We commenced this competition in great style. Despite missing a number of regular players the boys showed great maturity and skill to overcome a fancied Stacks side. Deputising in goal Eoin Kenny turned in a brilliant performance and stood firm against a number of attacks. Darragh Leen was industrious as ever and a constant thorn in Stacks side. The effort put in by all was great to see and this group is growing in confidence with each game. Adam Kelly and Cathal Culloty stepped up to the A team on the night and put in sterling games. A well deserved victory for all. Commiserations and get well wishes to Brian Cassidy who will be out of action for a number of weeks following a fall. Looking forward to seeing you back Brian.
FAOI U12’s
Ballymac Gold Team 2-14 Austin Stacks 1-01
We started our Central Region Div1 campaign last Monday week with a good home victory against our near neighbours Austin Stacks. Played in lovely sunshine our lads can be very proud of the way they played and the huge effort they put in as we had limited numbers on the night due to a lot of players been on holidays. It was great to see Adam Joy who suffered a hand injury recently come down and support the lads. Hope to see you back on the field soon Adam. Panel on the night: Adam O Keefe, Donal Daly, Ryan Mc Hugh, Mark O Connor, Denis Brosnan, Andy Rogers, Darragh Sweeney, Maurice O Connell, Thomas O Connor & Padraig O Sullivan. Last Monday evening we were away to An Ghaeltacht and will have a report on this game next week.
ACADEMY:
Well done to all our youngsters who attended academy on Sunday morning. The U10 girls had a great training session with Siobhan, where Cathy Palmer, Kerry Hennessy, Roisin Raggett and Lorna Daly were particularly impressive. U10 boys had Micheal Quirke coaching them for the session and many thanks to him for passing his football knowledge onto the boys. Those who showed up well on the day were Luke Horgan, Aidan Horgan and Tommy Palmer. The U8 boys were also in action with Sam Slattery, Luke Silles, Jamie Burke and Con Sheahan showing some great skill on the pitch. Many thanks to all who help out every Sunday morning, your hard work, enthusiasm, time and dedication is much appreciated. Mile Buíochas!
There will be no Academy next Sunday due to the Kerry Vs Mayo Semi Final in Dublin.
ROSE BUDS
Congratulations to U10 girl Roisin Rahilly and U8 girl Kate Collins who fulfilled their Rose Bud duties with great distinction last weekend. Both girls had a most enjoyable experience and one which will live with them for years to come!