Ballycomoyle GAA Club

Clg Baile Uí Chumaoil

More on that fixture next week.

Under 18.

Result.

St Michael's 3-07

Multyfarnham 0-20.

Fundraiser.

Ballycomoyle underage are running a table Quiz on Friday night the 12/4/24 in McCormacks Bar and lounge Castlepollard .

We need everyone to get behind this gundraiser.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

County Feile.

A huge congratulations to St Michael's Feile team who defeated Multyfarnham, and St. Marys on Saturday last 6/4/24. To qualify for the Division 2 Feile Final in Cusack Park on Sunday last 7/4/24

Unfortunately, it wasn't to be our day with Milltownpass winning out on score line of 1-07 St Michael's 1-04.

Many thanks to all our player's, Coaches, and especially all the players parents.

Everyone's support on the day was very much appreciated.

Underage Training.

Our Underage training Continues every Friday evening in Ringtown on the Astro.

Starting time 6 pm to 7 pm.

For further information

please contact our Coaching officer Aidan Keogh on 087 2258482.

Sunday 31st March 2024

Split the pot.

We held our split the pot draw on Sunday night last 31/3/24 in the Town and Country Castlepollard.

Congratulations to Joe Murphy on winning €412 the ticket was purchased in the Abbey House Fore.

Our next Split draw will take place on Saturday night 13/4/24.

Many thanks to everyone who purchased tickets very much appreciated.

Club Lotto.

Our next club Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night next 4/4/24 in Comiskeys Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a jackpot of €3700.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Adult Fixtures.

For the coming week.

Junior Men.

ACFL Division 7.

Round 2.

Ballycomoyle v Bunbrosna.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Date. Tuesday 2/4/24

Time. 7 pm.

Referee. Derek Heffernan.

Junior men.

ACFL Division 5.

Round 5.

Ballycomoyle v Tubberclair.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Date. Sunday 7/4/24

Time: 11-30 am.

Referee: Michael Moran.

All support for the lads in both matches would be greatly appreciated..

St Michael's underage Fixtures

for the coming week.

Under 16 League division 2. Round 2.

Lillyput Gaels v St Michael's.

Venue: Ballinagore.

Date: Monday 1/4/24.

Time: 6-30 pm.

Referee: Ken Daly.

Under 14 League division 3.

Round 2.

St Michael's v St Lomans

Venue: Castletown.

Date: Wednesday 3/4/24.

Time: 6-30 pm.

Referee: Eoin Cawley.

Under 18 League division 3.

Round 2.

Multyfarnham v St Michael's.

Venue: Multyfarnham.

Date. Friday 5/4/24.

Time: 6-30 pm

Referee: Ken Gunning.

Your support for all St Michael's team's would be greatly appreciated.

Sympathy.

Ballycomoyle GAA club sends their Sincere sympathy to the Loftus family on the very sad passing of TP.

Tov his wife Mary, sons Anthony, Tommy and Colum, daughters Carmel (Reilly), Eileen and Catherine (Ward),

May TP's gentle soul Rest in peace Amen

Sympathy.

Ballycomoyle Gaa club sends their Sincere sympathy to family of the late Anne kelly Athboy.

Especially to her Daughter Lorna, son-in-law Stephen.

Grandchildren Andy, Skye, and Holly McCormack.

Who are very much involved in the Ballycomoyle club.

May Anne's gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Underage news and Training Training.

Our Underage training Continues every Friday evening in Ringtown on the Astro.

Starting time 6 pm to 7 pm.

For further information

please contact our Coaching officer Aidan Keogh on 087 22

58482.

Under 12 Boys.

We had our first u12 league game on Friday evening in Milltownpass. All the lads put on a fantastic display of football and got the season off to a great start with a win. They showed great teamwork and by working together it was a great game to watch. Thanks to all eighteen players that travelled to Milltownpass and to all their parents that came and supported them. Many thanks to Milltownpass for a lovely sporting game of football.

Many thanks to the under 12 management team of Barry Smyth, Ian Barr and Darren Tyrrell.

CLG Iarmhí have just announced the rollout of the Gaeltacht Bursaries initiative for our GAA, LGFA and camogie members for 2024. Please see below the MS forms link which can be completed by the parent or guardian of child within your club, who will attending Irish Language College in 2024 and who may wish to avail of a bursary which are available to registered members of Westmeath LGFA, GAA (Hurling or Football) and Camogie, hyperlink below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zp2JDKosxPdDhWsFO1GDejJUODBRNlBPNlA5MFBPNUZUS0pYMktOU1BLQi4u

Please note that a parent/guardian, can submit one application per child(student) and can only apply under one code only e.g.

a child can apply for GAA (hurling) or GAA (football) or Scór but not all three

a child can apply for an LGFA, Camogie or Scór but not all three

Please also note there is one bursary of up to 250 euro per code, with several 100-euro bursaries also available in each.

All applicants will be required to attend for interview (As Gaelige) in Cusack Park, Mullingar in the coming weeks and dates for interviews will be confirmed following the close of applications.

Mothers and others.

Training for

Mothers and others continues

every Wednesday night from 8pm-9pm

And every Wednesday night Training takes place in Castlepollard GAA Grounds Astro pitch.

New member's always welcome.

member's

Sunday 24th March 2024

Scór Sinsir.

What a fantastic night for our club on Saturday night last 23/3/24.

Bringing home 3 County titles.

Successful night for Ballycomoyle at Westmeath Scór Sinsir Final.

The Westmeath Final of Scór Sinsir 2024 was held in The Downs GAA Centre on Saturday last, March 23rd. Ballycomoyle was very well represented with competitors in Tráth na gCeist/Question Time, Amhránaíocht Aonair/Solo Singing, Bailéad Ghrúpa/Ballad Group, Nuachleas/Novelty Act and Rince Seit/Set Dancing.

The first competition of the evening was the Tráth na gCeist and Ballycomoyle Gaa Club were represented by Seamus MacDermott, Peter McKenna, Dermot McKenna and Piaras Walsh. There were 8 teams in this competition, with 3 qualifying for the individual stage of the quiz. The Ballycomoyle team finished a very respectable 4th behind The Downs, St. Joseph’s and Mullingar Shamrocks, who ran out winners in the end.

The first Ballycomoyle representatives to take to the stage were our club president Larry Masterson, representing Ballycomoyle GAA club and Cliodhna Daly, representing Ballycomoyle Ladies, in the Amhránaíocht Aonair. There were 7 competitors in total in this category and when the results were announced at the end of the night Cliodhna was announced as the new county champion. She was accompanied by Zara Geraghty on guitar for her performance of Passage West. Well done to Larry, who represented the club with pride in this competition.

Zara and Cliodhna were joined by their siblings Roan Geraghty and Bláthnaid Daly, along with Naomi Fitzpatrick in a bid to retain their Ballad Group title, which the girls won with Aoibhínn Dolan in 2023. They met stiff opposition from Moate All Whites and Ballinagore in this discipline, but the judges gave the nod to the group, representing Ballycomoyle Ladies, and another county title came their way.

The next discipline was the Nuachleas and there were 5 Acts in this competition. Ballycomoyle GAA club were 4th on stage with their Act “The Real Story of the Children of Lir”. When the results were announced at the end of the night this group were also crowned county winners. The members of the group are Lorna McCormack, Lorraine Ledwith, Helen Coyle, Alison Keogh, Piaras Walsh, Willie Hilliard, Aidan Keogh and Sean Daly.

The final competition of the night was the Rince Seit and the standard was exceptionally high with three groups taking part, each of which has won county titles in the past. First on stage were The Downs, followed by the Ballycomoyle Dancers with St. Joseph’s finishing the line-up. When the results were announced it was St. Joseph’s who were crowned county champions, but the Ballycomoyle Dancers can be very proud of their performance in, what has to have been, a very close competition. Representing Ballycomoyle were Saoirse Fitzpatrick, Caoimhe McCabe, Leah Brady, Ella Connell, Elisha Gavigan, Elisha Kennedy, Shauna Cribbon and Ciara Smith.

Congratulations to all those who represented Ballycomoyle so well on Saturday night and special congratulations to our county champions. The county winners go forward to represent Westmeath in the Leinster Semi-Final, which will be held in Birr, Co Offaly, on Sunday April 7th at 3pm. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh ar fad.

Club Lotto.

We held our Club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 21/3/24.

In Doynes Bar and Lounge. For a Jackpot of €3600.

The four numbers were 1, 14, 17, 22.

Unfortunately no one match 4 numbers so no Jackpot winner.

The 5 lucky winners of €30 were as follows.

John & Kelly Coyle.

Majella Walsh.

Isabelle Cronin.

Caroline Jackson.

Louis, Holly & Isabelle Costello.

Congratulations to the five lucky winners.

Each receiving €30.

Our next club lotto draw will take place on Thursday night 4/4/24

in Comiskeys.

For a Jackpot of €3700.

Your support for our club lotto is very much appreciated.

St Patrick's Day parade.

17/3/24.

We would like to thank everyone. Who participated in the St Patrick's day parade on Sunday last representing Ballycomoyle GAA Club. It was a fantastic turnout of Blue and white. Thank ye all so much.

We have lovely photos

of the Ballycomoyle Club in the parade

Many thanks to our club Secretary Sinead.

For the great photos.

Split the pot.

Our next Draw takes place on Saturday night 30/3/24.

Your support is very much appreciated.

Junior men Result

Saturday 23/3/24 ACFL. Division 7.

St Joseph's 2 2-08

Ballycomoyle 2 1-02.

Junior men.

Sunday 24/3/24. ACFL Division 5.

Ballycomoyle 1 v killucan.

Match postponed.

St Michael's.

18/3/24.

U16 Div 2 league round 1

St Michaels 3-7

St Paul's/Delvin 3-11

St Michaels got their league campaign underway this evening in Castletown against St Paul's/Delvin in damp conditions.

St Paul's/Delvin started strongly and picked off some fine scores while St Michaels got to the pace of the game.

Michaels went in at half time down by 8 points but a massive effort in the second half brought the score back to the minimum before the visitors kicked 3 points in a nail biting last quarter.

Next up is a trip to Ballinagore to play Lillyput Gaels on April 1st.

Under 14 Result.

U14 div 3 round 1

Milltownpass 3-04 St Michael's 7-11.

St Michael's under 14 lads made their way to Milltownpass on Wednesday evening last 20/3/24 to take on the home side in the first round of the league.

St Michaels started well and picked off some splendid scores in perfect conditions for football. That trend continued throughout the first half and the visitors were well on top at the break.

Eight changes at half time didn't stem the flow of elegant passing movement and stout defending resulting in an opening round win for St Michaels.

A huge Congratulations to all players and team management on a fantastic start to the new season.

Many thanks to all the parents for making sure that all players were there for the early throw in.

A huge thanks to

Milltownpass for having the pitch in top condition and best of luck for the season ahead.

Under 18.

Result

St Michael's 4-05 v St Paul's/Delvin 1-15.

This was a fine game of football between two very good teams.

It was St Michael's who were in front at half time leading by 6pts.

St. Michaels 2-04 St Paul's/Delvin 0-04. In the second half the great football continued between these two very good sides. But unfortunately time ran out on St

Michael's and St Paul's/Delvin ran out winner's by a single point.

St Michael's 4-05

St Paul's/Delvin 1-15.

Result.

St Michael's Car wash Fundraiser.

Massive thanks to everyone who gave their time on Saturday last 23/3/24 for the St Michaels car wash. It exceeded our expectations by raising over €2000 in funds that will keep St Michael's financed for the year.

We would like to thank David Murphy for the use of his equipment and supplying the cleaning products.

Many thanks.

St Michael's underage secretary.

Table Quiz

Ballycomoyle are holding a Table quiz in Mc Cormack Bar on Friday 12th April.

More details next week.

ATTENTION 2024 Registration is now due

Please log on the www.Foireann.ie to register.

Any problems please contact Maria Higgins on 087 916 1391.

Sunday 17th March 2024

Split the pot Result.

We held the Split the pot on Saturday night last 16/3/24.

A huge Congratulations to Ollie Murtagh who receives €354.

Our next Draw takes place on Saturday night 30/3/24.

Your support is very much appreciated.

Club Lotto

We hold our next Lotto draw on Thursday night next 21/3/24 in Doynes, Glenidan.

For a jackpot of €3600.

We want thank everyone for their very kind support for our club Lotto your support is very much appreciated.

Scór Iarmhí .

Scór Sinsir Co Finals

The Westmeath final of this year's Scór Sinsir competition's will be held in The Downs next Saturday night, 23/3/24 at 7pm. Ballycomoyle will be well represented on the night with competitors in Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Novelty Act and Set Dancing. The Question Time will be held prior to the stage competitions at 5pm, also in The Downs.

We wish all our representatives the very best of luck and all support would be greatly appreciated. Go n-éirí an t-adh libh ar fad.

Junior men Fixtures.

ACFL Division 7

St Josephs v Ballycomoyle.

Venue: Streamstown.

Date: Saturday 23/3/24.

Time: 2 pm

Referee: Declan Nugent.

ACFL Division 5.

Ballycomoyle v Killucan.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Date: Sunday 24/3/24

Time: 11-30pm.

Referee. James Allard.

All support would be greatly appreciated.

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Please note that a parent/guardian, can submit one application per child(student) and can only apply under one code only e.g.

a child can apply for GAA (hurling) or GAA (football) or Scór but not all three

a child can apply for an LGFA, Camogie or Scór but not all three

Please also note there is one bursary of up to 250 euro per code, with several 100-euro bursaries also available in each.

All applicants will be required to attend for interview (As Gaelige) in Cusack Park, Mullingar in the coming weeks and dates for interviews will be confirmed following the close of applications.

St Michael's underage fixtures.

Under 16 League Div 2

St Michael's v Delvin /St Pauls.

Date: 18/3/24

Venue: Castletown

Time: 5-30 pm

Referee: Eoin Cawley .

Under 14 League Div 3

Milltownpass v St. Michael's

Date: 20/3/24.

Venue: Milltownpass.

Time: 5-30 pm

Referee. Jim Rock.

Under 18 League Div 3

St. Michael's v Delvin/St Pauls.

Date:22/3/24

Venue: Ballycomoyle

Time:5.30 pm.

Referee: Eoin Crawley.

All Support for the St. Michael's teams would be very much appreciated.

St Michael's GAA

Underage Fundraiser

St Michael's are holding a Car wash on Saturday 23/3/24 in the Square Castlepollard.

Starting at 10am until 2pm.

Your support and Donations would be greatly appreciated.

Underage Training.

Our Underage training Continues every Friday evening in Ringtown on the Astro.

Starting time 6 pm to 7 pm.

For further information

please contact our Coaching officer Aidan Keogh on 087 22

58482.

Mothers and Others.

Training for

Mothers and others continues

every Wednesday night from 8pm-9pm

Training takes place in Castlepollard GAA Grounds Astro pitch.

New member's always welcome.

Sympathy

The Ballycomoyle GAA Club sends our Deepest sympathy to the Family of the late Rita O'Neill,

Bellaney, Castlepollard.

She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters & sons in law Sinéad (Tommy Fitzpatrick), Níamh (Alan Brady), Aisling (Christy Brady), Caríosa (Darren Fagan) & Clodagh (Derek Cheevers), her grandchildren Cian, Dylan, Saoirse, Leah, Shane, Ushnagh, Rhys, Luke, Clíodhna, Kerys, Muirne, Béibhínn, Kaidan, Callie & Síomha, extended family, neighbours & friends.

May Rita's gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday 10th March 2024

Club Lotto

We held our club Lotto on Thursday night last 7/3/24 in Connie's, Castlepollard for a jackpot of €3500

The Numbers Drawn.

6, 9, 22, 28.

Unfortunately no one matched 4 numbers.

The 5 lucky winners of €30 each Were as follows.

Gerry Farrelly.

Laura Spencer.

Paddy Hannon.

Anna Marie McKenna.

John and Kelly Coyle.

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night 21/3/24 in Doynes, Glenidan.

For a jackpot of €3600.

We just want thank everyone for their very kind support for our club Lotto your support is very much appreciated.

Split the pot

Our split draw takes place on Saturday night next 16/3/23 so get your tickets now.

You can get your tickets on line.

Please see link below.

https://www.ballycomoyle.com/home/split-the-pot

Your support is very much appreciated.

St Michael's.

St Michaels underage got underway last week.

U14

Training started back on Wednesday evening last 6/3/24 in Ballycomoyle at 6.30pm and in the astro pitch at Castlepollard on Friday evening at 7-30pm.

Under 16.

Friday evening at 6.30 in Ballycomoyle and on Sunday morning, location and time TBC.

Minor

Training Monday evenings on the astro in Castlepollard and will return to the school pitch also in Castlepollard when the clocks change. Note that the Ballycomoyle members are training with the adult team also.

Underage.

Our underage training resume on Friday night last 8/3/24

And what a fantastic turn out of under 6, 8,10, boys and girls and under 12 boys with under 12 girls starting back later this month with over 100 children in attendance. It was just fantastic to see so many new children joining our club last night.

Our Coaching officer Aidan Keogh would like to send a special thanks to the parents of the Children, all our super coaches, and everyone who helped out on the night to make our first night of training such a success.

Our underage training will continue in Ringtown on the Astro from 6pm to 7pm every Friday night till further notice.

Cleachtadh Béaltriail Don Ard-Teist! The club's Irish subcommittee is organising Oral Irish practice for forthcoming Leaving Cert Oral Exams. See all details below!

Fáilte roimh chách!

Date: 14/3/24.

Venue: Castlepollard Library.

Time: 6pm-7-30pm.

For further information please contact the following people.

Catherine Daly.087-9185962.

Shaunagh Maher.087-9056195

Please see link of form below.

if ye would be interested.

https://forms.gle/wTfrvYBfARvS2gheA.

St Patrick’s Day Parade

Ballycomoyle GAA club will be marching in the Castlepollard St Patrick’s day Parade @5pm this year it would be great to get as many children and adults out in the club colours as possible.

Ladies football

Congratulations.

A huge congratulations to our club player Rebecca Ward who was named on the Westmeath under 16 panel for the coming year 2024.

Absolute fantastic achievement.

Congratulations Rebecca.

Congratulations.

We would like to congratulate the young people from Collinstown and Fore schools who received the Sacrament of Conformation on Monday last 4/3/24 in Fore Church.

CLG Iarmhí

Have just announced the rollout of the Gaeltacht Bursaries initiative for our GAA, LGFA and camogie members for 2024. Please see below the MS forms link which can be completed by the parent or guardian of child within your club, who will attending Irish Language College in 2024 and who may wish to avail of a bursary which are available to registered members of Westmeath LGFA, GAA (Hurling or Football) and Camogie, hyperlink below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hrxFrNSvpUKfwz6H4bd_zp2JDKosxPdDhWsFO1GDejJUODBRNlBPNlA5MFBPNUZUS0pYMktOU1BLQi4u

Please note that a parent/guardian, can submit one application per child(student) and can only apply under one code only e.g.

a child can apply for GAA (hurling) or GAA (football) or Scór but not all three

a child can apply for an LGFA, Camogie or Scór but not all three

Please also note there is one bursary of up to 250 euro per code, with several 100-euro bursaries also available in each.

All applicants will be required to attend for interview (As Gaelige) in Cusack Park, Mullingar in the coming weeks and dates for interviews will be confirmed following the close of

applications.

Results

Ballycomoyle GAA Results.

Our Div 5 men's team travelled to Clonmellon on Sunday last 10/3/24 to take on the home side St Paul's in Round 3 of the League.

Unfortunately the result didn't go our way.

Sympathy.

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) KENNEDY (Ballycomoyle, aaa

Castlepollard, Westmeath.

MàmmWe send our Sincere Sympathy to his Brother's Joe and Mattie. Sister's Rose, May and Nan. Sister in-law, Nephews, Nieces Relatives and friends.

May Paddy's gentle soul Rest in peace Amen.

For further information please go RIP Westmeath.

Sunday 3rd March 2024

Split the pot.

A huge congratulations to Mickey Crone who won €276 in our Split the pot draw which was held in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown on Sunday night last 3/3/24

Many congratulations Mickey.

Our next Split the pot draw will take place on Saturday night 16/3/24.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Club Lotto.

Our club draw takes place on Thursday night next 7/3/24 in Connie's, Castlepollard

For a Jackpot of €3500.

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto is would be very much appreciated.

Underage.

Our underage training is back. Starting back on Friday evening next 8/3/24.

Please see details below.

Our underage training starts back with our under 6, 8, & 10s Boys and Girls.

Location: Ringtown Astro.

Date: Friday 8/3/24.

Time: 6pm-7pm.

All new players are very welcome.

For further information please contact:

Aidan Keogh.

087- 225-8482.

Ladies football.

Congratulations to Trina Murray from Moate, who is President elect of The LGFA. She was chosen at the LGFA congress, which took place at the weekend. Trina has been a great servant to ladies' football for many years and has served the association at all levels from club to county to province.

ACFL Division 5.

Unfortunately our Men's ACFL Division 5 round 2 match v Milltown was postponed.

The match will now be fixed for a later date.

Men's Fixtures.

ACFL Division 5.

Round 3.

Ballycomoyle v St Paul's.

Venue: Clonmellon

Date: Sunday. 10/3/24.

Time: 11-30 am.

Referee: Derek Heffernan

We wish our team and management team the very best of luck in Sunday's match.

All Support would be greatly appreciated.

Oral Irish.

Cleachtadh Béaltriail Don Ard-Teist! The club's Irish subcommittee is organising Oral Irish practice for forthcoming Leaving Cert Oral Exams. See all details below!

Fáilte roimh chách!

Please see link of form below.

if ye would be interested.

https://forms.office.com/e/4298pvjkum.

Congratulations .

Congratulations to our men's county football team who made it five wins from five matches in division 3 with a fantastic away win against Antrim up in Corrigan park Belfast.

Our next match is at home to Down in Cusack Park Mullingar on Sunday 17th March.

Westmeath ABU.

Sympathy.

We extend our Sincere sympathy to Kathryn Cooney Carpenterstown Castlepollard on the very sad passing of her Brother Morgan Cox, Togherstown, Loughnavalley, Co Westmeath.

May Morgan gentle soul Rest in peace Amen.

Sunday 25th February 2024

Club Lotto.

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 22/2/24 in Burke's Bar and lounge Coole.

For a jackpot of €3400.The four

numbers drawn were.

10, 19, 20, 25.

Unfortunately, no one matched 4 numbers.

The 5 lucky winners of €30 were as follows.

Seamus Leahy.

Annette Duffy.

Helen Coyle.

Ben O'Hanlon.

Carola O'Brien.

Congratulations to the five lucky winners.

Our next club Lotto draw will take on the 7/3/24 in Connie's. Castlepollard.

For a new Jackpot of €3500.

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto is would be very much appreciated.

Split the pot

Our next Split the pot draw will takes place on Saturday night

2/3/24. Many thanks everyone for your very kind support.

Underage Training

Underage training resumes for u6, u8 and u10 boys and girls next Friday the 8th March at Ringtown Astro pitch from 6- 7pm.

All new members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Aidan Keogh on 087 225 8482.

Dinner Dance

A huge Congratulations to our organising committee in making our Club Dinner Dance a huge success. All your hard work was very much appreciated by our club. Many thanks to the Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard for the beautiful meal on the night.

To the County Ladies Chairperson Geraldine Giles thank you very much for coming and presenting the medals to our two County winning championship teams our junior and minor teams.

Also, a huge thank you to the Scór na Nóg chairperson Olive Leonard for coming to present

our County and Leinster Ballad group champions with their awards. Also, a huge thanks to the late Robbie Cooney's family, Robbie's brother Patrick and girlfriend Ali for presenting the Bo Jackson Robert Cooney memorial trophy to Louise Farrelly on behalf of the Mother's and others football team. We also would like to Congratulate Larry Masterson on becoming our club President. Many congratulations Larry, truly deserved.

A huge thanks to the band Switch for fantastic night of music.

To our Club Chairman Sean Daly for doing MC on the night, great job Sean many thanks.

Finally, to our supporters who came along to make our Club Dinner dance such a huge success thank you all so much. We hope you all enjoyed your night.

Results

ACFL Round 1

Division 5

Ballycomoyle. 0-04

The Downs 2-14.

Fixtures

ACFL Round 2

Division 5

Sunday 3rd March

Ballycomoyle vs Milltown

Time: 11.30am

Venue: Ballycomoyle GAA

Referee: Michael Moran

New Club President

Larry Masterson

Our club Chairman Sean Daly said It was a real privilege to get to give the title of President of the Club to Larry Masterson.

Congratulations Larry truly deserved.

Dinner Dance

A huge congratulations to Alva McCabe who was named ladies senior footballer of year at our club dinner last weekend. She was presented with her award by the ladies County Chairperson Geraldine Giles.

Many Congratulations Alva.

Congratulations

Congratulations to our own Caoimhe McCormack who was call up to the Ireland under 18 Rugby Squad for the coming year.

Many Congratulations Caoimhe.

Minor County Ladies Football

The Westmeath ladies minor panel has been named for 2024.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that two Ballycomoyle minor ladies have been named on the Westmeath panel for 2024.

A huge congratulations to

Sophia McLoughlin and Orlaith Dolan.

We wish our two girls the very best of luck for the coming year.

Sunday 18th February 2024

Club Dinner Dance.

We held our club Dinner Dance and Saturday night last 17/2/24.

In the Castle Vara Hotel Castlepollard.

Full Report in Next week's Edition.

Scór

A huge Congratulations to our very own Catherine Daly who was presented with a certificate of gratitude for her service on the national scór committee. Her Certificate was presented to her by Uachtaràn Larry McCarthy

Many Congratulations Catherine truly deserved.

Split the pot Results.

We held our Split draw on Saturday night last 17/2/24 in the Castle Vara Hotel Castlepollard. A huge Congratulations to Anna Sobas on winning €477.

Our next Split the pot draw will takes place on Saturday night

2/3/24. Many thanks everyone for your very kind support.

Club Lotto.

Our club Lotto Draw takes place on Thursday night next 22/2/24 in Burke's Bar and Lounge, Coole.

For a Jackpot of €3400.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Club Lotto Yearly tickets available

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto is would be very much appreciated.

Mothers and others.

Training for

Mothers and others continues

every Wednesday night from 8pm-9pm

Training takes place in Castlepollard GAA Grounds Astro pitch.

New member's always welcome.

Club Fixtures.

ACFL Division 5.

The Downs v Ballycomoyle

Date: Sunday: 25/2/24.

Time: 11-30 am.

Venue: The Downs.

Referee: Declan Leech.

We wish our Div 5 team and their new team management team.

The very best of luck in Sunday's match.

Sympathy.

We send our Sincere Sympathy.

To the McCormack Family Kinturk Avenue, Castlepollard, Co, Westmeath.

On the very sad passing of Michael (Mick).

May Michael gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday 11th February 2024

Club Lotto draw Results.

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last in the Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown.

For a jackpot of €3300.

Numbers drawn were as follows.

2, 14, 19, 24.

Unfortunately nobody matched 4 numbers so no jackpot winner.

The draw took place for the 5 lucky winners of €30 each.

They were as follows.

Liam Cheevers,

Ella Nea,

Valerie McDermott,

Ella Nea,

Stephen Leahy.

Congratulations to the five lucky winners and especially Ella Nea who came out twice.

Our next Draw will take place on Thursday night 22/2/24.

In Burke's Bar and Lounge Coole. For a Jackpot of €3400.

Your support towards our club Lotto is very much appreciated..

Club Lotto

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto in 2024 would be very much appreciated.

Dinner Dance on Saturday night next 17/2/24. In the Castle Vara Hotel Castlepollard.

Update

As we are approaching the countdown to our club Dinner Dance. We need numbers for the hotel and have set a date of Tuesday night 13/2/24. All reserved tickets must be paid for on or before that date. Also there is just a small amount of tickets remaining for sale.

Music on the night by the fabulous Switch.

For further information please contact the following

Shaunagh Maher 0879056195

Sinead Williams 0872955587

Aoife Gallagher 0862116735

Please note

All Minors must be accompanied by a parent / or a legal guardian.

Mothers and others.

Training for

Mothers and others continues

every Wednesday night from 8pm-9pm

Training takes place in Castlepollard GAA Grounds Astro pitch.

New member's always welcome.

Split the pot.

Our Split the pot draw will take place week ending Saturday/ Sunday night 17/18/2/24

To buy your tickets please see link below.

https://www.ballycomoyle.com/home/split-the-pot

They are also available in the following places,

Doynes, Bar and lounge. Glenidan.

The Lough lene Inn.

Collinstown.

The Chipper, Collinstown.

The Abbey House, Fore.

The Seven Wonder's, Fore.

Farrellys

McCormacks,

The Chinese,

Town and country,

Comiskeys,

The Checkout shop,

All Castlepollard.

Burke's, Coole.

Your support for Split the pot. Is very much appreciated by our club.

Scór Sinsir.

Preparations for forthcoming Scór Sinsir competitions are up and running. Westmeath County Final has been fixed for Saturday March 23rd. Competitors should be over 17 on January 1st 2024. Anyone interested in participating please contact Catherine Daly. 087- 918-5962.

Our Sincere Sympathy.

We send our Sincere sympathy to the Fitzsimons family Tullystown,

Castlepollard, Co Westmeath.

On the very sad passing of Rose.

To her husband Peter. Son Martin, Daughter's Ann and Theresa. We send our Sincere Sympathy.

May Rose gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

The death has occurred of Rose (née Connell) FITZSIMONS (Tullystown, Castletown Finea, Westmeath):

We send our Sincere sympathy to her Husband Peter.

Daughters Ann, Theresa and Son Martin. Grandchildren,

Ethan, Oran, Ryan, Jamie, Emma, Grace, and Amy.

May Rose gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

For further information please

go to RIP Westmeath.

Sunday 4th February 2024

Ballycomoyle Gaa.

Dinner Dance Tickets

Tickets for this year's dinner dance are still available and are limited.

Please contact the following to purchase tickets.

Shaunagh Maher 0879056195

Sinead Williams 0872955587

Aoife Gallagher 0862116735

Please note

All Minors must be accompanied by a parent / or a legal guardian.

Split the pot

We held our first split the pot of the year on Saturday night last 3/2/24 in the Maypole Bar and Lounge, Collinstown.

A huge Congratulations to Molly Keating on winning €395. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Our next Split the pot draw will take place week ending the 17/18th February 24.

St Michael's

On Friday night last 2/2/24 in the Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard. The successful St Michael's u15 team were presented with their medals for winning the Div 3 league title against Inny Shamrocks on May 23rd 2023 winning on a score line of St Michaels 2-07 Inny Shamrock 0-7. Many thanks to Michael Joe Browne and Larry Masterson who presented the medals. Congratulations Lads on a fantastic win.

And to your fantastic management team well done lads, you had a fantastic season.

Congratulations to our Ballycomoyle players.

Well done to St Finians college Junior Hurlers who won the North Leinster title after a fantastic win on penalties following game which finished 2-11 each against a very strong Gallen side. Despite conceding goals late in normal time and extra time, the lads showed great character to win 2-1 on penalties. A huge congratulations to the three Ballycomoyle lad's that played on the team, Luke Ward, Killian Boyle, and team captain Cody Ward. Congratulations lads.

Congratulations.

