Lotto
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €10,800. The numbers drawn were 09, 11, 19 & 22. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Roisin Sugrue c/o Tony Casey; John Bowler, Blennerville; Larry Byrne, Caherslee; Tom Stack c/o Paddy Sullivan & Nancy McCarthy, Derrymore West.
This week’s jackpot will be €10,900 and the draw will take place this Sunday night June 8th at 10pm in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets available from usual outlets or any committee member. If you’re not in, you cannot win!
Dingle Way Challenge 2014
Last Sunday saw the main fundraising event of the year take place; The 2014 Dingle Way Challenge.
This year’s route incorporated the northern section of the Dingle Peninsula with the walk beginning at the foot of Mount Brandon in Cloghane.
The trail went along Fermoyle Beach to the Maharees; around the Maharees peninsula to Camp and then back to Blennerville along the Dingle Way mountain path. 278 walkers gathered at the clubhouse at the early hour of 5am for registration.
After a quick cup of tea and briefing from the DWC organising committee, everyone jumped on board the buses and off to Cloghane for the start point. The walk commenced as planned at 5:45am and the majority of participants were on Fermoyle Beach by 6:45am.
It was a lovely stage with the rain holding off and a strong south westerly at the backs of the walkers. In the mean-time, preparations were well under way in Spillane’s Bar in the Maharees as the ladies from Derryquay ICA were busy preparing hot breakfast rolls, cereals, yoghurts and much more under the stewardship of Kieran O’Shea.
The first walkers arrived at Spillane’s at 8:15am and a steady flow of walkers followed thereafter. After breakfast, another 15 or so walkers joined the group as the group set off around by Kilshannig and around the peninsula back in to Castlegregory.
Turning right in the Village, walkers strolled along the Caher road where they again came on to the beach and walked as far as Camp. The second stop was in Camp Community Centre where there was rolls, sandwiches, teas and coffees and a seemingly endless amount of confectionary for the team of walkers.
Unfortunately, as the group headed off on the last stage, a dark cloud came over the Sliabh Mish mountains with some light showers making conditions unfavourable for walkers.
However, to their credit, they persevered and were greeted at the finishing line by the organising committee with a DWC 2014 medal, a nice cool bottle of Tom Crean’s beer, more food and a hot shower! Members & Players of the Juvenile section of the club joined the walk at Curraheen and they were one of the first groups to arrive back.
However, the first person home was local man Gerry Hanafin at 3:05pm. After a long day’s walking, participants were then invited to Skelper Quane’s bar for a BBQ, music and a chance to mingle with other walkers and members from the club & community.
The event was an outstanding success with all sections of the club contributing to the cause. On behalf of the club, we would like to thank all businesses to contributed to the event by providing facilities & services, supplying food, drinks and making donations. We would also like to thank the Derryquay ICA for assisting with the catering.
Thanks also to our own club members and from the wider community who supported the event by participating and raising money through the sponsorship cards. Huge credit goes to Derek O’Sullivan & his organising committee for having it planned to the most minute of detail.
Finally, a big thank you to all the walkers who participated. It is your support that makes this event the success that it is. Discussions and suggestions about possible routes for 2015 have begun in earnest and we are looking forward to it immensely!
Juvenile Academy
We had no Juvenile Academy last Sunday due to the Dingle Way Challenge taking place. The Summer Internal Football leagues will commence this Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. If there is anyone willing to help out the academy coaches on these night, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Eoin Sayers 087-6230599 or Seamus Murphy 087-9249531 if you are in a position to help out.
Under 12’s & U14’s
Our u12’s and u14’s are holding an internal blitz beginning next Wednesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30. The 4 teams, Munster, Leinster, Connaught & Ulster, will commence their league which will continue for the next four Wednesdays. Hope to see all our players attending.
Juniors
Our Junior team had another convincing win over a weakened St Senan’s team last Friday evening in Blennerville. They are now two wins out of two in the league. The scheduled game away to Churchill this Friday night will most likely be re-fixed for next week. Keep an eye on the club Facebook page for further details.
St Brendan’s Seniors
St Brendan’s have been drawn away to Currow in round 2 of the County Championship. It is fixed for Saturday June 28th at 7pm in Currow.
Cúl Camps
The Kellogg’s GAA Football Camp will take place in Blennerville from July 28th to August 1st . The camp is for boys & girls aged 6 to 13. We would hope to increase on the huge numbers that we had last year. Each child will be given free sports gear. GAA players will teach the skills of Gaelic Football in a safe and fun filled environment from Monday to Friday 10am to 2.30pm.
Sympathy
The club would also like to extend its sympathy to the families & relatives of Sheila O’Flaherty, Racecourse Road; Peter Daly, Camp; Catherine Smyth, Greenlawn & Tommy Brosnan, Spa. May They Rest In Peace.
