The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
GAA Club by Club
BEAUFORT
FiXTURES: Beaufort senior men’s next game will be the All Ireland Junior semi-final against Dundalk Young Irelands on weekend 19th/20th January 2019. Time and venue to be decided. LOTTO: Lotto results of Sunday, 9th December 2018 for jackpot of €6,600. Numbers drawn: 1,2,5,7. No jackpot winner.
Consolation Prizes €80 Donal M. Coffey, Gap of Dunloe. €50 Noreen Kinsella, Carnahone, Michael Dennehy, Green Road, Isobel O’Shea, Shanacloon. Next draw will be the Christmas draw for jackpot of €6,800. It will be on Saturday, 22nd December in Inn Between. Extra prizes of festive hampers and bottles.
ALL STAR: Congratulations to Sarah Houlihan who has been awarded her third TG4 Ladies football All Star award. QUIZ: Beaufort G.A.A. Club annual Christmas quiz will be in Kate Kearney’s Cottage on Thursday, 27th December. Start 8pm.
Table of 4 is €40. Raffle and Sport Prizes.
CROMANE
LOTTO: The numbers drawn on 5th Dec in the Gaa Lotto Draw were 11.13.29.15. There was no winner of the €10.600 Jackpot. Four prizes of €40 each went to Marie Cahill, Killorglin. Ticket sold by Jacks.
Kathleen Sullivan, Lonart. Ticket sold by Paul Patrick O.Sullivan. Patrick Fleming, Beaufort. Annual Ticket. Rick Sheehy, Killorglin. Ticket sold by Jacks. Next weeks Jackpot is €10,700. If youre not in, you cant win.
MINORS: Central Region final: GGC 1-7, John Mitchels 2-7 The Glenbeigh-Glencar/Cromane (GGC) minors were defeated in the Central Region Division 2 minor final at the John Mitchels GAA complex in Tralee last Sunday. A very poor start - when playing against a strong breeze and intermittent hail showers - meant they were always playing catchup. They had plenty of chances throughout (including at least four goal chances) but will, especially, rue a series of wides early in the second half when they should have closed the gap. In reality, they should have gone ahead given their monopoly on possession. They trailed by 1-4 to 0-1 after 15 minutes and it looked as if the home side were in for a comfortable afternoon. This poor start was ultimately the winning and, in GGC’s case, the losing of this final. GGC - who were without a host of players due to injuries and work commitments - settled with Cathal Crosby, Liam Smith, Conor Sugrue, and Tommy Quirke raising their game. Darragh McKeefry was also showing well in the forward line and he kicked three first-half points, one a free. Kieran O’Sullivan, who had a mighty second half, also popped over a point in the opening term. GGC were given a great boost with ten minutes remaining in this half when Jason Clifford goaled after an excellent move. This left John Mitchels ahead by 2-6 to 1-4 at the break but GGC had the aid of that strong breeze to look forward to in the second. It proved as difficult to play with as against given GGC’s shooting in the second half. They lacked that extra bit of composure in the forward line as numerous chances were spurned. They got to within three with 15 minutes left (1-6 to 2-6) but could never kick on. Highlighted GGC’s dominance of possession was the fact that the winners only managed one point in the second half. Second half points from a trio of under-16s players - Kieran O’Sullivan, Darragh McKeefry (free), and Darragh Blennerhassett - was GGC’s only reward for all their hard work as John Mitchels held on to win. It was a very tough game to play in as GGC had to call upon a host of under-16s, well done to each and every player for their efforts on Sunday.
Well done to John Mitchels on their win. Scorers: Darragh McKeefry 0-4 (0-2 frees), Jason Clifford 1-0, Kieran O’Sullivan 0-2, Darragh Blennerhassett 0-1. Team (13-a-side): Jack O’Sullivan; Darragh Blennerhassett, Conor Sugrue, Liam Roche, Sean Tadhg Sheahan, Cathal Crosby; Kieran O’Sullivan, Liam Smith; Sean Quirke, Tommy Quirke; Jason Clifford, Darragh McKeefry, Rian O’Donovan.
