Dan Geaney on the cover of the Millstreet Times on Tuesday.

What a great, armchair, spectator sport show-jumping became when television sets were a novelty here and elsewhere in Ireland.

It caught on right away as it had all the drama a horse and a man could muster. Now it has all the drama horses and men and women can muster.

Even in the days of the snowy, black and white sets it made an instant impression. Facing into massive jumps you might just about see the rider’s cap if the camera was at the landing side of the fence. Invariably there was an Irish team facing one from England and what more would you want.

Though it was there on the box in front of us – it remained a world away in our imaginations.

Castleisland Brothers

Now, a pair of brothers from Castleisland and their horses are pacing and prancing and facing the fences over the same courses where Harvey Smith and David Broom and Tommy Wade and Eddie Macken once plied their trade through various generations ago. Imagine that!

Young Dan Geaney has just put down a fantastic week at the Royal Dublin Society – the RDS – and earned seven rosettes altogether.

Dan won the 138cm RDS qualifier last Thursday and he qualified his two ponies, County Express and Ardtaggle Lady for the final which was held in the main arena on Friday morning.

Children on Horses

His brother, Jack came sixth in the 128cm competition on Wednesday and qualified his pony Boom Box for the final in the main arena on Friday evening.
Dan also rode in the Children on Horses Competition on Saturday and Sunday on his own horse Doon Alright. His team were runners up in team event on Saturday.

This week Dan is riding in Millstreet at the European Show Jumping Championships. There are three categories, Children on Horses, Juniors and Young Riders.

He is one of five members on the Children on Horses Irish Team, riding Coral du Corel very kindly loaned to him by Maura Counihan of Killerisk Stables in Tralee.

The Millstreet championships kicked off on Tuesday with the Children on Horses individual qualifier.

All Over Europe

Twenty eight teams from all over Europe are competing there with 99 competitors in the Children on Horses Class.

Dan rode a great clear round in a time of 80.54 seconds slotting him into 23rd place. The team event will be on today and the individual finals on Saturday.
The opening ceremony was a spectacular event on Tuesday night with all 28 teams parading through the town of Millstreet.
There was also other good news for Kerry from the Dublin Horse Show as Katie MacDonnell from Camp won the four year old class.

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The Division 5 final of the East Kerry Region League was played on Monday at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney between Cordal / Scartaglin and Spa of Killarney.

By Danny Kelliher

From the throw-in it was clear that Cordal/Scartaglin boys were playing with focus and determination and the score-board was ticking over nicely in their favour. They had the game well under control at half-time. It finished on a score-line of Cordal/Scartaglin 6-21 to Spa 4-04.

Well done to the mentors and the panel on their excellent win.

Cordal V Ballymac U-12

Our U-12s played Ballymacelligott in Cordal in Round 5 of the Castleisland District League on Thursday. Another excellent performance from the team finished on a score-line of Cordal 4-17 to Ballymacelligott 5-07.

Again, well done to all concerned. The team will now take a well-earned break from competition for a while.

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Desmonds PRO, Gerdie Murphy.©

Castleisland Desmonds senior men’s team will host Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club this Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm in the Co.League.

This is a vital game for the team as they have lost the last three games.

We wish them all the best on the night.

Bag Packing at Garvey’s

The club is conducting a bag packing day in Garvey’s SuperValu tomorrow, Saturday August 13th.  All club members and officers are asked to give a hand on the day.

Ladies Recycling Day

The ladies’ side of the club will hold a clothing recycle day tomorrow, Saturday August 13th at the clubhouse. People wishing to donate good quality items are asked to drop them at the ladies’ dressing room doors for collection.

U-12 Boys to Host John Mitchell’s

U-12 boys team play John Mitchell’s in the central league Monday 15th at 7pm in Castleisland

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Milltown/Castlemaine wing forward, Gavin Horan is dispossessed by the combined efforts of Desmonds’ wing-forward, Seán Lynch and corner-back, Luke Lyons during their Co. League Division 1 Round 10 game in Castleisland on Saturday evening. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Milltown/Castlemaine senior team secured a draw against Castleisland Desmonds on Saturday evening in Castleisland.

By Deirdre O’Sullivan

Well done to the bainisteóir, Mike Hickey and his roghnóirí, Timmie Teahan, and Mike Carroll.

Team: Kevin Tagney, Stephen Roche, Damien Murphy, Paul Carroll, Thady O’Sullivan, Shane Murphy, David Roche, Mike Burke, Donal Dennehy, Jeremiah Hayes, Donal Kelliher, Gavin Horan, Eoin O’ Brien, Cathal Moriarty and Jonathan O’ Sullivan. Subs: Cormac Leane, Pa Wrenn, Cathal O’Connor, Tadhg McCarthy, Gavin McKenna, Kieran Griffin, Kieran O’ Connor and Thomas Hayes.

Anthony Morris Fund Blitz

Anthony Morris Fund -Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Under 10 Blitz is on this Sunday August 21st. Beginning at 11am at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Grounds. Teams of 11-a-side. There will be four groups of four – with each team guaranteed three games in Phase 1. Top team in each group qualify for Section A semi finals. Second place qualify for Section B semi finals. Third place teams will go to the Section C semi finals and fourth place – Section D semi finals.

This guarantees each team four games.

We are sure that all teams will enjoy what in essence is a fun day for budding GAA enthusiasts.

More importantly, all proceeds from the day’s activities will be given to the Anthony Morris Fund. Anthony, the former Spa, East Kerry and Kerry player, is currently receiving treatment for Lyme’s Disease in America. There will be refreshments and fun activities on the day. Let’s all play our part in raising as much money as possible for Anthony.

Leaving Cert Results

Congratulations to all our footballers who will by now have received their Leaving Cert results. Some of you will be thrilled and some will- no doubt -be disappointed.

Everything will be alright in the end. So “if it’s not alright -then it’s not the end”

Health and Happiness to Paul and Cora

Best wishes to our senior player Paul Carroll on his forthcoming nuptials to Cora O’Connor. Wishing you both much health and happiness.

Great Performance by M/C U-16

Well done to the U-16s on a great performance against Rathmore on Wednesday evening. Final score: M/C 3-15 Rathmore: 2-11. This secures them a place in the semi finals.

There is much credit due to David Heasman and his panel of players for progressing to this stage of the competition. Keep up the good work!

Revised Dressing Room / Sideline Guidelines
Please note that under age players are not permitted inside the dressing rooms prior to or after a senior game or inside the surrounding fence wire when a senior game is ongoing. This is to protect all parties involved. We ask parents and guardians to continually remind their children of this rule which will be strictly enforced. We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.

Appropriate Football Gear

Can all underage team managers, trainers/coaches please ensure that all players representing Milltown /Castlemaine are dressed in club colours (Green and White socks and togs.)   This is to avoid any inconvenience prior to games.

We would also ask parents/guardians of players to inform their children of this County Board Rule.

Information on Kerry V Dublin Tickets

Important Information regarding tickets for All Ireland Semi-Finals: Please ensure you order your tickets early. Tickets will be distributed during the week -prior to the game. Prices as follows: Hogan Stand – No Concession: €40. Cusack Stand – €40. Terrace – €25. Family tickets: Cusack and Davin Stands. Adults – €40 Juveniles – €5. Students and Senior Citizens, Cusack and Davin Stand Only.

Purchase full price tickets and get rebate of €10 with valid I.D. at Block D, Stiles 1 to 5 in the Cusack Stand. Rebate can only be claimed on entry into the stadium via Block D.
Wheelchair Tickets: The Wheelchair Ticket and assistant’s ticket is €40.
Group and Club Pass:  Juveniles U-16 at €3 each . You are permitted to bring one adult free with every ten juveniles – any additional adults pay full price for their tickets.
Club pass for adults at €10. Maximum 50 tickets per club and one application only per club. Deadline is Tuesday, August 16th and that’s subject to availability. Forms can be downloaded from http://www.gaa.ie/tickets/club-offers
Collection at Kerry County Board Office Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th at 2.30pm – 5.30pm for clubs, delegates, district boards. All tickets from club pool not ordered by Wednesday 17th will also be reallocated to public sale and orders from then on will be subject to availability.
Public sale will be at the Kerry County Board Office in Tralee and Kerry GAA store in Killarney starts on Thursday, August 18th August 2.30pm.

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A Great Year: Seán Barrett, iBike Cycling Club. ©Photograph: John Reidy

For cyclists the race of all races for the 2016 season was held in Kanturk recently. It was the National Youth Championships. Sean Barrett from Scartaglin, a member of Tralee Manor West I Bike Cycling Club, had a brilliant weekend of competition there.

He came third in the national TT championships bagging a national medal. He finished fourth in the road race in a sprint finish with just a tyre width between them  – and he finished in tenth place in the criterium.

Earlier this month, Sean travelled to Letterkenny, Co. Donegal over the August Bank Holiday weekend to take part in the Errigal Iinternational four stage, three day youth race.

Returned from England

He had just returned from England after competing in two races the week before. There, he finishing in a very impressive ninth overall. The Irish team, of which Sean is a member, took the team prize with only nine seconds to spare.

