.Kerins O’Rahillys midfielder, Con Barrett, tries to power through in last year’s senior county championship quarter-final loss to Legion. Photo by Dermot Crean.
THE draws for the Castleisland Mart Club Championship took place last night at the County Committee meeting held in Austin Stack Park.
Recent championship clashes would suggest Kerins O’Rahilly’s would have preferred to avoid Legion.
The Killarney side have knocked O’Rahilly’s out of the 2015 Senior Championship and the two previous years of the club championship.
Austin Stacks are also up against a team they’ll be very familiar with.
Milltown/Castlemaine were the side that unexpectedly dumped The Rock into a three way Senior Championship Relegation Play-off last December.
Defending champions, Dingle, will face Rathmore.
In the Intermediate championship, John Mitchels, have been drawn against Spa, who they defeated on Sunday after two titanic battles to claim Division 1 Promotion.
Ardfert have a difficult test against Munster champs, St Mary’s. But with home advantage, Ardfert, will be looking to upset the south Kerrymen.
In the Junior grade, Ballymac host Cordal, St Pats go to Duagh and Na Gaeil play Cromane on home soil.
The draws were made by Joe Wallace under the Supervision of the County Committee members
Club Championship 1st Round draw 2016
1. Austin Stacks V Milltown/Castlemaine
2. Rathmore V Dingle
3. Dr Crokes V Kilcummin
4. Killarney Legion V Kerins O’Rahillys
The first drawn team has home venue. Games will take place over the weekend of April 17th 2016.
Intermediate Club Championship 1st Round draw 2016
St Michael’s Foilmore V Skellig Rangers John Mitchel’s V Spa
Brosna V Castleisland Desmond’s
Currow V Waterville
Gneeveguilla V Kenmare
Laune Rangers V An Ghaeltacht Ardfert V St Mary’s
Glenflesk V Templenoe
The first drawn team has home venue. Games will take place over the weekend of April 17th 2016
Premier Junior Club Championship Qualifier Draw 2016
Preliminary Draw
(A) Tuosist V Ballylongford
( B) Ballyduff V Kilgarvan
Main Draw for Premier Junior Championship Qualifier
Finuge v Winners of (A)
Listry V Moyvane
Lispole V Listowel Emmet’s
Piarsaigh Na Dromada V Fossa Ballymacelligott V Cordal
Knocknagoshel V Glenbeigh /Glencar
Keel V Winners of ( B)
Castlegregory V St Senan’s
Renard V Tarbert
Annascaul V Sneem/Derrynane Na Gaeil V Cromane Duagh V St Pats Blennerville
Beaufort V Valentia
Beale V Churchill
Scaraglin V Ballydonoghue
Asdee V Firies
The first drawn team has home venue. Games will take place over the weekend of April 17th 2016 The winners will play in Premier Junior Championship 2016. The losers will play in Junior Championship 2016.
.Ballymullen at 9am Tuesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY got the tail end of Storm Jonas last night and this morning, leaving many areas with spot flooding.
Up to 25mm of rain fell across Kerry overnight from about 11pm.
The road at Ballymullen had to be closed for a time earlier today as the fire service attended the scene and residents had to get the sandbags out again.
By 8.30am the flooding had subsided for the road to reopen again. The wind is also causing problems and there were reports of slates coming away from the roof of a house in Boherbee.
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Here’s an update on the roads situation around Tralee as of 10am, supplied by Kerry County Council.
• One lane of the left-hand lane of the Tralee bypass between the Rose roundabout and the Ballygarry roundabout is closed due to flooding
• The Ballymullen road has now re-opened following flooding earlier – there is a Council crew at the scene and the road is now passable having been closed earlier.
• There are reports of spot flooding on the road towards Fenit and also at Curraheen on the N86
• There is also some flooding on the Ballymacquin to Ballyheigue road
• Also on the N70 Castlemaine road out of Tralee caution is advised near Cúl Dídin nursing home.
Killarney and Killorglin area:
•There is a lot of surface water on the N70 road at Cromane Cross and in places on the road between Killorglin and Milltown
• Caution is advised on the N72 between Killorglin and Killarney at Beaufort Bridge as well as at Ballydowney
• In Killarney, the Knockeendubh to Coolcorcoran road is closed
• At Glenflesk the situation is being monitored – the Foiladown road is closed but there is no issue with the main road at present
There are no significant issues to report in north Kerry, west Kerry or in the Kenmare or Caherciveen areas other than some surface water and debris in parts.
There is another Yellow rainfall warning in place for Kerry for this morning until noon. There is also a Yellow wind warning in place for Kerry until 3pm today. Kerry County Council is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates throughout the day through the media and on social media.
.At the official launch of the Irish Fashion Industry Awards and Kerry Fashion Week in the Intercontinental Hotel Dublin were Orlagh Winters, Orla Diffily and Helen Steele. Photo by Barry Murphy
THE Kerry Fashion Week Boutique & Designer Show returns to Ballygarry House Hotel again this year.
The event will be held in the Pavilion at Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee, on Wednesday, March 2 as part of Kerry Fashion Week.
The highlight of KFW takes place on Friday, March 4 in the Hotel Europe & Resort, Killarney with the Irish Fashion Industry Awards.
Details of the awards – to be held in association with Image Magazine, Lancome Paris and Dunnes Stores – were officially announced in the Inter-Continental Hotel in Dublin on Monday.
The Awards celebrates and recognises everyone working in the fashion industry from emerging talents and established names.
As well as categories for fashion and accessory designers, there will be awards given for categories such as make-up artists, fashion stylists, hair stylists, photographers, bloggers, models and retailers.
If you would like to be considered for an award, you can enter yourself, or nominate someone if you think they deserve an award for their hard work.
Closing date for entries is strictly Friday, February 5 and the overall winners will be announced during the fashion week in Killarney.
Guest of honour at the event is Helen Steele, who has worked with many Irish and International celebrities, including most recently actress Saorise Ronan. She will showcase her new Spring/Summer 16 collection.
Dunnes Stores will also showcase their new SS 16 Designer collection and will include fashions by Paul Galvin.
For more information on how to enter or for a programme of events and to buy tickets visit www.kerryfashionweek.com
.Bus transfers from Casement Station to Killarney, due to engineering works on the line, started yesterday.
IF you’re getting the train to or from Tralee in the next few weeks, you really need to know this information.
Due to engineering works between Killarney and Tralee, bus transfers will apply from January 25 to February 19, Monday to Friday.
It will affect weekday passengers on Dublin Heuston to Tralee services; Cork to Tralee services; Mallow to Tralee services; Tralee to Cork services; Tralee to Dublin services
and Tralee to Mallow services.
Here’s how it affects the Dublin Heuston to Tralee services:
The following services will operate as far as Killarney only and then continue on as a bus transfer between Killarney and Tralee, serving Farranfore.
17.05hrs Heuston – Tralee (Monday to Thursday only)
Cork to Tralee services:
The following services will operate as far as Killarney only and then continue on as a bus transfer between Killarney and Tralee, serving Farranfore.
06.45hrs Cork – Tralee (Tuesday to Friday only)
08.55hrs Cork – Tralee (Tuesday to Friday only)
20.55hrs Cork – Tralee (Monday to Thursday only)
Mallow to Tralee Services:
The following services will operate as far as Killarney only and then continue on as a bus transfer between Killarney and Tralee, serving Farranfore.
11.20hrs Mallow – Tralee
13.20hrs Mallow – Tralee
15.18hrs Mallow – Tralee (Monday to Thursday only)
17.25hrs Mallow – Tralee (Monday to Thursday only)
Tralee to Cork Services:
The following services will operate as a bus transfer as far as Killarney serving Farranfore and then continue as a train to Cork.
05.55hrs Tralee – Cork
17.05hrs Tralee – Cork (Monday to Thursday only)
19.05hrs Tralee – Cork (Monday to Thursday only)
Tralee to Dublin Services:
The following services will operate as a bus transfer as far as Killarney serving Farranfore and then continue as a train to Dublin.
07.00hrs Tralee – Heuston
Tralee to Mallow Services:
The following services will operate as a bus transfer as far as Killarney serving Farranfore and then train connections to Cork and Dublin.
09.05hrs Tralee – Mallow (Tuesday to Friday only)
11.05hrs Tralee – Mallow
13.05hrs Tralee – Mallow
15.05hrs Tralee – Mallow (Monday to Thursday only)
Iarnród Éireann has apologised for any inconvenience caused by these arrangements.
With just under a week to go until the Kerins O’Rahillys club hold their 1916 commemorative 10K run we are delighted to announce that legendary marathon runner and native Tralee man John Griffin will be our official race starter for our 10K.
John famously won back to back Dublin city marathons in 1988 and 1989. He has many honours under his belt and also many miles. We are very honoured to have him on the day.
Runners take off at the start of the Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA 10k Run last year. Photo by Dermot Crean
Excitement is building in Tralee and beyond as this is the first serious run of the 2016 season and gets every runners year off to a great start. To top this off this year there will be a special one off “Michael O’Rahilly commemorative medal for every finisher.
This is a truly unique medal and worth having. The event is open to runners and walkers. There is also a team event open to teams of 4 with the first 3 to score for their team. The winners of the team event will be presented with the John Dowling Perpetual Trophy. Registration is now open on the Run the Kingdom website. You can also register on Friday evenings from 6-7pm, number collection and registration on Saturday 30th 2-8pm and Sunday 31st 8-9am. The run will commence on Sunday 31st at 10am at the club and will take in the surrounding areas.
The route covers at least 7K of the Valentines Run so is great preparation for it. There will be refreshments and entertainment afterwards in the club. We would advise getting registered for this event as places are filling fast.
Senior Football
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
The minor season gets started on Saturday next when the Coiste Trá Lí Minor League throws in. The fixtures as follows. Division 1
Round 1 Saturday 31-01-2016 3.30pm Kerins O’Rahillys v Austin Stacks and is fixed for Connolly Park but is subject to change and might be played in Healy Park Ballyrickard. Changes will be notified on Facebook and Twitter.
Round 2 Saturday 6-02 \2016 3.30pm Kerins O’Rahillys v Ballymac.
Round 3 Saturday 13-02-2016 4.00pm Kerins O’Rahillys v Na Gaeil.
The Minor Co League starts on Saturday February 20th. 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.
Date for your diaries
Keep Saturday the 5th of March free because it is the date pencilled in for the Club social. It will be held in the newly refurbished Fels Point hotel. Details to follow in the coming weeks.
Juvenile News
Training continues on Wednesday evenings for U12s, U14s and U16s. See Facebook for details.
