Ballymacelligott GAA Club Notes 19th February 2023
by Joanne Long PRO
Seniors
Tralee/St Brendan’s SFL Group B 2023
Round 2
Ballymac 2-15 St. Pat’s Blennerville 1-10
Snap shots of some of the positives from today: It was a great day for football. A Marvellous Pitch and Facilities in Ardfert Community Pitch. A great turnout from our players. Five of our last year’s minors wore the senior Jersey for the first-time including twins Aidan and Luke Horgan. It was a great team effort with seamless blending of the new and seasoned players. Plenty of supporters out to encourage the team and the new management team of Ian Blake, Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe and Pádraig Laide and physical Trainer Anthony O’Leary.
Thirteen minutes into the first half St Pats had three points on the scoreboard. It took Ballymac some time to settle playing against a stiff wind. Just at the end of the quarter Cathal Dunne gave a fine pass to Niall Collins who made no mistake and rattled the ball into the back of the net. The next score was another goal from Collins. A free, from a foul on Niall Collins, was pointed by Vinnie Horan. A very well-read interception by Diarmuid Galvin stopped a guaranteed score from St Pats. Ballymac had forced their way back into the game. Two more points followed from Daire Keane and Donal Daly. The Half Time score Ballymac 2-03 to St Pat’s 0-7.
The second half even with the wind could have been challenging for our team as we had lost Dan O’Shea to a second yellow just before half time. It was heartening to see the way they overcame this set back, set down to business and went on to win well. The senior players lead by example right through the game especially in the second half. This gave great confidence to the younger players. Five points from Vinnie Horan and three from young Donal Daly as well as points from Darragh Regan and Daire Keane ensured the points went to Ballymac.
Today was about playing and learning. There is a lot of work to do. However, it was really satisfying for all the Club Coaching Officers, our underage and The Development League mentors to see so many of our young players break in to the senior ranks not only this year but for the past few years. Ballymac Abú.
Final Score Ballymac 2-15 St. Pat’s Blennerville 1-10
Team and Scorers: Pádraig Laide, Dave Long, Dan O’Shea, Diarmuid Galvin, Dylan Dunne Moriarty, Michéal Reidy, Cian Counihan (0-1), Michael Herlihy, Cathal Dunne, Darragh Regan (0-1), Vinny Horan (0-6), Daire Keane (0-2), Niall Collins (2-0), Donal Daly (0-5), Josh O’Keeffe.
Subs Used: Conor Brick, Skye Lynch, Luke Horgan, Aidan Horgan and Barry Lyons.
Panel on the day: Cian Godley, Barry Lyons, Skye Lynch, Conor Brick, Brian Cassidy, Luke Horgan, Aidan Horgan, Sean Rice, James Kenny, Cathal Culloty and Jack Kavanagh,
Minors
Ballymac v Tarbert – Minor County League Div 2A – Round 1
Our Minor team played in the first round of the county league versus in Tarbert in blustery conditions on Saturday at home in Ballymac.
The opening half proved tough to convert scoring opportunities with clear cut chances few and far between in a highly physical encounter. The half time scoreline was Ballymac 1-01 Tarbert 0-02
In the second half, the visitors began to take control with some well taken scores in tough conditions. However, Ballymac did not throw in the towel looking to overcome a five-point deficit with 10 mins to go. Both teams converted penalties in the last minutes of the game, ours being converted by Jack Joy.
It was Tarbert who left with the two points on a final score Ballymac 2-02 Tarbert 1-10. Well done to our boys for the effort and application shown.
Ballymac Scór
Calling all dancers, singers, musicians, storytellers & quiz teams.
Ballymac GAA would love to see a strong entry again this year.
Scór na nÓg (U17)
District Finals Sunday 12th March 2023 Venue TBC
Scór na bPáistí Open to National School Children
District Finals Sunday 2nd April 2023 Venue TBC
Contact Josephine for more information 086 1607355
Membership
Membership for 2023 is now up for renewal
Membership can be paid in full or over 5 instalments, the link to Clubforce can be found on our website or Facebook page
Academy
The date is set Academy will return on 12th March 2023
We will have an information morning for our beginners at the pitch from 11 am-12pm on Sunday 5th March
Tell our young football stars to keep an eye out in school for our club reps that will be calling to have a chat with them
More info closer to the time
Health and Wellbeing
On Friday 24th February 2023, we are holding an Information Evening for young female players, focusing on the menstrual cycle and considerations in sport, facilitated by Roisin Rahilly and Dr. Sarah O’Neill
Venue: O’Brennan National School at 7pm
Survey
How can our Healthy Club at Ballymacelligott GAA support you? What do you want to see our Healthy Club engaging in? Here is your chance: only takes 5 minutes of your time but will have potentially far-reaching value for the health and wellbeing of our club, players, members, families, and wider Ballymacelligott community.
https://tinyurl.com/Healthy-Club-Survey-2023-24
Lotto
On Monday 13/02/2023, Kevin Leen assisted by Laura Sugrue (Ballymac Minor Ladies) and Conor conducted the lotto draw.
The Numbers drawn were: 1, 10, 12, 29
Congratulations to John O Rourke who had the 4 numbers and is this week’s Jackpot winner €.1500
Next week’s Jackpot is €1500 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday,
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be bought on line https://cdn.clubforce.com/results.asp?Clb=1&LL_ID=2258&PC=0
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Maureen O’Shea and The Half Way Shop.
The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
Why not try “3 for a fiver” this week? It could be your lucky week, while supporting Ballymac Gaa, your local club.
