Seniors
Skellig Rangers made the long trip north to face Na Gaeil in Tralee in round nine of the Co. League. With both teams vying for promotion, Skellig opted to play with the aid of the strong breeze in the first half, and reaped the early rewards with three early points, two coming through frees.
Dara Carmody who finished Na Gaeil top scorer for the day, opened up the home sides account with a converted free after seamie O’Neill was adjudged to have been fouled twenty meters out.
After Eoin O’Neill registered Na Gaeil’s second point , Skellig responded immediately through a penalty after the referee was left with little option but to point to the spot, after a Skellig forward was brought to ground.
The resulting penalty was coolly dispatched, followed by two quick frees saw the visitors going into the dressing rooms at half time 01:05 to Na Gaeil 00:03, with Dara Carmody scoring his second point just before the break.
A much improved Na Gaeil side used the breeze to full advantage in the second half with long direct balls into the full forward line, with Dara Carmody causing havoc any time he got on the ball, with the home side registering 02:08 without reply in the opening twenty minutes.
Dan O’Connor opened up the home sides scoring with a long range effort before Dara Carmody, Eoin Walsh and Dylan Seymour reeled in Skellig’s first half lead.
Two goals in as many minutes, mid-way through the half, coming from Diarmaid Herlihy and a converted penalty from Dara Carmody ensured the two vital points for Na Gaeil, but to the credit to Skellig who battled to the end with three further points, which could have been more except for a few wides throughout the second half. Na Gaeil’s 100% record remaining intact, on a score line of Na Gaeil 02:13 Skellig Rangers 01:08.
U 14
Na Gaeil U 14’s travelled to Killorglin last Monday evening to play Laune Rangers in round seven of the Central Region league. Na Gaeil started brightly and after ten minutes led by 1-2 to 0-1.
The home side soon got into the game and scored a goal and a point to draw level before Na Gaeil got their second goal of the half to regain the lead on fifteen minutes. The lead was further extended when Na Gaeil scored another two goals and two points without reply and at this stage looked like they were in control of the game.
However, Laune Rangers refused to give up and got the next two scores to leave seven points between the sides. Na Gaeil struck back with their fifth goal of the half, but again the Killorglin side struck back with another goal and a point. Na Gaeil got the final two score of a high scoring and entertaining first half to leave the score at the interval Na Gaeil 5-6, Laune Rangers 3-4.
Laune Rangers were quick of the mark in the second half scoring a goal in the opening minute, however Na Gaeil were soon back in control and scored two goals and a point to extend their lead. Laune Rangers struck back with two points and a goal and two points from both sides left the score Na Gaeil 8-9, Laune Rangers 5-8 after fifteen minutes of the second half.
As the game entered the final quarter, Na Gaeil began to tire in the warm conditions and Laune Rangers began to win more possession and dominate the game. They made full use of their possession and began to reduce the deficit.
As the game entered the final minutes it was anybody’s game, but Na Gaeil did enough to hold on with the final score Na Gaeil 8-11, Laune Rangers 6-15.
The win meant Na Gaeil finished top of division one of the Central Region League and have a home semi-final v Austin Stacks on Monday evening. This will be another hard game as we drew with Stacks in round six of the league and are expecting another close encounter in the knock out stage.
Panel: S Daly, S Ryan, T Walsh, P Walsh, J O’Sullivan, E O’Connor, G Sheehy, T O’Hanifan, J Sheehan, C Devine, M Burke, J Fitzgerald, D Burns, T Reen, J Burke, L Kingston, D Moriarty, J Roche, E Sheehy, C O’Neill, O Maunsell.
U 12
Training continues Thursday at 6.30pm. U12 Central Region Competition begins on Monday 8th August and continues with 5 rounds of games up to 5th September.
U 10 Boys
Our U-10 boys took part in the annual John Mitchels blitz last Saturday.
We played 5 very competitive games against Beale, John Mitchels, Austin Stacks, Keel and Ballymac.
Na Gaeil U10 at the blitz. Photo by Dermot Crean
Every player got the chance to play on the day and it was a great experience for everyone. A big thank you to our coaches JJ and Ger who continue to develop these players skills and confidence. We will have training again on Wednesday (27th) at 6.30pm.
U8
Our U8 team had an excellent run out at the John Mitchells tournament on Saturday last. All Team members got loads of game time and played their hearts out for the club. The coaches where very impressed with everyone’s performance and all the hard work at training is definitely paying off.
The Na Gaeil U8 team and mentors at the Blitz.
Team: Kilian Griffin, Ryan Sheehy, Ruairí Lacey, Luke Gannon, Fionán Collins, Philip McEneaney, Johnny Neiling, Gearoid Moynihan, Cathal Fitzgerald, Fionn O’Dalaigh, Brian Reidy, Eoghan Daly, Donnocha Hartnett. David Walsh, Danny Kingston, Christy Burke, Cathal O’Sullivan, Kye Kelleher.
Check out the Na Gaeil Facebook page for team photo. Training resumes next Thursday at 6.30pm where the man of the match from each team will receive a pair of football gloves. Congrats to Brian Reidy and Johnny Neiling on receiving last week’s award. Next Sun 31st we will have no training due to the Kerry’s All Ireland Qualifier game.
U 6
Catching the ball was the main skill practised at last Sunday’s session. All boys and girls are making huge improvements and the better they’re getting the more they’re enjoying their training. Well done all!
U 13 Girls
Na Gaeil v Firies U13 Championship
We played at home on Tuesday night to Firies in the U13 Championship. Firies started brightly scoring an early goal. We came back at them with scores from Muire, Sarah and Freya.
Despite some fine defending from Megan Fernane, Megan Lynch and Eimear O Sullivan, Firies squeezed off 2 more goals before half time, We regrouped at half time with Adelina,Kayleigh Murphy, Grace, Cara, Caoilinn O Brien and Ailbhe defending well in the backs.
