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Glin GAA club proudly celebrates 125 years of existence this year. To mark this significant milestone, we are writing a book on the history of the club from 1898 to the present day. Many who have made valuable contributions to this period will have memories of their first involvement with the club, the fields around the parish they played in and will remember great teams and players. Perhaps also, people may have old newspaper clippings, photographs, match programmes and medals kept which would be of great interest to us in preparing this book and will allow us to best tell the story of Glin GAA over the past 125 years. Our book committee has begun the process of interviewing people and shortly, for those comfortable with technology, a questionnaire link will be sent around where interested individuals can make their own contributions. We will be holding an evening in Glin in the next while where old Glin GAA photographs, medals etc. can be brought in to be photographed and scanned, and the owners can share their stories relating to them. If anyone would like to be sent the questionnaire link or wishes to be interviewed, send an email with your details to glingaabook@gmail.com, contact us through our Facebook page www.facebook.com/glingaa, or contact James O’Donovan on 087 2311156 or Tom O’Donovan on 086 1710136.
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GAA
GLIN GAA CLUB NOTES
Posted on 24/05/2022 by Glinnews
County League
Glin 5-12
Athea 2-7
Our final league game of the year was against our near neighbours Athea. We got off to a flying start with a score within 10 seconds with Pádraig Scanlon, finishing cleverly from a Paul Sheehan assist. We looked bright in the opening stages with Sheagh O Connor and Ronan Culhane dominating the first quarter, however we conceded two quick goals midway through the half which left us with a mountain to climb. Another Scanlon score and two from Ronan Culhane narrowed Athea’s lead. Our lads fought back with a few minutes to go and smart scores from Jack Sheehan, Paul Sheehan and O Connor left us four points down with seconds left in the first half. A stroke of small fortune came our way, when a foul on the edge of the Athea box was deemed a penalty by referee Seanie Hartnett. Paul Sheehan converted the 3 pointer to leave the score at half time 2-4 to 1-6.
The second half was a dominant display by the black and white. A flood of goals came our way following some great passages of play from our defence, namely Maurice Fitzgerald and Eoin Wolfe. Sheagh O Connor led the scoring with two goals, only for Cian Culhane to replicate the feat with two goals of his own. From there we pulled away and kicked a further six points in the half to end whatever resistance the opposition threw our way! The game ended Glin 5-12 – Athea 2-7. We now look forward to our Championship opener in six weeks’ time.
Team: Ger Lyons, Eoin Wolfe, Jamie Fitzgerald, Cormac Healy, Padraic O Connor, Conor Shine, Maurice Fitzgerald, Sheagh O Connor, Ronan Culhane, Jack Sheehan, Padraig Scanlon, John Daniel Hickie, Padraig Horan, Paul Sheehan, Cian Culhane, Brian O Donovan, Fionn Henderson, Darragh McKenna.
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Family and Friends remember the Champion Knockanure Team of 1973. Team, Goalie- Willie Stack, Pat Connor Right Corner Back-, Full Back-Frank Collins, Left Corner back- Brendan Stack, Right Half Back- Jerry Coen, Centre Back- Jim Collins, Left Half Back- Tom O Connor, Centre Field- Willie Moore, Midfield- Jim Moore, Right Half Forward - Michael O Connor, Centre Forward- Patsy Collins, Left Half Forward- John Looney, Right Corner Forward-Maurice Collins, Full Forward- Neilie Buckley, and Left Corner Forward- Willie Joe Leahy. Selectors were Tom Flavin, Patrick O Dowd and Willie Finucane.
GAA: Knockanure GAA Club held a great night at the Community Centre on 12th October 2013, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1973 Division 2 North Kerry Football Championship win. Attendance included, brothers Brendan and Willie Stack, brothers Michael and Pat O Connor, brothers Frank, Jim, Patsy and Maurice Collins, Tom O Connor Keylod, Jim Moore and his wife now living in Galway, Also from Galway came Lisa Moore daughter of the late Willie Moore, Gerry Coen also made the trip from Galway. Anthony Maher Kerry Footballer presented trophies to the players to mark the 40th anniversary of their win, Jerry and Ann Woods sponsored the trophies. Fr Tom McMahon, Fr Brendan O Callaghan and Fr John Lucid were also in attendance. John Looney who travelled long journeys 40 years for training and to attend matches sang a song composed by Willie Finucane describing the match and praising the players, while Gabriel Fitzmaurice sang a newly composed song extolling the virtues of the 1973 players. The Club would like to thank the Community Centre for providing their facilities and thank Maureen Stack and her staff for providing the meal.
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Champion Knockanure GAA Team of 1973. Team, Goalie- Willie Stack, Pat Connor Right Corner Back-, Full Back-Frank Collins, Left Corner back- Brendan Stack, Right Half Back- Jerry Coen, Centre Back- Jim Collins, Left Half Back- Tom O Connor, Centre Field- Willie Moore, Midfield- Jim Moore, Right Half Forward - Michael O Connor, Centre Forward- Patsy Collins, Left Half Forward- John Looney, Right Corner Forward-Maurice Collins, Full Forward- Neilie Buckley, and Left Corner Forward- Willie Joe Leahy.
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Foundation of the GAA in Ireland
When Michael Cusack moved to Dublin, in 1877, to open his academy preparing Irish students for the Civil Service examinations, sport throughout Ireland was the preserve of the middle and ascended classes.
Within Cusack's academy sport was central with students who were encouraged to participate in rugby, cricket, rowing and weight-throwing.
In the early 1880's Cusack turned his attentions to indigenous Irish sports. In 1882 he attended the first meeting of the Dublin Hurling Club, formed â˜for the purpose of taking steps to re-establish the national game of hurling'.
The weekly games of hurling, in the Phoenix Park, became so popular that, in 1883, Cusack had sufficient numbers to found â˜Cusack's Academy Hurling Club' which, in turn, led to the establishment of the Metropolitan Hurling Club.
On Easter Monday 1884 the Metropolitans played Killiomor, in Galway. The game had to be stopped on numerous occasions as the two teams were playing to different rules.
It was this clash of styles that convinced Cusack that not only did the rules of the games need to be standardised but that a body must be established to govern Irish sports.
Cusack was also a journalist and he used the nationalist press of the day to further his cause for the creation of a body to organise and govern athletics in Ireland.
On October 11 1884 an article, written by Cusack, called â˜A word about Irish Athletics' appeared in the United Ireland and The Irishman. These articles were supported a week later by a letter from Maurice Davin, one of three Tipperary brothers, who had dominated athletics for over a decade and who gave his full support to the October 11 articles.
A week later Cusack submitted a signed letter to both papers announcing that a meeting would take place in Hayes's Commercial Hotel, Thurles on November 1 1884.
On this historic date Cusack convened the first meeting of the â˜Gaelic Athletic Association for the Preservation and Cultivation of national Pastimes'. Maurice Davin was elected President, Cusack, Wyse-Power and McKay were elected Secretaries and it was agreed that Archbishop Croke, Charles Stewart Parnell and Michael Davitt would be asked to become Patrons.
From that initial, subdued first meeting grew the Association we know today.
http://www.ballydonoghuegaa.com/contentPage/215809/h_i_s_t_o_r_y
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2021;
SPORT: On Sunday the 1st of August one of the 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship Quarter Finals between Meath and Armagh will be broadcast live on TG4. On Bank Holiday Monday we will then see Galway take on Mayo and Dublin's clash with Donegal in two other Quarter Finals. Fast forward to Saturday 14th August, TG4 will then broadcast the Semi Final matches live. All of which will lead up to the Senior, Intermediate and Junior finals to be played on Sunday 5th September, live also on TG4.
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By Damien Ahern
Be a Hero, run with us to Zero!
