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Weekly Kerry GAA Scene
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Co. PRO Willie O'Connor
06th July 2006
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A KERRY V CORK FINAL IN KILLARNEY IS SOMETHING SPECIAL... What more does the football enthusiast need in the Bank Of Ireland Munster Football Final in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney only to have these two great rivals Kerry and Cork pitted against one another. The Kerry Minors play Tipperary at 2.00 p.m. in the ESB Munster Minor Football Final and this also promises to be a thrilling encounter. The seniors are putting their Munster title on the line against The Rebel County at 4.00 p.m. It’s Munster Football Final weekend and what a weekend it promises to be. Everything is in place for one of the great events in the year’s sporting calendar and with The Artane Band providing the music it promises to be an even greater sporting spectacle. This year’s football championship has had few notable games or performances that would be considered worthy of an All-Ireland title. Many regard Dublin’s performance against Laois in the Leinster semi-final as one of the better team displays this year. The performances by Kerry and Cork in the earlier rounds of the Munster Championship were not in any way inspirational. Let’s hope that they have kept their best performances for Sunday’s final. The Munster Final games between the counties have seldom disappointed and as the build up and atmosphere around Killarney begins with the traditional early arrival of many Cork supporters on Friday night and Saturday it should be a great weekend event culminating in a good hard fought Munster Final between Kerry and Cork. The counties met twice in last year’s championship, the Munster Final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the All-Ireland Semi-final at Croke Park. They have met in the league earlier this year but it is the championship encounters that thrill the hearts of players and supporters alike adding a special significance and special atmosphere to this most awaited of championship encounters. At half time in Senior game the Primary School Selections from Kerry and Cork will take centre stage in what promises to be a very big occasion for the young players from the national schools of the two counties. We urge our supporters to come to Fitzgerald Stadium early and give our minors the best Kerry support possible. The sight of the Green and Gold banners and flags on the terraces and in the stands along with plenty of loud vocal support will give our team a great morale boost in what is going to be a very special day for them. They have prepared well and trained hard all year and the least they can expect from the Kerry Supporters is that they come in good time to support them. Kerry and Cork games in Killarney are always very colourful occasions adding an extra special flavour to this wonderful sporting occasion. We had a marvellous display of Kerry colour in past championship campaigns. Let’s hope for more of the same on Sunday next and give the team plenty of loud vocal support as well. That colourful display of support gives the team a great lift and contributes in some way to lifting the team’s performance in their games. The supporters of the Cork and Tipperary hurling teams added greatly to the atmosphere in this year’s Munster Hurling Final in Thurles and with these two county supporters coming to Killarney on Sunday to support their teams in the senior and minor finals we must match and even surpass their colourful displays with our own Green and Gold. Our team deserves our support after all those hard hours of training and preparation during the winter, the personal sacrifices they have made and their determination to do their very best to bring championship honours to Kerry again this year. We wish our Senior and Minor teams the best of luck on Sunday. TERRACE TICKETS A limited number of Terrace Tickets €20 are available to buy on line from the National GAA online ticket service, www.gaa.ie MINOR & JUNIOR INTERCOUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Kerry won both games in the double bill at Austin Stack Park last Wednesday night. In the ESB Munster Minor Football Championship Semi-final Kerry defeated Limerick and Tipperary who defeated Cork in the other semi-final are their opponents in the Munster Final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. In the second game of the double bill Kerry were victorious against Cork in the Munster Junior Football Championship Final. The Kerry Juniors play Meath in the All-Ireland Semi-final on this Saturday at 2.30 p.m. at Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow. We urge our supporters to do their utmost to travel to Carlow on Saturday to give the team their support and encouragement. It is a very busy weekend on the intercounty scene for Kerry teams but notwithstanding that our Junior team deserve to be well supported in their bid to reach the All-Ireland Final. CHRISTY RING CUP
The Kerry Senior Hurling team play Mayo on this Saturday July 8th at Austin Stack Park at 3.30 p.m. This is a very important game for the team and a victory is essential if we are to avoid the relegation playoff. We have lost our two games to date in the competition by narrow margins and maybe with a little bit of good fortune and a positive attitude by everybody they will win their game on Saturday. UNDER 16 & MINOR & U21 INTERCOUNTY HURLING The Kerry Under 16 and Minor Hurling teams play Roscommon at Nenagh on this Saturday. The Under 16 game is at 2.00 p.m. and the minor game has a 3.30 p.m. start. Last Saturday in the first round of the All-Ireland “B” Under 16 Hurling Championship Kerry defeated Mayo with an impressive display particularly in the second half. On Wednesday next Kerry play Laois in the Semi-final of the All-Ireland Under 21”B” Hurling Championship at 7.30 p.m. The venue in Limerick was not confirmed at the time of writing. SOUTH KERRY HURLING LEAGUE Kilgarvan are at home to Kilbrin on this Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the South Kerry Hurling League. COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Kerins O’Rahillys are still top of the Division 1 table of the Credit Union County Senior Football League despite their draw with Gneeveguilla in last weekend’s Round 6. Although Laune Rangers lost to Rathmore they are still in second place level on points with Rathmore and Dr. Crokes who had a narrow victory over Listowel Emmets. In Division 2 Dingle beat