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Friday May 17th 2013
Premier Division Cup Semi Final - Ballingarry 1 (O'Grady) Rathkelae 1 aet (Rathkeale win 5-3 on pens)
Ballingarry bowed out of the Premier cup following a 1-1 draw with Rathkeale and a 5-3 penalty loss. Rathkeale held a 1-0 half time lead even though Francis Kiely hit the post.
In the second half Denis Kelly missed a fine opening before Darragh O'Grady drew the sides level on the hour. No more goals were to follow for either side leading the game to another goalless period in extra time. Rathkeale eventually progressed to the final to meet NCW finding the net from all five spot kicks.
Denis Kelly, Pa Healy and Francis Kiely were successfull from the spot for the losers.
Team: Kenrick; Corrigan (Doherty); Fitzgerald; C Kiely; Condron; O'Grady (Kennedy); F Kiely; M Clancy; D Clancy (Alymer); Kelly; Corrigan.
.: Glorious Week for the Club
It was a memorable week for the club as three trophies were secured to add to the two won by the ladies team, the Desmond ladies cup
and the Ladies Division 1 league cup.
On Sunday last the 
Under 12 girls retained their division 1 title following a titanic season long struggle with NCW. In fact so evenly matched were the two sides that they finished level on 26 points at the end of the season leading to a playoff in Ballyhahill last Sunday (May 12th 2013). Even then the sides had to go all the way to a sudden death penalty shoot out before Ballingarry finally won, to add to the under 10 girls division 1 trophy that the club had already secured finishing 6 points above nearest challengers Kilcolman Rovers.
Then on Monday (May 13th 2013) The under 10 boys secured the division 1 title again thanks to a playoff against local rivals Granagh United after the sides finished level on 27 points each. A first half goal from Jack Molloy was enough to see Michael Sheehan accept the trophy from LDSL/GL Chairperson David Naughton. An unprecedented double is now on the cards as the side have progressed through to the under 10 cup final..: Latest News - Ballingarry in Cup Semi Final
Friday May 3rd
Desmond Cup Quarter Final - St Itas 0 Ballingarry 1 (Forde)
Ballingarry were made fight all the way to book a place in the Desmond Cup semi final against a game St. Itas in Ashford on Friday last (May 3rd 2013). It took a Kevin Forde goal two minutes into the second half to seal a semi final against Rathkeale. Itas went closest in the opening period with an effort that deflected for a corner. Ballingarry were denied what looked a certain penalty when Kiely was tripped when through to put the winners two up, while Mulcahy saved from Rory Alymer when it looked like the Ballingarry number nine must score.
Team: Kenrick; Clancy; Condron; O'Grady; Fitzgerald; Moore; F Kiely; Kelly; Forde; Healy; Alymer.
.: Results Weekending April 21st 2013
Saturday April 20th
Under 13 Cup Round 1 - Ballingarry 2 (Hayes, Mulqueen) Granagh United 3
Sunday April 21st
Desmond Cup Round 3 - Ballingarry 6 (Forde 2, Kelly 2, F. Kiely, OG) Abbeyfeale United 2
On Sunday Ballingarry eased into the last eight of the Cup and a trip to St.Itas thanks to this comprehensive defeat of Abbeyfeales second string outfit. The original fixture had to be abandoned due to an injury to an Abbey player and one assumes that any chance they had of progression disappeared on that day. Francis Kiely opened the scoring with a magnificent goal after ten minutes. Kevin Forde got the first of his two before the visitors pulled one back. An unfortunate own goal from Dohertys cross gave Ballingarry a 3- 1 half time lead.
Ballingarry coasted in the second half with further goals from Denis Kelly (2), and another from Forde. United added a second and missed a penalty before the finish.
Team: Kenrick; Clancy; Doherty; Fitzgerald; Healy; F Kiely; C Kiely; O'Grady; Forde; Alymer; Kelly.
On Saturday goals from Mark Hayes and Bryan Mulqueen weren’t enough as Ballingarry went out of the under 13 cup at the hands of fierce rivals Granagh United.
.: Results Week ending April 14th 2013
Saturday April 13th
U 12 Cup 1/4 Final - Askeaton 3 Ballingarry 3 (K O'Kelly, Z. Madigan, K. Storin) AET, Ballingarry win 6-5 on pens
Sunday April 14th
Desmond Cup Round 3
Ballingarry 0 Abbeyfeale United B 0 (Abandoned after 25 mins due to injury to Abbeyfeale player)
The 12s forced their way into the cup semi final with an exciting win in Askeaton. They had to go all the way to penalties after Keith O'Kelly, Zack Madigan and Kieran Storin had scored to see the game finish 3-3 in extra time. Ballingarry shaded the penalty shoot out by the odd goal in 11.
On Sunday the A team saw their Desmond Cup game against Abbeyfeale United B abandoned at 0-0 after 25 minutes following an injury to an Abbey player.
Team: Kenrick; O'Grady; Fitzgerald; C Kiely; Moore; Corrigan; Alymer; Forde; F Kiely; Doherty; M Clancy.
.: Results Weekending March 31st 2013
Saturday March 30th 2013
U/12 Division 1 - Ballingarry 0 Kilcornan 5
Sunday March 31st
Premier Division - Ballingarry 2 (F. Kiely pen, Moore) Glin Rovers 1
Junior Division 3 - Athea United B V Ballingarry B W/O to Athea United B
Ballingarrys hopes of winning the Premier Division may have subsided somewhat over the past two games however they showed against Glin Rovers on Sunday that they will continue to fight till the end and should NCW slip up that they will be ready to pounce. Ballingarry went 2 up at the break with goals from Francis Kiely, a penalty, and Marcus Moore. Glin, with the wind at their backs, made a real game of it in the second half scoring direct from a corner on 65 minutes. There were to be no more
goals with Ballingarry closing the gap on NCW who didn’t play.
Team: Kenrick; Doherty (Healy); Fitzgerald; C Kiely; Condron; F Kiely; Moore; Reilly; Forde; D Clancy (Alymer); Kelly.
.: Results Weekending March 17th 2013
Premier Division - Ballingarry 1 (Corrigan) Rathkeale 2
Ballingarry probably saw their Premier Title chances go up in smoke last Sunday following this 2-1 reversal at the hands of visiting Rathkeale. Rathkeale shaded the first half without scoring but eventually broke the deadlock early in the second half. Mike Corrigan drew Ballingarry level with his fifth goal of the season. Denis Kelly and Colin Doherty got in each others way to fluff up a good opening before Rathkeale got the winner in the last minute.
Team: Kenrick; O'Grady; M Clancy; Fitzgerald; C Kiely; D Clancy; Corrigan; F Kiely; Ryan; Kelly; Alymer.
Subs used: Healy; O'Doherty; Minogue.
.: Anthony Forde update
In March 2013 Forde joined League 1 club Scunthorpe United on loan until the end of the season. This is how the club reported the news on their website on March 14th 2013:
"The Irons signed Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Anthony Forde on loan until the end of the season. " (read more...)
.: Results Sunday March 10th 2013
Premier Division - Shannonside 0 Ballingarry AFC 0
Ballingarry had enough chances to win but will be disappointed at dropping two points at Shannonside and in so doing losing ground to leaders NCW. Ballingarry started well but gradually the home side got going making an even contest. Ballingarry had some decent openings most notably from Kelly but a difficult pitch made finishing tough.
Team: Kenrick; O'Grady; M Clancy; C Kiely; Fitzgerald; F Kiely; Reilly (D Clancy); Corrigan (Moore); Kelly; Forde; Ryan.
.: Forde Scoops National Award and stars for Ireland U21s
On February 3rd 2013 Anthony Forde was voted Republic of Ireland U19 International Player of the Year at the FAI Awards 2013 held at RTE studios in Montrose. (read more...)
