Na Gaeil GAA Club News

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Seniors    Na Gaeil entertained Dromid Pearses in Round 10 of the County League in Killeen on Saturday evening last on what was a perfect evening for football.  Na Gaeil opened the scoring with a point from their full forward Jamie Lowham.

Dromid Pearses quickly responded with two points from Dilan Donoghue and Chris Farley. Eoin O’Neill scored a point for Na Gaeil on 8 minutes but Dromid’s no. 9 Graham O’Sullivan cancelled this out with a good point.

Then Dilan Donoghue put over a free for Dromid followed by a good point for Na Gaeil by the in-form Jamie Lowham on 18 minutes. Dromid dominated the next 10 minutes of the half scoring 4 points without reply to go 6 points ahead with 25 minutes gone.

All 4 scores came from the boot of their impressive no. 15 Dilan Donoghue, 3 from play and 1 from a free. Na Gaeil pulled 2 back before half time through Jamie Lowham and wing back Eoin Walsh to leave the score at the interval Dromid Pearses 0-9; Na Gaeil 0-05.

Na Gaeil needed a good start to the 2nd half and that’s exactly how things transpired. On their first attack the ball broke loose in the square and Na Gaeil midfielder Dan O’Connor picked it up and deftly hit it over the keeper’s head for an all important goal.

This score gave Na Gaeil the shot in the arm they needed and they fired over the next two points through Mike Griffin and a Darragh Carmody free.

Dromid’s midfielder Graham O’Sullivan scored a fine point but Na Gaeil’s Darragh Carmody responded with two of his own. Darragh Carmody and Graham O’Sullivan exchanged points again to leave Na Gaeil 2 ahead after 13 minutes of the 2nd half.

But on the quarter hour mark Dromid were awarded a penalty for a leg block by a Na Gaeil defender in the large parallelogram. Dromid’s full forward stepped up and cooly dispatched the ball to the Na Gaeil net to put them a point up.

But Na Gaeil never panicked and scored the next 4 points, two coming from Jamie Lowham and one each from Mike Griffin and Ian McCarthy to put Na Gaeil 3 up after 20 minutes. Dilan Donoghue and Na Gaeil’s Seamie O’Neill exchanged points. Darragh Carmody scored a wonderful free off his hand for Na Gaeil and Chris Farley and Jamie Lowham swopped points before referee Seamus Mulvihill blew the final whistle.

Full time score: Na Gaeil 1-17; Dromid Pearses 1-13. It was a fabulous game of football played in a very sporting manner by both teams and thoroughly enjoyed by the very large crowd of Na Gaeil and Dromid supporters.

For Na Gaeil Kieran Dineen, David Culloty and Kieran Donovan were solid in defence, Eoin O’Neill and Dan O’Connor showed well at midfield and up front Darragh Carmody Mike Griffin and Jamie Lowham were a constant threat.

But man of the match has to go to Na Gaeil’s full forward Jamie Lowham for his consistency over the 60 minutes and his contribution of 6 points from play. Na Gaeil make history as they will now play in division 2 of the County League next year for the first time ever.

Hats off to the whole panel and to their management team of Donie Rooney, Richard Barrett, John Barry and Niall O’Meara.

Team: Tadhg O’Neill, Colm Lyons, Kieran Dineen, Paul Daly, Kieran Donovan, David Culloty, Eoin Walsh(0-01), Dan O’Connor(1-0), Eoin O’Neill(0-01), Seamie O’Neill(0-01), Darragh Carmody(0-05), Donal O’Kelly, Diarmaid Herlihy, Jamie Lowham(0-06), Mike Griffin(0-02). Subs: Jack Carmody for Donal O’Kelly, Ian McCarthy(0-01) for Eoin Walsh, Dara Devine for Diarmaid Herlihy, Dylan Seymour for Dan O’Connor.

Na Gaeil Annual Cycle    Na Gaeil Annual Cycle is fast approaching. It takes place on Saturday August 26th and is always a great day’s fun for everybody that takes part. Cyclists have a choice of two routes.

