Club Notes Week 19 2024

SFL Div. 1 Dr. Crokes 2:16 Glenflesk 2:06. Our senior footballers remain unbeaten after a comprehensive win over Glenflesk in round 5 of the Senior Football League. Cian McMahon opened the scoring with a fine point from play from the throw in. 1 minute later, Michael Potts was unlucky not to hit the back of the net after two brilliant attempts at goal, Micheal Burns subsequently tipped the rebounding ball over the bar. 4 minutes in to the game Glenflesk were awarded a penalty, that Bryan O’Shea was unlucky not to save. We were awarded our own penalty 14 minutes later when Cian McMahon was brought down in the small square. Daithi Casey did well to convert from the penalty spot. We went in leading 1:11 to 1:02 at the break. We got the second half underway in the best way possible, with a Micheal Burns goal in the first minute. Again, just like the first half, Glenflesk got a second goal of their own in the 18th minute. Bryan O’Shea put on a great performance between post to pull off two more fantastic saves in the dying minutes of the game. We now sit at the top of the table going in to round 6. Next up is Ballymacelligott away on May 5th.

pro.drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie

LGFA Our Senior Ladies played their second game of the Dr. Curtin Cup with an away trip to Corca Dhuibhne on Sunday. Playing with the aid of a gale force wind in the first half, we settled quickly and goals from Kate Stack, Siobhan Burns, Laura O Shea and Niamh Stack saw us build up a strong half time lead. A great team performance in the second half saw us overturn a number of attacks from our opponents with some strong defending in all areas of the field. With Sarah Cooper adding another goal, we finished winners on a scoreline of 5.11 to 2.3. Next up is an away trip to Scartaglen next Sunday.

SHL Tralee Parnells 1-18  Dr. Crokes 1-9. While this was our third successive defeat we raised our performance levels both in terms of commitment and intensity. Colm O’Cuiv struck the right note from the very off with a monstrous point from the middle of the park. It was nip and tuck between the two teams throughout a hectic first half. Deputising for the injured Mark Hefferrnan, Davy Carroll pilfered four points from frees.  His tally was added to by a marauding Conor O’Hare who repeatingly drove at the Parnells’ defence. Alas, tragedy struck on the stroke of half time when the hosts goaled from a very fortuitous free. This score came against the run of play and left us trailing by two points at the break. Worse was to follow when illness forced Conor O’Hare to retire before the resumption.  Facing an uphill struggle we remained on our opponents coattails and looked like springing a surprise when Davy Carroll drilled a free to the top corner of the net. However, Parnells deeper panel, not to mention their three County players, gradually swung the balance in their favour.  It should be noted for the record that while Parnells were able to draw on all their resources we were denied the services of our County players but that is not to take from the wholehearted contribution of those who lined out. Our next fixture is on Friday 12th of April at home to Abbeydorney.

SHL Dr. Crokes 0:08 Ballyduff 3:20. Our start to the 2024 County League was doused in a baptism of fire. Playing away to a very strong Ballyduff team, we were comprehensively beaten on the scoreboard which isn’t a true and accurate reflection of the game. Featuring a number of debutants to Senior Hurling, we traded parity with the hosts in the first half and competed equally for possession. While Ballyduff did assert themselves as the half wore on, only four points separated the teams at the interval. On the resumption, Ballyduff went straight for the jugular with a brilliantly taken goal, coming after only 60 seconds. Reeling from Ballyduff’s restart we shipped a succession of scores, including another superbly taken goal by one of Kerry’s U20 stars. We refused to give up and every player battled vigorously and determinedly for every ball. As is often the case in hurling encounters, it was only in the last 10 minutes that the gap broadened into a chasm and it has to be said that the home team played brilliant a brand of fast, direct hurling. Featuring six U20 Kerry players, this is certainly a team to watch out for in the future. Our boys can take encouragement and heart from the spirit shown by the players and the marksmanship of Mark Heffernan who scored all 8 of our points. He was ably assisted by Cathal White, playing in front of his erstwhile home crowd, and Dave Carroll who mixed panache with pugnacity in a tigerish display. Next up is Ballyheigue on St. Patrick’s Day at 12pm in Lewis Road.

Academy Our Academy continues every Saturday morning, for boys and girls between 4 and 11 from the Killarney area. Hurling from 10-11 and Football from 11:15-12:15. Fun and friendship guaranteed. Bring a friend.

Easter Camp Our Annual Easter Camp will take place on Wednesday 3^rd April to Friday 5^th April from 10am to 2pm. https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2545&intMF_ID=13513#topp

Membership Dr. Crokes GAA Membership for the 2024 season is now open online. https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=734&intMF_ID=13281#Anchor

Mothers & Others Our Mothers & Others team continues training on Monday nights. New members are always welcome. Contact Catherine Keogh on 087 2827626.

Fr. Paddys Card’s continue every Wednesday at 8pm in the clubhouse. There is lots of money to be won. All you need is €5 and a partner. All are Welcome.

Pilates with Jola continues on Thursdays from 6:10pm to 7pm in the clubhouse.

Gentle Movement Classes with Kathleen continue on Tuesday mornings at 11am in the clubhouse. You do not need to be a member to join these free classes. All are welcome.

Old Clothes bank is located at the rear of the clubhouse. All clothes should be deposited in bags. Donations will help to provide vaulable funding to our club.

LOTTO took place March 11th. Numbers drawn were 12, 14, 22, 26 Jackpot of €8,000 was NOT WON. 6 patrons matched 3 numbers and received €70. Jackpot for draw on March 18th will be €8,300. Play online by following the link below and follow instructions attached https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=734#Anchor

Dr. Crokes Shop you can shop worldwide on our online shop. Follow the link

https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/dr-crokes-gaa.html

BINGO Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Doors will open at 7pm with the first game commencing at 8pm.

Congratulations to St. Paul’s Ladies Team, who won the Division 1 Final over the weekend and have been promoted to the Super League. A special mention must go to our own Rheanne O’Shea, Leah McMahon and Siobhan Burns.

Speedy Recovery to Patrick O’Sullivan who is recovering from a recent operation.

Condolences to the Keogh family on the death of Francis. Francis was an outstanding footballer in his younger days. Sympathy also to the family of Catherine Crowe. Catherine is the granddaughter and grandniece to two of our founding members Jack and Paddy Crowe. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

Notes If anyone has anything they want to add to our club notes please email pro.drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie.