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25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dads out there. Have a lovely day Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful dads out there. Have a lovely day
23.01.2022 This man really wanted to star in father ted I think . Name- Rusty Ryan Donnelly Age- 32 be jaysus... Height- 511 From- Augher, Tyrone Nicknames- Ryan Favourite Position (Football position )- Centre half forward What got you involved in GAA- Way of life at home really.. What Brought you to Australia- Needed a fresh change, came for 6 months stayed 6 years so far... How did you hear about St Kevins- Few auld legends Paddy Meenagh and Ciarn Ward roped me in Hobbies- Pints and poker What movie would you like to be in and why- The Shawshank, Cos he gets outa prison at the end, it would be similar to this covid craic What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins- After four years Shane Philbin tells me I should start hitting the frees with my good foot!! Three famous people you would have over for tea- Mrs Doyle to make it, Fr Ted to borrow his fags, and Dougal for the craic... If you were to be at one event in history, what would it be- Anfield today to see them lift the Premier League trophy... Greatest achievements in your life- Being St Kevins all time top scorer, (unofficially), Making four St Kevins 7s squads, (suits my frame) Favourite GAA player- Outside of Tyrone, obviously its Canavan, Id say Ciarn McDonald from Mayo Favourite AFL Team- Swans I nominate........... @Adrian McGee
21.01.2022 Ladies and gentlemen we give you the Galway Girl Name: Laura Hardy Age: 28... Height:5ft 8 From: Galway Nicknames: Hardy Favourite Position (Football position ): Along the backline anyway What got you involved in GAA: Played as a youngster, had a break then for a few years when i discovered alcohol and joined back when I moved to Melbourne What Brought you to Australia: Needed a change so decided to come to oz for a year and im still here 9 years later How did you hear about St Kevins: Got onto Sinead Fitz about Kevins and joined the next week Hobbies: Drinking, walking and travelling What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Funniest thing well i wouldnt know where to start there has been many Think of these counties as men: Galway, Mayo, Dublin. Now who do snog, marry, avoid????: Snog: Mayo Marry: Galway Avoid: Dublin What's the first order at the bar after lock down and whose helping you carry the tray? First order at the bar : a full tray of jagerbombs with all the kevins ladies gona be a almighty sesh If you had to do a shoey from one of the teams boots who would it be? I would never do a shoey but if i had to probs rosie brady What was the best advice you were ever given: Best advise - Live life to the fullest Favourite GAA player: I dont have 1 Favourite AFL Team: Geelong Cats I nominate........... Fiona Connelly
20.01.2022 Party Boy, is in the house. Name : Martin McDonagh Age : 31... Height : 59 From : Galway Nicknames : Party Marty, Mairt, Penguin Occupation: Work in IT Favourite Position (Football position ) : Corner forward like the great Derek Savage Favourite food/drink : Guinness and a Sunday Roast! What got you involved in GAA : Involved from an early age with the home club What Brought you to Australia: The company I work for in Galway opened an office here and asked me did I want to go over for a few years How did you hear about St Kevins : Sent a message to the Facebook group and Gerry Hollywood gave me the call! Hobbies: Talking about watches, Golf, talking about Galway and drinking with Podge The slacker at training: Podge Naughton, too busy drinking whiskey and posting about it on Instagram! Favourite movie/TV series: Aladdin (A good rug ), People just do nothing is also very good! What movie would you like to be in and why: Remake of the Wolf of Wall Street. Your man seems like he had good craic until he got busted like. Id keep the party going shur! What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Watching Podge fall asleep on every night out since he joined Kevins. Something your teammates dont know about you: I think a few know but I side-stepped Joe Canning in a schools junior rugby QF in 2005. I was playing in the front row (big lad) and he was playing out-half (number 10). I scored a conversion to win the game too. Its 100% true. They say we both went on to bigger and better things after that day. I also lived in America, Canada and Brazil! What would be your ideal date/night out: Jimmies talking absolute rawmesh, telling bad jokes and then into Veludos for some divilment. Greatest achievements in your life: Side-stepping Joe Canning in 2005. Favourite GAA player: Ja Fallon Favourite AFL Team: Geelong Cats I nominate.... Gerard Quigg
20.01.2022 Word is on the street, she is the fastest woman to deliver a pizza from dominos. Name Mary Grehan Age still 25 ( this is a repeat year cheers Covid)... Height 5ft9 From Galway Nicknames mad Mary Favourite Position (Football position ) honestly happy Anywhere on a good day What got you involved in GAA bronagh McKenna What Brought you to Australia a group of nurses looking for a new adventure How did you hear about St Kevins : one of my friends was playing with them Hobbies: the list is very long these days , baking , reading , colouring... Something your teammates dont know about you: my middle name is Teresa , yes Mary Teresa What movie would you like to be in and why: Superman so I could experience what its like to fly and have a penis If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: @sharon mulligan shed stop me from becoming a fat mess What would be your ideal date/night out: Id like to go go karting Greatest achievements in your life: il need a second post for this Gerry Hollywood Favourite GAA player: honestly only started GAA a year ago have zero interest in watching it Favourite AFL Team: another one I wont be able answer I nominate........... Courtney Coologhan
20.01.2022 He finally got to meet his koala Name: Seamus Crossan Age: 32... Height: 510 From: Donegal Nicknames: Seamie Favourite Position (Football position ) Wing half back when fit!! What got you involved in GAA: Father was heavily involved in local GAA club. What Brought you to Australia: To see a few Koalas and get swooped by a magpie. How did you hear about St Kevins: Dara/Sineads boot camp Hobbies: Football, Gaelic, Cycling, Travelling Something your teammates dont know about you: Lost an U16 county final against a team that included Seamie Coleman Favourite holiday destination: Sri Lanka Right now would you rather a weekend in the pub on the sauce with the lads or a week on holidays with the missus? Right now, a week in the sun on the sauce with the lads Who was your childhood crush? Baby Spice If you were able to do your dream job, what would it be? Postman the fresh air and pet all the friendly dogs. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Getting out of a taxi to witness Party Marty getting sick all over Dara Blakes shoes in Geelong. What was the best advice you were ever given: Dont shoot, pass it to a better player Favourite GAA player Brendan Devenney Favourite AFL Team Richmond Tigers I nominate...........Podge Paraic Naughton
