The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)

Successful mini sevens held in East Kerry and Kenmare districts

- EAST KERRY GAA Michael O’Mahony

THE East Kerry boys and girls Mini Sevens took place during the week.

Twenty-one teams took part in the boys section. The standard of football was excellent with all teams performing well on the day. Knockanes NS defeated Tiernaboul NS in the semi final with a good team display while Kilcummin NS defeated Fossa NS in a excellent match.

The final was a superb game between two well matched teams. Goals were scored on both sides keeping the large attendance satisfied with the skill set of both teams. Knockanes NS emerged victorious over a spirited Kilcummin NS team.

The girls Mini Sevens took place in Fossa. Twenty teams took part on the day. The weather conditions proved no obstacle to the talented players on all teams. The skill levels on display was superb great credit due to the players.

Faha NS team defeated Fossa NS in the first semi final with goals proving the deciding factor. Lissivigee­n NS defeated Knockaderr­y NS with a powerful team display. The final was high scoring with the Faha NS team performing superbly to secure the title defeating a gallant Lissivigee­n NS team in the final.

The Kenmare District Board boys and girls Mini Sevens took place in Kenmare GAA grounds Rennily. The teams overcame difficult weather conditions to finish the competitio­n.

Realt Na Mara NS were victorious in the boys final defeating a well drilled Cahir NS team in a quality match. Kilgarvan Central NS team proved well deserving winners of the girls section playing fantastic football in the process. Many thanks to all the clubs, teachers and TY students for

Vince Cooper East Kerry / Kenmare GDA would like to wish all teams the best of luck in the county finals.

Stewarding

APPLICATIO­NS are invited for voluntary stewards in Fitzgerald Stadium. Applicants should be over 18 years of age. Full training will be provided. Contact John Lenihan at 087- 776 3500 or Dermot O’Connor 0876958610

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