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Gary Scollard (centre) first man home from Ultra Route in the Dingle Way Challenge.
Dingle Way Challenge
Last Sunday saw St. Pats GAA host their Dingle Way Challenge with the aim to raise funds for the development projects the club is undertaking to enhance our facilities for our players, members, and the greater community in general, and it was a resounding success!
The weather on the morning was sunny as participants for the Ultra route gathered at the clubhouse as early as 4.15am for registration and briefing on safety from the organising committee.
The walk itself was 42km long for the very fit ultra-participants, it took in parts such as from the crashing waves of the Atlantic at Slea Head, taking in the view of the magnificent Blasket islands, to walking on the golden sands of Ventry beach and on into the picturesque town of Dingle to finish in Annascaul home of famous Antarctic Explorer Tom Crean.
Our Standard route participants had a 31km long walk which began in Ventry Beach and continued on the same route.
Participants were treated to breakfast in Muris Dan’s in Dingle and lunch at Lispole GAA Grounds. This year’s walk had beautiful scenery from the Atlantic, Blasket Islands, Ventry Beach and of course the beautiful town of Dingle Town.
Our participants preserved and were met by members of the organising committee with a DWC medal, water, and lots of refreshments. The first Ultra Man to arrive at the finishing line was Gary Scollard and First Woman in the Ultra was Eilín Loibhéad.
After all the walking was done, all were invited to sit down under our marquee for a BBQ, Beer or wine for the ladies or men and a chance to interact with other walkers and members of the community.
Overall, the event was successful to date with nearly 200 participants ensuring that all the hard work put by the committee and club in general paid off. The club would like to use this opportunity to thank our main sponsors, Poff Motors, 3D Personnel, Divane’s Volkswagen Kerry and all the other businesses who contributed to this event by providing services, food, drinks and donating generously.
We encourage all our club members to support these businesses in any way they can. Many thanks to Derryquay ICA for helping with the catering, our club members and members of the general public who supported the event by participating and contributing in some small ways to the smooth running of this event.
Thank you to those who provided medical care throughout the route on the day of the walk. Well, done to the organising committee for the meticulous planning in ensuring everything ran like clockwork and to anyone who gave their time in the led up to the event.
Finally, a huge thanks goes to all the walkers who participated and ensured that it was a success. It wouldn’t have happened without your participation, and we appreciate it.
Club Lotto
Our club lotto will take place on Monday 3rd of June due to our Dingle Way Challenge taking place on Sunday.
Juvenile Academy
Our Juvenile Academy took a break due to our Dingle Way Challenge.
St Brendan’s Board
St Brendan’s board played against Glenflesk in the Quarter Finals of the U21 Football County Championship they won on scoreline of 2-18 to 1-07. They are now into the semi-finals against Laune Rangers on Wednesday 26th of June in a neutral venue.
Senior
The first half of this match may have been low scoring, but it kept the crowd on the edge of their seats as it was a point for point game throughout this half. Scores coming from Gary Savage, Eoin Greaney and Paudie Bailey.
Assistance for these scores was provided by Brian Murphy, Jack Moriarty, Dylan Griffin, and Luke Mulligan. St Pats 0-04 Laune Rangers B 0-04
Laune Rangers opened their scoring with a point within a few minutes of the second half, Eoin Greaney got a point with Laune Rangers adding a goal a point before it was our time to score two points.
Three points from Laune Rangers edge them forward, three St Pats points came from Eoin Greaney, Patrick Dowling, and Luke Mulligan. Another goal for Laune Rangers kept them in the lead, three more scores from St Pats players, Conor Enright, Eoin Greaney and David Moriarty.
Two more points from Laune Rangers finished their scoring and St Pats final scores came from Eoin Greaney and Patrick Dowling.
St Pats Team: Paudie Bailey, Tommy Lynch, Luke Mulligan, Dylan Griffin, Niall McCarthy, Ben Sharp, Tommy Nicholson, Conor Moore ©, Patrick Dowling, Jack Moriarty, Brian Murphy, Darragh Moriarty, Gary Savage, Eoin Greaney and David Moriarty
Subs Used: Mike Doody for Tommy Lynch, Conor Enright for Niall McCarthy, Conor Burke for Darragh Moriarty, Liam Poff for Gary Savage and Adrian Greaney for David Moriarty.
Our seniors next game will take place on Sunday 9th of June against Dr. Crokes B in Round 6 of the Division 5 Cup at 2pm in Blennerville, please keep an eye on O’Shea’s Gala, Old Clubhouse window and Skelper Quanes for changes to this fixture.
Best of Luck
To all Leaving and Junior Certificate Students who will begin their State Examinations on Wednesday 5th of June.
Congratulations
To Kerry who defeated Meath in the All-Ireland Senior Championship during the weekend.
To Tralee Dynamo Players also our Juvenile girls Emma and Mary Kate who joint player of the year and Rosa who got best goal scorer at Tralee dynamos recent awards night. Everyone got a medal for their participation throughout the year last week.
To Evie and Oliver who got medals at the community games competition recently.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Ann Thompson Spa Road, Tim (Timmy) Flahive Ballybunion, Theresa Barrett née Fiddles Caherslee, Mary Tuohy née Foley Lixnaw and formerly Kerin’s Park, Sean Og Sheehy Tralee, and Emanuel Mario Ianko Tralee.
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