Just a couple short of 100 young riders took part in the U-14 races having travelled from all over Ireland the UK, the Isle of Man, Scotland and as far afield as Malta and South Africa.

The Errigal International Youth Tour is now without doubt not only a top cycling event for youths in Ireland and the UK but one of the top youth events in Europe with fast roads, sharp bends and steep climbs.

All in the Family

Much closer to home, Sean Barrett won the Kerry Road Race League, and took second in the county championship which was held recently in Cordal.

He also came first in the county TT league and he won the county TT championship which was held on Tuesday evening.

Just to keep it all in the family, Sean’s dad, Tom Barrett won the M50 category in the Kerry TT league and came first in the M50 in the Kerry Championship TT.

Seán has had a very successful 2016 racing season which included a stint of riding in France earlier this summer.

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Cordal hosted Firies the preliminary round of the Fr. Galvin Cup, East Kerry Intermediate Championship on Saturday.

Report: Paddy Flynn. Photographs: CúlPix /Nora Fealey

Despite the wet and windy conditions, the match was played in a great sporting spirit with both teams making a strong bid to win.

Philip O’ Connor opened the Cordal account with a goal in the sixth minute. Firies quickly levelled the scores with three skillful points by Padraig de Brún, on the 9th, 10th and 13th minutes.

It was nip and tuck. Cordal pulled ahead with three unanswered points early in the second quarter. Brian Reidy, Michael Flynn – a lovely long distance point – and finally Philip O’Connor on the 18th minute.

Reduced the Margin

Firies reduced the margin to the minimum with Ed Kerrisk and Conal Murphy on target for the visitors.

Cordal dominated the play for much of the remainder of the half, and lead by two points courtesy of a John Mannix point on the 25th minute.

However, in the last kick of the half, a Firies free, ably taken by Ed Kerrisk, again reduced the gap to a single point. Half time score: Cordal 1-04 Firies 0-6.

The turning point of the game came early in the second half. The sides were level on the 38th. minute, after a scatter of points from Stephen Foley and Pádraig de Brún for Firies and Brian Reidy for Cordal.

Then Firies hit a purple patch, notching up 1-2 in a matter of minutes. The goal by Stephen Foley, with Ed Kerrisk and Conal Murphy pointing– Firies led 1-10 to 1-5, in the 14th minute.

Traded Points

Cordal had an uphill battle to regain control. The sides traded points Cordal’s Philip O’Connor and Mike Daly for Firies, when Firies sealed their victory with a goal from the boot of Mike Daly giving the visitors a considerable lead on 42 minutes.

Cordal, to their credit, continued to play with determination and were rewarded with a Brian Reidy point on the 23rd minute.

However, Firies defended well and kept Cordal from scoring again. Mike Daly finished Firies impressive run with a point in the 28th minute.

The final score was 2-12 for Firies to Cordal’s 1-07. Hard luck to Cordal who had a good first half but lost control during the second half.

Well done to Firies and to Mike Daly who was presented with the Man of the Match award, which amounted to a year’s membership for the Aquila Club, Gleneagle Hotel, by East Kerry Board Chairman, Johnny Brosnan. Referee: Tom Moriarty, Killarney Legion.

The Cordal team: Sean Óg Ó Ciardubháin, John Mannix, 0-1; Billy Cronin, Florence Griffin, Jack McAuliffe, Niall Ó Ciardubháin, Pádraig Brosnan, Brian Reidy, 0-3; Philip O’Connor, 1-2;  Gary O’Leary, Kieran O’ Donoghue, Michael Flynn, 0-1; Padraig O’Connell, Gearóid O’Leary, David O’ Leary.

The Firies team: Billy O’Rourke, Dan O’Shea, Josh Flynn, Pat Browne, captain; Denis Kerrisk,  James O’Donoghue, Adrian Courtney, Eddie O’Rourke, Ian Crowley, Padraig de Brún, 0-4; Sean Burke, Mike Daly, 1-2; Stephen Foley, 1-1; Ed Kerrisk, 0-3; Conal Murphy, 0-2; Subs: John O’Mahony, Seamus Barry, Shane O’Donoghue, Padraig O’ Connor, Colm O’Shea, Dan O’Connor, Padraig O’Mahony, Padraig O’Sullivan, Johnny Murphy and Niall McCarthy.

Cordal/Scart Minors V Rathmore – East Kerry League

Cordal/Scart Minors played against Rathmore in Rathmore’s home grounds on Monday as part of the East Kerry League.

Eddie Horan started the game off with a point in the first minute. Both teams failed to score during the next fifteen minutes and both sides kicked costly wides. It wasn’t until the sixteenth minute when the second score of the match arrived for Cordal/Scart which was another point scored by Seán Horan. Two minutes later Rathmore’s Trevor Cremin provided their first point of the game.

Eddie Horan on Form Again

Eddie Horan was on form again in the 21st and 24th minutes scoring two more points for Cordal/Scart.

Rathmore’s Dan Murphy was the last scorer of the half, scoring a point in the 28th minute.

Half time left Cordal/Scart a tidy two point lead at 0-04 to Rathmore’s 0-02. Scores increased considerably in the second half.

Rathmore’s Dan Murphy started things off with a point in the second minute. Jack Flynn was quick to return the score for Cordal/Scart and kicked a point in the fourth minute. Eddie Horan made excellent use of a 45 kicking the ball just over the goalies head adding a goal to Cordal/Scart’s tally.

Cordal/Scart Sharp

Rathmore’s Darragh Rahilly was next and scored a point in the ninth minute. Cordal/Scart were sharp and Eddie Horan had the ball over the bar again in the eleventh minute.

Rathmore scored two points in the next few minutes but Eddie Horan would soon replicate. He scored a point from a free in the 18th minute and a point from play a minute later. Rathmore’s Darragh Rahilly secured a free in the 21st minute and scored a point.

Rathmore’s Donagh Fitzgerald scored the final point of the game in the 26th minute. The ref blew the whistle declaring full time.

Cordal/Scart finished a goal ahead with 1-08 to Rathmore’s 0-8. Well done Cordal/Scart minors next game will be against Spa in the East Kerry League Semi-Final stage. Match time and date is to be confirmed.

The Cordal/Scart team: Jason Cronin, Padraig Brosnan, Jack McAuliffe, Jack Walsh, Sean Horan 0-01; Josh Kerin, Hugh O’Connor, Kieran O’Donoghue, Kieran Enright, T.J O’Connor, Eddie Horan, 1-06; Jack Flynn, 0-01; Sean Walsh, Florence McCarthy and Jason Browne.

August Lotto of €7,400 Awaits a Winner

The August Lotto has a massive jackpot of €7,400. This is now the largest Lotto jackpot Cordal has had to date. This month’s Lotto will take place on Monday night, August 29th in Browne’s Bar. Cordal Coiste na nÓg members are in charge of this month’s Lotto.

Like always you can get Lotto tickets from our sellers or you can buy tickets at Kearney’s Post Office or at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear. Click on the link here: www.cordalgaa.com to buy tickets online. Best of Luck from Cordal GAA!

Clothes Collection for Cordal GAA

Cordal GAA are collecting any unwanted or old clothes. This Tuesday all handed in donations are being taken from the club so hand in any unwanted on Monday if possible. This is a continuous year round collection by the Club and all funds raised will help to improve the Club’s facilities. Donations can be dropped off at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear, Main St. Castleisland and at the Cordal Community Centre.

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The victorious Desmonds minors and mentors. Photograph: Gerdie Murphy

Desmonds minors were victorious on Monday night when the defeated Tarbert/Moyvane in the North Kerry Div.2 League Final in Ballydonoghue.

They lead from start to finish and it was a great team display by all involved. The score at half time was 2-06 to 0-3 in favour of Desmonds.

Goals from team captain, Tadhg Walsh and Shane O’Connell and great defending by the backs to limit the opposition to only three points.

In the second half, Desmonds tagged on more points to advance their lead even further with David Shanahan scoring two great points from wing back.

Even with the opposition scoring two penalties in the second half, Desmonds held on to their lead to win the game by five points on the score of 2-14 to 3-06.

Scorers: Tadhg Walsh 1-04; Shane Connell, 1-0; David Shanahan, 0-3; Paraic O’Connor, 0-2; Padraig O’Connell, Luka Brosnan, Kieran Breen, Daithi O’Leary and Sean Prendiville 0-1 each.

Tough Trip to Tarbert for Seniors

Desmonds senior mens team travelled to play Tarbert in the North Kerry league semi final in Finuge last Sunday. The result did not go their way with them been defeated on the score of 3-07 to 1-10.

Club Lotto Now Standing at €5,300

There was no winner of Saturday night’s club lotto which stood at €5,200 in Brownes Bar. Numbers drawn were : 17, 20, 22, and 29.

Lucky Dip winners were: Tim Leane, Castleisland, €30; with €20 each going to: Seán Twomey, Killorglin; Dan Reidy, Dualague; Sharon Cronin, Macroom and Peter O’Mahony, ????

The next draw will take place on Saturday, September 3^rd. the venue is to be confirmed.

