.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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.The launch of the Paul Lucey Run For The Rock at the Austin Stacks Clubhouse last month attended by the Lucey family. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
THERE’S just days to go until a great community event at Connolly Park returns.
The Paul Lucey ‘Run for the Rock’ is back again for Bank Holiday Monday, May 1, and there’s a fantastic day of entertainment planned.
This is the fifth year of the run which has grown in strength and popularity from year to year. The run and walk honours the memory of Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away in Dec 2017 and is a community celebration of family and fitness.
Paul was a member of the famous Stacks All Ireland Club Championship winning team of ’77 and trained many underage and senior teams down through the years notably the 1986 and 1994 Senior winning teams he coached to county success, as well as being involved with the Stacks ladies football team in later years.
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This year the run will be followed by a Family Fun Day for adults and children of the club and wider community.
The club is encouraging as many kids, teenagers, parents, grandparents, friends and family members to get outdoors on Monday to Run/Walk 5km promoting health and positivity within the club and community as mark the start of summer.
The event will begin at the entrance to Austin Stacks’ Clubhouse at Connolly Park at 11am and take its traditional enjoyable route up Caherslee and down the Skinny Mile section of the Greenway.
Registration is via www.eventbrite.ieby searching Paul Lucey Run or register through Austin Stacks Facebook or twitter or on the morning of the event between 9am and 10.30am.
.The launch of the Paul Lucey Run For The Rock took place at the Austin Stacks Clubhouse on Monday evening attended by the Lucey family. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
THE Paul Lucey ‘Run for the Rock’ is back again for the May Bank holiday weekend on Monday May 1.
This is the fifth year of the run which has grown in strength and popularity from year to year. The run and walk honours the memory of Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away in Dec 2017 and is a community celebration of family and fitness.
Paul was a member of the famous Stacks All Ireland Club Championship winning team of ’77 and trained many underage and senior teams down through the years notably the 1986 and 1994 Senior winning teams he coached to county success, as well as being involved with the Stacks ladies football team in later years.
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This year the run will be followed by a Family Fun Day for adults and children of the club and wider community.
The club is encouraging as many kids, teenagers, parents, grandparents, friends and family members to get outdoors on Monday May 1st to Run/Walk 5km promoting health and positivity within the club and community as mark the start of Summer.
The event will begin at the entrance to Austin Stacks’ Clubhouse at Connolly Park at 11am and take it’s traditional enjoyable route up Caherslee and down the Skinny Mile section of the Greenway.
Registration is via www.eventbrite.ie by searching Paul Lucey Run or register through Austin Stacks Facebook or twitter or on the morning of the event between 9am and 10.30am.
.Anne Kelliher, Claire Griffin and Tommy Horan at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
AUSTIN Stacks GAA grounds at Connolly Park was a busy spot on Monday morning as the club hosted the fourth ‘Run For The Rock’ in memory of the late Paul Lucey.
Around 300 participants of all ages made their way around the 5k and 10k routes and thankfully the weather stayed dry to make the runs more enjoyable.
The aim of the run is to promote a fit, healthy lifestyle and positivity within the community, especially after the pandemic when people couldn’t come together.
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The run started in 2018 as a tribute to Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away in December 2017.
His son Niall was once again delighted with the turnout and the atmosphere the run generated on Monday morning.
“We’re absolutely thrilled as it’s a community event that goes beyond football in the club. It’s about lifestyle, community and just having fun,” he said.
Everyone observed a minute’s silence before the run as a tribute to the late Joe Hanley who passed away on Friday. Joe, who passed away on Friday, took hundreds of photos at the Austin Stacks club down the years.
“Joe was a great friend to the run and the club down the years. The minute’s silence was respectfully observed, followed by spontaneous applause from all present. We’ll miss Joe,” said Niall. Scroll down for photos…
Brendan, Claire, Danny and Ben Smith at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kieran McGinn, Darragh Long and Jonathan Magner at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanYoung participants at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Ross and Pa Daly at the finish of the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPhilip Lehane, Sophie and Angelina Moriarty at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Nagle, Sophie Norris, Karena Slattery, Marina Barry, Megan O’Brien and Breda Slattery at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDerek Griffin and Dan Breen at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Fiona O’Connor, Elaine O’Connell, Betty Brosnan and Marcella Moriarty at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMorna O’Halloran and Eoin Porter at the Paul Lucey Memorial Run For The Rock on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.The launch of the Paul Lucey Run For The Rock last month at the Austin Stacks Clubhouse. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S the final countdown to the Run For The Rock in memory of the late Paul Lucey which will return once again on this May Bank Holiday Monday, May 2.
