Stáid an Ghearaltaigh, Cill Áirne. Dé Domhnach 26ú Feabhra i.n. Reiteoir: Derek O Mahony (Tiobraid Árann)

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1 SRAITH ALLIANZ 2017 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROINN 1 BÁBHTA 3 CIARRAÍ VS MUINEACHÁN 3.00 Stáid an Ghearaltaigh, Cill Áirne Dé Domhnach 26ú Feabhra i.n. Reiteoir: Derek O Mahony (Tiobraid Árann)

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3 F áilte go dtí Stáid an Ghearaltaigh tráthnóna inniu. táim cinnte go mbeidh cluiche sár mhaith againn. Fáilte speisialta roimh na fóirne Muineachán agus Ciarraí. Fáilte freisin roimh na réiteoirí, na n-oifigí agus na luch leanúna coimh maith. i extend a hearty welcome to the players, officials and supporters from Monaghan to this third round of the 2017 Allianz National Football league Division 1 here in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney. Kerry Clubs in All ireland series the introduction of the All ireland Junior & intermediate competitions by iár Uachtarán Cumann luchcleas Gael and fellow Kerry man Seán Kerry has proven to be one the best initiatives ever introduced in our Association s long and proud history. each Club regardless of size in every part of this Country and abroad has the possibility of playing in an All ireland Final on the hallowed turf of Croke Park. it is one week exactly since Kerry s Glenbeigh-Glencar defeated Rock St. Patricks of tyrone in the All ireland Junior football Club Final. in a tight encounter the Kerry side came out on top continuing our County s incredible success rate at this level. We wish to heartily congratulate Glenbeigh Glencar on this historic victory for the Club and now look forward to welcoming back the various players onto our county teams. Unfortunately Kenmare lost narrowly in the All ireland intermediate football Championship semi final to eventual winners Westport. Dr. Crokes of Killarney had an impressive win in the Senior Club Semi Final over Corofin of Galway and we wish them every success in their All ireland Final appearance against Slaughtneil of Derry on St. Patricks Day. Kerry under 21 s i would like to wish our U-21 Footballers all the very best in their quest for success this year. they begin their campaign on Wednesday March 8th in a home fixture against Clare at Austin Stack Park tralee. Fitzgerald Stadium & Rugby World Cup As many of you may know ireland is currently in the process on compiling a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney has been shortlisted as one of the possible venues should the bid be successful. Much work has been carried out on the Stadium over the past number of years but there is still a substantial amount of upgrade works required. i wish to take this opportunity to thank both the operational and fundraising arms of the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee along with the business people of Killarney for their financial support over the past number of years. the continuation of this financial support is imperative for the further development and sustainability of the Stadium into the future. buíochas thanks to all our supporters and patrons who travelled her today and who attend our games in such numbers. the attendance s generally at the Allianz Football league games to date has been fantastic. i hope that everyone enjoys this afternoon s game and a safe return home to our visitors from Monaghan here today. Tadhg O Murchú, Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Chiarraí. TODAY S OFFICIALS BUÍOCHAS Fáiltiú an Chathaoirligh Reiteoir: DEREK O MAHONY (TIOBRAID ÁRANN) Standby Referee: Conor Lane (Corcaigh) Linesman: James Bermingham (Corcaigh) Sideline Official: Alan Long (Corcaigh) SRAITH ALLIANZ 2017 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROINN 1 BÁBHTA 3 CIARRAÍ VS MUINEACHÁN Stáid an Ghearaltaigh, Cill Áirne Dé Domhnach 26ú Feabhra i.n. Reiteoir: Derek O Mahony (Tiobraid Árann) Cover Photo: Barry John Keane (Ciarraí) gets past Drew Wylie (Muineachán) in the Allianz Football League at Austin Stack Park in 2015 My thanks to all who contributed to today s Programme the proceeds of which are going to Kerry Post Primary Schools Committee and the Kerry Handball Committee. John O Leary, PRO Coiste Chontae Chiarraí.

4 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN ALLIANZ LEAGUE 2017 RESULTS & FIXTURES - DIVISION 1 RESULTS ROUND 1 DATE TIME HOME AWAY VENUE 4 Feb 7pm MAYO MONAGHAN MacHale Park 5 Feb 2pm DONEGAL KERRY Letterkenny 5 Feb 2pm CAVAN DUBLIN Breffni Park 5 Feb 2pm TYRONE ROSCOMMON Healy Park RESULTS ROUND 2 DATE TIME HOME AWAY VENUE 11 Feb 7pm DUBLIN TYRONE Croke Park 11 Feb 7pm KERRY MAYO Austin Stack Park 12 Feb 2pm MONAGHAN CAVAN Castleblaney 12 Feb 2.30pm ROSCOMMON DONEGAL Hyde Park REMAINING FIXTURES ROUND 3 25 Feb 7pm MAYO v ROSCOMMON MacHale Park 26 Feb 2pm DONEGAL v DUBLIN Ballybofey 26 Feb 2pm KERRY v MONAGHAN Fitzgerald Stadium 26 Feb 2:30pm TYRONE v CAVAN Healy Park ROUND 4 4 Mar 7pm CAVAN v DONEGAL Breffni Pk 4 Mar 7pm DUBLIN v MAYO Croke Park 4 Mar 7pm TYRONE v MONAGHAN Healy Park 5 Mar 2pm ROSCOMMON v KERRY Hyde Park ROUND 5 18 Mar 7pm KERRY v DUBLIN Austin Stack Park 18 Mar 7pm DONEGAL v TYRONE Ballybofey 19 Mar 2pm MAYO v CAVAN MacHale Park 19 Mar 2pm MONAGHAN v ROSCOMMON Inniskeen ROUND 6 25 Mar 7pm DUBLIN v ROSCOMMON Croke Park 26 Mar 2pm CAVAN v KERRY Breffni Park 26 Mar 3pm DONEGAL v MONAGHAN Ballyshannon 26 Mar 3pm TYRONE v MAYO Healy Park ROUND 7 2 Apr 2pm KERRY v TYRONE Fitzgerald Stadium 2 Apr 2pm MAYO v DONEGAL MacHale Park 2 Apr 2pm MONAGHAN v DUBLIN Clones 2 Apr 2pm ROSCOMMON v CAVAN Dr Hyde Park 04

