Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks Club Social
Our club social is being held on March 8th in Ballygarry Hotel. Live jazz & prosecco in The Pavillion at 6pm. Tickets are on sale again from 7-8pm on Thursday 27th February in the Club bar.
An exclusive rate for Bed & Breakfast is available on a limited number of rooms in Ballygarry Hotel for people attending our Club Social on Saturday 8th March 2025.
Classic Twin/Double Rooms , €139 per room.
Triple Rooms , €208.50 per room.
This includes Full Irish Breakfast
Club Membership
Club Membership for 2025 is now due. This can be paid through Clubforce, Foireann, or contact Bernie on 0860767415.
AUSTIN STACKS – ONE CLUB – STRONGER TOGETHER
FOREWORD
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and Camogie Association (CA) will integrate into one association in 2027. We’ll have one association for Gaelic games where we’ll all belong with the common aim of promoting Gaelic games and Irish culture. In one association, Gaelic games will grow from strength to strength under a single administration with a common bond between all members.
The integration of GAA, LGFA and CA will allow one association function more efficiently, effectively and inclusively. Unlike the current situation, every club that offers one or more of men’s football, ladies’ football, camogie and hurling, will affiliate to one association. Consequently, it will be easier to streamline activities, fixtures and finances at club, county, provincial and national level.
This momentous step towards unity is a testament to the three associations shared goal of creating an environment of excellence, a product of quality and a holistic development of players. The one association will foster the growth of Gaelic games and contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of its members. It will value the vital role of women in sport, emphasising inclusion, respect, equality and togetherness.
The Steering Group for Integration (SGI), chaired by Mary McAleese has provided a pathway to an historic development of one association for all Gaelic games. There is now a roadmap and a timeline to deliver an exciting future for all three associations under one banner.
ONE CLUB
Austin Stacks will be one club as and from 2027 so it’s time to prepare diligently for a unitary club based on equality, inclusion, respect and togetherness. From now on we need to prepare for a future as one club where each one of us is a respected and valued member. Relationships, regard and cooperation between our two clubs has always been good so that the solid foundation for integration is already in place. Our two clubs should transition seamlessly into a single and powerful unit, but the more we prepare the easier it will be to hit the ground running in 2027.
With the objective of achieving one club based on the mission, values, objectives, standards and achievements of the ladies’ and gents’ clubs, a forum is being provided to give each artery of both clubs and each member of both clubs an opportunity to submit your views, suggestions, opinions and concerns about any and all aspects of our journey to 2027.
Billy Ryle, Club Vice-Chairman is undertaking a process of information gathering over the next few months with a view to preparing and presenting a discussion document for the consideration of our joint membership. Billy will scope and consult as widely as possible throughout the two clubs in order to produce a document with which all of us can identify.
Billy will meet with the Ladies, Gents and Juvenile Club Executives to outline the process, to enlist their support for the exercise and to request a submission from each Executive.
He will then be available to meet and /or accept a submission from any subgroups within our clubs who wish to be part of the process. Areas that need to be addressed and included in the final report include
· ONE CLUB LEADERSHIP STRUCTURES
· ONE MEMBERSHIP
· ONE INJURY BENEFIT FUND
· ONE FINANCIAL ACCOUNT
· ONE SUPPORTERS GROUP
· ONE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE FOR ALL
· A DETAILED AUDIT OF EXISTING FACILITIES & EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL MEMBERS
· TEAM MANAGEMENT GROUPS
· FIELD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
· JOINT FIXTURES
· PLAYER WELFARE
· HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT & A STRONG BOND
· CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF EXCELLENCE THAT FOSTERS HEALTH & WELLBEING
· PROMOTING VOLUNTEERING
NOTE
NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST
SUBMISSIONS FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES, SUBGROUPS and INDIVIDUALS WELCOME TO rylebilly@gmail.com
ANONYMOUS SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
YOUR VIEWS ABOUT THE INTEGRATION TO ONE AUSTIN STACKS GAA CLUB ARE IMPORTANT AND WILL BE WELCOMED.
