THE CBS The Green senior soccer team have qualified for the Munster A final following a thrilling victory over Gaelcholaiste Mhuire AG.
The Green established an early lead going up 2-0 inside 20 minutes through goals from Ryan Guerin and Cian Brosnan, a lead they held going in at half time.
Gaelcholaiste struck back quickly in the second half and were level inside 15 minutes. The rest of the game was a very tense affair with both teams giving their all.
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After 120 minutes the sides were still deadlocked at 2-2 so proceeded to penalties. Our keeper Dimitar Dimatrov pulled off a sensational save from Gaelcholaiste’s fifth penalty which enabled our team captain Cian Brosnan to step up and coolly slot the winning penalty.
CBS will play De La Salle from Waterford in the final next week, venue to be decided.
Career Guidance Counsellor and Educational Commentator, Billy Ryle on the interim statistics released by the CAO which heralds good news for college applicants…
Interim figures released by the Central Applications Office (CAO) suggest that the rush to college may be levelling off.
The data covers the period up to 1st March, the closing date for amending course choices. 78,012 applications have been lodged with the CAO, down 1,164 on the same time last year.
With the economy flourishing, it seems that more Leaving Cert candidates are seriously considering the ‘world of work,’ apprenticeships, traineeships and further education as alternatives to the CAO route.
It looks as if the final number of CAO applications, which will be released later in the year, will be less than last’s years record number of 84,526.
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The significant decrease in the number of mature applicants (23yrs or older) is further indication of the growth in employment. In total, there are 6,587 mature applicants, down by 2,140 or 24.5% on last year’s number.
The interim data will change slightly when late applications are taken into account and when the Change of Mind facility closes on 1st July at 5pm.
The majority of CAO applicants will be permitted to use the Change of Mind facility when it opens on 5th May to add, remove or re-order course choices, which will result in changes to the figures released for 1st March. Late applications are also accepted up to 1st May at 5pm.
Despite the decrease in CAO applications, competition for prestigious courses will again be intense if the grade inflation of the past two years is allowed for a third consecutive year.
The points race will be further fuelled by the promise to Leaving Cert students that the overall grades will be no lower than the past two years.
The guarantee was given after students argued that they would be at a disadvantage in competing with applicants from 2020 and 2021 if the playing field was not levelled.
On average, the 2022 Leaving Cert class can expect to receive at least 60 CAO points more than they would have achieved in 2019.
It will bring more CAO applicants up to very high, if not maximum, points levels, putting pressure on courses where competition is always very keen.
One wonders if it wouldn’t be wiser to return to the pre-Covid marking schemes and accept that 2020 and 2021 were abnormal years.
The relatively high number of 2021 applicants who deferred their place until 2022 could cause less place to be available this year in sought after courses.
Applications from other EU countries and from Northern Ireland and Britain are also up.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine may deter Irish students from travelling abroad to mainland Europe for third level education. On the plus side, Minister Simon Harris plans to provide extra places to ease the pressure on points.
Additional places are being targeted at courses in high demand. For example, there will be about 60 extra places in first year undergraduate medicine.
Extra places in 2020 and 2021 ensured that 50% of honours degree applicants received their top choice and up to 80% received one of their top three choices. That should be Minister Harris’ aim again this year.
Disciplines that have seen a surge in first preference applications include environment, up 35%, arts/humanities, up 6%, architecture/construction, up 11%, computing up 6%, with 3,829 applications.
As expected, a staggering 4,025 first preference applications have been lodged for engineering, much the same as last year. There is a 7% drop for primary education, compared with a 2% rise for post-primary.
Interest in health-related courses is down 12%, including a 27% fall in nursing after two difficult years of front-line care. But, against that, dentistry is up 12pc and medicine is up 1pc.
The “green wave” of applications for environment courses is up by 35%. Business/Administration is down by 3%, although it still registered a massive 8,492 first preference applications.
Applications are very much on par with current trends in a very healthy employment environment.
Applicants are keeping a very close eye on the jobs market and are acutely aware that a good qualification is a passport to a successful career.
Prospects for the 2022 Leaving Cert class look very promising. Except for a few very competitive quota-based courses, there will be a third level course on offer for the vast majority of CAO applicants. That’s how it should be!
KERRY COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING is holding an Apprenticeship Information Evening from 5pm-9pm on Thursday 24th of March at their Monavalley Campus in Tralee.
This is a free event where the public can meet a range of apprenticeship employers and chat to our Apprenticeship services team.
Companies confirmed to date include: Altrad, Dairymaster, Enercon, Energywise Ireland, FIT, J.F. Flynn Construction, McCarthy Insurance Group, Liebherr, O’Carroll Engineering, OPW, Southwest Engineering, Sligo Training Centre (Butchery Apprenticeship), TLI Group, Torc Precision Engineering Ltd.
TLI Group has announced it will create an additional 90 jobs during 2022, as it expands and grows to cater for committed infrastructure investment plans from prominent clients such as ESB Networks, NIE Networks, SIRO, National Broadband Ireland and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
The company, which employs over 850 staff across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, has recently opened a new engineering office at Monavalley in Tralee.
This dedicated engineering office is a result of continued company growth, particularly within the renewable energy industry.
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TLI Group design, construct and maintain critical utility infrastructure including electrical assets, substations and telecom networks.
The TLI Group engineering team which will be based within this facility, provide highly specialised engineering design and consultancy services to the renewable industry in the form of high voltage grid connection and substation designs.
In providing this bespoke service, the company employs a multi-disciplinary engineering team including electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineers, GIS specialists and technicians.
In the drive towards a carbon neutral economy, as set out in the National Development Plan, the company is playing a leading role in helping to deliver a brighter net-zero future.
John Tuite Managing Director commented: “We are delighted with the continued growth and success of the company. This success has been driven by the entire team at TLI Group, who deserve tremendous credit for this. The team has worked tirelessly delivering vital services and infrastructure on behalf of the customers and the communities we serve and adapted brilliantly to overcome the challenges presented by the pandemic. Looking forward, the prospects for the future of the company are excellent. Based on this, we will continue to expand our team to service these requirements as we look to play our part in delivering critical infrastructure that helps promote sustainability”.
Brendan Griffin TD formally opened the engineering office in Tralee recently and commented “It is hugely exciting to see TLI Group growing and expanding continuously over the last number of years.
“TLI Group are a well-respected brand name and to see the facilities and professional skillset within the engineering department here today is very impressive. A workforce of 850 staff and growing is testament to the group and their continued commitment to the industry”.
The company currently has a variety of employment opportunities available. These are long term career opportunities within the utilities industry, which has witnessed unprecedented investment and growth and has huge future development potential.
.Cast members of ‘Barndance’ in rehearsals for the play which will be performed in Siamsa Tire from March 9-11. Seated from left; Mags Slattery, Raphael Crowley, Rhona Johnston and Siobhan Keane. At back; John Scroope, Chris Conlon, John Patton, George Lowe and Ken Quillinan. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE’S Zyber Theatre Group begins their run of of performances tonight at Siamsa Tíre with ‘Barndance’.
The last Zyber production was ‘The Field’ back in March 2020, just before the pandemic started, so cast members are eagerly looking forward to the run.
‘Barndance’ was written by founder member of Zyber, John Fraher, and the acclaimed comedy celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
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‘Barndance’ is a play close to John’s heart and it has been performed by many theatre groups in the Munster area.
There’s also a link back to the inaugural production of 25 years ago, with the return of original cast members Mags Slattery, Ken Quillinan and John Scroope.
‘Barndance’ tells the story of Barney Kelly, a shy bachelor farmer, lives with his father and a maiden aunt. On the completion of a new barn, Barney is persuaded, unwillingly, to go into town that night to celebrate the occasion.
In the course of the day and night that follow, the back stories of the characters involved are revealed with both humour and pathos.
The play will be performed at Siamsa Tire nightly on Wednesday, March 9, Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 at 8pm.
Tickets are €19, Retired/Unemployed/Students €17. To book tickets call 066-7123055 or go to the Siamsa website by clicking here to book online.
.Stella O’Sullivan MABS , Jimmy Moloney Mayor of Kerry , Eamonn Foley and Ursula Collins of MABS pictured at the official opening of the new Kerry MABS office in Liber House, Monavalley Industrial Estate in Tralee. MABS – The Money Advice and Budgeting Service provides a free and confidential service to those who are experiencing problems with money management and debt. Photo: Domnick Walsh
KERRY MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service has officially opened its new Tralee office in Liber House, Monavalley Industrial Estate in Tralee. The new office was opened by the Mayor of Kerry, Cllr. Jimmy Moloney.
From their new office in Libre House, Kerry MABS will continue to support the people of Kerry, providing a free and confidential service to those who are experiencing problems with money management and debt.
The team of money advisers at Kerry MABS will provide advice and practical help to people in order to tackle their debts, deal with their creditors and work out solutions. MABS offers support online, over the phone and face to face.
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Speaking at the official opening, Ursula Collins, Regional Manager, South Munster MABS said; “We are delighted to mark the opening of our new office here in Tralee, where we can continue to provide the people of Kerry with the help and support they require when it comes to managing debt, be that over the phone, online and in person.
“Here at MABS, we have been helping people to deal with debt for the past 30 years and we encourage those who are finding themselves in financial difficulty to reach out and take that first step to gain control of their debt.”
MABS supports those experiencing debt in a number of areas including mortgage arrears, bank loans, overdrafts, utilities and credit cards. Their teams will support clients to maximise their income from budgeting, advice on negotiating with creditors and much more.
Eamonn Foley, Coordinator, Kerry MABS said; “The services we provide here in Kerry MABS are hugely important to help support the public in better managing their finances. With the cost of living continuing to rise, we are seeing an increase in the number of people requiring our services and support.”
“These increased costs are not matched by an increase in income and puts a lot of strain on individuals and families. We do encourage anyone who is concerned about their finances to come and speak with us as you do not already have to be in debt to avail of our services. Our new office here in Liber House allows us to expand our services now, and for future years here in Tralee. ”
For more information on the services provided by MABS, visit www.mabs.ie. To contact Kerry MABS, you can email them at kerry@mabs.ie or call them on 0818 07 2190.
KERRY County Council will supply 12o new housing units by the end of the summer.
At the March meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council, Labour Cllr. Terry O’ Brien asked the Council to confirm the number of houses currently being built in Tralee MD by the Local Authority and when they would be available for renting.
