President Elect GAA Congratulations to Aogan O’Fearghail, from Drumgoon Eire Og Cavan who was elected the New President Elect of the GAA and who take office from congress 2015, a We wish him every success as Uachtarán of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael.
Senior League 1st game of the senior league is against Doohamlet in Ballybay at 2pm on 23rd March
Junior B 1st round of junior league is against Castleblayney in Ballybay on 9th Mar at 12 noon
Championship Draw Ballybay Pearse Bros have been drawn to play against Castleblayney in the first round of the 2014 senior Championship. The senior league is due to commence late March. Reserve league to commence beginning March
Juveniles
Presentation Night :The juvenile presentation night took place last Saturday and by all accounts it was a most enjoyable evening for all who attended .First up were the U8/10s who received medals for their dedication and participation throughout the 2013 season. Next were the U12s who won the U12 1B shield final, followed by the U14s who won the U14 Div.2 Shield final and last but not least were the U16s who received their Div.1 League and Championship medals . A huge thank-you to Ryan Wylie, Christopher Mc Guinness and Dessie Ward who presented the medals and to the parents who came out to support the players and make the night a great success. Thanks also to the following who donated spot prizes for the raffle:-Pat O Brien(The Ballybay Inn),Malachy Brennan(Action Adhesive),Philip Duffy,Ballybay Football Club,Johnjoe Gorman(Conlons Bar),Noel Mc Cabe(Sports Galore),Mc Nally Crane Hire,Monaghan,Jimmy Counihan,Declan Loughman Sports,Kieran’s Restaurant Ballybay and Drurys Centra Ballybay.
Flag Day: The annual juvenile Flag Day takes place on the weekend of 7th/8th March. Any parent wishing to help out on either day contact Claire Duffy.
Registration Evening: There has been a change of date for Registration evening , it will now take place on Friday 14th March at 7pm. in Club rooms. This is a very important date for parents/ Guardians to remember as they must attend on the evening to register their child/children (€5 per child) and sign Code of Conduct forms if their children wish to play football this year. Matches will start in early April and unregistered children will be unable to play .It has also been brought to our attention that ALL children regardless of age need to be registered for insurance purposes .
U16s/Minors (St.Pats) :Training Thursday evenings in Ballybay 8-9.15pm
Congratulations to Alan Malone who won at the All Ireland Credit Union Art Competition at a recent awards night in Croke Park. Well done to Alan.
Club membership is now due once again and can be paid to John Keenan. Paddy Kerr and Claudine Wylie Single membership 20€ or 50€ which includes admission into all home senior league games. It is important that ALL players pay their membership as soon as possible otherwise you will not be covered under the GAA insurance scheme. Please note that club membership will close on Monday 31st March.The club would like to compile a record of members phone numbers and email addresses as to inform members of club games, information and events at the club.
Sympathy The club would like to extend deepest sympathy to the entire Linden Family on the death of their mother Maureen, especially to Frances past chairman and David player with the club, Also the club extends sympathy to the Ronnie Farrelly and family on the passing of wife and mother Mary, O’Duffy Tce and grand mother of player with the club Daniel. May they rest in peace.
Bingo BIngo every Tues night at 8-45 (please note time change)
Astro turf Please contact Brendan Macklin 0876766283 to reserve astro turf.