A huge Congratulations to our own Conor Williams for an outstanding performance for CBS Mullingar in the 2nd year Leinster final against Knockbeg

scoring two goals in the last ten minutes of extra-time earning him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match, well done Conor many congratulations.

Mothers and others.

Training for Mothers and others continues every Wednesday night from 8pm-9pm. Training will take place in Castlepollard GAA Grounds Astro pitch.

New members always welcome.

Scór Sinsir.

Club Lotto

Our first club Lotto draw of the new year will take place on Thursday night next

8/2/24 in the Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown for a Jackpot of €3300.

We look forward to your continued support in 2024.

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto in 2024 would be very much appreciated.

Our Sincere sympathy.

We would like to express our sincere sympathy to Paul Dolan. Sallymount, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. On the very sad passing of his Dad

Val Dolan (Culleen, Knockcroghery, Roscommon / Roscommon Town, Roscommon).

Sunday 27th January 2024

Split the pot

Our Split the pot returns on Saturday night next 3/2/24.

You can purchase your tickets on line. See link below.

https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycomoyle5050/

Your support for our split draw is very much appreciated.

Lotto.

Our first club Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night

8/2/24 in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown.

For a Jackpot €3300.

We look forward for your continued support in 2024.

Lotto

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto in 2024 would be very much appreciated.

Dinner Dance Tickets
Tickets for this year's dinner dance will be on sale this Wednesday 31st January at 8:30-9:30pm in Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard. Tickets are limited so if you're unable to buy on Wednesday please let one of the following know to reserve your tickets.

Shaunagh Maher 0879056195

Sinead Williams 0872955587

Aoife Gallagher 0862116735

Come help us celebrate the success of last year with our

Ladies Junior B Champions, Ladies Minor (Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) and our Scor county and Leinster champions.

Mother's and others

Mothers and others training will start back on Wednesday night next 31/1/24 from 8-9. And every Wednesday night from 8-9. In the Castlepollard GAA Astro pitch.

New people always welcome.

Scór Sinsir

Feile girls Presentation night.

On Friday night last 26/1/24 in the Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard We held our presentation night for our Co Feile Champions. Our girls beat St Joseph's in Cusack Park in the Co Feile Final in 2023.

We want to Congratulate the girls and management team for a giving us a fantastic year football.

The club is very proud of ye all. We hope you all enjoyed your night.

We are all looking forward to another great year for our club.

Ladies Football

As we come closer to a new season we are looking for any under 16, 18 and adult girls who are interested in joining our junior ladies team. If you are interested please contact Aidan Keogh on 087 2258482. There will be a team meeting in the coming weeks for all of our players. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Ladies Referees wanted.

Westmeath LGFA have organised a Referees Course for February 2024.

These volunteers, either male or female must be over 18 years of age and have not refereed for the LGFA previously.

These referees will be trained to officiate at Underage Games from U12 to Minor level.

For further details please contact our club secretary Shaunagh Maher 087 905 6195 or the county secretary

Secretary.Westmeath@lgfa.ie.

Sympathy.

We send our Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Michael (Mick) Owens. Carpenterstown, Castlepollard, Co, Westmeath.

May Michael's gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Sympathy

We send our Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Cyril Bardon.

Hanwell London, Cloughan, and Castlepollard. May Cyril's Gentle soul Rest in peace Amen.

Sunday 20th January 2024

Club Dinner Dance.

To Celebrate our success in our club over 2023. We are holding our Dinner Dance in the Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard on Saturday night the 17th February 2024.

You can order your tickets by contacting our ladies Secretary Shaunagh Maher on 087 905-6195 or our club Secretary Sinead Williams on 087 295-5587. You can also click our link on our social media page.

We look forward to a brilliant night.

Sponsor.

Ballycomoyle Gaa would like to thank most sincerely the

CJ SHEERAN GROUP who became our main sponsors in 2023.

And we are absolutely delighted to announce they will remain our main sponsors for 2024.

They have Kindly purchased new ladies home Jerseys and away jerseys for the men.

On hand to present the jerseys recently was Ann Lynch, Production Manager at Loughlene Pallet Manufacturers Castlepollard - part of the CJS Group.

Mark of Respect .

Our club and Community was plunged into deep sadness on 30/8/23 on the very sad passing of our footballer and very dear friend Robbie Cooney. As a mark of respect the junior men's number 5 shirt that Robbie wore will be rested for the 2024 playing season.

Rest in peace Robbie.

New football Management team.

We would like to welcome

our new junior football management team of

David Molloy,

Philip Rainey,

and Keith Weldon.

We wish the three lads every success for 2024.

Referees

Westmeath LGFA have organised a Referees Course for February 2024.

These volunteers, either male or female must be over 18 years of age and have not refereed for the LGFA previously.

These referees will be trained to officiate at Underage Games from U12 to Minor level.

For further details please contact our ladies club secretary Shaunagh Maher 087- 905-6195 or the county secretary @

Secretary.Westmeath@lgfa.ie

Split the pot

Our next Split the pot draw takes place on Saturday night 3/2/24.

Your continued support in 2024 would be very much appreciated.

Club Lotto yearly tickets.

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or ye can message us through our social media page.

Your Continued support for our club Lotto in 2024 would be very much appreciated.

Club Lotto

Our first club Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night

8/2/24 in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown.

For a Jackpot €3300.

We look forward for your continued support in 2024.

Sunday 14th January 2024

Lotto.

Our first club Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night

8/2/24 in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown.

For a Jackpot €3300.

We look forward to your continued support in 2024.

Club Lotto

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

We look forward to your continued support in 2024.

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot draw takes place on Saturday night 3/2/24.

Your continued support in 2024 would be very much appreciated..

Referees wanted.

The LGFA are looking for Referee's at least one Referee per club ladies or gentlemen please we need your help on this serious matter.

The LGFA have organised a referee course for February.

If you are interested in becoming a ladies referee please contact Ballycomoyle LGFC ladies secretary Shaunagh Maher on the following number

087-905-61-95.

Your help would be very much appreciated.

Sunday 7th January 2024

Annual Mass.

On Saturday night next 13/1/24 the Vigil mass at 6pm in Fore Church will be offered up for all deceased members of the Ballycomoyle GAA club.

Lotto.

Our first club Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night

8/2/24 in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown.

For a Jackpot €3300.

We look forward for your continued support in 2024.

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot draw takes place on Saturday night 3/2/24.

Your continued support for our Split the pot draw in 2024 would be very much appreciated.

Club Lotto

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or you can message on social media.

Your support for our Club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Sympathy

We send our Sincere sympathy to the Kelly family Bellewstown, Trim, Co, Meath on the very sad passing of Oliver (Ollie)

To his sons Michael, Eric, and Larry. And to his wide circle of friends especially those in the fishing community of the white lake, Fore, a place he loved so much. We send our Sincere sympathy.

May Ollie's gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday 31st December 2023

A Christmas and new year address from our

Club Chairman.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Ballycomoyle members, players, supporters and sponsors a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

I would like to reflect upon 2023 and extend the club’s heart felt sympathy to all those that have lost loved ones during the year in particular, to the Cooney, Fagan and Gallagher families.

Please know that you will be in all our thoughts over the Christmas.

I would like to thank all the club members who gave so willingly of their time in 2023 for the benefit of others. I would like to thank all those involved in team coaching for their great and selfless work in preparing teams for competition and for go-games throughout the year.

The philosophy of voluntary effort, synonymous with the GAA is certainly not lacking in our club. The huge effort put in to the walkathon fund raising events reflects positively on all sections of the club and on the club as a whole.

For those of you thinking about new years resolutions and if you are not already actively involved, please consider offering some help as a coach or trainer and becoming part of one of our coaching teams.

The Ballycomoyle ladies have had great success this year with wins in the Junior B final and the division 2 minor final as well as success in the Feile competition. We are truly blessed with talent and commitment among our ladies footballers.

Our junior men showed tremendous heart in the championship this year. only beaten in extra time in the semifinal by Kilbeggan who went on to win the competition. With a new management team in place for 2024. I know that our men will do us proud again in 2024.

Ballycomoyle also enjoyed great success in GAA Scor with our Ballad group reaching the all Ireland final in Killarney. Well done to all who took part in Scor this year.

Ballycomoyle is a great GAA community with strong community values at the core of everything that it does. Ballycomoyle club committee have worked hard over the years to build a strong club, with a commitment to the young people of the area and the 2024 committee are set to continue this work with the support of you, our members, all our volunteers and sponsors.

I hope that you all have a happy and peaceful Christmas and a very happy new year looking forward to seeing you all in 2024.

Kind regards

Your Club Chairman

Sean Daly.

Club Lotto

For a fantastic new year gift for someone.

Why not purchase our yearly Lotto ticket for €50.

You can contact Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or you can message us through Ballycomoyle Gaa Social media

Your support for our Club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Club Lotto Result and Christmas prize winners.

Our Christmas Lotto Draw took place on Thursday night last 21/12/23 for a jackpot of €3200.

Unfortunately, no one matched 4 numbers so no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were as follows.

11- 16 - 18 - 19.

Our next club Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night 8/2/2024. For a new Jackpot of €3300.

The Lotto draw was followed by the Lotto Christmas draw there was great prizes on offer.

Here are the Results.

1st prize - Christmas Hamper.

Oliver Murtagh.

2nd Prize - Turkey and Ham voucher.

Dylan and Ronan Reynolds.

3rd prize - Christmas Cake and pudding.

Ted Fagan.

4th prize - Brandy and port

Maureen Fay.

5th prize - Baileys and chocolates.

Mary Burke.

6th prize - Hardware voucher

Caoimhe Dermody.

7th Prize - Bottle of whiskey .

Annette Duffy .

Happy new year to all our

Supporters.

Split the pot.

We held our split the pot draw on Friday night last 22/12/23 in Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard.

A huge congratulations to Zara Geraghty on winning €650. Our next Split pot draw will take place on Saturday night the 3/2/ 2024.

Our Split the pot Committee would like to thank most sincerely all our supporters throughout 2023. Your support was very much appreciated and we look forward for all your kind support 2024.

Wishing everyone a very Happy and Peacefull new year..

🌟 The Bo-Jackson cup: A unique sporting tribute in memory of our dear friend Robbie Cooney 🌟

Ballycomoyle Gaa club and Mullingar Rugby club came together today to honour the memory our dear friend Robbie Cooney on Saturday last 30/12/23.

In what turned out to be a terrible morning with rain turned out to be a beautiful afternoon for the match. The Ballycomoyle team managed by a great Meath man Rory's stories.

The Mullingar Rugby + football team managed by the great Westmeath hero Alan Buddha Mangan.

The match was refereed by one of Ireland's great referees Barry Kelly.

The scene was set for the match to start with a Aussie rules Ball being used a mix of both codes.

What a fantastic first 20 minutes of Rugby+Gaelic football with the Ballycomoyle lads leading by a couple of points after the first half with Barry Kelly keeping the game flowing. At half time in the men's match it was the turn of the Mullingar ladies Rugby+football team and the Ballycomoyle ladies football team. What a fantastic match we were treated to. With the Ballycomoyle ladies winning their match with a Brilliant over with the last kick of the game. It was super exciting and an entertaining match to watch.

Both teams of ladies were Brilliant.

Back to the lads and away we went for the second half with again great skill. Buddha Mangan making a few moves that seem to be the making the difference. But Rory of Rory's stories had other ideas up his sleeve, as the Ballycomoyle team bench was emptied. However, Buddha's Mullingar Rugby + football team won out in the finish.

Both teams should be so proud of what you all did in memory of our dear friend Robbie.

To the supporters that came in their thousands from all over. A fantastic event and very well organised.

It was not just a game - it was our chance to honour Robbie's legacy and support mental health charities, including Pieta House. Your very kind donations will make a huge difference to these charities.

A huge thanks to everyone. Your support was very much appreciated.

Mass:

Our Annual vigil mass for all the deceaced members of our club will take place on Saturday night 13/2/2024 in St Feichin's Church Fore.

We would love to see all Ballycomoyle people attending this mass.

We send our Sincere Sympathy to the Murtagh Family, Kilpatrick, Collinstown . On the very sad passing of William (Bill) Murtagh.

May Bill's gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday 17th December 2023

Ladies football.

Minor football championship division 2 final.

Our minor girls made the journey to Multyfarnham GAA grounds on Sunday last 17/12 23 to take on Rochfortbridge in the minor football Division 2 championship final.

With a huge crowd in attendence. It was time for Referee Enda Kenny to start the match. It was Ballycomoyle girls that won the throw in as the Ballycomoyle girls attacked but it unfortunately came to nothing. It was ten minutes when the first score of the match came, a well worked point by the Ballycomoyle girls and it was the Ballycomoyle girls that went on the attack again in the 14 minute, a brilliant move that finished up in the back of Rochfortbridge net. At this stage it was the Ballycomoyle girls that looked as they were getting on top with another fine point from play leaving the score Ballycomoyle 1-02

Rochfortbridge 0-00.

But on 18 minutes it was the Rochfortbridge girls that put a great move together to shoot to the back of the Ballycomoyle net. But on 24 minute Referee Enda Kenny awarded a penalty to the Ballycomoyle girls in which it was dispatched to back of Rochfortbridge net, both teams were guilty of missed chances. As we were heading towards half time on 29 minutes a good point from the Bridge this turned out to be a purple patch for the bridge girls. On 31 minutes they attacked again and again well taken shot that finish up in the back of the Ballycomoyle net, but they weren't finished yet in side the same minute they got posession again this time shot over the bar for the equaliser. As referee Enda Kenny sounded the half time whistle. The Score line read Ballycomoyle 2-02. Rochfortbridge 2-02.

All Square.

During the half time break the rain arrived.

As the second half started it was the Rochfortbridge that shot over a great point to take the lead for the first time in the match but this was to prove Rochfortbridge last score of the game. It was the Ballycomoyle girls that really dominated the second half playing fantastic football without breaking down a very strong Rochfortbridge defence but the Ballycomoyle girls never gave up and on 42 minutes the Ballycomoyle girls got a point from play to level the game the Ballycomoyle girls were playing the better football and the break through came that the Ballycomoyle girls deserved on the 48 minute with a well worked move that was slotted into the back of the Rochfortbridge net. The Ballycomoyle girls really were on-top and on the 56 minute the Ballycomoyle girls were in goal mood with another fine goal and on the 60 minute a well taken point from a free was to be the last score of game. As the final whistle sounded the Ballycomoyle girls were County minor Division 2 champions.

Final score Ballycomoyle 4-04

Rochfortbridge 2-03

We would like to thank the Rochfortbridge girls for a fantastic game of football.

To Referee Enda Kenny and his umpires for a job well done.

To the Multyfarnham club for having their pitch in fantastic condition thank ye so much.

This was a fantastic game of championship football.

Congratulations Girls and your management team on a fantastic win.

Club Lotto.

Our next club lotto Draw will take place on Thursday night next 21/12/23.

In Halpins Bar and lounge, Fore.

For a Jackpot of €3200.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot draw will take place on Friday night 22/12/23. We will have a guarantee €500 on offer. So get your tickets now.

You can also purchase your tickets on line.

See link below.

https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycomoyle5050/

Your support towards our Split the pot draw is so much appreciated.

Fundraiser.

Robbies good Friend Stephen is doing a fundraiser with all money raised going to Pieta house and Westmeath first responders in the hope that the money raised will be able to help someone.

Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone.

🎅🏼RAFFLE FOR ROBBIE☃️

Hi folks,

As youes may know,I lost a good friend of mine Robbie Cooney (Coondog) in August through suicide which came as a massive shock. I have decided to give a little back now in the lead up to the festive season, which can be difficult for so many. I am running a draw with all proceeds going to Pieta House and Westmeath First Responders. If it helps one person this Xmas, it will be worth it. A big thank you to all who have donated the great prizes and to Oisin Mc Laughlin for doing a great job putting the poster together.

▶️ €10 entry into the Draw or any donation would be greatly appreciated and go a long way.

▶️ No set limit on raffle as the Draw will take place through number generator.

▶️Revolut https://revolut.me/stepheh2xg

▶️Draw will take place Friday 22nd.

The Bo-Jackson Cup: Honouring Robbie Cooney with a Unique Sporting Tribute

On the 30th of December, Mullingar Rugby Club will play host to a unique sporting event – The Bo-Jackson Cup. This special match, blending the elements of rugby and Gaelic football, is organised in memory of the late Robbie Cooney, a revered figure in both sports.

Robbie, a dedicated rugby player at Mullingar and a football enthusiast with Ballycomoyle, left a lasting legacy. In honour of his contributions and passion, his family, long-standing members of the rugby club, are instrumental in bringing this event to life. Managing the teams are Rory’s Stories for Ballycomoyle and Buddha Mangan for the Mullingar Rugby Football Club.

This event extends beyond the thrill of the game; it's a collective endeavour to support mental health charities, notably Pieta House, a cause close to Robbie's heart. His untimely passing in August has galvanised the community to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives.

This match is more than a competition; it's a heartfelt tribute to a beloved community member, a commitment to a vital cause, and a celebration of Robbie Cooney's enduring spirit through the sports he passionately embraced. We invite you to join us at the Mullingar Rugby Club for a day of sport, camaraderie, and remembrance.

Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute through a gate collection on the match day, with the proceeds supporting Pieta House and another charity yet to be determined. This initiative reflects the community's commitment to continuing Robbie's legacy in supporting mental health causes.

Adding to the event's prestige, the match will be officiated by the esteemed Barry Kelly, ensuring a spirited and fair competition. The day’s events will culminate in live music at the club, fostering a sense of unity and celebration in Robbie’s honour.

Finally.

Ballycomoyle GAA would like to wish all our patrons a very happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and 2024.

Sunday 10th December 2023

Ballycomoyle ladies GAA.

We welcomed GoldSmiths girls to Ballycomoyle GAA Grounds on Sunday last 10/12/23 in the semi final of the division 2 minor football championship.

Both teams were in great form coming into this Semi final especially Ballycomoyle girls.

And this was very evident from the start of this match.

The Ballycomoyle girls decided to play with the wind in the first half. And it didn't take the Ballycomoyle ladies too long to shoot over the first point after two minutes and from that to the half time whistle the Ballycomoyle girls took full control kicking fantastic scores both goals and points. As the Referee Ken Daly sounded the half time whistle.

The half time score read

Ballycomoyle 6-07

Goldsmiths girls. 0-01.

And into the second half we went. Goldsmith's went on the attack kicking over a nice point from play. But it was the Ballycomoyle girls who scored the next two scores, a goal and point to move further ahead. It was the GoldSmiths girls that went on the attack kicking over another nice point but this proved to be Goldsmith's last score of the match with the Ballycomoyle girls wrapping up the match with a further 1-1. Referee Ken Daly sounded the final whistle.

Final Score.

Ballycomoyle 8-09

GoldSmiths girls 0-03.

Congratulations to our Minor girls on reaching the Division 2 minor football championship final.And to the Ballycomoyle management team a huge congratulations a fantastic achievement. What a fantastic year for our ladies. Our junior ladies winning the junior B Football Championship and now our minor ladies reaching the Division 2 championship final.

They will go on now to meet Rochfortbridge in the final.

As we go to press we have no fixture for the Final.

Many thanks to the Goldsmith's girls for a very sporting match. I am quite sure ye will be back again next year.

To Referee Ken Daly and his four umpires thank ye so much on a job well done.

To our wonderful ladies for looking after the teas and Sean Fay thank you all so much. To the lads that got the pitch ready for Sundays match well done the pitch was in brilliant condition.

Santa

On Sunday last 10/12 saw Santa Claus visit the Abbey house in Fore and what a fantastic day it was with 58 children getting to see the main man himself. Hot chocolate and treats were enjoyed by all the children while mulled wine and cider were offered to the adults. Thanks to all the parents who braved the bad weather and brought the children out and a huge thanks to Besie and Rosemary for organising such a special event for the club.

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot draw will take place on Friday night 22/12/23. We will have a guarantee €500 on offer. So get your tickets now.

You can also purchase your tickets on line.

See link below.

https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycomoyle5050/

Your support towards our Split the pot draw is so much appreciated.

Club Lotto

Our next club lotto Draw will take place on Thursday night 21/12/23.

In Halpins Bar and lounge, Fore.

For a Jackpot of €3200.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

The Robbie Cooney Memorial Cup.

Mullingar Rugby club Presents Memorial Cup match in memory of the late Robbie Cooney. Ballycomoyle GAA club v Mullingar Rugby club Saturday 30th of December throw in at 2pm in Mullingar Rugby club. We are asking all Ballycomoyle supporters to come out and support .

Raffle.

The late Robbie Cooney good Friend Stephen is doing a fundraiser with all money raised going to Pieta house and Westmeath first responders in the hope that the money raised will be able to help someone.

Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone.

🎅🏼RAFFLE FOR ROBBIE☃️

Hi folks,

As yous may know, I lost a good friend of mine Robbie Cooney (Coondog) in August through suicide which came as a massive shock. I have decided to give a little back now in the lead up to the festive season, which can be difficult for so many. I am running a draw with all proceeds going to Pieta House and Westmeath First Responders. If it helps one person this Xmas, it will be worth it. A big thank you to all who have donated the great prizes and to Oisin Mc Laughlin for doing a great job putting the poster together.

▶️ €10 entry into the Draw or any donation would be greatly appreciated and go a long way.

▶️ No set limit on raffle as the Draw will take place through number generator.

▶️Revolut https://revolut.me/stepheh2xg

▶️Draw will take place Friday 22nd.

Sunday 3rd December 2023

Club Lotto results.

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 30/11/23 in Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a jackpot of €3100.

The four numbers drawn were as follows

5---10---20---27.

Unfortunately, no-one matched the four numbers drawn. So no Jackpot winner.

The Draw was made for the 5 lucky winners of €30 each. The five lucky winners were as follows.

Ann Gallagher.

Laim Jackson.

Ella Nea.

Bridie Mulvey.

Ben O' Hanlon.

Congratulations to the five lucky winners.

Our next club lotto Draw will take place on Thursday night 21/12/23.

In Halpins Bar and lounge, Fore.

For a Jackpot of €3200.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Santa

Ho Ho Ho Santa is Coming to Fore on Sunday next 10th December. Arriving at Abbey House Fore at 3pm. Admission €6.

Now Mammy's and Daddy's put the 10th of December into your Diary for a fantastic day out for all the children.

Ballycomoyle GAA AGM.

We held our AGM on Wednesday night last 29/11/23 with a large crowd in attendance. Our club Chairman Gerard Halpin opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to the meeting he said it was a very tough year for the club as he sympathised to the Cooney family on the very sad passing of Robbie and also to the Fagan and Gallagher Family on the very sad passing of Maggie, he also Sympathised with all members of the club who lost loved one's throughout the last year. There followed a minutes silence.

We moved on to our Secretary Sinead Williams who gave an excellent and detailed report.

Follow on by reports from our Underage Chairman Vinnie Reynolds, Ladies Secretary Shaunagh Maher and our Scór Secretary Catherine Daly. The Reports were excellent and very detailed..

We had our final Report from our Treasurer Stephen Maxwell again another very well detailed report.

And Finally election of officers for 2024.

Chairperson-Sean Daly

Vice chairperson-Sean Dermody

Secretary- Sinéad Williams.

Assistant secretary-Deidre Devine.

Treasurer-Sarita Nolan & Grace Tyrrell.

Registrar-Maria Higgins.

Assistant registrar-Louise Farrelly.

PRO-Gerry Farrelly.

Development officer-Seamus Farrelly.

Coaching officer-Aidan Keogh.

Underage chairperson-Larry Masterson.

Underage secretary-Mike Ginnell.

Ladies Chairperson-Darren Tyrrell.

Ladies Secretary- Shaunagh Maher.

Co.Board Mens delegates-Gerry Farrelly & Aidan Keogh.

Ladies Co.board delegates- Shannon Farrelly & Adrian O Flatterty.

We would like to thank our club officers who stepped down from our executive. All your hard work throughout 2023 was so much appreciated.

We wish our new executive the very best for 2024.

Wishing everyone a very Happy and safe Christmas.

Castlepollard CC

Super win for our 1st and 2nd year boys football team today 23/11/23. They beat Clonaslee College from Laois. They now play Clara in the semi final of the North Leinster PP schools football. We want to congratulate the Ballycomoyle lads involved in the team well done lads. Super proud of ye.

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot draw is our Christmas draw which takes place on Friday 22/12/23 with a guaranteed first prize of €500.

Your support would be very much appreciated.

Sunday 26th November 2023

Split the pot result.

25/11/23.

Congratulations to Cathal Farrelly Oldcastle on winning our Split the pot draw on Saturday night last receiving €333.The winning ticket was sold in the Abbey House. Our Draw was held in the Abbey House, Bar and Lounge Fore..

Our next Split the pot Draw will take place on the weekend ending 9-10 /12/ 23.

Your support is greatly appreciated..

Our Club Lotto.

Our club Lotto draw takes place on Thursday night next 30/11/23.

In Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a jackpot of €3100. So come on get your tickets today.

Tickets are for sale in the following.

Burke's Coole,

Comiskey's Castlepollard,

Town and country, Castlepollard,

Mc Cormacks, Castlepollard,

Farrellys Castlepollard,

Abbey House, Fore,

Ita Halpins. Fore,

Doynes. Glenidan,

Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown,

Or you can purchase your yearly tickets for €50. Which entitles you to be in all Lotto Draws for the year.

Or you can get your tickets from any Committee member.

Or you can contact us through this page we would be only happy to help ye out in purchasing your tickets for the club Lotto draw.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Many thanks the Lotto Committee.

AGM

Date for your diary

Ballycomoyle GAA AGM. Will take place in the Castle Varagh hotel. On Wednesday night next 29/11/23 at 8pm..

Coaching.

Ballycomoyle would like to thank all coaches and volunteers for their work throughout 2023.

In preparation for 2024 please advise club of your availability for coaching or other roles ASAP by messaging coaching officer Paddyhannan71@gmail.com 0876640923

Ballycomoyle encourages new volunteers and early notice of your availability to assist in club activities would be greatly appreciated in order that coaching courses/garda vetting/children first training can be completed prior to 2024 season

Thanks again please encourage and support new volunteers.

Season Tickets.

Westmeath GAA patrons can now purchase a 2024 season ticket for all club championship games.

Tickets are at a special pre-season price of €175 and are available by emailing adminstrator.westmeath@gaa.ie.

These would make an ideal Christmas present .

Junior men

Ballycomoyle GFC are seeking applications for the position of Junior mens football manager for 2024.

Please details Below.

If you are interested in the position please contact the Following

Chairman

Gerard Halpin O86-8563275.

Secretary

Sinead Williams 087-2955587

Email: Secretary.ballycomoyle.westmeath@gaa.ie

Get well wishes

We would like to wish a Speedy recovery to two great Ballycomoyle men. Donnie Ginnell and Seamus Mc Dermott who were hospitalized in recent weeks. We hope to see ye out and about and back to full health very soon.

Sympathy.

Ballycomoyle GAA Club offers its deepest sympathy to Ringtowns Padraic Kilcoyne and extended members of the Kilcoyne and O’Kane Families on the passing of Padraic’s Wife Denise. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.

Ladies Football.

Our minor minor ladies have a home venue in the Division 2 minor football championship Semi final next weekend going to press. We are awaiting our opponents as there is a play off to decide who our ladies play in the Semi final next weekend. As soon as the fixture comes through it will be on all our social media networks.

Sunday 19th November 2023

Club Lotto

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 16/11/23in the Town and Country Bar and lounge Castlepollard. For a jackpot of €3000

The 4 numbers drawn were as follows.

17, 18, 21, 24.

Unfortunately no one matched the 4 numbers drawn.

The Draw took place for five Lucky winners of €30 each.

The five Lucky winners as follows.

Sean Dunne,

Ben O' Hanlon,

Carola O'Brien,

James & Emma Andrew's,

Ella Nea,

Well done to the five Lucky winners each receiving €30 each.

Our next Draw will take place on Thursday night 30/11/23.

In Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard.

For a jackpot of €3100.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Split the pot.

Our next split draw will take place on weekend of 25/26 /11/23.All support is greatly appreciated.

You can purchase your tickets on

line. Please see link below.

https://www.lottoraiser.ie/Ballycomoyle5050/

Ballycomoyle Ladies.

Our minor ladies travelled to Milltown to take on the home side in the seventh round of this year's minor football championship Division 2.

The conditions weren't great but both teams got on with it to serve a great first half of football.

As the half time whistle sounded the score line read Ballycomoyle 2-07

Milltown 3-02 only 2pts seperating the two teams going into the second half. Half way into the second half Milltown look as they were getting on top but this Ballycomoyle minor team never gave up and were up by 3 going into final seconds of the match but it was Milltown that had the final say with a goal .

To leave the final score

Ballycomoyle 3-12. 21pts

Milltown 6-03. 21pts

A Draw match.

This is good enough to put the Ballycomoyle minor ladies into a Division 2 Semi final.

Congratulations girls and management team ye truly deserve this Semi Final.

Going to Press. There is no word when the Semi final is fixed for.

Scór

All Ireland Final Saturday 18/11/23

Well done to our Ballad Group who produced an excellent performance in last Saturdays All-Ireland final. In what was a very tight competition the girls were unfortunate not to have claimed victory and had to give way to the group from Galway.

We are so proud of the girls to win the County title then to go on and win the Leinster title.

And on Saturday last 18/11/23 in the All Ireland Final what a fantastic performance Girls. There is definitely an All Ireland Senior title in ye please God next year.

To our Culture and Language officer Catherine Daly. Thank you so much for all your hard work through the year. Without you none of this would happen.

Coaching

Ballycomoyle would like to thank all coaches and volunteers for their work throughout 2023.

In preparation for 2024 please advise club of your availability for coaching or other roles ASAP by messaging coaching officer Paddyhannan71@gmail.com 0876640923

Thanks again please encourage and support new volunteers.

AGM

Date for your diary

Ballycomoyle GAA AGM. Will take place in the Castle Varagh hotel. On Wednesday 29/11/23 at 8pm.

Sunday 12th November 2023

Scór

All roads lead to the INEC in Killarney next Saturday, November 18th, where our Senior Scór Ballad Group of Zara Geraghty, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Aoibhínn Dolan, Clíodhna Daly and Bláthnaid Daly will represent Ballycomoyle, Westmeath and Leinster in the All Ireland Scór Finals.

The girls have worked very hard over recent weeks and months and are over the moon to have reached the National Finals for the first time in this competition. They follow on from our Set Dancers, who proudly represented club, county and province in the 2022 finals.

We are delighted that a large number of family members and friends will be in Killarney to support the Ballad Group on the day. Everyone is very proud of what they have achieved. They will face opposition from Newport GAA Club, Tipperary, Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club, Galway and Omagh St. Enda’s GAA, Tyrone.

On Saturday night last the Ballad Group organised a Table Quiz to help offset the cost of the weekend. The Quiz was held in the Abbey House in Fore and there was a huge attendance, with 19 Tables participating. The lounge was decorated with blue and white bunting and ‘Good Luck’ signs which certainly added to the evening. The group would like to express their gratitude to all who attended and supported the night and to Beatrice, Rosemary and Jo for looking after them so well. At halftime in the night’s proceedings the Ballad Group gave a performance of their two songs – Clay and Passage West. They got a great reception from those in attendance.

