PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers will be in action at 11am next Sunday, 6th October, in Caherslee. Never too late to join!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Football will again take place in Connolly Park at 10.50am on Sunday next (6ú Deireadh Fómhair). (ii) More football on Thursday…what else? (iii) In 1984, the year of the ‘Cork 800’ celebrations (even though Corcaigh was in existence for  more than a 1,000 years before that!), our Under 11 boys made The Rock Club’s first trip to the Northside of Cork City for the inaugural Dee O’Leary Invitational Tournament (peil) and, 40 years on, we are still making this annual ‘football pilgrimage.’

On Saturday next (5th October) our current Under 11 boys will have their turn. With seven other Cork clubs in attendance this tournament promises to be a wonderful festival of football that will give our young stars a great opportunity to experience the highs and lows of our game as well as getting to know some of Cork’s future heroes. Our boys will be a match for any opposition! It’ll be a great ‘day out’….enjoy the trip, lads, and wear the Black‘n’Amber’ with pride! Up The Rock!

CAID FAOI 15: (i) We played a great Town League match on Monday last (30th) against the John Mitchel Club boys in their Ballyseedy home pitch. Well done, lads! Formal training sessions have finished for the season. Of course, players may still kick football in their own time….is caitheamh aimsire inmholta é!

(ii) Our B lads have a Tralee Town Championship final to play against Na Gaeil. The time, date and venue have still to be confirmed. Official training sessions have ceased for now as our season draws to a close; tá clabhsúr an tséasúir ag teannadh linn! (iii) An tSraith Láir Faoi 15…Division 1 champions for 2024: Conor O’Regan; Mark Riordan, Oran O’Donoghue, Ryan O’Carroll; Fionn Cotter, Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons; Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield; Jack Delaney, David Hobbert, Michael Cotter; Danny Lane, Barry Laide, Denis Brassil; David Ahern, Ryan O’Flaherty, Noah Reidy, Joe Barry, Harry Murphy, Jayden O’Dowd. (Ger Hobbert)

COLÁISTÍ – CORN UÍ SHÚILLEABHÁIN: (i) ‘Well done’ to the U19 Rock boys on the Mounthawk team who gave The Sem a good game in the semi-final of the O’Sullivan Cup competition on Monday (30th) last in Milltown.

(ii) The Green CBS did very well v Neidín on Wednesday (25th) at the Kerry GAA Grounds in Caherslee. Result: The Green 2-18; Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine 3-8. It was an evenly-fought contest in testing conditions. Tralee scored a good goal before half-time to give them an 0-6 lead (1-10 to 1-4.) ag an mbriseadh. They produced a really good team performance throughout the second half even though Kenmare scored two goals late in the game. Both Ryan O’Driscoll and Ronan Carroll were efficient in their scoring, ní nach ionadh; Seán Óg Brosnan and Fionán Ryan played well in defence. The Coláiste Phádraig boys of Castleisland, who defeated Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne by 0-5, have been scheduled to challenge Tralee CBS in the semi-final this Wednesday, 2nd October (1pm), in Firies. The Rock boys ar phainéal na Faiche: Seán Óg Brosnan (2), Fionán Ryan (6), Ronan Carroll (10), Ryan O’Driscoll (14), Donnacha Horgan (21) and Olivier Lata. An Fhaiche Abu! (Adrienne Mhic Lochlainn)

MINORS: Minor heroes of The Rock: Ryan O’Driscoll (capt), Oliver Lata, Eoin Mangan, Fionán Ryan, Aodhán Horgan, Jayden Moriarty, Gavin Casey, Darragh Lyons, Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Harry Murphy, Jack Diggin, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield, Conor O’Regan, Adam Johnson, Leon Sweeney, David Mullins, Jack Shanahan, Max Gryzbowski, Jayden O’Dowd, Gabriel Maszorak, Tadhg Falvey, Brian Kavanagh.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (ii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige Uachtarach, (iv) Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), Sráid na Carraige, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vii) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS.

THE ROCK SENIORS: (i) Good luck to the Naomh Breandán divisional team, with Rockmen Michael Tansley, Colin Griffin, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Joey Nagle, Armin Heinrich, Joe O’Connor, Daniel Kirby and Mike O’Donnell on board, in their game v Seamróga Neidín on Saturday next (October 5th) at 3.30pm in Fitzgerald Stadium. Up The Rock!

CIARRAÍ: We wish a ‘happy retirement’ (for the moment!) from their management role with Mná Chiarraí to Dara Ó Lúing agus Déaglán Ó Cuill. Dheineadar éacht le cúpla bliain anuas agus nach iontach an t-ardú meanma agus an t-uchtach a thug a gcuid imreoirí ban do Chiarraí i mbliana.

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 football at 11am next Sunday, 22nd September, in Caherslee. Never too late to join!

ON THE WEB: Take a peep at Adrienne’s album on the club website gallery. See nice photos snapped at Sunday’s juvenile academy (boys), including Kilcummin boys who were our visitors to Connolly Park. Also search for pictures by Eddie Barrett and by Adam Kowalczyk. Black‘n’Amber everywhere!

PEIL FAOI 11: Football in Connolly Park at 10.50am on Sunday next (22ú Meán Fómhair) and again on Thursday (26ú).

PEIL FAOI 13/14/15: (i) A very successful Lee Strand Football U14 Tournament took place on Saturday last (14th) in Connolly Park. Some outstanding teams participated in the proceedings. Finalists: the Austin Stack Club and the John Mitchel Club. A great local derby! The Lee Strand final was won for the first time ever by Na Mistéalaigh who played very good football and were deserving victors. Promising for local football but very disappointment for our young Rockies! The Rock Club was represented by two teams….with nearly 40 boys involved.

Austin Stack Club Team 1: captain…David Ahern; squad…Oran O’Regan, Conor Maguire, Ryan O’Flaherty, Diarmuid Hennessy, Shea Horan, Mark Riordan, Alex O’Flaherty, Jayden O’Dowd, Michael Carmody, Liam Swords, Billy Kirby, Blake Bowler, Danny Lane, Noah Reidy, Conor Murphy, Tadhg Lucey, Oisín Horan, Kian Cronin. They played in Group A against An Ghaeltacht (AdeS 6-5; An Ghaeltacht 0-5) and Nemo Rangers (AdeS 3-3; Nemo Rangers 2-5).

They defeated Na Gaeil in the Cup semi-final (AdeS 5-7; Na Gaeil 2-2) and were beaten by Na Mistéalaigh in the Cup final (AdeS 0-7; John Michels 1-12).

Austin Stack Club Team 2: captain…Eliot Calleja; squad…Shane Carey, Séamus Keenan, Ediart Topali, Conor Hanafin, Ben O’Leary, Harry Maguire, Ryan Moriarty, Dylan McEvoy, Tadhg O’Regan, Matthew Murphy, Tom Dawson, Jamie McEvoy, Darragh Moriarty, Mark Foley, Coby McMahon, Hugh Brassil, Finn McKenzie, Jamie Quillinan, Rian McCoy. Team 2 played in Group C against the Kerins-O’Rahilly Club boys and Salthill/Cnoc na Cathrach.

They played in the Plate semi-final against Churchill.
What great great football experience for so many boys! Read here next week for accounts of games. All our coaches were and are very proud of their young footballers’ performances.

All boys gave their best in true Rock fashion! We wish the best of luck to all for the rest of their seasons with the U13s and/or U15s. ‘Well done’ to all who were involved in the running of another very successful Lee Strand Tournament! Lá iontach oibre ag oibrithe iontacha díograiseacha dílse! It was so nice to see Nóra O’Connor, wife of the late Dinny O’Connor, and son, Denis Junior, presenting the Denis O’Connor/Lee Strand Cup to the winning captain, Calvin O’Sullivan. (Beannacht Dé le hanam Denis).

And a bit of Rock history from Adrienne: out of the 37 Lee Strand Tournaments that have taken place since 1986, Rock teams have won ten….a great record.

The years and team captains are as follows: 1986…Armin Heinrich whose son, Armin, is on the Kerry senior panel; 1987…Brian Shanahan, a lover of the ash and leather, who worked hard for many years promoting the ‘skilful game’ within our club; 1994…Conor Carroll; 1995…Andy McAllen (beannacht Dé dhilís lena anam); 1996…Martin Courtney who has served the club well; 1998…Stephen O’Mahony; 2003…Craig O’Hara; 2004…Fergal Maunsell; 2012…Robbie Murphy; 2016…Shane Bastible who still kicks the leather sphere.

(ii) ‘Well done’ to our U15 players who contributed significantly to the minor team’s County Championship efforts all the way to that truly spirited final performance v Bordcheantar Naomh Ciarán i Staid an Ghearaltaigh. Three of our U15s made the starting 15! Good experience gained in the county’s biggest stadium! Huge disappointment but setbacks improve character! They should be very proud of their efforts, commitments and achievements.

(iii) ‘Well done’ to our lads who gave of their almighty best on Wednesday September 18th in the U15 Central League Division 1 Final v Na Gaeil in Austin Stack Park. Another great effort and performance by our boys! (iv) We’re still hoping that a Town League will be held in the coming weeks. We’re hungry for more football as we head into the final stages of the season. (Ger Hobbert, Dan Ahern, Adrienne McLoughlin, Ed O’Regan)

MINORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to our minors who did us proud in the Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship, only barely losing the final to St Kierans in Fitzgerald Stadium. These are our Rock minors who played superb football throughout the season, defeating several quite strong DIVISIONAL teams, and were only pipped in the county final by…..three seconds: Ryan O’Driscoll (capt), Oliver Lata, Eoin Mangan, Fionán Ryan, Aodhán Horgan, Jayden Moriarty, Gavin Casey, Darragh Lyons, Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Harry Murphy, Jack Diggin, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield, Conor O’Regan, Adam Johnson, Leon Sweeney David Mullins, Jack Shanahan, Max Gryzbowski, Jayden O’Dowd, Gabriel Maszorak, Tadhg Falvey, Brian Kavanagh. Final score…AdeS: 1-13; St Kierans: 2-12. They were very unlucky in that final after another fine performance. Great effort, boys! But, remember, boys that you are deserving Kerry County CLUB Champions for 2024.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (ii) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (iv) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh, Sráid na Carraige Uachtarach, (vi) Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), Sráid na Carraige and (vii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige.

MNÁ CHIARRAÍ: We’ll welcome the Kerry Ladies, All-Ireland champions 2024, to Connolly Park on Sunday. Lá speisialta a bheidh ann.

THE ROCK STILL IN THE RACE: Best wishes to our club senior team in their preparations for their replay on Sunday November 10th! Up The Rock! And ‘well done’ to the Naomh Breandán divisional team, with 9 Rockmen on board, in their victory over South Kerry.

GEARÁN: How come? Our national tv sports news mentioned and showed a ‘clip’ and an interview of only ONE county championship match in Ireland on Sunday night…hurling in Kilkenny…and showed several on across-the-water football! This seems usual practice from ár stáisiún náisiúnta! Shouldn’t we be shown many championship games played in IRELAND? Ca’il an mórtas cine?

NA MISTÉALAIGH: The Tralee John Mitchel Club was in existence in 1886, two years after the founding of the GAA. It is believed that the Club was founded in OAKPARK. Now! They won their first County Championship in 1897 (or rather shared it with Cathair Saidhbhín). They have won 10 senior football championships.

NA STACAIGH: We were founded in 1917. We are the ONLY club in Kerry to have won Senior County Championships in both hurling (4) and football (13), including doubles in 1928 and 1931.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers played great and brilliant football last Sunday morning in Caherslee. More of the same next Sunday at 11am…15th! Newcomers most welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-for-Fun will take place in Connolly Park at 10.50am on Sunday next (15ú Meán Fómhair). (ii) And the U11 Boys Central League promises more exciting Gaelic this Thursday (19th).

PEIL FAOI 13/14/15: (i) We look forward to the Lee Strand Football U14 Tournament on Saturday next (14th). Many top-class teams will participate in the procedings. Our Rock representatives ar pháirc na himeartha: Alex O’Flaherty, Billy Kirby, Blake Bowler, Conor Murphy, Conor Maguire, Danny Lane, Darragh Moriarty, David Ahern, Diarmuid Hennessy, Dylan McEvoy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Caleja, Harry Maguire, Jayden O’Dowd, Joe O’Halloran, Kian Cronin, Liam Swords, Mark Foley, Mark Riordan, Matthew Murphy, Michael Carmody, Noah Reidy, Oisín Horan, Oran O’Regan, Ryan O’Flaherty, Séamus Keenan, Shane Carey, Shea Horan, Tadhg Ó Luasaigh, Tadhg Ó Riagáin! Best wishes to our 30 Rock stalwarts and good luck to the organisers.

(ii) ‘Well done’ to our U15 players who contributed significantly to the minor team’s County Championship victory over North Kerry in the semi-final and to that truly spirited performance v Bordcheantar Naomh Ciarán on Monday last’s final i Staid an Ghearaltaigh. Good experience gained in the county’s biggest stadium! We look to the future with delightful anticipation!

(iii) Training sessions on Wednesday and on Friday evenings in preparation for the Lee Strand competition and for the U15 Central League final. We await confirmation of the date of this final….hoping that it will be played in the coming weeks…táimid ar bís agus ag feitheamh go mífhoighneach don chluiche sin! The Central League final v Na Gaeil is on the horizon! A big challenge and the Men of The Rock love big challenges! Up The Black‘n’Amber!

(iv) What about a Town League? We’re also hoping and praying that a Town League will be held in the coming weeks. So, plenty of football still to be played! So, lads, let’s ‘keep the commitment going’ as we head into the final stages of the season. Ar aghaidh linn! (Ger Hobbert, Dan Ahern)

MINORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to our minors who did us proud in the Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship with their great victory against a powerful North Kerry combination in the semi-final i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic on Monday the 2nd September…. 3-10 to 1-9. Not a bad day’s work! Semi-final team: Oliver Lata, Eoin Mangan, Fionán Ryan, Aodhán Horgan, Jayden Moriarty, Gavin Casey, Darragh Lyons, Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll (0-2), Harry Murphy, Max Maszorak, Ryan O’Driscoll (capt)(1-7; 4f), Cormac Bastible (1-1). Subs a d’imir: Jack Diggin, Ben Litchfield, Adam Johnston (1-0), Jake Carmody.

(ii) And mór-chomhghairdeachas to them on another fine performance in Monday’s minor county final (9th) v St Kierans in Fitzgerald Stadium. Great effort, boys! St Kieran’s prevailed on the night to win the cup.

Our finalists: Oliver Lata; Eoin Mangan, Fionán Ryan, Aodhán Horgan; Jayden Moriarty, Gavin Casey, Darragh Lyons; Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy; Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Harry Murphy; Jack Diggin, Ryan O Driscoll, Cormac Bastible; Jake Carmody, Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield, Conor O’Regan, Adam Johnson, Leon Sweeney David Mullins, Jack Shanahan, Max Gryzbowski, Jayden O’Dowd, Gabriel Maszorak, Tadhg Falvey, Brian Kavanagh.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (iv) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (v) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh, Sráid na Carraige Uachtarach agus (vii) Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), Sráid na Carraige.

FOIREANN na mBAN: We eagerly look forward to a visit from the Kerry Ladies, All-Ireland champions 2024, on September 22nd in Connolly Park.

THE ROCK STILL IN THE RACE: ‘Well done’ to our club senior team that drew with Raonaithe na Leamhna in the Intermediate Club Championship County Final on Sunday last i gCill Airne. Best wishes for the ath-imirt! Up The Rock!

THE WALK TO THE WELL: At the dawn of day on Sunday last (8th September) as several Rock walkers headed to Ballyheigue Well, the Rock footballers were classed as ‘intermediate.’ At midday, the Well-wishers wished and prayed and hoped! In the afternoon, a battle took place in Fitzgerald Stadium and as the sun was setting behind Oileán na mBairneach, The Muclach and The Seven Hogs, The Rock players were still ‘intermediate’ (and are) but eagerly looking forward to an exciting and entertaining replay!

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers had another great football session last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All players required again at 11am on Sunday next (8th September). Bígí linn! All welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-for-Fun will take place in Connolly Park at 10.50am on Sunday next (8ú Meán Fómhair). (ii) Another exciting and challenging encounter will take place in the U11 Boys Central League this Thursday (5th).

LÁ TEAGHLAIGH: An enjoyable Family Day took place in Connolly Park on Sunday last (1st). Three long hours of great excitement and fun with family and friends…football, ice-cream, face painting, et cetera, et cetera! ‘Well done’ to all involved in the organising of this excellent event…a great day was had by all. (Adrienne Mcloughlin) See Adrienne’s photos on our web.

FAOI 13: The Rose Cup winners: Michael Carmody, Billy Kirby, Conor Maguire, Blake Bowler, Tadhg Ó Luasaigh, Darragh Moriarty, Shea Horan, Cameron Patterson, Jamie McEvoy, Dylan McEvoy, Bruna Grzybowski, Oisín Horan, Tadhg O’Regan, Ben Smith, Ben O’Leary, Coby McMahon, Oran O’Regan, Shane Carey, Hugh Brassil, Harry Healy, Harry Maguire, Ger Ó Tíocháin. (Tim McMahon)

FAOI 14: We look forward focusing on the Lee Strand Football U14 Tournament (boys born in 2010 or 2011). Just over a week to go….Saturday 14th September….an important day in The Rock calendar. Keep an eye out for group messages for details. Good luck to the organisers. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training sessions continued during the week. Unfortunately, our boys’ involvement in the District County Championship has come to an end….our Tralee District boys were unfortunate in losing to the St Brendan’s District team last week. Is i gCathair Uí Mhóráin a imríodh an cluiche. ‘Well done’ to all involved…management and panellists worked diligently and determinedly and succeeded in reaching the latter stages of the competition. Our club players on the Bordcheantar Thrá Lí (Tralee District) panel: Conor O’Regan (cúl báire), Oran O’Donoghue, Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons, Ben Litchfield, Jamie Casey, David Hobbert, Harry Murphy, Jack Delaney, Jayden O’Dowd, Haulie Cotter, Fionn Cotter, Ryan O’Carroll, Mark Riordan, Barry Laide, Danny Lane. An Bhainistíocht: Tim McMahon (AdeS), Rob Lacey (K-O’R), Seán Field (JM). (ii) Last Wednesday evening also saw the final session of the Tralee development programme. Well done and thanks to all who made this possible. (iii) The Central League final in which we face Na Gaeil is on the horizon! Up The Rock! (iv) We await confirmation as to the possibility of a Town League being held in the coming weeks. So, lads, let’s keep the commitment going as we head into the final stages of the season. Nach tapa a d’imigh an séasúr peile? (v) We are very proud of our three boys on the North Kerry development squad: Anraí Ó Murchú, Conchúr Ó Riagáin agus Eoin Ó Mongáin. (Ger Hobbert)

MINORS: (i) Congratulations to The Rock minors who took on the boys of the St. Brendan’s Divisional team in the quarter final of the Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship and defeated them.…2-5 to 1-5 (after 40 minutes)….2-11 to 1-9 (final score).

Imríodh an cluiche i gCathair Uí Mhóráin ar an Luan (25th). Well done, boys! Our lads: Oliver Lata; Eoin Mangan, Fionán Ryan, Aodhán Horgan; Jayden Moriarty, Gavin Casey, Darragh Lyons; Alex Tuohy (0-1), Ben Murphy; Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll (0-4), Harry Murphy; Jack Diggin (0-1), Ryan O Driscoll (1-5; 2f), Cormac Bastible (1-0); Jake Carmody, Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield, Conor O’Regan, David Mullins, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Brian Kavanagh, Max Gryzbowski, Jayden O’Dowd, Gabriel Maszorak, Adam Mac Eoin, Leon Mac Suibhne.

