Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 5 & 22. The five €30 consolation prizes went to John Cronin Killorglin, Frank King c/o Poff Motors, Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon, David O Callaghan Curragraigue and Richard and Jane Rowan Blennerville.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,100 and the draw will take place this Sunday night Mar 12th in Keane’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 the 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

Dingle Way Challenge 2017

It’s that time of the year again! Yes, The Dingle Way Challenge will take place on Sunday the 4th of June (keep this date free in your diaries). This walk is ideal for groups, teams, friends and solo hikers and you can either opt for The Dingle Way Challenge, a 34km walk which will involve a mixture of grass paths and road walking where walkers will get to experience the famous An Ghaeltacht GAA pitch (there will be a food stop here), the football club of the famous former Kerry footballers, Marc, Tomas and Darragh Ó Sé and culminating in Cloghane or The Ultra Dingle Way Challenge, a 45km walk which starts at Dingle harbour, as the normal route, taking you through a tough 12km mountain route over Mount Brandon and finishing up at Cloghane, where there will be BBQ on arrival.

Buses going back to the clubhouse will be provided where there will be showers available for those who need it. There will also be music in Quanes later that evening. This Challenge gives locals and tourists alike a great opportunity to experience the stunning scenery that West Kerry has to offer in a fun, safe and challenging environment.

This year’s route is slightly shorter than last year but don’t be fooled as the Ultra section more than makes up for it. Registration and launch dates will be finalised in a couple of weeks.

Juvenile Academy

U6: Well done to Rachel Colivet, Dylan Passway, Matthew Murphy and Oscar Curran who put in a great training session last Sunday morning but a huge well done to Bruce McMillan who received our player of the week trophy by showing great skill and determination throughout the session. Keep up the good work.

U8: The wind and rain last Sunday morning wasn’t very inviting to leave the comfort of home so well done to all of the under 8’s for getting to the Academy .

Congratulations to Sam Jones who was awarded the Player of the Week trophy last Sunday. Sam always puts his full energy into these sessions, so keep it up Sam.

Great effort was also put in by Aoife Kennedy, Chloe Passway and Keelin Sinnott…it’s great to see. In our kicking for goal exercise there was some wild and wonderful shots at goal with Erin O’Shea, Sean Berry, Nathan Murphy and James Daly testing goalkeeper Martin.

It’s important to do some practice at home during the week so this week we want you to practice taking four steps and hopping the ball, repeat the four steps and hop again. Try to practice for at least 10 minutes two days during the week.

U10: St Pats under 10’s Academy were training again last Sunday in the Pres hall. There was a great turnout of players all eager to show off their skills. It was great to see all the players putting in a great effort especially Mark O Brien, Ben Jones, Rory Daly and Gary Scollard. Well done to player of the week Kayla O’Connor keep up the good work. It’s important everyone keeps practicing their skills at home during the week.

U12: Our boys and girls had a great training session last Sunday in Presentation Hall. It was great to see a few faces back training this morning and even better that their ball skills hadn’t been forgotten. With the trip to Croke Park a few weeks away, it is important that every child practices at least 20 minutes twice weekly. Training continues on our astro pitch on Sunday at 11.30am, weather permitting. Please don’t forget your gum shields.

U12 Girls: Girls football for U10 and U12s starting soon. We are looking for girls from the ages of 9 to 12 who aren’t with a GAA club and living within the Tralee Town area. They will be most welcome to enjoy the friendly sociable experience. For more information, contact Martina on 087 2849360.

U14: Will be playing in the Town League against Kerins O’ Rahillys in Blennerville on Sunday, the 12th at 4pm. Best of luck to Brendan, Liam, Dan and the team.

U16: Their first competitive game is on Saturday, the 18th at home to Ardfert in the Central League. Throw-in is at 2pm. Best of luck to Luke, Eoin, James and the entire panel.

Minors

It was a goal-fest in Brosna last Saturday afternoon as St Pats and Knocknagoshel/Brosna (KB) shared the points in this MFL encounter played in Brosna due to the unplayable pitch in Blennerville.

KB started brightly in the first half and St Pats goalkeeper, Sean Hogan was called into action 30 seconds into the match when he had to make a point blank save from the opposition’s full forward and 2 minutes later, registered the first score of the match. St Pats’ Fergal O’Brien levelled a minute later from a free but this seemed to galvanise the “home” team as they raced to a 3-point lead which could have been more but for the brilliant defending from St Pats back line led by Damien Quirke and Brian Murphy, who stopped the rot by scoring a point in the 21st minute. St Pats confidence grew as they dictated most of the play and were rewarded with 2 goals, both scored by Eoin Greaney. First half scores were St Pats 2-04 KB 1-06

The second half was 4 minutes old before the white flag was raised for The Pats after an interchange of passes, the last of which fell to the boots of Luke O’Carroll. This half was evenly matched as both teams traded points for points. Eoin Greaney’s 3rd goal in the 16th minute of this half didn’t deter KB as they went in search of a goal of their own and 2 minutes later, Paul Walsh, who was clearly the best player on display struck the back of the net to level the game once more.

They nudged ahead very late in the game but perseverance, determination and a rub of the green saw St Pats Raymond level with the last play of the game to leave the final scores at St Pats 3-09 KB 2-12.
It was a very exciting match and credit to both teams for the clean manner in which the game was played despite the wind and the pitch being very heavy underfoot.

Ladies

Best of luck to our senior ladies who are away to Beale this Sunday for their first game in the Ladies Senior County League. Throw-in is at 12 noon. We wish them all the best.

Seniors

Our St Brendan’s league match against Ardfert scheduled to be played last Sunday in Blennerville was cancelled due to the unavailability of a playable pitch after the rainfall during the week. The time and date for the rescheduled match is yet to be confirmed.

Our next match is this Sunday, the 12th of March when we will be at home to John Mitchels. Throw-in time is at 3.30pm. Best of luck lads!

