Monday 1st march 2010
Scór sinsear.
Ballycomoyle participated in four categories of Senior Scór in The Downs GAA
Hall last Saturday evening Feb. 27th having qualified from the county semi-final
of the previous week. First up was Siobhán Murphy in the Solo singing
competition. Siobhán sang a beautiful song perfectly and left the decision very
difficult for the judges. Unfortunatley she was up against two former all-
Ireland champions and one of last year's all-Ireland finalists and the form was
too difficult to overcome. Next we had Catherine Daly in the Recitation.
Catherine had to sub into this competition at very short notice at the
semi-final stage and despite giving her usual faultless performance, had too
much of a hill to climb. She had more luck with her colleagues Doreen
Farrelly, Gráinne Healy, Siobhán Murphy and Micheál Fagan in the Ballad Group.
They got the nod from the judges and retained their county title. Our Novelty
act comprising Seamus McDermott, Dermot McKenna, Carmel Coyle, Seán Daly, Helen
Coyle, Catherine Daly, Anna Marie McKenna and Gráinne Healy performed a very
original sketch penned by Catherine Daly. They put everything into it but sadly
were also disappointed when the votes were cast. The Ballad Group take part in
the Leinster semi-final on Sunday next March 7th in The Downs GAA hall at 3pm.
Scór Gaeltacht
Scholarships.
Westmeath Scór committee are funding a number of part-scholarships for the
gaeltacht. As in previous years they are open to anyone who took part in Scór na
nÓg 2009/2010. Ballycomoyle participants interested should contact Catherine
Daly before Friday of this week on 087 9185962.
Men's Junior
Team.
Our men's junior team are still in the process of building a team at present and
as part of this, we had a very worthwhile challenge game in Ballymachugh on
friday night of last week. We again fielded a very experimental side and indeed
we were very pleased with some of the performance's on the night. Damien Fagan
proved very steady at full back, whilst Jamie Ward was a tower of strenght at
center back and was ably aided by Brian Caffery. It has been very encouraging to
see youthful talent emerging such as Michael Comiskey, Colm Dermody, Alan
Fitzimions and Brian Smyth who all performed quite well. New faces back on the
scene this year is Shane Reilly and Keith Fitzpatrick who are also showing great
promise and as the year moves forward, i have no doubt that all these guys will
be called upon during the course of the season. The game itself started at a
blistering pace and despite intense pressure, our back-line held firm and we
went in at the interval two points ahead of the home side. James McHugh was
leading by example in the centre of the field and as the second half progressed,
it seemed as if we might come home with the spoils. However, "Ladyluck", was to
play her part and aginst the run of play we conceded a soft goal which was the
margin at the final whistle. Despite the result, we can take a lot of positive's
from this match and we do realise that we have a mountain to climb to be ready
for the championship which kicks off on April 29th. Training continue's every
Monday and Friday evening at 8.15 sharp and everyone is expected to be there. We
wish Joey Williams, Paul Dermody, Michael Gurren and Derek Cheevers a speedy
recovery from recent injury.
St. Michael's
Minor.
St. Michael's minor team played their first League game in Division 1 on Sunday
last against The Downs. The game took place in Castletown and was reminiscent of
the championship and league finals between these two sides a few years ago at
Under 14 level. Very little between the sides as the final score showed. Result
St. Michael's 2-13 The Downs 3-10.
St. Michael's
Under 14 Féile.
The St. Michael's under 14s played the first round of féile on Sunday last
against St. Malachy's/Ballinagore. St. Michael's had a comfortable win on a
scoreline of 5-7 to 1-4. They play Shandonagh in round 2 next Saturday evening
(March 6th) at 4pm in Shandonagh.
Lotto.
We held our fortnightly lotto draw in Meehan's of Coole last Tuesday. The
numbers drawn for the first jackpot of €10,000 were 6, 7, 8, 13.. The numbers
for the second jackpot which has now reached €4,600 were 12, 13, 14, 19. Neither
were won and the €30 winners were Gerry Doyle, Joe Smith, Nan & Pat Hughes, Colm
Briody, Tomas Owens. The next draw will be in Farrelly's, Castlepollard on
Tuesday March 3rd.
Sympathy.
