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PREVIEW: Kerry Hurlers Need To Up Their Game Away To Kildare

PREVIEW: Kerry Hurlers Need To Up Their Game Away To Kildare

May 27, 2015 at 10:39 am Comments are Disabled

Our hurling analyst, Mike O’Halloran, on the Christy Ring Cup semi-final this Saturday as Kerry travel to Kildare…  THE stated aim of the Kerry Hurling management team for the 2015 was to win The Christy Ring Cup and not be relegated in the Allianz Hurling League. Not alone were they not […]

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James O’Donoghue Quells Fresh Injury Fears And Is “Ready To Rock”

James O’Donoghue Quells Fresh Injury Fears And Is “Ready To Rock”

May 26, 2015 at 2:54 pm Comments are Disabled

  JAMES O’DONOGHUE has played down any notion he could miss the start of Kerry’s All-Ireland title campaign after a calf injury sidelined him at weekend. The 2014 Player of the Year, was meant to run out for Legion in their county championship opening round match against Mid Kerry, but […]

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St Pats Blennerville GAA Club News

St Pats Blennerville GAA Club News

May 25, 2015 at 12:01 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto: There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 11, 16 & 25. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Ellla Egan c/o O Sullivan’s Derrymore, Cathy Hogan c/o O’Shea’s, Mary Collins Clahane, Anna Poff c/o Poff Motors and R […]

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James O’Donoghue And David Moran Pick Up Injuries

James O’Donoghue And David Moran Pick Up Injuries

May 25, 2015 at 10:38 am Comments are Disabled

JAMES O’DONOGHUE has picked up an injury that put him out of Legion’s county championship opener, while David Moran will have his shoulder looked at today after taking a knock at the weekend. O’Donoghue was meant to start Legion’s championship opener against Mid Kerry, but had to be sidelined with […]

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REPORT/PHOTOS: Rathmore’s Late Show Sends O’Rahilly’s Into ‘Losers Round’

May 24, 2015 at 11:09 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor reports on the Garvey’s Super Valu Senior Football Championship Round One match at Austin Stack Park last night (action photos below)… Rathmore 2-8 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 2-5 A LATE Rathmore goal put Kerins O’Rahilly’s into the ‘losers round’ of the senior county championship last night. Minutes after David Moran […]

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David Mannix kicked eight points against St Michael's/Foilmore in the opening round of th county championship back in May. Photo by Drmot Crean.

REPORT/PHOTOS: Mannix On Song As The Rock Rolls On

May 24, 2015 at 10:27 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor reports on Saturday’s Super Valu Senior Football County Championship Round One match at Austin Stack Park (see photos below)… Austin Stacks 1-13 St Michael/Foilmore 2-6 AUSTIN STACKS got their defence of the Bishop Moynihan Cup off to a successful start when they defeated St Michael’s Foilmore by four […]

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PREVIEW: O’Rahilly’s To Get Over First Round Championship Challenge

PREVIEW: O’Rahilly’s To Get Over First Round Championship Challenge

May 22, 2015 at 9:36 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor on Kerins O’Rahilly’s v Rathmore in the Super Valu Senior Football Championship Round 1 game at Austin Stack Park on Saturday… KERINS O’RAHILLY’s begin their quest for county championship number seven this Saturday, when they face off against Rathmore in Austin Stack Park (throw-in 7pm). The new year […]

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PREVIEW: Austin Stacks To Make Light Work Of South Kerry Men

PREVIEW: Austin Stacks To Make Light Work Of South Kerry Men

May 22, 2015 at 9:32 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor on the Austin Stacks v St Michaels/Foilmore, Super Valu Senior Football Championship opener this Saturday at Austin Stack Park…  DESPITE an eight-point chastening defeat at the hands of Dingle last week – and some notable absentees – Austin Stacks will be hot favourites against a struggling St Michaels/Foilmore. The […]

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O’Rahilly’s Boss Blasts ‘Disgraceful’ New System Ahead Of Rathmore C’ship Opener

O’Rahilly’s Boss Blasts ‘Disgraceful’ New System Ahead Of Rathmore C’ship Opener

May 21, 2015 at 11:23 am Comments are Disabled

KERINS O’RAHILLY’S manager, Barry O’Shea, is highly critical of the decision to relegate three teams from this year’s senior county championship. Speaking to TraleeToday.ie prior to the Strand Road club’s opening round of the championship against Rathmore on Saturday, he said the new system will “demoralise the clubs which are the lifeblood of […]

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Dingle's, Barry O'Sullivan, celebrates Dingle's third goal against Austin Stacks on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Austin Stacks Exit Club Championship At The Hands Of Dingle

May 18, 2015 at 11:11 am Comments are Disabled

Castleisland Mart Senior Club Championship Semi Final Dingle 3-10 Austin Stacks 0-11 AUSTIN STACKS crashed out of the club championship for the second year in a row at the hands of Dingle. A goal from Paul Geaney with the last kick of the first half set the men from the […]

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GAA Preview: Rock To Overcome Western Challenge

