Compiled by Tommy Naughton
County League Division 1
Sunday 16th March 2025
Kerry GAA Credit Union County League Division 1
Austin Stacks v Killarney Legion
Venue; Connolly Park
Throw-in; 3-00pm
Report by Tommy Naughton
Division 1 County League football returned to Connolly Park on a lovely spring afternoon as Stacks hosted Legion in the opening round of fixtures .
This was a game that could have gone either way with both teams showing why the new rules could make for a very exciting season if played in the correct manor.
Stacks will be delighted with the win and will take some huge positives, especially coming from behind when the game looked to be out of reach , but will also know their is room for improvement after conceding three easy goals .
The visitors opened the scoring after three minutes from a short range free which was canceled out by a free from Sean Quilter less than a minute later. Eoghan Caroll kicked over from distance before legion also got their first score from play after seven minutes. Back-to-back points from play by Legion opened up a two-point gap which were cancelled out when Sean Quilter and Shane O’Callaghan both scored from play to leave the game level at 4 points each after 13 minutes.
Another converted free by Legion had them back in front before Eoghan Carrolls goal bound shot was saved by Brian Kelly at the expense of a point to level the game again. Legion responded again to regain the lead with three unanswered points in two minutes.
Conor Horan then created a bit of history when he kicked over the first ever two pointer to be scored in Connolly Park to put the minimum between the sides.
In the twenty first minute Legion got the first goal of the game when the easily got behind the stacks defense where they took advantage of the opportunity to raise the green flag. Stacks response was excellent with four points in a row, with points from Sean Quilter (45) , Jordan Kissane and Quilter again, this time with right foot to silence a few who doubted this man’s ability . The final score of the half came from Conor Horan as the sides went in level.
Half Time; Austin Stacks 0-11 Killarney Legion 1-08
Legion started the second half with two quick scores from two close range frees. Sean Quilter pulled one back from a free before substitute Greg Horan proved that whatever his younger brother can do he can do also, when he nailed a huge two pointer off the outside of his boot to put Stacks in front for the first time since the fifth minute.
A minute later Greg split the Legion defense with a fantastic pass and Shane O’Callaghan fired to the back of the net to give the home side a four-point lead with twenty minutes remaining. However direct from the next kick out Legion had the ball in the back of the Stacks and the gap was done to one again.
Armin Heinrich pointed after a driving and direct run at the legion defense and the gap was opened to three points when Jordan Kissane kicked his second of the game a minute later. Legion pulled a point back before Conor Horan pointed to put the Stacks ahead by three as we headed into the final quarter.
Sean Quilter kicked over another free but then came a purple patch for legion who scored 1-03 without reply to go two points in front as the game entered into injury time. With the clock ticking towards the final whistle a long ball was sent into the Legion goal mouth where Shane O’Callaghan out jumped his man to flicked the ball passed the advancing keeper and into the net. Sean Quilter got the final score of the game a minute later to give Stacks and their new management a winning start to their league campaign.
The game also marked the first Senior Start for Sean Og Brosnan at corner back and going on his display it defiantly won’t be his last.
Austin Stacks:
Ben Quilter, Sean og Brosnan, Ronan Shanahan, Niall Fitzmaurice, Adam Curran, Jack O’Shea, Colm Browne, David Fitzmaurice, Armin Heinrich, Eoghan Carroll, Conor Horan, Fiachna Mangan, Shane O’Callaghan, Sean Quilter, Jordan Kissane.
Subs; Greg Horan for David Fitzmaurice (35 mins), Luke Casey for Jordan Kissane (42 mins), Luke Chester for Adam Curran (42 mins), Colin Griffin for Sean og Brosnan (52 mins).
Killarney Legion;
Brian Kelly, Peter O Sullivan, Darragh O Doherty, Conor Gammell, Jonathan Lyne, Danny Sheahan, Cian Gammell(0-1), Shaun Keane, Eoghan O Sullivan, Finbarr Murphy, Sam Benson(1-1), Josh Bowler, Peter McCarthy(1-1) , Ryan O Grady (0-6), David O Sullivan(1-5) .
Subs; Bryan Walsh, Tom Benson, Cathal Sheahan, Colm O Cuiv, Mark Heffernan, Aindi O Cathasaigh, Luke Courtney, Jason O Sullivan.
Referee; Mike Hennessey (Ballyduff)
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Tim Slattery’s Stats
33 Year old Record Broken on Sunday
Last Sunday’s game between Austin Stacks & Killarney Legion was the highest aggregate score in a County League game since the County League started in 1971 involving Austin Stacks.
Austin Stacks 2-19 Killarney Legion 3-14 = 48 Points
It beat the previous Record by 1 Point in 1992,
Austin Stacks 5-11 Beale 4-9 = 47 Points in Connolly Park 20/06/92.
Kieran Browne played in the 1992 team & his Son Colm Browne played last Sunday .
Austin Stacks Team 1992 ; Michael Hussey,Liam Liddy,Eamon O’Brien,Ray O’Lehane,Christy Flaherty (0-1),Kieran Browne,Denis Sayers,Liam Kearns,John Walsh,John Harrington (0-1),Martin McKivergan (1-0),Tommy Ryan (1-1),Owen Moynihan (1-3),Brian O’Sullivan (2-2),Darren Aherne (0-3). Subs Joe Smith,Ger O’Keeffe,Malachy Nagle
County League Division 5
Our Men’s B team started their league campaign with an impressive win against Asdee on Saturday night. In the opening thirty minutes they opened up a 15-point lead while always keeping their opponents scoreless. Stacks continued to dominate the second half and won on a scoreline of 4-17 to 1-01. Up next is a trip to Cromane.
County League Division 7B
The Men’s C team started their league campaign in Kilcummin on Sunday and came up against a very strong Kilcummin B team with the game finishing 3-14 to 0-06 in Favour of the home side. The C team will host Ballymac B team in their next game on Friday March 28th at 8pm.
CLICK HERE to view Adrienne McLoughlins Picture gallery.
Club Membership
Club Membership for 2025 is now due. This can be paid through Clubforce, Foireann, or contact Bernie on 0860767415.
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 .
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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 17th March)
The numbers drawn were 11-12-25-32.The jackpot of €2150 was not won. €20 Winners were Brendan Shalvey c/o Club, Marcus Toumey c/o Gate, Aoife O’Neill c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill, Pa Donnegan c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill, Joe Smith c/o Gate. Next draw is on Monday March 24th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2200. 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, Thursday 7-00pm, Friday 7-00pm, Saturday 7-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm, Monday 12-00pm.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Charles F. Maye, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry.
John F. McCARTHY, Fortfield, Raheen, Limerick / Tralee, Kerry.
Mary O’Dowd (née Moroney), Ballinorig West, Tralee, Kerry.
William (Bill) Naughton, Towerfield Crescent, Croom, Limerick.
Jim Tansley, Racecourse Road, Tralee, Kerry.
Sam Keating, Caherleaheen and formerly of Lohercannon and the Bog Road, Tralee, Kerry.
Aidan Crowley, Woodbrooke Court, Tralee, Kerry.
Kathleen Sheehan formerly Kiely (née Carey), Tralee, Kerry / Ardfert, Kerry.
