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4th Round Preview - 21/07/10

All roads lead to Mallow on Friday next as our intermediates face West Cork side Valley Rovers in the 4th round of the championship. After going under to Newcestown in the first round ,the lads have rallied well under the guidance of Neil Ronan snr, Connie Brassill and Mikey O'Sullivan with a fine victory over Fr O'Neills 0-18 to 1-11 in the second round also played at Mallow. Valley Rovers will be formidable opponents having defeated Courcey Rovers in the second round. The prize for the victors is a quarter final clash with the winners of the Castlelyons and Courcey Rovers tie. Throw in is 7.30pm in Mallow.

4th Round Championship - 15/07/10

The Premier Intermediate Hurling Draw took place recently and has drawn Ballyhea with Valley Rovers in the 4th Round. The winners of this game will go on and meet either Castlelyons or Courcey Rovers in the 1/4 Final stage. View Draw >>>

U-12's Victorious in Final - 01/07/10

Congrats to our U-12 hurlers who captured the North Cork "B" league title last Saturday. Also congrats to our intermediate hurlers who progressed to Round 4 of this years Premier Hurling Championship with a great win over Fr O' Neills in Mallow on Sunday evening last. Very well done to both teams.

Support Ballyhea GAA with 02 - 18/06/10

A new scheme has been launched in association with O2 whereby all new and existing customers can contribute towards Ballyhea GAA club at no cost to the customer. O2 will donate 5% of your bills or prepay top ups towards the club. All you have to do is send a freetext and this extends from March 2010 right up to March 2011. Get txting today and 5% of the cost of your transactions will go directly to the club.

What do I have to do ?

Txt the word Cork, followed by a space, followed by Ballyhea to 50308. As simple as that.

This is a facility provided by O2 and must prove beneficial and a great incentive to all clubs in Cork. Anyone in the country can support Ballyhea GAA through this scheme. You can be living anywhere in the country and it will benefit Ballyhea GAA. Just get txting.

Contact your neighbours, friends, family and work colleagues.They can help us to benefit from the scheme. Just remember you do not need to be a member of the club, just interested in supporting the club. Go on and do it today.

New Club Sponsor - 13/06/10

The Response Group, with a National and International reputation, is welcomed as the new club sponsor with Ballyhea GAA Club. The Group was founded in 1998 and is Chaired by Ballyhea native Noel Hanley. The Response Group is an established Company with offices nationwide and Internationally linked.

The Response Group which is an Irish organisation has adapted its structure to respond to the challenges presented by the rapidly changing environmental requirements of the world in which we live. The Response Group company culture fosters innovation and is focused on delivery and client satisfaction.

The operational centres throughout Ireland and the UK are strategically positioned to allow the Response Group to operate on both regional and national platforms. Its constituent companies are :

Response Engineering
Response Civil
CSL

The Response Group also operates in Eastern Europe on joint-venture projects with Pro-Eco of Poland and in the UK.

Ballyhea GAA welcomes the Response Group as a constituent member of its strategic vision and with sharing its goal in making the club a vibrant and exciting club which prides itself in its gaelic tradition.

Visit our new club sponsor's website here.

Lá na gClub - 19/05/10

The 9th of May proved a very successful day in the annals of Ballyhea GAA. Another fruitful day which will rank amongst the special ones that Ballyhea GAA has had over the past 126 years.

Jimmy Barry Murphy was a very special guest and officially opened the Club museum. He reminded us of many of his exploits and spoke to the children as he encouraged them to ‘live the dream’. Jimmy cut the ribbon to open another chapter in our clubs history. History is alive and tells many stories but many of which are now evident in the museum. Guests also included John Quinn, Club President, Noel O’Riordan, Chairman, Dave Garvey, Juvenile Chairman, Ger O’Shea, Camogie Chairman, Kieran O’Regan, Museum/La nag Club and Fr Downing PP.

The museum was very popular and that is evident from the many names entered in the visitors book. A record for ever. Dave Ryan, Michelle and Bernadette were happy to sign anywhere on the dotted line.

It was a great occasion for those who attended from the parish and further afield. It was an event which was enjoyed by many as it was supported by lots of activities both inside and outside the clubhouse. To Eamonn for the music in the hall ‘Thank You’. Young and Old mingled and danced to the sound of great tunes.

