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Austin Stacks GAA Fundraising Event
QUID GAME
Friday 25th October 2024
Ballyroe Hotel Tralee @8pm
What is Quid Game?
The Quid Game Fundraising Event is where the thrill of competition meets the spirit of giving! Get ready to be transported into a world of excitement and adrenaline, as you compete in a series of thrilling games.
Each game is designed to challenge your skills and strategy, from the classic Red Light, Green Light game, to the nerve-wrecking Tower of Tension.
So let us provide you with a night of fun and excitement that won’t be forgotten. Get your team together, practice your skills, and get ready for our Quid Game Fundraising Event .
If you are interested in participating please contact Eileen on 0872619023
Mens County League Div 2 v Templenoe
Match report by Tommy Naughton
Tuesday night football came to Connolly Park this week for rescheduled Round 7 match between Austin Stacks and Templenoe.
Although Stacks failed to register a score in the final 17 minutes of the game this win was down to a terrific defensive display and an outstanding second quarter which saw the home side registered 3-02.
Stacks started the game brightly and had two wides registered before the opening score of the game came in the eight minute from free from Ferdia O’Brien after Fiachna Mangan was pulled to the ground as Stacks broke quickly on the counter attack.
Stacks double their lead four minutes later when Cian Purcell cut inside from the left wing to kick a wonderful point to the delight of the home supporters in front of the clubhouse who were directly behind the kick.
At the start of the second quarter stacks hit their first goal which was the start of a terrific fifteen minutes. Greg Horan took a quick free just inside the half way line on the left wing where he picked out Ferdia O’Brien who quickly gave the ball of to Shane O’Callaghan who in turn quickly flicked the ball over the defence to the on rushing Ronan Shanahan.
Ronan faced with the keeper from a tight angle played the ball to the back post where Cian Purcell rose highest to fist the ball home.
Templenoe got their first score after twenty one minutes to make the score 1-02 to 0-01. Jordan Kissane kicked his first point from just outside the 21 yard line after a good period of possession for the Stacks.
Two minutes later Cian Purcell got his and Stacks second goal after the Templenoe keeper dropped a high ball into the path of Cian who doesn’t miss chances like that. Cian wasn’t done yet as a minute later he quickly side stepped his marker before flicking the ball over the bar from just inside the 21.
Stacks third goal and final score of the first half came in the twenty eight minute after a short kickout from Templenoe was hounded by Jack O’Shea, Shane O’Callaghan and Conor Horan saw Jack force a turnover and Conor was on hand to drive the ball low passed the keeper at the near post.
Half Time ; Austin Stacks 3-04 Templenoe 0-01
Stacks continued from where they left off in the first half with Jordan Kissane kicking his second of the game in the first minute of the second half. Credit to Templenoe who kept trying and kicked two points in the space of 60 seconds , one from play and the second from a free.
In the 36th minute Ferdia tapped over a short free after Conor Horan had been fouled. Two minutes later Jordan Kissane received the ball from Ferdia and went at the Templenoe defence with pace before stepping inside for a great score.
Wing back Paul O’Sullivan then got on the score sheet after a great run down the right wing saw Paul getting inside by the endline to punch the ball over the bar.
The next score came from the resulting kickout in the 45th minute when Shane O’Callaghan capitalises on a mistake in the Templenoe defence to kick over from distance.
The final 17 minutes including injury time saw Templenoe score 1-01 with the goal coming from a penalty and the point from a free. Stacks failed to scored in the final 17 minutes including injury time and were reduced to 14 men after Ferdia received a straight red card.
Full Time; Austin Stacks 3-09 Templenoe 1-04
Austin Stacks; Ben Quilter, Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea, Barry Walsh, Paul O’Sullivan (0-01), Adam Curran, Ronan Shanahan, Barry Shanahan, Luke Casey, Jordan Kissane (0-03), Greg Horan capt, Fiachna Mangan, Ferdia O’Brien (0-02, 2F), Shane O’Callaghan (0-01), Cian Purcell (2-02).
Subs; Conor Horan (1-00) for Fiachna Mangan (13 mins), Cian Dillane for Barry Shanahan (30 mins), Donnacha Sayers for Greg Horan (42 mins), Wayne Guthrie for Ben Quilter (50 mins), Ciaran O’Connell for Jack O’Shea (50 mins)
Referee; Evan Horan Glenflesk
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Mens County League Div 2 v Na Gaeil
Match report by Tim Slattery
Stacks were crowned Div2 Champions for the second time in six years with a comprehensive victory over an understrength Na Gaeil team.
Na Gaeil were first on the scoreboard with a point from play by Ruairi O’hAinifein and within three minutes Stacks were level with a Paddy Lane point after good work by Colin Griffin.
Paddy Lane had Stacks back in front from a mark and Ronan Shanahan made it a two point game with another point from play after eight minutes.
