.Michael Healy Rae is a dead cert to be re-elected according to bookies.
OPERATING with the perceived wisdom that “the bookies are always right”, with just two and a half weeks to voting, we had a look at how the 2016 General Election betting is shaping up for the new five seat Kerry constituency.
According to Paddy Power, they’re banking on business as usual for four current TDs to stay in the job. Fianna Fail’s John Brassil is also odds-on to be elected, but Labour’s Arthur Spring and Fianna Fail’s Norma Moriarty are still very much in the mix.
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The current betting has Michael Healy Rae storming back in the doors of Leinster House looking a dead cert to retain a seat at 1/50. You won’t get much value on Jimmy Deenihan either at 1/33 or Martin Ferris (1/20) while Fine Gael’s Brendan Griffin is less of a certainty at 1/7.
Following the withdrawal independent Tom Fleming it’s all to play for that final seat.
The bookies have John Brassil at odds-on for the fifth seat at 2/9, with sitting TD Arthur Spring at 6/4. Fianna Fáil’s Norma Moriarty is at 9/4 and then there’s a big gap to the rest of the field.
But two and a half weeks is a long time in politics!
Meanwhile, Michael Healy Rae is favourite at 6/4 with Boylesports to get the most first preference votes in the ahead of Enda Kenny at 2/1. Paddy Power though put the Kerry man at 15/8 second favourite, just behind Michael Lowry at 13/8.
Here’s the Kerry betting…
1. Michael Healy-Rae (Ind) 1/50
2. Jimmy Deenihan (Fine Gael) 1/33
3. Martin Ferris (Sinn Fein) 1/20
4. Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael) 1/7
5. John Brassil (Fianna Fail) 2/9
6. Arthur Spring (Labour) 6/4
7. Norma Moriarty (Fianna Fail) 9/4
8. Brian Finucane (AAA-PBP) 33/1
9. Grace O’Donnell (Fine Gael) 40/1
10. Michael O’Gorman (Ind) 40/1
11. Kevin Murphy (Ind) 40/1
12. Mary Fitzgibbon (Ind) 80/1
.Members of Shanakill Women’s Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Romy Ayavi and Shannon Nolan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
IT’S Pancake Tuesday and all over town people are tucking into the sweet and savoury treats before the onset of Lent.
To celebrate the day, the Shanakill Women’s Group came together in the Shanakill Family Resource Centre and held a pancake flipping competition.
On Mondays the Shanakill Women’s Group regularly come together and take part in a host of activities. It’s ideal way for women in the area to meet up, chat and spread a bit of positivity.
Just for a bit of fun the group decided to flip some pancakes on Tuesday morning.
All told it was an afternoon that couldn’t be battered, um, sorry bettered!
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.Flipping pancakes at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre were, Pat O’Carroll and Anne Conway.Members of Shanakill Women’s Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left: Bernie O’Carroll, Christina Cregan, Sinead Delaney, Helen Donovan, Marian Moore, Maria O’Shea. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Members of the Shanakill Women’s Group who took part in Pancake Day fun at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre were, from left: Bernie O’Carroll, Kathleen Donovan, Pat O’Carroll, Christina Cregan, Helen Donovan, Marie O’Shea, Mary Egan, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Ramy Ayevi, Shannon Nolan, Marian Moore, Sinead Delaney. Photo Gavin O’Connor
Congratulations to our very talented bailéad ghrúpa who were crowned county champions on Saturday night last at the county final of Scór Sinsear in Castleisland. Their rendition of ‘The Ballad of John Williams’ and ‘The Mad Lady and Me’ received tremendous applause from a very receptive audience.
They now go forward to represent Na Gaeil and Kerry in the Munster semi-final on February 20th in Kanturk, Cork. So congratulations to Therese Keating, Tracy Hurley, Rachel Moynihan, Pat Sheehy and Tim Lynch and we wish them the very best of Na Gaeil luck for the next stage of the competition.
Hard luck to Sorcha Ó’Súilleabháin and Máire Éilis Ó’Conchúir who both did Na Gaeil proud in the recitation and solo singing and were unlucky not to progress to the next round. A big thank you to Seán and all at Na Gaeil for the great reception afterwards in the club.
Minors:
Our scheduled Town Board league game v Austin Stacks had to be rescheduled due to unplayable pitches at both clubs. Game to be refixed at a later date. We will play Kerins O Rahillys next weekend. We will play division 2 of the county league with our first game away to Laune Rangers on Feb 20th.
The lads have busy schedules but are putting in good efforts to train with the club for these upcoming games. Registration forms need to be completed and back to mentors ASAP please.
We may have secured sponsorship for tops and skinny pants so watch this space. Leahys Pharmacy in Oakpark have already committed to the team for our new set of jerseys. Please support our sponsors.
Under 14:
We had a terrific turnout of over 24 boys training in windy conditions on Sunday evening last with just a little rain near the end of the session. It was great to see all of last year players plus a few others strutting their stuff for the Na Gaeil club. Vetting and registration forms were handed out and should be returned to any U14 mentor ASAP please. Training again at the sports complex on Thursday at 5.45pm.
Under 10:
Our boys continue to train indoors in Tralee Sports Complex. We had another big turnout last Sunday. Thanks to John Hayes from the senior team who gave JJ a hand with the training. Training again next Sunday at Tralee Sports Complex from 11am until noon.
Players are asked to bring €2 to cover the cost of the hall & please bring along your mouth-guard & a bottle of water too. Just a reminder that all players need to be registered with the club. Registration will take place again next Sunday. The cost for under 10s is €40.
Under 8:
Training continued at the Tralee Sports Complex Astro Turf Facilities on Sunday last at 10 am. Once again there was an excellent turnout. The weather was a bit chilly but we soon warmed up and had a great session practicing our skills and finishing with a very competitive practice game.
Great performances from Nikita Hoare, Ryan Sheehy, Danny Kingston & Shane O’ Donnavan: Most improved players: Luke Gannon, and Fionan Collins. A big thank you to the inspirational Jack Barry Na Gaeil and Kerry footballer for his help and advice during the training session.
All parents should have received registration forms for the 2016 season .
Registration will take place next Sunday 14th of February at the Tralee Sports complex. All Players are asked to bring €2 to cover facility expenses also ensure you bring your water bottle & mouth-guards.
See you all next Sunday at Tralee complex 10am. Outdoor activities on Astro turf if weather conditions suitable so remember parents/guardians/spectators come prepared!!
THANKS:
A big thank you to outgoing PRO Theresa Kelliher for her fantastic work in promoting the club over the last three years. She was always available at the other end of the phone when the need arose and gave so generously of her time.
She continued on as PRO during the month of January until a new PRO was appointed which is much appreciated. Theresa has a lot to offer to the club and I’m sure she will stay involved in some capacity. The new Pro has big boots to fill.
Fir na Gaeil:
Light football training for men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. We train on Friday nights at 8pm in the gym at the moment. Runners and mats are all that is needed.
This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Na Gaeil Senior Ladies had their Medal Presentation night on Saturday night week last for winning the Intermediate Championship and Div 2B County League.
Maria Quirke was the 1st player to win the Joe Foley Memorial Trophy for player of the year. We also said our goodbyes to our great servant and Captain Ríona who is retiring from playing football with Na Gaeil.
Mna Na Gaeil:
We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and doing a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No Skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun.
We are in the gym on Wednesday nights from 7.45, Runners and mats are all that are needed for the moment. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.
Lotto:
The draw for the jackpot of €2000 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 1,5,21,22.There was no winner. €50 winners were Anna Sheehy, c/o Eddie Sheehy, Paul Creedon, Douglas, Cork. €25 winners were Tom Johnson, Oakpark Demense, Michael Culloty, Alderwood Road, Killian McGovern, Kevin Barry’s Villas, Bridget Cullolly Alderwood Road.
Next week’s lotto is worth €2,100 .All welcome for draw in club, each Tuesday at 10.30pm.
Bingo:
On behalf of the Bingo Committee, we would like to thank all the Na Gaeil Members who donated items to the Bingo Raffle. All donations gratefully received.
Míle Buíochas, Niamh.
Sympathy:
We express our sympathy to Alice Murphy and family, Racecourse Lawn, on the death of her brother, John Murray, in Ballymoney, Gorey, recently.
THREE Kerry properties, including a cottage in Banna with a €30,000 reserve, have been added to the catalogue for the next Allsop Auction which takes place in February.
The property in Banna, a bungalow in Moyvane and a dormer-style house in Caherdaniel have been added to the apartment in Tralee, house in Listowel and land in Cordal which are part of the other 241 properties going to auction at 12 noon on Thursday, February 25 at the RDS in Dublin.
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.The house in Banna up for auction.
No.80 Sand Dune Cottages, Banna, Ardfert will go to auction with a reserve not to exceed €30,000. It’s a semi detached three bedroom house extending to approximately 94 sq. m (1,011 sq. ft).
The house in Moyvane up for auction.
A bungalow at Cloonprohus, Moyvane, has a reserve not to exceed €30,000. It’s a derelict three bedroom bungalow extending to approximately 84.85 sq.m (909 sq. ft), situated approximately 8.7km northeast of Listowel.
The house in Caherdaniel up for auction.
A detached house at 12 An Ghleantain, Caherdaniel, has a reserve not to €85,000. The four bedroom dormer bungalow extending to approximately 198 sq. m (2,135 sq. ft), subject to a tenancy. The property is located off the N70 in close proximity to the Blind Piper pub.
An apartment in Parklands Tralee is to go under the hammer in February.
Apartment 302 The Parklands, Tralee, has a reserve not to exceed €30,000. It’s a fourth floor one bedroom apartment extending to approximately 44 sq. m (474 sq. ft).
This Listowel house will go to auction in February.
Riverlodge The Powerline, Listowel, has a reserve not to exceed €50,000. It is a detached three bedroom house extending to approximately 135 sq. m (1,463 sq. ft).
The land for sale in Cordal.
Finally land at Knockatee, Cordal, Castleisland, has a reserve not to exceed €5,000. It contains two parcels of land extending to approximately 0.28 hectares (0.7 acres) in total. To see all the properties in the auction, click here.