.: Latest News - Results Weekending February 24th 2013 - Kiely sets new club record.
Saturday February 23rd
Under 10 Division 4 - Ferry Rangers 3 Ballingarry B 2
Under 14 Cup Round 2 - NCW Rvs 1 Ballingarry 0
Sunday February 24th
Desmond Cup Round 1 - Ballingarry 6 (Forde 2, Ryan, F Kiely pen, Kelly, O Reilly) Broadford United B 0
Junior Division 3 League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg - Athea United 3 Ballingarry B 0 (Agg 7-2)
Pride of place over the weekend must surely go to one Colm Kiely who set a new club appearance record with his 364th competitive game for the club in the 6-0 trouncing of Broadford United B in the first round of the Desmond Cup on Sunday (24-2-13). Kiely, who since his debut in September 1998 has featured in every season since was given a guard of honour by both teams as he entered the pitch. Made captain for the day he was presented with a commemorative trophy by club President Moss Doody while the man whose record he broke, James Higgins, was also in attendance to congratulate the new record holder.Kiely has picked every major domestic with the club including the Premier title, two Desmond cups, three division 1 titles and two division 1 league cups. He has also won the clubs Player of the Year award on two occasions while he has also captained the side. He has proved a credit to the club having never been sent off while collecting a handful of yellow cards. As always he was a rock during this game that Ballingarry cruised through, making up for the Desmond cup embarrassment at the same stage against the same opponents last term and a fitting way to honour one of the clubs great players.
Ballingarry could have been out of sight by the break missing countless openings. As it happened they went in at the break 2 up thanks to Padraig O'Reilly and Kevin Forde. Denis Kelly got their third shortly after the restart before Francis Kiely hit the fourth form the spot following a foul on Dean Clancy. Eoin Ryan got his name on the score sheet before Kevin Forde with his second rounded off the rout.
Nearing the end of the game Colm Kiely was replaced to generous applause by Pa Healy to end a memorably day for the centre half. Team: Kenrick; M. Clancy; Doherty; Fitzgerald; C. Kiely (Capt) (Healy); Moore (Corrigan); O'Reilly; F. Kiely; D. Clancy; Kelly (Ryan); Forde.
Referee: L O Connor.
In other news the B team were beaten 3-0 at Athea United in the division 3 league cup semi final second leg to go out 7-2 on aggregate. The 14s lost their grip on the cup they won for the first time last season when NCW Rovers beat them 1-0 while the 10 B side went under 3-2 at Ferry Rangers.
.: Results Weekending February 10th 2013
Saturday February 9th
Under 10 Division 1 - Ballingarry 3 Abbeyfeale United 0
Under 10 Division 4 - Ballingarry B 0 Bally Rovers 3
Sunday February 10th
Premier Division League Cup Round 2 - Carrig Celtic 2 Ballingarry 4 (Forde 2, Clancy, F. Kiely)
Junior Division 3 League Cup Semi Final 1st leg.Ballingarry B 2 (Doyle 1, O Kelly 1) Athea United 4.
Ballingarry had to come from behind twice to finally book their passage into the last four of the Premier Division League cup at Carrig on Sunday. Carrig led 1-0 at the break after O'Reilly fouled in the box and the penalty was converted. Francis Kielys free kick restored parity before the homeside regained the lead against the run of play. With time running out Kevin Forde sent the tie to extra time when he scored in the last minute. Two goals, another from Forde and Dean Clancy saw Ballingarry through. Team: Kenrick; Doherty (Healy); C Kiely; Fitzgerald; M Clancy; Moore; Ryan; O Reilly; Kennedy (D Clancy); Kelly; Forde.
No such luck for the B team as they left themselves a mountain to climb in the second leg of the Division 3 cup. After taking an early lead through Kristan Doyle they eventually went under 4-2 with Richard O'Kelly getting the Ballingarry second.
.: Results Weekending February 3rd 2013
Saturday February 2nd
Under 12 - Division 1 - Ballingarry 4 (Flynn 2, Hayes 2) Broadford United 2
Sunday February 3rd
Premier Division - Ballingarry 4 (Fitzgerald, Corrigan, Kelly, F. Kiely) Abbeyfeale United 2
Junior Division 3 - Kilcornan B v Ballingarry B. Ballingarry B received a Walkover.
First half corners proved to Abbeyfeales undoing at The Paddocks last Sunday as Brian Fitzgerald and Mike Corrigan headed home from two to give Ballingarry a 2-0 half time lead. Ballingarry had created enough chances to be well ahead. Denis Kelly added a third just after the restart but the visitors sent Ballingarry pulses racing as the reduced the deficit to just a single strike. However Francis Kiely restored sanity with a fourth for Ballingarry that knocked the wind out of Uniteds sails and saw Ballingarry through.
Team: Kenrick; O'Grady (Doherty); Fitzgerald; C. Kiely; M. Clancy; D. Clancy (Kennedy); Moore (O'Reilly); Corrigan; F. Kiely; Forde; Kelly.
The B team picked up three points without travelling to Kilcornan when they were unable to field allowing Ballingarry the walkover. On Saturday the 12s recorded a home win against Broadford United with a brace each form Luke Flynn and Mark Hayes.
.: Results Weekending January 20th 2013
Saturday January 19th
Under 12 Division 1 - Ballingarry 1 (Mulqueen) Abbeyfeale United 2
Sunday January 20th
Munster Junior Cup Round 4 - College Corinthians MSL 1 Ballingarry 4 (Corrigan, F. Kiely pen, D Clancy, Forde)
One of the finest ever performances from a Ballingarry junior side saw them trounce MSL side College Corinthians to progress into the last 16 of the Munster Junior cup on Sunday. Ballingarry playing with skill and passion raced into a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to goals from Mike Corrigan and a Francis Kiely penalty. The home side pulled one back early in the second half but Dean Clancy restored Ballingarrys two goal advantage on 63 minutes. Kevin Forde made 4-1 with fifteen minutes remaining to send Ballingarry through with ease.
Team: Kenrick, M Clancy, O'Grady, C Kiely, Fitzgerald, Moore, Corrigan, F Kiely, D Clancy (Kennedy), Kelly, Forde.
After taking a 1-0 lead to the break through Brian Mulqueen Ballingarrys under 12s were beaten by two second half goals at home to Abbeyfeale United.
.: Latest News - Results Weekending January 13th 2013
Saturday January 12th
Girls Under 12 Division 1 - Ballingarry 3 (Mulcaire, Mullane, Sheehy) Askeaton 0
Under 14 Cup Round 1 - NCW Rvs v Ballingarry OFF.
Sunday January 13th
Premier Division League Cup Round 1 - Ballingarry 3 (Kelly, Alymer, Kennedy) NCW Rovers 0
Junior Division 3 - Knockaderry 2 Ballingarry B 2 (O'Hanlon, Minogue)
Ballingarry progressed to the last eight of the Premier Division League Cup with a deserved 3-0 win at home to NCW Rovers. Ballingarry had failed to score in the opening half but went close with Francis Kiely and Moore hitting the crossbar. Kelly opened the scoring early in the second half and when substitute Rory Alymer added a second it was curtains for the visitors. Second substitute Eoin Kennedy added a third in the last minute.
Team: Kenrick; O'Grady; Clancy; C. Kiely; Fitzgerald; Corrigan (Healy); Moore; D. Clancy (Kennedy); Kelly; Forde (Alymer); F. Kiely.
The B team were at Knockaderry where goals from David O'Hanlon and Francis Minogue secured a share of the spoils.
