Liam

Some changes to Sunday’s Robe Rockets end-of-season celebration party

  UPDATES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3: Some changes: Time is Sunday 4pm; venue is Ballinrobe Community School; Mayo minor ladies footballer Annie Duffy will also be a special guest along with Barry Moran; refreshments will be served for adults and children.      After a hectic first year, Robe Rockets will hold an end-of-season celebration party in the Valkenburg on Sunday, December 6, at 4.30pm – and Barry Moran, the Mayo and Castlebar Mitchels midfielder, will be the special guest. The formation of Robe Rockets was one of the recommendations flowing from Ballinrobe GAA club’s Coaching Plan (2015 to 2020) which was launched at the end of 2014. One year on, the Rockets are now an integral part of the club with huge numbers taking part in the twice-weekly coaching sessions at Flanagan Park. “It has been a hugely successful year for Robe Rockets. We’ve introduced new footballers to the club, visited other clubs, hosted matches, parties and other events, and, most of all, everybody involved has really enjoyed the excitement of it all,” said Rockets chairperson Declan O’Loughlin. A special guest – not Santa Claus, we understand – will attend the celebration on December 6. Each child will be presented with a certificate from their coach, along with a beanie hat bearing the Robe Rockets logo. “It is important to thank everybody who made the year such a success – players, parents, coaches and all others who helped out. Although we are now in our brief winter recess, the players are looking forward to getting back into action again next year,” added Declan. Martin O’Connor, the club’s coaching officer who is also a DJ, will provide the sounds at the celebration party. There is a dedicated Robe Rockets section on the Ballinrobe GAA club website, www.ballinrobegaaclub.com, and new members are always welcome. Registration for the 2016 season will take place in January.

Some changes to Sunday’s Robe Rockets end-of-season celebration party Read More »

Huge excitement as inaugural Pella League reaches final stage

  By Des May The Cup final will be played against Team A and Team E. Team A have been imperious during the league taking maximum points but Team E ran them to a single goal on Friday to set up an intriguing final prospect. Team A are on top but Team E are surely a team on the rise and it would be brave to call the cup final either way at this point. Team B and Team C finished on level points during the league with Team B’s overall goal tally of 34 nudging them ahead of Team C’s tally of 33. In truth, the league has failed to separate these two teams so bragging rights are up for grabs in what should be a tight Shield Final. Team F came from behind to beat Team D and register their first win of the league. This was a great win for Team F and surely a big disappointment for Team D as it knocked them from the Shield Final. The silver lining for Team D in this is that they get another chance at Team F in the Plate Final where pride will be firmly on the line. All in all, three great finals in prospect. Please take note of the scheduled times for the finals on this page and come early and support the players in all the games. You can also go HERE to see the make-up of the teams and the format of the competition, which has been a huge success for the club.  

Huge excitement as inaugural Pella League reaches final stage Read More »

Club AGM on Saturday, November 28

You are invited to attend Ballinrobe GAA Clubs AGM on Saturday November 28th, at 7.00pm in the TACU building (over the Credit Union). The club always welcomes new members along to its meetings, and we would be grateful if you could spread the word amongst any interested parties. We look forward to seeing you on the evening. – Donal McCormack, Secretary

Club AGM on Saturday, November 28 Read More »

Rising excitement in Pella League

  By Des May One week remaining in the round robin matches to decide the pairings for the Cup, Shield and Plate Finals. Two placings have been decided but every team has much still to play for. Team A continue to top the table on maximum points and are guaranteed a place in the Cup Final. However, they can still be overtaken at the top of the table by second placed Team E, who they play next week. If Team E fail to win or draw that match then they too may be caught by Team B, currently lying in third but, who may just grab second place and snatch a place in the Cup Final with a win over Team C next week. If Team B lose next week they will miss out on the Cup Final and could possibly drop from the Shield Final to the Plate Final if Team D manage to beat Team F. If Team D lose next week and Team C draw or win then Team D will drop to the Plate Final and Team C will contest the Shield Final. Finally, Team F without a win yet, will definitely contest the Plate Final but, next week offers the last opportunity to convert their undoubted potential to league points and make a statement of intent for whoever they may meet in the Plate Final. All to play for…

Rising excitement in Pella League Read More »

Final score @ArdnareeSarsGAA 3-9, Ballinrobe 3-6. Full commentary archive here.

  Tune in HERE (archive will be there too afterwards – go to Tracks, where you will also be able to listen to previous games we have broadcast). Ballinrobe play Ardnaree Sarsfields in the quarter-final of the Mayo U21 C football championship on Sunday next, November 22, at 11am in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Bekan. Ref Mel Kenny, Westport. If you can’t make it, we will be streaming this game live, led by Liam Horan (commentator), Padraig Costello Snr (Ballinrobe analyst, if I can get a hold of him today – he will be out the gap quickly after the game to had for Shamtown for Mitchels versus Corofin) and hopefully an Ardnaree Sarsfields analyst. We’re hoping that Tom Carney will be along too – Tom did the commentary on our relegation-saving win over Burrishoole a few weeks ago and was a dab hand at it too. Coverage starts at 10.50am. Tune in HERE (archive will be there too afterwards – go to Tracks, where you will also be able to listen to previous games we have broadcast). Keep your wits about you because it may be necessary to create a new link under Tracks. This is because we are still trialling the free account which has some time limitations. Tweet @ballinrobegaa or pop a message herehttps://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage with details of where you plan to listen to the game. And keep in touch during the game too, audience interaction is a big part of this.

