Down and Out…. but what a journey to remember for a long time to come. Thank you to our Senior team and management for their extrodinary effort over the last 12 months. What a team! We are so very very proud of you all. See a selection of photos from last Sunday’s epic semi-final.
The Rockie faithful gather at Connolly Park before departure to Portlaoise.
“All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go…” Francie Breen and Dinny O’Regan, dressed to kill!
Some of the many supporters who travelled by bus.
This poor child didn’t know what to make of the band practice in O’Loughlins, Noreen Power, Andrea O’Donoghue and Niamh Collins enjoying the gathering.
McMahons plus!
Collie and Ween, leaders supreme!
Rory “Rockumentary” Kirby, gets in the spirit of the occasion.
On the shoulders of a giant – young Timmy Sheehan enjoys the occasion with Dad, Billy.
Dell and Aisling White with the family from Dublin, Melissa, Shane and Conor.
Austin Stacks team.
team assistants, Joseph Looby-Lugandu and Conor Horan.
Referee, David Gough (Meath) with team captains, Barry Shanahan and Francis McEldowney.
Pa McCarthy puts away Austin Stacks second penalty goal.
Shane O’Callaghan attempts to gather the ball despite being swarmed by Slaughneil defence.
Kieran Donaghy and Brendan Rodgers exchange pleasantries.
Daniel Bohane seeks out a scoring opportunity.
Kieran Donaghy links up with David Mannix.
Level at half-time, Stephen Stack and management have plenty to discuss.
anxious moments during the second half amongst the Rockie supporters.
athletic manoevres from Wayne Guthrie at midfield, with Greg Horan and Conor Jordan in support.
Greg Horan receives medical treatment from Paudie McQuinn, Austin Stacks physio, following a heavy Slaughtneil challenge.
Game over, a one point win and a date in Croke Park with Corofin on St. Patrick’s Day for Slaughtneil.
Gutted! Wayne Guthrie shows the emotion we all felt at the final whistle.
Denis “Dee Butcher” O’Regan and family depart O’Moore Park on Sunday evening.
(all photographs by Club Photographer, Adrienne Mc Loughlin).