GAA Preview: Rock To Overcome Western Challenge

May 16, 2015 at 10:06 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor looks ahead to the Austin Stacks v Dingle Senior Football Club Championship, semi-final in Austin Stack Park this Sunday… THE year 2014 will live long in the memory in Connolly Park. County and Munster titles and a county league which was only added last week, made it truly a vintage […]

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PHOTOS: Kerry Minors Defeat Cork With Last Gasp Winner

PHOTOS: Kerry Minors Defeat Cork With Last Gasp Winner

May 13, 2015 at 11:33 pm Comments are Disabled

Kerry 0-16 Cork 1-12 THE KERRY minors will get a chance to defend their Munster crown after they beat the old enemy in a tight and intense battle in Austin Stack Park. In the ninth minute of extra time, Spa’s Micheal Foley became the hero when he edged Kerry a […]

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Kieran Donaghy, turns his back on his job to concentrate on football. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Donaghy Leaves Job To Pursue Other Opportunities

May 13, 2015 at 10:11 am Comments are Disabled

KIERAN Donaghy has left his job to concentrate on other opportunities. The Kerry captain is set to leave his job in Ulster Bank on Ashe Street at the end of the week. He has agreed a severance package with the company after a long association. In was reported in the Irish […]

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Austin Stacks Honoured With Reception At Kerry County Council

Austin Stacks Honoured With Reception At Kerry County Council

May 12, 2015 at 12:46 pm Comments are Disabled

ANOTHER accolade was awarded to the Rock club on Monday when Austin Stacks were honoured with a Tralee Municipal District reception at Kerry County Council buildings. The Austin Stacks club received the accolade because of the achievements on the sporting field over the past year, where they have scooped county and provincial honours. The […]

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"He's the man" RTE's Marty Morrissey and Austin Stacks chairman, Aidan O'Connor, share a laugh at the launch of RTE's championship coverage in the Austin Stacks clubhouse in Connolly Park. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

PHOTOS: Marty And GAA Legends Launch RTE’s Championship Coverage In Connolly Park

May 11, 2015 at 2:17 pm Comments are Disabled

FRESH from Austin Stacks victory over Dr Crokes less than 24 hours before, the clubhouse in Connolly Park played host to the launch of RTE’s 2015 All Ireland championship coverage. Sports presenter Marty Morrissey was at the helm, ably supported by legend of Kerry football, Tomás Ó Sé, along with ex Galway […]

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Austin Stacks Captain Out For 12 Weeks With Injury

Austin Stacks Captain Out For 12 Weeks With Injury

May 11, 2015 at 10:47 am Comments are Disabled

AUSTIN STACKS captain and former Kerry player, Daniel Bohane, will miss at least 12 weeks of football after breaking his collarbone. The injury occurred  in The Rock’s two point victory over Dr Crokes in the 2014 deferred county league final played on Saturday evening in Connolly Park. Continued below… It happened 10 […]

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PHOTOS/REPORT: Rockies Beat Crokes To Win Another 2014 Title

PHOTOS/REPORT: Rockies Beat Crokes To Win Another 2014 Title

May 9, 2015 at 10:39 pm Comments are Disabled

Credit Union Senior County League 2014 Final, Connolly Park Austin Stacks 2-9 Dr Crokes 0-13 AUSTIN STACKS have added a county league title to their 2014 haul by beating Dr Crokes in the deciding match of last year’s campaign. Extra time was needed for the Rock to get one over […]

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PHOTOS/REPORT: Kerry March On In Christy Ring Cup After Victory Over Meath

PHOTOS/REPORT: Kerry March On In Christy Ring Cup After Victory Over Meath

May 9, 2015 at 3:55 pm Comments are Disabled

  Mike O’Halloran reports from Austin Stack Park as the Kerry hurlers got past a tough Meath challenge… Kerry 1-23 Meath 2-18 In round two of the Christy Ring Cup, Colm Harty had the ball in the Meath net after forty seconds, but that was as good as it got for […]

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PREVIEW: Stacks To Play Crokes For 2014 County League Title

PREVIEW: Stacks To Play Crokes For 2014 County League Title

May 8, 2015 at 5:03 pm Comments are Disabled

  Credit Union Senior Football Division One Final Austin Stacks v Dr Crokes Connolly Park, 7pm DUE to Austin Stacks incredible run through the Munster club championship in 2014, last year’s scheduled league final against Dr Crokes had to be postponed. It was decided at the start of the year […]

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Kerry captain, John Griffin, is chased by Down men. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

REPORT/PHOTOS: Kerry Get Past Down Challenge In Christy Ring Cup Clash

May 2, 2015 at 4:24 pm Comments are Disabled

  Our hurling writer, Mike O’Halloran, was in Austin Stack Park this afternoon for Kerry’s Christy Ring Cup clash with Down… Kerry 2-17 Down 2-10 ‘Job done’ the Kerry management will say. The Christy Ring Cup is the terminus for the 2015 journey of this team and they have taken […]

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PREVIEW: Kerry Hurlers Begin Quest For Christy Ring

