Ballymacelligott GAA club notes Sunday 31st July 2023
by Joanne Long PRO
Senior Men
Our Championship campaign is beginning soon keep an eye on social media for updates
Senior Ladies
Our Senior Ladies team guaranteed themselves a Division Two Donal Curtin semi final with a 1-10 to 1-4 home victory over ISG on Monday evening last.
We held a 0-6 to 0-2 scoreline lead at half time scores coming courtesy of two points each from Roisin Rahilly, Laura Sugrue and Kate Collins.
The situation could have been much different but for some excellent stops from County Minor panellist goalkeeper Kerry Hennessey which included a penalty save.
We continued to lead into the second half and the victory was sealed midway through the half when Kate Collins was at the end of a good passing move to apply an excellent finish to the Kenmare sides net.
ISG did score a late consolation but it was not enough to deny the home side a semifinal spot which takes place on Monday(31st) evening next at 7.30pm against Clounmacon/Moyvane in Clounmacon.
The Club has a big involvement in the forthcoming All-Ireland Ladies Minor B final between Kerry and Sligo with Donal Rahilly and Mike Broderick part of the management team while players, team captain Roisin Rahilly, Kerry Hennessey and Keelin Enright will hopefully be celebrating at the end of the game which takes place in Nenagh with a 2.30pm throw in.
All in Ballymac GAA wish our Clubmates the best of luck in this game
Ballymac Ladies Legends
On Friday in Croke Park the GPA Legends honoured the male and female County Captains from 1973. Ballymac. Players Siobhan Leen, Mary Twomey, Sheila Twomey, Bridget Leen and Marian O’Doherty were honoured as part of the nine in a row Kerry team that won All Irelands from 1982 to 1990. Bridget Leen was the Kerry Captain for the Centuary year in 1984. Marian Doherty Bowler 1982 and Siobhan Leen Twomey in 1985. Tony Riordan from Ballymac was a selector for all those years as well. Laochra Ballymac
County Senior Teams
Congratulations to the Kerry Ladies on a fantastic win on Saturday, we now look froward to the All-Ireland against Dublin
Hard luck to the Kerry Senior team on loosing out to Dublin yesterday, thank you all for a great year of football and we look forward to next year.
Minor Ladies
Best of luck to our Minor Ladies who are part of the U18B Championship final on Saturday , Roisin Rahilly, Keelin Enright and Kerry Hennessey and Donal Rahilly and Mike Broderick on the management team. They play Sligo in Nenagh @ 2.30pm We are all very proud of ye.
On Saturday August 5th Kerry take on Sligo in the Ladies All Ireland B Minor final in Nenagh at 2.30pm.
Ballymac are very proud to have Roisin Rahilly(captain), Kerry Hennessey and Keelin Enright on the panel, with Donal Rahilly and Mike Broderick as joint managers.
To show our support we intend to run a bus which will leave at 11.30am with a cost of €17, please note any u12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Anyone interested in travelling please contact Cat before 8pm on Monday next on 089 2104579.
Coiste na nÓg
U15 Boys
Division 1 Central Region away to Na Gael.
Na Gael 0-16
Ballymac 0-11
8 different scorers contributed to a good game of football that was hindered somewhat by a strong wind.
Ultimately though, we didn’t make enough use of the wind in the 1st half, and despite the gallant efforts of all our boys, victory was not to be had.
These boys are making big gains and continue to improve.
Great to see.
Scorers;
Michael Quirke 0-3, Graham West 0-2, Liam O’Rahilly 0-1, Sean Martin 0-1,
Eoghan Joy 0-1, Jack Collins 0-1, Conor McCarthy 0-1, Cian Gilroy 0-1
U12 Ladies
On Tuesday evening, we lost out to a better Rathmore side, in Rathmore.
For long periods, we were right up with our opponents, but they found the scores in the last quarter.
We had some fantastic individual performances, but on the night, the better team won.
Under 9 Boys
U9 boys played Rathmore Thursday evening. The boys showed great skills from the defenders all the way up to the forwards. Some great scores and block downs were a joy to watch. Thanks to Niall Collins for refereeing and to the parents for driving. Keep up the practice at home.
Academy
Academy was held on Friday evening, it was a sea of green and gold in support of our county teams, Cul Cam
Lotto
On Monday 24th July, Patrick Reidy, and Denis McMahon two of our U15 selectors and coaches conducted the lotto draw. They were joined by Eoin, a special guest and a big Ballymac and Kerry supporter from Chicago.
The Numbers drawn were 25, 12 13 & 29. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €3700.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
Patricia McDonnell – €30.00
Eoin Horgan – €20.00
and Patsy Dooley €20.00
All three are long-time supporters of our lotto and buy their tickets online. We thank you all for your support.
Next week’s Jackpot is €3800.00 and the draw will take place on Monday 31st July.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here
https://cdn.clubforce.com/localhome.asp?Clb=1&LL_ID=2258&PC=0
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O Shea . Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, CA Galvin and O Riadas Bar.
Simply pop €5.00 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.