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KERINS O’RAHILLYS WEEKLY NOTES

Seniors:

County league resumes on April 1st with a home game vs Ballymacelligott

Division 6 game against Milltown/ Castlemaine on April 2nd

Kerry focuses on championship and defending Munster and All Ireland titles

Juvenile Club:

Training sessions took place at Tralee Sports Complex Astro turf due to bad weather and pitch conditions

Various age groups focus on different skills and have upcoming games in April New members are always welcome

U11 Boys:

First town league game vs John Mitchel’s, upcoming match against Austin Stacks

U13 KOR Boys:

U13 County League fixtures did not go ahead, training continues and Round 2 scheduled for April 2nd

U15 Boys:

Challenge game against Listowel, training at MTU Astro, County league games scheduled

Kerins O’Rahillys Minors: Resuming training and preparing for the central league

Nótaí na mBan:

U12 Girls train at MTU Sports Academy, matches planned

U14 Girls play in division 4 non-county player league

U16 Girls prepare for Round 1 of the county league on April 5th Minors start the season on April 12th, hosting Kilcummin in division 3 of the county league Seniors train in Banna, play in division 4 for the Donal Curtin Cup starting April 2nd

JOHN MITCHELS CLUB NOTES

Senior Men County League match against Renard on April 2nd at Ballyseedy, 2pm

Senior Men Development League

First game against Spa with a win, 5-11 to 2-6

Senior Ladies

Competitive challenge game against Ballymac

Upcoming game on April 2nd against Finuge/St Senans, time TBC

Under 6 Boys and Girls

Large turnout at recent training session with senior team members present Training continues Sundays at 11am in Ballyseedy complex

Under 7 Boys and Girls

Recent session focused on hand pass and pick-up skills

Training continues Sundays at 11am in Ballyseedy complex

Under 8 and 10 Girls

Training session followed by kicking and passing drills, and mini-game Training continues Sundays at 9:45am sharp

Under 12 Girls

Enthusiastic training session on Thursday night

Training on Sundays 12-1 & Thursdays 7-8, gum shields mandatory

Under 14 Girls

Gold team wins 5-05 to 0-03 against Laune Rangers B Green team to face Austin Stacks B in Ballyseedy

Under 16 Girls

Training focused on game play scenarios

Training on Mondays 7-8 & Fridays 8-9

Under 9 Boys

Preparing for U9 non-competitive Go Games in April

Training on Sundays at 9:45am

Under 11 Boys

First game in Tralee District League against Kerins O Rahillys

Next game at home against Na Gaeil on Thursday evening

Under 13 Boys

Gold team wins against Killarney Legion

Green team loses to Killarney Legion

Under 15 Boys

County League begins with away game against Laune Ranger on Thursday at 7pm

Training on Mondays and Fridays, times

TBC

Minors

Must-win game against Dingle on Monday evening at 6:30pm in Dingle

Strength & Conditioning Classes

Free classes for all members 18+ on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6am

AUSTIN STACKS

Senior Football: Austin Stacks vs. Spa (Killarney)

Final Score: Austin Stacks 1-5, Spa (Killarney) 0-10

Austin Stacks start strong, leading 1-2 to 0-0 in first 12 minutes

Spa scores three unanswered points, narrowing the gap

Austin Stacks lead 1-3 to 0-3 at halftime

Spa out-scores Austin Stacks 6-1 in second half

Paul O’Sullivan wins Celsius Mensware

Man of the Match Award

Next game: Austin Stacks vs. Legion in Killarney

B Team: Upcoming Schedule

Match 1: Lispole, April 2nd, 2pm

Match 2: Moyvane (home), April 9th

Match 3: Finuge (away), April 23rd

Match 4: Laune Rangers (home), April 30th

Match 5: Ballylongford (away), May 14th

Match 6: Duagh (home), May 21st

C Team (Black): Schedule Updates

Opening match vs. Fossa C postponed, no new date yet

Next match: Home vs. Rathmore, May 6th weekend

C Team (Amber): Schedule Updates

Opening match vs. Duagh postponed due to unplayable pitch

Awaiting details for re-fixture

Rock St. Post Office Club Lotto

Competition Tokens collected until March 31st

Winning club receives exclusive sales on Club Lotto tickets for three years

Youth Football

Under 7: Outdoor season continues on Sundays, 11am in Connolly Park

Under 9/10: Outdoor season begins

April 2nd, GoGames series starts April

11th

Under 10/11: Kilmacud Crokes

Tournament on May 7th, trip to Dublin on May 14th

Cúl Camps

Football camp in Connolly Park, July 3rd-7th

Hurling camp in Tralee, August 7th-11th

St Pats Gaa Club

Registration 2023: All players and coaches should register their membership with the club to benefit from GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund. Foireann Mobile App: The official membership and communications app for GAA, LGFA, and Camogie clubs is now available for iOS and Android devices.

Dingle Way

Challenge 2023: The event will take place on Sunday, June 4th, with multiple route options for various skill levels.

Club Lotto: The jackpot for the draw on Sunday, April 2nd, is €6000.

Juvenile Academy: The academy has resumed sessions at MTU North Campus (Eircode V92HDV4) from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Gaelic4Girls: The 8-week program for 6-12-year-old girls continues, with sessions taking place on Sundays at St. Pat’s Blennerville.

