KERINS O’RAHILLYS
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP:
St Brendans, comprising ourselves, Austin Stacks, John Mitchels, St Pats, Ardfert and Churchill proved too strong for a resolute South Kerry side in the opening round of the county senior football championship.
St Brendans controlled the game and ran out worthy winners on a final score line of 1-16 to 0-13.
The draw for the next round sees St Brendans travel to St Kierans, awaiting venue and date, next weekend.
MCELLIGOTT CUP
We made our exit from the Barrett Cup in Castleisland on Sunday when a last quarter capitulation saw Desmonds hit 1-06 without reply to run out convincing winners by 6 points, 1-17 to 2-08.
Today’s game signalled the end of Seán Collins in a Strand Road jersey for the foreseeable future as he departs for Perth on Tuesday - we would like to wish him a safe journey and every success in pastures new.
MARK FITZGERALD
Mark announced on Friday last that he was stepping down as Clare senior bainisteoir to take up a position with Tomás O’Sé on the Kerry U20 team. We wish Mark all the best for 2025.
CLUBZAP:
ClubZap is where you will find all the latest news, results and fixtures for all areas of the club, male or female, senior to under age. If you have not downloaded the app to your phone go to the App Store, download the app and input Kerins O’Rahillys as your chosen club - from here you will be able to play our lotto online, scan the latest news and keep in touch with all that’s happening.
LOTTO:
Our club lotto has reached its highest ever jackpot figure now @ €14,000 - whilst the jackpot is the focus at the moment, the weekly sales of tickets are vital to the running costs of the club.
We thank you for your support which is greatly appreciated.
JUVENILE ACADEMY
Juvenile academy continued Sunday morning as usual for all age groups in attendance. It was great to see such high numbers in attendance. Everyone enjoyed a fun filled session with their coaches while learning key skills as well.
U11 Boys: Our U11s made the journey across town to Connolly Park Thursday evening. Well done to both our teams who showed great skill, heart and determination in both games. Thanks to Austin Stacks for having us.
U13 Boys: Our U13 B team came up just a little short Sunday against a very high quality John Mitchels B team in the Central Region Division 7 Final on a score line of 3-14 to 2-08. This wraps up our 2024 season for our B Team, thanks to everyone for their dedication to training and games throughout the year and thank you to their parents and families for their continued support.
Our U13 A team has a Town League Division 2 final next Sunday 22nd v Ardfert A and a Central Region Division 2 Final the following Sunday 29th September.
LADIES
U12 Girls: Our u12s made the trip back to Rathmore Wednesday night for their last county league game. We fell behind in the first quarter but the girls came back out fighting with super work from our midfielders who fed the ball to our forwards and produced some fine finishing making it a very close game. Thanks to Rathmore for having us.
The management team would like to take this opportunity in saying it has been a pleasure to work with some talented young footballers who gave their all week in week out.
U13 Girls: Our u13 girls played out a closely-fought and highly entertaining County Championship tie away to Rathmore on Sunday. Hard luck girls - but we are proud of every one of you for a great day’s performance, despite the result. Final score Rathmore 4-6, Kerins O’Rahillys 3-8
U14 Girls:Our Kerins O’Rahillys U14 team played Annascaul/ Castlegregory in the North Kerry League in Ballyrickard Thursday evening. We were neck and neck with the West Kerry girls for much of the first half, but the superior scoring power of the visitors saw them win. We extend our best wishes to Niamh Lynch for a speedy recovery, and hope to have Taylor Kate Leane back in the blue jersey before too long. Well done to all our players for fighting right up to the final whistle. Our next game is against Na Gaeil.
U15 Girls: We are away to Cromane in the U15s Championship Quarter Final; throw in is at 6.30pm in Glenbeigh. All support is welcome.
U16 Girls: Well done to our U16 Girls who were at home in the North Kerry Final v Listowel Emmets Wednesday Evening. Fiadh McCarthy was the captain for the game. It was a very challenging game with both teams hungry for the win. After a tough battle it ended in a draw, 3-5 to 2-8. Replay details to follow.
They also celebrated Aoifes birthday at Training on Tuesday evening. Happy Birthday Aoife.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our deepest sympathies to Shirley Doody and family on the death of her mother Elizabeth Kelliher - ar dheis go raibh a hanam.