Daily Archives: February 6, 2023

GAA CLUBS

John Mitchels GAA Club News

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Irish Life Steps Challenge returns!!!

The Steps Challenge started on January 11th and runs till February 15th. We continue to have  fantastic numbers on week three  and would like to thank all who took part. We are currently ranked in 6th place  out of over 200 clubs. Keep up the great work. We will reconvene again on Thursday evening at 7pm sharp. The club will be entered into a draw to win O’Neill’s vouchers as we have collectively hit 4000km in steps. You must download the Irish Life app, and register for John Mitchels Kerry as outlined below.

Can we ask everyone to start registering on the “My Life” app. Once downloaded and you’ve completed your profile go to

1pLEASE : “Challenges”

2: Click into “Munster GAA – Every Step Counts”

3: At the top you will see leader board tap into this and scroll down until you see John Mitchels Kerry

In addition, our Ireland Lights Up weekly walk, in collaboration with “Operation Transformation” will return on Thursday 12th January at 7pm  on our Club walkway. Please join us!

Please spread the word these walks are for our entire community not just members.

6AM FULL BODY STRENGHT AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS
Come along  on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat and water. Open to all 18 year olds and over.

Training

All teams have now started their strength and conditioning for the 2023 season ahead. Fantastic work underway by all teams taking part.
Minors
Our minors kick off on Monday the 6th at 2pm where they face Na Gaeil in the Tralee town League first round in Ballyseedy.  Please show your support.
JOHN MITCHELS SUNDAY MORNING JUVENILE ACADEMY

Returns on Sunday February 26TH from 9.45AM

We cater for ALL all boys and girls from 6 years of age to under 11.

Due to high demand we will also have a junior infant boys and girls academy catering for boys and girls from 4 years of age to 6 years of age and all this under one roof in our fantastic facilities here in Ballyseedy.

All our coaches are currently doing coaching workshops for the season ahead and they literally cannot wait for February 26th!!!

For any inquiries please phone our front desk on 0667197070 or you can call Mary on 0863595581.

We can not wait to see you all again soon.

Senior Ladies
Senior ladies  and U16 girls Strength and Conditioning is on Thursdays from 8pm-9pm and Sundays from 11am-12pm. New players always welcome.

BINGO
Bingo is  on  Wednesday and Friday nights. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee.

LOTTO

John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: Sunday 29th January 2023.

This week’s Lotto numbers are 2, 13, 17 & 20.

The numbers today were drawn by Peter Nammock and Donal O Sullivan

There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2,850.00.

Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners this week:

€25.00: Barbara Coatello

€25.00: Gussie Blennerhassett

€25.00: Kellie Houlihan

€25.00: Mark Noonan

Next week’s Jackpot is €2,900.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 5th February 2023 at 11am. Ticket sales close at 9am sharp.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3LlAIYu

We thank you for all your support

CLOTHES COLLECTION

We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome.

CLUB WALKWAY

Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy so come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please respect the rules of the walkway being a smoke free zone, with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking. Many thanks to the users of this facility for respecting these rules.

BOOT CLUB

Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.

JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX & CHAMFERS

If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc. or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist

MEMBERSHIP

John Mitchels Membership for 2023 is Now Open!
Membership is a vital part of ensuring the clubs continued success and development. Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent of a player or member of the wider community, we welcome all members at John Mitchels. For 2023, there are a number of membership options available to members. An exciting development for the club has resulted in partnering with Fashion Designer Paul Galvin who has designed a John Mitchels Jersey and Training Top. The opportunity to purchase one of these tops is available as part of our 2023 membership options.

Club Patron which includes one adult membership, weekly entry to our Club Lotto Employment with Jersey or Training Top) €200

For 2023 membership rates are as follows:
• Juvenile Membership €30
• Juvenile Membership with John Mitchels Jersey €55
• Adult Membership €70
• Adult Membership with Jersey or Training Top €100
• Adult Membership (Students/OAP/Seeking Employment) €40
Adult Membership (Students/OAP/Seeking Employment with Jersey or Training Top) €75 • Family Membership (2 Adults and 2 Children) €170
• Family Membership with Juvenile Jerseys €220*
Club Patron which includes one adult membership and weekly entry to our Club Lotto €170.
* additional juveniles €20 membership and €45 to include a top
Membership can be paid online by clinking this link by calling to Ballyseedy any Sunday morning from 10.30 until 12 where Club Registrar Georgie Lowe will be available to take payment or please visit our website for more details.

