Today was not their day but we are so proud of our senior ladies who put up a mighty performance against Abbeydorney today, game went to extra time and our ladies never gave up. They were a credit to their club, families and parish,
It was fantastic to see such a big support to cheer on our ladies and their management team,
Under 15 Boys
Our under 15 boys are playing John Mitchels in semi-final of Tralee Town League on Monday at 7,45pm
Under 9 Boys
Our U9 boys were invited to play in John Mitchels on Sunday morning, everyone played well, well done boys and thanks to John Mitchels for inviting us
Academy
We held no academy this week, we would like to thank all the parents for bringing our younger players to support our Senior Ladies
Scor
Calling all dancers, singers, musicians, storytellers and quiz teams for Scor nan Og under17s
Call Josephine 0861607355
Lotto
On Monday 30th September the Lotto draw took place live from Glenduff Manor with Eddie O’Connell who was assisted by Gearoid Jones. Joanne Long was on camera. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €3300.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – The Silles Family (Annual Ticket)
€20.00 – Mary Ellen O’Shea (Q.P)
€20.00 – Bernadette Regan (A.T) Next Jackpot is €3,400 and the draw will take place on Monday 7th October 2024.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea .
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riadas Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor. The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries will be 4 pm on Mondays (The Halfway and O’Riada’s) and Sunday evenings from Glenduff Manor to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
The Countdown is on. Have you your Flags Flying? Are the car flags on? Just one week to YOUR Senior Ladies Bons Secours Junior A County Championship Final v Abbeydorney LGFA. Venue and Time is still to be decided, link to tickets for the final will be on our social media sites as soon as they are released.
Best Wishes to all our Ladies and the management team
Underage Championships
Unfortunately, our 13’s and 17’s exited their championships this week at the semi-final stage and our U15’s exited at the Quarter Final stage.
Onto the Divisional Championship now with St.Kieran’s, we hope to see loads of our Ladies involved in the three different age groups and it would be great to see some of our coaches involved too.
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Under 9 Boys
Our U9 boys were invited to Castleisland Desmonds end of year academy session for some Go Games. A Brilliant morning was topped off with each boy receiving a goodie bag at the end. Many thanks to Ivan and the rest of the Desmonds coaches for organizing.
Academy
Our Academy had to be cancelled because of the weather on Sunday morning
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am Sunday see you there
Lotto
Lotto Results Monday 23rd September 24
The Ballymacelligott GAA Club weekly Lotto draw took place this evening in the Half Way Shop, Ballymacelligott, on Monday, 23rd September 2024.
Maureen O’Shea, Ballymac GAA, and Thomas McQuinn, proprietor of The Halfway Shop and Bar, conducted the draw live on Facebook.
The numbers drawn were 6,16, 24 and 30.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €3200.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Owen Lyons purchased her ticket from Paula Silles.
€20.00 – Margaret Downey who purchased her ticket online
€20.00—Brian Curran who purchased his ticket online.
The Next Jackpot is an exciting opportunity to win €3300. The draw will be live on Facebook from Glenduff House at around 7.00 pm on Monday, September 30th. Get your tickets and join us for the thrill of the draw!
On September 23rd, all the Quick Pick winners from the previous five weeks were entered into a draw for a fantastic prize of a €50.00 voucher from The Half Way Shop.
Thomas McQuinn drew the winner, Brian Curran. Congratulations, Brian!
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Don’t miss out on the chance to win; get your tickets now by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
Or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Halfway and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your contributions are invaluable to our club’s day-to-day running costs, and we truly appreciate them. Your support keeps us going; we couldn’t have done it without you.
It’s time to put up the flags and colour our parish again, as your Senior Ladies have qualified for the Junior A Final v Abbeydorney in two weeks, after an absolute cracker of a match, that came down to the actual last kick of the game. Take a bow Sarah Scanlon, who kicked over the free to win it after a foul on Roisin Rahilly.
This was a real seesaw battle as the momentum swung to each side on a number of occasions. Ballymac impressive in the first 5 mins raced into a 3-point lead, only to be rocked back on our heels by a Cromane goal and point. We did respond well and scored point versus point to go in at halftime only 1 point down. 1-5 Cromane 0-7 Ballymac.
The second half started with a pointed free from Sarah to level up the scores, then we hit the posts twice in quick succession. Next play brought a great goal from Rachel Creedon as she cut in off the left wing. Cromane then responded over 15 mins with 1-2 to 1 point (and a lovely point from play by Cora it was) from us to take the lead back.
Roisin then responded with a fabulous point from play, at this stage Cromane lost their centre forward to a yellow card for three ticks, when her time was up on fulltime, their midfielder suffered the same fate, again for three ticks, giving Ballymac a player advantage for the last 15 minutes.
Cromane struck again from a free, next up was Lisa Curran (on for Kate Collins) with another point from play. The sides were level, we were deep into injury time, Cromane came at us looking for the winner, we rebuffed them and charged forward, Roisin was fouled, Sarah Scanlon pointed.
Squad on the Day Robyn White, Ciara Kerins, Grainne Galvin, Anna Collins, Jaime Lee O’Connor, Emily O’Brien, Keelin Enright, Aisling O’Connell (c), Roisin Rahilly, Ellie McElliogott, Sarah Scanlon, Cora Savage, Rachel Creedon, Rachel Griffin, Kate Collins, Lisa Curran, Eve Creedon, Kerry Hennessy, Laura Kelly, Ella Quirke, Caoimhe Carroll, Claire Kenny, Aoibhinn Broderick, Kate O’Connor, Una Morrissey, Niamh Rahilly.
senior Ladies manager Stephen O’Brien and captain of our ladies’ team Aisling O’Connell.
💙 MEET OUR MANAGER 💛
Stephen O’Brien hails from Kenmare but has been a vital cog in the Ballymacelligott GAA club for almost 30 years. He has held many varied roles over the years from Club Chairman (2011-2014) to Vice Chair to Manager of our Senior Men’s team (2015). Many of today’s senior men’s panel started their senior career when he was in charge. He served as Coaching Officer (2018-2021) for the club and put the same commitment, enthusiasm and work into the Academy on Sunday mornings as he did to all his other roles.
He now brings these same traits to the Senior Ladies manager role; one he has held for a year. He has worked tirelessly and been involved over the last 3 years with Anthony Curran, Dave Keane and Donal Rahilly in coaching and building this current team. Players respect him for his honest and direct approach! His home-place may be Kenmare but his heart is Ballymac! We wish him, his management team and the ladies’ squad continued success as they head to the Junior A Final v Abbeydorney
💙 MEET OUR CAPTAIN 💛
Aisling O’Connell captains our Senior Ladies team this year. Her football career began with Ballymac at 11years of age and she has been playing consistently since! Some of Aisling’s club achievements to date
– 2014, u-12 Div 3 Co. League
– 2015, u-13 B championship and u-14 Div 3 Co. Final
– 2018, u-16 Div 2 Co. Final
– 2021, Senior Junior C Co. championship
– 2022, Junior B Co. Championship.
– 2024, Co. League Div 6
Aisling has also been competitive and represented Kerry. Won Munster championship u-14 (2016) and u-16 (2018). Aisling is held is high esteem by her teammates and was voted club player of the year in 2022. Best wishes to Aisling, team and management in the upcoming Junior A Final v Abbeydorney
U13 Girls Championship Semi Final
Unfortunately it was not to be, a loss by 3:5 to 3:3….h/t we were up 2:2 to 1:1 up, a strong start by Firies in the 2nd half but Ballymac finished strong with the last few scores of the match. The team was captained by a very energetic Hannah O’ Rahilly, backed up by a towering performance by Sadie Lynch across the back line.
U15 Girls
U15 Girls travel to Kilcummin in Round One of the Club Championship tomorrow (Monday) evening at 6.30pm.
U17 Girls
Our u17 Girls qualified for the semi-final of Division Three of the Club Championship with a good victory over John Mitchels. Our Girls controlled the game from the start and held the upper hand throughout the game. They now play Beaufort in the semi-final with a date to be confirmed.
under 15 boys
U15 Boys
The U15 Tralee town league kicked off today with a trip to St Pats / KOR. Ballymac were victorious on a score line of 4:14 to 2:03
Well done to the team and management and good luck in the next round
under 10 girls
Under 10 Girls
U10 girls took part in the Carmel o Connor Garda memorial blitz on sat in Castleisland Desmond’s pitch. Excellent day out and very well run.
They had a piper to lead the team on a lap of the pitches and it was excellently ran.
We were grouped with Kilcummin, Scartaglen and Duagh .
3 very good games, well fought with great results for Ballymac as we were victorious in all 3 games.
Academy
We are aware we have changed the times a few different times in recent weeks but this enables the best support to travel and support our teams competing at high levels this is greatly appreciated by our senior teams
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am Sunday see you there
SENIOR TRÁTH NA gCÉIST AS GAEILGE : As of now all teams in Kerry go through to the Munster final on 14th Nov in the Mallow complex. Please express interest by 27th Sept. Thank you please contact Josephine on 086-1607355. Looking for teams of 4 to represent Ballymac GAA
Votes of sympathy
Ballymac Gaa lost two good friends this week. Denis Fitzgerald and Jimmy Lynch. Both supported us in many ways for many years. We extend our deepest sympathies to their families. May they rest in Peace.
Lotto
The Ballymacelligott GAA Club weekly Lotto draw took place in the Halfway Shop, Ballymacelligott, on Monday, 16th September 2024.
Eoin Moriarty, Conal Savage & Gearóid Healy of Ballymacelligott GAA Club and Paddy O’Sullivan from The Halfway Shop and Bar conducted the draw live on Facebook.
Eoin, Conal and Gearóid were part of the St Kieran’s Squad that won the County Minor Championship last Monday night. The owners of a County Monir Title and medal are few and far between, so it’s a great honour and distinction to own one. It is a matter of great pride, and we salute you all for your outstanding achievement.
The numbers drawn were 7,12,17 and 32.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €3000.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Mary Silles purchased her ticket from Paula Silles.
€20.00 – Diarmuid Lynch purchased his ticket from Paula Silles.
€20.00—Brendan Moriarty [purchased his ticket online.
The Next Jackpot is an exciting opportunity to win €3200. The draw, which will be live on Facebook from The Halfway Bar & Shop on Monday, 23rd September 2024, at around 7.00 pm, is something to look forward to.
On September 23rd, all the Quick Pick winners from Monday, August 26th, will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 Voucher for The Halfway Shop.
So far, we have in the hat for a voucher from The Half-Way Shop:
29th August: Catherine Barry, Eileen McDonnell & Johnny Leen
2nd September: Ann Ferguson, Jerome Leen & Pat McCarthy. Kells.
9th September: Abbie Leen, Gary Savage & Fionnán Fitzgerald.
16th September: Mary Silles, Diarmuid Lynch & Brendan Moriarty.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
Or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and for their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Halfway and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support. Your contributions are invaluable to our club’s day-to-day running costs, and we truly appreciate them. Your support keeps us going.
Congratulations to our Senior Ladies on their win over Spa of Killarney today. 1-13 to 1-3. Onto the Semi Final of the Bons Secours Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football Association Junior A Championship, away to the Mighty Cromane who had a comprehensive 5-25 to 3-1 victory over ISG. Venue and Time will be decided in due course and put up on Social Media outlets.
A superb first half performance set us on the way to victory with a 1-8 to 1-1 halftime lead, where our forwards were patient in working the ball and our defenders were dogged in their refusal to yield.
Our performance level dropped in the second half, with a bit of sloppiness getting into our play, but with 10 subs entering the fray, 5 on both sides, that was bound to happen.
Thank You for the large and vociferous support today, it was great to see so many out to cheer on our Ladies. See you all in Cromane next Sunday. ##ballymacabu 💙💛
U13’s County Championship Division 3
u13 girls
Ballymacelligott LGFA v Southern Gaels LGFA B
A great performance by Our U.13 team, made of U.11’s, U12’s & U.13’s in a good win against Southern Gaels in Ballymac on Sunday evening. Mighty teamwork from the backs through to the forwards, resulting in many fine scores.
They now progress to the U.13 Championship semi final against Desmonds or Firies, Sunday next. This was a first competitive match for many of the younger girls, and they did not disappoint one bit.
A big thank you to Ruairi O’ Rahilly, who trained the U.12 team last year and Liam Sweeney, currently part of the U.14/U16 girls set up for their help, team performances all round.
U17 Ladies Club Championship
Ballymac v John Mitchels Wednesday 18th in Knocknagoshel at 6.30pm.
U15 Ladies Club Championship
Kilcummin v Ballymac Friday 20th in Kilcummin at 6.30pm.
Congratulations Pa
Patrick White and Eddie O’Connell
Here is Eddie O’Connell from the Ballymac GAA Lotto Committee, a true embodiment of our community spirit, presenting Patrick White with the €50.00 meal voucher he won from O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant. All the weekly luck dips for five weeks were put in a hat, and Patrick, one of our own members, won a meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant Ballymacelligott.
The lucky dips for the five weeks up to and including the 23rd of September will be entered into a draw to win €50.00 Voucher from the Halfway Shop.
This week’s Jackpot is €3,100.
Remember, you must be in to win. By participating in the Ballymac GAA Lotto, not only do you stand a chance to win exciting prizes, but you also contribute to the development of our community. Your support is invaluable.
U13 Boys
Our U13 boys togged out for the Castleisland District Shield in Castleisland this evening at 5.30. They played a tough game of football against Knock/Brosna. The boys didn’t turn up in the first half, and the half-time score was 1-10 to 3 pts to opposition.
We came out a stronger second half, but it just wasn’t enough. The final score was Ballymac 1-7 to Knock/Brosna 1-14. Thanks to our few U11 boys for helping out.
St Kierans Minors
Well done to the St Kieran’s Minors on winning the County Final tonight. We especially congratulate the Ballymac players on the team and squad: vice-captain Eoin Moriarty, Mairtin McKivergan, Jack Joy, Eoghan Joy, Gearoid Coughlan, Padraig Reidy, Michael Quirke, Conal Savage, Ciaran O’Connell, Gearoid Healy, Michael O’Connor and Cian Harris.
Academy
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A joyous morning spent with our U5s at Academy this week. The kids loved the drills and games, with a giant game of duck, duck, goose the favourite of the day. A massive thanks to our U5s coaches who have endless energy (and patience) to entertain more than 20 of our youngest players each week.
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am every Sunday see you there
Lotto
Ballymac GAA Lotto Draw Results from 9th September 2024
The Ballymacelligott GAA Club weekly Lotto draw took place this evening in the Halfway Shop, Ballymacelligott, on Monday, 9th September 2024.
Maureen O’Shea of Ballymacelligott GAA Club and Thomas McQuinn from The Halfway Shop and Bar conducted the draw live on Facebook.
The numbers drawn were 1, 14, 18 and 29.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €3000.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Abbie Leen purchased her ticket inline.
€20.00 – Gary Savage purchased his ticket in Glenduff House.
€20.00—Fionnán Fitzgerald purchased his ticket from Paula Silles.
The Next Jackpot is an exciting opportunity to win €3100. The draw, which will be live on Facebook from The Halfway Bar & Shop on Monday, 16th September 2024, at around 7.00 pm, is something to look forward to.
On September 23rd, all the Quick Pick winners from Monday, August 26th, will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 Voucher for The Half Way Shop.
So far, we have in the hat for a voucher from The Half-Way Shop:
29th August: Catherine Barry, Eileen McDonnell & Johnny Leen
2nd September: Ann Ferguson, Jerome Leen & Pat McCarthy. Kells.
9th September: Abbie Leen, Gary Savage & Fionnán Fitzgerald.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
Or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your contributions are invaluable to our club’s day-to-day running costs, and we truly appreciate them. Your support keeps us going.
The Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Championship Semi Final
Ballymacelligott 1-21
Firies 1-21
Firies 4 g Ballymac 2 G after penalties .
Losing a Championship semi-final is hard, and losing on penalties makes it even more difficult. Ballymac and Firies played a thrilling game of open football in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. The match was a roller-coaster of emotions, with both teams giving their all. Sadly, Ballymac lost on penalties, adding to the drama of the game.
Despite the loss, Ballymac’s resilience and determination were evident throughout the game. Ballymac led by two points, 1-10 to 0-8, at halftime, playing against the wind. Both teams were level at full-time 1-16 each at full time. It was 1-19 each at half time in extra time and 1-21 each at full time after extra time.
This game had everything open football: two great goals and two saves by both keepers, which kept their teams in the game. Ballymac hit the crossbar twice… it was tit for tat right to the end. Ballymac were down to 14 for ten minutes at the end of the second half of full time.
They showed great grit and determination to stay in the game. Both veterans Aidan Breen and Daniel O’Shea were colossal for Ballymac. They led by example and never let off.
The teams were separated by penalties when Firies scored four goals and Ballymac 2 goals. It was a heartbreaking loss for Ballymac, but their performance was commendable.
We are deeply appreciative of all the squad players, the management team, and their commitment to Ballymac GAA.
This includes training on cold, wet nights, training on other pitches, and travelling to training and games. The personal sacrifices made by the players – nights away from home, missed social events, and the physical toll of tough games and injuries, you have shown remarkable resilience and commitment.
We are also inspired by the dedication of the personnel behind the scenes for their sacrifices all year. We are grateful to each and every one of you.
We are also grateful to our supporters for all their support throughout the year. Your support has been marvellous in numerous ways, and it was particularly heartening to hear such vocal support from both the young and old fans at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Your passionate cheering added an extra layer of excitement to the game
Ballymac team and scorers: Christy Leen; Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea, Eoin Creedon; Micheál Reidy (0-1) Tadhg Brick (0-1) Daragh Sweeney; Aidan Breen (0-4 -3f), Brian Lonergan (0-1) Adam Sheehy, Vinny Horan (0-4- 1F 1 45), Daire Keane (0-4) Donal Daly ( 1-2, ) Niall Collins (0-3,) Daragh Regan (0-10)
Substitutes used: Cian Counihan, Sean Rice, Cathal Dunne, James Kenny, Daragh Broderick
Full panel for Championship 2024. Mike Herlihy Andy Rogers, Maurice O’Connell, Cathal White , Brian Cassidy, Tomás O’Connor, Cathal Dunne, Shane Gilroy , Gene O’Keeffe, Dylan Dunne Barry Lyons Conor Brick Jamie Burke Shane McGillycuddy, Jonathan Brick. Skye Lynch, Ciarán Brosnan Diarmuid Lynch Micheál Savage
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick, Pádraig Laide
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary
Physio: Mark Thompson
Stats/Logistics: Aidan Savage and Bridget Leen.
Senior Ladies
Bons Secours County Junior Premier Championship
Round 3
Inbhear Scéine Gaels v Ballymacelligott
On what was a lovely evening for football, our Ladies played a lovely brand of football to take home all three points and a victory from our long journey to Kenmare.
However our first half performance was a continuation of the second half from Fossa, where we dominated play went one point up from Roisin Rahilly, but failed to score for another 20 minutes, despite continuing to dominate play.
In the next 7 minutes though we turned the screw with points from Sarah Scanlon, Kate Collins (2) and Roisin Rahilly again.
Our defence was very strong in those 20 minutes where we turned over ISG numerous times and denied them any real sight on goal and we led 0-5 to 0-3 at half time.
We started the second half with quick points from Lisa Curran(2) and Kate Collins third of the evening.
This had us up by 0-8 to 0-3 with just six minutes gone and a commanding lead that was never to be lost. In fact we went onto score another 1-5, the goal coming from a penalty by Sarah Scanlon to just 0-3 from ISG.
Squad was as follows,
Robyn White, Kerry Hennessy, Grainne Galvin, Anna Collins, Emily O’Brien, Una Morrissey, Jaime Lee O’Connor, Ashling O’Connell, Roisin Rahilly (0-3), Eve Creedon, Sarah Scanlon (1-1), Rachel Creedon, Kate Collins (0-5), Rachel Griffin (0-1), Lisa Curran (0-2), Ella Quirke, Emma Daly (0-1), Aoibhinn Broderick, Clare Kenny, Kate O’Connor, Tina Quinn, Aoife Galvin, Ellie McElliogott, Caoimhe Carroll, Emma Leen, Keelin Enright, Laura Kelly, Ciara Kerins.
This result now gives us a home quarter final v Spa of Killarney on September 15th, at a venue and time to be confirmed. #ballymacabu
The Brendan Martin Cup visits the schools of Ballymac
On Monday morning 2nd September, all the schools of the parish welcomed a special visitor – our very our Kerry Senior Lady Róisín Rahilly who brought with her a trophy that hasn’t been around our parts for 31 years, the Brendan Martin cup.
The kids were delighted to have an opportunity to hold the trophy and ask some very tough questions to Róisín about her toughest opponents, how she trained when she was younger and what it was like when the final whistle blew when Kerry won the All Ireland.
Thank you to all the students and staff of Clogher, O’Brennan, Flemby and Nuachabháil schools for the wonderful welcome, and to Róisín for being such a wonderful ambassador for the Club and Community.
U12 girls
The U.12 girls played their final phase 2 Go Game on Thursday evening at home to Laune Rangers.
Great to see the girls in great spirits as always, after fine performances all round.
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play Austin Stacks in the final of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Austin Stacks Park at 7pm
Academy
A hard first week of school and preschool didn’t stop our U5s squad showing up with loads of energy for Academy this week.
They had a brilliant time playing a match with coaches Stephen, Larry and John, practicing their soloing and scoring with coach Paudie and assistant coach Tommy, and working on fundamental movement, gross motor and basic skills development with coach Cat.
It’s wonderful to see the confidence in our youngest players grow each week. Keep up the practice at home!
