Senior Football
County Football League Division 1 Round 8 Kerins O’Rahillys v Kilcummin on Sunday July 26th in Kilcummin at 2pm.
Junior Co League Group 1 Semi Final
Strand Road 2-17 Legion 2-10
The Junior Co Semi Final was played in Healy Park on Friday evening last in wet conditions and in front of a nice home crowd.
Strand Road played well all over and were the stronger side from the outset and went in 0-08 points to 0-03 up at half time. Highlights in this half were a great save from Robert O’Connor in the 23rd minute and the overall link play displayed by the team.
Scorers in this half were Ronan Quill 0-02, Mark “Boycie O’Sullivan 0-03 (1f), Gearoid Savage 0-01, Kevin Walshe 0-01 and Eoin O’Carroll 0-01.
Strand Road started the second half with a point from Cian Sayers but Legion put their first goal in the net with just 2 minutes on the clock to put a goal between them.
Boycie and Eoin O’Carroll tagged on 2 more points but Legion didn’t give up and put over 3 of their own to leave the score Legion 1-06 to Strand Roads 0-11 before Gearoid Savage blasted one in the net to put us 0-05 ahead.
Legion did go on to score another 1-04 but scores from Declan Quill 0-02, Boycie 1-03 and Padraig Griffin 0-01 ensured the win. Strand Road now go on to play Rathmore in the final.
Tralee Town Board Junior League
Strand Road 3-10 Ballymacelligott 2-05
This Tralee Town Board Junior League game was played in Ballymac on Monday evening last. It was a very entertaining game of football with everyone playing their part and all to play for at half time with the score Strand Road 1-05 Ballymacelligott 1-02. Ballymacelligott equalised 5 minutes into the second half but Strand Road upped a gear and pulled ahead. Most notable on the night was the return to the field of play by club legend Ken Savage and current Senior Manager and Gaelic Pundit Barry O’Shea.
U21 Acorn Life U21 Championship
The draw for the Acorn Life U21 Co Championship Semi Finals was made on Tuesday last.
Kerins O’Rahillys were drawn to play the winners of John Mitchels v Austin Stacks which was played on Wednesday evening last.
John were victorious on a score of 0-16 points to Austin Stacks 0-13 so we now go on to play John Mitchels on the 29th of July.
Minors Co Minor Championship
The Minors won their game against Feale rangers on Tuesday last. The sides were level at half time and still couldn’t be separated at full time so the game went into extra time.
Kerins O’Rahillys pulled away in the first period of extra time and though Feale Rangers did manage to tack on a few scores in the second period Kerins O’Rahillys came out convincing winners on a score of 2-16 to 1-11 in the end.
Minors play Laune Rangers in Killorglin in the Central League on Monday the 20th at 7.45.
Pitch Closure
Our main pitch in Strand Road will be closed for the next four weeks. This is due to the re-sodding of both goals. All of our home games will be played at our pitch Healy Park in Ballyrickard.
Juveniles
U6, U8, U10s Outdoor training for these age groups finished on Saturday last. The Kerins O’Rahillys Summer Camp will take place on the week commencing the 10th of August. It is free to members and there is a €20 fee for non members.
Mouthguards-gumshields are compulsory for all ages. We have boil and bite flavoured mouth guards for sale on Saturday mornings. They retail at €5 each.
U12Boys Training U12 Boys training will take place in Healy Park Ballyrickard on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30 to 6.30pm.
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. Congratulations to our U12 girls taking part in the Kerry Development Squads at the moment.
The U14 girls are back training Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30-7.30. Contact Robert on 0868882875 for further details.
Our U13 girls took part in the annual Sandra Keane tournament last Saturday in the John Mitchels complex. We were drawn in a group with Ballmac,Moyvane and Doora/Barefield.
Our first game against Doora/Barefield was a tight game but we came up short by 1pt on a score of 6pts to 1-2.Our second game against Moyvane was a very good performance in which we won 3-2 to 1-0.In our third against Ballymac we were beaten 2-5 to 1-3.We qualified for the plate semi-finals, where we were up against Dr.Crokes.
After a poor first half we were 4pts down. We fought very hard in the second half but only scored 1pt even though we had the chances to win it, we were beaten 4pts to 1pt. A big thank you to all parents who helped and supported the team throughout the day. Well done also to the North Kerry board for an enjoyable and well organised blitz.
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.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 13th July were 11, 12, 13, and 15. There was no jackpot winner.
The next jackpot will be €4,200. There was 1 match 3 winner. That was Noreen Rusk c/o Philip. The 5 entrants for the December Draw 2015 were Pat Brick c/o Mrs O’Brien, Michael Griffin c/o Mrs O’Brien, Rosie O’Sullivan c/o Maureen, Sheila Lavin c/o Ann and Catherine Kerins c/o Ann. 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.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go to Breda Cronin U10 Girls and Sean Collins U10 Boys. Enjoy your Birthdays.
Good Luck
Best wishes go to the Kerry Junior team and their Management this week as they prepare for their All Ireland Semi-final v Wexford which will be played on Saturday next.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Kerry Seniors and their Management team on winning the Munster final replay at the weekend.
Cards
Whist drive has now finished for the Summer and will return in September.
Yoga Classes
There are yoga classes in the club on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9pm. Phone or text Mike at 0872732591 for further details.
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 new Summer times are times are 9.30am and 12.30pm. 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” has finished for the summer but will be back in September. Keep an eye here for the dates. 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. Charlie’s Bar is on Facebook where there are regular updates on what is happening. Why not check it out.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Noelette O’Grady (née Sheehan) Derrylea Tralee, Catherine (Kitty) O’Sullivan San Francisco and Upper Rock Street Tralee, Jackie Crowe Gallowsfield Tralee, Julia Mason (née O’Connor) Rathanny and formerly Mason’s Bar Castle St Tralee, Kathleen O’Mahony (née Lucey) Mitchels Court and formerly Casements Avenue Tralee, Brendan Madden Ballymacelligott and Richard “Dick” Barrett 22a Racecourse Lawn 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.
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