Daily Archives: May 6, 2024

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

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The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 6
Ballymacelligott 1-10

Dr Crokes 4-12

Venue: Ballymacelligott   Date: 4th May 2024

Round 6 of the County League was a welcome return to our home ground for our senior team and supporters. The opposition was top of the table Dr. Crokes who proved why they were top of the table with a decisive win in Ballymacelligott on Saturday evening.

The crucial score in the game proved to be a second goal conceded by Ballymacelligott just before halftime. Up to that point, Ballymac were losing by two points and doing well.

It was a lovely evening for football in Ballymacelligott on Saturday evening,  and it was a privilege, for us to welcome Patrick O’Sullivan, The Chairman of the Kerry County Committee to our home ground.

Dr Crokes took the lead, which they never lost, with two points from Cian McMahon and Micheal Burns. Ballymac’s first point came from Daire Keane and this was immediately followed by a goal from Daithi Casey and a point from Mikey Casey for Dr Crokes.

The Ballymac lads recovered well from this setback and Brian Lonergan scored a point and helped secure the ball and pass to Niall Collins who scored the home side’s third point. Aidan Breen added another point for Ballymac.

Micheal Burns and Mikey Casey added two for Crokes. With seventeen minutes gone Dr Crokes were leading 1-5 to 0-4.

Darragh Regan and Aidan Breen scored two more points for Ballymac. Michael Burns added one for Dr Crokes.

Two more points, from Aidan Breen and Michael Herlihy and there were just two points between the teams. In the 29th minute, Dr Crokes scored that crucial goal that came from a free taken by Micheal Burns.

Half Time Score: Ballymacelligott 0-8 Dr Crokes 2-07.

Dr Crokes took the momentum from the first half and added 2 goals and three points to the scoreboard before Ballymac scored their first point twenty minutes into the half from Vinnie Horan.

This period saw Dr Crokes at their best with superb passing and accuracy at every level. Ballymac went on to score another point and a goal from Captain Vinnie Horan. Dr Crokes added two more points before the final whistle.

Full-Time Score:  Ballymacelligott 1-10  Dr Crokes 4-12

Despite losing the game there were some great individual performances from our players, Sean Rice and Cian Counihan in the backs, and Vinnie Horan, Brian Lonergan, and Daragh Regan in the forwards.

Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Sean Rice, Brian Cassidy, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Eoin Creedon, Adam Sheehy, Michéal Reidy, Aidan Breen (0-3), Niall Collins (0-1), Vinnie Horan (Capt) (1-2) Michael Herlihy (0-1), Darragh Regan(0-1), Brian Lonergan (0-1), Daire Keane (0-1)

Substitutes Used: Shane Gilroy, Maurice O’Connell, Cathal White, Skye Lynch, Jamie Burke.

We wish Tadhg Brick, Donal Daly and Cathal Dunne speedy recoveries from their injuries.

We wish to thank our supporters and the Dr Crokes supporters who contributed to our lotto on Saturday evening. We value your support.

Senior Ladies 

Hard Luck to the Senior Ladies on their loss to Castleisland Desmonds today.

Huge Congratulations to our own Roisin Rahilly on her Championship Debut for the Kerry Senior Ladies in Sunday’s win versus Waterford.

Well Done to Roisin we are all so proud of you and thank you to all those who have coached and supported Roisin over her formative years in the club from Academy all the way to Senior. We would also like to wish her a speedy recovery from her hamstring injury.

Minor Ladies 

Our Minor Girls qualified for the Division One semi final following a draw away to Cromane

Final score Cromane 3-12 Ballymac 4-9.

Best Wishes to our Minor Ladies in their Division 1 County League Semi Final in Ballymac Tuesday night at 7pm versus Red Hot favourites Castleisland Desmonds.

Under 16 girls

Our U16’s take on Beale in North Kerry League on Wednesday Evening in Ballymac at 7pm.

Under 15 girls

Best Wishes to our U15 Ladies playing in Feile tomorrow evening in John Mitchels on Bank Holiday Monday.

Minor Boys

Last Tuesday evening was great occasion for club minor player Jack Joy who made his competitive county minor debut against Cork in the Munster Minor Championship. Jack contributed very well to help get Kerry over the line chipping in with a very important point in the second half.

It was also a great honour for his family and the club where his football journey began. We wish Jack and Eoin Moriarty, who is also on the panel, the very best of luck in season ahead. Best of luck this week as he is named on team who play Tipperary in Semple Stadium in Thurles.

Micheal Quirke and Eoghan Joy

Under 16 Boys

Well done to Micheal Quirke and Eoghan Joy who played with North Kerry on Sat

Jack Collins Darragh Mc Mahon

Under 15 boys

Well done to Jack Collins and Darragh McMahon who both played their part in the Kerry North u15 victory over Meath in Moneygall on Sat

Under 13 Boys

U13 Ballymac v Legion Sunday the 12th @ 18.45

Ballymac blue v Moyvane B Tuesday 14 @18.30.

Under 11 boys

Our under 11 boys played Laune Rangers on Thursday in the next round of the Go Games.

Well done to everyone some great games were played.

Academy

We had great numbers on Sunday morning, thanks for understanding the time change due to the Senior Ladies game

New starters or returning players always welcome at our Academy.

