Congratulations
Ballinascreen Committee wish to congratulate the U14 Hurlers & management in their Feile success at the weekend.  Well done to everyone involved and we wish you every success in the National Feile.

St Colm's Under 14 Hurlers Win Feile na nGael Title St Colm's 3-06  Kevin Lynch's 1-02

On Sunday morning at a windswept Owenbeg stadium St Colm's, Ballinascreen captured their third Feile title in five years. With a strong wind blowing directly down the pitch this was always going to be 'a game of two halves'. Dungiven had the advantage of the wind in the opening half, but it was Ballinascreen who had the first few attacks. Eoin McCallion and Jack Conway did well to win possession in their corner forward positions and Screen were unlucky not to get a few early scores, however it was Dungiven who scored first with a goal from a high ball into the Screen goal mouth. Shane Grant quickly replied with a free to make it a two point lead.  The score remained like this for much of the half. The Screen defence stood up well to the Dungiven attacks with Pauric McEldowney courageously blocking a number of shots, Aodan O'Hagan clearing his lines confidently and Odhran Fullerton acting as a rock at the heart of the defence. Dungiven were only restricted to shots from frees and tagged on two points to push the lead out to four points. At the short whistle the score was: St Colm's 0-01Kevin Lynch's 1-02.

Immediately at the start of the second half the Screen lads attacked the Dungiven goals and won a couple of frees, which Grant confidently struck over to eat into the lead. Screen then began to take control of the game and used the wind intelligently. Niall Doyle began to assert himself in midfield, popping over a smart score from a well worked Ronan McKenna free.  The half back line of Oisin McCluskey, Ronan McKenna and Emmet Donnelly provided a wall that Dungiven found difficult to pass. Anytime they did get near the Screen goals Jake Donnelly showed his worth as a goalkeeper with his command of the square and long clearances. At the opposite end  Michael Murray and Lee Colville worked very hard in the half forwards and made it difficult for Dungiven to clear the ball and the introduction of Lorcan McAlinden and James O'Connor energised the Screen attack. Goals from the dangerous Mark Farrelly and poacher Jamie Murray helped Screen build a strong lead.

Jack Conway won a lot of ball in the Dungiven half and linked up well with Jamie Murray.  Conway won the free that allowed Grant to stretch the lead to six points. Then a terrific 1-01 from Farrelly sealed the win. This was a victory that was built on the hard work put in against the wind in the first half and the attacking hurling in the second half. The commitment from both teams and their skills in difficult conditions must be commended.  St Colm's, Ballinascreen Under 14 hurlers will now focus on preparing for the All Ireland Feile n nGael. A big thank you to the players' parents, everyone who was involved in preparations for the game and the supporters who turned out at the game and attended the reception at the club house.

Camogie News
U6, 8,10 Camogie training at club Monday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. New members welcome.
U16 camogie continues at Club at 6pm. Could all players please attend. . £1 is required per player to cover cost of facilities.
Well done to all who took part in the 5k today. A total of £600 was raised for the Hurling and Camogie Feile. Thanks to the senior camogs who turned up and to the ladies who provided refreshments in Club afterwards.

Well done to the U14 hurlers today.
Well done to the Senior Camogs who had a brilliant win against Kilrea on Friday night.

U10 Football
Well done to our U10 footballers who took part in a Go Games Blitz on Friday night, the boys performed extremely well and had great fun.  Thanks again to the parents that helped with transport, it is very much appreciated.

Senior Football
The committee and players wish a speedy recovery to Paul Devlin who injured his knee in the league game against Banagher at the weekend.  Get well soon Paul.

Well done to seniors and reserves who picked up two wins over Banagher on Sunday.

Senior Hurling
The senior hurlers drew with Banagher at home on Friday night.
400 Club Winners
£300 Terence Glasgow, £50 Breige Bradley & £50 Bernie O'Kane.  Thanks for your continued support.

Club Summer Camp 2015 - Save the date
Please note that this year's camp will take place from 6-10 July for P3 to U12 boys & girls.  Application forms will be available soon and parents should note that there will be a 10 day turnaround so you are advised to get forms returned before the deadline to ensure your child gets a goody pack.

This weeks fixtures;
Tuesday, May 12th at 7.15pm
The Old Thatch Inn U14A Round 3
Glen v Ballinascreen

Friday, May 15th at 7.30pm
T Mackle U14 ACHL Round 1
Swatragh v Ballinascreen

Sunday, May 17th
T Mackle U16 ACHL at 11am
Ballinascreen v Slaughtneil

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