Seniors:
Following the conclusion of the county leagues, all attention turns now to the senior county championship and the various club competitions.
There are a number of scenarios depending on whether Kerry progress to the All Ireland final and they are outlined below:
If Kerry reaches All-Ireland Final:
Senior Club Championship: Intermediate club Championship:
Rd 1 Aug 10/11 Rd 1 Aug 3/4 or 10/11
Rd 2 Aug 17/18 Rd 2 Aug 10/11 or 17/18
Rd 3 Aug 24/25 Rd 3 Aug 17/18 or 24/25
S/F Sept 7/8 Q/F Aug 31 or Sept 1
Final Sept 14/15 S/F Sept 7/8
Final Sept 21/22
Senior County Championship:
Rd 1 Sept 28/29 8 v 8
Rd 2 Oct 5/6 8 winners (4 v 4) 4 winners onto Q/F, 4 losers onto Rd 3
8 losers (4 v 4) 4 winners onto Rd 3, 4 losers exit championship.
Rd 3 Oct 12/13 4 losers from winners’ section of Rd 2 V 4 winners from losers’ section
of Rd 2
Q/F Oct 19/20
S/F Oct 26/27
Final Nov 10/11.
If Kerry Don’t reach All-Ireland Final:
Senior Club Championship: Intermediate club Championship:
Rd 1 July 27 Rd 1 July 27
Rd 2 Aug 3/4 Rd 2 Aug 3/4
Rd 3 Aug 10/11 Rd 3 Aug 10/11
S/F Aug 17/18 Q/F Aug 18/19
Final Aug 31 or Sept 1 S/F Aug 24/25
Final Sept 7/8
Senior County Championship:
Rd 1 Sept 14/15 8 v 8
Rd 2 Sept 21/22 8 winners (4 v 4) 4 winners onto Q/F, 4 losers onto Rd 3
8 losers (4 v 4) 4 winners onto Rd 3, 4 losers exit championship.
Rd 3 Sept 28/29 4 losers from winners’ section of Rd 2 V 4 winners from losers’ section
of Rd 2
Q/F Oct 5/6
S/F Oct 13/10
Final Oct 26/27.
Senior B:
Our B team had a good win on Tuesday night last vs John Mitchels in the Tralee Town Board league and will have Ballymac as visitors this Tuesday night in Strand Road where throw in is @ 19.30
Commiserations to our representatives on the St Brendans U21 team who lost to Austin Stacks on Weds night last in the county final; we had Jake Foley at full back, Tomás Kennedy at midfield, Ben Hanafin at wing forward and Darragh O’Connor at corner forward – Jake Hoare was among the substitutes.
Best of luck to Micheál Quirke and all involved with Kerry as they face off with Armagh next Saturday for a place in this year’s All Ireland senior final.
Academy:
U7 Boys:
Our Under 7 Boys hosted St Pats on Sunday morning in Healy Park Ballyrickard. They enjoyed two games, showcasing their skills and how well they play together as a team. Thanks to St. Pats for coming in to play us.
U8 Girls:
Our U8 girls had the privilege of playing in Austin Stack Park at half time during the Kerry Senior Ladies Quarter Final against Meath on Saturday evening. The girls played a great game and showed off their skills throughout the field. They played with great enthusiasm and the team work shone through the whole time. Well done girls everyone is very proud of you all.
U9 Boys:
Our near neighbors, St. Pats, made the short journey to Pat Healy Park for some exciting Go Games on Sunday morning! Both teams showcased top class skills and true passion for the game. A big thanks to St. Pats for traveling in, and we wish them all the best for the rest of the season!
Juvenile academy takes place every Sunday Morning in Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard from 10am to 11am new members are always welcome to join our fantastic club and community.
Summer camp –
Our summer camp is taking place from the 6th to 9th August. Keep an eye on our social media pages for details on how to book. Don’t miss out, it’s always a fun week while learning key skills. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Ladies Notes:
We would like to congratulate our very own Declan Quill, Management and the Kerry Ladies on their fantastic win Saturday evening against Meath. We wish them well for the semi final where they will face Armagh.
U14 Girls:
Both our U14 girls teams were in action over the weekend with challenge games.
On Friday night at rain-soaked Ballyrickard, our KOR team took on visitors Laune Rangers in a most competitive and highly entertaining game, which saw us run out 8-6 to 1-4 winners.
On Sunday evening, in far sunnier conditions again at Ballyrickard, our Strand Road team had a tough encounter with Annascaul, but eventually came away 5-9 to 4-9 victors. Well done to both teams whose hard work in training is really starting to show.
We have more challenge games ahead in the coming weeks before the North Kerry League begins in August. Keep it up girls!
U16 Girls:
One training session this week on Tuesday with almost a full squad turning out for a very tough session in preparation for our 1st round game against stacks.
Congrats to our U16 girls Thursday evening as they took on Austin Stacks at home in Ballyrickard. A very hard fought game against a strong stacks side the game was close all the way, never more than a point or two in it. In the last few minutes our girls captained by Chloe O’Sullivan kicked a goal and two points finishing on a score line of Stacks 3-5 to Kerins O Rahillys 4-7.
U16 management would like to express sympathy and thoughts to our player Saoirse Mc Carty and her family on the loss of Saoirse’s grandmother this week.
Keeping in touch:
We would love to hear from you on any item of interest – you can message us on Facebook or contact the club on 085 2095001.
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