Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks Power Past Milltown/Castlemaine to Reach Quarter Finals
Garvey’s SuperValu Senior County Football Championship
Austin Stacks v Milltown/Castlemaine
Saturday 4th October 2025
Venue Austin Stacks Park
Throw In 5-00pm
By Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks marked their return to the Senior County Championship with a commanding performance at Austin Stacks Park on Saturday evening, securing a comprehensive victory over Milltown/Castlemaine. It was the club’s first Senior Championship outing since 2022, and with nine starting Championship debutants in the lineup and two more introduced from the bench, the youthful Rockies side delivered a fantastic display.
First Half Dominance
Playing with a gale-force wind from Storm Amy at their backs, Stacks wasted no time asserting control. Although Milltown/Castlemaine’s Eanna O’Connor opened the scoring from a free, Joe O’Connor immediately responded, fielding the kickout and slotting over a two-pointer. Daniel Kirby and Brendan Casey traded scores before Stacks took complete command.
Over the next 24 minutes, the home side produced a devastating scoring burst, registering 3-20 without reply. Points from Paddy Lane, Cian Purcell, Ben Murphy, and Eoghan Carroll set the tone, followed by two-pointers from Daniel Kirby and Jordan Kissane. The first goal arrived in the 17th minute when a move involving Purcell and Ronan Shanahan ended with Lane’s fisted effort coming back off the crossbar, allowing Purcell to finish from close range.
Lane added a two-pointer before netting Stacks’ second goal after fine interplay with Purcell. Kirby struck another two-pointer before Ben Murphy’s pinpoint pass found Niall Fitzmaurice unmarked at the back post to fist home the third goal. Further two-pointers from Kissane, Heinrich, Lane, and Kissane again left Stacks with an extraordinary 30-point lead at the break.
Half Time: Austin Stacks 3-23 Milltown/Castlemaine 0-02
Despite the deficit, Milltown/Castlemaine showed admirable spirit in the second half, outscoring Stacks and refusing to fold. O’Connor again opened the scoring with a free, adding a two-pointer and another point soon after. Dara Hogan converted a short-range free before Lane registered Stacks’ first score of the half.
Armin Heinrich powered through for a fine point, followed by a Brendan Casey free. Goal-Keeper Michael Tansley ventured forward to land a superb long-range free into the wind, while Shanahan added another point. Hogan responded with a two-pointer for Milltown/Castlemaine, who continued to press.
Further scores from O’Connor, Wren and Gavin Horan reduced the margin before substitute Jack Murphy struck Stacks’ fourth goal, blasting past the advancing goalkeeper. Late points from Kissane and Purcell were answered by two more two-pointers from O’Connor before the final whistle.
Full Time: Austin Stacks 4-29 Milltown/Castlemaine 0-17
Austin Stacks will be pleased with their return to senior championship action, particularly the first-half display that showcased their attacking depth and composure. However, the second-half response from Milltown/Castlemaine and the influence of the strong wind serve as reminders that tougher challenges await in the quarter finals.
AUSTIN STACKS: M Tansley (1f); C Griffin, L Casey, N Fitzmaurice (1-00); E Carroll (0-01), A Heinrich 0-3 (1tp), R Shanahan (0-01); J O’Connor 0-2 (tp), B Murphy (0-01); C Horan, D Kirby 0-5 (2tp), M O’Donnell; J Kissane 0-7 (3tp), C Purcell 1-2 (0-1f), P Lane 1-6 (1tpf, 1tp, 0-1f),.
Subs: C Browne for Murphy (44), G Horan for C Horan (44), J Murphy (1-00) for Lane (50), B O’Sullivan for O’Donnell (50), J Nagle for Fitzmaurice (55).
MILLTOWN/CASTLEMAINE: C Leane; A Dinham, P Wren (0-01), S Roche; A Kelliher, D Roche, J O’Connor; M Lynch, D Dennehy; D Quirke, B Casey 0-2 (0-1f), D O’Neill; D Hogan 0-3 (0-1f, 1tp), E O’Connor 0-10 (0-4fs, 3tpf), C Moriarty.
