Waterville 0-09 St. Mary's 1-05

A large crowd flocked to Waterville sportsfield on Saturday 19th November to witness the much anticipated clash between last year's finalists St. Mary’s and Waterville. Though this was a preliminary round it attracted huge interest from all parts of South Kerry. It was heartening to see some former Waterville players make long journeys from their current places of abode to lend their support to the current crop of men in red and white.
Conditions were ideal if crisp for the time of year and Waterville played with the assistance of the slight breeze into the lake goal in the first half.
With less than two minutes played, wing back Haulie Courtney was called on to convert a free from the right side near the stand, which he did with ease. Bryan Sheehan for St. Mary’s levelled matters within a minute when two Waterville players were adjudged to have fouled the ball between them.
The experienced Denis O’Dwyer took a quick free to Patrick Curran in the fourth minute after a foul on Gearoid Ó’Sullivan and Waterville were again in front. Keith Moran who started in the corner forward position got his name on the score sheet in the seventh minute after a good pass from John D. O’Shea.
From an early stage it was obvious that the O’Sullivan brothers were getting the upper hand at midfield which was to prove crucial to the eventual outcome. Waterville were getting on top in most sectors but Bryan Sheehan kept is side in touch with another free in the tenth minute. This was to be their final score of the half.

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South Kerry Seniors made it two in a row on Sunday 13th Nov at Fitzgerald Stadium when they took on the men from Dr. Crokes, Killarney in this year's County Senior Championship.
Maurice Fitzgerald kicked the first score of the game after two and a half minutes and fellow St Mary's player Brian Sheehan followed with another in the fourth minute. Both teams made a subdued start and there was a distinct sign of nerves. Keeper mark Drummond made a crucial block in the seventh minute and stopped what seemed a certain Crokes goal. South Kerry weren't to score again 'till the twenty fourth minute through a Brian Sheehan free. They added two more before the interval but Crokes began to settle and after Colm Cooper opened their account with a free in the eleventh minute they finished the half with four points and were but a single point in arrears.
It would take a brave punter to call it at haf time but on the resumption the old master Maurice Fitz put on a display which on its own, justified the entrance fee and showed that he has a lot still left in his bag of tricks. Within three minutes he had bagged two points, one of which defies adequate description.
Fitzgerald set the tone for the rest of his team mates and they didn't disappoint. South Kerry took control until a long ball into the South Kerry area ended in the net with the assistance of Colm Cooper and suddenly the sides were level. Brian Sheehan put his side in front again through a fine free and Ronan Hussey followed with another shortly afterwards. Brian Hickey who had been introduced as a sub made a sally upfield two minutes later and got his nane on the score sheet. In the space of five minutes South Kerry had notched three points and though there was still ten minutes of play left the result was becoming apparent. Both teams exchanged points before the end and South Kerry had the Bishop Moynihan trophy for the second year in a row. Maurice Fitz was the the crucial factor once again.

We congratulate coach, James O'Sullivan (St. Mary's) and his co-selectors Johnny Walsh and Johnny Teahen.

Click the photo above to see some action.

Our club had a major input into the preparation of the team with Brendy Donnelly (pictured left) taking on the task of coach. Johnny Coffey, Spunkane and Paul "Inchees" O'Sullivan were his co-selectors.
We had six players on the panel with four actually making the team. County minor Patrick Curran was top scorer with a personal tally of 2-03. Click the pics to see more.

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Waterville 5-19    Dromid Pearses  5-12

Stephen O'Dwyer about to strike for one of his five goals.

Two gallant captains, Paul Hogan and Greg Gibson led their teams by example.

These young fans were delighted with their team's display and braved the midges to see the trophy presentation to Greg Gibson.

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Primary Player

Congratulations to Oran Clifford, Ballybrack who played for the Kerry Primary Schools versus Tipperary before the Kerry / Tipperary senior game in Thurles recently. Oran had to compete with the best in Kerry to make the team. We wish Oran contiued success in his football career

Waterville  4-06     Dromid Pearses  3-09

Under 14s Do Their Club Proud

The under 14 boys/girls achieved a deserved victory against a well prepared Cordal team on Monday 16th May at Cromane. The team along with their mentors have had a tough campaign over the last number of weeks, travelling long distances and playing two games per week. However, it has proven to be well worth the effort in the end.
The team was led by Greg Gibson (pictured left) who proved to be inspirational to his team mates. Click the picture to see him outfielding his immediate opponents.
All players played their part and success was a total panel effort.
Well done also to mentors Dardy Clifford, Timmy Curran, Michael Curran & Damian Duff.
Click the thumbnail picture of the team to get a better view.
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Currow 1-09 Waterville 0-11

In Round 4 of the County League Waterville travelled to Currow to take on the locals. Conditions while cool, were ideal for football.
Straight from the throw in Currow had a point on the board but within two minutes Paddy Curran levelled the scores through a free, after a foul on himself. Within a minute Gary Galvin made a critical interception at centre back and sent a long ball to John D O'Shea who was also fouled and the resultant free sent Waterville into the lead. Again a minute later it was young Curran who doubled the lead after good work by Alan O'Shea and Keith Moran. Report

Waterville 0-07 Dromid Pearses 1-06

In blustery, cool conditions at Waterville, the local boys took on their fellow parishioners and current South Kerry Champs Dromid Pearses.
This promised to be a close encounter and it certainly lived up to this expectation. Dromid had wind advantage in the first half and but for some good defending by the likes of young Kevin O’Dwyer and erratic shooting by Dromid, Waterville could have been at least four or five points in arrears within ten minutes of the throw in.
Kieran Bobby O’Sullivan finally opened the scoring in the 13th minute through a free after Mike Curran was adjudged to have fouled his immediate opponent, John Curran. Paddy Curran levelled matters four minutes later with a point from play after some terrific work by Fergal Cronin.
Every ball was being eagerly contested and in spite of both teams having opportunities, we had to wait until the 25th minute for the next score when Colm O’Connor sent Dromid into the lead with an excellently struck shot after some intense pressure. Report

Dromid player Kevin O'Leary made this ball his own in spite of the close attention of Kevin O'Dwyer and Buddy O'Shea.

Every ball was contested with vigour and determination between two well matched teams

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The reds put on pressure in the second half and managed to draw level with four minutes left but Dromid scored two more points before the final whistle to secure the spoils.