We wish Zara, Naomi, Aoibhínn, Cliodhna and Blathnaid the very best of luck in Killarney next Saturday. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh!

Ballycomoyle Ladies football.

Minor ladies football championship Division 2 Round 6.

Our minor ladies welcome Goldsmiths Girls to Ballycomoyle on Sunday last 12/11/23.

The Ballycomoyle girls got off to a brilliant start scoring 1-01 without reply. But it didn't take long for Goldsmiths Girls to hit back with a goal of their own with both teams playing extremely well it was the Ballycomoyle girls that went at half time leading by 4 pts.

As the first half went the Ballycomoyle girls knew they were going to have a serious fight on their hands to win this match against Goldsmiths. And what a fantastic second half of ladies football we had both teams going all out for the win some of the scoring was just fantastic to see. As the referee blew for full time it was the Ballycomoyle girls that came out on top on a score line. Ballycomoyle 6-10

Goldsmiths Girls.6-08.

This was a fantastic game of championship football

from both teams.

This is a fantastic Ballycomoyle minor team. To their management team well done..

We would like to thank Goldsmiths Girls for a very sporting match.

And to thank the Referee Paul O Malley for a great job. Thanks Paul.

Our girls will be out again next weekend in Round 7 of the minor championship. As so as the fixture comes in we will have it up on Social media.

Coaching.

Ballycomoyle would like to thank all coaches and volunteers for their work throughout 2023.

In preparation for 2024 please advise club of your availability for coaching or other roles ASAP by messaging coaching officer Paddyhannan71@gmail.com 0876640923

Thanks again please encourage and support new volunteers.

AGM

Date for your diary

Ballycomoyle GAA AGM. Will take place in the Castle Varagh hotel. On Wednesday 29/11/23 at 8pm.

Split the pot.

Our split the pot draw was held in Comiskey's Bar and lounge Castlepollard on Sunday night 12/11/23. Congratulations to Sean Fitzsimmons Cresley on winning €248. The winning ticket was bought in Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard.

Club shop.

https://bit.ly/47mIaxs

Hi all our club shop is now live with Bourke Sports the gear ranges from adults men and women & kids boys and girls orders placed would be here in time for Christmas.

Email as above.

Our Club Lotto.

Our club Lotto draw takes place on Thursday night next 16/11/23.

In the Town and Country Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a jackpot of €3000. So come on get your tickets today.

Tickets are for sale in the following.

Burke's Coole,

Comiskey's Castlepollard,

Town and country, Castlepollard,

Mc Cormacks, Castlepollard,

Farrellys Castlepollard,

Abbey House, Fore,

Ita Halpins. Fore,

Doynes. Glenidan,

Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown,

Or you can purchase your yearly tickets for €50. Which entitles you to be in all Lotto Draws for the year.

Or you can get your tickets from any

Committee member.

Or ye can Contact us through this page we would be only too happy to help ye out in purchasing your tickets for the club Lotto draw.

Your support for our club Lotto is very much appreciated.

Many thanks the Lotto Committee.

Sunday 5th November 2023

Club Lotto results.

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 2/11/23 in the Abbey House Bar and lounge Fore. For a jackpot €2900.

The numbers drawn were as follows. 1, 18, 20, 26.

Unfortunately, we had no jackpot winner.

Nobody matched 4 numbers.

The Draw took place of 5 lucky winners.

The 5 lucky winners were as

Follows.

Nora Murtagh.

Ann Gallagher.

Alan Devine.

Mary Burke.

Mary Kenny.

Congratulations to the 5 Lucky winners each receiving €30 each. Our next club Lotto draw takes on Thursday 16/11/23 in the Town and Country , Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a Jackpot of €3000.

If you would like to buy a yearly ticket you can do so by contacting Sean Dermody on 087-265-2215.

Or you can buy your tickets in the following places.

Burke's Bar and lounge, Coole.

The Lough lene Inn. Bar and lounge Collinstown.

The Seven Wonder's Bar, and lounge, Fore.

The Abbey House, Bar, and lounge, Fore.

Doynes, Bar, and lounge, Glenidan Collinstown.

Comiskey's Bar, and lounge,

Castlepollard.

Town and Country, Bar, and lounge. Castlepollard.

Farrellys Bar, and lounge, Castlepollard.

Many thanks for your very kind support towards our club Lotto.

Coaching.

Ballycomoyle would like to thank all coaches and volunteers for their work throughout 2023.

In preparation for 2024 please advise club of your availability for coaching or other roles ASAP by messaging coaching officer Paddyhannan71@gmail.com 0876640923

Thanks again please encourage and support new volunteers

AGM.

Date for your diary

Ballycomoyle GAA AGM. Will take place in the Castle Varagh hotel. On Wednesday 29/11/23 at 8pm.

Table Quiz.

Our Ballad group are holding a fundraising Table Quiz in the Abbey House in Fore on Saturday night next 11/11/23 at 9pm.

We will be gathering raffle prizes for the night so any donations appreciated.

The girls will also perform on the night giving everyone a chance to hear them in advance of the All-Ireland.

All support appreciated - please spread the word!

Congratulations.

Congratulations Aoife and Michael.

Our club would like to Congratulate our very own Aoife Gallagher and Michael Murray on their engagement last weekend. We wish them every success in their future together.

You couldn't meet a nicer couple.

Ladies football.

Minor ladies division 2 football championship.

Round 5

Our minor ladies took on Moate all Whites at home in the 5th round of the Division 2 Championship on Sunday last 5/11/23

On a lovely morning for football. It was Moate that started the better in the first 5 minutes of the match shooting over a great point from play but it didn't too long before the Ballycomoyle ladies took a full grip on this match kicking over some fantastic scores. At half time the Score read Ballycomoyle 2-07

Moate all Whites 1-06

As the second half started this time it was the Ballycomoyle girls who started the better getting a brilliant goal from a fantastic move that started deep in their own half. In fairness the Moate girls never gave up in the second half but it was the Ballycomoyle ladies that came out on top at the final whistle.

Final Score

Ballycomoyle.5-07

Moate all Whites 2-09.

We would like thank Moate all Whites for a very Sporting match.

And to Referee John Williams and his team of Official's for a job well done.

This is an excellent minor team. As a club we would love to see more supporters coming out to support the Girls. The Girls have 2 more games left in championship

Away to Milltown

Home to Goldsmith's

Before the knockout of championship starts.

Keep up the great work girls ye are credit to our club.

Clan na nGael

A huge congratulations to Clan na Gael under 13 team who won the Division 1 hurling championship on Saturday last 28/10/23 .

Fantastic achievement.

Congratulations Lads and management team.

Split the pot

Ballycomoyle GAA Club

Play Online: http://www.ballycomoyle.com/home/split-the-pot

Split the Pot

Our next draw will take place on Saturday night next 11/11/23.

Scór Report

Leinster Scór Success for Ballycomoyle Ballad Group.

The Leinster Scór Sinsir final was held on Sunday afternoon last, October 22nd, in St. Brigid's Hall in Carnew, Co.Wicklow.

Westmeath was represented by the Ballycomoyle group in the Ballad Group competition. This group won the county title in The Downs on 8th October and then competed in the Leinster semi final in Allenwood, Co Kildare a week later, qualifying for the Leinster final, along with the group from Clann na Gael, Co Meath.

In addition to the Ballycomoyle group and the Meath representatives, the other groups in the final came from Killoe, Co Longford and Ballinamere, Co Offaly.

The members of the Ballycomoyle group are Zara Geraghty, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Aoibhínn Dolan, Clíodhna Daly and Bláthnaid Daly.

The group now represent club, county and province in the All Ireland final, which will be held in the INEC on the afternoon of Saturday, November 18th.

We wish them the very best of luck!

Sunday 29th October 2023

Split the pot.

We held our split the pot draw on Saturday night last 28/10/23. In Comiskey's Bar and lounge Castlepollard.

Congratulations to Seamus McDermott on winning €563.

The winning ticket was bought in the Seven Wonder's Bar and lounge Fore.

Our next Split the pot draw will take place on Saturday night 11/11/23.

Many thanks for your very kind support of our Split the pot draw it's very much appreciated.

Ladies Minor football championship.

Result

Killucan 6-9

Ballycomoyle 4-12.

3pt win for Killucan.

The Ballycomoyle girls played their hearts out.

Very unlucky not to get something from the match. Our management team were down 6 first team players .

I am still very impressed with this Ballycomoyle minor team. They have won 3 of their last 4 matches. So still very much in this minor championship.

Just a quick thank you.

From the Ballycomoyle PRO.

It's coming to the end of the 2023 season . I just want thank ye all so much. This was my first year doing the PRO job I hope I kept ye updated with some of what was going in our club this year on Social media and Local news papers .It was a great year for the club and a very very sad one too. To the people who are not on social media I hope I kept ye all updated in the news papers in which I will post this post in our club notes this week . Again many thanks to ye all for all your help throughout out the year.

Many thanks Gerry.

Clan na nGael

A huge congratulations to Clan na Gael under 13 team who won the Division 1 hurling championship on Saturday last 28/10/23 .

Fantastic achievement.

Congratulations Lads and management team.

Scór Report.

Leinster Scór Success for Ballycomoyle Ballad Group.

The Leinster Scór Sinsir final was held on Sunday afternoon last, October 22nd, in St. Brigid's Hall in Carnew, Co.Wicklow.

In addition to the Ballycomoyle group and the Meath representatives, the other groups in the final came from Killoe, Co Longford and Ballinamere, Co Offaly.

The standard was exceptionally high from each of these groups.

The girls gave a beautiful performance of their two songs - Clay and Passage West - and when the results were announced they were crowned Leinster Ballad Group champions. The members of the Ballycomoyle group are Zara Geraghty, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Aoibhínn Dolan, Clíodhna Daly and Bláthnaid Daly.

The group now represent club, county and province in the All Ireland final, which will be held in the INEC on the afternoon of Saturday, November 18th.

We wish them the very best of luck!

Sympathy

We send our sincere sympathy to Alva McCabe ladies player on the very sad passing of her Granny. Gretta.🙏❤️❤️

The death has occured of Gretta (Margaret) (née Coogan) Mc Donnell (Cummerstown, Collinstown, Westmeath / Naas, Kildare / Knockananna, Wicklow.

Deeply regretted by her daughter's Carol and Mary, brother Hugh, sisters Mary, Betty and Norrie.

Grandchildren. Alva, Sophie,

Ross, T.J, Keith, Laura, and Luke. Relative's and friends.

May Gretta Gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

AGM.

Date for your diary

Ballycomoyle GAA AGM. Will take place in the Castle Varagh hotel. On Wednesday 29/11/23 at 8pm.

Sunday 22 October 2023

Scór Sinsear.

Ballycomoyle's Ballad group are Leinster champions. And now are through to all Ireland final.

We are as a club are so proud of this group.

Full report next week.

Ballycomoyle Ladies.

Junior football championship final.

Ballycomoyle Ladies made their way to Kinnegad on Saturday last 14/10/23.

To take on St Paul's/Delvin in the junior B football championship. On a cold and windy but a dry day. It was Ballycomoyle ladies who got of to the best start with a great point from play. By the 15th minute of the first half the match was all square St Paul's/Delvin 0-03 Ballycomoyle 0-03 . But it was the Ballycomoyle ladies who got the next 3pts coming up to half time Ballycomoyle Ladies were up by 3 but as the first half went into injury time it was St Paul's/Delvin who struck for the first goal of the game to level at 1-3 to 0-6 with the match still in injury time it was Ballycomoyle with a lovely passing movement which was finished to back of the St Paul's/ Delvin net to leave the half time score St Paul's/Delvin 1-03 Ballycomoyle 1-06.

As the second half started it was the Ballycomoyle ladies who were playing the better football as the Bal ladies launch another attack which seen the ball come of the cross bar but it was one of the Ballycomoyle ladies who were first to react to finished the ball to the back of the St Paul's/Delvin net. And at this stage Ballycomoyle ladies were on top as we headed into the final five minutes of the game it was St Paul's/Delvin who kicked over a lovely point which was to be their first and only score of the second half as the Ballycomoyle ladies added a further two points As the final whistle sounded it was the Ballycomoyle Ladies day.

Final Score Ballycomoyle 3-9. St Paul's 1-04.

Congratulations to the ladies management team on all there hard work over the past year.

We would like to thank St Paul's/Delvin for a fantastic game of game. And to Referee Ken Daly and his team of Official's for a job well done

Congratulations to the Ballycomoyle ladies team on been crowned junior B football champions . A truely great day for our ladies and supporters.

Lotto

We held our club Lotto draw on the 19/10 in Halpins Bar and lounge Fore. For a jackpot of €2800.

The numbers drawn

1, 8, 9, 11. Unfortunately no one match 4 numbers

So no jackpot winner.

The draw took place for the 5 lucky winners of €30.

The five Lucky winners were.

Ricky Crone,

Pope Francis,

Teresa Nea,

Pat Keane,

Darren and Lucy Nea.

Congratulations to the 5 lucky winners each receiving €30.

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night 2/11/23 in the Abbey House Bar and lounge fore for a new Jackpot of €2900.. Your support for our Lotto is so much appreciated.

Our Split the pot draw will take on Saturday night next 28th.

County Quid games fundraiser .

Ballycomoyle is taking part in the Westmeath Gaa fundraiser called the Quid Games.

The fundraiser involves representatives from all clubs taking part in a battle of small challenges in order to win first prize but mainly raise money for Westmeath Gaa.

Ballycomoyle club is proud to announce that we will be represented on the night by our chairman Gerard Halpin.

The fundraiser will take place on Sunday the 29 October 2023 in the Park Hotel Mullingar. Tickets will be available soon for the fundraiser.

Everyone can support Gerard by donating to his page on the link below:

Your support to Gerard would be very much appreciated.

https://www.clubspotevents.com/team-1/Gerard-Halpin.

Sympathy.

Our sincere Sympathy to the family of the late John Hardman.

May John gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.

St. Michael's football fixtures.

Under 19 Football championship

Division 2 section B.

St Michaels v Cill Oige

Venue: Castletown Finea.

Date: Saturday 28/10/23.

Time: 4-00 pm

Referee: Derek Heffernan.

All your support for the Lads would be very much appreciated.

Sunday 15th October 2023

Ballycomoyle ladies.

Are County junior B football County Champions.

Ballycomoyle 3-09.

St Pauls/Delvin.1-04

Full Report next week.

Split the pot

We held our split the pot draw on Sunday night last.

A huge congratulations to Rachel Crone. Castlepollard. On winning €315. Congratulations Rachel.

St Michael's

St Michaels v Shandonagh

U13 div 2 shield semi final

St Michaels travelled to Shandonagh on stunday evening last 25/10/23 to contest the shield semi final.

A tight tough fair match not for the faint hearted. St Michaels players accounted for themselves brilliantly but ultimately came off second best.

I would like to pay tribute to the players and parents who never lost faith during the season. This group will be together again next year at u14 and will have great days ahead in 2024.

StMicheals

St Michaels u19s travelled to play Garrycastle under lights away on Friday last evening at 8pm. Considering the journey and the fact that some lads had played games already Friday today and Thursday there was a great turn out. St Michaels started very strong, and were competitive throughout. However, the school-college games today and yesterday played their toll and lads tired. Delighted with everyone who travelled. We play Cill Oige next in our last group game TBC

Leinster scor.

Leinster scor Semi Final .

The Leinster scór semi finals took place on Sunday evening last 15/10/23

A huge congratulations to our Ballet Group who have qualified for the leinster final. That final will take place next Sunday 22/10/23.

in Carnew Co Wicklow at 3pm.

Sunday 8th October 2023

St Michaels underage.

Under 15 Division 2 championship shield final.

St Michaels v St Lomans.

Unfortunately, it wasn't to be our day in the Sheild final play in front of a large crowd in Delvin on Saturday last 7/10/23. It was great game to watch and very good game of football going in at half time St Michaels were trailing St. Lomans. The St Michaels lads knew they were going to have up their game if they were going to win this game but unfortunately St Lomans held onto the lead that they built up during the game. The management team should be very proud of their team. The lads secured the division 3 title and getting to the division 2 championship Sheild final. Lads keep the head's up. This is only the start of your football careers.

To the Management team they must be thanked for a very long season. I usually don't mention name's but we have thank James McHugh, we understand you are taking a break from management James and we totally understand as you have put a huge amount into underage.

Just on a final note we want to congratulate St Lomans on their win on Saturday and to Referee Declan Leach.

And to our supporters we thank you so much for your support all year.

Club Lotto draw.

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 5/10/23.

In Comiskey's Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a jackpot of €2700.

The numbers drawn were as follow.

14, 19, 23, 25.

Unfortunatetly, nobody matched the 4 numbers.

The draw continued to pick 5 lucky winners of €30 each.

The five Lucky winners were as follows.

Carola O'Brien.

Teresa Nea.

Hughie Reynolds.

Mary Burke.

Enda Daly.

Congratulations to the five Lucky winners each receiving €30 each. Our next draw will take place on Thursday night 19/10/23 in Halpins Bar and lounge Fore .

For a new Jackpot of €2800.

Many thanks for your very kind support towards our Lotto draw.

Ladies Football.

Under 16 football championship Final.

Ballycomoyle v Athlone

Venue: Kinnegad.

Time: 8pm .

Date: Monday 9/10/23.

Referee: Paul O Malley

Our under 16 girls will travel to Kinnegad on Monday evening next 9/10/23 to take on Athlone in the under 16 county final. Our under 16 girls have been playing fantastic football all year and this team of girls deserves to be in this County final. On the way to this final the girls have defeated teams like Killbeggan Shamrock's, Delvin/ St Pauls, Shandonagh,

We want to wish our girls and their Management team every success in the County final.

Bring back the cup to Bal.

We need to get behind the girls .

Your Support is very important to the girls.

Full report next week.

Scor.

Just breaking Ballycomoyle have just won two senior County titles and club of the year.

Full report next week.

Westmeath fundraiser

Ballycomoyle is taking part in the Westmeath Gaa fundraiser called the Quid Games.

The fundraiser involves representatives from all clubs taking part in a battle of small challenges in order to win first prize but mainly raise money for Westmeath Gaa.

Ballycomoyle club is proud to announce that we will be represented on the night by our chairman Gerard Halpin.

The fundraiser will take place on Sunday the 29 October 2023 in the Park Hotel Mullingar. Tickets will be available soon for the fundraiser.

Everyone can support Gerard by donating to his page on the link below:

https://www.clubspotevents.com/team-1/Gerard-Halpin.

Please give our man your full support.

Sunday 1st October 2023

Ballycomoyle ladies.

Junior B football championship Semi final.

Ballycomoyle v Cill Oige.

Cill Oige ladies were the visitors to Ballycomoyle Gaa Grounds on Sunday last 1/10/23 to take on the home side Ballycomoyle in the junior B Football Championship Semi final. With a huge crowd in attendance they were served up with a fantastic game of championship football. Cill Óige got the first score of the game with both teams trading scores after that until the Ballycomoyle ladies struck for goal and it was that goal that was the difference at half time Ballycomoyle 1-04 Cill Oige 0-04. The Ballycomoyle girls knew if they could keep playing the football they played in the first half against a very strong wind they were in with a fantastic chance to win this game. As the second half started again, there was nothing between the teams. Cill Oige got themselves back into the game with a goal of their own but this fantastic Ballycomoyle team wasn't going to be denied as the girls pushed on in the final 10 minutes to win out on a scoreline of Ballycomoyle 1-10 Cill Oige 1-06.

This is a fantastic achievement from our junior team to reach a County final.

This has been fantastic year so far from our junior ladies and management team.

We are now looking forward to a County Final against St Paul's/Delvin. No fixture as of yet.

We would like to thank Cill Oige ladies for a great game of championship football .

And thanks to Referee Ken Gunning.

Many thanks to everyone who helped out in any way, your help was very much appreciated.

Ballycomoyle underage.

Ballycomoyle Underage training finish up on Saturday 30/9/23 instead of our usual Friday evening, with our last official get together in Ballycomoyle at 5-30pm A massive thanks to every child, their parents and guardians, for your attendance during the year. Thanks to all our coaches, mentors and helpers, for all their time, commitment, energy and effort throughout the year, for without you none of this would be possible. Last Saturday evening was a relaxed get-together followed by medal presentations and pizza.

St.Michaels Underage.

St Michaels v St Paul's

Div 2 quarter final u13.

St Michaels went out of the championship in Clonmellon on Friday evening last 29/9/23 .to St Paul's.

Some very strong displays throughout the game from the lads and great to see some players make their way into the starting team.

Team now await the draw for the shield semi final..

Sympathy.

We send our sincere sympathy to the Mc Cormack family Castlepollard. On the very sad passing of their lovely mum Mary.

May Mary's gentle soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Split the pot.

We held our split pot draw on Sunday night last 1/10/23 in the town and country Castlepollard.The winner was Sue Collins visiting from the UK.

Congratulations to Sue on winning €365. Many thanks for your support it's so much appreciated

Sunday 24th September 2023

Ballycomoyle Gaa fundraiser.

Ballycomoyle fundraising committee would like to thank all involved in supporting their big fundraising event which took place in May this year.

The Walkathon which took place in Fore started at 5pm on Friday 26th May and finished at 6pm on Saturday 27th May with teams walking on a relay basis over the 24 hour period around the beautiful Nancy to Nelly route in Fore. The event included a memorial hour from 10-11pm on Friday which was hugely supported as people came from far and wide to walk, reflect and remember their loved ones . A big thank you to Fr. Martin Carley who opened the memorial hour with a few words and prayers to set us on our way. The memorial hour was such a success that it has been agreed that this will become an annual event which will take place each year on the weekend of the blessing of the graves in Fore.

Drum roll please... A phenomenal 45, 698 euro was raised over the whole event. The Ballycomoyle Committee would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all who fundraised, supported and helped in any way, big or small to make this event such a massive success. Huge thanks to our Sponsors, Walkathon teams and leaders – a special mention to the late Robbie Cooney who along with Brendan Doyle and team mates headed the Pitch and Putt event on behalf of the men’s junior team which was one of the most successful fundraisers. A testament to the passion and commitment he has shown to his club, which will never be forgotten. Thanks also to the Seven wonders Bar and the Abbey House in Fore for their hospitality.

The funds raised will go towards the development of our club facilities which have already started off with the recently with a sanded pitch, new pitch mower and new flood lights which will be purchased over the coming weeks.

Again thank you one and all.

Club Lotto draw Result.

We held our club Lotto draw on Thursday night last 21/9/23. In Doynes Bar and lounge Glenidan for a Jackpot of €2600.The numbers drawn were as follows.

4, 7, 11, 26.

Unfortunately, there was no jackpot winner.

The draw for the five Lucky winners were as follows.

1) Seamus Coyle.

2) Croc.

3) Reynolds Family.

4) Sean Gallagher

5) Sean and Catherine Daly.

Congratulations to the five Lucky winners each receiving €30.

Our next Draw will take place on Thursday 5/10/23 in Comiskeys Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a Jackpot of €2700.

Many thanks for your kind support towards our club Lotto.

Split the pot

We held our split pot draw on Sunday night

last 17/9/23.

Congratulations to

Martin Kelly,

Who won €283.

Congratulations Martin.

St Michaels

St Michaels U17s travelled to Milltown Monday evening last 18/9/23 to take on Milmore Gaels in the Div3 Championship Semi Final. St Michaels started the stronger and led 1.4 to no score. However, Millmore came back with nice individual play, and managed to net three times in short succession. St Michaels had plenty of goal chances too but try as we might, the gods didn't favour us, with the ball hitting the post a number of times during the game. In the end Millmore won 6.11 to 3.11. A brilliant display by St Michaels with a scoreline that would win many a game. This game wraps up St Michaels U17s for 2023 but we have to give huge credit to a fantastic panel of young men and their parents for everything they've done throughout the year to keep this team going. These players are a credit to their families and clubs. A massive thanks to the coaches and mentors throughout the year for their time and commitment with the team, Seamie, Cathal, Brian, Orla and Vinnie.

Looking forward to next season already.

St. Michael's under 15

U15s travelled to Athlone to play a quarter final in difficult conditions on Wednesday evening last 20/9/23 .The lads put in a solid performance throughout but unfortunately came out the wrong side of a 2-11 to 1-6 result. The game was in the balance until the last 10 minutes with the scores 1-8 to 1-5 with our lads competing for every ball, the massive effort put in for the previous 50 minutes began to tell and a physically stronger Athlone team took over around midfield and pulled away outscoring our lads 1-3 to 1 point. The scoreline was harsh and didn't reflect the game but the lads left a wet, windy and cold Athlone with their heads held high. All is not gone for this group of lads with a shield final v Inny Shamrocks to look forward to. No date for this yet.

St. Michaels Under 13

St Michaels v Shandonagh u13 div 2.

Our league part of the championship came to an end this evening with a fantastic display of football against a Shandonagh side who had to dig deep to get a win in a cracking game in Ballycomoyle this evening.

This side has shown steady development and improvement all through the campaign and have some great days ahead.

Up next is a quarter final T.B.C.

Ladies football.

Under 16 football Championship semi Saturday 23/9/23.

Ballycomoyle v Shandonagh.

As I said during the week, this was going to be the match of the weekend and that's the way it turned out.

What a fantastic game of championship football from both sides. From the throw in, it was end to end football with the Ballycomoyle girls playing a fantastic brand of football and kicking fantastic scores. As the referee brought the first half to a end, It was the Ballycomoyle girls that lead by 5 pts.

But the Ballycomoyle girls knew they had to put in huge effort in the second half to hold off a very good Shandonagh side.

As the second half started, it was Shandonagh that started the better, but this Ballycomoyle team never gave up as the referee brought the match to a finish it was the Bal girls who were on the way to a County final winning on a final scoreline of Ballycomoyle 4-11(23pts) Shandonagh 5-07 (22pts). This was a fantastic game of football, all credit to both teams.

A huge congratulations to the girls on fantastic win, also to their management team.

We would like to thank Shandonagh on a fantastic game of football.

Many thanks to our supporters and referee Ken Daly.

Ladies football.

Under 10 Blitz.

Our under 10 girls travel to Clonmellon on Saturday morning last 23/9/23 for a Blitz. Hosted by Delvin St Paul's. The Ballycomoyle girls played 3 matches

and won all 3.

C.F.C.W, Killucan, Delvin/St Paul's.

Many thanks to Delvin/St Paul's for a very well organised Blitz.

Robert COONEY

Castlepollard, Westmeath

The Cooney family and Robert’s partner Alison, want to express our deepest gratitude for the unwavering support and kindness, that our families, neighbours, friends and the people of the numerous communities and sporting organizations, and so many others that have extended to us during the profoundly challenging time of our son's passing.

Losing our beloved son Robert has been an unimaginable tragedy, and it has been the support of individuals and sporting organizations, that has helped us navigate the darkest days of our lives. Your empathy, generosity and acts of kindness have provided us with solace, strength, and a glimmer of hope during this period of profound grief. You picked us up and wrapped us, in your arms, showing untold amounts of comfort and care, this is something that will remain and comfort us for ever more.

We would especially like to mention the following:

1. To our neighbours, family, friends and individuals who called in during the week, your comforting words, presence, was greatly appreciated. Your empathy has eased the burden of our grief.

2. We are deeply grateful for the support provided by Robert’s team mates and sporting clubs and the generous help from individuals, we would like to single out Robert’s close friends that prepared the grave for Robert’s final resting.

3. To the friends and neighbours that gave so generously with the numerous home-cooked meals and food deliveries. These acts of kindness eased the stress and allowed us to focus on healing as a family. To the staff at Castle Varagh for hosting us and Robert’s friends, thank you for your professionalism and efforts.

4. The tributes and cards that we received and the stories told and retold, all in our son's memory, have not only honoured his life but have also given us comfort and a sense of purpose. We would like to especially thank those people, young and old that lined the road on Robert’s return home.

5. The assistance of our friends and neighbours in organizing, erecting the tents, and marshalling the traffic and car park for the removal and the funeral, it was a tremendous relief to us when we were overwhelmed with sorrow.

6. Finally, to the First responders and Cassidy Undertakers for their attention to detail, we are grateful for the care and professionalism that you showed to Robert and our family. To Fr Carley, the Mass readers and singers, no words can convey our thanks and gratitude for the fitting tribute to Robert’s life that you all expressed at the funeral Mass.

We want to emphasize that your support has not only provided us with care and love but has also reminds us that we are not alone in our grief. The outpouring of love and assistance from our community and beyond has touched our hearts in profound ways.

While our pain remains, your kindness has lit our path forward. Once again, thank you for standing with us during this incredibly difficult time. Your compassion has made a world of difference. We look forward to the day when we can express our gratitude in person and continue to remember our son with love and fond memories.

The Month's Mind Mass for Robert will take place in St Feichin's Church, Fore, on the 7th October at 6pm. All Welcome.

Memories are a gift to treasure

Ours of you will last forever

Sunday 17th September 2023

Junior 1 football championship.

It's on a sad note I write this report as our junior men bowed out of the junior 1 football championship on Sunday last 17/9/23 at the semi-final stage.

What a fantastic year the lads have given us we gained promotion in the league. And of course the championship we started round one on 23/6/ 23 of the championship with a game against St.Joseph's played in Ballynacargy Gaa grounds. The Bal lad's coming out on top with a great win against a very strong St Joe's team.

Ballycomoyle 4-08.

St. Joseph's.0-13

Next up was round two against another very strong Kilbeggan team played in the Downs and yet again another huge performance to earn a draw.

Ballycomoyle 2-11

Kilbeggan 2-11.

Next up was St Paul's in Round three of the championship played in Ballynacargy this wasn't one of our best games played in terrible conditions as we lost out to St. Paul's on score line.

Ballycomoyle 0-07.

St. Paul's. 106.

In Round four our opponents were Moate all Whites played out in Shandonagh it was a late late goal from Moate to get a share of spoils.

Ballycomoyle 2-07

Moate all Whites 2-07

In Round five it was Bunbrosna a game we had to win played in Cusack Park in a great game of football it was the Bal lad's who booked themselves into the quarter final place.

Ballycomoyle 1-09

Bunbrosna. 0-11

We moved on to the quarter final on a Monday night.

What proved to be a very sad week for our club on the very sad passing of our number 5.

Robbie Cooney.Rip..

Played out in the Down's against a another very strong team Mullingar shamrocks.

What a fantastic game of championship football after 60 minutes it was level.

And onto extra time another brilliant 20 minutes of football

in the end it was Ballycomoyle who came out on top on a very emotional evening for our club.

After extra time.

Ballycomoyle 1-15

Mullingar shamrocks 1-13.

And on today.

Junior 1 football championship Semi final.

Ballycomoyle v Kilbeggan.

In Rochfortbridge.

Our lads put in fantastic game championship football on Sunday last against the favourites for the junior championship Kilbeggan .

Just before the throw there was a minute silence for the late Maggie Fagan. RIP.

As the match started it was the Ballycomoyle lads who started the best and after 15 minutes the Bal lad's were up by 4. As the halftime whistle went the score line read Ballycomoyle 0-5.

Kilbeggan 0-4.

As the second half got under way there was still nothing between the teams with both teams giving everything to reach a junior football final as Barry Kelly blew the whistle for full time. The score line read Ballycomoyle 1-10

Kilbeggan 0-13.

A draw match and into extra time for a second time this year- 10 minutes a half. This was a huge battle over the next 20 minutes of extra time but unfortunately it wasn't to be our day..