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Kerry star footballer and AIB staff member, James O’Donoghue (right) pictured with young fans, Evan Kelliher and his sister, Alanna from Cordal. With Ronan McAuliffe (left) and Ger O’Connor, Castleisland AIB branch manager and Alex Fleming, Farranfore. Alex is an AIB Student Account holder and a 2016 All-Ireland Colleges Senior Basketball medal holder with Castleisland Community College. ©Photographer: John Reidy

While his attention and thoughts may have been on accounts and savings and student loans here in Castleisland last week, Kerry star, James O’Donoghue was quietly confident about today’s big challenge.

The Kerry forward was greeted at the Castleisland AIB branch office by Ronan McAuliffe and manager Ger O’Connor and as many local fans of all ages as he could manage to meet during his visit.

One of the latest GAA stars on the ambassadorial / employee roll of the bank, O’Donoghue couldn’t avoid fielding anxious supporters’ questions about Kerry’s chances against an apparently invincible Dublin.

On the Verge of the Big Game

Even though the game was a week-and-a-half away from the time of his visit to Castleisland, the topic was as lively as if we were on the verge of the big game – as we are today.

“I think we’ll do it alright this time,” was the line most of the gathered fans are still clinging to as we head down the tunnel of anticipation and white knuckles that only a Kerry and Dublin game in Croke Park can generate.

The Holy Ground

The Maine Valley Post vox pop responders, left from top: Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Danny Healy Rae, TD, Cllr. Bobby O’Connell. Martin Ferris, TD, Gerry Harrington and Gerard Murphy. ©Photographs: John Reidy

His AIB colleagues in Castleisland will be behind him all the way today as he and his team-mates step onto the holy ground of Croke Park for the 3-30pm throw-in.

This is a do-or-die game for many of this generation of Kerry players and the management team.

James O’Donoghue’s new, young friends and admirers who encountered his friendliness and genuine warmth at the AIB student promotions day in Castleisland will also be part of the white knuckle fraternity this afternoon.

During a quick dial-around the county and beyond, I asked the following for their predictions of the score in today’s game: Poet and writer, Gabriel Fitzmaurice gave me a score of Kerry 2-11 Dublin 1-18.

Danny Healy Rae, TD, while predicting a Kerry win on a score of 2-17 to 2-16, said that he wanted to see the Kerry lads kicking the ball long and not get caught by carrying the ball and tiring themselves out.

“Don’t be passing the ball back and five feet to the next man. Kick the bleddy thing into the forwards and in around the square and then we’ll see a game of football as we knew it. I hope they win,” said Deputy Healy Rae.

Up for Grabs

Castleisland based FG Councillor Bobby O’Connell also goes for a two-point Kerry victory to the tune of:  2-11 to 2-9.

Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris is travelling up for the match and he feels that Kerry will take the game by two points. “I don’t know if the team in the papers this morning is the one that will start, but I think Kerry will do it on a score of 2-13 to 1-14.

Sligo based Kerry man and Fiddler supreme, Gerry Harrington wouldn’t be drawn on a score because he feels that he doesn’t know what the Kerry team is capable of. It’s up for grabs of course and it’s the All-Ireland final in many ways,” said Gerry without a hint of apology to the hordes of the hopeful in Mayo.

Gerard ‘Gerdie’ Murphy will be all out again in his ‘Kerry Suit’ in Dublin today. Even so, he wasn’t letting his heart rule his head when asked to predict a score.

“I’m afraid they’ll get the better of us again and I’d say it’ll end up at 1-15 to 2-14.

Newspaper Predictions

I don’t think I’ve seen or heard of a newspaper article by journalist or expert which gave Kerry a chance against the perceived might of the Dublin machine. They have been wrong before and on several occasions too.

I was listening to a panel of experts talking on RTÉ Radio One on Sunday evening after Mayo had beaten Tipperary in the other semi-final. Collectively, they wondered how Mayo would cope with Dublin in an All-Ireland final. And not as much as a how’s your father to Kerry and its supporters.

As the fate of our heroes is decided in Croke Park against The Dubs this afternoon, we’ll all cling, white knuckled and for as long as possible, to James O’Donoghue’s prediction: “I think we’ll do it alright this time.”

While there has been a massive domination of coverage on the senior game today, we must remember that our minor team in also involved in an All-Ireland semi-final. They take on Kildare in the game immediately before the Kerry V Dublin game. May God and every hop of every ball be with them.

The Kerry team: 1. Brian Kelly, Killarney Legion; 2. Shane Enright, Tarbert; 3. Mark Griffin, St Michaels/Foilmore; 4. Killian Young, Renard, (Captain); 5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich, An Ghaeltacht; 6. Peter Crowley, Laune Rangers; 7. Tadhg Morley, Templenoe; 8. Kieran Donaghy, Austin Stacks; 9. David Moran, Kerins O’Rahillys; 10. Paul Murphy, Rathmore; 11. Colm Cooper, Dr Crokes; 12. Donnchadh Walsh, Cromane; 13. Stephen O’Brien, Kenmare; 14. Paul Geaney, Dingle; 15. James O’Donoghue, Killarney Legion. Subs: 16. Brendan Kealy, Kilcummin; 17. Darran O’Sullivan, Glenbeigh-Glencar; 18. Bryan Sheehan, St Mary’s; 19. Barry John Keane, Kerins O’Rahilly; 20. Marc Ó Sé, An Ghaeltacht; 21. Jonathan Lyne, Killarney Legion; 22. Fionn Fitzgerald, Dr. Crokes; 23. Anthony Maher, Duagh; 24. Aidan O’Mahony, Rathmore; 25. Michael Geaney, Dingle and 26. Johnny Buckley, Dr Crokes.

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An Riocht AC Manager, Kate McSweeney (left) with: James O’Leary, Mike Brosnan and Maggie O’Sullivan launching the September 5K series of road races. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Now that the spring / summer schedules of events have run their course at An Ríocht Athletic Club, thoughts are firmly turning to those of the autumn / winter programme.

During the summer an innovative, off the couch and onto the road series of training evenings culminated in a Couch-to-3K road race and fun run. And it was great fun and ended in many of the first-timer participants feeling elated and with such a sense of achievement.

Their delight was shared and understood by the club and they were treated to a post event buffet in the club kitchen/dining area. The post event celebrations also came with a reminder that, now after that first step comes and equally big stride.

September Series of 5K Road Races

That is the step-up to the 5K level and training is ongoing now for the September series of road races / fun runs. Those new to this concept of fitness achievement have been provided with a five-week training schedule to help them up those steps.

The three-pronged, 3K to 5K series of races / fun runs will be held on successive weeks in September on: Wednesday 7th; Wednesday 14th and Wednesday 21st.

The regular 5K autumn / winter Couch-to-5K training schedule and series of road races / fun runs will recommence on Tuesday, September 13th. For more details call An Ríocht AC on: 066 71 42199 or email: kate@anriocht.ie

Making great preparations for last year’s arrival of Santa and the Christmas Craft Fair and Snowed-In at An Riocht. Elves include: Shane, Lauren, Niall and Alecia. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Christmas Family Festival / Snowed In

Then, a bit further down the chronological road at An Ríocht comes the Christmas Family Festival, Snowed In from Friday, December 2nd to Sunday, December 4th from 2pm each day.

“This one is for the children and the child at heart. After the astounding success of the Snowed In Family Festival at An Ríocht last year we are delighted to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Clause have set aside a weekend to stay right here with us.

“Make sure you get down to meet the gang and help them out as they prepare for Christmas. There will also be a wide range of markets to browse through and tick some gifts off the list. If you would like to take a stall please contact us on 066-7142199 as soon as possible,” said An Ríocht AC Manager, Kate McSweeney.

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Delighted Dub and Dauber: Dublin supporter and local artist, Rachel Gallagher doing a few quick celebratory steps with a disappointed Kerry fan, David ‘Dauber’ Prendiville as Melissa O’Connell, Scartaglin looks on outside Kearney’s Bar in Castleisland after Sunday’s game. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Mixed Fortunes for Kerry Teams

There was mixed fortunes for our Kerry teams on Sunday in Croke Park with our Seniors bowing out to reigning All Ireland champions Dublin.

Our minors reached the final with an excellent display against Kildare. Well done to all involved including our own Micheál Reidy and Tomas O’Connor . A special mention must also go to Fossa’s David Clifford who continued his excellent year with a man of the match performance. David’s mother Ellen is a native of Gortatlea while his uncle Tom O’Shea is a current selector with our senior team.

Ballymac GAA Club had two coach loads of mainly underage players present to support the Kerry teams on the day. Many thanks must go to Jeremiah Lynch for his organisation of this trip and all the trips during the year which gave our young players an opportunity to see the Kerry teams in action.

Ballymac Lotto Now at €4,400

The lotto was held in Glenduff House on 22nd August for a jackpot lotto of €4,300.  There was no winner.  Numbers drawn were: 2,11,14,24.