.Kyran Boyle and Jack Lynch, from Scoil Nuachabháil, Ballymacelligott, showcasing their shortlisted Doodles.
VOTING for the 2016 Doodle4Google awards has now opened and three Kerry schoolchildren need your votes.
Members of the public can now vote online until the closing date of February 14.
Seanie Feehan, from Scoil Niamh Eirc, Kilmoyley, and Kyran Boyle and Jack Lynch, both from Scoil Nuachabháil, Ballymacelligott, are among the 75 children shortlisted from over 4,000 entries.
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The five most popular Doodles, one from each category, go forward to the grand final where the winner will be chosen by the Google Ireland Team.
The winning doodle will then be featured on the Google Ireland Homepage on Easter Monday, March 28, 2016, and the winner will also receive a €5,000 scholarship towards their third-level studies, a Chromebook, and a €10,000 technology grant for their school.
Also each the five class group winners and their teachers will receive a Chromebook each.
Any votes for the children by members of the public will be greatly appreciated.
.Some of ‘The Mothers and Others’ training in Blennerville for mini-marathon in June were, from left: Kay Griffin, Grainne Quilter, Bridget O’Riordan, Teresa O’Brien, Tricia Sheehan, Teresa Greaney and Andrea O’Donoghue. Photo Gavin O’Connor.
A GROUP based in Blennerville called ‘The Mothers and Others’ are coming together to run a mini-marathon in Dublin on June 6 in aid of the Kerry Hospice.
Behind the charity drive is Andrea O’Donoghue whose father Tony O’Donoghue, sadly passed away after a battle with cancer in 2014.
“I’ve experienced what the Kerry Hospice and the Palliative Care Unit can do and I know where the money is going,” said Andrea.
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The Kerry Hospice is currently building a new unit in the grounds of Kerry General Hospital that is set to cost upwards of €6.2 million.
So far ‘The Mothers and Others’ have signed up around 40 people for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.
“We all hope to wear Kerry Hospice t-shirts on the day and I am hoping some businesses in town will help us out on this. Any one willing to contribute will have their business logo on the back of the t shirt. Remember it is all for a good cause.”
THE woman who died tragically in a fall on Stradbally mountain on Sunday was from Knocknagoshel.
Mary Cotter, who was in her early 50s, was out with a group of hill walkers when she slipped and fell on the mountain in west Kerry. The mother of three worked as a midwife in Kerry General Hospital.
.(click on photo to enlarge) Presenting the cheque for the fundraising floral display evening was Michelle McElligott to Maureen O’Brien of Recovery Haven. Also included are little Roisin Kerins, and at back Helen McElligott and Rose O’Callaghan. Photo by Dermot Crean
A FAMILY from The Kerries held a great event over Christmas and raised over €700 for a great cause.
Michelle McEllligott opened her home in the Kerries and held a floral display with a large crowd attending and giving generously to Recovery Haven.
“The event was a pre-Christmas floral demonstration night at our house in Cockleshell Road,” said Michelle. “We had an outstanding night and over 50 people came to support it and hopefully we’ll have another one this year. I think Recovery Haven is a deserving charity and the money stays local here,” said Michelle.
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Maureen O’Brien, a volunteer at Recovery Haven, was delighted with the funds raised.
“On behalf of Recovery Haven, I want to thank Michelle for a fantastic night at her home. It’s a unique way of raising funds and every cent we get is gratefully accepted because we don’t get any Government funding,” said Maureen.
Our Senior season will get started on St Valentines day with their first game it the Coiste Trá Lí League. It will be away to Ballymac at 12.30.
Minor Football
Coiste Trá Lí League Kerins O’Rahillys 4-10 Ballymacelligott 3-06
The second round of the Coiste Trá Lí Minor League was played on Sunday last. We played host to Ballymacelligott and the game was played with 14 a side in very poor wet and windy conditions. We went in at half time the much stronger side with a convincing 2-05 to Ballymacelligott’s 0-02 points. However Ballymac were not giving up and did put up some fine scores in the second half but they were no match for us on the day and we came out winners on a score of Kerins O’Rahillys 4-10 to their 3-06. Next game is Round 3 on Saturday next 13-02-2016 4.00pm Kerins O’Rahillys v Na Gaeil.
The Minor Co League starts on Saturday February 20th. Round 1 sees us play away to Gneeveguilla at 4pm. We will be in Division 1 along with Dr Crokes, Firies, Gneeveguilla, Austin Stacks and Listowel Emmets. We would like to wish new Minor Manager Declan Quill and his team the very best of luck for the year ahead.
Juvenile News
Training continues on Wednesday evenings at CBS The Green for U12s, U14s and U16s. See Facebook for details.
Ladies News
U12 girls are back training on Friday evenings in Cumman Iosef 7-8pm. There were very good numbers again on Friday so well done and looking forward to seeing you all again next week.
Congratulations
It was a great weekend in Croke Park for Kerry teams with both Templenoe and St Marys coming away victorious from their respective All-Ireland finals. Templenoe won the Junior and St Marys were convincing winners of the Intermediate final. Congratulations to all involved.
Congratulations to former Kerry player and referee, author and broadcaster Weeshie Fogarty on being presented with the Mac Namee Hall of Fame Award at the weekend. Well done Weeshie.
Congratulations to Zoe Grattage on getting her first cap with the Irish ladies rugby team at the weekend. We hope it is the first of many for you Zoe.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday 1st February were 2, 8, 18 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €2,900. There were 2 match 3 winners.
They were Brian Dillon DD and Richard Fitzell. The 5 people drawn for the December 2016 draw were Tommy Nolan Knockmoyle, Jamie McCannon Spa Rd, Denis O’Shea Ardcarraig, Pat Brick c/o Mrs O’Brien and Tony Corridon Fairway Heights. To play the Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto, four numbers are selected from 1 to 28. If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he/she wins the Jackpot. Match three numbers to win €25. Tickets cost €2 each. The Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto can also be played online at www.korgaa.com
Lotto Sellers The club needs lotto ticket sellers. It can be worth your while. If you are interested contact any member of the Senior Committee.
Performing Arts Classes
Tralee Performing Academy are pleased to have started singing, dancing and acting classes in the Kerins O’Rahillys club function rooms in Charlies Bar and Bistro and are on the lookout for new students aged between 4 and 16 years.
Call or text Tim on 0834056829 for further information.
Cards
Whist drive is back on Thursday nights. Call the club on 7124956 for details. All welcome.
Yoga Classes
There are yoga classes in the club on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9pm. The class consists of warm up, stretching, workout, toning, stress release and relaxation. Phone or text Mike at 0872732591 for further details.
Pilates Classes
Do you want to improve your flexibility? Do you suffer from back, neck or hip pain? Do you want to improve your strength and tone up? Well look no further “Pilates Classes” have arrived at Kerins O’Rahillys. Mondays 7-8 are for men only, Fitness and Flexibility is at 8.15 to 9.15. Tuesday evening Pregnancy classes at 6pm-6.45 and Pilates for Fitness at 7pm-8. Contact Izabela on 087 765 0125 for further details.
Weightwatchers
Weightwatchers classes take place in the Healy Room at the Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse every Thursday. The times are times are 9.30am and 5.45pm. Contact Helen for details on 0879504232. All welcome.
Charlie’s Bar
Club Lotto on takes place in the bar every Monday night with a special in house raffle if you are present so why not pop along. Why not treat yourself to lunch in Charlie’s. There’s something to please everyone. The Active Retired Coffee Morning Group meets every Tuesday morning in Charlie’s. Come along and keep in touch with old friends and make new friends. All welcome. “Dance for Fun” is on Wednesday nights. This has grown in popularity and is a very entertaining night out, a great way to stay fit, learn to dance and to make new friends. Come along and check it out. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of functions. Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries. Charlie’s Bar is on Facebook where there are regular updates on what is happening. Why not check it out.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Agnes Bowler (nee Bradford) Cockleshell Rd The Kerries Tralee (Agnes was mom to former committee member and mentor Pat Bowler), Mary Cross (nee Jones0 Ovens Cork and formerly Tralee and Catherine Lonergan (nee Penrose) Hawley Park Tralee. May they rest in peace.
P.R.O Contact
If you have any thing you feel is of interest for the Kerins O’Rahillys notes please get in touch. You can contact me at pro.kerinsorahillys.kerry@gaa.ie. Why not join our Facebook group to keep up to date with all fixtures and what is going on in the club. Just follow the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/Narries/ or follow us on Twitter @korgaa
In front; Anne Kerins, part of the winning couple in the Castlegregory Golf Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ competition, presents a cheque for €500 to Recovery Haven’s Eileen Comerford. Also included at back; Philomena Stack of Recovery Haven; Tom Ferriter, winning dancer; Geraldine Flynn, Castlegregory Golf Club; Edel Randles, Castlegregory Golf Club; John Drummey, MC on the night and Joan Ferriter of Castlegregory Golf Club. Missing from photo are Castlegregory Golf Club’s fundraising committee members Con Connor, Marian Bourke, Lady Captain Patricia Goodwin and Men’s Captain, Mike Mercer. Photo by Dermot Crean
MEMBERS of Castlegregory Golf Club handed over a cheque to volunteers at Recovery Haven after a hugely successful fundraiser recently.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday, January 22 for the Strictly Come Dancing event and people gave generously to both the club and Recovery Haven.
On Saturday morning the Recovery Haven welcomed the members who gave them a cheque for €500.
“It’s fantastic to give the money to such a worthy cause,” said Castlegregory Golf Club member, Geraldine Flynn, who was joint MC and helped organise the night.
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“There isn’t a family that hasn’t been affected by cancer and it’s a fantastic support service here,” she said.
Eileen Comerford, a volunteer at Recovery Haven, was delighted with the contribution.
“We’re thrilled to have the proceeds from the competition. It’s a great benefit for us to have an outside community donate to us here and as we get no Government funding, we’re totally dependent of wonderful people like those at Castlegregory Golf Club,” said Eileen.
