.Best Art Direction winner, Ellen McSweeney pictured at Fresh Film Ireland’s Young Film Maker of the Year 2024. Photo: Don Moloney
A KERRY student has won an award at the Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards.
Ellen McSweeney won the Best Art Direction award for her short, ‘Summer’. Ellen was one of seventeen award recipients at the 2024 IYFTYs, which were broadcast on RTÉ2 on this Monday evening.
Summer is described as “a meditation on the hazy summer season, the beauty, nostalgia and joy, but also the dread, the pressure and fear of the future. The summer can’t last forever after all.”
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Now in its 28th year, the IYFTY’s, part of the esteemed Fresh International Film Festival, continues to be a beacon for aspiring filmmakers worldwide.
LEE Strand and Kerry Garda have launched the Lee Strand / Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2024.
The awards are held for youths between the ages of 13 and 21 years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.
The awards will be presented at a celebratory dinner awards ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, September 27.
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This year 20 Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live.
A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community.
The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.
A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live.
The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2024 will also be presented.
Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell stated; ”The Lee Strand / Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards is an excellent initiative to recognise the central role the country’s youth play in society’s future. It is important to recognise their excellence in the areas of charity, culture, arts, sports or caring for a friend or relative. I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support.”
Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand stated; “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since its commencement in 1998. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, May 31st 2024. Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry or are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie/garda-awards/
Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area.
Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell, An Garda Síochána.
.Kerry, Munster Minor Champions. Photo: Colbert O’Sullivan
Cork 0-13
Kerry 3-10
Kerry are Munster Minor A Champions following a deserving and thrilling win in Mallow on Sunday.
While the pitch was in excellent condition heavy rain prior to throw in made handling conditions difficult for both sides. Kerry went into the game minus a couple of key players and possible went in as underdogs.
Cork had a large contingent of last years minor panel available to them and they started the brightest with a point in the third minute. Mary Kate Smith responded for the Kingdom as both sides played positive football despite the conditions.
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As the sides kept exchanging scorers Kerry were possibly guilty early on of going for goal when a point was possibly the better option. But this didn’t knock their confidence. In fact they grew into the game and began to dominate it more as it wore on.
Katie Doe with her first point of the afternoon midway through the first half saw Kerry back in the lead. Two minutes later Kerry had their first goal.
Leah McMahon in action. Photo: Colbert O’Sullivan
Katie Doe from the penalty spot after referee Patrick Smith judged Cork to have committed a foot block. Kerry now had a four-point lead.
Cork reduced the deficit with a pointed free from Eabha Donovan but what was to follow was a Kerry goal that surprised everyone.
Kelly Enright’s long ball deceiving the Kerry forwards and Cork backs bouncing in front of Cork keeper Andrea Toye who taught it was going over for a point and ended up in the back of the net.
Kerry’s Kathryn Ryan and Cork’s Maebh Collins in action. Photo: Colbert O’Sullivan
It opened up a six-point lead and it was no more than Kerry deserved as they were the more dominant team for large parts of the first half limiting Cork to just three points from play in the first half.
Kerry added a further three points to open up an eight-point lead at the break. Cork had the advantage of the wind in the second half and were playing into the scoring end of Mallow.
They started the brightest of the two with a Maebh Collins point to reduce the deficit. Kerry was still playing with the same intensity as they had in the first but it was Cork who looked like threating for a goal.
Their first opportunity came four minutes in but Béibhinn Nic an tSithigh pulled off a magnificent save to keep them at bay. The sides exchanged points before Cork had shot number two at goal but Béibhinn Nic an tSithigh was at her best once again to keep them at bay.
Leah McMahon & Eabha O’Donovan exchanged frees as the gap remained at eight points. Mid way through the second half Kerry got their third goal of the game.
Amy Curtin who was back from injury and made a substitute appearance in the win against Clare was making her first start on Sunday rifled home to the top corner of the net to the delight of the Kerry supporters in the stand.
Kerry was now firmly in control and a lead they truly deserved. Cork as you would expect kept throwing everything at Kerry and were tapping over the scores.
Kerry’s goal was to be their last score of the game but that is not to take away from some of the excellent defending and work rate displayed by everyone of the Kerry players for the remainder of the match and indeed throughout the match.
Anna Collins leading by example showing great leadership in the final quarter when Cork kept pressing for that goal in the hope of igniting a late comeback. Cork kept the scoreboard ticking over with points from Eabha O’Donovan and Ava McAuliffe.
In the dying moments Cork had one last attack on the Kerry goal but Béibhinn Nic an tSithigh was once again alert to the danger and keep her clean sheet intact.
Shortly after referee Patrick Smith blew the fulltime whistle to the delight to the Kerry supporter, players and management. Kerry now go forward to the All Ireland Semi Final on Thursday 11th July. Details TBC.
Cork Scorers: E O’Donovan (0-08 6f), A McAuliffe (0-03), A Savage (0-01), M Collins (0-01)
Kerry Scorers: K Doe (1-03 – 1p -1f), L McMahon (0-04f), M K Smith (0-01), L O’Connor (0-02), A Curtin (1-0), K Enright (1-0)
Cork: A Toye, A O’Sullivan, A McKennedy, A Cooper, M McRae, K Goulding, A Savage, K Williamson, A Fitzgerald, B Smith, M Collins, Ó Cremin, É O’Donovan, K Carey, A McAuliffe
Subs: C Murphy for K Carey 41mins , A Sheppard for O Cremin 41mins, H Sheehy for A O’Sullivan 48mins, L Murphy for A Sheppard 58mins
Kerry: B Nic an tSithigh, A O’Donoghue, É Ní Laighinn, G Murphy, C Dwyer, S O’Donovan, L O’Sullivan, K Enright, K Ryan, A Curtin, M K Smith, L O’Connor, K Doe, L McMahon, A Collins
Subs: L Slattery for K Doe 51mins, S Colleran for C Dwyer 58mins
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 23rd April 2024. Numbers drawn were 4, 10, 18, 25. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Katherine Duggan, Dylan Seymour, John O’Connor, Kieran O’Donovan (Finch), Marian Murphy. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €1,750. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
RIP: As a mark of respect to our dear friend Moira Godley, mother of Seán U7’s and Michael U9’s, Sunday’s U5’s, U7’s and U9’s academy did not take place.
