Senior Hurling

Championship
On Sunday the 13th of April, Ballina played their first game in the 2014 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship. This was new ground for the club as very few if any can remember the last time Ballina played at Senior Championship level. If the competition was unfamiliar, the opposition & venue were anything but strange. MacDonagh Park, Nenagh was the venue, while Borrisokane provided the opposition. The sides last met in Championship hurling in the 2010 North Intermediate Competition. Ballina won on that occasion, but Borrisokane went on to win the county championship. Ballina started with the wind & were 1-5 to 0-2 ahead by the stage. At half-time the lead had grown to 2-10 to 0-6. Ballina were well deserving of this half-time advantage, but expected a battle from Borris in the second-half. The first 20 minutes of the second half saw Ballina outscore their opponents by 4 points to 3. Ballinas only added one more point over the closing 10 minutes while Borrisokane raised 3-more white flags. In the end Ballina won by 2-15 to 0-12.
Ballina Team: Martin McKeogh; Brian McKeogh, Patrick Cosgrove, Donal Kent; Aidan Hanley, Thomas Collins, Kevin Cosgrove (Captain); Stephen OBrien, Fergal Collins; Sean McKeogh, Brian Stritch, Stephen Stritch; T.J. OConnell, Michael Breen, David Hickey. Subs used: Eoin Sheehy; Conor Maguire & Ronan Bourke. On Sunday evening in Clonmel, Mullinahone beat Ballingarry by 1-point in the other game in the group. Final Score: C.J. Kickhams Mullinahone 1-11, Ballingarry 3-04. Ballinas next game is against Mullinahone & rd th this will probably be the weekend of 3 /4 or th th 10 /11 May.

Shortly after that, Ballina will take on Silvermines in Round 1 of the Hibernian Inn North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship.

Clean Ireland Recycling Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship 2014 Roinn II Group 3 Ballina C.J. Kickhams Mullinahone Ballingarry Borrisokane Score Diff 9 1 -1 -9 Against Played Drew

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1 1 0 0

0 0 0 0

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12 13 14 21

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Challenge Cup
Ballina played Holycross/Ballycahill in the semi-final of the Jim Devitt Cup on Sunday 30th March in Ballina. Again this was a close game & could have gone either way. In the end Holycross prevailed on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-15. Prior to that Ballina had received a walk-over from Mullinahone at the Quarter Final stage. Page 1 @ballinagaa

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Senior Hurling
Championship Challenge Cup

2014 Club Officers

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Chairperson: Sarah Devane Secretary: John Gleeson Treasurer: Caroline McKeogh PRO: Carmel Bradshaw Juvenile Committee: Chairman: Eamonn Power Vice Chairperson: Sean Collins Secretary: Eileen Breen Assistant Secretary: Laura Collins Treasurer: Sharon Donnelly PRO: Nigel Coleman Registrar: Eugene Power Ballina School Liasion: Brid Mc Mahon Boher School Liasion: Tanya Ni Cheirin

Whats In the Review Tipp Supporters Club: Adult Club

Junior B Hurling League Under-21 B Football Championship Minor A Football Championship

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Ballina Camogie Club Fundraising:

Buy a Sod / Friends of Ballina Training Fund Draw Ballina Sports Predictor Quiz: Bingo Ballina GAA & Ballina / Boher Parish Lotto

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Adult Club
Junior B Hurling League
On a wet & miserable Saturday 29th March; Ballina played out a hard fought draw with Borrisokane in Round 1 of the North Tipperary Junior B Hurling League. On a day not suited to good hurling, both sides will be happy with a draw. Ballina 0-10, Borrisokane 1-07.
North Tipperary Junior Hurling League 2014 Score Diff 12 -1 0 -8 -3

Best Wishes Thanks: Ballina Juvenile Club: Club Membership Ballina Handball Club 60 Seconds (well maybe a bit longer) with...David Hickey Strictly Come Dancing: Club Shop

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Tipp Supporters Club:

Show your support for all Tipperary Hurling teams by joining for 30. Car sticker and scarf included. Contact Mike Sheehy 086 6065919.

