Athea GAA Club Notes:

Woodlands House Hotel County Junior C Football Championship- Semi-final

Athea 1-9 Patrickswell 1-7.

Athea overturned a sluggish first half to claim a two-point victory over Patrickswell in a tightly fought semi final contest in Mick Neville Park on Sunday. After trailing for most of the opening period and even missing a first half penalty, we produced a determined second-half rally, capped by a decisive goal from James Broderick, to seal a deserved win.

Patrickswell started the brighter, taking early control of possession and the scoreboard. Despite three early wides they built a three point lead by the tenth minute.

Athea had a golden chance to swing momentum back their way when we won a penalty as James Broderick was fouled in the area in the 14th minute, but the keeper made a diving safe from James’ placed attempt. James got our first score which was followed up by a point by Alan Kelly to narrow the gap to a minimum. Patrickswell then struck a goal in the 21st minute, extending their advantage and putting Athea under pressure.

David O Connor added a point and Gavin Ambroses goal attempt hit the post before Patrickswell kicked two further points to go five ahead nearing half time.

Aidan Curry put over a free before half-time to leave the halftime score 1-5 to 0-4.

The restart saw us dig deep and our supporters really got behind the team throughout the second half. We narrowed the gap to two points by the 50th minute as James Broderick added one and Aidan Curry added three further frees while Patrickswell struggled in that period registering just two points.

Our substitutions in the second half added further experience to the team as Neilus Hunt and Mike Reidy helped hold possession and stem the pressure from an onslaught from the Well who tackled throughout with intensity giving us very little time with the ball. There were strong challenges throughout with bruises to show for it for those involved.

The turning point arrived in the 52nd minute, when James Broderick pounced to bury a goal that pushed Athea ahead for the first time in the game. From there, we held our nerve and and defended resolutely to hold Patrickswell scoreless in the last 12 minutes.

The Well had three late frees from scoring distance to pip us but failed to hit the target with each. A key moment saw Jamie Collins emerge from a crowded goal mouth with ball in hand having intercepted a goal bound shot from the third free. This capped a great display from this young man who is one to look out for in the future.

A late Curry free stretched the lead to two points, enough to close out the match on a scoreline of 1-9 to 1-7. Martin Chawke gave a very solid display throughout and worked tirelessly in midfield showing great leadership to those around him.

There was great cheers from our supporters at the end of an enthralling game as we reach our second County Final this year when we meet South Liberties on Saturday November 8th 2025. All the best to the Team and to John Hunt and his Selectors in the upcoming final.

Team Tomas Ahern, Cillian O’Connor, Philip Daly, Michael Tierney, Jamie Collins, Conor Fitzgerald, Gavin Ambrose, Michael Walsh, Martin Chawke, Ger Collins, Alan Kelly 0-1, David O Connor 0-1, Jason Kelly, James Broderick 1-2, Aidan Curry 0-5f Subs used: Neilus Hunt, Mike Reidy, Rory Cleary Other Subs: Dan McMahon, Jim Ahern, Jack Sexton, Colm Hassett, Thomas McEnery.

Club Fixtures:

Woodlands House Hotel County Junior C Football Championship- Final

Venue: Feenagh. Date/time: Saturday November 8th 2025 2pm

Athea v South Liberties

This Saturday we travel to Feenagh for the Junior C Final against South Liberties who will be firm favourites having beaten us at the group stage. However, we have been unbeaten since that game and have improved a lot since then so the game should be a lot closer this time.

Again, good support at this match will give the team an added boost to cheer them on. Put the date and time in your diary.

Athea Ladies Club will be holding their next Clothes Collection on 15/12/25

Bags of clothes can be dropped off at Clubhouse meeting room anytime.

(if meeting room is locked can leave in public toilet)

Thanks for your support.

We will accept the following

✅ women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, handbags, belts, all paired shoes, curtains, bed linen, towels and blankets. just No Pillows or Duvets.

Athea Ladies fair day raffle – Saturday 8th November.

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

Our u19 girls will be back in action on November 9th against Gerald Griffins at 10 in Ballyhahill. We wish them and their management team the best of luck

Healthy Athea announcement

We are delighted to announce that Athea GAA is now a Gold Healthy Irish Life Club our Healthy Club officer Helen Hayes and Committee Member Liz O’Sullivan went to Mallow on the 14th October to receive our award This is a great honor as we were only one of two clubs from Limerick honoured with Gold on the night. This has taken a lot of work and we must give a very special mention to John Kelly who without obtaining the various grants we would not have been able to run many of our events. Thanks John. Special thanks to all our volunteers and committee members and to all the people who support and come to our events.

We have great plans for 2026. Watch this space!!!!!

Photo below of Helen and Liz receiving the award

Men on the move started last Saturday and continues this Saturday at 9:30 and is on for the next 6 weeks.

This is a great initiative and the Club is well set up for all the activities.

Come along next Saturday morning to join.

Thanks to the Limerick Sports Partnership, the Healthy Athea group and to Dylan Griffin of DG Fitness for getting this going.

The final total amount collected was €3,086.00

We have now issued cheques to Milford Hospice and Irish Cancer Society

Thanks again to our sponsors, volunteers and all who attended the event thank you.

Good2Go starts back this Friday 7th November @ 10:30 am to 12 pm for 6 weeks at Con Colbert Hall €3 per class contact 087 6103840 for information

Our Annual Bord Nog Christmas Quiz will take place on Sunday 28th December 2025 at the Community Hall more details to follow.

Our AGM will take place Sunday 18th January 2026 8 pm at Community Hall.

The last draw took place the 3rd of November. The Lucky winner of €320 is Alice Healy Congratulations. The next draw will take place on Monday the 17th of November

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

The last club draw took place Sunday the 19th of October Congratulations to all the winners of our 3rd draw. Thanks to everyone for supporting our annual fundraising draw. The next club draw will take place Sunday the 16th of November.