News 30th November 2008
AIB County Senior Football Championship Final: Mid Kerry 1-7 Kerins ORahillys 0-9 Venue Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney
North Kerry Juvenile Medal Presentation Awards Night
The North Kerry Hurling Board will hold its Annual Juvenile Medal Presentation awards next Friday night 5th December at Ballyroe Heights Hotel @ 8.30pm. Player of match awards for all finals will be presented .
GAA Club 6 Monthly Draw
A reminder to all our Club Promoters that our next 6 Monthly draw will be held next Sunday 7th December.
Bord na nÓg AGM
Abbeydorney Bord na nOg AGM will be held after Christmas and also its Juvenile presentation night.
Abbeydorney GAA Social
Abbeydorney Gaa Social in Association with Abbeydorney Ladies Football Club will be held on Saturday 31st January at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Music by Celebrations with Disco by Big Jim Regan (Kilmoyley). Tickets will cost €30 each.
Annual Convention
Please note that their is a change of time regarding our Annual AGM which will be held at 2pm on Sunday 14th December.
Kerry U16 Medal Presentation Night
On Saturday last the Kerry U16 Medal Presentation Awards were held at Ballyroe Heights Hotel with Daniel O'Leary, Stephen O'Connor, Chris McCarthy and Daniel O'Mahoney all receiving medals for representing Kerry on their win this year.
Cancellations
Junior Hurling Championship Final Abbeydorney vs. St Brendans was cancelled on short notice on Friday night last. A lot of players had taken off work on Saturday to make the match. Apologies to all concerned but this match was fixed for a few weeks and should not have been cancelled.
County U21 Hurling Championship Semi Final: St Brendans 1-13 Abbeydorney 0-8 Venue John Joe Sullivan Park Ballyheigue on Sunday 30th November
Despite the late start this match was played in ideal conditions in Ballyheigue with the pitch in excellent condition on Sunday afternoon - full credit to Ballyheigue Club Officals. St Brendans were first to score and up 5 point to no score when Darragh O'Connell opened O'Dorneys score with 2 pointed frees with Abbeydorney caught on a number of occasions lack of concentration in the first half with St Brendans punishing them several times for their mistake. St Brendans had Tim Hannafin 0-5 Alan Kelly 0-1, Stephen Leen 0-1 and John Galvin 0-1 while Abbeydorney had Darragh O'Connell 0-4 at half time.
Abbeydorney were awarded free for a foul on Padraig Kelly from the throw in and Darragh O'Connell pointed from 70 yards out.Tim Hanafin's return from injury paid off for St Brendans because he was on form from frees and play adding 3 good points from frees with Abbeydorney heavily dependant on Darragh O'Connells free taking scoring all points for Abbeydorney and an excellent sideline cut but the crucial score came midway through the second half when St Brendans sent a ball accros O'Dorneys goal mouth and after a number of deflections St Brendans managed to score a good goal with the Ardfert side much more balanced all over the field and will play Crotta O'Neills in the final who defeated Lixnaw in Abbeydorney on Sunday morning.
Team Panel: Jason Fealy, James O'Connor, Eoin Egan, John B Meehan, Danny McDonagh , Brian O'Leary, PJ Keane, Darragh O'Connell (0-8), Brian Leen, John M Fitzgerald, Conor Hayes, Joe McCarthy, Damo Healy, Simon Egan.
Subs: Padraig Dignan for Conor Hayes, Jason Dowling for Damo Healy.
Referee: John Hennesy Ballyduff.
Music at GAA Clubhouse on Saturday 6th DJ Jer OBrien, Sunday 7th December Moss Hannon.
Lotto Bonus Noumber Winner: Kathleen Hayes Riverside
James Griffin Farewell Rally in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital will be held on 6th December @ Tomáisins Bar , Lisselton. Live Bands and DJs Contact 087 2693585
News 23rd November 2008
County U21 Hurling Championship: Abbeydorney 0-8 Kilmoyley 0-5 Venue Abbeydorney Saturday 22nd November.
Played in very misty conditions with Kilmoyley club agreeing to play the match at Abbeydorney. In a very low scoring game with the backs and Midfielders defending very well on both sides, Abbeydorney's first half performance against the breeze keeping Kilmoyley 0-3 apiece at half time paid off for the black and Amber boys with some sterling performances from John B Meehan, and PJ Keane setting up attack after attack in the forward line, but we have to mention James O'Connor with his side step and defending on numerous occasions.
