Farranfore & Firies

COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to TJ Palmer who won a gold medal in Judo at the Community Games National Finals in Athlone at the week-end; also Katie OLeary who got a silver medal. Well Done.

PARISH OUTING

The parish outing to Dingle will take place on Thursday, September 1. Lunch in Sceilg Hotel, visit to Oceanworld, Blasket Island Centre, evening meal and music at Anvil Bar. Contact Mary at 087 9780832 or Siobhán at 087 9370014.

FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB

The National Community Games Finals, Weekend two was held in Athlone IT last weekend. Kerry county did very well with many boys and girls making it to there relevant finals and standing on the podium. Leanne Cronin won Bronze in the under-16 Discus, Leah Foley won Gold in the under-12 Ball Throw, Cian Spillane won gold in the under-12 600m and Liath Lenihan made it to the finals of the under-14 Hurdles. Full results can be found on the Community Games website.

The National Masters Track and Field Championships were held in Tullamore on Sunday, August 21. Jim O’Shea competing in the O70 category continues to dominate winning High Jump and Long Jump and second in the 100m sprint. John Coleman competing in the O40 category was placed first in the Hammer. Jerome Foley competing in the O50 category 800m and 400m. No podium positions this time. Michael O’Connor competed in the O65 5Km Race Walk where he finished first.

Competing as members of the Borg Warner Tralee relay teams who competed in the Hardman Iron Distance Triathlon National Championships in Killarney on Saturday, August 20, was George and Maria McCarthy. In what was horrendous weather conditions, Maria completed the 180Km Ring of Kerry cycle leg in a time of six hours 45 minutes and George did the marathon leg which was three laps of the Killarney National Park in a time of 2: 46: 52. Timothy Horgan completed the whole event (3.8Km swim, 180Km cycle and 42.2Km Run) and is now the National Triathlon long distance Champion in his age category. A great achievement.

Well done to all our athletes who competed in the Rose Of Tralee 10Km.

OPEN SPORTS DAY: The club will be hosting its annual Open Sports Day on Sunday, September 11, at the GAA grounds in Farranfore. Starting at 2 p.m., It is planned to be a outing for the whole family with the main emphasis on fun. It is a great introduction to athletics sport if anyone is interested in their children taking part in athletics. You do not need to be a member of an athletics club to participate. See our website for list of events. Admission: 3eu and 10eu for family

Club Social Outing the club has organised a guided walk for all club members of the Muckross Peninsula in Killarney for Saturday, September 3. It is a great opportunity for members to get to know each other. Meet at entrance to Muckross Traditional Farm for 11 a.m. Track and Trail walk which is 6/7Km low level, suitable for everyone of eight years and over. Duration 1.5/2 hrs. Wear comfortable footwear (trainers) and rain jacket. Bring a packed lunch for after the walk.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Tralee Diabetes Support Group will be held on Thursday, August 25, in the Rose Hotel (Fels Point) at 7.30 p.m.

CARD DRIVE

Farranfore Hall on Saturday, August 13: First H Hickey, M Breen, M Geaney, J Healy, C Daly, J Kelly.

BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC LOTTO

Numbers 10, 21, 22, 26. No winner of jackpot. Five x €25 – Mike O’Sullivan, firies village. Mike O’Connor, Ballyhar. Mary Kelly, Headford, Killarney. Keith o Shea, Keel and Daniel Cooper jnr, Ballyhar. Next jackpot €5,100 on sunday fourth september at hendersons Bar, Firies.

KERRY NEEDY IN ENGLAND

There will be a Church gate collection next weekend, August 27 and 28 at all Masses.

CLUB TRAINING

Juvenile Training will start up on Tuesday, September 6, in Farranfore GAA grounds starting at 6 p.m. This will be in preparation for the Cross Country Championships which will kick of first week in October. €2 per session

Pole Vault and Triple Jump Coaching Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Templemore Track. Refer to Munster Athletics website for full details.

ATHLETICS FIXTURES

Sunday the 11th Sept, Open Sports Day, Farranfore GAA Grounds, 2 p.m. Cross Country season commences in October