Athea GAA Club Notes:
Club Result:
Woodlands House Hotel Premier Junior A Football Championship Group 1 Round 5
Athea 1-8 Monagea 3-13
On Sunday last we met Monagea in Newcastle West in Round 5 of the Premier Junior A Championship in a game where a win was a must. A strong and clinical Monagea side however proved too much for Athea in a tough encounter, pulling away in the second half to claim a comprehensive victory.
Both teams started brightly in an evenly contested opening quarter. Sean Ryan opened Athea’s account with two points as we traded scores, before TJ Hunt added a further points from a free to edge us ahead for the one and only time in the match.
Midway through the half, Monagea struck the first major blow with a goal to move into a six-point lead. We responded when Evan Curry finished to the net from distance over the keepers head, bringing the sides back into contention before the break. The halftime score was 1–6 to 1–3 with Monagea ahead.
Athea came out battling after the restart, Andrew O’Riordan and Sean Ryan picking off early scores but Monagea quickly regained control, firing over two quick points before striking for a second goal that gave them a commanding lead.
A third Monagea goal midway through the half effectively sealed the contest, stretching their advantage. Athea continued to fight, with Sean Ryan adding three excellent points from play, but Monagea’s accuracy and depth told in the final stages.
They closed out the match strongly, adding late points to run out comfortable 3–13 to 1–8 winners. It proved to be a disappointing end to the season in a game where Athea had no answer to a very efficient Monagea team who now advance to the Quarter Finals.
Team: Gerard Ahern, Eoin Sheahan, Tommy Quaid, Sean Twomey, James Hunt, Andy Ahern, Eoin O’Shea, Evan Curry (1-0), Tadhg Ahern (0-1), Brian O Connor, TJ Hunt (0-01f), Andrew O’Riordan (0-01), Jonathan Fitzgerald, Dylan Griffin, Sean Ryan (0-6)
Subs Used: Callum Buckley for Tadhg Ahern, Kevin Murphy for Dylan Griffin, Darren Murphy for Brian O Connor, Daire O Shea for T.J. Hunt.
Woodlands House Hotel Junior C Football Championship Group 2 Round 5:
Glin 1-11 Athea 1-15
There was excitement to the very end as Athea battled past Glin in a hard-fought clash that went right down to the final whistle. All square at the break, Athea produced a spirited second-half display to claim a deserved three-point victory and now advance to the Quarter final of the Junior C Championship.
Glin started brightly, striking early points to move 0–3 to 0–0 ahead within the opening five minutes. Conor Fitzgerald got Athea off the mark from a two pointer, before Rory Cleary, Aidan Curry with two frees and Jason Kelly added fine efforts to go four points up.
However, Glin responded in style with a well-taken goal from play just before the 20-minute mark to tie the game again. Both sides traded scores to the interval, leaving it Athea 0–9, Glin 1–6 at half-time. David O Connor came on before halftime and was quick to score and did so again early in the second half.
The restart saw Glin stretch their lead to three points with a strong spell, but Aidan Curry hauled Athea back into contention with a free before blasting home a goal from play on 45 minutes to put his side in front for the first time since the opening quarter.
From there, Athea grew in confidence. James Broderick struck two fine points from play and Gavin Ambrose added another from the left as the home side pushed ahead. Despite Glin’s late pressure, a string of wides proved costly, and Athea held firm to secure victory on a final scoreline of 1–15 to 1–12. Michael Tierney gave a powerful performance at the back and kept Glins talisman very quiet throughout. There was a blend of experience and youth in the team with Jack Sexton and Jamie Collins doing well and getting further valuable gametime at this level. Our next game is in the quarter final against Ballinacurra Gaels on Saturday October 25th 2025. Team Tomas Ahern, Jack Sexton, Philip Daly, Cillian O’Connor, Jamie Collins, Conor Fitzgerald 0-2,1x2pt, Michael Tierney, Michael Walsh, Gavin Ambrose 0-1, Ger Collins, Dan McMahon, Rory Cleary 0-1, Jason Kelly 0-1, James Broderick 0-2, Aidan Curry (1-6,1tpf, 4f) Subs: David O Connor 0-2 for Dan McMahon, Neilus Hunt for Rory Cleary, Jim Ahern for Cillian O Connor.