Ballina Borrisokane Toomevara

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Under-21 B Football Championship

There has been no further progress in the North Tipperary Under-21 B Football Championship since the last publication. Ballina have yet to play a game in the competition & are due to play Newport Gaels in the semi-final. Lorrha/Dorrha will represent North Tipperary in the county semi-final against RockwellRosegreen.

Drom/Inch 6-3 to 0-3. The Under-12s also had a great win over Nenagh recently. The juniors lost in the league to Knockshegowna. Faughs from Dublin were recent visitors to Ballina & the two clubs played a challenge game of 3 X 20minute periods. (See Picture Below) All the various teams are back training keep an eye on facebook for upcoming events.

Minor A Football Championship

Ballina received a walk-over from Inane Rovers in the opening game. The remaining games are against Newport Gaels & Nenagh ire g. Ballinas games against Newport Gaels due for Thursday 17th was postponed due to bereavement.

Fundraising:
Buy a Sod / Friends of Ballina
Remember to go online to join Friends of Ballina or Buy-a-sod. Thanks to all those who have already joined FOB or bought a sod.

Training Fund Draw

Cards are currently in circulation for the Training Fund, with prizes including Trailers loads of timber up for grabs. Contact any player for details of this draw they will be delighted to sell a line or two to help keep you warm.

Ballina Camogie Club

Clothes Collection:
Thanks to all who contributed to the recent Clothes Collection.

Ballina Sports Predictor Quiz:

The Ballina GAA sports predictor quiz is back this year, better than before. This year there are 27 events to choose from and similar to last year it is done on a multiple choice format, which makes it easier Regular updates are sent, weekly or after each event so you can see how you are doing and watch for upcoming events. to choose your selections.

Championships & Leagues:

The girls are busy at all age groups with some very good results. The Under-14s beat Nenagh in the championship 4-3 to 2-1. They followed this up with rd a win over Annacarty. In the 3 Round they beat

Bingo
Bingo continues each Wednesday night in Brian Boru on the Hill. Its a relaxing night for anyone interested
Ballina & Faughs Players after a recent Camogie Challenge

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Ballina GAA & Ballina / Boher Parish Lotto

21/04/2014 JACKPOT 10,600. 200 is added each week if the jackpot is not won.

Thanks to the local premises for continuing to sell the Lotto.

Draw Date 21-Apr-2014 Draw Date 14-Apr-2014 07-Apr-2014 31-Mar-2014 24-Mar-2014 Lotto Numbers Drawn to be confirmed Lotto Numbers Drawn to be confirmed 14 18 22 26 03 09 13 19 08 11 13 20 Top Prize 10,600 Top Prize 10,400 10,200 10,000 9,800

Clare. As a result they are promoted to Division 3 for next year. Our own Stephen OBrien has played a vital role in the this promotion & hopefully will line out in Croke Park in the final at 5pm on Saturday next. Best of luck Stephen & Tipperary. Michael Breen is also part of the Senior Hurling Squad who will take on Clare in the National League Semi-final on Sunday in Limerick. Best wishes. Tipperary lost out to Cork in the Munster Under-21 Football Semi-final. Stephen OBrien & Jack Brady were part of the panel. Stephen scored a goal from his midfield position. Jack is also the Tipperary Minor Footballer goalkeeper and played in the teams 2-11 to 2-7 Round 1 victory over Waterford in Dungarvan. Tipp will play Kerry in the semi-final on the 7th or 14th May, probably in Thurles. Good luck to all players who are part of North & County Tipperary squads (Hurling, Football or Camogie)

Thanks:
A big thanks to everyone who supplied material for this newsletter, especially Carmel Bradshaw, Michael Keely, John Gleeson, Theresa Nevin, Eamonn Power & Ronnie Power. Thanks to those who supplied photos & completed profiles. We hope to run this newsletter again monthly and any named photos or articles you wish to see included should be emailed bealanathareview@gmail.com or to any club officer clearly marked Beal An tha Review Any observations or feedback on this issue can also be emailed to the same address. Please feel free to email this newsletter to any member of the wider Ballina GAA community whom you feel would be interested or print it for those not on email.

