Compiled by Brian Caball
UNDER 6/7/8 FOOTBALL [BOYS]:
The Rock U6/7/8 boys will be in action once again on Sunday morning next, 9th March, in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall. The Under 6 boys (born 2019 and 2020) will be in action at 10am and the U8 lads (born 2017 and 2018) take off at 11am. Newcomers welcome.
UNDER 10 FOOTBALL:
‘See you all, boys, at our Football-For-Fun activity at 10.50am on Sunday next on the Astroturf at The Green CBS. Fáilte roimh dhaoine nua.
UNDER 12 FOOTBALL:
Training for all U12 boys will take place
(i) at 9.45am on Sunday mornings on the Astroturf at CBS, The Green, and
(ii) at 5.30pm on Thursdays in Connolly Park.
UNDER 14 FOOTBALL:
Our under 14 boys are really warming-up in preparation for the season’s games….tá siad ar bís agus ag tnúth le tús an tséasúir! Training will take place at 5pm on Wednesdays in the CBS Hall, The Green. All U14 lads welcome! Bring a friend! (Maidhc Ó hÓráin)
UNDER 15 – COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
Congratulations to the Tralee CBS footballers on their Munster U15A Taft Cup competition final victory v Coláiste Choilm, Baile an Chollaigh. They had to battle hard against a determined Cork team and it was Danny Lane’s 55th minute goal that ensured that the The Green dream team was 0-3 ahead at the final whistle….2-7 to 0-10 win. Imríodh an cluiche i Ráth Caola i gContae Luimnigh. The Rock men who were part of the panel: Mark Riordan (3), Danny Lane (13)(1-2), David Ahern, Noah Reidy, Ryan O’Flaherty. Comhghairdeachas, chomh maith, le Dale Counihan, comhbhainisteoir, agus le Damien McLoughlin, physio. A great day for Tralee college football!
Austin Stacks David Ahern, Dale Counihan, Danny Lane, Mark Riordan, Noah Reidy, Eoin Mangan after winning the Taft Cup for Tralee CBS.
UNDER 14/15/16 – CLUB FOOTBALL:
(i) Our U15 boys (born 2010/2011) began their Féile prepartions at the Nemo Rangers Club, Cork, on Saturday last (1st March) at the Mick O’Brien U15 Tournament. Twenty boys and three team mentors set off from Connolly Park in eager anticipation of an enjoyable day of competitive football and good company. Four games were played….against Dunmore East (Waterford), hosts Nemo and fellow Kerry visitors, Killarney Legion and Kilcummin. The boys got plenty of invaluable game time and, for many, their first experience of the ‘new rules’. We were well looked after; snacks and refreshments were provided throughout the day by our generous hosts and, mar bharr ar an bhflaithiúlacht, a hot meal was put before us to fill the bellies before hitting the road home….agus ba bhlasta an bia é!! Bhíomar chomh sásta le Diúic ag bordáil ár mbus ag deireadh an lae! We are very grateful for the medical assistance provided by the Nemo Rangers Club mentors to one of our players; a special thanks to the Nemo Club member who was the doctor who attended our player and who arranged the referral to the nearby VHI Clinic where our player was well looked after; and, very importantly, he was back in time for the grub and bus home with the boys. ‘Well don’ to Nemo on running another excellent tournament. Opportunities of events like these are worth a month of training sessions, especially as this year our U15 squad is split/divided between the U14 and U16 age groups. Thanks to Powers Travel; and thanks to our driver, Ciarán, for the extra ‘ambulance’ trips over and back to and from the VHI Clinic. Finally, the boys were excellent ambassadors for Austin Stack Club and it was a pleasure to be in their company throughout the day. What a lovely group of Rock youngsters! Best of luck to them in their U14 and U16 football and we will come together again as an U15 panel in the next few weeks. Lá dár saol a bhí ann! An Charraig go deo!
(ii) Some of the U16 boys (born in 2009) train with The Rock minor panel….Ben Litchfield, David Hobbert, Haulie Cotter, Jack Delaney, Nathan O’Connor and Oran O’Donoghue.
(iii) Good wishes to our boys who are on county development squads. (a) Conor O’Regan does goalkeeping duties with the Kerry Minor squad. (b) Eoin Mangan, Harry Murphy and Conor O’Regan are working with the U16 North Kerry development squad. (c) The U15 North Kerry development squad has Danny Lane, Mark Riordan and Jayden O’Dowd involved. Busy times for the U16s!
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP:
Anybody interested in a partial scholarship to The Gaeltacht? Some of the payment would be made by the GAA. For further information send an e-mail to: culturalofficer.kerry@gaa.ie or contact a club officer.
UNDER 17A – COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
We still look forward to The Green v Mercy Mounthawk Dunloe Cup competition quarter final that was postponed because of the U19 Hogan Cup competition semi-final in Abbotstown. Rock players involved: Eoin Mangan, Jamie Casey, Jack Delaney (The Green), Ben Litchfield, David Hobbert, Oran O’Donoghue, Harry Murphy, Alex Touhy, Daragh Lyons, Conor O’Regan (Mounthawk).
UNDER 19A – COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
Only heartbreak for a brave Mercy Mounthawk team in the Under 19 All-Ireland semi-final encounter v Coláiste Phádraig, Maghera, on Saturday last. They gave of their best, they fought courageously to the end and were doing fairly well until an unfortunate goal was scored by the Northerners agus b’shin buille maraithe na muice! Our sympathies to all involved and especially to our own Rock boys….James Fisher, Pádraig O’Halloran, Gavin Casey, Daniel Kirby, Ben Murphy, Alex Tuohy, Cormac Bastible, Paddy Lane, David Lucid, Harry Murphy, Leon O’Connor-Sweeney and Steven Conway. They trained hard, gave great commitment throughout the playing season and were totally dedicated to the cause of the Green‘n’Black. These young men have formed life friendships, have put their school on the GAA college sporting map and have given great enjoyment to their followers, friends and families. Bheadh peileadóirí Chnoc an tSeabhaic molta dá mbeimis inár dtost!
BUÍOCHAS:
‘Thanks very much’ to all our Club Lotto supporters and especially to: Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS; The Burger Shack, Monavalley; The Brogue Inn, Rock Street; Barry’s; Shop, Upper Rock; Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), Rock St; O’Flynn Interiors, Rock St; Husseys, Newsagency, Prince’s Quay.
CLUB MERCHANDISE:
For Club merchandise, please log in to www.austinstacks.ie
CIARRAÍ 2025:
(i) ‘Tough luck’ on the Kerry Seniors v Maigh Eo in the Allianz National Football League last weekend. Good luck to them on the 15th v The Orchard County.
(ii) ‘Well done’ to the Kerry Ladies v Maigh Eo and good luck to them on the 22nd v The Royal County.
(iii) ‘Well done’ to the Kerry hurlers v Meath and we wish them well in their next outing.
SEANRÁ:
Ní mar a shíltear a bhítear! Things (life, games, etc) don’t always ‘work out’ as we expect!
MEMBERSHIP:
Are you an official member of the Austin Stack Club?
THE ROCK SOCIAL:
The Rock Club Social Night will take place this Saturday 8th March in Óstán Bhaile an Gharraí! Contacts: Órlaith (086 8956625), Lorraine (087 2428282).
