NEWS 25th APRIL 2011

Community Games
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn will represent Kerry in the Community Games in hurling for the second year in a row after some great games on Bank Holiday Monday last in Ardfert, Abbeydorney / Kilflynn won all their games with some excellent scores in all their matches, they will be playing again on 2nd or 9th July in Limerick Institute Technology College Grounds.Siobhan Hussey presented the teams afterwards with their medals
Team Panel; Sean Holden, Eoin McCarthy, Robbie Sheehan, James Sheehan, Adorn McKenna, Adam Maunsell, Seanie Murnane, Darragh Murnane, Dean O'Brien, Darragh ODonoghue, Keith O'Connor, Shane Donovan, Oisin Maunsell, Shane Conway, Mike Clifford, Jack Parker.
Well done to Coaches Paul ODonghue Crotta and Tony Maunsell Abbeydorney in getting the team prepared for the Community games also the parents and supporters deserve a mention.

Abbeydorney /Kilflynn Community Games winners 2011

Christy Ring Competition
Kerry defeated Kildare in a high scoring match 1-25 to 1-21 in Newbridge on Saturday last and will play Meath on the 30th April with a Kerry Venue, Local Player was Darragh O'Connell 0-10.

Div 2 County Senior Hurling Hurling League: Abbeydorney 1-14 St Brendan's 0-9
Abbeydorney had a good win over St Brendan's on Monday night last with Damien Ryall in top form at half forward, we will have our next game away to Ballyheigue on Thursday next 28th April at 7pm.
Team Panel; Kevin Nolan, Padraig Dineen, Danny McDonagh, Stephen O'Connor, John B Meehan, Paul McElligott, Chris McCarthy, William O'Leary, Daniel O'Leary, Damien Ryall, Mark Callaghan, Kieran O'Connell, PJ Ryan, Tim Fealy, Daniel OMahoney.
Referee Kieran Regan Tralee.

North Kerry Intermediate Hurling: Abbeydorney 2-6 Ballyheigue 1-5
Abbeydorneys two goals in the first half gave them the edge over Ballyheigue on Wednesday evening last in Ballyheigue goals from Damien Ryall and Jason Fealy , William O'Leary and Damien Ryall played well
Team Panel; Kevin Nolan, Stephen O'Connor, Danny McDonagh, Kieran O'Connell, John B Meehan, Paul McElligott, Chris McCarthy, William O'Leary, Aonrai Donovan, Damien Ryall, Mark Callaghan, Daniel O'Leary, PJ Ryan, Tim Fealy, Jason Fealy.
Referee John Ross Ballyduff.

Community Games players having fun after winning all their matches

County Under 16 Hurling S/Final: Kilmoyley defeated Abbeydorney on Sunday morning last in Abbeydorney we were down a number of our players from our last game with Kilmoyley and we wish Kilmoyley the best of luck in the Final.
Team Panel: John Shanahan, Ronan Donovan, Stevie O'Sullivan, Colm McCarthy, Jack Sheehan, Tom McElligott, Michael O'Leary, Aaron Conway, Adam Buckley, Eoin O'Connor, Titounie Leprince, David Egan, Anthony Rigney
Referee: John Ross Ballyduff.

Munster Minor Hurling Championship
Kerry vs. Clare next Wednesday 27th April in Austin Stacks Park Tralee at 6-30pm.

Fixtures
County Div 2 Hurling League: Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney in Ballyheigue on Thursday at 7pm
Lee Strand County Under 12 Hurling: Abbeydorney vs., St Brendan's in Abbeydorney on Friday 29th April.
Christy Ring Cup: Kerry vs. Meath in Austin Stacks Park on Saturday 30th April at 2-30pm
Feile Competitions in Ballyduff on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May at 2-30pm
Div 2 County Senior Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs. Crotta in Abbeydorney on Wednesday May 4th

Club Gear
We have Club Gear for sale for all ages contact Club Officers.

NEWS 18th APRIL 2011

Allianz NHL: Laois 4-15 Kerry 1-15 Venue Austin Stacks Park Tralee, Local Player Darragh O'Connell.

Christy Ring Cup
Kerry will play Kildare next Saturday in the Christy Ring Competition in Kildare at 2.30pm.

