NEWS 28th MARCH 2011

Cadburys Under 21 Football Championship: Kerry 3-15 Limerick 2-6, Kerry will play Cork in Pairc Ui Rinn on April 6th @ 7.30pm in the Final.
Allianz NHL: Clare 6-23 Kerry 1-18 venue Clare. Local Player Darragh O'Connell 0-11pts.

GAA Club Draw 6 monthly Final Draw
A reminder to GAA Club Promoters that our final draw will take place next Sunday 3rd April all draw books must be handed in before 9pm thank you for your support.

Club Membership
Thursday 31 March next is the cut-off date for Gaa Club Membership.

Bord na nÓg Juvenile Awards
We had a very good turnout on Sunday last Under 13 awards went David Egan and Darragh Scanlon received most improved player,Under 14 player of the year went to Stevie OSullivan and Jack McCarthy was most improved player of the year, Under 15 player of the year went to Mike O'Leary and Aaron Conway was most improved player of year, Under 16 Player of year went to Brendan O'Leary and Stephen Egan was most improved player of year. Due to new rules this year we were only allowed give awards to players from Under 13 up to Under 16 years.

Some of Abbeydorney's players of the future

Todd Nolan Hurling Tournament
On Saturday next 2nd April in both Kilmoyley and Abbeydorney venues Kerry Minors will play outside County teams in the Annual Todd Nolan Hurling Tournament starting at 11am.

Fixtures
Lee Strand County under 16 league: Abbeydorney/Crotta vs. Kilmoyley venue changed to Kilmoyley on Tuesday 29th @ 6.30pm
Lee Strand County under 12 League: Causeway vs. Abbeydorney in Causeway on Friday 1st April at 7pm.
North Kerry Senior League: Abbeydorney vs. St Brendan's venue Abbeydorney on Saturday 2nd April at 6pm.
Todd Nolan Hurling Tournament: will be held in Abbeydorney and Kilmoyley venues on Saturday 2nd of April starting at 11am outside county teams as well.
Lee Strand County under 14: Ballyduff vs. Abbeydorney venue Ballyduff on Saturday 2nd April at 6pm.
Allianz NHL: Limerick vs. Kerry in Gaelic Grounds Limerick on Sunday 3rd April @ 2.30pm
Allianz NFL: Monaghan vs. Kerry venue Monaghan on Sunday 3rd April @ 2.30pm
Lee Strand County under 16 Hurling League: Kenmare/Kilgarvan vs. Abbeydorney/Crotta in Kenmare Tuesday 5th April 7pm
NK Intermediate Hurling League: Lady's Walk vs. Abbeydorney venue Ballyduff on Wednesday 6th April at 7pm

North Kerry Minor Hurling League
Abbeydorney minors received a walk-over Ballyduff on Sunday morning last and are in the final which will not be played until after Todd Nolan Tournament this week.

Women on the Verge of HRT By Marie Jones.
Performed by Abbeydorney Drama Group the hilarious comedy about two friends that travel to Donegal to the concert of their idol Daniel O'Donnell. There they have a real heart to heart on various aspects of their lives, mainly their love lives. Neither woman is handling their marriages well or the fact that they are heading towards the menopause.
The two women Vera played by Jean O'Connell and Anna played by Rose Dowling are helped by Fergal the waiter add the banshee to comfort their partners, this takes place in a beach in Donegal. A lot of Laugh and surprises takes place along the way. Also in the cast will be Mossie Leahy, Brendan OHalloran, Imelda Roche, John Breen, and Joanne Conlon.
The play will take place in Abbeydorney Community Hall Centre on 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th April at 8.30pm.

NEWS 21st MARCH 2011

GAA Club Membership
Final reminder that Thursday 31st March is the deadline for GAA Club Membership, Club Registrar Patrick Slattery will be available next Friday night from 830pm - 930pm
for club membership.

Bord na nÓg Awards Night
On Sunday next 27th March its the Juvenile Awards night at 4pm and we will have a family quiz after.

Juvenile Training
Training for Under 6s and Under 7s hurlers will be on Friday evenings in Abbeydorney Community Hall at 6.30pm all children welcome.

Abbeydorney Parish donates €10,320 to Cancer Society from its Head Shave or Dye event recently. Brian O'Donovan makes presentation to Chris Griffin on behalf of Cancer Society.

Allianz NFL: Kerry 1-13 Armagh 1-09 Venue Armagh

Cadburys Under 21 Football Championship
Kerry will play Limerick next Wednesday 23rd March in Gaelic Grounds Limerick at 7.30pm.

