THE ALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars and their coaches were very disappointed last Sunday as the weather didn’t allow them to have their usual activities. However, there’ll be more football and fun again next Sunday at 11am at the Austin Stack Club in Connolly Park. Our youngsters get great enjoyment in taking part in social games and in learning and enjoying basic football skills. Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh roimh chách chuig an ngrúpa diagnóisbhunaithe seo….éinne a bhfuil diagnóis aige/aici. If interested in our Sunday morning session just come along or, for information, contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658).

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Our U7s played Legion with Rock pride and passion last week and what brilliant football they played! We have some outstanding players in this age group. Our next GoGame will be played next Sunday….the Red of St Pats v the Black‘n’Amber of The Street of Champions. Good luck, boys!

PEIL FAOI 9: More action ahead for our Under 9s! Plenty football on the horizon! (i) The Bracker ‘Regan Cup games commence on Thursday (15th) and will continue for several weeks. (iii) On Sunday last, our game v Churchill fell foul of the weather but it has been re-fixed for September 25th. (ii) Our much-looked-forward-to trip to the St Finbarr Club in Togher, Cork, is now pencilled in for October 15th. Let’s be prepared, boys: work on your skills, eat healthily and early to bed!

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) The Rock U11s are scheduled to play v Na Gaeil at 6.30pm on this Thursday (15th) in Connolly Park in the final round of the Central Region Board’s Go Games. Good football expected! (ii) On Saturday we head for Glanmire in Cork to participate in that club’s annual Michael O’Leary Tournament in which 12 teams from Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Dublin will partake. A feast of Gaelic football awaits our U11 stalwarts who, undoubtedly, will do us proud! Best of luck to our representatives! An Charraig Abú!

PEIL FAOI 13 – CENTRAL LEAGUE: The result from the Central League Division 1B semi-final….Team Amber (AdeS) 5-3 (18); Na Gaeil Team Green 1-10 (13). Our mighty Team Amber boys earned their place in the final with victory over Na Gaeil ar an gCillín on Saturday evening last (10th). An exemplary 1st half showing by our lads secured victory. Two goals apiece from our deadly full forward duo of Kyle Yoxall and Jack Delaney were complimented by points from David Ahern and Liam Swords. At the other end Seán McCannon and Oisín Cotter organised an impenetrable defensive shield.

All the team’s hard work resulted in Team Amber sitting on a healthy half-time lead of 0-11….4-2 to 0-3. In the second half Na Gaeil, to their credit, refused to throw in the towel but the Team Amber defence held firm and a goal and point from Jack Delaney was enough to ensure that Team Amber had deservedly run out winners at the end of game time.

Who was our Man-of-the-Match? Jack Delaney lead from the front with a haul of 3-1 in another superb squad effort; Jack was also seen to good effect dropping in to midfield in the 2nd half and encouraging his teammates to further effort. The John Mitchel Club boys await us in the final. We’ll need a 100% effort from every one of the 30 boys on the Team Amber panel this Tuesday and Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s final. Let’s ‘up’ our skills a little more, boys!

An exciting Black‘n’Amber v Green‘n’Gold final awaits us! Thanks to Na Gaeil for another gripping encounter and thanks to the referee for his handling of the game. Team Amber: Seán McCannon, Ediart Topali, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy, Conor Murphy, Liam Swords, Alex Dafoor, Karol Kowalczyk, David Ahern, Noah Reidy, Oran O’Donoghue, Kyle Yoxall, Jack Delaney, Nathan Hurley, Séamus Keenan, Nathan O’Connor, Mark Foley, Conor Hanafin Ewan Canty.

PEIL FAOI 14: The boys who gave a good account of themselves in the recent Lee StrandMilk Tournament in Connolly Park: Seán Clifford, Conor O’Regan, Adam Johnston, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Eoin Mangan, Ben Litchfield, Denis Brassil, Micheal Cotter, Alex Touhy, Aodhán Horgan, Brian Kavanagh, Rory Lynch, Jake Carmody, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggin, Denis Griffin, Jay O’Connor, Rory Kavanagh, Paddy Lucid, Max Grzybowski, Jayden Moriarty, Vinny Moriarty, Darragh Lyons, Barry Laide, Gabriel Maszorek, Tadhg Falvey, Harry Murphy.

PEIL FAOI 15 – CEANTAR THRÁ LÍ: An outstanding display of Gaelic football was given in the recent Kerry U15 County Championship Final between Tralee District and Castleisland District. A kick of the ball separated the sides at the final whistle….a great last-minute long-distance free by Ronan Carroll gave a 0-1 victory to Tralee. This encounter exhibited all that’s wonderful in Gaelic football and was a joy to watch. We witnessed great forward play, accurate movement of the ball, well-placed passes and well-drilled defences. The play was open, honest and very skilful. Tralee’s ‘Black’n’Whites’ settled well sa chéad leath. We saw Ryan O’Driscoll’s great ‘mark’ that led to Ben Murphy’s brilliant goal and, shortly after, Ryan himself pointed a left-footed ‘beauty’.

Several ‘daylight robberies’ were committed by the ever-alert Boa Foley….he was like a terrier shouldering a greyhound and grasping the hare!

Olivier Lata’s kick-outs were accurate and well-placed and greatly helped the Tralee cause. In the latter part of the first half, the ‘Island boys began to dominate, go mór mór timpeall lár na páirce, and that dominance continued early in the second half.

However, the ‘Strand of the Lee’ players ‘upped’ their resolve and found new energy. Ryan’s second point of the second half could easily have been a goal. We read 1-11 to 1-10 on the scoreboard.

Our boys were ‘coming’! Gavin Ó Cathasaigh levelled with a ‘beauty’ after really outstanding play by Tralee. Again we saw another very important terrier-like interception by Bao.

A Gearóid ‘free’ brought us level but the ‘Islanders stole ahead once again! Hearts throbbed as a Ronan ‘free’ brought us parity. Jamie Mc pushed us ahead but we were hauled back. Another beautiful point by Gavin and we seemed to be over the line! Relief….but our lads ‘played around,’ tried to hold possession and lost the ball. Castleisland attacked dangerously. Saorchic isteach d’Oileán Ciarraí….1-15 v 1-15! Ó, a Thiarcais, an raibh deireadh linn? Another free….for us….that aforementioned great great last-minute long-distance free by Ronan Carroll gave a 0-1 victory to Tralee.

The cheering from stand and terrace was an ‘ode to joy’! Corn an bhua! A game to savour! A night to remember!

Foireann bhuacach ghaisciúil Thrá Lí: (AdeS); Bao Foley (AdeS), Brendan Meehan (K-O’R), Liam O’Connell (AdeS); Conor Dennehy (JM), Fionnán Ryan (AdeS), David Sergent (JM); Ben Murphy (captaen)(AdeS)(1-0), Ronan Carroll (AdeS)(0-3, frees); Brayden Pierse (K-O’R); Gavin Casey (AdeS)(0-2), Cormac Bastible (AdeS); Gearóid White (JM)(0-3, 2 frees), Ryan O’Driscoll (leaschaptaen)(AdeS)(0-6), Jamie McCarthy (JM)(0-2). Fir ionaid: Ruairí Kennedy (K-O’R), Cody O’Sullivan (JM), Alex Tuohy (AdeS), Max Maszorek (AdeS), Nick Lacey (K-O’R), Rory Lynch (AdeS), Fionnán Brosnan (JM), Oisín Brosnan (JM), Leon Sweeney (AdeS), Luke O’Sullivan (JM), Aaron Horgan (K-O’R), Killian O’Donnell (JM),Rian Walsh (AdeS). ‘Well done’ to Eddie Lacey, John Brosnan and Morgan O’Connell.

PEIL FAOI 15 – AN CLUB: (i) The result of the Kelliher’s Garage Central Region U15 Division 1A Final: Laune Rangers 0-12 Austin Stacks 2-11. Our two first half goals proved to be the difference between the sides in an otherwise closely contested and entertaining game at the John Mitchel Club pitch, Ballyseedy, on Wednesday 7th. Outstanding football was played by The Rock against a good and determined group of Launeside players.

The Central Region U15 Division 1 Shield was presented to joint captains, Leon O’Connor and Gavin Casey. Well done, boys, on a great victory! And…‘well done’ to our mentors…and parents. (ii) |Our club’s Division 5 warriors took on Ballymac in their final on Monday last ar an gCnoc Gorm. Well done, boys!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Keep up the learning, boys! Ní hualach do dhuine an fhoghlaim (learning is no encumbrance)!

PEIL FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to our minors who, having defeated Na Crócaigh, have reached the club championship final against Keel/Listry. Team: Michael Tansley; Seán Moynihan, Colm de Brún, James Fisher; Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Luke Ó Cathasaigh (captaen), Seán Heaslip; Daniel Ó Ciarba, Ben Murphy; Thomas Deregee, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll; Aaron Nolan, Paddy Lane, Damien Hogan; Noah Townsend, Jack Ó Murchú, David Lucid, Donnacha Horgan, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh. The juvenile section of the club is so happy and proud to see these lads, who have played their way through our underage structures, reach the heights of a minor county final. Éacht agus mórghaise, a leaideanna na Carraige!

COLÁISTÍ: Good wishes to all Rock lads who’ll be playing in upcoming college matches.

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all who support and promote our club lotto: (i) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (ii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors (Malachy Nagle), Lower Rock Street, (iv) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street, (v) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (vi) Carmel O’Neill, (vii) Maguires’ Butcher Shop, Caherslee, (viii) Barrys’ Supermarket, Upper Rock Street, (ix) www.austinstacks.ie (x) and/or onhttps://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

AN SIOPA: Items are available to order on www.oneills.ie. The Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is available in all sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

CHAMPIONSHIP: ‘Well done’ to our seniors v Na Gaeil (and best wishes v Neidín).

SCÓR NA SINSEAR: Kerry County Final: 7th October. Munster Final: 18th October.

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THE ALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars and their team of coaches had another brilliant morning in Connolly Park last Sunday. Everyone will be in attendance again next Sunday at 11am.

Venue: the Austin Stack Club in Connolly Park…a great hour of activities and football fun in a safe space for any child with a diagnosis. How lovely to see the youngsters taking part in social games and enjoying and learning basic football skills. An-fháilte roimh gach éinne. If interested in our Sunday morning session just come along or contact Sandra (087-294 6658) or Sarah (087-281 0239).

AR AIS AR SCOIL – BACK TO SCHOOL: Best wishes to all our players as they prepare to face the challenges of a new school year! ‘Aoibhinn beatha an scoláire,’ they say!

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Football again on Sunday morning and on Thursday evening i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Mighty football expected! Our young stars played v Na Gaeil on Sunday morning (11am) last in Connolly Park. Great football was played and both teams had an enjoyable outing. Other teams to be faced: The Blues (K-o’R) and The Greens (Legion). Our lads are ready for any challenge!

PEIL FAOI 9: (i) We’ll have U9 football action at 11am next Sunday morning as usual. More fine football is expected…gan dabht! (ii) We look forward to travelling to Cork for the St Finbarr Club Tournament….always an exciting trip….lots of good football to be played. Keep up the hard work at our games/matches/training, lads, and everybody will be in tip-top condition and ready for the challenges ahead!!

PEIL FAOI 11: These fine U11 Rock footballers had a very enjoyable visit to the green pastures of Milltown last week and great football was played by all. More good football this week! Up The Rock!

PEIL FAOI 13 – CENTRAL LEAGUE: (i) Our Team Amber (Division 1B) lads await results of other games to see if they’ll qualify for the semi-final of the Central League. Fingers crossed! An Fhoireann Ómrach: Seán McCannon, Ediart Topali, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy, Conor Murphy, Liam Swords, Alex Dafoor, Karol Kowalczyk, David Ahern, Tadhg Somers, Noah Reidy, Oran O’Donoghue, Ewan Canty, Kyle Yoxall, Jack Delaney, Jack Walsh, Eliot Calleja, Conor Hanafin, Nathan Hurley. (ii) We’ll have training as usual on Tuesday and on Thursday. If we qualify for the semi-final we’ll need to be at our very best!

PEIL FAOI 13 – ROSE CUP PANEL: Here are The Rock boys who represented us in The Rose of Tralee Cup competition; the competition was sponsored by the Bon Secours Hospital: Eoin Mangan, Seán McCannon, Fionn Cotter, Harry Murphy, David Hobbert, Nathan Hurley, Kyle Yoxall, Joe Barry, Nathan O’Connor, Killian Coffey, Tadhg Somers, Ewan Canty, Denis Brassil, Conor O’Regan, Jamey Casey, Jack Delaney, Darragh Lyons, Oran O’Donoghue, Barry Laide, Dean Courtney, Ryan O’Carroll, Hawlie Cotter, Oisín Cotter, Jack Walsh, Luke O’Connor, Danny Lane, Ryan O’Flaherty, David Ahern. Liam Swords, Karol Kowalczyk, Noah Reidy, Ben Litchfield. D’imir ár bpeileadóirí dhá chluiche sa chomórtas agus bhí an-lá acu. While results didn’t go our way, the experience of playing in this important competition will certainly stand to our lads. Is de réir a chéile a thógtar na caisleáin agus….taithí a dhéanann máistreacht!

CAID FAOI 14: We are eagerly looking forward to the Lee Strand Football Tournament which will take place on Saturday next, September 3rd. 12 clubs (5 from Kerry and 7 from other counties) will take part in this year’s UNDER 14 tournament in our club grounds in Connolly Park. Teams will play their hearts out for the Denis O’Connor Cup, the Billy Breen Memorial Shield and the Abie Allen Plate. The all-on-the-same-day tournament will commence at 10.30am on Saturday, will continue throughout the day and le grand finale, the Cup Final, will take place at 6pm. We are delighted that Lee Strand is sponsoring the tournament once again (thosaigh an comórtas i 1986) and we wish to thank Gearóid Linnane, Teresa Walker and the team at Lee Strand for their great support for our club and for pobal na Carraige. So, stroll along on Saturday to a veritable feast of fabulous football. The following are the participating teams/clubs: Club Aibhistín de Staic, Cnoc na hEaglaise, Club Uí Chéirín-Uí Rathaille/Naomh Pádraig, An Ghaeltacht, Na Gaeil, Inis Díomáin (Contae an Chláir), Bóthar na Trá/Cnoc na Cathrach (Contae na Gaillimhe), An Sráidbhaile (Contae Laoise), Raonaithe Nemo (Contae Chorcaí), Baile Uí Bhuadáin/Naomh Éanna (BÁC) agus Cluain Tarbh (BÁC). Brilliant football and great games expected! A day of great excitement and entertainment! Peil Ghaelach den scoth! Future intercounty stars on view! Bring your sandwiches!
The Rock squad: Seán Clifford, Conor O’Regan, Adam Johnston, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Eoin Mangan, Ben Litchfield, Denis Brassil, Micheal Cotter, Alex Touhy, Aodhán Horgan, Brian Kavanagh, Rory Lynch, Jake Carmody, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggin, Denis Griffin, Jay O’Connor, Rory Kavanagh, Paddy Lucid, Max Grzybowski, Jayden Moriarty, Vinny Moriarty, Darragh Lyons, Barry Laide, Gabriel Maszorek, Tadhg Falvey, Harry Murphy. Good luck, boys!

Former winners of the Lee Strand Tournament….1986: AdeS (player of the tournament: Armin Heinrich); 1987: AdeS (Brian Shanahan); 1988: An Ghaeltacht (Aonghus Ó Cinnéide); 1989: Na Piarsaigh; 1990: Na Piarsaigh; 1991: Na Piarsaigh; 1992: Kilcummin (John Herlihy); 1993: Na Piarsaigh; 1994: AdeS (Conor Carroll); 1995: (Andy McAllen…RIP); 1996: AdeS (Martin Courtney); 1997: Na Piarsaigh; 1998: AdeS (Stephen O’Mahony); 1999: Na Piarsaigh; 2000: Nemo Rangers; 2001: Salthill/Cnoc na Cathrach; 2002: Salthill/Cnoc na Cathrach; 2003: AdeS (Craig O’Hara); 2004: AdeS (Fergal Maunsell); 2005: Nemo Rangers; 2006: St. Michaels; 2007: Salthill/Cnoc na Cathrach; 2008: An Ghaeltacht (sár-imreoir an chomórtais: Éanna Ó Conchúir); 2009: Dunboyne; 2010: Ballyboden/St. Endas; 2011; Club Uí Chéirín-Uí Rathaille (Gavin Doody); 2012: AdeS (Robbie Murphy); 2013: Nemo Rangers; 2014: Salthill/Cnoc na Cathrach; 2015: Salthill/Knocknacarra; 2016: AdeS (Shane Bastible); 2017: Naas; 2018: Ballyboden/St. Endas; 2019: Clontarf; 2020/21: COVID; 2022: ???

PEIL FAOI 15 – CEANTAR THRÁ LÍ: The Tralee District U15 footballers, having defeated North Kerry, West Kerry (Corca Dhuibhne) and Bordcheantar Neidín (Kenmare District), faced a dangerous East Kerry team in the county championship semi-final on Wednesday (24th) at the John Mitchel Club and had an excellent 0-3 victory in this very prestigious competition. Na scóranna….Tralee District: 2-11; East Kerry: 0-14. Bua iontach! These Tralee stars play v Castleisland District in the final this Wednesday (31st) in Austin Stack PARK. Throw-in time is 8pm. This could be a tough game and, so, all support for the town lads is important! These dedicated players deserve good support!
The Rock boys on the Tralee District panel: Cormac Bastible, Ronan Carroll, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Naode Derege, Bao Foley, Olivier Lata, Rory Ó Loingsigh, Max Maszorek, Ben Murphy, Leon O’Connor, Liam O’Connell, Ryan O’Driscoll, Fionnán Ryan, Alex Touhy, Rian Walsh.

PEIL FAOI 15 – AN CLUB: The U15 Central Region League games are on hold until the District/Divisional Area Championship is finished. Our club’s Division 1 team will play v Killorglin in their Central Region League final and our club’s Division 5 lads will take on Ballymac in their final.

THE PARISH RULE: The Kerry County Board is asking for your views on the ‘Parish Rule.’ Cad é sin? Who can play for the club and who can’t? Is your child with the right club? (Of course he is….if he’s with The Rock!) To give your thoughts, opinions and ideas, please go to the survey on www.austinstacks.ie immediately and before Wednesday 31st.

CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ: The 2022/23 Corn Uí Mhuirí competition: Group A: Tralee CBS, St. Flannan’s College, Clonakilty Community College, Pobalscoil Shliabh Luachra. Group C: Mercy Mounthawk, Coláiste Bhréanainn, Coláiste Choilm (Baile an Chollaigh), Coláiste na Sceilge.

CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all who support and promote our club lotto: (i) Maguires’ Butcher Shop, Caherslee, (ii) Barrys’ Supermarket, Upper Rock Street, (iii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (iv) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (v) O’Flynn Interiors (Malachy Nagle), Lower Rock Street, (vi) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street, (vii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (viii) Carmel O’Neill, (ix) www.austinstacks.ie (x) and/or on https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

AN CLUBSHIOPA: Items are available to order on www.oneills.ie. The Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is available in all sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts onwww.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

SEANFHOCAL: Is í an chomparáid gadaí an áthais! Comparison steals joy! Ábhar machnaimh dúinn! Food for thought!

CHAMPIONSHIP: Good wishes to Wayne’s Warriors v Neidín.

SCÓR: It’s time to start thinking about Senior Scór….solo singer, ballad group, dancers, ceoltóirí, 4-person table quiz, srl.

Na hALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars and their team of coaches enjoyed yet another brilliant session in Connolly Park last Sunday morning. This is The Rock All-Starsinitiative that takes place EVERY Sunday morning at 11am at the Austin Stack Club. These weekly sessions are already a big success with all participants. This is an inclusive initiative undertaken by the club and is open to any child with a diagnosis; it provides a safe space for children to engage in social games and to learn some basic football skills. An-fháilte roimh chách. Yes, spórt, spraoi agus peil! If interested just come along or contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658).
N.B. Excitement mounts as news of a big event for our All-Stars breaks! Our young boys and girls will travel to Croke Park in the near future for an Invitational Day. Páirc an Chrócaigh! Wow! Brilliant news! Sure to be a great outing!

CABHRAÍGÍ leis an gCLUB: By purchasing a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes and by nominating the Austin Stack Club for a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available – you can help in supporting our club. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp promotion….you just have to use the on-pack code….details on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Football again on Sunday morning and on Thursday evening i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Mighty football expected! If you still haven’t joined….come along on Sunday morning at 11am or on Thursday evening! Upcoming challenge games….v K-o’R and v Legion. Keep up the fitness, lads, for these two big matches!

PEIL FAOI 9: We’ll have U9 football action at 11am next Sunday morning as usual. Great football is expected! This Thursday (18th) we challenge Miltown/Castlemaine….a big big game….a real challenge v the Mid-Kerry boys! We also hope to travel to Cork later in the season for the St Finbarr Club Tournament….always an exciting trip with lots of football to be played; now is the time to work hard at our game (matches/training) so that we’ll be in tip-top gear and ready for the battles ahead!!

PEIL FAOI 11: The GoGames are going brilliantly for our U11 boys and are being enjoyed by all. See you all again on Thursday, lads! Come on The Rock!

FAOI 13 – REGIONAL LEAGUE AND ROSE CUP: (i) Regional League – Division 1B….Team Amber (AdeS): 1-9; Na Gaeil (Team Green): 3-9. Team Amber’s recent winning run came to an end at Connolly Park on Sunday last (7th). An early Kyle Yoxall goal put Team Amber on the front foot early on but, despite plenty of possession and good scoring opportunities, our boys were unable to reflect their early dominance on the scoreboard. As the half wore on Na Gaeil gained a foothold that culminated in an equalising goal on the stroke of half-time. Ochónó! Scór leathama: 1-4 apiece. The 2ndhalf was another even affair but two Na Gaeil goals turned out to be the difference in the end idir an dá fhoireann.