20.01.2022 There is only one Mad Mick Name : Mick Kelly Age : 31... Height : 510 From : Sexy Wexy Nicknames : Mick (original enough) Occupation: Youth Mental Health Nurse Favourite Position (Football position ) : happiest when stuck in corner back (doesnt expose my poor kicking) Favourite food/drink : whatever food Im having when drinking Guinness What got you involved in GAA : football and hurling is the only thing our family ever talk about What Brought you to Australia: new nursing and corner back opportunities How did you hear about St Kevins : I attended the 60th anniversary celebrations with a friend and joined up after that Hobbies: reading, swimming, shite talk and watching 90s hurling repeats on YouTube The slacker at training: Tom Stack has developed slacking into a fine and subtle art form Favourite movie/TV series: A Year till Sunday/doco following the Galway footballers to glory in 98 What movie would you like to be in and why: Id like to be in A Year Till Sunday so I play alongside Ja Fallon and Padraig Joyce What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Watching Party Marty doing scissor kicks in Dogs Bar during the 12 pubs of Xmas will last long in the memory Something your teammates dont know about you: I introduced Matty Forde to his future wife when in Coppers and bought him a chicken fillet roll the next morning What would be your ideal date/night out: in a pub, shite talk, doing a post-mortem on a game and talking about how Galway reached the promised land in 98 on the back of some incredible performances by Ja Fallon Greatest achievements in your life: Being mentioned twice in Matty Fordes wedding speech. Buying him a chicken fillet roll comes in at close 2nd. Favourite GAA player: Matty Forde Favourite AFL Team: Prahran Assumption Football Club I nominate....Party Martin McDonagh
20.01.2022 We would like to take this time to thank everyone who made it to the ‘Walk With M.E.’ Over 70 people were out walking in memory of Mary Ellen and other loved ones. This just goes to show you that their is always a great community around you in these hard times no matter what life throws at you. In memory of Mary Ellen, Port Phillip City Council along with St. Kevin's GAC have had the privilege to plant a tree in her memory at the Wattie Watson oval, Elwood. This area is at ...the training grounds of the club and we will keep her in our thoughts forever. (Blue dot on the photo below) It is a shared area so feel free to go down and pay your respects. In Ireland the walk is being done on the morning of the 26th of December so if you are free please get out for a walk and support the charities for the family https://www.gofundme.com/f/9zggm-walk-with-me
19.01.2022 A memorable year for St Kevin's and GAA in Melbourne. St Kevin’s GAC wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to all players, coaches, members and our wonderful sponsors for their support in 2020. Ivers Civil... The CROSS, St Kilda Duratec, Australia POINTFORCE LABOUR Australia Here We Come Although challenging in many ways, 2020 has been an up and down year for our club in which we saw our teams play some great football at the start of the year at the 9’s, 7’s and the men’s first league game and many Zoom socials to keep connected during the restrictions. Go raibh maith agat. We now begin to look ahead with anticipation to 2021
19.01.2022 This man should of been in the Olympic sports. Name : Kieran Mc Hugh Age : 31... Height : 511 From : Glenties, Co. Donegal Nicknames : McHugh Occupation: Claim Manager Favourite Position (Football position ) : Centre Back Favourite food/drink : Im a happy man once I have my 10 cups of tea per day What got you involved in GAA : My brother Jamie What Brought you to Australia: Following Niamh Moriartys dreams How did you hear about St Kevins : Sent a message to the FB page and Gerry did the rest Hobbies : Cards (25 or 110 or whatever really), Pints, Watching just about any sport The slacker at training: Podge doesnt really seem to be interested at all when hes there Something your teammates dont know about you: I cant swim and started lessons just before lockdown. Sadly I still float like a rock What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Gabs rendition of Westlife after the 7s was a good laugh If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: Gordon Ramsey because hed feed me and hed keep things interesting too Whats you guilty pleasure: Gabs rendition of Westlife Favourite movie/TV series : Shawshank Redemption/Peaky Blinders Greatest achievements in your life : Won 8 gold medals at the 1997 school sports day. The egg and spoon race is still talked about Favourite GAA player : Michael Murphy Favourite AFL Team : Geelong Cats I nominate... Mick Kelly
19.01.2022 School around the corner was a big deal, we have a celebrity in the club. Name: @ine ODonnell Age: 28... Height : 59 From: Beautiful Aghyaran sir, in Co Tyrone Nicknames: AOD, Onion Favourite Position (Football position ): Im from Aghyaran, sure I can play anywhere What got you involved in GAA: Born in the hills of Aghyaran in West Tyrone, sure there wasnt much else to be at What Brought you to Australia: Work, lifestyle and the craic How did you hear about St Kevins: A lovely Donegal woman - Karla J Hobbies: Walking my dog, spending time with my dog and taking photos of my dog Something your teammates dont know about you: I was on School Around The Corner when I was 6 (The folk from the North will understand just how big of a deal that is!!) If you could shrink down any animal and carry it around in your pocket, which one would you choose and why? A seal, so it can applaud for me when Im at my witty best Whats the weirdest nickname someone has for you and whats the story behind it? Brendy calls me a Tyrone prick which is weird. Jealousy is an awful trait If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chocolate Biggest sporting idol: Rosie Brady... name me a sweeter left foot, Ill wait What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Rosie Posie acquiring a Pokemon T-shirt from a shop on Chapel Street on one of the brunches Favourite GAA player: Sean Cavanagh (obvs),Peter The Great and Rony Mc Namee. Being from Tyrone Im lucky to have more than one Favourite AFL Team: Essendon I nominate........... Risn N Brdaigh
19.01.2022 If you have some time to go donate blood Darcy Keeley needs help from Irish, German or European decent in Australia. Have a read of the post and hopefully we can help him out https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160062146784816&id=769169815
18.01.2022 If pints were a sport, he would have some gold medals Name: Tom Stack Age: 28... Height: 6"2 From: Ballyhahill, Limerick Nicknames: Shack, Tom the Hair, SLACK Favourite Position (Football position ): Full back, I dont feel comfortable too far past my own 21. What got you involved in GAA: I didnt have a choice, the mother had football training and all the kids were brought along. What Brought you to Australia: Came looking for work and out of West Limerick, as lovely as it is. How did you hear about St Kevins: My first night in Austraia in the pub Dean Laheen roped me in. Hobbies: Pints in the pub, Pints watching the footy, Watching UFC with a few pints, Playing football and hurling so I can go for pints afterwards. Something your teammates dont know about you: I won a national award in college for a drink awareness game highlighting responsible drinking. Biggest sporting idol: Kimi Raikkonen What was the best advice you were ever given: Dont bother doing something if youre going to do it half-arsed. Would you rather, control the weather or be able to talk animals: Talk to animals, I cant understand all these animals from the North of Ireland. Whats you guilty pleasure: Listening to Podge giving a rousing speech for or about his boys, espescially after a couple of pints. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: The sexual tension between Mick McGrinder and his beloved Frances down in Geelong at the bouncy pillow. Favourite GAA player: Ciaran Devit. Seeing him bring down a high ball, if that doesnt get you going nothing will! Favourite AFL Team: St Kilda I nominate........... Damien Moloney
