Milltown/Castlemaine Development Camp for Future Sport Stars

Deirdre O'Sullivan, Miltown/ Castlemaine GAA Club PRO.
Deirdre O’Sullivan, Miltown/ Castlemaine GAA Club PRO.

A camp to focus on the sports development of primary school pupils in the six to 13 year age category will be held at the Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club grounds from Tuesday, August 16th to Friday August 19th from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

By Deirdre O’Sullivan

Bookings to be received by August 7th. Cost is €35 if booked by August 5th. Application forms are available at all retail outlets in the area and from club personnel. Please contact John Hegarty or Eileen Lovett-secretary of Coiste na nÓg- for further details.

Mid Kerry Senior League

Old rivals Milltown/Castlemaine and Laune Rangers squared up in Milltown in the Mid Kerry League on Saturday night. The game started with a quick point by Cathal Moriathy and 2 minutes later Laune Rangers keeper Jason Browne made a great save from Gavin Horan. In the next 10 minutes, Laune Rangers got a stronghold and put over 3 points without reply. From then on Donal Dennehy, David Roche and Mike Burke got on top around the middle and some good support play all round allowed Milltown Castlemaine kick 7 un anwered points-the pick of them being one from Jeremiah Hayes. Laune Rangers kicked a free at the end to leave the score 8 points to 4 points at half time.

Milltown Castlemaine started the second half on the front foot- out scoring Laune Rangers 3 to 1 in the opening 15 minutes of the second half. Laune Rangers at this stage had a man sent off, and from there an already uphill battle became impossible. Further points from David Roche,Mike Burke,Cathal Moriathy and a goal from Ciaran Griffin had Milltown Catlemaine running up the scoreboard. Laune Rangers scored 2 further points.

The highlight of the night for Milltown /Castlemaine was the evergreen Mike Burke chipping the keeper to score a wonderful goal. The final score was 2-15 to 0-7 points. This was a good win for a young side from Milltown Castlemaine.

Lotto Jackpot of €10,200 Not Won

Our Lotto Jackpot for €10,200 was not won last night. The numbers drawn were: 19,23,32 and the bonus number was 28. Lucky consolation prize winners were: €50 each to Jerome Conway, Killorglin and Pauline O’Connor, Ennis. €25 each to: Mary Ferris, Beaufort; Ella Sophie Flynn, Ardcanaught, Castlemaine; Tim and Maura O’Shea, Farran and Kieran Crowley, Killorglin. The next draw is on August 15th (provisional date) in The Shanty Bar, Ballyfinnane. Thank you to each person who has supported our Lotto draw. To all the ticket sellers, your endeavours are very much appreciated too.

Good Wins for U-12s

The two U-12 teams had good wins v Glenbeigh/Glencar on Friday last.

The A team are away to Beaufort and the B team are away to Laune Rangers on Friday next August 5th, with both games at 7.

Head along and show your support for these players and their mentors.

U-14s Qualified

Well done to the management and panel on qualifying for the semi final versus John Mitchel’s.

U-16s in Hard Luck

Hard luck to the boys who were defeated by Firies in Round 3 of the County League. Final score was 3-08 to 13 points.

Mid Kerry Junior League

Milltown/Castlemaine will play in the final against Beaufort on Tuesday, August 9th at 7pm. Extra time will be played if necessary. Venue to be confirmed.

Well done to Paul and all the panel.

Well Done To Kerry Minor/ Senior

Well done to the Kerry minor and senior panels on reaching the All Ireland semi-finals in Croke Park on Sunday. We wish them all the best in their preparation.

Good Luck to Kerry Juniors

Best of luck to the Kerry Juniors in their All Ireland title clash with Mayo on Saturday, next in Croke Park.

Fun Football

Looking forward to seeing all the young boys and girls on Thursday evening at 6.15 in Milltown Castlemaine GAA Pitch for some more fun football.

Revised Dressing Room / Sideline Guidelines
Please note that under age players are not permitted inside the dressing rooms prior to or after a senior game or inside the surrounding fence wire when a senior game is ongoing. This is to protect all parties involved. We ask parents and guardians to continually remind their children of this rule which will be strictly enforced. We appreciate your on going support and cooperation.

Appropriate Football Gear

Can all underage team managers, trainers/coaches please ensure that all players representing Milltown /Castlemaine are dressed in club colours (Green and White socks and togs.) This is to avoid any inconvenience prior to games. We would also ask parents/guardians of players to inform their children of this County Board Rule.

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