In reply, Kerry County Council supplied the construction projects in the Tralee MD and estimated completion dates.
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They are…
• Rahoonane, Tralee – 8 units, estimated to be completed by July 2022
• Ballyrickard, Tralee – 21 units, estimated to be completed by May 2022
• Croogorts, Tralee – 30 units, estimated to be completed by Aug 2022
• Lohercannon, Tralee – 61 units, estimated to be completed by Aug 2022
THE Tralee Food Festival will return on the May Bank Holiday Weekend and there’s a mouth-watering line-up of events to savour.
Tralee Food Festival has partnered with Calor Gas as its major sponsor for the festival from April 29th- May 2nd.
After what should have seen the festival mark its 6th year in 2020, the Tralee Food Festival and its committee are working hard to deliver the biggest festival yet.
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With a well renowned national partner in Calor, organisers are excited to see the festival grow in size. Calor has committed resources and expertise to support with the expanded programme of events, further cementing Tralee Food Festival as a ‘must-attend’ on the Foodie calendar.
This year’s festival will include all the regular favourites: artisan food markets in the square; street food on the Mall; two day Taste Trails; Food & Family Day; Cooking Demonstrations; Drinks Trail; live music; plus a few surprises along the way.
David Scott, the festival coordinator, said; “After a 2-year hiatus the return of the food festival is very welcome news for Tralee. TFF has always been committed to improving on the festival each year and now that we’re returning it has to be bigger than ever before and I know people are eager to get back out enjoying themselves.”
Speaking about the partnership, Jennifer Fagan, Retail Brand Manager at Calor, said: “Calor is truly delighted to be lead sponsor for the Tralee Food Festival, and in events taking place throughout the course of the weekend. Kerry is a county steeped in culture, tradition and beautiful scenery, and the festival is an opportunity to promote local businesses in a community that Calor serve. Working with local communities is important to Calor as well as supporting indigenous Irish businesses. The weekend is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the fantastic food and culinary skills of the area. Calor is proud to be involved in showcasing the very best of Tralee’s food experiences.”
This festival is supported by the Kerry County Council – Tralee Municipal District Community Support Fund.
LOCAL hospitality businesses and food services suppliers this week came together to support the Ukrainian people by coordinating a donation of food and essential items.
Five pallets of dried food and other essential items will be leaving Tralee on Wednesday with the goods expected to be delivered on Saturday to the Polish Reception centers for the Ukrainian refugees by Gary Lowham of Garyowen Transport.
The donations were made by Ballygarry Estate, Ballyseede Castle, The Rose Hotel, Manor West & The Ashe Hotels and John Lane & Sons.
Our Academy and u10s finish up this week for the 2021/2022 season.
Our u8s and u9s enjoyed games vs St. Brendan’s in Moyderwell on Sunday morning. This was great experience for all and thanks to Fergal and St. Brendan’s for hosting. Our Academy head coach, Caitriona, was very proud of the skill level displayed as well as the sportsmanship the players showed towards their team mates and the opposition.
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JUVENILES
U12 BOYS T1
TK Cougars 35-11 Tralee Imperials (28/02/22)
Tralee Imperials 34-33 St. Mary’s (04/03/22)
Q1 Tralee Imperials 12-12 St. Mary’s
Q2 Tralee Imperials 16-14 St. Mary’s
Q3 Tralee Imperials 22-19 St. Mary’s
Q4 Tralee Imperials 25-25 St. Mary’s
OT Tralee Imperials 34-33 St. Mary’s
The boys had a fantastic game tonight against St. Mary’s. The last time the sides met it was the Castleisland side who pipped the win by a single point. Similarly, it was a single point that separated the sides tonight, this time it took three extra periods to determine the winner. Tralee Imperials winning 34-33 with an outstanding performance led by top scorer Tom Dawson (20pts) who clinched the victory with the final basket.
Scorers: Tom Dawson (20), Calum Lacey (5), Shea Bowler (3), Jack Hanlon (2), Barry O’Sullivan (2), Adam O’Brien (2)
A panel of nine made the journey to Kenmare tonight. Every player had a great game. Imperials took an early lead in Q1 thanks to 6 points each from Abby and Nessa. Strong defending by Taylor and Sadhbh lead to plenty of turnovers. Kenmare battled hard in a sporting game but Imperials kept their hold winning 34 to 14 in the end. Great passing and teamwork has brought the girls on leaps and bounds.
Top scorers Nessa Kirby and birthday girl Abby Crowley.
1/3/22 County League
Tralee Imperials 24-26 St. Mary’s (01/03/22)
U12 Girls T1 played a thrilling game against St. Mary’s tonight.
Many times throughout the match the score was even. Imperials played an amazing game and kept a strong hold throughout despite St. Mary’s very strong team.
In the 3rd quarter Imperials displayed amazing defence skills.
The score was 24-24 with seconds to go. Unfortunately, St. Mary’s got the winning basket just on the whistle.
Final score Tralee Imperials 24-26 St. Mary’s
Top scorer: Nessa Kirby 9 points
U14 Girls T1
U14 GIRLS T1
St. Mary’s 38-28 Tralee Imperials (05/03/22)
U14 T1 were away to Castleisland for the first of 2 matches this weekend. The first half was a tight affair with both defences well on top and scores at a premium.
Imperials led 13 – 7 at half time with scores coming from Emily Flynn, Sophie Mitchell, Anna Chute and Saoirse McCarthy.
The third quarter was a purple patch for Castleisland with Imperials struggling with Castleisland’s full court press. Imperials ended the quarter 28 – 17 behind with Imperials scores coming from Ciara Costello and Emily Flynn.
Imperials rallied in the last quarter and played some good team basketball finally overcoming Castleisland’s pressure. Scores coming from Anna O’Sullivan, Priya O’Donovan and Sophie Mitchell. The girls were never able to bridge the gap however and tired in the last few minutes. The game ended 38 – 28 to Castleisland.
Top Scorers – Sophie Mitchell 6
Saoirse McCarthy 5
Emily Flynn, Anna O Sullivan 4
Anna Chute 3
Priya O Donovan, Ciara Costello 2
Tralee Imperials 10-26 St. Paul’s (06/03/22)
The Girls were out again less than 15 hours after their loss to St. Mary’s, this time against a very strong St Paul’s team. Again this was a game where both defences were well on top. Strong inside defensive work from Emily Flynn and Anna O’Sullivan kept St. Paul’s to 6 points in the first quarter. On the other end Imperials struggled to convert with 4 points coming from Saoirse McCarthy and Sophie Mitchell.
The second quarter was again neck and neck with Anna Chute scoring well for imperials. Half time score 10 – 8 to St Pauls.
The third quarter Imperial continued to play high pressure defence which resulted in numerous steals and turnovers. Unfortunately, the girls were unable to concert these chances and ended the quarter 16- 10 behind.
In the final quarter Imperials gave it their all and put pressure on every St Paul’s ball resulting in numerous turnovers. Despite some excellent play which produced some good scoring opportunities Imperials were unable to convert. It was unfortunately one of those quarters where someone put a lid on the basket and good shot after good shot rolled around the rim and fell out. Fatigue finally caught up with the girls and St. Paul’s were able to get a few late baskets on the fast break to see the match out. Final score 26 – 10.
Top scorers
Saoirse McCarthy, Anna Chute 4
Sophie Mitchell 2
A disappointing weekend of basketball for the girls but an excellent learning experience and a lot of positives for the girls to build on.
U14 Girls T2
U14 GIRLS T2
St. Paul’s 28-27 Tralee Imperials (06/03/22)
Our U14 Girls Team 2 played their final league game of the season on Sunday morning against St Pauls at Kilcummin.
With narrow defeats in their recent games, both teams were looking to get back to winning ways.
Quarter 1 began well for Imperials, a strong defensive effort led by Naomi Osibodu and Katie Enright providing the foundation for some fast breaks.
Imperials got on the scoreboard early in the quarter with excellent scores from Juliette Gleeson and Caoilinn Culloo. Imperials were really limiting the St Pauls offence with some great defensive pressure. Maria Walsh and Naomi Osibodu were really to the fore during the quarter and added to the Imperials account.
Imperials with a slender 2-point lead of 10 – 8 at the end of Quarter 1.
Quarter 2 began with St Pauls taking control of the game. Imperials were really on the back foot, defending well but struggling to keep St Pauls at bay.
Grace Reilly opened the Imperials account early in the quarter after a strong run from defence. This was to be the only Imperials score of the quarter as St Pauls
exerted a massive influence on the game. St Pauls executing a full court press with Imperials struggling to overcome the pressure. St Pauls added some scores on the board to race into a 20 – 12 lead at the end of quarter 2. Imperials with everything to do to stay in the game.
In quarter 3 Imperials began to get to grips with the St Pauls threat, Imperials overcoming the press and beginning to transition at pace. Sarah Slattery opened the Imperials account with a massive score, lifting the Imperials team with a noticeable rise in volume from the strong Imperials support.
Naomi Osibodu added to the Imperials account during the quarter after a great run and fantastic layup, Naomi having the game of her life and contributing massively to the effort. With the Imperials revival gathering momentum, Caoilainn Culloo stormed into the game adding 4 to the Imperials account leaving the score line at 26 – 20 at the end of quarter 3.
When the story of the U14 Team 2 season is told, all will know that the girls are never beaten until the final whistle blows, Sunday morning was no different, the 4th quarter being a classic with both teams giving it everything, Imperials nudging their way back into contention, with both sets of supporters creating a memorable atmosphere for the girls.
Imperials also limited St Pauls to 2 during the quarter with a massive defensive effort, while creating multiple opportunities in offence.
St Pauls were also in foul trouble mid-way through the quarter with Imperials visiting the free throw line.
With 4:54 on the clock, Imperials needed something to get back in the game, the team rallied brilliantly led by Grace Reilly. Grace did what Grace does, brought the game to the opposition and lifted her teammates in the process. Grace drove continuously at the St Paul’s defence creating opportunities and drawing fouls. Grace added 3 in succession from the free throw line to move Imperials within 5 of St Paul’s.
Aoife O’Connell added to the Imperials account with a superb score after strong defensive work from Naomi Osibodu.
As the clock ticked down to full time, Imperials were back to the free throw line. Naomi Osibodu with the free throws and 55.4 on the clock. With the pressure at its highest, Naomi added both free throws to move Imperials to within 1 of St Pauls. The final seconds were scintillating with both teams giving it 100%. St Paul’s taking the deserved win on a score line of 28 – 27.
