C.L.G.  Áth an tSléibhe 

by Damien Ahern

Pitch Maintenance

The main pitch was sanded recently, with about 80 tonnes of sand, this is an ongoing management requirement to keep the pitch in top condition. There were also a couple of drains put in to solve a wet patch between the main pitch and the  top training area.

U10s 

Well done to the U10s who played during halftime at the County final on Saturday.

Minor Championship
Athea  4.7   Adare 5.9

Our minor ladies hosted Adare on Sunday morning. This was a very competitive match with scores and great pieces of play from both teams Unfortunately Adare got on top in the last quarter and went on to win the game.Our next game will be on Sunday 17th November with the opposition to be confirmed.

U20s

This championship starts this Saturday with a home game v Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan in Athea at 2pm. We are joined with Glin and Gerald Griffins for this competition. We will be looking to members of our Junior panel, Daire O Shea, Evan Curry, Calum Buckley, James Hunt, Tomás Ahern, Tadhg Ahern and Rory Cleary, to inspire those around them.

County Final

Athea 0-5 Cappagh 1-08

We were disappointed to lose the county final on Saturday last to Cappagh in Askeaton. A large crowd travelled to the match to cheer on the team but unfortunately we didn’t play to our potential on the day.There were good displays from Tommy Quaid, Calum Buckley, James Hunt and Alan Kelly. The team has progressed a good bit this year and hopefully the experience gained will stand to them in the future. With the exception of Gerard Ahern who was appearing in his 4th county final, this was a first final for the rest of the starting team. Subs , Martin Chawke, Mark Reidy and Mike Reidy had also played in county finals before.

Team. Gerard Ahern, Eoin Sheahan, Calum Buckley, Tommy Quaid, James Hunt, Alan Kelly, Micheal Dalton, Eoin O Shea, Evan Curry, Jack O Connor, Dylan Griffin, Shane Mulvihill, T.J. Hunt, Andrew O Riordan and Brian O Connor, Subs used, Martin Chawke, Daire O Shea, Jonathan Fitzgerald, Andy Ahern and Mark Reidy. Also Tomás Ahern, Jason Kelly, David O Connor, Mike Reidy, Tadhg Ahern, Cillian O Connor, Rory Cleary and Aiden Curry.

Fair Day

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

Clothes Collection

Athea LGFA will be holding a Clothes Collection on 27/11/24. Bags of clothes can be dropped off at Clubhouse meeting room anytime from now until Wednesday 27th Nov at 9 am ( if meeting room is locked can leave in public toilet) Thanks for your support .

We will accept the following  women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, handbags, belts, all paired shoes, curtains, bed linen, towels and blankets  just NO PILLOWS OR DUVETS.

Split the Bucket
Congratulations to Rachel Greaney who was this week’s winner of Split the Bucket, winning €293. Next Draw Monday 18th 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 4 of the Athea GAA Club Development Draw will take place on Saturday 16th November in Club House at 8.30pm.

Athea Utd.

by Brian Sheehy

Our U7s travelled to Adare on Saturday morning for their first game of the season. All players performed brilliantly and a great day was had by all

Well done to the coaches and volunteers for making this trip an enjoyable and memorable occasion.

A fantastic facility below at the Manor Fields, well done to the team who maintain it on a daily basis. ‘

Already looking forward to these stars lining out for Athea United for years to come!

ATHEA UTD LOTTERY RESULTS FOR  MONDAY, Nov. 4th    Jackpot €6,900

Nos. Drawn:  6,  9.  18,  26.

Lucky Dips

Thomas Mahony,               Online

Mike Molyneaux,               Ardagh

Pat Enright,                         Monagea

Eileen Brennan,                  Ballybunion

Breda Hayes, Lower Athea

Seller’s Prizes: Mgt. Dalton & Clare Ryan

Draw will be held on Monday next at Batt’s Bar

 Jackpot €7,000

Athea Gun Club

Long Tail Competition

Athea gun Club held the Long Tail competition at Batt’s Bar obn Saturday night last The winners were:

1st prize  Christopher McCarthy

2nd prize Michael Ambrose

3rd Prize  Declan Ambrose

Members of Athea Gun Club at the Long Tail Competition