Abbeydorney's hard working partnership of Darragh O'Connell and Padraig Kelly standing out for Abbeydorney with Brian Leen and Joe McCarthy and Simon Egan playing well in the forward line. Abbeydorney scores came from Darragh O'Connell (0-2), and a good point from Padraig Kelly on the run while Kilmoyley's scores Jason Fealy, James Godley, and Adrian Ryle (0-1) each.
Abbeydorney had the aid of a slight breeze in the second half and added 2 points from frees from Darragh O'Connell with Andy McCarthy scoring a good point at the other end. Joe McCarthy and Brian Leen battled hard to get Abbeydorney's next 2 points with Brian O'Leary and Simon Egan working hard. Kilmoyley's Adrian Ryle did well to get his next point despite being well marked, Darragh O'Connell finished with a point from a free for O'Dorney to give a 3 point advantage but Kilmoyley kept attacking in waves and were awarded a penalty in the closing minutes of this match but referee Pat Sheehy Causeway over ruled the penalty decision after warning both sides not to break the penalty line until the penalty was taken with the result being a throw in at the 21 yard line with Abbeydorney defending well in the final few minutes. Abbeydorney will play St Brendan's in the Semi Final possibly next week - keep in touch with Club Officials.
Team Panel: Jason Fealy, John B Meehan, Eoin Egan, James OConnor, PJ Keane, Brian O'Leary, Danny McDonagh, Padraig Kelly, Darragh O'Connell, Simon Egan, John Mike Fitzgerald, Conor Hayes, Brian Leen, Jason Dowling.
Subs Paul O'Connor for Simon Egan (inj), Damo Healy for Jason Dowling, Jason Dowling for John Mike Fitzgerald.
Referee Pat Sheehy Causeway.
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Tony Maunsell presenting best improved hurler medal to Jamie O'Donnell Herbert on Friday night last at the U8 and U10 training session.
The trainers involved with the U8 and U10 hurlers are: Timmy Spillane, Barry Sheehan, David Moore, Tony Maunsell, T.J. McElligott and James Clifford |
Mass for Deceased Members
A mass for Deceased Members will be held next Monday 24th November 7.30pm at St Bernard's Church Abbeydorney.
Fixtures
County Junior Hurling Championship final Abbeydorney vs. St Brendans is down to be played next Saturday 29th November no details re time or venue also the County U21 Hurling Championship is due to be played keep in contact with Club Officers
Abbeydorney/ Kilflynn Men's Annual Retreat will be held 0n Wednesday 3rd December 2008 @ 8pm at Ardfert Retreat Centre.
Knock Vigil Trip
A bus for Knock night Vigil will be held on Sunday 9th December 2008, Bus will leave Abbeydorney @ 3.30pm.
Contact Flavin Bus Hire 064 47221.
Shannow Ladybirds Guides
On behalf of all ladybirds past and present, we would like to thank Cathy Murnane, Esther Leen, and Brenda Dowling for generously volunteering their time in setting up and running the Shannow Lady Bird Unit for the past 10 years.
Due to fantastic turnout at our recent opening night, The Shannow Lady Birds Unit is at a Maximum capacity and regretfully will not be able to take any more members this year. If you would like to put your child's name on the list for 2009 please text 086 1603001 Denise Conway Carmody.
Wishing A Speedy Recovery
And we wish a Speedy recovery to young hurler Alex O'Mahoney recovering in hospital also to Coursing Club Chairman Tom Kearney who is recovering from a hip operation - not a bad name for a dog Tom (hip hip for the cause)
BEST OF LUCK
Wishing the best of luck to Kerins O'Rahillys Club in the replay of the AIB County Senior Football Championship.
Music
Music at the Clubhouse next Sunday 30th November Terminal 2 from 7-9 and Danny Goggins after.
Lotto Bonus Number
Winner Eileen Conway Kilbricane
News 17th November
AIB County Senior Football Championship Final: Kerins O'Rahillys 2-8, Mid Kerry 2-8 (draw) Replay fixed for Sunday 30th November
Convention Notice
Abbeydorney GAA Club will hold their AGM on Sunday 14th December at 2.30pm at GAA Clubhouse. Please note that all Nominations and Motions forms must be returned by next Sunday 23rd November to Club Secretary John Joe Fealy by 9pm, All welcome to Attend.
