Participants taking off in the Na Gaeil GAA Club cycle last year. Photo by Dermot Crean
Na Gaeil Annual Cycle Na Gaeil Annual Fundraising Cycle takes place on Saturday next August 27th. Registration is from 7.30am onwards at the clubhouse in Killeen. Starting time for the cycle is 9.30am.
There is an 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale and Listowel and a 40km route via Castleisland. Registration fee is €20 for adults and €10 for under 18’s. All are welcome to take part in what should be a great day’s fun and exercise.
Seniors Na Gaeil seniors travelled to Ballymac on Saturday evening last to play the home team in Round 10 of the County League. Na Gaeil were very slow to settle and found it very difficult to get any rhythm going in the early stages of the game.
In contrast Ballymac were quick out of the blocks and scored 1-03 without reply in the opening fifteen minutes. Na Gaeil had to wait until the 20th minute to put their first score on the board, a pointed free from Darragh Carmody.
Ballymac scored the next two points before Na Gaeil’s Eoin Walsh fired over a great point. Darragh Carmody converted two pointed frees for Na Gaeil. Ballymac pointed in the 30th minute and this was followed by an Ian McCarthy point for Na Gaeil. Half time score: Na Gaeil 0-5; Ballymac 1-06.
Ballymac had the opening point of the 2nd half before Diarmaid Herlihy pulled back two for Na Gaeil to leave a goal between the sides. Na Gaeil were growing in confidence and scored the next two points through Eoin Walsh and Diarmaid Herlihy to make it a one point game.
Ballymac scored the next point. Darragh Carmody was dragged down as he was bearing down on goal and put the resultant free over the bar. Andrew Barry scored a great point to level matters with 10 minutes remaining.
It looked like Na Gaeil might push on at this stage and win the game. They created the chances but failed to convert them into scores. Ballymac broke down the field and scored two late points to close out the game.
Final score: Ballymac 1-10; Na Gaeil 0-11. Na Gaeil need not be too despondent. This was their first loss this season. They are already promoted and will be playing division 3 football next year. So mission accomplished as far as the league is concerned.
Team: Timmy Culloty, Dara Sheehy, Kieran Dineen, Dylan Brazil, Eoin Walsh (0-2), David Culloty, Eoin O’Neill, Dan O’Connor, Andrew Barry (0-1), Dylan Seymour, Shane Carey, Seamie O’Neill, Darragh Carmody (0-4), Ian McCarthy (0-1), Diarmaid Herlihy (0-3).
U 16 Our under 16 boys, unbeaten in 6 games have progressed to the final of the County League against Fossa We defeated Mitchells, Ballymac, Rahillys, Gneevguilla and Fossa in the league to set up a Semi Final against Ballymac which was played in Kileen on Wed last.
Ballymac gave us a tough challenge and really put it up to us from the throw in. The final score of 3-11 to 1-6 flattered us and the game was much tighter than the scoreline would suggest Jack Rogers missed the game due to a hand injury sustained in the warm up and John Ward courageously stepped between the posts.
Liam Rice, Conor Hayes, Ruari O Sullivan, Adam Ward, Damien Bourke and Darragh Reen all impressed in defence. Fergal Barry and Rory Murphy controlled the middle. Aaron Ward, Tadhg Lynch, Dan Goggin, Jack O Brien, Aaron Dewey and Jack Sheahan all contributed to some fine scores. Our strong bench of Hack Costello, Barry Sugrue, Enda O Connor, Jack Bourke and Basit Oyebanji all contributed to a great game.
We trained again on Sunday and watch texts for training and the Final.
We need full attendance at training till the Final against Fossa which is fixed for 31st Aug in a neutral venue. Keep it up!! Na Gaeil Abú!
U 12 Well done to those players who took part in The Rose Cup last week-end. There are plenty of games remaining between now and the end of September with Central Region well under way. Training continues Thursday evening 6.30pm to 7.30 pm.
U 6 Na Gaeil played Fr. Casey’s of Abbeyfeale Sunday last in wet conditions.
Two separate matches were played which gave all ages a chance to shine. Fine exhibitions of football were displayed and the coaches Denis, Kieran and Paddy were proud to see the skills of the game coming together. A good day for Na Gaeil!
Na Gaeil Ladies Na Gaeil v Beaufort, U16 County League Div 2
We played at home on Thursday night against Beaufort. Despite Beaufort missing 2 All Ireland U16 players, they got the 1st point of the game .But we replied with a point from Sibeal. Clodagh and Abi started to take control of midfield with Dearbhla, Mary and Sarah letting no ball past them.
Ria , Meagn and Freya were immense for the remainder of the game allowing very little past them and protecting Aine in goals. Jadyn was also helping midfield and setting up attacks and with goals coming from Clodagh, Abi, Erika, Meagan and Sibeal in the 1st half, we were flying.