5 KERRY v MONAGHAN Previous Meetings NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DATE KERRY MONAGHAN VENUE 13/10/85 KERRY 1-6 MONAGHAN 0-11 Castleblayney 08/03/87 KERRY 0-7 MONAGHAN 0-10 Fitzgerald Stadium 12/04/87 KERRY 2-11 MONAGHAN 2-7 Croke Park (Semi Final) 28/02/88 KERRY 0-9 MONAGHAN 0-10 Clones 26/02/89 KERRY 3-3 MONAGHAN 0-8 Austin Stack Park 01/03/98 KERRY 2-9 MONAGHAN 0-10 Clones 12/03/06 KERRY 1-11 MONAGHAN 0-13 Scotstown 11/04/10 KERRY 1-16 MONAGHAN 1-12 Fitzgerald Stadium 03/04/11 KERRY 1-14 MONAGHAN 0-11 Inniskeen 29/03/15 KERRY 0-10 MONAGHAN 1-11 Austin Stack Park 27/03/16 KERRY 1-17 MONAGHAN 1-9 Clones SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 28/09/30 KERRY 3-11 MONAGHAN 0-2 Croke Park (Final) 12/08/79 KERRY 5-14 MONAGHAN 0-7 Croke Park (Semi Final) 11/08/85 KERRY 1-12 MONAGHAN 2-9 Croke Park (Semi Final) 25/08/85 KERRY 2-9 MONAGHAN 0-10 Croke Park (S/F Replay) 12/08/07 KERRY 1-12 MONAGHAN 1-11 Croke Park (Qtr Final) 03/08/08 KERRY 1-13 MONAGHAN 0-13 Croke Park (Qtr Final) So the KERRY/MONAGHAN Record stands at: National League: Games Played 11; Kerry have won 7 and Monaghan have won 4. Championship: Games Played 6; Kerry have won 5 with 1 Draw. ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE Table Roinn 1 TEAM P W D L F A Pts 1 DUBLIN TYRONE MONAGHAN KERRY MAYO DONEGAL CAVAN ROSCOMMON tomás Ó Sé (Ciarraí) is perfectly positioned for the breaking ball as brother Darragh contests a high ball with Paul Finlay, Dick Clerkin, Paul Meegan and Darren Hughes (Muineachán) when the sides met in the All ireland Quarter Final ten years ago in 2007 at Croke Park 05 (Photo: Kerry s eye)

6 match preview IT S almost a case of the glass half full, glass half empty argument following Kerry s opening two games in the Allianz league. in the case of the former comes the county s first win in their opening league match since 2012 while the latter would be based on the nature of the defeat to Mayo from a promising position in the first period. Whether the conclusion of the Donegal game manifested itself a bit more in the defeat to Mayo is questionable but eamon Fitzmaurice isn t in the situation where a win is an absolute must yet with points on the board after two games for only the second time in his five years as manager. today s game with Monaghan and next weekend s trip to Roscommon offer the ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 Kerry v Monaghanby JASON O CONNOR possibility of points before the game everyone seems to be talking about at least a month in advance in Dublin s visit to tralee on Saturday March 18th. talk about a sell-out does add to anticipation about that particular night after St Patricks Day but eamon Fitzmaurice will be the first to guard against any sense of the two matches beforehand being overlooked in favour of the battle with the reigning league and Allireland Champions. After being taken off in the loss to Mayo, Paul Geaney is Kerry s biggest injury concern ahead of today. it might be a bit too simplistic to say that the turnaround in the Mayo encounter was directly related to his injury in that CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN encounter but Geaney s present good form will be most wanted with the U-21 contingent, Dr Crokes players and a few other latecomers out for the time being. Shane enright s return after the unfortunate collision that forced him off early against Donegal will also be welcomed today as a Conor McManus led forward line has proven in the past that it has the ability to take down the Kingdom on home turf. the Farney County defeated Kerry in tralee only two years ago and though they are still to break their All-ireland Quarter-Final duct in Championship they remain formidable opposition in the league. With victories in their opening games away to Mayo Paul Geaney (Ciarraí) controls the ball ahead of Dessie Mone (Muineachán) with Kieran Donaghy (Ciarraí) and Vinny Corey (Muineachán) looking on when the sides met in the Allianz League in Austin Stack Park in 2015 (Photo: Kerry s Eye). 06

7 Jonathan Lyne (Ciarraí) gets his kick in with Paul Finlay (Muineachán) in close attention when the sides met in the Allianz League in Austin Stack Park in 2015 (Photo: Kerry s Eye). and at home to Cavan, Malachy O Rourke s side might just entertain grander ambitions in the league if they can come away with the right result here today. this is their first visit to Killarney since 2010, where a four point victory for the Kingdom in the final round of the league that year saw them avoid relegation with a 1-16 to 1-12 win. Bar last year, relegation battles as opposed to title contention has been more the order of the day for Kerry this decade in the league but it is still too early to make a judgement on what Kerry will be facing into come the end of the campaign. the league will still be viewed as a mechanism for development in the county but with the margin for error smaller with the abolition of the semi-final stage of the competition all points will be hard earned between here and the first weekend of April. A more consistent 70 minute display will be the initial target you feel for Kerry today considering some of the flat periods in the opening two encounters. Killian Young and James O Donoghue should bolster Kerry s ranks while Peter Crowley will continue in the captain s role for the next three games at least with Dr Crokes advancement to the All-ireland Senior Club Final delaying their announcement of the nominee for 2017 until the destination of the Andy Merrigan Cup is known. With the U-21 s now focussing on their own campaign in the last provincial and All-ireland Championships bearing such a name, more opportunities will arise for fringe players. Jack Barry and Jack Savage have made impressions so far with Adrian Spillane s name continuing to crop up in discussions about selection. the Kerry management appear to still be more interested in finding out about players as opposed to getting results judging by the rather measured comments by eamon Fitzmaurice in the aftermath of the defeat to Mayo but a result is definitely needed here today to get more breathing space to do some more experimenting up in Dr Hyde Park ahead of that game with Dublin. What position Kerry will be in when they return to Fitzgerald Stadium on the first Sunday in April for their final league game against tyrone remains to be seen but wins in matches such as today go a long way towards taking the pressure off. Killian Young (Kerry) 07

