heads back towards Tralee on the N86 and in to Aquadome round-a-bout. Here it turns into town as far as James Street. Turns left up along James Street and crosses the road by the Low Field and up Lower Basin View to turn left on to Strand Street and finish back at the Club House. Any queries contact Christena 087 6782618 or David 086 1630458.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Darragh Corr, Michael Kerins and Barry Foley who were part of the Tralee U14 Rugby squad that defeated Abbeyfeale in the West Munster challenge Cup final last week. Well done lads.
Birthday Wishes
Birthday wishes this week go to Matthew Higgins U12 Boys. Enjoy your Birthday!
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 23rd March were 6, 7, 9 and 22. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €2,600. There were 6 match 3 winners.
They were Roisin O’Callaghan Kerins Park, Noelle c/o Noel, Cora Savage The Kerries, Kevin Finn Fairway Heights, Ray Walsh Cluain Ard and Seamus Hoare Knockmoyle. The 5 entrants for the December Draw 2015 were.
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.
Cards
Whist drive is back in the Club on Thursday nights. Join in from 8.30 on.
Pilates Classes
Do you want to improve your flexibility? Do you suffer from back, neck or hip pain? Do you want to improve your strength and tone up? Well look no further “Pilates Classes” have arrived at Kerins O’Rahillys. Mondays 7-8 are for men only, Fitness and Flexibility is at 8.15 to 9.15. Tuesday evening Pregnancy classes at 6pm-6.45 and Pilates for Fitness at 7pm-8. Contact Izabela on 087 765 0125 for further details.
Weightwatchers
Weightwatchers classes take place in the Healy Room at the Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse every Thursday. The times are 9.30am, 12.30pm and 5.30pm. Contact Helen for details on 0879504232. All welcome.
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. 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 on Wednesday nights. All welcome. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of functions. Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Timothy O’Riordan Ballyrickard Court Tralee, Paul Higgins Kilfenora Fenit and Michael Parker Taulaught Fenit. 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