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am every Sunday see you there
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Under 9 Boys
U9 boys Well done to our u9 boys who competed in The Tralee Town Blitz this Sunday in Na Gaeil. A Brilliant day was had by all. Thanks to Na Gaeil for hosting and a special mention to Brian o Mahoney who organised the day. Well done all.
Also a big thanks to Jack and Finn from the u7s who stepped in at the very last minute .
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U15 D5 Central Region
Champions!!
Ballymac 4-6
Ardfert 2-10
From 5 points down at halftime to win by 2, our boys showed great character and skill to come away with the spoils of victory.
Both Shane Cassidy and Harvey Leen raised green flags in the 1st half, on very limited supply.
2nd half, with the wind behind us, we pushed on.
Points from Eric Quirke (2) , Adrian OConnor, Patrick Leen, and an impressive 1-2 from Tadhg OConnor put us right back in the game. Harvey sent a rocket low to the corner of the net for his 2nd of the night.
A tense final couple of minutes was spent repelling Ardferts attacks, with both Gearoid Joy and Gearoid OConnor immense.
Cathal Carr accepted the trophy on behalf of his team and on the day of his birthday too!
Well done to all our panel of players, including our 6 u13s, who played big parts when called upon, throughout the campaign.
U13 boys
Our U13 blue came out on top in Div 8 of Central Region on Sunday 1st Sept. They played Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane in Milltown/Castlemaine. The boys played with great grit and determination and were always in control of the game. The final score was Ballymac 2-7 to 1-1.
Thanks to the parents of u13 and u11 players for all the support this year. Well done boys on a great win!
Lotto
Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Results from Monday 2nd September 2024
The Ballymacelligott GAA Club weekly Lotto draw took place this evening in the Half Way Shop, Ballymacelligott.
John Rice, Chairman of Ballymacelligott GAA Club, Thomas McQuinn and Paddy O’Sullivan from The Half Way Shop and Bar conducted the draw live on Facebook. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
The numbers drawn were 2, 18, 19 and 23.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2900.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Ann Ferguson who purchased her ticket from Paula Silles.
€20.00 – Jerome Leen who bought his ticket at Ballymac V Annascaul.
€20.00—Pat McCarthy Kells bought his ticket in The Half Way Shop.
The Next Jackpot is an exciting opportunity to win €3000. The draw, which will be live on Facebook from The Half Way Bar & Shop on Monday, 9th September 2024, at around 7.00 pm, is something to look forward to.
On September 23rd, all the Quick Pick winners from tonight and the next four weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 Voucher for The Half Way Shop.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
Or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and for their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Rioda’s Bar and Restaurant.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your contributions are invaluable for our club’s day-to-day running costs, and we truly appreciate it. Your support is what keeps us going.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here: https://ballymacgaa.com/category/s1-news/c38-weekly-notes/
The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship Quarter Final.
Ballymacelligott V Annascaul
Date: Sunday 1st September 2024.
Venue: John Mitchel’s.
Halfway through the first half, Annascaul had all the momentum, scoring three points on the trot, reducing Ballymac’s lead. They were bearing down on goal when Christy Leen made a crucial point-blank save that gave Ballymac the initiative.
Had Annascaul scored that goal, it could have changed the course of the game. This save by Leen was a game-changer, preventing Annascaul from taking the lead and potentially altering the game’s dynamics.
On Sunday, Ballymac a wind in the first half at John Mitchel’s GAA grounds. Annascaul’s Jason Hickson opened the scoring with a point from a free. Vinnie Horan opened the home side scoring, and following a turnover from Josh O’Keeffe, Donal Daly scored Ballymac’s second point. Annascaul added two points from Jason Hickson (F) and Killian Falvey.
In the 7th minute, Niall Collins got a great pass from Vinnie Horan and hit the back of the net. Then, Niall Collins dispossessed Annascaul and passed the ball to Daire Keane, who scored a point, followed by another from Ballymac’s Micheál Reidy. The score was 1-04 to 0-3 to Ballymac.
Undeterred, the men from the West launched a spirited attack, scoring three points in quick succession. However, Christy Leen’s heroic save on goal, which would have put Annascaul in the lead, was a testament to Ballymac’s resilience.
Aidan Breen’s successful free point further solidified their lead, with the score standing at Ballymac 1-05 Annascaul 0-6. This sequence of events underscored the unwavering teamwork and camaraderie within the Ballymac team, inspiring their ability to win and turn the game in their favour.
Josh O’Keeffe turned over a ball in front of the Ballymac Goal, and Vinnie had a great goal chance that was saved by Tommy Pierce in the Annascaul goal and resulted in a 45.
Annascaul added a point and had a ball cleared off the Ballymac full forward line by two great blocks, first from Daragh Sweeney and then by Josh O’Keeffe, and Micheál Reidy scored a point as a result. Both sides pointed for frees from Aidan Breen and Jason Hickson before the halftime whistle blew.
The Half Time score: Ballymacelligott 1-05 Annascaul 0-06.
Six minutes into the second half, Ballymac had notched up five more points from Aidan Breen(F), Vinnie Horan, Donal Daly, Niall Collins and Daire Keane. Annascaul was trailing by 7 points. David Smith scored the first point of the half for the lads from the West, and Donal Daly scored a point for Ballymac.
Tommy Pierce, in goal for Annascaul, made a massive save that rebounded, and the ball was cleared. This save gave Annascaul a second wind, and Jason Hickson scored a point from a free. Shortly afterwards, they hit the back of the Ballymac net. With a quarter of an hour to go to full-time, there were three points between the teams.
It was a display of sheer teamwork as Ballymac went on the offensive and scored two points from frees from Vinnie Horan and Aidan Breen. Annascaul added one of their own from a free. Micheál Reidy and Vinnie Horan added two from the play.
Annascaul scored their last game point before Dara Regan and Aidan Breen scored one each for Ballymac. The final whistle blew. It was a hard-won game for Ballymac to secure a place in the semi-final. Annascaul proved to be a formidable opponent and never gave up.
The match concluded with Ballymacelligott 1-19 Annascaul 1-12, securing Ballymac’s place in the semi-final.
Ballymacelligott Team & Scorers.
Christy Leen, Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea,Eoin Creedon, Michéal Reidy (0-3), Tadhg Brick, Daragh Sweeney, Aidan Breen (0-5F), Adam Sheehy, Niall Collins (1-1), Vinnie Horan, Captain (0-4- 1F), James Kenny, Donal Daly (0-3), Brian Lonergan, Daire Keane (0-2),
Ballymacelligott Substitutes Introduced: Sean Rice, Michael Herlihy, Cian Counihan, Daragh Regan (0-1).
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick & Padráig Laide.
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary. Physio: Mark Thompson
We wish to thank The John Mitchel’s Club for using their pitch today to facilitate a home venue when our pitch is not playable. It is very much appreciated.
Congratulations to our Captain Vinnie Horan on his engagement this week to Roisín. We wish you both every happiness in your life together.
Our squad is rallying behind Cathal Dunne, injured at training during the week, and Adam Sheehy, sustained an injury today. We wish them both a speedy recovery and look forward to their return to the field.
A few facts
1. Cian Counihan made his championship debut at V Listowel Emmett’s in 2008 under Manager Kieran Scanlon and scored 1-1 on the day.
2. Captain Vinnie Horan made his championship debut, V Ballyduff, in 2014 under Manager Stephen O’Brien.
3. Michéal Reidy made his championship debut in 2015 V Listry, also under Manager Stephen O’Brien.
Senior Ladies
Senior Ladies
This Monday we travel to Kenmare to take on the Mighty Inbhear Scéine Gaels, where we really need a win after a very disappointing loss away to Fossa in our last game. This is the last Monday night game and we have a break after this before we play our quarter final. It would be great to see the support that we had in Killorglin show up again.
Match Report
Bons Secours County Junior Premier Championship
Round 2
In what should have our home game in the Championship we had to travel away to Fossa in our second round game. After a very up and down performance in our victory over Laune Rangers, this continued again v Fossa, however this time we failed to get across the line.
After conceding a goal in the 7th minute, we were able to put over 2 points in reply from Sarah Scanlon and Rachel Griffin.
Then Fossa hit us for 1-3 without reply, leaving us 2-3 to 0-2, but again we fought back with a goal from Sarah Scanlon and 5 more points to leave us just a point behind at the short whistle 1-7 to 2-5.
We started the second half with a bang, a point from Sarah and a goal from Rachel Creedon. Then however we went 21 minutes before we scored again with a point from Rachel Griffin.
In that time despite great defensive work, we conceded 2-2 leaving us just four points down chasing the game with 5 mins remaining. We did narrow it down to just three points, but could not find a way through for the leveling goal. Fossa did have the last say to finish on a scoreline of 2-10 Ballymac 4-8 Fossa.
Squad was Robyn White, Jaime Lee O’Connor, Una Morrissey, Ciara Kerins, Emma Daly, Roisin Rahilly (0-2), Anna Collins, Aisling O’Connell, Keelin Enright, Ellie McElliogott, Sarah Scanlon (1-5), Rachel Creedon (1-0), Ella Quirke, Rachel Griffin(0-2), Kate Collins (0-1), Kerry Hennessy, Emily O’Brien, Caoimhe Carroll, Lisa Curran, Eve Creedon, Aoibhinn Broderick, Laura Kelly, Grainne Galvin, Clare Kenny, Emma Leen, Aoife Galvin.
U16’squad
U16 Division 6 county league shield semi final
Ballymac travelled to Listowel Tuesday evening for a very competitive game that unfortunately Listowel came out on top. Goals win games and so proved to be the case with Ballymac getting more scores but losing the contest. Throughout the year the u14 and U13 players have been tremendous stepping up in age and so again proved to be the case on the night. Wishing Listowel all the best in the final. Next up for the U16 girls is the North Kerry League.
U14’s
The U14 girls play Brosna away Friday night.
Birthday
A double birthday celebration in our Senior Ladies camp Friday evening! Congratulations
to Kate O Connor (21) and Ella Quirke (19) from your team-mates and management.
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our 11 minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play East Kerry in the Semi final of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Austin Stacks Park at 8pm
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Academy
A hard first week of school and preschool didn’t stop our U5s squad showing up with loads of energy for Academy this week. They had a brilliant time playing a match with coaches Stephen, Larry and John, practicing their soloing and scoring with coach Paudie and assistant coach Tommy, and working on fundamental movement, gross motor and basic skills development with coach Cat. It’s wonderful to see the confidence in our youngest players grow each week. Keep up the practice at home!
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am every Sunday see you there
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Under 8 girls
Our U8 girls travelled to Castleisland this Sunday morning where we played 3 very competitive and sporting games. Great to see the continued improvements in kicking, passing and skills. Thanks to Desmond’s for hosting.
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Under 9 Boys
Our u9 Boys played Na Gaeil Sunday morning in Killeen. There was great football played with the boys showcasing their skills they have been practicing all season. All 25 Ballymac boys got equal playing time, playing 4 games each. Keep up the practice at home. Thanks to Na Gaeil for organising a great morning.
“Thank You from the Lotto Committee”
The Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Committee extends our sincerest thanks to everyone who supported our lotto sales at all our home games in 2024. Your unwavering support has made a significant impact on our work, and we are genuinely grateful for your generosity. We wish to extend a big Thank You to everyone who helped out all year, selling lotto tickets at our home games. We really appreciate you giving us your valuable time.
The Lotto plays a vital role in our annual income, enabling us to have a steady stream of revenue every week. The sales at home games and neutral games at our pitch make a substantial difference to our financial standing, ensuring our stability and ability to continue our work. Your continued support in this aspect is crucial and greatly appreciated.
As our pitch undergoes necessary remedial work, we anticipate a temporary setback in our lottery income. However, we are hopeful for the future and urge anyone willing to continue supporting our lotto to do so online https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor or by contacting any member of the lotto committee. Your ongoing support is crucial to our success, and we eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 at our revitalised top-class playing pitch.
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Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Results from Monday 26th August 2024
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we could not do the Lotto Drive from The Halfway Shop tonight, as promised. However, we will be at the Halfway shop next week and look forward to your continued participation.
Maureen O’Shea and Bridget Leen conducted the draw live online. The video of the online quick pick is available on our Facebook page.
The numbers drawn were 32,31,11 and 16.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2800.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Catherine Barry Ballymac bought her ticket online.
€20.00 – Eileen McDonnell bought her ticket online.
€20.00—Johnny Leen Ballymac bought his ticket at the most recent match.
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2900. The draw is live on Facebook from The Half Way Bar & Shop on Monday, 2nd September 2024, on or about 7.00 pm
On September 23rd, all the Quick Pick winners from tonight and for the next four weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 Voucher for The Half Way Shop.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs. Your support keeps us going, and we are truly grateful for it.
Well done to all in our club who received their leaving cert results, wishing you all good luck when the offers come out but remember there are many back doors
Senior Men
The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship
The draw has been made and we play Annascaul in the next round, details will be on our social media pages once we get them.
Senior Ladies
Bons Secours Junior A County Championship
Round 1 v Laune Rangers
Match Report
In what was a clash of the Division 6 Corrib Oil League Champions Ballymacelligott versus Division 4 Champions Laune Rangers in Killorglin was going to be a tough task for our very young side.
The first half was very nip and tuck with the lead switching back and forth, Laune Rangers raced into a 1-1 to no score lead , but then our Ladies really started to play lovely football with plenty of support running, leading to a goal from Rachel Griffin and a point from a free by Sarah Scanlon.
Approaching halftime, we were heading by 2 points, but still only producing our fluid play in patches when we got hit for 1-2 in quick succession, leaving us down by a goal at halftime 2-5 to 1-5.
The second half, more especially the third quarter belonged to a fast moving, support running Ballymac Ladies, as they turned the screw, with our defence leading the way, it took Laune Rangers 23 minutes to open their second half account, at which stage the game was gone beyond them.
Sarah Scanlon with our second goal and 6 points from a mix of players, leaving us 6 points clear with 7 minutes to go. Laune Rangers did make it tight, bringing it back to a three-point game, but great defensive work kept it at that.
Final Score 2-11 Ballymacelligott 2-8 Laune Rangers.
Squad on the Day was,
Robyn White, Laura Kelly, Grainne Galvin, Ciara Kerins, Jaime Lee O’Connor, Una Morrissey, Anna Collins, Aisling O’Connell, Roisin Rahilly (0-2), Ellie McElliogott, Sarah Scanlon (1-4), Keelin Enright, Kate Collins(0-4), Rachel Griffin(1-1), Ella Quirke, Rachel Creedon, Emily O’Brien, Emma Daly, Kerry Hennessy, Caoimhe Carroll, Eve Creedon, Clare Kenny, Aoife Galvin, Emma Leen, Aoibhinn Broderick, Kate O’Connor, Lisa Curran, Tina Quinn.
Next Monday night sees our Ladies travel to Fossa to take on the side that we had a closely fought battle within our Junior B final of 2022. All Support would be greatly appreciated as this should have been our home championship game.
Message from Una Kerins Morrissey – Senior ladies
✨Help me be in with a chance of winning €10,000 for Ballymacelligott LGFA✨
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Hi all… I have chosen to represent Ballymac LGFA in the upcoming Austin Stacks Quid Games Fundraiser which will take place on Friday 25th of October in the Ballyroe Hotel Tralee.
The winner on the night will be awarded €10,000 towards their local club, charities, organisations and I have chosen Ballymac LGFA to represent.
All monies raised will go towards the development of facilities for Austin Stacks. Each contestant must raise €1,850 each so every donation will help!
Ballymacelligott LGFA would like to extend our sympathies to Nora Fealey, the Chairperson of Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football Association, and her family on the death of her mother Anne Barrett. Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a hAnam.
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our 11 minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play West Kerry in the Quarter final of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Cordal @ 7pm.
Castleisland District
Well done to Castleisland District team great result in U15 Cup Championship 3rd round
Castleisland District 1-20
Mid Kerry 0-06
Well done to our Ballymac Players and Declan O’Connell on the management team
They will play the semi final against East Kerry in Cordal on Wednesday 28th at 6.45pm
U11s at Firies
Under 11 Boys
Our Under 11 boys were invited to play in the Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz, Well done our U11 team, a great effort and the club was well represented, big thanks to Firies for running the blitz so well. We have been invited to this for many years.
Under 12 girls
U12 girls
Go Games Phase 2.
The U.12 girls were busy over the last 2 weeks. Great performances from everyone against Southern Gaels in Ballinskelligs and against Corca Dhuibhne in Lispole. Thanks to all the parents for a great turnout for these 2 away matches.
☆The girls play Laune Rangers at home, Thursday 5th Sept at 7pm.
Under 12 girls
Academy
A big thanks to St Pat’s in Blennerville for hosting our U7’s Academy team today. Three very sporting games were had, full of fiercely determined play with great teamwork. All kids walked off the pitch with beaming smiles and only turned brighter when treated to a wonderful fruit stand.
Under 7s
Thanks to our U7 coaches Pat, Eoin, Sarah, Shane and Rosie for organising such a fun event and to the families for transporting and supporting our superstars in the making.
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am every Sunday see you there
Mothers and others
On what was possibly the wettest day of the month, our Ballymac women took to the pitch in Cordal at 7pm on Thursday evening we had a fabulous game of football played in the true spirit and ethos of Mothers and Others!
The fun continued in Hughes Bar after where we were welcomed to what can only be described as A1 hospitality! Top class from a top club! Míle buíochas to Simon, team and those who catered! We look forward to meeting again! #cordalgaa #lgfa #strongertogether
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Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Results from Monday 19th August 2024
19th August 2024 By Ballymac GAA
Naomi O’Sullivan from O’Riada’s and Daire Stack, Vice Chairman of Ballymac Coiste na nÓg, conducted our lotto draw on Monday, August 19th, for a € 2700 Jackpot in O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
The numbers drawn live on Facebook were 10, 27, 28 and 29.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2700.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Mary O’Shea C/O Paula Silles
€20.00 – Brian Curran Ballymac, bought his ticket online.
€20.00—Holly Staunton C/O Paula Silles
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2800. The draw is live on Facebook from The Halfway Bar & Shop on Monday, 26h August 2024.
On 19th August, all the Quick Pick winners from tonight and for the past four weeks were entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
From Mon 22nd July: Sharon Clancy, Anne Mangan, Patrick White.
From Mon 29th July: Eanna Reidy, Julie Fealy & Helen Slattery.
From Mon 5th August: Diarmuid Lynch (Niall, Mary, Ciara & Aoif) and Bob Walsh
From Mon: 12th: Daire Stack, Larry Keane and Mike Naughton.
Naomi O’Sullivan from O’Riada’s drew the winner, -Patrick White. Congratulations, Patrick, and enjoy a fabulous meal at O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant Ballymacelligott.
Big thanks to Mary and the wonderful staff at O’Riada’s for helping us with the draw over the past five weeks. Your support means a lot to us!
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and for their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Halfway and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship Group 2 Round 3
St Senan’s V Ballymacelligott
Date: Friday, August 16th, 2024.
Venue: Mountcoal.
The weather was perfect at Mountcoal with the bright late Summer Sun. Ballymacelligott had a great start with a stiff breeze in the first half, but things got a bit slippery when it rained in the second half. It was an enthralling game from start to finish.
Ballymac opened the scoring with a point from a free from Aidan Breen. St Senan’s answered with two points, and then Niall Collins struck the back of the net for Ballymac. St Senan’s settled back into the game and scored a point immediately.
Vinnie Horan added a point for Ballymac, and Cillian Trant added one for Senan’s. Tadhg Brick scored a goal, and Paudie Quill immediately replied with one for St Senan’s. With 15 minutes left to go to half-time, the score was 1-04 2-02 in favour of Ballymac.
Despite a point by St Senan’s in the 16th Minute, Ballymac dominated the last quarter of the first half. Aidan Breen scored two points from frees. Then Darragh Sweeney punched a ball that had been kicked by Aidan Breen and punched by Maurice O’Connell towards the goal, and Darragh got it into the back of the net.
Donal Daly scored a point and another from a free from Aidan Breen, and Ballymac were in the lead 3-06 to 1-5 with six minutes left on the clock. Adam Sheehy pointed for Ballymac, St Senan’s added three points, and Aidan Breen scored the last point, from a free, of the half for Ballymac.
The Half-Time score: St Senan’s 1-08 Ballymacelligott 3-08
With fifteen minutes to go, St. Senan’s narrowed the scoreline from 2-10 to 3-11. A win or a draw for the North Kerry side would see them top the group, and they would not give up that target easily.
Ballymac’s three points in this period came from two frees from Aidan Breen and one from play from Michéal Reidy.
These last fifteen minutes were played with the same intensity as the first quarter of the match. Thomas Dillon scored a point for Senan’s, followed by a point from Danial O’Shea and a goal from Captain Vinnie Horan for Ballymac.
Two points followed for St Senan’s from Cillian Trant and Seanie McElligott, Michael Herlihy added a point for Ballymac and Senan’s answered that with one of their own. Daragh Regan and Donal Daly scored the last two points from Ballymac, and Senan’s added one in between. The final whistle blew.
It was a tough game to lose for St Senan’s with a scoreline of 2-15, but credit to all the Ballymac players who played. It resulted from hard work and teamwork and was a joy to watch. Credit goes to both sets of players who served up a memorable game and showcased all the best in football.
Everyone in Ballymac GAA sends their best wishes to Jonathan Keane and his new bride, Máire, who got married on Saturday, 17th August. Jonathan is a member of our senior squad and an integral part of our Senior A and B teams all year.