Moira was a great supporter of our club and was always a presence in the club on Sunday mornings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her children Michael and Seán, her partner Patrick and extended Godley & Scannell families at this very difficult time. May She Rest in Peace.
Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House tonight is €250 in 45 calls. We also have a Raffle and Split the Bucket at half time. Bus available on (087) 2817577. Over 18s only. Hope to see you all there for an excellent night out.
Volunteers: The club are looking for people to help out at bingo on Monday nights. If you can spare 2 hours every 5 or 6 weeks then Niamh (087-9863667) would be delighted to have you on board.
Scór: Scór is very much a ’niche’ activity within Na Gaeil. Of course we’re first & foremost a football club, but Scór is the cultural arm of the GAA and is a really great thing to be involved in – especially for kids.
It gives them confidence & is good fun! If you’re reading this & think you might like your child to be involved, please contact Margaret at 086 0855008. Or better again, if you’re a parent with maybe something to offer to our small but enthusiastic Scór committee, please get in touch….
Soccer: Congratulations to Eoin Tansley, Danny Kingston and Tom Slattery who won the Munster A final in soccer last Friday with CBS The Green defeating Ballincollig 3-1 in Carrigaline
Kerry (Ladies) Munster Championship: Well done to the Kerry Ladies, especially Deirdre Kearney, Mary O’Connell, Bríd O’Connor, Eilís O’Connor and Jadyn Lucey, who defeated Cork in Round 2 of the Munster Senior Championship last Saturday in Brosna. In Round 3 next Sunday the girls will face Waterford in Cordal at 2pm.
Kerry (Men) Munster Championship: Best wishes to Diarmuid O’Connor, Damien Bourke, Stefan Okunbor and the Kerry team in the Munster Final against Clare next Sunday in Ennis.
Kerry Hurling: Well done to the Kerry senior hurlers, especially the Na Gaeil lads, who defeated Down in Austin Stack Park yesterday in Round 2 of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Kerry U20s: The Kerry u20’s defeated Tipperary last Wednesday night in Round 3 of Phase 2 of the Munster u20 Championship in Austin Stack Park. They will play old rivals Cork in the Munster Final in Austin Stack Park this coming Wednesday at 7.30pm.
Kerry Minors: Good luck to the Kerry minors who play Cork tomorrow night (Tuesday) in the Munster championship quarter final. The game throws in at 7pm in Austin Stack Park.
Senior Men: Our senior men’s game yesterday V Gneeveguilla was postponed due to a bereavement in the Gneeveguilla club so our next game will see us away to Beaufort next Sunday in Round 6 of the Credit Union Co. League. Start time 2pm.
Senior Ladies: Our senior ladies got their third win in the Donal Curtin Cup yesterday when they beat Cromane in Killeen. Next Sunday the girls are due to play Scartaglen, venue possibly Cordal.
Return of underage training 2024: Our juveniles are back in training for the 2024 season. Contact details for the various age groups are as follows: U5’s – Denis Sugrue (087) 2808719. U7’s – Shane Moriarty (086) 8380434. U9s – Bryan O’Mahony 087 9585331. New members are always welcome and can contact the relevant team coach above.
U11 Boys: Well done to the under 11 boys on two very good performances against Milltown/ Castlemaine last Thursday evening. Both teams had a rocky start but stuck at it and had trojan second half performances.
We look forward to playing Firies away next Thursday. Our lads were delighted to be back training in Killeen yesterday morning. Plenty of running, kicking and tackling was practised ahead of that game against Firies on Thursday. Well done boys.
U15A Boys: Next Wednesday the lads will be at home to Laune Rangers in the Co. League at 6.45pm.
U15B Boys: Well done to our u15Bs who defeated Kerins O’Rahillys/St. Pats last Friday night.
Minor Co. League: Well done to our u17 boys who defeated John Mitchels last Monday night in their first game in the Central Region Division 1B. Tonight at 7pm they will host Keel/Listry in Round 2.
Girls Training: Na Gaeil Ladies juveniles (u8/u10/u12) are back training for the new season. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Eddie on 087-6791460.
U16 Girls: Good luck to our u16 girls who play Austin Stacks tonight in Connolly Park at 6.30pm in the North Kerry League.
U18 Girls: Our minor girls continue their Co. League campaign tomorrow when they are away to Legion at 7pm.
Big Screen: All National Football league and championship games will be shown live on the big screen in the bar throughout the season.
Sponsorship Opportunity: If you have a business and would like to promote it with Na Gaeil we have various sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. Enquiries to Donal (087-2577729) or Terry (086-8293261) or Colm (087-9080465) or Mike (086-2440158) or any member of the club Executive.
Club History: During the year Michael Golden spent many hours putting together a list of notable club results & other information about the club since its foundation in 1978. This can now be found on our website (www.nagaeil.ie). Click on “Club News” then “Weekly notes” and select ”Old results by Michael Golden”.
Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please emailnagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9.30am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is held every Wednesday night starting at 9pm. Everyone is welcome.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
KERRY County Council Arts Office has announced Catherine Young as Kerry County Council and Arts Council Dancer in Residence for 2024.
As a dancer and choreographer, Catherine has worked extensively in Ireland, Europe, the USA and Africa. Her choreography is heavily influenced by her explorations of African dance and has a strong sense of physicality.
During her previous residencies with Kerry County Council, Catherine established The Welcoming Project. The project welcomes new communities in Ireland, brings people together and fosters cultural integration and social inclusion through dance.
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In 2024, Catherine will continue her work as part of The Welcoming Project through weekly workshops for the Céilí Afro Dabke Ukraine initiative.
Céilí Afro Dabke Ukraine features African dance, traditional Dabke dance from Palestine/Syria and the old style Irish céilí dances as well as Ukrainian folk dances. Weekly dance workshops with live music are currently taking place in Ballybunnion, Tralee, and Dingle. The workshops are free and open to all.
It takes place on Wednesdays in Tralee, between 6pm and 7pm at the Hall in Presentation Primary School, Castle Street, Tralee, V92 X093.
