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were rewarded with another penalty which was again converted by Liam O’Shea. Both sides had chances from distance to take the lead which were missed. With 39 minutes on the clock, Castlegregory were awarded a free from 45m. Jimmy O’Grady stepped up and coolly drove the ball between the posts to leave his side ahead by the slimmest of margins as the final whistle sounded. Full-time Castlegregory 1-10 Tousist 2-6. Castlegregory now face either Lispole or Listry who meet in the other semi-final, to be played next weekend. Castlegregory: David O’Dowd, James Gallwey, Gearóid Fitzgerald, David Sheehan, Pádraig Rohan (Timmy Walsh 40 mins), Timmy Moriarty (0-1), Michael Scanlon (0-1), Alan Fitzgerald (0-1) (Adam O’Donnell halftime), Joe O’ Connor, Brandon Hoare (0-1), Jimmy O’Grady (1-1), Tomás O’Connor, Anton Kelliher (0-1 free), Liam Maunsell (0-1) (Jordan Quirke 40 mins), Maurice Slattery(0-3). Tousist: Stephen O’Sullivan, James O’Brien, Morgan O’Sullivan, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Daniel O’Shea, Conor Harrington, Dan Hawker, Flor O’Sullivan, Peter O’Shea (0-1), Colm Brosnan (0-2 frees), Thomas Harrington (01), Mike Tim O’Shea, Aaron Morris, Gary Harrington, Liam O’Shea (2-2, 2 penalties). FIXTURES: Minor Hurling Championship Round 1 Ballyheigue v St Brendans on Saturday 16th Sept @ 4pm

South Kerry v Causeway on Tuesday 19th September @ 6pm Crotta v Lixnaw on Wednesday 20th September @ 6pm

Best of luck to the Crotta player’s and their mentors.

KERRY U-21 HURLERS ARE ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS: Congratulations and Well to Kerry U-21 Hurlers on their Bord Gáis Energy GAA All Ireland B U21, especially the Crotta player’s Tomás O’Connor, Adrian Mahony and Darragh Ryan. Jordan Conway was unavaible due to injury. Man Of The Match Jack Goulding Ballyduff Gaa. Final score: Kerry 2-12 to Wicklow GAA 2-8. Kerry win the Ritchie McElligott Cup for the first time, captained by Lixnaw’s Darragh Shanahan. NORTH KERRY U-14 B FINAL On a wet and windy Tom Healy Memorial Park Abbeydorney on Thursday night 7th September Crotta and Tralee Parnells contested the final of the North Kerry "B" Championship (Todd Nolan memorial shield) in terrible weather conditions. Tralee Parnells played with the wind in the first half and got the better of the opening exchanges and only for some poor shooting by Parnells and some heroic defending by Crotta the match could have been over as a contest at half time. Credit must go to the Crotta lads though as they clawed themselves back into the game but Parnells struck for a goal just before the half hour mark and led at half time 1-02 to 0-02. The second half started at a frantic pace with both teams fighting tooth and nail for every ball. Crotta now had the wind at their backs and tried to press home the advantage but came up against some stern resistance from the Parnells lads. Crotta finally got the goal they deserved but try as they might they couldn’t break down the stubborn Parnells defence for the all important second goal, leaving the final score 2-06 to 1-06 in favour of the Tralee men. Credit must go to both teams for serving up an exciting game despite the atrocious conditions. Crotta will rue injuries to key players before the game but congratulations to Tralee Parnells on a well deserved victory on the night, proving too good for the Crotta lads.

LOTTO RESULTS: The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer, Shane Nolan, The Waterfall, Kilflynn on Monday Night 4th September in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn, were 1,10,28 and 29. There was No winner of €2,200 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Johnny Clifford, Abbeydorney, Tom Long, Abbeydorney and Eimear Quinlan, Keel, Lixanw. The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn onMonday 11th September with a 2,300 Jackpot. Tickets are available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or you can also play on www.locallotto.ieThe Crotta Hurling Club also have lotto tickets sellers calling to Houses in The Kilflynn and surrounding areas at present. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Check out www.crottagaa.club