Congratulations to St Pauls on a fantastic win and for a very enjoyable and competitive game,
Thanks as always to the Table Officials and Referee.
Thanks to the supporters of both teams who created a great atmosphere for the girls.
As the old proverb goes, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, that step for our U14s began on May 11th 2021, when
summer basketball began for Imperials. It’s been a fantastic journey with all of the twists and turns that we expect from the basketball season.
As the season now draws to a close, Brenda, Leanne and William would like to acknowledge this exceptional group of girls.
The girls playing 10 games in the league, winning 7 and losing the remaining 3 by a cumulative total of 4 points ( 2 + 1 +1).
As we say every week, it’s not the winning or losing that counts, it’s the team work, the effort, the application, the bond, and most of all that team spirit, that was in evidence in abundance. In this regard, the girls have been amazing. The girls have been a credit to themselves and their families and wonderful ambassadors for Tralee Imperials. We’re proud to have been part of the journey. We look forward to seeing all of the girls back on the court soon, in the Blue and White of Tralee Imperials.
A final word of thanks to KABB and our own Tralee Imperials Committee who make all of this possible.
Imperials scorers.
Caoilainn Culloo 8
Naomi Osibodu 6
Grace Reilly 5
Juliette Gleeson 3
Maria Walsh 1
Sarah Slattery 2
Aoife O’Connell 2
U16 BOYS T1
Rathmore 45-66 Tralee Imperials (06/03/22)
On Sunday 6th March we travelled to Rathmore for our fourth county league game. Due to injuries we were again shorthanded and only had five u16 players available. We were delighted to have Ruairi and Conor join us from the U14 team and they proved crucial in giving the boys some rest during the game.
We started the game very well and jumped out to an early lead with Sean Og and Tomas prominent in the first quarter. Rathmore made a comeback towards the end but we went in to the first break ahead 23-28.
William and Sean Heaslip stepped up the defense in the second quarter and with strong rebounding from Tadgh we extended our lead but with tiredness creeping in we allowed Rathmore to end the half level at 33 points apiece.
Ruairi and Conor from the U14s team were very solid in this quarter and this allowed us to rest some of our starters.
We stepped up our defense even more in the second half and only conceded 12 points in the whole half. Our fast break game was outstanding and we created a lead early in the third that we never relinquished. We led 52-41 at the end of the third quarter and saw out the game in the fourth to win 66-45. Conor got a great block near the end and Ruairi hit a jump shot to cap off a great team performance.
The boys gained great experience which will stand to them in the future.
Top scorers were:
Tomas 25
Sean Og 16
William 14
Sean H 5
Tadgh 4
Ruairi 2
U16 BOYS T2
Tralee Imperials 32-63 Tralee Tigers (03/03/22)
U18 GIRLS T2
Tralee Imperials 20-50 TK Vixens (02/03/22)
SENIORS
SENIOR LADIES
St. Brendan’s 67-26 Tralee Imperials (28/02/22)
MONTHLY TRAINING FEE
Monthly training fees for juvenile (u12-u18) and senior teams can be paid online via ClubZap app or the Club Shop on the website https://www.traleeimperials.ie/products
Any queries email imperialsbc@gmail.com
TRALEE WARRIORS
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors survived a fourth quarter scare in the local derby vs KCYMS. The Killorglin side came within 4 points of Warriors with just minutes to go but big scores from Daniel Jokubaitis secured the win for Tralee
Congratulations to the U20 Warriors and our very own Zygi Kaletka who are through to the U20 national league semifinal following a 63-67 win away to Fr. Matthew’s at the weekend.
U20 Warriors
SCHOOL ALL-IRELANDS
Congratulations to Tralee Imperials players Aisling Hanafin (u18s) and Sorcha Casey (u18s & u16s) who won u19B All Ireland final with Gael Cholaiste Chiarrai. Sorcha also just missed out on a second win in the u16B final by one point to ISK Killorglin.
LÁ ‘LE PÁDRAIG: We, the people of The Rock, will march in celebration of our National Apostle, Saint Patrick, on Thursday 17th March. The 16th Man, the faithful followers, young and old, will assemble in John Joe Sheehy Road at 11.30am and will proudly march down the Bóthar Buí to The Mall.
The Bishop Denis Moynihan Cup (county championship) and the Michael O’Connor Cup (club championship) will be carried triumphantly in the parade. Everybody welcome! Expect text, boys….mentors will be in contact with details. And, tar éis na paráide, all Rock fans may continue to journey to Connolly Park for the BIG GAME in which Wayne’s Warriors will challenge Gníomh go Leith in the 1st round (division 1) of the Senior County League. Cluiche mór! Throw-in at 2pm. A great day is being planned at our headquarters agus beidh fáilte roimh chách. Iarraimid ort, a Phádraig, guí orainne, Gaela!
CÚPLA FOCAL: Dia duit! An bhfuil tú chun Gaeilge a labhairt an tseachtain seo? Bain triail as cúpla focal, más é do thoil é. Mar shampla: Nach bhfuil an aimsir go deas? Tá sé ag cur báistí. Tá ocras orm, a Mham! Beidh an scoil dúnta Lá ‘le Pádraig. Beidh mé ag máirseáil sa pharáid. Táim chun geansaí dubh agus ómrach a chur orm. An mbeidh tusa ann? An Charraig Abú!
PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Our 8th Under 7 football session will take place at 11.00am on Sunday next (13th) in the CBS PRIMARY School i gCluain na Lobhar. Who’s looking forward to next Sunday morning? Fáilte mhór roimh dhaoine nua. We are hoping, má bhíonn an aimsir i gceart, to be able to train outdoors from Sunday March 20th.
PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): The Under 9 boys will have their eighth session of this season on The Green CBS Astroturf pitch at the early time of 10.00am on Sunday next (13th). More great football ahead! Tá sárpheileadóírí sa ghrúpa seo! We are hopeful, má bhíonn an aimsir go maith, to be able to train outdoors ar an bhfear glas from March 20th (Sunday).
MÓRBHUÍOCHAS: Gabhaimid ár mbuíochas le lucht bainistíochta na scoileanna a chuir fíorchaoin fáilte romhainn ag tús an tséasúir seo: Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí, Meánscoil na mBráithre Críostaí agus Bunscoil Naomh Eoin i mBalluamhnach.
PEL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): The Under 11 boys will be in action at 11.00am on the Astroturf at The Green CBS on Sunday next, 13ú Márta. More brilliant football will be exhibited by our boys who are eagerly looking forward to their upcoming big matches: County League….(a) Round 1 on April 14th….(b) Phase 2 on June 2nd. Sunday March 20th, weather permitting, has been earmarked for the start of our outdoor green grass sessions.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) We had no U13 games last weekend due to fields being unavailable. We have been scheduled to play the John Mitchel Club boys in the next round and both games, A and B, will be played in Ballyseedy. The first game is scheduled for this Wednesday (9th) at 6pm and the other will take place on Sunday (13th) at 4pm. Coaches will be in contact re panels for the games. Expect text, boys! (ii) Training will take place on Tuesday evening (5pm to 6pm), on Friday evening (6pm to 7pm) and on Sunday morning (depending on matches). All training sessions are held in the MTU and hopefully we will be back to Connolly Park shortly for home training. Boys, have you paid your membership fee? (ii) Round 1 of our County League will take place on March 27th. Fixtures: (a) Division 2 (15-a-side) teams….AdeS A, An Ghaeltacht, Baile Mhic Eileagóid, Cill Chuimín, Léigiún, Na Gaeil. (b) Division 10 (11/13/15-a-side) teams….AdeS B, An Ghaeltacht B, Baile Mhic Eileagóid B, Cill Chuimín B, Léigiún C, Na Gaeil B. (iii) Phase 2 County League will be played on 22nd May….for your diary.
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training will take place on Sunday next in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also be held on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday. Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. It is expected that our interclub games will be played on Wednesdays. (ii) Our County League matches will take place from 30th March (round 1) to 27th April. Division 1A (15-a-side) teams….AdeS, An Ghaeltacht, Glenflesk, Na Mistéalaigh, An Léigiún, An Spá (Cill Airne). Division 9 (11/13/15-a-side) teams…AdeS B, Firies B, Kilcummin B, Legion B, Listowel Emmets B. The semi-finals will take place on 4th or 11th May and the finals will be on 11thor 18th May. (iii)The Central Region games are expected to be from 22nd June to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed.
PEIL NA CHÉAD BHLIANA (Corn Aodháin Uí Chonchúir): (i) Roinn A (21ú Márta): Coláiste Bhréanainn v The Green; 28ú Márta: Cnoc an tSeabhaic v Coláiste Bhréanainn; 4ú Aibreán: The Green v Cnoc an tSeabhaic. (ii) Roinn C (21ú Márta): Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Tairbeart; 28ú Márta: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Coláiste Pobail Oileán Ciarraí; 4úAibreán: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Meánscoil an Leitriúigh (Castlegregory).
FAOI 16½: Gaiscígh Faoi 16 an Ghaelcholáiste were in action last week. Rockie brothers, Gavin agus Luke Ó Cathasaigh, led their team into battle against a strong Coláiste Phádraig (Oileán Ciarraí) panel. A ‘rock’ solid performance by both teams wasn’t enough to put the scoreline in GCC’s favour. Hope remains firm for clubmates Luke Mac Gearailt agus Marc Ó Loinsigh to make a speedy return from injury. Gaelcholáiste look forward to their next tie in the coming weeks; go n-éirí an t-ádh leo. (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh, comhfhreagraí GCC).
CORN AN RUISÉALAIGH (FAOI 15½): Dé Céadaoin (16th)….Mercy Mounthawk v The Sem and The Green v Scoil Idirmheánach Chill Orglan.
PEIL FAOI 17: (i) Minor Training: gym on Monday at 6pm and outdoor on Thursdays at 5pm. (ii) Further U17 information in senior notes.
CIARRAÍ: Good wishes to Kerry and to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Greg Horan and Jack Ó Sé (painéal breise) v Maigh Eo. Go n-éirí go geal leo.
LOTTO: Míle buíochas le gach duine a thugann tacaíocht dár lotto agus do na gnólachtaí seo a leanas: (i) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Terry’s Butcher Shop, Páirc na Darach, (iii) Husseys’ Deli, Cé an Phrionsa, (iv) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (v) Maguires, Butchers, Caherslee, (vi) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (vii) Paudie Commane’s Book Shop, Sráid na Carraige, (viii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie. Mórbhuíochas ó chroí don tacaíocht go léir.