Ladies News
U12 girls are back training this Friday the 29th in Cumman Iosef. Times will be sent via text and posted on Facebook.
Good Luck
Best wishes to Barry John Keane, David Moran, Tommy Walsh and the Kerry team in their first outing in the National League on Saturday next when they face Dublin in Croke Park.
Congratulations
Congratulations to St Marys on reaching the Intermediate All-Ireland final and to Templenoe on reaching the Junior All-Ireland. It is great to see two Kerry clubs in Croke Park this early in the year.
Congratulations to neighbouring town team John Mitchels on winning their hard fought play-off battle with Spa to qualify for Division 1 football this year. Well done.
Congratulations to Anne Kerins and Tom Ferriter who won the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend. Anne is married to club secretary Haulie Kerins. Well done to them.
Coaching and Development
With ever increasing playing numbers at all ages in the Club we are always anxious to ensure that every player is given the best possible coaching in the skills of the game.
We are extremely grateful for the hard work and commitment of our members who volunteer to coach and assist in any way with each team. As in previous years we are looking for new people to get involved. We have had a very productive 2015 and look forward to the same in 2016.
This would not be possible without our volunteers. Bearing this in mind and planning for the season ahead we would like to invite anyone who would be interested in getting involved in any team from Saturday Mornings to Minors to get in touch. “Many hands make light work”.
Coaching courses will be provided as were in other years and can also be updated. If you feel you have time to give please contact Juvenile Chairman Dinny O’Connor on 0879574410 or Senior Chairman Frank O’Connor on 0877971862. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday 18th January were 4, 14, 15 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €2,700. There was 1 match 3 winner.
That was David Collins Balloonagh Estate. The 5 people drawn for the December 2016 draw were Maurice Dowling Mounthawk DD, John O’Donnell Kerries East DD, Finbarr Courtney Castleisland DD, Francis Kelliher Dublin 16 DD and Hazel Nix The Kerries DD. 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.
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 Hellen O’Connor Roche Killeen Woods Tralee, Michael O’Brien St Johns Park and formerly Strand St Tralee and Michael O’Connor (ex Garda Siochana) Liosnearla and formerly Brewery Rd 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
SENIOR: Na Gaeil faced Ballymac in the first round of the Brendans league.
Played at the Tralee Athletic grounds, Na Gaeil started the brighter with Diarmaid Herlihy opened Na Gaeils account with a goal after Jamie Lowham supplied the trough ball leaving the fox one on one with the keeper.
Mike Griffin quickly followed up with a fine long range point to extend their lead, but a combination of two forced substitutions for Diarmaid Herlihy and Eoghan Sheehy, which interrupted Na Gaeil’s rhythm along with Ballymac coming to terms with the cross field breeze saw Ballymac reel in the lead and at the approach of half time seeing the teams even, with Shane Carey adding a further two point for Na Gaeil just before the break.
Although both teams enjoyed fairly even amount of possession, Ballmac were more clinical in their finished ran out winners on the score line of 2:12 to Na Gaeil 01:07, with Na Gaeils scores in the second half coming from Eoin O’Neill and Mike Griffin with three points.
Tim Culloty, Eoghan Sheehy, Dylan Seymour, Joe Hayes, Darragh Sheehy, Eoin O’Neill, Ger O’Connor, Dan O’Connor, Dave Culloty, Shane Carey, Ian McCarthy, Seamie O’Neill, Diarmaid Herlihy, Jamie Lowham ,Mike Griffin, Kieran Dineen, Kieran O’Donovan, Paul Nolan, Paul Daly, Cian Quirke
NA GAEIL U10:Our boys are back training for the new season. For the moment we are training indoors in Tralee Sports Complex every Sunday at 11am until noon. Welcome back to all the old familiar faces from last year as well as a few new faces too. Players are asked to bring €2 to cover the cost of the hall & please bring along your mouth-guard & a bottle of water too.
NA GAEIL U8s: Training commenced indoors at the Tralee Sports complex on Sunday last at 10 am.
There was another fantastic turnout and everyone enjoyed the training and games. Don’t forget to keep practicing your skills at home.
Please ensure you bring your water bottle & mouth-guards See you all next Sunday,Tralee Sports Complex 10am.
NA GAEIL U8/10 GIRLS: Indoor football training has commenced for this year in Tralee Sports complex at 11am.New members are always welcome
SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere sympathy to the Flynn family on the death of Joe Flynn. May he rest in peace.
PILATES: Pilates classes in clubhouse every Wednesday night. Get yourself in shape for the New Year with Pilates.Intermediate class 6.45pm and Beginners/Improvers at 8pm. Contact Niall Lucey on 087-7662161 for more info.
LOTTO :The draw for the jackpot of €1,800 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 8,16 18 24.There was no winner.
€50 winners were Maura O Connor Micheal Lynch.€25 winners were James O Dowd,Honor and Pat O Riordan, Kevin Lucey Colm Nealon. Next week’s lotto is worth €1,900,All welcome for draw in club each Tuesday at 10.30pm.
UNWANTED GIFTS: Please donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to our Bingo,where they will be put to good use as raffle prizes every Monday night. Please leave in clubhouse for attention of Niamh.
BINGO: NA GAEIL bingo is on every Monday night At 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases forthrightly when not won.
A door prize and a halftime raffle with lovely prizes is also a weekly event.A bus service is on 087 2817577. You can ring this number for pick up and drop off.100% of our fund raised go back into the club directly.
The bingo is run on a total volunteer basis and a huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club. If anyone wants to donate a spot prize to bingo please it at the club marked bingo. Thanks to all our patrons who support our bingo on a weekly basis.
.2015 Austin Stacks captain, Barry Shanahan, with the County League trophy. Photo by Dermot Crean.
FOR the first time in over a decade three Tralee clubs will compete in Division 1 of the Credit Union Senior Football County League.
John Mitchels will join defending champions Austin Stacks and Kerins O’Rahilly’s in the top flight throwing up a couple of more town derby days.
Once again, the fixtures for the league are out before the previous year’s champions have been crowned.
In what is a repeat of last year’s decider, Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks, on Sunday, March 20, will double up as the 2015 final.
Na Gaeil will play their football once again in Division 4 after they were relegated. They will face Tralee area opposition in Churchill and Ballymacelligott, while St Brendan’s district clubs, St Pat’s and Ardfert will lock horns in Division 3.
Austin Stacks (B) will compete again Division 5. There is no Tralee area side in Division 2.
Full fixture lists of all Tralee area clubs below…
Division 1 – Austin Stacks, John Mitchels and Kerins O’Rahilly’s
Austin Stacks – 2016 Division 1 County League Fixtures
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks (Doubles as 2015 County League Final)
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Austin Stacks v Glenbeigh/Glencar
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Austin Stacks v Kenmare
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – Killarney Legion v Austin Stacks Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Austin Stacks v Kerins O Rahillys
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Dingle v Austin Stacks
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Austin Stacks v Milltown/Castlemaine
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Austin Stacks v Desmonds Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – John Mitchels v Austin Stacks
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Austin Stacks v Kilcummin
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Templenoe v Austin Stacks
John Mitchels – 2016 Division 1 County League Fixtures
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – John Mitchels v Templenoe
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Milltown/Castlemaine v John Mitchels
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Dr Crokes v John Mitchels
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – John Mitchels v Desmonds
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Glenbeigh/Glencar v John Mitchels
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Kenmare v John Mitchels
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – John Mitchels v Killarney Legion
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Kilcummin v John Mitchels Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – John Mitchels v Austin Stacks
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – John Mitchels v Dingle Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Kerins O Rahillys v John Mitchels
Kerins O’Rahilly’s – 2016 Division 1 County League Fixtures
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Glenbeigh/Glencar v Kerins O Rahillys
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Kerins O Rahillys v Killarney Legion
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Templenoe v Kerins O Rahillys
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – Kerins O Rahillys v Kilcummin Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Austin Stacks v Kerins O Rahillys
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Kerins O Rahillys v Dr Crokes
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Desmonds v Kerins O Rahillys
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Dingle v Kerins O Rahillys
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – *Kerins O Rahillys v Milltown/Castlemaine (Reverse Venue)
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Kenmare v Kerins O Rahillys Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Kerins O Rahillys v John Mitchels
Division 3 – St Pats and Ardfert
St Pats – 2016 Division 3 County League Fixtures
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – St Pats Blennerville v Beale
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Currow v St Pats Blennerville
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Keel v St Pats Blennerville
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – St Pats Blennerville v Ardfert
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Tarbert v St Pats Blennerville
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – St Pats Blennerville v Ballydonoghue
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Gneeveguilla v St Pats Blennerville
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – St Pats Blennerville v Brosna
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – Annascaul v St Pats Blennerville
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – St Pats Blennerville v St Senans
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Dromid Pearses v St Pats Blennerville
Ardfert – 2016 Division 3 County League Fixtures
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Ardfert v St Senans
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Dromid Pearses v Ardfert
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Ardfert v Beale
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – St Pats Blennerville v Ardfert
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Ardfert v Keel
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Ardfert v Currow
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Tarbert v Ardfert
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Ardfert v Ballydonoghue
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – Gneeveguilla v Ardfert
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Ardfert v Brosna
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Annascaul v Ardfert
Division 4 – Churchill, Ballymacelligott and Na Gaeil
Churchill – 2016 Division 3 County League Fixture
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Firies v Churchill
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Churchill v Ballymac
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Scartaglin v Churchill
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – Churchill v Dr Crokes (B)
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Na Gaeil v Churchill
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Moyvane v Churchill
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Churchill v Skellig Rangers
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Fossa v Churchill
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – Churchill v Lispole
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Renard v Churchill
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Churchill v Valentia
Ballymacelligott – 2016 Division 3 County League Fixture
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Ballymac v Dr Crokes (B)
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Churchill v Ballymac
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Ballymac v Moyvane
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – Skellig Rangers v Ballymac
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Ballymac v Fossa
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Lispole v Ballymac
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Ballymac v Renard
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Valentia v Ballymac
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – Ballymac v Firies
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Ballymac v Na Gaeil
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Scartaglin v Ballymac
Na Gaeil – 2016 Division 3 County League Fixture
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Na Gaeil v Scartaglin
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Na Gaeil v Lispole
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Dr Crokes (B) v Na Gaeil
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – Na Gaeil v Renard
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Na Gaeil v Churchill
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Valentia v Na Gaeil
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Moyvane v Na Gaeil
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Firies v Na Gaeil
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – Na Gaeil v Skellig Rangers
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Ballymac v Na Gaeil
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Na Gaeil v Fossa
Division 5 – Austin Stacks (B)
Austin Stacks (B) – 2016 Division 3 County League Fixture
Rd 1 – Sun Mar 20 – Cordal v Austin Stacks (B)
Rd 2 – Sun Mar 27 – Ballylongford v Austin Stacks (B)
Rd 3 – Sun Apr 10 – Austin Stacks (B) v Rathmore B
Rd 4 – Sun June 5 – Castlegregory v Austin Stacks (B)
Rd 5 – Sun June 12 – Austin Stacks (B) v Tuosist
Rd 6 – Sun June 19 – Asdee v Austin Stacks (B)
Rd 7 – Sat July 2 – Austin Stacks (B) v Cromane
Rd 8 – Sun July 17 – Knocknagoshel v Austin Stacks (B)
Rd 9 – Sun Jul 24 – Austin Stacks (B) v Duagh
Rd 10 – Sun Aug 14 – Ballyduff v Austin Stacks (B)
Rd 11 – Sun Sept 4 or Sun 25 – Austin Stacks (B) v Sneem/Derrynane
TWO Status Yellow weather warnings have been issued for tomorrow which will see high winds and heavy rainfall batter the country.
