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January 9, 2017

Very Important Document On Child Welfare

We got the following very important circular from head office this evening. They also attached this well written letter with it – please take the time to read both :

In light of recent retrospective allegations in both Britain and Ireland relating to the sports sector, we are reminding our membership of child welfare practices and procedures.The attached circular has been sent to all County Secretaries and County Childrens’ Officers in Ireland and Britain and we request that it be forwarded all Clubs in respective Counties. Vigilance at all times and a commitment to implementing our child welfare practices is central to the welfare of children in the LGFA. We need to ensure that our membership and their families are aware that our Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport has been designed so as to provide children in the LGFA with the best possible care while they participate in our games and activities.We also have a responsibility to ensure if ever we have concerns or knowledge of possible child abuse that we act upon those concerns as a matter of urgency and that we liaise with our own Designated Liaison Persons and our statutory partners on all such matters.

Please click on the link below ;

circular-on-child-safeguarding-2017

December 21, 2016

Kerry Chairman Maurice McNamara Ready To Face New Challenges Ahead.

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Sometimes life can deal you a tough hand but how you deal with it shapes the type of person that you become. In 1995 the newly elected Kerry Ladies Football Chairman Maurice McNamara was involved in a road traffic accident that would leave him paralysed from the waist down. A tough and shocking blow for a man that was extremely active in a number of sports, one would have forgiven him if he had rolled over and felt sorry for himself for the rest of his life. But Maurice isn’t like that , instead he rolled up his sleeves and decided to re invent himself, going back to education and repeating his Leaving Cert. A good result saw Maurice destined for UCC where he stayed for a total of 9 years serving as secretary and chairman of UCC football club. It was here that Maurice was instrumental in getting Eamon Ryan to take on the role of Cork senior football manager winning 10 All Ireland titles in 11 years under the Watergrasshill man’s guidance.

Originally from Loughill in West Limerick, Maurice was a prodigious talent and made his senior football debut for his home club Gerald Griffins at the tender age of 14. His prowess on the rugby field carried him to St Munchins College in Limerick where he played Munster Senior Cup rugby as a powerhouse prop forward. Later Maurice would move to Tralee and Gerald Griffins loss was Austin Stacks gain as he inspired his new club to minor County Championship hurling glory in 1986. This move to Stacks was to harness a life long love affair with the Tralee town kingpins which he still has to this day. The bleakness and lack of opportunity in 1980’s Ireland led to Maurice taking the boat to London in search of work in 1997. Whilst in London he signed up for the Kingdom club where he continued to play football before moving back to Tralee.

Maurice is really looking forward to getting stuck in to his new role as Kerry Ladies Chairman. “The challenges will be steep’, he says “but if all clubs, coaches and supporters row in we could have a very successful year”.

McNamara is a man that knows how to overcome steep challenges and there is no doubt that he embrace the challenge as Kerry Ladies Football chairman with the enthusiasm and determination that he has always shown.

January 4, 2016January 6, 2016

National Football League Div 1 Fixtures 2016 .

The National Football League Division 1 fixtures for 2016 have been revealed, and they hold some interesting and tough ties for the Kerry Ladies.

First up is an away tie to All Ireland finalists Dublin on January 31st. There are ongoing discussions that this game may be played as part of a double header with the Kerry v Dublin men in Croke Park but there will not be confirmation on this until later in the week.

Next up for the Kerry ladies will be a home tie versus Cork on Febuary 7th. Cork will be under new management , with Eamon Ryan having left to join their male counterparts , while Kerry will be anxious to make up for their All Ireland semi final defeat to the Rebelettes.

There will be no romance in the air when Kerry face a difficult away tie to Armagh on February 14th. Armagh won the National League Div 2 title in 2015 and also reached the All Ireland senior semi final. They have a new manager in former Armagh great Ronan Clarke, and he is sure to have them in excellent shape.

A home tie versus Galway is next up on February 28th. The Tribeswomen have oodles of young talent coming through, and will be a formidable test. They defeated Kerry by 6 points in the corresponding fixture last season.

There’s another home tie for Kerry on March 6th when they will entertain Mayo. The Mayo ladies are going through a transitional period at the moment but any team with Cora Staunton on board cannot be taken lightly.

Kerry are on the road again when they will make the long journey to Monaghan on the 3rd of April. Monaghan are a team with lots of experience in their ranks, and could be a dark horse for both league and championship in 2016.

Tyrone will make the journey south for Kerry’s final league game on 10th April. Tyrone are another top division 1 side and will provide a stern test for the Kingdom ladies.

Kerry will be hoping to do enough to make the National football league Div 1 semi finals for the second year in a row. There are some top class game’s taking place in the Kingdom so please make sure you come along and support the Kerry girls.

We will have team news, venues, etc, closer to the first game against Dublin.

Full Fixtures are: (first named team home venue).

31st January; Dublin v Kerry

7th February; Kerry v Cork

14th February; Armagh v Kerry

28th February ; Kerry v Galway

6th March ; Kerry v Mayo

3rd April ; Monaghan v Kerry

10th April ; Kerry v Tyrone

December 17, 2015

National County & Club Officer Day 2016.

The National County & Club Officer Day for 2016 will be held on the 30th January in Croke Park commencing at 11am sharp.

This information day is not one to be missed based on the high calibre of speakers (Sarah Keane (CEO Swim Ireland), Gary Keegan (Director Irish Institute of Sport) to name a few), who are committed to delivering on the day and sharing their vast knowledge and experience with us.

This will also be an opportunity for everyone, Club & County, to share ideas and seek invaluable information in order for all to carry out their role to the best of your ability for the year ahead.

Please note, one workshop which will be delivered this year following numerous requests will be on Disciplinary and Appeal Procedures and one we feel will generate great interest on the day. Full details of the event, speakers and topics are attached along with the Booking Form which we request you to complete and return to Paula Prunty, our National Development Manager at by Monday 18th January to confirm who is attending from your Executive.