Lucky Dip winners: 1. James Walsh, c/o Tom Leen; 2, John Rahilly, c/o Tom Leen; 3. Flor O’ Connor, Meanala; 4. Margaret O’Connor, Ballymac; 5. Pat O’Connor, Na Gaeil; The lotto now stands at €4,400 and can be played at:  www.ballymacgaa.com

Seniors Assured of Promotion

With promotion to Division 3 already assured following a victory over Na Gaeil in Round 10 our senior team will play its final Co League game when we travel to Scartaglin to take on the local side on Sunday next, September 4th.  This game is due to throw in at 2pm. Please keep an eye of Facebook and Twitter for any changes to this fixture.

Narrow Win for Minors over Mitchells

Ballymac 2-14 John Mitchels 2-13
The Central Region competition continued with a home fixture against Mitchels. A close enough game with only a point between the sides at half time and again at full time.Despite being four points down with ten minutes left we managed to turn it around and win narrowly.Mitchels got two early points with Michael Hoare pointing for us. Eoin O’Malley won possession in midfield took a return pass from Keelan ,and soloed through for a fine individual goal. Dara Reagan pointed from a Liam O’Malley pass while Barry Lyons brought off a fine save for us. Mitchels then converted a penalty quickly followed by a point. Liam O’Malley was fouled and Reagan pointed the free ,Chris lowe put Dara Keane through for a point. The visitors again goaled followed by two points. Dara Reagan, Liam, ML Hoare and Dara Keane all pointed for us with Mitchels getting the final point of the half. Half time score Ballymac 1-8 Mitchels 2-6.

Mitchels pointed from the restart with Reagan and Keane pointing for us.Our opponents then got three points in a row with Reagan pointing from two frees after Liam and Josh were fouled.

Two more Mitchells points followed before Josh O’Keeffe got on the end of a Dara Reagan shot and flicked it to the net.Michael Hoare pointed with help from Liam O’Malley.

A vital interception by Eddie Rodgers put Keelan Brosnan on his way towards goal. When he was fouled Michael Hoare stepped up to convert the free and we had won another tight game. Tadhg Brick and Gary Horan worked hard in defence though there is room for improvement on this performance.
Team and Scorers: B Lyons, E Rodgers, G Horan, T Brick, J O Keeffe (1-0) E O Malley (1-0) M O Brien, L O Malley (0-1) M Hoare (0-4) C Lowe, K Brosnan, D Keane (0-3) D Reagan (0-6) Subs J McDonnell, D Chawke.
Congratulations and well done to the senior squad and management on an excellent county league campaign resulting in promotion to Division 3.

Ballymac GAA Golf Classic

The Ballymac GAA Golf classic will be held on Saturday October 15th 2016 in Beaufort Golf Club.  First prize is a four ball at the Old Head of Kinsale which is being kindly sponsored by the Blasket Bar, while second and third prizes are a four ball at Barrow Golf Club and a four ball at Beaufort Club.  Entry fee per team is €160.  Please contact any of the below if interested in entering a team

Geoff Riordan 0866015165,  Bernard Cassidy 0877973818,  Dave Slattery 0872201042.

Faoi 12

Blue Team: Our Blue team played Miltown Castlemaine in a very exciting Central Region game played on Monday 22nd August in Ballymac.  This game finished in a draw which given the great effort put in by both sides was probably a fair result.

Gold Team: Our Gold team registered a good victory over Miltown/Castlemaine on the same night.  Both teams travel to Killorglin to take on Laune Rangers on Monday 29th August.

Cailiní Faoi 14

Ladies U14 North Kerry League Division 1 (Blue Team)
Due to a large panel of players Ballymac Girls U-14 has the pleasure in entering two teams in the North Kerry League. Having one team does not offer everyone sufficient game time and this way all players will see a lot of football. The Blue team competes in Division 1 and the Gold team competes in Division 3.
The Campaign for the Blue Team began Saturday 27th in Ballymac against County League Division 1 side Listowel at 12pm and Denis Sayers was the appointed Referee.
Ballymac got off to a great start winning the throw in and Cora Savage pointed from the exchange.
Ballymac hit a purple patch that never faded and went in at half time 1-16 to no score.  Management & Supporters were very happy and all instructions were taken on board.
The opportunity to empty the subs bench was taken Cora Savage was replaced due to a leg Injury but with seven points kicked at that stage she had more than earned the rest.
Ballymac went on to kick a further 3-4 to finish the game 4-20 to 1-02.
To give Listowel their credit they fought right to the end and later revealed they were missing one or two of their Panel.
Great praise must go to the defensive effort of the Ballymac backs who held out wave after wave of attack and produced some great counter attacking.
The whole performance was a team effort from one to eighteen so to single anyone out would be an injustice to the others.
Captain for the game was Caroline Hurley who gave a commanding performance between the sticks.
We wish Cora Savage a swift recovery and expect to see her back on the playing field very soon.
Team: Caroline Hurley, Sophie o’Donoghue, Roisin Long, Cait Rice, Emily O’Brien, Sinead McKeown, Eve Creedon, Caoimhe O’Carroll, Aisling O’Connell, Ellie McElligott, Cora Savage, Lisa Curran, Kate O’Connor, Emily O’Donoghue, Ellie Sugrue. Subs: Aoife Galvin for Sophie O’Donoghue, Mary Anne Fleming for Kate O’Connor & Holly Geary for Cora Savage.
Scorers: Cora Savage 0-07, Ellie McElligott 1-05, Emily O’Donoghue 2-04, Aisling O’Connell 0-02, Ellie Sugrue 0-01, Caoimhe O’Carroll 1-00, Lisa Curran 0-01.
Our gold team are out Monday 29th V Churchill @7pm Monday night and we wish them every success.

Academy Returns on Sunday

Following a break last week our academy for our boys and girls returns on Sunday next at 11am.

Bobcats Basketball Registration

Registration for the Bobcats Basketball teams takes place on Wednesday, September 7^th in St. Brendan’s Community Centre from 7.30 to 8pm. All players from academy upwards should register on that night so squads can be entered for competition. Any queries contact Siobhan Creedon on 086 22 69 245.

Sympathy

The club extends its deepest sympathy to our children’s officer, Joanne Long and the Shanahan family, Tylough on the recent death of Laura Shanahan. Also sympathy is extended to Mary Godley, Rathanny on the recent death of her father James O’Riordan. James’s grandchildren, Rachel, Cian and Bryan all play at underage level for the club.

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Disappoint was Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s lot after one of the most exciting game of football between Dublin and Kerry in recent years. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Commiserations to the Kerry Seniors

Commiserations to the Kerry senior panel who unfortunately bowed out of the championship despite an enormous effort against Dublin.

You all played your hearts out –you should be so proud of the way you represented yourselves, your clubs and your county. Tiocfaidh ár lá. Well done to the management team on their work with the team too.

Congratulations to the Kerry Minors

Well done to The Kerry minors on reaching the All Ireland Final after their comprehensive defeat of Kildare at the weekend. What a game to watch… The future of Kerry football certainly looks very bright with these young footballers. Great credit must go to their manager Peter Keane of Keane’s SuperValu, Killorglin and his backroom team of: Tommy Griffin, Chris Flannery and Padraig Murphy.

Our senior goal keeper, Cormac Leane is part of this group of promising footballers. Well done Cormac, your club is very proud of your achievements.

Close finish between Milltown/Castlemaine and Glenbeigh/Glencar

Milltown Castlemaine took on Glenbeigh Glencar in the O’ Sullivan Cup-in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Tuesday evening.

 Playing in glorious sunshine, the first score came in the first minute with a point from Glenbeigh/ Glencar. It took Milltown Castlemaine until the fifth minute to score with a point from Gavin Horan. They quickly followed with two more from Cathal Moriarty and Eoin O’Brien. Despite some good play from GG, it was MC’s Gavin Horan who added the next score – his second point of the game. Jason McKenna added a point from play to give GG their second point after 15 minutes of play.

Jonathan O’ Sullivan, in superb form for Milltown/Castlemaine. ©photograph: John Reidy

A Surging Run

The next passage of play saw Jonathan O’Sullivan point a free for MC to give them a three point lead.

GG’s Podge Griffin fielded the next kick out which lead to a point from Kieran Cahillane and Tommy Cahill added another straightaway to reduce the deficit to one point 0-5 to 0-4.

Caoilte Griffin made a surging run down the centre only to have the ball turned over by MC.

A cross-field ball by Jonathan O’Sullivan to Eoin O’Mahony ended in Eoin slotting it over with his right boot for MC’s sixth point.

The 23rd minute saw a great move by MC. This involved: Jeremiah Hayes, Pa Wrenn and Thady O’ Sullivan and culminated in a super goal from Cathal Moriarty. Score line was now 1-06 to 0-04. GG responded with a point from Tommy Cahill.

First Out of The Blocks

A pointed free from Jonathan O’Sullivan was to be the last score of the first half. Half time score: 1-07 to 0-05. MC introduced Craig Counihan for the injured Eoin O’Mahony at half time. The MC lads were first out of the blocks with a pointed free from Jonathan O’Sullivan for a foul on Craig Counihan.

MC was unfortunate when a quick turnover saw GG’s Kieran Courtney score a superb goal from a shot which gave Kevin Tangney no chance.

A counter attack by the home side saw Donal Dennehy kick a fantastic point off his left leg. This gave MC a four point advantage with the scoreboard reading: 1-09 to 1-05.