Todd Nolan Minor Hurling Tournament
On Saturday 2nd April the Annual Todd Nolan Minor Hurling Tournament will be held in Kilmoyley and Abbeydorney venues starting at 11am.

North Kerry Minor Hurling League: Ballyheigue 2-16 Abbeydorney 0-10 Venue Ballyheigue
A very poor performance from the minor hurlers on Sunday morning last after their good win over Kilmoyley last week with the older players not putting in a good effort Ballyheigue were ahead at half time 1-10 to 0-4 with our 4 pts coming from Michael O'Leary, Ballyheigue had Shane Dunne and Philip Lucid in top form for the whole game.Abbeydorney added 6pts in second half Michael O'Leary 0-3, Stephen O'Connor 0-2 and Tom McElligott 0-1.and Shane Dunne, Philip Lucid and Tomas Casey added for Ballyheigue. Best for Abbeydorney were Brendan O'Leary
Team Panel; John Shanahan, Alex OMahoney, Tom McElligott,JP Byrne, Barry Horgan, Brendan O'Leary, Stephen Egan, Stephen O'Connor,Tony Cunningham,Sean OMahoney,Daniel O'Leary, Michael O'Leary, Aaron Conway,Darren OSullivan,Tom Nicolsen. Sub Anthony Rigney,
Referee Pat Sheehy

North Kerry Senior Hurling League: Abbeydorney 3-15 Lixnaw 0-9 Venue Abbeydorney
Abbeydorney Seniors had a second win in the North Kerry Senior League on Sunday afternoon with Lixnaw missing a number of their top players, Abbeydorney were well up at half time 2-07 to 0-04 Goals coming from Kieran Hannifin and Aidan Healy 1-05 and Brian Leen and Mark Callaghan adding a point each while lixnaw had Rickie Heffernan and Fergus Fitzmaurice and Brendan Brosnan adding points.Abbeydorney pulled away in the second half scoring 1-08 Mike Hannifin Aidan Healy Damien Ryall and PJ Ryan and Kieran Hannifin adding his second goal, both teams were awarded penalties in the second half and were saved by both keepers.Best for Abbeydorney were Michael and Kieran Hannifin, Aidan Healy,James O'Connor,Niall O'Connell and Eoin Egan. Lixnaw had Brendan Brosnan Martin Stackpoole Rickie Heffernan playing well.
Team Panel; Jason Fealy, Eoin Egan, Paul McElligott, Der Lawlor, PJ Keane, Niall O'Connell, William O'Leary, James O'Connor, Mike Hannifin, Nigel Roche, Aidan Healy,Damien Ryall, Mark Callaghan, Kieran Hannifin, Brian Leen.
Subs Chris O'Brien, Brian O'Donovan,PJ Ryan, Padraig Dineen,Danny McDonagh.
Referee Mike Joy Ballyduff

Fixtures
Allianz NHL Clare vs. Kerry venue Clare on Saturday 26th March at 2.30pm
NK Minor Hurling League Ballyduff vs. Abbeydorney in Ballyduff on Sunday 27th at 11am.

Pool Tournament
Clubhouse team defeated Parkers Kilflynn 6-1 and Defeated Christy's Bar Listowel 4-3 on Sunday evening last and are away to Christy's Bar in Listowel on Friday night next 25th March.
Cheltenham Roll Over Winner €900. Mike Baker 2nd Helen Maunsell, 3rd Rose Jameson, 4th Brendan and Tony Maunsell.

Lotto Bonus Winner: Jerome McKenna.

NEWS 14th MARCH 2011

Edward Ned Sheehan RIP
Sadness decended on Abbeydorney and North Kerry and beyond recently on the death of Edward Ned Sheehan at the age of 29 years who passed away surrounded by his family on the 27th February last.
Ned played hurling from an early age up to 1999 when he was one of the many hurling stars that brought home a County Minor Hurling title, he also played in a Minor County League game on the same year losing to Kilmoyley but they came good for the Championship title.
The GAA Club formed a Guard of Honour for him and all his friends turned out in style for Ned's final journey.
Ned left for Australia in 2010 and enjoyed his short stay when news filtered through he had to return home and he battled his illness with great bravery.
We extend sympathy to his Parents John Joe and Kathleen and his Brothers and Sister and all his relatives and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAinm. 

