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Senior Men
Ballymacelligott are Tralee/St Brendan’s Div 2 League Champions 2023
Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League Final
Division 2
Ballymac 4-14 Churchill 0-11
Venue: Ballymac Date: 21st July 2023
Ballymac was the venue for the Tralee/St. Brendan’s Division 2 League Final on Friday last 21st July
Ballymac ran out winners on a scoreline of 4-14 to 0-11.
Churchill who played without many regulars were first to score with a point from a free. Shortly after they added another point from play.
After a shaky start Ballymac settled and the scores started to come. A goal and a point from Niall Collins, points from Micheal Reidy and Daire Keane and a goal from captain Vinny Horan left the score after 15 minutes at Ballymac 2-3 to Churchill 0-3.
The remainder of the first half belonged to Ballymac. 1-1 from Niall Collins, a goal from Daire Keane and 3 points from Vinny Horan left the score at half-time
Ballymac 4-7 Churchill 0 -4
The second half was a more even affair with both sides scoring 7 points apiece. Ballymac ran their bench and ended up comprehensive winners on a scoreline of 4-14 to 011.
TEAM: Christy Leen, Mike Sweeney, Daniel O Shea, Diarmaid Galvin, Joshua O ‘Keeffe, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Aidan Breen, Micheal Reidy, Niall Collins, Daire Keane, Adam Sheehy, Donal Daly, Vinny Horan, Michael Herlihy.
Subs Used: Dara Broderick, Tadgh Brick, Ciaran Brosnan, Sean Rice, Dara Regan.
Senior Ladies
Cromane were the visitors on Monday evening last for the latest round of Division Two of the Donal Curtin Cup.
This was an 11 a side game due to the Mid Kerry side being tight on numbers.
This leant itself to a very open game where despite the damp conditions both sides played some excellent football.
Ballymac had more of the first half possession and will have been disappointed going in at half time down a point on a 2-2 to 1-4 scoreline, our inability to take scoring chances costing us.
Goalkeeper Ellie Sugrue made some vital saves in the half from dangerous Cromane attacks while defenders Una Morrissey, Ciara Kerins, Rachel Griffin and Anna Collins fresh from her All-Ireland u16 win with Kerry the previous day had to be on top of their game as well.
Laura Sugrue took her goal well while the Creedon sisters Eve and Rachel were proving a handful for the away sides defence.
The first quarter of the second half saw exchanges close again, however Ballymac’s option of a full quota of subs saw the fresh legs have an impact, especially the introduction of Kate O’ Connor with her contribution of a goal and a point seeing Ballymac run out deserved winners on a 2-10 to 3-4 scoreline.
Scorers Laura Sugrue 1-1, Kate O’Connor 1-1, Eve Creedon 0-3, Sarah Scanlon 0-2, Rachel Creedon 0-2, Kate Collins 0-1.
On Monday(24th) evening at 7.30pm we have our third home game in a row when we welcome ISG for another Donal Curtin Cup game, victory here should help us qualify for the semifinal of this competition so all support for the team would be greatly appreciated.
County Senior Teams
Best wishes to the Kerry Senior Men team and management for the weekend as they take on Dublin no doubt their will be plenty support from Ballymac
Best wishes to the Senior ladies and Management on Saturday as they play the semi final against Mayo in Thurles from all in Ballymac
Minor Boys
Best of luck to our minor boys who are part of St. Kierans panel who play Kenmare in round 2 of the Minor County Championship Monday at 7.30 pm in Kenmare
Well done to our u17 boys who played 10 a side competition on Thursday playing St Pats/Strand road and Na Gaeil
Minor Ladies
Congratulations to our Minor Ladies who were part of the U18B Championship semi final on Wednesday, Roisin Rahilly, Keelin Enright and Kerry Hennessey and Donal Rahilly and Mike Broderick on the management team. We are all very proud of ye.
Ballymac Minor Ladies will play County League Wed v Austin Stacks 7.30pm in Ballymac
Coiste na nÓg
U14 Ladies
Well done to the U14 girls on a hard-fought victory against southern Gaels on Wednesday night, we outscored our opponent 3:10 to 2:09.
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U15 Boys
Ballymacelligott U15 Boys played against An Ghaeltacht on Thursday evening in the 4th round of division 1 Central Region away in Gallarus. There was a strong breeze blowing against us in the first half we finish the first half winning 1g 9p to 8p.
Playing with the wind in the second half we added another 1g 6p bringing our final tally to 3g 16p while An Ghaeltacht added 7p to their half time tally ending the game on 15p.
Team lined out as follows John Leen, Kyran Boyle, Jackson Brosnan, Fionn Enright, Jamie Tarrant, Padraig Reidy, Ray Horgan, Eoghan Joy, Jack Collins, Ryan Burke, Michael Quirke, Graham West, Sean Martin, Conor Lynch, Liam Rahilly, Daragh McMahon, Conor McCarthy, Jack Lynch, Shane Cassidy
Scorers Jamie Tarrant 1p, Graham West 1p, Padraig Reidy 1p, Ryan Burke 1p, Conor Lynch 1p, Sean Martin 3p, Jack Collins 1g, Eoghan Joy 1g 2p, Michael Quirke 1g 5p
Our last group game of the Central Region div 1 U15 competition is on against Na Gael away at 7pm next Wednesday evening all support welcome
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U13 Boys
On Saturday our u13 boys took part in the Keel/ Listry u13 blitz. The blitz was split into two groups with group 1 playing in Keel and group 2 playing in Listry. Our first game was a win over Fossa which led us to our second game against a very strong Keel/Listry team, unfortunately we were defeated by this team who went on to win the division 1 final against Dr Crokes. This meant that we ended up in the division 2 final against Ballyduff.
After well-earned refreshments, we headed to Keel, where the finals were taking place. The game itself was played in a very sporting manor with great football played by both teams, eventually ending in well-earned win by Ballymac. Harvey Leen and Jack Lynch, our joint captains on the day, accepted the plaque on behalf of a delighted Ballymac team. Thanks again to Keel and Listry clubs for hosting a brilliant day.
U12 Ladies
Fixture
U12 ladies away to Rathmore on Tuesday July 25th @7pm
Under 9 Boys
Fixture:
U9 boys Go Games home to Rathmore Tues 6.15
Academy
Our U5’s are coming on leaps and bounds each week, and our latest session was no exception. Using small group stations, our youngest players got to focus on developing their passing, kicking, dribbling and soloing skills. As always, the greatest smiles are seen on our full group activities, especially when the coaches get involved.
U8 girls took part in a morning of Go games in Firies on Sunday morning. With Kilcummin also taking part a great morning was had by all. Our girls performed exceptionally displayed great team work and fantastic skills. Our U10 girls attended the academy on Sunday morning as normal.
NOTE: ACADEMY WILL BE ON FRIDAY EVENING 28TH OF JULY 6PM TO 7PM
Lotto
On Monday 17th July, Gene O’Keeffe Senior Selector, and Niall Collins Senior Player conducted the lotto draw. Senior Player Josh O’Keeffe was on camera.
The Numbers drawn were 25, 6, 8, and 26.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €3600.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 Niall Gilroy On-Line Player
€20.00: Eimir Moriarty Purchased her ticket from Paula Silles
€20.00 Declan O’Connell -On Line player
– Next week’s Jackpot is €3700.00 and the draw will take place on Monday 24th July.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased 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. CA Galvin Ballydwyer and O Riada’s Bar. Pop €5.00 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 locally will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
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