.The Bake Sale proceeds presentation to Austin Stacks GAA Club Chairman Shane Lynch. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
THE 5th annual fun run event in memory of the late Paul Lucey was held in Connolly Park, Tralee on Bank Holiday Monday.
Weather conditions were ideal with the runners setting off from 11am in the sunshine from the Stacks grounds. The races were well supported, and afterwards the club hosted a Family Fun Day. The Race results were as follows;
Ladies 5k: 1. Siobhan Daly 2. Anne Kelliher 3. Gina Barrett
Mens 5k: Peter Jackson 2. Ron Elksnis 3. Tommy Horan
Ladies 10k: 1. Sarah Leahy 2. Ciara Tierney 3. Deirdre Curtin
Mens 10k: 1. Gerard Cremins 2. Gareth Scollard 3. Craig Corcoran
And their off! Paul Lucey Run For Rock takes off in brilliant sunshine this morning from Austin Stacks GAA Club Connolly Park pic.twitter.com/wTaFDoQQe2
Club Chairman, Shane Lynch was also presented with €130 for the Ladies Club, the proceeds of a home-bake sale by juvenile club players Seamus, Sophie, Ava and Caoimhe. Scroll down for photos by Adrienne McLoughlin…
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.Representing the event organising committee at the launch of the Paul Lucy Run/Walk in Connolly Park were Mags O’Regan Quillinan, Eileen Nagle, Tim McMahon and Niall Lucey, with Tadhg Lucey.
THE 2020 Paul Lucey Run/Walk for the Rock is going virtual this year, with people encouraged to take to the roads on from Saturday, October 31 or Sunday, November 1.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic and the lack of the usual fund-raising activities, the event has more significance now and is being held to help raise much needed funds for the running and upkeep of the Austin Stacks Club and Facilities.
People out walking and running can upload their pics and videos to the Austin Stacks Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.
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The late Paul Lucey, who passed away in December 2017, had a great love of fitness and wellbeing and with this in mind the Stacks club are hoping to encourage as many kids, teenagers, parents and grandparents, friends and family members to get out the door over the Bank holiday weekend to run or walk 5k or 10k keeping them fit and healthy and positive during this difficult time and at the same time help in raising much need funds for the Austin Stacks. You can register with Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.ie
.Fiona O’Connor, Catherine O’Connor and Elaine O’Connell at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Austin Stacks GAA family was out in force again on Bank Holiday Monday as they remembered a great clubman at the second Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run for the Rock’.
Hundreds of people converged on the club grounds at Connolly Park for the 5km/10km run which again honoured the memory of Paul Lucey who passed away December 2017.
The weather stayed fine as families walked and ran the route and came back for well-earned refreshments. A great day for all at Austin Stacks. Scroll down for photos…
Taking off on the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Naughton, Amy Naughton, Terry Healy, Grace Healy, Evan Healy, Darragh Healy, Danielle Healy and in front Ava and Taylor Healy at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Lucey, Pamela Swan, Kate Swan, Kirsten Swan, Jay Swan, Ray Swan and Niall Lucey at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pa Laide, Wayne Quillinan, Sean Kelly MEP and Honor Hughes at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanMark and Siobhan Cushen with Isabelle, Ethan and Jocelyn Cushen at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Myrna, Niamh, James and Eve Bolger at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanDonie Sullivan, John Browne, Ross Gallagher and William Horgan at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Denis O’Regan, Tadhg McMahon and Anne Hoare at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanJoan Barry, Geraldine Counihan, Maura Daly and Noreen Quirke at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Xavier Murray, John Murray, Una O’Mahony and Audrey Lane at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanKevin Finn and Michael Devane at the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the start of the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off on the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Taking off on the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off on the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Taking off on the Paul Lucey Memorial ‘Run For The Rock’ on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Launching the Paul Lucey ‘Run For The Rock’ at the Austin Stacks GAA Clubhouse back in March were, front from left; Tim McMahon, Mairead Fernane and Niall Lucey. Back from left; Members of the Stacks 1994 county championship winning team Jerry Fitzmaurice, Malachy Nagle, Owen Moynihan, Donal McEvoy and Denis Sayers. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE second Paul Lucey ‘Run for the Rock’ is just over a week away and people are encouraged to put it in their diaries for a wonderful day of entertainment.
The run will take place from Austin Stacks GAA grounds at Connolly Park on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, which is also Lá na gClub.
And with it being the silver jubilee of Stacks 1994 county championship victory, the team Paul trained will pay a special tribute to his memory by taking part.
