Junior Football Final Replay Na Gaeil played Glenbeigh/Glencar in the Premier Junior Football Final replay in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday last. Na Gaeil started brightly and had a few early attempts for scores but failed to take them. Glenbeigh/Glencar then took control for the next twelve minutes of the half and scored 1-05 without reply.
This left a mountain to climb for Na Gaeil. Their cause was not helped when Eoghain Sheehy had to retire injured after just 12 minutes of the half. Their first scores came courtesy of two pointed frees from Darragh Carmody in the 13th and 14th minutes.
Colm McGillycuddy and Jack Barry rise highest for the ball. Photo by Dermot Crean
Glenbeigh/Glencar scored three further points before Jack Barry had a good point from play. Eoin O’Neill was black carded on 18 minutes to add further to Na Gaeil’s woes. Gavin O’Grady put over two for Glenbeigh/Glencar and the hard working Ian McCarthy finished the first half scoring with two excellent points from play for Na Gaeil. Half time score Na Gaeil 0-5 Glenbeigh/Glencar 1-10.
Darragh Carmody opened the 2nd half scoring with a pointed free for Na Gaeil after five minutes. Gavin O’Grady and Dan O’Connor exchanged points. Gavin O’Grady kicked another one and then the in-form Ian McCarthy kicked over two beauties for Na Gaeil to leave the score Na Gaeil 0-9 Glenbeigh/Glencar 1-12 after 15 minutes of the 2nd half.
Gavin O’Grady added two further points for his team and Darragh Carmody converted another free on 22 minutes. Try as they might Na Gaeil could not narrow the gap. Darragh Carmody and Darran O’Sullivan exchanged points. Mike Griffin scored on 29 minutes and Gavin O’Grady scored the final point of the half. Final score Na Gaeil 0-12 Glenbeigh/Glencar 1-16.
It was not Na Gaeil’s day but every player and the subs that came on gave it their all on the pitch. Each and every one of them can be proud of their performance.
It has been a great year for the senior team, gaining promotion to division 3 of the County League and playing in a Junior County Final and replay. The experience that they have gained this year will stand them in good stead for the 2017 season.
Great credit must go to their management team of Donie Rooney, Richie Barrett, John Barry and Niall O’Meara who have done an excellent job throughout the year. The amount of time and effort they have put into this team is immense and for that we are extremely grateful to them.
We say a big thank you to all our loyal supporters who travelled to Killarney today in such big numbers to cheer on the team today and turned up in the clubhouse later in the evening. It is much appreciated.
To the women of Na Gaeil who cooked and served the food to the players in the clubhouse and to the bar staff we also extend a big thank you.
Finally Na Gaeil Club heartily congratulate Glenbeigh/ Glencar on their great victory. They were the better team overall on the day and thoroughly deserved their win. They have had their share of heartache over the past few years but it has finally come to an end. We wish them all the best in their upcoming Munster and All Ireland campaign.
Team: Timmy Culloty, Eoghain Sheehy, Kieran Dineen, Eoin Walsh, Eoin O’Neill, Andrew Barry, David Culloty, Jack Barry(0-1), Dan O’Connor(0-1), Seamie O’Neill, Ian McCarthy(0-4), Shane Carey, Darragh Carmody(0-5), Mike Griffin(0-1), Stefan Okunbor. Subs: Dylan Brazil for Eoghain Sheehy; Colm Lyons for Eoin O’Neill; Diarmaid Herlihy for Shane Carey; Kieran Donovan for Eoin Walsh; Jamie Lowham for Stefan Okunbor.
AGM The AGM of Na Gaeil Club will take place in the clubhouse on Friday November 25th at 9.00pm. All motions and nominations for officers must be submitted on or before Friday November 4th.
U 10 Last Sunday saw the curtain come down on a very enjoyable year for our under 10 boys. Well done to all the players who trained hard during the year. You have all made great progress. A few new boys joined us during the year & we hope they enjoyed their time with us. We must say a special word of thanks to our coaches JJ Canty, Ger Doyle & Helen Cooper who gave so much of their time during the year. We look forward to having everyone back refreshed & eager in Na Gaeil in 2017.
Scór na nÓg The Tralee round of Scór na Óg was held last Thursday night in Austin Stacks Club and, as usual, Na Gaeil was well represented. In the Solo Singing (Amhranaíocht Aonair) Dominick Hurley gave a fine rendition of the Foggy Dew.
For the Aithriseoireacht (Recitation) Barry Sugrue told a story about a hat which had everyone in stitches and we finished off the night with our Léiriú, entitled “The Matchmaker” which went down very well with the appreciative audience!! We’re looking forward now to the Co. Final which will be held in Killorglin on the 11th November. Best of luck to Barry Sugrue, Liam Óg Kingston, Joshua De Róiste, Aine O’ Sullivan, Dearbhla Quirke and Jack Costelloe.
Save the Date!!! Keep the 14th January 2017 free for a great night’s entertainment and the perfect way to banish the post Christmas blues! We’re hosting a wedding in the clubhouse and everyone is invited! €20 per person will cover your gift for the bride and groom, a delicious meal and all kinds of fun and craic! Check notes for more details over the coming weeks…..
Annual Mass Our annual mass for club members with special remembrance of our deceased members will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday November 10th at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
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.
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 €5,800 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 12, 15, 25, 28. There was no winner. €50 winners were Mossie Lane, Abbeyfeale and Dan Nolan, Kilflynn. €25 winners were Margaret Doody, Ballybeggan, Pat Sheehy, Connolly Park, Seamie O’Neill, Derrylea and Mary Maunsell, Laurel Court. Next week’s lotto is worth €5,900. 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 use 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
