MILLTOWN/C’MAINE

Sympathy: The club extends sympathy to the O’Connor family, Chapel Lane on the death of Tommy. Tommy has been a long serving executive member down through the years and is presently our Vice President. Tommy also served as postman for many years in the village and beyond. May your soul rest in peace. Primary Schools Mid Kerry U Can Skills: Congratulations to all the footballers from our club who participated in the above competition recently in Milltown Castlemaine GAA Grounds. In particular,well done to the winning team from St. Joseph’s School, Castlemaine who were winners on the day. All three boys are from our club- Ben Downes, John and Dara Hogan. Also from our club we’re Garrett O’Dowd and Darragh Kelliher who acquitted themselves very well representing Kiltallagh NS while Liam O’Dowd, Dara Clifford and Eoghan Daly flew the flag in style for Nagle Rice Primary School. We wish the boys from St. Joseph’s all the best in the final on Friday in Austin Stack Park. Under 12s: It seems if you want exciting, edge of your seat football these days then you need look no further that Sunday evenings with our U12 teams. A fantastic feast of football was served up again this evening in Moyvane. The Milltown/Castlemaine White Team were a credit to their coaches as they put in a fantastic performance to win on this Bank Holiday Sunday evening. Some great football led to some impressive scoring as our visiting team ran out winners the final score reading Milltown/Castlemaine U12 (White Team) 5-14 V 5-4 Moyvane. Equally as impressive was the Milltown/ Castlemaine Green Teams effort against their North Kerry opponents. A fantastic show of teamwork brought a great spirited performance from our U12s and the match ended level. This team no strangers to tight battles in recent weeks are the ones to watch if your comfortable on the edge of your seat. Final score Milltown/Castlemaine U12 (Green Team) 4-13 V 4-13 Moyvane. A big thank you as always to our Coiste na nÓg Sponsors Foley’s Spar and Burke’s Butchers

Under 14s: On a fine sunny evening in both Milltown and Firies, our U14 teams came up against tough opposition last Wednesday. Unfortunately both teams were on the wrong side of the result but a strong effort from all sides was put in. The final scores:

Green Team - Milltown/Castlemaine 4-02 V 3-12 Firies in Firies

White Team - Milltown/Castlemaine 2-02 V 3-6 Ballymac in Milltown. A big thank you to our Coiste Na nÓg Sponsors Foley’s Spar & Burke’s Butchers. Best of luck to Ian and the boys on this Wednesday evening. One of the teams is away to Legion and the other is at home to Ballyduff.

JUNIOR PREMIER CHAMPIONS: Comhghairdeas to Beaufort on their fantastic victory over Na Gael in Austin Stack Park on Sunday afternoon. Best of luck to you in the remainder of the competition. COUNTY JUNIOR LEAGUE: Our first outing will be away to Castleisland Desmonds on May 18 th with a 7. 30 throw in. SENIOR MID KERRY LEAGUE: Our seniors ( sponsored by Larkins Bar and Kelly’s Top Shop) meet Keel in Round 4 of the Mid Kerry League on Friday May 8th.

LAUNE RANGERS: Congratulations to our neighbouring club Laune Rangers on their victory over Gneeveguilla this ensuring Intermediate status for them next year.

FIELD DEVELOPMENT: We were blessed with beautiful weather on Saturday last for the commencement of work on our GAA facilities. We were equally blessed with the wonderful volunteers on the day, all more than willing to give of their expertise, time and equipment. Your enthusiasm and support is very much appreciated.

LONDON GAELS: Congratulations to former Milltown Castlemaine senior player, Marcus Mangan, who lined out for London Gaels versus Sligo on Sunday last, in the Connaught Championship. KERRY UNDER 16 LADIES: Congratulations to Ella Teahan and Clodagh Evans who were part of the above team that won the Munster A Final on Saturday last with a great victory over Tipperary. Both girls are members of the Milltown Listry Ladies Club. Well done girls! Congratulations to former Milltown Castlemaine and County player, Willie Maher- manager of the Kilcummin team, who won the Intermediate Final today, with a victory over Glenflesk. FUNDRAISING LOTTO JACKPOT: Our most recent draw was held on Friday last, May 4 in Larkins Bar and Restaurant. Drawn numbers were 3, 9, 12 with the bonus number being 19. We had two match 3 winners. Congratulations to Karl J Daly, Milltown and Pat Walker C/O Larkin’s Bar. Our Jackpot is now €19, 600 with €200 for Match 3.

Sincere thanks to all who continue to support our Fundraising Lotto in so many ways. Your contribution to our club is much appreciated. Next draw is on Friday May 18.