FOOTBALL FAOI 6 : In the last Under 6 outdoor outing of ‘o8 we saw the Stacks’ Senior team of 2028 in action!?! The future of the club is in safe hands…these tiny tots have it all…nearly 50 mighty football men! The inaugural Jimmy Barry Cup competition was run off for these Under 6s and, after two very enjoyable semi-finals, Jimmy Barry’s own grandson, Niall Fitzmaurice, lifted Corn de Barra. Clann de Barra was present for the presentation and the late Jimmy’s wife made the presentation…buíochas mór…a special occasion. In the first exciting semi-final the ‘Black and Ambers’, led by Cian Purcell, defeated the skilful ‘Stacks’ under the leadership of Jack Barrett: 5-2 to 3-2. Semi-final 2 was won by Niall Fitzmaurice’s solid ‘Rockies’ after overcoming John Kenny’s exciting ‘All-Star’ team: 6-4 to 4-2. For third place in the competition the ‘All-Stars’ had to battle very hard to overcome the determined ‘Stacks’ and they won by just one goal. In the final the ‘Rockies’ were just too strong for the hardworking ‘Black and Amber’ brigade. The victorious team: Niall Fitzmaurice (an captaen), Evan Healy, Darragh Moriarty, Eunan Murphy, Morgan Ó Conaill, Aaron Deering, Simon Pierce, Elliot Lynch, Greg Scanlon, Pierce Gray, Evan Foley. Medals will be presented later in November. Na Bainisteoirí: Pádraig Killeen, Jimmy Browne, Timmy Leahy and Seán O’Sullivan…thanks and well done. Thanks, also, to the Banna Ceoil!
FOOTBALL FAOI 8/10: The final Sunday morning outdoor games of the ‘o8 season took place in Connolly Park last weekend and to say it was a busy affair was an understatement…nearly two hours of non-stop skilful spirited football, good sporting competition and great excitement among players and parents. The Bracker ‘Regan finals were run off and, after a lot of leather-bashing and after an exciting final in that Under 8 tournament, the “Blonde Bombshell” from RockPark, Gearóid Ó Síocháin, lifted the trophy for his team ~ “The Rock”. The O’Regan family was well represented at the presentation…ócáid speisialta eile…many thanks. Of course outstanding football was witnessed in this competition as the youngsters played with style and with passion. The winning ‘Rock’ side: Gearóid “Fionn” Ó Síocháin, Evan Maher, Jack Scanlon-Gaynor, Jordan Tearle, Donagh McMahon, Joe Bastible and Jake Deering.
Brilliant skill was shown also by the Under 10 lads…great players…imreoirí den scoth! All in the Rock Club wish Kieran Killeen…one of the deadliest inside forwards in Tralee juvenile football… a speedy recovery from a hand injury that he picked up during Under 10 action on Sunday morning.
PEIL LAISTIGH/Indoor Football: The indoor football season will recommence on November 30th. Check notes in coming weeks for details.
FÉILIRE ‘o9: Photographer John Walsh did his clicking job to perfection as usual last Sunday morning and we look forward to the 4th edition of the calendar being available on December 7th.
PEIL FAOI 13: We bounced back with a good win over St Pats in the Shield competition on Sunday morning last. Barry Walsh captained the side but it was the powerful Tomas Ziga who dominated the game and he capped his performance by scoring 1-2. Others to impress were Graham Riordan and Shane Greensmith in defence while Mike O’Donnell, James Galvin and Eoghan McKivergan terrorised St Pats. Our star wing back Daragh O’Carroll also picked up an injury in this game but we are hopful that he will be back for the final…a game to which we look forward! An fhoireann bhuacach: Killian Comerford (cúl báire), Graham Riordan, Kieran Flanagan, Brian Horgan, Shane Greensmith, James O’Connor, Daragh O’Carroll, Tomas Ziga, Barry Walsh, Colin Griffin, Michael O’Donnell, James Galvin, Seán Fitzmaurice, Eoghan Mac Iomhargáin, Breandán Caball. Fir ionaid a d’imir: Dominic Horgan, Brendan Duffin, Anthony Moynihan. Tá an fhoireann seo i gCraobh na Scéithe…Shield finalists. This competition is sponsored by: ”Micko’s Restaurant and Take Away”.
