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as they led from the 3rd minute but they were never really able to pull away from a dogged Ballyduff and the decisive score of the game came in the 4th minute of the second half when after a great build up by the visitors; wing back Jack Keane was on hand to boot the ball to the net as the score at that stage read 0-5 to 0-4 in favour of Asdee. Playing with the aid of a tricky wind that more- or less blew diagonally towards the Village goal up stepped Chris White to split the posts after 2 minutes. Wides came a plenty on both sides before Eoin Tydings, Paul O’Carroll and Darragh Keane, (2) to leave the visitors 0-3 to 0-1 at the end of the first quarter. So after having the majority of play the home side responded in style with Darragh Goulding who was a thorn in the Asdee rearguard kicking over 3 points to level up matters. Then with virtually the last kick of the game Kieran Kelly kicked a massive point to see Asdee lead at the break by 0-5 to 0-4. The second half continued to entertain with scores hard to come-by as defences were to prove difficult to get past with Paud O’Carroll and Paddy Moran impressing for Ballyduff while Martin Collins, John Doran with goalkeeper Stephen Lynch and Jack Collins both making their debut in senior football all performed very well. It was nip and tuck and as already stated Jac k Keanes goal in the 4th minute of this half gave the visitors a bit of breathing space; no doubt Ballyduff were never going to give up but were guilty of some poor scoring decisions when presented. Darragh Goulding their top scorer popped over points to bring his tally to 5 points and Padraig Harrington( 1) finished their scoring as in between Paul O’Carroll, ( 2) and Eoin Tydings (1) sealed a 4 point victory. Ballyduff did get a free which was to be the last kick of the game and Darragh Goulding say his powerful shot come off the crossbar as Referee, Dermot Hughes, Listowel Emmets blew the final whistle.. Teams. Stephen Lynch, Con Carmody, Martin Collins, Brian Coughlan, Jack Keane, 1gl, John Doran, Shay Doran, Kieran Kelly, 1pt, Darragh Keane, 2pts, Jack Collins, Sean Keane, Darren Russell, Paul O’Carroll, 3pts, Eoin Tydings, 2pts, Eoin Kennedy. Substitutes, Dinny Dalton for Shay Doran.

G OLDEN G OAL: Week 2 winners in our Fundraisers’Golden Goal’ were; Mairead Doyle, Asdee Village and Mike Enright, Beale. This is in conjunction with upcoming Fixtures in both National Football and Hurling Leagues and Championship; (Televised games). Tickets will be on sale each week for the duration of National League and Championship from Club members and at the usual outlets; ‘Jack Jays’ Bar and John Pius at E2 each with E40 to be given out each week to the winning number that corresponds with the first goal scored.

SCOR. Congratulations to the Ballydonoghue Leiriu group who won the County title in this catagory on Saturday last in the Marion Hall, Moyvane. They now go on to the Munster Semi Final in the Ovens Community Centre on Saturday February 23.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Division 2 League; Sunday February 17, Con, Asdee v Moyvane; Sunday February 24 Asdee v Knocknagoshel. County League Division 5. First Round, Asdee v Ballylongford, Sunday March 10. Minors will play in Division 3 ‘B’ of the County League which is pencilled in to start on Saturday February 16 and will be a home game against Castlegregory. 3pm. Gilbert, Anna Maire o Mahony, Martin Mahony, Brenda Mc Namara, Katie Mc Namara Purcell, Milie Costello and Robert Bungan. In what was a most enjoyable nights entertainment it was topped off when Ballydonoghue were announced winners of the Léiriu. They have qualified for the Munster Semi Final in Ovens Co. Cork . This will take place Saturday 23rd February. A bus will travel on the night. Anyone interested in travelling on the bus can contact Brenda (087) 6179350. MEMBERSHIP: A final reminder for anyone who is left to pay membership please contact committee members or Martin Sheehy to pay your membership. N ORTH KERRY LEAGUE: First round of the Division 1B against Listowel Emmets. The match was refereed by Stephen Mulivihill. The final score in the game came to a draw 0-8 to 0-8. Ballydonoghue trailed for some of the game but made a great recovery and turned things around to draw with Emmets. The team lined out as follows: Darrragh O’ Shea, Conor Kennelly (Billy Foley), Tommy Kennelly, Liam Guiney, Danny Power(James Donegan), Darran Gogarty(Michael Gogarty), Padraig Enright(Declan Behan, Brian 0 Seanachain(0-1), Micheal Foley, Stephen Foley(Paul Kennelly), Jim Cremin, Brian Mason, Brendan O’Neill(Jack Kennelly (0-3)) Darragh Sheehy(0-1), Jack Behan (0-3), Kevin O’Donnell, Gearoid Kissane, Jack Foley, Joseph Lynch, David O’Connor, Padraig Lyons. FIXTURES: Minor County League on Saturday the 16th February Division3B Ballydonoghue/Asdee/Ballylongford V Castlegregory, @ 3pm, Venue Rahilly Park Ballylongford. COISTE NA NÓG: Mime 2 the Rhyme:Preparations are well under way now for the GAA/Ball Wall fundraiser taking place in Ballybunion Community Centre on Saturday 23rd February 2019. Under the watchful eye of creative director Joe Burkett, 9 fabulous groups have been busy rehearsing over the past month. It promises to be a great night, tickets sales are going fast, but can still be purchased from committee members and in local businesses at a cost of €20 per person. We would appreciate your support on the night.

U12’s: The U12’s are up and running with a couple of weeks in preparation for the season ahead. The U12 hurlers are currently training in the Causeway Ball wall on Thursdays 7 to 8pm and the footballers are training Fridays in the same location from 7 to 8pm. NORTH KERRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Ballyduff was the venue for the second round game of the North Kerry League Ballyduff v Asdee on Sunday last. Ballyduff very much under strength with six Players tied up with County teams nevertheless those on the pitch gave their all against a much fitter Asdee side who led by a point at halftime but five minutes into the second half disaster struck for Ballyduff when one of our defenders in attempting to clear the ball turned it into his own net. Ballyduff battled hard but couldn’t close the gap even though Darragh Goulding crashed a free off the crossbar before Referee Dermot Hughes blew full time leaving Asdee winners 1-8 to 0-8.

Ballyduff: M Hussey; T Slattery, P O’Carroll, D O’Connor; P Slattery, P Moran, J Hussey; S Costello, M O’Halloran; J O’Regan, David Goulding, P Lucid; Darragh Goulding, P Harrington, CWhyte. Subs: M Dowling, TJ Brown, E McHale. Next game at home to Knocknagashel on this Sunday at 12 noon.County Minor League:

Minor County Football League commences on this Saturday v Listowel Emmets in Listowel with time to be confirmed.