(ii) ‘Well done’ to our lads who did us proud in their semi-final v North Kerry i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic on Monday (2nd). D’imir Neidín v Ciarraí Láir sa leathchraobh eile i bhFosadh.

(iii) Mór-chomhghairdeachas to Ben Murphy who was selected on the Electric Ireland GAA minor team-of-the-year. A well-deserved accolade and a great reward for all his hard work and dedication. A great honour for Ben, for his family and for our club and mentors.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), Sráid na Carraige, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iv) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (v) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (vi) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (vii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh agus Siopa Grósaera na Carraige Uachtaraí.

FOIREANN na mBAN: We eagerly look forward to a visit from the Kerry Ladies, All-Ireland champions 2024, on September 22nd in Connolly Park.

THE POWER OF THE ROCK: Best wishes to our club senior team that, having defeated Glenbeigh/Glencar (1-7 to 0-14), will challenge Raonaithe na Leamhna in the Intermediate Club Championship County Final ag 3pm ar an Domhnach seo chugainn (8ú) i gCill Airne. All support will be needed to help our lads gain an important victory! We want another county title and we want to regain our senior status. So, let’s get our Black‘n’Amber flags flying around the town and let’s start making travel plans for Sunday’s final. We all know how great the ‘16th Man’ Rockie supporters can be! Up The Rock!

THE WALK TO THE WELL: Best wishes to all Rock walkers who’ll vamp the road to Ballyheigue early on Sunday morning next….breithlá na Maighdine Muire. David Lucid will, as is customary, lead the ‘band.’

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers had another great football session last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All players required again at 11am on Sunday next (1st September….wow…mid-autumn!). Bígí linn! All welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-for-Fun will take place in Connolly Park at 10.50am on Sunday next (1ú Meán Fómhair…an ‘samhradh’ sleamhnaithe uainn!). Peil iontach againn v An Daingean ar an Domhnach seo caite. (ii) Another exciting and challenging encounter will take place in the U11 Boys Central League this Thursday (29th). We had a mighty evening of caid (= peil) v K-O’R on Thursday last in Connolly Park.

LÁ TEAGHLAIGH: We look forward to a Family Day on Sunday next (1st September) in Connolly Park.

MNÁ CHIARRAÍ: We eagerly look forward to a visit from the Kerry Ladies, All-Ireland champions 2024, on September 22nd in Connolly Park.

FAOI 13: Mórchomhghairdeachas to our U13 boys who won the ROSE CUP. The competition was sponsored by the Bon Secours Hospital. This annual U13 football Cup and Shield competition was organised by Coiste Bhordcheantar Thrá Lí in association with the Rose of Tralee Festival….CLG agus an Fhéile i dteannta a chéile! Na foirne a ghlac páirt: Dr. Crokes; Cuala, Dublin; Ballymac; John Mitchel Club; Listowel; Douglas, Cork; Pearse Brothers Club, Churchill; Kerins-O’Rahilly Club; Milltown/Castlemaine; Firies; Ardfert; Austin Stack Club; Kilcummin; Fr Casey Club, Abbeyfeale; Keel/Listry; Na Gaeil (2023 winners).

Our successful U13 team was introduced to the match supporters at half-time in The Rock v Killarney Legion Intermediate quarter-final game at Connolly Park on the Sunday. A weekend of Rock victories! Congratulations to the team, to their mentors and to our ever-faithful Black‘n’Amber supporters. Maith sibh! (Adrienne McLoughlin)

FAOI 14: We look forward to the Lee Strand Football (one-day) U14 Tournament (boys born in 2010 or 2011). The games will take place on the 14th September (Saturday) when we’ll field the best possible Austin Stack Club U14 team. Preparations were stepped up and trials were held on Thursday the 22nd and on Monday the 26th.

An exciting trial match v Na Mistéalaigh took place on Saturday last (24th). This is a ‘big’ tournament and teams travel from afar to participate….all good teams! We hope to be among the best! Keep an eye out for group messages for details. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training continued with sessions on Wednesday evening and on Sunday morning. Wednesday sessions are part of the Tralee Development Programme in which all the town teams are involved and playing together. We encourage all players not involved with the Tralee District team to attend these open-to-all sessions and let’s keep working on the fitness in preparation for the Central League final v Na Gaeil. Up The Rock!

(ii) Our U15 boys who were chosen on the minor panel: Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons, Harry Murphy, Jamie Casey. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí!

(iii) The 16 Austin Stack Club players on the Bordcheantar Thrá Lí (Tralee District) team/panel that defeated the Eoghan Rua (Ó Súilleabháin) team on Wednesday: Conor O’Regan (cúl báire), Oran O’Donoghue (4), Eoin Mangan (6), Darragh Lyons (7), Ben Litchfield (lár páirce), Jamie Casey (lár páirce), David Hobbert (10), Harry Murphy (11), Jack Delaney (12), Jayden O’Dowd (16), Haulie Cotter (17), Fionn Cotter (19), Ryan O’Carroll (20), Mark Riordan (22), Barry Laide (26), Danny Lane (27). Result…Bordcheantar Thrá Lí: 3-11: Eoghan Rua: 2-6.

The conditions were very challenging and very strong crosswinds hampered the game somewhat but both sets of players gave their all in an entertaining encounter in this Group B game at Ballyseedy.

The Tralee side led at half-time by 4 points…1-7 to 1-3…and they continued to lead to the finish. Good football was played. An Bhainistíocht: Tim McMahon (AdeS), Rob Lacey (K-O’R), Seán Field (JM).

Other U15 games were played.  Group A…East Kerry: 2-19; West Kerry: 1-10. Bordcheantar Naomh Breandán: 2-3; Ciarraí Thuaidh: 0-8. Group B…Mid-Kerry: 0-6; Castleisland District: 1-20. The Shield games…Kenmare District: 1-15; North Kerry: 3-11; South Kerry…Bye. (iv) We are very proud of our three boys on the North Kerry Development squad: Anraí Ó Murchú, Conchúr Ó Riagáin agus Eoin Ó Mongáin. Good luck, boys! Ciarraí Thuaidh Abú! (Ger Hobbert, Adrienne McLoughlin)

MINORS: (i) Congratulations to The Rock minors who took on boys of the St. Brendan’s Board area (divisional team) in the quarter final of the Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship and defeated them.…2-5 to 1-5 (after 40 minutes)….2-11 to 1-9 (final score). Imríodh an cluiche i gCathair Uí Mhóráin ar an Luan (25th). Well done, boys!

Our lads: Oliver Lata; Eoin Mangan, Fionán Ryan, Aodhán Horgan; Jayden Moriarty, Gavin Casey, Darragh Lyons; Alex Tuohy (0-1), Ben Murphy; Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll (0-4), Harry Murphy; Jack Diggin (0-1), Ryan O Driscoll (1-5; 2f), Cormac Bastible (1-0). Subs: Jake Carmody (for Jayden Moriarty), Jamie Casey (for Rory Lynch), Ben Litchfield (for Jack Diggin), Conor O’Regan, David Mullins, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Brian Kavanagh, Max Gryzbowski, Jayden O’Dowd, Gabriel Maszorak, Adam Mac Eoin, Leon Mac Suibhne. Well done, The Rock! Good luck in the semi-final, boys!

(ii) Mór-chomhghairdeachas to Ben Murphy who has been selected on the Electric Ireland GAA minor team-of-the-year. A well-deserved accolade for all his hard work and dedication. A great honour for Ben, for his family and for our club and mentors. (Other Kerry players selected are Gearóid White (JM) and Kacper Robak (Crócaigh Chill Airne).

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (ii) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (v) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (vi) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (vii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige.

ÁR bPEILEADÓIRÍ SINSEARACHA: ‘Well done’ to our club senior team (Intermediate Club Championship) that defeated Glenbeigh/Glencar…1-7 to 0-14…in Connolly Park on Sunday last. Go n-éirí go geal leo sa chraobh v Raonaithe na Leamhna.

‘MÁISTRÍ’ CHIARRAÍ: Sympathies to William Kirby and the Kerry ‘Masters’ who were pipped by Roscommon…1-5 to 0-7…and consequently were unsuccessful in qualifying for the All-Ireland ‘Masters’ Final.

Other teams that The Kingdom overcame along the way: Cork (0-9 to 0-6), Clare (1-20 to 0-5), Galway, Kildare (0-13 to 0-5), Limerick (1-10 to 0-6) and Antrim. Dublin defeated Kerry by the bare minimum (1-10 to 1-9) earlier in the competition. Tyrone defeated Kerry in last year’s final and Dublin toppled them in the 2022 semi-final. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach, b’fhéidir!

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers had their best session ever last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All players required again at 11am on Sunday next (25th August) as usual. Bígí linn! All welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (25ú Lúnasa) in Connolly Park nuair a chuirfimid fáilte Uí Cheallaigh roimh leaideanna óga an Daingin (Dingle). (ii) Another exciting and challenging encounter will take place in the U11 Boys Central League this Thursday (22nd) v K-O’R at 7pm in Connolly Park. (Last week our lads played brilliantly at Na Gaeil’s lovely grounds in Killeen).

FAOI 13: ‘Well done’ to our U13 boys who won the ROSE CUP on Saturday last. The games were sponsored by the Bon Secours Hospital.

FAOI 14: We look forward to the Lee Strand Football (one-day) U14 Tournament (boys born in 2010 or 2011). The games will take place on the 14th September (Saturday) when we’ll field the best possible Austin Stack Club U14 team. Keep an eye out for group messages for details of training or trial games. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training continued during the week with sessions on Wednesday evening and on Sunday morning. Wednesday sessions are part of the Tralee Development Programme in which all the town teams are involved and playing together. We encourage all players not involved with the Tralee District team to attend these sessions. The sessions are open to all. (ii) The Central League final is fast approaching and, so, let’s keep up the fitness work, boys….ní bhíonn damhsa gan dua….no dancing without hard work! Ár bhfreasúra: Na Gaeil. Up The Rock!

(iii) U15 Team members were well represented in our minor team’s victory in Kenmare last Monday evening. Eoin Mangan and Darragh Lyons made the starting 15 and Harry Murphy and Jamie Casey got game time in the 2nd half. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí!

(iv) We are delighted to mention that, last week, 9 boys from the Austin Stack Club were chosen to be among the starting 15 on the Tralee District team. They challenged Castleisland District at a wet and windy John Mitchel Club complex.

A very bright start by the Tralee lads had them leading by 11 points at the break. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a game of two halves. The Castleisland District boys dealt much better with the conditions than our lads. They played some very good football and fought their way back into the game and eventually took the win with a free kick in the last play of the game. Ó, a Thiarcais!

Yes, that was very disappointing for our lads but there is a lesson to be learnt from this result….the game is never over until it’s over….until the last tweet on the referee’s whistle! Ní breac go port…not a trout ‘til on the bank! On the positive side…all Tralee’s scores came from Rock players and that’s a good news story! (v) Our unfortunate Division 6 lads who were pipped in the semi-final: Oran O’Regan; Conor Murphy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Calleja; Joe O’Halloran, Mark Foley, Oisín Cotter; Ryan Moriarty, Séamus Keenan; Diarmuid Hennessy, Kyle Yoxhall, Nathan O’Connor; David Ahern, Killian Coffey, Tadhg Somers; Liam Swords, Ewan Canty, Jayden O’Dowd, Fionn Cotter, Joe de Barra, Ryan O’Flaherty, Noah Reidy. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach! (vi) Our three boys on the North Kerry Development squad: Anraí Ó Murchú, Conchúr Ó Riagáin agus Eoin Ó Mongáin. We look forward to hearing good reports on their All-Ireland final bid! Good luck, boys! Ciarraí Thuaidh Abú! (Ger Hobbert)

MINORS: Minor schedule: (i) Monday the 12th: Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 2…Kenmare Shamrocks v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Kenmare. Well played, Men of The Rock! Thanks to supporters for their backing. (ii) Last Monday (19th): Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 3…Killarney Legion v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Doirín, Cill Airne. Well done, boys! (iii) The Rock: Oilibhéar Lata; Aodhán Ó hArgáin, Max Maszorak, Gabriel Maszorak; Adam Mac Eoin, Fionnán Ó Riain, Leon Mac Suibhne, Alex Ó Tuathaigh, Ben Ó Murchú; Rory Ó Loinsigh, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Jayden Ó Muircheartaigh; Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil, Cormac Bastible; Eoin Ó Mongáin, Tadhg Ó Fáilbhe, Jake Ó Cearmada, Jack Ó Duigín, Harry Ó Murchú.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iii) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vi) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (vii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh.

ÁR bPEILEADÓIRÍ BAN: It was nice that our Rock PP, Fr Pádraig, introduced our club’s All-Ireland champions, Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin and Dara Ó Lúing with the Brendan Martin Cup, to the congregation at last Sunday’s Mass in his church, Séipéal Mhuire is Naomh Breandán! ‘Twas a morning of Roses, Rock and Mass!

ÁR bPEILEADÓIRÍ SINSEARACHA: ‘Well done’ to our senior club team (Intermediate Club Championship) that defeated Legion in Connolly Park on Sunday last. Go n-éirí go geal lenár bhfoireann sa leathchraobh v Gleann Beithe/Gleann Chárthaigh.

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: More great Under 7/8/9 football last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All hands on deck again at 11am on Sunday next (18th August) as usual. All welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (18ú Lúnasa) in Caherslee. (ii) Another exciting and challenging encounter this Thursday (15th – the Holy Day) at 7pm: Na Gaeil v Na Stacaigh in the U11 Boys Central League. Imreofar an cluiche ag Club na nGael ar an gCillín.

CAMPA PEILE: Have you seen Adrienne’s photos on our club website? Here’s a sample…

FAOI 14: We look forward to the Lee Strand Football (one-day) U14 Tournament (boys born in 2010 or 2011). The games will take place on Saturday September 14th. Trial games will determine who makes the panel! It’ll have to be the best possible Austin Stack Club U14 team. Keep an eye out for group messages for details of training. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) We are delighted that our Division 1 boys, tar éis dóibh buachaint ar an nGaeltacht, have qualified for another final…their 2nd of the season…but, as the County District Competition for the U15 boys is underway, there will be a delay in playing the final. This final is expected to be played in mid-September.

We will continue planning, building, working and training for this important match will have extra training sessions for the group on Sundays. Please keep an eye out for group information messages. Also…now is the time to continue putting in the ‘solo miles’ to help maintain fitness and skill levels!

Yes, boys, let’s try to stay fit and injury free for the final. With the bit between the teeth, we hope to be ahead at Becher’s Brook and all the way to the final final whistle! Opposition: Na Gaeil. Up The Rock!

(ii) Our Division 6 lads were unlucky in their semi-final v GGC (Gleann Beithe, Gleann Chárthaigh agus An Cromán).

We are ever so proud of their great effort, spirit and determination. Our men: Oran O’Regan; Conor Murphy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Calleja; Joe O’Halloran, Mark Foley, Oisín Cotter; Ryan Moriarty, Séamus Keenan; Diarmuid Hennessy, Kyle Yoxhall, Nathan O’Connor; David Ahern, Killian Coffey, Tadhg Somers; Liam Swords, Ewan Canty, Jayden O’Dowd, Fionn Cotter, Joe de Barra, Ryan O’Flaherty, Noah Reidy.

(iii) We have 14 players involved in the Tralee District team that played and defeated Ciarraí Láir (Mid-Kerry) in the County Championship. Result…Tralee: 2-12; Ciarraí Láir: 3-4. What a great performance by all the Tralee boys in this hotly contested fixture. Imríodh an cluiche i mBaile an Mhuilinn i gCiarraí Láir. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí.

The Tralee District team’s next game has been scheduled for this Wednesday evening (14th) in Connolly Park. Opposition: Castleisland District. (iv) Our three boys on the North Kerry Development squad: Anraí Ó Murchú, Conchúr Ó Riagáin, Eoin Ó Mongáin. We look forward to hearing good reports on their All-Ireland final bid! Good luck, boys! Ciarraí Thuaidh Abú! (Ger Hobbert, Dan Ahern)

MINORS: Minor schedule: (i) Monday the 12th: Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 2…Kenmare Shamrocks v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Kenmare. Our minors travelled down to challenge Kenmare in a must win game.

Training had been going well and the boys were well prepared for the encounter. Well played, Men of The Rock! (ii) Monday the 19th: Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 3…Killarney Legion v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Doirín, Cill Airne. Throw-in: 7pm. Support would be appreciated.

(iii) The Keanes Supervalu Club A Championship victors…ár bhfoireann rathúil (successful) bhuacach (victorious): Oliver Lata; Aodhán Horgan, Max Maszorak, Gabriel Maszorak; Adam Johnston, Fionnán Ryan, Leon Sweeney, Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy; Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey, Ryan O’Discoll, Cormac Bastible; Eoin Mangan, Tadhg Falvey, Jake Carmody, Jack Diggin, Harry Murphy.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (ii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iv) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vii) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS.

ÁR SÁR-BHANPHEILEADÓIR: It was nice that Fr Pádraig introduced our club’s recent All-Ireland (gold) medallist, Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, to the congregation at last Saturday’s Vigil Mass in his church, Séipéal Mhuire is Naomh Breandán! Bualadh bos mór!

PEIL SHINSEARACH: ‘Well done’ to our senior club team (Intermediate Club Championship) that defeated Gleann Beithe. Go n-éirí go geal lenár bhfoireann at the next stage.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Very enjoyable Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning in Caherslee. ‘Hope to see you all at 11am on Sunday next (11th August) as usual. Come along, everybody!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (11ú Lúnasa) in Caherslee. (ii) After having had a very enjoyable journey to Churchill’s grounds, with its panoramic view of Barrow Harbour, our lads headed to Puck where they faced the might of Laune Rangers in a great game. We look forward to another exciting challenge this Thursday at 6.30pm.

FAOI 14: We can’t wait for the Lee Strand Football one-day U14 Tournament for boys born in 2010 or 2011. The games will take place on September 14th. Of course, trial games will have to be played to select the best possible Austin Stack Club team. So, boys, keep an eye out for group messages for details. (Ger Hobbert)A

AN CAMPA PEILE: Great fun was had by all at last week’s Austin Stack Club summer camp in Connolly Park. An atmosphere of camaraderie, interaction, challenges, competition and games enveloped our club headquarters!

Yes, football fun was ‘the order of the day’! All the boys and girls worked diligently on their football skills and had ‘a ball’! ‘Well done’ to the organisers and to all who helped to make the week a success! Rock power!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) On Wednesday 31st our Division 1 boys played their semi-final of the Central League v An Ghaeltacht in Gallaras and, after another strong display, the game ended on a scoreline of AdeS: 3-16; Gaeltacht: 0-4. Well done, boys!

Because of this outstanding result we have secured our 2nd final of the season but, unfortunately, there will be a delay in playing that final as the County District Competition for the U15 boys will commence immediately.

This is somewhat disappointing for us as the team has been building up momentum and playing some really outstanding strong football but, le cúnamh Dé, we can stay fit and injury free for the final. Up The Rock!

(ii) The U15 Central League Division 6 semi-final was played on Friday 2nd in Cromane v an amalgamation of three clubs…Gleann Beithe, Gleann Chárthaigh agus An Cromán. Result: Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane: 1-16; AdeS B: 2-7.

So, our U15B Central League campaign came to an end in a keen contest in picturesque Cromane. Disappointment for our braves but we were proud of their great effort and spirit and determination. Despite the home team having the advantage of a strong breeze in the first half, the ‘Black‘n’Amber’ boys ensured that the early exchanges were even and held the lead midway through the first half…thanks to a well-worked and outstanding teamgoal.

Ultimately, the hosts made the elements count, they built up a decent, if not unassailable, lead with some well-taken points and lead at the break. Scór leathama: 1-10 go 1-3.

The 2nd half was a similarly even affair; however, as our boys strove with might and mane to close the gap, Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane held out and maintained their advantage and, dá bhrí sin, (as Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh would say) ‘ag deireadh thiar thall agus i ndeireadh na dála’, they ran out six-point winners!!

