JOHNNY CULLOTY
A sad week in the Club as we bade farewell to one of the icons of the GAA in not only the county but the country. Simply put Johnny was one of the greatest sportspeople the county has ever produced and as a club we were fortunate to have the benefit of his incredible knowledge. Johnny had a honour laden career as a player winning 12 Munster titles, 5 All Irelands and 5 league titles. He then moved into management with the Kerry senior team winning a further three National Leagues and a Munster title. He again answered the call of the county when helping Paidi O Se with the Kerry U21s and Jack O'Connor with the Kerry Seniors to add further honours. Gaelic football wasn't his sole interest as he won 4 National Hurling titles and An All Ireland Junior Hurling title in 1961. All those honours are well documented but what you can't find on google is the influence he had on his own club . There was no job too big or too small for Johnny as he coached numerous teams over the years, and to coach the Legion U14 teams to seven East Kerry titles in a row was some achievement when you think of the changing cast each year. He held the role of Legion chairman while still managing the Kerry senior team, When the club set up home in Direen he took a huge interest in its development. As his son Donal said at his funeral mass he was involved in the sourcing and purchase of the original field and every improvement that had been made in the following thirty three years Johnny had his shoulder to the wheel of it. Alongside Pat Healy , his brother in arms, they spent an incalculable amount of time in Direen and the facilities today are a credit to the likes of Johnny, Pat , Pat Moynihan and their fellow committee members. But as Fr Pat O Donnell said in his wonderfully sculpted homily it was Johnny's ability to deliver a perspective to any situation and also his modesty and humility. One memorable tale was when Jack O Connor asked Johnny to come on board as a Kerry team selector and urged Johnny to embrace a mobile phone . Johnny's reply was "If you want a man with a mobile phone off you go but if you want a Kerry selector , I'll be at home for my dinner between 1-2 and my tea at 6pm any evening, you know where to find me". And while we as a club mourn his loss it is incomparable to that of his wife of 62 years Joan, sons Donal and Sean, daughters Brid and Orla and his extended family. But may they take comfort in knowing that someone so great will never be forgotten.
EAST KERRY SUPERLEAGUE
East Kerry League Round 4 Final.Score
Killarney Legion 2-14 Kenmare 1-19
Team Brian Kelly, Peter O' Sullivan, Darragh O Doherty, Kieran O Donoghue, Conor Gammell, Danny Sheahan, Jonathon Lyne, Eoghan O Sullivan (0-3), Shaun Keane, Josh Bowler, Sam Benson (0-1), Finbarr Murphy (1-1), Ryan O Grady(1-3), David O'Sullivan (0-6), Peter McCarthy.
Subs Used:..Jason O Sullivan, Colm O Cuiv, Cathal Sheahan, Mark Heffernan, Gavin Moriarty
A minute silence was observed for the late Johnny Culloty RIP before the game.
U15 BOYS
Our U15 team participated in the annual Mick O'Brien Tournament in Nemo on Saturday . Over the course of 5 games, the boys got 100 mins of football into their legs as they started their preparation for the season ahead. The boys were eventually beaten in the A Final. Thanks to Nemo Rangers and all their volunteers for a fantastic day
SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY
The Academy will make its return on Saturday March 15th , suitable for boys and girls from age 4 to 10 it will run from 10.30am. With a new Academy committee at the helm there are some fresh and innovating ideas coming on board so it promises to be an exciting year.
MOTHERS AND OTHERS
Our Mothers and Others group will be returning from their winter break in the coming weeks . Deemed as social football with a twist or two it is the ideal outlet for any ladies interested in some exercise and more importantly fun. The group are going from strength to strength but as always are open to new members joining. Details of the starting date will be announced in the coming weeks.
GAELIC FOR GIRLS
Killarney Legion are delighted to be the only club in Kerry helping to run a fantastic new initiative. It is aimed at young girls who have either never tried Gaelic Football before or want to give it another go. Run in conjunction with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and with Kerry star Siofra O Shea as its ambassador, it commences on Saturday 15th March in our club grounds in Direen and is open to everyone. The cost of the programme is just 12 Euro for 8 weeks and that includes a Gaelic 4 Girls t-shirt. The course will run for eight weeks from 10-11am each Saturday morning and for more info or to register you are urged to contact either Margaret at 087 2476755 or Laura at 087 2031804. Alternatively you can contact by email at Killarneylegionacademy@gmail.com.
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
We extend our sympathies to the family of Denis Guerin (Manhattan, New York and formerly of Irish Cottage B&B Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry). Denis played for the Club at a younger age , always kept an eye on the club from afar and was a most generous sponsor .
