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Sports-24/10/12

Athea United Soccer

FIXTURES

Saturday, October 27th

U/10s away to Mountcollins at 11.30am

U/14s home to Shountrade at 11.30am

Sunday, October 28th

Junior As away to Kildimo Utd at 2.30pm

Junior Bs away to Kilcornan B at 2.30pm

Monday, October 29th

U/10s home to Kildimo Utd at 11.30am

ATHEA UTD TRAINING TIMES

U/10s on Thursdays 6 to 7.15pm

U/14s on Mondays 6 to 7pm.

U/12s on Wednesdays 7 to 8pm.

Junior As & Bs Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm

(All players confirm with relevant managers)

ATHEA UTD / ADRENALIN SPORTS

Athea Utd AFC in conjunction with Adrenalin Sport are pleased to announce details of some news that will be of interest to all the players in the club. Currently we are distributing Discount Cards from Adrenalin Sports to all our players. The Discount Cards allows you to a 15% reduction off all regular stock at any of its outlets in Abbeyfeale (Main Street) or in Newcastle West (Upper Maiden Street or Lower Maiden Street). In addition the Discount Card allows you a 10% reduction on any sale stock in either outlets. So we would urge players that are looking to at purchasing any sports attire to support the local Adrenalin Sports outlets.

LAST MAN STANDING

We completed week five of our last man standing competition at the weekend. Again we had a number of fallers with 18 now out of the running, 12 went on Saturday with the bulk been let down by the Gunners while 5 on Everton and 1 on Newcastle went on Sunday.

As it stands we have just over 90 still in with a chance of winning the prize money. We are now down to the nitty gritty with as now its straight knockout on a week to week basis.

SYMPATHY

Athea Utd would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the family of the late Michael Reidy, Glenagower, Athea who passed away at the weekend. May The Light Of Heaven Be His.

ATHEA UTD LOTTERY RESULTS FOR

OCTOBER 22nd

The results of our weekly lottery draw for Monday, October 22nd at White’s Bar are as follows

Jackpot was €5,900. Numbers drawn 5, 14, 21, 23.

No jackpot winner.
Lucky dips to Willie Cleary, Templeathea. Gearoid Keane, Duagh. Rachel & Mary, Gaelside. Chris Brouder, Brucon House, Athea. Tom & Jack O’Grady c/o Brown Joe’s.
Sellers Agatha & Clare Ryan.
New jackpot will be €6000 on Monday, October 29th at Donie’s Bar.

Athea GAA

Results

U21 A West Championship

Feale Rangers 1-08 Ballysteen 1-06.

Old Photographs

The Club are currently collecting old photographs, match programmes, match reports etc. If anyone has any of these items from any decade we would appreciate if you would contact a club member. We will make a copy and return the originals. It is hoped to display the items in the meeting room. For more details please contact Denis Collins 087-2957387. Lal Browne 087-2725404 or John Hunt 087-7875378.

 

Athea Coiste na nÓg

U10 Parish league winners Team Limerick. Captain Luke Gleeson, Eoin O’ Shea, Sarah O’ Connor, Jack Hunt, Adam Byrne, Daire O’ Shea & Evan Wallace

 

Matches:

U10 Parish League:

All roads led to Páirc na nGael as four teams battled it out for the title of U10 Parish league winners. Anticipation was high and the excitement was building from early in the week as Limerick, Kerry, Mayo and Donegal prepared to do battle on a beautiful Saturday evening for football. All 26 players that took part played out of their skin on the day. The high fielding, the soloing, the score taking and the tenacity of the tackling would have to be seen to be believed, such was the level of skill on display.

After the first round of matches in which Limerick played Kerry and Mayo played Donegal it was all square as amazingly both matches ended in a draw. Limerick 3-6(11), Kerry 3-2(11) and Mayo 2-4(10) Donegal 2-4(10).

In the second round, a strong second half performance saw Limerick beat a spirited Mayo team 3-6(15) to 1-2(5). In the other match Donegal just edged out Kerry with a late goal 4-0(12) to 2-4(10). So it was all to play for going into the final round. Limerick had a great win over Donegal 2-8(14) to 1-0(3) which saw them into the final. And Kerry edged out Mayo 2-2(8) to 0-0 to leave them level on points with Donegal but in a count back of scores it was Kerry who advanced to the final on points difference.