Lotto Draws April / May Every Monday night in Public

Best Wishes
Ballina National school has sent four children forward for the cuman na mbunscoil trials this year. For Football in the girls is Emma Duggan and in the boys in Sam Loughran. In hurling Corey Ryan and camoige Hazel McMahon. Well done to all 4. Sam & Hazel have been called back for further trials. Tipperary have qualified for the National Football League Division 4 Final against neighbours Volume 8 April 2014 ballina.gaatipperary

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Ballina Juvenile Club:

Easter Camps: These were successfully held during the week. Apr 16th 18th 10am 1pm. The weather was a big help over the three days. 83 girls & boys enjoyed enjoyed their time at the camp. Thanks to all who helped out & took part. Cl Camps: Jul 21st Jul 25th 2014 in Ballina. More details to follow.

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Hurling & Football:

Ballina are going well in the Under-12, 14 & 16 Football Championships to date. It looks like they will qualify for semi-finals in all 4-competions (2 Under 12 Teams). Indeed there is a good chance of a home semi-final in many of these grades. Well done to all & continued best wishes. Unfortunately our Under-14 hurlers lost out in the Quarter Finals of the Feile Na nGeal & Final of the Feile Peil Competition. Full details of all competitions are below.

11.04.14 (Fri)
North Tipp U12B Football Champ Rd 4 SILVERMINES 1-4 V 2-5 BALLINA Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Dolla

North Tipp U12D Football Champ Rd 6 INANE ROVERS 6-3 V 4-0 BALLINA Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Roscrea

09.04.14 (Wed)

North Tipp U14B Football Champ Grp 1 Rd 2 BALLINA 4-6 V 1-8 MONEYGALL Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Ballina

TBC

North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 1 BORRISOKANE V BALLINA Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: Borrisokane

07.04.14 (Mon)

North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 6 SILVERMINES 1-3 V 0-10 BALLINA Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: TBC

North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 4 TOOMEVARA V CLG BAL AN THA (BALLINA) Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: Saint Michaels Park Toomevara

05.04.14 (Sat)

North Tipp Peil na ng B Final BALLINA 2-2 V 3-11 NEWPORT GAELS Time: 12 30 PM , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U14B Football Champ Grp 1 Rd 4 PORTROE V BALLINA Time: TBC , Venue: Portroe

04.04.14 (Fri)

North Tipp U12B Football Champ Rd 3 BALLINA W/O V 0-0 BORRIS-ILEIGH Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U14B Football Champ Grp 1 Rd 5 BALLINA V LORRHA Time: TBC , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U12D Football Champ Rd 5 BALLINA 7-9 V 4-0 TOOMEVARA Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U12B Football Champ Rd 5 BALLINA V NEWPORT Time: TBC , Venue: Ballina

02.04.14 (Wed)

North Tipp U12D Football Champ Rd 7 BALLINA V NEWPORT Time: TBC , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U14B Football Champ Grp 1 Rd 1 BORRISOKANE 1-7 V 2-6 BALLINA Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Borrisokane

Not Fixed

01.04.14 (Tue)

North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 7 BALLINA W/O V 0-0 BORRIS-ILEIGH Time: TBC , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U12D Football Champ Rd 4 KILRUANE MAC DONAGHS 0-2 V 5-3 BALLINA Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Cloughjordan

16.04.14 (Wed)

North Tipp U14B Football Champ Grp 1 Rd 3 BALLINA V SILVERMINES Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Ballina

31.03.14 (Mon)

North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 5 BALLINA 1-4 V 1-4 BURGESS Time: 6 30 PM , Venue: Ballina