There were many fine performances in the Black‘n’Amber and Man-of-the-Match was Karol Kowalczyk who gave a lung-busting midfield masterclass. Ardfhear, a Karol! Thanks to Na Gaeil for another good sporting contest. Austin Stack Club Team Amber: Seán McCannon, Joe O’Halloran, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy, Alex Dafoor, Noah Reidy, Karol Kowalczyk, Nathan O’Connor, Kyle Yoxall, Eliot Calleja, Conor Hanafin, Ewan Canty, Mark Foley, Killian Coffey, Conor Murphy, Luke O’Connor, Tadhg Somers, Liam Swords, Jack Walsh, David Ahern. Thanks to the referee for his handling of the game. (ii) Attendance at training on Tuesday and on Thursday is required for boys to be considered for selection for the next very important game….v Na Seán Mistéalaigh. Let’s work even harder at the training, lads. There are great footballers in this group! (iii) The ROSE of TRALEE Cup competition commences this Saturday (20th) ‘in the beautiful Vale of Tralee.’ Go n-éirí go geal lenár bpeileadóirí! Grouping and clubs….
Group A: Na Gaeil, Emmets, Legion, Lios a’ Phúca.
Group B: Na Mistéalaigh, Churchill, Cordal, Ballyduff Upper.

Group C: Na Stacaigh, Ballymac, Ardfert, Fr Caseys.

Group D: K-O’R, St Senans, Douglas, Laune Rangers.
Venues: Groups A and B will play in Killeen (Club na nGael).

Groups C and D will play in Healy Park (K-O’R), Ballyrickard.

This 13-a-side competition will commence at 10.30am (both venues). 10 minutes per half will be played in all games. Normal U13 Football Rules will apply: one hop and one solo; all kick outs from within the small square; no penalties but ‘square ball’ rules apply; the square to be 3 metres from end line and 1 metre from the goalposts; ‘45 metre kicks’ to be taken from 36 metres out; no more than 2 touches of the ball along the ground (soccer style) to be permitted.

If teams are tied on an equal number of points at the end of Round 1, the result of their Round 1 game will determine their position on the points’ table. However, if their position cannot be determined this way it will be determined by score difference. If they cannot be separated, their position will be determined by ‘goals scored first.’ If semi-finals or finals end in a draw 2 X 3minute periods of extra time will be played. If extra time ends in a draw one period of 3 minutes of further extra time will be played and teams will toss for direction of play.
The Cup and Shield Finals will be played in Killeen at 2.45pm. A maximum of 24 players per team will be allowed.

CAID FAOI 14: This year’s Lee Strand Football Tournament will take place on September 3rd which, this year, is for the Under 14 grade. This is a highly acclaimed competition. A bhuachaillí faoi 14 na Carraige, bígí ag ullmhú chuige! The teams/clubs have been announced as follows….Club Aibhistín de Staic, Cnoc na hEaglaise, Club Uí Chéirín-Uí Rathaille/Naomh Pádraig, Inis Díomáin (An Clár), Bóthar na Trá/Cnoc na Cathrach (Gaillimh), Baile Uí Bhuadáin/Naomh Éanna (BÁC), An Sráidbhaile (Contae Laoise), Raonaithe Nemo (Contae Chorcaí), Na Gaeil, Cluain Tarbh (BÁC) agus An Ghaeltacht. Exciting days, great friendships and mouth-watering encounters ahead!Bímis réidh!

AN CLUB – FAOI 15: The U15 Central Region League games are on hold for a few weeks while the District/Divisional Area Championship takes place. Our club’s Division 1 team will play v Killorglin’s Laune Rangers in the Central Region League final and our club’s Division 5 lads will take on Ballymacelligott in their final. We look forward to both encounters!

CEANTAR THRÁ LÍ – FAOI 15: The Tralee District U15s, having defeated North Kerry, challenged Corca Dhuibhne (West Kerry) in Keel on Wednesday last and were again successful on a score of 2-18 to 2-11….bua maith de 7 bpointe! Their final group game has been scheduled for 7pm this Wednesday (17th) at the John Mitchel Club and their opponents are the boys from the Kenmare District. Good luck to the 15 Rock players on the Tralee District panel: Cormac Bastible, Ronan Carroll, Gavin Casey, Naode Derege, Bao Foley, Olivier Lata, Rory Lynch, Max Maszorek, Ben Murphy, Leon O’Connor, Liam O’Connell, Ryan O’Driscoll, Fionnán Ryan, Alex Touhy, Rian Walsh.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (ii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (iii) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (iv) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (v) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (vi) www.austinstacks.ie (vii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (viii) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, and/or (ix) on: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

AN CLUBSHIOPA: Items are available to order on www.oneills.ie. The Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is available in all sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

CHAMPIONSHIP: ‘Well done’ to our seniors v K-O’R on Sunday last. Nice win, Wayne! Good to see our leading ‘Star’ on the line!

[1]…….CAMPA PEILE: Our club Summer Camp is running very successfully this week (Tuesday to 12.30pm on Saturday). All are having a great time.

[2]…….THE ROCK ALL-STARS: Austin Stack Club All-Stars are extremely excited about this week’s Cúl Camp which is the first inclusive Cúl Camp to be held in Kerry forchildren with a diagnosis. It’s taking place this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in our usual training grounds. This ground-breaking initiative is running as a result of the inclusivity of the club and the hard work and dedication of its members, trainers, coaches, volunteers, parents and children.
Oh to, Oh to be, Oh to be a Rockie!
For any child with a diagnosis who is interested in signing up to our weekly training sessions…..please come along to the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park on Sunday mornings at 10am. Eolas/Information: please contact Sarah (087-2810239) or Sandra (087-2946658).

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Football again on Sunday morning and on Thursday evening i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Mighty football expected!

PEIL FAOI 9: We’ll have U9 football action at 11am next Sunday morning as usual and again on Thursday at 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Our GoGames continue. Peile gan stró!

HELP THE CLUB: By purchasing a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes and by nominating the Austin Stack Club for a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available – you can help in supporting our club. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp promotion….you just have to use the on-pack code….details on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

PEIL FAOI 11: The GoGames are going brilliantly for our U11 boys and are being enjoyed by all. See you all again on Thursday, lads! Up The Rock!

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Central League: ‘Well done’ to all our boys v Laune Rangers in sun-drenched Connolly Park on Sunday last. Team Amber won their game on a scoreline of 5-7 to 1-10. A good victory! Team Black were unlucky on a scoreline of 2-12 to 5-12. Tough luck, boys, but remember that 2-12 is an excellent score! We’ll play Na Gaeil in Round 2 of the Central League this coming weekend. Come on The Rock!!  (ii) Training sessions as usual this week….on Tuesday and on Thursday. Keep up the training, lads. You could be the Joe, Greg, Dylan or Jack of the future!

FAOI 15: (i) Congrats to our Division 1 team that defeated Ballymac…3-20 to 0-9…on Thursday 28th in the semi-final of the Central Region League. The game was played in Ballymac. Killorglin’s Laune Rangers will be the opposition in the final. Time, date and venue to be decided. Good luck, boys. Up The Rock!‘Well done’ to Oliver Lata, Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Derege, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Horgan, Max Maszorek, Gabriel Maszorek, Leon O’Connor, Rory Ó Loingsigh, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Brian Kavanagh, Jayden Moriarty, Paddy Lucid, Jack Diggin. (ii) We say ‘well played’ to our Division 5 boys who challenged Castleisland Desmonds in their Central Region League semi-final. The game was played on Tuesday evening (2th) in Connolly Park. Our boys: Seán Clifford, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggin, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Vinny Moriarty, Adam Johnston, Liam O’Connell, Leon O’Connor, Hawlie Cotter, Darragh Lyons, Barry Laide.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (iii) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (iv) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (v) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (vi) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street,  (vii) www.austinstacks.ie (viii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, and/or (ix) on: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

CLUB SHOP: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on orders over €50): www.oneills.ie. The new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is for sale and is available in sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

KERRY: (i) What an evening in Connolly Park! The whole Kerry team, including 9 Tralee players (4 of them proud Rockmen), arrived with the ‘Sam Maguire.’ How nice to welcome home our own Joe O’Connor, Jack Ó Sé, Greg Horan and Dylan Ó Cathasaigh. Everybody was delighted when Captain Joe spoke! Jack O’Connor also addressed the assembly and praised several Rock leaders, including Liam and Shane Lynch, Wayne Quillinan, Ger O’Keeffe agus an ‘Star’ féin. Jack used the word ‘ablach’ to describe Kieran Donaghy; that word has several meanings but ‘hulk’ is the most appropriate one! (ii) Mór-chomhbhrón le hAoife Ní Dhuilleáin, le Dara Ó Lúing (agus a chomhbhádóirí, Déaglán Ó Cuill agus Gearóidín Ní Shé) agus le Cailíní Peile Chiarraí, nár éirigh leo i gCraobhchluiche na hÉireann i bPeil Ghaelach na mBan i gcoinne na Mí Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. We look forward with confidence to 2023.

UACHTARÁN RANNÓG ÓGRA AN CHLUB: Fuair Uachtarán Rannóg Ógra ár gclub, Mícheál Ó hAodha, bás le déanaí. Déanaimid comhbhrón lena chlann agus lena mhuintir. The club mourns the passing of the President of the Juvenile Section of our club, Mícheál Hayes. R.I.P. Mícheál worked tirelessly over many years for the youth of our club. During the sixties and early seventies he coached our youngsters in hurling and football. Tribute on www.austinstacks.ie.

CAMPA PEILE: Reminder….our club Summer Camp will take place from Tuesday August 2ndto Saturday August 6th. Have you booked a place? Cuir isteach d’ainm!

THE ROCK ALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars stepped out in style once again on Sunday last in Connolly Park. We had an exciting warm-up which everyone enjoyed. Bhí Máire i gceannas ar na himeachtaí arís. Ball skills….hopping, bouncing, throwing, catching, kicking….were the order of the day. Great skill, determination and tenacity were shown in the obstacle course….going through the tunnel, jumping through hoops and zigzagging. The parachute flying high in the sky was a hightlight! Well done, all…tutors and pupils! Up the Rock! Please join us again on Sunday morning next at 10am at the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. The All-Stars initiative is open to all children, boys and girls, with a diagnosis. Fáilte roimh chách. Eolas/information: please contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658).

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): (i) No…no…no football next Sunday morning as Kerry will be challenging Galway for the Sam Maguire Cup. Three cheers for The Rock men on the Kerry panel. (ii) Football again on Thursday i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile.

PEIL FAOI 9: (i) No…no…no football next Sunday as some of our club members will be travelling to Páirc an Chrócaigh where Kerry will be playing for the Sam Maguire Cup. Best wishes to The Rock men on the Kerry senior panel. Will a few All-Ireland medals be coming to Connolly Park? (ii) Football again on Thursday at 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. (iii) On Sunday last we made the short trip across town to the John Mitchel Club in Ballyseedy for ourGoGames. Great football was played and our players had a very enjoyable time kicking leather! Na Mistéalaigh, as usual, had everything in tip-top shape for our games. Thanks to them for three great games that were played in great spirit in very warm weather….mórbhuíochas. (iv) The Rock players on the Oakpark/St Brendans/ListellickCommunity Games football panel: Paudie Hayles, Ruadh Horan, Michael Broughton, Noah Diggin, Ruane Lawlor, Adam O’Connell and Jamie Quillinan.

€€€ FOR THE CLUB: By purchasing a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes and by nominating the Austin Stack Club for a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available – you can help in supporting our club. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp promotion….you just have to use the on-pack code….details onwww.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

PEIL FAOI 11: The Coiste na nÓg GoGames are going well for our U11 boys. See you all again on Thursday, lads! Up The Rock!

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Our U13 Black Team challenged Na Gaeil in our second game in the Tralee Town League (Division 1) competition on Sunday evening last (17th). We made the trip to Killeen determined to put in a solid performance despite missing some players and nursing a few injuries. Our boys started very well and put in a strong first half playing very good football; we deservedly led at the break….bhíomar chun tosaigh le haon chúl amháin….3-4 to 2-4. However, when our hosts came out for the second half they threw everything at us; our boys’ brave efforts kept the game alive until the final quarter. Eventually, i ndeireadh na feide, Na Gaeil powered ahead and took the laurels! Hard luck, lads, but a brave effort! Team Black: 3-5; Na Gaeil: 5-14. Thanks to our hosts for a great match and to the referee for his handling of the game. Training sessions as usual this week….on Tuesday and on Thursday. Keep up the training, boys…a lot of football still to be played and we’re improving all the time….growing in age and in wisdom and constantly improving in the skills of Gaelic football. (ii) Team Amber came away from Killeen with a well-deserved victory in the Tralee Town League (Division 3) competition on last Sunday evening’s (17th) encounter with Na Gaeil. An scór….Team Amber: 5-12; Na Gaeil B: 5-6. A blistering first half of football from Team Amber put them in firm control of this local derby. The boys’ power, pace and control had them reap five goals before the short whistle. A brace of points from Nathan O’Connor as well as great goals by Nathan Hurley, Jack Delaney and Kyle Yoxall put the Black ‘n’Amber ar an mbóthar ceart! Na Gaeil battled back in the 2nd half but their attacks were bravely repulsed with ferocious defending by the Austin Stack Club boys. Some fine Rock points were scored to keep the hosts at arms’ length; a healthy look was kept on the scoreboard and a well-deserved and outstanding win was recorded. Bua de dhá chúl! This was one of the most complete team performances of the year and, undoubtedly, Man-of-the-Match was Noah Reidy who gave a stellar performance at centre back; his outstanding performance included a well-taken point….cúilín gleoite. Thanks to Na Gaeil for a good contest. Thanks to the referee for his handling of the game. An fhoireann ómrach (amber): Seán McCannon; Joe O’Halloran, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy; Alex Dafoor, Noah Reidy, Alex O’Flaherty; Oran O’Donoghue, Karol Kowalczyk; Nathan Hurley, Nathan O’Connor, Gearóid Corcoran; Séamus Keenan, Kyle Yoxall, Jack Delaney; Luke O’Connor, Jayden O’Dowd, Eliot Caljea, Conor Hanafin. (Pa Laide a chuir peann le pár).

FAOI 15: (i) Our U15s started their Central League Division 1 campaign with a convincing away victory over An Ghaeltacht in Gallarus on Wednesday evening last. We started slowly and led by 0-5 at half-time. Our boys continued their good form in the second half and ran out convincing winners in the end….5-17 to 0-9. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí na Carraige! An fhoireann bhuacach: Oliver Lata, Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Derege, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Horgan, Max Maszorek, Gabriel Maszorek, Leon O’Connor, Rory Ó Loingsigh, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Brian Kavanagh, Jayden Moriarty, Paddy Lucid, Jack Diggin. (ii) On Friday evening our Central League Division 5 footballers started their campaign with a hard-fought and narrow close win against Castleisland Desmonds in Oileán Ciarraí. We began the first half slowly and were 2-0 down shortly after throw-in. However, following a few positional switches our boys got a foothold in the game and we led…3-4 to 2-3…at half-time. A brilliant comeback! Castleisland made their comeback attempt in the second half but our stalwart defence kept us in the game. Our lads worked hard and repelled many dangerous attacks. Two more goals from our boys in the second half put us in firm control of the match. Castleisland Desmonds attacked repeatedly but could not get past our stonewall defence. We were victorious! Final score….AdeS: 5-9; Castleisland Desmonds: 3-4. Special thanks to our U13 boys, Hawlie Cotter, Darragh Lyons and Barry Laide, who played really well on the occasion. An fhoireann bhuacach: Seán Clifford, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggin, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Vinny Moriarty, Adam Johnston, Liam O’Connell, Leon O’Connor, Hawlie Cotter, Darragh Lyons, Barry Laide. Well done, boys! (Morgan O’Connell a chuir peann le pár).

AUSTIN STACK CLUB MINORS: A great effort by our Minors in last Monday’s championship game v Neidín at Spá (Cill Airne) last Monday!

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (ii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (iv) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (v) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (vi) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (vii) www.austinstacks.ie (viii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, and/or (ix) on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

CLUB SHOP: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on orders over €50):www.oneills.ie. The new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is for sale and is available in sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts onwww.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

KERRY: (i) Go n-éirí go geal le Joe O’Connor and his Kerry colleagues (including our own Jack Ó Sé, Greg Horan and Dylan Ó Cathasaigh) in aghaidh na Gaillimhe on Sunday next. We are so proud of our lads on the county panel! (ii) Go n-éirí go geal le Dara Ó Lúing agus le Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus le mná óga Chiarraí, chomh maith, i gcoinne na Mí, i gCraobhchluiche na hÉireann.

TEAM OF THE YEAR: Instead of picking a ‘team of the year’ and leaving out brilliant players wouldn’t it be better to play interprovincial games…thus giving a ‘stage’ to more star players!

POST SCRIPTUM: ‘Well done’ to Limerick!

THE ROCK ALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars stepped out in force again on a bright and sunny Sunday morning. There was great anticipation in the air with the big match of the afternoon in peoples’ minds but important things had to be attended to first in Connolly Park.

With our various stations set up and in place, everyone joined in to do an enthusiastic warm-up run under our enthusiastic head coach, Máire, who is spearheading this wonderful initiative.

Richie was teaching ball skills, giving Tim Mc a run for his money. We had bouncing, throwing in the air and catching activities at which Kyle and Robert were outstanding troopers.

Powerful penalty kicks were being taken by all; Seanie O’Shea and his Kerry warriors would’ve been proud to see the skill and determination demonstrated by our All-Stars. Thomas and Jamie led the way through the obstacle course….going through the tunnel, jumping through hoops and zigzagging like professionals. Gearóid loved the finale with the parachute flying high in the sky. Based on today’s performance by our All-Stars, a few could be called up to tog out against Galway in a week’s time! Up the Rock!

Please join us again on Sunday morning next at 10am at the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. The All-Stars initiative is open to all children, boys and girls, with a diagnosis. Fáilte roimh chách. Eolas/information: please contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658). (Sarah Spillane).

HELP THE ROCK CLUB: By purchasing a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes you can nominate the Austin Stack Club for a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available – by using the on-pack code. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps promotion; details onwww.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Now that Kerry have defeated Dublin in dramatic fashion in Croke Park we’ll get back to our Sunday morning football. See you all on Sunday at 11am and on Thursday at 6.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile.

PEIL FAOI 9: (i) Yes, Kerry have beaten Dublin in Croke Park and we’ll happily get back to our Sunday morning football in Connolly Park. Expect another great football session on Sunday at 11am when our boys will challenge the John Mitchel Club lads. And we’ll have more football on Thursday at 5.30pm in Connolly Park. (ii) Good luck to our Rock players on the Oakpark/St Brendans/Listellick panel in their next round of Community Games football…. Noah Diggin, Ruane Lawlor, Adam O’Connell, Jamie Quillinan, Michael Broughton, Ruadh Horan and Paudie Hayles.

PEIL FAOI 11: The Coiste na nÓg GoGames are going well for our U11 boys. See you all on Thursday next, boys! Keep up the good work, lads!

PEIL FAOI 13: Training sessions continue this week….on Tuesday and on Thursday. We look forward to more exciting games in the coming weeks. Possible future Kerry stars: Eliot Calleja, Liam Swords, Ediart Topali, Oran O’Donoghue, Karol Kowalczyk, Kyle Yoxall, Seán McCannon, Alex Darfoor, Albi Gaxha, Mateusz Mikolajczuk, Diarmuid Hennessy, Ewan Canty, Conor Murphy, Jack Delaney, Fionn Cotter, Jamie Casey, Ryan O’Carroll, Conor O’Regan, David Ahern, Nathan O’Connor, Luke O’Connor, Ben Litchfield, Denis Brassil, Oisín Cotter, Alex O’Flaherty, Tadhg Somers, Joe O’Halloran, Conor Hanafin, Noah Reidy, Séamus Keenan, Jayden O’Dowd, Jack Walsh, Gearóid Corcoran, Ryan McCord, Nathan Hurley, Harry Murphy, Danny Lane, Haulie Cotter, David Hobbert, Dean Courtney, Seosamh de Barra, Ryan O’Flaherty, Darragh Lyons, Eoin Mangan, Barry Laide and Rian McEvoy.

FÉILE na nÓG (FAOI 15): How our U15s lined out in Division 1 of the Féile na nÓg final v Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe: Oiliver Lata; Rian Walsh, Max Maszorek, Tomás O’Connell; Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Bao Foley; Ronan Carroll, Ben Murphy; Alex Touhy, Gavin Casey, Cormac Bastible; Jack Shanahan, Ryan O’Driscoll, Paddy Lucid; Leon O’Connor, Rory Lynch, Naoude Derege, Gabriel Maszorek; Jake Carmody, Jack Ó Duigín, , Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Adam Johnston, Jayden Moriarty; Rory Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Eoghan Murphy, Denis Griffin, Vinny Moriarty, Max Grzybowski. A total of 88 club sides from Europe, the UK and USA competed at nine different venues in the final stages of the U15 competition. Do you know that Féile na nÓg is one of the biggest underage sporting events in Europe? The competition was sponsored for the 7th time by John West. Over 2,600 youngsters took part in a wonderful competition. New York underlined just how vibrant their underage development structures are by winning the LGFA Division 1 title with a convincing 3-8 to 0-2 victory over Club Naomh Muire, Oranmore-Maree, Galway.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (ii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (iii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (v) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (vi) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (vii)www.austinstacks.ie (viii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, and/or (ix) on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

AUSTIN STACK CLUB MINORS took part in a good challenge match v Corca Dhuibhne on Monday last (11ú). The blazing heat did not deter our warriors from delivering a similarly sizzling performance for their home crowd. The clubhouse staff provided ample refreshments for those same loyal supporters, thirsty from the scorching temperatures. Sea, chruthaigh mionúir na Carraige go maith! Sea, good preparation for next Monday’s championship game v Neidín at Spá (Cill Airne). Support welcome! (D Ó Loinsigh)!

CLUB SHOP: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on orders over €50): www.oneills.ie. The new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is for sale and is available in sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

KERRY: ‘Well done’ to Joe O’Connor and his Kerry colleagues (including Jack Ó Sé, Greg Horan, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh) v The Dubs on Sunday last. What a last-minute 55 metre free! Well done to ‘Seánie Con’ O’Shea from Bonane!! What an exciting finish! Kerry and Dublin have played each other in 12 All-Ireland semi-finals. Kerry have won 7 and Dublin have won 4; one game was drawn. Good wishes to our players in they prepare to face laochra na Gaillimhe! All-time scorer in All-Ireland finals: our own Mikey Sheehy.

