Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Edel O’Sullivan RIP:
There is great sadness across the Rockie landscape since this weekend following the passing of Edel O’Sullivan, sister of our Senior players Brendan & Paul, and of our former Senior Ladies player Nicola. While it was well known that Edel had been battling a very serious illness for some time, the loss of someone so young has brought a heavy sadness over Austin Stacks, Valentia and the wider GAA community. Notwithstanding her illness, Edel remained an avid follower of her brothers’ Rockie adventures and tuned in on many a weekend afternoon and evening to follow our Senior team’s fortunes from afar. All involved with our senior team and across the club have been in awe of Edel’s inspiring courage in battling her illness and of her family’s immense love, care and dedication to their beloved daughter and sister throughout. The esteem that the O’Sullivan family is held in the GAA community was very evident in the phenomenal generosity shown for their fundraiser for Edel in 2022 and the family can very much count on that support being there in the coming days and times ahead. The O’Sullivan family have been brilliant supporters of our Senior team throughout our and their own highs & lows of recent years and all in the Austin Stacks club and community are thinking of them and of Edel’s partner Shane and their daughter Saoirse at this very difficult time. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a hanam dílis.
As a mark of respect to Edel and the O’Sullivan family, our Men’s county league game vs Templenoe and Ladies Donal Curtin cup game vs Killarney Legion were postponed.
Mens County League Div 2
Our next fixture in the County League will see us travel to Listowel on Saturday May 25th with a throw in time of 7-00pm.
Mens County League DIV 5A
Our Mens Senior B suffered a defeat on Saturday evening away against St Pats in their finally game in phase one of the county league. The B team finished third in Division 5A and now advance to the Division 5 Cup with the first game fixed for Sunday May 26th at 2pm in Connolly Park. The opponents wont be know until Friday night after a back game from the other section is played. Keep an eye on our social media pages for updates.
U21 Football Championship:
Austin Stacks will take on Rathmore GAA in the opening round of the U21 Football Championship which is fixed to be played on Wednesday May 22nd 2024 in Connolly Park at 7-00pm. For anyone who cants make it to Connolly Park the game will be streamed live on ClubberTV.
Dates; Round 1- May 22nd, Quarter Finals- May 29th, Semi Finals- June 26th, Final- July 3rd .
2024 Intermediate Club Championship:
CLUB LOTTO:
This week’s (13th May) Jackpot worth €3450 was not won. ‘
The numbers drawn were 02-13-18-32. The five €20 winners were,Billy Curtin c/o The Club, John & Catriona Chester c/o The Club, Fr Sean Hanafin c/o The Club, Martina Hurley c/o Online, Noel & Regina Dolan c/o Bernie . Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €3500.
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 COLOURS:
See what’s on offer on www.oneills.com
Kerry Seniors V Monaghan:
Well done to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and the Kerry Seniors on their large win over Monaghan in Killarney last Saturday afternoon.
Kerry Ladies Munster Final:
Congratulations Aoife, Darragh and the Kerry Senior Ladies team who were crowned Munster Champions after a fantastic win against Cork last Saturday in Mallow.
Kerry U20’s All Ireland Final:
Hard luck to Michael, Daniel, Paddy and the Kerry U20 team who were denied an All Ireland title after they came out second best against a very strong Tyrone side in Sundays Final.
Club Cards
Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9 pm sharp.
Club Bar:
We have plenty of live sport this week to keep you entertained. The main Sporting highlights this week will see the start of the U21 County Championship on Wednesday night and then on Saturday the FA Cup Final between Man Utd & Man City. Keep up to date with all the live sport we have to offer Right Here . Opening times this week for the Club Bar are as follows,
Wednesday 6-00pm.
Thursday 7-00pm
Friday 7-00pm
Saturday 3-00pm
Sunday 12-00pm
Monday 7-00pm
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently.
Edel O’Sullivan Valentia, Lucy Hanafin Ballyrickard Court, Julia Diggins Tonevane.