Congratulations to our jackpot winners Aimee and Kaitlyn Burke on winning our €10.000 jackpot. The winning ticket was bought in Burke’s of Coole and Ita Halpin picked out the winning numbers when the draw was held in The Seven Wonders Bar on Thursday last. The draw scheduled for Thursday March 26th has been cancelled in light of the Corona Virus restrictions and draws in the immediate future will be reviewed as they are due to occur.
Congratulations
Congratulations also to Karen Murtagh and Mark McNicholas who were married last
Friday. We wish them a long and happy life together.
Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to the family of Margaret Carley, Glenview, Castlepollard
who died recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
This year’s Club Iarmhí draw (Formerly Westmeath Supporters Club Draw) is taking a slightly different format. There is more of an input from each club and each club is expected to sell a minimum amount of tickets. In Ballycomoyle’s case, as a junior football club, we must sell a minimum of 20 tickets. Many club members have been buying these tickets on an annual basis in any case so this year we ask that you buy your ticket through our club. Larry Masterson is handling the sales and you can reach him on (087) 2194163.
Tickets are priced at €100 and there is a total of €30,000 in prizes. The first prize is a Renault Clio valued at €18,000.
There’s hardly any need to mention the Corona Virus here but just a short note to encourage everybody to hang in there and when this passes, as it will, Ballycomoyle will be here for all our members and supporters to get back to their regular routine. In the meantime, do your bit to help stop the spread. Ní neart go cur le chéile.
Senior Scór Leinster semi-final.
Great success
for Ballycomoyle in last Saturday’s Senior Scór Leinster Semi-final. Our Ballad
Group and Novelty Act who qualified from last week's County Final both
progressed to the Leinster Final. In addition, Bláthnaid Daly, who was narrowly
defeated in the County Final Recitation competition, got a wild card as a
replacement for the county final winner who was unable to attend, and was also
successful. Ballycomoyle will therefore be represented in three categories in
the upcoming Leinster Final The big event will take place in The Solstice,
Navan on Sunday March 22nd at 2 pm. Catherine Daly will do a group
ticket booking before the end of the week. That way our supporters can sit
together. If anyone would like tickets please
let Catherine know 087 9185962. Adult tickets are €10 & children's
€5. Price will increase to €15 on March 16th.
Ladies Adult Team
Ballycomoyle ladies began their 2020
campaign with a daunting fixture against the reigning senior county champions, St
Mary’s Rochfortbridge. After a nip and tuck battle against our young team St.
Mary’s went in 3 points in front at half time. Ballycomoyle 1-1 St Mary’s 0-7
Ballycomoyle made 5 substitutions at half time as our u16 girls had to leave
for dress rehearsal for Oliver in Mullingar. We battled away tenaciously,
however, and were just 2 points adrift with 8 minutes on the clock. A late goal
and 3 unanswered points saw the county senior champions run out 8 point winners
over a committed Ballycomoyle team in the end. Overall, it was a great display from all 22 girls who lined out
today and a very positive start to the season. Scorers Ballycomoyle Áine Brennan
1-0 Cara Murphy 1-0 Shaunagh Maher 0-1.
Registration
We had a very successful registration evening in Hotel Castlepollard on Friday 28th. If you missed the event you
can contact any of our three registrars, Sinéad Williams, Aisling Brady or
Maria Higgins and they will happily look after you.
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
The very popular Gaelic for Mothers and Others will be resuming shortly. Louise
Farrelly is in the process of gathering names of those interested in
participating and you can contact her on (083) 8546752.
Lotto.
The next draw will be in The Seven Wonders Bar on Thursday March 12th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €9,600.
Split the Pot
Pat Burke won €237 in last Saturday’s Split the Pot. The draw was held in
Bartley’s of Drumcree.
Scór Sinsir
Ballycomoyle competed in The County final of Senior Scór on Saturday last in
The Downs GAA Hall. We were represented
in the following categories. Quiz: Seamus McDermott, Killian Daly, Peter McKenna and Nicholas Isdell. Figure
Dancing: Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna
Cribbon, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Alisha Fitzpatrick, Sian McLaverty, Elisha Gavigan,
Ella Connell and Bláthnaid Daly. Solo Singing: Cliodhna Daly. Recitation:
Bláthnaid Daly. Ballad Group: Killian Hogan, Marie Egan, Zara Geraghty, Bláthnaid
Daly and Cliodhna Daly. Novelty Act: Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Gráinne
Healy, May Gilsenan, Lauren Devine, Dermot McKenna, Piaras Walsh and Seamus Coyle.
Set Dancing: Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna Cribbon, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Alisha
Fitzpatrick, Sian McLaverty, Elisha Gavigan, Ella Connell and Caitlin Devine.
All our competitors gave their all on the stage and when the judges votes were
cast the first award of the evening, Club of the year, was awarded to
Ballycomoyle. This award is based, firstly, on the number of categories in which the club
is represented and secondly, on where they finish in that category. Our success
in this category, winning it for the second time in three years is testament to
Catherine Daly’s hard work in keeping Scór alive and well in Ballycomoyle down
through the years and ensuring that we were represented in all but one of the eight
categories on Saturday last. As the rest of the results were announced we emerged victorious in two categories,
Ballad Group and Novelty Act. These two groups now progress to the Leinster
semi-final in The Downs GAA Hall on Saturday next March 7th at 4pm.
Registration
We had a very successful registration evening in Hotel Castlepollard on Friday
last 28th. If you missed the event you can contact any of our three
registrars, Sinéad Williams, Aisling Brady or Maria Higgins and they will
happily look after you.
Gaelic for
Mothers and Others
The very popular Gaelic for Mothers and Others will be resuming in March.
Louise Farrelly is in the process of gathering names of those interested in
participating and you can contact her on (083) 8546752.
Lotto.
The Lotto Draw of was held in The Town & Country on Thursday 27th of February. The
numbers drawn for the €10.000 were 5, 16, 20, 28. The numbers for the second
jackpot of €9,500 were 7, 19, 25, 26. Neither was won and the following people were
drawn for prizes of €30 each. Eamon Reilly. Pat Keane, Ciaran O’Neill, Roisín McDermott & Seán Gallagher. The next draw
will be in The Seven Wonders Bar on Thursday March 12th for jackpots
of €10,000 and €9,600.
Gaelic for
Teens
After a very well attended first night of Gaelic for teens on Thursday last, Mary
Egan is still recruiting so you haven’t missed the boat. Training, initially,
will be in Ringtown Hall. Girls aged 13
to 17 are eligible as are 12 year olds who will be thirteen before 31st
December 2020. Contact Mary (086) 3762225 for details.
Registration
Evening.
We are holding a Registration evening on Friday evening next February 28th
in Hotel Castlepollard from 6 to 8pm. All age groups are invited to attend and
register for the coming season. It’s absolutely compulsory that all memberships are up to date before a ball is kicked for insurance
purposes.
Ladies
Junior Team.
The team meeting for any ladies interested in being part of the Junior panel
for the coming season was moved to Friday next, February 28th, at 8.45pm
in Hotel Castlepollard. This will include players from the Under 16 and Under
18 categories. If you’re interested in taking part but can’t make the meeting
give Colm a ring on (086) 8348477.
Scór Sinsir
Ballycomoyle will be competing in the County Final of Senior Scór on Saturday
next February 29th in The Downs GAA Hall. We will be represented in the following
categories. Quiz: Seamus McDermott, Killian Daly, Peter McKenna and Nicholas Isdell. Figure
Dancing: Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna
Cribbon, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Alisha Fitzpatrick, Sian McLaverty, Elisha Gavigan,
Ella Connell and Bláthnaid Daly. Solo Singing: Cliodhna Daly. Recitation:
Bláthnaid Daly. Ballad Group: Killian Hogan, Marie Egan, Zara Geraghty, Bláthnaid
Daly and Cliodhna Daly. Novelty Act: Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Gráinne
Healy, May Gilsenan, Lauren Devine, Dermot McKenna, Piaras Walsh and Seamus Coyle.
Set Dancing: Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna Cribbon, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Alisha
Fitzpatrick, Sian McLaverty, Elisha Gavigan, Ella Connell and Caitlin Devine.
All support welcome and appreciated.
Gaelic for
Mothers and Others
The very popular Gaelic for Mothers and Others will be resuming in March.
Louise Farrelly is in the process of gathering names of those interested in
participating and you can contact her on (083) 8546752.
Sympathy:
We offer our sympathy to the family of Sheila Farrelly, Clonnagerragh, who died
on February 9th last. Ar dheis De go raibh a hAnam,
Lotto.
The Lotto Draw of was held in Comiskey’s on Thursday 13th of February.
The numbers drawn for the €10.000 were 11, 17, 21, 24. The numbers for the
second jackpot of €9,400 were 8, 9, 18, 21. Neither was won and the following people were
drawn for prizes of €30 each. Megan Devine, Seán Óg Doyne, Carolla O’Brien, Andrew
Leahy and Peter McKenna. The next draw will be in The Town and Country on
Thursday February the 27th for jackpots of €10,000 and €9,500.
Gaelic for
Teens
Ballycomoyle Ladies Club has been selected for this year’s Gaelic for Teens
programme. Gaelic for Teens is a coach education based initiative,
incorporating fun coaching sessions and a National Festival Day. It’s aimed at increasing
the retention rate of teenage girls aged 13 to 17 years old in clubs, which is
an age group where the dropout rate has been noticed to be abnormally high. Our
training sessions start this Thursday February 27th in Ringtown Community
Centre.
Girls aged 13 to 17 are eligible as are 12 year olds who will be thirteen
before 31st December 2020. Contact Mary Egan (086) 3762225 for
details.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw was held on
Saturday last February22nd in The Lough
Lene Inn, Collinstown. Anne Marie Nash scooped the pot of €260.
Club Gear.
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and click on the O’Neills Club Gear
link to get all your club gear in time for the new season.
AGM
We held our AGM recently and between new and returning officers this is the top
table. Chairman: Seamus McDermott, Secretary: Aidan Keogh, Ladies Secretary:
Ruth Daniels, Underage Secretary: Louise Farrelly, Treasurer Sharon Halpin, PRO
Seamus Coyle, Vice Chairman Larry Masterson, Assistant Secretary Seán Daly. A
full list of officers can be seen on our club website www.ballycomoyle.com
Ladies
Junior Team.
There will be a team meeting for any ladies interested in being part of the
Junior panel for the coming season in Hotel Castlepollard on Saturday February
22nd at 8.45pm. This will include players from the Under 16 and
Under 18 categories. If you’re interested in taking part but can’t make the
meeting give Colm a ring on (086) 8348477.
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
The very popular Gaelic for Mothers and Others will be resuming in March.
Louise Farrelly is in the process of gathering names of those interested in
participating and you can contact her on (083) 8546752.
Lotto.
The first Lotto Draw of 2020 was held in Meehan’s on Thursday 30th
of January. The numbers drawn for the €10.000 were 4, 12, 23, 28. The numbers
for the second jackpot of €9,300 were 6, 10, 20, 27. Neither were won and the following people were
drawn for prizes of €30 each. Ita Halpin, Teresa Leahy, Ita Halpin, Dermody
Girls and Michael Halpin {Jnr). The next draw will be in Comiskey’s on Thursday
February the 13th for jackpots of €10,000 and €9,400.
Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to the families of Aidan Ginnell and Billy Connell both
of whom died in the recent past. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnamnacha.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw resumed for the new year on Saturday last February 8th. The draw was
held in Meehan’s and the winner of the €398 pot was Saoirse Goode.
Club Gear.
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and click on the O’Neills Club Gear
link to get all your club gear in time for the new season.
Scór na nÓg
The second semi-final of Scór na nÓg took place in Milltown on Sunday last.
Ballycomoyle Ladies were represented by the following people. Figure and Set
Dancing: Orlaith Dolan, Ava Meenaghan, Doireann Manley, Zara Morgan, Sara
Hollande, Gileesa McCabe, Caitlin Masterson , Alva McCabe
Recitation: Cliodhna Fitzpatrick. Our dancers were successful in the set
dancing category and Cliodhna got through in the recitation. They will join
last week’s successful dancers, Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Elisha Gavigan, Caoimhe
McCabe, Leah Brady, Ciara Smith, Elisha Kennedy, Hannah Boyle and Rebecca
Murray, in the county final in The Downs GAA hall next Sunday December 1st.
We were represented in the quiz on Fri night by Orlaith Dolan, Sara Hollande,
Caitlin Masterson and Lorcan Masterson. They are a very young team and did
extremely well, coming in fourth. A big thank you to Catherine Daly and all
these young people for flying the Ballycomoyle flag and keeping alive our
strong association with Scór.
Medal
Presentation.
On Saturday night we had a night of celebration in Hotel Castlepollard for
the St. Michael’s under 14 team who
recently won the county final. Firstly, the group watched a video of the final,
which was very generously provided by Kevin Coffey of Multyfarnham who provided
the opposition in the final. This was followed by some finger food and the
medals were then presented by John Heslin who freely gave his time on the
night. John is a great role model for these young players on and off the field
and we really appreciate him giving of his time and his words of encouragement to
the lads.
Barbecue
Evening
On Saturday we had a very well attended barbecue in Farrelly’s Bar,
Castlepollard to say thank you to all our coaches, mentors, sponsors, parents
and anybody who helped the club in any way throughout the past year. A great
night was enjoyed by all who attended.
Santa’s
annual visit to Fore.
Santa will be back for his annual visit to The Abbey House, Fore on Sunday
December 1st. He’s looking
forward to meeting all his old friends and maybe making a few new ones. As
usual there will be plenty of hot chocolate and fruit punch flowing and the
craft activity area will be in full swing.
The entrance fee is €5 per child.
Lotto.
The Lotto Draw was held in Farrelly’s on Thursday 21st. The numbers drawn for
the €10.000 were 8, 12, 21, 27. The numbers for the second jackpot of €9,000
were 3, 10, 15, 27. Neither were won and the following people were drawn for
prizes of €30 each. Gerry Nea, Kelly Coyle, Ita Halpin, Tanya Andrews, Tess and
Billy Kennedy. The next draw will be in The Lough Lene Inn on Thursday December 5th for jackpots of
€10,000 and €9,100.
Club Gear.
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and click on the O’Neills Club Gear
link to start your Christmas shopping early. Everything you need in the line of
club gear is there.
Scór na nÓg
The first semi-final of Scór na nÓg took place on Sunday November 17th
in Delvin. Ballycomoyle were represented in the following. Solo singing - Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne. Figure and Set Dancing (same girls in both) -
Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Elisha Gavigan, Caoimhe McCabe, Leah Brady, Ciara Smith,
Elisha Kennedy, Hannah Boyle and Rebecca Murray. All contestants gave great
performances on the evening but there was no luck for our singer. The dance
troupe got through in the Set and will represent us in the county final on
Sunday December 1st in The Downs GAA Hall at 2pm. The second
semi-final will be in Milltown on Sunday next November 24th.
Busy
weekend Ahead.
Next weekend is one for celebration. On Friday night Vinnie Reynolds has
organised a match video viewing and medal presentation in Hotel Castlepollard
for the victorious St. Michael’s under 14 team who recently won the county
final.
On Saturday we have a barbecue in Farrelly’s Bar, Castlepollard to say thank
you to all our coaches, mentors, sponsors, parents and anybody who helped the
club in any way throughout the past year. Pop in and have a bite to eat and a
chat.
Santa’s
annual visit to Fore.
Santa will be back for his annual visit to The Abbey House, Fore on Sunday
December 1st. He’s looking
forward to meeting all his old friends and maybe making a few new ones. As
usual there will be plenty of hot chocolate and fruit punch flowing and the
craft activity area will be in full swing.
The entrance fee is €5 per child.
Split the
Pot.
Geraldine Boyce won €305 in Saturday’s Split the Pot. The draw was held in
Comiskey’s. The next draw will be on Saturday November 30th.
Lotto.
The Lotto Draw was held in The Abbey House on November 11th. The
numbers drawn for the €10.000 were 14, 21, 27, 28. The numbers for the second
jackpot of €8,900 were 2, 10, 17, 21. Neither were won and the following people
were drawn for prizes of €30 each. Rosie Leonard, Oliver McCormack, Mary Doyne,
Niall & Therese, Michael Halpin (Snr). The next draw will be in Farrelly’s
on Thursday November 21st for jackpots of €10,000 and €9,000.
Club Gear.
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and click on the O’Neills Club Gear
link to start your Christmas shopping early. Everything you need in the line of
club gear is there.
St.
Michael’s under 14.
St. Michael’s under 14 will play in the final of their division on Saturday next
October 26th. The game is fixed for 11am in Cusack Park and the
opponents are Multyfarnham. Vinnie Reynolds has worked hard with this bunch of
lads all year with assistance from Larry Masterson and Paddy Hannan. They
deserve all the support they get on Saturday so we encourage you to pop in to
Cusack Park on Saturday morning and give them a shout on.
Club Gear.
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and click on the O’Neills Club Gear
link to start your Christmas shopping early. Everything you need in the line of
club gear is there. There is 20% off all online shopping from 25th
to 28th of October. All over the bank holiday weekend.
Lotto
The most recent lotto was held in McCormack’s, Castlepollard on Thursday October
10th. The numbers drawn for the €10,000 jackpot were 6, 16, 23, 28.
