Knocknagoshel GAA Club News Round-Up

Knocknagoshel Horse Fair 16-8-2016
Basking in the fine weather outside Teach de Róiste during last year’s Knocknagoshel Horse Fair were: Noreen Long (left) Josie and Kate Kelleher, Joe Long, Larry Hickey, Jack O’Connell, Neil Hickey, Conor and Juliette Kelleher and Phil Hickey. ©Photograph: John Reidy 16-8-2016

Knocknagoshel Harvest Festival Programme 2017

Friday, August 11th.

Tiny Tots Races at 7p.m. in the village sponsored by Roche’s Bar followed by Glamorous Granny and Bonny Baby competitions.

All Star Mr. and Mrs. at 9pm. in Moynihan’s Bar Headley’s Bridge.

Saturday, August 12th: Timed 5K Run at 12noon from the community centre. Dog Show at 1.30pm in Walsh’s Field.

Donkey Derby Night at 9pm in Walsh’s Bar.

Sunday, August 13th:  Simon Keane Memorial U-8 and U-10 Football Blitz at 12noon in the GAA field followed by Family Fun Day with Bubble Soccer, Bouncy Slide, Novelty Games, and Tug of War.

Underage Soccer Tournament in Walsh’s Field at 5pm with field events including sheaf tossing.

All proceeds to Pieta House. Ceilí at 8p.m. in Community Centre.

Monday, August 14th: Fancy Dress Competition in the community centre at 7pm.

Tuesday, August 15th: Pattern Day Sports at 6pm in GAA field. Live Music in all the bars.

Knocknagoshel Horse Fair 16-8-2016
Burying the Hatchet: Locals, Gerard Kelliher (left) and Maurice ‘Sir John’ Cotter having a bit of fun at last year’s annual Knocknagoshel Horse Fair. ©Photograph: John Reidy 16-8-2016

Wednesday August 16th: Horse Fair Day. Car Boot Sale in Walsh’s Feld. Friday, August 18th: Knocknagoshel Pattern Rose with MC Francis Jones at 9pm in O’Connor’s Bar.

€6,300 Lotto Jackpot at Walsh’s Bar

The next draw for a jackpot of €6,300 will be held in Walsh’s Bar on Saturday August 5th at 10pm. Tickets are available from usual sellers, the bars and post office and from Kieran’s XL. Thank you for your continued support.

GAA Club Fixtures & Results

The senior team’s next county league game is away to Churchill on Saturday, August 12th.

Kierans-XL
Kieran’s XL Big Day is coming up in Knocknagoshel on Saturday, August 5th from 11am to 2pm. Click on the advert here for more information.

Knock/Brosna Minors

The Knock/Brosna minor team will play Ballydonoghue on Monday, July 31st at 7.30pm in Coolard in the North Kerry Minor League.

U-16s

Knock/Brosna/Duagh U-16 team lost to Keel-Listry 2-8 to 2-11 in the county league.

U-14s

Knock/Brosna/Duagh were unlucky to have lost out to St. Senan’s at the weekend in the North Kerry Nine-a-Side Semi Final.

Congrats to James and The Juniors

Congratulations to James Walsh and the Kerry Junior team for reaching the All Ireland Final after defeating Leitrim. They will play Meath in the final on Saturday, August 5th.

 

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