LOTTO
The Ballymac GAA Lotto was held in Glenduff House on Monday 8th December 2014. There was no winner and numbers drawn were 4,10,17,23.
Lucky Dips
1. Joe Leen, Chutehall
2. Patsy Dooley, Ballymac
3. Aidan Pollard, Kielduff
4. Joe Leen, Chutehall
5. Desmond Savage, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Sellers Prize : Tom Leen. The jackpot now stands at €4,600 and can be played at http://www.ballymacgaa.com
SENIOR TEAM
Ballymac 5 – 7 Brosna 1 – 10.
Ballymac senior team will play Division 3 football again next year following our win over Brosna on Sundaylast. The foundations for this victory were laid in the first half when we raced into a 2 – 2 to 0 – 1 lead after 25 minutes, Aidan Breen scoring both goals, one from a penalty. Brosna had their best spell of the game in the last 5 minutes of the half scoring four unanswered points to leave the half time score 2 – 2 to 0 – 5. Ballymac got a tonic start to the second half with goals from Eanna Reidy and Daniel O Shea. Brosna pulled a goal back but Ballymac 5th goal from Padraig McCarthy saw us run out comfortable winners.
Team: P. Laide, Denis Leen, TJ Casey, C. Reynolds, A. Bonn, B. O Donnell, K. O Shea, M. Shanahan, A. Breen, Mike Leen, Dermot Leen, E. Reidy, L. Sweeney, D. O Shea, G. Griffin. Subs: P. McCarthy, M. Galvin, C. Leen, M. Herlihy, N. O Shea, Mossie Leen.
This game brings the curtain down on senior team activities for the year. Many thanks to team trainer Dan Kearney and his selectors Stephen O Brien, John O Connor and Donal Rahilly for the time they dedicated to the senior team over the year.
BILL COSTELLOE
Great sadness filled the Ballymac air when news came from Kilkenny last week of the death of Bill Costelloe. Bill was a native of Currow and lived in Ballymac for a number of years. While in the Parish he was heavily involved in the Club which included a term of Club Chairman. He had a particular interest in the development of under age players teaching them the basic of the games which were to serve them well as Senior Players. His dedication to these lads certainly bore fruit with the winning of the Novice Championship in 1993, the reaching of two intermediate finals and gaining provision to Division 1 of the Co. League containing players who had come under his influence. He was also well respected amongst the farming community in his role as a Teagasc Advisor. To his wife and family all in Ballymac GAA Club extend to you their deepest sympathy.
MERCHANDISEWith the Christmas season upon us a Ballymac GAA voucher would make an ideal present. Anybody wishing to purchase a voucher can do so by contacting Joanne Long at 0876744334.
NATIONAL DRAW
Club Secretary Fionnan Fitzgerald has tickets for the National Draw which includes some fantastic prizes. All monies from tickets sold by Ballymac GAA club remain in the Club. Tickets are €10 and Fionnan can be contacted on 0879860441.
FAOI 13 REVIEW
With no County competitions for U13 teams we took part in the Coiste Tra Li League which proved to be a very competitive and gave our lads great experience. We were also invited to partake in the Rose Cup as part of the Rose of Tralee Festival where we were beaten in the group stages by eventual winners Na Gaeil by just two points. Many thanks to team trainers Mike Broderick and Roland Rogers for their time dedicated to these lads over the year.
With so many skilful players on show throughout the season, it was a joy to watch this marvellous group of players in action and one not merely hopes, but rather expects greater things from this particular squad of young lads. Comhghairdeas le gach uile duine !
FAOI 14 REVIEW
Competing in 4 competitions, having a squad of 29 players and reaching the finals of 3 and winning one competition was a very rewarding year for U14s as the emphasis this year was on performance, developing and work rate. Training commenced indoors in early Feburary under the guidance of Tony Silles, Gene O Keeffe, Willie Costello, Martin Lowe and Mike Dreelan. The highlight of the year was the winning of Division 3 of the Central Region with a great victory over Ardfert in the final played at Ballymac.
We were delighted to have 5 players, Josh o Keeffe, Daire Keane, Brian Lonergan, Tadhg Brick and Cillian Gallagher representing Ballymac on the U14 Castleisland District County Championship winning side.
FAOI 15 REVIEW
Our first competition of the year was the Munster Supertouch competition in which we were in a group containing St. Senans, Dr. Crokes and Laune Rangers. We were most unlucky not to emerge from this group but nevertheless it gave the lads great experience for the rest of the year. This team created history by becoming the first Ballymac Team to capture the Eric Mason Blitz Trophy. They finished the year in style by winning the Coiste Tra Li U 15 championship with a victory in the semi final over Austin Stacks and defeating Na Gaeil in the final with a magnificent display of football.
The management team of Willie Costello, John Creagh, Tony Silles, Gene O Keeffe and Roland Rogers were all loud in their praises for this talented group of players. Well done to all who gave so much time, energy, and commitment throughout 2014. Go mbeirimid beo ag an am seo arís!!
FLOWER ARRANGING
Come along to our Christmas Flower arranging demonstration on Friday, 19th December 2014 at 7.30pm in Kielduff Community Centre. Demonstration by Suzanne Raggett. Entry cost €10. Door prizes and raffles. Refreshments served. All monies raised goes to the Pallative Care. Book a place by text to Joanne Long on 0876744334