A wind warning, where south to southwest winds of 60 to 65km/h, with gusts of 100 to 110km/h are expected tonight and for a time tomorrow, is valid for the entire country from midnight until 2pm tomorrow.
Winds could reach higher speeds at times in some exposed Atlantic coastal areas.
The rainfall warning has been issued for West Munster, Connacht and Donegal with heavy rain expected overnight and Tuesday morning with falls of 30 to 40mm expected in these areas, possibly larger values on high ground. The warning is valid from midnight tonight to noon tomorrow.
.Austin Stacks manager, Stephen Stack will be greatly helped by the addition of Pat Flanagan to his back room staff. Photo by Dermot Crean.
AUSTIN Stacks GAA Club today announced their management teams for the coming season, which includes renowned former Kerry senior team strength and conditioning coach, Pat Flanagan.
An infusion of new, albeit very experienced blood, from senior right down to the minor grade sees a strong development in the Rock, in the final year before the club celebrates their centenary in 2017.
At senior level, Stephen Stack remains on as manager and has added substantially to his team for the season. Pat Flanagan, former Kerry and Cork football and Waterford hurling coach has joined in the High Performance area and will be joined by Michael Dillon as Strength and Conditioning coach.
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Former Limerick Senior selector and coach, Billy Lee, fresh from helping Listowel win the North Kerry Championship, joins the team as football coach.
In a statement of the club’s increased focus towards the ongoing development of its players, 2 more highly experienced and successful players and managers are coming on board. William Kirby is assuming the role of B team manager for the coming season and this group will be of particular importance for the club into the future.
Well known, experienced and successful coach Wayne Quillinan has taken the helm of the Minor and U21 teams for the year in another very positive development for the Austin Stacks.
Additionally, the club announced that Kerry star Kieran Donaghy will be the senior team captain for the coming year.
Liam Lynch, Austin Stacks Chairman, strongly welcomed these developments.
“We believe that these management groups can be an ongoing cornerstone of our developing and growing club. Very strong linked in management teams are in place in this area and hopefully we will continue to have positive momentum as we head towards our Centenary in 2017,” said Liam Lynch.
GARDAÍ are warning the public about a phone scam which can clear the credit on your phone or add large amounts to your monthly bill.
People around the county are reporting that they received calls from a foreign number starting with 00 247. A person can be heard shouting in distress in the background and they then hang up.
If the person who receives the call rings back, then their phone credit is used up or if they have bill phone, a huge amount is added to it.
Gardaí are telling people not to answer the calls starting with 00 247, which, according to Google, is the prefix for phone numbers in Ascension Island an isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, mid way between Africa and South America.
Chances are, you probably don’t know anyone there!
If you see the number come up let it ring out, or if you do answer it, don’t ring back.
St Brendans Park Fc Weekly Notes After weekending Sunday 24th January 2016
By Club PRO Tommy Naughton
RESULTS ; U13 Daly’s Supervalu Premier Park A 5-1 Inter Kenmare . U13 Daly’s Supervalu Div.1
Park B 5-2 Ballyhar U15 Killarney Plaza Premier
Killarney Celtic A 4-1 Park A . U15 Killarney Plaza Div.2
Fenit 4-4 Park B . U16 Div 1 ,
Park B 4-4 Camp .
U17 League ,
Park A 2-2 Dingle Bay Rovers .
Killarney Celtic 5-3 Park B . Denny Division 1A
CSKA Tralee 1-1 Park B .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 atTknocka74@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 ;
(U15) Div 2 ;
Fenit 4-4 Park FC B ,
Played on the great Astro pitch at Mounthawk Park, we got the perfect start when TJ raided down the left and from 40 yards left fly into the top right hand corner.
This should have given us the confidence to get more but it was Fenit who reacted better and went ahead with two before the break.
We started the second half much better and should have got a few only for the Fenit keeper being on his toes. With most of the possession we were caught on the break twice to let them increase their lead, but we never gave up and thanks to another strike from TJ and one each by Joe and Cillian, we were back level.
As the game drew to a finish we could have got the win only for some last ditch defending by Fenit. Overall, a good performance by all the squad on the day and our improvement is on an upward curve. Man of the Match: Denis Nolan .
(U13) Premier ;
Park A 5-1 Inter Kenmare
Kenmare took the lead against the run of play. But we bounced back with a goal from Graham sheehy. Half time was 1-1.
Leon Daly put us ahead 15 mins in the second half followed quickly by a goal from Darragh Caplis.
And Cianan Cooney scored 2 after coming off the bench. Best on the Day for the park were Sean Hill, Darragh Caplis and Jamie Fitzgearld but Leon Daly for man of the match he was a constant thorn in the side of Kenmare down the right wing scoring 1 and setting up 2.
(U13) Div.1 ;
Park B 5-2 Ballyhar Dynamos ,
It was a wet and mucky setting for the league game between Park under 13 B and Ballyhar. The game got under way at 1pm.
There was an equal amount of possession for the first 10 minutes or so until the Ballyhar left back went to make a clearance from a wide position which David (Tiny) Callaghan blocked not once but twice and then rounded the full back and sent a lovely cross into the area where Matt Healy was waiting, as Matt went for the ball he was taken down resulting in a penalty which Tiny took and put away to open the scoring.
The game continued with both sides pushing forward but excellent defending by full backs Adam Sheehy and Ryan Guerin kept things safe for Park. In the twentieth minute nice link up movement down the wings between Evan Foley and Adan Walker saw Matt get the ball and lay it on nicely for Tiny who scored his second.
Shortly before half time good play through midfield saw Connor Brick play Tiny through, Tiny lobbed the keeper to score his third goal which so far has to be the goal of the season. Half time score 3-0.
Park continued on the attack after a short break, however good play by Ballyhar saw them find the Park net, 3-1. Within two minutes a lovely pass from Matt to Tiny saw Tiny score his fourth.
Just after that Danny Fisher playing on the left wing made a perfect cross to Tiny in the box who just missed his fifth by inches. With 10 minutes to go Matt moved to left wing and Leonard Salihaj replaced him as striker.
On the pitch for 5 minutes the ball broke to Leonard and he made no mistake sticking the ball in the net. With the score at 5-1 a lack of concentration allowed Ballyhar to score a second making the final result 5-2. Man of the match Tiny was outstanding throughout the entire game. Well done to all park players who remain in top position.
Kerry schoolboys and girls soccer league team of the week ;
Well done to Cillian Ryan St Brendans Park Fc U15’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 30th January
U12 Premier
Listowel A v Park A 10-30am .
U12 JK Sports Div.1
Park B v Inter Kenmare 11-00am .
U12 JK Sports Div.3
Fenit v Park C 10-30am .
U14 Foundation Sports Div.2
Castleisland v Park D 11-45am .
U16 Trophy World Premier
Inter Kenmare v Park A 4-15pm TBC .
Youth League
Fenit Samphires v Park Fc 2-30pm .
Sunday 31st January 2016
Denny Premier A
Park Fc v Mastergeeha Fc 11.30am . U14 Sfai Cup Round of 32
Park FC v Leixlip United 1-30pm Mounthawk Park All-weather Pitch Tralee .
.Launching the Spa NS fundraising 80s disco at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, teacher Niall Morgan, Principal of Spa NS Peter Linehan, DJ Chris Shortt, Deirdre Falvey, Sylvia Wesolowska, Adrienne O’Carroll, Niamh Murphy and Katie Hassett. Photo by Dermot Crean
AH, the 1980s!
Perms, stonewashed denim jackets and leg warmers were the height of fashion, Stock, Aiken and Waterman soundtracked our lives, teenage girls swooned over Tom Cruise in Top Gun and boys dreamt of Kim Basinger.
May God have mercy on our souls.
Anyway, you can relive the retina-scorching fashions and synth-heavy pop ‘choons’ at a special fundraising 80s disco and draw at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, February 13, in aid of Spa National School.
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The Parents Association has been very busy preparing for what promises to be a night to remember.
Everyone is invited to get out the old 80’s gear and get dressed up, should they wish to. If they would prefer not to, that’s no problem.
There will be prizes for the best dressed on the night. Local DJ Chris Shortt will be on hand to play everyone’s favourite tracks from the 80s and there will be lots of novelty games and prizes, with finger food also being served during the evening.
“There has been a very positive response to the event and everyone is really looking forward to a fun night out.” said Deirdre Falvey, Chairperson of the Parents Association.
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Those who buy a ticket but can’t attend will still be included in the ‘Valentine’s Draw also being held on the night. The school has secured ten quality prizes, including B/& B stays in top hotels, Spa breaks, Family Photography shoots, Family Leisure Centre memberships, meal vouchers etc as well as a beautiful painting from local artist John Hurley.
“We are very appreciative of the brilliant support we have received from the local community,” said school principal Peter Linehan, “and look forward to investing all monies raised in new curricular resources for the school.”
If you would like to purchase a ticket for the Disco/Draw, you can contact the school on (066) 7136618.
Full details are also available on www.spanationalschool.com
So cultivate that mullet and prepare for a night to remember.
COACHING CONFERENCE: There was a big turn-out of Club Coaches and others at the Coaching Conference held at the Meadowlands Hotel last Saturday week (16th Jan).
