Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Death of Tadgh McMahon , RIP
We were all saddened to learn of the passing of one of Austin Stacks most beloved sons, our Juvenile Club President, Tadgh Mc Mahon. Tadgh passed away on Friday 12th July following a short illness.
His links with the Austin Stacks Club can be traced right back to the early foundations of the club, starting with his grandfather, Ned Drummond, who composed the famous poem ‘the Boys from the Top of the Rock’. Tadgh was raised in no. 18 Urban Terrace and his love for Austin Stacks was greatly influenced by living next door to his uncles Paddy and Tadgh Drummond who were both prominent club players in both codes during the 1930’s and 1940s. Tadgh himself was also a club player in the 1950s and 1960s and continued to serve in many different club capacities right throughout his lifetime; as a juvenile club mentor, Senior Club Secretary, Senior Club Chairman and also as Club Registrar. Later, he along with Dinny O’Connor (RIP) and John O’Connell ran our club bingo nights for many years. Tadgh was heavily involved in the production of the ‘Stacks of News’ newsletter in the 1990s, our Club DVD ‘Street of Champions’ and also part of the editorial team which produced the ‘A Centenary History’ book to celebrate the club’s centenary year in 2017. In 2023 he became the Austin Stacks Juvenile Club President.
Tadgh along with his 2 great friends Denis ‘Dee’ Butcher O’Regan (RIP) and Jim Gannon never missed a club game and could always be depended on to be there on the terraces to support their team in the good days and the bad. A huge favourite around the club, we will miss him greatly.
To his wife Ann, daughter Elma (former Club Secretary and present LGFA Club Officer), his sons Sean, Bryan and Tim (current Club Coaching Officer), his grandchildren and extended family & friends we express our deepest sympathy. May Tadgh RIP.
Click Here , to view a picture gallery of images collected with the late Tadgh McMahon.
British Open 2024
British Open Golf Fundraiser,
Help our continued efforts to keep us top of the class by supporting our annual fundraiser. Tickets at club or play via online link below.Tournament commences July 18. Tickets can be dropped to the clubhouse on Wednesday July 17th between 7&8pm. Online entries close at 6pm on Wednesday .
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QUID GAME
Austin Stacks GAA Fundraising Event
QUID GAME
Friday 25th October 2024
Ballyroe Hotel Tralee @8pm
What is Quid Game?
The Quid Game Fundraising Event is where the thrill of competition meets the spirit of giving! Get ready to be transported into a world of excitement and adrenaline, as you compete in a series of thrilling games.
Each game is designed to challenge your skills and strategy, from the classic Red Light, Green Light game, to the nerve-wrecking Tower of Tension.
So let us provide you with a night of fun and excitement that won’t be forgotten. Get your team together, practice your skills, and get ready for our Quid Game Fundraising Event .
If you are interested in participating please contact Eileen on 0872619023
2024 Intermediate Club Championship:
Austin Stacks have been drawn in Group A alongside Glenbeigh-Glencar, An Ghaeltacht & John Mitchels for the 2024 Intermediate Club Championship. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter Final stage. Our opening fixture will be against John Mitchels on Saturday July 27th in Strand Road at 4-00pm.
CLUB LOTTO:
This week’s (15th July) Jackpot worth €3850 was not won.
The numbers drawn were 08-09-11-26.. The five €20 winners were, Helena Hunter c/o Online, Mike Tagney c/o The Club
, Mike & Joan Casey c/o The Club, Liam Liddy c/o The Club, Brendan O’Neill c/o Carmel O’Neill. Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €3900.
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.
Kerry Senior Mens V Armagh:
Hard Luck to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey, Paudie (Physio) and the Men’s Kerry Senior team who were beaten by Armagh in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park last Saturday evening.
Rockies Dylan Casey and Kieran Donaghy after Kerrys defeat against Armagh on Saturday
Kerry Senior Ladies v Meath :
Best of luck to Aoife, Darragh and the Kerry Senior Ladies team as they take on Armagh in the All Ireland Semi Final on Saturday in Tullamore. The game throws in at 7-15pm and will be shown live in the Austin Stacks GAA Club Bar.
Blast From The Past
Austin Stacks U12’s from 1976
Club Cards
Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9pm sharp.
Club Bar:
We have plenty of live sport this week to keep you entertained. The main sporting highlights this weekend will see the Kerrys Senior Ladies taking on Armagh on Saturday in the All Ireland Football Semi Final then on Sunday its the All Ireland Hurling Final between Clare and Cork. 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,
Thursday 7-00pm,
Friday 7-00pm,
Saturday 7-00pm,
Sunday 12-00pm,
Monday 7-00pm.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Tadgh McMahon, Monavalley, Tralee, Kerry.
Jimmy Joe Spillane, Garrywilliam, Castlegregory, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry.
Eileen ADAMSON (née O’Donovan), Raheny, Dublin / Tralee, Kerry.
Frances Lynch (née O’Driscoll), Meadowlands Estate, Tralee, Kerry / Drimoleague, Cork.
Tom Harmon, The Spá, Tralee, Kerry.
Maura (Mary) Horgan (née Hurley), O’Rahilly’s Villas, Tralee, Kerry.