25 Feb 11
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 25th Feb. Number drawn were 5,7,12,14. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Jane Sheehan Fossa, €50 Michael Jones Leam, €40 each Teresa Crowley Gortnaglough, John Moriarty Coom and Catherine Murphy Rockchapel.. Sellers Prize Gneeveguilla Post Office. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 1,9,22 and 27. Next week we draw €20,000 jackpot, plus all the small prizes
Results of the 1st leg of winter 5k in the Demesne are here.
2nd leg is on Saturday next at 11am.
Kerry Sporthall games are on this Saturday in Kenmare.
18 Feb 11
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 18th Feb. Number drawn were 3,9,10,20. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Ben Noonan Knocknagree, €50 Michael & Bridget Dineen Clounts, €40 each Niall Moynihan Glenflesk,Pat Monihan Knockduragh and Mark & John Donovan c/o Sheehans bar.Surplus prizes of €100 Sean Murphy Glenflesk and Peter& Mary Millstreet Bingo. Next week we have €20,000, €1,000 bonus prize and €420 in lucky dip prizes. Sellers Prize Dennehy's bar. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 2,6,19 and 21.
Our two relay team boys under 12 and 13 won gold at the Munster Indoor Championships in Nenagh last weekend. Brian Murphy won with both teams and also got silver in 60m.With Brian under 12 were Cian McCarthy, Gary Cronin, CAthal Collins. Under 13 Brian had Christopher O'Donoghue, Patrick Warren and Darragh Moynihan.
At the Wild West Run on the old Kenmare road last Saturday, Simon Mangan was 3rd man and John Barrett 4th. Brid Stack was 2nd female, Briget Flynn 3rd and Annette O'Brien 5th.
All roads lead to the Denesne Killarney on next Saturday morning for the first of our 5k races. Start time 11am, entries from 10am in the old Mon port rd. The series will continue each Saturday same time, same place until 19th March when the prizes will be given.
11 Feb 11
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 11th Feb. Number drawn were 2,14,21,25. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Mike Kelleher Knocknagree, €50 James Foley Lawlors cross, €40 each Brian & Mary O'Connor the Forge, Mary Fleming Kiskeam and Denny & Karen c/o Petro's.Surplus prizes of €100 Sean Murphy Glenflesk and Peter& Mary Millstreet Bingo. Next week we have €20,000 again, plus 2 extra 100€ prizes. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 8,13,14 and 29.
Well done this week to Ciara Kenneally and David Gleeson who both won gold at the Munster inter-county cross-country relays in Kilnaboy Co. Clare last Sunday. Patrick Warren and Dean Crowley were on the Kerry teams which came 2nd. Well done to all.
Eilish Fitzpatrick goes in the National Senior Indoors at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast at the weekend.
The dates for our winter series of 10k road races in Killarney are as follows: Feb 26th, Mar 5th, 12th, 19th. All start at 11am.
No training this Friday night in account of Fr. Brownes celebrations.
05 Feb 11
No winner of our lotto jackpot of 19,600. Number drawn were 4,10,18,30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Paul Daly Barleymount, €50 Julia O'Donoghue Jibb, €40 each Betty Teahan Coom, Tim Flemming Gneeveguilla, Anits O'Riordan Bawnard. Sellers Prize Tadgh O'Donoghue Barraduff. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 12,15,17 and 19. Next week we draw €19,800 jackpot, €1,000 bonus.
Take note of our winter league in Killarney, dates are 26th Fev, 5th, 12th and 19th March at 11am each day.
The annual Jack O'Keeffe Boherbue to Kiskeam 4mile road race is on Easter Monday at 2pm. Juveniles at 12 noon.
21 Jan 11
This is a note to remind those who hold yearly tockets in our lotto, that the time has come to fix up with the club for the coming year. We wish to thank you all so much for supporting our lotto which keeps the club going. The jackpot is €19,400 at the moment so it is well worth winning.
Membership to the club is also due at the moment, €15 per child, €20 per adult. I am sure you have all paid at this stage of the year.
Dates of fixtures: Gneeveguilla AC winter road league in the Demesne Killarney on Sat Feb 26th, Mar 5th, 12th and 19th at 11am each morning. Registar in the old Monestry 10am onwards, €5 each race. Prizes given on the last day.
Easter Monday Annual Jack O'Keeffe 4 mile rd race Boherbue to Kiskeam 2pm.
Munster Indoor Juvenile championships in Nenagh for under 9 to under 13, Feb 19th & 20th.
Munster Indoor Juvenile championships in Nenagh for under 14 to under 19, Feb 26th & 27th.
20 Jan 11
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 14th Jan. Number drawn were 2,7,12,17. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Michael O'Donoghue Knocknageeha, €50 Patsy O'Connor Tournonaugh, €40 Liz Spillane Headford, Kenny Dwyer Kilcummin and Caroline Hurley Killarney. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 8,21,26 and 28. Next week we draw €19,400 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize.
Well done to David O'Keeffe who had a great race in the All-Ireland in Tullamore last Sunday coming 9th overall in the under 15 race. Also Ed Murphy 25th in the National Novice, while Catherine Kiely was in the first 20 in the ladies race, a race AnnaMeria Costelloe fell in.
Next weekend Sheila O'Donoghue and Mike Browne compete in the National Masters in Nenagh on Saturday and Eilish Fitzpatrick competes in the Ireland Games also in Nenagh on Sunday.
The training commenced last week in most places and was very well attended, for details ring 087 9339087 or 064 7756309.
11/Jan/11
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 7th Jan. Number drawn were 4,11,12,28. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Christina Moynihan Headford, €50 Danny Dillane and Daniel Hickey, €40 David Sheehan Maulikevane, Nellie Collins Bawnard, Tadgie Murphy Newquarter. Sellers Prize Dillanes Garage. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 1,10,24 and 27. Next week we draw €19,200 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize.
Well done to Mel O'Callaghan on jumpin 2,80 in the Pole Vault in Nenagh on Sunday last.
Best of luck to those from the club who travel to Tullamore on Sunday next for their rescheduled All-Ireland cross-country.
Training resumes this week for everybody. Rinf 087 9339087 or 064 7756309 for all a details.
08/Jan/11
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 30th Dec. Number drawn were 2,24,26,28. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Daniel & Cait O'Mahoney Tureen, €50 Kevin O'Connell Scartaglin, €40 each Mairead Horgan Gortnaprosses, Donald Riordan Knocknagree and JohnCoffey Faha. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 7,13,23 and 30. Next week we draw €19,000 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize, so buy now.
We had some 24 runners in Beaufirt on New Years Day in the 10k. Overall placings of our athletes were: 3rd Robert Purcell, 5th Simon Mangan, 7th & 1st O45 John Barrett, 16th Robert Purcell Jnr, Catherine Kiely 3rd lady & 23rd overall, Seamus Murphy 29th, Mattie Angland 38th, Tony Foley 41st, Caroline Murphy 55th &1st O45, Brigid Flynn 60th, Niamy O'Shea 64th, Mike Dineen 65th, Annette O'Brien 67th, Breeda Barrett 73rd, Liz McGillicuddy 77th, David Enright 78th, Christine Purcell 82nd, Eileen Sweeney 83rd, Marie Murphy 85th, Eileen Coffey 87th, Breeda Mulryan 88th, Susan Dineen 89th, Josie O'Sullivan 90th, Fidelis O'Shea 93rd. The full results can be seen here
The club wishes to welcome Robert and the Purcell family into the club and also Niall Collins from North Cork.
Happy New Year to all.
