Ballymacelligott GAA club notes Sunday 18th June 2023
By Joanne Long PRO
Fixtures
Up to date fixture list are posted on social media on Monday mornings
Please note that all fixtures can be changed so check our media outlets for notice of changes.
Senior Team
The Credit Union Senior Football League
Division 1 Round 10
We will play our last home game of the county league at home next weekend when we will welcome Gneeveguilla to Ballymac.
A big home support would be great more details on social media during the week.
Development team
Our development team headed down to Kenmare on Saturday evening, well done to all players, last nights result means we qualify for Shield final
Final score: Ballymac 2-13 Kenmare 4-6
Senior Ladies
Our Senior Ladies will begin their County League competition this Monday 19th June as they play Legion away at 7.30pm. All support welcome, best of luck ladies and management
Coiste na nÓg
U15 Boys
This week we wished Jackson Brosnan the very best of luck as he was competing with his horse Bitcoin in Hagen in Germany as part of an Irish Squad in the future champions.
This is a huge achievement for Jackson well done from all in Ballymac
U13 Boys
On a fine sunny day, the Ballymac boys took on Fossa in the U13 County Final. From the throw in Fossa took an early lead. The Ballymac boys dug deep and kept in touch with the opposition, trailing by only 3 points at half time.
The second half saw Fossa increase the pressure going further ahead but some excellent goal keeping by Jack Lynch kept us in the game. The Ballymac lads were unlucky not to score 3 goals throughout the game due to excellent goalkeeping by the opposing no.1. Excellent play from so many of our lads saw the Ballymac boys dominate for a period of the game. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough and at the final whistle Fossa came out on top on a score line of 3.13 to 1.11, a scoreline that doesn’t reflect the determination and hard work put in by all on the team.
Many thanks to Eimear Galvin of CA Galvin for sponsoring new tops for the boys ahead of their final, your support is very much appreciated.
This week’s fixtures Ballymac u13 blue team provisional down to play St Pats in Tralee town league at home this Thursday June 22nd @ 6.30, also our under 13 blue team again provisional due to play Ardfert again at home Sunday next June 26th at 7pm
U12 Ladies
Fixture this week; u12 ladies play at home on Tuesday vs Firies @ 6.30pm
U9 Boys
U9 boys travelled to Kerins O’ Rahilly’s on Thursday evening playing 3 go games. Thanks to all the parents who attended and to Kerins O’Rahillys for a great evening.
Academy
Academy had to be cancelled this Sunday due to the awful rain, see you all next week.
Health & Wellbeing
SafeTALK training this week
A few more participants, 5 or 6, are needed for the safeTALK Suicide alertness
training for Everyone’ to go ahead next Wednesday, 21st in Austin Stack Park, Tralee from 6.30pm to 10pm
It qualifies as a healthy Club initiative for Clubs in Healthy Club 5.
It would be appreciated if you or any of your Club members would be free to do it on Wednesday.
Registration for the training is online only and can be done here: https://bookwhen.com/suicideprevention-trainingkerry
Mothers and Others
A fabulous day of fun and football was enjoyed at Mallow on Saturday 17th June 2023 for the Munster Mother & Others Blitz. Ballymac ladies showcased their sporting prowess with super performances against clubs from Cork and Limerick. The torrential downpour didn’t dampen spirits with the ladies playing a blinder in the final games of the day. Special thanks to Oonagh O’Rahilly for organising this outing on behalf of the team and keeping the team sheltered on the day with her super planning. Well done to all. We will continue with training every Tuesday at 7pm at the training field. All welcome.
Little Stars
‘Little Stars’ is an inclusive GAA initiative for all children aged 5-12 years who may feel more supported in smaller groups. We facilitate fun and sociable games in a structured environment suited to the child’s needs.
We hope to begin a 4 week programme, on Sunday mornings, starting July 9th at our main pitch. For more information or to book a place contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Lotto
On Monday 12th of June, Oonagh O Rahilly and Angela Lenihan conducted the lotto draw online. The Numbers drawn were: 2, 15, 18, 24. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €3,100.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – David Slattery, c/o Paula Silles, Ballymac
€20.00 – Donal Rahilly, Ballymac
€20.00 – Eimir Moriarty, Rathanny.
Next week’s Jackpot is €3,200 and the draw will take place on Monday 19th June. 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, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O Riada’s Bar, C.A. Galvin Ltd and Clifford Tractor Parts. Simply pop 5euro 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.