It’s official. We can confirm that Covid – 19 has not killed the community spirit, or indeed the generous spirit of the Athea Community. Last weekend witnessed over 400 people visit our club to take part in our collective journey to Croke Park, the brainchild of Michael Reidy. We not only made one return journey to Croke Park, but we in fact made three journeys clocking over 1500km in total. The Club was a hive of activity throughout the weekend where uplifting music blasted from a speaker providing welcoming encouragement to our participants together with the cheers from the club house. The AtheatoCrokePark run was not just an important event for Athea GAA Club, but it was also an important event for the community, acting as a catalyst for people to emerge from lockdown and begin to safely and slowly return to outdoor gatherings. At the time of writing over €8,000 has been donated by generous individuals and businesses from all over the world. It is now looking likely that our track will have a permanent surface in the not-too-distant future, providing top class facilities at Páirc na nGael. However, we’re not going to stop there. Last weekend also provided us with an opportunity to discuss the development of our club with the community, and our heads are now full of innovative ideas and potential projects to further enhance our facilities. Our gofundme page will remain open over the coming days for anyone else wishing to support our cause. The link can be found on any of our social media platforms.
Athea GAA are indebted to the support of two local heroes, Johnny Mullane and Billy Collins, who have invested hugely in our Club. On Sunday we were delighted to receive a visit from these men and to show them our thanks and gratitude in a small way. We enjoyed listening to their stories about their many years of involvement in Gaelic Games and the joy it brought to their lives. Wishing Johnny and Billy many more years of good health and happiness.
Our club would like to offer our thanks to Cormac Hayes and Chris Grainger for working diligently on some drone footage and video editing to showcase our development project which attracted much attention. Thanks also to Pat Sullivan of Bewleys for providing Tea & Coffee which was greatly appreciated by all – especially those who braved the elements. A word of thanks also to our kind neighbours for putting up with our loud music and traffic throughout the weekend. Eamon and James (TUS & RSS workers) must also be thanked for having the field and facilities in top condition for us always, which were hugely complimented by all over the weekend. Finally, thanks to you, the public for trusting in us and supporting us and for joining us for a ‘laugh and a lap’.
Name our Heroes Competition
Congratulations to Daniel Hunt who has successfully named our two superheroes! Mighty Maroon and Captain Gale were the most popular names chosen following public vote. Thanks to everyone who took part in the competition and for voting in our poll. Daniel has now won himself some club gear!
From Athea News
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Tom Aherne Notes May 2021
This Friday, May 21, is the 49th anniversary of Carrigkerry winning the 1971 Limerick County junior football championship at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick. The match was played on that date, but the year was 1972 as the championship was not finished in 1971. They defeated East champions Pallasgreen by 2-8 to 1-5 after an exciting game played in wet conditions. It was the very first county title to come to the combined parishes and when captain Johnny Kennelly collected the cup, he was literally mobbed by enthusiastic supporters on the way to the dressing room.
The team was Mike O’Connor, Michael (Haulie) Foley, Moss O’Connor, Maurice Windle, Johnny Kennelly (Captain) Tommy Cregan, John Windle, Paddy D O’Connor, Stephen Kennelly 0-1, Aiden Murphy 0-1, Jim Bourke 1-0, Tim Crowley 0-1, Tommy Greaney 1-1, John Hartnett, Tommy Upton 0-2. Subs used Tommy Kelly 0-1, Sean McCarthy 0-1. Subs: Patsy Nolan, Chris O’Connor, Denis Greaney, Stephen Murphy, Trainer Donie Flynn. This win was the start of a great era of success for the team which became known as Saint Kieran’s from 1972.
Saint Kieran’s GAA Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its formation in 2022. A small committee has been put in place to publish the history of Gaelic games within the Ardagh, Carrigkerry, Coolcappa, and Kilcolman area. The above win will form part of this history which will chronicle all grades and areas of the club. The work is progressing despite the drawbacks of Covid-19, and members who would like to contribute articles relating to the history are asked to do so as soon as possible, as a lot of material has already been sourced and late arrivals may not be included.
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Moyvane Gaa
April 27 2020
PLAYER PROFILES: It is 25 years since Moyvane overcame Listowel Emmets to win the Senior North Kerry Championship for the 16th time. Our Club has decided to celebrate this great achievement. So, to start off we have asked the 1995 Panel to do up Player Profiles. Starting tomorrow we will be posting a Profile each day and we look forward to seeing the memories of the players as they look back on their great victory. In time we will upload the DVD of the game along with photos and newspaper articles. Here's hoping it won't be too long before we can all get back to our normal ways of live and we will be able to celebrate with this great team in style. We hope you all stay safe
Profile Moyvane GAA players 1995
See facebook for profile of following
https://www.facebook.com/moyvane.gaa
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: MIKE BRODERICK
1. Favourite position to play in?.
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Moyvane Gaa
April 29 ·2029
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: SEAN SHINE
1. Favourite position to play in?... See More
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Moyvane Gaa
April 30 ·2020
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: OLIVER JAP CARMODY
1. Favourite position to play in?... See More
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Moyvane Gaa
May 1 ·2020
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: DONAL KEARNEY
Favourite position to play in?... See More
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Moyvane Gaa
May 2 ·2020
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: DAVID MOLONEY
1. Favourite position to play in?... See More
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https://www.facebook.com/moyvane.gaa for much more details
Moyvane Gaa
May 16 at 1:54 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: Mike Scanlon
1. Favourite position to play in?
Centre Back.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past and Present)?
Colm Cooper and David Clifford.
3. Favourite North Kerry Player (Past and Present)?
Eamon Breen and Shane Enright.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel-I used love to beat them & I went to secondary school there.
5. Who had the most influence on you GAA career?
Tom Fitzgerald, Listowel & Sean Walsh, Moyvane- Sean was dead from calling to the Hill to collect me for matches. 🙂
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Winning 1995 NKC Final.
7. Toughest opponent?
Eamon Breen.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jap - Always messing. 😁
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Never sent off.
10. Who was to toughest player to mark during training?
Donal Kearney
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Sheehy Park, Listowel.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 NKSC Final?
Eamon lifting the cup & the great afterparty.
13. Favourite band/singer?
The Woulfe Tones / Big Tom
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
The Bourne Identity/The Sunday Game.
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Train hard & enjoy it while you can, as your career won’t be long going. No harm to do training sessions on your own as it will make you a stronger player when the games come around.
Moyvane Gaa
May 14 at 2:10 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: JACKIE MULVIHILL
1. Favourite position to play in?
Centre Forward
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Maurice Fitzgerald and David Clifford.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Eamonn Hennessey and Mikey Boyle
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Tarbert – Keeping those noisy neighbours quite!! 😂
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
My parents and Sean Walsh.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Captain of the SNKC 2003 team and winning!!
7. Toughest opponent?
Paul Galvin
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jap and Joe O’ Keeffe
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Nooooooo way – I’m a good boy!! 😉😉
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Mike Scanlon
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Listowel
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Winning – Butcher lifting the cup – our scouts did well bringing in Tom Sheehy (Limerick Hurler turner Kerry Footballer! He learned a lot from the Newtown lads!! 😁
13. Favourite band/singer?
Luke Kelly.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
David Attenborough.
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Hunger – Persistence & work hard. Enjoy it, the bet memories are made.
Moyvane Gaa
May 13 at 2:16 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: SEAN WALSH
1. Favourite position to play in?
Midfield.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Darragh O’ Sé and David Clifford.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Bomber and Brendan O’ Mahoney.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Tarbert…just loved beating them to rub it in at work! 😉
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
Pat Joe McEnery…he was a selector on Feale Rangers when I joined the panel and his encouragement helped me play in three County Championship Finals.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Winning the County Junior Final in 1982.
7. Toughest opponent?
Gerald ‘Yank’ O’ Sullivan (Tarbert).
