St Pats
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 13, 25, 26 & 27. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Ena Healy c/o Tony Casey, Marie Thompson Caheranne, Martina Hurley Ballinorig, Charlotte Devane c/o O’Dwyer’s Bar and Tommy O Connor c/o Tony Casey.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,900 and the draw will take place this Sunday night February 28th in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.
Juvenile Academy
U6’s: we had another great turnout at training last Sunday. Every player put in a great training session. Rian Flynn, James Riordan and Niamh Murphy participated very well but this week for the first time, our player of the week cup was shared between twins Tommy and Hugh Costello for showing great skill and determination throughout the training session. Well done boys!!
U8’s: Another great session was enjoyed by this young group of emerging stars. Darragh Murphy, Caoilionn Culloo & Sam Jones impressed. Peileadoir na Seachtaine was deservedly presented to Gary Scollard.
U10’s: The St. Pats under 10’s Boys & Girls were in academy action last Sunday. We had a good turnout at training in the Pres Hall. Everyone put in a great effort practicing and improving their skills during the session with Fionn Dairo, Orlaith Murphy, Eddie Stack and Emily O’Brien giving it their all during the session. It is important that you all keep practicing, practicing, practicing your skills at home during the week. We hope to see you all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.
U12’s: Training continues on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on our astro turf.
U14’s: Training continues on Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on our astro turf.
U16’s: Training continues on Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on our astro turf.
Girls: Outdoor training to resume as soon as the weather improves.
Seniors
Eventually our senior team managed to get some competitive action last weekend where they played 2 St Brendan’s League games vs John Mitchels & Churchill.
We played Div 1 team John Mitchels under lights in their new facility in Ballyseedy last Friday night. The proverbial game of two halves ensued but it was surprising to see St Pats put in such a strong performance in the first half, assuming a lead of 1-9 to 0-4 point at the short whistle.
Our goal coming from Breandáin Savage. However, our boys tired in the second half and Mitchels emptied the bench with some of their more established players entering the fray and they took control of proceedings. The fact that they have just come off a promotion playoff meant they had a lot more work than St Pats and it showed in the final third as they ran out winners on a score-line of 3-10 to 1-12.
On Sunday, we travelled out to Churchill’s new pitch and we ran out comfortable winners in testing conditions. The pitch was in immaculate condition but a strong cross field wind made it difficult for both sides. Churchill fielded a very young but keen side and the game was evenly poised until a speculative shot by Paul McMahon ended up in the Churchill net just before half time. St Pats upped the ante in the second half and pulled away from the home side. The final nail in the Churchill coffin was a well worked goal finished by Willie Hurley.
Overall, it was a good weekend with over 24 players getting game time. Next week, we are scheduled to play Na Gaeil in Rd 5 of the Brendan’s League. However, as of now, no pitch is available as both Killeen & our own pitch are currently closed. Please keep an eye on the club Facebook page for more details.
Community Games
Blennerville / Ballyard community games team who won gold in the U16 singing group category yesterday in Abbeydorney.
Blennerville / Ballyard community games would like to congratulate all those that competed last weekend in the group/solo music and singing competitions. You did your area proud.
Congratulations to our u12 music and singing groups who came third in their categories.
Athlone here we come as our u16 group singers took gold on stage in Abbeydorney. What a great weekend it was and we look forward to August. Below are the names of the participants:
GROUP MUSIC U12: Oisin Gallagher, Emma Healy, Orlaith Murphy, Sorcha O’Donoghue, Caoimhe OSullivan and Siobhan OSullivan.
GROUP SINGING U12: Siobhan OSullivan, Caoimhe OSullivan, Sorcha ODonoghue, Keelin Enright and Orlaith Murphy.
SOLO MUSIC U16: Katie Moriarty.
SOLO SINGING U16: Tomas OSullivan.
GROUP SINGING U16: Tomas OSullivan, Isabelle Lynch, Sean Fitzgibbon, Cathal Fitzgibbon, Darrach Gallagher and Danny Greaney.
GROUP MUSIC U16: Katie Moriarty, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Cathal Fitzgibbon and Sinead Trant
Thanks as always to everyone who helped coach them. Big shout out to Mary o Sullivan and James Allman for their valuable time and expertise.
Scór na bPaistí
Our Local Scór na bPaistí competition will be held in the ITT, North Campus on Friday March 11th at 7pm. We hope to build further on our entries & successes of 2015. We have a very dedicated group of performers who practice regularly and we are privileged to have musicians & tutors of the calibre of James Allman & Mary O’Sullivan, ably assisted by Marie, Denise, Mary and others who give of their time so often.
Quiz
There will be a Family Quiz in Quanes Bar at 7.15pm on Friday, March 4. All questions will be easy. Common sense and general knowledge type answers are all that’s required! No gimmicks, just good fun. 20 euros per table of 4 or 5. Fantastic prizes to be won. All are welcome.
Congratulations
Congratulations to club president, Christy Murphy who received a life time achievement award for his services to the 3rd world charity, Concern. The club will also like to congratulate our Chairman, Terry Boyle and his wife, Annette on the birth of their son, Stephen, last week.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Nora O Donnell Blennerville, James Quirke Curraheen, Bridget Murphy Castlegregory and Mary McMahon Ballyard. May they rest in peace.