Mothers and Others

Our Mothers and Others are braving the pitch again this coming Tuesday 7th at 7pm! All are welcome to come and try a few basic skills and have some fun. Absolutely no previous GAA experience needed! Just over 25 years of age and open to meeting new people in a healthy environment. See ye at the training Pitch

Swap Shop

Swap Shop open on Sundays 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 29th April, Veronica O’Donnell and Maureen O’Shea conducted the lotto draw at our club rooms in Arrabella. The Numbers drawn were 19,23,26 and 30.

There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7500.00

Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:

€30.00-Sinead Joy, Gortatlea-purchased ticket online.

€20.00 -Patrick Lynch. Kielduff Tralee purchased ticket online.

€20.00 -Larry Keane Ballydwyer purchased- ticket online.

Next week’s Jackpot is €7600 and the draw will take place on Monday 6th May 2024.

Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O’Shea .

Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way 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.

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

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Academy Training
Academy training for U7 to U11s boys and girls continues every Friday evening in Caherslee GAA grounds from 6pm. All newcomers are welcome to come along and give hurling and camogie a try.

The club will provide hurleys and helmets. We now have a tea/coffee station on Friday evenings where parents can come and say hello and mingle while the boys and girls have some fun.

Tralee Parnells U11s after a fantastic game against Causeway on a sunny Saturday evening in Causeway

U11 Hurling
Well done to the U11 boys who had a fantastic game in Causeway on Saturday evening in glorious sunshine. A great performance by every player on the team well done boys. Training continues in Caherselee on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm.

Tralee Parnells U12s who took part in the Go Games Blitz in Abbeydorney

U12 Camogie
The girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings from 6.15 to 7.15pm at Pairc na Darach at the Sports Complex.  New players are always 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.

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 on 12th to 16th August.

Senior Hurling
Our Senior hurlers welcomed Causeway to Caherslee last Friday evening in round seven of the County hurling league.

After an encouraging start, the concession of a couple of soft goals midway through the first half meant Parnells had a hill to climb for the remainder of the match.

However a brighter second half performance meant they stayed competitive against a strong Causeway side for whom Keith Carmody was always a thorn in Parnells side. Final score: Tralee Parnells 0-10 Causeway 3-19

Meanwhile our B team had their first outing of the season away to Kilmoyley B in Division 2 of the Co hurling league last Wednesday.

Stepping up from Division 3 from last year was always going to be a hard ask but there were some positive signs of things to come despite going down to a very strong home side. Captain Johnny Downey got Parnells only goal of the match. Final score: Tralee Parnells B 1-9 Kilmoyley B 4-14

Schools Camogie
The annual Kerry Secondary schools Camogie blitz took place on Monday 29th in Caherslee.  This was hugely successful event for schools Camogie where Tralee Parnells players were well represented on the squads from Presentation Tralee, Mercy Mounthawk and Causeway Comprehensive.

Presentation Tralee won the Junior Cup title while Mercy Mounthawk secured the Senior Cup title.

This is the second year in a row for both schools to win these events. A special mention to Georgia Kennedy who captained the winning Presentation team as well as receiving Junior Player of the Tournament. Thank you to the event sponsor Kerry Group, Claire Salmon and to Martina Lawless and her Mounthawk team for organising the event.

Kerry U16 Camogie
Kerry put in a strong performance and battled until the end but unfortunately Kildare came away with the win in the U16 Championship.

Well done to all of our club players on the panel: Jessica Leen, Emma Gaynor, Anna O, Caoilainn Culloo, Siofra Murphy, Georgia Kennedy, Anna Chute, Eimear Dillane and Orla Costello

Kerry U15 camogie
Well done Parnells players Emma, Siofra and Aoibhin and the Kerry Camogie U15 squad that played against Limerick at a sunny Ballyagran GAA pitch.

Unfortunately, Limerick proved to be very strong opponents and Kerry were defeated. This was the first game for the girls and it was great to see so many clubs represented. Their next match will take place on 25th May.

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

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Seniors:

We return to county league action on Friday night next, 10th May when Spa are the visitors to Strand Road for round 6 – throw in is @ 7.15 pm

Division 6A:

We continued our good run in Div 6 with a 3-12 to 2-10 win over Legion on Friday night last, 3rd May. Jake Hoare with two goals and TJ McMahon with the other were our goal scorers.We will play Ballylongford, away, in our final game on the weekend of 19th May.

We currently sit in 2nd place in the group and are well set for a play off place.

Kerry Seniors: 

Kerry retained their Munster senior championship when defeating Clare on Sunday on a final scoreline of 0-23 to 1-13. It was far from a vintage Kerry performance but management will be happy with the progress being made.

Uniquely, we had 3 former club managers on the sidelines – Jack O’Connor and Micheál Quirke were in the Kerry dugout with Mark Fitzgerald in the Clare camp.

Mark has done a terrific job in Clare since taking over from Colm Collins last year; Clare were largely a new side from that which  contested last year’s final and they displayed all the qualities that Mark espouses – a strong defence, competitive and combative forwards and midfield – they were in the game all through and their total of 1-13 speaks for itself.

Attention now turns to the qualifiers with Kerry in Group 4 where they will be joined by the runners up in Leinster as no 2 seeds,  with Monaghan @ 3 and Meath @ 4 – this will mean a home game in Killarney on weekend of 18/19th vs Monaghan, followed by a trip to Navan vs Meath and concluding with a neutral game vs Leinster runners up.

