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O’Connor Cup Weekend Cancelled

The following is a statement from the Ladies HEC:

“O’Connor Cup weekend is fully postponed
In line with the Government announcement on Covid 19, the Higher Education Committee is cancelling the 2020 O’Connor Cup Championships in Kerry, effective immediately.
We understand that this decision will result in disappointment, especially amongst players and their backroom teams, especially when we are so close to concluding our championships but this is the right thing to do.
Our responsibility now is to ensure that we look after each other, our families and friends and that we all return to the playing fields when the time is right to do so.”

Fundamentals Course Cancelled

Notice to all clubs
Due to recent events we feel that the health and welfare of our members is paramount and for this reason we are cancelling the fundamentals course that was due to be held in ISK Killorglin tonight. A new date will be confirmed as soon as is practical
All participants will be receiving a text confirming same
Kerry LGFA

Covid-19

The  LGFA has been asked by the HSE to follow all of their guidelines and recommendations in respect of the COVID-19 outbreak.

As part of this policy we have been instructed to tell all of our clubs and counties that anyone with queries regarding COVID-19 should be directed to the HSE.

A detailed HSE website with recommendations can be found at: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

The purpose of this approach is to ensure that there is one version of official communication rather than multiple statements and possible conflicting advice for members of the public.

Please see attached the latest version of advice regarding mass gatherings as issued by the HSE.

06.03 Stakeholder FAQs 

FINAL printed – Mass Gathering guidance – 06.03.2020

Kerry -v- Monaghan Match Report

Lidl Ladies National Football League

Division 2 Round 5

Kerry 3-10 (19) Monaghan 2-09 (15)

Venue: Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Referee: Jonathan Murphy (Carlow)

Report by Kerry LGFA PRO Paul Murphy

Kerry maintained their excellent start to the league making it five wins out of five against Monaghan in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Without the services of Lorraine Scanlon due to basketball commitments both sides made one substitution each prior to throw in. Megan O’Connell coming in for Kerry. Therese Scott coming in for Monaghan. The away side where first off, the mark, Muireann Atkinson pointing for visitors. The Kerry defence failing early on to settle but once they did so did the scoreboard scoring three unanswered points two from Louise Ní­ Mhuircheartaigh & one from Megan O’Connell. Both sides would exchange points before Kerry would score their first goal of the afternoon. Miriam O’Keeffe’s attempt at a point dropping short resulting in Louise getting fouled. Despite Edel Corrigan guessing the right way in the Monaghan goal Ní­ Mhuircheartaigh would coolly dispatch to give Kerry a five-point lead with seventeen minutes gone. Further points from Kerry forced Monaghan into a substitution in the twenty fifth minute. Ellen McCarron replacing Casey Treanor. It was to have an immediate impact as she scored two points sandwiched in between an Emma Dineen point for Kerry shortly after being introduced. Kerry had a further chance of a goal in the half. Megan O’Connell’s long ball in superbly caught by Louise with her shot crashing off the crossbar. Andrea’s Murphy’s first point of the afternoon saw Kerry go in at the half Kerry 1-08 Monaghan 0-04 playing with the wind.

What seemed like a healthy lead by the kingdom at the break would be turned on its head within the first ten minutes of the second half. Playing with the aid of the wind, Monaghan would score 2-03 without reply to go two points ahead. Goals from Rosemary Courtney & Ellen McCarron a free which deceived the Kerry keeper and ended up in the back of the net gave Monaghan some much needed impetus. Just like Monaghan in the first half Kerry made two substitutions to help stem the flow. It had the desired effect. Substitute Hannah O’Donoghue setting up wing back Niamh Carmody who coolly slotted home to all the home side retake the lead. Substitute Hannah O’Donoghue getting her first point of the afternoon soon after before Kerry struck for their third goal of the afternoon. Some neat interplay involving the full forward line of Hannah, Louise & Andrea saw Andrea Murphy making no mistake to extend Kerry’s lead to five with eleven minutes left to play. Just like the restart Monaghan came back scoring two unanswered points from Shauna Coyle & Ellen McCarron to leave three between the sides thus setting up a nervy finish. The late dismissals of Monaghan’s Ellen McCaron & Muireann Atkinson to yellow cards did not help their cause. The home side would hold their composure for the remainder of game with the assurance point from Louise Ní­ Mhuircheartaigh giving Kerry’s chances of reaching the division 2 final a major boost.

