Good luck to Ballykellys Pauric Cullen this weekend as he takes to the field for the Kildare minor team in the Leinster semi final against Meath in Navan The u14 boys drew in Ballykelly on Sunday morning against a very dogged Confey team . Final score Ballykelly 2.6 Confey 2.6. This point keeps the lads near the top of the table as they approach the last league match v Robertstown on Wednesday evening. The u12 girls came up short in the league final on Friday evening when they were defeated on a scoreline of Ballykelly 2.4 Ellistown 3.3.They can be very proud of their achievement though as this Ballykelly team is a very young team . Well done to Eoghin o Neill and Niamh Lawless for srcuring promotion with this group The u12 boys left it late in the game but returned to winning ways in the 5th round of the league v Allenwood. Final score Ballykelly 4.4 Allenwood 2.8. Next up is a home tie v Castlemitchel on Tuesday evening. The senior men continued their fine form in the league when they had a comfortable victory over Celbridge on Saturday. Final score Ballykelly 1.16 Celbridge B 0.6. This win keeps them firmly in contention as they approach the last 2 matches in the league. Next up is an away tie v Cappagh on Tuesday evening We have completed our player profile on all our u14 Feile players for the National Feile which will be held on the weekend of the 3rd July. To view these profiles log on to www.ballykellygfc.ie and go to player profiles The u14 boys had a fine victory on Wednesday evening when they defeated Leixlip on a scoreline of Ballykelly 3.15 Leixlip 3.6 This win keeps Ballykelly firmly in contention in the league with 4 wins from 5 played with 2 rounds to go. Best on the day were in goals Eoin Mcdonagh tommy Gratten Lee Moore Adam o Flaherty and Eoin Sinnott next up is an away tie v Robertstown The under 14 girls team had a superb victory on Wednesday night in Rosglas defeating last years winners Athy 1-7 to 2-3. Both these teams met in last years under 13 final with Athy edging out Ballykelly on that occasion mainly due to the finishing of Athys full forward Mikaela nolan. On this occasion though,for the first time in over three years Mikaela was held goal-less largely due to the excellent defending of Ballykellys Stephanie Ryan. Ryan pressured the Athy forward all night and was ably assisted by the superb Katelyn Lawlor and Tracey Greed. Ciara Fitzpatrick in goals dealt with most things well as did backs Eimear Clarke,Sophie Kavanagh and Rachel Broughan.Rachel tired towards the end of a hard fought game and was replaced by the competant Katie Lawler. The mid-field battle was won easily by the Ballykelly duo of Niamh Fahey and the non-stop dynamo Michelle Morrissey. Alanna McLoughlin eventually replaced Niamh in the middle of the pitch and frustrated Athys every move. Up front Eva Houlihan scored her now familiar screamer of a goal while Ailish Heavey dictated all that happened in the forward line. Ailish's work was well enhanced by the ever alert Michelle Cullen,Niamh Forde,Lauren Delahunt and Claire Melia. Aideen Connolly replaced Niamh Forde in full forward and performed wery well. Tara Harrisson and Amy Nash who have an under 12 semi-final on Monday were retained as subs on the night as was new recruit Jade Kelly The senior ladies championship training is now in full swing and after hours of relentless effort the players are starting to look extermely fit and sharp.Training continues every Wednesday and Friday at 7.00pm in the new grounds at present and we look forward to welcoming back all those who were doing exams over the past while. New players are always welcome--contact Ladies Secretary David Tormey--086-8808273 The u12 girls finished their league campaign with a well deserved victory over Celbridge on Monday evening on a scoreline of Ballykelly 4.5 Celbridge 2.2. The girls now wait to play their league semi final after finishing their league in second place with 4 wins and 1 defeat from 5 played. well done to all involved 08/06/2009 Jackpot : ¬2,800 Numbers : Winners :No winner E20 Winners were Christy & Julie c/o E Weldon Eamonn Brereton c/o P Moore Dolly Connelly c/o S Whyte Sean Ryan c/o S Whyte Christy Donohoe c/o M Dowling weeks jackpot E3,000 Well done to Joe Sharpe and Aidan Cullen on making the Kildare u16 panel On our links page on our website www.ballykellygfc.ie we've added St Patricks (Wicklow) who are our opponents for the Ballykelly u14 Boys team and also Clann Eireann (Armagh) who are visiting to play the Ballykelly Girls all on the weekend of july 3rd to 5th Ballykelly clubwear in Neills design is now available to buy in Early's fashion shop on main street. Jackets,Hoodie's,T Shirts,and Polo shirts from 5/6 right up to adult sizes all with club crest will be on sale at keenest prices The u14 boys wellcome St Patricks of Wicklow to the club on July 3rd for the first round of the National Feile in what promises to be a memorable occasion for these children. The u14 girls wellcome Clian Eirann from Lurgan in Co Armagh The website is now up and running for just under a year now and is proving a huge success. To keep up to date with all that's going on in the club simply log on and type in www.ballykellygfc.ie Féile Peil na nÓg Cill Dara Young Players' Charter We are playing for enjoyment, to be with our friends, and to make new friends.We promise to try our best to improve our skill, to help our team mates, and to obey the rules of the game.We enjoy having older people watch us play. We ask that they applaud rather than criticise our efforts and the efforts of our opponents. Remember that we are learning to play a game that should give us a lifetime of enjoyment. We may have to risk making errors in order to learn. Please give us a chance.We thank the referees for giving time to take charge of our games. We promise to respect the referees  decisions. We ask the older people to do the same.We promise to respect our opponents. We will shake hands before and after each game. The club have arranged an exibition game for the early part of July for our u8 squad which is been assembled at the moment,it will be played in Croke park and promises to be a memorable occasion .Training has resumed for this age group, so if you would like your child to particapate in this simply call down to the field on Friday nights.U8 and U6 matches are arranged every three weeks, the coaches have all completed the Foundation level coaching course and are currently awaiting a date for the ethics and good practice programme. The Friday evening sessions are for boys and girls from U6 to u10 .U6 and U8 matches are run off on saturday or sunday mornings.If you have any queries and would like to talk to someone from the club call down on Friday evenings at 6pm and look for Dermot Lawler or by phone (086)8498324 Ballykelly GFC will be running a summer camp (VHI cul camp) this year from August 17th to 21th.The coaches are highly trained (male and female)and have GAA coaching qualifacations.The camp will be open to children from the ages of 7 to 13.If you would like your child to take part in this contact Dermot Lawler (086)8498324 full details will be posted in the coming weeks Tweet

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