A programme of workshops will also be delivered to primary schools throughout the county – coordinated and curated by Catherine.
The 2024 Dancer in Residence is co-funded by Kerry County Council and Arts Council of Ireland. As part of this year’s residency, Catherine will also continue the development of her professional work. She is currently developing a new performance entitled CISEACH | An Embodied Manifesto that involves 6 dancers and 5 musicians.
Arts Officer, Kate Kennelly welcomes the announcement with: “Over the years, Catherine has expanded Kerry’s strong reputation for dance to include contemporary works. We are delighted that through the Kerry County Council and Arts Council Dancer in Residence programme that Catherine will continue her professional and community-based projects in the County. The benefit of her work goes beyond the national and international acclaim received and positively impacts the day-to-day lives of local participants and communities.”
Catherine will be delivering an African Dance Workshop at 8pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 at Bunscoil an Chlochair in Dingle as part of the Féilie na Bealtaine programme.
To stay up to date with dance opportunities with Catherine Young follow @KerryCoArts on twitter and facebook and check out arts.kerrycoco.ie
.Young members of St Pats GAA Club are joined by Club Chairman Sean Daly, PRO Sharon Williams, sponsors Michael Moriarty 3D Personnel, George and Liam Poff Poff Motors and John Vahey Divane’s Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and John Lenihan at the launch of the Dingle Way Challenge. Photo by Dermot Crean
EXCITEMENT is growing as the St Pat’s GAA Club Dingle Way Challenge returns for 2024.
This wonderful walking event takes place on the Sunday of the June Bank Holiday weekend. The Challenge has grown in popularity over the last number of years with many walkers returning each year.
It provides for a variety of options and with an early-bird registration concession in place until May 8, the event is already proving popular.
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For more information on the routes and to register a place on the Challenge go to Dingle Way Challenge eventbrite page by clicking here.
There will be plenty of food stops, well wishers and support along the way to ensure everyone has the most enjoyable of days.
To finish the day, buses will transport everybody back to Blennerville for a well-earned BBQ with plenty ceoil agus craic. Each participant will get a registration pack on the morning and a medal when the day is done.
St Pats GAA Club would like to thank our main sponsors Poff Motors, 3D Personnel and Divanes Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for their generosity and support of this great event.
Ráthbeg was our destination on Sunday to take on the locals in round 5 of county league division 1.
There were some changes to our starting XV when both Ben Hanafin and Jack Savage were included from the outset but this boost was somewhat mitigated by the losses of the suspended Jake Foley and the injured Shane McElligott – additionally, Con Barrett was unable to line out due to an injury sustained in training during the week.
We faced the elements in the first half and found ourselves a goal down after just 3 minutes – this was after báideoir Rob O’Connor had twice thwarted the efforts of the opposition when winning both of his one on one duels with his opponents – Rathmore quickly added a pointed free before we opened our account, when the marauding Ben Hanafin, after some good combination play, fisted over.
Rathmore were on top around the middle through the good work of their captain, Brendan O’Keeffe and he had plenty of support from his half back line of Alan Dineen, Dan Murphy and Fionn Holohan.
Our resistance came mostly from our half back line of Ben Hanafin, TJ Heaphy and Daniel Bowler – Ben attacked at every opportunity and Daniel was strong and solid on the ball.
We settled well and with Darragh O’Connor and Gearóid Savage both dangerous we had cut the deficit to 2 points by the 19th minute, 1-04 to 0-05 following some good scores from Ben, Jack and Darragh – Tom Hoare, now more prominent got in the act too kicking a super score into the breeze.
However, we had now lost Darragh McElligott to injury to be replaced by Ryan ” Chucky ” Carroll and shortly afterwards, Rathmore plundered a goal which they followed with 3 points to our solitary score from Gearóid Savage.
We retired to the dressing rooms at half time, 2-07 to 0-06 in arrears but with the wind and rain at our backs in the 2nd half.
On the resumption, we introduced Conor Hayes but Rathmore continued to force the issue and led by 2-10 to 0-08 after 14 mins, our scores coming from two Darragh O’Connor frees; however, we were now beginning to build momentum with Tom Hoare more prominent, Jack a constant outlet upfront and Barry John winning lots of possession – he was regularly fouled however, but despite this, he kicked two massive points from play and as the game entered its final minutes we were now just five adrift, 2-11 to 0-12 but on top in most sectors.
The 27th minute was pivotal – Jack floated a lovely ball into Darragh and though evading his marker, his low shot was foiled with the resultant ” 45″ sailing wide.
However, we continued to drive forward with the excellent Barry John and Daniel Bowler refusing to buckle and followed with another two points as Darragh and Jack found their range – the last word however was to be with the homesters, as a close in free, was deemed to have dissected the posts despite most spectators being of a different opinion.
Final score: Rathmore 2-12
KO’R 0-15
Round 6 will see Spa come to Strand Road on Sat night next for a 7 pm throw-in.
Team: Robert O’Connor, Darragh McElligott, Ross O’Callaghan, Stephen Nix, Ben Hanafin, TJ Heaphy, Daniel Bowler, Tom Hoare, Barry John Keane, Padraig Griffin, Jack Savage, Gearóid Dillane, Gearóid Savage, Sam McCarthy, Darragh O’Connor.
Subs: Ryan Carroll, Conor Hayes, Conor O’Sullivan.
Division 6A:
We made the trip to Keel on Friday night for a game with the locals and came out on the wrong side of a 1-11 to 2-06 scoreline. We were light on numbers due to the senior game on Sunday with the game being played at 13 a side.
A home fixture vs Legion is next up with a fixture yet to be confirmed.
We would like to wish Tomás Kennedy, Ben Hanafin and Darragh O’Connor all the best on Wednesday night next, 1st May as Kerry play Cork in the Munster U20 football final in Austin Stack Park – throw-in is @ 7.30 pm.
Juvenile Academy Notes:
And we are back to headquarters!
Sunday saw us returning to Ballyrickard for the first time this year and it was great to be back playing on our pitches. Everyone enjoyed a fun filled academy learning skills, playing games and having fun with their teammates and coaches. We look forward to seeing everyone again next Sunday.
New members are always welcome to join our growing family. If you have any queries or need assistance please contact us by phone (085) 209 5001 or through our social media pages.
