LAUNE RANGERS

LOTTO: Lotto results for Sunday 6th November. There was no winner of the €7,800 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 07 -- 09 -- 25 -- 27. The Consolation Prizes were won by the following: €100 Chris Houlihan - sold by Colette; €50 Jiggy - sold by Colette; €25 Imelda O’Sullivan - sold by Colette; €25 Elma Houlihan - sold by Margaret Browne. Next week’s jackpot will be €8,000. SENIOR: Laune Rangers travelled to Glenbeigh for the long awaited Mid Kerry Championship tie against the newly crowned County Junior Champions Glenbeigh/Glencar. While the home side were without Caolim Teahan and Fergal Griffin on the day, Rangers took the field without John Tyther, Daniel Macbeth and Conall Kelly. This was also only the second competitive game Laune Ranger shad played in three months, while Glenbeigh/Glencar had

four high intensity matches in the same period. A low scoring opening half saw Glenbeigh/Glencar go into the dressing rooms at the break leading by a point, as the teams matched each other score for score throughout the period. Pa Kilkenny, Jack Brosnan and two frees by Gavan O’Grady were met by points from Jack O’Connor and Colm O’Shea (3 frees), but another late Gavan O’Grady free gave the home side the lead at the short whistle. Half Time score:- Glenbeigh/Glencar 0-5, Laune Rangers 0-4. Colm O’Shea (free) cancelled out an early Kieran Courtney point but Darran O’Sullivan gave the hosts 0-7 to 0-5 lead with 15 minutes to play. Substitute Shane O’Connor scored a fantastic point for Laune Rangers but Kieran Courtney hit Rangers with a hammer blow in the 49th minute as sloppy play from the Rangers forwards saw the ball turned over unnecessarily and Darran O’Sullivan carried the ball upfield, passing across the square to Courtney who made no mistake with the finish to the net. Another Colm O’Shea free was cancelled out by Daniel Griffin from play, while Podge Griffin put a final score on the board with a well taken point. Full Time score:Glenbeigh/Glencar 1-9, Laune Rangers 0-7. The loss brings the 2016 season to a close for Laune Rangers Senior Team. Laune Rangers will compete in the Intermediate Championship & County League Division Three in 2017. Glenbeigh/Glencar: Rory O’Connor, Sean Roche, Jerry Hoare, Kieran Doyle, Jack Brosnan (0-1), Pa Kilkenny (0-1), Stephen O’Sullivan, Colin McGillycuddy, Tommy Cahill, Danny O’Sullivan, Darran O’Sullivan (0-1), Bernard Murphy, Kieran Courtney (1-1), Gavan O’Grady (0-3f), Daniel Griffin (0-1). Subs: Chris O’Sullivan, Shane Riordan, Podge Griffin (0-1), Caoilte Purcell. Laune Rangers: Tony Lyons, Aidan Cox, Ronan Sayers, Johnny Carey, Michael O’Sullivan, Peter Crowley, Kieran Crowley, Maurice Foley, Shane Daly, Patrick Daly, Colm O’Shea (0-5f), David Costelloe, John Sheehan, John O’Shea, Jack O’Connor (0-1). Subs used: Shane O’Connor (0-1), Daniel Whittleton, Padraig Murphy. MINOR: Laune Rangers face Keel/Listry in the Mid Kerry Minor Championship Semi Final on Saturday next, November 12th at 2:30pm in JP O’Sullivan Park. UNDER 16: On Bank Holiday Monday, Laune Rangers Under 16s had a comprehensive victory over Keel/Listry in the opening round of the championship and they made it two wins from two in the Mid Kerry Competition with an away victory in Beaufort on Sunday morning. There were a number of players missing on both sides on Sunday but it didn’t affect the Rangers style of play as they went on to score 6 goals on the day. The first came directly from a free kick as Dáire Cleary put the ball to the top corner of the net from 25 yards out. He went on to score another goal and was joined on the goals list by his brother Seán (an U14 player), Mark O’Connor, and Shane Doona (2). The defence was solid in the first half as they conceded a solitary point, while they didn’t allow much more in the second half as Beaufort tagged a further 1-4. Cormac Doyle made some key blocks and a great interception to snuff out another Beaufort attack, while Rory O’Connor (another U14) also came into the side and certainly didn’t weaken it. Laune Rangers will host Cromane/ Glenbeigh/Glencar in the third Round of