Ballymacelligott GAA club notes Sunday 5th May 2024 (Scroll to the end for this weeks featured photos)
By Joanne Long PRO
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 6
Ballymacelligott 1-10 Dr Crokes 4-12
Venue: Ballymacelligott Date: 4th May 2024
Round 6 of the County League was a welcome return to our home ground for our senior team and supporters. The opposition was top of the table Dr. Crokes who proved why they were top of the table with a decisive win in Ballymacelligott on Saturday evening.
The crucial score in the game proved to be a second goal conceded by Ballymacelligott just before halftime. Up to that point, Ballymac were losing by two points and doing well.
It was a lovely evening for football in Ballymacelligott on Saturday evening, and it was a privilege, for us to welcome Patrick O’Sullivan, The Chairman of the Kerry County Committee to our home ground.
Dr Crokes took the lead, which they never lost, with two points from Cian McMahon and Micheal Burns. Ballymac’s first point came from Daire Keane and this was immediately followed by a goal from Daithi Casey and a point from Mikey Casey for Dr Crokes.
The Ballymac lads recovered well from this setback and Brian Lonergan scored a point and helped secure the ball and pass to Niall Collins who scored the home side’s third point. Aidan Breen added another point for Ballymac. Micheal Burns and Mikey Casey added two for Crokes. With seventeen minutes gone Dr Crokes were leading 1-5 to 0-4.
Darragh Regan and Aidan Breen scored two more points for Ballymac. Michael Burns added one for Dr Crokes. Two more points, from Aidan Breen and Michael Herlihy and there were just two points between the teams. In the 29th minute, Dr Crokes scored that crucial goal that came from a free taken by Micheal Burns.
Half Time Score: Ballymacelligott 0-8 Dr Crokes 2-07.
Dr Crokes took the momentum from the first half and added 2 goals and three points to the scoreboard before Ballymac scored their first point twenty minutes into the half from Vinnie Horan. This period saw Dr Crokes at their best with superb passing and accuracy at every level. Ballymac went on to score another point and a goal from Captain Vinnie Horan. Dr Crokes added two more points before the final whistle.
Full-Time Score: Ballymacelligott 1-10 Dr Crokes 4-12
Despite losing the game there were some great individual performances from our players, Sean Rice and Cian Counihan in the backs, and Vinnie Horan, Brian Lonergan, and Daragh Regan in the forwards.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Sean Rice, Brian Cassidy, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Counihan, Eoin Creedon, Adam Sheehy, Michéal Reidy, Aidan Breen (0-3), Niall Collins (0-1), Vinnie Horan (Capt) (1-2) Michael Herlihy (0-1), Darragh Regan(0-1), Brian Lonergan (0-1), Daire Keane (0-1)
Substitutes Used: Shane Gilroy, Maurice O’Connell, Cathal White, Skye Lynch, Jamie Burke.
We wish Tadhg Brick, Donal Daly and Cathal Dunne speedy recoveries from their injuries.
We wish to thank our supporters and the Dr Crokes supporters who contributed to our lotto on Saturday evening. We value your support.
Senior Ladies
Hard Luck to the Senior Ladies on their loss to Castleisland Desmonds today.
We wish to thank our supporters and the Desmonds supporters who contributed to our lotto on today Sunday 5th May. We value your support.
Huge Congratulations to our own Roisin Rahilly on her Championship Debut for the Kerry Senior Ladies in Sunday’s win versus Waterford. Well Done to Roisin we are all so proud of you and thank you to all those who have coached and supported Roisin over her formative years in the club from Academy all the way to Senior. We would also like to wish her a speedy recovery from her hamstring injury.
Minor Ladies
Our Minor Girls qualified for the Division One semi final following a draw away to Cromane
Final score Cromane 3-12 Ballymac 4-9.
Best Wishes to our Minor Ladies in their Division 1 County League Semi Final in Ballymac Tuesday night at 7pm versus Red Hot favourites Castleisland Desmonds.
Under 16 girls
Our U16’s take on Beale in North Kerry League on Wednesday Evening in Ballymac at 7pm.
Under 15 girls
Best Wishes to our U15 Ladies playing in Feile tomorrow evening in John Mitchels on Bank Holiday Monday.
Minor Boys
Last Tuesday evening was great occasion for club minor player Jack Joy who made his competitive county minor debut against Cork in the Munster Minor Championship. Jack contributed very well to help get Kerry over the line chipping in with a very important point in the second half. It was also a great honour for his family and the club where his football journey began. We wish Jack and Eoin Moriarty, who is also on the panel, the very best of luck in season ahead. Best of luck this week as he is named on team who play Tipperary in Semple Stadium in Thurles.
Under 16 Boys
Well done to Micheal Quirke and Eoghan Joy who played with North Kerry on Sat
Under 15 boys
Well done to Jack Collins and Darragh McMahon who both played their part in the Kerry North u15 victory over Meath in Moneygall on Sat
Under 13 Boys
U13 Ballymac v Legion Sunday the 12th @ 18.45
Ballymac blue v Moyvane B Tuesday 14 @18.30.
Under 11 boys
Our under 11 boys played Laune Rangers on Thursday in the next round of the Go Games.
Well done to everyone some great games were played.
Academy
We had great numbers on Sunday morning, thanks for understanding the time change due to the Senior Ladies game
New starters or returning players always welcome at our Academy.
Mothers and Others
Our Mothers and Others are braving the pitch again this coming Tuesday 7th at 7pm! All are welcome to come and try a few basic skills and have some fun. Absolutely no previous GAA experience needed! Just over 25 years of age and open to meeting new people in a healthy environment. See ye at the training Pitch
Swap Shop
Swap Shop open on Sundays during Academy time at the main field or in committee room (under the stand) depending on weather. This is an opportunity for you to bring any used but good quality GAA gear- Ballymacelligott or other for the shop. At present, we have a range of football boots from 3.5 to size 7s. We also have skins and other GAA tops. Come check out.
Lotto
On Monday 29th April, Veronica O’Donnell and Maureen O’Shea conducted the lotto draw at our club rooms in Arrabella. The Numbers drawn were 19,23,26 and 30.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7500.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00-Sinead Joy, Gortatlea-purchased ticket online.
€20.00 -Patrick Lynch. Kielduff Tralee purchased ticket online.
€20.00 -Larry Keane Ballydwyer purchased- ticket online.
Next week’s Jackpot is €7600 and the draw will take place on Monday 6th May 2024.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here
or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and Maureen O’Shea .
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop and O Riadas Bar.
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