Seniors:
Our opening game in this year’s Tralee town league took place on Sunday at a windswept Churchill where we took on the locals. The team was largely experimental with many younger players making their debuts.
We had the benefit of the wind in the first half and enjoyed a half time lead of 3 points, 0-08 to 0-05 with some fine scores from Diarmuid O’Sullivan ( free) & Conor Hayes who was proving a real handful for the Churchill defence.
The second half was the turn of our defence to shine and this they did, restricting Churchill to 4 second half points, the first not coming until the 16th minute. At that stage we had led by 6, with Barry John, Conor Hayes and Ben Hanafin very much to the fore. In this period Chucky was dominant at centre back with Jake Foley very much in control at full back.
The coup de grace was applied in the final minutes when Conor Hayes found the net after good inter play between Barry John, Ben Hanafin and Fenton Colllins.
The final score of 1-12 to 0-09 was reflective of our superiority.
Team: Rob O’Connor, Barry Foley, Jake Foley, Stephen Nix, Seán Collins, Chucky, TJ Heaphy, Diarmuid O’ Sullivan, Fenton Collins, Ben Hanafin, Barry John, Daniel Bowler, Conor O’Sullivan, Gazza, Conor Hayes.
Subs used: Jordan Foley, Ben O’Brien, Gearoid Hartnett, Ross O’Callaghan, Seán Collins & Shane Flavin.
Scorers: Conor Hayes (1-07), Gazza ( 0-03), Barry John (0-01), Diarmuid ( 0-01).
Next week’s scheduled fixture vs St Pat’s has been postponed and will take place at a later date.
Kerry:
Kerry were dealt a hammer blow in Castlebar when losing to a strong Mayo outfit on a final scoreline of 2-14 to 1-10.
Mayo dominated the first half and led by 2-08 to 0-03 at half time but the introduction of David Clifford and Seanie O’Shea added much needed firepower to the attack and despite never looking likely to win they pegged back to score to a more respectable margin.
Much food for thought therefore for Micheál Quirke and Co as Kerry welcome Armagh to Austin Stack Park next weekend, Sat 25th where throw in is @ 17.00
U20s:
The Kerry U20s suffered their second defeat in the John Kerins Cup when losing to Dublin on Sat last on a scoreline of 2-14 to 2-11; Kerry now prepare for the upcoming Munster championship where they will play the winners of Tipperary/Clare on Monday 17th April in the Munster semi final – should Tipperary advance the game will be played at a Tipp venue but if Clare are victorious Kerry will have a home draw.
Limerick had a long journey to Ardee in Round 3 of their national league programme and were on the wrong side of a 1-15 to 1-13 scoreline as Mickey Harte’s side dug deep to achieve the spoils.
ONE GOOD COACH
Now that our football season is underway, we have arranged for Frank O Rahilly, from our local Jigsaw centre, to deliver a one hour workshop called “One Good Coach.”
Monday 27th February at 7p.m. in the Pat Healy Room in the club.
This is aimed at all adults who are involved with our teams. It will build our understanding of youth mental health and how adults can impact positively on this, particularly through sport.
No doubt it will reinforce all the great work being done in our Club, and give some fresh ideas that we can incorporate this year.
We are looking forward to a full turnout from the Senior, Juvenile and Ladies sections of our Club.
Juveniles:
Another great week at our Juvenile Academy on Sunday when we welcomed back all the children from last week and we were delighted to welcome new faces in almost all age groups.
The coaches from each age group were delighted with the enthusiasm shown by each child throughout the training sessions on Sunday.
Each group enjoyed skill based drills while our coaches ensured everyone was having fun while doing so. Well done to everyone and we look forward to seeing you all again next week and remember if you know someone who might want to start playing football, bring them along new members are always welcome to our club.
Training continues this week as follows:
Minors (Players born in 2006/07) training on Mondays at 6pm to 7.15pm on the Astro turf in Blennerville & Friday 6pm-7pm in Strand Rd.
U15s (Players born 2008/09) training is on 5pm to 6pm Friday in Ballyricard.
U13s (born 2010/11) Training on Thursdays in the MTU Sports Campus Astro from 7pm-8pm.
U11s (Born 2012/13) training on Thursdays,MTU Sports Campus (Astro) from 7pm – 8pm.
Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Academy for Boys U5s,U7s & U9s and Girls U6s,U8s & U10s will continue next Sunday, February 26th from 1pm-2pm indoor at the MTU Sports Academy.
Please note training times/days may change so please make sure you have downloaded clubzap and keep an eye on notifications.