Our keeper was once again called on to pull off a brilliant save from Podge Griffin. MC turned over the ball and Thady O’Sullivan, Pa Wrenn and Jerome Flynn linked up.

A foul on Jerome resulted in another pointed free from Jonathan O’Sullivan. This was immediately cancelled when Shane Riordan and Jack Brosnan combined with Calvin Teahan for a super point for GG.

Disaster Struck

After 10 minutes of the second half, the scoreline stood at 1-10 to MC, 1-06 to GG. Both sides had a few turnovers and wides until GG were awarded a free and this was pointed by Tommy Cahill.

Disaster struck in the 46th minute when a quickly taken free by Tommy Cahill resulted in GG’s second goal excellently taken by Calvin Teahan. The sides were now level at 1-10 to 2-07. MC brought in fresh legs when Jerome Flynn made way for Kieran McKenna.

Donal Denney kicked another glorious point to put the home side ahead . This was followed shortly after by a pointed free from Jonathan O’ Sullivan, who was in superb form. GG added a point by Kieran Courtney despite the attentions of Tadhg McCarthy who was having a busy but brilliant game on the full back line.

A Clever Flick

With 12 minutes to go and only a point between the teams, excitement was mounting. In the 54th minute, substitute Kieran McKenna added MC’s second goal to the score sheet with a clever flick past GG keeper, Peter O’ Sullivan.

Could GG claw back a five-point deficit to keep themselves in the competition? Yes they could and, in less than a minute, a move between Shane Riordan and Tommy Cahill ended up with another goal for GG’s Kieran Courtney. Just a point between them now and four minutes remaining. Could MC hang on or could GG find another score?

Tommy Cahill obliged with a point in the 27th minute. The teams were level with three minutes remaining. The 28th minute saw further excitement with GG’s keeper having to pull off two magnificent saves from Cathal O’Connor. The looked certain goals but eventually went out for a 45. The next and final passage of play saw MC being awarded a free for a foul on Cathal Moriarty and this was slotted over by Jonathan O’Sullivan. Final Score: Milltown Castlemaine-2-13   Glenbeigh Glencar: 3-09. Well done to both teams for a superb effort.

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Italian visitor, Sara Morello with Jennifer O’Sullivan-Coffey and Carmel O’Connell at ringside during the July 8th Brawl in the Hall in which Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club played a major supporting role. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Registration for Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club classes will be held in the NEWKD Building, Crageens, Castleisland on this Thursday evening, September 1^st and also Monday, September 5^th at 7pm on both evenings.

These are only registration evenings on the Thursday and Monday and classes will start back the following week. Numbers were high last year so we need everyone to register.

Boys, Girls and Adult Classes

Boys and girls between 10 years to 17years old and registrations for adult classes will be taken on the night also.

The U-10 class will return on Monday, September 26th at 5pm. Registration fee €20 and details of training times will be given out on the night.

Starting back shortly new Boxercise for Women, This workout uses the entire body. Boxercise combines use of both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.

Diverse Workout

The systematic recruitment of both fast and slow twitch muscle fibres in a manner that not only ensures a diverse workout, but also enhances sports specific senses.

This includes hand-eye co-ordination, balance and timing. Boxercise classes are always fun, energetic and addictive and we are taking names for this class also. For further information please contact Jennifer on 087 94 93 451

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The Desmonds team which will face Ballydonoghue in the County Junior Division 2 League Fnal on this Friday evening, September 2nd at 7pm in Finuge. Front from left: Cian O’Connor, Tadgh Walsh, Kieran Breen, Graham O’Connor, Steven Bartlett, Gearoid Leonard and Micheál Walsh. Back from left: Seán Lynch, John Begley, Danny Browne, Kieran O’Callaghan, Seán Prendiville, John Kelly, Joe Kearney, Chris Brosnan, Marc O’Connor, Pa White, Daithí O’Leary, Neilus Lyons and Kevin Moran. Photograph: Gerdie Murphy.

Support for Desmonds in Junior Division 2 League Final

The County Junior Division 2 League final takes place this coming Friday evening, September 2^nd at 7pm in Finuge where the Desmonds play Ballydonoghue.

We would be hoping to have a large crowd supporting the team on the night.

Girls Wind Up Summer Training

Desmonds U-6 and U-8 Girls finished their summer training on Monday night. They were presented with their participation medals by Desmonds and Kerry ladies U-16 All Ireland players Labhaoise Walmsley and Kayla O’Connor and Desmonds and senior Kerry player, Andrea Murphy. Thanks to their coaches: Diane Horgan, Jackie Burke and James O’Connell and to all the parents who also attended on the night.

Desmonds GAA Club Lotto at €5,300

The club Lotto now stands at €5,300. The next draw will be held on this Saturday night, September 3rd in Kearney’s Bar.

The U-6 and U-8 girls who completed their summer training season with their mentors: Diane Horgan, Jackie Burke, Kayla O’Connor, Labhaoise Walmsley, Andrea Murphy and James O’Connell. Photograph: Gerdie Murphy

Tickets at €2 or three for €5 can be purchased on line at www.castleislanddesmonds.gaa.kerry.ie

Final League Game for Senior Men

The senior men’s team play their final Kerry county league Division 1 game this coming Sunday, September 4^th away to Dingle. Throw in for this game is 1.30pm.

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The Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club Junior Men’s team which won the County Division 2 League title when they defeated Ballydonoghue in Finuge on Friday evening. Front from left: Danny Browne, Stephen Bartlett, Pierce Cronin, Brian Leonard, Tadgh Walsh, Gearoid Leonard, Captain; Mike Brosnan, Seán Lynch, Cian O’Connor and Graham O’Connor. Back from left: Kieran Breen, Conor O’Shea, Joe Kearney, Neilus Lyons, Kevin Moran, Shane O’Connell, David Lynch, Marc O’Connor, Luke Lyons, Chris Brosnan, John Begley, Shane McLoughlin and John Kelly. Photograph: Gerdie Murphy.

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s Junior men’s team brought another county title to Castleisland on Friday night by winning the Division 2 County League title by defeating Ballydonoghue in Finuge on a scoreline of: 3-14 to 2-14.

Report: Gerdie Murphy
Desmonds were in front at half time thanks to goals from the boots of Graham O’Connor and Tadgh Walsh. There were also some great scores from play from Seán Lynch and Cian O’Connor.

The impressive Graham O’Connor added two more points also from play and this was to see Desmonds go in at half time leading by 2-07 to 0-6.

Evergreen Defenders

The half time score was also helped by the great work of evergreen defenders, Neilus Lyons and Pierce Cronin. They turned back the clock to keep the Ballydonoghue forwards quiet throughout the opening half.
In the second half we saw the appearance of a different Ballydonoghue side. They now had a strong wind at their backs and they upped their game with a very impressive 1-06 from play. Now it looked like it was not going to be Desmonds night after all.

Impressive Captain

Stout defending by David Lynch, Mike Brosnan and the impressive captain, Gearoid Leonard added to the great, overall team work.

Desmonds midfielders, Joe Kearney and Brian Leonard were playing like it was an All-Ireland final. The game was on a knife-edge and with eight minutes left and the scores were locked at 2-10 to 1-13.

Some inspired substitutions by the team management resulted in scores from Shane O’Connell, Steven Bartlett and the O’Connor brothers, Cian and Graham. This patch settled Desmonds.

Well Worked Goal

Then, Luke Lyons playing from centre back scored a well worked goal from play to put this game beyone the reach of Ballydonoghue. This was in spite of them being awarded and scoring a penalty in as time ran out. Desmonds held out to win by three points.

Desmonds team and scorers: Kevin Moran, Pierce Cronin, Nelius Lyons, David Lynch, Mike Brosnan, Luke Lyons, 1-0; Gearoid Leonard, Captain; Brian Leonard, 0-2; Joe Kearney, 0-1; Seán Lynch, Steven Bartlett, 0-3; Tadgh Walsh, 1-0; Cian O’Connor, 0-2; Marc O’Connor, Graham O’Connor, 1-04; Subs: Shane O’Connell, 0-1; Danny Browne, John Kelly, Shane McLoughlin, Chris Brosnan and John Begley. Team management: Edmund Hartnett, Niall O’Connor and Colm O’Shea.

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It’s all about time – isn’t everything. I learned a thing or two from observing and listening to some of the 120 runners of both the serious and fun varieties last evening.

I learned because I used to think it was all about being first over the line. It is and it isn’t. It’s all about time.

It’s all about time. And that’s how they think. The fast ones finish first – as they do. Some go off and drink water and eat oranges and throw their legs from them while walking on the track. Others head off a couple of laps just to cool down.

Urge-on Friends

The less fast just finish, gather their breath, drink water and go back to the vicinity of the finish to urge on friends and maybe family members.

They know their friends and what they should be capable of. It’s all about time. With an eye on the clock and one on the track they begin to jump and clap and cheer as they will those still running over the line before the clock gets a chance to flash from one split second to the next. If it does – so what. If it doesn’t – that’s great. And there are hugs and kisses and pats on sweat soaked backs.

