Not a great day for
@MeathGAA
today against
@TyroneGAALive
, but you wonโt hear a bad thing said about Mickey Harte or
@niallmorgan01
from me,as they both took time to chat with our Tom. Two great Gaels and two absolute gents. Thanks lads ye made a little Meath mans day today. ๐
Saddened to report that our dear friend and clubman Gary McDonnell passed away this morning after an illness borne with great dignity and strength. May you Rest in Peace Gary, your passing has left a huge void in our club and community. โค๏ธ
A very special presentation made to
@MeathGAA
All-Ireland winning Minor keeper Oisin McDermott from his very proud club-mates and family. Vincent Ryan, the last Ballinlough man to win a Minor All-Ireland medal made the presentation to Oisin in the Park this evening. ๐
YES !!!!! Up the Royals, what a win, two points and a superb intervention to deny a Tyrone goal chance from this man. Well done Oisin and all the lads !!!
#HontheRoyals
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Where would you get it only at
@MeathGAA
Junior Championship. 2 Club Chairmen marking each other in a game!!!Joe Farrelly of Ballinlough and John Madden of
@DrumbaraghGfc
, great servants to their respective clubs both on and off the pitch. Well done lads !!! ๐
#GAA
#ManMarking
Congratulationsย to Ballinlough man Seรกn Geraghty who is the new Meath Hurling Captain for the 2019 season. If he brings even half the passion and determination he displays in the Ballinlough Jersey, the Meath Hurlers are in safe hands!!! Well done Seรกn!
Well we made it home,Derek was tired so Tom had to kick the final score! Thanks to all the clubs for their help through the day and all of you who donated to Livies Fund.Weโll leave the page open for a couple of days and you can donate by clicking here: ๐
Ballinlough GFC would like to wish our former great
@Jodydevine12
and his
@LaraghUnitedGAA
team the very best of luck in this Sundayโs Cavan Intermediate Championship decider. Best of luck Jody from all of us here in the club. ๐ดโช๏ธ๐งกโช๏ธ
Before the clock strikes midnight weโd like to just take a moment to remember those who left us over the past year.
Our sympathies to all the families who have lost loved ones, may you find comfort and peace in whatever small way you can.
Ar Dheis Dรฉ go raibh a n-anamacha dรญlse.
We hope ye enjoyed our first
@MeathGAA
SFC game in Ballinlough in over 20 years,and the first on our new pitch.Thanks to all the stewards, scoreboard operators,parking attendants and patrons for making it a successful evening for both sets of players,the referee and his team. ๐
Best of luck to
@KillygarryGAA66
in their Cavan SFC this weekend. Of course they have a man at the helm who needs no introduction in GAA circles with Ballinlough native
@Jodydevine12
, and his record of success as both player and Manager will hopefully bode. All the best Jody!๐
Best of luck to Harry Ryan
and the rest of the
@MeathGAA
minors who take on Dublin in the opening round of the MFC tomorrow evening in Parnell Park(19:30pm). Harryโs father Vincent was the last clubman to play Minor for the county!๐
#Minors
#ClubtoCounty
#GAA
#HontheRoyals
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This is what its all about. The one thing I love about our club is the connection we have with young and old and today just proved that !! Love me club!
#GAA
#MeathGAA
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Best of luck to
@OldcastleGFC
in the IFC Final tomorrow. Weโve had some titan battles with the lads over the years with tempers sometimes spilling over but once the clock stops and the final whistle sounds we send nothing but best wishes to our friends over the mountain!๐
Tom is finally home after a long 2 weeks in hospital after more spinal surgery, a big surprise was waiting, Thanks very much to the 2020 Meath Minor Manager
@ElHurricano
@gfcwalterstown
@BallinloughGaa
@MeathGAA
@HSmeath
, for a fantastic gesture, Top man, Top manager ๐ข๐ก๐ช
It was a massive honour for us to host the
@meathladiesMLGF
&
@WaterfordLGFA
ladies today.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our volunteers and stewards who helped out over the past week, and especially today, to have the place in tip top shape. โค๏ธ
Derek Lynch is raising funds for the
@teamlivie
campaign. On July 11th heโll visit every club ground in
@MeathGAA
in 24 hours while raising funds for little Livie Mulhern. Please support his efforts in whatever way you can: ๐
#TeamLivie
#GAA
#Meath
Iโd say I have liked about 101 Twitter posts in relation to
@MeathGAA
already in the past hour aloneโฆ keep em coming you beautiful people!!!
