Our u 16s play in the last game of Phase 2 of The Lee Strand Division 2 of The County League on Saturday next the 26th September.
Their opponents are Austin Stacks and the game is at home at 4pm.
We wish the team and Management every success in this final game of a very competitive County League Campaign for our U16 players.
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U16 County League
Round 3:
Kilcummin Ballymac
Kilcummin replied with 4 points on the trot to go into the lead .Round 2 Moyvane 2-13 Ballymac 2-10.
Our U16s played Moyvane on Monday 7/9/20 night in Round 2 of the 2nd phase of the County League in Moyvane.
Despite missing a few regulars through injuries our lads gave a good account of themselves against one of the most improved teams in north Kerry .
Thanks to everyone for their support and thanks to moyvane for a fine sporting game
Legion soon equalised , but Ballymac playing more direct football were getting the better of Legion on the scoreboard with further points from Gary Lynch, James Kenny,Donal Daly (4) to push Ballymac ahead at the first water break .Sean Rice, James Kenny, Diarmaid Galvin, Luke O’Connell,Luke Horgan, Aidan Horgan, and Eoin Creedon worked tirelessly to keep the Legion boys at bay .Gary Lynch, Niall Collins ,Skye Lynch & Adam Wharton were excelling in their role up front .
In a golden spell for Ballymac, Maurice O’Connell hit 2 01 , Donal Daly 1 01 to put us in the driving seat with 10 mins left .
Niall Collins was unlucky with 2 goal bound shots , but our boys were creating the chances as the game wore on .
A consolation goal for Legion , a rebound from a terrific save from Kieran Slattery who had superbly pushed the ball onto the post put a respectable look on the scoreboard.
Legion tried hard in the last 5 mins but further points from James Kenny & Luke O’Connell left the full time scoreline at 3 14 to 3 09 to Ballymac.
This was a spirited performance from our boys and a great start to Division 2 b .
Great credit to Ballymac for a wonderful display .
Subs used were : Raymond Lowe ,Tommy Palmer, Mossie Brennan, Michael Prendergast & Sam Mansfield.
Next Monday we are away to Moyvane: Monday 7th September at 6.30pm Moyvane V Ballymacelligott
Kilcummin and Moyvane are the other teams in our group and we would like to wish the team every success in the campaign as they have trained hard over the last number of weeks and played numerous challenge games which will benefit them in the weeks ahead .
Monday 31st August at 6.30pm Ballymac V Killarney Legion
Monday 7th September at 6.30pm Moyvane V Ballymacelligott
Remember it is vital to RECONFIRM your child’s health status before commencement of Training/ Game .
In accordance with the Covid 19 guidelines issued, the following restrictions will apply for games:
- The following personnel are allowed on the field during each game:
o 2 mentors per team
o Players from both teams including substitutes
o Match officials (Referees, Linesmen, Umpires)
- Each team must present the Referee with a team sheet outlining names of all players and mentors and to include contact numbers for both mentors.
- Every venue must have a Covid Officer monitoring the entrance at all times.
- It is vitally important to abide by the One Parent or Guardian only per child attendance rule (and that is if it is necessary from a welfare viewpoint) and parent/guardian are obliged to fill out health questionnaire form before attending matches .
- All those permitted to enter the field must sanitise their hands at the gate.
- All present must observe the two meters social distancing rule.
Match Report Thursday 30th July 2020
Under 16 County League
Phase 1 Round 3
Kerins O’Rahillys V Ballymac
5 12 3 09
James Kenny ,Eoin Creedon ,Gary lynch, Andy Rogers & Sean Rice really upping their performance at this stage . Rahilly s responded in style again & kicked 5 unanswered points to go further ahead . A fisted effort (point) by Sean Rice , was added by another Maurice O’Connell point.Two further goals from O’ Rahilly’s killed off the game as a contest , but Ballymac tried to the end with 4 further points from Donal Daly to leave the full time score 5 12 to 3 09 to O’ Rahilly’s
Tommy palmer was solid in Goals.
We thank all the players for their continued effort and wish them the best of luck in phase 2 of the county league .
Thanks to all parents for their support on the night . Thanks to O Rahilly’s for a fine sporting game .
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Match Report Monday 27th July 2020
Under 16 County League
Round 2
Austin Stacks V Ballymac
3-15 4-06
Our u 16s traveled to Connolly Park on Monday night to take on the locals in Round 2 of the county league .Niall Collins had the ball in the Stacks net early in the second half following a great block down , however the Rockies replied with points of their own to keep their nose in front . A wonderful Goal from Gary Lynch cut the deficit to 3 points & lead us in for a grand finish with 5 mins left . However Stacks replied with further points to run out winners on a scoreline of 3 15 to 4 06 to Austin Stacks.
Maurice O’ Connell to reduce the deficit to 4 points .
Ardfert replied with 2 points of their own to push further ahead . Ballymac replied through Gary Lynch & Niall Collins to reduce the deficit once again as the interval approached.However 2 further goals & 3 points put Ardfert in a commanding position at the interval on a scoreline of 4 -09 to 0 -08.
The full list of games are as follows:
Group A
Round 1: Monday 20/7/20 at 7pm
Ballymac V Ardfert
Round 2: Monday 27/7/20 at 7pm
Austin Stacks V Ballymac
Round 3: Monday 3/8/20 at 7pm
Kerins O’Rahillys V Ballymac
Rules Governing U16 County League
U-16 County Football League is played to the Full Rules and Full Pitch as per the current GAA Official Guide.
The Advance Mark & Sin Bin rules will apply to U-16 competitions.
The five-goal rule does not apply to the U-16 competitions.
Unlimited Subs are allowed for all U-16 County League games.
If a team has an issue about the eligibility of an opposing player, the Mentor should ask the Referee to (a) take the playrer’s name (b) get the players signature and date of birth.
Any team for both Football & Hurling wishing to change the time of a fixture must go through the following six steps within the above deadlines:
1. Seek permission from the Co-ordinator
2. Agree change with opposition team
3. Agree new time with opposition team
4. Email the Co-ordinator, Secretary (Mags Evans) and the PRO
5. Notify the Referee
6. Re-arrange appointment of Referee for new fixture
All results to be forwarded to coordinator Garry Murphy (087-9432746) by home team via text or WhatsApp by 9pm on evening of game. Please ensure each club designates a person to forward the scores.