Scór na bPaistí

It was a great evening for the club last Friday in the North Kerry semi-finals of Scor na bPaisti as our contingent almost had a clean sweep of all at stake on the night. Congratulations to our acts:
Ballad group – Ciara Fitzgibbon, Katie Moriarty, Sorcha O’Donoghue, Caoimhe O’Sullivan and Siobhan O’Sullivan;
Music group – Caoimhe O’Sullivan, Thomas Sheehy, Emma Healy, Oisin Gallagher and Orlaith Murphy; Novelty act – Oisin Gallagher, Emma Healy, Siobhan and Caoimhe O Sullivan, Keelin Enright, Sinead Murphy, Orlaith Murphy and Thomas Sheehy.
The club also scooped the prestigious Best Club award. Best of luck to all in the County Finals in Castleisland on the 11th of March.  A big shout out to Mary O’Sullivan and James Allman for their valuable time and expertise. Naomi Padraig Àbu

Blennerville/Ballyard Community Games

Congratulations and well done to all the swimmers who took part today at the Kerry Community Games finals. We had a great haul of medals. Well done and huge congratulations to Sean Fitzgibbon who won GOLD in the U16 Butterfly, it was a very exciting race and Sean goes on to represent Kerry at the national finals in Dublin.

Ava O’Mahoney finished up her community games by getting silver in the freestyle U16, she has swam every year since U8. Her sister Grace had a brilliant swim today with a touch of the wall for 2nd place. She also won the bronze medal in the U14 Breaststroke and her other sister Rachel also swam a brilliant race with just a touch of the wall separating the first 3, however, Rachel won bronze in the U12 front crawl (so a happy O’Mahoney household).
Barry Fitzgerald swam in the butterfly U14 and did brilliant to finish up with a bronze medal.

Rachel Mulgrew swam in a very tough race and came away with a 4th place cert for her hard work. Jenny Slattery was also in a very fast final and swam a great race to finish up with 3rd place and a bronze medal for her hard work in the U14 front crawl.

We won our last medal with the U16 relay, it was very exciting and with a huge team effort of Jenny Slattery, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Ava O’Mahoney and Grace O’Mahoney, we came away with a 3rd place finish. A special mention also to Elizabeth Slattery, Lucy Mulgrew, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Aoife Burke and Brian Reidy who all swam great today and did Blennerville/Ballyard proud.

Congratulations

Congratulations to U10 player Jack Costello and his sister Lainey who both won gold in the Swimming Community Games and now go forward to represent Kerry at the National Finals in May.

Well done to U12 player, Caoimhe Dairo, who was part of the Tralee Imperials team which won the U12 Division 3 Plate Final against Cougars of Killarney in Duagh last Sunday.

Congratulations to Louise and Thomas Greaney on the birth of twins.

Family Mass

A family mass will be held in St. Brendan’s Church, Curraheen on Sunday March 12th at 11.00am. All are welcome.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Padhraic Moran, Corbally, Limerick and Cliff Road, Ballybunion.

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 17 & 20. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Cathal Moriarty Curraheen, Brendan and Shannon Quill Lohercannon, Paudie Bailey Tonevane, Enzo c/o O’Shea’s Texaco and Katie Burke Curraheen.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,000 and the draw will take place this Sunday night Mar 5th in Skelper Quane’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 the 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

U6: Well done to Grace Costello, Seamus Hingston, Jace and Rylan Flynn who put in a great training session last Sunday morning but a huge well done to Noah Flynn who received our player of the week trophy by showing great skill and determination throughout the session. Keep up the good work.

U8: Another great session was enjoyed by this young group of emerging stars, with a lot of fun and games had during the hour. It is great and encouraging to see all the kids improving weekly, especially our player of the week, Rodhan Culloo.  Rodhan is one of the players showing consistent improvement and great commitment at the Academy sessions. Training continues next Sunday at Pres. Hall at 10am.

U10: St Pats under 10’s Academy were training again last Sunday in the Pres hall. There was a great turnout of players all eager to learn and show off their skills. It was great to see all the players putting in a great effort especially Daniel Sheehy, Caolinn Culloo, Grainne Breen and Darragh Murphy. Well done to player of the week Mark O’Brien, keep up the good work. It’s important everyone keeps practicing their skills at home during the week. We are back training again Sunday morning same time 11am and same location.

U12: Our boys and girls had a great training session last Sunday in Presentation Hall. Training continues on our astro pitch on Sunday at 11.30am. Please don’t forget your gum shields.

U12 Girls: Girls football for U10 and U12s starting soon. We are looking for girls from the ages of 9 to 12 who aren’t with a GAA club and living within the Tralee Town area. They will be most welcome to enjoy the friendly sociable experience. For more information, contact Martina on 087 2849360.

U14: Training continues on Thursday at 6.30pm on our astro turf.

U16: Training continues on Friday from 6pm to 7pm on our astro turf.

Seniors

Our seniors kicked off their 2017 football season in the St Brendan’s League when they played local rivals, Na Gaeil in storm Ewan swept Blennerville last Sunday afternoon. The result was a loss with Na Gaeil’s Darragh Carmody doing damage in the first half scoring 1-02. We never recovered from this as the away side ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of St Pats 0-4 Na Gaeil 1-09.

Our next match is this Sunday, the 5th of March when we will be at home to Ardfert. Throw-in time is at 2pm. Best of luck lads!

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 is now finalised with launch and registration dates to be confirmed soon. There are already sightings of some individuals training on the Slieve Mish mountains!

Registration

Thanks to all members who have registered so far for 2017. Completed registration forms can still be given to any club officer or returned to O’Shea’s Gala, Blennerville.

Scór na bPaistí

This takes place this Friday, 3rd March in Scoil  mhic Easmain at 6.30pm. Best of luck to our acts:
Ballad group – Ciara Fitzgibbon, Katie Moriarty, Sorcha O’Donoghue, Caoimhe O’Sullivan and Siobhan O’Sullivan;
Music group – Caoimhe O’Sullivan, Thomas Sheehy, Emma Healy, Oisin Gallagher and Orlaith Murphy;
Solo singing – Caoimhe Dairo;
Novelty act – Oisin Gallagher, Emma Healy, Siobhan and Caoimhe O Sullivan, Keelin Enright, Sinead Murphy, Orlaith Murphy and Thomas Sheehy.