AGMs: The Cromane GAA senior board and Coiste na nÓg AGMs will be held at Cromane Community Centre on Wednesday, December 12. The Coiste na nÓg AGM will be first, starting at 7.30pm followed by the senior board AGM. Like every club in the land, we are constantly looking for new blood and new ideas: why not come along to the AGM to find out what happens and how the club is run. CONGRATULATIONS: All at Cromane GAA Club would like to extend our congratulations to Donnchadh Walsh & Louise Galvin, Lixnaw on their recent engagement in Dubai.
DR CROKES
EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP - O’DONOGHUE CUP 1ST ROUND Played in Rathmore on Thursday 6th of December
Dr Crokes 4-18 Fossa 0-7
We got off to the perfect start and were on the front foot very early in the first half. Our opponents were competitive but scores came more easily to our lads and we built up an interval lead of 2-10 to 0-4. A few early scores early in the second half ensured that we were going to win the game but Fossa to their credit never gave up. We ran out comfortable winners in the end.
Both sides were short a number of players but our strength in depth was superior and this had a big bearing in the result.
Team: Shane Murphy, Brian Fitzgerald, Eoin Brosnan, David Naughton, Lorcan Mc Monagle, Jason Lyne, Kieran Ward, Alan O’Sullivan, Michael Potts, Paul Clarke, Shane Doolan, Mike Milner, Kieran O’Leary, Mark O’Shea, Jordan Kiely. Subs: Jack Griffin, Cian O’Neill, Sean Coppinger, James Hurley. PROGRESSIVE 31: Progressive 31 will tale place every Wednesday in Crokes Clubhouse. It will start at 8.00pm. You will need to bring money and a partner €5 per person. DEVELOPMENT FUND: Only 1 week left to purchase a ticket for the Development Fund. There are fantastic prizes to be won with the first prize a Nissan Pulsar Executive Class Car and second prize is a four night stay for two people in New York including flights. We have 10 prizes in total and the draw will take place on December 20th 2018.Tickets are E10 each or a book of 6 for E50. There will be an additional draw of E1000 for those who purchase a full book for E50. Tickets can now be purchased online through link on Clubify, Facebook and twitter and can also be purchased in the Tatler Jack, Club members or Kerry Shop in Killarney Outlet Centre.
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: Deepest Sympathies to the O’Sullivan and Henry Families on the death Bridie O’Sullivan. RIP CONGRATULATIONS to Senior Footballer Fionn Fitzgerald on his recent wedding to Clare Hynds. All the best with the future.
LOTTO: Lotto 6, 7, 10, 28 Jackpot E6300. Not won Match 3 5 by E80. Next draw Sunday 16th of December in Tatler Jack. Jackpot E6600.
FIRIES
TRANSATLANTIC SPONSORS CONTINUES FOR FIRIES GAA: Firies GAA is delighted to announce that the Firies under 14 and 16 boys have continued their long standing transatlantic relationship with L&M Construction of New York City. Mike Lenihan, a native of Firies, and owner of L&M Construction, has not forgotten his roots and generously supports the young men of Firies GAA, much to the delight of the club and their respective management teams. Mike lined out for Firies at underage level under the careful stewardship of his neighbours; the late Jerry Foley and Tom Shanahan. He was a very committed young player and played the game with great flair and enthusiasm. His underage career culminated with an East Kerry U-16 Championship in 1996. Following his educational path, Mike took up a carpentry apprenticeship, which has served him well. He went on to play senior football with Firies and competed in an O’Donoghue cup semi-final for Firies in 2002. Unfortunately for Firies, Mike moved to New York in 2004 to pursue a career in construction, and not surprisingly and now runs his own successful construction company in New York.
Tim Foley; U16/Minor manager, spoke about the connection between Firies GAA and L&M construction explaining that ‘Mike Lenihans’ resounding commitment to his homestead club and indeed, the parish is very much appreciated and valued throughout our tight-knit GAA community.’
Firies Coiste na nOg Chairman, Tim Clifford also expressed his gratefulness adding that ‘It is much anticipated that both sets of players will endeavour to acknowledge Mikes’ valued contribution with many prosperous days in Pairc Eamonn and beyond.’
