BEALE

Ballydonoghue and Knocknogoshel. Conditions were perfect as the cloud cover gave the players relief from the recent heatwave, every player got a game and it was obvious to the spectators that this group is going well in training, as they worked together as a team showing the skills they have learned. Well done to the mentors for all their work so far. U11s Well done to the U11s who are North Kerry League Champions after beating Kilmoyley on Friday night. Both teams started well and exchanged points for the first part of the game, however a series of goals late in the first half and early in the second half allowed Ballyduff to pull away and seal their league victory. The work rate by this team is phenomenal and they should be proud of their achievement. Well done to Noel, Joe & Derek on their coaching.

U14s The U14 hurlers were at home to Ballyheigue on Thursday evening. For once, we all enjoyed the weather conditions in the top field. Both teams started slowly and it was obvious that the heat was sapping their energy, however Ballyduff came into it in the second half and ran out eventual winners on a scoreline of 3-09 to 2-05.

The U14 footballers met Moyvane in the North Kerry League on Monday evening in what was certain to be a tough encounter. The teams were evenly match in the first half, both teams were taking their scoring changes and at the break the Ballyduff boys were a point down. In the second half they came out fighting and two quick goals left the visitors on the back foot, this didn’t last long and the home side found themselves under pressure again. They worked tirelessly for the remainder of the match and at the final whistle found themselves ahead 5-11 to 3-11.

U16s The U16s hurlers played Lixnaw away on Tuesday evening. The visitors dominated the play for large stretches and won 5-09 to 2-07. Beale seniors succumbed to the challenge of table toppers, Gneeveguilla, in round eight of the County Senior League, Division 4, on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 3-15 to 0-13. We host Fossa, on July 15th and at the end of July, we play Tarbert. We welcome St Michael’s, Foilmore, to Ballybunion for our final round game on August 12th. Beale juniors lost out to Moyvane by 2 points in Group 8 of the County League on Thursday evening in Páirc de Staic. We travel to Firies on Friday for our final round game. Beale minors contest Division 1 of the North Kerry League, with our opening round game against Desmonds on Thursday, 12th July, at 7.30pm in Castleisland. Other teams in this division are Knocknagoshel/ Brosna/Duagh, Emmets and Moyvane/ Tarbert. Congratulations to Cormac Linnane and the Kerry Under-20s who were crowned Munster champions last Friday evening, overcoming Cork by 3-11 to 0-14. Shannon Rangers Minors kicked off the County Championship on Tuesday evening, with a 3-9 to 2-7 win over South Kerry in Ballybunion. Beale players on the Rangers team were Diarmuid O’Mahoney. David Hennessy, Luke O’Donovan, Paddy O’Rourke, Seán Moloney, Bernard O’Callaghan, Eric Daly and substitute, Mark Hennessy. The next round game will be against St Kieran’s in Cordal. Date to be confirmed. The top two teams of this round robin series will qualify for the quarter finals. Follow us on Facebook, Beale GAA Club, for updates.