September Reports 2008
 

24/09/08

COISTE NA OG U13 East Kerry Final. On Tuesday last, we travelled to our near neighbours, Legion, to play the East Kerry U13 Final, as a neutral venue could not be found.
The game started brightly with both teams finding the heavy pitch hard to deal with, the hop and solo became the no hop and no solo.
At half time we trailed by 2 pts.
At the beginning of the second half, we conceded two soft goals, but we rallied and played some lovely short game football, only to come up second best on the night.  We were made very welcome on the night and congratulate our opposition on their win.
We would like to thank the referee and his umpires and linesmen on the night; it was indeed great to see, as it paved the way for a good, fluent, honest game. Credit to both sets of players also.  So well done to all involved.  We would also like to thank our loyal supporters.
Mol and oige agus tiocaigh se.
U12 East Kerry Div 1
our first game saw us travel to Kenmare.  In Div. 1 we will also play Spa and Legion, with the top 2 in the final. 
We started this game very poorly and it was the opposite by Kenmare, they were flying.  They rattled in quick goals to stun our defence.  We trailed at half time by 12 pts.  We made some positional changes and two substitutions; however, it was Kenmare who struck again, another goal.  We were now 15pts adrift but all was not lost as we rallied, a couple of quick goals saw us change gear and now we were rolling, suddenly we were back in the game and at last playing to our tempo.  We dominated the rest of the half to run out 7 pt victors.  Great credit is due and the never say die attitude was superb.  It really was a game of two halves.  Outstanding on the night - everyone in the second half.
Next game at home V Spa on Sunday 28th at 12 noon followed by V Legion at home also on Sunday 5th Oct, same time 12 noon.

All IRELAND Commiserations to the Kerry Team and Management on the loss to Tyrone. Disappointment on the day but no doubt beig la eile leis an bpaorach.

GOLF SOCIETY the next outing is to Beaufort G.C. on Sat. Oct. 4 tee times 10.30am – 1.00pm. Entries at usual places.

CAR DRAW sales have been progressing satisfactorily over the last few months, we now urge members to make a huge effort over the remaining months to make this promotion a success. All proceeds are going towards our ongoing developments, which will be of benefit future generations of the youth of Killarney.

CLUB SHOP is now operational.  Deborah Ann & Noreen Cooper have a fantastic range of sporting and leisurewear. Gift vouchers are also available for that special occasion. They will be opened each Saturday morning during Juvenile training. King in a Kingdom of Kings by Fr. Tom Looney is on sale in club shop.

 

17/09/08

O`SULLIVAN CUP Dr. Crokes 1-10 Kilcummin 1-13. We failed to overcome the challenge of Kilcummin in this O`Sullivan Cup tie on Sunday last. Whilst we had plenty of possession, we failed to capitalize and duly paid the prize. David Moloney, Mike O`Grady, Kevin Smyth and Barra O’Connell were our best performers on the day.

LOTTO the Jackpot of €4,200 on Sunday September 14 was won by Claire Lyne The Stretford End, New Street. Numbers drawn were 3,13,18,21. 20 patrons matched 3 numbers each receiving €25. Jackpot on Tuesday September 23 is €3.,000.

CONGRATULATIONS Con & Breda Casey O`Kelly`s Villas and Jimmy & Peggy O’Neill Park Drive. Both couples recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaries.

WEDDING BELLS two former players tied the knot last weekend. In Chicago Paudie Mangan and bride Geraldine Walsh were hitched, whilst at home Coleman O`Shea and Louise walked up the aisle. Congratulations to both couples.

BEST WISHES: To the Kerry Senior Team in Sundays All Ireland Final. It is a great honour for our Club to have so many involved in this the showpiece day for Gaelic Football. Here’s hoping that Manager Pat O`Shea, Eoin Brosnan, Colm Cooper, Kieran Cremin,  Kieran O’Leary, Michael Moloney,  Masseur Harry O’Neill team attendant Niall O’Callaghan and Co. Board Vice Chairman Patrick O`Sullivan will bring home Sam.

SYMPATHY to the O’Donovan family on their recent bereavement.

