The Ballymac Under 14 Feile team.
Senior
County League Div 2 , Round 3.
Austin Stacks GAA V Balllymac GAA
Referee : Tom Moriarty – Killarney Legion
On what was a blustery day in Connolly park on Sunday last Austin Stacks were host to Ballymac in the 3rd round of the County League .
It was Austin Stacks that opened the score board with 3 points until Ballymacs David Long and Vinny Horan responded with a point each.
It was a tense affair on the pitch and Austin Stacks managed to dominate the next 15 minutes of the game with 5 more un responded points until Ballymac’s Eanna Reidy replied with a much needed outstanding goal and that was followed by another well placed point from Vinnie Horan .
The game went into half time with a level score of Ballymac 1-05 and Austin Stacks 0-08.
The 2nd half began on a very positive note for the Ballymac side when they edged ahead by two points both provided by Aiden Breen until the Austin Stacks side found a new energy and Daragh O’Brien scored their first goal and another 2 points from the hosts edged them ahead of Ballymac .
But Eanna Reidy once again found himself face to face with the Stacks keeper and landed the ball in the back of the net. The score was now Ballymac 2-08 to Austin Stacks 1-10.
The final ten minutes proved to be challenging for both sides but it was Austin Stacks that proved to be the victors on this occasion when following another 4 points on the board and another goal from a well taken penalty by Pa McCarthy.
The final score was Austin Stacks 2-14 to Ballymacs 2-09
It was great to see Ballymac out to take on this challenge and with the strength they showed during the game it is only a matter of time before more crucial points will be awarded to them on the League Table.
Congratulations to Austin Stacks and we wish you all the very best in League this year.
Lotto
Results 16/04/2018
Venue: O Riadas Bar
Jackpot : €4,300
Numbers Drawn: 7, 11, 19 , 27
NO WINNER
Lucky Dip Winners …..
1. Mike Rahilly Chutehall
2. Joe O Connor c/o Maurice o reilly
3. Owen Lyons Chutehall
4. Gene Griffin Gortatlea
5. Denis Reidy Ballymac
Seller: Diarmuid Lynch
Next weeks Jackpot: €4,400
Venue: Ballygarry Hotel
Date: 23/04/2018
Under 14 Feile
Our u 14s travelled to Connolly park on Saturday to play Laune Rangers in the semi final of the Feile Qualifiers .
Laune Rangers started well and were quick off the mark with a point after 2 mins . Ballymac playing with a slight wind advantage responded with a point from play. Laune Rangers hit the net shortly afterwards , and then added 3 points to put themselves in a good position. However a superb goal from Luke o Connell gave us hope as the interval approached. Laune Rangers seemed to be more clinical up front , and this was the case again before half time when they struck the net again and the Rangers boys lead 2 04 to 1 02.
Ballymac got off to a dream start in the second half , Gary Lynchs effort rebounding to Luke o Connell who buried from close Range . Maurice o Connell scored a close range free & then added two further points to put Ballymac in a wonderful position of 2 points up with 7 mins remaining. Laune Rangers kept battling away & were rewarded with 2 close range frees to level the game .
This game could have gone either way at this stage , but it was killorglin with that bit more experience who finished the game stronger & went on to win by a score line of 4 08 to 2 06 . Well done to all players for a wonderful effort and they can be really proud of their efforts .
Thanks to all parents for their fantastic support and best of luck to Laune Rangers who represent Kerry at the National Feile .
Coiste Na N’Og
Ballymac U8 Boys had a big turn out this Sunday , learning their skills and playing a few matches , impressing on the morning were Gearoid O Connor, Dylan Scanlon, Rory O Connor, Jack Hobbert and Aidan O Connor.
Paddy Lucid Tommy WalshConor McCarthy Michael Quirke and Ryan Burke were amongst those who impressed at a well attended u10 boys training on Sunday morning last.
U12
Team 2 played Beale on Sunday evening and the old saying rung through. Goals win games. In an even game of football Beale were more clinical in front of goals to win the game 2-8 to 8pts. Great football was
played by both sides. Our next game is against Cromane
Team 1 and team 3 play Dr.Crokes in Ballymac Monday evening. Throw in is at 7pm
U14B
Our U14Bs are away to Killarney Legion this Wednesday. Throw in is at 7pm
U16
Our U16s play Laune Rangers in Killorglin on Monday evening. Throw in 7pm
Ballymac Community Games
Well done to the Ballymac Basketball u16 boys Community Games Team who won the regional final in Limerick on Saturday last. The boys will now go to compete in the national finals.
