Wednesday is World Kindness Day. I know there is a topic for every day of the year and every week of the year and, to be honest, I tend to dismiss them all. But this one caught my attention. It’s a message from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland who say “we want to remind you to be kind and understanding to everyone you meet. Brain injuries are invisible and because of that, many brain injury survivors are often misjudged. Just because they look “completely fine”, it does not mean they don’t struggle with certain things, such as memory problems or communication difficulties. We never know the battles someone is facing so please choose to be kind! Anyone can get a brain injury at any time and there should never be any judgment or shame. Instead, we need to show understanding and kindness.” I know that a Stroke is a brain injury and I can see the fallout from that every day. A person may look great but the hidden brain injuries are invisible to all but those who live with them. Just a little thought for today.
A little gathering was held recently for Helena Flavin who worked in Newcastlewest library since 1985 but who retired this year. I had the pleasure of working with her for two years and want to wish her and her husband Mike and son Tom many happy years ahead. No doubt she will put her energy and creativity to other uses as time goes on. She was dedicated to her job and so generous and kind to all with whom she worked.
There are whispers going round that work on the new Knockdown shop will begin early in the New Year. We can’t wait for it to come back as it is badly missed in the area and beyond.
I recently came across the following article and thought it was no bad idea. Here is a snippet.
“I didn’t like winter back then. Like many people on the Earth path, I struggled with the increasing expectations as we approached Christmas. It felt counter-intuitive to what I wanted to do: snuggle up at home and take the pace down a notch or three. Yet, there were work projects that ‘had to get done in time for Christmas’. And as work demands increased, social pressures did too. There were Christmas parties, family expectations, and Christmas shopping beckoned.
Yet, when I looked outside, nature was doing the exact opposite of what I was doing. There was a gradual slowing down. The trees shed their leaves, and the mammals crawled into their dens. As the ground froze over, a stillness enveloped the countryside. It was peaceful and calm, a far cry from my life and how I felt inside.
This realisation led me to take steps to align myself with what nature was doing so I shifted my focus to celebrating the turn in the wheel of the year and now, I look forward to winter. “
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Results of competition in Newcastle West on Saturday, Sept. 23rd
1st: Tony Barry, 2nd. Gerry Kennedy
Cat B.
1st Maurice Danaher, 2nd. Michael Counihan
Nearest the Pin: Domhnall de Barra
Longest Drive: Philip Woulfe
Last outing of the year is to Ballybunion on October 14th
More on this at a later date
C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe
by Damien Ahern
Split the Bucket
Congratulations to Gerard Ahern who was this week’s Split the Bucket winner, going home with €385.The next draw will take place on Monday October 9th. Envelopes can be purchased at Brown Joes, Dick Whites, Collins Shop, O’ Riordan’s Pharmacy, Batts , Athea Credit Union, Bingo at Con Colbert Hall on Friday nights, Chinese Takeaway, and during events at Pairc na nGael. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
Notice to Track Users
A reminder to all dog owners that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times whilst using our facilities. It has come to our attention that some dogs have been allowed to roam freely at the pitch which has resulted in damage to our facilities. If the problem persists we may have to take the unpopular decision to ban dogs completely. Your support with this matter is appreciated.
U12 Girls
Our U12 team played their final game of the year last Friday night. Well done to the girls who showed such skill and determination in every game they played all year. Thanks to Glin for a great sporting game. Special word of thanks to their coaches Liz O’ Sullivan, Mary Ita Casey and all the parents who helped out this year David Murphy, Stephen o’ Rourke, Thomas Collins and Loretta Brouder.
U14 Girls
Best of luck to our U14 girls and management team of Mary Hunt, Stephen O’ Rourke and David Murphy in the county final this Saturday at 11am in Raheenagh where they face Drom / Broadford. The girls have given us some great days out this year and we couldn’t be prouder.
Go n-éirí leat.
U17 Mens
GriffinsGlinAthea 1-14 Adare 2-07
We had a great win on Wednesday last in Adare in our final group game. This secured a second place finish and a playoff with Newcastle West on Tuesday next Oct 3rd in Newcastle West .This will decide which team goes into the Div 2 championship quarter final or into the shield semi-final. Team v Adare; Tomás Ahern, Jamie Collins, Harry Fitzgerald, Luke Buckley, Rory Cleary, James Hunt, Conor Fitzgerald, Evan Curry, Tadhg Ahern, Dara Mullane, Jack Sexton, Sean McKenry, Jim Ahern, Donagh Daly, Jack Adams, subs Jim Culhane and Fergal Leahy.
