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William Harmon and his management team of Johnno Connor, Paul Ryan, Daniel Murphy and Daniel Breen have decided to step down following three years in charge in Strand Road.
Chairman Haulie Kerins extended his deep gratitude to the team for their efforts which saw the senior team contest four finals in that 3 year period – the county league final & senior county championship final in 2021, plus the senior club final and Munster final in 2022.
Haulie continued “this management team worked tirelessly to bring silverware to Strand Road, and were most unlucky in 2021 when having reached our first senior county final in 13 years, we were unfortunate with injuries and were not able to give of our best on the day.
The management team targeted this year’s senior club championship and were duly rewarded when overcoming Templenoe in the final – this was due reward for their efforts and brought much joy to the club.
However, they were not happy to rest on their laurels which resulted in that never to be forgotten Munster final win in Mallow vs Newcastlewest which saw us crowned Munster champions for the first time in the club’s history.
The defeat last weekend vs Kilmacud again saw a well prepared, disciplined plan executed to perfection before we bowed out by 3 points.The pride, joy and delight experienced by all present when our club took to the pitch will live long in the memory and will never be forgotten.
The players, supporters and entire community in Strand Road will be sorry to see this team go but they have given of their best, sent out a team in the best traditions of Strand Road & Kerry football and have blooded young players who hopefully will be stars in the future.
A special mention must be made of our own club man Frank O’Connor ( Tiler) who assisted the management throughout their tenure.
We would like to wish the team all the best in their future endeavours and assure them that they will always be welcome in Strand Road where they are held in the highest esteem.”
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Cloud 9 still …. A terrific year of football by our senior men and looking forward to more!
Wishing all of our players, coaches, committee members and all of the Strand Road community a very successful 2023..
CONGRATS
Great day in Croke Park for Kerry football, congratulations to Fossa and Rathmore, Junior and Intermediate All Ireland champions… richly deserved!
Was so good also to see Declan Quill, a great Strand Road man, volunteer and current ladies joint manager doing the commentary and analysis on both games. Well done !
U12 GIRLS
Starting next week ! For girls who will turn 11 or 12 in 2023!
We will be indoors for the first few weeks, looking forward to seeing everyone in the MTU , Sports Academy next Saturday, January 21st from 12p.m. to 1p.m. Messages will be sent during the week.
Make new friends, learn new skills and most importantly HAVE FUN!
Best wishes to our girls who have moved up to U14s, we will be to cheer you on in 2023!
Our coaches are eVetted, have safeguarding and foundation courses done also… a requirement for anyone involved with a team.
U14 GIRLS
Just a few weeks to go before before we’re back ! Hope you’re all looking forward to the year ahead…
The first few weeks of training will be indoor at the Sports Academy in Dromtacker. Messages will be sent once times are confirmed.
Can’t wait to meet the girls who have moved up from U12s and of course our older girls who will be 14 this year.
Best wishes to everyone who has moved up to U16s.
U16 GIRLS
A new year and a big step up for those who are moving up from
U14s. This team of U16s girls we know will give a great account of themselves and will show their competitive spirit and skills off to great effect during the year. Best wishes to everyone. Messages will be sent out about training.
Also best wishes to Kelly Fitzgerald, Saoirse O’ Connor MacCarthy and Aoibheann McCarthy who are on this year’s Kerry panel.
MINOR LADIES
Expecting cracking football from this team in 2023, looking forward to seeing you all in action! Texts will be sent out soon about training.
SENIOR LADIES
It would be an understatement to say that we were all devastated to hear of the passing of Gabrielle’s Mom , Michelle.
Our sincere condolences to the O’ Brien family and friends of Michelle. We will miss seeing you Michelle along with your warm smile which greeted so many of us whenever we would meet you . Keep shining and we know how proud you always were of your beautiful Gabrielle. Rest in peace Michelle.
WHAT’S APP GROUPS
In preparation for the new season we will be updating our groups over the coming week.
KERRY SENIOR LADIES
Starts next Sunday!
Best wishes to the team, all involved with KLGFA and our club man and joint manager , Declan Quill as they get their Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 campaign underway . They are away to Waterford.
For anyone who can’t travel to the game you can follow it online by purchasing a season pass: ladiesgaelic.ie/sign-up-now-fo…
CONDOLENCES
Everyone at Kerins O’ Rahillys Club express their deep sadness on the passing of Saoirse Buckley of ISG, Kenmare. One of our young ladies played football with Saoirse and our present minor team remember Saoirse as a talented midfielder.
Sincere condolences to Saoirse’s family, friends and team mates from all in Strand Road. Rest in peace dear Saoirse.
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