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Pony the hero in 7-a-side’s first ever MLS shootout

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There was high drama this week down at the Killarney Athletic 7-a-side as we saw the first MLS shootout in the tournament’s 42-year history.

In the first round of the playoffs, Dunboy Construction held my own team, The Speakeasy, to a 1-1 draw and, in a departure from previous years, the match went straight to penalties. But not just any penalties: in a new format borrowed from American soccer, players had to dribble from the centre circle and shoot/dribble past the advancing goalkeeper to score.

There was great interest in this novel addition and it was a lot of fun for spectators and players alike - even though I missed mine. Thankfully our goalkeeper Conor ‘Pony’ O’Riordan came to the rescue. He stepped up to score our 7th penalty by calmly rounding his opposite number (check out the video on Killarney Athletic’s Instagram), and then he saved Dunboy’s last effort. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and hopefully there will be one or two more before the tournament is over.

The penultimate week of action kicks off Monday night and there are some great matches in store. Check out our print edition for a full fixture list.

Matt Keane, meanwhile, seems to have the Golden Boot Award sewn up already. The Fáilte Legends midfielder has 12 goals to his name.

Race for the Golden Boot

1. Matt Keane (Fáilte Legends) - 12 goals
2. Ian Somers (MD O’Shea’s) - 6
= Marcin Bzowy (Liam Lynch Skoda) - 6
4. Adam Moynihan (The Speakeasy) - 5
5. Ryan O’Carroll (Four Star Pizza) - 4
= David Long (Tim Jones) - 4
= Derry Ahern (Liebherr) - 4
= Brian O’Reilly (The Speakeasy) - 4
9. Chris O’Meara (Mackey’s Crew) - 3
= Kevin Gorman (Cavemen Clothing) - 3
= Shane Doolan (Tatler Toffees) - 3
= Wayne Sparling (Fáilte Legends) - 3
= Cathal O’Shea (Fáilte Legends) - 3

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Camera club returns after summer break

Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28. This is the first meeting since the club broke up […]

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Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.

This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .

“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.

“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”

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Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE launches trad music initiative

A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing. Conor is combining with […]

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A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.

Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.

“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.

Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.

He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.

For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063

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