Club Notes 8th June 2015

SENIORS
Our Senior team travelled to Beaufort on Saturday evening last and despite their best efforts came away empty handed. We started well and by the 8th minute held a 0 – 3 to 0 – 1 lead. Our scores coming courtesy of Daniel O Shea (0 – 2) and Aidan Breen (0 – 1) free. Then the homeside struck for a goal when one of their forwards kicked a loose ball into the Ballymac net. However by the 20th minute our lads had brought the scores level to 0 – 6 to 1 – 3 with Aidan Breen (0 – 2) and Padraig McCarthy (0 – 1) adding to our scoreline. In the last 10 minutes of the half the host added 1 – 3 to no reply to give them a 6 point halftime lead.

The second half saw both sides score 5 points each and although our lads tried their hardest to close the gap 4 points was the closest we came to Beaufort. The goal that we needed to put pressure on the hosts eluded us and they ran out deserving winners on a scoreline Beaufort 2 – 11 Ballymac 0 – 11. Ballymac scorers in the second half were Mossie Shanahan (0 – 2) and a point apiece from Aidan Breen (free) Padraig McCarthy (free) and Daniel O Shea.
Team: P O Connor, B O Donnell, C Reynolds, T J Casey, C Counihan, K O Shea, M Sweeney, M Shanahan, J Leen, L Sweeney, A Breen, D O Shea, P McCarthy, E Reidy, V Horan. Subs : L Dunne and C Leen.

We travel to Annascaul on Saturday evening next for Round 6 of the Co. League. Throw in time for this game is 7.30pm.

JUNIORS
Our Junior team’s game with Na Gaeil did not take place on Friday last. They are in action again this Friday night when they welcome Clounmacon to Ballymac for a 7.30pm throw in game.

RECYCLING
Many thanks to all who contributed to Ballymac GAA Clubs recycling drive last weekend. A special word of thanks must go to Club Secretary Fionnan Fitzgerald who organised this event. Money from this fundraiser will help to continue the development of our new pitch.

ERIC MASON BLITZ
The Annual Eric Mason Blitz will take place in Ballymac on Saturday morning next 13th June. This blitz commerates a former young Ballymac player and many thanks to the Mason family for their continued support for this tournament.

TED O KEEFE FAMILY FUN DAY
The annual Ted O Keefe Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 21st June 2015 from 2 – 6pm at the Ballymac GAA Grounds, with all the usual fun and activities associated with this day. This promises to be a fun day out for all the family. All are welcome.

JOHN LENIHAN BOOK LAUNCH
The Parish of Ballymac has produced many great sports stars down the year and chief amongst them has been world champion athlete John Lenihan from Toureen. A long overdue book on Johns life entitled ‘Tough as Leather’ will be launched on Friday evening next on 12th June at Gallys Bar Tralee at 8.30pm . Best of luck to John and author Con Dennehy with the launch. All are welcome to attend.