Club Notes, 7th of March 2022.

ON THE FIELD  Dr Crokes 0 16 Gneevegulia  1- 10 in a highly entertaining East Kerry Senior League game played on Sunday last we overcame the strong challenge from Gneevegulia. Strong defending by Brian Fitzgerald John Payne David Naughton and Mark Cooper kept a tight rein on an busy forward line, Mark O`Shea and Harry Potts dominated proceedings while in the forward line Mickie Casey, Chris Doncel and the evergreen Brian Looney were to the forefront..  

Kayleigh Cronin & Kate Stack were on Kerry Ladies squad that defeated Laois whilst Marc Heffernan was on on Hurling panel that defeated Meath. 

Co.  Senior Hurling League Div. 1 Dr. Crokes 0 08 Tralee Parnells  1-14. we failed on to win our opening game in this years co. league 

ACADEMY  We are delighted to announce that the Dr Crokes Academy returns to Lewis Road on Saturday March 12th. We welcome boys and girls aged from 4 to 11 from the Killarney parish. Hurling is from 10 until 11 and football is from 11 until 12. We welcome new members an returning members. The emphasis as always is for all members to have fun make friends and enjoy sport in a safe environment. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and enjoy the weekly sessions. Its always a great sign that spring has arrived when the Crokes Academy returns. We look forward to seeing everyone there!! 

LGFA Our girls teams are back on the training grounds in recent weeks with our U14 girls the first team to begin their season, with an away game v Currow on Sunday next, 13 March in a non-county players competition.  We wish Manager Eoin and his girls the best of luck.   The following are the coaches appointed to our ladies teams for 2022.   We are looking forward to a great season ahead for all. 

Senior Ladies: 

Colm Horgan, Seánie O'Shea, Justin Bennett, Catherine Keogh 

Minor Ladies: 

Brendan Connors, Alan McGorrian, Áine McMahon, Siobhán Burns 

U16 Ladies: 

Teresa Cahillane, Danny Cooper, Leo Randles, Rheanne O'Shea 

U14 Ladies: 

Eoin Brosnan, Allan O'Connor, Liz Moloney, Pia Hickey 

U12 Ladies: 

Keith McMahon, Diarmuid Kelleher, Seodhna O'Donoghue, Leah O'Shea 

U10, U8 & our Saturday Academy young ladies will be looked after by Ciarán O'Sulleabháin, Padraig O'Shea & team.  

MEMBERSHIP is now due and maybe paid online at following link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=734 

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP  am excited to announce that are Scholarship Scheme funded by Foras na Gaeilge for adult Gaeltacht courses is now open and we have scholarships valued at €200 to award. If you would like to apply for a scholarship you can find all that information HERE and the deadline to apply is 17.00 Tuesday 1st of March 2022. We are also very happy that our Adult Gaeltacht Courses in Gaoth Dobhair are back this summer and you can register online now HERE. More than welcome to share this information with anyone hoping to visit the Gaeltacht. 

LGFA The Lidl Plus LGFA Stamp Card Rewards Scheme is BACK!  

Please help support Dr Crokes ladies footballers. 

By submitting completed stamp cards, the club can earn some fantastic rewards, including a set of team jerseys & cash awards!  

Simple steps below to start collecting & contributing!!  

1. Download the Lidl Plus App and opt-in to the scheme 

2. Select DR CROKES LGFA as YOUR CLUB 

3. For every €30 spend in store, a stamp is achieved 

4. Achieve 6 stamps and submit your completed stamp card by  

SUNDAY 27th MARCH  

**There is no limit on the completed cards by a customer** 

WE APPRECIATE EVERY STAMP EARNED FOR OUR GIRLS! 

SCOR East Kerry Scor is taken place shortly. Dates to be confirmed. Anybody in the Dr Crokes Club who would like to take part get in contact with Cultural Office Rachel Foley

There are eight events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Nuachleas/Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz

https://www.gaa.ie/news/datai-bhabhtai-ceannais-scor-2022-deimhnithe-2022-scor-finals-dates-confirmed/  

BINGO Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday commencing at 8:00PM, doors open at 6:45. EVERYBODY WELCOME! 

LOTTO draw for €5,300  took place on MondayMarch 7th Numbers drawn 1 21 24 28  5 patron matched 3 numbers  receive €80.  Jackpot for draw on March 14th  will be €5,600.  

We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis Road. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online by following the link below And follow instructions attached

https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp#Anchor 

CHELTENHAM BUSTER 15TH -18TH MARCH €1,500  entry fee €20. Pick a horse in each race on 4 days of Cheltenham Festival. If your horse wins you get 10 points plus the number of points for SP of your horse. 6 points for second 3 points for 3rd. enter online by text, whatsapp or by returning your card to Vince Caseys office before 11.30pm on each day of racing. Further info Vince 0872461599 Conor 0874075766. Daily updates onhttps://member.clubforce.com/tickets_m.asp?LL_ID=734  

DR. CROKES SHOP you can now shop worldwide new selection of Jackets, gilets masks and snoods and other items. Shop online   

WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY Kerry GAA County Board "WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY" tickets are available from Dr. Crokes GAA Club - €100 each.  Contact any club executive member for details. 

DR. CROKES GOLF SOCIETY Dates for this years outings 26/3 Mahonys t/t 9.10am - 11.30am 7/5 Dooks t/t 11.10 - 1.00pm 1/7 Killeen t/t 12.30 - 3.00pm 

13/8 Kenmare t/t 9.30am - 11.30am 10/9 Dingle t/t 10.00am - 12.00pm 19/11 Mahonys t/t shotgun.