FIRIES AGM: The annual general meeting of the club took place in the meeting room in Farranfore on Sunday evening last. The following officers were elected Patron: Fr Tadhg O Dochartaigh; President: Michael Allen; Chairman: James O’Sullivan; Vice Chairman: Roger O’Donoghue; Secretary: Brendan Spring; Assistant Secretary: deferred; Registrar: Peter Costelloe; Treasurer: deferred; Assistant Treasurer: Jerome Crowley; Co Board Delegate: Tom Kelliher; East Kerry Board Delegates: Dermie O’Mahony, Roger O’Donoghue; Alcohol/Substance Abuse Officer: Roger O’Donoghue; Coaching Officer: William Harmon; Players Representative: Pat Browne; Scor Officer: deferred; Coiste na nOg Chairman: Tim Clifford; Secretary: Eugene Cosgrove; Executive: Brendan O’Sullivan, Eamonn Kennedy, John O’Donoghue, Mike O’Leary, Liam Fell, Paudie Deniel, David Daly, Dermot O’Connor, Frances Henderson, Linda Ring; Senior Manager: Denis Moynihan; Selectors: Eamonn Kennedy, A N Other; Junior Manager: Donal O’Donoghue; Selectors: Eamonn Foley, Mike Quirke, Mike Daly; Minor Manager: Mike O’Shea. Membership: Adult 50eu; Juvenile 20eu; Student 30eu; Family 80eu.
KILLARNEY LEGION
ANOTHER SOCIAL OUTING for the club on Saturday the 15th of Dec, meeting @10am at the Upper Carpark at Torc (If you need any further details contact Tommy Galvin). Club MassThe club would like to thank Fr Jim Lenihan for saying our club mass, we had a fantastic turnout after a tough year. Well done to the organisers and the choir for doing a great job.
EURO MILLIONS - If you have not already bought a euro Millions ticket, Ask any club member. Get involved to further improve and develop the facilities at Killarney Legion. This is the first of our Facilities Development plan over the coming years. For more details and how you can support this fundraising effort (and maybe win the euromillions!) see the link below. https://legiongaa.com/euromillions/ LEGION LOTTO RESULTS - NUMBERS DRAWN WERE 6-7-14-23
Match 3’s - John Lyne x3; Maureen Mchale, Killarney; Mary Twomey, Coolgarriv, Killarney
Jackpot €5,600, draw next Sunday 16th Dec Murphy’s Bar @9pm.
KILCUMMIN
SENIOR FOOTBALL: Our Seniors qualified for our first O Donoghue Cup final in ten years by beating Currow on Sunday last on a score line of 1-17 to 0-12. We await the outcome of the other semi-final scheduled to be played next Sunday. While missing a few starters from the Munster Final through injury, the importance of a strong panel was evident as all the replacements played a valuable part in this win. Currow who lined out without influential John Buckley were very competitive and matched us for a large portion of the game but our recent competitive games stood to us and we ran out comfortable winners in the end. Gary O Leary won the "Man of the Match" award for his great display while he was run close by the likes of Matt Keane and Kieran Murphy in particular. Team Brendan Kealy, Philip Casey 0-2, Donal Maher, Daniel Moynihan, James Nagle, Damien O Leary, William Maher, Kieran Murphy, Shane McSweeney, Kevin Gorman, Matt Keane, Gary O Leary, Mikey O Shea, Ian Devane, Kelvin Teahan.
Kilcummin Social Tickets are selling very well and if anyone is interested in attending this huge celebration on December 28th please get your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. They are
Priced at €30 which includes a three course meal, band and late disco. Tickets available from Post Office or club officers, Niamh Dwyer, Mike Riordan, Ciara O Leary, Tim Casey, or order through any club officer.
