Here Patrikia, our Irish dancer introduces two Slovak friends to our national dances.

This was part of our International Talent Show which turned out to be a brilliant event for all the participating countries.

At Cork Airport heading for Thessaloniki via Heathrow, Munich and Thessaloniki...........................

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Castleisland  INTO Mini-Sevens

This eagerly awaited tournament was played at the splendid Castleisland Desmonds GAA Grounds on Wednesday last.It attracted an entry of 18 teams, boys and girls and great credit is due to Michael Herlihy (Loughfouder NS.) who promoted the event.. Referees Tom McCarthy and son, Jason (Desmonds) aided by the evergreen Paddy O’Sullivan (Beale) kept the busy schedule moving .

Group A Boys featured Castleisland Boys NS., Brosna NS., Curranes NS., Currow NS., Scartaglin NS.,and Loughfouder NS. Castleisland Boys emerged as winners from this group after some great games of football.

Group B Boys consisted of Knocknagoshel NS., Knockaclarig NS., Gael Scoil, O’Brennan NS. and KilmurryNS.. This was a hard fought group and after a titanic struggle O’ Brennan NS. earned the right to contest the final with Castleisland Boys .

This was a repeat of last year's Final which the town school won. However, from an early stage O’Brennan set out their intentions and a great first half goal saw them lead by 1-3 to 0-2. at half-time. A determined Castleisland Boys upped the tempo in the second half but try as they might O’Brennan were crowned worthy winners on a 1-6 to 0-4 scoreline.

Well known Ballymac GAA man and teacher Mike Sweeney was thrilled with his success as was his associate mentor former famous Kerry Ladies footballer, Bridget Leen.

Champions: Presentation Convent, Castleisland.

The Girls’ tournament was equally well contested. Group A was made up of Presentation Convent, Kilmurry, Knockagoshel and Scartaglin. Presentation Convent who are really beginning to make a name for themselves during the past few years in Kerry Girls football circles qualified from this group. Group B made up of Gael Scoil, Curranes and Currow saw Curranes qualify.

Runners-Up: Scoil Ide, Curranes

The Final was a very good contest between the holders, Presentation and the newcomers Curranes. After some great football the convent held on to their title on a 2-6 to 1-3 scoreline.

Both O’Brennabn and Presentation now move on to the next phase of the competition. This will involve teams from the 8 KerryDistrict Boards meeting in Tralee after the Easter holidays when the Kerry Champions Boys and Girls will be decided.

Castleisland Cumann na mBunscol would like to thank The Credit Union movement for the two lovely plaques donated for this highly successful competition.