Club News 11-11-2024

Lotto Results on Sunday 10^th November 2024

Lotto Jackpot €9,000.

Numbers drawn – 03, 22, 28, 32.

Consolation Prize Winners

€100 – Jo & Hannah Murphy – O’Gradys Bar;

€50 – Elaine Griffin, online;

€25 – Shane McElroy, sold by Pat Cahill;

€25 – John Griffin, online.

Next Week’s Lotto is €9,100

Laune Rangers 0-5, Austin Stacks 1-14

Austin Stacks had a comfortable win over Laune Rangers in the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Championship Final replay on Saturday afternoon, reclaiming their place in the County Senior Football Championship. Full match report below.

A sincere thank you to the whole community near and far who sent their words and video messages of good luck and displayed their club colours so proudly. It was very much appreciated.

The senior Men’s team season is not over just yet as they still have to contest the O’Sullivan Cup Final.  Further fixture information to follow.

Mid Kerry Ladies Underage District Championship

U13 Girls – this group had strong wins over St Kieran’s, West Kerry and Tralee District. The team now progress to semi final stage which they will have home advantage on 24^th November to the winners of North Kerry v Tralee District.

Laune Rangers players involved with Mid Kerry are Evelyn Bowler, Holly Breen, Grace Costello, Nicole Flynn, Niamh Hassett, Emily McMahon, Ciara Moore, Roisín Murphy, Holly O’Shea, Ellie O’Sullivan & Megan Quigg.  Kerry O’Sullivan is involved with the management team.

U15 Girls – The U15 Mid Kerry Group had 7-point victories over North Kerry & St Kierans but suffered defeat against East Kerry on Saturday 9^th November. The team qualify for a home semi final on 23^rd November to the winners of South Kerry v North Kerry.

Laune Rangers players involved with Mid Kerry U15’s are Eimear Murphy, Ummi Shinohara, Kiri McGrath, Aoibhín O’Sullivan and Erin O’Sullivan. Sarah O’Connor is involved with the management team

U17 Girls – U17’s had a strong campaign in the group stage with wins over North, East and South Kerry.  Again the U17’s also qualify for home semifinal against winners of West Kerry v South Kerry.

Laune Rangers players involved with Mid Kerry U17’s are Kate Costello, Aine Hassett, Sarah O’Brien, Jacquelyn Owens, Saoirse O’Shea & Riadh O’Sullivan. Alan O’Sullivan is part of management team and Diane Hassett is there as an FLO.

**Please check social media pages for all up-to-date information on matches. **

LGFA AGM: The Ladies AGM is on 22^nd November at 8pm in the clubhouse.  All outgoing officers are seeking re-election:

All motions and nominations are to be forwarded to the club secretary via email by 9pm on Monday 18^th November 2024.  Motion/Nomination forms are available from club secretary Loretta Patton.  Please note that only motions and nominations can only be accepted from fully paid up members of Laune Rangers.

Any queries, please contact Larry Laide (086 1969250), Pat O’Shea or Katrina Stack LGFA (087 6497469)

On field training has ceased for the season but stay tuned to your WhatsApp or our social media channels for updates on activities

Healthy Clubs Committee is busy organising some events for the off-season.

• 19^th November Laune Rangers are hosting safeTALK – a suicide prevention talk in the clubhouse at 6.30pm. Please text 0876497469 to register your interest – places are limited.
• 29^th November – Oisín McConville will give a talk to club members from 1^st year upwards, other speakers are being finalised, all details will be available early this week and advertised on social media.
• Christmas Gift Initiative for St Joseph’s Home – 4^th year running this initiative, where you organise a gift for a resident in St Joseph’s Home or for a local person who attends the Killorglin Day Care Centre or Ard Alainn. If you wish to get involved, please contact Katrina 087 6497469.

The Ladies Table Quiz was greatly supported on Friday night.  Thanks to all who supported and to local businesses and parents who donated spot prizes on the night.

Laune Rangers GAA are starting to prepare for next season, if you are interested in interested in volunteering within the Club for the coming year in some capacity.  This may involve helping out at boys/girls academies sessions, becoming part of a coaching team, helping out on match day – stewarding, operating the scoreboard, gate collection; female liaison officer, helping with PR activities, lotto and other fundraisers.

The club will be starting the process of safeguarding and coaching courses for the winter.  These are now a requirement for anyone volunteering with children, once this is completed it is valid for 3 years.

Please contact or 087 6497469 if you wish to express an interest and you will directed to the correct person.

Scór na nÓg & Scór na bPáistí will be returning.

There are eight disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Nuachleas/Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz.

The competion is open to all young people under 17.

If you are not a member for GAA purposes there is social membership also available.

If interested in taking part, get in contact with Emir O’Shea, Scór Officer 0872300484.