Ballymartin GAC Club Notes
April 14, 2014* The Ballymartin Seniors had a great opening League match away to Atticall. From the outset the Lillywhites dominated the ball, despite playing into a strong wind, they went intot he half 0-05 apiece. There were some great performances from the James and Adrian Doran along with John Fitzpatrick clearing several points from play. Big Ernie along with Big Pete doing their best in hte Mid-Field to win the kick-outs and the breaking ball. With the assistance of Kieran O'Hare and the wind on his back, Ballymartin went on to outscore the Home team in the second half by seven points leave the Ballymartin visitors a comfortable win Atticall 0-7 V 0-14 Ballymartin.
* The Seniors hosted Bredagh on Monday evening (14 April), and are away to Aghaderg with this Saturday (19 April), with a 4PM throw-in. Referee: Patrick Mc Daid.
* The Ballymartin Reserves lost their third round match of the Felix Darby Cup Group 1 to Rostrevor 1-15 vs. 0-07 Ballymartin.
* Baileghlas Minors - came away with a draw last Tuesday in the first round of the Down ACMFL Section B League; final score Baileghlas 2-9 V 3-6 Ballyholland. Yesterday they were away to Liatroim and the following match is away to An Riocht on Tuesday 29 April.
* The Baileghlas U-14 squad hosted An Riocht on Monday evening (7 April). Despite An Riochts two towering Mid-Fielders, who easily out paced the the small framed Baileghlas men, there was no let-up for An Rioht. Baileghlas played into the strong wind during the first half and despite the speed and agility of the big Mid-Fielder (Campbell), the lads pushed on and perserveered. At the half Baileghlas were two points behind. With sheer detrmination the lads pulled out all the stops and fought there way into a winning position. Great teamwork and near perfect passing forced the An Riocht lads into defeat. Final score; Baileghlas 4-16 vs. 1-15 An Riocht. The next outting is Monday 28 April in Ballymartin against Glenn.
* U-12 coaching continues tomorrow night (Thursday) at the Quarter Road pitch, Glasdrumman from 6pm until 7pm. It is important that everyone attends training as the first league game is only two weeks away (4 May), away to Mitchels with an 11AM throw-in.
* The Ballymartin U-16 Ladies next match is at home to Teconnaught on Sunday 27April @ 12:30PM.
* The Ballymartin U-14 Ladies host Clonduff tonight in Ballymartin @ 7PM in Pat Road.
* The Ballymartin Ladies U-12 South
* Lotto Numbers for Sunday 13 April 2014 were; 1, 4, 7, 14. No Jackpot Winners - Next LOTTO Jackpot £12,900. TWENTY tickets matched three numbers. Congratulation to the lucky winners: Harvy Mackin, David Williams, Chris Bailey, Paul Rowntree, Marty Patterson, Bernie O'Neill, Theresa McNamee, Emm McCartan, William Magennis, Niall Brady, Raymond McDonald, Damien Poland, Jimmy & Brigid, Christopher McGuinness, Jennie McVeigh, MMM, John Hardy, Shannon Cunningham, John Campbell & Tracy O'Hanlon. This Sunday 20 April Lotto ROTA Team - E. Phillips (Leader), S. Phillips, S. Rogers, S. Cunningham, L. Byrne, L. Cunningham, P. Higgins, C. Cunningham & R. Cunningham. Tweet
