Minor County league Semi Final
BALLYMAC 1—14 FOSSA 4—9
We played Fossa at home in the County League semi.final last Friday evening.Played in a sporting manner throughout with refree Seamus Mulvihill and his team doing a fine job.
A difficult start to each half along with injuries to key players made our task much harder.We were seven points down midway through the second half which was gradually reduced to three before Fossa kicked on again.
The visitors were 2-3 to 1-1 ahead after ten minutes both our score,s coming from captain Daire Reagan with help from Barry Lyons and James Mcdonnell.
Two ML Hoare points and one each from Daire Keane and Dylan Dunne brought us closer as we came more into the game.D Reagan pointed from a free after D Dunne was fouled, while Fossa got two more points to leave the half-time score Ballymac 1-6 Fossa 2-5.
Again Fossa started the second half the better side quickly scoring 1-2. Aidan o Brien and Daire Keane helped Josh o Keeffe and Keelan Brosnan and D Reagan score 3 points but once more Fossa goaled at the other end.Two D Reagan points and one each from ML Hoare and Tadhg Brick narrowed the gap to three points with about 5 minutes left. The visitors pointed again , ML Hoare replied for us , with Fossa pointing again to leave 4 points between the sides at the end. Josh o Keeffe, Cathal Dunne, Dylan Dunne Moriarty and Cian Godley along with those mentioned tried hard for us on an evening when a spirited comeback just wasn,t enough Best wishes to Eddie Rodgers, James McDonnell, and ML Hoare who were all injured in the course of the game .
TEAM & SCORER,S B Lonergan, T Brick (0-1) E Rodgers, L O Brien,C Dunne,J O Keeffe,(0-1) D Chawke, D Reagan (1-5) J MCDonnell, D Dunne Moriarty,(0-1) ML Hoare (0-4) J Carmody, B Lyons, D Keane (0-1) D Rodgers, SUBS K Brosnan,(0-1) C Godley, A O Brien, D Lynch, K Lenihan, D Broderick, A
Ballymac Minor County League Team
Ballymac Ladies News
The Ballymac Ladies and Girls Teams have been very successful this season and we always welcome new members. If you have any queries in relation to joining us please contact the Ballymac PRO on 0871613069 and we would be happy to put you in the right direction.
NK LEAGUE DIV 1
The blue team enjoyed a comfortable win over neighbours Castleisland Desmonds this week , Ballymac were much the stronger outfit Roisin , Ciara & Geraldine continued their high standards while Abbey Leahy, Kate Feeney & Rachel Griffen played really well . We welcomed back Roisin Raggett to the panel and she played a good 2nd half & helped herself to a goal . All the team played really well on the night .Next up Listowel on Wed next at 6.30 in Listowel
NK LEAGUE DIV 3
Our gold team continued their 100% record in div 3 with another very strong showing against Aunnascaul this week in Ballymac , again they were the much more skilful team & enjoyed a comfortable win on the night . Orla O Connor , Alice Brosnan , Rachel Creedon & the Collins Kate & Anna led by example with Jill Quirke & Aoibhin Brodrick giving good support . Next up away to Castlegregory @ 7pm on Monday night
U16 Girls
The girls played a very good challenge game v Finuge St Senans Thursday evening & came away with a 1-8 to 1-6 win thanks to a late goal from Caroline Hurley . A good work out for both teams & we’d like to thank Finuge St Senans for agreeing to travel to Ballymac . Next up away to Leigon in Killarney next Thursday evening time TBC
Ballymac GAA Lotto Results 17/04/2017
Venue: Glenduff Manor
Jackpot: €7,500
Numbers drawn: 7 , 11 , 18 , 25
No Winner
Lucky Dip Winners:
1. Jim Doyle fossa cross
2. Gretta Baily woodville gortatlea
3.Mary Landers c/o Tony marshall
4. Shane Reagan Tylough , kielduff
5. Jack Culloty c/o paula silles
Seller: Geoff Riordan
Next weeks Jackpot: €7,600
To be in with a chance to win just log onto the Ballymac GAA website and click on the lotto link where u can buy a weekly or annual ticket online. You can also buy from any of our regular vendors. The draw is this Monday night … Best of luck everyone
Coiste Na N’Og
FAOI 16
On Monday 17th of April Ballymac were away to Ardfert in the Central District U16 competition. This was a tough assignment and the Ballymac boys had to work hard to stay in touch.
