GAA NEWS 1ST JUNE 2015

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HURLING CLUB NEWS:  KERRY HURLERS – Congratulations to the Kerry hurlers on their win over Kildare which sees them through to another Christy Ring Final this Saturday in Croke Park at 5.30pm against Derry.  Best of luck to everyone involved and especially Daniel, Dougie, Adrian and Big Jim on the day.  Safe trip to all the supporters who will travel on the day to support the team.

RESULTS – Division 2 Co League.  Kilmoyley had a good win over St Brendan’s last Wednesday evening on a score of 1-17 to 0-08.

U11 played there last game in the NK Championship and were defeated by Ballyduff.  The team put in a great second half and can be very proud of their efforts.

U8 BLITZ:  County Coaching Officer Maurice Leahy organised a very successful U8 hurling blitz in Kilmoyley.  The first blitz took place on Monday 25th with two others on 1st and 8th June.  Nine clubs attended on the first night with sixteen teams and eight pitches used with all teams playing at the same time.  There was a great buzz and excitement as all the teams were playing for enjoyment as it was some of the under 8’s first hurling game.  Thanks to everyone who helped out on the night and to the Kilmoyley U16 players who did a great job refeering the games.

FIXTURES:  Division 2 Co League Kilmoyley V Abbeydorney in Abbeydorney on this Wednesday evening at 7.30.

CLIMB CARRAUNTOOHIL:  Sponsorship cards still available for the Climb.  Saturday 20th June.  Get your cards from John Nolan 087-9812676.  Suitable for anyone over 16 years.  Climb will be led by two members of Kerry Mountain Rescue.  Take on the challenge and help the club while doing so please.

POC FADA – The County championship POC FADA competition took place last Sunday in Ballyheigue Mountain.  Kilmoyley were represented by Aidan McCabe at senior level and Sean Regan at U16 level.

GET WELL WISHES – Kilmoyley Hurling club would like to wish a speedy recovery to our club secretary John Nolan. 

  

 

LOCAL NEWS 1ST JUNE 2015

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COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO:  The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 25th May were 1,3,8,23.  Numbers were drawn by Gene Griffin.  Two €50 winners were Eilish Diggins, Ballinorig and James Flaherty, Ardrahan.  Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

 EXAMS:  Best of luck to all the students from Kilmoyley who are beginning their Junior and Leaving Certificate exams this week. 

 IMPORTANT MEETING RE RIGHTS OF WAY:  An important public meeting will be held in the Boat House in Banna on Monday June 8th at 9pm.  This meeting is in regard to the challenges to the public rights of way in Banna and Akeragh.  We are asking all those interested to please attend the meeting. 

 INVITATION FROM TTK: Tidy Towns Kilmoyley would like to invite young and not so young of the parish to the official opening of our newest establishment at Lerrig Lough ‘The Kilmoyley Insect Inn’. Looking forward to seeing you all at 3pm on Friday 12th June.

 KILMOYLEY NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS:  Building Safety Competition – Congratulations to Maeve Horan, a pupil in First Class, Kilmoyley who is one of four winners from the Tralee Education Centre, in the Health and Safety Authority Building Safety Competition.  Maeve, along with the other successful entrants has been invited to attend a workshop in Limerick where the children will collaborate alongside a professional artist and writer to create original artwork and writing for a new book entitled “Building Safety.”   Best of luck to Maeve and her family as they travel to Limerick to participate in this exciting project.  Most Improved Player Award – Well done to Mikey Corridon who was presented with the “Most Improved Player Award” by Ardfert Football Club, recently.  Mikey not only displayed a wide range of skills (soloing, kicking the ball over the bar with right and left leg, hand passing) but also a steely determination that will see him grow into a skilful, athletic and determined footballer and Kilmoyley hurler in the future.

 SYMPATHY:  Sympathy is extended to Mary Dineen, Ballinvoher on the death of her mother Bridie Hussey of Tiduff, Ballyheigue who died recently.  May she rest in peace. 