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jap was capable of anything…and PJ Keane turned up one night with three different colours in his hair…he said he had a hot date in Listowel later! 🙂
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Yes…and it was my fault…but his jaw recovered in three months. 😁
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
When I went to Full Back, Donal Kearney, who was starting to ply his trade at Full Forward…and in the early days at training, avoiding John Moloney was a priority as he was a fearsome defender.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Austin Stack Park.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Being an unused sub…oops…Eamon Stack going off injured and coming back to accept the cup and give a super speech.
13. Favourite band/singer?
Tim Joe Sheehan singing ‘In my Father’s House’ and Seamus Beaton’s rendition of Meatloaf’s ‘Two out of Three ain’t Bad’. 🎶
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
Papillion and Homeland.
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Practice…Practice your skills and always listen to your coaches.
Moyvane Gaa
May 12 at 3:52 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: MIKE MULVIHILL (CLOUNBRANE)
1. Favourite position to play in?
Left Corner Back
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Mikey Sheehy and Gavin White.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Myself! 😉And Conor Cox.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Beale.
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
Johnny McEnery and Thomas O’ Callaghan.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Captaining Moyvane in winning the 1982 County Junior Championship.
7. Toughest opponent?
Johnny Bunyan.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
No ‘Jokers’ in our team! 😀
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Too many times to remember.
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Eamon Sweeney.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Fitzgerald Stadium.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Celebrating in Brosnan’s Bar the day after!!
13. Favourite band/singer?
Chuck Berry.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
Ben Hur.
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Stay away from the drink!!
Moyvane Gaa
May 11 at 4:32 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: PAT O’ KEEFFE
1. Favourite position to play in?
Corner Forward.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
The Gooch and Paul Geaney.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Eddie Bowler and Barry Mahoney.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel – always good to beat the townies!
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
My father.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Winning the North Kerry Minor Final in 1993.
7. Toughest opponent?
Padraig Thornton.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jap! 🙂
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
I was…and it wasn’t my fault!! 😀
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Mossy.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Finuge.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Eamon Stack lifting the cup.
13. Favourite band/singer?
The Wolfe Tones.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
Impractical Jokers:
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Listen to your managers and train hard.
Moyvane Gaa
May 10 at 2:25 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: DJ MULVIHILL
1. Favourite position to play in?
Any position except goals.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Ogie Moran and Seanie Shea.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Any club player who puts in the effort to keep a club going…Gearoid, Oisin and Sean Mulvihill (the next generation).
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel. I knew most of the lads from secondary school. There was always a healthy rivalry…most of the time.
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
Family and friends whom I played with in the back yard in the seventies and eighties as a young lad. They were fierce battles. Also, Denis O’ Connor and John Behan (R.I.P), who coached underage in the 70s and 80s – great men.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
2003 North Kerry Championship Final. Meeting family and friends after the game.
7. Toughest opponent?
Eugene Leonard (R.I.P) – Castleisland Desmonds.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jackie Mulvihill…you couldn’t keep him quite! 😀
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Yes…probably was. 😉
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Mike Scanlon.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Listowel.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Eamon Stack’s speech and going into Tim Kennelly’s bar afterwards. Mighty craic!
13. Favourite band/singer?
The Waterboys/Dire Straights
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
Any Comedy/Jamie Oliver
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Practice at home. Skills off of both sides as much as possible. You will always know the player that is practicing at home when they come to training. And have fun!
Moyvane Gaa
May 9 at 5:11 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: EAMON STACK
1. Favourite position to play in?
MidField.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Seamus Moynihan and Paul Murphy.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Johnny Stack and Donal Kearney.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Tarbert as they were always good tough games.
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
John Behan and Denis O’ Connor.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
The day we beat Listowel in the 1995 Final.
7. Toughest opponent?
Tucker from Ballylongford!
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jap and Smonners. 😀
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Yes and unfortunately it was my fault.
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Tom Sheehy.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Ballylongford.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
I think that switching Jackie and Johnny before the game was a great move that helped a lot towards our win I was delighted that Sean Walsh won a Senior North Kerry Championship medal after all he gave to the Club. Paddy Mulvihill gave us the belief we needed to win on the day…one of his quotes to us was ‘if you can run as fast backwards as you can forwards you will win a NKC Final. Lifting the cup on behalf of the team was a very proud moment.
13. Favourite band/singer?
Waylon Jennings.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
A River Runs Through It
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
As well as training with your team mates it is also important to train on your own a few times a week.
Moyvane Gaa
May 8 at 4:08 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: PASCHAL SWEENEY
1. Favourite position to play in?
Wing Forward.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Johnny Mulvihill and Barry O’ Mahoney.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Bomber Liston (even though he tormented Moyvane for years).
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Always looked forward to beating the townies (Listowel)! 😉
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
John Behan R.I.P and Denis O’ Connor – when I started off playing football at underage, they were the mentors.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Winning the 1995 North Kerry Championship.
7. Toughest opponent?
Eamon Breen.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Cathal O’ Connor – even though he was not in the 1995 team but he was there afterwards.
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
No.
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Mike Scanlon – he was as tough as they come.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
O’ Rahilly Park, Ballylongford
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Watching Eamon Stack lifting the NKC cup after 12 years.
13. Favourite band/singer?
Fureys and Finbar Fuery.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
Westerns and James Bond Movies.
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Keep the head down, train hard and you will get the results.
Moyvane Gaa
May 7 at 3:35 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: EDWARD O’ CONNOR
1. Favourite position to play in?
Full Forward.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Maurice Fitzgerald and David Clifford.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Eoin Liston.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel.
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
Denis O’ Connor!!
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Numerous including the NKC ’95 and the trips away.
7. Toughest opponent?
All tough.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jap!
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Once I believe, against Knockanure.
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Mike Scanlon.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Gaelic Park, New York
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Bus to and from the game…and the celebrations in the Boro.
13. Favourite band/singer?
Then - Bruce Springsteen…now - Imagine Dragons.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
GOT
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Keep putting in the work and seize the day.
Moyvane Gaa
May 6 at 1:51 PM ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: MIKE (MIKEEN) MULVIHILL
1. Favourite position to play in?
Wing Back.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Ogie Moran and Lee Keegan.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Johnny Mulvihill (St. Michael’s College) and Barry Mahoney.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel for the rivalry .
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
My Father, Michael Mulvihill.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
1995 as it was my first Senior North Kerry Championship winning.
7. Toughest opponent?
Stephen Stack, Listowel Emmets.
8. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Once against Ballyduff and no it wasn’t my fault, the ref made a mistake. 😉
9. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
My brother Mossie Mulvihill.
10. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Ballylongford.
11. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
The homecoming back to Moyvane.
12. Favourite band/singer?
Elvis.
13. Favourite film/TV programme?
Braveheart.
14. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Keep football simple and good coaching.
Moyvane Gaa
May 5 ·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: JOHNNY STACK
1. Favourite position to play in?
No. 6 Centre Half Back.
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Eoin Bomber Liston and David Clifford.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Paddy Mulvihill and Barry Mahoney.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel because we always loved beating them especially in Finals.
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
Johnny Flaherty – St. Michael’s.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Winning the North Kerry Championship in 1999.
7. Toughest opponent?
Eamon Breen – Finuge.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Jackie Mulvihill – he never stopped!
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
Yes once…it was Richies fault!
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Johnny Mulvihill.
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Austin Stack Park.
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
I remember we outclassed and out played a very fancied Listowel team, a great day for our young players.
13. Favourite band/singer?
Mike Denver.
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
A good Western!!
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Always work hard, both training and playing and listen to the coaches.
Moyvane Gaa
May 4 ·2020
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: NOEL STACKPOOLE
1. Favourite position to play in?
Wing Forward and Goalkeeper
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Jack O’ Shea and Maurice Fitzgerald
3. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel, they were the one team you didn’t want to lose to.
4. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
Sean Walsh, Paddy Mulvihill, John Behan and Denis O’ Connor.
5. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
The first time I put on the Moyvane jersey and played my first game with Moyvane underage along with my friends. Also winning the U21 North Kerry Championship in 1989.
6. Toughest opponent?
Castleisland and Beale were both tough teams to play against.
7. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
There were a good few ‘jokers’ but the main one was Joe O’ Keeffe. 😀
8. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
No I was never sent off…at least I don’t think so!
9. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Sean Shine.
10. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Tarbert and Ballylongford.
11. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
When the final whistle blew...it was a dream come true after 12 years of waiting.
12. Favourite band/singer?
Genesis and Josh Groban.
13. Favourite film/TV programme?
Gladiator.
14. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Keep working hard and take advice from your management team and one day we will be celebrating with ye lifting the North Kerry Championship cup again.
Moyvane Gaa
May 3 2020·
1995 SNKC WINNERS - MOYVANE
PLAYER PROFILE: JOE O’ KEEFFE
1. Favourite position to play in?
Corner Back although I played Mid Field at times and I was told I was very handy there! 😀
2. Favourite Inter County Player (Past/Present)?
Tomas O’Se and Peter Crowley.
3. North Kerry Player (Past/Present)?
Eamon Breen and Shane Enright.
4. Which team did you look forward to playing against most and why?
Listowel….they were afraid of us!! 😉
5. Who had the most influence on your GAA career?
My Father.
6. What is your best memory playing for Moyvane GAA?
Pints after the matches.
7. Toughest opponent?
Eddie Bowler.
8. Who was the ‘Joker’ on the panel during training?
Eamon ‘Butch’ Stack.
9. Were you ever sent off while playing for Moyvane and was it really your fault?
I was…but NO...it wasn’t’ my fault…I was being bullied!! 😀
10. Who was the toughest player to mark during training?
Crocket aka David Moloney
11. Aside from Con Brosnan Park, what was your favourite pitch to play in?
Ballylongford
12. What are your memories of the 1995 SNKC Final?
Looking after Mossy when there was a row!
13. Favourite band/singer?
Daniel O’ Donnell..
14. Favourite film/TV programme?
Paw Patrol
15. Any advice for Moyvane GAA’s current Coiste na nÓg players?
Train hard and stay away from the beer!
BY: Aidan Lonergan, March 06, 2019
EVERY county of Ireland has its own coat of arms, whether officially granted or via heraldic tradition.
In the majority of cases these crests were actually drawn up by the government before being assigned to the counties themselves.
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Kerryman North Edition, Thursday, July 21, 2005; Section: Kerryman Tralee
A very fit Micheál steps back from the chalkface
ON Monday Micheal O Ruaric retires as Vice Principal of Clounalour CBS — after 45 years of teaching, the bulk of which have been spent with the Tralee Christian Brothers.
It will come as a surprise to many to learn that Micheal is 65. He looks fresh and fit and his tall frame gives him the appearance of a younger man. And he probably would have liked to carry on. Because of the surplus of teachers, however, he like many others has to retire because he has reached the retiring age.
Micheal O Ruairc’s fame extends far beyond the classroom, although it was there that he was happiest and made many friends. A whole generation of boys who passed through the school will recall him. But to those who never sat in his classroom he was known as a prominent GAA man and a member of a number of cultural organisations in the town.
Appropriately, we tracked him down this week at Clounalour CBS where a football league final was being played in bright sunshine.
He presented the cup to the jubilant winners and made a speech. His wit appealed to the boys and they cheered him. Being with the youngsters will be something he will miss in retirement.
“I will miss being with young people,” he said. “I found teaching a very rewarding and satisfying job; one was surrounded by laughter to a certain extent.”
Micheal O Ruairc was born in Ardfert. Shortly afterwards his father was transferred to Farranfore where the family spent four years. They later moved to Tralee and spent some time living in James’ Street, before moving to Ballymullen.
Micheal was educated at Edward Street CBS and trained as a National Teacher in the De La Salle College, Waterford, from 1928 to 1930.
His first teaching post was at St Joseph’s Orphanage, Tralee, where he spent three months. He spent a short time sub-teaching at Rathmorrel NS, Ballyheigue. Here he was deputising for Mr Harry Connor, father of Fr. Fergal O’Connor.
In September, 1931, he was temporarily appointed to the teaching staff of Edward Street CBS. In January of the following year he was appointed permanently to the staff. At that time the monthly salary for a National Teacher was £12. Seven years later it had increased to £17.
“Teachers were not well paid in those day,” said Micheal. “Money, however, had value. It was a simple world in those days. We had peace and stability, we had just recovered from the recession after the First world War.” He recalled making a trip to Lourdes from Liverpool in 1938 and spending four nights in a good hotel. The total cost was £9!
As a youngster growing up in Tralee Micheal inevitably became interested in football. “We had to make our own fun in those days,” he said. “It was the era of the silent films and there was no great attraction in going to the cinema. There was a great emphasis in sport in those days and hurling and football were very popular. Young lads from the town spent a lot of time in the country in those days. Ballymullen was not actually joined to the town then.”
Micheal’s football career really began when he played for Edward Street CBS. In 1927 he won O’Sullivan Cup and Dunloe Cup medals with the school. He also played on the Munster Colleges team.
He was a member of the John Mitchel’s team from 1929 to 1939, during which time he won two county championship medals. He played for Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-finals of 1929 and ‘30. He was a member of the Munster team which was defeated by Leinster in the 1930 Railway cup final.
Micheal was chosen on the team for the 1930 semi-final in an unusual way. He was sitting in the stand watching a junior game when the then Secretary of the County Board, Jack McCarthy, approached him and said that some of the Dublin-based Kerry players had failed to turn up. Micheal was one of the last minute replacements!
“I borrowed a pair of boots from one of the junior players who was about my own size,” he recalled. “This kind of situation wouldn’t arise in modern times,” he said. “It just shows what a supreme GAA county Kerry was at the time. There was always a large selection of players.” Incidentally, he was a substitute on the 1930 team that defeated Monaghan in the final.
Reminiscing on his football contemporaries, Micheal listed off a galaxy of talent. John Joe Sheehy, Paul Russell, Con Brosnan, Bob Stack, Jackie Ryan, “a delightful footballer for a big man,” Miko Doyle, “one of the greats,” the Landers brothers ... the list seemed endless.
Micheal, who lives with his sister, Madeline, in Ballymullen, says that he has not given any thought as to how he will spend his retirement. “I would be going on annual holidays at this time of year anyway, so I have not really thought about it,” he said.
As a parting shot he said: “I have pleasant memories of the brothers and the lay teachers I worked with over the years, particularly the present teachers who made me a generous presentation at a farewell dinner in the Tralee Bay Hotel. He may have retired from teaching, but I think we are far from seeing the last of Micheal O Ruairc.
