THE Food Friday pageant on The Passion of Christ will again be staged in the Church of St John the Baptist, Castle St, Tralee, after a three-year enforced COVID break.
Almost 40 people, aged from 10 years to over 70, will participate in this year’s performance and the church choir, under the direction of Mike O’Shea, will be a vital part of the ceremony.
The pageant cast will include 10 secondary school pupils as well as some 3rd level students and it will be part of the traditional Good Friday Ceremony that will commence at 3pm on April 15.
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The Pageant began over 20 years ago under the direction of Fr Pat Ahern, who still keeps an eye on proceedings.
It was a ‘follow-up’ from the very successful and highly acclaimed Green Glens (Millstreet) Millenium Pageant that celebrated 2,000 years of Christianity.
.Presenting the National Championship Trophy to Tom Crowley (centre) is Tom Cronin (Chief Expert for WorldSkills Ireland MAMF/Industrial Mechanics), Michael Hourihan (WorldSkills Ireland Official Delegate), Con O’Sullivan (Manager, Kerry College, Monavalley Campus), and Ioseph Nestor (Assistant Manager Kerry College Monavalley Campus). Photo: Courtesy of Kerry College
A CURROW man will be heading to Shanghai this autumn to take part in the World Skills Competition.
Tom Crowley recently won the WorldSkills Ireland MAMF/Industrial Mechanics 2021 National Competition (MTU Cork & Tralee, Co Kerry).
Tom, son of Susan Quirke-Crowley and John Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori in Tralee, is employed as a 4th Year Apprentice with Dairy Master in Causeway.
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“I am delighted to have been selected as the National Champion and I made many new friends amongst the other finalists from around the country that competed over the last number of months.
“I look forward to having the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 46th World Skills Finals in Shanghai in October,” said Tom.
World Skills Ireland 2022 is a partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training and government that raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future.
GAELTACHT CHORCA DHUIBHNE: The GAA Gaeltacht scholarship scheme is available once again to help pay a little of the cost of sendinga club member to a Corca Dhuibhne summer course. The scholarship of circa €170 will be provided by Tralee District Board, Kerry County Board and the Munster Council. If interested, please contact a club officer or ring 0876606693 immediately. Tá cead ag buachaillí agus ag cailíní (aged 12 to 18 years and attending postprimary school) cur isteach ar an scoláireacht. For information on the course ring 066 9156100 or google www.colaiste.ie (Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co. Chiarraí).
PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Next Sunday’s Under 7 football session will take place at 11am in Connolly Park. New boys always welcome.
PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): Last Sunday morning our Under 9 boys travelled to the Pearse Brothers Club, Churchill, and a great outing was had by all and good football was played by both clubs. New ‘stars’ most welcome.
PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) As the season moves into full swing, things are going very well for the U11 garsúin, particularly with the added expertise of Seniors’ boss Wayne who adds buckets of energy, inspiration and expertise to the group. Following a lovely visit to the John Mitchel Club’s beautiful complex, on the 24th March, for the Bordcheantair Thrá Lí/Naomh Breandán GoGames (sponsored by Kellihers Mills), the boys travelled to Cillín (Killeen) last Thursday and again played brilliantly against the crack Na Gaeil teams, despite a killershower of hailstones! Next on The Rock U11 fixtures’ list: our boys head for a 6.30pm throw-in i mBaile Mhic Eileagóid this Thursday (7ú Aibreán). Go n-éirí go geal leo! (iv) Rialacha na nGoGames: (a) games to be non-competitive, no scores to be kept and no medals for the winners….just football fun agus spraoi peile; (b) the home club to provide referees and to offer opportunities to new young referees to be in charge of U11 and and U13 matches; (c) the ‘ciúnas-ar-an-líne’/‘silent-on-the-sideline’ rule to be enforced for all U11 GoGames; (d) 25 minutes per half; (e) teams to be 11-a-side (max) but B teams may play 9/10-a-side; (f) unlimited number of substitutions allowed; (g) size 3 Smart Touch football to be used; (h) only one hop and one solo to be allowed; (i) no dribbling, only two foot-touches along the ground to be allowed; (j) kick-outs to be taken from the hand and from within the small square; (k) square ball rule to apply but no penalties to be given; (l) the ‘mark’ or ‘advance mark’ rules not to be applied; (m) 45m kicks to be taken from the ground (36 metres); (n) a free kick to be taken by the fouled player; (o) ‘bosca-an-pheaca’ le bheith i bhfeidhm. (p) girls may be permitted to play in the U11 GoGames; (q) a sideline kick to be taken by the player nearest to where the ball goes out; (r) mouthguards must be used. Tá gach éinne ag baint suilt as na GoGames go dtí seo! (ii) County League (sponsored by Lee Strand): Round 1 will be played on Thursday of next week, April 14th; Phase 2 will commence on June 2nd.
AN CUPA’ CAIFE: Why not come along and enjoy a cupán caife nó tae in the clubhouse on Sunday morning. Oh, coffee at eleven….and a stroll by Carraigín!
CÚLCHAMPA: The County Board Cúl Camp will be held in Connolly Park on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th July.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Traenáil/cluichí: Training will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will (generally) be played on Sundays (see dates/times below). Full attendance would be greatly appreciated, boys! (ii) The County League, DIVISION 2 (Foireann Dhubh/Team Black): Our Round 2 game v An Ghaeltacht A has been rescheduled (toisc go raibh Ciarraí agus Maigh Eo ag imirt) for this Thursday (7th April) agus imreofar é i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 3 v Na Gaeil A will take place on Sunday next (10th April) ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Plenty football this week, lads! Round 4 will be on 24th April at 7pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5 v Ballymac A will be played on Sunday 8th May ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. (iii) The County League DIVISION 10: Our Round 2 game v An Ghaeltacht was rescheduled (because of the Kerry/Mayo game) for this Thursday (7th April) i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 3 v Na Gaeil B will be played on Sunday next (10th April) at 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 4…24th April at 5.30pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5…Sunday 8th May ag 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Ballymac B. An Fhoireann Ómrach/Team Amber….Seán McCannon, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Cotter, Conor Murphy, Killian Coffey, Liam Swords, David Ahern, Oran O’Donoghue, Tadhg Somers (captaen), Mark Foley, Luke O’Connor, Joe O’Halloran, Séamus Keenan, Jayden Foley, Eliot Calleja, Gearóid Corcoran. (iv) Phase 2 County League will commence on 22ndMay….scríobh an dáta sin sa dialann!
PEIL FAOI 15: (i)(a) Our U15s began their County League Division 1 League campaign with a fine victory over An Spá, Killarney, in Connolly Park on Wednesday (30th). We started well and led by 4-11 to 0-2 at half-time. Our boys continued their good form into the second half and ran out convincing winners in the end on a scoreline of 5-21 to 1-2. Well done, boys! The Rock squad: Seán Clifford, Liam O’Connell, Fionán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Deregee, Oliver Lata, Gabriel Nosidlak, Ben Murphy, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Rory Caomhánach, Jack Shanahan, Max Grzybowski, Leon O’Connor, Tomás Ó Conaill, Rory Ó Loinsigh, Max Nosidlak, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jack Ó Duigín, Jake Carmody, Adam Johnston, Rian Walsh. (i)(b) Our next fixtures: On this Wednesday (6th April) we travel to An Ghaeltacht (turas fada go Gallaras) for our next Division 1 fixture and on Thursday evening (7ú Aibreán) our Division 9A game is away to Listowel Emmets. Both throw-ins at 7pm. Good luck, boys! (ii) Training will be held on Sunday in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also take place on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (unless we’ve a game). Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. (iii) The Central Region games are expected to be from 22ndJune to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed.
U16 ROCK HURLERS SHINE: Gaelcholáiste U16 HURLING legends impressed hugely on Monday last. The gaiscígh called on their massive reserve of confidence and ability as they made their way to Cathair Sáilí for a mouth-watering Kerry final tie, facing off against Baile an Bhuinneánaigh. The sliotar was flung into the fray around midday and a tense tête-à-tête commenced. Both teams tore chunks out of each other with goalkeeper Liam Cúipéir being called up the field to assist on more than one occasion. The 7-7 halftime scoreline gave little indication as to which side was soaring that little bit higher. The electrified crowd wasn’t complaining one bit, however! A rousing half-time speech from an Máistir Ó Conchúir sent Rock réaltaí Marc Ó Loinsigh agus Gavin Ó Cathasaigh barrelling towards a fantastic second-half display. The former was provided with an extra camán, thanks to teammate Daithí Ó Smulláin, when his own was smashed to smithereens (smidiríní) in the intense action. The clock ticked on and réiteoir was surely disappointed to call time on this spectacular affair. The GCC touchline exploded with joy upon realising that the 12 points to 9 scoreline was in their favour. Our buachaillí cróga have ushered in a new age of iománaíocht at the Gaelcholáiste and its future is looking blindingly bright! (Our GCC correspondent, Dáithí Ó Loinsigh).
LOTTO: Thanks to all who continue to support our club lotto: (i) Maguire, Búistéirí, Cathair Sailí, (ii) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, Sráid na Carraige, (iv)O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Búistéara Terry, Páirc na Darach, (vii) Deli Uí hEosa, Cé an Phrionsa, (viii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, and (ix)www.austinstacks.ie.
SCÓR ’22: (i) The All-Ireland finals of Scór na nÓg will be held in the INEC, Killarney, on May Sunday (1st May). (ii) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will be held during month of June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. (iii) Beidh Scór na Sinsear (17 years and over) ar siúl i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair ‘22. (iv)Scór rules and information may be read on kerrygaa.ie or on Google.Scór competitions: Amhránaíocht Aonair, Aithriseoireacht nó Scéalaíocht, BailéadGhrúpa (2 songs with harmony, 2-5 people), Grúpa Ceoil (two tunes, 3-5 people), Léiriú (Sketch), Rince Foirne, Seit and Quiz Boird (4 people). Arise, The Rock!
AN ÚCRÁIN: Thanks to all who supported our Ukrainian appeal.
NEW IRELAND CUP: Mórchomhghairdeachas to Kerry, to Joe Ó Conchúir (what a great high catch when introduced!), to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, to Greg Horan and to Jack Ó Sé (extended panel) v Maigh Eo i gcraobhchluiche na Sraithe Náisiúnta Peile. How delightful to see a Rock footballer on the Hogan Stand podium on Sunday last agus greim láimhe aige ar an gcorn.
Results of the Division 2 & 4 Mixed Doubles held in the Killarney Sports Centre on the 1st April 2022
This is the last Kerry Badminton Association Tournament this year, major thanks to Lee Strand and CPC.ie for their sponsorship this year.
Becky Weiland Listowel Club and Brendan Carroll Ballyheigue Club on their way to capturing the Kerry Division 4 Mixed Doubles Championship title. Photo by Thomas Bradley
Division 4 trophy goes to Becky Weiland Listowel and Brendan Carroll Ballyheigue who beat Killarney woman Adele O’Brien and Mike Reardon Listowel 21/19 21/19
Ruth Concannon Kingdom Castleisland Club and Donnacha Moloney, Moyvane Club on their way to capturing the Kerry Division 2 Mixed Doubles Championship title. Photo by Thomas Bradley
Division 2 winners are Ruth Concannon Kingdom Castleisland and Donnacha Moloney Moyvane beating Helen Browne Moyvane and Ethan Tritschler Listowel.
Thank you to everyone who helped out at all the Tournaments this year and Kerry Badminton Association for organising everything especially Tom Bourke & Edel Kenny who made sure the Tournaments were up and running again after a long absence.
Ethan Tritschler, Listowel Club and Helen Brown, Moyvane, Club in action at the Kerry Division 2 Mixed Doubles Championship final. Photo by Thomas Bradley
Atlantic Golf Construction Master Classic 1 Saturday and Sunday 2nd & 3rd April 2022
Overall Winners
1 Brian Lennon 43 pts (13) Overall Winner
2 Edward J Morrison 41 pts (11) Overall Runner-Up Last Nine Holes
3 Gerard Power 41 pts (15) Overall 3rd
4 Padraig Moynihan 40 pts (13) Overall 4th Last Nine Holes
5 Mike Sheehy Jnr 40 pts (09) Overall 5th
Best Gross:
Garreth O’Donnell 39 pts (00)
Division 1 (Handicap Indexes up to 6.6) Brian Moynihan 38 pts (04)
Division 2 (Handicap Indexes 6.7 to 12.6) Phillip O’Sullivan 39 pts (12)
Division 3 (Handicap Indexes 12.7 to 16.4) John F Carroll 39 pts (17)
Division 4 (Handicap Indexes 16.5 and above) Sean Walsh Jnr 40 pts (20)
Front 9 – John O’ Connell 21 pts
Back 9 – Pat Prendiville 22 pts
Easiest holes 18, 7 and 13
Hardest boles 10, 12 and 8
138 cards processed.
Senior Men’s
Fixtures:
Spring Medal – Sponsor Bailey’s Solicitors Blue tees. Sunday only, April 10th.
General play this week from Green and Blue tees only.
Result of Seniors Singles Competition
on Wednesday 30 March 2022
Winners: J J Young (24) (25-2) 23pts. (Back 6=17)
2nd Michael O’Neill (30) (26-3) 23pts. (Back 6=16)
3nd Pat Prendeville (14) 23pts. (Back 6=15)
4th Sean O’Connor (24) (24-2) 22pts.
