30/01/2023 - The Weekly Update

This weeks 50/50 lotto results

This week’s Ballaghaderreen GAA 50/50 draw was held at Creatons Bar, Pound St.
Jackpot of €576 was won by Eamonn Colleran, Hollymount.
Seller: Tom Colleran, Ballaghaderreen
Next draw will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 6th February at the Fiddlers Elbow.
Your support of our weekly draw is greatly appreciated!

Tickets for the 50/50 draw can be purchased online by clicking here or directly from businesses throughout the town. Make sure to have your entries done before 9PM on Monday 6th February to enter.

The 1983 Birmingham trip

This announcement is to help gauge the interest of a potential reunion for members of the Ballaghaderreen squad, that embarked on the 1983 Birmingham trip.
If you were a member on this squad, and this sounds like an event you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you.
Please reach out to Pat Phillips, John O Mahony or Christy McCann.

Annual GAA 50/50 lotto ticket

An annual 50/50 ticket, giving entry into every draw for a year, is available to purchase online by clicking here. 

Club membership

The membership portal for Ballaghaderreen GAA Club is now open for 2023.

We look forward to welcoming new members to join our club aswell as returning members that wish to renew their membership. 

New members can register by creating an account on https://www.foireann.ie and selecting Ballaghaderreen, Mayo as their club.

For returning members, the fastest and easiest way to renew membership is online through  https://www.foireann.ie. Your username and password are the same as last year.

We are pleased to announce we are keeping the membership rates the same as last year:

• Adult Membership - €80
• Youth - €40
• Juvenile Over 12 - €50
• Student Player - €50
• Family - €120
• Adult Gold - €220
• Family Gold - €270

For further information on membership you can visit this page by clicking here.
Thank you for your continued support.

Kevin beats the alphabet on Midwest radio

Congratulations to our own member Kevin McDonagh, Cloontia that won himself €300 voucher on Padraic Walsh's quiz called "Beat the Alphabet". It took a tie breaker to separate Kevin from his opponent, but he remained cool, calm and collected and was triumphant in the end.

Leaving certificate mocks

Best of look to everyone in St. Nathy's college, Ballaghaderreen beginning the leaving cert mocks on Thursday 2nf February.

Scór na bPáistí

The divisional dates for East Mayo are Wednesday, February 22nd, Kilmovee Community Centre at 7pm. For any further information on this please contact your local national school or by emailing scor.mayo@gaa.ie.

Would you like regular Ballaghaderreen GAA updates?

If you would like to stay up to date with all things Ballaghaderren GAA direct to your phone, then join the Ballaghaderreen GAA Whatsapp group. Your number is NOT shared with anyone else. No one else knows that you have joined. Just click here to opt in and join.

Ronan Regan cheque presented to croi

On Tuesday 24th January, Paul Cunnane of Croí visited Ballaghaderreen where he was presented with a cheque of €4,000 by our minor team from this years Tractor Run. The run raised €8000 with Ballaghaderreen underage also receiving 50% of all donations. Ballaghaderreen would like to thank everyone who attended this years Ronan Regan Memorial Tractor Run and the kids run that evening and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Vandalism 

We are very disappointed to announce that Ballaghaderreen GAA club fell victim to a vandalism attack last weekend where our stand was unfortunately damaged with very inappropriate graffiti. Ballaghaderreen GAA club relies on the good will and effort of volunteers to make the club presentable for all its members. The effort to remedy this has now added to their already growing workload. We would like to remind members of the public that only members are allowed to be on the grounds of the club, and anything outside of this is considered a form of trespassing. CCTV cameras are installed on the grounds of the club to help identify such incidents like this.Ballaghaderreen GAA asks all their members and friends to remain vigilant or to report any anti social behaviour on the grounds.

The minor footballers visit confirmed for Dublin

Our minor footballers will visit the capital on  Saturday 25th February to play a friendly match versus Clann na nGael, home club of Jack Flanagan son of Dermot Flanagan. Jack played for Ballaghaderrreen in the Flanagan cup last year and has held onto his friendship with the team since. The minors will then visit Croke Park for the double header of Dublin Vs Tipperary in the hurling and Dublin Vs Clare in the football. The game will be kicking off around 1PM in Clanna Gael Fontenoy GAA Club. Confirmation to follow.

Underage leagues to kick off

The underage league games are scheduled to start after St. Patricks weekend, while the underage championship will kick off after the state examinations. The underage competitions will be played at the even age grades of U12, U14, U16.