U14 Football Division 2 Shield Final:
The Athea boys had an early start on Saturday moring travelling to MNP Rathkeale for a 9:30 throw-in against Ballybricken-Bohermore/Fedamore/Croom. The Athea boys played their hearts out from start to finish against a very strong and commited opposition with only 4 points between the sides at halftime. Athea to their credit kept the intensity of the game high throughout and were made work hard for every score whilst our defence were heroic with man of the match John Ahern at fullback giving an exhabition in old-school defending. The final whilst was met with joy and relief with Athea winning out in the end 2:07 to 1:03. Eoin Ahern, Nathan Ambrose, John Ahern, Oisin McCarthy, Cathal Fitzgerald, Jack Leahy, Edward Kelly, Kane Brouder, Joe Scanlon (Capt), Aaron Hunt, Tadhg Hunt (0.01), Liam Og Reidy, Shane Ahern (1:06) Conor Leach, Se Ahern (1:0), Oran Hayes, Colton Brouder, Tiernan Fitzgerald, Noah Nash, James Kelly, Fionn Hunt.
U11 Parish League:
We had over 40 boys and girls take part in the annual U11 Parish League on Friday night with Athea Gaels winning the cup and Athea Giants winning the shield. The 4 teams played excellent football on the evening much to the delight of the large crowd of spectators.
Hurling:
Our U16 hurler’s head to Mick Neville park on Saturday the 18th of October to take on Killacolla Gales in the division 4 shield final at 9 30 am. We wish them the best of luck. All supported welcome.
Ladies:
Athea fair day raffle – Saturday 8th November
Tickets are currently on sale for our annual fair day raffle. Huge thanks to our sponsors:
1st Prize Load of Timber sponsored by Dick White’s & Eilish @ Batt’s bar
2nd Prize 5 bags of Coal sponsored by Collins XL
3rd Prize €100 Voucher Ned / Dana Gould Chipper
4th Prize €50 voucher Amber filling Station sponsored by Paddy Horgan
5th Prize €50 voucher Brown Joe’s Bar / Restaurant.
Athea GAA COBI Sports Christmas Shop:
The COBI Sports Christmas shop is currently open . This is the last week for orders as it will close on October 16th with delivery early December. https://cobisports.com/product-category/club-shop/athea-gaa/
U15 Development Blitz:
Huge well done to the girls from Athea / Glin who played their final blitz in Monagea last Sunday against Monagea and Cappagh
Minor Ladies:
Best of luck to our u19 girls who are playing their first game of the championship this Sunday in Athea at 11am.
Munster Masters Interprovincial Series:
Huge well done to Mary Ita Casey who was part of the Munster master’s team that played the first master interprovincial series in Athlone last weekend. Unfornately losing out to Ulster after extra time in the final.
Hurling:
Congratulations to T.J Hunt, Cillian O Connor and Conor Fitzgerald and the Templeglantine junior A team who qualified for the county final last Sunday with a well deserved win against Claughaun. They play Castletown Ballyagran in the final in mick neville park on Saturday October 18th at 6pm.
Healthy Athea:
Thank you so much to everyone that came and supported our Annual Big Pink Breakfast we are delighted to announce an amount of €2.966 was raised we are blown away by the support as always Athea and beyond came out in force thank you . We must give a special thank you to all the people that made the day a huge success and all our fantastic sponsors.
The two chosen charities are Irish Cancer Society and Milford Hospice Thank you
Athea Together Festival
Eamon McElliggott is hosting a fundraising event in support of Athea United, Athea GAA, and the Athea Playground. The event will take place at Brown Joe’s Bar over the October Bank Holiday weekend. All proceeds raised will go directly to the three community groups evenly The ‘ *Athea Together Festival* ’ will feature live bands performing across three nights, promising an enjoyable weekend for all attendees. Tickets are priced at €30 and are available from any member of each club ️
On behalf of all three community groups, we’re encouraging the people of Athea and beyond to get behind this event and help make it as successful as possible and a sincere Thank You to Eamon for organising this exciting event
For any questions or queries, please contact Clare Ryan, John Hunt, or Julie Moloney
– Clare Ryan – 087 280 9512
– John Hunt – 087 787 5378
– Julie Moloney – 085 784 8496.
Split the Bucket:
The last draw took place the 6th of October. The Lucky winner of €285 is Therese Carroll. The next draw will take place on Monday the 20th of October
The tickets can be Purchased at Collins shop, Ger Whites bar, Brown Joes bar, Gables Grill, O’Riordans Pharmacy, Credit Union, Bingo Friday evenings and also online @ https://atheagaa.clubforce.com/products/draw/athea-gaa-draw
Club Draw:
Next club draw will take place Sunday the 19th of October in the clubhouse. Thanks to everyone for supporting our annual fundraising draw. Congratulations to all winners of our second club draw.