.(click to enlarge photo) At Coláiste Gleann Lí, accepting the Anti Bullying Flag and The Amber Flag for Promoting Positive Mental Health were, from left: Paul McCarthy, Kerry footballer Darran O’Sullivan, Conor Heaslip, Anne O’Dwyer of Kerry ETB, Principal Richard Lawlor, Sinead McKee ISPCC, Muirne Egan, Marigh Wagegg, Abbie O’Sullivan and Donagh Hennebery, Jigsaw Kerry. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THE Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) have awarded Coláiste Gleann Lí, Tralee, the ‘Shield’ Anti-Bullying Flag in recognition for their work in strengthening their preventative and proactive approach to bullying.
Several schools in Kerry have decided take action to positively engage with the ISPCCs Shield Campain, but Coláiste Gleann Lí is the first in the county to take extra steps to reach the six necessary criteria to attain this award.
Some of the steps include completing the ISPCC Shield My School of Anti-Bullying Toolkit, ensuring a dedicated Anti-Bullying coordinator is assigned within the school and installing the ISPCC ‘Stand Up’ Report Tool to their web page.
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Richard Lawlor, Principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí, said; “this award is a testament to our core values of learning, caring, respect and inclusion and we are very proud, but not surprised, to be the first school in Kerry to receive the ‘Anti-bullying flag’.”
The prestigious flag sends a message to the local community that the school has made concrete efforts and is dedicated to working hard in preventing bullying. The ISPCC commended the school on their continuous efforts over the last few months.
The ISPCC invites other post-primary and also primary schools, local sporting clubs with a juvenile section, youth clubs and preschools in Kerry to participate in the Shield Anti Bullying Campaign.
For more information on the Shield Campaign, you can visit www.ispcc.ie/shield and or contact the National Anti-Bullying Co-Coordinator, Sinead McKee, at smckee@ispcc.ie.
Improved display not enough for Team Garveys against Rockets:
Ulster Rockets: 73
Team Garveys: 63
Team Garveys made the long trek to Belfast on Saturday and despite a much improved display came up just short against a bang in form Ulster Rockets. The game ebbed and flowed throughout, with little separating the sides until a final flourish from Rockets created the 11 point gap that did not do justice to Team Garveys.
Rockets led 16-15 at first quarter, and 35-31 at the half, thanks in the main to the brilliance of American star Emma O Connor who dominated the boards and hit 12 points, aided and abetted by the three point shooting of Louisa Donnelly. Tralee remained in close contact throughout the half however, with Rheanne O Shea, Sinead Mackessy, Laura Hoffman and Amy Fitzgerald top scoring.
Rockets hit a purple patch early in the second half to open up a 13 point gap at one stage, with Anna Maguire in great shooting form, and led by 10 entering the final quarter. Team Garveys had little luck around the boards in this quarter, and while an injury to Deirdre Geaney which necessitated her withdrawal didn’t help matters, the driving force of Deirdre Kearney and Cassandra Buckley continued to create openings, many of which were spurned.
The fourth quarter rally from Tralee augurs well for their remaining games. Led superbly by Buckley and O Shea, and playing with great intensity on defence, Tralee had the gap down to 3 points with just 3 minutes on the clock. It could well have gone anyway but home court advantage and the greater composure from the Rockets saw them ease home with a couple of well taken threes in the final minutes.
Team Garveys now prepare for Castleisland at home next Friday night at Mounthawk Gym at 8:30pm, and will be hoping that their recent inept performance against their local rivals will be put behind them on the night. On this display there is good reason to think so.
Tralee Imperials continued their good run to stay top of the table. Imperials led 9-7 at end of first quarter. Castleisland hit back in the second quarter and won it 13-7 to lead 20-16 at half time. Imperials came out strong in the third quarter and won it 7-13 to leave it 27-29 going in to final quarter.
The final quarter was very tight with Castle island getting a basket to draw level, we then went about 5 minutes with a basket. Then Tralee scored a basket and then got free throws and scored 1 and got free throws again and scored 1 and then Castleisland got free throws and scored 1 to leave the final score 30-33.
A fantastic display by every player. Full squad Aoife Dillane, Alison Guerin, Lara Flynn, Grainne Carmody, Abi Casey, Rachel Killgallen, Mary O’ Connell, Rebecca Conway, Ciara Rath, Emily O’Donoghue, Sophie Lowham,Mimi King, Sarah Healy and Mairead Kearney.
Under 12 Girls Div 3
Tralee Imperials 23
St Marys B 14
Girls Academy Cup
U12 Girls Cup Final:
Preparations were not ideal for our u12 Girls Division 1 KABB Cup Final due to sickness and injury to key players, however, they left all their energy on the court against a physically stronger Kenmare side to come out runners up in a fantastic game on Sunday last in the Pres Gym in Killarney.
Imperials got off to a slow start and never got to grips with the intensity and sharp shooting of the Kenmare girls to go in at half time on a scoreline of 26-9 to Kenmare. However, with an encouraging team talk from coaches Mairead and Xavier, the girls showed great heart and determination in getting some nice scores through fantastic team work.
They hassled well in defence in the last quarter and narrowed the gap well to leave the full time score 37-26 to Kenmare. Well done to the u12 Division 1 girls and their coaches on their excellent progress to date. They are playing Glenbeigh on Tuesday evening away in the County League where they are currently placed at the top of the table.
Team: Clodagh Murray, Aoife o Rourke, Ella Breen, Aisling Ni Hainifin, Niamh Collins, Grace Reidy, Emma Dewey, Jane Akinrinlade, Kirby Anne Ryan, Roise o Donnell, Siuna Crowe.
GARDAÍ in Tralee are looking for owners of a number of wallets found around town in the past couple of months.
Some of the wallets contain quantities of cash but there is insufficient identification to locate the owners.
There was a man’s wallet with a sum of cash found at Casement Railway station on December 19. There was a sum of money found in a wallet in Manor West on December 21. On December 23 in The Mall, there was a man’s wallet with a sum of cash found.
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On New Year’s Eve a purse was found on Ashe Street with cash. Also an iPhone 6 with a smashed screen was handed into the station.
On January 7, a gold watch was found in The Square. On January 19, a sum of sterling was found on North Circular Road.
The above are all at Tralee Garda Station, so if you lost any of the items mentioned, the gardaí may have some good news when you call in.
.Supporters of the Tralee – Fenit Greenway before the walk.
FRIENDS of the Tralee to Fenit Greenway held a public walk on Sunday, February 8, to highlight the disappointment at the uncompleted Tralee to Fenit Walkway.
Despite the bad weather, over 80 people took part in the walk, which started at St. Brendan’s Church and finished at Mounthawk.
The group has been involved in the project for almost ten years and would like to the council to get moving on completing the route. At the moment the project to extend it towards Fenit is at a standstill.
Michael O’Neill, organiser of the walk, said; “All we want them to do is apply for planning permission and flush out any people who are against it.
It’s not a very costly project. I reckon a million euros will do it and it’s in everybody’s interest. The one in town has been a huge success. What’s the delay? We don’t understand it. All we’re saying is let’s finish it out,” he continued.
“We’ve waited a long time for this and want it to be finished off in 2016. It’ll only take three or four months work and there are health benefits, tourism benefits and it also benefits the community. It gives us safe options and keeps walkers and cyclists off the road and gives more safety to kids. It’s a no-brainer,” he said.
.Students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí who won the Scléip award in Dublin last week, pictured with teacher Michelle D’Altúin Third left). From left; Karen Ní Dhubhlainn, Cian Ó Cianáin, Jeaic Mac Ginneá, Ciarán Ó Nualláin Taidhg and Máire Ní Threantaigh. Photo by Dermot Crean
GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí students enjoyed success in the Scléip competition held in Dublin last week.
The school had six acts in the All-Ireland of Scléip and while singers, musicians and creative dancers put on a spectacular display it was the TY drama group who won the day with their Coiste Cróinéara, where members of the 1916 Rising were posthumously put on trial.
Páirteach sa drama bhí Euan Ó Beoláin, Ciarán Ó Nualláin Tadhg, Máire Ní Threantaigh, Cian Ó Cianáin, Seán Ó hÁinle, Jeaic Mac Ginneá agus Carrie Ní Dhubhlainn.
Eight first year students sang leaganacha Gaeilge of “Riptide and By My Side”, eighteen TY students produced a leagan Gaeilge of “Footloose”, an eighties classic, and other Gaelcholáiste acts to reach this All-Ireland talent show included jazz piano and creative dance.
“The school has always fostered an interest in the arts, in creativity and in self-expression and Scléip is the ideal platform for such interests” said Michelle D’Altúin.
Scléip is a talent show that is exclusive to Irish speaking schools.
Despite the ‘it’s only the league’ factor, should Kerry fans be concerned about the attitude to the spring series? Gavin O’Connor gives five reasons to be worried about Kerry under-performing during the early part of the year…
Barry John Keane attempts to get past Sean McDermott during yesterday’s game. Photo by Dermot Crean
1. Where is the youth?
2014 was a fantastic year. All-Ireland 37 was won and more importantly for our current situation, an All-Ireland minor title was achieved for the first time in 20 years.
A year and half on we’ve saw two players from that side blooded, Brian Ó Beaglaoich and Tom O’Sullivan. Considering the panel has been hit with absenteeism at the beginning of the league, that seems like a meagre amount.
It’s telling that Brian Ó Beaglaoich has been one of the better performers. With every ball, he’s playing for his Kerry career.
Tommy Walsh, Donnchadh Walsh and Tom O’Sullivan put a Roscommon player under pressure. Photo by Dermot Crean
Players as good, with minor medals in their back pockets, Cormac Coffey, Mark O’Connor, Andrew Barry, Matthew Flaherty, Micheál Burns and Liam Kearney are the future of Kerry football and with bags of talent and everything to play for they could jolt this team back into life.
Last year, Eamonn Fitzmaurice, welcomed the return of Paul Galvin, saying as long as Paul is one of the best 30 players in the county he will have him on the panel. Perhaps a few more young fellas need their chance now.