House in Tralee near sportsfield: FOR FOOTBALL THE KINGDOM AND IRELAND
Recently brought to attention by local TDs ,is this ,
what some may think as just a derelict cottage and bit of waste ground ,, and so it looks .!
but to those in the know, this an unassuming little house and surrounding area ,,,, was once the home of my Gran Aunt and uncle , Mai and Paddy (The Gannon) Flynn caretaker to the sportsfield for most of his life ,,, also it was the sight of the original gateway to the home of Kerry football ,,,, this once well kept cottage with a beautiful rose garden out the back , has definitely seen better days ,,, and its such a shame to see it in its present state ,,,, back in its glory days it was where many of the town would patiently queue ,,, to enter the field on a Sunday afternoon ,,,,, as it was where and still has the signs of the old turnstile gates ,,,, another fact not known to many is that this little cottage was once also used as a safe house and hide out for members of the IRB , before .up to and around the time of world war 2 ,,,, they would meet ,,,, and or hide out here ,,,so over the years it would have been under the watchful eyes of the British the Tans , the RIC, and the free stators
, about 25 years ago or so , my uncle was renovating the cottage ,,, and found above an old dropped ceiling in the attic, a little hide away room ,,, in which he found ,,, a trench coat ,,,, the handle of a pick axe,,, a revolver ,,(which it turns out was taken from a raid many decades earlier from Dublin castle ) but the most unusual thing up there were sheep skins ,,,,,, turns out back in the day ,,, the sports field was used to store sheep before the mart ,,,, now if for some reason there were men hiding out in the house , and
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1968 Papers
Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, September 14, 1968; Page: 18
ATHEA
The Present Day Players
The present Chairman of the club is Michael Costelloeand the team trainers are Johnny Walsh and Tim Woulfe. Now meet the players.
Tom O’Keeffe (goalkeeper) – 21 years of age. 5ft 9ins and weighing 10st 7lbs. An electrician, he was educated at Abbeyfeale Vocational School and the ESB Training School. At present residing in Dublin, he won the Western Minor Football Championships of 1964 and 1965 and the Frank Sheehy Memorial Tournament of 1967 with Athea. He has a brother Joe, also on the selection.
Michael (Morgan) Moran—(right corner-back)—21, 5ft. 9 ins, and weighs 11st 12 lbs. Educated at Knocknagorna National School, he won the West Limerick minor titles of 1964 and 1965 and last season won his first senior trophy when helping his club to victory in the Frank Sheehy tournament. He played on the county under-21 side this year—a competition we were most unfortunate not to win. He farms at Toureendonnell, Athea, but, like others of his colleagues, has to add to his Income by emigrating to London for the winter months.
Conor Mullane—As full-back, had a tremendous game against Oola. A brother of Johnny, who was so prominent with the county seniors three years ago, he farms at Knocknagorna, Athea, which school he also received his early education before moving to St Ita’s Secondary School at Abbeyfeale. Picked for the county minor football team in 1965, he is now 21, a six-footer, weighing 13st like the previous two players, he helped in the winning of a pair of West Limerick minor football titles and the Frank Sheehy senior tournament
Seamus Dillane (left cornerback)—A national schoolteacher from Templeglantine, comes from great Gaelic stock, being son of Matt Dillane, a man who has given a lifetime of service to the cause of Gaeldom and who is now a very valued member of the County Vocational Committee. I met another son of Matt's—Fr. Eamonn—during the week, playing an active part in the Kilfinane Festival. Seamus, who was educated at Colaiste Iosagain, Ballyvourney, and St. Patrick's Training College, Drumcondra, is 28, 5ft 10 ins and weighs 12st 12 lbs. He was a member of the county championship winning side of 1963, and also has many tournament successes to his name.
Missing from the line-out on Sunday will be regular right half-back Paddy Dalton, a product of Kilbaha National School and another member of the winning county title side at 1963 and of several tournament triumphs. 28 years of age, weighing 13st. and standing 5ft. 10.5ins, Paddy is a farmer at Direen, who also has to journey to London for the winter season.
Jim Barrett—A student at University College, Dublin, who received his early education at St. Michael's College, Listowel. Like the two previous players, he helped in the winning of the 1963 county and western junior football crowns and many other trophies in tournament ties A brother of centre forward, Jim, he is 24, 5ft 11 ins. and weighs 12st.
Murt Liston—21 years old, wearing the number seven jersey and captaining the side, he is the lightest member of the team at a little over 10 stone, 5ft. 9.5 ins. in height. An apprentice carpenter, now studying his trade in Limerick City, he is a former pupil of Athea National School and of Abbeyfeale Vocational School. The winner of West Limerick minor football honours in 1964 and 1965 and of the Frank Sheehy tournament last year, he played on the Limerick under-21 and junior football teams this season.
Joe Brouder (midfielder)—An agricultural contractor who was educated at Monemohill National School, Kilcoleman, and now resides In Athea, had a number of tournament wins in the club colours but is seeking his first championship medal. He is 25, his height is 5ft. 9ins. and he weighs 11st.
Tim Woulfe—One of the liveliest members of the side, is also the veteran of the team at 34 His height is 5ft. 10.5 ins. and he weighs 13st 5lbs. A national teacher in Athea, he was educated at St. Ita's, Abbeyfeale, and St Patrick's Training College, Drumcondra. He has played for the county In three grades—minor, junior and senior—and has county senior medals won with Western Gaels in both hurling (as a sub) in 1961 and football the previous year. When he won his West Limerick minor football championship medal in 1952, he had already western junior medals for 1949 and 1950 and a county Junior football memento for the latter year in his collection, to which he has since added a county junior football trophy for 1963 and many tournament souvenirs. A referee and administrator of much ability, he comes of a good Gaelic family and his father was a member of the Abbeyfeale side which won the county senior football title in 1915.
Michael Hayes, who fills the right half-forward position, is nephew of a great Athea player of other days, Jimmy Hayes. He is 22- 5ft. 10ins. and turns the scales at 13st Educated at Kilbaha National Schools, Moyvane, he won the county junior championship of 1963 before helping to collect the West Limerick minor football title of the following year. A county player in minor and under 21 ranks, he won a number of tournaments with Athea where he farms, which he mixes with a spell in London during the off-season.
Tom Barrett—At 31 is another of the old brigade and still an outstanding footballer. 5ft. 11 ins. high and weighing 13st., he was educated at Athea National Schools and now farms in the parish, With his home club he won the West Limerick minor football title of 1952 and the western and county junior crowns of eleven years later. He won a county senior football medal with Western Gaels in 1960, and was star of the day on that occasion, in addition to a good list of tournament successes, he has minor, junior and senior appearances in the county Jersey to his credit. His cousin. Dr. Kevin Barrett of Glin, helped in the winning of the 1950 Munster Junior football championship.
Ml (Haulie) Moran fills the No. 12 spot. At 20, the youngest member of the team, he is 5ft. 10ins. and weighs 12 st. 2 lbs. An apprentice carpenter in Athea, he was educated at Athea National School and Abbeyfeale Vocational School. A minor and under-21 footballer with Limerick, he won the West Limerick minor football titles of 1964 and 1965 and the Frank Sheehy tournament with his club. He is a cousin of Mick ("Yank") O'Connor of Treaty-Sarsflelds.
Sean McAuliffe, who will operate top of the right, is a Garda stationed at Hospital. Educated at Islandanny, Duagh and St Ita's of Abbeyfeale, he is 21, 5ft 10ins. and 11st. 12 lbs. in weight, Another of the West Limerick minor winners of 1964 and 1965 and of the Frank Sheehy tournament, he has played minor, under-21 and senior for Limerick. He is the son of Jack McAuIiffe, president of the Athea Club, and football star of the thirties with them, being in the winning of the first championship laurels—the 1937 western Junior football championship.
Gerry Carey (full-forward)—A Garda stationed in Athea, 29 years of age, a six-footer and, at 14st 8 lbs, the heaviest member of the team. Educated in Galway and by the S M.A. Fathers at Ballinafad, he won with them the senior football Mayo Colleges' championship. He has five junior football championship medals collected in three counties—East Galway, West and County Roscommon (1958),-West and Co Limerick (1963). In hurling he won the Connacht championship with Roscommon, and the Dublin Intermediate League with St Ita's In Limerick he played with the Claughaun and Garda teams and won the Frank Sheehy tournament as well as the 1963 junior laurels with his present club.
Kevin Dillon—Top of the left is another member of the Gardai, now stationed In Dublin. A native of Athea, he was educated at St Ita’s College, Abbeyfeale, and won the 1964 West Limerick minor football championship and the Frank Sheehy tournament with Athea, The tallest member of the team at 6ft. 2ins., he weighs 14st 7 lbs. and is 22.
