Na Gaeil
Junior Final All roads lead to Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney this Sunday October 16th for the Premier Junior County Final between Na Gaeil and Glenbeigh/Glencar. Throw in time is 1.30pm.
It promises to be a cracking game and we are asking everybody connected with the club to come out and support the team on Sunday. It is a great occasion for all our senior players and your support is vital.
Wear your club colours and bring your flags and banners. The senior county final between Dr. Crokes and Kenmare District will be directly after the junior game.
U 14 Boys Na Gaeil U 14’s played Ballymac in the Town Board Division Two last Sunday in fantastic conditions in Caherslee. Na Gaeil had a number of early scoring chances, which they failed to convert.
Ballymac took advantages of these misses and scored a goal and two points to open an early lead. Na Gaeil soon settled into the game and were level after twelve minutes. Ballymac soon regained the lead but two unanswered points meant that Na Gaeil were leading after twenty two minutes.
However, the game changed in the closing ten minutes of the half, when Ballymac took total control and scored three goals and three points without reply to open a substantial lead. Na Gaeil gave themselves hope with a goal on the stroke of half time to leave the score Na Gaeil 2-4 Ballymac 4-6 at the interval.
Na Gaeil needed a good start to the second half but Ballymac opened the scoring with an early point before Na Gaeil replied with a point from their next attack. Na Gaeil needed the next score to get back into the game but Ballymac struck for their fifth goal to extend their lead.
Na Gaeil hit back with two further points to leave the score Na Gaeil 2-7, Ballymac 5-8 after fifteen minutes of the second half. Goals win games and Ballymac struck again with their second goal of the half to go further ahead.
However, the Na Gaeil youngsters refused to give up and clawed their way back into the game scoring two goals and a point to leave only two scores between the teams as the game entered the final five minutes.
Na Gaeil went in search of further scores but were caught on the break and another goal and a point make the game safe for Ballymac. Na Gaeil got the last score of the game to leave the final score Na Gaeil 4-9, Ballymac 7-9.
While it is disappointing to lose a final, this team should be very proud of their achievements this year. They won the County league in May and followed this up by winning the St Brendan’ league in June and completed the Brendan’s double with victory in the St Brendan’s championship in September.
In addition, a number of this panel were part of the successful U13 team in the annual Lee Strand tournament. They also reached the semi-final of the Central Region Division One league and had a great experience competing in Feile.
We started training in early February and attendance was excellent throughout the year so a big thanks to the entire panel for the commitment and performances during the season enjoy the break and hopefully you will all return refreshed next year for another successful year.
Also a big thanks to all the parents and supporters. We had great support at all our games (nearly 30 games) throughout the year and this support drove the team on in tight games.
We also got great help throughout the year from the ground staff and the team in the clubhouse who looked after the team and visitors during the year. Thanks to all the mentors involved with the team and hope, they will also enjoy the break and come back refreshed next year.
Panel: S Daly, S Ryan ,T Walsh, P Walsh, D Moriarty, J O’Sullivan, L Kingston, T O ’Hannifin, E O’Connor, J Bourke, M Burke, G Sheehy, C Devine, J Sheehan, J Fitzgerald, E Sheehy, D Henrickson, C O’Neill, O Maunsell ,T Reen, D O’Brien, J Roche, D Burns, B Oyebanji, J McCarthy.
Sponsors :Terry’s Butchers and Spar Oakpark.
U 6 The under 6 group were big in numbers on Sunday last when over 30 youngsters doned the green at training. Donagh and Kieran kept the boys on their toes with plenty drills and the session ended with the ever important game! Well done!
Na Gaeil Ladies Na Gaeil v Austin Stacks, U15B County Championship Final
We played the final in St Pats on Sunday evening. Stacks started the brightest and quickest scoring a dubious 1st goal. Stacks scored another quick goal and a couple of points. Brid scored a goal but it was disallowed for some reason.
We scored our 1st point and followed quickly with another 2 points. Stacks went through and scored another goal before half time.
We came in at half time 9 points down but we pulled ourselves together and came out in the 2nd half with Abi scoring 2 early goals and points from Mary and Ciara, followed by another goal from Brid. We had pulled the game back to 2 points but the Ref gave Stacks a penalty and despite our 2nd half performance, that goal killed the game.
We can be proud of our 2nd half play . Well done to all players on a great Championship run and to our support on the sidelines.
Team; Aine O Sullivan, Megan Fernane, Ria Walsh, Dearbhla Quirke, Mary O Connell, Sarah Barrett, Clodagh O Connor, Muire Kingston, Isabelle Crowe , Brid Sinnott, Emily Crowe, Laoise Delahunty, Freya O Connor, Caragh O Neill, Abi Casey, Eimear O Sullivan, Sophie Lowham, Kayleigh Costello, Ailbhe Daly, Kayleigh Murphy, Ciara Rath, Emma Savage.
Best of Luck to our Mná Na Gaeil team who are heading to Portmarnock this weekend to the play in the All Ireland Mothers and Others Blitz.
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Na Gaeil Girls U 15 team that played Austin Stacks in the County Final on Sunday
U 14 Girls The U14 girls have two matches remaining in the N. Kerry league. We play Castlegregory away on Sat. 15th Oct. at 5pm and details of our final game at home to Finuge/St. Senan’s, who like ourselves remain unbeaten in this competition, is yet to be decided. Training will continue on Tuesdays for the next few weeks unless otherwise notified.
Race Night : A date for your diary. On Saturday 19th November at 8.30pm our Annual Race Night will be held in the Clubhouse. We ask all members, parents and supporters to purchase a horse from Cub Officers or from the Bar over the coming weeks. The night is always a great social occasion in the Club. Be part of it.
New Arrival Congratulations to former players and club members Emer and John Reen on the recent birth of their son Donnacha.
Best Wishes Everybody in Na Gaeil would like to wish a speedy recovery to senior player Shane Fitzgerald who had a cruciate operation on his knee on Thursday last. We hope to see him back playing next year.
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 is 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 required. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €5,500 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 3, 16, 26, 27. There was no winner. €50 winners were David Fitzgerald, Oakfield Square and Senan Ross, Chestnut Drive. €25 winners were Michael McKenna, Liosdara, Ruth Horgan, Ballycarty, John O’Shea, Oakpark Drive and Rodney Harrington, Meadowlands. Next week’s lotto is worth €5,600. 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.