Clare for their part are in group 3 where they will face the Ulster provincial winners plus Tyrone and Cork.

Tomàs Kennedy with proud parents Catriona and Tommy

Kerry U20s: 

Kerry were too good for Cork in the Munster final played in Austin Stack Park on Weds night last 1st May.

Tomás Kennedy was our sole starting representative and though wearing 12 played the vast majority of the game at full forward; he scored the game’s only goal when rifling in a shot just minutes into the 2nd half and went on to play a starring role as Kerry rattled off the points to secure a well merited win.

He had what can only be described as a stupendous catch in the 2nd half which drew much admiration from the crowd.

Kerry will now play Meath on Sat 11th next in the All Ireland semi final in Thurles where throw-in is @ 3 pm; Roscommon and Tyrone contest the other semi final.

We would like to wish Tomás all the best along with Ben Hanafin and Darragh who are members of the panel.

Juvenile Academy Notes:

Another great morning was had by all Sunday morning in Ballyrickard, numbers were high despite been a Bank holiday weekend and Munster Final day. All age groups enjoyed their morning and coaches have asked that they all practice their skills during the week at home with the videos shared on clubzap groups.

U9 Boys

U9 Boys: 

The U9’s travelled cross country to Rathbeag Friday evening to play Rathmore in the next round of Go-games. Our boys played great football, showing off some really nice passages of play. Kudos to Rathmore for having everything so well organised before we arrived. We wish them all the best for the season ahead. They also enjoyed a well deserved break from academy Sunday morning.

U11 Boys

U11 Boys:

Great football played by both u11 teams in Pat Healy Park Ballyrickard Thursday evening. It was great to see the boys showing off their skills, teamwork and pride in the blue and white jersey. They had a skills based training session on Saturday finishing off their week nicely.

Congratulations to our U13 player Rían Tuohy who was chosen to play in the Primary Games at half time in the Munster final Sunday – Rian scored 4-03 on the day!

Congratulations to Ruarì Kennedy and Nick Lacey who both started for Kerry Under 16s in a win vs Laois Saturday. Ruarì started in goals while Nick started at corner forward and scored 1-3. Everyone in Kerins O’Rahillys is very proud.

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

Ladies :

U12 Girls:

Our U12 Girls put in two great training sessions during the week in preparation  for their next round of go games. The girls have been working hard on developing their skills.

U16 Girls

U16 Girls

A good week this week although numbers were down at training on Tuesday,  with our older girls playing a minor game;  those  who trained put in a good session with speed gates to make it interesting.

On Thursday we played Listowel at home even with the distraction of a late time change our girls stayed focused for what was a true fight –  we came out on top on the night putting us in a great position with 8 goals from Aimee, Aoife, Chloe and Aoibheann final score was  8-9 to 2-13.

Our focus is now on feile on Monday –  our management were delighted to be asked to take the team again this year and held a light training session over the weekend in preparation. Best of luck to the girls.

Minor Ladies

Minor ladies:

Our Minor ladies  had their second game of the Division 3 County league Wednesday evening  in Lewis Road, Killarney.  Well done to everyone , a very close and exciting game..

Final Score:

Dr. Crokes 6-09

Kerins O’ Rahillys 4-14

Mothers and Others:

Another great turnout last Wednesday night from our Mothers and Others with over 50 in attendance. Everyone wished a big Happy Birthday to their amazing coach Barry John who takes the time to train his G4M&O group.

Well done ladies, great craic with a few fun games was had by all.  Welcome to our new ladies this week.

Keep in touch:

As always, we would like to hear from you – you can get in touch on Facebook via Messenger or the club phone – 085 2095001.

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 30th April 2024. Numbers drawn were 1, 9, 24, 29. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were George Dennis, Mary Golden, Johnny Maunsell, Aoife & Liam Cooper, Guenter Siech. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €1,800. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto

RIP: Our deepest sympathy to Eileen, John, Meabh, Jack, Andrew & Fergal Barry and the O’Driscoll family of Durrus, Co. Cork, on the passing of Eileen’s mother Eileen O’Driscoll at the wonderful age of 103. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis.

RIP: Our sincere sympathy to Margaret Doody and her family on the recent passing of her brother-in-law Denis Doody, Rathfarnham.

New Arrival: Congratulations to Eamonn O’Neill and Caroline Dillane who welcomed the arrival of a baby girl into their family in recent weeks.

Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House tonight is €260 in 46 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….

Senior Men: Our senior men were away to Beaufort last Saturday night in Round 6 of the Credit Union Co. League. On a perfect night for football it was Beaufort who got out of the blocks quickest and led by 4 points to 1 after just 6 minutes.

A point from play and a well struck 45 from our top scorer on the night Dara Devine got us to within 1 of the home side.

Beaufort added another point from play but then our lads took over and had their best spell in the game, notching 4 unanswered points in 5 minutes to leave us in a good position, 7 points to 5 ahead after 20 minutes.

Two Beaufort frees had the sides level before a free from Damien Bourke put us ahead once more. Yet another free saw Beaufort draw level before Dara Devine again showed his accuracy from frees to nudge Na Gaeil ahead 9 points to 8 at the half time whistle.