The numbers for the second jackpot of €8,700 were 7, 9, 13, 23. Neither were
won on the night and the following people won €30 each. John Carter, Michael Halpin, Johnny Coleman
Barry O’Donnell, Seamus & John Lynch. The next draw will be held in Doyne’s
on Thursday October 24th for jackpots of €10,000 and €8,800.
New York
draw.
Our New York holiday draw will be held in Farrelly’s Bar on Sunday October 27th. Make sure you get your tickets well in time. If
you’re looking for tickets to buy or sell contact Sinéad Williams (087) 2955587
Split the
Pot.
Yvonne Marron won €215 in our Split the Pot draw held in Hotel Castlepollard on
Saturday October 19th. The next draw will be in two weeks time.
Scór
Catherine Daly is still recruiting participants
for this year’s Scór na nÓg in a few categories. The categories are Ballad
Group, Léiriú (Sketch), Instrumental Group and quiz. If there is someone in
your house who’d like to get involved give Catherine a ring on (087) 9185962.
Clarke’s
Bar Junior Championship Semi-final.
Our adventure in the Junior championship came to an end on Sunday in the
semi-final against a strong Ballynacargy side. This is the second year in a row
that we have lost at this stage and to the same opposition. This Ballycomoyle
team have definitely got more in them and their day will come. We thank them
for providing us with a good summer of football in an unbeaten run to this
point and we thank Tom Keague, Seamus Farrelly, Paddy Hannan and Micheál Fagan
for their dedication and hard work over the year.
End of
season Barbecue
Friday night underage training came to an end on Friday last with a great
evening of fun and burgers. The weather gods definitely looked after us and the
turnout for the barbecue and medal presentations was indicative of the strength
of the club at underage level. This doesn’t happen by accident so we must thank
the fantastic team of coaches and administrators that are working all season on
Friday nights and all week to organise training and games. We also thank the
parents for their continued support and of course the players for their pride
in the jersey throughout the year. Roll on Spring 2020 when we’ll do it all
again.
Club Gear.
Log onto www.ballycomoyle.com and click on the O’Neills Club Gear
link to start your Christmas shopping early. Everything you need in the line of
club gear is there.
Lotto
The next draw will be held in The Seven Wonders Bar on September 26th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €8,600.
New York
draw.
Our New York holiday draw is coming into focus now as the football season is
coming to an end. We had a great crew of volunteers on duty at Tesco Castlepollard
over the weekend and they had a very successful outing. The draw will be held
in Farrelly’s Bar on Sunday October 27th. Make sure you get your tickets well in time. If
you’re looking for tickets to buy or sell contact Sinéad Williams (087) 2955587
Scór
Catherine Daly is currently recruiting participants for this year’s Scór na nÓg.
If there is someone in your house who’d like to get involved give Catherine a
ring on (087) 9185962. The categories are as usual, Singing (solo and Group)
Dancing (Set and Figure), Recitation, Léiriú (Sketch), Instrumental Group and
quiz.
Split the
Pot.
Jason Bartley scooped €301 in last Saturday’s draw which was held in The Abbey
House, Fore. The next draw will be in two weeks’ time.
Clarke’s
Bar Junior Championship.
The semi-final awaits for the second year in a row for our hard working men’s
team and their management. St. Joseph’s were the opposition in the quarter
final on Friday evening last in Kinnegad. Ballycomoyle had taken the honours on
both occasions when the sides met in the group stages but it counted for
nothing in this hard fought knockout stage. St Joseph’s brought all they had to
this match and looked threatening at times. However they came up short in both
halves to allow Ballycomoyle through. The first half score was 4-6 Ballycomoyle
to 3-4 St. Joseph’s and the final score was 4-11 to 3-11. Ballycomoyle lined
out as follows: Vinnie Reynolds, Ciarán Fagan, Dan Reilly, James McHugh, Jamie
McGuigan, Dan Higgins, Jamie Ward, Charles Flynn, Colm Dermody, Benny Doyle,
John Egan, Eoin English, Jack Coyle, Billy Ryan, Paul Dermody. Subs used Shane
O’Donnell, Jordan Williams and Micheál Daly.
The semi-final will be against Ballynacargy, the same opposition as last year,
and is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 20th/21st.
Westmeath
Camogie.
Well done to the Westmeath Camogie team and mentors who lifted the Intermediate
All-Ireland championship on Sunday last. In particular congratulations to all
the locals who were involved. Caoimhe McCrossan, Aoife Higgins, Jane Nangle, Aideen
Dermody and Michelle Murtagh.
Underage
Results.
The underage football season is getting to the business end for all teams at
the moment and there has been mixed fortunes for our teams, both ladies and
lads. Some have bowed out heroically from their competitions some are still
standing. Whatever their final placings great credit must go to all our
players, mentors and parents who came out week in week out throughout the
season in all weathers for both training and games.
Season Ending Barbecue.
The training for all teams up to under 12 will finish on Friday September 20th
with the usual barbecue and presentations to celebrate the season. If you have
any spare biscuits or cakes in the house don’t be afraid to bring them down on
the night.
Lotto
The most recent lotto was held in Burke’s Bar, Coole on Thursday August 29th.
The numbers drawn for the €10,000 jackpot were 2, 12, 14, 26. The numbers for
the second jackpot of €8,400 were 23, 26, 27, 28. Neither were won on the night
and the following people won €30 each. Michael Byrne, Martin Brennan, Jim
McCormack, Eugene Gallagher and Camillus Reynolds. The next draw will be held
in The Town and Country, Castlepollard on September 12th for
jackpots of €10,000 and €8,500.
New York
draw.
Our New York holiday draw is coming into focus now as the football season is
coming to an end. The draw will be held in Farrelly’s Bar on Sunday October 27th. Make sure you get your tickets well in time. If
you’re looking for tickets to buy or sell contact Sinéad Williams (087) 2955587
Scór
Scór Laighean held a very successful concert in The Midlands Hotel in
Portlaoise two weeks ago to celebrate 50 years of Scór. Ballycomoyle were well
represented on the night by our Senior Ballad Group and our Junior Set Dancers.
Catherine Daly is currently recruiting participants for this years Scór na nÓg.
If there is someone in your house who’d like to get involved give Catherine a
ring on (087) 9185962. The categories are as usual, Singing (solo and Group)
Dancing (Set and Figure), Recitation, Léiriú (Sketch), Instrumental Group and
quiz.
Sympathy.
We offer our sympathy to club secretary Aidan Keogh and his family on the death
of his father Mickey on Thursday last. We offer our sympathy also, to Anne
Flanagan and her family on the death of her daughter Áine on Monday last Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnamnacha
Clarke’s
Bar Junior Championship.
Our lads got off to a great start on Sunday .in the Junior Championship.
Loughnavalley were the opposition on the day but the result was never in doubt.
Ballycomoyle went in at half time with a lead of 3-10 to 3 points and the final
result was 6-18 to 4 points. The team was Vinnie Reynolds, Ciarán Fagan, Dan
Reilly, James McHugh (0-1), Colm Dermody, Brian Caffrey (0-1), Jamie Ward (0-1),
Tommy Gallagher (0-1), Charles Flynn, John Egan (2-3) Adrian Leahy (0-3), Benny
Doyle (2-1), Shane Brody (2-1), Jack Coyle (0-4), Billy Ryan (0-2), Subs used Eoin
English, Luke Roddy, Jamie McGuigan and Warren Williams. In the other game from
our group St. Joseph’s beat Delvin 4-13 to 1-13. Our next outing is scheduled
for July 24th against Delvin. And the final game will be against St.
Joseph’s.
Castlepollard
Tidy Towns.
Castlepollard Tidy Towns have started a new initiative whereby they invite
local clubs and organisations to partner with them on an occasional basis to
help keep Castlepollard and its environs looking at its best. Ballycomoyle have
stepped up to the plate on two evenings so far and did our bit for the
community. We thank the club members who gave up their evenings for this worthy
endeavour.
Lotto
The most recent lotto was held in The Abbey House on July 4th and
the results were as follows. Draw I Jackpot €10,000 Numbers drawn 12, 20, 25, 28.
No winner Draw 2 Jackpot €8,000 Numbers drawn 1, 10, 15, 20. No winner. Five prizes
of €30 each go to: John Coyle, Anna Fagan, Anne Comiskey, John Joe Fagan , John
& Avril. The next draw will be in Comiskey’s on Thursday July 18th
and the jackpots will be €10,000 and €8,100.
New York
draw.
On Sunday we had a team of ticket sellers at the Mullingar Show selling tickets
for our upcoming “Trip to New York” draw. In return for selling tickets we also provided
a number of car parking marshals for the event. Thanks to all who gave up their
day to help out in either capacity and to Shane Brody for organising it.
Split the
Pot
We held the Split the Pot draw in Farrelly’s after the Junior Championship game
and the lucky winner was Chrisy Benson. Chrisy wins €380. The next draw will be
in 2 weeks’ time.
Tues. April 30th Under 16 Ladies vs Clann Gaels. Bunbrosna 6.30pm.
Wed. May 1st Under 12 Boys vs Multyfarnham. Multyfarnham 7pm
Thurs. May 2nd Under 14 Ladies vs Clann Gaels. Bunbrosna 7pm
Thurs. May 2nd Under 14 St. Michael’s vs St. Loman’s. Lakepoint Park 7pm
Sun. May 5th Men’s League rd. 7 vs Coralstown/Kinnegad. Ballycomoyle 11.30am
Tues May 7th Under 12 Girls vs Clann Gaels. Ballycomoyle 6.30pm
Men’s Team
Our Men’s team lost out to Multyfarnham in round 6 of the league on Sunday last
by 3-9 to 1-9. The next league outing
will be against Coralstown/Kinnegad on Sunday May 5th in
Ballycomoyle at 11.30am.
Under 12
Girls.
The under 12 girls hosted Mullingar Shamrocks in Ballycomoyle on Tuesday April
23rd. The girls put in a brilliant effort all over the field and
finished with a narrow victory. Ballycomoyle 3-06 Mullingar Shamrocks 3-04.
St. Michael’s
under 16.
St. Michael’s under 16s travelled to Rosemount on Friday evening to play Cill
Óige (Castledaly/Rosemount amalgamation) In the eye of storm Hannah our boys
emerged with a victory on a score line of St. Michael’s 5-08 Cill Óige 2-14.
Underage 8s
and 10s Tournaments
We had a tournaments for our under 8 and 10 boys and our under 10 girls in the past week. On Easter Monday evening
April 22nd the girls travelled to Multyfarnham where they had a
fantastic evening. Thanks to Multyfarnham for hosting the event and for
honouring the festive weekend with an easter bunny for all the participants. On
Saturday morning it was the boys turn and Ballycomoyle were the hosts. Three
clubs Ballycomoyle, St. Paul’s and Bunbrosna were present for a great morning
of fun and football. A big thank you to our coaches and to all the parents who
turned up to give a hand on a very windy morning.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw took place in McCormack’s
Castlepollard on Saturday April 20th. Kathleen Farrell won €402. The next draw
will be held on Saturday May 4th.
Lotto
The Lotto draw was held in Burke’s bar on Thursday April 25th. The
Numbers drawn for the €10,000 were 9, 13, 18 and 25. The numbers for the second
jackpot of €7,500 were 14, 17, 18 and 21. Neither was won and the following
people were drawn for €30 prizes. Conor Barry, Conor Halpin, Seán Doyne, Jamie
Blake and Gerard Tobin. The next draw will be held in The Town & Country,
Castlepollard on Thursday May 9thth for jackpots of €10,000 and €7,600.
Fixtures
Tues. April 9th Men’s League Rd.4 vs Mullingar Shamrocks.
Ballycomoyle 7pm
Tues. April 9th Under 12 Girls vs Rochfortbridge. Rochfortbridge
6.30pm
Wed. April 10th Minor St. Michael’s vs Milltownpass. Milltownpass
6.30pm
Sunday April 14th Men’s League rd.5 vs Rochfortbridge.
Rochfortbridge 11.30am
Sunday April 14th Intermediate Ladies vs Mullingar Shamrocks.
Springfield 12 noon
Monday April 15th Under 16 St. Michael’s vs The Downs. Castletown
6.30pm
Tuesday April 16th Under 16 Ladies vs Shandonagh. Shandonagh 6.30pm.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw took place in Comiskey’s,
Castlepollard on Saturday April 6th. Jamie Ward won €330. The next draw will be
held on Saturday April 20th (Easter Saturday) in McCormack’s, Castlepollard.
Underage
Games.
We had a number of underage games during the last week for both ladies and
gents. Our under 14 and under 16 ladies teams recorded victories against St.
Paul’s and Athlone respectively. St. Michael’s Minors had a victory against St.
Paul’s, St. Michael’s under 16s defeated Mullingar Shamrocks and St. Michael’s under
14s were narrowly defeated by St. Paul’s. To finish a great week our under 8 and under
10 boys had the first blitz of 2019 in Ballynacargy on Saturday morning and it
was a huge success. A big thank you to all the coaches and mentors who look
after all these teams.
Lotto
The Lotto draw was held in The Lough Lene Inn on Thursday March 28th.
The Numbers drawn for the €10,000 were 2, 8, 12, and 16. The numbers for the
second jackpot of €7,300 were 19, 21, 22 and 23. Neither was won and the
following people were drawn for €30 prizes. Eamon Reilly, Michael Buckley, David
O’Keeffe, Valerie McDermott, Grace, Peter and Michael McKenna. The next draw
will be held in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard on Thursday April 11th for
jackpots of €10,000 and €7,400.
Scór Dinner
Dance
Westmeath Scór celebrate ‘50 years of Scór’ with a dinner dance in The Greville
Arms hotel, Mullingar on Saturday April 27th. Ballycomoyle have had
a lot of involvement and success in both junior and senior Scór over the last number
of years and this is a great opportunity to acknowledge that success. Tickets are
available from Catherine Daly at 087 9185962.
Men’s Team
The 3rd round of the league against Killucan was held on Sunday March 24th. The Ballycomoyle team who fielded in Killucan were as follows. Alan Fitzsimons, Jamie Ward, James McHugh, Jordan Williams, Paul Dermody, Colm Dermody, Brian Caffrey, Charles Flynn, Billy Ryan, Eoin English, Vincent Reynolds, Daniel Higgins, Cian Cheevers, Shane Brody, Jack Coyle. Subs. Warren Williams, Luke Roddy, Shane O’Donnell, Cian Smyth Conor Bannon. The first half went very much Killucan’s way and we trailed them by 9 points at the interval. The second half was a different matter and Ballycomoyle came back to level the game only to concede two late points and the game finished Killucan 3-7 Ballycomoyle 2-8. The general feeling was that this one ”got away” Round 4 will be against Mullingar Shamrocks in Ballycomoyle on Tuesday evening April 9th at 7pm.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw took place in The
Town & Country, Castlepollard on Saturday March 23rd. Gerardine
Mulvaney won €265. The next draw will take place on Saturday April 9th.
Underage
Training.
Our regular Friday evening training for boys and girls up to under 12s resumed
on Friday March 22nd. The
training will take place at the pitch in Ballycomoyle and will be from 6-7pm until the clocks change and from the usual 7–8pm
thereafter. Registrars will be on hand for the first few Fridays to take care
of your registrations.
Lotto
The next draw will be on Thursday March 28th in The Lough Lene Inn
when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €7,300.
Men’s Team
The 2nd round of the league due to take place on March 9th
didn’t go ahead. The next game is set for Sunday March 24th against
Killucan in Killucan at 11.30am.
Scór Sinsir
Leinster Final.
Ballycomoyle’s very talented Ballad group, featuring Aoibhínn Dolan, Orla Fox, Zara Geraghty, Bláthnáid Daly
and Cliodhna Daly took part in the Leinster Final of Scór Sinsir on Sunday
March 10th last. They gave a faultless performance in the
magnificent Wexford Opera House but didn’t get the nod from the judge. The
provincial title went to Ferbane representing our neighbouring county Offaly. Congratulations to Bunbrosna who were
the only Westmeath qualifiers when they won the Set Dancing.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw took place in The Abbey House, Fore on Saturday 9th
and the pot of €300 was won by Sarah
Brody. The next draw will be held in The Town & Country, Castlepollard on
Saturday March 23rd.
Underage
Training.
Our regular Friday evening training for boys and girls up to under 12s will be starting
on Friday next March 22nd. The training will take place at the pitch
in Ballycomoyle and will be from 6 – 7pm for the first two weeks, until the
clocks change and from the usual 7 – 8pm thereafter. Registrars will be on hand
for the first few Fridays to take care of your registrations.
We held the Lotto draw Thursday March 14th in Comiskey’s, Castlepollard. The jackpots were €10,000 and €7,200. Numbers drawn were 3, 12, 19, 28 for the €10,000 and 2, 16, 24, 28 for the €7,200. Neither were won and the following won prizes of €30. Johnny Hannon, Kelly Coyle, Una Hole, Teresa & John and Tessa Kennedy. The next draw will be on Thursday March 28th in The Lough Lene Inn when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €7,300.
Men’s Team
The lads got the 2019 season off to a good start on Sunday when they beat
Delvin in the first round of the league. This was a home game for Delvin in miserable
weather conditions. Ballycomoyle, depleted
by the fact that the County hurlers were also out came away with a three point
win on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-8. Next up is Bunbrosna away next Saturday March
9th at 4pm.
Scór Sinsir
Leinster Final.
