Newsletter 18/06/2024
Results
Juvenile Hurling
Cumann na mBunscol County Final
Congratulations to the Ballinderreen National School Hurling team who defeated Portumna in the county final.
Fixtures
Keep an eye out for updates on the fixtures on the Ballinderreen Hurling & Camogie Facebook page and the Fixtures calendar.
Camogie
Junior Camogie Division 8 Final
Juvenile Camogie
U-11 Camogie League
U-14 Camogie Championship
U-14 Camogie Championship
U-11 Camogie League
Lotto
NEXT WEEK LOTTO JACKPOT WILL BE €6,400
Thank you again for your continued support of Ballinderreen Hurling and Camogie Club. By supporting our club lotto, you are helping raise much-needed funds for the club – your generosity is always most welcome and greatly appreciated. Make sure to play on time and encourage other community members to play too. It’s never been easier to play. You can sign up for an annual lotto online or opt for auto-renewal and never have to worry about missing a draw again!
https://ballinderreen.ie/gaa/lotto/
Other News
Michéal McTigue
It is with great sadness that Ballinderreen Hurling & Camogie Club report the passing of our president, Michéal McTigue.
Michéal represented our club at all grades as a player and served a multitude of other roles on the club executive and as selector or manager of various teams. He took part in every club fundraising activity and also represented the club in football and Scór competitions.
Michéal has the unique record of being the only Ballinderreen player to represent Galway at minor, under 21, intermediate and senior level. A truly incredible feat.
He first played for Galway in 1964 as a minor and it didn’t take him long to break into the senior ranks. He made his senior debut along with John Connolly in the Munster championship of 1967 playing against Clare in Ennis. John replaced the retired Jimmy Duggan and Michéal took the place of Gus Lohan (father of Brian) who had recently transferred to Clare. His senior county career lasted until 1974.
He won South Galway senior titles with Ballinderreen in 1965, 1966 and 1974 though a county medal eluded him. A brilliant defender, he was often sent forward as well to help a struggling attack as he did to great effect in our run to the final in 1978, scoring several goals from full forward.
He was also a talented footballer and won 3 South board junior titles with the big ball. He managed our minor’s to a county title in 1997, a team in which his son, Robbie, was one of the stars.
Michéal was a man of many talents. He was an accomplished singer and sang in Ballinderreen church choir. He could hold his own in any sing song with favourites like “The Rose of Avondale“ or “Galway Bay“.
His only county medal came from an unusual source, not on the field of play but on the stage. “Bachelors in Trouble“, a brilliant comedy written by the late Agnes O’Connor and starring Michéal and fellow senior hurlers Peter Larkin and the late great Joe McDonagh swept all before them in the Scor county final of 1974.
He starred in several other productions in the community centre in the 1970s, bringing the house down with his performances in many hilarious comedies.
His other interests included a love of greyhounds. A progressive dairy farmer, he loved attending agricultural shows such as the Balmoral show in Northern Ireland.
Michéal suffered a lot of ill health in recent years but always retained his good humour and sense of fun. He battled each adversity with fortitude and courage and never gave up right until the end. We’re sure that Michéal is taking his rightful place in that Ballinderreen team in heaven and meeting old friends Liam Shiels, Ciaran Jordan, Stephen Gill, Joe McDonagh, J.P.Bermingham, Patie Kelly and others.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Senior Hurling Championship Draws
The senior hurling championship draw will take place on Monday, 24th of June in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry at 7:45pm. The draw will be broadcast live on the “Over the Line” programme on Galway Bay FM at 8pm.
Community Games
Community Games finals will be taking place at the pitch this Saturday from 10am until 6pm.
Cúl Camp
Ballinderreen Cul Camp bookings are now open Click here to register.
The camp runs from Monday 15th to Friday 19th July, 9 am until 1 pm
Spaces are limited to 150 so get booking fast
Summer Activity Camp
Ballinderreen Community Centre is delighted to host a Summer Camp featuring many fun activities, run by local NS teachers. Early booking advised 🤗
The registration form is available at this link.
South Galway Bay Music Festival
After two highly successful years, the South Galway Bay Music Festival returns for its 3rd year. July, 26th to 28th, with headline acts such as The Whistlin’ Donkeys, Johnny Brady, and Derek Ryan.
It is a weekend of music dancing and craic not to be missed
Follow our updates on social media Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok
Check out our promo video on YouTube here https://bit.ly/SouthGalwayBayMusicFestival2024
Teenage Disco - South Galway Bay Music Festival
We are delighted to announce that Thursday, July 25th we will be holding our first-ever teenage disco at the festival.
“DJ Gilly” will have the dance floor hopping with the latest hits and your favourite tunes. Don't miss out on the fun – grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away for an unforgettable experience #TeenageDisco #DJParty #GetYourGrooveOn
Tickets available only on Eventbrite
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