29.03.14 (Sat)

13.04.14 (Sun)

North Tipp Feile na nGeal B Qtr Final BALLINA 0-5 V 5-5 BORRISOKANE Time: 1 30 PM (E.T. Available) , Venue: TBC

North Tipp U12B Football Champ Rd 2 PORTROE 0-5 V 1-8 BALLINA Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: Portroe

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North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 3 BALLINA 4-8 V 1-7 PORTROE Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: Ballina Team Ballina Portroe Silvermines Borris-Ileigh Newport

North Tipperary U12 B Football Championship Group Phase

Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points 3 3 3 4 3 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 22 42 41 37 6 12 22 19 36 59 10 20 22 1 -53 6 4 4 2 0

North Tipp U12D Football Champ Rd 3 BALLINA W/O V 0-0 KILDANGAN Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: Ballina

15.03.14 (Sat)

North Tipp U16B Football Champ Rd 2 BALLINA W/O V 0-0 SHANNON ROVERS GAELS Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: Ballina

North Tipp U12D Football Champ Rd 2 NENAGH IRE G 1-0 V 5-8 BALLINA Time: 4 00 PM , Venue: MacDonagh Park

North Tipperary U12 D Football Championship Group Phase

Team Inane Rovers Ballina Toomevara Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points 5 5 5 3 5 5 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 4 6 114 83 42 17 26 8 0 20 38 63 28 68 73 0 94 45 -21 -11 -42 -65 0 10 8 6 4 4 2 0

North Tipperary U16 B Football Championship Group Phase

Team Borrisokane Ballina Silvermines Toomevara Burgess Portroe Borris-Ileigh Shannon Rovers Gaels Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points 6 5 6 5 6 6 7 7 6 4 4 3 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 4 5 7 103 37 39 60 42 35 8 0 19 23 57 35 65 107 18 0 84 14 -18 25 -23 -72 -10 0 12

Nenagh ire g 9 Newport 8 6 5 4 4 0 Kilruane MacDonaghs Kildangan

North Tipperary U14 B Football Championship Group 1

Team Ballina Portroe Silvermines Moneygall Borrisokane Lorrha Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff Points 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 30 37 33 25 24 24 21 31 21 32 30 38 9 6 12 -7 -6 -14 4 4 3 1 0

Keep an eye on the Fixtures Section of the local papers, as well as our website, facebook page &/or twitter account for updates. Your Support at any of these games would be greatly appreciated.

Club Membership
As many of you will know, the club has embarked on an expansion programme and will hopefully break ground in the coming weeks on the long-awaited new pitch. The club has been working through the masses of red tape and paperwork associated with draw-down on the 56k Lotto Grant since last summer time and we are optimistic that we will get the final approval in the coming weeks. 2014 Adult Club Membership
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Membership is now due. You may register on line (see below) or membership may be given to any club officer. Adult membership 45 for the year.

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Players not registerd as a member will not be covered by the Player Injury Scheme if injured during a game or training. 2014 Juvenile Club Membership In Summary 1. Registration rate is unchanged from 2013 - 45 for 1 child 2. Additional Family Contribution of 25 for all families in 2014 (Friends of Ballina GAA & Buy A Sod contributors exempt get a credit afterwards from Club Chair, Sec or Treas.) 3. Families can avail of any 1 of the 6 Family Membership packages instead of

paying the 25 Juvenile Membership + Family Contribution. 2014 Club Membership Friends of Ballina FOB members have been able to benefit from getting 1 x free adult membership of the club (or get a 20 rebate on your Juvenile Membership) and this arrangement holds for 2014 also. You can register as was the case last year on our website www.ballina.tipperary.gaa.ie Just look out for the registration picture on the left hand side, or go direct to http;//ballina.tipperary.gaa.ie/registration.

Ballina Handball Club

Cumann na mBunscoil:
Amy McKeogh and Grainne O'Brien recently won in the girls U11 national final. The Girls are seen here receiving their medals from former Ballina NS pupil James Prentice.

