Weekly News June 2nd 2013

Post date: Jun 9, 2013 10:13:44 AM

Bike for Ballina: The club in partnership with Watermans Lodge Daycare and Respite centre held a Bike for Ballina over the Bank holiday weekend. This was a novel marathon cycle event which involved over a hundred and fifty club members from under twelves boys and girls,under fourteens,sixteens,minors,intermediates,many parents and adult members all giving their time to cycle for a least one half hour. Others gave generously of their time to collect donations. In lovely weather this was a great community effort which created a very positive buzz around the town. A great achievement and great fun,well done to all involved! Results of challenges held as part of the cycle will be published next week. Thank you to the community of Ballina and local environs for the support you gave to us with this fundraiser.

Junior B: We drew with Toomevara in the county hurling league last Sunday in Toomevara. Ballina 2-16 - Toomevara 2-16.

Under 14: Hard luck to the under 14 footballers who were beaten by Emily/Treacys last Saturday morning in Templemore in the county semifinal.

Local Lotto: No winner of last weeks jackpot now standing at a grand total of €18,600. In order to be in with a chance to win or share in this jackpot, you may purchase your tickets in all shops,pubs,club officers or on line at locallotto.ie. Thank you for your continued support.

Tipperary U21 Hurling: Well done to Michael Breen and Tipperary U21 hurling team win on their great win over Limerick last Friday night.

Tipperary versus Limerick: Tickets for game will be available in the GAA complex this Wednesday June 5th at 9pm,only stand tickets available.

Wishing the best of luck to the girls and boys sitting the Leaving and Junior cert exams in the next two weeks.

Minor hurling: The minor hurling championship will commence on June 27th. Training for non exam players continues every Monday and Thursday evenings.