Skellig Rangers and Annascaul lost to St. Michael’s/Foilmore and the two West Kerry teams are back as joint leaders once again. Waterville’s victory over Sneem had put them just point adrift of the joint leaders. In Division 3 Beale, John Mitchels and Castlegregory are the joint leaders after last weekend’s round. Tarbert are now in joint fourth place with Legion just one pint behind the leading three teams. In Division 5 Ballylongford are still unbeaten at the top of the table but Knocknagoshel’s one point defeat by Fossa and Cordal’s victory against St. Senan’s has reversed their table positions with Cordal now gone into second place ahead of Knocknagoshel. Glenflesk are at home to Valentia in a back game in Division 3 on this Friday at 8.00 p.m. Round 7 is arranged for the weekend of July 30th. AIB & CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The three replays in the AIB County Senior Football Championships, Milltown/Castlemaine v Legion, East Kerry v Laune Rangers and An Ghaeltacht v Dingle will be played on the weekend of July 16th. The next round of games in the Castleisland Co-Op Mart, Intermediate, Junior and Novice Championships will also be played on the same weekend. MINOR & UNDER 21 CO.CHAMPIONSHIPS The first round games in the Keane’s Super Valu County Minor Championship Football Championship will be played on Tuesday next July 11th. Mid Kerry host St. Brendan’s, West Kerry are at home to St. Kieran’s/Castleisland, and Shannon Rangers are at home to Feale Rangers. All games are at 7.30 p.m. and extra time will be played if necessary. Austin Stacks first round game when they host either Rathmore or Kenmare District was not arranged at the time writing. South Kerry, Dr. Crokes, East Kerry and Kerins O’Rahillys have a bye into the quarterfinals. There is one first round of the Under 21 County Football Championship arranged ofr this Thursday at 7.30 p.m. with An Ghaeltacht at home to Dr. Crokes. Results should be phoned in by the home club to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. COUNTY HURLING LEAGUES Round 4 of the Division 3 County Junior Hurling League is on Wednesday July 5th at 8.00 p.m. and continues on successive Wednesdays until the seven rounds are completed. Results should be phoned in to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. The final of Division 2 between Kilgarvan and Kilmoyley will be played on Wednesday July 12that Lewis Road, Killarney at 7.30 p.m. Extra time will be played if necessary. JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUES Round 7 in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 of the Credit Union County Junior Football Leagues will be played at 8.00 p.m. on this Friday July 7th. It has reached the quarterfinal stages in the other divisions. In Division 4 the quarterfinals will be played on this Friday July 7th at 7.30 p.m. with extra time to be played if necessary. The two remaining quarterfinals in Division 5 will also be played with Renard hosting St. Michael’s/Foilmore and Valentia play Glenflesk. Waterville and Dromid Pearses were victorious in the two quarterfinals played last Friday. Results should be phoned in to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. CÚL CAMPS From Monday July 10th to Friday July 14th next week the 2006 VHI Cúl Camps continue with the football camps at Kilcummin, Castleisland, Sneem and Listry while the hurling/camogie venues are Ballyheigue and Dingle. 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. COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETING The July meeting of the County Committee is on Tuesday July 11th at 8.30 p.m. at The Pavilion, Austin Stack Park. NEW YORK NEWS Kerry snatched a last minute victory over Leitrim in what was a pulsating game played in 28 degrees heat at Brooking on Sunday last. The score at full time was 2-8 to 1-9 in favour of Kerry. At half time Leitrim led 1-3 to 0-2 and it looked ominous for the Kerry lads at that stage. In true fashion with the pride of the kingdom at stake the players rose to the challenge. Two goals by Ross Donovan during the closing minutes gave Kerry a thrilling victory. Joan Henchy said afterwards that it was the best ever fight back performed by a Kerry team. Dan Doona scored three points, even though he was closely marked by two opposing players for the full hour. T. Lynch even though selected at corner forward played as an extra defender following the current pattern played by the majority of teams in Ireland. Pa Murphy was outstanding in the second half at wing back and Alan O’Sullivan had a storming second as well. Donovan, Foley, Doona and Donoghue all shone in a great half display. Team: S. Clifford, Laune Rangers, A. Glackin, Mayo, N. Corbett, Firies, Pa Murphy, Glenbeigh, O. Lawlor, Gneeveguilla, C. Cronin, Spa, A. O’Sullivan, Tuosist, D. McSweeney, New York & Kilcummin, C. Fearon, Armagh, M. O’Donoghue 0-1, Spa, R. O’Donovan, 2-2, Spa, D. Foley, 0-3, Firies, D. Doona, 0-3 Beaufort, Tim Lynch, Castlegregory. There were happy and contented smiles on the faces of the supporters as this win gave Kerry three wins in a row in this year’s competition. . SPEIALIST SKILLS PRACTICE The Kerry Coaching and Games Development Committee are organising a Specialist Skills (Free-taking and Goalkeeping) Workshop for players between the ages of 14 and 18on this Saturday 8th July at 12 noon in Austin Stack Park, Tralee (Registration 11.45am). The workshop will involve working with goalkeepers and free-takers on developing their skills and improving their game. The cost of the workshop is €20 per person for players and coaches. The Free-taking workshop will be given by 2004 Kerry captain Dara Ó Cinnéide. Dara will work with the players on all areas of free taking. Qualified goalkeeping coach, Mick O’Shea, will give the goalkeeping workshop. He will work with the players on their technique and has excellent ideas on training methods and training drills. The workshop is open to all players and coaches who wish to expand their knowledge on coaching these skills. CIARRAÍ ABÚ On this Wednesday’s Ciarraí Abú on Radio Kerry for 9.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Michael O’Donoghue, Chairman of the Croke Park Insurance Work Group and Valentia County Committee delegate and will be in studio talking about all types of GAA Insurance including the Players Injury Scheme, GAA Public Liability Insurance and GAA Property Insurance. The Under 16 County League results will also feature as well as a look ahead to the Munster Senior and Minor Finals.
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