Ballycomoyle’s very talented Ballad group, featuring Aoibhínn Dolan, Orla Fox, Zara Geraghty, Bláthnáid Daly
and Cliodhna Daly, will contest The Leinster final of Scór Sinsir on Sunday
next March 10th in the magnificent Wexford opera house. The girls
took the Westmeath title on Saturday February 23rd and we wish them
well in the Leinster final.
Split the
Pot.
The first Split the Pot of 2019 was held in The Seven Wonders Bar on Saturday February
23rd. The winner was Kit Daly and he scooped €406. The next draw
will be held on Saturday March 9th in
The Abbey House, Fore. Draws have been
moved to Saturday nights for 2019.
Lotto
We held the Lotto draw Thursday February 28th in Doyne’s, Glenidan. The
jackpots were €10,000 and €7,100. Numbers drawn were 11, 12, 23, 28 for the
€10,000 and 5, 7, 17, 28 for the €7,100. Neither were won and the following won
prizes of €30 Grace McKenna, Seán Leonard, Alex Swan, Molly McDermott and Eamon
O’Reilly. The next draw will be on Thursday March 14th in Comiskey’s
when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €7,200.
Westmeath’s
Fittest Superstars.
Regrettably our Fittest Superstars event has been cancelled. The event
management company couldn’t proceed with the night, which had been planned to
take place on March 23rd, for reasons to do with their insurance
cover.
Lotto
We held the Lotto draw Thursday February 14th in The Abbey House
Fore. The jackpots were €10,000 and €7,000. Numbers drawn were 6, 8, 16, 20 for
the €10,000 and 1, 3, 10, 23 for the €7,000. Neither were won and the following
won prizes of €30 Mick Lynch, Colm Briody, Brian Clune, Karl Cully & Larry
Masterson. The next draw will be on Thursday February 28th in Doyne’s when the
jackpots will be €10,000 and €7,100.
Sympathy.
We extend our sympathy to the family of Molly Cahill who died during the week. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Scór Sinsir.
The County final of Scór Sinsir took place in The Downs on Saturday night
February 23rd. Ballycomoyle were well represented by the following. Solo singing: Bláthnáid Daly. Recitation:
Sean Daly. Ballad group: Aoibhínn Dolan, Orla Fox, Zara Geraghty, Bláthnáid and
Cliodhna Daly. Stage Presentation: Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Gráinne
Healy, Seán Daly, Lorraine Ledwith, Piaras Walsh, Seamus Coyle & Catherine
Daly. Set Dancing: Anne Flanagan, Elaine O Doherty, Aoife Kelly, Jacqui Craig, Caitlin
Devine, Alisha Fitzpatrick, Sinead Fitzpatrick and Catherine Daly. After a
great night’s entertainment, the judges gave their decision and our ballad
group were crowned Westmeath champions. They go forward to the Leinster final
in the magnificent Opera House in Wexford on Sunday March 10th. We all
wish them the best of luck.
Men’s Team
Our men’s team are up and running again and field for the first round of the
league on Sunday March 3rd against Delvin in Delvin at 11.30am. The championship draw was held recently and
Ballycomoyle will play old foes Loughnavalley in the first round which will be
out in the year.
Westmeath’s
Fittest Superstars.
Preparations for our Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars fundraising event are
ongoing. We have the teams in and they are secretly working on their fitness
levels in the hopes that they will be crowned Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars on
Saturday March 23rd in The Park Hotel. Davy Fitzgerald will be there
with his usual motivational skills to encourage all the participants. Over the coming weeks we will give you a
profile of some of the teams, but the next big date will be our launch night in
Hotel Castlepollard on February 21st. We will be introducing the
teams and you’ll get a chance to decide
who you think will be the serious contenders on the big night on March 23rd.
Lotto
We held the first Lotto draw of the new year on Thursday January 31st
in McCormack’s, Castlepollard. The jackpots were €10,000 and €6,900. Numbers
drawn were 7, 14, 17, 24 for the €10,000 and 10, 13, 17, 25 for the €6,900.
Neither were won and the following won prizes of €30. Roisín McDermott, William O’Keeffe, Mary Doyne, Teresa & John and finally Brendan
Bardon & Seamus McDermott. The next draw will be on Thursday February 14t
in The Abbey House Fore when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €7,000.
Sympathy.
We extend our sympathy to the families of Noel O’Neill and Feichin Flynn who
both died during the week. Ar Dheis Dé
go raibh a n-Anam.
Registration
Day.
We are having a registration day for all age groups from juvenile through to
adult on Saturday February 23rd in Hotel Castlepollard from 1pm to
3pm. Our registrars will be on hand to deal with new and renewing members.
Scór Sinsir.
The County final of Scór Sinsir will take place in The Downs on Saturday night
February 23rd. Ballycomoyle as usual will be well represented and
I’ll have a full list of our competitors next week. Catherine Daly is putting
us all through our paces in preparation.
AGM
We held our AGM in Hotel Castlepollard on Friday night last December 14th. Chairman, Seamus McDermott, opened the well-attended meeting and invited reports from Aidan Keogh (Club Secretary) Sinéad Williams (Ladies Secretary) Paddy Hannan & Aisling Brady (Underage Chairman and Secretary) Catherine Daly (Scór) and Ann Dermody (Treasurer). All reported a very positive year for the club with great attendance and participation in all activities and our finances are in a healthy state going forward.
We proceeded to elect officers for the coming year and there was little change from last year. Chairman Seamus McDermott, Secretary Aidan Keogh, Ladies Secretary Sinéad Williams, Underage Chairman Larry Masterson, Underage Secretary Aisling Brady, Treasurer Ann Dermody Culture and Language Officer Catherine Daly PRO Seamus Coyle. A number of other positions were filled, and a full list can be seen on our club website at www.ballycomoyle.com. After discussing other club business, the chairman thanked everybody who had contributed in any way to making 2018 such a success and wrapped up the meeting with a vote of sympathy to anyone who had been bereaved during the year.
A Date with Davy Fitzgerald
Ballycomoyle are bringing Davy Fitzgerald to the Mullingar Park Hotel on
March 23rd next. We are presenting Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars in
conjunction with Davy and his team who are the creators of Ireland’s Fittest
Family. We invite Clubs, Charities, Schools or indeed any organization to enter
the competition to be crowned Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars. You can win the
coveted title and €1000 for your Club, Charity or Organization. We have place
for 12 teams and already have a lot of interest. Each team is made up of 4
participants a mentor and a coach. Six in total. The entry fee is €100 for each
of the 6 members of the team but we encourage you to raise more in sponsorship if
possible. The team with the most sponsorship gets a wild card straight to the
final on the night. A team must have 2 male and 2 female members All team
members must be over 16 and one member must be over 50. To register your
interest contact Aisling Brady on (087) 2023025 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Check our website at www.ballycomoyle.com or email ballycomoylefs@gmail.com.
Sympathy.
The Ballycomoyle community extend our sympathy to the family
of Kathleen Kennedy, Kilcumny, who died on Saturday December 15th. Ar
Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Club Lotto.
The club lotto draw took place in Burke’s Bar, Coole on Thursday
December 6th. The numbers drawn were as follows. Draw 1 €10,000: 1, 17, 21, 23. Draw 2 €6,700: 2, 6,
13, 26. Neither jackpot was won, and the following were drawn for €30 each. Liam
Leahy, Joe Reilly, Ciarán Fagan, Matthew Farrelly, St. Vincent De Paul. The
next draw will be the Christmas Special and will take place in The Seven
Wonders Bar on Friday night next December 21st. The jackpots will be
€10,000 and €6,800. There will be numerous extra prizes on the night including
some house prizes reserved for those in attendance.
Happy Birthday
One of the stalwarts of the lotto, Ann Gallagher, celebrated her 80th
birthday recently and we couldn’t let the recent lotto draw pass without
marking the occasion. Pat Burke and a few of the lotto committee members
decorated the venue in her honour and we presented her with a cake that aptly
described her as “Queen of the Lotto”. Seamus McDermott cracked open a bottle
of bubbly and the night went so well that we are already looking forward to her
90th.
Split the Pot.
The Split the Pot Christmas special will take
place in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard on Saturday December 22nd. The lucky winner
on the night will be guaranteed a prize of €500.
Christmas Wishes.
The Chairman and executive of Ballycomoyle would
like to wish all our players. scór participants, members and supporters a happy
and holy Christmas and a healthy new year. We extend our sympathy to the many
people in the club who were bereaved during 2018 and ask that we all stick
together and look out for each other at this festive time and always.
Santa Claus in Fore.
Santa Claus came to visit us in The Abbey House, Fore on Sunday last December 2nd. He got a fantastic welcome from the nearly 70 children who had come out to see him. We had three fantastic elves lined up to help entertain the young visitors. Laoise Dolan (who postponed a shopping trip to Dublin to make herself available), Ciara Earle and Jesse Ginnell. They, along with our adult helpers, marshalled the children into Santa’s grotto and supervised the artistic activities during the course of the evening. A big thank you to the three of them, to Beatrice and Rosemary for organizing the event and to the main man for coming all the way from the North Pole at this very busy time of year. Thanks also to John Keane who met Santa’s Sleigh at a nearby location and transported him in great style on the last leg of his journey to Fore.
A Date with Davy Fitzgerald
Ballycomoyle are bringing Davy Fitzgerald to the Mullingar Park Hotel on
March 23rd next. We are presenting Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars in
conjunction with Davy and his team who are the creators of Ireland’s Fittest
Family. We invite Clubs, Charities, Schools or indeed any organization to enter
the competition to be crowned Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars. You can win the
coveted title and €1000 for your Club, Charity or Organization. We have place
for 12 teams and already have a lot of interest. Each team is made up of 4
participants a mentor and a coach. Six in total. The entry fee is €100 for each
of the 6 members of the team but we encourage you to raise more in sponsorship if
possible. The team with the most sponsorship gets a wild card straight to the
final on the night. A team must have 2 male and 2 female members All team
members must be over 16 and one member must be over 50. To register your
interest contact Aisling Brady on (087) 2023025 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Check our website at www.ballycomoyle.com or email ballycomoylefs@gmail.com.
Scór na nÓg.
We had two groups of dancers representing Ballycomoyle in Milltown on Sunday
December 2nd at the county final of Scór na nÓg. Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna Cribbon, Alisha
Gavigan, Ciara Smith, Caoimhe McCabe, Ella Connell, Leah Brady and Elisha
Kennedy were dancing in the set and Zara Morgan, Doireann Manley, Orlaith
Dolan, Alva McCabe, Hannah Boyle, Ava Meenaghan, Sara Holland and Caitlin
Masterson were dancing in both the figure and set competitions. Both groups
danced magnificently but sadly neither got the nod from the judges on this
occasion. We thank them and all our Scór participants for representing the club
and we thank Catherine Daly and her team for the trojan work involved in preparing
them.
Sympathy.
The Ballycomoyle GAA community offer our sympathy to Catherine Daly and
her family on the death of her mother, Carmel Doherty, on Tuesday last November
27th. Carmel was an unassuming presence at many Ballycomoyle events,
particularly Scór, where she quietly supported her daughter and grandchildren. Ar
dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Under 12 Girls.
The under 12 girls rounded off their very successful year with a medal
presentation, to recognize their league victory, in Ballycomoyle on Saturday
December 1st. Thanks to Marta Noel and Michael for looking after
them so well all year.
Under 10 Boys Training.
Under 10 boys indoor winter training has started in Ringtown hall on Friday
evenings from 6.30 to 8pm. The sessions will be skills based with a big
emphasis on fun.
Club Lotto.
Our next lotto draw will take place in Burke’s Bar, Coole on Thursday
December 6th where the jackpots will be €10,000 and €6,700.
Split the Pot.
Michael Sheridan won €300 in the Split the Pot draw on Sunday December 2nd.
The draw was held in Bartley's, Drumcree.
Sunday November 25th 2018
A Date with Davy Fitzgerald
Ballycomoyle are bringing Davy Fitzgerald to the Mullingar Park Hotel on
March 23rd next. We are presenting Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars in
conjunction with Davy and his team who are the creators of Ireland’s Fittest
Family. We invite Clubs, Charities, Schools or indeed any organization to enter
the competition to be crowned Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars. You can win the
coveted title and €1000 for your Club, Charity or Organization. We have place
for 12 teams and already have a lot of interest. Each team is made up of 4
participants a mentor and a coach. Six in total. The entry fee is €100 for each
of the 6 members of the team but we encourage you to raise more in sponsorship if
possible. The team with the most sponsorship gets a wild card straight to the
final on the night. A team must have 2 male and 2 female members All team
members must be over 16 and one member must be over 50. To register your
interest contact Aisling Brady on (087) 2023025 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Check our website at www.ballycomoyle.com or email ballycomoylefs@gmail.com.
Santa Claus is coming back to Fore.
Santa Claus will be making his annual trip to The Abbey
House in Fore on Sunday next December 2nd. He'll be arriving at 3 o’clock and
he's looking forward to meeting all his friends from previous years and making
some new friends this year. As usual there will be plenty of hot chocolate and
fruit punch for everybody. The craft activity area will also be in full swing.
The entrance charge is €5 per child and the proceeds go to
Ballycomoyle GAA.
Scór na nÓg.
The second semi-final of Scór na nÓg took place in Milltown on Sunday
November 25th. Ballycomoyle were
represented in figure & set dancing by Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna Cribbon,
Alisha Gavigan, Ciara Smith, Caoimhe McCabe, Ella Connell, Leah Brady and
Elisha Kennedy. We were represented in the recitation by Cliodhna Fitzpatrick. In
spite of an excellent performance by both there was no luck for our girls in
the figure dancing or for Cliodhna in the recitation. The dancers did get
through to the county final in the set
They will be joined in the final
by the group who qualified for both figure and set dancing in last week’s semi-final;
Zara Morgan, Doireann Manley, Orlaith Dolan, Alva McCabe, Hannah Boyle, Ava
Meenaghan, Sara Holland and Caitlin Masterson. The final will be held in
Ballymore on Sunday December 2nd at 2pm and we wish all the girls
the best of luck.
Sunday November 18th 2018
Brendan Morgan.
The entire community were left reeling in shock in the middle of last week with
the sad news of the death of Brendan Morgan. Ballycomoyle GAA would like to
extend our sympathy to his wife Sarah, his four children Kayleigh, Cíalann,
Síomha and Fíachra, his parents Fechin and Charlotte, his sister Fiona, his
brothers Noel, Fechin and Cathal and to all his family and friends. Ar dheis Dé
go raibh a Anam.
A Date with Davy Fitzgerald
Ballycomoyle are bringing Davy Fitzgerald to the Mullingar Park Hotel on
March 23rd next. We are presenting Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars in
conjunction with Davy and his team who are the creators of Ireland’s Fittest
Family. We invite Clubs, Charities, Schools or indeed any organization to enter
the competition to be crowned Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars. You can win the
coveted title and €1000 for your Club, Charity or Organization. We have place
for 12 teams and already have a lot of interest. Each team is made up of 4
participants a mentor and a coach. Six in total. The entry fee is €100 for each
of the 6 members of the team but we encourage you to raise more in sponsorship if
possible. The team with the most sponsorship gets a wild card straight to the
final on the night. A team must have 2 male and 2 female members All team
members must be over 16 and one member must be over 50. To register your
interest contact Aisling Brady on (087) 2023025 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Check our website at www.ballycomoyle.com or email ballycomoylefs@gmail.com.
We expect to close entries on December 1st and hold a draw to select
the 12 participating teams.
Santa Claus is coming back to Fore.
Santa Claus will be making his annual trip to The Abbey
House in Fore on Sunday December 2nd. He'll be arriving at 3 o’clock and he's
looking forward to meeting all his friends from previous years and making some
new friends this year. As usual there will be plenty of hot chocolate and fruit
punch for everybody. The craft activity area will also be in full swing.
The entrance charge is €5 per child and the proceeds go to
Ballycomoyle GAA.
Scór na nÓg.
The first Westmeath semi-final of Scór na nÓg took place in Milltown on
Sunday November 18th. Ballycomoyle were represented by the following:
Solo.singing: Austin O’Grady. Ballad group:
Orlaith Dolan, Zara Morgan, Abbie Gilsenan, Caitlin Masterson & Austin O
Grady. Figure & Set dancing (same group of girls): Zara Morgan, Doireann
Manley, Orlaith Dolan, Alva McCabe, Hannah Boyle, Ava Meenaghan, Sara Hollande,
Caitlin Masterson.
Our Figure & Set dancers got through to the county final. Our ballad group and solo singer sadly didn't
qualify despite great performances.
The second semi-final will take place in Delvin next Sunday November 25th.
Ballycomoyle will be represented in
figure & set dancing by Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Shauna Cribbon, Alisha
Gavigan, Ciara Smith, Caoimhe McCabe, Ella Connell, Leah Brady and Elisha
Kennedy. We will be represented in the recitation by Cliodhna Fitzpatrick.
The county final will take place in Ballymore on Sunday December 2nd
at 2pm.
