LOTTO

The lotto was held in the Halfway Bar on Monday, 8th February 2016 for a jackpot of €1,600.  Numbers drawn were 2,10,13,18.  There was no winner.

Lucky Dips

1. Kathleen Riordan, Ballymac

2. Sheila and Gene Griffin, Scart Gortatlea

3. Marie McCarthy, Rathanny

4. Maurice Buyrne, Gortshanavalla,

5. Flor Walsh, c/o Tom Leen

Sellers Prize : Mary Riordan

The lotto now stands at €1700 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com

STRICTLY LOVE DANCING

Ballymac GAA Clubs inaugural Strictly Love Dancing event took place on Saturday evening last at Ballygarry House Hotel.  The event was a resounding success as our dancers provided some wonderful entertainment for the appreciative crowd present many of whom travelled long distances to attend.

A number of Club members put in a huge amount of work on the night and in the lead up to the event.  A special mention must be made for event co-ordinator OonaghO Rahilly who left no stone unturned to ensure all ran smoothly on the night.

Our Choreographer Honor Hurley must get enormous credit for the various dance routines she created for our couples which received a great reaction from an appreciative audience.  Our dance couple sponsors ACME Blinds, The Halfway Bar, Castlemeats Castleisland, Gortatlea Mart, The Blasket Bar, Cassidys Restaurant, Sean Ogs Bar, Lee Strand, O Brennan National School, The Earl of Desmond Hotel and IFAC Accountants must also be thanked for their contributions.

Our judges Josephine Fearns, Anne O Donnell, Tim Moynihan and Padraig McGillycuddy had the onerous task of analysing each couple.  MC Andrew Morrisey’s professionalism added greatly to the nights entertainment.  The programme which was designed by Eamon Moriarty received many favourable comments from those present on the night.

Last but not least to our 24 dancers who since they first came together on the 10th November last have given a huge commitment to ensuring that their dance routines would entertain on the night.  While all 12 couples were winners in their own right with their excellent performances congratulations to overall winners Kayrena Bolger and Denis Cronin.  Hopefully all enjoyed their preparation for and participation in the event.  Roll on Strictly 2017.

SENIORS

Ballymac take on Ardfert at home this Sunday 21st February at 2pm in the next round of the St Brendan’s Board Senior League. Many games in the Tralee area have been dogged by poor weather and pitch conditions so please keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter Accounts for further updates during the week.

MINORS

Our Minors are away for their first game in the Supervalu County Minor League. They are to play Moyvane/Tarbert this Friday 19th February at 4pm weather permitting.  In the coming weeks they also have games against Churchill (h), John Mitchels (a) and Desmonds (h).  Best wishes to the team and management in this competition.

FAOI 16

Our U16’s have their first game of the year when they travel to Castleisland on Sunday next to play Desmonds in Round 1 of the Castleisland District League.  Throw in for the game is 12noon.

FAOI 12

Our U12 boys have their first training session of the year on Sunday next 21st February at 4.00pm in the new pitch . Players please ensure that you bring gum shields and water .

FAOI 6 Boys and Girls

Our U6 boys and girls start their year next Sunday 21st Feb in St Brendans Hall, Ballydwyer at 11.00am.  All players bring gum shields, water and indoor runners.

CAILINI FAOI 14

Our U 14 girls have started training for Co. Competitions which will commence shortly.  The parents of any girl wishing to join this panel please contact Kieran Savage on 0872221720.

SYMPATHY

The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Cotter Knocknagoshel on her recent untimely death.