Killarney Legion GAA Club News
Compiled by Adam Moynihan
THE club extends congratulations to Chris Davies, Podge O’Connor and Conor Keane who were named in the East Kerry All-Star team at a ceremony in the Gleneagle Hotel last Friday night.
Conor also picked up the Young Player of the Year award following a string of impressive performances in last year’s O’Donoghue Cup.
Fame: The Legion is delighted to announce that Dan Moynihan is to be inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame.
Dan not only played for the club but also did great work behind the scenes throughout the years, including a stint as club secretary back in the early 1990s. This was a particularly fruitful period for the club and Dan’s dedication to his role marked him out as a truly great administrator.
He also has the distinction of refereeing the 1989 Senior County Championship final between Laune Rangers and John Mitchels.
His sons, Fergal and Cathal, both played for the club. Cathal is perhaps somewhat better known for representing the Irish rowing team at the Beijing Olympics.
Dan will be honoured at our sponsors’ night in early spring.
Awards: The club will be hosting a gathering in the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Friday, February 26 to acknowledge the many great achievements of 2015. The following awards will be presented at the event: Senior Player of the Year: Podge O’Connor; Junior Player of the Year: Alan Moriarty; Young Player of the Year: Darragh O’Doherty; Ladies Player of the Year: Isobelle Corridan; Club Person of the Year: Maura McCarthy. Be sure to mark the date in your diaries. It promises to be a great night.
Management: Following an executive meeting we are pleased to confirm that Diarmuid Leen and Michael Lyne will serve as selectors alongside manager Kieran Cronin for the coming year.
Diarmuid worked with outgoing manager Peter Keane for the past two seasons so his appointment brings continuity to the management structure.
Michael, a member of the Lyne family from Cleeney, had been a selector for the Senior B team and brings great experience to the set-up.
Noel Kelliher will also be on hand to provide expert assistance in the fitness, strength and conditioning department.
Superleague: Legion will play in Division 1A of this year’s Super League alongside Rathmore, Gneeveguilla, Glenflesk and Currow. Our opening fixtures see us host Rathmore this Sunday, February 7 at 12pm, followed by a trip to Gneeveguilla on Sunday, February 21.
Championship: Kerins O’Rahillys will be our opponents in the first round of the Club Championship. The tie will take place in Derreen over the weekend of April 17.
Kerry: No joy for Kerry against Dublin last weekend, succumbing to a 2-14 to 0-14 defeat in Croke Park. Jonathan Lyne replaced the black-carded Donnchadh Walsh early in the second half and Podge O’Connor came on for Fionn Fitzgerald for the last quarter. Brian Kelly and Jamie O’Sullivan were unused substitutes. Next up for Kerry is a home fixture against Roscommon on Sunday.
Birthday: Happy Birthday to Séamus O’Donoghue who celebrates a milestone birthday this week. Best wishes to Séamus from everyone at the club.
Condolences: The club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of popular local woman Sheila Kelliher (née McGillicuddy). Sheila’s late father Dan McGillicuddy and brothers, Daithí and Seán, have all served the Legion well throughout the years. We offer our sincere condolences to Sheila’s husband Tomás, sons Stephen and Ryan, and to all her family and friends at this difficult time.