Sunday November 11th 2018
A Date with Davy Fitzgerald
Ballycomoyle are bringing Davy Fitzgerald to the Mullingar Park Hotel on
March 23rd next. We are presenting Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars in
conjunction with Davy and his team who are the creators of Ireland’s Fittest
Family. We invite Clubs, Charities, Schools or indeed any organization to enter
the competition to be crowned Westmeath’s Fittest Superstars. You can win the
coveted title and €1000 for your Club, Charity or Organization. We have place
for 12 teams and already have a lot of interest. Each team is made up of 4
participants a mentor and a coach. Six in total. The entry fee is €100 for each
of the 6 members of the team but we encourage you to raise more in sponsorship if
possible. The team with the most sponsorship gets a wild card straight to the
final on the night. A team must have 2 male and 2 female members All team
members must be over 16 and one member must be over 50. To register your
interest contact Aisling Brady on (087) 2023025 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Check our website at www.ballycomoyle.com or email ballycomoylefs@gmail.com.
We expect to close entries on December 1st and hold a draw to select
the 12 participating teams.
Santa Claus is coming back to Fore.
Santa Claus will be making his annual trip to The Abbey House in Fore on
Sunday December 2nd. He'll be arriving at 3 o.clock and he's looking forward to
meeting all his friends from previous years and making some new friends this
year. As usual there will be plenty of hot chocolate and fruit punch for
everybody. The craft activity area will also be in full swing.
The entrance charge is €5 per child and the proceeds go to Ballycomoyle
GAA.
Lotto
Scór na nÓg.
Preparations are at an advanced stage for this year’s Scór na nÓg. Catherine Daly tells me that we will be well represented in the competition, with participants taking part in both county semi-finals. The first on Sunday next November 18th in Milltown and the second in Delvin the following Sunday November 25th. We have two sets of figure dancers, two sets of set Dancers a ballad group, a solo singer, a recitation and a music group. We wish them all the best of luck.
Split the Pot.
Jockser Dunne won €335 in the Split the Pot draw
held in The Lough Lene Inn on Sunday November 4th. The next draw will be held
on Sunday November 18th in Doyne’s Glenidan.
Ringtown’s Strictly LipSync.
Best of luck to everybody taking part in Ringtown’s
Strictly LipSync on Friday next in The Park Hotel. A special shout out to all
the Ballycomoyle connected participants, Catherine & Seán Daly, James
McHugh, Derek Cheevers, Charles Flynn, Shane O’Donnell, Aoife Higgins &
Christy Brady and to our chairman Seamus McDermott who will be on the judging
panel.
Sunday October 28th 2018
New York Draw.
We held our draw for the New York trip for two
on Saturday night last Oct 27th. The host for the evening was The Lough Lene
Inn, Collinstown. First out of the drum and the winner of the New York trip was
Eoin O’Neill from Castlepollard. The seller’s prize went to Seamus McDermott
who very generously donated his prize back to the club. The second prize was
won by Carmel Hill, Collinstown and third prize went to Josie Murphy,
Castlepollard. A big thank you from the club to all who sold or bought tickets,
to David in the Lough Lene Inn for hosting the event and to the people who gave
so much of their time shepherding the fundraiser through from start to finish
over the past number of months.
Sympathy
We’d like to
extend our sympathy to the Murtagh and Egan families on the recent death of
Bridget (Ciss). Ciss was a very valued member of the St. Feichin’s Church choir
for a number of years and will be sadly missed by her husband James (Scan), her
sister Cath, brother Paddy, extended family and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go
raibh a h’Anam.
Men’s Junior League.
Lotto
The
lotto draw took place last Thursday in The Lough Lene Inn and the numbers drawn
for each jackpot were as follows. Jackpot 1 €10,000 7, 14, 20, 22. Jackpot 2
€6,400 9, 14, 17, 18. Neither jackpot was won and the following people won €30
each. Peter Kermath, Liam Jackson, Phyllis Bohan, Liam McLoughlin and Ann
Gallagher. The next draw will be held in Farrelly’s on Thursday November 8th.
Congratulations
A big shout out to Olivia Kenny and Robbie Costello who tied the knot recently. We wish them many years of health and happiness together.
Split the Pot.
Jody Manley won
€270 in the Split the Pot draw held in Burkes’s Bar, Coole on Sunday October
21st. The next draw will be held on Sunday November 4th.
Lotto.
Our Lotto draw was held in Comiskey’s, Castlepollard on Thursday October 11th. Numbers drawn for the first jackpot of €10,000 were 16, 19, 26, 27. The second Jackpot which is creeping up nicely is at €6,300 and the numbers drawn for it were 10, 25, 26, 27. Neither was won so we held the usual draw for 5 prizes of €30. The following people were the lucky winners. Jude Davitt, Elaine Leahy, Ita Halpin, Michael Moran and William O’Keeffe. The next draw will take place in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown on Thursday October 25th
Ladies Under 14
Ballycomoyle u14 girls wrapped up a great season with a narrow 1 point
victory over Meath champions Oldcastle in an end of season friendly at a sun
drenched Ballycomoyle pitch Sunday 14/10/18. The girls had an amazing year
beating the first teams of Mullingar shamrocks, Milltown and even the Downs,
all clubs who are household names in Westmeath, before losing to Garrycastle in
the u14 county final. This group of hard working girls have only ever competed at
the highest level since they were 11 years of age and with their ethic of hard
work and desire to improve are a great example to the younger girls. Pictured
here wearing their new training gear kindly sponsored by Ballycomoyle/T k
equipment ( Tom Keague) and Kraft Hair Salon (Olive Murphy). Hopefully next
year they will go one step further and win a championship for Ballycomoyle
Split The Pot.
Louise Farrelly won our Split the Pot draw on Sunday October 7th in
Hotel Castlepollard. Louise gets €230.
Scór na nÓg
Catherine Daly (087) 9185962 is still recruiting for Scór na nÓg.
Contestants must be under 17 on January 1st, 2019. Competitions take place
towards the end of November so contact Catherine now if there is someone in
your house with an interest in any of the categories listed here.
Rince Fóirne (Céilí Dancing), Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing), Ceol Uirlise
(Instrumental Music), Aithriseoirecht/Scealaíocht (Recitation/Storytelling), Bailéad
Ghrúpa (Ballad Group), Léiriú (Stage Presentation), Rince Seit (Set Dancing)
and Tráth na gCeisteanna (Question Time).
New York Draw
Our fundraising raffle night will be held in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown on
Saturday night next October 27th.
Excitement is growing to see who will win the coveted trip to New York. Please
come along next Saturday and support the event.
Men’s Junior Team
Our championship came to an end with defeat in the semi-final against
Ballynacargy. However, we still have a league final to contest and 2018 overall
has been a great success for our men’s team. Tom Keague, Seamus Farrelly, Paddy
Hannan and all the backroom team have put in great work this past year in assembling
and coaching a 30 strong panel of players who will be serious contenders for a
junior championship within the next couple of years. Well done to each of them and a special thank
you to their sponsors throughout the year. Stephen Nolan (Robotics and Drives) sponsored
a set of training tops. Mace, Castlepollard sponsored a set of jerseys, Ciarán
Cullen sponsored Shorts and socks, Michael McNicholas & Andrew Dowdall
sponsored footballs.
Underage Training.
Underage training ended for the 2018 season on Friday night September 21st. The
occasion was marked with a barbeque and medal presentation. This is a lovely
way to finish the season and to acknowledge the work and commitment of all our
younger players throughout the year. A big thank you must also go out to the many
coaches and helpers who gave up their time so generously all year to make ours
one of the best underage clubs in the county.
Lotto.
Our Lotto draw was held in The Abbey House, Fore on the 27th of
September. Numbers drawn for the first jackpot of €10,000 were 3, 8, 9, 24. The second Jackpot
which is creeping up nicely is at €6,200 and the numbers drawn for it were 2,
8, 14, 25. Neither was won so we held the usual draw for 5 prizes of €30. The
following people were the lucky winners. Adrian Duffy, David Cunningham, Andrew
Dowdall, Louise Farrelly and Ann Gallagher. The next draw will take place in Comiskey’s
on Thursday October 11th.
St. Michael’s
The St. Michael’s club, which is an amalgamation of Ballycomoyle and near
neighbours CFCW for boys football from under 14 to minor, was re-established
this year and has been a great success. The norm at these age groups,
particularly in rural communities, is for neighbouring clubs to amalgamate to
achieve the numbers required to field throughout the summer months. The three
teams involved, Under 14s, Under 16s and Minors had varying degrees of success with
the under 14s reaching the final of their grade and the under 16s reaching the
semi-final. However, all three showed great commitment and were all coached by
dedicated mentors from both parent clubs.
Ladies Under 14 and 16.
Our under 14 and under 16 ladies teams both reached the final of their division
in recent weeks. Unfortunately, having battled hard all year to get this far
neither was successful in their final. This doesn’t take from their achievement
in reaching this stage and again a big thank you to their coaches without whom
these or any other of our teams wouldn’t exist.
Scór na nÓg
Catherine Daly (087) 9185962 is now recruiting for Scór na nÓg.
Contestants must be under 17 on January 1st, 2019. Competitions take place
towards the end of November so contact Catherine now if there is someone in
your house with an interest in any of the categories listed here.
Rince Fóirne (Céilí Dancing), Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing), Ceol Uirlise
(Instrumental Music), Aithriseoirecht/Scealaíocht (Recitation/Storytelling), Bailéad
Ghrúpa (Ballad Group), Léiriú (Stage Presentation), Rince Seit (Set Dancing)
and Tráth na gCeisteanna (Question Time).
Win a trip to New York.
Our fundraising raffle night is fast approaching on the 27th of
October. The first prize is a trip to
New York for three nights for two people
to the value of €1,850 with $1000 spending money. This is a fabulous prize and tickets will only
cost you €5 each or three for €10. We had ticket sellers in a number of locations
over the past couple of months and we would like to thank them all for their
time and dedication to a job that isn’t easy. If you haven’t got your tickets
yet there is still time. Contact Seamus McDermott (Club Chairman) or Aidan
Keogh (Club Secretary) and they’ll sort you.
Castlepollard Community College Parents Association,
Castlepollard Community College Parents Association are holding a meet and
greet evening along with their brief AGM on Thursday October 11th at 7pm. All parents are encouraged to attend to get to
know what the association gets up to during the year. There will be spot prizes
on the night and light refreshments will be served throughout the event
courtesy of David Smyth Catering.
Castlepollard Community College Gaelic Football.
Gaelic football training for boys at Castlepollard Community College is up and
running again and takes place on Wednesday evenings after school at 4pm. Ballycomoyle’s Noel Morgan and Paddy Gilsenan
from the school are coaching. You can contact Noel on (087) 6627600 for information.
Fixtures.
Tue. September 18th.Girls Under 14 Championship vs The Downs (Replay). Ballycomoyle 6.15pm
Sun. Septmber 23rd. Men’s Juior Championship Semi-final vs Ballynacargy. Cusack Park. 4pm
Men’s Junior Championship.
The hard work that has been put in all year by Tom Keague, Seamus Farrelly, all
the backroom team and in particular the entire panel of players blossomed on
Sunday in Kinnegad when Ballycomoyle overcame neighbours CFCW in the quarter
final of the junior championship. In a game where we started as underdogs it
wasn’t long before the large attendance looked up and realised that this
Ballycomoyle team had come of age. The first half was all Ballycomoyle with
scores coming from Tommy Doyle 2-03 John Egan 0-3 Vinnie Reynolds 0-3 Adrian Leahy
0-1 Benny Doyle 0-1. One of Tommy Doyle’s points showed the real class of the
man. A free from the ground by Vinnie Reynolds was just drifting wide when Tommy
got a fist onto it, at what seemed like 10 feet off the ground, to redirect it between the posts. The half finished 2-11 to
1-4. The second half started as the first finished with Tommy Doyle adding a
goal for Ballycomoyle and Billy Ryan another point. However, as was to be expected, this CFCW
team weren’t going to let 60 minutes of football pass without putting up some
bit of a fight. From here they scored 3-05 but luckily we punctuated this with
points from Vinnie Reynolds, Shane O’Donnell and Brian Caffrey to finish 3-15
to 4-09.
Team: Robbie Cooney, Jack Coyle (Capt.) James McHugh, Dan Higgins, Brian
Caffrey (0-1) Ciarán Fagan, Colm Dermody, Charles Flynn, Tommy Doyle (3-03)
Billy Ryan (0-1) John Egan (0-3) Adrian Leahy(0-1) Benny Doyle (0-1) Vinnie
Reynolds (0-4) Dan Higgins. Subs used Mark
McNicholas, Shane O’Donnell and Jordan Williams. The semi-final will be against
Ballynacargy in Cusack Park on Sunday next September 23rd at 4pm.
Lotto.
We held the lotto draw In Doyne’s on Thursday
September 13th. The numbers drawn were as follows. Draw 1 €10,000 4, 5, 6, 19. Draw 2 €6,100 7, 8.
9, 24. Neither jackpot was won so we had
five winners of €30 each, Valerie McDermott, Shannon Farrelly, Rosemary Coffey,
Ann Fitzsimons & Girls, Fidelma Gallagher. The
next draw will be held in The Abbey House, Fore on Thursday September 27th for
jackpots of €10,000 and €6,200.
Win a trip to New York.
We are holding a fundraising raffle on the 27th of October next. The first
prize is a trip to New York for three
nights for two people to the value of €1,850
with $1000 spending money. This is a
fabulous prize and tickets will only cost you €5 each or three for €10. Tickets
are out and about with club members coaches etc so make sure you get your hands
on at least one before October.
Fixtures.
Mon. September 3rd. Under 16
Girls vs Shandonagh. Shandonagh 6.45pm
Tues. September 4th. Ladies Intermediate Championship vs Kilbeggan
. Ballycomoyle 7pm
Tues. September 4th. Girls Under 12 vs Kilbeggan/St. Joseph’s.
Streamstown 6.45pm
Fri. September 7th. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Mullingar Shamrocks. Castletown-finea
7pm
Sat. September 8th. Under 10 Boys Tournament. Ballynacargy 10am.
Sat September 8th. Under 12 Boys Final vs Tyrellspass. Ballycomoyle
11am
Sat September 8th. Under 16 St. Michael’s vs Inny Shamrocks.
Bunbrosna 2.30pm
Sun. September 9th. Men’s Junior Championship vs Loughnavalley. St.
Loman’s 12.30pm
Sun. September 9th.Girls Under 14 Championship vs The Downs. The
Downs 12 noon.
Men’s Junior Championship.
We have one game left in this round, against Loughnavalley on Sunday next in
St. Loman’s at 12.30pm. Regardless of the result we are assured of a quarter
final place. With the business end of the competition approaching it would be
nice to see the support coming out to reward the hard work which has been put
in by the players and management.
Lotto.
We held the lotto draw In McCormacks, Castlepollard on Thursday August 30th. The numbers drawn
were as follows. Draw 1 €10,000 2, 5,
17, 22. Draw 2 €6,000 12, 13, 18, 25. Neither jackpot was won so we had five winners
of €30 each, Seamus McDermott, Maureen Fay, Niall & Therese, Ann Fitzsimons
& girls, Aoife & Roisín McDermott. The
next draw will be held in Doyne’s, Glenidan on Thursday September 13th for jackpots
of €10,000 and €6,100.
Sponsored
Walk.
With the underage season drawing to a close we are holding our annual sponsored
walk on Friday evening next in Mullaghmeen. This will take the place of the
usual Friday evening training. This event has proved very popular in the past
and this year should be no different.
Win a
trip to New York.
We are holding a fundraising raffle on the 27th of October next. The first
prize is a trip to New York for three
nights for two people to the value of €1,850
with $1000 spending money. This is a
fabulous prize and tickets will only cost you €5 each or three for €10. Tickets
are out and about with club members coaches etc so make sure you get your hands
on at least one before October.
Split
The Pot
The most recent Split the Pot was held in Farrelly’s Castlepollard on Sunday
August 26th. Feila Comiskey won €375 via her mother Julie-Ann Thompson. Next
draw will be held on Sunday September 9th.
Fixtures.
Tues. August 28th. Ladies Intermediate Championship vs Moate.
Moate 7pm
Tues. August 28th. Girls Under 14 vs Clann Gaels. Ballycomoyle 6.45pm
Tues. August 28th. Under 10 Boys League. Tang 7pm.
Wed. August 29th. Under 12 Boys vs Kilbeggan/St. Joseph’s. Kilbeggan
6.45pm
Thurs. August 30th. Under 14s
St. Michael’s vs Millmore Gaels. Castlepollard Community College 6.45pm
Sat. September 1st. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Mullingar Shamrocks.
Ballycomoyle 2pm
(Postponed League game.)
Ladies Intermediate Championship.
The Ladies had a championship game against a very strong Coralstown/Kinnegad
team on Tuesday last August 21st. Despite a spirited performance
from the girls we came out second best from the fixture. They are out again on
Tuesday 28th against Moate in Moate.
Men’s Junior Championship.
The second last game in Group 2 of the championship
was set to take place on August 18th against Delvin. Delvin Regrettably decided not to contest the
fixture so the 2 points go to Ballycomoyle. With one game left, against
Loughnavalley, in this round we are now assured of a quarter final place. With
the business end of the competition approaching it would be nice to see the
support building accordingly.
Under 8s and 10s.
The underage season is drawing to a close with our under 8s and under 10s involved
in their last tournaments of the year over the weekend and early this week. This
has been an exceptional year of football for these age groups and great credit
must go to our mentors who were to the forefront in organising tournaments and games
both within and outside the county.
Lotto.