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This 5km/10km run will once again honour the memory of Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away December 2017.
This community event aims at getting all ages – kids, parents, grandparents and the serious athlete — to run/walk the 5km/10km route.
Over 400 people participated in what was an amazing community event last year and a fitting tribute to Paul Lucey.
The launch of the Paul Lucey ‘Run For The Rock’ at the Austin Stacks GAA Clubhouse back in March. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paul had a great love of football but more importantly a great love of fitness and well being and with this in mind the organisers are hoping to encourage an even bigger crowd to come out on Monday, May 6 and participate in this great event and reconnect with friends and neighbours.
Paul had an impressive GAA record. He won numerous titles including an All-Ireland club medal in 1977. He brought both the 1986 and 1994 teams to County Championship glory.
This year sees the 25th Anniversary of the of the 1994 County Champions and with this in mind the 1994 Austin Stacks County Champions will pay tribute to Paul.
Paul’s son Niall says they are delighted that this event is being organised to remember his dad.
“We are delighted to be associated with this run and we encourage as many as Possible to get out and get active with this great community event. This is for all ages and all abilities,” Niall said.
The event will begin at the entrance to the Austin Stacks club at 11am. Registration will take place on the morning of the event from 9.am to 10.30 am or can be done before the event through Eventbrite.ie by searching Paul Lucey memorial or the Austin Stacks facebook page.
.Launching the Paul Lucey ‘Run For The Rock’ at the Austin Stacks GAA Clubhouse on Tuesday were, front from left; Tim McMahon, Mairead Fernane and Niall Lucey. Back from left; Members of the Stacks 1994 county championship winning team Jerry Fitzmaurice, Malachy Nagle, Owen Moynihan, Donal McEvoy and Denis Sayers. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a wonderful success last year with over 400 people of all ages taking part so the Paul Lucey ‘Run for the Rock’ just hd to return this year.
And with it being the silver jubilee of Stacks 1994 county championship victory, the team Paul trained will pay a special tribute to his memory by taking part.
The run will take place from Austin Stacks GAA grounds at Connolly Park on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, which is also Lá na gClub.
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This 5km/10km run will once again honour the memory of Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away December 2017.
This community event aims at getting all ages – kids, parents, grandparents and the serious athlete — to run/walk the 5km/10km route.
Over 400 people participated in what was an amazing community event last year and a fitting tribute to Paul Lucey.
The launch of the Paul Lucey ‘Run For The Rock’ at the Austin Stacks GAA Clubhouse on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paul had a great love of football but more importantly a great love of fitness and well being and with this in mind the organisers are hoping to encourage an even bigger crowd to come out on Monday, May 6 and participate in this great event and reconnect with friends and neighbours.
Paul had an impressive GAA record. He won numerous titles including an All-Ireland club medal in 1977. He brought both the 1986 and 1994 teams to County Championship glory.
This year sees the 25th Anniversary of the of the 1994 County Champions and with this in mind the 1994 Austin Stacks County Champions will pay tribute to Paul.
Paul’s son Niall says they are delighted that this event is being organised to remember his dad.
“We are delighted to be associated with this run and we encourage as many as Possible to get out and get active with this great community event. This is for all ages and all abilities,” Niall said.
The event will begin at the entrance to the Austin Stacks club at 11am. Registration will take place on the morning of the event from 9.am to 10.30 am or can be done before the event through Eventbrite.ie by searching Paul Lucey memorial or the Austin Stacks facebook page.
.The Lucey family with Austin Stacks members at the launch of the ‘Run For The Rock — Paul Lucey Memorial Run’ back in March. Photo by Dermot Crean
A NEW 5k/10k event will take place this bank holiday Monday to remember a great servant to the Austin Stacks Club.
The ‘Run for the Rock — Paul Lucey 10km / 5km Memorial Runwill honour the memory of a proud Austin Stacks man who played with the club and won an All Ireland club medal in 1977. Paul trained many teams and brought the 1986 and 1994 teams to county championship glory.
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Paul had a great love of football but more importantly, a great love of fitness and well being and was very much involved with the Austin Stacks senior ladies team. Sadly Paul passed away in December 2017.
The Austin Stacks club, along with the Lucey family, believe that this run is a fitting tribute to Paul’s memory and are hoping that this will appeal to a much wider audience than GAA players. This event takes place on Monday, May 7 at 11am, starting at the entrance to Austin Stacks club. To register for the run click here