SCÓR ’22: (i) An mbeidh An Charraig páirteach i Scór ’22? We’d need to ‘register’ our Scór na nÓg (Faoi 17) representatives this week. The Kerry finals of Scór na nÓg are scheduled for 4.30pm on Sunday 20th March in the Glenbeigh GAA Sports Centre. TheMunster Scór na nÓg finals are scheduled for Sunday 3rd April in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, and the All-Ireland finals will be held in the INEC, Killarney, on May Sunday (1st May). (ii) The 4-person TABLE Scór na nÓg quiz competition will take place on Friday 11th March. (iii) 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. Scór rules and information may be read on kerrygaa.ie or on Google. Scór competitions: Singing (one song), Recitation or Story, Ballad Group (2 songs with harmony, 2-5 people), Music Group (two tunes, 3-5 people), Léiriú (Sketch), Figure Dance, Set Dance and Quiz Boird (4 people). If you’re interested in partaking, please contact Siobhán de Paor now. (iv) Scór na Sinsear is scheduled for October 2022.
THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, will travel to the United States next week for a number of engagements during the St. Patrick’s Day period.
He begins his official visit at the weekend by travelling to Listowel’s Sister City of Shawnee in Kansas where he will dedicate the new Listowel Park.
He will review the Shawnee St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday with Mayor Michelle Distler and meet members of Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, council members, State Representatives and the ‘Visit Shawnee’ Tourism Group.
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Cllr Moloney will be in New York on Monday next for an evening meeting hosted by the American Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the Irish Consulate.
The New York leg includes meetings with IDA Ireland and Tourism Ireland, and an official visit to the Ellis Island Memorial Park in New York Harbour as a guest of the Ellis Island Foundation’s President, Mr. Jesse Brackenberry.
Here more than 3.5 million Irish immigrants were processed during its 63 years in operation from 1891 to 1954.
On St. Patrick’s Day, the Cathaoirleach will attend a breakfast event with the new Mayor of New York, Mr. Eric Adams, at his residence in Gracie Mansion.
He will also lay a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial with members of the New York Fire Department of Kerry descent and attend Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
He will later join members of the Kerry Association and Kerry Pipers on the traditional parade down 5th Avenue and attend a meeting of Irish diaspora groups hosted by Minister Eamon Ryan at the Irish Consulate.
On Friday 18 March, Cllr Moloney will attend a tourism briefing co-hosted by Tourism Ireland and Shannon Airport for the Tri State Travel Trade which features Kerry.
That evening he will attend the Annual Kerry Association Dinner in Yonkers. He will be accompanied in the US by John Griffin, County Tourism Officer.
NA Gaeil GAA Club have just launched a new weekly show on YouTube.
‘The Green Flag’ is a show that features an array of characters curated by host Denis Sugrue.
The show is put together by Denis Moriarty and James Costello with technical support from Mark O’Connor and Brian O’Shea, Mary Quirke assisting with production and script.
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Following on from the success of their online race night in 2020 and 2021 — where guests from all over the world tuned in — they decided to try a new vehicle for getting club news out and about.
Na Gaeil are hoping people will like, comment, share and most importantly subscribe so they never miss a video. You can view the first one below…
KERRY College of Further Education and Training is holding its Open Week event from Tuesday to Thursday, March 22nd to 24th, offering the public the opportunity to explore its campus locations in Tralee (Clash Road, Monavalley) and Listowel.
Kerry College Killorglin Campus, who specialise in Outdoor Education & Training, will be onsite in the Monavalley Campus for the three days to provide an opportunity to explore how a career in the great outdoors might be for you.
Kerry College doors are open to everyone – including school tours, parents/guardians and walk-ins.
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It is a chance for parents, school leavers, job seekers, career changers, those who wish to re-skill or up-skill, and guidance professionals to see the range of full-time and part-time courses for employment, college progression, professional development, and apprenticeships on offer.
People can meet with teachers, instructors, students, apprentices, employers, guidance counsellors and admissions officers who will be on hand to answer any of your questions.
They can learn about courses, progression opportunities, application information, learner information, learner supports and more – both further education and employment.
The events planned for Open Week include tours, activities, demonstrations, presentations and prize draws.
Kerry College is also hosting the Ireland Skills National Final for Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship at the Monavalley Campus on the 23rd & 24th.
Guided tours of the campus locations will be held. School Tour/Group bookings can be made by contacting the Admissions Office at 066-714 96 96 or emailing: openweek@kerrycollege.ie
.Fun at the Austin Stacks Race Night on Friday. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
RACE NIGHT: Our thanks to Adrienne McLoughlin for the following report. There was a good turnout for the re-scheduled Austin Stacks GAA Race Night which was held at the clubhouse in Connolly Park on Friday 4th March.
This event was organised to raise funds to alleviate the costs of running the juvenile boys and girls football and finance pitch maintenance and upgrades.
The operation of the event on the night was co-ordinated by Fundraising Events Group with their Sales and Marketing Director, Jimmy Bouchier operating the night’s ten races. The last race was an auction race with the bids being taken by Eddie Barrett.
The Senior Mens Team were in attendance with The Bishop Moynihan Cup (Co. Championship) and the Ladies Senior team were also well represented.
Well done to the organising committee who put in a huge amount of time and effort in promoting and running the event.
On the night the race betting and prize presentations were conducted by Bernie Mannix, Mary Fitzmaurice, Marie Jordan and Lauren Barrett.
Vouchers were presented to Angelina Moriarty and Ger Breen for being the Best Dressed Racegoers on the night. Some photos attached.
The next fundraising event on the calendar is the Golf Classic on Friday 25th March at Tralee Golf Club.
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 PLUS LGFA CLUB REWARDS SCHEME – Help our Ladies Club get a new set of Jerseys! Each time Lidl Plus registered users spend more than €30 in their local Lidl store and scan their app at the till until Sunday 27th March, they will receive a stamp on their digital stamp card.
Alternatively, ask the cashier to add your shopping points to our Club Treasurer’s number – 086 0767415. Multiple stamps can be earned in each shop if a multiple of €30 is spent (€60 = 2 stamps, €90 = 3 stamps, etc.) and once six stamps have been collected, users can submit their completed stamp card via the app where their stamps are then added to their chosen club’s total.
GOLF CLASSIC: A reminder that our Golf Classic takes place on Friday 25th March in Tralee Golf
Club. Full details are available on the club’s website at www.austinstacks.ie.
SENIOR FOOTBALL: Austin Stacks 4-9; St. Pats 0-8.
With a narrow one point defeat against John Mitchels in the opening round and round 2 against Ballymac postponed to another date, our round 3 game in the Tralee/St. Brendans League, played under lights at the Mitchels pitch on Saturday evening (5th March), saw us back to our winning ways with a near perfect performance from all 20 who lined out during the course of the hour.
Pats went into an early two points lead before Gearóid Fitzgerald opened our account with a goal in the 9thminute. Cian Purcell then pointed for us in the 16th minute but Pats added three more to leave them ahead by one (0-5 to 1-1) as half time approached. But in the closing minutes of the half we scored a goal and two points – Conor Myers with the goal and a point and the other point by Gearóid Sheehan – to leave us ahead by four at the break (2-3 to 0-5.
We had the perfect start to the second half. Barry Shanahan won the throw-in, passed to his mid-field colleague, Michael O’Donnell who found Conor Myers, who linked up with Gearóid Sheehan with the ball eventually finding Gearóid Fitzgerald who pointed after just 20 seconds.
Further points followed from Michael O’Donnell, Cian Purcell and Gearóid Fitzgerald with Pats adding three of their own by the 51st minute which left us still with that four points lead which we had at half time.
However that was Pats last score of the game while we went on to add two more goals and two points during the remaining ten minutes of the game. David Mannix scored the two points with our two goals coming late on. Eoghan Carroll was already giving a man-of-the-match performance before he scored our third goal with the final score and goal of the game coming from second half substitute, Donagh McKivergan.
Team: Ben Quilter, Luke Chester, BarryWalsh, Niall Fitzmaurice, Eoghan Carroll (1-0), Donagh McMahon, Dara Barry Walsh, Barry Shanahan, Michael O’Donnell (0-1), David Fitzmaurice, David Mannix (0-2), Gearóid Sheehan (0-1), Cian Purcell (0-2), Gearóid Fitzgerald (1-2), Conor Myers (1-1).
Subs used: Ruairí O’Connell (1m), John Murphy (40m), Andrew Morrissey (46m), Donagh McKivergan (49m) (1-0), Killian Litchfield (52m).
Just after the start of the game Donagh McMahon suffered a back injury and had to be replaced. We all wish Donagh a full and speedy recovery.
It was good to see Ben Quilter and Cian Purcell making their Senior debuts as well as Ruairí O’Connell and Killian Litchfield who made their first Senior starts in the opening round against John Mitchels a fortnight ago.
The first round of the Co. League takes place on St. Patricks Day (Thursday). The game in Connolly Park against Gneeveguilla throws in at 2pm.
MINOR FOOTBALL: After a draw in round one, away to Keel/Listry, a week ago we now travel to Killorglin on this Saturday (12th March) for a round 2 game against Laune Rangers. Please note that the throw-in time has now been brought forward to 2pm. Then we have home games in the remaining three rounds against Dr. Crokes (19th March), Kenmare Shamrocks (26th March) and Kilcummin (4th April). The League will conclude with two semi finals and a final.
THE C TEAM: Kevin O’Carroll informs us that the C Team will be back in action again this season and they have already commenced training – at CBS The Green on Friday nights at 7pm and in the Club Gym on Monday nights at 8pm. Anyone interested are more than welcome to join the group.
We are away to Keel B in the opening round of the Co. League on Saturday, 26th March Our three other games in the League are at home to Laune Rangers C (16th April),away to Listry B (7th May) and at home to Kerins O’Rahillys C (18th June) . In the meantime we have a challenge game against a visiting Belfast team on the week-end after next with firm details yet to be finalized.
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 are now up and running again on the usual Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp. It’s great to see the number of players increasing again on a weekly basis.
