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06 Sept 2025

Day of celebration at Ballymore GAA this weekend

Ballymore

The Ballymore squad which contested the Junior Championship final in 2022

Ballymore GAA are hosting a family fun day to mark the official opening of their new clubhouse in Ballybrien this Sunday June 18.

 

The day starts at 12.30pm with music and entertainment, before the official opening by Leinster Council Chairman, Derek Kent.

Fr Simon will perform a blessing of the clubhouse. Then the National Anthem will be sung by Erin Ross before the 1:45pm throw in for the Ballymore V Carrigallen game.

This will be followed at 3:30pm by a clash between the Ballymore ladies V Colmcille. There will be half time entertainment from young club members.

There will be games for all the children during the breaks and family entertainment throughout the day.

Music and dance will be provided by Ballymore scor and friends; include Elaine Reilly, Erin Ross and Ballymore Figure Dancers along with other guests on the day.

There will be a barbecue throughout the day. The 50/50 tickets will be available with the draw to take place on the day. The celebrations will conclude with a look back at the history of Ballymore GAA upstairs in the clubhouse.

Pauline Egan Drake said the organisers are hoping people from across the county will support the event: “This is all about the community coming together to showcase Ballymore. Everyone is welcome to come along.

“We have a great lineup of musicians, all from this great community in Ballymore.

“We have made a number of improvements in the club over the last few years and this is a chance to bring people in in a festive atmosphere to let them see the wonderful facilities we have on offer,” Pauline concluded.

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