Ballykelly 0-14, Ardclough 0-9

Ballykelly registered their sixth straight league win on Saturday evening last with a hard fought six point victory over the Ardclough men. The teams were tied at six points apiece at half time but the point taking of Derek McCormack and Alan Hickey in the second period finally put paid to the homes side challenge. McCormack, stationed in midfield, kicked six points over the hour including three superb left footed efforts in the opening half.

Ardclough settled first but for some wayward shooting could have been five points up inside ten minutes. Instead it took a good score from the lively Declan Higgins to get them off the mark. Ardclough kicked the next score as well but it only served to spur Ballykelly to life. For the remainder of the half the teams exchanged scores with Derek Mc (3), John Forde, Daryll Cullen and Andy Kelly all registering points in the opening period. At the change of ends the scores stood at six points apiece.
Ardclough again made all the early running in the second half and had two points on the board inside five minutes. However the Ballykelly men started to make use of the wind that now favoured them and rattled off some superb long range points from McCormack and Hickey. Despite being three points in arrears with the clock running down, Ardclough launched a foray up the field that ended with Dom Walsh in goal pulling off a fine save to deny them. Sub Liam Binions finished the Ballykelly scoring and left Ballykelly victors by five points.

Best for Ballykelly were Derek Mc, Alan Hickey, Colm McHale, Liam Behan and Kevin Walsh whilst Ardclough’s best were Declan Higgins, Aidan Griffin, Paul Kelly and Diarmuid Carr.


Club notes 
The senior team have maintained their table topping form with their five point victory over Ardclough on Saturday evening. At half time the game was in the balance but a strong finish and well taken points from Derek McCormack and Alan Hickey finally saw Ballykelly home.
Congrats to the ladies Under 16’s on their great victory over the Larries in their semi final on Saturday afternoon. They led from start to finish in what was a great team display. Best of luck to them in their forthcoming final!
The club would also like to congratulate their resident Laois man Ger Byrne; and Carol Mooney on tying the knot last Friday. A great day and night was had by the large crowd in attendance in the Hazel Hotel.
The large scale cleanup on the pavilion continues on Saturday 28th of April with a days painting being organised. The club are working towards having its first annual BBQ on the weekend of the 23rd of June but work is needed on the grounds and clubhouse first. We would hope to have as many volunteers with brushes and gear in tow on the day, so please come along and help out even if only for an hour.