Speakers included Joe O’Connor, a Fitness Consultant with his own Company – NISUS – as well as featuring in RTE’s ‘Fittest Family’ Show; Eoin Burns, a Breathing Coach, who has worked with The Galway Hurlers and the Kerry Ladies Footballers; Roy Guerin (Paralympics Coach), who shot to fame in 1985 when winning the Dublin City Marathon and who won bronze at the 2005 World Championships; Dr. James Ryan (Specialist in Endocrinology at the Bon Secours in Tralee) who spoke on injury prevention; Pat Flanagan (who worked for many years as Fitness Coach with the Kerry SF team); and finally our own Kieran Donaghy who gave a very interesting key-note speech.
Club Chairman, Liam Lynch, thanked everyone and made presentations to the speakers as well thanking all our Sponsors including Kevin Barry’s Shop; Barry’s Bakery; Terry Healy Butchers; Officeandink; Cleary’s Photography; Des Griffin and his staff in the Clubhouse; The Bon Secours Health System; and the Meadowlands Hotel.
Our thanks to all who were involved in organizing this unique Conference including Liam Lynch, Lorraine & Dave Scanlon, Eamonn O’Reilly, David Corkery, Mary McQuinn, Elma Nix and the main organizer, Gene O’Donnell.
A special thanks to Adrienne McLoughlin for her photographic coverage of the event and to Club Hurler and Radio Kerry Broadcaster, Andrew Morrissey who, as usual, did an excellent job as MC.
CLUB SOCIAL: The Ballyroe Heights Hotel is the only place to be on next Saturday night (30th Jan) for the staging of our annual Club Social. Before festivities get underway you will have an opportunity to watch the Kerry .v. Dublin NFL game live in the hotel bar. The match will then be followed by dinner, band & disco ’til late. Some Tickets at €30 may still be available from the Club Bar or by texting 087 0559455 or 087 2461732.
One of the highlights of the night will be the Medals Presentation Ceremony to our Senior Footballers (winners of three competitions – SF Co. League 2014 and the 2015 Town League and Town Championship) and our Hurlers (winners of the Co. JH Championship and the South Kerry League).
MINOR FOOTBALL: Our Minors get the current season underway when they line out against Kerins O’Rahillys in round 1 (of 3) of the Town League. At the moment the game is fixed for next Saturday afternoon (30th Jan) in Connolly Park with a 3.30pm start. Check Website in case of any changes.
In the remaining two rounds we are away to Na Gaeil (6th Feb) and at home to Ballymac (13th Feb). The top two teams qualify for the Final, the date for which has yet to be fixed.
SENIOR FOOTBALL: Our Seniors begin their season a fortnight later – also in the Town League. Five teams will play four games each – with each team playing two games at home and two away.
Our first two rounds are at home – against John Mitchels (14th Feb) and Na Gaeil (21st Feb). Our two away games are 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 Co. League fixtures have also come to hand. Round 1 gets underway on Sunday, 20th March and that involves a trip to Lewis Road for us for the round 1 clash which will also double up as last season’s League Final. In this season’s League we have six home games and five away.
Provisional weekend dates for our home games are – R2 .v. Glenbeigh/Glencar (27th March); R3 .v. Kenmare (10th April); R5 .v. Kerins O’Rahillys (12th June); R7 .v. Milltown/Castlemaine (Sat 2ndJuly – the Munster SF Final is scheduled for the day after); R8 .v. Castleisland Desmonds (17th July); and R10 .v. Kilcummin (14th Aug).
Our five away games are fixed for – R1 .v. Dr. Crokes (20th March); R4 .v. Killarney Legion (5th June); R6 .v. Dingle (19th June); R9 .v. John Mitchels (24th July); and the last round (R11) .v. Templenoe (4th Sept or 25th Sept).
WELL DONE: to neighbours John Mitchels who won their play-off game yesterday, thus qualifying for Division 1 of the Co. League for the coming season. Congrats also to both St. Marys and Templenoe who had comprehensive wins in their respective All Ireland semi finals yesterday and will now contest the All Ireland Intermediate and Junior Finals on the weekend after next in Croke Park.
BINGO: continues in our Clubhouse on this and every Saturday night commencing at 8.30pm.
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.
At the Cards last week a record was set which will be hard to equal or surpass. Jim O’Sullivan and his playing partner, Christy Murphy, won 14 games in succession and were just short of making it 15 out of 15 in the very last game. Well done Jim and Christy.
LOTTO: Last week’s (18th Jan) Jackpot, worth €5,000, was not won. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 14 and 29.
The €20 Winners were: Nuala Foley, c/o The Bingo; Lorraine Healy & John Tobin, c/o Richard Healy; Fionn O’Regan, c/o Brendan O’Regan; Jack McKivergan, c/o John Breen; and Tony Fleming, c/o Club Rockies.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently – Michael O’Connor, Lissanearla and late of Brewery Road; Michael O’Brien, St. John’s Park and late of Strand Street; and Hellen O’Connor Roche, Killeen Heights and late of Rathkenny, Abbeydorney.
Gavin O’Connor was in Brosna to see John Mitchels grab an injury-time winner in the Division 1 Promotion Playoff Final Replay against Spa…
James Duggan celebrates at the final whistle with selector Eoin Kelliher. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
John Mitchels 1-11
Spa 0-13
JOHN MITCHELS ended 13 years outside of Division 1 by overcoming Spa in a thrilling finale in Brosna on Sunday.
It looked as though we were heading to extra-time for the second week in a row only for Alan O’Donoghue to nail the winning point with almost the last kick of the game.
Speaking to a joyous Alan O’Donoghue after the final whistle, despite being five points down at half-time he was never in doubt they would come back.
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“I was never worried for a second. I knew we could come back into it, I’m absolutely delighted,” said O’Donoghue.
“It’s absolutely massive for the club. Only for our manager, Ger Dan Dennehy, the selectors and massive support we wouldn’t have done it.”
As we veered into added time, it had looked like James Duggan had sealed victory when he pointed superbly from 30 yards out on the wing.
But such was the ebb and flow between these two sides over 140 plus minutes of football, Spa came roaring back to level it up with a free from Michael O’Donoghue.
The match was now into the second minute of added time and Spa had a chance to win it themselves, but Evan Cronin’s high shot went tantalisingly wide.
With most of both sides caught up field, from the restart the ball was pinged to Alan O’Donoghue who was the furthest Mitchels man forward.
First to the ball, the impish attacker cut inside his man and stroked the winner over the bar from 30 yards out to send Mitchels into Division 1 for the first time since 2003.
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John Mitchels Alan O’Donoghue, turns inside Spa’s Dan O’Donoghue. Photo by Gavin O’Connor..
Mitchels had found themselves five points down at half time, a slight breeze helping Spa going in with 0-10 to 0-5 double score advantage at the break.
Spa dominated during the first period, with full-forward Michael O’Donoghue’s tally coming to 0-5. But the Killarney side will rue a number of missed opportunities. They kicked seven wides over the course of the first half while Mitchels were far more economical, registering 0-5 from their seven shots at goal.
At the beginning of the second half, Mitchels needed a goal to get back into this and after two missed goal opportunities by Alan O’Donoghue, on seven minutes, defender Cian Sheridan showed the attacker how it was done.
After a mazy run that brought him inside the square, Sheridan shot at goal. The Spa keeper looked to have it covered only for the ball to deflect off his glove and loop into the net.
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James Duggan celebrates at the final whistle. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
In the eighth minute things were all square again after James Duggan kicked a 45.
It was end to end stuff for the remaining 20 minutes, both sides going toe to toe which saw them exchange the lead on four occasions.
Spa put up a tremendous battle, midfielder Andrew Garnett was the engine of the side and the dominant aerial presence throughout.
For Mitchels, over both games, Stevie O’Mahoney was a source of calm for their defence, collecting the ball and more often than not distributing it wisely to the forward line along with chipping in with scores himself.
As we veered towards the exciting finale, Sean Moloney, drew Mitchels level and with 12 minutes left, Alan O’Donoghue, put the Tralee side in front with his first point of the match.
There was no shaking Spa, Michael O’Donoghue, with two minutes left on the clock pulled the game level once more. The feeling at that point was the next score would win it, but there would be three more after that.
After O’Donoghue got the last score, in the end, the clock was on Mitchels side. The final whistle sparked huge celebrations from the John Mitchels players and their vocal travelling support.
Approaching these playoffs, Mitchels were seen as the least likely team out of St Mary’s, Rathmore and Spa to come through. What set the tone for them over both games was how willing they were to get the blocks in and really fight for every ball.
Ger Dan Dennehy and his backroom team have fostered a tremendous resolve and spirit. Also, with James Duggan, they have a star in the making, which suggests the future is bright for the Mitchels.
More photos below…
Scorers:
John Mitchels: James Duggan 0-4 (1f 1,45), Cian Sheridan 1-0, Alan O’Donoghue 0-2, Stephen O’Mahony 0-2, Sean Moloney, George Bastible, Niall Sheehy one point apiece.
Spa: Michael O’Donoghue 0-8 (6f), Evan Cronin 0-2, Dara Moynihan, Mike Foley, Shane Cronin one point apiece.
John Mitchels: Dermot Raggett, Daniel Kerins, Brendan O’Mahony, Cian Sheridan, Stephen O’Mahony, Laurence Bastible, Frank O’Donnell, Ciaran Deane, Mike Deane, Sean Moloney, Jonathan O’Halloran, George Bastible, Niall Sheehy, James Duggan, Alan O’Donoghue
Substitutes: Wayne Duggan for Sean Moloney (60)
Spa: James Devane, Dara Moynihan, Michael Finnegan, Eric O’Donoghue, Mike McCarthy, Dan O’Donoghue, Shane Cronin, Matt Moynihan, Andrew Garnett, Alfie Giles, Evan Cronin, Mike Foley, Craig Hickey, Michael O’Donoghue, David Spillane
Substitutes: Aydan Mulvaney for Craig Hickey (38), Jamie Spillane for Mike McCarthy (49)
Referee: Seamus Mulvihill
The John Mitchels team huddle before throw in. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Spa’s David Spillane is pursued by John Mitchels Stephen O’Mahony. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Spa’s Andrew Garnett is surrounded by John Mitchels players. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels Niall Sheehy is out ahead of Spa’s Michael Finnegan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels, Lawrence Bastible and Spa’s Matt Moynihan rise high for a ball. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels Ciaran Deane tries to get to grips with Spa’s Alfie Giles. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels, James Duggan, with Spa’s Eric O’Donoghue. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels, Laurence Bastible and Spa’s Evan Cronin, are spoken to by match referee Seamus Mulivihill. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels, Frank O’Donnell, pursues Spa’s Dara Moynihan. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorJohn Mitchels Cian Sheridan and Ciaran Deane head off in attack. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.John Mitchels, Laurence Bastible takes in Spa’s Matt Moynihan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
JOHN MITCHELS v SPA (AWAY)
Mitchels met Spa today in the County Football League Division 2 play off Replay in Brosna.
