GAA NEWS – SYMPATHY
Kilmoyley hurling club wish to express its sympathy to the family and relatives of Rev Fr Xavier Lovett who died recently. Fr Xavier was a very loyal and true supporter of Kilmoyley Hurling club. He had an interest in all sports but hurling and football were among his favorites. He was part of the 1953 Kilmoyley team who won their first Minor Hurling Championship by beating Killarney who at the time were seeking their four in a row title.
Also in 1953 Fr Xavier played football with the St Brendan’s District who won the Co championship and he scored 3-01 in this final. He also won the Collins cup by beating Churchill in the final of the St Brendan’s Board and won a senior league football medal in 1955.
Studying for the priesthood in St Kieran’s College he missed the 1958 senior hurling final due to studies. He was then assigned to the diocese of Seattle in Washington and it was five years before he was back to Kilmoyley for a holiday and he played in the Senior hurling final where he held the position of wing forward and won his one and only Co final medal by beating Lixnaw. He played alongside his brother Declan and the late Sean (RIP).
Fr Xavier returned to Seattle where he remained until his death but holidays home to Kilmoyley were a great occasion and for as long as he could he always went to the hurling games and championship games and enjoyed watching the players train at the hurling field. He also visited the local national school on many occasions and spoke to the children about their interest in hurling. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and a true gentleman. May the green sod of Kilmoyley rest lightly on his gentle soul.
RESULTS U14
Co League Kilmoyley 4-11 V Crotta 3-10.
U12 Co League Kilmoyley 3-03 V Kilgarvan 2-04.
U16 Co League Kilmoyley 5-07 V Ballyheigue 3-04.
KERRY HURLERS
Great win for the Kerry hurlers on defeating Westmeath in the final of the Div 2A league. Congrats to Dougie Fitzell, Daniel Collins and Adrian Royle and all the team on a great display and of course Seamus Regan who looks after the kits. Best of luck next weekend when they take on Antrim in play off.
FIXTURES
U12 play Kenmare in Kenmare on Friday at 7pm.
U16 V Lixnaw in Lixnaw on Thursday the 9th at 7pm.
LONG PUCK COMPETITION
The very successful Long Puck competition will take place again this year. The winning team will receive the Patie O Hara trophy and the competiton will take place on Bank holiday weekend May 3rd. This year the puck will take the longer route which is about 3 miles.
MEMBERSHIP
Thanks to everyone who has taken out membership of the club. This is one of our main sources of income and we greatly appreciate it as the cost of running a club is very expensive. Any person that would still like to become a member and support the club please contact Paddy at 087 2494381 or John at 087-9812676. The draw for the weekend away for social members will take place on Bank holiday weekend May 3rd at Long puck prize giving.