THE ROCK ALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars stepped out in force again on Sunday morning last…a little rain couldn’t dampen the high spirits shown by all. With the various stations set up and in place, everyone joined in to do an enthusiastic warm-up. Tim Mc was teaching ball skills….bouncing, throwing in the air and catching, skills at which Fionn, Aislinn and Lily were mighty.

Penalty kicks were then taken….Millie and Thomas were amazingly skilful. Lily and Caoimhe were dingers at the obstacle course….going through the tunnel, jumping through hoops and zigzagging as if they were on the slopes of the Austrian Alps. Jamie and Julian loved the parachute with the gorgeous colours flying high in the sky. It was wonderful to see old faces and new….all enjoying the experiences….lifetime friendships being forged at the grass roots.

Please join us again on Sunday morning next at 10am at the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. The All-Stars initiative is open to all children, boys and girls, with a diagnosis. Táimid ag fás agus ag forbairt! Fáilte roimh chách. Eolas/information: please contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658).

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): As the Kerry v Dublin game will be played on Sunday next in Croke Park we’ll have no…no…no Sunday morning football this weekend. However, it will be business as usual on Thursday evening at 6.30pm.

PEIL FAOI 9: (i) Another great football session has been planned for this Thursday at 5.30pm in Connolly Park but we’ll have no…no…no football on Sunday next as everybody will be settling down to watch the big Kerry v Dublin game in Croke Park. (ii) ‘Well done’ to our Rock players who represented Oakpark/St Brendans/Listellick in a great victory over Cahersiveen on Sunday last….Paudie Hayles, Ruadh Horan, Michael Broughton, Jamie Quillinan, Adam O’Connell, Ruane Lawlor and Noah Diggins.

PEIL FAOI 11: The Coiste na nÓg GoGames are going well for the peileadóirí óga Faoi 11. They had a very enjoyable game v Ballymac on Thursday last. See you next Thursday, boys!

HELP OUR CLUB: If you purchase a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes you may nominate the Austin Stack Club for a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available – by using the on-pack code. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps promotion, details onwww.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

PEIL FAOI 13: Training sessions continue this week….on Tuesday and on Thursday. We look forward to more cluichí móra sna seachtainí atá romhainn amach. Some of our Black‘n’Amber stalwarts: Seán McCannon, Alex Darfoor, Diarmuid Hennessy, Conor Murphy, Jack Delaney, Kyle Yoxall, Fionn Cotter, Jamie Casey, Ryan O’Carroll, Conor O’Regan, Liam Swords, David Ahern, Nathan O’Connor, Luke O’Connor, Ediart Topali, Oran O’Donoghue, Ben Litchfield, Denis Brassil, Oisín Cotter, Alex O’Flaherty, Tadhg Somers, Joe O’Halloran, Karol Kowalczyk, Ewan Canty, Albi Gaxha, Mateusz Mikolajczuk, Conor Hanafin, Noah Reidy, Séamus Keenan, Eliot Calleja, Jayden O’Dowd, Jack Walsh, Gearóid Corcoran, Ryan McCord, Nathan Hurley, Harry Murphy, Haulie Cotter, David Hobbert, Dean Courtney, Seosamh de Barra, Ryan O’Flaherty, Darragh Lyons, Eoin Mangan, Barry Laide, Rian McEvoy and Danny Lane.

SCÉAL NA FÉILE (FAOI 15): Our boys took on the best U15 club sides in the world last Saturday when we participated in Féile na nÓg 2022 in Dublin. We took our place in Division 1 expecting to qualify for the knockout cup stages against the premier clubs. We were hosted by St.Peters in Ballyboughal, in North County Dublin.

We travelled there from Maynooth University Campus where we had stayed overnight in order to give our side the best possible chance of success. In our opening game we played our hosts, Club Naomh Peadar. We started slowly in that game but managed to get two crucial goals to settle our nerves and we were ahead at half time…2-3 to 0-3. We got into our stride in the second half, scoring three more goals to secure an emphatic victory with a scoreline of 5-7 to 0-7.

Our second match was against New York and it was played almost immediately after our opener. The Big Apple boys proved worthy opponents scoring 0-4 in the first half against our 1-2. With a much better second half performance we stretched our lead and a stonewall shut out by our backs prevented New York from adding to their tally. We won on a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-4, thereby securing a semi-final placing.

After a well-deserved lunch break, during which our boys had an opportunity to replenish their energy as well as soaking up the carnival atmosphere, we challenged a staunch Bredagh team from the outskirts of Belfast and the champions of County Down. A strong start had us leading by 0-5 at half time….2-1 to 0-2….and a further two goals in the second half ensured that we were worthy victors….4-3 to 0-4.

The highlight of that encounter was a brilliant team movement that ended when Gavin Casey found an alert Cormac Bastible with surgical precision and Cormac, producing a sublime finish, despatched a raspar to the Northern net. We then travelled to Abbotstown to play our Division 1 Cup Final against Galway champions, Claregalway, who also had an unbeaten run to the Division 1 Cup final. We began the first half well with the lion’s share of possession and were leading by a mere two points close to half time when a speculative shot from our opponents led to a fortuitous goal that, unfortunately, left us down by a point at half-time.

We had our own goal chance immediately after half-time but a great save by the opposition’s goalie kept out the leather. Claregalway then had their own attack on our goal which was well blocked by our defence but the rebound fell into opposition hands and was finished to the net from point blank range. Tireless efforts from our hardworking midfielders and forwards produced a comeback but, unfortunately, our train was derailed by another deflected Claregalway goal.

We managed to bring the margin back to five points but ran out of time and lost on a final scoreline of 3-2 to 0-6. Sad? Yes, but very happy with our overall displays at Féile 2022! Our U15s played their games with heart, spirit, courage and skill. They showed to all that the boys of The Rock are among the best! They gave every ounce of their energy in that final game in Abbotstown.

They had a wonderful weekend and the experience will certainly stand to them. We look forward to seeing these lads wearing the Black‘n’Amber in future games.

Congratulations to worthy winners, Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe.

Féile Squad: Oiliver Lata; Bao Foley, Max Maszorek, Tomás Ó Conaill; Liam Ó Conaill, Fionnán Ó Riain, Alex Touhy; Ben Murphy, Ronan Carroll; Naoude Derege, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Cormac Bastible; Leon O’Connor, Ryan O’Driscoll, Rory Lynch; Max Grzybowski, Rian Walsh, Gabriel Maszorek, Jake Carmody, Jack Ó Duigín, Paddy Lucid, Brian Kavanagh, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey, Adam Johnston, Jayden Moriarty; Rory Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Eoghan Murphy, Denis Griffin, Vinny Moriarty. (Morgan O’Connell, bainisteoir, a chuir peann le pár).Mórbhuíochas to our unsung heroes, our faithful team of bainisteoirí/meantóirí/coaches: Morgan O’Connell, Ronan Kavanagh, Joe Walsh, Theo Ó Duigín, Ciarán Ó Conaill. ‘Well done,’ also to the fans who travelled and to all who organised and supported the pre-Féile fundraising. Beidh lá eile ag an gCarraig!

TACADÓIRÍ: A big ‘thank you’ to all who supported the U15 fundraising and to all our sponsors….the O’Connell Pharmacy (Tralee), the Ryan family and Four Star Pizza (Tralee), Kerry Group, Pádraig Foley Solicitors, ACE Engineering and Ned O’Shea Construction, Patrick’s The Hair Company, House of Glamour, Yummy Café, The Glasshouse, Ugly Mug, John Dowling Shoes and Sportswear, The Daily Grind, Razzle Dazzle, Connolly Jewellers, Ross Jewellers, Celsius, Peevers Motorparts, Silver Coin, Jonathon Lynch & Shaws, MTU, CH Chemists, O’Connell Pharmacy, Terry’s Butcher Shop, Kevin Barry, Domino Pizza, Leahy Pharmacy, Office & Ink, The Castle Bar, Linnanes’ Bar, Dunnes, McCaffreys, Cleary Photography, Teresa Carroll, All-Care Pharmacy (Mounthawk).

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (ii) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (iii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (iv) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (vi) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (vii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (viii) www.austinstacks.ie and/or (ix) on the following link:https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

CLUB SHOP: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on orders over €50): www.oneills.ie. The new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is for sale and is available in sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

KERRY: Best wishes to Joe O’Connor and his Kerry colleagues v The Dubs on Sunday.

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THE ROCK ALL-STARS: Last Sunday’s session was called off because of the inclement weather. So, boys and girls, join us on Sunday morning next at 10am at the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. The All-Stars initiative is open to all children with a diagnosis. Táimid ag fás agus ag dul ó neart go neart! Fáilte roimh chách. Eolas/information: please contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658).

PEIL FAOI 9: Phase 2 of the Coiste na nÓg GoGames continues for our U9 stars. St Senans were the visitors to Connolly Park last Thursday evening….our exciting season continues….peil, peil and more peil this Thursday at 5.30pm in Connolly Park and again on Sunday at 11am.

PEIL FAOI 11: Phase 2 of the Coiste na nÓg GoGames is now in full progress…go n-éirí go geal lenár bpeileadóirí óga Faoi 11. They had a very enjoyable visit to Farranfore to play Firies last Thursday and we play in Ballymac at 6.30pm this Thursday (30th). The next training session for this great group will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next in Connolly Park. See you then, boys!

HELP OUR CLUB: If you purchase a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes you may nominate the Austin Stack Club for a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available – by using the on-pack code. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps promotion, details on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

PEIL FAOI 13: Training sessions continue this week….on Tuesday and on Thursday. We look forward to our upcoming challenges.
Our Amber boys who look forward to upcoming challenges: Seán McCannon, Alex Dafoor, Diarmuid Hennessy, Conor Murphy, Jack Delaney, Kyle Yoxall, Liam Swords, David Ahern, Nathan O’Connor, Luke O’Connor, Ediart Topali, Oran O’Donoghue, Oisín Cotter, Alex O’Flaherty, Tadhg Somers, Joe O’Halloran, Karol Kowalczyk, Ewan Canty, Albi Gaxha, Mateusz Mikolajczuk, Conor Hanafin, Noah Reidy, Séamus Keenan, Eliot Calleja, Jayden O’Dowd, Jack Walsh, Gearóid Corcoran.

PEIL FAOI 15: Best of luck to The Rock in the John West Féile Idirnáisiúnta na nGael (Division 1) in Dublin this weekend (July 2nd). Ballyboughal (north of Dublin Airport), is the venue for our Group 1 games v New York (USA) and St. Peters (Ballyboughal). Other possible opponents: Kilmacud Crokes, Maynooth (Kildare), Bredagh (Co. Down), St. Judes (Dublin), Ballyboden St. Enda, Naas, Oranmore/Maree, London and Douglas (Cork). Best wishes to players, managers and fans.

SCÉAL ón bhFÉILE: Not too long to go now! Full steam ahead with Féile preparations….accommodation for ár ngaiscígh is secured at Maynooth College agus lóistín dá lucht tacaíochta is reserved at the luxurious Bracken Court Hotel. Supporters at last week’s pulse-pounding senior clash v the Kerins-O’ Rahilly Club will have noticed collection buckets for the Féile expenses being used around Connolly Park. We encourage all members to give generously if the opportunity to do so presents itself. ‘Téanam chun siúil, tá an cúrsa fada….” Let’s look forward to a superb weekend of action! (Ón ár dtuairisceoir/reporter i mBÁC, Dáithí Ó Loinsigh).

QUIZ NA FÉILE: A big ‘go raibh maith agat/agaibh’ to all who supported the U15 fundraiser and to all our sponsors….the O’Connell Pharmacy (Tralee), the Ryan family and Four Star Pizza (Tralee), Kerry Group, Pádraig Foley Solicitors, ACE Engineering and Ned O’Shea Construction, Patrick’s The Hair Company, House of Glamour, Yummy Café, The Glasshouse, Ugly Mug, John Dowling Shoes and Sportswear, The Daily Grind, Razzle Dazzle, Connolly Jewellers, Ross Jewellers, Celsius, Peevers Motorparts, Silver Coin, Jonathon Lynch & Shaws, MTU, CH Chemists, O’Connell Pharmacy, Terry’s Butcher Shop, Kevin Barry, Domino Pizza, Leahy Pharmacy, Office & Ink, The Castle Bar, Linnanes’ Bar, Dunnes, McCaffreys, Cleary Photography, Teresa Carroll, All-Care Pharmacy (Mounthawk).

AN FHÉILE IOMÁNAÍOCHTA: An cluiche sciliúil! Comhghairdeachas to The Rock boys who had wonderful hurling success in Féile Iománaíochta na nGael last weekend….Liam Ó Conaill, Tomás Ó Conaill, Jack Ó Seanacháin agus Fionnán Ó Riain.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (ii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (iii) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (iv) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (v) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (vi) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (vii) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (viii) www.austinstacks.ie and/or (ix) on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

CLUB SHOP: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on orders over €50):www.oneills.ie. The new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is for sale and is available in sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts onwww.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/

KERRY: Sympathies to our Kerry minors v Mayo and especially to our own Paddy Lane, Michael Tansley and Colm Browne. Congrats to the Kerry Seniors v Mayo and especially to our own Joe O’Connor and Jack O’Shea. (Our best wishes to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh as he fights an unfortunate injury).

THE ROCK ALL-STARS

The dull and gloomy start to last Sunday morning didn’t deter our All-Stars from taking to the pitch to continue their weekly sessions. United as a single group this week, the All-Stars moved through alternating skills and social games under the guidance of their amazing coaches and parents.

They were in flying form and lots of fun was had by all. Each and every one of our All-Stars is showing continued improvement in ball skills.

The obstacle course and parachute ranked high in the fun stakes this week and lots of laugher was heard around the pitch, from both the adults and children! We wish All-Star, Omar, the best of luck on his new adventure and we look forward to seeing him back on Black‘n’Amber soil again very soon.

The All-Stars initiative is open to all children with a diagnosis. Join us on Sundays at 10AM on the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. New members are always welcome! Contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658) for information.

HELP AUSTIN STACKS: On purchasing a box of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes you can nominate Austin Stacks by using the on-pack code, and put The Rock in the position of a possible windfall – €40,000 worth of prizes are available. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps promotion, details on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition.

SUMMER CAMP: The Austin Stacks club football camp will take place from August 3rd to August 6th. The July County Board Cúl Camp is already full.

U7 FOOTBALL / PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17):  The action continues in Connolly Park at 11AM on Sunday and 6.30PM on Thursday. New players are always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9: Phase 1 of the Coiste Na nÓg Go Games was completed with an enjoyable visit to Firies on Tuesday, and the next batch of 5 games will take place over the coming weeks. The squad is very strong.

PEIL FAOI 11: Phase 2 of the Coiste Na nÓg Go Games is now in progress. Following very enjoyable games at Listowel and at home to Crokes, The Rock now play Milltown in Connolly Park at 6.30PM on this Thursday. Meanwhile, training for this great group teams continues next Sunday at 10.50AM in Connolly Park.

PEIL FAOI 13:  The LEE STRAND County Leagues: Both Stacks teams played at Milltown at 6PM on Sunday (results unknown at time of writing). The Semi-Finals are planned for 6PM next Sunday the 19th and the Finals are scheduled for the 26th June.

PEIL FAOI 15: Having won the County League Division 1 and the Kerry Féile Na nÓg, the black and amber juggernaut now turns to the Féile Náisiúnta Pheil Na nGael (Division 1) in Dublin on Saturday the 2nd July.

The Rock will be based overnight at Maynooth University.

Ballyboughal (St. Peters, north of Dublin Airport), is the venue for our Group 1 games with
New York and the host club.

Other participants include Kilmacud Crokes, Maynooth, Bredagh (Co. Down), St. Jude’s and Ballyboden St. Enda’s (Dublin), Naas, Oranmore/Maree (Galway), London, and Douglas (Cork).

The Stacks have a great tradition of participation in this national festival, and many Rock players have cherished memories of representing the Street Of Champions at Féile.

QUIZ NIGHT: A fundraising quiz night to help defray expenses for the U15s’ Féile trip will take place at 8PM on Friday at the Clubhouse. Entry for a team of 4 costs €40. There is a fantastic selection of spot prizes, the best being a pair of ALL IRELAND FINAL TICKETS. Please try to participate.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (ii) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (iii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (iv) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (v) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (vi) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (vii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (viii) www.austinstacks.ie and/or (ix) on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

AN CLUBSHIOPA: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50): www.oneills.ie. The new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is for sale and it’s available in men’s/unisex/women’s/kids’ sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/.

SCÓR na SINSEAR: Senior Scór will take place in October.

AUSTIN STACK CLUB ALL-STARS: On Sunday last, our Austin Stack Club All-Stars togged out in the glorious sunshine. Everyone was in good spirits. The children had great fun improving their football skills as well as taking part in social games and having fun with bubbles in the chill out zone. Kean Fitzgerald showed great skill in handpassing this week and Julian Carmody loved the fun and games with the parachute. The Austin Stack Club All-Stars is an inclusive initiative being undertaken by the club and is open to any child with a diagnosis. It’s a safe space for children to engage in social games and to learn some basic football skills; and it allows kids to be themselves while having fun with their peers. We are always open to new members. All are welcome! Fáilte roimh chách! Massive thanks to the club members and parents who give their time to lend a hand week after week. The atmosphere and energy is always electric. We look forward to seeing everyone again on Sunday next at 10am at the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. Newmembers always welcome! Contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658) for information/eolas. (Buíochas le Sandra a chuir peann le pár).

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): More wonderfully stylish football was played by our Under 7 footballers last Sunday morning in Connolly Park; they’ll be up and at it again on Sunday next at 11am and on Thursday evening at 6.30pm. Tá siad ag tnúth go mór leis na GoGames! New footballers always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): We had a very busy few weeks with our trip to Dublin and with our games v Na Gaeil and Kilcummin. We have a brilliant group of Under 9 footballers! We have one game left in the GoGames series; we’ll travel to Firies in a few weeks to take on the mid-Kerry boys. Ar aghaidh linn!

KELLOGG’s CÚL CAMP: The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp 2022 is scheduled to take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to July 8th. Are you booked in? You may book on https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/

COMÓRTAS KELLOGG’s: GAA clubs across the country are in with a chance of winning nice prizes, (€40,000 worth of prizes), as part of the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps competition. By purchasing a promotional box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies or Bran Flakes, one may nominate one’s favourite club (Club Aibhistín de Staic, gan dabht!!) by using the unique on-pack code….. www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/competition. Never venture, never win! Closing date: 26úLúnasa.

PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): U11 Football GoGames (Phase 2) have been scheduled for this Thursday (2nd June).
(i) The LEE STRAND County GoGames – Division A – Phase 2 –fixtures……
Round 1: Thursday 2nd June at 6.30pm – Listowel Emmets v AdeS A (away) i Lios Tuathail;
Round 2: Thursday 9th June at 6.30pm – AdeS A (at home) v Crokes i gConnolly Park;
Round 3: Thursday 16th June at 6.30pm – AdeS A (ag baile) v Milltown/Castlemaine i gConnolly Park;
Round 4: Thursday 23rd June at 6.30pm – Firies v AdeS A (away) in Firies;
Round 5: Thursday 30th June at 6.30pm – Ballymac v AdeS A (away) i Lios Tuathail.
(ii) The LEE STRAND County GoGames – Division B – Phase 2 –fixtures……
Round 1: Thursday 2nd June at 6.30pm – Listowel Emmets v AdeS B (away) i Lios Tuathail;
Round 2: Thursday 9th June at 6.30pm – AdeS B (at home) v Crokes i gConnolly Park;
Round 3: Thursday 16th June at 6.30pm – AdeS B (ag baile) v Milltown/Castlemaine i gConnolly Park;
Round 4: Thursday 23rd June at 6.30pm – Firies v AdeS B (away) in Firies;
Round 5: Thursday 30th June at 6.30pm – Ballymac v AdeS B (away) i Lios Tuathail.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) The LEE STRAND County League – Division 1A (Phase 2):
Round 1: Sunday 22nd May – Legion: 2-8; Ade: 2-10.
Round 2: Sunday 29th May at 6pm – AdeS (at home) v Laune Rangers i gCill Orglan. Well done, boys!
Round 3: Sunday 12th June at 6pm – Milltown/Castlemaine v AdeS (away) i gCiarraí Láir;
Semi-finals: 19thJune at 6pm – winners 1A v runners-up 1B; winners 1B v runners-up 1A; 3rd place 1A v 4th place 1B; 3rd place 1B v 4th place 1A;
Final: 26th June at 6pm. Teams in our division that we could possibly meet in the semi-final: Keel/Listry, Firies, Na Mistéalaigh, Na Gaeil.
(ii) Traenáil/cluichí: Training for all players, both Black and Amber, will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will be played on Sundays. It’s very important that we train well, boys! Full attendance is expected as we’ve acouple of tough games ahead!
(iii) The LEE STRAND County League – Division 13A (Phase 2):
Round 1: still to be played – AdeS B (ag baile) v Gaeltacht B i gConnolly Park;
Round 2: Team Amber’s first game in Phase 2 of the County League ended in defeat against Laune Rangers in Connolly Park on Sunday evening last (29th). Team Amber (AdeS): 1-5; Laune Rangers B: 3-6. The boys from the Laune took full advantage of their match sharpness from their previous weekend and led 2-6 to 0-1 at half-time, Team Amber’s solitary 1st half score came from the boot of Ryan McCord. All credit must go to The Rock boys for their 2nd half response in upping their game straight from the throw-in and in putting up a battling performance. An early Jack Delaney goal along with points from Nathan O’Connor and Kyle Yoxall had Team Amber right back in the game and, with our boys winning their individual duels in all areas of the pitch, a memorable comeback was on the cards. Indeed, a little bit of luck in front of goal might have swung the result in our boys’ way. Mar a tharla, it was Laune Rangers’ only score of the 2nd half, a goal in the dying minutes, that finally settled the result. All our brave boys will greatly benefit from this first competitive outing in nearly a month and they’ll be much more prepared and ready for the games ahead. Man-of-the-Match: Gearóid Corcoran who performed fantastically at wing forward. Thanks to Laune Rangers for a hard-fought and fair contest. Thanks to the referee for his handling of the game. Team Amber: Alex Darfoor, Alex O’Flaherty, Oisín Cotter, Joe O’Halloran, Conor Murphy, David Ahern, Nathan O’Connor, Oran O’Donoghue, Jack Delaney, Ryan McCord, Nathan Hurley, Gearóid Corcoran, Kyle Yoxall, Luke O’Connor, Ewan Canty, Tadhg Somers, Jayden O’Dowd.
Round 3: Sunday 12th June at 6pm – Milltown/Castlemaine v AdeS (away) i gCiarraí Láir;
Semi-finals: 19th June at 6pm – winners 13A v runners-up 13B; winners 13B v runners-up 13A; 3rdplace 13A v 4th place 13B; 3rd place 13B v 4th place 13A;
Final: 26th June at 6pm. Teams in our division that we could possibly meet in the semi-final: Keel/Listry, Firies, Na Mistéalaigh, Na Gaeil. Exciting times ahead! (Buíochas le Pa a chuir peann le pár).