5th Rory Kilgallen (34) 21pts. (Back 6=14)
6th Teddy Reynolds (20) (22-1) 21pts. (Back 6=12)
NOTE: Next Wednesday 6th April we start
our Summer Season and we visit
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Ladies Results
Results:
Wed 30th March 16-holes Club singles
1st Maura Mc Kenna 39pts (29)
2nd Sandra O’Sullivan 36pts (21)
3rd Joan Costello 36pts (21)
Number of entries: 36
Ladies Fixtures:
Sat 02/Sun 03 Apr -Master Classic 1: Sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean- our sponsors have kindly invited all Ladies that play in this competition to a complimentary Scone and Coffee/Tea.
Wed 6th – Ladies OPEN day sponsored by the Rose Hotel
Sun 10th Caherslee Cup Stroke play 18 holes – Sponsored by An Riocht Marble & Granite – (this is NOT a maximum stroke competition), OR Sun 10th Club Singles Stableford 18 holes.
Sat/Sun 16th April – Master Classic2: sponsored by Atlantic Golf Construction
Monday 18th April – Semi-Open AmAm sponsored by Aherns Garage – time sheet open
Wed 20th 3 person AmAm 18 holes
Sun 24th Australian Spoons: Sponsored by Spa Seafoods
Junior Golf Results – 26th March 2022
18 Hole Boys & Girls Singles Stableford
1st – Lucy Grattan, 36 points
2nd – Ella Moynihan, 34 points
.Captain of Garveys Tralee Warriors Fergal O’Sullivan with the Super League and National Cup silverware at the Civic Reception in The Rose Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE Municipal District of Kerry County Council held the second civic reception in three years for Garveys Tralee Warriors after their fantastic achievements on the court this season.
Players, coaching staff and sponsors gathered with councillors and Tralee MD staff at The Rose Hotel on Monday evening to celebrate the Super League and National Cup double.
All at Warriors are still on a high after Saturday night’s win in Dublin and they were feted by Deputy Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, who spoke of the boost it has given to the sport in the town.
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“Tonight is a celebration of a wonderful Super League and cup double, a first for any basketball team in Kerry. Kerry is a sporting county as we all know, but in my eyes Tralee is not only the capital town, but it’s also the sporting capital,” said Cllr Sheehy.
“Basketball has always been to the fore in that regard. Diggins, Carey, Burrows, Teahan, Donaghy and O’Sullivan are all names that roll off the tongue when glories of past and present are discussed. But there’s another name that should also be mentioned that is synonymous with basketball in the town and that is the Garvey Group, the Warriors main sponsor and they have always been great supporters of sport in the county.”
Deputy Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, makes presentations to Garveys Tralee Warriors Captain Fergal O’Sullivan and Head Coach John Dowling. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chairperson of Garveys Tralee Warriors, Cllr Terry O’Brien, also thanked Garvey Group and all the sponsors for their support over the years. He said the players have been great ambassadors for the town and for the sport of basketball.
He also paid tribute to the supporters, whom he described as the best in the country, the coaching staff and everyone involved in the club for making the year such a success.
Head Coach John Dowling thanked all the players and the coaching staff for their time and dedication and the committee who ensure everything runs smoothly off the court.
“We are the best looked after team in the country. Everything is taken care of. All we have to do is coach and we don’t have to worry about anything else. That’s a huge thing that does not happen in every other club,” he said.
He also paid special tribute to Cllr Terry O’Brien. “You can’t put into words what Terry O’Brien has done for this town on and off the court,” he said.
Team captain Fergal O’Sullivan thanked all involved in the club, the Council for holding the Civic Reception and Garvey Group and the rest of the sponsors for their support.
“We achieved what no other team in the county has with the league and cup double. While the medals and the trophies are great, it’s the memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives,” said Fergal. Scroll down for photos…
Garveys Tralee Warriors players and coaches at the Civic Reception on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Head Coach John Dowling speaking at the Civic Reception on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanPaul O’Connor of Garvey Group receives a presentation from Chairman of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Cllr Terry O’Brien. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mark Corkery and Philip Sicat of Premier Financial receive a presentation from Chairman of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Cllr Terry O’Brien. Photo by Dermot CreanGarvey’s Tralee Warriors captain Fergal O’Sullivan speaking at the Civic Reception on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.The menacing Mrs Trunchbull (John Feeley) with terrified Matildas Aoibhín Dowling, Kate Ryle and Imogen Carroll Kelly rehearsing for ‘Matilda The Musical Jr.’ at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
EXCITEMENT is building among the children in the Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts as they prepare to bring ‘Matilda The Musical Jr.’ to the Siamsa Tíre stage this week.
Based on the Roald Dahl novel, this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Olivier Award-winning hit will be performed from Wednesday to Friday with tickets still available for the nightly shows.
There are about 120 children in all involved over the course of the three nights with a core cast of 30 performers.
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Bryan Carr said the dynamic has been really special for this production and he’s looking forward to bringing it to the stage.
The production is a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
The show is packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs and children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
There are tickets available for the three performances on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night starting at 7:30pm. For enquiries call the box office on 066 7123055 or click here to go to the website for online bookings.
.Volunteers at the Banna Coastcare clean-up on Sunday.
BANNA Coastcare took part in An Taisce’s National Spring Clean on Sunday with 25 volunteers collecting 26 bags of litter in just one hour.
April 1 marked the start of the National Spring Clean month, with volunteers all over the country cleaning up their community.
Banna Coastcare’s clean-up saw volunteers spend an hour collecting litter from the beach, the dunes, and the approach road. They collected 26 bags of litter, a fishing crate, a gallon drum and a pallet.
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Rachel Geary of Banna Coastcare wished to thank everyone that turned up and gave up their Sunday morning.
“The clean-ups provide an opportunity for volunteers to take action and make a change on both a local and global scale,” she added.
“It’s great to see so many young volunteers, they are an inspiration to us all making an effort to help keep our coastline free of litter! Their efforts were rewarded by Salty Souls Cafe who generously gave every young volunteer a hot chocolate afterwards,” said Rachel.
Tralee Chamber and Glan Tralee were also represented at the clean-up. Banna Rescue supported the event by bringing their launcher down to the beach to collect all the full bags and drop them in the car-park.
Kerry County Council supported the event by removing all the bags collected. National Spring Clean is an initiative organised by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce. Scroll down for photos…
Volunteers at the Banna Coastcare clean-up on Sunday.Volunteers at the Banna Coastcare clean-up on Sunday.Volunteers at the Banna Coastcare clean-up on Sunday.Volunteers at the Banna Coastcare clean-up on Sunday.
.Pupils from St Brendan’s NS Blennerville fifth class with parents about to set off on a 5k fundraising walk from the Lock Gates at the canal for Ukrainian refugees in Tralee.
A GROUP of 26 newly-arrived Ukrainian children will enjoy a special day out in Tralee over the Easter weekend, thanks to the generosity of the children of fifth class at St Brendan’s National School, Blennerville.
Having been greatly moved by the scenes on television of families desperately fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion, the 5th class pupils decided they wanted to do something special for the refugee families who arrived in Tralee.
They wanted to do something specific for the children, to make their time in Tralee more fun. So the pupils organised a sponsored walk, setting out from the Lock Gates on Thursday evening and walking a 5km route — down the canal walkway to the Marina and back.
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A group of 35, including some parents and siblings, braved the rain and hailstones and completed the walk. A total of €700 in cash – plus some vouchers for Penney’s – was raised by the children who took part.
The money is being given to the Tralee branch of St Vincent de Paul, who — along with the Tralee International Resource Centre – are using it to treat the newly-arrived refugees to a day out over the Easter weekend, including a trip to the Aqua Dome, dinner and shopping for some new clothes.
Junior Locke from the St Vincent de Paul paid tribute to the Blennerville pupils and said the people of Tralee have been incredibly generous to the Ukrainians since they arrived.
.From Ukraine to Killarney with love…Host family, Orla Tangney, left, and husband, Noel O’Reilly (KWD recycling) with Natalie Bahric with her daughter Yeseniya Bahric and Sofia Volovyk, who fled their homes in war torn Ukraine, two weeks ago, joined in The KWD Annual County Clean-Up Day on Saturday. Also Included are, staff members and family at KWD, Tadhg Healy, Denis Tangney, Anna Murphy, Luke, Kate, Jack Murphy, Denis Lyne and Sean Murphy, Director KWD. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, thanked all those who participated in the County Clean-Up on Saturday.
Thousands of volunteers collected hundreds of bags of litter across the county on Saturday during the tenth annual County Clean Up.
For the first time in three years, the event was able to take place at full capacity and almost 5,000 volunteers registered with KWD Recycling to participate.
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KWD has begun the collection of all of the litter which has been collected by community groups and individuals all over Kerry.
“It was so uplifting to see so many people in their high-vis vests and equipped with bags and litters pickers in towns and rural areas in every part of the county,” said Cathaoirleach Moloney.
“The weather held up nicely and ensured that volunteers could play their part. I want to say a very sincere thank you to each and every one of them for their assistance and particularly Tidy Towns committees and community groups who coordinated the effort in their areas,” said Cllr Moloney.
Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling echoed the appreciation for all of the volunteers.
“The County Clean Up is now a well-established community event and gives an annual focus to the environment and waste in Kerry. We would ask everyone to bear with us while we gather up all of the bags of litter for disposal. Well done to everyone who took part.”
In her student days, Julianne Spring Heavey from CDS Law & Tax LLP, met the legendary actor Bill Murray out in Tralee Golf Club after her brother had caddied for him.
She recalls, “When I told him I was studying to be a tax consultant he said something very wise: ‘The best way to teach kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream!’
“Well, if you want to keep your ‘ice-cream’ you’ll need to know about Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT).”
Julianne, who’s a Chartered Tax Advisor with CDS Law & Tax LLP, has some advice on CAT, the tax payable by recipients on the market value of benefits (gifts and inheritances) received...
The current rate of CAT is 33%, with effect from 6 December 2012, so it is a major tax impacting on the passing of wealth.
Accordingly, it can be a very worthwhile exercise to explore the tax reliefs, exemptions and planning opportunities available to reduce or eliminate your CAT exposure.
Among other issues, such as the nature of the benefits being passed and the tax residency status of the parties, the relationship of the beneficiary to the disponer (the provider of the gift or inheritance) is crucial in assessing the existence and quantum of a CAT liability.
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The most widely used exemption from CAT is that which applies to gifts and inheritances between spouses or civil partners (within the meaning of the Civil Partnership Act 2010).
There is no value limit to this exemption which makes these transfers completely tax exempt.
For all other gifts/inheritances the so-called ‘group thresholds’ must be considered. Every person is entitled to three lifetime CAT exempt group threshold amounts, Groups A, B and C, where, depending on the relationship to the disponer, an individual can receive certain amounts of benefits tax-free.
The first of these groups, Group A, allows children to receive total tax-free benefits of €335,000 in their lifetime, from their parents. Any amount received from one’s parents over this amount may be subject to CAT at 33%.
The definition of children here includes stepchildren, adopted children, children of an individual’s civil partner and certain foster children.
Group A recipients also include minor children of deceased children of the disponer, and parents where they take an inheritance of an absolute interest from a child who predeceases them.
Group B affords a separate lifetime exemption threshold of €32,500, which allows one to receive total benefits up to this amount tax-free from a defined group of close blood relatives.
These relatives would include, for example, brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts, nieces, nephews, grandparents and grandchildren.
The final threshold, Group C, covers the sum of benefits received from other individuals, not covered under Groups A and B, known as ‘strangers-in-blood’, up to the amount of €16,250. Most notably, disponers in this group would include in-laws and cousins.
Cohabitants often assume that because they are living together, especially if they have children and/or own property together, that they qualify for more favourable tax treatment than that which is afforded so-called ‘strangers in blood’ under Group C.
However, unless the transfer is to a qualified cohabitant on foot of a Court Order under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, this is not the case.
Therefore, a large CAT liability can arise in the event of assets being transferred, either as gifts or inheritances, between cohabitants.
When assessing whether these threshold amounts have been reached/exceeded, only benefits received post 5th December 1991 are considered and benefits received before this date are ignored.
Also, along with the rate of CAT, these group threshold amounts are subject to change over the years, the Group A threshold having reached a high of €542,544 in 2009, so timing is, as ever, important.
CAT legislation provides for a ‘small gift exemption’ where one can receive a gift (not an inheritance) up to the value of €3,000 from any person in any calendar year without having to pay CAT thereon.
This means that one may take a gift from any number of people in a year and the first €3,000 from each disponer is exempt from CAT.
Where a gift exceeds this limit only the excess is taken into account for the purposes of calculating the tax payable.
Crucially, while these ‘small gifts’ are not taken into account in computing tax, they also do not eat into one’s lifetime group thresholds.
This exemption is very useful as regards donations received, for instance, on crowdfunding platforms, whereby the recipient can receive any number of small gifts, from any number of disponers, tax-free – once the €3,000 limit on each gift has not been exceeded.
Here’s an example of where this small exemption could prove very valuable over time: Anna and Jack are in their 40’s and have three children.
They are earning substantial incomes and have accumulated significant wealth. It is very likely that their children’s Group A thresholds would be exceeded when they eventually inherited their parents’ estate, tipping the excess over the €335,000 into the taxable zone.
Anna and Jack could each gift each of their children €3,000 per annum and these gifts would be tax free in their minor/adult children’s hands and would not be counted against their Group A tax thresholds.