PLEASE BE A PART OF THIS HISTORIC JOURNEY
PROVISIONAL TIMELINE
1st March ’25 – 31st May ’25: submissions accepted
1st June ’25 – 31st August ’25: submissions organized
September 2025: interim report
1st October ’25 – 31st December ’25: final report prepared
JANUARY 2026: Presentation of final report
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 .
Club Gym Reopened
Thank you for your patience over the past few weeks as we upgraded our gym to a very high standard. The gym is now reopened to club members. There is a seperate gym fee of 100euro PA. To get gym fob reactivated, one will need to payclub membership, gym membership and complete gym form. Memberships can be paid by instalments. Any queries contact Bernie on 0860767415.
Austin Stacks has fully refurbished our gym, including upgrading the flooring and equipment. We could not have done this without the support of local businesses. For excellent quality material and work we would like to thank PST Sport for sponsoring our 24-meter indoor synthetic grass lane with shockpad.
Austin Stacks wishes to acknowledge the support from the Department of Community and Rural Development and Kerry County Council under the Local Enhancement Programme 2024 for contributing to the gym tiles. The club looks forward to rolling out fitness programmes for women and older men in the coming weeks with support from Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership and Age and Opportunity.
Autin Stacks wishes to thank Cara Credit Union for support with the gym refurbishment.
Austin Stacks would like to extend our gratitude to BBM Security for the complete upgrade of our security and CCTV system in the new gym. We also thank Coakley Electrical Services for the LED Lighting upgrade in the gym.
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.
Mens Senior Credit Union County League Division 1 2025 Fixtures
Rd 1, Weekend March 16th.
Austin Stacks v Killarney Legion.
Rd 2, Weekend March 30th.
Ballymac v Austin Stacks.
Rd 3, Weekend April 6th.
Austin Stacks v Rathmore.
Rd 4, Weekend April 20th.
Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks.
Rd 5, Weekend April 27th.
Glenbeigh-Glencar v Austin Stacks.
Rd 6, Weekend May 11th.
Austin Stacks v Kilcummiin.
Rd 7, Weekend May 18th.
Spa Killarney v Austin Stacks.
Rd 8, Weekend May 25th.
Austin Stacks v Glenflesk.
Rd 9, Weekend June 8th.
Beaufort v Austin Stacks.
Rd 10, Weekend June 22nd.
Austin Stacks v Kerins O’Rahillys.
Rd 11, Weekend July 6th.
Laune Rangers v Austin Stacks.
Mens Senior Credit Union County League Division 5 2025 Fixtures
Rd 1, Weekend March 16th.
Austin Stacks B v Asdee.
Rd 2, Weekend March 30th.
Cromane v Austin Stacks B.
Rd 3, Weekend April 6th.
Austin Stacks B v Fossa B.
Rd 4, Weekend April 20th.
Kilgrvan v Austin Stacks.
Rd 5, Weekend April 27th.
Austin Stacks B v Lispole.
Rd 6, Weekend May 11th.
St Michaels-Foilmore v Austin Stacks B.
Rd 7, Weekend May 18th.
Austin Stacks B v Valentia Young Islanders.
Rd 8, Weekend May 25th.
Scartaglin v Austin Stacks B.
Rd 9, Weekend June 8th.
Austin Stacks B v Laune Rangers B.
Rd 10, Weekend June 22nd.
Gneeveguilla B v Austin Stacks B.
Rd 11, Weekend July 6th.
Austin Stacks B v Dr Crokes B.
Mens Senior Credit Union County League Division 7B 2025 Fixtures
Rd 1, Weekend March 16th.
Kilcummin B v Austin Stacks C.
Rd 2, Weekend March 30th.
Austin Stacks C v Ballymac B.
Rd 3, Weekend April 6th.
Clounmacon v Austin Stacks C.
Rd 4, Weekend April 20th.
Austin Stacks C v Ballydonoghue B.