Blennerville/Ballyard Community Games

Well done to the U15 girls Futsal who placed 5th last Sunday in Duagh. The team was made up of Jade Harkin, Emma Savage, Keelin Enright, Cathy Dwyer, Grace O Mahoney, Freya O Connor and Ciara Fitzgibbon.

Congratulations

Happy birthday to Anne Moynihan of Derrymore East who celebrated a significant birthday recently.

Bon Voyage to senior player, Andy Byrne who has moved to California for a year.

Ardfert Retreat Centre

One-Day Parental Grief Retreat: A spiritual retreat for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, by any means, no matter how long ago. Facilitated by Caroline Dunne, Sat. 4th March, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm. Call 066 71 25129 or www.emfgp.org to register.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Maire (Mary) Moriarty Caherslee and formerly of Renanirree, Cork.

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 16, 19, 23 & 25. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Deirdre Poff c/o Poff Motors, Dylan and Luke Walsh c/o Poff Motors, David Doyle Annagh, Jim Savage Curraheen and Phil Leen Derryquay. Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €5,500 and the draw will take place this Sunday night April 10th in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy

U6’s:

Well done to Aoife Kennedy, Blake bowler and Matthew Murphy who showed great skill and determination throughout their training session and a special mention to Stephen Enright who won our player of the week trophy.  Well done Stephen.

U8’s: 

A great number attended our first outdoor session for 2016. Mark Vansteenkiste was chosen as player of the week. Jack Costello & Rory Daly also stood out.

U10’s:

The St. Pat’s under 10’s Boys & Girls had a busy week starting with a well organised Go Games Blitz last Thursday in John Mitchel’s G.A.A. Grounds. We played 3 games and well done to all our players who took part. All our players tried their best on the day.

We were then back on home soil with our academy action last Sunday. The place was a hive of activity on a really beautiful sunny morning. It was a joy to see a huge number of kids taking part at all levels all over our pitch and astro turf. We had a brilliant turnout again with our u10’s.

The coaches were delighted with the great effort everyone gave during the session with Zach Howarth, Thomas Sheehy, Rory Kelliher and Daniel Sheehy giving it their all during the session.  It is really important that you all keep practicing your skills at home during the week. We are due to play Annascaul u10’s at home this Sunday the 10th of April at 11am. We will contact parents closer to the date to confirm same.

This Sunday, our U6s, 8 and 10 will host our neighbours Annascaul / Camp GAA at 11 am. MOUTH GUARDS are compulsory for the fun games. New players are welcome to join our club.

U12’s:

Our U12’s played their first game in the County League away to Listry last Sunday. It was a very exciting match between 2 equal teams. The team played incredibly well and showed character and determination.
Team that played Castlegregory: Paddy Moran, Liam O’Sullivan, Shane Howarth, Lisa Rowan, Caoimhe Dairo, Callum Houston, Daniel Moriarty, James Dowling, Josh Quilter, Killian Lynch, Adam Hegarty, Sean Crowley, Colin Doody, Seanie Murphy, Caoimhe and Siobhan O’Sullivan
Our next match is at home to Kilcummin on Sunday 10th April at 6pm

U14’s:

Our U14’s were away to a very strong Churchill team in the St. Brendan’s league last Sunday night. All played very well and put up a great battle against a very experienced Churchill team.
Team: Gavin Doody, Oisin Tobin, cormac Lynch, Michael Doody, Dylan Griffin, Niall Mc Carthy(0-1), Darragh Moriarty, Jamie Lynch, Danny Greaney (0-1), Tomas O’Sullivan(0-1) Nathan Moriarty ( 1-1), Tadgh Kerins, Sean Fitzbibbon.

We drew a bye in Round 2 of the County league but will play Asdee/Ballylongford away in the third round on Wednesday the 13th of April. Throw-in is at 7pm.
Training resumes this Wednesday at 6 O’ Clock.

U16’s: Our U16’s play their next game away to Castlegregory in the Central Region League, next Monday the 11th of April. Throw-in is at 7pm.

Girls:

Our girls resumed training last Sunday at 10:30 to 11:30am on our football pitch under the guidance of Denis Healy, who is vastly experienced. Girls from the ages of 8 to 12, who aren’t with a GAA club and living within the Tralee town area are welcome to enjoy the friendly sociable experience. Looking forward to seeing you there. Training continues this Sunday at the usual time of 10:30am

Seniors

County League Division 3, Round 2

St Pats 1-10 Currow 3-14

This game was played under very overcast but calm conditions in Currow that saw Currow prevail over a St Pats side that were very wasteful. The game came to life from the first minute when Currow’s goalkeeper, Shane O’Leary was forced to make an important save from the very first attack.

The first point of the match was registered in the second minute by Currow’s Mike McCarthy who was fed the ball after great fielding by Seamus Scanlon. St Pats responded with a great point from almost the 45 metre line after an interchange of passes between Kevin O’Shea and Kieran Hurley. Currow’s first goal came in the 18thminute after a misplaced kick from Brendan Poff, intended for Liam Poff went astray and was capitalised on by John Buckley who spotted the on rushing Mike McCarthy who buried the ball at the back of the net.

Our best point of the half was scored by Gary Savage following a well-received pass from Willie Hurley, shifted left and then right before curling a beauty over the bar. Currow finished the half strongly by scoring another goal and another goal to finish the first half on a scoreline of 2-07 to St Pats’ 0-5.

The second half started with St Pats showing more intent and was evident when Mike O’Sullivan who came on for Sean Dowling out-muscled Seamus Scanlon to win the ball in midfield but the move yielded no dividend as another chance went begging. Currow’s Pa McCarthy scored the first point of the half after 3 minutes, and it was a beautiful, curling shot despite the best efforts of Adrian Greaney to block it.

