27th July 2008
Kerry have been drawn to play against Monaghan in the All Ireland 3rd round Qualifiers. The times and dates for the games will be announced tomorrow after the CCCC meeting. Kerry will be playing on Saturday, Sunday or Monday next at a neutral venue. The other draws were : Tyrone v Mayo, Down v Wexford, Kildare v Fermanagh.
VHI Summer Camps will be held this week in Crotta O'Neill's and Renard for Hurling and Castlegregory, Farranfore, Tarbert, Portmagee, and Beaufort for Football from July 28th - August 1st.
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling League: Abbeydorney 2-10 Kilmoyley 1-10 Venue Lerrig Friday 25th July
Abbeydorney went into an early lead with a point from Daniel O'Leary and 3 points from Brian Leen when Daniel Mahoney's shot at goals was well saved by Kilmoyley's young Vincent Savage but Jason Fealy collected the rebound and made no mistake with a well taken goal. Kilmoyley added 5 points from frees from Edward Griffin and Brian Leen had a point for Abbeydorney before half time 1-6 each.nKilmoyley added 4 points in the second half from Timothy O'Brien, Conor Fitzell and Edward Griffin 1-2 while Abbeydorney had Brian Leen in top scoring form with 4 points from frees and play. Abbeydorney were awarded a penalty but this was well saved. Abbeydorney brought out Stephen O'Connor out to the half back line and he made an immediate impact with his dashing run at Kilmoyley defence with Jason Fealy taking his second goal. Abbeydorney were well tested in this minor game with a young Kilmoyley team with Abbeydorney into the final of the Minor League with wins in all their games.
Team Panel: Liam Cleary, Damo Healy, James O'Connor, Stephen O'Connor, Robert Murphy, PJ Keane, Chris McCarthy, Danny McDonagh, Padraig Kelly, Brian Leen (0-9), Daniel O'Mahoney, Daniel O'Leary (0-1), Jer Meehan, Jason Fealy (2-0)
Referee: Alex Morrissey Tralee.
Fixtures
North Kerry U14 B Championship: Ballyduff vs. Abbeydorney Tuesday 29th July venue Ballyduff @ 6.30pm.
North Kerry U11 B Championship: Abbeydorney vs. Duagh/Listowel venue Abbeydorney Friday 1st July @ 6.30pm
AIB County Snr Hurling Championship: Abbeydorney vs Causeway venue Austin Stack Park Tralee Sun 3rd August @ 5pm
Good Luck to the Black and Amber boys.
Senior and Juvenile Jerseys can be ordered through the Club. Please leave details at GAA Clubhouse.
Congratulations to Mark O'Brien and Yvonne Kennedy Listowel who were married in Tarbert on Saturday last.
20th July 2008
Christy Ring Cup Q/Final: Carlow 1-14, Kerry 2-4 Venue Austin Stacks, Tralee. Local Players Aidan Healy, Brian O'Donovan.
St Senans GAA Club will hold their Golf Classic at Castleisland Golf Club on Saturday July 26th. Contact any Club Member for details.
Abbeydorney U8 2nd Hurling Blitz will be held on next Monday 21th July at 6.30pm at Abbeydorney GAA Club.
All teams welcome. Contact Mike Leahy at 087 1336127.
Pictures from Under 8 Hurling Blitz Here
AIB County Senior Hurling Championship Draws were made live at Christy Ring Game on Saturday ( Preliminary round Kilmoyley vs. South Kerry ), St Brendan's vs. Crotta O'Neill's, Ballyheigue vs. Ballyduff, Abbeydorney vs. Causeway, Lixnaw vs.Winners of Kilmoyley vs. South Kerry.
All teams will have a second chance in losers round.
North Kerry U12 Hurling Blitz was cancelled last Saturday due to a shortage of referees.more details later when this competition will be refixed.
Credit Union County Junior Hurling League Div 3 Kenmare 0-16 Abbeydorney 1-9 Venue Kenmare Wednesday 16th July.
