Ladies Club Notes 23rd September, 2024.

Welcome Home to Aoife & Darragh: Austin Stacks Juvenile Academy turned out in force to welcome home their All Ireland heroes Aoife Dillane & Darragh Long last Sunday morning. Presentations to both Darragh & Aoife on behalf of Austin Stacks LGFA were made by our Chairperson Melissa and so after a short address and thanks from both our special guests, a very gracious Aoife was on hand to award each & every U6, U8 & U10 girl with her end of year medal, pose for photos & sign autographs as requested. It made for a very special occasion for all our young girls. Also thanks to our U12/14 players & parents who also hosted a fundraising cake sale on the morning which was superbly supported by both our boys & girls academies. Finally sincere thanks to John Breen for all his help in setting us up for the bake sale. It was very much appreciated.

Girls Academy: Training for our U10 girls has now concluded for the season, sincere thanks to Ollie, Chloe and Katie who have coached the team over the last few months and looked after our girls superbly. A season which started indoors in the CBS Astro pitch way back in February and which included many go games and several blitz day outs. Well done team. Enjoy the Winter Break.

This Sunday our U8 Girls will head to KOR (Ballyrickard) for some Go Games at 10am.

Our U6s and U8s Sunday morning training will continue for another few Sundays (weather permitting).

U12 Girls: We have been invited to Abbeydorney this Sunday morning for an end of season blitz.  Meet 9.30am, games from 10am to 12pm.  We will have 2 teams so plenty of football for all.

U13 Girls Co Championship Division 1 SF: FT Listowel Emmets 1-9 Austin Stacks 1-6;Our U13 girls travelled to Listowel Emmets GAA grounds to play their semi-final of the Under 13, Division 1, Club Championship match against Emmets. Although the girls fought bravely in a very tight, hard and fast game, it wasn’t to be their evening. Stacks played well and finished with a two point lead at half-time (AS 1-4 to Emmets 0-5.) With Emmets dominating the second half, the Stacks girls showed great resilience against this strong side, putting their heart and soul into every play of the game and contributing to an excellent team performance. The full-time score – AS 1-6 v Emmets 1-9. The team tonight was: Arina Sucaci, Eabha-May Horgan, Eve Mc Evoy, Ciara Cronin, Kate O Shea, Maria O Connell, Shauna Quigley (Captain), Roisin Sheehy, Mary Gibbons, Eabha Maguire, Ruth Dowling (1-2), Clodagh Kennedy, Mya Dennehy (0-1), Ciara Trant (0-3), Sophie Pigott, Eimear Kenny, Sophie Ferriter, Kate Murphy, Annabel Slattery. The girls played out an epic battle and although disappointed should know that the coaches, families and supporters are very proud of them and their achievement in getting this far in the competition. Thanks to the Referee, Listowel Emmets GAA and to the U13 Emmets team for a great sporting game and we wish them the best of luck in the Club Championship Final. (Report thanks to Martina).

U14 Girls: The North Kerry League division 7 final Beale B v Austin Stacks B is confirmed for this Sunday Sept 29th away at 6pm. Best of luck girls.  The North Kerry League Division 3 final V Currow goes ahead at 6pm on Friday October 4th in Connolly Park.

U12/14 Girls End of Year Trip:  We will have approximately 45 girls travelling on Saturday Oct 5th to the Star Outdoors Centre Kenmare (morning) & in the afternoon attending the Training with the Stars event hosted by Kenmare GAA in aid of St. Francis Special School.  Proceeds from last Sunday’s Bake sale  will go towards covering the costs of the trip.

U15 Co. Championship Div 1:  Although well defeated by District heavy weights MKL Gaels last Saturday afternoon in the QF of this year’s competition our young team can be very proud of their gutsy performance and super attitude particularly in the second half when it would have been very easy for heads to drop.  Best of luck to MKL in the remainder of the competition.

G4MNO:  Austin Stacks would like to thank the Department of Rural and Community Development and Kerry County Council for the financial assistance under the Local Enhancement Programme and Community Support Fund 2024 in respect of training equipment for Austin Stacks G4MNO (Gaelic For Mothers and Others) and gym equipment for the gym upgrade. This funding allows the club to cater for a wider range of users.

G4MNO  Blitz Oct 5th:  Austin Stacks G4MNO player Emma Conway & coach Sean Dukes will participate in the Stacks upcoming Quid Games (based on Netflix hit show Squid Games). Emma is currently seeking sponsorship & to help her out her G4MNO team mates are organizing a fundraising G4MNO Blitz Tournament in Connolly Park on Saturday October 5th from 2-6pm. Entry fee €100 for bookings phone 087 299 9597 or  (087) 714 3004

Quid Games:  Tickets €20 now on sale for our Fundraising Quid Games Event on October 25th at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.  The concept is based on the Netflix hit series, minus the violence…,Quid Game is a set of skills based games, a true test of accuracy, endurance & patience.  We’ve got a lineup of 6 games that will test contestants’ skills, challenge their wits, and leave you on the edge of your seats.  From the classic “Red Light, Green Light” to the nerve-wracking “Tower of Tension,” we’ve got it all.