CAR DRAW sales have been progressing satisfactorily over the last few months, we now urge members to make a huge effort over the remaining months to make this promotion a success. All proceeds are going towards our ongoing developments, which will be of benefit future generations of the youth of Killarney.

CLUB SHOP is now operational.  Deborah Ann & Noreen Cooper have a fantastic range of sporting and leisurewear. Gift vouchers are also available for that special occasion. They will be opened each Saturday morning during Juvenile training. King in a Kingdom of Kings by Fr. Tom Looney is on sale in club shop.

10/09/08

MINOR CO. CHAMPIONSHIP Dr. Crokes 0-04 Austin Stacks 0-11. missing five of the regular starting xv we were no match for our opponents in this 3rd tie of the minor championship.

LADIES FOOTBALL On Friday night last the Dr Crokes girls played Nagaeil in the Junior County final in Farrenfore. The girls took to the field in appalling weather conditions but it wasn’t to be out night the girls gave it their all with Jonne Spillane in the back line making some lovely runs up the pitch to our forwards Laura Buckley and Amanda Brosnan. Well down at half-time the girls came out with a new determination and brought the score back till we where level. We where award a plenty and Laura Buckley stepped up but it was saved by the goalie but this seemed to spur the girls and with a fine point for Amanda we where soon up a point. Disaster struck with one minute to go NaGael  kick the ball which looked like it was going wide but dipped into the top of the net deceiving  keeper Marie Cahillane we were beaten on a score line of 3.12. to 3.10. But this young team played with heart and never gave up, the future looks bright.The girls play Ballyduff in the County League on Sunday 14th We wish them all the best in that final.

Team. Marie Cahalane ,Edel O’Carroll ,Lynn Jones ,Kelly Payne, Joanne Spillane, Cassandra Buckley, Edel Cronin, Mariead Finnegan, Caoimhe Willis, Marion O Callaghan,  Amanda Brosnan, Louise McCarthy, Laura Buckley ,Rheanna O Shea, Megan Buckley, Anne McMongle, Laura Maloney, Kerrie Beckett, Sandra Backlett, Triona Sheey

Well done to the East Kerry girl’s team who won the senior county final last week by beating Northern Rangers on a score line of 3.10 to 7 points. This team had a lot of Crokes girls on the starting 15.Marie Cahalline was solid in goals with Katie Gleeson playing a superb game at full-back. Man of the match our own Lynn Jones was out standing. Mariead Finnegan the captain led her team superbly. This team is trained by James Fleming we wish them well in the Munster club championship. The Crokes girls on the East Kerry team where Marie Cahillane, Katie Gleeson, Lynn Jones, Caoimhe Wallis, Mariead Finnegan ,Amanda Bronson, Joanne Spillane,Rheanna O Shea, Laura Maloney, Sandra Backlett,Edel O Carroll, Kerrie Beckett.

The Under girls team are now 4 for 4 after wining against Firis on Sunday night. They have also beaten Miltown, Kerins O Rahillys and Rathmore.This team are playing very well with some excellent goalkeeping from young Katie Cronin. Laura Moloney is superb in the half-back line .With Megan Buckley and Megan Kiely playing well in the middle of the field. Rebecca Galvin ,Ciara O Shea and Blaitin Cronin take their scores at the right always keeping us in the games. This is also a very young team with some of the under 14 like Ashling Hartnett, Amy Donvan, and Jessica Edwards playing well. The girls now play Castlegorory on Tuesday evening this team is also unbeaten in the league so it should be a good game.

Team Katie Cronin, Ashling Hartnett, Kelly Payne, Laura Kelly, Erica McCarthy, Laura Moloney, Amy Donovan, Megan Kiely, Megan Buckley, Karena O Shea, Blaitin Cronin, Edel Cronin, Jessica Edwards, Rebecca Galvin,Ciara O Shea

LOTTO there was no winner of the jackpot of €3,900 on Sunday September 7 numbers drawn were 1,2,9,14. Nine patrons matched 3 numbers each receiving €60. Jackpot Sunday 14th €4,200.

ALL IRELAND TICKETS the draw for tickets will take place on Tuesday September 16. All members will be included there is no need to contact Secretary.