Under 9
U9 Boys:
The U9’s made the trip to Killorglin for their 2nd Go-Game of the year on Tuesday evening. The skills and commitment shown by both sides was a joy to watch. A big thanks to Laune Ranges for hosting and their organisation was top-notch. We look forward to playing them again in the future. This week our U9s will travel to play Rathmore on Friday evening at 6.30pm. All support is greatly appreciated.
U11 Boys
U11 Boys:
Well done to our U11 boys who played St. Pats Thursday evening in another round of go games. Both teams showed great skills and team work throughout. Huge thank you to St. Pats for hosting us. This week the U11s play Dingle at home on Thursday 2nd May at 6.30pm. All support is welcome.
Fixtures for the week beginning 29th April 2024:
Monday 29th April
U15 Co League Division 9C Round 5
Legion B V KOR/St.Pats B (Away)
Kick off at 7pm
U17 Central Region Round 3
An Ghaeltacht V KOR/St.Pats (Away)
Kick off at 7pm
Wednesday 1st May
U15 Co League Division 7A Round 3
St Michael’s/Foilmore/Skellig V KOR/St.Pats
In Foilmore kick off at 7pm
Thursday 2nd May
U11 Go Games
KOR V Dingle in Ballyrickard at 6.30pm
Friday 3rd May
U9 Go Games
Rathmore v KOR (Away)
Kick off at 6.30pm
Registration: All juveniles need to be registered at this stage if you have not done so can you please register asap. If you need any assistance or have any queries please contact us through any of our social media platforms or ask a coach/committee member at training. We are happy to help.
Kerins O’Rahillys Summer Camp 2024:
Save the date :
Kerins O’Rahillys Summer Camp will take place from 6th August to 9th August 2024. More details to follow, keep an eye on our social media
Shane Enright with Under 10 girls.
Ladies
U12 Girls:
Our U12 Girls had two games this week @ home to Churchill and away to Stacks. Two excellent games of football. The girls are getting better and better each week putting in massive effort in training with big numbers each week and we as coaches can see the work the girls are putting in on the field in their games. The work rate from everyone is brilliant and the girls are enjoying themselves most of all. Training continues Monday and Wednesday this week.
Under 16
U16 Girls
Our U16 Girls started the week on a great note with a win on Monday evening against Austin Stacks in the 2nd Round of the North Kerry League in Connelly Park. It was a tough battle as always but on the day we came out on top winning. Everyone put in massive effort and teamwork throughout the game. Final Score was:
Kerins O’Rahillys 2 -12
Austin Stacks 1-6
We continued Tuesday evening for a light session followed by full training on Thursday in Ballyrickard. No gym this week as we felt the girls deserved the break, back to work this Tuesday to get ready for our next game on Thursday evening at home to Listowel. All support is welcome.
Senior ladies:
Well done to our Senior Ladies who had a great battle Sunday against Mitchell’s in the Donal Curtin cup Round 3 which finished in a draw. Massive work put in by everyone and great to see such fantastic teamwork throughout the game.
Hard luck to the U14 Kerry Ladies B Team at the weekend who lost their final to Cork on Saturday. Representing Kerins O’Rahillys on the day was Sophie and Lexi, both U14 players and their Mentor Rachel Hayes (U16 Coach). We are all very proud of you.
Kelly Fitzgerald and Aoibhinn O’Connor McCarthy Kerry Ladies Minors Munster Champions
Congratulations to the Minor Kerry Ladies who won their game against Cork on Sunday, especially club members Kelly Fitzgerald and Aoibhinn O’Connor McCarthy on their win and becoming Munster Champions. We are so proud to have our own players part of the Kerry Ladies Squads.
Please note Early Bird registration is extended till after the Bank Holiday.
We are pleased to announce that our Dingle Way Challenge is back for another year. This event takes place on Sunday 2nd of June.
Please find details of the two routes below we have available this year for you to choose from.
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first timer, looking for a challenge this year’s Dingle Way Challenge promises an unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of the West Kerry peninsula.
The allure of the 2024 Dingle Way Challenge lies in the diverse landscapes of the routes. For the Ultra route (42Km) starting at Coumeenole, through the lovely town of Dingle, onto Lispole and finishing in Annascaul.
The Standard Route (30Km) will start at beautiful Ventry beach, through the lovely town of Dingle, onto Lispole and finishing in Annascaul.
Register on-line through eventbrite, registration closes on Tuesday 7th of May.
Early Bird option: €70 Finishes Tuesday 7th of April; €75 from after 7th of May.
(transaction charge will be added)
Check in on the morning of 2nd June will be in St Pat’s GAA Club, Blennerville, Tralee and buses will be available to take you to the start points of the Routes. More detailed information on theeventbrite page Dingle Way Challenge 2024 Tickets, Sun 2 Jun 2024 at 05:00 | Eventbrite.
Since our Eventbrite page went live, many have booked their place. There are limited numbers for this event so be quick you don’t want to miss this great day out!
Club Lotto
There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €2200 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 11, 18,22 & 27. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Ella Fitzgerald c/o Poff Motors
2. Julie & June c/o Betty’s Bar
3. Michael Jordan Blennerville
4. John O’Sullivan Caherslee
5. Collette Savage Annagh
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2300 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 05/05/2024 at 9pm in Keane’s of Curraheen club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0from 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 night.
Kerry Coiste na nÓg
On Friday Night last week there was an appreciation night held for former members to recognise their dedication and committee they showed to Coiste Na nÓg over the past number of years.
On the night seven former members were presented with awards among them was our very own Tadhg O’Halloran who was recognised for his work. Tadhg served for ten years, one year as Football Co-Ordinator, five as Board Secretary and four as Board Vice Chairman & CCC Chairman.
Congratulations to all who got awards on Friday night it is a great achievement and you all deserved to be recognised. Tadhg is valued member of St Pats club as County Board Delegate for us and as Hearing Committee Member for Kerry GAA.
Derrymore Beach Clean Up
A clean up of Derrymore Beach organised by Curraheen Community Council will take place this Friday evening May 3rd at 6.30pm, at the car park. Your help would be appreciated. Gloves litter pickers and bags would be provided.