Final result

Ballycomoyle 2-12

Kilbeggan 1-17.

We would like to wish Kilbeggan the very best of luck in the junior football championship final.

Just on a final note we would like to thank our supporters what fantastic people you are, the way you all applauded the team during and after the match. The lads were so thankful for your support all year. To our management thank you so much for your fantastic effort all year..

St Michaels.

St Michaels U13s travelled to Killucan on Friday evening last 8/9/23. Amid torrential thunder showers the lads began the contest and scored the first point of the game. St Michaels had every bit as much possession as Killucan but Killucan managed to score more goals which was the deciding factor in this game. A very positive display with every player showing well and getting some excellent scores. We go again Monday with a game away to Rochfortbridge

See details of Rochfortbridge

Below.

St Michaels.

St Mary's Rochfortbridge v St Michaels u13 div 2.

St Michaels contested this thrilling encounter in poor conditions in Rochfortbridge on Monday evening last 11/9/23

18 players togged out and all played a valuable part but ultimately came off 2nd best.

We cannot heap enough praise on this group of players who have never showed any signs of wavering against stronger opponents throughout this campaign. They are a credit to their parents and their clubs.

Next up is St Paul's in Castletown on Wednesday evening at 6.45pm.

St.Micheals

St Michaels v St Paul's u13 div 2 championship.

St Michaels played out a pulsating encounter against the undefeated St Paul's in Castletown on Wed evening last 13/9/23.

Having lead for most of the game St Paul's pulled away in the final quarter to snatch the victory.

St Michaels played their best football of the year and could be hitting form at the right time.

Congratulations lads on a fantastic game of football.

Next up is Shandonagh on Wednesday evening 20/9/23 in Ballycomoyle at 6.30 pm..

Ladies football.

Underage.

Under 14 girls Division 1 football championship

Ballycomoyle v Athlone.

Unfortunately our under 14 girls championship run came to a end on Sunday evening last 10/9/23 at the Quarter final stage On a very warm evening for football. Athlone got of to the better start but the Ballycomoyle girls did not take to long to get back into the game are were only 2 pts down at half time. Unfortunately our girls were unable to bridge the gap in the second half and it's Athlone that move on to play Garrycastle in the Semi final of the division 1 of the championship.

But let's go back to the Ballycomoyle girls what a fantastic season they had giving so much joy to the their management team their parents, and especially their supporters.Our club would like to thank all the girls parents for bringing the girls to training and matches to the girls management team congratulations for putting in huge effort with the team..

Thanks to Referee John Williams who referee the match.

The results of Split the pot and our club Lotto draw.

Will be in next week's notes.

Sunday 10th September 2023

Our club was plunge into sadness and grief over the last week and half gone by with the passing of two of our club members.

Robbie Cooney. RIP.

Our club sends it deepest sympathy to the Cooney family on the very sad passing of Robbie. Robbie passed away on Wednesday 30/8/23.

Robbie played his football with the Ballycomoyle junior team, training the under 15 St Michaels team, and also sat on the Ballycomoyle executive as Safety Officer of the club. Robbie was the life and soul of our club.

We are missing you so much Robbie. To your loving Dad and mum Patrick and Catherine, Brother, Patrick, Sister Jenny and girlfriend Alison.

We extend our deepest condolences.

Margaret (Maggie) Fagan. RIP

Our club sends it deepest sympathy to the Fagan and Gallagher family's on the very sad passing of Margaret ( Maggie) on Thursday last 7/9/23. She loved her Sport and Ballycomoyle Gaa Club where her son Ciaran plays his football. Maggie was such a kind and loving person. We are going to miss you so much Maggie. To Maggie's loving husband Eugene, son Ciaran, Brother's Eugene, and Darragh, Sisters Jess, Sinead, and Louise.

We send our deepest condolences.

You are now with your son Owen that passed away 9 years ago.

Rest in peace Maggie.

St Michaels under 17 team recorded an impressive win on Monday evening 4/9/23 v Inny Shamrocks in Ballycomoyle. They progress now to the Div 4 Championship semi-final, date and time to be confirmed. Huge thanks to parents and players who responded upon short notice. After a difficult season so far with injuries, this win was very welcome.

Congratulations Lads on a fantastic win.

And to the management team

Brilliant.

Junior men.

Junior 1 football championship quarter final.

Ballycomoyle junior men travelled to the Downs this evening to take on Mullingar shamrocks in the junior 1 football championship quarter final.

For the Ballycomoyle lads coming into this match the lads had lost their best friend their number 5 Robbie Cooney Rip.

That panel of players made a promise to Robbie that they were going to give everything on that pitch for him.

As Robbie's number 5 jersey hung high up on dressing room wall and as the lads left the dressing all you could hear was this is for you Robbie..

Before the match started there was a minute silence for our best friend Robbie.

As the match started there was very little between the teams. After the first 15 minutes- Ballycomoyle 0-02

Shamrocks 0-02 .

In the second 15 minutes of the first half the game bust into life with Bal going into the lead a point up. Shamrocks were dealt a blow with a straight red card in the 21st minute of the first half it was Bal that pointed to go 2 pts up as we were coming to the 30th minute. Mullingar were dealt another blow when they lost their 2nd man with a second yellow and shamrocks were down to 13 but that didn't stop Mullingar shamrocks as they kicked over the final 2pts of the first half to leave the match all square at half time.

As the second half started the Ballycomoyle lads still knew they were in a match as Mullingar Shamrocks to their credit with being down to 13 players still put it right up to the Bal lads and through the whole of the second half there was nothing between the teams as the whistle went for full time.

Both teams could not be separated.

Ballycomoyle 0-11

Mullingar shamrocks 0-11.

We headed for extra time of two 10 minutes halves.

Now shamrocks were back to their 15 players as it was a new game. As you often heard it said you are better of playing 15 against 15 and that was the case for the Bal lads going in at half time in the first half of extra time- Ballycomoyle 0-14

Mullingar shamrocks 0-12.

Into the second half of extra Mullingar shamrocks went on a dangerous attack but this time the ball ended up in the back of the Ballycomoyle net to put Shamrocks up by a point. Now the Bal lads had to go for it and that they did Bal kicked over a Brilliant point to level the game. Going into the the last few minutes of the match it was the Ballycomoyle lads that went on a fantastic attack and what a roar from the crowd as the ball hit the back of the Mullingar shamrocks net. But if wasn't over yet as shamrocks came on the attack again kicking the ball over the to leave only 2 pts between the teams again. But it was the referee that had the final say calling for the ball to signal the game was all over.

Final score.

Ballycomoyle 1-15

Mullingar shamrocks 1-13.

In the mist of the celebrations there was only one name on all the lads minds. We all know that Robbie was there in spirit with the lads right through the match.

To our number 5 player and our Best Friend this is for you Robbie.

This was one great game of championship football.

When the news broke about the sad passing of Robbie it was unbelievable the way the Ballycomoyle member's, supporters, came together for Robbie. And the club would like to thank our fantastic supporters who turned up in hundreds to support the lads to victory..

We would like to thank the Mullingar shamrocks team for a fantastic game of football.

And to referee Ken Gunning on a job well done.

We now play Kilbeggan in the junior 1 Semi-final on Sunday next 17/9/23.

Ladies football.

Ballycomoyle Minor ladies.

Garrycastle were the visitors to Ballycomoyle on Tuesday evening 29/8/23 to take on the home side in the third round of the minor football championship. In the first half of this match there wasn't a lot between both sides but it was the Ballycomoyle ladies that found it easier to get the scores and that had them leading at half time.

In the second half Garrycastle came more into game but this Ballycomoyle minor team are a super football team and it was our ladies that came out on top in another great football championship match.

This is another great win for the minor ladies.

Playing out of Division 2 championship. The minor ladies have now three wins of three.

With wins over

Garrycastle,

St.Marys Rochfortbridge, and Shandonagh.

Many thanks to Garrycastle for a great game of football.

Also a huge thanks to Referee Barry Nea..

Junior Ladies Football.

Goldsmith's girls v Ballycomoyle.

Our junior ladies travelled to Tubberclair on Tuesday evening last 5/9/23 to take on the home side Goldsmith's girls. Just before the throw in there was a minute silence for our club man special and dear friend Robbie Cooney. RIP.

As the game started it was Goldsmith's Girls that started very well but as the first half went on the Bal girls started to come more into the game and finish the first half very well. As going into this game Goldsmith's girls were unbeaten. Unfortunately, the Bal girls were down a lot of players. As the second half started the Ballycomoyle girls really put in a fantastic effort in the second half with great team work and really putting it up to the Goldsmith's girls scoring some fantastic scores.

Unfortunately, the final score line does not do the Bal girls justice.

They gave everything they had out on the pitch in a very warm evening for football.

The management team must have been very proud of their team and the way they played..

Best of luck to the Goldsmith's girls in the rest of the championship.

Our Split the pot draw returns on Saturday night next 16th September and our Lotto draw takes place in Doynes on Thursday 21st September.

Sunday 27th August 2023

Ladies football.

Congratulations to our under 16 ladies team who have reached the semi final of there championship.

Full report below.

Our U16 ladies played away to Delvin St Paul's on Tuesday evening last 22/8/23 in there final championship group game of this campaign. Ballycomoyle were dominant for the entire 60 mins, Some brilliant fielding from our ladies early in first half led to a halftime lead.

Into 2nd half and the same effort and determination from our girls was evident, Some super points from all over the pitch and more goals came, All 19 girls played there part in what was a good victory. Onto the semis we go as we await our opponents

Thanks to all parents and supporters as usual.

Fantastic result girls under 16 football Championship semi final. Also congratulations to our management team.

Junior ladies.

Our junior ladies were due to travel to Tang on evening Friday last 25/8/23 to take on Goldsmith Girls in Round 6 of the the junior ladies football Championship .

As goldsmiths girls could not field.

The refixed match will now take place on Friday evening 1/9/23 in Tang Gaa ground. Going to press

Time and Referee Tbc.

We are sorry for inconvenience caused. Ballycomoyle junior ladies.

Club Lotto.

We held our club Lotto on Thursday night last 24/8/23 in Connie's Bar and lounge Castlepollard for Jackpot €2500. The numbers drawn were as follows.

15, 18, 24, 26.

Unfortunately there was no jackpot winner.

The five €30 winners were as follows.

Louise Farrelly,

Brian Gavigan,

Pat Keane,

Emma Curran,

Kayla & Freya O'Brien.

Congratulations to the lucky 5 winners. Each receiving €30.

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Thursday night 7/9/23 in Doynes Bar and lounge for a new Jackpot of €2600

Many thanks for all your support for our club Lotto draw You can get your Lotto tickets or yearly tickets from any Committee member.

Our Split the pot draw takes place on Saturday night next 2/8/23. You can purchase your your tickets online .

Please see link below.

http//www.ballycomoyle.com/home/split- the- pot .

Your support is so much appreciated.

Mens Junior 1 football championship.

Our junior men travel to Cusack Park, Mullingar today Sunday 27/8/23 take on Bunbrosna in the 5th and final round of the junior 1 football championship as going into this game it was a game we had to win to advance into the Quarter finals. This championship was so tight going into this final round only 2 points separate five teams.

Into the start of this game it was Bunbrosna who started the better getting the first 3pts of the game as our lads settled into the game we were right back into this game and after the first 15 minutes it was all square.Ballycomoyle 0-04.

Bunbrosna 0-04. The Bal lads then got the next score to go into the lead for the first time in the match but it was the Bunbrosna lads that lead as the half time whistle went. Ballycomoyle 0-05.

Bunbrosna 0-08. As the second half started it was the Ballycomoyle lads that struck first with a fantastic goal and the Ballycomoyle lads were right back into the match giving everything they had. And it was point for point going into the last 5 minutes but it was the Ballycomoyle lads that shot over to be the winning point two minutes from the end. To win out on score line of Ballycomoyle 1-09 Bunbrosna 0-11 To advance through to the quarter finals.This was a fantastic game of championship football both teams giving there all. We will now play Mullingar shamrocks in the junior quarter final on Saturday next 2/9/23 in Killucan at 5-30pm. Referee Ken Gunning.

Ballycomoyle Gaa would like to thank Bunbrosna for a find game of football.

And to Michael Gordon the referee for a find game. Thanks Michael.

St Michaels.

Underage fixtures.

Under 15 Division 2 championship.

Tubberclair v St Michaels.

Time: 7pm

Date:30/8/23.

Venue: Tubberclair.

Referee: Cathal Boland .

St Michaels.

Under 13 Division 2 phase 2.

Round 5.

St. Michaels v Shandonagh.

Time. 7pm.

Venue: Ballycomoyle

Date: Friday 1/9/23.

Referee: Ken Daly.

Ladies fixtures.

Tuesday 29-08-23.

Minor LGFA Championship Div 2 Rd 3.

Ballycomoyle vs Garrycastle.

Ref : Barry Nea

Venue: Ballycomoyle

Time : 7pm.

Friday 1st September

Junior championship

Ballycomoyle vs Goldsmiths

In Tang @ 6:45pm

Ref tbc.

Junior men.

Junior 1 football championship.

Quarter final.

Ballycomoyle v Mullingar shamrocks.

Venue: Killucan.

Date: 2/9/23

Time 5 30pm.

Referee: Ken Gunning

Sunday 20th August 2023

Split the pot.

We held our split the pot draw in the Town and Country on Saturday night last 19/8/23.

Congratulations to Tom Lynch. Castlepollard on winning €424.

Congratulations Tom.

Our next split the draw will take place on Saturday night 2/9/23.

Many thanks for your very kind support .

Club Lotto.

Our club Lotto will take place on Thursday night next 24/8/23.

In Connie's Bar and lounge, Castlepollard.

For a Jackpot of €2500.

Please contact any Committee member to buy your tickets or yearly tickets. Remember if you're not in you can't win.

Many thanks to everyone for there continued support for our club Lotto it's very much appreciated.

St Michaels Under 17.

St Michaels U17s travelled to hosts Tang GAA to play Esker Gaels in their last group Div 3 championship game. St Michaels lost the toss and played against the breeze in the first half, and went in at half time behind 1.8 to 1.3. The second half was all Esker Gaels and they ran out to be deserving winners. Plenty of positives with lads working hard throughout. We await other results to determine entry to the shield.

Ladies football.

Minor football championship.

Our minor girls travelled to Shandonagh this evening to take on the home side in the second round of the minor ladies football Championship.

In the first half of this match the Bal girls played lovely football and they went in at half time leading by 4 pts.

Ballycomoyle 3-05

Shandonagh. 1-07

From the throw in of the second half the Ballycomoyle girls took full control of this match. The scoring power of the Ballycomoyle girls was fantastic to see. The Shandonagh backs had no answer to them while the Shandonagh forwards got very hard to get any scores off the Ballycomoyle backs. This was a fantastic team performance from 1 to 15. Congratulations girls.

Final score.

Ballycomoyle 8-12. (36pts)

Shandonagh 3-10. (19pts)

Keep up the good work ye are doing girls. Any team that beats ye they will earn it.

Congratulations to your management team on a job well done.

We like to thank the Shandonagh team for a very sporting game many thanks' girls and best of luck to you in the rest of the minor Championship.

Many thanks to the Referee Ken Daly for a job well done.

St Michaels.

Under 15 championship.

St Michaels Under 15s played

at home to Inny Shamrocks on Wednesday evening last 16/8/23. Unfortunately it wasn't to be our evening. Although the lads fought hard all the way through and couldn't be faulted for effort Inny Shamrocks got a run on them early on in the game and our lads were chasing the match for the remainder of the hour. A game that we will be anxious to park and forget about, the lads will regroup and move on from it safe in the knowledge that there are better days ahead for these lads before the championship is out.

Ladies football.

Junior football championship.

Ballycomoyle v St Paul's/Delvin.

Ballycomoyle ladies played St Paul's/Delvin in Round 5 of the junior football championship at home in Ballycomoyle. This was our ladies fourth match in the championship. As both teams took to the pitch for the warm up the heavy rain started to fall and this was to be the case for the rest of the evening. As the match started St Paul's/Delvin went on the attack getting off to great start with a goal. With Ballycomoyle ladies going on their first attack with a brilliant move up the pitch the ball was finished to the back of the St Paul's/Delvin net. And this was to be the case for most of the first half with both teams cancelling each others scores out but it was the Ballycomoyle ladies that finished the half the better team with another well worked goal. As the first half came to end it was the Ballycomoyle girls who went on top

HT score.

Ballycomoyle 3-03.

St . Paul's/ Delvin. 2-04.

As the second half started it was St.Pauls/Delvin who tagged on the first two points of the second half to level the match again. With the weather going down hill rapidly it was brilliant to see both teams giving everything to win the match. Going into the final minutes it was St Paul's/ Delvin who got the last score of the game to snatch a draw from this match. The Ballycomoyle girls played great football, playing in the middle of storm Betty.

Congratulations to the Ballycomoyle girls and their Management team.

Ye are a super team and as I said before ye will have a big say this year's junior championship

Final score.

Ballycomoyle 6-04.(22pts)

St Paul's/ Delvin. 5-07. (22pts)

A draw match.

Petal cafe.

Castlepollard.

A huge thanks to the Petal Cafe for their support of Split the Pot over the years. Wishing all the staff the very best going forward.

Ladies football.

Under 14 Division 1 football championship.

Our under 14 girls travelled to St Lomans on Thursday evening last 17/8/23. And what a fantastic game of football with early goals putting Lomans into a strong lead but this Ballycomoyle team never gives up and it wasn't long until the Ballycomoyle girls had pulled back the score to 3pts.

Half time Score.

St Lomans 3-05

Ballycomoyle 3-02.

In the second half of the match it started as it finished in the first half both teams matching each other score for score .

It was St Lomans unfortunately that had a point to spare at the final whistle.

But if the Ballycomoyle girls had won this match it would have been no shock.

The Ballycomoyle under 14 girls are a credit to them selves and credit to their management team.

Final score

Ballycomoyle 4-06.(18pts)

St Lomans 3-10 (19pts)

Fixtures this week

Tuesday 22/08/23

U16 LGFA Championship Rd 4.

Delvin /St Paul's vs. Ballycomoyle.

Venue : Clonmellon

Time : 6.30pm

Referee : Paul O Malley.

Friday junior ladies Vs goldsmiths @6:30 venue and ref tbc.

Any Updates will be on Social media.

Men's junior 1 football championship.

Ballycomoyle v Bunbrosna

Date: Sunday 27/8/23.

Venue: Cusack Park, Mullingar.

Time: 1-45 pm.

Referee: Michael Gordon.

Condolences.

The death has occured of Rita (née Gilmurray) CORRIGAN (Knockadoon, Castlepollard, Westmeath)

Our sincere sympathy to her husband Donal, her Son's, daughters, grandchildren, Brother's, Sister's, relatives and friends.

May Rita's gentle soul Rest in Peace. Amen.

We offer our sincere sympathy to the Masterson family Ballymanus, Castlepollard

On the very sad passing of Mary Purvis nee Masterson. On Friday 11/8/23 ,Seattle, USA.

To her husband Jack, Brother's Joe, Larry, Mark, and Christopher.

Sisters, Kathleen, Roisín, and Anna. We send our sincere sympathy. May Mary's gentle soul Rest in Peace. Amen

Sunday 13th August 2023

Club Lotto.

We held our club Lotto draw in Burke's Bar and lounge Coole on Thursday night last 10/8/23 for a Jackpot of €2400. The numbers drawn were 1, 8 ,12, 18.

Unfortunately, there was no jackpot winner.

The 5 winners of €30 were as follows.

1) Grace Carter.

2) Sonya Gaffney.

3) David Brazil.

4) Helen Coyle.

5) Carolann Newman.

Congratulations to the five Lucky winners.

Our next Lotto draw takes place on Thursday night 24/8/23. In Connie's Bar and lounge Castlepollard. For a Jackpot of €2500.

Many thanks for your great support it's very much appreciated.

You can get your tickets or your yearly tickets from any Committee members.

Split the pot.

Our split draw takes on Saturday night next 19/8/23 To buy your tickets see the link below. If you are not in you can win. Many thanks for your very kind support it's very much appreciated.

http://www.ballycomoyle.com/home/split-the-pot

Ballycomoyle Ladies.

Junior football championship.

The Ballycomoyle junior ladies travel to Shandonagh to take on the home side in both teams third game in the championship with both teams winning one and losing one. Just before the start of the match there was a minute silence for a member of the Shandonagh club. This was a great effort form our Bal ladies as they were up against a very strong and more seasoned team in the Shandonagh ladies. Our ladies are on the young side but with more games under their belts this Ballycomoyle team will be a force in ladies Football in Westmeath.

Final Score.

Shandonagh 2-08

Ballycomoyle 0-04.

There is still a long way to go in this year's championship and we would have no doubt they will have a big say in this year's championship.

Well done to the Bal ladies and their management team.

We would like to thank Shandonagh for a very sporting game.

And thanks to Referee Garry Hurley.

Junior men.

Football championship.

Junior 1 football championship.

Our junior 1 team travelled to Shandonagh on Sunday last 6/8/23 to take on Moate in the fourth round of the Junior 1 football championship.

This group is very competitive and our game on Sunday last was no different. From the throw in the Ballycomoyle lads were playing the better football and with 15 min gone in first half Ballycomoyle 0-03 Moate all Whites 0-01 but unfortunately that was our last score in the first half with Moate going in at half time leading on a score line of .

Ballycomoyle 0-03 Moate all Whites 1-06..

The Ballycomoyle lads knew they had to up their game if they were going to get anything from this match and that they did. From the throw in of the second half the lads got right back into game and by the first 15 minutes of the second half the Ballycomoyle lads were on level terms. Moate got their first point in the second half to go a point up but the Bal lads came back getting the next two scores a goal and a point going into the last minute of injury time the Bal lads were up by 3pts. Moate threw everyone up for one last attack unfortunately for the Bal lads it finished up in the back of the net for Moate to snatch a draw.

Final score.

Ballycomoyle 2-07

Moate all whites 2-07.

We play Bunbrosna in our final game of the group in two weeks' time.

Congratulations lads and management team on a great result.

Ladies football.

Underage.

Under 14 championship.

Result:

Ballycomoyle played their second round of the under 14 championship against Goldsmith's girls on Thursday evening last 3/8/23.

The Ballycomoyle girls came up against one of the favourites to win the under 14 championship and what a fantastic game of football this match turned out to be. Ballycomoyle girls and Goldsmith's girls went all out to win this match. The Goldsmith's were very strong in the middle of field in the first half and went in half time leading in this match. As the second half started the Ballycomoyle girls new they had to up their game if they were going to get anything out of this game and what a fantastic second half of football, both teams were giving everything but it was this fantastic Ballycomoyle under 14 girls team push on in the final minutes to win a fantastic game of football .

All credit has to go to both teams for a fantastic game of football.

Final score Ballycomoyle 6-03 21pts Goldsmith's girls 2-12 18pts

Congratulations girls and management team.

Minor Championship Div 2

RD1

Result.

Ballycomoyle 7-11 V St Mary’s Rochfortbridge 0-3

Our girls faced on paper a very tough assignment on Tuesday evening last 8/8/23 against a good St Mary’s Rochfortbridge outfit however from the throw in we were excellent all over the pitch. Our captain Alva mc Cabe gave an exhibition of football throughout goals by Emma Gilchrist and Caoimhe Ginnel along with a long-range goal from Reanna Kennedy put us well ahead at the break and despite losing the very influential Sophia mac Lochlain to the Fleadh gig rig in Mullingar at half time we kept our shape and resolve to run out comfortable winners at full time .

Ava Murphy stepped into the breach to do goals at the last minute and pulled off a super save late on in the game high at the top corner of the net .

This was a brilliant team performance next up Tuesday 15/8 is an away trip to Shandonagh.

Big thank you 1-16 you were all incredible Ballycomoyle abu..

Congratulations girls on a fantastic win from everyone from Ballycomoyle Gaa.

St Michaels Underage.

Congratulations to two of our under 15 players.

Cailim Byrne Ballycomoyle and Dylan Gaffney CFCW.

Who represented St Michaels on Saturday last 12/8/23 when they played for the Westmeath under 14 team down in Bekan, Co Mayo.

A massive congratulations lads.

Both clubs are very proud of the two of ye, a great honour to represent your County.

St Michaels.

Fixtures for the coming week.

St Michaels.

Under 17 Div 3A

Esker Gaels v St Michaels.

Date: Monday 14/8/23

Venue: Tang.

Time: 7pm

Referee: Eoin Jordan

Under 15 Division 2.

St. Michaels v Inny Shamrocks.Date: Wednesday 16/8/23.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time: 7pm

Referee: James Allard.

Under 13 Division 2 phase 2 Round 4.

St.Marys Rochfortbridge v Ballycomoyle.

Date: Friday 18/8/23

Venue: Rochfortbridge.

Time: 7pm.

Referee: Declan Leech.

Ladies fixtures for this week

Minor LGFA

Championship Div 2 Rd 2. Tuesday 15th August.

Shandonagh vs. Ballycomoyle.

Time: 6.30pm

Referee : Ken Daly.

Venue: Shandonagh

U14

Thursday 17th August

St lomans Vs Ballycomoyle

Time: 6.30pm

Venue: St. lomans

Referee: tbc

Junior championship

Friday 18th August

Ballycomoyle Vs Delvin St. Paul’s

Time: 7pm

Venue: Ballycomoyle

Referee: tbc

Sunday 6th August 2023

Mens Junior 1 football championship.

Result . Moate all Whites 2-07

Ballycomoyle 2-07

Full report on match in next week's notes.

Split the pot.

We held our split the pot draw in Comiskeys Bar and lounge on Saturday night last 5/8/23.

Congratulations to Paddy Tierney Castlepollard on winning €334.

Congratulations Paddy.

Many thanks everyone for your fantastic support.

It's very much appreciated.

Lotto.

Our club Lotto draw takes place on Thursday night 10/8/23.The draw will take place in Burke's Bar and lounge, Coole for a Jackpot of €2400.

You can purchase your tickets or yearly tickets from any Committee member.

Your support is very much appreciated.

St. Michaels Under 17

St Michaels Under 17 played Esker Gaels on Monday evening last 31/7/23 in CFCW. Due to injuries and holidays St Michael's just had the 15 players but the whole team put in a serious effort throughout the game. With some fantastic passages of play by St Michael's, the lack of fresh legs available to come in eventually caught up with the lads. A very strong display which the score didn't do justice. Congrats to Esker Gael's for a very sporting match.

St Michaels Under 15.

St Michaels Under 15 team travelled to Athlone to take on a strong Athlone team that would have fancied their chances of collecting the 2 points at home, but a very spirited performance from our lads made sure they came away with a well-deserved point with the game finishing at 2-09 a piece. This was a cagey enough game with both teams feeling like they left the 2 points behind them. St Michael's led 1-3 to 3 points after 25 minutes but 2 sucker punches just before half time left us going in at the break trailing by 2 points. Athlone led for majority of the 2nd half but a brilliant 4th quarter from our lads saw them go a point up 2-09 to 2-08 with 5 minutes to go and were unfortunate not to hang on. On balance a draw was a fair result as both sets of players deserve great credit for what was an entertaining Match that neither set of players were willing to lose.

We would like to wish a speedy recovery to Luke Brady who picked up a bad injury to his hand during the match. We hope to see you back on the playing fields very soon Luke.

U13 div 2 league phase 2

St Michaels v Moate

St Michaels went down to a very strong Moate team in Castletown on Friday evening last 4/8/23.

Some very good performances throughout the field kept the game interesting until the 4th quarter.

Next up away to St Mary's in 2 weeks time.

U16 LGFA Championship Rd3

Ballycomoyle 8-18

Shandonagh 6-03.

We played our 3rd game of the u16 Championship on Tuesday night last 1/8/23 night against a very strong, determined Shandonagh. From the first whistle, our girls went at it hard, playing some lovely fast paced pressing football. Midfield was commanding contesting all Shandonagh kickouts. Our forward line were quick and some very smart thinking led to a halftime score 5-11 / 1-02.

Onto the 2nd half Shandonagh had thought they mastered our approach but quick goals had the lead increase, points from all across the forward line increased our lead, although a comeback from Shandonagh was unlikely they did fire in 3 quick goals, 1 being a penalty, to make the scoreline more presentable. This result puts us firmly in the semi final positions. With fantastic scores from all over pitch left a final score.8-18 / 6-'03. Next up Delvin St Paul's..

Fantastic result girls and management team.

All-Ireland Ladies Finals

We have a voucher for the All Ireland Ladies football finals which take place on the 13th of August.

To hold a draw for these tickets we would appreciate letting us know if you would be interested in adult or U18 tickets.

You can WhatsApp Shaunagh on 0879056195 with your preference of ticket and name to enter the draw.

Thank you.

Hello everyone.

If there is any paid up Adult members that are not on the WhatsApp members group.

Would ye mind contacting.

Shaunna Briody 085-818-7152. or

Maria Higgins 087-9161391

And the ladies will join ye to the WhatsApp members group

Many thanks Ballycomoyle gaa.

Fléadh

As we all know the All-Ireland Fléadh is returning to Mullingar this year, commencing on Sunday August 6th.

Scór na hIarmhí have a slot on the Gig Rig on Tuesday August 8th at 9pm. A group of over 100 singers, musicians and dancers from a number of our Westmeath GAA clubs will entertain the crowd. Ballycomoyle will be represented by singers and musicians and by three of our Set Dancing teams.

We wish the best of luck to the performers on the Gig Rig on Tuesday and we also wish the very best to the two Set Dancing teams, representing Clann Lir CCÉ in the competitions at the end of the week. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh!.

Ladies fixtures.

Tuesday 8th august

Minor LGFA championship Rd1.

Ballycomoyle vs St Mary's Rochfortbridge

Time 7pm

Ref John Williams

Venue Ballycomoyle

Thursday 10th

Junior championship Round 3.

Shandonagh Vs Ballycomoyle in Shandonagh @7pm ref Garry Hurley.

Condolences.

We send our sincere sympathy to the Gorman family killucan and late of Coole on the very sad passing of Mark.

And to the O'Growney family Moylough, Dromone, Oldcastle. On the very sad passing of Rory.

And to the Mahon family. Loughcrew, Dromone, Oldcastle.

On the very sad passing of Gerry.

May Mark, Rory, and Gerry gentle souls rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday 30th July 2023

Split the pot.

We held our split the pot Draw in Bartleys of Drumcree on Sunday night last.23/7/23.

Congratulations to Noel Morgan. Castlepollard on winning €220.

Well done Noel.

Our next Split pot draw takes place on week ending the 5 /6/8/23. Many thanks for your support it's very much appreciated by our club.

Club Lotto results.

We held our club lotto draw on Thursday night last 27/7/23 in Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a Jackpot of €2300. The numbers drawn were as follows.

5; 15; 19; 26.

Unfortunately, there was jackpot winner.

The Five lucky winners of €30 each were as follows.

Ella Nea.

Corolla O'Brien.

Paddy Ivory.

Laura Owens.

Jenny and James.

Congratulations to the 5 lucky winners each receiving €30 each.

Our next Draw will take place on Thursday night 10/8/23 in Burke's Bar and lounge Coole. For a Jackpot of €2400.

Many thanks for your kind support it's very much appreciated.

Junior ladies Football.