Unfortunately for Na Gaeil the first 6 minutes of the second half proved disastrous. On 3 minutes our defence failed to clear their lines and the home side snatched a goal.

Soon afterwards things got even worse when a high ball into the square found the Beaufort full forward and he gave John Kearney no chance, blasting the ball to the net.

Beaufort quickly followed with another converted free to leave us trailing by 2-9 to 0-9. To be fair to our lads they rallied and two frees and a 45 from Dara Devine reduced the margin to just 3 points with only 12 minutes of the second half gone.

At this stage it looked like we were right back in the game but sadly it wasn’t to be as we failed to register a score for the remainder of the game and Beaufort added 5 more points to their tally. Final score: Beaufort 2-14, Na Gaeil 0-12.

Team: John Kearney, Enda O’Connor, Ryan O’Neill, Seán Barrett, Peter Doyle, Eoin Doody, Jack Costello, Jamesie O’Connor, Damien Bourke, Cian Devine, Dara Devine, Kieran O’Connor, Mark Lynch, Kieran O’Donovan, Jack Sheehan. Subs: Shane Daly, Shane Kelly, Seán O’Connor, Kian Sheehan, Kevin O’Donoghue, Ruairí Ó hAiniféin, Oisín O’Sullivan, Oisín O’Brien, Aaron Dewey, Tadhg Reen, Seamus Looney, Dan O’Connor, Shawn Duggan, Liam Óg Kingston, Jack Rodgers.

Senior Ladies: Our senior ladies will be hoping for another good performance in the Donal Curtin Cup today when they host Scartaglen at 4pm.

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 Waterford in Round 3 of the Munster Championship in Cordal yesterday by 1-8 to 1-7. The win sees them into the Munster Final on May 18th where they will renew rivalries with Cork.

Kerry (Men) Munster Champions: Congratulations to Diarmuid O’Connor and the Kerry team who defeated Clare in the Munster Final yesterday in Ennis.

Kerry Hurling: Hard luck to the Kerry senior hurlers, especially the Na Gaeil lads, who lost to Laois in Round 3 of the Joe McDonagh Cup last Saturday.

Kerry U20s: Well done to the Kerry u20’s who defeated Cork last Wednesday night in the Munster Final in Austin Stack Park. Good luck to the team & management as they take on Meath in the All-Ireland semi-final next Saturday in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Kerry Minors: Well done to the Kerry minors who defeated Cork last Tuesday night in the Munster championship quarter final in Austin Stack Park. They will face Tipperary tomorrow night at 7pm in Semple Stadium in the Munster semi-final.

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: Our u11 boys play Laune Rangers in Killeen next Thursday at 6.30pm in the Co. League.

U15A Boys: U15A county league result: Na Gaeil 1-7, Laune Rangers 2-10. A difficult Division 1 campaign came to an end last Wednesday night (1st May) with a home defeat to a strong Laune Rangers team.

Despite opening the visitors up in the opening plays we couldn’t find the final pass to breach the Rangers defense. Battles were fierce throughout the park and both sets of players were playing some superb football.

At the break we trailed 8 points to 3. The start of the second half saw our best passages of play this year as Samson Abubakar, Joseph Field and Darragh O’Callaghan thundered into the game.

Danny Kingston and Shane O’Donovan got on the scoreboard as we drew level with 10 minutes remaining. Rangers upped the ante and finished the stronger running out 6 point winners.

Well done to all players and with a period of training ahead we’ve no doubt that results will come with the talent in the group.

Team; Sean O’Connell, Donncha Hartnett, Gearóid Moynihan, Eoin Tansley, Sean Óg O’Connor, Samson Abubakar, Philip McEneaney, Maurice Costello, Darragh O’Callaghan, Joseph Field, Shane O’Donovan, David Buckley, Aaron O’Donovan, Danny Kingston, Jacob Drzymala, Ruadh O’Brien, James Kelly, Luke Gannon, Ruairí Lacey, Fionán Collins, Eoghan Daly, Jake Barrett.

U15B Boys: Well done to our U15 B team who made it two wins from two after a superb comeback win over Glenflesk/Kilarvan last Friday night.

The opening quarter was low scoring as both teams struggled to find their scoring touch. Despite apparent parity around the field Glenlesk/Kilgarvan struck a purple patch and banged in three quick goals, which could have been more telling had Seán O’Connell not pulled off two superb saves from the visitor’s penalties.

Coupled with a goal from Luca Cronin and the strength of our squad, we still had hope. At the small break we trailed by 9, 1-3 to 3-6.

In the second period Na Gaeil came into their own. The strength of numbers played a toll on the visitors as Krys Karpovic, Joseph Field & Ruadh O’Brien came to the fore. Philip Doyle covered massive ground and clipped three lovely points. Luke Gannon was very impressive on the night, his boundless energy a huge factor in the win.

As we led by 7 points with 10 minutes to go, our keeper Sean O’Connell faced an unprecedented third penalty of the game. Amazingly, for the third time he defied the odds and kept his opponent at bay, pending a record check, surely he is the first Na Gaeil man to save three penalties in a game!?

We finished the game strongly with Rory Lacey, Gannon & Field on the scoresheet. Well done all and thanks to Glenflesk/Kilgarvan for a sporting game.

