The Credit Union SFL Div 6B Round 5
St Michael’s Foilmore 0-10
Ballymacelligott 0-9
Venue: Foilmore Date: 11th May 2024
The scenic Foilmore pitch was the venue for the SFL Div 6B, round 6 game between St Michael’s Foilmore and Ballymacelligott on Saturday evenings last.
The Ballymacelligott team travelled without three of their full forward line. The difference in the end was South Kerry’s ability to take their scores despite our players putting in a great performance.
The first half opened with a point for St Michael’s Foilmore. Shortly after Andy Rogers took a 45 and Maurice O’Connell caught the ball turned and scored a great point.
Foilmore added another point followed by two from Skye Lynch (One from a free) Shane Gilroy added a point from play. This was Ballymac’s last score of the half and the South Kerry side added two more before the whistle blew for half time. Ballymac would rue the six wides in this half.
Half Time score was: St Michael’s Foilmore 0-4 Ballymacelligott 0-4
St Michaels/Foilmore opened the scoring of the second half with a point. Sean Rice followed with a fine point for Ballymac. Then the South Kerry lads looked like they had a goal and Conor Martin stepped up and made a great save. Foilmore added a point. With twelve minutes gone, Foilmore were in the lead 0-7 to o-5.
Maurice O’Connell brought it back to a one-point game with a point from a free. Conor Martin made another fine save.
Foilmore added a point and Shane Gilroy added one for Ballymac. Foilmore added two more points. Despite Ballymac’s great rally in the last five minutes producing two points from James Kenny and Maurice O’Connell, it was not enough. The final whistle blew.
Ballymac had lost by the smallest of margins. The squad played hard and fast football and were so unlucky not to score another three or four points- that on another night would go over the bar.
Conor Martin played a blinder in goal as did his back line. It was good to see James Kenny back on the field after his injury in Dr Crokes.
Full Time: St Michael’s Foilmore 0-10 Ballymacelligott 0-9
Team and scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Cian Godley, Jonathan Brick, Sean Rice Brian Cassidy, Seán Rice (0-1), Shane Gilroy (0-2), Skye Lynch(0-2) Cathal Culloty, Bryan Godley, Andy Rogers, Jack Tobin, Maurice O’Connell (0-3).
Subs Used: Josh O’Keeffe, Eoghan Leahy, James Kenny (0-1) and Eoin Culloty.
We wish a speedy recovery to Cian Godley who got injured at the game and to Shane McGillicuddy injured in our previous game.
Next Friday 17th May our Senior B team play top of the table Milltown Castlemaine at home in Ballymacelligott at 7.30 pm.
Senior Ladies
Next Senior Ladies game is away to Abbeydorney, keep an eye on social media for details
Under 16 girls
Ballymac U16 girls played Beale in the North Kerry League Wednesday night. Ballymac came out 2-12 to 3-3 on the night in a fantastic team display.
In all truth it is impossible to single out any player as it really was a great team effort with the U14 players, Emma, Aideen, Alice, Eva, Maeve, Tara, Sophie, Natalie and Holly stepping up in the age with great confidence. Many thanks to Beale on a very competitive match.
Minor Boys
We wish Jack Joy and Eoin Moriarty, who is also on the panel, the very best of luck tomorrow evening when the Kerry Minors play Cork in the Munster Final
Division 2 Semi final Central Region U17 Competition
Ballymacelligott v John Mitchel’s. at home in Ballymac on Tuesday at 7.30pm
Under 15 boys
Feile Finalists.
Congratulations to our u15 team who, today, reached the D3 Feile final in Caherslee.
A tough semifinal was won, aet, against a dogged St. Senans side.
This set up a final against Listowel. Despite our best efforts, today was not our day.
Well, done to our lads who have shown remarkable improvement over the course of this competition.
Next up is Central Region.
Under 13 Boys
Division 5
Ballymac 3-8 Legion 3-9
This was our first home game this season and we were very unlucky to be on the losing side.
We play Moyvane at home on Tuesday an Finuge (away) the following Sunday.
Academy
We had great numbers on Sunday morning, going forward Academy will be 11am to 12 noon.
New starters or returning players always welcome at our Academy.
Healthy Club will host a Fruity Childline Breakfast on Sunday 19th May 2024 at 12 noon (After Academy at 11 to 12 noon) at the field. Donations are welcome on the day to support this great cause.
Mothers and Others
Ballymac Mothers and Others made their pitch debut on a sunny Tuesday evening! It was great to see new faces and the return of not so new! If you are over 25 and interested in getting fit and being sociable, just pop down to the training pitch next Tuesday at 7pm! #communitymatters #weareBallymac #LGFA
Swap Shop
Swap Shop open on Sundays 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 6th May 2024, Ger Collins and Maureen O’Shea conducted the lotto draw.
The Numbers were drawn live on Facebook by Anna Collins and Jack Joy, who represent Ballymac GAA on the County Minor Teams. We wish Jack every success tomorrow night when Kerry Minors take on Tipperary in the Munster Semi-Final. Anna has to wait until July for her next outing with the Kerry Ladies Minor team.
The Numbers drawn by Anna and Jack were: 9,13.17 and 26.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7600.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 -Pat Ryan who purchased in O’Riadas.
€20.00 -Brendan Howard on Line purchase.
€20.00 -Sean Hennessy on Line Purchase
Next week’s Jackpot is €7700.00 and the draw will take place live on Monday 13th May.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased here or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop 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 in the Half Way and O’Riadas will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
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