LOTTO
The lotto was held in O Riadas on Monday, 20th July 2015 for a jackpot of €7,500. Numbers drawn were 2,4,15,26. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Joe Leen, Chutehall
2. Sheila O Keeffe, Clounts, Rathmore
3. Margaret O Connell, Ashe Hill.
4. Joe Butler, Kielduff
5. Dermot Leen, Kilquane.
Sellers Prize : Mossie Leen. The lotto now stands at €7,600 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com
JUNIORS
Our Junior team exited the Junior league at the semi final stage on Friday evening last when they travelled to Clounmacon to take on the local side who proved too strong for our lads on the night. This team now turn their attention to the forthcoming Barrett Cup and are still involved in the Coiste Tra Li Junior league.
ALL IRELAND QUARTER FINAL
Kerry travel to Croke Park on Sunday next to play Kildare in the quarter final of the All Ireland Championship. As with all of Kerrys Championship games this year, Ballymac GAA Club are organising a bus for their members to travel to support the team.
FAOI 16
Following victories over Kilgarvan/Tousist, Glenflesk and Spa our U 16’s sit top of Division 3A of the Co. League . A win over John Mitchels in our final group game will see us qualify for the semi-final of this competition. This game has been scheduled for Thursday evening next at 7-30pm.
FAOI 14
Kerins O’Rahillys 7-9 Ballymac4-7 .
We played in difficult weather conditions in this third round game at Ballyrickard. Kerins O’ Rahillys having won the toss played with the aid of a very strong wind and put up a score of 6-7 in the first half.We were finding it difficult to get the ball up the field against such a breeze. However we continued to try in the second half and we came more and more into the game. Liam drove forward on a number of occasions and our inside line worked very hard. The lads had some good passages of play but ran out of time to pull the game back. Best on night were Liam, Bryan, Dean, and David. We play Ardfert in our next outing.
FAOI 11
The U11 town league started with a home fixture against Ardfert on Tuesday the 21st of July last. Players who impressed on the night were Oisin Shanahan, Maurice o Connell and Jared O Briain. The U11s are out again this week playing Kerins O Rahillys at home at 6.30pm this Tuesday and Austin Stacks at 7.00pm this Thursday.
FAOI 10
Our U10 team took part in the Annual John Mitchels Blitz on Saturday last. We were unfortunate to lose our first 3 games to Castlegregory, Desmonds and Austin Stacks where luck was not on our side on a few occasions. However, we finished on a high note with two very good victories over St. Pats and John Mitchels.
The most important aspect of the day was all 18 players getting as much play time as possible and enjoying the occasion. Many thanks to John Mitchels for their invitation and well done to Kevin McMahon and his team for the excellent organisation of the event. The academy took place on Sunday the 26th. Training for the U10 boys will take place on Wednesday evening at the usual time. No Academy on Sunday the 2nd of August as Kerry are playing Kildare in the All-Ireland Senior Quarter Final in Croke Park.
FAOI 8
The U8’s participated in the John Mitchels Blitz last Saturday the 25th of July. They played five games in total against Ardfert, Castleisland Desmonds, Austin Stacks, St. Pats, and John Mitchels respectively.
The boys performed very well and the games were competitive and enjoyable. We would like to thank the John Mitchels GAA Club for hosting a very enjoyable on a lovely day. The academy took place on Sunday morning and best on the day were Eoin Joy, Luke Silles, and Maurice Shanahan . No Academy on Sunday the 2nd of August as Kerry are playing Kildare in the All-Ireland Senior Quarter Final in Croke Park.
CAILINI FAOI 8/6
We had a great turn out on Sunday morning last. Great skill was shown by all players especially Debra O Connor, Anna Collins. Rose Brosnan and Niamh Rice.