Training/Coaching:
Contact club Officials about Training times & dates.

After School Juvenile Coach Connie Collins has retired from his role. Connie has provided many years invaluable service to the club & provided top-class coaching, knowledge & Tips to all those who came to the alley. Bag Packing: The club held a Bag Packing event in Queallys, Supervalu on Fri 4th/Sat 5th April. Thanks to all those who supported the event & to Queallys for hosting this event.

Master B Doubles Title: Congratulations to Martin McInerney & John

Lee who won the All-Ireland Master B Doubles Title recently. They defeated Tyrone in the final. Well done lads.

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Calendar April/May
This Calendar is subject to change, so please Check with our Website/Facebook/Twitter/Club Notes also.
Weekend th th th 18 /19 /20 Saturday th 19 Apr
10:00 U6/8/10 Girls 10:00 U6/U8 Boys 11:30 U10 Boys 11:30 U12 Boys 13:00 U14 Boys

Sunday th 20 Apr Allianz NHL Semi-final Tipp V Clare Limerick 27 Apr

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Monday st 21 Apr Easter Monday

18:15 U12 Boys if Wed home match 18:15 U12 Girls 19:30 Minors

Tuesday nd 22 Apr
18:00 U14 Boys 18:00 U10 Boys 18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Seniors

Wednesday rd 23 Apr
18:00 U6/U8/U10 Girls 18:00 U8 Boys 18:15 U12 Girls 19:15 U12 Boys

Thursday th 24 Apr
18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Minors

Friday th 25 Apr

19:30 Seniors

Lotto Draw 28 Apr

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Bingo 30 Apr
18:00 U6/U8/U10 Girls 18:00 U8 Boys 18:15 U12 Girls 19:15 U12 Boys
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10:00 U6/8/10 Girls 10:00 U6/U8 Boys 11:30 U10 Boys 11:30 U12 Boys 13:00 U14 Boys

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29 Apr
18:00 U14 Boys 18:00 U10 Boys 18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Seniors

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02 May

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02 /03 /04

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Allianz NFL Final Tipp V Clare Croke Park 03rd May

18:15 U12 Boys if Wed home match 18:15 U12 Girls 19:30 Minors

Lotto Draw

Munster MHC Tipp V Kerry or Clare?? Away Bingo 07 May

18:00 U6/U8/U10 Girls 18:00 U8 Boys 18:15 U12 Girls 19:15 U12 Boys
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18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Minors

19:30 Seniors

04 May

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05 May

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06 May

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08 May

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09 May

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Co SHC Rd 2 V Mhone?? See Fixs

10:00 U6/8/10 Girls 10:00 U6/U8 Boys 11:30 U10 Boys 11:30 U12 Boys 13:00 U14 Boys

May Holiday
18:15 U12 Boys if Wed home match 18:15 U12 Girls 19:30 Minors

Lotto Draw

18:00 U14 Boys 18:00 U10 Boys 18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Seniors

09 /10 /11

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10 May

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11 May

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12 May

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13 May
18:00 U14 Boys 18:00 U10 Boys 18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Seniors

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Munster MHC Tipp V Kerry or Clare?? Away Munster MFC Semi-final Tipp V Kerry?? Thurles Bingo th 14 May
18:00 U6/U8/U10 Girls 18:00 U8 Boys 18:15 U12 Girls 19:15 U12 Boys

18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Minors

19:30 Seniors

15 May

th

16 May

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Co SHC Rd 2 V Mhone?? See Fixs

10:00 U6/8/10 Girls 10:00 U6/U8 Boys 11:30 U10 Boys 11:30 U12 Boys 13:00 U14 Boys