Rd 5, Weekend April 27th.
Spa Killarney B v Austin Stacks C.
Rd 6, Weekend May 11th.
Austin Stacks C v Na Gaeil B.
Rd 7, Weekend May 18th.
Castleisland Desmonds B v Austin Stacks C.
Rd 8, Weekend May 25th.
TBC
Rd 9, Weekend June 8th.
TBC
Rd 10, Weekend June 22nd.
TBC
Rd 11, Weekend July 6th.
TBC
Minor Club Championship
Austin Stacks will host Kenmare Shamrocks in the Quarter Final stage of the Keanes SuperValu Minor Club Championship on Monday March 3rd at 7pm.
The Quarter Final draw resulted in the following pairings:
Group A
John Mitchels vs Killarney Legion
Austin Stacks vs Kenmare Shamrocks
Ballymac vs Rathmore
Dr. Crokes vs Laune Rangers
Hogan Cup Semi Final
Best of luck to Mercy Mounthawk and especially the Austin Stacks Players, Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy, Cormac Bastible, Daniel Kirby, David Lucid, Gavin Casey, Harry Murphy, James Fisher, Leon O’Connor Sweeney, Paddy Lane, Padraig O’Halloran, Steven Conway when they take on St Patricks from Derry this Saturday in the Hogan Cup Semi Final. The game takes place in Abbotstown, Dublin at 5pm.
Club Lotto (Mon 24TH February)
The numbers drawn were 07-19-27-30.The jackpot of €2000 was not won. Our €20 Winners were, Elaine Kinsella c/o Club, Deirdre Donaghy c/o Club, Jim Gannon c/o Club, Fionn & Donnachadh O’Regan c/o Brendan O’Regan, PJ Foley c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill. 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
Every Step Counts
Thanks to everyone that took part in the Irish life every step counts challenge over the past number of weeks and also to Mike Casey for organising our weekly group walks .
Club Cards
Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9pm sharp.
Club Bar:
This Saturday March 1st we will be hosting a ballad/trad night from 8.30pm with “Beautiful Noise”. All members and musicians are welcome to come along and join in . We also have plenty of live sport this week to keep you entertained this weekend in our 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 6-00pm, Sunday 12-00pm, Monday 7-00pm.
Inter County Update:
The Kerry Mens team came from behind on Sunday to defeat Tyrone by three points in Pomerooy’s Plunkett Park. Austin Stacks Dylan Casey and Joe O’Connor both started the game and both got on the scoresheet with a point each while Armin Heinrich was named on the bench. Next up is Mayo and a trip to Castlebar on Saturday with a throw in time of 3pm.
The Kerry Hurlers were defeated by Donegal in Letterkenny on a score line of 5-14 to 3-16 on Sunday. Kerry host Meath this Saturday at 3-30pm in Austin Stacks Park Tralee.
The Kerry Senior Ladies side made three league wins in a row with thanks to a seven point win away against Tyrone on Sunday. Austin Stacks Aoife Dillane started the game at number 6. Next up is an away game against Mayo on Sunday at 2-30pm.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Tom Healy, Spa Road, Tralee, Kerry.
Bridget McGlynn (née O’Sullivan), Listellick, Tralee, Kerry.
Esther [Margaret] O’Mahony (née Vaughan), Hawley Park, Tralee, Kerry / Ballybunion, Kerry.
Norah McAllen (née Masterson), Dromtacker, Tralee, Kerry.
Doreen Walsh (née Brick) of Strand View, Strand Road, Tralee and formerly of Farmersbridge, Tralee.
Mary (Maureen) Sheehan (née O’Callaghan) , Tralee, Kerry.
Lisa Broderick, The Cloisters, Abbeydorney, Kerry.
Hugh McKenna, Woodlands, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry .
Ted [Timothy] O’Connor, Clonmore Cottages, Boherbee, Tralee, Kerry.
Mary Bowler (née Crean), Tonavane, Tralee, Kerry.