A great weekend on the field of play, with Beale seniors defeating Moyvane on Saturday in the first round of the County Novice Championship. Then, on Sunday, Beale juniors were crowned North Kerry champions, winning the final of the North Kerry League, Division 4.  

Our juniors travelled to Knockanure to take on Duagh in the long- awaited North Kerry final. We were on the back foot from the throw in and our opponents had raised the white flag four times before we finally got on the scoreboard. But we turned it around and went in at the interval on level terms on four points apiece.  

 We drove on for there and lead by 1-6 to 0-7 going into the last quarter. Duagh attempted to fight back but we held firm, and the final score was in our favour, 1-9 to 0-8. Surrounded by jubilant team, management and supporters, Beale captain, Conor Toomey, was presented with the winning trophy by PJ Mulvihill, secretary of the Noth Kerry Board.  

 Beale lined out as: Tommy O’Neill, Andrew O’Connor, John Blake, Darragh Hanrahan, John Martin Horgan, Joe Finch, Daithí Toomey, Daniel Hayes, Seán Maloney, Conor Toomey (capt), Rory Mulvihill, Callum McSweeney, Eric Daly, Barry O'Mahony and Colm Carolan. Substitutes: Mark Hennessy for Eric Daly, Pâdraig Holly for Rory Mulvihill, Shane Joy for John Blake, Barry O’Neill for Colm Carolan, Bernard O’Callaghan for John Martin Horgan, Thomas Pierce, Dermot Cummins, Philip Hornyak, Jack O’Sullivan, Jake O’Connell, David Hennessy, Wayne Hayes, Barry Ryan, Aaron Kelly, Ben Murphy and Pádraig Murphy. 

We received a bye in the opening round of the North Kerry Senior Football Championship. First round games are scheduled to begin in mid-October. Our juniors compete for the North Kerry Intermediate Cup. We await details. . 

There was no jackpot winner and no Match-3 winners in this week’s Beale Lotto. Numbers drawn were 11, 13, 15 and 32. Lucky dips winners each won €25: John Farrell, Martin Costelloe and (online) Joe McCormack and Patrick Stack. Next week’s jackpot is €1,800. The draw takes place on Sunday night in The Olde Attic at 9 o’clock. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto. 

Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, are available in Joyce’s Newsagents or in the local pubs. 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 must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw – entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. 

 The Best of Kerry awards finsl was held last Thursday night in Tralee and, even though we didn't bring any Top Prize back to the seaside, we were delighted to be shortlisted in the Top 5 for Best Club Jersey. Míle buíochas to everyone who nominated and voted Beale GAA. 

 A great night with local businesses, Joyce's Newsagent, Beauty by The Beach and Sundaes also present. Congratulations to all the winners and ‘thank you’ to Radio Kerry and Lee Strand for putting together a great event.  

 Congratulations to Kilconly NS on winning the North Kerry Cumann na mBunscol final on Monday. The winning trophy was presented to team captain, Max Ryan, by Bríd Griffin, Secretary of Beale GAA Club. Huge congrats to players and team management. Special thanks to referee, Patrick O’Sullivan.