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Young Leo Keane and Logan O’Connor with Barry John Keane, Oliver Molloy and Pat Flavin, at the launch of the Kerins O’Rahillys Last Man Standing competition. Photo by Dermot Crean
Next weekend will bring an end to the winter hiatus with the commencement of the Allianz Football league, our 10k run and our Last Man Standing competition.
Kerry will host Derry in the opening round of the league on Saturday evening next ( 27th) with a throw-in time of 5.30 pm in Austin Stack Park and we would like to wish Micheál & Co the very best for the campaign ahead.
It looks to be one of the most competitive division 1 lineups for a while and every point garnered will be well earned.
Mark Fitzgerald too kicks off a new era in Clare with an opening game in Cusack Park on Sunday 28th when the hosts welcome Sligo and we will be keeping an eye on their results as the league progresses. We wish Mark the very best in the Banner in 2024.
10K run:
The 10k run and 5k fun run takes place on Sunday next 28th Jan commencing at 11.00 am from the clubhouse.
The race is a chip-timed event and there are individual men’s and women’s categories and teams of four events. There will be a finisher’s medal for all participants.
Registration will cost €20 for the 5km race and €25 for the 10km. Meanwhile it will cost just €5 for those under the age of 16 – please register online on the following link :https://myrunresults.com/…/kerins_o…/5020/details
Last Man Standing:
The commencement of the national league will also be the deadline for participating in our Last Man Standing competition.
Tickets are available from all players or logging onto our website and scanning the QR code to play – tickets are €10 each with a first prize of €500.
Lotto:
This week’s lotto jackpot is for a massive €10,600 – tickets are available from the usual local outlets or online @ Play Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club Lotto Online | Clubforce – Managing Member Data
The lotto is a key component of our fundraising and helps enormously with the clubs operating costs. We would like to thank everybody for their support.
LÁ NA GCLUB
Details have been confirmed for the return of Lá na gClub this year and which will take place in clubs across Gaelic Games on Easter Bank Holiday Monday, April 1st 2024.
The Lá na gClub event carries added significance this year throughout the Gaelic Games community.
This year marks 140 years since the establishment of the GAA in 1884. It is also the 120th anniversary of the birth of the Camogie Association, while also marking 50 years of the existence of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and is the centenary of GAA
Handball.
Every club throughout the Gaelic Games community at home and abroad is being encouraged to host their own event to coincide with Lá na gClub or if suitable, across that weekend, and create an international festival of Gaelic Games colour and activity, and where everyone is welcome.
A special campaign to assist clubs to participate will be launched in the coming weeks and encourages clubs and the public to Join Us and Join In.
Uachtarán CLG, Larry McCarthy said: “Lá na gClub is an opportunity for our clubs to get out and do what they do best – showcase the fantastic work they do promoting Games and offering lifelong participation and sense of belonging to the communities they represent.
“I look forward to clubs all over the world participating and showing their colours in all manner of fun events that weekend and with a particular focus on Easter Monday throughout Ireland.
“The emphasis will be on participation, and welcoming new people to experience our clubs. In a year with so many milestones throughout Gaelic Games it is an opportunity for clubs to celebrate their existence in their local communities, so I encourage all our clubs and their local communities to Join Us and Join In.”
A special section of the gaa.ie website will be dedicated to Lá na gClub in the coming weeks and regularly updated and can be found at gaa.ie/joinin
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
The ladies side of our “One Club” has overseen a huge and fantastic increase in our playing numbers over the past few years.
Sport brings people together on and off the pitch.
Gaelic football encourages camaraderie and teamwork. This shines through on the playing field with happy young ladies having a ball .
If your daughter is interested in joining our welcoming club please contact Shirley ( 086) 8713552 for training times. All teams will be back in action over the coming weeks.
U14 GIRLS
This amazing bunch of young ladies commenced training last Saturday on the astroturf and there was a great turnout.
Training continues next Saturday. A message will be sent out during the week.
U16 GIRLS
The team enjoyed a strength and conditioning session with personal trainer Shane McElligott in the club’s gym last week. Thanks Shane!
Gym work will continue from 7-8pm. on Fridays. Well done ladies!
SENIOR LADIES
Our senior ladies commenced their season with a session in the gym last Friday evening. An enjoyable evening for all !
CONGRATS
Congratulations to the Kerry ladies , management and all involved on their win over Dublin in round 1 of the National League.
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the families and friends of Mary Foley ( née White) , Dessie Hurley (Jnr) and James Sheehy.
May their souls rest in peace.
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