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KERINS O’RAHILLYS WEEKLY NOTES

Club stalwart Johnno Connor has taken over the senior management team with a clear vision of the type of football he wants played, supported by Maurice Horan, Oliver Molloy, Daniel Breen, and Frank O’Connor. Despite an opening point from Tommy Walsh, the team played second fiddle to Castleisland Desmonds who dominated the first half of their match to go in at halftime 2-06 to 0-04 ahead. The second half saw the team dominate with some great runs from deep by Ross and Ben Hanafin but failed to find the elusive goal they craved until Conor Hayes found the corner of the net. The final score was 2-10 to 2-12 in favor of Desmonds. The club is down a significant number of players but hopes the younger members will bed in soon. The team will face Ballymac in the 2nd round on the first weekend in April. In Division 6, they lost out on a final scoreline of 3-12 to 1-08 against the locals C team. The club’s annual masters golf challenge will take place from 6-9th April, and all funds will be reinvested in club activities. In juvenile notes, the weather led to the cancellation of U5 and U6 training, but all other age groups braved the wet conditions. The U11 Boys will be playing in the Town league against John Mitchel’s at home, and U13 KOR Boys’ training continues in The MTU Astroturf. The club would like to thank their main sponsor Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre for their continued support and reminds members to pay their membership through clubzap. The minors played their last game of the county league and will compete in the Central League in a few weeks, expecting to be more competitive.

U16 Girls

The county league commences on April 5th ladies . Looking forward to seeing a full turnout at training. We will send on fixtures as soon as they’re ready. Well done to our amazing U16s, Kelly, Aoibheann and Saoirse who lined out for Kerry last Sunday against Waterford. Another proud day for Strand Road.

John Mitchels Club Notes

Senior Men: John Mitchels won 1-10 against Skellig Rangers Round 2 on April 2nd against Renard

Senior Ladies:

Trained on Sunday and Thursday

Challenge match on Sunday 26th March, Donal Curtin cup on April 2nd New players 16 years and over are welcome to join

Under 12 Girls: Had a great turn out at two sessions Working on soloing and kick passing Training every Sunday and Thursday, new players welcome

Under 14 Girls:

Division 7 team won first competitive game of the season against Spa Division 8 team had a bye Training continues, new players welcome

Under 16 Girls: Had a great session focusing on game play scenarios

Training continues Monday and Friday, new and past players welcome Congratulated on hard-fought win against Austin Stacks team Gold team in division 9 will play away to Legion on March 26th, Green team in division 1 will play at 7pm

Under 15 Boys: Training continues every Wednesday and Friday. First game on March 29th against Laune Rangers in Killorglin

Minors: Won against Currow, lost against Churchill

Next game on March 27th against Dingle, details to follow

AUSTIN STACKS

SENIOR FOOTBALL

Due to the recent inclement weather, which left most pitches in unplayable conditions, the Tralee/St. Brendans League Final between ourselves and John Mitchels did not go ahead as scheduled last week-end. No new date has been fixed as we write. The Co. League got underway last weekend but our home game against Spa was deferred. It will now go ahead on next Saturday, 25th March at 4pm.

SENIOR FOOTBALL CDEVELOPMENT TEAMS

The Club has entered two teams (‘Black’ and ‘Amber’) into this year’s Development League, which was set up by the County Board in 2022 to give games to those players not playing in the Senior Football League, especially 18/19 year old players.

GAA GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship worth €170 for improving Irish language in Gaeltacht Chorca

Dhuibhne

Club members aged 12-18 attending post-primary school can apply

Closing date: Friday 31st March

UNDERAGE FOOTBALL

ALL-STARS

Club All-Stars continue on Sunday at CB

Primary School, Cluain na Lobhar Initiative helps neurodivergent children to connect with others and flourish while playing sports

Next session on Sunday, March 26th at 3pm in the CB (Primary) School Hall

U11

Training/coaching on Sunday at 11am in Connolly Park

U11 County Go-Games (Phase 1) sponsored by Lee Strand

U11 Tralee/Naomh Breandán Boards’ Go-Games (Group A...A and B teams) sponsored by Kellihers’ Mills

U11/U12

Boys travel to Kilmacud Crokes on April 7th

U13

Tralee/St Brendans Board U13 League fixtures/results/report

Training continues on Tuesday at 7pm on the MTU astroturf

U13 County League fixtures sponsored by Lee Strand

Club will host a Kerry Cúl Camp (football) in Connolly Park in July and a hurling camp in Tralee in August

