The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
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FARRANFORE FIRIES CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Kingdom Gospel Choir will be in the Friary Church, Killarney on Sunday 2nd December at 5.30pm. All donations will go to Kerry Cancer Support Group.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
These will be officially switched on at 5pm on Sat 1st Dec in the grounds of the Garda Station , Farranfore. All welcome to come along , followed by refreshments in Sherwoods.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Congratulations to Elaine O’Donoghue and Chloe O’Connor who received Munster and All Ireland under 16 medals in the Rose Hotel, Tralee recently. Well done.
GAA CLUB AGM
The AGM of GAA club will take place on Sunday 9th December at 5pm in the Meeting Room, Farranfore.
GAA LOTTO
Numbers drawn 10 14 17 20. The jackpot was not won and will be €8000 in O’Keeffe’s on Fri night. 30eu each : Denis O’Leary, Killarney; Aidan, c/o Bridie; Brian Lawton, Killeagh, Co Cork; Jn J Dowd, Boulia; Richard Sherwood, Farranfore.
31 CARD DRIVE
Sat 24th in Farranfore Hall 1st Mary and Peg Kissane; 2nd Joan Kenny, Richie Walsh; Raffle John O’Callaghan, Mike Cronin, Jn Healy, Peg Kissane.
FIRIES COMMUNITY GAMES
Its the time of year again as we kick off the 2018/19 Community Games year, hot on the heels of all our successes last year.
As usual there are a load of chances to get involved be it singing, dancing, hurling, soccer, running or swimming plus many more, its all about getting involved and having fun. Keep an eye out and we will publish a full list of activities with hopefully contact details and dates in the coming weeks.
Our first involvement will be in the Basketball with trials starting immediately over the next week.
Trials for Community Games Basketball as follows:
U16 Girls (panel of 10) Monday 26th Nov 6-7pm Girls must be over 13 & U16 on the 31/7/2019 & available for competition on Sunday 20/1/19
U16 Boys (panel of 10) Saturday 1st Dec 1.30-2.30pm Boys must be over 13 & U16 on 31/7/2019 & available for competition on Sunday 27/1/19
U11 Mixed (5 girls 5 boys) Saturday 1st Dec 2.45-3.45pm Girls/ Boys must be over over 9 & U11 on 31/7/2019 & available for competition on Saturday 26/1/19
U13 Girls (panel of 10) Saturday 1st Dec 5.15-6.15.pm Girls must be over 10 & U13 on 31/7/2019 available for competition on Saturday 19/1/19
U13 Boys (panel of 10) Sunday 2nd Dec 6-7pm Boys must be over 10 & U13 on 31/7/2019 & available for competition on Sunday 13/1/19
All trials will take place in GAA Hall Farranfore. Remember to bring water & €2. If selected for the team there is a €5 registration fee per player.
BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC
TEAMS- On saturday last our u12s made the trip to Tralee to take on Tralee Dynamos where after a very even first half we were led 2-1 at the break. we equalised in the first half through Henry Walsh.The game finished 5-1 to tralee but not before we his the post on three occasions. Best on the day in a good performance were Eoin Walsh, Eoghan Corbett, Sean o Sullivan & sean Barry.Our U16s took on a highly talented Camp Junior squad on satuday last at murt scott park where we were defeated 4-1. John Power equalised to make it a 1-1 game at halftime and while being on the front foot for the beginning of the second half we were caught by three sucker punches mid way through the half. Best on the day in this premier league tie were Brian Mccarthy, Hugh walsh, Harry Byrne, Aaron o Shea, John Power & Peter Cosgrave.At the same Venue on a beautiful saturday afternoon out Youths came out second best to Killarney Celtic on a 4-0 scoreline. We conceded two goals in each half but it could have been much closer had Cian Ring & Jack Duggan brought their scoring boots.On the Day Max Walsh, James o Leary, Conor Henderson, Conor o Sullivan , Jason Brennan & Harry Doody played well.On Sunday our seniors played Strand road away on the magnificent, recently opened second astro pitch at Mounthawk park. It was a cracking encounter where we came away witha 2-0 win. Both goals coming in a three minute spell mid way through the second half. Shane o Donoghue & Niall Mccarthy with two wonderful strikes in a game where the keepers on both sides played well.
Squad on the day P Daly, C Murphy, J Daly, K o Sullivan, D o Shea, D o Mahony, G Fitzgerald, D Brosnan, P o Connor, E Cosgrave, S o Donoghue, N Mccarthy, R Syc, P o Connor, T o Shea , J o Connor & A Mckenna.
FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB CROSS COUNTRY
National Senior & Juvenile Even Ages Cross Country Championships. Ireland’s best cross country runners descended upon the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus for national glory and European selection at the Irish Life Health National Senior and Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships on Sunday November 25th.
The juvenile races provided plenty of excitement with large field numbers for each race. Shauna McCarthy was competing in the U16 4000m race. Running out of age and part of the Munster team, did very well to hold on to what was a very fast paced race. She moved through the field over the three laps to finally finish in 31st place out of a field of 130. Shauna was also part of the Munster team to claim bronze. Just 4 points off 2nd place. A great achievement . In the Senior Womens 8000m race we had Mary Daly & Caitriona Barry back in action making up the county team. First National race for Mary Daly, she did very well to finish in 54th place, second for county & Caitriona Barry was 86th place, fourth for county. The team finished in 7th place (Grade A). Well done. George McCarthy was part of the County Men’s team. It was a very fast paced 10K race from the start with over 160 competing. George finished in 126th place a fifth scorer for the County. The team of six did very well to take gold in Grade B. Well done to An Riocht men’s who also got silver in Grade B club.
Next XC coming up is Munster Juvenile B & Intermediate & U/20 XC in Riverstick, Cork on Sun 2nd Dec. Any juvenile who won an individual medal in the Munster XC competition this year is NOT eligible to compete. Registration closes on Tuesday 27th Nov.
JUVENILE CELEBRATION NIGHT
To celebrate our Juvenile Success throughout the year we have organised a Juvenile Celebration Night. This is on Thursday 29th November in Farranfore Hall (Upstairs) starting at 6:00pm. All juveniles and parents are invited to attend this casual affair.
BAG PACKING FUNDRAISER
We are having a bag packing weekend in DUNNES STORES Killarney on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th December from 10am-6pm. This is an important fundraiser for the club and your help is greatly appreciated. We will need parents support to volunteer some of their time, 2 hour shifts if possible. Please contact club secretary, Mary, 0851909509 what time and date you can be available to volunteer.
CLUB TRAINING
Juvenile Training has ended for the season. We will return early in the new year to begin our training for the Indoors. Celebration Night on Thursday Nov. 29th. Secondary School / Senior training on every Thursday at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance build training. €2 club member, €4 non club member .Maria’s Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes commences on Tuesday’s @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
New Members also welcome.
ATHLETICS FIXTURES
Sun 2nd Dec: Munster Juvenile & quot; B" & Intermediate & U/20 XC, Riverstick Cork. Sat 8th Dec: AAI Walks Championship, St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin Sat 15th Dec: National Juvenile Uneven Age & Novice XC, Navan Race course Wed 26th Dec: Farranfore Maine Valley AC 5k, Farranfore, 12 noon Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.
FOILMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM
Foilmore Community Centre will hold its AGM on Friday 30th November at 8:30 PM.