Tense times during the match yesterday. Photo by Dermot Crean
2. Why are we so static?
Watching our attack, it was worrying how static they were, as they waited for ball to come into it them, especially during the second half.
Too often players made runs forward towards the ball instead of moving across. Tommy Walsh, was the victim of a lot of poor supply but he didn’t make it easy for his forwards either. When Donaghy is at full-forward he is most often operating from the most dangerous positions around the square. When he moves, he heads to the wings, not out.
Diagonal movement will stretch defenses when players come out to receive the ball they are moving further from scoring range.
Tom O’Sullivan gets a shot on goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
3. Mounting defeats over the last 12 months
Starting from the beginning of 2015 National League, Kerry have played 16 times in all competitions winning six, drawing twice and losing eight times. The league record in that time is five losses in nine.
We all know the business end of the All-Ireland is the only time that really matters, but management can’t be happy with the amount of games this Kerry teams is losing.
Donnchadh Walsh gets a shot on goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
Yes, you can point to to key players being absent, but this is the third time in four league campaigns Kerry have lost their opening two matches.
These losses have put the side on the back foot, fighting relegation, which has hampered any chance of experimenting with personnel.
Considering we’ve needed last minute points from other teams and stayed up purely because of points difference, can anyone say relegation won’t be overdue if it comes?
Brendan O’Sullivan tries to break away from Roscommon’s Ronan Daly. Photo by Dermot Crean
4. In the relegation mix up once more
Eamonn Fitzmaurice, will in all likelihood be glad of the three week break. It gives him ample time to put defeats in the past and welcome back key men, Kieran Donaghy, Bryan Sheehan, Anthony Maher and perhaps Colm Cooper.
Next it will be a must win match in Newry against Down, followed by Donegal at home, Mayo and Monaghan on the road and a potential relegation decider against Cork in Austin Stack Park.
Three wins is generally enough to spare a team from the drop, a loss in either of Kerry’s two home games or against Down and it becomes very tricky.
Eamonn Fitzmaurice was not a happy man watching during the closing stages of the game yesterday. Photo by Dermot Crean
5. Fitzmaurice feeling pressure for the first time?
The Finuge man took on his three year stint in 2013 and in the first two years the team exceeded expectations. Kerry weren’t given much of chance against Dublin in 2013, but the game turned out to be an epic with Kerry exposing a number of Dublin weaknesses.
An All-Ireland from from nowhere came the following year and even though the performance was poor in last year’s decider, the record will show Fitzmaurice brought Kerry within three points of back to back titles.
Kerry supporters are known to be without sentiment when it comes to their sitting manager and nobody needs to tell Eamonn Fitzmaurice what’s required now to sate football fans in the county as the year progresses.
Johnny Buckley fetches a kickout. Photo by Dermot Crean
The St. Brendan’s U12s following their 34-30 win over St. Bridget’s in the KABB Cup Final
Boys U12 Cup Final:
St. Brendan’s 34 – St. Bridget’s 30
Following on from the Senior Men winning the National Intermediate Cup last weekend, the St. Brendan’s U12s landed the U12 KABB Cup title with a hard fought 34-30 win over St. Bridget’s from Currow at the Presentation Gym in Killarney last Saturday.
Brendan’s got off to a good start with scores from Eddie Sheehy and Jack Doyle and led by 12-8 at the end of the first quarter.
However St. Bridget’s stretched the Brendan’s defence to outscore the Tralee side by ten points to four in the second quarter and took a two point lead to the half time break 18-16.
St. Brendan’s U12s including Andrew Wallace, Jack Doyle and Eddie Sheehy celebrating their KABB Cup success on Saturday.
The third quarter saw St. Brendan’s take back the initiative and the lead from Bridget’s by adding ten points to their tally and bringing a two point advantage into the final quarter.
Brendan’s defence was holding tough through Donal O’Sullivan and Coren Hughes and this allowed the likes of Andrew Wallace, Cian Griffin, Jack Doyle and Eddie Sheehy to capitalise with fast break baskets. In an exciting last quarter that saw both sides have chances to claim the title, it was Brendan’s that pulled clear to win by four on a final scoreline of St. Brendan’s 34 St. Bridget’s 30.
St. Brendan’s U12 captain Donal O’Sullivan holds aloft the KABB Cup
Afterwards the U12 KABB Cup was presented to the St. Brendan’s captain Donal O’Sullivan amidst scenes of great celebrations for the team and their family and friends.
Congratulations to all the squad, coach Tony Griffin and manager Pa Carey.
Team: Donal O’Sullivan (C), Dean Farrell, Tom Flavin, Coren Hughes, Simon Carey, Cillian Litchfield, Eddie Sheehy, Jack Doyle, Cian Griffin, Andrew Wallace, Jack Doyle.
Boys U14 Div 1
KCYMS 30 – St. Brendan’s 38
Our under 14 team travelled to Killorglin on Saturday to face KCYMS in the County League. The boys still without the services of James Fernane and Niall Fitzmaurice started the game well with early baskets from Tadgh Reen and Jimi O Sullivan.
KCYMS responded well but Rap Buivydas settled things with a deep three pointer. The 2nd quarter saw both sides struggle to dominate but Peter Kearns did manage to score all of our three quarter points. With that we trailed 15-14 at the half.
Rap Buivydas simply took the game over from here on scoring 22 of 24 points for the boys and finishing the game as the runaway top scorer. Brendan’s ran out winners on a scoreline of 30-38 and keep pressure on league leaders St Mary’s who visit us next Sunday in Moyderwell at 1.30.
Next up is TK Bobcats in Moyderwell on Wednesday 12th with tip-off at 7pm. The boys have been playing fantastic and are on a great run of form. Long may it continue.
OTHER RESULTS
Boys U16 Div 3:
St. Brendan’s 25 – Tralee Tigers 39
Ladies Div 2 Cup Semi Final:
Glenbeigh Falcons 53 – St. Brendan’s 44
UPCOMING FIXTURES:
Wednesday 10th February
Boys U14 Div 1
St. Brendan’s v TK Bobcats at 7.00pm in Moyderwell
Thursday 11th February
Boys U12 Div 3
St. Brendan’s v Rathmore at 6.00pm in Moyderwell
Friday 12th February
Senior Men
St. Paul’s v St. Brendan’s at 7.45pm in Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre
Saturday 13th February
Boys U18 Div 1
St. Mary’s v St. Brendan’s 7.00pm in Castleisland Community Centre
Sunday 14th February
Boys U14 Div 1
St. Brendan’s v St. Mary’s at 1.30pm in Moyderwell
Tuesday 16th February
Ladies Div 2
Ballybunion Wildcats v St. Brendan’s at 7.45pm in Ballybunion Community Centre
Boys U14 Div 3 Pool 1
St. Brendan’s v TK Vixens at 7.00pm in Moyderwell
Wednesday 17th February
Boys U14 Div 3 Pool 1
TK Cougars v St. Brendan’s at 6.00pm in Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre
Boys U14 Div 1
TK Cougars v St. Brendan’s at 7.00pm in Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre
TRAINING TIMES
St. Brendan’s Basketball Club Training continues at Moyderwell Hall.
Boys and Girls Academy 5yrs-9yrs
Tuesday 5-6pm
Saturday 10-11am
Girls U10s
Friday 6-7pm
Boys U10s
Wednesdays 6.30-8pm
Sunday 9.30-10.30am
U12s (A)
Tuesday 6-7pm
Sunday 11.30-12.30pm
U12s (B)
Thursday 6-7pm
Sunday 10.30-11.30am
U14s (A)
Wednesday 5-6.30pm
Sunday 1.30-2.30pm
U14s (B)
Tuesday 7-8pm
Sunday 12.30-1.30pm
U16s (A)
Monday 6-7pm
Friday 7-8pm
U16s (B)
Thursday 8-9pm
Sunday 2.30-3.30pm
U18s
Tues 8pm-9pm
U18s and U20s
Saturday 7pm – 9pm
Senior Men
Wednesday 8pm-9pm
Senior Ladies
Monday 7-8pm
Thursday 7-8pm
Senior Men and Senior Ladies interested in playing this year please get in contact with Claire O’Sullivan or Fergal O’Sullivan. New players always welcome.
Please be aware that due to registration with Basketball Ireland and KABB, all players and teams must be registered as soon as possible. If you are interested in playing this year get in contact with your coaches and let them know.
ST. BRENDAN’S BASKETBALL CLUB JUVENILE ACADEMY
St. Brendan’s Basketball Club’s Juvenile Academy for boys and girls is actively encouraging budding young basketball enthusiasts to join. Our Academy is an integral and important part of the continuing development of the club.
The Academy times are as follows Tues 5-6pm and Sat 10am – 11am for the 5 to 9 year olds. Our Academy is held at Moyderwell Gym with our coaches Linda Raymond and Charles O’Sullivan and players Michael O’Donnell and Arianne Finnegan.
The cost of the Academy is just 3 euro per hour. For more information on our Academy please contact 086 871 9335 or 086 862 5932.
Phase two of the CPC.IE sponsored Kerry singles Badminton championships took place at the Killarney Sports Centre on Friday last with the ladies and mens championships for divisions 2 and 4.
The fare served up, the buzz that consistently reverberated around the hall and the glorious uncertainty of most of the high class contests played made the action on Friday night last one of the greatest spectacles that ever graced the badminton courts of Kerry.
Even though the standard throughout was of a high calibre one of the most pleasing aspects of the night from a Kerry Badminton Association viewpoint was the amount of teenagers that competed and indeed were successful in three out of the four competitions played.
In the mens division 2 competition both semi finals were classics. In the opening one last weeks division 1 runner up James Flaherty of Moyvane took on his Munster under 17 partner Jonathan Keane of Castleisland and what a semi final this proved to be. Playing beautiful controlled Badminton the Castleisland youth took the first set but the Moyvane man settled into his task and took the two remaining sets to book his final place.
The second all Moyvane semi final saw Donnacha Moloney take on Donie Enright and in a marathon match it was Enright who ousted the gallant Moloney in another 3 setter.