LAUNE RANGERS
LOTTO: Lotto Results for Sunday 9th December 2018. There was no winner of the €12,600 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 03 – 04 – 17 – 32. The Consolation Prizes were won by the following: €100 Kathleen Cahillane - sold by Maura Corcoran; €50 Elaine Griffin - sold online; €25 Raymond O’Sullivan - sold by Kerry; €25 Eileen Prendiville - sold by Pierce Prendiville. Next week’s Lotto Jackpot will be €12,800
AGM: The Annual General Meeting of Laune Rangers GAA Club took place on Saturday evening at JP O’Sullivan Park. Muireann Arthurs stepped down as Secretary of the Club, but with no nomination received in time for the AGM, the position remains unfilled and this will have to be addressed in the immediate future. If it cannot be filled, an EGM will have to be called to address the issue. The Laune Rangers Club Executive for 2019 is made up of the following:- President Barth Moriarty; Chairperson Mary Quirke, Vice-Chairperson Sinead Pigott; Treasurers Diarmuid O’Sullivan & Brian Kissane; Registrars Larry Laide & Pat O’Shea; PRO Aidan Clifford, Co Board Delegate John Griffin; Mid Kerry Board Delegate John Clifford; Development Officer John Quirke; Insurance Officer Brian O’Shea; Finance Officer Ger Counihan; Player Welfare Officer Eoin Ferris; Children’s Officer James O’Mahony; Bord na nÓg Chairman John Clifford; Bord na nÓg Secretary Paudie Lynch; Ladies Chairperson Diane Hassett; Player’s Representative to be appointed by players; Lotto sub-committee Chairperson John Foley; Club Secretary to be ratified at first club meeting of the year. MINOR: Commiserations to the Laune Rangers Minor Team who were defeated after extra time in the Central Region Minor Final on Sunday morning, which was fixed earlier in the week. Final Score AET: Austin Stacks 5-14, Laune Rangers 3-11. Disappointment won’t last too long for the County Division 1 and Mid Kerry Minor Champions as this game was played a month after their season had finished and they were without a number of key players on the day. Well done to all for their efforts, including U15s Matt Reenstierna & Calum Moriarty who travelled with the team and both got game time under their belts. MERCHANDISE: Christmas is just three weeks away, and the gift of Laune Rangers merchandise will be the perfect stocking filler this festive season! Our merchandise co-ordinator Carol Naughton will be the clubrooms in JP O’Sullivan Park on Saturday morning next, December 15th from 10 to 11am. We can even accept card payments! Contact Carol on 086 892 8934 for further queries.
JUBILEE RACE NIGHT: Laune Rangers 25th Annual Race Night takes place in Bunkers Bar on Friday, December 28th. We are now taking entries into the race night – Horses are available to enter for €90 each with a prize of €250 for the winner of each race on the night. Each buyer can name their own Horse and, with the positions of Owner, Trainer & Jockey all to be filled, syndicates are welcome to enter a horse! To enter, contact any Committee member. GET INVOLVED: This year has barely come to a close, but planning starts immediately for 2019. If any member is interested in getting involved in the club, the door is always open for new volunteers in all aspects of the Club – coaching, fundraising, helping out on big match days in selling Club Lotto or operating the Scoreboard! Of course, the club is always looking for budding photographers and/or journalists that want to gain some experience in the field. Contact pro.launerangers.kerry@ gaa.ie or make it known to any member of the executive if interested.
LISTRY
ANNUAL 31 CARD DRIVE: Annual 31 Card drive in aid of Cancer Support services will take place in Faha Court Bar and Restaurant Faha on Sunday December 16th commencing at 5.30pm. 5 Single hand with hampers etc as prizes which are all sponsored . Raffle also on the day and Spot Prizes would be appreciated. Contact Anthony Clifford, Noel O Sullivan or John Wrenn for any further details.
LOTTO RESULTS: HAMPER: Kathleen Hobbins and Kathleen CourtneyHAMPER: Teresa c/o Siobhan€100 - Lisa Marie Clifford, Milltown€50 X 2 - Dio Buckley Rockfield, Stephen and Mairead Darmody. €25 X 2 - Eilish Spillane, Culleeneymore, Jeremiah O’Mahony, FahaDraw Entrant: Ml O Sullivan, BallytrasnaNext Sunday 16ht December Jackpot €10,000
FR. GALVIN CUP REPLAY: Congratuations to Listry Senior Team on their victorious win over Fossa on Sunday 9th December in the Fr. Galvin Cup Final, Listry 1.12 Fossa 0.12. Congratulations to The Man of the Match Anthony Sweeney. MERCHANDISE: Listry GAA have a limited stock of the new Polo Shirts availablefor members to purchase €45 Sizes Small - XL - contact (087)9194669 if interested
MILLTOWN CASTLEMAINE
CAROL SERVICE: Children from our club will participate in the Christmas Carol Service, as part of the children’s choir, in Milltown Church on this Sunday, December 16th at 7pm.We hope you will come along and join them for this special performance.
