Athea Utd Soccer

SOCCER CAMP UNDERWAY 

Last Monday, July 23^rd The SportsDirect.com FAI Soccer Camp at The Vales, hosted by Athea Utd  got underway in good weather conditions. For the third time the camp was sold out with 100 participants beginning a fun week of learning skills and making friends. All participants on the camp receive an exclusive kit (comprising of jersey, shorts and socks), backpack, football and a certificate of attendance. All coaches on all camps FAI accredited and Garda Vetted as well as having all other courses done which are relevant to the welfare of all participants attending the soccer camps. The camp is under the direction of head coach Dayle Danaher with eight coaches on hand to deliver a fun week to the kids.

ATHEA UTD LOTTERY RESULTS FOR MONDAY, JULY 23^rd            
The results of our weekly lottery draw for Monday, July 23^rd are as follows –
Jackpot was €12,200. Numbers drawn 11, 12, 13, 26.

No Jackpot Winner.
Lucky dips to the following – Eddie Horgan, Listowel. Mary Riordan, Clash. Damian O’Dwyer, Ardagh. Jim Flaherty, Dromreask. Tara, Niamh, Fionn, Hillside Drive.
Sellers Pat Hayes & The Top of the Town.
New Jackpot €12,200 at The Top of the Town on Monday, July 30^th

PLAYING GEAR
All managers that have playing gear from last season are asked to return same to Tim O’Riordan as soon as possible.

Athea GAA

Club Draw:

The next leg of the 500 Club draw (which will be the 2nd draw out of 8 draws) will take place on this Friday night July 27th at Batt’s Bar. If you haven’t yet bought a ticket – you can still be in for the remaining 7 draws for €70 or €10 a month. “If you’re not in, you can’t win”. Tickets can be bought from any of the committee or phone me on 087-1233361.

Intermediates:

The Intermediates had a nice win over Glin in NewcastleWest on Friday night, with a 2 point win (0-14) to (2-6). This was an important game for both sides so Athea were very happy with their win. Their next game is this Friday evening against Bruff at 7.30pm in Dromcollogher, another important game. Please give your support.

Junior B’s:

Unfortunately the Junior ‘B’ team lost to Ballysteen on Saturday night on a scoreline of (3-8) to (2-0). This game was played in Ballyhahill.

U-14’s:

Well what a game our U14’s had last week in Glin against a Glin/Ballyhahill combination. Each player played their hearts out and between them made no mistakes. Everyone agreed this bunch is a group to be watched – they were brilliant. And with Pádraig Walsh’s training and their dedication they are a team of the future.

Coiste na nÓg:

Match:

Wednesday July 18:

Our U14s travelled to Glin to take on the locals in the league and came away with a tremendous win thanks to superb performances from all on the team. They played outstanding football for the entire evening giving one of the best displays by an Athea underage team this year. Well done to all involved. Panel: Tomás Ahern, Tadhg Ahern, Callum Buckley, Calum Gleeson, James Lee, Conor Mullane, James Hunt, Gearoid O’ Sullivan, Darragh Reidy, Rory O’ Mahony, Evan Curry, James Broderick, Cillian O’ Connor, Michael Walsh and Rory Cleary.

Fixtures for July/August:

Monday July 30:

U16s:

Our U16s will play Rathkeale/Cappagh next Monday evening July 30 at home in Páirc na nGael at 7:15pm. Players to be at the pitch for 6.45pm. Gum shields are compulsory. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Wednesday August 1:

U14s:

Our U14s will play Granagh/Ballingarry on Wednesday evening August 1 at home in Páirc na nGael at 7:15pm. Players to be at the pitch for 6.40pm. Gum shields are compulsory. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Training:

U6, U8 & U10:

Training for our U6, U8 & U10 players continues this Friday evening in Páirc na nGael from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All players must have gum shields in order to take part.

U12:

Training for our U12s continues next Monday evening in Páirc na nGael from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All players must have gum shields in order to take part.

Fundraiser:

The Coiste na nÓg were lucky to get chosen by Tesco Community Fund to help with their fundraising for the next eight weeks. If there is anyone shopping in Tesco Abbeyfeale, could you please help us by putting the Tesco Blue token in the Athea Underage Football (Coiste na nÓg) slot. As always your support would be greatly appreciated.

Online Shop:

Athea GAA Club have an online shop up and running. You can buy our club gear for children and adults. Just log onto ONeills.com and enter Athea under my club.

Athea Ladies Football

Match:

Monday July 23: Athea 3-14      Adare 6-09

Athea Ladies played Adare away in Adare on Monday evening last. It was a game of two halves and despite a bright start from our girls the home side took over and lead by twelve points by half time. Athea came storming back in the second half, scoring some great points and goals along the way, but unfortunately time ran and we lost by four points at the final whistle, with the score line reading Athea 3-14, Adare 6-09. Panel: Sarah O’ Connor, Amy Ryan, Katie Collins, Grace Ryan, Rebekah Daly, Amy Carmody, Rachel Greaney, Lisa O’ Connor, Mary Ita Casey, Sandra Larkin, Lisa O’ Connell, Ciana Murphy, and Jackie Stackpoole.

Underage Training:

U6 to U12:

Training for U6 up to U12 continues in Páirc na nGael on Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm to 6.30pm. All new players welcome.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others:

Early on Saturday morning last our Gaelic for Mother and Others team headed for the Mallow GAA Complex to take part in the Munster Blitz. It was a glorious day for football and our ladies shone out as they put a mighty effort into the four games we played. We played Milltown/Castlemaine from Kerry, Banteer from Cork, St.Patricks from Tipperary and Shamrocks from Waterford. It was great to see our ladies play so well, they have improved immensely over the past few weeks, getting some great scores throughout the day, their hand passing was excellent and their team work could not be faulted. We look forward to more great days ahead for this fantastic bunch of ladies.  Panel: Loretta Brouder, Mag Barrett, Maura Ahern, Olivia Quinn, Helen Cleary, Diane Cleary, Stacey Galvin, Jackie Broderick, Laura Brosnan, Kayrena Hanrahan, Mary Teahan, Deirdre Mullane, Sarah Reidy, Lorraine O’ Connor and Donna O’ Sullivan.

Football training continues for Gaelic for Mother and others every Tuesday evening in Páirc na nGael from 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along for an hour of football, fun and friendship.