Cordal faced off against Listry in round 4 of the east Kerry super league last Sunday. The game being played in wintry conditions got off to a good start with both teams tussling for early possession, Cordal’s Sean Og O Ciardubhain got the first score of the game from a pointed free. Listry, playing into a stiff breeze, answered well with four unanswered points, two of which were converted by Joseph Clifford. The home side with the aid of the wind managed only one more score before half time despite having chances which made getting a grip on the game very difficult. Half time read 0-4 to 0-2 in favour of Listry. The second half started with only one team completely dominating the play as after Cordal opened the scoring Listry went and kicked 12 points without reply which told the story of the second half in itself. The bulk of the scores coming from John Foley, Denny O Leary and Joseph Clifford. The home side finished with a consolation point coming from Padraig O Connell to leave the full-time score 0-4 0-16.

Team Sean Og O Ciardubhain(0-02), Tomas Brosnan, Paudie Walsh, Billy Cronin, Daniel O Connor, Johnny O Connor, Michael Flynn, Donal McCarthy, John Brosnan, Niall O Ciardubhain, Brian Reidy, Kieran O Donoghue , John Culloty, Tommy Mahony (0-01), Pa Naughton

Subs Padraig O Connell(0-01), John Mannix, Flor Griffin, Thomas Reidy, Mossie Enright

Club Lotto
The February Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 28th February in the Half Barrel Bar,with the jackpot now standing at €3,800.The team leaders for the month are Charlie Farrelly and Diarmuid Ó’ Ciardubháin.Please support the Lotto,tickets are available from Club Officers,Members, Kearney’s Shop, Cordal and Jackie Reidy Menswear.
Clothes for Cordal
Cordal GAA are continuing to collect clothes,shoes, bags,belts and curtains for the recycling event. The recycling bags can be dropped off at the Cordal Community Centre and at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear. Thanks to the management and staff of these two premises for their assistance.Remember that every cent raised from this continuous recycling collection stays in the Club.
Membership
Dan O’Donoghue and Diarmuid O’Ciardubháin are continuing to collect the Club Membership.The membership is exceptionally good value.The fee is as follows Players €50.00,Students €35.00,Members € 30.00 and €20.00 for non Members wishing to use the leisure track.
East Kerry League
Cordal will host Listry on Sunday 1st March at 12 noon in the fourth round of the East Kerry League.
On Sunday 8th March at 12 noon Cordal will travel to Currow in the fifth round of the League.
Cordal & Topaz Cash for Clubs
Topaz are running a competition over the next eleven weeks, where they will give away €10,000 to one Club as well as other cash prizes. When you purchase €40.00 of fuel from a Topaz stations,you’ll received a card, each card requires five stamps and five till receipts attached,upon completion please return it to Cordal GAA. To enter the competition the Club will require 300 completed cards, The closing date is May 10th 2015. We would appreciate as many people as possible to support the Club in this venture.

Cordal travel to lewis road this evening to take on Dr. Crokes in the second round of the East Kerry League. Throw in is under lights at 8 o clock. All support much appreciated.

Cordal started their East Kerry campaign at home to the O’Donoghue cup champions last Sunday in Cordal. Both teams started at a reasonably good pace and after Rathmore knocked over their first score, the home side went down the other end and won a penalty which was calmly despatched by Padraig Dignan. Rathmore began to show their Division 1 pedigree as they gained control of the game midway through the first half as they slotted over some good points either side of two goals scored by Dunach McCarthy. Half time score line read 2-06 to 1-02 in favour of the away side. The second half saw Cordal get into the game a bit more and an early goal by John Culloty kick started a decent passage of play for them where they converted a couple of scores. Rathmore kept the pressure on though as they kept the points on the board mounting and even a second goal by Padraig Dignan wasn’t enough to swing the inevitability of this tie. Rathmore finished 6 points the better on a scoreline of 3-05 to 2-14.

Cordal Team

Sean Og O Ciardubhain(0-01), Micheal Cahill(0-01), Paudie Walsh, Flor Griffin, Daniel O Connor, John Brosnan(0-01), Billy Cronin, Donal McCarthy, Niall O Ciardubhain, Kieran O Donoghue (0-01), Johnny O Connor, John Culloty (1-0), Michael Flynn, Padraig Dignan (2-01), Thomas Reidy

Rathmore Team

George O Keeffe, TJ Freel,Brian O Leary, Con Jenkins, Michael Mahony, Cillian O Connor, Padraig Desmond, Daniel O Sullivan(0-2), Brendan O Keeffe(0-2), Sean O Riordan, Brian Moynihan(0-1), Patrick O Callaghan(0-1), Jamie Cooper(0-01), Dunach McCarthy(2-0), John O Keeffe(0-05)

East Kerry Super League Result:

Cordal 3-5 Rathmore 2-14 in first round of East KY Super League played in ideal conditions in Cordal.Match report to follow.

Cordal Seniors v Rathmore this Sunday 8th Feb in Cordal @ 12 noon in East KY League. All support much appreciated.

Cordal’s outstanding forward and talisman has been given a call up for the Kerry Senior squad for the opening round of the national league against last year’s All Ireland beaten semi-finalist’s Mayo. This is a hugely proud day for Phil, his family and all in the Cordal club and we hope it is the first of many call up’s in the future. All in Cordal would like to offer Phil and the rest of the Kerry squad, which also includes Desmond’s Thomas Hickey – who has strong Cordal links, the very best of luck for the coming season. We would ask all members to show their support and come along to Killarney to support, throw-in 2 pm. Team in full is Brendan Kealy (Kilcummin); Pa Kilkenny (Glenbeigh-Glencar); Mark Griffin (St Michael’s Foilmore); Shane Enright (Tarbert); Jonathan Lyne (Legion); Fionn Fitzgerald (Dr Crokes); Paul Murphy (Rathmore); David Moran (Kerins O’Rahllys); Bryan Sheehan (St Marys); Michael Geaney (Dingle); Kieran O’Leary (Dr Crokes); Johnny Buckley (Dr Crokes); Stephen O’Brien (Kenmare); Paul Geaney (Dingle); Barry John Keane (Kerins O’Rahillys).
Subs: Shane Murphy (Kilcummin); Jack Sherwood (Firies); Daithi Casey (Dr Crokes); Tommy Walsh (Kerins O’Rahilly); Podge O’Connor Legion; Thomas Hickey (Desmonds); Philip O’Connor (Cordal); Alan Fitzgerald (Castlegregory); Jack Maguire (Listowel Emmets); Conor Keane (Legion).