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The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 5
Dingle 0-8 Ballymacelligott 4-09
Venue: Páirc an Ághasaigh Date: 28th April 2024
Ballymac took on a depleted Dingle team on Sunday in Pairc an Ághasaigh. Brian Lonergan from Ballymac scored a goal six minutes into the first half. A second goal from a penalty taken by Aidan Breen in the sixteenth minute consolidated the lead. With four minutes to go, Ballymac led: 2-0 to 0-4. Aidan Breen and Donal Daly added a point each before the halftime whistle blew.
Half Time Score: Dingle 0-4 Ballymacelligott 2-2
One minute into the second half Seán Rice scored Ballymac’s third goal. Aidan Breen (F) and Donal Daly added two more points. Dingle scored two points. Brian Lonergan and Matthew Flaherty traded points. The score was 0-7 to 3-05 with six minutes left. Aidan Breen and Darragh Regan added a point each, as did Michael Geaney for Dingle. Vinnie Horan scored a goal and a point. Michael Herlihy scored the last point of the game.
Full-Time Score: Dingle 0-8 Ballymacelligott 4-09.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Sean Rice (1-0), Daniel O’Shea, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Eoin Creedon, Adam Sheehy, Shane Gilroy, Aidan Breen (1-3), Niall Collins, Vinnie Horan (Capt) (1-1) Micheál Reidy, Daire Keane (0-) Donal Daly (0-2) Brian Lonergan, (1-1) ,
Substitutes Used: Brian Cassidy, Darragh Regan (0-1), Michael Herlihy (0-1), Jonathan Brick and Maurice O’Connell.
Next weekend we welcome top-of-the-table Dr Crokes to Ballymac. Check social media later in the week for time and venue.
The Credit Union SFL Div 6B Round 5
Ballymacelligott 2-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 2-12
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: 27th April 24
This was a vital game for Ballymacelligott and Kenmare. A win for Kenmare would see them top the table and a win for Ballymac would have them joint second with Kenmare. Ballymacelligott were in full flight in the first half. Kenmare fought back in the second half and came within a point of winning.
The Ballymacelligott team were overjoyed to play this Round 5 game at home in Ballymacelligott. After the unprecedented bad weather, it was great to see- our main pitch in such great condition.
Ballymacelligott playing with the strong breeze cruised through the first half. The Half-time score was 2-09 to 0-5. Ballymac’s goals coming from Shane McGillicuddy and Darragh Regan
Half Time score was: Ballymacelligott 2-09 to Kenmare Shamrocks 0-5
Ballymac started the second half without Brian Cassidy who played so well at centre back in the opening half. The Kenmare players returned on the field like men transformed with Cian O’Connor number 24 leading the charge and opening the scoring with a point.
Darragh Regan added one for Ballymac and Kenmare added another. Following a foul on Maurice O’Connell Kenmare were down to fourteen. Michael Herlihy scored a point from the resulting free. It was now 2-11 to 0-7.
Kenmare scored a goal and a point in quick succession. Maurice O’Connell added a point for Ballymac and an incredible point from Shane McGillicuddy from 40 yards out. This was the home side’s last score of the game with Kenmare dominating from here on.
Kenmare scored a goal and a point and this left four points between the teams with ten minutes left. Kenmare clawed back three more points. The score now was 2-13 to 2-12
Kenmare failed to score from a 45 in the 27th Minute of the game. Ballymac surely would have lost the game but for two great saves on the line by Cian Godley and Mike Herlihy in the dying minutes. Ballymac held on and won by a point.
Ciarán Brosnan cornerback, and Cian Godley, full back, defended like lions, especially in the last quarter of the game. Brian Cassidy and Shane McGillicuddy (Injured) were big losses. Darragh Regan, Mike Herlihy, and Maurice O’Connell worked exceptionally hard in the forwards.
Considering the way the game went, it was a good result for our team who notched up terrific scores in the first half combined with great defending, when it mattered at the end of the game.
Full Time: Ballymacelligott 2-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 2-12
Team and scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Cian Godley, Jonathan Brick, Cathal White, Eoin Culloty, Skye Lynch (0-1) Cathal Culloty (0-1), Darragh Regan (1-4), Shane McGillicuddy(1-1), Michael Herlihy(0-4) Conor Brick, Jack Tobin , Maurice O’Connell (0-2).
Subs Used: Brian Godley, Diarmuid Lynch, Jamie Burke, Michéal Savage, and James Carmody.
Next weekend the team travels to play St Michael’s Foilmore. Time, date, and venue to be confirmed.
Kate and Anna Collins after their win with Kerry Minors
Minor Ladies
Congratulations to Anna and Kate Collins and their Kerry Minor Ladies team on their victory in the Munster Minor A final over Cork in Mallow today.
Minor Boys
Our Minor Boys are playing Churchill away in Churchill tomorrow Monday at 7pm in the next round of the Central Region
Under 13 Boys
U13 Boys has 2 good wins this week.
On Sunday we played Legion in div3 of the county league and won 5-10 to 2-17.
Then, on Friday 26th we played Desmond’s in Castleisland in div12 and won 5-16 to 2-6. Thanks to some of the u11 boys for helping out.
Under 11 boys
Our under 11 boys played Austin Stacks in Connolly Park on Thursday in the next round of the Go Games.
Well done to everyone some great games were played.
under 9 Boys at go games
Under 9 Boys
Well done to the 22 U9 boys who travelled to Ardfert on Thursday evening. Each boy played 3 games and the improvement week on week is fantastic to see. Thank to Ardfert for hosting and to the parents for driving. Keep up the practice at home.
new Academy members
Academy
For many in Academy it was a welcome return to our main pitch this week after starting our season in the MTU. But for the newest recruits to our Under 5’s, it was a momentous occasion for them and their families as they stepped out on to the pitch for the very first time. Here’s to them, the future of our Club and Community!
New starters or returning players always welcome at our Academy.
Swap Shop
Swap Shop open next on Sunday 5th May 2024 during Academy time at the main field or in committee room (under the stand) depending on weather. This is an opportunity for you to bring any used but good quality GAA gear- Ballymacelligott or other for the shop. At present, we have a range of football boots from 3.5 to size 7s. We also have skins and other GAA tops. Come check out.
Lotto
On Monday 22nd April Maureen O’Shea, with Bridget Leen on Camera, drew the lotto number live from our Club rooms in Arrabella.
The Numbers drawn were: 6, 8,11, and 22.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7400.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00-Therese Baily C/O Paula Silles
€20.00 -Jack Blake sold at Ballymac V Spa Game
€20.00 -Eddie O’Connell C/O Paula Silles
Next week’s Jackpot is €7500.00
The draw will take place on Monday 28th April 2024.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on this link
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 Halfway Shop and O’Riadas 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 will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Get all the latest news from Ballymacelligott GAA Club here:
https://ballymacgaa.com/category/s1-news/c38-weekly-notes/
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