Athea GAA Club Notes:
Club Fixtures:
Woodlands House Hotel County Premier Junior A Football Championship- Group 1-Round 1
Venue: Cappagh. Date/time: Saturday July 19th 2025. TBC
Athea v Mungret St. Pauls
This game has been put back further following Limericks success in the Tailtean Cup Semi Final. It will now take place the week after the Tailtean Cup Final. This is our first game in this year’s County Championship and let’s hope we can repeat last year by securing the win.
Club Results:
County Minor A Football Championship Group 1
Shannon Gaels/ Athea 0-05. Dromcollogher Broadford 0-06
This game was played in Ballyhahill last Wednesday in the first round of the Minor A Championship. Athea were well represented in the team in this very evenly contested game.
The backs were well on top on both sides and wayward shooting played a big part in this low scoring game with a single point scored by each team in the second half. This was a very entertaining game nonetheless with the bare minimum between the teams in the finish.
The Drom Broadford fans who travelled really got behind their team throughout the game. In tight games the supporters can make all the difference and can lift their team through encouragement and by urging the team on.
The next game is on July 23rd 2025 against Adare. Venue to be confirmed.
County Fixtures:
Tailtean Cup – Final
Venue: Croke Park. Date/time: Saturday July 12th 2025 at 2:30pm
Limerick v Kildare
The footballers are in the Tailtean Cup final against Kildare on Saturday July 12th 2025 with throw-in at 2:30pm. This is the first of a Double-Bill as the All Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone throws in at 5pm.
The power of the 16th player shouldn’t be under estimated so put this date in your diary and support the footballers in whatever way that you can.
FRC Rule Amendment:
Amend Rule 2 – Set Play, 2.12 Mark, Play on immediately – Kick Out Mark,(b) (ii) to read as follows:
(ii) If the Player is illegally challenged, a free kick shall be awarded to the player’s team from the point at which the challenge is made, and this free kick may be taken by any player on that team.
This now means that the referee cannot bring the ball forward 50m if a player is fouled while he has called a mark from a kickout. It will instead be a free from where the challenge is made.
U16 League Final:
Athea 11.13 St Patricks 3.7
Huge well done to our U16 girls who had a Brillant win to finish their league campaign.
Our girls started the game well with few early scores which settled them into the game. They continued to play some great football with a good supply of ball going into the forwards who startled the back of the net on a number of occasions. However St. Patricks came back into it with a few well taken points before half time – Athea lead by 5 points at the break. In the second half our girls continued to work hard in all positions ,the backs did dome great defending ,midfield and forwards played some great football and we got more scores on the scoreboard .We dominated in most positions for the rest of the second half and ran out winners on a convincing score line .All the training and matches that they girls have done this year have paid off with a great win .They showed great skill,determination and brillant team work. Team Geraldine Carmody, Aoife Hayes, Lauren Healy, Hazel Ahern, Alice O’Sullivan, Erin O ‘Rourke, Grace Ahern, Lucy Ahern, Lilly Carmody, Millie O’Sullivan, Maeve Murphy, Kayla Sheehy, Aoibhin O’Riordan, Anna Murphy, Evie Doody, Clodagh O’Mahony, Ella Collins, Jessie Collins, Eimear Hunt, Sarah Barrett, Aine Ahern.
Thanks to Tadgh Murphy for referring a fair contest. Credit to St Patricks who did not give up till the final whistle. It’ll be a quick turn around for this team with first round of the championship on Friday night v Monaleen at 7.30pm. Huge well done to the team and mentors of Steven O’ Rourke, Mary Hunt snd David Murphy. We look forward to following them on the next step of the journey.
U8 Girls:
Well done to the U8 girls who travelled to Cappagh for a blitz Sunday morning. They played 3 matches against Croom, St Senans & Cappagh in warm conditions. The girls created some super scores, showed tough defending and great enthusiasm. It was fantastic to see the Girls skills and confidence improving with every game. Keep it up Girls. Thanks to our hosts Cappagh for an enjoyable morning of football.
Division 2 League:
Well done to our intermediate team who played Ahane at home Saturday night. Athlough having a lot of possession we lead at half time by just four points. Ahane got into the game with two quick goals mid way into the second half to take the lead. Athea fought hard and with Maeve Murphy finding the back of the net with minutes remainin they got their just rewards. Last league game will be at home this Tuesday 1st July at 7.30 v Monaleen.
Munster LGFA Festival of Football:
Athea GAA / LGFA are delighted to be chosen to host the Munster u8 / u10 Festival of football on Saturday July 12th. Teams from Limerick, Clare and Kerry will attend on the day.
U8s:
The Athea U8 Footballers travelled to Knockaderry for their latest round of Saturday morning blitzs. Great turn out again and they put all the skills they have been learning to the test against the Feenagh and Knockaderry teams. They performed brilliantly and showed great determination and skills in every match. Well played everyone and keep it up ⚽️
U9s:
Our Under 9 footballers travelled to Castlemahon last Tuesday evening and played a total of 6 matches against Newcastle West and Castlemahon. They played some lovely football in wet conditions and their ball handling and passing really stood out. This was a really enjoyable blitz, we have a great group of players at this level and they are really improving with each game.
U10s:
An incredible 43 players togged out for our under 10s mixed football blitz in the field on Friday evening, where we hosted Mountcollins and Castlemahon. There was some fine displays of football on the evening with all our players working very hard and each of them getting involved, looking for the ball and playing as a team. We hope to see all 43 continue playing for many years to come.
U12 Football Go-Games:
We played our last game of the Phase I u12 Go-Games against Shannon Gaels in Athea on June 17th on a glorious summer evening. This was another competitive game with both teams playing excellent football with some fantastic scores. Training continues every Friday and Phase II of the Go-games starts on Tuesday July 08th away to Drom-Broadford. Athea Team; James Kelly, Patrick Philips, Tiernan Fitzgerald, Conchur Brouder, Nicco Liston, Edward Kelly, Colton Brouder, Kieran Sheehan, Thomas (White) Verzeletti, Arsen, Mikey Mullvihill, Rory Carmody, Noah Nash, Aaron McCabe and Oran Hayes.
Limerick Masters:
Round 4
Limerick 0-12 Longford/Leitrim 1-09
Split the Bucket:
The last draw took place 30th of June 2025. The lucky winner of €309 was Kathy Collins. The next draw will take place on the 14th of July. Tickets available at Collins shop, Ger Whites bar, Brown Joes bar, Gables Grill, O’Riordans Pharmacy, Credit Union and at bingo Friday evenings.
Club Development Draw:
This annual Draw is the clubs main and long established fund raiser. The tickets cost €50 for entry to 5 monthly draws, with a top prize each month of €500, followed by €300, €200 and 4 x€100 prizes. There are extra cash prizes in the December draw and a free club draw ticket for the 2026 draw also drawn each month. The total prize fund is worth a guaranteed €7450.
Draw promoters will be calling to houses around the parish in the coming weeks before the first Draw in August. People can also join online or by contacting any club officer, or call club chairman John Hunt at 087 7875378. Please support our club and parish.
Cul Camp:
Please note cul camp online is closed for Athea please contact Jacqueline on (086-0670091) if you wish to book a place.
Hurling:
Hurling training will continue over the summer. Wednesday nights 7pm to 8pm for U14 and U16. Sunday morning for all ages 10am to 11am.
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 draw as it all helps towards the running and up keep of the club and walking track.
https://atheagaa.clubforce.com/products/membership