Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Death of Liam Shanahan RIP
By Tim Slattery.
All in Austin Stacks and the wider community were saddened with the passing of Liam one of the great supporters of the Club down through the years.
Liam was born in September 1929 and grew up in Stacks Villas lived in St Johns Park and finally Monalee.
In his younger days played Club games between teams from Upper and Lower Rock Street,Stacks Villas and Oakpark.
Liam won a Minor League Competition with Stacks Villas with team mates like
Michael “Chucky” O’Connell,Joe Ryan,Jerry “Pluggy” Moriarty & Pat “Skef” Sheehy to name but a few,the team were never presented with the Cup or Medals.
Liam played with the Senior Hurlers in the early 1950s with players like Tunney Galvin,Joe Mulchinock,Kevin Barry,Frank King & Eamon “Gal” Slattery.
Liams favourite players were Mick O’Connell for his high fielding and Mikey Sheehy for his Pure Class.
Liam was also a diehard follower of Kerry Football & Garveys Tralee Warriors and could be seen at most games either in Austin Stack Park or Tralee Sports Complex.
Away from football Liam worked in Latchfords Bakery as a salesman and travelled all over West Kerry delivering their produce to the local shops.
All at Austin Stacks GAA Club extends its deepest sympathy to all of Liams family and friends . May he rest in peace.
Funeral details ➡️ Click Here
The Austin Stacks Club is providing a guard of honour for Liam Shanahan after his Requiem Mass which takes place at 1pm on Friday, 25th April at Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church. Please attend if you are available.
Kerry GAA Credit Union County League Division 1
Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks
Venue; Lewis Road Killarney
Report by Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks remain unbeaten after the opening four games in this seasons of the County League after they picked up a point away against the current League and County Champions Dr Crokes.
After a frantic start to the game that saw both teams’ turnover the ball in the attacking third on numerous occasions the opening score came from a two-point free from Billy Courtney for the Crokes after 5 minutes.
The only goal of the game came from the very next play when Cian Purcell managed to get a shot away from just inside the penalty area and when the Crokes keeper Bryan O’Shea blocked his initial shot Purcell was quickest to react to force the rebound home.
Colm Brown gave Stacks a two point lead before a Cian McMahon free had the minimum between the sides after twenty minutes. A Conor Horan point from a free was quickly followed by two quick points for Crokes by Alex Hennigan and Cian McMahon to bring the sides level again with five minutes remaining in the opening half.
Conor Horan kicked his second of the game before a driving run at the Crokes defense saw Jack O’Shea punch over from a tight angle as we headed into injury time. The final score of the half came from the boot of Brian Looney for Dr Crokes.
HALF TIME; Dr Crokes 0-06 Austin Stacks 1-04
Austin Stacks introduced Michael O’Donnell and Paul O’Sullivan for Brendan O’Sullivan and Armin Heinrich at half time. Just like in the first half the opening score came from a two point free from Billy Courtney to put the home side ahead by one for the first time since the opening exchanges of the first half. Dr Crokes could have gone further ahead when Cian McMahon intercepted a kick out but his goal bound attempt was saved by Austin Stacks keeper Ben Quilter.
Stacks were back in-front within three minutes with points from the hard working Gearoid Fitzgerald and Cian Purcell. A Micheal Burns free had us level again as the game flowed up and down the field at an incredible pace with neither side giving an inch.
Another Conor Horan point from a free had stacks ahead by one, but a two pointer from play by Liam Randles had the home side back in front. Micheal Burns kicked over his second free and then Dr Crokes were three points ahead when Mike Casey kicked over from just inside the 21 yard line with thirteen minutes gone in the second half.
Darragh O’Brien replaced Gearoid Fitzgerald as Stacks looked to close the three point gap which they did brilliantly with four unanswered points in the next two minutes. Michael O’Donnel got the first when he out-jumped his marker to punch over from a crowded goalmouth. This was followed by a huge two-point score from Cian Purcell to bring the sides level and then Micheal O’Donnel got his second with a great score from the left wing.
The score of the game came with ten minutes remaining when from a Stacks kickout they held possession inside their own half under sever pressure from the Dr Crokes Press. Jack O’Shea picked up the ball and broke through the first line of defence and a after a quick one-two Jack handed off the ball off to the onrushing Sean og Brosnan to fire over and put Stacks two points ahead.