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9 2010 KERRY v MONAGHAN THEIR LAST MEETING IN FITZGERALD STADIUM Sraith Náisiúnta Peile CIARRAÍ 1-16 MUINEACHÁN 1-12 Darran O Sullivan (Ciarraí) preparing to shoot with Colin Walsh (Muineachán) closing in when the sides met in 2010 (Photos: Kerry s eye). Micheál Quirke (Ciarraí) in control with Vincent Corey, Paul Finlay and Damian Freeman (Muineachan) looking on when the sides met in 2010 Shane Duffy prepares to collect the ball with John Paul Mone (Muineachán) and Barry John Keane and Kieran Donaghy (Ciarraí) in close attention when the sides met in Fitzgerald Stadium in 2010 This last round league game in the 2010 Allianz Football League pitted Kerry against Monaghan, with both sides struggling to stay in Division 1. Imríodh an cluiche i Staid an Ghearaltaigh i gcill Áirne ar an Domhnach, 11ú Aibreán. As events transpired both sides survived and while doing so served up a game of reasonably good quality. However it was a game during which Kerry were always in control, turning in a very workmanlike performance while Monaghan never gave up the fight and did well to stay in touch and keep the deficit at just 4 points at the final whistle. Timmy Sheehan in his match report in The Kerryman newspaper noted some key moments from the game. He said that Kerry were in control from the outset and while Monaghan kept pace for long periods, Kerry were always equal to the task and able to respond whenever their dominance and scoring advantage was threatened. He noted that substitute Barry John Keane (who had replaced the injured Colm Cooper), worked tirelessly in an attack, which was inspired by some splendid first half scores from Paul Galvin, and over a prolonged period by the leadership of Kieran Donaghy. Although dominant, Kerry were ahead by just 2 points at half time, 0-9 to 1-4, with Conor McManus crashing home a goal from a penalty rebound on 33 minutes. Yet Kerry started the second half well and in reality had the game well wrapped up by the 51st minute when Bryan Sheehan scored a goal following a sublime pass from Donaghy. Both sides had a player dismissed before the end. The respective managers were Jack O Connor and Seamus McEneaney. D imir na foirne seo leanas sa chluiche: CIARRAÍ: Brendan Kealy (Kilcummin), Marc Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht),Tommy Griffin (An Daingean), Tom O Sullivan (Rathmore), Daniel Bohan (Austin Stacks, 0-1), Tomás Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht), Killian Young (Renard), Seamus Scanlon (Currow), Anthony Maher (Duagh), Paul Galvin (Finuge, 0-3), Declan O Sullivan (Piarsaigh na Dromoda), Darran O Sullivan (Glenbeigh/Glencar, 0-2), Colm Cooper (Dr. Crokes, 0-1), Kieran Donaghy (Austin Stack s, 0-3), Bryan Sheehan (St. Mary s, 1-4, 2f). Subs.: Barry John Keane (Kerins O Rahilly s) for C. Cooper, Brendan Guiney (Listowel Emmett s) for T. O Sullivan, Adrian O Connell (St. Michael s/foilmore) for D. Bohan, Micheál Quirke (Kerins-O Rahilly s) for A. Maher, Kieran O Leary (Dr. Crokes, 0-1) for D. O Sullivan. MUINEACHÁN: S. Duffy, N. McAdam, J.P. Mone, Dessie Mone, Darren Hughes (0-2, 1f), Vinny Corey (0-1), Colin Walshe, Dick Clerkin, Paul Finlay (0-2), Stephen Gallogly, Dermot Malone, Kieran Hughes, Conor McManus (1-3, 2f), Ciaran Hanratty (0-1), Tommy Freeman. Subs.: Rory Woods (0-2) for T. Freeman, D. McArdle for K. Hughes, Damien Freeman (0-1) for N. McAdam, Fergus Caulfield for S. Gallogly, M. McEvoy for D. Malone. Réiteoir: Maurice Condon (Port Láirge). [Monaghan went on to contest the 2010 Ulster Final where they lost to Tyrone, 1-14 to 0-7. Their season ended when losing to Kildare, 1-15 to 1-10 in round 4 of the Qualifiers. Kerry won the Munster Football title with a 1-17 to 1-14 win over Limerick before losing to Down in the All-Ireland quarter final on the last day of July, 1-16 to 1-10.] 09

10 His fellow dr Crokes clubman, eamonn Fitzgerald, caught up with him recently. Born in New York in 1967 he will be celebrating his 50th birthday in the not too distant future. He lived in the Big Apple until he was eight years old and moved to Killarney when his parents, eddie and Bridie bought the tatler Jack pub in Plunkett Street and set up a thriving business. His early boyhood memories were of the Sunday visits to Gaelic Park in the Bronx. His dad was in charge of the Carlow team in New York, which drew its players mainly from counties Kerry, Carlow and Cavan. His education in Killarney was in the Mon, St Oliver s Ballycasheen, St Brendan s College and Pallaskenry College in limerick. Among his classmates in the Mon was his best buddy Colm O Shea, who encouraged him to join the Dr Crokes club. in his mid-20s he became involved in coaching and he took charge of the U-14, U-15, U-16 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 and the Crokes minor team. His most treasured medals won as a player were two minor county leagues and the Under-21 county championship won in 1986, the centenary year of the Dr Crokes club. He was a very competent goalkeeper in those campaigns. The Crokes club means everything to me, he said. He acted as a very popular chairman of the club and helped raise significant funds in sponsorship along with Der Brosnan. With this money the club was able to develop the stand, lighting up to the standard of match play and the terracing in the Bridgefield side of the grounds. those were great years and i got great satisfaction leading Crokes developing its facilities in lewis Road to such a high standard as it is today, he said. County board His first connection with the Kerry county board came in Sean Kelly asked me to help out in fund CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN FOCUS ON PATRICK O SULLIVAN Of his 19 years service with Kerry County board, Patrick O sullivan spent 10 as county development Officer, 4 as Vice Chairman and 5 as County Chairman before stepping down due to the 5 year rule at last december s Convention. in the Corridors of Power - With sean Walsh at Congress in Croke Park 2014 raising for the county board and subsequently many officers of the county board encouraged me to run for office. i was elected county Development Officer and i spent 10 years in that role. i travelled all over the county advising clubs on how to go about getting grants to purchase club grounds and then how to develop the requisite facilities. this was very rewarding work as i got to know so many people throughout the county. THe ecstacy! With eamonn Fitzmaurice following Kerry's victory over donegal in the 2014 All ireland Final. (Photo: sportsfile) 10