North Kerry Senior League Div 2: Abbeydorney 1-12 St Brendan's 2-5 Venue Abbeydorney.
Abbeydorney were up 1-09 to 1-03 at half time but had to battle to the final few minutes to get the better of St Brendan's with Jason Fealy and Tim Fealy giving a good display for Abbeydorney. This was a much better performance from the Intermediate side as they had the bare team against Lady's Walk last week. Our next game will be on Wednesday versus St Brendan's in Div County Senior League at home at 7-45pm and our next NK Intermediate game has been changed to next Friday night away to Ballyheigue at 7pm.
Team Panel: Kevin Nolan, Kieran O'Connell, Danny McDonagh, Der Lawlor, Daniel O'Leary, Chris McCarthy, Stephen O'Connor, Aonrai Donovan, William O'Leary, PJ Ryan, Mark Callaghan, Damien Ryall, Tony Cunningham, Tim Fealy, Jason Fealy Sub: Ger Baker

North Kerry Senior Hurling League Final ( Sonny Harris Cup ): Kilmoyley 0-13 Abbeydorney 1-09 Venue Lerrig
Kilmoyley had the better start to this NK Final played at Lerrig on Saturday evening with both free takers from each side Andy McCarthy in top form and picking up Man of the Match award scoring 0-9 from frees and play. Aidan Healy brought Abbeydorney back into the game with a well taken goal after 15 minutes of play also 5 points from frees. Abbeydorney came more into the game in the last quarter to get ahead at half time 1-05 to 0-7.
In the second half Abbeydorney missed several chances up front and this cost them the match. Kilmoyley's Andy McCarthy picked off four points in the last quarter, Pat Dineen and Conor Fitzell added a point each and Abbeydorney failed to convert a penalty after 15 minutes. Mike Hannifin and Damien Ryall and Aidan Healy added four points for Abbeydorney.
Team Panel: Greg Fealy, Niall O'Connell, Paul McElligott, Eoin Egan, PJ Keane, Kieran Dineen, Chris McCarthy, Mike Hannifin, James O'Connor, Damien Ryall, Aidan Healy, Nigel Roche, Kieran Hannifin, Brian O'Donovan, Daniel OMahoney.
Sub: Barry Sheehan for Daniel OMahoney.
Referee: Finbarr Canty Causeway.

Fixtures
Monday 18th April Lee Strand County Under 12 Hurling League Abbeydorney vs. Crotta ONiells in Abbeydorney at 6.30pm.
Tuesday 19th April Lee Strand County Under 16 Hurling League Dr Crokes vs. Abbeydorney in Lewis Road at 5pm.
Wednesday 20th April County Div 2 Senior Hurling League Abbeydorney vs. St Brendan's in Abbeydorney at 7-45pm
Wednesday 20th April Juvenile Skills Competition with Maurice Leahy at 6-30 7-30pm.
Friday 22nd April NK Intermediate Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney in Ballyheigue at 7pm.
Saturday 23rd County Under 14 Hurling League Abbeydorney vs. Kilmoyley in Abbeydorney at 6pm
Saturday 23rd Christy Ring Kerry vs. Kildare venue Kildare at 2.30pm.
Monday 25th April NK Intermediate League Abbeydorney vs. Causeway in Abbeydorney at 7pm.
Tuesday 26th Croke Park trip for Under 12 Team.
Wednesday 26th April County Div 2 Hurling League Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney in Ballyheigue at 7pm
Wednesday 26th Minor Hurling Championship Kerry vs. Clare in Tralee time to be confirmed.

NEWS 11th APRIL 2011

Allianz NFL: Kerry 1-13 Down 1-11 Venue Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney

Croke Park Trip for Under 12 Hurlers
Our under 12 Hurlers have been invited to play in Croke Park on 26th April. Any parent who wishes to go should contact Mike Leahy Bord na nOg Chairman 0871336127

Féile
We had no luck with any of our three matches on Saturday last in Féile Under 14 Hurling in Ballyduff, but all the players put in a great effort and never gave up. We wish a speedy recovery to Daniel Teehan who was injured on the day.

Team Panel: Craig Freeman, Eoin O'Connor, Ronan O'Donovan, Danel Teehan, Daniel Murphy, Niall OMahoney, Jordan Walshe, Darragh Scanlon, Andrew Barry, Donnocha Sheehan, David Egan, Cian McCarthy, Aidan Leahy, Albon Stack, Ryan Lawlor, Adam Dowling, Dean O'Brien, Killian Spillane.

Lee Strand County Under 16 League: Kenmare/ Kilgarvan 5-15 Abbeydorney 2-10 Venue Kenmare
We were well defeated by Kenmare on Thursday last with only 13 players turning up for this match. We are down to play Dr. Crokes next Tuesday night and we have to win this match to stay in competition.
Best players were Michael O'Leary and Stevie O'Sullivan.

North Kerry Senior Hurling League A Final ( Sonny Harris Cup): Abbeydorney will play Kilmoyley next Saturday 16th April @ 6pm in Lerrig.

Fixtures
Tuesday 12th April Lee Strand County Under 16 Hurling: League Dr Crokes vs. Abbeydorney in Lewis Road at 7pm
Wedneday 13th April NK Intermediate League: Abbeydorney vs. St Brendan's in Abbeydorney @ 6.30pm
Friday 15th April Lee Starnd County Under 12 Hurling League: Crotta vs. Abbeydorney venue away @7pm
Saturday 16th April Lee Strand County Under 14 Hurling League: Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney in Ballyheigue @ 6pm
Saturday 16th April NK Senior League Final: Abbeydorney vs. Kilmoyley @ 6 pm.in Lerrig
Sunday 17th April Allianz NHL: Kerry vs. Laois in Austin Stacks Park Tralee at 2.30pm

NEWS 4th APRIL 2011

GAA Club 6 Monthly Draw
1st €1000. Ger Maunsell Cahernade.
2nd €250. Maura Maloney Abbeydorney.
3rd €150. Mary Shanahan Abbeydorney
4th €100 Nora Shanahan Abbeydorney
Thank you for supporting our GAA Draw

Allianz NHL Div 2: Limerick 1-24 Kerry 1-09 venue Limerick Local Player Darragh O'Connell 1-06.
Allianz NFL Div 1: Kerry 1-14 Monaghan 0-10 venue Monaghan.

Garry Scollard Hurling Tournament 2011
The Garry Scollard hurling Tournament will be held on Saturday 9th April at Tralee IT pitch and Connolly Park, This tournament is for under 16s hurlers and will be for Kerry Munster and Interdivisional teams, Cork, Limerick, Clare and Kerry will be taking part starting at 11-30am.

Church Gate Collection this week
St Brendan's Football board will be holding a Church Gate Collection on Saturday and Sunday 9th and 10th April your support will be greatly appreciated.

Lee Strand County Under 14 Hurling League: Abbeydorney 3-10 Ballyduff 1-12 Venue Ballyduff
Team Panel: Aidan Leahy 1 goal, Albon Stack 1goal, Niall O'Mahoney 1pt, Cian McCarthy 2pts, David Egan 2pts, Darragh Scanlon 1-5
Best players were Craig Freeman, Ronan Donovan, Andrew Barry, and Darragh Scanlon.

Lee Strand County Under 12 Hurling League: Causeway Defeated Abbeydorney.

Lee Strand County Under 16 hurling League Div 2: Abbeydorney/ Crotta 1-11 Kilmoyley 2-07 Venue Lerrig
Abbeydorney/ Crotta under 16s struggled to defeat Kilmoyley especially in the first half when more should have registered against them and kilmoyley leveled matters just a the break with two well taken goals, in the second half we just kept in front by the minimum of margins , Best for Kilmoyley were Jordan Brick and Michael O'Leary for Abbeydorney.
Team Panel; Darren Egan, John Shanahan, JP Byrne, Anthony Rigney, Ronan Donovan, Jack McCarthy, David Egan, Mike O'Leary, Tom McElligott, Darragh Scanlon, Stevie OSullivan Aaron Conway, Colm McCarthy, Jack Sheehan, Tom Nicholson.
Referee Pat Sheehy Causeway.