17.01.2022 Ladies and gentlemen we give you the one and only. Name: Bronagh Mc Kenna Age: 29 ... Height: 5' 5 From: Truagh, Monaghan Nicknames: Bro Bro, Bobo. Favourite Position (Football position ): Wing forward or tracking the runner What got you involved in GAA: My family and the local club needed all the girls to come down to train to set up a ladies team. What Brought you to Australia: A lot of my cousins had lived here and I always had it in my head to go. How did you hear about St Kevins: Lorraine & Danny told me they were the best club to join and they were right! Hobbies: Exercise, brunch, tea and chats, netflix, reading What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin's: Hard to name one but maybe Mary going full tilt towards our goals at the 9s! What is the highlight moment of your life so far: I wouldn't say I have one moment. Just grateful for my family, friends and health. What’s your favourite holiday place: Philippines - a beautiful country! Favourite food: Galaxy caramel or mexican If you had to live in any other state/city in Australia where would it be: Sydney - Emma Scals having too much fun without me! Something your teammates don’t know about you: I won a U6 line dancing competition What was the best advice you were ever given: My dad has always gave me great advice and is the first person I still ring if I need help! Probably not to care what people think. Favourite GAA player: Aine Connolly - inspiring woman! Favourite AFL Team: Essendon I nominate....... Claire O'Brien
17.01.2022 All the way from the kingdom Name: Katie Mitchell Age 32... Height 55 From Kerry Nicknames kappa, Mitch Favourite Position (Football position ) corner back.... my comfort zone What got you involved in GAA I played for a summer in San Fran for the craic.... when I turned 30, had a 1/4 life crisis and decided to give it a go again... What Brought you to Australia Chris Hemsworth/ Alf Stewart How did you hear about St Kevins. Was having a few shots in the white bar with Ann Marie ohare.....she added me to the group, 2 years later I joined Hobbies spending time with my boys drinking tea, shopping, brunch, hiking. What is your go to hangover movie? Anything Disney What did you do growing up that got you into trouble most? Hanging around with nuala o connor Whats the best/worst gift youve ever given/received? Best gift received was a locket with photos of my grandmothers Something your teammates dont know about you: I love my dogs Whats you guilty pleasure: Lyons tea, time outs and twirls rewatching sex and the city/ friends! What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Nuala o connor doing the brush dance with her hair brush after the 7s.... i can send on the video evidence if anyone wants to see it!! What was the best advice you were ever given: If the shoe fits buy them How to make a good cuppa Favourite GAA player Maurice Fitzgerald Favourite AFL Team Richmond I nominate.......... Nuala o connor
17.01.2022 We have a world record holder, but what for we wonder. Name Damien Moloney Age 31... Height 62 From Luton Town, bruv Nicknames Damo, Trojan, Treacle Favourite Position (Football position ) Hurling: Centre Back, Football: Midfield/Full Forward What got you involved in GAA My Father is from Kilkenny so I got my football skills from him and had no choice and my Mother is from Sligo so I got my hurling skills from her and equally had no choice. What Brought you to Australia I was in Wellington, NZ for 3.5 years and was time for a change, think it was an Air New Zealand plane in the end. How did you hear about St Kevins My old club mates in London Keith McGovern and Christy OShea told me I had too, then Jubesy (Fergal Maher) bully me too! Hobbies Golf (dear God open the golf courses), soccer, swimming, reading, pints and rawmesh talk (please God open the pubs) Something your teammates dont know about you: I have ran 3 marathons for Pieta House and also I hold a world record (not for marathons as you can tell) What makes you annoys you the most: Idiots saying Corona isnt real!!! If you went on a football trip, whos the last bloke you would want to room with and why: Podge, some man for ringing home early in the morning shouting and roaring whilst watching Kevin & Perry If you had to compete in a the charity wrestling arena who would your tag team partner to be and why: Marty McDonagh, some say his wrestling skills are legendary. They call him the Galway Grappler. Tom Stack would be lethal too, when the glasses come off hes angry. Biggest sporting idol: Dennis Irwin and Adrian Maguire, he was a serious jockey. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Monday after the 7s in the Cross, many hilarious stories were told and serious rawmesh talked. Trying to shower and get dressed the next morning for work, not so funny. Three famous people you would have over for tea: Roy Keane, Alf -Inge Haland and Kevin Bridges. What was the best advice you were ever given: Manners dont cost a thing and dont ask someone to do a job you wouldnt do yourself. Favourite GAA player Hurling Michael Fennelly Football Brian Sheehan Favourite AFL Team Tigers I nominate @Seamus Crossan
17.01.2022 He is the corner forwards worse nightmare Name: Brendan Towey Age: 35... Height: 5 10" From: Sligo Nicknames: Brendy Favourite Position (Football position )>: Corner Back (Roving!) What got you involved in GAA: Started Playing in school and underage at home What Brought you to Australia: Came for a 1 year career break and 4 years later still here How did you hear about St Kevins: My Girlfriend joined first and told me to get down to training and make a few friends so i went down and the first person i met was Mr G Hollywood armed to the teeth with Rego forms - there was no escape Hobbies: Photoshop, Golf, Running, drinking pints and talking about what could have been after matches and i do love a bit of ironing aswell Something your teammates dont know about you: Despite working with a laptop for well over 10 years i am still an index-finger typer! trying to learn touch typing in lockdown but its not as easy as it looks Whats you guilty pleasure: Malteasers and Popcorn - could eat a refuse bag full Favourite holiday destination: Vietnam What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: It was a balmy summers evening and we were training in Elwood Park doing a long kick pass drill. The field was not fully clear, a few locals had gathered to relax in the sun at the edge of the pitch and were watching us train. One spectator took out and set up an elaborate hashish pipe and started puffing away, queue Tom Stack with an absolute Hail Mary kick pass with the outside of the boot that weirdly enough did not find its target, the poor guy was left holding the filter part of the pipe as the rest of it went flying through the air! Favourite GAA player: Maurice Fitzgerald Favourite AFL Team: Demons, law of averages says they have to win a flag soon I nominate...........Tom Stack
17.01.2022 We have the Texas Ranger Name: Courtney Coologhan Age: 28... Height: 58 From: Dallas, Texas Nicknames: C-cool, Court Favourite Position (Football position ): half back or mid What got you involved in GAA: friend saw a flyer for the Dallas club at her work...never heard of the sport before then What Brought you to Australia: never lived outside DFW figured Id move as far away as possible for a change of scenery How did you hear about St Kevins: met Dara Blake thru a mutual friend Hobbies: eating, pints, exercise, travel Whats your guilty pleasure: Uber eats What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: sure theres been plenty but Ill go w Sinead McKenna puking in a bucket at a team bottomless brunch Three famous people you would have over for tea: Obama, Mark Cuban, Chrissy Teigen What would be your ideal date/night out: dinner, drinks, live music, dancing..Im not too picky these days Id take a night out doing anything post covid Greatest achievements in your life: Best Newcomer Kevins 2019 , moving to Aus solo, and my masters I suppose Favourite GAA player: Jenny Murphy Cahill (Kerry/Dallas) Favourite AFL Team: originally went w Collingwood for Mason Cox but was told their fans are all bogans so I nominate...........Emma Conroy
