Ballinagore club notes
October 20, 2014
U12 Football, Jim McHugh Memorial Tournament
St. Malachy's/Ballinagore 7-10 St. Mary's, Rochfortbridge 5-14
Our U12 footballers recorded a narrow two point victory over a gallant St. Mary's side in the plate semi-final last Saturday in Garrycastle. Played in a fine sporting manner throughout and with a strong wind behind us in the first half, we dominated play to lead well at half time by 6-04 to 2-05. Well taken goals by Warric Kirby, Killian Bolger and Peter Reynolds were just reward as we were working hard all over the field. We knew our opponents would throw the kitchen sink at us in the second half and this they did. An early Conor Murphy goal extended our lead but St. Mary's got on top for a long period and scored some fine scores. Brave defending especially by the two Marks in our full back line and Peter Dalton in goals kept our lead safe. Two late goals left us reeling and clinging onto a one point lead but we broke upfield and earned a free which Darragh Seery chipped over to secure the win. We now play Millmore Gaels in the final next week. Having played them twice so far this year with one victory each, it has the makings of another exciting game. Well done lads. Team: Peter Dalton, Mark Kiernan, Mark Killian, Tiernan McMahon, Cody Finnane, Luke Seery, Darragh Seery, Conor Murphy, Killian Bolger, Cian Gavigan, Ryan Boyne, Peter Reynolds, Warric Kirby. Subs: Cathal Kelly, Shane Seery, Lorcan Kiernan, Sean Kincaid, David Seery, Peter Murphy, Philip Reynolds, Odhran Gavigan.
Cumann na mBunscoil
Ballinagore 9-07 Taghmon 2-05
Our National School team opened their campaign last Thursday with an impressive victory over Taghmon in Pairc an Bhodhrain. Our boys and girls were on top throughout and their workrate and skill paid off with some great scores being taken. Thanks to Ciaran Daly for officiating. Training for this team continues on Sunday mornings at 11am in the GAA grounds. We have a strong team this year so keep up the good attendances at training and hopefully we will be successful. Team: Adam McGoldrick, Lenards Urts, Mark Killian, Brian McIntyre, Lauren O'Connor, Darragh Seery, Owen McIntyre, Cody Finnane, Peter Reynolds, Cathal Kelly, Erin Heeney, Anna Macken, Jemma Seery, Ciara Gately, Niall Claffey, Aisling Daly, Alex Slevin, Paris Finnane, Hannah McGoldrick.
Future Vision 2020
Ballinagore GAA are holding this presentation on Friday evening, 24th October where we will outline our plans for the development of our club, its facilities, its standing and intrinsic relationship within our community. The event will take place at 8.30pm and will be held in St. Patrick's NS, Ballinagore. There will be keynote speakers/facilitators and the informative presentation should encourage lively debate and ideas. This is an open forum and we want to encourage all members of our local community to attend. Refreshments will be served on the evening. Please spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there.
Walking Track
The lights are back on for the Winter around our walking track on Tuesday's and Friday's between 19:30 and 22:00. There was a huge crowd out walking last Tuesday with the car park almost at capacity!
Table Quiz
Our annual table quiz takes place on Friday 14th November in The Bodhrán. With popular quizmaster, Sean Delaney, already busy coming up with more brain-teasers for the big screen, it promises to be another great evenings fun. Tables of four are €40 so keep this night free in your diaries and come along!
Community Text Alert
As many of you will have read on our newsletter, we are introducing a community text alert system in conjunction with An Garda Siobhána.The system is a one way communication of information from An Garda Siochana to members of the public. Messages are typically of the form of advising of suspicious activity, keeping a lookout, informational or crime prevention advice. Messages are sporadic and infrequent, based on crime levels in the area, and are only transmitted during daytime hours. If you are interested in registering to receive text alerts from An Garda Siochana or would like further information, then please send your name and mobile phone number to [email protected] or 087 9211448.
Sympathy
The club extends its deepest sympathy to Mary Durkan on the death of her uncle, Pat Monaghan, Drogheda. May he Rest in Peace.
Birthday Wishes
We want to wish club footballer, Niall Kelly, a very happy 21st Birthday even if it is a year late!! Niall had to postpone his 21st birthday party last October due to one of his Ruaile Buaile bandmates being involved in a serious accident. However he celebrated both 21st and 22nd in fine style last Saturday night in The Bridge House, Tullamore.
Halloween Fancy Dress Party
The Bodhran are hosting a fancy dress party on Saturday 25th October. It should be a great night out over the Holiday weekend and you'd never know who you might bump into!
