Well Done to St Kieran’s GAA
Well done to St Kieran’s GAA and our Ballymac players who qualified to the County Senior Championship Quarter Final next week. On Sunday next the 20th October St Kieran’s play South Kerry in Fitzgerald Stadium at 2pm. We wish Jimmy Keane and the team every success.
Run Ballymac was a great success thanks to Community Spirit!
After our first inaugural Run Ballymac there are a few people we would like to thank for all their help and guidance leading up to the run and during the run on Sunday last.
-St Brendan’s Community Centre and all their committee for their great help and support for the past week and on Sunday.
-All our neighbours and Community especially at the start, finish and all along the route of the races. Your support was invaluable.
– Horan’s Fruit and Veg
– Nolan’s Londis for water
– Lee Strand for all the lovely Protein Milk and ongoing support throughout the year
– Michelle Greaney Optimal Fitness for signs & guidance
– Tralee Born to Run for signs and
– Bernard Reidy Trophyworld
And a big thank you to all the committee members and stewards, catering, those who supplied all the lovely food , Civil Defence and the Gardai who without their involvement the day wouldn’t be able to run. A big thank you to Mike and Rose Brosnan who were the innovators’!
And of course thanks to all the participants, all our young players, their parents, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents! What a day ! Thank you
Ballymac GAA Golf Classic 2019
Ballymac GAA is once again hosting its Annual Golf Classic. Ballymacelligott GAA Club cater for a large number of juvenile and adult members within the parish. We have invested heavily in improving all our facilities over the last number of years. To continue with this development, Ballymacelligott GAA Club is hosting its annual Golf Classic in Castleisland Golf Club on Saturday 19th of October.
We would be very grateful if you could support this event through either:
Sponsoring a team of 4 to play on the day, at the cost of €200.00.
Sponsoring a Tee or Green at a cost of €50.00 Euro.
Please contact any of the names listed below if you require further information.
Thanking you in advance for supporting Ballymacelligott GAA Club.
Bernard Cassidy 087-7973818. Jeff Riordan 086-6015165. Mike Sweeney 087-4163428.
Padraig Laide 087-2466335. Padraig McCarthy 087-9701687. Derek O’ Brien 087-6154531..
The Rules
Two to score at each hole
All four on 18th
Entry Fee:
€200.00 per team
Prizes:
1st Prize : 4 Ball at Old Head of Kinsale (Sponsored by The Blasket Bar)
2nd Prize: 4 Ball at Tralee Golf Course
3rd Prize : 2 Nights accommodation and 1 round of Golf at Waterford Castle.
4th Prize: 4 Ball at Carton House Golf Classic
PRIZE GIVING AT BLASKET INN (MAIN SPONSOR) ON THE NIGHT AT 9 PM Please contact the following if you wish to enter a team: Stephen O’Brien (086) 8376432 . Bernard Cassidy (087) 7973818 Pádraig Laide (086) 0441927 and Pádraig McCarthy (087) 9701687
Coiste na nÓg News:
U16 Boys
Our U 16s played Ardfert in Round 3 of the Tralee District league in Ballymac on Thursday last . Our Boys got off to a wonderful start and we were 3 points to the good after 10 mins . Ardfert responded with 2 points , but our boys were soon in control when 2 Sean Horan Goals put us in a great position with 7 mins left in the half .
An excellent point from James Kenny put us further ahead and it was looking good at the interval with Ballymac leading 2 04 to 3 points .
Ardfert came out in typical Ardfert fashion for the second half and scored 5 points on the trot to leave 2 points between the sides .
A beautiful point from Denis Brosnan settled us again , but when Adam Kelly struck for Goal shortly after , it was looking good once more . However Ardfert never gave up and scored a goal of their own to narrow the gap to 3 points again .
However a further point from Adam joy gave us a 4 point lead on the final score of Ballymac 3 07 Ardfert 1 09 . Adam Kelly was outstanding in defence as was Denis Brosnan & Daragh Sweeney. Cathal Culloty & Adam joy worked hard in midfield, Donal Daly maurice o connell Gary lynch & james Kenny played well up front . Mossie Brennan was in outstanding form when introduced. Thanks to Ardfert for a fine sporting Game & thanks to all parents for their support on the night .
Our u 16s played Austin Stacks in Caherslee in the Division one final on Sunday . Ballymac were first off the mark with a point from Donal Daly from a free after a foul on Maurice O’ Connell . Austin Stacks replied with 4 points on the trot and settled Quickly after the early set Back .
However Ballymac replied with two more points from frees by Donal Daly, to put a point between the sides . A fine individual effort from Austin Stacks before half time lead to a goal and this put 4 points between the sides . Another goal before half time for Austin Stacks left the half time score 2 05 to 0 04 to Austin Stacks.
In the second half with the wind Stacks added further scores to build on their lead , and when they added a third goal it seemed as if the contest was over . A consolation goal from Adam Walker and further points from Adam Joy closed the gap .
But from here on Austin Stacks added further scores to run out comfortable winners and fully deserving of their win .
All Ballymac players tried their best and can be proud of their performance and they have done the club proud all year . Winning the Castleisland District League A Final was the highlight of the year .
To the Coaches Stephen O’Brien Liam Sweeney and Eddie O’ Connell , we say thank you for all your effort time and hard work .Thanks to Mike Broderick & Declan O’Connell also for helping out during the year .
Thanks to Ballymac Coiste Na nÓg for their support throughout the year . We wish our Kerry Development players all the Best for next year . Training began in February, its been a long year but the progress with these players has been noticeable and our minor team will be all the stronger with the addition of these fantastic players .
Adam Kelly,Adam Walker, Adam Joy,Ryan McHugh, Denis Brosnan,Bryan Godley, Cathal Culloty, Adam Sheehy , Mark & Conor Brick ,James Bailey & Sean Horan and Daragh Sweeney .
Academy for U6 boys and Girls, U8 Boys and Girls, and U10 Boys and Girls.
Thank you so much to the parents and players for turning up and for supporting Run Ballymac last Sunday. Our Academy ends for the year with a normal training session on Sunday next the 20th October at 11.00am plus medal presentation by a very special guest!!
Ballymac GAA Lotto Results from Monday 7th October
This weeks lotto draw took place in The Half Way Bar,
The Jackpot was €4,900.00. There was no winner.
The Numbers drawn were: 5,6,16 & 24.
Congratulations
to the following Lucky Dip winners (€30 EACH)
1. Declan Brosnan C/O Dave Allman.
2. Sheila Buckley, Gortagullane.
3. Aisling & Mike Keane C/O Tom Leen
4. Tony Riordan Ballymac
5. Cornelia Casey C/O Tom Leen
Sellers prize: Dave Allman (€30)
We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters. All your support is greatly appreciated.
Next Weeks Jackpot is €5000.00 and the draw will take place in O’Riadas on Monday 14th October 2019.
Tickets can also be purchased on line at Ballymac GAA .com and you could win the €5,000.00 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.