Final Score: St Senan’s 2-15 Ballymacelligott 4-15
Here’s the lineup and scorers for Ballymacelligott:
– Christy Leen
– Josh O’Keeffe
– Daniel O’Shea (0-1)
– Eoin Creedon
– Michéal Reidy (0-1)
– Tadhg Brick (1-0)
– Darragh Sweeney (1-0)
– Aidan Breen (0-7)
– Cathal Dunne
– Adam Sheehy (0-1)
– Vinnie Horan (Captain) (1-1)
– Niall Collins (1-0)
– Donal Daly (0-2)
– Brian Lonergan
– Maurice O’Connell.
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick & Padráig Laide.
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary
Physio: Mark Thompson
Here are a few interesting facts:
1. Both teams scored 36 times, averaging a score every 2 minutes.
2. In the game, Ballymacelligott had a total of eleven players who each scored at least once.
3. Aidan Breen made his championship debut for Ballymac against Listowel Emmett’s in 2008.
4. Daniel O’Shea also made his first Championship debut for Ballymac in the same game in 2008 as a substitute.
5. Breen and O’Shea are and have been great ambassadors and leaders for Ballymac GAA on and off the pitch.
Senior Ladies
On Monday night at 7.15pm our ladies begin their Bon Secours Tralee 2024 Club Championship away to Laune Rangers Gaa who won the Corrib Oil League division 4. All support will be greatly appreciated.
County Development Players
under 16 North Kerry Eoghan Joy and Micheal Quirke
Under 16
Well done to Eoghan Joy and Micheal Quirke on the U 16 Kerry North, winners of the Ted Webb cup in Toomevara beating Meath is a tough encounter 0-14 to 1-09..Eoghan captained the team throughout the competition …
under 15 North Kerry Jack Collins and Darragh Mc Mahon
Under 15
Congratulations to our Ballymac players Jack Collins and Darragh McMahon who both started for the Kerry North u15 team who captured the Adam Mangan Cup with a 4-19 to 3-10 victory over Cavan in Kilclonfert Co Offaly this afternoon.
Well done to the two boys, their teammates and management.
under 14 North Kerry Gearoid Joy Eric Quirke Adrian O’Connor
Under 14
U 14 Kerry north played in Meath today with games against Meath and Kildare …Our Boys Gearoid Joy, Adrain O’Connor and Eric Quirke represented themselves and their club superbly
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our 11 minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play Kenmare Shamrocks in the third round of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Gneevguilla @ 7pm.
Castleisland District
Castleisland District v Tralee District u15 Cup Championship 2nd round
Castleisland District 2-12
Tralee District 2-11
Well done lads and management
Under 13 Rose cup team
Under 13 Boys
Under 13 Boys participated in The Rose Cup on Saturday 17th August. It was a 13 a-side tournament. Our first game was against Cuala from Dublin. We played Na Gaeil next and then the final group game against Dr Crokes which we won. Unfortunately, we didn’t reach the semi-final, but the boys had a great morning out. Thanks to Mikey and Jacob from u11 for helping out. Thanks to Na Gaeil for hosting.
Our B team is out Wednesday 21st below in Ballymac training field against Ardfert in the Division 8 semi-final.
Under 9 Boys
Under 9 Boys
Our U9 Boys travelled to Spa Killarney Sunday morning where we played 3 very competitive and sporting games. The boys are continuing to improve week on week. Thanks to Spa for hosting.
Academy
This week our Academy moved temporarily to the AstroTurf at the MTU where our U8 & U10 Girls, and our U5’s had the run of the pitch with the U7s and U9s away playing Go Games. You wouldn’t think there was only three age groups there based on the noise generated! Great to see all the kids enjoying the wonderful facility. Thanks, as always, to the coaches for training our grassroots teams.
Lotto
Naomi O’Sullivan from O’Riada’s and Maureen O’Shea conducted our lotto draw on Monday, 12th August, for a € 2600 Jackpot in O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant.
The numbers drawn under the supervision of Tom Jones were 1, 5, 12 and 21.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2600.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Daire Stack Ballymac, who bought the ticket online.
€20.00 – Larry Keane Ballymac, who purchased the ticket online.
€20.00—Mike Naughton bought his ticket at our home game on Friday night.
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2700. The draw will occur live on Facebook from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant on Monday, 19h August 2024.
On 19th August, all the Quick Pick winners for the previous five weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. So far, we have the following in the draw:
From Mon 22nd July: Sharon Clancy, Anne Mangan, Patrick White.
From Mon 29th July: Eanna Reidy, Julie Fealy & Helen Slattery.
From Mon 5th August: Diarmuid Lynch (Niall, Mary, Ciara & Aoif) and Bob Walsh
From Mon: 12th: Daire Stack, Larry Keane and Mike Naughton.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
Match Report: The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship Group 2 Round 2 Ballymacelligott V Churchill
Date: Friday, August 9th, 2024.
Venue: Ballymacelligott
It was an excellent evening for football in Ballymacelligott on Friday when Ballymac hosted Churchill in a crucial Round 2 clash of Group 2 of the Junior Club Championship.
The game kicked off with a bang for Ballymac, who swiftly netted two goals before the lotto sellers could even pack up. The home team held onto their lead until the final whistle, despite a spirited second-half performance by Churchill that saw them outscore Ballymac. But those two early goals were a tough mountain to climb.
Aidan Breen opened the scoring with a point, followed by a goal. Aidan was involved again with Donal Daly to help Vinnie Horan score another. Donal Daly popped over a point, and Ballymac were 2-02 in the lead with eight minutes on the clock.
Donal Daly scored another point before Churchill’s Darragh O’Sullivan opened the scoring for Churchill. Both Donal Daly and Darragh O’Sullivan scored a point for their sides. Michael Herlihy and Michéal Reidy added a point each for Ballymac.
Churchill added a point just before Aidan Breen dispossessed Churchill on the ground and walked the ball into the back of the net. Churchill scored their last point of the half before Ballymac added two points from Captain Vinnie Horan.
The Half Time score: Ballymacelligott 3-07 Churchill 0-4
Daragh Regan’s point opened the scoring for Ballymac in the second half. Darragh O’Sullivan followed with the opening point for Churchill. Two Points from Michael Herlihy and Daragh Regan extended Ballymac’s lead from 3-08 to 0-5 with 23 minutes left to full-time.
Churchill scored a point from Ivan Parker, and Darragh O’Sullivan hit the back of the net to bring Churchill’s score to 1-06. Vinnie Horan and Niall Collins added two points for Ballymac. Darragh O’Sullivan and Vinnie Horan added a point for each of their teams. With 10 minutes left, the score was Ballymac 3-12 Churchill 1-09.
In the 28th minute, Churchill was awarded a penalty, and Darragh O’Sullivan scored a goal. This was Churchill’s last score of the game. Maurice O’Connell scored the final point for Ballymac.
Final Score: Ballymacelligott 3-13 Churchill 2-09
Ballymacelligott Team & Scorers.
Christy Leen, Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea, Sean Rice, Michéal Reidy (0-1), Tadhg Brick (1-0), Daragh Sweeney, Aidan Breen (1-1), Cathal Dunne, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan, Captain (1-3), Michael Herlihy (0-2), Brian Lonergan, Donal Daly (0-2), Daragh Regan (0-2).
Ballymacelligott Substitutes Introduced Niall Collins (0-1), Eoin Creedon, Brian Cassidy, Andy Rogers and Maurice O’Connell (0-1)
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick & Padráig Laide.
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary. Physio: Mark Thompson
We send our sincere condolences to the family of the late Tim Collins. Tim is the grandad to our senior player, Darragh Sweeney, and ladies’ player, Aoife. We are thinking of Paula and Liam at this time. We appreciate the fact that Darragh played our championship game Friday night.
A few facts
2 Players: Missing due to injury (Cian Counihan) and sickness (James Kenny) from the starting 15 team V Renard last week.
1 Player: Maurice O’Connell made his Championship Debut and scored his first Championship point.
1. It was good to see Eoin Creedon play his first game since mid-May when he injured his shoulder.
The Ballymacelligott main pitch will close on Monday, 12th August, for remedial work to the pitch, and we aim to have a top-quality playing surface available for all footballing activities by early summer 2025.
Senior player Micheal Reidy with family
Lots of Support
Ballymac senior player Michèal Reidy surrounded by his family some of whom travelled from New Zealand, Australia and Co Louth to support him on Friday night. His nieces proudly wearing the Ballymac Jersey!
Senior Ladies
Big Night for Our Ladies on Monday evening at 6.30pm, In the Corrib Oil Senior Club League Final, as they head-to-head with group favourites Kerins O’Rahillys gaa club looking to overturn two defeats already this year. Good Luck Ladies. Be there in your colours and full voice to support our Ladies… #ballymacabú💙💛Link to tickets below.
Check out this event on Universe https://www.universe.com/events/corrib-oil-senior-ladies-club-league-final-division-26-tickets-JRV2X5
Thank You from the Lotto Committee
The Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Committee wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our lotto sales at all our home games in 2024. Your support at every game is genuinely appreciated, and we sincerely thank you for your generosity.
The Lotto is the backbone of our club for the year, and it helps us have an income every week. The sales at home games and neutral games at our pitch boost sales every year and make a big difference to our balance sheet at the end of the year.
Our pitch is being closed for necessary remedial work. We will miss the lottery income from our game sales. Anyone who wishes to support our lotto going forward can do so online at www.ballymacgaa.com or by contacting any member of the lotto committee. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025 on our own top-class playing pitch. Go mara sibh céad
Well Done to Jeremiah Lynch
On Sunday, 11th August, our hard-working club referee, Jeremiah Lynch, reached a milestone. He refereed a game on the Valentia GAA pitch, the last pitch in the County on his list. Over the past twenty-five years, he has refereed a game on every other pitch in the County of Kerry. He debuted on the Old John Mitchels pitch (Champers) in Boherbee when he refereed a U14 game. a quarter of a century ago. It’s an excellent service to the club and the county. Well done, Jeremiah.
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our 11 minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play Legion in the second round of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Castleisland @ 7pm.
under 15 boys
Under 15 boys
A high scoring semifinal victory over Milltown/Castlemaine on Monday last, sees our u15 team into the D6 final.
Final score
Ballymac 3-14
M/C 2-9
Well done all.
Under 14 girls
Our U14’s played Moyvane in the North Kerry League on Wednesday evening, going down by a point after a fascinating contest 5-8 to 4-12. Thanks to Kieran Boyle for refereeing at such short notice.
Under 12 girls
Under 12 girls
Our two U.12 girls teams at the county festival of football held brilliantly by John Mitchell’s today.
We had games against Austin Stacks, Scartaglin, Na Gaeil, Listowel Emmets, Currow, Killarney Legion & Na Piarsaigh #gogames #serioussupport
We have 2 games coming up in Phase 2 with our two Ballymac U.12 girls teams.
●Southern Gaels away in Renard GAA pitch on Tuesday 13th August with throw in at 6.45pm
●Corca Dhuibhne away in Lispole GAA pitch on Tuesday 20th August with throw in at 6.30pm.
Under 9 boys
Well done to our U9 boys who travelled to Blennerville Tuesday evening to play St Pats in 3 very sporting and competitive games. Thanks to St Pats for hosting and to the parents for driving. Keep up the practice at home.
Academy
Academy will return on Sunday 11am venue will be decided on keep an eye on social media.
We still have a limited number of Jerseys available in the club shop.
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday,
Paula Silles, John Rice, Chairman of Ballymac GAA Club, Lotto winner Ian O’Sullivan , Shane Leen of Glenduff Manor and Eddie O’Connell at lotto presentation in Glenduff Manor.
Congratulations Ian on winning the Ballymac GAA Lotto Jackpot
Last Friday night, Ian O’Sullivan was presented with his € 8,300 Lotto Jackpot winning cheque. John Rice, Chairman of Ballymacelligott GAA Club, handed over the cheque to Ian in Glenduff House.
Ian’s lucky numbers were from a quick pick he purchased four weeks ago at Ballymac GAA Pitch. Ian is a great supporter of our lotto and recently sponsored a set of Jerseys for our Senior B team.
It has been a very busy and happy few weeks for Ian, as he, Muireann, and Oran welcomed Iarla to the family! This is a double celebration for the O’Sullivan family. Congratulations to you all and we thank you and are very grateful for your support.
Lotto
Ballymac GAA Lotto results: Monday 5th August 2024
Oonagh O’Rahilly, our Assistant Treasurer, David Keane, our Senior Ladies Coach and Naomi O’Sullivan from O’Riada’s conducted our draw for a € 2500 Jackpot tonight in O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant.
The numbers drawn were 3, 14, 25 and 30.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2500.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Diarmuid Lynch Kilduff, who bought his ticket in Glenduff House,
€20.00 – Niall, Mary, Ciara & Aoife, Waterville, who bought the ticket online.
€20.00—Bob Walsh, who bought his ticket online
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2600. The draw will occur live on Facebook from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant on Monday, 12h August 2024.
On 19th August, all the Quick Pick winners for the previous five weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. So far, we have the following in the draw:
From Mon 22nd July: Sharon Clancy, Anne Mangan, Patrick White.
From Mon 29th July: Eanna Reidy, Julie Fealy & Helen Slattery.
From Mon 5th August: Diarmuid Lynch (Niall, Mary, Ciara & Aoif) and Bob Walsh
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Halfway and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship Group 2 Round 1
Ballymacelligott Vs Renard
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2024.
Venue: Cromane.
The Ballymacelligott senior team and management travelled to Cromane last Saturday evening to play Renard in the first round of the Kerry Petroleum Premier Junior Championship 2024. The management and squad worked hard all season.
In Kerry, the Championship is everything at inter-county and club level. The Club Championship is the season’s highlight for every club, and Saturday last was a big game.
It was a challenging start for the Ballymac team as they had to line out without six key players who had played in the Premier Junior Final last October. Their absence was felt, but the players who started were determined to give their best.
The match began with Renard opening the scoring with a point, swiftly followed by a fine point from Ballymac’s Donal Daly, levelling the game.
Donagh Quinlan added another for the South Kerry side. Michéal Reidy levelled the game for Ballymac, and Aidan Breen added another to give Ballymac the lead after five minutes of play.
Renard continued playing against the stiff breeze, and Donagh Quinlan levelled the game with a point from a free.
With 15 minutes left in the first half, two fine points from Michéal Reidy gave Ballymac the lead again. Cromane scored their last point of the half from a free. Before the whistle blew, Ballymac added three more from Aidan Breen (f), Micheál Reidy, and James Kenny.
The Half Time score: Ballymacelligott 0-9 to Renard 0-5.
Brendan Kelly opened the scoring for Renard in the second half with a point from play. Two points from frees followed for both teams: Ballymac’s from Aidan Breen and Renard’s from Donagh Quinlan. The next ten minutes saw a lot of play, but neither team registered a score.
With fifteen minutes to go, Renard scored a mighty point from James O’Sullivan’s free kick. The score was Ballymac 0-10 to Renard 0-8. Aidan Breen extended the Ballymac lead by a point from a free. Renard’s never-say-die attitude showed them working hard, and they added two points.
It was now a one-point game. Aidan Breen scored a point from a free, and Fintan O’Sullivan scored a point from play for Renard. The referee blew the whistle. Ballymac had won the game by a point.
Final Score: Ballymacelligott 0-12 Renard 0-11.
Ballymacelligott Team & Scorers. Christy Leen, Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea, Seán Rice, Micheál Reidy (0-4), Tadhg Brick, Cian Counihan, Aidan Breen(0-6:3Frees) Cathal Dunne, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan (Captain) Michael Herlihy, James Kenny (0-1), Donal Daly (0-1) and Darragh Regan.
Ballymacelligott Substitutes Introduced:
Daragh Sweeney, Brian Lonergan, Brian Cassidy, and Andy Rogers,
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick & Padráig Laide.
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary. Physio: Eoin Culloty.
We wish Cian Counihan a speedy recovery from his injury during the match. Our warmest thanks to all our supporters, who made their way to Cromane and showed their vocal support, which meant a lot to the players. .
Well done and thank you to Cromane GAA Club for hosting the game and for the organisation put into the presentation.
Our upcoming game against Churchill on Friday, August 9th, at 7.15 pm, is a crucial one. It’s our final home game in the Junior Premier Club Championship, making it a must-attend for all our supporters.
It would be fantastic to have strong home support to cheer the team on, letting them know we stand with them at every game, proudly wearing our colours and giving them our vocal support.
Ballymac Abú.
A few facts
8 Players from our B Team panel played their part in the game.
6 Players: Missing from the starting 15 team V Listowel in the Junior Premier Final 2023.
3 Players: Seán Rice, James Kenny and Andy Rogers made their Championship Debut.
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Kerry Ladies
Congratulations to our Kerry Senior Ladies and our very own Roisin Rahilly on their impressive win in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday in Croke Park.
Ballymac took two buses to Croke Park on Sunday last to support the Kerry Ladies in their quest to bridge a 31 year gap since an All-Ireland win.
The journey was certainly worthwhile as our Girls put in a fantastic performance to bring home the Brendan Martin Cup.
A special thanks to the players who gave their time after the game to take pictures with our young players, great memories for them to have.
Ballymac had an involvement on the panel as Roisin Rahilly played during the League and also saw Championship action, starting against Waterford in the Munster Championship.
Senior Ladies
Ballymac Senior Ladies travelled to Listowel on Monday evening last in the final round of the Corrib Oil sponsored Senior League.
We dominated possession from the start and led at the break 1-5 to 0-1, Rachel Creedon scoring our goal with a good low finish to the net.
We continued to pressurise and forced the Emmets goalkeeper in to two excellent saves.
The home side got themselves back into the game with a goal, however Kate Collins goaled to ease the Ballymac nerves, and we ran out winners on a 2-12 to 1-1 scoreline.
Those who impressed on the evening were Ciara Kerins, Grainne Galvin, Jamie Lee O’Connor and Emma Daly in defence while Ashling O Connell and Roisin Rahilly held the upper hand in midfield while forwards Rachel Griffin, Keelin Enright and Sarah Scanlon also shone.
The side have now qualified for the final where they will play Kerins O’Rahillys which is due to take place on Monday 12th, all support would be greatly appreciated, please keep an eye on social media for confirmation of fixture.
North Kerry Teams
Busy Saturday for our boys on North Kerry Teams
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U16 north Kerry: Micheal Quirke and Eoghan Joy, with the Kerry north u16 who had victory against West Meath. After a tough encounter extra time and penalties, we are looking forward to the Ted Webb cup final in a few weeks.
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U15 North Kerry: Darragh McMahon and Jack Collins who both played their part as Kerry North u15s defeated Laois by three points in the semi-final of the Adam Mangan Cup which took place in Portlaoise on Saturday afternoon.
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U14 North Kerry: Eric Quirke, Adrian O Connor and Gearoid Joy with north Kerry u 14 in Portlaoise successful games with wins against Laois and Longford…
Under 15 boys
Under 15 boys will play Division 5 semi-final this evening Monday 5 August 2024 at 5.15pm.
They will play Milltown Castlemaine away
Best of luck to the team and management
Academy
Academy will return on Sunday 11am
We still have a limited number of Jerseys available in the club shop
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday,
Lotto
Ballymac GAA Club Lotto draw was conducted live from O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant, Ballymacelligott Patrick Reidy, our Minor Mentor, and Naomi O’Sullivan from O’Riada’s conducted our draw for a € 2400 Jackpot. Maureen O’Shea was on camera & forgot to check the sound. Thanks to O’Riada’s for facilitating the draw.
The numbers drawn were 14, 16, 22 and 27
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2400.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Eanna Reidy, Kielduff , who bought his ticket online.
€20.00 – Julie Fealy, Oakpark., who bought her ticket from Bridget Leen
€20.00— Helen Slattery, Rathanny, who bought her ticket online
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2500. The draw will occur live on Facebook from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant on Monday, 5th August 2024.
On 19th August, all the Quick Pick winners for the previous five weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. So far, we have the following in the draw:
From Mon 22nd July: Sharon Clancy, Anne Mangan, Patrick White.
From Mon 29th July: Eanna Reidy, Julie Fealy & Helen Slattery.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here: https://ballymacgaa.com/category/s1-news/c38-weekly-notes/
Our Senior men begin their championship campaign on next Saturday 3rd of August when they play round 1 of the Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Club Championship.
In the 1st round we play Renard in Cromane at 4pm.
We wish the team and management the very best of luck in the competition.
All support is very welcome
Congratulations
Ballymac GAA would like to congratulate Kieran McGeeney and Armagh on winning the All-Ireland Final today. Kieran is no stranger to our parish, and we are delighted with his success. We are of course very proud to have our own Maura O’Rahilly of Knockeen, involved as team physio. Well Done, Armagh.
Kerry Ladies
Best Wishes to our Kerry Senior Ladies and our very own Roisin Rahilly in the All-Ireland Final next Sunday in Croke Park at 4.15pm. Bring the Brendan Martin Cup Home.
Kerry Minor Ladies Under 18 team
Commiserations to the Kerry Ladies U18 Team who lost out to Cavan in a hard fought battle in the ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 A final. We’re very proud of our players Sarah Scanlon, Kate Collins and Anna Collins for their dedication to their roles in the team all year and thank them for representing our club and community so brilliantly.
Senior Ladies
Our Ballymac Senior Ladies are away to Listowel Emmets at 7.30pm in the last round of the Corrib Oil Senior Ladies Club League. All four teams have 3 points, so it is going to be a very interesting night.
Under 16 girls
The U16 Ladies are away to Beale on Thursday evening in their last game of the Round Robin series.
Ballymac GAA v Rathmore GAA – Minor – Club Championship A Shield Final
Ballymac GAA 1-16 (19)
Rathmore GAA 4-13 (25)
Our Minor team played Rathmore GAA in the Final of the Club Championship A shield on a cloudy evening in Fossa GAA pitch last Monday Evening, July 22nd.
