Sun shines for celebrations

A sun drenched Sunday morning was what welcomed Ballymore GAA & Fr Dalton"s festivities as part of the GAA"s 125 year celebrations taking part countrywide.Following a parade from the National School by past and present members and the underage players for both clubs Fr Smith PP held a mass to celebrate the mile stone for the GAA and to give thanks to the large number of people who have given of their time and financial support to improve the GAA in Ballymore and to also remember those deceased members of the clubs. Offertory gifts were presented by Ballymore GAA"s Ned Moran, representing the 1937 Junior Champions, Tom Cuffe, representing the 1960 Junior Champions, Eddie Geraghty, representing the 1972 Intermediate Champions, Declan Rooney, representing the 1984 Intermediate Champions, Ciaran McCormack, representing the 1998 Intermediate Champions and Denis Eivers representing the 2003 Intermediate Champions. Fr Dalton"s Brian McCabe representing the 1987 Junior Champions and Paddy Martin representing the 2008 Junior Champions. Following the Mass it was time for Ballymore"s Scor to take to the stage lead off by All Ireland Finalist Padraig Keena, with music supplied by An Baile More Ceoltas Group led by Johnny Cleary and the Scor figure dancers led by Majella Murphy plus an impromptu performance by Cindy O"Roarke and Martina Martin from the Ballymore Choir together this hugely talented group entertained the crowd and rounded off a lovely morning. Special thanks should go to both Chairmen John Cunningham and Donie Glynn and the team that helped them put together the festivities on the day.Ballymore GAAFootball this coming Thursday, 14th May, for Under 8"s who will take part in a "Blitz" in Milltown at 6.30pm. Normal Football training for all under age players on Friday 15th May in Milltown starting at 7pm. All welcome.200 ClubThe next draw is on June 7th in 'Joe Martins' Lounge.LottoBallymore GAA and Fr Dalton"s first lotto draw begins this week with Tickets available from all club members and outlets around the parish. The first draw takes place on Wednesday 20th May in Cunningham"s.