11 He then spent four years as vicechairman before taking over the top spot in the county board in 2012 in succession to Jerome Conway a position he held for 5 years. Centre of excellence i asked him for his thoughts now after five years in the chair. it was very satisfying to see the clubs develop their facilities, but it became very obvious to Sean Walsh and myself of the need to develop a Centre of excellence to train and develop the county teams. it was very difficult to get pitches during the winter and early spring because clubs had put so much money into their own pitches that they wanted to close them during the bad weather to recover again for the club playing season. i had this vision of a Centre of excellence to cater for all and it took off from there. it was going to be very costly to deliver to the highest specification, but that did not stop me pursuing this dream. We raised money locally for the centre at Currans and raised considerable funds among the GAA and particularly the Kerry diaspora. We had hugely successful fundraisers particularly in the USA and in england. it took a tremendous amount of co-ordination but i had some great contacts abroad and this proved to be the way in to raise the funds. the buildings have been roofed and the pitches are coming along nicely. All will be ready for the opening in May of this year. it is a dream come true and there is a great sense of satisfaction. Making a presentation to Kerry legend Mick O'dwyer in 2014 in the company of other County board Officers, Peter Twiss, Ger Galvin Tim Murphy Highlight Another highlight during his term as chairman was to see Kerry winning the 2014 All-ireland senior title. i had the right man in charge in eamonn Fitzmaurice and if you have the best people in charge you will succeed, he said. Jack O Connor and Peter Keane also delivered with All ireland minor titles after a famine in this age group for so many years. But can we beat the Dubs at senior level; they appear to be untouchable at present? We have won the minors three years in a row and over the next few years some of these excellent players will make the breakthrough at senior level to take the place of those seniors who are retiring and who served the county so well over so many years. We were very close to defeating the Dubs in these past two years and if you look back on the videos you will see that we got no favours. there was only a kick of the ball between us in the final analysis. i am also very proud of the steady successes of the county hurlers. the role of chairman was fulltime work, even if it was done on a voluntary basis. i enjoyed it and it would not have been possible only for the support in particular of my family, he said. i asked him how life has changed since he left office in December. the big thing is that the phone is more silent. i was constantly on the phone while i was chairman. i will adapt to a more normal life and look forward to getting back in with the Crokes in whatever capacity they want me to work. relax How does he relax? i have made some great friends through the GAA in so many different places and ways and i value their friendships. We have had some great times together. i love listening to U2 and love to cycle. that will be an important part of my rehabilitation as i recover from ankle surgery. that will mean 20 weeks in the rehab boot. (earlier this year he had surgery done on a troublesome ankle injury in Ray Moran s Santry Sports Clinic). i should mention of course Ger Harte and Colm Fuller who were so helpful after my previous surgery. Patrick, if there was a free transfer in the GAA what two players would you buy for Kerry? Without hesitation he mentioned lee Keegan of Mayo and Diarmuid Connolly of Dublin and his outstanding Kerry players of the past 40 years? there were so many great players in the different eras. look at the likes of Mikey Sheehy, John egan, Charlie Nelligan and Jacko from O Dwyer s era. When we weren t winning too many All irelands you had star players such as Maurice Fitzgerald, Seamus Moynihan and the brilliant Connie Murphy. in more recent times you have the Ó Sé brothers, Declan O Sullivan and the brilliant Colm Cooper, just to mention a few. We wish him well. it is always a pleasure to talk to such a pleasant gentleman. launching the Centre of excellence with Kerry Manager eamonn Fitzmaurice and Frank Hayes director of Corporate Affairs Kerry Group. (Photo: domnick Walsh) 11

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13 Q & A WITH DICK CLERKIN (MUINEACHÁN)??? dick Clerkin announced his retirement from intercounty football last summer ending his reign as the longest-serving inter-county footballer. The Currin man made his senior debut for Monaghan in late 1999 and played a record 179 games (54 sfc) for his native county during which he scored Q - your father Hugo played for Monaghan during a successful period for the county - did you always want to follow in his footsteps? A - i did. i have few memories of his playing days, however growing up he always conveyed the sense of pride and enjoyment he got from playing with Monaghan. i was also very aware of the respect and appreciation he engendered from his peers and followers. From an early age, this was something i wanted to aspire to. Q - you have just called time on an 18 year senior career - obviously playing with Monaghan has meant an awful lot to you? A - Hugely. i decided very early in my career that i was going to commit to Monaghan for as long as i conceivably could, regardless of the sacrifices and disappointments that might be encountered along the way. Playing for Monaghan was never really a choice, it was just something i had to do, and i worked everything else to facilitate that. Family obviously takes priority over anything, and it was only when this part of my life became heavily impacted on did i start considering a life away from Monaghan. i will miss it terribly, but i am content in the knowledge that i gave as much as i could, for as long as i could. So i have no regrets. Q - looking back over your career - there were obviously some great days - and maybe days that could have been a bit better! A - Not getting past the All ireland Q/F stage in recent years will always rankle with me. We were certainly good enough to go further, and God knows lesser teams than us have. Our performances did not do the team justice and that is the really frustrating thing. But like everything we have done, we never let the disappointments set us back, and in that regard i have full confidence, that glass ceiling will be broken in the not so distant future. Q - What counties or individuals brought the best out of you? A - i always enjoyed playing the big teams on the big days. that nervous energy you get from lining up against a top team or player, in front of a huge crowd helped me to get the best out of myself. You re never as tuned into a match as when lining up against a Darragh Ó Sé or a Sean Cavanagh! Q - if you got the choice at this weekend's Congress, what two or three rule changes would you introduce to improve the game of Gaelic Football? A - Reversal of Black Card rule. Kick-outs have to carry a certain distance. Oh and reversal of Black Card. Did i mention binning the black card?!! Q - After 18 years in the Monaghan Jersey, where to now for dick Clerkin? i have taken on the role of Player/Manager with my club Currin this year, and i am really enjoying that challenge so far. i enjoy coaching and trying to bring the standards and learnings gained as an intercounty player back to my club. Needless to say, i have been very fortunate to get some opportunities to work in different aspects of the media in recent years, and i hope to able to continue with that. i like to think i can offer some honest and balanced insights on the game,. i try to be as positive as i can about our games, as sadly too much negativity is purveyed nowadays, with much of it misplaced and driven by narrow agendas. Q - Finally, any regrets? A - None. dick Clerkin in action against Kieran donaghy in the Allianz league game in Clones last year (Photo: Fintan Mctiernan)

14 KERRY POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS MEÁN SCOIL NUA AN LEITH-TRIUIGH CAISLEÁN AN GHRIAIRE, CO. CIARRAÍ Fón: Facs: ST JOSEPH S SECONDARY SCHOOL BALLYBUNION, CO. KERRY, Tel/Fax: (Staff: ) POBALSCOIL CHORCA DHUIBHNE AN GRÓBH, AN DAINGEAN, CO. CHIARRAÍ Fón: (66) Faics: (066) Ríomhphost: pcd07@eircom.net POBALSCOIL INBHEAR SCÉINE KENMARE CO. KERRY Tel: /40847 Fax: info@kenmarecs.com MEÁNSCOIL NA TOIRBHIRTE BAILE AN MHUILINN, CO. CHIARRAÍ Tel/Fax: (Principal) (Staff) milltownpres3.ias@eircom.net PRESENTATION SECONDARY, MILLTOWN, CO. KERRY ST. PATRICK S SECONDARY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD, CASTLEISLAND, CO. KERRY Tel: MEÁNSCOIL PHÁDRAIG NAOFA Bóthar an Choláiste, Oileán Chiarraí COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL TARBERT, LISTOWEL, CO. KERRY AN SCOIL CHUIMSITHEACH Tairbeart, Lios Tuathail, Co. Chiarrai Tel: Fax: tarbert@iol.ie