In the first half, both teams went at it in a frantic, high paced game. It was an even affair for much of the opening period with both sides exchanging scores. Ballymac went into a 3 point lead initially and had early dominance of the first 15 minutes with the breeze. Rathmore, with their first meaningful attack, slotted away a goal which brought them right back into the mix.
Ballymac 0-08 Rathmore 1-06
In the second period, Ballymac brought it back level with a nice score from Michael Quirke. However, it was Rathmore who, especially at the centre of the field became dominant which provided the platform for their eventual victory.
Rathmore went on to bag 3 further goals to really impose their advantage. Our lads kept battling to the end but in the end to no avail with the Rathmore men running out the victors by 6 points.
This group of young men have been a credit to the club so far this season and, despite a disappointing defeat for both players and mentors, they can hold their heads up high with a bright future for themselves and the club overall.
We would like to wish all those from the club taking part in the St Kierans minors panel all the very best in the upcoming county minor championship.
Under 15 boys
Under 15s played in Central Region Division 2
Result was Ballymac 3-10 Dromid/Waterville 3-12
Under 13 Boys
Division 3
Result St. Micheals Foilmore Skellig 3-15 Ballymac 2-6
Division 8
Result – Ardfert 2-6 Ballymac 0-14
Academy
We had a great turnout for academy on Sunday in lovely sunshine lots of fun and laughter
We still have a limited number of Jerseys available in the club shop
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday,
Lotto
On Monday, July 22nd, the Ballymac GAA Club Lotto draw was conducted live from O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant, Ballymacelligott. Gene O’Keeffe, our Senior Selector, and Anastasia, representing O’Riada’s, conducted the draw. Maureen O’Shea was on Camera.
The Lucky Numbers drawn tonight were 1,3,10 and 17.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2300.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Sharon Clancy, who bought her ticket at The Minor Game on Monday 15th July.
€20.00 – Anne Mangan Killorglin, who bought her ticket at The Half Way Shop
€20.00—Patrick White Ballymac, who bought his ticket at The Minor Game on Monday, July 15th.
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2400. The draw will occur live on Facebook from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant on Monday, 29th July.
For the next five weeks, all the Quick Pick winners, including tonight’s, will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and for their continued support. To facilitate all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
Our Minor Boys are playing John Mitchels tomorrow evening at 7.30pm in Ballymac in the Plate Semi Final of the Keane’s SuperValu Minor Club Championship Group A
Best of luck to the boys and the Management team 💙💛
All support welcome
Senior Ladies Our Senior Ladies return to competitive action this Monday evening, in the first round of the Corrib Oil Club League Division 6. We play Kerins O’Rahillys in Ballyrickard at 7.30pm.
U16 Girls First round of the U16 girls County League throws in at 6.30pm next Thursday the 18th July. Ballymac v ISG B at Ballymacelligott.
Kerry Ladies Congratulations to Anna & Kate Collins and Sarah Scanlon who were with the Kerry Minors that beat Galway in the All Ireland Semi Final and now play Cavan in the All Ireland Final on Saturday 27th July.
U12 girls The U.12’s have a busy weekend next week.
First up on Saturday 20th July in Castleisland at 11.30am, is the Jack Rahilly memorial blitz, a mix of the U.12 girls and boys.
Then on the Sunday 21st July is the County Festival of football blitz for the U.12 girls in the Centre of Excellence at Currans, times tbc.
On Saturday last our U12 girls were part of the Guard of Honour and played v Castlegregory in the half time game at the TG4 All Ireland Quarter Final of Kerry v Meath. A great day was had by all, thanks to Des, Liz, Cat and all the parents for all the help on the day.
‘Magical’ is how the U.12 girls described their wonderful day, representing Ballymac in Austin Stack Park for the Kerry Ladies quarter final against Meath.
From the gang meeting up before the game, doing the guard of honour as the Kerry Ladies ran onto the pitch, playing in front of a big crowd against Castlegregory at half time, sitting in the stands cheering on Kerry to a great win and then meeting their heroes afterwards for a chat, autographs and some pictures.
A great day with magical memories. Ballymac abú.
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Under 8 & Under 10 Girls Fantastic display from both out u8 and u10 teams on Saturday Kerry blitz in Mitchel’s.
U8s played 4 games, U10s played 5 games against ISG, Kilcummin, Southern Gaels, St Pats, and Southern Gaels again
Massive effort by all the girls on both teams.
Future of Ballymac LGFA is strong.
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Academy
Our U5’s were out in great numbers this Sunday where they practiced their soloing with the help of hoops, played a game of sneaky tag, chased each other (and their coach) in very competitive games of duck-duck-goose and put all their skills on display in small sided matches. As always, a huge thanks to our wonderful coaches for all the fun and games. New players and coaches always welcome!!
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday,
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Mothers and Others
Our Gaelic for Mothers and Others team enjoyed a great training session on Tuesday night continuing the high of their matches in Dingle the weekend before. New players always welcome. No experience necessary, we promise! Training continues Tuesday night in our Training Pitch, 19:00
Lotto
Ballymac GAA Lotto Results Monday 8th July 2024
The Monday, July 8th, draw was conducted live in Glenduff Manor. Joanne Long, Club PRO, and Patrick Courtney, Manager of Glenduff Manor, conducted the draw.
The Lucky Numbers drawn tonight were 10, 13, 15 and. 24
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2100.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Abbie Leen, Ballymac, who bought her ticket online.
€20.00 – Patricia McDonnell Ballymac, who bought her ticket online.
€20.00 –. Olivia Kennedy Laois, who bought her ticket online.
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2200. The draw will occur live on Facebook on Monday, July 15th.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and for their continued support.
The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw.
We thank you for your generous support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
Our Minor Boys are playing Austin Stacks Monday evening at 7.30pm in Connolly Park in the Quater Final of the Keane’s SuperValu Minor Club Championship Group A
Best of luck to the boys and the Management team 💙💛
All support welcome
Kerry Ladies Minor Team
Good luck to our three Ballymac players Kate Collins, Anna Collins and Sarah Scanlon who are part of the Kerry Minor panel, they take on Galway in the semi final of the All-Ireland A Championship in Rathkeale on Thursday evening next, throw in 7.30pm.
Academy
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
U10 girls
Go games for our u10girls
massive performance tonight from all on a very windy Wednesday night in Mitchels for our 10 girls….fantastic passages of play from end to end …
Thanks to Mitchels for a great game
Under 15 Boys
U15 Central Region D2
Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane 1-16
Ballymac 2-12
A Ballymac point deep into injury time levelled the game. A Glenbeigh point deeper into injury time won it for them!!
A cracking game.
Some outstanding displays once again throughout the pitch. Credit to Darragh McMahon for travelling straight down from Limerick to Glenbeigh and playing the 2nd half.
Dedication.
Mothers and Others
Our Mothers and Others team travelled to Dingle on Saturday 6th July. A fabulous afternoon of football was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Dingle and Ballylongford for the games. We look forward to meeting again in the future. Thanks to Thomas McQuinn for the coaching on the day and the BBQ afterwards in The Halfway Bar.
Training continues every Tuesday evening at the training pitch from 7pm-8pm. New faces always welcome!
Lotto
The Monday, July 1st draw was conducted live in Glenduff Manor. Eddie O’Connell and Kyle conducted the draw with Joanne Long on camera.
The Lucky Numbers drawn tonight were 12, 25, 26 and 9.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2000.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Brendan Howard who bought his ticket online.
€20.00 – Lorraine Horan c/o Paula Silles
€20.00 – Sinead Joy who bought her ticket online.
The Next Jackpot offers the chance to win €2100. The draw will occur live on Facebook on Monday, July 8th.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw. We thank our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
under 10 girls with the under 10 Currow girls
U10 girls
U10 girls played second go game against Currow tonight at home …a fantastic display across the 4 quarters by all the girls…big thanks to Donal Rahilly for reffing and Ballymac played well all over the pitch with tigerish defending followed up with great linkup attacking play.
With some fantastic scores taken,
Next stop is Mitchell’s this Monday night
Under 12 girls
The Ballymac U.12 girls played 2 games against very good Fossa teams yesterday.
A big improvement tonight especially in slippery Conditions.
The girls played wonderful stuff with some lovely teamwork, often ending in well taken scores. Our captain for the evening, Aobha Bolger led by example with a good few score, Saoirse Brosnan, out injured for a while, played like she was never away. Milly Sheehan, Doireann Broderick and Aimee O’ Rourke got through loads of ball and ran all night.
Again, the U.10’s, Jasmine, Megan, Chloe, Isha, Ella May and Natalia fitted in flawlessly, and contributed in every way. A big thanks to our refs, Anna Collins & Jill Quirke and also to JP, Tom (Academy coaches) and Heather who umpired, set out the pitches and encouraged etc. all night.
We play again Tuesday 2nd July at 6.30pm away to Dr. Crokes
Under 15 Boys
U15 Central Region D2
Ardfert 5-15
Ballymac 4-08
It was a high scoring game, and it was nip and tuck for 3 quarters. With many lead changes, we lost out ultimately in the last quarter, where Ardfert went on a run, which we couldn’t reel in.
Plenty positives.
Next up, Glenbeigh/Cromane
On Friday evening our u15 division 5 travelled to An Ghaeltacht in the first round of the central region where we were deserved winners on a score line of Ballymac 5:06 to An Ghaeltacht 2:03. Thanks to the u13 players that helped on the night.
Our next game is at home to Kerins Rahilly’s in 2 Weeks time.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Liam and Shane Dowling and everyone in Ballymac Kennels on their fantastic win on Saturday night in the English Derby. A win that was well deserved.
Lotto
Congratulations to Ian O’Sullivan, who won the Lotto Jackpot of €8300 tonight, Monday, 24th, June 24!!
The draw was conducted in Glenduff Manor. Niki and Yarak drew the numbers, and Mike O’Mahony and Bridget Leen oversaw the draw.
The Lucky Numbers drawn tonight were 7, 16, 20 and 31.
Ian O’Sullivan won the Jackpot with a ticket he bought for his son Oran at the County League Match Ballymac V Kerins O’Rahilly’s. Well done, Ian, and heartiest congratulations from everyone at Ballymac GAA Club. Ian is a long-term supporter of our lotto.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Liam Sweeney also bought his ticket to the match yesterday!
€20.00 – Mike Brosnan: A friend of Ballymac GAA Supporter
€20.00 – Anne Kenny bought her ticket online.
The Next Jackpot is an opportunity to win €2000. The draw will occur on Monday, July 1st, live from Glenduff Manor.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor. The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw. We thank our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 11
Ballymacelligott 1-10 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 4-13
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: 23rd June 2024
The stakes were high as Ballymacelligott welcomed Kerins O’Rahilly in the final round of the County League for 2024. Kerins O’Rahillys needed to win today to stay in Division 1 football for 2025.
They started well and scored a goal in the third minute from Tomás Kennedy, which set them up for the half. They were 1-03 in the lead with seven minutes on the clock.
Ballymac’s first score came from Donal Daly and was quickly followed by another goal from Kerins O’Rahillys. Donal Daly added two more points, and Vinnie Horan added two more, a 45 and a free. Michéal Reidy hit the back of the net with a fine shot just before the half ended.
Half Time Score: Ballymacelligott 1-5 Kerins O’Rahillys 2-06
In the second half, Kerins O’Rahillys kept up the pace and added another goal and eight points to win the game. Donal Daly scored two points for Ballymac, with Adam Sheehy, Daragh Regan, and Niall Collins scoring another three. The County League was over for 2024. Ballymac, with a record of three wins, five losses, and three draws, has secured its place in Division 1 football for 2025.
The squad and management are now preparing for the Championship.
Thank you to all the Ballymacelligott and Kerins O’Rahillys supporters who purchased lotto tickets today. We appreciate your support.
Team:
Christy Leen, Cathal White, Daniel O’Shea, Sean Rice, Cian Counihan, Andy Rogers, Josh O’Keeffe, Micheál Reidy, Tomás O’Connor, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan (Capt.) Michael Herlihy, Shane Gilroy, Donal Daly, Niall Collins.
Substitutes Used: Darragh Regan, Barry Lyons, Eoin Culloty, Jamie Burke & Jonathan Brick
The Credit Union SFL Div 6 Shield Kilcummin V Ballymacelligott
Kilcummin 2-16 Ballymacelligott 1-10
Venue: Kilcummin Date: 21st June 2024
The last game of the County League for the senior B team was away to Kilcummin on Friday night last. There were a few changes to the Ballymac usual line out the most notable being Gene O’Keeffe donning the number 1 jersey, repeating his first-ever appearance for Ballymac when he was 14 and played in goal!
Our former senior selector, Tom Shea, was managing the Kilcummin Senior B team, so it was a night of history-makers all around.
With fifteen minutes on the clock, Ballymac trailed 0-1 to Kilcummin 0-6. Eoin Culloty got a goal for Ballymac with 20 minutes gone. However, Kilcummin dominated all over the pitch and added another seven points before halftime. Darragh Regan scored two points and a point each from Conor Brick, and Josh O’Keeffe summed up the scores for Ballymac before halftime.
Half Time score: Kilcummin 0-13 Ballymacelligott 1-04
Kilcummin scored two goals early in the second half, creating a challenging situation for the Ballymac team. However, displaying their unwavering resilience and determination, the Ballymac lads never gave up. They managed to score six points in this half, with four from Conor Brick (2 Frees) and one each from Shane McGillicuddy and Daragh Regan.
Speaking after the game, Barry Lyons, captain of the Senior B team, said that the campaign started on a drizzly Sunday morning in Spa and concluded at dusk in Kilcummin. In between, the team did very well in their first season playing in the senior County league. Barry said he was proud that the lads fielded a team for every game and gave their all in the eleven games. The Captain said it was great to see the return of players like Jonathan Brick, Eoghan Leahy, Jack Tobin, and others who had not played for some time.
He is pleased with the five wins and one draw from the eleven games. He said his notable results were beating League leaders Beaufort away from home and rescuing a draw from Milltown at the death.
The scintillating attacking performance against Keel was also a great memory from the year. Barry thanked all the players and Management team of Jer Lynch, Martin Lowe and Jack Culloty.
He said it was also important to remember the former management of the B sides over the years who got us to the point of fielding a Senior B Team in the Senior County League for the first time in 2024. Barry said both he and all the players were looking forward to the championship and to the Tralee District competition later in the year.
Team and Scorers: Gene O’Keeffe, Ciarán Brosnan, Jamie Burke, Andy Rogers, Jonathan Brick, Cathal White, Shane Gilroy, Eoin Culloty, Barry Lyons, Josh O’Keeffe, Eoghan Leahy., Cathal Culloty, Jack Tobin, Shane McGillicuddy, Conor Brick,
‘Bubbly Brunch’
Ballymac LGFA hosted its first Bubbly Brunch, Ascot Race Day in conjunction with McCaffrey’s Bar on Sat 21st June. Sincere thanks to all who dressed up and came out to support our fundraising day! The style and glamour on the day was surreal!
Thanks to all the local businesses who sponsored prizes. Thanks to Johnny McElligott, Flash, Hugh and all the team in McCaffrey’s for their contribution on the day but also for their consistent support annually to our club.
Thanks to our judges Evelyn McDermott and David Moran. The event was the brainchild of Ellie McElligott, our Senior Ladies Player. Míle buíochas to Ellie for the time and commitment given to bringing the event to fruition.
Congratulations to all our winners on the day….more photos and style to be seen on social media during the week. Ballymac Abú!
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Academy
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
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Under 7s
On Sunday 23rd June our U7 Academy players were hosted by Knocknagoshel GAA for a morning of Go Games. All our players got the opportunity to showcase their skills and talent in three enjoyable games in glorious sunshine. A huge thank you to Knocknagoshel for the invitation and hospitality, all our parents for travelling with the kids and to our superstar players – keep up the great work!
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Under 9s
u9 boys Played Laune Rangers Tuesday evening in Ballymac. 3 very sporting games took place on a beautiful summers evening. All the lads played very well and it’s clear to see all their practice is paying off. Keep up the practice at home!! Thanks to the parents for the support
Kerry u16 Ladies
Good luck to Club player Jamielee O’Connor and the Kerry u16 Ladies team who play Mayo in the All-Ireland A semi-final in Rathkeale on Thursday evening next (27th) at 7.30pm.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday, June 17th, the Lotto draw was live from Glenduff Manor. Joanne Long, our Club PRO, and Patrick Courtney, Manager of Glenduff Manor, conducted the draw. Bridget Leen was on camera.
The Numbers drawn tonight were 7,15, 17, and 29.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €8200.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Eimer Moriarty C/O Paula Silles
€20.00 – George Savage online player
€20.00 –Tadhg Brick, our club’s Senior Footballer and Hurler, bought his ticket online.
The Next Jackpot is a great opportunity to win €8,300. The draw will take place on Monday, June 27th, 2024, live from Glenduff House.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Halfway and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw. We thank our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support.
Your continued support is not just appreciated, it’s vital. It’s what keeps our club running and thriving. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you.
Our Senior A Team will play Kerins O’Rahillys next weekend keep an eye on our social media for more updates
Senior B Team
We will play Kilcummin Div 6 county league game on Friday the 21st of June 2024 in Kilcummin at 730 pm.
‘Bubbly Brunch’
Calling all our stylish men and women to come together for a ‘Bubbly Brunch’ on Sat June 22nd! Our Ascot Race Day kicks off with mimosa or prosecco on arrival, free buffet and charcuterie board, races live on the Big screen and much more! Best dressed male and female prizes on the day. Supporting Ballymac LGFA, this over 18 event starts at 2pm. Tickets are €20 and will be on sale from Tuesday morning.
– Booking call 087 9534159, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
– Tickets also available at The Halfway Shop or contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Sympathy
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Katie Quinn, Lyreacrompane. Katie was a great supporter of our club, a valued member of the LGFA, and a beloved player on our Mother’s and Other’s team. Her spirit, humour, and remarkable talents both on and off the pitch will be warmly remembered by everyone who knew her.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to her parents, Mary and Mike; her sisters, Tina (Senior Ladies Player) and Michelle (Mother’s and Other’s Captain); her adored nephew, Rían (Academy U9 Player); and the entire Quinn family.
May Katie rest in peace.
Under 13 boys
U13 Boys played in the Division 15 County League Final on Wednesday evening in Ballyrickard. Things went against us in the first half with an early goal from Mitchels, and they led by 2-4 to 0-2 at half time. It was a different Ballymac that came out in the second half of the game, and we clawed it back to within a point. With a gallant effort and great team spirit, we did our utmost, but the result just didn’t go our way. The final score was 3-7 to 1-10.
Thanks for all the support from the parents and a special word of thanks to our U11 players. Well done to John Mitchel’s!
Academy
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday, June 10th, the Lotto draw was live from Glenduff Manor. Eddie O’Connell and players from the U13 and U15 Boys teams conducted the draw. Joanne Long was on camera.
The Numbers drawn tonight were 20,22, 27 and 31.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €8100.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Liam McCarthy Quick Pick
€20.00 – Moss O’Connor Quickpick
€20.00 – Marie McShane, Scartaglin. Quick Pick
The Next Jackpot is a thrilling opportunity to win €8,200. The draw will take place on Monday, June 17th, 2024, live from Glenduff House.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw. We thank our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 10
Laune Rangers Ballymacelligott
Venue: JP O’Sullivan Park, Killorglin Date: 8th June 2024
Round 10 of The County League. Ballymacelligott started without 10 of the starting fifteen in Round 1 of The County League. The ten that stepped up did so with courage, rose to the challenge, and played a mighty second half.
Both teams were level after fourteen minutes of play in Killorglin on Saturday evening. Vinnie Horan scored all three Ballymac points: one from play, a free, and a 45.
Just on the 15-minute mark, Dáire Cleary from Laune Rangers ran through from midfield and hit the back of the net. Vinnie Horan scored a point from a free. Gearóid Hassett added one for Rangers, and Michael Herlihy scored a fine point for Ballymac. Laune Rangers dominated until the final whistle, adding a goal and four points before halftime.
Half Time Score: Laune Rangers 2-08 Ballymacelligott 0-5
Ballymac held Laune Rangers scoreless until the eleventh minute of the second half. In that eleven minute, Ballymac scored 1-03. Micheál Reidy opened the half with grit and determination and scored a point and a goal within three minutes of the throw-in.
Points from Vinnie Horan and Donal Daly had the score after ten minutes Laune Rangers 2-08 Ballymac 1-08. The mid-Kerry side added two points, putting massive pressure on the Ballymac defence.
Two brilliant saves from Christy Leen in goals, within seconds of each other, were pivotal at this stage in the game. Vinnie Horan scored a point from a free. Killorglin replied. Up pops Micheál Reidy for another point, the last score of the night for Ballymac. Killorglin added two more before the final whistle.
The second half was a very positive performance from the Ballymac lads, who outscored Rangers by two points. We saw some great teamwork and some great individual performances from this committed bunch of players.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Cathal White, Cian Counihan, Sean Rice, Jonathan Brick, Tadhg Brick, Andy Rogers, Micheál Reidy, Tomás O’Connor, Conor Brick, Vinnie Horan (Capt) Michael Herlihy, James Kenny, Donal Daly, Shane McGillicuddy.
Substitutes Used: Barry Lyons, Cathal Culloty and Eoin Culloty.
‘Bubbly Brunch’
Calling all our stylish men and women to come together for a ‘Bubbly Brunch’ on Sat June 22nd! Our Ascot Race Day kicks off with mimosa or prosecco on arrival, free buffet and charcuterie board, races live on the Big screen and much more!
