SENIORS
Ballymac Seniors travelled to Connolly Park last Saturday to take on Austin Stacks Seniors in the Tralee Town Championship.Ballymac travelled with what would be considered an under strength team with many first team regulars absent. However the final result of Austin Stacks 0.17 to Ballymac 3.06 proved this to be otherwise. The fifteen players present for Ballymac on the night played with heart and determination and did their club proud against last years county champions.
The home side had four points on the board before Ballymac registered their first score from a long ball in which was touched into the Stacks net by Padraig Laide. Stacks tagged on two more points before the outstanding Vinny Horan goaled for Ballymac. Two more points for Stacks were cancelled out by points from frees by Aidan Breen and Christy Leen. The sides finished level at half time on a scoreline of Austin Stacks 0.08 to Ballymac 2.02
The first three points in the second half were scored by Stacks , two from frees and 1 from play. Michael Herlihy responded with a point for Ballymac. Two more points from Stacks left them 4 ahead half way through the second half. This was reduced to 2 with points from Michael Herlihy and a well worked point from Mossy Shanahan. Stacks added two more points but Aiden Breen reduced the deficit to 3 points with a point from play. Luke Sweeney was fouled in the square and the resulting penalty was goaled by Aidan Breen . With five minutes to go the sides were level , Stacks edged out in front with a point from play and in the final minute tagged on another point from a free to leave the final score at Austin Stacks 0.17 to Ballymac 3.06.
Our focus now turns to next Saturday evening when we welcome Skellig Rangers to Ballymac for Round 9 of the Co. League. This game throws in at 7.00pm and all support for the lads will be most welcome for this vital game.
JUNIORS
Our Juniors have been drawn to play St. Mary’s in the Barrett Cup. This game will take place on Friday, 21st August at 7.00pm in Caherciveen. Meanwhile they continue their participation in the Coiste Tra Li Junior League with a game against Na Gaeil which was due to be played on Monday evening last August 10th.
FAOI 21
Ballymac have joined with Churchill for the forthcoming U21 Club Competition. We are due to play an away game against Moyvane/Tarbert on Wednesday 19th August 2015. Ballymac and Churchill have previously joined together with good effect and there are certainly good players in both Clubs to have a good run at this competition.
GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
Ballymac are running a golf classic in Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday 3rd of October. The competition is a stableford 4-man team format. Team of 4 costs €160. All persons interested in entering a team please contact David Slattery at (087) 2201042 or Geoff Riordan on (086) 601 5165. Team prizes for 1st/2nd & 3rd with First prize being a 4 Ball at the Old Head of Kinsale.
SYMPATHY
The club extends its sympathy to the Turner family Rathanny on the death of Doreen Turner’s father Batt O Sullivan in Waterville.
HANDBALL CLUB
Ballymacelligott Handball Club extends its deepest sympathy to the Lynch family of Doire Lion, Clogherbrien, Tralee on the passing of Michael Lynch. Michael was a member and Officer of the club for many years and served as a club trustee until his passing. We thank him for his great service to the club.
The Club also extends its sympathy to the Culloty family Arabella, Ballymacelligott on the recent passing of Siobhan Culloty.