Athea GAA Club Notes:
Mens:
Fixtures:
We meet our neighbours Fr. Caseys (B Team) in the West Junior A Semi final on Tuesday June 16th 2026. The winners will meet Feenagh Kilmeedy in the West Final.
We are just over three weeks to County Championship and this match will give us a good indication of how well prepared we are. The soccer season is over now so we should have a few players back strengthening the panel.
West Junior A Football Championship Semi final
Tuesday 16th June, 2026. 7:15pm. Venue: Abbeyfeale
Fr. Caseys v Athea, Referee: Sean Hartnett
U14s:
U14 Football Athea v Knockaderry:
Athea played in the second round of the U14 13 a-side league on Thursday evening last in Athea, having won our opening match against Caherconlish we were hoping to keep the momentum going.
Conditions were very wet on the evening with Athea playing with a strong wind in the first half which we made good use of leading 2:06 to 1 goal at half time. The second half was a tighter game with a young Knockaderry team enjoying long periods of possession however Athea won out in the end 3:08 to 1:04 in what was an excellent game of footballer considering the conditions. This is a very young Athea team and our numbers are tight however the boys always give 100% and are excellent to train each week. Panel on the evening was. John Mullvihill, Conchuir Brouder, Jontie Weilding, Noah Nash, Conor Hayes, Oisin McCarthy, Colton Brouder, Edward Kelly, Tom Mullane, Fionn Hunt, Tiernan Fitzgerald, Oisin Kennedy, Mikey Mullvihill, Mattie Doody and Kieran Sheehan.
U12s:
U12 Billy Kirwan Football Tournament:
We were delighted once again to be invited to Foynes on Friday evening to play in the annual Billy Kirwan tournament which is always very well run by the St. Senans club. We played against a strong Shannon Gaels team in our first match and even though the score line was against us we never gave up. We played the home team in the Sheild Final and considering how far behind we were at half time we still managed to score 3:02 in the second half to ensure an exciting finish with St. Senans holding out for the victory. Panel on the evening was. John Mullvihill, Conchuir Brouder, Tom Mullane, Fionn Hunt, Tiernan Fitzgerald, Oisin Kennedy, Mikey Mullvihill, Mattie Doody, Scott Nolan, Daniel Smith, Noah Collins and Conor Brouder.
U8 Hurling:
On Saturday morning our u8 hurlers welcomes St Kierans, Adare and Askeaton, Ballysteen, Kilcornan to sunny Athea. There was great skill and work rate from our two teams. Huge well done to the Boys and Girls, keep up the good work.
U12 Girls:
Our U12 girls had a busy weekend of football – on Friday they travelled to Abbeyfeale take on Fr Casey’s. There was great skill and work rate on show from both teams. Huge thanks to Fr Casey’s for hosting us.
The girls were delighted to receive an invitation to play at half time in the Limerick V London match in Gerald Griffins on Sunday.
At the start of the game they form a guard of honour for both teams entering the field and at half time they played Adare. Huge thanks to Linda Youta Limerick PRO for organising.
Festival of Football:
Our club will once again host the festival of football u8 and u10 Munster blitz on July 11th will teams from all Cork, Kerry and Clare joining us on the day.
More details to follow shortly.
Club Draw:
€7,450 guaranteed prizes.
There will be over 40 winners of cash prizes ranging from €100 to €500. There will be 5 monthly draws starting in August, tickets cost €50, with all proceeds going towards the day to day maintenance of our GAA club facilities and walking track.
Tickets for our Annual club Draw are on sale at the moment from the usual ticket sellers or any committee member. Alternatively ask any of the underage coaches and they will let the club know of your interest. Your support would be greatly appreciated by all the users of our wonderful club facilities.
Underage training:
Our Friday evening 6:30 to 7:30 underage training from nursery to U12s is back.
Hurling:
Hurling Training Sunday Mornings 10am.
Split the Bucket:
The last draw took place the 15th of June The Lucky winner of €256 is Jerry Brouder Congratulations. The next draw will take place on Tuesday the 29th of June 2026
The tickets can be Purchased at Collins shop, Ger Whites bar, Brown Joes bar, Gables Grill, O’Riordans Pharmacy, Credit Union, Batts bar Athea Hairstyles, Doctors waiting room, Bingo Friday evenings and also online @ https://atheagaa.clubforce.com/products/draw/athea-gaa-draw
Membership:
All players should have membership before starting back at training.
Cul Camp:
Athea Cul camp please book to avoid disappointment places are filling up contact Jacqueline O Connor 086 067 0091 with any queries see link to book camp on 6th July to 10th July 2026
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/?1&county=Limerick&utm_source=website&utm_medium=findcamps&utm_campaign=culcamps2026&utm_content=camp_