SENIOR COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION 1
Our Senior Men collected their first win in the County league with a well earned and impressive win over Glenbeigh / Glencar. Unlucky in the opening round to lose out to Austin Stacks it was in the second half that they took firm control of the fixture. Ryan Grady and Cian Gammell opened the scoring before the visitors struck back with a two pointer. A period of ascendancy saw David O Sullivan and Grady hit points again before the former struck for goal to make it 1-4 to 0-3. Glenbeigh/ Glencar then assumed control to hit 1-3 without reply but a strong finish from Peter McCarthy, Ryan Grady and Josh Bowler saw their side 1-8 to 1-7 in front at the break. With the wind in their favour the second half saw a more dominant display with David O Sullivan, Shaun Keane and Ryan Grady making it 1-14 to 1-8 inside the opening ten minutes. From then on they kicked points at will with the usual suspects Ryan Grady and David O Sullivan prominent. Tom Benson came off the bench to kick two points and the game was also noticeable for the first competitive start of Bryan Walsh. Final score Killarney Legion 1-22
Glenbeigh/Glencar 1-10
Brian Kelly, Peter O Sullivan, Danny Sheahan, Conor Gammell, Cian Gammell(0-1), Jonathon Lyne, Brian Walsh, Shaun Keane(0-1), Eoghan O Sullivan(0-1), Finbarr Murphy, Sam Benson, Josh Bowler(0-1), Peter O McCarthy(0-2), David O Sullivan (1-5), Ryan O Grady(0-9)
Subs..Colm O Cuiv for Shaun Keane , Denis Sheahan for Finbarr Murphy , Tom Benson (0-2) for Sam Benson , Jason O Sullivan for David O Sullivan, Gavin Moriarty for Peter McCarthy.
At the time of writing Round 3 is scheduled for 2pm this Sunday April 6th and a short road trip to Kilcummin.
SENIOR COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION 6
Our Division 6 team went down to a strong Kerins O Rahillys outfit in Strand Road on Sunday and will entertain Glenflesk this weekend coming in Round 3. Keep an eye on our social media channels for fixture details.
DONAL CURTIN CUP
Our Senior Ladies continued their Division 2 Credit Union Donal Curtin campaign today at home to Ballymac. After coming up short last week away to MKL, our first home game took on extra significance. With the visitors low on panel numbers the game was reduced to 13 a side. In an end to end affair the teams were level at the break 1-05 to 1-05, Ciara Randles finishing to the net for the hosts after some good forward set up play. . The second half was a tense affair with the visitors taking a 3 point lead mid way through the half. But the girls clawed back the lead with a long range Kate McCarthy free levelling the scores late on. But there was still time for further drama with both teams attacking and both defences turning over good ball, until Andrea Murphy popped up to put the hosts ahead deep in added time. With time for one more Ballymac attack, the ball was worked up the field and when faced with a one on one scenario goalkeeper Amy Walshe bravely and expertly smothered the shot and secured all 3 pts for the home team.
Full time score..Killarney Legion 1-11 Ballymac 1-10
Team..Amy Walshe, Shania Costello, Kiah Doona, Emily Brosnan, Eve Coffey, Ellen Coffey, Keri Ann Hanrahan, Andrea Murphy, Orianne McGuillicuddy, Kate McCarthy, Aine Devlin, Laura Healy, Ciara Randles. Subs: Aoife Healy, Ann Marie O Sullivan, Meabh Crowley, Caelyn O Grady, Julie Kelly, Aisling Cahill, Abbie Cronin.
U12 GIRLS
Our U12 girls enjoyed a great day out in Austin Stack Park on Saturday during the Kerry vs Dublin Senior LGFA National League game .
They first provided the guard of honour for the last 2 winners of the Brendan Martin Cup , Dublin in 2023 and Kerry in 2024 . They then went on to play John Mitchels at half time and to cap off their day met all the Kerry and Dublin players after the game . Thanks to all the parents and coaches for bringing the girls and giving them a great day out.
DUNLOE CUP
Well done to the Legion players on the winning St Brendans College team that captured the Dunloe Cup against Tralee CBS last week . Ronan O Brien, Jack Culloty, Mark Looney, Fionn O Donoghue Sheehan, Bryan O Connor, Finan Blackwell, and James Murphy were all part of the panel that defeated the Green on a very impressive scoreline of 6-16 to 1-16.
SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY
The weather warning in place for Saturday failed to materialise and our Academy enjoyed another spring like morning . The Academy will continue for the next few months and boys and girls aged 4-10 are always welcome. The morning was also our first morning introducing Hurling to the Academy. The skill levels on show were top notch and it will continue every Saturday as well.
MOTHERS AND OTHERS
Our Mothers and Others group returned from their winter break during the week . 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 with the emphasis on three "F"s...Fitness, friends and fun. It continues every Thursday night from 8-9pm in Direen.
LOTTO
Results Monday March 24th
Numbers were 3,8,11,17. Bonus No 1.
No Jackpoy Winner
Match 3s / Lucky Dips
1. Sheila Brosnan
2. Evelyn Grimes
3. James Walsh