Subs: G Horan (0-01) for Lynch (ht), K Kerins for Quirke (40), C O’Connor for Dennehy (42), K O’Carroll for S Roche (44), S Hogan for O’Neill (50).
Referee: E Moriarty (Dingle)
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Garvey’s SuperValu Senior Football County Championship Quarter Final
Austin Stacks will face Kenmare Shamrocks in the Quarter Final of the Garvey’s SuperValu Senior Football County Championship. The game will be played in Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday October 11th with a throw in time of 4pm. Hopefully the rockie faithfull will come out to cheer on the lads and help them get over the line in what will be a very close encounter.
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Mens Garveys Supervalu Senior County Championship
Dates and Matches for the 2025 County Championship are
Round 1,
South Kerry 1-15 West Kerry 1-17
St Brendan’s 0-14 Mid Kerry 2-18
St Kieran’s 1-10 East Kerry 2-18
Round 2,
South Kerry 4-20 St Brendans 1-26
North Kerry 3-16 St Kierans 2-16
Round 3,
Templenoe 1-10 East Kerry 3-23 .
Austin Stacks 4-29 Milltown/Castlemaine 0-17 .
Dr Crokes 0-15 Mid Kerry 3-08 .
Dingle 2-19 Na Gaeil 1-13
South Kerry 3-13 Spa Killarney 3-18 .
Kenmare Shamrocks 4-15 North Kerry 1-12 .
Bye. Rathmore
Bye. West Kerry
Quarter Finals,
Rathmore v East Kerry, 2-00pm Sat Oct 11th Fitzgerald Stadium.
Austin Stacks v Kenmare Shamrocks, 4-00pm Sat Oct 11th Fitzgerald Stadium.
Spa Killarney v Mid Kerry, 1-30pm Sun Oct 12th Austin Stacks Park.
West Kerry v Dingle, 3-30pm Sun Oct 12th Austin Stacks Park.
Semi Finals, Oct 18/19, Open Draw, Neutral Venues.
Final, Oct 26th , Neutral Venue.(Brough forward from original date of Nov 2nd due to Kerry All Ireland Winners Holiday on Oct 27th).
All games up to and including the Semi Finals will be winner on the day. The Final will go to a replay in the event of a draw.
Mens Kerry GAA Molyneaux Cup Final
Sunday 5th October
Austin Stacks v Dr Crokes
Venue: Connolly Park
Throw-in 3pm
By Tim Slattery
Austin Stacks twenty four year wait continues after Dr Crokes won their 12th Molyneaux Cup’s in a row,Sean Coppinger has won a total of 11 medals in the process.
Brendan Falvey from a free had Crokes in front after seven minutes and Noah Townsend had Stacks level five minutes later.
Mikey Casey with two in a row points and Ryan O’Donoghue with a point left one point between the sides.
Dr Crokes had three in a row points from Liam Kelliher with two and Mikey Casey making it a four point game.
Ryan O’Driscoll pulled one back for Stacks only for Dara O’Shea with a 2ptf and Mikey Casey with another leaving six points between the sides.
Half Time Dr Crokes 0-9 Austin Stacks 0-3
Chris Doncel with a point and a Liam Kelliher goal for Crokes made it a ten point game five minutes into the second half.
Stacks from a Colin Myers free and two goals within a minute one a fine individual Ryan O’Donoghue goal and an Og made it a three point game
1-10 to 2-4 after nine minutes.
Crokes added four unanswered points from Chris Doncel,Dara O’Shea free, Chris Doncel and Dara O’Shea with nine minutes remaining.
Stacks were unlucky with two goal bound chances cleared off the line but got two consolation points from Ryan O’Driscoll and Conor Myers near the end.
