Juveniles
U6/8/10 Our U10s took part in a Go Games Blitz run by the Co Board in Austin Stack Park on Thursday last.
The boys played 3 games against Duagh, St Senans and Ballyduff. This was a very well organised event and everyone enjoyed it. The club would like to thank all those who helped out on the day with teams and refereeing games and to all who showed up to support.
U8/10 Girls Our U8/10 girls trained as usual in Healy Park on Easter Saturday. These girls are a joy to watch as their skill level continues to improve every week and their practice match at the end of every training session is fast becoming the “one to watch” on a Saturday.
Attached photograph of the “Winner of the Kerins O’Rahillys Masters Golf Challenge Dan Foley being presented with his cheque in the Grand Hotel earlier today by Peter Nolan and Mike Griffin of Kerins O’Rahillys”. Photo Breda Dyland.
U12s U12s train in Healy Park, Ballyrickard on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4pm. Gumshields have to be worn by each player.
U14s Kerins O’Rahillys U14s took on Glenflesk in County League Division 3 on Wednesday last.
It was played in Strand Road in dry but breezy conditions. Glenflesk started much stronger scoring two goals in the opening minutes. They were also a much stronger team and lead at half time 4-04 to 3 points.
At the start of the second half Glenflesk continued their dominance however Kerins O’Rahillys never gave up and scored two great unanswered goals and came more and more into the game as the second half progressed.
However Glenflesk finished stronger and ran out 8-12 to 4-08 winners at the final whistle. The score would have been much higher only for the heroic efforts of the Kerins O’Rahillys keeper Barry Foley.
Dara Fleming for Glenflesk gave a great display as corner forward. Some fine kicking of scores came from both teams with Conor Hayes, Darragh Fitzgerald, Josh Wadding and Dominic Lyons from Stand Road and Alan J. Murphy, Sean Doherty, Patrick D’Arcy and the already mentioned Dara Fleming from Glenflesk which was a joy for the supporters to watch.
The team was Barry Foley, Aidan Mangan, Ben Foley, Gerard Dunne, Kevin Browne, Jordan Foley, Josh Wadding, Dominic Lyons, Sebastian Vasiu, Conor Hayes, Darragh Fitzgerald, Thomas White and Darragh Corr.
U16s. The U16s played Laune Rangers in the Central league on Monday the 7th April.
They won on a score of Kerins O’Rahillys 5-14 Laune Rangers 2-08. As the notes went to print they were due to play Dingle.
They have qualified for a semi-final of the competition. This will be played on Monday next the 28th. Time, venue and who we will be playing will be posted on Facebook. They will train in Healy Park On Wednesday and Friday at 6pm.
Senior Football
Our Seniors play Currow in a back game on Saturday next in Currow. Time will be posted on Facebook.
Minor Football
County League Division 1 Kerins O’Rahillys 2-14 Austin Stacks 2-04
In what were ideal conditions and in front of a large crowd we came out very convincing winners in Connolly Park on Friday evening last.
Kerins O’Rahillys proved to be the stronger team and dominated all over the field. This showed in the half time score which was Kerins O’Rahillys 1-09 to Austin Stacks 0-04.
In what was an overall team performance players who stood out on the night were Darragh Ryan at full back (great to see him back playing in the Co League after a long absence), Cormac Coffey who led by example, midfielders David Murphy and Gavin O’Brien who dominated in their positions and forwards Gary Nolan, Gearóid Savage, Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Pádraig Griffin.
The final score was Kerins O’Rahillys 2-14 to Austin Stacks 2-04.
Team Jack Shortt, Derek Horgan, Darragh Ryan, Eoin Edwards, Donagh Buckley, Cormac Coffey (0-01), Dylan Ronan, David Murphy (0-01), Gavin O’Brien(0-02), Karl Mullins (0-01), Rory Doyle, Gary Nolan (0-04), Gearóid Savage (0-03), Diarmuid O’Sullivan (1-01), Pádraig Griffin (1-01), Joe Murphy, Gavin Hanafin, Richard Boyle and Ben O’Neill.
A back game for the Minors was fixed for Tuesday the 22nd between Kerins O’Rahillys and An Gaeltacht at 6.30 in Strand Rd. This game will be the decider to see where we play our division 1 semi-final. It will be in either Dingle or Killarney v Dr Crokes. No results were available for these notes. Changes and results will be posted on Facebook.
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.
Club Membership
Senior Committee will be in contact with members shortly about your 2014 membership. We will be asking that you consider putting your membership on direct debit to help cut down on administration. Please contact any committee member for details.
Ladies Football
Junior Ladies
Juniors had a training session with senior players Shane Brosnan and Martin Tierney on Friday last. It was very well attended and it was great to have a new outlook for the girls. Thanks to the lads for giving their time. We look forward to working with them again in the future.
U14/U16 Girls train in Healy Park, Ballyrickard every Tuesday at 6.15.
U12 Girls Co League Phase 1 Group B Kerins O’Rahillys 1-04 Abbeydorney 7-06 Our U12 girls were beaten in Abbeydorney by a side who had the ability to score goals and unfortunately we were missing our regular goalkeeper.
That said both Caitlin Pierce and Emma Sweeney made valiant efforts to replace her and our backs of Saoirse Donnegan, Lauren Scannell and Aoife Doody put in great performances.
Dylana O’Regan and Siobhan Griffin were strong in midfield and all rounder Clodagh Donnelly was excellent.
As the notes go to print they are due to play Austin Stacks in Healy Park Ballyrickard. Report in next week.
Table Quiz
There will be a Table Quiz in the Club on Friday next the 25th. This is a fundraiser for the Ladies Club. It will take the format of a fun quiz and families are welcome. There a lots of prizes so come along and support. The fun starts at 7.30.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday April 14 were 1, 3, 8 and 11. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €4,700. There were 7 match 3 winners.
They were: Michael Quirke c/o Lillian, Jimmy and Eileen c/o The Shop, Tommy Horan c/o Ann, Jordan and Julee co/ Ann, Cats Turner Ross c/o Ann, Martina Hurley c/o Ann and Sandra Lynch c/o Eileen.
Five entrants for December draw were Ena Healy c/o Ann, Denis Foran c/o Ann, Jerry Scully c/o Ann, Jack Savage, Curaheen and George Dyland DD. 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.
Happy Birthday
Birthday wishes this week go to Noah Edwards U10 boys and Paddy Moran U10 boys.
Charlie’s Bar
Club Lotto 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! It takes place in the Bistro from 8-9.30pm every Wednesday. All welcome. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of function. Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries.
Card Drive
Attention card players there will be a “Whist drive” on Thursday the 24th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 25th. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Margaret (Pearl) Carroll Cahill’s Park Tralee, Imelda Collins The Villa Ballyvelly Tralee, Eleanor (Aline) Nolan Strand View Terrace Tralee and Joseph Dominick Dowling Connolly Park and Stacks Villas 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/