So, if Anna and Jack were to each gift their three children €3,000 each for the next thirty years (assuming the exemption limit remains constant), they could achieve a total tax-free wealth transfer of €540,000 (€3,000 gift x 2 parents x 3 children x 30 years), representing a total CAT saving for their children of up to €178,200.
Of course, grandparents could also achieve this with their grandchildren. In this instance, while the number of years available in which to make the gifts would reduce, the number of recipients would increase – so here again the Small Gift Exemption could allow for a substantial tax-free transfer of wealth while preserving their Group B thresholds.
For example, Grace and Richard have 10 grandchildren and if they each gift each of their grandchildren €3,000 per annum for fifteen years they could achieve a tax-free wealth transfer of €900,000 (€3,000 gift x 2 grandparents x 10 grandchildren x 15 years), representing a potential CAT saving for their grandchildren of €297,000.
Indeed, where anyone wishes to gift wealth to someone who is not a spouse/civil partner/close relative, so the transfer would not be covered under the spousal/civil partnership exemption or under the Group A or B thresholds, and the amount would exceed the low Group C amount of €16,250 (or the recipient has already used up that threshold on prior benefits) then gifting them €3,000 tax free per annum, particularly, over a long number of years, can provide significant tax relief.
Essentially, while the Small Gift Exemption looks to represent a minor freedom from tax, if used for maximum effect it can have a rather large impact.
It is important to remember where a person is allowed to have the use, occupation or enjoyment of another’s property free or for less than market value, this constitutes a gift for CAT purposes.
Beneficiaries are responsible for paying any CAT that is due and they must file a tax return if the total value of gifts and inheritances they have received in one of the Groups, A, B or C, since 5 December 1991, is more than 80% of the tax-free threshold for that group, even if no CAT is payable.
• Please note that this article sets out a brief introduction to the current CAT law and practice in Ireland which may be subject to changes in the future.
The conditions in the relevant CAT legislation, other major CAT reliefs such as business relief and agricultural relief or indeed other taxes, such as capital gains tax and/or stamp duty, could warrant consideration in your individual circumstances.
There may also be tax implications for disponers, particularly in relation to capital gains tax. So, before you plan any transfer of wealth, be it during your lifetime or by will, it is important to seek the advice of a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser.
Our tax team in CDS Law & Tax LLP would be delighted to discuss this or any other tax optimisation/planning opportunities with you, so do call into either of our offices located on 4 Denny Street, Tralee or Penrose Wharf, Alfred Street, Cork or phone us on 066 7169033/021 2355810.
MEMBERSHIP 2022: Membership for 2022 is now due. Please pay online through club website – austinstacks.ie or through foireann .com. Any queries please contact Bernie at 0860767415.
LIDL PROMO: Our Ladies Club received great news last week with confirmation that they have earned a new set of Jersey’s through the Lidl Ireland Serious Support Campaign. The Ladies Club intend to get an alternative jersey kit for use by our older girls/senior ladies teams. This has been a serious club effort over many weeks and they wish to acknowledge the help received from the Boys’ Juvenile and Senior Men’s club in helping get them over the line.
UKRAINE APPEAL: Thanks to everyone who helped in anyway with our Ukraine Appeal last weekend. A special word of thanks to our own Daniel Bohan who coordinated the event.
With a ten points winning margin against Gneeveguilla in the opening round our Seniors continued their winning ways with a trip to Kenmare of last Saturday evening (2nd April) in round 2 of the Co. League. With a strong cross-field breeze favouring no team as such, it took both sides awhile to settle with the first score of the game coming in the 9th from a David Mannix free. Six minutes later a brilliant move started by goalkeeper, Wayne Guthrie, with Jack O’Shea and Cian Purcell also involved, saw our first score from play coming from Gearóid Fitzgerald. David Mannix was then on target from play five minutes later and he followed that with two pointed frees with 26 minutes on the clock. A minute later Cian Purcell laid off to Conor Horan who put over from play. Then just on the stroke of half time the home side got their first and only score of the half with a pointed free to leave us ahead by 0-6 to 0-1 at the break.
We continued to dominate after the resumption and at the end of the third quarter we had extended our lead to ten points (1-9 to 0-2). Our three points came from Gearóid Fitzgerald, Eoghan Carroll and Fiachna Mangan with our goal of the game coming in between – a brilliant finish from Conor Horan.
The home side came more into the game during the final quarter – outscoring us by 2-2 to 0-4) – our four points coming from four differed players – Shane O’Callaghan, Jack O’Shea and Eoghan Carroll from play and a pointed free by Darragh O’Brien. But we had enough done during the course of the hour to come away with a well-deserved victory. Michael O’Donnell was deservedly named the Celsius Menware Man of the Match.
Team: Wayne Guthrie, Luke Chester, Barry Walsh, Niall Fitzmaurice, Eoghan Carroll (0-2), Jack O’Shea (0-1), Donagh McMahon, Michael O’Donnell, Ronan Shanahan, David Fitzmaurice, Fiachna Mangan (Capt) (0-1), Conor Horan (1-1), Cian Purcell, Gearóid Fitzgerald (0-2), David Mannix (0-4 – three frees).
Subs used: Shane O’Callaghan (41m) (0-1), Paul O’Sullivan (46m), Conor Myers (49m); Darragh O’Brien (49m) (0-1 free); Dara Barry Walsh (52m).
We now have a home game against An Ghaeltacht in round 3 of the League which has been fixed for next Sunday (10th April)with a 2pm throw-in.
CONGRATS: And on football let us congratulate Kerry on their comprehensive win over Mayo (3-19 to 0-13) in the NFL Final. Lovely to see Joseph O’Connor holding the winning trophy after the match with David Clifford. This was their 23rd title with their 1st away back in 1928. They are now miles ahead of Dublin with 13 titles and Mayo in 3rd spot with 12. Cork come next with 8 wins.
Congratulations also to Kieran Donaghy and his Garvey’s Warriors on their great win in the Super League last Saturday.
B FOOTBALL: Austin Stacks 1-6; Scartaglin 1-6.
After a big defeat in the opening round our B team can consider themselves unlucky with just a draw in the round 2 in Connolly Park on Saturday evening (2nd April).
We now travel to Knocknagoshel on next Sunday (10th April) to play the home side in round 3 of the League with a 2pm start.The North Kerry side won their opening round against Keel (1-17 to 0-15) but were defeated in round 2 last weekend by Ardfert (3-8 to 0-13).
THE C TEAM: After a defeat away to a strong Keel B team in the opening round of the Co .League our C Team now have a home game in round 2 against Laune Rangers C in over a week’s time ( w/e 16th April).
FITNESS CLASSES: The Individual Pod Fitness Training sessions continues in the Clubhouse every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome. Contact Diane at 087 7940531 for further information.
ONLINE CLUB SHOP: A reminder that our Club shop is open 24/7. Check out the newest ‘official’ Austin Stacks Club Merchandise – only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.com We would also like to introduce the new Austin Stacks Ganzee Club Clothing Collection, available in Mens/Unisex, Womens & kids check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
CLUB CARDS: Our Card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: Monday Night’s (4th April) Jackpot, worth €2,000 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 5, 7. The €20 winners were Barry Shanahan, Canice Walsh and Jim Gannon, all c/o The Club; and CEF, c/o Paudie Barrett and Kevin Madden, c/o Carmel O’Neill.
Next Monday’s Jackpot will be worth €2,050.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Club Lotto tickets – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commane’s Book Shop, O’Flynn Interiors, Hussey’s, Princess St., Terry’s Butcher’s, Oakpark The Burger Shack, Monavally as well as Maguire’s Butchers and Kirby’s Brogue Inn and continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week in, week out.
Austin Stacks lotto tickets are now also available to purchase on line on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue InnMaguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Joan Lynch (nee O’Shea), Manor Court and formerly Curraheen; Thomas (Katie) Coffey, New Marian Park and formerly Currow; Liam Kelly, Kill (Co. Kildare) and formerly Knockanish; Richard O’Brien, St. Martin’s Park and formerly Manchester; Breda Shaw (nee Galvin), Rathmines and formerly Dundrum and Ballyseedy; and Carol Stone (nee Snelling), Knockmoyle and late of Kent (UK).
Alan Cantwell was in Dublin for the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2021/2022 Final on Saturday night…
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C&S Neptune 72
Nikola Roso drives to the board faced by Cian Heaphy. Photo by Liam Ryan
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors completed an incredible double of national titles by adding the InsureMyVan.ie Super League crown to the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup with a 78-72 win over C&S Neptune at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Saturday night.
For the second time they denied C&S Neptune a major title with a come from behind victory, which at times seemed unlikely, as they trailed the Leesiders throughout the contest only to take the lead for the very first time with just four minutes on the clock.
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Unlike the Cup final it was Neptune that seized the early initiative and raced into a lead with captain Roy Downey firing down the opening score from play with a three and Ricaud Gittens doing likewise after Nil Sabata added a double from inside.
The Warriors resistance came with a solitary three pointer from Daniel Jokubaitis and when Downey fired down his second score from outside to move Neptune 12 points ahead forcing Coach John Dowling to call an early time-out.
Eoin Quigley floats in an score. Photo by Liam Ryan
The introduction of Kieran Donaghy plugged the gaps in defence and Aaron Calixte, Eoin Quigley and Darragh O’Hanlon combined to cut the gap back to 25-17.
Cian Heaphy and Sabata kept Warriors in check with a score each but Calixte and Donaghy with a score and a plus one kept the gap to single figures.
A late shootout saw Fergal O’Sullivan and Jokubaitis hit threes at one end and a James Hannigan effort off the backboard for Neptune saw his side lead 28-25 at quarter time.
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A low scoring second quarter saw baskets harder to come by with both defences on top in the early minutes but Ron Elksnis opened his account with a nice cut and lay up in response to a similar effort from Sabata.
The shooters on both sides then opted to load up from outside the arcs and threes from O’Sullivan and Calixte were negated by major scores from Downey and Gittens before Heaphy moved Neptune 5 points ahead when he also hit the mark from distance.
Eoin Quigley fires down a spectacular three. Photo by Liam Ryan
The Warriors then hit one of the scores of the game after Eoin Quigley had spectacularly rejected a drive to the board from Sabata, Calixte kicked the ball out to O’Hanlon in the corner and he made no mistake for a three to cut the gap to a single score.
Neptune captain Roy Downey would have the last say in the quarter with a last gasp basket off the glass to keep his side ahead by 42-38 at the long break.
The Neptune dangerman Sabata hooked in the opening score of the third quarter to edge Neptune further ahead but a three from Quigley kept the Warriors right in the contest before O’Hanlon added to leave just a single point between the sides.
Gary Walsh hit his first score for Neptune with a three before Washington and Sabata kept the scoreboard ticking over.
Roso and Calixte replied by taking full advantage of Neptune indiscretions, but the Warriors were in foul trouble at the other end and Gittens, player coach Colin O’Reilly and Aleix Tarradellas hit six from six from the line to extend the Neptune lead. A late three from Calixte closed the gap to 60-54 at the end of the third quarter.
Daniel Jokubaitis launches a shot from distance. Photo by Liam Ryan
A quick double from Sabata either side of a basket and a plus one from Calixte moved the Cork side 7 points ahead early in the final quarter and in a game that was so tight it looked to be a decisive advantage.
But the Warriors launched what would prove to be a game changing run started by Darragh O’Hanlon with a trademark three followed by a double from Roso and a floated effort from Quigley.
The Cup champions took the lead for the very first time in the game when Nikola Roso converted after Sabata had rimmed out in what would prove to be a crucial momentum swing to the Warriors.
The Warriors fans were on their feet when Donaghy fired in the toughest shot in the game with a three from the corner and the supporters were in full voice when a floated effort from Calixte pushed them into a 74-70 lead.
The All Star point guard repeated the dose a minute later with an uncontested lay-up after a Neptune turnover and with it the realisation that it was not going to be their night.
Calixte would finish the game in style by adding two from two to finish with a game high 21 points and secure the Super League title for the Warriors much to the delight of the army of travelling fans who spilled onto the court to celebrate the Cup and League double.
It was a fantastic final, full of incident and drama and it was a late charge from Warriors that proved to be the difference between the sides in the end.
.Noreen Murphy-O’Sullivan, GROW Mental Health, pictured on right with Fiona Connolly, Bus Éireann, Sales Executive Manager, South and Morgan O’Sullivan, Supervisor, Bus Eireann, Tralee on Monday morning at the launch of the Expressway & Grow Mental Health photo exhibition with Stories of Recovery and Hope which is now on display at Tralee bus station. Photo: Don MacMonagle
EXPRESSWAY coach service has partnered up with Grow Mental Health to raise awareness of mental health challenges with a photo exhibition with Stories of Recovery and Hope in Tralee bus station for two weeks.
The display started in October last year in Busáras, Dublin and moved to Waterford, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Letterkenny, Sligo, Drogheda and Dundalk Bus Station before moving to Tralee this week.
This partnership initiative is to promote positive mental health and raise vital funds for Grow Mental Health, the non-profit group.
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Expressway is also supporting the Yellow Walk on Sunday, April 17 by asking the public to wear yellow and get out walking for just 30 minutes, to raise vital funds for mental health supports.
You can walk wherever it is you wish and if you are not available on Easter Sunday, you can walk on any day that is suitable for you.
