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Membership for This Year
Membership for Ballymac GAA Club for this year is now open and can only be paid on line via our web site or via clubforce app. Paying online avoids club members handing money and keeping money to lodge to the bank.
It gives transparency and accountability to the membership payments. It is vital that all players pay membership so that all players are covered for insurance. ALL MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR PAYMENT.
There is an instalment arrangement in place for families who wish to avail of this opportunity.
You can pay membership on our web site www.ballymacgaa.com or Membership can also be paid via The Clubforce App and full data is here:
How do I download Clubforce app?
If you have an iPhone, go here to download the Clubforce app from the iTunes store or if you
have an Android phone, go here to download from the Google Play Store. We thank you all in advance for paying membership.
Academy
We had a great turn out for our introduction day for our newbies attending academy this year, this morning. Coiste na nÓg chairperson Kieran Savage welcomed everyone and outlined the workings of the academy each Sunday morning for all present. Looks like Academy will be a hive of activity this year, delighted to have lots of new families joining for the first time.
For any information or if you are in a position to help out contact any of the following:
Coiste na nÓg Chairperson
Kieran Savage 0872221720
Vice Chairperson
Darragh Stack 0877177016
Coaching Officer
Jeff Griffin 0872424959
Childrens Officer
Joanne Long 0876744334
Sunday 17th March 2024
The whole club will be invited to join in the St Patricks Day Parade in Tralee keep an eye on social media during the week when the details of the parade will be posted
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Mercy Mounthawk senior team and management who have made it to All-Ireland Hogan Cup, which will be played on the 16th March in Croke Park. Special word to our Lads Niall Collins, Skye Lynch, Micheal Savage and Tom Long. Enjoy the whole experience and everyone in Ballymac will be cheering ye on.
Congratulations
Congratulations and well done to Robyn White and the MTU ladies football team on winning the Giles Cup during the week.
Well done also to all at St Patricks School Castleisland who are through to the final of the Frewen Cup the Munster A under 17 competition
Scor
Competitors representing Ballymac Gaa had plenty to smile about last night at Scor na bPastai – when the results came through we were awarded the best overall club
including 4 – 1st , and 2 -2nd
Here’s to the county final on March 23rd at the Tintean Theatre Ballybunnion
Health and Wellbeing
Movember Ahead of the Game in partnership with the GAA and GPA are running a youth mental health program. It teaches players, coaches, and volunteers to understand mental fitness and strengthen resilience. Players learn how to deal with challenges in both life and sport.
We will host this session on Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 8pm – 9pm with our U15 Boys. This is a 1-hour session led by 2 Kerry intercounty hurlers.
This session is also followed by a 45-minute workshop for parents, coaches & volunteers of this team and or other underage teams. This runs from 9pm.
Attendees are required to complete consent forms for both u15 attendees as well as adults- by March 14th.
Any queries, please feel free to contact Christina – 087 1811249.
First Aid Training
Sports Aid Training will take place in the clubroom thus Tuesday 12th at 7pm. Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 to book your place. Open to club members.
OPEN TO ALL IN OUR CLUB AND COMMUNITY WITH AN INTEREST IN MENTAL HEALTH
Our training in Mental Health Peer-Support creates a compassionate network within a club and a community. Our training transcends traditional boundaries, breaking down the stigma associated with mental health discussions. The benefits are profound and far-reaching. Trained peer-supporters are attuned to subtle shifts in their community’s well-being. This heightened awareness fosters a culture of genuine care and concern.
No funding is necessary to do our training. We offer it free to all club, association and community volunteers in a drive to encourage people to take on this vital role within their own club, and help bring Peer-Support to the heart of communities as a critical part of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Course: Cycle Against Suicide Mental Health Peer Support (Buddy) Training
Details: www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/register-to-become-community-buddy/
Delivery: Online via Zoom
Time: 7-10pm on 4 evenings over 2 weeks
Option 1: March: Tues 12th, Thurs 14th & Tues 19th , Thurs 21st
Option 2: April: Mon 8th, Wed 10th & Mon 15th, Wed 17th
Option 3: May: Mon 13th, Wed 15th & Mon 20th, Wed 22nd
To Register: training@cycleagainstsuicide.com
or online at www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/register-to-become-community-buddy/
Mothers and Others
Calling all ladies from Ballymac club, parish and surrounds. It’s time to get fit while having a laugh! Come along to O’Brennan Hall any Tuesday in March at 7pm. Our Mothers and Others are kicking off the season with some indoor circuits! Bain triail as! Give it a go!
#womeninsportweek
#inspiringinclusion
#stronger together #healthyclub.
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949, Liz 087-9981834 or Tina 087 1811249
Lotto
On Monday 4th March, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Stephen O’Brien and Oonagh O’Rahilly.
The Numbers drawn were : 7, 16, 18, 27
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €6,700. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Sinead Deutrom, Ballyheigue
€20.00 – Therese Baily Ballymac c/o Paula Silles
€20.00 – David Slattery, Caherbreagh c/o Paula Silles
Next Jackpot is €6,800 and the draw will take place on Monday 11th March 2024. 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 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. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.ie
