The Na Gaeil U8 team with coaches Mike Brick, Helen Kelliher, Martin Doyle and Terry McEneaney at the John Mitchels blitz on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
U14 As the season draws to a close, we hosted Ardfert in the final of the St. Brendan’s U14 Championship.
Na Gaeil started well getting three points in a row from Edward Sheehy, Jack Doyle and Sean O’Connor before Ardfert scored a goal in the 14th minute. This was immediately followed by another goal which saw us trailing by 4 points as we entered the 2nd quarter. With the aid of a stiff breeze we steadied the ship with a goal from Sean O’Connell and points from Sean O’Connor.
On 22 minutes, good work by Shane Kelly resulted in the concession of a 45 by Ardfert. Kieran O’Connor took the 45 which ended up flying directly into the back of the net. Our forwards in Batty Coffey, Lee Buckley and Shane Kelly maintained the pressure, making it difficult for Ardfert to build play from the back.
When Ardfert did gain momentum they were well marshalled by our backs – Seamus O’Neill, Rory Reen, Jack Doyle, Edward Sheehy, Jack Dakissia, Sean Barrett and Cian O’Neill. On 25 minutes, Sean O’Connell scored another goal. Points from Nathan Rogers, Sean O’Connell and Sean O’Connor saw us lead at halftime on a score line of Na Gaeil: 3-9 to Ardfert: 2-1.
Ardfert began the second half in blistering fashion scoring 3 points in a row before a point from Batty Coffey got Na Gaeil going again.
This was followed by points from Lee Buckley and Cian Sheehan, assisted by Cillian Murphy. Ardfert pressed hard and sought a goal but goalkeeper Arran Delahunty was equal to the task, keeping several shots out.
A goal from Sean O’Connor in the 55th minute settled the game and Na Gaeil ran out winners 4-13 to Ardfert’s 2-11. Our captain, Kieran O’Connor received the trophy from chairman of the St. Brendan’s Board, Mike Moriarty.
Na Gaeil: Arran Delahunty, Seamus O’Neill, Cian O’Neill, Sean Barrett, Jack Dakissia, Jack Doyle, Rory Reen, Kieran O’Connor, Sean O’Connor, Batty Coffey, Sean O’Connell, Edward Sheehy, Shane Kelly, Nathan Rogers, Lee Buckley, Cillian Murphy, Cian Sheahan, Ruairí Ó hAiniféin, Kevin O’Donoghue.
U10 Well done to the U10 boys who took part in the annual Kevin McMahon Blitz in John Mitchels last Saturday. There were some excellent games against Beale, Kerins O’Rahillys, Ballymacelligott, Ardfert and Churchill.
Also on Sunday morning they welcomed Castlegregory to Killeen where another great performance was on offer. Training will no longer take place on Thursday evenings. Next Sunday morning there will be a game against Austin Stacks in Killeen. Please arrive at 10:45am.
Well Done Well done to the St. Brendan’s footballers that defeated Mid Kerry in the Senior County Championship yesterday. They will now meet Kerins O’Rahilly’s in the quarter final which is due to take place on the weekend of the 29th/30thof September.
Congrats Congratulations to Helen Cooper and the 1993 Kerry Senior Ladies All Ireland Team who were honoured in Croke Park on Sunday at the Ladies All Ireland Finals.
Na Gaeil Ladies Na Gaeil Ladies Senior Div 1 County League Final v Rathmore will be played on Sunday 23rd of September in Killarney with venue and time to be confirmed. This is the first time in our history that we have made the County League Div 1 Final so all support is welcome.
Our Mná Na Gaeil Team are getting ready for the Annual Gaelic for Mothers and Others Blitz in Portmarnock on Saturday the 6th October. They will be holding a Table Quiz to fundraise for their trip to Dublin. The Table Quiz will be held in Na Gaeil on Friday the 28thof September at 8.30pm. €40 for Table of 4 with spot prizes also to be won on the night. Please come along and support.
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 €9,000 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 17, 23, 26, 27. There was no winner. €50 winners were Pat Daly, Derrylea and guenter Siech, Oakley Park. €25 winners were John Reen, Oyster Hall, Josephine O’Dea, Ballyvelly, Tom Johnson, Oakpark Demesne and Christy Murphy, Derrymore. Next week’s jackpot is €9,100. 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.