Best dressed male and female prizes on the day. Supporting Ballymac LGFA, this over 18 event starts at 2pm. Tickets are €20 and will be on sale from Tuesday morning.
– Booking call 087 9534159, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
– Tickets also available at The Halfway Shop or contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Minor Boys
Congratulations to Jack Joy, Eoin Moriarty and team mates on the Kerry Minors on their great win on Saturday
Under 15
Well done to Gearoid Joy and Adrian O’Connor who played with the Kerry North U14 development squad on Saturday.
Under 13 boys
U13 Blue played Legion at home in div15 semi-final on Wednesday evening 5/6/24. The boys had a good win with a scoreline of 4-18 to 2-9. Thanks to U11 boys for helping out.
Final against John Mitchels in Ballyrickard at 6.30pm
U13
U13 boys played Kenmare in County League Division 5/6 final in Listry. They put in a good effort but lost, with a scoreline of 5-11 to 3-9. Thanks to parents for all their support and a special thanks to Jack O’Connell, Conor Mangan, and Daniel Maher from U11 for helping out.
U9
Under 9 boys
Our u9 boys played John Mitchels Sunday morning in 3 very sporting games. Thanks to John Mitchels for visiting and we look forward to returning the favour during the summer. All the boys played 3 games each and are showing great improvement as the season goes on.
Under 12 girls
Our U.12 girls played 2 challenge games (U.11’s & U.12’s) away to Na Gaeil Tuesday night.
It was great to see the girls play mostly a full game of football with each and every one giving their all.
In the older group, Alison Butler and Doireann Broderick worked really hard keeping Na Gaeil’s forwards at bay with Una Casey and Katie Lenihan running their hearts out in the forwards.
Caoimhe Leen played really well in goals and midfield for us complimented by Aime O’ Rourke and Ruby Sugrue who defended and showed for the ball all night.
A big thank you to the 4 academy girls who helped us enormously, Hannah Butler, Ciara Leen, Megan Lyons and Aoife Gilroy.
Ballymac Abú
Academy
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday, June 3rd, the Lotto draw took place live from Glenduff Manor. Patrick Courtney, Manager of Glenduff Manor, and Bridget Leen conducted the draw. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
Ballymac GAA wishes all the best to all our young players sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert exams this week.
The Numbers drawn were 17, 22, 25 and 27.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €8000.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Martina Bowler online purchase.
€20.00 – Ger Maunsell Online Purchase
€20.00 – Patrick White c/o Maureen O’Shea.
The Next Jackpot is a thrilling opportunity to win €8,100 and the draw will take place on Monday, June 10th, 2024, live from Glenduff Manor.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Rioda’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw. We thank our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
Ballymacelligott travelled to Kilcummin on Friday evening. The squad missed many players due to injuries, exams, and holidays.
The players who togged out did the club proud, with some great performances for new players who joined the squad in 2024. It was an ideal evening for football, and the sun shone brightly over Pairc Chuimín.
Donal Daly opened the scoring with a point for Ballymac, followed by two from Keith O’Leary and Sean Doolan for Kilcummin. Keith O’Leary’s point came from a 45 following a save by Christy Leen in goal for Ballymac. Micheál Reidy levelled the game with a point for Ballymac;
For the next twelve minutes, Ballymac failed to score, and Kilcummin notched up two more points, leading by double scores with seventeen minutes gone.
Donal Daly scored a point, and Kilcummin matched it. Tomás O’Connor scored his second for Ballymac, and Gary O’Leary for Kilcummin added another. Daniel O’Shea was fouled, and Donal Daly scored a point from the free.
Sean Doolan scored Kilciummin’s last point of the game, and Donal Daly and Tomás O’Connor added two for Ballymac to leave the game all square at halftime. James Kenny worked particularly hard in this half and was very sharp and accurate in his ball passing to his teammates.
Half Time Score: Kicummin 0-7 Ballymacelligott 0-7
Andy Rogers scored his first point for the Ballymac Senior team and the opening point of the second half within a minute of the throw-in. Eleven minutes passed before the next point was scored by Sean Doolan for Kilcummin.
Michael Herlihy and Donal Daly added two more, and Kilcummin scored to bring the teams level at 0-9 each with 15 minutes left to play. Donal Daly and James Kenny added two points for Ballymac before Sean Doolan converted from a free.
Daniel O’Shea did some great work and passed the ball to Donal Daly and Ballymac were in the lead by two points.
However, Kilcummin would not let this game go, and a point from a free from Sean Doolan and a goal from Matt Keane in the 26th Minute gave them a two-point lead. Some good defending by Ballymac held the opposition scoreless for the final five minutes.
Donal Daly scored two points, one at the last minute, to give Ballymac another point on the County League Table.
In games like this, one sees the value of a strong squad. With so many injuries, seeing all the players who had never started for the Senior A team step up and perform so well was reassuring.
One could see their interest all year and their delight in starting the game. Every single player excelled. It was a good night for our club
Next week, we travel to Killorglin to play Laune Rangers in the Senior Football League 2024 penultimate round.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Cathal White, Brian Cassidy, Sean Rice, Josh O’Keeffe, Tadhg Brick, Andy Rogers (0-1), Micheál Reidy (0-1), Daniel O’Shea, Adam Sheehy, Tomás O’Connor (0-1), Michael Herlihy (0-1), Shane McGillicuddy, Donal Daly (0-9) and James Kenny (0-1).
Substitutes Used: Barry Lyons and Skye Lynch.
We wish all our players doing the Leaving Cert every success next week, and we thank them all for their commitment to our club in what is a very demanding year for them.
We wish speedy recoveries to Aidan Breen, Vinny Horan, Eoin Creedon, Maurice O’Connell, Micheál Savage, Darragh Broderick, Daragh Regan, and Cathal Dunne,
Lotto
The Ballymacelligott GAA Club Lotto Jackpot is €8000 tomorrow night.
The Credit Union SFL Div 6 Shield
Keel 1-10
Ballymacelligott 4-14
Venue: Keel Date: June 3rd 2024.
The Senior B team travelled to Keel on Sunday morning and came home with a win. The game was one-sided, with Ballymac dominant and leading from the first score of the game.
A point from Josh O’Keeffe opened the scoring, and shortly afterwards, Eoghan Leahy hit the back of the net. Two points from Shane Gilroy and James Kenny have Ballymac leading 2-03 with fifteen minutes left in the half.
Cathal White scored a goal, Skye Lynch and Captain Barry Lyons added a point each for Ballymac, and Keel got on the scoreboard with a goal. Josh O’Keeffe added a point for Ballymac, and Keel matched that score.
The score went from 1-01 to 2-06 with five minutes left in the half. James Kenny and Barry Lyons scored Ballymac’s last two points of the half, and Keel scored a point just before the halftime whistle blew.
Half Time score: Keel 1-03 Ballymacelligott 2-08
The second half again showed off the work rate and communication among the Ballymac players. They added two more goals from Shane Gilroy, points from Jamie Burke and Andy Rogers, and two points each from James Kenny (1 free) and Barry Lyons (1 free).
It was a very good team performance from Conor Martin in goals to the full forward line of Eoghan Leahy, Barry Lyons, and Josh O’Keeffe.
Total Time: Keel 1-10 Ballymacelligott 4-14.
Much credit is due to all the players lined out on Sunday morning. It was good to see Mossie Brennan back in the Ballymac Jersey, and credit to all the players who played on Friday night for making themselves available again.
This senior B team has brought on and honed the skills of all these players for the past few months. The senior A team selectors who attend every game are very happy with the progress this bunch of players made so far. We are lucky as a club to have such commitment from players and the management teams.
Team and Scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Sean Rice, Mike Sweeney, Jamie Burke (0-1), Andy Rogers (0-1), Jonathan Brick, Skye Lynch (0-1) , Cathal White (1-0), James Kenny (0-4), Shane Gilroy (2-01), Eoin Culloty, Eoghan Leahy (1-0) Barry Lyons (0-4), and Josh O’Keeffe (0-2),
Subs Used: Marc Brick and Mossie Brennan.
We wish all our players doing the Leaving Cert every success next week, and we thank them all for their commitment to our club in what is a very demanding year for them.
Watch out on social media for the next game in this competition, which will occur next weekend. Ballymacelligott V An Ghaeltacht
Good luck
Wishing everyone who is sitting the Leaving and Junior Cert the very best of luck,
School Blitz
On Friday morning in glorious sunshine our Coiste na nÓg committee hosted our annual Primary School Blitz for the 4 primary schools in the parish. Girls and boys took to the field, some for the very first time, and enjoyed some great small sided games throughout the morning. Many thanks to all the the schools for their cooperation and to all the coaches, mainly our club minor men and ladies team members. Thanks also to our sponsors Mannix Property Services for their support again this year.
The mornings football would not be the same without the ice cream van on hand at the end to reward all participants with a well-deserved cone.
Well done to our Coiste na nÓg team for organising a great event for our future stars.
Ballymac Abú
‘Bubbly Brunch’
Calling all our stylish men and women to come together for a ‘Bubbly Brunch’ on Sat June 22nd! Our Ascot Race Day kicks off with mimosa or prosecco on arrival, free buffet and charcuterie board, races live on the Big screen and much more! Best dressed male and female prizes on the day. Supporting Ballymac LGFA, this over 18 event starts at 2pm. Tickets are €20 and will be on sale from Tuesday morning.
– Booking call 087 9534159, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
– Tickets also available at The Halfway Shop or contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Academy
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday 27th May, the Lotto draw took place live from the clubrooms with Ladies secretary Deirdre Millane and Registrar Fiona O’Donoghue. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
The Numbers drawn were: 6, 11, 21, 27
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7900. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Tomas and Niamh Lynch, Kielduff
€20.00 – Joe Leen, Q.P
€20.00 – Ian O’Sullivan Q.P c/o Gene O’Keeffe
Next Jackpot is €8,000 and the draw will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd June 2024 at Glenduff Manor. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop , O’Riadas Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor. The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw (Halfway and O’Riadas) and midnight Sunday from Glenduff Manor. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club. Thanks to our local businesses for facilitating the sale of our Lotto. Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.com
With both teams going into this encounter in close proximity in the Division 1 league table, this had all the ingredients to be a tight encounter between Ballymac & Glenflesk on a blustery/showery Sunday afternoon in the Ballymac GAA pitch for Round 8 of the Credit Union, County Senior Football League, Division 1.
Glenflesk made their intentions known within 90 seconds of the throw in when they breached the Ballymac back line with an early score & this was soon followed up 90 seconds later with a second score.
Darragh Broderick got us off the mark after 4 minutes to bring the early deficit back to 1. However, it was the visitors who struck the net first with a well worked goal to make it 1-02 to 0-1 to Glenflesk with less than 5 minutes played.
As the half progressed, it was Ballymac who worked to draw in the early deficit with points from Vinny Horan & Shane McGillycuddy and eventually it was Tadhg Brick who struck the net for the home side to go a point ahead. Two evenly matched sides couldn’t be seperated at the interval.
Half Time Score: Ballymac GAA 1-08 Glenflesk GAA 1-08
The second half began with both sides exchanging scores. Donal Daly opened the scoring from a free for the home side. Ballymac continued the positive start to the half when we again found the net 8 minutes into the second half with a fine goal from Donal Daly.
This put us 2 points up with over 20 minutes left to play in normal time. Glenflesk never threw in the towel and had some fine scores of their own as the half progressed. In the finish, there was nothing to separate the sides with both teams earning a well deserved point each.
Next week we travel to Kilcummin for round 9 of the County Senior Football League, Division 1.
Vinny Horan (0-4) Donal Daly (1-1) Tadhg Brick (1-0) Shane McGillycuddy (0-2) Darragh Broderick (0-1) Michael Herlihy (0-1) Dan Shea (0-1) Brian Cassidy (0-1)
The Credit Union SFL Div 6 Shield Round 4
Ballymacelligott 3-16 Castleisland Desmonds 0-4
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: May 24th 2024.
Neighbours Ballymacelligott and Castleisland Desmonds met in this Division 6 shield game. Seven players from the U21 team that played on Thursday night took part in this Senior B game on Friday, May 24th. It is a testament to their commitment and loyalty to the club that they again showed up and played their part.
This game was one-sided from the beginning, with Ballymac taking an early lead and controlling the game until the end.
Shane McGillicuddy and Michael Herlihy opened the scoring with two points, the latter being a free. Chris Devane and Tadhg Walsh scored one each for Desmonds. Michael Herlihy added another point for the home side, and with fifteen minutes on the clock, the score was Ballymac 0-3 to Desmonds 0-2.
From here on, Ballymac dominated. Michael Herlihy scored two points, followed by a goal from Brian Godley. Michael Herlihy, Jack Tobin and Brian Cassidy added points.
Half Time score: Ballymacelligott 1-08 Castleisland Desmonds 0-02
The second half opened with a point once again from Shane McGillicuddy. Desmonds added a point. The following six scores came from Ballymac:
Brian Cassidy scored a point.
Brian Godley said two.
Darragh Broderick scored a point.
Shane McGillicuddy saw his shot at goal saved, and Jack Tobin caught the rebound and hit the back of the net. It was now 2-13 to 0-3.
Brian Cassidy added a point, and Desmonds scored their last point of the game. Ballymac scored the last three of the game- a goal from Brian Cassidy and two points from Shane McGillicuddy.
Total Time: Ballymacelligott 3-16 Castleisland Desmonds 0-4
Team and Scorers: Padráig Laide, Ciarán Brosnan, Andy Rogers (U21), Jamie Burke(U21), Cathal White(U21), Brian Cassidy, Josh O’Keeffe, Darragh Broderick, Cathal Culloty(U21) Michael Herlihy, Shane McGillicuddy (-) Barry Lyons, James Kenny(U21) Jack Tobin and Brian Godley.
Subs Used: Sean Rice(U21), Marc Brick, Shane Gilroy(U21), and Eoghan Leahy.
Watch out on Social Media for the next game in this competition, which will take place next weekend.
We thank the supporters of The Ballymac and Castleisland Desmond clubs who contributed to our lotto on Friday evening. We appreciate your support.
Under 21
Acorn Life County U21 Football Championship Round 1:
Ballymac 2-11 Laune Rangers 4-11
Date: 23rd May 2024
Venue: Ballymacelligott
It was a historic night for Ballymacelligott GAA Club when it fielded a team in the County U21 Championship for the first time. It was a proud night to have a club team with so many young players continuing to play football, having commenced their football in the academy at U6 or after 2009.
The opposition was Laune Rangers, a club with a long history in Club Championship, and won The All Ireland Senior Club Championship in 1996.
Laune Rangers opened the scoring with two points, followed by a point for the home side from Donal Daly. Ryan Diggins scored a goal for Laune Rangers. Donal Daly and Ryan Hassett swapped points. Niall Collins got a great ball, ran the field length with it, and passed it to Martin McGivergan, who scored a fine point. The scoreline was 0-3 to 1-03.
The next seven minutes were crucial for Laune Rangers, who swept through the Ballymac defence and scored two goals and a point. Three points from Donal Daly in that period (one from a free) had Laune Rangers winning 3-4 to 0-06 with eight minutes left in the half. John Burke added a point from Laune Rangers. Donal Daly scored a massive point from a 45, and Eoghan Hassett scored the last point of the half.
Half-Time: Ballymac 0-7 Laune Rangers 3-06.
It was a tough hill to climb for Ballymac going into the second half. The Ballymac team deserves credit for never giving up, and they kept playing and fighting for every ball until the final whistle blew.
Donal Daly had scored a goal and a point for Ballymac within four minutes of the restart. Laune Rangers scored two points, and Donal Daly scored another in between for Ballymac. The next ten minutes saw Laune Rangers score a goal and two points, bringing the score with 15 minutes to play Ballymac 1-09 to 4-11
This goal from Rangers was a killer blow, and the Ballymac lads kept fighting and playing some great football. Donal Daly scored two points, had a ball hit the crossbar, and Ballymac kept up the pressure, leading to a penalty following a foul on Captain Adam Sheehy.
Donal Daly made no mistake when he took the shot, and the ball hit the back of the net. This was the final score of the game.
Full-Time: Ballymac 2-11 Laune Rangers 4-11.
Team and Scorers:
Conor Martin, Cathal White, Eoin Creedon, Andy Rogers, Cathal Culloty, Sean Rice, Shane Gilroy, Adam Sheehy (Capt) James Kenny, Conor Brick, Niall Collins, Skye Lynch, Conal Savage, Donal Daly (2-10), Martín McGivergan (0-1)
Subs used: Jamie Burke, Micheál O’Connor, and Luke Griffin.
Ballymacelligott GAA Club took part in our first-ever U21 County Championship. On the night, our players demonstrated this pride with a powerful and passionate performance with Captain Adam Sheehy leading by example from the throw-in until the final whistle.
By now, the older lads on this squad are integral to our Senior setup. The young players from the minor team proved equally competent and played exceptionally well.
Our Club has a bright future with all of these fine young players. Fielding a Club U21 County Championship team is a testament to the commitment of players and coaches from U6s. Long may it continue. Ballymac Abú!
Senior Ladies
Ballymacelligott LGFA v Rathmore LGFA
On Sunday 26th May we played our back game in the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup. With just 17 very committed players having to play our hone game away against top of the table Rathmore, our ladies put up a tremendous performance, losing out in an entertaining game by 1-3 to 3-6.
Congratulations to Tina Quinn, top scorer with 1-1. Great improvement seen over this competition as we look to build towards the Junior A Championship later this year, with increased accuracy on our shots at goal, we will be very hard to beat.
Squad as follows,
Kerry Hennessy, Robyn White, Clare Kenny, Niamh Rahilly, Anna Collins, Jamie Lee O’Connor, Una Morrissey, Emma Daly, Aishling O’Connell (captain), Emily O’Brien, Ellie McElligott (0-1 free), Eve Creedon (0-1), Kate Collins, Tina Quinn (1-1), Ella Quirke, Caoimhe Carroll.
‘Bubbly Brunch’
Calling all our stylish men and women to come together for a ‘Bubbly Brunch’ on Sat June 22nd! Our Ascot Race Day kicks off with mimosa or prosecco on arrival, free buffet and charcuterie board, races live on the Big screen and much more!
Best dressed male and female prizes on the day. Supporting Ballymac LGFA, this over 18 event starts at 2pm. Tickets are €20 and will be on sale from Tuesday morning.
– Booking call 087 9534159, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
– Tickets also available at The Halfway Shop or contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Minor team
Minor Boys
*Ballymac GAA v Na Fianna – Minor – Central Region Div 2 Final*
Ballymac GAA 1-17 (20)
Na Fianna 2-05 (11)
Our Minor team played Na Fianna on a glorious Monday Evening in beautiful Cromane in the Div 2, Central Region final.
In the first half, both sides went at it and it was the South Kerry side who found the back of the net early on to really focus the minds of both the Ballymac team, mentors and supporters.
However, Ballymac showed great composure to settle into the game with no panic shown. We began to dominate the middle of the field with both Eoin Moriarty and Conal Savage in the ascendancy.
Scores from Mairtin McKivergan, Eoin Moriarty, Gearoid Healy & the ever-creative Gearoid Coughlan who also found the back of the net in the opening period. Ballymac had an 8-point lead at the break.
Ballymac 1-10 Na Fianna 1-02
In the second period our lads really pushed home our advantage with further scores from the impressive Gearoid Coughlan, a couple of points by the industrious Gearoid Healy and scores from Jack Collins & Sean Martin. In the finish, Ballymac ran out deserved winners by 9 points.
Micheal O’Connor accepted the trophy on behalf of the team and management. This is two finals this group of players have made so far this year with the club championship to follow. Well done to all the players for the commitment they showed throughout the competition.
Under 13 Boys
U13 boys had 2 good wins this week.
On Friday 24th the Blue team played Laune Rangers in Killorglin, winning 2-8 to 0-3.
Then, on Sunday 26th we played Kenmare at home, winning 2-9 to 1-8.
Under 9 Boys
Well done to our U9 Boys who played Na Gaeil in Ballymac Tuesday evening . All 23 boys played brilliant football with all getting equal playing time. Thanks to na Gaeil for travelling and we look forward to playing you again later in the summer.
Under 12 girls
The under 12 girls played a great game away to Knock/Brosna Tuesday evening. After a tough start where Ballymac spent a lot of time defending, they got to grips with their opponents and went toe to toe with them until the end.
It is great to see this large panel of 27 girls showcasing the skills that they have learned over the last few months. Best on the night where our hard-working captain Aisling O’ Keeffe, Aobha Bolger with her well taken goals, the industrious Saoirse Brosnan, Sadie Lynch & Katie Anna O’ Connor backed up by Charlotte Collins who played all over the park.
Ballymac abú
Academy
What a difference two months of Academy makes! Our U5’s are showing massive progression across the board, showcased today in their first attempt at small-sided games. Some lovely examples of defensive and attacking play, teamwork, self-awareness and confidence every week. But above all the enjoyment is obvious from the beaming smiles on their faces! New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday 20th May, the Lotto draw took place live from the clubrooms with Senior Ladies captain Aisling O’Connell and manager Stephen O’Brien. Sean Hennessy was on camera. Playball Quick Pick envelopes will be available to purchase at Glenduff House from this Wednesday 22nd May. The closing time for purchase of envelopes at Glenduff will be midnight on Sundays. This is to facilitate collection of tickets and entry for lotto draw on Monday.