Conditions were slightly better today with a light breeze. Spa won the toss and played with the wind in the 1st half. Spa started better and raced into a three point lead before Mitchels struck back with points from George Bastible, Stephen O’Mahony and Alan O’Donoghue.
Spa followed up with a further two points from play. Mitchels levelled the game again with points from James Duggan and Stephen O’Mahony leaving the teams tied at five points each.
Spa completely dominated the last quarter of the first half scoring five points in succession leaving the half time score John Mitchels 0-05 Spa 0-10 giving Mitchels a mountain to climb in the second half.
True to Mitchels determination they opened the second half at a blistering pace and within 8 mins had scored 1-02 thanks to two points from James Duggan and a well taken goal from Cian Sheridan.
With both teams level it was all to play for and it was Spa who forged ahead with a point from a free. Sean Moloney levelled the game again with a point from play followed by a Niall Sheehy point from play which put Mitchels ahead for the first time in the game. Spa converted a free levelling the game 1-09 to 0-12.
James Duggan gave Mitchels the lead again with a point from play which was cancelled by a point from play by Spa. With the game looking as if it would go to extra time a long ball was played into Alan O’Donoghue who turned for goal scoring the last point of the game giving Mitchels a 1 point victory over Spa.
Final score John Mitchels 1-11, Spa 0-13.
Mitchels are now promoted to Divison 1 this season.
Great credit must be given to the players and back room team who showed such dedication, commitment and determination in gaining promotion to Division 1 after a long 12 year wait.
Thanks to Spa players for giving such a good performance in a very exciting game and a special mention to the Brosna GAA Club for providing the pitch and refreshments after the game which was very much appreciated. For match photos click here
CLUB CONVENTION:
The Annual convention was held on Saturday last January 23rd in the clubhourse in Boherbee.
Tributes on the day were paid to Matt Moloney Chairperson and Noel O’Connor Vice Chairperson for all their hard work throughout the year. All Outgoing Officers were returned.
CLUB BAR:
Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 7197070
LOTTO:
19/01/2016 – Numbers drawn: 4, 7, 12, 19
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Francis Galvin c/o Paddy
€25 – Helen O’Connor c/o Catherine
€25 – Gerald O’Mahony c/o Vincent
€25 – Dermot Raggett c/o Paddy
€25 – Tom Scanlon c/o Bertie
Next draw – 26/01/2016 – Jackpot €1,900
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 Michael O’Connor (ex Garda Siochána), Lisanearla and formerly of Brewery Road, Tralee
To the family of Hellen O’Connor Roche Killeen Woods Tralee and formerly of Rathkenny Abbeydorney
To the family of Michael O’Brien, St John’s Park and formerly of Strand St, Tralee.
May they Rest in Peace
Lotto:
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last.
The numbers drawn were 12,13, 18 & 25.
The five €30 consolation prizes went to Helen Foley Blennerville, Joan O’Hara c/o Poff Motors, Colette Savage Annagh , Niall Ryle The Spa and Caitlin O’Grady Tonavane.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,500 and the draw will take place this Sunday night January 31st in Skelper Quane’s Bar.
Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.
Senior Team
Our seniors commenced training for the 2016 season last Saturday. This year, the team is under the watchful eye of joint managers Joe Costello & Tim Moynihan.
They will ably be assisted by selectors Jimmy Mulligan & Adrian Greaney who will also be a player in the squad. Coach Padraig Murphy completes the management team. We wish them the best of luck for the year ahead.
The senior’s first game is scheduled for this Sunday at home to Ardfert at 2pm. At the time of this note going to print, no venue had been arranged as our pitch is currently unplayable.
Keep an eye on the club Facebook page for confirmation of the venue.
The county league fixtures were also released over the weekend. Our first game is at home to Beale on Sunday March 20th. We are away to Currow a week later and away to Keel on April 10th.
The first round of the Junior Championship is scheduled for the weekend of April 16/17th. The format is different this year with both Junior & Novice teams in the same competition for the first round. All first round winners will enter the Junior Premier Championship which is the Junior Championship as we know it.
The losers will enter the Junior Championship which was formerly known as the Novice Championship. The draw was due to be made last Monday night so we will have it in next week’s notes.
Medal Presentation
A medal presentation to last year’s Minor & Junior County League winning teams along with the Seniors who won the St Brendan’s Championship will take place this Friday night at Benners Hotel at 9:30pm. Juvenile Academy
U6’s: we had another great turnout in our juvenile academy training last Sunday. A huge welcome to our newcomers Thomas colivet, Isaac Price , James O’ Riordan , Cian o’ Halloran, Tommy and Hugh Costelloe Riah and Noah Flynn.
Hope to see you all again next Sunday.
U10’s: Our U10 boys and girls were in academy action last Sunday. We had a good turnout for training in the Pres. hall. Everyone put in a great effort practicing and improving their skills during the session. It is important that you all practice your skills at home during the week. We hope to see ye all at training this Sunday at 11 am in Presentation hall, Moyderwell. U12’s/U14’s:
Training continues on Friday from 6.30 to 7.30 on our astro turf.
U16’s:
Training continues on Friday from 5.30 to 6.30 on our astro turf. Girls:
Training continues on Sat next at 3pm in Presentation Hall, targeting various Community games competitions ie Indoor & Outdoor Soccer,Futsall, Gaelic Football (Girls & Mixed)etc.
All girls are welcome. Denis Healy 086 1686259 is the girls coach.
International Children’s Games
Congratulations to St Pats star Fergal O’Brien who has been selected to compete in the International Children’s Games in Taiwan in July 2016.
Fergal will compete in the 100m sprint and relay events. He will be amongst 1500 athletes from around the globe, 23 of which are from Tralee. The Tonavane speedster is a versatile, talented and dedicated young man and everyone in St Pats is wishing him the very best in his training schedule to prepare for the games. Usain Bolt watch out !!
Scór na bPaistí
All district finals must be completed by March 26th, once completed please forward results to secretary.scor.kerry@gaa.ie
Semi finals North of the county – 9th April
Semi finals South of the county – 10th April
County final – 17th April
Blennerville Community Playschool:
The playschool has now relocated to the new primary school in Blennerville and there are some places currently available. If interested in enrolling, contact Marlene on 0870564023.
LOTTO
The lotto was held in O Riadas Bar on Monday, 18thJanuary 2016 for a lotto jackpot of €9,900. Numbers drawn were 1,17,20,27. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Der & Mary Lynch, Kielduff
2. Donie Ruane, Kielduff
3. Marguerite Leen, Kielduff
4. Mary Riordan, Ballymac
5. Mike Dowd, Chutehall
Sellers Prize : Tom Leen.
The jackpot now stands at €10,000 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com.
SENIOR TEAM
Our Senior Team made a winning start to 2016 with a victory over Na Gaeil in a game which doubled up as a Coiste Tra Li and St. Brendans Board league fixture.
Na Gaeil got the better start with a goal from their 1st attack points from Vincent Horan 0-2 and Mossie Shanahan saw the sides level mid way through the half.
2 Luke Sweeney points completed the Ballymac scoring in this half as the town side went in at half time with a 1 point lead on a score of 1-3 to 0 – 5.
Playing with the aid of the breeze in the second half, our lads took the lead early and goals from Shane Dowling and a superb chipped effort from Vincent Horan mid way through the half saw us run out winners on a score of 2-12 to 1 – 7.
A pleasing aspect of the game was that our scores came from 9 different players.
Team: C Leen, T J Casey, D Long, A Bonn, S Savage, M Shanahan, L Sweeney, A Breen, C De Lacey, J Keane, M Herlihy, E Reidy, V Horan, S Dowling, P McCarthy, Sub : P O Connor.
Our next game sees us travelling to Churchill on 7th February 2016 in Round 2 of the St. Brendans Board League.
MINOR
Our Minor Squad play their first game of 2016 this weekend. They have been training very hard both on and off the field now for a number of weeks under the guidance of their management Tony Silles & Martin Lowe.
The game is the first round of The Tralee Town Board Minor League and is to be played at home against Na Gaeil at 3.30pm.
Please keep an eye on our Twitter & Facebook accounts for further details. We wish our minor squad and management all the best for the year ahead.
LADIES
The AGM of Ballymac GAA Club Ladies Board was held in the Club Rooms on Monday, 18th January 2016.
In his report the Secretary Anthony Curran gave a detailed run down on the activities of the various teams during 2015.
In his Chairmans address Donal Rahilly thanked all who helped in any way during the year. He said while winning competitions was a bonus for the Club the most important thing about the year was the great enjoyment the girls got from training and playing games.
He looked forward to another great year for the lady footballers of Ballymac in 2016.
Officers :
Chairman : Donal Rahilly
Secretary : Anthony Curran
Registrar : Siobhan Creedon
Coaching Officer : Kieran Savage
Childrens Officer : Joanne Long
School Liaison Officer : Anne Kenny
STRICTLY LOVE DANCING
Our Strictly dancers are continuing to perfect their moves as Saturday 13th February in Ballygarry House Hotel moves every closer.
Tickets for the event are selling quickly and anyone wishing to attend should purchase from any of the following locations:
O Brennan National School, Halfway Bar, O Riadas, Glenduff House, Slatterys Carpets and Blinds Boherbue (mornings only). Teach Beag, Castlemeats Castleisland.
Entry to the event is by ticket only and anyone without a ticket will not gain entry at any stage of the evening.
Ballygarry House have a special rate of €99 for Double Room Bed and Breakfast if any one whishes to avail of this. Further details please contact Ballygarry House Hotel on 0667123322.
To keep up to date with all the news pertaining to the event please checkout our dedicated Facebook page.
GAA NATIONAL CLUB DRAW 2016
Once again The GAA is holding it’s annual club draw to assist clubs throughout the country to raise much needed funds.
The draw will be held on Friday 11th March in Croke Park. There are many prizes up for grabs with all proceeds going to Ballymac GAA.
Tickets cost 10 Euros & can be purchased through Club Secretary Fionnán Fitzgerald at 087-9860441. Closing date for purchase of tickets is Thursday 13th February.
BALLYMAC HANDBALL CLUB
Ballymac HC held its AGM on Wednesday January 20th. The follow officers were elected to serve the club for the coming year.
