Weekly News 22 May 2012

Diarmuid Galvin R.I.P

THE LATE DIARMUID GALVIN
On Easter Monday 9th April ,The Crotta Flags flew at half mast because A true and passionate Crotta Gael had passed away. Yes, Diarmuid Galvin was sadly taken from us at a relatively young age. Although, ill for some time -that incredible faith and hope that he possessed was what sustained him in his darker hours.
An affiable and charismatic individual with a positive attitude ,Diarmuid was gifted with a sharp intellect and was equally at ease discussing farming, politics ,G.A.A., or local affairs. Not only was he regarded as a kind generous and obliging neighbour, but he was also held in the highest esteem by those he encountered throughout his life.
I first met Diarmuid one Summer’s evening when he made his maiden voyage to Sam’s Hurling field on his Honda 50 fresh from College and having just started his job with Kerry Co-op.He was a happy carefree 20 year old, with a beaming smile who was about to go through his initiation with the seasoned Crotta Senior’s. From then on, his contribution to The Crotta club was enormous as player ,trainer ,taxi man and administrator. He spent endless hours working on the club’s behalf and although he realised that this was often a thankless job, it never prevented him from doing his utmost .For 30 Years he immersed himself completely in the affairs of the Club and whatever needed to be done He just set about the job without depending on anyone else. During this time, he served in various capacities including chairman and secretary of the club.
As the Green and red flag fluttered in the Dromakee breeze that sad Monday, it was hard to imagine that 30 years earlier, Diarmuid had been one of the driving forces behind the push to purchase that field and his signature is one of the four on the purchase order in 1981.
Although he did not have any County Championship medals to show for his efforts, for Diarmuid it was the playing of the game ,the camaraderie ,the enjoyment ,and the memories associated with it that were important. This ideal permeated all his life whether it was in hurling, football, indoor soccer, or golf.
To the Crotta juveniles in the 80’s, Diarmuid was an idol .He trained them .joked and bantered with them and ferried to and from games. Deservedly, his efforts were rewarded when they captured the County Juvenile title (U-14) in 1980.
Diarmuid had his own big day in 1979 when, although on the losing side, he relished the experience and excitement of Co. final day .Last October, he had the distinction and pleasure of seeing his son David experienced Co. final day in a green and red jersey. For him that was sufficient reward for what he had given to the G.A.A.
The Crotta club wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to his wife Eileen, his sons Jer and Dave, brothers Kevin, John, Tom, Dan and Pat, his uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends
“Ni bheidh a leitheid ann aris.”

UNDERAGE CLUB HURLING GEAR
Anybody who wants to order Crotta official club hurling gear Jerseys, hoodies etc. please contact Maura O’Connell 087 9049938.

CROTTA COISTE NA NOG NEWS
Crotta U12 team played their final match in County League Division 1 against Ballyheigue in Dromakee recently and recorded their second win in the Competition. Although some players returned from injury, others were missing so we still have not been able to field our strongest team. Crotta played with the wind in the first half and led by six points at half time. Ballyheigue put the home side under pressure in the second half but Crotta rose to the challenge in the second half to win by three points. Crotta 3-06 Ballyheigue 3-03. Scorers Darragh O’Donogue (1-03) James Sheehan(1-02) Ryan McElligott(1-00) Sean Murnane(0-01).Training continues on Monday and Friday evenings from 6.30pm till 7.45pm.
Crotta U14 team played Dr Crokes in Killarney on Saturday evening 19th May in round three of County League Division 1. Crotta won on a scoreline of Crotta 5-13 Dr Crokes 1-06. Goal scorers were Darragh Stack Sean O’Donoghue Adam O’Sullivan Colin Browne and Donal Hunt. It was good to see Sean O’Donoghue return to action after his recent spell out with a broken finger.
COUNTY U14 Feile Crotta beat Lixnaw in the Feile Semi-final by 3-06 to 1-02 but lost to Ardfert 0-06 to 1-09 in the Final in Lixnaw on Monday 7th May. It was a step further than last years semi final but still that first elusive Feile title evades us. Congratulations to Ardfert and we wish them well in Dublin in the National finals. Thanks to the Lixnaw Hurling Club for organising everything on the day.
Great credit to Ciarrai Coiste na nog PRO Seamus Regan, who produced a excellent programme for the Feile semi finals and final, he also done a fantastic job as M.C for the final, a lone piper led the pre match parade and the National Anthem was sung.
Well done to all players and mentors Dominic Nolan, Jerome O’Sullivan, Plunkett McElhatton and Padraig Cronin. The following Players done the Club proud in their efforts: Darragh Behan, Brandon Conway, Padraig Dillon, Padraig Hunt, Darragh Kennelly, Dylan McElligott, Aaron Murnane, Brian O’ Connell, Darragh O’ Donoghue, Adam O’ Sullivan, John Quilter, David Ryan, Darragh Stack, Colin Browne, Sean Cremin, Donal Hunt, Cathal Kennelly, Barry Mahony, Jeaic McKenna, Dominic Nolan, Tomas O’ Connor, Sean O’ Donoghue, Niall O’ Sullivan, Thomas Quinlan and Eamon Shanahan.
Colleges Hurling Congratulations to Tralee CBS on winning the First/Second year Colleges Hurling Title in Caherslee on Friday 18th May. They beat Mounthawk in the Final. Listowel and Causeway also took part in the competition. Crotta was well represented by Dominic Nolan Tomas O’Connor Sean O’Donoghue and Raymond Nolan.
Sympathy Crotta Coiste na nOg would like to express our sincere sympathy to The O’Sullivan Family Crotta Cross and Kilmoyley on the death of Mrs Chris O’Sullivan. Jerome(Son) is a coach/mentor with the Club and grandchildren Adam,Amy and Evan all play hurling/camogie with Crotta.
Our sincere sympathy to the Mahony and Savage families, Garrynagore and Mahony family Ballincrossig on the death of Dan Mahony. May they both Rest In Peace.