Please ensure you have paid your membership through clubzap. We have posted a short video on our Facebook and Instagram account to assist you in downloading the app.
New members are always welcome to join our fantastic club you can contact us by
Text: 0876934801
Email: juvenilechair.korgaa@gmail.com
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Kerins O’ Rahillys ladies are up and running for 2023 and would encourage girls to join from U12 upwards. While playing football you will meet new friends, learn new skills and will be active while having fun.
Thanks to a resolute and highly driven work ethic amongst our members and ladies committee ladies football in our club is on the rise.
All in all, the future continues to look promising for everyone connected with the blue and white.
Girls bring a friend or two, all welcome? You can also text or what’s app Shirley (086) 8713552 for more information.
U12 GIRLS
These future stars are practising and learning their fundamentals of the game with various drills indoor at the moment. Great strides have been made already as we can see from their progress and most importantly wonderful friendships forged.
We enjoyed a trip to Austin Stack Park again last Saturday evening to watch our Kerry Senior ladies take on Dublin. Well done to the Kerry ladies on a great win… amazing to watch their foot passing and off the shoulder running!
Training continues next Saturday in the MTU at 12p.m.
U14 GIRLS
A great evening’s training again last Tuesday on the AstroTurf in the complex. Indoor training continues in the MTU Sports Academy next Friday, February 24th.
On Sunday 26th you will hit the grass for training. The non county player county league commences on Sunday, March 19th.
Well done to Allie Kerins , Aoife O’ Connell and Lily Breen ( St. Pat’s PTP) who are on the Kerry U14 panel and played a challenge match against Galway in UL last Saturday.
U16 LADIES
Training started for this age group last Thursday on the AstroTurf in the Sports Complex. Working with a small group ( as many were on holiday and had other sports commitments) terrific fun was had by all. Our coaches Mike and Dan even got absorbed in the fun games. Well done to everyone. Looking forward to seeing you again next Thursday at 6p.m. in the Sports Complex.
The county league commences on April 5th, gradings to follow.
Best wishes to Kelly Fitzgerald, Aoibheann McCarthy and Saoirse O’ Connor MacCarthy who are on the U16 Kerry panel. They are away to Clare in round 1.
MINORS
Round 1 of the minor county league commences on Wednesday, April 12th.
Training on Friday, March 3rd on the AstroTurf in Tralee Sports Complex. More details to follow.
Delighted to see Katie Nix playing last Saturday for the Kerry Minors. Best wishes to everyone for the Munster LGFA Championship .
SENIORS
Competitions for these ladies will start in early April.
AWARDS NIGHT
A fantastic night was held to celebrate with our nine teams …
A little later than planned but the ladies in Strand Road rounded off 2022 , their most successful year to date with an awards ceremony in the Pat Healy room last Friday evening.
What a turnout we had with many proud parents and grandparents meeting up and having a cuppa, a bite to eat and a chat. Congrats girls!
A special word of thanks to Declan Quill who took the time to present each player with her medals, gave words of encouragement and spoke about the importance of sport for one’s well being . Gaelic football for ladies is the fastest growing sport in Europe.
Our club encompasses players from all over the parish of Tralee and has gone from strength to strength.
Thanks to Ivan Pituch for the fab photos. Many thanks also to our coaches who gave a short talk to everyone!
Looking forward to seeing many more excellent displays of football from everyone in 2023 and most importantly watching the girls enjoy their football.
MOUNTHAWK JUNIOR LADIES
Wishing our club players and their Mounthawk team mates and management the very best of luck as they play Skibbereen in the Munster final next Tuesday in Ballyvourney.
REGISTRATION 2023
With coaches , players and admin busy preparing for the new playing season we wish to make everyone aware of a change to the LGFA registration time period.
Those who registered in 2022 are only covered up until the end of March. All involved need to renew their registration as soon as possible in order to be covered to train, play , coach or be involved under the LGFA injury fund and playing rules.
THANKS STRAND ROAD PHARMACY
A huge thanks to Jason and Patricia in our local Strand Road pharmacy who supplied a first aid kit for our U12 Girls. A terrific community pharmacy in the heart of Strand Road.
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to Marie O’Sullivan on the death of her brother Donal Kelliher, formerly of Oakpark and Rochfortbridge, Westmeath, the families and friends of Breda O’ Connor (née O’ Sullivan) , Kerins Park and formerly of Ballyseedy, Marie Molloy ( née Foley) , Roscommon and formerly Tralee, Tom Long, Killarney and Ventry.
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