C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe
Bons Secours Hospital City East sponsored West Junior A League Round 1:
We made the short trip to Abbeyfeale for Round 1 of the City East West Junior A
League last Wednesday. The match was played in cold conditions under lights but
that didn’t stop us establishing an early rhythm. Brian O Connor got us off to a good
start with two early points. Fr. Casey’s were wasteful and could only register three
first half points as Athea built a healthy lead by halftime thanks to points from TJ
Hunt (4 incl 1tpf), Sean Toomey and James Hunt.
The half time score was 0:08 to 0:03.
In the second half, TJ Hunt having a very good game built the lead further with fine
Scores and a further point from Brian O Connor left us 8 points in front.
Fr. Casey’s did make a comeback and reeled the score line into a 1 point margin,
before Jason Kelly put us two ahead only to be pegged back to one. There was a
tense finish as Fr. Caseys had two great chances to equal but missed both.
Overall this was a good start to the season with a notable performance from Sean
Twomey making his debut at this grade.
The final score was Athea 0:13 Fr. Casey’s 1:09 .
Panel: Tomas Ahern, Eoin Sheahan, Tommy Quaid, Sean Twomey, Luke Gleeson,
Alan Kelly, Jason Kelly, Jonathan Fitzgerald, Micheal Dalton, Andrew O Riordan, TJ
Hunt, Michael Tierney, Brian O Connor, Dylan Griffin, James Hunt Subs: Martin
Chawke, Philip Daly, Tadhg Ahern, Rory Cleary Hassett, Cillian O’Connor
Next Fixture
Bons Secours Hospital City East West Junior A League Round 2:
Saturday March 29th 2025 at 3pm in Athea.
Athea v Mountcollins.
West Junior B League Round 3
Sunday March 30 th 2025 at 2pm in Athea.
Athea v Drom Broadford
County Results
Dalata Hotel Group GAA U20 Munster Championship Phase 1 Round 2
Evan Curry lined out with the Limerick U20’s who played Waterford last Saturday in
Dungarvan. Evan kicked an early point in the game to give Limerick the lead. This
was a much better performance by the team who scored 11 from play. In the closing
stages it became tense as Waterford closed the gap with a brace of two pointers.
Limerick ran out winners on a score line 0:15 to 0:13.
Allianz League Division 4 – Round 5
Limerick 1:21 Wicklow 3:15
Limerick took a massive step towards promotion to Division 3 as James Naughton
kicked a crucial last-gasp free to help his side to a 1-21 to 3-15 draw against
Wicklow in Aughrim.
There were three players in the panel with Athea connections. Rory O’Brien, Cormac
Woulfe and Mark McCarthy.
The final match against Waterford is in Mick Neville Park on Sunday next at 1pm
where a win will secure promotion.
U15 Division 2 Féile
Athea u15 footballers took part in Division 2 of the Feile on Saturday morning last hosted by the Kildimo Pallaskenry club on a lovely sunny morning. Athea lost their opening match to a very strong Cappagh/Rathkeale team who went on to win out the competition and we wish them the best of luck when they represent Limerick at national level. Athea went on to win their final two matches against Shannon Gaels and Kildimo Pallaskenry 2:07 to 0:02 and 1:07 to 0:02 respectively but unfortunately only one team went through to the semi-finals from our group. We would like to thank Kildimo Pallaskenry for their hospitality and referee Hugh Keavney for officiating. This group will now direct their focus to the upcoming u16 and 14 leagues. Thanks also to all the parents and supporters for their encouragement in all three matches.
Athea u-15s who played in the Feile last Saturday
Athea LGFA
Our Intermediate team started their preparation for the upcoming league with a challenge match v our neighbours Listowel Emmets. The game started with great pace and Athea got into a lead from well taken points from the boot of Rebecca Collins. Listowel settled well into the game and finished stronger on the scoreline of 2.4 to 6 pts. Athea started the second half well and capitalised on graining possession from the kickout, there was some great scores in the 10pt haul. There was some positives to take from the preformace but plenty to work on over the next few weeks. Team ; Sarah O’ Connor, Katie Byrne, Sinead Hunt, Isabelle Barrett, Rebekah Daly, Rachel Greaney, Rebecca Collins, Grace Hunt, Michelle Curtain, Aoife Curtain, Emma Scanlon, Aoife O’Connor, Jackie Stackpoole, Mary Ita Casey , Molly Hunt.
Fixtures
U19 league round 3
Athea V Granagh / Ballingarry
In Ballingarry
Sunday 23 rd at 11 am
Division 2 Ladies League
Sunday 6th April Athea V Fr Casey’s in Abbeyfeale at 6pm
Hurling Training Returns
The much anticipated return of hurling training for all ages starts back again next Sunday Morning 23rd from 10 -11 am. There is an open welcome to all old and new players, hurley
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and helmets can be provided. Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the pitch.
Membership
Our 2025 membership registration is now live. Please see link to register with the club and purchase our club draw tickets for 2025, all players need to register ahead of the season and we would encourage everyone to become a member and purchase a ticket for our club and county draws as it all helps towards the running and up keep of the club and walking track.
https://atheagaa.clubforce.com/products/membership
Split The Bucket
The last Draw took place on Monday 10th March 2025, the Lucky winner of €226 was Alan Wallace the next draw will take place on Monday 24th March 2025. Tickets available at Collins Shop, Ger Whites Bar, Brown Joes, Batts Bar, Gables Grill, O’Riordan Pharmacy, Credit Union and at bingo on a Friday evening.
Alan Wallace last week’s winner of Athea GAA split the pot.
Cúl Camp
This year’s Cúl camp will take place from July 7th to 11th. This has been a great success over the years with approximately 100 kids taking part. It will be for both hurling and football again this year.
Well done to the Athea Vixens u10 girls Basketball team who played St Micheal’s and St Bridget’s in a tournament in Athea recently.