West Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round
Saint Kieran's 1-11
Castlemahon 1-03
On Saint Patrick's Day our West Championship campaign began against Castlemahon in Knockaderry with Billy Phillips the man in the middle. After two heavy defeats in the opening rounds of the County League we were hopeful of an improved performance. We started brightly with Sean McSweeney being our scorer in chief from play and placed balls. Donie Nolan and Seamus Mangan, who was making his senior debut, added further scores in the opening half to leave the half time score, Saint Kieran's 0-07 Castlemahon 0-01. Our defence was well marshalled by John O'Connor and Brendan McCarthy in this period. Castlemahon, to their credit, rallied in the second half and were rewarded with their hard work midway through the second half when they raised a green flag, leaving just four points separating the teams. We responded well with an increased work rate around the middle third and a greater urgency in our attack. Anthony Molyneaux and Jack Ben Hartnett added points shortly after despite the robust efforts of the Castlemahon defence. Donie Nolan finished to the net after a run from midfield with ten minutes remaining to put some daylight between the teams again and ultimately secure the victory. While it was pleasing to get a win on the day, players and management will be aware that further improvements will have to be made for the tests that lie ahead. Drom/Broadford provide the opposition in the next round of the West Championship, which has yet to be fixed, and after this the countdown will be on for the opening round of the County Championship against Adare.
Panel: Patrick Histon, Michael Windle, Paidi McCarthy, Kevin Meade, Brendan McCarthy, Johnny McCarthy, John O'Connor, John Doyle, Donie Nolan, Jack Ben Hartnett, Sean McSweeney, Diarmuid Crowley, Seamus Mangan, Niall O'Shea, Anthony Molyneaux, Shane Lynch, Michael Enright, James O'Connor, Sean Windle, Padraig Trant,
Co. Intermediate Hurling League Round 1
Saint Kieran's 3-08
Dromin/Athlacca 2-12
There was plenty of drama in Mick Neville Park on Friday evening last as we succumbed to Dromin/Athlacca at the bitter end after the concession of a last gasp goal in a quality game of hurling.  The game was late getting under way with the match being played before it running behind schedule and the appointed réiteoir was also delayed for his duties. Michael Reidy, lining out at half forward, was making his return after taking a break from hurling for a number of years. We got off to a dreadful start as Dromin/Athlacca scored a goal straight from their first attack from the throw in and added a point from the resulting puck out. We were down 1-01 to no score effectively before we even realised we were in a game. We settled after this and began to find our rhythm with Danny Collum goaling shortly after to get us off the mark. Seamus Mangan was also showing well for the ball and was a thorn in the side of the Dromin/Athlacca defence throughout. We led at the short whistle by a solitary score, 1-05 to 1-04. The second half continued to be played at a good pace with both teams going all out for the points. Anthony Molyneaux found the back of the net from a 21 yard free to put us 2 points in the lead entering injury time. We looked like securing the points until the South Limerick outfit raised a green flag from their final attack despite the best efforts of our defence. While it was disappointing not to win the game having taken the lead in injury time, the game should stand to our lads in terms of preparation for the upcoming West and County championships. Glenroe are next up in the County League in two weeks time in Glenroe.
Panel: John Greaney, James Windle, Páidi McCarthy, James O'Connor, Sean Windle, Anthony Molyneaux, Michael Windle, Jack Ben Hartnett, Michael Flynn, Michael Reidy, Donie Nolan, Ian Mackassey, Danny Collum, Jonathan Ruttle, Seamus Mangan, Mikie Breen, Michael Enright, Michael Steele, Padraig Trant, Raymond Cahill, Paddy Hartnett

Results:
West Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round: Saint Kieran's 1-11 Castlemahon 1-03
Co. Intermediate Hurling League Round 1: Saint Kieran's 3-08 Dromin/Athlacca 2-12
Fixture:
Co. Senior Football League Round 3: Saint Kieran's v Fr. Casey's in Coolcappa on Monday, March 30th at 7pm.
Note: All fixtures are confirmed at time of going to press but are subject to change.

Limerick Development Draw
The club would like to thank all members who participated in the Limerick Development draw for 2014. A small number of members have yet to pay for 2014 and we would be grateful if any unpaid member could contact Ivan Neary on 087-6577541 to arrange payment. This draw is a major source of revenue for the club and we need as many club members and supporters as possible to get involved for 2015. There will be 10 monthly draws from March until December with the top prize each month of €13,000. Entry to the draw is just €10 per month or €100 annually. Any person who wishes to join as a new member for 2015 can also contact Ivan on this number.
Club Membership
Club membership is currently being collected at the moment. The membership cost for an adult stands at €25, student €15, Minor €10 or a family membership at €40. It is important to note that any player who fails to pay their membership will not be covered for any medical expenses incurred while playing matches or training. Therefore any player who has not paid for membership to the club will not be allowed to play in any games until done so. The membership is being collected by Ian Mackassey who can be contacted on 087-6649706. Ian will also have membership forms that must be completed.

St Kieran's Bord na N'Og
 
 Registration
Please return any outstanding registration forms as soon as possible as all players need to be registered before training starts.
Under 8 hurling & Football
If there are any parent/parents willing to manage the U8 this year please contact Deirdre Ambrose 087 9509218 or David Woulfe 086 2205572. If 2 or 3 parents get involved it will be no great workload for anyone and it is enjoyable and rewarding work which hugely benefits our children. There are many supports available, including coaching training,  and David Woulfe will be organising the rota again this year to help out the mentors at training.  
Training 
U12 Hurling & Football training - players will be advised by text
U14 Football - either training or a challenge match next Weekend, we will advise by text
U16 Football - next Sunday 29th 5-6 Venue TBC
U8/U10 Training will commence at the end of the month 
 
Upcoming fixtures
05-04-2015 (Sun), Feile Peil na nÒg A Semifinal, versus Galbally. Other semi-final is Fr Casey's versus Claughan
06-04-2015 (Mon), at 18:15 U16 Football Division 2A round 1 at home to Adare
13-04-2015 (Mon) at 18:15 U16 Football Division 2A round 2 away to Deel rangers
20-04-2015 (Mon) at 18:15 U16 Hurling Division 3A round 1 at home to Granagh/Ballingarry.

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