It was now Donie Enright up against his club colleague, James Flaherty and from the outset it was teenager Flaherty that dominated the match and despite the best efforts of Enright it was Flaherty’s title in two sets by 21-11; 21-9.
The ladies division 2 contest was equally exciting. Killarney’s Sinead Galvin went into this competition rated as top seed following her Munster junior singles title win the previous Sunday but what a fright she got from 15 year old Niamh Flaherty of Moyvane, sister o mens singles winner, James.
This teenager has talent in abundance and pushed Mrs Galvin the full way in a wonderful 3 set encounter but it was the Killarney ladies power and experience that brought her to victory in a heart stopping contest.
The second semi final saw Castleisland’s Catherine Murphy take on last weeks division 3 singles winner Helen Brown of Moyvane and it was the Castleisland lady who won her way to contest the decider
What a close encounter this final proved to be. Nearing the close of the first set the sides were level at both 17 and 18 each but it was Ms. Murphy that closed out that set winning by 21-18.
The second set saw Murphy take a 3-1 lead but Galvin led at 10-8 but Murphy levelled at 12 all and never looked back after that winning the set and title by 21-17.
The ladies div 4 final was the only 3 set final of the night and this saw last years division 5 winner, Dingle’s Rachel O’Connor take on Aoife Moloney representing the Listowel club. It was teenager O’Connor who set the pace in the first set which she won by 21-15 but it was a battling Moloney that came out for the second set which saw her win by 21-17.
The third and final set was a cracker with Moloney leading early on but it was O’Connor who edged her way in front at the break by 11-9 but these two game battlers were again level at 16 all, 18 all and 19 all.
It was the Listowel girl who went to match point at 20-19 but the brave O’Connor who battled back to level again at 20 all with the tie break for 2 called and it was the Dingle girl who seized the initiative and got those two vital tie break points to win the title by 22-20.
The mens division 4 final was an all West Kerry confrontation battle between two more teenagers, Dingle’s Brian O’Connor and Annascaul’s Brendan McGovern.
The old adage of “You have to lose one, to win one” certainly bore fruit in this West Kerry battle. Last season Annascaul’s McGovern lost out in the County division 5 decider but what a fine player he has now blossomed into.
The winner of the Division 4 Mens Singles Title Brendan McGovern (Annascaul) which took place Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre on Friday.
His defeat of top seed and raging hot favourite, Moyvane’s Jamie Elliott in an epic 3 set quarter final encounter lifted the Annascaul youth to a new level and in the decider he was always in command over the brave O’Connor and took his first senior title in 2 hard fought sets by 21-17; 21-14.
The next round of the Kerry championships will be the doubles to be held in Killarney on Friday night February 26th (election night). Entry forms now with club secretaries.
Before the commencement of the singles championships last Friday night in Killarney the Kerry Association hosted a very pleasant function to mark the recent retirement of County secretary Mrs. Peggy Horan.
The Association had decided to commission a new silver cup to be played for in the division 2 singles championships and this cup was launched on Friday last and named as the “Peggy Horan Perpetual Trophy”
County Chairman Mr. J. Griffin, Listowel spoke on Mrs Horans contribution to both club and County since 1979.
Vice-Chairman Mr Michael Corridan also contributed as did Tralee’s Mr. Tom Clear on behalf of the players and the President of the Killarney Club, Mr. John O’Halloran also spoke on Mrs. Horan’s input to the Killarney Club for many years.
Mrs Horan spoke herself and thanked all concerned for this great honour bestowed on her and spoke on the great bond and friendships that the sport of Badminton generates at all levels.
BUTTERFIELD CUP:
Kerry relinquished their hold on the Munster Butterfield Cup in Cappoquin on Sunday last but what a dramatic competition it proved to be.
With 5 Counties competing Kerry’s first match was in the preliminary round against Limerick. The Kingdom won this one 9-0 but the scores suggest that it was not easy as four of the ties had to go to the third set for decision. So that put the holders into the semi final against the home County.
The Kingdom went 2-0 up and were looking good but a brave Waterford fight back saw them level the match at 3 games all and the sides were again level at four games all so in this titanic struggle the berth for the place in the final depended on the third and final mixed.
This match saw Waterford’s Tanya and Colin Morrissey do battle for Waterford and Jennifer Keane and Fergal Hannon do battle for Kerry. It was the Kerry duo that took the first set and it was looking good for Kerry but the home support got behind their charges in fine style and the Decies pairing certainly responded as they took set number two to level the match.
One set to go for a Butterfield final appearance and it was the home pair who were now on fire and after a brave performance from the Kerry pair it was Waterford who took the set by 21-13.
The other semi final saw Tipperary shock Cork and this Waterford/Tipperary was the first final since 1998 that neither Cork or Kerry were represented and it was the home County that captured their first Butterfield Cup in over 20 years by defeating the Premier County side but again for the Kingdom, it was so very close.
TABLE QUIZ:
The Kerry Association will hold their Annual Table Quiz in O’Donnell’s Bar, Tralee on this Friday night to commence at 8.30 with a table of 4 being €40. All clubs are requested to support the quiz with as many tables as possible.
In recent times sports halls, shuttlecocks,etc. have increased in price and as the sport of badminton does not have the benefit of admission charges as the field sports do every fund raising activity is vital. Parents who have children playing Badminton are invited to attend the quiz or sponsor a table or part table. There will be many spot prizes on offer during the night MUNSTER INTER COUNTY:
Kerry will have a double representation at the Munster Adult Inter County Competitions to be played in the UL Arena, Limerick on Sunday next. The Kerry teams will take part in Grade F (Div.3) and Grade F (Div.4). Both squads have trained extensively in recent times and best wishes are extended to both.
The Kerry F squad is as follows; Mariuz Tusnski (Capt), Cian Liston,Kieran Crehan,Timmy Noonan,Danny Cronin, Niamh Flaherty, Carmel Hudson,Helen Browne,Michelle Kearney, Marion McSweeney. Manager; Pat Kearney (Moyvane)
The Grader G squad as follows; Christina Quirke, Paula O Sullivan ,Aoife Moloney, Marie O Connor, Louise Behan, Brendan McGovern ,Jamie Elliot, Ger O Connor, Aidan Evans, Alan Falvey.
Manager; Jennifer Keane (Killarney)
JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Over 120 players took part in the Kerry juvenile singles championships played in Killarney on Saturday last and what a competition it proved to be.
Pride of place must go to Rachel O’Connor who won the Kerry division 4 title on Friday night and brought off a notable double on Saturday by winning the under 17 title
Listowel players captured 3 titles whilst clubs Killarney,Dingle,Kingdom,Annascaul and County captured 1 each which gave a great spread throughout the County.
Results as follows;
U11 Girls: Pia Hickey Killarney defeated Ava McGovern Kingdom (Castleisland) 21/11,21/17
Park FC U15 presented with new Jerseys from Fergus Foley, Physiotherapist on Saturday, February 6.
RESULTS;
Saturday 06th February 2016:
U13 Daly’s Supervalu Div.1
Killarney Celtic B 2-1 Park B.
U15 Sfai Cup Round of 32
Park FC 7-0 Broadford Utd.
U15 Killarney Plaza Div.2
St.Bernards 2-0 Park B.
Sunday 07th February 2016
Denny Premier A
Killarney Celtic 5-4 Park Fc.
Kerry Schoolboys Cup Draws;
John Murphy 12’s Cup
Round.1
St Brendans Park B v Killarney Athletic A.
Ballyhar v St Brendans Park A.
St Brendans Park C v Mastergeeha.
John Joe Naughton U13 Cup
Round 1
St Brendans Park C v Dingle.
Round 2
St Brendans Park A v Killarney Athletic.
St Brendans Park D v Inter Kenmare.
St Brendans Park C or Dingle v MEK.
St Brendans Park B v Killarney Celtic B.
Tom Hayse 14’s Cup
Round 1:
St Brendans Park A v Dingle.
St Brendans Park C v Inter Kenmare.
St Brendans Park D v St Brendans Park B.
Round 2:
St Brendans Park A or Dingle v St.Bernards.
Castleisland v Iveragh or Killarney Celtic A.
Fenit v Listowel A .
Killarney Celtic B v Tralee Dynamos A.
Camp Juniors v Killarney Athletic.
Listowel Celtic B or Ballyheigue v St Brendans Park D or St Brendans Park B.
Ballyhar v St Brendans Park C or Inter Kenmare.
U15 Cup
Round 1
St Brendans Park A v Killarney Celtic A.
Mastergeeha v St Brendans Park B.
Round 2
Fenit v St Brendan Park A or Killarney Celtic A.
Mastergeeha or St Brendans Park B v St.Bernards.
Tucker Kelly 16’s Cup
Round 1
St Brendans Park B v Asdee.
St Brendans Park A v Killarney Athletic.
ACADEMY SEASON;
Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday.
The U6’s , U7’s and U8’s will be from 1.00pm- 2.15pm and this will be followed by the U9’s and U10’s from 2.45pm-4.15pm . Please insure that you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. All parents are welcome to watch the whole session or arrive a little early to see how much fun their child is having.
If you would like to get involved yourself in any way, just ask one of our coaches for assistance on how to do this. For any questions or comments please email academy@stbrendansparkfc.com.
P.R.O Contact;
If you have any thing you feel is of interest for the St Brendans Park Fc notes please get in touch. You can contact me at Tknocka74@hotmail.com.
Our Club website is available on www.stbrendansparkfc.com where you will also find links to our Facebook and Twitter club pages.
All coaches are asked to submit match reports and squad photos as soon as they can after matches so that they can be posted on the website.
REPORTS;
(U13) Div.1;
Killarney Celtic B 2-1 Park B:
It was lashing rain and very windy at kick off for the league game between under 13 Killarney Celtic B and Park B. The game got under way at 10.25 with Park playing against the wind and rain. Five minutes into the game the ball bounced off the Park full back and hit him on the elbow resulting in a free kick just outside the area to Killarney.