Our junior ladies took on Athlone in the third round of the junior ladies football Championship on Friday evening last 28/7/23.This was Ballycomoyle ladies only 2nd Round in the championship as they had a bye in the first round. After having a fantastic result over Cill Oige a week ago our ladies knew they were going to have a tough time with one of the favourites to win the junior championship.

And this is the way it turned out to be but Athlone had to fight for every score they got. Going in at half time the Bal ladies would have a been disappointed not to be level at half time but it was Athlone that went in at half time leading by 4pts. In the second half the Ballycomoyle ladies gave everything making Athlone fight for every score and the Ballycomoyle ladies getting great scores themselves. Athlone left Ballycomoyle with the 2pts.

Ballycomoyle ladies will have a big say in who wins the junior championship this year.

To the Ballycomoyle ladies team and management team well done keep up the good work.

Many thanks to Athlone for a very sporting game. Also, a big thanks to referee Ken Daly.

And to the the Ballycomoyle ladies for all the lovely refreshments at half time in the match.

St Michaels.

St Michaels u15s played away to St Lomans in the second round of the championship on Monday, July 24th. The teams were evenly matched with the lead changing hands on a number of occasions with Lomans ending the first half leading by 2 points. St Michaels started strongly in the second half with a couple of early goals giving them the lead which they would hold to the final whistle. There were steady and assured performances by St Michaels from defence through to the forwards. Final score St Lomans 4-8 St Michaels 5-8.

Congratulations lads and management team on a fantastic win.

Collinstown/Fore Community Games.

Hard luck to our two fantastic teams who lost in their semi-finals against two very strong Kilkenny sides!! There was only a margin of 4 points between both teams and their opposition when the final whistle was blown!! Their performances were outstanding and they gave it their all!! We would like to congratulate both teams on their incredible achievements with the camogie and hurling and also thank them for bringing us all on this amazing journey with them!! We have cherished every second of watching you play and cheering you on!! We're all sad that it has come to an end but the memories will last a lifetime!! Massive well done again to our camogie and hurling team and their wonderful management for all their dedication and hard work.

Congratulations,

Louise.

A massive congratulations to our very own Louise Farrelly on winning the 2 all Ireland football tickets in the Ringtown draw. Many Congratulations Louise.

Hope you had a fantastic day.

Congratulations Maria.

All club members were included in the draw for the all Ireland football tickets. The lucky winner was Maria Higgins. Congratulations Maria hope you had a fantastic day.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to Ally Murphy and Kevin McCabe who got Married on Friday last 28 /7/23 in St Feichins church Fore.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs McCabe.

St. Michaels Fixtures .

Division 3 A. Round 3.

St Michaels v New Forest

Under 17.

Date: Monday 31/7/23.

Venue: C.F.C.W.

Time: 7pm.

Referee: Michael Gordon.

Division 2 Round 3.

Athlone v St Michaels.

Un15 .

Date.Wednesday 2/8/23.

Venue: Pairc Ciarain.

Time: 7pm.

Referee: Enda Kelly.

Division 2 phase 2.

St Michaels v Moate

Under 13.

Date: Friday 4/8/23.

Venue: C.F.C.W.

Time: 7pm.

Referee: Eoin Cawley.

Division 2.Section B Round 3.

St.Micheals v Mullingar Shamrock's.

Under 19.

Date: Thursday 3/8/23.

Venue.C.F.C.W.

Time.7-30.

Referee: Derek Heffernan.

Ladies Underage Fixtures.

Under 16 football championship

Ballycomoyle v Shandonagh.

Time:6-30.

Venue: Ballycomoyle

Date: Tuesday 1/8/23.

Referee: John Williams.

Under 14 championship.

Ballycomoyle v Goldsmiths.

Time:7pm.

Date Thursday 3/8/23

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Referee: TBC.

Junior men football championship.

Ballycomoyle v Moate.

Venue: Shandonagh.

Time: 3-30pm

Date: Sunday: 6/8/23.

Referee: Ken Gunning.

Note. All ticket.

Sunday 23rd July 2023

Club Lotto

Our club Lotto Draw takes place on Thursday night 27 /7 /23 in Farrellys, Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a Jackpot of €2300. You can purchase tickets or yearly tickets from any Committee member.

Remember if you're not in the draw you can't win. So, get your tickets today. Best of luck everyone.

Junior Ladies.

Our junior ladies travelled the long journey to Castledaly on Friday evening last to take on Cill Oige. It was the ladies first match in this year's junior championship. And what a start it was for the Bal ladies.

Going in at half time Cill Oige were in front leading on a score of Cill Oige 1- 05 Ballycomoyle ladies 1-02. In fairness the way the first half went the Bal ladies would have been disappointed not to be at least level playing some great football in that first half.

In the second half the Bal ladies continued playing great football and really took control of the half. The Cill Oige side had no answer to the Bal ladies with great scores taken with the Bal ladies out scoring Cill Oige 4-05 to 1-02 in the second half.

Final Score.

Cill Oige 2-07

Ballycomoyle 5-07.

Congratulations ladies and management team on a fantastic result.

We would like to thank Cill Oige for a great match. Also to the referee for a job well done.

Our ladies move on to their next match this weekend.

Junior men.

Junior 1 football championship .

Ballycomoyle junior men travelled to Ballynacargy on Saturday last to take on St Paul's in round 3 of the junior football championship. As I said in the preview to this match there's no easy match in this junior championship and so it proved on Saturday.

From the throw in this match was always going to be a tight affair and that's how it worked out, weather conditions made it very hard to control the ball but it was St Paul's who went in at half time leading on score of St. Pauls 1- 05 Ballycomoyle 0-03.With the rain getting heavier during half time break under foot conditions were getting worse. It was going to be hard to get the scores we needed to get back into and so it played out. Ballycomoyle outscored St. Pauls in the second half 4pts to 1 but unfortunately it wasn't enough.

Final score St.Pauls 1-06 Ballycomoyle 0-07..

All Ireland hurling tickets.

We carried out the draw for the hurling final tickets and the lucky winner is Michael Lynch of Ballycomoyle, well done Michael and enjoy the day.

Collinstown/Fore Community

Games.

Saturday 15/7/2023.

What a game of hurling against a very strong Offaly team!! Such an incredible group of talented young hurlers we have. They left absolutely nothing on the pitch!! Well done today to our boys and their coaches "Gary Nolan, Brian Conaty and Deirdre Devine" on your fantastic win in the Leinster quarter finals. We are all bursting with pride and wish you all the best in your Leinster semi-final! Also, a big thank you to Carmel from Day Break in Collinstown for sponsoring the half time drinks for our boys today! Very kind of you Carmel and greatly appreciated by all.

Collinstown/Fore.

Community Games

What an amazing performance put in by our Under 14 camogie team on Sunday evening last 16/7/23 against a tough Offaly side!! Despite the wind and rain, nothing could deter these incredible group of girls. We cannot put into words how proud we all are of you!! Massive well done to our girls and their coaches "Kara Kavanagh, Christopher Murtagh, Orla Gallagher and Aoife Higgins". Best of luck to our camogie team and management in the Leinster semi-finals!!

Ladies football.

Our under 16 girls played there first round of the championship at home to Killbeggan Shamrock's on Tuesday last .18/7/23 .

What a fantastic start to the championship for the girls. As our girls were completely on top from start to finish..

With the Ballycomoyle girls running out easy winners.

Congratulations girl's and management team.

Next game

U16 Tuesday round 2 championship

Athlone Vs Ballycomoyle

In Athlone @6:30pm

U12 ladies

Best of luck to our U12 girls who are taking part in gogames vs Shandonagh this Tuesday 25th in Shandonagh Gaa pitch.

St.Michaels.

Under 15 match between St Micheals v St Lomans will take place.

Monday evening 24/7/23.

Time. 6-15.

Venue: St. Lomans

Gaa ground s.Report in next weeks notes.

Gaelic for Mother's and Others.

Training every Wednesday evening from 8-9 in Castlepollard Community College Pitch. All new members are very welcome.

Sympathy.

The Death has occurred of Tomas (Tommy) Doran. Kinturk, Castlepollard, Co, Westmeath. Peacefully at his home. Surrounded by his loving family.

For further details.

Go to Rip/ Westmeath for funeral arrangements.

May Tommy soul rest in peace. Amen.

The death has occured of Elizabeth (Betty) (née Williams) McGrath (Fennor, Collinstown, Westmeath)

Ballycomoyle Gaa.

Our sincere Sympathy to Son's James, Tommy, Sean, Willie, Michael, Hughie, Gerard.

Daughters, Ann, and Mary.

On the very sad passing of their lovely mother Betty.

May Betty's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Amen..

Sunday 16th July 2023

Our club lotto.

We held our club lotto draw last night 13/7/23 in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown for a Jackpot of €2200.

The numbers drawn were.

5, 8, 21, 22,.

Unfortunately, there was no jackpot winner.

5 prizes of €30 were as follows.

1) Pat Burke.

2) Pat Keane .

3) Sean Fitzsimons.

4) Michael McCormack .

5). Josh McLoughlin.

Congratulations to the five lucky winners each receiving €30 each

Our next Draw will take place on Thursday night 27/7/23 in Farrellys Bar and lounge Castlepollard. For a Jackpot of €2300. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Remember.Lotto tickets are €2 each or you can purchase your yearly ticket for €50. Contact any Committee member.

Split the pot.

Our Split draw takes place on Saturday night next 22/7/23.

Play on line.

http://www.ballycomoyle.com/home/-the-pot.

Mens Junior football championship.

Junior football championship

Junior B football championship. Round 4.

Killbeggan v Ballycomoyle.

Date: Tuesday 18/7/2023.

Venue: Killbeggan.

Time: 7-30pm

Referee: Michael Moran.

Junior 1 football championship. Round 3.

Ballycomoyle v St Paul's.

Date: Saturday 22/7/2023.

Time: 5-15pm.

Venue: Ballynacargy.

Referee: Michael Gordon.

Ladies Fixtures for the coming week.

U16 Tuesday 18th first round championship home game @6:30

Ballycomoyle vs Kilbeggan shamrocks.

Referee: John Williams.

Junior ladies challenge

Tuesday 18th @8pm vs Ballymachugh.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Thursday 20th first round division 1 championship

U14 vs Garrycastle in Garrycastle

Friday 21st

First round championship Junior ladies vs Cill Óige

Venue TBC.

Best of luck to all ladies' teams in their respective championship matches.

St.Micheals. Fixtures for the coming week.

Under 17 football championship. Division 3 A.

Round 2.

Delvin/St Paul's v St Michael's.

Time.7pm

Date: Monday 17/7/2023

Venue: Clonmellon.

Referee: James Allard.

Under 15 football championship division 2.

Round 2.

St Lomans B V St Michaels.

Time: 7pm.

Venue: Lakepoint.

Date: Wednesday:19/7/2023.

Referee: Barry Kelly.

Under 13 football championship.

Coralstown/Kinnegad v St Michaels.

Time: 7pm.

Date: Friday 21/7/2023

Venue: Kinnegad.

Referee: Derek Heffernan.

Please note any changes in fixtures will be updated on our social media platform.

Gaelic for Mother's and Others.

Training every Wednesday evening from 8-9 in Castlepollard Community College Pitch. All new members are very welcome.

St. Micheals N.S Fundraising.

A huge crowd gather in Castletown-Finea Gaa pitch on Thursday evening last 13/7/2023 For the long-awaited clash between Ballycomoyle Gaelic for

Mother's and Others V Ballycomoyle junior ladies .

And this match did not disappoint as it was Mother's and Others that was the better team in the first half so much so that the mother's and outhers team had to give half their team to the junior ladies to even the sides for the second half. The referee could have used his yellow and red cards a bit more. We would like to congratulate both teams for a fantastic evening of entertainment. We would like to thank everyone for their very kind donations towards St Michaels N/S Fundraiser. Your support was very much appreciated.

Sunday 9th July 2023

Split the pot.

Our Split the pot draw took place on Saturday night last the 8/7/2023.

The winner was John Montgomrey c/o Burkes Bar Coole.

John received €320.

Congratulations John.

Club Lotto.

We hold our next lotto draw on Thursday night next 13/7/2023 in the Lough Lene Inn

Collinstown for a Jackpot of €2200.

You can purchase your lotto tickets or yearly tickets from any Committee member.

We appreciate your support for our club lotto draw .

Junior 1 Football .

Ballycomoyle v Killbeggan.

As we thought this was to be the game of the weekend and so it worked out.On a fantastic day for football our junior men's team made their way to the Downs on Saturday last 8/7/2023 üto take on Killbeggan in the second round of the Junior 1 Football championship.With both teams coming into this game on full points from the first game. This Killbeggan team was relegated from intermediate last year so we knew Killbeggan would be a good side.As the referee Michael Gordon got the match under way. Ballycomoyle were the first team to register a score with a point and by the first 15 minutes were over Ballycomoyle were playing great football and leading by 1-02 to Killbeggan 0-01 and by the end of the last 15 minutes this first half Killbeggan had got the upper hand going in at half time. Ballycomoyle 1-02 Killbeggan 2-06. As the second half started the Ballycomoyle lads started the second half as they did in in the first 15 minutes getting the first score of the the second half and playing lovely football and by the end of the third quarter Ballycomoyle were right back in this match Ballycomoyle 1-05 Killbeggan 2-09 you could see the Ballycomoyle lads were playing great football and the lads put in fantastic last 15

Minutes leaving Killbeggan holding on for dear life for a draw.

Final score here in the Downs

Ballycomoyle 2-11 Killbeggan 2-11

This was a fine game of football played in great spirit of the game. A huge thanks to the The Downs club for having their pitch in perfect condition for the match and to Referee Micheal Gordon and all his match officials for a job well done.

We now move on to our third match in the championship in two weeks time.

Junior B Football Championship.

Old rivals Ballycomoyle and CFCW face outher in Tuesday evening's junior B Football Championship. In the first half Ballycomoyle kick over the first 5pts with CFCW kicking over the next 3. Ballycomoyle went on the attack again with the ball finishing up in the back of the CFCW net. CFCW kick over the next point. But Ballycomoyle finished the strongest scoring a further 3pts. Half time score.

Ballycomoyle 1-08

CFCW 0-04

In the second half CFCW started the better scoring 1-03

Mid way through the second half the score line was Ballycomoyle 1-08 CFCW 1-07

Ballycomoyle kick over the next point to go 2pts up but it was CFCW who got the next 2pts to level the match both teams trade the remaining scorers in final 10 mins To leave the final score Ballycomoyle 1-12

CFCW 1-12 .

St Michaels.

St Michaels under 15s having recently won the Division 3 league title played Lilliput Gaels in the first round of the u15 Division 2 championship in Castletown last Wednesday, July 5th. After an even first quarter a strong Lilliput team finished the first half well to lead by 7 points at half time. St Michaels started strongly in the 2nd half to reduce that lead to 4 points. Howevet despite strong performances all over the field by St Michaels, Lilliput who played in Division 1 of the league were on top for the last 20 minutes to win on a scoreline of St Michaels 1-8 Lilliput Gaels 4-13.

St. Michael's

U13 div 2 round 1 league phase 2.

St Michaels v Milmore Gaels.

St Michaels u13s hosted Milmore Gales in Ballycomoyle on Friday evening 7th July.

Near perfect conditions for football seen Millmore proved too strong for the home side in a match played in good spirits with excellent skills displayed from both sides. St Michaels worked tirelessly for the entire contest and never gave up despite being on the back foot for most of the game.. quick a

Fixture

U16 LGFA

Challenge match Tuesday 11th July.

Oldcastle u16s vs Ballycomoyle U16s

Ref Orla Tuite

Venue Millbrook.

Time 7pm

Gaelic for Mother's and Others.

Gaelic for Mother's and Others

training every Wednesday evening from 8-9pm in the Castlepollard community college pitch. New members are always very welcome.

Congratulations èe

Congratulations to

Caoimhe Ginnell who Celebrated her 14th Birthday reasonly Happy Birthday Caoimhe hope you had a fantastic day.

We at Ballycomoyle Gaa

would like congratulate the Lough Lene Gaels set Dancers

on there fantastic achievement Congratulations girl's and mentors.

Lough Lene Gaels set Dancers.

Huge Congratulations to all our Set Dancers. You did us and yourselves proud today. We have our U12A🥇ladies set and O18 🥇set through to the All Ireland Fleadh. Congratulations to our U12B 🥉and 12 -15🥉 group who came third. To our fantastic mixed set who danced in their first ever Leinster Fleadh you were amazing well done. ALL IRELAND Fleadh here we come...#hup.

Fixture.

U16 LGFA

Challenge match Tuesday 11th July.

Oldcastle u16s vs Ballycomoyle U16s

Ref Orla Tuite

Venue Millbrook.

Time 7pm5.

Sunday 2nd July 2023

Fixtures.

For the coming week.

J.B.F.C.

Ballycomoyle v C.F.C.W.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time 7:30 pm

Date Tuesday 4/ 7/23

Referee: Derek Heffernan.

Junior 1 F.C.

Ballycomoyle v Killbeggan.

Venue: The Downs.

Time: 5-15 pm

Date: Saturday: 8/7/23.

Referee. Michael Gordon.

Ladies Fixtures.

Minor.Football.Championship

Division 2.

Ballycomoyle v St.Marys R/bridge.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time: 6-30.

Date: Tuesday 4/7/23.

Referee: TBD.

Under 14 Championship.

Division 1.

Ballycomoyle v Athlone.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time: 7 pm

Date: Thursday 6/7/23.

Referee. TBD.

St Micheals. Fixtures.

Under 17. Football Championship.

Division 3.

St. Michaels v Multyfarnham.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Time: 7pm.

Date: Monday 3/7/23.

Referee. Michael Gordon.

Under 15 Football Championship.

St. Micheals v Lilliput Gaels.

Venue: C.F.C.W.

Time: 7pm.

Date: Wednesday 5/7/23.

Referee: Declan Leech.

Under 13.Phase 2.

Division 2.

St. Michaels v Millmore Gaels.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time.7pm.

Date: Friday 7/7/23.

Referee.Eoin Cawley.

Club Lotto.

We held our club lotto draw on Thursday night last 29/6 2023 in the Town and Country Bar and lounge Castlepollard for a Jackpot of €2100.

The numbers were.

4, 14, 20, 28.

No Jackpot winner.

The 5 lucky winners of €30 were as follows.

David Nolan,

Iarla Thompson,

Pat Keane,

Eric Fitzpatrick,

Feichin Hannon,

Congratulations to the 5 lucky winners.Our next club lotto draw takes place on Thursday night 13/7/23 in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown for a Jackpot of €2200. You can get your tickets or yearly tickets from any Committee member.

Split pot.

Our Split draw takes on Saturday night next 8/7/23.

Féile 2023.

Unfortunately our fantastic run in Féile 23 came to a end on Saturday last 1/7/23.

What a fantastic year for the Féile girls. To get to the Semi final of the Cup in Regional Féile was just a fantastic performance. Look girls as a football club we are very proud of ye on what ye have achieved over the past number of Months .To the management team who put so much time with the girls many congratulations on a brilliant Féile. And most of all the Parents who was always there bring the girls to training, matches, and supporting the girls at all their games.We as club thank ye all so much.

Ballycomoyle ABU.

Ladies football.

Congratulations

A Huge Congratulations to one our under 14 girls.

Hannah Burke who won gold recently in the long puck at the Westmeath Community Games finals 🥇 representing Coole/ Whitehall .

Fantastic achievement Hannah. We as a club are very proud of you.

Congratulations also to your very proud parents. Hannah.

St Michaels under 13

Our under 13 St Michael's team travelled to St Mary's of Granard on Sunday evening last for a under 13 Challenge.

St Micheals would like to thank the St Mary's club for a great match and there very kind Hospitality towards them.

We would like to wish St Mary's of Granard and our own under 13 St Michaels team .

The very best of luck in there own respective Championships in the coming weeks.

Sunday 25th June 2023

Junior football championship.

Date: Friday 23/6/23

Ballycomoyle made the trip to Ballynacargy on friday evening last to take on a very strong St Joseph's team that have been playing very good football all season winning the Division 4 final only few weeks ago.

The Ballycomoyle lads new they were going have to be at there very best to get anything from this match. From the throw in both teams were up for it with St Joseph's kicking over the first point of the match. But Ballycomoyle answer back with a goal to put Ballycomoyle into the lead.

The Ballycomoyle lads pushed on playing Brilliant football to lead at half time on a score line.

Ballycomoyle 4-02 St Joseph's 0-06. Into the second half St Joseph's kick over the first 3pts to reduce the margin to 5pts but Ballycomoyle answer back with 2pts of there own. There were some fine scores taken by both sides in the remaining 15 minutes of this game . But it was the Ballycomoyle lads that deservedly went home with the 2pts in bag. On a final score line .

Ballycomoyle: 4-08.

St. Joseph's: 0-13

We would like to thank St Joseph's for a very sporting game of football. No doubt ye will be there in the knock out stages of the championship .

A huge congratulations to the Ballycomoyle lads ye played outstanding football right through the match well done to ye all.

To Management team. Congratulations lads well done.

Also to the team of officials for a job well done.

Also to Ballynacargy gaa well done ye had your pitch in perfect condition.

We now look forward to our next championship match in two weeks time against Kilbeggan.

Split the pot.

Unfortunately there was no Split the pot last weekend. We will return with our draw on Saturday night 8/7/23. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Lotto.

Our club lotto draw takes place on Thursday night next 29th in the Town and Country Bar and lounge, Castlepollard for a Jackpot of €2100.

You can purchase your tickets or yearly tickets from anyone of our committee members .

Remember if your not in you can't win. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Brian and Elaine.

Congratulations to one of junior men's team Brian Caffery who got married over last weekend to Elaine Plunket.

We wish Brian and Elaine every Happiness in there married life together.

Congratulations to Pat and Susan Coyle who completed the JFK 50 Mile Challenge. Fantastic achievement.

Again Congratulations Pat and Susan.

Congratulations to Lough lane gaels Camoige Féile team on winning the Division 2 Final on Saturday last. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Sunday June 18th 2023

Club Lotto.

We held our club lotto draw on Thursday night last 15/6/23 in the Abbey House Fore, for a

jackpot of €2000 .

The 4 numbers drawn were as follows, 16, 18, 23, 27.

Unfortunately, there was no jackpot winner.

The 5 Lucky winners of €30 were as follows

Martin Fagan,

Evan, Clodagh, and Sean Gallagher,

Ita Halpin,

Stuart O'Connell,

Evan, Clodagh, and Sean Gallagher.

Congratulations to the 5 lucky

winners each receiving €30.

Our next Lotto Draw will take place on Thursday night 29/6/2023 in the Town and Country, Castlepollard, for a Jackpot of €2100.

Please don't forget you can purchase your tickets or your yearly tickets from any Committee member.

If you're not in you can't win. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Split the pot.

Our Split draw takes on a Saturday night next 24/6/2023

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Junior men.

A Busy week ahead for our junior men..

JBFC.

Milltown v Ballycomoyle.

Date: Tuesday 20/6/2023

Venue : Milltown.

Time: 7-30pm

Referee: Michael Gordon.

Junior one Football Championship.

Ballycomoyle v St Joseph's

Venue: Ballyncargy.

Time: 7-30pm

Date: Friday 23/6/2023.

Referee: Ken Gunning.

Ladies

Underage.

We held a under under 8 and 10 girls Blitz on Saturday morning last 18/6/2023. This was a very well organised event.The Cheif organisers of event has to be complimented on all their hard work. We would like to thank the following clubs for making the day such a fantastic success. Mullingar Shamrock's, The Downs, St. Pauls/Delvin, Multyfarnham, CFCW, Bunbrosna and of course Ballycomoyle.

To everybody who helped out in any way we thank you.

Congratulations to Castlepollard on winning the ACHL Division 1 Final.

Well done lads.

Congratulations.

We would like thank all our Stewards who worked so hard all day on Saturday last

10/6/23 to keep people safe on the JFK 50 Mile Challenge

your help was so much appreciated.

Junior B football championship Result.

Ballycomoyle 2-13.

Ballynacargy 3-15.

Congratulations to both teams

on a fine game of football.

Ballycomoyle Mum and Daughter complete Moylough JFK 50 Mile Challenge.

A special Congratulations to our own Ann Dermody and her daughter Aisling on completing the JFK 50 Mile Challenge yesterday .

What fantastic people who do the walk whether it be 1 or 50 Mile to raise much needed funds for Cancer Facilities.

Again, Congratulations Ann and Aisling. Fantastic achievement

Sunday June 11th 2023

Junior Men Results.

ACFL Division 7

Ballycomoyle 3-11.

Ballymore 2-16.

ACFL Division 6. Final.

Ballycomoyle 2-05

Mullingar shamrocks. 2-11.

Ladies

Underage

Under 14

Result: Moate 3- 08

Ballycomoyle 5-13

Venue: Hogan Park, Moate.

Our under 14 girls made the long journey to Moate this evening Thursday 8/6/2023 to take on the home side.

On a lovely evening for football the girls took on a very strong Moate team. In an excellent first half of football both sides traded fantastic scores. Going in at half time the Ballycomoyle girls held a slender lead. Moate 3-03 Ballycomoyle 3-07.

In the second half the Bal girls still playing fantastic football started to move that little further ahead a lead that the girls were never going to lose

to the final whistle winning out on score line of Moate 3-08 Ballycomoyle 5- 13.

This is a fantastic under 14 girls' team. And they are a credit to their management team

As the season progresses this team is getting better.

We would like to thank the Moate team for a great match.

And to the Referee Cathal Boland many thanks.

Split the pot.

We held our Split pot draw on Saturday night last 10/6/2023.

Congratulations to Amanda Forde on winning €402.

Our next draw will take place on Saturday night 24/6/2023.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Lotto.

Our club lotto draw will take place on Thursday night next 15/6/ 2023 in the Abbey House Fore for a jackpot of €2000.

You can get your tickets or yearly tickets now from any committee member.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Birthday Celebration

Congratulations to Johnny Farrelly who celebrated a big Birthday recently.

Ballycomoyle. Mum and Daughter complete

Moylough JFK 50 Mile Challenge.

A special Congratulations to our own Ann Dermody and her daughter Aisling on completing the JFK 50 Mile Challenge on Saturday last 10/6/2023

What fantastic people who do the walk whether it be 1 or 50 Mile to raise much needed funds for Cancer Facilities.

Again, Congratulations Ann and Aisling. Fantastic achievement .

Sunday June 4th 2023

Our Club Lotto.

We held our club lotto draw on Thursday night last 1/6/2023 in Halpins Bar and lounge Fore.

For a Jackpot of €1900

The 4 numbers drawn were 4- 8- 26- 27.

There was no jackpot winner.

The five Lucky winners of €30

were as follows

Melissa Fivey.

Hughie Reynolds.

Billy Gilligan.

Sean Gallagher.

James & Emma Andrews.

Congratulations to the five

lucky winners on receiving €30 each.

Our next draw will take place on Thursday 15/6/2023 in the Abbey House Fore for a jackpot of €2000.

Your support for our lotto is very much appreciated.

You can get your tickets or yearly tickets from any Committee member .

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot takes place on Saturday night next 10/6/2023.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Junior men.

ACFL.Div. 7

Ballycomoyle v Ballymore

Date: Tuesday 6/6/2023.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time: 7-30 pm.

Referee: James McGrath.

ACFL. Division 6. Final.

Ballycomoyle v Mullingar Shamrock's.

Date: Friday 9/6/2023

Venue: Cusack park.

Time: 7-30.

Referee: Ken Gunning .

Stand By Referee: Paul McCaughey.

Linesman: James Allard.

Note: Ballycomoyle are now promoted to ACFL Division 5.

For 2024.

Junior B Football Championship.

Ballycomoyle v Ballyncargy.

Date: Monday 12/6/2023

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Time: 7pm.

Referee: Michael Gordon..

Please note.

Our Junior Division 6 team takes on Mullingar shamrocks .

In the ACFL Division 6 Final.

On Friday evening next the 9/6/2023 in Cusack Park.

Your support for the lads would be greatly appreciated.

Ladies.

Under 14 girls.

Ballycomoyle under 14 girls keep their 100% record intact.

Athlone were the visitors when they took on the home side Ballycomoyle. On a very warm evening for football this game proved to be Ballycomoyle girls toughest test yet in the league . Athlone going in at half time leading by 3 points.

In the second half the Ballycomoyle girls started to get their game going with fine football throughout the pitch and shooting fine scores it was a testing match for the girls. With the Ballycomoyle girls coming out on top at the end on a score line of Ballycomoyle 7-10

Athlone 6-03.

Congratulations girls on great win and also to their management team.

We like to thank Athlone for the match.

And to the Referee John Williams.

Our next match up for the under 14 girls is away match v Moate on Thursday evening next 8/6/2023. Keep an eye out for further information on social media.

Walkathon fundraiser.

Full Report to follow next week.

Help Needed

The JFK 50 Mile Walk takes place next Saturday 10/6 /2023. Seamus Maxwell was talking to me today from the JFK committee to see if we can help steward the walk.

From Ballycomoyle to Fore anywhere there would be junction. This is truly amazing event. We have always steward this event from the first year started. So, if you can help in any way. It would be very much appreciated. You can message us through Facebook.

Many thanks for Reading..

Sunday May 28th 2023

Ballycomoyle Walkathon Fundraiser..

Full Report to follow next week.

Lotto.

We hold our club lotto draw on Thursday night next 1/6/2023.

In Halpins Bar and lounge, Fore.

For a jackpot of €1900.You can purchase tickets from any committee member or you can purchase our yearly tickets from any committee member at a cost of €50 for the year.

Your support is greatly appreciated .

Split the pot.

Our Split the pot draw will resume on Saturday night the 10/6/2025.

We are very sorry for any inconveniences caused.

Junior Men.

ACFL. Division 7. Result.

Our Division 7 team played at home to a very strong Tyrrellspass side on Tuesday evening last 23/5/2023. On a fantastic evening for football.

And that's what we got in a great scoring first half our lads going in at half time.

Ballycomoyle 0-09

Tyrrellspass 2 -5.

In the second half our lads played great football kicking some fantastic points. The point taking was fantastic to watch especially from the Ballycomoyle lads.

Final score. Ballycomoyle 1-21

Tyrrellspass 4-9..

St Michaels.

Under 15. Champions.

Congratulations to a fantastic team and Management team.

Under 15 Div 3 🏆 Champions for 2023.

Tuesday 23/5 2023.

St. Michaels u15s won the Div 3 league final against a very good Inny Shamrocks side in Ballynacargy last night. Our lads would have come into the game very much as underdogs after losing by 12 points to the same opposition less than 3 weeks ago. The lads were determined to make up for that defeat right from the off and in what was an entertaining 1st half the 2 teams went to half time 4 points apiece, with St. Michael's having most of the play but just not converting their chances. After the turnaround St. Michaels took over with Jamie Ó Neill getting 1-1 in quick succession to put our lads in the driving seat and they never looked back after that. While there were some superb individual performances a mention has to go to the goal keepers on both teams who at several times during the game kept their respective teams in the contest. Final score on the evening

St Michael’s 2-7

Inny Shamrocks 0-7.

St Michaels.

Shandonagh v St Michaels

U13 div 2 round 5

A comprehensive win for the home side on Wednesday night last 24/5/2023 in perfect conditions.

