Compiled by Tommy Naughton
QUID GAME
Austin Stacks GAA Fundraising Event
QUID GAME
Friday 25th October 2024
Ballyroe Hotel Tralee @8pm
What is Quid Game?
The Quid Game Fundraising Event is where the thrill of competition meets the spirit of giving! Get ready to be transported into a world of excitement and adrenaline, as you compete in a series of thrilling games.
Each game is designed to challenge your skills and strategy, from the classic Red Light, Green Light game, to the nerve-wrecking Tower of Tension.
So let us provide you with a night of fun and excitement that won’t be forgotten. Get your team together, practice your skills, and get ready for our Quid Game Fundraising Event .
If you are interested in participating please contact Eileen on 0872619023
Mens County League Div 2
Match report by Tommy Naughton
Tuesday night football came to Connolly Park this week for rescheduled Round 7 match between Austin Stacks and Templenoe.
Although Stacks failed to register a score in the final 17 minutes of the game this win was down to a terrific defensive display and an outstanding second quarter which saw the home side registered 3-02.
Stacks started the game brightly and had two wides registered before the opening score of the game came in the eight minute from free from Ferdia O’Brien after Fiachna Mangan was pulled to the ground as Stacks broke quickly on the counter attack. Stacks double their lead four minutes later when Cian Purcell cut inside from the left wing to kick a wonderful point to the delight of the home supporters in front of the clubhouse who were directly behind the kick.
At the start of the second quarter stacks hit their first goal which was the start of a terrific fifteen minutes. Greg Horan took a quick free just inside the half way line on the left wing where he picked out Ferdia O’Brien who quickly gave the ball of to Shane O’Callaghan who in turn quickly flicked the ball over the defence to the on rushing Ronan Shanahan. Ronan faced with the keeper from a tight angle played the ball to the back post where Cian Purcell rose highest to fist the ball home.
Templenoe got their first score after twenty one minutes to make the score 1-02 to 0-01. Jordan Kissane kicked his first point from just outside the 21 yard line after a good period of possession for the Stacks. Two minutes later Cian Purcell got his and Stacks second goal after the Templenoe keeper dropped a high ball into the path of Cian who doesn’t miss chances like that. Cian wasn’t done yet as a minute later he quickly side stepped his marker before flicking the ball over the bar from just inside the 21. Stacks third goal and final score of the first half came in the twenty eight minute after a short kickout from Templenoe was hounded by Jack O’Shea, Shane O’Callaghan and Conor Horan saw Jack force a turnover and Conor was on hand to drive the ball low passed the keeper at the near post.
Half Time ; Austin Stacks 3-04 Templenoe 0-01
Stacks continued from where they left off in the first half with Jordan Kissane kicking his second of the game in the first minute of the second half. Credit to Templenoe who kept trying and kicked two points in the space of 60 seconds , one from play and the second from a free. In the 36th minute Ferdia tapped over a short free after Conor Horan had been fouled. Two minutes later Jordan Kissane received the ball from Ferdia and went at the Templenoe defence with pace before stepping inside for a great score.
Wing back Paul O’Sullivan then got on the score sheet after a great run down the right wing saw Paul getting inside by the endline to punch the ball over the bar. The next score came from the resulting kickout in the 45th minute when Shane O’Callaghan capitalises on a mistake in the Templenoe defence to kick over from distance.
The final 17 minutes including injury time saw Templenoe score 1-01 with the goal coming from a penalty and the point from a free. Stacks failed to scored in the final 17 minutes including injury time and were reduced to 14 men after Ferdia received a straight red card.
Full Time; Austin Stacks 3-09 Templenoe 1-04
This win puts Stacks to the top of Division 2 with one game remaining. The final fixture is fixed to be played on Sunday June 23rd at 2pm in Connolly Park against Na Gaeil where a win will see stacks return to the top division as champions.
