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Best Wishes To, Tomás, Tadhg & The Kerry Senior Hurling Team
Kerry and Antrim are in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final for 2020. This game, in a break with the tradition of playing the Minor All-Ireland final before the Senior decider, will be played as a curtain raiser to Limerick V Waterford at Croke Park on Sunday week, 13 December. The game will throw in at 1p.m. We wish Tomás O’Connor, Tadhg Brick and The Kerry Senior Team every success. Ciarraí Abú!!
Ballymac GAA Club AGM 2020
Under the new Level 3 Restrictions announced by Government and which take effect from December 1st, indoor meetings are not allowed. Therefore, it looks likely that our AGM will be held on line. We had planned to have The AGM take place physically on Sunday January 3rd at 2pm once Government Guidelines allowed.
Should it prove impossible to hold our AGM physically at that time it was decided to hold it online the following Sunday 10th January again at 2pm
Running an AGM in 2020/early 2021
Croke Park made changes to the rule to take note of COVID 19 and the restrictions’ around same. The following three rule changes came in to effect in relation to Running an AGM in 2020/early 2021
One:
Eligibility to stand for office has changed from 31st March to 31st October
Two:
Quorum {for a physical AGM}:
20% of members is sufficient for a quorum
Or 20 members for a club with membership greater than 100
Three:
If there are no other nominations for a position, an outgoing officer can remain in their position even if they have served the full time for which they were elected {for us 3 years}.
The general advice for this year is that this is not the time to consider motions that radically change the direction or substance of the club.
Drive-Thru Bake Sale in Memory David Leen
In the midst of Lockdown last April, the Leen Family, Arabella lost their beloved David.
It was with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the sad passing of David who had played football with our club at every level and was a proud spectator and supporter at his two boys Harvey & Sam’s coaching and games at our pitch.
His family has asked that we join and support them on Saturday the 12th of December for their Drive-Thru Bake Sale in memory of their beloved David.
All our mouth-watering goodies on the day will be locally made. All donations greatly appreciated.
All proceeds from the day is in aid of a wonderful cause Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House.
Mark The Date:
Saturday December 12th from 12 – 2pm At a very sad time in their lives, this is a wonderful gesture from David’s family, and we hope you can support this special day in any way you can.
International Volunteer Day
Last Saturday the 5th December 2020 was International Volunteer Day and Ballymacelligott GAA wishes to acknowledge all the work done by all our volunteers at all times and especially this past year.
Our club is made up of and run by volunteers of all ages.
We thank all our players from U6 to Senior &Junior, all our coaches, Scór participants, field committee, all our administrators and fundraisers.
2020 was a particularly challenging one and once again our volunteers showed up and kept our club running both off and off the pitch. In addition, they joined with our Community Alert Group and help out our neighbours in various ways during the Lock downs.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.
Ballymacelligott Volunteer Group up and running again
The Ballymacelligott Volunteer Group made up of about 50 members is ready and willing to help elderly, those alone and the vulnerable in the weeks ahead. They will deliver foodstuffs, medicine, fuel etc to anyone in the area who needs the support and help. We work in conjunction with Ballymacelligott GAA, Ballymacelligott Community Alert, Local Link Kerry, Pat McCarthy and family at The Halfway Shop and many great people in our community.
All that need be done is to message or ring this number and The Volunteer Group will do the rest.
No one should feel alone or isolated or vulnerable in a great company like Ballymac. We stand tall and stand together over the coming weeks. We have overcome many trials in the past and will do so again.
The Young Kerry Fans perfect gift
The perfect gift for the young Kerry fan in your house is now available! We have created a “Ciarrai Óg” Part Of The Team gift Box. This is the gift of being part of the team throughout the 2021 campaign
Not only does the box have some amazing gifts inside that can be used on a daily basis from home to school but the recipient will receive emails and updates throughout the year. These will include exclusive competitions and content right through 2021. The recipient will feel part of the team with their own personal ID card saying ‘Part of The Team’ as an official Kerry GAA product.
We also are giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win one of these Ciarraí Óg Part Of The Team boxes right now. Simply go to the Kerry GAA Facebook page and like and share. We will pick a winner at the end of November.
As this is the first year of Ciarrai Og Part of The Team, there has been huge demand and we would advise that you place your order as soon as possible as there are only a limited amount of these boxes in stock. You can order yours right now here – https://www.kerrygaa.ie/product/ciarrai-og/
Update on Scór
Regrettably it has been decided to postpone the recommencement of Scór Sinsear until the start of February 2021 at the earliest. This is due to COVID19 and the restrictions that are in place or may be in place in the future months. No decision on the running of any future competitions at Scór na nÓg or Scór Sinsir will be made before February 2021. Keep safe and sound.
Comhbhrón
Ballymac GAA extends its sympathy to the following families on their recent bereavements:
Tim Murphy, Chairman of Kerry County Board and all of the Murphy family on the death of Tim’s mother Eileen.
Samantha and John Palmer and Graham, Tommy, Cathy and Ciara on the death of Samanthas father Tom Ross.
Sheila, Donal, Cillian, Niamh and Róisin Rahilly, Maglass and to the O’Neill family on the sad passing of Sheila’s Dad, Batt O’Neill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu.
Results of the Play Ball Lotto Draw 30th November 2020
The numbers drawn in this week (30/11/20) play Ball lotto draw were: 3,20,15 and 10
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €1040.00
The lucky dip winner is Michael Brosnan
Thanks, Michael we appreciate your support.
We thank everyone who supported Ballymac GAA Play Ball this week.
Next week’s Jackpot is €1,060.00 and the draw will take place on Monday the 7th December after 9 pm
Also, we would be indebted to you if you just told one person about our Play Ball Lotto, every little helps. All the money raised goes towards the club’s upkeep.
Our lotto can be played once a week and it can be played regularly by clicking the auto-renew button:
Click on our web site www.ballymacgaa.com to play be in with a chance of winning €1,040.00 for Xmas! If you are not in you cannot win…