We held the lotto draw In The Seven Wonders Bar on Thursday August 16th. The
numbers drawn were as follows. Draw 1 €10,000
5, 8, 14, 22. Draw 2 €5,900 6, 9, 25, 28. Neither jackpot was won so we had
five winners of €30 each. Mary Kenny, Phyllis Bohan, Sharon Halpin, Camillus Reynolds, Jennie
& Mairead O’Rourke.
The next draw will be held in McCormack’s, Castlepollard on Thursday August 30th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €6,000.
Win a trip to New York.
We are holding a fundraising raffle on the 27th of October next. The first prize is a trip to New York for three nights for two people to the value of €1,850 with $1000 spending money. This is a fabulous prize and tickets will only cost you €5 each or three for €10. Tickets are out and about with club members coaches etc so make sure you get your hands on at least one before October.
Fixtures.
Wed. August 15th. Under 12 Boys vs Cill Oige (Rosemount/Castledaly) Away 7pm.
Thurs. August 16th. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs The Downs. The Downs
7pm
Thurs. August 16th. Under 12 Girls vs Kilbeggan/St. Joseph’s. Away
7pm
Sat. August 18th. Men’s Junior Championship vs Delvin. Kinnegad 5.45pm
Mon. August 20th. Under 16 St. Michael’s vs Kilbeggan/St. Joseph’s.
Kilbeggan 7pm
Tues. August 21st. Ladies Intermediate Championship vs Coralstown/Kinnegad.
Ballycomoyle 7pm
Sat August 25th. Under 8 boys blitz. Ballycomoyle
Camping
Night.
Ballycomoyle will host a camping night for players and members of all ages on
Saturday night August 18th. The night will be fun packed and will include a
barbeque, cinema and breakfast on Sunday morning. This has proved too be very
popular in the past and is gaining momentum on this occasion also. It costs
just €5 per person or €20 per family to cover the price of the food. Let
Aisling O’Neill-Brady know if you are attending as soon as possible to give her
a chance to do the necessary shopping. All children must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian and obviously there will be no alcohol allowed on site.
Under 8s
Blitz.
Our fabulous bunch of under 8 boys travelled to Milltown on Saturday last for
their final away blitz of the season. Shane Brody who has been looking after
this gang for the year took them to Supermacs in Ballinalack for a treat on the
way home as a reward for their trojan efforts throughout the year. They have one
more home blitz in Ballycomoyle on August 25th.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in The Seven Wonders Bar on Thursday August 18th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5.900.
Win a trip to New York.
We are holding a fundraising raffle on the 27th of October next. The
first prize is a trip to New York for
three nights for two people with $1000 spending
money. This is a fabulous prize and
tickets will only cost you €5 each or three for €10. Tickets are out and about
with club members coaches etc so make sure you get your hands on at least one
before October.
Bon Voyage
Sabrina Dermody is heading to Dubai this week for a working adventure. Sabrina has been one
of the most popular and reliable members of the Ballycomoyle ladies club since
it was founded nearly 20 years ago. She was presented with a training top, at
her last training session, by team coach
Tommy Gallagher and her colleagues on the intermediate team to remind her of
her roots. We know she will have a fantastic time and no doubt will find an
O'Neill's size 4 before she's too long on the ground there.
Fixtures.
Tues. August 7th. Boys Under 10 league. Castlepollard Community
College 6.30pm
Tues. August 7th. Girls Under 14 Championship vs Milltown.
Ballycomoyle 7pm
Thurs. August 9th Minor St. Michael’s vs Killucan. Killucan 7pm.
Wed. August 15th. Under 12 Boys vs Cill Oige (Rosemount/Castledaly) Away 7pm.
Thurs. August 16th. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs The Downs. The Downs
7pm
Men’s Junior Team.
Our lads had a table top clash against St. Paul’s in the championship on Sunday
last in teg Cusack Park. Unfortunately, it didn’t go our way from the start.
St. Paul’s got the goal in the first half that would eventually decide the
fixture and led by 1-6 to 5 pts at half time. In the second half we had a
slightly better performance but failed to convert a few goal chances. The final
score was Ballycomoyle 0-9 St. Paul’s 1-9. We have 2 games left in this round
of the championship against Delvin and Loughnavalley. A quarter final place is
still up for grabs if these matches go our way.
Sympathy.
The Ballycomoyle GAA community would like to extend sympathy to the Nolan and
McLaverty families on the death of Jackie Nolan on Tuesday last July 31st.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.
St. Michael’s Under 14.
Result St Michael's 3:06 Tyrellspass 9:11.
St. Michael’s under 14s suffered their first defeat in the championship on Thursday last
August 2nd. We were missing a few of the older players due to
holidays and fielded a very young team. Great to see younger lads getting stuck in and
making the coach’s job harder when it comes to team selection. Thanks to Dara
Kennedy and Ciaran English for manning the goals in the absence of Ronan
Reynolds. Special mention for Lee Cribbon who is under 12 and always makes
himself available when we're tight on numbers and never looks out of place
mixing it with older lads. Scores by Conor Gaffney 1:02 Kaellum
Morgan 1:00 Darragh McCormack 1:00 and David
Williams 0:04. Thanks to James McGrath for allowing us to use the school pitch.
Lotto.
The lotto draw was held in Town & Country on Thursday August 2nd for
jackpots of €10,000 and €5,800. Numbers drawn for the €10,000 were 2, 14, 19, 22. The
numbers for the €5,800 were 13, 16, 17, 24. Neither was won and the following
people got prizes of €30 each. Ava Duffy, Tanya Andrews, Jude Davitt, Hughie
O’Reilly and Gerard Gilsenan. The next
draw will be held in The Seven Wonders Bar on Thursday August 18th for
jackpots of €10,000 and €5.900.
Split the Pot.
The Split the Pot draw took place in The Abbey House Fore, Fore on Sunday July 29th.
Half the pot was won by Gerard (Cub) Gilsenan. Gerard got €310. The next draw will
be held on Sunday August 12th.
Mon. July 23rd. St. Michael’s Under 16s vs Lilliput Gaels. Ballycomoyle 7pm.
Tue. July 24th. Under 14 Ladies vs The Downs. The Downs 7pm.
Thur. July 26th. St. Michael’s Minor vs Rochfortbridge. Castletown-finea 7pm.
Wed. August 1st. Under 12 Boys vs Tyrellspass. Ballycomoyle 7pm.
Thur. August 2nd. St. Michael’s Under 14s vs Tyrellspass. Castletown-finea 7pm.
Men’s Junior Team.
Two great wins in the championship keeps our lads on course to come out of the
group and into the next round. First up were Loughnavalley on Wednesday evening
last in The Downs. The result of this game was never in doubt as the half time
score of 4-09 to a single point indicates. The second half was no different and,
in the end, Ballycomoyle emerged clear winners on a score of 6-14 to 2-02.
The test on Sunday in Springfield against Delvin was a bit tougher. On a balmy
day we were well in control in the first half and it ended 1-13 to 1-03. Delvin
came back at us in the second half and caused a few missed heart beats but in
the end our lads rallied and sealed the win with a score of 3-17 to 3-10. The
next three championship games are a repeat of the first three so still a lot of
football to be played in this competition.
St. Michael’s Under 14.
St Michael’s under 14s travelled all the way to Caulry on Thursday last July 19th.
Teams from our end of the county don’t
traditionally fare well in that neck of the woods but reputation counts for
nothing with this bunch of lads. We came away with the spoils on a final score of St. Michael’s 7-08 Caulry
3-14. St. Michael’s scores were taken by Daragh McCormack 2:01, Kaellum Morgan
1:03, David Williams 3:04 and Aaron Fagan 1:00. Fantastic performance by Ronan
Reynolds in goal which included a penalty save. Well done to all players. Keep
up the good work.
Girls Under 12.
Our under 12 girls played away to Coralstown/Kinnegad on Thursday last but unfortunately
came in second. Ballycomoyle were missing 3 or 4 strong players but still
managed a trojan second half performance. A minutes silence was observed by
both teams and supporters for Mick Kiernan from Kinnegad who passed away
recently.
Under 8 Blitzes for boys and girls.
Saturday was a busy day for under 8s with organised blitz tournaments for both
boys and girls. The girls were in St. Loman’s where they competed against Goldsmith
Girls, Rochfortbridge and Milltown. The boys were in Multyfarnham where the
competition was provided by the hosts and St. Paul’s. Thanks to both
Multyfarnham and St. Loman’s for hosting the events and to all the parents who
travelled on the day.
Lotto.
The lotto draw was held in Burke’s Bar, Coole on Thursday July 19th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,700. Numbers drawn for the €10,000 were 12, 13, 15, 23. The
numbers for the €5,700 were 2, 3, 4, 28. Neither was won and the following
people got prizes of €30 each. Majella Walsh, Mary Clogher, Leo Murtagh, Owen O’Flaherty
and Louise Farrelly. The next draw will
be held in The Town & Country, Castlepollard on Thursday August 2nd
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5.800.
Split the Pot.
The Split the Pot draw took place in The Seven Wonders Bar, Fore on Sunday July
15th. Half the pot was won by Andrew Dowdall snr. Andrew gets €343.
The next draw will be in The Abbey House, Fore on Sunday August 29th.
Monday July 9th. St. Michael’s Minors vs St. Paul’s/Delvin.
Ballycomoyle 7.00pm
Wednesday July 11th. St. Michael’s Under 16s vs Multyfarnham.
Castletown-Finea 7pm.
Saturday July 14th. Under 10 Girls & Under 8 Boys play in Paddy
Kenny/Barry Hanlon memorial tournament. Moylagh 10.30am
Monday July 16th. Minor St. Michael’s Championship vs Lilliput
Gaels. Ballinagore 7pm
Tuesday July 17th. Under 10 Boys League. Milltown 6.30pm
Wednesday July 18th. Men’s
Junior Championship vs Loughnavalley. The Downs 7pm.
Wednesday July 18th. Under 12 Boys Championship vs St. Paul’s. Ballycomoyle
7pm.
Thursday July 19th. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Caulry. Caulry 7pm
Men’s Junior Team.
Our men’s team bounced back quickly from last weeks defeat to Kilbeggan when
they played away against Multyfarnham on Sunday morning July 8th.
Again missing key players we went in at half time trailing by a point. The
second half belonged to Ballycomoyle, however, when we managed to hold the home
team to 2 points and emerged with the spoils on a score of 3-9 to 2-6. This
victory sets us up nicely for the second round of the championship against
Loughnavalley which is fixed for Wednesday July 18th in The Downs at
7pm.
Under 12 Boys.
On Wednesday last July 4th we travelled the long journey to Caulry
to play the local team. We travelled with a very depleted team for a number of
reasons. Family holidays and the clash with the local Cúl camp were just two. While
the numbers were low the spirits were high, however, and our nine players managed
to hold a full strength Caulry team to a draw. Result Caulry 8-3 Ballycomoyle
6-9.
Wedding Bells.
Everyone in Ballycomoyle would like to wish a long life of health and happiness
together to Sade Fitzsimons and Dan Carty who got married on Thursday last July
5th.
Lotto.
The lotto draw was held in Farrelly’s Bar, Castlepollard on Thursday July 5th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,600. Numbers drawn for the €10,000 were 7, 10, 13, 15. The
numbers for the €5,600 were 18, 22, 27, 28. Neither was won and the following
people got prizes of €30 each. James Bardon, Emma McCorry, Collette Grace,
Andrew Dowdall and Therese O’Keeffe. The next draw will be held in Burke’s Bar,
Coole on Thursday July 19th when the jackpots will be €10,000 and
€5,700.
Split the Pot.
The next draw will be held on Sunday July 15th in The Seven Wonders
Bar, Fore.
Fixtures.
Tuesday July 3rd. Boy’s Under 10 League. Ballycomoyle 6.30pm.
Wednesday July 4th. Boys under 12 vs Caulry Whites. Caulry 7pm.
Saturday July 7th. Men’s Team vs Milltown. Ballycomoyle 7.30pm. All
county league.
Monday July 9th. St. Michael’s Minors vs St. Paul’s/Delvin.
Ballycomoyle 7.00pm
Tuesday July 10th. Men’s Team vs Multyfarnham. Multyfarnham 7.30pm
Wednesday July 11th. St. Michael’s Under 16s vs Multyfarnham.
Castletown-Finea 7pm.
Under 16s and Under 14s St.
Michael’s.
Two great wins for St. Michael’s during the past week. First up, on Monday 25th,
were the under 16s. They travelled to Clonmellon to face a St. Paul’s/Delvin selection
and came away with the spoils. St,Paul’s/Delvin 1-8 St. Michael’s 2-16.
On Thursday June 28th the Under 14s were also away. They travelled to play Rochfortbridge in Rochfortbridge. This
was their second game of the championship having beaten Killucan on the
previous Thursday evening. They continued the momentum and made it two wins
from two.
Rochfortbridge 2-12 St. Michael’s 5-09.
Men’s Junior Team.
The men’s team suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday last, June 26th,
when they played Kilbeggan Shamrocks in the all-county league. Ballycomoyle fielded with some key players
missing through holidays and injuries and narrowly lost the game on a score of
Kilbeggan Shamrocks 3-8 Ballycomoyle 2-9. They have two further rounds of the
league in quick succession on Saturday July 7th against Milltown in Ballycomoyle and
Tuesday July 10th away to Multyfarnham.
Under 8 Boys Blitz.
A hardy bunch of our under 8 boys went to Multyfarnham on Friday evening last
to take part in a blitz. They had a great evening of football and fun and
managed a couple of wins for good measure.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in Farrelly’s Bar, Castlepollard on Thursday July 5th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,600.
Split the Pot.
The Split the Pot was held in Bartley’s,
Drumcree on Saturday June 30th. The winner was Darren Murtagh and he got €235.
Congratulations Darren. The next draw will be held on Sunday July 15th
in The Seven Wonders Bar, Fore.
Fixtures.
Monday June 25th. Under 16
St. Michael’s vs St. Paul’s. Clonmellon 7pm.
Thursday June 28th. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Rochfortbridge.
Rochfortbridge 7pm.
Saturday June 30th. Men’s Team vs St. Josephs. All County League Rd.
3 (Game postponed from April 26th)
Tuesday July 3rd. Boy’s Under 10 League. Ballycomoyle 6.30pm.
Under 14 St. Michael’s.
The St. Michael’s Under 14s got off to a winning start in the Div 2
Championship on Thursday last in Ballycomoyle. The opposition was Killucan and our
boys emerged victorious on a score of St. Michael’s 2-15 Killucan 0-7.
Under 12 Boys Play in Cusack Park.
Our under 12 boys got the opportunity to play in teg Cusack park last Saturday. The event was a
football blitz to round up the league fixtures for the year. Ballycomoyle played
two half games against two different Caulry selections. The result couldn’t
have been fairer in that we won one and lost one. All involved enjoyed the
experience of playing in the county grounds.
Lotto.
The Lotto draw was held last week in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown. The
numbers drawn for the jackpot of €10,000 were 11, 17, 25 and 26. Numbers for the second jackpot of €5,500
were 2, 8, 15 and 27. Neither was won and the following people won
€30 each. Emma Halpin, Paddy Ivory, Stephen
Bohan, Joanne Kaupert and Kelly Coyle. The next draw will be held in Farrelly’s Bar,
Castlepollard on Thursday July 5th for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,600.
Split the Pot.
The most recent Split the Pot was held in Doyne’s, Glenidan on Sunday June 17th.
The winner was Ellie McKenna and she got €409. Congratulations Ellie. The next
draw will be held in Bartley’s, Drumcree on Sunday July 1st.
Fixtures.
Monday June 18th. Under 12 Girls vs Moylagh (Challenge). Moylagh
6.30pm
Tuesday June 19th. Under 12 Boys vs CFCW. (Snowed off in March).
Ballycomoyle 7pm
Thursday June 21st. Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Killucan Div. 2
Championship. Home Game (Possibly Ballycomoyle)
Saturday June 23rd. Under 12 Boys vs Caulry. Cusack Park 11.30am.
Great Start to the Junior Championship.
Our lads took to the field on Thursday evening last in the first round of the
championship. This bunch of lads, quite a few of who have only recently
graduated from underage, have been working hard under the new management team
since early in the year. Their league results have been positive and morale has
been high but the true test of a team comes in championship football. The tests came early as a more seasoned St.
Paul’s team started with an intensity that we weren’t used to. Some of the short game passes weren’t sticking
and the turnovers were being used well by St. Paul’s. Towards the end of the
first half we trailed by 1-5 to 3 points. Our points came from Adrian Leahy,
Caolan McLaverty and a great point from well outfield by John Egan. We traded a
couple of points with them towards the
end of the half from Benny Doyle who split
the posts with a free from 40 plus yard and Jack Coyle (Capt.) and this
steadied the ship before the whistle. Half time score 1-7 to 5 points.
The second half was a different game. Our lads having been refreshed and calmed by the team talk the game started
to turn. The pressure we were applying
paid of when we earned a penalty which was well blocked and put out for a 45. The
first score of the half came from Ballycomoyle, however, when Charles Flynn scored
a long-range point. St. Paul’s replied with a point and 5 minutes later Billy
Ryan powered through and blasted to the back of the net. We were down to 2
points. St. Paul’s managed 2 points after that while we finished the stronger
with points from Jack Coyle and three points from frees. Two from Benny Doyle
who was unerring on the night and one from John Egan to leave the game 1-10
apiece at the full-time whistle. Overall a very positive nights work with a team who stuck to the game plan throughout
and played a very disciplined game, conceding very few frees. Tom Keague and Seamus Farrelly can be proud of
their work.
