Club Notes 29th May 2022

The U10 Girls welcomed Spa to Direen last Thursday evening in the latest offering of Go Games. On a perfect evening the 24 girls got plenty of game time in and it was obvious that both their skills and enjoyment levels are improving. Well done to both girls and coaches.

 

Our U12 Girls made the trip to Churchill last Wednesday evening. Having been placed in a higher grade they are now facing stronger opposition but they more than held their own for the majority of the game before eventually succumbing to a stronger home side.

 

The U14 County League , including County players, commenced on Sunday eveningwhere our Green team had a very impressive win over Brosna/ Knocknagoshel. A very productive second quarter laid the foundations for the win and not even the sunshine in the north Kerry village could outshine the second half performance as they ran out 4-17 to 0-7 winners. Next up is a home game vs Kilcummin.

 

Having already qualified for the County semi final the final round of the U16 County League was played last Thursday evening in Direen with the visit of our neighbours Dr Crokes. A blitz in the first half by the visitors saw them lead at half time but a much improved second half showing was not enough to prevent a Dr Crokes win on a 4-10 to 4-6 scoreline. The League now takes a break to allow for the Junior Cert Examinations and we wish everyone well in their efforts. The semi final will be played in late June.

 

The Minor Girls have also qualified for the County Semi Final where they will face Kilcummin. This game is fixed for Friday July 1st, again to facilitate the State Examinations.

 

Hard luck to Keri Ann Hanrahan, Elizabeth Mohan and the Kerry Ladies who went down fighting to the Cork Ladies in an entertaining Munster Final played as a curtain raiser to the men’s equivalent. Their interest in the All Ireland series though is still very much alive when they enter the round robin phase of the competition with an opening tie against Galway.