Kerry Ladies Weekly News

Ballyroe Heights Senior Ladies Championship 1st Round

Sliabh Luacra 6-11 Laune Rangers 4-14.

The 2011 Ballyroe Heights Hotel Senior Ladies County Championship got off to a very positive start with the opening tie of the competition on Sunday last. Sliabh Luchra and Laune Rangers served up a real treat of football at JP O’Sullivan Park, Killorglin. The new combination team of Castleisland and Scartaglin held out for a 6-11 to 4-14 victory over the current County League Division 1 champions having led at half time 3-5 to 2-7. Of the starting 30 players on the field 22 had previously or currently played at inter county level and the fact that both teams were happy to play free scoring football with no defensive devices made for a real high scoring and flee flowing game. The key moment of the game came in the 9th minute of the second half when Lorraine Scanlon was brought down for a penalty. Mags O’Donoghue tucked away the penalty with real skill. She had the ball in the net again within 30 seconds of that score and when Joanne Brosnan hit the net again a minute later, Sliabh Luacra has suddenly established a 6-8 to 3-9 lead. Laune Rangers fought back well, inspired by their inter county quartet of Sarah Houlihan, Steffi Corkery, Patrice Dennehy and Edel Murphy who contributed the bulk of their side’s scores. However it was not be for Rangers and they will now await the draw for the next round. Both sides will feel however that on the basis of this showing that they will have a role to play yet in the destiny of the 2011 Ladies County Senior title. Scores: Sliabh Luachra Mags O’Donoghue 3-3, Mary Helihy 1-1, Mary O Keefe 1-3 Joanne Brosnan 1-0 Leanne Mangan 0-2 Lorraine Scanlon 0-1 Aisling Leonard 0-1 Laune Rangers Sarah Houlihan 0-8, Steffi Corkey 1-2, Patrice Dennehy 1-1, Edel Murphy 1-1 Klara O’Sullivan 1-0, Sarah Jane Joy 0-1 Amy Foley 0-1

Radio Na Gaelteachta Cup

On Saturday Chorca Dhuibhne made home advantage count as they beat Piarsaigh Na Drommada in Lispole. The Cup was presented by Jack Mhuirearctaigh to Aoife Kavanagh and the Radio Na Gaelteachta Cup will rest in the west for 2011. This tournament featured four ladies teams from around the county. Castlegregory and Daingean Uí Chúis failed to make the final on this occasion leaving the battle for honours to the girls from the West and South. Corca Dhuibhne really showed their strength in the final. They were powered by their inter county star Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh at full forward who finished the final with a personal tally of 8 points four of which came from play. This was a superb team performance however and there were many others who impressed on the day for the champions. Ciara Ní Shea was outstanding at full back while Neasa Ní Luabhaing did superbly at centre back and even found time to venture forward and score a cracking goal. In midfield Neasa McKenna and Roisín Ní Chonchúir also ruled the roost but it was in the forward line that the West Kerry girls held all the aces. Fiona Ní Chathaín scored 3-2, Cliona Ní Cathaín scored 2-1 while Katie Ní Mhuircheartaigh grabbed three good points from play. Dromid also had some impressive performers on the day.

Eileen Garvey in goal made a number of very good saves. Orla Shea, Louise Curran and Sarah Shea were very sound in defence while Fiona O’Connor worked hard in midfield. Niamh O’Sullivan Rock and goalscorers Amy Turner and Johanna O’Connor were sharpest up front.

Paddy White was the man in the middle and added to the overall quality of the final by letting the game flow. Jeaic O Muircheartaigh from sponsors Radio Na Gaeltachta and Kerry Ladies County Board Chairman Donal Barry were on hand to present the Comortas Peil Na mBan cup to Corca Dhuibhne captain Aoife Ní Chíobhan after the game.

Chairman Donal Barry said “ we are grateful to Jack and Radio Na Gaeltachta for their sponsorship, Lispole for the use of their facilities and the teams for making themselves available. Next season will have Dromid hosting the competition. Fixtures and the sponsor will be meeting and discussing ideas on how to strengthen the competition next season but I thank Dromid and Chorca Dhuibhne for their efforts on Saturday”.

Corca Dhuibhne: Eiliís Ní Chiobháin, Bríd Nic an tSaoir, Ciara Ní Shea, Aoife Ní Chiobháin, Roisín Breathnach, Neasa Ni Laubhaing, Níamh Ní Chiobhán, Neasa McKenna, Róisín Ní Chonchuir, Siobhán Ní Chonchúir, Cliona Ní Chíobháin, Aoife Nic Canna , Katie Ní Mhuirchaertaigh, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Fiona Ni Chatháin, Katie Ní Laoithe, Aoife Ní Ghrifín. –

Piarsaigh Na Drommada: Eileen Garvey, Louise Curran, Deirdre O’Sullivan Jackie, Kate Murphy, Orla Shea, Sarah Shea, Dee Fitzgerald, Fiona O’Connor, Megan O’Sullivan, Sandra Shea, Niamh O’Sullivan Rock, Emma Carey, Johanna O’Connor, Amy Turner, Shannon Shea

Referee: Paddy White

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football Leagues.