Grow Mental Health, which was set up in 1969, has recorded a 400% year on year increase in demand for services since the pandemic began.
Delivering a national network of peer support groups to local communities through a tailored 12-Step program of Recovery and Growth, the group is delighted with the launch of this exhibition, documenting its members’ stories.
Proudly supported by Expressway, the initiative will be promoted right across the bus stations and through Expressway social media channels over the coming weeks, with the public asked to read the stories of recovery and hope and to donate to Grow Mental Health – these donations will help people who are struggling with their mental health.
For further information about the partnership or the services provided by Grow Mental Health visit www.grow.ie.
The senior team hosted Dingle on Saturday evening last in Caherina. Again short a good number of regulars . However it was an opportunity to give a number of panelist’s a run out in the senior colours for the first time.
Gearoid Savage opened the scoring from a close in free after three minutes , alas this was to be our only score for a considerable length of time with Dingle completely dominating possession and scoring a goal and eight points without reply.
Conor Hayes kicked our second point in the twenty third minute and a pointed free from Gearoid Savage five minutes later would be our last score of the half , leaving us trailing 1-10 to -03 at the break.
The second half introduction of Gavin O Brien made an immediate impact when he made a surging run and kick a good score from thirty five yards out on the right.
While we never gave up, the gap between the side was too great, and the visitors were well in control throughout, converting their chances with greater ease.
The increased their lead as the second half progressed. We then pushed Gavin O Brien to the edge of the square , where he gathered a long ball and neatly converted for the blues fifth point.
Darragh McElligott kicked a point minutes later after a fine run from Cormac Coffey.
Both sides then traded minor scores with our last two points coming form a Gearoid Savage free and Conor Hayes from play.
Dingle were to win out and were worthy winners, this was a fixture that was always going to be difficult considering the amount of regulars unavailable to us.
However the positives are that we were able to give competitive debuts to a number of young panelist’s which will be of benefit going forward, Stephen Nix, Ben Hanafin and Danny Hennessey among them.
Team: S Foley,S Nix,P Neenan,C Coffey,S Collins,D McElligott,J Daly,S Walsh,T Hoare,G Savage(3f)S McElligott (1),B Hanafin,D Bowler,D Hennessey,C Hayes (2).
Subs Used: Gavin O’Brien(2) Shane Brosnan,Conor O Sullivan.
Senior County League Fixture
Round 3
Spa v Kerins O Rahillys Sat April 9th 6.30pm.
Division 6A County League
Kerins O Rahillys B 1-09. Tousist 1-14
As a consequence of our senior team being depleted , this had a knock on effect on the second team. Despite this we fought admirably against a stronger Tousist team.
Proud out to meet her hero Jack Savage in Croke Park is Kerins O’ Rahilly’s Erin Lynch.
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Another busy week for our teams across the board . Everyone is now back playing in competitions and not forgetting our girls representing Kerry at U14 level last Sunday who were unlucky with Cork’s late goal.
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s ladies numbers continue to grow… and GROW!
The Good News is We Still Have Room for more . Why not give it a go and be part of a fantastic, family oriented club. We are a ‘one club’ model and cater for girls from U6s up to senior.
ALL TEAMS RECRUITING….SEND US A MESSAGE TO FIND OUT MORE DETAILS…Shirley (086) 8713552. Welcoming all abilities, try it out!
Taking in donations for the Ukraine in Strand Road last Sunday were Nicola Corridon, Catriona O’ Sullivan, Mounthawk TY students Eintla Musallari and Sadhbh O’ Donovan, Shirley Doody, Leila and Keela Leahy .
STAND WITH UKRAINE
A huge thank you to all for the outstanding community effort and volunteerism last weekend. We received many donations.
Tonya, Julie and their extended families are thrilled and very overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness shown by our community.
Many thanks for your support. Special word of appreciation to Daniel Bohan and Mikey Sheehy for coordinating this for the clubs in town.
Thanks to everyone for donating , over 40 boxes full of items urgently needed were taken in over the weekend and taken to John Mitchels GAA Grounds for loading to travel to Poland this week.
Thank You to Danny for the use of the bistro room over the weekend. Massive thank you to all our organisers and volunteers, Tony Corridan, Kathy McCarthy, Catriona O Sullivan,Moria Horgan, Shirley Doody,Nora, Emily and Nicola Corridan ,Lila,Farah and Keelin Leahy,Dolly and Trish Molloy,Liz and Seenait Foster,Aoifa McCormack,Josephine Griffin,Edel ,Hannah and Alice O Sullivan,Sadhbh and Eintla, Thank you for your generosity and kindness.
Full of fun are Rachael Ahern, Stevie Rose O’ Sullivan, Alison Hoffman, Eva O’ Shea and Abbey O’ Connor who took time out for a photo after their Gaelic4Girls session in Kerins O’ Rahilly’s Club last Saturday.
GAELIC4GIRLS
G4G gives girls an excellent introduction to ladies football with the hope that they will continue to play and remain involved in sport and our club.
It’s also a fantastic way to have fun with your friends and also make new friends. One reason for encouraging girls to play sport is the health benefits but there is so much more…. one can’t underestimate the social aspect, by playing sports they make new friends which is of great benefit to them especially when they move to secondary school.
A best friend may not be in the same class but you may know someone from football or have football in common with other girls in your class. And do girls love to chat …
Last Saturday we welcomed Alison and Stevie Rose .
Great fun was had by all …Kicking over bar,
Rounders , Obstacle course , 1v1/2v2 and the girls finished up with a game followed by a tasty treat.
Happy birthday to Abbey O’ Connor who will turn 11 during the week from all of us.
U12 GIRLS
NORTH KERRY LEAGUE
DIVISION 2 , U12s .
KERINS O’ RAHILLY v AUSTIN STACKS
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U12s team who defeated Austin Stacks in Rd. 1 of the North Kerry League last Wednesday in Ballyrickard.
On Wednesday evening last we played at home to Stacks in the first round of the North Kerry league. A Great turnout of support for both teams on the day.. with Niamh Lynch as captain we got off to a great start winning possession.
Taylor Kate Leane kicked a high ball into the full forward line with Kelly Hayes scoring the leading goal .
Our half backline Jessie Griffin, Emma Onyekwere and Olivia Crean were not letting the opposition get through to score.
Allie Kerins followed soon after with a point from a free kick.
Half forward Sophie Constable won the next kickout passing the ball to Lexi Keane who sent a high ball into Lily Mae Bowler who quickly passed off to Kelly Hayes who scored yet another goal.
Stacks were determined to get a score …our full backline Niamh Lynch and Aisling Donnelly tried their best to keep their rivals from scoring but Stacks saw a chance , scored a point followed soon after by another point.
Sennait Forster had fantastic kickouts sending the ball high up the field and we won possession . But Stacks were coming on strong and soon scored a goal.
Kerins O’ Rahillys still in the lead and determined to stay there showed great teamwork which resulted in another 2 points from Allie Kerins and Lily Hussey.
Half Time Score 2-03 to 1-02
Stacks were in fighting form in the second half and scored 2 points quickly from play .Our young ladies were not going to let them get the better of us.
Emma Onyekwere sent a high ball into Lexi Keane who scored a point. Stacks persevered and won a free which followed with another point .
Our backline tried hard to defend but Stacks scored a goal leaving a 1 point lead to us…2-05 to 2-04.
Kerins O’ Rahilly kept their spirits up and worked the ball back up the field …some great team work shown by all which lead to a super goal by Allie Kerins. Midfield, Taylor Kate Leane won the next kickout .
She took her hop and solo and made a short pass to Lexi Keane who scored a great point . Stacks were not letting us away with it that easy !
They worked the ball quickly up the field and scored a goal. In the last 5 minutes both teams were hungry for the win …
Olivia Crean regained possession , a quick pass to Allie Kerins who worked the ball back into forward Lily Hussey , a quick pass back to Allie who got another great goal putting Kerins O’ Rahillys well in the lead.
We won the next kickout which lead to Allie scoring the last point followed by the final whistle.
Final score KOR 4-07
Austin Stacks 3-04
In Rd. 2 we are heading back the road to play Churchill. Best of luck to our players and their coaches.
NORTH KERRY LEAGUE
DIVISION 4
DUAGH v STRAND ROAD BLUES
Still beautiful smiles from the Strand Road Blues after their defeat in Rd. 1 of the North Kerry League v Duagh last Monday.
On Monday evening last , our Strand Road Blues were away to Duagh in the first round of the North Kerry league.
Muireann McCarthy who also celebrated her birthday last weekend was captain . Strand Road wore their Blue and White jerseys with pride as they took their positions on the pitch. For some girls this was their debut U12 match.
We lost the toss so were playing with the sun in the goalie’s eyes for the first half which proved a challenge. Duagh took the lead quite quickly using this to their advantage and scoring a goal early on. Ruby Foley’s kick outs were high and long but Duagh’s tall girls gave us no hope of succeeding.
Our back line Sarah McGrath , Muireann McCarthy, Yvie Ross, Rachael Ahern and Emily Corridon tried hard to defend their goals but Duagh scored 4 more goals early in the first half.
The 5 goal rule then was activated so any goal after will be counted as a point. Ruby persevered and kicked a short ball to Yvie who took her hop and solo and skillfully passed off to Rachael Ahern who also showed her skills by kicking a high ball into midfielder Jessie Griffin…a short handpass to Ava O‘ Donoghue who sent the ball over the bar which lead to our first score of the game .
Half Time Score :
Duagh 5-09 , Strand Road Blues 0-01.
Strand Road didn’t give up that easily a few changes were made …Emily Corridon went into goals and Ruby Foley played half back . Strand Road’s Hannah O’ Sullivan, midfield quickly won possession and Kicked into the full forward line …
Chloe Lacey with a short hand-pass to Nicola Corridon who went onto score a point.The Strand Road girls did well to keep the ball down their end and a skillful pass by Ellie Marie Hobbert to Ava O’ Donoghue gained another point for Strand Road .
Strand Road midfielders Jessie and Hannah showed great teamwork keeping the ball down in the Strand Road side handpassing to one another up the pitch .
A short kick into Nicola who quickly saw Ellie Marie was free , hand passed it off which lead to a great score by Ellie Marie.
Duagh soon got the ball back up their side and scored another point . Emily then kicked the ball out with a quick pass to her sister Nicola who took her hop and solo and passed off to Yvie who sent a long ball into Ava O’ Donoghue who with a short hand pass to Katelynn O’ Brien who scored a super point.
Duagh had not given up they tried hard to get the ball back down but half back Rachael Ahern who played outstanding continued to defend her side a high ball into chloe lacey which lead to another point.
Duagh manged to regain possession and quickly tried for another score but failed . Emily kicked the ball out to Ruby , a quick hand pass on to Jessie who played the ball up the field, passed off to Caoimhe Somers which lead to Ava scoring another point.
Final score :
Duagh 5 -10
Strand Road 0-07
On Wednesday, April 6th we meet our neighbours from across town, John Mitchels. Throw in at 6.45p.m. in Ballyrickard.
Best of luck to everyone!
U14 GIRLS
Our game v Castleisland Desmonds which was due to played last Sunday had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
We are away to Listowel Emmets in the next round on Saturday, April 9th at 4p.m. Best of luck to players and management .
U16 GIRLS
Last Tuesday evening we hosted Glenflesk in Rd. 2 of the Co. League. Overall it was a great performance from defence to the full forward line…. a very competitive game enjoyed by all present.
In Rd. 3 we are away to Inbhear Scéine Gaels in Templenoe. Best of luck to everyone!
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s team huddle at half time v Glenflesk, division 2 , Rd. 2 of the Co. League.
MINORS
A great first game of the season last Friday evening under lights in Strand Road’s main pitch v Fossa in the Co. League.
Best wishes to Eugenie Kerins who unfortunately clashed with another player and had to come off.
Final Score:
Kerins O’ Rahilly 7-05
Fossa 5-06
For Rd. 2 we are away to Castleisland Desmonds.
SENIORS
In Rd. 2 of the Donal Curtin Cup we host John Mitchels next week. Time TBC.
REGISTRATION
**NB Registration for ladies is made via the Foireann system **
Many thanks to those who have completed their membership payment on the Foireann system for the coming year, and a gentle reminder to anyone who has yet to do so.
Everyone who registered last year already has an account, so completing it should be straightforward.
You also have an option this year to pay in two instalments, should it suit.
Karon has attached the link for the Foireann site in her messages. If you have any problem/query regarding registration please contact Karon.
U7s in Ballyrickard last Sunday.
Juvenile Academy
A lot of age groups had a morning off due to the amount of coaches and parents traveling to see what turned out to be a victorious Kerry team in Croke Park. Well done to all involved in a fantastic league win especially our own David, Jack and Micheàl.
Our U7 s continued with training on Sunday morning they enjoyed their session which involved various skills and as always great fun with their coaches. Well done to everyone who attended We look forward to seeing all age groups back next Sunday, 10th April 2022 at 10am in Pat Healy Park Ballyrickard. New members always welcome.
U11 Boys – Our fantastic bunch of U11 boys played Churchill last week. We had two teams tog out on the evening. Both sides showed excellent skillls and all games were very close. The coaches were very proud of each and every boy as they all put in their best effort on the pitch and showed how much they have all improved their skills. Well done to all involved.
Membership: Cut off date to pay membership for 2022 is Friday, 15th April. As advised membership is available through the Clubzap app.
