Central Region Minor League
Division 2 Semi-Final
Ballymacelligottt 4-10 Ardfert 1-11 (15-05-23)
Our Minor team played in the semi-final of the Central Region Division 2 competition in glorious early summer conditions in our home pitch on Monday Evening, May 15th.
In the first half, it was clear that the Ballymac boys were focused with some great football on display at times.
A low bullet of a shot to the bottom right corner by the powerful Shane Gilroy set the boys on our way early on.
Jack Joy also put away a well converted shot from the penalty spot.
At Half Time: Ballymac led the visitors by 2-05 to 0-4
To the great credit of our lads, they continued with the same energy and stylish football that the home support had been treated to in the opening 30 minutes of football.
To Ardfert’s credit, they rallied somewhat but were never close enough to threaten our lads.
Further goals from Shane Gilroy & Jack Joy helped seal the deal for the home side.
A Special message of distinction must go to our man between the sticks Cian Harris who put his body on the line literally with outstanding saves.
This victory ensures our boys qualify for the Div 2 Central Region final. Details to be confirmed later. Congratulations to them on a fine performance.
Jack Joy (2-02), Shane Gilroy (2-01) Jamie Burke (0-03), Eoin Moriarty (0-03) Cathal White (0-01)
Central Region Minor League
Div 1B:Round 3
Laune Rangers 3-13-Ballymacelligott 1-5 (10-05-23)
Our Minor team played their third game in the GAA Minor Central Region against Laune Rangers on Wednesday Eve, May 10th.
In the first half, it was the hosts who took superiority on proceedings with a string of scores including two goals. Ballymac came back with some scores of our own but were behind at Half Time 3-5 to 0-3.
Despite an uphill struggle, our boys fought resolutely.
A goal from the ever-resourceful Jack Joy brought some respectability to the scoreline but it was not to be for our lads on the night.
Jack Joy (1-00), Micheal Savage (0-02) Shane Gilroy (0-01), Mairtin McKivergan (0-01) Jamie Burke (0-01)
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Central Region Minor League
Div 1B:Round 1
An Ghaeltacht V Ballymac (01-05-23)
Our Minor team played in the first round of the Central Region First Round – Division 1B in glorious conditions in Gallarus on Monday Evening.
Ballymac had a bright opening with a flurry of points playing some stylish and effective football at times. This was especially impressive as we had only 16 players and the conditions were on the humid side. At Half Time, Ballymac led on a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-9.
In the second half, Ballymac continued to play some nice football with some great scores with worthwhile contributions from all 16 players in attendance. Our target man, Luke Griffin got a vital goal in the second half which put the game out of the host’s reach.
Ballymac took home the win on a final scoreline of Ballymac 3-13 An Gaeltacht 1-14.
The lads went for a well-earned dip in the sea after the game on Ballinrannig Beach.
Thanks must go to the An Ghaeltacht club who brought forward the time to 5pm from 7pm which helped with the travel arrangements.
Scorers: Micheal Savage (0-7) Luke Griffin (2-1) Jack Joy (1-2) Mairtin McKivergan (0-2) Ciaran O’Connell (0-1)
Fixtures this week
Thursday our Minor B team play Sneem/Derrynane/Tuosist away at 7pm. Venue tbc.