Seniors Na Gaeil travelled to Paddy Kennedy Memorial Park in Annascaul on Saturday evening to take on the home team in round 4 of the County League. With Na Gaeil playing against the breeze Darragh Carmody opened the scoring with a pointed free on 7 minutes which was quickly followed by a point from Annascaul.
Jamie Lowham scored a good point for Na Gaeil on 12 minutes followed by another Darragh Carmody pointed free. Annascaul fired over the next two points to leave the score level at three points apiece after 20 minutes.
Darragh Carmody had another point from a placed ball which was cancelled out by an Annascaul point. Andrew Barry scored for Na Gaeil and Annascaul had the last score of the half to leave the sides level at half time at 5 points each.
Annascaul got off to a dream start in the second half scoring two goals in quick succession. Na Gaeil struggled to get to grips with the game.
Annascaul put two more points on the board before Andrew Barry scored a great goal in the 23rdminute to give Na Gaeil a lifeline. David Culloty and Eoin O’Neill scored two good points for Na Gaeil but unfortunately time ran out and Annascaul were deserving winners on the night. Final score: Na Gaeil 1-07; Annascaul 2-08.
Team: Tadhg O’Neill, Dylan Brazil, Kieran Dineen, Colm Lyons, Kieran Donovan, Andrew Barry (1-01), Eoin Walsh, Dan O’Connor, Stefan Okunbor, Seamie O’Neill, Mike Griffin, Jack Carmody, Darragh Carmody (0-03), Jamie Lowham(0-01), Diarmaid Herlihy. Subs: Eoin O’Neill (0-01) for Dan O’Connor; David Culloty (0-01) for Jack Carmody; Dylan Seymour for Eoin Walsh; Jordan Murphy for Jamie Lowham; Ross Culloty for Colm Lyons.
Round 5: Na Gaeil play Finuge at home in Round 5 of the County League on Saturday June 10th. Please note the earlier starting time of 4.30pm.
Good Luck Best of luck to Jack Barry and his Kerry team mates as they take on Clare in the Munster semi final in Cusack Park, Ennis on Sunday next June 11th at 3.30pm.
Exams We wish the very best of luck to all our players sitting Junior and Leaving Certificate exams over the next couple of weeks. We hope all goes well for them.
U12 Na Gaeil Boys U12’s played away against Annascaul/Lispole last Sunday. The conditions made it difficult to play. All the boys tried hard but eventually succumbed to a strong Annascaul/Lispole team. Of note, Seamus O’ Neill and Peter Doyle played excellently in defence. The squad was Justin Zielinski, Seamus O’Neill, Peter Doyle, Cian Sheehan, Conor Costello, Shane Kelly, Peter Doyle, Tomás Walsh, Justin O’ Sullivan, Dara Morris and Sean Morris. Training will continue on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm. Our next game will be at home to Knocknagoshel/Brosna on Sunday next, 11th June.
U6 Summer training for under 6’s will take place every Thursday evening at 6.30pm as well as Sundays at 11am. All welcome.
Na Gaeil Ladies Congratulations to Sarah Barrett and Eimer O’Sullivan and the Kerry U14 Ladies Team who defeated Cavan in the All Ireland Semi Final on Sunday.
Na Gaeil v Listowel, U12 Ladies County League Div 3,
We played away to Listowel on Tuesday evening. We started brightly with an early point from Siun. Listowel were a strong team and got themselves a couple of goals with their tall full forward. Siun, Siena and Caoilinn got us another 4 points to close the gap. Listowel scored another goal before we scored another 2 points from Caoilinn after Chloe and Grace worked together to win the ball back.
We had a couple of goals disallowed with another couple of good saves from the Listowel keeper from Siena, Katie and Sorcha. Niamh, Priya, Ava and Roisin were marking tight in the backs and we had Listowel on the ropes at this stage with Aisling, Aoife and Elsie Peg able to push forward to keep the pressure on Listowel.
Caoilinn scored a goal before more points from Aoife Barrett, Sorcha and another 2 points from Caoilinn with the help of Jessie, Aoife Hartnett and Caoimhe. But unfortunately Listowel managed to score a late goal to win the game. We played well and on another night and a little bit more luck, our shots on goal would have gone in and might have won the game.
Team: Katie Casey, Niamh Ryan, Ava Rice, Roisin O’Mahony, Elsie Peg Rogers, Aoife Barrett, Aisling Casey, Cara Gannon, Sorcha Casey, Caoilinn O’Brien, Siena Lucey, Aoife Hartnett, Chloe Quillinan, Grace Savage, Siun Fitzgibbon, Caoimhe Fernane, Jessie Grealish, Priya O’Donovan
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club is now up and running with its spring schedule: Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm and Saturday mornings at 9am from the clubhouse. ALL ARE WELCOME, high vis essential.
Na Gaeil Annual Cycle Na Gaeil Annual Cycle takes place this year on Saturday August 26th. Pencil it into your diary.
Fir Na Gaeil Light Football Training for Men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info. Indoor Core Training on Mondays from 7.00 to 8.00 in the gym and Friday nights from 7.30 to 8.30pm in the I.T.
Mná Na Gaeil We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and do a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun. We are now doing indoor Core work for the winter on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €2,300 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 6, 10, 11, 15. There was no winner. €50 winners were Paudie O’Keeffe, An Ríocht, Lixnaw and James O’Dowd, Golf Shop, Tralee. €25 winners were Mary Sheehan, Coars, Cahirciveen, Con Murphy, Oakpark Demesne, Mary Daly, Riverside and Dan Lucey, Chestnut Drive. Next week’s lotto is worth €2,400. All are welcome for the draw in the club each Tuesday night at 10.30pm.
Bingo Bingo is on every Monday night at 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases fortnightly when not won. A door prize and a half-time raffle with lovely prizes will also take place every week. A bus service is available at 087 2817577. You can ring this number for pick up and drop off. 100% of the funds raised go back directly into the club. The bingo is run on a total voluntary basis. A huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club. If anyone wants to donate a spot prize for our weekly bingo raffle, please leave it at use and mark it “Bingo”. Thanks to all our patrons who support this event on a weekly basis.
Cards A card game is held every Wednesday night in the clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment.