PEIL FAOI 15: We played our County League Division 1 Final against Kenmare Shamrocks on Thursday evening, May 26th, in Doirín (Killarney Legion Club). After a slow start, during which our opponents had a couple of unsuccessful attempts on goal, our boys gradually took control of this first half by playing some wonderful football. High fielding, accurate foot passing and constant support play were the hallmarks of this first class display of Gaelic football. First half goals from Naode Derege, Cormac Bastible, Ronan Carroll and 3 from hat-trick hero, Ryan O’Driscoll, helped to give us a commanding half-time lead….6-8 to 1-2. Our boys continued their good form into the second half. Despite being well behind, our brave opponents, Kenmare Shamrocks, never gave up and kept fighting for their cause to the end. Kenmare scored 0-10 in the second half….a great score….0-4 from play. However, another goal from Ronan Carroll and 5 more points from our forwards sealed our victory on a score of 7-13 to 1-13. Olivier Lata was excellent in goals throughout the entire game; he made excellent saves and his pinpoint kick outs were ‘spot-on’! Our full-back line, Bao Foley, Max Maszorek and Tomás O’Connell, was a stone wall of solid defenders, as solid as the Aswan Dam; they gave no quarter to their opponents. Our halfback line of Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan and Rian Walsh, was outstanding, cutting off Kenmare attacks with several turnovers and setting up many successful counter-attacks. Ronan Carroll gave a master class of midfield play; his powerhouse display ensured that he finished as joint top scorer. His midfield partner, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh was outstanding and gave a tireless display of high fielding, precision foot passing and brilliant support play and he capped off his polished performance le cúilín gleoite ón imirt. Our half-forward line of Alex Tuohy, Cormac Bastible and Naode Derege dominated their opponents all evening. They won several Neidín kick outs, putting our opponents under severe pressure and greatly contributing to our victory. Our corner forwards, Leon Ó Conchúir and Rory Ó Loingsigh, with their persistent attacks, posed a big threat to Kenmare all evening. Special mention must be made of Ryan O’Driscoll who terrorised the Kenmare full-back line throughout the match. He scored 3-3 from play and was unmarkable, as several Kenmare defenders discovered to their cost. All our substitutes, Aodhán Horgan, Gabriel Nosidlak, Paddy Lucid, Jack Diggin and Jake Carmody, contributed hugely in the second half and ensured our victory. Co-captains, Cormac Bastible and Fionnán Ryan, accepted the winners’ trophy on behalf of their team and spoke graciously. Thanks to the referee and his officials for their performance and to Killarney Legion for their hospitality. Commiserations to our opponents, Kenmare Shamrocks, on a brave but unsuccessful display ar an oíche. Squad na Carraige: Olivier Lata, Bao Foley, Max Maszorek, Tomás O Connell, Liam O Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Rian Walsh, Ronan Carroll (2-6), Gavin Ó Cathasaigh (0-1), Naode Derege (1-0), Cormac Bastible (1-1), Alex Touhy, Leon O’Connor, Ryan O’Driscoll (3-3), Rory Lynch (0-2), Aodhán Horgan, Gabriel Maszorek, Jack Diggin, Jake Carmody, Paddy Lucid, Ben Murphy (injured). (Buíochas le Morgan a chuir peann le pár).
(ii) Our spirited Division 9 squad: Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggin, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Vinny Moriarty, Brendan Maunsell, Denis Griffin, Liam O’Connell, Adam Johnston, Gabriel Nosidlak, Bao Foley, Aodhán Horgan, Rory Ó Loingsigh, Paddy Lucid.
(iii) Féile Náisiúnta na nGael (Division 1) in Dublin on the 2nd July. Details to date: host venue for Groups 1 and 2: Ballyboughal (St. Peters – north of Dublin Airport), Dublin, at 11am.
Group 1: Austin Stack Club, New York, Ballyboughal (St. Peters).
Group 2: Kilmacud Crokes, Maynooth (Cill Dara), Bredagh (Down GAA, Ravenhill Rd, Belfast).
Host club for Groups 3 and 4: St. Judes, Templeogue, Dublin, at 11am.
Group 3: St. Judes, Naas, Oranmore/Maree (Naomh Muire, Gaillimh).
Group 4: Ballyboden St. Endas, London, Douglas (Cork).

PEILEADÓIRÍ CHIARRAÍ: (i) ‘Well done’ to Joe O’Connor, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Greg Horan agus buachaillí sinsearacha Chiarraí v Luimneach. (ii) ‘Well done’ to Paddy Lane, Michael Tansley, Colm Browne and their fellow Kerry minors who gave their all v Cork in the Munster Final.
IOMÁNAITHE CHIARRAÍ: Fingers crossed for our Kerry senior hurlers v Antrim in the Corn Mhic Dhonncha competition. Iománaithe na Ríochta Abú!
GAELCHOLÁISTE: An oíche mhór drámaíochta fé lán seoil…! Halla Ghaelscoil Mhic Easmainn was packed to capacity with over 188 eager audience members prepared to enjoy the acting extravaganza of ‘Till Death Do Us Part.’ For over 8 weeks, rumours of this drama’s impeccable quality had spread through the humble households of Tralee as daltaí na hIdirbhliana rehearsed endlessly. As the evening commenced 32 tense students took their positions both in front of and behind the curtain awaiting their various queues from their director. The taispeántas began and proceeded without a hitch. D’inis na haisteoirí scéal bainise a thit as a chéile de bharr sainte, doichill agus cónra a tháinig isteach sa séipéal trí thimpiste! Rockies took centre stage with the cast featuring Luke Ó Cathasaigh as Batty, the ‘rootin-rootin’ American uncle of the groom and Lúcás Mac Gearailt as the hapless altar boy, Johnny. The performance was top-notch; the audience could barely catch a breath between fits of laughter as the wedding continued to descend into chaos. It was, in aigne an tuairisceora seo, a wonderful conclusion to an engrossing Transition Year dos na daltaí paiseanta seo! (Buíochas le Daithí a chuir peann le pár).

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (ii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (iii) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (iv) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (v) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (vi) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (vii) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (viii) www.austinstacks.ie and/or (ix) on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

SIOPA an CHLUB: Items are available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.ie. We would also like to introduce the new Austin Stack Club Ganzee Club Clothing Collection, available in Mens/Unisex, women’s & kids check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/.
SCÓR ’22: Senior Scór will take place after the summer.

AUSTIN STACK CLUB ALL-STARS: On Sunday last, our Austin Stack Club All-Stars togged out for the fifth week. We are gradually finding our feet and the children are getting into the routine and having lots of fun! Already the initiative is proving to be a huge success and it feels like a real community effort with clubmembers and parents digging in to give a hand.

Already, we’re seeing wonderful progress; the kids are really getting stuck in! Great goal scoring ability was shown by Gearóid O’Shea and Fémhe O’Sullivan this week and Lily Deegan showed great ball throwing skills.

The parachute is proving a huge hit with all the children.Caoimhe Naughton was a star at ‘What time is it Mr. Wolf?’ and Michael Kennedy showed super skill on the obstacle course. A week on week improvement in skills by all the children is apparent already but, more importantly, we are hearing plenty of laughter on the pitch.

‘A joyful heart is good medicine, but a brokenspirit dries up the bones,’ a deir Leabhar na Seanfhocal. Our chill-out zone is proving very useful and is a great facility to have to allow the children some time out if needed.

Special belated Happy Birthday wishes to our brilliant All-Star, Fémhe O’Sullivan, and congratulations to Fionn Yeates on making his First Holy Communion on Saturday last. Massive thanks to the club members and parents who lend a hand.

‘Looking forward to seeing everyone again on Sunday next at 10am at the Austin Stack Club pitch in Connolly Park. New members always welcome! Contact Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658) for information/eolas.

(Buíochas le Sandra a chuir peann le pár).

SCÓR na bPÁISTÍ: (i) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school pupils) will take place next month (June) and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. Have we volunteers to represent The Rock….buachaillí agus/nó cailíní? Competitions: solo singing, storytelling or recitation, bailéadghrúpa (cúigear), grúpa traidisiúnta (cúigear), figure dance group (ochtar), set dance (ochtar) and a four-person table quiz team? (ii) Senior Scór will take place after the summer.

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): More brilliant football was played last Sunday morning in Connolly Park and we’ll have more Under 7 football on Sunday next at 11am as well as on Thursday evening at 6.30pm. Ní fada uainn na GoGames! Exciting action ahead! New footballers always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): The much-looked-forward-to U9 trip to Dublin took place on Sunday last (22nd) when our young stars travelled to the Kilmacud Crokes Football Tournament at UCD. What a great outing for our U9 players! Our boys gave a good account of themselves and did us proud. ‘Well done’ to all involved….players and mentors. And to prove that our lads weren’t suffering from ‘jet lag,’ they took on Cill Chuimín on Tuesday last (24th) and played really well. They are now eagerly looking forward to more exciting games against Laune Rangers (May 10th), Na Gaeil and Firies (June 7th). Ar aghaidh linn!

KELLOGG’s CÚL CAMP: The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp 2022 is scheduled to take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to July 8th. Fáilte roimh an domhan is a mháthair. All young players may book on https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/

PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): Phase 2 of the U11 Football GoGames will commence on Thursday of next week, 2nd June. List of groupings and fixtures are being sent out this week. Best wishes, boys…and mentors.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) The LEE STRAND County League – Division 1A – PHASE 2 – has commenced.
Round 1: Sunday 22nd May at 6pm – Legion v AdeS (away) i gCill Airne. Following a decent Phase 1 (Division 2) of the County League (finishing 3rd), we found ourselves regraded up to Division 1A for Phase 2. Our first outing on Sunday last was away to Phase 1 Division 1 winners (and undefeated) Killarney Legion. In the dressing room, before throw-in, we spoke to the boys about all the hard work they had put in since January….working hard, building up their fitness and mobility and general all-round play. We asked them to give it everything they had and to put in a good performance at this higher standard and that’s exactly what they did. With the advantage of a strong breeze, our midfield pairing of Ben Litchfield (0-1) and Denis Brassil were able to supply good ball into our forwards and we opened the scoring early with a well-taken point from distance by David Hobbert (0-2). Further scores in the half came from the boots of Danny Lane (1-1) and Haulie Cotter (0-2). The Legion lads were getting on the scoreboard also in what was a tight first half. But it was the work rate and commitment of Eoin Mangan, Ryan O’Flathery, Ben Litchfield, Denis Brassil and David Hobbert in the middle of the field, as they put great pressure on Legion’s key players, that was vital to keeping us well in the game. Half-time score….Killarney Legion: 1-5; AdeS (Team Black): 1-5. The team talk at half-time emphasised the importance of keeping the work rate up and working the ball up the field while playing against the strong breeze. A positive restart saw our boys keeping the scoreboard ticking over. But Legion kept coming back at us and they even pushed ahead. Our back rows of Ryan O Carroll, Fionn Cotter, Jamie Casey and Darragh Lyons played mighty stuff, kept the Legion boys at bay and kept Legion scoring chances to a minimum. Midway through the 2nd half, our captain for the night, Harry Murphy (1-2) scored a vital goal to see the tie all square. Joe Barry (0-1) and Dean Courtney (0-1) added points to keep the scoreboard ticking. Substitutions, Rian McEvoy and Barry Laide, when brought on, added to this great team performance and we saw some great defensive play by Rian and great attacking play by Barry. The game remained tight right up until the end. Our outstanding goalkeeper, Conor O’Regan, pulled off great saves and delivered some powerful kick-outs….two other key ingredients in this most successful outing. Unused substitutions, David Ahern and Alex Dafoor, were also a credit to the team with their positive attitude throughout and at the end of the game….true sportsmen, indeed! Well done, boys! Congrats, one and all! It’s great to see that all the effort and commitment put in all year (and down the years) paid off with such a wonderful performance as this one. Sárthaispeántas ó ardfhoireann! Thanks to the parents and friends who travelled to support the team. The final score….Killarney Legion: 2-8; AdeS (an Fhoireann Dhubh): 2-10. Good luck on Sunday next, lads!
Round 2: Sunday 29th May at 6pm – AdeS (at home) v Laune Rangers i gCill Orglan;
Round 3: Sunday 12th June at 6pm – Milltown/Castlemaine v AdeS (away) i gCiarraí Láir;
Semi-finals: 19thJune at 6pm – winners 1A v runners-up 1B; winners 1B v runners-up 1A; 3rd place 1A v 4thplace 1B; 3rd place 1B v 4th place 1A;
Final: 26th June at 6pm – is dócha go mbeimid i lár an aonaigh ann!
Teams in our division that we could possibly meet in the semi-final: Keel/Listry, Firies, Na Mistéalaigh, Na Gaeil.
(ii) Traenáil/cluichí: Training for all players, both Black and Amber, will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will be played on Sundays. It’s very important that we train well, boys! Full attendance is expected as we’ve a very high Rock standard to maintain!!
(iii) The LEE STRAND County League – Division 13A – PHASE 2 –fixtures……
Round 1: still to be played – AdeS B (ag baile) v Gaeltacht B i gConnolly Park;
Round 2: Sunday 29th May at 6pm – AdeS (at home) v Laune Rangers i gConnolly P{ark;
Round 3: Sunday 12th June at 6pm – Milltown/Castlemaine v AdeS (away) i gCiarraí Láir;
Semi-finals: 19th June at 6pm – winners 13A v runners-up 13B; winners 13B v runners-up 13A; 3rd place 13A v 4th place 13B; 3rd place 13B v 4th place 13A;
Final: 26th June at 6pm – An mbeimid ann? Is dócha go mbeimid, LCD!
Teams in our division that we could possibly meet in the semi-final: Keel/Listry, Firies, Na Mistéalaigh, Na Gaeil.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) On Monday evening last our Division 9 side played their County League Final against Laune Rangers in Listry. Our Killorglin opponents began strongly and, playing with the aid of a strong breeze, led by ten points at half-time….3-4 to 0-3. Our brave Rockies made a huge comeback bid in the second half and our stalwart defence, repelling many dangerous attacks, kept us in the game. Our forwards managed vital scores, including 4 great goals from Liam O’Connell (2-0), Paddy Lucid and Jake Carmody, to set up a grandstand finish. Despite our best efforts, we ran out of time and were pipped by a mere goal. An heroic effort! So unlucky! Final score…Laune Rangers: 5-7; AdeS: 4-7. Beidh lá eile ag an bhfoireann chróga mhisniúil seo! Congratulations to Laune Rangers and thanks to the Listry club for hosting the final. Our spirited squad: Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggin, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Vinny Moriarty, Brendan Maunsell, Denis Griffin, Liam O’Connell, Adam Johnston, Gabriel Nosidlak, Bao Foley, Aodhán Horgan, Rory Lynch, Paddy Lucid.
(ii) We are scheduled to play our County League Division 1 Final against Kenmare Shamrocks in Killarney Legion GAA grounds (Doirín) this Thursday evening at 7pm. Fáilte roimh gach tacaíocht…all support most welcome. Good luck, boys!
(iii) Tralee town clubs have won the two Division 1 Féile na nGael (Faoi 15) competitions….an pheil agus an iománaíocht. Sin éacht! The Rock footballers will travel to take part in Division 1 of Féile Náisiúnta na nGael (Peil) which will take place in Dublin on the 2nd July. Details to date: host venue for Groups 1 and 2: Ballyboughal (St. Peters – north of Dublin Airport), Dublin, at 11am.
Group 1: Austin Stack Club, New York, Ballyboughal (St. Peters).
Group 2: Kilmacud Crokes, Maynooth (Cill Dara), Bredagh (Down GAA, Ravenhill Rd, Belfast).
Host club for Groups 3 and 4: St. Judes, Templeogue, Dublin, at 11am.
Group 3: St. Judes, Naas, Oranmore/Maree (Naomh Muire, Gaillimh).
Group 4: Ballyboden St. Endas, London, Douglas (Cork).

CNOC an tSEABHAIC: Congrats to all The Rockites who received end-of-year awards, particularly in sport, at Oíche Bhronnta na nGradam i Meánscoil na Trócaire.

GAELCHOLÁISTE: Tá deireadh na scoilbhliana buailte linn….beagnach! Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí is gearing up for its annual Ócáid Bhronnta Gradam extravaganza at the end of the week. Some former Rock réaltaí have been nominated for the academic awards (we congratulate them accordingly) and most Black’n‘Amber eyes will be fixed on Gradam Spóirt na Scoile. Bronntar Gradam Spóirt na Scoile on those who generated spectacular sporting achievements throughout the jam-packed school calendar year. We anticipate that some of our U15 stars (ag breathnú ar Gavin Ó Cathasaigh agus Rory Ó Loinsigh), our senior panel (an t-uasal Cian Ó Duilleáin nó an t-uasal Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh!) and others will be on the edge of their seats as the nominations ring out over the intercom during the virtual ceremony. This year, our Rockie warriors have made genuine strides to put themselves out there…..on the pitch, on the track or court or in the pool; and we hope that acknowledgment of their efforts is not too far away. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leo uilig – gach rath orthu! (Buíochas le Daithí Ó Loinsigh a chuir peann le pár).

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (ii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (iii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (v) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (vi) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (vii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (viii) www.austinstacks.ie and/or (ix) on the following link:https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

PEILEADÓIRÍ CHIARRAÍ: (i) Good wishes to Joe O’Connor, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Greg Horan agus buachaillí sinsearacha Chiarraí in their preparations for the Munster final v buachaillí sinsearacha Luimnigh. (ii) Good wishes to Paddy Lane, Michael Tansley, Colm Browne and their fellow Kerry minors who’ll have to face Cork once again to win Munster ‘gold’.

IOMÁNAITHE CHIARRAÍ: Congrats to our brilliant Kerry senior hurlers who played so well and who defeated na hUltaigh to gain a well-deserved place in the final of the Corn Mhic Dhonncha competition. They’ll have to defeat that Ulster team (Antrim) once more to win the McDonagh Cup! And if they’re successful, they’ll challenge a Munster hurling team! Iománaithe Chiarraí Abú!

PEIL FAOI 13: LEE STRAND County League – Division 1A – PHASE 2:
Round 1: Sunday 22nd May at 6pm – AdeS (away) v Legion i gCill Airne;
Round 2: Sunday 29th May at 6pm – AdeS (at home) v Laune Rangers i gCill Orglan;
Round 3: Sunday 12th June at 6pm – AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine i gCiarraí Láir;
Semi-finals: 19thJune  at 6pm – winners Group A v runners-up Group B; 3rd place Group A v 4th place Group B; 3rd place Group B v 4th Group A;
Finals: 26th June at 6pm – beimid ann, le cúnamh Dé!
Teams that we could possibly meet in the semi-final: Keel/Listry, Firies, Na Mistéalaigh, Na Gaeil.
Traenáil: Training will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will be played on Sundays.

THE AUSTIN STACK CLUB ALL-STARS: Another enjoyable Austin Stack Club All-Stars session took place in Connolly Park on Sunday morning last, faoi threoir Sarah agus Sandra, and everybody had great fun. They’ll be in action again on Sundaynext at 10am. Everybody welcome to this special hour of great fun. Contact Sarah ((087) 281 0239) or Sandra ((087) 294 6658) for information/eolas.

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): We had a good tussle with Kilcummin on Sunday last in Connolly Park. Brilliant football was played! We had some exciting performances from Tadhg McElligott, Adam Hicks, Caelen Long, Ruairí Magnier and Liam Brick. More Under 7 football on Sunday next at 11am as well as Thursday night at 6.30pm. We are looking forward to ourGoGames in the not-too-distant future. Exciting action ahead! New footballers always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): The much-looked-forward-to U9 trip to Dublin will take place on Sunday NEXT (22nd) when our young stars’ll take the high road to the Kilmacud Crokes Football Tournament in the grounds of University College Dublin (UCD). Expect text. Excitements mounts! We are all set with a crack squad of 33 players. Wow! A lot of talent! In opposition will be the cream of Ireland, including Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin), Dr Crokes (Kerry), Naas (Cill Dara) and Salthill/Cnoc na Cathrach (Gaillimh). Best wishes to all involved….players and mentors. Our boys have been preparing well with games v Laune Rangers (a great football outing on the 10th) and Na Gaeil. What a trip lies ahead! Further upcoming challenges: v Cill Chuimín (next Tuesday – May 24th) and v Firies (June 7th).

PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): Football as usual. Expect text for games.

PEIL FAOI 15: Our U15s continued their County League Division 1 League campaign with a convincing home victory over Ballymac in our semi-final at Connolly Park on Wednesday evening last. We started well and led comfortably at half-time by 0-10….1-9 to 0-2. Our boys continued their good form into the second half and ran out convincing winner with a good winning margin. Well done, boys! We now play Kenmare Shamrocks in the County League Division 1 Final on Thursday August 26th. Venue and time to be confirmed. Squad as follows: Liam O’Connell, Fionnán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Derege, Oliver Lata, Gavin Casey, Leon O’Connor, Tomás O’Connell, Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Rian Walsh, Bao Foley, Jack Diggins, Gabriel Nosidlak, Max Nosidlak, Aodhán Horgan, Rian Walsh.
On Wednesday evening our Division 9B side continued their campaign with a closely fought six point away win against Kenmare. We began the first half strongly in and led by 0-4…2-6 to 2-2…at half-time. Our opponents made a comeback bid in the second half but our stalwart defence kept us in the game, repelling many dangerous attacks. Our forwards managed vital scores, including 3 goals in the second half, to take a lead which we never relinquished. Mighty play! Final Score…AdeS: 5-8; Seamróga Neidín: 3-8. Squad as follows: Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggins, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Vinny Moriarty, Brendan Maunsell, Denis Griffin, Liam O’Connell, Adam Johnston, Gabriel Nosidlak, Bao Foley, Aodhán Horgan, Rory Lynch, Paddy Lucid.
Our Division 9 County League Final against Laune Rangers took place on Monday last (Lá Naomh Breandán) in Listry GAA ground. Well done, lads!