On Saturday the girls under 12 team stayed on top of Division 1 with a 3-0 win at home to Askeaton. Phoenix Mulcair, Grace Mullane and Val Sheehy were on the mark during a game they controlled but had to be patient before scoring the first. All three goals were scored in the last quarter of the game.
.: Latest Results
Saturday January 5th 2012
Under 12 Cup Round 1 - St. Itas 1 Ballingarry 6 (Hayes 2, Storin 2, Tagney, Mulqueen)
.: Seasons Greetings
Ballingarry AFC would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and 2013, and heres hoping for much success in the coming 12 months.
.: Results Weekending December 16th 2012
Under 12 Division 1 - Ballingarry 3 (Hayes 2, Tagney) NCW 0
Two Mark Hayes goals in the first half paved the way for this fine Ballingarry win against NCW in Ballingarry on Saturday. Kieran Tagney added a third in the second half.
It was the only game involving the club at the weekend as the junior B game against Athea United was rained off.
.: Results Weekending December 9th 2012
Under 14 Cup Round 1 - Ferry Rangers 2 Ballingarry 9
Division 3- Ferry Rangers 0 Ballingarry B 4 (Minogue, O'Kelly 2, Lynch)
.: Joe Scanlon R.I.P.
Everyone connected with Ballingarry AFC was shocked and saddened with the news of the tragic death
of Joe Scanlon following a traffic accident in the early hours of Saturday morning December 1st last.
Joe played soccer for several seasons with Ballingarry AFC during which time he won numerous honours during their highly successful period in the early 2000s. He signed for the club in 2001 and played in their Youth team that won the Desmond youth cup for the first time and won the division 2 title. He was also part of their junior team that won the Desmond cup that season also for the first time playing a major part in both successes scoring in both finals.
The following season he was part of Ballingarrys Division 1 league winning team and he followed up that success winning their one and only Premier division with the club in 2004.
Joe was a skillful midfielder with a silky touch who had a great eye for a pass. His pace left many a defender in his wake and for many seasons he was Ballingarrys penalty taker, never failing to find the target from the spot. He added another Desmond cup to his collection in 2007 while another Division 1 title followed with a division 1 league cup in 2008 as Ballingarry won the Division 1 double.
In all he played for seven seasons with Ballingary AFC during which time he won two Desmond cups, one Premier title, two Division 1 titles, one Division 1 League cup, one Desmond youth cup and one Youth Division 2 title while he also played in the Munster Youth Cup semi final with Ballingarry in 2002. He also featured in two divisional cup finals with the club. He also managed the clubs Ladies team for a period.
Following his debut for Ballingarry AFC on August 17th 2001 against Breska Rovers he went on to play 175 games for the club scoring 49 goals. He returned to Granagh United at the start of season 2009-10.
Joe was a gentleman both on and off the field and will be sadly missed by his many friends within Ballingarry AFC. The club wish to extend their condolences to his family and friends and his team mates in Granagh United FC. May he rest in peace.
.: Results Weekending November 25th 2012
Munster Junior Cup Round 3 - Ballingarry 3 (Kelly, D. Clancy, O'Grady) Carrig Celtic 2
Ballingarry progressed into the last 32 of the Munster Junior Cup when they disposed of visiting Carrig Celtic by the odd goal in five. Ballingarry held a 3-1 half time lead with goals from Denis Kelly, Dean Clancy and Darragh O'Grady. A penalty in the second half put Celtic back in contention but Ballingarry held firm to progress.
Team: Kenrick; Doherty; M. Clancy; C. Kiely; Fitzgerald; D. Clancy; F Kiely; Moore; Kennedy; Kelly; O'Grady.
Subs: Forde; O'Reilly; Alymer all used.
.: Results Weekending November 18th 2012
Saturday November 17th
Under 16 Cup Round 1 - Kilcornan 5 Ballingarry 1 (Smith)
Under 8 Division 1 - Ballingarry 1 NCW 3
Sunday November 18th
Premier Division - Ballingarry 2 (Forde, F. Kiely pen) Shannonside 1
Junior Division 3 - Athea United B 7 Ballingarry B 1 (O'Hanlon)
The 16s became the first underage club team to exit their cup when the fell 5-1 at Kilcornan in the first round. Aaron Smith got Ballingarrys consolation. The 8s also went under losing 3-1 at home to NCW.
On Sunday the A team extended their lead at the top of the Premier with a 2-1 home success against Shannonside. A good game in woeful conditions saw Ballingarry go in front when Kevin Forde scored a fine goal. The visitors equalised on the stroke of half time when slack defending allowed Behan to capitalise. Shannonside dominated the early stages of the second half forcing Kenrick to make two fine saves. It was against the run of play that Ballingarry got their second and all important goal when Kelly was fouled in the box and Francis Kielys spot kick was too powerful for the keeper.
Ballingarry had chances to avoid a nervy finish when Kelly was denied by a fine save and when the keeper seemed to block Francis Kielys effort outside the box.
Team: Kenrick; Doherty; Clancy; Moore; Fitzgerald; O'Grady; D. Clancy (C. Kiely); Healy (O'Kelly); Kelly; Forde; F. Kiely.
The B team were at Athea where they were hit for seven. David O'Hanlon was on the mark for Ballingarry.
.: Results Week ending November 12th 2012
Saturday November 11th
Under 10 Division 1 - Ballingarry B 3 (J Molloy, O'Connor, Geary 1) Granagh United 3
Under 10 Division 4 - Broadford Utd B 1 Ballingarry B 2 (O'Connor 2)
Sunday November 12th
Munster Junior Cup Round 2 - Breska Rovers 0 Ballingarry 5 (Forde 2, Moore, Clancy, F. Kiely)
Junior Division 3 - Ballingarry B 2 (O'Hanlon 2) Kilcornan B 3
It was honours even in the under 10 derby on Saturday with Ballingarry and Granagh drawing 3-3 in the top of the table clash. Jack Molloy, Colm O'Connor and David Geary were on the mark for Ballingarry. The Bs fared better at Broadford recording a 2-1 success where Eoin O'Connor took his tally for the season to seven following his brace.
On Sunday the junior A team made up for the disappointment of the previous Sundays FAI exit by dismissing of Breska Rovers in the Munster Junior cup. All five Ballingarry goals came in the second half. Early strikes from Kevin Forde and Francis
Kiely set Ballingarry on their way. Dean Clancy and Forde added further goals before Marcus Moore with the best of the game completed the scoring.
Team: Kenrick; M Clancy; Doherty; Fitzgerald; Healy; D Clancy; Moore; O'Grady; F Kiely; Kelly; Forde (Kennedy).
The Bs saw a two goal lead slip to lose 3-2 at home to Kilcornan B. David O'Hanlon got both Ballingarry goals.
.: Results Week ending November 4th 2012
Sunday November 4th
FAI Junior Cup Round 3 - Ballingarry 1 (Moore 1) St. Brendans Park 2
Ballingarry bowed out of the National cup on Sunday to Kerry Premier champions Park with a goal in the last minute of normal time. In fairness the visitors were the better side but it was Ballingarry who took the lead when Marcus Moore found the target from all of thirty yards five minutes before the break. Minutes before Park had struck the crossbar while Kenrick saved from point blank range.
Ballingarry got two glorious chances early in the second half to double their lead when Forde hit the post and Clancy shot over when an error put him through on goal.
Park gave warning what was to come as they took control as the end neared. The crossbar saved Ballingarry from a free outside the box while Park thought they had scored from a corner but the ball was cleared off the line.
Eight minutes from time they did equalise. The ball was delivered into the box from a free and when Ballingarry failed to clear the ball was scrambled home. Kelly had a chance to win it for Ballingarry but with extra time looking a certainty Park struck the deadly blow when the ball was headed into the path of the Kerry forward and he made no mistake from twelve yards.
