Race Night There was a great crowd in Na Gaeil Clubhouse on Friday for the Annual Race Night. It was a great occasion with nine races on the card, tote facilities, raffle prizes galore and a best dressed lady and gent competition.
This fundraiser was very well supported by the local business community through sponsoring races, raffle prizes or purchasing horses. We thank them all most sincerely for their generosity and support.
Thanks also to our club members for their huge support of this event. Best dressed lady was won on the night by Lucy Crowe and best dressed gent was won by Eddie Sheehy.
Thanks to our judge Pat Meehan. The funds raised will go towards catering for all the teams both male and female in our ever expanding club and also towards the cultural activities that our members are involved in.
A big thank you to Donal Lucy and his hard working committee for organising the event and to all who helped out on Friday.
Terry McEneaney and Donal were excellent MC’s, Brian O’Shea made sure there were no technical difficulties and Sean and Cathy served up delicious food for everyone. All in all a fantastic night was had by all.
Na Gaeil U12, 14, & 16 footballers along with their mentors at the awards evening in the clubhouse on Sunday. Photo by Joe Hanley
Na Gaeil Awards Night Na Gaeil’s Annual Medal Presentation took place in Na Gaeil on Sunday evening last. A huge crowd of juvenile boys attended with all of whom were treated to a sit down meal.
Thanks to Cathy, Margaret, Therese, Agnes, Eileen and Mary for all their help and all others who helped behind the scenes.
The Tommy Markham cup was in attendance and again we had a representative on this year’s All Ireland winning team: namely Devon Burns. Thanks also to Na Gaeil Senior and Kerry Players Jack Barry and Diarmuid O’Connor for giving up their time to present the medals.
Our Juvenile Chairman Colm O ‘Suileabháin welcomed all in attendance and thanked all in the Club for their efforts throughout the year, both on and off the field.
Na Gaeil U14’s and mentors at the awards evening in the clubhouse on Sunday. Photo by Joe Hanley
Na Gaeil Club is getting stronger every year and there are many unsung heroes in the background most especially the parents who encourage their children to train and play. We had numerous photographs taken of the memorable evening.
All the winning teams got their Co League medals which were presented to us at the recent AGM. U12 A: Joint winners Div 4A; U14 Winners Div3; U16 Winners Div 1; Minors Winners Div 2 .
Congratulations to all who received their medals and hard luck to all those who missed out this year.
Na Gaeil U16’s and their mentors at the awards evening on Sunday. Photo by Joe Hanley
Every year our club is getting bigger and as was mentioned last night although success is welcome it is not always a measure of a successful club especially at Juvenile level where learning new skills, making new friends, participation and enjoyment is paramount.
We wish all the boys the best for the season ahead and hopefully they will all enjoy their break and come back eager to represent the club again next year. Na Gaeil Abú!
U12 The players, their parents & the U12 boys mentors would like to say a big “Thank You” to the wonderful ladies in the club especially Margaret Doody, Cathy Carey& Agnes Sheehy who provided hot food for our group last Sunday at our awards night in the clubhouse. It was really appreciated by all of us.
Na Gaeil U12 boys and their mentors at the awards evening in the clubhouse on Sunday. Photo by Joe Hanley
Scór na nÓg The Tralee / St Brendan’s Board area final of Scòr Na nÒg took place on Saturday night last at Na Gaeil Clubhouse which was packed to capacity. As always it was a great night’s entertainment with a very healthy representation from Austin Stacks, Churchill, St Pat’s, Tralee Parnells and Na Gaeil clubs.
Congratulations to winners on the night: Na Gaeil Lèiriù: who brought the house down with their original script “Sideline View” and beat off stiff opposition from Tralee Parnell’s and St Pat’s to claim victory.
So a big congratulations to Gràinne Quirke, Àine and Aoife O’Sullivan, Joshua Roche, Rory Reen, Dearbhala Quirke, Isabelle and Emily Crowe .
In the Recitation category , Dearbhala Quirke gave a wonderful rendition of “ Here Come the Girls” to take the honours , with both acts now going forward to the County Final on Saturday 15th December at the Racecourse in Killarney at 2pm.
They will be joined by the other winners on the night: St Pat’s in Group Music and Ballad Group and Austin Stacks in Solo Singing. We wish them all the very best of luck in the Scòr County Final. A big THANK YOU to mentors Mary Quirke and Margaret Doody , Bean An Tí ,Cáit Ní Chonchubhair, judges Tommy Collins and Aoife Ní Choileáin, Seán and all in Na Gaeil for the use of the wonderful facilities in the club and to all the participants and mentors who made it such an enjoyable evening and a very positive start to Scòr 2019 .
Computer Course Our Club are looking for members who are interested in participating in a Free Digital skills course.
Topics covered include: surfing the net, email, social media, shopping, and banking online. If you would like to participate in this course drop into the club house and sign up. Course is 10 hours in duration and will be held over a couple of evenings. Dates and times will be scheduled depending on demand. This is a great opportunity and all for free!
AGM Na Gaeil AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday night, December 15th at 7.30pm. All members are welcome to attend.
Congrats Heartiest congratulations to Beaufort on winning the Munster Junior Football Final in Mallow yesterday. It was much like the County final against Na Gaeil. They had an epic battle against Dromtarrife of Cork and it went down to the wire with Beaufort emerging winners by a single point after extra time. Well done and best of luck in the All Ireland semi final in January.
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 €10,100 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 15, 18, 26, 27. There was no winner. €50 winners were Marian Bowler, Chutehall and Paul Fitzmaurice, Rahoonane. €25 winners were Helen O’Connor, Kiskeam, Co. Cork, Anne O’Carroll, C/O Bingo, Martin Costello, C/O Na Gaeil and Micheál Herlihy, Clogherbrien. Next week’s jackpot is €10,200. 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. Starting time is 9.30pm and everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.
