ANOTHER fantastic evening was had by Kerry’s most faithful GAA fans at the 2024 Kerry GAA Supporters social held at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa on Sunday night.
Guest speakers included Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of the Kerry County GAA Board, who shared his vision for the future of GAA in Kerry.
Colm Cooper was presented with a special appreciation award from Donal O’Leary Chairman Kerry Supporters Club at the the night .
AFTER the social whirlwind that is December, dreary January is here and many will choose to go into hibernation for the month.
However, GAA fans have a lot to look forward to with the Kerry footballers and hurlers back in McGrath Cup and Munster League action in the coming weeks.
That means the Kerry GAA Supporters Club will have a lot to look forward to, not least their annual social which returns for the first time since their 30th anniversary bash in 2020. The social will be held in the Ballygarry Estate hotel on Saturday, January 21.
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Tickets costing €50 can be purchased from any committee member and invitees include David Clifford, Sean O’Shea, Joe O’Connor, Jack O’Connor and, of course, Sam Maguire. To enquire about tickets go to their Facebook page to message them by clicking here.
Music is by Ui Bhriain and a great night is guaranteed. Meanwhile, the club will have a bus for the league opener in Donegal on January 29th.
It’s an overnight trip costing €130 per person with a limited single supplement available at €150. This includes coach, hotel B&B and evening meal. The club will collect the money for this trip on Monday, January 16 at 8pm in Ballygarry and The Listowel Arms.
.Rosarii and Pat Spillane with Tim Moynihan at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
LEGENDS of Kerry football were feted at the 30th annual Kerry Supporters Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night, which was attended by over 250 guests.
The five Kerry players — Ger Power, Pat Spillane, Ogie Moran, Mikey Sheehy and the late Páidí Ó Sé — who each hold eight All-Ireland SFC medals, were celebrated.
Páidí was represented by his son Padraig Óg Ó Sé, but unfortunately Ogie Moran was unable to attend. The evening began at 7pm with a drinks reception in the Pavilion on arrival, followed by a fabulous menu and music from Neily O’Connor.
MC Tim Moynihan, from Radio Kerry’s ‘Terrace Talk’, hosted a live “on the couch” interview with Mikey, Ger, Pat, Mick O’Dwyer’s son John and Pádraig Óg, where many a story of the glory years was told.
The achievements of the Kerry Camogie team this year were also recognised with team manager Ian Brick and captain Niamh Leen bringing the silverware.
A great night of entertainment then, with many present looking forward to the start of the National Football League next week with a trip to Dublin. Scroll down for photos…
Jackie Cox, Michelle Kelliher, Anne Looney and Marian Lyons at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mikey Sheehy, Ger Power and Pat Spillane at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanBrendan McCarthy, Jerry Crean and Johnny King at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Brendan and Peggy O’Halloran at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAdam O’Sullivan and Aisling Sheehan at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jimmy Shanahan, Mai Shanahan and Geraldine King at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTim and Rosemary Broderick at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Joan and Dermot Crowley at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin and Mary Leane with Kerry Camogie captain Niamh Leen, Robert Collins and Tríona Brassil at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Margaret O’Driscoll and Jimmy Lenihan at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPat Joe and Mary McQuinn at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Stackpoole and Marian McAuliffe at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDonnacha, Maria and Jeremiah Daly at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eleanor Kelliher, Ger Power and Breda McNamara at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.The Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
A KERRY legend was honoured last night at a special night for GAA fans in the Ballygarry House Hotel.
The Kerry GAA Supporters Club’s 28th annual social saw over 130 of the Kingdom faithful gather for a night of great entertainment.
Kerry senior players Paul Geaney, David Clifford and Killian Spillane attended for a while before they had to leave because of Sunday’s game against Donegal.
The special guest on the night was eight-time All-Ireland senior medal holder, Denis ‘Ogie’ Moran, who received a special presentation for his achievements.
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Also receiving presentations were Kerry Minor Football Manager Peter Keane, minor captain David Clifford, Junior Football All Ireland winning manager Jimmy Keane and team captain Killian Spillane, Under 21 B Hurling manager Ian Brick and team captain Darragh Shanahan and 2017 All Star Paul Geaney.
