Camp for Future Stars:
A fantastic 4 days of fun and football was had at our annual camp last week-organised by our coaching officer Ian Twiss.
Special thanks to all the coaches and their assistants who did a wonderful job. A big shout out to Norman Foley, from Foleys Spar, who donated the burger buns, juices, cups and plates for the BBQ on Friday afternoon.
Mile buíochas to all those who helped out with the BBQ. All the boys and girls received a complimentary pair of football togs and socks after the camp on Friday. Plans are already underway for a bigger and better camp next year!
GAA Fundraising Lotto:
Our Lotto Jackpot is now at 15,800 euro with 550 euro for a match 3. Tickets available in local shops and businesses. Sincere thanks to you all for your continued support. Our next draw is on Friday August 25th in Knightly’s Bar, Castlemaine.
Under 10 Girls:
Our under 10 girls had a great evening in Listry on Friday evening last-playing some great football. Well done to Geraldine Galvin and her assistants for all their work with this group of girls and for organising the challenge games. Many thanks to Listry for their hospitality.
Under 11’s:
Our under 11 boys attended the Jerry Foley Memorial tournament on Saturday last in Firies. Thanks to the coaches and mentors for bringing the players to the tournament and to the parents for their support.
Minors:
Our minors are away to Ardfert on Monday next at 7 pm. We wish Pat, his management team and the panel all the best.
Seniors:
Two last quarter goals for the visitors finally settled this penultimate Division 1 County League clash played in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Friday evening last.
The home side took the lead with a Derek Twiss pointed free but it was Dr. Crokes who lead at the end of the first quarter on a score line of 0-05 to 0-02.
Both sides traded points and the visitors lead by 3 points at half time -Dr.Crokes 0-08, M/C 0-05.
An early 2nd half point stretched that lead but points by Pa Wrenn, Derek Twiss and Jonathan O’ Sullivan brought the home side within 2 points of the visitors 0-10 to 0-08.
However goals in the 47 th and 58 th minute from Billy Courtney and Gavin O’Shea gave the visitors a solid cushion. Despite scores from Craig Counihan, Cathal Moriarty and Jonathan O’ Sullivan, it was Dr. Crokes who maintained their 100% record in Division 1, when referee Pádraig O’Sullivan blew the full time whistle. Defeat however, left the home side in the dreaded drop zone.
Final score: Dr. Crokes 2-13, M/C 0-12.
County Minor and Senior Panels:
Congratulations to Peter Keane-Keane’s Supervalu, Killorglin and his minor panel on their All-Ireland Minor semi- final victory on Sunday over Cavan. Eamonn Fitzmaurice and his senior panel will have to do it all again, after a cracking game against Mayo, on Saturday next in Croke Park.
Community Games:
Well done to all those from our club who participated in the National Finals of the Community Games at the weekend. A fantastic achievement to reach an All- Ireland- be super proud of yourselves.
CAO:
Best of luck to all the leaving cert students who received their CAO offers on Monday last. We hope you will have a wonderful time in college. Round 2 offers may be on the way for others- so don’t despair.
School:
We wish all those returning to school many happy days in the term ahead. We also wish all those in the teaching/education setting the best as they return renewed and refreshed to educate, encourage and inspire the next generation.