Members of the Juvenile committee will be present during the academy on Sunday, 10th April from 10am if anyone is having difficulty and will be more than happy to help in setting it up and processing membership with you.
Lotto Coordinator
Our club are looking for an honest ,trusted and committed club member to coordinate our weekly lotto,this would involve approx 2/3 hours work per week mainly on Mondays and Tuesdays,
If you are interested in helping out,please reply to Tony Corridon at secretary.kerinsorahillyskerry@gmail.com
Club Function Rooms to Rent.
The club currently have two function rooms available to rent.
The upstairs Pat Healy Room is a large function room perfect for exercise classes, seminars, meetings, private functions , parties etc.
Downstairs is a smaller more intimate venue again ideal for any event.
The rooms are available at hourly, daily or weekly rates.
For further information contact Katie at 087 6967542
2022 US MASTERS
The Clubs Annual US Masters Fundraiser is up and running.
Cards will be available from various outlets including senior players and club officials.
Further details will be posted on club social media pages .
Lotto Results
March 28th
06,12,16,26.
No Winner of Jackpot €4,500
Match 3 winners €25
Mia Doyle C/O Shop
Carmel Quill DD
Draw for 4 €250 December 2022
Gerald McGrath c/o Betty’s Bar
Mary Kerins c/o Dollie
Cora Savage DD
Jacinta O Mahony c/o Philip
Connie Morrissey c/o Rock St PO
Next Weeks Jackpot €4,600
Kerins O Rahillys Under 11 Boys
Club Volunteers helping out with Ukrainian Appeal.
KERRY Group has suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus.
Kerry Group has been operating in Russia since 2006 with a research and development operation in Moscow situated there since 2014 and they also have a manufacturing facility in the city. It employs 250 people between Russia and Belarus.
The company issued a statement saying it had taken the decision following extensive ongoing consultation with stakeholders.
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“Kerry Group has continuously monitored the unfolding situation in Ukraine and we are horrified at the escalation of the humanitarian crisis,” reads the statement to the stock exchange.
“Over the last number of weeks the group has scaled back activities in Russia and Belarus. This suspension will be managed in an orderly manner, during which the company will continue to pay employees and fulfil our legal obligations.”
Local Sinn Féin councillor Cathal Foley has welcomed the decision to suspend operations.
“It is almost a month to the day when I first called on Kerry Group to suspend its operations in Russia,” said the Tralee MD councillor.
“That call was supported by my colleagues at Kerry County Council who share a long relationship with the company. All of us have a moral obligation to try and do all in our power to put pressure on the Russian regime to end their invasion and pull out of Ukraine.”
“Every right thinking person is appalled at the brutal treatment of the civilian population of Ukraine, not least the most recent allegations of the summary executions, torture and rape of civilians in Bucha.”
“Kerry Group has finally made the correct decision and while it may seem to be a small and insignificant gesture, it sends a clear message that rogue states will not be rewarded with foreign investment and treated the same as modern peaceful nations. All Irish companies still operating in Russia need to follow suit,” he said.
UKRAINIAN APPEAL – Abbey of the Benedictine Nuns in Poland.
We would like to say a huge thanks to all who donated to the Ukrainian appeal held last Saturday and Sunday at Ballyseedy. It was great to see the John Mitchels Community Community coming together to support this worthy cause. Many thanks to all.
UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
Fabulous morning training was had by all the under 7s in glorious sunshine. The boys and girls put in a great session in warn conditions. All skills were gone through and some great games were played. Well done to everyone.
We are welcoming new members every Sunday at 11am at our complex in Ballyseedy. So, to all the moms and dads out there, why not come up on Sunday and see what we’re all about?
U8/U10/GIRLS
It’s was a really beautiful morning in Ballyseedy last Sunday morning when training resumed for our u8s and u10 girls. Thomas Kearns put the girls through their paces with a fun filled session, focusing on the core principles of Gaelic football, catching, passing and kicking.
We have a really attentive group of girls this year and the effort given by all was fantastic to see. The girls were in fantastic form and we would like to thank all the parents and guardians for taking the time to bring the girls to each session.
The improvements are visible week on week and the future looks bright as we have a group of superstars training each Sunday morning. Training resumes next Sunday morning at 11 am. Please bring gum shields and water to each session and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Ballyseedy again.
U12 GIRLS
Our U12 girls had a really positive training session last Sunday morning as we prepare for a very busy week ahead with 2 matches this week. We begin on Wednesday evening, April 6th with an away fixture against Kerins O’ Rahilly’s at their Ballyrickard pitch (V92E264). We will be meeting there at 6:15 pm with the match throwing in at 6:40 pm.
It would be great to begin with a good performance and hopefully we will have plenty of family and friends there to cheer on this great bunch of girls. All support would be really appreciated. Then on Sunday afternoon April 10th we face Knock/Brosna at home in Ballyseedy.
We will meet at 12:30 pm with the game throwing in at 1pm. The improvements are there for all to see since the start of the season and we really have a great bunch of girls representing John Mitchel’s U12s this year, let’s hope that we can follow up on the success of 2021 with two good performances this week.
Our club colours are white shorts and green and gold socks and it is vital that all the girls have gum shields for matches as they are not permitted to play without them.We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday evening.
U14 GIRLS
With a number of free weeks from competition, a challenge game was arranged for the John Mitchel’s u-14 girls on Monday night 28th March, with Laune Rangers travelling to Ballyseedy for the game.
As it was only the second game of the season for our team, it was important that we worked hard on our tactics and ensuring that the girls were comfortable working together.
With coaches Denis, Padraig, John, Eric and Karen looking on, the girls played some excellent football throughout, and enjoying a comfortable win. Playing at full-forward, Chloe grabbed 2 early goals and they really set up the team to build on their success.
With a strong back line, anchored by Eabha, Sadhbh and Gia in the full back line and Nicole, Ava and Laoise in the half backs, the Killorglin team struggled to make an impact.
At midfield, Ellie and Brigid, helped by Ella, had a strong platform to attack, where Kelly, Ellie and Kerri were very strong, and assisted the full forward line of Chloe and Dionne. When the changes were made, they didn’t weaken the team, with Katelyn, Tara, Megan, Ella, Claudia and Isabel all assisting when they came on.
With a League game taking place on Monday against Listowel Emmets B, the team held training sessions on Thursday and a light session on Sunday morning with the emphasis on team-shape and tactics. All the sessions were well attended and the commitment from the players has been terrific.
U16 GIRLS
Mitchel’s u16 girls we’re in county league action on Tuesday, away to Finuge/St.Sennans.
After a close game, the home side edged a narrow 2-point win, 1-09 to 1-07.
Well done to all involved. Tuesday 5th sees Mitchel’s u16 ladies host Currow in round 3 of Div 5 county league. Throw in at 7pm @ Mitchel’s GAA complex. Training for U16s is Friday 7.00-8.00pm.
As always, newcomers are more than welcome.
UNDER 9 BOYS
A great morning was had while putting in a great effort with the drills and skills. Please make sure to keep up the good work as we have games coming up in the next week and need to be at our best and also keep up the practice at home after school and in the evenings just for 10 minutes.16 superstar showed up today and played great matches ,keep up the good work and see ye all next week, thanks again mark
UNDER 11 BOYS
We hosted Ballymac in the Town League on Thursday night and had 31 kids togged out which is amazing. Both teams put in huge performances and it was fantastic to see such a huge improvement on the previous weeks. What a brilliant bunch of kids who are eager to improve and learn every week. We are due to play Na Gaeil this week in the final Town League game- we will contact parents in due course as game is to be refixed due to Cumman na mBunscoil finals.
UNDER 13 BOYS
Both U13 teams had this weekend off as the A game against Spa was postponed and the B team had a ‘ bye’. Training continues Wednesday & Frday evenings (time will be confirmed by text).
It’s important all attend training as we have some tough games coming up. Our next game for both teams is away to Killarney Legion on Sunday 10th April.
UNDER 15 BOYS
Last Tuesday evening we played legion away we started fairly well picking off a few nice scores and putting together a few good passing moves. We missed 3 goal opportunities in the first half which would prove costly in the finish up legion went on to win comfortable enough in the finish training continues Monday and Friday 5-45pm to 7pm. Looking forward to a full attendance required
UNDER 17 BOYS
Our Minors faced Milltown Castlemaine in the third game of the County League Monday night away in Milltown. A spirited performance by our lads missing a few players saw us lose by 7points . Next game is in the County League tomorrow Monday at home v Northern Gaels 7pm.
SENIOR LADIES
The senior ladies are training in preparation for the next round of the Donal Curtain cup where they face Keirns O Rahilly away on Sunday 10th of April time TBC. Please show your support.
SENIOR MEN
On the day where John Mitchel’s prided itself with drive and determination for the Ukraine appeal.
John Mitchel’s came from 7 points deficit to achieve a vital point in round two of the county league.
Played in front of home crowd and into the wind Mitchel’s went into half time a point down at 5-6.
Team on the day
P Nammock
Cian Sheridan, John Horgan, Paudie White
Pat Kearney, Mikey Walsh, Thomas Kearns
Shane O Connor, Jack Myers,
Cian Holden, James Duggan, Akeem Molloy,
Mikey Kelliher, Peter Murphy, Alan o Donoghue.
Second half prove challenging with Glenbeigh scoring two fortuitous goals.
However, Mitchel’s rallied and leaders steeped with fantastic goal from Cian Holden
Match finished with great energy and spirit. John Mitchel’s 1-11 Glenbeigh 2-8
Next game Away to Beaufort Saturday 9th @ 6:30pm
JUNIORS
Stay tuned for training details in the next few days.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome.
Club WALKWAY
Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy so come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please respect the rules of the walkway being a smoke free zone, with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking. Many thanks to the users of this facility for respecting these rules.
BOOT CLUB
Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Wednesday Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee and enjoy the fun. This week we will also have bingo on Friday evening April 8th starting at 8.30pm. Please come along and enjoy this extra night.
SUNDAY MORNING FOR CLUB MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS
We welcome all our club members, supporters and parents/family members to our lounge room every Sunday where they can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee while training takes place. Take the opportunity to catch up on club matters and enjoy some conversation in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX & CHAMFERS
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist.
MEMBERSHIP
Our membership is now reopening again for the coming season. Sign up through the following link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp… Club Registrar Georgie Lowe is also at Ballyseedy every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon to take membership if this option works better for new and existing members.
MERCHANDISE
Please use the link below to see all the merchandise available to purchase.
Anyone wanting to do a bit of exercise while the kids are training on a Sunday morning, or any evening can avail of the on-site gym for as little as €5.00 each time or €40.00 per month. It would be a great way to stay fit, especially in the cold wet weather. There is a huge range of equipment to avail from and help is always on hand. Please contact Oliver for more information.
WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY
Help our Club to win a cash prize! Please nominate our club when you buy your €100 ticket online for the Kerry GAA house draw. Support the club support the County. Buy online at www.kerrygaa.ie #YourKeyToTheKingdom
INTRODUCTION TO COACHING GAELIC GAMES
Kerry Coaching and Games Development are delighted to announce we are taking names for an Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games course which will be run in April. This is the first such course in Kerry.
When – April 13th and 14th 7pm – 9pm
Where – Kerry Sports Academy in MTU
Who – New coaches that have not completed a foundation award
SYMPATHY
On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of the following:
Bridie Carroll (née O’Callaghan)
20 Gleann Scotia, Ballyard, Tralee and formerly of Cahermoneen, Tralee, Kerry, V92 TH7
Myles Cronin
Woodbridge, Suffolk and formerly of Kilflynn, Tralee, Kerry
Joan Lynch (née O’Shea)
Manor Court, Manor Village, Tralee and formerly of Curraheen, Tralee, Kerry.
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place tonight (Monday, April 4th) where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets.
Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 2, Round 2
Milltown/Castlemaine ‘A’ travelled West to Annascaul on Saturday last, April 2nd for Round 2 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League. They came away with a big win on a scoreline of 3-15 to 0-07 to make it two wins from two games.
The game was tight in the opening half as Annascaul played with the breeze, Jason Hickson and Sean Kennedy their chief marksmen. Milltown/Castlemaine would have retired to the half time interval the happier of the two sides leading 0-6 to 0-4 with points from Dylan O’Neil (0-2), Eanna O’Connor (0-2) and a score each from midfielders Donal Dennehy and Brendan Delaney giving them a narrow lead.
Second half goals from Eanna O’Connor (penalty) and two goals from substitute Jonathan O’Sullivan put the result beyond doubt as the away side ran out seventeen point winners in the end.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6A, Round 2
The Milltown/Castlemaine ‘B’ side made the long journey to Kenmare on Friday evening and made it two wins from two following a three point victory.
Milltown/Castlemaine led 3-6 to 1-5 at half time with the goals coming from Sean Hogan (2) and a penalty from Conor Spillane. Pointed efforts from Kieran O’Carroll, Sean Hogan and Conor Spillane seen the visitors carry a seven point lead into the break.
The second half was a tightly contested affair and the home side battled back to make it 3-9 to 3-7 after they hit 2-1 without reply. Our lads settled however and seen out the game, showing great composure with important scores from Liam Roche, Conor Spillane and Brendan Casey.
They will travel to Fossa next weekend for Round 3.