16.01.2022 Best of luck to everyone involved.
16.01.2022 I think we have a Britney fan within the club Name: Sarah Power Age: 28... Height: 5'6 From: Dublin Nicknames: SP, Sars Favourite Position (Football position ): Corner Back What got you involved in GAA: I heard it was a great way to meet friends here in Aus What Brought you to Australia: To travel and see what I was missing out on How did you hear about St Kevins: Becki Browne talked me into joining with her Hobbies: Crossfit, cleaning up after Thomas Mullan , Listening to Britney Something your teammates don’t know about you: I have a black belt in Karate What would be your ideal night out: Bottomless Brunch followed by RETRO What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Roisin Brady falling in McDaid's on our Rosebud day out What was the best advice you were ever given: Our word of our life is consistency Post Iso session who from The team is most likely to be 1 . First dancing on the bar/table - Me, if Britney comes on 2. Getting sick/ sent home - Geri Brennan 3. Calling the first round of shots - Katie Mitchell Favourite GAA player: Tanya White Favourite AFL Team: Richmond I nominate........... Kellie Anne Harris
16.01.2022 Be one hell of a tea party Name: Emma Conroy Age: 26... Height: 58 From: Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Nicknames: Em very imaginative altogether. Favourite Position (Football position ): Anywhere in defence and Im happy out! Cant kick a point to save my life What got you involved in GAA: My Dad is GAA mad so he got me involved when I was a youngster. What Brought you to Australia: Opportunity to live & travel somewhere new! How did you hear about St Kevins: Podge & Shane Gethings joined Kevins a month before I arrived to Oz and said if I dared join any other team theyd disown me. Hobbies: running, reading, drinking.. The slacker at training: Mary Grehan. She never does a tap. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Rosie & Dee Moroney both doing shoey in the dressing room after a game Three famous people you would have over for tea: Will Smith, Robin Williams & Oprah Winfrey. If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: For survival definitely Bear Grylls. If you were to be at one event in history, what would it be: 1951 All Ireland Football Final. Greatest achievements in your life: Becoming a nurse without accidentally killing anyone Favourite GAA player: Lee Keegan. Favourite AFL Team: Not an avid follower but itd be a toss up between St Kilda & Collingwood. I nominate: Sinad Reilly
15.01.2022 Someone worked after the 7’s, Name Nuala O’Connor Age 32... Height 5ft10 From The Kingdom Nicknames; No Gerry it’s not Fionnuala Noodles Favourite Position (Football position ) anywhere from mid field to the full forward line What got you involved in GAA: Either that or go to the bog ( for those that don’t know what the bog is , it’s where you got the ultimate tan lines and you’d have days of DOM’s and not a squat rack in sight) What Brought you to Australia: Missed my partner in crime too much How did you hear about St Kevins : Katie Mitchell , Hobbies: Something your teammates don’t know about you: that there’s enough in the family for a football team and sub. who’s the biggest lightweight in the group? def one of the Northie contenders Gerry Hollywood / Fiona Nugent What’s your proudest moment? Making it to work after the 7’s , thanks for the spin Fiona What was the best advice you were ever given: Don’t force yourself to fit in where you don’t belong . If you were to be at one event in history, what would it be: Ireland beating the All Blacks in Chicago . What would be your ideal date/night out : a repeat of the St . Kevin’s Bottomless brunch . What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Mary Grehan’s first day as a Domino’s delivery girl What was the best gift you received : The gift of the gab, although some may beg to differ Favourite GAA player: David Clifford Favourite AFL Team: not a notion I nominate...........sarah power
15.01.2022 Pirates life is a life for me. Name: Dee Fitzpatrick Age: 27... Height: 510 From: Limerick Nicknames: Dee,Ditzy Fitzy,Fitz Favourite Position (Football position ): Wing back/Midfield-I need space to run! What got you involved in GAA: Been playing since I was able to crawl because of my family. We were a massive GAA household What Brought you to Australia: Have family here,always on my list to travel and live abroad! How did you hear about St Kevins: Wasnt really given a choice due to my sister Sinead playing already! Hobbies: Right now..Gym/Reading/Running/Walks/Baking/Puzzles/Movie marathons- all COVIDs fault! The slacker at training: Roisin Brady..always hear her in the background What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: The Party Bus for the 7s..whats happens on that day is only to be stored in the mind! Three famous people you would have over for tea: Orlando Bloom, Ryan Gosling, Keira Knightley Whats your guilty pleasure: Donuts What movie would you like to be in and why: Pirates of the Caribbean..always wanted to know the life of a pirate! If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: A dog..there great company! Greatest achievements in your life: My nursing career, playing a new sport(AFL),moving halfway across the world,making my family proud! Favourite GAA player: Undecided Favourite AFL Team: I like to remain neutral. I play for Powerhouse AFC I nominate...........Helen Murphy
15.01.2022 Few tinnies and a great feed he is your man. Name: Ben Harrison Age: 27... Height :5' 8" (5' 9" on a good day!) From: Dublin Nicknames: Benny, Benji Favourite Position (Football position ): Full back, Left corner back.. Wherever Podge tells me! What got you involved in GAA: Before Kevins, the last time I played I was 11 so not sure I can say ive been involved too long What Brought you to Australia: St Kevins, obviously How did you hear about St Kevins: That gobshite Brendan Linnane said he was joining so thought id dust off the aul 24 size Hurl from sixth class Hobbies: Soccer, Chicken fillet rolls and large bags of Cans Something your teammates don’t know about you: I have a genuine fear of moths Do you really think people from the country are swamp donkeys: Never heard of that phrase in my life!! What would be your ideal date/night out: Some adventurous day activity followed by some lovely pints Have you ever been on a date/spent alone time with any of the girls from St Kevin's? No Comment V rude to name and shame!! What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: My abilities What was the best advice you were ever given: Never name and shame!! Favourite GAA player: Diarmo Favourite AFL Team: St.Kilda I nominate........... Eddie McAndrew
