SENIORS
On Sunday next, our Senior Team travel to Portmagee to take on Skellig Rangers in Round 4 of the Co. League. Throw in for this game is 2.00pm.
Having won 2 of their first three games hopefully the lads can collect 2 more valuable Co. League points.
JUNIORS
Our Juniors came away from Ballydonoghue empty handed on Friday evening last when they went down to the local side on a scoreline of 2-8 0 – 7.
They play their next game in this competition on Friday evening next at 7.30pm when we welcome Churchill to Ballymac.
ASHLING O’CONNELL
Congratulations to Ashling O’Connell and her Kerry Team mates on their victory over Tipperary in Mallow on Saturday evening last. Ashling was introduced as a substitute in the course of the game and played her part in a fantastic Kerry victory.
Many of the U14 Ballymac Girls team travelled to support Ashling and her team mates on the day.
Many thanks to team mentor Kieran Savage and Nora Curran for organising the bus.
RECYCLING DRIVE
Recycling Drive: Ballymacelligott GAA are holding a recycling drive on Saturday 11th June 11am to 2pm and Sunday 12th June 11am to 2pm.
We can accept items such as men and women’s clothing, children’s clothing, curtains, towels, soft toys, shoes, handbags, belts, laptops, mobile phones etc. We cannot accept dirty or wet clothing, mats/carpets, duvets, pillows or books.
On June 24th, 25th & 26th our club will be hosting 3 visiting teams from Fethard Co. Tipperary, Dunshaughlin Co. Meath & Boston North East USA for Féile 2016. All proceeds raised from this recycling drive goes towards supporting Féile 2016 in Ballymacelligott. Please Support Generously!!
ERIC MASON MEMORIAL BLITZ
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 . 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.
CUL CAMP 2016
The Cul Camp in Ballymacelligott this year will take place between the 25th of July and the 29th of July from 10.00am – 2.30pm daily. Bookings can be made at the following URL. www.gaa.ie/ kelloggsculcamps. FREE JERSEY, TRAINING TOP & BACK PACK!!
LOTTO
The lotto was held in Ballygarry House on the 23rd May for a lotto jackpot of €3,000. Numbers drawn were 2,5,10,13. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips.
1. Kathleen Keane, c/o Tom Leen
2. Joanne Long, Tylough
3. Dave Slattery, Caherbreagh
4. Myles Sheehan, Maglass
5. The Silles Family, Corraghlea
Sellers Prize : Tom Leen.
The lotto now stands at €3100 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com
BALLYMAC COMMUNITY ALERT
Ballymacelligott Community Alert Group: There will be a Community Alert Group Meeting on Wednesday June 8th at 8pm in St. Brendan’s Hall Ballydwyer. We will also be looking at the issue of setting up a Cardiac Response Group in Ballymacelligott so Everybody is very welcome to this meeting!!
YOUNG PRIEST SOCIETY
St. Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society: The Society is holding its Annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, June 25th 2016. The Bus leaves Ballydwyer Creamery at 6.40am, The Earl of Desmond Hotel at 6.45am, Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church Tralee at 6.55am & Listowel square at 7.20am. Contact June Fitzgerald at 066-7137236 for further details.
SYMAPTHY
The Club would like to extend its sympathy to the West Family Gortatlea on the recent death of Arthur West.