 IRISH WATER SAFETY:  Swimming classes in Ballyheigue July 13–17, and water safety course at Meenogahane Pier, Causeway July 20—25.  Enquiries to 087-7730320.

 WALKING GROUP:  This coming Sunday the 7th June there is a change to original program, instead
the group will do the first leg of the Dingle Way starting at Annagh.  It is a three hour return
of track.   Please have boots and sticks as wet in places and stoney also don’t forget the packed lunch.  Meet at Tochar car park 9.30am.  Wednesday morning outings meet Church car park 9am.

 

Club News 25 May 2015

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KILMOYLEY HURLING CLUB NEWS:  RESULTS Senior NK league Kilmoyley 0-14 V Causeway 0-11.  Played in Kilmoyley on Thursday evening there was very little between the two teams.  3pts separating them at half time and full time. Kilmoyley team Aidan McCabe, John Godley, Sean Dowling, Seanie Murnane, Florence McCarthy, James McCarthy, Tom Murnane(4pts 3f), Jordan Brick(1pt), Conor Fitzell, Ian Brick(1pt), Kieran Regan(2pts), Tommy Maunsell(2pts), Maurice O Connor(1pt), Sean Maunsell(3pts 1f), Sean Godley, sub used Luke Fitzell.

U14 Co league semi-final.  Commiserations to our U14 team who were defeated by Crotta on Saturday evening.  Putting in a great effort it wasn’t to be.  Score Kilmoyley 1-08, Crotta 5-12.

FIXTURES – Div 2 Credit Union hurling league Kilmoyley V St Brendan’s on this Wednesday evening in Kilmoyley at 7.30pm.

U11 NK Championship Rearranged game Kilmoyley V Ballyduff Friday 29th.  Details to be sent out by txt.

U8 BLITZ will continue on Monday the 1st June and 8th June from 6pm to 7.15 in Kilmoyley. 

CLIMB CARRANUTOOHIL.  Sponsorship cards still available from John Nolan (0879812676) to take on the challenge of climbing this great peak on Saturday the 20th June.  Suitable for anyone over 16. Male/Female, Players, members and non-members.

KERRY HURLERS – Best of luck to the Kerry hurlers and mentors as they play Kildare in the semi-final of the Christy Ring cup in Newbridge on Saturday next.

 

CILLARD CAMOGIE CLUB: Cillard Camogie Club had a very successful ‘Night at the Movies’ and Bucket Collection recently.  A big thank you goes out to all who contributed and those who worked so hard to make both events a success. ALL funds are going towards the upcoming U14 Feile na nGael trip.   Our final fundraiser will be a Pub Quiz at McElligott’s bar Ardfert on June 13th at 9.30pm. Please come along and bring your friends. Spot prizes and donations may be given to any  Committee member.

U14 League match on Mon 18th May Cillard v Tralee Parnell’s was cancelled due to inclement weather.

We done to the U12 team and their mentors  who won both their League matches on Fri. 22nd May.

Orders are now being taken for Cillard Hoodies. Any queries please contact Diane Jeffers 087 2747449.

Local news 25 May 2015

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COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO:  The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 18th May were 3,4,10,12.  There was no jackpot winner of €5,400.  Two €50 winners were Claire Savage, Lerrig and Margaret Corridon, Ballinprior.  Numbers were drawn by Joe Walsh.  Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

 

SIAMSA TIRE:  Auditions for young people aged 7-12 will take place on Saturday 13th June from 10 to 2pm.  Audition by appointment only telephone 7123055.

 

SYMPATHY:  Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Mary Foley (nee O’Sullivan) of Ballinclogher, Lixnaw and late of Lerrig who died during the week.

 

GOLF SOCIETY:  The local golf society had an outing to Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday last and the results are as follows – 1st  Brendan Godley.  2nd  John Nolan.  3rd Michael Meehan jnr.  Section B Chris Horan.  Longest drive Eddie Flaherty.  Nearest to the pin Eddie Flaherty.  Thanks to Kirbys Bar Ardfert for sponsoring the event.

