C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe
by Damien Ahern
Split the Bucket
Congratulations to Margaret Ahern who was this week’s Split the Bucket winner, going home with €501 which was the largest pot to date. The next draw will take place on Monday November 6th. Envelopes can be purchased at Dick Whites, Collins Shop, O’ Riordan’s Pharmacy, Athea Credit Union, Bingo at Con Colbert Hall on Friday nights, Chinese Takeaway, and during events at Pairc na nGael. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
Club Draw
Draw 3 of our Club Development Draw 2023 took place on Monday October 23rd. Last month’s winner of €1000 Jamie Collins picked the winning numbers. Thady Woulfe won first prize of €1000, Thomas and Rita Collins won second prize €100, Donal Cotter took home third prize €100 and Kieran Murphy won fourth prize – €100.
U15 Gerald Griffins Glin Athea
The Gerald Griffins Glin Athea U15 boys team had a good win in the Championship semi final V Ballylanders on October 21st. The team now progress to the county final. Date to be confirmed.
Ladies Junior Football Final
The anticipate junior final v Groody Gaels was postponed this weekend due to the sad passing of Mary Wallace RIP. The club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to all the Wallace and O’ Connor families at this time.
West Larkin shield team
Well done to Shauna Collins, who will represent Athea NS in the divisional school team. We wish Shauna and her teammates the best of luck in their preparation.
Annual fundraising Raffle
Our annual fundraising fair day raffle takes place 4th November on fair day. Tickets are currently on sale.
Thanks to our local sponsors
1st Prize Load of Timber – Sponsored by Dick White’s & Batt’s Bar, Athea
2nd Prize €150 oil Voucher – Sponsored by Mc Elligott’s Oil
3rd Prize 4 Bags of Coal – Sponsored by Collins XL Athea
Tickets €2 each – Book of 3 €5.
Clothes collection
Our next clothes collection will take place Monday 6th November . Bags of clothes can be dropped into the club house or left in the public toilet over the next two weeks for this.
We will accept the following
women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, handbags, belts, all paired shoes, curtains, bed linen, towels and blankets.
Duvets / pillows / blankets
Áth an tSléibhe – Coiste na nÓg –24ú Deireadh Fómhair 2023
Torthaí
Results:
Athea School Boys Football:
Athea played Courtney Boys School Newcastlewest on Friday last in Raheenagh in the Division 2 semifinal with Athea winning on a score line of 4:09 to 1:02. Athea had excellent performances from Se Ahern in the forwards scoring 1:01, Cathal Fitzgerald in midfield and Oisin McCarthy in defence. Athea Panel: Eoin Ahern, Tiarnan Fitzgerald, Kane Brouder, Oisin McCarthy, Tadhg Hunt, Nathan Ambrose, Jack Leahy, Cathal Fitzgerald, Aaron Hunt, John Ahern, Se Ahern, Patrick Hayes, Shane Ahern, Colton Brouder, Noah Nash, Kieran Sheehan, James Kelly, Aaron McCabe. Sarsfield Schools Team: Congratulations to Jack Leahy and Tadhg Hunt for making the West Limerick Schools Football team following two rounds of competitive trails. Best of luck