Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Men’s County League Div 1 Round 6
Sunday 11th May 2025
Austin Stacks v Kilcummin
Venue; Connolly Park
Throw-in; 2-00pm
Report by Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks sit top of Division 1 of the County League after six rounds with another win, this time at home against a very impressive Kilcummin side. This win was built on a fast start with two goals coming in the opening five minutes and a very strong final ten minutes where the Rockies showed superior fitness and craft to get the win.
Donal Maher kicked the opening score of the game within the first minute for Kilcummin before Sean Quilter opened the home sides scoring when he fired the ball into the top corner from just outside the 14 yard line. Philip O’Leary responded with a point for the away side but again Stacks raised the green flag after a great move that saw Michael O’Donnel off loading the ball to Ronan Shanahan who picked out Darragh O’Brien to fist the ball home.
Paul O’Shea kicked over a to reduce the gap to three points after 8 minutes. Two more quick unanswered points from Michael O’Donnell and Brendan O’Sullivan were cancelled out when Philip O’Leary got on the scoresheet and this was followed by a two point free from the impressive Paul O’Shea to leave the Stacks two points up after the opening quarter. Kilcummin will feel unlucky that they didn’t go in front as a goal bound shot was somehow clawed off the goal line with a diving save from the last man back Jack O’Shea.
Sean Quilter kicked over a close range free and a well taken point from Darragh O’Brien under severe pressure doubled the Stacks lead. Chris O’Leary kicked over for Kilcummin and the gap was once again two points after another Paul O’Shea free. Shane O’Callaghan kicked his only score of the day before James Nagle replied with his only score and Kilcummin’s last score of the half.
The Stacks finished the half the stronger with three points without reply. The first came from Michael O’Donnel and this was followed by two from Sean Quilter , one from a free and the other from open play which left the Rockies ahead on a score of 2-09 to 0-09 at half time.
Half Time; Austin Stacks 2-09 Kilcummin 0-09
Darragh O’Brien kicked the opening score of the second half to give the home side a seven point lead. This lead was reduced to four points when Paul O’Shea kicked another two point free and Paudie Moynihan got his first of the day. The gap could have been down to a single point only for a great point blank save by Stacks keeper Ben Quilter.
Points from Sean Quilter and Greg Horan extended the lead to five points with a first from Matt Keane for Kilcummin as we headed into a frantic final ten minutes. Substitute Ferdia O’Brien kicked over a close range free and this was followed by a score from play by Sean Quilter. The lead was now eight points and not for the first time today Kilcummin will feel they should have raised the white flag but for yet another great save from Ben Quilter.
Another Paul O’Shea free was followed by a pointed free from Ryan O’Driscoll making his first senior appearance . Austin Stacks continued to push forward with another point from Ferdia O’Brien and then Luke Chester fisted over when he was bearing down on goal as we headed into injury time. Ferdia O’Brien kicked over another close range free before the final score of the game came from Paul O’Shea who kicked over another two point free .
Full Time; Austin Stacks 2-19 Kilcummin 0-16
Austin Stacks; Ben Quilter, Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea, Sean og Brosnan, Adam Curran, Luke Casey, Ronan Shanahan, Greg Horan (0-01), Colm Browne , Shane O’Callaghan (0-01), Darragh O’Brien (1-02), Conor Horan, Sean Quilter (1-07 (2f)), Brendan O’Sullivan (0-01), Michael O’Donnell (0-02).
Subs; Niall Fitzmaurice for Adam Curran (Half Time), Ferdia O’Brien (0-03 (2f)) for Brendan O’Sullivan (42 mins), Cian Dillane for Darragh O’Brien (50 mins), Ryan O’Driscoll (0-01 (1f)) for Conor Horan (54 mins), Luke Chester (0-01) for Sean og Brosnan (54 mins).
Kilcummin Scorers; Paul O’Shea (0-09 (3f, 1x2pt,2x2pt free)), Donal Maher (0-01), Philip O’Leary (0-02), Chris O’Leary (0-01), James Nagle (0-01), Paudie Moynihan (0-01), Matt Keane (0-01).
Referee; Denis Kennelly (Moyvane)
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Men’s County League Round 7 Fixtures
Fri May 16th: Mens County League Div 7B; Castleisland Desmonds B v Austin Stacks C, Venue Castleisland, Throw-In 7-00pm.
Sun May 18th: Mens County League Div 1; Spa Killarney v Austin Stacks, Venue Spa Killarney, Throw-In 2-00pm.
