Juveniles
U6/8/10 Girls and Boys had a very busy morning on Saturday last with each group having normal training sessions. While this happened the excitement around Healy Park built because Sam Maguire and Tom Markham made their way accompanied by Barry John Keane and Cormac Coffey around to each group. Children and parents alike queued for pictures and autographs with the cups and the players. Everyone had a great morning and young and old were able to show their appreciation for our club heroes. Thanks to everyone who helped out on the morning.
U12/14s There has been a change to indoor training for this age group. It will now take place on Wednesday evenings at 5.45 in CBS The Green school hall.
U13s Boys were defeated by Austin Stacks in the Town League on Sunday last in Strand Road.
U15s Kerins O’Rahillys play Na Gaeil in the Town League on Sunday the 26th at 11am in Strand Road.
U16s Training for this age group will now take place indoors at CBS The Green school hall on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Entry at new entrance on Dan Spring Rd at traffic lights.
Senior Football
Championship Playoff
Kerins O Rahillys 0-12 Kilcummin 0-7.
This game played in wet conditions in Castleisland was a real battle and played at real championship tempo with no quarter asked or given.
Though we dominated at times possession was at a premium and scores were hard to come by with both sides fully committed to the cause. Kilcummin had the opening score after a minute a point from play.
We replied with a pointed free from Barry John Keane. Further points by Jack Savage, Tom Begley, and Greg O’Connell had us ahead by 0-4 to Kilcummin’s 0-1 at the 17th minute.
We had a good chance of a goal at the 18th minute but Kilcummin defended well. Jack Savage made it 0-5 to 0-2 points at the 27th minute but Kilcummin ended the half with a flourish to leave the half time score at Kerins O’Rahillys 0-5 to Kilcummin’s 0-4.
Tommy Begley had a great first half and along with Cormac Coffey put a lot of pressure on the Kilcummin’s defence with great runs up the field.
With David Moran and Kevin Walshe winning good possession at mid field we had points from Tommy Begley, Jack Savage, and David Moran to put us ahead by 0-8 to Kilcummin’s 0-6 at the 48th minute.
The introduction of John O’Connor was a big boost to the team with the experienced O’Connor getting valuable possession and linking up well with mid field. Further points by Jack Savage, Cormac Coffey and a final point by Barry John Keane sealed the issue and ensuring senior championship status for 2015.
In Cormac Coffey Strand Road had a Man of the Match performance scoring a great point winning great ball and exceptional runs out of defence.
He was followed by Tommy Begley who put over two valuable points and played his heart out.
It was a team performance with John Ferguson, Giles O Grady, Greg O’Connell and Ross O’Callaghan impressive. This game doubled up for a recent Co. League fixture.
The Seniors are down to play John Mitchels in The Senior Town Championship on Sunday the 26th at 12.30 in Strand Road. This is subject to change. Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Mouth-Guards
As you may be aware it will be compulsory for all players senior right down to juvenile to wear mouth-guards at training sessions and when playing games.
This comes into effect for seniors from 1st January 2014 and has been in effect for all others since last January. If players fail to wear mouth guards they will not be permitted to participate in football training or matches. No mouthguard No game! Further information on this rule can be found online at http://www.gaa.ie.
Ladies Football
U12 Girls had a lovely morning on Saturday last when they had a visit from Sam Maguire and Tom Markham cups along with Barry John Keane and Cormac Coffey to their training session in Healy Park.
They had lots of pictures with the players and the cups. They will continue to train indoors in Cumann Iosaef for to time being on a Wednesday evenings 6-7. Contact Linda Gleeson for information on 085 7803462.
Birthday Wishes
Birthday wishes this week go to Katie Kennedy U10 Girls and Sophie Hassett U8 Girls. Enjoy your Birthdays.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 13th of October were 1, 3, 9 and 10. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €7,300.
There were 9 match 3 winners. They were Tony Corridon DD, John Dillane DD, Margaret Duffy DD, Gerard Moran DD, Martina Hurley c/o Ann, Francis Locke c/o Mrs O’Brien, Irene Commane c/o Mrs O’Brien, Trish Moran c/o Dollie and Denise Crean c/o T Nolan. The 5 entrants for the December Draw were Trevor Thomas c/o Fred, June O’Sullivan c/o Mrs O’Brien, Tommy Nolan Knockmoyle, George Dyland DD and Hanna Quirke Kerins Park. 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 www.korgaa.com
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.
Cards
Whist drive is back in the Club on Thursday nights. Join in from 8.30 on.
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.
Weightwatchers takes place in the Healy Room every Thursday and have now changed to “winter” times. Classes now take place at 9.30am, 12.30 and 5.30pm. 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 back on Wednesday nights. All welcome. 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.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Anne Byrne (née Harte) Clogherbrien Tralee, Noreen Murphy (née McCannon) Shanakill Tralee, Christina “Chrissie” O’Brien (née Dillane) Dromtacker Tralee, Rose Lavin St Louis Nursing home and Bridge St Tralee, Sheila Dolan (née Nolan) Kileen Tralee, Hugh O’Connor Strand St Tralee and Victor Locke USA and formerly of Clonmore Rd Boherbee 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 pro.kerinsorahillys.kerry@gaa.ie. 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 link https://www.facebook.com/groups/Narries/ or follow us on Twitter @korgaa
