Seniors Na Gaeil play Glenflesk away in Round 11 of the Senior County League on Sunday August 19th at 1pm. A win would ensure promotion to Division 1 for next season so come out and support your team.
Congrats Congratulations to Na Gaeil’s Stefan Okunbor who has been named Munster U20 Player of the Province. This comes after a number of impressive displays by Stefan in the Kerry jersey in their U20 campaign. His family, friends and Na Gaeil team mates are all very proud of this great achievement.
U14 Having completed our games in the Central Region Division 1, we played a friendly game against Listowel Emmetts in Listowel last Tuesday evening. In a great team performance we won out in the end against a strong Listowel outfit. We will be playing Keel/Listry on Tuesday 14th August at 6.30pm in Listry. Players are to meet at Na Gaeil at 5.15pm in order to arrange a carpool for those needing a lift to the venue.Keep an eye out for texts re future training sessions.
U13 The annual Rose Cup will be played next Saturday, August 18th. As usual Na Gaeil is co-hosting the group games with Kerins O’ Rahilly’s. We will have a minimum of three games. The games will be 10 minutes a half. The final will be played in Na Gaeil this year, with the winners being presented with their trophy by the Rose of Tralee! As the game is an U13 competition, the younger half of the U14 panel and the U12’s are eligible to play. We urge any players interested to come to Na Gaeil on Saturday, and meet at 9.30am. The competition will commence at 10am. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch, water, wet gear if the weather is bad and a change of clothes if you do get wet! As usual, we request the parents’ help with the catering for this event. If anyone can provide sandwiches, scones or buns please drop them into the clubhouse on Friday evening or Saturday morning!
U12 Next Monday, Aug 20th our two teams have games in the Kellihers Toyota Central Region U12 Competition. Our Green team will travel to An Ghaeltacht while our White team will host Keel B. Both games are fixed for 7pm. A reminder again that all players have to wear their gumshields at all times during training & games.
We would like to send our best wishes to one of our players, Peter Doyle, who takes part in the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda next weekend.
U10 Well done to the U10 boys in their games against Ballymacelligott on Sunday morning in Killeen. Training will continue this Thursday evening at 6:30pm but there will be no training on Sunday morning. Don’t forget your gum-shields and water.
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 €8,500 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 2, 6, 13, 24. There was no winner. €50 winners were Pat O’Connor, Derrylea and Mike Roger O’Sullivan, Currovough South. €25 winners were Kevin O’Connor, Ballinagowan, Paddy O’Connor, Oakpark Demesne, Alan & Phil Casey, Oakpark Demesne and Elaine Heaslip, Derrylea. Next week’s jackpot is €8,600. 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.
