Seniors Na Gaeil travelled to Kenmare on Saturday evening to take on the home team in Round 9 of the Senior County League.
Kenmare put the first three points on the board courtesy of two Paul O’Connor frees and a point from wing back Shane O’Sullivan. Eoin O’Neill opened the scoring for Na Gaeil on eight minutes. Paul O’Connor pointed another Kenmare free on eleven minutes and they could have been further ahead but a point blank save from brave Na Gaeil keeper Timmy Culloty.
Kenmare fired over the next three points to go 6 points clear after 23 minutes with Timmy Culloty making another fine save to deny them a goal. Jamie Lowham scored a point on 29 minutes followed by a Dara Devine pointed free to leave the half time score: Na Gaeil: 0-03; Kenmare: 0-08.
Seamie O’Neill scored the first point of the 2nd half but this score was quickly followed by points from Kenmare’s Paul O’Connor and Kevin O’Sullivan to widen the gap to 6 points once again.
Andrew Barry scored a good point eight minutes into the half followed by another Dara Devine pointed free. Paul O’Connor pointed a Kenmare free on 15 minutes but Na Gaeil’s Paul Daly and Seamie O’Neill got the next two scores to make it a three point game with ten minutes left to play.
A great move by Na Gaeil saw Dara Devine blast the ball to the Kenmare net for the all important goal. With the game now level Na Gaeil played with renewed vigour and Dara Devine pointed a free on 25 minutes to put Na Gaeil ahead for the first time in the game. But this was followed by a point from Kenmare’s Joe Doyle.
The impressive Kieran O’Donovan pointed for Na Gaeil and young Rory Murphy fired over on 29 minutes to leave Na Gaeil two points ahead with time almost up. But Kenmare pulled back a point on 30 minutes to ensure a tense ending.
Na Gaeil had to do some stout defending in the 7 minutes of injury time played to hold out for a one point win and that they did. Final score: Na Gaeil: 1-11; Kenmare Shamrocks: 0-13. Hats off to Na Gaeil for sticking to their task even though things were going against them for long periods of the game. They never gave up and have now earned two more valuable league points.
Team: Timmy Culloty, Padraig O’Sullivan, Eoin O’Neill(0-01), Shane Fitzgerald, Kieran O’Donovan(0-01), Eoin Doody, Paul Daly(0-01), Andrew Barry(0-01), Dan O’Connor, Eoghain Sheehy, Ian McCarthy, Seamie O’Neill(0-02), Dara Devine(1-03), Jamie Lowham(0-01), James O’Connor. Subs:Niall O’Mahony for Jamie Lowham; Dylan Seymour for Eoghain Sheehy; Rory Murphy(0-01) for Paul Daly; Jordan Murphy for Dan O’Connor.
Well Done Congrats to the Kerry Ladies and all the Na Gaeil personnel involved, on defeating Tipperary in the TG4 All Ireland Football Qualifier at the weekend. Laura Fitzgerald was between the posts with Deirdre Kearney playing at wing back. Meabh Barry and Jaydn Lucey were among the substitutes and the management team was Eddie Sheehy, Liam Culloty, Mike Barrett and Janice McHugh.
Best of Luck We wish Jack Barry and the Kerry Team the best of luck in their clash with Monaghan in Clones in the Super 8’s on Sunday. Unfortunately they hadn’t a great day against Galway at headquarters on Sunday but hopefully they can turn their season around next Sunday.
Kerry U 20’s Unfortunately Kerry went down to Kildare on Saturday at the Gaelic grounds in Limerick. They were unlucky in the end not to snatch a draw.
Na Gaeil players Diarmuid O’Connor and Stefan Okunbor will be disappointed with the defeat but they can hold their heads high as they have had an outstanding season to date. They can look forward to many great days ahead and no doubt will represent both their club and county with distinction in the future.
Na Gaeil GAA Club Summer Camp Na Gaeil GAA Club Summer Camp will take place from Monday July 23rd to Friday July 27th in Na Gaeil. The camp will run from 10am to 1pm each day. The cost is €30 per child; €50 for two children from the same family with a maximum of €70 per family. For further information contact 087 908 0465 or 085 253 7813.
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. . Training is on Monday and Friday nights in Na Gaeil. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info
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. Training is on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto: The draw for the jackpot of €8,100 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 9, 11, 23, 28. There was no winner. €50 winners were Phyllis Herlihy, Ballyvelly and Fr. Padraig Walsh, St. Brendan’s Church. €25 winners were Ricky & Angela Fitzgerald, Ard Na Lí, John Keating, Bateman’s Green, Mary McQuinn, Leith East and Donie Sheehan, Killarney. Next week’s jackpot is €8,200. 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 totally voluntary basis by our club members. 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 clubhouse 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.
