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.

* On Saturday past the Ballymartin Seniors had a very comfortable win; Aghaderg 0-06 vs. 2-17 Ballymartin. This Friday they host An Riocht at Pats Road with a 7:17PM throw-in.

* The Ballymartin Reserves lost their third round match of the Felix Darby Cup Group 1 to Rostrevor 1-15 vs. 0-07 Ballymartin. They are currently tied with Glenn - but behind on point difference. Ballymartin will have home advantage for the Quarter-Final of Felix Darby Cup on Sun 27th Apr at 2pm.

* Baileghlas Minors - came away with a draw Tuesday week in the first round of the Down ACMFL Section B League; final score Baileghlas 2-9 V 3-6 Ballyholland. Last week they were away to Liatroim 5-19 vs. 3-05 Baileghlas, the next match is away to An Riocht on Tuesday 29 April.

* Ballymartin U-16s will have a BYE on Thursday 24th as Clann Na Derg have withdrawn from this League so there each week-which.

* 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 less than 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 hosted Clonduff last week and were defeated by strong Clonduff team; Ballymartin 3-04 vs. 3-16 Clonduff. The Ballymartin ladies played a great game (some of them their first time wearing a jersey), their next match is away to Rostrevor on the 4 May.

* Lotto Numbers for Sunday 20 April 2014 were; 1, 24, 31, 32. No Jackpot Winners - Next LOTTO Jackpot £13,000. TWO tickets matched three numbers. Congratulation to the lucky winners: Roseanne & Indy Cunningham and Joe Phillips. This Sunday 27 April 2014 Lotto ROTA Team - Y. Fitzpatrick (Leader), S. & P. Fitzpatrick, C. Bailey, P. & M. Doran, C. Higgins & G. Quinn. Tweet

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