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Taking part in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 14th March 2023. No winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 24, 28, 29. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Joe & Nora Clifford, George Dennis, Jim Adams, Amelia O’Callaghan, Guenter Siech. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,450. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Lotto QR Code: Another way to play our lotto……Watch out for the Lotto QR codes located around the bar. Just scan the QR code and follow the steps to play.
Taking part in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Earthquake Fundraiser: Our fundraising effort on Sunday the 12th March for earthquake relief in Syria & Turkey was a whopping success. A total of €2380 was raised, and we were absolutely blown away by the generosity of everyone who turned up on the day to sample the dinners and the mouthwatering array of desserts on offer.
Apologies to those who came towards the end when we started to run out of food – we’ll be wiser next time!
Thanks to everyone who helped out on the day & before – thinking especially of the dessert magicians here – and to Terrys Butchers & Horan Centre Dunnes who assisted with the ingredients required for the two main courses.
Those who set up the tables, took money, served the food & did the washing up. A special mention for the club staff who as always, facilitated us in every possible way. The whole thing was a great team effort – not surprising as this is something we excel at in Na Gaeil!
The money has been lodged to the Red Cross & Mèdecin sans Frontières – Doctors Without Borders.
At the parade on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Na Gaeil Senior Men: Our senior team’s first game in the Kerry & West Limerick Credit Union sponsored County League (Division 2) was played last Friday in Gallarus against An Ghaeltacht.
The home side had the aid of the breeze in the first half and proceeded to dominate the first 20 minutes, scoring 5 points without reply.
Two frees from Dara Devine finally got Na Gaeil moving before An Ghaeltacht got the final point of the half to leave them ahead by 6 points to 2 at halftime.
Things didn’t get any better for Na Gaeil at the start of the second half as An Ghaeltacht added 2 more points to their tally to push their lead out to 8 points to 2 with just 7 minutes gone.
However a much-needed point from Jack Sheehan was followed by 2 more frees from the accurate boot of Dara Devine meaning the gap was cut to 3 points.
However, An Ghaeltacht hit back with a point from play and with only 10 minutes remaining it looked like Na Gaeil would require a goal.
But the lads kept the pressure on the home side and earned a few crucial turnovers leading to vital scores from sub Eoin O’Neill and Dara Devine.
With just minutes remaining a Ghaeltacht player received a second yellow card and Na Gaeil capitalised with two Dara Devine frees, the latter one being the last kick of the game from 40m out. Final score: An Ghaeltacht 0-9, Na Gaeil 0-9.
Team: Devon Burns, Ruairí O’Sullivan, Niall O’Mahony, Jimi Ó Suilleabháin, Fergal Barry, Damien Bourke, Kieran O’Donovan, James O’Connor, Jack Doyle, Kian Sheehan, Tomás Ó hAiniféin, Seán O’Connor, Jack Sheehan, Dara Devine,Jack Bourke. Subs: John Kearney, Ryan O’Neill, Eoin O’Neill, Kieran O’Connor, Rory Murphy, Séamus Looney, Shane Kelly, Shane Daly, Shawn Duggan, Rory Reen, Eoghan Daly, Paul Bourke, Andrew Barry, Eoin Doody, Declan Cooney.
Taking part in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking part in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Allianz Football League: Well done to Jack and Diarmuid and the Kerry team on their win against Roscommon last Saturday in Austin Stack Park.
Its great to see Diarmuid back after his injury but unfortunately Stefan picked up an injury during the Tyrone game. We wish him a speedy recovery. Kerry’s final game in the League will be next Sunday in Salthill versus Galway.
Kerry LGFA (seniors): Round 6 of the National League Division 1 saw Kerry travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Friday to take on Cork. Prior to this game the Kerry girls had a 100% record and had qualified for the League final.
However, on this occasion Cork proved to be a little stronger and won on a scoreline of 1-17 to 2-6. Kerry’s final game will be away to Galway next Sunday in Tuam at 2pm.
Allianz Hurling League: Congratulations to Dan Goggin & the Kerry hurlers who defeated Down yesterday in Round 5 of the National League.
U5 Boys & Girls: New members are always welcome. Contact Denis on 087-2808719.
