Austin Stacks v Killarney Legion
Date: 05/07/26
Venue: Connolly Park
Throw In: 2-00pm
Austin Stacks rounded off their League Campaign in style with a Thirteen point victory Legion in a sun drenched Connolly Park this afternoon.
Stacks were quick out of the blocks with points from Ronan Carroll,Sean Heaslip,Ronan again & Fiachna Mangan after four minutes of play.
Conor Horan had a brace of points one from a free making it a six point game.
David O’Sullivan had a Legion point their first aften twelve minutes followed by another from Thomas Moriarty which was to be their only scores of the first half.
Michael O’Donnell from a Jack O’Shea pass goaled after sixteen minutes followed by points from Ronan & Conor making the score 1-8 to 0-2.
Then we had the Carroll show with points from Ronan,Eoghan and Ronan again followed by a Gavin Casey goal his 1st in Div1 when he drilled in a low shot to the corner of net just before the interval.
Half Time Austin Stacks 2-11 Killarney Legion 0-2
Finbarr Murphy from a free had Legion’s opening point of the second half followed by a reply from Conor Horan after thirty seven minutes.
Cian Purcell pointed for Stacks and shortly afterwards Finbarr Murphy landed a two pointer for Legion making it 2-13 to 0-6.
Substitutes Jake Carmody and Paul O’Sullivan with a fisted effort increased Stacks lead before Peter McCarthy replied with a Legion point from a free.
Ronan Carroll with his sixth point of the game and Sean Og Brosnan with a fine effort got in on the act and a minute later Peter McCarthy replied for Legion.
Michael Tansley with a point from a forty five and David O’Sullivan had a Legion
goal with four minutes left on the clock.
Debutant Sean Moynihan kicked a point and a Finan Blackwell effort closed out the scoring.
Full Time Austin Stacks 2-19 Killarney Legion 1-9
Austin Stacks Team: Michael Tansley (0-1/45),Sean Og Brosnan (0-1),Jack Murphy,Fionnan Ryan,Sean Heaslip (0-1),Jack O’Shea,Eoghan Carroll (0-1),Michael O’Donnell (1-0),Colm Browne,Gavin Casey (1-0),Conor Horan (0-4,1f),Padraig O’Halloran,Fiachna Mangan (0-1),Cian Purcell (0-1),Ronan Carroll (0-6).
Subs Paul O’Sullivan (0-1) for Michael O’Donnell,Rory O’Connell for Eoghan Carroll,Jake Carmody (0-1) for Gavin Casey,Sean Moynihan (0-1) for Sean Heaslip,Pa McCarthy for Padraig O’Halloran.
Killarney Legion Team: Brian Kelly,Peter O’Sullivan,Danny Sheehan,Luke Courtney,Conor Gammell,Jonathan Lyne,Alan Moriarty,Calum O’Grady,Shaun Keane,Tom Benson,Finbarr Murphy (0-3,1x2pt,1f),Peter McCarthy (0-2,1f),
Oisin Fleming,David O’Sullivan (1-1),Thomas Moriarty (0-1).
Subs Fintan Blackwell (0-1),Colm O’Cuiv.
Good luck to Joe, Armin and Dylan in Croker this Sunday against the Dubs aswell as Joey on the extended panel and Star in the backroom!
The last round of Division 6 was played in Kilcummin on Friday night. The sides were level at half time, 8 points each but we took over after the break with a few tweaks from the sideline and put in a storming second half to win convincingly on a scoreline of: Kilcummin 0-12 to Austin Stacks 1-22, which sees us gain promotion to Division 5 next season.
This team had 44 tog in total for the season, and it gives a great platform for players to push into the A squad. Tim, John and Seamus deserve massive credit for driving this squad on and getting the maximum out of them, well done everyone.
Team Wayne Guthrie, Tom McLoughlin, Ruairí O’Connell, John Murphy, Padraig O’Halloran, Paul O’Sullivan, Ryan McMahon, Sean Heaslip, Dave Lucid, Jake Carmody, Pat McCarthy, Brendan Caballl, Sean Moynihan, Gearoid Sheehan, James Fisher SUBS John Dennis, Paul Barrett, Jayden Moriarty, Paddy Lucid, Enda Cahill, Jay Sweeney
Our Cs received a walkover from Kerins O’Rahilllys.
U21 Football:
Disappointing Defeat for Depleted Rock U21 Team in County Quarter Final
Mid Kerry 1-14
Austin Stacks 0-13
Our U21s failed in their bid for three county championships in a row, going down by 4 to a strong Mid Kerry team in Keel. It was a very spirited performance however and we were right in the game throughout, pushing hard in the closing stages despite playing into a strong wind.