If you register online please email confirmation of your payment and the size required for the jersey and/or training top to johnmitchelsgaa1@gmail.com. Closing date for receipt of membership is Friday February 17th 2023.

SYMPATHY

On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of Jason Crean who played juvenile football with the club. May he rest in peace. We also remember the following;

Benny [Brendan] Mc Elligott
223 St Brendan’s Park and formerly of Basin View, Tralee, Kerry

Jack O’Sullivan
Rathass, Clash East, Tralee, Kerry

Michael O’Flaherty
Lakeview Drive, Moate, Westmeath / Tralee, Kerry

Donal (Donie) Kelleher
Rochfortbridge, Westmeath / Tralee, Kerry

GAA CLUBS

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

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Seniors :

Tralee town board senior league commences this coming Sunday, 12th Feb when we play Ballymac at home with throw in @ 12 noon. Follow us on ClubZap for all information relating to reports, results & fixtures.

Kerry, with Micheál Quirke on the management team recovered from last week’s defeat to Donegal to comprehensively defeat Monaghan in Killarney on a final scoreline of 3-16 to 0-14; fielding only five starters from last year’s All Ireland victory over Galway, Kerry led at half time by four points but kicked on in the second half to record an 11 point win. Kerry now have a break until the weekend after next when they travel west to take on Mayo, under lights in Castlebar on Sat 18th.

Limerick were at home in their Division 2 game vs Dublin and can take heart from a credible performance before going down on a scoreline of 2-17 to 1-11.

Juveniles:

Our 2022 U15 & U13 Awards and U15 County League Medal Presentation took place on Saturday night in The Club.
U13’s most improved player was Sam Keane.
U13 player of the year was Cayden Roche.

U15 Most Improved player was Killian McGrath.
U15 Player of the Year was Braden Pierce.
Many thanks to the Coaches and Management of both 2022 County League Squads.

Also a huge thank you to Senior Club Captain Ross O’Callaghan and Senior Club Player Barry John Keane for presenting the awards. Well done to all players ye are a fantastic bunch of lads with great potential. Keep up the good work.

And we are back!!

Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Boy’s and Girl’s team’s are back preparing for the new season as follows:

Minors (Players born in 2006/07) training on Mondays at 6pm to 7.15pm on astro in Blennerville & Fridays 6pm-7pm at MTU sports campus (indoors).
U15s (Players born 2008/09) training on Mondays at 6pm-7pm in the MTU Sports Campus. U13s (born 2010/11) Training from Thursday, February 9th on the MTU Sports Campus Astro from 7pm-8pm.

U11s (Born 2012/13) training on Thursdays,MTU Sports Campus (Astro) from 7pm – 8pm. Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Academy for

Boys U5s,U7s & U9s and Girls U6s,U8s & U10s return next Sunday, February 12th from 1pm-2pm indoor at the MTU Sports Campus.
Please ensure you have paid your membership through clubzap and keep an eye on clubzap for further information and important updates.
All New Players are more than welcome to join our fantastic club you can contact us by
Text: 0876934801
Email: juvenilechair.korgaa@gmail.com
Looking forward to the season ahead.

Ladies Notes

What a weekend, what a great start to the year and it will continue…
Sport is such an important part of underage development and is so enjoyable. One can make friends for life and ladies football is definitely on the rise. Our ladies section of our club is great and all new players are welcome!
If you know anyone who would like to give it a go text Shirley ( 086) 8713552 for more details . Girls, bring a friend or two!

U12 GIRLS
The ‘field of dreams’…. Ever imagine that you would get to play at half time of a Kerry Senior Ladies national league game!! Well it happened for our U12 girls last Saturday.

We along with our neighbours Austin Stacks were invited to play an exhibition game in Austin Stack Park. Maith sibh a chailíní!

Congrats to the Kerry ladies on your third win in the National league. A super group of ladies who along with their management were so accommodating and gave time to each girl.