CLUB LOTTO: Monday Night’s (7th March) Jackpot, worth €4,050 was not won. The numbers drawn were 12, 28, 29, 30. The €20 winners were Elisha Dowling and Tony Hennessy, both c/o The Club; Mandy Furey, c/o On-Line; Kay Browne, c/o The Brogue; and Shane Bastible, c/o Flynn’s Furniture..
Next Monday’s Jackpot will be worth €4,100.
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: Maurice (Mossie) Quirke, Blennerville and formerly Derrymore; Hugh Davey, Kilcock (Co. Kildare) (nephew of former Club Vice Chairman, Pat Joe McQuinn); Kathleen (Kay) O’Brien, Dublin and formerly Listellick; and James O’Sullivan, St. Brendans Park.
A TRALEE student is one of 30 students from around Ireland taking part in a BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp this week.
Eighteen year old Coren Hughes, a student at Mercy Secondary School is taking part in the Bootcamp which runs from Monday to Thursday this week.
The BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp was established in 2010 by BT and is delivered in partnership with Nova UCD to give students the commercialisation skills they need to develop their BT Young Scientist & Technology project ideas into viable business ventures.
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A total of 30 students from eight counties, including winners of the 58th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2022, Aditya Joshi and Aditya Kumar, will take part in the four-day event in the hopes of claiming the highly coveted titles of “Best Group” and “Best Individual”.
All those taking part in the Bootcamp this year were participants in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, held virtually in January, and have been selected from the pool of prize winners shortlisted from special awards, category winners and top four award recipients.
The students will be working throughout the week on six projects, selected by the judges from the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2022. A member of the original project team will work with four other Bootcamp students on their project, and they will develop the idea further based on the workshops they take part in throughout the week.
The students will experience first-hand the world of technology, commercialisation, business propositions and entrepreneurship, with the culmination of the four-day programme seeing the students pitching their ideas to an expert panel of judges.
Our next club lotto draw will take place tonight, Monday March 7th at The Paddy Burke Memorial Park 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.
Club Visit:
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA were delighted to welcome Government Chief Whip and Minister of State with Responsibility for Sport, The Gaeltacht and Defence Jack Chambers T.D and Minister for Education Norma Foley T.D to our club grounds on Sunday, March 6th following on from the recent €150,000 announcement under the Sports Capital Programme. Our club committee and representatives of GAA4All met both Ministers and were happy to show them of the improvements made to the facility in recent years whilst also discussing future plans to cater for our growing community. It was also an opportunity to express our gratitude for the recent Government grant award which will enable us to carry out further works in the time ahead.
Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Result
Our Milltown/Castlemaine Senior ‘A’ side who are kindly sponsored by Almas Takeaway and Bathrooms4U travelled to Cromane on Saturday last, March 5th for Round 5 of the Mid Kerry Senior Football League and came away victorious on a scoreline of 1-17 to 0-07. There was just one score between the side at the half time interval at 1-5 to 0-5 but Milltown/Castlemaine produced a very commanding second half performance, outscoring the hosts 0-12 to 0-2 in the process to run out thirteen point winners. They now have two wins from their opening three competitive fixtures in the 2022 season.
Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine will host Laune Rangers ‘B’ in Round 6 of the Mid Kerry Senior Football League on Sunday next, March 13th at 11:45am at The Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.
Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League Division 4A: Result
In a rescheduled Round 1 fixture of the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League Division 4A on Sunday, March 6th, Milltown/Castlemaine had a good victory at home to Kerins O’Rahillys, winning on a scoreline of 5-10 to 0-06.
Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League Division 4A: Fixture
In Round 2 of the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football League next weekend, Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Northern Gaels at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 12th.
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club Membership 2022
Membership Due
Membership fees for 2022 are now due. Club membership is open to Adult Players, Adult Non-Players, Juvenile Players and Families and New Members are always welcome.
Membership can be paid online at the following link:
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 in the attachment.
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.
Finally, while we are delighted to see so many people using our walking track facility as it provides an excellent safe and illuminated amenity for the community. We do require walkers to be Walking Track Members to help cover the maintenance, lighting and associated costs required to sustain the facility.
Walking Track Membership is automatically included as part of your 2022 GAA Club Membership benefits.
Membership Day – Sunday, March 20th, 2022
We plan to have a Club Membership Day at Paddy Burke Memorial Park on March 20th, 2022; the day of our first home County League game. People will be able to join in person on that day by cash, cheque or card.
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.
Lee Strand Tralee / St Bendan’s Senior League Result
Sunday Mar 6th
Churchill 0-08 Kerins O Rahilly’s 2-5
Fixture:Tralee / St Bendan’s Senior League sponsored by Lee Strand.
Sunday 13th @ 12:30.
Kerins O Rahilly’s v Na Gaeil
Senior County League Rd 1
Legion v Kerins O RAHILLYS
Provisionally fixed for Weekend of March 20th
Club Executive confirm senior management for 2022.
Senior Team,
Will Harmon, Daniel Murphy,Paul Ryan & John O Connor .
Junior management of Eugene McGrath, Barry O Shea and Daniel Nix.
Pat Healy Cup
Our seniors play AIB All Ireland Club team next Friday at 6pm in Caherslee for Pat Healy Cup,club very honoured that AIB coming to play us for this trophy given Pat Healy’s long association as Chairman of our club.
2022 Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship Draw
Group B
Austin Stacks
Kerins O Rahillys
Dr Crokes
Templenoe
Minor Football League
Div 4A
Kerins O Rahillys
Milltown/Castlemaine
Castleisland Desmonds
John Mitchels
An Ghaeltacht
Northern Gaels
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
As competitions are about to kick off we wish our players and their coaches the best. Everyone deserves full credit for the magnificent attitude you have had over the past two years. We hope to have even much more enjoyment and look forward to your continued support in 2022 .
BIRTHDAY WISHES
A big happy birthday to Declan Quill …
GAELIC4GIRLS
We are delighted to announce that our Gaelic4Girls programme commences on Saturday, March 19th in Ballyrickard pitch.
Never played , retired too early or not registered with the LGFA and will be 8-12 years of age this year ….Then the place to be Saturday week at 11a.m. is Healy Park, Ballyrickard, V92 E264 for an exciting 10 week programme. The total cost of this is €12.50 which includes an awesome Gaelic4Girls jersey- only available to participating girls.
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U12s who played an enjoyable challenge match in Ballyrickard v Legion last Saturday morning. It’s great to be back!
U12 GIRLS
Firstly, birthday wishes to our wonderful bubbly coach Mary!
A great performance by our young ladies who were under a lot of pressure from our visiting team Legion. We were rusty starting out and it took us time to get into the game. After we gathered ourselves, the scoring boots went on for the points to come our way.
A great show of determination from both teams!
Many thanks to Legion for coming in on what was a glorious Saturday morningin Ballyrickard. Well done to everyone! Thanks also to Frank McLoughlin who was an excellent referee and explained to girls why and what they did wrong as required during the game .
From next week onwards there will also be training in the evening time.
U14 GIRLS
Our coaches are looking at playing a challenge match next Thursday in St. Senans. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
This week sees our U14s out in their first competition of the year … the Non Co. Player League next Sunday.
It would be great if you could get out to support the girls especially as we have home advantage in round 1…. so no excuses! Details will be posted on our Facebook page during the week.
Best of luck to all involved.
U16 GIRLS
Again this year these young ladies will compete in division 2 of the Co. League. In their group, they will meet Scartaglin, Abbeydorney, Fossa, Glenflesk, ISG, Moyvane / Duagh and Rathmore.
Round 1 will be played on or before March 22nd and we are away to Scartaglin.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at training during the week and remember if you have any friends who are interested in joining they are more than welcome!
MINORS
Our minor ladies are in division 3 this year along with Beale / Ballyduff, Castleisland Desmonds, Fossa, Moyvane and Scartaglin. We have home advantage for our first game when we meet Fossa on April 1st… time etc. TBC.
SENIOR LADIES
Our football season resumes for 2022 on March 20th with the Donal Curtin Cup. We are in division 4 . Also in our group are John Mitchels, Glenflesk, Dingle, Beale, St. Pats/ Churchill, Rathmore B and Southern Gaels B. We are away to Dingle in Round 1.
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open . Everyone has to be registered before they can train or play. This is all done through Foireann, you need to sign in to register and pay.
This is the link:
https://returntoplay.gaa.ie/
If you’re having any problems please contact our registrar Karon who has sent out messages to all. Many thanks to Karon for her help.
LIDL REWARDS SCHEME
For anyone who is not already aware, Lidl is currently running a promotion in support of ladies football and we’d really appreciate everyone’s help .. ladies, juveniles and seniors!
PLEASE GIVE US YOUR SUPPORT BECAUSE TOGETHER WE ARE ONE CLUB
All you have to do is download the Lidl Plus app, select Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club as the club you would like to support and every time you spend over €30 in their store and scan the app, you’ll receive a stamp on your digital stamp card.
Each card can be submitted once full (6 stamps) and once 50 cards are submitted on behalf of the club, we will receive a set of Lidl sponsored jerseys, something which is very much needed for our club.
The app is extremely easy to use . We hope to get support from as many people as possible.
The promotion runs until Sunday, March 27th so can everyone please share this with family and friends so we can get as many people on board as possible.
Thanks everyone!
Juvenile Notes:
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U5 Dáire Kelliher and his brother Seán who is U7s all set for juvenile training last Sunday
Another great turn out for our Juvenile Academy on Sunday morning. All enjoyed the drills and games they played under the guidance of our fantastic coaches. We welcomed some new players to different age groups and we hope they enjoy it as much as all the other children do.
A little reminder going forward all information and communication will only be through clubzap, you can also do your registration through this if you have not already done so. Please ensure you have it downloaded and installed. If you have any queries please contact us on 086 3741301 or email: info@kerinsorahillys.com.
U13 Boys
Our U 13 Boys took on St. Pats in a Town league game, all played extremely well and came away with a win Kerins O’Rahillys 0-13 St. Pats 1-8. Thank you to St. Pats for hosting the game and we look forward to playing you again soon.
U17 Boys
Our U17’s took on Milltown Castlemaine in the County League, despite everyone putting in their best effort we were defeated with a score line of Milltown Castlemaine 5-10 Kerins O’Rahillys 0-6.
We are pleased to Launch our new online store with O’Neills. This store will be online all year round with new lines and designs added regularly. A percentage of all purchases come back to the club for reinvestment into equipment, development and promotion of our club.
