Senior team
As we go to press our Our Senior team play Ardfert in a back game in The Senior Football League on Friday next the next the 9th August at home in Ballymac at 7.30pm. This is a Provisional fixture from County Secretary so everyone needs to keep on eye on our Facebook, Twitter and web pages for any fixture changes later in the week.
Ballymac B team on Saturday
Our B team are to play St Michael’s Foilmore in the JFL Final on Friday next. As we go to press the venue is not know. If our SFL game goes ahead on Friday as Provisionally fixed our B Final cannot be played on the same night. So right now it all needs to be confirmed so watch out for posts on our web site and Facebook pages.
Congratulations to Kerry U20 Hurlers
Congratulations and well done to the Kerry U20 Hurlers who secured The All Ireland U20 B Final on Saturday last in Navan. Ballymac senior player Tadhg Brick played with the team and Cathal Dunne and Brian Lonergan were part of the squad.
Minor team News
Our Minor team have qualified for The Division 3 Central Region Minor Semi final. The opposition is Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe and the game will take place in Lewis Road Killarney at 7 pm on Thursday the 8th of August. We wish the team and management every success on the night.
Kerry Minor & Senior teams All Ireland Semi Finals
We wish the Kerry Minor and Senior teams every success in their respective All Ireland Semi Finals on Sunday next 11th August: The ticket arrangements are as follows:
Prices as follows:
Hogan Stand (No Concession) – €50
Cusack Stand – €50
Family Tickets- Cusack and Davin Stands
Adults – €50 Juveniles – €5
Terrace – €35
Student/OAP
€10 rebate on full price Cusack/Davin stand tickets via block D Cusack with Valid ID
Club Packages Available- Deadline 5pm Tuesday 6th August. Forms will be live from Monday
Please note: Tickets will go on public sale on Tuesday morning via gaa.ie/tickets and selected Centra/SuperValu stores.
Clubs are advised to direct their members to purchase tickets at above outlets.
Coiste na nÓg News:
U12 Boys:
The Kellihers Toyota Tralee Central Region U12 Competition commences on Monday night next.
Ballymac have two U12 teams in the competition. Our Blue and Gold teams will play the following games in the competition:
The competition will began on Monday 05th August 2019 at 7pm.
Central Region
Division 1A & Division 1B
5th August 2019
Ballymac Blue V Austin Stacks
Ballymac Gold V Austin Stacks
12th August 2019
Ballymac Blue V An Ghaeltacht
Ballymac Gold V An Ghaeltacht
19th August 2019
Ballymac Blue Bye
Ballymac Gold Bye
19th August 2019
Ballymac Blue Bye
Ballymac Gold Bye
2nd September 2019
An Ghaeltacht V Ballymac Blue
An Ghaeltacht VBallymac Gold
9th September 2019
Austin Stacks V Ballymac Blue
Austin Stacks V Ballymac Gold
Ballymac U12s boys welcomed Beale, Ballybunion and Sliabh Luchra Gaels-a combination of Boherbue/Kiskeam to Ballymac on Tuesday evening last for challenge games.
Played in ideal weather conditions Ballymac fielded two teams with each team playing Beale and Sliabh Luchra before both travelling teams played each other. Finally Ballymac Blue and Gold teams battled it out!
Games were 20 minutes a side and officiated to the highest standards by our own referees Barry Lyons & Brian Lonergan. Many Thanks to Paula and Doreen for serving tea and coffee to the travelling supporters and teams which was much appreciated by all.
This proved to be a very worthwhile evening of football for our boys who commence Central Region Competition with a home game v Stacks next Monday 5th August in Ballymac.
U14Boys:
Both our u14 Boys teams recently completed their Central Region campaigns.
The Blue team competed in Division One and while they didn’t reach the knockout stage the games they played against a high standard of teams which should stand them in good stead for the forthcoming Castleisland District League.
Our Gold team reached the semi-final of their Division where they gave a very good account of themselves in their defeat to Laune Rangers.
This was the last competition of the season for the Gold team,they can look back with pride on their year winning their Division of the Co League as well as reaching the semi-final of the Central Region. A big Thank You to Teresa Gilroy for her wonderful match reports all season. They were a joy to read.
The u13 team are due to take part in the Tralee District League and the Rose Cup in the coming weeks.