ST PATS GAA CLUB

Gaelic4Girls Initiative

New players joined the club for the Gaelic4Girls initiative

The club aims to grow the girls’ confidence and football skills Sessions are held every Sunday from 10am to 11am at St. Pat Blennerville

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Cost is €12 per girl

Juvenile Academy: Active on Sunday mornings at MTU North Campus (Eircode V92HDV4) from 12pm-1pm

Open to boys and girls under 5 up to Under 13

€2 per child, great value

Contact Michael 0863855428 for more information

Seniors:

St. Pats Blennerville 0-8, St Michaels/ Foilmore 0-13

Played in Blennerville on Friday afternoon

Ronan Clifford was the game’s top scorer with 6 points for the winners

St. Michaels/Foilmore extended their lead to 10 points [0-13 to 0-3], thanks to points from Ronan Clifford, Brian Smith, Aidan Goggin & Ian O’Sullivan

St. Pats put up a strong rally for the final 12 minutes but time ran out for them Check Blennerville Ballyard Facebook page for details of competition for ART and Handwriting competition for children U8 to U16 on 29th March at 6:15 pm at Blennerville school.

Tralee Parnells

Kerry Minor Hurlers

Wishing them success in their Leinster Championship campaign

Players from Tralee Parnells on the panel: Dan Maloney, Cian Harris, and Eoghan Costello

Kerry Minor Camogie

Congratulations to Parnells players on the Kerry Minor camogie squad: Orla Leahy, Grainne Leahy, Grainne Diggin, and Lana O’Connell Victory over Down in championship, full-time score Kerry 2-09 Down 0-4

Kerry Senior Hurlers

Congratulations on their victory over Down, progress to National League Semi-Final vs Offaly

U12 and U14 Camogie

Training at CBS the Green astro: U12 girls on Mondays at 7pm, U14s at 6 pm Girls from Tralee town, Ballymacelligott, Blennerville, Spa, Churchill, and Fenit welcome to attend

Hurley and helmet provided for new players

Text 085 1355566 for more information

U16 Camogie

Training every Wednesday 6-7pm at CBS Astro Pitch

U16/Minor/Senior Camogie Teams will train together due to panel sizes

U16 league starting in April

Bring a friend!

Easter Hurling Camp

Tralee Parnells 4-day Easter camp for boys and girls age 5 to 14

Takes place in Caherslee GAA grounds from Monday the 3rd of April to Thursday 6th of April, 10am to 1pm €50 for the 4 days, daily rates available

Open to club members and nonmembers

Limited places, book online

KERRY FC LEAGUE OF IRELAND ACADEMY

Two teams in action last weekend (U17 and U19)

Both teams lost against Treaty in UL Limerick

U17 team took the lead in the 32nd minute but lost in injury time

U19 team scored in the 24th minute but conceded 2 injury time goals

Fixtures:

Sat 25th at 2pm: Kerry U17s host Limerick FC, U14s host Cobh Ramblers

Sun 26th at 2pm: Kerry U19s host Cobh Ramblers, U15s host Limerick FC All matches at KDL Mounthawk.

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB UPDATES:

Time Trials:

• Both Kingdom Swimming Club & Killarney Swimming Club participated in long distance Time Trials

• Swim Ireland President & Munster Regional Pathway Development Officer joined the event

• Thanks to coaches, officials & parents for making the event successful

Swimming Trials for New Members:

• Swim trials for new members on March 24th at Tralee Sports & Leisure Complex

• Minimum age 10 & maximum age 13 by Dec 31st 2023

• Minimum level 7 of Swim Academy or above

• Registration open, visit kingdomswimmingclub.ie

Meet our Squads:

Development Squad for newcomers to the club, trains twice a week to develop strokes & prepare swimmers for their first gala

Kingdom Invitational Gala:

• Annual event on April 22nd & 23rd with swimmers from Munster & Connacht competing

• Opportunity for younger age groups to achieve qualification times for National Championships

Upcoming Galas:

• March 25th: Aspiring Champions -Session 3 & 4-UL

• March 25th: Irish Minor Schools Championship-NAC

• March 26th: Irish Senior Schools Relays/Schools Interpro -NAC

• April 1-5: Irish Open-NAC

• April 22-23: Kingdom Invitational Gala-Tralee