#LovemeCounty
#HontheRoyals
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If
@MeathGAA
had an Award for Most Honest Club then
@DrumbaraghGfc
would be well up there.We played them 3 weeks ago,losing a ball in the process!๐Not only did they find it,they also went to the trouble of returning it to us...thatโs not something you see everyday!Cheers lads๐
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We are delighted to announce Conn Cleary as our adult team Manager for the
@MeathGAA
2022 Junior Championship Season.
#HontheLough
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We have a map for Sharpes Trip on Saturday!
So Kilskyre at 06:00AM and taking in the full complement of pitches before making it home to Ballinlough sometime Saturday evening! Weโll be posting updates all day so you can see where we are at. Donate here:
Two of our lads are taking on the Dublin City Marathon in October to raise vital funds for charities close to their hearts, please donate to their cause if you can! ๐
Yes !!!!! The lads have only gone and done it winning the
@MeathGAA
@LMFMRADIO
Minor Summer League on a scoreline of 0-13 to 1-07. I cannot put into words just yet how massive this result is. Full report and photos, presentation etc.... to follow !!!
#HontheLough
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Weโve had some very sad and dark days about the club this year, but it was lovely to see abit of light return to these parts this evening, with this beautiful rainbow captured encapsulating the pitch.
#GAA
#Rainbow
#BrighterDays
#OurClub
#BeautifulMeath
The hard work has being put in, the commitment and effort has been rewarded by getting this far, now in 3 days time, itโs just one more step to ultimate victory. To Ronzer, Niall, Keith, Joe and all the team we wish them the very best of luck !
#HontheLough
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Turns out it wasnโt an April Fools joke after all ! A great night in the Castle Arch Hotel in Trim for the
@MeathGAA
Awards. Thanks again to Coiste Na Mรญ and
@MrFlynnMeath
for the recognition, this piece will take centre stage for a while now !! ๐
#HontheLough
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Christy Ring Cup Champions once again !! ๐๐ well done Seรกnie and all of the Meath team... be some session in Teach Fada tonight !!! Up the Royals ! ๐๐
Best of luck to former Ballinlough Manager
@stephenbaxter15
as he attempts to bring
@DennGAA
to the summit of the 2020
@CavanCoBoardGaa
JFC this Saturday.Of course he is ably assisted on the line by former Denn man but current Ballinlough man Ken Rothwell,Bring it home lads!๐ช๐
Our Number 1 fan Tom Lynch got his hands on the Shield after last nights win. Tom has been to every single U-14 Match this year, and a lot more games besides, and can be regularly heard cheering on Ballinlough from the sideline. ๐
A very special man making a very special presentation!!
Thanks to Tom Lynch who was an honorary
@MeathGAA
Minor County Board Committee Member today as he presented the winning shield to Captain Rory Smithโฆ Full Match Report to follow later !!
#HontheLough
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Not
@MeathGAA
U-20โs day today, but we are immensely proud of the efforts of this young man.
Hard luck Oisin, just wasnโt to be but we look forward to having you back in the red of Ballinlough soon. ๐๐๐ดโช๏ธ
What a win ! Another title making its way to the Lough. Our U-15 lads, after a tough first half came good in the second half with a big win on a scoreline of
@BallinloughGaa
3-16
@RathkennyGFC
3-05 Full Report to Follow when I get my bearings ! ๐
#HontheLough
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As the diggers moved in and the archeologists set to work, an extremely rare find was discovered... rumour has it this boot is many many years old and once belonged to the Legendary
@Sharpelynch
!!Weโll make sure it finds its way into the
@officialgaa
Museum in Croke Park!! ๐๐
Not too many young lads can put this on their CV... Referee on the day of a Super 8โs clash in Croke Park !!! Well done Ryan and a big thank you for everyone who helped make this day extra special for him!! ๐
Thereโs a man Above who is definitely smiling down looking at this one. The legend Gerry McNamee needed a little bit of help so was assisted by Sophie & Shea who made sure the lines were kept straight and we didnโt run out of paint!The club is in safe hands with these two!โค๏ธ
County Board Representative and Proud Dunsany Man
@MrFlynnMeath
graciously handing over the winning Shield to Ballinlough Captain Harry Ryan !! ๐
#HontheLough
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Such a Class sight in Pairc Tailteann... children everywhere!!!The future of the county is safe with all these boys and girls kicking ball !!