Mid Kerry started strongest charging into a 0-4 nil lead, but we came back into it well with 2 fine 2 point frees by Ronan Carroll which put us a point up after 20 minutes.
We failed to capitalise on the wind advantage and suffered the hammer blow of a goal conceded just before half time, going in 1-7 to 0-7 down at the long whistle.
At certain points in the second half it looked like Mid Kerry might pull away but credit to our squad we hung in there very well running hard, showing great fight to be only 3 down with 8 to go, led by Jack Murphy, Luke Casey and Padraig O’Halloran. Harry Murphy also showed up very well throughout, providing an outlet for the hour and kicking 2 nice scores.
As hard as we pushed, we didn’t get the bounce of the ball that we maybe needed which would have got us into the semis, but considering the quality players that we were missing we can’t have too many complaints.
It is easy to forget how young a lot of these players are considering the amount of senior football experience they have under their belts, and the sky is the limit for this group. Many of the squad who aren’t in the with the As have also played significant minutes with our B and C teams in very competitive games in the lower divisions of the county leagues and the development this has brought on is obvious.
M Tansley, S Óg Brosnan, C Browne, F Ryan, J Fisher (0-1), J Murphy (0-2), S Heaslip, D Lucid, L Casey, G Casey, R Carroll (0-6, 0-5fs), P O’Halloran, J Carmody, D Horgan, H Murphy (0-2) SUBS B Litchfield (0-1), S Moynihan
Mental Health Promotion Sessions with Jigsaw
Jigsaw delivers mental health promotion sessions in partnership with community organisations.
Parents are invited to take part in a “One Good Adult” mental health promotion session delivered by Jigsaw in partnership with Austin Stacks GAA & LGFA Clubs.
This session will touch on issues facing young people and what we can do to support them, highlighting various support services for young people.
It will take place in the Community Room, Austin Stacks Club, Connolly Park on Wednesday 15th July at 7pm.
If any queries please contact ChildrensOfficer.austinstacks.kerry@gaa.ie
Club Bar:
Keep up to date with all the live sport we have to offer on our Bar’s social media
pages. Opening times this week for the Club Bar are as follows, Monday 7-00pm,
Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 7pm, Thursday 7-00pm, Friday 7-00pm, Saturday
4-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm.
Card nights continue on Monday and Thursday night.
Club Lotto:
This week’s Club Lotto Results, thanks to everyone who supports us by purchasing our weekly lotto.
The jackpot of €2800 was not won.
The numbers drawn were 15,17,25,31.
This weeks €20 Winners are:
Shiela Finnucane
Barry Shanahan
Michael Naughton
Greg Horan
John Connolly
Next draw is on Monday July 6th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2850
Tickets are available at
. Austin Stacks Club Bar
. Kevin Barry’s Shop
. P. Commane Books
. Kirby’s Brogue Inn
. The Shack Tralee
. Hussey’s Princess Street
. @O’Flynn Interiors Tralee
Online @ www.austinstacks.ie
Your on-going support is greatly appreciated by the Club!
Club Gear
Check out some of Club Gear from O’Neills by Clicking HERE
Social Evening for Fr. Pádraig
To commemorate his 17 years of dedicated service in St. Brendan’s and to honour his long‑standing contribution as a beloved member of Austin Stacks, a social evening will be held for Fr. Pádraig next Thursday, 9th July at 8pm in the Clubhouse.
Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome
Open 2026 Fundraiser
Start getting your picks ready, there is huge work going on behind the scenes for the 2026 Open Championship Fundraiser! There is a €2,000 prize pot and all money raised will be going into the maintenance of our pitch. Everyone should have their cards now and details can be found on our social pages. Contact the club secretary on 086 1053300 if they wish to get physical cards.
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Congratulations to club player Cairdhe Fitzgerald and Kayleigh O’Keeffe on their wedding day at the weekend!
Summer Camp
The highlight of the summer for young Rockies will take place from the 20th to the 24th July, 9.30am – 12.30pm every day!
Fun, football, the odd icecream, water fights and maybe a few special guests!
No need to prebook, just come down the first morning with your boots!
Austin Stacks were delighted to host Sensory with Sarah for our first inclusive disco. This disco was to celebrate the end of the school year and for people to come and have fun together at their own pace. Everyone enjoyed the music, lights and sensory toys !! Sarah hopes to have many more in the future.