Team: Kenrick; Doherty (Alymer); Fitzgerald; Corrigan (O'Kelly); C. Kiely; Moore; F. Kiely; Reilly; Clancy; Forde (Ryan); D. Kelly
.: Results Weekending October 28th 2012
Saturday October 27th
Under 10 Division 1 - Ballingarry 4 (Russell, Bridgeman, M. Molloy, Quinn) NCW Rvs 2
Under 10 Division 4 - Ballingarry B 2 (O'Connor 2) Abbeyfeale United 4
Under 12 Girls Division 1 - Ballingarry 6 (Cagney 2, Doherty 2, Mullane, Collum) Kilcornan 0
Sunday October 28th
Premier Division - NCW Rvs 2 Ballingarry 3 (Corrigan, F. Kiely, Kelly)
Division 3 - Ballingarry B 1 (O'Hanlon) Knockaderry 0
Ballingarry went to the top of the Premier on Sunday last with a hard earned 3-2 win at NCW Rovers. Visions of the previous Sundays calamity must have ran through their heads as they let a 2-0 lead slip. Corrigan and Francis Kiely had them up by two only to see the homeside strike back to level before the break. Ballingarry regained the lead just after the break when Denis Kelly ended his recent mini drought to claim what proved to be the winner with a powerful close in effort.
Team: Kenrick; Doherty; Healy (C. Kiely); Moore; Fitzgerald; Forde; Clancy; M. Clancy; Corrigan; F. Kiely; Kelly.
The B team also made strides up the table with a 1-0 win in their derby game against visiting Knockaderry. David O'Hanlon with the only goal of the game.
On Saturday the 10s were in action. While thw A team hit four against NCW Rovers, the B team conceded four against Abbeyfeale United. Michael Russell, Darren Bridgeman, Michael Molloy and Calvin Quinn were on the mark for the As while Eoin O'Connor got both goals for the Bs. Both games were in Ballingarry. The under 12 girls were also in action, Ballingarry dominated from the start and were easy winners at the end. Molly Cagney and Orla Doherty with a brace each, with Grace Mullane and Chloe Collum rowed in with one a piece with the goals.
.: Results Weekending October 20th 2012
Saturday October 19th
U-12 Division 1 -
Broadford Utd 3 Ballingarry 2 (Hayes 2)
Sunday Octber 20th
Premier Division - Ballingarry 5 (Fitzgerald, Corrigan, F. Kiely pen, Clancy, O'Reilly) NCW 5
Hogan Cup Round 1 - Kilcornan B 5 Ballingarry B 1
A cracking ten goal game in Ballingarry on Sunday saw Ballingarry and NCW share the spoils. Ballingarry took the lead through Brian Fitzgerald before NCW equalised. Then a two goal salvo one either side of the break from Mike Corrigan and Francis Kiely from the spot had Ballingarry in a commanding lead. NCW reduced the arrears again to just one goal before Dean Clancy restored Ballingarrys two goal advantage. NCW again came back only to see Padraig O'Reilly with his first Ballingarry goal seemingly give the homeside an unassailable advantage with just eight minutes of normal time remaining. However a late rally from NCW saw them find the net twice, the last coming four minutes into added time, to secure a draw.
Team: O'Grady; Healy; O'Doherty; Fitzgerald; Corrigan; O'Reilly; Moore; F. Kiely; D. O'Grady (Condron); D. Clancy; Kelly.
The B team were at Kilcornan where they bowed out of the Hogan cup in the first round. The 12s returned from Broadford on Saturday disappointed having lost a game they had looked like winning for long periods. Two Mark Hayes goals, one at either side of the break, had them two to the good. But Broadford finished strongest to score three without reply and collect all three points.
.: Results Weekending October 14th 2012
Saturday October 13th
Under 12 Girls Division 1 - Ballingarry 6 (Cagney, O'Doherty, Mullane, Collom 2, Sheehy) Abbeyfeale United 0
Under 10 Division 1 - Ballingarry A 5 (M. Molloy 3, J Molloy 2) Shannonside 1
Under 10 Division 4 - Ballingarry B 0 Ferry Rangers 3
Under 14 Division 2 - Kilcornan 0 Ballingarry 1 (Hayes)
Sunday October 14th
FAI Junior Cup Round 2 - Ballingarry 1 (Forde) Burren United CDSL 0
The biggest result of the weekend was the juniors booking a home date with St Brendans Park, KDSL Premier Champions, in the second round of the National cup when they disposed of Clare premier side Burren United on Sunday.
The 1-0 scoreline dosn't tell the story as Ballingarry were by far the better side but still had to wait until two minutes from time for Kevin Forde to book their passage. Before then Forde had missed while Clancy hit a post.
Team: O'Grady; Condron (M. Clancy) Fitzgerald; C. Kiely; F. Kiely; D O'Grady (Moore); D. Clancy; Kelly; Corrigan (Healy); Doherty; Forde.
Scorer: Forde 88 min.
On Saturday the under 12 girls recorded their third successive win with a 6-0 drubbing of visiting Abbeyfeale United. Chloe Collom with two while Molly Cagney; Orla O'Doherty; Grace Mullane and Val Sheehy with one each got the winners goals.
Three boys teams were in action and while the under 10 B team lost to Ferry Rangers the A team won against Shannonside where it was the Molloy brothers show. Michael got a hat trick while Jack rowed in with a brace.
The 14s too were in the winners enclosure where a last minute strike from Mark Hayes secured all three points at Kilcornan.
.: Results Week ending October 7th 2012
Saturday October 6th
Under 16 Division 3 - Glantine Rovers 6 Ballingarry 0
Under 8 Division 1 - Shannonside 4 Ballingarry 0
Sunday October 7th
Reidy Cup Round 1 - Ballingarry B 4 (Minogue 2, O'Hanlon 2) Rathkeale Res 5 AET
A bad weekend all round as all Ballingarry teams in action were beaten. On Saturday both the 16s and 8s suffered heavy defeats at Glantine and Shannonside respectively while on Sunday the B side, for the second Sunday in a row, went out of a cup 5-4 in extra time. Ballingarry were 3-1 down at the break after Francis Minogue had scored. Another from Minogue, his fourth in a week, and a brace from David O'Hanlon wasn’t enough as the visitors went through in extra time.
.: Results Weekending September 30th 2012
Friday September 28th
Under 12 Girls Division 1 - Adare United 0 Ballingarry 5 (Mullane, Cagney, Collum 3, O'Doherty)
Under 10 Division 1 - Ballingarry 5 (M. Molloy 2, J Molloy, O'Connor, Moran) NCW 2
Under 10 Division 4 - Killeaney 1 Ballingarry B 3 (E. O'Connor, M. O'Connor 2)
Saturday September 29th
Under 14 Division 3 - Ballingarry 3 (Storin 2, Hayes) Creeves Celtic 2
Sunday September 30th
Junior Premier Division - Ballingarry 1 (F. Kiely) Broadford United 5
Ballingarrys girls recorded a fine 5-0 win in Adare on Friday. The scoreline reflects Ballingarrys dominance with Chloe Collum on the mark twice and Grace Mullane, Molly Cagney and Orla O'Doherty getting one each.
Both under 10 sides recorded wins. While the A team were winning 5-0 at home to NCW with goals from Michael (2) and Jack Molloy, Colm O'Connor and Enda Moran, the B team were winning 3-1 at Killeaney. Eoin O'Connor with two and Michael O'Connor with one were the Ballingarry scorers.
A good day also on Saturday when the under 14s came from two down to win 3-2 at home to Creeves. Mark Hayes reduced the deficit before a brace, the second from the spot, from James Storin secured the points for Ballingarry.
