Our U16s entertained Na Gaeil in Ballymac in Round 3 of the Central Region Division one last Monday 15th April. Our lads were first off the mark in a low scoring opening fifteen minutes , the points coming from Gary Lynch and a Donal Daly free . But Na Gaeil rallied and hit the front after 18 minutes with a goal and 2 points . Ballymac responded well with a well taken goal from Bryan Godley and a further Goal from a penalty by Adam Joy,to put us ahead by 4 points at the interval, Ballymac 2 04 Na Gaeil 1 03 .
Further points from Donal Daly and Adam Joy and a sweet strike from Mark Brick to hit the back of the net had us in a good position with 17 mins to play . But fair play to Na Gaeil who didn’t give up and rallied again to hit 6 unanswered points to reduce the deficit to 3 points . In a frantic final 7 minutes , our boys stood firm and held out for a win on the final score line of 3 06 to 1 09 .
James Bailey was outstanding at full back , Adam Walker, Luke O’Connell and James Kenny did very well in defence. Denis Brosnan worked tirelessly as did Adam Kelly and Darragh Sweeney at midfield . Up front Donal Daly & Adam Sheehy impressed . Thanks to all parents who supported us on the night and thanks to Na Gaeil for a fine sporting Game .
