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Registration 2024
Now that some of our teams have resumed training and others will be resuming shortly players and coaches, please register your membership of the Club for 2024. Membership is a vital part of ensuring the club’s continued success and development. Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent of a player or member of the wider community we welcome you to register with St. Pat’s.
We ask you this year to register through http://www.stpatsgaaclub.com or on Foireann www.foireann.ie which is available on Apple and Google Play to download.
One of the benefits of registering as a playing member of the GAA or LGFA via the Club is that in the event of an injury sustained playing or training resulting in medical expenses it may be possible to claim a level of refund from the GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund. However, any player seeking to benefit from the Injury Benefit Fund must be a registered member of the GAA or LGFA on Foireann at the time of injury.
The respective Injury Benefit Funds are self-funded entirely from the GAA and LGFA funds with no outside involvement. The Injury Funds are not an insurance scheme. The Injury Funds are set up to assist members with some reimbursement for medical expenses incurred due to an injury sustained playing Gaelic football.
The respective Injury Benefit Funds do not seek to compensate fully for injuries sustained but to supplement other Schemes such as Personal Accident or Health Insurance. The GAA and LGFA Schemes only provide cover for unrecoverable losses up to the limits specified under the respective Schemes. More details can be viewed on https://learning.gaa.ie/InjuryFund orhttps://ladiesgaelic.ie/resources/injury-fund/
Club Lotto
There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €6100 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 01,03,08 & 18. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
Jim Keane Curraheen
Norma Foran c/o Rock Inn
Ita Greaney Annagh
Jimmy Mulligan Tonevane
Denise Crean c/o Poff Motors
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €6200 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 03/03/2024 at 9pm in Keane’s of Curraheen club Lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0from any club officer, or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to all who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues.
The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday night.
Juvenile Academy
We’re Back, St Pats Football Academy took place last Sunday morning and every Sunday Morning in Kerry Sports Academy, MTU North Campus V92HD4V from 11am-12pm. Open to all boys and girls from Under 5 to Under 13. Contact Michael for further information on 086-3855428. Come along any Sunday, All New Members welcome!
U5
Well done to all the boys and girls who were lucky to stay warm and dry in the MTU hall! We had great numbers of 3–5-year-olds again which made for another energetic and noisy session. We introduced some new rolling/ pick up, evasion games and had plenty of fun with chase! Keep working on getting on the floor and all those animal moves to strengthen the core muscles at home.
Very well done to our brother and sister players of the week combo. hey both listened well and joined in all the games despite being a little nervous. Well done Ella and Rían. For all the other boys and girls try not to be disappointed if you haven’t had the trophy yet everyone will get a turn and it’s just a little reward to encourage good listening and participation. Great work team! Thanks coaches Aiden, Conor, and Dianne. See you all next week!
U7
Well done to all our under 7s today and great to see a few new faces also. We had lots of organised chaos today and we even tried to introduce some fun games. It’s great to see the improvement week on week. Keep practising during the week and the enjoyment levels will increase also. Well done to Theo on only his second week with us but wasn’t afraid to get involved.
U8 Girls
Another great turnout in MTU on Sunday morning, it was great to see a few new faces joining us today. The girls showed great enthusiasm and skill. Our kicking and shooting skills were off the charts Obviously the girls are listening to their coaches and practicing at home. See you all next week girls!
U9
Well done to all the boys who attended training on Sunday morning. The weather didn’t play its part and it turned on us midway through our session, so we finished up early. The boys were all in great spirits despite the conditions and showed great skill in all their drills. Keep up the practice at home and we’ll see them all again next week. We will also be taking part in Tralee Junior Park Run for all who can make it next Sunday morning at 9am.
U10 Girls
Well done everyone on a great session at MTU this morning.!! The girls are improving week on week and are really developing their skills. Well done to Lucy our POTW for great effort. keep up the good work girls and keep up the practising at home.
U11
St Pats U-11’s were training again last Sunday on the Astro in the MTU. Wintery weather conditions made the session very difficult for our young players but fair play to them, they all still put in a mighty effort especially Jack, Noah, Darragh and Rian. It’s important all our players continue to attend our training sessions and also keep practicing the skills at home during the week. Matches will be starting soon. Training is on again next Sunday 3rd of March from 11am to 12pm in The MTU Astro hope to see ye all there. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!
U12 Girls
We trained on the Astro in MTU last Sunday and the weather went against us shortly after we commenced with rain and a biting cold wind. However, this did not deter the girls from putting in a great effort in testing conditions. We did a fun soloing game to start with and then we worked on our kicking and finished with a small sided game. We train again next Sunday at 11am and hopefully the weather will be kinder to us. Anyone wishing to help out with coaching the U 12 girls, please contact Joe on 0872593800.