A performance of which all Black‘n’Amber aficionados can be proud was given by our lads! Against strong opposition they never flinched and died with their boots on!

Thanks to the G/G/C clubs and to the referee for a fine entertaining and sporting game. The Austin Stack Club U15Bs: Oran O’Regan; Conor Murphy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Calleja; Joe O’Halloran, Mark Foley, Oisín Cotter; Ryan Moriarty, Séamus Keenan; Diarmuid Hennessy, Kyle Yoxhall, Nathan O’Connor; David Ahern, Killian Coffey, Tadhg Somers; Liam Swords, Ewan Canty, Jayden O’Dowd, Fionn Cotter, Joe de Barra, Ryan O’Flaherty, Noah Reidy.

(iii) We have 14 players involved in the Tralee District team that was scheduled to open their County Championship campaign on Wednesday evening with an away fixture v Ciarraí Láir (Mid-Kerry) in Milltown. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí Thrá Lí.

(iv) Congratulations to our three players, Harry Murphy, Conor O’Regan and Eoin Mangan, who played with the North Kerry Development squad in their All-Ireland semi-final victory over Laois last weekend. Did you see the nice photo of the three of them on austinstacks.ie? Ciarraí Thuaidh Abú! (Ger Hobbert, Dan Ahern)

MINORS: What a great victory our lads had in the final of the Keanes Supervalu Club A Championship! A minor victory in a major competition! A 3rd championship in-a-row for The Rock. Wow! Bua iontach cuimsitheach ag an gCarraig. Scór…Austin Stack Club: 5-15; Laune Rangers: 0-8. Up The Rock! An fhoireann rathúil (successful) bhuacach (victorious): Oliver Lata; Aodhán Horgan, Max Maszorak, Gabriel Maszorak; Adam Johnston, Fionnán Ryan, Leon Sweeney (0-1), Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy (2-2); Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll (0-3), Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey (0-1), Ryan O’Discoll, Cormac Bastible; Eoin Mangan, Tadhg Falvey, Jake Carmody, Jack Diggin, Harry Murphy. Well done, boys!

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (ii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (iii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (v) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige.

PEIL SHINSEARACH: (i) ‘Well done’ to our senior club team (Intermediate Club Championship) that was on par with An Ghaeltacht. Go n-éirí go geal leis an bhfoireann in the next encounter.

(ii) Congratulations to the ‘Ó dTórna senior hurlers on their county final victory, their 1st after 50 years. And what club did they defeat when they won their 1974 title? Yes…the senior hurlers of the Austin Stack Club! (iii) Congratulations to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta in aghaidh Mhná na Gaillimhe ar an Domhnach seo caite…bua iontach. Éacht agus mórghaisce déanta! And what an outstanding game our Aoife had!

And what a great goal she scored at a very important time in the match! Kerry Ladies’ 12 All-Ireland victories: 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 2024. Senior titles won: Kerry 12, Cork 11, Dublin 6, Waterford 5, Mayo 5, Tipp 3, Meath 2, Armagh 1, Galway 1, Laois 1. The Kingdom Ladies lead!

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CLUB FOOTBALL CAMP: The Austin Stack Club summer camp will begin at 9.30am on Tuesday next (August 6th) in Connolly Park and it will continue until Saturday August 10th. (Times: 9.30am go dtí 1pm gach lá). Just come along, boys/girls. Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Very enjoyable Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning in Caherslee. ‘Hope to see you all at 11am on Sunday next (4th August). Come along, everybody!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (4ú Lúnasa) in Caherslee and (ii) at 6.20pm on Thursday. Roll on, Central League games….we can’t wait! Exciting encounters ahead!

FAOI 14: We look forward to the Lee Strand Football one-day Tournament for our U14 boys (born 2010, 2011). The games will take place on September 14th. Trial games will be played to select the best Austin Stack Club team and, dá bhrí sin, keep an eye out for group messages for details. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) On Wednesday (24th) our Division 1 team travelled to Milltown for our Central League game v Milltown/Castlemaine. The first half was a close, tight and exciting affair. Two early goals in the opening minutes of the second period saw us take control of the game and take the win. This result means that we’ve now qualified for the semi-finals (with a game still to be played).

(ii) Our Division 5 team was in action on Wednesday (24th) v Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane. We had already secured a semi-final spot but, unfortunately, due to injuries and holidays, we could not field our strongest team. ‘Well done’ to the boys who did line out against a stronger 3-club team. Our lads put in a massive effort but, faraor agus ochón, the opposition was far too strong and grabbed the win. Keep the heads up now, boys, and let’s think about the upcoming semi-final. Come on, The Rock!

(iii) On Sunday morning last (28th), our Division 1 team took on the John Mitchel Club U15s in our final pool game. Imríodh an cluiche i mBaile Ó Síoda. Even though we were already through to the semi-finals of the Central League, we had another prize in mind! Having never beaten this JM team on their home patch over the last 4 seasons, we badly wanted to gain a victory in this one encounter! A matter of Rock pride! It was tight enough first half and the scoreboard had us leading at the break by just a point…JM: 2-5; AdeS: 2-6. Again, two quick goals after the restart had us move into a strong lead. A very strong 2nd half saw us take the win. JM: 4-12; AdeS: 9-10. Great goals and a mighty win after a massive effort from every single one of the lads who wore the Black‘n’Amber. Maith sibh, a leaideanna na Carraige! Éacht oibre!

(iv) Wednesday 31st was scheduled as the day/date for the semi-finals of the Central League. Venue and time has still to be confirmed. Please, please….we ask you to come out give your support to these young Rockies for the remaining games of the League! Ní neart go cur le chéile! The ‘16th man’ is always a help!! (v) ‘Well done’ once again to our three North Kerry Development players, Eoin Mangan, Harry Murphy and Conor O’Regan who lined out in the Green‘n’Gold on Saturday last when The Kingdom (Kerry) defeated The Rebels (Cork). Maith sibh, a pheileadóirí na Carraige! Ciarraí Abú! (Ger Hobbert, Tim McMahon)

MINORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to our minor footballers v Laune Rangers ar an Luan seo caite in the final of the Keanes Supervalu Club A Championship. Imríodh an cluiche i Staid an Ghearaltaigh. Up The Rock! (ii) Big sympathies to our own Lucy O’Connor and her Kerry minor girls who were pipped by Cavan last Saturday. A great achievement to get so far in the competition. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach!

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (iv) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (vi) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige.

PEIL SHINSEARACH: (i) Best wishes to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta v Mná na Gaillimhe ar an Domhnach beag seo. (Dhein Aoife agallamh iontach le Helen Ní Shé ar Raidió na Gaeltachta an tseachtain seo caite…togha na Gaolainne aici!) (ii) ‘Well done’ to our senior club team in the Intermediate Club Championship (Group A Match 1) v The John Mitchel Club on Saturday last (27th) ag Bóthar na Trá. (iii) Comhghairdeachas le ‘Star’ and his Orchard County stars v Galway!

MAR EOLAS: Kerry Ladies’ 11 All-Ireland victories: 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993. Can we expect to add 2024 to our list to give us ‘the dozen’?

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CAMPA PEILE: Don’t forget that our club summer camp which will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th (ó 9.30am go dtí 1pm gach lá). Tá an t-am ag sleamhnú! Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Great Under 7/8/9 football was played once again last Sunday morning in Caherslee. ‘Hope to see you all at 11am on Sunday next (28th July). Come along, everybody!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (28ú Iúil) in Caherslee and at 6.20pm on Thursday in our own Connolly Park. These sessions will continue as we await the next series of v.i.p. games, namely, the exciting Central League challenges. Brilliant encounters ahead! Our various challengers: Firies, Ballyduff, Kilcummin and Milltown! Boys, can we live with the excitement? (ii) On Tuesday of last week (16th July) we attended the Munster U11 Activity Day in Fitzgerald Stadium where our boys had three consecutive games, trí cinn de chluichí iontacha spórtúla v Listowel, Rathmore and Bride Rovers (Cork). What a great and exciting day was had by our young and enthusiastic Rockites. Among the high points of a wonderful day was a tour of the famed Dick Fitzgerald Stadium. Just imagine being in the dressing rooms of our Kerry stars….the rooms in which David and Páidí Clifford, Joe O’Connor, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Diarmuid Ó Conchúir, Armin Heinrich, etc, etc, tog out for their big intercountry matches!! Lá dá saol a bhí ann! (Colm Ó Mongáin)

UNDER 14: The Lee Strand Football one-day Tournament for boys U14 (born 2010, 2011) is fast approaching (September 14th). Trials (not to be missed!) will be taking place to select a Austin Stack Club team and, so, keep an eye out for group messages for details. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 15: Everybody is happy that U15 competitive games have returned again! (i) On Sunday 7th we hosted Na Gaeil in Division 1 of the Central League. We started slowly and had a disappointing first half but in the 2nd half, once we pulled up our socks and got motoring, we played some really good football. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get fully on top of buachaillí an Chillín and were unlucky to lose the game by a single solitary post.

(ii) Following a quick turnaround, our Division 1 team was back in action on Wednesday 10th (July) and played at home (i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile) v Laune Rangers. Nursing a few injuries and with a few players on holidays, we fielded a slightly restructured team. Laune Rangers had the better start and took the wind out of our sails with an early goal. Our braves, however, stuck to their task and chipped away at the Rangers’ early lead and, bit by bit agus céim ar chéim, brought the game level quite quickly. From then on, our lads really took control of this fixture.

Massive work rate from every player resulted in us being in the lead at the break…4-5 to 1-2. Thankfully, the introduction of substitutes at half-time didn’t weaken us. The players from Puck, however, lifted their game but our lads upped a gear or two, increased their work rate with a more polished Pogacar-like performance and were first past the winning post…a satisfactory Rock win, gan aon agó! Score…7-7 to 3-7.

(iii) Our Division 1 team had a lovely trip back west, passing by Sliabh Mis and Cnoc Bréanainn, to play v An Ghaeltacht in our 3rd Central League outing. A strong first half, in which we showed great skill and determination, had us in the lead at half-time….2-2 to 0-4.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t push on in the 2nd half and An Ghaeltacht caught up to us and levelled the game….bhíomar ar comhscór. We tried with might and mane to forge ahead but were unsuccessful in our efforts to pop over a winner before séideadh deireanach fheadóg an réiteora. Roinneadh na pointí and both teams came away with a point on the league table. Final score….AdeS: 2-4; An Ghaeltacht: 1-7. We now have two remaining games…v Baile an Mhuilinn on Wednesday and v Na Seán Mistéalaigh on Sunday. We’re through to the Central League semi-finals with a win in just one of these games! Come on The Rock!

(iv) On Friday 12th July our Division 6 team travelled to Killorglin for an away game v Laune Rangers. A disappointing start had us chasing the game for most of the hour. But Rock footballers don’t yield easily! Our boys, showing great heart and determination, brought the game back to a close contest.

Our lads even led by a 0-1 as the clock ticked down but, ochón agus mo bhrón, were denied outright victory by a late Rangers’ goal. Great effort, boys! Final score in Killorglin…Laune Rangers: 3-9; AdeS: 2-10.

(v) Our Bs were ar an mbóthar on Wednesday the 17th when they travelled to Killeen and took on Na Gaeil in Division 6 of the Central League. Scór deireanach….Na Gaeil: 4-10; AdeS: 4-9. ‘Well done’ to all who lined out. Numbers were tight and, so, a number of the U13 players had to step up a level to help out our U15s. These younger boys of The Rock contributed to an exciting encounter in which The Rock stalwarts came back from an 0-9 half-time deficit and lead by 0-1 with only a minute to go in the game. Victory would have capped a wonderfully courageous Rock resurrection but, unfortunately, the boys in green earned the laurels with their last kick of the game…a late late free that was popped over our trasnán. Briseadh croí! All our players can be very proud of their true Rock effort! A special word of thanks must go to Shane Carey from the U13 group who played in goals and gave a great goalkeeping performance. The team: Shane Carey, Conor Hanafin, Oisín Cotter, Tadhg Lucey, Tadhg Somers, Shea Horan, Nathan O’Connor, Alex O’Flaherty, Liam Swords, Killian Coffey, Billy Kirby, Dean Courtney, Michael Carmody, Ewan Canty, Tom Dawson, Eliot Calleja, Joe O’Halloran, Mark Foley. A big ‘thank you’ to our Austin Stack Club coaches, Martin Courtney and Dave Scanlon, for their help with this fixture. (vi) Please note that Central League

FIXTURES have been planned for this Wednesday (24th) and, so, please keep an eye out for group WhatsApp messages for details. (vii) ‘Well done’ once again to our three North Kerry Development players, Eoin Mangan, Harry Murphy and Conor O’Regan who lined out in the Green‘n’Gold on Saturday last when The Kingdom (Kerry) defeated The Rebels (Cork). Maith sibh, a pheileadóirí na Carraige! Ciarraí Abú! (Ger Hobbert, Tim McMahon)

MINORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to our minors who did well v Seamróga Neidín ar an Luan seo caite in the semi-final of the Keanes Supervalu Club Championship. Imríodh an cluiche sa Neidín. Up The Rock! (ii) Minor training takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays (in the gym) and Fridays except when we have a championship game.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iv) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (v) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige.

PEIL SHINSEARACH: (i) We wish ‘Star’ well in his endeavours with The Orchard County v Galway! (ii) ‘Well done’ to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin (d’imir sí go nótála ar fad!), Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta v Ard Mhacha. A great victory! Go n-éirí go geal leo sa chraobhchluiche v An Ghaillimh! (iii) Good luck to our senior club team in the Intermediate Club Championship v The John Mitchel Club on Saturday next (27th) at 4pm in Strand Road.

MAR EOLAS: (i) Chaill fir Chiarraí 25 craobhchluiche (football All-Ireland finals) ó 1884! We never lost a hurling All-Ireland!! (ii) Kerry Ladies’ 11 All-Ireland victories: 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993. Can we expect to add 2024 to our list to give us ‘the dozen’?

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Great Under 7/8/9 football was played once again last Sunday morning in Caherslee. ‘Hope to see you all at 11am on Sunday next (21st July). All welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Our usual session will take place at 11am on Sunday next (21ú Iúil). (ii) On Thursday of this week we’ll have another U11 GoGames challenge in which our young Rock boys will display their outstanding football skills! Great exciting matches v Firies, Ballyduff, Kilcummin and Milltown!

CAMPA PEILE: Our club summer camp which will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th (ó 9.30am go dtí 1pm gach lá). Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) U15A Central League boys: Jayden O’Dowd; Mark Riordan, Óran O’Donoghue, Ryan O’Carroll; Fionn Cotter, Eoin Mangan, David Hobbert; Jamie Casey, Darragh Lyons; Hawlie Cotter, Harry Murphy, Ryan O’Flatherty; Danny Lane, Jack Delaney, Denis Brassil; Joe de Barra, David Ahern, Kyle Yoxall, Noah Reidy. (ii) ‘Well done’ to our U15B lads v Laune Rangers. A good night’s work! (ii) On Wednesday evening (July 17th) we travelled out the Dingle Peninsula…siar amach go Gallarus…to take on An Ghaeltacht. Well done, boys!! An-obair! NB: Keep an eye out for group messages re fixture and training updates.

MINORS: (i) Our minors, having won the quarter final of the Keanes Supervalu Football Championship v Ballymac….2-15 to 2-5, look forward to the championship semi-final with great excitement. Up The Rock! (ii) Minor training takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays (in the gym) and Fridays except when we have a championship game.

UNDER 21: These are The Rock heroes who won our club’s 2nd U21 county title: Ben Quilter; Joey Nagle, Ruairí O’Connell, Luke Ó Cathasaigh; Cian Ó Duilleáin, Ben Murphy (0-1), Seán Óg Brosnan; Cillian Litchfield, Conor Horan (0-1); Daniel Ó Ciarba (1-1), Jordan Kissane (0-3f), Shane Bastible; Paddy Lane (0-4, 2f), Damien Hogan (1-0), Donnacha Sayers; Ronan Carroll, Fionnán Ryan, Pádraig O’Halloran, James Fisher, Seán Heaslip, Mícheál Tansley, Colm de Brún, Ryan O’Driscoll, Thomas Deregee, Seán Moynahan, Noah Townsend, Eimhín Ó Foghlú.
Heroes all!!

BLACK’n’AMBER: For club merchandise from O’Neills, please, log into www.austinstacks.ie

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (ii) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (v) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (vi) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige.

SINSIR NA RÍOCHTA: (i) Sympathies to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v Armagh in the All-Ireland semi-final. How unlucky! They/we must grin and bare it! It’s now time to start thinking about the intermediate championship and a county title….and maybe more! We have great young players in our club. The best combination of players might even take us into ‘Munster’ and even further! Cá bhfios! Arise, Rock! (ii) Good wishes to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta v Ard Mhacha. Go n-éirí go geal leo v Ard Mhacha i leathchraobh na hÉireann ar an Satharn beag seo!

CEIST: What county has lost the most All-Ireland football finals (25)?

COMHBHRÓN: We in the Juvenile Section of the club offer our sympathy to the family of the late Tadhg McMahon (Senior) who has gone to his eternal reward. Beannacht Dé lena anam uasal. Requiescat in pace.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Great Under 7/8/9 football was played once again last Sunday morning i gCathair Sailí. More good exciting football at 11am on Sunday next (14th July). All welcome!

CAMPA PEILE: Our club summer camp which will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th (ó 9.30am go dtí 1pm gach lá). Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Our usual session will take place at 11am on Sunday next (14ú Meitheamh). (ii) On Thursday of this week we‘ll have another U11 GoGames challenge in which our young Rocksters will display their football skills! Busy times for our squad with games v Firies, Ballyduff, Kilcummin and Milltown!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Here is our U15 Central League (A and B teams) schedule for this week:
(a) U15A…Sunday July 7th v Na Gaeil in Connolly Park. Yes, a disappointing start to our Central League campaign! Unfortunately, we went down by a single point…2-9 to 2-8. We were trailing by 0-5 at one stage in the 1st half but stormed back into the game in the 2nd half before being pipped late on by that single point. However, our lads showed great heart as shown by their brilliant 2nd half fightback. The Rock squad: Jayden O’Dowd; Mark Riordan, Óran O’Donoghue, Ryan O’Carroll; Fionn Cotter, Eoin Mangan, David Hobbert; Jamie Casey, Darragh Lyons; Hawlie Cotter, Harry Murphy, Ryan O’Flatherty; Danny Lane, Jack Delaney, Denis Brassil; Joe de Barra, David Ahern, Kyle Yoxall, Noah Reidy.
(b) U15A…Wednesday July 10th v Laune Rangers in Connolly Park. Well played, boys!
(c) U15B Boys…Friday July 12th v Laune Rangers in Killorglin. Fingers crossed!
(d) And on Wednesday evening July 17th we’ll travel west…siar amach go Gallarus…to take on An Ghaeltacht. Gach ádh ar ár mbuachaillí!
NB: As always watch out for group messages for fixture and training updates.
(ii) Continued good wishes to our two North Kerry U14 development squad players, Daniel Lane and Mark O’Riordan.
(iii) Good wishes to the Tralee District footballers. (G.Hobbert/T.McMahon)

MINORS: (i) On Monday last (8th) our minors gave a good account of themselves in the Keanes SupervaluFootball Championship quarter final v Ballymac. Imríodh an cluiche i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí! (ii) Minor training takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays (in the gym) and Fridays except when we have a championship game. (Theo Ó Duigín)

UNDER 21: Congratulations to our U12 footballers (and their managers) who won the Ask Acorn Life U21 County Championship (Corn Shéamuis Uí Chofaigh) v Na Breandánaigh in Austin Stack Park last week. These are The Rock heroes who won our club’s 2nd U21 county title:
Ben Quilter; Joey Nagle, Ruairí O’Connell, Luke Ó Cathasaigh; Cian Ó Duilleáin, Ben Murphy (0-1), Seán Óg Brosnan; Cillian Litchfield, Conor Horan (0-1); Daniel Ó Ciarba (1-1), Jordan Kissane (0-3f), Shane Bastible; Paddy Lane (0-4, 2f), Damien Hogan (1-0), Donnacha Sayers; Ronan Carroll, Fionnán Ryan, Pádraig O’Halloran, James Fisher, Seán Heaslip, Mícheál Tansley, Colm de Brún, Ryan O’Driscoll, Thomas Deregee, Seán Moynahan, Noah Townsend, Eimhín Ó Foghlú.
Up The Rock!

