Lotto
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 07, 12, 24 & 29. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Kathleen Laide Caherleaheen, Eileen Sayers Annagh, Francie Roche c/o Mono Ryle, Francie Roche c/o Mono Ryle and Magic Car Spa c/o Poff Motors.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,900 and the draw will take place this Sunday night May 7th in Skelper Quane’s Bar. Lotto tickets can be purchased online, from any club officer or at the following outlets: Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers, O’Sheas Shop and Service Station, Poff Motors, Noyeks, Byrnesworth, Rock Inn, Dwyer’s Bar, Skelper Quanes, Bettys Bar and Keane’s of Curraheen.
Lotto Anniversary
St Pats Gaa Weekly Lotto was 20 years Old on Thursday 26th of January and was started 20 years ago by then Chairman Mike Crean, Secretary Jim Moriarty and Treasurers Paul Byrne & Jimmy Savage and has served the club well. The first lotto draw was made on Sunday January 26th 1997.
To celebrate this occasion, St Pats will enter all lotto players who play the club lotto either weekly, monthly or yearly from the 23rd of January until the 5th of June into a special draw for 2 All Ireland Football tickets plus 2 night’s accommodation on the Saturday and Sunday night of the All Ireland weekend. Naomh Padraig Abu
O’Sullivan Financial Services Dingle Way Challenge 2017
The Dingle Way Challenge, kindly sponsored by O’Sullivan Financial Services is less than 6 weeks away and will take place on Sunday the 4th of June (keep this date free in your diaries). This year’s route, the best yet, takes us from Dingle HarbourThis walk is ideal for groups, teams, friends and solo hikers and unlike previous challenges, you can either opt for The towards Ventry and then on to Murrioch, via the ancient path, “Cosán na Naomh”. There will then be a choice of 3 routes to bring us to the finish line and a truly deserved BBQ on arrival in Cloghane. The choices are:
Option 1, The Ultra route, 45km: Bus departs Blennerville at 5.30am and there is a walk from Dingle via the pilgrim path to Murrioch. There will be a brunch at An Ghaeltacht GAA Club, home of the famous O’Se brothers, and from there, climb Mount Brandon, descending via Sauce Creek and finally finishing at Cloghane.
Option 2, 34km: Departing Blennerville at 5.30am, walking from Dingle via the pilgrim path to Murrioch. There will be a brunch at An Ghaeltacht GAA Club, going back on the ancient path, walking through the valley, right under the Conor Pass and finishing in Cloghane.
Option 3,19km: Depart Blennerville at 7.15am and walk from Murrioch via Cosán na Naomh through the valley and under the Conor Pass to finish in Cloghane or walk from Murrioch and climb Mount Brandon, descending via Sauce Creek to finish in Cloghane.
Buses back to the clubhouse in Blennerville will be provided where there will be showers available for those who need it. There will also be an evening of entertainment in Quane’s Bar Blennerville where participants will be treated to an evening of food and drinks.
This Challenge gives locals and tourists alike a great opportunity to experience the stunning scenery that West Kerry has to offer in a fun, safe and challenging environment. This year’s route is slightly shorter than last year but don’t be fooled as the Ultra section more than makes up for it. Registration can be completed online via this link: https://www.myclubfinances.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=1348&intMF_ID=2741
PS: Rumour has it that eight time All-Ireland winner, Ogie Moran was captured registering for this great event.
Juvenile-Academy
U6: Well done to Paddy Flynn, Thomas Colivet and Bruce McMillan who put in a great training session last Sunday morning despite the very windy conditions but a huge congratulations to Lily Deegan who received our player of the week trophy by showing great skill and determination throughout the session. Keep up the good work.
U8: Another great session was enjoyed by this young group of emerging stars, with a lot of fun and games had during the hour. It is great and encouraging to see all the kids improving weekly. We will be hosting the St Brendan’s U8 Blitz this Sunday, 7th of May at 6.15pm. Come and enjoy our future stars in action.
