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Ballingarry AFC have one of the finest facilities for soccer in the Desmond League. With one of the best playing surfaces in the county, an excellent clubhouse and spectator stand, the home grounds of the club is a credit to the parish. You can view the various phases of development for these facilities by browsing the sections of this photo gallery.

 
 Playing Pitch
Behind this gate was the site of Ballingarry AFC's first pitch used in Desmond League soccer in 1984/85. Known as the "Canon's Field", a private housing development now stands on this site.
This picture shows the topsoil having been skimmed.
This picture shows the phase 2 of the pitch re-development, the laying of the sand carpet.
The grass begins to show on the new surface. Ballingarry church can be seen in the distance.
A view of Ballingarry AFC's pitch with the work completed. Knockfierna hill can be seen in the background
While the pich was being improved, the club played its matches on this pitch during season 1996/97
 Clubhouse Development - Interior
A picture showing the interior development of Ballingarry AFC's clubhouse.
A picture showing the interior development of Ballingarry AFC's clubhouse.
Interior work continues on the upstairs area. Picture taken August 2000.
Interior work continues on the referee's changing room. Picture taken August 2000.
A picture showing the shower area of the clubhouse. Picture taken August 2000.
A picture showing the conference room. Picture taken August 2000.
 Clubhouse Development - Exterior
The foundations are paved
The block work begins on the foundations
This pictures shows the brick laying in progress.
The workers busy constructing the roof of the clubhouse.
The stone wall on the east side of the pitch under construction.
On 6 December 1998 during a storm the south gable of the clubhouse was blown down. This picture show the building being "pushed back" by a Himac.
A picture showing the clubhouse ready to be tiled.
 Spectator Stand
A picture of the steel delivered for construction of the spectator stand. Taken 25th May 1997.
Steel erected for the spectator stand.
The concrete steps are in place in the stand.
The roof is on the stand and the job is almost done.
A view of the completed spectator stand from the centre circle.
 Development of Astroturf Training Pitch - Summer 2006
The groundwork begins on the Desmond Leagues first synthetic playing pitch of Ballingarry AFC
The hardcore is laid
The framework for the fencing is laid.
The synthetic surface is laid.
   

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