Senior County League Division 1 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-05 Austin Stacks 1-15
We made the short trip to Connolly Park on Sat night to play the locals in the rearranged round 5 fixture. The timing of this match could not have come at a worse time given the unavailability of so many first choice players through Kerry commitments, injury, exams and holidays resulting in many of the squad getting their first taste of football at this level.
We lost the toss and faced the elements in the first half but held our own for much of the opening half with stubborn defending and were only 4 adrift at half time, 0-7 to 1-0, with Kevin Walshe blasting to the net on 15 mins.
However, on the turnover, Stacks gained a strong foothold around the middle and were 0-10 to 1-0 clear after 12 mins; we rallied briefly with points from Greg O’Connell, Gearoid Savage and Johnny Keane but a flurry of late scores from The Rock including a goal saw them home on a final scoreline of 1-15 to 1-5.
We play Kenmare next week away on Saturday night in our penultimate league game and we would hope that some of the absentees from Saturday night will be available for the long journey south.
Junior Town League – Strand Rd play John Mitchels on Monday the 8th at 7.30 in Ballyseede. We play Na Gaeil in Kileen on Monday next the 15th at 7.30
Minor News
Minors played Laune Rangers in Killorglin on Thursday last the 4th at 7pm in the Central league. The game ended in a draw with both teams finishing with 6-10. Their next game in this competition is on the 18th of August when we play Na Gaeil in Strand Road at 7pm.
Registration
Closing date foe Club registration is 20th of August. Requests for Croke Park tickets cannot be considered if membership is unpaid.
Congratulations
The Kerry Junior team secured their second All-Ireland title in as many years on Saturday last. Our own Timmy O’Sullivan was involved with both these sides in the back room staff. A new addition from Kerins O’Rahillys this year was mid field player John C O’Connor. Well done to the team, their management and especially our Kerins O’Rahillys lads.
Juvenile News
Saturday Morning Football for U6-U10s will be back this Saturday morning at 11am in Healy Park Ballyrickard. U8 and 10s are back to Thursday evening training in Healy Park Ballyrickard at 6pm. Kerins O’Rahillys Summer Camp will take place on the week starting the 15th of August.
It is free to members and Friends and non-members are welcome for just €20. We hosted Cordal U10s on Saturday last. Everyone was delighted when our Kerry players Barry John Keane and David Moran showed up to lend a hand and pass on some tips to the young players. They then went on to share the reffing of the game. Well done to all concerned and thanks to Cordal for making the journey.
Ladies News
U12 girls will train in Healy Park Ballyrickard on Friday next at 6.30. If you have any queries about training contact Marie Nix on 0879734923.
U14 girls are back training with Manager Jerome Linnane and mentors Mark and Ashling. Contact Jerome for information on 0876114661
Junior Ladies are training with Manager Ken Savage along with Ann Marie O’Connor and Breda Dyland. Contact Ann Marie 0879652848 or Breda 0863161407 for information.
The ladies section in the club are holding a Relove your Preloved Clothes event on Friday next the 12th and Saturday the 13th. We hope that you support it by dropping clothes, shoes, bags, football boots and sportswear in good resaleable condition to the club or by coming along and bringing your friends at the weekend to support the sale.
There will be raffles and much more so you won’t be disappointed. Contact Shirley or Breda for information.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday 1st August were 1, 3, 27 and 32. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €3,500. There were no match 3 winners. The 5 people drawn for the December 2016 draw (4 x€250) were Frieda Moriarty, Angela Brolly, MJ Casey, Patricia Walsh and Kieran Hartnett.
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 http://www.korgaa.com/.
Please note that it is the responsibility of each individual playing our club lotto via direct debit to ensure that direct debit is paid monthly to the club.
In the event that we do not receive two consecutive monthly direct debits an individual’s lotto numbers will no longer be valid for entry to our weekly lotto draw. If an individual cancels their direct debit their lotto entry is deemed cancelled. 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.
Performing Arts Classes
Tralee Performing Academy are pleased to have started singing, dancing and acting classes in the Kerins O’Rahillys club function rooms in Charlies Bar and Bistro and are on the lookout for new students aged between 4 and 16 years.
The classes take place every Saturday in the two downstairs function rooms under the tuition of qualified teachers, Tara Dore, Tim Landers and Jackie O’Mahony. All classes are open to boys and girls. The 4-8 year olds class (hush puppies) is from 4-5pm and the 9-16 year olds class (tigers) is from 4-5.30pm. Call or text Tim on 0834056829 for further information.
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. The class consists of warm up, stretching, workout, toning, stress release and relaxation. 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.
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 Patrick (Paddy) O’Connor Lerrig Ardfert and formerly Mitchel’s Crescent 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. 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 linkhttps://or follow us on Twitter @korgaa
