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AUSTIN STACKS
enior Football
Austin Stacks 1-14; Killarney Legion 0-8. We began the defence of our Club Championship with a trip to Castleisland on Sunday last (5th Sept) and after a very solid display by the 15 who started and by the five subs who were introduced came home with a nine points victory. When you dominate each quarter of the game that is usually an indication of how consistent our display was. And that’s exactly what happened. We scored four points to one in the first quarter, four points to two in the second quarter, three points to two in the third quarter and 1-3 to 0-3 in the final quarter.
After a measured build-up by both sides we opened the scoring in the 5th minute when corner back Jack O’Shea made his customary run up-field to score. This was followed a minute later when Kieran Donaghy put Brendan O’Sullivan through for our second. Legion then opened their account in the 8th minute with a pointed free. Our 3rd score came in the 10th minute when a brilliant interception by Ronan Shanahan found Shane O’Callaghan, who was fouled and Seán Quilter made no mistake from the resultant free. Our forth point came four minutes later when the O’Sullivan brothers combined for Brendan to put over his second of the afternoon. This left us four points to one ahead at the first water break.
Again we dominated the second quarter with Joseph O’Connor and Michael O’Gara lording the centre- great to see Joe making his first appearance of the season after a good campaign with Kerry during the NFL campaign but seeing no activity during the Championship. Joe was one of our point scorers in this quarter along with a Seán Quilter free and two super points from play from Fiachna Mangan. Two more pointed frees from play by Legion left us five points clear at half time (0-8 to 0-3).
Again, during the 3rd quarter we outscored the opposition by three points to two, with Shane O’Callaghan on target twice, one each from play and a free and Seán Quilter also on target from a free. Legions two points also came from frees.
Legion opened the final quarter with a point from a forty five which meant that all their six scores up to then had come from placed ball. They did add two from play in the closing minutes of the game. By then we had added two more points, both from Darragh O’Brien, one each from a free and play. Then in added time we made sure of victory with a second point from play from one of our corner backs, this time Colin Griffin on target and after the Legion keeper had made some good saves throughout the game there was no stopping Brendan O’Sullivan’s cracker for the only goal of the game.
So as we said at the start a great performance by all 20 who lined with one man really catching the eye, that was Armin Heinrich who was making his first Senior start (he did make his senior debut when coming on as a sub late in the Co. League game against Kilcummin at the start of August). Armin was everywhere throughout the pitch linking up in almost every build-up during the hour and deservedly received the Celsius Mensware Man of the Match Award. It was also great to see Barry Shanahan making a late appearance in the game. Barry has been out of action since picking up that nasty injury early in the second half of the Crokes game in early July.
Team: Robbie Murphy, Colin Griffin (0-1), Dylan Casey (Capt), Jack O’Shea (0-1), Paul O’Sullivan, Ronan Shanahan, Conor Jordan, Joseph O’Connor (0-1), Michael O’Gara, Fiachna Mangan (0-2), Shane O’Callagahan (0-2 one free), Armin Heinrich, Seán Quilter (0-3 frees), Kieran Donaghy, Brendan O’Sullivan (1-2).
Subs used: Michael O’Donnell (47m), Greg Horan (47m), Darragh O’Brien (53m) (0-2 one free), Ciarán O’Reilly (60m), Barry Shanahan (61m).
The win entitles us to a home game in round 2 of the Championship and this will take place in Connolly Park, on Sunday next (12th Sept) at 2.30pm, against Kerins O’Rahillys who were defeated by Dingle in their opening round by 0-18 to 0-12.
September In The Past
On the field of play (4th Sept 1955) our Minor Hurlers made history when they won the Club’s first ever MH Co. Championship–defeating a fancied Ballyheigue side by 9-4 to 2-2. Team: Moss Slattery, Dave Barry, Jimmy Murphy (Capt), Seán Quilter, George Foley, Christy McQuinn, Daithí O’Rourke, Brendan Dowling (1-0), Frank Tiernan (0-1), Seán O’Donnell (1-1), Jimmy Hayes (1-0), Dominic Foley (1-0), Johnny B. Brosnan, Tommy O’Keeffe (3-0), Tim Barrett (2-2). Sub used: Benny Hayes. Rest of Panel: John Barry, Brendan Cronin, Sammy O’Connor, Sean Farrell, Mike Quirke, Brendan Walsh. Selectors: Eddie Barry, Paddy Drummond, Joe Mulchinock, Dan Ryan.