23/12/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 23rd Dec. Number drawn were 5,6,16,20. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Marguerite O'Connor Rathmore Townland, €50 Moire Murphy Boherbue, €40 each Jer Dunlea Barna, Mike Moriarty Coom and Joe Murphy Mallow. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 7,20,25 and 216.Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Christmas Hamper Denis Donnelly Coom. Next week we draw €18,800 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize and lucky dip prizes.
Great performances by Ed Murphy, John Barrett, Mattie Angland, Mike Brown, AnnaMeria Costelloe, Brigid Flynn, Annette O'Brien, Liz McGillicuddy at the Fannanfore road race on St. Stephens Day.
Best of luck to all our readers for the new year, which starts with the Beaufort 10km road race on New Years day at 2pm.
17/12/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 17th Dec. Number drawn were 4,5,24,28. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket John Kelleher Ballydesmond, €50 Roland Sauter Killarney, €40 each Brigid McAuliffe Sliamh Luachra Estate, Nora Mary McCarthy Post Office and Oliver Moynihan Gullane. We had no winner of the bonus prize -the numbers drawn were 5,18,25 and 29. Sellers prize Danny O'Sullivan. Christmas Hamper Nora Corbett Rathmore. Next week we draw €18,600 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize and the last of our Christmas Hampers. Congratulations to all our winners.
All the athletics at the weekend were cancelled due to the weather. The big event this weekend is the Farranfore to Firies 4 mile road race on St Stephens day at 12 noon.
Wishing all my readers a Happy Christmas and good wishes for the New Year.
14/05/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on the 14th May. Number drawn were 3,8,15,25. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Niall O'connor Knocknagree, €50 Shane Warren Scrahanaville, €40 each Marion Curtin Boherbue, Martin O'Riordan c/o Alps and Edward McSweeney Knocknagree. We had one winner of the bonus prize - Peggy Buckley Knocknagree had the correct numbers drawn which were 4,6,11 and 16.Congratulations to her. Sellers prize Sheila Dobbins. Next week we draw €12,400 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize and very good consolation prizes.
Two big days out this coming weekend. On Saturday the Munster colleges are on in CIT. We have the following qualifiers: MelO'Callaghan, Aidan O'Sullivan, Shane McAuliffe, Miceal O'Neill, David O'Keeffe, Andrew McCarthy, Mairead O'Neill, Rita Casey, Hannagh O'Sullivan, Eimear Foley, Niamy Joy and Danielle Vaughan. Next Sunday is our open sports day in Riocht track, a massive crowd is expected as this is the first open sports of the year. Note events will start on time as there are some 100 events on the program. See you there.
07/05/10
No winner of our big lotto jackpot on Friday 7th May. Numbers drawn were 8, 18, 19, 24. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Ted Feehan Newmarket, €50 Martin O'Riordan c/o Alps, €40 each Margaret Looney Killarney, Lauren Kenneally Fossa and Mary O'Connor Lismire. Sellers prize Sheila Dobbins. Bonus prize not won, numbers drawn were 2, 14, 23, 24. Next week we offer €12,200 jackpot, €1,000 bonus and lucky dips.
At the county juvenile championships we scored as much as any other year but this year both St.Brendans and Tralee Harriers were away up, so we had to settle for 3rd place. Well done to the two clubs who beat us and congratulations to all our winners, too numerous to mention in these notes, but all the results are listed on KERRYATHLETICS website.
Our athletes did really well at the South Munster schools during the week; they will be going again this week, best of luck to them.
Don't forget our open sports for May 23rd in Riocht track; we have a fine junvenile programme of some 75 events, starting with the throws at 12noon.
30/04/10
No winner of our big lotto jackpot on Friday 30th April. Numbers drawn were 9,14,22,24. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Denis Lynch Beaufort. €50 Pauline Leader Rathcoole, €40 each Margaret Brosnan Lyreoune, Yvonne Finnigan Gullane and Kayla Murphy Gneeveguilla. Sellers Prize Sheila Dobbins. Bonus Prize not won, numbers drawn were 6,19,20,26. Next week we offer €12,000 jackpot and €1,000 bonus prize.
We did very well at the county championships in Riocht last Sunday and we are well up there in the running for top club with next Sunday to go.
Well done to our athletes who won at the Kerry colleges this week, they were: Mel O'Callaghan, Niamy Joy, Rita Casey, Niamy & Catherine Coffey, Catriona O'Sullivan and Eimear Foley. Good luck to all of them in South Munster this week.
We have our open sports finally fixed for Sunday May 23rd in Riocht track at 1pm.
16/04/10
No winner of our big lotto jackpot on Friday 16th April. Number drawn were 1,13,20,30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Sean O'Connor Umeraboy, €50 Noreen Lehane Knocknagree, €40 each Nora & Bob Nagle Rathbeg, Elaine Kearney Quarry Cross and Austin & Tim c/o Reens Garage. Sellers prize - Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 3,18,20,24. We forgot to draw the hamper last night, it will be drawn on the 23rd. The prize nexr week is €11,600. €1,000 bonus plus lucky dip.
Dates to remember are May 2nd & 9th County championships, May 30th Gneeveguilla open Sports, all in Riocht track.
26/03/10
No winner of our big lotto jackpot on Friday 26th March. Number drawn were 5,10,14,23. €50 yearly ticket Shaun McCarthy Leam. €50 Kathleen Barry Tureenamult, €40 each Donal Vaughan Ballydesmond, Sheila Dobbins Sliamh Luachra and John and Georgina Barry Tureenamult. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 1,3,25,29. Sellers prize Aeneas O'Leary. Next weeks jackpot is €11,000 with €1,000 bonus prize.
We had a good day at the Munster Masters Road Races in Rathkeale last Sunday. Mike Browne won his age group, John Barrett was 2nd over 40. Vincent McGaley and Mattie Angland were on the medal winning Kerry team.
The 20th annual Jack O'Keeffe festival of road races takes place in Kiskeam this Easter Monday commencing with the Juveniles at 12 noon, the walk is 1pm and the big race from Boherbue to Kiskeam at 2pm. We want to see all our members turning up for these races as the programme costs a heap of money to host.
The Good Friday run in Killarney also reatures juvenile road races at 7pm at the Market cross.
There is a club day from 10am to 1pm in Riocht track this coming Saturday. Note only children of competition age need turn up. The age groups catered for are boys & girls born in 1992, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02. The events are sprints, middle distance, long jump, high jump, triple jump, hurdles, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, walks & ball throw. Note the start is 10am and parents are asked to help out.
19/03/10
No winner of our big lotto on Friday 19th March. The numbers drawn were 12,16,20,25. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Margaret Collins Knocknaloman, €50 Ted Murphy Coom, €40 each Yvonne Crean Sliabh Luachra, Sam Yousef Killarney and Donal O'Connell Shanballa. Sellers prize Karen O'Mahoney. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 4,7,19,20. Next week we offer €10,800 with €1,000 bonus prize, so buy now!
Well done to all our athletes who went to Nenagh on last Saturday to the postponed Munster Indoor Championships. AnnaMeria Costelloe: 1st 3000mSenior in 11.1min. Sheila O'Donoghue: 1st Shot & 2nd 60m, long jump & high jump O40, Colm Rothery: 1st 800m O50, Mike Browne: 1st 800m, 1500m, 300m O65, Vincent McGaley: 2nd 200m O50. A good days work.
