Author: Kerry Ladies Football PRO

Kerry team named to face Waterford

TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship – Group 2 – Round 2

Kerry -v- Waterford

Saturday 15th June

Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Throw in: 3:00pm

1. Ciara Butler – Castlegregory

2. Eilís Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds

3. Kayleigh Cronin – Dr. Crokes

4. Ciara Murphy – MKL Gaels

5. Aishling O’Connell – Scartaglin

6. Deirdre Kearney – Na Gaeil

7. Aoife Dillane – Austin Stacks

8. Mary O’Connell – Na Gaeil

9. Lorraine Scanlon – Castleisland Desmonds

10. Niamh Carmody – Finuge/St Senans (C)

11. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne

12. Anna Galvin – Southern Gaels

13. Niamh Ní Chonchúir – Corca Dhuibhne

14. Emma Dineen – Glenflesk

15. Danielle O’Leary – Rathmore

16. Mary Ellen Bolger – Southern Gaels

17. Amy Harrington – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

18. Eilís O’Connor – Na Gaeil

19. Katie Brosnan – Firies

20. Ciara McCarthy – Abbeydorney

21. Fay O’Donoghue – Beaufort

22. Jadyn Lucey – Na Gaeil

23. Bríd O’Connor – Na Gaeil

24. Róisín Smith – Cromane

25. Jess Gill – Southern Gaels

26. Hannah O Donoghue – Beaufort

27. Ciara O’Brien – Laune Rangers

28. Kate O’Sullivan Daingean Uí Chúis

29. Síofra O’Shea – Southern Gaels

30. Melanie Higgins – Abbeydorney

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/tg4-senior-championship-kerry-v-waterford-tickets-30MX28

U17 PDP – Tuesday 11th June – Fossa GAA Club

Hi all.

Reminder that the U17 PDP will resume this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Venue is Fossa GAA Pitch. We encourage all clubs to notify their players to attend. We especially ask the East/Mid Kerry clubs to attend as it’s on in Fossa. Any girl who has not attended already is more than welcome to come along on Tuesday evening. 

Regards

Anthony Curran
087 2713507
Chairperson KLGFA Development Committee

Sparánacht na Ghaeltachta

MLGFA Gaeltacht Bursary Rules

1. Entry is open to current playing members attending Secondary School and attending a summer course in a Gaeltacht College in 2024.

2. Entrants must currently be members of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. Current registration number must be included on the application form.

3. Application is by submitting the form for Gaeltacht Bursary, closing date is 30th of June 2024.

4. Late entries will not be accepted.

5. There will be six Gaeltacht Bursaries awarded in 2024 (one for each county in the province).

6. The Gaeltacht Bursary will only be awarded to any female once over the period of its existence.

7. The judges’ decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into. The winners will be notified by e-mail.

8. Evidence of enrolment to Gaeltacht School will be required prior to the Gaeltacht Scholarship being issued (Copy of receipt/confirmation will be accepted)

See link to apply;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScja9-69f3NCfh7vZOg_NjMM8Rg3jmYqUOixSC8e0MU18z3Jw/viewform?pli=1

Please forward details to all club secretaries, closing date for applications is Sunday 30th June.

TG4 All-Ireland SFC – Donegal 1-6 Kerry 0-9

Donegal 1-6 

Kerry 0-9  

By Frank Craig  

Donegal pegged back Kerry in MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey as Susanne White held her nerve late on to split the spoils in this TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 2 opener.  

Niamh McLaughlin of Donegal in action against Ciara Murphy of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal & Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

In dreadful conditions, nothing separated the sides at half-time as a Caoimhe Keon goal helped send Donegal in level at 1-3 to 0-6. 

Niamh Ní Chonchúir had opened the scoring for the visitors but with Keon rattling the net for Donegal just four minutes in, the hosts stole an early march.  

Anna Galvin and Danielle O’Leary then managed to tie matters up for a settled Kerry by the tenth minute.  