Best wishes are extended to Alex Riordan and Thomas Leen two members of the U14 squad who are both recovering from hand injuries,hopefully we will see the lads back in action in the not too distant future.
U16 Boys
Ballymac Under 16s played their last round of The Lee Strand U16 County League on Wednesday night last.
They overcame Kilcummin at home on a score line of Ballymac 2-16 to Kilcummin at 0-9. The half time score was Ballymac 1-05 to Kilcummin 0-5.
Match Report:
Our U16s played Kilcummin in the last round of the county league on Wednesday night last.
In ideal weather conditions Kilcummin got off to a great start and led by 3 points after 8 minutes. However our boys replied in style and scored 1 04 without reply to lead 1 04 to 0 03 points after 23 minutes of play .
Our boys were playing much better and were unlucky not be further ahead , having come close on several occasions. However we went in at the interval leading by 3 points on a scoreline of 1 05 to 0 05.
Both sides traded points early in the second half , but when Sean Horan scored our second goal , it was looking good for our boys .
Our defence worked hard , Adam Walker, Denis Brosnan, Adam Kelly and Ryan McHugh putting in a great display . Adam Sheehy and Cathal Culloty excelled at Midfield, working tirelessly to the end and overturning possession several times at midfield. Up front Adam Joy worked so hard , his two frees from 45 yards were of the highest quality, judging it to perfection.
Donal Daly added 3 points and when Maurice O’Connell added 4 points this put us in a commanding position. Daragh Sweeney worked hard up front getting on the ball time and time again giving good inside balls while covering back in a defensive role at times .
Gary Lynch made a huge impact when he was introduced, as did James Kenny . We ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of Ballymac 2 16 Kilcummin 0 09 .
Thanks to all parents for supporting us on the night , and well done to the team on a superb performance.
Academy
U8 Boys
U8 boys played some super football last Sunday morning in Tralee. Na Gaeil hosted and the boys enjoyed 3 games. We were very lucky with the weather and they stayed dry for most of the games. Ballymac Abú.
U6 Boys and Girls
We were very lucky with the weather on Sunday morning last! The football session was about decision making and concentration. All the games played were based on both skills and the young boys and girls proved up to the task. Congratulations to our players of the week: Timmy Sheehan and Megan Lyons. We have training as usual next Sunday morning at 11.00am. Do not forget the gum shields.
Parking/Traffic Arrangements for Sunday Academy.
For Health & Safety reason on every Sunday morning we ask all parents dropping off children to the academy , to park outside the Main Gates and walk into the pitch with children. The Main gates will be closed as its too dangerous immediately after training to accommodate all the cars leaving etc. We thank you all in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Cul Camps 2019
Last week was the first week for the GAA Cul Camp that was held in our GAA Grounds. The Camp was a great success and 156 children attended.
The children learned and practiced skills and played games all week …..and the weather was not too bad!
In addition to all our club players we had four Ballymac coaches involved: Mike Hoare, Tadhg Brick, Brian Lonergan and Darragh Regan.
A big Thank You to Paula Silles who took some fantastic photos at the Cul Camp held Ballymac GAA grounds and these are available on our club web site.
Ballymac GAA Ground hosts a second of the County Summer Camps this year.
In addition to this weeks one there is another running from 12th to 16th August. The camp can be booked on line by going on to The Ballymac GAA web site and following the link
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games.
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Ballymac GAA Lotto Results from 29th July 2019.
his weeks lotto draw took place in Ballygarry House Hotel.
The Jackpot was €3,900.00
The Numbers Drawn were: 8,23,24 & 25.
There was no Winner of the Jackpot.
Lucky Dip Winners were:
1. Katie Leen, Chutehall.
2.Veronica McMahon, Cloghers, Ballymac
3.ON LINE WINNER: Niall Mason, Manor West.
4. Tony Marshall
5.John Lyons Kielduff (seller Half Way )
Sellers Prize –Mossy Leen
We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Next Weeks Jackpot is €4000.00 and the draw will take place in Kielduff Community Centre.
Tickets can also be purchased on line by clicking here now and you could win the €4,000.00 jackpot!
Tickets for our Lotto are also for sale at The Half Way Shop & Bar, O’Riadas Bar, Boyles Hardware Clash and Horan’s Fruit and Veg, The Horan Centre Tralee.
We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to Iarla Ó Siochrú and all the Ó Siochrú family on the death of Iarla’s father Pádraig last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
