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Senior Ladies
Bon Secours Junior A Championship Semi Final
A breathtaking game of football played in great conditions was witnessed by the large attendance this Sunday. A high noon showdown it really was with just the minimum separating these two evenly matched teams after extra time.
After just two minutes Clounmacon Moyvane took the lead with a well taken goal from a poor turnover by Ballymacelligott, but just two minutes later Aisling O’Connell goaled for Ballymac to level it up.
This see saw continued for the rest of the half, with a penalty for Clounmacon Moyvane put away expertly by Erin Finucane and a Rachel Creedon goal for Ballymac after Kate Collins hit the post. At halftime Clounmacon Moyvane led by 2-5 to 2-3.
The second half was just the same, as Ballymac came back to level, but Clounmacon Moyvane scored another penalty from Erin Finucane, but back came Ballymac again to level.
Cora Savage re-appeared in a Ballymac team for the first time in over two years, after an arduous recovery from an ACL injury, to great reception and it was Cora who was the one to level the scores.
At this juncture though we missed a couple of chances to take the lead, as time ticked close to the full-time whistle. Clounmacon Moyvane were playing the last 10 minutes without the yellow carded Muirne Wall. The game ended Ballymacelligott 2-9 Clounmacon Moyvane 3-6.
Extra time was then played with 10 minutes a side and two tired sides again put on a show of end-to-end football. Clounmacon Moyvane again started the brighter, scoring two points in quick succession but Cora Savage replied with two, 1 from play and 1 from a free.
And again, we were level with just one final ten minutes to play. Erin Finucane scored from another free but then Kate Collins scored a great goal to put Ballymac up by 2 points (the only time we led all game).
Clounmacon Moyvane responded with a point, the minimum in it once more. Heartbreak next when star Clounmacon Moyvane player Kelly Enright, who was well marshalled all day by Rachel Griffin, popped up to score the all-important goal and gave Clounmacon Moyvane the lead.
Ballymacelligott had one last chance with a free that was to be the last play of the game. Cora Savage stepped up, took a breath and unleashed a fantastic effort that just went over the bar instead of under.
Heartbreak for our ladies, but they have done the Ballymacelligott Jersey proud and gave a fantastic performance under huge pressure. This is a very young side and if the group stick together then the Junior A Championship will be there for them.
Team. Robyn White, Anna Collins, Niamh Rahilly, Grainne Galvin, Ciara Kerins, Una Morrissey Captain, Emily O’Brien, Aishling O’Connell (1-0), Eve Creedon (0-2), Rachel Griffin, Keelin Enright, Rachel Creedon (1-0), Roisin Rahilly, Ella Quirke, Kate Collins (1-5, 4f), Ellie McElligott (0-1f) Cora Savage (0-4, 2f), Lisa Curran, Emma Daly, Veronica Heaslip, Caoimhe Carroll, Kerry Hennessy.
Under 16 Girls
U16 Ladies North Kerry League Division Two
Beale v Ballymac in Ballybunion Tuesday evening next at 6pm.
Under 14 Girls
U14 girls play Beale next Friday at home in Ballymac at 6pm in the North Kerry League
Under 15s.
Under 15 boys
Ballymacelligott u15 boys played their first game of the town board championship today. The game was against St Pats/ Strand Road and was played in Strand Road
The game was very one sided and the final score was 5 goals 22 points to 1goal 9 points our next game is this competition well be at home next Sunday against Ardfert
Under 13 Boys
U13 Boys Castleisland District A Final
Ballymac v Knock/Brosna is on next Monday 9th in Ballymac at 5.45pm.
All support would be welcome
Academy
Our Academy was changed around a little this morning in order to facilitate our Senior Ladies. Many thanks for your understanding on this.
Under 9 boys
U9 boys play Munster Clubs Blitz in Mallow Saturday morning 14th. Meeting at Mallow Gaa Grounds for 10am.
Health and Wellbeing
We are delighted that Ballymacelligott GAA has been awarded a Gold Healthy Club Status from Croke Park. This is the highest standard of Healthy Club.
This award reflects how our club policies, partners, activities & environment are aligned with supporting the holistic health of our members and community.
This achievement is the compilation of a number of years work with like-minded people who are invested in a healthier and more inclusive club and community.
Thank you to all. We are always open to new initiatives and ideas from our community. If you have any suggestions and or would like to know more about what we do, please contact Christina 0871811249.
Wellness walks at Ballygarry Estate, Hotel & Spa continue on Sunday at 11am. Open to all and dogs are permitted on leads.
The Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest takes place from October 7th to 14th, 2023. This Fest holds a number of free in-person and online events through diverse and engaging activities. To check this out, go to www.kerrymentalhealthandWellbeing fest.com.
GAA Generations initiative is looking to engage young GAA and LGFA aged 12- 21 years of age to record on their mobile phone a conversation with ‘One Good Adult’; someone who they look up to and admire in the 55+ age bracket.
It could be, for example, a parent/grandparent, a coach, or a teacher, past or present, that saw and nurtured your potential.
Older participants will also be given the opportunity to quiz their young interviewees on their GAA experiences and how it may have impacted their understanding of who they are.
100 lucky participants will be invited to a special event in the Autumn with Cillian Murphy, Actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre in University of Galway.
If any coach / parent, can think of a youth in this age bracket who would be interested in engaging- please contact Christina as soon as possible – 0871811249.
Lotto
On Monday 2nd October, Oonagh O’Rahilly and Angela Lenihan conducted the Lotto draw online.
The Numbers drawn were: 2, 10, 15, 26
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €4,700. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Derek O’Brien (Annual Ticket)
€20.00 – Ann O’Connor, Caherslee, Tralee (Annual Ticket)
€20.00 – Eileen McDonnell (Annual Ticket)
Next week’s Jackpot is €4,800 and the draw will take place on Monday 9th October. 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 and Maureen O Shea. Quick Pick Envelopes and €2 cards are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riadas Bar and C.A Galvin Ltd. The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
The club appreciates every ticket that is bought in support of our Lotto. The funds go straight back into our club to cover expenses from Academy up to Senior Level.
