Cs go four unbeaten
By Tim McMahon
Div 7B Austin Stacks C 2-10 Keel B 1-11
Our C team went four unbeaten with a hard fought victory over Keel B in Connolly Park
on Friday night.
Our side was buoyed with the return of Richard Hurley to competitive football after a
break of eleven years and he was to the fore with notching 1-1 in the opening half.
Wayne Guthrie too return to the fold for a commanding role between the sticks that
gave our full back line of Ciaran Kavanagh, Jack Barrett and Jack Doyle solidity
throughout. We led 1-4 to 0-3 at ht with 0-4 from the impressive Gearoid Sheehan.
Into the 2nd half and we hit the ground running following the inspiration words from
gaffer Aidan OConner. Lucid Inc, Dave and Paddy were running things at midfield and
we amassed 1-5 in the opening 17mins to put us seemingly out of reach with the
rampant Pat McCarthy getting our other goal. Ben Kitchener, Daragh Moriarty and others
from Gearoid Sheehan getting our scores.
Keel to their credit responded to narrow the gap to two down the stretch but we had
done enough to run our two point winners.
Our next game is away to Currow B in two weeks
Team-Wayne Gutherie, Jack Doyle, Jack Barrett, Ciaran Kavanagh, Richard Hurley(1-1),
Ben Kirchner(0-1), Sean Moynihan, Dave Lucid, Paddy Lucid, Enda Cahill, Pa
McCarthy(1-0), Brendan Caball, Daragh Moriarty(0-1), Gearoid Sheehan(0-8,7f), David
Courtney. Subs-Padraig Breen, David Lynch, Kevin Cronin, Matthew Browne.
Fixtures:
There is a weekend off this weekend and the following week we face Kenmare at
home, Firies B away and Currow B away.
Kerry team:
It was great to see Joe return from injury and get some minutes under his belt against
Donegal in a disappointing day for the Kingdom against Donegal in Killarney on
Saturday, with Dylan playing the full 70. Great experience also for Joey to be part of the
26 again. Well done also to club star Aoife Dillane who won another Munster medal in
Kilmallock on Sunday as Kerry defeated Waterford.
U21 Football:
Our U21 team will defend their County Championship title in Fossa on June 23 rd at 7.30pm.
Our lads Paddy, Daniel, Ronan and Alex are in the middle of preparation for the All Ireland
Final against Tyrone on Saturday in Croke Park at 5pm. A proud day for the Stacks to have
such strong representation on the panel and of course have Paddy as the captain in an All
Ireland Final. Good luck lads!
Minor Football:
Eoin and Danny had disappointment in the Munster Final in Cork, going down in extra time.
They are still in the All Ireland Quarter Final however, details TBC.
Club Bar:
Keep up to date with all the live sport we have to offer on our Bar’s social media
pages. Opening times this week for the Club Bar are as follows, Monday 7-00pm,
Tuesday Closed, Wednesday Closed, Thursday 7-00pm, Friday 7-00pm, Saturday
4-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm.
Card nights continue on Monday and Thursday night.
Club Lotto:
There was no winner of the €2,500 jackpot. The numbers drawn were were 21,22,25,26. Next
draw is on Monday May 25th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2,500. Continued thanks to
the following businesses for selling our Lotto tickets on a weekly basis – Kevin Barry’s Shop,
Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), O’Flynns Interiors, Hussey’s, Princes St., The Burger
Shack, Monavalley and Kirby’s Brogue Inn. And continued thanks to
everyone who purchases a ticket week-in, week-out.
Club Gear
Check out some of Club Gear from O’Neills by Clicking HERE
Jigsaw Workshop:
We held a very well attended One Good Coach mental health promotion session delivered by
Jigsaw in partnership with Austin Stacks GAA & LGFA Clubs at the Clubhouse last
Thursday. Well done to all who attended.
The date for our club summer camp has been set for 20 th to 24 th July. Details to follow!
Financial News:
Great news received last Friday that we will be receiving a €44,000 grant towards Solar
PV and battery installation, biodiversity works and planting and water stations. Well done
to all who helped co ordinate.
Féile 2026 Fundraiser Table Quiz
Join the fun at Austin Stacks GAA Club Bar on Friday, May 29th at 7:30pm for a
special Table Quiz Fundraiser in support of our U15 Boys Féile trip to Derry. Table of 4 –
€40
Enjoy a great night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition with plenty of spot prizes up
for grabs throughout the evening.
How to Book:
Reserve a table through any U15 parent or coach.
All proceeds from the night will go directly towards supporting the U15 Boys Féile
journey to Derry.
Come along, test your knowledge, and help our young players make unforgettable
memories at Féile 2026!
Best of luck to all the Rockies doing exams in the next few weeks! A long summer of football
awaits on the other side!