By Colm Mangan
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 CúlCamp 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 Stacksteams 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 onSaturday 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’FlynnInteriors, 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’sBookshop, 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.