Full Time Dr Crokes 1-14 Austin Stacks 2-6
Austin Stacks Team: Brian Horgan,Rory O’Connell,Sean Og Brosnan,Luke Chester,Sean Heaslip,Padraig O’Halloran,Fionan Ryan,Dara Barry Walsh,Joe Reidy,Gavin Casey,James Fisher,Noah Townsend (0-1),Pat McCarthy Capt,Gearoid Fitzgerald,Ryan O’Driscoll (1-3).Dr Crokes Og.
Subs Joey Nagle for Dara Barry Walsh,Conor Myers (0-2,1f),John Murphy for Padraig O’Halloran
Dr Crokes Team: Kacpar Robek,Cillian Hickey,Paddy Foley,Sean Koppinger,Erin Moloney,Brendan Coppinger,Brendan Falvey (0-1f),Neil O’Carroll,Adam Byrne,
Chris Doncel (0-3),Dara O’Shea (0-4,2ptf,1f)Liam Kelliher (1-2,1f),Cian O’Neill Capt,Mikey Casey (0-4),James Kelly.
Subs Cathal Kelly for Mikey Casey,Jack Lynch for James Kelly,Aodhan Burns for Cian O’Neill.
Referee; Connie O’Connor Glenbeigh/Glencar
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Footballer Of The Year Nomination
Congratulations to Joe O’Connor on his Footballer Of The Year Nomination from all at the Austin Stacks GAA Club.
Austin Stacks GAA Club 2027
Billy Ryle, Club Vice-Chairman was delighted to present the INTERIM REPORT on the integration of Austin Stacks Ladies Gaelic Football Association Club and Austin Stacks Hurling and Football Club into Austin Stacks GAA Club from 2027 at a meeting of members of both clubs at our Connolly Park facilities on Monday night, 22nd September. It’s an exciting time for both clubs as we plan towards becoming a single unit based on equality, inclusion, respect and togetherness. The Interim Report generated a very positive discussion and the enthusiasm for a successful integration was very evident from the many constructive contributions that were made by those present. Billy will now proceed to write the FINAL REPORT on integration which he hopes to have completed later in the year for presentation to both clubs at a joint meeting of members. Sincere thanks to Éamonn O Reilly who was an excellent Chairman on this historic occasion and to Colm Mangan, who was a very efficient Recording Secretary.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
All members and visitors PLEASE RESPECT THE CLUB RULE.
Dogs (other than assistance or guide dogs) whether they are on a lead or not, are NOT ALLOWED on any part of the Club Grounds in Connolly Park which includes all Walkways, all Car Parking areas or any of the playing and training pitches due to Health and Saethy Concerns.
Example of dog fouling are increasing on the grounds and this leads to heightened infection risks for all teams playing and other patrons using our facilities.
Austin Stacks GAA Club App
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Club Lotto (Mon 6th October)
The numbers drawn were were 11-22-27-29. The jackpot of €2600 was not won. The five €20 Winners were Fiachna Mangan c/o Club, Fionn & Donnachadh O’Regan c/o Brendan, Brian Kelliher c/o Club, Liam Maher c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill, Jerry Ryan c/o Carmel Quilter O’Neill. Next draw is on Monday October 13th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2650. 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
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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 3-45pm, Sunday 12-00pm.
Friday Nights Pool Lives Competition – Get Ready To Cue Up For Pool Lives Tournament, Kicking Off Friday 5th September And Rolling Through To 31st October.
The Top Sharks Every Friday Will Hustle Their Way To The Grand Finals In October For A Shot At The BIG Prize!
Break off Every Friday at 9pm.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Maurice Curtin, Chicago and formerly Caherslee, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Mabel Giltinan (née Macdowall), Ballincollig, Cork / Cork City, Cork / Tralee, Kerry.
Caroline Deady Bergin, Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tralee, Kerry / Laois.
Frank Daly, Caherslee, Tralee, Kerry.
Breda Dunne (née Curneen), Skerries, Dublin / Fairview, Dublin / Tralee, Kerry.
Ann Boyle, Upper Rock Street, Tralee, Kerry.
Joe Taylor, Tralee, Kerry / Moyasta, Clare.