Kenmare were much sharper in the first half of this Junior Hurling game at Kenmare on Wednesday last up 0-9 to 0-3 at half time with points from Tim Fealy (0-1) and Greg Fealy (0-2). Abbeydorney made a few positional changes in the second half and this worked well for them bringing Kenmare back to 2pts in the last 10 minutes with 5pts from Tim Fealy and 1pt from Tony Maunsell and a long range goal from Chris O'Brien with Abbeydorney playing better in the second half. Both Goal Keepers pulled off excellent saves in the dying minutes but Kenmare added 2points to give them a 4point win
Team Panel: Nigel Roche, David Clifford, Danny McDonagh, Mike Leahy, Fergal Roche, Der Lawlor, John Mike Fitzgerald, Simon Egan, Bill Maunsell, Tony Maunsell, Chris O'Brien, Greg Fealy, Garry Harrington, Mark Callaghan, Tim Fealy.
Subs: Tom Guerin and Paudie Dineen.
Best Player: Simon Egan.
Referee: Ger Moran, Banteer.
North Kerry Senior Hurling League: Lixnaw 0-7, Abbeydorney 0-5 Venue Lixnaw Friday 18th July.
This was the 3rd round North Kerry League game played at Lixnaw on Friday night last played in very dark and misty conditions with scores very hard to come by with Abbeydorney reduced to 14 players after 10 minutes which was to prove costly for the remainder of the game, both teams were level at half time 0-2 each with Brian Leen and Damien Ryall for Abbeydorney and Kieran Dowling and Padraig Fitzmaurice for Lixnaw.
Abbeydorney added 3 points in the second half from PJ Keane Brian Leen and Mike Hannafin from a free and Lixnaw added 5 points from R Thornton (0-2), James Flaherty (0-2) Frees, and Stephen Power (0-1) and Tony McCarthy Lixnaw Keeper pulling off an excellent save in the last few minutes.
This was a good performance from Abbeydorneys Senior team given the number of players on hand at any match, with Sean Stacks, Clare in as trainer with a very good performance from minor players James O'Connor, PJ Keane, Simon Egan, Brian Leen and Padraig Kelly.
Team Panel: Greg Fealy, Brian Fealy, Eoin Egan, James O'Connor, PJ Keane, Niall O'Connell, Der Lawlor, Mike Hannafin, William O'Leary, Simon Egan, Paul McElligott, Brian Leen, Padraig Kelly, John O'Sulllivan, Damien Ryall.
Subs: Ian Maunsell for Padraig Kelly
Referee: Finbarr Canty, Causeway.
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling League (rd.4): Abbeydorney 3-16 Causeway 0-6 Venue Abbeydorney Sunday 20th July.
Abbeydorney Minors had the first opening game of their sand based pitch versus Causeway on Sunday morning with a good attendance for this minor game. Brian Leen (0-6. 3f) was in top form with excellent points from play and frees, and Daniel O'Mahoney gave Abbeydorney the ideal start with a 50 yard shot which deceived Causeways keeper to roll into the net. Daniel O'Leary slipped inside Causeway rear guard and struck for a well taken goal midway through the first half and Daniel O'Mahoney had a point for Abbeydorney. Causeways scores came from Anthony Fealy (0-2) Adam White (0-1).
Abbeydorney started the better with 4 points from Brian Leen and Daniel O'Mahoney 0-3 from play Andrew Egan, Jason Fealy and Daniel O'Leary added points for Abbeydorney, Causeway were reduced to 14 players in the last few minutes for a heavy challenge on Liam Cleary and Daniel O'Leary finished with his second goal. Causeway's scores came from Mike Murphy, Richard Casey, and Colm Harty a point each,
Team Panel: Liam Cleary, Damo Healy, James O'Connor, Stephen O'Connor, Chris McCarthy, PJ Keane, Robert Murphy, Padraig Kelly, Danny McDonagh, Daniel O'Mahoney (1-3), Brian Leen (0-10), Andrew Egan (0-1), Jer Meehan, Jason Fealy (0-1), Daniel O'Leary (2-1).
Subs: John MacKenna, Robert Colbert, Tony Cunningham.
Best Players: Brian Leen and Daniel OMahoney
Referee: Alex Morrissey Tralee.
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Eoin Egan and friends celebrate his 21st Birthday |
21st Birthday wishes to Eoin Egan. More pictures from Eoin Egans 21st Here
Fixtures
North Kerry U14 B Championship: Abbeydorney vs. Crotta O'Neill's Tuesday 22nd July (check with club officers re-match going ahead)
Challenge game: Kerry Minor Hurlers vs.Blackrock (cork) Venue Killarney Wednesday 23rd July time and venue (tbc).