GAELCHOLÁISTE: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí’s U15 season came to a close with a climactic finish to a thrilling encounter at Páirc Aibhstín de Staic Dé Máirt seo caite. The gaiscígh were like livewires throughout the preceding days, energetic in their anticipation of the final of Corn Aodháin Uí Chonchúir against their mighty rivals Scoil Chuimsitheach Thairbeart. The tension was palpable as an bheirt Charraigíneach, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh agus Ruairí Ó Loinsigh, reviewed tactics prior to throw-in. Gaelcholáiste seized an early lead from the off and attempted to keep the attacking pressure on the Scoil Chuimsitheach boys who responded in turn with a flurry of points. Indeed, the North Kerry side found a new level of teamwork during the craobh, to the frustration of the ever-excellent Gaelcholáiste panel. As time began to run out our forwards in particular worked tirelessly to spur a comeback. All 15 laochra responded well to these efforts but unfortunately the full-time whistle blew just as they were scoring consistently. This tuairisceoir, and indeed all who have enjoyed previous ties featuring the faoi 15s, sincerely hope that no member of this incredible squad is disappointed with the 3-9 to 1-10 scoreline: 2nd and 3rd year supporters interviewed upon leaving the stadium claimed that very little went wrong on the tactical front and that gaiscígh GCC held out until the very end. Their exploits have been an ardú meanman for the GCC community throughout the year and their determination and their effortless balance of study and training, is to be greatly admired. Maith sibh uilig – we look forward to yet more masterful football next season and to reclaiming, with our relentless talent, that treasured Corn Aodháin Uí Chonchúir. (Daithí Ó Loinsigh) ‘Well done’ to Daithí who recently took the top award in ‘The Pitch – the Publicjobs.ieSchools Advertising Challenge’ AND who has taken the once-in-a-lifetime (?) opportunity to interview An Taoiseach, Mícheál Martin. Cuireadh fáilte Uí Cheallaigh roimh Dhaithí chuig oifig Mhíchíl Uí Mháirtín, Taoiseach. Surely, a first for The Rock!

FÉILE PEILE: Foireann na Féile: Cormac de Bastábla (comhchaptaen), Jake Ó Cearmada, Ránan Ó Cearúil, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Naode Derege, Jack Ó Duigín, Bao Ó Foghlú, Aodhán Ó hArgáin, Oilibhéar Lata, Ruairí Ó Loingsigh, Ben Ó Murchú, Gabriel Nosidlak, Max Nosidlak, Liam Ó Conaill, Tomás Ó Conaill, Leon Ó Conchúir, Ryan Ó Drisceoil, Fionnán Ó Riain (comhchaptaen) Alex Ó Tuathaigh, Rian Breathnach. Na bainisteoirí bródúla sásta: Morcha  O’Connell, Ciarán O’Conaill, Ronan Kavanagh, Theo Ó Duigín, Joe Walsh, David Clifford.

KELLOGG’s CÚL CAMP: The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp 2022 is scheduled to take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to July 8th. Fáilte roimh chách. All young players may book on https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto by regularly purchasing tickets: (i) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (ii) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (iii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (iv) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (vi) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (vii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (viii) www.austinstacks.ie and/or (ix) on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

PEILEADÓIRÍ CHIARRAÍ: (i) Good wishes to Joe O’Connor, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Greg Horan agus buachaillí sinsearacha Chiarraí in their preparations for the Munster final v buachaillí sinsearacha Luimnigh. (ii) ‘Well done’ to Paddy Lane (0-4), Michael Tansley, Colm Browne and their fellow Kerry minors on their wonderful victory v Cork. We wish them every success in their preparations for their Munster final.

IOMÁNAITHE CHIARRAÍ: Our sympathies to the Kerry senior hurlers who played so well and were so unlucky v Uíbh Fhailí in the Corn Mhic Dhonncha competition….aon phointe mí-ámharach amháin!

SCÓR ’22: (i) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school pupils) will take place next month (JUNE…nearly there!) and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. We need competitors to represent The Rock….buachaillí agus/nó cailíní….a solo singer, a storyteller or reciter, a bailéadghrúpa (cúigear), ceoltóirí traidisiúnta (cúigear), a figure dance group (ochtar), 8 set dancers, a four-person table quiz team? (ii) Senior Scór will take place after the summer. (iii) 443 clubs took part in Scór na nÓg….a lot of GAA people in that number!

‘RAIBH ‘FHIOS AGAT? August 4th 1918, over 104 years ago, was a most remarkable and significant day in the history of our association. It will always be remembered as ‘Gaelic Sunday’ or ‘Domhnach na gCluichí Gaelacha’….the day on which the GAA peacefully stood against the British Empire….and won! ‘Gaelic Sunday’ was the day on which the Association’s clubs staged peaceful protests against the requirement that their games could be allowed only with an ‘official permit.’ British Authorities attempted a crackdown on GAA activities by insisting that no matches could not take place without prior written permission being sought and granted. Of course the trouble started when the British Government tried to enforce conscription….that is forcing young Irishmen to join the British Army and to fight in WWI. The GAA objected to that idea. Our organisation objected to the ‘regulation’ and decided to defy the order by holding a match in every parish in Ireland at precisely the same time….3pm on Sunday 4th August. An estimated 54,000 players participated in games…..a game in every parish….with over 100,000 spectators watching across the entire island. Bheadh sé deacair na cluichí sin a stopadh! The GAA plan ran entirely without major incident and forced the abandonment of the requirement to seek a license to play a GAA match. Lá maith oibre!

WALK FOR PAUL ~ RUN FOR THE ROCK: The 2022 Paul Lucey 5k/10k Walk/Run is back on track.This popular Rock Club event will commence at 11am on Monday next, May 2nd, the May Bank Holiday.

This is the 4th Paul Lucey Run for the Rock and is, perhaps, the most significant because, due to the pandemic, freedom, exercise and friendship have been so restricted over the past three years. We are inviting everybody….our under 7/8/9/10 boys and girls, teenagers, friends, fans, parents, grandparents, the dog and all family members….to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors in the company of each other on Monday.

One may walk, walk and talk, skip, skate, jog or run the 5k/10k! This wonderfully enjoyable event, i gcuimhne ar Phól Ó Luasaigh, will help to keep us fit, healthy and positive….aclaíocht, sláinte agus dearcadh dearfach….mens sana in corpore sano (look it up!)! Registration is via www.eventbrite.ie (search for ‘Paul Lucey Run’) or by registering at the Austin Stack Club between 9am and 10.30am on the morning of the event. Costas: U12s ~ €5; Over 12s ~ €10. Summer has arrived! Let’s enjoy life!

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Great football action took place, under the stewardship of Tom Tansley, at our club headquarters on Sunday morning last. Next Sunday’s Under 7 football session will take place as usual at 11am in Connolly Park.

We’ll continue our Sunday morning football in Connolly Park for the summer and we’ll be starting Thursday night football next week….on May 5th. The GoGames will also be coming up in the not-too-distant future. Exciting football action ahead! New footballers always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): It’s non-stop action for these super energetic U9 boys….the mentors are working hard to keep up with them! On Sunday last, we visited the Legion Club, Killarney, and outstanding football was played in the Little Oak Wood (Doirín). Have we great players? Yes! On Sunday next our own Páirc Uí Chonghaile will be the venue at which our young stars will display their silken skills once again….they’ll take on Na Gaeil Ghlasa ón gCillín. Thursday night football will commence on May 5th….an tseachtain seo chugainn.

Expected upcoming challenges: v Laune Rangers (May 10th), v Cill Chuimín (May 24th) and v Firies (June 7th). The big huge news on the U9 front is that we’ll be off to Dublin on May 22ndfor the prestigious Kilmacud Crokes Football Tournment….a trip not to be missed; these tournament games will take place in the grounds of University College Dublin (UCD). What a trip that’s going to be! Do you know that Kilmacud Crokes have won 9 Dublin county championships in senior football and 7 in hurling? They’ve won 2 All-Ireland football titles. Do you know the Kilmacud colours? Purple’n’Gold.

PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) County League (sponsored by Lee Strand) – A and B teams: our lads played great football on Thursday 21st v Crócaigh Chill Airne i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile….well done, boys. This Thursday 28th April we travel over the mountain (Sliabh Mis, of course!) to challenge Milltown/Castlemaine.

On Thursday 5th May we expect to be taking on Na Mistéalaigh in their home pitch in Ballyseedy. We hope to challenge the Blue‘n’Gold of B/mac on Thursday 12thMay i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile.

SCÓR ’22: The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will take place in June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. Have we competitors/volunteers….a solo singer, a storyteller or reciter, a group of singers (cúigear), a group of musicians (cúigear), a figure dance group (ceathrar, seisear nó ochtar), a set (ochtar), a four-person quiz team….buachaillí agus/nó cailíní. Never venture, never win!

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) The 4th Round of the County League DIVISION 2 was played on Sunday last, 24thApril. Our Black Team travelled to the sunny south side of Sliabh Mis to challenge Baile an Mhuilinn/Caisleán na Mainge.

An exciting game was expected and that’s what it turned out to be! Our lads played great football and had a good and enjoyable outing/trip. (ii) The 4th Round of the County League DIVISION 10 took place on the 24th April, an Domhnach seo caite, when our Team Amber lads travelled to play Milltown/Castlemaine. Once again, these lads showed that we’ve great talent in our club; they played good football and, gan dabht, everybody had a good outing. Well done, lads!

(iii) Traenáil/cluichí: Training will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will (generally) be played on Sundays. (iv) Phase 2 of the County League will commence on 22nd May. (v) Rock players for the future: Killian Coffey, Kyle Yoxhall, Nathan Hurley, Tadhg Somers, Mateusz Mikolajczuk, Jayden O’Dowd, Luke O’Connor, Karol Kowalczyk, Ewan Canty, Jack Walsh, Mohammad Zakrit, Ediart Topali, Gearóid Corcoran, Conor Hanafin, Albi Gaxha, Seán McCannon, Séamus Keenan, Noah Reidy, Eliot Calleja, Nathan O’Connor, David Ahern, Tadhg Somers, Mark Foley, Jayden Foley, Ryan McCord, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Cotter, Joe O’Halloran, Conor Murphy, David Ahern, Matthew Guerin, Oran O’Donoghue, Liam Swords.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Our U15s continued their County League (Division 1) campaign with a convincing away victory over Na Mistéalaigh. The match was played at the John Mitchel Club grounds on Wednesday evening (20th).

Our stalwarts started well, played wonderful flowing football, showed good composure when in possession, got some great scores and led comfortably, nó nach ionadh, at half-time. They continued their good form into the second half, kept up the pressure on the opposition and ran out convincing winners. A great performance, boys! Well done!

An fhoireann bhuacach: Gabriel Nosidlak, Max Nosidlak, Liam O’Connell, Tomás O’Connell, Fionán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Derege, Rory Lynch, Oliver Lata, Gavin Casey, Max Grzybowski, Leon O’Connor, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Rian Walsh, Bao Foley, Jack Diggins, Seán Clifford, Paddy Lucid. (ii) On Thursday evening our Division 9B footballers continued their football campaign with a hard-fought seven-point win over Cill Chuimín in Connolly Park.

We began strongly, played superbly, combined brilliantly and led by 0-11 at the break….4-7 to 1-5. Our opponents made several comeback bids in the second half but our strong and brave defenders kept us in the game by repelling many dangerous East Kerry onslaughts.

Our forwards managed to clock up vital scores, all skilfully scored from play, in the second half and took a lead that was never relinquished. Kilcummin attacked repeatedly but could not penetrate our stonewall defence and the Black’n’Amber was victorious at the end of a mighty battle.

A great but hard-fought win! We make special mention of Liam O’Connell whose hat-trick of goals proved vital to this fine victory. Final score…AdeS: 6-10; Cill Chuimín: 5-6. Foireann bhuacach na Carraige: Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggins, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Vinny Moriarty, Brendan Maunsell, Denis Griffin, Liam O’Connell, Adam Johnston, Gabriel Nosidlak. (iii) Our next fixtures: on Wednesday evening we are at home to Killarney Legion in both Division 1A and Division 9A. Both of these Connolly Park games will have a throw-in time of 7pm. Come on, The Rock!

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (ii) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (iii) Terry’s Butcher Shop, Upper Oakpark, (iv) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (v) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (vi) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (vii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, (viii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie.

ASH AND LEATHER: Players who have worn the Black‘n’Amber and who still swing the ash and play the skilful game: Cillian Litchfield, Luke Chester, Andrew Morrissey, Paul Daly and Ciarán Breen. Gura fada buan iad!

CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: Comhghairdeachas le Joey Nagle, Armin Heinrich, Adam Curran, Jordan Kissane agus buachaillí Faoi 20 Chiarraí ar a mbua iontach v Corcaigh. What an honour for our club…to have four players wearing the Green‘n’Gold in a Munster Final.

PEIL FAOI  7 (born 2015/16/17): Next Sunday’s Under 7 football session will take place at 11am in Connolly Park. We will continue on Sundays and we’ll be starting Thursday night football on May 5th. New boys always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): Next Sunday’s Under 9 football session will take place at 11am in Connolly Park. Expected upcoming challenges: v Legion (April 26th), v Laune Rangers (May 10th), v Kilcummin (May 24th) and v Firies (June 7th). Thursday night football will commence on May 5th.

PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) County League (sponsored by Lee Strand) – A and B teams: Round 1 was scheduled for HOLY THURSDAY….v Laune Rangers. Well done, boys. (ii) Upcoming fixtures: Thursday 21st April… at home v Crócaigh Chill Airne; Thursday 28th April… away v Milltown/Castlemaine; Thursday 5th May… away v Na Mistéalaigh; Thursday 12thMay… at home v B/mac.

SAOIRE DHEAS SA GHAELTACHT? The GAA Gaeltacht scholarship scheme is available once again to help pay a little of the cost of sending a club member to a Corca Dhuibhne summer course.

The scholarship of circa €170 will be provided by Tralee District Board, Kerry County Board and the Munster Council. If interested, please contact a club officer or ring 0876606693 immediately. Tá cead ag buachaillí agus ag cailíní (aged 12 to 18 years and attending postprimary school) cur isteach ar an scoláireacht.

For information on the course ring 066 9156100 or googlewww.colaiste.ie (Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co. Chiarraí). Cúpla seachtain faoi ghrian na Gaeltachta i gCorca Dhuibhne!

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Round 4 of the County League DIVISION 2 will be played at 7pm on Sunday next, 24th April. Our Black Team will travel to the sunny south side of Sliabh Mis to challenge Baile an Mhuilinn/Caisleán na Mainge.

An exciting game is expected. Go n-éirí go geal libh, a bhuachaillí! (ii) Round 4 of the County League DIVISION 10 will take place at 5.30pm on the 24th April, an Domhnach seo chugainn, when our Team Amber lads will travel to play Milltown/Castlemaine. Good luck, boys! (iii) Traenáil/cluichí: Training will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will (generally) be played on Sundays. (iv) Phase 2 of the County League will commence on 22nd May. (v) Our County League panel: Albi Gaxha, Mohammad Zakrit, Ediart Topali, Karol Kowalczyk, Ryan McCord, Mateusz Mikolajczuk, Kyle Yoxhall, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Cotter, Joe O’Halloran, Conor Murphy, David Ahern, Matthew Guerin, Oran O’Donoghue, Liam Swords, Killian Coffey, Nathan Hurley, Tadhg Somers, Jayden O’Dowd, Luke O’Connor, Ewan Canty, Jack Walsh, Gearóid Corcoran, Conor Hanafin, Seán McCannon, Séamus Keenan, Noah Reidy, Eliot Calleja, Nathan O’Connor, Nathan O’Connor, David Ahern, Tadhg Somers, Mark Foley, Jayden Foley.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Our U15s continued their County League Division 1 League campaign with a convincing away victory over Keel/Listry in Keel on Wednesday evening last. This was a game in which we started well and led comfortably at half-time. Our boys continued their good form into the second half, played brilliantly and ran out very very convincing winners. Bhí an-bhua ag Na Stacaigh!

An panéal: Liam O’Connell, Fionán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Derege, Oliver Lata, Ben Murphy, Gavin Casey, Max Grzybowski, Leon O’Connor, Tomás O’Connell, Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Rian Walsh, Bao Foley, Jack Diggin, Gabriel Nosidlak, Max Nosidlak. (ii) On Thursday evening our Division 9B boys continued their league campaign with a closely fought three-point win over Keel/Listry in Listry.

We began strongly in the first half and led, 1-4 to 1-2, at half-time. Our opponents made a comeback bid in the second half but our stalwart defence kept us in the game, repelling many dangerous attacks.

Our forwards managed five vital scores, four from play, in the second half to give us a lead that we never relinquished. Keel/Listry attacked repeatedly for a goal but could not get past our stonewall defence.

We were victorious after a mighty battle. Final score…AdeS: 1-9; Keel/Listry: 1-6. Team: Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Rian Walsh, Jay Sweeney, Jayden Moriarty, Max Grzybowski, Brian Kavanagh, Bao Foley, Aodhán Horgan, Tadhg Falvey, Jack Shanahan, Jack Diggins, Rory Kavanagh, Jake Carmody, Rory Lynch, Vinny Moriarty. (iii) Our next games: (a) on Wednesday evening we travel to the John Mitchel Club for our Division 1 fixture which will commence at 7pm; (b) on Thursday evening our Division 9A team play at home v Kilcummin and throw-in time is 8pm.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who continue to support our club lotto: (i) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street, (iii) The Brogue (Kirbys), Lower Rock Street, (iv) Terry’s Butcher Shop, Upper Oakpark, (v) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (vi) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (vii) Maguire, Butchers, Caherslee, (viii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, Upper Rock Street, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie.

SCÓR ’22: The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will be held during month of June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. It’s time to be working on Scór items….a solo singer, a storyteller or reciter, a group of singers (cúigear), a group of musicians (cúigear), a figure dance group (ceathrar, seisear nó ochtar), a set (ochtar), a four-person quiz team….buachaillí agus/nó cailíní.

GAELTACHT CHORCA DHUIBHNE: The GAA Gaeltacht scholarship scheme is available once again to help pay a little of the cost of sendinga club member to a Corca Dhuibhne summer course. The scholarship of circa €170 will be provided by Tralee District Board, Kerry County Board and the Munster Council. If interested, please contact a club officer or ring 0876606693 immediately. Tá cead ag buachaillí agus ag cailíní (aged 12 to 18 years and attending postprimary school) cur isteach ar an scoláireacht. For information on the course ring 066 9156100 or google www.colaiste.ie (Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Co. Chiarraí).

PEIL FAOI  7 (born 2015/16/17): Next Sunday’s Under 7 football session will take place at 11am in Connolly Park. New boys always welcome.

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): Last Sunday morning our Under 9 boys travelled to the Pearse Brothers Club, Churchill, and a great outing was had by all and good football was played by both clubs. New ‘stars’ most welcome.

PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) As the season moves into full swing, things are going very well for the U11 garsúin, particularly with the added expertise of Seniors’ boss Wayne who adds buckets of energy, inspiration and expertise to the group. Following a lovely visit to the John Mitchel Club’s beautiful complex, on the 24th March, for the Bordcheantair Thrá Lí/Naomh Breandán GoGames (sponsored by Kellihers Mills), the boys travelled to Cillín (Killeen) last Thursday and again played brilliantly against the crack Na Gaeil teams, despite a killershower of hailstones! Next on The Rock U11 fixtures’ list: our boys head for a 6.30pm throw-in i mBaile Mhic Eileagóid this Thursday (7ú Aibreán). Go n-éirí go geal leo! (iv) Rialacha na nGoGames: (a) games to be non-competitive, no scores to be kept and no medals for the winners….just football fun agus spraoi peile; (b) the home club to provide referees and to offer opportunities to new young referees to be in charge of U11 and and U13 matches; (c) the ‘ciúnas-ar-an-líne’/‘silent-on-the-sideline’ rule to be enforced for all U11 GoGames; (d) 25 minutes per half; (e) teams to be 11-a-side (max) but B teams may play 9/10-a-side; (f) unlimited number of substitutions allowed; (g) size 3 Smart Touch football to be used; (h) only one hop and one solo to be allowed; (i) no dribbling, only two foot-touches along the ground to be allowed; (j) kick-outs to be taken from the hand and from within the small square; (k) square ball rule to apply but no penalties to be given; (l) the ‘mark’ or ‘advance mark’ rules not to be applied; (m) 45m kicks to be taken from the ground (36 metres); (n) a free kick to be taken by the fouled player; (o) ‘bosca-an-pheaca’ le bheith i bhfeidhm. (p) girls may be permitted to play in the U11 GoGames; (q) a sideline kick to be taken by the player nearest to where the ball goes out; (r) mouthguards must be used. Tá gach éinne ag baint suilt as na GoGames go dtí seo! (ii) County League (sponsored by Lee Strand): Round 1 will be played on Thursday of next week, April 14th; Phase 2 will commence on June 2nd.

AN CUPA’ CAIFE: Why not come along and enjoy a cupán caife nó tae in the clubhouse on Sunday morning. Oh, coffee at eleven….and a stroll by Carraigín!