In div1, Legion play Southern Gaels and Chorca Duibhne await the winner of the Ballyduff Rathmore game which will be played tomorrow evening (Wednesday) and both semi finals will then go ahead on Friday evening at 7pm.

In Div 2 the Austin Stacks Castleisland semi final will go ahead this evening (Tuesday) in Connolly Park at 6.30pm and Glenflesk host Finuge St Senans on Friday at 7.30pm in Glenflesk.

Div 3 Kenmare will play Daingean Ui Chuis (Dingle) and Listowel will play John Mitchels and both s/f’s go ahead next Friday evening at 7pm.

Div 4 Kerins O’Rahillys host Laune Rangers tomorrow evening (Wed) in Healy Park, Ballyrickard at 6.45pm and Currow play Na Gaeil in Currow on Friday at 7pm and all semi finals are subject to extra time if needed.

Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 County League.

The launch of the Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 county league took place last Monday in Kellihers and will commence on Wednesday July 6 and we will have more on those fixtures next week. Many thanks to Aisleann Kelliher (Na Gaeil), Florence Mitchell (Desmonds), Eilís O’Connor (Na Gaeil), Jennifer White (Kerins O’Rahillys), Tom O’Connor (Sales), Tim Kelliher of Kellihers Toyota Tralee, Alex White (Kerins O’Rahillys), Bríd O’Connor (Na Gaeil), Adrienne Mcellistrim (Desmonds) who assisted us with the launch of the Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 County Football leagues and a special thanks to Tim Kelliher of Kellihers Toyota Tralee for sponsoring our U16 leagues for 2011.

Feile Peil Na mBan 2011.

Next weekend is a big one in the history of Castleisland Desmonds as they carry the Kerry Flag to Cork in the 2011 Feile. Desmonds proved their worth in the Kerry finals beating Rathmore, Chorca Dhuibhne and Southern Gaels. We wish Kerry and Steve the best. The Following are their early fixtures in the Feile Group Stages Fixtures

Douglas v Castleisland in Douglas on Thursday 30/06/2011@ 2pm,

Rosscarbery v Castleisland in Rosscarbery on Friday 1/07/2011 @ 10am,

Castleisland v Sarsfields of Kildare in Rosscarbery on Friday 1/07/2011 @ 1pm

So all their sister clubs in Kerry Ladies Football wish them well next weekend.

Sympathy

The Officers and Clubs of Kerry Ladies County Football Board extend their deepest sympathy to both the Joy family of Killorglin and the Dineen family of Rathmore on their losses. Tiarna déan trócaire ar a n-anamacha

All News, Events, Fixtures and Results can be found on our website www.kerryladiesfootball.com or on Facebook at Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football

RESULTS

Ballyroe Heights Hotel Senior Championship 1st Round

Feale Gaels got a w/o from Brown Flesk Rangers

Laune Rangers 4-14 Sliabh Luachra 6-11

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 1

Southern Gaels 0-12 Chorca Dhuibhne 5-12

Chorca Duibhne 4-10 Legion 5-8

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 2

Duagh 1-3 Castleisland Desmonds 2-8

Finuge-St Senans 0-3 Austin Stacks 0-6

Glenflesk got a w/o from Duagh

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 3

Listowel Emmetts 9-9 Milltown-Listry 0-3

Daingean Ui Chuis (Dingle) 0-0 Kenmare 3-5

Kenmare 5-12 John Mitchels 0-06

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 4

Laune Rangers 3-12 Dr Crokes 5-2

Na Gaeil 2-6 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-6

FIXTURES

Wed June 29

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 4 S/f

Kerins O Rahillys v Laune Rangers in Healy Park, Ballyrickard @ 6.45pm

Friday 1st July

Ballyroe Heights Hotel Senior Championship 1st Round

East Kerry v Abbey-Stacks in Kilcummin @ 7.30 w/ ex time

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 1 S/f’s

(ALL SEMI FINAL GAMES SUBJECT TO EXTRA TIME)

Legion v Southern Gaels in Legion @ 7pm

Chorca Duibhne v Rathmore or Ballyduff

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 2 S/f

Glenflesk v Finuge-St Senans in Glenflesk @ 7.30pm

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 3 S/f’s

Kenmare v Daingean Ui Chuis in Kenmare @ 7pm

Listowel v John Mitchels in Listowel @ 7pm

Glebe Kitchens U12 County Football League Div 4 S/f

Currow v Na Gaeil in Currow @ 7pm

Saturday July 2

Aisling McGinn Junior Championship

Kerry v Cork in Scartaglin @ 7pm

Wed July 6th (All GAMES 7.30pm)

Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 County Football League Div 1

Southern Gaels v Listowel Emmetts

Chorca Dhuibhne v Castleisland Desmonds

Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 County Football League Div 2

Na Gaeil v Spa

Firies v Austin Stacks

Finuge-St Senans v Kerins O’Rahillys

Ballyduff v Churchill Castlegregory

Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 County Football League Div 3

Currow v Scartaglin

Legion v Rathmore

Dr Crokes v Laune Rangers

Kenmare v Moyvane

Kellihers Toyota Tralee U16 County Football League Div 4

Abbeydorney v Kilcummin

Fossa v Beale

John Mitchells v Glenflesk

Milltown-Listry a BYE