.Leah Long, Laura O’Carroll, Janna Litchfield, Jessie Tierney and Sinead O’Brien at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
A YEAR to remember for Austin Stacks GAA club was celebrated in style on Saturday night as nearly 300 of the Rockies faithful gathered in Ballygarry House Hotel for a Victory Social.
The success of the senior team was certainly to the fore after their win over Kerins O’Rahillys in the County Final but the B Footballers also enjoyed success this year.
Club Chairman Shane Lynch said it was an opportunity to look back on two years of success for the club.
“It’s really two years we are celebrating tonight. We won the club championship in 2020, but with COVID we couldn’t have a social. The last year though has been an incredible odyssey for all of us and has given everybody a huge lift as we’ve come out of COVID.
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“We’re hugely proud of what the players have achieved on the pitch, how they’ve made us feel and that’s really what we’re celebrating tonight. We had great days in Austin Stack Park and even in Thurles at the Munster final, despite the disappointment.”
“But really, this is the first proper big night out in two years. We haven’t really been able to socialise properly and that’s what we’re here for tonight,” said Shane.
A number of presentations were made, including medals for the Senior County Championship 2021, Senior Club Championship 2020 and 2021, Senior Tralee Town Championship 2020, Division 5 County League Winners 2021 and the Tralee Junior League 2021.
Senior Player of the Year went to Colin Griffin, B Player of the Year went to Conor Myers, the Supporter of the Year went to ‘The 16th Man’, a general award to the famous Austin Stacks fans who bring colour and noise to all big occasions.
Elma Nix also received a presentation for her outstanding service as secretary of the club. Meanwhile, Best Dressed Lady on the night went to Noelle Cregan and Best Dressed Man was Conor Donaghy.
The night began with a champagne reception at 6.30pm, followed by a delicious meal. After the medal presentation, ‘Heart & Soul’ provided the entertainment followed by DJ Francie Breen who rocked the Rockies until the early hours. Scroll down for photos…
Claire O’Connor, Yvonne Long and Aisling O’Mahony at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Siobhan Power, Deirdre Power, Gráinne Power and Noreen Power at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanBerniece O’Shea, Lucy Horan, Leah Long and Katie Horan at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eleanor Fitzgerald, Hazel Heinrich, Lesley O’Callaghan and Mary Harris at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanLiam Somers, Dex Carmody and Kenneth Fitzgerald at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Annette Carmody, Bernie Carmody, Seanie Connor, Jonathan Lynch and Debbie Cunningham at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMatthew Browne, Megs Doyle and John O’Sullivan at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Una Kerins, Andrew Morrissey, Brendan O’Sullivan and Ciara O’Sullivan at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAisling O’Mahony, Noelle Colgan, Sarah Hobbert and Clara Heinrich at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Yvonne and Ed O’Brien at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Tobin, Lorraine Healy, Aisling Powell, Richard Healy and Marian Griffin at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKatie Naughton, Amy Naughton and Grace Healy at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMike O’Donnell, Jack O’Shea and Jack Morgan at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciara O’Sullivan, Ava Kelliher, Roche Bowler and Clara Heinrich at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanLeah Long, Laura O’Carroll, Janna Litchfield, Jessie Tierney and Sinead O’Brien at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGrace Creedon and Sean Quilter at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanBrenda and Jimmy Litchfield at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanColin Griffin and Clara Heinrich at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEoin Colgan, Bernie Mannix, Dale Counihan, Jonathan Conway and David Mannix at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Power, Mary McQuinn and Lorraine Scanlon at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPaschal Power and Lana O’Shea at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJoe Quirke, Maria Kelter and John Collins at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMolly O’Carroll, Audrey Lane and Muireann O’Mahony at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Lucid, Amy Lucid, Yvonne Long, Jimmy Litchfield, Fiona and Kevin Cotter at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne Marie Earley and Ger Breen at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMuireann Ní Loingsigh and Chris Murray at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarian Griffin, Lorraine Healy, Enda Healy and Aisling Powell at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
