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U16s win well versus Erris St Patrick’s

By Billy Horan, Club PRO Ballinrobe were emphatic victors in the second round of the JJ Burke Renault U16 D Football Championship, Section 2, last week, defeating a visiting Erris St Patrick’s by 8.25 to 1.5. Early goals by Liam Burke and Dylan Jennings foreshadowed what was to ensue and the locals were comfortably positioned at the interval on a score line of 5.11 to 0.2. The visitors tried their utmost to put a better face on things after the resumption of the action but to no avail as Ballinrobe extended their advantage. Evan O’Brien, Evan Gannon, Liam Burke, Padraig Óg Horan, Oran O’Malley and Oisin Hanlon impressed for Ballinrobe. Mickey Conroy, Finian Carolan the scorer of the goal, Alan Barrett, Ciaran Doherty, Conor Kilker and Stephen Grealis, the goalkeeper, were prominent for the losers. Scorers for Ballinrobe: Liam Burke 3.6, Oisin Hanlon 2.3, Evan O’Brien 0.8, Ross Philbin 1.1, D Jennings and M Burke a goal each, K Tierney 0.3, R Jennings 0.2, P Óg Horan and E Langan 0.1. Ballinrobe team: D Lynagh, E Sheridan, E Reaney, C Vahey, P Óg Horan, E Gannon, Oran O’Malley, Evan O’Brien, D Jennings, L Burke, O Hanlon, K Finnerty, R Philbin, Subs: R O’Neill, M Burke, J Tierney, M McDonald, R Jennings. Referee: Vincent Joyce, Claremorris.

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U16 lose narrowly to Ballaghaderreen

By Billy Horan, Club PRO Ballaghaderreen pipped visiting Ballinrobe by two points – 2-12 to 2-10 – in the opening round of the JJ Burke Renault Mayo U16 D football championship, section two, last week. The home side was in front by 1-6 to 0-4 at half-time, but Ballinrobe made more of an impact after play resumed. Goals by Ross Philbin and Evan O’Brien helped to fashion an advantage of 2-10 to 1-9 by the 45th minute. Ballaghaderreen, however, responded resolutely to the challenge and the necessary scores emerged in an exciting finish to claim victory. Figuring with distinction for Ballinrobe were Evan O’Brien, Padraig Og Horan, Christopher Vahey, Kieran Finnerty, Evan Reaney, Evan Gannon and Ross Philbin. Ballinrobe scorers: E O’Brien (1-4), P Og Horan (0-4); R Philbin (1-0), K Finnerty (0-1), O Hanlon (0-1), Ballinrobe: D Lynagh; E Sheridan, C Vahey, E Reaney; E Langan, O O’Malley (captain), E Gannon; R Philbin, P Og Horan; L Burke, E O’Brien, K Finnerty; R Jennings, O Hanlon, D Joyce. Sub: S Maughan. [Category News, Slider, Twitter Auto Post[

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A typical Robe Rockets Saturday morning

  Saturday, July 4th, 2015 – so what does go on at our Robe Rockets Academy every Saturday morning?     Dave Conway, secretary of Robe Rockets, and one of its main coaches, gives this overview while he stands beside a portable goal – waiting for me to go away again so he can move the goal to where it should be.   [audio:http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/daire.mp3] There’s a flurry of activity as parents arrive with their children. One of the great features of Robe Rockets is parental involvement. Many parents wait and lend a hand and some have gone on to attend coaching courses and workshops. As the parents are the first educators of the children, and the biggest influence on their lives, the deep involvement of parents in their football can only be a good thing. But what do the players think? John Gleeson is a veteran – at seven years of age. Here he explains why he comes along every Wednesday and Saturday. [audio:http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/john-gleeson.mp3] The coaching is in full swing now. The atmosphere is supportive and positive. “Good, Rory, well done”, shouts Colm Jennings, the head buck cat at U6 level. Marie O’Haire celebrates every shot on target at the town goal. [audio:http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fizzy.mp3] But where have all the girls gone? They’re not here in their usual numbers this morning. Declan O’Louglin gives the reason why they’re strangely absent. [audio:http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/declan.mp3]   And an hour later, it’s over. All to be repeated next Wednesday and next Saturday, over and over again, fun times for children and adults, memories being created, friendships being formed, skills being developed, a culture built hour by hour, a relationship with the club and the game that will hopefully go deeper and deeper in the weeks, months and years ahead. Go Rockets.  Out-take: not sure how I created this photo, but, fair is fair, it’s right cool…  

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U14s lose to Erris St Patrick’s

By Billy Horan, Club PRO Erris St Patrick’s made a worthwhile visit to Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe, on Thursday evening, when defeating the home side by 11-9 to 3-6 in the first round of the county U14 championship (division 3, group B). Erris St Patrick’s, very much in command outfield, led by 6-5 to 2-2 at half-time, with Cian O’Connell accounting for all of the Ballinrobe scores. There was little change in the pattern of exchanges after the action resumed and Erris St Patrick’s consolidated their position. Ciaran Doherty, Dylan Walker, Brendan Conway, James Mullarkey, Finian Carolan and Stephen Grealish performed impressively for the victors. Cian O’Connell, Seamus Langan, Eoin Gilrane, Ewan Duffy and Luke Jennings were prominent for Ballinrobe. Ballinrobe: C O’Connell 3-5, D Sweeney 0-1. Referee: Garryowen McMahon.

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Invitation to Ballinrobe ladies football debut day

Ballinrobe’s reformed Ladies Football club, together with the rest of the club’s Robe Rockets, are having a Debut Day and want to send you a special invite to celebrate this exciting day. The venue is Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe, on Saturday, June 13th.  Match times are available HERE. We are inviting brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, grandparents and friends to come along to support our young footballers on the day. We have a special invitation for all players who played for the last U16 Ballinrobe ladies football team, 2004/2005.   We would like you to dig out old photos and give them to Mary Langan, Secretary, (087) 234 7438 or send in by email to maryinmayo@yahoo.com.  Any photos sent in will be returned. We ask that you turn up on the day to meet our new players, give them advice tell them stories of your experience of being part of the ladies football team. Help us celebrate the day which is being held to encourage our new players. Refreshments and treats, including teas and coffee, will be available on this fun Debut Day.

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