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Weekly Kerry GAA Scene
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Co. PRO Willie O'Connor
03rd August 2006
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JUNIORS ON ALL-IRL SUCCESS... Kerry play Armagh in the Bank Of Ireland Football Championship Quarterfinal at 2.00 p.m. on this Saturday afternoon at Croke Park. The game will be followed by the quarterfinal between Cork and Donegal. After our Senior Football team defeated Longford to reach the All-Ireland Quarterfinal last Saturday evening it was just the beginning of a very successful weekend for our intercounty teams. On Sunday the Kerry Junior and Minor Football teams were at Cusack Park, Ennis for the All-Ireland Junior Football Final and the quarterfinal of the ESB All-Ireland Minor Football Championship. Also on Sunday afternoon the Minor and Under 16 Hurling teams were at Claughaun in Limerick. Congratulations to the Kerry Juniors on their All-Ireland Final victory over Roscommon and to the Kerry Minors on beating Mayo to qualify for the All-Ireland Semi-final against Donegal. Our two underage hurling teams also had good victories on Sunday, both games against Westmeath, with the minors winning the All-Ireland Minor “B” Hurling title and the Under 16’s reaching the semi-final of the All-Ireland Under 16 “B” Hurling Championship. TICKETS The office hours at The Pavilion, on this Wednesday August 2nd are from 1.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. for Clubs, Delegates and Ticket Scheme Holders only. They are advised to collect their tickets before 5.30 p.m. Tickets will go on Public Sale from 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. On Thursday August 3rd tickets will be on Public Sale from 1.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Ticket Prices are Stand €35; Hill 16 €20, Family Ticket: Stand Only; Adult €35, Juvenile €5, Student and OAP tickets are €35 for Cusack Stand only - refund of €20 at the gates with valid ID. SUPPORT OUR TEAMS The Kerry players and managements of all our Kerry teams on duty last weekend are very thankful for the support they got from the people of Kerry. They were left in no doubt that the days of lukewarm support for our senior football team in particular were over. The Kerry Juniors and minors had good support at Ennis on Sunday and the players and managers acknowledged that afterwards. This Saturday at Croke Park, the players need to know that the county is behind them and there is only one way to assure them that the county is 100% behind them and that is to turn out in massive numbers on Saturday to give them loud vocal support as soon as they take the field and during the game right up to the full time whistle. We are well aware of the massive following the Armagh players get from their supporters and the Kerry supporters need to match that. Let’s see more flags, banners and bunting throughout the county this week, especially in the areas where our players live and work. On Saturday the players need to see the Green and Gold colours in profusion in the stands and on Hill 16. Get behind our team again this Saturday and it will have a positive effect on the players as it did at Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday last. They need to see and hear you to urge them on to victory. Give them that lift when needed and a cheer when they are going well. SUPPORTERS CLUB BUS The Kerry Supporters Club are organising a bus to Dublin for Saturday’s All-Ireland Quarterfinal. Seats must be booked before Thursday. UNDER 16 & MINOR INTERCOUNTY HURLING Congratulations to the Kerry Minor Hurling team on winning the All-Ireland Minor “B” Hurling Championship title to the Kerry Under 16 Hurling team on reaching the semi-final of the Under 16 “B” All-Ireland Championship, both games were against Westmeath and played as a double bill on Sunday last at Claughaun, Limerick. The quarterfinals of the County Under 21 Football Championship are scheduled for this Thursday at 7.15 p.m. Extra time will be played if necessary. South Kerry play Mid Kerry at Waterville, East Kerry play Shannon Rangers at Glenflesk, St. Kieran’s play Feale Rangers at Ballymacelligott, Mid Kerry and Dr. Crokes are at home to St. Brendan’s at Lewis Road. Results should be phoned in to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The two remaining quarterfinals of the Keane’s Super Valu County Minor Football Championship, West Kerry v South Kerry was due to be played on this Tuesday and on this Friday at 7.15 p.m. Austin Stacks are at home to Dr. Crokes. The semi-finals will be played on Tuesday next August 8th at 7.00 p.m. West Kerry or South Kerry will have a home venue against Kerins O’Rahillys and East Kerry will have home venue against either Austin Stacks or Dr. Crokes. In the Minor Shield semi-final Laune Rangers play St. Brendan’s at Farranfore on this Friday at 7.15 p.m. and the winners meet either Feale Rangers or St. Kieran’s in the final which is provisionally arranged for Tuesday next August 8th at 7.00 p.m. COUNTY HURLING LEAGUES Round 7, the concluding round of the Division 3 Credit Union County Junior Hurling League is on this Wednesday August 2nd at 7.30 p.m. Results should be phoned in to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. Some back games were played in the Division 1 league during last weekend. Ballyduff defeated Causeway and Lixnaw defeated St. Brendan’s. JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUES Some back games in Divisions 1 of the Credit Union County Junior Football Leagues will be played at 7.15 p.m. on this Friday. The Division 4 Final between Ballyduff and