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
Lotto Results
February 28th
02,13,15,32
No Winner of Jackpot €4,100
Match 3 winners €25
Sean Walsh DD
Draw for 4 €250 December 2022
Caroline Clapham c/o Betty’s Bar
Ann Marie Ferguson DD
Tom Nix DD
Elizabeth Stack c/o Rock St PO
John O Sullivan c/o Rock St PO
Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers T.D. today announced €1,273,904 in new funding to further promote the Irish language in Tralee and the West and South Kerry Gaeltacht areas.
A total of €713,094 has been allocated for Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne Teo.
€560,000 has been approved for the implementation of the Tralee Language Plan under the language planning process.
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This is equivalent to €80,000 per annum over the seven year life of the plan.
Minister Chambers visited Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí where he confirmed that the language plan for the Gaeltacht Service Town of Tralee has been approved under the language planning process, with €560,000 allocated for the implementation of the plan.
This plan will be implemented under the direction of the Kerry Education and Training Board.
The Minister of State said: “I would like to thank the Kerry Education and Training Board for their work in putting this plan together. A lot of work has been put in to get to this point and I congratulate everyone involved.
“As with all the language plans already approved and implemented, in this case the people of Tralee are being given the opportunity to choose their own priorities under the plan, and to participate in its implementation on the basis of a partnership.
“This plan and these efforts are all in the interest of the Irish language locally.”
A Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning has been issued for Kerry and nine other counties for part of tomorrow and again on Wednesday.
Met Éireann says strong to near gale force and gusty southeast to south winds on Tuesday morning and afternoon.
These winds will be accompanied by heavy rain clearing to squally showers through the afternoon, with hazardous driving conditions and localised flooding possible.
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The warnings are for Kerry, Clare, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. They are valid from 4am to 3pm on Tuesday.
Then at 10pm on Tuesday night another Status Yellow Wind and rain warning for the whole country will come into effect until 3pm on Wednesday.
KERRY County Council is to receive €96,000 through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Three Tralee projects have been granted funds in Denny Street, High Street and Greenview Terrace while the Church of Ireland in Ballymac will also get funding for repairs (see full list below).
Local Green Party representative, Cleo Murphy, has welcomed the news saying; “From Listowel to Valentia Island, nine projects are being supported for repair and conservation– including the Cable Station in Waterville, Ballymacelligott Church of Ireland, the Old Oratory in Cahersiveen, and Coláiste Idé in Dingle.
“Our built heritage is part of our history and it’s wonderful to see it being cherished and preserved. Minister Noonan has a genuine appreciation for this work and is allocating €4m nationwide for it. Great credit is due to those who prepare applications for funds like this and succeed.”
Senior Team: Last Saturday our senior team had their first game of the season when they hosted Ardfert in the Town Board\St. Brendans Board league. Na Gaeil led by 2 points at halftime and although Ardfert reduced the deficit to 1 point early in the second half Na Gaeil added 6 points without reply to pull away and win by 1-13 to 0-9. It was a memorable day for young Jack Doyle as he made his first senior start and he can be very pleased with his performance. Well done too to John Kearney who came on as a sub for his first taste of senior action. Team: Aidan Quirke, Jack Doyle, Niall O’Mahony, Damien Bourke, Jimmy O’Sullivan, Ryan O’Neill, Andrew Barry (0-1), Eoin Doody, Fergal Barry, Seamus Looney (0-1), Dan Goggin (1-1), James O’Connor (0-1), Jack Sheehen, Darragh Devine (0-9, 8F), Cian Devine. Subs: Tomás Hanafin, Liam Óg Kingston, Declan Cooney & John Kearney. Next Sunday 13th March our seniors are away to Kerins O’Rahillys at 12.30pm in the next round of the Tralee/St. Brendans senior league.
Social: Na Gaeil Celebration/Social evening was held in Meadowlands Hotel on Saturday last. This was a hugely successful occasion thanks to the efforts of Cathy Carey, Margaret Doody, Jenny Sheehy and Therese Keating who worked tirelessly with the hotel over the last few weeks to make the event a resounding success.Na Gaeil were celebrating, from a football point of view, our most successful year ever. As Intermediate County champions, Intermediate Munster Champions and being promoted to Senior status we had much to celebrate.
Our senior team and mentors were feted by all the speakers and were congratulated, by special guest, Pat O’Sullivan, chairperson of the Co. Board as he presented each player with his medals. Conor Kavanagh kept the night running smoothly and named Enda O’Connor as Footballer of the year.
This was a very popular choice as evidenced by the reception the nomination got from his teammates and general guests. Conor, on naming Clubman of the year, explained that there were five, the senior mentors and coaches, Mark Bourke, Niall Lucey, Moss Whelan, Paul Daly and Niall O’Meara.
This group had put in a long year & had achieved their goals.Eoin Doody, senior captain, made a special award on behalf of the senior team to Paul Daly for his role as mentor and player within the group. He explained that after a particular game the opposition captain asked if Paul was one of Na Gaeil’s Kerry minors.
That in itself sums up Paul. Conor thanked the Meadowlands Hotel for a most successful evening which included a fantastic setting, a fabulous meal & outstanding service. Nothing more could be asked. Kerry Balloons added to the occasion with a fine display of Green and White balloons.
He thanked our sponsors, Louis Beirne, Declan Costello, The Rose Hotel, Ballygarry Hotel and Ballyseedy Garden center. Conor had a special welcome for the many players from the club’s ladies senior team who came and enjoyed the night.
Following a moments silence Fr. Padraig Walsh said the grace and remembered our ex chairpersons who died during the year, Denis Reen and Harold Behan and all other members and supporters who passed away during the year. May they rest in peace.
Na Gaeil TV: Na Gaeil TV launched a new Youtube show last Saturday called “The Green Flag”. Its a showcase for everything Na Gaeil. Catch it on Na Gaeil’s Facebook page and other social media outlets.
Scór na nÓg: The Tralee District Round of Scór na nÓg takes place in the clubhouse on Tuesday the 8th March, starting at 7pm. We’re hoping for representation from all the town clubs. Please come along & support Gráinne Quirke, Siún & Ruadhán Clifford, Rory Reen, Jack Canty, Darragh Morris & Maoilseachlainn Warr, who’ll perform “Irish Lessons”, a drama from the pen of our very own Mary Quirke.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 1st March. No winner. Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 17, 28. Lucky dip winners of €20 each were Mary Lacey, George Denis, Seán O’Connor, Adrian O’Connor & Eoin Doody. Next week’s jackpot will be €6,550.
Congratulations: Well done to the club’s Sorcha Casey & Emer O’Sullivan who were part of the Gaelcholáiste Ciarraí team which won the U19 schools basketball All-Ireland last week in Tallaght. Hard luck to Róisín O’Mahony and Elsie Peig Rogers who were part of the Gaelcholáiste Ciarraí U16 team who were pipped by Intermediate School Killorglin by just a single point in their final, also in Tallaght.
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 the link to Klubfunder:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/Membership
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.
U9s: Our u 9 boys had a fabulous morning in the MTU Astro last Sunday morning! The sun shone down on over 30 boys and a great effort was made by all players. We had 3 different games to ensure all boys got plenty ball time. Well done lads.
U11s: Our 22 U11s had a wonderful session last Sunday morning in glorious conditions in the IT. The main focus of our session was the quick pick-up followed by Near Hand Tackling which all the lads did very well and we finished up with some shooting.
U15s: The lads played Austin Stacks in a challenge game last Sunday in Connolly Park. It was a good workout for the lads. Gym training continues every Friday from 6pm to 7pm with our pitch session on Sunday from 11am to 12.30pm.
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.
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!
The Tralee Parnells under 7s completed their fifth week of indoor hurling on Saturday, the excitement and enthusiasm from these young players was great to see and the training session was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A special thank you to the volunteer parents and youth coaches who work with the coaches to make it run all the more smoothly. Congratulations to this week’s player of the week Aoife O’Gorman and last week’s player of the week Mattie Quill, well done to both players. The group continue to meet on Saturday at 3pm in the MTU Sports hall. New players are always welcome to come along. The club can provide a hurley and helmet and it is not necessary pay the membership fee while trying it out for a few weeks.
Senior Hurling
On a lovely fresh spring day in ideal conditions for hurling at this time of year, our Senior Hurlers started their league campaign with a comprehensive win away to Dr Crokes of Killarney on Sunday. The backbone of the team consisted of our six county representatives together with our young academy players who were the heroes of that famous U21 North Kerry victory a few months ago made up a young and fit Parnells team. The team had the better of the exchanges throughout the first half but failed to convert a lot of good play into scores. The score line at half time didn’t reflect their strength on the field with Parnells leading 0.06 to 0.03 at the break.
The second half was a different story as Parnells began to find their range and knocked over some excellent scores from all over the field, the pick of them was a wonderful goal from Daragh Reen, a move that started from our corner back Tim Kelliher and was worked up the field with pace and precision. The contest all but ended on fifteen minutes when Crokes were reduced to 14 men after a poor tackle on Cathal Dunne who was thankfully able to carry on afterwards.
Crokes showed their competitive spirit fighting all the way to the final whistle as they knocked over a few points near the end of the game but it was in vain as Parnells ran out winners on a score line of 1.14 to 0.08. It was difficult to pick out a stand out performer on the day as it was an excellent team performance but a huge well done to all the young debutants who really shone on their first day out at senior level.
Team as they lined out: Mark Ryall, Tim Kelliher, Tadhg Brick, Tadhg Reen, Stephen Morrissey 6. Luke Barrett, Morgan Madden, Cathal Dunne, Cillian Litchfield, Darragh Maloney, Andrew Morrissey, Brian Lonergan, Jack Doyle, Darragh Reen, Luke Chester. Subs used: Gearoid O’Doherty (for Luke Chester); Niall Cassidy (for Darragh Maloney); Sean Urquhart (for Andrew Morrissey); Barry Lyons (for Stephen Morrissey); Tommy O’Connor (for Tadhg Reen)
Round two will take place next Sunday 13th March when Parnells will be at home against Crotta O’Neills.
Weekend Results
It was a mixed weekend of results for Hurling and Camogie in Kerry. Congratulations to the County team who had a comprehensive win over Meath at Austin Stack Park in the League. Parnells were again well represented with five players named on the team sheet. Unfortunately, we pass on commiserations to Clanmaurice on loosing the Junior A Camogie All Ireland final by the narrowest of margins against Eoghan Rua from Derry.