Blennerville/Ballyard Community Games
Congratulations to our quiz team Sean Lynch, Conor Reidy, Roisín Sheehy, Thomas Colivet, Ben Walsh, and James Daly who came third on Friday night last.
Juvenile Academy
St Pats Football Academy had its last session in MTU, our academy will now take place every Sunday Morning in St Pats Blennerville V92 RH98 from 10.30am-11.30am. Open to all boys and girls from Under 5 to Under 13. Contact Michael for further information on 086-3855428. Come along any Sunday, All New Members welcome!
U5
Well, done to all our Under 5s and parents for our early start in the MTU this week. We had another energetic session with practice of all our movement & ball skills. Very well done to Rian & Bria who tried very hard & showed the practice at home is paying off!
We’re looking forward to getting back to St Pats Astroturf next week for our Academy at 10.30am.
U7
Great numbers today for an early morning start in MTU. The skills are really improving with all the lads where we focused on handpassing today. Well, done to Colin who was our player of the week.
U8 Girls
We had a great session we worked on our hook kicking and the girls have obviously been practicing very hard as we finished off with a very competitive game where some of the points and goals wouldn’t have been out of place in Croke park.
U9 Boys
Our U9’s had a great week this week with a trip back To Castlegregory for another round of Go Games on Tuesday evening. We had 3 teams playing and they all had 4 great games. Then on Sunday morning they were back to Academy training where they had another fun session. Their skills are improving every week, and we ask them to practice their skills at home every day during the week.
U10 Girls
Another great turnout for an early morning session this morning, great to see all the girls showing great enthusiasm, skill and having fun. Today we focused on a new skill, the hook shot/pass and the girls did very well for their first time trying and their shooting skills were off the charts.
This week’s player of the week was Cara, who showed great skill and enthusiasm as she does every week. Well, done Cara. Just a quick reminder that we will be back training on the pitch in Blennerville next week and I will forward on details during the week. See you all next week girls! Regards Coaches
U11 Boys
St Pats U-11’s had a match at home last Thursday evening against Kerins O’Rahillys in Round 3 of the Lee Strand Co League Go Games. We had a great turnout and were again able field two teams.
We had two very enjoyable games with some great skills on show especially our kick passing, tackling and goal scoring. Well, done to all our players involved on the night. Our next game is this Thursday 2/5 at home to Castlegregory we will be in contact with parents with details of same. It’s important ye all continue to attend our training sessions and keep practicing your skills at home during the week. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!
U12 Girls
Well, done to our U12 girls who played very well in an exciting game in Blennerville this evening against Churchill’s Black team. The girls showed further improvement from last week’s game and finished very strong in the final quarter for the second week in a row. Special mention to U10 player Emily who played her first game for the u12’s and was fantastic.
Thanks to Churchill GAA for a sporting game, to the parents for coming to cheer on the girls and to referee Dell White for officiating.
We play Austin Stacks in the final group game of the North Kerry U12 Go Games group stage in two weeks’ time. The girls also had a productive training session up at the MTU last Sunday. The theme of the session was kicking where we worked on the skill itself in small groups and then in a game setting which the girls really enjoyed. Keep up the practice at home girls!
U13
We had our final game in phase one of the County league last Sunday evening in Blennerville. It was a late kick off on a cold evening and our boys got off to a slow start. We were up against a big, fast Scartaglin side.
Unfortunately, we were very subdued, and could not get up to the pace of the game, allowing Scartaglin to build a lot of scores in the first half. We regrouped at half time and challenged the boys to do better.
To their credit they responded well and competed much better in the second half, won a lot more contests and got some good scores. We won the second half, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap and Scartaglin had a well-deserved win. Thanks to Scartaglin for playing the game in a sporting manner. We are back training at 6pm Monday night.
U17
Our U17 came away with a win against Ardfert last Monday night. Their next game takes place away on Monday Night at 5pm against An Gaeltacht in An Gaeltacht.
Senior
St Pats winning streak comes to an end. There was great teamwork coming from Gary Savage who plucked the ball from a strong Duagh defence to pass it to Conor Enright who with quick thinking hand passed over the Duagh opposition into the hands of Darragh Moriarty and finished the ball into the back of the goals.
Duagh added two quick points, St Pats never gave up despite strong opposition. Scores coming from Jack Moriarty and David Moriarty each getting into their rhythm to add to the scoring. Duagh put a goal and two more points on the board.
Brian Murphy had a clash with a Duagh player which caused him to come off injured within the last fifteen minutes of the game. There was a final goal and two points scored by Duagh, St Pats narrowed the gap down to two points between the teams. St Pats 1-04 Duagh 2-06
Duagh began the second half with determination that appeared too strong for St Pats, Scores from Eoin Greaney and Fergal O’Brien doing their best to keep the space small. There was support available from Gary Savage, Thomas O’Sullivan, and Thomas Nicholson.
Duagh proved too strong and took the lead in the final few minutes of the game. Full Time St Pats 1-08 Duagh 2-18
Subs Used: Conor Enright for Brian Murphy (Injured), Mikey Doody for Dylan Griffin, Adrian Greaney for Tommy Nicholson, Cillian O’Riordan for Gary Savage, and Niall McCarthy for Thomas O’Sullivan.
Our seniors Credit Union County League Round 6 game is against Asdee on Saturday 4th of May at 7pm in Asdee.
Congratulations
To Blennerville Girls Basketball team who won in their Girls Shield Final last week.
Speedy Recovery
To Brian Murphy who came off injured against our Duagh Match at the weekend.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of John (Josh) Cusack Oakpark & Blennerville, Moira Godley Racecourse Lawn & Ballyheigue, Marie Healy née Leahy Castle Demesne and Rose Switzer née Burkett Oakpark.
.Tralee Parnells U11s that played Ballyheigue last Saturday
U11 Hurling
Well done to all the u11 boys who travelled to Ballyheigue for a very competitive & sporting game with the hosts last Saturday. Training continues every Tuesday at 6:30pm in Caherslee. All welcome!
U12 Camogie
The under 12 camogie squad have now returned to training. The girls train on Tuesday evenings in Caherslee from 6.30 to 7.30pm.
