St Pats
Lotto
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 08, 15, 21 & 23. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Sheila Murphy Ballymac, Ned Flynn c/o Betty’s Bar, Fionn Carr Rosscahill Galway, Denis O’Sullivan Annagh and C. Regan Keel. Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2,100 and the draw will take place this Monday night, August 29th in Skelper Quane’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any Club officer
Academy
Our Juvenile Academy resumed after four weeks break and despite the inclement weather, we had a good turnout. All the players present gave it their all during the training session. Due to Kerry’s involvement in the All Ireland Semi-final this Sunday, our Academy will take place this Thursday evening at 6pm. We hope to see you all there.
U16’s
St Pats 3-11 Keel/Listry 2-11
St Pats advanced to the final of the County League last Wednesday evening in a thrilling and hard won semi-final. Having previously beaten the same opposition the week previously to gain home advantage, St Pats started in whirlwind fashion, dominating the pitch.
Our central midfield pairing of Patrick Dowling and Shane Jordan controlled the action while Luke O’Carroll and Adam Boyle worked extremely hard leaving the Keel/Listry defence chasing shadows.
Our defence was also on top and kept scoring opportunities to a minimum, with Cathal Fitzgibbon and Ali Gardezi both playing very well. St Pats forwards were much more dangerous throughout, with Tristan Raymond impressing. A tight second half ensured that hardly a fingernail was left on the sidelines, the tension only easing on the full time whistle.
St Pats will play Kilcummin this Wednesday evening, the 24th in Ballymac with extra-time playable. Throw-in is at 6.45pm. A big turnout of supporters is needed to cheer our boys hopefully over the line.
Senior B Team
St Pats 4-5 Ballydonoghue 2-10.
We qualified for the McElligott Cup Semi Final by virtue of our victory over Ballydonoghue in Coolard on Friday night last.
After what would have to be described as a lack lustre performance by us in the opening 30 minutes, where we trailed 1-3 to 2-6, we seemed to up a few gears in the 2nd period and ran out winners by the narrowest of margins at the end.
Team::
Aidan O Halloran, Paul O Sullivan, Andy Byrne, Anthony Craig, Killian O Riordan, Conor Moore, Eric Teahan, Jack Quilter [0-1], Geoffrey Foley [0-1], George Carnegie [0-1], Joe Costello, Cian Ronan [1-0], Sean Hayes [0-1], James Costello [1-1] & Brendain Savage [2-0].
Sub: Eoin Sayers
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Kieran Dwyer and the Kerry Minors and the Kerry Seniors in their semi final matches against Kildare and Dublin respectively this Sunday in Croke Park.
Birthday Wishes
Best wishes to former St Pats player and trainer, Derek O’sullivan and Gavin Collins who both celebrated significant birthdays recently.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our U16 player, Cathal Fitzgibbon on coming 4th in the 1500m final in the National Community Games in Athlone and to David Walsh, who came 3rd in the U8 80m final.
Na Gaeil Annual Cycle
Na Gaeil Annual Fundraising Cycle takes place on Saturday August 27th. Starting time is 9.30am from the clubhouse in Killeen. There is an 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale and Listowel and a 40km route via Castleisland. Registration fee is €20 for adults and €10 for under 18’s. All are welcome to take part in what should be a great day’s fun and exercise.
Pieta House
Pieta House provides one to one counselling, free of charge, for people who have thoughts of suicide, have attempted suicide & people who engage in self harm. Please contact 066 7163660. Pieta House, 28 Moyderwell, Tralee.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Philomena Murphy formerly of Derrymore West and Springfield Massachusetts USA, Anne Moriarty The Kerries, John Michael (Jackie) Kelly Lohercannon and Michael O’Shea Camp.
