Kenmare, Kilgarvan and Tuosist join East Kerry
Michael O’Mahony
THE 95th East Kerry GAA Convention took place last Friday, January 10 at the Killarney Heights Hotel.
All clubs attended and Kenmare Shamrocks, Kilgarvan and Tuosist also attended convention and are now members of the East Kerry Board. They were welcomed by chairman of East Kerry Board Johnny Brosnan who said he looked forward working with them years ahead and his fellow officers.
Dermot O’Connor, Firies, the outgoing secretary stepped down under the five year rule. He was replaced by Noel Kennedy, Listry. Dermot O’Connor will continue as assistant secretary and Pat O’Brien the outgoing joint-treasurer, St Pats East Kerry, stepped down having been on the board for thirteen years as PRO, Hurling Officer and joint-treasurer .
The board in full for 2020 is: President Ger Gavin, Spa; Vice-president Pat Favier, Glenfesk; Donie Sheehan, Dr Crokes; Pat Sweeney, Fossa; Sean Kelly, Kilcummin; Dermot Griffin, Fossa; Tim Ryan, Kilcummin; John Lenihan, Kilcummin; Chairman: Johnny Brosnan, Currow; Vice Chairman: John Dineen, Fossa; Secretary: Noel Kennedy, Listry; Asst Secretary: Dermot O’Connor, Firies; Treasurer Domhnaill O’Sullivan, Fossa; PRO: Michael O’Mahony, Rathmore; Hurling Officer: Garry Halloran, Kilcummin; Scór Officer: Amy Reidy, Cordal; Childrens Officer: Noreen O’Connor Cronin, Gneeveguilla.
Motions
Fossa – That no East Kerry club be excluded from the opportunity to participate in Dr O’Donoghue Cup. To facilitate this the sixteen teams go in to an unseeded open draw played off. If possible over four weeks.
The Fr Gavin should run concurrently. Draw being made as teams eligible for it exit the Dr O’Donoghue Cup. Teams eligible to play in Fr Gavin cup who reach semi-final of Dr O’Donoghue cup forfeit playing in the Fr Gavin cup for that year (withdrawn)
Scarataglin – To give club options of taking part or not taking part in the Dr O’Donoghue cup competition and to let the East Kerry Board know of their decision by February for that decision to maybe last for two years / seasons (withdrawn)
Glenflesk – For the benefit of the O’Donoghue Cup structure that all teams be clear whether or that they are either playing the competition.
This would make it easier on the clubs that want to play (withdrawn)
All Stars
THE East Kerry All Stars, 2019, will be announced at a gala night at the Brehon Hotel this Friday, January 17.
Trickets are available at the Kerry GAA store, from local clubs, and from Board officers. The event is again sponsored by The Kerryman, The Aquila Club and East Kerry GAA. Presentations will be made to the All Star fifteen selection and to the players of the year at senior, intermediate and Under 21.
As always the Hall of Fame inductee for the year will be honoured along with the Person of the Year.
Stadium
FITZGERALD Stadium needs for stewards for crowd control in Fitzgerald Stadium. The Munster Council are willing to arrange a course for stewards. For further information contact John Lenihan events controller 087- 7763500 or any officer of East Kerry GAA Board as soon as possible.
St Brendans College
ST Brendans College TY students completed a two day coaching course in the school.
The course was delivered by Vince Cooper East Kerry / Kenmare GDA and Colm O’Brien, South Kerry Hurling GDA. The aim of the course was to improve and develop all students practical and theoretical ideas enabling them to assist all clubs in coaching underage players during the 2020 season. Thanks to Seán Coffey (Principal) for his support in running the event.