UNDER 8s HURLING BLITZ
The Crotta hurling club will participate in the under 8 hurling blitz, this Thursday 24th May, Thursday 31st May and Thursday 7th June at the sports field, Ardfert at 6.30p.m. All North Kerry hurling clubs will be present. Maurice Leahy will co ordinate the games, Training for Crotta U-06,U-08 and U-10 will take place on Wednesday evening 23rd May at 7.00 p.m. at the sports field, Dromakee, Kilflynn.

SYMPATHIES
On behalf of the Community we offer our sincere sympathies to Jerome O’Sullivan, Crotta Cross and his family on the death of his mother Chris O Sullivan, Ardrahan, Ardfert. May She rest in peace.
Also sincere sympathies is extended to Margaret Savage and John O’Manony, Garrynagore and their Families on the death of their father, Dan O’Mahony, Ballincorssig, Causeway, May he rest in peace.
We also offer our sincere sympathies to Pat Mc Grath, Upper Tullig, and his family on the recent death of his brother, John P McGrath, Riverdale, Coolaclarig, Listowel. May he rest in peace.

KILFLYNN OLD GRAVEYARD COLLECTION
The organizers of the Church gate collection in aid of the Old graveyard, in Kilflynn Village, wish to thank the people who supported the collection on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May at Masses in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn. The Money collected amounted to €334.19 and it will be used to pay for fuel for the lawnmowers and Strimmers and General maintenance of the graveyard

CAMOGIE
Hard luck to Megan Weir, Kilflynn and her Kerry Minor Camogie team mates who were defeated by Down in the All Ireland Minor C Championship Final, on Saturday 5th May in Naas GAA, Kildare, on the final score of Down 1-16 to Kerry 0-10. Megan played well at Full forward on the Kerry team. Kerry will learn from this experience, and while hugely disappointed, will be back as 9 of the starting 15 are still U16. Kerry were the only Munster county to contest an All Ireland Final at underage this year.

SCRAP METAL
Due to the fantastic response to the Crotta fundraising “Free Scrap Metal Collection” has been decided to extend it further. You can now avail of this free service. Help clean up your environment, and at no cost to you. What we want: All types of metal i.e. cars, farm machinery, lead acid car/tractor/motorbike batteries etc, galvanise sheeting, gates, barrows, barrels, buckets, cattle troughs, old tanks, scrap electric cables, copper, lead, aluminium, stainless steel, bikes, motorbikes, old trailers, water pumps, electric motors, wheels, solid fuel stoves, cast iron bath’s etc, even the kitchen sink! It is as simple as this. “If it’s metal and you don’t want it, we want it” . Remember if you cannot bring your metal to the collection point, we will gladly collect it from you, just contact any of the following numbers: Johnny Hannon 087 4141641, Paul Sheehan on 087 9249190 or John Quinlan 087 1346859.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer, Eoin Lynch, Tullig, Kilflynn for the weekly Crotta Hurling Club Lotto draw were: 3,17,22 and 27 at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn , on Monday 21st May, with a Jackpot of 7,000. However no one came up with the correct combination of numbers and the Jackpot survived for another week. The Lucky dip prizes winner each receives €35: Sinead Mc Elligott, Abbeydorney, Helen Kelly Fuller, Kilflynn, Brian McKenna, Ballylahive, Abbeydorney.
The next draw will take place in Herbert‘s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday night 28th May with a Jackpot of 7,100. Tickets are available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or you can also play on the Crotta lotto on line now, check out the crottagaa.ie