​Under 15 Female Footballers In Final

The Ballinasloe U15 Girls Féile Dix 3 County Champions

The season is now well underway, the pitches are drying up, getting firmer and the many Ballinasloe GAA teams are busy with their league campaigns and hectic training schedules.
 
The past few months were busy for the club, especially for their U15 female footballers who were crowned Féile Div 3 County Champions. The squad, comprising of 23 players, travelled to Menlough for the first round of their competition. The girls played three group games with a strong start besting Naomh Mhuire, a close loss against Menlough, and a great closer game defeating Tuam Cortoon.
 
The girls were through to the semis the following day in Oranmore, pairing against St Furseys for a thrilling game. The young players dug deep during extra time and pulled through, earning a fantastic win that sent them to the final.

The U15s squad only had a short rest before being brought back onto the pitch for their rematch against Menlough for the championship title. After a frantic first half, falling behind at a four point deficit 12 minutes in, the girls composed themselves and powered through, earning a final score of 2.04 to 0.07. By the final whistle, the girls were flat on their feet, but the energy rush from winning a féile final soon had them jumping in a victorious frenzy.
 
Club PRO Damien Clarke praised the team voicing: “Needless to say the club is very proud of them and wish them all the best in the next round of the competition.” The team will go on to represent Ballinasloe GAA in the regional finals in July.
 
Clubs activities are being set this Summer with their annual CUL Camp is happening July 10 to 14, joint with their hurling and football teams. Tickets for their weekly Club Lotto Jackpot are also available at €2.00, drawn every Friday evening and now standing at a massive €10,000. Bookings for the CUL Camp and Lotto tickets can be made at  ballinasloe.gaa.ie.
 
Fixtures for both hurling and football are published on the Ballinasloe GAA social media or by SMS updates at the request of Damien Clarke at 086 170424.
 
Ballinasloe GAA is always open to new members, boys and girls, with training programmes in hurling and football from Under 6s up to minor or senior grades. It's never too late to start, and for further information or enquiries you can contact Club Secretary Stephen Kerr at 087 2312273.