Our Star man calls it a day
County Board PRO Leona Twiss with all the GAA news
KIERAN Donaghy’s retirement brings an end to the inter county playing career of one of Kerry’s greatest servants. His leadership on and off the field was extremely important over the last year in particular as a lot of younger players were integrated into the panel for the first time.
He acted as a mentor and confidant to many of these new players and has successfully helped them understand what it really means to be a Kerry footballer. Kieran was an inspirational player for his fellow team mates and supporters alike. His capacity to get our supporters behind the team on match day was unparalleled as was evidenced in many a crucial match for the county.
His performances during 2014 were heroic and memorable culminating in an exceptional individual performance in the final against Donegal. Kieran was always happy to advise and encourage everyone and undoubtedly has left the team, the County and the famed Kerry jersey in a better place.
We wish Kieran, his wife Hillary and their children all the very best in the future.
McElligott Cup
ON Friday, September 7
in the Castleisland Desmonds pitch, Austin Stacks overcame Rathmore on a scoreline of 2-18 to 2-7 to claim the McElligott Cup for 2018.
Christy Killeen, Kerry GAA Cultural Officer, presented the McElligott Cup to Austin Stacks captain, Andrew Morrissey. The game was refereed by Stephen Mulvihill.
Child Welfare Meetings
CLUB Senior Chairpersons and Child Welfare Officers are required to attend the September Child Welfare meetings. Please bring each of the following items to the meeting: 1. Names of coaches and team mentors for all your club teams, from Under 6 to Senior team; 2. Club Risk Assessmentplease bring a printed copy of the Club Risk Assessment which you sent to the County Child Welfare Officer.
Wednesday September 12 Glenbeigh/Glencar CLG
Thursday September 13 Laune Rangers CLG Friday September 14 Kenmare CLG Monday September 17 Dingle CLG Tuesday September 18 Dr Crokes CLG
Please contact Children’s Officer Bernie Reen for further information.
Keane’s SuperValu MFC
LAST Wednesday the two semi-finals were played, the games finished St Kierans 2-11 St Brendans 2-10 and Austin Stacks 2-3 East Kerry 3-9.
Cian O’Leary was awarded Man of the Match in the game between East Kerry and Austin stacks and Luke Brosnan was Man of the Match in the game between St Kierans and St Brendans.
The final will be between East Kerry and St Kierans in Austin Stack Park on Sunday, September 23 at 2pm.
Bursary Scheme
THE GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2018/2019 GAA National Student Bursary scheme.
Now in its eleventh year, the scheme is open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course (except those who hold another GAA-related or college scholarship/bursary) and who are active participants in their Higher Education club.
The scheme is administered by the Provincial Councils and recipients will again be selected based on a range of criteria, including their playing, coaching or administrative commitments to the GAA.
A number of awards in each province will be reserved for those excelling in the areas of coaching and administration. Each bursary granted will be for €750. Further information and application forms for this year’s scheme are available to download from the Munster GAA website.
The closing dates for applications is Friday, October 5.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Garvey’s County SFC Round 3
Dingle v St Kierans, Austin Stack Park 17:00 South Kerry v Rathmore, Killorglin 17:00
County Under 21 Hurling Championship Quarter-finals
Lixnaw V Ballyduff 16:30
Molyneaux Cup Final
Dr Crokes V John Mitchels, Venue TBC 4pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Garvey’s County SFC Round 3
Mid Kerry v St Brendans, Fitzgerald Stadium 14:00
Dr Crokes v An Ghaeltacht, Fitzgerald Stadium 15:45
County Under 21 Hurling Championship Quarter-finals
Causeway V Kilmoyley 14:00 St Brendans V Crotta O’Neills 17:00
Barrett Cup Quarter-Final (back-game)
Ballymac v Duagh, Ballymac 14:00
Semi-Final
Spa v Na Gaeil, Spa 17:00
Cahill Cup Semi-Finals
St Mls/F’more v Cordal, Venue TBC 14:00 Brosna v Annascaul, Venue TBC 14:00