Beale seniors were defeated by Ardfert on Sunday in the County League, Division 4. A very low-scoring first half with both teams missing from placed ball. We trailed by 0-2 to 0-5 at the short whistle.

 Ardfert seemed the slicker team and had missed goal opportunities, one brilliantly saved. We brought them back to within a point in the second half which was very much a start-stop affair. Our opponents popped over two quick points to put their stamp on the game. The final score read: Beale 0-6, Ardfert 0-10.

 Beale lined out as: Seân Dee, John Griffin, Shane Joy, Jack O’Sullivan, Fionnán Toomey, Jeremy King, Seamie O’Sullivan (capt), Phillie Blake, Diarmuid O’Mahony, Conor Toomey, Robert Stack, Barry O’Neill, Ger O’Gorman, Neilus Mulvihill and Ian Mannix. Substitutes, Eric Daly for Diarmuid O’Mahony, Seân Maloney for Jack O’Sullivan and Pádraig Murphy for Barry O’Neill (inj.).

 We now rank seventh on the table, with four wins from eight games. We will be hoping to redress the balance when we travel to Keel on Sunday. Throw in is st 2 o’clock. The following weekend, we travel to Cromane and our final round game will be against Austin Stacks B.

 Beale juniors contest Division 4A of the North Kerry League. Our first round game is on Tuesday, June 21st, against Tarbert in Páirc de Staic at 7.30. The following week we travel to Ballyduff. The other teams in this division are Moyvane and Clounmacon.

 Congratulations to Beale Lotto Jackpot winner! Peter Byrne wins €3950. The winning Lotto numbers drawn on Sunday night in Mikey Joe's were 3, 12, 23 and 30.

Next week’s jackpot is €1,000. The draw takes place on Sunday night in The Old Attic at 9 o’clock. Ticket €2 each or 3 for a fiver. To be in with a chance of winning our lotto, get your weekly tickets in Joyce’s Newsagents or in the local pubs.

You can also play online by downloading the Clubforce app or simply click the link on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages or log onto https://clubforce.com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/. All online entries to be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw.

 A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto.

 Beale GAA Club won the overall trophy for the Best Club in the North Kerry final of Scór na bPáistí on Friday night. This capped a memorable night for our young competitors as they took gold in many events.

Gracie O Sullivan, Katie Joyce, Finán Fogarty, Saoirse Fogarty and Marianne Kiely won first place in Instrumental Music, while Jack Brown won the Recitation. The Novelty Act victors were Katie Joyce, Jack Brown, Evie O’Connor, Rory O’Connor, Evelyn Pierce, Gracie O’Sullivan and Patsy Rose Byrne.

 Comhghairdeas to all the children who took part in a great night’s entertainment. Well done to all involved and special mention to Betty Joyce, Finola Fogarty and Martina Browne. Best wishes to the first placed who now go forward to the County Finals on Saturday, July 2nd. Time and venue to be confirmed.

 Beale GAA Club and the whole community are shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of Maurice King.A character, a gentleman, a true legend, Maurice was a great ambassador of not just the Beale club but of the GAA.

 An influential under-age and minor footballer, his playing career was cut short due to injury and Maurice turned his attention to the administrative side of the club.Former club vice-chairman, he represented Beale as delegate to the North Kerry Board and Shannon Rangers for many years.

 He was a long-serving member of our executive committee. Actively involved in the club, he was a great fund raiser, promoting and supporting our draws, Strictly, Nite at the Dogs and all other activities. Maurice ran the Beale Lotto draw on Sunday nights for many years. He took charge of parking at matches, and, at the Beale Social and other gatherings, 'Bromore Security' was always on duty.

 His nephew, Jeremy, carries on the strong football tradition. He has done the club proud as a prominent senior player, and wore the green and gold of the Kerry Juniors, bringing All-Ireland glory back to the seaside. Maurice was especially proud when Jeremy won a North Kerry Championship medal in 2014.

 Thirty years earlier, his brother, Jimmy, had won his sixth North Kerry Championship medal, playing a pivotal role in Beale’s 1984 victory. A sharp-shooting forward, Jimmy emigrated to New York in the mid-80s, where he continued to fly the Gaelic flag.

 Well known for his sense of humour and his wit, Maurice was a great storyteller and has regaled us down the years with colourful accounts of many events. He was the life and soul of every party.

With his singing voice in fine fettle, we will always remember his renditions of The Baling Twine and The Hi-ace Van. And how could we ever forget when he raised the rafters with his renowned ending to Annafrom Fermanagh?

 A man with a big voice, a big heart, a big smile and a big personality, Maurice has left a massive void in Beale GAA Club. We have lost a very special friend. Gone but never forgotten, Maurice has left an indelible mark on all our lives.

 Beale GAA Club extends heartfelt sympathies to Maurice’s mam, Kit, to Marian, Jimmy and Jeremy and to his extended family. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam dhíl. Slán agus beanbacht, Maurice.