We had the biggest representation ever in Ballycotton last Sunday when some 25 of athletes faced the starter. Results: Tony O'Grady : 00:57:03; Sean Cahillane: 01:00:34,Robert Kennedy: 01:01:36, Seamus Murphy: 01:08:30, Hugh McKenzie-Vass: 01:09:53, John Broderick: 01:10:59, Mattie Angland: 01:11:49, Tony Foley: 01:13:46, Mike Sandover: 01:19:41, Mary O'Connell: 01:21:06, Denis Cremin: 01:21:39, Brid Stack: 01:24:50 Mike Stack: 01:25:56, Melanie Sandover: 01:25:47,Ted Feehan: 01:27:03, Nora Flynn: 01:29:14
Amy Moriarty: 01:32:18, Mary T O'Connell: 01:32:38, Aileen Buckley: 01:32:39, Niamh O'Shea: 01:37:30
Tracy Coyne: 01:37:31, Liz Downey: 01:44:40, James O'Mahony: 01:47:58
12/03/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday 12th March, numbers drawn were 1,4,18,20. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Nono Murphy Gneeveguilla, €50 Catherine Finn Mastergeeha, €40 each Joan Brosnan Mausrour, Michelle Browne Lacka and Seamus O'Brien Gneeveguilla. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 1,7,10,21. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Next weeks Jackpot will be €10,600 with €1,00 bonus prize.
Well done to Catherine Kiely, Sheila O'Donoghue and Eilish Fitzpatrick on picking up county awards, Patrick Warren & Rita Casey on getting club awards, Ed Murohy and Marguerite O'Connor National League awards and Tom Joe O'Donoghue on getting Hall of Fame at the County Board Social on Saturdal night.
A word of praise for David O'Keeffe who came 19th in the All-Ireland schools Cross Country in CIT last Saturday.
Our athletes were in the medals at the Munster road championships in Ballyea near Ennis last Sunday. Anna Meria Costelloe was 2nd Novice, and with Breeda and Siobhan Barrett and Niamh O'Sullivan of Riocht, they got 3rd county. The men also did well with Ed Murphy & Jogn Barrett scoring on the winning Kerry team. And Ed Murphy, Sean Cahillane and Jonathon Lennistone scoring on a Kerry Novice which came 3rd.
We had to give best to a strong St Brendans outfit at the county sportshall athletics finals in the Green last Saturday. We had however many fine performances during the course of the day. Individual medals were won by Ava Burke, Kate Maher, Donal O'Sullivan, Maeve O'Connor, Sinead Warren 2, Kate Dennehy Fintan O'Connor Lauren Kenneally all gold. Maeve O'Connor,Ian O'Connor, Lauren Kenneally, Ciara Kennelly, Ava Burke, Brian O'Keeffe Conlon O'Leary 2, Brenda Murphy, Marlyn O'Leary, Andrew Cronin, all silver. Ciara Kennelly, Ana Bellew, Conlon O'Leary, Sean O'Sulivan 2, Rachel Fitzgerald, Lauren Kenneally, Maeve O'Connor, Shane Warren, Anna Clifford, Ruth Cremin, Brian O'Keeffe and Tomas O'Neill all bronze. Relay winners under 9 Laura Moynihan, Grace Kelly, Maeve O'Connor and Ciara Kenneally. Under 11 boys Donal O'Sullivan, Fintan O'Connor, Denis O'Connor and Daniel O'Mahoney. In 2nd place were girls under 10 Anna Clifford, Katie Murphy, Cloe Fitzgerald and Niamh Quinn. Under 12 girls and boys Ruth Cremin, Sinead Warre, Catherine Daly, Cliona Ducey, Brian O'Keeffe, Michael Vaughan, Gearoid Looney and Donal O'Sullivan.
Next Sunday we have a big crowd going in hte Ballycotton 10mile and we have a crowd going to Nenagh for the Senior, Junior and Masters postponed Munster Indoor Championships, good luck to all.
06/03/10
No winner of our big lotto jackpot on Friday 6th March, numbers drawn were 10,12,13,18. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Mary Hickey Gneeveguilla Village, €50 Riocht Athletic Club, €40 each Donagh Fitzpatrick Knocknagree, Aine O'Shea Barraduff and Christopher O'Connell Farranfore. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 5,19,23,28. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Next week were have €10,400 jackpot with €1000 bonus prize.
Pride of place this week goes to our medal winners in Nenagh at the Munster Indoor Championships, Mel O'Callaghan did outstanding to take 3rd in a highly competitive 60m. Hannah O'Sullivan was 2nd shot under 16; Shane McAulliffe 2nd shot under 19 and Eimear Foley 3rd 1500m under 17.
Tony Foley, Tony O'Grady, Brendan Lynch, Mary O'Connell and Nora Flynn all had a successful outing to Adare for the annual 10k road race, well done.
The fit4life continues in Gneeveguilla at 7pm on Friday nights, all welcome.
The Kerry Sportshall games are on in Trelee this Saturday at 11am.
Keep a slot open on Easter Monday for the annual Jack O'Keeffe road races in Kiskeam.
26/02/10
No winner of our big lotto jackpot on 26th Feb. Numbers drawn were 16,17,25,30. €50 yearly ticket Richie McAuliffe Gneeveguilla, €50 Betty Herlihy Gullane, €40 each Mike O'Connor c/o Dollinger, Bill O'Rahilly Knocknagree and Mick Kissane Mausrour. Sellers prize Betty Herlihy. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 17,22,25,29. Next week we offer €10,200 jackpot, with €1,000 bonus prize.
Our winter series is over for another year, what a success it was. Congratulations to all concerned with the whole venture, it was most enjoyable. Ed Murphy was overall winner, John Barrett 2nd and Niall Collins 3rd. John Foley & Hugh McKenzie-Vass were well placed too. Michael Stack, Seamus Murphy, Pat Cuffe, Michael Dineen, Vincent MvGaley and Mattie Angland were all prize winners in the mens section. Ladies to the fore were AnnaMeria Costelloe 1st, Mary O'Connell 4th, Brid Stack 5th, Breeda Barrett 6th, Niamh O'Shea 1st O35, Melanie Sanfover and Maggie O'Leary 1st & 2nd O40, Nora Flynn 1st O45, Nora Holand 1st O50, Aileen O'Brien 1st O55, plus the fit4life winners Deborah Daly, AnneMarie Sheehan, Sharon O'Sulivan, Matina O'Neill and Anne Horgan. A special thank you to all the workers who made the series such a success.
The fit4life group in Gneeveguilla have been in contact with organiser Maggie O'Leary and have decided on Friday evenings 7pm at the GAA field as their meeting point. For anyone interested in joining up Maggies phone number is 064-7756914. So come along. It was so nice to see dozens of Nora's Killarney group complete the winter series and take prizes last Saturday, you can do it too.
This week we applaud the following Kerry County award winners - Catherine Kiely Senior Cross Country; Eilish Fitzpatrick Junior track & field; Sheila O'Donoghue Master Track & Field; Rita Casey & Patrick Warren club awards.
The tickets for the awards social on March 13th in the Mount Brandon Hotel Tralee, can be had from Tom Joe O'Donoghue who is getting the Hall of Fame award that night also.
We were represented at the Munster Colleges cross-country in CIT last Friday. Tadgh Moore was 5th Senior and David O'Keeffe 8th Junior, both now go on to the All-Irelands later in the month in the same venue.
Next Saturday & Sunday our under 14 to under 19 athletes go to Nenagh for the Munster indoor championships, news on these next week.
Finally well done to all the boys and girls who won medals in the sportshall athletics last Sunday.