15 PLAYER PROFILE 2 defender name shane enright born HeiGHT 6-0 WeiGHT 13 stone Club TArberT Occupation: Bank Official, Bank of Ireland When and where did you first play Football? Tarbert U10 s Minor Experience with Kerry: 2005, 2006 U21 Experience with Kerry: 2007, 2008 & 2009 Senior Inter County Debut: League V Cork 2010, Championship V Tipperary 2011 Sporting Achievements to date: Munster Minor, Munster & All Ireland U21, 5 Munster Senior, 1 All Ireland Senior, I North Kerry Championship Favourite Venue: Shannon Park, Tarbert & Croke Park Biggest influence on your sporting career to date: Parents Most memorable sporting moment as a player?: Winning All Ireland in 2014 In ten years time I hope to be... Still playing football! If there was a transfer market who would you buy? Ricky Ashe The best invention ever: Phone What skill do you think is the most important in Football? Kicking and tackling Favourite sport other than Football?: Soccer and Rugby What do you like most about the GAA? Friendships made, Craic with the lads! What do you dislike most about the GAA? Winter training How would you improve the GAA? Have a minimum number of players in the opposition half at all times Name two sports people you would bring to dinner: Mick Galwey and Roy Keane Sporting Event you d pay most to see: Superbowl Hobbies: Golf & Fishing, Sports and Music Favourite Film: Shawshank Redemption Do you Tweet? Sometimes Favourite Food? Pizza Favourite Music: Oasis/Anything Most Treasured Possession: Laptop

16 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN (16) Briain Ó Ceallaigh Brian Kelly Killarney Legion (17) Adrian Ó Spealáin Adrian Spillane Templenoe (18) Barra Seán Ó Catháin Barry John Keane Kerins O Rahillys (19) Stiofán Ó Briain Stephen O Brien Kenmare (20) Caoimhín Mac Cárthaigh Kevin McCarthy Kilcummin (21) Gaibhin Ó Crualaioch Gavin Crowley Templenoe (22) Micheál Ó Géibheannaigh Michael Geaney Dingle (23) Antaine Ó Meachair Anthony Maher Duagh (24) Briain Ó Siocháin Bryan Sheehan St. Mary s (25) Breandán Ó Súilleabháin Brendan O Sullivan Valentia (26) Cathal Ó Lúing An Ghaeltacht (27) Conchúir Ó Catháin Conor Keane Killarney Legion (28) Donnchadh Ó Dálaigh Denis Daly St Marys Ciarraí Colours: BLUE & GOLD FIR IONAD: (1) Breandán Ó Caolaí Brendan Kealy Kilcummin (2) (3) (4) Seán Mac Ionrachtaigh Marc Ó Grifín Cillian de Siún Shane Enright Mark Griffin Killian Young Tarbert St. Michaels-Foilmore Renard (5) (6) (7) Tadhg Ó Muraile Peadar Ó Crualaidh Ronán Ó Seanacháin Tadhg Morley Peter Crowley (c) Ronan Shanahan Templenoe Laune Rangers Austin Stacks (8) (9) Daithí Ó Moráin Seán de Barra David Moran Kerins O Rahillys Jack Barry Na Gaeil (10) (11) (12) Seán Ó Laighin Pól Ó Murchú Donnchadh Breathnach Jonathan Lyne Paul Murphy Donnchadh Walsh Killarney Legion Rathmore Cromane (13) (14) (15) Sean Sabhaois Pól Ó Géibheannaigh Seamus Ó Donnchú Jack Savage Paul Geaney James O Donoghue Kerins O Rahillys Dingle Killarney Legion BAINISTEOIR: Eamonn Fitzmaurice (Finuge) ROGHNÓIRÍ: Mikey Sheehy (Austin Stacks), Padraig Corcoran (Dingle), Liam Hassett (Laune Rangers), Maurice Fitzgerald (St. Marys). CIARRAÍ 1 adh leath 2 adh leath IOMLÁN Cúil Cúilíní Seachaí 45m Saor Ciceanna

17 Muineachán Colours: BLUE & WHITE 7 BAINISTEOIR: Malachy O Rourke ROGHNÓIRÍ: Eoin Lennon, Leo McBride, Coilín Mac Conraoi MONAGHAN 1 adh leath 2 adh leath (1) Ruairí Ó Beagáin Rory Beggan An Bhoth (2) (3) (4) Fionáin Ó Ceallaigh Aindreas Wylie Rian Wylie Fintan Kelly Drew Wylie Ryan Wylie Cluain Eois Béal Átha Beithe Béal Átha Beithe (5) (6) (7) Ciarán Ó Dufaigh Niall Mac Adaim Coilín Breatnach Kieran Duffy Neil McAdam Colin Walshe (c) Leachtain Na Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin Dubhamlacht (8) (9) Darren Ó haodha Ciarán Ó haodha Darren Hughes An Bhoth Kieran Hughes An Bhoth (10) (11) (12) Carl Ó Conaill Seán Ó Ciara Gabhán Ó Duagáin Karl O Connell Shane Carey Gavin Doogan Tigh Thalainn An Bhoth Machaire Cluain (13) (14) (15) Conchur Mac Cárthaigh Tómas Mac Giolla Cearra Conchur Mac Maghnúis Conor McCarthy Thomas Kerr Conor McManus An Bhoth Béal Átha Beithe Cluain Tiobraid Cúil Cúilíní Seachaí 45m Saor Ciceanna FIR IONAD: (16) Conchur Mac Giollarnáth Conor Forde An Bhoth (17) Seamús Ó Maoldhuibh James Mealiff Cluain Eois (18) Eoin Mac Giolla Comhaill Owen Coyle Leachtain (19) Carl Mac Uaid Karl McQuaid Scairbh na gcaorach (20) Rian Mac Giolla Easpaig Ryan McAnespie Scairbh na gcaorach (21) Niall Ó Ciaráin Niall Kearns Seán Mac Diarmada (22) Diarmuid Ó Maoileóin Dermot Malone Fág An Bealach (23) Eoin Ó Dufaigh Owen Duffy Leachtain (24) Stíofán Mac an Ghallóglaigh Stephen Gollogly Carraig Mhachaire Rois (25) Seán Mac Cearáin Jack McCarron Curraichín (26) Daibhéid Mac Alastair David McAllister Scairbh na gcaorach IOMLÁN 17