Ardfert had three points on the board before Brian Cassidy kicked a point for Ballymac. Four more points from Ardert left Ballymac trailing by six points. David Rogers cut the deficit to three when he got on the end of a high ball to finish it to the back of the Ardfert net. Ardfert tagged on three more points to leave the half time score at Ardfert 0-10 to Ballymac 1-01.
Ardfert started the second half the brighter and had registered two more points before Aidan O’ Brien kicked a point for Ballymac. Two more points from the home side put Ballymac nine points in arrears. A free from David Rogers ended up in the Ardfert net and four more points from each side left the final score at Ardfert 0-18 Ballymac 2-06.
Ballymac never gave up and tried hard to the finish. Eoghan Kenny in goals kept a clean sheet and he was ably assisted by his backs, particularly Cian Godley, Ciaran Brosnan, and Liam O’ Brien. Dylan Dunne Moriarty worked tirelessly at midfield. Best of the forwards were Daragh Leen, Brian Cassidy, David Rogers, Adam Joy, and Sean Horan.
Team: Eoghan Kenny, Dairmuid Lynch, Cian Godley, Ciaran Brosnan, Dean Lenihan, Liam O’ Brien , Aidan O’ Brien, Jonathan Lowe, Dylan Dunne Moriarty, Daragh Lynch, Daragh Leen, Jack Tobin, Dylan Mc’Hugh, Brian Cassidy, David Rogers, Adam Joy, Ryan McHugh, Sean Horan, Brian Godley
FAOI 12
Ballymac U12 A and B teams played Ballyduff in Ballymac last Sunday the 23rd of April. Our A team played a very competitive game but came up just short on a score line of Ballymac A 5-07 to Ballyduff A 4-12.
The Gold team entertained Ballyduff in the 3rd Round of the County league in Ballymac on a lovely Sunday evening. Our lads got off to a great start and were into their stride with two lovely scores. We went into half time leading by 2-08 to 1-03.
We started the 2nd half as we finished the first and added 2 quick fire goals, We finished the game as we started with two beautiful points. The boys are playing some great football and are doing great in training. Keep practicing at home and we will see you all at training on Tuesday & Friday.
Final score was Ballymac Gold Team 5-15 Ballyduff 1-3 Gold team Squad on the night:
Conor Martin, Mark O’ Connor, Evan o’ Brien, Tom Long, Jamie Burke, David Lucid, Jack Slattery ,William o’ Donoghue, Shane Gilroy, Conor Daly(C), Jamie Lynch, Michael Savage, Cathal White.
The Ballymac C team played Laune Rangers at home last Sunday evening and they played some excellent football on a lovely evening for football. They were victorious on the evening on a score line of 3-09 to 2-06. Well done to all the boys and the mentors.
FAOI 10
The academy took place last Sunday morning on the main pitch. We had a good turnout on the morning with the boys developing their skills. We played in the U 10 Go Games Easter Blitz, on Wednesday the 19th of April in John Mitchel’s GAA Grounds. We had games on the day against Milltown Castlemaine, Kilcummin and the hosts John Mitchel’s. The boys performed very well on the day and had a very enjoyable day. The academy continues next Sunday the 30th of April at the usual time.
FAOI 8
Ballymac u8 boys recently took part in a well-organised Co Board Blitz held in John Mitchels.
The Under 8s at the blitz.
We entered two teams, which gave all boys a good opportunity to show the skills they have been improving on in Academy over the last few weeks. Amongst the teams we played were Finuge, Kenmare, An Gaeltacht, and Austin Stacks. Our boys acquitted themselves well in all games. The academy took place last Sunday morning the 23rd of April on the main pitch.
FAOI 6
Our U6 boys continued their training last Sunday morning on the main pitch. They are having a lot of fun and are developing their skills. All players please remember to bring gum shields
Ballymac Handball News
At a Club meeting on Friday night 21st there was unanimous praise for the achievement of Daire Keane on winning his All Ireland Final and the honour he has brought to Ballymacelligott Handball Club and also the Parish, also votes of sympathy were extended to the families of Lillian Bonn Hanafin, Andy Crean-Lynch and Patrick Heffernan.