19/02/10
No winner of our big loitto on Friday 19th Feb. Numbers drawn were 7,22,26,29. €50 lucky dip yearly ticker Michael Lyne Clohane Tralee, €50 John Flemming Kilcummin, €40 each Margaret Coughlan Douglas, Brian & Mary O'Connor the Forge and Bill Kelleher Lacka. Sellers Prise Karen O'Mahoney. Bonus Prize not won, numbers drawn were 1,7,10,17. Next week the jackpot is €10,000 with €1,000 bonus prize.
The winter series of road races continued last Saturday in Killarney with another win for Ed Murphy, John Barrett was 2nd, Kenneth Barry 3rd, John Foley 4th, Hugh McKenzie-Vass 5th and Ger O'Shea from Caherciveen 6th. Others from the club well placed were Sean CAhillane, Michael Dineen and Vincent McGaley. AnnaMeria Costelloe won the ladies section, Caroline Murphy, Brid Stack, Maggie O'Leary, Melanie Sandover, Mary O'Connell, Nora Flynn, Deborah Daly, Catherine O'Sullivan, Shauna Ryan, Kerry Crowley and Niamh O'Shea all did well.
Fit4life is starting up again in Gneeveguilla on Tuesday nights, for times & a chat about the venture, ring Maggie at 064-7756914 anytime.
Well done to our teams who travelled to Boyle Co.Roscommon last weekend, Dean Crowley and Patrick Warren got gold, while Beatrice Casey got bronze.
Eilish Fitzpatrick was in Cardiff in the Celtic cup event on Sunday and came 2nd in the 60m. She goes to Birmingham to the AAA next weekend.
12/02/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Feb 12th.. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 10, 11. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Margureite O'Connor Rathmore Townland, €50 Hannah Vaughan Ballydesmond, €40 each Michael M Cronin Maughantourig, Seamus McCarthy Post Office and Derry O'Sullivan Cue Club. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 13, 17, 20, 28. Next week we offer €9,800 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize.
Ed Murphy won the 2nd leg of the winter road league in the Demesne last Saturday. Some 90 starters took to the road on a beautiful morning. Others from the club to do well were: John Barrett 3rd, Robert Kennedy 6th, John Foley 7th, Simon Mangan 8th, Seamus Murphy 1st over 40, Vincent McGaley 2nd over50, AnnaMeria Costello 1st lady, Olivia Fitzgerald 5th, Aileen Buckley 6th, Brid Stack & Mary O'Connell 1st & 2nd over 35. Melanie Sandover & Maggie O'Leary 1st & 2nd over 40. Aine Kelly 1st over 45.
The 3rd round takes place next Saturday at 11am.
Eilish Fitzpatrick wont he 60m & the 200m at the universities indoor championships in Nenagh last Saturday. She competes in CArdiff in the Celtic games next weekend.
Good luck to Beatrice CAsey, Dean Crowley and Patrick Warren all on the Kerry teams for the national cross-country relays in Boyle Co. Roscommon next Sunday.
05/02/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Feb 5th.. Numbers drawn were 3, 19, 28, 29. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Maureen Murphy Schrahannaveal, €50 Sinead Galvin Farranfore, €40 each JJ Herlihy Tuereencahill, Jimmy McGillicuddy Leam and Mark Coffey Cue Club Killarney. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 5, 7, 8, 29. Next week we offer €9,600 jackpot, €1,000 bonus plus consolations.
The training is still going strong, if anybody wants to join in Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, Boherbue or Fossa or want to fo to the track in Castleisland, just ring 064 7756309 or 087 9339087, anytime.
Eilish Fitzpatrick came through her biggest test to date when she qualified for the final of 60m at the National indoor championships in Belfast over the weekend. She eventually finished 6th in her first major senior competition, well done. She competes in the Irish Universities championship next weekend.
The first leg of the winter league was run last Saturday in Killarney Demesne, for full results click here. The next round is on this coming Saturday at 11am.
The Munster indoor championships were on in Nenagh over the weekend and we got the following medals: Brian Murphy 1st 60m under 11 and 3rd 600m under 11, David O'Connor 3rd shot under 13. the under 12 relay team of Christopher O'Donoghue, Brian Murphy, Donal O'Sullivan and Darragh Moynihan was 2nd.
At the Mallow 10miler last Sunday our athletes did the following times: Ed Murphy 60mins, Kenneth Barry 62mins, Fergal Barry 64mins, AnnaMeria Costello 66mins, Seamus Murphy & Hugh McKenzie-Vass 68min, Mattie Angland 72mins, Tony Foley 77mins, Mary O'Connell: 78mins, Michael Dineen 81mins, Nora Flynn 84 mins. It's hard going with some of these runners who did the Dungarvan 10mile last Sunday week, did the Demesne on Saturday and Mallow 10mile this Sunday.
Watch this space for news of our club sports hall championships to be held in Rathmore shortly.
The club offers its sincere sympathy to the Culloty family Firies on the death of our dear friend Martin. May God rest his soul.
29/01/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Jan 29th.. Numbers drawn were 15, 23, 28, 30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Caroline Murphy Scrahanfada, €50 Jerry Lyne Annabeg, €40 each Sheila Morris Pinewood, Ted Feehan Newmarket and Ann Barry Millstreet. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 4, 10, 28 30. Next week we offer €9,400 jackpot, €1,000 bonus.
Well done to the following athletes from the club: David O'Keeffe, Tadgh Moore, Niamy Joy and Eimear Foley who are doing so well in the schools cross-country, to Jonathon Lennistone, John Foley, Seamus Murphy, Breeda Barrett, Joan O'Sullivan, Anne Daly, Liz McGillicuddy, all running well in Farranfore.
We also had a gang in the Dungarvan 10 mile on Sunday, Robert Kennedy, Fergal Barry, High McKenzie-Vass, Mattie Angland, Michael Dineen, AnnaMeria Costello, Mary O'Connell, Nora Flynn and Olivia Fitzgerald. All completed the tough course in good time.
Next weekend is busy to say the least. On Saturday & Sunday the juvevniles go to Nenagh for the Munster Indoor championships, it's girls on the Saturday and boys on the Sunday. Eilish Fitzpatrick goes in the National senior 60m in the Odyssey in Belfast next weekend and we wish her the best in her first venture into senior competition. The winter series of road races take palce in Killarney Demesne each Satuday at 11am. Entries in the old Monastery. Come early. It's €5 to enter each race.
Training continues as follows: Mondays 7.45 Gneeveguilla, selected, Tuesday 7.30 Fossa, Wednesday 6.30 Boherbue, Friday 6pm Gneeveguilla tiny tots, Friday 7pm Rathmore all ages. Saturday Riocht track 11am everyone.
22/01/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Jan 22nd. Numbers drawn were 4, 22, 26, 29. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket John Kelleher Boherbue Comprehensive College, €50 Andy Hickey Knocknagree, €40 each Helen O'Rahilly Reaboy, Nuala O'Riordan Knocknagree and Rita Conway Dromiscane Millstreet. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 5, 10, 15 28. Next week we offer €9,200 jackpot, €1,000 bonus.
The AGM of the club is on in O'Callaghans Bar next Thursday night at 6.30pm, everyone welcome.
Well done to Sheila O'Donoghue and Mike Browne who won 6 medals at the National indoor championships in Nenagh last Sunday. Sheila won theShot Putt and was 3rd in the 60m; Mike won his medals in 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m.
All roads lead to Farranfore this Sunday for the 4mile road race which was postponed on St Stephens day. Note the starting time is 2pm.
