Brosnan to assume reins at the East Kerry Board

THE East Kerry Annual Convention will take place this Thursday in the Killarney Heights Hotel at 8pm after Mass at 7pm.

With one nomination received for Chairman, Currow’s Johnny Brosnan will take up the mantle when Tim Ryan steps down at the Annual Convention, due to the 5-year rule. The Vice-Chairman and PRO Officer roles will also see a change, due to the 5-year rule. A number of motions are also down for decision.

Scór na bPaistí

THE finals of East Kerry Scór na bPaistí will be held on Saturday, February 24, starting at 12 noon. Venue TBC. Entries to be sent by e-mail to East Kerry Scór Officer Amy Reidy at amyreidy@ymail. com no later than the February 9.

Munster Club Forum

THE Munster Club Forum will be held in Pairc Ui Chaoimh next Saturday.

This is an excellent opportunity for clubs to gain valuable knowledge to improve and develop going forward. It is an excellent way of networking with clubs forging links to use in the future. Munster Council website has all details. Clubs are encouraged to be represented at this most important Forum.

Coaching Course

ANY club interested in doing a Foundation Level Coaching Course can apply to Vince Cooper, East Kerry/Kenmare GDA. The course consists of both theory and practical elements. Twelve coaches is the minimum number required to complete the course. Amalgamations will be accepted. Courses will be delivered on a first come first served basis.

BLITZES

THE groups and venues for all East Kerry/Kenmare clubs Under 8 and Under 10 Go Games Blitzes have been circulated to clubs by East Kerry /Kenmare GDA Vince Cooper.

The Under 8 Go Games will be played in May and the Under 10 Go Games in June. The groups and venues for all East Kerry / Kenmare clubsare as follows: U-8 Spa (H), Dr Crokes and Fossa; Gneeveguilla (H), Rathmore and Glenflesk; Killarney Legion (H), Firies, Kilcummin and Listry; Templenoe (H), Kenmare, Kilgarvan, Tuosist and Sneem. U-10 Firies (H), Killarney Legion, Glenflesk and Fossa; Dr Crokes (H), Kilcummin and Listry; Rathmore (H), Gneeveguilla and Spa; Kenmare (H), Templenoe, Kilgarvan, Tuosist and Sneem.

Coaching Course

ST Brendans College, Killarney TY students completed a Transition Year GAA Course during the week.

The two-day course consisted of both theory and practical modules. Sixty-five students took part with great improvements in coaching delivery during the course. Vince Cooper East Kerry / Kenmare GDA got great support from David O’Dea, South Kerry Hurling GDA over the two days.

The aim of the course was to promote the involvement of students in underage coaching in East Kerry. Students will be given the chance to work on football and hurling events during 2018 improving and developing all students coaching.

Thanks to Sean Coffey (Principal) and Gary McGrath (teacher) for supporting the event in St Brendan’s College.

East Kerry All Stars

A GREAT night was had by all on Friday at the East Kerry CLG All Star Awards Gala Banquet, sponsored by The Kerryman, The Aquila Club, Gleneagle Hotel and the East Kerry GAA Board.

Thanks

VERY many thanks to everyone who gave superb help and co-operation to East Kerry PRO over the last five years.

Involvement in the role has been an honour and privilege. There will be change of PRO on Thursday, at the Annual Convention, due to the five-year role and I wish the incoming Committee (officers and delegates) the very best in their deliberations and work in the years ahead. Sár Coiste.

Go n-éiri libh.