Club of the Year Na Gaeil Ladies, Kerry Ladies Club of the Year 2016.
At the Kerry Ladies Awards Dinner on Saturday night, we were awarded the Kerry Ladies Club of the Year.
We were nominated alongside Ballymac and Legion. We have had a good year with our Senior Team competing in Div 1, playing as a Senior Team for the 1st time and making the Senior B Championship Final v Spa/Rathmore.
Na Gaeil Girls Nora O’Connell, Jadyn Lucey U 16, Muire Kingston, Abi Caseyand Mary O’Connell U 14 at the Kerry Ladies Awards Night at the weekend.
Our U16’s won County League Div 2, Tralee Town League Div1 and the North Kerry League Div 1 Shield. Our U14’s won North Kerry League Div 2 and the ultimate Féile Trophy. Our U12’s competed in 3 Finals along with our U10’s and U8’s doing so well in their Blitzes.
Our Mothers and Others Team played in the Munster and All Ireland Blitzes. It was a wonderful year of football which started off with winning the Féile where so many Parents and Volunteers helped to make the occasion a great success.
Without the help from our Volunteers, Mentors and Parents, we wouldn’t have had such a successful year on and off the pitch. Thanks to our Ladies Chairman Seamus Moriarty, Secretary Ermelinda Xhyheri and Treasurer Paul Cunningham for their work in the background, Outgoing Chairman Tim Lynch, Cathy Carey and the Na Gaeil Commitee, Bar staff Sean, Johnny, Declan and Dylan who have supported us throughout the year.
A huge thanks to our Mentors and Coaches who have given their time to the club, going to training, games and travelling around the County. Our Players who have shown great dedication to training and playing in good and bad weather conditions.
To all our Parents and Supporters who have had to travel the length and the width of the County to support us. Our Sponsors Denis Moriarty, Eamonn Costello Builders, Garryowen Transport, Pa Daly Solicitors, Bill and Margaret Doody and O’Neill Transport who also have supported us throughout all the year.
Without everyone pulling together as a club, we would not have been able to celebrate such an achievement like this.
Well done to our players Mary O’ Connell and Abi Casey who collected their U14 Munster Winning Medal and Runners Up All Ireland Medals with Kerry U14 team and to Jadyn Lucey who collected her Munster and All Ireland Winning Medals with the Kerry U16 team on Saturday night at the Kerry Ladies Awards.
Best of luck to Sarah Cunningham who is training with the Wicklow County Senior Team.
Awards Night Under 12/14/16 & Minors: Our much anticipated AWARDS night will be held on Friday next, the 9th of December in the club house starting at 7.15pm sharp.
All players are asked to attend this special presentation night as the highlight of the evening will be the unique award of Division 2 county league medals to both our Under 14 AND our minor panels as well as numerous other league and championship medals (St. Brendan’s championships to both these teams also).
We will have a talented county/club footballer giving his time to present/meet and greet all players and there may even be some refreshments on the night. Make an effort to be there to celebrate this unique achievement by these teams who have given us so much to be proud of.
One Wedding and a Funeral Tickets for One Wedding and a Funeral are now on sale at the bar. Don’t miss this hilarious comedy production featuring lots of well known Na Gaeil club members! €20 per person – this includes the show, a buffet meal and dancing til late!! Please note that this event is strictly over 18s only.
Scór Our Scór na nÓg Léiriú participants are representing Kerry in the Munster semi final taking place in Cashel Co Tipperary on Sunday next the 11th December. The very best of luck to Barry Sugrue, Dearbhla Quirke, Aine O’ Sullivan, Jack Costelloe, Joshua Roche and Liam Óg Kingston.
Christmas Raffle Na Gaeil Bingo Committee holding a Monster Christmas Raffle. There are some fantastic prizes to be won.
The main prize is a 32” LG TV. Tickets are on sale at €2 each or four for €5 in the clubhouse bar from Monday December 5th to Monday December 19th. Write full name and mobile no. on the back of each ticket. Please support this brilliant raffle.
Na Gaeil Annual Golf Outing is in Castlegregory on the 27th December. Tee Times from 10.00 to 11.00 am.
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 its winter schedule: Saturday mornings at 10am from the clubhouse. 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.
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 indoor Core Training from 7.00 to 8.00 in the gym and Friday nights from 7.30 to 8.30pm in the I.T.
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 now doing indoor Core work for the winter on Wednesdays and Sundays. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto The draw for the jackpot of €6,300 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 11, 14, 23, 26. There was no winner. €50 winners were Brian O’Shea, Laurel Court and Dave Deady, Derrylea. €25 winners were Niamh & Maurice Burke, Abbeydorney, Tom Leen, Ballymacelligott, Eamon Sheehy, C/O Eddie Sheehy and Triona Hussey, Kilflynn. Next week’s lotto is worth €6,400. 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.