New players born in 2012 and 2013 are welcome to come along and give camogie a try. Hurleys and Helmets are available to borrow from the club for any player who wants to try it out.
Tralee Parnells U16s who played Causeway in the 1st round of Co League in the first ever match played in Parnells new pitch in Pairc na Darach, Oakpark
U16 Camogie / Pairc na Darach
Club history was made last Thursday evening when the first competitive game was played by Tralee Parnells in the Páirc na Darach pitch at Tralee Sports Complex.
Our U16’s ladies played Causeway in the first round of the County League coming away with a comprehensive win. Thanks to Causeway and John Ross for refereeing. Huge thanks to Mike Roger O Sullivan and all those involved getting Pairc na Darach pitch ready over the past number of Monday evenings for this historic event!
Particular thanks must go to Ger Reidy, Paudie Sugrue, Philip Hanafin, Aidan Dunne, Dermot Reen, Tom O’Brien and David Brick for their efforts. Special mention also to Carmel Maloney, Seamus Cadogan and Stephen Buttimer and all those involved in making Pairc na Darach an integral part of Tralee Parnells future.
Academy Training
Academy training for U7s to U11s boys and girls continues every Friday evening in Caherslee GAA grounds from 6pm.
All newcomers are welcome to come and give hurling and camogie a try. From Friday 3rd May, we hope to have a tea/coffee station where parents can come and say hello and mingle while the boys and girls are well looked after by our excellent coaches.
Cul Camp
The summer Cul Camps are open for booking at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/. There are still a few places left for the Tralee Parnells camp 12th to 16th August.
Senior Hurling
It’s been over a century since Tralee Parnells competed at the highest level in Kerry hurling, but our players are ready to do the jersey proud.
On Monday 22nd April in Garveys Supervalu, the draw was made for the 2024 County Senior Hurling Championship. The club is really looking forward to taking on Lixnaw and Abbeydorney in the Senior Championship which starts in June.
On the field last Friday in Kilmoyley, our Seniors, short a number of regulars, were comprehensively beaten by the home team in Round 6 of the County Senior Hurling league. This Friday in Caherslee at 8pm, we welcome Causeway in Round 7.
Schools Camogie
Well done to our Parnells players who played with Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk in the Munster Junior B Cup Final last Thursday.
They had a fantastic performance showing some unbelievable determination & drive to get to every single ball. St Brogans of Bandon were a very strong and older Junior team than Mounthawk and we hope they will come back next year to bring the Munster cup to Kerry!! Well done to Martina Lawless involved with developing Camogie in Kerry Schools.
Kerry Senior Hurling
Congratulations to the Kerry Hurlers, including Darragh Reen and Morgan Madden, on a great win over Down in Round 2 of the Joe McDonagh Cup in Tralee last Sunday and we wish them the best of luck against Laois in Tralee next Sunday.
Kerry Minor Hurling
Well done to Parnells players Cian Harris, Dan Maloney, Eoghan Costello and William Somers who lined out for Kerry vs Kildare last weekend in the final round of the Leinster Minor Championship.
In what was a must win game, unfortunately Kerry were beaten by 2-15 to 1-15. All the boys got game time and performed excellently and did themselves and the club proud in the Kerry jersey.
Kerry U14 camogie
Well done to our Tralee Parnells players who played Cork last Saturday in an U14 Development game in Crotta. Unfortunately it wasn’t Kerry’s day but better days to come. Well done to Cork.
Kerry Senior Camogie
Well done to the Kerry ladies who beat Clare last Saturday and are now through to the Munster Final where they will face Cork.
Lotto
Lotto Draw Results from last Monday 22nd April: 15, 22, 26,28
No winner of the Jackpot.
Lucky dip winner of €25: Mike Roger O’Sullivan
Next draw Monday 6th May at 8pm with a Jackpot of €1000
Thanks to all players for their continued support.
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 5
Dingle 0-8 Ballymacelligott 4-09
Venue: Páirc an Ághasaigh Date: 28th April 2024
Ballymac took on a depleted Dingle team on Sunday in Pairc an Ághasaigh. Brian Lonergan from Ballymac scored a goal six minutes into the first half. A second goal from a penalty taken by Aidan Breen in the sixteenth minute consolidated the lead. With four minutes to go, Ballymac led: 2-0 to 0-4. Aidan Breen and Donal Daly added a point each before the halftime whistle blew.
Half Time Score: Dingle 0-4 Ballymacelligott 2-2
One minute into the second half Seán Rice scored Ballymac’s third goal. Aidan Breen (F) and Donal Daly added two more points. Dingle scored two points. Brian Lonergan and Matthew Flaherty traded points. The score was 0-7 to 3-05 with six minutes left. Aidan Breen and Darragh Regan added a point each, as did Michael Geaney for Dingle. Vinnie Horan scored a goal and a point. Michael Herlihy scored the last point of the game.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Sean Rice (1-0), Daniel O’Shea, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Eoin Creedon, Adam Sheehy, Shane Gilroy, Aidan Breen (1-3), Niall Collins, Vinnie Horan (Capt) (1-1) Micheál Reidy, Daire Keane (0-) Donal Daly (0-2) Brian Lonergan, (1-1) ,
Substitutes Used: Brian Cassidy, Darragh Regan (0-1), Michael Herlihy (0-1), Jonathan Brick and Maurice O’Connell.
Next weekend we welcome top-of-the-table Dr Crokes to Ballymac. Check social media later in the week for time and venue.
The Credit Union SFL Div 6B Round 5
Ballymacelligott 2-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 2-12
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: 27th April 24
This was a vital game for Ballymacelligott and Kenmare. A win for Kenmare would see them top the table and a win for Ballymac would have them joint second with Kenmare. Ballymacelligott were in full flight in the first half. Kenmare fought back in the second half and came within a point of winning.
The Ballymacelligott team were overjoyed to play this Round 5 game at home in Ballymacelligott. After the unprecedented bad weather, it was great to see- our main pitch in such great condition.