This was followed by another couple of points from Mike McCarthy, who wrong footed Andy Byrne to kick over the bar, and John Buckley from a free after a foul on Seamus Scanlon. St Pats replied with a point of their own after 8 minutes from a free after a foul on Adrian Greaney, who was through on goal by John Daly. The resultant free was converted by David O’Callaghan. Credit must be given to the Currow backline, who defended astutely and when Paul McMahon scored from a high ball into the square by Sean Hayes, the damage had already been done in the first half leaving St Pats to rue all the bad wides.

Referee: Stephen Mulvihill (Ballylongford) had a good game overall.
St.Pats Team: John Fitzgerald, Eric Teahan, Andy Byrne, Paudie O’Connor, Sean Dowling, Adrian Greaney, Kevin O’Shea, Paul McMahon (1-0), Liam Poff, David O’Callaghan (0-2, 2f), Kieran Hurley (C) (0-5, 2f), Brendan Poff, Gary Savage (0-1), Willie Hurley, Liam O’Suillivan (0-1)
Subs used: Jake Foley for Eric Teahan, Mike O’Sullivan for Sean Dowling, Brendan Savage (0-1,1f)
for Willie Hurley, Sean Hayes for Kieran Hurley.

Our next game is this Saturday away to Keel in our third match of the County League. Throw-in is at 6.30pm.

Feile 2016

The draw for Feile 2016 was made in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Thursday night. This is an historic event with 250 national and international under 14 club teams from the 32 counties, the UK, Europe and the USA playing over the weekend of June 24-26. St Pat’s were drawn in division 9 and are delighted to be hosting Delaware Gaels from Philadelphia with Dingle and Offaly being the other teams in our group.

Our Feile committee and U14 Coaches are busy preparing our team for this great occasion.  The points of contact for St Pats are Seamus Murphy 087-9249531 and Brenda Doody 086-8887889. Mary Wallace is coordinating a bag packing fundraiser and all help would be appreciated on Friday next in Garvey’s Super Valu.

Club Gear

We will be ordering club kits and other items shortly. Names can be given to Cathy Hogan or Therese Greaney.

Scór na bPaistí

Best of luck to Judith Waugh, our solo singer and the ballad group of Danny Greaney, Tomas O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Sullivan, Grace O’Brien and Judith Waugh who will represent St. Pats in the County Semi-finals on Saturday, 9th of April.

Clean up B.Ville / Lohercannon / Lock Gates & Cockleshell

We have a low tide on Saturday 16th April making it a suitable morning for a clean-up of the locality. Following the winter storms & high tides, rubbish has been deposited far & wide. We need volunteers on Sat 16th & if everyone gives half an hour of their time that should be sufficient to clean up the entire area. Meeting time is 11am at the Lockgates, Windmill car park & at Cockleshell road. Please come out & help on the day, don’t leave to somebody else. Bags, picks & gloves will be provided. Hope to have a good turnout.  “Ar scáth a chéile a mhairimid”
Tel : 0872414681

Congratulations

Well done to our own Jordan Conway who helped the Kerry hurlers secure their Division 1B status for next year in their playoff game against Laois last Saturday. Congratulations to St Brendan’s College, Killarney on winning the Hogan Cup. The Sem are coached by former St Pats trainer – Garry McGrath. Well done Garry!
The club would also like to congratulate Kay Murphy, Derrymore West who celebrated her 80th birthday with her family at the weekend.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Thomas Walsh Stack’s Villas and Susan Curran Oakview. May they rest in peace.

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 02, 04, 10 & 19. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Moss Quirke Kerin’s Park, Marie Maguire Strand St., Bridget Prendeville Lispole, Mary O Sullivan Churchill and Kitty Sayers Derrymore.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €5,200 and the draw will take place this Sunday night March 20th in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy

U6’s: It was great to see another huge turnout at training last Sunday morning with Chloe Passway, Tommy and Hugh Costello and James Daly showing great skill and determination. A huge well done to Ryan Fitzgerald who won our footballer of the week cup impressing his coaches with his football skills. Keep up the good work!

U8’s: Peileadoir na Seachtaine was awarded to Jack Costello who trained very well. The climbing frame was a source of great fun and games for all. Mark Vansteenkiste, Stephen Murphy, Ben and Sam Jones caught the eye in the skills demos.

U10’s: The  St. Pats under 10’s  Boys & Girls were in academy action last Sunday. We had a brilliant turnout for our first outing of the year on our astro turf. The coaches were delighted with the great effort everyone gave during the session with Orlaith Murphy, Diarmuid Waugh, Caitlinn O’Grady and Mark O’Brien giving it their all during the session.

Congratulations to Daniel Sheehy on winning footballer of the week trophy. It is important that ye all keep practicing at home during the week. We will be training on the Astro pitch at home in Blennerville again this Sunday. We will contact ye during the week to confirm same so we hope to see ye all there.

U12’s: Training continues on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on our astro turf.

U14’s: First game of the St Brendan’s League got off to a flying start for St Pats who travelled with only 13 players as there were a few players away for the weekend.

It was a great display by our boys from beginning to end who ran out winners by four points in the end. Gavin “Mr. Consistent” Doody played his usual steady game making some great saves and his kick outs were spot on everytime.
Our back line of Niall McCathy, Micheal Doody, Colin Doody, Samuel Abubaker and Liam O’Sullivan all showed great heart throughout the game.

Niall had a stormer producing block after block and at times he could be confused for Marc O’Se with some of the blocks he made.The brothers of Liam and Micheal linked up well throughout and showed great heart in defending ball after ball. Colin Doody who was playing out of position today proved how versatile he is clearing ball after ball. samuel made some strong tackles and made some great runs up the field.

Our midfield pairing of Jamie O’Brien and Darragh Moriarty both played a stormer and steadied the ship time after time and both covered ground all over the field, scoring some some excellent scores in the process. Our forward line of Aaron Murphy, Danny Greaney, Tomas O’Sullivan, Nathan Moriarty and Tadgh Kerins all played very well with Danny and Tomas kicking some huge scores from long distances and linking up well to set up Tadgh for a great goal. Aaron also played very well on the wing and made some vital blocks at crucial times.

