Ballymore notes 2011
February 23rd 2011
February 16th 2011
Ballymore GAA notes – February 23rd 2011
Ballymore GAA
ACFL Division 5 – Ballymore v Caulry
The second of Ballymore’s Division 5 matches saw them take on Caulry
at home last Saturday evening. It proved to be a tight battle with both
sides trying to cope with the strong breeze. The first half saw the home
team get on top early with 2 quick points one from open play by Stephen
Rooney and the second from an Alan Slevin Free. Caulry for their part
were not to be out done and scored 2 points them selves resulting from
a combination of poor handling and misplaced passes from the Ballymore
team. The match came alive when Ballymore broke forward and the ball found
its way to Mike Slevin who in turn found the back of the net and continued
his good form in front of goal. The last action of the first half saw
Caulry score a point from play which was matched by another Alan Slevin
point. At the break the Home side had a slight lead of 1-3 to 0-3. The
second half continued a chess like manner with both sides swapping points.
First Alan Slevin scored another Free and then added a point before Caulry
scored 2 points themselves in quick succession. Dave Hannon then stepped
up for Ballymore and scored 3 points from play but again Caulry came back
with 2 points themselves. This entertaining game stepped up another gear
as Ballymore’s Dermott Farrell scored good point from play and then
Alan Slevin added to his personal tally with a superbly taken goal coming
off the back of a break from their area and good work by Ballymore’s
Frank Eivers. Caulry could only manage one more point themselves and the
match closed out with a score line of Ballymore 2-9 Caulry 0-10.
Team: Conor McNeil, David Slevin, Bobby McDermott, Paddy Harrington, Darragh
Rooney, Anthony McKnight, Ciaran Finnerty, Sam Moran, Sam Whooley, Mike
Slevin (1-0), Dermott Farrell (0-1), Frank Eivers, Alan Slevin (1-4),
Dave Hannon (0-3) and Stephen Rooney(0-1). Subs Used Chris Donlon.
Training
Training for all players on Friday as normal.
Next match.
Ballymore play their first Division 3 match at home to Moate this coming
Saturday 26th February at 4pm. The referee for this match will be Des
McEnery. Please support the club
Weekly Lotto
There was no overall winner in last weeks draw so the new jackpot figure
is now €9,200. The winning numbers were 1-12-19-22 Winners of the
€20 prizes were Aidan Malynn, Ann Carey, Oliver Dooner, Ned Anderson
& Barry McDermott. The next draw takes in the Village Inn this Friday
25th February Thank you all for your continued support and if you would
like to purchase tickets please speak to a member of the Executive committee
or visit anyone of the local retailers.
Membership
Ballymore GAA 2011 membership is now due Adults €30 and Students
€10, There is a special 2 club discount for Adults of €50. Please
also make sure you complete one of the membership forms if you did not
complete one last year, which are available from any of the executive.
Minor and Underage membership should be paid directly to Millmore Gaels.
News
Our sister club Fr Dalton’s have asked us to point out that there
will be no training for Under 8 and Under10 (boys & girls) this week
due to the election. Training starts back in Ballymore Community centre
on Friday the 4th March. Under 8’s from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and Under
10’s 8.30pm to 9.30pm €2 per child.
This year the club shall be entering teams in U8, U10, U12 , U14 &
minor level at underage and any new players welcome contact any of the
Executive for information or alternatively the club would love to see
you on Friday evening
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Ballymore GAA notes – February 16th 2011
Ballymore off to a flyer!
ACFL Division 5 – Ballymore v Tyrellspass
Last Saturday saw the Ballymore team play their first match of the 2011
season. The game which was originally due to be played in Tyrellspass
was switched due to a water logged pitch. The team have been training
well under new trainer Gerry Walker and it was hoped that the season would
get off to a winning start. In dry but blustery conditions Ballymore wasted
no time in getting on the score sheet as Derek ‘Ching’ Molloy
score a point from open play to cancel out a Tyrellspass point and then
added to this with a well taken free. From then on it was all one way
traffic as Ballymore stamped their authority on the match. Two quick goals
from Mike Slevin resulting from good link work from Frank Eivers pushed
the home team ahead. This was quickly followed by two points from Daly
McCormack making his come and one from John Gilligan who had just replaced
Liam Gilligan who was suffering from concussion after two heavy blows.
The half closed as it had begun with Ching adding to his personal tally
with another point from play. At the break Ballymore were well on top
2-6 to 0-6. The second half carried on in the same manner as Ching first
scored a good point and them calmly beat the Tyrellspass keeper to raise
the green flag and give Ballymore a third goal. Tyrellspass tried hard
to get back into the match but a needless red card did nothing to help
their cause. Three further points from Daly McCormack a fourth goal from
David Slevin and a final point from Mike Slevin round the game off and
gave Ballymore a comfortable win and a great start to their campaign.
The final score line read 4-12 to 0-10. Team: Conor McNeil, Andy Slevin,
Denis Eivers, Seamus Keena, Declan Rooney, Brian Finnerty, Ciaran Finnerty,
Liam Gilligan, Sam Whooley, Frank Eivers, Derek Molloy, Mike Slevin, Alan
Slevin, Daly McCormack and Barry McDermott. Subs used John Gilligan for
Liam Gilligan, Bobby McDermott for Alan Slevin, Paddy Harrington for John
Gilligan and David Slevin for Frank Eivers.
Training
Training for all players on Friday as normal.
Next match.
Ballymore play their second Division 5 match at home to Caulry this coming
Saturday 19th February at 4pm. The clubs first intermediate championship
match looks like being Saturday 26th February at home to Moate, details
to follow.
Membership
Ballymore GAA 2011 membership is now due Adults €30 and Students
€10 there is a discount for those wishing to join both the football
and Hurling club the cost of which is €50. New members please also
make sure you complete one of the membership forms, which are available
from any of the executive or from Jimmy Cassells.
Weekly Lotto
There was no overall winner in last weeks draw so the new jackpot figure
is now €9,100. The winning numbers were 2-6-10-24 Winners of the
€20 prizes were Mary Moran, Mai Glynn, Michael Farrell, Pat Ballesty
and Aaron Molloy & Noel Cuffe. The next draw takes in Cunningham’s
this Friday 18th February Thank you all for your continued support and
if you would like to purchase tickets please speak to a member of the
Executive committee or visit anyone of the local retailers.
Jackets
Due to the huge demand for the jackets it is the clubs intention to place
an additional order at the end of February. The Jackets come in children’s
and adult sizes and feature the crest and names of both clubs.
The last date for bookings is Monday 28th February. Please contact club
secretary Dale Greenwood on 087 6180461 for full details