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

THANKS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iii) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vi) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Best wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v Armagh in the All-Ireland semi-final. (ii) Comhghairdeachas le hAoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta vAn Mhí. Go n-éirí go geal leo v Ard Mhacha i leathchraobh na hÉireann.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Great Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning i gCathair Sailí. More football at 11am on Sunday next (7th July). Everybody welcome!

CAMPA PEILE: Just a month to go for our club summer camp which will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th (ó 9.30am go dtí 1pm gach lá). Fáilte roimh an domhan is a mháthair!

PEIL FAOI 11: Our usual session will take place at 11am ar an Domhnach (7ú Meitheamh). (ii) This week, on Thursday, we‘ll have another U11 GoGames challenge in which our young Rock stars will display their football skills! Busy times for our squad with games in recent weeks v Firies, Ballyduff and Kilcummin! This week’s game v Milltown has been deferred until later in the season.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training sessions continue on Wednesday, on Friday and on Sunday in preparation for the upcoming Sraitheanna Láir (Central Leagues). Our first and 2nd games in the Central Leagues have been postponed (to be refixed) due to games/training clashing (especially on Wednesdays) with our club under 21 team that’s scheduled to play the county final. (ii) Continued good wishes to our two North Kerry U14 development squad players, Daniel Lane and Mark O’Riordan. (iii) Good wishes to the Tralee District footballers. (Ger Hobbert)

MINORS: Our club minors have training every Monday evening, Wednesday evening (in the gym) and Friday evening. Our first club championship game will be played at home v Ballymacelligott. The date, venue and time has still to be decided. (Theo Ó Duigín)

UNDER 21: Our U21s, having defeated South Kerry in the semi-final of the Ask Acorn Life U21 County Championship in Fitzgerald Stadium, gave a good showing, under the captaincy of Conchúr Ó hÓráin, this Wednesday v Na Breandánaigh in Páirc Aibhistín de Staic. Well done, boys! You did us proud!

Our boys: Mícheál Tansley; Ben Ó Murchú (0-1), Ruairí Ó Conaill, Séamus Ó Bradáin; Joey de Nógla, Cian Ó Duilleáin, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin; Colm de Brún, Conchúr Ó hÓráin (captaen); Dónal Ó Ciarba, Jordan Ó Cíosáin, Seán de Bastábla; Paidí Ó Laighin, Damien Ó hÓgáin, Donnacha Mac an tSaoir; Cillian Litchfield, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Seán Heaslip, Ryan Ó Drisceoil; Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Thomas Deregee, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, Noah Townsend, Eimhín Ó Foghlú. Scorers in the semi-final: Ben Ó Murchú (0-1), Cian Ó Duilleáin (0-1), Colm de Brún (0-1), Dónal Ó Ciarba (0-1), Jordan Ó Cíosáin (1-1; 0-1f), Paidí Ó Laighin (1-4; 0-2f), Damien Ó hÓgáin (0-1). Up The Rock!

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (ii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iv) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige. (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige (vi) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry  on their 0-5 victory over Doire Cholmcille. Bua eile peile? We wish them well in their preparations for the Armagh semi-final match! (ii) Good luck to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta v An Mhí (arís!) this Saturday (6ú). Bua peile eile?

CLUB SENIORS: Good wishes to Greg Horan and his team in their preparations for the championship. Will The Rock be back?

LAOCH AR LÁR: Cuimhnímis ar Mhícheál Ó Muircheartaigh atá imithe chun na síoraíochta! D’ardaigh sé ár gcroí go mion minic lena ghuth spreagúil agus cluichí Gaelacha á gcur os ár gcomhair ar raidió agus ar tv aige. He helped to give us pride in our Irishness…our games, our heritage, our language. What a zest he had for life! His advice to us….when waking in the morning: ‘dúiseacht le dúthracht le breacadh an lae / waking with enthusiasm with the dawn of day’! Suaimhneas sa chré go raibh aige ag ‘Geataí na Glóire.’ Níl an Muircheartach imithe uainn…ach romhainn.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Great Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning in Caherslee. More football at 11am on Sunday next (30th June). Fáilte roimh chách!

CAMPA PEILE: Our club summer camp will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th from 9.30am to 1pm daily. Everybody welcome!

PEIL FAOI 11: Our usual session will take place at 11am ar an Domhnach (30ú Meitheamh). (ii) This week, on Thursday, we‘ll have another U11 GoGames challenge in which our stalwarts will display their football skills!

IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15: Congratulations to two Rock HURLERS, Cillian Litchfield and Haulie Cotter, who had the honour of performing at Féile na nGael (iománaíocht) in Wexford last weekend. A great feat! They were unlucky, however, to have been on the losing side against a strong Birr team in the semi-final of Roinn a Dó. Great to have Kerry hurlers playing in Wexford. ‘Well done’ to Ben and Haulie! Ó, is trua nárbh é an geansaí dubh is ómrach a bhí ar a ndroim acu beirt…if only!

When Kerry won our only senior hurling All-Ireland in 1891, Wexford were runners up! That 1891 hurling final was played on the 28th February 1892 in Clonturk Park (now the home of Dromcondra/Home Farm FC), on the bank of the River Tolka, Dublin. Kerry wore white geansaís in the final with the inscription ‘Up Kerry’ on them and they played in their bare feet! It is interesting to note, according to S.S Ó Conchubhair’s ‘Kilmoyley to the Rescue,’ that ‘the players were obliged to finance their own travel and expenses without County Board assistance.’

Michael Cusack was at that game and said afterwards to a prominent Kerryman: ‘I have never seen a finer exhibition of hurling in all my life. You ought to be proud of Kerry!’ Interestingly, one of those hard-won Kerry (winner’s) medals was found many many years later in a field in County Wexford!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training sessions continue on Wednesday, on Friday and on Sunday in preparation for the upcoming Central League(s). The Central League will commence shortly and, so, boys, keep a look out for group messages. (ii) Continued good wishes to our two North Kerry U14 development squad players, Daniel Lane and Mark O’Riordan. (iii) Best wishes to the Tralee District footballers.

MINORS: Our club minors have training every Monday evening, Wednesday evening (in the gym) and Friday evening. Our first club championship game will be played at home and Ballymac will be our opposition. Date, venue and time still to be decided. (Theo Ó Duigín)

UNDER 21: ‘Well done’ to our U21s who gave of their best in the Ask Acorn Life U21 County Championship semi-final v South Kerry in the county semi-final this Wednesday (26th) in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Our boys: Mícheál Tansley; Seán Heaslip, Ruairí Ó Conaill, Séamus Ó Bradáin; Colm de Brún, Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin; Cillian Litchfield, Dónal Ó Ciarba; Seán de Bastábla, Conchúr Ó hÓráin (captaen), Cian Ó Duilleáin; Paidí Ó Laighin, Damien Ó hÓgáin, Donnacha Mac an tSaoir; Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Jordan Ó Cíosáin, Thomas Deregee, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, Noah Townsend, Eimhín Ó Foghlú. Up The Rock!

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (ii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (iii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (v) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige. (vi) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Best wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v Doire Cholmcille this weekend. Bua eile peile? (ii) Good luck to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Dara Ó Lúing agus Mná na Ríochta v An Mhí this Saturday. Bua peile eile?

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: Our hearts go out to Wayne and his Kerry minors v Doire Cholmcille. Our boys played so well, got brilliant scores, defended like Trojans and played outstanding football in a very sporting manner but, faraor géar, were pipped by that single point!

Briseadh croí for the entire group but what outstanding role models these boys have been for the young footballers of The Kingdom! The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. We’re so proud of them! We’ll wait with interest to see how the Oak Leaf County will fare v The Orchard County i gcraobhchluiche na hÉireann.

CLUB SENIORS: We congratulate Greg Horan and his team on becoming Division 2 League champions. The Greg-led Rockmen will be back in Division 1 next season. The Rock is back!

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: More great Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning. More football at 11am on Sunday next (16th June). Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11: Our usual Sunday session will take place this coming weekend…..11am ar an Domhnach (16ú Meitheamh). (ii) On Thursday last, in phase 2 of the U11 GoGames, we played Laune Rangers and the young men of The Rock played outstandingly! This week, ar an Déardaoin, we challenge Firies and we expect a tough battle from the boys of the Farranfore/Firies area of The Kingdom!

CAMPA PEILE AN CHLUB: The Austin Stack Club summer camp will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th from 9.30am to 1pm daily.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) ‘Well done’ to our Division 1A boys who played good football last weekend. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí! (ii) ‘Well done’ to our U13B boys who played spirited football in the Division 13A County League final on Sunday last. An Charraig Abú!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training sessions were held on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday of last week and our training will continue this week…and during period of the Junior Certificate examinations…in preparation for the upcoming Central League(s).

The Central League(s) will commence later in the month; so, boys, keep a look out for group messages. (It’s good for exam students to take a little break from their studies and kick football …is geall le sos malairt oibre).

Indeed, we eagerly look forward to seeing our lads playing in the Central League and to really enjoying the freedom of laethanta saoire an tsamhraidh!! (ii) Continued good wishes to our two North Kerry U14 development squad players, Dónal Ó Laighin agus and Marcas Ó Ríordáin. (iii) Idir an dá linn, the Tralee District U15 football panel has been at work and, with a number of Rock players involved, has commenced action.

The Tralee District team was scheduled to play a challenge match v St Brendans at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening. Trá Lí Abú! Is ar scáth a chéile a mhairimid! (Ger Hobbert/Tim McMahon)

SCRÚDUITHE: We wish continued success to all our members who are in the middle of school examinations….especially those who are doing the Teastas Sóisearach agus the Ardteist.

FAOI 21: Best wishes to our U21s who, having defeated Kenmare Shamrocks in the Ask Acorn Life U21 County Championship quarter final (2-8 to 1-8), are now preparing for their big challenge v South Kerry in the county semi-final. The game will take place at 7pm on Wednesday June 26th in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

An fhoireann a bhuaigh ar Neidín: Mícheál Tansley; Seán Heaslip, Ruairí Ó Conaill, Séamus Ó Bradáin; Colm de Brún (0-1), Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin; Cillian Litchfield, Dónal Ó Ciarba (0-1); Seán de Bastábla (0-1), Conchúr Ó hÓráin (captaen)(0-1), Cian Ó Duilleáin; Paidí Ó Laighin (1-3, 1f), Damien Ó hÓgáin (1-0), Donnacha Mac an tSaoir; Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Jordan Ó Cíosáin (0-1), Thomas Deregee, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, Noah Townsend, Eimhín Ó Foghlú.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie
BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iv) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (v) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Good luck to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry in their next encounter. (ii) ‘Well done’ to Dara Ó Lúing, le hAoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Tír Chonaill i mBealach Féich. Pointe eile sa mhála acu!!

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors on their fine win v Roscommon in Cusack Park, Ennis, on Saturday last and good luck to them in their upcoming big big challenge v Doire Cholmcille. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. We’re so proud of them! Mayo and Armagh wait in the wings!

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CAMPA SAMHRAIDH:
The Austin Stack Club summer camp will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th from 9.30am to 1pm daily. Fáilte roimh chailíní, chomh maith.

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9/11:
Once again, great Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning. More football at 11am on Sunday next (9th June). Bí linn! Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11:
(i) Our usual Sunday session will take place this coming weekend…..11am ar an Domhnach (9ú Meitheamh).
(ii) Phase 2 of the U11 GoGames programme commenced on Thursday last. We travelled all the way to Rathmore and had some excellent games. We will have games every Thursday evening for the next few weeks….real football action!

PEIL FAOI 13:
(i) ‘Well done’ to our U13B boys who played great football v Na Gaeil in the Division 13A County League semi-final in Connolly Park on Sunday last.
(ii) The Division 1A lads played v Na Gaeil A in their County League semi-final agus imríodh an cluiche sin i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí!

PEIL FAOI 15:
Another quiet week has gone by for U15 boys. Competition football is now on hold until the Central League begins in late June. Training sessions will continue in preparation for this so watch out for group messages. Best of luck and good wishes to our U15 boys who’re facing state and end-of-year exams in the coming weeks and days.

U15 (Division 2) County League champions: Conor O’Regan; Mark Riordan, Oran O’Donoghue, Fionn Cotter; Ryan O’Carroll, Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons; Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield; Jack Delaney, David Hobbert, Michael Cotter; Danny Lane, Barry Laide, Denis Brassil; David Ahern, Ryan O’Flaherty, Joe de Barra, Noah Reidy, Harry Murphy, Jayden O’Dowd.
Our U15B (Division 9) stars: Barry Laide; Conor Murphy, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy; Mark Riordan, Seán McCannon, Ryan O’Flaherty; Joe de Barra, Fionn Cotter; Tadhg Somers, David Ahern, Liam Swords; Noah Reidy, Kyle Yoxhall, Dean Courtney; Tom Dawson, Eliot Calleja, Ewan Canty, Nathan O’Connor, Ediart Topali, John Riordan, Mark Foley, Joe O’Halloran, Alex O’Flaherty, Séamus Keenan. Coaches: Tim McMahon, Pa Laide, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, Ger Hobbert. (Ger Hobbert)

SCRÚDUITHE:
Best wishes to all our players who are facing school examinations….especially those atá atá tosaithe ar an Teastas Sóisearach agus ar an Ardteist.

FAOI 21:
Well done’ to our U21s who pipped Kenmare Shamrocks in the Acorn Life U21 County Championship quarter final in Kenmare on Wednesday (29th). Result….Kenmare Shamrocks: 1-8; Austin Stack Club U20s: 2-8. Scór leathama: 0-3 v 0-3. The men of The Rock: Mícheál Tansley; Seán Heaslip, Ruairí Ó Conaill, Séamus Ó Bradáin; Cian Ó Duilleáin, Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin; Cillian Litchfield, Colm de Brún, Noah Townsend; Conchúr Ó hÓráin (captaen), Dónal Ó Ciarba; Paidí Ó Laighin, Seán de Bastábla, Damien Ó hÓgáin; Donnacha Mac an tSaoir, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Thomas Deregee, Eimhín Ó Foghlú, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin.

CLUB GEAR:
Club merchandise from O’Neills
Lotto Results 3rd June, 2024
No Jackpot Winner
Next Week’s Jackpot is for €3600

BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (ii) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (v) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (vi) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige

KERRY SENIORS:
(i)Well done’ to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v An Mhí. Nár dhein Joe agus Dylan go diail ar pháirc na himeartha? An-bhua!
(ii) Go n-éirí le Dara Ó Lúing, le hAoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Tír Chonaill i bPáirc Mhic Chumhaill, Bealach Féich, ar an Domhnach beag seo.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17:
Good wishes to Wayne and his Kerry minors as they prepare for their next encounter. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil.

Date for your Diary, Anti-Bullying Workshop:
In an ongoing commitment to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all children who wish to take part in GAA games and activities, the club will host an Anti-Bullying Workshop on Tuesday 11th June next from 7.30-9.30pm. This workshop will be held in Connolly Park and will be facilitated by Colette Murphy, GAA Tutor. This workshop is designed for coaches involved at Juvenile level and it is expected that all Senior Club coaches will attend.
Enquiries to Dr Órlaith Griffin, Children’s Officer.(ChildrensOfficer.austinstacks.kerry@gaa.ie)

MARATÓN:
Well done’ to Under 15 mentor, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, who ran in the Cork City marathon on Sunday last. All funds raised from this fundraising effort will go towards the St. Ita’s and St. Joseph’s School fund; the school is currently fundraising to buy a new bus. Never too late to sponsor him.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Once again, great Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning. More football at 11am on Sunday next (2nd June). Bí linn! Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Our usual Sunday session will take place this coming weekend…..11am ar an Domhnach (2ú Meitheamh). (ii) Another brilliant U11 GoGames session took place on Thursday last. D’imir gach duine go han-mhaith! Well done, boys! We look forward to another good session on Thursday next at 6.30pm.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) On Sunday last (May 26th) our U13B boys challenged Kilcummin in Phase 2 of the County League (Division 13A). Imríodh an cluiche i gCill Chuimín. ‘Well done’ to our boys who did well. (ii) Also, on Sunday last (May 26th) our U13A lads travelled to Kilcummin and played the East Kerry boys in Phase 2 of the County League (Division 1A). Well done, boys! (iii) Training will take place as usual on Tuesday night at the MTU.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) U15 Division 2 County League champions: Conor O’Regan; Mark Riordan, Oran O’Donoghue, Fionn Cotter; Ryan O’Carroll, Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons; Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield; Jack Delaney, David Hobbert, Michael Cotter; Danny Lane, Barry Laide, Denis Brassil; David Ahern, Ryan O’Flaherty, Joe de Barra, Noah Reidy, Harry Murphy, Jayden O’Dowd. Coaches: Tim McMahon, Pa Laide, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, Ger Hobbert.

Our young warriors are now thinking about and planning for the Central League. Up The Rock U15s!!

(ii) The Central League is next on the agenda of our U15B footballers who were unlucky in the County League (Division 9) semi-final. They are now in preparation for the Central League…an tSraith Láir.

The Rock U15B stalwarts: Barry Laide; Conor Murphy, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy; Mark Riordan, Seán McCannon, Ryan O’Flaherty; Joe de Barra, Fionn Cotter; Tadhg Somers, David Ahern, Liam Swords; Noah Reidy, Kyle Yoxhall, Dean Courtney; Tom Dawson, Eliot Calleja, Ewan Canty, Nathan O’Connor, Ediart Topali, John Riordan, Mark Foley, Joe O’Halloran, Alex O’Flaherty, Séamus Keenan.

SCRÚDUITHE: Best wishes to all our players who are facing school examinations….especially those atá ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an Teastas Sóisearach agus ar an Ardteist.

FAOI 17: Our Minors: Olivier Lata; Leon Sweeney, Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek; Rian Walsh, Adam Johnston, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Ó Duigín; Rory Ó Loinsigh, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey; Brian Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Jayden Moriarty; Jake Carmody, David Mullins, Max Grzybowsky, Aodhán Horgan. Bainisteoir: Theo Ó Duigín. Roghnóirí: Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, David Courtney. An Charraig Abú!

FAOI 21: Having defeated Rathmore, our U21s challenged Kenmare Shamrocks and gave a good account of themselves in the Acorn Life U21 County Championship quarter final in Kenmare on Wednesday (29th).

The men of The Rock: Mícheál Tansley; Seán Heaslip, Ruairí Ó Conaill, Séamus Ó Bradáin; Cian Ó Duilleáin, Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin; Cillian Litchfield, Colm de Brún, Noah Townsend; Conchúr Ó hÓráin (captaen), Dónal Ó Ciarba; Paidí Ó Laighin, Seán de Bastábla, Damien Ó hÓgáin; Donnacha Mac an tSaoir, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Thomas Deregee, Eimhín Ó Foghlú, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iii) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vi) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Go n-éirí le Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v An Mhí. (ii) Go n-éirí le Dara Ó Lúing, le hAoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta ina gcéad chluiche mór eile.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: Good wishes to Wayne and his Kerry minors as they prepare for their next encounter. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil.

MARATÓN: Under 15 mentor, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, is preparing to run in the Cork City marathon on Sunday June 2. Sponsorship welcome. All funds raised from this fundraising effort will go towards the St. Ita’s and St. Joseph’s School fund; the school is currently fundraising to buy a new bus.