fixtures. The game will take place on Saturday 19th November at 2:30pm in JP O’Sullivan Park. Laune Rangers: Jack Evans, Cormac Doyle, Conor Murphy, Oisin Daly, Rory O’Connor, Sean Arthurs, James Hurley (0-1), Kevin Fitzpatrick (0-1f), David Mangan (0-1), Ronan O’Shea (0-1), Dáire Cleary (2-5, 1-3f), Eoin Clifford, Mark O’Connor (1-2), Shane Doona (2-1), Sean Cleary (1-1). Subs: Peadar Foley, Ronan Fitzpatrick. SCOR: We wish the best of luck to the young people who will be representing Laune Rangers in this year’s Scór na nÓg County Final which will be held in the CYMS on Friday 11th November. Solo Singing: Claire Fealey; Instrumental Music Group: Niamh Doyle, Milly Foley, Orlaith O’Sullivan, Stephen O’Sullivan, Claire Fealey; Quiz Team: Ronan O’Shea, Óisin Daly, Hugh Fitzpatrick, Cillian Buckley. KERRY GAA GALA: Kerry County Committee, in association with Team Sponsors, Kerry Group, will honour our Senior Football All Ireland winning teams 1997 to 2014 at a Gala Dinner/ Celebration to be held in the INEC Killarney on Saturday 19th November next. What promises to be a great night of celebration will recognize all of the All Ireland Senior Medal winners since 1997. This includes a Laune Rangers contingent of Billy O’Shea (1997), Liam Hassett (1997, 2000, 2004), Mike Hassett (2000), Mike Frank Russell (1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007), John Sheehan (2004) and Peter Crowley (2014) The Players and Team Management from all seven teams will be the special guests of honour at this black tie event. In all, 84 players will be honoured as well as 25 members from the various management teams. The celebration will also feature the launch of a specially commissioned DVD featuring the great players and personalities from this era, their stories and highlights from those wonderful games. All proceeds from the night will go towards the development of the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence at Currans. It promises to be a night to be remembered as rarely has there been such a coming together of All Ireland medal holders even in a county such as Kerry where such items are common currency. To book a table or for further information please contact any of the following: Joe Crowley 087-2438912, John O’Dwyer 087-2229899, Mike McCarthy 087-2865713, Tom Spillane 087-2567738, Peter Twiss 087-2236253, Patrick O’Sullivan 086-2377187. GIRLS END OF SEASON: Laune Rangers Ladies Coiste na nÓg held their end of season medal presentation for the Under 6s, U8 and U10s on Sunday evening. The Under 12 Girls also received their East Kerry winning medals on the night. Well done to all of our Ladies players this year and we look forward to seeing you all back again for 2017. ANNUAL RACE NIGHT: Laune Rangers Annual Video Race Night takes place on Wednesday, December 28th at Bunkers Bar, Killorglin. Laune Rangers are now selling Horses for the night at €90 each, and with an Owner, Trainer & Jockey to be nominated, it is ideal for a three person syndicate! Horses can be purchased through members of the executive, Bunkers Bar, Falveys Bar or online at www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/ Laune_Rangers AGM: Laune Rangers GAA Club Annual General Meeting takes place on Saturday, December 10th at 7:30pm. Nomination forms are available now from Declan Falvey or Club Secretary Lisa Brennan. Contact Lisa on 087 9788003. LADIES AGM: Laune Rangers Ladies AGM takes place on Thursday, November 24th at 8pm in the clubrooms at JP O’Sullivan Park. There are a number of outgoing officer that are not seeking re-election, so a number of positions are being vacated. Like with the rest of the club, new people are always welcome. If anyone is interested in getting involved in the Ladies committee of Laune Rangers, email secretary.launerangersladies@gmail.com or contact Carmel O’Brien on 087 7645680. BORD NA NÓG: While the Bord na nOg season is not yet over, planning for next year has already begun. If anyone is interested in getting involved in coaching within our club, we would be delighted with the help. Contact John Clifford on 087 2073244 or Paudie Lynch on 086 2253663.