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| Abbeydorney Minors give a coaching session to U8 to U10s at St Senans indoor facilities on every Friday night. More pictures here |
Kerry County Convention will be held on Monday 15th December at7.30pm
Mass for Deceased Members
Mass for Deceased members will be held on Monday 24th November at St Bernards Church Abbeydorney at 7.30pm
North Kerry Hurling Board Juvenile Presentation Night
The North Kerry Hurling Board Juvenile Presentation night will take place at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday December 5th at 8.30pm. Player of Match Awards for all Finals will be presented.
Congratulations
Congratulationss to Kilgarvan on their win in Munster Junior Hurling Championship over Emly Tipperary 3-11 to 3-10
Fixtures
U21 Hurling Championship Q/F: Abbeydorney vs. Kilmoyley next Saturday 22nd November; no venue or time available.
Junior Hurling Championship Final: Abbeydorney vs St Brendans will be played on Weekend 29th / 30th November
Music at GAA Clubhouse
Music on Sunday Steve Donegan Bonus Number at Clubhouse TJ Hannon Ballysheen.
News 10th November
Bord Na nÓg News
Under 8 and Under 10 Hurling training is on in St Senans hall every Friday evening from 7-8pm. All Children to be at St Senans hall for 6.45pm. There is a charge of ?2 per child for cost of hall. All Children up to 10 years are welcome.
Contact Numbers Mike Leahy 087 1336127 Timmy Spillane 087 9063897.
County Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final: Abbeydorney 4-7, St Pats 2-4 Venue Lewis Road Killarney Saturday 8 Nov.
Abbeydorney Junior team had a very tough battle with St Pats on Saturday evening last with St Pats corner forwards rattling the net in the first quarter with St Pats playing with the aid of the breeze. Abbeydorney were off target with a number of frees and play with Tim Fealy scoring Abbeydorneys only 2 points before half time St Pats 2-2, O'Dorney 0-2
In the seond half Bernard McElligott went in Centre back and he made a big improvement in the back line and David Nolan having a mighty game at centre field and Fergal Roche Battling with great spirit Abbeydorney finaly got the better of a tough St Pats team with points from Barry Sheehan, Liam O'Sullivan, and Paul McElligott.
Barry Sheehan was first to score with a well taken goal to turn the game for Abbeydorney, Paul McElligott sent in a high ball and it deflected off the keeper into the net. Tom O'Connell and Liam O'Sullivan finished with 2 more goals. This was a much better second half effort by the minor team despite playing with the bare number of players all through the year with a number of players making a comeback.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Danny McDonagh who suffered a broken thumb in the match. Abbeydorney's best players were Fergal Roche, Paul and Bernard McEilligott and David Nolan at midfield and Subs Danny McDonagh and Padraig Kelly.
Team Panel: Kevin Nolan, Mike Leahy, Niall O'Connell, David Clifford, Fergal Roche, David Moore, Chris O'Brien, David Nolan, Bernard McElligott, Paul McElligott, Tom O'Connell, Paudie Dineen, Liam O'Sullivan, Barry Sheehan, Tim Fealy,
Subs: Bill Maunsell, Padraig Kelly, Danny McDonagh, Conor Kearney, Mossie Leahy, Tom Guerin, Jason Fealy.
No Date for final
Referee: John BUFF Egan Kilgarvan
Coiste Siamsa All-Ireland Final: Cork Gardai 1-12 Limerick Gardai 1-11 with Garda David Nolan Abbeydorney lining out at Half back and Ronan O'Connor Ballyduff at centre back having an excellent game with Gerry O'Connor (Cork hurler) the difference between the teams with David playing for Limerick Gardai.
21st Birthday Celebrations to Grainne Dowling Kilbrickane who celebrated her 21st at GAA Clubhouse last Friday night.
Music at Clubhouse: Saturday 15th November Con O'Sulivan, Sunday 16th DJ Jer O'Brien.