The resulting free kick found the top corner and it was 1-0. The next 15 minutes saw Killarney in control but after that Park settled and played some good football. Matt Healy made a lovely run from the left and past the keeper, took a shot which was going in, meanwhile Striker David (Tiny) Callaghan and the Celtic keeper made a dash for the ball which Tiny won and as he was about to finish the keeper got down to make the save.
Half time score 1-0. After a good half time team talk Park went out more positive and controlled the second half with 90% of the play in the Killarney half. After 20 minutes a lovely through ball from midfield saw Matt make a run for the ball which he got to before the Celtic keeper and he lifted it over and into the net.
With the score at 1-1 Park remained in control and hit the bar twice and had another shot just over. With only 2 minutes left in the game the ball was played long from the Celtic half and was well taken by their forward who scored the winning goal.
Final score 2-1. It is the first game since 2014 that Park have lost. However they still remain on top of the table and are still on course to win the league.
Kerry schoolboys and girls soccer league team of the week;
Well done to Matt Healy St Brendans Park Fc U13’s who made the Kerry schoolboys and girls soccer league team of the week .
Slí Eile Play Therapy – Our website sponsor;
We are proud to announce Slí Eile Play Therapy as our new website sponsor. Slí Eile Play Therapy are based in Manor, Tralee (next to Wadding’s Butchers) and assist children who may need help in dealing with emotional, behavioural and/or psychological difficulties. Slí Eile also provide parental guidance and support.
Owner and Play therapist of Slí Eile Laura O’ Carroll felt that St Brendan’s Park FC and Slí Eile were an ideal fit as “The Park provide a very healthy environment for children to develop sports wise and socially and our aim is also to help children develop and deal with issues on a more personal level.
FIXTURES;
Saturday 13th February 2016:
U12 John Murphy Cup Round 1
Park B v Killarney Athletic A 10-30
Ballyhar v Park A TBC
Park C v Mastergeeha 11-45
U14 Tom Hayes Cup Round 1
Park A v Dingle 1-00 , Venue Mounthawk Park All Weather Pitch (No Metal Studs or metal blades)
Park C v Inter Kenmare 12-30
Park D v Park B 10-00 , Venue Mounthawk Park All Weather Pitch (No Metal Studs or metal blades)
U16 Tucker Kelly Cup Round 1
Park B v Asdee 12-30
Park A v Killarney Athletic 11-30 , Venue Mounthawk Park All Weather Pitch (No Metal Studs or metal blades) .
Sunday 14th February 2016
FAI Youth Cup 4th Round (Last 16)
Regional United v Park Fc 2-00 , Venue Dooradoyle Astro Pitch.
Scór na bPáistí for the Greater Tralee Area will be held on Friday 11th March. Bímis ag prapáil chuige. There are 11 clubs in the area; each club is entitled to participate. (Participation in Scór is important for the obtaining of a Gaeltacht scholarship for a club member).
UNDER 6/7/8/9/10 FOOTBALL:
A great Rock Under 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 turn out for training in Mounthawk Gym last Sunday. Timetable for next Sunday: (i) Under 6 players at 10am; (ii) Under 8 players at 11am; (iii) Under 10 players at 12.00.
PEIL FAOI 12:
Our Under 12 boys will continue their football action next Sunday at 1.30pm (go 2.45pm) in the Nuns’ Field. Among the coaching staff will be Anthony Moriarty, Éamonn Scanlon, Edward O’Connor, Denis Sayers, Kieran Browne, Joe Smith.
UNDER 14/16:
Training, etc, as advised.
FREWEN CUP (Munster Schools U16½ “A” Football):
Coláiste de la Salle (Macroom): 1-18; Tralee CBS: 0-16. The Green trailed by 3 points at half-time (0-8 to 0-11).
Their game improved in the second half and they drew level but a converted penalty by Macroom gave the Cork team the edge; they finish stronger. Sympathies to Dáithí Couchman, Anraí Ó Ceallacháin, Seosamh Ó Lúbaigh, Gearóid Mac Gearailt, Seán Cuiltéir. Munster semi-finalists: Macroom v St. Flannan’s College; St. Brendan’s College v Coláiste Chríost Rí.
Our Seniors opening game of the season (round 1 of the Town League), against John Mitchels, has been brought forward 18 hours from the original time. It will now take place at the Mitchels pitch (note change of venue) on next Saturday evening (13th Feb) at 6.30pm.
In the remaining three rounds we have a home game against Na Gaeil (21st Feb) and then two more away games against Ballymac (28th Feb) and Kerins O’Rahillys (13th March). The top two teams qualify for the Final, on a date to be confirmed.
The week after that (Sun, 20th March) it’s our first major game of the season – the Final of the 2015 Co. League away to Dr. Crokes which will double up as the opening round game of this season’s Co. League.
MINOR FOOTBALL:
Our round 2 Town League game against Na Gaeil did not go ahead last Saturday (6th Feb) as the continuous rain made the pitches at Killeen and Connolly Park unplayable.
Our round 3 game, at home against Ballymac, is scheduled for next Saturday (13th Feb) at 4pm but with Strom Imogen battering the whole place at the weekend we can’t be sure of anything going ahead as scheduled at the moment. Keep in touch with Club Website.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Last year it was Ardfert and Brosna who did the honours. Last Saturday (6th Feb) it was the turn of two Clubs from the southern end of the county – St. Marys and Templenoe – who won their All Ireland Finals in Croke Park.
St. Marys won the Intermediate Final (they had already won the Junior Championship back in 2011) and Templenoe won the Junior Final. Congratulations to both on a fantastic achievement.
On this form Templenoe will be formidable opponents for all teams they meet in Division 1 of the Co. League this season. We are lucky that we won’t have to encounter them until the very last round of the League – sometime next September.
CONGRATULATIONS:
To Marie Crowe (wife of former Club footballer, Billy Sheehan) who won the MacNamee Award for Sports Journalist of the Year for her superb article on how triumph (our victory in the County and Munster Club Championship 2014) and tragedy (the sadness, during that time, at the death of Darragh and Niamh Long’s one month old baby, Siún) can go hand in hand; to Tommy O’Connor (Kerry County Librarian and the North Kerry Hurling Board) on his fine publication on North Kerry Hurling; and to Radio Kerry’s Weeshie Fogarty who won the Hall of Fame Award.
Well done to all three.
CONNOLLY PARK PARTY:
There was a very nice Get-Together of Connolly Park Residents at the Clubhouse last Sunday week (31st Jan), attended by over 50 people. The Organizing Committee would like to thank all who attended as well as everyone involved in organizing the event and helping with the running the event on the day.
The Committee also wish to thank the Bar Staff , and the Musicians and Singers who performed at the function.
CLUBHOUSE:
As always the Clubhouse is available for all types of Parties. For Bookings phone Des Griffin at 086 402 0808.
CARDS:
The 45 Card Sessions continue in the Clubhouse on every Monday and Thursday nights, commencing at 9.30pm each night.
LOTTO:
Last week’s (1st Feb) Jackpot, worth €5,000, was not won. The numbers drawn were 13, 18, 27 and 31.
The €20 Winners were: Patsy Griffin and Josephine Casey, both c/o Richard Healy; Brian Collins, c/o Martin Collins; and Tara Foran and Nicholas Scollard, both c/o Carmel O’Neill.
SYMPATHY:
Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently – Agnes Bowler (nee Bradford), Cockleshell Road; Mary Cross (nee Jones), Ovens (Cork) and late of Tralee; and Catherine Lonergan (nee Penrose), Hawley Park and late of Scotland.
2016 Membership fees are as follows:
Patron membership €150 ( this includes adult membership, entry to the weekly lotto and free admission to all County League games which can be paid by direct debit),
Adult membership €40,
Students/O.A.P €20,
Juvenile boys and girls €20.
Club Registrar George Lowe will be available to collect membership between 7pm and 8pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings in Ballyseedy Complex. Alternatively George can be contacted on 087 2743161 or at lowegeorge43@yahoo.com.
There will be separate Juvenile Registration days in the coming weeks, details of which will be announced in the next few weeks.
SENIOR TEAM
Fixtures for the coming year are as follows:
St Brendan’s League
John Mitchels v Ardfert Sunday February 14th at HOME
John Mitchels v Na Gaeil will be doubled up in Town League on Feb 28th AWAY
John Mitchels v Ballymac will be doubled up in Town League on March 4th @ 8.00 p.m.
Home Matches that John Mitchels were to play against Churchill and St Pats this weekend were postponed due to weather conditions.
Coiste Tra Li league
Round 1: Away to Austin Stacks Saturday next February 13th at 6.30 p.m.
Round 2: Home to Kerins O”Rahilly’s (21st February)
Round 3: Home to Ballymac (4th March)
Div 1 County League fixtures 2016
Round 1: Home to Templenoe (20 March)
Round 2: Away to Milltown/Castlemaine (27th March)
Round 3: Away to Dr Crokes (10th April)
Round 4: Home to Castleisland Desmond’s (5th June)
Round 6: Away to Glenbeigh/Glencar (12th June)
Round 7: Away to Kenmare (19th June)
Round 8: Home to Legion (2nd July)
Round 9: Home to Austin Stacks (24th July)
Round 10: Home to Dingle (14th August)
Round 11: Away to Kerins O’Rahilly’s (4th or 25th Sept)
Intermediate Championship:
Home to Spa (17th April)
SENIOR LADIES:
Training on Sunday mornings from 10.00 to 11.00 am
MINOR TEAM:
Upcoming fixtures:
Coiste Tra Li league:
Home to St Pats (13th February)
John Mitchels were due to play Ardfert this weekend but due to weather conditions it was postponed – to be rescheduled to a later date.
U16 North Kerry League:
Fixtures will be issued shortly.
U16 Co League:
Round 1 will commence April 7th.
U14 Ladies Co League:
Following a County Board meeting last Wednesday evening in Killarney, a number of structure changes to Co League divisions at Senior, U16 and U14 level.
Our U14s will now be in Division 3 with full listings and more updates on Co League to follow next week.
U14 Ladies Feile 2016:
A very important meeting for parents of U14 girls will take place on Tuesday February 9th at 7.30 pm in our Complex in Ballyseedy. It is very important that a parant for each player is present in order that full details can be given out.
Feile is an International competition and comes to Kerry for the first time since 1994 and it will be the very first time that our girls will be competing in this tournament.
U12 Ladies Co League:
Preliminary grading round starts April 5 th. Fixtures to follow but at the moment looks like same groups as 2015.
U 12 North Kerry Ladies Divison 2 B:
Na Gaeil v John Mitchels Sunday March 6th @ 12:00 noon in Killeen, Oakpark
John Mitchels v Castlegregory Sunday March 13th @ 12:00 noon in John Mitchels
John Mitchels v Moyvane Saturday March 19th @ 5:00 p.m. In John Mitchels
Cross over semi final in Cup and Shield Competitions between 2A and 2B
SUNDAY MORNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE:
Juvenile training for 2016 began on Sunday last in John Mitchels Centre of Excellence, Camp, Ballyseedy. There were four different training sessions and all were very well attended.
We welcomed back the boys and girls who attended the FundaMitchels programme last October, all were very eager and signed up to become part of the John Mitchels family.
U-6 Boys and Girls:
This group had a great morning where the emphasis was on having fun while learning the basic football skills was top of the agenda.
Ryan Buckley, Rory Bowler, Aisling Kelliher, Keelin Dennehy, Ruby Foley, Shane Roche, Amberleigh O’Mahony, Donnagh Foley, Michelle Kandharsingh, Finnion O’Callaghan, Ella Dennehy, Calvin O’Sullivan, Grace Moloney, Adam Morrison, Hannah Roche, Adam Purtill, Donnchadh Noonan, Aaron McElligott, Fia McElligott and Mathais Panxhi were some of the boys and girls who attended training.
Indoor training continues on Sunday next from 11.00 p.m. to 12.00 noon in our sports hall. (boys and girls born in 2010, 2011 & 2012).
U-8 Boys
This group had a fantastic morning. The coaches Mike, Paul, James, Mark, Johnny, Sean and George were very impressed with the skills that these boys had developed and could tell that the boys hadn’t stopped practicing the skills of the game over the winter months.
Cillian Donovan, Evan Lyons, Aaron Guerin, Justin Jahimaa, Robbie McEvoy, Eanna Ryle, Jack Conway and Gearoid White were some of the players who caught the eye of the trainers.
Indoor training for this age group continues on Sunday next from 10.00 am to 11.00 am (boys born in 2008 & 2009).
U-10 Boys
Despite the adverse weather conditions, this team took to the Astro Turf pitch and trained outdoors. This was a great session with all the team giving it their all.
Players to impress included, Reece Long, Mark O’Connor, Joe Laucher, Andrew Kerins, Adam Bowler, Jack O’Donoghue, Gerard O’Shea and Daithi Smullen. Training for this age group continues on Sunday next from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. (boys born in 2006 & 2007).
Please bring gum shields, football boots and runners as if the weather permits training will take place on the Astro turf pitch.
U-8 & U-10 Girls
The ladies also returned to training on Sunday last. This team concentrated on the passing skills of the game and all the team tried very hard, Amber Long, Lily Collins, Megan Noonan, Lucie O’Donoghue, Alannah Cunnane, Kaydance O’Mahony, Aoife Kelliher and Brid O’Shea were some of the girls that attended.
Training for this age group continues on Sunday next at 10.00 in the club sports hall.
GET WELL WISHES:
Get well wishes to former PRO Peter Fortune who underwent surgery recently.
CLUB BAR:
Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 7197070
LOTTO:
2/2/2016 – Numbers drawn: 11, 17, 19, 23
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Joan McDonnell c/o Catherine
€25 – Joe McDonnell c/o Patrons
€25 – K Kelliher c/o Mickey
€25 – John Brosnan c/o Vincent
€25 – Brendan O’Mahony c/o Brendan
Next draw – 09/02/2016 – Jackpot €2,000
MERCHANDISE:
A full range of Tracksuits, Tops and shorts for all age groups are available at John Mitchels Complex. Great value on offer and ideal for anyone at home or abroad.
JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX:
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall and All Weather pitch. The Complex is also open for children’s parties. Further information contact the Club reception on 066 7197070.
SYMPATHY:
To the family of Agnes Bowler (nee Bradford), Cockleshell Rd, The Kerries, Tralee.
To the family of Catherine Lonergan (nee Penrose), Hawley Park, Tralee and formerly of Scotland.
To the family of Mary Cross (nee Jones), Ovens Cork and formerly of Tralee.
May they Rest in Peace
The lotto was held Glenduff House, on Monday 1st February 2016 for a jackpot of €1,500. Numbers drawn were 10,11,24,28. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Joan Wharton, Ballyseedy
2. Blake Leen, Chutethall
3. Eddie O Connell, c/o Paula Silles
4. Marie McCarthy, Rathanny
5. Micheala Murphy, Chutehall
Sellers Prize : Mannix Post Office.
The lotto now stands at €1600 and can be played atwww.ballymacgaa.com
Aidan Pollard (right) receives his lotto winning cheque for €5,000 from Club President Tom Leen.Frank Sayers (left) receives his lotto winning cheque for €5,000 from Club Chairman, Tom Herlihy.
SENIORS
Our Senior Team travelled to a wet and windy Churchill on Sunday last for Round 2 of the St. Brendans Board League. Having played against the strong wind in the 1st half our lads were happy going in at the break with a 1 point deficit. Churchill 1 – 7 Ballymac 2 – 3.
Ballymac goal scorers being Eanna Reidy and Vincent Horan. In the second half Ballymac added 4 points to their tally while keeping the opposition scoreless to run out winners on a final score of Ballymac 2 – 7 Churchill 1 – 7.
Next Saturday at 3.45 we welcome Kerins O Rahillys to Ballymac for a Round 1 Coiste Tra Li game. Please check facebook and twitter for any further updates on these fixtures.
MINORS:
KERINS O RAHILLYS 4-10 BALLYMAC 3-6
Our second game in the Tralee district league was against O’Rahilly’s in Ballyrickard last Sunday morning. Heavy underfoot conditions and driving rain made it impossible to play good football.
A heroic performance by our captain Max O’ Brien and a masterclass by our stand in goalie Cathal Dunne were the main positives for us in this game. It was backs to the wall stuff for us in the first 15 minutes as we found it very hard to get out of our own half. O,Rahilly’s had notched up 1-5 before Dara Keane pointed for us.
David Long grabbed the kick out passed to D. Keane who again pointed. Cathal Dunne made two fine saves but our opponents scored another goal just before half time. The score at half time was Kerins O’Rahilly’s 2-5 Ballymac 0-2.
We had a better start to the second half with Keelan kicking two points. Max O Brien then got on the scoresheet with a fine goal and Keelan pointed from a free. However two quick goals by our opponents again stretched their lead.
As the half went on Cathal made several fine saves, but O’Rahilly’s kicked two further points. Keelan pointed for us before ML. Hoare picked out D. Reagan with a perfect pass who in turn found Dara Chawke and he scored a goal from close range.
Keelan again pointed while O’Rahilly’s added two more points. D. Reagan responded by working his way through for a fine goal with our opponents getting the final point of the game. We play Austin Stacks next in this competition.
SCOR SINSEAR
Ballymac sent three teams to the Co. Final of Scor Sinsear in Castleisland on Saturday evening last. Our Leiriu were most unlucky not to be crowned Co. Champions as they put in a faultless performance of their sketch which detailed events surrounding the War of Independence and Civil War.
However, the judges decided that Fossas piece on the 1916 rising would go forward to represent the County in Munster. Our Set Dancers relinquished their County title when they were pipped by an excellent Spa set.
Thanks to Michael Murphy for the time and effort he dedicated to our set dancers. Tom Herlihy, Niall Daly, Denis Daly, and Gerard Collins participated in the Quiz section but once again it was All Ireland champions Churchill who took the honours in this category following a play off victory over Rathmore.
Many thanks to all who participated in Scor Sinsear on behalf of the Club. A special buiochas goes to our Scor Officer Anthony Curran and his wife Nora for the tireless work they did in the coordinating of the Scor team. Tiocfaidh ar La.
COACHING SEMINAR:
The Club hosted a coaching seminar on Sunday last in Ballygarry House Hotel. The main speaker at this event was former Kerry and Limerick inter Co. Manager Mickey Ned O Sullivan who gave all present an insight on how to bring the Club forward from a coaching perspective.
The large crowd present certainly learned a lot from his presentation. Many thanks to Mickey for making the journey from Kenmare on such a bad day.
STRICTLY LOVE DANCING:
The day we have all been waiting for Saturday 13th February is nearly upon us when our strictly love dancing couples will show us their moves which they have been practicing for the last number of months.
Doors open at 7.00pm for an 8.00pm performance in Ballygarry. Tickets for this event are now sold out and no cash will be accepted at the door at any stage of the night.
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS:
Congratulations to Templenoe and St. Mary’s who won their respective All Ireland championships in Croke Park on Sunday last, to continue Kerry’s dominance of these competitions.
Congratulations also to our neighbours John Mitchels on their recent promotion to Division 1 of the Co. League for 2016.
CIARA GRIFFIN
Well done to Ballymac native Ciara Griffin who was part of the Ireland’s Ladies Rugby team who defeated Wales in Dublin on Saturday last.
SYMPATHY
The Club extends its sympathy to Liam and Joan Brennan on the death of Liams father Mossie Brennan in Ballinskelligs. Mossies grandchildren Mossie, Liam and Aidan play with U12 and academy level for the Club.
.Daniel Collins accepts the Player of the Year award from Deputy Martin Ferris. Also included is organiser Mike O’Halloran.
THE Kerry Hurling All Stars 2015 were held in The Abbey Tavern Ardfert on Sunday night and Daniel Collins of Kilmoyley was named Player Of The Year.
The county champions made up eight of the team with finalists St Brendan’s with two representatives and Ballyheigue, Abbeydorney, Crotta and Lixnaw with one each.