Micheal Burns kicked over his third point before Brian Looney scored and for the fifth time the sides were level again. Amazingly this score came in the 22nd minute of the second half and it was to be the last score of the game.
Dr Crokes were reduced to fourteen men with four minutes remaining after Evan Looney picked up his second yellow card with Austin Stacks bringing on Conor Myers for Joe Reidy. The Rockies will feel they should have added to the scoreline and taken the win with three great chances in the dying minutes but it wasn’t to be on this occasion and both teams went home with a point each to leave Austin Stacks at the top of Division 1 and Dr Crokes in third place just two points behind.
Full Time: Dr Crokes 0-15 Austin Stacks 1-12
Austin Stacks; Ben Quilter, Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea (0-01), Ronan Shanahan, Colm Browne (0-01), Armin Heinrich, Sean og Brosnan (0-01), Greg Horan, Luke Casey , Joe Reidy, Conor Horan(0-03, (2f)), Gearoid Fitzgerald (0-01), Shane O’Callaghan, Brendan O’Sullivan, Cian Purcell (1-03 (1x2pt)).
Subs; Michael O’Donnell (0-02) for Brendan O’Sullivan (HT), Paul O’Sullivan for Armin Heinrich (HT), Darragh O’Brien for Gearoid Fitzgerald (43 mins), Conor Myers for Joe Reidy (54 mins)
Dr Crokes; Bryan O’Shea, David Naughton, Michael Potts, Neil O’Shea, Liam Randles (0-02 (1x2pt), Mark Cooper, Evan Looney, Charlie Keating, Mark O’Shea, Billy Courtney (0-04, (2x2pt free), Cian McMahon (0-02 (1f), Liam Kelliher, Mikey Casey (0-01), Brian Looney (0-02), Alex Hennigan (0-01).
Subs; Micheal Burns (0-03 (3f)) for Liam Kelliher, Fionn Fitzgerald for Michael Potts.
Referee; Sean Joy (Laune Rangers)
Tim Tiger Slattery’s Stats
Austin Stacks & Dr Crokes have met on 43 occasions in the County League.
Austin Stacks 22 Wins
Dr Crokes 15 Wins
6 Drawn
Drawn Games
1983
Stacks 1-9 Crokes 1-9
2002
Stacks 0-9 Crokes 0-9
2004
Stack 0-15 Crokes 1-12
2006
Stacks 0-10 Crokes 1-7
2015
Stacks 1-7 Crokes 0-10
2025
Stacks 1-12 Crokes 0-15
Bs and Cs go to limit to keep show on the road
Both our junior teams were stretched to the absolute limit in the county league at the weekend as the minimum number of players (13 in C game/15 in B game) togged and got their respective games.
Kerry GAA Credit Union County League Division 7B
Austin Stacks C v Ballydonoghue B
Venue; Connolly Park
Result
Austin Stacks C 3-9 Ballydonoghue B 3-17
With a multitude of factors conspiring against both sides a massive amount of credit is due to both sets of players for their efforts in keeping both games competitive despite the odds being stacked firmly against them. Massive credit is due to players who played for both teams on both days namely Evan Foley, Dan O’Rourke and Dara Moriarty.
With Ballydonoghue having played their A game on Friday night, it was always going to be an uphill struggle for our C team to get a result on Saturday lunchtime. A mixture of young and old man the fourth commendably with the evergreen Oliver Lata answering the call late between the sticks. Others to impress were Jesse O’Sullivan who took a big knock late on as well as the flying Ciaran Kavanagh and Barry Nagle in defense. Tom McLoughin once again was an absolute rock at the back in trying circumstances.
Joe Looby did not shirk from an unusual midfield berth putting in a man of the match performance with the ageless Joe Kinsella on the forty also vying for that accolade. Up from 14 points was a good tally with the pinpoint accuracy of David Courtney passing linking well with the impressive Padraig Breen time and time again.
The final word, however, goes to surely another record for William Kirby who in lining out at fifty years of age never looked out of place. This week we travel to Spa on Friday evening.
