Sports – 21/5/24 « Athea & District Notes

May/24

Sports – 21/5/24

C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe

by Damien Ahern

U8 Girls

Our U8’s took part in their first blitz of the year in Ballyhahill on Sunday morning. Although they were low in number they played so well with great skill and determination. Thanks to Gerald Griffins for hosting us and St. Senans for the great game.

U10 Girls

Well done to our u10’s who played their first game of the season in Kilcornan last Wednesday night against ABK. The girls are working well on their skills and it is showing in matches. Well done and thanks to ABK for three great games.

Schools Hurling
The boys and girls of Athea National School played Kilcolman NS away on Wednesday 15th May winning on a scoreline of 5-05 to 1-05, Friday 17th they travelled to Granagh for a very close encounter with Athea winning after extra time on a scoreline 1-10 to 1-06. After two great wins they are now in the schools hurling final to be played in Mick Neville Park Tuesday 21st May at 11 am against St Marys NS Abbeyfeale. Well done to all these great young hurlers and all involved with the team. Best of luck in the final.

U12 Boys Football

Challenge Match
Athea played our neighbours Shannon Gaels in Athea Saturday evening in a challenge. This was a great high scoring game of football played in ideal conditions in Athea between two evenly matched teams. Athea played some lovely football and you can really see the work they do in training paying off in the matches.

U-12 Football team

U14 Boys Football

Division 1A League Athea V Cappagh Rathkeale:
Athea played at home against Cappagh Rathkeale on Thursday evening last in the second Round of the Division 1a league. Athea started very brightly and raced into a 1:03 to 0:01 lead thanks to 1:02 from Daniel Hunt and a point from Shane Ahern. As the first half progressed Cappagh Rathkeale started to come into the game and score an excellent long-range point and well taken goal to leave the sides level as we approached half time. Just before half time a long ball into Aaron Broderick left him one-on-one with the defender and he neatly side stepped and crashed the ball home from close range leaving the score at half time Athea up 2:04 to 1:04. Athea started the second half well but were finding it hard to score. Cappagh Rathkeale then had their best spell of the game, dominating possession around the middle of the field and creating numerous scoring chances and scored 1:02 during this period to leave them 2 points ahead with about 10min remaining. Athea to their credit didn’t panic and managed to start getting ball into our dangerous full forward line with Shane Ahern slotting home a fantastic goal to put Athea back in the lead which was quickly followed by points from Daniel and Aaron Hunt. Athea managed to withstand some late Cappagh Rathkeale goalmouth pressure to win on the night 3:07 to 2:07. Athea had excellent performances all over the field with special mention to Daniel Hunt, Shane Ahern and Aaron Broderick.

U16 Girls

League Semi final

Well done to our U16’s who defeated Croom in Athea on Monday night. They will now play Gerald Griffins in the final on Sunday time and venue tbc.

U17 Boys

Best of luck to the Griffins, Glin, Athea U17s who play in the county league final V Monaleen this Wednesday May 22nd in Mick Neville Park at 7.30pm. The boys will be up against it, but confidence is high after their hard fought win in the semifinal v Galtee Gaels. Please note that tickets need to be purchased online for this game. U16s are free. There will be no cash taken on the gate. Link for tickets – https://www.universe.com/events/mr-binman-under-17-football-division-2-league-final-tickets-DMLV1F

Athea Ladies