Donagh McKivergan and Ruairi O’hAinifein traded points after ten minutes and within two minutes Shane O’Callaghan made it a three point game.
Midway through the half Stacks were awarded a penalty when Daniel Kirby was fouled after a great work by Paddy Lane, Adam Curran made no mistake from the spot.
Shane O’Callaghan increased Stacks lead with a great point from over forty yards out to make it a seven point game after sixteen minutes of play.
Then we had three points in a two minute spell the first coming from Mark Lynch, Paddy Lane also from play and a Mark Lynch free made it a six point game after twenty one minutes.
Paddy Lane was next on the scoreboard with a pointed free and within a minute had Stacks second goal after a great pass from Colm Browne.
Jack Doyle with a Na Gaeil point on twenty six minutes and just before the interval Paddy Lane pointed a Stacks free.
Half Time Austin Stacks 2-9 Na Gaeil 0-5
Paddy Lane added two points from play within two minutes of the second half and four minutes later Shane O’Callaghan pointed a free after Paddy Lane was fouled.
Na Gaeil had two points in a row in the 6th and 8th minute from the boot of Tomas O’hAinifein and Jack Doyle to leave eleven points between the sides.
Eoghan Carroll introduced as a sub early in the second half had two points in a row from play the first from a Donagh pass, and the second a beauty from about 30 yards out.
Donnacha Sayers had a fine individual point his first in this years campaign to close out the scoring.
Full Time Austin Stacks 2-15 Na Gaeil 0-7
Austin Stacks Team: Michael Tansley,Colin Griffin,Jack O’Shea,Barry Walsh,Paul O’Sullivan,Adam Curran (pen1-0),Ronan Shanahan (0-1),Daniel Kirby,Colm Browne,Donagh McKivergan (0-1),Greg Horan Capt,Cian Dillane,Donnacha Sayers (0-1),Shane O’Callaghan (0-3,1f),Paddy Lane (1-7,2f).
Subs Ht Ben Quilter for Michael Tansley, Ciaran O’Connell for Jack O’Shea, Michael O’Donnell for Greg Horan ,Eoghan Carroll for Daniel Kirby (46mts),Conor Horan for Colm Browne (50mts).
Referee Denis Kennelly Moyvane
U21 Football Championship;
Our U21 team will take on South Kerry in the Semi Final on Wednesday June 26th in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney with a throw in time of 7-00pm. All support for thee boys on the night will be greatly appreciated .
2024 Intermediate Club Championship:
Austin Stacks have been drawn in Group A alongside Glenbeigh-Glencar, An Ghaeltacht & John Mitchels for the 2024 Intermediate Club Championship. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter Final stage.
Our opening fixture will be against John Mitchels at a neutral venue.
All Dates, Times & Venues to be confirmed.
CLUB LOTTO:
This week’s (17th June) Jackpot worth €3650 was not won. ‘
The numbers drawn were 10-19-21-29. The five €20 winners were, Brendan C O’Neill c/o Carmel O’Neill, Bernie Somers c/o The Club, Ricky Moloney c/o The Club, Charles Irwin c/o Carmel O’Neill, Denis McElligott c/o The Club. Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €3700. Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Lotto tickets on a weekly basis – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), O’Flynns Interiors, Hussey’s, Princes St., The Burger Shack, Monavalley and Kirby’s Brogue Inn. And continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week-in, week-out.
Kerry Senior Mens V Derry:
Best of luck to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey, Paudie (Physio) and the Kerry Seniors when they take on Derry in the All Ireland Quarter Final this weekend in Croke Park.
Kerry Minors v Derry:
Commiserations to our Kerry Minors Captain Ben, Fionnan, Ronan, Gavin, Ryan, team manager Wayne, Jonathan(goalkeeping coach), Fionnan(physio) and the Kerry team who narrowly lost to Derry last weekend in the All Ireland Semi Final. The lads have treated us to some fantastic football this year and on Saturday once again they left everything on the field but sadly were undone by a single point.
Club Cards
Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9 pm sharp.
Club Bar:
We have plenty of live sport this week to keep you entertained. The main sporting highlights this weekend will see the Kerry Men’s team taking on Derry in the All Ireland Football Quarter Final plus the next stages in Euro 2024. Keep up to date with all the live sport we have to offer on our Bar’s social media pages. Opening times this week for the Club Bar are as follows, Thursday 7-00pm, Friday7-00pm, Saturday 7-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm, Monday 7-00pm.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
James Mangan of Dunboy, Ballyvelly and formerly Lohercannon, Tralee.
Martin Murphy of Ballyrickard Close, Tralee and formerly Claregalway, Co. Galway.
Brendan O’Leary of Killarney Heights, Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Kitty Enright nee O’Connell of Alderwood Road, Tralee and formerly Rathmorral, Causeway.
Richie O’Mahoney, Formerly Riasc, Ballyferriter, Dingle, Tralee.
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