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot of €3900 on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 12, 14, 19 & 29. The five €30 consolation prizes went to:
Sinéad Foran c/o The Rock Inn
Dara and Jamie Sugrue Tonevane
John O Sullivan Ballinorig South
Cormac Higgins Lohercannon
Aisling Moriarty Curraheen
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4000 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 13/03/2022 at 9-15PM. Lotto tickets can be purchased online https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 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.
Juvenile Academy
U5
We had great numbers on Sunday morning for our under 5’s academy. We had plenty of fun games along with movement and ball drills. It was great to see all the boys and girls having so much fun. Well done to our players of the week Laila and Taylor.
U7
We had a much improved session this morning in Tralee I.T. The extra coaches made a massive difference, we played a few games that incorporated ball skills and there was a massive improvement straight away.
A big thanks to John, Noel and James who helped out massively today
Player of the week was Ensar Maligi who only took up football lately but there’s no doubt his practicing at home.
U8 Girls
We had a fantastic turnout of 18 girls on Sunday in the Kerry Sports Academy. We welcomed more new girls to our growing group. The emphasis today was on as many touches of the ball as possible with a ball in hand for all the girls. We worked on our skills including evasion & fundamental movements. The girls are enjoying the high energy sessions and are making friends. Fantastic effort as always by Emma Higgins who won the player of the week trophy. Great practice is paying off!
Looking forward to another session in the hall See you all next Sunday at 11am.
U9 Boys
The u9s had another strong turnout this morning where we practiced our tackling, kicking, and soloing in slaloms. It is evident all the boys are practicing as their skills are improving visibly each week. We finished with another very competitive game with Ben getting the winning goal with the last kick of the game. See you all next week again.
U10 Girls
U10 Girls trained Sunday morning at Kerry Sports Academy. 12 girls played fun games coached by Noel, Labhraidh, Monica, Kieran and Nigel. They worked mainly on their hand passing finishing with a 6 a side match. Well done to Emma Gilbride this weeks player of the week. Emma worked hard today on all drills and showed great enthusiasm and determination as always. Well done Emma and everyone keep up the good work and keep up the practice at home. See you all next week.
U11 Boys
We had a great turnout of 19 boys for Sunday’s session. After a collective warmup, we then broke the lads into 4 pods with all players working on the high catch, pick up, shooting, solo and agility work. We then finished with 2 small sided games which were very entertaining and the boys really enjoyed them. We will train again next Sunday at the MTU at 11am. A final word of credit to our club executive who donated the proceeds of this week’s lotto to UNICEF for humanitarian aid for Ukraine. A very kind and generous gesture!
U13
U13’s had their first game today, and it was a very tightly contested first half, with some good interactive passing from end to end, and the teams went in at half time all square. With a few changes at half time and then facing the wind St Pats had to stay strong, they dropped a few points, but then pulled back a goal now playing against a team that were rattled with the talented passing and determination of st pats. But with a few tough challenges st pats gave away a few frees later on, and went down by 2 points. All in all a great team game from the boys who have only trained together a few times. This team are only going to get stronger the more they play together.
U12/U14 Girls
The girls enjoyed their 2nd training session up in MTU campus on Sunday morning and it was a beautiful fresh morning with plenty of sun shining. We welcomed Eileen Sayers (whom has a few Kerry medals behind her in ladies Gaelic football) to our session this morning and she was very impressed with the girls Stamina and skills. Denis Healy led the session, with his knowledge of football skills. We practiced the hand pass to the chest on a quick pace, running up and down the field and the pick up while driving themselves into the ball. We also touched on speed whilst running on the field which is very important ,The girls practiced their soloing using both legs and we finished with rolling the ball to the girls and letting them score in the goals Ye were fantastic girls and well done.
Minors
Our Minors have a BYE in Round 2 of the Minor Football League on the 12th of March.
Seniors
Our seniors have a back game from Round 1 of Tralee/St Brendan’s League against Ballymac, it will be played on the 13th of March at 12.30pm in Ballymac.
Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League Round 3
St Pats 0-08
Austin Stacks 4-10
On a very cold night to play it was not to be St Pat’s night as Austin Stacks came out as victors in this Round 3 game.
The first half started off very fast with both teams fighting for the ball to score the opening shot, it was Austin Stacks who scored first with a goal. Next up Eoin Greaney scored St Pats first point of the game. As each team fought through the cold conditions, Austin Stacks scored again with two points. All was quiet in the game when St Pats Brendan Poff shot to score a point. Another St Pats Point came from Fergal O Brien who also got another chance to add to the scoreboard with a free giving him two points in total. When it looked as if St Pats had a chance to get back into the game, Austin Stacks hit the back of the net with a powerful kick. Brian Murphy added to the scoreboard a point for St Pats while Niall McCarthy had to go off injured. Dylan Griffin replaced Niall McCarthy who did a great job of marking his opponent. In the dying minutes of the first half Austin Stacks kicked the ball over the bar for another point to add to Austin Stacks scores. With the first half finished the score line stood at St Pats 0-05 to Austin Stacks 2-03.
The second half started off with a barrage of scores from Austin Stacks Players to add another four points to the board. Eoin Greaney got a free and scored a point with it, Cormac Lynch also added with a point to the board. With new legs needed Jack Lynch for Cormac Lynch and Cillian Lynch for Martin Savage were brought in to revive the game with young legs. Fergal O Brien came off injured with Conor Enright taking his place. Another two points were added to Austin Stacks score. Gary Savage scored St Pats last point for the rest of the game. Liam Poff exited the game injured, Darragh Moriarty took up his position on the field. Even though marking was strong Austin Stacks still broke through to get a point. As the game continued and minutes counted down Austin Stacks scored two goals in quick succession to finish the game when the final whistle blew on a score line of St Pats 0-08 to Austin Stacks 4-10. Everyone on the team played very well despite the conditions but it wasn’t to be our night. Well done to all for playing.
Good Luck
To Kerry against Mayo in their Round 5 game in Austin Stack Park on Saturday, 12th of March at 7.30pm.
Speedy Recovery
To Niall McCarthy, Liam Poff and Fergal O Brien who came off injured in our Round 3 game at the weekend.
Congratulations
To Mark Kelly and Avalon O Dowd who got married recently in Killarney.
To Derryquay Students who made their confirmation recently Ryan Fitzgerald, Erin O Shea and Carragh Houlihan.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Mossie Quirke Blennerville and Fr John Lawlor Ardfert.
Our Seniors were out for the first time this season, playing in the Tralee/St. Brendan’s League last Friday night, in a bitterly cold night, under lights in John Mitchels.
We were playing John Mitchels in our first competitive game of the season.
At half time Mitchels led 2-12 to 1-5
Ballymac came out in the second half and settled in to the game a bit more.
Well done to both teams and management
Final score Mitchels 2-18 to Ballymac 2-13
Up next is St. Pats at home in Ballymac next Sunday 13th March at 1.30 pm
Membership for 2022
Membership for Ballymac GAA Club 2022 is now open and can only be paid online via our website or via the clubforce app. Membership has to be paid for all academy and male players by end of March.
It is vital that all players pay membership so that all players are covered for insurance.
There are two options to pay:
1. Click into ballymacgaa.com and click on the link to register. The system leads your through the process once you have logged in.
Membership can also be paid via The Clubforce App and full data is here:
How do I download the Clubforce app?
If you have an iPhone, go here to download the Clubforce app from the iTunes store or if you have an Android phone, go here to download from the Google Play Store.
Does the club force app cost money?
The app is free to download.
Once you download and open the app you can register.
We thank everyone in advance for paying membership to our Club.
Any queries in relation to membership please contact Maureen O’Shea our Club Registrar on 087-9795220.
Fundraising
We have launched our new fundraiser “Sports Prediction Quiz” Cost €20
Tickets can be got from all senior players, Men and Ladies or any member of the Club Executive or pm the social media pages
Please support as best you can you could win €1000!!!
Kerry Teams
Football
Best of luck to the Kerry Senior football team next Saturday 12th March as the take on Mayo in Austin Stacks Park, Tralee
Hurling
Well done to the Kerry Hurling Team on a huge win over Meath on Sunday in Austin Stacks Park.
Result: Kerry 2-31
Meath 0-14
Well done to Tadgh Brick and Brian Lonergan who are on the team.
Ladies
Well done also to the Kerry ladies who beat Laois on Sunday afternoon in Killarney
Score: Kerry 4-17 to 1-09
Coiste na nÓg
Under 17s
Our under 17s had no game this weekend but will play Ballyduff next Saturday at home, time has to be confirmed, keep an eye on social media for details.
Under 13
Our Under 13 boys’ teams began their season today Sunday
They were playing in Tralee/St Brendan’s Board competition
Report
Both our U13 teams were in action against John Mitchels in Tralee today.
After a bright start the gold team were well up at half time 4-01 to 1-04. But the Tralee side came back and won by 1-14 to 4-02.
The blue game was a more one-sided affair with the Mitchels winning out 5-12 to 1-04.
Well done to the Boys and Management, we look forward to following your progress throughout the year.
Academy
Academy will return next Sunday 13th March 2022 at 11 am
We held an information morning for the under 6’s at the pitch from 11 am-12pm this morning, Sunday 6th March, it was wonderful to see so many new faces, all looking forward to putting on the Ballymac Jerseys.
Please try to arrive early for Academy on next Sunday, coaches will be there from 10.50am
Please Park responsibly to respect our neighbours access and passing traffic while Academy is taking place, there is additional parking in our training field
The club shop will be open during academy, Teas, Coffees etc. Please try to support if you can all money goes back to run our club, looking forward to seeing everyone
Ladies
The LGFA club rewards scheme is back up and running in association with Lidl again, please support our ladies/girl’s teams by downloading the app and choosing Ballymac as your club.
Please continue to support this we only have a few weeks left.
Registration
This is a reminder that Ballymacelligott GAA member registration is now open for the 2022 season. The Ladies’ rates are now available and will appear on the club website (www.ballymacgaa.com )
We ask that you register as soon as possible. We also have a significant amount of big bills in February and March: Insurance and Affiliations are two of the big ones.
You can register online using the link on our website.
There is an additional facility this year that allows you to pay your membership in instalments.
Club Shop
It’s that time of the year again, if you can’t find the shorts and socks that were put away safely at the end of last season and with training and games starting back make sure you get your club colours, everything is available on line with O’Neills.com. there is now a link on our face book page to bring you directly to Ballymac page, wear your colours with pride.
