C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe
by Damien Ahern
U20A Football Championship
On Tuesday night our U20 SGA Gaels men’s team travelled to Mick Neville park to play their second round match against Ahane. It was played on the 3G pitch under lights with a large number of supporters coming out to support the boys on this cold night. The game was very tight from the start with a lot of pressure and turnover ball. We traded points and looked even until in 24 mins Ahane broke through our defence and went for goal. Thankfully Tomas Ahern was there to pull off a great save. This gave SGA Geals the opportunity to strike and they worked the ball brilliantly up to the Ahane goals and hit the back of the net. There was great delight but it was short lived, when Ahane did the exact same, and this time they also hit the net. The first half finished off at SGA Gaels 1-04 – Ahane 1-04. The second half started off with the same pressure and intensity, but in 4 minutes SGA Gaels hit the net again. From then on both sides traded points. SGA Gaels then started to make changes and the fresh legs helped them to pull away from Ahane in the end, with a final score of SGA Gaels 2-13 Ahane 1-07. Again all our Athea players played pivotal roles in the win, either starting or coming on, everyone made this win: Daire O Shea, Evan Curry, Calum Buckley, James Hunt, Tomás Ahern, Tadhg Ahern, Rory Cleary, Sean twomey, James Broderick, Jack Sexton, Fionn Histon, Jamie Collins, Michael Walsh & Donnacha Barrett.
Their next game will be against Dromcollogher/Broadford on Saturday November 30
Clothes Collection
Thanks to all who supported the Athea LGFA Clothes Collection. Bags of clothes can be dropped off at the Clubhouse meeting room anytime from now until Wednesday 27th Nov at 9 am.
Well done
Well done to Aine Ahern and West Limerick Schools team who won the final of the Larkin Shields against Limerick City schools team in TUS Gaelic grounds last Thursday night on the score line 4:2 to 2:4
Split the Bucket
Congratulations to Christina McKenna who was last week’s winner of Split the Bucket, winning €268. Next Draw Monday 2nd December. 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 Club Development Draw
The final Athea GAA Club Draw of 2024 will take place on Saturday December 7th.
Bord na NÓg Christmas Quiz
We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand, the annual Christmas Quiz will take place on December 28th at Con Colbert Hall. Start gathering your team, and mark the date in your diary!
Athea GAA AGM
The Athea GAA AGM will take place on Sunday January 19th at Con Colbert Hall. Mark the date in your diary.