St Michaels finish the campaign with 2 wins, 2 defeats and draw......🖤❤️

Congratulations to team and Management team on a great league campaign.

The St Michaels Un13 team now move on to championship.

St. Michael's.

St Michaels u17s went to Ballinagore on Monday evening last 22/5/2023 to take on Lilliput Gaels in the last league game of the year. St Michaels started strong and scored the first score, but Lilliput Gaels who have been unbeaten this year so far, took charge and retaliated with a number of goals, and finished the first half ahead. St Michaels had a fantastic second half and took the game to Lilliput and outscored Lilliput in the second half but it wasn't enough to peg back the lead built up by Lilliput. A tough positive display by St Michaels and we look forward to the Championship to come.

Under 12 and 14 walkathon team.

Held a 2-day bag pack in Dunnes Stores last Friday and Saturday 19/20/5/2023 Just a special thanks to everyone who gave up their time to come in help out. Your support was very much appreciated.

St Michaels u13s didn't let the inclement weather put them off as they climbed the highest point in Westmeath on Sunday last 21/5/2023 as part of the Ballycomoyle 24hour walkathon.

Massive thanks to the kids who gathered sponsors and the parents for treats after....💙🤍💙🤍

Congratulations to the Castlepollard Camogie team on winning the Division 2 League title on Wednesday evening last 24/5/2025 Well done Ladies.

Fixture

Ladies.Underage

U14 league Thursday @6:30

Ballycomoyle vs Athlone.

Venue.Ballycomoyle.

Sunday May 21st 2023

Ballycomoyle GAA Walkathon

fundraiser.

Our 24-hour Walkathon starts this Friday 26th at 6pm in Fore. We have 26 teams participating who will meet for their designated walking hour at the green in Fore.

Our memorial hour will take place on Friday night at 10pm. This hour is open to anyone who would like to walk in remembrance of a loved one. Huge thanks to all who have donated and supported so far. The final team will finish at 6pm on Saturday, followed by barbecue and music in the village of Fore. All are welcome.

Our Club Lotto.

We held our club lotto draw on Thursday night last in, Comiskeys Bar and lounge, Castlepollard on 18/5/2023.

For a Jackpot of €1800.

The 4 numbers drawn were 1--5--10--16.

Unfortunately, no jackpot winner.

The five Lucky winners of €30

were as follows:

Theresa Nea.

Noel Devine,

Gerry Farrelly,

Regina Grall

Pat Burke.

Congratulations to the five lucky winners on receiving €30 each.

Our next draw will take place on 1/6/ 2023 in Halpins Fore.

For a jackpot €1900.

Your support for our lotto is very much appreciate.

Split the pot.

Split the pot draw will resume on Saturday 10/6/2023 .

We are sorry for any inconvenience cause.

Fixtures for the coming week.

St Michaels.

Under 17

Lilliput Gael's v St Michaels

Div 3

Venue Ballinagore.

Time: 7pm.

Date. Monday 22/5/2023.

Referee. Kieran Daly.

Under 13

Shandonagh v St Michaels.

Div.2

Venue: Shandonagh.

Time: 7pm

Date Wednesday 24/5/2023.

Referee. Damien Maher.

Junior Men.

ACFL. Division 7.

Ballycomoyle v Tyrrellspass.

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Date: Tuesday 23/5/2023

Time. 7-30pm.

Referee. Dan Riggs.

Ladies:

Underage 16

Tyrrellspass v Ballycomoyle.

Venue: Tyrrellspass .

Tuesday 23rd May. 6.30pm.

Div 3 Rd 5. U16.

Ref : Kieran Daly.

Under 14 Girls

Ballycomoyle v The Downs.

Venue: Ballycomoyle

Date: Thursday 25/5/2023.

Time: 7-30

Junior Ladies.

Ballycomoyle v Goldsmith girls

Venue: Ballycomoyle.

Date: Friday.26/5/2023

Time: 7pm.

Referee: Barry Nea.

Ladies.

Underage

Our under 14 girls were due to travel away to Milltownpass on Thursday evening last 18/5/2023 The match was postponed as Milltownpass were unable field.

Under 16 Girls. Date 16/5/2023

Our under 16 girls travelled away to Shandonagh on Tuesday last to take on a very strong home side. In the first half we played extremely well going in at half time leading by 2 points.

Half time score: Shandonagh 0-5 Ballycomoyle 2-01. In the second half the home side play very well and took control of the match. At the final whistle. It was win for Shandonagh. Final score Shandonagh 2-11 Ballycomoyle 2-04. It was great to see both teams kicking some fantastic scores.

St Michaels.

St. Michaels u15s qualified for a league final with a 4-15 to 3-10 win v Tyrrellspass in Castletown last night. After getting off to a slow start, 1-2 to a point down after 10 minutes, the lads started to click and were the better team for the rest of the half going in at half time 1-7 to 1-4 ahead. The 2nd half got off to the best possible start with an early goal and St Michael’s never looked back from there. All 11 subs on the night were used which was another big positive to take from the game.

Féile

Regional Feile Saturday 1st July.

Based in Donaghmore Ashbourne.

Group contains

*Meath* : Donaghmore Ashbourne.

*Dublin* : Templeogue Synge Street

*Westmeath* : Ballycomoyle

*Roscommon* : Northern Gaels.

Blitz.

Thanks to all who facilitated a very successful blitz held in Ballycomoyle for under sevens and under nines on Saturday last 20/5/2023 with visiting teams from the Downs, Multyfarnham, and Milltownpass.

Under 12 and 14 walkathon team held a 2-day bag pack in Dunnes Stores last Friday and Saturday 19/20/ 5/2023. Just a special thanks to everyone who gave up their time to come in help out. Your support was very much appreciated.

Scór

Coole Hall was the place to be last night Friday 19/5/2023

Our scór walkathon fundraiser team produced one fantastic night of entertainment. To everyone in organising this concert, to all the fantastic Artists on the night and to all the audience who attended the concert, your support was very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Congratulations

Ballycomoyle GAA.

Congratulations to 2 of our Ladies Caoimhe McCormack & Sophia MacLoughlainn who were on the Westmeath team who won the Leinster minor title last Wednesday evening 17/5/23 beating Offaly in Carbury this evening. Ballycomoyle GAA

Sunday May 14th 2023

Club Lotto.
Our club Lotto Draw takes place on Thursday night next 18/5/2023 in Comiskeys Bar Castlepollard . For a Jackpot of €1800.You can get your tickets off any committee member. Or you can purchase our yearly tickets for €50 .

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Club Fundraiser.
Walkathon

24 hour Relay Fundraiser

Starting at 6pm on Friday 26th finishing at 6pm.

Refreshments will be available in the village throughout the event.

Saturday night music and Barbeque.

For further details contact.

Sinead. 087-2955587

Louise.083-8546752.

Thank you .

Our club Lotto Walkathon team

would like to thank everyone who attended our table Quiz on Friday night last 12/5 /23. Your support was very much appreciated .

Congratulations .

Junior men.

ACFL: Division 6

Venue. Bunbrosna

Date Saturday 13/5/2023.

Time 6:30

Referee. Jim Rock.

Result: Bunbrosna 0-12 Ballycomoyle 3-12.

We played Bunbrosna in our final league game in Div 6 on Saturday evening last 13/5/23.

On a perfect evening for a match. Both teams served up to be a fine game of football with brilliant point taking by both sides . At half time Ballycomoyle went in leading on a score line of Ballycomoyle 3-07 Bunbrosna 0-08. In the second half again, there was fine point taking by both sides. At the final whistle the 3 goals scored in the first half by Ballycomoyle were the difference at the final whistle.

A huge congratulations to the Bal lads who have now been promoted to Div 5 for next year and have qualified for the ACFL Division 6 Final. Date and opponents still to be confirmed . Many thanks to Bunbrosna for a fine game of football. And to Referee Jim Rock.

St Michaels

Under 15.

An undefeated St Michaels u15s played Inny Shamrocks in the 4th round of the league on Friday evening last 12/5/23 in Ballynacargy. Inny started quickly and scored 2 goals inside the first 3 minutes. Michaels then settled and matched Inny for the rest of the half to remain 6 behind at half time. After Inny missed a penalty at the start of the 2nd half, Michaels then got on top and scored 4 unanswered points to cut the lead to 2 points with 10 minutes remaining. While pushing up the field for more scores Michaels got caught on the break and conceded a goal. Inny then finished strongly to add on 5 additional scores late on.. final score Inny Shamrocks 6-5, St Michaels 1-8.. St Michaels are still joint top of the table ahead of the final league game vs Tyrellspass on Tuesday evening next..

St Micheals Under 17.

St Michaels u17s hosted Multyfarnham in the 4th league game of the campaign at Castletown pitch. Multyfarnham started the brighter and scored two early first half goals, but St Michaels replied and ended the half 2.11 to 1.7 down. The second half was to see St Michaels awaken, and provide all the supporters with a great second half display. In the end the lead was hard to peg back against a strong Multyfarnham side who have been dominant so far in the league, but St Michaels gave them a scare and deserve massive respect for their effort. Final score

2.17 to 2.15.

St Michaels.

Under 13.

Under 13 League, Division 2.

Venue, Ballycomoyle.

St. Michaels 5-15 Moate 1-3

Our under 13s came away with a comprehensive victory over a battling Moate team this evening in sticky conditions.

The lads set the tone from the throw in with a neat finish to the back of the net from Sam after a well worked move. It was play for play for much of the half after that, our backs were coming out on top in keeping their opponents scoring chances to a minimum, with our full back line powering out of defence time and time again and our half backs working like terriers against lively forwards. At the other end Lorcan and PJ knocked over scores from play to add to Senan's frees and we left a lot of chances behind us to keep Moate in the game at half time with a scoreline of 1-5 to 1-1, Moates goal coming after their corner forward reacted quickest to a fine save from the ever dependable Brogan in goals.

The first score of the second half was going to be vital and Kyle got the scoreboard moving straight away and further points from Billy and Lorcan and a couple more frees saw us establish a cushion before quickfire goals from Kyle and Senan effectively ended the contest, with the lads starting to open the Moate defence at will as they made light of the poor underfoot conditions. Lorcan, Kyle and Senan all added points from play before further goals from Colm and Oisin saw out the scoring. Our whole back line were excellent throughout as they repelled everything thrown at them and created the attacking platform for the lads further up the field. Next up is an away fixture against Shandonagh in two weeks time.

Team and Scorers.

Brogan Molloy, Conor Halpin, Luke Ward, Louis Styles, Oisin O’Farrell (1-0,) Joseph Mulvey, Louis Kiernan, Senan Brody (1-5), Conor McGrath, Sam Clerkin (1-1), Lorcan Masterson (0-4), PJ Flanagan (0-1), Liam Costelloe, Colm O’Rourke (1-1), Billy Ginnell (0-1). Kyle Carty (1-2), Eoin Smyth, Corey Brazil, Harry McCormack, Max Cassidy, Daniel Corrigan, Thady Gilsenan, Elton O’Leary, Luke Moynagh, Lorcan Fagan, Rory Morrissey.

Ref. Eoin Cawley (Bunbrosna).

Congratulations.

We would like to congratulate all the children who receive their first Holy Communion over the past number of weeks. We keep. them in our prayers as they continue on their journey of Faith.

Congratulations- Castlepollard CC.

Ballycomoyle Gaa would like to congratulate the junior and senior ladies teams of Castlepollard Community College on their Leinster Title wins.

We are so proud of these girls, especially those who play with our club.

What a fantastic achievement!.

Scór Walkathon team presents a Scór Concert.

In Coole Hall .

On Friday night next 19/5 2023 at 8pm.

This Concert is a night not to be missed. Raffle on the night.

Admission on the night is €10

Children Free.

In Aid of Ballycomoyle Gaa walkathon Fundraiser .

5 K

Lough Lane Inn Walkathon team are running a 5K Run and walk, on Saturday evening next 20/5/23 starting at 6pm.

Registration starts at 5 pm in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown village.

€20 per family/ €10 per Adult.

Enjoy a BBQ afterwards and music and music by Anthony Pakenham.

Tractor run

Tractor run in Collinstown village on Sunday the 21st May at 2pm. Registration from 12pm.

Leaving at 2pm sharp.

All proceeds go to Ballycomoyle Gaa Walkaton.

For information contact- Micky Crone- 0861701342 or Darragh Gallagher 0872201450

Fixtures for this week

Ladies underage u16

Ballycomoyle Vs Shandongh

Tuesday 16/05

Division 3

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Shandongh Gaa

Referee: Paul O'Malley

Ladies underage u14

Ballycomoyle vs Milltownpass

Thursday 18/06

Time: TBC

Venue: Milltownpass Gaa

St. Michaels fixtures

U15

Tuesday 16/05

St. Michaels Vs Tyrrellspass

Time: 7pm

Venue: CFCW Gaa

Referee: Alfie Devine

U17

Division 3

Monday 22/05

St. Michaels Vs Lilliput Gaels

Time: 7pm

Venue: Ballinagore

Referee: Kieran Daly.

Sympathies

The death has occurred on Thursday May 11th of Jimmy Halligan, church street, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. To his wife Maura, daughters, Claire and Deirdre,

his brother Paddy .

We send our Sincere Sympathy. May Jimmy's Soul Rest in peace.

The death has occurred of Richard (Reggie) MERRIMAN Freaghmore, Castlepollard, Our Sincere Sympathy to his loving family, Michael, Chloe, Oliva, Molly, and Tadgh.

Relatives and friends.

May Reggie's gentle Soul Rest in peace.

Sunday May 7th 2023

Club Lotto.

We held our club lotto on Thursday night last 4/5/2023 in Doynes pub Glenidan.

Our Jackpot was €1700.

The numbers drawn were

5; 17, 24, 25,

There was no jackpot winner.

The five Lucky winners of €30 were as follows.

Ita Halpin.

Pat Burke.

Aishling Dermody .

Toyota.

Olive Maxwell.

Congratulations to the five Lucky winners each receiving €30 each.

Our next Draw will take place in Comiskeys Bar, Castlepollard

For a Jackpot of €1800.

Your Support for our club lotto is very much appreciated.

Split the pot

Our next Split draw has been postponed till 27/5/2023

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

County Division 2 Féile Champions

Final Result

Ballycomoyle 1:03 St Joseph's 0:05

Our U15 Féile girls secured their 1st Féile title after a very hard fought 1 point win over a strong St Joseph's side.

With a very low scoring first half. Half time score read Ballycomoyle 0:01 St. Joseph's 0:02. We suffered the loss of our Capt Rebecca Ward through a back injury in the first half with Caoimhe Ginnell kicking our only score in the first half.

In the first 10 mins of the half St Joseph's put our girls under a lot pressure kicking some great scores but our girls defended with true grit and determination to withstand the St Joseph's pressure. Our girls never give up attitude was there to be seen. Some great saves from our goalie Clodagh Gallagher and brave defending kept us in the game.

With the game in its final quarter Ballycomoyle trailed by 4 points. A goal from Aine Brennan and 2 points from Emily and Keela Nolan put us one point ahead. St. Joseph's had one more final attack which was cleared again by our super defence. As the final whistle blew we were Division 2 Féile Champions

Team and scores.

1 Clodagh Gallagher

2 Caitlin Masterson

3 Doireann Manley

4 Aimee Gaffney

5 Kayla Kennedy

6 Lily O farrell

7 Keelan Kavanagh

8 Rebecca Ward (Captain)

9 Eleanor O Neill

10 Chloe Wong

11 Keela Nolan 0:01

12 Caoimhe Ginnell 0:01

13 Emily Nolan 0:1

14 Ava Murphy

15 Shona Gilsenan.

Subs Aine Brennan 1:00 for Ava Murphy

Amelia McCabe for Caitlin Masterson

Hannah Burke for Shona Gilsenan

Aideen Kavanagh

Arwen Briody

Emily O' Reilly

Grace Murtagh

Amy Higgins

Aleesha Kennedy

Skye McCormack.

Thanks to the management team for all your hard work. It has been a credit to you all.

Our club is so proud of this team of Girls.

Our girls move to the Regional finals on July 1st.

Venue TBC.

Ballycomoyle ABU.

Men's Junior Football

The junior men's second team travelled the long distance to Garrycastle to play the home side. This was our third game Div 7.

Unfortunately the game didn't go our way.

Final score Ballycomoyle 1:07 Garrycatle 1:11..

Ladies Junior Football.

Result.

Milltownpass 5:10.

Ballycomoyle 4:04.

Ballycomoyle Junior ladies travelled away to Milltownpass to take on the home side in their third league of the season . Unfortunately we didn't take home any points from the game. The ladies gave everything in this match. In the first half, our ladies played great football kicking fantastic scores. The Bal ladies would of been very disappointed going in at half time losing. Half time score Milltownpass 3:05. Ballycomoyle 3:01. The second half started as the first half finished playing some great football fighting for every ball. The team work was fantastic to see up to the final whistle.

Final score.Milltownpass 5:10 Ballycomoyle 4:04.

Keep up the great work ladies ye are doing in training and challenge games.

To the team management well done, keep up the great work ye are doing.

Many thanks thanks to Milltownpass for the match and to the referee Jim Rock.

Ladies.

Underage.

Under 14.

Result: Ballycomoyle 4-10

Caulry 1-06.

Date 4/5/2023.

Ballycomoyle under 14 girls keep their win record going.

With a fantastic win this evening at home to Caulry.

Our girls going in at half time leading. Ballycomoyle 1-06.

Caulry 0-02. Weather conditions didn't help in the second half. But the Ballycomoyle girls still played great football kicking fantastic scores. To run out winners on a final score line of Ballycomoyle 4-10

Caulry 1-06. It's fantastic to see great points been kick by both teams.

Congratulations to our Ballycomoyle girls. And to their team management. On a terrible evening for football.

St. Michael's u15

St. Michaels 3-7 Multyfarnham 0-12

St Michael’s u15 made it 3 from 3 with a 4 point win against Multyfarnham in Ballycomoyle this morning. The lads got off to a great start and took advantage of the strong wind in the first half to go in at the break 3-4 to 3 points up. Multy made a strong start to the second half and got a foot hold in the game and were the better team for the first 20 minutes of the half and took their scores very well with the wind. But as these games between St. Michaels and Multyfarnham have done so many times in recent years the last 10 minutes turned into a game of its own and our lads showed great character and will to win, back boned by a strong defensive display, to get over the line for a deserved win.

Next up for the u15s is a trip to Ballynacargy next Friday 12th to play Inny Shamrocks.

Ladies Underage.

Under 16.

Result.

Milltown 2-11

Ballycomoyle 3-04.

Our under 16 girls travelled away to a very strong Milltown side in a rescheduled match .

From the throw this was always going to be tough match for us. In the first half the Bal girls played great football going in at half time level 2-02 to 1-05.

In the second half Milltown were the strongest team due to the fact that we lost two girls with injury. Our girls battled to the very end scoring some fantastic scores. Unfortunately, it wasn't our evening. But great credit to our girls, they battled to the very end.

A speedy recovery to the two girls who picked up injuries in the second half of the match-

Ellie Fitzsimons and Doireann Manley. Looking forward to seeing the two girls back in the Blue and white very soon.

Ballycomoyle Lotto Walkaton team.

Are running a Table Quiz in Comiskeys, Castlepollard, on Friday night 12/5/ at 9 pm.

Come along and support our table quiz.

Your Support would be very much appreciated.

The Abbey House Fore, walkathon team Presents A 80's THEMED PARTY NIGHT on Saturday Night the 13th of May.

Dancing 9pm tell Late.

Admission on the Night is €5 .

So blow the dust of them 80s clothes an get them ready for Saturday night 13th May.

It promise's to be a great night.Your support on the night would be greatly appreciated.

Five a Side soccer Tournament.

The Under 17 lad's Walkathon team are running a Five a side soccer Tournament in Ringtown Astro pitch on Sunday 14/5/2023 Come on lads get your team's ready.

Please contact the Following to

enter your team.

Seamus .

087-7887870.

Vinnie.

087-2905547.

Ian.

085-271760

St Michaels Fixtures.

Under 17.

Div 3.

St Michaels v Multyfarnham.

Date 8/5/2023

Venue- CFCW.

Time 7pm.

Under 13.

Div 2.

St Michaels v Moate.

Venue CFCW.

Date 12/5/2023.

Time 7 pm.

Under 15

Div 3.

Inny Shamrock's v St Micheals.

Venue.Ballnacarrigy.

Date.15/5/2023.

Time.7 pm

Junior men fixtures.

Ballycomoyle 2 v St Joseph's 2

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

ACFL Division 7.

Time. 7pm

Date 9/5/2023.

ACFL Division 6.

Bunbrosna v Ballycomoyle.

Time 6:30

Date Saturday 13/5/2023.

Venue. Bunbrosna.

Sunday April 30th 2023

Split the pot..

We held our Split the pot draw on Saturday night last 29/4/2023 in Burkes, Coole.

Congratulations to Joe Potter on winning €330.

Our next draw will take place on Saturday night 13/5/2023.

Many thanks for your support it is very much appreciate.

Lotto.

Our club lotto draw will take place on Thursday night next 4/5/2023 in Doynes for a Jackpot of €1700.

Get your tickets now your support would be greatly appreciated.

Gaelic for Mother's and others.

Gaelic for Mother's and others Walkathon team are holding a Poker Classic in the Lough Lane Inn Collinstown on Friday night next 5/5/2023. Starting at 8pm

Give your support to a brilliant bunch of ladies.

Your support would be very much appreciated.

Féile

Our Feile girls travel to The Downs Sunday 30/4/2023 to play in the Div 2 competition. And what a day our girls had.

In the first game we played Milltownpass.

Result. Ballycomoyle 2-02

Milltownpass 0-02.

Up next was St Joseph's.

Result. St Joseph's 1-00 Ballycomoyle 2-03.

In our 3rd game it was Milltown.Result Milltown 0-02 Ballycomoyle 2-03. Our girls had Qualified for the semi final.What a fantastic team winning all 3 game's in their group.

Then it was Semi final time up against a very strong

Mullingar Shamrocks team. But our girls had no fear of anyone.

Result.Mullingar Shamrocks 1-03. Ballycomoyle 3-05.

Cusack park here we come.

Ballycomoyle v St Joseph's Monday 1/5/2023 in the Division 2 final.

Our match throws in at 12:30

Final report next week.

Walkathon .

Burkes of Coole walkathon team is holding a Pool Tournament on Saturday 6th May in Burkes Coole starting at 5pm. Here's a chance to show your class. Don't forget Pool Tournament on Saturday 6th May. Starting at 5pm..All your support greatly appreciated.

St. Michaels.

Friday. 28/4/2023

St Michaels. Under 15.

U15 Div 3

St Michael’s 4-4 Delvin /St Pauls 2-7.

St Michael’s u15s travelled to Clonmellon on Friday evening short a few players through injury to play Delvin/St Pauls in Div 3.

In what turned out to be a great result on the night St Michael's were on the back foot early on as the home side were deservedly 1-2 to 0-0 up after 15 minutes and but for an excellent performance from our Goalkeeper Sean Ginnell ( who was brilliant thought the game) this would have been a lot worse and gave the lads a good base to go in just a point down at the break 1-3 to 1-2 an excellent individual goal from Jamie Clerkin bringing us back into the game. In The 2nd half St. Michael's found their groove and were on top for most of the half and were deserved winners in the end. This is 2 out of 2 in the league for St. Michael's and next up is our neighbours from Multyfarnham in Ballycomoyle on Sunday 7th May.

St.Micheals

Under 13.

Date . Wednesday 26/4/2023

Under 13 League Division 2.

St Michaels 4-4 St Mary’s Rochfortbridge 1-13.

Our under 13s made the trip to play St Mary’s on in a well appointed Rochfortbridge this evening and returned home with a draw against a very strong and well drilled home team, in what were perfect conditions for football.

In a very fast end to end game the two teams had contrasting fortunes in front of goal with St Mary’s showing class ability to kick over points from all angles while St Michaels were guilty of some wasteful shooting from similar situations, however St Michaels were extremely clinical with our goal chances, with 4 very well worked majors, while St Mary’s were foiled several times by the excellent Brogan Molloy in goals, including a full stretch save from a penalty.

St Michaels closed a 6 point deficit to 3 points at half time before dominating for a large period of the second half to work our way to a 4 point lead, with St Mary’s finishing strongly to edge into the lead in the closing minutes. Both sides had chances to put the game out of reach in injury time with St Mary’s just off target with a free before St Michaels broke down the field with the final play on the overlap and finished the scoring with a point from close range when a goal could have snatched victory. However, the draw was a fair outcome and a loss would have been a cruel result for either side, both sets of players leaving everything they had on the field.

For the second week in a row, we were able to play a 3rd portion of 30 minutes to accommodate meaningful game time for every player as both teams had a very large panel togged out.

In what was an overall excellent team performance, Brogan was outstanding in goals, Lorcan and the 2 Conors solid at the back, Channing and Senan worked tirelessly at midfield and Liam and Louis had huge impacts when introduced.

Team and scorers

Brogan Molloy, Conor Halpin, Luke Ward , Louis Styles , Sam Clerkin , Joseph Mulvey 0-1, Conor McGrath , Channing Dafel, Senan Brody 1-1, Colm O’Rourke , Lorcan Masterson 1-1, PJ Flanagan, Odhran Devine 1-1, Billy Ginnell, Kyle Carty. Liam Costelloe 1-0,

Louis Kiernan, Elton O’Leary, Thady Gilsenan, Eoin Smyth, Max Cassidy, Harry McCormack, William Keogh, Daniel Corrigan, Luke Moynagh, Rory Morrissey.

U8/U10 Walkathon team.

Under 12 Disco.

We just want to thank everyone for supporting u8/u10 team fundraiser last night. Thanks to all the parents for bringing the children and we hope they had a great night. Thanks to everyone that helped out on the night as we couldn’t have done it without the support. Huge thanks to Nolan sounds for providing the sound system and lights. It was a great night and was lovely to see our underage have fun. Our fundraiser was a huge success and all your support is greatly appreciated...

Junior Men

ACFL Div6.

Result. Delvin 1-07 Ballycomoyle 5-10.

Venue.Delvin.

Time.7pm

Our First Team travelled to Delvin in Round 4 of the league on Thursday evening last 27/4/23 . Knowing a win would almost guarantee them promotion to Div 5 . Our lads took the game to Delvin from the throw playing great football as the half time whistle sounded the score line read Delvin 0-02 Ballycomoyle 3-06.In the second half both teams trade score's. But it was our lads that played the better football. At the final whistle the score line read.

Delvin 1-07 Ballycomoyle 5-10.

Well done to the team and Management team.

Speedy recovery to Warren Williams who suffered an injury in the match . Best wishes Warren.

Ladies.

Under 14 girls.

Milltown v Ballycomoyle .

Our under 14 girls travelled away to Milltown on Thursday evening last 27/4/2023.

From the throw in this game there was only one winner. The Ballycomoyle girls played fantastic football and kicked some fantastic scores

Milltown had to give second to our girls. There fantastic team work was fantastic to see.

Final score Milltown 2-05 Ballycomoyle 13-5.

Congratulations to team and Management team..

Fixtures.

Junior Men

Date .Tuesday 2/5/2023

ACFL. Div 7.

Time.7:45.

Venue.Garrycastle.

Garrycastle v Ballycomoyle.

St Michaels

Under 15

Div 3.

Date Sunday 7/5/2023

Venue Ballycomoyle.

Time. 11:00

Referee. Michael Gordon.

Junior Ladies.

Milltownpass v Ballycomoyle

Date Tuesday 2/5/2023

Venue.Milltownpass

Time.7:30..

Sunday April 23rd 2023

Club Lotto.

We held our club lotto draw on Thursday night last in Connie's of Castlepollard for a jackpot of €1600. The Numbers drawn were. 10, 14, 21,28. Unfortunately, the Jackpot wasn't won. The five winners of €30 each. Were as follows . Anne Molloy, Anna Marie McKenna, Andrew Sanchez, Carolla O'Brien , Ben O Hanlon, Congratulations to the five Lucky winners of €30 each. Our next Lotto Draw takes place on Thursday 4/5/2023 in Doyne's, for a jackpot of €1700.

Split the pot.

Our next Split draw takes place on Saturday night next 29/4/2023. Don't forget if you're not in you can't win.

Junior Ladies.

Result

Ballycomoyle 2 08

St. Lomans Mullingar 3 13

Our Junior ladies played their 2nd game of the league on Friday evening last 21/4/23 when they took on St Lomans. In a very evenly contested first half

St Lomans were very lucky to be going in at half time leading .St Lomans 1 09 Ballycomoyle 0 03. In the 2nd half our Ladies played fantastic football and brought the score down to a 2 pt game unfortunately St Lomans tacked on late score's to win out on score line St Lomans 3 13 Ballycomoyle 2 08. Well done to the ladies who played a fantastic game of football after losing three players during the match this bunch of ladies never gave up.

Also well done to the management team.

We would also like to thank St Lomans for a very sporting game.

And to John Williams the Referee. Well done John.

Ladies.

Underage.

Under 14 girls.

20/4/2023

Congratulations to our under 14 girls on fantastic win away to Loughnavalley. The girls played great football and show great team work through out the match.

Final score Loughnavalley 2 03 Ballycomoyle 7 04.

Congratulations to their Management team on a great win.

St Michaels.

St Michaels U17's travelled to Ballymore on Monday 17th to play Millmore Gaels in the 3rd round of the league. Millmore started the stronger and ended the first half a point ahead 1.4 to 1.3. St Michaels found their rhythm in the second half and pulled three points ahead. Millmore were not to be outdone, and replied with a goal and two points to snatch the win. A very competitive game with plenty of bite shown by both sides.

Josh Butler came off early in the second half with an injury, and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Walkathon Fundraiser

To keep up with all events happening on the walkathon Fundraiser please log on to this link for more details.

https://www.ballycomoyle.com/walkathon-2023.

Blitz

Well done to our under-sevens nines and elevens who took part in such large numbers in Blitz hosted by Tyrellspass on Saturday morning (15/04) showing an abundance of Talent. Thanks to the players, parents, and coaches. Many thanks to Tyrrellspass for running the Blitz.

Ladies Fixtures

Fixtures this week;

Tuesday 25/4/2023 U16 away to Milltown. Time 6:30pm

Thursday 27/4 2023 U14 away to Milltown . Time 6:30pm

Junior Ladies vs Milltownpass TBC.

St Michaels Underage Fixtures.

Wednesday 26/4/23 U13 away to St.Marys Rochfortbridge Time 7pm

Venue: Rochfortbridge

Friday 28/4/23 U15 away to Delvin St. Paul's Time 7pm

Venue: Clonmellon

Junior Men's Fixtures

ACFL Division 6 Thursday 27/4/23 away to Delvin Time 7pm

Vanue: Delvin

ACFL Division 7 Monday 1/5/23 away to Garrycastle Time 11:30am

Venue: Garrycastle

AFCL Division 6 Tuesday 9/5/23 away to Bunbrosna Time 7pm

Venue: Bunbrosna

Condolences

We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Michael Gilsenan on the very sad passing of his father Owen Gilsenan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sunday April 16th 2023

Split the pot

Our Split the Draw was held on Saturday night last 15/4/23 in Farrellys Castlepollard

Congratulations to Paddy Ivory who wins €346 .

Our next Split draw takes place week ending 29/30 of April.

