COUNTYWIDE

CASTLEMAINE FUNDRAISER

Happy Valley Childcare in Castlemaine are fundraising to build a much needed out door play space for child development.

LAUNE RANGERS GAA SENIOR MEN A - ROUND 3 MID KERRY LEAGUE GROUP 1

Glenbeigh/Glencar 0-11, Laune Rangers 2-10

Laune Rangers A booked their place in the Mid Kerry Senior League Semi Finals with victory over Glenbeigh/Glencar in Glenbeigh on Sunday afternoon.

Full time: Glenbeigh/Glencar 0-11, Laune Rangers 2-10.

Laune Rangers:- Padraig Ahern, Seán Cleary, Oisín Daly, Shane Clifford, Patrick Carey (03), Calum Moriarty, James Treacy, Shane Daly (capt), Eoin Clifford, Fiachra Clifford, John Tyther (01), Gavin O’Shea (0-2), Dáire Cleary, Matthew Leslie (1-1), Stephen Gannon (0-2). Subs: Jason Browne, Gearóid Hassett (1-1), Killian Spillane, Seán Diggin.

SENIOR MEN B - ROUND 3 MID KERRY LEAGUE GROUP 2

Laune Rangers 1-11, Keel 2-10 Laune Rangers Development team hosted Keel on Saturday afternoon in the Mid Kerry Senior League, where a great effort from a young team came up just short against the Mid Kerry Championship finalists a couple of short months ago.

Laune Rangers fielded a team with an average age just short of 20 years old, with five of the most recent crop of Minors starting.

An early Paul Costello free was cancelled out by a well taken Callum Russell effort, and the pair exchanged points again to see scores tied at 0-2 a piece with fifteen minutes played.

That’s how it played out for the rest of the half, with neither team gaining more than a one point lead before being clawed back. Cian O’Shea spilt the posts to give Laune Rangers their first lead but Marc Murphy replied with a pointed mark for the visitors. A Jack Healy point was nullified by Paul Costello for Keel, while Eden Murphy put the visitors ahead with an excellent score.

Cian O’Shea slotted a free to level matters again, and Ciarán O’Sullivan’s shot at goal just cleared the crossbar for a point after Cian O’Shea’s pass had split the defence -- Laune Rangers taking a narrow lead into the break.

Half Time Score:- Laune Rangers B 0-6, Keel 0-5.

A Dylan Prendergast goal in the opening minute of the second half gave Keel a lead they would hold onto until the end. Darragh O’Grady pointed for Rangers but it was soon cancelled out by another well taken Eden Murphy point.

Darragh Clifford and Paul Costello exchanged pointed frees before Keel added a second goal -- Luke Flynn turning over a kickout and scoring with an excellent lobbed effort.

Gary Murphy and Seán Langford added points to give Keel a 2-9 to 0-8 lead with fifteen minutes remaining.

Eoghan Joy and Cian O’Shea (free) reduced arrears for Rangers, but Marc Murphy slotted another free for Keel. Another Cian O’Shea free was followed by a late Eoghan Joy goal to leave two between the sides, but there would be no time for a comeback for the home side Keel holding out to take the win.

Full time: Laune Rangers 1-11, Keel 2-10.

Laune Rangers B:- Conor Buckley, David O’Brien, Cathal O’Callaghan, Eoin O’Connell, Gavan Mangan, Ciarán O’Sullivan (0-1), Aona O’Shea, Callum Russell (0-2), Tom Garry, Darragh O’Grady (0-1), Ronan O’Shea, Jack Healy (0-1), Mikey O’Donnell, Cian O’Shea (capt, 0-4, 3f), Darragh Clifford (0-1f). Subs: Colm O’Shea, Devon Hogan, Adam Carey, Eoghan Joy (1-1), John Tuohy, Cillian Foley.

MINORS

Minor game v Dr Crokes Round 2 County League

Laune Rangers minors suffered a defeat at home to Dr Crokes this afternoon.

The home team were missing several players again this weekend due to illness and long term injury. Laune Rangers had a great first half, with two well taken goals the first by John Horgan and second by Colm Evans within minutes of each other and at half time the score was 2-3 to 0-4. The second half saw Dr Crokes become more involved in the game and they converted more scores. Charlie O’Sullivan kicked a well taken goal with the ball having been worked up from Laune Rangers half back line with a flurry of passes starting with Liam O’Connell who intercepted a Crokes attack. Adam O’Neill converted two frees also. Laune Rangers played the majority of second half with 14 players.