Yearly lotto tickets are still on sale, if anyone wants one contact 087 9339087.
15/01/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Jan 15th. Numbers drawn were 6, 9, 16, 21. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Gene Guerin Boherbue, €50 David Murphy Schranaville, €40 each Denis Lynch Beaufort, Aaron Barry Tureenamult and Tom Fitzgerald Gneeveguilla Village.. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 1, 15, 22, 26. Next week we offer €9,000 jackpot, €1,000 bonus. Note there is still money outstanding for tickets, so we want all this paid up before the end of the month, otherwise your ticket will be taken out of the draw.
A busy weekend saw Eilish Fitzpatrick come 2nd in 60m National Junior indoor championships in Nenagh. Our cross-country runners were in Carrignavarr Co.Cork and did very well. Katie Maher, Brian Murphy and Cian McCarthy won gold with the county, while Dean Crowley and Patrick Warren back from Florida won silver. Catherine Kiely ran well in the senior race.
08/01/10
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Jan 8th. Numbers drawn were 1, 7, 8, 29. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Tony Dineen Rathduane, €50 Con O'Sullivan Knockreigh, €40 each Raymond Moynihan Annaskirtane, Tim Looney Cottage, and Mike O'Keeffe Bounard. Bonus not won, numbers were: 8, 14, 19, 24. Next week we offer €8,800 jackpot, €1,000 bonus.
We held a trianing session last Saturday which was badly attended, so we are waiting for the weather to clear before we resume again.
Best of luck to Eilish Fitzpatrick who goes in the 60m and 200m at the National Junior indoor championships in Nenagh this Saturday.
26/12/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Saturday Dec 26th. Numbers drawn were 2, 13, 25, 30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Ronan McAuliffe Gneeveguilla, €50 Timmy O'Connor The Forge, €40each Alan Cremin Newmarket, Michael Murphy Scrahanaville and Mary O'Donoghue Upper Croom. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 2, 12, 20, 23. Next Friday night 1st we draw, €8,400 jackpot, €1,000 bonus, and our very good lucky dip prizes. Our final Christmas Hamper for this year was won by David Moynihan Costcutter Shop.
The weather put paid to theFarrnafore road race on St Stephens Day and at this moment the Beaufort New Years day 10k may be a casualty, hope not.
The yearly tickets for the lotto are now due, any body who wants to join, please pay up now for our draw next Friday. Note those with yearly tickets have a special draw every week.
The Munster Indoor Championships are on in Nenagh this Sunday Jan 3rd, for Seniors, Masters and Juniors.
18/12/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Dec 18th. Numbers drawn were 6, 10, 22, 27. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Celine O'Connor Boherbue, €50 Elaine Keane Quarry Cross, €40each Tadghie Murphy New Quarter, Joe Buckey Sliamh Luachra and Kathleen Murphy Lisheen. Christmas hamper Oliver Moynihan Gullane. Bonus not won, numbers were: 3, 11, 23, 27. Sellers Prize Seamus McCarthy. Next week we offer, €8,200 jackpot, €1,000 bonus, a Christmas Hamper and lucky dip prizes.
The snow fell heavily on the runners at the Newmarket to Kanturk 5mile road race last Sunday. Our runners did very well and came home with several prizes. Ed Murphy was 5th overall, Seamus Murphy was 30th and 4th over 40, AnnaMeria Costelloe was 4th lady, Fergal Barry was 5th over 40, Ben Daly was 40th, Mattie Angland 54th, T.J Brosnan was 64th, Caroline Murphy was 1st over 45, Maggie O'Leary 1st over 40, John Jorgan 89th, Breeda Barret 2nd over 45, Ted Feehan 2nd over 65, Mike Dineen 11th over 45.
Next on the list of Christmas road races is Farranfore St Stephens day, note the starting time is 12noon.
Wishing all my readers a happy Christmas.
11/12/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Dec 11th. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 13, 25. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Catherine Finn Mastergeeha, €50 Denis Lawlor Gullane, €40each Con Murphy Cahirbarnagh, Paul Fogarty Quarry Cross and Maunie O'Leary Leam. Christmas hamper Maunie O'Leary.Bonus not won, numbers were: 8, 11, 14, 25. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Next week we offer, €8,000 jackpot, €1,000 bonus, a Christmas Hamper and lucky dip prizes.
All monies for the yearly tickets are now due, if any new people want to join, now is hteir chance, just ring 064-7756309 or 087-9339087.
Next Sunday we have the Newmarket to Kanturk road race, see you there.
Wishing all our readers of these notes, a Happy Christmas.
04/12/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Dec 4th. Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 10, 26. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Peggy Buckley Knocknagree, €50 Susan Daly Knocknageeha, €40each Jackie Carroll Kanturk, Dermot Cronin Lackabawn Killarney and Joan Moyniham Artigallavan. Christmas hamper Sean Kelly Knocknaboul. Bonus not won, numbers were: 1, 13, 18, 29. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Next week we offer, €7,800 jackpot, €1,000 bonus, a Christmas Hamper and our very popular lucky dip prizes.
Our runners did us proud in Coleraine Co.Derry last Sunday with Patrick Warren coming 4th under 11, Catherine Kiely 14th Novice, David O'Keeffe 33rd under 15, Tadgh Moore 60th under 17, and Ed Murphy 62nd novice. Both Patrick & Ed got team medals, Patrick with Munster and Ed with Kerry. Finally best wishes of the club go to the Irish team at the European cross-country championships in Santry this weekend.
27/11/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday 27th November, numbers drawn were: 6, 9, 19, 23. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Shauna McCarthy Leam. €50 Nora Mai Fleming Mountfalvey, €40 each Ned Casey Brosna, Evelyn Sheehan Mallow and Bertie Hickey Central Bar Knocknagree. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue; Bonus not won, numbers: 9, 12, 21 and 25. Next week we offer the following: €7,600 jackpot, €1,000 bonus, a Christmas hamper, two €50 and three €40, and a sellers prize. So buy your ticket now.
Our trip to Moyglass Co.Tipperary proved a fruitful one with Conor Crowley, Brian O'Keeffe and Sinead Warren taking medals, Mike Browne was successful in the Masters race. Shane Crowley and Michael Brosnan ran well under 13.
The very best of luck to Patrick Warren, David O'Keeffe, Tadgh Moore, Catherine Kiely and Ed Murphy who allk make the long trip to Co.Derry for the All-Ireland cross-country this weekend.
20/11/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday 20th Nov, numbers drawn:14, 18, 26, 28. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Denis Lynch Beaufort, €50 Mary T McCarthy Gneeveguilla Cross, €40 each Timmy Keane Glencollins, Ashley Campion Raheen and Mary O'Donoghue Upper Coom. Bonus not won, numbers: 2, 3, 10, 20. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Next week we offer €7,400 jackpot with €1,000 bonus drawn and our consolation prizes. Watch out for our Christmas hampers, the first of them will be drawn on Friday 4th Dec.
We had great performances in Kilbeggan at the All-Ireland cross-country last Sunday. Dean Crowley & Patrick Warren were 12th & 13th under 12. Were it not for the fact that Patrick had a mis-hap towards the end of the race, our club team of Dean, Patrick, David O'Connor and Colin O'Keeffe would surely have got in the medals., as it was were only beaten by 5 points out of the bronze.
David O'Keeffe ran the race of his life to finish 13th under 14, in the process he was a member of the Munster team which finished 2nd, and on the Kerry team which finished 1st.
Niamh Joy ran a stormer to finish 28th girls under 18.
