Bord na nÓg News

Bord na nÓg Fixture Changes

  As a result of a meeting on 15.4.15 of the Bord na nÓg Executive, a number of changes were made to the fixture schedule. Please see the fixtures below which highlight the next two games for U-18`s, U-16`s and U-14`s. Minor Round 7 – 24/04/2015 Ballinrobe V The Neale Time: 7 00 PM , Venue: Ballinrobe Referee: Kevin Connelly Round 8 – 01/05/15 Knockmore V Ballinrobe Time: 7 00 PM , Venue: St. Joseph’s Park Referee: Vincent Neary Under 16 Round 5 – 21/04/2015 Carras V Ballinrobe Time: 7 00 PM , Venue: Garrymore Referee: Mark Tuffy Round 6 – 28/04/2015 Ballinrobe V Bohola Moy Davitts Time: 7 00 PM , Venue: Ballinrobe Referee: Martin Kennedy Under 14 Round 5 – 23/04/2015 Ballinrobe V Kiltimagh Time: 7 00 PM , Venue: Ballinrobe Referee: John E Burke Round 7 – 14/05/2015 Charlestown Sarsfields V Ballinrobe Time: 7 00 PM , Venue: Fr. O’Hara Park Referee: TBC                  

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U14 footballers strike late to claim victory over @bonniconlon_gaa

Report by club PRO Billy Horan A late goal by full-forward Cian O’Connell fashioned a hard-earned Ballinrobe success by 4-5 to 3-7 over Bonniconlon in the third round of Division Two of the Mayo U14 football league at Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe, on Thursday evening. It was Ballinrobe’s first victory in the league and goals by Ewan Duffy and Cian O’Connell (2) left Bonniconlon trailing by 3-3 to 0-5 at the interval. The north Mayo representatives exerted considerable pressure in the second-half and managed to edge ahead by two points before Cian O’Connell restored the advantage for Ballinrobe. Ballinrobe’s leading performers were top scorer Cian O’Connell, with an impressive tally of 3-4, Eoin Gilrane, Dara Jason Butler, Ewan Duffy and Luke Jennings, the goalkeeper. James Kelly, Cristian Judge, John Lawrence, Mark Conlon and Enda Conlon figured prominently for Bonniconlon. Ballinrobe scorers: Cian O’Connell 3-4, Ewan Duffy 1-0, Conor O’Brien 0-1. Ballinrobe: Luke Jennings; Jason Butler, Cian Sheridan, Peter Finlay; John Heneghan, Eoin Gilrane, Dara Sweeney; Conor Cusack, Ewan Duffy; Seamus Langan, Conor O’Brien, Brian McDonnell; Eoghan Burke, Cian O’Connell, Ben Hynes. Subs: Tadhg Murphy, Dylan Sweeney, Hammad Kabir. Ref: Vincent Joyce, Claremorris.

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Emma is our new ladies football officer

Emma Jennings, a former footballer with Ballinrobe, and also a former club treasurer, has been appointed the club’s ladies football officer. Emma will lead moves to establish a ladies football club in Ballinrobe. She will work closely with the club executive over the coming months to explore the best ways of setting up the club. Girls up to the age of 12 are currently training in Flanagan Park every Saturday morning at 9.30am. New players are always welcome.

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Minors lose to Mayo Gaels

Mayo Gaels scored a decisive win over Ballinrobe, prevailing by 3-13 to 2-7, in Division Two of the Mayo Minor football league at Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe, on Wednesday evening last. Goals from Damien Murphy and Gerry Canavan (2) left the visitors comfortably positioned at the interval, 3-6 to 1-3, and though Ballinrobe did exert more pressure in the second half, the outcome was never in doubt. Mayo Gaels: Gerry Canavan 2-7, Damien Murphy 1-0, John Gallagher 0-3, Francis Regan 0-2, Calum Henry 0-1. Ballinrobe: Kevin Quinn 2-4, Peter Walsh 0-2, Dermot Doran 0-1. Ref: Johnny Burke, Hollymount-Carramore.

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Easter break for the Rockets

After a hectic few months (see HERE for all recent activity), the Robe Rockets take a well-earned Easter break this Saturday (April 4). It’s all systems go on the following Saturday, April 11. It’s 9.30am on Flanagan Park for everyone. As always, the times for all concerned are available HERE. Last Saturday there was a surprise bit of fun at the pre-Easter session with every young player getting an Easter egg. Keep working on the skills over Easter, folks, and see you again on April 11th.

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