CÚLCHAMPA: The County Board Cúl Camp will be held in Connolly Park on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th July.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Traenáil/cluichí: Training will be held in Connolly Park on Tuesday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will (generally) be played on Sundays (see dates/times below). Full attendance would be greatly appreciated, boys! (ii) The County League, DIVISION 2 (Foireann Dhubh/Team Black): Our Round 2 game v An Ghaeltacht A has been rescheduled (toisc go raibh Ciarraí agus Maigh Eo ag imirt) for this Thursday (7th April) agus imreofar é i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 3 v Na Gaeil A will take place on Sunday next (10th April) ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Plenty football this week, lads! Round 4 will be on 24th April at 7pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5 v Ballymac A will be played on Sunday 8th May ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. (iii) The County League DIVISION 10: Our Round 2 game v An Ghaeltacht was rescheduled (because of the Kerry/Mayo game) for this Thursday (7th April) i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 3 v Na Gaeil B will be played on Sunday next (10th April) at 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Round 4…24th April at 5.30pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5…Sunday 8th May ag 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Ballymac B. An Fhoireann Ómrach/Team Amber….Seán McCannon, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Cotter, Conor Murphy, Killian Coffey, Liam Swords, David Ahern, Oran O’Donoghue, Tadhg Somers (captaen), Mark Foley, Luke O’Connor, Joe O’Halloran, Séamus Keenan, Jayden Foley, Eliot Calleja, Gearóid Corcoran. (iv) Phase 2 County League will commence on 22ndMay….scríobh an dáta sin sa dialann!

PEIL FAOI 15: (i)(a) Our U15s began their County League Division 1 League campaign with a fine victory over An Spá, Killarney, in Connolly Park on Wednesday (30th). We started well and led by 4-11 to 0-2 at half-time. Our boys continued their good form into the second half and ran out convincing winners in the end on a scoreline of 5-21 to 1-2. Well done, boys! The Rock squad: Seán Clifford, Liam O’Connell, Fionán Ryan, Alex Tuohy, Naode Deregee, Oliver Lata, Gabriel Nosidlak, Ben Murphy, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Rory Caomhánach, Jack Shanahan, Max Grzybowski, Leon O’Connor, Tomás Ó Conaill, Rory Ó Loinsigh, Max Nosidlak, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll, Cormac Bastible, Jack Ó Duigín, Jake Carmody, Adam Johnston, Rian Walsh. (i)(b) Our next fixtures: On this Wednesday (6th April) we travel to An Ghaeltacht (turas fada go Gallaras) for our next Division 1 fixture and on Thursday evening (7ú Aibreán) our Division 9A game is away to Listowel Emmets. Both throw-ins at 7pm. Good luck, boys! (ii) Training will be held on Sunday in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also take place on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (unless we’ve a game). Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. (iii) The Central Region games are expected to be from 22ndJune to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed.

U16 ROCK HURLERS SHINE: Gaelcholáiste U16 HURLING legends impressed hugely on Monday last. The gaiscígh called on their massive reserve of confidence and ability as they made their way to Cathair Sáilí for a mouth-watering Kerry final tie, facing off against Baile an Bhuinneánaigh. The sliotar was flung into the fray around midday and a tense tête-à-tête commenced. Both teams tore chunks out of each other with goalkeeper Liam Cúipéir being called up the field to assist on more than one occasion. The 7-7 halftime scoreline gave little indication as to which side was soaring that little bit higher. The electrified crowd wasn’t complaining one bit, however! A rousing half-time speech from an Máistir Ó Conchúir sent Rock réaltaí Marc Ó Loinsigh agus Gavin Ó Cathasaigh barrelling towards a fantastic second-half display. The former was provided with an extra camán, thanks to teammate Daithí Ó Smulláin, when his own was smashed to smithereens (smidiríní) in the intense action. The clock ticked on and réiteoir was surely disappointed to call time on this spectacular affair. The GCC touchline exploded with joy upon realising that the 12 points to 9 scoreline was in their favour. Our buachaillí cróga have ushered in a new age of iománaíocht at the Gaelcholáiste and its future is looking blindingly bright! (Our GCC correspondent, Dáithí Ó Loinsigh).

LOTTO: Thanks to all who continue to support our club lotto: (i) Maguire, Búistéirí, Cathair Sailí, (ii) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, Sráid na Carraige, (iv)O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Búistéara Terry, Páirc na Darach, (vii) Deli Uí hEosa, Cé an Phrionsa, (viii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, and (ix)www.austinstacks.ie.

SCÓR ’22: (i) The All-Ireland finals of Scór na nÓg will be held in the INEC, Killarney, on May Sunday (1st May). (ii) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will be held during month of June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. (iii) Beidh Scór na Sinsear (17 years and over) ar siúl i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair ‘22. (iv)Scór rules and information may be read on kerrygaa.ie or on Google.Scór competitions: Amhránaíocht Aonair, Aithriseoireacht nó Scéalaíocht, BailéadGhrúpa (2 songs with harmony, 2-5 people), Grúpa Ceoil (two tunes, 3-5 people), Léiriú (Sketch), Rince Foirne, Seit and Quiz Boird (4 people). Arise, The Rock!

AN ÚCRÁIN: Thanks to all who supported our Ukrainian appeal.

NEW IRELAND CUP: Mórchomhghairdeachas to Kerry, to Joe Ó Conchúir (what a great high catch when introduced!), to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, to Greg Horan and to Jack Ó Sé (extended panel) v Maigh Eo i gcraobhchluiche na Sraithe Náisiúnta Peile. How delightful to see a Rock footballer on the Hogan Stand podium on Sunday last agus greim láimhe aige ar an gcorn.

AN ÚCRÁIN: Ukraine needs your help! Please, support Ukrainian refugees who are being looked after at one of three Benedictine Abbeys (mná rialta) in Poland. The following items are urgently needed: (i) health products (soap, shower gel, toothpaste, towels, sanitary pads, nappies, nappy cream, shampoo, conditioner); (ii) new clothing (socks, underpants), school bags; (iii) non-perishable food (tinned food, cans, dry food, chocolate, coffee, tea, sweets); (iv) non-perishable baby food (formula milk, fruit pouches, baby rice, etc); (v) washing powder; (vi) medication (painkillers, dressings); (vii) light but strong bags for carrying goods.

Donations will be collected/received at the Austin Stack Club on Saturday 2nd April and on Sunday 3rd April from 10am to 2pm. Eolas ag info@priyawm.ie or ring Alan on 087 9039669. Mórbhuíochas. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine!

PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Next Sunday’s Under 7 football session will take place at 11am in Connolly Park. Looking forward to it?

PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): On Sunday morning next our Under 9 boys will travel to the Pearse Brothers Club, Churchill for their first outing of the season. This challenge game will be played by the Wild Atlantic Way and from where one of the country’s most panoramic views can be seen…..Barrow Harbour and Castle, Fenit Island, An Machaire agus an Mhuclach, Sliabh Mis agus Cnoc Bréanainn.

PEL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) The Under 11 boys will be in action at 11.00am in Connolly Park on Sunday next, 3ú Aibreán. (ii) Tralee/St Brendan Boards’ Under 11 GoGames (sponsored by Kellihers Mills): A and B Teams – Round 1 was held on Thursday last (24th) in Connolly Park v Na Mistéalaigh. Round 2 on 31st March (this Thursday) at 6.30pm…AdeS (away) v Na Gaeil. Round 3 on 7th April at 6.30pm…AdeS (away) v Ballymac. (iii) County League (sponsored by Lee Strand): Round 1 on April 14th; Phase 2 on June 2nd. (iv) Rules/information on GoGames: (a) games to be played on Thursdays; (b) games to be non-competitive, no scores to be kept and no medals for the winners….just football fun, spraoi peile; (c) home club to provide referees and to offer opportunities to new young referees to be in charge of U11 and and U13 matches; (d) the ‘ciúnas-ar-an-líne’/‘silent-on-the-sideline’ rule to be enforced for all U11 GoGames; (e) 25 minutes to be played per half; (f) teams to be 11-a-side (max) but B teams may play 9-a-side or 10-a-side; (g) unlimited number of substitutions may be made; (h) size 3 Smart Touch football to be used; (i) pitch dimensions to be 100m x 55m (approx); (j) goalpost dimensions to be 4.5m x 2.2m (circa); (k) only one hop and one solo to be allowed; (l) no dribbling, only two foot-touches along the ground to be allowed; (m) kick-outs to be taken from the hand and from within the small square; (n) square ball rule to apply but no penalties to be given; (o) the ‘mark’ or ‘advance mark’ rules not to be applied; (p) 45m kicks to be taken from the ground (36 metres); (q) a free kick to be taken by the fouled player; (r) the ‘bosca-an-pheaca’/‘sin-bin’ rule to apply…; (s) girls may be permitted to play in the U11 GoGames; (t) a sideline kick to be taken by the player nearest to where the ball goes out; (u) mouthguards must be used. Go mbaine gach éinne sult as na GoGames!

MAIDIN CHAIFE: A very exciting ‘coffee morning’ get-together was held in the clubhouse last Sunday and full use was made of our delightful new coffee machine! Agus, ambaiste, ní raibh caife go dtí é!! Mórbhuíochas le Claire Griffin agus Harry Hynes.

CÚLCHAMPA: The County Board Cúl Camp will be held in Connolly Park on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th July.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) The first round of the County League, DIVISION 2 (An Fhoireann Dhubh), was played on Sunday last (27th) v Firies in Farranfore. Unfortunately for Team Black, due to illness and other commitments, a few regular players were missing. This gave mentors the opportunity to try players in various positions and to give more game time to others. The game’s early exchanges were dominated by the Firies boys who built up a good lead and they were ahead at halftime….4-5 to 1-5. Despite The Rock boys’ best efforts, the opposition continued to dominate proceedings as the second-half progressed.

However, on a positive note, our boys stuck with the contest and kept plugging away! They did really well to match Firies on the point scoring but another Firies goal meant that the boys in blue were ahead at the final toot of the referee’s whistle….5-10 to 1-10. Buann cúil cluichí!

Considering that The Rock lads didn’t have full pitch outdoor training up to now, due to the unavailability of fields, there are some encouraging signs within this young team….good days are not far off! Boys, full attendance is required at training this week, on Tuesday and on Thursday, in Connolly Park.

Upcoming Division 2 fixtures: Round 2 on Sunday 3rd April (next Sunday) ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v An Ghaeltacht A. Round 3 on 10th April at 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Na Gaeil A. Round 4 on 24th April at 7pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5 on Sunday 8th May ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Ballymac A. (ii) The first round of the County League DIVISION 10 (An Fhoireann Ómrach)….Firies B: 3-7; Team Amber (AdeS): 1-8. Team Amber’s opening County League game was played in the Firies GAA Ground on Sunday evening (27th) last. Great credit is due to both teams for putting in excellent performances on the large expanse of Páirc Éamoinn in Farranfore in glorious warm sunshine.

Ultimately, a very skilful well-drilled Firies team came out on top in an enthralling contest. Seán McCannon had another solid game in goal with some fine saves and very smart distribution from his kick-outs. Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessey and Conor Murphy were rock solid in the full-back line and they had a mighty tussle with the sharpshooters of Firies. Killian Coffey, Liam Swords and David Ahern excelled in their defensive duties and were the launchpad for many a Rock attack. Tadhg Somers and Oran O’Donoghue worked tirelessly in midfield and covered oceans of ground on the large pitch.

The half forwards, Mark Foley, Luke O’Connor, Joe O’Halloran and Gearóid Corcoran, were willing sweepers who greatly relieved the pressure on their hard-pressed defence and linked up expertly with their inside forwards, Séamus Keenan, Jayden O’Dowd and Elliot Calleja. Our brave boys kept their heads up right to the final whistle and they can be rightly proud of their determined efforts in fighting for the Black’n’Amber.

They have learned from Sunday’s encounter and, this week, they are working assiduously to build on and to improve various aspects of their game agus iad ag ullmhú le haghaidh cuairt bhuachaillí na Gaeltachta go Connolly Park on Sunday next (3rd). Thanks to the Firies team and mentors for a fine 15-a-side game and ‘well done’ to the referee for his overall handling of the match. Team Amber: Seán McCannon, Diarmuid Hennessy, Oisín Cotter, Conor Murphy, Killian Coffey, Liam Swords, David Ahern, Oran O’Donoghue, Tadhg Somers (captain), Mark Foley, Luke O’Connor, Joe O’Halloran, Séamus Keenan, Jayden Foley, Eliot Calleja, Gearóid Corcoran.

Upcoming DIVISION 10 fixtures: Round 2 on Sunday 3rd April (an Domhnach beag seo) ag 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v An Ghaeltacht B. Round 3 on 10th April at 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Na Gaeil B. Round 4 on 24th April at 5.30pm…AdeS (away) v Milltown/Castlemaine A. Round 5 on Sunday 8th May ag 5.30pm i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile v Ballymac B. (iii) Amanna NUA peile: from now on all our training and home games will take place in Connolly Park. Training will be on TUESDAY evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm and on THURSDAY evenings from 6.30pm to 7.45pm; our home games will be played on Sundays (see dates/times above). Tá sé deas a bheith ar ais ‘sa bhaile’ i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile le haghaidh traenála. (iv) Phase 2 County League will commence on 22nd May….scríobh sa dialann.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training will take place on Sunday next in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also be held on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday. Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. (ii) (a) On Wednesday, 30th March, our A boys played their first County League match at 7pm in Connolly Park v An Spá. Well done, boys! (b) At 7pm on Wednesday 6th April our B team will play away v Listowel in their first Division 9 County League game. (iii)The Central Region games are expected to be from 22ndJune to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed.

FIRST YEAR FIXTURES: Rockie wunderkinds Gavin Ó Cathasaigh and Ruairí Ó Loinsigh were on familiar soil at Cathair Sáilí as the mighty Gaelcholáiste U15 side battled Mainistir na Féile on Tuesday (22ú). The conditions couldn’t have been better – these young maestros were surely grateful for a blazing grian at their backs and hard soil underfoot as the match kicked off. Ó Cathasaigh sailed a beauty thar an dtrasnán during the action, and soon after was celebrating a well-timed goal with his teammates. Goalkeeper Iarla Ó hAiniféin was still kept on his toes by the Mainistir Na Féile attack however- both teams shone in a tense but skilful demonstration of peil. Gaelcholáiste managed to see the threat out however agus séideadh an fheadóg deiridh  with a scoreline of 4-17 to 3-3 breactha síos in the ref’s notepad. These Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí giants are showing massive potential and producing some beautiful displays such as the above. They now progress to the next stage of Corn Aodháin Uí Chonchúir with hope that they can continue this fine run of form. (Comhfhreagraí GCC, Dáithí Ó Loinsigh).

CIARRAÍ: ‘Well done’ to Kerry and to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh and to Joe O’Conchúir v Tír Eoghain and to Greg Horan and Jack Ó Sé who were on standby.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who continue to support our club lotto: (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (ii) Maghuidhir, Búistéirí, Cathair Sailí, (iii) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, Sráid na Carraige, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (vii) Siopa Búistéara Terry, Páirc na Darach, (viii) Deli Uí hEosa, Cé an Phrionsa, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie.

SCÓR ’22: (i) The All-Ireland finals of Scór na nÓg will be held in the INEC, Killarney, on May Sunday (1st May). (ii) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will be held during month of June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. (iii) Beidh Scór na Sinsear ar siúl i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair ‘22. (iv) Scór rules and information may be read on kerrygaa.ie or on Google. Scór competitions: Amhránaíocht Aonair, Aithriseoireacht nó Scéalaíocht, BailéadGhrúpa (2 songs with harmony, 2-5 people), Grúpa Ceoil (two tunes, 3-5 people), Léiriú (Sketch), Rince Foirne, Seit and Quiz Boird (4 people).

LÁ ‘LE PÁDRAIG & AN CLUICHE MÓR: An Pharáid…17ú Márta…Bóthar Mhic Shíthigh ag 11.30am…síos Bóthar Buí go dtí An Meal. Beidh Corn an Easpaig (craobh an chontae) agus Corn Uí Chonchúir(craobh na gclubanna) ‘ag máirseáil’ i dteannta an ‘16ú Fear.’ Fáilte roimh chách. And, tar éis na paráide, all Rock fans may continue to journey to Connolly Park for the BIG GAME in which Wayne’s Warriors will challenge Gníomh go Leith in the 1st round (division 1) of the Senior County League. Cluiche mór! Throw-in at 2pm. A great day is being planned at our headquarters agus beidh fáilte roimh chách. Lá dár saol!
‘BHFUIL CÚPLA FOCAL AGAT? Dia’s Muire duit! Bain triail as do chuid Gaeilge! An Charraig go deo!
PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Our Under 7 football session will take place at 11.00am on Sunday next (20th) in the CBS PRIMARY School i gCluain na Lobhar. We are hoping, má bhíonn an aimsir i gceart, to be able to train outdoors from Sunday March 20th.
PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): The Under 9 boys will be in action on The Green CBS Astroturf pitch at 10.00am on Sunday next (20th). We are hopeful, má bhíonn an aimsir go maith, to be able to train outdoors ar an bhfear glas from March 20th (Sunday).
BUÍOCHAS: Gabhaimid ár mbuíochas le lucht bainistíochta na scoileanna a chuir fíorchaoin fáilte romhainn ag tús an tséasúir seo: Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí, Meánscoil na mBráithre Críostaí agus Bunscoil Naomh Eoin i mBalluamhnach.
PEL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): The Under 11 boys will be in action at 11.00am on the Astroturf at The Green CBS on Sunday next, 20ú Márta. More brilliant football will be exhibited by our boys who are eagerly looking forward to their upcoming big matches: County League….(a) Round 1 on April 14th….(b) Phase 2 on June 2nd. Sunday March 20th, weather permitting, has been earmarked for the start of our outdoor green grass sessions.
CÓINEARTÚ: Comhghairdeachas and best wishes to all Rock players who have made their Confirmation. Guímid gach rath oraibh.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) Our U13 boys had their first competitive outing of the season on Wednesday 9th when an Fhoireann Dhubh took on the reigning U13 County Champions, Na Mistéalaigh, in the John Mitchel Club GAA Complex. Thanks to the John Mitchel Club for hosting what was to be a home tie for us in the Tralee Town League. Having spent the last two months working hard in our training sessions, the boys were delighted to finally get some game time. Following a positive opening few minutes for our lads, the Green’n’Gold brigade quickly got on top and took control of the half. Our outstanding cúl báire, Alex Darfoor, pulled off a number of brilliant saves to keep the goal count low; the pressure that the opposition was putting on was considerable. An scór ag leatham…JM: 3-8; AdeS: 0-0. During the half-time team talk, the boys were asked to keep their heads, minds and hearts up and to play the 2nd half like a new game. A number of substitutions and positional changes were also made. Thankfully, the 2nd half was a lot more positive for us. Following a strong start from the Ballyseedy boys, during which they kicked a number of points, our boys finally got on the scoreboard with a well-taken point from distance by David Hobbert (1-2). What followed was a positive spell for the Black’n’Amber. Our boys imposed themselves in attack with really good running-play from midfield, a fantastic opening goal by David Hobbert and a great second goal by Danny Lane (1-3). That helped us to get a foothold in the game. Eoin Mangan scored a lovely point to add to our tally. That was a wonderful period for us! Overall, it was a tough first outing for us but we’re The Rock, we’ll learn from the experience and we’ll bounce back! Ní fál go haer é! Final score…JM: 3-21; AdeS: 2-6. We might not have training this Friday (18th) due to the bank holiday. We are looking forward eagerly to our next game; boys, expect text. Training will definitely take place on Tuesday evening (5pm to 6pm) and on Sunday morning (depending on matches). (ii) Town League Division 3….JM B: 5-10; AdeS Team Amber: 4-4. Team Amber’s first game of the season was played in the John Mitchel Club grounds last Sunday afternoon (13th). Our stalwarts, agus iad ag imirt leis an ngaoth, gave a powerful 1st half performance that had us in the lead at half time; indeed, we were unlucky not to be further ahead! In the 2nd half, agus in aghaidh na gaoithe, we faced a strong response from a home team that was particularly good at long-distance point taking and that ensured that they came out on top ag an deireadh. Despite our disappointment, we knew that we had played some very good football. Beidh lá eile againn! Seán McCannon had a fine game in goal. Oisín Cotter, Ewan Canty and Diarmuid Hennessey were solid in defence. Killian Coffey, David Ahern and Conor Murphy were dynamic halfbacks. Tadhg Somers (an captaen) and Liam Swords formed an effective midfield partnership. In attack Noah Reidy, Jack Delaney, Jack Walsh, Luke O’Connor, Conor Hanafin, Séamus Keenan, Joe O’Halloran and Elliot Caljea kept the JM defence anxious and busy all afternoon and we were rewarded with some fine scores. It was an admirable showing by The Rock boys, considering that it was the first game that this group had ever played together. An Fhoireann Ómrach: Tadhg Somers (an captaen), Seán McCannon, Oisín Cotter, Ewan Canty, Killian Coffey, David Ahern, Liam Swords, Jack Walsh, Noah Reidy, Jack Delaney, Luke O’Connor, Conor Hanafin, Conor Murphy, Diamuid Hennessey, Joe O’Halloran, Séamus Keenan, Eliot Caljea. We may not have training this Friday (18th) due to the bank holiday. We are really looking forward to our next big game. Boys, expect text. Training will certainly take place on Tuesday evening (5pm to 6pm) and on Sunday morning (depending on matches). All training sessions are held in the MTU and hopefully we will be back to Connolly Park shortly for home training. (ii) Round 1 of our County League will take place on March 27th. Fixtures: (a) Division 2 (15-a-side) teams….AdeS A, An Ghaeltacht, Baile Mhic Eileagóid, Cill Chuimín, Léigiún, Na Gaeil. (b) Division 10 (11/13/15-a-side) teams….AdeS B, An Ghaeltacht B, Baile Mhic Eileagóid B, Cill Chuimín B, Léigiún C, Na Gaeil B. (iii) Phase 2 County League will be played on 22nd May….eolas tábhachtach don dialann.
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training will take place on Sunday next in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also be held on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday. Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. It is expected that our interclub games will be played on Wednesdays. (ii) Our County League matches will take place from 30th March (round 1) to 27th April. Division 1A (15-a-side) teams….AdeS, An Ghaeltacht, Glenflesk, Na Mistéalaigh, An Léigiún, An Spá (Cill Airne). Division 9 (11/13/15-a-side) teams…AdeS B, Firies B, Kilcummin B, Legion B, Listowel Emmets B. The semi-finals will take place on 4th or 11th May and the finals will be on 11th or 18th May. (iii)The Central Region games are expected to be from 22nd June to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed.
PEIL FAOI 17: U17 information in senior notes.
PEIL NA CHÉAD BHLIANA (Corn Aodháin Uí Chonchúir): (i) Roinn A (21ú Márta): Coláiste Bhréanainn v The Green; 28ú Márta: Cnoc an tSeabhaic v Coláiste Bhréanainn; 4ú Aibreán: The Green v Cnoc an tSeabhaic. (ii) Roinn C (21ú Márta): Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Tairbeart; 28úMárta: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Coláiste Pobail Oileán Ciarraí; 4ú Aibreán: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Meánscoil an Leitriúigh (Castlegregory).
AN CLUICHE SCILIÚIL: Brave Rock hurlers came to the fore for their Gaelcholáiste school side last week! A hard-fought battle against Inbhear Scéine, An Neidín, in the first half led to disappointment in the second. A talented side guarantees, however, that there are more successful campaigns in store for Ruairí Ó Loinsigh agus a chairde in the future. No doubt they’ll spend their whole bank holiday ‘ag pucáil timpeall’ chun cleachtadh a dhéanamh! (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh, comhfhreagraí GCC).
CORN AN RUISÉALAIGH (FAOI 15½): Dé Céadaoin (16ú)….Mercy Mounthawk v The Sem and The Green v Scoil Idirmheánach Chill Orglan.
CIARRAÍ: ‘Well done’ to Kerry and to Dylan Ó Cathasaigh, Greg Horan, Joe O’Conchúir and Jack Ó Sé (painéal breise) v Maigh Eo. D’imir Dylan go han-mhaith agus rinne Greg Horan a chuid nuair a tháinig sé ar an bpáirc. Bhí sé deas Joe Ó Conchúir a fheiceáil ar an mbinse.
LOTTO: Míle buíochas le gach duine a thugann tacaíocht dár lotto agus do na gnólachtaí seo a leanas: (i) Siopa Búistéara Terry, Páirc na Darach, (ii) Deli Uí hEosa, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (iv) Maghuidhir, Búistéirí, Cathair Sailí, (v) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Leabhar Pháidí Uí Chomáin, Sráid na Carraige, (vii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (viii) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie. Mórbhuíochas ó chroí don tacaíocht go léir.
SCÓR ’22: (i) The Kerry finals of Scór na nÓg will take place at 4.30pm on Sunday 20th March in the Glenbeigh GAA Sports Centre. The Munster Scór na nÓg finals are scheduled for Sunday 3rd April in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, and the All-Ireland finals will be held in the INEC, Killarney, on May Sunday (1st May). All worthwhile outings. (ii) The Scór na bPáistí series of competitions (for primary school students) will be held during month of June and the finals will take place on Saturday 2nd July. Scór rules and information may be read on kerrygaa.ie or on Google. Scór competitions: Amhránaíocht Aonair, Aithriseoireacht nó Scéalaíocht, BailéadGhrúpa (2 songs with harmony, 2-5 people), Grúpa Ceoil (two tunes, 3-5 people), Léiriú (Sketch), Rince Foirne, Seit and Quiz Boird (4 people). (iv) Beidh Scór na Sinsear ar siúl i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair ‘22.Now is the time for four Rock over 17-ers to begin work on their quiz skills. A Quizmháistrí, ná cuirigí bhur leas ar cairde – cairde go lá, cairde go deo!
CAMPA CÚL: Beidh CúlChampa Bhord Chiarraí ar siúl i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile ar an 4ú, 5ú, 6ú, 7ú, 8ú Iúil.

