The Austin Stack Club U15 Féile Team that played in the National (John West) Féile Peile na nÓg Finals in the Abhainn Bheag Centre of Excellence, Derry, was introduced to the crowd at half-time in The Rock v Teampall Nua club game on Sunday last in Connolly Park.PEIL FAOI 6: Our U6 Academy boys will be on the go on Thursday (13th) at 6pm and will have more football fun on Sunday morning next, 16th August. (N.Eoin Ó hÉigeartaigh)
PEIL FAOI 8: Thursday (13th) at 6pm and Sunday (16th) at 10.50am are our football times. Last week the Under 8 boys travelled to Milltown and had a great time….brilliant football was played on a brilliant morning! Well done, all! (N.Eoin Ó hÉigeartaigh)
PEIL FAOI 10: (i) More football fun on Sunday morning next, 9th August, at 10.50am!
(ii) And still more football-for-fun will take place on Thursday evening (16th) at 6.15pm in Connolly Park. Foirne…Foireann 1: Darragh Maguire, Donnagh Townsend-Scanlan, Jack Tess, Aidan Clifford, Faylin Carroll, Jamie Moriarty, Daniel Flynn, Fionn Hegarty, Tadhg Ó Sé, Finn Kirby, Evan Hurley; Foireann 2: Conor Long, Ruairí Magnier, Colmán O’Donoghue, James Norton, Hughie Mangan, Cian Griffin, Adam O’Sullivan, George Hill, Jamie Courtney, Evan Lucid, Adam Lata.
(iii) The Fossa U10 blitz will take place on Saturday 15th August.
(iv) The Salthill blitz will take place on Saturday 12th September….we look forward to an exciting trip to The City of The Tribes (Cathair na dTreabh, Gaillimh).
(v) Other GoGames yet to be played: (a) Our 7/8-aside game v Na Crócaigh at their Lewis Road pitch….still to be played; (b) AdeS v Ballymac in Ballymac…a very enjoyable game was played last week; (c) Ráth Mhór v AdeS (in Rathmore) on Wednesday 26th; (d) AdeS (ag baile) v Ard Fhearta. (Colm Ó Mongáin)
CAID FAOI 11/12: Last week, we travelled to the Laune Rangers Club for our latest U12 games. Overall, we were very proud of the boys for their effort, attitude and sportsmanship throughout the evening. The Younger Boys: this group produced one of their best performances of the season.
The improvement in the boys over the past few months has been huge and was plain for all to see. They played a great brand of football, showing excellent teamwork, support play and willingness to move the ball. Their kick passing, hand passing and decision-making were particularly impressive; and they consistently looked to find the player in the best position rather than forcing the play.
It was a real team performance and they deservedly came out on top against the Laune Rangers younger side. The Older Boys: our older group came up against a very tall and physical Laune Rangers team. Having beaten them earlier in the season, we knew that this would be a tough encounter.
Our opposition made a strong start and struck for three early goals, as well as a few points, leaving us with a mountain to climb. To our boys’ credit, they never gave in and showed great determination and character throughout.
They responded well and actually won the second half but, foraor géar agus ochón ó, the early damage proved difficult to recover from and Laune Rangers finished as deserving winners on the night. ‘Well done’ to all the boys who represented the Austin Stacks Club so positively.
The progress being made across both groups is very encouraging and we look forward to building on it again in the weeks ahead. Ar aghaidh linn, a bhuachaillí cróga na Carraige! (Cóilín Ó Tíocháin)
PEIL FAOI 13: Comórtas an Róis: The Bon Secours Hospital has launched the 2026 Rose Cup juvenile GAA tournament and it will take place this week i rith Fhéile Idirnáisiúnta Rós Thrá Lí.
Some of Kerry’s most promising young footballers will descend on Tralee on Saturday, August 15th, to participate in the annual prestigious Rose of Tralee Cup Under 13 Football Blitz. There are 16 clubs from across the county and beyond competing for Cup and Shield honours, all sponsored by the Bon Secours Hospital.
The tournament will be hosted across two venues, with Groups A and B playing at Club na nGael, Killeen, and Groups C and D playing at Páirc Uí hÉalaithe, Cnoc Gorm, Ballyrickard. Registration will take place at 10am at each venue agus tosóidh na cluichí ag 10.30am.
Participating teams…Group A: Na Gaeil, Listowel Emmets, Fr. Casey Club, Ballymacelligott; Group B: John Mitchel Club, Firies, Ballyduff, Churchill; Group C: Kerins-O’Rahilly Club, Milltown/Castlemaine, St Senan’s, St Pat’s Blennerville; Group D: Austin Stack Club, An Ghaeltacht, St James Club (Galway), Ardfert. Games will be played under modified U13 football regulations, the competition will be played on a 13-a-side basis and all games will have 10-minute halves. The blitz aims to provide young players with a competitive and enjoyable environment while promoting participation, sportsmanship and the development of Gaelic football skills.
The tournament will culminate in the Rose of Tralee Cup Final and Shield Final, both of which will take place at Na Gaeil Club in Killeen at 2.45pm. Tournament organisers are encouraging all participating teams to ensure that players and mentors arrive prepared for a full day of football, is é sin…packed lunches, drinking water and appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. Teams may register a squad of up to 24 players for the event.
The Rose of Tralee Cup has become a valued fixture in the juvenile football calendar, bringing together clubs from across Kerry and providing young footballers with the opportunity to showcase their talents, build friendships and enjoy a day of high-quality competition. Fun for all…caid do chách! (D.Crean)
CAID FAOI 14: U14 training: at 7pm on Tuesdays, unless we’ve a game, and at 11am on Sundays. (Jonathan Magnier)
MINORS: Painéal na mionúr: Conor O’Regan, Fionn Cotter, Darragh Lyons, Oran O’Donoghue, Mark Riordan, Ben Litchfield, David Hobbert, Alex Touhy, Paddy Lucid, Jayden Moriarty, Harry Murphy, Jack Diggin, Jay Sweeney, Danny Lane, Jake Carmody, Haulie Cotter, Joe Barry, Denis Brassil, Nathan O’Conner, Seán Clifford, Rian Walsh, Eoin Mangan, Barry Laide, David Aherne, Jayden O’Dowd, Ewen Canty, Ryan O’Carroll, Rory Lynch. Big game in the County Championship on Thursday (13th) v East Kerry. Is féidir linn/libh! Come on The Rock!
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all our club lotto workers, supporters and promoters. Where to do the club lotto: Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street; www.austinstacks.ie; The Burger Shack, Monavalley; O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street; Carmel Quilter, AdeS; Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street; Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay; Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Upper Rock Street.
SEANRÁ: 2026…Bliain na Stacach? The Year of The Rock! ‘An tEaspag ag Barr na Carraige? ‘The Bishop’ at the Top of The Rock?
CLUB: ‘Well done’ to our senior footballers…bua breá v Teampall Nua
