Primary Games
Well done, and congratulations to Conor Mangan, our U14 player who represented Kerry in the primary games. Conor played at half time in the Munster senior men’s semi-final Kerry v Clare last Saturday in Ennis.
North Kerry U16’s
Ballymac v Ballyduff
With the fine weather with us we took to the field yesterday evening against Ballyduff in our third round fixture.
The game certainly turned out to be a game of two halves with Ballymac getting the upper hand in the first half to lead 4-09 to 1-02, some fantastic football being played by our girls with solid defending , strong running throughout and great finishing.
Credit to Ballyduff who upped the ante in the second half and tested our girls We kept the scoreboard tipping over to finish the game on a scoreline of 4-16 to 5-05.
Special mention to U14 players who took part Doireann, Leah , Aisling , Sadie and Aimee who showed great spirit and perseverance and gave a great account of themselves Team E.Lynch , H .O’Rahilly, G . Kelly , N. Turner , E. Burke , M. Murphy (0-01) , L. Murphy M.O’Connell (Capt) (1-02) A. O’Keffee ,F.McCarthy (1-01), H.O’Neill (1-04) A.Savage (0-02) T.Slattery 0-02) , A.Greer (0-01) , A.Roche (1-03) Subs D.Broderick
Co. League U14 Boys – Round 4, Division
Ballymac 5-10 Beale 5-10
On a dry but windy evening in Ballymac, the home side made full use of the breeze in the first half and got off to a flying start. Ballymac played some fantastic football early on, with strong running, sharp attacking, and excellent finishing. Their work rate on Beale’s kick-outs paid off, creating plenty of scoring opportunities.
Despite Ballymac’s dominance, Beale remained dangerous on the break and kept the scoreboard ticking over with a few well-taken scores. At half-time, Ballymac led on a scoreline of 4-6 to 3-1.
Ballymac started the second half brightly as well, adding a goal and a point to extend their lead. However, the momentum began to shift. A black card proved costly, and Beale gradually worked their way back into the game.
As the half wore on, Ballymac began to tire around midfield, struggling to win and retain possession. This left the defence under sustained pressure. Even so, Ballymac battled hard and still held a two-point lead with just two minutes remaining.
A couple of decisions didn’t go their way late on, and Beale capitalised to level the game. On another day, the result might have been different.
This is one that may feel like it got away, but huge credit goes to the Ballymac players. Their determination and effort were clear throughout, and there are plenty of positives to take. It’s all part of the learning process — onwards and upwards.
Central Division Minor League
Churchill 1-11 Ballymac 3-11
Goals from Mike Quirke [2] and Séadna O Brien saw Ballymac overcome the stern challenge of Churchill in the Central Region Minor Div 1 League game in Churchill .
A rather sluggish opening 10 minutes saw Ballymac fall 1-03 to 0-01 behind but as soon as our lads got a grip of proceedings at midfield, they proceeded to eat into the lead and eventually led 1-07 to 1-03 at half-time.
A blistering start to the second half saw Ballymac extend their lead with Sean Martin, Graham Hill and Eoghan Joy all scoring points.
Ryan Burke along with Pádraig Reidy and Cian Gilroy controlled the tempo of the game in the middle third. Our defensive unit were solid throughout with Jamie Tarrant, Roy Horgan, Jackson Brosnan and in particular Gearóid Joy all excelling.
Both keepers Kyron Boyle [ first half ] and John Leen [ second half ] were composed in goals. Young Eric Quirke acquitted himself very well as did Shane Cassidy and Fionn Enright. So it’s two wins from two in the Central Region and we now play John Mitchels in Round 3 this coming Monday evening. Well done to all involved.
U10 Boys
Our U10 finally kicked off their Go Games season when we hosted Beaufort on Thursday 23rd. We had 23 players tog out. We played 3 games and all players played every minute of each game. Very good performance by all the lads.
Central Region Division 2 Round 4 U16s
John Mitchels 1-14 v Ballymac 4-09
Played on a lovely evening but in testing conditions due to a strong wind, Ballymac emerged as deserving winners after an entertaining and hard-fought encounter.