CONGRATULATIONS to Brigitte O`Shea and Ronnie Whelan who were married last weekend.

BEST WISHES to Senior player Luke Quinn and Events Committee chairperson Anne Byrnes with their new business venture which opens in Dingle this weekend.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Ladies football Officer Catherine Keogh who celebrated a birthday with an 0 over the weekend.

CAR DRAW sales have been progressing satisfactorily over the last few months, we now urge members to make a huge effort over the remaining months to make this promotion a success. All proceeds are going towards our ongoing developments which will be of benefit future generations of the youth of Killarney.

CLUB SHOP is now operational.  Deborah Ann & Noreen Cooper have a fantastic range of sporting and leisurewear. Gift vouchers are also available for that special occasion. They will be opened each Saturday morning during Juvenile training. King in a Kingdom of Kings by Fr. Tom Looney is on sale in club shop.

 03/09/08

COISTE NA OG last week we held a very successful Summer Camp with large numbers attending. We wish to thank all the Coaches, the Events Committee and the Camp co-ordinators without whose continuous commitment it would not have been such an overwhelming success. Special mention to Kerry manager Pat O`Shea, Senior player Eoin Brosnan and Minors Fionn Fitzgerald & Daithi Casey who attended on the final day.

Under age sessions for U6, 8, 10`s boys and girls resume this Saturday morning 6th September @10.45 am. Hurling session commences at 9.15am.  We will host Kerins O` Rahilly's U8 & U10 teams also on that day. Looking forward to seeing you all.

EAST KERRY U14 FINAL Our U14`s had a comfortable win over Fossa in the East Kerry championship final played in Listry on Monday evening. Crokes were the quicker to settle and scored 2 early goals which gave a lead that we never looked like relinquishing. Our lads confidence grew as the game went on and we played some of our best football of the year. The team made excellent use of possession and the scoring was of a high quality. The result was just reward for this group of players who have put in a lot of effort over the course of a long season which began in February. Fossa to their credit never gave up and got stronger as the game wore on. Marie Falvey presented the trophy on behalf of the East Kerry board to our captain Will Horan after the game.Team : M. Willis, K. Flynn, A. Burns, M. Sheahan, C. O lionard, E. O Connor, J. Lyne, P. Clifford, R. O Connor, J. Courtney, N. O Riordan, G. Coughlan, G. O Shea, W. Horan, T. Brosnan, D. Galvin, J. Fitzgearld, J. O Shea, M. Casey, L. Byrnes, C. Murphy, D. Sheehan, S. Hurley, G. Murphy. 

CONGRATULATIONS to the Kerry Team and our own Colm Cooper, Eoin Brosnan, Kieran O’Leary, Kieran Cremin, Michael Moloney and Manager Pat O`Shea on reaching yet another All Ireland Final on Sunday last with a tremendous victory in the replay. Also to Colm Cooper who yet again was voted RTE man of the match.

COMISSERATIONS to Fionn Fitzgerald & Daithi Casey who played with the Kerry Minors that the lost the All Ireland s/final replay.

LOTTO there was no winner of the Jackpot of €3,600 in the draw on Monday September 1. numbers drawn were 4,14,17,23. Four patrons matched 3 numbers Ger Foley 41 New Street, Con Moynihan 0876329945, Claire Lyne c/o Lyno, Pat Cronin Aghadoe c/o Lyno. Each receives €125. Jackpot Sunday September 7 €3,900.

ALL IRELAND TICKETS: At the time of writing, we are unaware of what allocation we will receive for the final. This will become clearer in the days ahead. In the time-honoured tradition these tickets will be drawn. There is no need to make contact with Secretary as all fully paid members will automatically entered in the draw.

CAR DRAW for Renault Laguna ticket selling is now in full swing Frances O`Sullivan is in charge of the rota. Frances is anxious to hear from volunteers who are prepared to give a couple hours over the next few months at the various selling points.

CLUB SHOP is now operational. There is a fantastic range of sporting and leisurewear. Gift vouchers are also available for that special occasion. Deborah Ann & Noreen Cooper are in charge of operations and they will be opened each Saturday morning during Juvenile training. King in a Kingdom of Kings by Fr. Tom Looney is on sale in club shop.