Katie Dowds did hit back for Donegal but three Kingdom points on the bounce from of O’Leary, Lorraine Scanlon and captain Niamh Carmody helped open up a two-point advantage.  

White reduced the margin after 18 minutes with a point from a free to make it 0-6 to 1-2.  

But with conditions continuing to deteriorate and underfoot now extremely difficult, that was the end of the scoring action right up until the half-time hooter as Aussie Rules star and Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin squared it.  

Kayleigh Cronin of Kerry in action against Katie Dowds of Donegal during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Kerry jumped two clear once more at the start of the second half as Carmody and Scanlon lobbed over.  

Another White free kept Donegal on the visitors’ coattails but a smart Emma Dineen clip, on the three-quarter hour mark doubled Kerry’s upper hand once more.  

Nearing the final five minutes, the away side still led 0-9 to 1-4 but a searing Dowds break from the back saw her drive at goal just clear the crossbar. And with White nailing that pressure free at the end, the points were split.   

Scorers – Donegal: S White 0-3f, C Keon 1-0, K Dowds 0-2, N McLaughlin 0-1.  

Kerry: N Carmody 0-2,1f, D O’Leary 0-2, A Galvin 0-2, N Ní Chonchúir 0-1, L Scanlon 0-1, E Dineen 0-1.  

DONEGAL: C Friel; S McLaughlin, A Temple Asokuh, E McGinley; K Dowds, N Boyle, T Hegarty; R Rodgers, N Carr; C Keon, N McLaughlin, A Boyle Carr; S White, K Herron, K Long. Subs: E Gallagher for A Boyle Carr (36), B McLaughlin for K Long (48), J McFadden for N Carr (55),  

KERRY: C Butler; E Lynch, K Cronin, C Murphy; A O’Connell, D Kearney, A Dillane; M O’Connell, L Scanlon; N Carmody, K Brosnan, A Galvin; N Ní Chonchúir, E Dineen, D O’Leary. Subs: H O’Donoghue for K Brosnan (44), A Harrington for M O’Connell (44), S O’Shea for N Ní Chonchúir (49), L Ní Mhuircheartaigh for E Dineen (57),   

Referee: Shane Curley (Galway). 

Kerry Team named to face Donegal

TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship – Group 2 – Round 1

Donegal -v- Kerry

Sunday 9th June

MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey

Throw in: 1:05pm

1. Ciara Butler – Castlegregory

2. Eilís Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds

3. Kayleigh Cronin – Dr. Crokes

4. Ciara Murphy – MKL Gaels

5. Aishling O’Connell – Scartaglin

6. Deirdre Kearney – Na Gaeil

7. Aoife Dillane – Austin Stacks

8. Mary O’Connell – Na Gaeil

9. Lorraine Scanlon – Castleisland Desmonds

10. Niamh Carmody – Finuge/St Senans (C)

11. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne

12. Anna Galvin – Southern Gaels

13. Niamh Ní Chonchúir – Corca Dhuibhne

14. Emma Dineen – Glenflesk

15. Danielle O’Leary – Rathmore

16. Mary Ellen Bolger – Southern Gaels

17. Amy Harrington – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

18. Eilís O’Connor – Na Gaeil

19. Katie Brosnan – Firies

20. Ciara McCarthy – Abbeydorney

21. Fay O’Donoghue – Beaufort

22. Jadyn Lucey – Na Gaeil

23. Bríd O’Connor – Na Gaeil

24. Róisín Smith – Cromane

25. Jess Gill – Southern Gaels

26. Hannah O Donoghue – Beaufort

27. Ciara O’Brien – Laune Rangers

28. Kate O’Sullivan Daingean Uí Chúis

29. Síofra O’Shea – Southern Gaels

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/tg4-senior-championship-donegal-v-kerry-tickets-WJST4D?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1qCuMrzMIcRjo8vxQ4vMg3h7pmYdix9c41RX-g_3c080MtuF4Hv2sSEAg_aem_AbLWp2Gbw6AjfU6wTa68zw_WPGNTesT51FDhOcHyjm9xX6jlxtO-0QM81W2qXhR5fjGWdOgQgHEUjDMChGzyRS9r