North Kerry Senior League: Abbeydorney 1-15 St Brendan's 2-9 Venue Abbeydorney
A goal at each end after 15 minutes of play with both teams going in level at half time 1-06 a piece, Kieran Hannafin 1-1, Nigel Roche, Mike Hannafin Brian O'Donovan Damien Ryall and Aidan Healy 1 point each, while St Brendan's had John Paul Leen Brian Egan and Denis Moriarty in top form.
Abbeydorney conceded a soft second half goal and this kept St Brendan's in touch till the end of a poor NK Senior match. Best for Abbeydorney were Aidan Healy and John Paul Leen for St Brendan's. This NK Senior Final is down for 15 or 16th April - more details later.
Team Panel: Jason Fealy, Der Lawlor, Kieran Dineen Danny McDonagh, David Doyle, PJ Keane, William O'Leary, Mike Hannafin, James O'Connor, Damien Ryall, Aidan Healy, Nigel Roche, Kieran Hannafin, PJ Ryan, Brian O'Donovan,
Subs were Chris McCarthy, Joe McCarthy, Daniel O'Mahoney.
Referee: Mike Hennessy Lady's Walk

North Kerry Minor Hurling Final (Jimmy Walker Shield): St Brendan's 4-14 Abbeydorney/ Crotta 1-7 venue Ballyheigue.
A very poor show by the Minor team on Sunday afternoon last with very poor shooting up front cost them dearly, St Brendan's were the more balanced side and were in a comfortable lead at half time 3-8 to 0-5 with St Brendan's midfielder Donie MacKessey Daniel Finnegan and Padraig Kearney and Cian Hussey causing plenty damage.
Abbeydorney were chasing this game from the start and did not get going at all for the hole game as St Brendan's blew them off the ball on several occasions and the Minor team will have to play as a team if they are to go anywhere from here on.
Team Panel; Tom McElligott, Sean Quirke, Tom McElligott, Alex OMahoney, Stephen Egan , Brendan O'Leary, Barry Horgan, Tony Cunningham, Stephen O'Connor, Stevie OSullivan, Mike O'Leary, Sean OMahoney, Darren OSullivan, Daniel O'Leary, Aaron Conway, Subs Jack Sheehan, Garry Neenan.
Referee John Ross Ballyduff

Feile Fixtures
Saturday 9th April at 12.30pm Dingle vs. Abbeydorney, at 1-10pm Abbeydorney vs. St Brendan's at 1-50pm Kilmoyley vs. Abbeydorney, at 2.30pm Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney all games in Ballyduff.

Fixtures
Tuesday 5th April Ladies Under 14 Football: Abbeydorney vs. Churchill in Abbeydorney at 6.30pm
Wednesday 6th April NK Intermediate: Lady's Walk vs. Abbeydorney in Ballyduff @ 6.30pm
Thursday 7th April Lee Strand County Under 16 Hurling: Kenmare/ Kilgarvan vs. Abbeydorney venue Away at 7pm .
Friday 8th April Primary Schools Game at 3pm
Saturday 9th April Under 14 Feile Matches in Ballyduff Starting at 12.30pm
Sunday 10th April Allianz NFL: Kerry vs. Down venue Tralee at 2.30pm
Tuesday 12th April County Under 16 League: Dr Crokes vs. Abbeydorney in Lewis Road at 7pm
Wednesday 13th NK Intermediate: Abbeydorney vs. St Brendan's venue Abbeydorney at 7pm

Book
A follow-up to the book “Our Own Place” is presently being compiled and nearing completition.
This publication concentrates mainly on photographs from the Abbeydorney catchment area from 1870 to the year 2000.
While the publication will have over 1, 000 photographs it will also contain much information on our community and provide us with details on the hardships and triumphs of our ancestors.
It is over five years since we made an appeal for photographs and the response at that time was overwhelming and many of those will be in the publication.
Unfortunately photographs from the earlier years, 1870 to 1930 are proving difficult to locate, we are now making an appeal for photographs from this period. Churches, Creameries, Old GAA, Schools, Forges, Old Buildings, Farming, Wedding photographs etc. Photographs can be brought to Abbeydorney Post Office to be copied or phone 066 7135048 for more information.