Your Support is so much appreciated.

Lotto

Our next Lotto Draw takes place on Thursday night next 20/4/23.

For a Jackpot of €1600.

The Draw takes place in Connie's Castlepollard. Get your tickets now if you're not in you can't win.

Get your tickets from any lotto Committee member. Many thanks for your kind support towards our lotto.

Walkaton Fundraiser .

Ballycomoyle are hosting a 24-hour Walkathon on the Nancy to Nellie in Fore. Starting at 6pm on Friday 26th May to 6pm on Saturday 27th. Followed by music and BBQ. More details to follow. Put the date in your diary.

Men's Football

ACFL. Div 7.

Referee. Ken. Daly.

Result.

Ballycomoyle 0-10 .

Maryland 0-09.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Our Second team played their second game in the ACFL Div 7 on Thursday evening last 13/4/23. Our lads played great football against a very strong Maryland side and went in at half time leading 0-06 to 0-05.

In the second. Both teams traded some great scores but our lads continue to play great football to win out by the narrowest of margins on a score line of Ballycomoyle 0-10. Maryland 0-09.

We would like to thank Maryland for a very sporting game of football.

A.C.F.L

Div 6

Time.6 pm

Saturday 15/4/23

Referee. Michael Moran.

Venue.Ballycomoyle.

Result.Ballycomoyle 1-11

Loughnavalley 0-05.

Our Junior first team play Loughnavalley in A.C.F.L Div 6 of the league. Our lads went in at half time trailing 0-03 to 0-04 in a very well contested first half . In the second half we started very well with an early goal as we out score our opponents in the second half 1-08 to 0-01.Leaving the final score. Ballycomoyle 1-11

Loughnavalley 0-05.

Well done to our team and team management. Many thanks to Loughnavalley for a very sporting game.

Ladies Football

Ballycomoyle Ladies.

Result.

Our Junior Ladies travelled away to St Joseph's in Rosemount on Monday night last 10/4/23. In their first-round game in Div 5 of the league. In the first half St Joseph's played some great football. It took our ladies a while to settle into the game with our opponents going in half time leading. In the second half our ladies really got a grip on the game and played very good football. At the final whistle it wasn't our night with St Joseph's running out winners.

The conditions were absolutely atrocious we had everything from thunder, hailstones and heavy rain.

We would like to congratulate both teams on a very sporting and entertaining match.

St. Michaels Underage.

Our St Michaels under 17’s took on St Paul’s/Delvin Monday evening last 10/4/23 in Ballycomoyle some lovely football played by both teams half time seen us down by two points our opponents came out strong in the second half and led to the final whistle thanks to St. Paul’s/Delvin for a competitive game and our own players for putting up a good fight it just wasn’t our day.

Our U15 match scheduled for last Wednesday 12/4/23 Vs Tyrrellspass was postponed.

Result.

U13 division 2 league round 2

St Michaels 9-6

Killucan 1-13

St Michaels recorded their 1st points of the league this evening away to a Killucan a team in transition.

Early goals set the platform for a comfortable win in cool dry conditions.

27 players togged out....well done all....❤️🖤

Congratulations lads on fantastic win.

Ladies Underage

Ladies U16 Vs Killucan postponed due to the poor weather conditions.

Ladies U14 Vs Milltown postponed due to the poor weather conditions.

Ballycomoyle Underage

Well done to our under sevens nines and elevens who took part in such large numbers in Blitz hosted by Tyrellspass on Saturday morning showing an abundance of Talent. Thanks to the players,parents and coaches as well as Tyrellspass

Gaelic for Mother's.

Our Gaelic for mothers travelled to Rochfortbridge on Wednesday where they played a tough game of football in very wet conditions thanks to all the players for travelling over and thanks to our hosts for a very enjoyable game and refreshments after. Training continues every Wednesday night 8-9 Castlepollard Astro.

Condolences

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Byrne family on the death of Anne Byrne (née Grimes), Glenview, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath; peacefully, with her loving family by her side, at the St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Chrissie. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, daughters Karen, Tracey, Amanda and Lynne, brother Pat, sister Mary, grandchildren Charlie, Aoife, Isobel, Robyn and Cara, best friend Maureen, sons-in-law David and John, brothers-in-law Pat and Tom, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sunday April 9th 2023

Lotto.

We held our Lotto Draw in Burkes of Coole on Thursday night last the 6/4/23 for a Jackpot of €1500.

Unfortunately, there was no jackpot winner. The numbers Drawn were.2, 23 ,27, 28..

The 5 winners of €30 each were as follows. Mary Burke, Kevin Farrelly, Kate Tyrell, Adrian Duffy, Paddy and Croc.

Congratulations to all the 5 winners. Our next Club Lotto Draw will take place on Thursday 20/4/23 in Connie's of Castlepollard. For a Jackpot of €1600.

Your Support is very much appreciated..

Split the pot.

Our next Split draw takes place on Saturday 15th..

Play Online: http://www.ballycomoyle.com/home/split-the-pot.

All your Support is very much appreciated.

Fixtures.

This week's scheduled fixtures.

Week ending the 15/16 of April.

Adult and Underage Fixtures

Ladies.. Adult.

Date. Monday 10/4/23

Div5

St.Joseph's 2 v Ballycomoyle.

Venue. Rosemount .

Time. 6.00pm

Referee. Kieran Daly .

Ladies Underage.

Under 16

Date. Tuesday 11/4/23

League Div 3 .

Ballycomoyle v Killucan.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Time 630.

Referee. John Williams.

Adult Men's.

ACFL Div 7

Date. Thursday 13/4/23.

Ballycomoyle 2 v Maryland.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Time. 7.00pm

Referee. Ken Daly .

Adult Men's.

ACFL Div 6 .

Date. Saturday 15/4/23.

Bunbrosna v Ballycomoyle.

Venue. Bunbrosna.

Time.6.00pm

Referee. Micheal Moran.

Underage fixtures.

St Michael's.

Div 3.

Under 17.

Date. Monday 10/4/23

St Michaels v Delvin/St Paul's.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Time 6 45

Referee.Derek Heffernan .

Div 3.

Under 15.

Date. Wednesday 12/4/23

St Michaels v Tyrrellspass .

Venue Castletown Finea.C/W.

Time.6 45pm

Referee Michael Gordon.

Div 2 .

Under.13.

Date.Friday 14/4/23

Killucan v St Micheals.

Venue. Killucan.

Time.6 45.

Referee.Micheal Moran.

All Support for our matches would be greatly appreciated.

Ballycomoyle Ladies.

Well done to our own Caoimhe McCormack, selected for the u18 Leinster Rugby club squad. Wishing her all the best for the year ahead.

Underage girls.

Under 14 girls.

Result.

Ballycomoyle 10-08.

Shandonagh 0-04

Referee John Williams.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Date 6/4/23

Our under 14 girls took to the field for their first game of the season against Shandonagh . We couldn't single anyone out as every girl played their part to take the team over the winning line . With some very impressive scores . We would like to thank John Williams our referee for the night and of course Shandonagh , who we wish every success in the coming year.

Underage Training

Underage Training raining resumed on Friday evening and will continue going forward at 6.30 each Friday new players and coaches very welcome.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to Conor Williams who played for Coláise Mhuire 1st years in the Colleges Leinster final on Thursday last the 30/3/23 against Good Counsel of Wexford played at Éire óg Carlow. Conor score a point for the myullingar side as they went on to win the final.

Final score Coláise Mhuire. Mullingar.2 04 Good Counsel of Wexford 1 05.

🔔 REMINDER 🔔2023

2023 membership is now due to be paid.

If membership is not paid you are not allowed continue to train or take part in games.

If anyone has any issue regarding registration, please contact Maria Higgins

Sunday April 2nd 2023

Split the pot.

We held our Split the pot draw in Farrellys of Castlepollard on Saturday night last the 1/4/23

A huge congratulations to Sandra Masterson on winning €315 . Our next draw will take place week ending the 15/16th of April

Many thanks for all your kind support.

Adult results.ACFL Div 7.

Junior Men.

Tang v Ballycomoyle

Sunday 2/4/23

Time.11 30.

Venue.Tang

Our Junior men's second team travel to Tang. Where our lads took on the home side. In a very good first half both teams played some very good football. In the second half Tang push on to run out easy winners at the finish. It was a good work out our second team . Thanks to Tang for a very sporting game.

And also, for their lovely Refreshments during and after the match.

ACFL Div 6.

Ballycomoyle v Loughnavalley.

Match postponed.

Adult Ladies.

St Joseph's v Ballycomoyle.

Match postponed.

Underage Results

St Michaels.

Athlone 3-11

St Michaels 2-7

Under 13 division 2 league round 1.

St Michaels were outscored in a competitive game played in testing conditions.

Some great performances from a group who are playing together for the first time...better days are ahead for this team.

Thanks to Athlone for making the journey north playing with strength and style, we will meet again.

St . Michael's.

Under 15. Result.

Rochfortbridge v St Michaels.

St Michael's u15s got off to a winning start with a 5-10 to 3-2 win away to Rochfortbridge last Wednesday evening. Apart from a 10-minute spell in the 2nd half where Rochfortbridge done all their scoring St Michael's dominated the game with an excellent collective performance in very difficult playing conditions. We had 27 togged out with all 27 players getting game time.

Under 17

St Michaels. 1-15.

Milltownpass.4-10.

St Michaels U17s travelled to Milltownpass on Monday last the 27/3/23 to take on the hosts in their first league game of the year. Playing against a strong wind in the first half St Michaels matched the hosts and began the second half narrowly behind. However, Milltownpass began the second half the brighter, and capitalised on some handling errors to hit the net and extend their lead. St Michaels had their chances but the Milltownpass goalie came to the rescue on a number of occasions. Plenty of positives to take from the game, and a massive effort by all the lads throughout, with others players to return to the squad having been away and injured.

Lotto

Our lotto draw takes place on Thursday night next the 6/4/23.

In Burkes of Coole. For a jackpot of €1500.

Get your tickets now.

If you're not in you can't win..

Underage.

Underage training is back on Friday night next the 7/4 /23. Starting time 6 30 to 7 30.

Scór na nÓg.

A huge congratulations to our Scór competitors who represented our club in The Downs

Gaa club on Sunday afternoon last the 26/3/23 in the County Finals. We didn't pick up a county title, but we as a club are very proud of you all. We would also like to thank our very hard-working Irish and culture officer Catherine Daly.

Thank you to all our competitors and Catherine for representing our club so well. All your hard work is much appreciated.

Castlepollard Hurling Club

We would like to extend our thanks to Castlepollard Hurling Club for the use of their Astro Turf pitch over the last number of weeks. Due to the weather our own pitch was unplayable, we appreciate their support.

Bereavements

Deepest sympathy to the Thompson family, Castlepollard on the very sad passing of Patricia .

Sadly, missed by her loving husband John, daughter Julie and Son Marc.

May Patricia's gentle Soul Rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday March 26th 2023

Club Lotto.

Our club lotto took place on Thursday night last the 23/3/23.

Results.

The numbers drawn were as

Follows .2, 5, 9, 19.

There was no jackpot winner.

The 5 winners of €30 each were.

Ina Allen.

Trocaire.

Michael and Seamus.

Evan Gallagher.

Louis and Holly Costello.

Our next Draw takes place

on the 6/4/23 in Burkes Coole

For a Jackpot of €1500.

Your Support is very much appreciated.

Membership.🔔 REMINDER 🔔

2023 membership is now due to be paid.

If membership is not paid by 31/03/23 you are not allowed continue to train or take part in games.

If anyone has any issue regarding registration please contact James Mc Hugh or Maria Higgins.

Split the pot

Our next Draw takes place on Saturday and Sunday the week ending Saturday/Sunday the 1st and 2nd of April.

Your Support is very much appreciated.

Underage .

St Michael's fixtures.

For the coming week.

Under 17

League Div 3.

Date.Monday 27/3/23

Milltownpass v St Micheals.

Venue Milltownpass.

Time 6 15

Referee.Micheal Gordon.

Under 15.

League Div 3.

Date Wednesday 29/3/23

St Mary's Rochfordbridge.

V St Micheals.

Venue.Rochfordbridge.

Time.6 15.

Referee. Micheal Moran.

Under.13

League Div 2.

Wednesday 29/3 /23.

St Michael's v Athlone.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Time 6 30

Referee. John Williams

We would like to wish all lads

and Management teams the very best of luck for the coming Season.

Adult men Fixtures.

For the coming week.

ACFL. Div 6.

Date. Saturday 1/4/2023

Ballycomoyle v Loughnavalley.

Venue. Ballycomoyle.

Time 5.00 pm

Referee. Kenneth Gunning

ACFL Div 7

Date Sunday 2/4/2023

Tang v Ballycomoyle.

Venue. Tang.

Time. 11.30 am

Referee. Kieran Daly.

Adult Ladies fixture.

Div 5.

Time.12 00

St Joseph's v Ballycomoyle.

Venue TBC.

Sunday March 19th 2023

Split the Pot:

We held our Split draw in the Abbey house Fore on Sunday night last the 19/3. Congratulations to Ursula Flynn who received a pot of €430.

Many thanks to all the people on selling split the pot envelopes .

Your help is so much appreciated.

Our next Split the pot draw takes place week ending the 1st/2nd of April .

Lotto:

We hold our next club lotto draw on Thursday night the 23rd of March in Farrellys of Castlepollard. For a Jackpot of €1400. All your support is greatly appreciated.

Scór na Óg

Ballycomoyle GAA Club hosted the Westmeath County Semi Final of Scór na Óg in Coole Hall on Sunday, March 12th. We were very well represented on the night and have qualified for the County Final in Figure Dancing, Recitation, Ballad Group, Novelty Act and Set Dancing. Congratulations to all our participants. Well done to our Music group, who acquitted themselves very well and were unlucky not to make it to the final.

The following were the Ballycomoyle competitors:

Rince Foirne: Alesha Kennedy, Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson and Aimee Manley. Aithriseoireacht: Clíodhna Fitzpatrick. Bailéad Ghrúpa: Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson, Eva O’ Farrell, Skye McCormack, Caitlin Masterson. Nuachleas: Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson, Skye McCormack, Cliodhna Fitzpatrick, Ava Williams, Holly Mc Cormack, Clodagh Gallagher. Ceol Uirlise: Andrea Smyth, Sophie Mac Lochlainn, Muire Mac Lochlainn, Rachel Bruton, Aoife Granahan. Rince Seit (2 groups): Caitlin Masterson, Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson, Cliodhna Fitzpatrick, Clodagh Gallagher, Ellie Murtagh, Alannah Galligan, Aimee Manley. Ballycomoyle Ladies Team: Kerys Brady, Muirne Fagan, Teagan Rooney, Mikayla Morgan, Aimee Hardiman, Jade Hardiman, Erin Molloy, Beibhinn Fagan.

We wish all our Ballycomoyle representatives the very best of luck in the Final on Sunday, March 26th at 2pm in The Downs GAA Centre. All support greatly appreciated!

Junior Men:

A.C.L Div6

Date 17/3

Result Ballycomoyle 3-04.

Mullingar Shamrock's 0 -10.

Our Div 6 Team played their 2nd game in Div 6 this morning in very testing conditions our lads went in at half time leading by 2-1 to 0 -4.

Our lads put in a fantastic effort in the 2nd half to win out by 3 in the finish. Congratulations to our all our lads and management team.

Thanks to Mullingar Shamrock's for a very sporting game.

Referee Derek Heffernan.

Mothers and others:

Training every Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm on the Astro turf pitch in Castlepollard.

St. Patrick's day parade:

Congratulations to all who represented our club in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Castlepollard. A great effort was made by everybody, blue and white was very much the colour on the day.

Underage:

Training resumes this Friday night the 24th of March from 6pm to 7pm for this week only. We then go back to normal from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm for the following weeks.

A huge congratulations to our very own Celeste Dermody who completed the Tokyo marathon. It is great to see the blue and white being represented across seas

Sunday March 12th 2023

Club lotto

We held our club lotto on Thursday night last the 9th of March in the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown for Jackpot €1300. The numbers drawn were 4,10,18, 21. There was no jackpot winner.

The 5 winners of €30 were as follows. Mary Burke, Des Carter, Mick Sheridan, Tessa Kennedy, and Frank O'Rourke. Congratulations to the 5 Lucky winners. Our next Draw takes place in Farrellys of Castlepollard on Thursday night the 23rd of March. For a Jackpot of €1400.

Your Support is greatly appreciated.

Split the pot.

Our next Split the pot draw takes place week ending the 18/19 of March.

Your Support would be very much appreciated.

Minor ladies.

We would like to wish the very best of luck to two of our minor ladies who will represent us at County minor level this year.

Caoimhe Mc Cormack, and Sophia MacLoughlainn.

Best of Luck ladies.

St Patricks day parade.

Ballycomoyle are taking part in the St Patricks day parade. Everyone is welcome to participate, from children to adults. We are meeting outside the National School on Water Street at 4.45pm, just put on your club colours of blue and white.

Looking forward to seeing ye all then.

Gaelic for Mother's and Others.

Our Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others had their first game of the session against Mullingar Shamrocks an impressive display from all the ladies. Big thanks to our hosts for a very warm welcome and refreshments they provided.

Sunday March 5th 2023

Mens Football

ACL Div 6 Result:

Ballycomoyle 3-11.

Ballynacargy 1-08.

Referee. Declan Hogan.

Our men's first team played away on Saturday last the 4th March against Ballynacargy in their first league game of the season. In a very strongly contested Match, with Ballycomoyle running out winners at the finish.

Congratulations to our lads and management team on a great win.

Scór na Óg

All roads lead to Coole Hall next Sunday, March 12th, at 6pm where Ballycomoyle GAA Club will host the Westmeath County Semi Final of Scór na Óg. Clubs taking part on the evening are Ballinagore, Mullingar Shamrocks, Bunbrosna, Delvin and Killucan, in addition to our own club representatives.

Our participants have been busy preparing over recent weeks and we are delighted to be represented in every competition on Sunday.

The following are the Ballycomoyle competitors: Rince Foirne: Alesha Kennedy, Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson and Aimee Manley. Amhránaíocht Aonair: Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne. Aithriseoireacht: Clíodhna Fitzpatrick. Bailéad Ghrúpa: Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson, Eva O’ Farrell, Skye McCormack, Caitlin Masterson. Nuachleas: Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson, Skye McCormack, Cliodhna Fitzpatrick, Ava Williams, Holly Mc Cormack, Clodagh Gallagher. Ceol Uirlise: Andrea Smyth, Sophie Mac Lochlainn, Muire Mac Lochlainn, Rachel Bruton, Aoife Granahan. Rince Seit (2 groups): Caitlin Masterson, Niamh Louise Ledwith Byrne, Caragh Masterson, Cliodhna Fitzpatrick, Clodagh Gallagher, Ellie Murtagh, Alannah Galligan, Aimee Manley. Ballycomoyle Ladies Team: Kerys Brady, Muirne Fagan, Teagan Rooney, Mikayla Morgan, Aimee Hardiman, Jade Hardiman, Erin Molloy, Beibhinn Fagan.

We wish all our Ballycomoyle representatives the very best of luck. All support greatly appreciated!

Underage

Ballycomoyle Underage Training is scheduled to resume on Friday 24th March at Ballycomoyle. We cater for all age groups from u5s to u12 both boys and girls. All help is greatly appreciated and if you would like to get involved in coaching or helping out with an underage team in any way, please get in touch. We look forward to seeing you on the evening of 24th March (time to be confirmed). In the meantime, Ballycomoyle are taking part in the Castlepollard St Patrick's day parade. Any club members, children, parents or guardians who wish to get involved, we will be meeting at outside Castlepollard national school, Water Street, beforehand. Just wear your club colours blue and white. See you all then, the more the merrier.

Ladies Football

Congratulations to Lauren Kavanagh who represented the club at Number 5 for Westmeath v Laois in the first round of the under 16 Ladies Leinster championship at the weekend.

Split the pot

Split the pot was held on Saturday night. Congratulations to Sean Devine on winning €250. The next draw is on the 18th/ 19th March.

All your support is very much appreciated.

Lotto

Our lotto takes place next Thursday night, 9th March for a jackpot of €1,300 in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown.

All your support is very much appreciated.

Sympathy

We offer our sincere sympathy to Needham family, Milltown, Castlepollard, on the very sad passing of Caoimhe. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sunday February 26th 2023

Our junior lads played a Challenge this morning against a very well organised Mullingar Shamrock's team. With our lads coming out winners by the narrowest of margins it was a great work out for our lads with everyone on the panel getting a run out. Thanks to Mullingar for the game.

We also would like to Welcome our new manager, Mickey Dan Murtagh. His back-room team of John Smyth, Michael Lynch, Michael Connell, and Michael Fagan. We like to wish the team and management team the very best of luck for the coming Season.

Club Lotto.

We held our Lotto draw last Thursday night.

The numbers drawn were.

2, 8, 19, 28. No Jackpot winner.

The 5 Lucky winners of €30 were

Michael Buckley, Unicef, John Donoghue, Jack MC Cormack, Dermott McKenna. Congratulations to the five winners.

Our next Draw will take place on the 9th of March. In the Lough Lene Inn Collinstown.

For a Jackpot of €1300.

Split the pot.

Our next Draw takes place on the week ending the 4th and 5th of March.

Underage.

Our Underage resumes training on Friday night the 10th of March there will be no training on Friday 17th St Patricks day as club will be represented in the parade in Castlepollard .We will be back as normal on Friday the 24th.

Condolences

Our sincere Sympathy to the Nolan Family Castlepollard on the very sad passing of Ann.

May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Sunday February 19th 2023

Split the pot:

We held our Split pot Draw on Feb 19th in Comiskeys Bar, Castlepollard, the lucky winner of €375 was Andrew Cosgrove, Collinstown. Congratulations Andrew.

Lotto:

Our lotto Draw takes place on Thursday night next the 23rd of February in the Town and Country, Castlepollard. With a jackpot of €1200 if the jackpot isn't won there will be a draw of five lucky winners of €30 each.

Scór na nÓg:

Ballycomoyle will host a first round of the competition on Sunday March 12th at 2:30 in Coole Hall. All support for our club representatives would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences:

We send our deepest sympathy's

to the Shaw family Collinstown, on the death of Phil and the Murtagh family Castlepollard on the death of Mary.

May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Sunday February 12th 2023

Lotto.

We held our first draw of the new year in the Abbey House Fore for a jackpot €1,100.

The numbers drawn were.2, 4, 12, 23. No jackpot winner.

The 5 Lucky winners of €30 each were Ted Fagan, Callum Williams, Derek Doyne, Therese O Keeffe, and Aoife Mc Dermott.

Our next draw will take place on Thursday night the 23rd Feb.

In the Town and Country, Castlepollard. Your support for our lotto is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Maeve Frawley who was appointed Child protection officer and Louise Farrelly who was appointed DLP officer for the coming year at our first executive meeting.

Our split pot was cancelled last weekend. The draw has now been rescheduled for Saturday night 18th of February.

Results to follow next week. All your support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Caoimhe Ginnell, and Eleanor O Neill who have made it onto the under 14 County panel for 2023.

Our Junior men and ladies football teams have started back training for the coming season. We wish them every success.

The death occurred of Patrick ( Paddy) Hughes. Knockaville, Gaybrook, Mullingar.( Formerly of Hilltown, Ballymanus,) Co. Westmeath.

Paddy played junior football for Ballycomoyle in the 50s reaching a junior final in these years and playing county for Westmeath.

To his wife Bridie, son James, and daughter Mary.

We send our deepest sympathy.

May Patrick's ( Paddy) gentle soul rest in peace.

Sunday February 5th 2023

Membership.

At our AGM.Our membership was set for 2023.

Adult player 50 euro.

Youth player 30 euro.

Family 90.euro.

Adult Non player. 30.euro.

All new members very welcome.

Lotto.

Our Lotto Draw returns on Thursday night February 9th after the usual post Christmas Break.

Our draw will be held in the Abbey House Fore for a Jackpot of 1,100 euro.Results will follow next week.

Scór na nÓg:

Preparations are underway for this year's Scór na nÓg competitions. Participants for Scór na nÓg need to be under 17 years of age on January 1st 2023. Anyone interested in participating is asked to contact Catherine Daly as soon as possible. The competitions are Figure and Set Dancing, Solo singing, Recitation, Instrumental music, Ballad Group and Question Time.

Ballycomoyle GAA will host a first round of the competition in Coole Hall on Sunday, March 12th at 2.30pm. All support for our club representatives greatly appreciate

50/50 Draw.

Our 50/50. Takes place on Saturday night the 4th February.

Thanks so much for your continued support.Results will follow next week.

Coaching.

We are looking for additional Coaches across the club.Boys and Girls.Anyone interested contact Coaching Officer.

Paddy Hannon on. 0876640923.

Child Protection course.

We hold a child protection course one on Friday night next the 10th of February in the Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard from 7-10pm

Gaelic for Mother's and Others.

Training takes place every Wednesday night from 8-9 in the Castlepollard Astro pitch. All new members are very welcome.

Condolences.

The club sends sincere sympathy to Maureen Masterson Ballymanus on the very sad passing of her sister Angela Kaupert ( nee Blacoe ) Castlepollard.

May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Sunday January 29th 2023

AGM

Our AGM took place last Monday night the 23rd. It was fantastic to see such a huge turnout in the Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard.

This is the new executive that was elected on the night:

Chairperson: Gerard Halpin

Vice Chairperson: Sean Dermody

Secretary: Sinead Williams

Assistant Secretary: Deirdre Devine

Treasurer: Stephen Maxwell

Registrar: Maria Higgins

Assistant Registrar: James McHugh

PRO: Gerry Farrelly

Ladies Chairperson: Darren Tyrell

Ladies Secretary: Shaunagh Maher

Underage Chairperson: Vincent Reynolds

Underage Secretary: Mike Ginnell

Development Officer: Seamus Farrelly

Coaching Officer: Paddy Hannon

Child Protection Officer: Maeve Frawley

DLP Officer: TBD at first executive meeting.

Cultural Officer: Catherine Daly

Mens County Board Delegates: Aidan Keogh & Gerry Farrelly

Womens County Board Delegates: Michael Gilsenan & Shaunagh Briody

Mens Player Rep: Brendan Doyle

Ladies Player Rep: TBD

We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Executive of 2022 for all their hard work.

We are very grateful for the support of the Castle Varagh Hotel.

We also wish the Executive of 2023 the best of luck for the year ahead.

Scór na nÓg.

Practices for the forthcoming competitions are getting underway.

Scór competitions. Figure and Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation, Ballad Group, Instrumental Music, Novelty Act and Question Time. Participants must be Under 17 on January 1st 2023. Anyone interested in these competitions please contact Catherine Daly, on 087 9185962 as soon as possible.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

Sunday December 19th 2021

Ladies Minor Final.
Our Minor ladies team took on Mullingar Shamrocks in the county final on Saturday last down in Ballycomoyle. We started the proceedings with a minute’s silence of respect for Liam Ward and Martin Reilly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anamnacha. “Minor ladies” is first of all a bit of a misnomer for our team since most of them are still eligible to play under 16 and some of them only in their first year at under 16. There was little evidence of this however, after referee Barry Nea threw in the ball. These girls played like adults and it was clear from the start that Colm Murphy, Ray Dobson and Damian Mulcahy had this team coached to win. By the first water break we were 1-2 to no score ahead and were looking strong. Our defenders were containing a strong Shamrock’s forward line who had demolished The Downs only a week earlier. The second quarter was a more even affair with even scores and the half finished 2-3 to 4 points. We came out in the 2nd half blazing and notched up another 4 unanswered points before the 2nd water break.. The last 15 minutes saw Mullingar Shamrocks putting up the fight that we had expected from the start. They got a goal and a point from play plus two goals from the penalty spot that made for an edgy finish. Luckily our girls popped over another four points to keep the scoreboard ticking over and came out well deserved champions on a final score of Ballycomoyle 2-11 Mullingar Shamrocks 3-5. The player of the match award was presented to the sublime Caoimhe McCormack and winner’s trophy to captain Rachel O’Neill by Geraldine Giles Westmeath LGFA Chairperson. What a way to end the year and what a way to cheer us up for Christmas.

Ballycomoyle team: Rachel O’Neill, Lucia Holland, Ciara Keague, Ciara Smyth, Sophia MacLochlainn, Alva McCabe, Jess Ginnell, Caoimhe McCormack (0-3), Reanna Kennedy (1-1), Cara Murphy (1-3), Orlaith Winters, Emma Gilchrist, (0-1), Áine Moore, Zara Guinan (0-2), Kara Mulcahy. Subs: Leah Brady (0-1) Áine Brennan, Chloe Mulcahy, Ellie Fitzsimons, Gillesa McCabe, Rebecca Ward, Kayleigh Fagan.

Ballycomoyle Christmas raffle.
We held our Christmas raffle on Sunday December 19th. We streamed the draw live on Facebook down in Ballycomoyle. Unfortunately, our original plan to hold the draw in The Lough Lene Inn was shelved due to Covid concerns. The winners were as follows: First prize of Two night’s Bed and Breakfast in the Five Star Carton House plus One Dinner with a bottle of wine and spa treatments to the value of €200 went to James Gilsenan. Second Prize of One Night’s Bed and Breakfast in Cassidy’s Hotel with Dinner in Restaurant Six, went to Alex McNicholas. Third prize of €150 went to Shannon Farrelly. Thanks to everyone who sold tickets or bought tickets. A particular thanks to Damien Cassidy who was a great help in organising the first and second prize and to the small committee who worked hard in getting tickets distributed and collected in a short space of time.

Sympathy.
We offer our sympathy to the family of Liam Ward who died on Thursday last. The Ward family have a long and ongoing association with Ballycomoyle GAA. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others.

Ballycomoyle’s Gaelic for Mothers and Others finished out the year with a training session and a few “warmer uppers” supplied by Deirdre Devine. They’ll be back in action on January 12th. Louise Farrelly has all the details. Give her a call on 083 8546752

AGM.
The AGM which was scheduled to take place on December 5th fell foul of the Covid gremlins. We will reschedule as early as possible in the new year.

Split the Pot.
The last Split the Pot of 2021 was held on Sunday 12th of December. The winner was Danny Skelly who scooped €305. The draw will resume on February 5th after our usual post-Christmas. break. Tickets bought online for multiple draws will still be valid for the same number of draws.

Happy Christmas.
We wish all our players, scór participants, club members and supporters a happy and safe Christmas and we hope to see everyone back and rearing to go in 2022.

Sunday November 7th 2021

BALLYCOMOYLE GAA TO CREATE 5 YEAR PLAN
Ballycomoyle GAA are holding a public meeting on Friday night November 12th in Castlepollard Hurling Club hall to decide how they propose to develop the club going forward. The meeting will be facilitated by former GAA President, Liam O’Neill and is the start of a process that will ultimately lead to the publication of and implementation of a 5 Year Plan. They say that if you “fail to prepare” you “prepare to fail”. This is as true for a rural GAA club as it is for a Multinational corporation. On Friday night next all members of Ballycomoyle GAA along with members of the wider community who have an interest in the future of the club will get an opportunity to have their voices heard on all matters pertaining to the development of the club and facilities..
Matters for discussion include Coaching, Communication, Club Structures, Fundraising and Club Facilities. Be there yourself and have your say rather than leave it to others.