Team: Vincent Reynolds, Daniel Reilly, Jack Coyle (Capt.) (2 pts), James McHugh, Benny Doyle (3 pts
Frees), Colm Dermody, Charles Flynn (1 pt.), Daniel Higgins, Billy Ryan (1
goal), Brian Caffrey, John Egan (2 pts 1 free), Adrian Leahy (1 pt.), Caolan
McLaverty (1 pt.), Jamie Ward, Shane O’Donnell. Subs used. Shane Brody for
Jamie Ward Jordan Williams for Caolan McLaverty. Both injuries.
Under 14 Girls.
Ballycomoyle’s under 14 girls had another victory on Thursday June 14th.
They played a fancied Clann Gaels team away and came away with the spoils. Clann
Gaels 1-4 Ballycomoyle 3-5.
Under 10 Girls Blitz.
The under 10 girls were involved in a blitz in St. Loman’s on Wednesday night
last June 13th. They had a great evenings football and recorded 2
victories and one narrow defeat on the night. More importantly they are getting
a good introduction to competitive football.
Under 10 Boys Blitz series.
The very successful under 10 boys blitz series continued on Tuesday night last
in Rochfordbridge. The remaining nights are, July 3rd Ballycomoyle, July 17th Milltown, August 7th
Ballycomoyle, August 28th Tang.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown on Thursday June 21st for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,500.
Fixtures.
Tuesday June 12th. Boys under
10 league. Rochfordbridge 6.30pm
Wednesday June 13th. Girls Under 10 Blitz. St. Loman’s 7pm.
Thursday June 14th. Men’s team vs St. Paul’s. 1st Rd. Championship.
The Downs 7.30pm.
Thursday June 14th. Under 14 Girls vs Clann Gaels. Away. 7pm
Tuesday June 19th. Boys Under 12 vs Caulry. Cusack Park 8pm.
Men’s Championship First Round
The flagship tournament for any team is the championship and it now beckons for
our men’s team. On Thursday evening next June 14th in The Downs our
lads will play St. Paul’s in the championship first round at 7.30pm. We have
had a great run in the league and this team along with their management team of
Tom Keague and Seamus Farrelly have earned a big turnout of support for this
game and remaining championship fixtures.
Under 12 Girls.
Ballycomoyle’s under 12 girls had another victory on Thursday evening last
against Mullingar Shamrocks in Mullingar. At the end of a low scoring first
half Ballycomoyle trailed by a goal on a
score of Ballycomoyle 2 pts Mullingar Shamrocks 1-2. The second half saw the
tables being turned and, in the end, Ballycomoyle had 3-4 to Shamrock’s 2-2. Well
done again to team and mentors.
Under 10 Boys.
Last week saw our under 10 boys play in two separate events. On Monday June 4th
they travelled to St. Loman’s for a football blitz which involved all the senior clubs in the North Westmeath area. On
Tuesday June 5th they were involved in the ongoing under 10 league.
This was played in Ballycomoyle at short notice due to a bereavement in
Castletown and a big thank you to the volunteers who set up the pitches in
Ballycomoyle when the call went out.
Split the Pot.
The latest Split the Pot draw took place in Hotel Castlepollard on Sunday June
3rd. The winner on the night was Olive Kennedy who won €370. The
next draw will be held on Sunday June 17th.
Moylagh Under 8s make a trip to Ballycomoyle.
On Friday evening last Moylagh brought their under 8s to Ballycomoyle for a
great evening of football. Thank you to the Moylagh team and mentors and to
Shane Brody who did the networking to organise the game. There was a skilful display
of football from both sides despite the thunder showers.
Lotto.
The lotto draw was held in Comiskey’s, Castlepollard on Thursday June 7th. The
numbers drawn for the first jackpot of €10,000 were 15, 18, 19 and 23. The numbers for the 2nd jackpot of €5,400 were
19, 21, 22 and 24. Neither jackpot was won so five prizes of €30 each went to Nigel
Doyle, David Kelly, Seamus Lynch, Paddy Mangan snr and Brendan Burke. The next
draw will be held in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown on Thursday June 21st.
Fixtures.
Monday June 4th Boys Under 10 Invitational blitz. St. Loman’s 10am.
Tuesday June 5th Boys
Under 10 League. Castletown 6.30pm.
Wednesday June 6th Boys under 8 vs CFCW. Castletown 6.30pm.
Thursday June 7th Girls Under 12 vs Mullingar Shamrocks. Springfield
7pm.
Friday June 8th Boys Under 8 vs Moylagh. Ballycomoyle 7pm
Sunday June 10th Men’s team vs Ballinagore in round 6 All county
league. Ballycomoyle 11am.
Men’s All County League.
The men’s team are fixed to play the next round of the league on Sunday next June
10th at 11pm. The opposition on this occasion will be Ballinagore
and we have a home venue. We will be hoping to keep our 100% record in this
competition, so all support would be appreciated.
Girls Under 14s.
Colm and Olive Murphy had a home venue on Tuesday evening for their under 14 girls team against
Mullingar Shamrocks. As usual this team relished the challenge of the big-name
team and emerged victorious on a score of Ballycomoyle 5-9 to Shamrocks 2-5.
St. Michael’s Under 14s
The much anticipated match against Tyrellspass took place on Thursday 31st May
at 7:30pm at the Castlepollard Community College pitch. Tyrellspass
started the strongest with an attack almost right away from winning the throw
in. The St. Michaels players seemed to be on the back foot for most
of the first half as Tyrellspass players pushed forward at every given
opportunity. Some fine scores were taken by both sides resulting in
Tyrellspass taking the lead and retaining it through to the end of the first
half. First half score line of Tyrellspass 6.06 to St Michaels 3.02,
Goals from Diarmuid Fagan, Conor Gaffney and Kaellum Morgan kept the St Michael’s
side in the match with points from Aaron Fagan and Daragh McCormack adding to
the tally. The old Cliché a game of two halves came true as the St. Michaels
lads hit the ground running and turned the game on its head. With a
strong side such as Tyrellspass it was never going to be easy to recover a
deficit of 13 points, but our lads did put up a massive fight. A
goal from Dara Kennedy and points from David Williams, Daragh McCormack and
Conor Gaffney certainly helped close the gap. With the renewed energy for the
second half St. Michael’s held Tyrellspass to a tally of just 3 points which
was a massive turnaround from the first half. All the signs are
positive going forward with seven of our players registering scores and others
just not fortunate enough to get on the score sheet. One of the
hardest positions to fill on a team sheet is the goalkeeper and over the last
couple of games Ronan Reynolds has eagerly jumped at the opportunity to mind
the nets for St Michaels. Ronan’s performance was the stand out of the match
and if there was a man of the match being awarded it would definitely go to
Ronan. Training continues every Monday at 7pm in
Ballycomoyle and 6.30pm on Fridays in Castlepollard Community
College.
Under 10 Boys.
The under 10 boys continue to be involved in the weekly league fixtures. The
most recent took place in Delvin on
Tuesday May 22nd. For this
current week they have the Tuesday evening fixture in Castletown and in
addition an invitational blitz in St. Loman’s on bank holiday Monday. They will
be competing against players from Westmeath’s most successful senior clubs in
this event and Mike Ginnell deserves a big thank you for his tireless pursuit of games for these lads
at the highest skill level.
Under 8 girls.
Our under 8 girls travelled to Shandonagh on Monday evening last for their
latest blitz. Una was delighted with
their performance in the two games and to use her words “they’re a class act”. It’s
great to see so many of these blitz/tournament style events taking place for
all our younger players. Both male and female. Thanks as ever must go to the
mentors who are giving their time and to the parents who travel to the various
venues.
Mergon
Ladies Team in LGFA Interfirm Blitz.
Well done to the Mergon ladies team who travelled to Portmarnock on Saturday
May 26th to take part in the LGFA Interfirm Blitz. This tournament is only in its
infancy and comprises two competitions.
One for less serious footballers and one for more competitive teams. Mergon took part in the latter which was eventually
won by AIB Bank whose team boasted a number of all-Ireland champions. Great credit must go to the girls and to
Mergon International for committing to this event.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in Comiskey’s, Castlepollard on Thursday June 7th for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,400
Fixtures.
Monday May 28th Under 8 Girls blitz
Tuesday May 29th Under 14 Girls vs Mullingar Shamrocks. Ballycomoyle
7pm
Thursday May 31st Under 16 Girls vs Goldsmith Girls. Ballycomoyle
7.30pm.
Tuesday June 5th Boys
Under 10 League. Castletown 6.30pm
St. Michael’s Minors
St. Michael’s minors were out on Sunday morning May 26th against Kilbeggan/St.
Joseph’s. The closely contested match was played in Ballycomoyle and our lads
edged it by 2 points. St. Michael’s 5-10
Kilbeggan/St. Josephs 3-14.
St Michael’s U16s
St. Michael’s under 16s hosted Moate all whites on Friday 25th May in the 4th
game of the league. Moate came into this game undefeated and
represented a tough challenge for St Michael’s, but St. Michaels didn't falter
and ended the first half trailing by just 7pts at 2-6 to 1-4. The second
half was tougher playing against the breeze and Moate pulled away winning in
the end. There were some nice scores from St. Michael’s by Dylan Brady, Mark Cunningham
and Taurin McLafferty, with Seán Dermody, Breffini Moore and Kevin English
impressing also. A farewell was given to
German exchange student Theo Meyer who played with us recently. He was a huge
asset and made the transition to Gaelic Football seamlessly. St Michael’s wish him well and thank him.
St. Michael’s Under 14s
St. Michael’s under 14s had a comprehensive victory away to Delvin/St.
Paul’s. The result was never in doubt as St. Michael's continue on their winning streak. They now sit on op of their division with a games against Tyrellspass and Milltownpass yet to come in the league.
U12 Boys
Ballycomoyle under 12s travelled away to play
Tyrellspass on Wed 24th May. There was a great turn out and a huge thanks must
go to all parents for their efforts and continued support. It showed in the game display. This was a
game which saw Tyrellspass dominate the first half leading by 6pts at the
break. Ballycomoyle began the second half strongest and managed to score
2-5 without reply and led by 6pts with 5mins left. Two late goals against the
run of play by the hosts ensured the draw in what was a cracking game of
football played at a very high tempo with plenty of skill on show. Every player gave their all, with Conor Nolan, Lee
Cribbon, Iain Mulvey, Martin Boyhan, Ryan Williams and Manus Brannigan standing
out.
Under 12 Girls.
The success continues for our under 12 girls. Their latest victory came at the
expense of Milltownpass who they comfortably beat. Ballycomoyle 4-9 Milltownpass 0-3.
Under 8s
Blitz.
Our under 8’s travelled to The Downs on Saturday morning for their latest
blitz. We played selections from St Lomans in both our matches on the day and
our lads showed no shortage of skill or effort as they passed both tests with
flying colours. Thanks to the players and parents who made the trip and to The
Downs GAA who were excellent hosts.
Next blitz is on the 6th or 7th June in Cusack Park.
We also have Moylagh under 8’s making the trip over for a challenge next Friday
evening at 7pm
Lotto.
The lotto draw was held on Thursday May 24th in the Abbey House, Fore. The numbers drawn were as follows. Jackpot 1. €10,000 12, 13, 23, 26. Jackpot 2 €5,300: 6, 8, 15, 17. Neither was won and the 5 prizes of €30 go to. Paddy Buggy, Evan Farrelly, Michael Halpin Jnr., Philomena and Gordon, Geraldine O’Rourke. The next draw will be held in Comiskey’s, Castlepollard on Thursday June 7th for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,400
Underage players attend Leinster quarter final.
Ballycomoyle were well represented at the Leinster SFC quarter-final on Saturday last in O’Connor park, Tullamore. Club stalwart Larry Masterson organised concession tickets & transport and a good number of our underage players made the trip. A great time was had by all and no doubt this experience will whet the appetites of those who attended to “play county” in the future. It was a particularly special day for a few of our lads. The Westmeath goalkeeper, Stephen Gallagher, gave his gloves to Ryan Smyth as a keepsake and the Brody brothers, Senan & Evan, managed to invade the pitch to get a photo taken with their cousin, Graham Brody who plays in goals for Laois. A big thank you to Larry for organising the day out and to all the parents who helped to facilitate it.
Sympathy.
The Ballycomoyle GAA community would like to extend our sympathy to the O’Neill
and Corrigan families on the untimely death of Dympna O’Neill (Nee Corrigan) on
Tuesday last May 22nd. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Fixtures.
Tuesday May 22nd Boys Under 10 league. Delvin 6.30pm
Wednesday May 23rd Boys Under 12 vs Tyrellspass. Tyrellspass 7pm
Thursday May 24th Under 12 Girls vs Milltownpass. Ballycomoyle 7pm
Thursday May 24th Under 14 St. Michael’s vs St. Paul’s. Clonmellon
7pm
Friday May 25th Under 16 St. Michael’s vs Moate. Castletown 7pm.
Tuesday May 29th Under 14 Girls vs Mullingar Shamrocks. Ballycomoyle
7pm
Men’s All County League.
The men’s team travelled to Delvin on Sunday last May 20th for round
5 of the league. Unfortunately, with the Ballycomoyle team togged out and ready
to go and the referee in attendance it emerged that the local team couldn’t
field. In the circumstances the points were awarded to Ballycomoyle which puts us
on top of the division. The next game is a home fixture against Ballinagore.
Under 12
Girls.
Our under 12 girls played a home game on Thursday last against a very fancied
Killucan team. Reputation, however, holds no sway with the girls from
Ballycomoyle and after a very tough game they emerged victorious on a very
tight score line of 5-5 to 5-3.
Under 10
Boys League.
Our under 10 boys were involved in the first of a series of league fixtures in
Mullingar Shamrocks on Tuesday last May 15th. Mike Ginnell thanked the parents for the huge
turnout and said that the future for Ballycomoyle is bright with this crop of
dedicated players coming through. The next outing is to Delvin on Tuesday May
22nd.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw held on Sunday May 20th in McCormack’s, Castlepollard
was won by Michael Farrell. Michael gets €255. The next draw will be held on
Sunday June 3rd.
Sympathy.
The Ballycomoyle GAA community would like to extend our sympathy to the McLoughlin
family on the death of Essie McLoughlin (Nee Boylan) on Wednesday last May 16th.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in The Abbey House, Fore on Thursday May 24th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,300
Tickets for
Westmeath vs Laois Saturday May 26th. Leinster SFC Quarter-Final.
GENERAL
Stand - €20 Terrace
- €15
FAMILY TICKETS:-
1 Adult and 2 Juveniles etc.
Family Tickets are available for Stand
Stand:- Adults €20 Juveniles €5 each
1 Adult and 2 Juveniles etc.
Family Tickets are available for Terrace
Terrace:- Adults €15 Juveniles €5 each
Senior Citizens/Students: (Stand/Terrace):- Purchase full price tickets and on the day of the match they can claim a rebate of €5 when they produce appropriate I.D. at Stile No: 8 (Stand) and Stile No: 18 (Terrace) PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO THE STADIUM.
Wheelchair Tickets:-
The Wheelchair Ticket is free of charge and the Assistant's ticket is €20
Group Pass (Under 16's) – (Terrace Only)
Groups Passes are provided for groups of Juveniles U-16 €3 per Juvenile and you
are permitted to bring 1 adult free with every ten Juveniles, any additional
adults pay full price for their tickets.
Tickets can be purchased from
the following locations:-
(a) the participating County Boards
(b) GAA Ticketline 1890 92 46 48
(c) Tickets.ie
(d) www.gaa.ie
(e) Centra & Supervalu Shops
Fixtures.
Tuesday May 15th Boys Under 10 league. Mullingar Shamrocks 6.30pm. (Brought
back from May 8th)
Thursday May 17th Girls Under 12 vs Killucan. Ballycomoyle 7pm
St Michaels U16s
St Michaels U16s (Ballycomoyle/CFCW)
travelled to Ballynacargy on Wednesday evening 9th May to play Inny Shamrocks
(Bunbrosna/B.Cargy) for the 3rd game in the league. The opening score came
after five minutes when Conor Lennon for St Michaels slot the ball to the Inny
net after great link up play by Mark Cunningham. The game continued in a free-flowing
manner with plenty of scores for both sides. St Michaels had a penalty well
saved and hit the crossbar on two occasions. Both teams were very evenly
matched but, in the end, Inny Shamrocks prevailed 6-10 to 4-7. They were more clinical with their scoring
opportunities. Ronan Manley, Mark Cunningham, Taurin McLafferty, Breffni Moore
and Conor Gavigan stood out for St. Michaels.
Ballycomoyle Under 12 Boys.
Ballycomoyle U12's hosted Inny Shamrocks on Friday 11th in Castlepollard
Community College. It was a great credit to some of the Ballycomoyle players who
played their second game that day having lined out for St. Feichins National School
earlier in a Cumann na mBunscoil semi-final, which they sadly lost narrowly.
This U12 game was competitively contested, with Inny leading by 2pts going in
at half time. Ballycomoyle were the better in the second half, leading as the
game came to a conclusion, but 2 late points by Inny meant the spoils were
shared with the game ending in a draw. Conor Nolan, Lee Cribbon, Iain Mulvey,
Eoin Kennedy, Cathal Óg Fagan and Evan Gallagher played very well. Thanks to
Castlepollard Community College for the use of the pitch.