A sad week in the Club as we bade farewell to one of the icons of the GAA in not only the county but the country. Simply put Johnny was one of the greatest sportspeople the county has ever produced and as a club we were fortunate to have the benefit of his incredible knowledge. Johnny had a honour laden career as a player winning 12 Munster titles, 5 All Irelands and 5 league titles. He then moved into management with the Kerry senior team winning a further three National Leagues and a Munster title. He again answered the call of the county when helping Paidi O Se with the Kerry U21s and Jack O'Connor with the Kerry Seniors to add further honours. Gaelic football wasn't his sole interest as he won 4 National Hurling titles and An All Ireland Junior Hurling title in 1961. All those honours are well documented but what you can't find on google is the influence he had on his own club . There was no job too big or too small for Johnny as he coached numerous teams over the years, and to coach the Legion U14 teams to seven East Kerry titles in a row was some achievement when you think of the changing cast each year. He held the role of Legion chairman while still managing the Kerry senior team, When the club set up home in Direen he took a huge interest in its development. As his son Donal said at his funeral mass he was involved in the sourcing and purchase of the original field and every improvement that had been made in the following thirty three years Johnny had his shoulder to the wheel of it. Alongside Pat Healy , his brother in arms, they spent an incalculable amount of time in Direen and the facilities today are a credit to the likes of Johnny, Pat , Pat Moynihan and their fellow committee members. But as Fr Pat O Donnell said in his wonderfully sculpted homily it was Johnny's ability to deliver a perspective to any situation and also his modesty and humility. One memorable tale was when Jack O Connor asked Johnny to come on board as a Kerry team selector and urged Johnny to embrace a mobile phone . Johnny's reply was "If you want a man with a mobile phone off you go but if you want a Kerry selector , I'll be at home for my dinner between 1-2 and my tea at 6pm any evening, you know where to find me". And while we as a club mourn his loss it is incomparable to that of his wife of 62 years Joan, sons Donal and Sean, daughters Brid and Orla and his extended family. But may they take comfort in knowing that someone so great will never be forgotten.
EAST KERRY SUPERLEAGUE
East Kerry League Round 4 Final.Score
Killarney Legion 2-14 Kenmare 1-19
Team Brian Kelly, Peter O' Sullivan, Darragh O Doherty, Kieran O Donoghue, Conor Gammell, Danny Sheahan, Jonathon Lyne, Eoghan O Sullivan (0-3), Shaun Keane, Josh Bowler, Sam Benson (0-1), Finbarr Murphy (1-1), Ryan O Grady(1-3), David O'Sullivan (0-6), Peter McCarthy.
Subs Used:..Jason O Sullivan, Colm O Cuiv, Cathal Sheahan, Mark Heffernan, Gavin Moriarty
A minute silence was observed for the late Johnny Culloty RIP before the game.
U15 BOYS
Our U15 team participated in the annual Mick O'Brien Tournament in Nemo on Saturday . Over the course of 5 games, the boys got 100 mins of football into their legs as they started their preparation for the season ahead. The boys were eventually beaten in the A Final. Thanks to Nemo Rangers and all their volunteers for a fantastic day
SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY
The Academy will make its return on Saturday March 15th , suitable for boys and girls from age 4 to 10 it will run from 10.30am. With a new Academy committee at the helm there are some fresh and innovating ideas coming on board so it promises to be an exciting year.
MOTHERS AND OTHERS
Our Mothers and Others group will be returning from their winter break in the coming weeks . Deemed as social football with a twist or two it is the ideal outlet for any ladies interested in some exercise and more importantly fun. The group are going from strength to strength but as always are open to new members joining. Details of the starting date will be announced in the coming weeks.
GAELIC FOR GIRLS
Killarney Legion are delighted to be the only club in Kerry helping to run a fantastic new initiative. It is aimed at young girls who have either never tried Gaelic Football before or want to give it another go. Run in conjunction with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and with Kerry star Siofra O Shea as its ambassador, it commences on Saturday 15th March in our club grounds in Direen and is open to everyone. The cost of the programme is just 12 Euro for 8 weeks and that includes a Gaelic 4 Girls t-shirt. The course will run for eight weeks from 10-11am each Saturday morning and for more info or to register you are urged to contact either Margaret at 087 2476755 or Laura at 087 2031804. Alternatively you can contact by email at Killarneylegionacademy@gmail.com.
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
We extend our sympathies to the family of Denis Guerin (Manhattan, New York and formerly of Irish Cottage B&B Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry). Denis played for the Club at a younger age , always kept an eye on the club from afar and was a most generous sponsor .
