Athea GAA Club Notes:
U10 Girls Football:
Best of luck to our U10’s who play Monagea in a blitz on Wednesday 26th June at 6.30pm in Athea.
U14 Boys Football:
Great performance from Athea Monday evening against Adare in round 3 of the Division 1 championship winning on a score line of 1:13 to 2:03. It was a fantastic team performance with great displays from Mark Collins midfield and Joe Scanlon wing forward.
U14 Boys Hurling:
Athea will play Croom in Athea on Sunday morning June 30th at 10.30am. All support welcome for this great bunch of players.
Adult Ladies:
Adult League
Round 5 Division 2
Huge well done to our Adult Ladies on Sunday evening who had a comprehensive win over Monaleen. From the throw-in. Athea registered their first score, a goal from the boot of Molly Ahern .It was one way traffic for most of the first half with the first half finishing 4.7 to no score.The city side did not give up despite the pressure and the second half was a tighter affair finishing on the score line of 6.9 to 1.0.
Team: Sarah O’ Connor, Amy Ryan , Sinead Hunt, Isabelle Barrett, Rebekah Daly, Grace Hunt, Grace Hunt, Rebecca Collins, Michelle Curtain, Maeve Murphy, Aoife Curtain, Emma Scanlon, Jackie Stackpoole, Mary Ita Casey , Molly Ahern, Aoife O Connor, Tara Zgaga , Molly Hunt, Brid Hunt, Amy Carmody, Our last remaining match is against St Bridget’s Wednesday 3rd July in Athea at 7.30pm.
County Junior Premier Football Championship:
Our Adult men’s team are out in the first round of the County Championship this Thursday at 7.30pm in Ballyagran v Kilteely Dromkeen. They have been training well since early in the year and are hopeful of a good start to the campaign. We have a mix of experienced players as well as an influx of youth, with the possibility of up to 6 players, playing at this level for the first time. Come along and give the team your support. They are out again the following week in Round 2 where they will meet Mungret, who have huge numbers of players at their disposal. Tickets must be purchased online beforehand by following the link – https://limerickgaa.ie/buy-club-championship-tickets/
All Ireland Semi Final:
Best of luck to Limerick U16’s who play Leitrim in the all Ireland semi final in Roscommon Thursday night. The club is so proud to be represented by Maeve Murphy, Geraldine Carmody and Grace Hunt – who has the extra privilege of captaining this side.
Club Development Draw:
Tickets for the annual Athea GAA Club Development Draw are now on sale from all sellers, or also online via Club Force. There will be one draw per month from August to December, with a total prize fund to the value of €7450. Prizes per month include – 1st Prize €500, 2nd Prize €300, 3rd Prize €200, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Prize €100, 8th Prize 1 Free Ticket for Club Draw 2025. Bonus Xmas Draw in December €100 X 2. All support is greatly appreciated. *Please note that tickets for the above 2024 Draw may have already been purchased via Club Force, please check this before purchasing from a seller.
Split the Bucket:
Congratulations to Mary Griffin who was last week’s winner of Split the Bucket, going home with the grand total of €288. Next Draw Monday 1st July. 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.