A large crowd now surrounded the pitch in anticipation of a great final between these two young teams and they were not to be disappointed as Limerick, Captained by Luke Gleeson, and Kerry, Captained by Eoin Sheahan, put their hearts and souls into the game. Parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters were on their toes and cheering loudly when ever a point or goal was scored. Both managers were pacing up and down the side line as it was end to end stuff from start to finish. When Tim Somers blew the final whistle it was Limerick who had emerged victorious on a score line of Limerick 2-2(8) to Kerry’s 0-4(4).

As we looked back over the tournament, outstanding performances for each and everyone of the boys and girls was a joy to behold. It was a delight to see the determination from players Amy Ryan, Laura Dalton, Michael Tierney, Brandon Finucane, Pierce O’Brien, Sarah Scanlon & Meadhbh Donovan come to the fore. Outstanding marking by Paraic Enright, Jack Hunt, Luke Gleeson, Gavin Ambrose, Nicola Scanlon, Aidan Curry, Danny Brady, Adam Byrne & Rhys Kiely was a force to be reckoned with. There was scores a plenty the pick of which were a 45 from Sarah O’ Connor, fantastic goals from Daire O’Shea, Eoin Sheahan & Alex McEldowney. Long distance points from Eoin O’Shea, Andrew O’Riordan and some brilliant saves from goalies Evan Wallace, Thomas McEnery, TJ Hunt & Colin Broderick.

Limerick Captain Luke Gleeson was presented with the shield by Chairman Paul Curry and Kerry Captain Eoin Sheahan was presented with the runners up trophy. All the boys and girls received medals and treats for their valiant efforts to cap off a fantastic feast of football and entertainment for the huge crowd that attended. All the parents received light refreshments afterwards in the Clubhouse. A big thank you to our referees Derek Byrne and Tim Somers who did a brilliant job. We would like to thank all those who brought treats on the day and to everyone that helped out. It is great to see the Club spirit growing with each year that goes by. Teams on the day were:

Fundraising Calendar:

This year the club will be producing a new 12 page calendar to help raise funds for the club. We are still looking for sponsorship to help produce the calendar. If anyone or business is interested in sponsoring a page it will cost just €30, please contact John Hunt on 087-9692105 or Jacqueline on 086-0670091 for further details.

Sympathy

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Michael & Padraig Reidy and the Reidy Family on the passing of Michael (Mick) Reidy. May he rest in peace.

 

U10 parish league team Limerick: Sarah O’Connor, Adam Byrne, Daire O’Shea, Eoin O’Shea, Luke Gleeson, Jack Hunt and Evan Wallace with manager David O’Connor

 

U10 Parish League Runners up Team Kerry Captain Eoin Sheahan, Paraic Enright, Meadhbh Donovan, Michael Tierney, Amy Ryan & Thomas McEnery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U10 parish league Team Donegal: Sarah Scanlon, Pierce O’ Brien, Laura Dalton, Alex McEldowney, Colin Broderick, Gavin Ambrose and Brandon Finucane with Manager  Turlough O’ Brien

 

 

 

 

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News-17/10/12

 

Tommy White, Captain, presenting Martin Doyle, Ned Mahony and Paul Stack with the hampers they won at Athea Golf Society’s competition in Ballybunion last Saturday.

The Gathering

A public meeting to plan events for The Gathering in Limerick will take place in The Strand Hotel, Limerick on 23rd October, 2012 from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. 

More than 200 members of the public attended a public meeting in Adare last month to share their ideas and views on possible events for The Gathering 2013. This further meeting in the Strand Hotel will offer an opportunity for those who couldn’t attend the Adare event to learn more about The Gathering and how they can become involved.

 

Athea Parish Journal

It’s that time of the year again when we ask all clubs, organisations and  individuals to please submit their contributions for the journal. Where at all possible we ask that all material be e-mailed ([email protected]) or sent on disk to facilitate early publication of journal. Photos can be dropped in to the office at C.D. Printing, The deadline for receipt of material is October 31st.  

