MINORS
CHURCHILL 1-10 BALLYMAC 1-8
Blennerville was the venue for our County final game against Churchill last Friday evening.Strong performances from Micheal Reidy, Tadhg Brick, Tomas O Connor, and Darragh Reagan, narrowily failed to win us this trophy. Despite a poor start we were a point up at half time ,but it was our inability to make the most of our chances that was probably the cause of our undoing in a tight game. Churchill got off to a great start getting 3 points inside the first 5 minutes. Dara Reagan was fouled and pointed from the free.Again our opponents pointed while Ml Reidy drove through and pointed for us. Robert Dowd climbed high and punched to the net for us,from a Dara Reagan free and ML Hoare passed to Keelan Brosnan who put over a long range point.Churchill got two more points and in injury time a cracking shot by Gary Horan hit the crossbar and went over leaving the half time score 1-4 to 0-6 in our favour.
Liam O Malley pointed for us straight from the off,quickly followed by an opposition point. Dara Reagan pointed from a free but then disaster struck as Churchill got through for a goal. Dara Reagan was fouled after a fine catch and converted the free while our opponents again pointed. Ml Hoare was fouled and Tomas pointed from the free to tie the game with ten minutes to go. Again Churchill pointed while sustained Ballymac pressure didn’t get its just reward. An injury time point sealed the win for our opponents and saw our first defeat in the county league campaign.
A big thank you to team mentors, Tony Silles, Martin Lowe, Willie Costelloe and Aidan O Connor for the time they have dedicated over the last couple of months to this minor squad.
A massive thank you also to all those who came out to support us on the evening.
TEAM & SCORERS,..Barry Lyons,David Long, Eddie Rodgers,Max O Brien (capt), Tadhg Brick,Micheal Reidy,(0-1) Josh o Keeffe, Keelan Brosnan (0-1) Liam O Malley (0-1) Michael Hoare, Eoin O Malley, Gary Horan (0-1) Dara Keane, Tomas o Connor (0-1) Dara Reagan (0-3). Gary Horan (0-1) Dara Keane, Tomas O Connor (0-1) Dara Reagan (0-3) Subs Robert Dowd (1-0) Kevin O Connor, Ross Mansfield,Chris Lowe, James McDonnell,, Cathal Dunne, Dara O Connor Chawke.
LOTTO
The lotto was held in Ballygarry House on Monday 25th April 2016 for a jackpot of €2,600. Numbers drawn were 4,5,11,19. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1.Keelan Brosnan, Ballymac
2.John Moore, c/o Tony Marshal
3. Bob Walsh, Tonreigh
4. Dick O Brien, c/o Tom Leen
5. Eddie O Connell, Kielduff
Sellers Prize : Halfway Bar. The lotto now stands at €2,700 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com
BWILDERED
Over 400 participants made a trip to Gleannageenty on Saturday morning last to take part in the second running of ‘Bwildered The John Lenihan Wilderness Challenge’. Once again the event was a huge success judging from the feedback of the runners which was overwhelemning positive. The success of the event was down to the combined effort of a number of people. To all the land owners who permitted the use of their land for the event, especially Club Chairman Tom Herlihy and his wife Kathleen for opening their farm yard as the centre point for the hosting of the event. Joanne O Riordan as the main co-ordinator put in enormous work ensuring the day ran smoothly. Head of stewarding Kevin Leen made sure every part of the course was manned from start to finish while a huge thanks must also go to Paul Sugrue for the many hours he spent constructing the various obstacles needed for the challenge. Amongst other who were not found wanting before during and after the event were Joanne and David Long, John O Connor, Noel Leen and Michael Broderick. Many more Club members and parishioners also helped with stewarding, parking, catering and medical needs. Many thanks to all who contributed to this event.
Lee Strand were again the main sponsors and thanks to their Marketing Manager Theresa Higgins Walker whose promotion of the event ensured it got maximum exposure. Many thanks also to other comapanies who sponsored obstacles on the day.
The input of John Lenihan cannot be praised enough as he this year in conjunction with Joe O Connor varied the course from last year which greatly added to the event. Finally to all those who competed, thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you all again in 2017.
CUL CAMP 2016
The Cul Camp in Ballymacelligott this year will take place between the 25th of July and the 29th of July from 10.00am – 2.30pm daily. Bookings can be made at the following URL. www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. FREE JERSEY, TRAINING TOP & BACK PACK!!
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Grainne Maunsell and Larry Kelly who were married last weekend. Larry is a vital member of our Friday night squad and hopefully we will see Larry in action with them soon again when they return in the coming weeks.
SYMPATHY
The Club extends its sympathy to Paul Horan Kilquane on the death of his mother Mrs. Peggy Horan in Brosna. and also to the Deane family, Coolnadeed on the death of Mrs. Kay Deane.