Squad: David Buckley, Krzysztof Karpowicz, Philip Doyle, Ethan Doyle, Luca Cronin, Jonathan Sheehy, Finn Murphy, Rhys O’Connor, Sean O’Connell, Jake Barrett, Joseph Field, Eoghan Daly, Ruadh O’Brien, Ibrahim Altayan, Aaron O’Donovan, Rory Lacey, Luke Gannon.

Minor Co. League: Our u17 boys did just about enough to hold off a late rally from Keel/Listry in Round 2 of the Central Region competition last Monday night. This evening they face the long journey to Sneem to take on Na Fianna in their third and final group game. Throw in is at 5pm.

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: Hard luck to our u16 girls who were defeated by Austin Stacks last Monday night in Connolly Park in the North Kerry League.

U18 Girls: Our minor girls were unlucky to lose by just a single point to Legion last Tuesday night after a marvellous 2nd half fight back. Their final game until after the exams will be tomorrow night when they take on Fossa in Killeen at 7.30pm.

Cispheil (Basketball): Last Wednesday in Tallaght the girls of Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí finished runners-up to Crescent College in the All-Ireland School’s A final. It was a great achievement for the school. Well done to the Na Gaeil girls involved namely Avril Doyle, Orla Costello and Niamh Fitzgibbon.

Big Screen: All football 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 email nagaeilclubhouse@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.

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St Pats GAA Club News

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Dingle Way Challenge

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’sDingle 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  for early bird on Tuesday 8th of May.
Early Bird option: €75 after 8th 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 the eventbrite 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 €2300 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 02,06,08 & 14. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:

1.      Mary O’Shea Daly Ballyard

2.      Deirdre Poff Lohercannon

3.      Collette O’Connor Clash East

4.      Mary Dineen c/o The Rock Inn

5.      Brian O’Regan Curragraigue

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2400 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 12/05/2024 at 9pm in Skelper Quanes Bar 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=0 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 night.

Darkness Into Light

Darkness Into Light on Saturday morning 11th May at 5AM at Curraheen Lár Everyone Welcome Enquiries 0863052710.

Healthy Club

St Pats are delighted to have achieved our healthy club foundation award!

It’s on display at the clubhouse alongside the HSE sunscreen initiative. Many thanks to our healthy clubs officer Norma Scanlon for coordinating these, keeping us all sun safe with convenient factor 50 dispensing pumps by the clubhouse and the astroturf.

Thank you to Jenny, Kathleen & Grace for providing fruit, crackers & juice refreshments after the academy. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE to keep this going on a regular basis rota for dry mornings. It’s a great opportunity to mingle for 10mins and make new connections.

WALKING GROUP – many thanks to Julie O’Shea who will begin a walking group around the perimeter for parents/ guardians during the Sunday morning academy sessions. Join her from next week to get the steps in.

THURSDAY JOGGING. following on from our successful couch to 5K initiative there is still a small jogging group meeting at 7pm on Thursday evenings. let us know if interested in joining them.

OTHER SUGGESTIONS… the healthy club team are always looking for more volunteers & ideas & initiatives going forward. don’t be shy!

LOST PROPERTY… many water bottles are accumulating again. these and coats gathered will be outside the clubhouse next Sunday morning.

GLOVES & GRIP SOCKS… TY student Jack Costello will be selling socks & gloves at the academy next Sunday morning.

Juvenile Academy

St Pats Football 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

The sun shone for us and made for a great first session back outside at St Pats on our fantastic astroturf facility. We had a great turnout of boys and girls and great help by older mentoring siblings. We worked on ball handling and tackling skills today and played dispossession games and mini matches for the older group.

Great participation by all with smiles all round! Very well done to Luca (following in his dad’s footsteps with his quick footwork!) and to Robyn for really getting stuck in with all the games today.

We enjoyed fruit, juice, and chats afterwards with the healthy club’s team. All volunteers welcome to help with keeping up this catering rota or joining the walking group from next week. Please let Fiona know if you can help.

U7

Well, done to Tommy who was player of the week this week. His father Jack said to mark the occasion, he is giving 20% off any car this week.

U8 Girls

It was great to get back in the graced sod of St Pats today we practiced our soloing and our hook kicking, and the girls are showing massive improvement followed by a very competitive and fun obstacle course organised by Coach Johnathon. Our player of the week was very deserving.

U9 Boys

Our U9’s were delighted to be back out on the pitch on Sunday morning and they covered nearly every blade of it. After 2 fun skills stations they played a very competitive game to finish up their session. Thanks to James and Liam for looking after them. We have our next Go Game at home this Tuesday at 6:30pm.

U10 Girls

Well, done everyone on our first session back on the field in Blennerville this morning, we hope ye enjoyed yourselves. The girls are improving week on week and are really developing their skills. Well, done to our POTW Faye Lynch showing great skill and improvement every week, well done Faye. keep up the good work girls and keep up the practising at home.

U11 Boys

St Pats U11’s had a match at home last Thursday evening against Castlegregory in round 4 of the Lee Strand County League Go Games.

We had two teams’ line out and both performed brilliantly. Coaches were delighted to see the great teamwork showed by all our players during the games.

Our next game is this Thursday 9th of May away to Dingle we will be in contact with parents with details of the same. It’s really important to all our players continue to attend training sessions and most importantly keep practicing at home the skills at home during the week. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!

