Athea GAA Club Notes:
Sympathies:
The Club would like to convey our sympathies to the O’Connor / Wallace families on the sad passing of Mary Wallace RIP. May the sod rest lightly on her gentle soul.
Update on Developments at Pairc na nGael:
Work continues this week laying Tarmacadam at a section of the walking track bordering the carpark. This will make this section cleaner, safer and will also increase the width of the track here. The entrance to our carpark has been widened in recent weeks ( thanks to Dickie Dalton & Thomás Brosnan) and two new stone piers have been constructed by local talent John Brosnan. The main carpark will also be surfaced with tarmacadam in the coming days , finally bringing this part of our development plan to fruition. This work is made possible by all who support our split the bucket, our Club Draw and all who purchase Athea GAA membership. Míle buíochas.
Split the Bucket:
Congratulations to Margaret Ahern who was this week’s Split the Bucket winner, going home with €501, which was the largest pot to date. The next draw will take place on Monday November 6th. Envelopes can be purchased at Dick Whites, Collins Shop, O’ Riordan’s Pharmacy, 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 which has allowed us to raise €3,780.50 to date since we began the initiative in June.
Club Draw:
Draw 3 of our Club Development Draw 2023 took place on Monday October 23rd. Last month’s winner of €1000 Jamie Collins picked the winning numbers. Thady Woulfe won first prize of €1000, Thomas and Rita Collins won second prize €100, Donal Cotter took home third prize €100 and Kieran Murphy won fourth prize – €100.
U15 Gerald Griffins Glin Athea:
The Gerald Griffins Glin Athea U15 boys team had a good win in the Championship semi final V Ballylanders on October 21st, winning on a scoreline of 4-15 to 7-5. The team now progress to the county final. Date to be confirmed.
Ladies Junior Football Final:
The widely anticipated junior final v Groody Gaels was postponed this weekend due to the sad passing of Mary Wallace RIP. The club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to all the Wallace and O’ Connor families at this time.
West Larkin shield team
Well done to Shauna Collins, who will represent Athea NS in the divisional school team. We wish Shauna and her teammates the best of luck in their preparation.
Athea Minor Girls:
The Athea Minor Girls team will play Gerald Griffins in Athea at 10am on Sunday October 28th.
Annual fundraising Raffle:
Our annual fundraising fair day raffle takes place 4th November on fair day. Tickets are currently on sale.
Thanks to our local sponsors
1st Prize Load of Timber – Sponsored by Dick White’s & Batt’s Bar, Athea
2nd Prize €150 oil Voucher – Sponsored by Mc Elligott’s Oil
3rd Prize 4 Bags of Coal – Sponsored by Collins XL Athea
Tickets €2 each – Book of 3 €5.
Clothes collection:
Our next clothes collection will take place Monday 6th November . Bags of clothes can be dropped into the club house or left in the public toilet over the next two weeks for this.
We will accept the following
✅ women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, handbags, belts, all paired shoes, curtains, bed linen, towels and blankets.
🚫 Duvets / pillows / blankets
Áth an tSléibhe – Coiste na nÓg –24ú Deireadh Fómhair 2023
Torthaí Results:
Athea School Boys Football:
Athea played Courtney Boys School Newcastlewest on Friday last in Raheenagh in the Division 2 semifinal with Athea winning on a score line of 4:09 to 1:02. Athea had excellent performances from Se Ahern in the forwards scoring 1:01, Cathal Fitzgerald in midfield and Oisin McCarthy in defence. Athea Panel: Eoin Ahern, Tiarnan Fitzgerald, Kane Brouder, Oisin McCarthy, Tadhg Hunt, Nathan Ambrose, Jack Leahy, Cathal Fitzgerald, Aaron Hunt, John Ahern, Se Ahern, Patrick Hayes, Shane Ahern, Colton Brouder, Noah Nash, Kieran Sheehan, James Kelly, Aaron McCabe.
Sarsfield Schools Team:
Congratulations to Jack Leahy and Tadhg Hunt for making the West Limerick Schools Football team following two rounds of competitive trails. Best of luck!