Compiled by Tommy Naughton
Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship Quarter Final
Saturday 30th August 2025
Austin Stacks v Rathmore
Venue: Austin Stacks Park
Throw-in 7pm
Match Report by Tommy Naughton
Austin Stacks’ journey in this year’s Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship came to an end on Saturday at a windswept Austin Stacks Park, as Rathmore staged a dramatic late comeback to secure their place in the last four.
First Half
Austin Stacks made the most of the strong wind at their backs in the opening half, racing into an early lead. Paddy Lane opened the scoring within the first minute and followed up with a two-pointer just three minutes later. Cian Purcell added another point before raising the green flag after a well-worked move involving David Fitzmaurice, giving the Rockies a commanding 1-04 to 0-00 lead after sixteen minutes.
Greg Horan added another point for Stacks, but despite their dominance, wides began to mount and they failed to add to their tally for the remainder of the half. Rathmore took advantage in the closing stages, with John Moynihan, Ciaran Collins, and Alan Dineen all pointing to reduce the deficit to five at the break.
Half Time: Austin Stacks 1-05 Rathmore 0-03
Second Half
Rathmore started the second half brightly, with Shane Ryan converting a two-pointer free within three minutes of the restart. Paddy Lane responded for Stacks, but Brendan O’Keeffe’s two-pointer brought Rathmore right back into contention, narrowing the gap to just two points.
Austin Stacks steadied themselves with points from Cian Purcell, Daniel Kirby, and a Paddy Lane free, but Rathmore struck back in the fourteenth minute when Brian Friel found the net. Friel added another point moments later, leaving just one between the sides.
Paddy Lane stepped up for Stacks, kicking three unanswered points to restore a four-point cushion as the game entered its final ten minutes. However, Rathmore finished strongly, outscoring their opponents by 1-04 to 0-01 in the closing stages.
Mark Ryan and Mark Reen chipped in with points for Rathmore, and although Lane added another for Stacks, the game’s turning point came when Rathmore were awarded a penalty. Ciaran Collins made no mistake from the spot, levelling the contest with three minutes remaining.
Paul Murphy and a Shane Ryan free in the dying moments sealed the win for Rathmore, who advance to the semi-finals at the expense of Austin Stacks.
Full Time: Austin Stacks 1-13 Rathmore 2-12
Teams
Austin Stacks:
Michael Tansley; Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea, Niall Fitzmaurice; Armin Heinrich, Dylan Casey, Ronan Shanahan; Joe O’Connor, David Fitzmaurice; Darragh O’Brien, Conor Horan, Greg Horan (0-01); Sean Quilter, Cian Purcell (1-02), Paddy Lane (0-09, 1 two-pointer free, 0-2 frees).
Subs: Daniel Kirby (0-01) for Conor Horan (ht), Fiachna Mangan for Sean Quilter (ht), Colm Browne for David Fitzmaurice (40), Luke Casey for Darragh O’Brien (49), Ferdia O’Brien for Niall Fitzmaurice (60).
Rathmore:
Shane Ryan (0-03, 1 two-pointer free, 0-01 ’45); T O’Doherty, D Murphy, Brendan O’Keeffe (0-02, 1 two-pointer); Alan Dineen (0-01), C Dineen, F Holohan; Andrew Moynihan, Cathal Ryan; Brian Friel (1-01), Paul Murphy (0-01), D Rahilly; John Moynihan (0-01), Ciaran Collins (1-01, 1-00 penalty), P Moynihan.
Subs: F Murphy for P Moynihan (27), Mark Reen (0-01) for J Moynihan (45), Mark Ryan (0-01) for Rahilly (45), C O’Connor for Holohan (49), T Holohan for O’Doherty (56).
Referee: B Griffin (Clounmacon)
Mens Garveys Supervalu Senior County Championship
Dates for the 2025 County Championship are
Round 1, Sept 19/20/21 Divisional Round
St Kieran’s v East Kerry
St Brendan’s v Mid Kerry
South Kerry v West Kerry
Round 2, Sept 27/28 Losing Divisional/Group teams from Rd 1 and North Kerry.
Round 3, Oct 4/5 Winners from Rd 1 & Rd 2 and 9 senior club teams (Austin Stacks, Dingle, Dr Crokes, Kenmare Shamrocks, Milltown/Castlemaine, Na Gaeil, Rathmore, Spa Killarney, Templenoe). Open draw for the two byes into Q/F, Open draw for remaining 6 matches (avoid repeat pairings from round 1 & 2).
Quarter Finals, Oct 11/12, Open draw avoid repeat pairings where possible.
Semi Finals, Oct 18/19, Open Draw.
Final, Oct 26th (Brough forward from original date of Nov 2nd due to Kerry All Ireland Winners Holiday on Oct 27th).
Lee Strand Tralee/St Brendan’s Board Junior League Final
Austin Stacks Men’s B team will face Kerins O’Rahillys B team in this years league final. The date, time and venue are yet to be confirmed.
Mens Kerry GAA Molyneaux Cup
Draw to take place September 7th
Teams;
Austin Stacks B
Dr. Crokes B
Fossa B
Glenflesk B
Laune Rangers B
Rathmore B
2 Groups of 3.
Rd 1: 13th September
Rd 2: 20th September
Rd 3: 27th September
Each club has 1 home, 1 away and 1 bye .
Group Winners play in Cup Final (04th October)
Group Runners up play in Shield Final (04th October)
Mens Kerry GAA Cahill Cup
Draw to take place on September 7th.
Teams;
Austin Stacks C
Annascaul
Ballymacelligott
Castlegregory
Currow
Listry
Moyvane
Spa Killarney
4 x Quarter Finals First Drawn Team at Home (13th/20th September).
QF winners play in Cup Semi Finals (20*/27 September).
QF losers play in Shield Semi Finals (20*/27th September).
SF Winners play in Cup/Shield Finals (27th September / 4th October).
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
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 Lotto (Mon 1st September)
The numbers drawn were were 05-11-20-27. The jackpot of €2350 was not won. The five €20 Winners were Patrick & Siobhan Flynn c/o Club, Lorraine Healy c/o Club, Carmel o’Neill c/o Club, Brendan O’Riordan c/o John O’Riordan, Mikey Collins c/o Club. Next draw is on Monday September 8th at 7.30pm and the jackpot will be €2400. 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 12-00pm.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Thomas Corridan of Annaghlawn, Blennerville Tralee and formerly Killahan, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry
Patrick Russell of Shanakill, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Robert (Bob, Robbie) Parker, Fenit Island, Tralee, Kerry.
Colm Phelan of Hillview Drive, Caherslee, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly Port Laoise, Co. Laois.
Helen Walsh (née Harrington), Tobar Naofa, Tralee, Kerry.
Andrew Greaney of Connolly Park and formerly Basin View, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Jason Carroll, Rock Park Avenue, Tralee, Kerry.
Eileen Fitzgerald, Garrywilliam,Maharees, Castlegregory, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry.
Mary O’Loughlin, Manor West, Tralee, Kerry / Knockmore, Mayo.