C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe
by Damien Ahern
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to the excellent Aine Ahern for making the West Limerick primary schools Larkin Cup panel.
Congratulations to the very talented Shane Ahern and Oisin McCarthy who both made the West Limerick Sarsfield Cup Primary Schools panel.
Finally, well done to Derek Byrne who was umpire at the Interprovincials on Saturday in Croke Park.
Athea GAA Clubman Derek Byrne on duty in Croke Park last weekend
U16s
There was no joy for the Ger Griffins/Glin/Athea U16 boys last Saturday as they were beaten by a good Oola team in the Div2 final. Well done to all in getting so far.
Minor Ladies
The minors are training very well. They unfortunately received a walk over in their first game against Gerald Griffins. Their next game is on Monday 28th October at 11 am in Athea.
Premier Junior A Semi – Final
Athea 0-14 Monagea 1-10
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Our Adult mens team had a titanic battle in windswept Abbeyfeale on Sunday last. Storm Ashley didn’t deter a large Athea Crowd of attending to cheer on their team. Those that couldn’t make it were able to follow the match in great detail on twitter thanks to Kevin O Keeffe. We played against the wind in the first half and were happy to be only down 1pt at the break 0-4 to 0-3, despite playing 10 mins with 14 men due to a black card.
Wind assisted in the second half it was still hard to score as the intensity of the game never let up. A goal for Monagea gave them a 2 point lead with 10 mins remaining. 1-6 to 0-7. We scored the next 3 points to go 1 up with time almost up. A free for Monagea which was brought forward for dissent(not for the first time) became very scorable. Our defence managed to block the free, but as we were about to clear there was another free in awarded for a very dubious pick off the ground, and they kicked the equalizer. Extra time was again a very tight affair but we scored 4 points to their 3 to win by a point. This was a great team performance with players running themselves to a standstill to reach the county final. Team and scorers. Gerard Ahern, Eoin Sheahan, Calum Buckley, Tommy Quaid, Jason Kelly, Alan Kelly, Micheal Dalton, Evan Curry, Eoin O Shea, Jack O Connor, Dylan Griffin,(0-3), Shane Mulvihill, (0-7,6f) Brian O Connor, T.J. Hunt(0-1), Kevin Murphy(0-3,1f), subs, James Hunt, Andrew O Riordan, Daire O Shea, Mark Reidy, Andy Ahern, Mike Reidy, Martin Chawke, Tomás Ahern, David O Connor, Tadhg Ahern, Cillian O Connor, Rory Cleary, Aiden Curry, Jonathan Fitzgerald, Ger Collins.
County Final
We play Cappagh on Saturday November 2nd at 3.30pm in Askeaton. Get the maroon and white flags out to show your support for this fabulous team, and be sure to come along on the day to cheer them on. Cappagh will be favourites as they beat us by 3pts in the group stages and have been unbeaten so far in the championship, with six straight wins. Their sister club Croagh/Kilfinny are also flying high on the hurling front, they are playing the county Intermediate Hurling final this Saturday against Bruree.
Clothes Collection
Our next clothes collection will be Wednesday 27th November. Do not discard any clothing material in household waste. Drop them up to the field before Wednesday 27th November. These can be left in the toilet if the meeting room is locked. Funds generated from this collection goes to buying new equipment for the season ahead.
Fair Day
Remember the fair day on Saturday 9th November is fast approaching. Tickets are currently on sale. Huge thank you to the ticket sellers and sponsors.
1st Prize Load of Timber – Sponsored by Whites Bar and Batt’s bar
2nd Prize €150 Home heating oil Voucher – Sponsored by McElligotts Oil
3rd Prize 4 Bags of Coal – Sponsored by Collins XL
Split the Bucket
Congratulations to Dick Chawke who was this week’s winner of Split the Bucket, winning €235. Next Draw Monday 4th November. 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.
Athea GAA AGM
The Athea GAA AGM will take place on Sunday January 19th at Con Colbert Hall. Mark the date in your diary.
Club Development Draw
Draw 3 of the Athea GAA Club Development Draw took place on Saturday eve last at the Club House, congratulations to the following winners;
1st Prize €500 – Ann, Josh & Tommy Woulfe
2nd Prize €300 – Ger O’Sullivan
3rd Prize €200 – Thady Hunt
4th Prize €100 – Timmy & Mary Murphy
5th Prize €100 – Mossie & Nellie Ahern
6th Prize €100 – Gráinne Ahern
7th Prize €100 – Jim Mulvihill
8th Prize Free Club Draw Ticket 2025 – Mickey Hayes