The club extends sympathy to Elaine O’Brien on the passing of her father Mike Connolly, Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway. Elaine is married to Norman O’Brien, a member of our club’s U12 management team and a former manager of our senior football team (2009 to 2012). Their sons play in the Ballinrobe colours. The funeral takes place this evening (Tuesday) and tomorrow in Galway. Full details are HERE May he rest in peace.
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From John Gilrane, U10 team manager: “We had our last U10 outing yesterday against Kilmeena over at their pitch. Team photo is attached. Missing from photo today are Ben Doyle, Darragh Lynch and Jamie Tracey – all unavoidably absent. “We fielded two teams and both played two games. Teams were well matched and all games were evenly contested. Kilmeena were very good hosts and brought all players and parents into their clubhouse afterwards for tea, sandwiches etc. “We would like to particularly thanks the parents who brought their children to training all year, and who attended home and away games, often helping with transport.”
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Our only club game this week is a vital one – Mayo SFL Division 1A, home to Knockmore, on Sunday next, at 12noon.Ref Jerome Henry.Please come out to support the team.
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Update from today, Sunday, October 20th. Our seniors were beaten by 0-15 to 1-10 by Claremorris in the Mayo SFL Division 1A, in Claremorris. With Tourmakeady and Crossmolina both winning, things are getting tough at the bottom of the league table, so we urge all supporters to get behind the team in the coming weeks. The U10s travelled to Kilmeena to play the local in a number of challenge games, and had a most enjoyable day.
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Note from U10 manager John Gilrane: “No training this Sat morning as there are lots of other events on for kids. “Match in Kilmeena on Sunday, we’ll leave from our pitch at 11am. “From replies, appears plenty cars travelling over so we can car pool. “If your child can’t go can you let us know so we can firm numbers with Kilmeena. Also, anyone else planning to drive over, please let us know so we confirm we are ok for transport. Thanks.”
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Note from Mayo County Board: On Sunday the 27th of October Breaffy and Castlebar Mitchels will play in the 2013 Mayo Senior Football Final. On the day we will be having a free draw for three 2014 “Cairde Mhaigh Eo” Memberships. Please circulate THIS FORM to your members/supporters. Each entry must be presented on entry to the ground on County Final Day where officials will be present to collect same. These forms will only be collected on the day on entry to the ground. One entry per person and each person availing of the draw must attend the County Final
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We urge all our supporters to turn out in large numbers on Sunday next for our vital Mayo SFL Division 1A clash with Claremorris, in Claremorris at 12noon (ref. Jerome Henry). We are fighting to stave off relegation from Division 1A of the league and two points from this game would be a massive boost. We hope to see all of you there.
UPDATE, TODAY, MONDAY OCTOBER 14: Congratulations to Stephen and his Corofin team, who had a convincing win in this final. They now play either Breaffy or Castlebar Mitchels, who contest the Mayo final. Every good luck to Stephen Rochford who manages Corofin versus Salthill-Knocknacarra in today’s Galway SFC at Tuam Stadium (4o’c). Stephen, who played all of his club football with Crossmolina, has been living in Ballinrobe for a number for years and is a member of our club’s coaching committee. Along with Alan Flynn – the current Galway senior football trainer – he led our U21s to a Mayo B title a few years back. He is married to Lauragh Gill, a member of a well-known Ballinrobe family.Stephen reached the pinnacle of club football in 2001 when he played on the Crossmolina team that won the All-Ireland title (Andy Merrigan Cup). Quick question to see if you’re tuned today, input your answer below: what is the name of the cup presented to the winners of the Galway SFC?
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Monday, October 14 – a fresh batch of photos just added now, courtesy of John Gilrane. Anyone else got pix, please send onto secretary.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie. We will update here as the day goes on – so you can check here and also check keep an eye on the club’s AUDIOBOO account. UPDATE 8, 9pm: As the team arrives home, we have gathered a lot of pictures – thanks to Sean O’Connell, Angela Hynes and Alan Flannery. You can view them HERE. Anyone else with pix can email them to Liam Horan – see address below. I reckon there will be no need for lullabies or bedtime stories tonight. UPDATE 7, 6pm: Angelina McHugh has just played a request for the team. This is the wording she read out: Well done to Ballinrobe U12s who played in Croke Park today in the Connacht Play’n’Stay blitz – they played six games and won four, but, really, the thrill of playing in Croke Park, and doing the full stadium tour, was the highlight of the day. Well done to team mentors Norman O’Brien, Kevin Gilrane, John Sweeney and John Gilrane, and club chairperson Alan Flannery, who led this Mayo assault on Croker today – and hopefully we will see many of these players back in Croke Park in the future wearing the Ballinrobe and Mayo colours. They’re on the bus home now, tired but fulfilled and with memories to last a lifetime. Many family members joined them on the trip. From all in Ballinrobe GAA Sean O’Connell is coming good with a blast of photos by email, you can see them in the picture link HERE. Our teams from today: Managed by Norman O’Brien and Kevin Gilrane: Adam Flannery, Jack Woods, Mark Conway, Seamus Langan, Eoin Burke, Ewan Duffy, Luke Jennings, Peadar Feerick, Patrick McNeill, Conor Cusack, Hammad Kabir, Gary Mellett. Managed by John Sweeney and John Gilrane: Gillen Jennings, Cian Martyn, Jason Butler, Cian O’Connell, Johnny Heneghan, Eoin Gilrane, Conor O’Brien, Cian Sheridan, Ben Hynes, Brendan Duong, Adam Walsh, Darragh Sweeney. UPDATE 6, 3.45pm: Two more games played – one lost, one won. One of our teams beat St Molaise Gaels (Sligo) and another of our teams lost to the same opposition. So that’s four out of six for us from the day. On the bus home soon – apart from playing on the sacred turf, the museum tour was a real highlight. A lot of family members travelled with the team, or separately, and it has been an utterly memorable day. Summary – we won against Burrishoole, Eastern Harps, St Malaoise Gaels and Michael Glaveys, and lost against Balla and St Malaoise Gaels. UPDATE 5, 3pm: Second games over – we have beaten Michael Glaveys (Roscommon) and Eastern Harps (Sligo). So, four played, three won, one lost. UPDATE 4, 2pm: The lads have played on Croke Park – a singular honour. We beat Burrishoole and lost to Balla in the first two games. Played well in both games, though we lost both. UPDATE 3, 1pm: Photos are starting to come through from Croke Park now. You can view them HERE – we will be updating there as we receive more pix. If you’re in Croke Park and have some pix, please send them to secretary.ballinrobe.mayo@gaa.ie UPDATE 2, 11am: The team has arrived in Croke Park. UPDATE 1 is an Audioboo, with news from the team bus. This time tomorrow our U12s will be on route to Croker… Our U12s will play in Croke Park. Date, Saturday October 5. It’s a Stay and Play day. We have two U12 teams, 9 a side, and three subs per team. Gerry O’Malley revealed our fixtures at tonight’s Executive Committee meeting: Ballinrobe Team 1: 1.45pm v Balla (Mayo); 2.05pm v Michael Glaveys (Roscommon); 3.20pm v St Molaise Gaels (Sligo). Ballinrobe Team 2: 1.45pm: v Burrishoole (Mayo); 2.05pm: v Eastern Harps (Sligo); 3.20pm: v St Molaise Gaels (Sligo). The trip will include a museum tour. A special commemorative rain jacket is being produced and can be purchased from the team management. A large number of parents are travelling on the day.
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