This gave Freya and Sarah the chance to get forward and help our forwards to get us back in the game, Firies were now defending with their backs to the wall, Siena got pulled down in the box, which she got up and buried the penalty into the corner,
Game on, Kayleigh Costello popped over a point followed by another one from Sarah and Muire. Firies were quick on the counter and got themselves another few scores despite some fine saves from Clodagh.
With minutes to go, down by 4 points with some good play from Emma, she found Sarah who drove through and found the net. Unfortunately, we ran out of time losing by a point. A good experience for a very young team.
Team; Clodagh O Sullivan, Cara Gannon, Caoilinn O Brien, Cara Grealish, Megan Fernane, Kayleigh Murphy, Kayleigh Costello, Megan Lynch, Eimer Ni Shuilleabhain,Sarah Barrett, Freya O Connor ,Muire Kingston , Emma Savage, Ailbhe Ni Dhalaigh, Grace Savage, Siena Lucey.
Well done to Jadyn Lucey and the Kerry U16 team who face Dublin in the All Ireland Final on Wednesday the 27th July
Cash For Clubs
Na Gaeil is now registered in the ‘Topaz Cash for Clubs’ initiative. Any club Members who are also Topaz card holders are able to allocate tokens to the Club and help raise funds
25th Anniversary
This year is the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the Clubhouse in Na Gaeil. To mark the occasion there will be a night of celebration in the clubhouse on Saturday August 13th.
It will be a unique opportunity for players, mentors, coaches and club members past and present to catch up and reminisce. This is a night not to be missed. Mark it in your diary.
Na Gaeil Cycle
Na Gaeil Annual Cycle will take place on Saturday August 27th. All are welcome to take part in what will be a great day’s fun and exercise.
Na Gaeil Cycling Club
Na Gaeil Cycling Club are now up and running with their full summer schedule: Monday and Wednesday nights at 6.15pm and Saturday mornings at 10am.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. We train on Monday and Friday nights from 7.30 to 8.30pm. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Mná Na Gaeil ,
We set off for Mallow on Saturday at 8.00 am for the Munster Blitz. We had a squad of 17 going as a good few were away on holidays, arriving in Mallow around 10 to good sunshine.
Mna Na Gaeil who went to the Munster blitz on Saturday.
Game 1 – Mna Na Gaeil v Quarry Blues, this was our 3rd meeting with the team from Lissarda in Cork.
There was still a small bit of nerves, Blues got the 1st goal despite a good save from Noelle, but due to some great defending from Deirdre and Janice, they didnt score anymore in this game with points coming from Susan, Melissa(2) in the 1st half.
Caroline found Mary who scored a point from long range followed by a cool taken point from Siobhan. Debra found the back of the net with a few minutes to go to seal our 1st win.
Game 2 – v Cloyne, Cork.
This was a tough game which we found hard to break down their Defence. Agnes, Deirdre and Cait were winning great ball in the backs allowing our other players to attack more.
Helen got our 1st goal from longe range followed by a point from Yvonne and Susan. Caroine was on the ball a lot in the 2nd half but had no luck as she hit the crossbar twice and the upright. Heather also had a chance but some some fine defending stopped her from scoring. We got our 2nd win.
Game 3 v St Brigids, Limerick.
This was our toughest game of the day. St Brigids were strong and got off to a great start scoring 2 early goals. Janice had a couple of shots at goals but were well saved. Helen got us a goal before half time to keep us in the game. We re grouped for the 2nd half and with 3 long range points from Susan, we pulled ourselves level.
Alas, St Brigids got themselves another goal. Yvonne replied back with a point. With Minutes to go in the game, Melissa won us a penalty which she buried into the back of the net, which enabled for us to win by a point.
Game 4 v Knochainey, Limerick.
Our last game was against Knockainey from Limerick. Both teams were looking for the win to go home undefeated. We started brightly with Amy creating the 1st chance which just sailed wide. Hannah and Susan were feeding the forwards with some great ball.
Heather found Sharon in the box , which Sharon fisted into the net. Deirdre,Agnes, Cait and Janice didnt let any player past them in the 1st half with Melissa and Debra winning the balls that came their way.
We made changes at half time with Helen and Caroline coming into midfield. Cait and Siobhan came into the backs and were relentless in the marking of their players. Mary and Yvonne came into the forwards with Yvonne scoring 2 points after some fine teamplay.
Noelle was driving the ball forward with her long kickouts. Susan got another point with Caroline being thwarted by the cross bar yet again. We won our 4 games and had a brilliant day up there which was followed by a great night of music, dance and a few beverages in the Clubhouse.
A huge Thank to our supporters that followed and to assistant coach Siena Lucey.
Team ; Noelle Kingston, Cait Griffin, Deirdre Lynch, Siobhan Quigley, Susan Fernane, Janice McHugh, Helen Tansley, Yvonne Eggleston, Mary Sheehy, Melissa Hurley, Hannah Hennessy, Agnes Sheehy, Caroline Dillane, Heather Shanahan, Sharon Roche,Amy Slattery, Debra Walsh.
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. We are out in the field on Wednesday nights and Saturday evenings. Boots or Runners are all that are required. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info
Lotto
The draw for the jackpot of €4,400 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 6, 26, 27, 28. There was no winner. €50 winners were Phyllis Herlihy, Ballyvelly and Michael Moriarty, Lisdara.
€25 winners were Philip Manzor, Moyderwell; Mary McQuinn, Leith East; William & Kitty Palmer, Riverside and Pat Joe McEnery, Moyvane. Next week’s lotto is worth €4,500 .All welcome for draw in club each Tuesday 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 total voluntary basis and 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 the club house 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.
