Ballina GAA Notes 9th May 2016
Club Investors Draw
Many people are busy selling the draw at present. This Draw is vital for the club as we service the loan used to purchase and develop the new field.
This draw offers generous prizes and also aids our ongoing financial commitments - which include paying back a substantial loan on the purchase and development of the new field. Thanks for your support.
Darkness into Light:
Congratulations to all those who organised and helped run the Ballina/Killaloe Darkness into Light event on Saturday morning. The club is delighted to be associated with this event and having the Clubhouse as the start & finish points. Thanks to Sarah Devane and her team who helped so much from a club point of view. Well done to all those who participated.
Clubify
We have joined up with Clubify to provide a clubapp for our members and Supporters. Download clubify from the appstore or android store and choose Ballina GAA Club as your club. Remember we also have our website www.ballina.tipperary.gaa.ie and our twitter & Facebook pages.
Juvenile Notes:
La Na gClub
There was a great turn out at the GAA field on Sunday morning for La Na gClub.
The U14s did a sponsored relay race to raise funds for the upcoming Feile. The younger age groups had some mini games and it was all ran off in beautiful sunshine.
Congrats
Congrats to the St Anne's Community College team that beat Presentation College, Ballingarry in The Munster Final last Friday in The Ragg and in particular to the Ballina boys on the team. They are Sam Loughran, Matthew Power, Conor Power, Robbie Breen, Dara King, James Power, Luke Kennedy, Michael Mc Mahon, Cian Commins and Evan Coleman. Well done boys!!
Cul Camp
A reminder that Cul Camp can be booked online now https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=28&venue=720&year=2016. It can also be booked through Ronnie Power, Club Secretary. Camp takes place from 18th to 22nd of July.
Feile
We now know the other teams in our group for the Feile. They are Cappawhite, Bredagh from Co Down and Ballyduff from Kerry.
Fixtures & results
There are no fixtures to date for this week.
The U14 North Football final will take place on Wednesday week the 18th May. Both our U12 teams await their opposition in their respective County semis.
U12 D
The U12 D North final took place on Bank Holiday Monday in Kilcoleman . Ballina played Toomevara in the D final and well done to the Ballina boys who won the title. Two victorious Ballina teams for U12s this year!!
Senior Notes
Senior Hurling:
Ballina have advanced to the play-off stages of the County SHC following a hard fought draw with Ballingarry in Templetuohy on Sunday 8th May. This was a real battle from both sides and Ballingarry were ahead at half-time 0-7 to 0-4. Ballina were a much improved side in the second half but needed a last minute free from Michael Breen to secure a draw.
Final score Ballina 0-11; Ballingarry 0-11.
This draw puts us through to the knock-out stages of the County Championship & into Roinn I for 2017.
Ballina's attention will now turn to the North Championship V Portroe in a few weeks' time, and the County Challenge Cup Quarter Final in Templederry v Templederry.
Ballina: Adrian Power; Rody Kennedy, Aidan Hanley, Kevin Cosgrove; Thomas Collins, Jerry O'Brien, Stephen Stritch; Steven O'Brien, Conor Maguire; Ben King, Pat Cosgrove, Michael Breen; David Hickey, Brian McKeogh, Dan Finnerty. Subs used: Eoin Slattery, Conan O'Sullivan & Brian Stritch.
Junior Hurling:
Our Junior Hurlers travel to Portroe on Friday evening in the North Tipp JBHL to take on the home side. Ballina must win to stay in contention for a place in the semi-finals. We would appreciate as much support as possible.
Munster SHC Tipperary V Cork:
Tickets are now on sale for the Munster SHC Quarter Final in Thurles on Sunday 22nd May. Please contact club officers for more details.
Ticket Information
Adult Covered Stand: €25
Adult Uncovered Stand: €20
Adult Terrace: €15
(Tipperary have been allocated the Killinan End terrace, Cork the Town End terrace)
Student's/OAP: Purchase Adult tickets and receive a €5 concession at designated turnstiles prior to entry
Under 16's: €5
