Golf Classic The countdown is on to Na Gaeil GAA Club inaugural Golf Classic which will be held in Tralee Golf Club on this coming Friday October 27th.
Tim Kelliher of Kelliher’s Garage in Rathass is sponsoring the stunning prize of a Toyota Yaris Hybrid for the lucky golfer who manages to get a Hole in One. Leahy’s Pharmacy who has always supported us over the years has come on board as our main sponsor for the event. It promises to be a great day out for all golfers.
Presentation of prizes will take place in Na Gaeil clubhouse on that night Friday 27th at 9.30pm. All are welcome to come along for what promises to be to be an enjoyable night.
U13 Our U13’s competed in the U13 Tralee Town Championship Final on Sunday last. Having defeated Ardfert in their semi-final last week, Na Gaeil faced Austin Stacks in the final.
The match was played in Connolly Park in breezy conditions, with the weather turning wet near the end of the game.
The match commenced at 5pm, with Na Gaeil going immediately on the attack. However three successive wides were punished when Austin Stacks scored a well worked goal. Na Gaeil knuckled down and fought back slowly. With all players putting their shoulder to the wheel, they turned the game around and went in at half time with an impressive lead of 7 points. The score at halftime was Na Gaeil 1-9, Austin Stacks 1-2. The second half brought out the character in the players. Austin Stacks came back strongly at Na Gaeil, as could be expected. However, the boys soaked up a lot of pressure and worked for each other. At the final whistle Na Gaeil were ahead by 4 points on a score of Na Gaeil 1-11, Austin Stacks 1-7. Congratulations to both teams on a great display.
The squad consisted of Aaron Delahunty, Jack Dakissia, Seamus O’ Neill, Cian O’ Neill, Jack Doyle, Edward Sheehy, Sean O’Connor, Kieran O’Connor, Cillian Murphy, Sean O’ Connell, Nathan Rogers, Kian Sheehan, Lee Buckley, Shane Kelly, Rory Reen, Dylan McEneaney, Conor Costello, Peter Doyle, Tomás Walsh, Rúairí O hAiniféin, Kevin O’ Donoghue, Sean Barrett, Peadar Burke, Jack Costello.
This concludes a successful season for Na Gaeil U12’s & U13’s, having won the U12 Central Region Div. 4 League, the U12 St. Brendan’s Blitz, the U13 Lee Strand Shield, the U13 Tralee Town League Div. 2 and the Tralee Town Championship. Many thanks to the players and their parents. Keep an eye on the notes and texts, as we intend to host an awards night to acknowledge the players achievements for the season.
Na Gaeil Team that defeated Austin Stacks in the U13 Town Championship on Sunday
U10 Our boys trained as usual last Sunday morning. See you all again next Sunday at 11am. Don’t forget to bring your gum shield & a bottle of water.
U6 Sunday last marked the end of the season for the under 6 players and what a great season it was. Thanks to all the parents who were very supportive all year. Well done to all the players who have improved so much over the last couple of months. A text will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding the awards night.
Na Gaeil Ladies Na Gaeil v Austin Stacks, U14 Ladies Div 1 Town League
We played away to Austin Stacks on Tuesday evening in Connolly Park. It was a perfect evening for a game with no wind or rain.
We got off to a great start with a point from Freya (who never stopped running) after Kelsey had won her tussle on the bye line. Sarah followed with another point with the help of Emma Dewey and Kayleigh Costello.
We were very competitive in all our positions and with Wiktoria winning another ball and setting up Sarah to go on a long run and to score our 1st goal of the game. Muire followed this up with another goal after Emma Savage and Jessica combined to set her up.
Eimer made a great run out from the backs, meandering her way through Stacks defenders, finding Sarah who found the back of the net again. Stacks scored a point in the 1st half before Sarah pointed a free over the bar to finish the half. Stacks came out a different team in the 2nd half scoring an early 2.01 to get themselves back in the game but we were holding possession well with Ciara making another good run and scoring a fine point from distance.
Caoilinn and Sarah got another point apiece after some great work from Aoife and Elizabeth. The rest of the 2nd half was about our defending with Grace and Emma Dewey coming into the defence to aid the impressive duo Megan and Kayleigh Murphy in the full back line.
Cara and Eimer were beating their players to the ball each time and their distribution of the ball was outstanding. Winnie made a couple of great saves when Stacks got through late in the game but her kick outs found our players each time. We conceded 2 more points but held on to win by 4 points after a great game of football.
Team: Winnie Burke, Megan Fernane, Kayleigh Murphy, Kelsey O’Mahony, Emma Dewey, Eimer O’Sullivan, Cara Grealish, Sarah Barrett, Freya O’Connor, Muire Kingston, Wiktoria Kania, Ciara Rath, Caoilinn O’Brien, Jessica Harrington, Aoife Barrett, Emma Savage, Grace Savage, Kayleigh Costello, Elizabeth Burke, Cara Gannon.
Annual Mass Our annual mass for club members with special remembrance of our deceased members will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday November 16th at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
Clothes Collection There is now a Clothes Collection Bin situated in Na Gaeil car park. If anyone has bags of old clothes to dispose of please drop them in the bin. If the bin is full they can be dropped into the clubhouse. It would be much appreciated.
Na Gaeil Cycling Club Na Gaeil Cycling Club winter schedule: Saturday mornings at 10am 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 €4,300 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 14, 28. There was no winner. €50 winners were Rebecca Lyons, Oakley Park, Tralee and Barry O’Donnell, Derrylea, Tralee.
€25 winners were Mícheál Lynch, Banemore, Listowel, James Henry, Forge Cross, Tralee, Padraig Quille, Killarney and Kieran O’Donovan, Clash East, Tralee. Next week’s lotto is worth €4,400. 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 relaxation. Everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.
