Ladies football

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football Our U12 ladies played their final grading game against Hollymount on Friday in Flanagan park on a beautiful spring evening. During this league we played five matches three at home and two away to Carnacon and Kiltimagh.  We have had 23 players play and some have played their first Gaelic football games for the club. These young ladies have developed with each game and have always played to the best of their abilities. They are a credit to our club. A neutral spectator who saw these girls play last year commented on their huge improvement since then. This is credit to all the hard work of the players and their coaches and to the parents/guardians who make sure the ladies are at training and games every week. We look forward to our next group of games once the leagues have been decided.  Watch this space! Please note that all training and match details are on the calendar at the bottom of the homepage on http://www.ballinrobegaaclub.com/

By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football Our U12 ladies had a very busy week last week playing on in Ballinrobe on Wednesday and again on Friday in Kiltimagh. We had great numbers at both games.  Even though results are not going our way all our players continue to learn and improve with each game they play. Training is at the normal time this evening – Wednesday 20th April at 6-7 Match Friday in Ballinrobe Vs Hollymount at 6pm in Flanagan Park, meet at 5:40pm.  Please be on time. It is the policy of Ballinrobe GAA Club to have all children dropped off and picked up at the dressing rooms for both outdoor training and matches.  This is to ensure the safety of all our players. Children are not permitted to walk to car park on their own. As always, gumshields are mandatory.  Also, players cannot wear jewellery or hair slides. Please note that all training and match details are on the calendar at the bottom of the homepage on http://www.ballinrobegaaclub.com/

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football The U12 ladies played their first away match against Carnacon on Friday 1st April. Again we had another great turnout with 19 players all of whom had game time. The ladies again displayed tremendous skills and courage  in very mucky conditions. Even though we lost narrowly in the end our young ladies continue to learn and with each game are becoming more used to competitive games. Thanks to all the parents and the ladies themselves for showing up to training and matches.    Training is again on this evening, April 6th from 6pm to 7pm This coming Friday April 8th our next league match is at home at 6pm against the Neale. Please make sure to arrive in plenty of time to tog out and be on the pitch for warm up before the game. Please note that it is the policy of Ballinrobe GAA Club to have all children dropped off and picked up at the dressing rooms for both outdoor training and matches.  This is to ensure the safety of all our players. Children are not permitted to walk to car park on their own. As always, gumshields are mandatory.  Also, players cannot wear jewellery or hair slides.  

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football   We have two weeks training outside behind us already and are now coming to the first of our Grading League matches on Monday next, March 28th at 6pm in Flanagan Park. Please take note of the table below with the dates of all the upcoming fixtures. We would love for as many parents/guardians to stay for the matches if possible and support our young ladies. Please note that it is the policy of Ballinrobe GAA Club to have all children dropped off and picked up at the dressing rooms for both outdoor training and matches.  This is to ensure the safety of all our players. Children are not permitted to walk to car park on their own. As always, gumshields are mandatory. The coaches for the U12 team are Declan O’Loughlin, Elaine Tracey and Terry Duddy. We always welcome help so if you can spare some time and are interested in helping out please let us know.

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football   Our Finals evening of the U12/U13 Pella took place on Wednesday last and I think it’s fair to say that we’ve seen a great improvement in the ladies skills and confidence.  They’ve worked very well together in their individual teams. Congratulations to Team D on winning the League. Also to the other teams who took part in the League.  Well done to you all.  The level of play was at it’s finest on our final night. Runners Up Team B Teams A and C , E and F   Thank you to the parents etc, for bringing the ladies to the league each night. It was great to see so many of you waiting on and cheering on the ladies at the Finals. A few shots from our Finals games.                  

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football   Well we’ve come to the end of our Girls U12/13 Pella League and what a fantastic five weeks we have had.  We’ve seen some great games and it has been a joy watching the skills levels of all of the girls getting stronger each week. Congratulations to Team D on placing top of the League Table and to all of the ladies who took part. Thank you to the Coaches and parents who were there each week.  We know it’s not easy to be out in the evenings with homework, dinners and study to be organised.  A special thank you to the girls who stepped in to play with teams A and F each week.  It’s a fast game and for some of you to play two games in one evening was great. This coming Wednesday brings us to the playoffs. A nice way to round off our League would be if all the parents could stay on this week to watch and cheer on their young ladies in the playoffs.  Your support is greatly appreciated. Please have the girls arrive 10 minutes before their playing time so they can be warmed up. Gumshields are mandatory and the players should bring a drink of water. Any questions call Declan on 087 2063863 or Mary on 087 2347438.