SCÓR na nÓG: Scór is back! It is expected that the Tralee Area Scór na nÓg competitions will take place shortly. It’s time to get ready! Competitions: Singing (one song), Quiz, Recitation or Story, Ballad Group (2 songs – harmony), Music Group (two tunes), Nuachleas (Sketch), Figure Dance and Set Dance. Rules on kerrygaa.ie. The Kerry finals of Scór na nÓg are scheduled for Saturday 19th March. Times and venue have yet to be confirmed.

PEIL FAOI 7: We had another great turnout of Under 7 footballers at last Sunday’s 3rd session of the new season and everybody had a brilliant time! More new faces arrived on the scene and all the players and their team of coaches produced a brilliant hour’s football. ‘Twas magical…draíochtúil! Among the bainisteoirí were Éamonn Ó Scannláin, William Kirby, Mickey Collins, Tom Tansley, Kevin O’Leary, Séamus Smith, Amy Lucid, Jonathan Magnier, Richard Long, Tommy Griffin, Seán Quilter and Dara Ó Lúing. Our 4th session will commence at 10am on Sunday next (13th) in Scoil Eoin Primary School, Balloonagh. Fáilte roimh chách.

PEIL FAOI 9: The Under 9 boys had a great time at their third session of 2022. Another great turnout! They’ll be in action again in Balloonagh Primary School at 11.15am on Sunday next. Our coaching team: Mickey Collins Mike Lynch, Tim McMahon, TJ Hogan, Kevin Counihan, Finbar Canty, Brendan Smith and David Lucid.

PEIL FAOI 11: (i) The Under 11 boys had yet another brilliant training session on the Astroturf at The Green CBS on Sunday last. Well over two dozen boys worked on their skills and played excellent football! The action was enjoyed by all! See you all, boys, next Sunday at 11am on the The Green CBS Astroturf….a wonderful facility! (ii) Important games ahead: County League….(a) Round 1 on April 14th….(b) Phase 2 on June 2nd. The men in charge of proceedings: Wayne Quillinan, Colm Mangan, Miko Horan, Kenneth Cronin, Pat Carmody and Gearóid Ó Tíocháin.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) For the next 3 Fridays (11th, 18th, 25th February) our U13 boys will train between 6pm and 7pm in the Kerry Sports Academy (KSA) Hall at the MTU (Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan). Please note that outdoor sessions will take place occasionally. All training and football will take place under the direction of Martin Courtney, Ger Hobbert, David Scanlon, Eoghan Galvin, Dan Aherne, Pa Laide and Jack Morgan. And, of course, new boys will always be welcome. (ii) Round 1 of our County League will take place on March 22nd. Phase 2 will be played on 22nd May.

PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training will take place on Sunday next (13th) in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will be held on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm his Thursday (10th). However, other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. (Is club ollmhór sinn, ambaiste!) It is expected that our interclub games will be played on Wednesdays. Our U15 bosses are Morgan O’Connell, Ronan Kavanagh, Ciarán Ó Conaill, David Courtney, David Clifford, Joe Walsh and Theo Ó Duigín. (ii) The County League matches will take place from 30th March(round 1) to 27th April. The semi-finals will take place on 4th or 11th May and the final will be on 11thor 18th May. (iii) The Central Region games are expected to be from 22nd June to 20th July. (iv) The County Championship dates have still to be decided.

PEIL FAOI 17: (i) Minor Training: Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm. (ii) A challenge: On Sunday next (13th) at 2pm we’ll welcome the boys of Bishopstown, Cork, to our Connolly Park headquarters and play them in a challenge match. (iii) Town League: Our postponed Town League game v Ard Fhearta had to be rescheduled by Bord Thrá Lí. Expect information re date, time and venue by text. U17 mentors: Denis Sayers, William Kirby, Richie Conway and Kieran Browne.

PEIL FAOI 19: CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ: Best wishes to the The Green (Tralee CBS) boys in their Munster final game v Coláiste Bhréanainn (Cill Airne) on Saturday next (12th). Buachaillí na Carraige ar phainéal na Faiche: Ben Quilter (cúl báire), Ciarán de Brún (5), Armin Heinrich (8), Jordan Kissane (13), Conor Horan (9), Donnacha Sayers (14), Ruairí O’Connell, James Charles and Cian Brosnan. Comhbhainisteoir: Tim McMahon. The Green School has won the Munster Cup 16 times…‘31, ‘32, ‘33, ‘34, ’40, ’41, ’44, ’45, ’48, ’53, ’55, ‘76, ’99, ’00, ‘07, ’20. 2022?? LCD! TheMunster title is held (right now) by Tralee CBS. Though The Green won Corn Uí Mhuirí in 2020, the school did not contest the All-Ireland series because of COVID! Go n-éirí go geal leis an bhFaiche!

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto per (i) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (ii) Maguires, Butchers, Caherslee, (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) Paudie Commane’s Book Shop, Sráid na Carraige, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Sráid na Carraige, (vii) Terry’s Butcher Shop, Páirc na Darach, (viii) Husseys’ Deli, Cé an Phrionsa, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie. Mórbhuíochas ó chroí don tacaíocht.

CIARRAÍ: ‘Well done’ to Kerry (v BÁC). Great to see our own Greg Horan and Dylan Ó Cathasaigh on the panel. Nice to see Dylan being part of the action…a chéad uair ar pháirc na himeartha le sinsir Chiarraí. Gach ádh ar Chiarraí v Tír Chonaill ina gcéad chluiche eile (20th).

IOMÁNAÍOCHT: Sympathies to the men of Kilmoyley who represented Kerry hurling with distinction v Nás na Ríogh (Cill Dara) i bPáirc an Chrócaigh ar an Satharn seo caite. They fought bravely to the end but were unfortunate in losing by 0-2. They were so close! Beidh lá eile ag muintir Naomh Eirc! Best wishes to Kerry v Kildare next weekend.

PEIL FAOI 7: We had a good turnout of new Under 7 footballers at our first session of 2022 and all seemed to enjoy their first Rock experience! We had many new faces and players and it was great to see so many coaches in attendance.

We welcomed Tom Tansley back into the fold and he was ably assisted by Kevin O’Leary, Séamus Smith, Jonathan Magnier, William Kirby, Richard Long, Mickey Collins, Éamonn Ó Scannláin, Tommy Griffin, Amy Lucid and Seán Quilter.

The session was held in Scoil Eoin Primary School, Balloonagh, and everybody will be heartily welcome for our second session on Sunday next. Mórbhuíochas le Nóirín Rusk who facilitated our transition to Balloonagh Primary. Upwards and onwards!

PEIL FAOI 9: The Under 9 boys were also in action in Balloonagh Primary School on Sunday last and they had great fun. What a fantastic start to our new season….tús maith, gan aon dabht! Buíochas speisialta le Nóirín Rusk a chabhraigh go mór linn chun úsáid an halla i mBalluamhnach a fháil.

Last Sunday morning’s coching staff: Mike Lynch, Tim McMahon, David Fitzmaurice, Donagh McMahon, Niall Fitzmaurice, TJ Hogan, Kevin Counihan, Finbar Canty and Mickey Collins. Plenty experience there!

PEIL FAOI 11: Football for the Under 11 boys began on the Astroturf at The Green CBS on Sunday last, January 23rd. Well over two dozen footballers arrived on the very first day and, judging by the manner in which they showed their skills, one would think that it was their 10th session of the new season!

The football was a joy to behold! The men in charge of proceedings: Colm Mangan, Miko Horan, Wayne Quillinan, Brian O’Leary, Kenneth Cronin, Gearóid Ó Tíocháin, Pat Carmody and Keith McKenzie. They know their football!

PEIL FAOI 13: Plans are afoot for the U13 boys and training will begin in the not-too-distant future under the direction of Pa Laide, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, Ger Hobbert, Martin Courtney, Dan Aherne, Niall Riordan and Mike McCannon.

PEIL FAOI 15: Morgan Ó Conaill, Ciarán Ó Conaill, Ronan Kavanagh, David Courtney, David Clifford and others are our U15 bosses. U15 action will begin shortly.

PEIL FAOI 17: Denis Sayers, William Kirby, Richie Conway, Éamonn Ó Scannláin, Ciarán de Brún, Damien Ryall, Denis McElligott, Shane Guthrie agus Tommy Naughton are expected to keep an experienced and watchful eye on the U17 lads. Ní fada go mbeidh na buachaillí Faoi 17 i mbun traenála agus peile.

CORN SHEÁIN UÍ MHURCHÚ (Peil Faoi 19): Best wishes to peileadóirí Ghaelcholáiste Chiarraí as they prepare for their Munster semi-final which will take place on Saturday next (29ú Eanáir) in aghaidh Inis Díomáin, Contae an Chláir. The Rock representative in the game will be our own Cian Ó Duilleáin. Go n-éirí go geal leis/leo!

CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ (Faoi 19): The Munster semi-finals of the Corn Uí Mhuirí football competition will take place this Saturday (29th) at the Mallow GAA Complex.

The first match, between Tralee CBS (The Green) and Skibbereen Community School, will be played at 3.30pm. The second semi-final, between Coláiste Bhréanainn (Cill Airne) and Hamilton High School (Droichead na Bandan), will commence at 5.30pm.

A feast of great college football is expected and both games will have a Kerry/Cork ‘bite’ in them!!

Our very best wishes to buachaillí na Carraige ar phainéal na Faiche: Armin Heinrich (an captaen), Ben Quilter, Ruairí O’Connell, Conor Horan, Jordan Kissane, Donnacha Sayers and James Charles.

We still feel a little sadness for the Mercy Mounthawk players who, having played their hearts out, were very unlucky in their quarter-final game!

Imreoirí mí-ámharacha Chnoc an tSeabhaic: Paddy Lane, Cillian Litchfield, Evan Foley and Joey Nagle.

JUVENILE AGM: The following is Rock juvenile section leadership team for 2022: An t-uachtarán: Mícheál Ó hAodha; an cathaoirleach: Tim McMahon; an leaschathaoirleach: Nollaig Ó Conaill; an rúnaí: Mícheál Ó Loingsigh; an toscaire go dtí Coiste na nÓg (Trá Lí) agus go dtí an Réigiún Láir: Seán Ó Slatara; cláraitheoir cúnta: Colm Ó Mongáin. Gach dea-ghuí orthu.

RACE NIGHT: The Austin Stack Club Gala Race Night will shortly be rescheduled.

LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto per (i) Terry’s Butcher Shop, Páirc na Darach, (ii) Husseys’ Deli, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (iv) Maguires, Butchers, Caherslee,(v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Paudie Commane’s Book Shop, Sráid na Carraige, (vii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (viii) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Sráid na Carraige, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie. Thanks: mórbhuíochas le lucht leanúna agus le lucht tacaíochta Chlub na Carraige.

CIARRAÍ: ‘Well done’ to Greg Horan, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh agus Jack Ó Sé who wore the Green’n’Gold of Kerry (v Cork) last weekend and now have a McGrath Cup medal for their sideboards.

Maith sibh, a leaideanna! We’re delighted to see Rockmen wearing the county geansaí! Gach ádh ar Chiarraí v Cill Dara!

IOMÁNAÍOCHT: ‘Well done’ to the hurlers of Kilmoyley who’ve reached the All-Ireland final. Go n-éirí go geal leo v Nás na Ríogh.

IS MÓR AGAINN DO THACAÍOCHT: However, 2021/2 has been a most successful time for The Rock….we won the two important Kerry competitions and qualified for the Munster club final. Our senior team represented our town and county and, dár ndóigh, the whole Austin Stack Club community with pride.

This fantastic run came at a big financial cost to the club and because of the current pandemic restrictions our fundraising efforts have been seriously curtailed. We acknowledge and thank our friends and supporters at home and abroad who have contributed to fundraisers or have donated up to now; all these contributions have in no small way played a vital part in helping our men to challenge the best in our province.

We appeal once again for financial support to help us cover the extra costs incurred in our trip to Tipp…. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-stacks-on-the-trip-to-tipp?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_lin…or go to www.austinstacks.ie. All contributions are and will be much appreciated; mórbhuíochas le tacadóirí Chlub na Carraige. A new season beckons for The Rock!

CRUINNIÚ CINN BHLIANA NA SINSEAR: A very successful and well-attended Club AGM (senior section) took place in our Connolly Park clubooms on Sunday last and the coming season’s management team has been put in place under our new chairman, Shane Lynch. Go raibh gach rath air.

PEIL FAOI 6: Under 6 football training will take place as usual on Sunday morning next, September 20th, in CAHERSLEE, at the usual time of 11.15am (to 12.15pm). Looking forward to seeing all our young ‘greats’!
PEIL FAOI 8: (i) On this Thursday evening (September 17th) the John Galvin/Bracker Regan Cup games (Babhta a 2) continue in Connolly Park at 5.45pm. Wonderful games have been played so far and this week’s games should be equally exciting. These matches are showing what great players we have in our club….only the best of football material in our boys! Tá na buachaillí faoi 8 mbliana d’aois ar fheabhas! (ii) On Sunday last (13th) i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile our youngsters took on the might of Killarney’s Legion and fabulous football was played by outstanding Rock stars! (iii) Next Sunday morning, ag 11am i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile, our men will get stuck into Tralee’s Na Gaeil and that should be an exciting encounter. Wayne’s future warriors! Na Stacaigh go deo!

PEIL FAOI 10: (i) On this Thursday the John Galvin/Bracker Regan Cup games continue. There have been great turnouts so far for these games and this week’s football should be no different. Round 2 takes place in Connolly Park at 5.45pm on Thursday (September 17th). These matches are bringing out the best in our boys! Top-class football is being played by our buachaillí faoi 10 mbliana d’aois! (ii) On Sunday last (13th) i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile they challenged Killarney’s Legion and brilliant football was played by our outstanding future stars! (iii) Next Sunday morning, ag 11am i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile, our men will get stuck into buachaillí an Chillín, Na Gaeil, and that should be an exciting encounter. Na Stacaigh Abú!
PEIL FAOI 12: Connolly Park was the place to be on Sunday evening last as our three U12 teams were in LEE STRAND County League action. All our matches were played at home together for the first time all year. (i) In the Division 2A game, Listowel Emmets provided the opposition for our Team 1 and what a gripping encounter the two sides served up! Listowel played with the aid of a strong breeze sa chéad leath but that didn’t deter the Rockies who played some of their best football of the year to match the Fealesiders all the way to the halftime whistle. With our midfield duo of Aodhán Horgan and Alex Tuohy in the ascendancy, our forward line of Jake Carmody, Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan, Max Grzybowski and Jack Diggins were kept in constant supply and took their scores well to ensure a 4-9 to 4-4 lead at the final water break. It was a case of all-hands-on-deck in a frenetic final quarter as a good Listowel team threw the kitchen sink and all cooking appliances at their disposal in a valiant attempt to close the deficit. However, the Black‘n’Amber defence of Seanie Clifford (goalkeeper), Rían Walsh, Eoghan Murphy, Jay Sweeney and Gabriel Nosidlak stood firm and saw the Rock through to a great victory on a scoreline of 4-12 to 5-7. Well done, boys! Tharr barr! Outstanding! The Team 1 boys have now concluded their county league campaign but their season is far from over and we should have news of further fixtures in the coming days.

(ii) In the ‘B’ game, our young ‘Amber’ team enjoyed a handsome win over Listowel with our very best performance of the season. This fast-improving side play great traditional Rockie football and they never let up in a fine 5-19 to 4-2 win. Well done, all….players, mentors parents! A great result! Scór iontach agus toradh iontach! The Team Amber boy’s county league games have now concluded but their season is far from over and we should have news of further fixtures in the coming days.
(iii) In the ‘B’ division encounter, Team Black faced local rivals Na Gaeil in a bid to maintain our unbeatenrun in the county league. Confidence and skill levels run high throughout this group and they delivered another five-star (and goal!) performance to win by 5-16 to 2-8. Alex Dafoor (cúl báire) was his ultra-reliable self in making a number of crucial saves and was well protected by Brian Kavanagh and by Jayden Moriarty, both of whom gave master classes in distribution out from the defence. Dean Courtney and Jamie Casey were outstanding in the halfback line and worked well with captain Darragh Lyons and Denis Brassil to give The Rock the edge in the middle third. Our attacking force of Tadhg Falvey and Barry Laide in the half forward line and inside trio of Kyle Yoxhall, Oran O’Donoghue and Ewan Canty were all on song and took some great scores to lead Team Amber to a fully deserved victory. Team Black have to play one final round of the county league….away to Legion next Sunday (details to be confirmed).

PEIL FAOI 14: (i) Our U14A team played away v Churchill.  Good football was played by our boys and everybody enjoyed the outing. Well done, lads! Na Stacaigh: Steven Conway; Daniel Kirby, Donncha Horgan, Ciarán Kavanagh; Seán Heaslip, Ben Murphy, Pádraig O’Halloran; Luke Fitzgerald, Thomas Deregee, Gavin Casey, David Lucid, Ronan Carroll; Mark Lynch, Paddy Lane, Fionnán Ryan; Max Nosidlak, James Fisher, Bao Foley, Pádraig Kenny, Bruno Boroway.
(ii) The U14B boys played their hearts out in this week’s game but were unlucky against a much stronger Abhainn a’ Scáil/Lios Póil A combination in the LEE STRAND Under 14 County Football League (Phase 2). It has to be noted that these boys are the only club B team playing above Division 7. They deserve great credit for their great effort. Tough games like these will strengthen our lads. Well done, boys! Peileadóirí cróga na Carraige: Conor Galvin, Barry Nagle, Tomás O’Connell, Naode Deregee, Jake O’Connor, Ryan McMahon, Jerry Lynch, Cormac Bastible, Leon O’Connor, Jay O’Connor, Alex Touhy, Rory Lynch.

(iii) U14 training times in Connolly Park: Fridays at 6pm and Sundays at 4pm.
PEIL FAOI 16: (i) Our lads played well, gave a good account of themselves and showed great fighting spirit i bPáirc na mBan Rialta v Fossa. Maith sibh, a leaideanna! (ii) On Monday last (14th September) they played at home v Na Crócaigh. Our boys gave of their best, gave a good account of themselves, played ‘quality’ football and showed great fighting spirit. Well done, boys!
(ii) Rules: full rules and full pitch as per the current GAA Official Guide AND the ‘advance mark’, the ‘defensive mark’ and the ‘sin bin’ rules will apply.
(iii) Under 16 training times: (a) Mondays from 6pm to 7.30pm; (b) Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm; (c) Fridays from 6pm to 7.30pm.

