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John Tyther
 John Tyther is one of the younger players in the Laune Rangers Senior Squad, but is fast becoming one of the key players in the team. He has won a number of medals coming up through the age grades, including three Mid Kerry Minor medals (2011-2013). He has won two Mid Kerry Under 21 titles including the 2016 championship, where he earned the Man of the Match award in the final. ABOUT YOURSELF Date of Birth: 30th May 1996 Height: 6’ 1” Occupation: Student First memory in GAA: Playing out the back of my cousin's house Childhood Hero: Declan O'Sullivan & Steven Gerrard Hobbies outside of football: Basketball, Soccer, Horse Racing ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: Always wear two pairs of socks Favourite Venue you have played in: Fitzgerald stadium Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Family Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Winning Mid Kerry Minor Championship 2013 Biggest Sporting disappointment: Losing to Stacks last year What skill do you work at most: Kicking with both feet OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: Hopefully still playing with a few medals in my back pocket I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Conor McManus What do you like most about GAA: The friends you make and playing in big games How would you improve the GAA: Have a definite off-season and no games after end of November FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Basketball Favourite invention: iPhone Favourite Food: Roast Chicken Favourite Drink: Milk Favourite Music: Pop Favourite Movie: The Wolf of Wall Street |
Daniel Macbeth
 Daniel Macbeth is one of the younger members of the Laune Rangers Senior Squad, but has become an integral part of the team this year. He has won two Mid Kerry Under 21 championship - including the 2016 title. He has also three Mid Kerry Minor championship medals, & earned the Man of the Match award in the latter two finals. ABOUT YOURSELF Date of Birth: 9th May 1996 Height: 6' 3" Occupation: Student First memory in GAA: Sunday mornings at the Track Childhood Hero: David Beckham Hobbies outside of football: Horse Racing, American Football, Golf ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: "Superstitions show weakness" (Frampton, C 2016) Favourite Venue you have played in: Gaelic Grounds, Limerick Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Family – although Willy Byrne would say it was all of his words of wisdom in my younger days. Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Winning Mid Kerry Minor as an Under 16 Biggest Sporting disappointment: Relegated to Intermediate after losing to Stacks What skill do you work at most: I practice kicking scores a lot (Well needed) OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: Still playing ball hopefully, location unknown I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Diarmuid Connelly What do you like most about GAA: Playing for your own town and the same bunch of lads as you move up through the age ranks How would you improve the GAA: Bigger incentives to stay in Ireland and continue to play GAA FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: American Football Favourite invention: My iPhone & all its amazing apps Favourite Food: Indian or Thai always go down well Favourite Drink: Coke (and none of that Diet stuff) Favourite Music: Pop, Hip Hop. Anything catchy really Favourite Movie: Law Abiding Citizen, Shawshank Redemption |
Paul Larkin
 Paul Larkin is the most recent addition to Laune Rangers GAA Club, having moved to Killorglin from Crossmolina, Co Mayo this year. His most memorable sporting achievement is a Connacht Schools title in 2008. Date of Birth: 16th December 1991 Height: 5' 10" Occupation: Farm Manager First memory in GAA: 1997 All Ireland Final - Mayo vs Kerry Childhood Hero: Ciarán McDonald - Mayo Hobbies outside of football: Soccer, Farming ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: None Favourite Venue you have played in: MacHale Park, Castlebar Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Family Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Man of the Match in Connacht Schools Final Biggest Sporting disappointment: Losing All Ireland Schools Final to Kenmare What skill do you work at most: Kick-passing & dispossessing opponents OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: The Proud holder of a County Senior medal I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Michael Murphy (Donegal) What do you like most about GAA: Making friends with people of all ages How would you improve the GAA: More officials or technology for off the ball incidents FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Soccer Favourite invention: iPhone Favourite Food: Steak & Spuds Favourite Drink: Rock Shandy (or a pint of skimmed milk!) Favourite Music: Pop Favourite Movie: The Waterboy |
Colm O'Shea
 Colm O'Shea has been part of the Laune Rangers Senior panel for 8 years. He has won 3 Mid Kerry Senior Leagues, as well as County Division 1 titles at Under 14 and Under 16 level and 3 Mid Kerry Minor titles. He is involved in the 2016 Under 14 management team also. Date of Birth: 12th March 1990 Height: 6ft Occupation: Acccounts Assistant - Finance First memory in GAA: Laune Rangers in Croke Park 1996 Childhood Hero: Mike Frank Russell Hobbies outside of football: Soccer, Farming, Cycling, TV, Socializing with friends. ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: Weetabix the night before a game Favourite Venue you have played in: JP O'Sullivan Park Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Parents and Coaches Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: U14 County title win in Beaufort vs Dr Crokes. Biggest Sporting disappointment: Losing in relegation game in 2015 What skill do you work at most: Kicking OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: Playing County Championship with Laune Rangers I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Micheal Murphy - Donegal What do you like most about GAA: Summer evening Training and meeting up with friends How would you improve the GAA: Close season for players FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Soccer Favourite invention: Smartphone Favourite Food: Chicken Curry Favourite Drink: Heineken Favourite Music: U2 Favourite Movie: The Dark Knight |
