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Project summary on Ballymac GAA Club completed by Shane Gilroy as part of a project under “Future Leaders Transition Year Programme”
Membership for 2021
Membership for 2021 is now open on The Club Website and Clubforce App. The rates are the same as last year and full details are on our web site and the club force app. There is an additional facility this year that allows you to pay your membership by instalments. Míle Buíochas.
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Well Done to our U15 Player Shane Gilroy
Well Done to our U15 Player Shane Gilroy on demonstrating his research skills and interest in Ballymac GAA.
Our U15 Club player Shane Gilroy attends second year in St Pat’s School in Castleisland. The Pats transition year students got Shane’s 2nd year students to do projects as part of their modules for the future leader’s program see (** below ) . Shane,in undertaking his project for the fifth year students researched the history of his own club Ballymac GAA. He outlined the history of the club on the playing field in one graphic and its such an admirable summary.
Shane had the interest to research his project thoroughly by listening to archive Radio Kerry’s Recordings of Terrace Talk and other web sites and written material.
We are fortunate to have a young player showing so much interest and sharing his knowledge with everyone in the club. The graphic from Shane attached is an excellent summary of Ballymac GAA Club.
**The “Future Leaders Transition Year Programme” is a joint initiative from the GAA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
It is a cross-curricular programme comprising of a series of modules designed to encourage maturity, initiative, responsibility and leadership skills in pupils.
The Programme gives pupils the knowledge and skills to support all roles required in the effective staging of Gaelic Games.
As part of the Programme students are challenged to organise and run both on-field and off-field events for younger students.
U15 Boys:
We had a great turnout from our U15 players for the 2km runs last weekend and again this weekend with over 20 players taking part on their own and uploading the photos to our coaching & games coaches. In addition to this the lads loved the zoom class with Vinny Horan who they look up to as one of our best senior players and full-time fitness trainer. We had 23 on the zoom class last Thursday night. These are great initiatives and will be great for the lads to get some exercise while being part of their Club.
Health & Wellbeing Committee
‘Feelgood Throwback’ for you all to enjoy
The Ballymac GAA Health and Well-Being committee would like YOU to have a ‘Feelgood Throwback’ for the weekend that’s in it!
It’s hard to believe that 5 years ago (last weekend) was our inaugural ‘Strictly Love Dancing’ event.
We had a great night of fun, dancing, laughter and community spirit.
The power of music and dance can really boost your sense of wellness.the link for theis fab video is on our club web site and social media outlets….just press play on the link and get ready to SMILE , SING and DANCE ALONG!!
Pledge today to squeeze in a read on Thursday 25 February
Reading is one of the best things families can do together – or apart if the house is starting to feel crowded!
On Thursday 25 February Ballymac GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee is encouraging, adults and children of all ages to get reading.
Did you know that “IRELAND READS” It is a new national day to celebrate reading
Why? Because taking some time for yourself to relax and do the things you enjoy (like reading) is important to help look after your mental wellbeing.
Take the pledge log in below and see how many minutes people all over Ireland will be squeezing in to read on Thursday 25 February.
Just let us know how many hours or minutes you would like to pledge to read by logging on to the clubs web site ballymacgaa.com and following the link.
Ireland Reads is a public libraries initiative, in partnership with publishers, booksellers, authors and others under the Government’s ‘Keep Well’ campaign
Ballymac Play Ball Draw results for Monday 8th February 2021
We really appreciate the support we have got from our play-ball supporters every week.
The minimum purchase of €2.00 per week adds up at the end of the year. We are not playing on our pitches at the moment.
When our players return, we want our pitches and facilities to be in top-class condition and anyone involved in our weekly draw is a partner in this work. We are Ballymac.
The results of our Play Ball Draw for the 8 February 2021 (totally online due to Covid19 restrictions) are as follows.
The numbers drawn in this week’s play Ball lotto were: 27,31,32 and 12
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €1240.00
Congratulations to the lucky-dip winner Eoin Horgan
We appreciate your support Eoin and thank you for supporting Ballymac GAA.
We thank everyone who supported Ballymac GAA Play Ball Draw this week.
All the money raised, is for the upkeep of our two pitches
Next week’s Jackpot is €1260.00 and the draw will take place on Monday 15h February after 9 pm
Log on to www,ballymacgaa.com to support our Playball fundraiser.
Anyone that needs help can contact Jer Lynch, Chairman of The Clubs Lotto Committee.
