NOLLAIG MHÓR MHAITH: We wish all the blessings of Christmas to all players, mentors, officers, workers, parents, supporters and followers of The Rock. Go raibh spiorad na síochána i gcroí gach éinne an Nollaig seo. And we trust that Santa will come to all!
CEANNACH NA NOLLAG: (i) Our Club shop is open seacht lá na seachtaine. The latest official Austin Stack Club merchandise is only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50). Téigh go www.oneills.com (ii) Keohane Athletic’s ‘Urban Terrace’….limited stock (2xM, 2xL, 11xXL, 4x2XL). Order now to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. The original ‘Street of Champions’ shirt…..seo é an suíomh: https://keohaneathleticclub.com/product/urban-terrace/
COLÁISTÍ….ROCK PLAYERS IN COLLEGE GAMES: (i) The Mercy Mounthawk U19 senior boys who have defeated ‘Sceilg’ (Coláiste na Sceilge), le farasbarr de 0-9, will now prepare quietly over the holiday period for their next important challenge. We wish them well. They could be facing St Flannan’s College or Clonakilty Community School in 2023. Fir na Carraige ar an bpainéal: Mícheál Tansley, Jack Ó Murchú, Ben Ó Murchú, Daniel Ó Ciarba, Cillian Litchfield, Paidí Ó Laighin, Noah Townsend, Liam Ó Cearmada. (S.de Rís)
(ii) The Tralee CBS v Clonakilty game in the Munster Colleges Senior Football (Corn Uí Mhuirí – Faoi 19) competition was rescheduled for Tuesday December 20th. A win will put them through to the next stage of the competition. Fingers crossed for The Green lads and for buachaillí na Carraige ar phainéal: Colm de Brún, Éanna Ó Cathail, Ryan Ó Drisceoil, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Josh Ó Loingsigh, Damien Ó hÓgáin, Tomás Derege, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin agus Donnacha Mac an tSaoir.
(iii) Good luck to the Tralee CBS (Faoi 19) boys who will face Coláiste Bhréanainn in the final of the Corn Dhún Lóich competition. The date, time and venue has yet to be decided. The Green team had a good semi-final victory over Coláiste Naomh Mícheál, Lios Tuathail, on Thursday (15th). Good wishes to Colm de Brún, Éanna Ó Cathail, Ryan Ó Drisceoil, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Josh Ó Loingsigh, Damien Ó hÓgáin, Tomás Derege, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin and Donnacha Mac an tSaoir in their preparations
(iv) Tá an cluiche v Coláiste Éamann Rís curtha ar athló go dtí tar éis na laethanta saoire. The fixtures for gaiscígh Ghaelcholáiste Chiarraí were unfortunately halted by the frosty weather (we hope all travelled safely during this turbulent week) and, so, our lads had ample time to prepare for the oncoming laethanta saoire. With decorations strung timpeall na scoile agus bronnatanais Nollag being generously donated to Arlington Lodge through a voluntary collection campaign that was arranged during the week, spiorad an tséasúir was strong sa choláiste Gaelach! A festive siúlóid, the announcement of na buaiteoirí i gComórtas spleodrach na nDoirse (seomraí ranga) and the ever-popular (and ever-competitive!) Tráth na gCeist bliantiúil were scheduled for this week, an tseachtain dheireaneach, to entertain our ever-enthusiastic and dedicated scoláirí. Gach dea-ghuí ar ár ndaltaí as they spend the weeks off with their families….glacaigí sos, a leaideanna, agus bainigí taitneamh as an tsaoire! Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh! (D.Ó Loingsigh)
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all who continually 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 and others, (ix) www.austinstacks.ie (x) and/or on https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor
CLUB AGM (JUNIOR): The club’s juvenile section AGM will take place in Páirc Uí Chongghaile on Monday 9th January at 7.15pm. Fáilte roimh chách….a special welcome to parents of our young players.
CLUB AGM (SENIOR): The club’s AGM (senior) will take place on Sunday 15th January at 1pm in Connolly Park. Fáilte roimh chách. Nominations for positions and motions for discussion should be emailed to the secretary before 5pm on Thursday 5th January. Nominations & motions received after this time shall be deemed to be invalid.
SCÓR na nÓG: The Rock requires representatives in Scór na nÓg (Faoi 17)….solo singing, a five-person (boys or girls) ballad group, a grúpa ceoil, a four-person table quiz team, a figure dance, a set, a recitation/dán/scéal. Think about it over the Christmas. A great opportunity for budding actors, musicians, singers, quiz buffs or dancers!
CLUB PLAYER ON STAGE: Congratulations to Rock footballer, Klaudio Dema, who’s trying his luck in the acting world. Go n-éirí go geal leis!
AN CLUICHE SCILIÚIL: Were you glued to the tv on Sunday last? Brilliant skill, great competition, good scoring! Truly the skilful game! All for the honour of the little village! Wasn’t it nice to see the Antrim lads getting to the final! A pity that the Munstermen hadn’t the same success! Beidh lá eile ag Na Déisigh!