LOTTO
Results of lotto draw held at Glenduff House 26/5/14. Numbers drawn 8, 10, 21, 28, there was no winner.
Lucky dips
1. Jack O’Shea, Chutehall
2. John Rice, Shanavalla (annual ticket )
3. M Herlihy, Ballymac (annual ticket)
4. Joseph Leen, Kilquane
5. Mike Coggins, Chutehall.
Seller Maurice Leen. Next week’s jackpot €12,300 in Half Way. Tickets can be purchased online at Ballymacgaa.com.
JUNIORS
Our Juniors suffered a 2 point defeat to Listry on Friday night last going down on a score of 0-12 to 2-8. They continue their campaign on this Friday night when they travel north to take on Emmets in Listowel.
ST KIERANS
St. Kierans lost out to Mid-Kerry in Round 1 of the Garveys Senior Football Co. Championship at Castleisland on Sunday last. Cian Counihan, Aidan Breen and Daniel O Shea started for the home side while Genie Griffin was introduced as a substitute. Mathew Galvin was also part of this Panel on the day. They are due to play Round 2 this weekend in a must win game to ensure their continued participation in this year’s Championship.
Munster U-15 Super-Touch 10 aside Tournament
Ballymacelligott U-15s acquitted themselves very well indeed at this Tournament which was staged at Dr. Crokes pitch at Lewis Road, Killarney on Saturday last. This competition is a new initiative by the Munster Council and the club were delighted to be selected to partake in this 10 aside competition.
Pitted against hosts Dr. Crokes, St. Senans of North Kerry and Laune Rangers, our lads showed tremendous courage and heart throughout all three games, remaining undefeated and displaying some outstanding passages of play. Our opening game against St. Senans was a tight affair for the first half as both sides were adjusting to the new format and rules.
With Eoin O Malley, Keelan Brosnan, and Michael Hoare all getting on the scoresheet, Ballymac led by the minimum at half time. However, the boys assumed total control in the second period adding a further 1-02 with Kealan Brosnan goaling from the penalty spot.
Ballymac’s defence held up well not concedeing any score in the second half with the likes of Eddie Rogers, Tadhg Brick and Joshua O Keeffe all remaining resolute.
Our second game saw us face the much fancied side Dr. Crokes and despite having a slow start to the game, Ballymac grew in confidence as the contest went on with Kealan Brosnan, Darragh Regan and Liam O Malley taking the game to the home side.
Kealan Brosnan finished off to the net after a wonderful move of incisive passing involving Michael Hoare and Cathal Dunne. Ballymac were playing some delightful football at this stage with Cillian Gallagher and Daire Keane also contributing to the spectacle.
When Dr Crokes goalled midway through the second half it seemed curtains for Ballymac but they all responded to the challenge and further points from Joshua O Keeffe, Daire Keane and a brace from Michael Hoare kept Ballymac in the game.
‘Keeper Brian Lonergan had to divert two goalbound efforts to safety near the death which kept us in the game and it ended in parity at 1-07 apiece. It was an energy sapping contest which left all very weary indeed, played in intense heat on the day.
Ballymac needed to win their final game against Laune Rangers to qualify for phase two of the competition and despite amassing a score of 2-10 against the mid-Kerry side a last minute penalty from the Killorglin side earned them a draw in the end and thus ended our hopes of advancing.
Again, tremendous performances from all, but with fatigue setting in, this allowed the opposition to steal in for four goals. In truth, the boys were devastated at the final whistle as they left everything on the pitch.
Mentors, Tony Silles, Gene O Keeffe and Roland Rogers were very proud of their charges after such outstanding displays last Saturday. Foireann : Brian Lonergan, Cillian Gallagher, Cathal Dunne, Daire Keane, Eddie Rogers, Joshua O Keeffe, Eoin O Malley, Kealan Brosnan, Tadhg Brick, Michael Hoare, Liam O Malley, Darragh Regan: Runner was Adam O Keeffe who did a great job hydrating the players throughout.
UNDER 14 DISTRICT CO. CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Best wishes to Joshua O Keeffe, Cillian Gallagher, Daire Keane, Tadgh Brick and Brian Lonergan who are part of the Castleisland District Panel who take on Mid-Kerry in Fitzgerald Stadium on Wednesday June 4th in the U14 District Co. Final.
FAOI 12
(A) The U 12 boys were in action on Monday 26 May against Desmonds, the final score being Desmonds A 0-11 Ballymac A 2-9. The game was played in Castleisland and beared all the hallmarks of a championship match. The pace of the game was electric and the team play by both sides was brilliant. We lead by a point at the short whistle 1-4 to 0-6. The second half continued on the same lines, our defenders stood up to all attacks and ensured no goals were to be scored on the night. Midfield tackled hard and our forwards worked tirelessly to come by scores. The decisive score was a goal from Dylan Dunne Moriarty with just minutes left came after some lovely play by John Lowe. A total team effort by all.
FAOI 12: (B)Also played on Monday 26th against Desmonds the score at the whistle was Desmonds B 2-4 Ballymac B 4-8. A good workout for our U11 played on a fine evening for football, the boys worked well from the throw in and ensured they were not going to give the opposition any foothold in the game. Thomas O’Connor and Adam Kelly put in some great work whilst Bryan Godley and James Bailey also caught the eye. A fine team performance and one that the boys can build on for the future. Well done to all the boys.
ACADEMY
Sunday morning was a hive of activity as usual at Ballymac football pitch. Our U10 boys continue to improve every week with Eoin Creedon, Donal Daly, Raymond Lowe, James Kenny, Luke O Connell and Maurice O Connell especially impressive. Our U8 boys had a busy week participating in a Go Games Blitz on Wednesday last and taking part in training Sunday morning.
The Go Games was played last Wednesday night in Ballymac with teams from Currow, Cordal and Scartaglin attending, there was a great turnout from our U8s on the night with great competitive spirit shown in their games played.
Those that impressed on the night were Conor Crean, Jack Joy, Conal Savage, Luke Silles, Kealan Lynch and Alex Riordan.
At training Maurice Harrington, Ciaran O’Connell, Luke Griffin and Eoin Moriarty were outstanding in their efforts. The U6 boys will give their U8 counterparts a run for their money any day with Jack Collins, Seadhna O’Brian, Shane Brosnan, Conor McCarthy, Kyran Boyle and Gearoid O’Connor showing some great skill. U10 girls Shona Griffin, Ciara Palmer, Abbey Leahy, Orlaith O Connor, Roisin Rahilly and Lorna Daly are also improving their skills with each passing week.
U8 girls Laoibhaoise Mansfield, Alice Brosnan, Anna Collins and Katie Landers showing great promise for the future.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Our U10 Boys took part in the Kerry Community Games Football competition held in Na Gaeil on Bank Holiday Monday last. Drawn in a group which included Kilcummin, Glenflesk and Ardfert our lads gave their all in the three games however qualification to the semi-finals proved beyond them on the day. Well done to all the boys for their effort on the day
SCRÚDUITHE
We wish all our members sitting Junior and Leaving Certificate Exams this week the very best of luck. As Dr Seuss says “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose!”
