Martin Tierney lifts the U21 county championship trophy last week.
Senior Football
U21 Acorn Life U21 Championship Final
Kerins O’Rahillys 2-15
East Kerry 2-09.
We captured the Under 21 Co. Championship title for the first time last Tuesday evening at the Castleisland Desmonds grounds with a deserved win over East Kerry played in ideal conditions.
It was a performance well worthy of champions and right from the throw in Strand Road dominated the game and were well up for it such was the commitment and drive of all the players on the night.
It was overall a team performance with some outstanding individual displays on the night. We were ahead by 7 points after 17 minutes and could have had a goal as well such was our dominance.
The first point was put over by Ronan Quill who was outstanding throughout the hour. Points by Jack Savage who was unerring in his free taking and Gearoid Savage, Cormac Coffey and Ronan Quill who put over the seventh point. Brian Scannell had the 8th point and East Kerry’s first score came in the 20th minute.
When Cian Sayers who was making tremendous runs at mid field set up Man Of The Match Cormac Coffey who found an opening and drilled the ball to the top of the net making it Kerins O’Rahillys 1-08 to East Kerry 0-03 at the 29th minute.
A Jack Savage pointed free left the half time score at Kerins O Rahillys 1-09 to East Kerry’s 0-03. The second half saw East Kerry thunder into the game with a high ball that finished in the back of the net.
Two further points had the scoreline at Kerins O’Rahillys 1-09 to East Kerry’s 1-05 at the 35th minute. Jack Savage and Cormac Coffey replied with two points, but East Kerry struck for a second goal and a point and now there was only two points between the sides at the 40th minute.
This was as close as they got as the team never wavered and when Ronan Quill cut in from the side and floated the ball across the goals the impressive Diarmuid O’Sullivan was on hand to palm the ball to the net. Though East Kerry tried to come back our backs held firm and points by Jack Savage one from the touchline and Ronan Quill sealed the issue.
The Acorn Life Under 21 Co Championship Cup was presented to winning captain Martin Tierney and Man Of The Match trophy was presented to Cormac Coffey by Chairman of the Co Board Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin. A great evening of football and well done to all our supporters’ young and old who came out to support the team it was much appreciated.
Upcoming Fixtures – Junior League Group 1 Final Strand Road v Rathmore Friday 21st August at 7pm in Legion grounds Killarney.
Molyneaux Cup – Strand Road play Legion in Killarney on Friday the 28th at 6.45.
Barrett Cup – The Barrett Cup fixture due to be played on Friday the 21st has now been put back to Saturday the 29th. Charlie Kerins will play Beale in Ballybunion at 7pm.
Note – All fixtures are subject to change. Changes will be posted on Facebook and Twitter.
Membership
Any outstanding Club Memberships have to be paid before the 31-08-2015. No payments will be accepted for any reason or under any circumstances after this date. Thank you in advance for your co-operation in this matter.
Juveniles
U6, U8, U10s The Kerins O’Rahillys Summer Camp took place in Healy Park Ballyrickard last week. The very large numbers of both girls and boys in attendance had expert coaching all week and good weather to go along with it.
Boys at the summer camp.
Many of the camp goers attended the U21 Co Championship final on Tuesday night to support their coaches and the rest of the team and were visited by Captain Martin Tierney with the cup on Friday and were delighted when he helped give out ice cream from the visiting ice cream van.
Girls and trainers at the summer camp.
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. Contact Jason on 0862530484 for details..
U14 Girls The U14 girls are back training Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30-7.30. Contact Robert on 0868882875 for further details.
U13 Girls Co Championship Semi-Final Kerins O’Rahillys 4-03 Glenflesk 1-09
Our U13 girls made the journey to Glenflesk last Tuesday evening to take on the home side in the semi final of their championship. This was a physical and very exciting match right to the end.
We were 2pts down after 10mins and from there to the end of the half we took control of the game hitting 3-03. We went in at half time leading 3-03 to 0-05pts.
We knew that Glenflesk would come back at us in the second half and they slowly started putting points on the board. With 10mins to go we were only leading by 3pts when we hit Glenflesk for another goal but back came Glenflesk and a goal by them made it a 3pt game again.
From here to the final whistle it was backs to the wall where everyone dug deep and we held out to win on a scoreline of 4-03 to 1-09. This was an excellent team performance where every girl can feel proud of the effort they put in.
We now meet Scartaglen in the final with a date and venue to be confirmed. Panel: C.Pierce, K O’Dwyer, L Scannell, A O’Sullivan, S Griffin, S Donegan, E Houston, N Moran, C Donnelly, C Murphy, D O’Regan, F Quirke, S Wadding, O Nix, A Doody, A O’Connor, S Healy, H Moriarty, L Dowling, A Gannon, F Efegbare.
U16 Girls 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 10th August were 9, 18, 20, and 25. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €4,600. There was 1 match 3 winner. That was Mary McCarthy c/o Mrs O’Brien. The 5 entrants for the December Draw 2015 were Denis O’Shea, Irene Commane, Michael Mann, David Doyle and Joe O’Brien. 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.
Good Luck
Best wishes to both the Kerry Senior and Minor teams and their management in their All-Ireland Semi-Finals next Sunday.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go to Bronagh O’Carroll U10 Girls, Sophie Hassett U10 Girls and Odhran Foley U8 Boys. Enjoy your Birthdays.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the Kerry Minor Hurlers on reaching an All-Ireland Final and to the Ladies on reaching an All-Ireland Semi-Final. Well done to all involved.
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 Charlie Healy Spa Road and Stacks Villas Tralee, Margaret Shalabi (nee O’Connor) Fountain Court Tralee, Roddy (William) Day Dublin and Tralee, Barbara O’Sullivan (nee McDonagh) Knockmoyle and Galway, Sue Sweeney (nee Button) Shanakill Tralee and Belfast and Mary Keane (nee O’Connor) Listowel. 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