It was a strange kind of evening. The forecast promised nothing in terms of weather. It delivered a beautiful evening with a magical sky.

There was a bit of a headwind on parts of the course and it slowed some of the runners down. They would have done a better time if the evening was a bit calmer – they said. It’s all about time.

Lovely, Relaxed Atmosphere

They, and I bet a lot more of them, will do it all again on the coming Wednesday evening at 7pm. I know because I heard many of them saying things like: ‘I’ll see you here next week’ – or – ‘we’ll do a bit better next Wednesday’ or ‘I’d like to get in under the 30 the next night.’ It’s all about time.

There is a lovely, relaxed atmosphere about these events. Volunteers in the kitchen lash out tea and coffee and biscuits to runners and their friends and family and there’s a promise of a party after the third and final in the September series.

In the meantime, they’ll be back on Wednesday evening next, September 14th for another go at their personal best one more tilt at the clock. It’s all about time.

Wednesday evening’s results are as follows:

Pos Bib No. Name Category Time
1 113 Tommy O’Brien M40 16.27
2 132 Patrick O’Connor M40 16.29
3 112 Shona Heaslip SW 16.34
4 117 Sean O’Sullivan SM 16.4
5 105 Martin Dineen SM 16.51
6 143 Arthur Fitzgerald SM 17.11
7 107 Declan Guina SM 17.17
8 140 Martina Kiely SW 17.51
9 128 Carol Finn SW 18.28
10 122 Stephen Moore M40 18.3
11 152 Richard Murphy M40 18.57
12 125 Tim Long SM 18.58
13 114 Maria Mc Carthy W40 19.13
14 10 Larry Hickey M50 19.18
15 127 Roland Rogers M40 19.25
16 24 Micheal Casey SM 19.3
17 108 Niamh O’Sullivan SW 19.37
18 133 Sharon Cahill W50 19.51
19 110 Daniel Breen SM 19.55
20 33 Conor Shire SM 20.14
21 32 Maurice O’Connor M40 20.41
22 24 Micheal Casey SM 20.45
23 136 Joe Reynolds SM 20.47
24 37 Zack Walshe B16 20.51
25 28 Pa Cronin SM 21.15
26 102 Mary O’Connor W40 21.24
27 19 Caroline Murphy W50 21.25
28 134 Liam Dennehy SM 21.34
29 55 Tom Scanlon M40 21.4
30 49 John Guerin M40 21.55
31 116 Suzanne Neilan W40 21.56
32 11 James Healy M50 22.04
33 129 Mary Finn W50 22.18
34 130 Marie Mc Kenna W40 22.19
35 31 Damien Kelly SM 22.34
36 111 Liz Heaslip SW 22.37
37 35 JJ O’Connell SM 23.01
38 135 Mary Barrett SW 23.02
39 159 Donie Kelliher SM 23.42
40 138 Sean Leahy M50 24.02
41 141 Janette Rahilly SW 24.31
42 126 Siobhán Falvey W40 24.57
43 22 Marie Farrell SW 24.58
44 20 Tony Casey SM 24.59
45 18 Jim Langan M70 25.1
46 146 Dermot O’Sullivan M60 25.17
47 58 Laura Mahoney G16 25.2
48 21 Leanne Mc Carthy SW 25.22
49 50 Ann O’Riordan Murphy W40 25.3
50 54 Eileen O’Connell W50 25.44
51 43 Una Flynn SW 25.45
52 121 Catherine Mc Carthy W50 25.58
53 156 Neilus Flynn M40 26.01
54 53 Helena Shanahan W50 26.1
55 34 Pauline Walsh SW 26.22
56 42 Tara Wheatcioft SW 26.22
57 44 Noel Wheatcroft M40 26.27
58 5 Richard Steele M40 26.29
59 7 Mag O Callaghan W40 26.41
60 40 Noel Lane M50 26.51
61 12 Laura Fitzgerald SW 27.03
62 137 JP Curtin SM 27.14
63 106 Ita Prendiville SW 27.21
64 57 Bridget O’Connell W40 27.24
65 123 Tim O’Connell SM 27.37
66 60 Emer Nelligan SW 27.46
67 16 John Kelly SM 27.51
68 38 Pat Mc Carthy M50 27.54
69 119 Catherine Wharton W40
70 147 Marie Hickey W40 28.18
71 51 Catherine Conroy SW 28.18
72 30 Anne Moynihan W40 28.25
73 115 Mary Donnelly W40 28.26
74 14 Eileen O Sullivan SW 28.27
75 1 Liam Bell M50 28.28
76 118 Sean Houlihan SM 28.5
77 41 Liz Lane W40 29.12
78 47 Maureen Culhane SW 29.24
79 13 Selina O Grady SW 29.24
80 144 A Dillane M60 29.28
81 160 Denis Reen M50 29.37
82 3 Danny o Shea M40 29.4
83 45 Chilla Vamossy SW 29.42
84 148 Cyril Browne SM 29.59
85 17 Maurice Fitzgerald M50 30.09
86 131 Eleanor Stack W40 30.14
87 104 Abina Mc Sweeney W40 30.14
88 103 Samantha Riordan SW 30.15
89 25 Tomas Fitzgerald W40 30.23
90 158 Owen Mc Sweeney M50 30.23
91 39 Caroline Walsh W40 30.45
92 48 Yvonne O’Connor W40 30.59
93 4 Martin O sullivan M40 31.04
94 120 Brian Lucid SM 31.04
95 2 Kristine Brosnan W40 31.04
96 145 Claire O’Sullivan SW 31.3
97 153 Ella Murphy G16 31.37
98 154 Hazel Murphy G16 31.37
99 109 Ger Daly SM 32.08
100 157 Cyril Flynn M40 32.42
101 56 Helena O’Connor SW 33.09
102 155 Matt O’Donnell SM 33.09
103 151 Siobhan Mc Crohan 0 33.12
104 139 Mary J Murphy W40 33.51
105 8 Nora O Connor W40 33.51
106 27 Dan Clifford B16 35.18
107 15 Tomás Crowley SM 35.21
108 150 Ciarán O’Brien B16 35.22
109 26 Mary Clifford W40 35.55
110 29 Jessica Moynihan G16 36.19
111 6 Majella Cahill W50 37.59
112 9 Nora Peskett W50 38.57
113 52 David Peskett B16 38.57
114 36 Joan O’Connell W50 39.29
115 59 Eileen Mahony W40 39.53
116 142 Donncha O’Brien B16 42.02
117 46 Danielle Falcon Bridge SW 44.15
118 23 Vicky Mc Carthy SW 44.53

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The Ballymac U-11 team pictured with mentors John Rice and Martin Lowe during their participation in the Firies U-11 Blitz in Farranfore on Saturday.

High Standards of Football at Firies U-11 Tournament

Firies GAA Club pitch in Farranfore was a hive of activity on Saturday with the annual Jerry Foley Memorial Tournament taking place. The Ballymac team was placed in a group with Kilcummin, Legion, Spa and Rathmore.

The standard of football was very high and our lads gave their all in their games. But it was eventual finalists, Kilcummin and Rathmore that progressed.

Many thanks to Firies GAA Club for their invitation and also for the hospitality they provided on the day.

Ballymac Lotto at €4,500

The lotto was held in the Halfway Bar on August 29th for a jackpot of €4,400. Numbers drawn were 12,14,15,18. There was no jackpot winner.

Lucky Dips: 1. Mike Rahilly, Chutehall; 2. Johnny Leen, Kilquane; 3. Joseph Leen, Kilquane;

4. Sheila Browne, Co Clare; 5. Tony Marshall, Ballymac. Sellers Prize : Tom Leen. The lotto now stands at €4,500 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com

Seniors Draw with Scartaglin  Scartaglin 1-10   Ballymac 1-10

Our Senior Team played their final Co. League game of 2016 when they travelled to play Scartaglen on Sunday last.  The home side made better use of their early possession and led by 1 – 4 to 0 – 1 at the end of the first quarter T J Casey being the Ballymac scorer.  We came more into the game for the remainder of the half as both sides added 3 points to their total prior to the half time whistle.  Daniel O Shea 0 – 2 and Vinnie Horan 0 – 1 (F) adding to the Ballymac total to leave the half time score Scartaglen 1 – 7   Ballymac 0 – 4. Ballymac upped the gear in the second half and 3 points from Vinnie Horan 0 – 2 (F) saw the deficit reduce to 3 by the 40th minute.  However, Scart replied with 3 points of their own to extend their lead to 6 points with 10 minutes remaining and our prospects looked bleak.  However, a slip by the Scartaglen goalkeeper which saw him lose possession was capitalised upon by T  J Casey who slotted to the net gave us renewed hope and Ballymac were grateful to Vinnie Horan with three pointed frees in the time remaining to snatch a draw.

Team: P Laide, L. Dunne, M. Leen, D. Madden, G. Horan, C. Reynolds, D Long, M Herlihy, D O Shea, W. Casey. E. Reidy, S. Savage,  J. Scanlon, T. J. Casey, V. Horan, Subs : T Lyons, K. Lyons.