14.01.2022 This man is a fine hand with a racket and shuttlecock. Name- Danny Rooney Age - 33... Height - 6ft From - Clones, Co. Monaghan / Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh Nicknames - The nonce, Fannytastic, Quimmy Saville, Michael Parkinbum, the growler prowler, Harold shitmum Favourite Position (Football position ) - Half Back What got you involved in GAA - Not sure. Played most sports as a youngster, but prob enjoyed Gaelic the most. What Brought you to Australia - Working in a bookies in Monaghan wasnt all it cracked up to be. How did you hear about St Kevins - Friends with Former player JT Treanor, and was nabbed by big Gerry at a BBQ a few weeks after arriving. Hobbies - Enjoy a bitta groundball- missing the 5aside during lockdown. Love a good game of 25 if I can get the players. Oh, and snowboarding. If you were to choose a superpower what would it be: Bein able to consume as many pints as the sauce king Shane Philbin. Three famous people you would have over for tea: Ricky Gervais, Eamon Dunphy & Blake Lively What would be your ideal date/night out - Night out - Pints anywhere but end up on the timber in retro (the 90s tunes are top notch!) Something your teammates dont know about you: Ive got an Ulster medal in badminton Greatest achievements in your life - see above comment Favourite GAA player - Jap comfort Finlay - absolute wand of a left peg. Favourite AFL Team - Freo Abu I nominate........... The self proclaimed Highest scorer in St Kevins- Ryan Donnelly
14.01.2022 We had our AGM and our first social night on the 12th December in the CROSS St kilda. We as a club are so so happy to have so many new members on board and look forward to seeing what they have to offer for the club next year, we as a committee and club are going to make sure we have the best interests for the club and its future going forward. We are very happy to have such a strong Committee going into the 2021 season. We will be circulating the minutes in the coming week...s after the committee have agreed to them. This is going to be a big year of football and so many things to happen within the club, Time to get St Kevin’s on the Map in 2021 We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our St Kevin’s GAC 2021 Committee: President - Wayne Quirke Vice President - Ali Lappin Secretary - Courtney Coologhan Vice Secretary - Gerard Quigg Treasurer - Claire Murran Vice Treasurer- Nicola Traynor Men’s PRO - Gerry Hollywood Vice PRO - Marty McDonagh, Tom Stack Women’s PRO - Mary Grehan Vice PRO - Aisling Brennan Ladies Registrar - Caoilfhionn Culliton Men’s Registrar- Brendan Towey Committee members: Bronagh Mc Kenna Aine O’Donnell Claire O’Brien Tanya White Paraic Naughton Ryan Gibb Benji Batten Fergal Maher Gaibriel MacSeoirse Gerard Mc Quillan Peter Rozanitis Ryan Donnelly Sarah Fitzpatrick Shane Philbin Stephanie Leonard St Kevin’s GAC would like to take this time to give a huge thanks to all our major sponsorship for all the help they have giving us this crazy year. Ivers Civil Contractors The CROSS, st kilda Point force labour hire Duratec AHWC Immigration Law Bendigo bank, Elwood We would like to wish you, your family and friends a merry Xmas and a happy new year. Here is to seeing out 2020 and taking in the new 2021.
13.01.2022 Theres a nice place in Dublin, Name: Risn N Brdaigh Age: 29 (feeling fine)... Height: 5ft 5cm From: Tallaght, Dublin (the nice part.. yes theres a nice part of tallaght) Nicknames: Rosie Favourite Position (Football position ): Half Forward What got you involved in GAA: Got to hefty for Gymnastics so gave football with the lads a go What Brought you to Australia: Work and travel for a year How did you hear about St Kevins: Playing basketball with Ann Nolan and Leonie McMullan Hobbies: eating, whining, basketball Something your teammates dont know about you: For one and only rugby appearance - I once played against China. One tackle in and I came off. Never to return If you were to be from another county in Ireland which one would you pick: Sure why would I want to be from anywhere else? What is your pre match ritual: diarrhoea Biggest sporting idol: Orlagh Brady, reasons are obvious. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Sinead McKenna running from Sharons dog, Charlie, while letting out a blood curdling scream in fear. Still giggle when I think about it If you were to be at one event in history, what would it be: To be on set the day Brad Pitt had his arse out while filming Troy. What was the best advice you were ever given: Dont compare yourself to others. Favourite GAA player: Owen Mulligan (Aine O Donnell did not sponsor this answer) Favourite AFL Team: Geelong Cats I nominate........... Katie Mitchell
13.01.2022 All the way from the kingdom Name: Katie Mitchell Age 32... Height 5’5 From Kerry Nicknames kappa, Mitch Favourite Position (Football position ) corner back.... my comfort zone What got you involved in GAA I played for a summer in San Fran for the craic.... when I turned 30, had a 1/4 life crisis and decided to give it a go again... What Brought you to Australia Chris Hemsworth/ Alf Stewart How did you hear about St Kevins. Was having a few shots in the white bar with Ann Marie o’hare.....she added me to the group, 2 years later I joined Hobbies spending time with my boys drinking tea, shopping, brunch, hiking. What is your go to hangover movie? Anything Disney What did you do growing up that got you into trouble most? Hanging around with nuala o connor What’s the best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received? Best gift received was a locket with photos of my grandmothers Something your teammates don’t know about you: I love my dogs What’s you guilty pleasure: Lyons tea, time outs and twirls rewatching sex and the city/ friends! What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Nuala o connor doing the brush dance with her hair brush after the 7s.... i can send on the video evidence if anyone wants to see it!! What was the best advice you were ever given: If the shoe fits buy them How to make a good cuppa Favourite GAA player Maurice Fitzgerald Favourite AFL Team Richmond I nominate.......... Nuala o connor
11.01.2022 Congratulations to former St. Kevin’s player @Darren McHale on leading his club to victory in the Mayo Senior championship with a man of the match performance. Well done Darren, from all of us at St. Kevin’s.
