Weekly News 24 July 2012
COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Crotta will play Kilmoyley in the Garveys Super Valu Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday 29th July at 1.30p.m. in Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee. Best of luck to the lads in green and red and their mentors.
CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €8,000
The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer, Tracey Smith, Rochester, Kent for the weekly Crotta Hurling Club Lotto draw were: 3,9,18 and 24 at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn , on Monday 23rd July, with a Jackpot of 7,900. 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: Paddy Flaherty, Lixnaw, Ann O’Sullivan, Castletown, Kilflynn and Kevin Armstrong, Rochester, Kent.
The next draw will take place in Parker‘s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 30th July with a Jackpot of 8,000
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
MUSIC, ARTS AND DRAMA SCHOOL
is taking place on August 13th-17th in the St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. This summer school is suitable for ages 4-10 and runs from 10-2pm daily. The course will include try outs of vioin, flute, cello, keyboard etc as well as arts and crafts. The children will demonstrate the musical instruments and their drama on the end of week performance. Cost is €55 per child contact Emma Shanahan 087 6734767
ABBEYDORNEY GAA:
Sean Walsh Munster Council Chairman officially open the Abbeydorney GAA Club grounds on Sunday July the 22nd, which was named after a well known player and administrator of the Abbeydorney GAA club Tom Healy . Munster Hurling Senior Champions, Na Piarsaigh GAA Club, Limerick, played a selection of well known players from other North Kerry Clubs who were invited to play with Abbeydorney on the day, the Crotta club was well represented by Shane Nolan, who played at centre forward scoring 2-06 for the home side. Best of luck to Abbeydorney g.a.a with their new newly developed facilities.
RING OF NORTH KERRY CYCLE 2012.
The second annual Ring of North Kerry Cycle (120km and 70km routes) will take place on Saturday 11th August. This event is organised by the Finuge Freewheelers and Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue. Entry fees: Adults €25, Cycling Ireland Adult Members (with membership cards) €20, Under 18s €15. Helmets are compulsory. Registration on the morning 7.30 – 9.30 at Finuge GAA grounds. Go towww.ring-of-north-kerry-cycle.
ST.SENANS GAA:
Both A and B U-12 teams put in huge performances in our final North Kerry League fixture which was played away against Ballyduff. The whole panel was utilised as both teams were missing numerous players on the night.
The A team got back to winning ways and cast aside the Listowel result with some fine football. Aodhan McKenna was solid in Goals whilst Timmy Dillon and Eamon Rohan mopped up everything in defence. Ryan Murphy had a fine game at wing back and was a clear man of the match winner. Ciaran Healy alongside him also had a strong game. James Canty and Cillian Trant dominated the midfield exchanges ensuring a good supply of ball to the forwards and a few points. Daniel O’Rourke was industrious throughout chipping in with some quality scores finishing with 1-8 (1-7 from play), with Denis Quille also in the half forward line equally scoring some fine points and a stand out second half goal. Damien Larkin also got on the scoresheet with a good goal and it was nice to see Brian Logue getting a deserved point after working hard all game. The A team won on a scoreline of 5-26 to 1-2
The B team saved their best football until last and what a performance. All players contributed to a workmanlike and determined effort that not only helped maintain their 100% record in all competitions this year but also secured the North Kerry League for the team a great result. From the start of the game every player was tigerish in the tackle and first to the ball again and again. The midfield fought for every ball with nothing easy being given by Ballyduff every ball was hard won. In the first half scores were at a premium but Senans kept in front and kept trying to get that bit of daylight between the teams. Eventually the persistence paid off and with the scoring of 2 goals in quick succession the team was on the home straight for victory. With some more fine scores before the end and no way through in the backs The team held out to win and ensure that all competitions entered were secured. A great achievement for a truly committed bunch of players.
With hardly anything separating the A and B teams this year the future is bright as every player is pushing another for places a good position to be in. Thanks to all parents and players for their continued support.
CAMOGIE:
Results: U16 All Ireland Championship Round 2: Kerry 5-13 Meath 1-3.