Team : Adam Radny, Daniel Kelly, Conor Sheehan, Brian Foley, Liam O’Connell, Charlie O’Sullivan, Dylan Flynn, Alex Garry 0-1, James Jones, Colm Evans1-0, John Horgan1-1, Oran O’Sullivan, Bryan McKenna, Adam O’Neill0-3 (0-2f), Callum Russell.

Substitutes : Rian Hogan on for Liam O’Connell; Reece Mangan on for Brian Foley, Conor West on for John Horgan.

LOTTO

Lotto Results for Sunday, February 25th 2024. There was no winner of the €5,300 jackpot. Numbers drawn: 9, 19, 20, 24.

Consolation Prizes were won by the following: €100 Emma Flynn online; €50 Glen Owens sold by Kerry; €25 Patricia O’Sullivan sold by Kerry; €25 Paudie O’Shea online.

Next week’s jackpot will be €5,400.

MONTHLY CLUB MEETING

The March monthly club meeting takes place on Monday 4th March at 8.30pm in the clubhouse. All members welcome

MEMBERSHIP

All membership is to be paid up by 31/03/2024. You can register via www.Foireann.ie, please do not create a second account. Any queries, please contact Larry Laide, Pat O’Shea or Katrina Stack LGFA

G4MO

Gaelic for Mothers and Others - training continues on Mondays from 7-8pm. New members are welcome. Contact Bridie on 087 983 0181.

PORTMAGEE BOSTON TEA PARTY

Cúnamh Iveragh are hosting a Boston tea party on March the 9th in the Foilmore Community Centre at 8pm. Music by the Paudie Coffey band. €10 per person . If you wish to host a table contact Adrian 086 6019990 or Jenny on 087 2775392. Doors open for dancing at 10 pm and Raffle on the night.

JOB VACANCIES

Portmagee Development Group CLG have a number of upcoming vacancies across our Community Employment Project. For further information please contact the Community Office on 066-9477200 or email portmageedevgroup@gmail.com

SNEEM SNEEM GAA LOTTO

Result Sunday 25th February 2024. Jackpot: €8,050. Numbers drawn: 4, 5, 11, 24. No winner. €40 consolation x 4: George White, Seaview; Noreen Murphy, Moularostig; Jerry Downing, Seaview; Catherine Nelson, Luimneach.

Next draw Sunday, 3rd March. Venue: Dan Murphy’s Jackpot: €8,200. Thank you for your support.

TEMPLENOE GAA LOTTO

The numbers drawn on Monday 19th February were 9, 11, 18 and Bonus no. 3. No Jackpot Winner. Congratulations to our spot prize winners, ROK Nua Vista Voucher Ellen Vitting, €50 David Dwyer, Eyeries.

The Jackpot for our Lotto draw on Monday, 26th February was €10,900. Match 4 numbers to win or share the Jackpot. Match 3 panel A numbers to win or share €400. Two lucky dip prizes (€50 and 1 X ROK Nua Vista Voucher) if Jackpot or match 3 numbers are not won. Many thanks to everyone for their continued support.

Our weekly club lotto can be played at any of our usual outlets or online by visiting www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Templenoe/ lotto

PAUDIE PALMER MEMORIAL

Valley Rovers 1-13, Templenoe 0-04. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions, there was a large turnout at Brinny on Sunday in a fitting tribute to the late Paudie Palmer, a man very fondly remembered and dearly missed by both clubs.

After a competitive first half, Valley Rovers took full advantage of the strong wind in the second half to run out comfortable winners against a depleted Templenoe side.

After the game following a few words from Valley Rovers Chairperson John O’Donovan and John Greene of C103fm, the specially commissioned trophy was presented by Collette Palmer to the Valley Rovers captain Darragh Murphy.

Templenoe GAA Club wishes to thank Valley Rovers for their generous hospitality and we look forward to seeing Valley Rovers make the return trip to Templenoe next year.

Templenoe team and scorers: Mark Looney, Michael Hallissey, Kieran O’Neill, Ríain O’Byrne, Kieran McCarthy, Mark Casey, Ciaran Crowley, Ronan O’Connor, Gavin Crowley 0-01, Hugh Granville, Martin Reilly, Daniel Crowley 0-01, Cian Hallissey 0-01 (1f), John Moriarty, Colin Crowley 0-01 (1f). Subs Used: Dan O’Connor, Donagh Harrington, Conor Murphy.

Our senior footballers are scheduled to play Dromid Pearses at home in the 3rd round of the South Kerrry this weekend. Date and time to be confirmed.

