ERIC MASON MEMORIAL BLITZ 2016
Last Saturday the 28th of May we had the fifth annual Eric Mason tournament which took place on a beautiful day for football. This tournament is in memory of Eric who was a keen footballer and passed to his eternal reward in 2011 at the age of 15 years.
Ballymac were joined on the day by Austin Stacks, Currow, Ardfert, Na Gaeil, and Castleisland Desmonds on the day. Some great football was played on the day which is a tribute to all the participating clubs.
Ballymac and Ardfert started the proceedings and after a good game Ballymac won on a score line by 3-8 to 2-3.
In the next match Currow got the better of Desmonds on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-8.
Currow also defeated Na Gaeil on a score line of 2-8 to 2-3 to win out their group.
Ballymac won a close encounter with Austin Stacks on a scoreline of 1-08 to 1-02 to win their group.
In the first semi-final between Ballymac and Castleisland Desmonds the home team started well but Desmonds led by the player of the tournament Tadhg O’Shea moved clear in the second half to win by five points.
In the second semi-final Austin Stacks and Currow played out a very entertaining game with Stacks narrowly coming out on top on a score line of 2-07 to 3-02.
The final pairing was now in place with Desmonds taking on Stacks. An excellent final ensued where neither side could be faulted for their endeavor. Austin Stacks put together some beautiful passages of play and at the final whistle they were the deserving winners on a score line of 5-06 to 1-04 to claim the cup.
Presentations were made by Adrian and Anna Mason to the Austin Stacks players, Castleisland Desmonds players, referees, and to the player of the tournament Tadgh O’Shea from Castleisland Desmonds.
Thanks to all the participating Clubs who contributed to a fantastic day of football. A special thanks to all involved within the club and the parish that helped make this a very successful tournament.