Under 12
Girls.
Our under 12 girls travelled to Clonmellon on Thursday last to play St. Paul’s/Delvin
in the league. In a very close first half Ballycomoyle finished just 1 point
ahead on a score of 2-2 to 2-1. The second half was a different story when
Ballycomoyle added a further 3-1 and held the opposition scoreless. The game
finished 5-3 to 2-1. Well done girls. Marta and Noel are very proud of these
girls and said they are a pleasure to work with. Their next outing is in
Ballycomoyle on Thursday evening May 17th against Killucan.
Split the
Pot.
The Split the Pot draw held on Sunday May 6th in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard
was won by Billy Gilligan. Billy got half the pot which gave him a prize of
€420. The next draw will be held on Sunday May 20th.
Sympathy.
The Ballycomoyle GAA community would like to extend our sympathy to the Ennis family
on the death of Tom Ennis on Saturday last May 12th. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a
Anam.
Lotto.
The lotto draw was held in Doyne’s, Glenidan on Thursday May 10th. Numbers drawn were as follows. Draw 1 €10,000.
Numbers drawn: 4, 10, 14, 19. Draw 2 €5,200.
Numbers drawn: 11, 19, 23, 25. As
neither jackpot was won there were five prizes of €30 won by each of the
following, Larry Halpin, Marvin, Emma Halpin, Jimmy Scully and Seamus Leahy. The next
draw will be held in The Abbey House, Fore on Thursday May 24th.
Tickets for
Westmeath vs Laois Saturday May 26th. Leinster SFC Quarter-Final.
GENERAL
Stand - €20 Terrace
- €15
FAMILY TICKETS:-
1 Adult and 2 Juveniles etc.
Family Tickets are available for Stand
Stand:- Adults €20 Juveniles €5 each
1 Adult and 2 Juveniles etc.
Family Tickets are available for Terrace
Terrace:- Adults €15 Juveniles €5 each
Senior Citizens/Students: (Stand/Terrace):- Purchase full price tickets and on the day of the match they can claim a rebate of €5 when they produce appropriate I.D. at Stile No: 8 (Stand) and Stile No: 18 (Terrace) PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO THE STADIUM.
Wheelchair Tickets:-
The Wheelchair Ticket is free of charge and the Assistant's ticket is €20
Group Pass (Under 16's) – (Terrace Only)
Groups Passes are provided for groups of Juveniles U-16 €3 per Juvenile and you
are permitted to bring 1 adult free with every ten Juveniles, any additional
adults pay full price for their tickets.
Tickets can be purchased from the following locations:-
(a) the participating County Boards
(b) GAA Ticketline 1890 92 46 48
(c) Tickets.ie
(d) www.gaa.ie
(e) Centra & Supervalu Shops
Monday April 30th Girls Under 8s Blitz. Multyfarnham 6.30pm
Tuesday May 1st Under 14 Girls Féile semi-final vs Athlone. Kinnegad
7pm. Final immediately after.
Wednesday May 2nd Minor St. Michael’s vs Inny Shamrocks. Castletown.
Sunday May 6th. Ladies Intermediate Championship 1st
Round vs Clann Gaels. Ballycomoyle 12 noon.
Sunday May 6th Men’s League round 4 vs Loughnavalley. Ballycomoyle
7.30pm
Tuesday May 8th Boys under 10 league. Mullingar Shamrocks 6.30pm.
Men’s League.
Our lads travelled to Streamstown on Thursday evening to play St. Joseph’s in
round 3 of the league. Both teams lined out for an eagerly anticipated table
top clash but unfortunately no referee turned up for the tie. Round four takes
place against Loughnavalley in Ballycomoyle next Sunday May 6th at 7.30pm.
The postponed round 3 St. Joseph’s game
will now go ahead on Saturday June 30th at 7.30pm in Streamstown.
Under 14 Girls Féile.
Our under 14 girls took part in the first round of Féile on Sunday 29 April. In
a tightly fought competition these were the match results. Ballycomoyle 2-1 Milltown 1-3, Milltown
2-3 Shandonagh 1-0 and Shandonagh 2-2 Ballycomoyle 1-5. With 3 points in the bag Ballycomoyle
progress to the Westmeath semi-finals. They play Athlone at 7pm on Tuesday May 1st
. The other semi-final is between Milltown and Miltownpass. The final will be
directly after the two semi-finals and is scheduled for 7.45pm. Best of luck
girls.
Under 12
Girls.
Ballycomoyle played Clann Gaels in Bunbrosna on Thursday last and emerged with
an emphatic victory. Ballycomoyle 3-8 Clann Gaels 0-4.
Under 14
Girls county success continues.
Same headline as last week because our two county stalwarts, Shannon
Reilly and Cara Murphy, were once again on the winning Westmeath girls under 14
team. This time it was in the Leinster semi-final against Kildare where they
emerged victorious on a score line of 3-7 to 2-8. They will play the Leinster
Final against Wexford in Clane, Co. Kildare next Saturday May 5th at
2pm. We wish them the very best of luck.
Lotto.
The lotto was held in McCormack’s, Castlepollard on Thursday April 26th
where the numbers drawn were as follows. Draw 1 €10,000: 1, 5, 6, 12. Draw 2
€5,100: 2, 11, 22, 23. Neither jackpot was won on the night. The following win
€30 each. Cathy Nolan, Michael McKenna, Larry Masterson, Caroline O’Rourke and
Michael & Mary Farrelly. The next draw for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,200
will be held in Doyne’s, Glenidan on Thursday May 10th.
Fixtures.
Thursday April 26th Men’s league game vs St. Joseph’s in Streamstown
7.30pm.
Thursday April 26th Girls Under 12 vs Clann Gaels away. 7pm
Sunday April 29th Ladies Senior League vs Milltown. Milltown 12
noon.
Tuesday May 1st Under 14 Girls vs St. Loman’s. Ballycomoyle 7pm
Two from two in Men’s League.
Having started the league with a win against Ballymore our lads had a home
fixture against Killucan on Saturday last April 21st. We lined out as follows: Michael McKenna, Jordan Williams, Jack Coyle,
Daniel Reilly, Charles Flynn (0-1), Colm Dermody, John Egan (0-1), Daniel
Higgins, James McHugh (0-1), Adrian Leahy (0-1), Vincent Reynolds (0-3), Jamie
Ward (0-2), Caolan McLaverty (1-0), Shane Brody (0-7), Billy Ryan (0-1). At
half time we led by 1-6 to 0-5 and we went on to win the game by 1-17 to 3-9
against a dogged Killucan team. Our next game in this competition is away to
St. Joseph’s on Thursday April 26th at 7.45pm.
Under 12
Girls.
Our under 12 girls faced a strong St. Loman’s side on Thursday night last April
19th. Despite a very good performance, particularly in the second
half, we came away second best on a score line of 2-3 to 1-8. Next up is St. Paul’s /Delvin on May 10th.
Under 16
Girls.
Colm and Olive Murphy led their very young under 16 team to a hard-fought
victory against Shandonagh on Thursday last in Ballycomoyle. Despite being three
points down with 5 minutes to go our girls dug deep and turned it into a three-point
win. Ballycomoyle 3-7 Shandonagh 1-10.
Under 8s
Blitz.
The first under 8s blitz of the year was held in Ballynacargy on Saturday last
April 21st. Shane Brody led our
troopers out and was happy to report that they won both their games.
Under 14
St. Michael’s continue as they started.
The St. Michael’s under 14 team headed to Bunbrosna on Sunday morning where
they played Inny Shamrocks. This was their second game of the league having
disposed of Multyfarnham 6-13 to 2-5 earlier in the competition. Their victory
on this occasion was even more emphatic and the final score was 13-10 to 5-5. These
are “a great bunch of lads” according to their coach Noel Morgan and their next
league fixture is against Milltownpass on May 10th.
Under 16
St. Michael’s.
The St. Michael’s under 16s weren’t as fortunate as their younger colleagues
when they met Kilbeggan in Castletown on Sunday evening. They conceded too many
first half scores which was their undoing.
Vinnie Reynolds said that a robust half time talk steadied the ship and
they had a much better second half but had left themselves too much to do.
Under 14
Girls county success continues.
Congratulations to Ballycomoyle girls Shannon Reilly and Cara Murphy who
along with a team of talented young footballers helped propel Westmeath to the
Under 14 girls Leinster semi-final next Saturday. Westmeath had a 6 point win over a much
fancied Laois side in the quarter final on Saturday last April 21st in McCann
park Portarlington. Cara Murphy put the
visitors on the scoreboard after only one minute of play and Shannon Reilly
applied the finishing touch with a 58 minute goal to put the Leinster quarter
final beyond Laois. All in Ballycomoyle GAA wish the entire team, particularly
our own two girls, the best of luck next weekend.
Split the Pot.
We held our Split the Pot draw in The Town & Country, Castlepollard on
Sunday April 22nd. Benny O’Connor scooped the prize of €271.
Congratulations Benny. Next draw will be held on Sunday May 6th in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in McCormack’s, Castlepollard on Thursday April 26th.
The jackpots will be €10,000 and €5,100. Make sure you have your ticket.
Fixtures.
Wednesday April 18th St. Michael’s Minor vs St. Paul’s/Delvin in
Clonmellon. 7pm.
Thursday April 19th Under 12 Girls vs St. Loman’s Home 6.30pm
Thursday April 19th Under 16 Girls vs Shandonagh Ballycomoyle 7pm
Saturday April 21st Men’s Team vs Killucan in the league. Ballycomoyle
6pm
Sunday April 22nd Ladies Team vs St. Joseph’s in the league. Ballycomoyle
12 noon.
Sunday April 22nd Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Inny Gaels in Ballynacarrigy
6.30pm
Monday April 23rd Under 16 St. Michael’s vs Kilbeggan/St. Joseph’s
in Ballycomoyle 7.30pm.
Tuesday April 24th Boys Under 10 League 1st round in Bunbrosna
7pm
Ladies Senior League.
Our Ladies Intermediate team had their first game under new management on
Sunday April 15th against Garrycastle. While Garrycastle took the
game on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-7 there were a lot of positives in our girl’s
performance. New coach Tommy Gallagher said he was very happy with the girls work
rate but that the second half goals killed us. He’s looking forward to the task
ahead and to working with his backroom team of Martin Williams and Mícheál Fagan.
We want to thank Tomás Blake, Ray Dobson, Gerry Farrelly and Carmel Reynolds for
their work with the team thus far in the season.
Registration.
Our registration team will be on hand for the next few Friday evenings at
underage training to collect membership fees.
Lotto.
We held the lotto draw in The Seven Wonders Bar, Fore on Thursday last April 12th
for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,000. Neither jackpot was won, so we proceeded to
draw five winners of €30 each. They were Pat Carey, Seán Dunne, Lena Reilly,
Seamus Leahy and Raymond Halpin. The next draw will be held in McCormack’s,
Castlepollard on Thursday April 26th. The jackpots will be €10,000
and €5,100.
Great wins
for Girls Under 14s and 16s.
Our Under 14s and under 16s girl’s teams both recorded victories against St.
Paul’s last week. The under 14s scored 7-9 to St. Paul’s 1-3 on Tuesday April
10th and their older comrades, not to be outdone, recorded a 9-7 to
2-4 victory two days later. Both teams
are coached by the successful husband and wife team of Colm and Olive Murphy.
Under 14
St. Michael’s win.
The St. Michael’s under 14 team reaped the rewards of their hard work on
Thursday last when they defeated Multyfarnham. Noel Morgan and Geoff Morrissey have
been putting these lads through their paces for a number of weeks now and the early
start has paid off.
Under 12
Boys late equaliser.
A great performance from our under 12 boys on Wednesday last April 11th saw
them come from behind against a strong St. Paul’s team to finish the game level
on a scoreline of 1-5 each. This was their first outing of the season and their
coaching team of Vinnie and Cathal are very pleased with their charges.
Sympathy
The Ballycomoyle GAA community would like to extend our sympathy to the Shields
family on the recent death of Eileen Shields. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Sunday April 8th 2018
Fixtures.
Monday April 9th St. Michael’s Under 16 vs Multyfarnham in
Ballycomoyle 6.30pm
Tuesday April 10th Ballycomoyle Girls Under 14 vs St. Paul’s/Delvin
away. 6,30pm
Thursday April 12th St. Michael’s Under 14 vs Multyfarnham in
Multyfarnham. 6.30pm
Saturday April 14th Under 8s Go-Games blitz. Venue and time to be
confirmed.
Sunday April 15th (Senior League) Ballycomoyle Ladies vs Garrycastle
in Ballycomoyle 12 noon.
Wednesday April 18th St. Michael’s Minor vs St. Paul’s/Delvin in
Clonmellon. 7pm.
Great League Start for Men’s Team.
Ballycomoyle’s men got off to a great start in the league on Easter Monday when
they played Ballymore away. Under the new management team of Tom Keague and
Seamus Farrelly training has been going very positively but the proof of the
pudding is in the eating and the positivity carried through to the field of
play. We started a team made up of youth and experience and the combination
delivered an impressive 2-10 to 0-7 victory. The team fielded as
follows Michael McKenna, Jordan Williams, Jack Coyle, Charles Flynn, Ciarán Fagan,
Benny Doyle, James McHugh, Dan Higgins, Aaron Leahy, Brian Caffrey, Caolam McLaverty,
Shane Brody, Vinnie Reynolds.
Subs: Billy Ryan for Caolam McLaverty. Warren Williams for Shane Brody, Robbie Cooney
for Warren Williams.
While this was an overall great performance Jordan Williams, Benny Doyle and Brian
Caffrey deserve particular mention.
Warren Williams had to go off injured and we wish him a speedy recovery. Our next
game is at home to Killucan on a date yet to be confirmed.
Féile na nÓg.
St. Michael’s under 14s took part in Féile on Saturday last in Kinnegad. Our
lads had 2 games. We had a good win against Millmore Gaels but sadly came
unstuck against a strong Kinnegad team in spite of a spirited performance. We
wish Kinnegad the best of luck going forward in the competition and we wish our
own Aaron Fagan a speedy recovery from an injury he picked up on the day.
Ladies
Senior League.
Our Ladies Intermediate team had a tough match against Moate on Easter Monday
in the Senior League. Unfortunately, Moate proved too strong on the day and our
girls came off second best.
County
Players.
Congratulations to Ballycomoyle U14 girls
Shannon Reilly and Cara Murphy who helped Westmeath to a massive Leinster
championship U14 win over Offaly today in Tubberclair Westmeath 13-12 Offaly 0-3.
Their next outing is against Laois on Saturday April 21st in
Portlaoise.
Split the
Pot
The Split the Pot draw was held in Burke's Bar,
Coole on Sunday April 8th. Winner of €222 was Willow Hill c/o her generous
granny Kathryn Cooney who purchased the ticket. Congratulations to them both.
Next draw Sunday April 22nd.
Congratulations.
Congratulations to Catherine Daly who has been appointed to the National Scór
committee by Seán Ó hÓráin, Uachtarán CLG. The committee will sit from
2018 to 2021.
Best of Luck.
Best of luck to the figure dancers and set dancers from The Downs and to the
quiz team team from St. Joseph’s who will represent club and County in the
all-Ireland Scór Sinsir final next Saturday April 14th in Sligo.
Lotto.
The next draw will be held in The Seven Wonders Bar, Fore on Thursday April 12th.
The jackpots will be €10,000 and €5,000.
Fixtures.
Ladies Senior League vs Moate in Moate Monday April 2nd 12 noon
Men’s Junior League vs Ballymore in Ballymore Monday April 2nd
Under 14 Girls vs Killucan in Ballycomoyle Tuesday April 3rd at 6.30pm.
Under 14 St. Michael’s in Féile Saturday April 7th in Kinnegad. 12
noon.
Under 16 S. Michael’s vs Multyfarnham in Multyfarnham Monday April 9th
at 6.30pm
Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Multyfarnham in Mulyfarnham Thursday April 12th
at 6.30pm
Pitch Calendar.
Now that the clocks have changed to Summer time our pitch will be coming under
increased demand. To help manage that demand we have created a Pitch timetable/calendar
which can be viewed on our website at www.ballycomoyle.com. If you want to book a slot, be it a regular training slot or a one-off
game slot, drop a text to Seamus Coyle (087) 6855808 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Lotto.
The Lotto draw for jackpots of €10,000 and €4,900 was held on Thursday March 29th
in The Town & Country, Castlepollard. The numbers drawn were Draw1: 1, 10,
23, 26. Draw 2: 7, 8, 18, 27. There were no jackpot winners and the following
people won €30 each. Gerry King, Moira Halpin, Nigel Doyle, Bernadette O’Reilly
and Paddy Mangan Jnr. The next draw will be held in The Seven Wonders Bar, Fore
on Thursday April 12th. The jackpots will be €10,000 and €5,000.
Membership.
If you haven’t already paid your membership for 2018 contact any of our
registration team of Sinéad Williams, Louise Farrelly or Maria Higgins as soon
as possible, to remedy the situation. You’ll find their contact details on the
club website at www.ballycomoyle.com
Blood
Donors wanted.