KEANE’S SUPER VALU COUNTY MINOR LEAGUE DIV 3B ROUND 1

Na Fianna 2-14, Firies 0-05. Our minor footballers made it two wins out of two after they had a comprehensive win over Firies at Templenoe last Saturday.

Na Fianna are due to play Ballyduff away this weekend in round 3 of the competition.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ

Templonoe Scór na bPáistí competition will take place in the Templenoe Community Centre this evening - Wednesday, the 28th February, starting at 6.30pm. Please join us for an evening of singing, dancing, music and stories. Non-competitor entry cost is €5.00. Wishing all our competitors the very best of luck and an evening of fun!

HEALTHY CLUB WALK

Our Healthy Club walk continues this week - Wednesday, 28th February. Meeting up at Tahilla Church at 4pm. Reflective clothing advisable.

WATERVILLE CONGRATULATIONS

Congrats to St Finina’s N.S. pupils who are being confirmed by Bishop Ray Browne today.

ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE

Join us in Waterville on Sunday, 17th March 2024 at 4pm for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Waterville. If you’d like to participate this year, get your thinking cap on and register your float or walking group at irdwatervilleclg@gmail.com or by phoning 066 9474366.

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Applications for Sept 2024 at St. Finian’s N.S., Waterville, open on 21st February. To request an Application Form, please contact the school by email on office@ stfiniansns.ie or download from the school website at www.stfiniansns.ie under Admission/Enrolment tab. Completed forms need to be returned to St. Finian’s N.S. before 7 March, 2024. Contact the school office on 066-9474685 if you require any further information.

BASKETBALL

Waterville/Dromid/Caherdaniel Community Games are Calling all boys and girls U13. If you are interested in playing Basketball please WhatsApp us on 087464 4330 for more info on training before Wednesday 28th of February. Dates to note to be available for competition.

GIRLS U13 - 16th March and BOYS U13 -23rd March.

COMMUNITY GAMES SOCCER

Please WhatsApp us on 087464 4330 if your child is interested in taking part. Closing date is Friday March 1st .Important date to note

Must be available for competition date on 5th May.

PARISH GATHERING

Bishop Ray Browne is holding a Community Consultation regarding the future of Pastrol areas and parishes on Monday March 4th at 7:30pm in Ionad na Dromoda. All are welcome to come and take part in this important process.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION CHEQUE PRESENTATION

Huge thanks to the talented Lisselton Wren Group who presented a cheque to Listowel Hospice for €1,730 in Tomáisín’s Bar, Lisselton from the proceeds of their St. Stephen’s Day collection. Always a wonderful event, enjoyed by all ages each year. Thank you to the Wren Group for your continued support, it is so much appreciated.

This year the annual Christmas Cards were hugely succesfull with most that were printed being sold. A huge thank you to artists, sponsors Kerry Group and all involved in the project.

A big thank you to all who supported Kerry Hospice Foundation Christmas cards again this year. Over €1,000 was raised in the Ardfert area, special thanks to the management and staff of Ardfert Pharmacy and Horgan’s Centra Ardfert who very kindly sold the cards.

GALA BALL

The Tralee Rotary Club presented a cheque for €15,000 to KHF this week which was the proceeds of a Gala Ball that was held in November. A fabulous night held in Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa, great food, good music and the best of good spirit. There was huge generosity shown over the night with the raffle. We would just like thank all at the Rotary Club for choosing to support the KHF with this event.

Also we are hugely thankful to all who attended on the night and all who supported in anyway.

COFFEE MORNING

Thank you to all the gang in Enercon who held a coffee morning and raised €1,000. An annual event for this group and we thank you all for the support.

WINTER SOLSTICE WALK

A huge thank you to Mary O’Donoghue who presented a cheque of €3,700 to Pat Doolan last week which was the proceeds of the Solstice charity walk on the Paps of Anú in aid of the Foundation.

Don O’Leary and staff of the Kerry Way Bar, Glenflesk, provided complimentary coffee and scones to the walkers after the trek. The Solstice gathering at the summit was dedicated to the memory of late Johnny ‘The Rock’ O’Brien. Thank you to all who supported in any way.

Many thanks to the amazing talent from the cast of The Kings of the Kilburn High Road from St. John’s Theatre Company who presented a cheque for €1,000 to Listowel Hospice recently as a donation from their fantastic production. A wonderful gesture and much appreciated.

Pictured at the Regional meeting of Lay Dominicans Fraternaties at the Imperial Hotel Tralee on Saturday l-r Fr. David McGovern O.P. The Prior Provinican of Dominicans Fr. John Harris O.P. and the Bishop of Kerry Fr. Ray Browne pictured on a visit. Photo: John Cleary.