SENIORS
Ballymac relinquished their Division 3 status following their defeat to Ardfert on Sunday last in Ballymac. The away side made the better start and led by 1 – 2 to 0 – 1 after eight minutes. John Egan goaling for Ardfert with David Griffin adding two points Eanna Reidy had the Ballymac reply. Ballymac were indebted to goalkeeper Paudie O Connor for a fantastic save from a David Griffin shot in the 10th minute. This seemed to give Ballymac a lift and points from Luke Sweeney, Aidan Breen (free) and Padraig McCarthy saw the halftime score Ballymac 0 – 3 Ardfert 1 – 4. Ardfert’s other score in this half coming from a John Egan free.
Ballymac would rue some missed scoring chances in this half which would prove costly later in the game. Vincent Horan narrowed the deficit to the minimum within 2 minutes of the restart. Ardfert then upped a gear and a succession of points from John Egan and David Griffin saw them extend their lead. Points from Chrisy Leen and Aidan Breen (free) kept Ballymac within touching distance but as the half wore on Ardferts sharpness due to recent match practice came to the fore and they added late scores to preserve their Division 3 status with a 1 – 12 to 0 – 8 victory. Team : P O Connor, D Long, T J Casey, M Reidy, C Counihan, K O Shea, N O Shea, M Shanahan, A Breen, L Sweeney, V Horan, E Reidy, C Leen, P Mc Carthy, D O Shea. Subs: T O Connor, M Sweeney, A Bonn
While our lads will be disappointed to loose this game, they certainly gave a good account of themselves against the reigning All Ireland Intermediate Champions as it was only in the last 10 minutes that Ardferts fitness and sharpness saw them dominate. Ballymac can look to the future with confidence as we had five minors on duty on Sunday last something definitely to build on for 2016. Many thanks to all the players who gave their time to the Club during the year and a special thanks must go to team mentors Stephen O Brien, Bridget Leen and John O Connor who dedicated a huge amount of their time to the team.
AGM
Final reminder to all members the Club AGM takes place next Sunday 13th December 2015 at 2.00pm in the Club rooms.
PARISH CALENDAR
Ballymacelligott Community Alert are once again selling calendars for the coming year. The Calendar is available at Mannix’s Post Office, O’Riadas Bar, The Halfway Bar & at Glenduff House. It contains pictures and scenes from the locality and is of huge interest to many people. Over the last few years the calendar has made its way to all continents on the globe! The calendar is larger this year and is selling at 10 Euros. Funds raised from it’s sale help support the Warning Text System. Everyone’s support is really appreciated!