Team:
Dara O’Connor, Kieran McKenna, Shane O’Connor, Martin Foley, Adam Scanlon, John Dennehy, Daire McCarthy, Kieran O’Carroll, Jack Teahan, Patrick O’Sullivan, Brendan Casey, Adam Lenihan, Conor Spillane, Sean Hogan, Liam Roche.
Subs used:
Linus Óg Burke and Cathal Daly
Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League: Division 4A Round 4 Result and Round 5 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine’s Minor side kept their 100% winning record intact last Monday evening, March 28th as they defeated John Mitchels on a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-08 at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown. This was a rescheduled Round 4 encounter. This victory adds to their earlier competition wins over Kerins O’Rahillys, Northern Gales and Castleisland Desmonds and in turn guarantees the side a semi-final next week.
They will travel to Gallarus in West Kerry this evening (Monday April 4th) for Round 5 of the County Minor Football League where they will come up against An Ghaeltacht at 7:00pm. The Round 5 results will determine who they will face in next week’s semi-final.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 2 and 6 Fixtures
Round 3 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League takes centre stage again for our Senior ‘A’ and ‘B’ sides this coming weekend.
In Division 2 on Saturday evening, April 9th, Milltown/Castlemaine ‘A’ will travel to take on Templenoe at 6:30pm.
In Division 6 on Sunday afternoon, April 10th, Milltown/Castlemaine ‘B’ will also be on the road as they take on Fossa ‘B’ at 2:00pm.
Lee Strand U13 County Football League: Round 2 Result and Round 3 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U13 side travelled to Farranfore on Sunday evening, April 3rd for Round 2 of the Lee Strand U13 County Football League. The White team were first up at 6:00pm followed by the Green team at 7:10pm. Despite a spirited effort by both sides, they were defeated in the two contests.
Next Sunday evening in Round 3, Milltown/Castlemaine’s White and Green sides will take on An Ghaeltacht at home with times TBC.
Lee Strand U15 County Football League: Division 3B, Round 2 Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine will begin their County League campaign this Wednesday evening, April 6th when they take on Glenflesk at 7:00pm in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.
Their Round 1 fixture which was scheduled for last week away to Ardfert was POSTPONED.
Milltown/Castlemaine – Gaelic 4 Mother’s and Others
Sample Training Session – Monday 4th April Milltown/Castlemaine GAA field 8pm!
Come join our team for some fun fitness and a little bit of football! Open to over 25s and caters for all abilities.
Contact Adele on 08607218
Milltown/Castlemaine Cul Camp 2022
Save The Date – July 25th to July 29th, 2022
The dates for the CUL Camp have been confirmed. However, the website is not open yet to register players for the camp, this will hopefully happen in a few weeks.
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.
The link below can be used to register when the portal opens:
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/?fbclid=IwAR2RAH1S6GwW-glyp-OsyFLvTgoP2IOGPpzQCejygb5tu5WlVH-UmKDh0qI
Join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county:
GAA 4 All – Returns in April, Date TBC
MC MINIS – Every Saturday morning in Milltown Community Centre at 9:30am
Boys born 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult)
Girls born 2016 & 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult)
U7 Boys – Wednesday evening’s at 6:30pm at club grounds in Milltown
Born 2015 & 2016
U9 Boys – Wednesday evening’s at 6:30pm at club grounds in Milltown
Born 2013 & 2014
U8 Girls – Monday evening’s at 6:15pm at club grounds in Milltown
Born 2014 & 2015
U10 Girls Start date TBC
Born 2015 & 2016
Any queries:
MC Minis contact is Katie O’Sullivan 0873205344
U7-U10 contact is Liam Doherty 0860413593
GAA 4 All contact is Gillian Twiss 0877678108
If you are new to the area and you wish to join an older group, contact Ian Twiss (0872521053).
New players welcome to try out to see how much they enjoy it!
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Membership 2022
Membership Due
Membership fees for 2022 are now due and can be paid online by visiting https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2602&intMF_ID=9476&fbclid=IwAR0TifngeTCFZ_TKbKjBeMj1nzJATqvxM-2B3q2-QmsZbn7sSyAVRWeV67I#Anchor. Club membership is open to Adult Players, Adult Non-Players, Juvenile Players and Families and New Members are always welcome.
The monies received is funnelled towards the maintenance of facilities, playing equipment, affiliation fees, insurance, utility bills, team preparation and other administrative costs. Our GAA Club is reliant on all members paying their subscriptions to cover these running costs as the GAA at Central Level (Croke Park) or County Level do not provide grants, finance, or assistance to cover these general running costs.
The membership fee rates for 2022, as set by the Club Executive, are detailed by clicking on the link above.
Why has the membership price increased?
Our membership rates have not increased in a couple of years, while in the interim, the running costs of the club have increased significantly on items like utility costs, affiliation and registration fees, referee fees, team preparation, equipment, and insurance, as part of the day-to-day running costs of the club. We are also conscious that further costs increases are extremely likely in 2022.
In addition, our club developments at Paddy Burke Memorial Park are continuing and we want to ensure as much of our fundraising activities goes towards the development rather than the day-to-day costs of running the club.
Online Renewals
If you are renewing your membership on-line via ClubForce, all of your details are already on the system; simply use the same email address you used last year when purchasing your membership or logging into the ClubForce app. The form will be pre-populated with your details which you should check and update if required.
If you cannot remember your password, please use the “Forgot Password” facility on the ClubForce App or the ClubForce Website.
Membership Rights
Please note: To be eligible to vote at our Club AGM and to be entered in any club draws for tickets, you must have your club membership paid no later than 30th April 2022. Any membership received after this date will be accepted but will not entitle the member to voting rights at the Club AGM or gain entry to any club ticket draws that may be run during the year.
Questions or Queries?
If you are still unsure on how to register or need any further assistance or details on the various membership packages, you can contact our Club Secretary (Secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie) or Club Registrar (mcgaaclubregs@gmail.com) for advice.
Again, we thank you for your support during 2021 as we look forward to a successful 2022 season.
Note: There is no membership required to use the walkway. If you like you can register as a user and make a voluntary contribution towards maintenance & lighting costs.
CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, will host a free online course for those supporting a loved one with cancer, beginning on Tuesday April 26.
Given over two and half hours, one day a week, for six weeks, the Building Better Caregivers programme will offer valuable support and practical advice to those supporting a loved one through cancer diagnosis & treatment. It focuses on reducing stress through practical skills and tools and staying healthy.
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This evidence-based programme has been developed by Stanford University and will cover topics such as communication skills; staying well and getting a good night’s sleep; tools for managing fatigue; dealing with challenging emotions and behaviour and getting help and action planning.
Recovery Haven is the first cancer support centre in Ireland to run this programme for caregivers and family members in the cancer setting. This project is part of a research project with MTU through the support of the National Cancer Control Programme.
The programme will commence on Tuesday 26th April with an introductory session and will then run weekly, via Zoom from 10.30am to 1pm.
Those interested in taking part can now register by phoning Recovery Haven Kerry on 0667192122 or emailing siobhan@recoveryhavenkerry.com
SINN Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has called on the government to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to hospital overcrowding following the publication of the INMO’s Trolley Watch analysis for March.
The figures show for University Hospital Kerry show 338 patients were waiting on trolleys the hospital in March, the highest figure for the month since 2019 when 297 were on trollies in UHK.
Deputy Daly demanded that the Minister for Health take urgent action to address the root cause of dysfunction in our hospital which is driving the trolley crisis.
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“I am very concerned by the high number of people waiting on trolleys at UHK,” he said.
“Over the past 15 years, we have witnessed persistently high trolley numbers in the hospital, which was already worryingly high and unacceptable. It is not uncommon to see high numbers of people waiting on trolleys in UHK for more than 9 or even 24 hours.
“The government must take a zero-tolerance approach to hospital overcrowding and ensure that Kerry people have access to high quality and timely healthcare.
“There is a need for more beds and capacity in diagnostics and surgical theatres, but that is not all. The root causes of emergency department dysfunction are poor patient flow, low hospital capacity, delayed discharges, poor out-of-hours GP coverage and a lack of alternatives in the community.
“There are efficiency reforms that have worked in some hospitals to reduce overcrowding and reduce delays in discharging patients, such as specialist medical wards. Above all else, we need to join up community and hospital healthcare. Too often, hospitals are left trying to discharge a patient, but there is no recovery bed available for them.
“Patients at UHK deserve better and the government must do everything possible to address this crisis urgently,” he said.
Our Ballymac Senior Men had their second game in the County League Division 1 against Gneeveguilla away in Gneeveguilla on Saturday, 4th of April.
It was a fresh, fine evening with an isolated shower.
Ballymac started the better side and got an early lead. Half-time score was Gneeveguilla 1-6 Ballymac 2-6.
Gneeveguilla struck early in the second half with a goal to level the contest.
It was an arm wrestle between both teams, both demonstrating great levels of tenacity & fitness levels.
Gneeveguilla were the eventual victors
Gneeveguilla 2-9 Ballymac 2-7
Up next for our Seniors is Kenmare at home in Ballymac next weekend. All support for the team and management welcomed.
Kerry Senior Team
Well done to the Kerry Senior Football team on a very impressive win over Mayo today Sunday in Croke Park to claim the 2022 Allianz Football League Division 1 Title.
Final score Kerry 3-19 Mayo 0-13
Coiste na nÓg
Under 17s
Our under 17s are away to Spa Killarney tomorrow Monday 4th April at 7pm.
Best of luck to the boys and Mentors
Under 15s
U 15 County League Division 1B
On Wednesday night last, our under 15 boys commenced their county league competition at home to Firies. After preparing very well for the last seven weeks they hit the ground running up a score-line of 4-08 to 0-02 by halftime. Firies battled hard throughout the second half but our lads won out comfortably in the end. A great start to the league but no doubt stiffer tests lie ahead. Next game is away to Kenmare on Wednesday next.
Great to see Conal Savage back on the pitch for a brief appearance after his injury.
Team. Cian Harris, Cian Gilroy, Micheal O Connor, Matthew Rodgers, Eoghan Joy, Stephen Turner, Sam Slattery, Eoin Moriarty, Jack Joy(c), Ciaran O Connell, Luke Silles, Michael Quirke, Padraig Reidy, Gearoid Healy, Maurice Harrington.
Subs; Luke Griffin, Des Martin, Jamie Tarrant, Shane Brosnan, John Leen, Conal Savage.
Russell Cup Final
Well done to Ciaran O’Connell, Padraig Reidy and Gearoid Healy on helping St. Pats Castleisland win the Russell Cup for the first time since 1991,
It was a great achievement by our under 15 squad to have 9 players in the final representing The Green and St. Pats
Under 13s
Our U13 boys travelled to Na Gael in a damp Tralee this evening for round 2 of the County League. Our gold boys were up first against a physically bigger na Gael side and they played their hearts out all the way to the final whistle. Na Gael were much too strong overall and won out on a score line of 3-17 to 3-00. All the boys put in a great effort and can hold their heads high after this performance.
Great performances by Geariod McElligott, Darragh Lyons and Tadhg o Connor.
Our blue team played their best football of the year so far tonight against a very strong Na Gael team. Some fantastic running football and great scores by Jack Collins and Adrian o Connor kept us within 2 pints of the hosts at half time. There were some terrific battles in the centre of the field with Daragh McMahon and Jackson Brosnan flat out trying to keep the Na Gael dangermen in check.
Jack Lynch in goals played a great game and despite a late goal by Conor McCarthy Na Gael ran out the winners 5-14 to 3-09.
Overall, the lads played very well as a team and can be proud of themselves.
Under 10s
U10
On Thursday last evening U10 boys played their second Go Game away to John Mitchel’s. It was a very competitive game and Mitchel’s played with the wind in the first half. Our backs were under pressure but held their own. Michael Scanlon and Jake Sugrue were outstanding at the back in the first half of the game. Daithí O’Connor, Dara Leen and Conor Mangan kept things ticking over on the scoreboard.
In the second half of the game, we kept the ball in Mitchel’s half and piled the pressure on them. Dylan Scanlon and Jack Stack never gave up and have shown immense improvement. Thanks to Gearóid Jones (in goals), Mikey Brosnan who played both corner back and corner forward and Conor Mangan (wing forward) for coming up from U9 to help us out.
There was a great presence of teamwork on the night. Well done lads!
Thanks to the referees and John Mitchel’s coaches for a sporting game.
Academy
“Another beautiful Sunday morning well spent with our Academy kids. The field was alive with friends old and new learning and honing skills, on and off the ball. Among our new faces this week were recent arrivals to the area. We were delighted to welcome back some Ukrainian children who enjoyed a taster session with us two weeks ago. Ласкаво просимо до Ballymac.
Our U5 squad numbered 40 children this week, the largest number so far this season. Together we practiced passing and catching the ball, scoring goals and improving fundamental movement skills with an agility course and cone work. Looking forward to welcoming you all back next week.”
Merchandise
We have had lots of enquiries about jerseys/ shorts etc. All merchandise can be got through O’Neill’s on line.
The link can be found on our website or facebook page where is on the welcome page as a shop here button.
Club Shop
It is great to welcome everyone back on Sunday mornings and to see all the smiling faces.
All support to the club shop is very much appreciated as it goes back to support the running of our club.
Ladies
Senior Ladies
Our Senior Ladies are due to play Listowel next weekend at home keep an eye on our social media for details
Under 16
On Thursday evening our under 16 ladies for 2022 had their first outing, away to Cromane. We were missing three players and with such a tight squad we were going to be under pressure. This was a 13v 13 game. The first half we could see the lack of match practise and the game was put out of our reach.