Many thanks also to the KLGFA for inviting us, the girls had a wonderful afternoon. Paul Murphy, KLGFA PRO , thank you so much for sharing our posts. Watching and meeting the stars makes them hope in time that they also will aspire to be great players and wear the green and gold for their county.

We’re looking forward to the Dublin game in a fortnight’s time. We will be out in full support. Training continues this Saturday at 12pm. in the Sports Academy , MTU.

U14 GIRLS
And we’re back…. first indoor session in the Sports Academy last Friday and what a turnout! Welcome to the young ladies who have moved up from U14s and also a warm welcome to Dea!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday in the Sports Complex AstroTurf pitch for training at 6p.m.

Congrats to Greta Ziauberyte who received an award at the Cork Kerry SJI awards last week.

U16 GIRLS
Training commencing shortly. Keep an eye out for a message.

MINORS
Tá ár imreoir Katie Nix mar chuid de phainéal U18s Chiarraí. An mhaith ar fad.
They played Galway last Sunday in UL and lost by a few points in the finish but a good game overall. We’re looking forward to supporting Katie and her teammates in 2023.

SENIOR LADIES
We will update you on fixtures once we know.

REGISTRATION
LGFA registration is now open. This needs to be completed on the FOIREANN system only. From 2023 and going forward current registrations will expire earlier than previously. Karon will be in touch early in the week.

AWARDS NIGHT
Date will be sent out during the week.

SAFEGUARDING
Well done and thank you to everyone who attended the LGFA safeguarding workshop last Thursday in Austin Stack Park.

CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the families and friends of Michael O’ Flaherty, late of Moate , Co. Westmeath and Doon , Tralee , Donie Kelleher, late of Westmeath and Tralee and Benny Mcelligott. May their souls rest in peace.

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GAA CLUBS

St Pats GAA Club News

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Registration 2023 

Now that some of our teams have resumed training and others will be resuming shortly players and coaches, please register your membership of the Club for 2023.

One of the benefits of registering as a playing member of the GAA or LGFA via the Club is that in the event of an injury sustained playing or training resulting in medical expenses it may be possible to claim a level of refund from the GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund.

However any player seeking to benefit from the Injury Benefit Fund must be a registered member of the GAA or LGFA on Foireann at the time of injury

The respective Injury Benefit Funds are self-funded entirely from the GAA and LGFA funds with no outside involvement.

The Injury Funds are not an insurance scheme. The Injury Funds are set up to assist members with some reimbursement for medical expenses incurred due to an injury sustained playing Gaelic football.

The respective Injury Benefit Funds do not seek to compensate fully for injuries sustained but to supplement other Schemes such as Personal Accident or Health Insurance.

The GAA and LGFA Schemes only provide cover for unrecoverable losses up to the limits specified under the respective Schemes. More details can be viewed onhttps://learning.gaa.ie/InjuryFund or https://ladiesgaelic.ie/resources/injury-fund/

Foireann Mobile App 

A Foireann mobile app is now available, and this is the only official membership and communications app for GAA, LGFA & Camogie clubs. The app is available for both iOS (via the Apple Store) and Android devices (via Google Play).

The Foireann Mobile app makes it even easier to manage your Foireann profile and all the ways you interact with the Club. We ask all members to download the app as it will make it easier to manage membership, update contact details and keep up to date with team activities.

The Foireann membership and communications app is fully integrated with the Foireann membership system – members can log in on the app with their existing Foireann account to see upcoming events which includes event details for anyone in your Family.

The app also puts news, fixtures, and results in your pocket so you can stay up to date with the most important and relevant information.

Foireann is the GAA system used by clubs to manage membership and it allows members to register for membership and pay online using the Mobile app or theFoireann system at www.foireann.ie

Club Lotto 

There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €5200 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 16,18,19 & 28. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:

Kathleen Tierney Lohercannon
Marion Griffin Curragraigue
Jimmy Savage Curraheen
Dylan Walsh c/o Poff Motors
Denise Poff c/o Poff Motors
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €5300 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 12/02/2023 at 9:15 PM in Skelper Quanes club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com, Lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or at the following outlets:

O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville

Poff Motors Dingle Road

Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor

Noyeks Mile Height

Byrnesworth

Skelper Quanes

Keane’s Of Curraheen

Betty’s Bar

The Rock Inn

Many Thanks to All who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evening.

