Cork Imposes Fiery Baptism on Kerry Senior Team Aspirants in McGrath Cup

Cork Imposes Fiery Baptism on Kerry Senior Team Aspirants in McGrath Cup

Castleisland Desmonds duo Adam Donoghue and Luka Brosnan, along with livewire Brosna attacker Paul Walsh, played key roles for Kerry in their McGrath Cup opener at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday. By John O’Mahony, killarneytoday.com The Kingdom, without the entire first team county squad – they are enjoying the sun and fun in Thailand…

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

The Desmonds Senior Ladies played a very entertaining game in the Kerry LGFA Co. League at home on Tuesday evening against Beaufort losing by 4-14 to 3-13. By Gerdie Murphy, PRO They played very well on the evening with five U-16s, five minors and six seniors against a strong Beaufort team. Well done to all…

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News

The latest Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club draw was held in Kearney’s Bar on Saturday night. The numbers drawn were 1, 14, 21, 25.  By Pat Hartnett There was no winner of the jackpot. Lucky dip prizes: €30 to: Hugh O’Connell, Castleisland;  €20 to Brigid Sugrue, Eamon Breen, Peter Galwey and Mike Donovan, all Castleisland. The…

Successful Presentation and Race Night for Desmonds

Successful Presentation and Race Night for Desmonds

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club’s Presentation and Video Horse Racing Night at the River Island Hotel proved a great success.  By: Gerdie Murphy, PRO We wish to thank all of those who sponsored races on the night and to all of those who bought horses and supported the event  on the night. We presented awards to…

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

The Desmond’s senior men’s team will host St.Mary’s of Caherciveen on Saturday July 22nd  at 7:30pm in the Kerry county league. We played the same team in the quarter final of the county intermediate championship on April 30th so hopefully we will have better luck this time. Last Saturday evening Desmond’s played Kerins O’Rahillys in…

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

Congrats to Locals on Kerry U-17 Team Congratulations to Desmond’s Luka Brosnan and David Shanahan who were involved with the successful Kerry U-17 team which won the Munster final in Tralee on Tuesday evening by defeating Cork 0-15 to 0-10. Seán O’Connell of Cordal captained the team and Eddie Horan of Scartaglin played at centre…

Local Lads do Club and County Proud

Local Lads do Club and County Proud

Kerry U-17 Minor Final Result: Kerry 0-15 to Cork 0-10. By Paddy Flynn Well done to the Kerry u-17 football team and to captain, Sean O’Connell who did Cordal and Kerry proud. A massive well done also to Jackie Brosnan’s son Luka Brosnan and John ‘The Coiner’ Brosnan’s nephew Gearoid Lyne. Well done to three…

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News Round-Up

Under-Age Training at Moanmore at 6:30pm Friday evening training continues at headquarters for the club’s U-6, U-8 and U-10 boys at 6:30pm. The U-8 boys have a Go Games evening on Tuesday next in the field at 7pm. No Luck with the Boys of Barr na Sráide The Desmonds Senior mens team had no luck last…

Cordal Minor makes Major History

Cordal Minor makes Major History

Congratulations to Cordal’s Seán O’Connell who made club history on Tuesday evening when he captained the Kerry U-17s v Tipperary in Austin Stack Park. By Paddy Flynn Seán led his side to a Munster U-17 Football Semi Final win over Tipperary on the scoreline: Kerry 3-11 Tipperary 1-6. This is a major achievement Seán and…

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News

Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club News

The Castleisland Desmonds senior men travelled to play Spa in Killarney on Sunday and came away with convincing 5-16 to 1-12 win. This was very good overall team display and credit to all of the players and management on this result. They now travel to play St.Mary’s Caherciveen on Sunday April 30th at 2:30pm. Desmonds…