Sun May 18th: Mens County League Div 5; Austin Stacks B v Valentia Young Islanders, Venue Connolly Park, Throw-In 2-00pm.
Provisional Men’s County League Round 8 Fixtures
Sun May 25th: Mens County League Div 1; Austin Stacks v Glenflesk , Venue Connolly Park, Throw-In TBC.
Sun May 25th: Mens County League Div 5; Scartaglin v Austin Stacks B , Venue Scartaglin, Throw-In TBC.
Ask Acorn U21 County Football Championship
This Thursday May 14th the Austin Stacks U21 team will begin their title defense of the Ask Acorn U21 County Football Championship. The game throws in at 7pm in JP O’Sullivan Park Killorglin.
Austin Stacks have been drawn away against Laune Rangers in the opening round of the Ask Acorn Life U21 County Championship.
Full Draw (1st team has home venue);
East Kerry v St Brendans Board.
West Kerry v Kenmare Shamrocks.
Laune Rangers v Austin Stacks.
Ballymacelligott v South Kerry.
Glenflesk v Rathmore.
Mid Kerry v Kerins O’Rahillys.
North Kerry v Dr Crokes.
St Kierans Bye to Quarter Finals.
Austin Stacks Fundraiser
SONGO MUSIC BINGO
SPOT THE SONGS AND WIN
Music from the 80’s, 90’s & More.
Bingo numbers are replaced with hit songs.
Listen to great music, have fun and win prizes.
Date: Friday 30th May 2025
Time: 8-00pm
Tickets: €10 each
Venue: Austin Stacks Club Bar
Get your tickets now from any of our Bar Committee members, The Austin Stacks Club Bar, Terry Butchers,
or
CLICK HERE To Purchase Your Tickets Now.
ONE CLUB – STRONGER TOGETHER
Our GAA and LGFA Clubs will integrate into one club in 2027. Billy Ryle, GAA Club Vice-Chairman is currently undertaking a process of information gathering with the aim of preparing and presenting a discussion document for the consideration of our joint membership later in the year. Billy is encouraging you to email your views on the ONE CLUB, good, bad or indifferent, to him before the 31st May. The more members who participate in the exercise, the more democratic, inclusive and thorough the final recommendations will be. So, take some time to consider your views about the integration and email them to Billy at rylebilly@gmail.com. Every member’s opinions count!
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
Community Support Fund 2025
Austin Stacks GAA club would like to thank Kerry County Council for financial assistance under the Community Support Fund 2025 in respect of the purchase of a second gym bike and olympic bar holder for our refurbished gym. Their ongoing support for this project is greatly appreciated. The grant also funded an air compressor for footballs.
Austin Stacks GAA Club App
The Austin Stacks GAA Club App is now live and ready for you to Download .
Keep up to date with everything you need to know going forward by getting our new club app.
Just follow these simple steps to get going ,
Step 1, Download the Free “Clubforce Connect” App or scan the QR Code below.
Step 2. Log In or Register for your New Free Account
Step 3. Go to Club Section at top of Home Page , click blue icon to proceed .
Step 4. Click Discover where you can search for Austin Stacks .
Step 5. Click Follow , Job Done .
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 12th May)
The numbers drawn were 03-12-18-23.. The jackpot of €2550 was not won. The €20 Winners were Ted Murphy c/o Club, Alain Creagh c/o Club, David Barry c/o Club, Jennifer Cooney c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill, Sarah O’Leary c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill. Next draw is on Monday May 19th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2600. 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 2-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm, Monday 7-00pm.
Kerry Senior Football Team
Best wishes to Kerry Senior Football team and the Austin Stacks players involved , Dylan Casey, Joe O’Connor and Armin Heinrich as they start the All Ireland Group stage agaist Roscommon on Saturday in Killarney at 2-30pm. The game will be shown on GAA+ and can be watched in the Austin Stacks GAA Club Bar.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Derry Dennehy, Gallowsfield, Tralee, Kerry.
Margaret Tuohy (née Fitzgerald), Clogheresta, Hawley Park, Tralee and formerly of Connolly Park, Tralee, Kerry.
John O’Shea, Hawley Park, Tralee, Kerry.
Michael Parker (Snr), Kilflynn, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry.
Norah Houlihan, Teile Carraig, Killerisk, Tralee, Kerry / Ballyduff, Kerry.
Mossey Stack, Blackpool, The Spa, Tralee, Kerry / Fenit, Kerry.
Tom Shanahan, Cloonbeg Terrace, Tralee, Kerry.