Post Tagged with: "Austin Stacks GAA Club News"

DEATH OF MARY BARRY: There was shock and sadness throughout the Club and the local community on Good Friday evening when news broke of the tragic death of Mary Barry (nee Keating) in a car accident. Club Secretary, Elma Nix’s tribute on the Club Twitter and Facebook continued as follows […]

FUNDRAISERS:  Thanks to all those members who have supported our 2 recent club fundraisers – Fantasy Cheltenham and Zoom Bingo. The Winners in our Fantasy Cheltenham were as follows:  1st Jack Morgan €350, 2nd Neil Nestor €150 and 3rd Matthew Browne €100. See our Club website for the complete list, […]

CLUB MEMBERSHIP: A reminder to those members who still have to renew their 2021 Club Membership/Lotto to please do so before March 31st, just one week away now. This will ensure your lotto ticket stays in the drum for a chance to win our €13,400 Jackpot. Sincere thanks to those […]

CHELTENHAM FUNDRAISER: We are delighted to bring you our new Fantasy Cheltenham competition to help raise funds for the club’s return to play. Join the Austin Stacks 2021 Fantasy Cheltenham Competition for the chance to win a first prize of €1,850! For just €20, you can add even more fun […]

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING: Following on from the death of Club Trustee, Seán Murphy, in February 2020, the Austin Stacks Club Executive proposes that the real property (lands and buildings) of the Club be transferred by the surviving Trustees to the G.A.A.’s Corporate Trustee Iontaobhas Corporaideach Chumann Luthchleas Gael Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Rathaiochta […]

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE. Peter Twiss, Secretary, Kerry County Board GAA has sent a reminder to all Club Officers, Team Managers, Coaches & Players that the present Covid-19 restrictions, as updated and forwarded by Croke Park to all units of the GAA on 1st Feb 2021, remain in place. The County Secretary stated […]

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING: Following from the death of Club Trustee, Seán Murphy, in February 2020, the Austin Stacks Club Executive proposes that the real property (lands and buildings) of the Club be transferred by the surviving Trustees to the G.A.A.’s Corporate Trustee Iontaobhas Corporaideach Chumann Luthchleas Gael Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Rathaiochta (ICCLG) . […]

REGISTRSTION ONLINE: The Club is encouraging members to register online as funds are badly needed due to the fact that many of our fundraising activities are at a stand still because of the lockdown. All of the membership options can be found on our website. Supporters of the Rock who don’t […]

FEBRUARY IN THE PAST: The second week in February almost always saw our Seniors and Minors in action in the Town League. In 2019 both had good wins over Kerins O’Rahillys – our Seniors 4-8 to 2-8 and our Minors 2-15 to 1-8. SF Scorers – Shane O’Callaghan (3-4), Gearóid […]

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE. I had hoped that we would be able to resume activities in February. That has not happened as the virus is still very virulent. All our facilities will remain in total lockdown until 5th March. As a united club, we have been noble in complying with Government and GAA directives […]

JANUARY IN THE PAST: As these are the last January Notes of this year let us reflect on some of the random happenings during the last ten Januarys. It all began in 2011 when the Club elected its first ever female Secretary, Catherine Ryan who served in that capacity for […]

CLUB AGM: Due to Covid restrictions the Austin Stacks Senior Club 2020 AGM took place via Microsoft Teams last Wednesday evening (13th January).  The meeting which was well attended (virtually) covered all aspects of the club during the 2020 season. The meeting included comprehensive reports by Club Secretary Elma Nix, Club Treasurer […]

CLUB AGM: DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS AND FOLLOWING GUIDANCE FROM CROKE PARK, THIS YEAR’S CLUB AGM WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS ON WEDNESDAY 13TH JANUARY, 2021 AT 7.30PM. If you wish to participate please email secretary.austinstacks.kerry@gaa.ie and a link “to join the meeting” on January 13th will […]

Chairman’s Virus Appeal:  Last March, I requested all members of our Club to comply fully with the GAA and the Government national public health guidelines against the coronavirus pandemic. Our Club rose to the challenge and played its part in the battle against this deadly Covid-19 virus. As well as that, […]

Happy New Year:  Club Chairman, Billy Ryle, wishes a Happy New Year to club members and supporters everywhere. Sincere thanks to everybody, who served Austin Stacks in any capacity during the year as administrators, team officials, volunteers and players. The Club is eagerly looking forward to 2021 and the resumption […]

