The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Scór na nÓg Quiz final
THE County Final of Scór na nÓg Trath na gCeist is scheduled for Friday, January 18 at 7 pm at the Centre of Excellence Currans. As Scór celebrates 50 years of activities this season all clubs in Kerry are invited and encouraged to participate in this team event of Trath na gCeist.
The Quiz format is ten rounds of eight questions on topics such as GAA matters, Culture, History, Geography and current Affairs. The winning team qualifies for the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals which is scheduled for Saturday, February 23 in Castlebar Co. Mayo. Teams of four, under 17 years on January 1 and registered club members are eligible to enter.
The Munster Finals of Scór na nÓg are scheduled for Sunday, January 20 at Cappoquin Co. Waterford where Kerry will be represented by the following clubs; Spa in both Rince Foirne and Set Dancing, Martin Larkin of Sneem in Solo Singing, Gearoid Evans of Keel in Aithriseoireacht, Na Gaeil in Leiriú Staitse, Glenflesk in Ballad Group, and Finuge in Instrumental Music.
Reminder re Senior Scór dates – District Board Finals to be completed by February 3 with the County Finals scheduled for Saturday, February 16.
Best of luck to Kilcummin and Beaufort
IN the Intermediate semi-final, Kilcummin face Two Mile House of Kildare on Sunday January 20, at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick at 2pm. Referee is Barry Judge and there will be extra-time if necessary.
Also at 2pm on January 20, Beaufort play Dundalk Young Irelands of Louth in the Juniors semi-final which goes ahead in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise. The referee is Seán Lonergan with extra-time if necessary.
We wish both clubs the very best of luck. It is a huge achievement to reach the All Ireland club semi final but hopefully an even bigger occasion awaits both clubs in February!
Sponsor wanted for Club Championship
LIKE last year, April will be designated ‘Club Month’ and the CCC will run the Club Championship games during this month. We would like to sincerely thank the Castleisland Mart for their generous sponsorship of this competition for the last number of years. An exciting opportunity is now available for prospective sponsors to take over sponsorship of the Club Championship.
Anyone who might be interested in becoming sponsors of this hugely popular championship is asked to contact the County Treasurer Tom Keane on 087 2890630.