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling League: Kilmoyley vs.Abbeydorney Venue Lerrig Friday 25th July @ 7.30pm
North Kerry U10 Hurling Blitz: venue Ardfert on Saturday 26th July @ 10.30am
13th July 2008
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Pat Heffernan Kerry Senior Manager |
Munster Minor Football Final Replay: Kerry 2-12, Tipperary 0-5
All-Ireland Junior Football S/Final: Roscommon 0-6, Kerry 0-5
Christy Ring Cup: Kerry 7-11. Meath 4-13 Venue Austin Stack Park Tralee. Local Players Aidan Healy and Brian O'Donovan,
U12 Hurling Development Squads which played @ half time on Saturday at Christy Ring Game were local players Stephen O'Sullivan and David Egan.
U8 Hurling Blitz will be held at Abbeydorney Gaa Club Pitch on this Monday 14th July and Monday July 21st @ 6.30pm also helpers are required for Bord na nOg Bag Packing Thursday and Friday from 6pm- 9pm and Saturday from 11am- 6pm.
North Kerry (11aside) U16 Hurling League: Crotta/Duagh 1-7, Abbeydorney 1-5 Venue Dromakee on Monday 7th July.
This was a tight contest throught with little between the teams right from the start, the nominated Referee failed to turn up and Tom Nolan Crotta O'Neill's took over the refereeing. Abbeydorney were awarded a free in the closing minutes but it had to be scored direct.
Team Panel: Mike O'Leary, Stephen O'Connor, Tony Cunningham, Andrew Egan, Chris McCarthy, Barry Horgan, Daniel O'Mahoney, Daniel O'Leary, Stephen Egan, Robert Colbert, Brendan O'Leary, Sean O'Mahoney.
Referee: Tom Nolan Crotta O'Neill's.
Credit Union County Junior Hurling Div 3B League: Abbeydorney 2-9, Kilgarvan 0-15 Venue Caherslee Tralee.
Abbeydorney Juniors had a much improved outfit for this Junior league game at Caherslee on Wednesday Night last. Both teams ended up level at the end with score for score at either end with Abbeydorney losing their Centre Back David Nolan who was having a mighty game, he suffered a bad break to his finger.
Best Player: Padraig Kelly.
Team Panel: Greg Fealy, David Clifford, Brian Fealy, Mike Leahy, Chris O'Brien, David Nolan, Der Lawlor, Fergal Roche, Padraig Kelly, Simon Egan, John O'Sullivan, Bill Maunsell, Gary Harrington, Mark Callaghan, Tim Fealy.
Subs: Tom Guerin, Paudie Dineen, John Mike Fitzgerald, William O'Leary.
Wishing David Nolan a speedy recovery
Referee: John Hennessey Ballyduff.
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling League: Abbeydorney 4-11 Ballyheigue 3-10 Venue Ballyheigue Saturday 12th July
Abbeydorney Minors continued on there good run on Saturday night last without the services of a number of players on both teams. Abbeydorney had 1-3 scored to no score and despite having the majority of play the teams were level at the interval 1-4 apiece with Ballyheigue getting a goal at half time, Padraig Kelly (1-0) and Padraig Dignan the most promising players and Brian Leen (0-5) from frees. Best Players were Padraig Kelly, Padraig Dignan, and Abbeydorney's half back line Chris McCarthy, PJ Keane, Robert Murphy, and Daniel O'Mahoney in the closing minutes with (1-2 ) from play.
2 goals in the second half from Tony Cunningham and Jason Fealy gave Abbeydorney the advantage for the remainder of the game.
Team Panel: Liam Cleary, Jer Meehan, James O'Connor, Damo Healy, Robert Murphy, P J Keane, Chris McCarthy, Danny McDonagh, Padraig Kelly, Padraig Dignan, Brian Leen, Tony Cunningham, Daniel O'Mahoney, Jason Fealy, Robert Colbert.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Darragh O'Connell who was injured in a recent minor game.
Referee: Diarmuid Carroll, Ballyduff.
