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Fixtures
Up to date fixture list are posted on social media on Monday mornings
Please note that all fixtures can be changed so check our media outlets for notice of changes.
Senior Team
The Credit Union Senior Football League
Division 1 Round 10
The penultimate round of the SFL Division 1 saw Ballymacelligott host Gneeveguilla fighting to avoid relegation. And Gneeveguilla fought like tigers from the throw in to the final kick of the ball. This was the difference. It made a difference, They won the game.
From the get off this was a game that was hard to take one’s eyes off as it was like two machine guns firing non-stop on all cylinders. In the first minute John O’Leary opened the score for Gneeveguilla with a goal and Pa Brosnan added a point shortly after.
Gneeveguilla were attacking again when Dan Shea stole the ball and this resulted in a Ballymac point from a free from Aidan Breen. A repeat performance from Dan Shea saw him run the length of the field with a ball passing to Aidan Breen who scored a point and within two minutes he had scored another.
Jack Cremin replied with a goal after a lightening run. The next score was a goal from Darragh Regan for Ballymac.
With fifteen minutes on the clock Ballymac 1-03 Gneeveguilla 2-01.
Another good cut off by Dan Shea lead to a point from Vinny Horan, Gneeveguilla replied from the boot of Jack Cremin. Gneeveguilla hit the Ballymac crossbar before Padraig Doyle added another point for them. A goal from Donal Daly brought the sides level 2-04 apiece.
Three more points from Gneeveguilla, two from Jack Cremin and a free taken by John O’Leary gave Gneeveguilla the lead with 29 minutes played. Dan Shea and Vinny Horan scored for Ballymac and this left the half time score Ballymac 2-06 Gneeveguilla 2-07.
The second half was well matched and with fifteen minutes gone the game was 2-10 each. Donal Daly then got a point for the home side, Gneeveguilla got a goal disallowed for a square ball.
With ten minutes left Gneeveguilla found energy and determination and had scored a goal and two points within five minutes . Just before the final whistle they added a point leaving the final score: Ballymac 2-12 to Gneeveguilla 3-12.
Up until the last ten minutes of this game our team played very well with some great individual displays from Dan Shea and Mike Sweeney in the backs and Darragh Regan, Vinny Horan and Donal Daly in the forwards.
With six of our regular players missing on the night the lads who came on did well and credit to them for the performance against a very determined Gneeveguiila side.
Team: Christy Leen, Michael Sweeney, Dan O’Shea (0-2), Diarmuid Galvin, Josh O’Keeffe, Darragh Sweeney, Adam Kelly, Aidan Breen (0-3), Michéal Reidy, Michael Herlihy, Donal Daly (1-3), Adam Sheehy, Darragh Regan (1-2), Vinny Horan (0-2) (Captain) and Brian Lonergan.
Substitutes used on the night: Ciaran Brosnan, Conor Brick, Barry Lyons, Skye Lynch, Cian Godley and Andy Rogers.
Senior Ladies
Our Senior Ladies began their County League competition last Monday 19th June when they played Legion away. Final score was Ballymac 0-11 Legion 0-10. Well done ladies a great start.
This Monday they will play Clounmacon/Moyvane in Clounmacon at 7.30pm best of luck to players and management.
Coiste na nÓg
U14 Ladies
U14 girls start their county league with an away game against MKL on Monday 26th June at 7:30 pm
under 14 boys at blitz
U14 Boys
Our u14 boys participated in the Diarmuid O’Brien tournament in Newmarket Sunday 25th.
A panel of 13 travelled up for an 11aside competition.
We opened up with a hard-fought win over Rockchapel. Next up was a loss to very good Firies team.
This was our lot, as only 1 team progressed from the group.
U12 Ladies
Fixture this week; our U12 Ladies are away to Firies on Friday June 30th at 6pm
under 9 boys
U9 Boys
The heavy showers didn’t stop our u9 boys who hosted Churchill. All the boys played 2 games each showing great skill and ability in every position. Keep up the training and thanks to all the parents for driving. Thanks to Churchill for travelling
under 8 -10 girls
U10 & U8 Girls
U10 & U8 girls travelled to Blennerville on Sunday morning to play St. Pats.
After a wet and cold start the sun came out for 2 fantastic games of football. Well done to all the girls who played their hearts out and did themselves proud. Thanks to all the parents who travelled and St. Pats for hosting us.
Academy
Academy returned this Sunday, well done to all that showed up despite the rain
NOTE
Next weeks academy will be on Thursday evening @ 6.30pm in order to accommodate coaches, players and parents that want to attend the Kerry game next weekend.
Mothers and Others
Training continues every Tuesday at 7pm at the training field. All welcome.
Little Stars
‘Little Stars’ is an inclusive GAA initiative for all children aged 5-12 years who may feel more supported in smaller groups. We facilitate fun and sociable games in a structured environment suited to the child’s needs.
We hope to begin a 4-week programme, on Sunday mornings, starting July 9th at our main pitch. For more information or to book a place contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Lotto
On Monday 19th of June, Oonagh O Rahilly and Angela Lenihan conducted the lotto draw online. The Numbers drawn were: 16, 20, 25, 26. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €3,200.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Frances Ireland, Kielduff.
€20.00 – Terence O’Connor, Caherbreagh (Annual Ticket)
€20.00 – T.J Brick c/o Paula Silles
Next week’s Jackpot is €3,300 and the draw will take place on Monday 26th June. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here
https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riada’s Bar, C.A. Galvin Ltd and Clifford Tractor Parts. Simply pop 5euro into the envelope with your name and contact details. We’ll generate a quick pick of 3 lines for you! You will be automatically entered into the draw. It couldn’t be easier! The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
