Club News 04-05-2023

Lotto Results for Sunday, April 30^th 2023.  There was no winner of the €16,700 jackpot.  Numbers drawn: 01 – 05 – 14 – 15.  Consolation Prizes were won by the following: €100 Martina Mahony – sold by Maura Corcoran; €50 Stephen Costello – sold by O’Gradys; €25 Brian O’Sullivan – sold by Pat Cahill; €25 Emma Daly – sold by Margaret Browne.  Next week’s jackpot will be €16,800.

A fantastic second half comeback saw Laune Rangers net a late goal to defeat Glenflesk in a shootout in Glenflesk on Sunday afternoon.  Full Time Score:- Glenflesk 3-14, Laune Rangers 2-18.

Laune Rangers B travelled to Connolly Park on Sunday afternoon to take on their Austin Stacks counterparts in Division 5a of the County SFL, and came away with a great three point win.  Full Time Score:- Austin Stacks 0-14, Laune Rangers 2-11.  Laune Rangers:- Morgan O’Sullivan, Cathal O’Callaghan, Matt Reenstierna, Killian Spillane, Daragh O’Connor, Michael O’Sullivan (capt), James Treacy, Aona O’Shea, Tom Whittleton, Cillian Foley, Gavin O’Shea, Jack O’Sullivan, Cian O’Shea, Marc Clifford, Gabriel Griffin.  Subs: Jack Healy, Jonathan Carey, Eamonn Carey.

The County League takes a break next weekend.  The next round of fixtures takes place on the weekend of May 13^th/14^th and sees Laune Rangers travel to Firies in Division 2, while the Division 5a team hosts group leaders Lispole in JP O’Sullivan Park.  Full details yet to be confirmed.

Laune Rangers travelled to Ballybunion to play Beale in Round 3 of the Donal Curtin cup.  Full time Score:- Beale 1-5, Laune Rangers 2-24.

Laune Rangers travel to Ballybunion on Sunday next, April 30th to take on Beale in the next round of the Donal Curtin Cup.  Throw in 11am.

Best of Luck to Kerry in Sunday’s upcoming Munster Senior Football Championship Final against Clare.  Well Done to the Kerry Senior LGFA squad who defeated Waterford last Sunday, and best of luck to the team in their fixture against Cork on Sunday next, especially our own squad member Ciara O’Brien.

Well Done to the Laune Rangers Minor Boys who defeated An Ghaeltacht on Friday evening last in the first round of the Central Region Division 1 competition.  They also defeated Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane on Monday evening in JP O’Sullivan Park to make it two wins from two.  Read the match report from that game below

Laune Rangers Minor girls played their second County League game on Wednesday evening in JP O Sullivan Park against Annascaul/Dingle. The game was played in good dry conditions which contributed to a high scoring contest.  Laune Rangers lined out without a number of girls due to injury and sickness, so the game was played at 13 a-side.  They say goals win games and this was definitely true for Laune Rangers on the evening.  Rangers took control early on with two quick goals and from there they never looked back. They played some great football in the first half against a reasonably strong wind, with them adding another 4 goals to the score line. They led at half time 6-06 to 2-05.  The second half continued as the first half with Laune Rangers dominating the early part of the half adding a number of fine points to the score board. Towards the end Annascaul/ Dingle added a few scores to their tally to see Laune Rangers run out winners on a score line of 6-13  to 3-12.  This was a great team performance by a very young minor team, with 8 of the starting 13 playing U16. As the score line suggests, the forwards were very efficient with their shooting and the midfield contributed very well in linking play. The defence was very resolute against a physically stronger Annascaul/Dingle team.

Laune Rangers Under 14 White team host Inbhear Scéine Gaels C in Cloon on Sunday morning next, May 7^th at 11am.

The County Under 12 Leagues get underway this week.  The white team travel to Spa Killarney on Wednesday evening, while the Blue team host Firies on Thursday evening.  Both games throw in 7pm.

Gaelic for Mothers & Others – training continues on Mondays from 7-8pm. New members are welcome. Contact Bridie on 087 983 0181.  Laune Rangers G4MO played newly formed Réalt na Gleannta in Glenbeigh on Monday last. Conditions ensured some lovely football was played. 2 games were played simultaneously and 4 games in total were played. There was great support for both sides on the evening. Thanks to the hosts for providing refreshments afterwards and to Sinead Riordan and John Joe Quirke for refereeing. Some players played their first ever game of football and only joined in March.

Our Sunday morning boys academy takes place every Sunday at 10am in JP O’Sullivan Park.  This is for boys born between 2012-2018  For more info contact Paudie 0862253663.  The Wednesday evening girls academy takes place every Wednesday at 6pm in JP O’Sullivan Park.  This is for girls born between 2013-2018.  For more, contact Selina 0876196676 .  We are delighted to have these academies sponsored by Foley’s Spar and Global Food range this season.

Laune Rangers membership for 2023 is open.  Membership available from registrars Lawrence Laide on 0861969250, Pat O’Shea on 0877763457 or can be bought in Bunkers Bar.  Membership rates are as follows:- Family Membership €100; Adult non player €60, Adult player €75 OAP Membership €30; G4MO €40,  Scór only €20.