Ballina GAA Notes 13th Apr 2015
Post date: Apr 16, 2015 10:46:42 AM
This weeks notes include: Membership/Registration; Darkness into Light; 5-year plan; Lotto Results; Juvenile Notes: U6s and U8s, Results: U12, U14, Upcoming Fixtures: U12, U14, U16, GAA Camps, Get Well; Senior Notes: Senior Hurling Championship, Junior "B" Hurling League, Minor Football Championship, Inter-County, Congratulations & Website.
Membership /Registration:
Thanks to everyone who has registered so far. We wish to remind all remaining club members that membership is now overdue. Membership must be paid as soon as possible to enable you to play and also to have a vote in the AGM.
Please contact any club officer about renewing your membership or go online to http://ballina.tipperary.gaa.ie/registration.
Darkness into Light:
Ballina GAA club are honoured to have been asked to host the first Darkness into Light walk in Ballina/ Killaloe at 4.15 am on May 9th. The walk is the annual fundraiser for Pieta House. The local organising committee, which has already done Trojan work, is chaired by Bridie McGrath. More information will be posted through Facebook.
5-year plan:
The club is presently developing a 5-year plan. The plan will cover everything from coaching to communications to facilities. Have you any thoughts or ideas on where the club should be going over the next 5-years??? Please email your thoughts and comments to secretary.ballina.tipperary@gaa.ie mentioning "5-year Plan".
Lotto Results:
Winning numbers last week were 9, 21, 23, 25.
Jackpot for this week is €5,600. Lines are €2 each and can be bought online by clicking on the lotto link on the Ballina GAA website. ‘If you’re not in, you can’t win!’
Juvenile Notes:
U6s and U8s
The U6 and U8 age groups return to training on Saturday 18th April at 10am. Helmets, Hurley’s etc. will be available to buy from the club shop that morning.
All proceeds from the club shop go towards paying for the new field.
Results
U12
Group 1 and Group 4 played Inane Rovers in Roscrea on Thursday last.
While Group 1 won their game, they had to concede as they didn’t have the required number of subs.
Group 4 were beaten.
Group 3 had a good win over Shannon Rovers.
U14
The U14s had a comprehensive win over Moneygall/ Clonakenny in The Feile Football North Semifinal. They now await the outcome of the other abandoned semi final.
Upcoming Fixtures
U12
Group 1 and Group 4 are both at home to Toomevara this Friday evening, 17th April.
Group 3 are away to Ballinahinch on Friday evening, 17th April.
U14
U14s play Silvermines in Ballina on Wednesday evening, 15th April.
U16
U16s are at home to Borrisokane on Monday 20th April
GAA Camps
A very successful Easter Camp was held over 3 days last week. Over 60 children took part and learned a few new skills, while having great fun in the glorious sunshine.
Cul Camp on line registration is now open from http://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ Cul Camp takes place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th July.
Get Well
Everyone in the club would like to wish Tadhg Maguire a speedy recovery. His U14 teammates are looking forward to having him back manning the full back line soon.
Senior Notes:
Senior Hurling Championship
Ballina began their County Senior Hurling Championship campaign on Sunday evening last, 12th April in Holycross. This year we have stepped up to Roinn I and Clonoulty/Rossmore were our opponents. Clonoulty started with a goal & put us on the back foot straight away. Clonoulty tagged on a few points & we found ourselves 7 points behind before we opened our scoring. We held our own for the next 10-15 mins, but a Clonoulty goal coming up to half-time left us 2-11 to 0-4 behind at half-time.
A good start was required to the second half, but again it was Clonoulty who got the important scores & extended their lead further. We finished well & were on top for the last 10 mins, but in truth the game was well beyond our reach at that stage. Final Score: Clonoulty/Rossmore 4-21, Ballina 1-09.
The effort was there, but on the evening little things didn't go our way Clonoulty had the experience and the skills to keep doing the right things. Our next game is on April 26th against Nenagh Éire Óg & again this will be a big test in a very strong group.
Ballina: Martin McKeogh; Donal Kent, Aidan Hanley, Gerry O'Brien; Brian O'Connor, Thomas Collins, Kevin Cosgrove; David Hickey, Sean McKeogh; Steven O'Brien, Patrick Cosgrove, Ronan Bourke; Ben King, Eoin Kent, Brian McKeogh. Subs Used: Diarmuid Healy & Terry O'Halloran
Junior "B" Hurling League
Ballina played their second game of the League against Borris-Ileigh on bank Holiday Monday 6th April in Borrisoleigh. Ballina played well in this game, but unfortunately goals win games & Borris got 4 to win on the scoreline: Borris-Ileigh 4-08 to Ballina 1-15. This was a much-improved performance from the opening game.
Ballina will be out again this weekend against Lorrha in Lorrha. Check fixtures for details.
Minor Football Championship
Ballina begin this Minor Football campaign on Thursday 16th April in Ballina against Kildangan. We are defending champions in this competition, but will need a big performance from everyone to make progress. Best wishes to selectors Fran Hogan, Dermot Gleeson & Michael Cyran & the panel for this game.
Inter-County
Huge Congratulations to Steven O'Brien and the Tipperary Under-21 Footballers on their great win over Cork on Wednesday night last in Thurles. The team showed great heart & skill on the evening and were worthy winners of their second Munster Title. Best wishes to the Panel and team Saturday next in Tullamore against Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Best wishes also to the Tipp Senior Hurlers & Michael Breen in the league semi-final on Sunday against Waterford. Congratulations to the Minor Hurlers & best wishes to the Minor Footballers also in their respective Munster Championship campaigns.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Siobhan Kennedy (Gortlassobrien) on her recent nuptials to Anthony O'Rourke. We wish them both a long & happy life together. Siobhan is a former club Treasurer.
Website:
Visit our website: www.ballina.Tipperary.gaa.ie or follow our twitter page @ballinagaa for regular updates.