A number of great players made their SF Co. Championship debuts during this week in the past five in one game on 7th July 1995 Barry Cooney, Ger Teahon, Liam O’Carroll, Pat Costello and William Kirby and on the 1st Sept 2012 Seán Purcell.
Five great Rockies passed away during this week in September In 2000 (7th Sept), Eily Casey-Slattery; in 2005 (6th Sept) Billy Breen; in 2014 (7th Sept) Robert Power; in 2016 (3rd Sept) Michael Chuchy O’Connell and in 2019 (6th Sept) JJ Murphy.
Club Lotto
Monday Night’s (6th Sept) Jackpot, worth €2,750, was not won. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 13, 23. The €20 winners were Barry Shanahan, Jim Donovan, Denis Bracker O’Regan and David Slattery, all c/o The Club; and Adam Boyle, c/o Dara Healy. Next Monday’s Jackpot will be worth €2,800.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Club Lotto tickets–Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commane’s Book Shop, O’Flynn Interiors, Hussey’s, Princess St., Terry’s Butcher’s, Oakpark The Burger Shack, Monavally as well as Maguire’s Butchers and Kirby’s Brogue Inn and continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week in, week out.
Austin Stacks lotto tickets are now also available to purchase on line on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue Inn Maguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Chris Foley, Sunday’s Well, Lisloose and formerly St. John’s Park; and Elaine Dunne (nee Quinlan), Naas and Tralee.
BALLYMACELLIGOTT GAA
Senior team
Ballymac played their first game of the 2021 Junior Championship on Sunday in Cordal. Thanks to the Cordal Club for an excellent presentation of their pitch for the game. Their opponents for this game were Listry. This was not the first meeting of these two teams this year. They met in the county league and Ballymac were the winners on that occasion.
Listry were determined to reverse the result on the second asking.
The game was 8 minutes old before we had the opening score. This came from Listry’s star forward Ronan Buckley. Shortly after their centre forward buried the ball in the back of Ballymac’s goals. Vinny Horan opened the scoring for Ballymac with a point from a free. A couple of minutes later he pointed from play. Three more points from Listry left the score at the first water break at Listry. 1.4 to Ballymac 0.2.. When play resumed Listry scored twice to leave their half time score at 1.6. Ballymac tagged on 1 point to leave their score at 0.3
Ballymac started the brighter in the second half and quickly registered 2 points from play. Listry fought back and cancelled out these points with a point from play and one from a free, Two more scores from Listry to Ballymac’s one left the score at the water break, Listry 1.10 to Ballymac 0.6.
Listry continued to pile on the pressure and scored 2 more points from play, Ballymac registered 1 more point from play to leave the full-time score at Listry 1.12 to Ballymacelligott 0.7.
Ballymac will play round 2 in two weeks when they play the winners of Gneeveguilla V Finuge. Its still all to play for as two teams qualify from the group.
A big thanks to our Runaí Fionnán Fitzgerald for organising, collecting and distributing the tickets for the game and all games up to this. Hopefully new Covid regulations will ease this burden for future games.
U17 team
Our U17 team have completed their training and competitive games for the season. Eight of the present squad will progress to Senior Level next year. We thank all the players for their commitment and time given to the club over the past tweleve months. It was not an easy twelve months for anyone. We thank the Coaches: John Rice, Charis Flannery and Eddie O’Connell for their mentoring and coaching. In addition, we had Covid documentation and administration to deal with and both the coaches and parents were superb in just getting on with it. A special thanks to Liasion/PRO Eddie O’Connell who did unmeasurable work all year in keeping everyone updated. Míle Buíochas to you all.