Overall it was a very successful Co. League campaign with the main aim of promotion to Division 3 achieved with a game to spare.  Also the playing of games throughout the summer was a big plus meaning an earlier finish compared to December finish in 2015.

All Ireland Minor Hurling Win

Congratulations to Tomas O’Connor and his Kerry minor hurling team mates on their victory over Meath on Saturday last in Thurles which saw them capture the All Ireland Minor B Hurling title.  Tomas goes in search of more silverware on Sunday next when he lines out with his Crotta team mates in the Co. Minor Hurling Final.

Faoi 14
Ballymac U14 B team played Scataglin/Cordal A in the Castleisland District Final last Sunday the 04th of September. The boys played well on the night but lost by 8 points. A provisional date of the 16th of September has been agreed for the rescheduled Castleisland District A Final between Ballymac A and Currow. Full details of the fixture will be sent out when finalised. Ballymac U14 boys will start their town league campaign with a home fixture against Na Gaeil at 12.00 on Sunday the 11th of September.

Faoi 12
Our U-12 Blue team played Laune Rangers at home in the Central Region last Monday evening. The boys competed well on the evening but were beaten on a score line of 1-16 to 4-16. Our gold team also played Laune Rangers on the same evening and were victorious on a score line of 5-18 to 1-08. The U-12 Castleisland District finals will take place on this Saturday, September 10^th with Castleisland Desmonds being the venue. Ballymac A will play against Knock Brosna. Currow will play against Scartaglin A. Cordal will play against Ballymac B. Castleisland Desmonds will play against Scartaglin B. All Games will take place at 3.30pm. The loser of the Currow v Scartaglin A game will play John Mitchels at a later date.

Faoi 10
The Academy took place last Sunday the 04th of September and we welcomed Na Gaeil to our club for challenge games. We had very enjoyable games on a lovely morning for football. Many thanks to Na Gaeil for travelling to Ballymac for the games. The academy for our U10 panel continues next Sunday morning the 11th of September at the usual time.

Faoi 8
The Academy took place last Sunday the 04th of September for our U8 panel as we welcomed Na Gaeil to our club for challenge games. We had competitive games on the day on what was a lovely morning for football. We would like to extend our thanks to Na Gaeil GAA for travelling for the games. The academy for our U8 panel continues next Sunday morning the 11th of September at the usual time.

Faoi 6
U-6 Academy Boys & Girls had a good outing last Sunday morning and everyone had lots of fun learning their skills. Academy continues next Sunday the 11th of September on the main pitch so come along and bring your water and gum shield.

Cailiní Faoi 14

Ballymac’s blue team Division one NKL v Chorcha Dhuibne
On Friday evening we travelled to Lispole to play our second group game v Chorcha Dhuibne. An early blow to Ballymac was the loss of on form centre back Sinead McKeown three minutes into the game, With Roisin Long our full back missing due to injury the odds were against us from the off. A stiff breeze in the first half made life very difficult and Chorcha Dhuibne made hay scoring 4:10 to a single point from Ballymac. We lost wing back Cathy Palmer to a stomach bug at half time. Disappointed with their lack of scores in the first half the girls soon got to grips with the match but in the end the gap was too far to bridge.  Ballymac’s notched up 1:09 in the second half and acquitted themselves fairly well given all the things they had to deal with, on another day the game could have been a whole lot closer. Scorers for Ballymac Cora Savage 0:3, Lisa Curran 0:03, Mary Ann Fleming 0:01, Ellie McElligott 1:0, Emily O’Donoghue 0:03.
Ballymac Team:  Caroline Hurley, Sophie O’Donoghue, Caoimhe O’Carroll, Cait Rice, Cathy Palmer, Sinead McKeown,Emily O’Brien,Aisling O’Connell,Eve Creedon, Cora Savage, Lisa Curran, Kate O’Connor ,Emily O’Donoghue, Ellie Sugrue, Subs: Aoife Galvin for Sinead McKeown, Holly Geary for Cathy Palmer, Mary Ann Fleming for Cait Rice.

Ballymac U-14 Ladies Gold Team Division 3 North Kerry League.
Our u14 Gold team had their first match on Monday evening .  Opponents were Churchill who are relative newcomers to the ladies ranks. Ballymac played a panel of 90% U13′s which was a welcome boost to those girls who hadn’t seen too much game time up until now due to the large u14 panel overall.  The match was over as a contest by half time. Ballymac took the opportunity to swap around the team and play players out of customary positions. To their credit Churchill had a panel of players who played right to the end. Final score was Ballymac’s 3-12 Churchill 0-06
Scorers: Ellie Sugrue 2:01, Holly Geary 1:01, Maryanne Fleming 0-02,Kate O’Connor 0-02, Emily O’Donoghue 0-04, Jade Riordan 0-01, Sinead McKeown 0-01.
On Sunday 4th we travelled to Kerins O’Rahilly’s for our second game. Playing the Kerins O’ Rahillys A Team was always going to be a tough ask for our young girls.
With the breeze in their favour Kerins O’Rahilly’s got off to a good start and had a commanding lead at half time.
In the second half the Ballymac girls came out of their shells a bit more and threw caution to the wind.
Although winning the game was always going to be a bridge too far, Ballymac, to their credit won a lot of loose 50/50 ball, Ballymac’s first score arrived from Kate O’Connor when she pounced for a goal in the 40th minute. Emily O’Donoghue converted a spot kick shortly after Kate O’Connor being brought down when she was through for a certain goal. In Goals Grainne Galvin gave the performance of the game thwarting the Kerins O’Rahilly attack time after time. Praise goes out to all of the girls who gave their all right to the end. Final score Kerins O’Rahillys 4-9 Ballymac 2-04.

Ballymac Team : Grainne Galvin, Millie Dunne, Sophie O’Donoghue, Christina O’Shea, Laura Dunne, Emily O’Brien, Aoife Galvin, Emily O’Donoghue, Alissa Leen, Mary Ann Fleming, Kate O’Connor, Holly Geary, Katie Enright, Ellie Sugrue & Captain Jade Riordan.

Cailiní Faoi 10

Our U 10 girls team travelled to Abbeydorney where we had 2 excellent games against the local team.  Despite the inclement weather conditions the standard of football by both sides was very high.

Handball: Congrats to Daire and Ashley

Well done to Daire Keane on winning the U-16 Munster quarter final in the 60×30 championship and best of luck to him against Cork this weekend.

Congratulations to Ashley Prendiville on winning the quarter final of the All Ireland Ladies Senior Singles. Ashley defeated Pauline Gallagher  of Mayo on the score:  21-12,  21-18.

Active Retired Tea Dance

Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network will hold a Tea Dance on Sunday September 11th 2016 in Ballymac Community Centre hosted by Ballymac Active Retired starting at 2.30pm. Music, song and craic! Tea will be served.

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Cordal V Asdee – Round 11 Division 5 Senior Football County League

By: Paddy Flynn

God was definitely in control of the weather on Saturday as Cordal experienced all kinds of changes during their final County League match against Asdee. Cordal were determined after a crushing loss against Sneem/Derrynane in Round Ten of the County League.

The sun was out as the game begun but the scores were not as forthcoming. Strong easterly winds gave Cordal the upper hand in this half.

Numerous Wides Kicked

There were numerous wides kicked in the first ten minutes with Cordal missing three goal chances.

T.J O’Connor kicked off the scoring side of the game in the tenth minute with a point for the Cordal. Asdee were now off the mark as well and quickly retaliated with M. Breen scoring a point in the twelfth minute.

Seconds later Philip O’Connor scored a point for Cordal. Asdee scored next with E. Kennedy pointing the way in the 14th minute.

Philip O’Connor was quick again to match and scored two points in the 16th and 17th minutes. Cordal held a strong lead after Michael Flynn scored a great goal in the 18th minute. Asdee fought back though with E. Tydings booting a point over the bar in the 19th minute.

Cordal Kept Control

Cordal kept control in the next few minutes with Jason Cronin scoring a goal in the 22nd minute and Michael Flynn scoring a point a minute later.

E. Tydings scored a point for Asdee in the 26th minute and M. Breen scored another in the 29th minute.

Cordal showed they were in control in the 29th minute when Pa Naughton scored Cordal’s second goal of the game. Philip O’Connor ended the half with a point in the 30th minute. Half time left Cordal with a seven point lead at 2-07 to Asdee’s six points.

The second half was not to bring as good a performance by Cordal. The weather had also taken a turn for the worse and Asdee now had the advantage with winds in their favour.

Cordal only managed to score two further points in the half due to Asdee’s strong defending.

Asdee Redeemed

Kieran O’Donoghue scored for Cordal in the tenth minute and Micheál Cahill scored the last point of the game. Asdee redeemed themselves in the course of the half with D. Keane scoring two early points. M. O’Hanlon, E. Tydings, J. Doran and M. Breen also added to Asdee’s tally.

A goal scored by E. Tydings in the 30th minute equalised the match. J. Doran scored a point in the 31st minute for Asdee giving them the lead but it was Micheál Cahill’s final point of the game with only seconds left that saved Cordal from defeat and the game ended a draw.

Full time left Cordal at 2-09 to Asdee’s 1-12. Well done to both teams on a great match. Cordal will play Currow next as part of the O’Donoghue Cup.