The second half though we started to get our combinations right and we were able to control the game. Cromane still ran out winners thanks to such a strong first half performance.
Ballymac squad on the night was, Aoibhinn Broderick, Deborah O’Connor, Rose Brosnan, Anna Collins, Emma Daly, Alice Brosnan, Laura Kelly, Jill Quirke, Sarah Scanlon, Katie Landers, Kate Collins, Niamh Rice, Orla O’Connor and Sarah O’Rourke. Thanks to the coaches Mike Broderick, Don Brosnan, Una Kerins, Anthony Griffin and Donal Rahilly for all the work put in so far this year.
Health and Wellbeing
Our Health and Wellbeing Committee have been very busy, we welcomed a number of our new Ukrainian friends to academy this morning. There were lots of smiling faces and we look forward to having them back next week.
On Tuesday night 5th April 2022 we are holding a talk “One Good Coach “in association with Jigsaw in the club room at 8pm sharp. All very welcome.
Lotto
Play Ball Lotto Results Monday 28th March 2022
Last Monday night’s Play Ball Jackpot was conducted live on Facebook by Aidan Savage live from our pitch at U15 training. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
The numbers drawn were 20.26.4 and 31.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of € 13,400.00
The three lucky dip winners were:
€30.00: Niamh Carroll
€20.00: Tina O’Connor
€20.00: David Burke
Next week’s Jackpot is €13,500.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday 4th April after 6pm
Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or via our mobile app and our sellers are Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and The Half Way Shop. The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Pride of place goes to our Tráth na gCeist Scór na nÓg team of Dan Maloney, Brian Reidy, Oisin O’Sullivan & Donnacha Buttimer and their bainisteoir Damien Kissane, who qualified for the All Ireland final in the INEC on Sunday 3rd May.
At the Munster Final in Cashel on Sunday, the Parnells lads led the way from Cork and Tipperary after 60 team questions in the morning. Following 20 more individual questions on stage in the afternoon, Parnells just missed out on 1st place by 1 point.
However, they had already secured their place in the All Ireland Final so the journey home from Cashel was made easier. Comhgairdeas leo agus go néirí leo i gcraobh na hÉireann!
Under 7 Boys and Girls
The return to outdoor training finally arrived for Tralee Parnells under 7’s last Friday in Caherslee. As the sun was shinning down on them the young returning players took to the familiar ground like ducks to water while also welcoming some new recruits into the fold.
With the coaches guiding them through the drill stations our young stars gave it all they had and more. As always our training session ended with a few competitive games of hurling and the roar of Come On Parnells ! Congratulations to this weeks player of the week Timmy Sheehan, well done Timmy.
Senior Hurling
On a cold Friday evening under lights in Caherslee, Tralee Parnells senior hurlers suffered a home defeat to Ballyduff in Round 4 of the Co. Senior Hurling League. Missing many of their starting players, this was always going to be a tough ask for Parnells.
The situation looked difficult from early on as Ballyduff scored within a minute of throw-in followed by a couple of missed frees for the home team.
The visitors had the majority of the possession while a defensive scramble lead to Ballyduff scoring the only goal in this half. Parnells finished the half with a nice score from midfielder Cillian Litchfield. Half Time: Tralee Parnells 0-3 Ballyduff 1-6
With some substitutions and positional changes at half time the second half started as a more even affair with Parnells gaining more possession in the middle of the field.
Two points from Ballyduff were quickly followed by two points from Gearoid O’Doherty (Doc) from placed ball. Unfortunately, this was quickly followed by another Ballyduff goal. Parnells were not to be daunted and a long distance point from Killian O’Riordan on the wing spurred on the team.
Doc tapped over another free a few minutes later to try to close the gap. Unfortunately this was to be the last score from Parnells as some defensive errors by the home team allowed Ballyduff to finish strongly with 2 goals and a point.
Final score: Tralee Parnells 0-7 Ballyduff 4-9 Scorers for Parnells: G. Doherty (0-5f), Cillian Litchfield (0-1), Killian O’Riordan (0-1) Team as they lined out: Mark Ryall, Jack Doyle, Tim Kelliher, Stephen Morrissey, Darragh Moloney, Ruairi O’Sullivan, John Downey, Tadhg Reen, Cillian Litchfield, Niall Cassidy, Gearoid O’Doherty, Andrew Morrissey, Donal O’Brien, Barry Lyons, Ronan Gilsenan. Substitutes: Stephen Ryan for Donal O’Brien, Killian O’Riordan for John Downey.
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot of €4300 on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 07, 08, 15 & 24. The five €30 consolation prizes went to:
Emer Uí hOgain c/o O’Sheas Gala
Emer Uí hOgain c/o O’Sheas Gala
Kyle Vahey Fairway Heights
Sarah Walsh c/o Curragraigue
Maria Griffin Caherlaheen
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4400 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 10/04/2022 at 9-15PM. Club lotto can be played online through the club websitewww.stpatsgaaclub.com, lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or at the following outlets:
O’Sheas Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keanes of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
Rock Inn
Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends and work colleagues. The Lotto is now a critical source of funds for the Club.
We are appealing to all club members to promote our lotto at this time to ensure our clubs future viability. Please have your lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evenings.
Registration
We would like to remind any player, parents or supporters who wish to be club members for 2022 to please register now via foireann. Information on registration and foireann is available on the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com. If anyone has difficulty registering please contact any club officer or coach and we will provide help.
New Club Registrar
The Club is delighted to announce that Fiacc Murphy has taken on the role of Club Registrar. Fiacc takes over the role from Sean Daly and we wish Fiacc well in the role.
Dingle Way Challenge
As previously announced after an absence of 2 years because of COVID restrictions the Club’s key fundraiser “The Dingle Way Challenge” makes a welcome return on Sunday 5th June. This is a really important fundraiser for the Club and we ask all our members to encourage family, friends and work colleagues to participate. Registration can be completed on www.eventbrite.ie. Information on the route options is available to view on the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com.
Juvenile Academy
U5
Another good session last weekend, our last indoor session of the season. We had lots of games and movement to develop our skills. Well done to all the boys and girls who took part, especially our players of the week, Anna and Kai.
U7 Boys
Well done to Dara Moriarty who won our player of the week. All the u7s are improving every week, keep up the practicing at home and see you all next Sunday for our first outdoor training session, at St. Pats GAA Grounds, Blennerville.
U8 Girls
We were delighted to have 20 girls training on Sunday morning and welcomed Ella Sayers to the group. With such a busy group thanks to the parents we roped in as goalies for some fun scoring games. The girls are practicing all their skills weekly, they are getting fitter and faster by the week.
We split to older and younger groups for matches to finish, the girls are really grasping the concept and enjoying team play. Amazing talent by Sadie Hennessy at the junior end and great spirit and tackling by Natalie to win her first player of the week trophy at the senior end. We look forward to getting back to our home grounds in St Pats Blennerville next Sunday morning.
When we get the hang of playing on grass we’ll organise some friendly girls’ matches. Our girls will also be eligible to play mixed go games with under 7s or under 9s as the season progresses. Go St Pats!
U9 Boys
We practiced our soloing, hand passing, we also practiced our kicking at goals and sidestepping, we had great fun training for fast reactions. We finished with a fantastic game where a last minute goal for the colours won the day.
Congratulations to Flynn who won the crossbar challenge and earned himself 2 euro for his mornings work. See you all again next Sunday in st pats.
U11
Our U11’s had a great session in the sunshine at the MTU Astro last Sunday. We started with a warm-up lap where the lads were put through their paces by our minor star player Ben Sharp.
Then after some sprints, agility and pick up drills with Michael, Fiacc, John and Ben, we went into some small sided games where players worked on their support play and tackling.
We then finished with a full game where the “Bridge” team in green built what look like was an unassailable lead. However, the “Windmill” team in red fought back and brought it to a one score game but the Bridge boys held on.
We host Kerins O’Rahillys in the last of our U11 Tralee/St Brendan’s Board League games this Thursday evening. Time TBC later in the week.
We will return to St Pats grounds for training next Sunday with the time also TBC later next week. Our county league will start the following Thursday night April 14th. Keep up the practice at home. We can see some of the lads skills are improving drastically so keep up the good work!
U12 Girls
Our u12’s played their second match in the North Kerry league away to Abbeydorney on a very wet and windy Wednesday evening.
Abbeydorney started off the stronger side getting the first 2 scores of the game and controlling the game for the first 10 minutes.
A great kick out from our goalie Eve O Sullivan to Safira in centre back who burst through to feed a great ball into our forward line where Ailbhe scored a lovely point to get St. Pats on the score board. This settled our girls who started to show great skill and team effort.
It was a tight and exciting game with every player putting in a valuable effort in every position on the field. Once again Eve O Sullivan played outstanding in goals with great saves and finding her players on every kick out.
Our backs Chloe Passway, Lucy Smith, Grace Costello, Safira Ekrin, and Niamh Murphy were solid in defence winning the ball and getting it into our 2 midfielders Sarah Greaney and Aisling 0’Mahoney who worked tirelessly throughout the game on and off the ball getting into great positions to feed the ball into our forward line of Kaela Reidy, Saorlaith Costello, Ailbhe Hennessy, Alannah O Mahoney, Meaghan Barrero and Erika Balode who fought hard and put the Abbeydorney defence under severe pressure.
We saw lovely points from Ailbhe, Meaghan and Alannah. Meaghan was on top of her game sneaking 2 goals past the abbeydorney goalie.
In the second half the coaches made a few changes bringing Niamh Murphy into the forward line where she planted the ball into the back of the net. In the last seconds of the game Alannah popped the ball over the bar to level the game on the final whistle.
Well done to all the girls on a fantastic game and great team effort.
Team: Eve O Sullivan, Grace Costello, Lucy Smyth, Chloe Passway, Safira Ekrin, Niamh Murphy, Sarah Greaney, Aisling O Mahoney, Ailbhe Hennessy, Alannah O Mahoney, Kaela Reidy, Meaghan Barrero, Saorlaith Costello and Erika Balode.
Our next game is at home to Listowel Emmets on Wednesday evening at 5.30.
U13 Boys
Our under 13’s played their second game in the County League with an away game against Moyvane. While the first half was very competitive the second half was dominated by Moyvane and we found it hard to get any attacking momentum going resulting in a good win for Moyvane.
We would remind any player not registered to please register. Registration can be completed on foireann.ie and further information is available on the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com.
Our U13’s play away to Duagh in their U13 County League at 6pm on the 10th of April.
U15
Our 15’s were defeated by Moyvane last Wednesday. Our U15’s play away to St Michael’s Foilmore in their U15 County League Round 2 at 7pm on the 6th of April.
Minors
Our Minors play at home to Currow in their Round 5 of their Minor Football League at 7pm on the 4th of April.
Our Minors play away for their Round 4 game against Dromid/Waterville at 7pm on the 7thof April.
Seniors
In sunny but cool conditions St Pats started off their scoring with 3 points one from Kieran Hurley, one from Fergal O Brien and another from Brendan Poff. St Senan’s got a point and also a free was given and taken which added another point.
David O Callaghan scored another point for St Pats. As St Pat’s led Fergal O Brien came up the field to score a goal. St Senan’s replied with a point. St Pats continued to score with two points from Kieran Hurley.
David O Callaghan was awarded two frees one after another and converted both into points for St Pats. Brendan Poff scored a point for St Pats, as the minutes counted down to half time Luke Mulligan scored a goal and the half time whistle blew. The Halftime score stood at St Pats 2-09 to St Senan’s 0-03
The second half began and for a while it was St Senan’s who were scoring with points from a number of players and a free in which was turned into a point for St Senan’s. St Pats got their start when Kieran Hurley got a free and put a point on the scoreboard. St Senan’s scored a point again and then a goal quickly after.
St Pat’s Kieran Hurley replied with two points of his own. St Senan’s scored again another two point’s one from a free. St Pat’s still in the lead they added another two points one from Brendan Poff and another from David O Callaghan. The final Whistle blew and the score line stood at St Pat’s 2-14 to St Senan’s 1-11.
Each player played their part in this quick but exciting game, onwards and upwards for the seniors. Well done to all who played or came on during the match.
Our seniors play in their Credit Union Senior Football County League Round 3 away to Dromid Pearses at 6.30pm on the 10th of April.
Good Luck
To Luke Mulligan team coach and Ben Sharp player who are playing in the Munster U16.5 Final which is fixed for Friday, 8th of April at 1.30pm in Feenagh Kilmeedy GAA, Co. Limerick.
They are playing against St Flannan’s Ennis. Entrance fees are €5 Adults €3 Children for anyone who might be travelling up.
Congratulations
Huge congrats to our own Luke Mulligan and Ben Sharp who were part of the Mounthawk U16.5 team that qualified for the Munster u16.5 A football final (Frewen Cup) Wednesday the 30th with a win over the Sem from Killarney.
Luke is the team coach and Ben played a blinder in the backs. Its Mounthawk’s first ever “A” football final. Their junior ladies won the All Ireland C final last week.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Joan Lynch nee O’Shea Curraheen and Manor, Bridie Carroll Nee O’Callaghan Ballyard and Liam Brassil Abbeydorney.
THE Gleneagle INEC Arena announced today that it will host a concert in aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.