Sunday October 31st 2021

Clarke’s Bar Junior Championship
We played neighbours CFCW in the Clarke’s Bar Junior Championship semi-final on Saturday last in Teg Cusack park. The first half went very much in favour of CFCW and they scored 1-6 to our 0-2 to leave Ballycomoyle with an uphill battle. Ballycomoyle started the second half well and whittled the lead back to 2 points. However CFCW finished the stronger and went on to a deserved win on a score of 1-11 to 0-8. We wish them the best of luck against Bunbrosna in the final. We are glad to report that Jamie McGuigan who was stretchered off midway through the second half has made a good recovery from his injury. A big thank you to Shane Brody, Vinnie Reynolds, Paddy Hannan, Roy Smyth and Micheál Fagan for their tireless work with this team throughout the season.

5 Year Plan meeting.
We are holding a meeting on Friday night November 12th in Castlepollard Hurling Club hall to decide how we propose to develop Ballycomoyle GAA going forward. This meeting is open to all members of the club and community and we encourage as many people as possible to attend to make their voices and opinions heard. Further details can be found on our website at www.ballycomoyle.com.

Gaelic for Mothers and Others.
Ballycomoyle have started Gaelic for Mothers and Others on Wednesday evenings from 9 to 10pm on the Astro Turf at Castlepollard Hurling Club. A great evening of fun and exercise is guaranteed and Louise Farrelly has all the details. Give her a call on 083 8546752

Split the Pot.
Derek McNicholas won €460 in Saturday night’s Split the Pot draw. The draw was held in Farrelly’s Bar. Next Draw on Saturday November 13th. Get your tickets online at www,ballycomoyle.com

Sunday October 24th 2021

Scór Sinsear Leinster Final.
The long awaited Leinster final of Senior Scór took place on Saturday last in Gibbstown, Co. Meath. Ballycomoyle, having come through County final and Leinster Semi-final in Spring 2020, were represented in Ballad Group and Novelty Act categories. Our Ballad Group of Cliodhna Daly, Zara Geraghty, Bláthnaid Daly, Aoibhinn Dolan and Naomi Fitzpatrick were first up and sang beautifully as usual. The Novelty Act group consisted of Lauren Devine, Seamus McDermott, Seán Daly, May Gilsenan, Helen Coyle, Gráinne Healy, Piaras Walsh and Seamus Coyle. When the votes of the three judges were cast neither group progressed to the All-Ireland. The Novelty act honours went to near neighbours Oldcastle and the Ballad Group title was retained by Offaly champions, Ferbane. We wish them both the best of luck in the All-Ireland final. Bunbrosna Set-Dancers were the only Westmeath group to progress and we wish them the best of luck in Claremorris on November 20th.

Clarke’s Bar Junior Championship
Having won our quarter final against a very good Downs team on Saturday October 16th, we now have a mouth-watering semi-final against neighbours CFCW. The match will take place in Cusack Park on Saturday next October 30th. Tickets will be available online during the week.

Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to the family of Martha Furley McCabe who died on Saturday October 16th. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.

Split the Pot.
Kaiden Shaughnessy won €430 in the draw on Saturday October 16th. Next draw on Saturday October 30th. Tickets can be bought online at www.ballycomoyle.com

Sunday October 3rd 2021

Clarke’s Bar Junior Championship
The lads had the last of the first round junior championship games on Saturday last against St. Joseph’s. A win here would guarantee a place in the quarter final of the competition. St. Joseph’s were first out of the traps with two points before Ballycomoyle got on the score sheet. At the first water break we trailed by four points to two. By half time that lead had been overturned and we were ahead by 7 points to five. Five of our points from the boot of Tommy Doyle with the other two coming from Derek McNicholas. The second half was all Ballycomoyle and the game finished 2-12 to 0-09. We had plenty more players on the score sheet with points coming from Eoin English, Adrian Leahy and Marcus Kennedy as well as a third from Derek McNicholas. There was one more who I don’t have a scorer for. The two goals came from Brendan Doyle and Derek McNicholas. .We now have a quarter final with date and opposition to be confirmed at the time of writing.

End of year Barbecue.
We are holding the traditional end of year barbecue in Ballycomoyle on Friday next October 8th. This is to mark the end of underage training and to celebrate a very successful year. It’s been a year very much in the shadow of covid and entailed a lot of extra work for coaches who had to get stuff done with all the restrictions and regulations in place. But we never heard a complaint and the “just get on with it” attitude that was displayed by all involved was great to see. The kids who are the beneficiaries of all this were allowed to enjoy their football while all the work went on in the background.

Scór Sinsear Leinster Final.
We mustn’t forget that we have a whole bunch of Ballycomoyle people waiting in the wings since March 2020 to contest the Leinster final of senior Scór. Now that covid restrictions are being lifted this event is set to go ahead in mid October and Ballycomoyle will be represented in a record three categories at provincial final level. Catherine Daly has been rounding up the troops for Recitation, Ballad group and Novelty Act, all of whom progressed from the Leinster semi-final on March 7th 2020 . All three are brushing off the cobwebs and are rearing to go.

Split the Pot.
Taurin McLaverty won €438 in the draw on Sunday night. Next draw on Saturday October 16th. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ballycomoyle.com

Clothes Collection.
We are running a clothes collection fundraiser at the moment and would welcome any contributions of unwanted clothes you might have. All clothing except duvets or pillows are acceptable as are paired shoes. Bag them up and drop them in Ballycomoyle on Friday evenings between 7 and 8pm.

Sunday September 26th 2021

St. Michael’s Under 17s are County Champions
On Sunday evening the under 17s from St. Michael’s headed to Killucan in terrible weather conditions to play Cill Óige (an amalgamation of Castledaly and Rosemount) in the division 3 county football final. With the pedigree of Cill Óige’s two constituent clubs in mind this was always going to be an onerous task. The early stages of the game went to Cill Óige and they led by a goal at the first water break. In the second quarter the lads from St. Michael’s scoped out the opposition net no less than three times which left them in a strong position at half time trailing by a solitary point. At the water break in the second half, we trailed by the same point and were up against it. However, the afore mentioned pedigree of the opposition counted for nothing with our fantastic bunch who closed out the game with three unanswered points to win with a score of 4-06 to Cill Óige’s 1-13. The coaching team of Vinnie Reynolds, Noel Morgan Jeff Morrissey and Noel Gaffney deserve great credit for the amount of work that has gone into preparing these lads throughout the year. A huge thank you also to Castlepollard Community College who so willingly gave the use of their pitch every Friday evening for training this team and other teams.

St Michael’s Under 13 vs Delvin St. Paul’s.
Saturday saw the first of our St. Michael’s finalists take on Delvin/St. Paul’s in Shandonagh at 12 noon. These two teams were well matched and the score was very close throughout. At the first water break we trailed by a point but by half time had overturned that to lead by a point. The third quarter went to Delvin/St. Paul’s and they capitalized on that in the end to win by 4 points. Delvin/St. Paul’s 2-09 St. Michael’s 1-08. The defeat is painful but these lads and their coaches, James McHugh, Pat Coyle, Ollie Gaffney & Cian Shryane can hold their heads high after a great year of football.

Sympathy.
We offer our sympathy to Sarah and Shane Brody and family on the death of Sarah’s mother, Hazel, last Thursday.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.

Under 11 Boys.
The Under 11 boys played in the Matt Slevin memorial tournament in Ballynacargy on Saturday last. They played three outstanding games of football against strong opposition and were only pipped by a goal in the final. In the words of David O’Rourke “the ball hit off crossbars uprights and the goalkeeper but we couldn’t get it over the line” This was a fantastic event and huge thanks to Ballynacargy GAA for their hospitality on the morning. As well as every participant getting a medal from the event, they were all treated to an ice cream to reward their efforts.

End of year Barbecue.
We plan to hold the traditional end of year barbecue in Ballycomoyle on Friday October 8th. This is to mark the end of underage training and to celebrate a very successful year. It’s been a year very much in the shadow of covid and entailed a lot of extra work for coaches who had to get stuff done with all the restrictions and regulations in place. But we never heard a complaint and the “just get on with it” attitude that was displayed by all involved was great to see. The kids who are the beneficiaries of all this were allowed to enjoy their football while all the work went on in the background.

Split the Pot.
The next draw will be on Saturday October 2nd. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ballycomoyle.com

Sunday September 19th 2021

5K Fun run.
We held a 5K fun run in Fore on Sunday September 19th with an optional shorter route for families with smaller children. Well over two hundred men, women and children participated between both events. The day was an outstanding success both as a fundraiser for the club and as a community event. It wouldn’t have happened without a lot of effort from the organisers and a lot of help on the day from people too many to mention. Stewards, registrars, water “giver outers” Bike marshals ticket sellers and the rest. We had great sponsorship for both runners prizes and raffle prizes. A full list of sponsors is up on our website at ballycomoyle.com

Clarke’s Bar Junior Championship.
On Friday night last the men’s junior team travelled to Kinnegad to play the fourth round of the championship against St. Paul’s. Having lost the first two games and drawn the third we were hoping the trajectory would continue upwards. For the most part the sides were evenly matched, on the scoreboard at least. First quarter was level pegging at St. Paul’s 1-2 to 5 points for Ballycomoyle. By half time that had become 1-3 to 6 points. The third quarter belonged to St. Paul’s but the final stages were very much Ballycomoyle. We finished with a 4point win. Final score Ballycomoyle 4-8 St. Paul’s 1-13. Our next outing is against St. Joseph’s in just over a week’s time.

Ladies Buckley SuperValu Championship
Ballycomoyle played host to a very strong Clann gaels outfit on Sunday last arriving at Ballycomoyle with a squad of 30 plus girls while Ballycomoyle had the bare 15. Our ladies battled away and were very competitive until the last quarter where the abundance of fresh legs told and Clann gaels ran out comfortable winners in the end .Our next match v Shandonagh is on Sunday 26/9 in Shandonagh. We hope to have a squad of 20 plus on the day and again improve on our previous performances this year .

Ladies U16 championship
Loughnavalley 5-8 v Ballycomoyle 5-5
Our girls faced a strong Loughnavalley side on Tuesday evening knowing a win would send them to a county final on score difference. However, a sloppy start conceding 2 goals in the first 5 minutes didn’t help our cause with the home team dominant in the first half leading by 6 points at half time . The second half began just like the first. Our girls conceded 2 quick goals to go 12 points adrift with Loughnavalley looking certain to progress to the county final. However, from this point on with 20 minutes left Loughnavalley scored just a solitary point as Ballycomoyle fought tenaciously and whittled the lead to only 2 points with a few minutes on the clock. Caoimhe McCormack was hauled down while in on goal and suddenly the unthinkable was possible. The free was saved, however, and Loughnavalley weathered the storm to emerge narrow winners. We wish them good luck in the final .It was a great display of spirit and guts from our girls who have endured yet another “nearly year”. A last second goal denying county feile win and a last second goal v Athlone denying a county final u16 place. If you keep knocking hard at a door eventually it will open; we look forward to a luckier year next year

Girls under 14.
The under 14 girls played their last game of the season in Ballycomoyle on Thursday last against Garrycastle. There was a spirited performance from the Ballycomoyle ladies in this game, as in every game throughout the season, but sadly they finished second on a score of 4-04 to Garrycastle’s 5-10. Michael Gilsenan and Marta Perez have worked hard with this bunch all year and deserve great praise,

Under 12 Girls end of year celebration.
The under 12 girls headed to Jump Zone in Liffey Valley last weekend to celebrate their outstanding year. Mary Egan with the help of Olive Briody and Sharon O'Reilly headed off on Salmon's Bus with 25 girls. A surprise awaited the girls when they boarded the bus. An O'Neil's football in a high viz gear bag. After the fun and games in Jump Zone they had a picnic and then everyone signed each other’s footballs. 25 very happy and exhausted girls then returned to base to start practicing for next year.

Two finals for St. Michael’s
We have two St. Michael’s teams involved in finals next weekend. First up on Saturday 25th at 12noon are the under 13s against Delvin/St. Paul’s in Shandonagh. On Sunday 26th the Under 17s play Cill Óige at 5,30pm in Kilucan. We wish them the best of luck. There will be a €5 charge payable at the gate for both of these games.

Under 11 Boys.
The Under 11 boys played a challenge match against Granard on Thursday last in Collinstown. Great football was played by both sides. Thanks to Granard for travelling up and to David O'Rourke for organising the fixture Thanks also to Lough Lene Gaels for the use of the pitch.

Split the Pot.
We held the most recent Split the Pot draw on Sunday September 19th in Fore after our fun run The winner was Michael McKenna who scooped a prize of €445. Next draw on Saturday October 2nd. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ballycomoyle.com

Sunday September 12th 2021

5K Fun run.
We are holding a fundraising 5K fun run on Sunday September 19th on the famous Fore motorcycling circuit. The event is scheduled to start at 12 noon. There is the option of a shorter walk on the “Nancy to Nellie” route for families with smaller kids. Entry is €10 for an individual or €20 for a family. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second male and female to finish and also to the first and second male and female under 18 to finish.

Men’s Junior team.
The men’s junior team have played three rounds of the championship to date. Two losses and a draw so far with the next game against St. Paul’s in Kinnegad on Friday September 17th at 8pm.

Ladies Junior and Under 16s
Ballycomoyle ladies adult and U16 teams both had tough assignments against St. Joseph’s last week and despite both teams turning in really good, determined performances St. Joseph’s proved too good on both occasions. Our adult ladies had a minutes silence before their game on Saturday as a mark of respect for Betty McCabe, grandmother of Alva and Sophie McCabe, who sadly passed away this week. May she RIP.

Girls Under 12.
The under 12 girls finished their season with another win n Saturday morning. Mary Egan has this team on song all season long and regrets that this age group don’t have a competition with silverware up for grabs. If there was, they would be bringing it back to the Ballycomoyle trophy room. Out of ten matches they won eight.

Girls under 14.
After a great game against Shandonagh last Thursday in Div. 3 of the championship our girls came away with a draw at 6-05 each. A goal fest by the looks of it. The next game is against Garrycastle in Ballycomoyle on Thursday 16th at 6.30pm

Féile
On the last weekend in August we sent a Féile under 15 team on a mission to Clonmellon to represent us against the pick of the county. On Saturday in the Féile north they contested four games against Delvin/St. Paul’s, Mullingar Shamrocks, Clann Gaels and The Downs. They won all four games which was an outstanding achievement. This qualified them for the County semi-final on Sunday against Milltown. Sadly, they lost to Milltown by a mere two points and Milltown went on to win the division. Well done to all involved, both team and coaches, who are really making everyone aware that there is serious footballing talent tucked away here in the north of the county.

St. Michael’s Under 13
The St. Michael’s under 13s are through to the County Final having beaten St. Loman’s in the semi-final. They now play Delvin/St.Paul’s in the final. The date was yet to be confirmed at the time of writing.

St. Michael’s Under 15.
The St. Michael’s under 15s were narrowly beaten by Multyfarnham in the championship semi-final on Wednesday last. These lads have played great football during the year and can hold their heads high. The management team of Seamus, Cathal and Brian together with Orla on admin gave everything they had during the season and deserve great thanks.

St. Michael’s under 17
The St. Michael’s under 17s are through to the county final having beaten Delvin/St. Paul’s in the semi-final. They play Cill Óige in the final on Sunday September 26th.

Under 9 Boys.
The under 9s had a great morning of football in Kinnegad on Saturday last where they played two outstanding games.

Sympathy.
We offer our sympathy to the families of Betty McCabe and Jimmy Smyth who died recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnimneacha.

Split the Pot.
We held the most recent Split the Pot draw on Saturday September 4th in The Lough Lene Inn. The winner was Keith Fitzpatrick who scooped a prize of €420. Next draw on Saturday Sept.18th. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ballycomoyle.com

Sunday July 4th 2021

Junior Men.

Our lads were up against St. Loman’s last Tuesday evening in the Junior B Championship. We came up short on a score of 1-20 t0 1-08. Our next 2 outings are next weekend. On Saturday evening we meet Tang in the Division 6 Cross League at 6.30pm in Ballycomoyle. On Sunday morning in Castledaly we will be looking to make it three from three in Division 5B against Castledaly in Castledaly at 11.30am.

Ladies Junior.
Our Ladies will have their first competitive outing of the year on Sunday next in Ballycomoyle when they meet Goldsmith Girls at 12 noon.

Juvenile teams.
Plenty of action for the underage teams all week as well. Under 7s, under 8 girls and under 11 boys were all in action in a mixture of blitz evenings and challenge games. Great commitment by coaches and parents in all cases.

Sympathy
We offer our sympathy to the family and many friends of Brigid Walshe who died, after a hard fought battle, on Sunday June 27th. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam

Dads and Lads Football.
The latest initiative in Ballycomoyle is the Social Football for Dads and Lads. It take place on Sunday evenings at 6pm and is a fun kick around for men who want the fun of football but no longer want to be involved in more full on training. Mike Ginnell is the man who is organising it and you’ll get him on 086 3516065 if you’re interested in taking part or finding out a bit more about it.

Split the Pot.
Tickets can now be purchased online at www.ballycomoyle.com for our next draw on Saturday July 10th

Sunday June 27th 2021

Tribute to Ned Flynn
Ballycomoyle hosted CFCW in round 2 of the league on Friday night June 25th. Before the game Tommy Gallagher, Tommy Doyle and Larry Masterson made a presentation, on behalf of Ballycomoyle players who had played with St. Michael’s, to Brendan Dermody (chairman of CFCW) and Tom Flynn honouring Ned Flynn’s legendary commitment to football in St. Michael’s (The underage amalgamation of Ballycomoyle and CFCW clubs) to his home club CFCW and football generally in the county throughout his life. The presentation was followed by a minutes applause in tribute to Ned. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam

Men’s All County League Div. 5B
We played CFCW in round 2 of the league on Friday evening last in Ballycomoyle. Having beaten St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge in the first round our lads were well primed for this local derby. A good few of the players from both teams having played together under the St. Michael’s banner made for what turned out to be a great game of football. The opposition opened the scoring with two unanswered points before Ballycomoyle got three back from Max Charles, Dan Higgins and Adrian Leahy before the water break. CFCW pointed first in the second quarter to level the score before Ballycomoyle scored three more from the boots of Eoin English (2) and Cian Shryane to finish the half 6 points to three. Some good goalkeeping at both ends had kept the nets empty thus far. Ballycomoyle made a few tactical substitutions early in the second half and were the first to score with a point, CFCW netted after 10 minutes to open the game up. Another point from Adrian Leahy and a point from CFCW before the water break ensured an exciting final 15 minutes with just a point separating the sides. The last quarter was to belong to Ballycomoyle with the all important goal coming from Odhran Hannan and points from Adrian Leahy (2) and Charles Flynn. The game finished Ballycomoyle 1-11 CFCW 1-7.

Ballycomoyle team: Joe Higgins, Jamie McGuigan, Dan Reilly, Tauran McLaverty, Micheál Daly, Ciarán Fagan, Colm Dermody, Charles Flynn Dan Higgins, Cian Shryane, Max Charles, Noel Breslin, Eoin English, Marcus Kennedy and Adrian Leahy. Subs used: James McHugh Jordan Williams, Odhran Hannan, Killian Daly, Alan Fitzsimons and Kevin English.

Ladies Under 16
Ballycomoyle u16 girls made it third time lucky on Tuesday last recording a brilliant 7-10 to 4-7 win over The Downs. Leading all the way with great performances all over the pitch the visitors ran out deserved winners after losing both previous games narrowly by 4 points to Killucan and Delvin St. Paul’s respectively. They finally got what their hard work deserved this evening. Next game v Clann gaels.

Ladies Under 12
The girls under 12 team had a great win on Tuesday 22nd against St. Paul’s/Delvin. Ballycomoyle 3-4 St.Paul’s/Delvin 1-6

St. Michael’s Under 15.
The under 15 St. Michael’s team travelled to Lakepoint park on Sunday afternoon for the first round of the championship against St. Loman’s whites. The game finished in a good win for St. Michael’s on a score of 7-11 to 5-2.

Under 9s and 11s Boys
There was a feast of go games in Ballycomoyle on Saturday as we hosted Ballynacargy in under 9s and our under 11s played Ballynacargy and Milltownpass. The teams provided a hugely entertaining morning of football with an abundance of talent and skills on show. Thanks very much to Ballynacargy Gaa and Milltownpass Gaa for making the journey over and to Vinnie, James and Killian for helping out with the refreshments.

Split the Pot.
We held the most recent Split the Pot draw on Saturday night in Balycomoyle. The winner was Sammy Smyth from Milltownpass club who had bought the ticket on Saturday morning at the go.games. When told of his good fortune Sammy very generously donated his €285 winnings back to Ballycomoyle GAA to spend on the underage teams. Thank you Sammy. Tickets can now be purchased online at www.ballycomoyle.com for our next draw on July 10th

Sunday March 15th 2020

Lotto.

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.

Club Iarmhí Draw

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.

Corona Virus

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.

Sunday March 8th 2020

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.

Sunday March 1st 2020

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.

Sunday February 23rd 2020

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

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.

Sunday February 9th 2020

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

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.

Sunday November 24th 2019

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.

Sunday November 17th 2019

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.

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.

Sunday October 20th 2019

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.

Sunday September 22nd 2019

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.

Sunday September 8th 2019

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.

Sunday July 14th 2019

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.

Sunday April 28th 2019

Fixtures

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.

Sunday April 7th 2019

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.

Sunday March 24th 2019

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.

Sunday March 17th 2019

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.

Lotto

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.

Sunday March 3rd 2019

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.

Sunday February 24th 2019

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.

Sunday February 10th 2019

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.

Sunday December 16th 2018

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.

Sunday December 2nd 2018

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

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

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

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

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

The lotto draw took place last Thursday in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard and the numbers drawn for the jackpots were as follows. Jackpot 1 €10,000: 4, 12, 23, 27. Jackpot 2 €6,500: 3, 11, 24, 28. Neither jackpot was won, and the following people won €30 each. Pat Cullen, Billy Kennedy, Oliver Gilsenan, Larry Masterson, Robbie & Olivia Costello. The next draw will be held in The Town & Country on Thursday November 22nd

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.

Our men’s junior team had a very valuable league win on Saturday against St. Joseph’s. This will see us playing in a higher division in next year’s competition and our players and management are looking forward to the challenge.

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.

Sunday October 21st 2018

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.

Sunday October 7th 2018

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.

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.

Sunday 16th September 2018

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.

Sunday 2nd September 2018

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.

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.

Sunday 26th August 2018

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.

Sunday 12th August 2018

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.

Sunday 5th August 2018

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.

Sunday July 22nd 2018

Fixtures.

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.

Sunday July 8th 2018

Fixtures.

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.

Sunday July 1st 2018

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.

Sunday June 24th 2018

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.

Sunday June 17th 2018

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.

Sunday June 10th 2018

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.

Sunday June 3rd 2018

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

Sunday May 27th 2018

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.

Sunday May 20th 2018

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

(d) www.gaa.ie

(e) Centra & Supervalu Shops

Sunday May 13th 2018

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

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

(d) www.gaa.ie

(e) Centra & Supervalu Shops

Sunday May 6th 2018

Fixtures.

Wednesday May 9th Under 16 St. Michael’s vs Inny Shamrocks. Ballynacarrigy 7pm.

Thursday May 10th Under 12 Girls vs St. Paul’s/Delvin. Away game.

Thursday May 10th Under 14 St. Michael’s vs Milltownpass. Home venue 7pm

Friday May 11th Under 12 boys vs Inny Shamrocks. Castlepollard Community College 6pm

Sunday May 13th Ladies Intermediate Chmpionship vs St. Paul’s/Delvin. Away venue 12 noon.

Tuesday May 15th Boys Under 10 league. Mullingar Shamrocks 6.30pm. (Brought back from May 8th)

County Under 14 Girls Win Leinster Final.

On Saturday May 5th Westmeath Under 14 girls took to the field in the Leinster final against Wexford. Two of our girls from Ballycomoyle, Shannon Reilly and Cara Murphy, were a very influential part of the team. Having already disposed of Offaly, Laois and Kildare on the way to the final the Westmeath girls were well up for the challenge. The game went very much Westmeath’s way from the start and the final score was 7-9 to 3-2. Our two Ballycomoyle stars accounted for 4-3 of this between them.

Double Header in Ballycomoyle.

We had two big matches in Ballycomoyle on Sunday May 6th. First up were the ladies against Clann Gaels in the first round of the intermediate championship. We were down several players due to injury but still came very close to causing an upset. In the end we finished just 2 points short of the opposition on a final score of 2-12 to 3-7. We face St. Paul’s /Delvin away in the next round on Sunday May 13th.

The men hosted old rivals Loughnavalley in the second game. This was round 4 of the league. Having won the first two rounds and round 3 being postponed our lads were anxious to resume their early momentum. We started off on the right foot and within a short time were 7 pts to 1 ahead. The dominance continued up to half time when the score was 1-12 to 1-1. Loughnavalley managed to bag a couple of goals in the second half but our lads were not for turning and collected their third win out of three outings on a final score of 1-19 to 3-4. The next game is away to Delvin.

Under 14 Girls Féile.

Our under 14 girls run in Féile came to an end in Kinnegad on Tuesday last May 1st. Despite a magnificent performance against a strong Athlone side, our girls finished second best. In the other semi-final Milltownpass beat Milltown and eventually won the Division 2 title when they defeated Athlone.

Under 8s Boys Blitz.

Ballycomoyle hosted a very successful boys under 8s blitz on Friday evening last, May 4th. Teams from C.F.C.W, Multyfarnham and St. Paul’s took part along with our own future all-stars. A big thank you to our coaching officer Shane Brody for organising the event and to everybody who helped on the evening,

Under 8s Girls Blitz.

Una Darcy took her under 8 girls to Multyfarnham for an equally successful blitz on Monday April 30th. Taking part were teams from Ballycomoyle, Multyfarnham, St. Paul’s and the Downs. A great nights football was dished up by all four teams.

Lotto.

The next draw for jackpots of €10,000 and €5,200 will be held in Doyne’s, Glenidan on Thursday May 10th.

Sunday April 29th 2018

Fixtures.

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.

Sunday April 22nd 2018

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.

Sunday April 15th 2018

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.

Sunday April 1st 2018

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.

Sunday March 25th 2018

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.

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.

Sunday March 18th

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.

Sunday 11th March 2018

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.

Scór Leinster Final.

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.

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.

Sunday 4th March 2018

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.

Scór Leinster Final Beckons.

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.

Sunday 25th February 2018

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.

Sunday 18th February 2018

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

Sunday 11th February 2018

Scór

The county semi-finals of Scór sinsir took place on Friday Feb 9th and Saturday Feb 10th. Ballycomoyle were competing in Ballymore on the Friday night. We were represented in the following competitions. Amhrániocht Aonair (Solo Singing): Seán Daly, Aithriseoireacht (Recitation): Catherine Daly, Bailéad Ghrupa: Siobhán Friary, 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): Gráinne Healy, Naomi Fitzpatrick, Anne Flanagan, Sinéad Fitzpatrick, Aoife Kelly, Fiona Culleton, Catherine Daly & Elaine O’Doherty-Masterson. We got through to the county final in the Aithriseoireacht (Recitation) Bailéad Ghrupa & Léiriú Stáitse (Novelty Act). Hard luck to our solo singer and set dancers.. The final takes place in The Downs GAA Centre on Saturday night February 24th.

Speedy Recovery

We wish a speedy recovery to Alisha Fitzpatrick who was to have been taking part in Scór with the ballad group and the set dancers. Due to illness she had to withdraw. I’m sure she’ll be back in action in time to compete for a county medal with the ballad group on Feb. the 24th.

St. Michael’s Minor.

St.Michael’s Minors had their first game in the league on Sunday morning against Killucan. The game didn’t go our way but our lads played very well considering it’s the first outing of the year and the first game under the newly amalgamated St. Michael’s banner. They are out again next Sunday against Kilbeggan/St. Joseph’s. Home venue to be confirmed.

Adult Teams

Mens and Ladies teams are training away in spite of this arctic weather and are always on the hunt for new players or players who have lapsed and feel like making a return. The men can contact Tom Keague 087 9610053 and the ladies should contact Tomás Blake 087 9156981

Split The Pot

Split the Pot is back after the Christmas break The draw took place in The Seven Wonders Bar on Sunday February 11th and our first winner of 2018 is Paddy Cheevers. Paddy gets €305. The next draw will be on Sunday February 25th.

Lotto

The next Lotto draw will be on Thursday Feb 15th in Farrelly’s, Castlepollard when the jackpots will be €10,000 and €4,700.

Registration Evening.

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

Sunday 4th February 2018

Scór

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

Sunday 28 January 2018

Dinner Dance

Our 2018 Dinner Dance was held in Hotel Castlepollard on Saturday night last and was a huge success. Everybody was well looked after by Russell and his team and nobody left the place hungry or thirsty. The proceedings were kicked off by a brilliant performance from our Scór na nÓg ballad group who have just recently won the Westmeath county title. We had medal presentations to our Ladies team who won the County Junior Championship in 2017 and special recognition presentations to their management team. Individual presentations were made to members of our ladies and men’s teams for outstanding performances during the season. Player of the final went to Ruth Daniels for what was one of the best individual displays of football ever witnessed in a Ballycomoyle jersey. Player of the year deservedly went to Aoife Gallagher. Caoimhe McCrossan was presented with a special recognition award for her achievement as a county player with the Westmeath camogie team. Caoimhe was player of the match in the All-Ireland final when Westmeath lifted the junior title. She went on to win a “soaring star” award, the Intermediate and Junior grades equivalent of an all-star. Player of the year on the men’s team went to John Egan who has given stellar commitment to the club since his underage playing years. On the Scór front we had presentations to the aforementioned Ballad Group and to our Quiz team who in the previous season had won the county title and were narrowly defeated in the All-Ireland final in Belfast. Chairman of the club Seamus McDermott did an outstanding job as Fear an Tí for the evening and we were joined by a number of special guests. Father Oliver Skelly from the parish of Coole/Whitehall attended and we had apologies from Fr. Patrick Moore, Castlepollard, Father Patrick Donnelly, Fore/Collinstown and Rev. Damien Ó Cathain. Geraldine Giles Chairperson of the ladies’ county board attended and presented medals to the ladies’ team. We were also joined by Patrick O’Reilly Secretary men’s county board, Olive Leonard Chairperson Westmeath Scór and of course our own Catherine Daly who in between all her work for Ballycomoyle is also chairperson of Scór Laighean.

New website

We have our new website up and running. Over the coming weeks and months the website will hopefully become the go-to place for all club information. As of now it’s very much in the “under construction” phase so please have patience. You’ll find it at www.ballycomoyle.com.

Membership

Watch this space for details of Membership/registration events over the next couple of months. Membership fees for 2018 are individual adult €50, individual juvenile (under 18)) €30 family €90.

Lotto

The first lotto draw of the new year will be held in The Lough Lene Inn, Collinstown on Thursday February 1st. Jackpots are as follows. Draw 1: €10,000 Draw 2: €4,600. Make sure you have your tickets.

Sunday 21 January 2018

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.

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Win a trip to New York.

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.

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.

Lotto.

The next draw will be held in McCormack’s, Castlepollard on Thursday August 30th for jackpots of €10,000 and €6,000.

Camping Night.

Lotto.