This is the 4th Paul Lucey Run for the Rock, but perhaps the most significant as the importance of exercise and friendship have been to the fore due to the pandemic over the past two years.
Organisers are hoping to encourage as many kids, teenagers, parents, grandparents, friends and family members to get outdoors and reconnect on Monday, May 2 to walk or run 5k/10k, while helping to keep them fit, healthy and promoting positivity within the community.
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2018 and 2019 saw over 400 participants each year in what was an amazing community event and a fitting tribute to Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away in December 2017.
Paul was a member of the Stacks All Ireland Winning Club Championship team of ’77, and trained many underage and senior teams down through the years, notably the 1986 and 1994 teams, who he coached to county success, as well as being involved with training the ladies football team in his later years.
This event will begin at the entrance to Austin stacks club house at 11am. Registration is via www.eventbrite.ieby clicking here through Austin Stacks Facebook or Twitter or on the morning of the event between 9am and 10.30am.
.The launch of the Paul Lucey Run For The Rock on Monday at the Austin Stacks Clubhouse. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Run For The Rock in memory of the late Paul Lucey will return once again on May Bank Holiday Monday, May 2.
This is the 4th Paul Lucey Run for the Rock, but perhaps the most significant as the importance of exercise and friendship have been to the fore due to the pandemic over the past two years.
Organisers are hoping to encourage as many kids, teenagers, parents, grandparents, friends and family members to get outdoors and reconnect on Monday, May 2 to walk or run 5k/10k, while helping to keep them fit, healthy and promoting positivity within the community.
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2018 and 2019 saw over 400 participants each year in what was an amazing community event and a fitting tribute to Paul Lucey, a proud Austin Stacks man who passed away in December 2017.
Paul was a member of the Stacks All Ireland Winning Club Championship team of ’77, and trained many underage and senior teams down through the years, notably the 1986 and 1994 teams, who he coached to county success, as well as being involved with training the ladies football team in his later years.
This event will begin at the entrance to Austin stacks club house at 11am. Registration is via www.eventbrite.ie by searching Paul Lucey Run of register through Austin Stacks Facebook or Twitter or on the morning of the event between 9am and 10.30am.
.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.
.Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE sun shone for the Rockies on what was a wonderful day for the 10k/5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning from Connolly Park.
Seasoned runners joined families at the Austin Stacks base and around 500 finally took off at 11am on the routes.
Paul Lucey, who passed away in December, was a hugely popular figure in the Stacks club and coached numerous teams to success. His son Niall was delighted with the turnout.
“We’re overwhelmed by the turnout and the support, it’s a lovely way to memorialise dad. The day is perfect for it and we’re just thrilled,” said Niall.
The Mens 10k was won by Derek Griffin (32 mins), with Catherine Kiely (38 mins) first in the Women’s 10k. The Mens 5K winner was ‘French’ Tim Francony and the Ladies 5K winner was Marie McKenna.
Everyone who completed the race received a ‘Run for the Rock’ medal. There was a barbecue afterwards with ice-cream and free coffees on a truly great day for the Lucey family and the Rock club. Scroll down for photos and a video of the start of the race…
The first three men home Tim Long (2nd), Tim Francony (1st) and Maurice Kelter (3rd) the 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Members of the Born To Run Club taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Daly, Catherine Kiely and Michelle Greaney at the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAshley, Micko and Cillian Horan with Pa Daly taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.David Looby and Philip Doyle taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCiaran McCabe, Sarah Hobbert and Lorraine Counihan taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanBilly and Sheila Ryle taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Angela and Rachel O’Carroll taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanYann Le Roux and Patrick Falvey taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPaul Lucey’s nieces Karen Lucey, Sandra Lucey and Aine Keogh taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFrankie Murphy with DJ and Mags Sweeney taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kaito Ikeuchi, Carmel O’Neill, Tommy Horan, Catriona Hanafin and Carmel Sexton taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanThe first three women home Anne Kelliher (3rd), Marie McKenna (1st) and Siobhan Daly (2nd) in the 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanNiall Lucey (centre) with Tim Francony and Maurice Kelter at the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMikey Collins and family taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanEamonn Barry taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFrankie Murphy and friends taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTerry Healy taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTaking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Moore taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanGathering for the start of the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
