Clubs and Groundsmen Included in Success of Comórtas Peil John Egan

The seldom praised: Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club grounds-men, Mike Cremin (left) and Willie Reidy were included in the praise being dished out after the Comórtas Peil John Egan at the weekend. ©Photograph: John Reidy
The seldom praised: Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club grounds-men, Mike Cremin (left) and Willie Reidy were included in the praise being dished out after the Comórtas Peil John Egan at the weekend. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Comórtas Peil John Egan 2015 was again a huge success and, as well as being a tribute to a great Kerry legend, it was a brilliant adventure and learning experience for a host of young teams of boys and girls.
A major highlight was the Killarney parade on Friday evening, with none other than Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh sharing his memories of John Egan and encouraging the young players to play with the same attitude and approach.
The exciting group stages were hosted superbly by Spa, Castleisland and Fossa and a big thank you to those clubs and their groundsmen as well as to the staff of an immaculate Fitzgerald Stadium where the finals took place on Saturday.
The organising committee of chairman Tomas Ó hAinifein, Tom Keane, Johnny Brosnan, Billy Broderick, Brendan McCarthy and Kieran Coffey put in great work, as did Imelda Roche and Mary Jo Coffey in the girls’ tournament in Castleisland and Fitzgerald Stadium.
Huge thanks also to Coiste na nÓg Ciarrai and the Kerry County Board, the co-ordinators and referees at every venue and the visiting and host clubs who make this tournament so successful. Thanks most especially to the Egan family.
Girls’ Final: Castleisland Desmonds v Abbeydorney
Castleisland Desmonds enjoyed a comfortable win against an Abbeydorney outfit who had brilliantly and admirable defied the odds to qualify for this final.
Desmonds were always in control but were the first to admit that Abbeydorney gave a great account of themselves.
For the victorious Desmonds team: Paris McCarthy, Marylin Cahill, Kayla O’Connor, Saoirse Murphy, Saidbh Prendiville and Tara Murphy stood out.