CAILÍNÍ: There will be an end of season celebration at the Austin Stack Clubhouse on Saturday next…1ú Samhain…Lá na Naomh Uile/All Saints’ Day…for all Austin Stack Club girls of 10 ~ 14 years of age…from 8pm until 10.30pm. Tá deireadh na peile sroichte ag na cailíní don mbliain seo…bhí bliain mhór mhaith spórtúil againn! The hardworking mentors can rest until January ‘o9.
PEIL FAOI 12A: Winners of Division One Shield Final: Seán Dukes (Captain), Seán Fitzmaurice, Colin Griffin, Mike O’Donnell, Jack Ó Muireagáin, Brian Hill, Richard Hurley, Shane Flaherty, Timmy Murphy, Daragh Scanlon, Claudio Dema, Craig Corcoran, Dylan Hennebery, Seán Ryan, Dylan Hartnett, Rory Hill.
MISSING TROPHIES: Does anybody know of the whereabouts of the CECIL O’CONNOR SHIELD? Is dócha go bhfuil an sciath sin ar chornchlár éigin nó in áiléar éigin and the club organisers would be delighted to see its return
PEIL FAOI 12B: Winners of Town League Shield Final: Cillian Ó Briain (Captain), Andrew McEllistrim, Jack Ó Dónaill, Shane Ó Néill, Tomás Ó Floinn, Eoin Ó Cuirc, Adam Bairéad, Cian Ó Cathasaigh, Daniel Ó Tíocháin, Jack Mac Carthaigh, Louis Ó Raghaill, Enda Jordan, Cathal Ó Raghallaigh, Oisín Mac Gearailt (0-1), Claudio Dema, Jack Murray, Jack Morgan, Darren Bastible, Kevin Murphy, Sam Nealon.
PEIL FAOI 15: Our under 15 side travelled to Blennerville to play against St Pats in the Coiste Thrá Lí Under 15 tournament on Wednesday of last week and came home with the points and qualified to meet Na Mistéalaigh, a game that was played in Chamfers on Monday last in terrible weather…heavy showers, cold and wind. Despite the atrocious conditions excellent football was exhibited by both sets of players…great strength and determination and not a little skill by our boys…stylish forward moves and a never-say-die attitude by the home team. We led by 5 points at the sos and the second half saw the pendulum swing from green’n’gold to black’n’amber several times as rain-drenched mentors swung from high mental elation to the deep depths of black despair and back again until the feadóg fhada was blown and all were relieved to read 3-7 to 2-10 on clár na scóranna! We expect that the replay may be played on Sunday…to be confirmed. We eagerly anticipate another enthralling encounter…more of the same…without, gan dabht, the devilish atmospheric conditions! Na Stacaigh: Shane Begley (made outstanding saves in goal), Johnny Nolan, Alan Crean, Greg Switzer, Shane Crowley, Mícheál Ó Gallchóir, Ciarán Ó Conaill, Michael Godley(o-1), Dean Bastible, Shane Walsh, Danny de Róiste(1-3), Paddy Fitzgibbon(o-3, frees), Pól Ó Gealbháin, Danny Carroll, Brian Óg Caball(2-o). Sponsors of this competition: ”Kerins’ Brothers and FBD Insurances”.
IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15/16: Hurling will take place on Sunday at 12.00.
SCÓR na nÓG: If interested in partaking in Scór na nÓg, please, give us a shout!! We need a set dance team and a figure dance team! Have we 5 singers for a singing group? County semi-finals of Scór na nÓg will take place in Abbeydorney on 14th November and in Keel on 15th November.
SOS: We hope that all our players are enjoying a much deserved break from their school duties and studies. Enjoy Oíche Shamhna…and remember All Saints’ (Sat.) and All-Souls’ (Sun.) Days.
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