DR CROKES

East Kerry Super League – Round one Dr Crokes V Rathmore We had a comfortable win over Rathmore in this first round East Kerry Super League. The fact we had the advantage of the strong breeze against under strength opponents in the first half almost ensured that we would build up a good lead. This is excatly what happened as we sent over urteen points (all from play) in this first 30 minutes. Rathmore got on top in the early minutes of the second half and a goal in the 34th minute reduced our lead to nine points. We got back on top again at the end of the third quarter and a few major scores gave us a comfortable victory. The game was a good run out for both clubs and it was a compliment to both teams and indeed Referee Mike Brosnan that their enthusiasm never lessend inspite of the horrible weather. Our top scorers on the day were Mark O’Shea and Micheál Potts. Three of our side had their first scores at Senior Level – Micheál Potts, James Kelly and Lorcan McMonagle. Team: Johnny O’Leary, John Payne, Mike Moloney, David Naughton, Michael Potts, Jason Lyne, Jack Griffin, Billy Courtney, Kieran Ward, Paul Clarke, Gavin O’Shea, Brian Looney, Tony Brosnan, Mark O’Shea, Mike Casey Subs: James Kelly, Lorcan McMonagle, Bryan O’Shea, Seán Coppinger, Neil O’Doherty.

Best Wishes: Best wishes to our Scór Quiz team who are taking part in the all-Ireland Final in Sligo on the Saturday, February 17. The team members are Jamie Muldoon, Treasa O’Sullivan, Mark Cooper and Cillian Hickey. They have been practising extensively over the last few months along with their mentors Jackie Looney, Margaret Muldoon and Teresa Hickey.

Child Protection Awareness Course: The club will be hosting a Child Protection Awareness Course in the clubhouse on Tuesday, February 20. It will commence at

7 p.m. and lasts for three hours.

It is now mandatory for everyone involved with children to complete this course and all participants receive certification on completion.

Celebration Night: Dr Crokes GAA Awards and Celebration Night will take place this Friday, February 16, in Dromhall Hotel at 8 p.m. Buffet and followed by 80’s disco. Tickets are €25 and you can get from club officers, Tatler Jack or Vince Casey office. No tickets can be bought after 1 p.m. on Friday the 16th. We have a lot to celebrate so let’s make it a night to remember.

Development Fund: Dr Crokes Club are embarking on a fundraising initiative to help upgrade the current facilities of our grounds as it has been 12 years since serious work has been carried out. There are fantastic prizes to be won with the first prize a Nissan Pulsar Executive Class Car and second prize is a four night stay for two people in New York including flights. We have 10 prizes in total and the draw will take place on December 20.Tickets are €10 each or a book of six for €50. There will be an additional draw of €1,000 for those who purchase a full book for €50. Tickets can be purchased in the Tatler Jack, club members or Kerry Shop in Killarney Outlet Centre.

Dr Crokes Family Walking Group: As part of the clubs health and Wellbeing initiative we will be walking every Tuesday evening departing the clubhouse at 6.30 p.m. All welcome to our sociable 30/40 min walk.

Progressive 31: Progressive 31 is on every Wednesday night in Crokes Clubhouse. It will start at 8 p.m. You will need to bring money and a partner €5 per person.

Invitation: Dr Crokes GAA Club invites the parents in the Killarney area and their boys and girls to the 2017 Registration open day on Saturday, March 3. Boys and girls aged four – 10 welcome.

Club Membership: annual membership is now due and it is critical that all members and players pay/renew their membership before March 31 next. A strict no pay/no play policy will be enforced after this time.

Deepest Sympathies: Deepest Sympathies to the Kelly Family of Spa on the death of John Kelly. John joined us on a number of nights at our Progressive 31 drive. RIP.

Deepest Sympathies to the Neeson Family, Marion Terrace on the death of Breda’s nephew, James Ferguson. RIP.

Happy Birthday to Donnacha Galvin, who celebrated a special birthday recently.

Lotto: lotto 3, 13, 26, 28 jackpot €6,300 Not won match three €200. Next draw Sunday, February 18, in Tatler Jack jackpot €6,600.