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19 PLAYER PROFILE 2 defender name FinTAn Kelly Club ClOnes FAVOuriTe POsiTiOn 11 CHildHOOd HerO MiCKey slowey Favourite Pitch: St Tiernach s Park, Clones Best Player you have played with: Owen Lennon Best Player you have played against: Kieran Hughes, Mansy Best game you have been involved in: Ulster Final 2013 Best game you have ever seen: Tyrone v Armagh 2003 All Ireland Final Best trainer within the squad: Too many to mention!! Worst trainer within the squad: Kieran Hughes - shocking! Worst training drill: Hate warm ups Best motivator within the squad: Vinny Best advice ever received: Don t be afraid to make mistakes Biggest influence on career: Family and clubmates Most important skill: Reading the game Biggest Strength in your game: Fitness Area of your game you would like to improve: Everything Which county do you like to see do well apart from your own: Galway Advice for youngsters: Practice, persist and perfect Best thing about the GAA: The friends, memories and craic it gives you Pre Match Meal: Pasta Favourite Song: Wake Me Up - Avicii Song you listen to before big games: SHM Greyhound Favourite Film: Friday Night Lights Favourite Holiday Destination: Boston Hobbies: Walking the dog

20 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 A Weekend Away with the KERRY SUPPORTERS CLUB CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN Kerry GAA supporters Club President Jerry brosnan pictured at the recent Annual social with from left, Martin leane, John Mangan, John King, Geraldine behan, John O'Connell, donal O'leary, Kay O'Connor and Tommy dowling. the Kerry supporters club was founded in 1989 and the first away trip was in November 1990 to Donegal. three weeks ago, almost 30 years on, Kerry supporters came together from various parts of the county for the first away trip of 2017 another trip to Donegal for the opening Allianz league game. Kennedy Coaches rolled into Farranfore for the first pick up on Saturday at 9 a.m. and then it was onto tralee to join with the second coach where they parted ways with one heading in the Abbeyfeale direction and the other taking in the coast road to limerick. the north Kerry coach stopped at the usual Mail Road Cross collection point where there was one notable absentee; our wonderful President Jerry Brosnan a man respected by all. Jerry rarely misses Kerry games and it was like a team lining out without one of their best players. He was in our thoughts however as we headed onwards to Donegal. Hopefully he will be able to join us in our travels again in the near future. Kerry supporters always look forward to these overnight trips and the fact that this game against 15 Month old Fionnán Moore pictured with his mother Maura (nee King, ballyroe, Tralee) who travelled from downpatrick Co. down was the youngest Kerry supporter at the recent Kerry v donegal game. He is seen here meeting up with Centenary captain Ambrose O'donovan in the dorrian imperial Hotel in ballyshannon on the eve of the game. Donegal was the first league game of 2017 generated a lot of interest. As we browsed our Saturday morning papers discussion was focused on how the new guys on the block would do in Following various collection points along the route we soon reached Galway for breakfast in Mother Hubbard s, and indeed one or two checked out the local across the road to quench the thirst!. Back on the road again as we headed on through tuam and into Mayo before the majestic Benbulbin of Sligo appeared in our sights. the banter and the stories shortened the journey to Bundoran where some of our group dropped off in the Great Northern Hotel with its fantastic beach and golf course providing a splendid back-drop. they later joined the rest of the party who travelled to Ballyshannon which was our base for the weekend. Our accommodation in the south Donegal town was in the Dorrians imperial Hotel which is owned by Ben and Mary Dorrian, (formerly Mary Stack from listowel town) who gave us a real Donegal welcome. Following a meal Chairman of the club 20

21 Donie O leary addressed the 15 strong group and thanked everyone for making the long trip. Among the group were Radio Kerry s Gary O Sullivan and centenary Captain Ambrose O Donovan, both of whom were granted celebrity status and they obliged with photos and selfies and later entertained the group with a few songs just to keep the vocal chords exercised for the following day s commentary!. Some supporters stayed on for the organised entertainment of music and dance while others explored the watering holes of Ballyshannon before venturing back to Dorrians for the usual singsong and storytelling. the likes of Denis Boyle, Christina Casey and John O Connell, to name but a few, kept the session going into the early hours! Sunday morning was soon upon us and following breakfast getting mass and browsing the morning papers were on the agenda. Before long it was time to depart for letterkenny in north Donegal for the big match. As we arrived in O Donnell Park it was quite obvious that a huge Kerry support was in Donegal for the weekend having travelled from the Kingdom and other counties around the country. the St eunans Clubhouse provided an ideal meeting place. the game was just eight minutes old when Shane enright picked up Mary Claire McCarthy pictured with an injury raising concern among the Kerry support which included Shane s parents, tom and Stella, who travel regularly with the group. We were all relieved when tom soon confirmed that the injury was not serious. Kerry s display on the day had everybody in good spirits as we embarked on our long journey south. the new guys had played their part and the match was the only topic of conservation discussed as we left Donegal. Just as darkness descended we reached the Dalton inn in Claremorris for our evening meal. All our needs catered for, it was time to leave the Mayo town and head for the Kingdom. With our taste buds satisfied it was time to start the usual sing-song with the likes of Jerry Kerry supporters Club members Marian McAuliffe (lixnaw), bridie Howard, Frances reidy (ballymac), bridie Carmody (Tralee) and Mike Hussey (ballyduff) pictured in The Thatch bar ballyshannon on the eve of the recent Kerry V donegal league game. Brosnan and John Mangan usually leading the way on the North Kerry bus while Mike Allen is never slow to start up the session on the South Kerry bus. Once we crossed the Shannon in limerick we were homeward bound, happy and exhausted. the road home after a victory is always special and even more so after a victory up north! it was heading on for midnight as Kennedys Coaches dropped off their weary loads after another very enjoyable and successful weekend away. the supporters are already looking forward to the next overnight trip to Cavan in a months time for the Round 6 game. Ciarraí Abú!! Martin leane, PrO Kerry GAA supporters Club. her heroes Tomás and Marc Ó Sé at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social Pictured in dorrians imperial Hotel ballyshannon on the eve of the recent Kerry V donegal league game were Kerry supporter's Club members Kit ryan, emer Hogan (Tralee), Marie Molyneaux lixnaw and stella enright, Tarbert. THe Kerry GAA supporters Club AGM The Kerry GAA Supporters Club AGM will be held on Monday the 6th of March at 8pm in the Ballygarry House Hotel Tralee. All new members are welcome. Annual Membership costs just

