PEIL FAOI 6: Our U6 lads will have no more football on Sundays until the new season begins. Thanks, boys, for giving us a brilliant season of lovely football. Be practising away at home during the winter months….soloing, hopping, picking and catching….but don’t break mugs, lights or windows! (Ricky Moloney)
PEIL FAOI 8: Our U8 boys had a great morning’s football in Connolly Park last Sunday. The end-of-season finals were played and players gave their very best to win one of the beautiful awards on offer…the Bracker Regan Memorial Cup (Bracker was one of the club’s greats; a road has been named in his honour), the Jimmy Barry Memorial Cup (Jimmy played hurling and football for the club and was a great administrator), the Paddy Drummond Memorial Cup (Paddy also played for the club and acted as administrator; he even spent time in ‘Tintown’ in The Curragh!) or the Cecil O’Connor Memorial Shield (Cecil was a lovely lad and a promising hurler and footballer; he left us and went to his heavenly reward when only in primary school). Beannacht Dé leo uile. The enthusiasm, diligence, industry and excitement of the U8 boys was, indeed, a joy to behold. These boys are the future Armin Heinrichs, Greg Horans, Paddy Lanes, Joe O’Connors and Dylan Ó Cathasaighs! ‘Well done’ to the captains of the various teams: Luke Breathnach, Fionnán Ó Cearúill, Regan Ó Cearúill and Robbie Mac Uiginn. The work of helpers, parents and mentors is gratefully appreciated. Coaches: Paddy Carmody, Kevin O’Leary, Ricky Moloney, Paul Healy, Paul Walsh, Pa McCarthy, Brian O’Donoghue. Football action has ceased for this season. What a great year of football these boys have had and what enjoyment they got from their playing! They end the 2026 season having made some nice friendly footballing aquaintances, having lovely footballing memories and being part of The Rock family! Clann na Carraige go deo! (Ricky Moloney, N.Eoin Ó hÉigeartaigh)
UNDER 9/10: We hope to see all our U9 and U10 boys on Sunday morning next (18th) for the 3rd round of the Gary Fernane Cup and John Galvin Cup competitions. Excitement will be in the air and the atmosphere will be electric! Leading into Sunday’s games, and after two rounds, the table is as follows…Rockies: 4; Black‘n’Amber: 2; Street of Champions: 2; The Rock: 0. Anything can happen, surprises can be sprung, results can change and Sunday’s games will tell a lot! The finals will take place on Sunday week, the 25th! Coaches: Colm Mangan, William Kirby, Mikey Collins, Mikey Barry, St John Hegarty, Liam Walsh and Ricky Moloney. (Colm Ó Mongáin, Liam Breathnach, Ricky Moloney)
PEIL FAOI 11/12: Our U121 boys, after a great season, are taking their winter off-season break. Every chance you get, boys, practise and kick football on your own or with a friend. The closed season is a good time to perfect your skills….the pick-up, the solo, free-taking, the very important penalty-kicking practice! (Colin Ó Tíocháin)
PEIL FAOI 14: We look forward to the U14 medal presentation evening. Medals for the County League B and Central League A games will be presented. Oíche mhór a bheidh ann! (Jonathan Magnier)
PEIL FAOI 16: Our U16 lads are finished their season’s activity. They had a good year, played great football and enjoyed themselves. Do plenty practice on your own or with a friend or two, boys, during the winter. Thanks to all parents, helpers and mentors for your year’s dedication. Bheadh sibh molta dá mbeimis inár dtost! Up The Rock! (Gearóid Ó Tíocháin)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: (i) The Green CBS U17 boys are scheduled to challenge ISK (Cill Orglan) in the quarter final of the Frewen Cup this Thursday. Rock stars on the panel: Danny Lane, Mark Riordan, David Ahern and Noah Reidy. (ii) The Green U19s will play their 1st round game in the Corn Uí Mhuirí competition on November 11th in aghaidh Phobalscoil Inbhear Scéine (Neidín). Buachaillí Faoi 19 na Faiche a imríonn leis Na Stacaigh: Danny Lane agus Eoin Mangan. The Green and Mounthawk will meet in the same group! Beidh an cluiche sin spéisiúil! Good wishes to our players in their upcoming college games.
IRISH CHAT SESSIONS: Sea, bí inár dteannta…come along to the Irish Conversation Sessions at the Austin Stack Club on Thursdays at 7.45pm. All attendees seem to be sásta to be at this pleasant social gathering? Thursday….Déardaoin na Gaolainne ag Club na Carraige…V92 HFX3. Fáilte roimh chách chun a bheith ag éisteacht, ag foghlaim agus ag spalpadh ar dalladh ar feadh 45 nóiméad!! Give Carmel a buzz on 087 9305214 má tá spéis agat or just come along on Thursday. Anois an t-am!
SEANRÁ: Níorbh é Lá na Stacach é, áfach! ‘Twasn’t our day, however!
SENIORS: Sympathies to Bainisteoir Dara Ó Lúing and his senior players who gave of their best in the County Championship quarter final in aghaidh na gCrócach! It was certainly one of the best matches of the championship. However, despite their brilliant efforts, níorbh é Lá na Stacach é! Being the great players that they are, they’ll rest, revaluate and prepare for 2027!
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all our club lotto workers, promoters and supporters. Where to do the club lotto….take your pick: O’Flynn Interiors, Lower Rock Street; Carmel Quilter, AdeS; Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street; Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay; Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Upper Rock Street; Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street; www.austinstacks.ie; The Burger Shack, Monavalley.