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In the second round of the Lee Strand West Kerry Senior League, Dingle had a hard earned win over Castlegregory on Sunday the 2nd of February in Páirc an Ághasaigh on a scoreline of Dingle 0-12 to Castlegregory 1-7. The home side made most of the wind advantage with two early points before Castlegregory scored through Anton Kelliher. Dingle notched up five more points while a point from Shane Hennessey for Castlegregory left it Dingle 0-7 to Castlegregory 0-2 at half time. Dingle scores coming from Brian Devane, Micheál Flannery, Stephen Boland and Brian O’Connell with a point each and Mark Evans kicking three pointed frees.
Dingle got the first score of the second half with a pointed free from the boot of Mark Evans. An opportunist goal from Castlegregorys Brandon Hoare and two points from Anton Kelliher left a point between them. After another Dingle pointed free from Evans and Castlegregory points from Anton Kelliher and Maurice James Fitzgerald the sides were level. Dingle finished the stronger to win by 2 points with Evans kicking one more pointed free and a point from play and Brian O’Connell with one from play. Full time score Dingle 0-12 to Castlegregory 1-7.
Dingle: Joe Sheehy, Gene O’Connor, Tom B Brosnan, Gavin Curran, Paul Devane, Brian Devane (0-1), Micheál Flannery (0-1), Darragh O’Sullivan, Ryan Begley, John Anthony Thomas, Stephen Boland (0-1), Paul Fitzmaurice, Mark Evans (0-7, 6f), Adrian Devane, Brian O’Connell (0-2) Subs: Alan Kennedy for Adrian Devane
An Ghaeltacht maintained their winning ways by defeating Lispole in Gallarus last Sunday the 2nd of February on a scoreline of An Ghaeltacht 1-12 to Lispole 0-3.
An Ghaeltacht: Tomás Mac an tSaoir, Peter Ó Gairbhí, Daithi O Sé, Seán Ó Gairbhí, Séamus Ó Muircheartaigh, Eoin Mac Gearailt (0-1), Cathal Ó Fiannachta, Eoin Mac Gearailt (0-1), Eoin O Cruadhlaoich (0-1), Colm O Muircheartaigh, Conall Ó Cruadhlaoich, Pól Breathnach (0-2), Gearoid Mac Gearailt, Seán Micheál Ó Conchúir (C) (0-6, 3f), Séamus ‘jimmy’ Mac Gearailt, Fir Ionaid: Tony Láiléis (0-1), Caoimhín Ó Muircheartaigh (1-0)
The third round of the Lee Strand West Kerry Senior League takes place this weekend 8th/9th February. In this round Castlegregory are home to Annascaul on Saturday 8th February at 1pm. Dingle are home to Lispole (Day and time to be confirmed).
Kerry Seniors
All in West Kerry GAA would like to say well done and tough luck to Éamonn Fitzmaurice and his Kerry Seniors in their opening game of the Allianz Football League against Dublin last Saturday night 1st February, especially the West Kerry contingent of Mikey Geaney, Paul Geaney & Alan Fitzgerald. They’ll be in action again next Sunday the 9th of February with a home game in Austin Stack Park against Derry at 1.30pm so lets get in their and support this young team. Beir bua agus beannacht!
Corn Uí Mhuirí Quarter Final
Best of luck to Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne who must play Coláiste Chríost Rí once again in the Corn Uí Mhuirí Quarter Final. Following the Munster Colleges ruling Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne will have to do it all again to have a chance to play St Brendan’s (Killarney) in the Corn Uí Mhuirí Semi-final. Beir bua agus beannacht! (Venue, day and time to be confirmed.)
Keel GAA
The West Kerry Board would like to say well done and tough luck to Keel GAA in their All Ireland Junior Club Championship Semi Finals last Saturday 1st of February against Fuerty of Roscommon. The footballers of Keel put on a great display in terrible conditions and the whole county is proud of them. Beidh lá eile agaibh!
Paul Galvin
The West Kerry Board would like to wish Paul Galvin all the best in his retirement. Paul Galvin was never found wanting in a Kerry Jersey and he always gave his all for the Green & Gold. Go raibh maith agat!
Castleisland Mart Club Championships
The Draws for the Castleisland Mart Club Championships were made last week. In the Senior Club Championship Dingle received a bye to Round 2 where they will meet the winners of Austin Stacks and Milltown/Castlemaine in Páirc an Ághasaigh. In the Intermediate Club Championship An Ghaeltacht will play Gneeveguilla away, Castlegregory will play Spa at home and Annascaul will play Glenfesk away. In the Novice Club Championship Lispole will play Kilgarvan at home. All First Round ties are due to be played on the weekend of April 20th.
Gaeltacht Scholarships for 2014
At the January County Committee Meeting details of Gaeltacht Scholarships for 2014 were given. Application forms are available from Cultural Officer Leona Twiss and anybody who is interested can contact your club secretary or the Kerry County Board for more details.
West Kerry Board Meeting
The West Kerry Board has a meeting this week at 8pm on Thursday the 6th of February in Dingle’s Páirc an Ághasaigh. All club delegates are asked to attend.
Dingle GAA Medal Presentation & Get Together 2014
This will be held on Saturday 8th February @ 19.30 in the Dingle Skellig Hotel. Special guest on the night is Oisín McConville. Tickets are €25 and can be purchased in EBS Office Green Street.
Kerry Club Forum
Well done to the Kerry County Board for organising Kerry Club Forum on Saturday the 25th of January. This was a day for Clubs in Kerry to exchange their views, hopes and concerns about the issues affecting them going forward. Key note speaker on the day was Kerry and GAA legend Mick O’Dwyer. In a wide ranging address he stressed the importance that GAA Clubs played in player development both on and off the pitch and how vital a GAA Club is in the development of communities.
Mick O’Dwyer urged all GAA volunteers to continue to strive to improve their players, clubs and communities and this could be done by setting realistic and attainable targets. An important aspect of the game that he felt we were overlooking was unstructured training – young players just playing catch and kick. This he felt would lead to our youngsters enjoying our games even more, dreaming the impossible dream and nurturing unique skills and talents.
Phone Watch Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2014 – 25 bliain a’ fás
On the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of February this year, the 25th Annual Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé takes place. Once again Gaelic Football Teams from all over the world will make the pilgrimage to West Kerry to play our beloved game and share in Páidí’s dream. Make sure to put it in your diary as it is always a highlight of the GAA Year.