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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry footballers David Clifford and Gavin White launch schools blitz
Great rivalry is expected on the field as the school teams battle it out for Tadgh Ó Súilleabháin cup. His son Sean was in attendance at at the launch of the event last week as was the Kerry county board chairman Patrick O'Sullivan. The annual Garda blitz will take place at Fitzgerald Stadium on Monday, June 9. The cup is to honour Tadhg's commitment to the promotion of Gaelic football in primary schools. In 1954, Tadhg founded the first national schools' competition in East Kerry and the Killarney Garda National Schools Blitz carries on that tradition. The event was officially launched by Kerry captain Gavin White and player David Clifford and local gardaí who help organise the event also attended the launch as did representatives from the schools who are playing in the very popular blitz. The 23 schools signed up including Loreto NS Killarney, Gneeveguilla NS, Holy Family School Rathmore, St Oliver's Ballycasheen, The Monastery NS, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Lissivigeen and Tiernaboul NS, Killarney and Loughguittane NS. Also playing are Nagle Rice Milltown, Scoil Mhuire Killorglin, Glenbeigh NS, Cullina NS Beaufort, Fossa NS, Scoil Iognáid Ris Dingle,Faha NS and Knockaderry NS. Teams from St John's NS, Kenmare as well as Coolick, Kilcummin and Anabla National schools, Barraduff NS and from across the border in Boherbue in Cork are also playing. As well as the stiff competition for the cup there is also a two memorial trophies for the best male and female player in the tournament. The best male player will be presented with the Ó Cinnéide cup and the female player with the Paudie Twohig memorial cup. Organiser Garda Eddie Walsh said the event which marks its 20th year is a major event every year and is down to the huge support of sponsors, local gardaí, Fitzgerald stadium and volunteers including TY students from St Brendan's college and of course the participation of the schools.
Irish Independent
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry Cumann na mBunscol: Gneeveguilla NS win 4/5 teacher title for the first time
Gneeveguilla NS 5-5 Coolard NS 1-6 History was made at Austin Stack Park as Gneeveguilla NS were crowned 4/5 Teacher county champions for the first time. The game got off to a lively start with Coolard's Síun Kennelly opening the scoring with a composed point. Gneeveguilla replied immediately as Amelia Fleming finished confidently to the net. Another Kennelly free reduced the gap, but Gneeveguilla were quick to respond, with Sinéad Hurley firing home their second goal. Coolard kept pressing and were rewarded with a fine point from Orla O'Rahilly. However, Gneeveguilla began to pull away when midfielder Aisling Fenton struck for her side's third goal, followed by a point from Hurley to stretch the lead. A free from Kennelly and a long-range point from Orla Lyons kept them within reach. Gneeveguilla's response was swift Aisling Fenton added a free, and Sinéad Hurley split the posts with a superb long-range point to give her side a commanding 3-4 to 0-5 lead at half-time. Orla Lyons got Coolard off the mark in the second half with a point that briefly raised hopes. But Sinéad Hurley soon dashed any hope of a comeback, netting her second goal with a blistering run through the defence. Coolard battled on, and a sweeping move upfield ended with Sophie O'Flaherty finding the net. Gneeveguilla weren't done yet. Ava Knee capped off a brilliant team move with a fifth goal, putting the result beyond doubt. Sinéad Hurley then put the icing on the cake with a stunning point off the outside of her boot, rounding off a Player of the Match performance. As the final whistle blew, Gneeveguilla's supporters celebrated a historic victory, one that emptied the village as the community turned out in full force to witness the occasion. This was a performance built on teamwork, skill, and no shortage of talent. Though defeated, Coolard NS can hold their heads high after a valiant effort. Remarkably, it was their second county final appearance in just a matter of weeks, having also reached the Girls' Mini 7s decider, where they narrowly lost out to Rathmore NS. GNEEVEGUILLA NS: Mia Horgan, Cara Mcllroy, Olivia O'Connor, Jessica Lynch, Sinéad Hurley, Aisling Fenton, Máiréad O'Leary, Amelia Fleming, Ava Knee. Subs: Makayla O'Leary, Megan Looney COOLARD NS: Emer O'Sullivan, Matilda O'Donnell, Olivia Kissane, Sarah Walsh, Sophie O'Flaherty, Orla Lyons, Siún Kennelly, Orla O'Rahilly, Mollie O'Connor. Subs: Olivia Rulak, Róisín Dalton, Abbie Walsh.