The clubs good form ended on Sunday when the A team were well beaten by the Premier champions Broadford United. Ballingarry were already two down before Francis Kiely got Ballingarry back in the game from the penalty spot following a hand ball. Broadford however were rampant and added two more before the break. A couple of switches at the break saw a much improved Ballingarry in the second half however they couldn’t stop the visitors from adding a fifth before the end.
Team: O'Grady; C. Kiely; Fitzgerald; Moore; O'Kelly; Corrigan (Clancy); Forde (Reilly); Clancy (O'Doherty); D .Kelly; F Kiely; Healy.
.: Results Weekending Sept 23th 2012
Saturday Sept 22nd
Under 12 Division 1 - Abbeyfeale Utd 3 Ballingarry 3 (Hayes, Mulqueen, O'Kelly)
Sunday Sept 23rd
Munster Junior Cup Round 1 - Feenagh 5 Ballingarry B 4 AET. (Minogue 2, Lynch 2)
Premier Division - Glin Rovers 2 Ballingarry 3 (Moore 2, Clancy)
Mixed fortunes for both junior teams on Sunday as the A team went top of the Premier while the Bs bowed out of the Munster Junior Cup. Ballingarry held a 1-0 lead at half time at Glin thanks to Marcus Moores strike. Glin cancelled out this strike early in the second half before going 2-1 up from the spot, however Moores second goal of the day restored parity before Dean Clancy got the winner ten minutes from time. Team: Kenrick; Doherty; O'Kelly; C Kiely; Moore; O'Grady (Minogue); F Kiely; Corrigan; O'Reilly; Clancy; D O'Kelly.
The B team were in Feenagh where a brace each from Francis Minogue and Danny Lynch, who was making his debut, wasn't enough as they went out. On Saturday the 12s maintained their fine start to the season with a 3-3 draw at Abbeyfeale. Mark Hayes, Bryan Mulqueen and Keith O'Kelly were on the mark for Ballingarry.
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.: Results Weekending September 16th 2012
Saturday September 15th 2012
Under 12 Girls Division 1 - Askeaton 0 Ballingarry 3 (O'Doherty, Mullane, Sheehy)
Under 10 Boys Division 1 - Ballingarry A 2 (Quinn, M. Molloy) Broadford Utd 1
Under 10 Boys Division 4 - Ballingarry B 2 (Ryan, O'Connor) Glin Rovers 2
Sunday September 16 2012
Premier Division - Rathkeale 0 Ballingarry 2 (Kelly, Forde )
Junior Division 3 - Ballingarry B 1 (Walsh) Ferry Rangers 1
Ladies Premier Division - Rathkeale 0 Ballingarry 3 (Lisa Kelly 2, Fiona Hickey)
Ballingarrys underage teams are all off the blocks with several games played during the week past. The under 14s were in Askeaton last Monday where after a dream start when James Storin gave them a first minute lead they went under 4-1. The 8s were in Abbeyfeale where they lost while both Under 10 sides lost 3-1 to Abbeyfeale United and Bally Rovers respectfully.
At the weekend both 10s sides were in action again where they recorded much better results. The A team were 2-1 winners against visiting Broadford United where Ballingarry got off to a perfect start when Calvin Quinn connected with a cross from the left to open the scoring in the first minute. The visitors equalised against the run of play five minutes before the break. Ballingarry had most of the possession during the second period with Broadford defending well. However the winners were not to be denied when Michael Molloy headed brilliantly to the net from a corner. The Bs were also at home with Glin the visitors, both teams were evenly matched with Anna Mullane and Ronal Keating forcing the Glin keeper into fine saves. Ballingarry were defending well with Eamonn Keating, Cathal Moran and Gary Storin working hard to keep the game scoreless at the break.
The homeside took the lead early in the second half when Oran Ryan slotted home Gearoid Fennimans pass. Two fast goals from Glin left Ballingarry in trouble as the game neared its end but with just three minutes remaining Eoin O'Connor came to Ballingarrys rescue when he beat three players to secure a share of the spoils for Ballingarry.
The under 12 girls started their defence of the division 1 title in emphatic style with a 3-0 win in Askeaton. Two goals in the opening four minutes from Anna Mullane and Orla O'Connor set Ballingarry on their way. A third goal three minutes into the second half from Val Sheehy sealed the points.
On Sunday Ballingarry recorded a 2-0 win against Premier division leaders Rathkeale. Both goals were scored in the second half, the first from Denis Kelly and the second with twelve minutes remaining by Kevin Forde.
Team: Kenrick; Condron; Healy; C Kiely; Fitzgerald; Moore; Corrigan; F Kiely; Doherty; Kelly Forde. Subs used: R O'Kelly; Minogue.
John Walsh came off the bench and almost snatched all three points for the B team with his second half strike against Ferry Rangers. However with just five minutes remaining the visitors scored to share the points.
The Ladies team got their new season off to a flyer as they emulated their male counterparts with a win away to Rathkeale. Lisa Kelly (2) and Fiona Hickey were the scorers in an impressive 3-0 win.
.: Results Weekending September 9th 2012
9th September 2012
Junior Division 3 - St Bens 0 Ballingarry B 1 (Doyle)
Under 12 Division 1 - Bally Rovers 3 Ballingarry 9 (K. O'Kelly 5; K. Storin; B. Mulqueen; P. Kirwan; OG)
Kristian Doyles second half strike saw Ballingarry B collect all three points at Tullylease against St Bens. Bens were reduced to 10 but were given a lifeline in the last minute when they were awarded a penalty. However standin keeper Colin Doherty pulled off an unlikely save to preserve the points for the visitors.
The clubs under 12s were in Ballyhahill where Keith O'Kelly hit a five goal salvo as Ballingarry scored nine. Kieron Storin, Pierse Kirwan and Brian Mulqueen were also on the mark while an unfortunate own goal rounded off the scoring.
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.: Latest News - Results Weekending September 2th 2012
Sunday September 2nd
Premier Division - Abbeyfeale United 1 Ballingarry 3 (F. Kiely 2; O'Grady)
Ballingarry had to come from a goal down at the break to secure all three points at Abbeyfeale on Sunday. Francis Kiely got two for the winners with a Darragh O'Grady goal, his 50th for the club, sandwiched in between.
Team: Kenrick; Condron; Doherty; Fitzgerald; C. Kiely; Corrigan; Clancy; Moore; Kelly; Minogue; F. Kiely. Subs: O'Grady and Barry Fitzgerald both used.
.: Latest News - Results Weekending August 26th 2012
Premier Division Friday Aug 24th - Carrig Celtic 4 Ballingarry 1 (Kelly)
Sunday Aug 26th - Killeaney 0 Ballingarry 1 (Kelly)
Ballingarry got their new season off to the worst possible start on Friday evening when the suffered a resounding 4-1 drubbing at Carrig. They were two down at the break and this got steadily worse as the second half progressed with Celtic adding two
more before Denis Kelly got a consolation for the visitors. It proved an occasion of mixed emotions for Michael Corrigan as he made his 200 competitive appearance for the club. Team: Kenrick; Doherty; R O'Kelly; Fitzgerald; O'Grady; Moore (Alymer); Corrigan; Clancy (Healy); Forde; F. Kiely; Kelly.
That man Kelly was on the mark again on Sunday but on this occasion it proved a far better outcome as it proved the only goal of the game. Ballingarry had many chances to add to their first half strike but in the finish the one goal proved enough. Team: Kenrick; O' Grady; Fitzgerald; Condron; Healy; Doherty; Corrigan; Moore; Clancy; Kelly; Forde.
.: New season kick off
The season will kick off with the junior A team in action away at Carrig Celtic on Friday August 24. George Quinlivan remains as A team manager and hopes will be high that he can giude the team to a better position than third position achieved last season.