Irish Life Every Step Counts 

As of Monday, we are in the position of 28/211 of clubs participating in the Munster Challenge. Alongside the group walks keep up the healthy habits and help St Pats clock up the steps in the Irish Life ‘Every Step Counts’ virtual challenge. Great prizes to be won and healthy competition amongst the community! Download the Mylife App here & join the GAA Munster step challenge & select St Pats Blennerville to registerhttps://apps.apple.com/…/mylife-by-irish-life/id1459620652

Please spread the word & encourage the community to join in.

#healthyclubs #irelandlightsup #everystepcounts #stpatsgaa

Ireland Lights Up 

Our walking series as part of ‘Ireland Lights Up’ will continue this week hope to see you all there. We look forward to 4 more weeks of group walking Registration starts at 6pmsetting off from St Pats Clubhouse at 6.30pm sharp, don’t forget to sign in and wear your HIGH VIS jacket.

The route for this year is starting at St Pats Clubhouse V92RH98, by the canal to the marina and back again. It is a free event and refreshments afterward. No Age limit and Buggies are welcome.

Minors 

Our Minors St Pats/Kerins O Rahillys play in Tralee/St Brendan’s Minor League sponsored by Lee Strand. They are in Group A in Round 2 they play Ballymac at 3pm in Blennerville on Saturday 11th of February.

Seniors 

Our Seniors are scheduled to begin their Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League game Group B Round 1 sponsored by Lee Strand with a home game to Churchill at 12pm on Sunday 12th of February.  Please keep an eye out for changes to fixtures in O Shea’s Gala, Byrnesworth and St Pats Old Clubhouse.

Good Luck 

To Kerry Hurlers who play in their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Round 2 against Carlow in Austin Stacks Park on the 12th of February at 2pm.

Congratulations 

To Kerry Ladies who overcame Donegal last weekend in their Division 1 Round 3 game.

To Kerry Hurlers who beat Derry last weekend in their Division 2A Round 1 game.

To Kerry Seniors who overcame Monaghan in their Division 1 Round 2 game.

Sympathy 

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Jack O Sullivan Clash East, Oliver O Sullivan Dingle, Michael O Flaherty Tralee, Marian Wallace Ardfert, Maureen O Connor Dingle and Benny McElligott St Brendan’s Park.

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News

Visual Media Exhibition As Part Of Kerry Civil War Conference At Siamsa

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A Civil War Conference will take place at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee next month as part of the programme of events for a three-day conference on the conflict in the county and beyond which is part of the 2023 Decade of Centenaries Programme. Pictured at the MTU Kerry were Kate Vorko , Gabriel Pereira Da Silveira and Darragh Leen. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

A VISUAL media exhibition based on original documents and accounts from the people who were affected by the Civil War in Kerry will form part of a forthcoming conference on the conflict which takes places at Siamsa Tíre later this month.

‘Mise, le Meas’ is an innovative collaboration between visual media students from MTU Kerry Campus and Kerry College and presents a series of creative interpretations of the events of the Civil War in the county as well as the stories many combatants and survivors.

The exhibition follows months of research and preparation by students of the BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at the Munster Technological University, alongside learners of the Digital Design and Visual Communication Programme in Kerry College.

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The large format and small-scale works, both printed and digital, are based on the lives of local individuals. Included are well-known local figures such as Stephen Fuller, the sole survivor of the Ballyseedy and Private Joseph O’Brien, who was seriously injured in the trip-mine explosion at Knocknagoshel.

There is also a particular emphasis on the inclusion of women and their experience of the Civil War.

Pictured at the MTU Kerry were Katrin Hermanski , Tristin Carroll and Mieke Steinbeck. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

The stories of Cumann na mBan members, Elizabeth Dunne and Mollie O’Shea are explored, with a graphic novel format illustrating the story of the Power sisters from Tralee. The creative format promises to be of interest to a wide audience and of particular interest to local schools.

‘The students have created inspiring and diverse visual responses to Civil War narratives, focusing on original documentation and poignant letters sent and received during this tumultuous and formative period in Irish history,’ said MTU lecturer, Lisa McElligott.