The Coronas, Gavin James, The Academic, Hermitage Green and Susan O’Neill along with MC Fergal D’Arcy are set to take to the stage in Killarney on Friday May 6 in what promises to be a unique night of music, support and hope.
All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Irish Red Cross who are providing crucial emergency aid for Ukrainians within the country as well as those who have been forced to flee Ukraine.
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Tickets go on sale on Tuesday April 5 and, it is expected to be a sell-out event.
Charlie Lamson, Head of Fundraising, Irish Red Cross said: “From all of us at the Irish Red Cross – we are grateful for the incredible support of The Gleneagle Group in putting together this historic concert in aid of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
“To have the Coronas, Gavin James, The Academic, Hermitage Green and Susan O’Neill all rowing in behind this effort means so much to us. The Irish Red Cross is steadfast in its commitment to providing emergency support to those impacted by the unfolding crisis in Ukraine and this concert will go such a long way in keeping this commitment in people’s hearts and minds. Thank you!”
Seated and standing tickets for the Concert for Ukraine at the Gleneagle INEC Arena cost from €39.50 and go on sale through Ticketmaster on Tuesday, April 5 at 9am.
Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are only permitted in the seated area. For further information or to purchase tickets visit www.inec.ie
Senior Co. League: Last Sunday Na Gaeil hosted Listry in round 2 of the County League Division 2.Na Gaeil started brightly and led by 5 points to 1 after 12 minutes and looked to be in control.
Listry worked the ball upfield for a goal to keep them in touch. Both teams added points leaving the halftime score Na Gaeil 0-10, Listry 1-6.
Na Gaeil dominated the 3rd quarter and stretched their lead to 5 points with just 15 minutes remaining. However Listry finished the last 15 minutes stronger, adding 4 points from play and 1 from a free to level the match. Final score: Na Gaeil 0-15, Listry 1-12.
Na Gaeil TV: Watch out for Na Gaeil TV’s “The Green Flag”. Last Saturday night was the launch of the final episode, episode 5. Its a showcase for everything Na Gaeil. Catch it on Na Gaeil’s Facebook page and other social media outlets.
Lotto results: Lotto 29th March 2022. No winner. Numbers drawn were 5, 17, 21, 30. Lucky dip winners of €20 each were Joseph McGarry, Tomás Ó hAiniféin, Gene & Madeline Kelly, Emer Hogan,Tim Behan. Next week’s jackpot will be €6,750.
Kerry team: Well done to the Kerry team, especially Diarmuid O’Connor & Jack Barry who retained the National League Div. 1 title against Mayo last Sunday.
Congratulations: Well done to Na Gaeil players Emer O’Sullivan, Sorcha Casey, Gráinne Quirke, Róisín O’Mahony, Kate Burke & Elsie-Peig Rogers who were part of the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí girls football team who won the Munster Post Primary Senior E Cup final beating Waterpark of Waterford by 2-18 to 3-7 last week.
U9 boys: The u 9 boys were up bright and early last Sunday and enjoyed a wonderful morning of football in Killeen. The session concentrated on tacking and passing and the coaches are delighted with the progress the boys are making!
U11 boys: Our U11s had a wonderful turnout last Sunday at training considering Kerry were playing in Dublin also. The main focus of our session was maintaining possession and hand passing. We finished up with a game of Backs and Forwards focussing on the lads being able to play in their positions. Well done everyone.
U13 boys: Na Gaeil Green played Ballymac last Sunday evening in the Co. League Round 2 at 6pm in Killeen. Great sporting game with both sides working very hard. Some fantastic scores were got by both sides and the defending was excellent and disciplined throughout.
Well done to our lads who just seemed to take their scores that bit better on the day and came out worthy winners in the end. Goalie kick outs were excellent also. Final score 3-17 to 3-0 in favour of Na Gaeil.
Na Gaeil White played at 7pm and again a very tough game. Na Gaeil started better but every time we seemed to be on top, Ballymac came back with fine scores to tighten the game up. Na Gaeil’s midfield was outstanding tonight giving a great transition from our defence to our forwards. Scores were taken very well and defence was again very disciplined.
Goalie kick outs were excellent making it easy for us to build the attack. That said Ballymac got it back to 3 points in the second half but our lads raised the standard again and finished that bit stronger. Final score was Na Gaeil 5-14, Ballymac 3-7. Thanks to Ballymac for two fine games.
U15 boys: Our u15 lads began their county league Div 3B campaign last Wednesday away to Listowel Emmets. Unfortunately Emmets proved too strong for us and won out on a scoreline of Listowel Emmets 5-10, Na Gaeil 0-14.
Team: Iarla Ó hAiniféin, Jack Kelly, Daragh Morris, Cathal Fitzgerald, Brian Heaphy, Ruadhan Clifford, Cillian Griffin, Will Somers, Jamie Schoenmaker, Jake Coffey, Conor Lucey, David Walsh, Paddy McElligott, Liam Cooper, Brian Reidy. Subs: Karl Cronin, Fionn O’Brien & Cathal O’Sullivan. Round 2 of the competition sees us away to Ardfert next Wednesday at 7pm.
U17 boys: Our minors have their final game in the County League next Thursday 7th when they travel to play Tarbert.
Registration: Player registration is now due. The family membership is a great option to help support our ever-expanding club. We have made it very easy for all parents to pay membership by following thelink to Klubfunder: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/Membership
Cúl Camps 2022: A note for your diary if you have little footballers in your house ….Na Gaeil’s Cúl Camp will be held from July 4th-8th.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.
Volunteers needed: The club is at all times looking for new volunteers. If you’d like to give a hand with our bingo on a Monday night, our lotto on a Tuesday night or maybe helping with juvenile coaching we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can contact Colm on 087-9080465.
Win a House: Win a house in Killarney with Kerry GAA. For €100 you could win a stunning new build A-rated 3 bedroom house superbly located just off the Park Road in Killarney. Kerry GAA is also running numerous other promotional draws throughout the fundraising campaign.
The earlier you purchase your “Win a House in Killarney” ticket (or tickets!) the more draws you will be entered into. Remember all tickets purchased before the deadline for each promotional draw will entitle you to be entered into all promotional draws thereafter. Support your club and support your county. Go to kerrygaa.ie and buy your ticket today. If you’re not in you can’t win!
.Andre from Ukraine with Brendan O’Brien at the Tralee Tidy Towns clean-up on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE County Clean Up Day took place on Saturday with hundreds of volunteers taking to the streets, roads and estates around Kerry.
Supported by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council the clean-up returned after a three year absence due to COVID.
In Tralee, the local Tidy Towns group organised a clean-up which was attended by a number of Ukrainian refugees. Well done to all who took part. Scroll down for photos…
Piotr Morwiac and Amber Moriarty at the Tralee Tidy Towns clean-up on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kevin Foran of KWD, Chloe Foran, Brendan O’Brien, Jansen and John O’Connell of KWD at the Tralee Tidy Towns clean-up on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMartha Farrell (right) with Ukrainian refugees Anastasia, Christian and Tatiana at the Tralee Tidy Towns clean-up on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.A group at the Tralee Tidy Towns clean-up on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanJimmy O’Callaghan, Derek Rusk and Murad Ali at the Tralee Tidy Towns clean-up on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Mary O’Donnell on the medical-grade sunscreens available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee to protect your skin as the sun arrives this spring…
WE have had a great week of sunshine and we are starting to feel the warmth coming through!
While sunshine will give us some much needed vitamin D, we all know that time spent in the sun makes our skin age faster than normal, evidenced by wrinkles and pigmentation.
To protect your skin, I recommend applying sunscreen to your face every day, all year long, 365 days a year.
At CHRC here at Bon Secours, we stock medical-grade sunscreens that are paraben and sulfate free.
My favourite is award-winning Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40, a sheer physical sunscreen that provides powerful broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
It uses a combination of zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and moisturising vitamin E and is packed with free-radical-quenching antioxidants, including a stable vitamin C, resveratrol, grape seed extract and glutathione.
It is available with or without a tint. The versatile tint blends beautifully on the skin creating a sheer healthy glow.
In preparation for summer, and in anticipation of getting into the summer wardrobe, we have more and more people coming into the clinic to treat pigmentation on their arms, hands, faces and décolleté, to return freckled, sun damaged skin to brighter, clearer skin.
Our Versa Intense Pulse Light photo-facial uses a broad spectrum of light to target pigmentation. This non invasive treatment will improve sun damage, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation with minimal downtime and discomfort.
Our IPL photo facial works to address brown and red discoloration because its spectrum of light causes minimal injury to the thickness of the epidermis but targets pigmentation and broken capillaries at its base.
These pigment and vascular structures absorb particular wavelengths of light, which allows damage only to the unwanted discoloration leaving the rest of the skin intact. The process allows minimal side effects and minimal downtime and leaves you with brighter, clearer-looking skin.
To find out more about how to prepare your skin for summer, contact us at CHRC at chrc@bonsecours.ie or 086 0786120.
.Warriors captain Fergal O’Sullivan with the trophy after the win on Saturday night.
GARVEY’S Tralee Warriors are waking up today as InsureMyVan.ie Super League champions.
The Tralee side completed a remarkable double — having won the National Cup in January — winning 78-72 in the final over C&S Neptune at the National Basketball Arena last night.
Trailing 28-25 after the first quarter, Warriors kept up the pressure but still ended up 42-38 down at half-time. In fact, at the three quarter mark they still lagged behind, 60-54.
It wasn’t until under four minutes to go that Warriors took the lead for the first time and they expanded that lead to win by 78 to 72. A monumental win then for Warriors, one that’ll be celebrated long into next week in town.
THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that February saw 25 property sales in the Tralee area in transactions fetching a total of €4,857,215.
The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in February was for a house in Chute Hall for €442,000.
The most paid in the county in one transaction was for No.5 Beechwood Grove, Kenmare, which fetched €690,000.
In all, the latest figures show there were 128 residential properties sold in Kerry in February. Here’s where and for how much the properties in the Tralee area were sold (highest price first)…
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• €442,000 TULLYGARRAN, CHUTE HALL, TRALEE
• €350,000 CAMP, TRALEE,
• €325,000 THE RED BRICK HOUSE, DROMTACKER, TRALEE
• €315,000 LASSINAGH, THE SPA,
• €310,000 9 SUNDAYS WELL, LISLOOSE, TRALEE
• €240,000 LEYLAND HOUSE, CAHERSLEE,
• €230,000 KILLEEN, OAKPARK, TRALEE
• €230,000 7 CLASHLEHANE MEADOWS, TRALEE
• €229,000 140 LEE DRIVE, BALLINORIG, TRALEE
• €215,000 88 O RAHILLYS VILLAS, TRALEE,
• €214,000 49 OAKPARK DEMESNE, OAK PARK, TRALEE
• €200,000 102 LEE DR, RATHASS, TRALEE
• €195,000 12 COIS ABHAINN CAHERWEESHEEN, TRALEE,
• €190,000 GLENMORE, BALLYVELLY, TRALEE
• €182,500 12 CUL DOIRE, KILLEEN RD, TRALEE
• €175,000 54 LAUREL COURT, TRALEE,
• €162,995 13 Deerpark Avenue, Manor West, Tralee
• €157,000 11 STRAND ROAD, TRALEE,
• €141,000 C18 EDWARD COURT, EDWARD ST, TRALEE
• €114,000 312 THE PARKLANDS APARTMENTS, IVY TERRACE, TRALEE
• €112,000 5A OAKVIEW, TRALEE
• €112,000 63 DEERPARK, MANOR WEST, TRALEE
• €105,000 17 O RAHILLYS VILLAS, TRALEE
• €80,000 62 KEVIN BARRY VILLAS, TRALEE,
• €60,720** 41 OGHAM RIAN, BALLINORIG, TRALEE
** Denotes not full market price
• For the full list of Kerry properties sold in February, click here
THERE was a big increase in new car sales in Kerry last month compared to March 2021, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
There were 276 new car registrations in the county in March 2022 compared to 185 in the same month in 2021, an increase of over 49%.
So far this year 1,120 new cars have been sold in Kerry this year, up just 2% on last year. Nationally, there were 12,935 new car sales last month, while in March 2021 there were 9,192, an increase of over 40%.
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Hyundai was the most popular make of car in Kerry in February with 53 units sold, with the rest of the Top 5 made up of Kia (38), Peugeot (31), Toyota (26) and Ford (25).
The Hyundai Tucson was the most popular model with 37 units sold, with the Kia Sportage (21), Toyota Yaris (12), Peugeot 2008 (12) and Toyota Corolla (8) making up the top five.
Diesel cars are still the most popular engine type with 111 units (down 33% on March 2021) with 75 petrol sold (down 341%).
Next is 36 petrol/electric hybrid vehicles sold, up 100% on March 2021, 35 Electric vehicles (+169%); 17 petrol/plug-in electric hybrid (+70%); one diesel plug-in electric hybrid and one petrol/gas.
THE Food Friday pageant on The Passion of Christ will again be staged in the Church of St John the Baptist, Castle St, Tralee, after a three-year enforced COVID break.
KERRY Group has suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus.
CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, will host a free online course for those supporting a loved one with cancer, beginning on Tuesday April 26.
Mary O’Donnell on the medical-grade sunscreens available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee to protect your skin as the sun arrives this spring… 
THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that February saw 25 property sales in the Tralee area in transactions fetching a total of €4,857,215.
THERE was a big increase in new car sales in Kerry last month compared to March 2021, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).