SENIORS
Ballymac travelled to Cordal on Saturday last to take on Castleisland Desmonds in the St.Kieran’s Championship Final.
Ballymac came into this game without some of their regulars. They were first to score with a point from play by Christy Leen in the first minute. Desmonds responded quickly through a point from their full forward Cian O Connor. Aidan Breen and Cian O Connor exchanged points before Desmonds were awarded a penalty which they duly converted. This was cancelled out when Eanna Reidy got on to a long high ball into the square and finished to the net. This left the score at 1.3 a piece with fifteen minutes gone. Christy Leen pointed a free for Ballymac and Cian O Connor pointed a free for Desmonds. Five minutes later Christy Leen edged the Ballymac in front again with a pointed free. This was increased to two points when Vincent Horan pointed from play. The last five minutes belonged to Desmonds , they scored 1.3 — points from Pat Fitzgerald , Maurice O Connell, Sean Lynch and a goal from Thomas Lynch. This left the half time score at Ballymac 1.6 to Desmonds 2.7
The second half opened like the first with Ballymac scoring first with a pointed free by Christy Leen. Desmonds replied with two points through Cian O Connor from a free and Sean Lynch from play. Christy Leen added another point for Ballymac from play. Desmonds began to dominate and scored 1.2 in the next three minutes leaving the score at the end of the third quarter at Ballymac 1.8 Desmonds 3.11 Aidan Breen and Sean Lynch exchanged points. Desmonds went on to score 1.4 putting their score at 4.15 with five minutes to go. Ballymac responded with a goal from Eanna Reidy and a point from Aidan Breen to let the final score at Ballymac 2.10 to Desmonds 4.15
Ballymac Team Padraig O Connor , David Long , T.J. Casey , Mike Sweeney , Alan Bonn , Con Reynolds , Cian Counihan , Mossy Shanahan , Aidan Breen, Luke Sweeney , Vincent Horan , Eanna Reidy , Christy Leen , Padraig McCarthy , Daniel O Shea. Subs Used James Leen , Denis Leen, Sean Savage , Padraig Laide
Our Senior team have now two games left in the Co. League. Firstly we travel to An Ghaeltacht on the weekend of 27th September 2015 and have Ardfert in our final Co. League game at home at a date to be announced.
FAOI 21
The Churchill/Ballymac U21 team bowed out of the U21 Club Shield Competition when we were defeated by a strong Glensflesk side.
GOLF CLASSIC
Ballymac GAA Club are holding a fundraising Golf Classic on Saturday October 3rd in Beaufort Golf Club with prize giving in the Blasket that night. Team of 4 cost €160. Tees and Greens can also be sponsored. If you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring a Tee/Green please contact Geoff Riordan 0866015165, Dave Slattery 0872201042 or Bernard Cassiday 0877973818 or email club treasurer Joanne Riordan at treasurer.ballymacelligott.kerry@gaa.ie. Should be a great day out!!!
U14 GIRLS
Ballymac 4-10
Finuge /St Senans 1-06
We’re Co League champions for 2015 !!!
Our U14 girls gave the complete performance on the night to claim the Co League Div 3 title Sunday evening in Knocknagoshel. Everyone performed on the night from No.1 to No 21. All the skills and traits of football were displayed by the girls, scoring, passing, blocking, defending & great teamwork.
Finuge St Senans had beaten Feile winners Currow the weekend before and were very impressive doing so but the Ballymac girls never let them into the game on the night.
We got off to a perfect start with an Aine Rice goal after a minute, Elle Sugrue and Cora Savage added points shortly afterwards. A great move started by Robin in goals saw us work the ball to Lisa Curran who fielded and pointed from an angle, a great team score. Up 1-03 to no score with 10mins played gave a great foundation, however Finuge St Senans came back into the game and scored a goal and point, they enjoyed a period of possession then and had a few good scoring chances. However our backs were defiant blocking and closing down the Finuge players. Aisling and Therese came more into the game and we dominated the remaining 10mins of the half. Aine Rice added a point to her goal followed by 2 good points from play by Emily O Donoghue saw us 1-06 to 1-01 ahead. Just before the halftime whistle a Lisa Curran shot looped in over the Finuge goalie to give us a cushion that our play deserved. Half time score 2-06 to 1-01.
We began the 2nd half in whirlwind fashion and 2 goals in 3 minutes from Cora Savage and a trademark bullet from Emily O Donoghue effectively put the result in no doubt. To be fair to Finuge St Senans, they refused to throw in the towel and played with great spirit for the remaining time left. They added 5 points to their total and try as they might for a goal our backs were determined to keep them out Block downs by Eve Creedon and Niamh Rahilly, interceptions by Sinead Mc Keown and Roisin Long, clearances and steals by Caoimhe Carroll and Maeve O Sullivan were features of the 2nd half. We added points through Aine, Aisling, Caroline Hurley and Cora Savage to leave the final score 4-10 to 1-06. Replacements Caroline Hurley, Sophie O Donoghue, Catriona Sommers, Cait Rice, Cathy O Donoghue & Elle Linehan all played really well when introduced.
Robin was soundness personified and her kick outs always found a blue jersey. Our half forward line of Elle Mc Elligott , Aine Rice and Emily O Donoghue worked very hard all night covering and pressuring the Finuge kickouts. Our full forward line contributed 2-05 on the night. Special mention to our 2 midfielders Aisling O Connell & Therese Keane who were brilliant on the night and closely followed by Caoimhe Carroll at centre back.
Paddy White chairman of the KLGFA was in attendance to present captain Niamh Rahilly with the Div 3 shield afterwards. Eamon Walsh of Knocknagoshel kindly sponsored the Player of the Match award which was presented to Aisling O Connell.
Team & Scorers: Robin White, Eve Creedon, Niamh Rahilly, Sinead Mc Keown, Roisin Long, Caoimhe Carroll, Maeve O Sullivan, Aisling O Connell 0-01, Therese Keane, Ellie Mc Elligott, Aine Rice 1-02, Emily O Donoghue 1-02, Cora Savage 1-02, Ellie Sugrue 0-01 & Lisa Curran 1-01.
Replacements : Cait Rice , Caroline Hurley 0-01 , Sophie O Donoghue , Catriona Sommers , Cathy Palmer & Ellie Linehan
Well done girls take a bow !!!
ALL IRELAND TICKETS
Any Club member who wishes to be entered into a draw for All Ireland tickets must contact Fionnan Fitzgerald on 087 9860441 to ensure there name goes into the hat.
ALL IRELAND MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Club player Tomas O Connor who was part of the Kerry Minor Hurling team which won the All Ireland Minor B Hurling Championship with a comprehensive win over Roscommon on Saturday evening last in Limerick.
KERRY WAY ULTRA MARATHON
Well done to U8 girls trainer Terence O Connor who completed the 200k Kerryway Ultra marathon on Saturday last.