Senior Football Training & Challenge Match

Training continues this Wednesday at Ardagh Astro pitch & Saturday at the pitch.

Last Thursday, we faced Na Piarsaigh in a challenge match in Caherdavin. Despite missing a number of regulars, this was a well needed work out as the lads took what was being done in training out into practice on the pitch. This was a real game of two halves, with some very good football played by both teams with Na Piarsaigh emerging victorious in the end by a few points. Another highlight being the senior debuts of Callum Daly and Luke Gammell. Thanks to Na Piarsaigh for facilitating us on the night with the game taking place under the lights of their new pitch which was in immaculate condition for this time of year.

Team vs Na Piarsaigh – Conor Ranahan; Jason Daly, Kevin McMahon, Rob Whelan; Roger Somers, Pa Ranahan, Callum Daly; Shane Gallagher, Cian O’Connell; Shane Hallinan, Jack Neville, Sean Whelan; Maurice Somers, Danny Neville, David Holland. Subs: Brian Neville, Luke Gammell, Paul Doyle.

Fixtures County League, SFC, PMFC

Competitive fixtures are upon us with the first rounds of the Senior Football Championship, County League and Premier Minor Football Championship only around the corner. Best wishes to all players and management involved with our teams.

SFC

Round 1 (28/03/2019 – 31/03/2019) versus Ballylanders

Round 2 (04/04/2019 – 07/04/2019) versus Monaleen

County League

Round 1 (02/03/2019) Away to Fr. Casey’s

Round 2 (09/03/2019) Home to Na Piarsaigh

Round 3 (16/03/2019) Away to Rathkeale

Premier Minor Football Championship

Round 1 (05-04-2019) versus Monaleen

Round 2 (12-04-2019) versus Father Casey’s

Further details will be published on our Twitter and Facebook feeds as soon as they are confirmed.

Do It for Diarmuid

Recently, former player and friend Diarmuid Barron was diagnosed with cancer upon returning home from New Zealand. This news has shocked everyone associated with the club, but we are determined to support Diarmuid and his partner Jenna through this time. We are looking to organise our own event but in the meantime a number of fundraisers are organised to help with everyday costs.

In New Zealand, the Saint Patrick’s Emerald City GAA club, where Diarmuid played in goals for their Senior Footballers last year, have started an online fundraiser which can be found here https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/do-it-for-diarmuid

A Weekend for Diarmuid will take place over March 8th to 10th with a number of fundraising events to take place. All money raised over the weekend will go directly to Diarmuid. For more information you can follow the Facebook page: DoitforDiarmuid

We will publish details of our event when it is finalised on our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Club Limerick Draw

Ballysteen GAA Club is now promoting the Club Limerick Draw for 2019. Cost €100 for 10 monthly draws first draw April 6th. By joining the draw, you have a chance to win 31 prizes monthly ranging from €12000 to €100. Your membership of Ballysteen GAA Club entitles you to be included in a draw for tickets for matches where demand exceeds supply i.e. Munster & All Ireland Finals etc.

As an incentive for members who pay the full subscription before March 10th. Will be entered in a club draw for €100. Your subscription of which Ballysteen GAA receives €50 will be used to run the club and facilitate the training of our teams.

Contact Alan Kehoe (0871237562) or John Anglim (0862362642) for more information.

Club Membership

For anyone who doesn’t want to join the Club Limerick Draw cost of Club Membership for 2019 will be €50 (Adult) & €25 (Minor). This will cover training and insurance costs for players and give priority for All Ireland tickets when necessary. Members can also join together to take part in the Limerick Club draw by combining their €50 membership and be in with chance of winning cash prizes every month. For more information contact Alan Kehoe (0871237562) or John Anglim (0862362642).

National League

Well done to the Limerick Senior Hurlers and William O’Meara on their victory over Kilkenny on Sunday in the National Hurling League. William made the match day panel for the first time this season but saw no game time. That win makes it three from three for the All Ireland Champions and next up is the visit of Cork next Sunday at the Gaelic Grounds. Throw in is at 2.30pm.

The Senior Footballers face Leitrim in Kilmallock next Saturday in a Division Four clash with throw in penciled in for 3pm.

Sympathies

The Club extends its sympathy to the family of Michael O’Brien following his recent passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Parish GAA Book

The Club will be releasing a book on the history of the GAA in the Askeaton-Ballysteen parish. If anyone has old photographs or stories regarding GAA in the parish, contact Paul Anglim. The book will be going to print at the end of 2020.

Club Shop

A wide range of club merchandise can be purchased from the O'Neills online store at the following address

https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/ballysteen-gaa.html

Facebook and Twitter

You can stay up to date with Ballysteen GAA by adding us on Facebook or following on Twitter @BallysteenGAA

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