The B team sees a change of manager with James Higgins taking over from John Clancy. The team has avoided relegation from the third division for the past two seasons on the last day of the season and with a strong squad in place a serious challange for promotion is expected.
The club will have teams at all underage groups except youth with the relevant phone numbers available on this site in the Contact Us link.
.: Latest News - Underage Presentation Night
Ballingarry AFC held their fifth annual Underage Presentation Night in the Rathkeale House Hotel on Friday July 6th 2012 last. Amongst the 280 people that attended were guests of honour Kathleen Broderick Chairperson Limerick Desmond Ladies League and Emma O'Grady captain of Ballingarry AFC ladies team. Click here for pictures.
.: Latest News - Summer Camp 2012 a success
From July 2nd to 6th last the club hosted its ninth
FAI Summer Soccer Camp. A total of 49 boys and girls attended under the watchful eye of head coach Conor Nestor while the kids were put through their paces by coaches
Aisling Russell, Eddie Gallagher and Michael Meade. They had a great week of fun at the end of which they received their certificates of participation. Click here for more pictures.
.: Latest News - Change of Chairman at AGM
Ballingarry AFC held a well attended Annual General Meeting in the clubhouse on Friday June 8th last during which John Clancy was elected Chairman in place of the outgoing Paschal Moynihan who did not seek re-election.
The coming season will see three new comers to the committee with Ann O'Kelly, Sarah Lynch and Shay Storin being elected for the first time.
The Management Committee for season 2012-13 will be:
Chairman: John Clancy, Vice – Chairman: Paschal Moynihan, Secretary: James Clancy, Treasurer: Rory Alymer. Management Committee: Declan Hartnett, Rob Thompstone, Paul Molloy, Sarah Lynch, Ann O'Kelly, Shay Storin, Terence Whelan and Martha O'Connor.
Also on the night the latest members to become Lifetime Members were initiated during a ceremony that preceded the AGM.During the AGM both the
A Team and B Team player of the year awards were presented while special achievement recipitants Francis Kiely (50 goals) and Patrick Kenrick (200 appearances) also received awards..: Results Weekending June 3rd 2012
Monday May 28th
Under 10 Girls Division 1 Shield Final - Ballingarry 2 (M. Cagney 2) Kilcornan 1
Tuesday May 29th
Under 15 Cup Final - Ballingarry 0 NCW 3
Wednesday May 30th
Girls U12 Division 1 Final - Ballingarry 1 (Chloe Collum) Askeaton 0
Ballingarrys attempt to lift the under 15 cup for the first time ended in failure at Clounreask on Tuesday as NCW beat them 3-0 in the final. Ballingarry will be bitterly disappointed as they were the better team throughout but their failure to take the many chances they created cost them dearly. NCW took the lead totally against the run of play when a mixup in the Ballingarry defence allowed the centre forward shoot home from the edge of the box. It was NCWs first sortie into the Ballingarry area on fifteen minutes. Clancy shot wide after making space while Murphy and Smith both went close before the break. It was all Ballingarry for the opening twenty minutes of the second half. Murphy saw his piledriver hit the crossbar and bounce on the line before being cleared, Clancy missed from close in and saw another effort hit the crossbar while Smith again went close. Ballingarry continued to press and were finally caught with just five minutes remaining when the winners got a fine long range second before a third followed near the end.The girls teams secured silverware on Monday and Wednesday when first the under 10s lifted the Division 1 Shield with Molly Cagney getting both Ballingarrys goals while on Wednesday it was the 12s turn when they secured the division 1 title when Chloe Collum got the only goal of the game five minutes from time to defeat Askeaton.
.: Results Weekending May 20th 2012 - 14s Create History
Sunday May 20th
Junior Premier Division - Ballingarry 2 (F. Kiely 2) NCW 3
Under 14 Cup Final - Ballingarry 5 (Murphy 2, Smith 3) Killeaney 2
Ballingarrys under 14 side made a little bit of club history as the lifted the cup for the first time at Clounreask on Sunday last with a well deserved 5-2 victory against division 1 champions Killeaney. Captain Alan Murphy gave Ballingarry the lead after just five minutes when he drove a long range free all the way to the net.
Killeaney equalised from a fine header before hat-trick hero Aaron Smith gave Ballingarry the lead again just before the break. The second half was just seconds old when Smith again sent Ballingarry 3-1 up with a tap in following great work from Killian Begley. Killeaney wouldn't lie down and reduced the arrears again with a fine effort from an acute angle. Smith made it 4-2 when he rounded off the best move of the game before man of the match Alan Murphy scored a glorious fifth following a magnificent solo run from his own half.The junior season ground to a half with a 2-3 home loss to NCW on Sunday, a result that sees NCW clinch second place above Ballingarry. Francis Kiely got both Ballingarry goals which were his 50th and 51st goals for the club.
The
under 15s will try to emulate the 14s when they contest their first ever 15s cup final against NCW next Tuesday evening May 29th at Clounreask. It promises to be a cracker as both teams have an array of talent on show.
.: Latest News May 11th 2012
The 8s, 10s and 14s all finished their league programmes with the 14s winning at home against title winners Killeaney (May 10th). Second half goals from Aaron Smith (2) and Mikey Hickey saw them 3-0 winners.
The 10s also recorded a home win defeating Shauntrade 2-1 to complete an unbeaten season. Mike Molloy and Calvin Quinn were the Ballingarry heros. After the game Ian Hickey of the LDSL presented captain Darragh Casey with the division 2 trophy.
Eoin O'Connor was the Ballingarry saviour with a late equaliser against visiting NCW Rovers in a 1-1 draw in what was a pre view of the division 1 shield final.
.: Latest News April 30th 2012
With the season now drawing to a close it’s obvious that it won’t prove nearly as productive as last season. There won’t be any junior trophy visiting the club with niether of the three junior teams, including the ladies, in the winner’s enclosure.Results Weekending April 29th 2012
Monday April 23rd - Under 8 Division 1 - Ballingarry 2 (Moran 2) NCW 1
Tuesday April 24th - U-16 Division 2 - Shannonside 2 Ballingarry 0
Friday April 27th - Premier Division - Ballingarry 2 (Ryan, OG) Shannonside 1
Saturday April 28th - U-16 Cup Round 2 - Ballingarry 7 (Clancy 2, Murphy 2,O'Keeffe, Casey, Hickey) Askeaton 2
While the under 10s have clinched the division 2 title with some to spare the 8s have secured a division 1 shield final place at least. The 12s must surely be the unluckiest side in the league finishing second in division by just two points without losing a game. The 15s are in the cup semi final against Adare United having received a walkover from Athea United.The 16s progress to the third round of the cup with a comprehensive 7-2 defeat of Askeaton this after being a goal down at the break. Two goals from Enda Moran saw the 8s defeat NCW in a cracking game in Ballingarry while the junior A team entertained Shannonside by beating them on Friday evening.
.: Results Weekending April 8th 2012
Monday April 2nd
Under 10 Division 4 - Ballingarry B 0 NCW B 2
Under 10 Division 2 - St Itas 0 Ballingarry A 0
Tuesday April 3rd
Under 13 Cup Round 2 - Ballingarry 1 (O'Connor) Athea United 0
Saturday April 7th
Under 12 Division 3 - Ballingarry 10 (Flynn 3, O'Kelly 2, Wrenn 3, Mulqueen, O'Connor) Pallaskenry 0
The highlight of the week past was the under 13s progression to the cup semi final and a repeat of last years final against Abbeyfeale United. It was a hard fought game against Athea that eventually saw the homeside go through by the only goal of the game scored by Jerome O'Connor five minutes from time. Both sides had hit the woodwork prior to the only strike.
