Austin Stacks GAA Club News

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THE CENTENARY BOOK: Club Secretary, Elma Nix informs us that the Austin Stacks Centenary 1917-2017 Book will be hitting the shelves shortly . . . a must for every Black n’Amber Stocking! The Official Launch will be held in the Stacks Club House at 8pm on Friday next (Dec 15th).

A4 size, book contains 400 pages packed with brilliant photographs, profiling past players (hurling, ladies, juveniles & seniors), club officers, club history & stats all telling the remarkable story of one of Ireland’s most famous club from humble beginnings in Joanie’s field, finding a home in Connolly Park before chronicling the recent development of the Nuns Field. Price €25. Pre Book your copy today by texting Elma on 086 1053300 .

Elma continues – “This centenary book was written as a tribute to each and every person who has contributed to the Austin Stack Club. Every member and supporter of the club over the period of one hundred years is valued. Many people played very significant roles in our great club as…players and officials. Many others worked quietly and diligently in the background. Many were unwavering supporters of our teams in barren and golden times. Every person was in the thoughts of the editorial team when this book was being compiled. It was not possible to mention everybody by name or to record every contribution. But, let there be no doubt about it, every person to whom the Rock Club is special – past or present, living or deceased – is included in the one hundred year story of the Austin Stack Club”.

Club Chairman, Liam Lynch and Book Committee Member, Tim Slattery gave the project good publicity in their Radio Kerry interview with Gary O’Sullivan on yesterday’s ‘Sunday Sports’ Programme.

CLUB AGM: Our Club AGM will take place in The Gym Hall, Connolly Park on Sunday, 14th January 2018 at 12 noon. Nominations are invited for all positions on the incoming Executive Committee. Nominations and Motions for discussion should be returned to Club Secretary, Elma Nix 086 1053300) by 5pm on Wednesday, 3rd January 2018. See Club Website for more details.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY; to one of the Club’s Vice Presidents, Seán Murphy  who celebrates his 96th birthday on this Thursday (14th Dec). Seán was one of the many who contributed to our recent Church Gate Collection as he made his way into the 9.30am Mass at the Dominican Church a few Sundays ago (26th Nov).

CLUBHOUSE: As always the Clubhouse is available for all types of Parties and Functions. Enquiries about Club Bookings should be made by contacting Harry Hynes at 087 2467286.

CARDS: The 45 Card Sessions continue in the Clubhouse on every Monday and Thursday nights, commencing at 9.30pm each night.

LOTTO: Last week’s (4th December) Jackpot, worth €7,150, was not won. The numbers drawn were 13, 23, 29, 31. The €20 winners were: Cian O’Brien, Graham Foran and Michael O’Brien, all c/o Carmel O’Neill; and Canice Walsh and Brendan O’Donnell, both c/o Club Rockies.

Tickets are on regular sale at the Rock Street Post Office and at the Stacks Clubhouse, as well as from our other regular sellers.

SYMPATHY:  Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently – Ellen Mary (Lena) O’Donoghue, Ballyseedy Cottage; Brian Foley, Mitchel’s Avenue; John Bowe, Rathanorig, Rathass; and Eileen Moriarty (nee Breen), Lower Tonevane and formerly The Cottages, Blennerville.

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