Next Sunday we have the Munster 'B' juveniles in Moyglass Co.Tipperary at 12 noon. We are taking a big bus there, so all on board for our last big day out this season. Also in Moyglass we have the Masters championships, we will have a few in that.
13/11/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday 13th Nov, numbers drawn were: 2, 5, 11, 27. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Denny MacSweeney Kilsorcan, €50 Karen O'Mahoney c/o Petroa bar. €40 each to Noreen Lyons Currow, Jerry Murphy Lisheen and Mary & Tim O'Keeffe Gurteen Kanturk. Sellers prize Karen O'Mahoney. Bonus prize not won, numbers were: 6, 13, 15, 16. Next week we offer €7,200 with €1,000 bonus prize.
The first of our Christmas hampers will be drawn on Dec 4th, we will draw one on 11th, 18th and 23rd which is our last draw before Christmas. The club thanks all its supporters.
The big event this weekend was the lapping of the lakes road race in Killarney, as usual our club was well represented. John Barrett was 6th, Caroline Murphy 4th, Brid Stack 6th, Mary O'Connell 1st over 35, Maggie O'Leary won over 40, with Nora Flynn winning over 45. Seamus Murphy won over 40, with Brendan Joy 1st in schools. Marguerite O'Donoghue and Oliver Moynihan won the fit4life sections.
On Sunday morning some of these runners were out again at the 1/2 marathon through the Gap of Dunloe. Seamus Murphy was in 9th place with Denise Casey in 2nd place in the ladies section.
Best of luck to our under 12 boys who travel to Kilbeggan Co. Westmeath this Sunday for the All-Ireland cross-country. The team is Dean Crowley, Patrick Warren, David O'Connor and Colin O'Keeffe. David O'Keeffe and Niamy Joy also complete as members of the Munster team, we wish them the best.
06/11/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday 6th November, numbers drawn were: 7,9,21,26. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Sheila O'Donoghue Taur, €50 Daniel Heelan Lacka, €40 each John O'Riordan Glashakinleen, Joe Murphy Mallow and Betty Herlihy Gullane. Bonus prize not won, number were: 4,5,11,12. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Next week we offer €7,000 jackpot with €1,000 bonus prize.
We had a brilliant day at the Munster cross-country in Tralee racecourse on Sunday, where Patrick Warren won the under 11 race, other high class performances were turned in by Tadgh Moore 5th under 17th and David O'Keeffe 10th under 15. All these now go to Coleraine Co.Derry on Dec 6th for the All-Irelands. Others to run well on a very wet heavy course, were juveniles Adam Walsh, Conor O'Brien, Patrick Brosnan, Brian Brosnan, Cathal Collins, Gearoid Daly, Michael Brosnan, Dean Crowley, David O'Connor, Colin O'Keeffe, Conor Crowley, Risteard Clifford, Andrew McCarthy,Sinead Warren, Laura Kelly, Shannon O'Leary, Lauren Kenneally, Marlyn O'Leary and Niamh Joy who was badly injured during her race, we wish her a speedy recovery as she is due to run with the Munster team in Kilbeggan Co.Westmeath on the 22nd November.
Our intermediate ladies team of Caroline Murphy, Brid Stack, Maggie O'Leary and Martina O'Leary ran their hearts out to claim 2nd club and 3rd county in their 4,000m race.
All roads lead to Killarney this Saturday for the lapping of the lakes 10km road race. See you there.
30/10/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday October 30th, numbers drawn were: 1,2,18,19. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Peggy Buckley Knocknagree, €59 Nollaig Lucey Boherbue, €40 each John O'Keeffe Kanturk, Pa Nagle Knockduragh and Jack Murphy Kilquane. Seller prize Margaret Hayes. Bonus not won:2,8,17,27. Next week we have €6,800, with €1,000 bonus prize.
The Kerry cross-country season came to a close on Sunday last in the Killarney Demesne with the running of the relays; we had 4 boys teams and took medals in all of them. Boys were 2nd place in under 11,13 and 15. The boys who ran so well were Brian Murphy, Gary Cronin, Cian McCarthy, Fintan O'Connor, Michael Brosnan, Shane Crowley, Dean Crowley, David O'Connor, Barry O'Connor, Ashley Campion Conor Crowley and Risteard Clifford. We also got a set of bronze medals under 11 with Donal O'Sullivan, Brian O'Keeffe, Darragh Moynihan and Patrick Warren. Catherine Kiely was 2nd Senior with Caroline Murphy 4th. While Ed Murphy was 6th in his senior championship.
Next Sunday the Munster intermediate and under 9,11,13,15,17 and 19 cross-country is on in Tralee Racecourse at 12 noon.
Please note that this Friday will be the last training session in Gneeveguilla hall if the numbers turning up does not increase dramatically, this training is for little ones starting school or older. Times 6pm to 7pm.
23/10/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Friday Oct 23rd. Numbers drawn: 5,8,15,23. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket John horgan Knocknagree. €50 McCarthy family Knockfuragh, €40 each Denis Moynihan Rathmore, Caroline Riordan Castleisland, and Joseph White Knocknagree. Sellers Prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus prize not won, numbers: 1,8,9,12. Next week we offer €6,600 jackpot, €1,000 bonus prize plus our very generous lucky dip prizes.
Star of the cross-country in Firies last Sunday was Ed Murphy who captures the intermediate title in fine style, well done to a fine athlete who trains hard. Maggie O'Leary was to the fore in both the masters and the intermediate race. In the tram event we got first with Ed Murphy, Jonathon Lennistone, Vincent McGaley, Kevin Lynch and Michael Dineen. In fact, Vincent, Kevin and Michael as well as Mike Browne, all captured Masters titiles Master titles in their respective age groups. A great days work.
In the juvenile section, we were very successful with wins for Patrick Warren and Niamy Joy. 2nd place for Dean Crowley and Grainne Dineen. David Gleeson, David O'Keeffe, Brendan Joy, Sean Curtin and Laura Kelly were all in the medals.
Next Sunday we have the County relays and the county Senior and Junior in the Demesne at 12noon sharp.
17/10/09
No winner of our lotto jackpot on Saturday17th Oct. Numbers were: 1,10,13,21. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Maureen Murphy Scrahanville, €50 Timmie Fitzgerald Drumulton, €40 each Karen & Ted c/o Petros. Dan Cremin Quarry Cross and Anne Sheehan Tureencahill. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers: 12,17,27 and 28. Next week we draw €6,400 with €1,000 bonus prize.
At the Munster cross-countrychampionships in Dungarvan, the club did well with David O'Keeffe 3rd under 14, Dean Crowley 4th and Patrick Warren 10th under 12, and Niamh Joy 6th under 18. All those qualified for the All-Ireland to be held in Kilbeggan Co.Westmeath next month as well as our under 12 team of Dean, Patrick, David O'Connor, and Colin O'Keeffe, well done to all of them. Our other runners who ran their hearts out on the day but were not medal winners, were Sinead Warren, Lisa O'Keeffe, Cathal Collins, Gary Cronin, Shannon O'Leary, Amy Cronin, Elaine Cronin, Maggie O'Leary, Katelyn O'Leary and Ed Murphy.
Elaine Cronin reminds her fit4life group that training resumes this Friday night at 7pm, meeting place Rathmoregym, everybody welcome.
The social and awards night was a great success in Darby O'Gills on Friday night last. Winners:
Athlete of the year: joint Rita Casey, Mauread O'Neill and Danielle O'Connor. Hall of fame: Joan O'Sullivan, Club person of the year: Mary O'Sullivan, Supreme athlete of the year: Eilish Fitzpatrick, Senior male athlete of the year: Ed Murphy, Senior lady athlete of the year: Karina Teehan, Master Athlete of the year: Sean Cahillane.