U10: St Pats U-10’s hosted a Go Game blitz against Ardfert, Churchill and Ballyheigue last Tuesday evening. All our St Pats future stars performed very well and they all enjoyed getting a chance to play in different positions during the blitz. All our players gave a great display of their use of the skills. Some of the highlights were Michael Enright and Gary Scollard’s high catches; Caoilainn Culloo and Aiden Hayes’s block downs; Daniel Sheehy and Mark O’ Brien’s accurate kick passing; Jack Costello and Darragh Murphy’s determination to score for their team , Killian O’Mahony and Grainne Breen’s excellent solo runs. The coaches were delighted with the effort each player gave on a cold evening. A Special thanks to Rory Kelliher for giving us a hand on the night and to our coaching officer Seamus Murphy for organising the blitz. Thanks also to our minor players Eoin Murphy, Sean Hogan and not so minor Dipo Dairo for refereeing the games. We were back with our academy last Sunday morning and again our u10 players gave their all to fine tune their football skills. Well done to Killian O’Mahony for getting player of the week, keep up the good work. It’s important all our players keep practising their skills at home during the week Naomh Padraig Abú …
U12: U12 County League: St Pats 3-04; Annascaul/Lispole 5-14
Our 12’s put in a very strong 2nd half performance against a very skillful Annascaul/Lispole side last Saturday in the County League after having started poorly but it was not enough as the damage was already done in the first half. Special mention must go to Lisa Rowan, playing in the half-back position for showing determination, courage and tenacity throughout the match.
Team: Thomas Sheehy, Callum Houston, James Dowling, Eddie Stack, Lisa Rowan, Caoimhe Dairo (1-1), Paddy Moran (0-2), Diarmuid Waugh, Siobhan O’Sullivan, Fionn Dairo (1-1), Seanie Murphy (1-0), Zack Howarth, Josh Quilter, Rory Kelliher and Emma Healy.
We are away to Asdee/Ballylongford in the last game of Phase 1 of the County League, this Sunday, 7th at 6pm. Venue to be confirmed during the week.
U14: U14 County League: Renard 5-15, St Pats 3-04
Our u14’s travelled to South Kerry last Wednesday taking on Renard. It was an entertaining match with the home side proving to be the stronger team on the night. We are at home against St Mary’s this Wednesday. Throw-in is at 7pm.
U16: Our u16’s will be looking to book their place in the final of the Central Region League Division 3 competition when they take on Castleisland Desmonds away on Monday, the 1st of May at 7pm. All support will be greatly appreciated.
Minors
Following their win against Asdee/Ballylongford in the semi-finals of Division 6B last Friday, our minors are through to the final where they will play Moyvane/Tarbert in Finuge this Friday, the 5th at 7pm with extra-time to be played if necessary. Your support will be greatly appreciated as they attempt to win the first silverware for the club this season.
Senior Football Championship
Best of luck to St Brendan’s who play Shannon Rangers on Saturday, 6th May in Austin Stack Park at 6.30pm with extra time to be played if required. Former St Pats star, Seamus Murphy is the team manager.
Community Games
Blennerville/Ballyard Community Games athletics will take place on Wednesday May 17th at 6.30pm. This is for boys and girls from U8 (age 6) up to U16. There will be sprints, mid distance, long distance and hurdles for varying ages. There will also be a tiny tots race for the future stars of blennerville/ballyard. The first 4 qualifiers from the finals of each race will continue on to Kerry Community Games finals on June 24th & 25th in An Riocht Castleisland.
50 years Celebrations for Coiste na nÓg
Coiste na nÓg is celebrating 50 years in existence this year and to commemorate this great event, parades are being held in the larger urban areas throughout the county on May 7th.
Tralee was naturally to be one of these venues however, due to health and safety reasons, the parade will the parade will now take place in the Public Car Park, Castleisland on May 7th @ 12.30pm.
All juvenile players at U6, U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16 grades, both boys and girls, are invited to participate in the parade and are asked to bring flags, banners and to tog out in their club colours.
Congratulations
Well done to the pupils of Derryquay NS who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday. A special word of thanks to all who helped prepare the children for this very special event.
Senior team player, Jordan Conway and the Kerry hurlers on their win last Sunday against Westmeath in the Leinster SHC Round Robin. Jordan helped himself to 2 points on the day.
Pieta House
A representative from Pieta House will speak briefly at the Masses in St. John’s Church this weekend (April 29th/30th) to highlight the work of Pieta House and their upcoming “Darkness into Light” Walk on Saturday May 6th.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Vincent McCormack Mitchel’s Avenue.
