Hurlers lose away to Clyda Rovers

Our division 1 hurlers unfortunately started the league campaign with an opening day defeat in Mourneabbey.

Ballyhooly started the game well and after playing with the wind we went in at half-time leading 1-9 to 0-6. Our goal coming from Gearoid Roche after some good work from Dan Roche. We were unfortunately guilty of not taking some chances that came our way, and Clyda came out quickly in the second half and scored 1-2 without reply. However, we found our way to knock over a few points and led 1-12 to 1-10 with 5 minutes left. Clyda finished very strongly with another 1-3 to go 4 points up and while we goaled through Diarmuid Linehan in injury time, we failed to score a very scoreable shot with the last puck of the game.

Overall, a solid enough performance considered we were missing a few regular starters and its early in the training plan for the year, and a bit of experimenting was done in a few positions. A big well done and welcome to Mark Burdett and Brian Lombard who made their adult club debuts. Final score Clyda Rovers 2-13 Ballyhooly 2-12.

Team: Shane Murphy, Jeff

Gowen, Peter Ahern, Mark Burdett, James Roche, Seamus Roche, Kevin Kiely, Diarmuid Linehan, Darragh O’Reilly, Colm Crowley, Sean Linehan, Gearoid Roche, Dan Roche, Barry Johnson, and Brian Lombard. Subs; John Roche, Tom Crowley, Rob O’Gorman, and Brian O’Driscoll.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Division 1 football in Buttevant at 3pm on Sunday, 3rd April.

EGM

Following recent resignation of the club chairperson it has been agreed by the club executive that an EGM will be held on Monday, 11th April in the community hall. This meeting is open to all paid up members. Included in the agenda will be the election of a new club chairperson and a presentation by the development committee. Any nominations or motions to be included in the EGM need to be sent in writing to the secretary.ballyhooly.cork@ gaa.ie before end of day Thursday, 7th April.

LOTTO

Our club lotto jackpot is now worth €4,200, the next draw will take place in the Roundy House this Friday, 1st April. We would continue to encourage as many as possible to use the online facility at Clubforce, or alternatively, tickets can be purchased in the shop, the Roundy House, Grindels, or your usual seller. Thank you most sincerely to all the lotto players, ticket sellers, etc your support is greatly appreciated in these difficult times. Remember that any profits made on sale of lotto tickets goes towards the upkeep of the facilities. As you can all see works are ongoing at improving the community sports field.

MAIN CLUB SPONSORS

We have joint sponsors, Ballyhooly Homes and Quintas, please support if you can. In these difficult times it is great to have this support from our sponsors.