Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Kerry GAA Credit Union County League Div 1 Round 9
Sunday 8th June 2025
Beaufort v Austin Stacks
Venue; Beaufort
Throw-in; 2-00pm
Report by Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks travelled to Beaufort on Sunday with what some would say was a very depleted squad but what they lacked in numbers they made up for with a great work ethic from start to finish.
After two opening wides for the Stacks the first score came after three minutes when Ronan Shanahan turned the ball over before finding Ferdia O’Brien to kick the opener. Ciaran Kennedy leveled the game before Sean Quilter kicked over a two pointer from the right wing. Again Beaufort were level a minute later when Fergal Hallisey kicked over a two point free.
A quick one two between Brendan O’Sullivan and Ferdia O’Brien saw Brendan kick a point from just outside the twenty one yard line to put the visitors back in front. Ferdia O’Brien went from creator to scorer in the next attack when he kicked over with his left foot. A second two point free from Fergal Hallisey had the sides level again after fifteen minutes.
Colm Browne’s explosive run from defense saw him run 50 yards with the ball before laying off to Ryan O’Driscoll to get his first score of the day. Sean Quilter kicked over a short range free to put the Stacks two points up before Ryan O’Driscoll kicked over another short ranged free after being pulled back just inside the 21 yard line. Sean Quilter had the gap out to four points with the aid of the post after a great pass from Fiachna Mangan.
Another free for Fergal Hallisey reduced the lead before Sean Quilter kicked a two pointer free from the forty five yard line. Back to back points from the home side from Liam Carey and Ronan Murphy had the gap down to three points with three minutes left in the half. Sean Quilter and Fiachna Mangan then combined to set Joe Reidy up to kick over from the right side to leave the Stacks four points up with just a minute of normal time remaining in the half. However Beaufort scored 1-01 in the added time to go in level at half time with the goal coming from Ciaran Kennedy and a point from Liam Carey.
Half Time: Beaufort 1-09 Austin Stacks 0-12
The sides exchanged points in the early stages of the second half with Ferdia O’Brien scoring for the Stacks and Ciaran Kennedy for Beaufort. Ferdia got another minutes later after some excellent patience in the build up by the Rockies and this was added to by a score from Joe Reidy under severe pressure.
Beaufort were then reduced to fourteen men when Sean Coffey was shown two yellows in the space of five seconds. The gap was down to a single point with ten minutes to go after a free from Fergal Hallisey and two minutes later it was all level with another Hallisey free.
Beaufort taught they had gone ahead but for Ben Quilter catching a two point attempt as it was about to drop over the crossbar and from the next attack Sean Quilter put the stacks ahead when Jack Murphy was hauled down . The gap was doubled to two points when Stacks were awarded a free from the kickout and Ferdia O’Brien tapped over with three minutes remaining.
In the final minute of normal time the game was once again level after when Liam Carey kicked a two pointer. The Stacks response was brilliant as in a matter of seconds the green flag was raised at the opposite end. Ben Quilter’s kickout was fielded by his brother Sean who picked out Fiachna Mangan, Fiachna’s direct run at the Beaufort back line resulted in him laying the ball off to Ferdia O’Brien who buried the ball low to the back of the net.
The stacks continued to pile on the pressure in added time with a pointed free from Ferdia O’Brien which was followed by two points from play by Ryan O’Driscoll and Joe Reidy and the gap was all of a sudden six points. Their was still time for the home side to be reduced to thirteen men before Fergal Hallisey kicked the last score with his third two point free.
Austin Stacks after this win are still in contention for the Division 1 league title with two games remaining. Next, they host joint league leaders Kerins O’Rahillys in two weeks time before travelling to Killorglin to face Laune Rangers in the final league match of the season.
Full Time; Beaufort 1-16 Austin Stacks 1-20
Austin Stacks; Ben Quilter, Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea, Colm Browne, Paul O’Sullivan, Ronan Shanahan, Eoghan Carroll, Brendan O’Sullivan (0-01), David Fitzmaurice, Michael O’Donnell, Fiachna Mangan, Cian Dillane, Ryan O’Driscoll (0-03 (1f)), Sean Quilter (0-07 (1x2pt, 2f, 1x2ptf)), Ferdia O’Brien (1-06 (2f)) .
Subs; Joe Reidy (0-03) for Brendan O’Sullivan (10 mins), Sean og Brosnan for Cian Dillane (37 mins), Jack Murphy for Paul O’Sullivan (46 mins), Cillian Litchfield for Colm Browne 50 mins).
Beaufort Scorers; Fergal Hallissey (0-09 (3xf, 3x2ptf)), Ciaran Kennedy (1-02), Liam Carey (0-04 (1x2pt)), Ronan Murphy (0-01)
Referee; Eoghan Moriarty (Dingle)
Kerry GAA Credit Union County League Div 5 Round 9
Sunday 8th June 2025
Austin Stacks B 0-07 Laune Rangers B 2-11
No luck for our under strength B team who found the challange from Laune Rangers B team a bit to much on this occasion.
