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U13 - The U13 footballers advance to the next round of the Tommy Madden after a comprehensive win over Duagh at home on Sunday. Duagh opened the scoring and looked to be cruising for the first few minutes of the game, however the Ballyduff boys found their feet and went ahead with a goal and a point in quick succession.Although Duagh looked threatening at various stages during the match, Ballyduff never lost their lead and ran out eventual winners on a scoreline of 4-6 to 0-8. Next up is Listowel Emmets in Finuge next Sunday at 11.30am. Best of luck to the players and coaches in the next round. U15 - The U15 footballers took part in the North Kerry U15 Super Touch Blitz in Mountcoal on Monday night. After winning both their games against Tarbert and Finuge, they are now through to the semi-final against Moyvane on Monday 1st October.

BALL WALL UPDATE: The “Turning of the Sod” took place in the sportsfield on Saturday afternoon by Minister Brendan Griffin, John Brassil, TD, and councillor Mike Kennelly. It is safe to say that all three of our public representatives were highly impressed with the turnout of club members both young and old and the support of the wider community. The pitch was a hive of activity for the two hours as younger players put their skills to the test, under the watchful eye of the senior players. Parents were able to relax with the refreshments on offer or browse the club gear which was on sale. Brendan Griffin paid tribute to the community spirit in Ballyduff in his speech and urged the committee to apply for more funding in the next round of the Sports Capital Grant to finish the project. The Ball Wall committee would like to thank everyone that supported the club and the ball wall initiative by attending the sod turning event. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS: B Football:Our B football team had a good win in the Brendan Boyle Cup against Clounmacon in Bob Stack Park Ballybunion on Sunday last. Both sides struggled with numbers and Ballyduff had the assistance of a strong wind in the first half and led by a pt at halftime the goal coming from Sean Costello Ballyduff upped their game in the second half and a goal from Liam Boyle sent them on their way and they ran out winners on the score Ballyduff 2 7Clounmacon 1 5

Team Damian Fitzpatrick John P Leahy E Joy P Slattery Jo Regan M Hussey A o Carroll R Costello K Bowler C Whyte A Boyle Jp Enright L Boyle Sean Costello E Mc Hale Sub K McGrath for JP Leahy FIXTURE: Sunday October 7th Co League semi final replay Ballyduff v Kilmoyley Time and venue to be confirmed

Sunday October 14th North Kerry Championship first round Ballyduff v Beale at Ballyduff at 2.30pm. RATTOO ROVERS: Rattoo Rovers u16’s defeated Park B 8 2 in the Kerry Schoolboys League last weekend. The scorers were Jordan Goggin, Darragh WEST KERRY U16 FINAL: Castlegregory 4-17 An Ghaeltacht 0-07. Castle claimed their first West Kerry ‘Cup’ at this age group since 2004 with a comprehensive win in Gallarus on Sunday afternoon. Playing with the aid of a strong wind, Castle took the lead early on with scores from Conor O’Leary, Maurice O’Connell and Cian Cronin. A goal from a 45 by Cian O’Grady put the visitors in a commanding position and another goal by Adam Costello saw Castle lead by 2-11 to 0-5 at the break. Costello added 2 more goals in the second half to complete his hat trick and further points from cian Cronin, Thomas O’Donnell, Conor O’Leary and Maurice O’Connell saw Castle run out comfortable winners in the end. It was a well deserved win for Castle and they had star performers all over the pitch starting in goals with the rock solid Conor Greaney. The backs defended well as a unit and didn’t allow Gaeltacht any easy scoring opportunities. The Costello’s and Thomas O’Donnell won a huge amount of ball around the middle and fed the razor sharp Castle forwards with a great supply. Well done lads.

Team: Conor Greaney, Alan O’Leary, Seamus Lyne, Tadgh O’Connor, Eoghan Lyne, Cian O’Grady, Stephen Smith Galvin, David Costello, Thomas O’Donnell, Jack Shannon, Adam Costello, Darragh Corkery, Conor O’Leary, Maurice O’Connell,