The 40km cycle starts at the clubhouse in Killeen and goes to Castleisland and back. The 80km cycle also starts in Killeen and goes through Castleisland, Abbeyfeale, Duagh, Listowel and back to Killeen.

There will be soup, sandwiches and refreshments provided for everybody in the clubhouse at the end of the cycle. Early registration is available at the clubhouse currently or you can register on the day from 7.30am to 9.30am.

The cycle begins at 9.30am. The cost for Cycling Ireland members is €20 for an adult; €10 for U16’s and €50 for a family. For non Cycling Ireland members the cost is €25 for an adult, €10 for U16’s and €60 for a family. However non Cycling Ireland members can avail of the discount if they register before August 19th. We look forward to seeing you all take part!

U16 County Final    Na Gaeil play Firies in the U16 Division 2 County Final this Wednesday evening August 16th in Austin Stack Park at 7.30pm. Come out and support the team in what promises to be a great game of football.

U14    There is a busy week ahead for the U14 and U13 teams. The U14 team are away to John Mitchels Monday evening in the Tralee Town Board U14 league. Our U13 team have their first game of the season when they travel to Blennerville on Thursday evening to play St Pats in round one of the Town Board League.

The U13’s are in action again on Saturday in the Rose Cup. As in previous years, Na Gaeil and Kerins O’Rahillys are hosting this competition. There will be two groups of four teams based in Killeen. Na Gaeil are in Group C and their opponents are Kilcummin, Churchill and Miltown/Castlemaine. The other group based in Na Gaeil is made up of Austin Stacks, Legion and two visiting teams St. James from Galway and Mountmellick from Laois. The competition starts at 10.30am on Saturday.

Congratulations to our senior team on their great victory last Saturday evening and on gaining promotion to Division two of the County League next season.

U8    Na Gaeil  U8 hosted Churchill on Sunday last. We fielded two teams and each team played two 20 minutes games. Both teams proved to be eager and competitive and great skill was shown by all players. Training continues on Thursday at 6.30pm sharp.

U6    Sunday last saw Na Gaeil host the U6 Churchill team. We fielded two teams and all players showed great heart and skill. Well done all. Training continues on Thursday at 6.30pm.

Na Gaeil Ladies    Congratulations to Laura Fitzgerald and Jadyn Lucey and the Kerry Senior Ladies Team and Management in reaching the All Ireland Semi Final after defeating Armagh on Saturday evening.

They play Dublin in the Semi Final on Saturday August  26th.
A huge thanks to parents, players and everyone who helped out with hosting the New York Ladies U17 team over the weekend. We played them in a competitive challenge game on Saturday evening. We would like to wish them the best of luck as they travel to Dublin to play in the All Ireland U17 Blitz on Tuesday.

Good Luck    We wish the very best of luck to Jack Barry and the Kerry Senior Team on Sunday next when they take on Mayo in the All Ireland Semi Final in Croke Park. And also to Diarmuid O’Connor and Ryan O’Neill and the Kerry Minor Team when they face Cavan in the Electric Ireland All Ireland Minor Semi Final also in Croke Park as a curtain raiser to the senior game.

Sympathy    We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Gerard Cassidy, Derrylea who passed away at the weekend. A minutes silence was observed at the Na Gaeil V Dromid Pearses County League Game at the weekend as a mark of respect at his passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Clothes Collection    Na Gaeil are holding a fundraising clothes collection over the next few weeks. If anyone has bags of old clothes to dispose of please drop them up to the clubhouse when it suits you. It would be much appreciated.

Na Gaeil Cycling Club    Na Gaeil Cycling Club is now up and running with its summer schedule: Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm and Saturday mornings at 9am from the clubhouse. ALL ARE WELCOME, high vis essential.

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 €3,300 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 14, 21, 23, 28.There was no winner. €50 winners were Charlie & Monica Fitzell, Meadowlands and Seán Herlihy, Clogherbrien. €25 winners were Joan O’Connor, Derrylea, Alice Murphy, Racecourse Lawn, Barry O’Donnell, Derrylea and Angela Weir, Kilflynn. Next week’s lotto is worth €3,400. 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 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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