CROMANE

LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 27thth June 2018 in the Cromane GAA were 1. 11,16.22. There was no winner of the €7,600 Jackpot. Four prizes of €40 each went to Eileen Quinn. Firies. Ticket sold by Cr. Union.

Tess Ahern, Lake Rd. Ticket sold by Johnnie Connor. Daniel & Martina O.Sullivan, Lonart. Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan. Timmy Kalliher Snr. Caragh Lake. Ticket sold by Patie Joy.

Annual Ticket Monthly winner: Enda O.Shea, Rangue. Next weeks Jackpot is €7,700. If youre not in, you cant win. SENIORS: County League Division 4 result:

Cromane 1-13 Skellig Rangers 4-7 A familiar failing, the concession of goals, hurt our seniors at home to Skellig Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Conceding four in total was tough but two in a row early in the second half really dented our confidence.

Our tails were up as we had started the game in fine form and by the 17th minute were 1-5 to 1-1 ahead. Some excellent points from Sean O’Sullivan (outside of the left), Mikey Houlihan, Emmet Casey and Liam Teahan (outside of the right). We rounded off the opening quarter with a well-worked goal with Mikey setting up Sean Bán to punch home. For some reason we stopped doing what had gotten us into that four-point lead and wasted three or four attacks we with long 50/50 Skellig Rangers scooped up possession and started running at us. The result was they dragged themselves back into the game before half-time hitting 1-2 without reply to move a point ahead, 1-5 to 2-3. We settled again and points from a Darren Houlihan free and Emmet Casey from play levelled matter at the break, 1-7 to 2-4. We were well in the contest at this stage but some crucial moments arrived early in the second half, first the Skellig Rangers goalkeeper pulled off a fine save to deny Shane O’Neill goal, after he burst through. Skellig Rangers went down the field from the rebound to goal and within a minute they struck for a second as a series of hand-passes sliced through our backline. These two goals left the men from Portmagee in a very strong position, up 1-7 to 4-4. Once again, just like we have done in numerous games this year, we battled back. The problem is we keep drifting behind in games, giving ourselves uphill tasks every time.

This time, from six points adrift, we got it back to within three on a few occasions but just couldn’t drive on as Skellig Rangers popped with key points to keep us at arm’s length. A series of points in the second half, from Sean O’Sullivan (one a mighty score from a free wide on the right) and Paul Patrick O’Sullivan gave us a respectable score of 1-13 but those four goals conceded were a killer. Scorers: Sean O’Sullivan 1-5 (0-1 free), Paul Patrick O’Sullivan 0-3 (0-2 free), Emmet Casey 0-2, Mikey Houlihan, Liam Teahan 0-1, Darren Houlihan (free) 0-1. Team: Paudie McCarthy; Cathal Crosby, John Michael Foley, Liam Teahan; Finbar Casey, Conor Sugrue, Ethan Griffin; Shane O’Neill, Darren Houlihan; Shane Ahern, Paul Patrick O’Sullivan, Sean Teahan; Emmet Casey, Sean O’Sullivan, Mikey Houlihan. Subs: Eamon O’Connor for E Casey 50m, Danny Shea for Sean Teahan 55m, Aidan O’Sullivan, Padhraic McMahon, Ian Costello. Under-12s: County League (Phase 2) result:

Cromane 5-19, Valentia 5-3

The Cromane under-12s finished up their county league action with another win, this time against Valentia in Cromane. Over the two phases of the county league they travelled long distances and ended up winning all but two of their ten games. Some excellent displays throughout and it’s great to see them improving all of the skills. Well done also to their coaches Garry McGrath, Stephen Casey, and Sinead Lavin. Next up for this bunch of players will be the Cúl Camps and the Cromane GAA Summer Camp followed by the Mid Kerry under-12 competition in August/September. Plenty of football to look forward to over the summer. Panel: Jamie Casey, Sian Corkery, Sadhbh Casey, Alex Scannell, Ryan O’Connor, Conor Hayes, Ben Sugrue, Jack McGrath, Saoirse Harkin, Sean Keane, Anthony Diggin, Cormac Riordan, Liam Hayes, Dylan Counihan.

MID KERRY UNDER-12 COMPETITION: Our under-12s begin their Mid Kerry campaign this Friday with a game in Killorglin against Laune Rangers. The throw-in time is 7pm.

