Junior leagues head for final stage

THE East Kerry Junior league is nearing the finals stage, with round 2 played last week.

In Division 1, it was the home side, Dr Crokes took the league points when they played Gneeveguilla. Dr Crokes built an unassailable lead in the first half, notching up 2-13 to 0-4. Dr Crokes continued to dominate the second half and ran out winners on a final scoreline of Dr Crokes 4-20 Gneeveguilla 0-10.

In the second division 1 game, Rathmore proved much too strong and experienced for a young Legion side, missing a number or regulars in this game played in Direen. Starting brightly enough with points on the scoreboard, the home side seemed to be well in contention.

However, Rathmore settled to their task and gradually began to open up a gap. The half-time score saw the sides go in with Rathmore leading 1-8 to 0-3. On resumption, Rathmore increased their lead and had a comfortable winning margin. Adam Moynihan’s well taken penalty was a bright spot for Legion. Final score Rathmore 3-17 Killarney Legion 1-8.

These results mean that Rathmore top the Division 1 league table, with four league points, while both Dr Crokes and Gneeveguilla are on two league points going into the final round of league games. Dr Crokes play Legion and Rathmore meet Gneeveguilla in round 3.

In Division 2, visitors Spa booked their place in the final when they travelled to Kilcummin for a round 2 game, having drawn in their round 1 game against Glenflesk. After an evenly contested first half, Spa lead by 1-8 to Kilcummin s 1-7 at the break, the goal scorers being John Falvey for Spa and Gearóid Kerins for Kilcummin.

The second half saw Spa in complete control and out score Kilcummin by twelve points to three with John Falvey accounting for 1-10 in total. Final score Spa 1-20 Kilcummin 1-10.

Spa await the outcome of the round 3 game between Glenflesk and Kilcummin to find out who they will meet in the final. Kilcummin need to win while a draw would suffice to see Glenflesk through to the final. Both Division 1 and Division 2 finals are fixed for Tuesday, May 2 at neutral venues.

Under 16 League

THE last league round of games in the MD O’Shea East Region Under 16 League, to determine progression to semi-finals and finals, are fixed for this week.

The semi-finals in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 sees the second placed team on the league table take on third placed team, with the second placed team having at a home venue. The top team in the league table has home venue for the final.

In Division 3 the fourth placed team will play a home final versus the winner of fifth v sixth placed team (fifth at home for semi-final) for a Division 4 title. There will be extra-time if necessary in all semi-finals which are set for Monday, May 1.

Extra-time also applies if necessary in the finals, which are fixed a week later, on May 8. The league tables are on the East Kerry web site (www.eastkerrygaa.com) under Fixtures and Results.

Reminder

A MEETING of Coiste na nÓg will take place in Legion club-house on Wednesday starting at 8pm.

The East Region League semi finals and finals will be up for discussion. The Killarney Coiste na Óg Parade will also be discussed and club delegates are asked to know what Juvenile teams (from Under 6 to Under 16) will be representing their clubs in the Killarney Parade.

Go Games Blitzes

KERRY Coaching and Games organised county blitz days in John Mitchels during the week.

The games were played in great spirit with all teams performing well over the two days. East Kerry/ Kenmare clubs were well represented with Kenmare, Glenflesk, Kilcummin and Listry enjoying the experience.

Thanks to Gary Vaughan (Spa), Ryan Kelliher (Spa), Dara Fleming (Glenflesk) and Sean O’Sullivan (Listry) for refereeing the matches. Jamie O’Sullivan (Gneeveguilla) provided great support to all clubs over the two days.

East Kerry/ Kenmare club Under 8 Go Games will be starting on the week of May 1. The host club must contact all clubs taking part in their games. Clubs may select any night that suits them to run the event over three weeks. It is vital that the Club books their own field with the Club Committee.

Coaching Officers have received a list of St Brendans College students to support them to referee the games. The result of the matches is not important players getting match practice and enjoying the experience is the main aim.

Go Games Under 8 Blitzes in May are as follows: Dr Crokes (H), Spa and Fossa; Glenflesk (H) Rathmore and Gneeveguilla; Firies (H) Legion, Kilcummin and Listry; Templenoe (H) Kenmare, Kilgarvan, Tuosist and Sneem. Further information contact Vince Cooper East Kerry/Kenmare GDA.

County Skills

FIRIES and Templenoe clubs represented East Kerry/ Kenmare in the county final on Thursday in Caherslee.

All players performed well on the day. The format was teams of three with all players scores to count. Firies club team (Stephen Palmer, James Horgan and Aaron Burke) finished third on the day. Well done to all concerned the standard was superb.

Sympathy

WE extend sympathy on the passing away of Fr Lucid, PP Kilcummin and President Kilcummin CLG to his family, relatives and friends and to Kilcummin CLG. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.