Ballymac faced into the breeze in the first half but made a blistering start. They took control early on when Jamie Harrington found the net in just the 3rd minute, setting the tone for what was to come.
This was quickly followed by a point from Flynn Boyle, as Ballymac looked sharp and composed despite the difficult conditions.
Their dominance continued midway through the half when Flynn Boyle struck for a second goal, pushing Ballymac into a commanding lead of 2-01 to 0-01.
John Mitchels responded well and began to chip away at the deficit with a series of points, but Ballymac kept the scoreboard ticking over through Patrick Lee and two fine efforts from Rory O’Connor.
By halftime, and having played against the strong breeze, Ballymac held a 2-04 to 0-08 advantage — a position that reflected both their clinical finishing and resilience.
With the wind now at their backs, Ballymac would have hoped to push on, but it was John Mitchels who started the second half the brighter. They surged back into the game and had drawn level by the 33rd minute, putting Ballymac under real pressure.
However, Ballymac responded well. Flynn Boyle edged them back in front on 35 minutes before a crucial moment followed shortly after, as Harvey Leen finished expertly to the net for Ballymac’s third goal.
The game’s next key score arrived in the 43rd minute when Boyle once again showed his quality, splitting the posts from distance for an excellent two-pointer to stretch the lead to three.
John Mitchels refused to back down and struck for a goal of their own in the 50th minute to level matters once again.
But Ballymac’s response was immediate and decisive — Eric Quirke calmly restored their lead with a well-taken point, before Jack Hobbert effectively sealed the result with Ballymac’s fourth goal soon after.
From there to the final whistle, Ballymac maintained control and saw the game out confidently, running out 4-09 to 1-14 winners.
There were strong performances throughout the Ballymac side, with Gearoid Joy, Daniel Moriarty, and Adrian O’Connor particularly notable for their tireless work rate and commitment over the course of the game.
Overall, it was a very positive team performance from Ballymac in challenging conditions, though there will still be areas to improve on as the season progresses.
Scorers: Flynn Boyle (1-1-2), Jack Hobbert (1-00), Jamie Harrington (1-00), Harvey Lee (1-0), Rory O’connor (0-03), Patrick Leen (0-01) Eric Quirke (0-01)
Minor Ladies County League Division 7 Rd 4
Ballymac v Spa
In the opening min it was Spa who took an early lead smashing home a goal from a fine build up. However it wasn’t long before we equalised with a goal from Michelle O Connor.
However with a few missed opportunities it was Spa who surged ahead to lead by 1-3 to 1-00. With a sense of purpose being led by the running of Eva Burke and Aideen Healy we drew level with points from Michelle O Connor and Alice Savage
With the game being played at a great tempo Spa went ahead further with two unanswered points. However Amy slotted over the bar to leave the margin to bare minimal at half time 1-04 to 1-5.
On resumption of the second half and the introduction of Jamie Lee , Holly and Andrea saw Ballymac take the game by the scruff of the neck, scoring 3-01 with Holly O Neill’s double goal strike leaving us comfortably ahead.
With Spa trying hard to get a breakthrough it was our backline that stood strong and repelled each attack, with Aiobhean Sheehan to the fore.
Club lotto
The Ballymacelligott GAA lotto draw took place online this evening.
The numbers drawn tonight are 16, 18, 27, and 30.
There was no winner of the jackpot of €15,000, and there was no winner of the €500. The lotto helps us develop our club facilities and training pitch.
Thank you to everyone who supports our weekly lotto. Your support helps fund our club and provides vital resources for our teams and players. If you are not already taking part, we would love to have every household involved as every ticket bought really does make a difference.
You can now purchase your ticket in advance, making it easier for households that wish to pool funds for a shared ticket. Full details, along with the link to buy, are included at the end of this newsletter
Help us fast forward our club development for all our players in particular our training pitch.
The next Jackpot is €15,000, and the draw will take place online next Friday, 1st May 2026. Your continued support is much appreciated.
