C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe
by Damien Ahern
Munster Final Tickets
We have been informed by the county board that clubs will not be getting terrace tickets for the Munster Final they are going on general sale Thursday morning. We have no information regarding stand tickets but as soon as we do we will send a message with details on how to request tickets. Demand will be very high for this match so members should look at purchasing terrace tickets if possible.
U10s
A huge effort put in from our U10s on Friday evening who played 7 games in total against tough opposition. Thanks to ABK Desmonds for hosting.
U12 Girls Blitz
Our 12’s played some great games of football again Granagh / Ballingarry last Friday night. Their skill level and determination of improving with each game.
U14 Girls League
Well done to our U14’s who travelled to Cappagh last Wednesday night to take on the home team. It was a great performance from our girls coming away with a hard earned win.
U16 Girls League Final
Athea 4.15
Gerald Griffins 5.19
All those attending the U16 league final on Monday night were not disappointed by an excited game of football. It was end to end stuff from start to finish with Gerald Griffins finishing stronger in the end.
Great credit is due to these two sides and the sporting game of football they played. We are so proud of our players that gave everything they had to get over the line.
U17 Griffins Glin Athea
Commiserations to the Griffins, Glin, Athea team who were beaten by Monaleen in the League Final last Wednesday in Mick Neville Park on a score line of 1-16 to 1-10 after going to extra time. Looking forward to seeing this team progress in the Championship.
Coláiste Íde agus Iosef
Well done to Athea boys Daniel Hunt, Mark Collins, Jamie Quinn and Tony Ambrose playing for Colaiste Ide Agus Iósaf against Tarbert Comprehensive winning the Kerry County Final played in Athea. Commiserations to Tom Mullane playing on the Tarbert Team and their Coach Mr. Kevin O’Keeffe. The Abbeyfeale side also won the 1st Year B Football Competition beating Charleville in the final 2-13 to 2-06. The Athea players involved were Paddy O’Connor, Conor Leech, Joe Scanlon, Daniel Broderick, Aaron Broderick, Mark Collins and Jamie Brosnan.
Club Development Draw
Tickets for the annual Athea GAA Club Development Draw are now on sale from all sellers, or also online via Club Force. There will be one draw per month from August to December, with a total prize fund to the value of €7450. Prizes per month include – 1st Prize €500, 2nd Prize €300, 3rd Prize €200, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Prize €100, 8th Prize 1 Free Ticket for Club Draw 2025. Bonus Xmas Draw in December €100 X 2. All support is greatly appreciated. *Please note that tickets for the above 2024 Draw may have already been purchased via Club Force, please check this before purchasing from a seller.
Split the Bucket
Congratulations to Mickey Hayes who was last week’s winner of Split the Bucket, going home with the grand total of €309.80. Next Draw Tuesday 4th June. Envelopes can be purchased at Dick Whites, Collins Shop, O’ Riordan’s Pharmacy, Athea Credit Union, Brown Joes, Batts,Bingo at Con Colbert Hall on Friday nights, Chinese Takeaway, Gables Grill and during events at Pairc na nGael. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
Community Games
The rescheduled community games sports day will take place this Sunday June 2nd from 2-4 in Athea GAA pitch.