Kerry:

E O’Sullivan, E Lynch, A Desmond, C O’Brien, N Carmody (1-0), A O’Connell, C Murphy, M O’Connell (0-2), A Galvin, E Dineen (0-1), N Ní Chonchuir, E O’Leary, M O’Keeffe, A Murphy (1-02), L Ní­ Mhuircheartaigh 1-04 (1p 2f)

Subs: (All second Half)

H O’Donoghue (0-1) for M O’Keeffe, J O’Sullivan for C O’Brien, T Breen for N Carmody, F Tagney for A Murphy, A Clifford for E Dineen, M O’Connor for N Ní Chonchuir

 

Monaghan

E Corrigan, A McAnespie, J Duffy, G McNally, R Courtney 1-01, L McEneaney, L Garland, K Duffy, E McAnespie, C Treanor, C Courtney 0-1, S Coyle 0-1, T Scott, M Atkinson 0-1, C McAnespie 0-1

Subs

(First Half) E McCarron 1- 04 (1f – 1f) for C Treanor

(Second Half) C McBride for L Garland, E Woods for S Coyle, A McCarey for K Duffy

Kerry -v- Monaghan in pictures

Some images of yesterdays win against Monaghan in Round 5 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2 Clash. Thanks to Michael Kenny for taking the photographs. If you would like to find out more about Michael Kenny Photography, visit his website: www.mgkennyphoto.com

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Kerry team named to face Monaghan

The Kerry Team to face Monaghan has being named. The game is on Sunday 8th March in Fitzgerald Stadium. Throw  in time 12:00 noon
1. Elaine O’Sullivan – Southern Gaels
2. Eilís Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds
3. Aislinn Desmond – Rathmore
4. Ciara O’Brien – Laune Rangers
5. Niamh Carmody – Finuge/St Senans
6. Aishling O’Connell – Éire Óg
7. Ciara Murphy – MKL Gaels
8. Lorraine Scanlon – Castleisland Desmonds
9. Anna Galvin – Southern Gaels (Captain)
10. Emma Dineen – Glenflesk
11. Niamh Ní Chonchuir – Corca Dhuibhne
12. Eilish O’Leary – Kilcummin
13. Miriam O’Keeffe – Finuge/St Senans
14. Andrea Murphy – Foxrock/Cabinteely
15. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne
16. Laura Fitzgerald – Na Gaeil
17. Megan O’Connell – Southern Gaels
18. Fiadhna Tagney – Beaufort
19. Hannah O’Donoghue – Beaufort
20. Laoise Coughlan – Rathmore
21. Anna Clifford – Fossa
22. Julie O’Sullivan – Inbhear Scéine Gaels
23. Sarah Leahy – Killarney Legion
24. Tara Breen – Beaufort
25. Megan O’Connor – Na Gaeil
26. Caoimhe Evans – MKL Gaels
27. Caoimhe Teahan – Southern Gaels
28. Ciara Moynihan – Spa
29. Anna O’Reilly – Fossa
30. Katie Buckley – Rathmore

Munster Minor Championship R1 in pictures (Kerry -v- Tipperary)

Some images of yesterdays win against Tipperary in Round 1 of the Munster Minor Championship. Thanks to Elayne & Paul of Cois Lí Camera Club for taking the photographs. If you would like to find out more about the camera club or get a copy of a photograph from today’s match you can contact Elayne by emailing

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Kerry Minor Team named to face Tipperary

Kerry Team to face Tipperary in Round 1 of the Munster Minor Championship. Throw in: @ 1:30pm. The Venue is John Mitchels GAA Complex Tralee 01/03/2020