Leaving Cert results
We would like to wish all our members who received their Leaving Cert results the very best of luck. You are all A+ in our eyes. It has been a tough 20 months for all students with disruption to study and Covid Regulations and mask wearing. You all had to change your lifestyle and study. We admire you all for coping with all the challenges so well. We wish every one of you all the best for the future.
U15 Team
Our Two U15 s teams were in action in the Central Region competition this past week. On Monday last the 30th August The Gold team travelled to Connolly Park to play Austin Stacks. The final score was Austin Stacks 4-14 to Ballymac Gold 4-04. On Wednesday night our Blue team played Kerins O’Rahillys and the final score was Ballymac Blue Team: 3-21 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-08.
Academy. U9News Ballymac U9s togged out this morning for a Go Game at home against Listry. We fielded two teams each playing 30 minute games.
The boys displayed some great tackles and there were plenty of scores from both sides. Jake Sugrue, Mickey Brosan and Michael Scanlon did some super defending. Daithi O’Connor, Tadhg Brick and Dara Leen in mid-field ran all day and showed great spirit. Jack O’Connell and Conor Mangan scored some fine scores for our side. It definitely wasn’t a one-sided game and Gearóid Jones and Daniel Maher made some fantastic saves against a strong Listry team. Sean Ireland is improving nicely in his first year playing for U9s Ballymac and made some great blocks. It was great to have Scott Fitzmaurice back in action after an injury all summer and he made himself known.
Well done to all the boys who turned up today and played. Thanks to parents and coaches. We are looking forward to our next game yet to be confirmed. Ballymac Abú.
U14 girls
Division 2 round 1 Saturday 04 September 2021 Ballymac 3-3 Na Gaeil 3-10
On Saturday evening, in the first round of the Division 2 Inder 14’s Ladies football, Ballymac were at home to Na Gaeil. It was a lovely evening for a game of football and this would be our first game this year where the lights had to be turned on. Frank McLaughlin was our referee for the game.
The game started off at a quick pace with some very tight marking by both teams. 1st water break scores, Ballymac no score Na Gaeil 2 points After the 1st water break the game started to open up, Ballymac scored 2 goals and 1 point and Na Gaeil scored 3 goals and 4 points in this quarter. Ballymac were unlucky here as 2 of the goals came in high and just went in under the bar.
Score at half time, Ballymac 2-1 Na Gaeil 3-6
At this stage Na Gaeil were moving the ball that bit faster then Ballymac and their hard work was paying off. In the 3rd quarter, Ballymac came out strong and scored a goal and a point to Na Gaeil 3 points. Score at the end of the 3rd quarter. Ballymac 3-2 Na Gaeil 3-9 In the last quarter the defence from both teams were under pressure but managed to hold their ground with only 1 point being scored by either side. Score at full time , Ballymac 3-3 Na Gaeil 3-10 Goal scorers for Ballymac were Jill Quirke ( 2 ) and Katie Landers ( 1 )
Play Ball Lotto Results
Play Ball Lotto Results from 30th August 2021. Last Monday nights Play Ball Lotto Jackpot was €10,600 and the draw was made by Jer Lynch and Kevin Leen. The draw was live on Facebook. The numbers drawn were 3,10,20 and 21. There was no winner of the jackpot. Congratulations to the following lucky dip winners: €30.00 Bruce Hannah €20.00, Siobhan Leen. and the three winners of 3 for a €5 quick pick for next week’s draw were: Julie Quirke, Cliona Lynch, and Neil Breen We thank you all for your support and we really appreciate your continued support week in week out. Next week’s Jackpot is €10,700.00. We thank you all for your support and we really appreciate your support week in week out. Tickets for the lotto can be purchased by logging on to our web site: OR from any of our sellers who are now selling from the clubforce mobile phone app. Our nominated seller this week is Paula Silles and if you wish to contact Paula Silles, she will be delighted to assist you. No Touch Lotto Sales Ballymac GAA is now selling our lotto tickets Via Mobile. All you need to do is give us your numbers, mobile number, and payment. We enter in via mobile phone and you get a receipt to your mobile. It’s totally transparent and accountable. Once again, we thank you sincerely for your continued support.
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