22 IAR BHUNSCOILEANNA CHIARRAÍ SCOIL PHOBAIL SLIABH LUACHRA RATHMORE, CO. KERRY Tel: Fax: CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SECONDARY SCHOOL THE GREEN, TRALEE, CO. KERRY Tel: Office (066) Fax: (066) MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL MOUNTHAWK Meánscoil na Trócaire, Cno na Seabhaic, Trá Lí, Co Chiarraí MOUNTHAWK, TRALEE, CO. KERRY Tel: (066) Fax: (066) INTERMEDIATE SECONDARY SCHOOL KILLORGLIN, CO. KERRY Tel: COLÁISTE NA SCEILGE CAHERCIVEEN, TRALEE, CO. KERRY Tel: Fax ST. BRENDAN S COLLEGE Coláiste Bhréannain, Cill Áirne, Co. Chiarraí Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland Tel.: Fax: info@stbrendanscollege.ie ST. MICHAEL S COLLEGE LISTOWEL, CO. KERRY Telephone: Fax: smc.ias@eircom.net

23 Although Kerry had already qualified for the league quarter final, it did not stop over 6,000 people coming to watch the reigning All-ireland champions face off against a very strong and coming Monaghan side Monaghan had won the National league in 1985 and won the Ulster Championship in 1985 & imríodh an cluiche seo i Staid an Ghearaltaigh i gcill Airne ar an Domhnach, 8ú Márta. the headline in the Kerryman ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 Sraith Náisiúnta Peile 1987 MUINEACHÁN 0-10 CIARRAÍ 0-7 newspaper summed up the game aptly Monaghan stepped up the pace and tempo and it did the trick. Reporter eamon Horan put it simply Seven points inside 11 minutes of the second half, without a reply from the home side, saw Monaghan plunge the dagger of defeat into the heart of Kerry s buoyant halftime hopes in this grimlycontested and at times over-heated Ford National Football league tie. in a rather low scoring game, Ger Power, Owen liston and current selector Mikey sheehy all played against Monaghan in 1987 (Photo: Kennelly Archive) CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN eugene nudie Hughes (Muineachán) played corner forward when the sides met in 1987 (Photo: sportsfile) Kerry, wind assisted, led by 2 at half time, 0-4 to 0-2 but when hit by that succession of Monaghan points found it difficult to respond. After 45 minutes Monaghan had jumped into a 0-9 to 0-4 lead and although Kerry tried gallantly and determinedly, they could not prevent a 3 point loss. the report noted that newcomer Michael O Donoghue turned on a competent display and he also scored Kerry s only score from play in the 24th minute and that the appearance of Pat Spillane at the start of the second half. was greeted warmly by the Kerry followers. Ag deireadh bhí Muineachán 0-10 in aghaidh 0-7 chun tosaigh agus b iad seo na fóirne: CiArrAÍ: Charlie Nelligan (Castleisland Desmonds), John Higgins (John Mitchel s), tom Spillane (templenoe), Mick Spillane (templenoe), Mike O Donoghue (Valentia, 0-1), tommy Doyle (Annascaul, capt.), Stephen Stack (listowel emmett s), Jack O Shea (St. Mary s, Caherciveen), Mick Galwey (Currow), Denis Ogie Moran (Beale), timmy O Dowd (John Mitchel s), Mike McAuliffe (Spa), Mikey Sheehy (Austin Stack s 0-5f), Sean Walsh (Kerins-O Rahilly s), Ger Power (Austin Stack s). Fir ionaid: Pat Spillane (templenoe) for M. Galwey; eoin liston (Beale, 0-1f) for M. McAuliffe. MuineACHán: Paddy linden, eugene Sherry, Gerry McCarville, Declan loughman, Jimmy Keely (0-1), Ciarán Murray, Seán McKenna, David Byrne (0-2), S. Mcilroy, Brendan Murray, eugene O Hanlon (0-2), Mick O Dowd (0-1), Ray McCarron (0-3, capt.), eamon Murphy, eugene Nudie Hughes (0-1). Fir ionaid: P. Brady for G. McCarville. réiteoir: P. Donovan (Corcaigh) [Kerry went on to defeat Clare in the quarter final, Monaghan again in the semi-final before losing the final to Dublin in Croke Park on 26th April, 1-11 to in the Championship, Kerry s hopes of 4 All irelands in a row vanished following a replay defeat at the hands of Cork while Monaghan s Championship season came to an end as early as May 24th when defeated by Cavan.] 23

24 KERRY POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS COLÁISTE GLEANN LÍ POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASH ROAD, TRALEE, CO. KERRY COLAISTE NA RIOCHTA, UPPER CHURCH ST., LISTOWEL, CO. KERRY. Telephone: +353 (0) Facsimile: +353 (0) CAUSEWAY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL CAUSEWAY, TRALEE, CO. KERRY. Tel: (066) CASTLEISLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CASTLEISLAND, CO. KERRY Telephone : +353 (0) info@castleislandcc.com KILLORGLIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE KILLORGLIN, CO. KERRY Phone: Fax: info@killorglincc.ie GAELCHOLÁISTE CHIARRAÍ TOBAIR MHAIGH DOR, TRÁ LÍ. Phone: eolas@gcchiarrai.ie KILLARNEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEW ROAD, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY. Fón: Facs: kcccom@iol.ie

25 Malachy O Rourke is in the early months of his fifth year as the Monaghan senior football manager, with an agreement in place to remain at the helm until the end of O Rourke took over Monaghan in the wake of the team having been relegated to Division 3 of the Allianz Football league, but he quickly guided them back up the ranks, with this being their third consecutive campaign in the top flight. Monaghan s fortunes also soon took an upward curve in the championship, resulting in Ulster SFC titles in 2013 and 2015 the first of those ending a 25-year drought. the enniskillen-based Pe teacher, who played for many years with Derrylin, errigal Ciarán and Fermanagh (as well as winning a Sigerson Cup with St. Mary s University, Belfast), arrived in Monaghan with an impressive ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 FOCUS ON Malachy O rourke shakes hands with his Kerry counterpart, eamonn Fitzmaurice following last year s Allianz league meeting in Clones managerial CV already to his name. He was then best known for taking Fermanagh to within a score of a first-ever Ulster title in 2008, as well as winning county championships in tyrone, Cavan and most notably in Derry, where he took the loup all the way to provincial success. CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN MONAGHAN MANAGER MALACHY O ROURKE (Photo: sportsfile) O Rourke has been joined throughout his term in Monaghan by leo McBride and trainer Ryan Porter. Owen lennon and Colin McAree have been added to the back-room team for this year, taking over from Finbarr Fitzpatrick. Colm shalvey KERRY v MONAGHAN by TiM slattery Conor McManus, with 2-43 was the top scorer in the 2016 Allianz Football league campaign. Colm Cooper with 1-24 was Kerry s top scorer in the 2016 Allianz Football league. eugene sherry was Monaghan s winning Captain in 1985 when they beat Armagh in national league Final on a score of 1-11 to 0-9. Tomás Ó sé was Kerry s winning Captain in 2004 when they beat Galway in the Allianz league final (3-11 to 1-16). eugene Hughes (Monaghan), John O'Keeffe (Kerry) and Tom Heneghan (roscommon) was the All star full back line in Hughes went on to win two more All stars, this time as a corner forward in 1985 and 1988! Jack O'shea and Mick Galwey was the Kerry midfield pairing when Kerry and Monaghan met at Fitzgerald stadium on the 8/3/87 in the national league. 27