Refreshments were provided by the ladies from the parish under the guidance of Theresa, Kay and Breda and what a job all of those ladies did. Moss, (the hat has to make a reappearance) Denis and Noel were seen outside and proved very handy with the BBQ which went down a treat. Even the stewards were complimented for their organisation skills.

The Ballyhea National School Parents committee proved themselves yet again by hosting their sports day and it buzzed with excitement. The children were certainly enjoying the many fun races that included egg and spoon, three legged races and even a mothers and fathers race. Now, who won that one? Clare prepared fine certificates for all the worthy recipients and did a great job representing the parents on the La na gClub committee.

The Tug o War was overseen by Michael O’Sullivan (brick) assisted by John & Neil Ronan. Now, that was a spectacle in itself with the youth, ladies and Adults all participating. A stewards enquiry is rumoured to go before the executive committee.

The juveniles were enjoying handball, penalty shooting, long puck and were managed under the watchful eye of John, Dave and Ger who also wanted to compete but were ruled offside by the judges (right Willie)!

The school was represented by principal Mrs Ena O’Regan who spoke at her pride in the many children who put in a lot of hard work and along with Dave Garvey and Jimmy Barry Murphy presented awards to the winners of the National school story/poetry/art competition. He was in awe of their effort and commended them all. Every one of the childrens entries were put on display in the hall for all to see and enjoy.

Theresa O’ Mahoney and her dancers provided the dance entertainment which was fantastic. Well done to the children who helped to make it happen. Laura excelled with her dancing display and the Piper in full regalia was exceptional when leading Jimmy Barry Murphy to the stage.

Older members of the club were said to be dashing in their club attire and they included John Quinn, Mick Copps and Eamonn Dundon ( head of security!!). It was great to see so many of our club members and parishioners participating in the days activities. Well Done to all concerned.

By the way, John Quinn and Breda Crowley along with Mick and Bernadette were seen dancing a fine waltz in the hall. Now,that just proves that it was a great occasion and I’m sure if you were there you enjoyed the buzz too. If you weren’t there then you just have to be around for next year and participate in a great day of fun and craic.

Here’s to next year already ....

Club Museum Opening - 13/05/10

Ballyhea GAA Club would like to say a special word of “Thanks” to all of those who attended the ‘La na gClub’ event at the club grounds last Sunday. It was a special occasion which the club celebrated with the opening of its Club Museum. Special thanks to all of those who helped to make it happen.

The club would like to especially mention a number of people who put in Trojan effort for the museum. For Dave Ryan who proved happiest when he had a screwdriver or hammer in his hand. To Breda and Bernadette who brought a sense of occasion to the room. John McCarthy and John Sexton who proved a dab hand at the painting and handiwork. Their skill with the paint brush is a testament to their commitment. For Bernice and Tony who proved very creative in the display area.

The club also acknowledges the jerseys, photos and memorabilia given to the club museum. We are a small club with a great heart and it is great to see the so many enjoy the fruits of the effort made.

To Noel and members of the executive committee along with members of the juvenile and camogie sections of the club for their support and encouragement. If we have forgotten anybody for their work in the museum please take this note as a sincere ‘Thanks’ as we really appreciate your effort. To Jimmy Barry Murphy for coming along and opening the museum which was a great inspiration and we genuinely wish him a sincere ‘Thank You’ for his words and gift to the club. Also to Fr Downing PP who blessed the museum.

To Michelle, Helen, Jerome, Theresa, Deirdre, David, Maura, John M, John C, Pat, Sean, Clare, Ena, Theresa and Breda who also lent a helping hand in the lead up to the opening of the museum. Not forgetting Kieran for his direction and all of those who helped to make the museum happen.

History Book Launch - 10/03/10

The Launch of the new Ballyhea GAA Club history book from 1985-2009 "Keeping the flame aglow" will take place at the Corbett Court on the 27th March. GAA president Christy Cooney will be officially launching the book and a great night is assured. All are welcome.

Best of Luck - 10/02/10

We wish Dave Copps and his team of officials well for next Saturday night as they take charge of the All Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Final at Croke Park. Also best of luck to neighbours Blackrock in the All Ireland Junior Hurling Final and Newtown in the All Ireland Semi Final.

Juvenile Victory Social - 14/01/10

The Juvenile GAA Club victory social presentation takes place on Friday Night 5th February in Bulgaden Castle at 8pm Sharp. Tickets are €25 for adults and €10 for juveniles. It was a great year for the club and it's only fitting that we acknowledge the work that's being done by everyone.