11.01.2022 Good old retro, the place of many a sin. Name: Kellie Anne Harris Age: 27... Height: 5’6 From: Dublin Nicknames: Kel Favourite Position (Football position ): Full forward What got you involved in GAA: The Men What Brought you to Australia: To travel & work for ‘one year’ How did you hear about St Kevins: Becki Princess Browne Hobbies: Reading, Eating & Travelling What would be your ideal night out: Start in Retro, Finish in McDonald’s What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Sarah Power vomiting into a plastic bag in the back of the car on the way to the 9’s. And her claiming it wasn’t because of all the shots she consumed the night before What's the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you on a night out: I was taken out of a Potato head beach club in a wheelchair (Nurse Tanya to the rescue) Who's your idol: Tanya White ( for reason above ) Something your teammates don’t know about you: I hid in a wardrobe from the police to prevent getting a fine during lockdown What’s you guilty pleasure: My hot water bottle If you could have one wish what would you wish for: For Covid to get fucked What was the best advice you were ever given: Be Kind Always Favourite GAA player: Bernard Brogan Favourite AFL Team: I would be lying if I said I had one I nominate........... Mariosa Farragher
10.01.2022 Big fan of the X factor. Name: Sarah-Jane Murray Age: 27 ... Height: 5 8 From: County Tyrone Nicknames: SJ, Sez, Sar, Murray Mint Favourite Position (Football position ): oh cheeky - would have to be keeper as its the only position I can play What got you involved in GAA: 3 years later and @aineellenodonnell dragged me along and it was the best decision ever What Brought you to Australia: I had lived in England for 4 years and couldnt settle at home so I wanted to meet new people, have new experiences and make more memories How did you hear about St Kevins: again @aineellenodonnell filled me in. I had heard it was the best team to meet people but still learn new skills Hobbies: Archery, reading, gym and downing a pint or two at the weekend Something your teammates dont know about you: Im a qualified Criminologist What was the best advice you were ever given: Do what is right, not what is easy Snog, Marry, Avoid- Donald Trump, Simon Cowell, Bill Gates : SNOG- Bill Gates MARRY- Simon Cowell AVOID - Donald Trump Whats you guilty pleasure: ALMOND CROISSANTS Favourite holiday destination: Fiji Would you rather be a giant hamster or a tiny rhino? 100% a tiny rhino. HOW CUTE What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Shazza near falling to her death off someones shoulders at the famous ladies bottomless brunch Favourite GAA player: Richie Donnelly - the wee cert Favourite AFL Team: Tigers - Black and Yellow all the way I nominate........... @ine ODonnell
09.01.2022 Still in Melbourne when family and friends have gone back home due to the pandemic, let St Kevin’s be your family now and meet new friends and get fit in the process. Social nights and one hell of a year locked in with the 65th anniversary Come along and meet some new friends Get fit ... No fees just player insurance Convenient training in Elwood beside the beach All levels welcome Catering for Ladies and Mens football and Hurling / Camogie Contact us on Facebook or instagram for more details or any committee member will be more than pleased to accommodate you. #GAAinMelbourne StKevins Gac
09.01.2022 Name : @Adrian McGee Age : 33 Height : 6ft... From : Emyvale, Monaghan Nicknames : McGee(gets confusing when theres 3 brothers on the same team) Favourite Position (Football position ) : Corner Forward What got you involved in GAA : Brothers What Brought you to Australia: Travelling and have been kept prisoner by Natasha Griffiths ever since. Send for help! How did you hear about St Kevins : Player Agent JT Treanor Hobbies : Sky Diving The slacker at training: Shane Philibin Best at training : Darren Nagle Three famous people you would have over for tea: Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Taylor and Rasputin If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: Colin Donnelly. Wed definitely die but it would be good craic. Favourite movie/TV series : Seinfeld Greatest achievements in your life : Playing in the same forward line as Big Tam Fox. Favourite GAA player : Shane Smyth Favourite AFL Team : The Blue Baggers! I nominate Mark Quinn
09.01.2022 Its the small onea you have to watch Name : Sinad Reilly Age : 26... Height : 5ft From : Cavan Nicknames : Reilly Favourite Position (Football position ) : corner forward Favourite food/drink : Pasta /Pint of Heineken What got you involved in GAA : Grandad and Uncle played a lot with Meath, so was just handed a GAA ball when I was younger! What Brought you to Australia: Some sun - in hindsight, I probably shouldve googled Melbournes weather a bit more. How did you hear about St Kevins : friends from home! Hobbies : Pints & food The slacker at training: Sharon Mulligan, forever slowing us down at drills Best at training : Bronagh McKenna, shes always wanting to get her Fitbit to 5km Something your teammates dont know about you: Im an identical twin, which I think most people know because I used it as my fun fact at the first training Whats your guilty pleasure: a dance at Veludos Favourite movie/TV series : Lion King/Friends Greatest achievements in your life: not losing my bag at the 7s Favourite GAA player: Helen Lenihan (Limerick) Favourite AFL Team : Crows I nominate.... Norah Lavelle
08.01.2022 There is word this man as completed all levels on Tinder. Name: Gaibril MacSeoirse Age: 25 ... Height: 61 From: The wild North, Belfast. Nicknames: Gabe the Babe Favourite Position (Football position ): Full forward, Bear in the square . What got you involved in GAA: St Kevins! What brought you to Australia: Serious FOMO when the lads booked it How did you hear about St Kevins: I seen the 12 Pubs of Christmas on Facebook Hobbies: Pints, karaoke, more pints Something your teammates dont know about you: I can do a Shakira-esque belly roll, ask me next time at training What movie would you like to be in and why: The Hardy Bucks movie - I just want to be Buzz McDonnells mate If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: J-Lo, because shes a great singer... The best at training: Theres two, Brodie ONeill, always there and gives it 100%. Fergal Maher as well , can do some amount of running for a 50 something year old The slacker at training: Crusher, somehow gets away with it because he keeps his head down! Favourite movie/TV series: Rush Hour and Derry Girls Greatest achievements in your life: Scoring a point at the 9s! Favourite GAA player: Sean Og O hAilpin Favourite AFL Team: Collingwood I nominate...........Danny Rooney
