THE Austin Stacks GAA Club launched the 29th annual Lee Strand Tournament during the week.
It will take place next weekend, September 13th/14th in Connolly Park, Tralee. The teams competing in this year’s competition are as follows: from Kerry are An Ghaeltacht; Austin Stacks; Churchill; John Mitchels; Killarney Legion; Dr. Crokes; Dingle; Na Gaeil.
From further afield are Athlone; Ennistymon; Clontarf; Ballyboden/St. Endas; Cuala; Na Piarsaigh; Nemo Rangers (last year’s winners); Salthill/Knocknacarra.
The event was launched on Friday in Connolly Park and in attendance were Austin Stacks Club officials, tournament organisers, Lee Strand’s Jerry O’Dwyer, Kerry Senior/Austin Stacks Footballer, Kieran Donaghy and juvenile footballers from the club.
Launching the Lee Strand Tournament were, front: Darragh Flynn, Gavin Slattery, Dan Fisher, Matthew Browne. Middle: Gene O’Donnell, Jerry O’Dwyer (Lee Strand/Sponsors), Jack Duggan, Aidan O’Connor (Club Chairman), Bernie Mannix (Club Treasurer), Kaplan Carter O’Flynn. Back: Niamh Collins, Michael Slattery, Joseph Looby-Lugandu, Jimmy Browne, John Breen, Kieran Donaghy, Michael Lynch, Noel O’Connell, Denis O’Connor, Gearoid Sheehan.