Moyvane is being played on this Wednesday at Mountcoal. On Friday last Spa defeated St. Mary’s in the Division 2 Final at Cromane. Ardfert defeated Ballymacelligott in the Division 3 Final after extra time at Connolly Park. In the Division 4 semi-finals Ballyduff defeated Churchill at Mountcoal and Moyvane defeated Beale at Listowel. Waterville defeated Renard in the Division 5 Final at Cahersiveen and in the Division 6 Final Fossa defeated Duagh at Scartaglin. ELIGIBILITY FOR JUNIOR CUPS The first round games in the Junior Cups, Molyneaux Cup, Barrett Cup, McElligott Cup and Cahill Cup will be played on this Friday August 4th at 7.15 p.m. and extra time will be played if necessary. Results should be phoned in to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. A player on the clubs 1st 15 (or 2nd 15 in the case of a 'c' team) cannot play in the Cups. A player who has already this year played (started or come on as a sub) at a higher championship grade is also ineligible to play. Clubs with 'C' teams must field a 'B' team in the Molyneaux Cup. Failure to do so i.e., give a 'walkover' will mean automatic disqualification for that club’s 'C' team in the Barrett Cup. COUNTY LEAGUE The postponed Round 7 games of the Credit Union County Senior Football League will be played on the weekend of August 12th. CÚL CAMPS From Monday August 7th to Friday August11th next week the 2006 VHI Cúl Camps continue with the football camps at Kenmare, Milltown, Glenbeigh and Annascaul while the hurling/camogie venues are Austin Stack Park (2 days) and Cahersiveen. The camps are from 10.00 a.m. in the morning up until 2.30 p.m. in the afternoon. If you have not registered yet but would like to still join the camps then registration will be taken the morning of the camps. The camps will include a wide range of football, hurling and camogie activities, providing children with learning experiences in an environment of fun and enjoyment. All ranges of football and camogie skills will be taught. Children will take part in mini leagues, fun games and a variety of skill-based activities. The following are the Players of Week and winners of the Signed Kerry NEW YORK NEWS In the second game in four days in oppressive heat of 32 degrees Kerry beat Derry 1-11 to 0-9 in the championship. The teams were level after 45 minutes but a good goal by O’Donoghue after a pinpoint pass of 40 metres by Dan Doona put Kerry on the road to victory. Clifford kept a clean sheet in both games and his kick outs were long and well placed. Lawlor, Corbett and Cronin defended stoutly with Breen and O’Sullivan giving their best in the hot temperature. Al six forwards worked tirelessly in tough conditions and kept Kerry in first place for the playoffs. The team was S. Clifford, Laune Rangers, N. Corbett, Firies, A. Glackin, Mayo, Pa Murphy 0-1, Glenbeigh, O. Lawlor, 0-1, Gneeveguilla, C. Cronin, Spa, A. O’Sullivan, Tuosist, D. Breen, 0-2, Beaufort, C. O’Connor, 0-1, Laune Rangers, P. O’Connor, Castlegregory, M.O’Donoghue, 1-1, Spa, R. O’Donovan 0-2, Spa, D. McSweeney, Kilcummin, D. Doona 0-4, Beaufort, C. Fearon, Armagh.
Junior Football League Spa 0-8 St. Mary’s 1-4 Spa’s captain Brian D’Arcy proved to be his side’s saviour when he scored the winning point in the dying minutes of this exhilarating Junior League Final at Cromane on Friday evening last. Indeed it was only appropriate that D’Arcy should be the player to snatch victory as all through the game he really played a captain’s role and for long periods controlled the exchanges from the midfield berth ensuring a good supply to his forward division. While Spa on the basis of their much-improved second half performance deserved victory, full credit must go to a gallant St. Mary’s, who were very much in the game until the final minutes and indeed could be deemed unlucky not to force a draw. Sean Morris opened the scoring with a Spa point. St. Mary’s veteran Seamus Fitzgerald punched over a centre to tie the scoring. In the 12th minute Fitzgerald fastened on a high centre in the goalmouth and placed St. Mary’s midfielder Declan O’Sullivan who found the net from close range. A minute later Sean Cournane sent over a 20 metre free to put the Cahersiveen side into a four-point lead. Sean Casey, Owen Cronin and Damian O’Sullivan scored a point each in quick succession to reduce the Spa’s arrears to a single point. In the 26th minute Spa had an opportunity to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty for a square infringement, but St. Mary’s goalkeeper, Cormac O’Shea saved Sean Casey’s shot to leave his side 1-2 to 0-4 ahead at half time. Spa made some interval changes with Dan Kelly coming in at full back and Brian Devane moving into the attack. Almost from the throw in Owen Cronin tied the scoring with a point from a 20 metre free but Seamus Fitzgerald was quickly on target with a St. Mary’s point from 30 metre free. After Brian D’Arcy and Fitzgerald exchanged points Andrew O’Regan collected a centre from D’Arcy to score a point from 25 metres and tie the scores once again. Spa now had the initiative and with the Cronin brothers Owen and Cormac as well as Paul Russell excellent in defence repulsed a number of St. Mary’s attacks. A draw seemed on the cards until Brian D’Arcy sent the winning point over the bar. Teams & Scorers: Spa – Paul Casey, Robert Cremin, Brian Devane, Cormac Cronin, Paul Kelliher, Owen Cronin 0-2, Brian D’Arcy 0-2, Andrew O’Regan, Donal Cremin, Sean Casey 0-1, Pat Cronin, Shane Fenton, Damian O’Sullivan 0-1, Sean Morris 0-1. Subs; Donal Kelly, Denis Cronin . : : Back to Top : : : Full list of Articles : :
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