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Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship Final
Kerins O Rahillys 0-15
Templenoe 0-14
Last Sunday our senior side prevailed in a tight tussle with Templenoe to be crowned Senior Club Champions for 2022.
In the end, it all came down to one kick of a ball. Trailing by the minimum, five minutes into injury-time, Killian Spillane stood over a 35 metre free for Templenoe.
With nine points already on the board in a fine individual display, the inter-county star had certainly delivered the goods. But this was serious pressure.
Lofting the ball high in the trajectory of the posts at the Lewis Road end of Fitzgerald Stadium, time appeared to stand still for a few seconds. The shot looked on target, as Kerins O’Rahillys’ David Moran rose high to try and gather.
Did he get a touch? Potentially yes. The ball careered onto the post, close to the goal-line, and was eventually cleared.
Spillane and his Templenoe colleagues left crest-fallen after failing to take the game to extra-time.
Man-of-the-match Moran, and his O’Rahillys’ team-mates, ecstatic after crawling over the line, to bring a piece of silverware, and a much-coveted place in the provincial campaign, home to Strand Road. What an action-packed finale to a very decent encounter.
When all is said and done, William Harmon’s charges just about deserved to edge it. Moran held sway for long spells at midfield, their attack moved with great penetration and invention in the first half, and Jack Savage’s free-taking was absolutely pivotal on the resumption. Templenoe gave as good as they got, but for the most part, they were chasing from behind.
The first half was a tale of Kerins O’Rahillys looking the more cohesive attacking unit, benefiting from the dominance of Moran around the centre of the field. On the other hand, through grit and perseverance, Templenoe managed to stay hot on their heels, Killian Spillane’s accuracy proving to be hugely important.
It was the Strand Road men who got off to the proverbial flyer, however, with Gavin O’Brien winning, and then scoring from, the throw-in, and corner-forward Conor Hayes adding another point within the opening minute.
A fantastic long-range effort from Templenoe’s Josh Crowley Holland got them off the mark, but the Tralee side continued to ooze confidence up front.
By the seventh minute, the gap was out to four points, 0-5 to 0-1, Tom Hoare and Tommy Walsh notching nice scores from play but, not for the first time in the half, Templenoe, commendably, regathered their composure, and three points on-the-trot, including a beauty from corner-back Brian Crowley, had them back in touch by the end of the first quarter.
Once more, Kerins O’Rahillys put the foot on the accelerator, with Moran on top in his personal duel against fellow Kerry star, Adrian Spillane.
Two points from Barry John Keane, and another from full-forward Walsh, moved Strand Road four clear again, 0-8 to 0-4, entering the last ten minutes of the half. Yet again, Templenoe were not flustered.
Three unanswered minors from star forward Spillane (one from play) narrowed the deficit again, and even though a Jack Savage free, and a magnificent point from play by Cormac Coffey, had O’Rahillys three ahead, 0-10 to 0-7, Templenoe fought back in style, and influential Spillane with two more white flags before the half-time whistle.
After such a free-scoring opening half (19 scores registered, and only four wides), both outfits notably focused on attempting to shut up shop a bit better at the back on the resumption.
With much more pressure being put on the respective shooters on either side, the entertainment levels dropped a degree or two, though the closeness of the exchanges kept the attendance on their toes.
It was Templenoe’s turn to get out of the blocks quicker on this occasion, Killian Spillane and Seán Sheehan with nice points from play to put them into the ascendancy for the very first time, but the hard-working Keane soon slotted over his third from play to bring the sides to parity, and it was still level pegging heading into the final quarter, 0-12 apiece.
Now was the time for Jack Savage, who returned home from Dubai for the game with team-mate Coffey, to take centre stage. A lively playmaker in the O’Rahillys’ forward unit all afternoon, the number eleven showcased his outstanding repertoire of dead-ball kicking, with three pointed frees on the spin, to push his side three clear again by the 52nd minute, 0-15 to 0-12.
The Strand Road side appeared to have the bit between their teeth now, but with time running out, as they had showed from the opening whistle, Templenoe were never going to throw in the towel.
Stephen O’Sullivan was narrowly wide with a fisted effort at goal, Spillane tapped over another free, and O’Sullivan blazed over from close range in the first minute of injury-time.
O’Rahillys’ substitute Ben Hanafin had a chance to kill the game off when his close-range strike at goal was deflected to safety, Conor Hayes punched wide when another opportunity presented itself, and the Tralee men were left to live on their nerves – right up to that last-gasp Killian Spillane nail-biting moment.
When the final whistle blew players, management and supporters were in raptures with the victory, a victory that this group of players hugely deserve after having such poor luck in recent times.
We now progress to represent Kerry in the Munster Club Championship .