Nathan worked hard in full forward knocking down some balls to set up some great scores. Final score was Ardfert 2-11 St.Pats 4-09. All in all, it was a fantastic display considering that it was the first game of the season and the year surely looks bright for this very energetic team who have heart by the bucket. Well done guys!!!

Team: Gavin Doody, Niall McCarthy(2-0), Michael Doody, Colin Doody, Samuel Abubaker, Liam O’ Sullivan, Jamie O’Brien (1-1), Darragh Moriarty(0-2), Aaron Murphy, Danny Greaney (0-2), Tomas O’Sullivan (0-4), Nathan Moriarty, Tadgh Kerins (1-0).

U16’s: Training continues on Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on our astro turf.

Girls: Outdoor training to resume as soon as the weather improves.

Seniors

Played under floodlights in a rescheduled St. Brendans Round one League match Thursday last versus Ardfert, St.Pats gave a reassure perfomance which will stand to them when the County League starts later this month despite missing a few key players. Brendan Poff opened the scoring in the second minute with a well taken point followed by a goal the nest minute coming off the boots of Liam O’Sullivan.

The conditions of the pitch wasn’t ideal but the referee cleverly allowed play flow a lot better which resulted in a number of exchanged points between both teams with St.Pats coming off the better side at the end of the first half with scores at 1-8 to 0-9.

On resumption of the second half, St.Pats stamped their authority on the game with four points from Kieran Hurley of which two were frees and a well taken point from Sean Dowling, who carried the ball a good distance before slotting it over the bar. In the end, St.Pats had a comfortable win on a final scoreline of 1-13 to 0-9.

The seniors commence the County League this Sunday where they play hosts to Beale in Blennerville at 2pm. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Minors

Our minors played Fossa last Saturday in the County Minor League in Blennerville. It was a good workmanlike performance on a very heavy pitch that didn’t reward the free-flowing football our lads played but they controlled the game from start to finish with Shane O’Donoghue, Mikey Cahill, Kieran Dwyer, Joe Quilter and Eoin Greaney putting in great displays and ensuring we came out victorious with a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-5.

Registration

Registration forms have been distributed to all current members. These can be returned to any club officer or left in O’Shea’s Gala Shop. There will also be forms available via team mentors and at the Academy on Sunday mornings.

The club would also ask as many people as possible to avail of the option to sign up for our annual Lotto subscription which funds the day to day running of the club. Family Membership and an annual Lotto subscription is available for €150.

Fully paid members will be entitled to apply for an All Ireland ticket should Kerry reach the final. Remember all players have to be insured for insurance purposes and we are approaching the deadline date! Please contact either James Costello on 086 2908735 or Sean Daly on 089 4340037.

Scór na bPaistí

Well done to all our club members who participated in Scor na bPaisti last Friday. Music group – Sorcha O’Donoghue, Katie Moriarty, Judith Wuagh, Oisin Gallagher and Orlaith Murphy. Dancing group –  Keelin Enright, Katie Moriarty, Sorcha O’Donoghue and Oisin Gallagher. Solo singer – Judith Wuagh. Singing group – Danny Greaney, Tomas O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Sullivan, Grace O’Brien and Judith Wuagh.

Well done to our solo singer and singing group who came first and will go on to represent our club in the semi finals on the 9th of April. A huge thank you to James Allman and Mary O’Sullivan for their continuous hard work and commitment. Well done to all. Onwards and upwards!!

St Patrick’s Day Parade

We are #44 for the St Patrick’s Day Parade and all club parents and members are asked to assemble at Aldi on North Circular Road at 11.30am & join us on the parade through Tralee, wearing our club colours.

St Patrick’s Day Concert

Everyone is invited to Keanes Bar at 2.30 pm to celebrate our history and culture. Club musicians, young & old will entertain us in music, song & dance….All welcome.

Kerry Hospice Foundation

There will be a 10km walk/run this Good Friday all around Kerry in aid of the Kerry Hospice. The Tralee version will start at 10am from the Grand Hotel. Only a few euros are required for registering and donations can also be made during registration. Sponsor cards are available now if anyone is interested, please contact Andrea O’Donoghue on 087 6413449 for more details.

Ted Moynihan, the great Blennerville man who is the driving force behind the Foundation is also the Chairperson of Kerry Hospice. There will be refreshments provided afterwards and proceeds will go towards The Kerry Hospice Foundation which has already funded over €6 million for the new Hospice Building. Blockwork has already started but Kerry Hospice has pledged to give €400,000 to the cause for the next five years, so please come out and support as all the money raised in Kerry stays in Kerry!

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Mary Nolan Brosna, Denis Enright Curraheen, Bridget Marken Dublin 12 and late of Curraheen and Anne Breda Smith Curragraigue . May they rest in peace.

Lotto:

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 04, 12, 14 & 20. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Aileen Roche Curragraigue, Alan Walsh Lohercannon, Brendan Poff Lohercannon, Lilly Kelliher Lohercannon and Pa Casey c/o Tony Casey.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €5,000 and the draw will take place this Sunday night March 6th in O’Dwyer’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy:

U6’s: It was great to see another huge turnout at training last Sunday morning with Jayden Sinnott, Cian O’Halloran and Aoife Kennedy showing great skill and determination.  A huge well done to Sarah Greaney who won our footballer of the week cup impressing her coaches with her football skills. Keep up the good work.

U8’s: The U 8s are making fantastic progress and we had a brilliant skills training session on Sunday last. Ben & Sam Jones and Stephen Murphy played very well and Peileadoir na Seachtaine was presented to Michael Enright who excelled once again.

U10’s: Our under 10 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 during the session with Rory Kelliher, Kayla O’Connor, Gráinne Breen and Thomas Sheehy giving it their all during the session.  Congratulations to Diarmuid Waugh on winning the footballer of the week trophy. It is important that you all keep practicing   at home during the week. We hope to see you all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.

U12’s: Training continues on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on our  astro turf.

U14’s: Training continues on Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on our  astro turf.

U16’s: Training continues on Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on our astro turf.

Girls: Outdoor training to resume as soon as the weather improves.

Seniors:

Played in bright sunshine & a light breeze in Churchill’s pitch last Sunday, St Pats gave a very credible performance in the 5th round Brendan’s league match against Na Gaeil. Na Gaeil opened the scoring with a converted free but over the next 20 minutes St Pats controlled the game, we had our opening point from Liam Poff after 10 minutes followed by points from Michael O’Sullivan, Paul McMahon & Adrian Greaney before a poor clearance & sloppy play left Na Gaeil in for a goal to level the scores against the run of play.

St Pats pulled back two from Tommy Lynch & Brendan Poff & a great catch by Michael O’Sullivan at mid-field, linked to Brendan Poff who found Liam Sullivan & he buried to the net for a good goal. Points exchanged at either side before the break left the half time score 1-10 to 1-03.

On the resumption Na Gaeil hit a purple patch & scored 5 unanswered points to narrow the gap to 3 pts. Liam Sullivan found the net for the second time & this gave St Pats the momentum to push on for the win. A strong finish by St Pats , with Kieran Hurley, Luke Mulligan, Killian Quirke & Brendán savage comming into the fray in the second half to give St Pats a comfortable win on a score line of 2-16 to 1-10.

We have two games left in the Brendan’s League vs Ballymac & Ardfert. It is hoped to get these played over the next two weeks before the first round of the county league on March 20th. Keep an eye on the club Facebook page for any fixture updates. Training continues on the Astro turf on Tuesday & Friday nights at 7:30pm.

Registration:

Registration forms have been distributed to all current members. These can be returned to any club officer or left in O’Shea’s Gala Shop. There will also be forms available via team mentors and at the Academy on Sunday mornings.
The club would also ask as many people as possible to avail of the option to sign up for our annual Lotto subscription which funds the day to day running of the club.

Family Membership and an annual Lotto subscription are available for €150.

Fully paid members will be entitled to apply for an All Ireland ticket should Kerry reach the final.

Scór na bPaistí:

Our Local Scór na bPaistí competition will be held in the ITT, North Campus on Friday March 11th at 7pm.  We hope to build further on our entries & successes of 2015.

We have a very dedicated group of performers who practice regularly and we are privileged to have musicians & tutors of the calibre of James Allman & Mary O’Sullivan, ably assisted by Marie, Denise, Mary and others who give their time so often.

Quiz:

Our Family Quiz scheduled for Quanes Bar this Friday, March 4th, has been postponed. Unfortunately, the date clashes with 2 other events. Please check our Facebook page for any future update.

Sympathy:

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Michael Quirke, Killarney and late of Derrymore and Mary O’Halloran  Ballyard . May they rest in peace.

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 07, 14 & 17. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Denis O Connor c/o Rock St. PO, Mary Quirke c/o Kevin, Bart Moriarty Curraheen, Pa Hurley Curraheen and Sonny Flaherty Derrymore.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,800 and the draw will take place this Sunday night February 21st in Skelper Quanes Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy

U6’s: We once again saw another great turnout at our juvenile academy last Sunday. Well done to Polly Jones, Stephen Enright and Thomas Colivet who put in a great training session showing great skill and determination. A huge well done to Isaac price who won our footballer of the week cup!!

U8’s: Our U8’s had great fun on Sunday morning last. Justin O Halloran, Sharon Enright and Luke Passway impressed with their array of skills. Peileadoir na Seachtaine went to Rodhan Culloo who played very well. Training will continue at the same time and venue next week.

U10’s: 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 and improving their skills during the session with Zach Howarth, Mark O’Brien, Millie O’Brien and Daniel Sheehy giving it their all during the session.

Congratulations to Gráinne Breen on winning footballer of the week trophy. It is important that you all keep practicing your skills at home during the week. We hope to see you all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.

U12’s: Training continues on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on our astro turf.

U14’s: Training continues on Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on our astro turf.

U16’s: Training continues on Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on our astro turf.

Girls: Outdoor training to resume as soon as the weather improves.

Seniors

The senior team continued to train last week; yet to play a game in 2016 with the weather playing havoc with venues. Hopefully this week with two games fixed, they will get out on to the field. A rescheduled St Brendans League game vs John Mitchels is fixed for this Friday night under lights at 8pm in Ballyseede.

Round 4 of the same competition takes place this Sunday where we will be hosted by Churchill in their new pitch at 1pm. Please keep an eye on the club Facebook page for any changes to these fixtures.

Feile

St Pats are honoured to have been selected as one of the host teams for Féile Peil Na Nog South West 2016 which takes place on June 24th-June 26th. This event involves our U14 team. Our committee and U14 coaches have began their preparations to ensure that this is a successful event for our U14 team, our club and the locality and will ensure that the red carpet will be rolled out for our visiting team.

Seamus Murphy (0879249531) and Brenda Doody (0868887889) are the points of contact if you wish to get involved in this fantastic event.

Registration

There was a good response to the 2016 membership registration night last Friday night held in Blennerville NS. Thanks to everyone who has registered so far. Registration for members and families of the u6’s, u8’s and u10’s can still be completed at the Academy session in the Presentation school PE hall on Sunday morning at the usual times.

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 09, 15, 25 & 27. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Kevin Walsh c/o Dwyers, Kiaran O Connor Curragraigue, Billy Lyons c/o Rock St. PO, Marie O Shea Curraheen and Pat O Connor Curragraigue. Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,700 and the draw will take place this Sunday night February 14th in O’Dwyer’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy

U6’s: We had another great turnout last Sunday with every player giving it 100% with James Daly, Ben Deegan and Sarah Greaney showing great skill and determination. A special mention goes to Aoife Kennedy who received our footballer of the week trophy. Well done Aoife.