Ballymacelligott playing with the strong breeze cruised through the first half. The Half-time score was 2-09 to 0-5. Ballymac’s goals coming from Shane McGillicuddy and Darragh Regan
Half Time score was: Ballymacelligott 2-09 to Kenmare Shamrocks 0-5
Ballymac started the second half without Brian Cassidy who played so well at centre back in the opening half. The Kenmare players returned on the field like men transformed with Cian O’Connor number 24 leading the charge and opening the scoring with a point.
Darragh Regan added one for Ballymac and Kenmare added another. Following a foul on Maurice O’Connell Kenmare were down to fourteen. Michael Herlihy scored a point from the resulting free. It was now 2-11 to 0-7.
Kenmare scored a goal and a point in quick succession. Maurice O’Connell added a point for Ballymac and an incredible point from Shane McGillicuddy from 40 yards out. This was the home side’s last score of the game with Kenmare dominating from here on.
Kenmare scored a goal and a point and this left four points between the teams with ten minutes left. Kenmare clawed back three more points. The score now was 2-13 to 2-12
Kenmare failed to score from a 45 in the 27th Minute of the game. Ballymac surely would have lost the game but for two great saves on the line by Cian Godley and Mike Herlihy in the dying minutes. Ballymac held on and won by a point.
Ciarán Brosnan cornerback, and Cian Godley, full back, defended like lions, especially in the last quarter of the game. Brian Cassidy and Shane McGillicuddy (Injured) were big losses. Darragh Regan, Mike Herlihy, and Maurice O’Connell worked exceptionally hard in the forwards.
Considering the way the game went, it was a good result for our team who notched up terrific scores in the first half combined with great defending, when it mattered at the end of the game.
Full Time: Ballymacelligott 2-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 2-12
Team and scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Cian Godley, Jonathan Brick, Cathal White, Eoin Culloty, Skye Lynch (0-1) Cathal Culloty (0-1), Darragh Regan (1-4), Shane McGillicuddy(1-1), Michael Herlihy(0-4) Conor Brick, Jack Tobin , Maurice O’Connell (0-2).
Subs Used: Brian Godley, Diarmuid Lynch, Jamie Burke, Michéal Savage, and James Carmody.
Next weekend the team travels to play St Michael’s Foilmore. Time, date, and venue to be confirmed.
Kate and Anna Collins after their win with Kerry Minors
Minor Ladies
Congratulations to Anna and Kate Collins and their Kerry Minor Ladies team on their victory in the Munster Minor A final over Cork in Mallow today.
Minor Boys
Our Minor Boys are playing Churchill away in Churchill tomorrow Monday at 7pm in the next round of the Central Region
Under 13 Boys
U13 Boys has 2 good wins this week.
On Sunday we played Legion in div3 of the county league and won 5-10 to 2-17.
Then, on Friday 26th we played Desmond’s in Castleisland in div12 and won 5-16 to 2-6. Thanks to some of the u11 boys for helping out.
Under 11 boys
Our under 11 boys played Austin Stacks in Connolly Park on Thursday in the next round of the Go Games.
Well done to everyone some great games were played.
under 9 Boys at go games
Under 9 Boys
Well done to the 22 U9 boys who travelled to Ardfert on Thursday evening. Each boy played 3 games and the improvement week on week is fantastic to see. Thank to Ardfert for hosting and to the parents for driving. Keep up the practice at home.
new Academy members
Academy
For many in Academy it was a welcome return to our main pitch this week after starting our season in the MTU. But for the newest recruits to our Under 5’s, it was a momentous occasion for them and their families as they stepped out on to the pitch for the very first time. Here’s to them, the future of our Club and Community!
New starters or returning players always welcome at our Academy.
Swap Shop
Swap Shop open next on Sunday 5th May 2024 during Academy time at the main field or in committee room (under the stand) depending on weather. This is an opportunity for you to bring any used but good quality GAA gear- Ballymacelligott or other for the shop. At present, we have a range of football boots from 3.5 to size 7s. We also have skins and other GAA tops. Come check out.
Lotto
On Monday 22nd April Maureen O’Shea, with Bridget Leen on Camera, drew the lotto number live from our Club rooms in Arrabella.
The Numbers drawn were: 6, 8,11, and 22.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7400.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00-Therese Baily C/O Paula Silles
€20.00 -Jack Blake sold at Ballymac V Spa Game
€20.00 -Eddie O’Connell C/O Paula Silles
Next week’s Jackpot is €7500.00
The draw will take place on Monday 28th April 2024.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on this link
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop and O’Riadas Bar.
Pop €5.00 into the envelope with your name and contact details. We’ll generate a quick pick of 3 lines for you! You will be automatically entered into the draw. It couldn’t be easier!
The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Get all the latest news from Ballymacelligott GAA Club here:
Senior Men – Our Division 2 team played at home to Templenoe on Sunday. The game ended in a draw on a scoreline of 1 goal and 9 points a piece.
This was followed by the Division 6 fixture v Milltown/Castlemaine which also ended in a draw on the same scoreline! Special word of mention to the team and management of our Under 8/10 girls team who gave a wonderful display of football at half-time in the Division 2 fixture.
Next weekend our Division 2 team are away to Listowel on Saturday evening and our Division 6 team are away to Beaufort. Please see social media during the week to confirm times.
Senior Ladies – A rip roaring local derby justifiably ended all square between 2 teams who gave everything in front of a large attendance in this Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup Round 3 clash played in Kerins O Rahilly’s on Sunday last. Despite playing into a slight wind in the first half, the home side settled the better and points from Katie Nix and Orlaith Mc Kenna had them 2 in front in the opening five minutes.
Niamh Myers settled the visitors with 2 pointed frees to have the teams level after ten minutes but a sweeping move from Kerins O Rahillys ended with Katie Nix blasting the ball to the net and when Cliodhna Hayes added a point almost immediately the home side looked to be taking a stranglehold of the game.
A brace of points from Grace Hamilton and a point from play from Niamh Myers narrowed the gap to a single point after twenty minutes before the home side added a point from Katie Nix and then scored their second goal through Sophie Hassett to edge them 5 points to the good.
John Mitchels responded when Diana O Keeffe found Niamh Myers with a long delivery and the full forward finished with aplomb to the net from the 13-metre line. Myers added a point from a free and just on the half time whistle Ciara Falvey Byrne scored the equailser following good work from Shauna Hannafin to leave the half time score, Kerins O Rahillys 2-04 John Mitchels 1-07.