The project, which is funded by the Student Transitions Fund at MTU Kerry Campus, will be opened by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD next week and will run at the Siamsa Tíre Gallery from 17 February to 1 March. Admission to the exhibition is free.

One of the co-organisers of the Kerry Civil War Conference, Bridget McAuliffe, said that Mise, le Meas will greatly complement the conference talks and discussions and will introduce key themes of the conference in a very creative way to a wide audience.

‘We are excited to be collaborating with the students who have really embraced the project. Their unique personal interpretations of the stories of some of the ordinary people of Kerry who were so impacted by the war are both thought-provoking and inspiring. They offer a very new and engaging way in which to examine the war and its legacy in Kerry,’ she said.

The Kerry Civil War Conference, which takes place on 23, 24 and 25 February, forms part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2023 and is supported by Kerry County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. For more information and bookings see www.kerrycivilwarconference.ie and www.siamsatire.com

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GAA CLUBS

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 31st January. No winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 4, 6, 11. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Terry Healy, Gerry Doyle, Marian Murphy, Megan Enright, Liz Heaphy. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,150. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto

Lotto QR Code: Another way to play our lotto……Watch out for the Lotto QR codes located around the bar. Just scan the QR code and follow the steps to play.

Kerry LGFA: Well done to Mary O’Connell and the Kerry Ladies team who made it 3 wins on the trot with a 2 point win over Donegal in Round 3 of the Lidl Ladies National League last Saturday. Their next game will be at home to Dublin on February 19th.

Allianz Football League: Kerry played Monaghan in Round 2 of the Allianz National League yesterday in Killarney and ran out easy winners 3-16 to 0-14. Both Jack Barry and Stefan Okunbor played well for Kerry. Kerry’s next game will be on February 18th, away to Mayo in Castlebar.

Allianz Hurling League: Well done to Dan Goggin, Luke Barrett and the Kerry hurling team who defeated Derry last Saturday in Round 1 of the National Hurling League Div 2A.

Senior Men’s Tralee/St. Brendans Board Fixtures: Our senior men’s team get their season underway next Sunday in Connolly Park when they take on Austin Stacks at 12pm.

U7 Training: Our u7 group were full of energy this Bank Holiday Sunday. Well done to all our players and coaches. Indoor training continues at MTU Sports Academy next Sunday from 11am.

U17 boys fixtures: The Tralee/St. Brendans Board competition starts today (Monday) when our lads travel to play John Mitchels at 2pm. Their second game is fixed for February 11th. The Minor County League is due to start on February 18th.

Sigerson Cup 2023: Damien Bourke and his UCC team finally got the better of St. Marys University on penalties last Wednesday and that sees them into the semi-final where they will take on Technological University Dublin next Wednesday at 8pm in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow.

Munster Schools U19 C Football (Boys): Best wishes to Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí who are in the Munster Final v St. Pats Castleisland next Saturday. Time and venue to be announced. There are a large number of Na Gaeil players on the panel and the team coaches are Dónal Rooney and Diarmuid O’Connor.

Bingo: Every Monday evening in Na Gaeil clubhouse at 8pm sharp. Over €1,000 in cash prizes guaranteed every week, with an accumulator jackpot in play each week. Double book €10, Single book €6, Mini book €3. Jackpot Sheets €2 each. Bus service available on 087-2817577.

Quiz: Na Gaeil Ladies will be holding a fundraising quiz in the clubhouse next Friday, February 10th at 8.30pm. There will be lots of spot prizes on the night. Table of 4 costs €20. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Scór na nÓg: We will be starting Scór na nÓg shortly. This is for kids u/17 so if there’s anyone out there who’s interested in taking part in drama, storytelling, singing or traditional music please get in touch with Margaret on 086 0855008 or Mary on 086 0806665.

Pool Tournament: The club are now taking entries for their pool tournament which will be starting this month. There’s a €10 entry fee and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. If interested please leave your name, phone number and entry fee at the bar.

Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please email nagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.

Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.

Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.

Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me atpro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.

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GAA, News, Sport

PHOTOS: Causeway GAA Celebrates Momentous Year At Social In Ballyroe

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Valerie Kiely, Ava Keane and Michaela Barrett at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Ballyroe Heights Hotel was the setting for a great celebration on Saturday night as Causeway GAA Club marked a wonderful 2022.