1. Ciara Butler – Castlegregory
2. Rachel Ni Chonchuir – Corca Dhuibhne
3. Maud Kelly – Fossa
4. Ava Doherty – Glenflesk
5. Gemma Kearney – Castleisland Desmonds
6. Kerri Ann Hanrahan – Killarney Legion
7. Aoife Dillane – Austin Stacks
8. Mary O’Connell – Na Gaeil
9. Aisling O’Connell – Ballymacelligott
10. Rachel Kilgallen – John Mitchels
11. Danielle O’Leary – Rathmore (Captain)
12. Ella Teahan – MKL Gaels
13. Rachel Dwyer – Southern Gaels
14. Siofra O’Shea – Southern Gaels
15. Paris McCarthy – Castleisland Desmonds
16. Mary Ellen Bolger – Southern Gaels
17. Ciara McCarthy – Abbeydorney
18. Ciara Fitzgerald – Currow
19. Mary Collins – Rathmore
20. Chloe O’Connor – Firies
21. Niamh Broderick – MKL Gaels
22. Caoimhe Crowley – Glenflesk
23. Ava O’Sullivan – Southern Gaels
24. Julie Delaney – Dr Crokes
25. Eve Creedon – Ballymacelligott
26. Cora Savage – Ballymacelligott
27. Rachel Evans – Laune Rangers
28. Clodagh Evans – MKL Gaels
29. Aoife Crowley – Inbhear Sceine Gaels
30. Eimear O’Sullivan – Austin Stacks

Management Team
Manager: Rory Kilgallen – John Mitchels
Mentors: Frank McLoughlin – Kerins O’Rahilly
Mentors: Christena Curtin Murphy – Kerins O’Rahilly
Mentors: Gene O’Donnell – Austin Stacks
Mentors: Mick Hannafin – Churchill
Mentors: Katie Cahill – Rathmore
S&C Daniel Fleming – Kerins O’Rahilly
Goalkeeping Coach Joby Costello – Listowel

Extended Panel
Katie Brosnan – Firies
Ellie McElligott – Ballymacelligott
Treasa O’Sullivan – Dr Crokes
Cliona Pierse – Listowel Emmets
Caoimhe Foley – Beaufort
Chloe Fitzpatrick – Austin Stacks
Lisa Nic Gearailt – Corca Dhuibhne

Senior County League Weather Warning

Notice to Clubs:

Due to the weather conditions of the previous days and the weather forecast for the weekend & pitches are currently closed. We understand that clubs are having great difficulty securing pitches for the upcoming games on March 1st. Because of this we are postponing the 1st Round of the Vincent Murphy Sports Senior County League for Division 3 and 4. Any games already fixed may go ahead as scheduled with both clubs agreement.
A new date for this round will be issued at the next county board meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter

Kind regards,
Fixtures Committee

Munster Minor Championship Preview (Kerry -v- Tipperary)

Kerry -v- Tipperary – Round 1

Venue: John Mitchels GAA Complex Tralee, 1st March. Throw in: 1:30pm 

The Kerry Minor ladies embark on their Munster Championship journey with a home game against Tipperary at John Mitchels GAA.

The Munster Minor Championship consists of 3 teams that play at A level with Kerry and Tipperary joined by Cork in a round robin format. The team that finishes top of their group will automatically make the final, but there is another bite at the cherry for the second and third placed teams as they will meet in a semi final.

The team with momentum always has a distinct advantage though, and Kerry will be hoping to start their campaign with a win next Sunday. When these two teams met at U/14 and U/16 level there was never more than a kick of a ball between them so Kerry can expect a tough battle once more. The kingdom defeated the premier county by 3-9 to 2-5 in the 2018 Munster U/16 final, but it took a last minute goal to put a gloss on the scoreline as Tipperary pushed them to the pin of their collar.

Tipperary will be backboned by Caitlin Kennedy, Ava Fennessy, Ellen Moore, and Emer McCarthy, who are also currently on the county’s senior panel. Tipperary ladies football is going through a golden era at the moment with a huge amount of work going on at schools level. It’s strength can be seen in the fact that Loreto Clonmel will contest the Munster Senior Schools A finalwhilst Presentation Fethard have already secured the C Munster title.

On the other hand, Kerry minor manager Rory Kilgallen can call on a very experienced squad to do battle with the Premier county. The bulk of his successful U/16 squad remain involved, and Ava Doherty, Danielle O’Leary, Ella Teahan and Ciara Butler have lined out with the Kerry senior squad this year. Kilgallen can also call upon former Munster young player of the year Siofra O’Shea, and the Irish basketball international is sure to play an important role in the side.

Overall, Kerry look to have the strength in depth and should be able to overcome the first hurdle. Tipperary will have huge ambition of causing an upset though and won’t fear the Kerry challenge. It should be a ding dong affair.