U8’s: Comhgairdeas le Roibeard O’ Se, Peileadoir an Seachtaine seo  chaite. Bhi se ar fheabhas. Well done also to Caoilionn Culloo, Jack Costello and Rory Daly. Our numbers are fantastic and everyone is having great fun. Training resumes same time next week.

U10’s: 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 and improving their skills during the session with Rory Kelleher, Killian O’Mahony, Caitlinn O’Grady and Kayla O’Connor giving it their all during the session. Congratulations to Fionn Dairo on winning footballer of the week trophy.

It is important that you all keep practicing your skills at home during the week. We hope to see you all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres. Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.

U12’s: Training continues on Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on our astro turf.

U14’s: Training continues on Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on our  astro turf.

U16’s: Training continues on Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on our astro turf.

Girls: Outdoor training to resume as soon as the weather improves.

Seniors

The second round game in the Brendan’s League vs Mitchels was also called off last weekend due to an unplayable pitch. Training however continues on Tuesday & Friday nights at 7:30pm on our astro turf.

Feile

St Pats are honoured to have been selected as one of the host teams for Féile Peil Na Nog South West 2016 which takes place on June 24th-June 26th.

This event involves our U14 team.  Our committee and U14 coaches have begun their preparations to ensure that this is a successful event for our U14 team, our club and the locality and will ensure that the red carpet will be rolled out for our visiting team.

Seamus Murphy (0879249531) and Brenda Doody (08688887889) are the points of contact if you wish to get involved in this fantastic event.
 

Registration
There was a good response to the 2016 membership registration night last Friday night held in Blennerville NS. Thanks to everyone who has registered so far. Registration for members and families of the u6’s, u8’s and u10’s can be completed at the Academy session in the Presentation school PE hall on Sunday morning at the usual times.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan who recently retired after 41 years service in An Garda Síochána.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Agnes Bowler The Kerries. May she rest in peace.

Lotto:

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 05, 09, 21 & 26.

The five €30 consolation prizes went to Patrick Dillane Clahane, Sandra O Sullivan c/o Rock St. PO, Ciaran Sears Clahane, Tim Quirke Derrymore West and Martina Griffin Cahill’s Park.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,600 and the draw will take place this Sunday night February 07th in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Seniors:

The first round game in the Brendan’s League vs Ardfert was called off last weekend due to an unplayable pitch. Next Sunday, we will play John Mitchels in round 2 in Ballyseede. Throw in time will be 12 noon.

Training continues on Tuesday & Friday nights at 7:30pm on our astro turf.

Juvenile Academy:

U6’s:

We had another great turnout at training last Sunday. Every player put in a great effort during the session. Roisin Moran, Isaac Price and Polly Jones participated very well but in particular Cian O’ Halloran, who showed great skill and determination in winning the footballer of the week trophy. Well done to all!

U8:

Under 8’s had their 3rd training session this week, which was well attended. All of the kids participated in various drills. Coaches concentrated on hand passing and soloing. All did their very best – keep up the good work.

Also we would like to make a special mention to Nathan Murphy who was awarded the Peileadoir na Seachtaine trophy for his determination and hard training

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 and improving their skills during the session with Diarmuid Waugh, Jamie Lynch, Emily O’Brien and Eddie Stack giving it their all during the session.

Congratulations to Thomas Sheehy on winning the footballer of the week trophy. It is important that you all keep practicing your skills at home during the week. We hope to see you all at training Sunday at 11am in the Pres Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.

U12’s/U14’s:

Training continues on Friday from 6.30 to 7.30 on our astro turf.

U16’s:

Training continues on Friday from 5.30 to 6.30 on our astro turf.

Girls:

Outdoor training to resume shortly

Community Games (Girls)

Training has been postponed for a month with a view to increase in numbers for U10 and U14 girls which would be targeting various Community games competitions i.e. Indoor & Outdoor Soccer, Futsall, Gaelic Football (Girls & Mixed )etc.

All girls are welcome, please contact: Denis Healy 086 1686259
Kerry Senior Scór Quiz:

Best of luck to the team representing us in the Kerry Senior Scór Quiz at 4pm 6th February (Satharn) in Oileán Ciarraí. They are:
Mícheál Ó Loingsigh
Raphael Ó Crúalaíoch
Tadhg Ó hAlluráin
Antóin Ó Ceallacháin

Registration:

Club registration will take place in Blennerville NS this Friday, the 5th between 7 and 8pm. Our coaches and club officers will be on hand to help out with any questions that you may have. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to senior player Paul McMahon who starred for St Brendan’s in the National Intermediate Cup final in Basketball last Saturday. Hopefully, the first of many medals Paul will win in 2016.

Also a huge congratulations to Pat & Rita Dowling from Ballydunlea on the birth of a baby boy last week. Another future star for St Pats no doubt!!

We would also like to congratulate PJ and Frances Higgins on the birth of their grandchild recently.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Derry Laffan Cratloe Co. Clare and late of Blennerville, Rita O Sullivan Killerisk, Marian McCarthy Ballymacelligot and Tom Crean Camp.

May they rest in peace.

Lotto:

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 17 & 24. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Michael Lynch Curragraigue, Denise Allman Curraheen, Cathy O Grady Tonevane, Imelda O Sullivan Curraheen and Billy Hobbert O’Rahilly’s Villas. Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,000 and the draw will take place this Monday night December 28th in Keane ’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

The five €30 Christmas Meat Vouchers went to Anne McKenna The Spa, John Howard c/o Terry Boyle, Terry and Annette Boyle Derrymore, Bridget Boyle Derrymore and Paula O Sullivan Ballyrickard.

Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle 2016:

Calling all cyclists, dust down the bikes as the Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle takes place Saturday, January 9th at 11:00am from St. Pat’s GAA Club, Blennerville.

The cycle will travel to Castleisland town centre and home followed by deserved refreshments, tea and coffee in Quanes Bar Blennerville. Enquiries to Maurice Hanafin @ (087)2998206 and George Poff @ (087)6814799.Unfortunately due to the provision of Insurance and Ambulance, a fee of €5 per person to a maximum of €15 per family will be charged on the day.