Upcoming games: The U13s will play against Cordal next Sunday, and the U14 girls will face John Mitchels B in an away game, with the date and time to be confirmed.

Seniors: The team is scheduled to play in the Credit Union County Senior Football League Division 3A on April 9th. For more information on these topics, including more details about the Dingle Way Challenge, visit the club’s website and Facebook page.

TRALEE PARNELLS

Scór na nÓg County Finals

Tralee Parnells participants in multiple categories

Tráth na gCeist team wins County Final, advancing to Munster Final on April 15th

Ballad Group, Solo Singer, and Novelty Act perform well

Novelty Act finishes as runners-up Registration

Due by March 31st

Use GAA application Foireann for registration

Discounted rates available for lotto subscription during registration

Membership fees: Nursery (€30), Juvenile (€70), Adult players (€110), Students (€80), Non-playing adult/coach (€40), Family membership (€200)

Kerry Camogie

Tralee Parnells players Ciara Moloney and Katie Dwyer part of team that advances to National League Division

2 Final

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Available for club members aged 12-18

Apply by March 31st, contact club secretary for application form

Training

Indoor and astro-turf training ongoing Grass field training expected to resume in April Academy players moving to new pitch at

Pairc na Darach

Other teams returning to Caherslee U11 Referees Courses

Courses for youth coaches and students

Dates: March 29th (Tralee District) at Austin Stacks GAA Club, March 30th (Hurling all Districts) at Finuge GAA Club

KERRY FC ACADEMY:

Kerry U17s beat Limerick FC with goals from Kyle Foley, Andrew Kerins, and Seamus Kelly

Kerry U14s played an entertaining match against Cobh Ramblers; Edison Jahiri, Odhran Foley, Calum Robertson, and Jack Daly impressed

Kerry U15s won 5-1 against Limerick FC with goals from Christy Burke, Rob Keane, Szymon Jasinski, Ramadan Hadi, and Kalen Browne

Kerry U19s lost 4-1 to Cobh Ramblers with a goal from Kennedy Amechi

Upcoming Fixtures:

April 1st: Kerry U14s host Waterford FC at 2pm

April 2nd: Kerry U19s host Galway United at 2pm Both matches take place at Mounthawk Park

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB

UPDATES:

Irish Schools Championships 2023

Younger swimmers participated in the Minor Schools Championship, achieving PBs and finals

Senior swimmers Liam O’Connor and Maire O’Sullivan competed in the Interpro Schools Championships

Munster team took 3rd position overall

2. Munster Aspiring Gala Meet 2 Swimmers achieved PBs and national qualification times

Thanks to Head Coach John Edwards, team managers, officials, and volunteers

3. Mona McSharry to visit Kingdom Swimming Club

Olympic swimmer Mona McSharry will hold a Breaststroke Clinic on May 2nd

4. Trials for New Swimmers

Successful swimmers from last Friday’s trials to join the club

5. Kingdom Invitational Gala

Annual Kingdom Invitational Gala scheduled for April 22nd & 23rd in Tralee Sports & Leisure Complex

Event serves as a major fundraiser for the club

6. Irish Open Swimming Championships Swimmers Rory Boyd, Cian Mason, and Liam O’Connor to participate in the Irish Open starting this Saturday

7. Nutrition Talk

Senior Dietitian Melissa Costello to give a nutrition talk for swimmers on Friday at 7pm, focusing on pre and posttraining and gala nutrition.

Tralee Chess Club

Tralee played Limerick B at 4pm in their second best of 5 match.Tralee again were victorious, winning 3 1/2 to 1 1/2.This result maintains their 100 percent record. Ukranian pair Yunis Barudi and Oleksandr Zakcadndyi again both won.Syrian Ayman Osman had also a spectacular win with an elaborate check mate.Paul Shanahan drew his match.Johnny Hoare lost out in a close encounter.Tralee Chess Club kept up their 100 percent record by beating Ennis B 3/2 in their first match in Charleville last Sunday.Yukranian pair Yunis Barudi and Oleksandr Zakcadndyi both won.Paul Shanahan and Johnny Hoare both drew.Ayman Osman was an unlucky loser. this ensures Tralee stay top of the Munster Chess League Division 2

ABOVE: The Maurice Collins Memorial Vintage Rally, Committe and helpers. Begins Easter Weekend 8th/9th April 2023 and this year we are delighted to announce we have the honour of hosting the All Ireland National IVETA Vintage Rally. First time in Kerry in the 4th year of the Irish Vintage Engine Tractor Assocation plans are well under way to make it a fantastic day for everyone.

Pictured from left sitting Cillian Lynch, Oisin Leen, Chairman Joe McCarthy, Millie Raggett, Breda Collins, Kathleen McCarthy, Siún Leen, Ann Sullivan and President Johnny Egan, back from left Tadgh Lynch, Sharon Leen, Sean and Edaein Leen and Timmy and John McCarthy, on right of picture left sitting John Clifford, Peggy and Philip Fitzmaurice, Aoibhinn Leen, Trish Kelly, Anthony and Margaret Lynch, back from left standing Paddy McCarthy, Paschal Hurley, Mary Clifford, John Kelly, Maureen Milward, Jim Costello, Jason Teahan, sitting in Red Cross Ambulance Noel Finucane, driver. Picture - John Cleary