Sponsorship Opportunity
If any businesses would like to aid with sponsorship of our Adult Ladies Team as they prepare for their county semi-final V St. Ailbes Oct 8th please speak to a member of the committee ASAP
Áth an tSléibhe – Coiste na nÓg –27ú Meán Fómhair 2023
Torthaí Results
U11 Billy Kirwan Football Tournament St Senans:
We travelled to Foynes on Sunday morning to play in the Billy Kirwan tournament. We played
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan in our first game and we played very well, kicking some great scores to win. We then played St. Senans in the cup final after they had beaten Shannon Gaels in their first match. We started well and kicked the first score of the match however as the match went on a much stronger St. Senans team started to dominate and won out well in the end. Thanks to St. Senans for organising a great tournament and thanks to the parents and players for travelling.
Edward Kelly, Nathan Ambrose, Colton Brouder, James Kelly, Noah Nash, Tiarnan Fitzgerald, Fionn Hunt, Jontie Wielding, Josiah Wielding, Shane Ahern, Oisin McCarthy, Oran Hayes, Conor Hayes, Rory Carmody, Paudie Ahern.
U13 Division 3 County Football Final:
Athea 1:07 Monagea 2:03
We travelled to Mick Neville Park Rathkeale on Saturday morning last to take on Monagea in the County Final. We had already played Monagea twice in the leagues and a play-off with only a kick of a ball separating the teams so we knew this was going to be another tight game and it didn’t disappoint. We started the game well with Aaron Broderick kicking the first 2 points of the game. We were on top for the majority of the first half however we kicked a lot of wides during this period. Monagea scored a point in their first attack and scored a goal with their second attack around the mid-way stage of the first half. Athea responded immediately with a point on the run from the electric Shane Ahern and a long distance goal from the hard working Mark Collins leaving the score at half time 1:02 to 1:03 in Athea’s Favour having played with the wind. We started the second half brightly again with a point from Aaron Hunt, however Monagea were now starting to find their
rhythm and scored a goal from their full forward to leave us trailing by one point mid-way through the second half. Daniel Hunt and Mark Collins kicked two scores to put us back in the lead however Monagea to their credit never gave up and hit the crossbar and post in the last 8 minutes. Monagea drew level with about 4 minutes remaining and were unlucky not to score another goal with minutes remaining only for a fine save from Eoin Ahern in goals and some heroic defending from our full back line. In the final minute we managed to work the ball to our corner forward Shane Ahern who turned his man and raced towards goals only to be fouled on the 21 yard line, up stepped our captain Daniel Hunt to slot the free over the bar with the final whistling sounding seconds later to the relief of the large crowd of Athea supports. This was an epic final between two great teams with Athea delighted to be in the lead when the final whistle was blown. Great credit is due to the Monagea Team, Management and supporters for a sporting game of football and excellent atmosphere with never more than 2 points separating the teams at any stage. Congratulations to the Athea panel of 23 players who have trained hard all year, improved with every game and always try their best in every match until the final whistle. We wish this same group of players the very best in the Hurling County Final next Saturday as they aim for a historic double for the Athea club.
Panel: Eoin Ahern, Jamie Brosnan, Daniel Broderick, Tony Ambrose, Cathal Fitzgerald, Jack Leahy, Paddy O’Connor, Daniel Hunt, Mark Collins, Tom Mullane, Aaron Broderick, Tadhg Hunt, Aaron Hunt, Kane Brouder, Shane Ahern, Conor Leach, Joe Scanlon, John Ahern, Se Ahern, Liam og Reidy, Nathan Ambrose, Oisin McCarthy, Eoin Kenrick.
Athea U-14 team in preparation for County Final
Parish Football League:
The Nursery and U7 Friday evening training will finish up this Friday September 27th with an end of year Parish League followed by medal presentation and party. The U9 and U11 training will finish the following Friday evening October 06th also with an end of year Parish League (Teams to beannounced shortly) followed by medal presentation and party.
U13 Boys Hurling Division 4 Shield County Final:
What an achievement for these boys reaching a hurling county final which will be on Saturday 30th
September 2023 in Mick Neville Park @ 10 am. They are playing Knockainey in the final. Regardlessof the result on Saturday It has been a fantastic year for our U13’s in both football and hurling. Allsupport would be greatly appreciated on the day as they try and achieve the double!!!