PREVIEW: Kerry Hurlers Begin Quest For Christy Ring

May 1, 2015 at 9:05 pm Comments are Disabled

Our hurling writer, Mike O’Halloran, previews tomorrow’s big Christy Ring opening round game for Kerry against Down in Austin Stack Park… The Division 2A champions take on ‘The Ards Men’ on Saturday in Austin Stacks Park Tralee at 1pm. The management of the Kerry hurling team have set the winning of The […]

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Austin Stacks Lose Key Players Off To US For The Summer

Austin Stacks Lose Key Players Off To US For The Summer

April 30, 2015 at 4:44 pm Comments are Disabled

  FOUR important cogs in the Austin Stacks machine will be playing their football in America this summer. Wayne Guthrie, Greg Horan departed earlier this week, while Conor Jordan and goalkeeper Darragh O’Brien are leaving soon to spend the duration of the summer months in the States. This means that four […]

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Mick O’Dwyer Has Returned To Football

Mick O’Dwyer Has Returned To Football

April 29, 2015 at 2:14 pm Comments are Disabled

IT HAS been announced that the 78 year old, Mick O’Dwyer, is coming out of retirement to take on an advisory role with the Louth senior football team. The Independent.ie have reported that Mick O’Dwyer has agreed to assist the Louth management for this year’s championship season. It’s now two […]

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PHOTOS: Stacks And Mitchels March On But Na Gaeil And Ballymac Bow Out

PHOTOS: Stacks And Mitchels March On But Na Gaeil And Ballymac Bow Out

April 28, 2015 at 2:51 pm Comments are Disabled

Reports and action photos from the Kerry Club Championship ties involving Tralee area sides at the weekend… Senior Club Championship Quarter Final Ardfert 1-11 Austin Stacks 2-17 Austin Stacks gave the All-Ireland Intermediate Club champions a guard of honour as they came out onto their pitch in Ardfert on a dry […]

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At the launch of  'Rockie Night at the Dogs' were, from left: Yvonne O'Brien, Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Donaghy, Liam Lynch, Dan Foley and Declan Dowling. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Rockies To Hold Dog Night In Aid Of ‘Nuns Field’ Development

April 21, 2015 at 2:23 pm Comments are Disabled

AUSTIN STACKS GAA faithful will come together for a ‘Rockie Night at the Dogs’ in aid of the ongoing development at their Connolly Park grounds. The whole thing takes place on May 22 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium and is expected to be a mega night of fun, surprises, local rivalry and […]

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Churchill's new pitch was looking incredible on Sunday. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

GAA Round Up: O’Rahilly’s Out While Mitchels, Na Gaeil And Ballymac March On

April 20, 2015 at 3:32 pm Comments are Disabled

THE weekend saw the opening round of the club championship with all Tralee area sides taking part, except for Austin Stacks who received a bye. Scroll to the bottom for photos… Senior Club Championship Kerins O’Rahilly’s 1-13 – 1-14 Killarney Legion A very disappointing evening in Strand Road for Kerins O’Rahilly’s […]

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PHOTOS: O’Donoghue’s Legion Knocks O’Rahilly’s Out Of Club Championship

PHOTOS: O’Donoghue’s Legion Knocks O’Rahilly’s Out Of Club Championship

April 19, 2015 at 11:08 am Comments are Disabled

Kerins O’Rahilly’s 1-13 Killarney Legion 1-14 AN injury time winner by Killarney Legion substitute Chris Davies, sent Kerins O’Rahilly’s out of the club championship in the first round for the second year in a row. A Legion side playing with the breeze in Strand Road for the second half outscored O’Rahilly’s […]

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Kerry's, Dara O’Shea, races passed Conor Downes of Clare. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

PHOTOS: Kerry Minors Ease Past Clare In Facile Win

April 16, 2015 at 12:24 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor reports from last night’s Munster Minor Championship Quarter Final tie between Kerry and Clare in Austin Stack Park last night…  Kerry 0-14 Clare 0-3 THE Kerry minors negotiated a safe passage through to the Munster semi-final when they easily dispatched of Clare in Austin Stack Park last night. In […]

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Stevie O'Mahony of John Mitchels struggles with a Spa Killarney player. Photo by Dermot Crean.

PHOTOS: County League Round-Up – Stacks Off The Mark And Mitchels Win Again

April 14, 2015 at 11:04 am Comments are Disabled

ROUND three of the county league took place over the weekend, with the big winners being John Mitchels – who continued their unbeaten record – and Austin Stacks. Here’s a round up of results from Tralee area teams with action shots at the end of the reports…  Division 1 Killarney […]

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A 100 Year Old Mass Brawl May Have Sparked Tralee’s Rivalry With Killarney

A 100 Year Old Mass Brawl May Have Sparked Tralee’s Rivalry With Killarney

April 11, 2015 at 10:12 am Comments are Disabled

YOU know that undercurrent of rivalry that Killarney and Tralee has for each other? Well, a fight in a county final between a selection of both town’s best footballers back 100 years ago this weekend, could be the source of some of that animosity that bubbles under the surface. On April 12, […]

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