U13’S watching U20 Kerry play

U13

Our U13s had a well-earned break from games this week having played 6 games in the last 5 weeks. That said, the going to games didn’t stop!

Our U13 squad attended the Munster U20 final played in Austin Stacks Park last Wednesday.  We had a fantastic turnout of 24 enthusiastic supporters who cheered for the team not in red for a change!

All the lads received a goodie bag as well much to their delight. A huge thank you to Joe Costello for all his help organising this outing!

We have been drawn against Knock/Brosna, Ardfert and Currow in the next round of the County League starting next Sunday at home to Currow. Training continues Monday and Wednesday at 6.

U15

The last two week have been busy ones for our squad of under-15 players. As a combined team with Kerins O’Rahilly’s under-15’s we have played six games with mixed fortunes in the results.

On Monday 22nd April the B team played a well contested and sporting game against Glenflesk/Kilgarvan combination. With good football being played by both sides it was a very enjoyable game albeit the result wasn’t. On the following Wednesday it was the turn of the A-team with a game against Duagh.

This turned into a great battle between the two sides with the lead being exchanged throughout the game however at the final whistle we came up short by the minimum margin of a point.

On the following Friday both teams were in action when the A team played Northern Gaels and the B team against Na Gaeil and neither team enjoyed success.

On Monday 29th April we travelled to Killarney to play Killarney Legion B team and with a panel composed of a number of U13 players we came up against a very strong Legion side.

All the players must be complimented for battling to the end despite the physical disadvantage of our young panel on the night.

Our last game of the six was on Wednesday when we made the trip south Kerry to play St. Michael’s Foilmore/Ballinskelligs A team in Foilmore. This proved to be a close contest in the first half against the skill full local side.

However, in the second half playing good football we were more dominant resulting in an overdue win for these players.

As this was the second win in the A team group, we are waiting for confirmation on whether or not the team has qualified for a Shield semi-final, qualifying would be a good boost for the players.

U17

Our U17 came away with a win against An Gaeltacht last Monday night. Their next game takes place away on Monday Night at 7pm against St Michael’s Foilmore/Skellig Rangers/Valentia in St Michael’s Foilmore.

Senior

St Pat’s back to winning ways again. Asdee opened with a point in the first two minutes of the game, Teamwork by Gary Savage and Fergal O’Brien allowed Conor Enright to get a goal.

Asdee quick to close the space added two points, St Pats added three more scores from Colin Doody, Gary Savage, and Jack Moriarty. Asdee’s final point was scored which allowed St Pats to take control.

Scores from Jordan Conway, assistance provided by Luke Mulligan for Fergal O’Brien and Luke Mulligan all provided the opportunity to extend our lead. St Pats 1-06 Asdee 0-04

Eoin Greaney quick off the mark in the opening few minutes of the second half, kept the momentum going.

Asdee took their opportunity and scored a goal and three points to take the lead for the first time. St Pats wanting to get the lead back, Fergal O’Brien put his own score on the board.

Asdee with one final point in the last fifteen minutes of the game, St Pats Players such as Eoin Greaney, Fergal O’Brien, Jordan Conway, and David Moriarty stretched our lead.

Assistances for these scores were provided by Luke Mulligan and Jack Moriarty. St Pats 2-14 Asdee 1-08

St Pats Team: Paudie Bailey, Tommy Lynch, Ben Sharp, Dylan Griffin, Conor Burke, Conor Moore, Tommy Nicholson, Jordan Conway, Eoin Greaney, Conor Enright, Jack Moriarty, David Moriarty, Gary Savage, Fergal O’Brien, and Colin Doody.

Subs Used: Darragh Moriarty for Conor Burke, Liam Poff for Tommy Nicholson, Niall McCarthy for Conor Enright, Luke Mulligan for Gary Savage, and Dannay Greaney for Colin Doody.

Our senior Bs are scheduled to play away to Dingle in Round 3 of the Development League on Saturday 11th of May at 7pm.

Congratulations

To Kerry who won their Munster Senior Championship Final against Clare at the weekend.

Birthday

Happy Birthday to Liam Sayers who celebrated a birthday during the week.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Noreen Lawlor Marian Park, Brenda Uí Chathasaigh Cloghane, Thomas Trant Listellick, John Herbert Castlegregory, Johnny Egan Ardfert, Liz Best Ardfert & Ballyduff and Jason Burke Abbeydorney & Fenit.

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GAA CLUBS

John Mitchels GAA Club News

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Senior Men – Our Division 2 team played away to Listowel Emmets on Saturday. The home team won on a score line of 2 goals and 10 points to 9 points.

Thanks to all who travelled to the game. Their support is much appreciated. Wishing all of the players and management the best as we head into the second half of the league.

Our division 6 team did not play this weekend. Please see social media during the week to confirm times and dates of our next fixtures.

Senior Ladies –  Our Senior ladies played Listowel Emmets on Friday night in Rd 5 of the Donal Curtin Cup. A number of forced changes in personnel saw a lot of positional changes from our Rd 4 game.

Emmets opened brightly and went 4 points up before a pointed free opened our account. Both teams worked hard and at the short whistle we were 0-5 to 1-6 down, We started well in Qtr 3 and brought the game back level and in fact 2 good saves from Emmets goalie denied us the lead.