Kerry GAA Crdeit Union County League Round 9 Fixtures
Fri June 13th: Mens County League Div 7B Shield; Churchill B v Austin Stacks C, Venue The Spa (Old Churchill Pitch near the Oyster Tavern) , Throw-In 7-00pm.
Provisional Kerry GAA Crdeit Union County League Round 10 Fixtures
Fri June 20th: Mens County League Div 7B Shield; Austin Stacks C v Keel B, Venue Connolly Park, Throw-In 7-00pm.
Sun June 22nd: Mens County League Div 1; Austin Stacks v Kerins O’Rahillys , Venue Connolly Park, Throw-In TBC.
Sun June 22nd: Mens County League Div 5; Gneeveguilla B v Austin Stacks B, Venue Gneeveguilla, Throw-In TBC.
Ask Acorn U21 County Championship Final
Wed June 25th: Ask Acorn U21 County Championship Final; Austin Stacks v St Kierans, Venue Austin Stacks Park, Throw-In 7-00pm.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
All members and visitors PLEASE RESPECT THE CLUB RULE.
Dogs (other than assistance or guide dogs) whether they are on a lead or not, are NOT ALLOWED on any part of the Club Grounds in Connolly Park which includes all Walkways, all Car Parking areas or any of the playing and training pitches due to Health and Saethy Concerns.
Example of dog fouling are increasing on the grounds and this leads to heightened infection risks for all teams playing and other patrons using our facilities.
ONE CLUB – HAVE YOUR SAY!
Phase One, The Consultation Phase in preparing a Document for Integration of our GAA and LGFA clubs, is closing on the 31st May. If you haven’t yet emailed your views about the ONE CLUB to Billy Ryle, Club Vice-Chairman at rylebilly@gmail.com you have very little time left to do so. Phase Two, The Organisation of the Submitted Data will begin on the 1st June. Phase Three will be the presentation of an Interim Report at the end of the summer. Phase Four will be the launch of Austin Stacks Document for Integration at a general meeting of our club members in December. So, take an hour or so to gather your thoughts on the integration and email them to Billy.
GAA ALL STARS!!
Can you give one hour per week for a great initiative?
Austin Stacks GAA is committed to inclusion and diversity, welcoming everyone to our club. GAA For All provides opportunities for children of all abilities to learn new skills and enjoy Gaelic football. We are asking members to volunteer one hour per week to enable children and parents to experience our great club for fun, new friends, learning & GAA skills. If you are interested in volunteering or just finding out a bit more, please contact ChildrensOfficer.austinstacks.kerry@gaa / 086-1053300
Austin Stacks GAA Club App
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Mens Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship
Austin Stacks have been drawn in group 1 along with Na Gaeil and Templenoe.
Match Day 1
Templenoe v Na Gaeil.
Match Day 2
Na Gaeil v Austin Stacks.
Match Day 3
Austin Stacks v Templenoe.
Depending on Kerry’s progress in the All Ireland the first round will be played on either the weeknd of Sunday July 27th, August 3rd or August 10th 2025.
Club Lotto (Mon 9th June)
The numbers drawn were 01-05-23-28. The jackpot of €2750 was not won. The €20 Winners were John J O’Sullivan c/o Club, Jim O’Connor c/o Club, Orlaith Griffin c/o Club, Mike McNamara c/o Club, Maurice Lenihan c/o Club Bar. Next draw is on Monday June 16th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2800. Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Lotto tickets on a weekly basis – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), O’Flynns Interiors, Hussey’s, Princes St., The Burger Shack, Monavalley and Kirby’s Brogue Inn. And continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week-in, week-out.
Club Gear
Check out some of Club Gear from O’Neills by Clicking HERE
Club Cards
Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9pm sharp.
Club Bar:
Keep up to date with all the live sport we have to offer on our Bar’s social media pages. Opening times this week for the Club Bar are as follows, Monday 7-00pm, Tuesday 7-00pm, Wednesday 7-00pm, Thursday 7-00pm, Friday 7-00pm, Saturday 7-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm, Monday 7-00pm.
Mens Kerry Senior Football Team
Well done luck to Kerry Senior Football team and the Austin Stacks players involved , Dylan Casey, Joe O’Connor and Armin Heinrich after their second group win that came against Cork on Saturday in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Kerry now face Meath this Saturday in their final group game before the serious knockout stages start.
Ladies Kerry Senior Football Team
Well done to the Kerry Senior Ladies team and our own Aoife Dillane on their opening group game win against Mayo last weekend in Tralee.
Boys Kerry Minor Football Team
Well done to the Kerry Minor Team and our own Alex Tuohy on their win against Cavan on Saturday in the All Ireland Quarter Final. The team have strong Austin Stacks connections with Alex Tuohy playing a staring role on Friday night. The team managed by Wayne Quillinan with Austin Stacks men Johnathan Conway (keeper coach) and Fionnan Hallinan (Physio) also involved in the management team. Kerry will now fave Mayo in the All Ireland Semi Final with the date, time and venue to be confirmed.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Celine Costello (née Slattery), Lisbeg, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry / Abbeydorney, Kerry.
Peggy Scanlon, (née Foley), Knockmoyle, Tralee, Kerry.
Wiktor Marchewka, Parklands, Tralee, Kerry.