18:15 U12 Boys if Wed home match 18:15 U12 Girls 19:30 Minors

Lotto Draw

Munster MFC Semi-final Tipp V Kerry?? Thurles Bingo

18:15 U14/U16 Camogie 19:00 U18/Jnr Camogie 19:30 Minors

19:30 Seniors

Bal An tha Review for May Out

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60 Seconds (well maybe a bit longer) with...David Hickey

picked up in the last few weeks. The management are top class and they are doing everything they can to ensure we are at our best for championship You got the chance to lift the North & County IHC Cups last year - did it put any extra pressure on yourself as captain? No not really. The pressure I feel most is probably the pressure I put on myself. I would always put pressure on myself to do the best for the team. I was just representing a very dedicated and motivated bunch of guys who have a great desire to be successful for their club. It makes the role of captain a lot easier when this is the case.

Ballina Intermediate Hurling Captain 2013, David Hickey took some time out to talk with the Bal An tha Review during the week. David also won an AllIreland Doubles Handball title in 2013. His partner on the occasion was Fergal Collins. David thanks for taking time to talk to the Bal An tha review. The SHC started last weekend - how did it feel to finally play at Senior? It felt great to be part of the panel that became the first to ever represent Ballina at senior level. Its something that this group of players and management feel privileged and honoured to have done, not just for themselves but for the whole club. Playing at senior level is where our club deserves to be and hopefully will be successful for many years to come. The County Championship also includes Ballingarry & Mullinahone in the group, while its Silvermines in the North Championship. What do ye know about the two southern teams? We know they will be very tough games and we will treat them with the respect they deserve but we wont fear them. How is training going this year? Training is going well this year. We were caught for numbers a bit at the start of the year but it has really

Was there any particular games that stood out last year & why? The semi-final (V Aherlow). A very tough game and one which seemed to galvanise the whole team because of the manner of the victory. Favourite Book? Ross O Carroll Kelly Favourite Movie? Braveheart Favourite TV Programme? Friends Favourite Food? Steak and homemade chips What do you do to relax? Sunday afternoon on the couch reading the papers and watching the sunday game. Other Sports Played? Handball, Gaelic Football, Soccer.

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Strictly Come Dancing:

Sunday night will be the culmination of many weeks, days & hours of hard work for Our Strictly Come Dancing team. Since January they have been playing cards, organising pigs, baking cakes, selling raffle tickets, collecting sponsorship, managed facebook & twitter accounts, ironed clothes, walking, running, cycling just to collect funds. Howard and Former Clare Manager & Examiner Columnist - Tony Considine. Sun Apr 20th @ 8:30pm: Grand Final with Portroe GAA Club In Brian Boru on the Hill. Ticket sales for the Grand Final event are brisk. There are a limited number of tickets still available in Katwalk, Simply Delicious and Larkins Gala. Early purchase is advised to avoid disappointment. Tickets include a Programme & 2 Very Important Votes. Remember Were Just Dancing with our Neighbours Well done to all who took part in the Ballina Final on Saturday 5th. It was a great nights entertainment

Then they have been put through their dancing paces & steps on top of that. They have had to listen to dance teachers & managers. After all that 6 Couples will represent Ballina in a Battle Royal with Portroe on the Dancefloor in Brian Boru on the Hill this Sunday evening. Its the #BallinaPortroeSCD Grand Final & now they have to go before a thorough Judging Panel of International Golfer Christy OConnor Jnr, Dance Teacher Marie Hogan, former Tipperary PRO & Camogie President - Liz
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Club Shop
Noe that the playing year is back up and running, the club shop will be back running too. Thanks to all those who ran the shop in 2013 & made it a huge success. Thanks to all those who supported the shop. Hopefully this support will continue in 2014.

Reminder that the 3 DVD set of the county Intermediate & Minor Final as well as the Munster Intermediate Final is still availableContact club officers or local shops. The club shop will re-open as players return to training. Dont forget that the shop stock various items of club merchandise & playing equipment. The shop is also a source of finance for the club.

NOW
Contact Caroline McKeogh (Treasurer) or any club officer

Bal An tha Ab
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