LAOCHRA NA CARRAIGE: Well done to Wayne’s Warriors. An-bhua go deo! What a great example of resilience. How they rescued themselves from the jaws of defeat and won the laurels! Sheas siad sa bhearna bhaoil agus rug siad bua agus báire! What an inspiration for the young players of The Rock!
SIOPA: Féach ar www.austinstacks.ie
LOTTO: Austin Stack Club lotto tickets may be purchased at (i) Paudie Commane’s Book Shop, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige Íochtarach, (iii) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn (An Bhróg), Sráid na Carraige Íochtarach, (iv) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (v) Maguires, Butchers, Caherslee, (vi) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige Uachtarach or/and (vii) on line at www.austinstacks.ie. Thanks to all the above-mentioned businesses and all our sponsors for their support of The Rock Club.
COVID 19: The COVID advisory committee of the GAA has issued updated guidance to all clubs in relation to attendance at underage games. This advice is based on the updated guidelines issued by Sport Ireland on behalf of Rialtas na hÉireann. Please note that (i) only one designated individual per child/family/group of children should attend a training session or a game, (ii) the GAA health questionnaire MUST be completed by parents/guardians before attendance at a game/session, (iii) the overall number of attenders/players should be kept to a minimum and should be in keeping with the space available at the venue/facility, (iv) parents of Under 18 players are NOT permitted to be in attendance at adult games in which their son is participating but provision can be made to allow an adult to be in close proximity (eg, in car park, etc) in case medical or other emergency needs require their presence. (v) A parent/guardian attending an underage game in these circumstances shall not be subject to vetting.
ENGLISH: The Borcheantar Naomh Breandán team was the only team to have the players’ names in Irish on official programmes for the county championship quarter-finals….in keeping with the spirit of GAA Rules 1.4(a) and 1.7(c). Comhghairdeachas le bainisteoirí agus oifigigh an Bhoird. An-dhea-shampla do bhoird eile agus do chlubanna an chontae. Mórtas cine!

                           CLUB AIBHISTÍN DE STAIC – Juvenile Notes

COVID 19: Keep remembering that the coronavirus hasn’t gone away! The health questionnaire,returntoplay.gaa.ie, must be completed for/by each player and it must be resubmitted before each training session and each game. Thanks to all parents/guardians who are complying with the Covid19 necessities…go raibh maith agaibh. Go bhfana víreas uainn!

PEIL FAOI 6: The Under 6 boys played great football in Caherslee last Sunday. We hope to see more of the same energy, skill, excitement and enjoyment on Sunday morning next, August 2nd, in Caherslee. Fáilte roimh imreoirí nua.

PEIL FAOI 8: (i) Our under 8 boys were also training in Caherslee last Sunday and they had a great time kicking ball between 11am and 12.00. We hope to see everybody in action again next Sunday, August 2nd, in Caherslee. (ii) Thursday night training for our U8 boys recommences this week at 6pm in Caherslee.

PEIL FAOI 10: (i) Our U10 lads were in action in Caherslee on Sunday last. This Sunday (2ú Lúnasa), however, we’ll travel to Cillín to play v Na Gaeil in a challenge game. See you all, boys, in Killeen, Oakpark. Up the ‘Black‘n’Amber’! (ii) Under 10 Thursday night training recommences this week at 5.45pm in Caherslee.

CAID FAOI 12: (i) Our U12 charges were in action on Sunday evening in Round 2 of the LEE STRAND County League: (a) The ‘Black’ Team headed west to take on Castlegregory in their second Group K match. As our hosts had a resounding win over Dingle in Round 1, our travelling party knew that they were in for a tough challenge from the Caisleán boys who started the game with great purpose and with a salvo of early goals. Our young side started to settle into matters in the 2nd quarter and strong performances from Jamie Casey and Dean Courtney in defence and from Dennis Brassil and Oran O’Donoghue in attack led to a more competitive contest as the game wore on.

The Caisleán Ghriaire lads were that bit stronger throughout, however, and finished on a winning scoreline of 5-16 to 2-12. The travelling Rockie support was rightly proud of a brave display in difficult conditions by the young Rock boys and hopes will be high for a close game v Dingle at home in Connolly Park next Sunday. (b) Back at Connolly Park headquarters, Team 1 took on Churchill ‘A’. In this encounter, Churchill edged ahead in a tight first half and led 0-8 to 0-7 at the break. Hopes were high in the Rockie camp at halftime that we could push on for a much-needed victory but a well-worked team goal by the Churchill buachaillí had us under pressure from the restart. Despite great defending by our back unit and tireless work out the field, we couldn’t hold out against the opposition’s fluid attack and Churchill ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 2-18 to 1-8. (c) Also at Connolly Park, the ‘Amber’ Team took on Churchill ‘B’.

In this match, our young Rockie outfit (13 of the 14 who togged out are under 11 years of age) built on their promising league debut v Listowel to push a good Churchill team all the way in a close and most entertaining game. Our boys, on the home turf, recovered from a slow start to improve in every line of the team and, powered by a man of the match performance by David Hobbert i lár na páirce, the ‘Amber’ boys matched an older and physically stronger Churchill team in many facets of play.

On this occasion, Churchill managed to hold onto their early lead and won out on a score of 4-10 to 2-7. But the scoreline doesn’t fully reflect a most encouraging performance from our very young talented side and these boys will surely see their courageous efforts rewarded with more positive results in the weeks to come.

(ii) The final round of the current phase of the County League will be played this coming bank holiday weekend: (a) Team 1 will take on our great local John Mitchel Club rivals at the Ballyseedy complex. Our Rock boys will have learned from their Listowel game and will give a good account of themselves. We expect great football from Gabriel Nosidlak, Rory Lynch, Jack Diggins, Aodhán Horgan, Jake Carmody, Ciarán Skinner, Jay Sweeney, Jack Shanahan, Rory Kavanagh, Alex Relihan, Eoghan Murphy, Jayden Moriarty, Rian Walsh, Alex Tuohy and Tadhg Falvey.

(b) The ‘Amber’ Team will take on the John Mitchel Club B Team in Ballyseedy. The following lads will not be found wanting in this encounter: Oisín Cotter, Fionn Cotter, Eoghan Mangan, David Hobbert, Alex Darfoor, Matthew Guerin, Joe Barry, Harry Murphy, Killian Coffey, Ryan O’Carroll, Seán McCannon, Rian McEvoy, Michael Cotter, Jack Walsh. (c) Our ‘Black’ Team will entertain Dingle at home in our own Connolly Park. We can expect to see great football being played by such players as Adam Johnston, Jamie Casey, Kyle Yoxhall, Brian Kavanagh, Dean Courtney, Dennis Brassil, Max Grzybowski, Seanie Clifford, Oran O’Donoghue, Barry Laide, Luke O’Connor, Darragh Lyons, Harry Neale and Ewan Canty. Full match details will be confirmed to parents during the coming week. Up The Rock! (iii) Training: training will again take place in Connolly Park at 5.30pm on Tuesday and at 6.30pm on Thursday.

PEIL FAOI 13: The LEE STRAND Under 13 Tournament will not take place this year..

PEIL FAOI 14: (i) New U14 training times in Connolly Park: Fridays at 6pm and Sundays at 4pm. (ii) This week’s A game: our U14A Boys will play their County League game v Ardfert on Wednesday at 7pm in Connolly Park. (iii) This week’s B game: the U14B Boys are scheduled to play their County League game v Firies B on Wednesday at 7pm in Firies.

(iv) Having completed their hard training, our B team played a pre-competition challenge match v Club Naomh Pádraig. The game was played on a fine night and on a perfect surface in Blennerville. The squad of 15, captained by Ryan McMahon, produced a highly competitive performance and displayed much of what’s expected from Rock footballers….tight marking, tigerish effort and fluid catch and kick football. With no substitutes on call the full 15 players were required to produce a great team effort! They were driven on by the tireless and effective play of Jake O’Connor; he led by example in fielding, in tracking and in dictating play….and also chipped in with 4 points. The full-back line of Conor Galvin, Tomás O’Connell and Brendan Maunsell was solid despite all that was thrown at them and were the rock on which this performance was built. The half back line of Barry Nagle, who won a mountain of ball and distributed brilliantly, Liam O’Connell, who continuously drove forward, and Bao Foley, who gave an exhibition of disciplined defending, were on the St. Pat’s danger men all evening and came out on top every time.

The forward lines were marshalled from centre forward by Cormac Bastible and he dictated the pace of the play with precision foot-passing and strong ball-winning ability. Both Jerry Lynch and Naode Derege scored from the wings and worked tirelessly to keep constant pressure on the Blennerville defence. Steven Conway, in the 14 ‘slot’, was a handful for the Naomh Pádraig defence throughout the encounter. He scored 1-2 and that included the score of the evening when he came out, won the ball on the right, turned Gooch-like and kicked over a wonderful point of which a senior player would be proud.

David Slattery fought tigerishly for every ball and expertly fed his colleagues with good passes that allowed them through for several good scores. Leon O’Connor completed the forward line and was everywhere providing ‘assists’ and scoring 0-2. A truly outstanding team effort! ‘Ní neart go cur le chéile’ seemed to be their motto! Thanks to St Pats for their invitation and for an enjoyable game of football played in the best possible spirit.Foireann na Carraige: Ciarán Kavanagh; Conor Galvin, Tomás O’Connell, Brendan Maunsell; Barry Nagle, Liam O’Connell (1-1), Bao Foley; Jake O’Connor (0-4), Ryan McMahon (captaen; 0-4); Jerry Lynch (0-1), Cormac Bastible (0-2), Naode Derege (0-1); Leon O’Connor (0-2), Steven Conway (1-2), David Slattery.

(iv) Full Bord na nÓg U14 fixtures: Stacaigh A v Ballymac, Ard Fhearta, Laune Rangers; Stacaigh B v Ballymac, Firies.CAID FAOI 16: (i) County League fixtures:

(a) In our first competitive game of the ‘new season’, played in the Strand Road Field last week, our boys were defeated by The Blues. Scór….K-O’R: 3-19; AdeS: 2-6. Réiteoir: George O’Donnell (Na Mistéalaigh); (b) Game – at home v Ballymac; (c) Game – away v Ard Fhearta. (ii) Under 16 training times: Mondays from 18:00 (6pm) to 19:30; Wednesdays from 17:30 (6.30pm) to 18:30; Fridays from 18:00 (6pm) to 19:30.
WAYNES’ WARRIORS: Best wishes to our senior footballers v Cill Chuimín in Connolly Park this weekend.‘Well done’ to Colm Ó Mongáin a thug réamhbhlaiseadh don saol mór ar chluiche na sinsear v An Daingean ar Raidió na Gaeltachta.

SIÚLÓID 100km: Thanks to all who have donated to the the Bracker ‘Regan Road 100km walk for club funds. Donations can still be made at: https://gofundme.com/f/the-bracker-100km.

AN SIOPA: Our online club shop….www.austinstacks.ie

HOME WORKOUT: Information re Kerry GAA and RYPT and the 12-week return-to-play home workout programme: (i) https://portal.rypt.app/#/products/program/1AE2F6B (ii) centreofexecellence.kerry@gaa.ie

LOTTO: Austin Stack Club lotto outlets: (i) Husseys’ Deli, Cé an Phrionsa; (ii) Siopa de Barra, Sráid na Carraige; (iii) Paudie Commane’s Book Shop, Sráid na Carraige; (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (v) ar líne ag www.austinstacks.ie. Tá an ‘pota óir’ ann i gcónaí!

Ó DUINNÍN–CNOC ’16: The third biggest stadium in Europe might never have been built but for the foresight and the financial input of Limerick man, Frank Brazil Dineen.

He was an excellent athlete and was the fastest Irish sprinter of his time; in 1882, he ran the 100 yards in 10.02 seconds….an Irish record. However, he worked tirelessly for the GAA and became Uachtarán (1895-98) and Rúnaí (1898 agus 1901), the only person to hold the two positions. He bought the Jones’ Road Sports Ground (a fourteen acre racecourse) for £3,250 in 1908. He bought the ground in trust for the GAA as the organisation couldn’t afford to purchase it. Dineen held the ground in trust until 1913 when the organisation was able to buy it from him.

(In 1910 he experienced his own financial difficulties and had to sell four acres of the land to the Jesuits of Belvedere College). From 1908 to 1913, Frank oversaw the developments of the ground and paid for renovations and for the upkeep of the property. Dineen remained involved in the development of Croke Park until his death in 1916, the week before The Rising. Hill 16 was renamed ‘Dineen Hill 16’ in his honour.

During his lifetime, Kerry played in 10 All-Irelands, losing 4 in football (1893, ’05, ’10, ’15) and winning 1 in hurling (1891 – our first All-Ireland victory) and 5 in football (’03, ’04, ’09, ’13, ’14). His own county of Limerick played in 4 All-Irelands, winning 2 in football (1887, 1896), winning 1 in hurling (1897) and losing 1 in hurling (1910).

FAOI 6/8/10/12/14/16: (i) Are you keeping an eye on www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/getting-involved/kids-activities? (ii) Are you working on your skills, speed, stamina? Ní fada go mbeidh geataí na páirce ar oscailt! Tá an-chuma agus an-chruth ar Pháirc an Easpaig, ar Pháirc na mBan Rialta agus ar Pháirc na gCruaghort féinig féin! Trí fhaiche fholmha chiúine! The pitches are looking great, the grass is demanding a shower or two of rain……and Connolly Park is patiently waiting for the arrival of dozens and dozens of Rock footballers! Rooks and crows and blackbirds and sparrows and even willie-wagtails are wondering about the long silence that we hope will soon cease!!!

FAOI 13/14: We are delighted to announce the addition of five new players to our U14 squad for the upcoming season: Bruno Boroway, Donncha Horgan, Eldion Topalli, Pádraig Kenny and David Lucid. They’ll certainly strengthen our panel! Welcome, boys….fáilte mhór romhaibh! As we look forward to getting into action, we take a look at some of our players…..such as the following….  Player Profiles: (i) Paddy Lane lives and breathes football and is showing all the signs of a top class player….peileadóir go smior; (ii) Ronan Carroll has a great football brain, is lightning fast and is as tough as táthfhéithleann (honeysuckle) and as tough as nails….tapúlacht aigne agus neart ina ghéaga; (iii) Mark Lynch is ‘comfortable on both feet’ and is extremely accurate with his free taking….tá sé luathchosach agus cruinn leis na saorchiceanna. The members of Under 14 Management Team are as eager as the players to get back training BUT the message is….play by the rules: social distancing, etc. They hope to see their charges soon!

FAOI 15/16 – BÓITHRÍN NA SMAOINTE: Our final 2019 endeavor took us to the Tralee Town League in which there was only one other eligible team as there were two divisions in the competition. Having been somewhat critical of our overall performances in this campaign, it was a pleasure to watch this fantastic display in the final at a sun-drenched Cahersalee. Although it took us some time to get going in the game, we dragged ourselves into contention and showed our battling Rock-like qualities. We witnessed some excellent defensive blocks and tackles, especially by Donncha Fox and Kevin Barry. It was great to see Jordan Kissane performing to near his best; he proved to be a handful for the Ballymac defence and he linked up very well with James Charles and Noah Townsend. Shane Bastible began to exert a huge influence from centre-forward and truly played a captain’s role. After a great save by Ben Quilter, we went in at the break with a seven point lead….seacht gcúilín chun tosaigh. With Ballymac playing a sweeper system, Enda Cahill was allowedthe run of the park and, oh boy, did he exploit his freedom! He did indeed and ended a great move with an exceptional finish to the top corner of the Ballymac net. Conor Horan and Armin Heinrick began to dominate in the midfield battle and John Feely and Evan Foley began plundering a lot of breaking ball. Ruairí O’Connell and Joey Nagle surged forward at every opportunity and they were ably supported by the lightning-quick Josh Lynch. We were well on top in the last quarter and showed great class with a number of well-worked scores….scóranna den scoth! The introduction of Togor Silong, Donnacha Mac an tSaoir, Cian Ó Duilleáin, Seán Ó Duagáin and Jack Ó Dúill ensured that there was no halt to our gallop; it was great to be able to bring on such great quality players….imreoirí den scoth! Jack Ó Murchú and Colm de Brún were introduced for the final ten minutes and showed why our U14 stars have had such a fantastic season; both players continued our attacking surges from the back. The final whistle blew and we were victorious. Bhí sceitimíní áthais ar gach éinne! Captain Shane Bastible gracefully received the cup on behalf of this group of hard-working Super Rockies. Players unavailable on the day: Darragh Moriarty, Dean Rusk, Cillian Litchfield, Gavin Slattery. This was our last competition before ‘an víreas coróineach damanta’! We had completed a ‘clean sweep’, having added the Town League to our Central League and County League successes. Buanna den scoth! Peileadóirí den scoth! What a success story! What a year for these Rock players! We look forward to seeing these fine footballers in action in the not-too-distant future!

Cumann Aibhistín de Staic – JUVENILES

FAOI 6/8/10/12/14: (i) How’s the training-at-home going? You need to be in top gear when the gates of Connolly Park open…speed, skill, stamina!! (ii) Check the latest on clubnewsletter@gaa.ie. (iii) Go to the club website and see what’s on on www.stacks100.ie. (iv) Féach ar shuíomh gréasáin CLG: www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/getting-involved/kids-activities?

DEA-SCÉAL: Three Club Players were chosen to receive Mercy Mounthawk 2020 TY ‘Footballer of the Year’ awards this week. Congratulations to Joey Nagle, Lara Flynn and Clodagh Murray.

FAOI 15/16: Our under 15/16 footballers had a great season in 2019 and eagerly looked forward to continuing this season with more outstanding performances! The Víreas Coróineach has merely delayed our activities! Let’s recall a few highlights from the past year or so. (i) We remember the fine showing by our representatives on The Green panel in the Taft Cup (Faoi 15) games. The Rock players: Ben Quilter, Luke Chester, Armin Heinrich, Niall Fitzmaurice, Cian Purcell, Jordan Kissane, Owen Healy, Conor Horan, Jack Savage, Greg Scanlan were a very vital part of The Green team. (ii) Our 26-strong panel won the laurels in the U16 COUNTY League (Roinn 1) final v Killarney Legion i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic. What a memory! This was certainly a highlight of the season! Having battled hard in the semi-final, we faced the boys from the Little Oak Wood (Doirín) and we were overjoyed, after a hard battle, to be crowned County League champions. Legion had the gale force breeze at their backs in the first half of the game and we were down…0-1 to 0-5…ag am sosa. The sole point was scored by our inspirational full-back Ruairí O’Connell. The second half was only seconds old when a fantastic move ended with a stunning goal by Josh Lynch and that gave us the inspiration we needed. Some great football followed. 1-1 was scored by Jordan Kissane and that edged us into a well-deserved lead. Donnacha Sayers and Noah Townsend also chipped in. Conor Horan and Shane Bastible followed with 0-2 and then Legion added 0-2 of their own. When the final whistle blew we were winners of the 2019 County League. Scór deireanach: 2-8 to 0-8. The stars who won the day: Ben Quilter; Donncha Fox, Ruairí O’Connell, Jack Murphy; John Feely, Joey Nagle, Evan Foley; Dean Rusk, Josh Lynch; Gavin Slattery, Shane Bastible, Conor Horan; Donncha Sayers, Jordan Kissane, James Charles; Brian McElligott, Gearóid Kilgallen, Enda Cahill, Seán Collins, Colm Browne, Darragh Moriarty, Jack Doyle, Noah Townsend, Kevin Barry, John Duggan, Simon Carey. (iii) Our lads were invited to partake in the inaugural Niall McGillicuddy Tournament at the Legion Club in Doirín. Indeed, we enjoyed a great day out at a very special and well-run sporting event. We qualified for the shield semi-final having played with an experimental team….Joey Nagle was tried in the full-forward position and got two exceptional scores and Jordan Kissane excelled at full-back! Our daring mentors weren’t afraid to experiment! An fhoireann bhuacach: Gavin Slattery, Evan Foley, Conor Horan, Joey Nagle, Darragh Moriarty, Enda Cahill, Ruairí O’Connell, Donnacha Fox, John Feely, Shane Bastible, Kevin Barry, Jordan Kissane. Sárpheileadóirí! (iv) Then, we had fine players who were part of the the Tralee District U16 Championship team: B.Quilter, D.Fox, R.O’Connell, E.Foley, J.Nagle, A.Heinrich, S.Bastible, C.Horan, J.Kissane, J.Lynch. Unfortunately, trophies weren’t won but great experience at a high level was gained. (v) Seo iad buachaillí na Carraige ar phainéal Faoi 16 Chiarraí: Ruairí Ó Conaill, Joey de Nógla, Jordan Ó Cíosáin, Armin Heinrich, Dean Rusk, Shane de Bastábla agus Ben Cuiltéir. Bhí trí bhua iontacha acu v Corcaigh, Luimneach agus Port Láirge. (vi) In June, we saw great displays of fantastic football by our Rock U15s in the Munster SuperTouch Tournament in Connolly Park. Wonderful football was played by all involved and valuable experiemce was gained! They were/are a credit to the club. (vii) Another happy memory is that of our Central League (Division 1) championship victory, v Killorglin, by the following: Ben Quilter, Cian Dillane, Ruairí O’Connell, Brian McElligott, Josh Lynch, Joey Nagle, Evan Foley, Dean Rusk, Armin Heinrick, Gavin Slattery, Shane Bastible, Conor Horan, Gearóid Kilgallen, Donnacha Sayers, James Charles, Cillian Litchfield, Darragh Moriarty, Seán Collins, Enda Cahill, Donnacha Fox, Dylan Hurley, Cadan O’Mahony, John Duggan, John Feely, Conor Kirby, Simon Carey, Jack Doyle, Kevin Barry, Jordan Kissane.(viii) Exactly 12 months ago, our U15 boys took part in the Dónal Walsh LiveLife Tournament in Strand Road. They played Strand Road, Na Mistéalaigh and Father Caseys. No trophy but all enjoyed a another special outing! All our lads played well agus thug Conchúr Ó Ciarba aire mhaith don chúl le linn na dtrí chluiche. Painéal: Enda Cahill, Simon Carey, Cian Dillane, Jack Doyle, Josh Lynch, Cillian Litchfield, Conor Duggan, Conor Kirby, Darragh Moriarty, Donnacha Sayers, Cadan O’Mahony.
Agus mar fhocal scoir: we can’t wait to dance on the sod of Connolly! Let’s hope that we’ll soon be allowed in to kick leather as it was never kicked before! Picture the ‘O’Neill’s’ sailing high over the bar! See the ball curling into the top corner of the net! Watch a ‘keeper in full stretch as he tips the ‘pigskin’ ‘round the upright! And all wearing the Black’n’Amber! Keep up the fitness, keep up the running and keep working on your skills! We look forward to seeing what preparations have been going on in our ‘closed’ Cruaghoirt! Maybe, a surprise awaits! Cá bhfios?