Reserves
On the reserve bench we have Danny Barry, an accomplished musician who provides lively music on the team's outings A product of St Ita's of Abbeyfeale, he is 24, 5ft 8ins, and weighs 11 stone.
Joe O’Keeffe, brother of goalkeeper Tom, a woodwork instructor In Longford, who was educated at Abbeyfeale and Gorey. The winner of western and county junior honours with Athea in 1963, he is 27, weighs 11st 9 lbs. and stands 5ft 9ins.
Michael White—Educated at Rockwell College and now a clerical student at Holy Ghost College, Kimmage. Winner of the 1964 West Limerick minor football championship and of the Frank Sheehy tournament, he is 22, 5ft 10ins, and 12st. l lb. in weight.
Jack O'Connor — An Athea farmer, educated at the local National School and holder of trophies won in the western and county junior finals of 1964 and the Frank Sheehy tournament A 5ft 8ins, man, 11st. 3 lbs, on the scales, he is aged 29.
Ken Dermody — The local Garda Sergeant and club secretary, won a Munster Colleges' senior hurling medal with Thurles CBS., where he was educated. Whilst stationed in North Kerry he helped the "Kingdom" boys' to Junior All-Ireland hurling and National League hurling triumphs and this year was a member of the Limerick intermediate hurling team that won the county's first title in this grade. With Athea he has won the Frank Sheehy trophies.
Frank Collins—A gardener In Athea, was educated at Knockanure and won the western minor football double of 1964 and 1965 with Athea, as well- as the Frank Sheehy tournament. Topping the scales at 11st. 12 lbs., he is 5ft 11 ins in height and, at 20, has a fine football future before him.
Athea Club has given generously to county teams, for in addition to Owen Liston and Sonny Murphy, who won Munster junior football laurels in 1950, others to wear the Limerick jersey Include Jimmy Hayes, Tim Woulfe, Michael O'Connor, Tom Barrett, Johnny Mullane, Denis Moore, Mick and Sean Dalton, in addition to those mentioned as minor and under-21 players of recent vintage.
SENIOR FOOTBALL (9)—1946, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1956. 1957, 1963.
SENIOR HURLING (3)—1951, 1952, 1953.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL (1)—1951
MINOR FOOTBALL (4)—1949, 1951, 1957, 1964.
MINOR HURLING (3)—1949, 1950, 1951.
JUVENILE FOOTBALL (8)—1947, 1948, 1949, 1955, 1956, 1963. 1964, 1966.
JUVENILE HURLING (3)—1948, 1949, 1955.
COUNTY SENIOR CUPS :
FOOTBALL (2)—1960, 1961.
HURLING (l)-1960.
CITY CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESSES JUNIOR FOOTBALL (7)—1946, 1947, 1950, 1951, 1957, 1958, 1959 MINOR FOOTBALL (7)—1949, 1950, 1951, 1957, 1964, 1965, 1967.
JUVENILE FOOTBALL (9)—1947, 1948, 1950, 1955, 1956, 1963. 1964, 1965, 1967 .
MINOR HURLING (5)—1949, 1950, 1951. 1955, 1967.
JUVENILE HURLING (6)—1948, 1950, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1964.
TOURNAMENTS: Duggan Cup, Senior Hurling (5)—1946, 1950, 1951, 1952. 1961.
Gleeson Cup, Senior Football (9)—1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1967.
Newcastle West Tournament, Senior Football—1953.
Retreat House Tournament, Senior Hurling—1955.
New Ireland Assurance Co. Shield, Junior Hurling (2)—1946, 1950.
Kerryman Cup, Junior Football (3)—1946, 1947, 1948.
Juvenile Football, City League—1965.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL (Two)—1950, 1963.
Winning Players: 1950 Moss Fitzgerald (goal)
Jim Broudor Maurice Leahy Sean Dalton
Paddy Mulvlhill Mick Dalton Sonny Murphy
Owen Liston (Captain) Dan Liston
Christy O’Connell, Darby Fitzgerald Tim Woulfe
Michael Scanlan Paul Bohan Pa O'Connor
Denis Moore (goal)
Ned Enright Richard O'Connor Timmy Hanrahan
Paddy Dalton Jim Leahy Seamus Dillane
Tom Barrett (Captain) Johnny Mullane
Michael Hayes Tim Woulfe Paddy Dwane
Tim Quaid Gerry Carey Jim Barrett
Sub. — Phil Woulfe.
WEST LIMERICK CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESSES
JUNIOR FOOTBALL (Five)—1937, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1963.
MINOR FOOTBALL (Three)—1944, 1964, 1965.
Frank Sheehy Memorial Tournament, Listowel — Senior Football—1967.
Minor Football Players, West Limerick Champions: 1964
G Barry, Michael White, Conor Mullane, Mossy Doody, Murt Liston, Tom Browne, Tom Mullane, Michael Hayes, Michael Moran (Morgan), Michael (Haulie) Moran, Sean McAuliffe, Jim White, Patrick Geoghegan, Kevin Dillon, Richard Denihan.
Paddy Mullane, Tom Foley, Conor Mullane, Francis Sheehy, Murt Liston, Tom Browne, Jim White, Michael Moran (Morgan), Michael (Haulie) Moran, Tom O'Keeffe, Sean McAuliffe, Michael Quille, Sean Moran, Michael White,
Limerick Leader 1905-current, Saturday, November 02, 1968; Page: 3
ATHEA - THE CHAMPIONS
The cheers ring round the Gaelic Grounds, they echo far away,
The Limerick football championship has come to sweet Athea.
The dream at last it has come true,-no longer must we wait:
They've brought the Cup home to the West, these men of sixty-eight,
The first they beat was Patrickswell, next did Askeaton fall;
Then Oola's best they, failed the test with our boys to play the ball.
Next Came the Treaty Sarsfields in the final game to play;
Some wise men shook their heads and said "they'll surely, beat Athea."
The autumn sun was shining bright on that field near Limerick town,
When they came from Clash and Cratloe there, the village and Knockdown,
From Knocknagorna's hills as well from Keale, Coole West, Tooreen,
From Gortnagross and Knackanair and the vales of sweet Direen.
Then old men's thoughts they drifted back to the games they used to see,
And to men who fought in, harder fields to make our nation free-
Con Colbert, Gortaglanna, Paddy Dalton came to mind-
Many hearts with pride were beating for those days long left behind.
But every face is turned now to the scene of the present day.
The Treaty boys, they struggled hard, but were no match for Athea.
And when the final whistle went there was no doubt who was best.
The Cup has found a worthy home in its journey to the West.
Here's to the men of sixty-eight, with Con Mullane full-back;
Tom Keeffe In goal beside him "Morgan" Moran and Sean Mack,
Ken Dermody, Frank Collins and Mike Hayes made no mistake,
And when Gerry Carey gets, the ball the West is wide awake.
The Barrett brothers and Joe Keeffe were always to the fore,
And from a player like Timmie Woulfe no one could ask for more.
Murt Liston, the young captain, was indeed a shining light;
Kevin Dillon and Joe Brouder too. they played with all their might.
The other men who also served, the subs behind the scene
Tim Enright "Haulie" Moran and Pat Dalton from Direen,
Tim Keeffe and Danny Barry, Patie Moran, Jim Dillane.
Mick White and Jack O'Connor, too, strong men-of brain and brawn.
Your followers they are proud of you, gallant men of sixty-eight;
We will always look upon you as the greatest of the great
And in many a future battle we-well know you'll never fail
To bring the laurels often home to the town beside the Gale.
P J. BROSNAN . Knocknagorna, Athea.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, April 19, 1902; Page: 4
G.A.A. NOTES. (Special to the Kerry Sentinel.)
FIXTURES.