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07.01.2022 We have another actor within the club. Name: Stiofán Mac Conmidhe Age: 28 ... Height: 5’11 From: Beragh, Co. Tyrone Nicknames: Stevie Mac Favourite Position (Football Position): Wing half forward What got you involved in GAA?: Family What brought you to Australia?: Adventure! Left for 1 year and 8 years later still here. How did you hear about St. Kevin’s?: My cousin Ciaran Ward was here and I got involved in the club through him. Haven’t looked back since. Hobbies: Running, yoga and the odd pint of stout. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St. Kevin’s?: Has to be Kieran ‘Ned’ telling his jokes on the 7’s bus few years back. 3 celebrities over for a BBQ?: Blindboy, Ricky Gervais and Stevie Nicks What’s your favourite song?: Night Visiting Song by Luke Kelly What is the highlight moment of your life so far? Birth of my son Páidí. Something your teammates don’t know about you?: I played young Joseph in Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat in 1st Year. Best advice you were ever given?: Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe. Favourite GAA player?: Peter Canavan Favourite AFL team: North Melbourne I nominate Cian Kivlehan
06.01.2022 Get the high ball in. Name : Blthnaid OCallaghan Age : 26 (Cheers covid)... Height : 510 From : Castleisland, Kingdom of Kerry Nicknames : Blath, Bob, Bonny, Kstar Occupation: Nurse Favourite Position (Football position ) : Somewhere for high balls and minimal running Favourite food/drink : Garlic curry chip from the fifth/ Pink G&T What got you involved in GAA : Growing up in kerry What Brought you to Australia: The HSE made me do it How did you hear about St Kevins : It was the most mentioned team since I arrived and heard the craic was mighty Hobbies : Gym, brunching, TikTok The slacker at training: Katie Lynch. Some woman to fake an injury Favourite movie/TV series : The Fall & Harry Potter If you were to be at one event in history, what would it be: Justin Biebers first concert in Dublin when I was a belieber lol What would be your ideal date/night out: Id take anything at this stage What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Mary Grehan taking off with the ball in the wrong direction in the 9s final Something your teammates dont know about you: My first name is actually Hannah Greatest achievements in your life : Managing to get out of Melbourne and into Brisbane during the second lockdown Favourite GAA player : Dont have one Favourite AFL Team : Dont follow afl I nominate.... Dee Fitzpatrick
06.01.2022 We would all love a time machine right now Name : Ellen Matthews Age : 26... Height : 56 From : Armagh Nicknames : Dont have any Occupation: Work in IT Favourite Position (Football position ) : Sub bench Favourite food/drink : Chinese/G&T What got you involved in GAA : Family What Brought you to Australia: Needed a change from life in Dublin How did you hear about St Kevins : Sinead Reilly bullied me into going to training one night, best thing I ever done Hobbies : Play a bitta trad, drinking & travel The slacker at training: Has to be Aisling Brennan Favourite movie/TV series : Breaking Bad What movie would you like to be in and why: Back to the Future so I could take a lend of Docs time machine and fast forward to life post covid If you were to choose a superpower what would it be: To fly What would be your ideal date/night out: Jimmys followed by Veludos Greatest achievements in your life : Learning how to swim at the age of 23 Favourite GAA player : Aidan OShea Favourite AFL Team : Tigers I nominate.... Blthnaid OCallaghan
06.01.2022 St Kevins was only known for the fine wine Name: Helen Murphy Age: 26... Height: 54 From the real capital Cork Nicknames: Helgore, Helga, Helgie. Favourite Position (Football position ) No.3 full back never changes What got you involved in GAA: I played while I was in school, took a career break and rejoined when I got over here What Brought you to Australia: I watched Home and Away every day after school... little did I know the weather wasnt going to be the same How did you hear about St Kevins: Heard through the grape vine it was the best one to join, it didnt disappoint. Hobbies: running, napping, drinking tea, online shopping, sudoku. If you were to choose a superpower what would it be: Id love to be invisible but given whats going on today a power to zap COVID in the ass would do just fine ! Three famous people you would have over for tea: Kevin Hart, Niall Horan, James Corden. Favorite food/drink: Donuts and Barrys tea / Jameson, Ginger and lime. Favourite holiday destination: Hanging out with the dingos at Fraser Island! What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Crammed onto the 7s bus, langers and rolling into base hostel, the rest is history. Greatest achievements in your life: Surviving 88days picking spuds in Tasmania... Favourite GAA player: Brendan Maher Favourite AFL Team... still figuring out the sport tbh I nominate........... @Sarah-Jane Murray, thanks for all the spins to training
05.01.2022 The one and only Podge Name: Paraic Naughton (Paraic Thomas Daniel David Naughton)... Age 27 Height 5ft 7 From, Clontarf, Dublin Nicknames, Podge, Nodge, sleepy or Christmas tree Favourite Position (Football position ) left wing back What got you involved in GAA:, mam and dad played so it was inevitable that Id play. What Brought you to Australia: my Mate Shane Getting and his GF Elaine were coming over so I thought Id third wheel. How did you hear about St Kevins: Shane looked up StKevins FB page and the club looked like a bitta craic. Hobbies: all the basic bitch stuff!!! eating good food, going for runs, listening to music/podcasts, talking shite with anyone wholl listen. And pints/whiskeys with friends. Favourite film to watch on a tinder date: About Time, youll laugh, youll cry, youll catch feels. Best chat up line: you look just like my mother. What was the worst lie you ever told: you look just like my mother. Something your teammates dont know about you: i love doing the Nick Miller dance, to Zungguzungguguzungguzeng by Yellowman Six famous people you would have over for tea: Zach Galifianakis, Kate McKinnon, Gilda Radner, Jason Mantzoukas , Afie Jurvanen & Joni Mitchell. What was the best advice you were ever given: "its better to seek forgiveness than ask for approval" or "if its a job worth doing, its worth doing well" What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Marty doing the Riverdance after the 7s is up there. Favourite GAA players: Richie Hogan, Tony Kelly, Thomas OShea, Darren OSullivan, James McCarthy Favourite AFL Team: Geelong all the way. I nominate........... Brendan Linane the hurlers need to represent.