The home team with wind assistance began the second half just as they started the first and Sophie Hassett scored a lovely point from play on the fifth minute to edge them back in front.
John Mitchels responded and following good interplay between Ashleigh Murphy and Aoife O Brien, Sarah Kilgallen was fouled and from the resultant free, Rachel Kilgallen restored parity.
Sophie Hassett edged the home side back in front after 15 minutes before Jamie Finnegan combined with Simi Ogungbesan who fed Clara O Dowd and after Clara was fouled, Niamh Myers levelled matters from the resultant free.
With Kerins O Rahillys going on the offensive the John Mitchels defence and in particular goalkeeper, Kayleigh Collins, Erica O Connor, Anna Murphy, Emma Carmody, Tanya O Connor and Julie Foley really stood defiant to keep them at bay.
With five minutes remaining Niamh Myers found Ava Buckley with a deft pass and Buckley scored a wonderful goal from just inside the 13-metre line to put the visitors a goal to the good.
The home side responded with points from Cliodhna Hayes and a pointed free from Sophie Hassett to leave the minimum between the teams and just on the call of time Cliodhna Hayes landed an incredible long range free to ensure that honours were even following a fantastic game of football.
Minor Team – Our Minor Boys played Na Gaeil in the Central League last Monday evening. Na Gaeil won by a goal.
We play Na Fianna on Monday April 29th at 7pm at home in Ballyseedy. Congratulations from all in John Mitchels to Gearoid White and David Sargent on being selected for the Kerry GAA Minor Panel. Best of luck to the Kerry Minor Team and Management for their 2024 campaign from all at the club.
Academy – Well done to all the boys and girls who had a great training session. We take a break next weekend due to the Bank holiday but keep up the practice at home!
Under 9 Boys – John Mitchels U9 Boys travelled to Beaufort to play some noncompetitive Go Games on Sunday morning last. Both side’s played three teams each ensuring all players got plenty of football.
It was fantastic to see all team’s displaying some great skills, with some brilliant defending & scoring from all team’s!!Our sincere thanks to Beaufort for being excellent hosts and we look forward to having you in to us in Ballyseedy in the near future.
John Mitchels Sunday Morning Juvenile Academy takes a well earned break the May Bank Holiday Weekend and will resume as normal on May 12th.
Under 8s and 10s Girls – We take a break next Sunday due to the long weekend. Well done to all of the players who gave a wonderful display of football in Ballyseedy on Sunday at half-time in our Senior Mens game.
Under 14 Girls – There was no game this weekend. Our girls will play a challenge game v Milltown Castlemaine on Tuesday in Miltown. Throw in at 6.30pm. Please be there 6.15pm.
Under 12 Girls – No games this week but training continues as normal this Tuesday from 6 to 7pm. We play Na Gaeil next Sunday at 9.30am away in round 3 of the North Kerry league.
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Under 11 Boys – Our latest match saw us play Ardfert on a wet Thursday evening away in the Ardfert Recreation Centre on what has to be said was a lovely playing surface. We enjoyed two well contested games with end to end football on show.
The Mitchels boys are getting used to playing together and were able to string together some lovely passages of play. Our defense coped well under pressure and grew into the games. Well done to both sides on a thoroughly enjoyable game.
A big thank you as always to all the parents who travelled with their children and provided wonderful encouragement to our teams. We trained well on Sunday and the coaches are happy with the players commitment and effort.
Parents will receive details of the next match for this age group via Whatsapp which is due to be at home to Ballyduff. We will take a break from training on the May bank holiday Sunday so that the players and parents can enjoy a well earned break. Until then kids are encouraged to practice their ball skills at home. Watch those windows!!
Under 13 Boys – We played a strong Milltown/Castelmaine team on Friday evening. Well done to our visitors who went away with the win. Our boys battled hard but it was not our evening. Training continues on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.
We look forward to phase 2 of our campaign which starts on May 12th building on the great work and commitment shown by the players so far this season.
Under 15 Boys – Our Green Team played Firies in Farranfore on Sunday evening. Well done to Firies who won on the day. Our Gold Team play Crokes at home on Wednesday at 6pm and are away to Milltown/Castlemaine on Friday at 6pm. Training times TBC.
Under 16 Girls and Minors – John Mitchels Under 16s travelled to Ballyduff on Saturday evening in the North Kerry League Division 3 game.
Against a very strong, fit Ballyduff team, it was always going to be a difficult task, particularly as Mitchels were missing a number of key players. And with the wind behind them in the first half, Ballyduff started strongly, scoring 2 early goals to give them a definitive edge.
After the first quarter, coaches Brian, Denis and Martin made a number of tactical changes, which helped close down Ballyduff’s dangerous full forward. Mitchels were working hard around the middle of the field, with Nadya, Eva and Ellie working hard, but they were getting little room to operate up front where the Ballyduff defence was very tight.
The second half saw Mitchels benefit from the wind and helped the ball move in quickly. They also tightened up in defence, through Eabha, Nicole and Sadhbh and this severely limited the opportunities for Ballyduff.
Injuries during the game also saw Mitchels lose key players, and they kicked a number of wides from close range, before Nadya closed the scoring with a good point.
A tough challenge from a very strong Ballyduff team, but it was heartening to see the team compete right until the final whistle. Training for our Minor Girls and Under 16s continues on Monday and Thursday this week.
Bingo – Continues Wednesday and Friday at 8.30PM at the John Joe Sheehy Road. Over 18s only. ID must be provided on request.
Lotto – There was no winner of our lotto jackpot which this week was €3,200.00. This weeks numbers were 6, 8, 18 and 21. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners – Paddy O’Mahony, Karen Sweeney and Anita O’Sullivan. Next weeks jackpot is €3,250 and we would ask you to please support this important fundraiser for the club.
Membership – Membership is now due for 2024. You can pay online through Clubforce or call to our Club Registrar Georgie Lowe on Sunday from 11 am to 12 noon weekly.
Sympathies – We express our sincere sympathies to those who have recently experienced bereavement. We especially remember the families of Rose Switzer, Moira Godley, John Cusack and Moira Healy.