Chairman: Dermot Casey
Secretary: Danny Riordan
Treasurer: Breda Riordan
Assistant Treasurer: Patricia Lowe
Registrars: Patricia Lowe, Danny Riordan & Eddie Riordan
PRO: Eddie Riordan
Selectors: Pat Keane, Danny Riordan & John McKeown
Votes of sympathy were extended to the following:
Catherine O Donoghue and family on the death of her mother Mary O Connor.
John O Donoghue and family on the death of his brother Patrick
Don Brosnan and family on the death of his mother Nellie Brosnan
and also to the family of Jerome McEllistrim.
Juvenile Training continues every Monday night at 8pm. Beginners welcome.
BALLYMACELLIGOTT DRAMA GROUP
Beat those January blues with a good laugh! Ballymacelligott Drama Group is very excited to be presenting 3 performances of ‘Off the Hook’, a hilarious farce by Derek Benfield, on Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st January at the Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland.
Curtains up at 8pm. To book tickets, call or text 087 381 8894, please note that seats will not be reserved, so arrive in plenty of time.
A strong attendance of dedicated volunteers met at Kerins O’Rahillys on Friday the 22nd of January, at the invitation of Parnells Chairperson Dermot Reen.
Our 2 excellent facilitators from Kerry County Board formed us into a number of discussion panels and for the next 2 hours the major elements of a Club Plan were discussed and debated among the attendees.
At the end of this lively and fruitful session, Dermot took an action to collect the recorded feedback of all the groups and to distribute the relevant sections to a number of nominated moderators.
Each moderator will have a small team of volunteers from the night, to collate and organise this material and draft it into a submission for inclusion in the Parnells 5 year plan. Dermot is anxious to have the Club Plan in place before April, so the groups now have a short number of weeks to prepare their submissions.
The club plan will be organised into a number of major sections, including general areas relating to coaching, management structures, facilities, finance and communications.
Indoor Winter Academy:
Every Tuesday for 6 weeks in the Complex Tralee, 6 pm to 6.50 pm. Our Parnells indoor hurling for boys and girls starts the 2nd of February.
Start of Training Under 14/16/18:
Training for Parnells boys under 14/16/18 starts Friday 19th Feb in Caherslee at 7 pm.
We will hurl every Friday night and from March on will also do Tuesday nights. The under 14 County League starts Sat 2nd April. The under 16 County League starts Sun 27th Mar.
Tralee Imperials v St Brendans 46 v 47 after overtime:
U12 BOYS DIV 1
Tralee Imperials v TK Cougars 20 v 32
U16 GIRLS DIV 1
Tralee Imperials v TK Cougars 57 v 30
U11 GIRLS
Tralee Imperials v Glenbeigh 19 v 36
MENS DIVISION 1
Tralee Imperials v TK Cougars 61 v 57
U14 GIRLS DIV 1
Tralee Imperials v TK Bobcats 36 v 13
U14 GIRLS DIV 2
Tralee Imperials v Kcyms 9 v 45
U10 BLITZ
The club hosted an u10 boys and girls blitz on Sunday and what a fantastic day.
The girls teams that took part were Caherciveen 1 & 2, Rathmore, St Mary’s 1 & 2, Glenbeigh and Tralee Imperials.
For Tralee we had Sorcha Holly Ella Sara Kane Brid Aoiheann Kim Shauna Lubhraidh Grace Emma and Hannah.
The boys teams that took part were Rathmore 1 and 2, Caherciveen, St Mary’s, Glenbeigh, Kcyms and Tralee Imperials. For Tralee we had Sam, Eamon, Padraig, Will, William, Oisin, Harolbas, Conor, Brian, Sean Og, Fionan, Oisin and Brendan.
A huge thanks to coaches Adrian, David, Helen & Caroline for giving up their Sunday mornings….
A special thank you to all the parents who brought in amazing quantities of food and to Niamh and Helen P for looking after the shop and registration.
TEAM GARVEYS v DEN JOES CASTLEISLAND
This was always going to be a cracker and a massive crowd turned out in Castleisland to watch this pairing for the 1st time this season.
From the start Tralee Imperials were slow to get going and the basets were just not going in. The girls fought hard and got the deficit back to 6 points at one stage but it just wasnt to be and they lost in the end 41 v 59. Next game for Team Garveys is away to Ulster Rockets on 6th Feb….
ACADEMY
Reminder the Academy starts at 9.45 for 5/6 yr olds 10.45 for 7/8 and 11.45 for 9/10 yr olds..
It proved, indeed, to be a bumber nights Badminton at the CPC.IE sponsored Badminton County Singles Championships played at the Killarney Sports Centre on Friday night last, where over 70 competitors took part in the ladies and men’s championships for divisions 1, 3 and 5.
The fare provided was out of the top drawer and the games were so close and exciting that the chimes of midnight had tolled before the final shuttle was put away.
Indeed, that final shuttle was played by the defending div. 1 singles champion. Tom Bourke of the Kingdom Club of Castleisland, who must be living in cloud ten all week as by his defeat of that talented teenager from Moyvane, James Flaherty. He collected his 10th singles title, his first one being back in 2006.
This was a stirring mens decider as young Flaherty pushed the champion the full way and some of the rallies provided were of the highest quality. It was experience that won for Bourke. as he had the patience to bide his time during those long rallies.
Bourke played the ideal singles game by clearing shot after shot to the base line and never went for the smash until the time was ripe and when he did they were winners.
Flaherty, on the other hand, did play his part in those rallies but might have gone for the net drop shot a bit too soon and when he did, he was punished by Bourke.
The game was won by Bourke in two close sets, 21-17 in both, but there is no doubt that the name of James Flaherty will be engraved on that prestigious cup many a time in the years to come.
The ladies division 1 final was between two players who have contested this final several times in the past. These were defending champion Edel Broderick of the Castleisland Kingdom Club and Dingle’s Ciara O’Connor, who last held this crown three years ago .
This was another spirited contest between two players who would have known each other so well. It was another two set decider and this time it was the Dingle girl who came out on top by 21-16; 21-18.
In the mens division 3 mens final there was another Kingdom player like Bourke who retained his title. That was Aidan McCarthy and his final opponent was the talented Timmy Noonan of Moyvane.
The first set was of high quality and great excitement with the defending champion winning by 21-18 and despite the best efforts of the gallant Noonan, McCarthy made sure of victory when winning set number 2 by 21-15.
The ladies division 3 decider was the only final of the night that went to the three sets for decision. In this contest, Moyvane’s Helen Browne faced Listowel’s Michelle Kearney, who also reached this decider last year.
The opening set was score for score with the sides level at both 7 and 9 each but Miss Kearney gradually eased in front and just came home by 21-18. Again the second set was tentative with the sides again level at 4 and 5 each but Mrs Browne then seized the initiative and forged ahead to win the set and level the match by 21-11.
In that third and final set the sides were again level at 4 each but the Moyvane lady was now on fire and despite the best efforts of Miss Kearney, the title was on its way to Moyvane with Mrs. Browne coming again good by 21-11.
The division 5 ladies decider saw Killarney up against Kingdom with last season’s finalist, Elaine Galvin, representing Killarney and Eimear Horgan flying the Castleisland colours.
Both of these players came into this decider with glowing reputations and no doubt both enhanced these reputations on the night. Both girls are teenagers and both gave their all with the Killarney girl edging out the first set by 21-15 and despite a noble effort by Miss Horgan, the title was bound for Killarney with Miss Galvin winning by 21-9.
The mens division 5 final was another all teenager confrontation with 16 year old Niall Geaney of Dingle taking on 15 year old Liam Greaney of Moyvane.
It was the Dingle youth who won the first set by 21-11 but what a second set display both youths put with the sides level at 20 each but Dingle won their second title on the night with Geaney edging out for victory by 22-20 in the tie break but fair play to the gallant Greaney for playing his part in an impressive contest.
The next series of County Championship fare will be the division 2 and 4 ladies and mens singles Championships to be played in Killarney on Friday night Feb.5th commencing at 7.45 pm.
Entry forms are now with club secretaries. Players are requested to note the change of date for these championships from what is printed on the annual fixture card.
Div 3 Ladies Singles Champs taken at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre where the Singles Championships took place. L/R, Johnny Brosnan (Co President) presenting the Division 3 Cup to Helen Brown (Moyvane), with Michelle Kearney (Listowel) Runner Up, & Junior Griffin (Co Chairman).
MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Killarney Sports Centre will once again be the place to be for all Munster Badminton enthusiasts on Sunday next the last day of January 2016 where the Munster Senior 1 and the Junior Badminton Championships will be played off.
Kerry’s Tom Bourke will go into action defending 2 titles, the mens singles and the mens doubles with his Castleisland Club partner Eric Nelligan whilst Dingles Ciara O’Connor will also be defending 2 titles, the ladies doubles and the mixed doubles crown, both won with Waterford partners.
In the junior championships Killarney’s Maeve Twomey and Listowel’s Fergal Hannon will hope to defend their mixed title and Moyvane’s Elaine Hudson will hope to go one better this year as she would hope to win the singles title.
Best wishes are extended to all Kerry players. The competitions commence at 10 am and are to be hosted by the Cork Association.
BALLYHEIGUE TOURNAMENTS
One thing is certain about the Munster events in Killarney on Sunday next, there will be no Kerry division 3,4 or 5 players in attendance as all of these players will be winging their way to the seaside resort of Ballyheigue where the local club will be hosting their annual tournaments for all division 3,4 and 5 players.
Division 5 will take court at 12 noon; division 4 at 2.30 pm and division 3 at 5 pm. There will be a plate competition for both the Division 4 and 5 events. Entry forms are now with club secretaries.
County Quiz
Looking for an enjoyable night out? Why not attend the County Badminton Association’s table quiz which will take place in O’Donnell’s Bar Tralee on Friday night February 12th. at 8.30 pm. Table of 4 is €40 with hosts of prizes to be won and finger food will be provided.
AN Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, will visit town this coming Friday.
He will officially launch enet’s 1Gbs Fibre To The Home (FTTH) network on at 9.30am in Ballyseedy Garden Centre.
Enet, the open access network operator, has privately funded, built and activated this fibre network in north Kerry which connects every premises directly to fibre, allowing them to access broadband speeds of 1,000Mbs.
The Ballyseedy “Fibre to the Home” infrastructure is a showcase of enet’s capability to deliver the upcoming National Broadband Plan.
AGM: The AGM took place last Thursday and was well attended with 38 members showing up. After the minutes were read, the Chairman issued a short address thanking everyone for a very successful 2015.
The Treasurer followed and reported a healthy set of accounts again for the coming season. The PRO was next and I offered a sincere thank you to all of the local media who thankfully publish our notes and photos.
