Austin Stacks GAA Club News

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Austin StacksBRENDA MCMAHON: All in the Club and the local community were saddened to learn of the death at the weekend of Brenda McMahon (nee Foley), The Glebe, Cloonalour and late of Basin View.

Brenda’s family association with the Club goes back to the very beginning when her father (John Foley) was one of the founding members of the Club in 1917 – ninety eight years ago.

Then her late husband (Timmy) was one the great players of the fifties, and he continued his involvement thereafter as Mentor of many teams,  included the Co. Championship winning side of 1973. After that, sons Charles and Martin played for many years with the Club.

We extend sincere sympathy to Brenda’s immediate family, Helena, Margaret, Charles and Martin, her brother John and sisters Maureen and Ina and to all her grand children and great grand children and all her extended family and friends.

SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is also offered to the families of the following who died recently – Neilus O’Sullivan, Shanakill and late of O’Rahillys Villas; James Campbell, Woodlee, Monavalley and late of Templeogue (Dublin), Charlestown (Mayo) and London; Davy Finn, Shanakill and late of Mitchels Crescent; and William Flanagan, Clahane, Ballyard.

SENIOR HURLING: St. Pats (East Kerry) 2-9; Austin Stacks 5-14.

At Fossa on last Wednesday (17th June) both sides played some good open Hurling in this 2nd round of the Co. Senior Hurling League (Div. 3). A hat trick of first half goals by Colm Ó Giollagáin (for good measure Colm added a fourth in the second half) left us with a commanding lead at the break (4-6 to 0-6).

The second half was a lot closer with we just shading it on the score board (1-8 to 2-3).

In all eight different players got on the score sheet but their job was made that much easier by the quality of ball coming in from our defenders and mid field, notably, Ciarán Breen, Andrew Morrissey, Paul Daly (when playing centre back in the first half) and Peter O’Regan in the second half when he switched with Paul.

Our other first half goal-scorer was Andrew Foley and apart from Andrew and Colm there was also some beautiful point scoring from Shane Fitzgerald, Paul Daly, Breandán Caball, Ronan Gilsenan, Michael O’Leary and Seán Hartnett.

Team captain, Danny Maguire was soundness personified in goals, with some good defending also by Kevin O’Leary and Paudie Bradley. Both sides had just six wides each during the whole game and all our 19 scores came from play.

Team: Danny Maguire (Capt), Kevin O’Leary, No Full Back, Ciarán Breen, Paudie Bradley ,Paul Daly (0-1), Andrew Morrissey, Shane Fitzgerald (0-1), Andrew Foley (1-1), Breandán Caball (0-3), Peter O’Regan, Ronan Gilsenan (0-4), Colm Ó Giollagáin (4-2), No Full Forward, Michael O’Leary (0-1).

Subs used: Seán Hartnett (37m) (0-1), Tadgh Meehan (39m), Terry Desmond (48m), Ross Long (51m), John Bradley (53m).

As we have a bye in round 3 we are not in action again until next Wednesday week (1st July) when we are due to have a home game against Duagh in round 4, although Duagh have yet to turn up (literally) for this competition. The 5th and final round is away to Causeway on Wednesday 8th July.

SENIOR FOOTBALL: We have drawn Dr. Crokes away in round 3 (last 15) of the Co. Championship (to be played on the weekend of 12th July) but before that we have an outing in round 7 of the Co. League, away to Kerins O’Rahilly, on next Saturday evening (27th June). Please note that the starting time has now been brought forward to 5pm.

CO. LEAGUE DIV 5: Our B Team travel to Lauragh to play Tuosist in round 7 of the Co. League (Div 5) on Sunday next (28th June) with a 2pm start..

THE LAST TUOSIST GAME: It’s just over 13 years since we last made the journey to Lauragh (9th June 2002). That day we had to give way to a good Tuosist side – defeating us by double scores (2-14 to 1-7).

Our line-out that day  makes some  interesting reading:- Jonathan Conway, John Slattery, Nessan Crean, Paudie McQuinn, Brian Phelan, David Leonard, Brian Shanahan, Kieran Donaghy (0-1), David Conway, Donal McEvoy (0-1), Timmy Lynch (1-0), Martin Courtney (0-1 free), Alan Barrett, John Barry (0-3 – 2 frees), Alan Sheehan (0-1). Sub: Gene O’Donnell (44m).

U21 FOOTBALL Our U21s make the short trip to Blennerville on this Wednesday evening (24th June) to play St. Brendans in the first round of the County Championship, Throw in at 7pm with extra time if required.

MINOR FOOTBALL; Our Minors were due to travel to Gallarus on this Monday evening to play An Ghaeltacht, in round 1 of the Central League but the game has now been rescheduled for next Friday evening (26th June). Throw in 7pm. Round 2 is due to go ahead next Monday (29th June) with another away game against Kerins O’Rahillys. Throw in also at 7pm.

Then the week after that we have a home game against Feale Rangers in the 1st round of the County Championship (Wednesday, 8th July).

CONGRATULATIONS: to Niamh O’Shea and her partner Barry McEvilly on the recent birth (9th June) of a baby girl named Willow Ryn – thus making our good friend Kerry O’Shea (Niamh’s brother) an uncle for the 9th time.

BINGO: continues on this and every Saturday night commencing at 8.30pm.

CLUBHOUSE: As always the Clubhouse is available for all types of Parties. For Bookings phone 066 7126942  after 7pm any evening.

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

LOTTO: Last Monday’s (15th June) Jackpot worth €5,000 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 30 and 32.

The €20 Prizes went to Pádraig Healy, c/o Charlie Healy; Tom Leen, c/o The Cards; Laura O’Regan, c/o Brendan O’Regan; Tim O’Rourke, c/o Club Rockies; and Claire Connolly, c/o The Ladies.

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