@MeathGAA
have their noses in front and will play with a significant breeze in the second half.
#BringaBall
#HontheRoyals
#WeAreMeath
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3 goals in a 12 minute period, and a massive 1-15 for Jack Regan,is the difference as Seรกn Geraghty will get the opportunity to lead his
@MeathHurling
team-mates out in Croke Park for the Christy Ring Cup Final in two weeks!!
#SuperSe
รกnie
#HontheRoyals
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The auld sign is working over-time these days, but today we want to wish Oisin McDermott and all the
@MeathGAA
Minor lads the very best of luck in the All Ireland Minor Final tomorrow afternoon. We are all behind ye lads!
#HontheRoyals
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There is a LOT of love for this short clip,3 great Ballinlough men playing ball at yesterdayโs Senior Final. Anyone who goes to our games knows this is a regular scene,Tom is pure GAA mad and the boys are always on hand to pass the ball back!!Fair play lads and keep it๐๐ดโช๏ธ
The man behind the camera. We owe Seamus a debt of gratitude for bringing his unique style of commentary on a streaming service (ye should be paying for its that good ๐๐!)that ye can see our games live from the comfort of home!! Keep up the good work,weโd be lost without ya!!๐
The lovely gift that comes this time of year with a subtle โAh shur youโll stay on for another yearโ !! ๐
Thanks lads, sure where would I be going, please God thereโll be plenty of writing and hot whiskeys in 2022!!
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#HontheLough
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#GAA
#LovetheClub
A nice moment during our Premier clash with neighbours Drumbaragh on Tuesday.
@DrumbaraghGfc
veteran Noel Corcoran teaching Ballinloughโs Emmet Smyth how to tie his boot laces ! ๐ Nice bit of social distancing in action from the supporters in the background too !! ๐
Final post of the night but itโs an important one. Best of luck to Oisin McDermott and his
@MeathGAA
team-mates in the Leinster Minor Semi-Final tomorrow afternoon.The young Royals take on Louth in Navan at 12:00pm and the game will be live streamed on
@SportTG4
YouTube channel๐
ANNOUNCEMENT: St Colmcilles are delighted to announce that โฆ
@Jodydevine12
โฉ had been ratified as Senior Menโs Football manager. A hero to โฆ
@MeathGAA
โฉ supporters around the world and proven manager we are very excited for the future.
#welcomejody
#seasiders
Not too often you see a Ballinlough team in Croke Park! Thanks to
@meathladiesMLGF
for selecting us to take part in the half-time game at the Leinster Final today. We hope the girls have a great day and the Royalettes give them a day to remember with a win over the Dubs too!!๐๐
Congratulationsย to our own Jamie Casserly who won the Electric Ireland Freshers Football Division 1 title with
@MaynoothUniGAA
yesterday evening, beating UL 1-11 to 0-8. Well done Jamie, enjoy the celebrations! ๐
This little warrior is just out of Hospital again, after spending over a week
@TempleStreetHos
, Missed the club presentation at the weekend, The Club didnโt forget,
@BallinloughGaa
@MeathGAA
@HSmeath
, Delighted to get his medal and the cup.
#Tom
the 16 th man.
Well would ya look at that, ๐๐ Thanks very much
@MeathGAA
, it is genuinely an honour to be recognized, Shur itโs all for the love of the game !! โค๏ธ๐ดโช๏ธ๐๐
#Meath
#GAA
#LoveMeClub
#HontheLough
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Best of luck to seasoned campaigner
@seaniegero
and two new faces to the
@MeathGAA
hurling squad in
@Shinertomas16
& Daire Shine as they take on Wicklow in the Kehoe Cup later this evening. ๐๐
Bulfin names his first Meath squad: New Meath senior hurling manager Seoirse Bulfin has named his squad that will takeย on Wicklow in the opening round of the Kehoe Cup.