The children’s choir will be joined by the Senior choir from Milltown as well as the Listry Folk Choir and the Listry Adult Choir.
FR.GALVIN CUP: Congratulations to our neighbouring club Listry who defeated Fossa in the Fr. Galvin Cup Final replay on Sunday last. This was a thrilling game and it looked like extra time would be needed to separate the sides once again. Well done to the management team of Mike Tagney and Mike Dwyer and to the entire panel of players. LOTTO: The next draw in our fundraising Lotto Jackpot is on this Friday December 14th in the Plough Bar-with a jackpot of €6,000 and €250 for a match 3. Sincere thanks to all who continue to support our fundraising Lotto Draw. Why not try your luck in our Lotto ? Tickets are available from usual sellers and at local businesses in Milltown Castlemaine and Ballyfinnane.
RENARD
U16 SOUTH KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: In a most entertaining game of football Renard played St Marys in Con Keating Park on Sunday last December 9th at 12 midday. Match was played in dry blustery conditions with Renard playing against the wind in the first half. Robert Wharton opened the scoring with a point from play. Sean Teahan and Darragh O’Shea exchanged points from frees. Renard’s Jack Sugrue’s goal on 10mins and Sean Teahan’s goal from a penalty put the score at Renard 2-02, St Mary’s 0-01. Cathal O’Shea St Mary’s pointed from play and Jack Sugrue (0-01) with Sean Teahan (0-01, F) exchanged points with Tadgh O’Connor 0-02. Half time score Renard 2-04, St Mary’s 0-06. Renard continued their dominance despite being down to 12 players and their momentum continued through Jack Sugrue (0-02, 1F) and Ronan Teahan 0-01. Cathal O’Shea, St Mary’s scored a point to bring the score to Renard 2-07, St Mary’s 0-07. In the final quarter Jack Sugrue scored 3points (2F). Aodhan O’Neill 0-01 exchanged points with Tadhg O’Connor and Daire Devlin 0-01. Renard’s Sean Teahan found the back of the net. A goal chance by St Marys in the dying minutes was foiled by Renard’s defence. Final score Renard 3-11 St Marys 0-09.
Renard Team: Kieran Corcoran, Sammy Behrens, Cathal O’Shea, Sam O’Driscoll, William Galvin, Brrece O’Sullivan, Jack Kelly, Brendan Kelly, Fergal O’Shea, Robert Wharton, Aodhan O’Neill, Sean Teahan, Jack Sugrue. Management- Edward O’Neill, Kevin Kelly and Kevin Curran
LOTTO RESULTS from December 6th. Numbers drawn: 2, 3, 11 & 22. There was no winner of jackpot of €7,050. Lucky dips winners: €50 -- Mary O’Sullivan, Reen, Ballinskelligs ; €30 -- Gearoid O’Sullivan, Clarecastle and €20 -- Pat Joe McCrohan, Renard. Next week’s lotto jackpot is €7,100.
AGM Renard Clubrooma on Saturday January 12 at 6pm. All welcome.
SKELLIGS RANGERS
GAA LOTTO RESULTS: 09/12//2018. Jackpot €6150. Numbers Draw 03, 17, 20, 25. €30 Mary Grandfield, Portmagee. €20 Josephine Casey, Portmagee. €20 Mossy Wallace, Portmagee. Next Weeks Sellers: FRI: Aaron O’Shea & John Murphy. Sat: Mark Flanaghan & Padraig O’Sullivan. Sun: Garry O’Sullivan. Next Weeks Jackpot €6200.