26 ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE - ROINN 1 - BÁBHTA 3 Kerry Handball REVIEW By danny riordan 2016 was a great year for Kerry Handball getting off to a flying start in February with Glenbeigh s Dominic lynch capturing the Allireland 40X20 Over-35 Singles and followed that up with the Over-35 Doubles partnered by John Joe Quirke (Glenbeigh). He paired up with Jack O'Shea (Glenbeigh) to take the Munster Senior Doubles championship and also captured the Munster 60x30 Senior and Over- 35s Singles titles. the pairing of lynch and Quirke finished the year by capturing the O35 Munster and All-ireland 60x30 Doubles titles. in the ladies game, Ballymacelligott s Ashley Prendiville reached the semi-final of the 2016 All-ireland Senior 60x30 Championship, falling to eventual winner and she also contested the 60x30 Nationals final, losing out to Catriona Casey (Cork) in a tight match. in Kerry juvenile Handball, it was Ballymacelligott s Daire Keane who brought home the silverware in the Munster championships winning the U16 60X30 singles, following that up with another strong win over Kilkenny in the All-ireland semi-final only to fall in the final to tyrone. Our younger players competed in the Primary School 40X20 team Competition held in mid- December, where a team of Daragh lynch, darragh lynch (Glenbeigh) u12 Munster 40x20 runner-up and Christy Moriarty (Glenbeigh Coach), sean Quirke (Glenbeigh / u14 Munster 40x20 Champion), dominick lynch CIARRAÍ V MUINEACHÁN dominick lynch who won his 50th Munster Handball Medal recently Keith Moriarty, Keilin Sullivan, Roisin Smith, lea Morris, Aoife Page, Danielle Griffin and John Cronin fell to the eventual winners, Cork, in the semi-final has started strongly with the revival of the Senior County Championship. the title was won in style by Dominick lynch who defeated Danny Riordan (Ballymac) in the semi final only to meet of his clubman Jack O Shea in a trilling final played in front of a packed gallery in Glenbeigh. lynch started as he meant to go on, taking the Munster Masters 40x20 singles title in a tightly fought final over David Moloney (tipp). Winning Munster titles is nothing new for Dominick but this represented a major milestone in his career, marking his fiftieth Munster handball medal. An absolutely massive achievement for any sportsman! in the coming weeks Dominick will be teaming up with Jack O'Shea to defend their title in the Munster 40x20 Senior Doubles championship and also partnering John Joe Quirke to defend their title in the Over-35 Doubles. Ashley Prendiville is making strong progress in the ladies All-ireland Championship, currently facing Martina McMahon (limerick) in the quarterfinal stage. Ashley will also compete in this year s ladies Senior Munster Championship to begin in mid-march. 26

27 in the other grades, Jack O Shea lost out in a hard fought Junior Munster final to Ryan Harkin (Cork) while John Joe Quirke lost out in the Over-35 Munster final to Colm Jordan (Cork). Ballaymac s Pat lacey reached the semi-final stage of the emerald Masters Munster singles, while Ballymac s Danny Riordan and Cian Counihan will be in action in the coming weeks having reached the Munster semi-final of the Novice Doubles, as will Glenbeigh s Brian Mcevoy and John O Sullivan who have reached the semi-final of the Over-35 B grade. in the juvenile grades the year has started very well, contesting 4 finals as the Munster 40x20 championships drew to a close last weekend. it was Sean Quirke (Glenbeigh) who brought home the first title winning the U14 singles and Daire Keane came through an epic battle in the U17 singles to take his 4th Munster title in four years and reaching the All-ireland final on each of those occasions only to fall at the final daire Keane (ballymac) u17 Munster 40x20 Champion pictured with runner-up Michael O Malley (Cork) hurdle. Darragh lynch (Glenbeigh) put up a strong fight in the U12 singles final and leah Morris and Roisin Smith (Glenbeigh) lost a tough match against Cork in the U12 Doubles. it was a first appearance in a Munster final for all three and we're sure to see them back in contention next year. Contact secretary.kerry.handball@gaa.ie 27

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31 See the big match action and analysis in this week s Kerry s Eye. IT S ALL ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY - ON SALE THURSDAY THE ROSE HOTEL, FORMERLY FELS POINT HOTEL, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 HKA4. Tel: +353 (0) info@therosehotel.com GROUND RULES & REGULATIONS 1. All persons entering this ground are admitted only subject to the following Ground Regulations and to the Rules and Regulations of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Entry to the ground shall be deemed to constitute unqualified acceptance of all these Rules and Regulations. 2. Fireworks, smoke canisters, bottles, glass, cans, flags, banners, poles and other similar articles or canisters including which could or might be used as a weapon, are not permitted within the ground and any person in possession of such an article or container may be refused entry or ejected from the ground. 3. The consumption of intoxicating liquor is not permitted and spectators are not permitted to bring alcohol into the ground/area. 4. The climbing of pylons, stands or other buildings is not permitted. 5. Unnecessary noise such as that from the use of radio sets, air horns and behaviour likely to cause confusion or nuisance of any kind including foul or abusive language is not permitted in any part of the ground. 6. Under no circumstances is it permitted to throw any object on to the pitch. 7. Unauthorised persons are not permitted to enter on to the field of play and may be ejected. 8. Any person who fails to comply with instructions from a Steward may be ejected from the ground. 9. In general, the Ground Management reserves the right of admission. 10. The Ground Management reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject any person who refuses to be searched by a member of An Garda Siochana. 11. Any person who remains in a gangway may be ejected. 12. The GAA, event promoters reserve the right for its servants or agents to remove from the ground any person who does not comply with the Ground Regulations or whose presence on the ground could reasonably be construed as constituting a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to other spectators. 13. All persons in the ground are reminded of their obligations under Section 18 (3) of the Fire Services Act, 1981, to ensure that behaviour does not present a danger from fire to anyone. 14. The Stand is a NO SMOKING AREA 31

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