There will
be a blood donation clinic in Hotel Castlepollard on Thursday April 5th
from 4.30 to 8pm. Remember that only 3 per cent of us are regular blood donors
and 25 per cent of us will need a blood transfusion at some point in our lives.
If you are one of the regular blood donors why not bring a friend in with you
and help to narrow the gap between that 3 and 25 percent.
Ladies Intermediate.
The Ballycomoyle Intermediate Ladies Team faced Clann Gaels in their
first outing of the League on Sunday 25th March. 22 players fielded for
Ballycomoyle which is a testament to the big panel of players that have been
training hard this year. The half time score was 2 -8 to Clann Gaels and 1-2 to
Ballycomoyle. The Bal ladies came out fighting in the start of the second half
and showed what they're capable of by scoring 3 goals and a point to lead by a
point before there was a reply from Clann Gaels. Unfortunately Clann Gaels got
the upper hand again and the game finished up Clann Gaels 4 -13 to Ballycomoyle
4-5.
Team: Alma Hayden, Niamh Smyth, Rebecca Craig, Lizzie Hannon, Shauna Coghlan, Aoife
Gallagher, Jade Crone, Laura Kilcoyne, Ally Murphy, Rebecca Ayres, Ruth
Daniels, Emily Barker, Megan D'Arcy, Mary Quinn, Kaitlin Walsh. Substitutions
made Aoíbhínn Dolan, Ashleigh Mortimer, Clodagh Williams, Fiona Lawlor, Niamh
McCarthy, Sarah Fagan, Sinéad Connell.
Fixtures.
Under 12 boys vs CFCW in Castletown on Wednesday 28th March at 6.30pm
Under 14's St Michaels vs Tyrellspass in Castletown on Thursday 29th March at
6.30pm.
Minor St. Michael’s vs Milltownpass in Ballycomoyle Sunday 1st April
at 11.30am
Under 14 Girls vs Killucan in Ballycomoyle Tuesday April 3rd at 6.30pm.
Pitch
Calendar.
Now that the clocks have changed to Summer time our pitch will be coming under
increased demand. To help manage that demand we have created a Pitch timetable/calendar
which can be viewed on our website at www.ballycomoyle.com. If you want to book a slot, be it a regular training slot or a one-off
game slot, drop a text to Seamus Coyle (087) 6855808 or Seán Daly (086) 0394302.
Lotto.
The next draw for jackpots of €10,000 and €4,900 will be held on Thursday March
29th in The Town & Country, Castlepollard.
Underage
training.
The regular underage training time of 7 to 8pm on a Friday evening returns on
Friday 30th March. As usual we are still looking for all the help we
can get to make this a success. In addition to Coaches there is always a need for
extra supervisory help. Don’t assume it’s somebody else’s job. Contact our
Underage Secretary Paddy Hannan (087) 6640923 if you think you have something
to offer.
Sympathy
The entire Ballycomoyle GAA community would like to extend our sympathy to Orla
Gallagher on the recent death of her father, Jimmy Kenny. Ar dheis Dé go raibh
a anam.
Split the
Pot.
We held the Split the Pot draw in Comiskey’s on Sunday March 25th. The winner
was Geraldine O’Rourke who gets €203. Congratulations Geraldine. The next draw
will be held on Sunday April 8th.
Membership.
If you haven’t already paid your membership for 2018 contact any of our
registration team of Sinéad Williams, Louise Farrelly or Maria Higgins as soon
as possible, to remedy the situation. You’ll find their contact details on the
club website at www.ballycomoyle.com
Table Quiz.
We held a Table Quiz in The Lough Lene Inn on Friday last March 16th. A fantastic night was had by all who attended. A big thank you to our hosts on the night, to Anne Gallagher who spent half the day preparing food and to anybody who sponsored prizes for the event.
Lotto.
The Lotto draw was held in Burke’s Bar, Coole on Thursday 15th March. The numbers drawn were Draw 1: 14, 17, 22, 24 & Draw 2: 3, 5, 10, 24. We had no jackpot winner and proceeded to draw the following for prizes of €30 each. T.P. Loftus, Clodagh Router, Laura Owens, Bernie O’Connor and finally a syndicate ticket bearing the names Mick, John, Pat and Brendan. The next draw for jackpots of €10,000 and €4,900 will be held on March 30th in The Town & Country, Castlepollard.
Ladies Minor Team.
Calling all Ladies Minor players. Ballycomoyle Ladies want to enter a team in the minor age group (Under 18s) and we are putting the call out to any player in that age group who may have lapsed from the game to give Carmel Reynolds (086) 8752324 or Tomás Blake (087) 9156981 a call and they’ll put you in the picture.
Split the Pot.
We held the Split the Pot draw in The Lough Lene Inn in conjunction with our Table Quiz on Friday March 16th. The winner was Tess Gilhooley who scooped €258. Congratulations Tess. The next draw will be held on Sunday March 25th.
Membership.
If you haven’t already paid your membership for 2018 contact any of our registration team of Sinéad Williams, Louise Farrelly or Maria Higgins as soon as possible, to remedy the situation. You’ll find their contact details on the club website at www.ballycomoyle.com
Table Quiz.
We are holding a Table Quiz in The Lough Lene Inn on Friday next March 16th at 9.30pm. What better way to kick off the St. Patrick’s weekend than by rounding up a few of your friends and heading for Collinstown on the night.
Ballycomoyle were represented in the Scór Sinsir Leinster final on Sunday March 11th by Catherine Daly in the Aithriseoireacht (Recitation) and by Seán Daly, Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Dermot McKenna, Gráinne Healy, Piaras Walsh, Elaine Caffrey and Seamus Coyle in the Léiriú Stáitse (Stage Presentation). Unfortunately neither act pleased the judges enough to warrant the medals. It was a great adventure to get this far and great credit is due to each one of the competitors.
Wedding Bells
Congratulations from everyone in Ballycomoyle to Louise Brennan and David Cunningham who got married on Friday last March 9th. We wish them many years of health and happiness together.
Ladies Minor Team.
Calling all Ladies Minor players. Ballycomoyle Ladies want to enter a team in the minor age group (Under 18s) and we are putting the call out to any player in that age group who may have lapsed from the game to give Carmel Reynolds (086) 8752324 or Tomás Blake (087) 9156981 a call and they’ll put you in the picture.
Lotto
The lotto draw originally scheduled for March 1st was snowed off and the rescheduled draw was cancelled as a mark of respect on hearing of the death of Darren Fitzpatrick. The lotto will now go ahead on Thursday March 15th in Burke’s Bar, Coole for jackpots of €10,000 and €4,800.
Darren Fitzpatrick.
The entire Ballycomoyle community were saddened to hear of the death of Darren Fitzpatrick during the week. Our thoughts and prayers are with His father, Kevin, his three brothers, Niall, Eric & Seán and all his relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam óg.
Snow News week.
We often have a slow news week in the GAA world but this week is very much a “Snow news week” Every event that should have happened was snowed off. Many of us were cut off from the outside world and owe a great deal of thanks to the many local farmers who gave of their time and machinery to keep local roads open.
The Leinster semi-finals of Scór Sinsir were two of the many events that came a cropper because of the snow. They were scheduled to take place on the 3rd and 4th of March. Because the final is taking place in The Helix just a week later on Sunday 11th March, a date that couldn’t be changed, it has been decided to dispense with the semi-finals entirely and allow all County winners advance straight to the Leinster final. Ballycomoyle will be represented by Catherine Daly in the Aithriseoireacht (Recitation) and by Seán Daly, Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Dermot McKenna, Gráinne Healy, Piaras Walsh, Elaine Caffrey and Seamus Coyle in the Léiriú Stáitse (Stage PresentationRince. We wish each of them the very best of luck. Tickets for the event can be booked directly on The Helix website. www.thehelix.ie
Lotto
The next draw was to be held in Burke’s bar, Coole on Thursday March 1st for jackpots of €10,000 and €4,800. It was rescheduled because of the snow to early this week and results will be here next week.
Sympathy.
The executive and membership of Ballycomoyle GAA would like to extend our sympathy to the McMyler family on the death of Margaret last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
Underage training.
The names and contact details for coaches/mentors for most of the underage teams are now on the club website www.ballycomoyle.com/contacts.The remaining few will be added as soon as they are finalised.
Split the Pot.
Next draw takes place in Comiskey’s, Castlepollard on Sunday March 11th at 7.30pm.
Scór success.
Ballycomoyle had a very fruitful evening in The Downs GAA hall last Saturday night in the Scór Sinsir county final. We were represented in four of the seven competitions. . Aithriseoireacht (Recitation): Catherine Daly, Bailéad Ghrupa: Siobhán Friary, Alisha Fitzpatrick, Seán Daly, Gráinne Healy & Catherine Daly. Léiriú Stáitse (Stage Presentation): Seán Daly, Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Dermot McKenna, Gráinne Healy, Piaras Walsh, Elaine Caffrey and Seamus Coyle. Rince Seit (Set Dancing): Anne Flanagan, Aoife Kelly, Catherine Daly & Elaine O’Doherty-Masterson. When all the votes were cast we emerged with county titles in two categories Aithriseoireacht (Recitation) and Léiriú Stáitse (Stage Presentation). In addition we won the Eugene Doherty perpetual cup for “Club of the Year”. Congratulations to all our contestants for their individual efforts on the night. The County Winners will proceed to the Leinster Semi-final which takes place in The Downs GAA hall next Sunday March 4th. A big thank you must go to Catherine Daly for her continued commitment to keeping Scór alive in Ballycomoyle. There is no doubt that we wouldn’t be boasting nine county medals today without her efforts. In particular the Club of the year award is a testament to her powers of persuasion on these wintry evenings when it would be all too easy to sit at home by the fire. We appreciate the little push.
Split the Pot.
Split the Pot took place on Sunday February 25th in The Abbey House Fore. Ciaran (Slim) Cullen won €210. Congratulations Ciaran. Next draw will be held on Sunday March 11th. You’ll find the envelopes and buckets in our many supporting businesses around the area.
Lotto
The next draw will be held in Burke’s bar, Coole on Thursday March 1st when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €4,800.
Registration Evening.
Our registration evening was a huge success and our registration team will be hanging around training for the various teams over the next month rounding up anyone who they didn’t get on Friday last.
Scór
The county final of Scór sinsir will take place on Saturday February 24th in The Downs GAA Centre. Ballycomoyle have qualified through the semi-finals in the following competitions. Aithriseoireacht (Recitation): Catherine Daly, Bailéad Ghrupa: Siobhán Friary, Alisha Fitzpatrick, Seán Daly, Gráinne Healy & Catherine Daly. Léiriú Stáitse (Stage Presentation): Seán Daly, Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Dermot McKenna, Gráinne Healy, Piaras Walsh, Elaine Caffrey and Seamus Coyle. Rince Seit (Set Dancing): Gráinne Healy, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Anne Flanagan, Sinéad Fitzpatrick, Aoife Kelly, Fiona Culleton, Catherine Daly & Elaine O’Doherty-Masterson. The best of luck to each of them.
Split the Pot
The next draw will be on Sunday February 25th in The Abbey House Fore. For €2 you can win half the takings. You’ll find the envelopes and buckets in our many supporting businesses around the area.
Referee.
Congratulations to Noel Morgan who just recently completed the referee’s course. You’ll soon see him out on the field with the whistle. If he brings the same dedication to refereeing as he does to his multiple roles within Ballycomoyle we know he’ll be very successful.
Lotto
Our Lotto draw took place on Thursday Feb 15th in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard. The jackpots were €10,000 and €4,700. The numbers drawn were as follows. Draw1: 8, 9, 10, 28. Draw 2: 8, 11, 16, 26. Neither jackpot was won and we proceeded to draw the following people who get prizes of €30 each. Ann Cullen, Billy Costelloe, Stephen Leahy, Ciaran O’Neill and Emily O’Hanlon. The next draw will be held in Burke’s bar, Coole on Thursday March 1st when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €4,800.
Registration Evening.
We are holding a registration evening in Hotel Castlepollard on Friday 23rd of February from 6 to 9pm. This is for all age groups juvenile to adult. Our registration team of Sinéad, Louise and Maria will be on hand with registration forms and information to take care of everybody. Registration fees are individual adult €50, individual juvenile €30 and family €90.
Congratulations.
Big congratulations to The Downs Léiriú Stáitse (Stage Presentation) team who lifted the gold medal in last weekend’s Scór na n’Og all-Ireland final. Hard luck to their set dancers and to the solo singer and quiz team from Ballinagore who didn’t get the nod from the judges.
Club Website
Our website is up and running at www.ballycomoyle.com. If there is anything you would like to see included on the website drop me an email to seamuscoyle@yahoo.com
The semi-finals of Scór sinsir take place next weekend Friday Feb 9th and Saturday Feb 10th. Ballycomoyle will be competing in Ballymore on the Friday night. We will be represented in the following competitions. Amhrániocht Aonair (Solo Singing): Seán Daly, Aithriseoireacht (Recitation): Catherine Daly, Bailéad Ghrupa: Siobhán Friary, Alisha Fitzpatrick, Seán Daly, Gráinne Healy & Catherine Daly. Léiriú Stáitse (Novelty Act): , Seán Daly, Seamus McDermott, Helen Coyle, Dermot McKenna, Gráinne Healy, Piaras Walsh, Elaine Caffrey and Seamus Coyle. Rince Seit (Set Dancing: Alisha Fitzpatrick, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Anne Flanagan, Sinead Fitzpatrick, Aoife Kelly, Fiona Culleton, Catherine Daly & Elaine O’Doherty-Masterson.
Lotto
Our first Lotto draw of 2018 was held in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinsttown on Thursday last Feb 1st. The numbers drawn for the €10,000 were: 13, 22, 24, 25. The numbers drawn for the €4,600 were: 5, 7, 9, 11. Neither jackpot was won on the night so we proceeded to draw the following people who get €30 each. Tanya Kenny, John Coyle, Suzy Gavan, Anna Marie McKenna & Dee O’Reilly. The next draw will be on Thursday Feb 15th in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €4,700.
Junior Championship Draw.
The draw for the men’s junior championship took place last week. Ballycomoyle are in group 2 and will face St. Paul’s in the first round. There are 2 further teams in this group, Loughnavalley and Delvin. The top 2 teams from the group will proceed to the knockout stages of the championship with the top team also gaining promotion to group 1 for the following year’s competition.
Sympathy.
The executive and members of Ballycomoyle GAA Club would like to extend our sympathy to the Carter family on the death Of Elizabeth (Betty) last week. We also extend our sympathy to Majella Walsh on the recent death of her sister Martina in England. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.
Club Website
Our website is up and running at www.ballycomoyle.com. If there is anything you would like to see included on the website drop me an email to seamuscoyle@yahoo.com
Scór
Our very talented ballad group travelled all the way to the opera house in Wexford on Sunday January 14th to represent us in the Leinster fina of Scór na nÓgl. Having won the County final and progressed through the Leinster semi-final our group of Aoibhinn Dolan, Orla Fox, Bláthnáid Daly, Zara Geraghty and Killian Hogan sadly didn’t get the nod from the judges on this occasion. The provincial title went to our near neighbours Killoe from County Longford. Well done to our five for their fabulous performances and for flying the Bal’ flag for so long.
Meanwhile preparations for Scór Sinsear are proceeding at a pace. The county semi-finals will take place on the weekend of 9th /10th of February with the final scheduled for the 24th of February.
AGM
Our club AGM took place on Friday night 12th of January. At a well attended meeting the following were either newly appointed or re-appointed. Chairman: Seamus McDermott, Secretary: Aidan Keogh, Ladies Secretary: Sinead Williams, Underage Secretary: Paddy Hannon, Treasurer: Ann Dermody. There were other very important positions filled on the night and full details will be listed on our website.
Membership.
Membership and registration for 2018 is being handled by our team of registrars Sinead Williams, Louise Farrelly and Maria Higgins. Fees for the coming year are as follows. Individual adult €50, individual juvenile €30 family €90.
Dinner Dance.
The highlight of the Ballycomoyle social calendar in past years has been the Club dinner dance. We expect this year to be no different when we get together for our dinner dance and medal presentation night in Hotel Castlepollard on next Saturday January 27th. Our Ladies team had a great year in 2017, taking the junior title, and we will be honouring them and others with presentations. A night definitely not to be missed. If for some reason you still haven’t sourced your ticket contact Ann Dermody (Club Treasurer) on 086 8264803.
Lotto.
The Ballycomoyle club lotto has been running for the last 24 years. Over that time it has been the single biggest and most consistent contributor to Club funds. The average profit per year, taking good years and bad, was €9,500.
To January 2018 our lotto has raised close to €230,000 for the club. This figure is net of all prize money paid out.
The first draw for 2018 will take place in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown on Thursday February 1st when the jackpots will be as follows: Draw 1: €10,000. Draw 2: €4,600.
Adult Teams.
Both our ladies and mens adult teams are back in training. The mens management team comprises Tom Keague and Seamus Farrelly. The ladies management team is Tomás Blake, Ray Dobson and Gerry Farrelly. We wish them the best of luck for the season ahead and encourage as many people as possible to go out and give them a shout at their games.
Split the Pot
Our “Split the Pot” fundraiser will resume in February and run on alternate weeks to the Club Lotto. This fundraiser which started last year has proved very popular and brings in much needed funds to help with the running of the club. In addition it has raised funds for LARCC Cancer Support Centre.