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Weekly Kerry GAA Scene
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Co. PRO Willie O'Connor
27th July 2006
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TIME TO SHOW YOUR COLOURS... Kerry play Longford in the Round 4 Qualifier of the Bank Of Ireland Football Championship at 3.30 p.m. on this Saturday afternoon July 29th at Fitzgerald Stadium. The throw in time was brought forward following a request from Longford. The Kerry Minors All-Ireland quarterfinal against Mayo and the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship Final between Kerry and Roscommon will be played as a double bill on this Sunday July 30th at Cusack Park, Ennis. The Minor Quarterfinal is at 2.00 p.m. and the Junior All-Ireland Final is at 3.30 p.m. SUPPORT OUR TEAMS There has been much discussion following the poor turn out of Kerry supporters at the Munster Final replay. The Kerry players and management certainly deserve more from the people of Kerry. 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. The colourful support given to other county teams is sadly missing in Kerry this year. Let’s take our cue from the colourful displays of the Dublin and Cork supporters at their recent championship games. Flags, banners and bunting should be seen in profusion throughout the county this week, especially in the areas where our players live and work. The Kerry Junior and Minor teams are in action on Sunday and let’s also show the players on these teams that we appreciate their efforts and be in Ennis to support them as well. This weekend is crucial for our teams; so let them know that they have our support by cheering them on in Killarney on Saturday and at Ennis on Sunday. The importance and significance of good wholehearted and loud support was never more evident than it was when the Munster Rugby team won the Heineken Cup in Cardif last April. Don’t be shy to show your colours, the Kerry colours, display them in every town, village, garden and flagpole throughout the county this week and in Killarney on Saturday and Ennis on Saturday. Our Kerry teams 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. ADMISSION PRICES ON SATURDAY It is not an all-ticket game and seats in the stand will be on a first come first served basis. No tickets will be issued in advance. Cash will be taken at the turnstiles. Admission for adults is €25 to the stand and €15 to the Terrace. Concessions for OAP’s and Students to the stand is €15 on production of a current and valid identification. Under 16’s will be admitted free of charge to the stand and terrace. SUPPORTERS CLUB BUS The Kerry Supporters Club are organising a bus to Ennis for Sunday’s All-Ireland Junior Final and All-Ireland Minor Quarterfinal. Seats must be booked before Thursday.
The departure times on Sunday are 9.00 a.m. from Killarney, 9.30 a.m. from Tralee and 10.00 a.m. from The Square, Listowel. CHRISTY RING CUP The Kerry Senior Hurling team easily defeated Roscommon in the relegation playoff of the Christy Ring Cup at Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday last. This result must come as a relief to all GAA people in the county. Winning the Christy Ring Cup is within our capability and is a competition we should do our utmost to win. We need to give the young players who are being coached in the skills of this wonderful game in our schools, clubs and Summer Camps something to aim for and heroes to look up to. Our championship campaign this year was disappointing. At least after winning last Saturday’s playoff we are in the Christy Ring Cup again in 2007. One only has to reflect on the joy and emotion of the Carlow players and supporters last Saturday when they defeated Down to qualify for the Christy Ring Cup Final. Just imagine the promotional value and much needed boost it would give if Kerry had qualified for the final. The people who work so hard to promote hurling in the county, especially in the clubs and in the areas where coaches are introducing hurling for the first time need this promotional asset. A successful Kerry Senior Hurling team will give our young players role models to look up to. We can ill afford to let such a promotional opportunity pass us by year in year out. Under age players who are being introduced to hurling need to be challenged with the desire and ambition to represent their county from under 14 right up to senior. The coaching structures are in place. They are grant aided by Munster Council, Central Council and the Irish Sports Council. A positive return from this investment is within our scope. It can’t be that difficult for everybody involved in hurling to row in the same direction for the future well being of hurling in the county. UNDER 16 & MINOR INTERCOUNTY HURLING The rescheduled Final of the All-Ireland Minor “B” Hurling Championship and the quarterfinal of the Under 16 “B” All-Ireland Championship, both games against Westmeath are arranged for this Sunday at Claughaun, Limerick. The Under 16 game is at 2.00 p.m. and the minor final is at 3.30 p.m. The games, which were due to be played last Saturday, were postponed because of the tragic death of a member of the Westmeath team in a drowning tragedy. We offer our sincere sympathy to his heartbroken parents and family on their tragic loss. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS In the Castleisland Co-Op Mart Junior Championship Renard defeated Firies last Sunday to qualify for the semi-finals. In the Novice Championship quarterfinals Na Gaeil will be defeated Scartaglin and Listry defeated Derrynane. In the Novice Shield Asdee defeated Knockanure. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP East Kerry and Kerins O’Rahillys are through to the semi-finals of the Keane’s Super Valu County Minor Football Championship after their respective quarterfinal victories last week over Shannon Rangers and Mid Kerry. The two remaining quarterfinals West Kerry v South Kerry and Austin Stacks v Dr. Crokes were not arranged at the time of writing. In the Minor Shield the quarterfinal between Rathmore and Laune Rangers will be played on this Thursday at 7.30 p.m. at Rathmore. Extra time will be played if necessary. The winners will meet Feale Rangers in the semi-final. In the other semi-final St. Kieran’s will meet St. Brendan’s. The semi-final fixtures have not been arranged. COUNTY HURLING LEAGUES Round 7, the concluding round of the Division 3 Credit Union County Junior Hurling League is on 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 are being played in the Division 1 league during this weekend. JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUES Some back games in Divisions 1 of the Credit Union County Junior Football Leagues will be played at 7.30 p.m. on this Friday July 28th as well as finals and semi-finals in the other divisions. The Division 2 Final between St. Mary’s and Spa will be played at Cromane. Ardfert play Ballymacelligott in the Division 3 Final at Connolly Park. In the Division 4 semi-finals Churchill play Ballyduff at Mountcoal and Beale play Moyvane at Listowel. Renard play the winners of Waterville and Valentia (played on Tuesday) at Cahersiveen and in the Division 6 Final Duagh play Fossa at Castleisland. Results should be phoned in to the County PRO (066) 71 24754 or faxed to (066) 71 81040 immediately after the game finishes. JUNIOR CUPS Draws for Junior Cups, Molyneaux Cup, Barrett Cup, McElligott Cup and Cahill Cup will take place this weekend. All teams who played in county junior leagues will be included in draw. Clubs secretaries are asked to confirm their team’s participation by contacting the County Board Office before 5.00 p.m. on this Friday July 28th. Teams that did not play in the Junior Leagues but would like to play in the Cup competitions should also confirm their participation Office before 5.00 p.m. on this Friday July 28th. HURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS The dates for the quarterfinals of the AIB County Senior Hurling Championship were decided at the meeting held last week with the hurling clubs, The draws for the Intermediate and Minor County Championships were also made. In the Senior County Championship Ballyheigue will play Causeway on Friday August 11th at 7.30 p.m. On Saturday August 12 there is a double header starting at 6.00 p.m. with Crotta O’Neills v Kilmoyley, followed at 7.30 p.m. by St. Brendan’s v Abbeydorney. On Sunday August 13th Lixnaw play Ballyduff at 7.00 p.m. All games will be played at Austin Stack Park, Tralee. Dr, Crokes have a bye into the semi-finals of the Intermediate Championship. On Monday August 14th Kilgarvan are at home to Kenmare and on Tuesday August 15th St. Brendan’s are at home to Lady’s Walk and Kilmoyley host Causeway. All games are at 7.00 p.m. with extra time if necessary. The draws for the Junior and Novice Championships were deferred until after the first round of the Intermediate is played. Lixnaw are at home to St. Brendan’s in the quarterfinals of the County Minor Hurling Championship, in the other quarterfinals Ballyheigue host Crotta O’Neills, Kenmare are at home to Kilmoyley and Abbeydorney host Causeway. In the “B” Championship the quarterfinal losing teams will be joined by Ballyduff in the draw for this 13 a side championship. The dates for the fixtures were deferred until after the County Minor and Under 16 teams are finished their championships. CÚL CAMPS From Monday July 31st to Friday August 4th next week the 2006 VHI Cúl Camps continue with the football camps at Castlegregory, Farranfore, Tarbert and Portmagee while the hurling/camogie venues are Dr. Crokes and Killorglin. 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 Jerseys from Week 3 of the VHI Cúl Camps. The first named from each venue is the Player of the Week and the second names won a signed Kerry Jersey. Causeway Football - Sara Murphy, Sean Browne, Dingle Football - Michael Kavanagh, Patrick O’Connor, Cahersiveen Football - Conor O’Shea, Emma O’Shea, Rathmore Football - Niamh O’Connor, Michael O’Leary, Abbeydorney Hurling - Tomás McElligott, Suzie Rice, Tralee Hurling - Michael Culloty, Sean Dowling. . : : Back to Top : : : Full list of Articles : :
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