U13
Even though there was artic like conditions on last Sunday morning that didn’t stop 20 hardy men from braving the elements and working hard on their skills. We worked on attacking play and on the importance of some players staying out wide. It was a great session and shows great determination. The U13’s are training again this Wednesday at 6pm to 7pm in St Pat’s Astro.
Cheltenham Races Preview Night
It takes place in Skelper Quane’s Bar on Thursday, March 7 from 8pm. Experts from the racing world will share their tips for the up-and-coming Cheltenham festival which takes place from Tuesday, March 12 to Friday, March 15.
The line-up for the preview night this year includes Kerry senior football captain Paudie Clifford, Pat Healy, Tom Cooper, Bryan Cooper, Denis O’Regan, Jack Kennedy, Philip Enright, and Berki Browne.
All proceeds from the night go to The Injured Jockeys Fund. It’s an event not to be missed by racing fans and tickets at €10 are available at the door on the night. There is also a Cheltenham Rollover 2024 taking place for the week of Cheltenham if you wish to get involved names are being taken now message Skelper Quanes. Entry is €60.
Ireland Lights Up/Irish Life Every Step Counts
We had a lovely finish to our 7-week Ireland Lights Up walking series tonight. 35 walkers enjoyed a beautiful evening and brisk walk to the marina and back to the clubhouse for refreshments. There was great chatting and mingling along the way and as well as the step count! We hope to run this initiative in January / February every year so keep it in mind & spread the word to all ages in the community. Thanks to Sharon for the PR and the Healthy Clubs Team for facilitating the walks. Always room on the team for more helpers and ideas!!
Minors
Our minors played in Cordal in Round 2 of Keane’s Supervalu Minor League, Cordal proved too strong and went away with the win in this round 2 game.
Below are Minor County League Fixtures, please note these could be subject to changes.
02/03/2024 @ 3pm KOR/St. Pats vs St. Senan’s
09/03/2024 @ 3pm Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist/Templenoe vs KOR/St. Pats
16/03/2024 @ 3pm KOR/St. Pats vs Ballyduff
Seniors
Our seniors Round 3 game against Kerins O’Rahillys was cancelled due to Kerins O’Rahillys pitch being unplayable.
Below are fixtures for Credit Union Senior County League Division 5
These games do not begin until 23rd of March.
23/03/2024 17:00 Round 1 St Pats v Gneeveguilla B
31/03/2024 14:00 Round 2 Kilgarvan v St Pats
07/04/2024 14:00 Round 3 St Pats v Firies B
21/04/2024 14:00 Round 4 Tuosist v St Pats
28/04/2024 14:00 Round 5 St Pats v Duagh
05/05/2024 14:00 Round 6 Asdee v St Pats
19/05/2024 14:00 Round 7 St Pats v Austin Stacks B
Please note these fixtures can be subject to changes please keep an eye on O’Shea’s Gala St Pats Lotto Box and Old Clubhouse window for any changes or updates.
Best of Luck
To Kerry in their Round 5 of Allianz League against Tyrone in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday 3rd of March at 1:15pm. TV Coverage begins on TG4 at 12.45pm.
To Kerry Ladies in their Round 5 of Lidl Ladies National Football League against Armagh on Sunday 3rd of March at 1pm in BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh.
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Congratulations
To Mercy Mounthawk who took on Naas CBS in the Hogan Cup Semi Final and secured a win, they will travel to Croke Park on Saturday 16th of March to play Omagh CBS in the Hogan Cup Final. Congratulations to St Pats Players especially Ben Sharp, Thomas Sheehy, and Coach Luke Mulligan.
To Blennerville and Derryquay who will be making their Confirmation at 2pm on Friday 1st of March at 2pm in St John’s Church.
To Kerry Hurlers who defeated Meath in their Round 3 game in the Allianz Hurling League.
To Mary Gardiner who was recognised for her work as a community garda around Tralee, during covid and her fundraising activities for cancer charities.
To James Finnegan who received an award from Tralee Municipal District for his contribution to Sporting, Cultural and Chairty Fundraising activities.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Martin Stack Farmer’s Bridge and Ardfert, Kevin Quirke Firies and formerly Farmer’s Bridge, James Jim Collins Ardfert, Kerry Keane Knockawaddra, Denis Foley Blennerville, Jim Brosnan St Brendan’s Park, Bernie Roche née Conroy Connolly Park, Maudie McCarthy The Spa, Paddy Courtney Castlegregory, Bernadette Hughes Camp, Fergus Moyles Cloghers and Galway.
