Both our “Blue” and “Gold” teams participated in the Annual Castleisland District U-10 Blitz in Currow last Saturday and it must be said that both sides served up some fantastic football and entertainment for the huge Ballymac following on a glorious day for football. Being the current holders of the “A” Trophy, the pressure was on this years squad to replicate the achievement of 2010. The young lads made little of the pressure as they cruised past Scartaglin, Knocknagoshel and Brosna to make it to the final against Desmonds. In a hugely tense game where the lead changed hands on a number of occasions, our lads dug deep to edge out our rivals by the bare minimum in a enthralling entcounter with each and every member of the squad contributing to the sweet victory. Captain Oscar Reidy Gilroy was ecstatic when receiving the trophy and heaped praise on all involved in Ballymac’s achievement. It was a fitting conclusion to a wonderful day of football with every player getting as much game time as possible. Our “Gold” team too had great performances from all as they were narrowly beaten by one point in the Division 3 decider against Currow. Captain of the “Gold” team Diarmuid Lynch led by example throughout the competition and he was very proud of his charges. All players received medals for their contribution on the day and these medals will be presented to the players during the medal presentation in late October. Mentors Eddie Lynch, Micheál Brosnan, Jer Lynch and Roland Rogers were delighted with everybodys effort and endeavour right throughout the day and are very proud of both teams. Parents of the children were also proud on a day when football won out ! Foirne : “Blue” Eoghan Leahy, Dylan Dunne Moriarty, Eoin Culloty, Ciarán Brosnan, Aidan O Brien, David Rogers, Kieran Coggin, Oscar Reidy Gilroy, Liam O Brien, Darragh Broderick, Darragh Lynch, Jonathan Lowe, Cian Godley, Brian Cassidy. Team “Gold”: Eoin Kenny, Sean Horan, Diarmuid Lynch, Jack Tobin, Tommy Brosnan, Kyle O Connor, Tomás Lynch, Darragh Brosnan, Seán Pollman Damaan, Tim Pollman Damaan, Adam Kelly, Cathal Culloty, Denis Brosnan. Comhghairdeas arís !!
FAOI 12
Again, both our “Blue” team and “Gold” teams were in action in Rd 2 of the Castleisland District U-12 League last Wednesday night. Our Blue team had a comprehensive win over Cordal at Ballymac with Darragh Regan, Daire Keane, Daniel Goggin, Michael Hoare and Keelan Brosnan on the scoresheet in a rather one-sided affair. However, our Gold team met their match when they played Brosna “A” team away in Brosna and we succumbed to a heavy defeat despite the brave efforts of our six U-10 members of the team. Rachel Godley scored a sublime goal in the second half to put respectability on the scoreline with Eoghan Leahy, Cillian Gallagher, James Carmody, Daire Leen, David McCarthy, Eoghan O Donnell and Joshua O Keeffe all fulfilling their potential against a very strong Brosna side. Rd 3 continues this Wed night Sept 28th with the Blue team away to Scartaglin and the Gold team at home in Ballymac against Currow. Both games start at 6 30pm. Competition finals are scheduled to be played next week-end. Details to follow.
JUVENILE TRAINING
Unfortunately, due to the very wet conditions on Sunday morning last, training for the Academy was cancelled once again. We have been very unlucky this year with the weather as this has been the fourth occasion we have had to cancel training for the youngsters on a Sunday. Hopefully, training can take place this coming Sunday Oct 2nd at 11 am. Training for all age groups will conclude for the season on Sunday Oct 16th and we hope to hold our Juvenile Medal Presentation during the mid-term break at the end of October. Watch this space for further details.
HOLIDAY DRAW !!
The club are running a fund-raising draw over the coming weeks with first prize of a €1000 Holiday Voucher and further cash prizes. The draw is due to take place at the Juvenile Medal Presentation in the Ballygarry House Hotel and we are hoping that each Juvenile member would sell 5 tickets each. Tickets cost €5 and they will be distributed to the players this week.