Around 160 of the club faithful were present for a night of fine food, entertainment and the business of awards for the achievements of the past year.

Club PRO, Fiona Flynn, said it was a great occasion for all involved in Causeway GAA to get together to celebrate a momentous year.

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“We’ve a great crowd here. Medals for the county champions will be presented, we’re also acknowledging the 40th anniversary of out four in a row championship winning team, as well as a Hall of Fame award for Maurice Leahy.

“Maurice has done marvellous work for the club over the years. He is a great ambassador for Causeway GAA. The advice, coaching and commitment to the club has been invaluable and he is a worthy recipient of the award,” said Fiona.

Awards were also presented to members of the club involved in MTU’s Ryan Cup victory, namely players Joe Diggins and Dan O’Mahony, manager Tadhg Flynn and games development officer Eamon Fitzgerald.

Guests enjoyed a great meal followed by the awards ceremony, while Heart and Soul provided the music on a fantastic night for Causeway GAA. Scroll down for photos…

Yvonne Diggins, Sharon Dooley, Mary Barrett and Gretta Sheehan at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Declan Sheehan, Alan Sheehan and Joe Diggins at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sean O’Halloran, Fiona Flynn and Paula Mulvihill at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Danielle Nealon and Billy Lyons at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Courtney Dwyer and Mark Murphy at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Finbarr Canty, Mairead Canty, John Canty, Peace Canty and Causeway GAA Chairman Jeremiah Canty at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kathleen Guerin, Catherine McHale, Catherine Goggin, Deborah Fealy and Sinead Fealy at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Causeway GAA Chairman Jeremiah Canty with Causeway’s County Championship winning captain Jason Diggins and Hall of Fame recipient Maurice Leahy at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The awards laid out at the Causeway GAA Social on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: Austin Stacks Faithful Gather For Supporters Night At Clubhouse

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Sarah Fitzgerald, Orla Fitzgerald, Caoimhe Barry Walsh, Sinead Curtin and Eimear Dillane at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT might not have been a vintage year for Austin Stacks GAA, but there was still much to celebrate for the great club in the Rock.

They were well represented on the All-Ireland winning panel, including captain Joe O’Connor, while Aoife Dillane played for the Kerry Ladies and Darragh Long was joint coach in their League winning season and journey to the All-Ireland final.

This was all celebrated at a supporters night held at the clubhouse on Saturday, where the aforementioned were presented with a memento to mark their achievements.

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The night was also an occasion to introduce new senior team head coach Billy Lee and a launch of sorts for what lies ahead in 2023.

“It’s well documented that 2022 was a tough year for us in the black and amber — less so in the green and gold it has to be said,” club chairman Shane Lynch told us.

“It’s a big challenge for us this year. We’re at intermediate level and it’s our top priority to get back to senior level. We know it’s a very tough championship — only one team (Kilcummin) has managed to bounce back to senior level at the first attempt in the past 20 years — so we’re under no illusions about the challenge that lies ahead.

“But there’s great optimism here. We have some injuries at the moment and we there’s eight players involved with Kerry teams, but that’s a great opportunity for our young guys coming through. The club has been very united since that dark day against Kenmare.”

“We’re part of St Brendans in the championship later on this year and we should have some players involved there, so we’ll be competitive in that too,” said Shane.

Knowing the club that Austin Stacks is, we can expect them to bounce back fairly quickly! Scroll down for photos…

The new Austin Stacks senior team manager Billy Lee (third from right) with the recipients of special awards at the Austin Stacks Supporters Club Night at the Clubhouse on Saturday night. From left; Dylan Casey, Greg Horan, Aoife Dillane, Darragh Long, Jack O’Shea and Joe O’Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jim Connor and Francie Breen at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jimmy Browne and Ciaran O’Connell at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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John Tobin, Cathal Healy, John Collins, John Healy, Richard Healy and Emma Conway at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dave Scanlon, Joan Casey, Lorraine Scanlon, Siobhan Power and Mike Casey at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Catherine McKivergan, Trevor Houlihan and Brian McKivergan with the Munster SFC Cup at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Debbie Cunnigham, Jonathan Lynch and Bobby Breen at the Austin Stacks awards on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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News, Sport

PHOTOS/REPORT: Warriors Outgun Killorglin And Edge Closer To The Top Four

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Alan Cantwell watched Garveys Tralee Warriors win again in the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2022/2023 – Round 14 game on Saturday…

Flexachem KCYMS 78

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 90

Daniel Jokubaitis lands a tough shot. Photo by Thomas Bradley

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors negotiated their way past Flexachem KCYMS to keep their hopes of claiming the fourth and final playoff place alive in a highly entertaining local derby encounter at a packed Killorglin Sports Complex on Saturday night.