Allianz NHL Div 2: Kerry 2-15 Westmeath 2-13 Venue Austin Stacks Park Tralee Local Player Darragh O'Connell (0-9).
Allianz NFL Div 1: Kerry 0-16 Galway 0-8 Venue Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney.

Abbeydorney Minors 1999

St Patrick's Day Parade
On Thursday next we will have our parade for St Patrick's Day through the village starting at 2pm. All organizations and business taking part must be ready at 1pm at the GAA Clubhouse.
We will have face painting for all children so it is advisable to come as early as possible; we had a big Parade last year and we request that all stewards be at the Clubhouse for 12.30pm.
Your help will be appreciated. Anyone taking part should either contact or send a text message to Mary Roche 086 3858180

Representing Munster in All-Ireland final in Comedy category L-R: JP Byrne, Alan Dineen, Neil Byrne, Cian Dowling

North Kerry Minor Hurling League: Abbeydorney/Crotta 4-18 Kilmoyley 0-9 Venue Abbeydorney
We had a very good result on Sunday morning last in the opening rounds of the North Kerry Minor Hurling league. Two goals by Tony Cunningham and Darren O'Sullivan and points by Daniel O'Leary 3pts Mike O'Leary 2pts Stephen O'Connor 1pt put us ahead at half time 2-6 to 0-7. Douglas Fitzell played well for Kilmoyley.
We had a very good team performance in the second half with Tom B McElligott and Brendan O'Leary and Stephen O'Connor playing well at fullback line Stephen O'Connor and Tony Cunningham at Midfield and up front Daniel and Mike O'Leary.
Next training session will be on Wednesday next at 6pm.
Team Panel: Anthony Rigney, JP Byrne, Tom B McElligott, John Shanahan, Stephen Egan, Brendan O'Leary, Barry Horgan, Stephen O'Connor, Daniel O'Leary, Mike O'Leary, Tony Cunningham, Sean O'Mahoney, Aaron Conway, Darren O'Sullivan, Garry Neenan, Sub Adam Buckley.
Referee: Tomas O'Rourke Ballyduff.

Participants in Shave or Dye who raised money for charity

Headshave or Dye
On Friday night next 18th March a presentation to the Cancer Society will take place at the GAA Clubhouse. €10.200 will be donated to the society after the Headshave or Dye event recently. All participants that took part on the night are requested to attend for the presentation and photograph at 9.30pm. Brian O'Donovan will make the presentation on behalf of all that took part.

30th Birthday
Congrats to Kieran O'Connell who celebrated his 30th Birthday at the Gaa Clubhouse on Saturday night last.

Fixtures
North Kerry Minor Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs. Ballyheigue in Ballyheigue at 11am on Sunday 20th March
North Kerry Senior Hurling League: Abbeydorney vs. Lixnaw in Abbeydorney at 4pm on Sunday 20th March
Allianz NFL: Armagh vs. Kerry in Armagh on Sunday 20th March at 2.30pm

NEWS 7th MARCH 2011

Abbeydorney GAA Club Draw Winners €1000. Denis Long, Clodagh OLeary, William OLeary €150, Megan OLeary €250, Tom Long €100

Allianz NHL Div 2: Carlow 2-17 Kerry 1-12 Venue Dr Cullen Park Carlow, Local Player Darragh O'Connell (0-3)

GAA Club 6 Monthly Draw Sunday 6th March
1st €1000. Denny Long The Village.
2nd €250. Megan O'Leary Ahamore,
3rd €150. William O'Leary Ahamore.
4th €100. Tom Long The Village.
Thank You for Your Support final draw Sunday 3rd April.

North Kerry Senior Hurling League: Abbeydorney 2-11 Ballyheigue 0-10
Ballyheigue were up at half time by 2 points 0-8 to 06 Mark Dineen 0-2, Gerry Crean 0-2, Nicholas Stack and Joe O'Halloran 0-1 eac , while O'Dorney had Mike Hannifin 0-2, Aidan Healy 0-2, Brian Leen and Nigel Roche 0-1 each.
In the second half Abbeydorney introduced Kieran Hannifin and he turned this game around with 2 well taken goals and points from Mike Hannifin 0-2 Aidan Healy Kieran Hannifin, David Doyle and 0-1 each. Ballyheigue had Jason Casey and Diarmuid Walsh 0-1 each.
We had a very good performance from Kieran Dineen, Nigel Roche Mike Hannifin, Aidan Healy, Kieran Hannifin and Damien Ryall.

Clodagh and Megan O'Leary