The Numbers drawn were : 8,9,12,15
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7800. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Eileen Shanahan, Tralee (Q.P)
€20.00 – Caroline O’Connell, Kielduff
€20.00 – Roland Rogers, (Annual Ticket)
Next Jackpot is €7,900 and the draw will take place on Monday 27th May 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop , O’Riadas Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw (Halfway and O’Riadas) and midnight Sunday from Glenduff. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club. Thanks to our local businesses for facilitating the sale of our Lotto.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.com
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 7
An Ghaeltacht 3-12 Ballymacelligott 3-10
Venue: Pairc Chaide Ghallarois Date: 19th May 2024
An Ghaeltacht started at a fearless and furious pace on Saturday evening in Gallarois. They sustained this energy right throughout the game. It took Ballymac some time to get into the game. The second half was fascinating to watch with five goals scored and no let-up from either team until the final whistle blew.
An Ghaeltacht, made their intentions known within a minute, they breached the Ballymac back line and the ball hit the back of the net. Aidan Been scored a point for Ballymac and after six minutes Niall Collins had matched An Ghaeltacht earlier point.
For fifteen minutes, Ballymac could not add to this tally of 0-2 and An Ghaeltacht added three points before Michael Herlihy scored a much-needed point for Ballymac. An Ghaeltacht added another to bring their tally for their half to 1-06. Two points from Donal Daly and a free from Aidan Breen finished the scoring for the first half.
Half Time Score: An Ghaeltacht 1-06 Ballymacelligott 0-5
An Ghaeltacht last a player to a black card in the second minute of the second half. Ballymac’s Daire Keane worked hard and got the ball to Aidan Breen who scored a goal and he followed this up with a point.
The teams were now level with just five minutes gone. The West Kerry side added a point from Dara Ó Sé. A point from Ballymac Daire Keane had the teams level again.
An Ghaeltacht were back to 15 and for the next seven minutes saw them score three points and a goal. Ballymac scored the next three points from Darragh Broderick and two from Niall Collins. An Ghaeltacht scored a point and Vinnie Horan scored a goal. The score was 2-11 to 2-10 with five minutes left.
An Ghaeltacht scored a point and a goal and Ballymac once again hit the back of the net. The final whistle blew with an Ghaeltacht winning by two points.
Next week we welcome Glenflesk to Ballymacelligott for round 8 of The senior football league.
Full-Time Score: An Ghaeltacht 3-12 Ballymacelligott 3-10
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Cathal White, Daniel O’Shea, Darragh Sweeney, Adam Sheehy, Eoin Creedon, Cian Counihan, Michéal Reidy, Aidan Breen (1-3), Niall Collins (0-3), Vinnie Horan (Capt) (1-0) Michael Herlihy (0-1), Donal Daly(1-1), Brian Lonergan , Daire Keane (0-1)
We wish Tadhg Brick, Daragh Regan, Maurice O’Connell and Cathal Dunne speedy recoveries from their injuries.
Senior B Team with new Jerseys presented to them by Ian O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan Bathroom Renovations
The Credit Union SFL Div 6B Round
Ballymacelligott Milltown/Castlemaine
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: 17th May 2024.
Top of the Divison 6B table Milltown, found the mid-table Ballymac side, thorny and hard to outdistance in this very competitive Senior County League game on Friday evening in Ballymacelligott.
Milltown/Castlemaine were thankful for a great start to the game and saw them have a good lead at halftime. However Ballymac slowly but surely hauled them back and the game ended in a draw.
By the time Ballymac scored their first point, from Conor Brick, in the tenth minute of the game Milltown had 1-01 on the scoreboard.
Shane McGillicuddy back from injury scored a goal for Ballymac but Milltown replied with a point and a goal within two minutes.
Conor Brick added another point for Ballymac Another two points from Milltown before the half-time whistle left the visitors comfortably in front at half time.
Half Time score: Ballymacelligott 1-02 Milltown/Castlemaine 2-04
It was uplifting to see Darragh Broderick, back from a long-term injury, come on as a substitute in the second half. A point from Broderick opened the scoring in the second half followed by two more from Brian Cassidy and Shane McGillicuddy.
There were two points between the teams. Riain Foley scored a point. Then James Kenny stole a ball meant for a Milltown player and passed to Michael Herlihy who added another point for Ballymac.
Milltown added a point and the next score was a goal from Riain Foley for Milltown. It looked all over for the Ballymac side with a mountain to climb, six points between the teams, and fifteen minutes left.
However, from here until the end of the game the Ballymac side played with great heart and spirit and Mid Kerry side failed to score until the end. The Ballymac backs defended like lions and the forwards threw off the shackles and aimed and scored some lovely points.
In this final period, Ballymac scored six points. James Kenny with the first of the six, then four in a row (one from a free) from Darragh Broderick, and the game’s last score coming from Michael Herlihy.
This was a great team performance. Everyone played their part and the second-half performance showed great heart and communication between the players.
Full Time: Ballymacelligott 1-12 Milltown/Castlemaine 3-06
Thank You: We wish to thank The Ballymac and Milltown/Castlemaine supporters who contributed to our lotto on Friday evening. We value your support.
Team and Scorers: Padráig Laide Ciarán Brosnan, Josh O’Keeffe, Sean Rice Jamie Burke, Brian Cassidy, Andy Rogers Skye Lynch, Shane Gilroy, Conor Brick (0-2) Shane McGillicuddy (1-) Barry Lyons, James Kenny, Jack Tobin, Eoin Culloty
Subs used: Darragh Broderick, Cathal White, and Michael Herlihy.
Senior Ladies
Ballymac vs Abbeydorney Ladies Report:
The first score of the game was landed by Abbeydorney besides Ballymac’s positive start. Our first point came from a blistering attack from Ballymac and it was nicely slotted by our number 10 Jamie Lee O’Connor.
Both teams traded 2 point each as it was 3 points a piece at the start of the first half. Abbeydorney caught the ball from a long ball in which ended up in the back of the net. Kerri Hennessy made a brilliant penalty save but the second ball was turned into the back of the net.
A positive response saw Ballymac register another point. A free kick won by Emma Daly was nicely taken by Úna Kerins. The halftime score was 2-7 to 0-06
The first point of the second half came from a right footed shot from Kate Collins with yet another positive purple patch for Ballymac. Two more point were added by Ballymac to lessen the score but it was quickly responded with by a goal for Abbeydorney.
Eve Creedon made an excellent run and slotted it into the bottom left hand corner to bring Ballymac right back into the game. Abbeydorney scored a goal which was cancelled out by a thunderbolt of a goal by Sarah Scanlon shortly after. After a couple of attacks the game finished with the score line of 7-13 to 2-9.
Minor Boys
Division 2 Semi final Central Region U17 Competition
Ballymacelligott v John Mitchel’s.at home in Ballymac on last Tuesday at 7.30pm
Well done to our minor team on a comprehensive victory this evening in Ballymac against John Mitchels to qualify for the Division 2 Central Region Final. A special well done to our under 15 boys who played this evening and to Gearoid Coughlan on making his debut for the club.
Division 2 Final Central Region U17 Competition
Our Minor Boys will play Na Fianna tomorrow night at 7pm, game will be played in Cromane GAA Field
Under 15 boys
U15 D10 semifinal AET
Dr Crokes 9-10(37)
Ballymac 7-14(35)
A fantastic game of football by both teams, end to end stuff.
A last minute goal earned the home team the win.
Outstanding Ballymac, we will be back!
Best of luck to Crokes in the final.
Under 13 Boys
On Monday 14th May u13 Blue played Moyvane B at home. Before the game started, there was a minute’s silence for Eileen Sugrue of Kielduff (u13 player Jake Sugrue’s grandmother). Eileen was a great supporter of Ballymac GAA down through the years and will be sadly missed.
Our game finished with a win for Ballymac (2-8 to 1-7).
Ballymac u13 boys div 5 played Finuge away today Sunday . It wasn’t a good day. Finuge won 1-12 to Ballymac 1-2.
We play Kenmare at home next Sunday at 6.30.
Academy
This week our U7’s travelled to Brosna for their first Go Games of the year. Great fun was had by all. A huge thanks goes to Brosna for hosting us, our coaches for organising such a large group so expertly and to our players who represented our Club so brilliantly.
Healthy Club
A morning of sunshine, scones and fruit after Academy, Sun 19th May. €450 was raised for Childline Charity. Comhgairdeachas to all involved. #healthyclub
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday 13th May, the Lotto draw took place live from the clubrooms with Cat McGuillicuddy, Tina Donnelly O’Connor and helpers. Sean Hennessy was on camera. The Healthy Club committee is holding a Childline Breakfast at 12noon next Sunday 19th May (after Academy). All donations to this worthy cause on the day.
The Numbers drawn were : 7,11,18,21
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7700. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Pat McCarthy, Caherciveen (Q.P)
€20.00 – Anna Marie Griffin, (Q.P)
€20.00 – John Moriarty, Knockavinane, c/o Gene O’Keeffe.
Next Jackpot is €7,800 and the draw will take place on Monday 20th May 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar and Restaurant. The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.com
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.
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 6
Ballymacelligott 1-10
Dr Crokes 4-12
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: 4th May 2024
Round 6 of the County League was a welcome return to our home ground for our senior team and supporters. The opposition was top of the table Dr. Crokes who proved why they were top of the table with a decisive win in Ballymacelligott on Saturday evening.
The crucial score in the game proved to be a second goal conceded by Ballymacelligott just before halftime. Up to that point, Ballymac were losing by two points and doing well.
It was a lovely evening for football in Ballymacelligott on Saturday evening, and it was a privilege, for us to welcome Patrick O’Sullivan, The Chairman of the Kerry County Committee to our home ground.
Dr Crokes took the lead, which they never lost, with two points from Cian McMahon and Micheal Burns. Ballymac’s first point came from Daire Keane and this was immediately followed by a goal from Daithi Casey and a point from Mikey Casey for Dr Crokes.
The Ballymac lads recovered well from this setback and Brian Lonergan scored a point and helped secure the ball and pass to Niall Collins who scored the home side’s third point. Aidan Breen added another point for Ballymac.
Micheal Burns and Mikey Casey added two for Crokes. With seventeen minutes gone Dr Crokes were leading 1-5 to 0-4.
Darragh Regan and Aidan Breen scored two more points for Ballymac. Michael Burns added one for Dr Crokes.
Two more points, from Aidan Breen and Michael Herlihy and there were just two points between the teams. In the 29th minute, Dr Crokes scored that crucial goal that came from a free taken by Micheal Burns.
Half Time Score: Ballymacelligott 0-8 Dr Crokes 2-07.
Dr Crokes took the momentum from the first half and added 2 goals and three points to the scoreboard before Ballymac scored their first point twenty minutes into the half from Vinnie Horan.
This period saw Dr Crokes at their best with superb passing and accuracy at every level. Ballymac went on to score another point and a goal from Captain Vinnie Horan. Dr Crokes added two more points before the final whistle.
Full-Time Score: Ballymacelligott 1-10 Dr Crokes 4-12
Despite losing the game there were some great individual performances from our players, Sean Rice and Cian Counihan in the backs, and Vinnie Horan, Brian Lonergan, and Daragh Regan in the forwards.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Sean Rice, Brian Cassidy, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Eoin Creedon, Adam Sheehy, Michéal Reidy, Aidan Breen (0-3), Niall Collins (0-1), Vinnie Horan (Capt) (1-2) Michael Herlihy (0-1), Darragh Regan(0-1), Brian Lonergan (0-1), Daire Keane (0-1)
We wish Tadhg Brick, Donal Daly and Cathal Dunne speedy recoveries from their injuries.
We wish to thank our supporters and the Dr Crokes supporters who contributed to our lotto on Saturday evening. We value your support.
Senior Ladies
Hard Luck to the Senior Ladies on their loss to Castleisland Desmonds today.
Huge Congratulations to our own Roisin Rahilly on her Championship Debut for the Kerry Senior Ladies in Sunday’s win versus Waterford.
Well Done to Roisin we are all so proud of you and thank you to all those who have coached and supported Roisin over her formative years in the club from Academy all the way to Senior. We would also like to wish her a speedy recovery from her hamstring injury.
Minor Ladies
Our Minor Girls qualified for the Division One semi final following a draw away to Cromane
Final score Cromane 3-12 Ballymac 4-9.
Best Wishes to our Minor Ladies in their Division 1 County League Semi Final in Ballymac Tuesday night at 7pm versus Red Hot favourites Castleisland Desmonds.
Under 16 girls
Our U16’s take on Beale in North Kerry League on Wednesday Evening in Ballymac at 7pm.
Under 15 girls
Best Wishes to our U15 Ladies playing in Feile tomorrow evening in John Mitchels on Bank Holiday Monday.
Minor Boys
Last Tuesday evening was great occasion for club minor player Jack Joy who made his competitive county minor debut against Cork in the Munster Minor Championship. Jack contributed very well to help get Kerry over the line chipping in with a very important point in the second half.
It was also a great honour for his family and the club where his football journey began. We wish Jack and Eoin Moriarty, who is also on the panel, the very best of luck in season ahead. Best of luck this week as he is named on team who play Tipperary in Semple Stadium in Thurles.
Micheal Quirke and Eoghan Joy
Under 16 Boys
Well done to Micheal Quirke and Eoghan Joy who played with North Kerry on Sat
Jack Collins Darragh Mc Mahon
Under 15 boys
Well done to Jack Collins and Darragh McMahon who both played their part in the Kerry North u15 victory over Meath in Moneygall on Sat
Under 13 Boys
U13 Ballymac v Legion Sunday the 12th @ 18.45
Ballymac blue v Moyvane B Tuesday 14 @18.30.
Under 11 boys
Our under 11 boys played Laune Rangers on Thursday in the next round of the Go Games.
Well done to everyone some great games were played.
Academy
We had great numbers on Sunday morning, thanks for understanding the time change due to the Senior Ladies game
New starters or returning players always welcome at our Academy.
Mothers and Others
Our Mothers and Others are braving the pitch again this coming Tuesday 7th at 7pm! All are welcome to come and try a few basic skills and have some fun. Absolutely no previous GAA experience needed! Just over 25 years of age and open to meeting new people in a healthy environment. See ye at the training Pitch
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 29th April, Veronica O’Donnell and Maureen O’Shea conducted the lotto draw at our club rooms in Arrabella. The Numbers drawn were 19,23,26 and 30.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7500.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
Next week’s Jackpot is €7600 and the draw will take place on Monday 6th May 2024.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking 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 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.
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.
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
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:
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 4
Ballymacelligott 1-16 Spa Killarney 0-13
Venue: John Mitchel’s GAA Ground Date: 21st April 2024
We in Ballymac GAA wish to extend our Thanks to the John Mitchel’s GAA Committee, which facilitated our game in Ballyseedy.
We are very grateful for the facilities. It was great to see Michéal Reidy back from an injury he sustained last September and showing his everlasting passion for the game.
Spa and Ballymacelligott were level on three points each in this fourth-round clash. Both teams had lost a game, drew one, and won one. There was a lot to play for. They played in ideal playing and weather conditions.
Both teams gave their best in an earnest, energetic, and entertaining game. Ballymac held their own when down to fourteen players for the last ten minutes of the first half. and a goal from Brian Lonergan nine minutes into the second half gave Ballymacelligott that extra push to finish well and secure the two vital points.
The game opened with two points from Spa quickly followed by two for the home side from Vinnie Horan from a free and Donal Daly. Spa added two more from frees taken by Evan Cronin.
Spa were pressing hard and had two great goal chances saved by Christy Leen in the Ballymac Goal and another save within a minute by full-back Daniel O’Shea. Daire Keane and Evan Cronin added one each for their teams.
Daniel O’Shea added a point and Ballymac were reduced to 14 when Seán Rice was shown a black card. Daire Keane scored a point followed by four in a row from Spa. Captain Vinnie Horan scored the last point of the half, from a free just before the half-time whistle.
Half Time Score: Ballymacelligott 0-6 Spa Killarney 0-8
Ballymacelligott back on the pitch with fifteen players were the first to settle and Vinnie Horan scored two points, one from a 45 and one from a free. Ballymac were level 0-8 each. Cian Tobin for Spa and Donal Daly exchanged points.
Then Daire Keane kicked a ball that looked like it was not going to make it over the bar when Brian Lonergan popped up and helped it into the net.
Ballymac were a goal ahead. Evan Cronin from Spa scored a point from a free, and Aidan Breen did likewise for Ballymac. Evan Cronin added another for Spa from a free and this left Ballymac in the lead by two points with fourteen minutes left.
Daire Keane scored a point from a class pass from Niall Collins. Ballymac notched up three more from Daire Keane, Donal Daly, and Daire Keane again.
Evan Cronin added another for Spa from a free. Donal Daly scored Ballymac’s two last points with Spa scoring their last point in between Donal’s points.
This was another industrious performance from our Senior Team with inspirational performances from Daniel O’Shea, Eoin Creedon, Seán Rice, Daire Keane, Brian Lonergan, Cian Counihan, Donal Daly and Vinnie Horan,
We wish a speedy recovery to Cathal Dunne who got injured at training during the week.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Sean Rice, Daniel O’Shea (0-1) Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Tadhg Brick, Eoin Creedon,Shane Gilroy, Aidan Breen (0-1) , Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan (Capt) (0-4) Micheál Reidy, Daire Keane (0-5) Brian Lonergan, (1-0) , Donal Daly (0-5)
Substitutes Used: Niall Collins, Brian Cassidy, Darragh Regan and Michael Herlihy.
We play Dingle in Dingle next weekend. Watch Social Media pages for full details.
The Credit Union SFL Div 6A Round 4
Ballymacelligott 2-16 Beaufort 3-09
Venue: Beaufort Date: 20th April 24
Beaufort came into this game on top of the Div 6B table. Ballymacelligott had a point to prove after a tough outing two weeks ago v Dr Crokes.
Conditions were perfect and both teams played great football to make it a competitive and enjoyable game.
Darragh Regan opened the scoring in the first half for Ballymac followed by a point from Beaufort. Two more points from Skye Lynch and Maurice O’Connell followed for Ballymac. Beaufort added another. Cathal Culloty intercepted a ball, passed to Michael Herlihy who delivered a great ball to Darragh Regan who found the back of the net for Ballymac. Another turnover by Ciaran Brosnan, great teamwork and passing and resulted in another goal from Darragh Regan. With eighteen minutes gone, Ballymac were in the lead 0-3 to 2-03.
Despite being two goals down, the Beaufort team showed their grit and scored a goal and a point within three minutes. The last three points of the half came from Darragh Regan, Skye Lynch, and Michael Herlihy for Ballymac.
The Half Time score was: Beaufort 1-04 Ballymacelligott 2-06
The second half was a cracker of a half with a further two goals and 15 points scored. Neither side was willing to relent and kept up the pace right to the final whistle.
Beaufort opened the scoring with a point. Then came a perfect point from Shane McGillicuddy, both himself and Maurice O’Connell worked the ball up the pitch and Shane made no mistake. Beaufort then scored their second goal of the game. The margin narrowed to a two-point lead for Ballymac.
Sean Rice and Maurice O’Connell scored two points from play, and Beaufort added another. Skye Lynch intercepted a great ball and made a great run passed to Shane McGillicuddy who passed to Michael Herlihy and Ballymac once again had a four-point lead with fifteen minutes left. The next point of the game came from an exquisite shot from Michéal Savage. However, the next three minutes were all Beaufort who scored a Goal and a point and looked determined to win the game.
Nevertheless, The Ballymac side were resolute and kept going. Points from Skye Lynch and Michael Herlihy gave Ballymac a three-point lead. Both teams scored another two points. Ballymac scores coming from Michael Herlihy and Maurice O’Connell.
There is great credit to the squad of players, who came back from a tough game two weeks ago and defeated top-of-the-table Beaufort. Over time good communication and understanding have developed between the players.
It was teamwork at its best with Shane McGillicuddy having a superb game and involved in almost all the scores. Darragh Regan, Skye Lynch, Cathal White, and Cathal Culloty never gave up and it made a difference to the final result.
Full Time: Beaufort 3-09 Ballymacelligott 2-16
Team and scorers: Padráig Laide, Ciarán Brosnan, Cian Godley, Jonathan Brick, Andy Rogers, Brian Cassidy (0-1), Cathal White, Cathal Culloty, Skye Lynch(0-3), Michael Herlihy(0-4), Shane McGillicuddy(0-1), Darragh Regan (2-2), Barry Lyons (Capt), Jack Tobin, Maurice O’Connell(0-3).
Subs Used: Seán Rice (0-1), Jamie Burke, Michéal Savage (0-1), Conor Brick, and Brian Godley
We wish Ciarán Brosnan a speedy recovery having to come off injured early in the game.
The next game is V Kenmare at home. The time, date, and venue to be confirmed.
Congratulations
Huge congratulations to Dan and DD O’Rahilly and their entire family on their great win on Saturday night in the Con and Annie Kirby memorial Championship with their greyhound Knockeen Dazzler.
Senior Ladies
Great Performance by our Senior Ladies Team, in the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup Division 2 Round 3. They fought right to the end, going down by 2-12 to 1-9.
Squad as follows. Robyn White, Kerry Hennessy, Niamh Rahilly, Claire Kenny, Grainne Galvin, Una Kerins Morrissey, Emma Daly, Aishling O’Connell, Ellie McElligott, Rachel Creedon, Roisin Rahilly, Lisa Curran, Tina Quinn, Ella Quirke, Kate O’Connor, Ciara Kerins.
Minor Ladies
Well done to our Minor Ladies who followed up their victory in Round One with another win this evening in Milltown in Division One of the Co League against MKL Gaels on a scoreline of 5-11 to 2-11.
Well done to Jamie Lee O’Connor and her teammates on the Kerry U16 team who beat cork today after extra time in the Munster LGFA U16 championship Final
Under 14 ladies
Commiserations to our U14 Ladies On their loss to a very strong Fossa side, in their Round 1, Division 4 County League game.