Buoyed by the result from Cork the previous night where final playoff place rivals EnergyWise Ireland Neptune were edged out by UCC Demons in a thrilling 93-91 Leeside derby, the Warriors now are in full control of their Super League destiny.

They sit just one win behind Neptune with the prospect of a final League game showdown in Tralee now looking more likely than ever.

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In a cracking opening quarter the sides went all out on offence with Daniel Jokubaitis launching the first three of the night and Dre Jackson and Matija Jokic combining the Warriors took the early initiative. However the hosts weathered the early volley and Axels Skaistlauks, Pharoah Gordon, Liam Croke and Jani Griffith replied to edge Killorglin ahead.

Jokubaitis and Gordon exchanged major scores before former Neptune star Aleix Tarradellas cut loose with a hat trick of threes either side of trademark effort from Fergal O’Sullivan and after a frantic opening quarter the hosts led 26-23.

Dre Jackson scores on a fast breakJPG Photo by Thomas Bradley

The Warriors asserted early in the second and Eoin Quigley and Rich Dunham had the visitors back in front before scores from Kelly and Skaistlauks drew the sides level.

The shooting from distance became infectious with Liam Croke hitting his second three of the night but Fergal O’Sullivan wound up for another cracking effort from outside and backed that up to land the score of the night from beyond the arc.

Killorglin then took their chance to lift the home crowd with major scores from Kelly and Skaistlauks. Despite Quigley and Jokubaitis cutting the gap to a single point, a late double from RJ Kelly gave the hosts a very healthy 47-42 lead at the long break.

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As they did in Ballincollig last week, the Warriors catapulted out of the traps in the third quarter to turn around a five-point deficit and build a nine-point lead midway through the quarter.

Eoin Quigley winds up to dunk another score Photo by Thomas Bradley

The scores simply rained down with three threes from Jokubaitis either side of a three and an inside double from Dre Jackson and suddenly the Warriors led 58-49.

The hosts were rocked by the onslaught but scores from Gordon, Griffith and Skaistlauks kept the gap to single figures.

Matija Jokic then opened up to land four scores either side of a Quigley floated effort but Killorglin found the space and time to allow Kelly and Gordon to fire in from outside to cut the Warriors three quarter time lead to 68-60 and keep the game alive.

Fergal O’Sullivan fires in another three Photo by Thomas Bradley

The outstanding Tarradellas caught sight of the basket twice more from distance early in the fourth and when Gordon also added another major the Warriors lead was wiped out.

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Jackson lit up to restore the Warriors advantage from either side of the arc and when Fergal O’Sullivan hit his fourth three of the night the gap was back out to ten.

Matija Jokic floats in a score Photo by Thomas Bradley

Tarradellas continued to torment the Warriors rear-guard with another couple of scores either side of the arc either side of an RJ Kelly drive but Jokic capped a quality display from the Warriors with a stunning three from the top of the arc to put the contest to bed.

The hosts were in foul trouble late on and Jackson and Jokubaitis cemented the win from the free throw line and secured the 90-78 win in the end.

Rich Dunham takes flight. Photo by Thomas Bradley

Scorers:

Flexachem KCYMS: Aleix Tarradellas 20, RJ Kelly 18, Pharoah Gordon 15

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Dre Jackson 22, Daniel Jokubaitis 21, Matija Jokic 21, Fergal O’Sullivan 12

Next up for the Warriors is a home fixture against Super League newcomers EJ AllStars Sligo who make the trip to Tralee for the first time. It is the first of three home games in row for the Warriors and action gets underway at Tralee Sports Complex next Saturday night with tip off at 7.30pm.

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