North Kerry League;

Knocknagoshel started the season with a hard fought win over Duagh in the North Kerry League last Sunday.  Knocknagoshel, playing with the aidof a strong breeze in the first half, were first on the scoreboard with a point from Edmond Walsh before the home side replied with a point by Kieran Lucey.  In the fifth minute Knocknagoshel's Denis Collins finished to the net and this was followed by a point from Edmond Walsh. Duagh replied with points from Martin Scanlon, Dan O'Donoghue ,Nigel O'Connor (2), Kieran Lucey and a goal by Aaron O'Connor. Knocknagoshel added two point to leave the half time score 1-6 to 1-4 in favour of Duagh.

Edmond Walsh converted a free at the start of the second half to leave one point between the teams.  The lively Nigel O'Connor and Kieran Lucey extended Duagh's advantage to three before John Walsh and Nigel O'Connor exchanged points.  Duagh added two more before Knocknagoshel scored two goals in a three minute spell.  Knocknagoshel punished a mistake in the Duagh defence to raise a green flag and shortly afterwards referee Gerdie Caroll awarded a penalty which Edmond Walsh despatched to the net. Two more points from Edmond Walsh and Niall Barrett left the final score Duagh 1-11 Knocknagoshel 3-8.

Next fixture for Knocknagoshel is an away game against Ballyduff in the third round of the North Kerry League. This game is fixed for Ballyduff on Sunday 17^th February with throw-in at 12 noon.

Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh minor team will play An Gealtacht in Division 2 of the County League on Saturday 16^th February in Knocknagoshel at 3pm.

Lotto:

The lotto draw for a jackpot of €8,100 was held in The Village Inn on Saturday night last.  The numbers drawn were 3,9,19,32. There was no winner of the jackpot.  The five lucky dips of €30 each were won by  John and Antoinette O'Keeffe, Knockbrack, Gerard Mangan, Knockbrack, Bernie Keane, Meenleitrim, Patricia Curtin, Knightsmountain and Caroline Blunden, Duagh.  The next draw will be for a jackpot of €8,200 and will be held in Moynihans Bar, Headleys Bridge on Saturday 9th March 2019.Tickets are available from Kierans XL, Hungry Ed’s, the local bars and usual sellers.  Our club lotto can also be played online by following the link on www.knocknagoshel.gaa.ie

Membership;

Membership rates for Knocknagoshel GAA for 2019 are: General membership €30, senior players €50, college students €30 and minor players €20.  Benefits of membership are players are insured to play, ordinary members can use the track at the field and can seek tickets from the club for Kerry games. It is also a great way to show your support of the club. For anyone that missed out on registration night you can contact Dan Roche, John O'Keeffe or Michael Murphy to become a member for 2019. Membership can also be paid online by following the link on our club website www.knocknagoshel.gaa.ie or using the GAA app.

Knocknagoshel Clothes Collection:
Knocknagoshel GAA are holding an ongoing clothes collection to help raise funds for the club. Bags can be left into the white lorry container near the log cabin at the Football Field. All types of clothes are accepted as well as shoes, handbags, curtains & towels. Please note that duvets are not accepted.

Operation Transformation:

Knocknagoshel GAA has again come on board with Operation Transformation to join forces for "Ireland Lights Up".  Every Thursday evening from 7-9pm for 6 weeks, from January 17th to February 21st our clubhouse and pitch will be open and lit up for you, your friends and your family to get out together and walk with us on our guided OT Ireland Lights Up 2019 walk. This event is open to all fitness levels and all age groups so get behind Knocknagoshel GAA Club as we support the nation in this wonderful community initiative to get Ireland moving.