Austin Stacks 0-10 John Mitchels 0-6
Match report from Tim Tiger Slattery
Played in heavy conditions with a downpour just before the game started and tricky wind conditions did not make it ideal for a good game of football.
Mitchels opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a point from Darragh Cunnane and Darragh converted two Mitchels frees in the 8th & 9th minute to increase Mitchels lead to 3 points,George Bastible with another point from play put Mitchels 4 points up.
Donagh McKivergan had Stacks opening point from play in the 20th minute,and Donagh had two more points before half time one from a free after a foul on Adam Curran and one play to leave a point between the sides at Half time.
Half Time Score John Mitchels 0-4 Austin Stacks 0-3
Darragh Cunnane from a free early in the second half had Mitchels two points ahead only for a Greg Horan point from a pass from Paul O’Sullivan and David Mannix with a pointed free levelled the match in the 11th minute of the second half.
Donagh McKivergan with a point from a free after David Mannix was fouled and shortly afterwards Eoghan Carroll from play made it a two point game.
David Mannix from a Greg pass increased Stacks lead and within a minute Greg from a David pass pointed to make it a four point game.
Niall Fitzmaurice after a great run upfield passed to David Mannix for another Stacks point and just before the end Alan O’Donoghue from a free had Mitchels second point of the half.
Austin Stacks Team: Wayne Guthrie,Luke Chester,Jack O’Shea,Niall Fitzmaurice,Luke Casey,Adam Curran,Eoghan Carroll (0-1),Greg Horan Capt (0-2),Ciaran O’Connell,Donagh McKivergan (0-4,2f),Cillian Litchfield,Conor Horan,Conor Myers,Shane O’Callaghan,Noah Townsend.
Subs; David Mannix (0-3,1f) for Cillian Litchfield,Paul O’Sullivan for Ciaran O’Connell,Fiachna Mangan for Noah Townsend,Jordan Kissane for Conor Myers,Cian Dillane for Shane O’Callaghan.
Referee; Billy O’Shea Keel
Man of the Match; Luke Chester
Next up is a home fixture against Kenmare Shamrocks provisionally fixed for Sunday April 21st at 2pm.
County League DIV 5A; Austin Stacks B 2-06 Asdee GAA 1-09
Well done to our Senior B team who still remain unbeaten after three games of the county league. On sunday we trailed Asdee at half time on a scoreline of 1-06 to 0-03 but after a tremendous fight back we came away with a point and in the end could have even snatched a win.
Next up is an away agame against Gneeveguliia B team provisionally fixed for 2pm on Sunday April 21st.
Development League Div 3:
Our Mens Senior C team start their league campaign on Saturday evening away to Reenard with a throw in time of 6-00pm. Best of luck to all the players and management for the season ahead.
1980 Minor County Championship Reunion:
On Saturday night April 6th we held a night to celebrate our 1980 Minor County Championship winning team in our clubhouse.
A fantastic night was enjoyed by All, with some players & families coming from as far away as Australia and the UK for the great Occasion.
Click Here to view a picture gallery from Saturday night.
2024 Intermediate Club Championship:
U21 Football Championship:
The Kerry GAA U21 Football Championship is provisionally fixed to start on the week starting Monday May 20th. The opening round draw is to take place next week. Keep an eye here and our our Social media pages for more updates.
2024 Membership:
The deadline to pay your club Membership for 2024 was Sunday March 31st. No player can play now if they don’t have their membership paid. Please pay online through the club website austinstacks.ie or through foireann.com. Any queries please contact Bernie on 086 0767415.
CLUB LOTTO:
This week’s (8th April) Jackpot worth €3150 was not won. ‘
The numbers drawn were 05-09-11-32.. The five €20 winners were, Joan Moran, c/o The Club, Jerry Carroll, c/o The Club, Clare Cassidy, c/o The Club, Desmond O’Connell, c/o Online, Deirdre McCarthy, c/o Carmel O’Neill. Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €3200.
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 Vs Cork:
Tickets for the Munster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final – Kerry versus Cork at 4pm on Saturday April 20th in Fitzgerald Stadium are on sale since Wednesday April 10th at THIS LINK and at participating Centra and Supervalu outlets.
Kerry U20’s Vs Clare:
Well done to club players Daniel Kirby, Michael Tansley & Paddy Lane who all played in Kerry’s first round win in the U20 Munster Championship on Wednesday night. Kerry are away to Cork in Round 2 next Wednesday April 14th in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 7pm.
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 weekend to keep you entertained including coverage from every round of The Masters. 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,
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.
Maura McMahon Rock St, Thomas Lydon Clash West, Cecil Tiernan, Tony Hennessy Hawley Pk,Michael White O’Rahillys Villas, Judy Barry Lismore, Michael O’Sullivan Marian Pk,
John Mulhall The Kerries, Kay Edwards St. Brendans Pk.