U7 Boys & Girls: We had over 20 u7 boys and girls practicing the crouch kick, soloing, hand passing and finishing with a fun game.New members are always welcome. Contact Shane 086-8380434.
U9 Boys: The under 9’s had 26 eager participants yesterday at training. Some good drills, followed by mini games and a nice chair challenge against the wall from coach Peter at the end. New members always welcome. Contact Mick 086-1509191.
U11 Boys: The cold and rain didn’t stop our under 11s yesterday morning in the MTU. The boys practiced the basic skills and finished with a high-intensity game. Well done boys! Remember …new members are always welcome. Contact Gavin on 087-2793334.
U17 Boys: In Round 4 of the County League our u17 lads were due to play Glenflesk but the game had to be postponed due to Glenflesk pitch being unplayable.
The game will be re-fixed for a later date. Last Saturday our lads made the long journey to Templenoe to take on Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe/Tuosist in Round 5.
We were quickly out of the blocks and built up an early lead which we maintained until the end despite the best efforts of our hosts. Final score was Na Gaeil 4-19, S/D/T/T 1-10.
Team: Iarla Ó hAiniféin, Kevin O’Donoghue, Daragh Morris, Jeaic Canty, Conor Lucey, Jamie Schoenmaker, Jack Costello, Seán Barrett, Peter Doyle, Ruadhan Clifford, Oisín O’Sullivan, Ruairí Ó hAiniféin, Mark Lynch, Liam Cooper, Paddy McElligott. Subs: Cillian Griffin, Brian Heaphy.
Community Games: After the 2022 county success of the under 10 boys community games football team, there is an opportunity to contest the county title once again.
If your son is living in the St Brendan’s Oakpark area and is still under the age of 10 on the 31st of July this year, he is eligible to enter.
Entering a team is subject to a parent or two stepping up to train the boys. Please contact Helen Tansley on 087 7631977 for more information.
Scór: The Tralee & District round of Scór na nÓg was held last Wednesday night in the club hall. There was a great, enthusiastic crowd present to hear a lovely mix of storytelling, drama, music & singing, from ourselves, John Mitchels, Tralee Parnells & Churchill.
Na Gaeil was represented in the Aithriseoreacht competition by Matthew Riordan, who told the hilarious story of Barney – a man who bit off more than he could chew by marrying a woman with “notions”!!
His delivery of this piece earned him top marks, which is a rare thing in Scór. He was expertly tutored by none other than Helen Sugrue, who is the reigning Scór Sinsear Aithriseoreacht county champion.
Matthew was also part of the Nuachleas, along with Elsie Rogers, Faye & Isla Fitzmaurice, Sam Gleasure, Nicole Arefjeva, Bríd O Sullivan and Clodagh Burke, and they performed a mime entitled “In the Blink of an Eye”, written by our own talented playwright Mary Quirke.
They gave a great account of themselves but were beaten by a group from Tralee Parnells, who went back in time to deliver a drama telling us how The Rose of Tralee came to be written.
We wish them & the other winners on the night the very best of luck in the Co final, which will take place in Currow on Saturday the 25th March. Thanks to Fionán FitzGerald, who was MC on the night, and also to Tom Herlihy who co-ordinated the event.
We’ll be starting Scór na bPaistí shortly so if anyone is interested in getting a child involved please contact Margaret at 086 0855008 or Mary at 086 0806665.
Registration: We have made it very easy for all parents to pay membership by following the link to Klubfunder:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/Membership The family membership is a great option to help support our ever expanding club.
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. Please note our bingo is now open to over 18s only.
Pool Tournament: Great night last Saturday night for our inaugural pool tournament. It was a neck and neck until Steve Daly edged forward to win it out with a great finish on the black.
Thanks to everyone for participating and giving up their evenings/ weekends! Big thanks to Hennebery’s Sports and Celcius Menswear for sponsoring prizes for 3rd and 4th places.The bar is now taking names for a doubles tournament starting soon!
Golf Classic: Our friends in Abbeydorney GAA are hosting a Golf Classic in Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday April 22nd. Team of 4 costs €200. Contact Mike O’Mahony on 087-2896943 for more details.
Kelloggs Cúl Camp: The Kelloggs Cúl Camp will be held in Na Gaeil on the week commencing Monday 3rd July.
Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please email nagaeilclubhouse@gmail.comif you’d like to make a booking.
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.
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