The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Minor combination beat Firies
TATLER JACK EAST REGION MINOR LEAGUE Kilgarvan /T’noe/ Tousist 1-15 Firies 0-6
FIRIES travelled to Kilgarvan to take on Kilgarvan /Templenoe/ Tousist in round 2 of the Tatler Jack East Region Minor league division 1. The home side played with the wind in the first half and took a 1-8 to 0-3 points lead thanks to Dylan O’Connor 0-3 and Micheal McCarthy 1-2.
Firies played with the advantage of the wind in the second half and tried hard and notched up 5 points - Kevin Murphy 0-3 and Liam Brosnan 0-2. However, the Kilgarvan/Tousist/Templenoe team were stronger all over and finished the game 1-15 to 0-6 winners. Best for the home side were Sean Casey, Liam Twomey, Gearóid Fennessy, Chris Creedon, Dylan O’Connor and Micheal McCarthy. Best for Firies were Cian O’Callaghan, Shane Kennedy, Liam Brosnan and Kevin Murphy.
Under-8/Under-10 Go Games
East Kerry/Kenmare U-8/U-10 Go Games were completed during the week. The standard of football was excellent with all teams showing fantastic skill levels. Teams showed great improvement during the blitzes with all club coaches delighted with the efforts of all players during the games. Thanks to all clubs for assisting Vince Cooper East Kerry/ Kenmare GDA in running the blitz programme. St Brendan’s College students provided great support to all host clubs on blitz days.
Best of Luck South Kerry
Best of luck to all Kerry South management and players taking part in Munster competitions next week. Teams have prepared well with Kerry South U-14 team going to Waterford, Kerry South U-15 going to Cork and Kerry South U-16 making the trip to Limerick. It is important to support all teams on the day.
DylanCrowley U-11 Invitational Tournament
The Dylan Crowley U-11 Invitational Tournament takes place in Gneeveguilla CLG pitches on Saturday next. All teams to be present at Gneeveguilla GAA at 9:30am. The tournament rules are: Games to begin at 10 am; 10 minutes per half; 5 goal rule in place; Ties will be decided on head Vs head firstly; then, if necessary, a five-minute play-off; finally if necessary Golden score. Rolling substitutes are allowed; Teams 11 a side. Panel up to 18; 1st place in each Division will qualify for Final; 2nd V 3rd to play in Semi-final.
The league rounds are: Division 1 - All Games on Pitch 1 - 10am: Killarney Legion V Kilcummin, 10:30: Rathmore V Glenflesk, 11am: Glenflesk V Killarney Legion, 11:30: Kilcummin V Rathmore, 12noon :Glenflesk V Kilcummin, 12:30 :Killarney Legion V Rathmore.
Division 2 All games on Pitch 3 - 10 am: Gneeveguilla V Dromtarriffe, 10:30: Firies V Gneeveguilla , 11am: Spa V Firies , 11:30: Moyvane V Spa , 12 noon: Dromtarriffe V Moyvane.
Division 2 All Games on Pitch 4- 10am: Moyvane V Firies, 10:30: Dromtarriffe V Spa, 11am: Gneeveguilla V Moyvane, 11:30: Firies V Dromtarriffe, 12noon: Spa V Gneeveguilla.
Division 3 All Games on Pitch 2- 10am: Kilgarvan V Cordal, 10:30: Scartaglin V Currow, 11am: Currow V Kilgarvan, 11:30: Cordal V Scartaglin, 12noon: Currow V Cordal, 12:30: Kilgarvan V Scartaglin.
It is planned to have a parade of all Clubs and players after the league games and before the knockout stages, at 1pm approximately. Complimentary refreshments will be available all day.
A chip van will be present for anyone who wants to purchase food. It is also hoped to use Facebook Live at different parts of the day to broadcast some playing footage, parade, a few interviews with mentors etc on the Official Gneeveguilla GAA Facebook Page.
If any clubs/parents have any concerns/issues with this, please contact Sean O Keeffe, Vice Chairman East Kerry Coiste na nÓg to ensure that footage of those teams is not used.
The organisers wish to thank all for accepting the invitation to take part in the tournament and wishes everyone has an enjoyable day.
Best of luck in County Senior Championship
Best of luck in Round 3 of the County Senior Football Championship to the East Kery Senior team (on Saturday V St Brendans at 7.15pm) and to Killarney Legion (on Sunday V West Kerry at 2pm). Both games are in Austin Stack Park. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh. FIXTURES Monday July 10
MD O’Shea East Region U14 League – Round 4 (First named at home)
Division 1A
Glenflesk V Currow
Fossa V Dr Crokes
Kenmare V Firies
Division 1B Beaufort V Kilgarvan/Tuosist Listry/Keel V Kilcummin Group C - Division 3
Spa V Cordal/Scar taglin Dr Crokes B V Gneeveguilla