We all extend our condolences to the family of Rose McGinn (nee Egerton),
Hilltown, who died on Thursday last February 25th after a short illness. May she
rest in peace.
Monday February 22nd
2010
Scór sinsear.
We were out in The Downs GAA Hall last Sunday in the county semi-final of
Senior Scór . We were represented in seven of the eight categories and after the
performances took place and the votes were cast we qualified for the county
final in four of the seven as follows. Solo singing- Siobhán Murphy. Recitation
- Catherine Daly. Ballad group - Doreen Farrelly, Gráinne Healy, Siobhán Murphy,
Catherine Daly and Micheál Fagan. Novelty act - Seamus McDermott, Dermot
McKenna, Carmel Coyle, Seán Daly, Helen Coyle, Catherine Daly, Anna Marie
McKenna and Gráinne Healy. Sadly, despite a lot of hard work prior to the event
and great performances on the night our Question time team -- Seamus McDermott,
Seán Dermody and Seamus Coyle sub: Andrea Farrelly our Figure dancers - Carmel
Coyle, Miriam Dolan, Catherine Daly, Tanya Kenny, Olivia Kenny, Ciara Fanning,
Martina Murphy and Bridget Murphy Sub: Helen Coyle and our Set Dancers -
Kathleen Caffrey, Deirdre Healy, Sinéad O'Neill, Liz Fagan, Marius Reilly,
Micheál Fagan, Michael Caffrey and Michael McDonnell with a very eager sub in
Kevin Walsh were all disappointed. The county final takes place in The Downs GAA
hall next Saturday night.
Challenge
matches.
The men's team had a very worthwhile challenge match against a strong
Mountnugent side last Saturday evening. We were very much understrength but with
the introduction of Keith Weldon in second half we gave them a better
challenge.. We play ballymachugh on Fri eve next at 8pm under lights in
ballymcahugh...full turnout requested.
Speedy
Recovery.
We all wish Aisling Farrelly a speedy recovery. She's recovering in hospital
from a recent accident.
Monday February 15th
2010
League gets
under way.
Ballycomoyle had their first outing in Div. 4 of the league on Sat. last away to
St. Josephs in Streamstown. It was a good first outing for the season and it
was great to see some of the young players from last years minor panel fielding.
Combine that with the return of a few players and you have a very positive
outlook for 2010. Team: Niall McKenna, Colm Dermody, James McHugh, Maurice
Gavigan, Gerry Rynne, Jamie Ward, Keith Weldon, Derek Cheevers, Paul Dermody,
Joey Williams, Pauric Fitzsimons, Tommy Doyle, Gary Farrelly, Alan Fitzsimons,
Aaron Leahy. Subs used: Barry Smyth, Kevin Gavigan, Andrew Dowdall, Keith
Fitzpatrick. Scores: Tommy Doyle 0-2, Alan Fitzsimons 0-2, Joey Williams 1-0 &
Paul Dermody 0-1.
Scór sinsear.
All roads lead to The Downs GAA Hall next Sunday for 4pm where we will be taking
part in the county semi-final of Senior Scór . The following people will be
representing Ballycomoyle in the various categories: Figure dancing - Carmel
Coyle, Miriam Dolan, Catherine Daly, Tanya Kenny, Olivia Kenny, Ciara Fanning,
Martina Murphy and Bridget Murphy Sub: Helen Coyle. Solo singing- Siobhán
Murphy. Recitation - Una D'Arcy. Ballad group - Doreen Farrelly, Gráinne Healy,
Siobhán Murphy, Catherine Daly and Micheál Fagan. Question time - Seamus
McDermott, Seán Dermody and Seamus Coyle sub: Andrea Farrelly. Novelty act -
Seamus McDermott, Dermot McKenna, Neville Jessop, Seán Daly, Helen Coyle,
Catherine Daly, Anna Marie McKenna and Gráinne Healy. Set Dancing - Kathleen
Caffrey, Deirdre Healy, Sinéad O'Neill, Liz Fagan, Marius Reilly, Micheál Fagan,
Michael Caffrey and Michael McDonnell with a very eager sub in Kevin Walsh.
Rehearsals are ongoing throughout the area and we wish all the competitors the
best of luck.
Lotto.