Results from National League round 1

Division 1

Armagh 1-14, Monaghan 1-12.
Mayo 1-11, Galway 2-8.
Donegal 0-13, Kerry 1-9.
Roscommon 3-11, Tyrone 1-12.

Division 2

Meath 3-14, Cork 0-19.
Clare 0-13, Louth 1-9.
Derry 0-16, Limerick 0-4.
Dublin 1-11, Kildare 0-13.

Division 3

Fermanagh 0-15, Longford 0-8.
Tipperary 1-11, Down 2-11.
Antrim 0-12, Offaly 2-12.
Westmeath 1-6, Cavan 0-12. 

Division 4

Wexford 1-9, London 1-9.
Carlow 2-10, Wicklow 2-10.
Leitrim 3-18, Waterford 0-11.
Sligo 0-11, Laois 2-11.

Colouring competition

Ballaghaderreen GAA Club have launched a “Design a Training Jersey” competition in association with GRG. The competition will be open to all primary school aged children and the winning jersey will be available to buy from GRG when chosen. As well as that the winner of the competition will get one of their personally designed jerseys to keep. Templates will be available from all local primary schools and must be returned before the deadline on February 20th. Please ensure to attach your Name, Class and School on the form.

Please support the 2023 National Club Draw (The club will make 100% profit off these)

The GAA National Draw is a vital fundraiser for the Club over the last number of years. This year we aim to sell a large number of tickets at €10 each, with all proceeds being retained by the Club. The prizes listed below are sponsored 100% by Croke Park. The draw takes place on 15th March 2023, so make sure you have your tickets got by then. Tickets for the draw can be purchased directly online by clicking here, or by talking to anyone on the committee. 

1. All New Dacia Duster Car

2. £2,000 Cash Prize

3. All Ireland Hurling & Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for 2 includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling & Football Final, overnight accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel on both weekends and dinner for two included.

4. All Ireland Hurling & Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for 2 includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling & Football Final, overnight accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel on both weekends and dinner for two included.

5. All Ireland Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

6. All Ireland Hurling Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

7. All Ireland Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

8. All Ireland Hurling Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

9. All Ireland Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

10. All Ireland Hurling Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

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This weeks 50/50 lotto results

This week’s Ballaghaderreen GAA 50/50 draw was held at Creatons Bar, Pound St.
Jackpot of €576 was won by Eamonn Colleran, Hollymount.
Seller: Tom Colleran, Ballaghaderreen
Next draw will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 6th February at the Fiddlers Elbow.
Your support of our weekly draw is greatly appreciated!

Tickets for the 50/50 draw can be purchased online by clicking here or directly from businesses throughout the town. Make sure to have your entries done before 9PM on Monday 6th February to enter.

The 1983 Birmingham trip

This announcement is to help gauge the interest of a potential reunion for members of the Ballaghaderreen squad, that embarked on the 1983 Birmingham trip.
If you were a member on this squad, and this sounds like an event you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you.
Please reach out to Pat Phillips, John O Mahony or Christy McCann.

Annual GAA 50/50 lotto ticket

An annual 50/50 ticket, giving entry into every draw for a year, is available to purchase online by clicking here. 

Club membership

The membership portal for Ballaghaderreen GAA Club is now open for 2023.

We look forward to welcoming new members to join our club aswell as returning members that wish to renew their membership. 

New members can register by creating an account on https://www.foireann.ie and selecting Ballaghaderreen, Mayo as their club.

For returning members, the fastest and easiest way to renew membership is online through  https://www.foireann.ie. Your username and password are the same as last year.

We are pleased to announce we are keeping the membership rates the same as last year:

• Adult Membership - €80
• Youth - €40
• Juvenile Over 12 - €50
• Student Player - €50
• Family - €120
• Adult Gold - €220
• Family Gold - €270

For further information on membership you can visit this page by clicking here.
Thank you for your continued support.

Kevin beats the alphabet on Midwest radio

Congratulations to our own member Kevin McDonagh, Cloontia that won himself €300 voucher on Padraic Walsh's quiz called "Beat the Alphabet". It took a tie breaker to separate Kevin from his opponent, but he remained cool, calm and collected and was triumphant in the end.

Leaving certificate mocks

Best of look to everyone in St. Nathy's college, Ballaghaderreen beginning the leaving cert mocks on Thursday 2nf February.

Scór na bPáistí

The divisional dates for East Mayo are Wednesday, February 22nd, Kilmovee Community Centre at 7pm. For any further information on this please contact your local national school or by emailing scor.mayo@gaa.ie.

