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
Group B Boys consisted of Knocknagoshel NS., Knockaclarig NS., Gael Scoil, O’Brennan NS. and
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
Castleisland Cumann na mBunscol would like to thank The Credit Union movement for the two lovely plaques donated for this highly successful competition.
