Senior Football
Credit Union Co League Div 1 Dingle 1-10 Kerins O’Rahillys 0-8
In gale force wind conditions Dingle overcame a strong challenge from Kerins O’Rahillys and were pushed all the way in this Co. League decider which was vital for Dingle to win to preserve their Division 1 status for 2016.
Dingle played with a strong win to their backs in the first half and two Cathal Bambury points had them ahead by 0-02 to Kerins O’Rahillys no score at the 6th minute.
Declan Quill opened the scoring for Kerins O’Rahillys with a well taken point from a free. Pa Sheehy had Dingles third point and Quill replied to leave the bare minimum between the sides at the 15th minute Kerins O’Rahillys 0-02 to Dingles 0-03.
Both sets of mid fielders were winning good possession with Con Barrett prominent for Kerins O’Rahillys ably assisted by Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Barry and Darragh Sullivan equally impressive for Dingle.
Points by Cathal Bambury, and two well taken points by Conor Geaney stretched Dingles lead with the wind to their backs and they led by 0-06 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-02 at the 23rd minute Kieran O’Mahony had Rahillys third point from play and the only goal of the game came straight after when Conor Geaney palmed a flighted ball across the goals to the net.
This goal stood to Dingle in the second half and a further point by Geaney left the half time score at Kerins O’Rahillys 0-03 to Dingles 1-07. The second half saw Kerins O’Rahillys with the wind and though Cathal Bambury had the opening score a point for Dingle, Kerins O’Rahillys thundered into the game and points by the impressive Declan Quill from frees (4) another from Kieran O Mahony had the scores at Kerins O’Rahillys 0-08 to Dingles 1-08 at the 46th minute and Kerins O’Rahillys dominating the game with a strong wind.
But Dingle dug deep and great play by Brendan Kelliher, Gareth Brosnan, Johnny B Brosnan, Matthew Flaherty and the O Sullivan brothers saw them put over points from Cathal Bambury and Conor Geaney (2) to give them a cushion to the end. Kieran O Mahony had a final point for Strand Road and the final whistle went much to the delight of the Dingle supporters. The whistle also marked the final time club stalwart and true blue Declan Quill would walk off the field with the senior team. He had made his decision that it was to be his final senior game with the club. He has given years of service at all levels and we want to thank him and wish him luck with his future involvement in whatever aspect of club life he chooses.
Thank You
The season is winding down and it is time to express a few thank yous. To our ground staff Edmond Quirke and Nigel Goodfellow who always have our pitches in excellent condition.
To Jonathon Lyons, Paul Corr and to young Jerome Daly who are always around at training and on match days to lend a hand. To Dan Walsh who is always a great support. To anyone who helped with stewarding during the year and lastly but by no means least to young Jake Foley who will no doubt hold the PRO position in the club one day.
Senior Club AGM
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday the 27th of November at 7.30pm in the Bistro at the club.
Anyone interested in going forward for positions at committee level must have nominations in by midnight on the 21st of November. These can be left in sealed envelopes in club bar. The same applies to any motions you may have.
Youth Forum
Kerry County Board Health and Wellbeing Committee First Youth Forum will take place in The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on Saturday the 21st November 2015, from 10am until 2pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
Forum Title: “GAA – The Inner Journey and The Outer Journey of Those Involved”
Guest speakers:Éamonn Fitzmaurice (Kerry Senior Team Manager), Aodán MacGearailt (Former Kerry Senior Player), Eileen Buckley (Relationship Mentor), Alan O’Donoghue (Captain Kerry Junior Team). MC for the Forum: Sean O’Sullivan (Former Kerry Senior Player). In addition to the speakers there will be workshops, questions and answers session.
Topics for discussion will include – The Importance of Relationship Communication – The life blood of Relationships. Emotions – The most important barometer of our well-being. Addictions – understanding why we create them. Understanding success and failure and much more.
All GAA clubs in the county are invited to choose 3 youth members (aged between 18 and 23, male or female) to attend along with The Chairperson or Senior Team Manager. Please provide the names of these attendees to Peter Twiss, County Board Secretarysecretary.kerry@gaa.ie as soon as possible.
Juveniles
U15 Our U15s played John Mitchels in the Town Shield Final in very poor conditions in Caherslee on Sunday last. They were nevertheless in the game right to the end when John Mitchels managed to pull away. Well done to the lads and mentors for their commitment all year.
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.
Coaching and Development
With ever increasing playing numbers at all ages in the Club we are always anxious to ensure that every player is given the best possible coaching in the skills of the game. We are extremely grateful for the hard work and commitment of our members who volunteer to coach and assist in any way with each team. As in previous years we are looking for new people to get involved.
We have had a very productive 2015 and look forward to the same in 2016. This would not be possible without our volunteers. Bearing this in mind and planning for the season ahead we would like to invite anyone who would be interested in getting involved in any team from Saturday Mornings to Minors to get in touch. “Many hands make light work”.
Coaching courses will be provided as were in other years and can also be updated. If you feel you have time to give please contact Juvenile Chairman Dinny O’Connor on 0879574410 or Senior Chairman Frank O’Connor on 0877971862. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Ladies Football
The Annual General Meeting of Kerins O’Rahillys Ladies Club will take place on Tuesday the 24th of November in the clubhouse. All welcome.
Congratulations
Congratulations to St Marys Caherciveen on reaching the AIB Munster Intermediate Final.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday 9th November were 1, 3, 9 and 16. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €5,900. There were 5 match 3 winners. They were Oliver Molloy, Denise Crean, Irene Cournane, John Dillane and Margaret Duffy. The 5 entrants for the December Draw 2015 were Adrien Benner, Julie O’Sullivan, Breda Cleary, Millie O’Brien and Lillian Healy. 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 on Thursday nights. Call the club on 7124956 for details. All welcome.
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” is on Wednesday nights. This has grown in popularity and is a very entertaining night out, a great way to stay fit, learn to dance and to make new friends. Come along and check it out. 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 Ann McDaid (nee Taylor) Kerry S.P.C.A Rackett Lane Tralee, Jerry Price Castle Countess Tralee, Martin Griffin Derrymore West Tralee, Stephen (James) Allman McCowens Lane 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