We held our fortnightly lotto draw in Comiskey's, Castlepollard last Tuesday
February 9th. The numbers for the €10,000 jackpot were 20, 21, 23 and 28. The
numbers for the €4,400 were 1, 9, 12, and 19. Neither were won on the night and
the €30 winners were: Liz Brogan, Geraldine & Breda (David O'Rourke's book),
John Fitzpatrick, Roisín McDermott and Winnie Caffrey. The next draw for €10,000
and €4,600 will be held in Meehan's, Coole on Tuesday February 23rd.
St. Michael's
Presentation Night.
There was a great turnout for the presentation to the St. Michael's Minor and
Under 16 teams of 2009 last Friday night in the Parish Centre, Castlepollard.
Thanks to John Weir chairman of Westmeath Bord na nÓg for presenting the medals.
Thanks also to the people who turned up with sandwiches and refreshments on the
evening.
Monday February 8th
2010
Games get under
way.
The lads have their first game of the 2010 season on Saturday next in
Streamstown at 3.30pm. The game is against St. Joseph’s in Division 4 of the
County league. After the great turnout of support for the Shield final a couple
of weeks ago we hope that a good proportion of those people will now get behind
the team on a regular basis.
St. Michael’s
Under 16
St. Michael’s under 16s have resumed training for the season under the watchful
eyes of Dermot McKenna and Ryan Plunkett. They had their first match of the
season in Ballymachugh last Thursday night. After a great performance from both
teams, in wet and windy conditions, St. Michael’s emerged victorious. We expect
it is only the first of many fine performances from this very promising team.
Scór Sinsear
We will be taking part in the county semi-final of Senior Scór in The Downs on
Sunday evening February 21st at 4pm. The following people will be representing
Ballycomoyle in the various categories: Figure dancing - Carmel Coyle, Miriam
Dolan, Catherine Daly, Tanya Kenny, Olivia Kenny, Ciara Fanning, Martina Murphy
and Bridget Murphy. Solo singing- Siobhán Murphy. Recitation - Una D'Arcy.
Ballad group - Doreen Farrelly, Gráinne Healy, Siobhán Murphy, Catherine Daly
and Micheál Fagan. Question time - Andrea Farrelly, Seán Dermody and Seamus
Coyle. Novelty act - Seamus McDermott, Dermot McKenna, Carmel Coyle, Seán Daly,
Helen Coyle, Catherine Daly, Anna Marie McKenna and Gráinne Healy. Set Dancing -
Kathleen Caffrey, Deirdre Healy, Sinéad O'Neill, Liz Fagan, Marius Reilly,
Micheál Fagan, Michael Caffrey and Michael McDonnell. Rehearsals are ongoing
throughout the area and we wish all the competitors the best of luck.
Dinner Dance
photos on youtube..
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and
follow the links to view a slideshow of Martina Murphy’s Dinner Dance photos on
youtube. You can also follow us on twitter. If you have anything to put on our
website or twitter page let me know on 087 6855808. A text message can be put
straight onto twitter from my phone in seconds. The more stuff we put up there
the more people will start looking there for club updates.
Monday February 1st 2010
Dinner Dance.
We held our annual dinner dance and presentation night in Crover House Hotel,
Mountnugent on Saturday night last January 30th. This was a huge night of
celebration for the club with presentations to our men's and ladies adult teams,
our minor players who play with St. Michaels and our senior scór ballad group
all of whom had won competitions at County level in 2009. We would like to thank
a number of people who helped to make the night so successful. The hotel
management and staff who, from the date of our first enquiry, were both
courteous and professional and who fed and looked after us so well on Saturday
night. Our invited guests from the Ladies and men's county boards, Westmeath
scór and our own Father Walsh for their contribution to the occasion."Switch"
our entertainment for the evening. P.J. Brophy of Brophy Trophies for providing
the trophies (some of them at very short notice). Martina Murphy for taking some
wonderful photos which can be viewed on our website www.ballycomoyle.com. Our
players and scór performers who provided us with the reasons to celebrate and
finally all the people who attended on the night and made this one of the best
nights we have had so far.
Scór sinsear.