Would you like regular Ballaghaderreen GAA updates?

If you would like to stay up to date with all things Ballaghaderren GAA direct to your phone, then join the Ballaghaderreen GAA Whatsapp group. Your number is NOT shared with anyone else. No one else knows that you have joined. Just click here to opt in and join.

Ronan Regan cheque presented to croi

On Tuesday 24th January, Paul Cunnane of Croí visited Ballaghaderreen where he was presented with a cheque of €4,000 by our minor team from this years Tractor Run. The run raised €8000 with Ballaghaderreen underage also receiving 50% of all donations. Ballaghaderreen would like to thank everyone who attended this years Ronan Regan Memorial Tractor Run and the kids run that evening and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Vandalism 

We are very disappointed to announce that Ballaghaderreen GAA club fell victim to a vandalism attack last weekend where our stand was unfortunately damaged with very inappropriate graffiti. Ballaghaderreen GAA club relies on the good will and effort of volunteers to make the club presentable for all its members. The effort to remedy this has now added to their already growing workload. We would like to remind members of the public that only members are allowed to be on the grounds of the club, and anything outside of this is considered a form of trespassing. CCTV cameras are installed on the grounds of the club to help identify such incidents like this.Ballaghaderreen GAA asks all their members and friends to remain vigilant or to report any anti social behaviour on the grounds.

The minor footballers visit confirmed for Dublin

Our minor footballers will visit the capital on  Saturday 25th February to play a friendly match versus Clann na nGael, home club of Jack Flanagan son of Dermot Flanagan. Jack played for Ballaghaderrreen in the Flanagan cup last year and has held onto his friendship with the team since. The minors will then visit Croke Park for the double header of Dublin Vs Tipperary in the hurling and Dublin Vs Clare in the football. The game will be kicking off around 1PM in Clanna Gael Fontenoy GAA Club. Confirmation to follow.

Underage leagues to kick off

The underage league games are scheduled to start after St. Patricks weekend, while the underage championship will kick off after the state examinations. The underage competitions will be played at the even age grades of U12, U14, U16.

Results from National League round 1

Division 1

Armagh 1-14, Monaghan 1-12.
Mayo 1-11, Galway 2-8.
Donegal 0-13, Kerry 1-9.
Roscommon 3-11, Tyrone 1-12.

Division 2

Meath 3-14, Cork 0-19.
Clare 0-13, Louth 1-9.
Derry 0-16, Limerick 0-4.
Dublin 1-11, Kildare 0-13.

Division 3

Fermanagh 0-15, Longford 0-8.
Tipperary 1-11, Down 2-11.
Antrim 0-12, Offaly 2-12.
Westmeath 1-6, Cavan 0-12. 

Division 4

Wexford 1-9, London 1-9.
Carlow 2-10, Wicklow 2-10.
Leitrim 3-18, Waterford 0-11.
Sligo 0-11, Laois 2-11.

Colouring competition

Ballaghaderreen GAA Club have launched a “Design a Training Jersey” competition in association with GRG. The competition will be open to all primary school aged children and the winning jersey will be available to buy from GRG when chosen. As well as that the winner of the competition will get one of their personally designed jerseys to keep. Templates will be available from all local primary schools and must be returned before the deadline on February 20th. Please ensure to attach your Name, Class and School on the form.

Please support the 2023 National Club Draw (The club will make 100% profit off these)

The GAA National Draw is a vital fundraiser for the Club over the last number of years. This year we aim to sell a large number of tickets at €10 each, with all proceeds being retained by the Club. The prizes listed below are sponsored 100% by Croke Park. The draw takes place on 15th March 2023, so make sure you have your tickets got by then. Tickets for the draw can be purchased directly online by clicking here, or by talking to anyone on the committee. 

1. All New Dacia Duster Car

2. £2,000 Cash Prize

3. All Ireland Hurling & Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for 2 includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling & Football Final, overnight accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel on both weekends and dinner for two included.

4. All Ireland Hurling & Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for 2 includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling & Football Final, overnight accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel on both weekends and dinner for two included.

5. All Ireland Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

6. All Ireland Hurling Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

7. All Ireland Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

8. All Ireland Hurling Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

9. All Ireland Football Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

10. All Ireland Hurling Final Package 2023 The complete package for two includes premium tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final including overnight accommodation for two nights (Saturday and Sunday) in the Croke Park Hotel and dinner for two on the Saturday evening.

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