He intends to wear a blue Kerins-O’Rahilly Club jersey as a friend has promised to give the fund €200 for doing so……unless, dar ndóigh, a member of ANOTHER club tempts him with a better offer! Anois do sheans! Would he run better in a Black‘n’Amber geansaí?

AIMSIR: And, hopefully agus le cúnamh Dé, the weather is improving. ‘Samhradh, samhradh, bainne na ngamhna; thugamar féin an samhradh linn! Samhradh buí na nóinín’ glégeal’; thugamar féin an samhradh linn. Summer, summer, milk of the calves; we have brought the summer in! Yellow summer of clear bright daisies; we have brought the summer in.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 outdoor academy was a great success last Sunday i gCathair Sailí! More of the same at 11am in Caherslee on Sunday next (26th May). Bí linn! Fáilte roimh chách! Some of our youngsters challenged Rathmore at Connolly Park on Sunday last and what exciting enthusiastic football was played!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Another enjoyable U11 GoGames session took place on Thursday last. More great football was played by our boys….skill and determination by all players! Well done, all! We look forward to another interesting outing on Thursday next at 6.30pm. Expect text! (ii) Our usual Sunday session will take place this coming weekend…..11am ar an Domhnach. (Tim McMahon)

PEIL FAOI 13: County League Phase 2….expect text, boys. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Caherslee was the venue for the U15 Division 2 County League final on Wednesday 15th….a mouth-watering contest between Na Stacaigh and Na Mistéalaigh.

The atmosphere started to build as the teams gathered on a beautiful evening…ideal for a football match. Having come up short against this John Mitchel Club team over the last few years in various competitions our boys were feeling pressure!

They were a little nervous, to say the least, especially as they were without a few injured colleagues! Words of advice and encouragement were offered by the coaches and they named a slightly changed team. Then….the ball was in and the game was on! Early exchanges were as expected….hard, fast and tough….but we held our own!

Team captain, Ben Litchfield, led from the front and took our opening point. Midway through the first half Na Mistéalaigh had the upper hand….a Green‘n’Gold goal and some well-taken points had us faoi bhrú damanta. Yes, we were under pressure!

An unfortunate injury to Michael Cotter didn’t help matters but we finally got some good possession late in the half and went into the break just 3 points down. Scór leathama….AdeS 0-5; JM 1-5. We made a great start to the 2nd half and brought the difference down to a single point but again our opposition held out, kept calm, played well and, unfortunately for us, picked off a few more points.

Going on recent results between these two sides it felt like deja vu (as Émile Boirac wrote in 1876) once again; but the last quarter will be remembered by these boys for a while! Hard work, steely determination and great awareness by every player in Black‘n’Amber and, slowly and surely, this tie was brought back to level scores!

Late on, another strong attack from out of defence through the central channel resulted in a high ball landing in the forward line. Full forward Barry Laide was fouled in the process of grabbing the ball in the large square. Peno!

Jamie Casey carefully placed the pigskin, stepped up and took his goal well. In a nervy last few minutes we held on, kept cool heads and achieved a massive victory. A brilliant result!

This victory was a just reward for our young men who have worked hard at their football all year. Maith sibh, a leaideanna na Carraige! Final score…AdeS: 1-12; JM 1-9. Team: Conor O’Regan; Mark Riordan, Oran O’Donoghue, Fionn Cotter; Ryan O’Carroll, Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons; Jamie Casey, Ben Litchfield; Jack Delaney, David Hobbert, Michael Cotter; Danny Lane, Barry Laide, Denis Brassil; David Ahern, Ryan O’Flaherty, Joe de Barra, Noah Reidy. Injured team members: Harry Murphy and Jayden O’Dowd. Coaches for the final: Tim McMahon, Pa Laide, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, Ger Hobbert.

(ii) U15 Division 9 semi-final….Killarney Legion B: 5-18; AdeS B: 5-1. Unfortunately, it wasn’t our U15B boys’ night against a strong, athletic and skilful Legion side in Doirín (Little Oak Wood) on Friday 17th May. The Rock boys got off to a dream start with a goal in the opening minutes. The home side then took control, kicking some fine points.

The Rock boys responded with another great goal to restore their 0-3 advantage but Legion powered through the 2nd quarter and held a commanding thirteen point half-time advantage. Half-time score…Legion: 3-10; AdeS: 2-0.

Credit to our boys….they came out fighting in the 2nd half and had reduced the deficit to 0-8 midway through the half. However, as we pushed to further close the gap, Legion got in for a fourth goal and put the result to bed! B’shin caidhp a’ bháis! Captain Kyle and the 25 boys who togged out in the Black’n’Amber, battled to the final whistle, as Rockmen do! Rock Player of the Match: Alex O’Flaherty…he came on and put in a fine display.

Thanks to the referee for his efficient handling of the encounter. We wish the best of luck to Killarney Legion in the final. We will regroup next week and start to prepare for the Central League. The Rock U15Bs: Barry Laide; Conor Murphy, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy; Mark Riordan, Seán McCannon, Ryan O’Flaherty; Joe de Barra, Fionn Cotter; Tadhg Somers, David Ahern, Liam Swords; Noah Reidy, Kyle Yoxhall, Dean Courtney; Tom Dawson, Eliot Calleja, Ewan Canty, Nathan O’Connor, Ediart Topali, John Riordan, Mark Foley, Joe O’Halloran, Alex O’Flaherty, Séamus Keenan. On the plus side, all 25 players who togged out were given the opportunity to have a run on the pitch and all got experience of a divisional semi-final. Thanks to our faithful fans! (Ger Hobbert)

SCHOLARSHIP: Best wishes to our members who are preparing for their ‘cúpla seachtain ag labhairt na Gaeilge’ in the Gaeltacht. Guímid gach rath orthu.

GCC: (i) ‘Well done’ to Gaelcholáiste junior footballers, Ellen Ní Luasaigh agus Emer Ní Dhuilleáin ina measc, who have recently won Munster medals and brought home Corn na Mumhan. Tá Club na Stacach bródúil astu! (ii) Agus comhghairdeachas ollmhór lenár

FAOI 17: Our Minors: Olivier Lata; Leon Sweeney, Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek; Rian Walsh, Adam Johnston, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey; Brian Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Jayden Moriarty; Jake Carmody, David Mullins, Max Grzybowsky, Aodhán Horgan. Bainisteoir: Theo Ó Duigín. Roghnóirí: Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, David Courtney. An Charraig Abú! (Theo Ó Duigín)

FAOI 21: ‘Well done’ to our U21s who gave of their best in their first round game in the county championship v Rathmore Wednesday (22nd). Imríodh an cluiche i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (ii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige; (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (iv) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige; (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (vi) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa.

SCÓR: Comhghairdeachas le rinceoirí An Spá a bhuaigh All-Ireland eile!

KERRY SENIORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v Monaghan i Staid an Ghearaltaigh. (ii) ‘Well done’ to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Cork. (iii) Comhbhrón le iománaithe Chiarraí v Uíbh Fhailí.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: Heart-felt sympathies to Michael Tansley (cúl báire), Daniel Kirby (10), Paddy Lane and their Kerry colleagues v Tír Eoghain in Sunday’s All-Ireland final i bPort Laoise. They gave of their best! It wasn’t to be!

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors who performed brilliantly v Cork in the Munster final. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen)(1-1), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill (1-5: 0-3 frees, 1-0 penalty), Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. Maith sibh, a Wayne agus a leaideanna na Carraige! A proud day for The Rock!

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 outdoor academy was a great success last Sunday i gCathair Sailí! More of the same at 11am in Caherslee on Sunday next (18th May). Bí linn! Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Our trip to the U11 Kilmacud (Na Crócaigh) Tournament took place on Sunday last and what a great outing our youngsters and their mentors had! It was a wonderful festival of football involving many top teams from various GAA clubs around the country.

The games took place at University College Dublin; we wonder if some of our lads will enrol and study there in a few years! 25 of our boys made the journey, had a great time and played really great caid! All arrived home safely, TG….happy and tired! Buíochas mór leis na meantóirí flaithiúla cróga a thóg ár bpeileadóirí go Baile Átha Cliath.

(ii) Another enjoyable U11 GoGames session took place on Thursday last. We welcomed Milltown to our Connolly Park HQ. Brilliant football was played by our boys….skill, accuracy, combination play and determination were hallmarks of The Rock players! Well done, all! We look forward to another interesting outing on Thursday next at 6.30pm. Expect text!

(iii) Our usual Sunday session will take place this coming weekend…..11am ar an Domhnach. (Tim McMahon)

PEIL FAOI 13: Action resumed on Sunday last after our mini-break and we played in the County League Phase 2. Expect text, boys. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU.

PEIL FAOI 15: Another positive week for this group of young men! (i) On May Day we welcomed An Ghaeltacht to Connolly Park for the semi-final of the County League (Division 2). A slow/poor opening few minutes by us allowed the Gaeltacht boys to take a 7 points to 2 lead in the opening quarter.

Then a well-worked goal by Harry Murphy brought us right back into the tie. Micheal Cotter pointed a number of well-taken free kicks which gave us the advantage as we approached half-time. The teams were evenly matched throughout the 2nd half and a mighty goal by Barry Laide gave us a nice lead entering the final stages. Thankfully, we courageously and determinedly withstood a strong late rally by imreoirí láidre na Gaeltachta and we took the win. An scór…AdeS: 2-13; Gaeltacht: 0-15. Bua breá agus…and with it a place in the Division 2 final.

(ii) On Friday evening last we travelled to Listry to take part in this year’s U15 Féile Peile. We were drawn to play against An Ghaeltacht (arís!) in our opening match. It was a 20-minute game that was played at a fast and furious pace and was a tense affair. Thankfully, we were strong, we played well and we grabbed the spoils again. This meant that we had qualified for the semi-finals. A coin was tossed to determine who would proceed to the semi-finals as group winners.

Unfortunately, Lady Luck didn’t smile on us as it was the Keel/Listry lads who headed for Austin Stack Park the following morning as group winners. Saturday was a positive experience for our young lads making their way in the game. We took to the playing pitch in Austin Stack Park as deserving runners-up in our group; we were among the top underage footballers in the county.

We faced Firies in the opening game of the day. The first half was ‘tight’ and, ag am sosa, Firies just edged it on the scoreboard. Unfortunately, in the second half we had some bad luck when the leather sphere that seemed to be goal-bound just deflected off the upright; then a few players suffered injuries; sometimes things just don’t go our way! Mí-ádh! Firies took the laurels….AdeS:1-1; Firies: 0-8. Congratulations to the final winners.

(iii) Our Division 9 team was busy training during the week in preparation for the County League semi-final v Killarney Legion. Good luck, boys!

(iv) The big one! The Division 2 final v the John Mitchel Club boys. Keep an eye out on Club website and social media for match details. Please come out and support this young Rockie team in a town derby County League final! Thanks to our faithful fans! (Ger Hobbert)

IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15: Though unsuccessful in Féile Peile Chiarraí, two Rock lads, Ben Litchfield and Haulie Cotter, will compete in the All-Ireland Féile Iománaíochta in Wexford on 22nd June. Go n-éirí go geal leo!

PEIL FAOI 16: The Rock was well represented by Alex Touhy and Rory Ó Loinsigh in the recent exciting Kerry U16 football squad game v Laois. Maith sibh, a leaideanna!

SCHOLARSHIP: Best wishes to our members who are preparing for their ‘cúpla seachtain ag labhairt na Gaeilge’ in the Gaeltacht. Guímid gach rath orthu.

AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Gaelcholáiste juniors win Munster final! Éacht agus mórghaisce déanta ag foireann peile sóisearaí na mban i nGaelcholáiste Chiarraí! Buaicphointe na Mumhan bainte amach acu!

Thugadar Corn na Mumhan abhaile leo ar an 26ú Aibreáin. Ba bhua stairiúil é don scoil agus ceithre chúl agus naoi bpointe den scoth faighte acu in aghaidh fhoireann chumasach Chill Fhíonáin. B’iad Ellen Ní Luasaigh agus Emer Ní Dhuilleáin na Stacaigh bhródúla ar an bpainéal. Moladh mór tuillte acu agus borradh tagtha faoi spórt na mban i GCC! (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)

FAOI 17: Our Minors (U17) played away to Laune Rangers on Monday last (6th) in the last group game of the Central League. Well done, boys, on a good performance! Panel: Olivier Lata; Leon Sweeney, Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek; Rian Walsh, Adam Johnston, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey; Brian Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Jayden Moriarty; Jake Carmody, David Mullins, Max Grzybowsky, Aodhán Horgan. Bainisteoir: Theo Ó Duigín. Roghnóirí: Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, David Courtney. An Charraig Abú! (T.Ó Duigín)

FAOI 21: Good wishes to our U21s in their first round game in the county championship in Connolly Park on May 22nd (Wednesday) v Rathmore.

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GO RAIBH MAITH AGAIBH: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa; (ii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (iii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige; (iv) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (v) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige (vi) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige.

KERRY SENIORS: Best wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v Monaghan i Staid an Ghearaltaigh. Good luck to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta in their next important game.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: Mór-chomhghairdeachas le Michael Tansley (cúl báire), Daniel Kirby (10), Paddy Lane and their Kerry colleagues v An Mhí in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday last i Staid Semple. Our Rock boys did well agus b’iontach an bua a bhí acu…..le haon chúilín amháin! Go n-éirí leo sa chraobhchluiche v Tír Eoghain.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors who gave of their best v Cork in last Monday’s Munster final. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. Maith sibh!

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 outdoor academy was a great success last Sunday i gCathair Sailí! More of the same at 11am in Caherslee on Sunday next (12th May). Bí linn! Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Our annual trip to Kilmacud, Dublin, will take place on Sunday next (12th May). Good luck to all travellers…boys and men! God speed! (ii) Another enjoyable U11 GoGames session took place on Thursday last. Well done, all! We look forward to another interesting outing on Thursday next at 6.30pm. Expect text!

PEIL AOI 13: We have now completed Phase 1 of the County League. Both our teams did amazingly well and have taken a one week break from competitive games. Action resumes on Sunday next (May 12th). County League Phase 2…here we come! Expect text, boys. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU. (Tadhg Mac Mathúna)

IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15: Good wishes to two U15 Rock hurlers, Ben Litchfield and Haulie Cotter, who’ll be taking part in the National Féile (Hurling) finals in Wexford on 22nd June. Go n-éirí go geal leo!

PEIL FAOI 15: Last week was a busy week with mixed fortunes! (i) Following a win on Sunday nightthe 28th our Division 9 team was in action again 24 hours later when we hosted Ballymac. We had an exciting game but a strong Ballymac team took the laurels. So, the current state of play is as follows: on Wednesday next (15th) our B team will face Killarney Legion in the Division 9 semi-final. The game will be played in Killarney. Best wishes, boys!

(ii) On Wednesday night the 1st our Division 1 team travelled to Listry to take on Keel/Listry in a must wingame to remain in Division 1. Following a poor opening few minutes, after which we trailed by 6 points, we finally got going and upped our game! At the half-time break we were 6 points to the good! A great comeback! We looked forward to the 2nd half! We started with gusto (le flosc agus le fonn) and an early point gave us a 7 point lead but, unfortunately, the strong Keel/Listry boys reorganised themselves and picked away at our hard-earned lead; eventually ag deireadh thiar thall, the Ciarraí Láir lads were winners by 2 points. Croíthe briste! So, the current state of play is as follows: our A team has been scheduled to face An Ghaeltacht in the Division 2 semi-final this Wednesday evening (8th) in our own Connolly Park. Thanks to our faithful supporters. (Ger Hobbert)

PEIL FAOI 16: The Rock was well represented by Alex Touhy and Rory Ó Loinsigh in the recent exciting Kerry U16 football squad game v Laois. Maith sibh, a leaideanna!

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.

AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Best wishes to peileadóirí ban GCC in their preparations for their upcoming Munster semi-final. Tá beirt Stacach, Ellen Ní Luasaigh agus Emer Ní Dhuilleáin, ar an bpainéal. Go n-éirí go geal leo! Tá an dáta fós le socrú. (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)

PEIL FAOI 17: Our Minors (U17) played away to Laune Rangers on Monday last (6th) in the last group game of the Central League. Well done, boys, on a good performance! Panel: Olivier Lata; Leon Sweeney, Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek; Rian Walsh, Adam Johnston, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey; Brian Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Jayden Moriarty; Jake Carmody, David Mullins, Max Grzybowsky, Aodhán Horgan. Bainisteoir: Theo Diggin. Roghnóirí: Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, David Courtney. An Charraig Abú! (T.Ó Duigín)

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

THANKS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (ii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa; (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (iv) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (vi) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige.

KERRY SENIORS: ‘Well done’ to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry in Cusack Park v Clare, ‘well done’ to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Port Láirge and sympathies to the senior hurlers of Kerry v Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup competition.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: Mór-chomhghairdeachas le Michael Tansley (cúl báire), Daniel Kirby (10), Paddy Lane and their Kerry colleagues v Cork in the Munster Final on Wednesday. Bua iontach!

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors v Cork in the Munster championship. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (captain), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. Maith sibh!

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 outdoor academy was a great success last Sunday i gCathair Sailí! The 3rd outdoor session of ‘24 will take place Caherslee at 11am on Sunday next (5th May).  Come along, boys, and enjoy another great Sunday morning football session. Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Brilliant U11 GoGames football was played on Thursday last v Ballymac. Well done, all! We look forward to another interesting outing on Thursday next at 6.30pm. Expect text! (ii) We’re all eagerly looking forward to our annual trip to Kilmacud, Dublin, on the 12thMay. (iii) And Football-For-Fun will continue at 10.50am on Sunday next (5ú Bealtaine) in Caherslee. Last Sunday’s session was very much enjoyed by all.

FAOI 13: Our boys are enjoying their County League matches. All are looking forward to our next game. Expect text. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU.

IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15: ‘Well done’ to two U15 Rock boys, Ben Litchfield and Haulie Cotter, who hurled v Ballyheigue and won the Division 1 U15 Féile final. They’ve booked their place in the National Féile finals in Wexford. Go n-éirí go geal leo!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) County League Division 9B…AdeS B: 5-8; Ardfert B: 2-4. Congratulations to our U15B team on qualifying for a County League semi-final after another fine victory. The game was played in Ardfert on Sunday last (28th). The match had many of the hallmarks of the last outing (sa Ghaeltacht), a game in which our boys had control throughout and moved up the gears in the second half as required and were comfortable in their play and were deserving winners.

Thanks to Ardfert for arranging the match at short notice and thanks to the referee for his handling of the game. ‘Well done’ to our match captain, Seán, and to all the boys who gave of their ‘almighty best.’ That was another excellent team performance. Bhí spiorad agus anam sna himreoirí. ‘Well done’ to the returning Alex O’Flaherty who is a great addition to the squad. The Rock Player of the Match: Diarmuid Hennessy who was a colossus in defence.

(ii) The final group game was played on Monday last (29th) in Connolly Park v Ballymac. Well done, boys! The U15Bs: Alex O’Flaherty, Conor Hanafin, Conor Murphy, David Ahern (1-3), Dean Courtney, Diarmuid Hennessy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Calleja (0-1), Ewan Canty, Fionn Cotter, Jaden Kareem, Jayden O’Dowd, Joe Barry (2-3), Kyle Yoxhall (2-1), Liam Swords, Mark Foley, Nathan O’Connor, Oisín Cotter, Seán McCannon, Tadhg Somers, Tom Dawson. We are now unbeaten after 4 rounds of the County League Division 9B. An Charraig Abú! (Ger Hobbert)

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Like to improve your Irish in the West Kerry Gaeltacht? Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.

AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Comhghairdeachas ó chroí le peileadóirí ban GCC. D’éirigh leis an bhfoireann shinsearach peile, le Stacaigh Ellen Ní Luasaigh agus Emer Ní Dhuilleáin ar bord, buachaint ar An Port Nua/Tulach Sheasta/Newport, Contae Thiobraid Árann, i gcluiche leathcheannais na Mumhan. Bhuaigh siad le farasbarr de 6-0 (9-6 go 3-6). Éacht agus mórghaisce gan aon agó…ar aghaidh leo anois go cluiche ceannais na Mumhan (dáta le deimhniú)! (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)

PEIL FAOI 17: Our minors have two games played in the Central League. Our 1st outing was against Churchill at home in Connolly Park with a very young team. Though unsuccessful on the scoreboard, they put up a great show against older players and one couldn’t fault their brave efforts.

Our 2nd minor game was against a strong Ballymac team and, again, we were on the wrong side of the result. However, lining out with 11 minors in their first year is a daunting task but it is a great learning experience for them. Taithí a dhéanann máistreacht.

We played our 3rd match on Monday last v Laune Ranger ar an bPoc (i gCill Orglan). Painéal na Carraige: Leon Sweeney; Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek, Rian Walsh; Ben Litchfield, Fionnán Ryan, Adam Johnston; Alex Touhy, Liam O’Connell; Harry Murphy, Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Tomás O’Connell, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch; Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Darragh Lyons. An bhainistíocht: Theo Ó Duigín, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy. (Theo Ó Duigín)

CLUB MERCHANDISE: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

THANKS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige; (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (iii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa; (iv) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (v) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige.

IMREOIRÍ SINSEARACHA CHIARRAÍ: Good wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, (Joey) and Kerry in Cusack Park v Clare, ‘well done’ to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Corcaigh and ‘well done’ to the senior hurlers v Down in the Joe McDonagh Cup competition.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: ‘Well done’ to Michael Tansley (cúl báire), Daniel Kirby (12), Paddy Lane and their Kerry colleagues v Cork in the Munster Final on Wednesday (Lá Bealtaine).

CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors v Cork on Tuesday last. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (8)(captain), Fionnán Ó Riain (2), Rónán Ó Cearúill (14), Gavin Ó Cathasaigh (19), (Ryan Ó Drisceoil).

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 outdoor academy was a great success last Sunday ar fhéar glas Chathair Sailí! The 3rd outdoor session of ‘24 will take place Caherslee at 11am on Sunday next (28st April). Come along, boys, and enjoy another great Sunday morning football session. Fáilte roimh chách!

PEIL FAOI 10: Next SATURDAY will be a big day for our Under 10 group because we’ll be giving a big Rock welcome to the footballers of Monaleen (Limerick). Graham O’Connell, one of our former stars, will be bringing his new club’s Under 10 boys to Connolly Park; this will be a very special occasion. The games will commence at 11am. (Tim McMahon)

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Brilliant U11 GoGames football was played last week in Killorglin v Laune Rangers. We had a lovely trip to Puck and were part of an exciting game of the proverbial two halves. We played against a strong breeze in the first half and held our own! We played outstandingly with energetic marathon-like running, highly efficient tackling and Joe-Dylan-Armin-like support play in true Rock fashion!

However, we conceded an unfortunate goal just before half-time which meant that we had an even a bigger challenge sa dara leath. An scór ag leatham….Raonaithe na Leamhna: 1-6; AdeS: 0-1. Ooops!

We started the 2nd period very strongly, we greatly dominated play and, with great determination and courage, we kept Rangers pinned back. Our super-human efforts got us back on level terms with the Launesiders but, try as we might, we couldn’t get our noses in front.

Then, in one of their rare attacks, the Cill Orglan warriors scored a decisive goal. Our boys never gave up, however, as is the custom with Black‘n’Amber teams, and we got back on level terms once again but….faraor, ochón agus mo bhrón….the opposition kicked the winning point with three minutes remaining ar uaireadóir an réiteora. Briseadh croí! Cad eile?

It has to be stated clearly, though, that our boys are undoubtedly improving all the time….session by session and game by game; they never give up and they fight to the end.

Final score…AdeS: 1-9; Laune Rangers: 2-7. Scorers: Danny (1-4), Harry (0-3) and Ben (0-2). Well done, lads….we learn from our experience and we look forward to the next encounter. Well done, all! Another exciting GoGames outing has been scheduled for this Thursday at 6.30pm.

Expect text, boys! (Tim McMahon/Colm Ó Mongáin) (ii) And Football-For-Funwill continue at 10.50am on Sunday next (28ú Aibreán) in Caherslee. Last Sunday’s session was very much enjoyed by all. And the swallows seem to have brought fine weather from their winter homes in South Africa! (Colm Ó Mongáin)

PEIL FAOI 13: Yes, a great start to our U13 season was made by our Rock boys against Na Mistéalaigh. We’re delighted to have got two good victories in the County League. Tá an tús maith déanta; anois leanaimis leis an dea-obair! We are looking forward to our next game….expect text. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU. (Micko Horan)

IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15: ‘Well done’ to two U15 Rock boys, Ben Litchfield and Haulie Cotter, who hurled v Ballyheigue in the U15 Féile final. Ambaiste, ach tá iománaithe ar an gCarraig i gcónaí!

PEIL FAOI 15: The past week has been a successful one for this group of players…three league games and three victories!

(i) On the 15th our U15B boys continued their winning ways with a hard-fought but well-deserved victory over Kilcummin in Connolly Park. A very even opening meant that there was very little between the teams. Kilcummin had the better of the 2nd quarter and edged ahead.

However, a Rock goal just before the interval levelled matters before half-time….1-2 to 0-5. A strong third quarter, in which we scored 1-3 without reply, proved to be the winning of the game for the home team.

Zealous defending kept the visitors scoreless until the closing stages of the half when a late goal and point made the Rock boys sweat a little before victory was assured! Scór deiridh…AdeS B: 2-5; Cill Chuimín B: 1-6.

Thanks to the Kilcummin boys and mentors for a keen sporting contest. Mórbhuíochas do mheantóir foirne, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, a ghlac le feadóg an réiteora in am an ghátair agus a cothrom na Féinne don dá fhoireann.

‘Well done’ to our match captain, Joe, and to all the boys. Special mention of Jaden Kareem on his debut for the Austin Stack Club: welcome on board, Jaden. The Rock Player-of-the-Match was Eliot Calleja who made a pivotal match-winning contribution with two great goals.

Foireann Faoi 15B: Conor Murphy; Conor Hanafin, David Ahern (0-1), Dean Courtney; Diarmuid Hennessy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Calleja (2-0); Ewan Canty, Jayden O’Dowd; Jaden Kareem, Joe Barry (0-2), John Riordan; Kyle Yoxhall, Liam Swords (0-1), Mark Foley; Mark Riordan (0-1), Nathan O’Connor, Oisín Cotter, Seán McCannon, Tadhg Somers, Tom Dawson. (Dan Ahern)

(ii) On the 17th our Division 1A team played away (ar an gCillín) to local rivals, Na Gaeil. Powerful performances by every player, right from the throw in, ensured that we took control of the game early on. The intensity didn’t drop throughout the 60 minutes and that was a massive improvement on the previous Sunday’s loss to Laune Rangers. The boys were really switched on for this one! Scór deiridh….Na Gaeil: 1-5; AdeS A: 5-10.

The players: Conor O’Regan; Mark O’Riordan, Darragh Lyons, Oran O’Donoghue; David Hobbert, Eoin Mangan, Ryan O’Carroll; Harry Murphy, Ben Litchfield (captaen); Jamie Casey, Michael Cotter, Barry Laide; Danny Lane, Jack Delaney, Jayden O’Dowd; David Ahern, Ryan O’Flaherty, Noah Reidy, Denis Brassil.

(ii) Our U15B boys maintained their 100% record with another fine performance and a great win in aghaidh na Gaeltachta in the stunning setting of Gallaras on the shore of Cuan Ard na Caithne (Smerwick) on the 18th April.

On winning the toss, the Stack Club boys played with the wind in the first half and had the better of the exchanges, though some wayward shooting and careless passing meant that the home team was still very much in the game.

A couple of goals before half-time gave The Rock boys a healthy seven point lead as they turned to face the elements in the second half. Scór leathama….AdeS: 3-7; An Ghaeltacht: 1-6.

A couple of astute positional switches paid off handsomely for The Rock as, once again, a powerful third quarter put the game beyond the home team’s reach. Credit to our boys!

They never let up and with tenacious tackling and delightful forward play, right to the final whistle, they ran out deserved and emphatic winners. Mórbhuíochas leis an nGaeltacht for a fine game and thanks to the referee for his efficient handling of the encounter.

‘Well done’ to our match captain, Jayden, and to all the boys on another excellent team performance. The Rock Player-of-the-Match: Seán McCannon who was excellent at wing back and immense at centre back! An scór deiridh i nGallaras….AdeS B: 6-13; An Ghaeltacht B: 1-09. These boys have earned a few days R&R after their week’s efforts. Foireann B na Carraige: Conor Murphy; David Ahern, Diarmuid Hennessy, Eliot Calleja (1-0); Ewan Canty (0-1), Fionn Cotter (1-0), Jayden O’Dowd (0-1); Joe Barry (0-3), Joe O’Halloran; Kyle Yoxhall (1-0), Liam Swords (0-2), Nathan O’Connor (2-0); Noah Reidy (1-4), Oisín Cotter, Seán McCannon, Tom Dawson (0-2).

Training continues on Sunday evening. Encouraging signs for these two teams! Hopefully, these boys will keep up the hard work! We’ve had no competitive games this week but, as always, keep watching out for group messages for information. (Ger Hobbert)

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Like to improve your Irish in the West Kerry Gaeltacht? Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.

TRALEE CBS: What a year The Green U17 football team had! They won the Dunloe Cup (Kerry PPS U17 ‘A’ Football); they defeated Intermediate School Killorglin in the final.

They won the Frewen Cup (Munster PPS U17’A’ football); they defeated Coláiste Phádraig, Oileán Ciarraí, in the final. Ronan Carroll was captain of the Frewen Cup team agus b’é Damien McLoughlin fisió na foirne. Tá siad ag ceiliúradh i gcónaí!

PEIL FAOI 17: Having overcome Listowel Emmets and An Spá (Cill Airne) in Division 1 of the County League, all didn’t go well for our minors v Kenmare in the semi-final i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Foireann na Carraige: Leon Sweeney; Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek, Rian Walsh; Ben Litchfield, Fionnán Ryan, Adam Johnston; Alex Touhy, Liam O’Connell; Harry Murphy, Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Tomás O’Connell, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch; Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Darragh Lyons. An bhainistíocht: Theo Diggin, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

THANKS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (ii) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige; (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (iv) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa; (v) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (vi) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige.

SINSIR na RÍOCHTA: ‘Well done’ to Joe, Dylan, Armin and Kerry v Cork on Saturday. And ‘well done’ to Aoife agus Mná na Ríochta v Tiobraid Árann. Best wishes to the senior hurlers v Down (1pm on Sunday in Tralee) in the Joe McDonagh Cup competition.

CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: ‘Well done’ to Michael Tansley (cúl báire), Daniel Kirby (12) and Paddy Lane (he came on in 26th minute) v Cork.

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PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our outdoor academy for the Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 boys was a great success last Sunday. It was good to see our youngsters enjoying real football on real green grass!! The 2nd outdoor session of 2024 will take place Caherslee at 11am on Sunday next (21st April). Come along, boys, and enjoy another brilliant morning’s football agus, mar is gnách, new players welcome.

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Brilliant U11 GoGames football was played on Thursday last ag Club na nGael ar an gCillín. Well done, all! Another exciting GoGames outing has been scheduled for this Thursday at 6.30pm. Expect text, a dhaoine óga! (ii) And Football-For-Fun will continue at 10.50am on Sunday next (21ú Aibreán) in Caherslee. Last Sunday’s session was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Let’s pray for fine weather! (Colm Ó Mongáin)

FAOI 13: Yes, a great start to our U13 season was made by our Rock boys against Na Mistéalaigh. We were delighted to have got two good victories in the County League. Tá an tús maith déanta; anois leanaimis leis an obair mhaith! We are looking forward to our next game….expect text. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU. (Micko Horan)

FAOI 15: Another busy week for the U15boys with training sessions, district/development squad trials and County League games! (i) (a) On Sunday last (14th) our Division 1A team hosted Laune Rangers in Connolly Park. It was an exciting and entertaining encounter in which we had our downs and our ups….and our downs!!

Following a bright start in the opening minutes, during which we lead after scoring from a well-taken free kick, we unfortunately found ourselves on the back foot for the rest of the half. With the aid of the strong wind as well as playing good football Laune Rangers lead by 0-8 ag am sosa…1-6 to 0-1.

It was an anxious sos for the mentors but they spoke with confidence, gave great encouragement to the players agus d’éist na himreoirí go haireach leo. Things started to click for us after the restart.

Strong fielding at midfield ensured that our boys were able to work the ball well and give valuable possession to the hard-working forwards who took their scores. By midway through the half we were back on level terms…a really great comeback! What heart!

And our boys were ‘motoring’ well but…ach, faraor, ochón agus mo bhrón…Laune Rangers scored an unfortunate goal as the match reached the closing stages. Yes, we replied again and brought it back to a one-point game but, unfortunately for us, the final whistle sounded too soon. We were pipped! Another topple at Becher’s Brook!

Congratulations to Laune Rangers on their win, thanks to Billy Lacey (a former Rock underage hurler) for doing his refereeing duties with impartiality and ‘well done’ to all our players for a massive heroic effort.

(b) On Wednesday last (17th) we played away to Na Gaeil in Division 1A of the County League. Well done on a great effort, boys! Beidh scéal an chluiche againn an tseachtain seo chugainn. (ii) (a) It’s a big busy week for our B boys. On Monday last (15th) our Division 9 team hosted Kilcummin. Well played, boys! Beidh scéal an chluiche sin againn an tseachtain seo chugainn.

(b) We have been scheduled to play v An Ghaeltacht this Thursday (18th) in a Division 9 game and, so, we’re on the road again…ar an mbóthar arís! (iii) And a training session is planned for this Friday (19th) on the Astroturf pitch up in the MTU. Buachaillí Faoi 15B na Carraige: Conor Murphy; David Ahern, Dean Courtney, Diarmuid Hennessy (captain na foirne); Eliot Calleja, Fionn Cotter, Jayden O’Dowd; Joe Barry, Joe O’Halloran; John Riordan, Kyle Yoxhall, Liam Swords; Mark Foley, Mark Riordan, Noah Reidy, Oisín Cotter, Ryan O’Flaherty, Seán McCannon, Tom Dawson. (Ger Hobbert)

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Interested in a grant to help you to spend time improving your Irish in the West Kerry Gaeltacht? Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.

FAOI 17: Our minors challenged and overcome Listowel Emmets and An Spá (Cill Airne) in Division 1 of the County League and everyone in the club was delighted to see them in action v Kenmare in the semi-final ar an 8ú Aibreán. Imríodh an leathchraobh i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Once again, we witnessed our great team spirit, our tireless efforts and our skilful use of the leather sphere! Well done, boys!

Foireann na Carraige: Leon Sweeney; Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek, Rian Walsh; Ben Litchfield, Fionnán Ryan, Adam Johnston; Alex Touhy, Liam O’Connell; Harry Murphy, Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Tomás O’Connell, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch; Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Darragh Lyons. An bhainistíocht: Theo Diggin, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell.

FAOI 18: Our great Rock minor team of 1969: Jo Jo Parker; John Crean, John Joe Naughton, Brendan Mangan; Ger O’Keeffe, Noel Kelter, Eddie O’Connor; John O’Keeffe (captain), Pat Dowling; Michael Sugrue, Ger Power, Tommy Kennington; Terry McSweeney, Ciarán Sugrue, Fergus Dillon; Timmy Clifford, Niall Murphy, Tony O’Keeffe, Ger McNamara, George Dineen, Pat McElligott, Rory McSweeney. Bainisteoir: Jackie Parker. That was the 1st County Championship win for The Rock. Bhuadar ar Néidín…3-12 go 2-5. Éacht agus mórghaisce!
Could we win our 3rd minor championship final in 2024?

SCÓR: Tralee’s Helen Uí Shiochrú (aithriseoireacht) was unlucky in the Senior Scór Munster Final that took place in Newport, County Tipperary, on Saturday last.

CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

THANKS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige; (ii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (iii) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige; (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (v) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vi) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh.

SINSIR na RÍOCHTA: Good wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry v Cork on Saturday.

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PEIL FAOI 7, 8, 9: Action for our Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 boys will take place in Caherslee at 11am on Sunday next (14th April). Fáilte roimh chách….new players welcome.

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Following recent postponed GoGamesfootball v Na Mistéalaigh agus v Cnoc na hEaglaise due to inclement weather…rain, rain and more rain…the U11 season swings into serious action this Thursday (11th) at 6.30pm as our boys head for Killeen to take on Na Gaeil. (ii) And we’re pleased to announce that Football-For-Fun will continue at 10.50am on Sunday next in Caherslee. Aililiú! Let’s pray for fine weather! (Colm Ó Mongáin)

FAOI 13: Our Under 13 teams had two good wins on Wednesday evening in the field of dreams. They took on and defeated the John Mitchel Club U13s. Tús maith, leath na hoibre….a good start to the County League for this very talented bunch. Well done, boys! Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU. (Micko Horan)

FAOI 15: Our competition season has finally got underway; both teams were in action on Wednesday of last week (3rd). (i) The U15 boys (Division 1A) did well v Kilcummin at home in Connolly Park. We started the game well and played great football but missed numerous goal opportunities in the first half. Having played with a breeze we lead….0-9 to 0-2….at half-time.

The second half was a keenly contested game and the undoubted star of the show was Noah Reidy who scored 4 David Clifford-like goals. Kilcummin got into the game, fought hard, gave of their best but, i ndeireadh na dála, the better team won. Result…AdeS: 4-11; Cill Chuimín: 3-6.

Well done, boys! Scorers: Noah Reidy (4-0), Harry Murphy (0-4), Danny Lane (0-2), Barry Laide (0-1), Jack Delaney (0-1), Hawlie Cotter (0-1), Darragh Lyons (0-1), Eoin Mangan (0-1). (Pa Laide) (ii) Our other U15 boys played their County League (Division 9A) match in beautiful senic Glenbeigh. These determined boys made a winning start to their County League campaign in a gripping contest i bPáirc na nGael, Gleann Beithe. The hosts made a fast start on their home pitch and dominated the early exchanges and that resulted, ní nach ionadh, in a series of fine points and a well-taken goal. The Rock boys faced a challenge!

The game could easily have run away from our boys but they hung in and, as the half wore on, they opened their own account with a couple of nice well-taken points. The half-time score…GGC B: 1-7; AdeS B: 0-2. Serious!

The second half started with a mini-explosion as the Black‘n’Ambers took control of the game and drove unrelentingly at the home defence with the full intent of clawing back the eight point deficit. In an exhilarating display of attacking football, with a flurry of brilliant points and a couple of cracking goals this objective was achieved within twenty whirlwind minutes. It was a joy to behold!

It was now the Stack Club boys who led as the game entered the closing minutes. Hearts fluttered! The hosts, to their credit, rallied and fought back in an effort to rescue the outcome but, however and to a man, The Rock stood firmly and saw out the game and claimed a memorable victory within a stone’s throw of the Behy River. Toradh…AdeS B: 2-8; Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane B: 1-9.

Thanks to the Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane team for a great sporting contest and ‘well done’ to the groundsmen on the excellent condition of the Glenbeigh pitch. Thanks to the match referee, Thomas Harold, for his handling of the game.

