East Kerry team impress in first round

WELL done to the East Kerry Senior team, sponsored by KWD Recycling, on winning the round 1 game in the County Championship last Saturday, with a truly spirited performance, in Fitzgerald Stadium, in a game that had great play and great scores. Dr Crokes, Legion and Kilcummin compete in round 2 next weekend. Rathmore and East Kerry advance to the last 16. Minor League THE CCC and the Chairman of the East Kerry Board, met with club Officers and team mentors to discuss the format of the forthcoming Regional Minor League, which commences on Thursday, June 19. Under 14 League THE East Region Under 14 League, sponsored by MD O'Shea's, gets under way during the week.

The rules of the league include the following: All games are 15-a-side. The top team in after league rounds qualify for the final and will have home advantage. Second and third placed teams play in semifinal with second placed team having home venue.

If there is a tie after league games, the result of the game between those clubs will decide the league position. If this does not decide the position, then a play off may be necessary. Postponements of games by official rule book only.

If clubs agree on a postponement the Chairman of the Board must be notified of the agreed new date before a postponement will be granted. Having been granted the postponement, the referee and PRO must be notified.

Any team that does not complete the full list of fixtures is not eligible for the knock out stages. Results of all games to East Kerry Coiste na nÓg PRO Mary Donnelly (087-6471898) within one hour of the end of the game. Home team are responsible. Failure to do so will result in a €10 fine.

Round 1 fixtures: Division 1 Cordal/Scartaglin V Rathmore Dr. Crokes V Glenflesk Legion Bye Division 2 Fossa V Spa Kenmare V Beaufort Kilgarvan/Tousist Bye Division 3 Kilcummin V Gneeveguilla Firies V Currow Listry/Keel Bye Night of Champions ALL Kerry GAA Clubs now have tickets for the Annual Kerry GAA gathering at the Boyles Sports Kerry GAA Night of Champions that takes place on June 6.

Support your club and county teams by purchasing your ticket for the night from your local GAA Club for €10. This ticket also gives each purchaser a free entry to a special raffle on the night with some great prizes.

Tickets are also available from the Kerry GAA Store in Killarney and The Kerry County Board office in Austin Stack Park, Tralee. Girls Skills THE Eoghan Ruadh Primary Schools girls skills event took place during the last week.

Ten schools took part with an excellent standard of skills on display. Holy Family NS Rathmore won the team event with Katie Buckley, Paula Gruszka and Ciara Murphy showing great teamwork on the day. Danielle O'Leary representing Meentogues NS and Aoife Cronin Raheen NS qualified in the individual event. Best of luck to all players in the county final on Thursday, June 5 in Killarney. Féile THIS year the Fossa Under 14 girls will represent Kerry in the Girls Féile competition. This is a great honour and achievement Fossa Ladies in their fourth year of existence.

Fossa GAA club are holding a Table Quiz in The Old Killarney Inn, Aghadoe on Friday, June 6 at 8pm (tables of four €40, Juvenile €20). All welcome. Super Touch Blitz THE Munster Under 15 Super Touch blitzes took place on Saturday.

East Kerry clubs were well represented on the day with Firies, Legion and Dr. Crokes coming through tough groups to progress to the Munster final in Mallow. The standard of football was superb with all teams closely matched.

Teamwork, combined with some good fortune, proved vital components in the end to reach the Munster decider.

Thanks to referees Eddie Walsh, James O'Sullivan and Tommy Brosnan for assisting and Dr Crokes and Legion clubs who hosted on the day.

Munster Council presented all players with a jersey to recognise the effort shown by all the participants. Underage Hurling HURLING continues for underage players in East Kerry and an underage blitz was held in Farranfore on Tuesday.