Ronan Sayers
 Ronan Sayers transferred to Laune Rangers from Keel at the beginning of the 2015 season. He has a Mid Kerry Senior Championship and a County Under 14 Championship in his career to date. Date of Birth: 9th July 1990 Height: 5' 11" Occupation: Bookmakers First memory in GAA: Playing mini 7s in Primary School. Childhood Hero: Maurice Fitzgerald Hobbies outside of football: Keeping active, Soccer, Gym, Farming ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: Gear Bag packed nice and tidy Favourite Venue you have played in: Fitzgerald Stadium Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Family, Friends & Trainers Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Winning U14 County Championship Biggest Sporting disappointment: Relegation from County Championship in 2015 What skill do you work at most: Different Styles of kick pass OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: Retired I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Cillian O'Connor (Mayo) What do you like most about GAA: Winning How would you improve the GAA: Allow tap & go frees FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: MMA Favourite invention: iPhone Favourite Food: Steak Favourite Drink: Water Favourite Music: EDM Favourite Movie: Training Day |
Tony Lyons
 Tony Lyons has been Laune Rangers number 1 goalkeeper since the retirement of his cousin Peter Lyons - and now enters his 15th season between the sticks as Senior goalkeeper. His list of sporting achivements is one to behold:- Date of Birth: 17th April 1978 Height: 5' 10" Occupation: Accountant First memory in GAA: 1986 All Ireland Final Kerry vs Tyrone & Pat Spillane fisted goal. Childhood Hero: Peter Schmeichel & Marco Van Basten Hobbies outside of football: Soccer, Golf, Coaching underage GAA Teams within the club ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: Walking the dog to stretch the legs before games Favourite Venue you have played in: Gaelic Grounds (Limerick), Fitzgerald Stadium Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Parents Tony & Kathleen, Cousin Peter Lyons, Previous Coaches John Evans & James Sheehan Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Winning All Ireland Colleges with ISK in Croke Park and the trip into Killorglin that night, Winning All Ireland U14 (Feile) with teammates in Meath and the trip home Biggest Sporting disappointment: Losing any of the U21 and Senior County finals What skill do you work at most: Practice kick outs and work with teammates on shot stopping on evenings when we are not training OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: I hope to be involved with training teams within the club (and still happily married!!) I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Recently Declan O'Sullivan, previously Mike Hassett What do you like most about GAA: Making teammates and friends for life; the social side of the game particularly after Championship wins How would you improve the GAA: Think it is too county focused – need to consider club players more in terms of putting a calendar in place defining a start and end to a season and giving time off in the Winter FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Soccer Favourite invention: iPhone Favourite Food: Steak & Mash Favourite Drink: I'm a devil for the soft drinks - Ginger Ale Favourite Music: Kodaline Favourite Movie: Ted & Ted 2 |
Kieran Crowley
 Kieran Crowley is the vice-captain of the Laune Rangers Senior side for 2016. 2 Mid Kerry Senior Championships headline his sporting achivements, & he has been one of the most consistent backs in Kerry Club football over the past decade. Date of Birth: 13th July 1986 Height: 5' 11¾" Occupation: Engineer First memory in GAA: Sunday morning football with Willie Fitz Childhood Hero: Niall Quinn Hobbies outside of football: Golf, Cinema, Hiking ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: None Favourite Venue you have played in: Scoil Mhuire pitch around the back Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: Family Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Winning U14 Mid Kerry Championship Biggest Sporting disappointment: Aftermath of Stacks game last year What skill do you work at most: Chris Riordan dummy solo - will never match the original! OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: 6 foot! I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Seamie Foley What do you like most about GAA: Friends made with people of all ages How would you improve the GAA: Have a definite off-season FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Rugby Favourite invention: Pillow Favourite Food: Chocolate Favourite Drink: Milk Favourite Music: The Beatles Favourite Movie: Home Alone |
Maurice Foley
 ABOUT YOURSELF Date of Birth: 28th January 1985 Height: 6’ 1” Occupation: Carpenter First memory in GAA: Parish League with Willie Fitz Childhood Hero: Dara O Sé Hobbies outside of football: Cycling, Soccer and Socialising ON THE BALL Any pre-match Superstitions: I have to eat no later than three hours before game Favourite Venue you have played in: Fitzgerald stadium Biggest Influence on your Career to Date: My father and John Evans Most Memorable sporting moment as a player: Marking Dara O’Sé in Co Championship Biggest Sporting disappointment: Losing to Stacks and being relegated to Intermediate What skill do you work at most: Catching and kicking OFF THE BALL In 10 years time I hope to be: up on the grass bank shouting on the Rangers as a retired millionaire I there was a transfer market in GAA who would you sign for Rangers: Brian Fenton (Dublin) What do you like most about GAA: Good friends & craic with the boys How would you improve the GAA: Making a Fixed season – no games after October FAVOURITES Favourite sport outside of Football: Soccer Favourite invention: iPhone Favourite Food: Steak Favourite Drink: Carlsberg Favourite Music: Kings of Leon Favourite Movie: Gladiator |
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