‘Well done’ to our match captain, Diarmuid Hennessy, and to the other eighteen boys who lined out in the ‘Black‘n’Amber. Certainly, a performance of which to be proud! Laoch an chluiche: Seosamh de Barra. Joe gave a powerful display from start to finish….briseann an dúchas trí shúile an chait! Buachaillí Faoi 15B na Carraige: Conor Murphy; David Ahern (0-1), Dean Courtney (1-0), Diarmuid Hennessy (captain)( 0-1); Eliot Calleja, Fionn Cotter, Jayden O’Dowd; Joe Barry (0-1), Joe O’Halloran; John Riordan, Kyle Yoxhall, Liam Swords (0-1); Mark Foley, Mark Riordan (0-1), Noah Reidy (1-3), Oisín Cotter, Ryan O’Flaherty, Sean McCannon, Tom Dawson. (Dan Ahern) (iii) Training sessions continue. As always, boys, keep a watch out for the group messages with details re games and training.

Schedule for Wednesday 10th: our Division 9A boys at home to Kilcummin.
Schedule for Sunday 14th: our Division 1A lads at home to Laune Rangers. Mouth-watering encounters! Can’t wait! (Ger Hobbert)

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.

FAOI 17: (i) Our minors challenged Listowel Emmets on Easter Monday in Listowel and they did really really well. Final score…Lios Tuathail: 1-5; AdeS: 1-15. Well done, boys! (ii) Our minor boys continued their County League Division 1A League campaign with a deserved home win in Connolly Park against The Spa (Cill Airne) on Thursday evening last. The weather conditions were very challenging for both sides with constant wind and rain, as well as a heavy pitch, hampering the contestants. Full credit to both clubs for their best efforts in adverse conditions….maith sibh, a leaideanna!

The Rockies started the game strongly with several early attacks and gained some crucial scores to establish a strong lead…4-6 to 0-3…and they held that lead right up to half-time. Our stalwarts began the second half in an even more determined manner and put The Spa kick outs under relentless pressure and maintained that brú for the rest of the game.

This ultimately resulted in our dominance in possession and on the scoreboard. To their credit, our worthy opponents never gave up and kept fighting to the end. However, our Rockies never lost their grip on the game and ran out worthy winners on a final scoreline of 5-7 to 1-5. An Charraig Abú!

Special mention must go to Leon Sweeney, captain on the night, who deputised in goal as our regular keeper, Olivier Lata, was unavailable. Leon gave an excellent display in very trying conditions. Team…foireann bhuacach na Carraige: Leon Sweeney; Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek, Rian Walsh; Ben Litchfield, Fionnán Ryan, Adam Johnston; Alex Touhy, Liam O’Connell; Harry Murphy, Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Tomás O’Connell, Ben Murphy, Rory Lynch; Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Darragh Lyons.

(iii) Our next outing, the County League Division 1 semi-final, was scheduled for Connolly Park on Monday last (8th) against Kenmare. And, once again, we witnessed our great team spirit and tireless work rate in every area of the pitch in this encounter. Well done, boys! Beidh scéal an chluiche sin againn an tseachtain seo chugainn, LCD. Management team…an bhainistíocht: Theo Diggin, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell. (Morgan O’Connell)

FAOI 18: Our great Rock minor team of 1980: Mike Rohan; Brian Perfect, Mike Crowley, Mike Carroll; Paul Carroll, Richard Prendiville, Mike Counihan (captain); Kieran O’Callaghan, Richard Campbell; Liam Kearns, David Charles, Dermot Sugrue; Damien Dowling, Paul Mullins, Kevin Barry; Pa Carey, Timmy McAuliffe, John Browne, John O’Riordan, Peter Kearns, John O’Shea, Joe McMahon. This outstanding achievement was celebrated on Saturday night last in the clubhouse. Éacht agus mórghaisce!

FEISTEAS CLUB: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

MÓRBHUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (ii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige; (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (iv) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige; (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (iv) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa.

KERRY U17/U20 HURLERS: Sympathies to the Kerry U17 and U20 hurlers who were unlucky in Leinster.

KERRY U17/U20 FOOTBALLERS: Good luck to the Kerry U17 and U20 footballers in their preparations for the Munster championship.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Good wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry in their championship preparations. (ii) Comhbhrón le Dara, le hAoife agus le Mná na Ríochta v Ard Mhacha!

SCÓR: Best wishes to Tralee’s Helen Uí Shiochrú and to The Spa’s set dancers who’ll be performing in the Munster finals of Senior Scór on Saturday at 5pm in Newport Community Centre, County Tipperary.

PEIL FAOI 7: Action for our Under 7 boys will; be at 10am on Sunday (7th April) in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall….all new players welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9: Football for our Under 9 boys will be at 11am on Sunday next (7th April) in the Mounthawk Secondary School Hall.

BUACHAILLÍ FAOI 11: (i) The GoGames that were to be played in Churchill on Thursday last were postponed because of the wet weather….aimsir ainnis fhliuch. We play Na Mistéalaigh at their super complex in Ballyseedy at 6.30pm on this Thursday (4th April).

(ii) Also, Football-For-Fun will continue at 10.50am on Sunday on the Astroturf pitch at CBS, The Green. Hopefully, on the following weekend, we’ll be on the short green grass for a long long summer of action. Aililiú! (Colm Ó Mongáin)

FAOI 13: The U13 lads will be in action arís eile on Friday evening (5th April) at The Green CBS. Seisiún iontach eile peile ag Scoil na Faiche! (Micko Horan)

FAOI 15: (i) Our first competitive outing fell victim to the ongoing poor weather last Wednesday evening and, so, our Division 1 League game v Keel/Listry will have to be played at a later date.

(ii) The Division 9B game v Ardfert was also called off on Saturday. Training sessions took place instead of these games on Wednesday and again on Sunday.

(iii) Hopefully, this week’s fixtures scheduled for Wednesday evening will go ahead. (a) Our Division 1 team is scheduled to be at home v Kilcummin and the Division 9B team is due to make the journey to Glenbeigh. As always, keep a watchout for the group messages with details re games and training. (Ger Hobbert)

SCOLÁIREACHT GHAELTACHTA: Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.

FAOI 17: Our minors challenged Listowel Emmets on Easter Monday in Listowel and they did really really well. Final score….Lios Tuathail: 1-5; AdeS: 1-15. Well done, boys! Our final group game has been scheduled for this Thursday (4th) at our Connolly Park headquarters in aghaidh Spá Chill Airne. And, once again, we expect to see our great team spirit and tireless work rate in every area of the pitch in this important County League (Division 1A) encounter.

Expected team lineout: Olivier Lata; Adam Johnston, Rian Walsh, Tomás O’Connell; Max Grzybowski, Liam O Connell, Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin, Leon Sweeney; Aodhán Horgan, Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan; Tadhg Falvey, Jay Sweeney. Management team: Theo Diggin, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell. An Charraig! Aililiú! (Morgan O’Connell)

MEMBERSHIP: Rock Club membership can be renewed on www.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415

SENIORS: Good luck to The Rock v Na Mistéalaigh on Sunday ag 2pm i mBaile Ó Síoda.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Good wishes to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry in their championship preparations. (iii) Go n-éirí le Mná na Ríochta v Ard Mhacha….Kingdom v Orchard!

MINOR HURLERS: Good wishes to the Kerry U17 hurlers who, having defeated Carlow intier 2 of the Leinster minor championship (1-9 to 1-17), will take on Laois this Saturday (6th) i gContae Laoise.

FEISTEAS CLUB: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie

MÓRBHUÍOCHAS: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa; (ii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (iii) The Brogue (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige; (iv) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (v) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige; (vi) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige.

WHY? Sports news on local radio on Sunday night last: priority was given, in club news, to another code in England and in Scotland before announcing the results of OUR country’s second most important national final(s) in Gaelic football! Was Dublin v Doire and Armagh v Tír Chonaill less important than club games in a faraway place? Why are GAA games playing ‘second fiddle’ on OUR airways? Are we less proud of our own? Náire? Mórtas cine ‘in easnamh’?

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PEIL FAOI 7: Under 7 boys (2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020) will have another great session at 10am next Sunday (31st), Easter Sunday, in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall….all new players welcome.

FAOI 9: The Faoi 9 boys (2015/2016) will be in action once again on Sunday next (31th March) at 11am in the Mounthawk Secondary School Hall.

FAOI 11: Under 11 boys (2013/2014)….next Sunday (31th March) at 11am on the Astroturf pitch at The Green CBS Secondary School. All queries/info on 089 2470791.

AN CHÁISC: Easter greetings to everybody. Cáisc shona daoibh and don’t eat too many Easter eggs!

FAOI 13: Our U13 boys will be in action again this Friday evening (29th March) at The Green CBS. Another enjoyable session coming up! (Micko Horan)

FAOI 15: (i) On bank holiday Monday, March18th, we travelled back west to An Ghaeltacht for their annual tournament. Unfortunately, the weather conditions were dreadful. We won two games and lost one in the round stages but in the afternoon it was decided to cut the competition short.

(ii) On Tuesday we played a challenge match against Castleisland Desmonds in the MTU. Well done, boys!

(iii) A planned challenge game for Sunday 24th v Claregalway had to be cancelled due to the unavailability of a suitable pitch.

(iv) Three great and enjoyable training sessions took place last week….Thursday, Friday and Sunday morning. (v) Our Division 1 boys played away to Keel/Listry on Wednesday and our Division 9B lads played away to Ardfert. Well done, boys!Details of games to be on the What’sApp and, so, keep an eye out for the information. (Ger Hobbert)

FAOI 17: Our U17 Minor Boys continued their County League Division 1A League on Sunday evening last with a hard-fought home draw in Connolly Park v An Ghaeltacht. An Ghaeltacht started strongly and thanks to an early goal, as well as a few well-taken points from frees, gave a big lead to the visitors.

Bhí rith an ráis ag however, buachaillí Chorca Dhuibhne! Our boys tried their best to narrow the gap but our opponents were ruthless in front of goal and left us 0-8 down at half-time….0-3 to 1-8.

We began the second half in a determined manner and put the Gaeltacht kick-out under relentless pressure for the rest of the game.

The successful implementation of this tactic ultimately resulted in our dominance in possession and, as a result, our dominance on the scoreboard.

We conceded only one further point to Gaeltacht in the second half while our tireless Rockies tagged on 1-6 leaving the final score at 1-9 to 1-9. Comhscór!

This was a closely fought contest and the spirited comeback to rescue a draw must be attributed to our team spirit and tireless work ethic in defence and attack.

Our next outing will be against An Spá….time and venue to be finalised. Team: Oliver Lata; Adam Johnston, Rian Walsh, Tomás O’Connell; Max Grzybowski, Liam O Connell, Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin, Leon Sweeney; Aodhán Horgan, Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan; Tadhg Falvey, Jay Sweeney. Management team: Theo Diggin, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell. (Morgan O’Connell)

FREWEN CUP: Congratulations to The Green CBS footballers who defeated Coláiste Phádraig, Oileán Ciarraí, in the final of the Frewen Cup (Munster U17A football) competition i mBántír, Contae Chorcaí, last week.

An scór deiridh….Scoil na mBráithre: 3-16; Coláiste Phádraig: 0-9. Captaen na foirne agus ‘Laoch an Chluiche’, Rónán Ó Cearúill (he scored 1-7), was presented with the Frewen Cup by Munster Schools’ secretary, Christy Killeen.

The Rock boys on The Green panel: Oilibhéar Lata, Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Aodhán Ó hArgáin and Ryan Ó Drisceoil. Tralee CBS have fine group of talented footballers and we look forward to seeing them in action in the Corn Uí Mhuirí competition next season! An Fhaiche Abú!

AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Comhghairdeachas le Ruairí Ó Loingsigh a bhí páirteach sa ghrúpa ón ngaelcholáiste a tháinig abhaile ó Chorcaigh le corn an bhua i gcomórtas drámaíochta (‘Caoineadh Art Uí L:aoghaire’). (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Hussey’s Deli and News agency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh (iv) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Siopa Grósaera na Carraige. (iv) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige.

BALLRAÍOCHT: Rock Club membership can be renewed on www.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415

SENIORS: ‘Well done’ to our senior team v Na Gaeil on Monday last…a fine victory…1-10 to 0-4.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Bhí bua maith ag peileadóirí Chiarraí v An Ghaillimh i Staid an Ghearaltaigh ar an Domhnach seo caite. Well done, Joe, Dylan, Armin and Joey. (iii) Comhghairdeachas le Mná na Ríochta v Ard Mhacha!

KERRY MINOR HURLERS: ‘Well done’ to the Kerry minor hurlers who defeated Carlow in their Leinster Championship game. Carlow 1-9; Kerry 1-17. Éacht!

GHAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Munster GAA is delighted to announce a new scholarship competition for secondary school students, between 12 and 17 years of age, who’d like to attend a 2 week Gaeltacht course in the summer.

One full scholarship per county in the province will be awarded. Scholarships will cover the full cost of the Gaeltacht course. Two weeks holiday at no cost…FREE!

Sea, dhá sheachtain saor in aisce i gCiarraí thiar! Entry requirements: applicants are required to submit a one-minute video recording in Irish on ‘An tImreoir (Gaelic Player) is Fearr Liom.’ The físeán (video) must include a brief introduction of oneself, including one’s interest in our language and culture. The deadline for submissions is next Wednesday, 27ú Márta.

FEISTEAS CLUB: Check out some of our new Club Merchandise from O’Neills. Find links on www.austinstacks.ie…..they will be open until Sunday 31stMarch.

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AN PHARÁID: Thanks to all from The Rock who proudly marched, chanted, sang and cheered their way up Bóthar an Mhistéalaigh, síos An Bóthar Buí, Sráid an Chaisleáin and Sráid Denny in last Sunday’s parade. The Black‘n’Amber was well represented and was one of the highlights of the parade!

PEIL FAOI 7/9/11: Football business as usual next Sunday morning. (i) Under 7 boys (2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020)….next Sunday (24th March) at 10am in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall….new boys welcome. (ii) Buachaillí Faoi 9 (2015/2016)….Sunday next (24th March) at 11am in the Mounthawk Secondary School Hall. (iii) Under 11 boys (2013/2014)…. next Sunday (24th March) at 11am on the Astroturf pitch at The Green CBS Secondary School. All queries/info on 089 2470791.

DUL FAOI LÁIMH EASPAIG: Congratulations to all our players who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week in St Brendan’s Church. Críostaithe láidre!

MOUNTHAWK: Our sympathies to the Mercy Mounthawk senior footballers who were unfortunate v Omagh CBS in the All-Ireland Final of the Hogan Cup competition i bPáirc an Chrócaigh last Saturday. It just wasn’t their day! However, they played wonderful football, they graced GAA headquarters as outstanding ambassadors of Kerry football, they played sportingly and they gave of their ‘almighty best’ go dtí séideach deireanach fheadóg an réiteora!

They gave their followers a great season of exciting college football, they defeated other good college teams (including their near rivals, clubmates and good friends, the boys of The Green CBS….probably the 3rd best team in the country!!), they won Corn Uí Mhuirí, they won many admirers, made lifelong friendships, gained invaluable experience and…and they shortened our winter!

The dark cloud will lift and life will go on for these young men! Tá anam agus spiorad iontu seo! Mar a dúirt imreoir amháin tar éis an chluiche: ‘táim croíbhriste anocht ach tá BRÓD orm!’ We are so proud of our 10 Rock boys and their teammates. Laochra na Carraige 2024: Mícheál Tansley, Séamus Ó Bradáin, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Seán Ó Murchú, Ben Ó Murchú, Dónal Ó Ciarba, Pádraig Ó Laighin, Noah Townsend, Stiofán Mac Conbhuí agus Bobby Ó Broin. Bheadh buachaillí Chnoc an tSeabhaic molta dá mbeimis inár dtost!

FAOI 13: Our U13 boys will be in action again this Friday evening (22nd March) at The Green CBS. Another enjoyable session coming up! (Micko Horan)

FAOI 15: (i) Our U15s have had another very busy week….three tough training sessions in preparation for the annual Gaeltacht football tournament which was held on bank holiday Monday last (18th) i nGallaras.

Bhí an-lá ag buachaillí na Carraige thiar sa Ghaeltacht. Beidh tuairisc ar na cluichí agus ar imeachtaí an chomórtais againn an tseachtain seo chugainn. (ii) This week has also been a very busy for us with two challenge games. On Tuesday evening, Castleisland visited us and we had an exciting and very beneficial game at the MTU and our lads played really good football. On Sunday morning next (24th) we will be hosting a Galway team in another challenge match before they travel on to ‘Beauty’s Home’ (Killarney) for the very important National League game between Kerry and Galway. (Many of our boys will also attend that game to shout on our own Joe, Dylan, Armin and Joey). These U15 challenge matches are good preparation for our fast approaching opening rounds of the U15 County League. Our first encounters are scheduled for Spy Wednesday (March 27th). Our Division 1A team will travel to Keel/Listry and our Division 9B team will travel to Ardfert. Bímis ullamh, a leaideanna! Go n-éirí go geal libh! (Ger Hobbert)

MINOR FOOTBALL: Our minor boys’ game v Listowel Emmets on Monday lastwas postponed….an aimsir ainnis arís!(Morgan O’Connell)

FREWEN CUP: Congratulations to The Green CBS footballers who defeated Coláiste Naomh Flannán, Inis, and Clonakilty Community College in the Frewen Cup (Munster U17A football) competition. On Wednesday (20th) they took on Coláiste Phádraig, Oileán Ciarraí (who pipped The Sem by 0-1), i mBántír, Contae Chorcaí, in the Munster Final. (Both Kerry college teams had to travel to County Cork (Bántír)….the nearest available ‘dry’ pitch!) The Rock boys on The Green panel: Oilibhéar Lata, Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Aodhán Ó hArgáin and Ryan Ó Drisceoil.

AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Peileadóirí Faoi 15 GCC were unlucky to miss out against Coláiste Íde agus Seosamh, Mainistir na Féile, in a tight affair ag Ionad Spóirt agus Fóillíochta Thrá Lí. Dhá phointe ónár Stacach, Joe de Barra, and his comrades’ heroic efforts were not sufficient to reduce the 3 point deficit that stood when the referee’s final whistle blew. Bhí Rory Ó Loinsigh ar an taobhlíne in his role as Oifigeach Idirchaidrimh (Liaison) Spóirt. We are gutted for our laochra óga ach beidh siad ar ais amach anseo!! (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)

SCÓR: (i) The county final of Scór na bPáistí (for primary school competitors) will be held on Saturday next (23rd) and will certainly be a very enjoyable evening of music, song, dance and story and would be very suitable for all families. (ii) The county final of Scór na Sinsear will take place on Friday next (22nd).

SCRÚDUITHE BÉIL: Go n-éirí go geal leis na peileadóirí a bheidh ag déanamh scrúduithe béil Ardteist) go luath.

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Hussey’s Deli and News agency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh (iv) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Siopa Grósaera na Carraige. (iv) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige.

BALLRAÍOCHT: Rock Club membership can be renewed on www.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415

SENIORS: ‘Well done’ to our senior team v Na Gaeil on Monday last…a fine victory…1-10 to 0-4.

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Sympathies to our senior hurlers v Laois i bPáirc Uí Mhórdhaon Saturday last. (ii) Bhí bua maith ag peileadóirí Chiarraí v Ros Comáin i bPáirc de hÍde ar an Domhnach seo caite. Well done, Joe, Dylan, Armin and Joey. Best wishes v Galway on Sunday next. (iii) Comhghairdeachas le Mná na Ríochta v An Mhí…an-bhua go deo!

SCOLÁIREACHT GHAELTACHTA: Munster GAA is delighted to announce a new scholarship competition for secondary school students, between 12 and 17 years of age, who’d like to attend a 2 week Gaeltacht course in the summer. One full scholarship per county in the province will be awarded. Scholarships will cover the full cost of the Gaeltacht course. Two weeks holiday at no cost…FREE! Sea, dhá sheachtain saor in aisce i gCiarraí thiar! Entry requirements: applicants are required to submit a one-minute video recording in Irish on ‘An tImreoir (Gaelic Player)is Fearr Liom.’ The físeán (video) must include a brief introduction of oneself, including one’s interest in our language and culture. The deadline for submissions is next Wednesday, 27ú Márta.