KERINS O’RAHILLYS: Shane Foley; Darragh McElligott, Ross O’Callaghan, Cormac Coffey 0-1; Con Barrett, Karl Mullins, Padraig Neenan; David Moran, Tom Hoare 0-1; Cian Sayers, Jack Savage 0-6(fs), Gavin O’Brien 0-1; Barry John Keane 0-3, Tommy Walsh 0-2, Conor Hayes 0-1 Subs: Ben Hanafin for Sayers (38), Sean Walsh for Barrett (59)
O’Rahillys Star Gavin O Brien pictured with Brothers Fionan & Cian after Sundays victory.
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
2022 Kerry Petroleum County Club Champs … The sun shone down on Fitzgerald Stadium last Sunday in what can only be described as a terrific game of football. Great to see plenty of support from the ladies in our club.
Well done to our senior men and management on their title and congrats also to a well deserved “ Man of the Match “, David Moran.
If you’re looking for somewhere to go during midterm Sandy Feet Farm comes highly recommended for both young and old.
A few of us ladies from the club called Saturday and Sunday… awesome or what!
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Thanks to Eleanor for being the perfect host and to everyone involved in making it a wonderful day out for all including the girls and boys from our juvenile academy. The weather was also fantastic which made it a great day out for all age groups so why not call and enjoy the peaceful and unhurried ambience.
U16 GIRLS
These ladies made the short trip over to Killeen last Tuesday to play Na Gaeil in the Town League.
We took our scores well early on while Na Gaeil who were missing players struggled to get into the game. Na Gaeil battled throughout the game but never gave up. Hard luck to our opponents whom worked hard throughout the match.
In the Town League Strand Road, Austin Stacks and Na Gaeil finished on the same points. It came down to score difference with our U16s coming out on top. We now meet Austin Stacks in the final. Date and time TBC for a throw in at Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard.
U13 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Well done to the Tralee District on their win last Sunday over West Kerry in the quarter final and especially to our girls Aimee who celebrated her birthday on the day, Aoife, Caragh, Córa and Lily. Congrats also to our coach, the fantastic Tricia who is looking after our girls.
U15 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Hard luck to Tralee District who were defeated by St. Kierans last Saturday in Cordal and to the girls who represented Strand Road and our coach Mark.
U17 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
Tralee v Mid Kerry TBC
MINDFULNESS
An enjoyable and fab session again last Saturday by Lindsey. Thank you! Next Saturday is our last morning of mindfulness. Looking forward to seeing everyone at 11a.m.
GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Again next Saturday goalkeeper academy continues at 10a.m.
Next Saturday, October 29th it will take place in John Mitchels.
There will then be a break until November 12th when it reverts back to Ballyrickard pitch.
Also there is a charge of €10 for each session to be paid on the day.
Juvenile Notes:
Huge Congratulations to our Senior Team and Management who are the 2022 Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Champions. Everyone in the Juvenile Academy are very proud of you all.
Great fun was had by all who attended the End of Season Day Out last Saturday in Sandy Feet Farm.
The children along with their parents and some coaches enjoyed an interactive show which saw everyone graduate from Witchery and Wizardry school and also receiving their broom stick licences followed by pumpkin carving and then out on to the farm to see the many animals who live there and enjoy a run around the play area. Huge thank you to Eleanor and Roy (U6 Girls Coach) In Sandy Feet Farm for a Spooktacular time we really appreciate all the support you give us.
We would also like to thank Ballyseedy Garden Centre our main sponsor this year for your continued support through out this year we really do appreciate everything you have done for us.
Please keep an eye on ClubZap in relation to our last day of academy which we hope to have next weekend. We are hoping to have full attendance if possible please. We look forward to seeing you all then.
LOTTO COORDINATOR
Our club are looking for an honest ,trusted and committed club member to coordinate our weekly lotto,this would involve approx 2/3 hours work per week mainly on Mondays and Tuesdays,
If you are interested in helping out,please reply to Tony Corridon at secretary.kerinsorahillyskerry@gmail.com
Club Function Rooms to Rent.
The club currently have two function rooms available to rent.
The upstairs Pat Healy Room is a large function room perfect for exercise classes, seminars, meetings, private functions , parties etc.
Downstairs is a smaller more intimate venue again ideal for any event.
The rooms are available at hourly, daily or weekly rates.
For further information contact Katie at 087 6967542
Lotto Results
October 17th
01,06,07,27.
No Winner of Jackpot €4,000
No Match 3 winners €25
Draw for 4 €250 December 2022
John O Mahony DD
Paula Johansson DD
Seamie Foley
Breda Walsh
Daniel Walsh DD
Next Weeks Jackpot €4,100
