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PHOTOS: Record Participation In Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz

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Churchill girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

TEAMS from all over county were in Na Gaeil GAA club  for the 14th Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz.

The tournament saw the Under 10 teams play against each other with only a few showers threatening to spoil the fun.

Clubs taking part were Abbeydorney, Na Gaeil, Austin Stacks, Kerins O’Rahillys, Duagh, Churchill, Scartaglin, Corca Dhuibhne, Dingle, Moyvane, Annascaul, Castleisland Desmonds, Finuge/St Senans and Ballymac.

“There were 17 teams taking part from Daingean Uí Chuis to Duagh with around 200 girls taking part, a record participation for the event. We’re absolutely delighted and blessed with the weather so far,” said one of the organisers, Liz Twomey. Donations on the day were made to the Tralee Branch of the Irish Red Cross. Scroll down for photos…

Kerins O’Rahillys girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Scartaglin girls with Siobhan Costello and Myra Hughes at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Duagh girls with Bridget Long and Patricia Dowling at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Na Gaeil girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Moyvane girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Corca Dhuibhne girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Abbeydorney girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Annascaul girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ballymacelligott girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Austin Stacks girls at the Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Young Girls Enjoy Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz

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The Under 11 Annascaul team. Photo by Dermot Crean

TEN clubs were represented at the 12th annual Carmel O’Connor Memorial Blitz on Saturday in Na Gaeil GAA grounds.

There were 12 Under 11 teams from Na Gaeil, Austin Stacks, Kerins O’Rahillys, Ballymac (2), Abbeydorney (2), Scartaglin, Duagh, Listowel Emmets, Castleisland Desmonds and Annascaul clubs and they enjoyed a number of games throughout the morning and early afternoon.

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“It’s been a great success again and Carmel provided us with lovely weather. Members of her family are also here today. Thanks to the Red Cross and members of the Community Policing Unit for their help,” said one of the organisers, Liz Twomey.

Community Garda Aidan O’Mahony presented medals to all participants while donations were made to the Red Cross. Scroll down for photos… 

The Under 11 Na Gaeil team with Deirdre Lynch, Damien Casey and Susan Fernane. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Kerins O’Rahillys Under 11 team with Rory Molloy and Danny Leane. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Under 11 Austin Stacks team with Sergeant Eileen O’Sullivan, Anthony Moriarty, Garda Aidan O’Mahony and Siobhan Quigley. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Under 11 Ballymac team. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Under 11 Duagh team with Craig Murphy and Red Fred of the Red Cross and Liz Twomey. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Under 11 Scartaglin team with Elaine O’Donoghue and Anna Kerin. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Under 11 Castleisland Desmonds team with Gerard Horan and Denis Kerin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Abbeydorney Under 11 team. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Listowel Emmets Under 11 team with Graham Shine and Billy McElligott. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: Garda Remembered At Girls’ Football Blitz

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Caroline Fitzgerald with her daughter Shannon (right) and Katie Casey at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

GIRLS teams from eleven clubs around the county headed for Na Gaeil GAA club on Saturday to remember a Garda who lost her life over 10 years ago.

The Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda blitz saw teams from Na Gaeil, Duagh, Annascaul, Finuge/St Senan’s, Austin Stacks, Listowel Emmets, Castleisland Desmonds, Dingle, Abbeydorney, Scaraglin and Kerins O’Rahillys play games in good spirits.

Kerry star, Garda Aidan O’Mahony, was also there to pose for photos and give medals to the girls.

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“It’s an initiative to get young girls out playing,” said one of the organisers, Garda Liz Twomey, who also remembered her late colleague. “Carmel was a member of an Garda Siochana who lost her life after a battle against illness so it’s a way of remembering her,” said Liz.

The weather held off, for the most part and the kids had great fun in the tournament. Scroll down for photos…

Garda Aidan O'Mahony with the Abbeydorney teams at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Garda Aidan O’Mahony with the Abbeydorney teams at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Annascaul girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Annascaul girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Coaches Pat Reidy and Deborah Mangan with Austin Stacks girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Coaches Pat Reidy and Deborah Mangan with Austin Stacks girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Castleisland Desmond girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Castleisland Desmond girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dingle GAA girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dingle GAA girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Duagh girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Duagh girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cliff Dillon and Dan Walsh with Kerins O'Rahillys girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cliff Dillon and Dan Walsh with Kerins O’Rahillys girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marian Sayers and Siobhan Quigley with Austin Stacks girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marian Sayers and Siobhan Quigley with Austin Stacks girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sergeant Eileen O'Sullivan, Garda Aidan O'Mahony and 'Red Fred' of the Red Cross with Finuge/St Senans girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sergeant Eileen O’Sullivan, Garda Aidan O’Mahony and ‘Red Fred’ of the Red Cross with Finuge/St Senans girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Listowel Emmets girls with coach Billy McElligott and Garda Aidan O'Mahony at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Listowel Emmets girls with coach Billy McElligott and Garda Aidan O’Mahony at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lloyd Fitzpatrick, Garda Aidan O'Mahony, Deirdre Lynch and Damien Casey with Na Gaeil teams Cliff Dillon and Dan Walsh with Kerins O'Rahillys girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lloyd Fitzpatrick, Garda Aidan O’Mahony, Deirdre Lynch and Damien Casey with Na Gaeil teams Cliff Dillon and Dan Walsh with Kerins O’Rahillys girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Scartaglin girls Cliff Dillon and Dan Walsh with Kerins O'Rahillys girls at the Carmel O'Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Scartaglin girls Cliff Dillon and Dan Walsh with Kerins O’Rahillys girls at the Carmel O’Connor Under 10 Garda Blitz at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean