Following a bit of a wait we played Firies in the Division 4 semi final in Ballymac on Thursday 12th . It turned out to be a great game with both teams enjoying periods of dominance , we had a great start scoring 3 points from our first 3 attacks . Firies came more into the game after that scoring 1-1 but we responded again scoring 2 more points before half time . We conceded an early goal in the second half but we responded very positively and 2 goals from Mary Healy and points from Rachel Godley and Aine Rice saw us lead by 5 pts with 10mins to go . Firies scored 2 points and with the last kick of the game they goaled to take it to a replay . Final score Ballymac 2-8 Firies 3-5
Replay was played in glorious sunshine on Sunday evening in Farranfore . A tighter game this time with defences on top for both sides . Claire Kenny and Micheala Murphy playing quite well for Ballymac in defense and good play from U12 Ashling O Connell who scored 2 points and Aine Rice saw us lead by 5 pts to 4 pts at half time . A very strong 2nd half display from midfielders Leah O Neill and captain fantasic Rose Ann O Shea and centre back Tara Murphy helped us finish out 1-8 to 5pts winners , our goal coming from Therese Keane from a great pass by Cora Savage . Our backs all played very well on the night and a feature was their covering for each other , our U12s Eve , Lisa , Ashling and Cora really contributed too, Aine Rice played her heart out and Rose Ann O Shea led by example.
U14 COUNTY LEAGUE FINAL DIV 3
Laune Rangers B 5-07
Ballymac 4-06
The division 4 league final was played Sun evening last at Farranfour and it turned out to be a cracker of a game . The Ballymac girls started the game really well and we dominated possession for the first 20mins , however scores were hard to come by due to a combination of poor shooting and good defense from Laune Rangers scores were level at a point a piece . Laune Rangers came more into it then and they scored a good goal to lead , 2 points from Ashling O Connell pushed us back in front but a few minutes before the half time whistle we conceded 2 goals . Half time score 3-1 to 3 pts
The second half saw Caoimhe Carroll and Cora Savage replace Eve Creedon and Lisa Curran and a few positional switches saw us again make a great start and a goal from Aine Rice and a point from Ashling ensured we were back in it . We traded points and we brought the lead back to 3 points , Laune Rangers struck for another goal and tacked on a point for good measure saw them lead by 2 goals and a point with 12 mins left . However the Ballymac girls showed great heart and determination to come back strongly , Cora Savage got a goal and Mary Healy got in for another great goal . A goal for Laune Rangers rocked us again but we went back up the field from the kickout and Mary Healy struck again for goal no 4 for Ballymac , Another point for Ashling intersected 2 for Laune Rangers . Ballymac had 2 goal chances again but failed to convert , final whistle blew as our girls attacked once more leaving us with a 4 pt defeat .
To say the girls were magnificent on the night wouldn’t do them justice . Considering Laune Rangers played 6 players who contested the Div 1 semi -final our girls went toe to toe with them and at times one would think that some of our players had played div 1 .
It was a privilege to see them show heart, determination and skill on the night and they all performed to the max of their ability . They did themselves, their parents and the Ballymac club proud on the night and right through the competition . Big thanks to all who supported the team on the night .
All played well on the night but special mention to Claire Kenny , Micheala and Tara Murphy , Niamh Rahilly , mid fielders Leah O Neill and Rose Ann O Shea , Aine Rice ,Ashling O Connell and 2nd half Mary Healy & Rachel Godley . Subs Caoimhe and Cora really made a big impact on the game too .
Team : Robin White , Eve Creedon , Claire Kenny , Micheala Murphy , Niamh Rahilly , Tara Murphy , Maeve O Sullivan , Leah O Neill , Rose Ann O Shea , Aine Rice , Rachel Godley , Ashling O Connell , Lisa Curran , Mary Healy , Therese Keane.
Subs : Caoimhe Carroll for Eve Creedon , Cora Savage for Lisa Curran , Lisa Curran for Maeve O Sullivan and Cait Rice
U12 GIRLS COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURE
Ballymac V Finuge/St. Senans in Ballymac on Wed 25th June at 7.30pm
FAMILY FUN DAY
Ballymac GAA Club will host the Ted O Keeffe family fun day on this Sunday, June 29th at 2.00pm. Admissions is €10 per family. Activities include face painting, go for goal, tug of war and much more. All are welcome and a good day is assured.
MUNSTER FINAL
Kerry take on Cork in Pairc Ui Caoimh on Sunday July 6th at 2.00pm. Any Club members requiring tickets for this game are asked to contact Club Secretary Fionan Fitzgerald at 0879860441 by Monday 30th June 2014.