Final score @ArdnareeSarsGAA 3-9, Ballinrobe 3-6. Full commentary archive here. Read More »

News for the week ahead from Ballinrobe GAA Club

Dear Club Member, We are getting to the end of the year in many respects but there is still lots going on in the Club. Ballinrobe play Ardnaree Sarsfields in the quarter-final of the Mayo U21 C football championship on Sunday next, November 22, at 11am in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Bekan. Ref Mel Kenny, Westport. Next Sundays game will also be streamed live here; If you follow the link within our website, Liam Horan has the whole thing ready to go http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/we-play-ardnareesars-in-u21-c-quarter-final-on-sunday/ This service is proving very popular, with club members all over the world being able to tune in to all our games recently, so please spread the word. And for those closer to home, it would be great to see a big local support for the Senior teams final game of the year. Along with this, Our new Pella Indoor League continues on every Wednesday night for the ladies and every Friday night for the boys. This fulfils one of the key planks of our coaching plan, namely to play football virtually all year round. Des May and his organizing team have put a lot or work into getting this up and running, so if you are around the locality, please make an effort to call to the Lakeside Sports Centre to have a look at our young players availing of this new initiative within the club. The full details including time tables, teams and fixtures can be found here; http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/our-pella-indoor-league-about-to-kick-off/ Well done to Des and the organizers for getting this up and running. You are invited to attend Ballinrobe GAA Clubs AGM on Saturday November 28th, at 7.00pm in the TACU building (over the Credit Union). The club always welcomes new members along to its meetings, and we would be grateful if you could spread the word amongst any interested parties. We look forward to seeing you on the evening. As a follow on from this Ballinrobe Ladies GAA Clubs AGM will be on Sunday November 29th, at 7.00pm in the TACU Centre Ballinrobe (over the Credit Union) and you are all invited to attend. The committee have put in great work all year, and deservve great praise for their work all year, all members should make an effort to attend and see the work that has been done along with plans for the year ahead. On a very positive note, one of the longest serving GAA officials and reporters in the country, Billy Horan, will join The Mayo News/O’Neills Club Stars ‘Hall of Fame’ next month.The 82 year-old from Ballinrobe was selected for the prestigious accolade by the Club Stars judging panel because of his lifelong service and commitment to the GAA as an officer and administrator at club and county level, and his promotion of Gaelic Games in local papers, including The Mayo News, for more than 60 years. Anyone who is interested in attending this awards night can contact Cepta at the Mayo News (098 25311) for ticket enquiries or alternatively contact myself or any club official. Some great work by the Rockets lately; They wish to thank Tesco Ballinrobe and all those who selected us as part of the Tesco Community Fund. Declan O’Loughlin, Chairperson Robe Rockets was accompanied by representatives of our U6, U8, U10 teams and Ladies team to accept the cheque from Robert Clarke, Community Champion and Aisling Wynne, Store Manager of Ballinrobe Tesco. More here; http://ballinrobegaaclub.com/tesco-community-fund/ All other club news and updates can be found at the following; www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage Donal McCormack, Runai, — Ballinrobe GAA Club Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo www.BallinrobeGAAClub.com Twitter: @ballinrobegaa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BallinrobeGAAFanPage

News for the week ahead from Ballinrobe GAA Club Read More »

Our long-serving PRO Billy Horan enters Mayo News Hall of Fame

  Some good news here for our long-serving PRO Billy Horan: ONE of the longest serving GAA officials and reporters in the country, Billy Horan, will join The Mayo News/O’Neills Club Stars ‘Hall of Fame’ next month.The 82 year-old from Ballinrobe was selected for the prestigious accolade by the Club Stars judging panel because of his lifelong service and commitment to the GAA as an officer and administrator at club and county level, and his promotion of Gaelic Games in local papers, including The Mayo News, for more than 60 years. More HERE

Our long-serving PRO Billy Horan enters Mayo News Hall of Fame Read More »

The late Tommie Joe Gibbons, Levalley, Ballinrobe.

Ballinrobe GAA club regrets to announce the death of a popular and respected former member of our club, Mr Tommy Joe Gibbons, Levalley, Ballinrobe. His funeral details for this evening and tomorrow are as follows; Reposing at St. Joseph’s Funeral Home, Ballinrobe on Tuesday evening from 6 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to the New Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association, c/o O’Malley Funeral Directors, Ballinrobe. Please note that Ballinrobe GAA Club will be joining other clubs and groups from within the town in a guard of honour this evening as a mark of respect to the late Tommie Joe. All club members are welcome to join in this mark of respect and are encouraged to wear club gear. May he rest in peace.  

The late Tommie Joe Gibbons, Levalley, Ballinrobe. Read More »