July 2015

U-16`s Championship this evening in Cong, at 7pm.

  Reminder Ballinrobe U-16`s play in an away County Semi-Final Championship game versus The Neale, this coming Tuesday, at 7pm. Everyone is asked to make a big effort to turn up and support the lads in this crucial local derby. The coaches, David Colleran, Liam Burke and Fergal O`Malley and all the players, have been working hard for the big game, so please come along and give your support. Poster link below; brobe v the neale semi final 4×4

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We have four winners in county board draw – including €5000 winner

By Liam Horan, Webmaster Ballinrobe GAA club had four winners in last week’s Mayo GAA draw, including the top prize winner, Tony Shanahan, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick, who won €5000. The winning ticket was sold by Ronan Macken. Ronan has outlined that Tony was a generous supporter of the draw as he purchased two tickets. The other winners were Paddy McTigue, €1000; Billy Horan, €500; and Paul Finnerty, €200. Ballinrobe GAA club have congratulated the winners and expressed gratitude to all who supported the draw.

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Senior team play in Darragh Walsh 7-a-side tournament this Saturday @thenealegaaclub

We are honoured to field our senior team in this tournament this Saturday, starting at 3pm: From The Neale GAA: The Neale GAA Club with the family of Darragh Walsh are hosting a ‘Friends of Darragh’ 7’s Tournament on Saturday August 1st. This will comprise eight local teams (The Neale, Ballinrobe, Kllmaine, Caherlistrane, Headford, Clonbur and Shrule/Glencorrib) and a team from Qatar competing against each other. In conjunction with this there will be a Family fun day. For the U12 to U16 there will various competitions like penalty shootout, crossbar challenge and get the ball in the hole. The U8 and U10 will perform an exhibition game at half time of the plate and cup finals. T-Shirts will be on sale and funds will be going towards the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Refreshments will be available on the day. All are welcome.

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Blitz to honour Christy O’Loughlin & Andy Merrigan Cup will be present @aibgaa

    Christy O’Loughlin, who passed away in 2012, was a valued member of Ballinrobe GAA Club – and this Saturday the Christy O’Loughlin Memorial Cup will be inaugurated. The club’s tribute to Christy can be viewed HERE. Four U12 teams will compete for the Christy O’Loughlin Cup, and the two semi-finals will take place as follows: Semi-finals: 3pm – Ballinrobe v Ballintubber 3.45pm – Parke v Corofin The semi-finals will be followed by a B final (4.30pm) and A final (5.15pm). This event forms part of the Queen of the Lakes festival which kicks off in Ballinrobe this weekend. The Andy Merrigan Cup, captured in thrilling fashion by Corofin in Croke Parrk on St Patrick’s Day, will be on display. “Members of the O’Loughlin family will be present on the day. It promises to be a great family occasion and we expect a large turn-out. Bring your cameras to capture those memories,” said organiser Declan Corcoran.

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