The game is live on TG4 and radio commentary on Radio Kerry

Donegal -v- Kerry TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 – Sunday 9th June

TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship

Group 2 – Round 1

Donegal -v- Kerry

Sunday 9th June 2024

Throw in: 1:05pm

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Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/tg4-senior-championship-donegal-v-kerry-tickets-WJST4D?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0FmHt_WHHNLB2OCatkvQRwkOQpYJIlRWQct2diFccTc5h3-EyphWcFkdo_aem_Aba9SC3souhDtu2th6hOtI9DPHuRd5YPKRuGdb4VThYzNd4C-G9U6cl63TDsYhnYW5mnFCDwmcLYJcqRYNj9XWEe

Design an exclusive Kerry LGFA Jersey

Kerry LGFA are delighted to announce our U12 County Blitz and family fun day.  This is being run to celebrate 50 years of the LGFA.  On July 21st we will hold an U12 blitz.  This event will include a blitz for U12 teams, inflatable games area, meet some of your Kerry stars & family fun for all.

We would like to invite all boys and girls in your school to design an exclusive Kerry LGFA jersey to mark 50 years of the LGFA.  The chosen design will be produced by O’Neills sportswear, officially launched at our U12 Blitz on July 21st and made available for purchase for the remainder of 2024 (the 50th year of the LGFA). We ask your students to let their imagination flourish and design our exclusive jersey.  Please bear in mind that as this is a Kerry LGFA jersey that the Green and Gold must be present on the jersey.

The winning designer will be presented with their own jersey on the day of the blitz.  

As the time frame to get these jerseys produced and delivered is a little bit tight, we ask that all entries are submitted to no later than COB on Tuesday June 11th.  The winner/school will be contacted within a number of days of their entry being submitted. Please submit the Designer Name, Class & School name along with your entry.

Clubs Invited to apply for new sports grants scheme

KERRY sports clubs can apply for grants of up to €5,000 per club under a new funding scheme announced this week by the Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership.

The aims of the Partnership include increasing participation in sport and physical activity, improving the quality of coaching and training and supporting volunteers in sport.

The Sports Club Grant 2024 aims to assist new and existing clubs in creating structures which achieve long-term development and offer benefits to the club.

Colm McEvoy, Chairperson of Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership said; “This is a great resource for local clubs to create, enhance and continue the amazing opportunities they are creating for people to be active, connected and healthy in their local communities”.

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jim Finucane, encouraged as many Sports Clubs as possible to apply for the funding opportunity.

“This is a most welcome opportunity for our sports clubs to access funding to support the participation of their members. Sport plays such a significant role in the lives of people in Kerry, and I would encourage all clubs to apply.” he said. The closing date for applications is Friday, 5th July 2024.

The grant is targeted at voluntary and non-profit sports clubs and groups that can contribute to the strategic goals of Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership under the following categories:

• Increased participation in Sport and Physical Activity

• Greater access to training and education

• Better club Governance

Online applications are now being accepted for assistance under this fund, which is available on Kerry County Council’s website, under three strands:

Strand 1: Sports Club small equipment grant programme (max €3,000)

Strand 2: Sports Club Education and training supports (max €1,000)

Strand 3: Sports Club participation initiative support Scheme (max €1,000)

Sports Clubs may apply (where eligible) for one or more of the strands.

Application forms, Guidelines (terms and conditions) and all relevant information is available at www.kerrycoco.ie, or from Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership:  / 066 718 4776

Killarney Legion Féile Fundraiser

Killarney Legion GAA Club are running a number of fundraisers for the u15 girls who have qualified to represent Kerry at the Regional Feile finals being held on Sat June 29th in Moyle Rovers GAA, Co Tipperary. This includes a bingo night and cake sale.

Donations can also be accepted through the following link: https://legiongaa.clubzap.com/categories/fundraising/products

They would be grateful for all support received for what is sure to be an experience the girls will remember forever.