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News

Play In Pink For Breast Cancer Research

August 20, 2018 Dermot Crean

THERE was nobody more qualified than Castleisland Members’ Golf Club Lady Captain, Maryann Downes when it came organising a charity golf outing for Breast Cancer Research.

The Brosna native’s qualifications came layered and wrapped in experience. Ms. Downes was there. Ms Downes survived. It’s the backdrop of that interruption to the normal pattern of life that urged her to join forces with men’s captain, Denis O’Sullivan and organise the Play in Pink Charity Golf Classic.

The event will take place at Castleisland Members’ Golf Club on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday 26th.

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A meeting of club members during the week saw the launch of the charity drive. A table full of prizes, already in, spoke volumes of the determination with which the two-day event is being approached.

“We’re organising the Play in Pink Golf Classic as our contribution to help fund ongoing cancer research so that people will have a better chance of life after a diagnosis,” said Maryann.

“We’re putting out an appeal now to all clubs in this and surrounding counties to enter a team in the charity event. Teams of four and of any combination will be welcomed. What we’d really like is for members to invite friends and guests to help make up teams.

“This is all about the charity and raising the funds to help progress research and all proceeds of the day will go to the research fund. We’ll all have a great couple of days golf and the prizes are excellent and almost all with the golfer in mind.”

About the Event: Joint Captains Charity Days. August 25th. and 26th. Team of four at €100 per team. Format: two scores to count on each hole and all scores on 18th.

The Prizes: Two fourballs and two night’s accommodation in New Forest Estate, Tyrellspass,

Co. Westmeath.

Second prize: Two fourballs and two night’s accommodation in New Forest Estate, Tyrellspass,

Co. Westmeath.

Third prize: Fourball on the Cashen Course in Ballybunion.

Fourth prize: Fourball at Charleville Golf Club. Fifth prize: Fourball at Youghall Golf Club.

Raffle for a two-ball in Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.

And there’s an autographed Kerry football signed by all the current team members and ex-manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice – a collector’s item now. This will be raffled among those who play on both days.

Registration on Saturday is from 8am to 3pm and on Sunday from 7am to 3pm. Members can book online through the club’s Facebook page. Visiting players are asked to contact the club for booking details.

For more details, please contact: Maryann Downes on 087 24 58 496 or Castleisland Members’ Golf Club on 066 71 41709. For more on Castleisland Members’ Golf Club you can tap in the link here: www.castleislandgc.com

News

Tributes Paid To Castleisland Man Who Lost His Life In Accident

August 31, 2015 Gavin O'Connor

TRIBUTES have been paid to the Castleisland man who died in a freak accident on the River Shannon in Limerick on Saturday.

Stonemasons, TJ O’Herlihy, from Tullig, Castleisland, and his colleague, Bryan Whelan, from Co Clare, had been working on a cage platform on Thomond Bridge in Limerick City when it fell into the River Shannon on Saturday afternoon.

A cable that was holding both men over the river snapped plunging the platform into water. Both men had been wearing life jackets that were attached to the cage.

It is reported that both men were unable to disconnect their life jackets from the cage. One man did manage to free himself however, he was rescued from the river.

Local publican and Fine Gael Cllr, Bobby O’Connell, paid tribute to the Castleisland man.

“TJ was prayed for at mass this morning. Everyone knows at this stage but last night we didn’t know it was one of our own. It’s horrific,” said Cllr O’Connell speaking on RTE news yesterday.

“We all saw it on the television last night not knowing a member of our own community was involved. It’s gone from sad to horrific here in Castleisland.”

The following is the funeral arrangements: Reposing at Tangney’s Funeral Home, Castleisland on Thursday evening (Sept 3rd) from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to Castleisland Parish Church. Requiem Mass on Friday (Sept 4th) at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilbanivane Cemetery, Castleisland. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Cerebral Palsy Ireland c/o Tangney’s Funeral Home. House private please.

GAA, Sport

Kerins O’Rahilly’s Aiming For U21 County Title This Evening

August 11, 2015 Gavin O'Connor

Gavin O’Connor looks ahead to this evening’s Acorn Life Kerry U21 County Championship, Kerins O’Rahilly’s v East Kerry, Castleisland, 6.30pm…

KERINS O’RAHILLY’S will attempt to win their first U21 County Championship in the club’s long and storied history.

The competition is notoriously difficult to win for club sides and it’s no different this evening in Castleisland when they face a fancied East Kerry side, that features a number of Kerry U21 players including Legion’s Conor Keane and the pick of seven clubs in the district.

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Kerins O'Rahilly's, Jack Savage, saw a lot of the ball against, John Mitchels, in the U21 County Championship semi-final. Photo by Gavin O'Connor. — Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Jack Savage, saw a lot of the ball against, John Mitchels, in the U21 County Championship semi-final. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

But Strand Road are not without their inter-county men either – they can draw upon one of last year’s Kerry minor All-Ireland winners Cormac Coffey and one of the brightest young talents in the county, Jack Savage.

The buzz has been gradually building around Strand Road since they easily dispatched of John Mitchels in the semi-final by 13 points. The blue army is expected to travel in numbers for this final which could rank as one of the great achievements for the club.

The road to the final has been an impressive one, getting off to as good a start as you can imagine with a first round away victory against Dr Crokes by 2-12 to 1-8.

Then followed wins against Kilcummin/Rathmore – never an easy opponent – and that emphatic Tralee derby victory over Mitchels.

East Kerry’s path to the final has been very impressive. First they negotiated past fellow divisional unit South Kerry, followed by two hammerings against An Ghaeltacht and Kenmare District.

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Kerins O'Rahilly's, Gavin O'Brien, wins a ball in midfield. Photo by Gavin O'Connor. — Kerins O’Rahilly’s Gavin O’Brien wins a ball in midfield against John Mitchels. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

So far, O’Rahilly’s have shown their strength around midfield with Diarmuid O’Sullivan, Cian Sayers and Gavin O’Brien setting up Jack Savage to dictate play and supply the inside forwards with ball and nab a few scores for himself also. Manager, Ray Walsh, can also report a clean bill of health for the panel.

There’s no doubt about it, O’Rahilly’s, will be going into this match as underdogs. East Kerry, with their enormous pick makes the game seven clubs against one club. But in a one-off game anything is possible. Ray Walsh and his charges will fear nothing and with the reward so great, it would mean a whole lot more for a club side.

Entertainment, News

VIDEO: Castleisland Woman Finds Her Doppelganger After Social Experiment

April 15, 2015 Dermot Crean

A CASTLEISLAND woman who is taking part in an experiment to find a person who resembles them may have found her doppelgänger.

Twenty-year-old Niamh Geaney and her two friends, Terence Manzanga and Harry English from Dublin City University are taking part in an experiment called Twin Stranger where they made a bet to see who could find their closest doppelganger in just 28 days.

In March, they put out a call to the public to submit photos of anyone who looked like them and after two weeks Niamh found a woman called Karen who, judging by the video (below), fits the bill.

It’s pretty amazing.

GAA CLUBS

John Mitchels Club News 29/09/14

September 30, 2014 Gavin O'Connor

JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX

Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall and All Weather pitch. The Complex is also open for children’s parties. Further information contact the Club reception on 066 7197070.
SENIOR MEN

John Mitchels 1-10
Gneevegullla 0-13

We were away to Gneeveguilla last Sunday and came away with a draw to leave us on 9 points and one game to play. We are at home to Laune Rangers in the final round Date T.B.C.

SENIOR LADIES

Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm.

Junior B County Championship

We play against Finuge/St. Senans in the County Junior B Championship Final; this will take place on the weekend of the 11th/12th October, details will be given at training.

County League

We are away to Dr. Crokes on Saturday next in the final of the county league, time to be confirmed.

North Kerry League

We play against Finuge/St. Senans in North Kerry league final, Date T.B.C.

UNDER 12 BOYS

Training is on every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.45pm. For more information phone Brendan Dillane on 086 1742604.

U-12 LADIES

Training continues on Wednesday evenings in Camp Ballyseedy from 6pm – 7pm.

UNDER 10 BOYS

On Saturday 27th The John Mitchels Under 10s boys team travelled to Ballyamc grounds to compete in the Castleisland District Blitz. On a day of brilliant sunshine the Mitchels U10s boys did the club proud, displaying skill, courage, determination and top class score taking.