I also reported on a few fundraising events for Pieta House and for Fenit Lifeboats. John Edwards, Safety Officer, finished off the reports and thanked everyone for their help and co operation in running a very safe 2015.
The election of officers was next and all current officers were re elected in opposed .
President: PJ Costello, Chairman: Michael Slattery, Secretary: CathyFisher, Treasurer: Denis Cronin, Safety Officer: John Edwards and PRO: Kevin Williams .
Various Items were then discussed, and the main item on discussion was a timing system. It was decided not to purchase, but to tighten up the finish lines and purchase new swim hats instead.
Winter Swimming: Winter Swimming continued last Sunday as usual and a great turnout of 27 swimmers showed up. The wind was blowing force 5 with a bit of rain about but the sun was peeking out as we entered the water.
The water temperature had risen a full 2c from last Sunday and was measured at 9.2c. This combined with a very warm 14c air temp made for a great swim with a good roll in the water.
Everyone stayed in for 10 to 15 minutes with a couple of die hards heading for the point and back. Teas, Coffees and Hot Chocolate and Cake were enjoyed by all afterwards. Come along and join us on Sunday’s as we build up to our Big Easter Draw.
.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were football All-Star Donnchadh Walsh, Kerry 2015 minor captain Mark O’Connor and football All-Star Brendan Kealy. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY GAA stars from all codes were honoured at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club social in the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night.
A crowd of around 200 loyal GAA supporters reviewed the year gone by and speculated on Kerry’s chances for 2016 in the company of the football and hurling All-Stars.
There were presentations to the Christy Ring Cup winning captain, John Griffin, the hurling All-Stars Shane Nolan, John Egan, Pa Kelly and Keith Carmody, the football All-Stars Anthony Maher, Donnchadh Walsh, Shane Enright, and Brendan Kealy, the Minor B Hurling All-Ireland winning captain John Buckley and manager Ian Brick, the All-Ireland Junior Football winning captain Alan O’Donoghue and manager Stephen Wallace and the All-Ireland Minor Football winning captain Mark O’Connor and manager Jack O’Connor.
Not a bad year for Kerry GAA and the Supporters Club were there every step of the way at most of the games.
“We’re growing and growing, this is our 26th social,” said the Supporters Club’s PRO, Martin Leane. “There’s a lot of organisation involved in getting buses to the games, but the response from the public is tremendous. We go on time and come back on time – that’s our slogan! We’re on the road again in a week’s time, off to Dublin, where we hope to have two buses going.”
And what of Kerry senior footballers chances for 2016?
“It’s early days yet and there’s a lot of injuries and players to come back in form but they’ll be in the make-up at the end of the day,” said Martin.
A few more trips to Croke Park later in the year then?
“Hopefully,” said he with a wry smile.
• The club will take buses to Dublin this Saturday, January 30. It’s a day trip only and all seats must be booked by this Wednesday. Bus times are as follows: Farranfore 10am; Tralee 10.30am and Listowel 11am. For bookings contact; Donal O’Leary 064 58099, John King 066 7124229 and Martin Leane 087 2452901.
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.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Megan Hennessy and Kerry All-Star Anthony Maher. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Triona Brassil, Breda Kelly and Claire Monahan. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Grainne Howard, Ballymac, Marian O’Sullivan, Ballydesmond, Elaine O’Connor, Castleisland and Trish Lacey, Ballydesmond. Photo by Dermot CreanAt the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Micheál Kelliher, Denise Kelliher and David Brick. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Trainer of the Kerry Junior team Stephen Wallace, Christy Ring Hurling All-Star John Egan with son Fionán and captain of the Kerry hurling team in 2015, John ‘Tweek’ Griffin. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Christy Moriarty, Dominic Lynch, Evelyn Teahan and Jack O’Shea from Glenbeigh. Photo by Dermot CreanAt the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Mary Leane, Lyreacrompane Larry Madden, Kildare and Clíona Leane, Lyreacrompane. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were DJ Downey and Mike Moriarty. Photo by Dermot CreanAt the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Bernard ‘Pop’ Lynch, Declan O’Donoghue and Noreen Lynch. Photo by Dermot Crean
At the Kerry Supporters Club social on Saturday night in Ballygarry House Hotel were Balyduff men Mike Hussey, Jack Harrington, Tadhg O’Sullivan and Patsy Moughty. Photo by Dermot Crean
A TRALEE native, living in Wales, is hoping to get his book published in paperback after selling 700 copies in e-book form on Amazon.
Brendan Gerad O’Brien, formerly of St Brendan’s Park, now living in Newport, is married to Jennifer and has two children Shelly and Sarah.
The 68 year old had been writing ‘Dark September’ on and off for about 20 years and Tirgearr Publishing company has published it as an e-book.
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The fictional thriller, set during World War II, has sold 700 units to date and will be turned into a paperback if it reaches the 1,000 sales mark.
It tells the story of Danny O’Shea, a Newport dock worker, who gets caught up in the action when German forces invade the South Wales coast to capture the Welsh steelworks and coal mines. Danny is from Tralee and dreams about going back there in the story.
Brendan’s father Maurice was from Tralee and his mother from Duagh. They moved to Tralee just after the war and he was born in Godfrey Place.
“We moved to Brendan’s Park when it was new, then to Railway Terrace,” Brendan told us via Facebook. “There were eight children and four still live in Tralee – Maurice O’Brien (Old Gallowsfield), John O’Brien (Gallowsfield), Liz O’Connell (Oakview) and Francis Scannell (Marian Park). Eamon lives in Dublin, Jo is in Weston-Super-Mare and Marie is in LIverpool.”
“I left Tralee in ’66 to join the Royal Navy but came home at every opportunity. Then I met Jennifer and in ’75 we moved to her home city, Newport. However, we made the yearly pilgrimage home. Jennifer loves Tralee, and when I retired we went back about five times every year.”
Sadly, Brendan’s father died ten years ago and his mother passed away last February.
As a child, Brendan spent his summer holidays in Listowel, where his uncle Moss Scanlon had a Harness Maker’s shop, now long gone and it was there that his love of words was kindled by the stories of John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, who often wandered into the shop.
After serving nine years in the Royal Navy, Brendan progressed to retail management, working as a Department manager with the UK’s second largest supermarket.
Now retired, his hobby is writing short stories, 20 of which have already been published individually over the years, and also as a collection called ‘Dreamin Dreams’.
Now Brendan is hoping people can get the book physically into their hands by getting it published in paperback. If you’ve an interest in a good thriller then ‘Dark September’ is available for £3.99 and can be bought by clicking here on Amazon.
Mike O’Halloran reports on Kerry’s outing against Waterford in the Munster Senior Hurling League match played in Killarney yesterday afternoon, with photos by Gavin O’Connor…
Kerry 0-8
Waterford 0-17
Kerry’s Jason Diggins looks to drive in a ball to his forwards. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Kerry hurlers played their last game in the Munster Senior Hurling League where they came up short against a Waterford team that included quite a lot of their big names like Shane and Darragh Fives, Noel Connors, Jake Dillon, Austin Gleeson and Maurice Shanahan.
Kerry had gone through the league without a win against either Limerick, Clare and Cork and speaking to the Kerry captain after the game, Kerry had hoped to win this game and were disappointed that they came up short.
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The chance of Kerry winning this game did not look good from very early on as Waterford were in total control for all of the first half.
Even though the scoring was not very high, with Waterford only leading by six points on 17 minutes despite their huge amount of possession. In fact it took Kerry 18 minutes to register their first wide, a free from Shane Nolan.
The Kerry panel before the match against Waterford on Saturday at Fitzgerald Stadium. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
It was 27 minutes before Shane opened Kerry’s account with a pointed free, he made it two a minute later. By this time, Waterford had seven points on the board, four of the points coming from the stick of Maurice Shanahan with Jake Dillon, Colin Dunford and Michael Walsh having one each.
Shanahan added two more before halftime with one coming from Austin Gleeson. Shane Nolan had one more from a free.
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.Kerry manager Ciaran Carey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Ten points to three at halftime did not look too bad and there was hope that the Kerry challenge would improve.
Kerry tried as hard as they could to curtail the Waterford dominance and were a little better for the final ten minutes of the game.
Kerry seemed fitter than Waterford and were as physical as their opponents but the skill level, speed of execution and thought did not match the boys in blue and white.
Waterford played the full 70 minutes without putting on any subs.
Kerry’s Jordan Conway, looks to tap the ball past Waterford’s Shane Fives. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Waterford ran out 0-17 to 0-8 winners, and the Deise spurned a goal chance when Shanahan opted for a point rather than take on Martin Stackpoole who had brought off three fantastic saves during the game.
Philip Lucid, who had replaced Pa Kelly at halftime, tapped over three points from frees when Shane Nolan was replaced by Brendan O’Leary. Jack Goulding had the only point from play for Kerry with a few minutes to go.
Kerry had started well in this competition scoring 0-18 points in their first two games against Limerick and Cork and the hope from the manager was that they would get to 20 points per game.
The results in the Munster Senior Hurling League may not be as important as the experience gained by the younger players against top quality opposition as Kerry face into the National Hurling league in two weeks.
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Kerry’s Daniel Collins goes up with Maurice Shanahan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
The young guns like Jason Diggins, John Buckley, Jordan Conway,Darragh Shanahan and Jack Goulding have gained valuable experience at the top level and if Kerry can survive in Division 1B for a couple of years we will hear more of these boys.
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Kerry: Martin Stackpoole, Sean Weir, Bryan Murphy, Darren Dineen, Daniel Collins, Thomas Casey, Jason Diggins, John Griffin, Johnny Buckley (Jack Goulding), Colum Harty (James O’Connor), Patrick Kelly (Philip Lucid), Shane Nolan (Brendan O Leary), Keith Carmody, Michael O’Leary ( Michael Boyle), Jordan Conway.
Scorers: Shane Nolan 4 points (3 frees 1, 65). Philip Lucid 3 points (3 frees) Jack goulding 1 point.
Shane Nolan scores a first half free. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Kerry’s, Shane Nolan, looks for a pass off Michael O’Leary. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorKerry’s Shane Nolan takes off with Waterford’s Colin Dunford trailing behind. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Waterford’s Shaune McNulty lays off a pass while Kerry’s Micheal O’Leary looks on. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Kerry’s Jordan Conway tries to stop Waterford’s Darragh Fives. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.The great Dan Shanahan was on the line for Waterford. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.The Kerry panel lines up before the match. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
.Ross O’Callaghan, Brid O’Callaghan and Tracey Stack at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a brilliant night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday, as nine couples took to the floor displaying their fleet-footed moves to raise funds for Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club and Recovery Haven.
