The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Championship now the focus
County Board PRO Leona Twiss with all the GAA news
KERRY are safe in Division 1 for next year and have used this year’s league to try out a number of newer players so overall it has been a positive campaign.
Our final game of the league was away to Tyrone last Sunday, unfortunately we were beaten but the game allowed Éamonn Fitzmaurice the opportunity to experiment with players and positions. A total of 37 players got game time over the league games.
As was agreed at the Club Forum, all Kerry players have returned to their clubs for training this week and are available to play this weekend in the Club Championship. Inter-county training resumes next week in the Currans Centre of Excellence.
Now that the gym has been completed, all inter-county teams are training in the facility and this will have a positive impact on all the inter-county teams come championship.
Castleisland Mart
NEXT Saturday and Sunday we have games throughout the county heralding the start of the Castleisland Mart Club Championship.
We begin with Round 1 games at neutral venues in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Premier Championships and we begin with Round 2 games in the Junior Championship with first named teams at home. No extra time applies in these games.
County SFL
THE Launch of the 2018 Credit Union Senior Football and Hurling Leagues took place in Austin Stack Park Tralee last Monday night.
Sponsorship cheques were presented to the 2017 County Leagues Winners, Dr Crokes, Killarney Legion, Na Gaeil, Keel, Cordal and Ballyduff. Presentations were also made to Dr Crokes - All Ireland Club Senior Football Champions, Glenbeigh / Glencar - All Ireland Junior Club Football Champions and All Ireland Post Primary Schools Hogan Cup Winners St Brendan’s College Killarney.
The Credit Union was represented by John Long, John O’Regan and Mary O’Shea. John spoke about the shared common ethos of the Credit Union and Kerry GAA: community spirit and voluntary service.
Tim Murphy, Chairman of Kerry County Committee thanked the Credit Union for their kind sponsorship of the county leagues and said Kerry GAA are delighted to be associated with the Credit Union.
Cúl Camps
KELLOGG’S GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.
Activities are player-centred with a games-based approach and a strong emphasis being placed on personal development and well-being. Activities are also organised in an age-appropriate manner with a view to: optimise learning, enhance friendships, improve physical and psychological well-being and promote school and club links.
The cost is €60 for the first child; €50 for the second child; €40 for the third and subsequent children. For children attending a second camp, without gear, the cost is €35. Places in the camps can be booked online.