Our first game against Knock/Brosna was a very tight game with our backs holding their opposition to just one score. The next game saw us pitted against Scartaglen. We played fantastic football with our mid-field totally dominant throughout. We ran out convincing winners setting us up for our final group game against Cordal.

The heat was getting to our players but our strong panel came to the fore with every member giving their best when called on. Once again we proved too strong for the opposition in our third game. This set us up for our final with Castleisland Desmonds. It took us a little time to settle but we never panicked.

Our forwards gave a great display of score taking. The whole panel contributed and we ran out worthy champions by 6 points. Well done to all involved and thanks to all the parents who gave great support on the day. Special thanks to the 4 under 8s who played with us on the day.

Panel on the day: Conor Kerins (Captain), Andrew Kerins, Jessie Duggan, Rory Clifford, Cian Jones, Adam Bolla, Sean Corkery, Ciaran White, Brian O’ Donnell, Jack Flaherty, Darragh O’ Callaghan, Ciaran Foran, Darragh Cournane, Cian O Se, Darragh Murphy, Catahal Murphy, Paddy McMahon.
Training continues on Thursday evening at 7pm.

UNDER 8 AND U-10 GIRLS

Training continues on Sunday morning at 10.30am

U 8 BOYS

We returned to training on Sunday and it was a good session. Luke, Reece, Ted, and Mark trained well and showed improvement. A good session was also had by Paddy, Darragh, Cian and Connor. There may be a game next week so read the text and be on time. Well done to all those who trained and your skills are definitely improving.

Training continues on Thursday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning from 10.30.

UNDER 6

Training continues on Sunday next from 10.30am to 12.00.

UNDER 6, U-8 & U-10 BOYS

The teams play challenge matches against Ballydonoghue on Sunday next, all players are to meet at 10.30am.

BINGO
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday and Friday and Sunday nights. Any member who wishes to volunteer can do so by giving their details to any club officer.

LOTTO

23/9/2014

No winner
Numbers 8-9-15-19
€100 Connnie Donovan c/o Sportsfield Bar.
€25 Pat Brosnan c/o Patrons.
€25 Bertie Flynn c/o Bertie.
€25 Francis Galvin c/o Paddy.
€25 Mary O’Mahony c/o Brendan.
€25 Denis O’Connor c/o Bertie.
Next draw 30/9/2014
Jackpot 5,700-00

CLUB BAR

Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 71 26300.

SYMPATHY

To the Family of Jerry Mulligan Hawley Park Tralee.
To the Family of Marie O’Connell (nee Bailey) Leeside Oakpark Tralee.
To the Family of Ann McNerney (nee O’Sullivan) Marian Park & formerly St. Johns Park Tralee.
To the Family of James Moriarty Killeen Oakpark 7 fenit Tralee.
To the Family of Joan Hanafin (nee Carey) St. Brendans Park Tralee.
To the Family of Kathleen Ashe Marian Park Tralee.
To the Family of Frances Reynolds (nee Larkin) late of Racecourse Road & Halifix Nova Scotia.

GAA CLUBS

Ballymacelligott GAA Club News 29/09/14

September 29, 2014 Gavin O'Connor

LOTTO

The Lotto was held in the Halfway Bar on Monday 22nd September 2014. The jackpot amount was €3,400. Numbers drawn were 3,4.21,23. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Grace Comerford c/o Pat McDonnell
2. Eoghan Nelligan, Brickfield, Ballymac (online)
3. Pat Griffin, Glounbane, Gortatlea
4. Kevin O Shea, Kielduff (online)
5. Mick O Connell, c/o Tony Marshall
Sellers prize : Pat McDonnell. The jackpot now stands at €3,500 and can be played at http://www.ballymacgaa.com

SENIOR TEAM

Ballymac seniors traveled to Templenoe last Saturday to take on the home side in the penultimate round of the county league.Templenoe were top of Division 3 and a win would promote them as champions. The home side were first to settle and had three points on the board in the first five minutes. Ballymac opened their scoring in the 8th minute with a point from a free from Padraig McCarthy. This was followed with a point from play by Cian Counihan. The home side responded with a point from play by Denis O Neill. Padraig McCarthy added three more points from frees for the visitors. Shane Cremin and Daniel O Shea exchanged points before half time leaving the score at half time — Templenoe 0.5 to Ballymac 0.6