05.01.2022 Vets on call, we have another member that loves the camera Name: Brendan Linnane Age: 27... Height: 6ft 3 From: Belmullet, Mayo (definitely worth a Visit lads) Nicknames: Bren, Brendo, Benny, Mr Fitness Favourite Position (Football position ) Right half back. What got you involved in GAA: My Father (from Galway) was the hurling manager so had no choice.. What Brought you to Australia: Thought I'd get rich and get a tan.. Neither has happened 2 and a half years later.... How did you hear about St Kevins: Podge told me he was starting something up so I said I'd come out of retirement after an 8 year break... Hobbies.: pints, festivals, eating and lately a bit of running... Something your teammates don’t know about you: I once featured on Vets on call.. What a show Off the hurlers who would you Shift, Marry and ride? Ben x3 Will Mayo ever win the Sam? They have won it....(check your facts Podge) Who wears the pants between you and Ben? Neither of us What was the best advice you were ever given: wash an onion with water before ya cut it... #lifehacks What would be your ideal date/night out: went on a date to life festival which was unreal crack so would definitely do that again.. Love a bit of temperance and Revs for a night out too.... What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Mark Parton Rock up half cut for the 9's and pull off some of the best saves I've ever seen.. Legendary stuff... Favourite GAA player: Colm Boyle Favourite AFL Team St Kilda I nominate........... Ben Harrison
04.01.2022 Word on the street is he can run 5km in 3 minutes flat. Name: Eddie McAndrew... Age: 26 Height: 6 ft From: Belmullet, Mayo (Great place for a staycation, tell yer families ) Nicknames: Emac. And since joining Kevin’s- ‘Mundy’ and Eddie Durkin have caught on Favourite Position (Football position ): On the bench listening to Wayne What got you involved in GAA: Love sport What Brought you to Australia: The missus How did you hear about St Kevins: Shane Gethings and Podge Hobbies: Causing trouble, drinking pints, all things Liverpool Football Club, running, golfing... What would be your ideal date/night out: A night with Emma What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: Has to be McGrinder causing ructions down in Geelong last year What's the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you on a night out: Ah stop, where do I begin Something your teammates don’t know about you: Me and my mate won a trip to Dubai to play golf with Shane Lowry through a Facebook like and share competition Multiple Choice Question: Where are Liverpool going to finish this season? a) Second b) Third. c) Outside the top four:... Behave yourself, champions and champions we will remain What’s your guilty pleasure: Big fan of James Blunt’s music, seen him live once , immense If you could have one wish what would you wish for: A vaccine for Covid so we can get the show back on the road What was the best advice you were ever given: Be nice and kind to everyone you meet and I hope they are nice to you - Mam Favourite GAA player: Gabriel George Favourite AFL Team: Collingwood I nominate........... Justin Manning
03.01.2022 St Kevin’s is the place to be, just remember that Name: Maríosa Farragher Age: 31 although does this year count ?!!... Height 5ft summin From Mighty mighty Mayo Nicknames:Mario, Riosa, marishkzyaa etc Favourite Position (Football position ) :Half backish What got you involved in GAA: Joined the boys team as a young wan and been an all star since!! What Brought you to Australia: Friends, The river boys and the Hemsworth's How did you hear about St Kevins: Caroline Mahon and I may have tried another very competitive team first. They just didnt feature on the craic scales so when we found Kevin's we knew we were home . Hobbies: Brunching, wine tasting, cocktail making, shopping, art, O and football of course What is the best way to start your day: MIMOSA'S Where’s the first place you want to visit after Covid: Any bottomless brunch spot with music and not too strict!! The cross??? What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevin’s: the carnage that was 'take me out' Something your teammates don’t know about you: I'm a professional Mimosa mixer without the papers. What’s you guilty pleasure: Mikado biscuits What was the best advice you were ever given: Walk in your heels like Chris Hemsworth is behind you. Favourite GAA player: Kieran mc Donald that hair... Favourite AFL Team: West Coast Eagles I've got the whole kit I nominate........... Laura Hardy
03.01.2022 There is two great men from tyrone, Peter the great and this man Name - Mark Quinn Age - 29 ... Height - 6ft From - Ardboe, Co. Tyrone Nicknames - Quinner Favourite Position (Football position ) - Half Back What got you involved in GAA - Family What Brought you to Australia - Travel & work How did you hear about St Kevins - good OLD Mossy Bowler Hobbies - Skydiving with McGee The slacker at training - Darren Nagle What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: - New lads going pint for pint with Wayne Quirke Three famous people you would have over for tea: Roy Keane, David Attenborough & Jane Bunn Greatest achievements in your life - Still working on it Favourite GAA player - Brian McGuigan Favourite AFL Team - Swans I nominate........... Kieran Mc Hugh
02.01.2022 On Friday 31st July we had some very game members take part in our first and probably last Adult quiz. It was not for the faint hearted . It was hosted by our very own Hurling coordinator Paraic Naughton and able assistant @Ali Lappin. Between them they put together 7 very interesting rounds to test the players knowledge. On the night we had one clear winner from early on, with a 15 correct answer streak, Tom Stack followed closely by his better half Sarah Mc Manamon. ...Thanks to everyone that took part, it was a good laugh and great to connect with each other. Stay safe and remember were always here to talk to. StKevins Gac #zoom #adultquiz See more
02.01.2022 She was COPPERS private nurse/doctor. Name: Norah Lavelle Age: 26... Height: 55 From: Achill Island, Mayo Nicknames: Dont actually have any Favourite Position (Football position ): happy anywhere really What got you involved in GAA: Im from Mayo so didnt have much of a choice What Brought you to Australia: Avoiding that junior doctor life in Ireland How did you hear about St Kevins: I had heard from multiple sources about their social scene Hobbies: Anything thats not outdoors The slacker at training: Sinead Reilly, dont think Ive ever seen her run What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Gerry Hollywood being deadlifted in the Inkerman Three famous people you would have over for tea: Jacinda Ardern, Lewis Capaldi and Tom Hanks Whats your guilty pleasure: how much I love Abba What movie would you like to be in and why: Harry Potter, would love to use the invisibility cloak If you were to choose one person to be on an island with who would it be: My dad Greatest achievements in your life: probably qualifying as a doctor even though I spent 4 nights a week in coppers during my final 2 years of college Favourite GAA player: Ciaran McDonald Favourite AFL Team: Tigers I nominate........... Ellen Matthews
01.01.2022 Wonder are they still doing the goody bags. Name: Gerard Quigg Age: 30 (for a few more days...)... Height: 510 From: Donegal Nicknames: A few randoms but usually Gerry! Occupation: Structural Engineer Favourite Food/ Drink: Steak and Red Favourite Position (Football position ): Halfback What got you involved in GAA: The goody bag you used to get after an under 10 blitz and exploring the hills of Donegal What Brought you to Australia: The Beach life and Daniel Andrews Big Build How did you hear about St Kevins: Through Bootcamp with Dara and Sinead. Something your teammates dont know about you: Design tunnels for work so spend a lot of time underground Hobbies: All things Liverpool, Roadtrips, Running with a good podcast on, Cooking, Drinking pints and talking Jaw. What was the funniest thing you have seen while playing for St Kevins: Mick McGrinder on the bouncy castle being cheered on by Francis in Geelong 2018. If you were to be at one event in history, what would it be: Fall of the Berlin Wall, it would have been a great session Greatest achievements in your life: TBC? Favourite GAA player: Michael Murphy/ non-Donegal would be Brian Dooher Favourite AFL Team: Changes like the weather... The Saints this week! I nominate........... Brendan Towey
