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 . 7pm
Athea v Mungret St. Pauls
This is our first game in this year’s County Championship and let’s hope we can repeat last year by securing the win.
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 this 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.
The Power of the 16th Player:
We are now in the second week of July and for those who follow Limerick Hurling but not Limerick Football, it must feel a little strange that Croke Park beckons for the big ball supporters.
How important is it to have a strong support base in order for a team to reach its potential. After five Liam McCarthy victories in a short period, the hurlers inspired many to compete for tickets and get behind the team. It is difficult to quantify just how important the support base is to the players, however, it has to have played a big part in motivating them to continue to excel and strive for more success. And deliver they did in a golden era for Limerick Hurling.
The Limerick footballers on the other hand are on a steady climb under Jimmy Lee with crowds growing steadily with each victory. This Sunday you can play your part by making the journey to Dublin to cheer on the team as they take on Kildare.
The same can be said for the trip to Cappagh the weekend after when we play Mungret St. Pauls in the first round of the championship. The more that go to these matches the more that the “Power of the16th Player” can be seen and felt by the players.
Put the 19th in your diary for Round 1 of the Championship.
Hurling:
Hurling training will continue over the summer. Wednesday nights 7pm to 8pm for U14 and U16. Sunday morning for all ages 10 am to 11 am
U16 hurling:
Our U16s had their first round of the championship Monday evening at home Vs Killacoola Gales.
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.
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