FEISTEAS AN CHLUB: Check out some of our new Club Merchandise from O’Neills. Find links onwww.austinstacks.ie…..they will be open until Sunday 31st March. Individual orders will be grouped and sent in bulk to the club. Also see www.oneills.com

LÁ ‘LE PÁDRAIG: Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ar gach éinne. Dóchas linn, Naomh Pádraig!

AN PHARÁID: All Rock juvenile footballers required on DAN SPRING Road, near The Rose Hotel, at 11am next Sunday le haghaidh Pharáid na Féile Pádraig. Black‘n’Amber jerseys, hats, flags, banners, buntings, brollies, bodhráin, bonnáin and banging drums/drumaí de gach saghas needed to fill the air with happiness and cheer!

All age groups, no age barriers, young and old…everybody…welcome to march with The Rock Black‘n’Amber Brigade! Just come along! Ceiliúraimis Naomhphatrún na hÉireann!

MEÁNSCOIL NA TRÓCAIRE: Fingers crossed for the Mercy Mounthawk senior footballers who’ll challenge the boys from the County Tyrone this Saturday (16th) in the All-Ireland Final of the Hogan Cup competition i bPáirc an Chrócaigh.

Agus beidh an cluiche le feiscint ar TG4. Tune in if you can’t go! How exciting it’ll be to see 10 Rock lads and their teammates representing their families, their school and their clubs in the greatest stadium of all! Go mbaine siad súp as an ócáid!

See our 10 boys’ picture on www.austinstacks.ie (juvenile notes). Gaiscígh na Carraige: Mícheál Tansley, Séamus Ó Bradáin, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Seán Ó Murchú, Ben Ó Murchú, Dónal Ó Ciarba, Pádraig Ó Laighin, Noah Townsend, Stiofán Mac Conbhuí agus Bobby Ó Broin.

FAOI 13: Under 13 boys….this Friday evening (15thMarch) at The Green School. (Micko Horan)

UNDER 15: We continued our training sessions on Tuesday, on Thursday and on Friday….really enjoyable sessions….bhain gach éinne taitneamh mór astu. Please, keep watching for group messages as training sessions can vary…time and days, etc…because of the availability of pitches/facilities

(ii) Unfortunately, last week’s much-looked-forward-to challenge game v the John Mitchel Club boys in Ballyseedy was cancelled due to the bad weather agus ba mhór an trua é sin!

(iii) A excellent challenge game that was enjoyed by all sides took place in the Townland of the Spring Wells (Fearann Fobhar/Farranfore) v Firies on Sunday morning last. Yes, it was a great morning of outstanding football and all our faithful U15s got plenty of game time. It was a tight affair in the opening 25 minutes and we were happy to be leading at the break.

Bhí go maith is ní raibh go holc! Unfortunately for us, Firies scored 3 quick goals in the early stages of the 2nd half. Encouragingly, however, our boys kept their heads and continued playing strongly in true Rock fashion!

An extra 15 minutes was played at the end of each half to give both teams plenty of playing time. The possession statistics show that the encounter was a 50:50 affair ach, faraor, the final score ar chlár na scóranna was 4-9 to 1-8. So, boys, we’ll have plenty to work on in the next few weeks before the competition season starts.

(iv) We have been drawn in Group 1A of the County League and we are looking forward to facing Laune Rangers, Kilcummin, Na Gaeil and Keel/Listry. Cluichí iontacha agus dúshláin (challenges) mhóra romhainn amach, gan aon agó agus gan aon dabht! Táimid ag tnúth go mór leis na County League fixtures; they’ll be announced shortly.

(v) Keep up your home training schedule and pay special attention to the core skills on which we have been working in the gym! (Ger Hobbert)

MINOR FOOTBALL: (i) ‘Well done’ to our B boys who took on Kilcummin B in the Keane’s SuperValu County League Division 8 game in Connolly Park on Sunday last. Division 8 teams: Na Stacaigh B, Neidín B, Léigiún B, Cill Choimín B, Lios Tuathail B. (ii) Our A lads took on An Spá (Cill Airne) on Tuesday last, March 12th, in the Keane’s SuperValu County League Division 1A game.

Foireann A na Carraige: Olivier Lata; Adam Johnston, Tomás O’Connell, Max Maszorek; Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Ronan Carroll, Jack Diggins; Leon Sweeney, Ryan O’Driscoll, Rory Lynch; Jake Carmody, Rian Walsh, Jack Shanahan. Management team: Theo Diggins, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell. Division 1A teams…Na Stacaigh A, An Léigiún, An Ghaeltacht, Lios Tuathail, An Ráth Mhór, Spá Chill Airne. (Morgan O’Connell)

FREWEN CUP: Congratulations to The Green CBS footballers who played and defeated Coláiste Naomh Flannán, Inis, in the Frewen Cup (Munster U17A football) competition. It was a great win! Scór leathama: 1-11 to 1-1; scór deiridh: 6-21 to 2-4.

This Wednesday (13th) they take on Clonakilty Community College i mBántír. The footballers of Coláiste Phádraig, Oileán Ciarraí, who pipped The Sem by 0-1, await the winners. The Rock boys on The Green panel: Olivier Lata, Fionnán Ryan, Ronan Carroll, Aodhán Horgan and Ryan O’Driscoll. ‘Bhfuil an pheil Ghaelach láidir i dTrá Lí? Tá!

SCÓR: (i) The county final of Scór na bPáistí (for primary school competitors) will be held on Saturday 23rd March and will certainly be a very enjoyable evening of music, song, dance, story and quiz. (ii) The date for the Tralee area Senior Scór (1st round) has yet to be announced. The county final of Scór na Sinsear will take place on Friday 22nd March.

MTU MEDALISTS: Luke Chester, Joey Nagle, Armin Heinrich, Eoin O’Carroll, Conor Horan and Dean Rusk; they won the final of the Trench Cup competition. Boinn eile ar an gcornchlár!

SCRÚDUITHE BÉIL: Go n-éirí go geal leis na peileadóirí a bheidh ag déanamh scrúduithe béil Ardteist) go luath.

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Hussey’s Deli and News agency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iv) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh (v) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Siopa Grósaera na Carraige.

BALLRAÍOCHT: It’s time to renew your Rock Club membership. Membership can be renewed on www.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415

SENIORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to our senior team v Cnoc na hEaglaise. Bua maith eile! (ii) Good luck v Na Gaeil ar an Luan (18th).

KERRY SENIORS: (i) Sympathies to our senior hurlers v Cill Dara. Go n-éirí leo v Laois i bPáirc Uí Mhórdha ar an Satharn beag seo. (ii) Go raibh ádh mór ar pheileadóirí Chiarraí v Ros Comáin i bPáirc de hÍde ar an Domhnach beag seo.

SCOLÁIREACHT GHAELTACHTA: Munster GAA is delighted to announce a new scholarship competition for second-level students, aged between 12 and 17 years of age, who’d like to attend a 2 week Gaeltacht course in the summer. One full scholarship per county in the province will be awarded.

Scholarships will cover the full cost of the Gaeltacht course. Sea, dhá sheachtain saor in aisce i gCiarraí thiar! Entry requirements: applicants are required to submit a one-minute video recording in Irish on ‘An tImreoir(Gaelic Player) is Fearr Liom.’

The físeán (video) must include a brief introduction of oneself, including one’s interest in our language and culture. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday March 27th.

FEISTEAS CLUB: See what’s on offer on www.oneills.com

ÁBHAR CAINTE: Wouldn’t it be nice if we had inter-provincial games being played once again on March 17th? Wouldn’t it be good if top-class players from ‘weaker’ counties were given an opportunity to play on a ‘big stage’?

A ‘Railway Cup’ (called ‘M Donnelly Interpro’ in more recent times) competition medal used to be cherished. Imagine a star Kerry hurler, such as Shane Conway, playing on a Munster team with the likes of Cian Lynch (Limerick), Mark Rogers (Cork), Barry Heffernan (Tipp), Adam Hogan (Clare) or Mark Rogers (Clare) in a ‘Railway Cup Final’? Or Pat Óg Spillane playing football with Connacht?

PEIL FAOI 7/9/11: (i) Under 7 boys (2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020)….next Sunday (10th March) at 10am in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall….new boys welcome…enquiries at 089 2470791. (ii) Buachaillí Faoi 9 (2015/2016)….Sunday next (10th March) at 11am in the Mounthawk Secondary School Hall….eolas ag 089 2470791. (iii) Under 11 boys (2013/2014)…. next Sunday (10th March) at 11am on the Astroturf pitch at The Green CBS Secondary School….info on 089 2470791.

FAOI 13: Under 13 boys….this Friday evening (8th) at The Green School. (Micko Horan)

DUL FAOI LÁIMH EASPAIG: Congrats to all our players who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Gura fada ina gCríostaithe maithe iad!

SCÓR: (i) ‘Well done’ to the young musician who represented The Rock at Scór na bPáistí an tseachtain seo caite. Sorcha de Brochtún (Broughton) represented our club agus sheinn sí an consairtín. Well done, Sarah! Her brother, Mícheál, also took part in Scór na bPáistí. ‘Well done’ also to Aoife Ní Choileáin who tutored and encouraged our contestant. A really wonderful night’s entertainment, namely Scór na bPáistí, took place i nGaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, Ráth Rónáin. Thecounty final of Scór na bPáistí (for primary school competitors) will be held on Saturday 23rd March and will certainly be a very enjoyable evening of music, song, dance, story and quiz. Why not go along?

(ii) The other good news is that our club will shortly be (once again!) represented in Senior Scór by Aoife Ní Choileáin. Mo cheol thú, a Aoife! The date for the Tralee area (1st round) have yet to be announced. The county final of Scór na Sinsear will take place on Friday 22nd March. Our Oifigeach Cultúir is Carmel Quilter-O’Neill. (iii) Scór na nÓg (U17) will take place later in the year.

UNDER 15: (i) We had two brilliant training sessions in the week just gone. Tuesday night….on the Astroturf (outdoor area) up in the MTU. Friday….an indoor gym session.

(ii) On Monday evening (4th), we played a challenge match in Ballyseedy v the John Mitchel Club boys. This game proved to be a good test and an excellent workout before the competition season kicks off; our lads did themselves justice. Well done, all!

(iii) Keep watching for group messages as training sessions move…time and days, etc, can change…due to the availability or non-availability of facilities. Also, lads, let’s get stuck in, at home, on the core skills on which we have been working during the sessions we have been doing in the gym!

(iv) Our U15s have been drawn in Group 1A of the County League. They are looking forward to facing Keel/Listry, Kilcummin, Laune Rangers and Na Gaeil. Mouth-watering games ahead…dúshláin mhóra romhainn amach..our boys will be ready!! (Ger Hobbert)

MINOR FOOTBALL: Having had a really good victory over Legion last week….7-9 to 3-10….in the Keane’s SuperValu County League Division 1A game, we looked forward to taking on Listowel but, faraor, our match was postponed! Our next outing will be against An Spá (Cill Airne) on Saturday next, March 9th, at 3pm. Good luck, lads! Foireann na Carraige: Olivier Lata; Adam Johnston, Tomás O’Connell, Max Maszorek; Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Ronan Carroll, Jack Diggins; Leon Sweeney, Ryan O’Driscoll, Rory Lynch; Jake Carmody, Rian Walsh, Jack Shanahan. Management team: Theo Diggins, David Courtney, Ronan Kavanagh, Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, Morgan O’Connell.
Division 1A teams…Na Stacaigh A, An Léigiún, An Ghaeltacht, Lios Tuathail, An Ráth Mhór, Spá Chill Airne.
Division 8 teams: Na Stacaigh B, Neidín B, Léigiún B, Cill Choimín B, Lios Tuathail B. (Morgan O’Connell)

GAELCHOLÁISTE: Mí-ádh ar pheileadoirí faoi 17 an Ghaelcholáiste in aghaidh Choláiste na Toirbhirte Dé hAoine. Despite quality performances from Rock men Rory Ó Loinsigh (3 phointe) agus Gavin Ó Cathasaigh (aon phointe amháin) they couldn’t get over the line. Imríodh an cluiche i mBántír, Contae Chorcaí. Foghlaimíodh ceachtanna, dár ndóigh, agus beimíd ag teacht ar ais mar fhoireann láidir aontaithe an bhliain seo chughainn!

THE GREEN: Congratulations to The Green CBS footballers who played v Mallow in the Frewen Cup competition on Thursday February 29th and had a good win….0-13 to 0-4. Bua iontach, gan aon agó!

MERCY MOUNTHAWK: The Rock wishes the Mercy Mounthawk Under 19 footballers every success in their Hogan Cup All-Ireland Final game i bPáirc an Chrócaigh on Saturday week (16th) v last year’s All-Ireland champions, Omagh CBS. Buachaillí cróga cumasacha na Carraige ar phainéal Chnoc an tSeabhaic….Michael Tansley, James Fisher, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Jack Ó Murchú, Ben Ó Murchú, Daniel Ó Ciarba, Paddy Ó Laighin, Noah Townsend, Steven Conway agus Bobby Byrne. We wish them well and hope that Corn Uí Ógáin will come to Tralee for the first time ever.

OLLSCOIL NA MUMHAN: ‘Well done’ to our Rock lads on the MTU football panel, Luke Chester, Joey Nagle, Armin Heinrich, Eoin O’Carroll, Conor Horan and Dean Rusk who won the final of the Trench Cup. They defeated Dundalk IT by 0-5….3-12 to 2-10. The Tralee ollscoil has now qualified to play in the Sigerson Cup competition next year. Sin éacht agus mórghaisce agus seisear laochra ón gCarraige ar phainéal Ollscoil na Mumhan!

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Siopa Grósaera na Carraige, (ii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books) Sráid na Carraige, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Hussey’s Deli and News agency, Cé an Phrionsa, (v) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh (vi) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige.

BALLRAÍOCHT: It’s time to renew your Rock Club MEMBERSHIP. Membership can be renewed on www.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415

CLUB COLOURS: See what’s on offer on www.oneills.com

SENIORS: ‘Well done’ to our senior team v Cnoc na hEaglaise. Bua maith eile!

KERRY SENIORS: (i) ‘Well done’ to our senior lads, Joseph Ó Conchúir, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh andArmin Heinrich, and their Kerry colleagues v Tír Eoghain on Sunday last i Staid an Ghearaltaigh. Bua bhreá!

UACHTARÁN NUA CLG: Comhghairdeachas le Iarlaith Ó Broin (Jarlath Burns) ó Ard Mhacha a toghadh ina uachtarán ar CLG.

PEIL: (i) UNDER 7 boys (2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020)….next Sunday (25th) at 10am in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall….new boys welcome…enquiries at 089 2470791.

(ii) Buachaillí FAOI 9 (2015/2016)….Sunday next (25th) at 11am in the Mounthawk Secondary School Hall….eolas ag 089 2470791.

(iii) UNDER 11 boys (2013/2014)…. next Sunday (25th) at 11am on the Astro Turf pitch at The Green CBS Secondary School….info on 089 2470791.

UNDER 13s in THE GREEN: UNDER 13 boys….this Friday evening (23rd February) at The Green School. Peil le Jack agus a chomhbhainisteoirí! (Micko Horan)

UNDER 15s in the CLUB GYM: (i) Our U15 lads had another busy week….three training days…on Wednesdays, on Fridays and on Sundays. (ii) We had a most enjoyable celebration of last season’s work and play on Friday last in the clubhouse. The 2023 League winners’ medals (Division 9) were presented to our very dedicated and successful players.

Dylan Ó Cathasaigh agus Seosamh Ó Conchúir, peileadóirí na Carraige ar fhoireann Chiarraí, a bhronn na boinn. We thank them for taking time out from their busy schedules to present the medals and, more importantly, to offer some words of wisdom on how our young players should prepare for, take part in and really enjoy their football throughout the rest of the season. (The visit by our Kerry stars to the U15s must have inspired them to play outstandingly v Mayo the following night!

Nach ar scáth a chéile a mhairimid?) (iii) Players and mentors will travel to Cork on Saturday (24th) for the Nemo Rangers Tournament and that’s always a great day out for Rock boys!! (iv) Our U15s have been drawn in Group 1A of the County League. They’re looking forward to facing Keel/Listry, Kilcummin, Laune Rangers and Na Gaeil. Challenging times ahead! (Ger Hobbert)

MINOR FOOTBALL: (i) A Team….‘well done’ to our A boys in the Keane’s SuperValu (not Páirc Uí Chaoimh!) Minor County League v (Rathmore) which was played in Páirc Uí Chonghaile last Sunday.Division 1A teams…Na Stacaigh A, An Léigiún, An Ghaeltach, Lios Tuathail, An Ráth Mhór, Spá Chill Airne.

(ii) Team B:…‘well done’ to our B lads who played their opening game last week v Killarney Legion B in Caherslee. Division 8 teams: Division 8…Na Stacaigh B, Neidín B, An Léigiún B, Cill Choimín B, Lios Tuathail B.

THE GREEN: (i) ‘Well done’ to The Green boys who were scheduled to play their Russell Cup competition encounter v Coláiste Naomh Mícheál (Lios Tuathail) on Wednesday last (21st).
(ii) The Green hurlers challenged Causeway Comprehensive in the GARY SCOLLARD U16½ A final on Tuesday (27th).

MERCY MOUNTHAWK: Best wishes to the Mercy Mounthawk Under 19 footballers who, having won Corn Uí Mhuirí, will face Nás na Ríogh CBS on Saturday. Buachaillí na Carraige ar phainéal Chnoc an tSeabhaic….Michael Tansley, James Fisher, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Jack Ó Murchú, Ben Ó Murchú, Daniel Ó Ciarba, Paddy Ó Laighin, Noah Townsend, Steven Conway agus Bobby Byrne. We wish them well.

SCÓR: (i) The county final of Scór na Sinsear will take place on Friday 22nd March. Oifigeach cultúir, Carmel O’Neill; dates for the Tralee area 1st round have yet to be decided. (ii) The county final Scór na bPáistí (primary school pupils) will be held on Saturday 23rd March; all district winners will go straight into a newly structured county final. (iii) Scór na nÓg (U17) will take place later in the year.

MTU: ‘Well done’ to our Rock lads on the MTU football panel, Luke Chester, Joey Nagle, Armin Heinrich, Eoin O’Carroll, Conor Horan and Dean Rusk who reached the final of the Trench Cup.

ATHCHÚRSÁIL: Thanks to all who supported the Ladies’ Clothing Recycling Fundraiser.

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (ii) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Siopa Grósaera na Carraige (iv) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), (v) Sráid na Carraige O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige (iv) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa.

BALLRAÍOCHT: It’s time to renew your Rock Club MEMBERSHIP. Membership can be renewed on www.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415

DUBH is ÓMRACH: Club colours: have a look at what’s on offer on www.oneills.com

SENIORS: Best wishes to our senior team v Na Mistéalaigh, Glenbeigh-Glencar agus An Ghaeltacht in the Intermediate Club Championship. The first step in the ‘resurrection’ of The Rock!

KERRY: (i) ‘Well done’ to our lads, Joseph Ó Conchúir, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh and Armin Heinrich, and their Kerry colleagues v Maigh Eo on Saturday last i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic.
(ii) Sympathies to our county hurlers (with a few Tralee boys on board) v Down.

SEÁN Ó SÉ: Kerry footballer, Seán Ó Sé, has been chosen as the GAA’s Irish language Ambassador for 2024. Part of his role will be to support and help promote GAA Irish language schemes, initiatives and events….mar shampla ‘Cuaille’ (the GAA’s online magazine…look it up!), Lá Mór na Gaeilge, Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha and the GAAgaeilge GoGames that will be held in Croke Park later in the year.