Lotto
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 13 & 27. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Mike Sugrue Tonevane, John Kerins Curragraigue, Enzo c/o O’Shea’s Texaco, Maura Healy c/o The Rock Inn and Pat Roche c/o Mono Ryle.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €3,600 and the draw will take place this Sunday night Feb 5th in O’Dwyer’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any Club officer.
Lotto Anniversary
St Pats Gaa Weekly Lotto was 20 years Old on Thursday 26th of January and was started 20 years ago by then Chairman Mike Crean, Secretary Jim Moriarty and Treasurers Paul Byrne & Jimmy Savage and has served the club well. The first lotto draw was made on Sunday January 26th 1997.
To celebrate this occasion, St Pats will enter all lotto players who play the club lotto either weekly, monthly or yearly from last Monday 23rd of January until the 5th of June into a special draw for 2 All Ireland Football tickets plus 2 night’s accommodation on the Saturday and Sunday night of the All Ireland weekend. Naomh Padraig Abu
Juvenile Academy
Thanks to all club coaches who have made a terrific start to 2017 for our club. Our young stars are having great fun in these skilled based sessions.
U6: Well done to Thomas Higgins, Róisín Moran, Matthew Murphy and Oscar Curran who put in a great training session last Sunday morning but a huge well done to Grace Costello who received our player of the week trophy by showing great skill and determination. Keep up the good work.
U8: Another great turnout for the Under 8’s at last Sunday’s Academy session in Presentation Gym. The enthusiasm of everyone is what makes these sessions so enjoyable. It’s great to see the U8’s from last year like Keelin Sinnott, Sam Jones and Nathan Murphy leading by example through their committed effort in all of the drills.
It is important to try and practice some of the ball handling skills between the Sunday sessions so we would encourage all the under 8’s to practice on two days during the week for 15 minutes each day.
Congratulations to Sean Berry on winning the Player of the Week trophy last Sunday, he put in a great effort during the session… so well done to Sean.
U10: 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 their skills at training with Grainne Breen, Darragh Murphy, Michael Enright and Kayla O’Connor giving it their all during the session. Congratulations to Garry Scollard for winning the player of the week award. It is important that ye all keep practicing yer skills at home during the week. We hope to see ye all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.
U12: Our boys and girls will be back training for the new season this Sunday, the 5th of February at 11.30am in our astro field. Welcome back to all the older players from last year as well as the u10 players moving up the ranks. Players are asked to bring along with them their gum-shields, which is a necessity. New members are also encouraged to come and give it a try.
Seniors
Our seniors have been training for the 2017 season for a number of weeks every Tuesday and Friday night at 7.30pm. This year, the team is under the watchful eye of manager, Tim Moynihan. He will ably be assisted by selectors Joe Costello, Jimmy Mulligan & Dave Curtin who is also the physical trainer. We wish them the best of luck for the year ahead.
The senior’s first game is scheduled for Sunday, the 12th of February at home to Ballymac at 2pm in the St Brendan’s League. Also, the Round 1 draw for the 2017 Castleisland Mart Club Championships takes place on Tuesday, the 31st of January. We will be competing in the Junior Premier Championship, which consists of 16 teams with the first round a straight knockout. We will have more details in next week’s notes.
Registration
It’s that time of the year when the registration process needs to be processed and completed and membership fees are due. That being said, there will be a registration night in the Community Rooms on Friday 10th February at 7.30 to 8.30pm. Registration forms will be distributed in the coming week and will also be available on the night.
Dingle Way Challenge 2017
Plans for the biggest and best DWC are well underway. The date is set for June 4th (keep that date free and marked in your diaries and calendars). The route will be announced next week and registration will open in mid-February. There are rumours that some people are already in secret training for this most popular event!
Blennerville Community Playschool
Blennerville Community Playschool are hosting an evening of style and fun in Benners Hotel Tralee on Friday 24th of February. The fabulous Joan Cashman of The Colour and Image Academy will be giving tips on wardrobe essentials and colour to suit you. Tickets are 15 euro each and it includes a wine reception. Contact 0863466115 for more info.
Text Alert
Curraheen Community Council will host a TEXT ALERT meeting which will be attended by a member of the Gardai and the Munster Development Officer for Muintir Na Tire. Everybody from Derrymore to Blennerville, Ballydunlea, Clahane, Skehanagh and Caherweesheen are invited to attend. TEXT ALERT has been proven to help tackle and prevent crime nationwide. It will be held on Tuesday, Feb 7th in Derryquay School at 7.30pm.
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to Sarah O’Shea of Kilelton, Camp, Tralee who celebrates a significant birthday next weekend. Thanks to Sall for her support of our lotto.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our West Kerry friends, Lispole on winning the Munster Novice Championship and also to Glenbeigh Glencar, who have qualified for the All Ireland Junior Club Championships Final
Recovery Haven Tralee
Inviting all groups, friends, couples, work colleagues to Valentine’s Night with Difference.
Piano/Drinks Reception 7pm, Four Course Meal, Music, Dancing, Cost E30 per person
Themed Tables, Raffle for hampers per table of 10.
14th February at The Rose Hotel …… all supporting the Free Services at
Recovery Haven Kerry, Cancer Support House.
For tickets from Recovery Haven 066-7192122, Maureen 086-3612912, Eileen 087-9209662
Ardfert Retreat Centre
Ardfert Historical Lecture Series: Agriculture on the Crosbie Estate by Tommy O’Connor, Thurs. 2nd Feb. 8.00pm to 10.00pm.
Keeping Hope Alive: Josephine Fitzgibbon & Mick Joyce, Sat. 4th Feb. 10.00am to 4.00pm.
The Faith Prayed: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesday 8th Feb. 7.00pm to 8.30pm.
Reflection Day with Bishop Brendan Comiskey: Sat. 18th Feb. (open to all) and Sun. 19th Feb. 10.00am-5.00pm (for those in recovery, family & friends).