A turnover to Emmets let them in for a goal and despite our trojan effort to the final whistle we were unable to narrow the gap. Well done to all and the players who gave 100 % to the final whistle. Our next game is Fossa away on 12th May followed by a back game with Glenflesk (Details TBC)

Minor Team – Training takes place on Monday at 12 noon at the club.

Academy, Under 9 Boys & Under 8s and 10s Girls – took a well deserved break this Sunday to enjoy the long weekend. See you all next Sunday in Ballyseedy.

Under 14 Girls – There was no game this weekend. Training details for this week will be issued via Social Media and direct to parents.

Under 12 Girls – Gaelic for Girls finishes this week and we look forward to welcoming those girls who had never previously played football to our Academy next week. Our Under 12 girls continue their North Kerry League campaign playing Kerins O’Rahillys on Tuesday at 7pm at home.

Under 11 Boys – Our latest match against Ballyduff was called off on Thursday evening due to the bad weather.

This game will be rescheduled for Thursday 16th May. Next Thursday 9th May we are due to play Churchill at home. Parents will receive details of this via Whatsapp.

We took a break from training on the May bank holiday Sunday so that the players and parents could enjoy a well earned break. We will return to training on Sunday 12th May at 10:30am. New joiners are always welcome.

Under 13 Boys – In the first round of the next stage of the county league we play Annauscaul/Lispole at home next Sunday at 6pm. Further match details to follow via Social Media and Whats App.

Under 15 Boys – On Wednesday we play Kilcummin in the Division 2 County League semi-final. This game takes place at home with a 7pm throw-in. Feile takes place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th. John Mitchels are in a group with An Ghaeltacht, Austin Stacks and Keel/Listry. Wishing the players and management the best in the week ahead.

Under 16 Girls and Minors – Training continues as normal this week. Denis will issue details

Bingo – Continues Wednesday and Friday at 8.30PM at the John Joe Sheehy Road. Over 18s only. ID must be provided on request.

Lotto – This weeks jackpot is €3,250 and the draw will take place on Monday May 6th due to the Bank Holiday weekend.

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 – On behalf of all of us in John Mitchels, we express our sincere sympathies to those who have recently experienced a bereavement. We especially remember the families of Noreen Lawlor, Alan Traynor, Michael Carmody and Brenda Casey.

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Entertainment, News, WHAT'S ON

Looking Forward To All The Fun Of The Kingdom County Fair

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At the launch of the Kingdom County Fair were Kerry Rose contestants Claudia Ward, Aoife O’Sullivan and Grace Kearney. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD 

THE Kingdom County Fair will return this month for two days at the Kingdom County Fair Showgrounds at Ballymacthomashas over Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12.

Held in Tralee for over 70 years, the mission is to provide a platform for local businesses to display their goods to the public and for the promotion of local culture including music, dance, home crafts, horticulture.

They will host a wide range of classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses and a dog show, bonny baby, best dressed competition, arts and crafts, vintage show amongst numerous other activities on the day.

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For the kid there’s Little Rosebuds entertainment, Scottys Circus, the Westport Sheepdog Experience, fun fair/amusement rides, toy stalls, children’s classes in the dog show, in hand young handlers classses in the cattle showing & pony showing, ridden pony showing classes, puppet shows, circus acts, balloon making and more.

It’s an opportunity for urban dwellers to meet with their rural neighbours and to experience rural living and rural pursuits.

Speaking at the launch, James Tarrant Chairman said; “It’s great to be back, we believe that our new showground is a wonderful facility.” To buy tickets, click here.

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News, SCHOOLS

PHOTOS: Holy Family School Pupils Enjoy First Holy Communion Day

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Evie Culloty and family at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE sun made a rare appearance on Saturday as  families arrived at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church.

The occasion was First Holy Communion day for the second class pupils from Holy Family Primary School.

The youngsters were very excited for the day and teacher Katie Crowe had them well prepared to receive the sacrament from Fr Amos.

They all enjoyed a wonderful occasion and of course the celebrations afterwards. Scroll down for photos. (To buy copies of photos, please call 087-9384810 or email dcrean@traleetoday.ie)…

Daniel Flynn with Siobhan, Ethan, Jonathan and Patrick Flynn at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Evan Hurley with Dylan and Antoinette Hurley, Pa Lynch and Nathan Hurley at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Luke Kelly with Aidan, Briana, Caroline, Padraig, Jack and Dermot Kelly at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Matthew Contreras Holden and family at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sophie Coffey with Aaron Cronin, Chloe, Kelsie and Miranda Coffey at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jade and Ava McCannon with Richie McCannon and Nora O’Rourke at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jason Janusz with Tadek Janusz Klaudia Jozwik and Jessica Jozwik at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Alec Dunne with Rachel Dunne at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chelsea Collins with Vicky McGowan at the Holy Family Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils from Holy Family Primary School at their First Holy Communion on Saturday at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church. Also included is Principal Maria O’Regan, teacher Katie Crowe, SNA Alsie Nolova and Fr Amos. Photo by Dermot Crean

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News, SCHOOLS

PHOTOS: First Holy Communion Day Arrives For Presentation And Derryquay Pupils

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Saibh McDonnell with Tommy McDonnell, Aida Long and Denise Long at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean

THANKFULLY, the second Saturday of First Holy Communions for schools in the Tralee area was another dry one for families who headed to St John’s Church and St Brendan’s Church in Curraheen.