 

KILMOYLEY NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS:  Our World Irish Aid Awards – Congratulations to Megan Moloney, Ellen Cooke, Jessica O’ Sullivan, Shannon Sheehan and Kellie Meehan who represented Scoil Naomh Eirc, in the Our World Irish Aid Awards competition 2015.  The girls finished in the top fifteen in their region and travelled to Mary Immaculate College of Education, Limerick, on Wednesday 20th May where they were presented with their Irish Aid Awards plaque.  The aim of the Awards is to raise awareness among Irish pupils of the lives of children and their families in developing countries.  The children did this by exploring the 8 Millennium Development Goals and the work of Irish Aid.

 

CAMOGIE:  Congratulations to Jessica Fitzell who was selected to be one of four Kerry representatives on the Munster panel in the Gael Linn Inter provincial junior camogie championship which was played in Portlaoise recently.  Jessica is an outstanding and talented player and will always be one to watch. 

 

TIDY TOWNS KILMOYLEY PLANTING SPREE: Kilmoyley should be in full bloom shortly as teams of TTK volunteers went on a “planting spree” at the weekend.  The colour scheme for this year is red and yellow.  Hopefully the floral displays in Kilmoyley will be the best ever this year.  Potting, planting, digging and sowing is strenuous work but the fresh scones generously supplied by John Fitzgerald made it all worthwhile.  Many thanks to Pádraig Regan for offering the use of his poly tunnel.  The judging of the National Supervalu Tidy Towns competition takes place in June and is carried out in complete secret. Results are then sent to all entrants in September. Kilmoyley Tidy Towns are seeking new volunteers all the time. Everyone is welcome to join us.  Dont forget to get planting your own garden, window boxes, floral displays, competition organised by TTK and judged by Liscahane Nursery and Garden Centre.

GAA news 18th May 2015

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KILMOYLEY GAA NEWS:  CLIMB CARRANUTOOHIL.  The club have organised a sponsored climb of Carrauntoohil on June 20th.  Carrauntoohil is the highest peak in Ireland.  It is 1,038 metres high and is the central peak of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who has already climbed or would like to take on the challenge and will be led by two climbers from the Kerry Mountain Rescue.  Please contact John Nolan(0879812676) for sponsorhsip cards and while doing the climb you will also be helping out your local GAA club. This event is for 16 years and over.

SYMPATHY – The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family of John O Connor, Kilcooley who died during the week.  John played junior hurling with Ballinorig in his day. But, it was his generosity in providing a field to the club for training and games which was very welcome and appreciated until Kilmoyley purchased the present sports field.  He loved to see the young lads training after milking his cows and had a great interest in the game right up to his death.  Club members and neighbours formed a Guard of Honour at his funeral on Sunday.  May he rest in peace.

RESULTS –  NK Division 2 League Kilmoyley 2-09 V Causeway 3-10.

FIXTURES – NK Senior League Kilmoyley V Causeway on this Thursday at 7.30 in Kilmoyley.

U11 – NK Championship Kilmoyley v Ballyduff in Ballyduff on Friday evening.  Txt will be sent out re time.

U8 HURLING BLITZES – Our hurlers of the future will be in action over the next three weeks.  These little boys and girls put great effort into their games and everyone enjoys watching them in action in non-competitive games in a fun environment.  All blitzes will take place in Kilmoyley sportsfield with planned dates as follows –  Monday 25th May, Monday 1st June and Monday 8th June.  Starting at 6pm and finishing at 7.15.  Co-ordinator Maurice Leahy Kerry coaching officer.

FOOTBALL – Well done to the Ardfert Minor football team who won the Div 4 league final V St Senan’s on Friday evening last in Ballyduff.  Final score Ardfert 2-08, St Senan’s 0-10.  Congratulations to the Kilmoyley players Kieran Regan who captained the side and Sean Curran, Kieran McCarthy, Maurice O Connor, Richard Flaherty, David McCarthy.  Congrats also to Maurice Fitzgerald selector with Brendan O Riordan and Brendan Courtney Manager.