Guests enjoyed a four course meal while music came by Neily O’Connor. The diehard fans from all over the county had a great time discussing Kerry’s chances for the year ahead no doubt looked forward to many months of travelling to the games. Hopefully we’ll see some silverware along the way. Scroll down for photos…
David Clifford, Christy Killeen, Jimmy Keane and Cillian Spillane at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..May Shanahan and Jimmy Shanahan at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Donal O’Leary and Christy Killeen at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Cillian Spillane, Ogie Moran, and David Clifford at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Kay O’Leary and Joe Harrington at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Marian McAuliffe, Noreen Lynch and Elaine O’Connor at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Triona Brassil, Kerry McCarthy, and Christina Casey at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Mary Leane and Grainne Howard at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Elaine O’Connor and David Clifford at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Ann Quane and John Quane at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social on Saturday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
WITH the line-up of special guests due to attend, the Kerry GAA Supporters Club’s 28th annual social is sure to be another great night out for the Kingdom faithful.
It will take place on Saturday, January 27, in Ballygarry House Hotel at 7.30pm. The special guests on the night are Denis ‘Ogie’ Moran, Kerry Minor Football Manager Peter Keane, minor captain David Clifford, Junior Football All Ireland winning manager Jimmy Keane and team captain Killian Spillane, Under 21 B Hurling manager Ian Brick and team captain Darragh Shanahan and 2017 All Star Paul Geaney.
Music is by Neily O’Connor and tickets priced at €35 are on sale from club officers and committee members.
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Meanwhile, Kerry’s first away game in 2018 is against Mayo in Castlebar on February 3. The supporters will again be on the road for this day trip.
The first overnight weekend away is Saturday February 10th to Monaghan v Kerry. This match is played in Pairc Grattan, Inniskeen on Sunday February 11th.
Bookings and full payment for this trip can only be made on Monday, January 29 at 8.30p.m in Listowel Arms Hotel and in Ballygarry House Hotel.
For further information contact Donie O’Leary, John King or Martin Leane.
.Presentations were made to the O’Se brothers at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. From left; Donal O’Leary, President KSC, Marc Ó Sé, Tim Murphy Chairman KCC, Tómas Ó Sé, and Padraig Ó Sé, accepting the trophy on behalf of his uncle Darragh Ó Sé. Photo: John Cleary.
THE Kerry Supporters Club held their 27th annual social in Ballygarry Hotel last Saturday night.
A crowd of over 200 gathered on the night to celebrate the dedicated and talented football and hurling players of 2016.
The special guests of the night were the Ó Sé brothers, Tómas and Marc, with Padraig Óg Ó Sé, son of the late Páidí Ó Sé, present on behalf of Darragh Ó Sé.
The Ó Sé’s got a fantastic reception from the devoted GAA supporters present on the night, with some getting photographs and autographs from the heroes.
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Shane Conway, from Lixnaw, won an award for the Kerry Minor B Final in hurling, along with the team manager, John Hennessy, from Ballyduff.
Captain Sean O’Sé earned an award for the All-Ireland Kerry Minor Footballer. Yvonne O’Sullivan accepted the award on Sean’s behalf as he was unable to make it. Paul Geaney won an award for his All-Star performances in the senior team, accepted on his behalf by Marc Ó Sé.
Team manager Peter Keane and Minor Selector Jim Foley were both present on the night.
Tim Murphy, Chairman of Kerry County Board was present, along with John O’Leary of the Kerry County Board. Paul O’Donoghue, from St Mary’s in Cahersiveen, was unable to make it on the night as was the team manager, Stephen Wallace.
The supporters showed off their impressive footwork to the music provided by Neilie O’Connor, and a sing-song was enjoyed until the early hours of the morning, said Supporters Club’s PRO, Martin Leane. Scroll down for photos…
Pictured at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Left; Joan Harty, Kilmoyley, Cathal Nugent, Tralee, Catherine Diggins,Tralee, and Martin Leane, Lyrecrompane. Photo: John Cleary.Taken at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. From left Jim and Mary O’Shea, Blennerville, Mike and Noreen Crean, Lohercannon. Photo; John Cleary.Cora and Michael O’Brien pictured at the Kerry Supporters Club social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo: John Cleary.Denise and Patrick Boyle pictured at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo: John Cleary.