Kerry v Tipperary, for final of Hurling and Football Championship of Munster, at Limerick, on Sunday, 11th May. At Listowel on Sunday week, 27th inst:— Tralee v Killarney (County Championship match) at 1.30 p.m. Referee, Mr M Brosnan, Castleisland. Abbeydorney v Ardfert (hurling challenge contest) at 3 o'clock. Mr John O'Connell, referee.
In connection with the matches fixed for Listowel a special train will be run from Killarney for the convenience of teams and their followers, and is certain to be largely availed of as the interest in both contests throughout the county, and particularly in the centres more immediately concerned, is very great. If all the teams come to scratch the matches are certain to be amongst the finest perhaps ever seen on a Gaelic field !
In a recent issue of the Sintenel " Caman" referred to the extraordinary strides which our National Pastimes were making not only throughout, the length and breadth of Ireland, but in many great English centres. I have since seen a letter from a young Kerry man in Glasgow which shows that in the Land o' Cakes Gaelic Sports under G.A.A. laws are patronised by our countrymen. The, following extract from the communication will not, be without, interest, to readers of these " Notes" : " We started a Hurling Club here about twelve months ago, and notwithstanding a great deal of opposition and difficulty, we are now on a fairly sound footing. The great drawback to our progress has been the want of competition, but we have now got on a fair way to overcome this want as we journey to Greenock on Saturday next to meet the newly started Cine Eire Og Club, when we shall take part in the first regular inter-club match played in Alban. So far we have jogged along with only a copy of the rules taken from the Kerry Sentinel, but now that we have grown in the world, I should feel obliged if you would be good enough to send us a couple of official copies of the Rules of Hurling"
I would be inclined to publish the name of the writer for many reasons were it not for the admonition contained in the postscript to his letter—" Kindly do not mention my name in connection with this matter for reasons which I shall afterwards explain, the fact being that I am supposed to be too busy for such frivolities !"
Heretofore Irish hurling teams in Scotland, for want of competition, were forced to play shinty with Scotch clubs, or arrange contests, one half of which were played under G.A.A. laws, and the other under the rules of shinty. Now, however, Irishmen are organising teams under the auspices of the Association, and arranging for competitions' amongst their own clubs. In the course of a few years a sufficient number of clubs to justify the establishment of a Provincial Council in Scotland will have been organised.
The G.A.A. is undoubtedly progressing wonderfully. The best evidence of this fact is furnished, not so much by the number of clubs which are springing into existence all over the country—though that is in itself a splendid indication of a great National re-awakening of interest in Gaelic forms of athletic exercise—but by the altered attitude which its enemies are beginning to adopt, in reference to it. A few years ago it, was fashionable for our “fashionable" upstarts—the he would-be-a-gentleman class of things—to sneer at the- organisation. They no longer do that, In fact, they seem inclined to bestow their useless "patronage" on it, from which gate, O Lord, deliver us !
One thing, however, is clear—the Association is smashing its enemies and winning all along the line. When the anglicised schools of the country have been disinfected and captured the crowning victory will not be far off. Old Gaels are becoming re-animated with hope for the future success of our own distinctive, self-respecting, and Nationalising pastimes, while the earnestness and enthusiasm of the rising generation have been completely enlisted on the side of the National Organisation which is becoming such an important factor in the patriotic work of bringing about the realisation of the ideals of an Irish Ireland. Only mismanagement on the part of the governing bodies can check the progress of events Gaelic-words. Earnest, honest., energetic men should have no difficulty in keeping the Gaelic standard flying proudly above the four provinces until the day comes when Gaels will be asked to attest their allegiance to their native land in a braver and nobler and manlier fashion.
A writer named " Gaelic" commented in a Killarney newspaper recently on the " Notes" written by my friend "Caman," who ridiculed the idea that " Gaelic" was a Gael. I know nothing about the dispute, but I have seen a very idiotic reply on the part of " Gaelic," who has been nick-named " Professor" owing probably to his pretensions to scholarship, of which not a single trace could be discovered in his letters even by an Artic explorer. He makes a very modest proposal. He says in effect, " If the Gaels of Kerry sever their allegiance, from the governing body of the Association, and play the game in accordance with rules of my own., I will give—no, not £l,000, but £1 (one pound) towards the completion of the O'Connell Memorial Church !" Don't laugh. The man was serious, though his proposition was the superlative of ridiculous—ridiculissimus ! There are still a number of people with fine ideas at large—even in Killarney !
" GAEL."
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Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, October 08, 1938; Page: 15
NORTH KERRY BOARD SENIOR AND JUNIOR LEAGUES.
Fixtures Made.
chairman's appeal.
Mr. Con Brosnan, Chairman, presided at a meeting of the North Kerry Board, GA.A., held at St. Michael's College, Listowel, on Monday night. The others present were: Messrs. John Sheehan. M. Buckley, Sean McAuliffe. Patk. McMahon, Cors. Heaphy, Ed. Hanrahan, Ml. McEllistrum, Tom Mahony, Moss Flaherty and Joseph Walsh, Secietary.
SUSPENDED.
Referees report on recent games were, read and adopted. Two players, one being from Finuge, and the other from Killocrim, were suspended.
THE SENIOR LEAGUE.
Mr. Ml. Buckley proposed that the Senior League be completed on the Championship or knockout system as it would now be too late to finish it off on the League system. The Chairman agreed with this suggestion, as the League had been held up both by the County team and the North Kerry team reaching the final of the County Championship. Messrs McAuliffe, Listowel, and E. Hanrahan, Ballylongford, agreed to the proposal on behalf of their clubs. The names of the four teams were then placed in a hat and the draw resulted as follows: — Senior Championship Semi-Finals at Listowel on October 30th: — Ballylongford v. Tarbert, at 2 p.m. Referee, Mr. D. Finucane; Newtown v. Listowel, at 3.15 p.m. Referee, Mr. S. O'Donnell.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE.
The Secretary stated that in the Junior League, Listowel won out in Div. A.; Tullamore in Div. B., and Lixnaw and Killocrim were in the final of Div. C. He suggested that the next matches between Listowel and Tullamore, and Lixnaw v. Killocrim, should be regarded as semi-finals. Mr. Heaphy agreed with this. Mr. McMahon, Listowel said this arrangement would be unfair both to Listowel and Tullamore, as either had a chance of securing a bye. The Secretary appealed to the members to agree to his suggestion and not to hold up the League. Mr. McMahon then agreed with the proposal which was adopted. The following fixtures were then made:— Junior Semi-finals at Listowel on 16th October, 1938: Killocrim v. Lixnaw. at 2 p.m : Listowel v. Tullamore at 3.15 p.m. Mr. C. Heaphy referee for both matches.
LATE FR. MAHER, P.P.
On the proposition of Mr. Buckley, seconded by Mr. Heaphy, a vote of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the late Very Rev Fr. Maher. P.P., Newtownsandes.
THE TRAINING FUND.
The Chairman appealed to all those who received books of tickets for the private Sweep in aid of the North Kerry Football Training Fund, to push the sale of the tickets as much as possible and to send in the counter foils without any delay.
DEATH: John Gerard McMahon, Carrueragh, Kilmorna, better known as Sean Nolan. Died peacefully in Oaklands Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his cousins Willie, George, Eileen, Monica and their families. Requiem Mass for Sean was celebrated on 30th October 2017 at Knockanure Church. Celebrants Fr. Kevin P.P. assisted by Fr. Brendan and Fr. Tom, Stevie Donegan provided the music. Burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Knockanure.
