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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 22nd November. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 18, 23. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Tom Nolan, James O’Sullivan, Julie Fitzgerald, Sorcha Uí Shuilleabháin, Liz Heaphy. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,650. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
GAA Convention 2022: Congratulations to Paudie Dineen who was elected as Kerry’s Munster Council Delegate and to Tomás Ó hAinféin who was elected as the county’s Cultural Officer. Both men have very strong links to Na Gaeil. We wish them well in their new roles.
Medal Presentation: Last Friday night, November 25th was a very special night in the Great Southern Hotel Killarney when the Kerry players were presented with their All-Ireland and Munster Championship medals at a Gala Dinner.
It was a night to remember for our three heroes Jack Barry, Diarmuid O’Connor and Stefan Okunbor as they collected the first ever senior All-Ireland medals won by Na Gaeil players. Congratulations to the 3 lads and their families. All of us are so proud of your fantastic achievements.
Munster u20 Award: Congratulations from everyone in the club to Devon Burns who last week was named as Munster GAA’s u20 Player of the Year for 2022. Devon had a great season as goalkeeper with the Kerry u20 team.
Fitness for women: Pre-Christmas Fitness for women at Na Gaeil gym weekdays at 7am and Sundays at 8.15am. Back in your car 40 minutes later! These classes are delivered free of charge to Na Gaeil members. All abilities welcome. Contact Helen Tansley for more details on 087 7631977.
Na Gaeil AGM: The club’s AGM is due to be held on January 20th. All are welcome.
Na Gaeil Ladies AGM: The ladies will hold their AGM on Saturday 10th December. All are welcome.
Bingo: Every Monday evening in Na Gaeil clubhouse at 8pm sharp. Over €1,000 in cash prizes guaranteed every week, with an accumulator jackpot in play each week. Double book €10, Single book €6, Mini book €3. Jackpot Sheets €2 each. Bus service available on 087-2817577.
Review of our U9 boys season: The Na Gaeil under-9 boys had a fantastic season in 2022. The boys travelled the length and breadth of the county and beyond and displayed some wonderful football throughout the season.
Training started in early February in the MTU. The trainers put close to 40 boys through their paces on the astro and started working on their basic football skills. After a couple of weeks, the boys moved to Na Gaeil’s home soil in Killeen where match season preparations began in earnest.
The boys participated in two series of Go Games organised by the County Board as well as playing a multitude of challenge games against teams from all over the county. The second-year under 9s participated in the wonderfully organised Milltown / Castlemaine blitz, the under 9 Munster Football Blitz held in Mallow and the under 10 Austin Stacks Blitz held in October.
The boys trained twice a week during the season and the younger under 9s committed to a third weekly session to improve their basic skills. Head coach Helen Tansley would like to thank her fantastic team of mentors, Mike O’Toole, Peter O’Driscoll, John Murphy, Christian McCarty, Cristo Murray, Niall Trant, Gordon Lunn, Jerry Clifford, Mark Reidy and Theo Dulka for a wonderful season. Roll on 2023!!
Scór na nÓg: We will be rolling along with Scór na nÓg soon. Its for children ranging in age from 4th class to under 17 who may be interested in drama, story-telling, recitation, traditional music or singing. If anyone is interested in this please get in touch with Margaret at 086-0855008.
Christmas Party: Mick Warr is organising a Christmas party in the club on Dec 11th. He’s looking for volunteers to give him a hand so if you think you might be able to help out then give him a buzz please on 089-4805313.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