A special thanks to Weeshie Fogarty for giving the after-dinner speech at such short notice.
Next Sunday we go to Firies for the county uneven juveniles, the masters, and the intermediate championships at 12noon.
08/10/09
No winner of lotto jackpot on 8th Oct. Numers drawn: 24,25,26,29. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket won by Nono Murphy Gneeveguilla, €50 Kieran Casey Rathmore, €40 each Liam Casey Leam, Thomas Brosnan Bawnard and Sinead Galvin Farranfore. Sellers prize Tom Joe O'Donoghue. Bonus not won, numbers were: 9,15,22,30. Next week we offer €6,200 with €100 bonus prize.
The cross country season got off to a lively start in Ardfert on Sunday last with the Gneeveguilla club doing well. Elaine Cronin won the novice ladies with Maggie O'Leary in 3rd place. Ed Murphy, the pre-race favourite, had to settle for second place after a gruelling race and our team of Ed Murphy, Sean Cahillane, Vincent McGaley and Seamus Murphy also had to settle for 2nd in the team event.
In the juveniles, Katie Maher and Sinead Warren got individual medals under 10. Cathal Collins got one in the boys. We had the winner under 12 in Dean crowley, with Patrick Warren and David O'Connor also in the medals. Shannon O'Leary was on the rostrum under 12 girls. Amy Cronin was in the first 6 under 14 and got a medal. David O'Keeffe was a very good 2nd under 14, as was Emir Foley under 16. Risteard Clifford did very well in his first cross-country race with the club. As far as it's known, we are lying in 3rd place in the overall club standings, so it will take a major effort to get back on track if we are to retain our trophy.
Next Sunday we go to Dungarvan to the Munster even-age championships and the novice and under 23 cross-country.
02/10/09
No winner of our lotto on 2nd Oct. Numbers: 8,10,21,25. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket to John McCarthy, Bealnadeega. €50 McCarthy family Knockdurgh, €40 each Hannah Moynihan Knocknagree, Neil O'Riordan Annaghmore and Dylan Murphy c/o Splillanes bar. Bonus not won, numbers:2, 4, 14, 21. Next weeks jackpot €6000. Bonus prize €1000.
The club is in shock to hear of the sudden death of Owen Casey of Lyre, to his wife Hannagh and his son Liam, his daughters Breda & Rita, his grandson Dylan and his extended family, we offer our sincere sympathy.
The cross country county championships postponed last Sunday as a mark of respect to the late Timmy Griffin, will now go ahead this coming Sunday in Ardfert as originally planned with a 12 noon start.
10/07/09
No winner of our big lotto on July 10th. The numbers drawn were: 4, 14, 17, 23. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket John & Breeda Kerin Scartaglin, €50 Maria and Ann c/o Petro's Bar, €40 each to Jimmy Kelly c/o Danny O'Sullivan, Mark Coffey Cue Club and Chris Looney Knockduragh. Sellers prize Karen O'Mahoney. Bonus not won, the numbers were : 1, 9, 13, 17. Next weeks jackpot €17,200 plus €1,000 bonus prize.
At the National Championships in Tullamore last weekend : Rita Casey gold medal in the discus and 2nd in the javelin. Eilish Fitzpatrick gold in the 100m. Danielle O'Connor silver in the shot. Mel O'Callaghan bronze in the hammer. Hannagh O'Sullivan bronze in the discus. Rebecca Daly, Danielle Vaughan, Shane McAuliffeand Hannah O'Sullivan all gave everything in their quest for vistory in their finals.We also had Sinead Horgan, Micheal O'Neill, Tadgh Moore and Aidan O'Sullivan doing hteir very best in what was a most fiercely contested championship.
Next weekend, we have Tullamore 2 days to conclude the juvenile programme for this year. At the moment we have 16 National medals won this year and are hoping for more next weekend.
03/07/09
No winner of our big lotto on July 3rd. The numbers drawn were: 13, 15, 23, 30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket John & Breeda Kerin Scartaglin, €50 Aenie O'Leary Leam, €40 each to Roshe & Darragh Brennan Trim Co.Meath, Joe Murphy Mallow and Daniel Looney Knockduragh. Sellers prize Karen O'Mahoney. Bonus not won, the numbers were : 8, 10, 14, 25. Next weeks jackpot €17,000 plus €1,000 bonus prize.
On the athletics scene Eilish Fitzpatrick is flying again, doing very well in both Cork and Athlone over the past weekend. At the Killarney summerfest road race on Friday night, AnneMarie Costello was 3rd, Mary O'Connell 2nd over 35, Caroline Murphy 2nd over 40, Jane Sheehan 2nd over 45, Grainne Dineen 1st Junior and Mike Sandover 2nd over 40. Good luck to all who go in the National championships in Tullamore over the next 2 weekends.
Note : all those who got 1/2 yearly tickets for our lotto, they are now due to pay once again. The fee is 50 euro for the 6 months.
26/06/09
No winner of our big lotto on June 26th. The numbers drawn were: 7, 86, 22, 30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Denis Lynch Beaufort, €50 Loretta O'Leary Leam, €40 each to Michael Brennan Trim Co.Meath, Eileen O'Connor Umeraboy and Alison Browne Banteer. Sellers prize Karen O'Mahoney. Bonus not won, the numbers were : 8, 17, 26, 28. Next weeks jackpot €16,800 plus €1,000 bonus prize.
We had great success at the national finals in Templemore last Saturday. Brian Murphy & Cian McCarthy 3rd in joint 60m, Emma Walsh & Niamh Fitzgerald 4th in ball throw. Under 10 relay team of Niamh Fitzgerald, Sinead Warren, Ava Looney and Katie Maher were 5th in final, Under 11 relay team of Brian Murphy, Christopher O'Donoghue, Patrick Warren and Darragh Moynihan were 2nd. Under 10 relay team of Cian McCarthy, Gary Cronin, Cathal Collins and Brian Murphy won gold.
On a sad note, the death has occurred of Michael Brosnan Artigallavin. Michael ran for many years with our veterans teams and has had the honour of running a host of marathons. In 1986 he was club veteran athlete of the year, while a year later he was on the veteran team of the year with the late Denny O'Connor, Paddy O'Donoghue and Brendan Ashe. To his wife and family, we extend our deepest sympathy.
19/06/09
No winner of our big lotto on June 19th. The numbers drawn were: 1, 26, 27, 28. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket John Patrick Bradley Knocknagree, €50 Eilish Brennan Trim Co.Meath, €40 each to Martin Collins Bar Knocknagree, Jackie Keane Knocknagree and John&Bill c/o Nuala's Knocknagree. Sellers prize Peader O'Callaghan Bar Knocknagree. Bonus not won, the numbers were : 1, 16, 18, 20 Next weeks jackpot €16,600 plus €1,000 bonus and several lucky dip prizes. The club wish to thank all our buyers and sellers for your support.