SEASON’S GREETINGS: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle extends season’s greetings to Rock people at home and abroad. Wishing a very happy Christmas to club members and supporters everywhere. Sincere thanks to everybody, who served Austin Stacks in any capacity during the year as administrators, team officials, volunteers and players. The Club […]

CHAIRMAN’S CALL: With the Austin Stack Club Annual General Meeting going ahead on 13th January, Christmas provides all of our members with an opportunity to reflect on becoming directly involved in our Club’s activities in 2021. A great deal was accomplished during the past year at Club Executive Committee level […]

Club AGM:   Due to Covid 19 restrictions and following guidance from Croke Park, this year’s Club AGM will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 13th January, 2021 at 7.30pm.  If you wish to participate please email secretary.austinstacks.kerry@gaa.ie and a link “to join the meeting” on January 13th will be emailed to you.  A […]

2021 Senior Management Team The Austin Stacks Club Executive have backed the re-appointment of Wayne Quillinan and his backroom team of Jonathan Conway, Eoin Colgan, Damien Ryall, John O’Sullivan & Tommy Naughton to continue as the management team of the Austin Stacks Senior Men’s team for the 2021 season with […]

1920 COMMEMORATION CEREMONY: The commemoration ceremony for the victims of Bloody Sunday held at the club grounds on Saturday night went very well. The forecourt was lit up with the outside lights and the ceremony was held out of doors. Because of the Level 5 pandemic restrictions the club membership […]

NOVEMBER MASS OF REMEMBRANCE: The annual November Mass for the deceased members & friends of the Austin Stacks GAA Club will take place on Sunday next (22nd Nov) at 10am.  The Mass will be live streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net or available to listen to live on www.radiokerry.ie ONLINE CLUB SHOP OPEN […]

PAUL LUCEY RUN UPDATE: We are pleased to advise that some of the funds raised from the Paul Lucey run/walk will contribute to the installation of two shower units in the club dressingrooms in Connolly Pk. This project has been on the wish list of the Austin Stacks Ladies Club […]

PAUL LUCEY MEMORIAL: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle conveys a huge thanks to everyone who supported and made The Virtual Paul Lucey run/walk 2020 such a great success at the weekend. Check our Club website for further details. 20X20 CLUB CHARTER:   Austin Stacks GAA club along with over 300 clubs nationwide […]

PAUL LUCEY MEMORIAL: Another reminder that Club Chairman, Billy Ryle is appealing to all supporters and friends of Austin Stacks GAA Club, Tralee to register for the 2020 Virtual Paul Lucey Run/Walk for the Rock 5k/10k, which can be done, at your own convenience in the period from midnight on […]

PAUL LUCEY MEMORIAL: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle is appealing to all supporters and friends of Austin Stacks GAA Club, Tralee to register for the 2020 Virtual Paul Lucey Run/Walk for the Rock 5k/10k, which can be done, at your own convenience in the period from midnight on 31st October to […]

PAUL LUCEY MEMORIAL: Due to Covid 19 restrictions Paul Lucey’s Memorial Fun Run/Walk will be a bit different this year.  The event is going VIRTUAL and will be held over a 24 hour period on the Bank Holiday weekend, Sat 31st October-Sunday 1st November. Registration and event details can be […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL: Club Secretary, Elma Nix has advised the Co. Board that we will not be entering a team in the Senior Club Cup Competition. The decision was based on several factors but predominantly because of health concerns as we have a large contingent of players based in Dublin, Cork […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL: Austin Stacks 2-15 (21); John Mitchels 3-9 (18). On an ideal Sunday afternoon (27th Sept) for football this topsy-turvy Town Championship Final (for The Roddy O’Donnell Cup, sponsored by Lee Strand) could have gone either way with both sides having dominating periods throughout the 63 minutes of play. […]

THE BRACKER 200KM WALK: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle would like to thank everybody who contributed to his recent fundraising walk. He would particularly like to thank the organising committee of Noel O’Connell, Martin O’Regan, Mairéad Fernane and Denis O’Regan for their generous help and support before and during the walk. […]

SENIOR FOOTBAL: Austin Stacks 1-17 Kenmare Shamrocks 1-14. Our Seniors continued their record of never losing a Club Championship Final when they captured  their fifth title in Fitzgerald Stadium on last Sunday afternoon (13th Sept) but it was a mighty close shave with the Kenmare boys looking odds on, on […]