Cluichí Coiste na seachtaine seo:
This week’s Coiste fixtures:
Monday 25th September
U11 Boys & Girls Hurling – Athea V Croagh @ 6.30pm
Saturday 30th September
U13 Boys Hurling – Athea V Knockainey @ 10am in Mick Neville Park (Division 4 Shield County Final)
Congratulations to Damien Ahern who was this week’s Split the Pot winner, going home with €297. The next draw will take place on July 3rd. Envelopes can be purchased at Brown Joe’s, Dick White’s, Collins Shop, O’ Riordan’s Pharmacy, Batt’s, Athea Credit Union, Bingo at Con Colbert Hall on Friday nights, and during events at Pairc na nGael. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
Club Limerick Draw
Congratulations to Jeremiah O’ Connor who won second prize in the June Club Limerick Draw, winning the handsome sum of €3,000. Enjoy it!
Club Development Draw
Tickets are now on Sale for the Athea GAA Club Development Draw. This year, the top prize each month will be an amazing €1,000! Total prize fund is €7,200. Funds raised from this draw will go towards Development Projects including improvements to the car park and training pitches. Tickets are priced at €50 and can be purchased from any of our sellers, or online through Club Force. The link for Club Force is on our social media pages.
Athea Junior Football Team
Athea will play Granagh/Ballingarry in the first round of the Championship on Friday evening at 7.30pm in Newcastle West. Tickets much be purchased in advance by following the link on our Facebook Page/ Athea Match News Whatsapp Group.
Áth an tSléibhe – Coiste na nÓg –27ú Meitheamh 2023 Traenáil Peile Buachaillí & Cailíní:
Boys & Girls Football Training
Nursery,U7,U9 & U11 – Dé hAoine (Friday) @ 6.30pm
Newcomers welcome, please come and try out.
Traenáil Peile Buachaillí:
Boys Football Training
U13 – Dé Luain (Monday) @ 6.30pm
U15 – Dé Céadaoin (Wednesday) @ 7pm in Athea & Dé hAoine (Friday) @ 7pm in Glin
U17 – Dé Céadaoin (Wednesday) @ 7pm in Glin & Dé hAoine (Friday) @ 8pm in Athea
Traenáil Iomána Buachaillí & Cailíní:
Boys & Girls Hurling Training:
Nursery, U7 & U9 – Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday) @ 10am
U11 – Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday) @ 10am and Dé Céadaoin (Wednesday) @ 7pm
Newcomers welcome, please come and try out
Limited number of Helmet and Hurley’s available for newcomers for first few weeks.
Traenáil Iomána Buachaillí: Boys Hurling Training:
U13 – Dé Domhnaigh (Sunday) @ 10am and Dé Céadaoin (Wednesday) @ 7pm
Tabhair leat sciatha Guma agus uisce le do thoil.
Please bring Gum shields and water.
Ballraíocht: Membership:
Membership for all Coiste Na Nog members (Nursery to U 17) needs to be paid ASAP.
Torthaí Results:
U13 Hurling
Athea 0-6
St. Kierans 0-8
We played St. Kierans in Athea Thursday evening in a fiercely competitive match that went to the wire, Athea had a last minute goal opportunity to win match but unfortunately luck did not go our way loosing out by two points. Every player gave 100% and played some very impressive hurling
and great team playing. Team Tom Mullane, Colton Brouder, Tadhg Hunt, Kane Brouder, Nathan Ambrose, Jamie Brosnan, Cathal Fitzgerald, Paddy O’Connor, Daniel Hunt, Mark Collins, Jayden Kiely, Aaron Hunt,Tony Ambrose, Shane Ahern, Jack Leahy
Next match is away to Croom Thursday 6th July @ 7 pm.
U13 Girls Football
Well done to the U13 team who played a strong Granagh/ Ballingarry in the developmental league Monday night.
U9 Hurling
Played a blitz Friday evening in Drom Broadford 11 players lined out for Athea and a great display of hurling was given by all teams on the night.
U7 Hurling
Athea hosted blitz Saturday morning 14 boys and girls took to the pitch. There was some great fun had by the three teams and they were all rewarded with ice creams which went down a treat.
Fixtures:-
U11 Tuesday 27th June in the Billy Biggane Carnival in Dromcollogher