Athea GAA

Intermediates:

Well, our Intermediates are doing very well recently and their last game, which will be against Mungret, will be on August 23rd. This is a very important game for them and a win would put them into the semi-final, so they would appreciate as much support as they can and who knows they might “go up a step”.

Minors:

Unfortunately the minors were beaten on Thursday night last in Ballingarry by Granagh/Ballingarry. (3-10) to (0-9). Some players were away, but they tried their best.

All-Ireland:

No doubt there will be great demand for All-Ireland tickets with the game fast approaching. We do not know the allocation numbers yet for Athea Club. As soon as it is known “a text message” will go out to all members of the Athea GAA Club, to discern who will be seeking tickets. It is a club rule for some time that if you are seeking to have your name in the draw, you must be actually going to the match – passing tickets on to another party isn’t allowed. The Limerick flags are ‘flying high’ in and around the parish and excitement is mounting. If Limerick wins the All-Ireland, Limerick supporters at home and abroad will be on “cloud nine” for weeks – we live in hope.

Coiste na nÓg:

Fixtures for August:

Monday August 13:

U16s:

Our U16s will play Granagh/Ballingarry on Monday evening August 13 in Ballingarry at home at 7:15pm. Cars leaving the village at 6pm. Gum shields are compulsory. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Wednesday August 15:

U14s:

Our U14s will play St. Patrick’s away on Wednesday evening August 15 in Reabogue at 7:15pm. Gum shields are compulsory. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Friday August 17:

U8s:

Our U8s will play in a regional blitz on Friday evening August 17 in Mick Neville Park. Cars leaving the village at 6.15pm. Gum shields are compulsory. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday August 25:

U10s:

Our U10s will play in a regional blitz on Saturday Morning August 25 in Mick Neville Park. Cars leaving the village at 6.15pm. 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 Utd Soccer

ATHEA UTD LOTTERY RESULTS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 6^th             

The results of our weekly lottery draw for Monday, August 6^th are as follows – Jackpot was €12,400.

Numbers drawn 3, 16, 23, 27.  No Jackpot Winner.
Lucky dips to the following – Nuala O’Connell, Abbeyfeale. Ned Riordan, Clash. Tom Roche c/o Whites Bar. Bernie O’Connell, Ardagh. Mike Holly, Listowel.
Sellers Doreen & Pat Hayes.
New Jackpot €12,500 at White’s Bar on Monday, August 13^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.

2018-19 SEASON START UP DATE

With the impending calendar season for schoolboy/girls soccer coming into effect in 2019 the forthcoming season will be a short one and will run from August to the end of November. The coming season is scheduled to kick off on Friday, August 17^th with the following age groups – U12 Girls, U14 Boys and U16 Girls. Also note that teams for the coming short season are the same as the end of last season.

TRAINING TIMES
All players check with your respective managers regarding training times for the new season.

Athea Ladies Football

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:

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.