The club had a brilliant weekend at the Munster Championships in Waterford last weekend, getting the following results: Mairead O'Neill 1st hammer under 16, Rita Casey 1st Javelin and Discus and 3rd Hammer under 14, Siobhan McGillicuddy 2nd Hammer under 17, Hannah O'Sullivan 1st Discus under 15, Shane McAuliffe 2nd Shot & discus under 18. Mel O'Callaghan 3rd Discus and Hammer and 2nd Javelin under 14. Aidan O'Sullivan 1st Hammer under 17, Michael O'Neill 2nd Hammer under 18, Gavin Crowley 2nd walk under 18, Conor Crowley 3rd walk under 15. Our under 14 relay team of Rebecca Daly, Rita Casey, Evie Casey and Danielle Vaughan was 2nd under 14. We also had a good few 4th places which qualify those athletes for the All-Irelands in Tullamore in July.Congratulations to all who took part over the weekend, ye were a credit to the club.
Best wishes to all who go to Templemore next Saturday for their national finals. Also to those who do the league and the junior championships.
12/06/09
No winner of our big lotto on June 12th. The numbers drawn were: 3, 14, 20, 26. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Denis Moynihan Rathmore, €50 Ella & Diarmuid Warren Shronedraugh, €40 each to Agnes Casey Leam, John O'Riordan Millstreet and Mary O'Donoghue Coom Upper. Sellers prize Spillanes Bar. Bonus not won, the numbers were : 5, 19, 24, 27. Next weeks jackpot €16,400 plus €1,000 bonus and several lucky dip prizes.
Congratulations to the following club members who qualified for Athlone in both Kerry & Cork last weekend. In Kerry: Rebecca Daly and Cillian Bellew. In Cork Brian Murphy and Hannah O'Sullivan. Plus the relay team of Gillian Murphy, Hannah O'Sullivan, Tadgh Walsh, Daniel O'Connor and Tom O'Sullivan.
Well done also to all the boys and girls who won medals and competed in the community games.
Our three athletes who competed with Kerry in the national league did us proud. Eilish Fitzpatrick won the 100m, Marguerite O'Connor won the pole vault and Ed Murphy was 2nd in the 1500m.
Best of luck to all our athletes who go in the Munster championships in Waterford next weekend, details next week. Finally as we approach July 1st, the people with 1/2 yearly tickets for the lotto are due to pay, new members will also be accepted.
05/06/09
No winner of our big lotto on June 5th. The numbers drawn were: 13, 19, 27, 30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket Breeda Joy Bansha Killorglin, €50 Pamela Hickey Gneeveguilla, €40 each to John O'Keeffe Gurraunbawn Kanturk, Danny O'Sullivan Stagmount and Maunie O'Leary Leam. Sellers prize Sheila Dobbins. Bonus not won, the numbers were : 3, 11, 18, 30. Next weeks jackpot €16,200 plus €1,000 bonus.
We have 3 athletes on the Kerry team for the National league round 1 in CIT this Sunday : Eilish Fitzpatrick, Ed Murphy and Marguerite O'Connor will be doing their bit for the team.
At the Munster Championships in Templemore last weekend we captured some 29 medals. With Saturday giving the worst weather I ever witnessed at Track & Field, we performed heroics to emerge as one of the top clubs in Munster. Winners were : Emma Walsh, Niamh Fitzgerald, Cian McCarthy, Brian Murphy, Gary Cronin, Danielle O'Connor, Sinead Horgan, Rebecca Daly, Christopher O'Donoghue and Darragh Moynihan. All individual.Relay Gold went to: Danielle O'Connor, Beatrice Casey, Siobhan Fitzgerald, Sinead Horgan, Brian Murphy, Gary Cronin, Cian McCarthy, Cathal Collins, Darragh Moynihan, Christopher O'Donoghue, Patrick Warren. Silver won by: Niamh Fitzgerald, Sinead Warren, Ava Looney and Katie Maher. Bronze medal winners: Rebecca Daly, Rebecca Kerins, Amy Cronin and Evie Casey. Darragh Moynihan & Patrick Warren were 4th in 60m.
Best of luck to all who are going in the Community Games in Cork & Kerry this weekend.
Well done to Ed Murphy who was part of the winning team at the Cork Marathon last week.
29/05/09
No winner of our big lotto on May 29th. Numbers drawn were: 2, 17,27, 28. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket: Tom Fitzgerald Gneeveguilla. €50 Chris & Nell Gullane, €40 each to Margaret Brosnan Tureenamult, Gerard Sheehan Gneeveguilla and Willie Moore Rathmore. Sellers prize Karen c/o Petro's. Bonus not won, the numbers were: 5, 15, 26, 27. Next week we have €16,000 on offer plus €1,000 bonus.
Just as Eilish Fitzpatrick bows out of the college scene, we wish her and all others the best in their exams, we have another taking up the mantle in the person of Hannah O'Sullivan. Last Saturday she went to Tullamore as Munster champion in the discus and came home All-Ireland champion, good going, only Hannah has two more years in the Junior category.
Well done to all our winners in the county school sports last weekend and best of luck to all who go in the Munster championships in Templemore next Saturday & Sunday.
22/05/09
No winner of our big lotto on the May 22nd. Numbers drawn were: 17, 22, 25, 26. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket: Cormac Collins Bawnard, €50 Sean Fleming Currow, €40 each to May Browne Brosna, Paddy Fitzgerald Kiskeam and Michael Moynihan Gneeveguilla. Bonus prize not won, the numbers were: 15, 23, 25, 27. Sellers Prize Margaret Hayes. Next week we have 15,800 on offer, with €1,000 bonus prize.
Well done to Dean Crowley gold, and Shane Crowley bronze, Caroline Dineen and Denise Burns who all ran with Kerry in Athlone last weekend.
A brilliant display of running saw Ed Murphy win the Ballinhassig Mile in Cork recently.
Don't forget, all athletes who qualified for County schools sports should be in Riocht track before 11am this Saturday.
A mass for the speedy recovery of Brigid Dineen will be read in Gneeveguilla church on Thursday 4th June at 8pm. This mass is being said at the request of the athletic club.
15/05/09
No winner of our big lotto on the May 15th. Numbers drawn were: 1, 23, 27, 29. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket: Tom Hickey Riverstick, €50 Katherina Kissane Gneeveguilla, €40 each to Eileen Fleming Scartaglin, Gerard Sheehan Gneeveguilla and Norma Guerin Lisheen. Sellers prize : O'Callaghans bar. Bonus prize not won, the numbers were: 4, 12, 17, 21. Next week we have 15,600 on offer, with €1,000 bonus prize.
Well done to all our runners who went in the Lions club race in Killarney last Sunday. Also to our competitors in the Munster colleges in UL on Saturday.
Best of luck to our corss-country runners Caroline Dineen, Shane Crowley, Dean Crowley and Denise Burns who will compete in Athlone this weekend.
08/05/09
No winner of our big lotto on May 8th. Numbers drwan were: 5, 9, 22,30. €50 lucky dip yearly ticket: Rebecca & Alan O'Sullivan Knocknagree, Joe Mutphy Mallow. €40 each to Con Murphy Gneeveguilla, Billy Ant McCarthy Gneeveguilla and Din Pete Murphy Gneeveguilla. Bonus was won by Gerard Sheehan Gneeveguilla, congratulations. Numbers 7, 12, 18, 23. Next week we offer €15,400 jackpot, €1,000 bonus plus our very goos lucky dip prizez.
Top Athlete Eilish Fitzpatrick has qualified for the European Junior championships in Belgrade in July. She had a blistering run to win the Munster Junior 100m in C.I.T. last Monday and in the process defeated the National senior indoor champion & member of the Irish Senior team in Turin, Niamh Whelan from Ferrybank.Sensational. Her time for the record was 11.89secs.
Shane McAuliffe, Hannah O'Sullivan and Niamh Joy have all qualified for the Munster schools finals to be held in UL this Saturday. Best of luck to all.