With the dinner dance behind us it is now full steam ahead for senior scór. We
will be taking part in the county semi-final in The Downs on Sunday evening
February 21st at 4pm. The following people will be representing Ballycomoyle in
the various categories: Figure dancing - Carmel Coyle, Miriam Dolan, Catherine
Daly, Tanya Kenny, Olivia Kenny, Ciara Fanning, Martina Murphy and Bridget
Murphy. Solo singing- Siobhán Murphy. Recitation - Una D'Arcy. Ballad group -
Doreen Farrelly, Gráinne Healy, Siobhán Murphy, Catherine Daly and Micheál
Fagan. Question time - Andrea Farrelly, Seán Dermody and Seamus Coyle. Novelty
act - Seamus McDermott, Dermot McKenna, Neville Jessop, Seán Daly, Helen Coyle,
Catherine Daly, Anna Marie McKenna and Gráinne Healy. Set Dancing - Kathleen
Caffrey, Deirdre Healy, Sinéad O'Neill, Liz Fagan, Marius Reilly, Micheál Fagan,
Michael Caffrey and Michael McDonnell. Rehearsals are ongoing throughout the
area and we wish all the competitors the best of luck.
Lotto
We held our first lotto draw of 2010 on Tuesday January 26th in The Woolpack.
The numbers drawn for the jackpot of €10,000 were 10, 11, 12 and 22. The numbers
for the second jackpot of €4,200 were 7, 10, 18 and 28. Neither was won and the
€30 winners were. 1. Grace, Peter & Michael McKenna. 2. Gerry Doyle. 3. Mick
Owens. 4. Peter Devine. 5. Marius Reilly. The next draw for a total of €14,400
will be held in Comiskey's, Castlepollard on Tuesday February 9th. Make sure you
have your ticket.
Training.
Training for both ladies and men adult teams has resumed. Contact Marius or
Paudge for details.
Wit
Monday January 25th
2010
Junior Shield
Final.
The 2009 Junior Shield final between Ballycomoyle and Loughnavalley took place
last Saturday afternoon in The Downs. This fixture had to be postponed on a
number of occasions previously but in the end proved to be well worth the wait
for Ballycomoyle. From the throw in our lads were straight into action and had
the better of the play for the opening exchanges. The first score of the game
came Ballycomoyle’s way with a free perfectly taken by Kevin Gavigan. This
settled our lads even more and they went on to dominate the first twenty minutes
of the half with some great passage play and further points from Dan Carty, Alan
Fitzsimons (3) Bill Ryan and a second from Kevin Gavigan. In this period
Loughnavalley registered only 2 points both from frees. In the last ten minutes
of the first half Loughnavalley with whom we have had many a hard battle over
the years showed that we weren’t going to have it all our own way. They scored a
further 3 points to finish the half 2 points adrift on a scoreline of 7 points
to 2.
The second half started as the fog was beginning to descend on the field and
turned out to be more of the ding dong battle that we would have expected.
Loughnavalley scored a point in the first exchanges to come within one point and
put the pressure on Ballycomoyle. We replied with a point from the boot of Derek
Cheevers. Two further points from Loughnavalley brought the sides level. It was
at this stage that Ballycomoyle’s true grit emerged. The introduction of
stalwarth Tossy Brady and a mammoth effort by all on the Ballycomoyle side
combined to give us another point from Alan Fitzsimons and the goal from Roaney
Fagan that would eventually see us over the line. Loughnavalley registered a
further 3 points but by now we could smell victory and weren’t letting go. It
finished 1-9 to 11 points. In addition to those scorers mentioned there were
fantastic individual performances throughout the field from all those who
started as well as the three substitutes used. I don’t like to single out
particular players but our midfield pairing of Dan Carty and Bill Ryan were
exceptional as were Gerry Rynne and Captain Fantastic James McHugh in the backs.
This victory was just reward for a Ballycomoyle panel and management who had put
in huge effort throughout the year. As James McHugh said in his victory speech
the next thing we want is “The one with the lugs on it”. The team on the day
were as follows: Niall McKenna, Maurice Gavigan, James McHugh, Damien Fagan,
Keith Weldon, Paul Dermody, Gerry Rynne, Dan Carty, Billy Ryan, Kevin Gavigan,
Ronan Fagan, Pauraic Fitzsimons, Alan Fitzsimons, Derek Cheevers, Paul Molloy
Subs: Tossy Brady (Came on), Gary Farrelly(Came on), Mark McNicholas (Came on),
Brian Caffrey, David O’Rourke, Jamie Ward, William Corrigan, Robert Cooney,
Andrew Dowdall, Noel Morgan, Ray Farrelly and Eddie Boylan..