Under 16 Ladies
Best of Luck to our U16’s v Knock/Brosna tomorrow night at 7pm in Knocknagoshel.
Minor Boys
Ballymacelligott GAA v Laune Rangers GAA – Minor – Div 2 Final
Ballymacelligott GAA 2-13 (19)
Laune Rangers GAA 3-13 (22)
Our Minor team played Laune Rangers on a dry & at times blustery evening in Austin Stack Park on Tuesday evening last, the 16th of April, in the County League, Division 2 decider.
In the first half, it was our lads who dominated the ball with some fine fielding & turnovers which provided the platform for some sustained Ballymac attacks. Scores from Jack Joy, Ciarán O’Connell, Michael Quirke & Gearoid Healy ensured Ballymac had a strong opening period.
However, Laune Rangers tagged on two late scores to slightly narrow their deficit, with a half time score of Ballymac 0-12 Laune Rangers 0-6.
The second period commenced with the Killorglin men in the ascendancy where they continued to erode our advantage with some fine scores. However, it was Jack Joy with an incisive, fast paced run who found the bottom left hand corner of the net with his right foot to help raise our challenge.
From here, it was Laune Rangers who responded with two goals of their own to give them the advantage. In a further twist, despite this setback, Ballymac would go on to find the net again with a pass from Jack Joy to Ciarán O’Connell who finished well with a bullet to the near post.
The game was very much in the melting pot at this point but, it was Laune Rangers who managed to find the net again with a fine finish to give the opposition the crucial advantage going into the final stages. Our lads never gave up however, it proved just out of reach with Laune Rangers coming out the victors by that third goal.
The disappointment was felt by players, management and all those from the club in attendance however, credit must be given to our lads for staying in it when the tide was very much against us at times in the second half.
They showed great resilience. We had some fine performances, despite the disappointing defeat with Sam Slattery, Eoghan Joy, Patrick Reidy & Conal Savage doing well defensively, Eoin Moriarty winning some vital possession in the middle of the field & with Jack Joy & Ciarán O’Connell impressing up front.
With the Central Region & Club championship ahead, there will, we hope, be better days for this group of young men, who, as always, represent the club with professionalism & distinction.
Finally, we congratulate and wish the very best of luck to Jack Joy and Eoin Moriarty on their selection to the Kerry Minor panel for 2024. It is a huge honour for themselves, their families and the club. The future is most certainly bright. Ballymac Abu!
First round of Division 1 of the Minor Central Region tomorrow Monday evening away to Austin Stacks @ 6pm.
Under 15 boys
U15 Boys Results
Both u15As and Bs suffered 2 losses this week.
Our Bs went down to Glenbeigh/Cromane.
Our As suffered a heavy defeat to Finuge.
Next up are Stacks and Glenflesk.
Under 13 Boys
U13 boys were in Spa. Killarney on Friday evening for 2 games. The B’s played well and won their game. The A team played well in patches but unfortunately ended up on the losing side. We play Legion this evening at 6pm.
Under 11 boys
Our under 11 boys played Na Gaeil on Sunday morning in the next round of the Go Games.
Well done to everyone some great games were played.
Under 9 Boys
Our U9 boys played their first Go Game in Listowel Thursday evening. All the boys got plenty of playing with 3 games each. Great effort put in by all the lads. Thanks to Listowel for hosting. Next up Ardfert away Thursday evening 6pm
Lotto
On Tuesday 16th April Maureen O’Shea and Eamon Moriarty conducted the lotto draw (for Monday 15th April) live from Ballymacelligott GAA Club Rooms.
The Numbers drawn were: 5, 12, 19 & 24. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7300 Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Pat McCarthy, Gleenisk, Kells purchased in The Halfway Shop
€20.00 -Padraig McGillicuddy C/O Paula Silles
€20.00 – Joanne Long. Online Entry.
Next week’s Jackpot is €7400.00 and the draw will take place on Monday 22nd April at 7.45pm live from our club rooms.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking 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’Riadas Bar. Simply 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.
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 4
Our Seniors will play round 4 of county League next weekend. We will play Spa Killarney. Keep an eye on social media pages for further details.
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Senior Ladies
Our Senior Ladies travelled to Finuge on Sunday afternoon to take on Finuge/St Senan’s in Round Two of the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup.
The home side opened the scoring with a point, but Ballymac proceeded to dominate the remainder of the half and at the midway point led on a 4-6 to 0-2 scoreline.
By half time we had extended the lead 5-8 to 0-3. Roisin Rahilly (3) and Kate Collins (2) our goal scorers.
Finuge/St Senan’s came more into the game in second half and outscored us, however our excellent first half performance ensured victory on a 5-12 to 1-8 scoreline.
Team Kerry Hennessey, Claire Kenny, Niamh Rahilly, Anna Collins, Emma Daly, Una Morrissey, Grainne Galvin, Ashling O Connell, Ellie McElligott, Lisa Curran (0-1), Sarah Scanlon, Kate Collins (2-6), Tina Quinn, Roisin Rahilly (3-3), Ella Quirke (0-2)
Subs Laura Kelly, Aoife Galvin, Robyn White, Aoibheann Broderick.
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Minor Ladies
Ballymacelligott LGFA v Glenflesk LGFA
On a very heavy Glenflesk pitch, our Minor Ladies played their first game of the season. Wearing our change strip of yellow as it was our home game and Glenflesk play in similar colours, we were very slow to start and found ourselves 1-4 to a solitary Kate Collins point down at the end of the first quarter.
The Glenflesk goal coming from a penalty. From here though the Ballymac ladies went on to 1-4 without conceding a score to lead by a point after 24 minutes of play. Our goal coming from Rachel Creedon, with points from Jill Quirke, Anna Collins and two more from Kate, including one handpassed point.
Glenflesk were able to stem the Ballymac tide with a fine point, but Rachel Creedon notched two more goals to claim a first half hat-trick, the second after an exquisite 45’ ball/move that completely opened up the Glenflesk defence. However Glenflesk scored a breakaway goal right on halftime to leave the score 2-6 to 3-5, in favour of Ballymac, at the short whistle.
The second half began with a point for Glenflesk, leaving just the minimum between the sides. Then came the key moment that changed the game, Glenflesk were awarded a penalty…. Goalkeeper Aoibhinn Broderick stood tall and made a great save to deny Glenflesk.
After that Glenflesk only scored one more point to the Ballymac ladies 2-5. With a superb second half defensive performance from Jamie Lee O’Connor, Laura Kelly, Anna Collins, Sarah O’Rourke, and Maire Culloty, with another couple of good saves from Aoibhinn, midfield now dominated by Sarah Scanlon and Rachel Griffin, Ballymac really turned the screws on Glenflesk.
Scores coming from Sarah Scanlon with 1 goal and two frees, another goal from Anna Collins, 2 more points from Kate Collins and a second point for Jill Quirke. The hard work done by Emma Daly and Michelle O’Connor was vital to our cause and made a number of the scores for their fellow forwards.
Squad as follows, Aoibhinn Broderick, Jamie Lee O’Connor, Laura Kelly, Anna Collins, Sarah O’Rourke, Maire Culloty, Rachel Griffin, Sarah Scanlon, Rachel Creedon, Emma Daly, Kate Collins, Michelle O’Connor and Jill Quirke.
Our Next Game is Tuesday 16th April. Please Come and support the ladies.
Well Done
Well done to Kate and Anna Collins who were part of the Kerry Ladies Minor Panel who played Clare in Round 5 of Munster Minor Championship.
Kerry 3-15 Clare 1-10
Minor Boys
Rathmore GAA v Ballymacelligott GAA – Minor – Div 2 Semi-Final
Rathmore GAA 2-5 (11)
Ballymac GAA 2-11 (17)
Our Minor team played Rathmore on a damp, blustery evening in Rathmore GAA grounds on Monday, 8th of April in the semi-final of Division 2 of the county league.
In the first half, both sides went at it in a nip and tuck affair, and it was the home side who hit the back of the net first to really bring the game to life.
However, Ballymac also looked very threatening going forward with a goal line clearance saving the day for the home side. Both Jack Joy & Michael Quirke kept the scoreline ticking over but it was the clinical Jack Joy who eventually found the back of the net with a fine finish into the bottom right corner. Ballymac lead at Half Time 1-07 to 1-02.
The second period continued to be a physical battle in tough under foot conditions. Both sides got an additional goal with Jack Joy converting from the penalty spot for the visitors.
The imposing full forward Luke Griffin also got on the scoresheet in the second period. After a bruising encounter, we came away with the victory on a final scoreline of Rathmore 2-5 Ballymac 2-11.
A Notable mention goes to Jack Joy who had 2-8 points in the finish. Also, great performances from Eoin Moriarty in the middle of the field with midfield partner Stephen Turner and our full back Eoghan Joy who helped neutralise Rathmore’s full forward.
This win sets up a County Final with Laune Rangers. Please keep an eye on our social media channels over the coming days with further details.
Jack Joy (2-8) Michael Quirke (0-2) Luke Griffin (0-1)
The Minor Boys will play County League Final against Laune Rangers on Tuesday at 7pm in Austin Stacks Park.
All support welcome.
Under 13 Boys
Well done to our U13 boys who played Rathmore on Sunday 14th. It was a first win for these boys with a score of 5-4 to 2-7.
We play Spa next Friday at 7 o’clock.
Under 11 boys
Our under 11 boys played Firies in the first round of the Go Games.
Well done to everyone some great games were played.
Academy
Academy will continue in MTU next Sunday keep an eye on social media for updates.
Lotto
On Monday 8th April, the Lotto draw took place live from the clubrooms with Joanne Long and Maureen O’Shea on camera.
The Numbers drawn were : 2, 10, 16, 20
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7200. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Fionnan Fitzgerald, Ballymac
€20.00 – Ann, Richard and Amanda O’Connor c/o O’Riadas (Q.P)
€20.00 – Brendan Falvey Snr, c/o Maureen O’Shea
Next Jackpot is €7,300 and the draw will take place on Monday 15th April 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar and Restaurant. The closing time for paper entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.ie
Two gifted goals to the opposition and too many wides cost Ballymacelligott the game played in Rathmore on Sunday.
The game opened with a point from Rathmore. Shortly after Cian Counihan gave an accurate pass to Donal Daly who scored a goal. Ballymac failed to capitalise on this momentum and Rathmore scored the next two points. Vinnie Horan scored a point from a free which was the fifth score of the game.
The next Ballymac score was another point from a free from The Ballymac Captain in the 20th minute of the game. In between Rathmore scored two goals and a point. Rathmore were in the lead by double scores after 21 minutes of play. Rathmore added another point.
Two great saves by the Rathmore goalkeeper in the 23rd and 32nd minute of the half left Ballymacelligott with a lot of work to do in the second half.
Half Time Score: Rathmore 2-05 Ballymacelligott 1-2
Rathmore opened the scoring in the second half with a point. Vinnie Horan scored a point in the 6th minute. The next score- a point- came from Rathmore halfway through the half. Aidan Breen scored a point from a free.
Rathmore scored another point and a great save from their goalkeeper left the score 2-08 to 1-04 with 8 minutes left. Aidan Breen (F) and Vinnie Horan for Ballymac scored the last two points of the game.
This was a hard game with some tough tackling. Rathmore were shown 7 yellow cards and Ballymac 3. Daire Keane, Cathal Dunne, Vinnie Horan, and Tadhg Brick were outstanding for the Ballymac team. They will rue those ten wides (Rathmore 4).
Then it has not been an easy season for our players with our home pitch closed. Training has been sporadic and very little ball played. To their credit, they battle on.
The next game is in two weeks V Spa Killarney.
Half Time Score: Rathmore 2-08 Ballymacelligott 1-6
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Seán Rice, Darragh Sweeney, Daniel O’Shea, Tadhg Brick, Cathal Dunne, Aidan Breen, Brian Lonergan, Cian Counihan, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan (Capt) Daire Keane (0-), Donal Daly and Niall Collins.
We wish Josh O’Keeffe a speedy recovery following an injury in the warm-up to the game on Sunday.
Substitutes Used: Michael Herlihy, Brian Cassidy, and Maurice O’Connell.
The Credit Union SFL Div 6A Round 3
Ballymacelligott 1-4
Dr Crokes 6-11
Venue: Dr Crokes Date: 5th April 24
Ballymac GAA wishes to thank Dr Crokes for facilitating our home game on Friday evening.
This was a tough game in tough weather conditions on Friday night. It has already been a tough season for our players who have had no pitch to play on and have trained in various places with very little ball work since the start of the season.
There is great credit due to all the players who turn up for training week in and week out and also turn up for games at the weekend.
Ballymac started well with three great attacks. Two wides followed by a point from Darragh Regan opened the scoring for Ballymac. Dr Crokes notched up two points but for a great save by Conor Martin in goal -things could have been worse.
After fifteen minutes of play, the score was Dr Crokes 0-4 to Ballymac 0-1. Dr Crokes dominated after scoring a goal in the eighteenth minute and adding two more goals and a point before Ballymac reduced the margin with points from Michael Herlihy, Shane McGillicuddy, and Skye Lynch.
The Half Time score was: Ballymacelligott 0-4 Dr Crokes 3-07
Darragh Regan scored Ballymac’s only goal, and Dr Crokes went on to win the game to add two points to their County League tally of four.
Full-Time score was: Ballymacelligott 1-4 Dr Crokes 6-11
The margin of defeat exceeded the expectation based on the previous form of these two teams.
Coming into this game, the only yardstick we had to gauge how this game would go, was that both teams had played Spa in earlier rounds. Spa defeated Ballymac by a point and Dr Crokes won their game by three points.
Our players battled hard, blocked well, and overall played well.
We wish James Kenny a speedy recovery from his injury in the first half of the game.
Team and scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Jonathan Brick, Eoin Culloty, Cathal White, Andy Rogers, Jamie Burke, Skye Lynch (0-1) Brian Cassidy, Maurice O’Connell, Michael Herlihy (0-1), Darragh Regan (1-1), Barry Lyons (Capt), Shane McGillicuddy (0-1), and Micheál Savage
Subs Used: Cathal Culloty, Eoghan Leahy, Conor Brick, Brian Godley and James Kenny.
Congratulations
We salute the TLI Group (Kerry) team who won the All-Ireland Inter-Firm Junior Football Final last night for the first time. Many Congratulations to our two club stalwarts who were involved with the team: -senior Selector/Goalie Padraig Laide and Senior Selector Tony Silles. It was a sweet win after a thrilling victory 1-12 over Alexion 0-14 at UL. TLI’s first ever All Ireland Title!
Minor Ladies
Our Minor Ladies start County League this week
Round One Co League Division One
away to Glenflesk Tuesday evening next 7pm.
Good luck to team and management led by Jimmy Scanlon.
U16 Ladies
North Kerry League Division Four
Finuge/St Senans v Ballymac in Finuge Monday evening 7pm.
Best wishes to manager Liam Sweeney and team in this competition.
Minor Boys
Minor boys are through to the Semi-Final of Division 2 of Keane’s Supervalu Minor County League, congratulations to the players and their management team.
Semi-final: Monday 8th April
Venue: Rathmore at 6.30pm
All support would be welcome, best of luck lads.
Under 15 Boys
Our U15 boys played Churchill in Round 2 of their County League, game was played in Churchill.
Result: Ballymac 1-10 Churchill 1-10
Well done to players and management
Academy
Academy will continue in MTU next Sunday keep an eye on social media for updates
Health and Wellbeing
Kerry County Council & KWD County Clean Up was due to take place this Saturday 6th April but was cancelled due to the storm.
This will continue next weekend.
Please support this valuable effort to keep Ballymacelligott clean. Bags and bibs can be collected from the Half Way
Many thanks to Thomas and staff for organising this.
Lotto
On Monday 1st April, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Sheila McCarthy and Oonagh O’Rahilly.
The Numbers drawn were: 11, 16, 23, 29
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7100. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Roland Rogers, Annual Ticket
€20.00 – Muireann Deane, Coolinadeed
€20.00 – Joanne Long, Kielduff
Next Jackpot is €7,200 and the draw will take place on Monday 8th April 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar and Restaurant. The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.ie
Our Senior Men had two good results this weekend. Our Division 1 Team drew with Milltown in Caherslee and our Div6 B team defeated John Mitchels in John Mitchels. Match reports below
Next weekend both teams are out again: Dates and Venues to be confirmed.
We wish both sets of teams and Management every success.
Credit Union SFL Division 1
Venue: Bishop Moynihan/Tim Linehan Park (Rathmore), (Round 3), Rathmore V Ballymacelligott
Credit Union SFL Division 6
Ballymacelligott V Dr. Crocks
Senior Men’s SFL Match Reports
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 2
Ballymacelligott 1-08 Milltown/Castlemaine 1-08
Venue: Caherslee Date: 30th March 24
We in Ballymac GAA wish to extend our Thanks to Joe Wallace & The Caherslee Committee who facilitated our game in Caherslee GAA Grounds on Saturday evening last. Despite the atrocious weather the pitch and surrounds were in good condition thanks to Joe and his team.
Aidan Breen’s majestic goal from a free, minutes into the second half was one of the highlights of this game. Another feature of the game was watching Eoin Creedon coming out from the back line with the ball. Time and time again he cleared the ball to safety.
Dara Sweeney opened the scoring with a point from play for Ballymac. Milltown replied with three from play from Dara Hogan, Sean Hogan, and Gavin Horan. Ballymac Captain Vinnie Horan added a point from play.
Tadhg Brick broke down a fine ball and passed it to Daniel O’Shea who gave a great pass to Aidan Breen who added another point for Ballymac.
Daire Keane and Sean Hogan added one each for their respective sides before Aidan Breen pointed from a free following a foul on Daire Keane. The score was 0-5 to 0-4 halfway through the half.
Things stagnated for Ballymac after another minute when Cathal Moriarty for the Mid-Kerry side worked his way past three defenders and scored a goal.
Milltown was in the lead and added another point in the 21st minute of the half. In this quarter Ballymac had four wides and this left the Half-time score with the Milltown in the lead by three points.
Half Time Score: Ballymacelligott 0-5 Milltown/Castlemaine 1-5
The second half opened with a sublime goal from Aidan Breen. Aidan took a free and it curled into the goal-a once-in-a-season goal to witness that inspired the team and warmed the Ballymac supporters! A foul on Donal Daly close to the goal gave Aidan Breen another point from the resulting free.
Ballymac now had a point lead six minutes into the second half. Cathal Moriarty leveled the game with a fine point from play 11 minutes into the half. Ballymac went into the lead again when Vinnie Horan won a ball and scored a point. Within a minute Dara Hogan had scored a point from a free and Milltown were level.
Aidan Breen scored Ballymac’s last game point from a free following a foul on the Ballymac Captain. Dara Hogan leveled again from a free and this was the game’s final score. There was plenty of action left after that last score 21 minutes into the half but neither team got that coveted last point to win the game. The game ended in a draw.
This was a solid performance from the team with Vinnie Horan, and Aidan Breen outstanding in the forwards as were Tadhg Brick and Eoin Creedon in defense.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Eoin Creedon, Darragh Sweeney(0-1),, Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea, Tadhg Brick, Cathal Dunne, Aidan Breen (1-4), Brian Lonergan, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan (Capt)(0-2) Daire Keane (0-1), Dara Regan, Donal Daly, and Niall Collins.
Substitutes Used: Maurice O’Connell and Michael Herlihy.
The Credit Union SFL Div 6B Round 2
Ballymacelligott 3-10 John Mitchels 2-11
Venue: Spa Date: 24th March 24
Ballymac GAA appreciates and wishes to thank John Mitchel’s Club for facilitating our game last Saturday evening. At scáth a cheile a mhaireann na daoine.
The difference at the end of the game, was a goal from Conor Brick, the thirteen score of the game in the last ten minutes that made the difference. Very little separated the teams who scored thirteen scores each and Ballymac’s win by two points gave them their first two points in the County League.
The game’s first two points came from frees, Ted Fitzgerald’s for Mitchel’s, and Michael Herlihy for Ballymac. Shane McGillicuddy fired a strong shot past Mitchel’s goalkeeper and within a few minutes Sky Lynch had turned over a ball and passed it to Michael Herlihy who added another goal for Ballymac.
Mitchel’s scored a point. Following great work by Brian Cassidy, Shane Gilroy added one for Ballymac, Brian Costello scored a point from a free for Mitchel’s followed by another point and a goal from the Tralee side. The last two scores, before halftime, were points by Skye Lynch and Mike Hoare
The Half Time score was: Ballymac 2-04 John Mitchel’s 1-03
Peter Murphy started the second half for John Mitchel’s and made an immediate impact for the Tralee side who scored a goal from a pass from his superb pass. Michéal Savage scored a point for Ballymac as did Peter Murphy for Mitchels, Skye Lynch caught the kick-out and passed the ball to Barry Lyons who passed it back to Skye who scored a point. Brian Costello added one for Mitchels. John Mitchel’s scored three points on the trot two from Peter Murphy and they were in the lead by two points.
Mike Hoare added a point, John Mitchel added one—Maurice O’Connell for Ballymac, and Peter Murphy from Mitchels traded points. Things went well for Ballymac with Conor Brick scoring that all-important goal followed by points from Michéal Savage. Peter Murphy scored the last point of the game before the whistle blew.
Full-Time score was: Ballymac 3-10 John Mitchel’s 2-11
This was another solid performance from a team that is improving every day. Every player was involved in the game and individually had an important effect on the final result. Conor Martin making his debut in goals in the SFL did well as did Ciarán Brosnan and Cian Godley in the backs. In the forwards: Skye Lynch, Shane Gilroy, Mike Hoare, and Shane McGillicuddy performed well
Team and scorers: Conor Martin, Ciarán Brosnan, Cian Godley, Jonathan Brick, Cathal White, Brian Cassidy, Skye Lynch (0-2), Shane Gilroy (0-1), Barry Lyons (Capt) Michael Herlihy (1-1), Andy Rogers, Mike Hoare (0-3), Shane McGillicuddy( 1-0), and Jamie Burke.
