Athea GAA Club Notes:
Club Result:
County U20 A Football Championship- Group 2 Round 2
Shannon Gaels Athea 3-10. Ahane 0-12
Our U20s had a home match last Saturday in Round 2 of the U20 A Football Championship against an Ahane team who had a big win in their first match against Claughaun last Thursday. This was a must win game as a defeat to Ahane would leave us out of contention for the knockout stages.
After a lot of overnight rain underfoot conditions were tricky. We performed much more fluently than we did last week and were competitive right throughout the first half. A goal from Billy Hogan being the turning point in the half. The sides went in at half-time level on a scoreline of 1-04 to 0-07.
In the second half, we performed even better and were getting stronger as the game went on. A further goal from Billy Hogan and a Michael Walsh well taken goal gave us the cushion needed to get back to winning ways and to be in with a chance of reaching the semi-final if other results go our way.
There were 11 Athea players involved in this game and the improvement in the younger players is very evident and bodes well for next year. The final score was 3-10 to 0-12.
Club Fixtures:
County U20 A Football Championship- Group 2 Round 3
Venue: Athea. Date/time: Saturday December 6th 2025 at 2pm
Shannon Gaels Athea v Claughaun
This Saturday our Under 20s have a home game in Athea where we meet Claughaun in Round 3 of the U20A Championship.
A win in this match will leave us in a good position, if Galtee Gaels can beat Ahane.
Sympathies:
The club would like to offer its sympathies to the Enright family on the passing of Ned last week. Ned was a member of the 1963 County Junior Winning Team and was described by those who remember him as a player, as a tall commanding defender who marked hard and tight and who in a physical era used his height and strength to great effect.
Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dhílis.
Ladies:
Clothes Collection
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
Fair Day Raffle Results:
Huge thanks to our sponsors & everyone for supporting our annual Fair Day Raffle.
*1st Prize -* Load of Timber Sponsered by Ger @ White’s Bar & Eilish @ Batt’s Bar – *Billy O’ Connor – Gortnagross*
*2nd Prize* 5 Bags of Coal – sponsored by Paul @ Collins XL –
**Penny & Faye O’ Callaghan -Upper Athea **
3rd Prize* €100 Voucher sponsored by Ned / Dana Gould – Chipper – *Breda & Shane Ahern – Hillside Drive.*
*4th Prize* €50 Voucher sponsored by Paddy Horgan @ Amber filing station Tarbert Road- **T.G O’ Sullivan Upper Athea **
5th Prize €50 Voucher sponsored by Eamon @ Brown Joes:**Nellie Ahern – Garryglass **
Ladies Football AGM:
The Athea took place in Athea GAA Clubhouse last Sunday 30th November at 6 pm. Helen Wall and Liz O’ Sullivan gave a detailed account of all that happened in the 2025 season with the club having teams from u8 up to adult level. Special thanks to everyone who made this possible. Well done to u14 Athea / Glin team and our u16 team wining the league finals in their respective grades.
The following officers were appointed on the night.
Chairperson: Helen Wall
Vice Chairperson: To be filled
secretary Liz O’ Sullivan
Vice Secretary: To be filled
Register: Mary Ita Casey
PRO: Ciara Hunt
There is still a number a vacancy to be filled if you are interested in any position please do not hesitate to contact any member of the committee.
Minor Ladies:
The minors last game of the year will be the league final V’s Oola – Sunday 14th December at 11pm. Venue to be confirmed.
U16 County Team 2026:
Huge well done to Shauna Collins and Loren Healy who made the u16B team for 2026 after a very competitive trial process. We wish them and their teammates the best of luck in the coming season. We look forward to following their progress.
Healthy Athea:
Good2Go continues this Friday 1st December at 10:30am to 12pm at Con Colbert Hall €3 per class contact 087 6103840 for information.
Men on the move continues this Saturday at 9:30.
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.
Club Notes:
Dates for Diary
Our Annual Bord Nog Christmas Quiz will take place on Sunday 28th December 2025 at the Community Hall more details to follow.
AGM:
Our AGM will take place Sunday 18th January 2026 8 pm at Community Hall.
Split the Bucket:
The last draw took place the 1st of December. The Lucky winner of €265 is Kathleen Ambrose Congratulations. The next draw will take place on Monday the 8th of December
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:
The last club draw took place Sunday the the 16th of November Congratulations to all the winners of our 4th draw. Thanks to everyone for supporting our annual fundraising draw. Our final club draw will take place Sunday the 7th of December.