Both under 10 sides saw action but neither found the net. However the 12s made amends when they hit ten past visiting Pallaskenry with Emmett Wrenn, Keith O'Kelly, Luke Flynn, Bryan Mulqueen and Jerome O'Connor all on the mark.
.: Results Weekending April 1st 2012
Saturday March 31st
Under 8 Division 1 - Abbeyfeale United 2 Ballingarry 5 (Moran 4, Foley)
Under 16 Division 2 - Broadford United 4 Ballingarry 1 (Hehir)
Sunday April 1st
Division 3 - Ferry Rangers 4 Ballingarry 1 (Walsh)
Premier Division League Cup Round 2 - Ballingarry 5 (Alymer 3, Kelly, Fitzgerald)
Ballingarrys under 8s travelled to Abbeyfeale depleted in numbers but put in their best performance of the season. Gary Storin and Gary Moran defended well early on but Enda Moran got Ballingarry going with a 25 yard shot to the corner of the net. Abbey equalised within three minutes but Eddie Foley had Ballingarry ahead again from a breakaway goal before half time. Ronal Keating in the Ballingarry goal was tested early in the second half but met it head on with two outstanding saves. Joe Kelly who was introduced at half time became the target man up front and linked up well with Enda Moran who went up to score three more goals in the second half to bring his tally to four for the day. Abbey got a late consolation to make it 5-2 to Ballingarry.
The 16s were in Broadford and in spite of taking the lead through Darragh Hehir and playing some good football they ended up at the wrong end of a 4-1 defeat.
Sunday proved to be a historic day for the club and Rory Alymer in particular as he became just the thirteenth player in the clubs history to score a hat-trick. Introduced as a substitute in the 70th minute for Evan Quinlivan against Askeaton in the Premier Division league cup with the score at 2-0 to Ballingarry with goals from Fitzgerald and Denis Kelly, he completed his hat-trick in just twelve minutes, the fastest in the clubs history. The first with his first touch when he headed home from Condrons cross after 72 minutes. The second after 80 minutes when he finished off the best move of the game and the third just two minutes later another fine header from another fine cross. Ballingarry were always in control and will now travel to Shannonside in the semi final.Team: Moore; Condron; Cahill (Corrigan); Fitzgerald; C. Kiely; S. Doherty; C. Doherty; O'Grady (Ryan); Kelly; F. Kiely; Quinlivan (Alymer).
The B team were in Tarbert where they went down 4-1. John Walsh was on the mark for Ballingarry.
.: Latest Results
Sunday March 18th 2012
Desmond Cup Round 2 - St Itas B 3 Ballingarry B 2 aet (Minogue (pen), Moynihan)
Monday March 19th 2012
Under 8 cup round 1 - Ballingarry 0 Shannonside 0 aet Shannonside win 4-2 on pens.
Under 16 Inter-League - Cork 2 LDSL 0
The B team bowed out of the cup on Sunday at St. Itas following a brave performance. Leading from early in the first half from a Francis Minogue penalty Ballingarry held out until eight minutes from the end where a frantic finale saw three goals. The hosts equalised and went ahead and looked like they had done enough until Kevin Moynihan sent the tie to extra time. It was Itas who would get the all important winner in the first period of extra time.
The 8s bowed out of the cup in the cruellest of fashions when following a scoreless game they went out on penalties.
The LDSL under 16 side went out of the all Ireland competition when they were beaten 2-0 by Cork in their last group game at CIT on Monday. Ballingarrys Nathan Clancy started and finished in what was their last game of the season.
.: Results Weekending March 11th 2012
Saturday March 10th
Under 10 Cup Round 2 - Ballingarry 4 (David Geary, Jack Molloy, Calvin Quinn, Michael Molloy ) Mountcollins 1
Under 13 Cup Round 1 - Killeaney 0 Ballingarry 9 (O'Kelly 5, Lyons 3, Long)
Munster Inter League - LDSL 1 NTSL 1
Sunday March 11th
Div 3 League Cup Round 1, 2nd Leg - Ballingarry 0 Carrig Celtic 2 - Celtic win 2-3 on aggregate.
It was cup all the way over the weekend at both junior and schoolboy level with both underage teams that were in action progressing while the junior B team went out of their cup. On Saturday after getting a bye in round 1of the cup the 10s played Mountcollins who are unbeaten in division 3, at home in the cup. After going two up within ten minutes and at this point Ballingarry had the game under control but were unable to score again during the first half. The visitors worked hard to pull one back but Ballingarry regained their 3 goal advantage with the game ending 4-1 to Ballingarry.
The 13s were in Killeaney where their first defence of the cup they won last season got off to a flyer. The home side had no answer as Keith O'Kelly with five, Jack Lyons with a hat-trick and Adam Long saw Ballingarry win 9-0.
On Sunday it was heart break for the B team as they were just 2 minutes away from the league cup quarter final. Leading 2-1 from the first leg Ballingarry could have afforded to go under by a 1-0 scoreline and still progress on the away goals rule. With Carrig leading 1-0 Ballingarry had what appeared a good goal disallowed but still looked to have done enough as the clock ticked down. They had already hit the woodwork through Doyle. However it was the visitors who were to have the last say as they scored from a corner with just two minutes remaining.
In interleague the LDSL under 16s were in action in Cork as they drew with the NTSL 1-1. Ballingarrys Nathan Clancy started for the league.
.: Results Weekending March 4th 2012
Saturday March 3rd
U-8 Division 1 - Abbeyfeale United A V Ballingarry OFF
U-12 Division 3 - Ballingarry 3 (Finn, Mulqueen, Storin) Askeaton 1.
Under 16 Cup Round 1 - Feenagh 1 Ballingarry 2 (Murphy 2)
Sunday March 4th
Junior Premier Division - Ballingarry 2 (Kelly, Moore) Rathkeale 1
Division 3 League Cup Round1 1st leg - Carrig Celtic 1 Ballingarry B 2 (Minogue, O'Keeffe)
Ballingarrys under 16s staggered into the second round of the cup following a 2-1 win at Feenagh. Alan Murphy gave Ballingarry an early lead with a fantastic individual goal after just 12 minutes. Collecting the ball on the edge of the Ballingarry box from a Feenagh corner he raced the length of the pitch before finishing to the net. Feenagh drew level before the break but in truth Ballingarry squandered many chances to regain the lead. Even though they were lucky not to fall behind when Feenagh hit the crossbar. Ballingarry dominated the last fifteen minutes and were thankful to Murphy again as he got what proved the winner with another fine finish ten minutes from time.
The 12s too were in the winner’s enclosure with a 3-1 win at home to Askeaton. Goals from Cathal Finn, Bryan Mulqueen and Kieran Storin saw Ballingarry come from behind to record a fine win.
On Sunday the A team entertained Rathkeale and fell behind after just three minutes. It was all square again after just twelve minutes when Denis Kelly drove home from the edge of the box. Both sides had chances to go ahead most notably Rathkeale when the post saved Ballingarry. However the home side through Marcus Moore secured a half-time lead when he headed home at the far post to finish off a fine move. The second half saw Rathkeale get stronger but without really threatening John O'Grady in goal and it was Ballingarry who went closest to extending their lead as they caught the visitors on the break. Kennedy, Kelly and Doherty all went close but in the finish just the two first half strikes were enough to secure all three points.
Team: J O'Grady; Cahill; Condron (F. Kiely); Fitzgerald; D O'Grady; Kennedy; Doherty; Quinlivan (Corrigan); Kelly; Alymer (Ryan); Moore
The B team will take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of the league cup after they too had to come from behind at Carrig Celtic. All three goals came in the second half with Kieron O'Keeffe, with his first goal for the club, and Francis Minogue on the score sheet.