Registration will commence from 10:00am. See you there. This is a fun cycle led by a pace car.

The celebrations will continue on Saturday night with anniversary Mass in Curraheen at 8pm, a music session in Quane’s Bar, where hot food & refreshments will be served. Keep the date free & come out to celebrate the memory of local man Jimmy Duffy. All are welcome.

Lotto:

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 01, 14, 24 & 26.

The five €30 consolation prizes went to Mary Rusk Marian Park, Eibhlin c/o PJ Higgins, Enzo c/o O’Shea’s Texaco, Enzo c/o O’Shea’s Texaco and Helen Foley Blennerville.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €3,200 and the draw will take place this Sunday night November 1st in O’Dwyer’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Congratulations:

Congratulations to Denise Moynihan and Jim Enright who were married recently.

Blennerville School History Book:

Sincere thanks to everyone who submitted pictures and articles. The book will be launched on Saturday November 21st @ 3pm at the school. All are welcome.

Sympathy:

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Anita Shanahan Tullig  Kilflynn and late of Racecourse Road, Christy Kissane of Kingdom Kerry Gaels GAA Club London and late of Killorglinand James King Clash West. May they rest in peace.

Lotto:

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last.

The numbers drawn were 14, 16, 23 & 25. The five €30 consolation prizes went to N @ D Ashe Keel, Denis O Sullivan Annagh, Dan O Sullivan Mounthawk, Mike Horgan Lohercannon and Seamie O Shea c/o Texaco .

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2,200 and the draw will take place this Monday night August 24th in Keane’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy:

After a well earned summer break, the juvenile academy centre of excellence will resume on Friday 21st of August from 6-7pm.Everyone welcome

There will be no academy on Sunday 23rd of August due to Kerrys participation in the All Ireland semi finals.

U-14s:

Our u14’s put on a great display of football against laune rangers in the semi final of the Central League on Friday evening in Killorglin. This was a tight encounter right to the final whistle.

The opening score of the game came from Nathan Rowan after receiving a great ball from Danny Greaney followed by a lovely point from Fergal O’ Brien. Ian McCarthy bought off some great saves in goals throughout the game and was assisted by the very capable back line of Niall McCarthy, Damien Quirke, Ciaran O’Donoghue, Brian Teahan, Martin Savage and Cathal Fitzgibbon who only allowed Laune Rangers to score 2 points in the first half while Patrick Dowling got 2 lovely points, one from a free and a great point from Ali Gardezi leaving the half time score St. Pats 0-5 Laune Rangers 0-2.

In the second half St. Pats opened the score line after Patrick being rewarded a free and  was taken by Fergal and a mistake by the Laune Rangers goalie allowed Patrick to tap in a goal.

However Laune Rangers immediately responded with a goal narrowing the gap to 2 points. St. Pats followed with 2 points by Fergal and Patrick both from frees after Danny and Darragh Moriarty were fouled  but Laune Rangers again replied with a goal.

Jamie won a great ball and passed it into Fergal who slotted it home for St. Pats third goal but was cancelled out by a goal from Laune Rangers which left the scores even.

Some great skill from Jamie o’ Brien scoring a soccer style goal added to St. Pats tally and a quick reply of a point from Laune Rangers which they followed up with a goal to leave St. Pats down by a point.

However St. Pats team showed great heart in the last few minutes of this very close game and there hard work paid off with a great goal from Luke O’ Carroll to insure victory of a point.

This was a great victory considering they beat St. Pats earlier in the year at home! Everyone did their bit with some great performances by all who togged out on the night. The final is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 o’ clock in Na Gaeil. All support would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck boys!!

Seniors:

Credit Union Senior Football League, 2015 Div. 3, Round 9, St Pat’s Blennerville –  11 points V Keel – 10 points

This game was played in Blennerville on Saturday evening, the weather was excellent and the pitch was in great condition. St Pat’s started well and were rewarded with a good point from David O’Callaghan on the 2nd minute.

The game then went through a period with defences dominating and scores hard to come by. We had to wait until the 17th minute for Keel to equalise with a pointed free from Aaron Murphy, St Pat’s forwards now began to get on top and we had three more pts from frees by David O’Callaghan and two pts from play by Willie Hurley and Brendan Poff.

We went in at half time with a two point lead 6pts to 4pts for Keel.St Pat’s started the second half with great attitude and had early points from Kevin O’Shea and Willie Hurley to leave us 4 points up.

We then had a great chance of a goal but the ball went just wide this appeared to spring Keel into life and they got the next four pts to leave the game at 8 pts each by midway in the second half.  St Pat’s upped the gears again and were awarded a penalty when Brendan Poff was pulled down, unfortunately David’s well struck penalty went over the bar.

Keel then attacked up the field and Fizzy was in action making a great save, the game was very even at this stage and could have went either way. St Pat’s were very lucky when Tom Ladden soloed through and went to fist one over but it went into the net instead.

St Pat’s then attacked up the field and were awarded a free which David sent over the bar to leave the final score 11pts to 10 pts. This was a good result for St Pat’s and with a bit of luck going our way should put us in contention in the promotion stakes. Well done to all involved and a speedy recovery to Fizzy.

Team: J Fitzgerald, C Moore P McMahon, L Mulligan, K Dwyer, K O’Shea (1pt), J Conway, J Foley, L Poff, G Savage, B Poff © (1pt), T Lynch, D O’Callaghan (6pts), A Greaney (1pt), W Hurley (2pts). Subs played: P Bailey, B Savage, J Costello

Blennerville School:

Blennerville School Book

Calling all past pupils of Blennerville School  – we are looking for any photos you may have or memories you would like to include in the book that is being compiled on the history of the school.
All photos will be scanned and returned to you immediately. This is a one off so we would like to include as many photos and memories as possible. Please contact Mary at 0872741560 or Sean on (089) 434 0037.

Sympathy:

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Charlie Healy Spa Rd and late of Stack’s Villas. May he rest in peace.