They will have five games in all, every Friday until August 3rd. After the opening game they play (in this order): Milltown-Castlemaine (home) on July 13, Keel (away) on July 20, Glenbeigh-Glencar (home) on July 27, and Beaufort (away) on August 3.

Best of luck to the team in this competition.

UNDER-14s:

Under-14 Central Region (round 2) result: Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) 5-14, Castlegregory 2-4

The GGC under-14s maintained their unbeaten start to the Central Region with a convincing over Castlegregory last Monday evening in Glenbeigh.

This win follows up their opening onepoint win away to An Ghaeltacht. Some good displays all-round with Jason O’Connor and Tony Óg Duffy impressing. Highlights included some fine goals from Colm Kingdon, Conan Dennehy, Jason, and Tony Óg.

They played Milltown Castlemaine last Monday in the same competition with their next game away to Churchill next Monday (July 9) at 7pm.

Well done lads. Panel: Sean Scannell, Conan Dennehy, Liam O’Neill, Darragh O’Connor, Matthew Naughton, Darragh Lynch, Tony Óg Duffy, Noah Falvey, Cian Lyons, Kealan O’Sullivan, Jason O’Connor, Colm Kingdon, Aaron Griffin, Charlie Foley, Keith Moriarty, Ross Bowell. MID KERRY MINORS: The Mid Kerry minors, captained by our own Conor Sugrue who lined out at full-back, were pipped by one point in their opening county championship game against East Kerry last Tuesday evening. The final score was Mid Kerry 1-9, East Kerry 0-13. Cromane had four players involved, with Conor in the backline were Cathal Crosby at right wing back and Kieran O’Sullivan at centre back. Kieran’s brother, Jack, was also on the panel. Well done to all the players for representing their club with Mid Kerry. Next up is a game against Kenmare District. JUNIOR LEAGUE: Cromane notched their first win in the county junior league on Tuesday evening last when they got the better of Waterville at home by 2-14 to 1-11.

Their final game in group 5 of this league is on Friday (July 6) against Listry in Cromane at 7.30pm.

SAVE THE DATE - GAA CAMP: Cromane GAA Club will be hosting a four-day GAA camp from Tuesday, August 14, to Friday, August 17. The camps (from 10am to 3pm each day) will be supervised by our qualified coaches and are aimed at Cromane GAA players from ages 6 to 12. The cost for the camp will be €50 for first child, €40 for a second child, and/or €100 if there are three children from one family taking part over the four days.

Please contact Gavin O’Connor, our coaching officer, for more details. Bookings are being taken now for the August GAA Camp in Cromane. Five hours a day with your children having some fun with their friends, improving their GAA skills, allowing parents some free time during the summer - what’s not to like? CUL CAMPS: The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps take place in Cromane from Monday, July 16, to Friday, June 20. The camps run from 10am to 2.30pm each day and are for children aged 6 and over (up to 13). The prices for the camp are as follows: €60 for first child; €50 for second child, and €40 for a third and/or fourth child. A host of Kerry GAA coaches will be in attendance each day to coach the children. Each child will also receive free Cúl Camp gear and a backpack. You can book online now via this link: https://www. kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ TRAINING: Underage training (under-6s to under-10s) is back up and running at the field on Sunday mornings. We aim to get started each Sunday at 11.15am. Come along to have some craic with friends on a Sunday morning as your child makes new friends while learning and improving their basics skills of Gaelic football.

Our underage group of coaches are extremely dedicated and provide an excellent platform for your child to improve as a player. There’s also the simple joys of mixing with other children, an important aspect of our underage training as they build team spirit. An Cromán Abú! FIXTURES: Friday, July 6 - County Junior Football League (round 5): Cromane v Listry in Cromane at 7.30pm. Monday, July 9 - Under-14 Central Region Division 2 (round 4): Glenbeigh-Glencar/ Cromane (GGC) v Churchill in Churchill at 7pm.

Wednesday, July 11 - Under-16 County League Division 2 (round 2): GGC v Castlegregory in Glenbeigh at 7pm. Sunday, July 15 - County League Division 4 (round 9): Cromane v Cordal in Cordal at 2pm. Monday, July 16 - Under-14 Central Region Division 2 (round 5): GGC v Ardfert in Ardert at 7pm.