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!!
FAOI 16
Ballymac played host to Castlegregory on Monday the 25th of April in the semi final of the Central District U16 competition. Ballymac started this game at a blistering pace and full forward Barry Lyons had a hat trick of goals scored for the home side within the first 8 minutes. Castlegregory replied with a goal and a point. The home side continued to dominate in all sections and scored six more points before half time. These points came from, Daire Keane (2) David Rogers (1) Dylan McHugh (1) Josh O Keeffe (1) and Dylan Dunne Moriarty (1). Castlegregory tried hard to get back into contention but Ballymac’s backs worked very hard to limit their scores. . The half time score was Ballymac 3-06 to Castlegregory 1-04.
At the start of the second half Castlegregory rallied and scored three points without reply in the first 10 minutes. However Ballymac took control with points from Daire Keane (4) David Rogers (1) James MacDonald (1) and Dylan Dunne Moriarty (1). At this point Ballymac ran the bench and scored two more goals before the final whistle. These goals came from the very solid centre back Tadhg Brick and substitute Aiden O Brien. Castlegregory went on to score 1.1 to leave the final score Ballymac 5-13 to Castlegregory 2-8. This was very much a team performance from the home side with all players playing good football.
In the final played on Bank Holiday Monday, in Blennerville we had a superb 1 point victory over Ardfert. Congratulations to players and management on this great win. Full report to follow in next week notes.
FAOI 14
County League Div 2A
Firies. 1-7
Ballymac 2-11
We played our final group game to away to Firies on Wednesday last. The weather was good and ensured the football flowed from end to end. The opening 15 minutes was toe to toe stuff. Scores were very hard to come by Denis opened our account on 10 minutes. And we began to find our range an excellent game by Adam Kelly was marked by a fine point from centre back. We went into a 4 point to 1 lead Darragh b with 2 points but a quick break by Firies resulted in a goal on 20 minutes – All square. This energised the boys and they responded in fine fashion a fortuitous penalty was converted by Darragh b and following this Sean polman finished a great move to the net. Denis finished the scoring in the first half. The halftime score was 2-5 to 1-2. Our midfield of Cian and Dylan were working their socks off
and the inside line of Johnny, Darragh L. and Aidan were making great runs to make space for our attacks. Our defenders were their usual solid selves, and are really a tight 7 man unit. Each played their role perfectly and denied Firies many scoring opportunities.
We continued the second half in the same form as the first. It was our quick break and support play that is bearing the results for the boys. Despite the setback of seeing Cian going off with a knee injury the boys set about their task. Cian thankfully re emerged towards the end of the game bandaged but not broken to cap a fine display from midfield. Points from Adam K., Dylan, Darragh L., and a Darragh B. free put some daylight between the teams.
Firies were not giving up and responded with a few points themselves but our defense were holding firm and not allowing any further goals. Sean Horan and Tim were introduced and injected fresh pace to our attacks. Darragh B. Knocked over a free and Denis finished our scoring on the night and we finished 2-11 to 1-7 winners. The boys have excelled themselves in their group stage topping the table! We can look forward to a home semi- final against Na Gaeil on Tuesday the 10th of May 10th at 7.00pm.
Panel: Eoghan Kenny, James Bailey, Bryan Cassidy, Ciaran Brosnan, Adam Joy, Adam Kelly 0-2, Tim Polman Daamen, Darragh Sweeney, Cian Godley, Dylan Dunne Moriarty 0- 1, Darragh Broderick 1-4 (1 penalty 3f), Denis Brosnan 0-3, Jonathan Lowe, Dara Leen 0-1, Aidan o’ Brien, Sean Horan, Sean Polman Daamen 1-0.
County League Div 2B
Congratulations to the U14B team on making the semi-final stages of the county league. Captained by Kyle O Connor they played their last game in Ballymac last Wednesday night and produced their best football of the campaign to beat Firies B 6-17 to 2-4. With two wins and a draw they finished second place in their group and secured a home venue for the semi final. They will play Firies B in Ballymac on Wednesday the 4th of May. Throw in is at 6.15PM. All support will be welcome on the night.
FAOI 12
Blue Team
The U12 boys played Laune Rangers last Saturday evening on the main pitch in Ballymac. This was an entertaining game with the visiting team proving to be stronger team on the night. The final score was Ballymac 2-12 Laune Rangers 5-14. On Monday evening the lads gave an exhilirating display of football when overcoming a very good Glenflesk side on a score line of Ballymac 4-13 Glenflesk 3 – 12.
Gold Team
Our Gold Team had a convincing victory over Laune Rangers on Saturday evening last. There was good link play by our forwards throughout and these yielded four goals. The final score was Ballymac 4-07 Laune Rangers 0-7. On Monday they kept their winning run going with another good victory over Glenflesk on a 5-10 to 2-7 scoreline.
FAOI 10
The academy for our U10 panel continued last Sunday morning with a good turnout. The next academy will take place next Sunday the 8th of May. Our U10’s will have their first outing in the U10 Go Games next week in Castleisland (See full schedule below). We will have games on the night against Castleisland Desmonds, Currow, and Scartaglen.
Under 10 Blitz Schedule (Castleisland District Board)
Blitz no. Week Host Club
Night 1 May 2nd – May 8th Castleisland Desmonds
Night 2 May 16th – May 22nd Ballymac
Night 3 June 6th – June 12th Currow
Night 4 June 27th – July 3rd Scartaglin
FAOI 8
The academy for our U8 panel continued last Sunday morning with a good turnout on the day. The next academy will take place next Sunday the 8th of May. The U8’s will be participating in Go Games next week. (See full schedule below). We will have games on the night against Castleisland Desmonds, Currow, and Scartaglen.
Under 8 Blitz Schedule (Castleisland District Board)
Blitz no. Week Host Club
Night 1 May 2nd – May 8th Castleisland Desmonds
Night 2 May 23rd – May 29th Ballymac
Night 3 June 13th – June 19th Cordal
Night 4 July 4th – July 10th Scartaglin
FAOI 6
U6 Academy Boys & Girls had another big turn out on Sunday and everyone had lots of fun learning their skills. Academy continues next Sunday 1st May in the main pitch so come along and bring your water and gum shield.