Did you know? Like a lot of clubs Ballymachugh have suffered greatly from the ravages of emigration. Here's an X5 that have spent considerable time abroad of late or currently. They mightn't do badly at all in the reserve C football championship!
Philip Gill,
Michael Halton, Liam Donohoe, Cathal Smith, John Fox, Henry Plunkett, Martin Kiernan,
James Henry Fitzsimons, Gerry Plunkett,
Declan Briody, Barry Kiernan, Padraig Kelly, Niall Baxter, Killian Smith, Adrian Daly.
Each week we will introduce one of the many interesting and diverse personalities of Ballymachugh GFC.

This Week:
Ballymachugh GAA Profiles
Name: Kieran Goldrick
Age: 21
If you were throwing a party and you could invite anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be? George Best
What are you playing on your i pod/cd player? Macklemore Ryan Lewis/ Bastille
What's the last good film you saw? Lawless
Favourite drink? Guinness/Lattes
Favourite food? Any sort of curries
Any pre match superstitions ? 2 pairs of socks/sit in the same corner as Finbar
Post match party venue? Buddies
What's the worst pitch you've ever played on? Arva/Castlerahan
What's your favourite / dream holiday destination? Florida
Who's the biggest joker in the teams you play for? Paddy Baxter/ Aodhain Kiernan
Who is the worst trainer? Darragh Goldrick
Toughest opponent you've faced? James McGivney (Mullinalachta)
Football boot of choice? Adidas adipure
Best ever performance?
U13 final
One to forget?
Crosserlough c'ship 2011
When you were playing in the back garden as a kid who did you pretend to be? Francie Bellew

Astroturf
Our resplendent astroturf facility is available for bookings, anyone who wishes to make a booking contact John Coyle 087-9719715.
Mothers why not hire it for an hour for a birthday party??? Beats cleaning up at home when the masses depart……….

Football Zone
Our flagship team, our senior footballers played an ACFL division 3 match at home on Sunday 23rd June against Shercock. With an early throw in of 11am to accommodate the exciting Down Donegal encounter in Breifne the action was hot and heavy throughout. The match finished on a scoreline of Ballymachugh 1 9 Shercock 0 9. This was a tremendous two points for the Hughs in a match where we played for the majority with 14 men. Awesome stuff lads!
Our reserve X5, a talented crew of youth and some not so young were in action in the first round of the reserve C championship on Friday night June 21st in Shercock. Led by the evergreen Padraig Sheridan, the final score read Ballymachugh 1 8 Shercock 1 5. Played in testing wet and windy conditions the Hughs were level at half time with a Kerrigan point reaching parity. The second half was nip and tuck and late scores from Goldrick Kieran and McFarlane sealed the deal. Round two is imminent.
Bertha Kiernan's sterling son James was awarded for his recent heavy scoring exploits with selection on the Munterconnacht GFC Football all-stars team of the month for May at wing forward.
Ballymachugh underage summer camp begins on Monday July 1st and will run for 5 days from 10.00 to 2pm. The nominal fee can be paid on the Monday morning to Norine Mulligan and Peter Mulligan.
Our under 8 footballers took part in a blitz in Kingspan Breifne Park on Saturday June 22nd. The children played matches against Drung, Killygarry and Butlersbridge in a 10 a side blitz format. The children had a brilliant time despite the incessant wet showers. Well done all.
The under 14 ladies footballers were defeated by Baileboro in the semi-final last Monday. The girls battled gamely til the death and gave their all. Training will continue in advance of the championship. Under 13 ladies have commenced their training also.

Our under 12 boys footballers had a busy week with no less than three games pencilled in for completion. The lads got the week off to a tremendous start dismissing neighbours Mullahoran in a tight intense finish. Well done lads. The other fixtures were both away in Kingscourt and Killinkere. The Kingscourt affair was rather one sided with our lads in complete control. Well done boys and it is vital that all players keep up the training attendance as we approach summer holidays.

Ballynarry school girls played their football final of Division 2 in Lavey on Thursday June 20th. In blistering conditions the girls put on an exhibition of controlled passing, resolute defending and accurate finishing. Ahead at the interval a strong finish saw the title return for an amazing fourth year in a row to Ballynarry. The final score read Ballynarry 3 9 Killinkere 3 2. Chloe Goldrick was a deserving player of the match and all panel members contributed over the season. Well done. A big thank you to Gary & Sharon Goldrick for refreshments served afterwards in the clubrooms plus all parents who helped prepare an enjoyable celebration banquet.
Our footballing ladies under the new management of crafty Paddy Baxter and enthusiastic senior star Kieran Goldrick are training away. They face off in the Intermediate championship first round on Sunday June 30th in Ballyheelan against the might of two parishes combined Denn and Castlerahan. Throw in is at 12 and support is paramount.
Best wishes to our under 16 county football lady stars Lucy, Caoimhe, Eilish and Kelda who are all part of the Cavan ladies squad who meet Donegal on Tuesday in the championship. We also wish Pat's dynamos best wishes Aoibhín and Sheana Kiernan who are part of the Cavan senior ladies team. They meet Down in Iniskeen on Sunday 23rd June.
Well done to all who raised money and walked for underage hurling equipment on Saturday morning. An enjoyable route indeed!

Forthcoming Footballing Fixtures:
27-06-2013 (Thursday) reserve championship C Group 1 round 2:
Round 2 Arva V Ballymachugh 8pm
Friday 5th July Minor league division 3 semi-final Ballymachugh v Lavey 8pm in Stradone
Sun 7th 2pm BMH v Templeport - Reserve championship round 3.

Club Contact
Don't forget to visit our club website for all the latest club news, fixtures, results, match reports, lotto results and more. www.ballymachughgaa.com
We are also on twitter @ballymachughgaa plus you will find us on Facebook.

Club GAA Range
Large ranges of Ballymachugh GAA leisure wear are available, sizes from adult down to 5/6 year olds. Club jerseys also in stock, sizes from ex-large down to 5/6 year olds. Kit bags are also available. For more information or to place your order, contact Brendan Sweeney 087-6898899 or [email protected]

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THAT 12 MONTH LOTTO MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE
LOTTO RESULTS
Date:
18th June 2013
Numbers Drawn:
2 19 23 27
Jackpot Winner: None
€50 Winner: Peter Mulligan, Freeduff
€20 Winners:
1. Tommy Kiernan, Cloncovid
2. Eugene Farrelly, Kill

3. Jackie Denneny, Omard
4. Jimmy McEnroe, Kilderry

Three Panel Winner: Gerry Gill, Lavagh

Next Week's Jackpot: €1,200

Ballymachugh 125
Ballymachugh GAA recently launched a fantastic GAA club history book. The 290 page colour masterpiece traces the origins of the GAA in the parish and encompasses chapters on football, hurling, camogie, underage successes, Ladies football and Cumann na mBunscol among others. Ballymachugh 125 is available for purchase for the princely sum of €25 in local shops and businesses, if you are abroad and wish to acquire this book please contact Brendan Sweeney on 087-6898899 or at [email protected]

Club Notes
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