Team-Oliver Lata, Barry Nagle, Ciaran Kavanagh, Tom McLoughlin, Evan Foley, Dan O’Rourke, Joe Looby, Joe Kinsella, Padraig Breen, David Courtney, William Kirby, Dara Moriarty, Jesse O’Sullivan.
Click Here, to view Adrienne McLoughlins Match Gallery.
Kerry GAA Credit Union County League Division 5
Kilgarvan v Austin Stacks B
Venue; Kilgarvan
Result
Kilgarvan 3-11 Austin Stacks B 0-14
Fifteen brave men travelled to Kilgarvan on Sunday evening stymied by a host of injuries and unavailability of players. Cormac Bastible who would play for minor on Monday was the star with a multitude and variety of scores that indicate a big future for the Bastible baby. Indeed, it was a very interesting day for Dad Batt as he looked on as Shane went down with a heavy injury just before half time only to be replaced by the eldest brother Seamus who travelled as selector for the team.
Another soldier Andrew Morrissey must be congratulated for his club commitment as he stepped up to the plate to fill the gap competently at corner back. Great to see Dara Barry Walsh back in action too after his sabbatical. The team battled bravely throughout, never dropping their heads with very little between the teams. Well done to all concerned. This week we play host to Lispole on Sunday afternoon.
Team-Brian Horgan, Andrew Morrissey, John Murphy, Donnacha Horgan, Dara Barry Walsh, Ruairi O’Connell, Evan Foley. Thomas Derege, Sean Heaslip, Daniel O’Rourke, Shane Bastible, Greg Scanlan, Dara Moriarty, Cormac Bastible, Pat McCarthy.
Man of the Match-Ruairi O’Connell.
Austin Stacks B Starting team Vs Kilgarvan
County League Round 5 Fixtures
Fri Apr 25th: Mens County League Div 7B; Spa Killarney B v Austin Stacks C, Venue Spa-Killarney, Throw-In 7-00pm.
Sun Apr 27th: Mens County League Div 1; Glenbeigh-Glencar v Austin Stacks, Venue Glenbeigh, Throw-In 2-00pm.
Sun Apr 27th: Mens County League Div 5; Austin Stacks B v Lispole, Venue Connolly Park, Throw-In 2-00pm.
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
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.
Ask Acorn U21 County Football Championship
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.
Club Lotto (Mon 21st April)
The numbers drawn were 01,18,22,23.The jackpot of €2400 was not won. The €20 Winners were Marie Dooner c/o Club, Andrew Morrissey c/o Club, Charlene Griffin c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill, James Twomey c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill, Edward O’Mahony c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill. Next draw is on Monday April 28th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2450. 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 11-00am, Monday 7-00pm.
Wedding Bells
Congratulations to our senior player Wayne Guthrie & his Bride Rachel on their wedding day on Wednesday.
Wishing you both good health & future happiness from all of us in Austin Stacks GAA.
Kerry Senior Football Team
Well done Kerry Senior Football team and the Austin Stacks players involved , Dylan Casey, Joe O’Connor and Armin Heinrich on defeating Cork in the Munster Semi Final Last Saturday. Also well done to Joe who was named man of the match and scored the all important goal late in extra time. Kerry will now face Clare in the Munster Final on Sunday May 4th in Fitzgerald Stadium at 1-45pm. The game will be shown Live in the Austin Stacks Club Bar
Kerry U20 Football Team
Best of luck to our SEVEN club players , Ben Murphy, Daniel Kirby, Gavin Casey, Jack Murphy, Michael Tansley (Captain), Paddy Lane, Ronan Carroll and Kerry U20 Football team when they take on Cork in the Munster Final on Monday 28th April in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 7-30pm. The game will be shown live in the Austin Stacks Club Bar.
Kerry Ladies Football Team
Best of luck to the Kerry Ladies and our own Aoife Dillane as they start the defense of their All Ireland crown in the Munster Championship on Saturday at 2pm away to Cork.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Liam Shanahan, Monalee, Tralee, Kerry.
Marie Boyle, Casements Avenue, Tralee, Kerry.
Jean Young (née Power), Cloondara, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry / Kilflynn, Kerry.
Dr. Sean Murphy, Riverside, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry / Camp, Kerry.
Lillie Gaynor, Lerrig, Kilmoyley, Kerry.
