COUNTY LEAGUE. Asdee 0-13 Cromane 1-7
Our senior footballers opened their Credit Union County Football League Division 5 campaign with a fantastic victory over a fancied Cromane side who had home advantage and despite the visitors having to line out without a number of regulars; this really added to the win.
Certainly this was a superb team performance with everybody really committed in a game that was played throughout at championship pace and swung from end to end with the result hanging in the balance up to the sound of the final whistle. Eoin Kennedy from a free opened Asdees account followed by a similar score from County player Donnacha Walsh.
The home side extended their lead in the 15th minute through Liam Walsh. Cromane had slightly the better of matters and Emmet Casey hammered in a goal with 5 minutes remaining in the half. However Asdee responded in style and 3 points on the trot from John Doran, Mike Breen and Darragh Keane and at the interval it was Cromane 1-3 Asdee 0-4.
On resumption the visitors were quick out of blocks with Eoin Kennedy splitting the uprights. Cromane replied with 2 points. Further points were exchanged from Darragh Keane and Paul O Sullivan.It was tit for tat up to now but suddenly Asdee hit a new gear and 5 points on the trot; Mike Breen hit 5 points with Kieran Kelly coming from his number 5 spot to fire over.
Without doubt the Asdee defence were very much under pressure but they held firm as Cromane came in droves looking for the score that might give them the result they looked for but once again Eoin Kennedy held his nerve to send the ball over and secure a victory over the pre match favourites.
Team and scorers; James Kelly, Con Carmody, Martin Collins, Eoin O’Carroll, Kieran Kelly, Sean Keane, Brian Coughlan, John Doran, Darragh Keane, Michael Breen, Eoin Kennedy, Micheal Walsh, Paul O’Carroll, Owen Tydings, Denny Dalton.
Subs: Charlie Dalton, Matthew Hanlon, Keith McNamara, Ivan Tydings.
FUNDRAISING
At the minute the organising committee led by Eoin Kennedy are putting the final touches to the Clubs Fundraiser; “Stars in their Eyes” . so we can now furnish you with a few more details about Asdees G A A “Stars in their Eyes which will take place in the Community Centre on Saturday April 9th commencing at 8pm.
There will be a heated Marquee complete with a Bar and Big Screen with tea and snacks and other refreshments to avail of also. Keep an eye on Facebook page this week as we reveal our 15 acts who will need your votes on the night. Following the crowning of the popular vote and the judges winners the music and craic will continue to flow.
Tickets will cost E15 and these tickets will also double as a raffle ticket on the night giving you the chance to one one of our attractive prizes. The night promises to be one to remember and we hope you can join us to celebrate our 30th anniversary in style. More details to come next week. It will be strictly an all ticket event at and with a limited number of tickets available it is advisable to purchase now and avoid the disappointment.
SCOR NA BPAISTI.
Asdee G A A were represented in 3 of the catagories; Solo Singing, Leona Sheehy, (Second) Instrumental Music. Caoimhe Moloney, Elaine Keane, Leona Sheehy, Hamish O Carroll, Molly O Sullivan, Ballad Group Caoimhe Moloney, Elaine Keane, Leona Sheehy. Liam O Connor, Hamish O Carroll. (Second)
at the North Kerry Finals of Scor Na bPaisti which which took place in the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Sunday last March 20th. Despite all performing very well they failed to get the adjudicators nod to go forward to the County Semi Final.
GOLDEN GOAL.
Week 8 winner of the Golden Goal was Tom O Sullivan, Kilcolman which is in conjunction with upcoming Fixtures in both National Football and Hurling League and Championship. (Televised games) Tickets are on sale from club members at E2 each with E40 to be given out each week to the winning number which corresponds with the first goal scored.
MEMBERSHIP
A final reminder from Club Registrar, Kevin Mulvihill to those of you who may wish to be a member of the St. Marys Asdee G A A ; that the closing date for becoming a registered club member will close on this Thursday March 31st and this will be strictly adhered to. Adults E20 and Under Age E10. Take note that only fully paid up members will be in line for any match tickets that the club may aquire during the year and have a vote at the clubs A. G. M.
SHANNON RANGERS.
The best of luck to the Shannon Rangers footballers who take on St. Brendans in the County Senior Football Championship qualifier to be played at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on this Friday at 7 30pm. The winners go into the Championship proper with the loosers out.
FIXTURES
Credit Union County Football League Division 5. Home game; Round 2 on Sunday March 27th against Knocknagoshel, 2pm followed by; Round 3 on Saturday April 9th away to Duagh.Time to be confirmed. North Kerry League, Division 2. Back Games; Friday April 1st, 7pm; Asdee v Ballyduff
Saturday 24th April @ 2.30pm
Ballylongford v Asdee. Asdee v Knocknagoshel to be confirmed.
COUNTY MINOR LEAGUE.
Round 4 on this Saturday March 26th, 4pm home game against Ballyduff/Duagh at O Rahilly Park, Ballylongford; while in the final Round on Friday April 1st, 6 30pm it will be Keel/Listry away. Home games will be played at O Rahilly Park, Ballylongford.