Subs Used: Michéal Savage (0-2), Maurice O’Connell (0-1), Conor Brick (1-0), Brian Godley and James Carmody.
under 15 team
Under 15 Boys
On Wed’s last our u15 boys opened their county league campaign away to Dr Crokes. The weather threatened to call it off, and after some over and back, eventually the fixture went ahead.
We really struggled for the 1st 20 mins. But from then on, we showed huge improvement in every aspect of our play.
However, Crokes were more efficient in front of goals and gained the victory by the narrowest of margins, on a final score of
Ballymac 2-4
Dr Crokes 0-11
Next up is Churchill
under 11 team
Under 11s Boys
Our Yellow and Blue u 11 teams played St Pats Blennerville in the Tralee / St Brendan’s go games league on Thursday evening. Thanks to all for coming and supporting the Boys.
We play Ardfert this week. Well done to all .
under 11 team
Academy
Academy will continue in MTU next Sunday keep an eye on social media for updates
Lotto
On Monday 25th March, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Angela Lenihan and Oonagh O’Rahilly.
The Numbers drawn were : 4, 7, 23, 32
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7000. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Teresa Lonergan , Annual Ticket
€20.00 – The Fitzgerald Family, Waterville, Online purchase
€20.00 – Wesley Maher, Online purchase
Next Jackpot is €7,100 and the draw will take place on Monday 1stth April 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar and Restaurant. The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.ie
The first game of the County League always generates excitement. Despite the poor weather and playing conditions this year was no exception. This first-round game’s second half was thrilling and heart-stopping. Ballymac led from ten minutes into the half and with grit and determination held on to win by a point.
Killarney Legion had two points on the scoreboard before Donal Daly scored Ballymac’s first point after eight minutes of play.
After fifteen minutes of play, Vinnie Horan and Daire Keane added two to give Ballymac a one-point lead.
Darragh Lyne and Ryan O’Grady added two for Legion before Vinnie Horan scored the last point of the half. Both sets of players made the best of the underfoot conditions and we were not expecting the exciting second half they served up.
Half Time Score: Killarney Legion 0-4 Ballymacelligott 0-4.
Ryan O’Grady scored the first point of the half for Legion. Vinnie Horan shot a great ball passed the keeper and almost immediately Daire Keane added a point. It was looking good for the Ballymac side. Ryan O’Grady then scored a goal for the Killarney side and after five minutes of dramatic play, the teams were level at 1-5 apiece.
The Ballymac lads were not rattled and kept driving scoring three points in a row from Vinnie Horan, Daire Keane, and Aidan Breen. Conor Keane came on for Legion and scored a point. With fifteen minutes left, Ballymac was in the lead 1-6 to 1-8.
Legion narrowed the lead with a point from Conor Keane. After great work by Darragh Regan intercepting a Legion run Vinnie Horan scored a point, followed by another from Aidan Breen.
Ballymac’s three-point lead was brought down to one by a point each from Legions Eoghan O’Sullivan and Finbarr Murphy.
From Christy Leen in goals, all players including the two substitutes played their part in grinding out this hard-fought win. It was a great team effort, and that strong team camaraderie was critical to the win tonight.
Team and Scorers:
1. Christy Leen 2. Eoin Creedon 3. Darragh Sweeney 4. Josh O’Keeffe 5. Cathal Dunne 6. Tadhg Brick 7. Daniel O’Shea 8. Tómas O’Connor 9. Brian Lonergan 10. Darragh Broderick 11. Vinnie Horan. (1-4) 12. Daire Keane (0-3) 13. Aidan Breen (0-2) 14. Dónal Daly 15. Adam Sheehy
Substitutes Used:
Darragh Regan and Shane Gilroy.
Manager: Ian Blake Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Pádraig Laide, Michael Broderick. Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary
The Credit Union SFL Div 6B Round 1
Spa Killarney 1-13 Ballymacelligott 0-15
Venue: Spa Date: 24th March 24
2024 is the first time that Ballymacelligott Club had two teams playing in the same season in the County Senior Football League.
Today we fielded a team in Div 6A having fielded a team in Division 1 last night. The players wearing the Ballymac Jersey today were a mixture of minor players from the past two years and seasoned players.
Michéal Savage made his debut with the senior team. Our Club has been in existence for over 100 years, and it is a proud weekend for us all.
Players, mentors, and especially for everyone involved with all of these players, since they kicked their first ball at Under 6. They have all contributed to this day. These are the history makers.
A goal by Spa in the 16th Minute, against the run of play, brought them back into the game, and in the end, that goal was the difference.
Maurice O’Connell and Barry Lyons opened the scoring for Ballymac with two points. Spa replied with a point. Four points on the trot from Michael Herlihy, Cathal White, Michael Hoare, and Barry Lyons gave Ballymac a five-point lead.
David Spillane scored a point for Spa and shortly afterwards a high ball into the Ballymac goalmouth resulted in a goal for Spa.
Spa added another point and the teams were level. Michael Herlihy and Maurice O’Connell pointed from two frees. Spa replied with a point and added two more from David Spillane and Aidan Cronin before the halftime whistle.
Shane Gilroy opened the scoring in the second half with a fine point. Michael Herlihy added a point from a free.
Then he got a great ball from Sky Lynch and scored again. Spa reduced the lead by a point and would have had another goal but for the heroics of Pádraig Laide who saved a point-blank shot from David Spillane.
The teams were level again with fifteen minutes left when David Spillane scored a point for the Killarney side.
Michael Herlihy scored another point. Spa scored a point and Michéal Savage for Ballymac scored his first point in the Senior Football League. Spa scored another point from David Spillane.
Sky Lynch and Barry Lyons with a point each leveled the game again. Two more points from Spa before the final whistle gave them the victory.
It was a tough battle with both teams working hard. David Spillane, Donnagh Fahy, and Aidan Cronin were impressive for Spa.
Ballymac team were a credit to the club playing lovely football and working exceptionally hard for each other. Michael Herlihy, Maurice O’Connell, Cathal White, and Thespian Captain Barry Lyons were leaders on the field. We send our best wishes to Diarmuid Lynch who was injured for today’s game.
Final Score: Spa 1-14 Ballymacelligott 0-15.
Team and scorers: Pádraig Laide, Ciarán Brosnan, Cian Godley, Jonathan Brick, Jamie Burke, Andy Rogers, Cathal White (0-1), Shane Gilroy (0-1), Skye Lynch (0-1), Mike Hoare(0-1), Michael Herlihy(0-6), Barry Lyons (0-3) (Captain), Maurice O’Connell (0-1), Shane McGillycuddy and Jack Tobin. Subs Used: Michéal Savage (0-1), Conor Brick, Brian Godley, Cathal Culloty and Eoghan Leahy.
Senior Ladies
Credit Union Donal Curtin Round 1
Ballymacelligott LGFA v Clounmacon Moyvane
This Sunday our Ladies Senior Team travelled out to Knockanure GAA to take on a fully loaded Clounmacon Moyvane team on their home patch. The game was played in atrocious conditions with the rain incessant making handling extremely tough.
After 15 minutes the scores stood at 3 points (Ellie McElliogott, Jill Quirke and Kate Collins) to 3 points, then from a poor turnover when we had a player free out on the flank, Clounmacon Moyvane scored a fortuitous goal which changed the game.
We got hit for 1-2 very quickly after that leaving us 2-4 to 3 points down. Ellie scored another point to narrow the gap and leave the scores at 2-4 to 0-4.
We made a few positional changes at half time and with an improved defensive performance we finished the game 2-8 to 1-6, despite playing into a very forceful wind. The second half scores came from Aishling O’Connell with a goal and points from Roisin Rahilly and Kate Collins.
Squad is as follows Kerry Hennessy, Robyn White, Grainne Galvin, Niamh Rahilly, Anna Collins, Laura Kelly, Una Kerins Morrissey, Emily O’Brien, Aisling O’Connell, Roisin Rahilly, Ellie McElliogott, Kate Collins, Emma Daly, Tina Quinn and Jill Quirke.
Membership for This Year
Membership for Ballymac GAA Club for this year is now open and can only be paid online via our web site or via clubforce app. Paying online avoids club members handling money and keeping money to lodge to the bank.
It gives transparency and accountability to the membership payments. It is vital that all players pay membership so that all players are covered for insurance. ALL MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR PAYMENT.
There is an instalment arrangement in place for families who wish to avail of this opportunity.
You can pay membership on our web site www.ballymacgaa.com or Membership can also be paid via The Clubforce App and full data is here:
How do I download Clubforce app?
If you have an iPhone, go here to download the Clubforce app from the iTunes store or if you have an Android phone, go here to download from the Google Play Store. We thank you all in advance for paying membership.
Under 13 Boys
U13 boys played Mitchel’s under lights on Fri 22nd March in Tralee Town League
The boys played well but lost 5-15 to 3-9.
They played in the County League div3 on Sunday against Moyvane in Knockanure
(score 3-10, Moyvane to 2-8 Ballymac)
This coming Friday we are back training on the astro in Castleisland at 8pm.
Academy
We welcomed back our eager Academy players today at the MTU Astro Pitch. Just a reminder that there will be no Academy next Sunday as MTU is closed
For any information or if you are in a position to help out contact any of the following:
Coiste na nÓg Chairperson
Kieran Savage 0872221720
Vice Chairperson
Darragh Stack 0877177016
Coaching Officer
Jeff Griffin 0872424959
Childrens Officer
Joanne Long 0876744334
Well Done
Well done to CBS The Green on their win over St. Patricks Secondary School in The Munster A u17 Frewen Cup Final on Wednesday
We had 8 players playing on the day, Stephen Turner, Eoin Moriarty, Maritin McKivergen, Michael Quirke and John Leen for The Green, Ciarán o Connell, Padraig Reidy and Gearoid Healy for St Pat’s
Its great to see so many of our players playing at such a high level with school teams.
Well done also to our very own Cian Harris who played in Goals over the weekend for the Kerry Minor Hurling team.
Well done to the Ballymac Drama Group on another amazing production
Scor
Scór na bPaistí Final: CONGRATULATIONS to our Rince Foirne team Aoife Amelie Cáit Clíona Kate Méabh Natalia & Sophia. The team gave an outstanding performance and were deservingly named County Champions in the final at the Tinteán Theatre over the weekend.
Congratulations also to Clara Kate & Kate who gave a memorable performance in Solo Singing & Recitation.
In Scór Sinsir our club was well represented in solo singing & the quiz. Congratulations to Teresa, Des, John, Stuart & Mike. Ballymacelligott Abú
Health and Wellbeing
On Wednesday, 20th March, Ballymacelligott Healthy Club welcomed our first Movember ‘Ahead of the Game’ session with Martin & Conor, former Kerry intercounty hurlers. This session was held in conjunction with boys from our U15 football team.
This session was focused on building support mechanisms for the mental health and well-being of our young footballers. This youth session was followed by an adult session on mental health with parents, coaches, and officers.
Thank you to coaches and parents of our U15 boys team for supporting this session. Given the great response of participants to the sessions, Ballymac Healthy Club is open to facilitating further sessions for other underage players, male or female, aged between 12 – 17.
We also would be happy to support follow-up adult sessions. For further information, please contact Christina on 087 1811249.
Mothers and Others
Calling all ladies from Ballymac club, parish, and surrounds. It’s time to get fit while having a laugh! Come along to O’Brennan Hall any Tuesday in March at 7pm. Our Mothers and Others are kicking off the season with some indoor circuits! Bain triail as! Give it a go!
#womeninsportweek
#inspiringinclusion
#stronger together #healthyclub.
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949, Liz 087-9981834, or Tina 087 1811249
Lotto
On Monday 18th March 2024 Jer Lynch & Maureen O’Shea conducted the lotto draw online.
The Numbers drawn were: 4, 32, 7, 23.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €6900.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 Niall Gilroy: On-line purchase
€20.00 Patsy O’Rahilly seller Paula Silles.
€20.00 Daniel Riordan: On-line purchase
Next week’s Jackpot is €7,000 and the draw will take place on Monday 25th March.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here 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 euros into the envelope with your name and contact details. We will generate a quick pick of 3 lines for you! You will automatically be entered into the draw. It could not be easier!
The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Next weekend sees the start of the Senior Credit Union Senior Football League
Division 1 Round 1 sees us away to Killarney Legion Sat 23rd @ 5pm
Division 6B Round 1sees us away to Spa Killarney Sat 23rd @ 3pm
We have 2 Senior teams this year which is a great achievement and a testement to the love of football in Ballymac
Where possible please try to come and support our teams, here’s to a new season of football.
All details will be on our social meadia outlets during the week.
Membership for This Year
Membership for Ballymac GAA Club for this year is now open and can only be paid
on line via our web site or via clubforce app. Paying online avoids club members handing
money and keeping money to lodge to the bank. It gives transparency and accountability to
the membership payments. It is vital that all players pay membership so that all players
are covered for insurance. ALL MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR PAYMENT.
There is an instalment arrangement in place for families
who wish to avail of this opportunity.
You can pay membership on our web site www.ballymacgaa.com or Membership can also be paid via The Clubforce App and full data is here:
How do I download Clubforce app?
If you have an iPhone, go here to download the Clubforce app from the iTunes store or if you
have an Android phone, go here to download from the Google Play Store. We thank you all in advance for paying membership.
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Academy
Please keep an eye on social media during the week for details of academey
For any information or if you are in a position to help out contact any of the following:
Coiste na nÓg Chairperson
Kieran Savage 0872221720
Vice Chairperson
Darragh Stack 0877177016
Coaching Officer
Jeff Griffin 0872424959
Childrens Officer
Joanne Long 0876744334
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☘️☘️ St Patrick’s Day 2024☘️☘️
Our club members turned out in big numbers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Plenty of noise and colour was brought to the parade by our young club members. Well done to all.
Ballymac Abú
Hogan Cup Final
Hogan Cup Final : Omagh CBS 3-14 Mercy Mounthawk 0-11
Even though the result did not end in Mounthawks favour what an achievement to get to the final.
It was a great journey seeing them play against local rivials The Sem and The Green on their road to the final
Their never give up attitude and superb talent has given them, their school and all their clubs some great memories along the way.
Well done to their management team and thanks for the support they have given these young men.
Commiserations to club members Niall Collins , Skye Lynch , Micheal Savage and Tom Long
Best Wishes
Best wishes to St. Patricks Secondry School Castleisland and CBS The Green as the face each other in The Munster A u17 Frewen Cup Final on Wednesday
We have 8 players playing, Ciarán o Connell, Padraig Reidy and Gearoid Healy for St Pat’s and Stephen Turner, Eoin Moriarty, Maritin McKivergen, Michael Quirke and John Leen for The Green, best of luck to both teams and their Management teams, please check our social media for updates on the time and venue.
Scor
Lots of practice and lots of time being put in by our Scor team this week as they have the county final on this Saturday March 23rd at the Tintean Theatre Ballybunnion.
Best of luck and enjoy it
Health and Wellbeing
Movember Ahead of the Game in partnership with the GAA and GPA are running a youth mental health program. It teaches players, coaches, and volunteers to understand mental fitness and strengthen resilience. Players learn how to deal with challenges in both life and sport.
We will host this session on Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 8pm – 9pm with our U15 Boys. This is a 1-hour session led by 2 Kerry intercounty hurlers.
This session is also followed by a 45-minute workshop for parents, coaches & volunteers of this team and or other underage teams. This runs from 9pm.
Attendees are required to complete consent forms for both u15 attendees as well as adults- by March 14th.
Any queries, please feel free to contact Christina – 087 1811249.
First Aid Training
Míle buíochas do gach duine a thainig anocht chun an traenáil. We are very grateful to the coaches and mentors who attended Sports First Aid training on Tuesday night in our clubroom. The commitment of these volunteers ensures the ongoing wellbeing of ALL in our club and community. Missing from photo is Fiona O’Donoghue. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
Mothers and Others
Calling all ladies from Ballymac club, parish and surrounds. It’s time to get fit while having a laugh! Come along to O’Brennan Hall any Tuesday in March at 7pm. Our Mothers and Others are kicking off the season with some indoor circuits! Bain triail as! Give it a go!
#womeninsportweek
#inspiringinclusion
#stronger together #healthyclub.
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949, Liz 087-9981834 or Tina 087 1811249
Lotto
On Monday 11th March, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Angela Lenihan and Oonagh O’Rahilly.
The Numbers drawn were : 5, 8, 11, 31
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €6,800. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€20.00 – Tina O’Connor, Clonough, Castleisland (Quick Pick)
€20.00 – David O’Brien c/o O’Riadas (Quick Pick)
Next Jackpot is €6,900 and the draw will take place on Monday 18th March 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar and Restaurant. The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA on www.ballymacgaa.ie
Membership for Ballymac GAA Club for this year is now open and can only be paid on line via our web site or via clubforce app. Paying online avoids club members handing money and keeping money to lodge to the bank.
It gives transparency and accountability to the membership payments. It is vital that all players pay membership so that all players are covered for insurance. ALL MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR PAYMENT.
There is an instalment arrangement in place for families who wish to avail of this opportunity.
You can pay membership on our web site www.ballymacgaa.com or Membership can also be paid via The Clubforce App and full data is here:
How do I download Clubforce app?
If you have an iPhone, go here to download the Clubforce app from the iTunes store or if you
have an Android phone, go here to download from the Google Play Store. We thank you all in advance for paying membership.
Academy
We had a great turn out for our introduction day for our newbies attending academy this year, this morning. Coiste na nÓg chairperson Kieran Savage welcomed everyone and outlined the workings of the academy each Sunday morning for all present. Looks like Academy will be a hive of activity this year, delighted to have lots of new families joining for the first time.
For any information or if you are in a position to help out contact any of the following:
Coiste na nÓg Chairperson
Kieran Savage 0872221720
Vice Chairperson
Darragh Stack 0877177016
Coaching Officer
Jeff Griffin 0872424959
Childrens Officer
Joanne Long 0876744334
Sunday 17th March 2024
The whole club will be invited to join in the St Patricks Day Parade in Tralee keep an eye on social media during the week when the details of the parade will be posted
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Mercy Mounthawk senior team and management who have made it to All-Ireland Hogan Cup, which will be played on the 16th March in Croke Park. Special word to our Lads Niall Collins, Skye Lynch, Micheal Savage and Tom Long. Enjoy the whole experience and everyone in Ballymac will be cheering ye on.
Congratulations
Congratulations and well done to Robyn White and the MTU ladies football team on winning the Giles Cup during the week.
Well done also to all at St Patricks School Castleisland who are through to the final of the Frewen Cup the Munster A under 17 competition
Scor
Competitors representing Ballymac Gaa had plenty to smile about last night at Scor na bPastai – when the results came through we were awarded the best overall club
including 4 – 1st , and 2 -2nd
Here’s to the county final on March 23rd at the Tintean Theatre Ballybunnion
Health and Wellbeing
Movember Ahead of the Game in partnership with the GAA and GPA are running a youth mental health program. It teaches players, coaches, and volunteers to understand mental fitness and strengthen resilience. Players learn how to deal with challenges in both life and sport.
We will host this session on Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 8pm – 9pm with our U15 Boys. This is a 1-hour session led by 2 Kerry intercounty hurlers.
This session is also followed by a 45-minute workshop for parents, coaches & volunteers of this team and or other underage teams. This runs from 9pm.
Attendees are required to complete consent forms for both u15 attendees as well as adults- by March 14th.
Any queries, please feel free to contact Christina – 087 1811249.
First Aid Training
Sports Aid Training will take place in the clubroom thus Tuesday 12th at 7pm. Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 to book your place. Open to club members.
OPEN TO ALL IN OUR CLUB AND COMMUNITY WITH AN INTEREST IN MENTAL HEALTH
Our training in Mental Health Peer-Support creates a compassionate network within a club and a community. Our training transcends traditional boundaries, breaking down the stigma associated with mental health discussions. The benefits are profound and far-reaching. Trained peer-supporters are attuned to subtle shifts in their community’s well-being. This heightened awareness fosters a culture of genuine care and concern.
No funding is necessary to do our training. We offer it free to all club, association and community volunteers in a drive to encourage people to take on this vital role within their own club, and help bring Peer-Support to the heart of communities as a critical part of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Course: Cycle Against Suicide Mental Health Peer Support (Buddy) Training
or online at www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/register-to-become-community-buddy/
Mothers and Others
Calling all ladies from Ballymac club, parish and surrounds. It’s time to get fit while having a laugh! Come along to O’Brennan Hall any Tuesday in March at 7pm. Our Mothers and Others are kicking off the season with some indoor circuits! Bain triail as! Give it a go!
#womeninsportweek
#inspiringinclusion
#stronger together #healthyclub.
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949, Liz 087-9981834 or Tina 087 1811249
Lotto
On Monday 4th March, the Lotto draw took place online with Clubforce in the presence of Stephen O’Brien and Oonagh O’Rahilly.
The Numbers drawn were : 7, 16, 18, 27
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €6,700. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Sinead Deutrom, Ballyheigue
€20.00 – Therese Baily Ballymac c/o Paula Silles
€20.00 – David Slattery, Caherbreagh c/o Paula Silles
Next Jackpot is €6,800 and the draw will take place on Monday 11th March 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riadas Bar and C.A Galvin Ltd. The closing time for entries will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw. Your continued support is very much appreciated for the day to day running costs of our club.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here www.ballymacgaa.ie