It was the turn of Presentation Primary School pupils to receive the sacrament in St John’s with Ms Field and Ms O’Shea’s charges well prepared for the day where Fr Bernard Healy was the celebrant.

Meanwhile, two pupils from Derryquay were enjoying their big day in Curraheen where Fr Vitalis gave the sacrament.

Congratulations to all pupils who no doubt enjoyed the celebrations afterwards with their families. Scroll down for photos. (To buy copies of photos, please call 087-9384810 or email dcrean@traleetoday.ie)…

Maisie Laide and Édana Hingston who made their First Holy Communion at St Brendan’s Church Curraheen on Saturday. Also included is Bríd Nic Gearailt Fr Vitalis and Principal Íde Brosnan. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jim Mongans and family at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lauren McLoughlin with Tom, Alfie and Zoe McLoughlin at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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James O’Brien with Ellie, Niamh, Jimmy, Francie and Hanna O’Brien at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alicja Wilczynska and family at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kayla Coffey and family at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Olivia Kelliher with Mary Kelliher, Anne Looney, Eoin Kelliher, Eleanor Kelliher and Johnny Kelliher at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ruby Lynch with Chris, Ava and Joanne Lynch at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
Phoebe Arce with Peter Paul, Pauline and Gemma Arce at the Presentation Primary School First Holy Communion on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils from Presenatation Primary School who made their First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Also Included is Fr Bernard Healy, teachers Ms O’Shea and Ms Field and Deputy Principal Ms O’Callaghan. Photo by Dermot Crean

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News, Sport

REPORT: Kerry Narrowly Beat Waterford In Cordal

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By Dan Kearney

Kerry 1-8 Waterford 1-7

Fiadhna Tangney came off the bench and scored the winning point for Kerry in a pulsating contest at Cordal GAA club in Round 3 of the TG4 Munster Senior Championship.

Waterford will point to 6 second half wides as being detrimental to their cause whilst Kerry will be happy to face into a Munster Final after a win in a game that they might well have lost.

Kerry were first off the mark when Jadyn Lucey pointed a free following a foul on Hannah O’Donoghue and in the 6th minute Lorraine Scanlon got on the scoresheet after some very good play from Eilis O’Connor.

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Waterford’s Kelly Ann Hogan pointed a free following a foul on the impressive Aoife Murray and Kerry had a huge let off in the 12th minute when Lauren McGregor rattled the post with a superb shot at goal.

A Kelly Ann Hogan free in the 16th minute brought Waterford level and straight from the resulting kick out Hogan put her side one up from play.

We had to wait another 6 minutes for the next score and it was Kerry’s Hannah O’Donoghue who finished to the back of the net after a sweeping move involving Lorraine Scanlon, Amy Harrington and Emma Dineen.

The lively Katie Murray and Jadyn Lucey traded scores before Niamh Ní Chonchúir put Kerry 1-4 to 0-4 ahead in the 28th minute. Kelly Ann Hogan pointed a free soon afterwards , and it was Kerry that took a 1-4 to 0-5 lead in at half time.

Waterford spurned a goal chance early in the second half when Eve Power had to be content with a point, but they got the goal they craved from a Kaci Brazil penalty following a foul on Aine O’Neill.

Cora Murray made a brilliant block from Jadyn Lucey at the other end and although Waterford took control of proceedings, they were wasteful in possession.

Niamh Ní Chonchuir got a welcome point for Kerry in the 48th minute to bring them to within one, 1-5 to 1-6, but Kelly Ann Hogan slotted over to give Waterford the lead once more.

Katie Brosnan, looking sharp, hit a brace of scores to draw Kerry level but with time running out it was another substitute, Fiadhna Tangney, who sealed the win for Kerry.

Scorers-Kerry: K Brosnan 0-2, H O’Donoghue 1 goal, J Lucey 0-2 (1f), L Scanlon 0-1, F Tangney 0-1, N Ní Chonchúir 0-2         Waterford: K A Hogan 0-5 (3f), K Brazil 1 goal (pen), E Murray 0-2.

Kerry: C Butler; K O’Sullivan, E Lynch, A Dillane; E O’Connor, A O’Connell , R Rahilly; L Scanlon, R Smith; A Harrington, H O’Donoghue, N Ní Chonchúir; D Kearney, E Dineen, J Lucey. Subs:C Murphy for R Rahilly 16, K Brosnan for A O’Connell , F O’Donoghue for E Lynch (both H/T, L Ní |Mhuircheartaigh for A Harrington 38, C McCarthy for D Kearney, C O’Brien for R Smith (both 45), A Curtin for J Lucey, F Tangney for H O’Donoghue (both 51),

Waterford: E O’Brien; C Murray, H Power, A Waring; N Power, E Murray, E Power; A O’Neill, K Murray 0-1; A Murray, E Bolger, C McCarthy; K A Hogan 0-5 (3f) L McGregor, L O’Shea.Subs:K Brazil for L McGregor, E Fitzgerald for L O’Shea(both  H/T), M Comerford for A Waring 34, O Kennedy for E Bolger 51, A Brazil for K Brazil 58.

Referee: Justin Murphy (Cork).

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