Pictures from Abbeydorney v Ballyheigue Here
Fixtures
North Kerry U16B Hurling League: Causeway vs. Abbeydorney Venue Causeway Monday 14th July @ 6.30pm
U8 Hurling Blitz at Abbeydorney Gaa Pitch Monday 14th July @ 6.30pm.
Credit Union County Junior Hurling League: Kenmare vs. Abbeydorney Venue Kenmare Wednesday 16th July @ 8pm.
North Kerry Senior League: Abbeydorney vs. Lixnaw venue Lixnaw Friday 18th July @ 8pm
North Kerry U12 Hurling Blitz: Saturday 19th July at Lerrig at 10.30pm.
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs. Causeway venue and time (tbc) Sunday 20th July
News 6th July 2008
Munster Senior Football Final: Cork 1-16, Kerry 1-11, Venue Páirc Uí Rinn.
Munster Minor Football Final: Kerry 1-9, Tipperary 1-9 Venue Páirc Uí Rinn.
Christy Ring Cup: Mayo 0-18, Kerry 0-15 Venue Castlebar. Local Players Aidan Healy, Brian Beano O'Donovan
The new lights at Abbeydorney GAA pitch were switched on officially on Friday 4th July. Pictures here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28667812@N08/favorites/
North Kerry U16 Hurling League: Abbeydorney 4-8, St Brendan's 3-7 Venue Ardfert Thursday 3rd July.
Abbeydorney made a good come back after trailing 1-1 in the opening minutes of this match. Brendan O'Leary replied with a goal and points from Chris McCarthy 0-2, Daniel OMahoney 0-3, Brendan O'Leary 0-1, while Gearoid Hussey and Kevin Skinner replied for St Brendan's.
Abbeydorney scored 3 goals from Daniel O'Leary 2-0 and Daniel OMahoney 1-0, 2 Points from Daniel O'Leary kept Abbeydorney in the lead after a good game of hurling.
Best Player: Daniel O'Leary.
Team Panel: Mike O'Leary, Tony Cunningham, Stephen O'Connor, Chris McCarthy, Barry Horgan, Daniel O'Mahoney, Andrew Egan, Stephen Egan, Daniel O'Leary, Brendan O'Leary, Sean Quirke.
Referee: Paddy White, Tralee.
North Kerry Senior League (rd1): St Brendan's 2-11, Abbeydorney 0-5 Venue Ardfert
Abbeydorney missed a number of frees in the first half and were down 0-9 to 0-3 points from Mike Hannafin (0-2f ) and Brian Leen (0-1). St Brendan's rattled O'Dorney net with 2 well taken goals from Tom Maloney (1-0), and points from Keith Dineen and Jonathan Best, David Nolan and Damien Ryall had points for Abbeydorney.
Team Panel: John O'Sullivan, Fergal Roche, Eoin Egan, Niall O'Connell, David Nolan, Chris O'Brien, Mike Hannafin, William O'Leary, Simon Egan, Kieran O'Connell, Damien Ryall, Brian Leen, Paul McElligott, David Doyle.
Subs: PJ Keane, Mark Calllaghan,
Referee: Paddy White Tralee.
Keanes Super Valu Minor County Hurling League: Abbeydorney 2-14 Kenmare /Kilgarvan 3-5 Venue Dromakee Sat 5th July
Team Panel: Liam Cleary, Stephen O'Connor, James O'Connor, Jer Meehan, PJ Keane, Chris McCarthy, Brian Leen, Darragh O'Connell, Daniel O'Mahoney, Jason Fealy, Daniel O'Leary.
Subs: John Mackenna for Darragh O'Connell (inj), Andrew Egan for Jason Fealy,
Referee: Alex Morrissey Tralee
Fixtures
North Kerry U16 B League: Abbeydorney vs.Crotta / Duagh venue Dromakee Monday 7th July @ 6.30pm
North Kerry U13 B League: Abbeydorney vs.Causeway venue Causeway Tuesday 8th July @ 6.30pm
Credit Union County Junior Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs.Kilgarvan Venue (tbc) Wednesday 9th July @ 8pm
Christy Ring Cup: Kerry vs. Meath Venue Tralee Saturday 12th July
Keanes Super Valu Minor Hurling League: Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney venue Ballyheigue Saturday 12th @ 7pm.
Credit Union County Junior League: Abbeydorney vs.Kilgarvan venue Caherslee Tralee Wednesday 9th July @8pm