Thank You.
Ballycomoyle club would like to thank Ringtown and Ballymachugh GAA clubs for
the use of their facilities in the run up to the above game. It gave us a great
advantage to have the use of all-weather facilities during the harsh weather.
Dinner Dance
The annual Ballycomoyle dinner dance and presentation night will be held next
Saturday January 30th in the Crover House Hotel, Mountnugent. By now we would
hope that you all have your tickets. If not rush around to one of the following
outlets. Lakeshore Homestore, Castlepollard; Seven Wonders Bar, Fore; Kutz
Hairdressers, Collinstown; Doynes, Glenidan or ring Ray Farrelly, Helen Coyle or
Ann Dermody. As in previous years Alan Salmon will be handling the transport to
and from the venue. To arrange your pick-up point phone Alan on (086)1526338.
Monday January 18th
2010
Dinner Dance
The annual Ballycomoyle dinner dance and presentation night will be held on
Saturday night January 30th in the Crover House Hotel, Mountnugent. Tickets at
€40 each are now available and can be had from the following outlets. Lakeshore
Homestore, Castlepollard; Seven Wonders Bar, Fore; Kutz Hairdressers,
Collinstown; Doynes, Glenidan or from Ray Farrelly, Helen Coyle or Ann Dermody.
We strongly encourage people to get their tickets before Monday 25th of January
to give the Hotel a fair chance of being prepared for the numbers who arrive.
For the last 2 years our Dinner Dance has been the highlight of the
Ballycomoyle social calendar and a great springboard from which to launch the
following years activities. We expect that this year will be no different.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Scór na nÓg.
Although Ballycomoyle didn't have any competitors in the Leinster Final of Scór
na nÓg, we were represented well at the event by Sarah Fagan who sang Amhrán na
bFhiann. Sarah is the Westmeath solo singing county champion and has been asked
to sing the National anthem again for the All Ireland final of the competition.
Well done.
Scór Sinsear.
Preparations for Senior Scór are ongoing. Ballycomoyle will be taking part in
the County Semi-final on Sunday afternoon February 21st in The Downs GAA hall at
4pm. I hope to have a full list of our participants in the coming weeks.
Sympathy
The members of Ballycomoyle extend their sympathy to the Doyne family, Glenidan
following the death of Una (Nee Meehan) last Friday. May she Rest in Peace.
Membership.
Now that all Christmas related activities are over could you please turn your
attention to the documentation sent out by Club Registrar, Niall McKenna at the
end of the December. As explained by Niall it is important that we get all
memberships sorted out before any club activities get underway.
Monday January 11th
2010
Dinner Dance
The annual Ballycomoyle dinner dance and presentation night will be held on
Saturday night January 30th in the Crover House Hotel, Mountnugent. Tickets at
€40 each are now available and can be had from any of the committee members. If
you have any difficulty getting a ticket ring Ray Farrelly (087) 2264205 or
Helen Coyle (087)2207374. For the last 2 years our Dinner Dance has been the
highlight of the Ballycomoyle social calendar and a great springboard from which
to launch the following years activities. We expect that this year will be no
different. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Scór
The Leinster final of Scór na nÓg will be held in Ballymore Community Centre on
Sunday next January 17th. While Ballycomoyle have no survivors at this stage you
might want to go along to see how the remaining Westmeath participants get on.
The event is all ticket so if you wish to attend contact Catherine Daly
(087)9185962. She may able to get hold of a few tickets even at this stage.
Meanwhile preparation for Senior Scór has commenced. Catherine is still
recruiting in some categories and would welcome volunteers. You’ll get her on
(087)9185962.
Sympathy
The members of Ballycomoyle extend their sympathy to the Farrelly family,
Hilltown following the death of Mary (Nee Travers) on December 30th last. May
she Rest in Peace.
Membership.
Now that all Christmas related activities are over could you please turn your
attention to the documentation sent out by Club Registrar, Niall McKenna at the
end of the December. As explained by Niall it is important that we get all
memberships sorted out before any club activities get underway. Get stuck into
it.