Lotto
Play Ball Lotto results for Monday 28th February
Last Monday night’s play Ball Jackpot was conducted live on Facebook by Emma Sweeney and Dave Slattery with Paula Silles on camera duty.
The numbers drawn were 3,13,14 and 16. There was no winner of the Jackpot of € 13,000.00
The three lucky dip winners were:
€30.00 Michelle O’Shea
€20.00 Thomas O’Donnell
€20.00 Peter Nammock
Next week’s Jackpot is €13,100.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday March 7th after 6pm
Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking on our website: ballymacgaa.com
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.
We wish to thank Tony Silles for making the lotto ball holder for the draw. It is a great addition and thanks for coming up with the idea and doing all the work.
John Mitchel’s Sunday Morning Juvenile Academy returned on Sunday last & once again we had fantastic numbers. It was fantastic to see so much activity with exercise, games & most of all FUN!!John Mitchel’s Sunday Morning Juvenile Academy caters for U7 to U11 Boys & U7 to U10 Girls.
We are always looking for new members so please come up & give it a go & see how ye get on. All coaches are full vetted & always put FUN first.
Any enquiries please ring Mark on 086 3595581
Hope to see you all again next for some more FUN, games & exercise.
u 8&10 girls training on a fresh Sunday morning
U8/U10/GIRLS
On a beautiful Sunday morning a large turnout of girls enjoyed a lively training session. Hand passing, foot passing and tackling drills were done by the girls building on the great foundations left by Padraig. In the game some fantastic performances by Ava, the 2 Clodagh’s Aine Karolina Nancy and Orlaith and in fact all girls are showing serious improvement.Training continues next Sunday at 11 in Ballyseedy Sports Complex new members always welcome
U12Girls
Great turn out at training this week.
We have started training Sunday at 12-1 and Wednesdays at 6-7. New members always welcome. Very impressed with the skills of the new u12 players.
U14 Girls
It was a lovely bright sunny morning in Ballyseedy when John Mitchel’s U-14 girls line out for training under the watchful eyes of coaches Denis, Padraig and Eric .Conditions were perfect as the group began with some warm up drills practising their handpassing and kicking.
The emphasis of the session was on ball work with particular attention being paid to crisp accurate passes to simulate match conditions.
Ella, Eabha, Claudia ,Grace and Faye stood out during the ball skills sessions.
The session finished with a practice match with some excellent scores in what was a very productive session.
Training continues next Thursday evening from 6-7pm with our first match of the season taking place the following Monday 14th at home to Laune Rangers.
U16 GIRLS
John Mitchel’s U16 ladies resumed training on Wednesday evening on our Astro pitch. It’s great to see the girls back in action and looking forward to County league at the end of the month. Training continued Saturday afternoon with some new players joining our ever-growing team. Keep up the good work ladies.Training times for U16 ladies:
•Wednesdays 6-7pm
•Saturdays 3.30-4.30
New players are always welcome to join, just call up and join into our training sessions and enjoy a relaxed training environment with a great bunch of girls.
UNDER 9
We had 21 super heroes with us in the hall today.
Could we all try get out and practice our hand passes our solos and our press up this week even 10 mins a day won’t take up too much time and with the weather been nice we can get some fresh air too
Also, we touched base about the St Patricks Day parade and would appreciate parents bringing their super stars along to march in the parade and help supported the John Mitchel’s and wear our Mitchel’s colours. We also need to learn or touch up on our John Mitchel’s song too. See ye all next week and keep up the good work thanks again Mark.
Under 11Boys
We had a great training session in the sunshine this morning. All 28 put in a fantastic shift in a number of drills focusing on kick passing , diagonal passing and also tackling drills we followed this with 2 highly competitive games. We hope to have a challenge match next Sunday versus Keel, we will be on contact during the week.
U11 players currently playing/training with the U13s must attend U 11 training on Sunday morning – while we understand that the U13s play on Sunday afternoon ,please be aware that U11 is your age group and this should be their priority
Under 13 boys
Our 13s had their first competitive outings of the year with Ballmac making the short journey in to Ballyseedy on Sunday.In Division 3 of the Town League our B team had a slow start and leaked a few goals in the 1st half to be 7 points down at the break. Undeterred and with the breeze at their backs in the 2nd half, our lads picked off some great scores to turn it all around and run out victorious in the end by 3 points
FINAL SCORE
B: JM 1 – 14 BMAC 4-2
In Division 1, our lads were against the wind in the first half as well, but were working the ball well off the shoulder to be in control at half time. Ballymac came out with all guns blazing at the start of the 2nd half and really knocked us off our stride for the majority of the 2nd half. We were able to pick off some nice scores towards the end though to leave us comfortable winners in the end
FINAL SCORE
A: JM 5 – 12 BMAC 1-4
Fixtures this week
Town League Div 1
John Mitchels A vs Austin Stacks A
Wednesday March 9th @ 6pm (Home)
Town League Div 3
John Mitchels B vs Austin Stacks B
Sunday March 13th @ 4pm (Home)
There will be no training this Wednesday due to the game v Stacks. Next training session will be Friday @ 8pm.
Finally, a big congratulations to all the boys who celebrated their confirmation this weekend. We hope you all had a great day!
UNDER 15 BOYS
John Mitchel’s u15 training continues every Monday and Friday 5-45pm we’ve had great numbers training the past couple of weeks we’ve a challenge game coming up next Sunday away to Laune rangers will give details at training during the week see ye all there.
UNDER 17 Boys
Minor team out on a bonding session in Ballymac
Our Minors had their first game in the County League at home in Mitchel’s Monday night v Castleisland Desmond’s who had just dropped down a division. At Half Time we went in one point ahead but a much stronger and confident second half saw our boys come out on top on a score line of 2-13 to 0-8. Our next game is March 12th v Kerins O’Rahilly at home.
Training on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6.00-7.15, New players always welcome.
SENIOR LADIES
Our Senior ladies are Training Sunday Mornings. Players will be notified about training. First game in Donal Curtain cup to be held on 20th March at home time TBC.
SENIOR MEN
John Mitchel’s faced Ballymac home in bitterly cold conditions John Mitchel’s made it 3 wins in a row.Excellent team play by all and fantastic football on show also .
Starting with James Duggan at midfield who was very influential.
Notable mention to debutant Ciaran White, Paudie Whites brother.
Looking forward to county league v Kilcummin away 27th March.
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 come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle.
Winter walking club coming soon. We ll keep you posted.
THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE ZONE
A STRICT NO DOGS – NO CYCLING OR NO STUDDED FOOTBALL BOOTS rule applies to the walkways.
BINGO:
Bingo continues every Wednesday Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Rd Tralee and enjoy the fun.
Lounge Room
We welcomed all parents to our lounge room every Sunday where they can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee while training commences. Our lounge room will be open every Sunday so come along relax and enjoy your cuppa.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX:
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball or indoor dance and fitness classes please contact immediately as only a few spaces available
Our Astro in our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
Chamfers
We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road beside Aldi. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on0667197070 and we will be glad to assist
MEMBERSHIP
Hi folks our membership is now reopen again for the coming season. Sign up through the link below.
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.
San Rita Wellness
San Rita Wellness weight loss and wellness consultants hold weekly (in person) meetings every Tuesday in our clubhouse (Ballyseede)
Times: 9.30am-10.30am
Warm and friendly interacting group meetings, simple to follow calorie counting plan.
Come along and make a fresh start.
WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY
Help our Club to win a cash prize! Please nominate our club when you buy your ticket online for the Kerry Gaa house draw. Support the club support the County. Buy online at www.kerrygaa.ie #YourKeyToTheKingdom
€100 – BUY YOUR TICKET
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, Co Kerry.
Kerry GAA are 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.
A short walk to the “vibrant” town of Killarney, that has an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Explore the scenic beauty of Killarney National Park which is the home of 26,000 acres of lakes, mountains, waterfalls and Ireland’s highest mountain range Mcgillicuddy’s Reeks. County Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations, both for its stunning scenery and world-famous golf courses.
General Specifications: Air to water underfloor heat pump, central heating for low cost and high efficiency, fitted kitchen, painting, tiling all included.
Accommodation: Sitting room, open plan spacious kitchen/living room, 3 bedrooms (one EnSite), main bathroom & utility room.
SYMPATHY:
The death has occurred of Úna O’Sullivan (née Brassil)
Clonmore, Tralee, Kerry / Listowel, Kerry
The death has occurred of John O’Driscoll
Spá Road, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Eileen Mary Cadogan
Tallaght, Dublin / Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Maurice (Mossie) Quirke
Blennerville and formerly of Derrymore, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Eamonn Keating
Tralee, Kerry / Feakle, Clare
CAHERLEAHEEN NS held Denim Day for Dementia, on Friday last as a fundraiser for the Alzheimers Society of Ireland.
Principal, Mary Connolly explained that “each year, in Ireland over 11,000 people develop dementia. That’s at least 30 people every day and anyone can get dementia – even people in their thirties, forties and fifties, not just our elderly loved ones and friends.”
“We wanted to help the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and to promote awareness of this disease among our pupils in a fun, gentle and child-friendly way. Children made posters and our teachers and student council led the promotion in the preceding days,” she said.
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“Everyone arrived to school on Denim Day wearing big smiles, denim dungarees, denim jackets, shirts and jeans, in every shade of blue. Our weekly Dance Friday at break-times is very popular here in Caherleaheen, thanks to the wonder of Spotify. But today Neil Diamond’s ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ went straight to No.1! We painted blue symbols on their faces and they danced through their breaks under blue skies. We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather,” said Mary.
There was great excitement and anticipation while staff and students collected, counted and bagged all the coins and notes.
The pupils announced that they had collected €460 over the intercom to huge cheers all round the school and they rounded it up to €600 by 2.30pm.
“It really was a huge success and I want to thank everyone, big and small, for their support and generosity,” said Mary Connolly. Scroll down for photos…
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Career Guidance Counsellor and Educational Commentator, Billy Ryle on the interim statistics released by the CAO which heralds good news for college applicants…
A Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning has been issued by Met Eireann for Kerry and most of the country.
KERRY COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING is holding an Apprenticeship Information Evening from 5pm-9pm on Thursday 24th of March at their Monavalley Campus in Tralee.
NA Gaeil GAA Club have just launched a new weekly show on YouTube.