DEATH occurred of Tom Flavin of Trien, Kilmorna, on October 1st 2017. Predeceased by his wife, Bridie (neé Buckley) (on 8 March 2012), his brothers, sisters and his grandsons Ben and Daniel. Survived by his daughters Mairéad and Helen, his sons Pat- (Bank of Ireland) and Tom –( NUI Maynooth), his sister Nell, daughters-in-law Anna Marie and Marta, sons-in-law Maurice and Paddy, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Patricia, Gerard, Shane, Pádraig, Tom, Nicolás, Carlos and Marta, nephews and nieces. Reposing at Lyons Funeral Home, on Monday 2nd October 2017 from 5.30 to 8pm with removal to Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure. Funeral Mass Tuesday 3rd October 2017 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ahavoher Cemetery, Knockanure, Moyvane.
Tom was son of Pat Flavin and Margaret Keane, and his siblings included Batt, Pat, Michael, Ciss, Nan and Nell
SYMPATHY: The Knockanure GAA Football Club at this time would like to extend their deepest sympathies with the family of the late Tom Flavin, Trien Road. Tom died peacefully on October 1st 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was predeceased by his wife Bridie (neé Buckley). Tom and Bridie are both sadly missed by their children Patrick, Thomas, Helen and Mairead, Daughters and Sons-in Law, Brothers and Sister-in-laws, Tom’s sister Nell, grandchildren, extended families of both the Flavin’s and Buckley’s, neighbours and friends.
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August 2017
The late Mikey Connors
Timmy Woulfe
I never heard any locals referred to the late Mikey as Michael O’Connor, but, in his day, he had a towering presence in the community as an outstanding footballer. Even though comparisons are said to be odious and not every Athea footballer got the same opportunities to develop their skills, I feel confident enough to say that Mikey would be in the top two or three players who wore the local jersey.
In any case, very few could counter my judgment because most have passed away, God rest them. For instance, of the 1950 team, the first to win a county title, only Christy O Connell (John’s brother now in Birmingham) and myself are around to tell the tale and of Mikey’s team, possibly mid- 1950s, only five remain.
Mikey and his brother, Richie, were a god-send to Athea because the parish was ravaged by emigration and poverty and the club’s biggest problem was just to have fifteen to make a team. Sad to say, Athea won nothing between 1950 and 1963 and Mikey Connors was unfortunate to be playing within that period. Because of lack of matches and being a struggling junior club he was only once selected on a Limerick team and, shortly afterwards he joined the Garda Síochána where he spent most of his working life in Dublin.
This finished his playing career in Limerick, though he joined a senior club, Dwyers of Balbriggan (I think), with whom he continued his football career. Strangely enough, his brother Richie was full-back for Athea when they won the county junior title in 1963, and, I might add, he too was an exceptional footballer.
Mikey’s passing evokes a great, nostalgic sadness in me. I was very involved in the administrative side of the club, such as it was, he and I shared the midfield responsibility and I was always certain you’d get 110% from him no matter what the occasion.
As I have always said it behoves us to bring to mind to the present public and, especially, the playing public, the endeavour of those who soldiered on the playing fields in the long ago and paved the way for those who have now taken their places.
Ar dheis an Té is fearr leat, Mikey. Twas great while it lasted
SOME ATHEA footballers and Senior Titles, From Athea GAA site.
1919 West Junior Football Champions – Players like Paddy Murphy (Postman at the time), Patrick Woulfe (Village), Paddy Mullane (Village)-Captain, Mick Ahern (Dirreen), Tom Brouder (Shoemaker at the time, Village) – among many other great players.
1937 West Junior Football Champions – Players like Moss Batt Fitzgerald (Village) goalie, Paddy Hurley (Village), John Kenny N.T. (a Wexford Man), Ned Scanlon (Upper Athea) – among many other great players.
1948 West Junior Football Champions – No player information to hand when publishing
1949 West Junior Football Champions – No player information to hand when publishing.
1950 County Junior Football Champions – Players like Timmy Woulfe, Owen Liston (Capt.), Christy O’ Connell, Darby Fitzgerarld (Kilcoleman) – among many other great players.
1963 West Football Champions – Players like Tom Barrett, (Capt.), Timmy Woulfe, Paddy Divane, Tim Quaid, Jerry Carey – among many other great players.
1963 County Football Champions – Players like Jack O’ Connor, Joe O’ Keeffe, Tim Barrett – among many other great players.
1964 West Minor Football Champions – Players like Michael Hayes (Capt.), Ged Barry, Conor Mullane, Tom Browne – among many other great players.
1965 West Minor Football Champions – Players like Paddy Mullane, Tom Foley, Conor Mullane, Murt Liston – among many other great players.
1967 Sheehy Tournament (Listowel) – No player information to hand when publishing.
1968 County Senior Football Champions – Players like Tom O’ Keeffe, Murt Liston (Capt.), Timmy Woulfe, Joe Brouder, Joe O’ Keeffe – among many other great players.
1972 West Minor Football Champions – Players like Noel Barry, Pius Collins, Denis Quaid (Capt.), John Liston, Christy Carroll – among many other great players.
1982 West Junior Football Champions – Players like Tom Stackpoole, Leo Geoghegan, Pat Higgins, Tommy Carroll, Tom Scanlon, (Capt.) – among many other great players..
1986 West Junior ‘A’ Football League – No player information to hand when publishing.
1987 West Junior Football Champions – Players like John McAuliffe (Capt.), T.J. Reidy, Billy Vaughan, Tom White, John Liston – among many other great players.
1989 West Junior Football Champions – Players like John Hunt, Seamus McNamara, Eddie Barrett, Bill O’ Connor,Tommy Deenihan – among many other great players.
1994 West Junior ‘B’ Football League – Players like Eddie Barrett (Capt.), Philip Woulfe, Kerry Histon, Tim Quaid, Denis Collins – among many other great players.
1994 West U21 ‘B’ Football Champions – Players like Donal Woulfe (Capt.), Benny Collins, Declan Woulfe, Neilus Hunt, Michael Hayes – among many other great players.
1995 West & County U21 ‘B’ Football Champions – Players like Patrick Ahern, Teddy Mulvihill, Ciaran Barrett, Benny Collins – among many other great players.
1995 County Minor “Div. 3” Champions – Players like Gary O’ Keeffe, David Higgins, Brian Ahern (Capt.), Stephen Ahern – among many other great players.
1996 West U21 ‘A’ Football Champions – Players like , Timmy Reidy, Eamonn Murphy, Denis Collins (Capt.) – among many other great players.
1996 All County Div. 3 Football League – Players like Martin McAuliffe, Seamus Ahern, Philip Woulfe, Vincent Collins – among many other great players.
1996 West Junior ‘A’ Football League – See above.
1996 County Junior ‘A’ Football League – See above.
1997 West Junior ‘A’ Football Champions – Players like Henry Scanlon (Capt.), Tadghy Hanrahan, Pat O’ Connor, Nelius Hunt – among many other great players.
1997 County Junior ‘A’ Football Champions – Players like Tom Stackpoole, John Cotter, Denis Collins , Tim Quaid – among many other great players.
1999 West U21 ‘B’ Champions – Players like David Higgins (Capt.), Tom Collins, Patrick Ahern, Donal Cotter,Gerard Collins – among many other great players.
2000 West Senior Champions – Players like Tomas Mullane, Neilus Hunt (Capt.), Declan White, Patrick Ahern, Roger Ryan – among many other great players.
2001 Senior County League ‘Div. 1’ – Players like Jamie Collins,Declan White (Capt.) , Joe Vaughan, Martin Chawlke, Paul Collins – among many other great players.
2002 Intermediate Football Champions – Players like Tom Stackpoole (Capt.), Gerard Ahern, John Hunt, Roger Ryan, Brian McKenna – among many other great players.
2002 West Intermediate Champions – No player information to hand when publishing.
2003 Senior County League ‘Div. 1’ – Players like Tim Enright, Joe Vaughan, Denis Collins, Michael Ahern, Paul Collins, Tom Collins – among many other great players.
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