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The Ballymac GAA faithful on the parade.
Club Senior Team
Our Ballymac Senior Men had their first game in the County League Division 1 against Spa Gaa at home in Ballymac on Sunday.
It was a beautiful day for football, with a good home and visiting support.
Spa started the better side and got an early lead with the aid of a strong breeze. Half-time score was Spa 3-6 Ballymac 0-5.
Ballymac came out fighting in the second half and matched Spa point for point but Spa’s goals won them the game.
Donal Daly and Maurice O’Connell made their debut on to the senior panel today and each scored a point.
Final score Spa 4-11 Ballymac 1-10.
Up next is Gneeveguilla away on April 3rd 2022.
Ballymac youngsters in then parade.
Club Senior B Team
Our B team will play Division 2 in the newly formed Development league and their first game is against Mitchels (Away) next Sat 26-3-22 at 5pm
Membership/Registration
Membership for all players and coaches has to be paid by the 29th of March. Our insurance cover ends in March so it vital everyone pays up this week so that they can continue to play and coach.
All links for payment are on our web site.
Kerry Team
Football
Well done to the Kerry Senior football team on a win over Armagh on Sunday in the 2022 Allianz Football League
Kerry 1-13 Armagh 0-13
Ladies Football
Well done to the Kerry Ladies Team and management on a win over Monaghan on Sunday
Kerry 1-14 Monaghan 1-11
Coiste na nÓg
Under 17s
Our Under 17s had a BYE this week but have continued training and will play Rathmore at home next Saturday at 4pm
All Support welcomed
Academy
What a Sunday to welcome our Academy superstars back to the field. The sun shone just as bright as the smiles of our nearly 30 Under 5 years players. We were thrilled to see so many new faces on the pitch today and welcome back our veterans who delighted in showing off all the skills they’ve been honing over the winter. We can’t wait to work with them all over the coming months.
A huge thank you to our volunteer coaches new and old without whom our Academy wouldn’t be possible. New players and volunteer coaches to support our under-age players always welcome – no experience necessary! See you all next Sunday for more fun and games.
Merchandise
Lots of enquiries this morning about jerseys/ shorts etc. All merchandise can be got through O’Neill’s on line.
The link can be found on our website or facebook page where is on the welcome page as a shop here button.
Club Shop
It was great to welcome everyone back on Sunday morning and to see all the smiling faces.
All support to the club shop is very much appreciated as it goes back to support the running of our club.
Ladies’ notes
Registration
This is a reminder that Ballymacelligott GAA member registration is now open for the 2022 season. The Ladies’ rates are now available and will appear on the club website (www.ballymacgaa.com )
We ask that you register as soon as possible.
You can register online using the link on our website.
Presentation Evenings
Our under 12 and under 14 girls were presented their North Kerry medals by Ciara Griffin in the Blasket Bar on Friday evening.
Our under 16 and Senior Ladies were also presented with their medals by Lousie Ní Mhuircheartaigh in the Fiddler Tralee on Friday Night.
Our present players from under age to Seniors are privileged to have met such inspiring role models. Their commitment to sport and promoting of women in sport has been phenomenal. Mile buíochas ó na foirne go léir.
Senior Ladies
Clounmacon/Moyvane 4-04
Ballymacelligott 4-12
The Senior ladies season got underway on Sunday with the Donal Curtain Cup round 1 game v Clounmacon/Moyvane in Knockanure. On a great pitch the game was end to end football. Ballymac were fast out of the blocks with a goal from Roisin Rahilly and a point from a free by Ellie McElligott. An Eve Creedon goal followed to leave the score 2-01 to 0-01. Two more points from Roisin and one from Ella Quirke was followed by a flurry of scores from the hosts which left the score at the small whistle Clounmacon 2-03 Ballymac 2-04.
Having the strong wind in the second half Ballymac pushed on from the start. A great midfield platform of Aisling and Keelin and Emily O Brien at centre back set the tone. Points from Roisin (4) and Ella (4) put us well ahead. Late goals from Ellie Mc and Sinead McKeown put the game to bed. Overall a fine win and a very promising start to the season. Well done also to keeper Kerry and backs Millie and Ciara who put in great performances on the day.
Message from Children’s Officer
We are holding a Safeguarding Workshop for Ballymacelligott GAA Club on
Saturday 26th March 2022 at 10am sharp
It is mandatory that all our coaches attend this as it has to be renewed every 3 years
Please contact Joanne 0876744334 ASAP to book your place
Health and Wellbeing
Reduce Your Single Use
Ballymac GAA Health and Wellbeing is committed to and encourages all in our community, to reduce as much as possible ‘single use plastic’. Steps we are taking include
– promoting the use of reusable plastic such as water bottles
– provision of an outdoor tap for bottle refill.
– provision of recycle bins
Together we can reduce our carbon footprint and foster a healthy environment for all.
Play Ball Lotto Draw results for Monday 14th March
Last Monday nights Play Ball draw was conducted live on Facebook by Eddie O’Connell and Dave Slattery and Paula Silles was on camera.
The numbers drawn were 8,16,17 and 31.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of € 13,200.00
The three lucky dip winners were:
€30.00: Maura Lynch
€20.00: Roland Rogers
€20.00: Edel Leen
Next week’s Jackpot is €13,300.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday 21st March after 6pm
Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking on our website: www.ballymacgaa.com or via our mobile sellers are Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and The Half Way Shop. The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Thank you
We wish to extend our thanks to all our own supporters and the Spa Club supporters who all so generously supported our lotto sales at the Senior League Div 1 game last Sunday.
