Archived Club News - Oct to Dec 2005

.: Schoolboy soccer latest.
Under 14 Division 1 (December 29th 2005)
Ballingarry maintained their three point lead at the top of the division thanks to this 1-1 draw at home to St. Itas. Thomas O' Sullivans' goal was all that a dominant Ballingarry could register from a one sided game.
Under 12 Cup (December 31st 2005)
Ballingarry eased into the second round of the cup with a much deserved 5-0 home win against Breska Rovers. Goals from Anthony Forde (2); Damien O' Donoghue; Liam O' Sullivan and a Breska own goal saw Ballingarry run out easy winners.
Ballingarry under 16's also enjoyed success over the festive period with a 4-2 win against Breska Rovers (December 30th 2005), a result that sees them stay out in front in division.

.: Girls through to first ever cup final.
Balingarry AFC Ladies team will contest the first ever ladies Desmond cup final following their 1-0 win against Abbeyfeale United last Sunday (December 18th 2005). The only goal in an exciting and even game came from Emer Hickey after just ten minutes of the first half.

Team; F. Hickey; E. O' Grady; R. Hickey; O. Keating; M. O' Grady; E. Hickey; P. Hickey; F. Morrissey; A. McCarthy; O. O' Keeffe; T. Mulcair (M. Neville 5 mins).

.: Ballingarry girls make history
For the first time ever a girls team from Ballingarry lifted silverware when the under 16 team won the Shield on Saturday last. (December 17th 2005). The side defeated Kilmallock 2-0 in the final played at Ballingarry. A goal in the first half from Mairead Fitzgerald set them on their way while Emma Noonans' second half strike ensured victory.

Team: A. Tierney; E. Ahern; F. Power; G. Power; M. Fitzgerald; E. Noonan; E. Hickey; G. Hickey; G. O' Connor; M. Corrigan; D. Shelton.

.: Under 11s begin defence in style
The only trophy winners in the club last season started their defence of the under 11 cup in style on Saturday last (December 17th) when they recorded a huge 7-0 win at home to St. Itas in the first round of the cup. Scorers for Ballingarry were Ryan McCarthy (2); David Condron; Liam O Sullivan;
Eoin Casey; Chris Lane and Darragh Kiely. They now join the 10s, the 14s and the 15s in the second round of their cups.

.: Juniors Disappoint
It was disappointment for the juniors at Newcastlewest on Sunday morning last (December 18th) when they were at the wrong end of a 0-2 scoreline. All the damage was done during a first half when Ballingarry were second to everything. An own goal from Michael Clancy in the opening ten minutes set the stage while a poorly defended corner mid-way through the half led to the second for the winners. A much improved second half performance from Ballingarry yielded little as the home side ran out easy winners.

Team: J. O' Grady; M. Condron; M. Clancy; E. Barrett; D. Clifford; J. Scanlon; N. Condron; A. Barrett; Donal O' Grady; Darragh O' Grady; F. Kiely (R. Alymer 45mins).
H.T 0-2 F.T. 0-2
Referee: Paudie Manning.

.: Ballingarry pay the penalty in Munster Junior Cup
Ballingarry AFC bowed out of the Munster Junior Cup at the 3rd Round stage last Sunday December 11th, with a surprise defeat on penalties by Feenagh. The home side showed character to claw back a 2 goal deficit in normal time through an own goal and a strike from Denis Kelly, and again in extra time with a late equaliser by Aidan Barrett. However Feenagh prevailed on a 4-2 scoreline in the shootout.

Both the under 10s and the under 15s advanced to the second round of their domestic cup competitions on Saturday November 20th last with win against Shauntrade and Askeaton respectively.
The 10s were well worth their 2-0 success at Shauntrade with a goal in each half from Aaron Hickey and Ryan O Shea.
The 15s had to work hard for their 1-0 win at Askeaton with Robert Hannon getting the only goal of the game in the first half. Askeaton were given a glorious chance to send the tie to extra time late on when they were awarded a penalty but fortunately for Ballingarry the taker sent his effort wide. The under 14 girls team were also in action in Knocklong where the home side had a 2-0 win in the shield final.

.: "Killer" Hat-trick sinks Breska
A superb trio of goals from in-form striker Francis "Killer" Kiely gave Ballingarry a much needed victory over bottom side Breska Rovers in the Premier Division this Sunday 20th November. A goal inside 2 minutes, and another 15 minutes later gave the home side a dream start, but a penalty conceded and the dismissal of Aidan Barrett soon after were a big setback. However Kiely completed his hat-trick midway through the 2nd half to seal the points.

Team: P. Kenrick; K. Condron; C. Kiely (B. Kelly); A. Barrett s/o; M. Condron; N. Condron; Darragh O' Grady; J. Scanlon, E. Barrett; F. Kiely (P. Lane); D. Kelly.

.: Ballingarry find form in the Cup
Shanagolden were the visitors to Ballingarry on Sunday morning last (13th Nov) in the 2nd Round of the Munster Junior Cup. A goal in each half from striker Denis Kelly gave the home side a 2-0 win and sets up a 3rd Round tie against Division 3 leaders Feenagh.

.: Defeats All Round
It proved to be a bad weekend (5th Nov) for the club with all four teams in action being beaten.

On Saturday in the national cups both the 12s and the 14s went out. The 12s were the unluckiest in Kerry. After drawing 1-1 after extra time with Mastergeeha they went out on penalties while in Tipperary the 14s were beaten 0-2. Down 0-1 at halftime they dominated the second half with Moynihan, Snow and O' Dea twice missing great chances. The game was put beyond the reach in the last minute when the hosts scored their second.

In the Munster Youth Cup Ballingarry were beaten 0-2 by Breska Rovers.

On Sunday the juniors were well beaten in Kildimo with Joe Scanlon getting their consolation from the spot in the final minute. Kildimo had raced into a 3-0 half time lead. Final score 3-1.

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.: Under 8s record first ever success
The clubs under 8 side recorded their first ever success when they won the Broadford United under 8 tournament at Broadford last Saturday (October 8). A 4-0 semi final victory against Broadford United "A" saw them face St. Itas in the final where a Davin O Donnell goal was enough to see Tiernan Fitzgerald, captain for the day, lift the trophy Ballingarry.

Bradley Daly, Jason Murphy and Robbie Lynch with two goals were the Ballingarry scorers in the semi final.

Squad; Jason Murphy; Cathal O Keeffe; Tiernan Fitzgerald; Bradley Daly;Jack O Keeffe; P.J. Noonan; Edward Houlihan; Mark Storin; Nathan Clancy; Mikey Morrissey; Mikey Hickey; Robbie Lynch; Davin O Donnell; Brendan Lynch; Alan Hanley.