The home side started the second half like they finished the first. Four points within the first 5 minutes from Cian Hallisey , Sean Sheehan , Cillian Spillane and Brian Crowley pushed Templenoe 3 points clear. Their lead was further extended with two points from frees by Cillian Spillane and Brian Crowley. Daniel O Shea scored Ballymac’s only score in the second half with 15 minutes to go. The home side went on to score three more points before the final whistle to leave the final score Templenoe 0.14 to Ballymac 0.7.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT TEAM : Padraig Laide. Denis Leen , T.J. Casey , Brendan O Donnell , Cian Counihan , Con Reynolds , Matthew Galvin , Kevin O Shea , Aiden Breen , Michael Leen , Dermot Leen , Padraig McCarthy , Luke Sweeney , Mossy Shanahan , Daniel O Shea, Subs Used: Alan Bonn , Chris Leen , Michael Herlihy.

Ballymac’s final game in the Co. League is a home fixture versus Brosna. There is no date confirmed yet for this fixture.

COISTE TRA LI CHAMPIONSHIP
Ballymac have been drawn to play Austin Stacks in the semi final of the Coiste Tra Li Senior Championship. No date has been confirmed for this game.

COISTE NA NOG
FAOI 14: We play John Mitchels in the Castleisland district u14 final in Currow next Sunday 5th October at 3-30. All support welcome and greatly appreciated by the boys.

BALLYMAC 5-14 AUSTIN STACKS B 2-8

Stacks B were our opponents in the semi final of the Coiste Tra-li league at Connolly Park. We got off to a good start James McDonnell finding the net having taken a pass from Cillian Gallagher. Barry Lyons added three more points and a fine point by Cillian. Stacks were busy too scoring three points while our passing game was causing us problems Dara Keane squeezed through for a goal but stacks replied with three more points. James got our final two points of the half while stacks goaled with a minute to go to leave the half time score 2-6 to 1-6 in our favour.

A long range point by Tadhg Brick and two points by Daire Keane gave us a six point lead. Brian Lonergan was called onto make a fine save but minutes later stacks somehow got through for a goal and another point. Subs Dara Chawke and Darragh Broderick were making their presence felt and Liam O’Brien ,Cathal Dunne, Dara Leen and Josh were tying up the stacks forwards. A point each by Dara Chawke and Daire Keane was followed by a few missed gaoling chances.

The goals eventually arrived from Daire Keane and James McDonnell who had his best game of the season. When Barry goaled again from Dara Chawke’s pass there was no way back for Stacks. Points from Dara Chawke, Daire Keane and Ciaran Nolan finished our scoring. We now play John Mitchels in the final of this competition at a later date.

UNDER 10 CASTLESLAND DISTRICT BLITZ

Ballymac hosted the Annual Castleisland District Blitz on Saturday morning last. We entered two teams, our U9’s were unlucky not to win one of their first two games against Currow and Cordal loosing both by a couple of points. In their final group game the eventual winners Knocknagoshel proved too strong for us. Players to shine were Evan Boyle, Jack O Connor, Tommy Palmer and Diarmuid Galvin.

Our U10’s qualified for the final with victories over Desmonds, Scartaglin and Currow. In the final they had an epic tussle with a well drilled Knocknagoshel side, with never more than a kick of a ball between the teams. At the final whistle it was the Knock team who were celebrating following their two point victory. Mossie Brennan, Donal Daly, James Kenny and Eoin Creedon were amongst those who excelled on the day for us.

SIOBHAN COTTER BLITZ

The Annual Siobhan Cotter Blitz hosted by Churchill GAA Club is due to be held on Sunday October 12th. Our U8’s and 10’s boys will be travelling to this annual event hoping to retain the Siobhan Cotter trophy which they won last year.

MILE BUIOCHAS

Sincere Thanks to all the coaches and parents who helped put on our bus trip to Croke Park for the All – Ireland final. A great day was had by all.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Kerry Teams (Minor and Seniors) on their victories in Croke Park on All Ireland Day.

Many thanks to the Ballymac Club members who helped with the stewarding of the home coming on the Monday evening.

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