Lotto
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 08, 19 & 27. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon, Pa and Bridie c/o Betty’s Bar, Jimmy O Sullivan Marian Park, Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon and Dylan and Luke c/o Poff Motors.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €6,300 and the draw will take place on Sunday night Feb 25th 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.
Juvenile Academy
U6: We had another busy energetic session today with good effort put in. Special mention to Jace & Rylan Flynn for good concentration in the goal scoring drill! We’re working on fitness, flexibility, ball handling & confidence. Adding a few new ball drills today added to the challenge for the foxes. Great to have the inspiration of some of our older U10 players joining in for encouragement. Keep up the good work & concentration Dylan, Jaden & Bruce. Player of the week went to Thomas Colivet who tried really hard & paid special attention to counting his steps! Well done all. Go St Pats!!
U8: Our under 8s continue to have great fun at their indoor training in the Cumann Iosaef Hall. It continues again next Sunday, February 25th at 10am. Players are reminded not to forget their mouth-guards. New members are always welcome at St Pats so come along and make new friends.
U10: 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. Training continues next Sunday at Cumann Iosaef Hall at 11am.
U12: The St. Pats under 12’s Boys & Girls were training last Monday and friday. Despite the poor weather conditions we had a great turnout and everyone was so enthusiastic practicing their skills at training with Conor Daly, Thomas Sheehy, Diarmuid Waugh and Mark O’Brien giving it their all during the sessions. It is important that ye all keep attending training so we’ll be ready for the county league games when they kick off soon. We hope to see ye all as training continues on our Astro pitch this Monday 19th at 3.45pm to 4.45pm and again next Friday the 23rd at 5.45pm to 6.45pm.
U14 Girls: Our first training session took place last Sunday on our astro pitch. We had a good turnout despite the bad weather. It was encouraging to see that the girls had maintained their great skills. County League will be starting in 4 weeks, so we encourage all our players to attend training next week.
Minors
Our minors began their season with an away win against Kilcummin in what could best be described as a thriller with a total of 13 goals scored between both teams as we won by the narrowest of margins.
Overall, it was a great team perfomance and credit to all the players who dug really deep to come out victorious on the day. We had scores from James Friel (2-0), Fergal O’Brien (3-04), Patrick Dowling (1-02) and Shane Jordan (1-01).
Well done to Kevin, Frank and the team.
CORRECTION: The minor team manager is Kevin Boyle and not Terry Boyle as was mentioned last week. Apologies for the confusion.
Seniors
Our match against Na Gaeil last Sunday was called off due to no pitch being available. The match hasn’t been fixed for any date yet due to the weather but keep an eye out on our Facebook page for updates.
Dingle Way Challenge 2018
Plans for the biggest and best DWC are well underway. The date is set for June 3rd (keep that date free and marked in your diaries and calendars). We will be launching this year’s DWC in the Station House on Friday the 2nd from 7.30pm where this year’s route will be revealed.
Membership Registration 2018
Please note that the time for 2018 Registration and payment of the club membership subscription is drawing to a close. Your Club Membership for 2018 can now be registered and the subscription paid online by Credit Card, Debit Card. It’s as easy as going to the Club website – www.stpatsblennerville.com, select Membership and follow the instructions.
While the annual subscriptions alone do not cover the full costs of Club activities they do form an important part of income for the Club. The Club also relies on members, sponsors and supporters engaging in fundraising during the year to make up the difference.
By subscribing on-line you will have access to your account, where full details on your Membership will always be available to you.
Social Night/Medals Presentation/Club Website and DWC 2018 Launch
The victorious U15 boys Town League winners and U12 Girls County League winners 2017 will receive their medals at The Station House on Friday, 2nd March at 6.30pm.
The medals will be presented by former All-Ireland winning captain and Kerry forward, Dara Ó Cinnéide. This will be followed by the launch of The Dingle Way Challenge, 2018 showing the route and all eagerly anticipated details of this year’s event. The clubs new website and will also be unveiled.
At 9.00pm there will be music and song until late in the Station House with finger food provided. This is a great opportunity for all to meet and mingle.
All new members, families, supporters and friends are invited and encouraged to attend on the 2nd of March, as we look forward to 2018 with great optimism. We hope to see you all there!
Community Room
Our community room, which includes a well-kitted gym is now available for booking. For further information, please contact Maurice Hanafin.
Coaching Workshop
A Coaching Workshop aimed at U14, U16 and Minor – Club and School Coaches – will take place on Wednesday 21st February at 8pm in Moyderwell Primary School Hall, Boherbee, Tralee. This will be a practical session on Games Based Coaching and Conditioned Games delivered by Kerry U16 Coaches James Costello and Pa McCarthy. The session will demonstrate a series of Conditioned Games that will focus on improving all aspects of player and team performance.
The entrance to the Hall is across the road from O Mahony’s Bakery in Boherbee Tralee and cost of the workshop is 5 euros per coach.
Blennerville National School
On Thursday 31st of May the Parent Association will host a fashion show in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel @7.30pm. It will be our major fundraiser of the year. We are fundraising for a new stage in the school hall and a major upgrade of the I.T equipment in our school. More details to follow in the coming weeks. Keep the date free in your diary.
Corn Uí Mhuirí
Best of luck to Tralee CBS and most especially to the St Pats trio of Fergal O’Brien, Brian Murphy and Martin Savage when they play PS Chorca Dhuibhne, Dingle this Saturday, the 24th February at 1pm in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney.
Significant Birthday
Congratulations to Sean Kelliher who celebrated a significant birthday in Skelper Quanes at the weekend with friends and family.
Ardfert Retreat Centre
Ministry in the Church by Bishop (Emeritus) Bill Murphy, Gathering for All Parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers & Parish personnel in the Kerry Diocese, Thurs. 22nd Feb. 7.00pm-9.30pm.
The Amoris programme: A parish conversation in preparation for the World Meeting of Families which helps participants to reflect on and share their experience of family life in the light of Pope Francis’ vision in the ‘Gospel of Family’ A joy for all the world. Ardfert Retreat Centre hosting 4 sessions during Lent, next session on Wed. 28st Feb. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. All welcome.
Unislim: Monday evenings, 5.30pm-6.30pm call Rachael 0879377265.
Tai Chi: Tuesday evenings, 6.00pm-7.00pm call Maria 0877953589.
Ardfert Historical Lecture Series: An evening of storytelling aboput old Ardfert By Anne Kearney, Thurs. 1st March 8.00pm.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Eileen Hill Lohercannon.