Shane Conway of Lixnaw picked up the Young Player Of The Year award.
The concept of The Kerry Hurling All Stars was the idea of Mike O’Halloran and is now in its third year.
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Mike and Timmy Sheehan have put the package together since the beginning and the event is funded by the hurling clubs of North Kerry, along with Finbar Canty of The Blasket Traleee and Garveys SuperValu.
The nominees are chosen from players who played in the county championship and no other competition.
There was also a best dressed lady award which was won by Samantha Stackpoole.
The full list of winners on the night is as follows (scroll down for more photos)
1. Aidan McCabe, Kilmoyley
2. Sean Murnane, Kilmoyley
3. Sean Dowling, Kilmoyley
4. Rory Horgan, St Brendans
5. Flor McCarthy, Kilmoyley
6. Dougie Fitzell, Kilmoyley
7. Tom Murnane, Kilmoyley
8/9. Darren Dineen, St Brendans; Daniel Collins, Kilmoyley
10. Philip Lucid, Ballyheigue
11. Adrian Royle, Kilmoyley.
12. PJ Keane, Abbeydorney.
13. Shane Nolan, Crotta O’Neills
14. Michael Conway, Lixnaw
15 John Egan, St Brendans.
Player of the Year – Daniel Collins Kilmoyley
Young player of the Year – Shane Conway Lixnaw.
.Rory Horgan accepts his All-Star award from Deputy Martin Ferris. Also included is organiser Mike O’Halloran..Michael Conway accepts his All-Star award from Deputy Martin Ferris. Also included is organiser Mike O’Halloran.John Egan accepts his All-Star award from Deputy Martin Ferris. Also included is organiser Mike O’Halloran.Danny Leane of Annburys makes the Best Dressed Lady presentation to Samantha Stackpoole. Also included is Deputy Martin Ferris and organiser Mike O’Halloran.The Kerry Hurling All-Stars, organisers and guests at The Abbey Tavern on Sunday night.
The progression of the 5 sections of the Tralee Parnells Club Strategic Development Plan has been devolved to 5 committees of volunteers in dedicated working groups. All groups are to report back to the Club Executive meeting, on Monday the 29th of February.
Seeking Family Members of Parnells 1918 Team:
Parnells have a colorized version of the original black and white photo of the Parnells teams that won the Kerry championship in 1918 and again in 1919.
We are now asking anyone who is related to any of those players to please get in touch with us via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TraleeParnellsHurlingClub and tell us who your relative is. We have already had some great feedback, with people locally and overseas commenting on striking family resemblances.
Dates for Parnells Families:
Some dates to note for families with players in the various age groups. Under 12 Girls will have their Training Launch Night on Friday 04 March at the Ballymac Ball Wall. Friday night training for Parnells boys under 14/16/18 starts 19th Feb in Caherslee at 7 pm. Finally, training for all ages up to 12 will have launch night Friday 01 April 7 pm at IT Tralee North Campus.
Scór na bPáistí Quiz:
The Tralee Parnell’s Scór na bPáistí Quiz (primary school age children) will take place on Wednesday 17th February at Collis Sandes House at 7:45 pm sharp. The Quiz will consist of 40 questions in total. Including 4 questions from each of the 10 categories as outlined in the Scór Rules.
The quiz will be “test like” with each competitor completing an answer sheet, no conferring. A trophy will be presented (at a later date) to the competitor with the highest score on the night, this individual will be the “Tralee Parnells Scór na bPáistí Champion 2016”. The aim of the night is form a team of 6 individuals, who will go forward to prepare to represent Parnells in the the Tralee district competition.
Foundation Coaching Course:
Parnells Officer David O’Dea is organising a Foundation Coaching Course for our mentors. The plan is to do two 2 hours sessions over two days. Dates to follow. This will be a refresher for anyone that has completed the Foundation course before and a great introduction to coaching for any new mentors. Kerry County Board will issue certificates to all volunteers who complete this very worthwhile training.
Jigsaw Event:
Details to follow of an upcoming Jigsaw event to take place in March.
Motion of Sympathy:
The recent meeting of the Parnells GAA Club Executive passed a motion of sympathy on their recent sad loss, to the Thornton Family Lixnaw and to Lixnaw GAA Club.
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 09, 15, 25 & 27. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Kevin Walsh c/o Dwyers, Kiaran O Connor Curragraigue, Billy Lyons c/o Rock St. PO, Marie O Shea Curraheen and Pat O Connor Curragraigue. Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,700 and the draw will take place this Sunday night February 14th in O’Dwyer’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.
Juvenile Academy
U6’s: We had another great turnout last Sunday with every player giving it 100% with James Daly, Ben Deegan and Sarah Greaney showing great skill and determination. A special mention goes to Aoife Kennedy who received our footballer of the week trophy. Well done Aoife.
U8’s: Comhgairdeas le Roibeard O’ Se, Peileadoir an Seachtaine seo chaite. Bhi se ar fheabhas. Well done also to Caoilionn Culloo, Jack Costello and Rory Daly. Our numbers are fantastic and everyone is having great fun. Training resumes same time next week.
U10’s: The St. Pats under 10’s Boys & Girls were in academy action last Sunday. We had a good turnout at training in the Pres Hall. Everyone put in a great effort practicing and improving their skills during the session with Rory Kelleher, Killian O’Mahony, Caitlinn O’Grady and Kayla O’Connor giving it their all during the session. Congratulations to Fionn Dairo on winning footballer of the week trophy.
It is important that you all keep practicing your skills at home during the week. We hope to see you all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres. Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.
U12’s: Training continues on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on our astro turf.
U14’s: Training continues on Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on our astro turf.
U16’s: Training continues on Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on our astro turf.
Girls: Outdoor training to resume as soon as the weather improves.
Seniors
The second round game in the Brendan’s League vs Mitchels was also called off last weekend due to an unplayable pitch. Training however continues on Tuesday & Friday nights at 7:30pm on our astro turf.
Feile
St Pats are honoured to have been selected as one of the host teams for Féile Peil Na Nog South West 2016 which takes place on June 24th-June 26th.
This event involves our U14 team. Our committee and U14 coaches have begun their preparations to ensure that this is a successful event for our U14 team, our club and the locality and will ensure that the red carpet will be rolled out for our visiting team.
Seamus Murphy (0879249531) and Brenda Doody (08688887889) are the points of contact if you wish to get involved in this fantastic event.
Registration
There was a good response to the 2016 membership registration night last Friday night held in Blennerville NS. Thanks to everyone who has registered so far. Registration for members and families of the u6’s, u8’s and u10’s can be completed at the Academy session in the Presentation school PE hall on Sunday morning at the usual times.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan who recently retired after 41 years service in An Garda Síochána.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Agnes Bowler The Kerries. May she rest in peace.
Barry John Keane speeds away from his marker. Photo by Dermot Crean
PLENTY to think about for the next three weeks then.
Kerry were beaten fair and square today by a game Roscommon outfit, who adapted better to the poor footballing conditions in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.
The rain and wind kept the fans away too, as just 4,507 paid in to see the proverbial ‘bad day at the office’ for a Kerry side looking bereft of ideas.
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A solid second half performance from the Connaught side, playing against the wind, propelled them to victory and Eamonn Fitzmaurice is faced with an uphill battle now for the rest of Kerry’s league campaign.
Kerry, playing against the wind in the first half, started well and were 0-3 to 0-0 up in the first eight minutes thanks to Barry John Keane’s frees.
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Stephen O’Brien scores his first half goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
Roscommon came back though and hit the next eight points without reply, but Kerry hit back with points from Barry John Keane and Tommy Walsh and then a goal on 31 minutes.
Stephen O’Brien picked up the ball 35 yards out, sped down left wing leaving two defenders for dead, before cutting back across in front of goal and slotting it past the Roscommon goalkeeper.
A fine Johnny Buckley point put Kerry ahead 1-6 to 0-8 up at half-time.
Killian Young looks for options. Photo by Dermot Crean
Logic dictated that a Kerry side playing with the wind in the second half would kick on and secure the points.
Roscommon though had other ideas. They were tenacious and stuck with Kerry score for score until the 22nd minute when they went ahead 0-13 to 1-9 and never lost the lead again.
Kerry weren’t at the races at all and couldn’t muster a decent challenge in the last 15 minutes to close the gap.
David Moran rises highest for a kick out. Photo by Dermot Crean
Enda Smith put Roscommon two clear with time almost up and despite an injury time point from Conor Cox, Kerry slumped to their second defeat of the league and problems ahead for the rest of the campaign. The huge crowd of travelling support in the stands erupted at the final whistle and the journey home for them won’t seem as long.
It’s hardly panic stations for Kerry though, with so many players to come back from injuries, but it was still a very poor performance from players capable of so much more.
Cathal Shine celebrates at the final whistle. Photo by Dermot Crean
More photos below…(we’ll have match analysis and action photos tomorrow)
Kerry: B Kelly; B O Beaglaoich, M Griffin, S Enright; P Murphy, A O’Mahony, K Young; D Moran, J Buckley (0-2); J Lyne, D O’Sullivan, D Walsh; BJ Keane (0-5 4fs), T Walsh (0-1), S O’Brien (1-1). Subs: T O’Sullivan for Lyne inj (12), A Fitzgerald for D Walsh (48), C Cox (0-1) for Keane (57), F Fitzgerald for Enright (59), Barry O’Sullivan for Buckley inj (63), Brendan O’Sullivan for Walsh (69).
Roscommon: D O’Malley; S McDermott, N Collins, N McInerney; N Daly, D Murray, R Stack; E Smith (0-3), I Kilbride; F Cregg (0-2), C Cregg (0-4), C Daly; C Connolly (0-1), C Devanney (0-2), C Murtagh (0-1). Subs: C Shine for Kilbride (54), S Purcell for C Daly (58),R Daly for Cregg (59), C McHugh for Connolly (63).
Tommy Walsh struggles to find space for a shot. Photo by Dermot CreanStephen O’Brien speeds away from his markers. Photo by Dermot CreanThere was no crock of gold for Kerry at the end of the rainbow at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