.: Results Weekending February 26th 2012
Saturday February 25th
Under 10 Division 2 - Breska Rovers 0 Ballingarry A 1 (M. Molloy)
Under 10 Division 4 - Ballingarry B 0 Ferry Rangers 2
Under 14 Division 1 - NCW 3 Ballingarry 1 (Smith)
Sunday February 26th
Reidy Cup semi final - Breska Rovers 2 Ballingarry B 1 (Minogue)
Premier Division - Ballingarry 1 (Quinlivan) Abbeyfeale United 1
Under 15 Inter League - North Tipp SL 3 LDSL 0
On Saturday the 14s visit to NCW saw them lose after taking the lead through Aaron Smith. It was a lead they held at the break only to see NCW pull away in the seconf half. Both under 10 teams were in action and while the B team were beaten at home against Ferry Rangers the A team had a hard fought 1-0 away win against a very good Breska Rovers side. The game was played on an excellent pitch which lead to some fine passages of play from both sides. Michael Molloy got the only goal of the game.
For the second week in a row the B team exited a cup competition. This time it was the Reidy Cup at the semi final stage. Having the lead through Francis Minogue and then seeing the opponents reduced to ten men they must have felt confident. However the homeside rallied to score two before the break. There were to be no more goals leaving Ballingarry to go out.
The A team were also in action drawing 1-1 with visiting Abbeyfeale United. Evan Quinlivan got their goal early in the first half.
Team: Kenrick; Barry Fitzgerald; Brian Fitzgerald; Condron; O'Grady; Corrigan; O'Doherty; Moore; Quinlivan (Danvers); Alymer; F. Kiely (Clancy).
In interleague news the LDSL under 15 team were in Nenagh to play North Tipp SL in what was effectively a Munster semi final. No luck on the day as they found the home keeper in fine form while the 3-0 scoreline was never a true reflection of the game. Ballingarry had both Nathan Clancy and Mikey Morrissey in action and both enjoyed fine games.
.: Results Weekending February 19th 2012
Saturday February 18th
Under 12 Division 3 - Shannonside v Ballingarry OFF Pitch unplayable.
Under 16 Division 2 - Ballingarry 2 (Murphy 2) Athea United 2
Sunday February 19th
Richard Hogan Cup Quarter Final - Ballingarry B 1 (Moynihan) Kilcornan 4
Desmond Cup Round 1 - Broadford United B 2 Ballingarry 1 (Kelly) AET
An under strength Ballingarry under 14 side rescued a point at home to Athea United on Saturday when they came from two goals down at the break to draw 2-2. A couple of positional switches at half time did the trick leading to a total transformation in the game. Both Ballingarry goals came from Alan Murphy. The under 12 game at Shannonside was postponed due to a water logged pitch.
On Sunday the B team bowed out of the Richard Hogan cup when Division 2 side Kilcornan made it through to the semi final. Kevin Moynihan gave Ballingarry the lead but they were behind 2-1 at the break. The difference in the divisions showed towards the end as the visitors ran out 4-1 winners.
Unfortunately the clubs A team were unable to follow the B team into the hat for the second round of the Desmond cup as they were on the end of a major shock in Broadford. Ballingarry took the lead through Denis Kelly against the local B side only for Broadford to send the game to extra time wheb they equalised. Their winner came from the spot.
Team: Kenrick; Cahill; Fitzgerald; Condron; O'Grady; Corrigan; Kennedy; C. Doherty; Quinlivan (Forde); Moore; Kelly.
.: Results Weekending February 12th 2012
Saturday February 11th
Under 10 Division 2 - Ballingarry 5 (Calvin Quinn 2, Mike Molloy, Kieran Storin, Seamus Houlihan)
Under 14 Division 1 - Ballingarry 1 Askeaton 5
Sunday February 12th
Under 10 Division 4 - NCW B 2 Ballingarry B 0
Premier Division - Kildimo United 0 Ballingarry 1 (C. Doherty)
Desmond Cup Round 1 - Ballingarry B 2 (Healy 2) Knockaderry 1 aet
On Saturday the 14s entertained Askeaton in the league and were well beaten on a 5-1 scoreline The under 10 A team enjoyed a great home win against Shannonside to stay top of division 2. Calvin Quinn (2), Mike Molloy, Kieran Storan and Seamus Houlihan were the other scorers.
On Sunday the Junior A team collected a valuable three points at Kildimo when Colin Doherty got the only goal of the game after ten minutes.
Team: Kenrick; Cahill; C. Kiely; Fitzgerald; Condron; Quinlivan (Forde); Corrigan; Kennedy; S Doherty; Alymer; C. Doherty
Scorer: C. Doherty (10 min)
The B team produced the performance of the weekend witha 2.1 extra time win against division two visitors Knockaderry. No goals after full time saw the game enter extra time where two goals from Pa Healy, his first for the club, sent the Bees into the second round of the cup.
.: Results Weekending February 5th 2012
Saturday Feb 4th
U-15 Cup Round 1 - Creeves Celtic 1 Ballingarry 5 (Clancy 2, Smith 1, Murphy 1, OG 1)
Sunday Feb 5th
Junior Premier Division - Ballingarry 2 (C. Doherty 1, Alymer 1) NCW Rvs 2
Junior Div 3 - Bally Rovers 0 Ballingarry B 0
The under 15s were in action on Saturday where they progress to the last eight of the cup with an easy victory against Creeves. A brace from Nathan Clancy, and own goal by one of the Creeves defenders and one each from Alan Murphy and Aaron Smith saw them secure a trip to Athea in the quarters.
On Sunday the A team came from behind to go a goal up only to let it slip and draw at home to NCW Rovers. Colin Doherty have them a half time draw before Rory Alymer put them ahead only to concede late on.
Team: Kenrick; Cahill; Condron; C. Kiely; Fitzgerald; C. Doherty (Forde); Kennedy; O'Grady; Kelly; Clancy (S. Doherty); Kelly.
.: Latest News
Results Weekending January 22nd 2012
Saturday January 21st
U-16 Division 2 - Ballingarry 1 (Moran 1) Abbeyfeale United B 2
Sunday January 22nd
Junior Division 3 - Ballingarry B 2 (O'Hanlon, Minogue) Glin Rovers B 0
Just two games over the weekend for the club with the 16s in action on Saturday losing to visiting Abbeyfeale United B. Sean Moran gave Ballingarry the lead in the first minute, a lead the held until midway through the second hald when Abbey equalised. They scored the decisive second eight minutes from time.
The junior B team saw action on Sunday where goals in either half from David O'Hanlon and Francis Minogue sealed a 2-0 win.
.: Latest News
Results Weekending January 8th 2012
Saturday January 7th
U-11 Cup Round 2 - Kilcornan 2 Ballingarry 2 (Mulqueen 2) aet. Kilcornan win 3-2 on pens.
U-14 Cup Round 2 - Athea United 1 Ballingarry 6 (Murphy 2, Smith 2, Curtis, O'Kelly)
Sunday January 9th
Junior Division 3 - Ferry Rangers 2 Ballingarry B 2 (O'Hanlon, Doyle)
While the 14s progressed to the third round of the cup the 11s went out. The 14s were in Athea where the locals had no answer to Ballingarry drive. Goals from Alan Murphy (2) Sean Curtis, Mark O' Kelly and another brace from Aaron Smith saw Ballingarry easy winners. The 11s were unlucky to go out at Kilcornan in the harshest way, 3-2 on penalties. Brian Mulqueen got both Ballingarry goals as the game finished 2-2 after extra time.
On Sunday the B team went a goal up before finding themselves 2-1 down to finally force a draw at Ferry Rangers. David O'Hanlon gave them a 1 nil lead but it was Kristian Doyle that rescued a point with a second half strike that proved decisive.
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