Charity Concert  in Aid of Pieta House– 31st October at The Pavilion, Red Cow Moran Hotel

Artists from across the Irish Music Industry are coming together for one night only at The Pavillion, Red Cow Moran Hotel, Dublin – in aid of Pieta House Suicide and Self Harm Crisis Centre.

The evening, organised by Tom Moran of the Bewley’s & Moran Hotel Group, is full of talent from across the Irish Music Scene. The event follows a recent 250KM sponsored walk from Limerick to Dublin, which Tom Moran and his fellow “tomathoners”completed to raise awareness and funds for Pieta House.  Mr Moran was joined by Brendan Grace, Pat Shortt and Ronnie Delaney on the walk and raised over €100,000, this will be presented to Pieta House on the night.

Tickets only 20 with proceeds going to Pieta House Suicide and Self Harm Crisis Centre

Inclusive packages available at the Red Cow Moran Hotel

For bookings/enquiries contact the Red Cow Booking Office at 014593650 or by e-mail  [email protected]

Confirmed Acts

The Conquerors  – backing Band

Paschal Mooney & Eddie Rowley – co-hosts

Dickie Rock, TR Dallas, Red Hurley

Mary Byrne- X Factor Finalist,

Gerry Carney – who wrote ‘Paddy’

Don Mescall – who has written and produced a song with Aslan for Pieta House

Shay Healy – who wrote ‘What’s another Year’ for Johnny Logan

Puca- up and coming young Ballad Group (5 ‘twenty something’s’ including Ronnie Drew’s nephew)

Kayleigh Cullinan – 16 year Soprano singer.

Daragh McGann – classical tenor.

Brendan Grace, June Rodgers.

Other ‘hopeful acts’ – awaiting confirmation

Brian Kennedy, The Sawdoctors, Paul Harrington & Charlie McGetigan , Paddy Cole, Johnny Logan, Mick Flavin and Big Tom

 

 

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Kathleen’s Corner-17/10/12

Sincere congratulations to Ellen O’Connor, daughter of Jim and Josephine, Gortnagross who was married on Friday last to Patrick Mulcahy, son of Bridget and the late Ted of Abbeyfeale and grandson of Jim Larkin and his good wife in Clash. A great day was enjoyed by everyone at the Devon Inn.

I better congratulate my own daughter Emma who got engaged over the weekend to Dave Mulvihill of Barragougeen, Moyvane. 

Sympathy is extended to Donie Lyons of Colbert Street on the death last week of his mother Ellen. Sincere sympathy also goes to Pauline Kelleghan of Knocknagorna on the sudden death of her brother Seamus Smyth in Navan. ‘May they rest in peace’

Well, as I stated in last week’s corner, things are quietening down with the onset of winter and Night Classes are “Popping Up” everywhere enticing people to take on a hobby. Hobbies it is said “Are a great Boost” to one’s health and are considered one of the best ways of dealing with pressure, boosting our physical as well as mental wellbeing.  Certain activities such as fishing and gardening are being used by health experts to help patients with mental illness or brain wasting “Huntington’s Disease”.

Knitting’- it has been proved has a major impact in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and has a calming effect on people who take up the hobby. Dancing – with an ageing population the bone wasting disease OSTEOPOROSIS is on the increase. One of the best ways to build strong bones is through dancing. Gardening– it is said is good for love life and 30 minutes of gardening could help men from becoming impotent. Singing – Singing is becoming very popular because of its stress burning properties. Singing, it’s proved, lowers Blood Pressure triggers memory in Alzheimer’s sufferers and makes you live longer.  Fishing – a spot of Fishing is the perfect antidote to the pressures of life it gives people confidence and a lift of mood. Drawing –    “Art Therapy” is a useful way to help cancer patients especially children cope with their condition. Horse riding Horse Riding may be a more risky hobby than knitting, yet it can have extensive health benefits. Saddling up and getting out and about is widely used for children with physical disabilities- such as Cerebral Palsy. Surfingwhich has become very popular in Ireland boosts morale, confidence, self-esteem and helps post traumatic stress.

 

 

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