Lotto Bonus Number Winner: Angela O'Sullivan, Riverside
News 2nd November 2008
Minor Hurling Championship Final ( Sean Lovett Cup ): Abbeydorney 1-10 Kilmoyley 0-10 Venue Ballyheigue
Saturday 1st November 2008.
Abbeydorney Minor team of 2008 completed a treble win on Saturday last in Ballyheigue and have won all games throught the year. Abbeydorney had players from Tralee , Cordal, and Castlegregory 4years ago when the numbers were very low and they kept adding trophys each year but this was their final ambition to win the Minor Hurling Championship this year and the team prepared excellently throught the year.
Match Report
Abbeydorney had a free on Daniel O'Leary in the opening minutes which Darragh O'Connell pointed from 60yards out, Kilmoyley responded with a point from Conor Fitzell sideline cut and Darragh O'Connell and Conor Fitzell exchanged points to give point for point at each end. Daniel O'Leary struck back with a excellent point from the side line when John B O'Halloran pointed 2 frees for Kilmoyley. Abbeydorney sent in a high ball into the Kilmoyley keeper who let it slip from his hand and the in rushing Daniel O'Mahoney made no mistake to slip it in the net. Edmund Griffin and Darragh O'Connell exchanged points at each end and John B O'Halloran finished the first half with a pointed free. Abbeydorney 1-4 Kilmoyley 0-6.
In the second half Kilmoyley took the lead with 2 points from Conor and Luke Fitzell to give Kilmoyley the lead for the first time but Daniel O'Leary rattled back with a long range point and Timoty O'Brien had a good point for Kilmoyley and with 8 minutes left on the clock Abbeydorney finally got the better of Kilmoyley with points from Daniel OLeary, Brian Leen and Padraig Dignan 1 each and 2 points from Darragh O'Connell with Conor Fitzell adding the final point for Kilmoyley.
PJ Keane and James O'Connor were best players in the back line and Daniel OLeary was best player in the forward line.
Darragh O'Connell accepted the cup from Joe Walsh Hurling Officer and did he give us a speech in Irish and English!
Daniel O'Leary was presented with Man of Match award presented by John Joe Fealy.
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Team Panel: Liam Cleary, Stephen O'Connor, Chris McCarthy, Robert Murphy, PJ Keane, Danny McDonagh, Darragh O'Connell, Padraig Kelly, Padraig Dignan, Brian Leen, Daniel O'Leary, Daniel OMahoney, Damien Healy, Jason Fealy,
Subs: John MacKenna for Damien Healy, Robert Colbert, Jer Meehan, Tony Cunningham, Andrew Egan, Paul O'Connor. |
See pictures from Minors win and celebration here
Ladies Minor Football 11 aside Championship Final 2008: Abbeydorney 5-8 Milltown 2-5 Venue BallyricKard Tralee.
Abbeydorney Minor ladies team brought home their first trophy of the year on Sunday morning last with Sinead MacAssey, Ciara Neenan, Tara OSullivan, Rosie Young and sub Siadbhe Horgan very impressive for Abbeydorney.
Player of the match went to Rosie Young and Ciara Neenan accepted the Trohy afterwards.
Team Panel: Shauna Cunningham, Tara O'Sullivan, Ciara Neenan (capt), Laura Dunne, Erin Sheehan, Sinead Mackessy(1-3), Laura Collins, Rosie Young (0-3), Sharon O'Mahoney, Deirdre Lawlor, Norma Brassil.
Subs: Saidbhe Horgan (3-1), Emma Horgan(0-1), Sinead O'Sullivan, Siobhan Diggins, Ciara Maunsell.
Shannow Family Resource Centre Montanagay Abbeydorney
Are you interested in learning to paint with acrylics?
Art classes coming soon at Shannow Family Resource Centre.
For details contact Cathy O'Sullivan @ 0667198018
Results of GAA Club 6 Monthly Draw 2nd November
1st €1000. Geraldine Stack Riverside,
2nd €250. Paul Behan Ballymacquin,
3rd €150. Mary Leen Abbeydorney
4th €100. Ann Ross Ballyduff.
Thank You For Your Support
Music at Clubhouse Saturday 8th November: The Rambler ( Abbeydorney Golf Society Presentation also).
Sunday Music to be arranged.
Bonus Lotto Winner: Kathleen Hayes Riverside