Yesterday, we told you that Anne Kerins and Tom Ferriter’s efforts stole the show at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event and they were crowned the overall winners on the night (for our previous story and coverage click here).
“A big thank you to the dancers, choreographer and all who helped in any way to make the night such an outstanding success,” said Captain of Castlegregory Golf Club, Mike Mercer. “The event would not have taken off without the infectious enthusiasm of Geraldine Flynn’s organising skills. Take a bow all!”
Here’s another 20 photos of some of the 300 plus people who enjoyed the show on the night.
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.Noreen and Marian Teahan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanSean Hanafin and Amy Smith at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.John and Bridget Healy at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanBobby and Catriona Woods at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciara Mulcahy and Louie Quinlan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanLiz O’Sullivan and Delia Daly at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciára Maharaj, Michelle and Tara Kerins at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Three of the four judges, Orlagh Winters, Fergus Moroney and Miriam Mulhall Nolan (missing from photo is (Deputy Arthur J Spring) at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanAvril O’Shea and Katrina Mehigan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Emer O’Flaherty, Catriona McCaughley and Laura Smith at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanCiaran Browne and Geraldine McCarthy at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nora Rice, Helen Besseling and Merlyn O’Connor at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanTrish Mulhall, Sharon Mulhall, Ina Mulhall and Katie O’Reilly at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanGemma Lougheed and Ailbhe Keogan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Ciepierski dancing at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanAngela O’Connor, Kathleen Egan, Niamh Shannon and Kate O’Neill at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanJason Poole and Ciara Stack at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanMicheál Lynch, Carol Lynch and Ann O’Dowd at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants in the opening dance at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
I GREW up in Boherbee Tralee (AKA The Yellow Road). My mother ran a local grocery store for more than 30 years.
Coming from this background it gave me an early and great insight into (a) dealing with the public and (b) the importance of structure and organisation in running a small business or any business for that matter.
The fresh bread was placed strategically in an easy accessible position, the fresh fruit and veg were kept away from direct sunlight, dairy products and meats were stored neatly in a refrigerated area, more long shelf-life products like tins of fruit and soup were kept in the centre aisles while items like cigarettes and sweets were often close by the cash register.
This gave good structure to the running of the shop thus reducing unnecessary stress in trying to locate whatever purchases were required.
Once the question ‘What can I get for you?’ was answered, the shopkeeper (my mother!) could move swiftly about her business thus resulting in a well-served and happy customer which in turn should be good for everyone.
Now humour me and close your eyes and using your imagination picture this well stocked shop with no one in charge for a period of two hours. Now further imagine a monkey being let loose in that said same shop.
When my mother appears on the scene she is greeted by an Armageddon-like scene. There is utter devastation, chaos and pandemonium.
The fresh ham is scattered around the cigarettes, the bread is with the sweets, the eggs are broken over the jams and there is ice-cream all over the lovely fresh fruit – You get the picture! I’m pretty sure it is one you would not wish to store in your mind for a long time.
Well I have news for you. The unaware mind is very much like that, with thoughts scattered all over the place.
Worried about things from the past or anxious about the future or indeed the reverse, anxious about the past and worried about the future for any type of chaos will do.
There is absolutely no structure and thoughts simply come and go and fly all over the place just like confetti at a wedding (or snuff at a funeral!).
This is why it is called the ‘monkey mind’ as it is as good an analogy of chaos as you are going to get.
Just like the ham, jam, eggs and ice-cream, our thoughts are all over the shop, but yet there is still one major difference – ‘Now Roger what is that?’
If you entered the shop you would immediately see the chaos and more than likely make a quick exit.
However, with the mind, remember I said that most people are (a) unaware of the chaos of their daily thoughts or (b) unaware that it is very possible to put structure on these thoughts.
If one is unaware of something then there is very little motivation to do something about it.
If you think about it – why would you even consider doing something about that which you are unaware of? No possibility of success here!
Like I have often said before – First awareness then action.
• That leads me nicely onto next week’s article – Training The Monkey Mind
.Mark Ryall presents the Shield for Best Boys School to Shane Lowth, Athletics Captain of Tralee CBS team, with Damien McLoughlin (Kerry Colleges Athletics Board/Tralee CBS) and Helen Kelleher (Tralee CBS.) Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
TRALEE athletes excelled at the Kerry Schools Cross Country Championships on Wednesday at The Demesne, Killarney.
Tralee CBS beat competition from around the county to win the ‘Best School Award’ for boys, with Mercy Mounthawk coming in second place and Presentation Milltown 3rd.
Presentation Killarney won ‘Best Girls School’ with Mercy Mounthawk once again finishing second, joint 3rd were Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare and Presentation Milltown.
For The Green, Mohammad Raheem was a very impressive winner of the Minor race, leading his team to 1st place.
Fergal O’Brien of CBS was an easy winner of the Junior race, with his team coming 2nd. Daire Keane ran a great race to finish 2nd in the Intermediate race, with the two Tralee CBS teams dominating to finish 1st and 2nd.
Shane Lowth was a good 2nd in the Senior race, leading the two teams to 1st and 3rd place. These teams now go on to compete at the North-Munster Championships in Limerick.
For Mercy Mounthawk, Cillian Tierney, won the senior category. Also picking up a top award was Eimear O’Sullivan, from Presentation who won the minor girls award.
For full results, scroll down past the photos below…
.The first three home in Minor Boys 2000m – Mohammad Raheem, Tralee CBS; Jamie O’Brien, Mercy Mounthawk; Aodan O’Dubhain, Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinThe CBS The Green team that took part in Kerry Schools Cross Country Championships. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinMercy Mounthawk athletes (centre) at the start of the Junior Girls 2000m. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinSenior Boys 5000m winners – Cillian Tierney, Mercy Mounthawk; Shane Lowth, Tralee CBS; Gary Nolan, Tralee CBS. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinFiona Kavanagh, Mercy Mounthawk, winner of Senior Girls 3000m, with her mother, Niamh O’Sullivan (Riocht AC/cross country athlete.) Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinMinor Girls 1500m Eimear O’Sullivan, Pres. Tralee; Kate Murphy, Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare; Erin O’Halloran, Mercy Mounthawk. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinEventual winner, Fergal O’Brien of Tralee CBS, leads the field in the Junior Boys 3000m. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlinA large group set off in the Minor Boys 2000m. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
MERCY Mounthawk students spent a night sleeping outside the school gym on Thursday to highlight the national issue of homelessness and to raise funds for Focus Ireland.
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Transition Year students with teacher Veronica Hunt (right) at the start of the sleep out to raise awareness of the national issue of homelessness. Photo by Dermot Crean
The weather was terrible with wind and rain battering the building but the students, part of the transition year Young Social Innovators Group, toughed it out.
In front; Evan O’Connor, Brendan Walsh and Thomas O’Sullivan,. Back; Fianna Fail election candidate Cllr John Brassil, Diarmaid O’Connor and Odhran Liston at the start of the sleep out to raise awareness of the national issue of homelessness. Photo by Dermot Crean
President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, John Drummey, and local politician Fianna Fáil election candidate John Brassil – who was there when TraleeToday.ie turned up at the beginning of the night to take a few photos – lent their support to the event.
The students were in good spirits with some parents and teachers there to make sure they had everything they needed for the night ahead.
Thomas Healy, Conor Higgins and Tom Guerin at the start of the sleep out to raise awareness of the national issue of homelessness. Photo by Dermot Crean
Later on Friday, the tired students were over in Manor West collecting funds for the homeless charity, Focus Ireland.
Student Katie Ryan described how the event went.
“The experience overall was tough, one of the most challenging experiences psychologically and physically for every member of the group. The weather – though for Ireland it may have been mild – it was still freezing and windy. It gave us all an insight into the lives of people who have no homes. Everyone was shook by the experience as to how hard it actually was but that’s what we were hoping to get out of it. It’s given us the boost we needed to keep working toward making a change.
Over in Manor, people asked us questions about how the sleep out went, why we did it, what focus Ireland was about and what their aim was as a charity. People were very supportive.
We achieved what we hoped to due to the support from the media, teachers, parents, school staff and our fellow students in and out of our YSI group.”
The group made a video of the night which can be viewed below…
.Choreographer Jackie O’Mahony with judges Orlagh Winters, Arthur J Spring and Fergus Moroney (missing from photo is other judge Miriam Mulhall Nolan) at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 300 people went to the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night for a fantastic night of entertainment, to raise funds for Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club.
Nine couples, made up of members of the club and from Tralee Musical Society, took to the dance floor and wowed judges and audiences alike with their great performances, thanks to the expert dance teachings of Jackie O’Mahony.
MCs John Drummey and Geraldine Flynn did an exemplary job, while the judges – Orlagh Winters, Deputy Arthur J Spring, Fergus Moroney and Miriam Mulhall Nolan – had a tough task to pick the outstanding act.
The public also had their say as they voted for their favourite couple and in the end Anne Kerins and Tom Ferriter were deemed the worthy overall winners, while Recovery Haven also benefitted from the night.
Scroll down for a video of the opening routine and there’s loads of photos below (we’ll have many more tomorrow)…
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Participants in the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Front from left; Teresa Rice, Patricia Goodwin, Mary Ciepierski, Margaret O’Callaghan, Anne Kerins, Nora Keogan, Tara Dore, Janna Foley and Bernie O’Regan. Front from left; Tim Landers, Mike Deane, Joseph Ciepierski, Niall Fitzgerald, Tom Ferriter, Noel Ryan, Jonathan Lynch, Daniel Sterc and Richard Walsh. Photo by Dermot CreanIn front; Mary Comerford, Bernie Conway and Betty Foley. At back; Clodagh Foley and Tracey Hurley at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.MCs for the evening John Drummey and Geraldine Flynn at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alex, Maude and Lydia Walsh and Aidan O’Halloran at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Karel Sterc, Premi, Renata Habelkova, Laura Habelkova and Renata Sterc at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanMaire Ciepierski, Eileen Goodwin and Lorraine O’Callaghan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pamela and Katie Teahan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Fitzgerald, Laura Fitzgerald and Andrea O’Callaghan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanDeirdre McElligott and Sue Holmes at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanElaine and Susan Keane at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne Costello and Betty Ricken at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants in full swing in the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanPatricia Goodwin dancing at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
LOTTO
Successful Parnells development workshop:
RESULTS FOR THE WEEK:
It proved, indeed, to be a bumber nights Badminton at the CPC.IE sponsored Badminton County Singles Championships played at the Killarney Sports Centre on Friday night last, where over 70 competitors took part in the ladies and men’s championships for divisions 1, 3 and 5.
