Austin Stacks GAA Club News

ANNE O’KEEFFE GALVIN: It was with great sadness that neighbours and friends learned, early on last Wednesday morning (10^th Aug), of the death of Anne O’Keeffe Galvin.  Anne and her family are steeped in the Rock tradition. Her late mother, Caitlín Bean Uí Chaoimh, was one of the founding members of Ladies Football in the Club in 1975. Her brothers Tony and Ger were part of the great Rock teams of the late sixties to early nineties, both winning All Ireland Club and Co. Championship medals – Ger going on to win 4 All Ireland SF medals with Kerry and part of the Kerry Selection Committee on two separate occasions (2004-06 and 2009-12). Tony, of course, was also Secretary of the Kerry Co. Board for many years (1981-2002).Her husband, John, was on the Club Executive for many years and still contributes to Club affairs with his Legal expertise. And today her two sons, Eoghan and Paul are members of the current SF squad,

We extend sincere sympathy to John, Eoghan, Paul, Tony, Ger, and her other brother, Fr, Tomás, and all Anne’s extended family and friends.

Sincere sympathy is also offered to the families of the following who died recently – James (Jimmy) O’Sullivan, Mitchel’s Court and late of Killeen, Oakpark and Aulane, Abbeydorney; and John B. Moriarty, Curraheen.

 

SENIOR FOOTBALL: Austin Stacks 1-16; Kilcummin 2-10.

Last week we scored 1-15, all from play, in our win against Kerins O’Rahillys. This week we also scored 1-15 from play, but added one more from a free – which happened to be the very first score of the game – a 4^th minute pointed free by David Mannix after a foul on Alan Nestor.

With Kilcummin just hovering above the drop-zone (9^th on the table) and ourselves battling to make it to the League Final (2^nd on the table) this round 10 Co. League game was always going to be a keenly contested encounter at Connolly Park. And so it turned out to be.

Saturday evening (13^th Aug) was perfect for football and as half time approached we looked to be well in command with six points to spare (0-9 to 0-3). But Kilcummin put over three quick points, all from play, in a two minute spell, which reduced our half time lead to three (0-9 to 0-6).

We can be very pleased with our first half performance with some very well-taken scores, many from long distance  – Alan Nestor, David Mannix and Sean Ryan with two each, and Fiachna Mangan, David O’Sullivan and Conor Jordan with one each. And all this made possible with some brilliant support play by Pa McCarthy, Ronan Shanahan, Fearghal MacNamara , Jack O’Shea, Barry Walsh and Jack Morgan.

Two goals by the visitors within four minutes of the resumption put them from being six points down, some eight playing minutes previously, to now lead by three.

However we responded well and were back in the lead within five minutes after Mikey Collins pointed and a well-taken goal by David O’Sullivan from a David Mannix cross. Kilcummin equalized again in the 41^st minute from a free.

Then in a twelve minute spell (43^rd to the 55^th)  we added a further six points, to one for the opposition. Fiachna Mangan, David Mannix and Pa McCarthy, all with two each, were our scorers, with some good support play from Shane O’Callaghan and Seán Dukes in particular.

Kilcummin added two late points to reduce the deficit to three and make for a tense finish, and a brilliant 58^th minute save by Darragh O’Brien kept that lead intact and, with one more round to be played (away to Templenoe) kept our prospects of reaching our fourth consecutive Co. League Final very much alive. 

 

Team: Darragh O’Brien, Ronan Shanahan, Fearghal MacNamara, Seán Ryan (0-2) , Pa McCarthy (0-2), Jack O’Shea, Jack Morgan, Barry Walsh, Conor Jordan (0-1), Alan Nestor (0-2), Fiachna Mangan (0-3), Michael Collins 0-1, David Mannix (0-4 – one free), David O’Sullivan (1-1), Shane O’Callaghan (Capt).

Sub used: Seán Dukes (35m).

 

 Prior to the game there was a minute’s silence in rememberance of the late Anne O’Keeffe Galvin, former Club Footballer, and mother of Eoghan and Paul Galvin, members of our current SF squad (see above).

 

Our next scheduled outing is in the Town League Final, against John Mitchels, which is fixed for next Saturday evening (20^th Aug) at 5pm., with the venue still to be confirmed as we write.

 

 

BEST WISHES: All in the Club and in the SF Squad in particular extend best wishes to former Club Footballer and SF Team Mentor up to and including last season, Paul Lucey, who we are glad to hear is recovering well after a recent indisposition. Get well soon Paul.

 

HURLING: The South Kerry SH League Final, between ourselves and Kenmare, will now double-up with the South Kerry SH Championship semi final, between the same teams and is due to go ahead in Connolly Park on this Wednesday evening (17^th Aug) at 7pm

 

B FOOTBALL: Only four teams have entered this season’s B Co. Championship (The Molyneaux Cup). The first semi final, between Kerins O’Rahillys and Rathmore is due to go ahead in Stand Road on next Friday evening (19^th Aug) but our game, away to Dr. Crokes, has been put back to the following Thursday (25^th Aug).

 

Dates are awaited for our postponed round 10 Co. League game (away to Ballyduff) and also for a semi final slot in the Town League.

 

CLUBHOUSE: As always the Clubhouse is available for all types of Parties. For Bookings, phone Maurice McNamara at 086 3747 642.

 

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

All at the Cards offer congratulations and best wishes to Joe Moriarty and his wife Kathleen (sister of former Club Footballer, Paddy Whack Moriarty) who celebrated the 40^th anniversary of their wedding last weekend.

 

LOTTO: Last week’s (8th August) Jackpot, worth €5,000, was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 23, 32.

The €20 Winners were: Richard Quirke, c/o Richard Healy; Luke McNamee and Brian McMahon, c/o Carmel O’Neill; Claire Connolly, c/o The Ladies; and Rachel Wagstaff, c/o The Club.

Action from Austin Stacks v Kilcummin. Photos by Adrienne Mc Loughlin..

Action from Austin Stacks v Kilcummin. Photos by Adrienne Mc Loughlin..

Action from Austin Stacks v Kilcummin. Photos by Adrienne Mc Loughlin.

Action from Austin Stacks v Kilcummin. Photos by Adrienne Mc Loughlin..