Subs Laoise and Muire also scored a goal each when they came on. We made changes in the 2nd half with Emily, Ciara and Caragh coming into the forwards. Isabelle came into the backs and performed well.
Caragh got the 2nd half going scoring 2 points with Brid scoring 2-01 as well. With more scores from Mary, Meagan, Abi, Kay and Sibeal, we finished the game strongly, qualifying for a home Semi Final v Beaufort on Thursday the 25th.
Team; Aine O Sullivan, Megan Fernane, Kay Barry , Ria Walsh, Dearbhla Quirke, Sarah Barrett, Freya O Connor, Clodagh O Connor, Meagan Sheehy, Abi Casey, Muire Kingston, Ciara Rath, Jadyn Lucey, Brid Sinnott, Emily Crowe, Isabelle Crowe, Laoise Delahunty, Mary O Connell, Caragh O Neill, Erika O Sullivan, Sibeal Casey,
Sandra Keane U13 Blitz
Na Gaeil Ladies U 13 Team that took part in the Sandra Keane Blitz in John Mitchels at the weekend.
We played in the Sandra Keane U13 Blitz in atrocious conditions on Saturday morning in John Mitchels. We played Abbeydorney in our 1st game. We played with the wind in the 1st half and used it to great effect with a point from Muire and 2 points from Ciara.
Siena got a goal just before half time. We used the ball well in the 2nd half with Cara working well with Kayleigh Costello and Siena which enabled both girls to score a goal each. As the clock was ticking down Abbeydorney came back at us and scored 2 late goals thanks to the wind to beat us by a point.
We played our 2nd game against Firies who had beaten us in the U13 championship. The team was lead by Sarah and Freya in midfield and were backed by a strong defence of Megan Fernane, Eimear, Kayleigh Murphy, Adelina and Ailbhe. These girls gave no ground against Firies. This enabled Siena, Ciara and Muire to get the scores we needed to beat Firies.
Our 3rd game was against Castlegregory. With little between the teams, it was a tense game as whoever won made the Cup Semi Final. Both teams were cagey. Clodagh and Caoilinn were defending well in the backs.
Eimear got forward to get our 1st point. Cara found Sarah with a pass to get us another point. Megan Lynch got the ball to Ciara for her point. Sarah got us another score just before half time.
We were playing into a strong breeze for the 2nd half but Eimear was winning a lot of our kickouts from Winnie and was able to get up the field with the ball and find our midfielders to hold onto the ball. Firies did score in the 2nd half but we managed to hold on to our lead to qualify for the Cup Semi Final.
We played Austin Stacks in the Semi Final. Another tight affair as there was not much between the teams. We were struggling a bit with injuries at this stage to both Muire and Siena, Despite this, they played through the pain barrier and with Siena setting up Ciara for a goal.
Muire and Kayleigh Costello both got a point each, Sarah hit the crossbar with a shot. The wind was howling at this stage and didn’t help us with the ball being left and right of the uprights. We had a slender lead going into the 2nd half with Sarah, Eimear and Freya trying to hold back the Stacks attacks. Ailbhe, Megan and Caoilinn were tight on all their players.
Clodagh and Cara were making runs in the forwards to create space but it was very hard for midfielders Kayleigh and Adelina to get the ball forward with the rising wind. Stacks got through and got themselves a goal.
We still managed to create a couple of chances but just did not have the luck. Stacks got themselves 2 goals with a bit of help from the wind and we could not bring back the deficit. We were unlucky in the end but there was some great football played by girls with a great attitude. Well done to the girls and to the North Kerry Board who organised it.
Team; Winnie Burke, Megan Fernane, Caoilinn O Brien, Kayleigh Murphy, Ailbhe Daly, Eimear O Sullivan, Adelina Kastrati, Sarah Barrett, Freya O Connor, Muire Kingston, Ciara Rath, Siena Lucey, Kayleigh Costello, Meagan Lynch, Cara Gannon, Clodagh O Sullivan.
Clothes Collection: Na Gaeil Ladies are fundraising with a used clothes and shoes collection. All unwanted items such as new, unused, torn and unwanted clothes, bedding and towels, curtains, shoes, bags and belts are being collected by the Ladies club as part of their fundraising campaign. Any items for donation can be brought along to training or dropped into the club bar any evening. All contributions greatly appreciated
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
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 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. 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 €4,800 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 20, 26. There was no winner. €50 winners were Martina Culloty, Ballinorig East and Seán Lewis, Tipperary. €25 winners were Gerard Buckley, Tarbert, James Prendergast, Mounthawk Manor, David Field Abbeydorney and Dick O’Brien, Connolly Park. Next week’s lotto is worth €4,900. 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 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.
