U15 Boys 2023
Ballymacelligott U15 Gold Team team played the last game of the county league group section against Churchill U15
Ballymacelligott won 5, 10 to 3p
The game was played in beautiful sunshine at home in Ballymac.
We now progress to the div 2 semi-final which will be played at home next Wednesday evening at 7pm
Tonight’s scorers were Jack Collins (0-1) Séadhna Ó’Brian (0-3) Graham West (1-1)
Conor Lynch (1-2 ) and Michael Quirke (3–3)
The team lined out as follows
1.John Leen 2. Gearoid O’Connor 3. Jackson Brosnan 4. Jamie Tarrant 5. Kyran Boyle 6. Padraig Reidy 7. Daniel Moriarty 8. Jack Collins 9. Eoghan Joy 10. Ryan Burke 11. Michael Quirke 12 Graham West 13 Séadhna Ó’Brian 14 Conor Lynch 15 Sean Martin
Subs Shane Cassidy, Jack Lynch, Harvey Leen, Cathal Carr, Fionn Enright, Liam O’Rahilly
U15 Blue Team V Killarney Legion
Our U15 Blue team played Legion in the semi-final of division 2 County league and what a game it turned out to be.
We played with the wind in the first half . It was a hard fought tight 30 min of football and we ended the half on 4 points each with both back lines playing a blinder.
The second half was much of the same nip and tuck football hard tackles great movement and super team play and we ended up 10 points to 1goal 7points
The game went to extra time and where both teams scored 3point each and ended up still level
Unfortunately, we needed penalties to separate the two teams and Ballymac came up short on this occasion
The management are so proud of the performance of all the players and look forward to the next competition
Scorers were Michael Quirke (0-6,) Eoghan Joy (0-3) , Jack Collins (0-3) , Eric Quirke (0-1)
The team lined out as follows, John Leen, Fionn Enright, Jackson Brosnan, Jamie Tarrant,
Ryan Burke, Padraig Reidy, Ray Horgan, Eoghan Joy, Michael Quirke, Cian Gilroy, Jack Collins, Daniel Moriarty, Sean Martin, Graham West, Conor Lynch
Subs: Conor McCarthy for Graham West, Shane Cassidy, Séadhna O’Brien for Sean Martin
Eric Quirke for Conor Lynch, Gearoid Joy, Gearoid O’Connor, Harvey Leen, Darragh McMahon
Liam O’Rahilly
Jack Lynch
Kyran Boyle
Cahal Carr
Our next game is the final gold team game in div 9B against Dr Crokes away on Friday evening next at 6pm
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Feile 2023
Ballymacelligott U15 team played in the Féile on Friday evening .
We did not get off to a good start against Churchill who ended up winning 2g 6p to 5p.
We played better in the second game against Fingue and won 4.6 to 3p but it wasn’t enough to see us through to the semi-final stage.
There was some great individual performances and it was great to see the lads enjoying themselves despite the loss.
Churchill went on to beat Fingue in their second game and progressed to the semi-final stage.
We would like to congratulate Churchill who went on to beat Kenmare and become division 2 feile winners
We play Churchill again on Monday night next at home at 6.30 in the final game of the county league.
The semi-finals of this competition have been decided and we play Legion at home on Wed night at 7pm in the Div 2 section
The gold team then play Dr Crokes away at 6pm next Friday the 12th
U15 Boys County League 2023:
Round 3
Ballymac V Firies (28/04/23)
U15 Boys
On Friday 28th April last our u15 blue team played Firies at home in Ballymac in our third game in the county league div 1b . It was a strong performance in the first half with all our boys combining well together Ballymac were leading at halftime.
The second half of the game seemed to sway Firies way getting some great scores bring them back into the game.
Firies scored two goals in the second half which was the deciding factor of the game.
Final score 1-9 to 3-9 in favour of Firies
U15 Boys
U15 Boys County League 2023:
Round 2
Ballymac Blue Team V Firies (19/4/23)
Blue Team
On Wednesday 19th April 23 our u15 Blue team took on Stacks in Connolly Park, in our 2nd game in the County league, Div 1B.
As our 1st game wasn’t our greatest performance, a major transformation was hoped for, and boy did our lads deliver!
From the throw in, we chased, tackled, supported and really grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck.
We dominated all over the field and at the short whistle we had a commanding lead of 2-6 to 1-3.
The 2nd half continued as was, with some brilliant defending and quality scores on display.
The final score of a very good team performance was 3-11 to 2-6.
Our Scorers:
Michael Quirke 2-5, Cian Gilroy 1-1, Sean Martin 0-3, Conor Lynch 0-1, Padraig Reidy 0-1.
Team
- John Leen 2.Ray Horgan 3. Jackson Brosnan 4. Fionn Enright 5. Ryan Burke 6. Padraig Reidy 7. Jamie Tarrant 8. Eoghan Joy 9. Jack Collins 10. Sean Martin 11. Michael Quirke
- Liam O’Rahilly 13.Cian Gilroy 14. Conor Lynch 15. Graham West 16. Jack lynch 17. Seadhna O’Brien 18. Conor McCarthy 19. Cathal Carr 20. Kyran Boyle 21. Shane Cassidy
Gold Team
Laune Rangers V Ballymac Gold
Our u15 Gold Team were in action away to Laune Rangers last Friday night, in what really turned out to be a game of 2 halves.
The 1st half was all Ballymac. We combined very well, especially up front, and kicked some wonderful scores. Credit to Laune Rangers keeper, he denied us goals on at least 2 occasions with solid keeping.
Half time score 0-9 to 0-3 in favour of Ballymac.
The 2nd half was all Killorglin. They picked up some early scores and got their goal midway through the half. We were under pressure to keep our lead, and with about 10 mins to go, the opposition took the lead and tagged on more scores to leave us 3 points behind with time nearly up.
Credit to our boys, we refused to surrender and launched 1 final attack. We got the ball into the danger area; it was looking good! But somehow, the goal we so badly needed was denied and the ref sounded the end of the game.
On a lovely evening for football, it wasn’t to be.
Final score: 1-9 to 0-9 to Laune Rangers
Note: For a lot of our players, this was their 3rd game in 3 days!! Considering this, we did exceptionally well.
Scorers:
Graham West 0-3, Jack Collins 0-2, Seadhna O’Brien 0-1, Cathal Carr 0-1, Conor Lynch 0-1 Ryan Burke 0-1
Team: 1. Jack Lynch 2. Kyran Boyle 3. Fionn Enright 4. Gearoid Joy 5. Daniel Moriarty 6. Jackson Brosnan 7. Eric Quirke 8. Jack Collins 9. Cian Gilroy 10. Cathal Carr 11. Ryan Burke 12. Graham West 13. Shane Cassidy 14. Conor Lynch 15. Seadhna O’Brien 16. Harvey Leen 17. Gearoid O Connor
Upcoming fixtures
Friday 28th April – U15 Blue team vs Churchill at home in Ballymac at 6pm
Monday 1st May – U15 Gold team vs Na Gaeil at home in Ballymac at 6pm
U15 Boys
Blue Team
Our u15 Blue team faced a huge task in our opening Div 1B Co League fixture. An away fixture, to the amalgamated combination of Keel and Listry was never going to be easy.
Our 1st attack yielded a good goal, however, scores by us in 1st half were scarce and laborious.
Half time score
Ballymac 1-1 Keel/Listry 2-12
The 2nd half showed a massive change in our style of play and determination. Attack after attack, score after score, we reeled them in. For the 1st 15 mins we had them in serious trouble! However, Keel/Listry are a very good team, and they eventually regained control and ran out convincing and deserving winners, on a final scoreline of Ballymac1-9 Keel/Listry 3-18.
Though well beaten on the night, our boys showed great attitude and potential. We battled away and never gave in.
We will improve.
Scorers: Mike Quirke 1-4 , Sean Martin 0-1, Padraig Reidy 0-2 , Jack Collins 0-2
Squad:
John Leen, Fionn Enright, Darragh McMahon, Cian Gilroy, Conor McCarthy Jackson Brosnan, Ray Horgan, Eoghan Joy, Padraig Reidy, Ryan Burke, Mike Quirke, Liam O’Rahilly .Graham West. Jack Collins, Sean Martin, Jack Lynch, Cathal Carr, Kyran Boyle, Shane Cassidy, Conor Lynch and Seadhna O’Brien
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U15 Boys County League 2023:
Round 1
Ballymac Gold 5-12 V Ardfert 1-01 (16/4/23)
Ballymac u15 gold team played Ardfert on 16th April on a good pitch in dry, but blustery conditions.
We chose to play against the wind in the 1st half.
Good defending and midfield play ensured our forwards got a good supply of ball. They converted many of these into scores.
The half time score was Ballymac 3-7 Ardfert 1-1.
2nd half: With the wind behind us, we drove on with some quality defending and scores on display.
Well done to our u13 players who played up and contributed today, playing in their 1st big pitch game. Credit to Ardfert, their pitch and their team for a good sporting game.
Final score: Ballymac Gold 5-12 Ardfert 1-1
Scorers– Seadhna O’Brien 3 goals!!Liam O’Rahilly 1-2, JackCollins 0-4, Graham West 1-1,
Cian Gilroy 0-2, Ryan Burke 0-1, Harvey Leen 0-1, Darragh McMahon 0-1
Team
1. Jack lynch, 2. Kyran Boyle, 3. Fionn Enright, 4. Conor McCarthy, 5. Eric Quirke,
6. Jackson Brosnan, 7. Cathal Carr, 8. Darragh McMahon, 9. Cian Gilroy, 10. Ryan Burke,
11. Jack Collins, 12. Liam O’Rahilly, 13. Graham West, 14. Conor Lynch,
15.Seadhna O’Brien, 16. Gearoid Joy, 17. Harvey Leen, 18. Gearoid O Connor.
U15 Blue Team
U15s Blue Team play away to Keel/Listry on Wednesday next at 7pm in Keel and our U15 Gold Team play Ardfert next Friday evening at 7pm .
Well Done to Conor McCarthy (4/4/23)
Congratulations and well done to Conor McCarthy of Rathanny who was part of the Farranfore Maine Valley U15 4x200m relay team that won Gold at the National Juvenile Indoor Athletics Championships in Athlone last weekend. Conor is a member of our U15 squad.