Austin Stacks; Ben Quilter, Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea, Barry Walsh, Paul O’Sullivan (0-01), Adam Curran, Ronan Shanahan, Barry Shanahan, Luke Casey, Jordan Kissane (0-03), Greg Horan capt, Fiachna Mangan, Ferdia O’Brien (0-02, 2F), Shane O’Callaghan (0-01), Cian Purcell (2-02).
Subs; Conor Horan (1-00) for Fiachna Mangan (13 mins), Cian Dillane for Barry Shanahan (30 mins), Donnacha Sayers for Greg Horan (42 mins), Wayne Guthrie for Ben Quilter (50 mins), Ciaran O’Connell for Jack O’Shea (50 mins)
Referee; Evan Horan Glenflesk
Mens County League DIV 5 Cup
Our final County League fixture is an away game on SATURDAY June 22ND against Laune Rangers in Killorglin with a throw in time of 7-30pm. All support on the night will be greatly appreciated.
U21 Football Championship;
We will face South Kerry in the Semi Final on Wednesday June 26th in Fitzgerald Stadium at 7pm. Match Day Tickets are availble by Clicking Here
2024 Intermediate Club Championship:
Austin Stacks have been drawn in Group A alongside Glenbeigh-Glencar, An Ghaeltacht & John Mitchels for the 2024 Intermediate Club Championship. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter Final stage.
Our opening fixture will be against John Mitchels at a neutral venue.
All Dates, Times & Venues to be confirmed.
CLUB LOTTO:
This week’s (17th June) Jackpot worth €3650 was not won.
The numbers drawn were 10-19-21-29. The five €20 winners were, Brendan C O’Neill c/o Carmel O’Neill, Bernie Somers c/o The Club, Ricky Moloney c/o The Club, Charles Irwin c/o Carmel O’Neill, Denis McElligott c/o The Club. Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €3700.
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.
Kerry Senior Mens V Meath:
Wll done to done to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey, Paudie (Physio) and the Kerry Seniors who have advanced to the quarter final stage of the All Ireland in two weeks time.
Kerry Senior Ladies v Waterford :
Well done to Aoife, Darragh and the Kerry Senior Ladies team on their All Ireland Series group 2 victory over Waterford in Killarney last Saturday .
Kerry Minors v Derry:
Best of luck to our Kerry Minors Captain Ben, Fionnan, Ronan, Gavin, Ryan, team manager Wayne, Jonathan(goalkeeping coach), Fionnan(physio) and the Kerry team when they take on Derry in the All Ireland Semi Final on Saturday in Mullingar. The game throws in at 1-30pm and will be live on TG4.
Club Cards
Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9pm sharp.
Club Bar:
We have plenty of live sport this week to keep you entertained. The main sporting highlights this weekend will see our mens Senior team hosting Na Gaeil in the last match of the County League plus more from EURO 2024. 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.
Sympathy:
Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently,
Roisīn Murphy of Glenbeigh & formerly of Derrylea. The Murphy family’s association with Austin Stacks goes back to the 1970’s when Pat Murphy served as juvenile chairman & also Club vice chair during a period of great success in the club. Pat & Roisin remained great supporters of the club down through the years and regularly travelled from their home in Glenbeigh to support the senior team in particular. Sincere condolences to Pat, Yvonne , and to Maurice, Enda & Dara who all played for the club at underage level.
Eileen Murphy nee Hannafin of Ballyard, Tralee, mother of Fionnoula, Tadhg, Judy, Deirdre, Oonagh & Conal. Mother in Law of Canice Walsh and grandmother to Austin Stacks footballer Shane Walsh.
Teddy Lynch of Killeen Road, Tralee. Joe Butler Gortnaleaha, Kielduff, Tralee.
Arthur Hogan of Rathclaren, Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly Hogans, The Square, Tralee.
Finbarr Drinan Duntaheen Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Late of Tralee.
Katie Quinn, Maugha, Lyreacrompane, Listowel.
Elizabeth (Liz) Dalton (née Foley) (RGN,RM) of Ballynoneen, Asdee and formerly of Knockanish, The Spa, Tralee.