All Ireland Junior Championship Round 3: Carlow 1-11 Kerry 0-12.
Fixture: Junior Championship Sunday 29th Meath v Kerry in Ashbourne
U16 Championship: Kerry play on Sunday 29th July at a time, venue and opposition to be decided.
CROTTA KELLOGS CUL CAMP 2012
The GAA Cúl Camps will run again at Crotta Hurling club this coming summer from Monday July 30th to Fri Aug 3rd and we are encouraging all juveniles aged between 6 and 14 years of age to sign up to the Cúl Camps. After very successful football camps over the past three years, we are hoping that as many youngsters as possible will attend again this year. You can register on line atwww.gaa.ie/kellogsculcamps or you can complete an application form and send it with the appropriate fee to County Co-ordinator, Maurice Leahy at Austin Stacks Park, Tralee. 066 7127782 . Cost for first child is €55. It is €45 for second child of same family and €40 for third child of the same family.
KILFEIGHNEY CEMETERY MASS
The annual Mass at Kilfeighney Cemetery will be held on Friday 3rd August, at 8.00 p.m..
CROTTA COISTE NA NOG NEWS:
On Saturday morning 21st July, A young Crotta U-10 team participated in the North Kerry U-10 hurling blitz at a sun drenched Ardfert sportsfield. Crotta played the host team in their first game and were defeated, in their next game Crotta had a victory over Na Gaeil/Firies side and group winners Ballyduff defeated Crotta in their final game. Well done to the Crotta players and their mentors Neil Heaton and Tom Noaln, Thanks to Ardfert G.A.A for the treats for the players after the matches. Crotta panel: Donnacha Sayers, Sean McGrath, Thomas Dillon, Aaron McElligott, Aodhan Behan, Amy O’Sullivan, Gavin Parker, Sean Twomey, Darragh Keane, Niall Heaton, Mark Sheehan and Denis Nolan.
Crotta u-16 hurlers were well beaten by a much Stronger Lixnaw Team on Sunday Morning 22nd July, on the final score line of 4-12 to 1-07 at the sports field, Dromakee. The Concession of early goals put Crotta on the back foot from the early stages of the game. Lixnaw dominated early encounters here although Crotta did show improvement in the second half. We wish Jonathan Brick a speedy recovery following a misfortunate injury Crotta team: B. Conway, D. Kennelly, D. McElligott, B. Keane, G.Galvin, D. Behan, J. Brick, A. Mahony, C.Browne (1-01), J. Conway, R. Nolan(0-05), D. Dineen, D. Nolan, D O’ Regan and T. McElligott (0-01). Sub used: N. O’Sullivan for D.Nolan.
GARDEN FATE:
Na Leanai Childcare Centre are holding a Fundraising Garden Fete on Bank Holiday Monday in the Sports Field Causeway from 1.00 to 5.00pm (in sports hall if weather is unsuitable) Free admission. This promises to be a fun filled day with something for all ages from long puck & penalty shoot out competitions, to face & nail painting, barbecue, bouncy castle, books, toys & clothes stalls, cake sale and much much more. Dance the afternoon away with Ann Dillane & Marie on stage. Why not enter the Tug of War competition starting at 3.00pm, team of 8 cost €10.
SUMMER CAMP:
An Ógras Summer Camp to enable young people to practise their Irish while engaging in a wide range of sports and activities will take place at Ballyheigue Community Centre from July 30th to August 3rd from 10am to 2.30pm. Cost €40 for first child with €5 reduction for each subsequent child. To book a place or obtain further information, please contact 087 2194992 .
SYMPATHY
On behalf of the Community we offer our Sincere Sympathies to Mary Neenan, Dromakee, Kilflynn, her family, Relatives and friends on the death of her father, Patrick Paddy Lyons, of Irremore, Listowel, and formerly of Guhard, Lisselton. May he rest in peace
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION:
St Bernards conference of the Saint Vincent De Paul society are holding their first Church gate collection on the weekend of August the 4th & 5th at all masses. Your generousity would be greatly appreciated. We can be contacted in total confidence on 087 7086253 , please if you need help contact us today.