Cordal Team: 1. Sean Óg Ó ‘Ciardubhain; 2. Florence Griffin; 3. Pádraig Brosnan; 4. Billy Cronin;

5. Jack McAuliffe; 6. Micheál Cahill, 0-01; 8. Donal McCarthy; 9. John Brosnan; 10. Kieran O’Donoghue; 11. Philip O’Connor; 12. T.J O’Connor; 13. Jason Cronin; 14. Pa Naughton; 15. Micheál Cahill; Sub: Eamonn John O’Donoghue.

Asdee Team: J. Kelly, E. O’Carroll, M. Collins, C. Carmody, K. Kelly, S. Keane, B. Coughlan, J. Doran, D. Keane, M. Breen, E. Kennedy, M. Walsh, M. O’Hanlon, E. Tydings, M. Tydings.

September Lotto Jackpot at €7,600
The September Lotto has a massive jackpot of €7,600. This is now the largest Lotto jackpot Cordal has had to date. This month’s Lotto will take place at the end of the month at Lyon’s Bar, Scartaglen. Jimmy Roche and Maurice Costello will be over this month’s Lotto. Like always you can get Lotto tickets from our sellers or you can buy tickets at Kearney’s Post Office or at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear. Go to www.cordalgaa.com to buy tickets online. Best of Luck from Cordal GAA!

Match Fixtures

Cordal V Currow: Cordal play Currow in the O’Donoghue Cup on Saturday the 10th at 5pm in Currow Football Field.

Cordal/Scart Minors V Spa: Cordal/Scart Minors will play Spa in the Semi-Final of the East Kerry League on Sunday the 11th of September at 2pm in Spa Football Field.

Commiserations to Cordal/Scart U-16s

Cordal GAA Senior Board would like to say well done to the Cordal/Scart u16 team on a fantastic year of football.

Even though you didn’t win Tuesday’s final against Laune Rangers, you made history to be the first U-16 team from Cordal and Scart to reach an U-16 Division One Final.

You have much to be proud of Cordal/Scart U-16′s and we look forward to another great season of football from you all next year.

Clothes Collection for Cordal GAA

Cordal GAA Club is in the process of collecting any unwanted clothes. We would like to stress that these clothes will be recycled and reused so please donate only clothes that are clean and still wearable. This is a continuous year round collection by the Club and all funds raised will help to improve the Club’s facilities. Donations can be dropped off at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear, Main St. Castleisland and at the Cordal Community Centre.

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Desmonds PRO, Gerdie Murphy. ©

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s senior men’s team travelled to Dingle on Sunday to play their last game in this year’s county league.

Report: Gerdie Murphy

Having secured their place in division 1 of the league this was a good workout for their up coming county intermediate semi final against Kenmare on September 25th.
They went in at half time leading by six points to five with points from: Maurice Hickey, Kieran Brennan,  Luke Lyons, Tomas Lynch and Barry Lynch.
In the second half Dingle upped the pace of the game through their Kerry players, Paul and Mikey Geaney and they took the lead as they also added a goal to their account.
Though Graham O’Connor and Barry Lynch scored two points, Desmonds came out second best in this game on the score of Dingle 1-12  Desmonds 0-9.

No Winner of €5,300 jackpot at Kearney’s Bar
There was no winner of the club’s €5,300 lotto jackpot when it was held in Kearney’s Bar. The numbers drawn were: 1,5,9 and 12. Lucky dip winners were: €30 to Dano Dennehy, Church Street;  €20 winners:  Oliver Daly, Church Street; Tim McCarthy, Martin Curtin, Castleisland and Anne Cotter, Knocknagoshel.
There will be a special boys U-12 blitz at the Desmonds grounds next Saturday featuring district teams and visitings teams from Kildare.
Congrats to Ciaran Breen
Congratulations to Desmonds minor player Ciaran Breen who was part of the success of the Kerry Minor hurling panel that won the All Ireland B Final in Semple Stadium on Saturday last.

The Cordal/Scartaglen U12 panel and their mentors, Mike Flynn, Tom Dennehy and Mary O’Connor celebrate their win in the 2016 Castleisland Co-op Livestock Mart District League Final on Saturday.

Cordal U-12s played the final of the Castleisland Co-op Livestock Mart District League against Ballymacelligott on Saturday, September 10th at Castleisland Desmonds pitch.

The team played well throughout, leading at half-time by the tightest of margins on a score-line of Cordal 2-08 to Ballymacelligott 4-01.

An exciting second-half saw Cordal stay in front and extend their lead.

The final score was a solid win for Cordal on a score-line of 4-14 to Ballymacelligott 5-07.

Well done to the entire panel and their mentors on successful campaign.

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Cordal/Scart put on a fantastic display of football on Sunday as they played Spa in a fight to earn a spot in the Division 2 East Kerry League Final.

By Paddy Flynn

The game took place in Spa pitch and kicked off at 2pm under wet and windy conditions. It was Spa who went on the attack first. This proved successful with a early point scored by Niall McCarthy. Shay Walsh was first out the gate for Cordal/Scart and he scored a point in the first minute.

Spa scored three more points in the next few minutes. David Spillane scored a point in the second minute, followed by a point from Niall McCarthy in the fifth minute and Gary Vaughan scored a point from a 45 soon after.

Fantastic Finesse

Cordal/Scart had enough of Spa holding the lead and in the next few minutes completely took over the game with fantastic finesse.

Jason Cronin began the Cordal/Scart campaign with a motivating goal in the sixth minute. This inspired Eddie Horan to do the same two minutes later and, barely a minute after, Jason Cronin repeated the process scoring his second goal of the game.

If three goals weren’t enough, Kieran Enright made sure to let Spa know what they were up against and scored a forth goal for Cordal/Scart in the tenth minute.

The Spa boys were under fierce pressure now and after a final point scored by Niall McCarthy in the 12th minute they were on the defensive for the rest of the half.

Cordal/Scart spent the rest of the half clocking up more points to maintain their dominating lead.

Fouls by Spa

T.J O’Connor scored a point for Cordal/Scart in the 15th minute. This was followed up by a point from a free scored by Shay Walsh. Fouls by Spa would help Cordal/Scart again and Eddie Horan was next to score a point from a free in the 20th minute. Another free for Shay Walsh led to another point in the 22nd minute and five minutes later Shay would have the ball over the Spa bar again.

Thirty minutes gone, the referee blew the whistle leaving two very contrasting half time scores. Cordal/Scart held a very strong thirteen point lead with 4-06 to Spa’s 0-05. Cordal/Scart came back in the second half ready to face Spa who were going to give everything they had to turn the tables.

Cordal/Scart held firm though and quickly reminded Spa who was in control. T.J O’Connor yet again was first on the ball for Cordal scoring a point in the first minute of the half.

Control of the Game

This was followed by Jason Cronin who scored another point for Cordal/Scart a minute later. Spa would be next to score with Dion Marcus booting a point over the bar in the third minute.

Hugh O’Connor was next to make his mark for Cordal/Scart and scored in the fourth minute. Spa’s David Spillane hit the ball over the bar only two minutes later.

Michael Kearney scored a point next for Spa in the eighth minute. In the ninth minute Eddie Horan scored a point for Cordal/Scart and Spa got their last score of the day when David Spillane scored a point in the 13th minute.

Cordal/Scart maintained control of the game for the rest of the half. Kieran O’Donoghue scored a point in the 21st minute for Cordal/Scart. Jason Cronin scored a point six minutes later. Shay Walsh scored in the 28th minute and Eddie Horan took the final score of the day with a point in the 29th minute.

The Better Team

The referee blew the whistle at the end of the half. Cordal/Scart had proved themselves to be the better team holding a very impressive eighteen point lead with 4-15 to Spa’s 0-09.

Well done to Cordal/Scart despite the harsh conditions and missing players. They completely dominated this game. Cordal/Scart will now play Currow in the Division 2 East Kerry League Final in what will most definitely be an extremely intense and exciting match.

Cordal/Scart Team: 1. Conor Mitchell; 2. Jack Walsh; 3. Jack McAuliffe; 4. Padraig Brosnan; 5. Padraig O’Connor; 6. Josh Kerin; 7. Hugh O’Connor; 8. Kieran O’Donoghue; 9. Sean Horan; 10. T.J O’Connor; 11. Eddie Horan; 12. Sean Walsh; 13. Jason Cronin; 14. Kieran Enright; 15. Shay Walsh. Referee: Brian Hickey

September Lotto Jackpot Worth €7,600

The September Lotto has a massive jackpot of €7,600. This is now the largest Lotto jackpot Cordal has had to date.

This month’s Lotto will take place at the end of the month at Lyons’ Bar, Scartaglin.

Jimmy Roche and Maurice Costello are over this month’s Lotto. As always you can get Lotto tickets from our sellers or you can buy tickets at Kearney’s Post Office or at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear. Go to www.cordalgaa.com to buy tickets online. Best of Luck from Cordal GAA!

Fixtures  Cordal will now play Currow this Saturday, September 17^th. at 3pm in Currow as part of the O’Donoghue Cup competition.

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