The curtain came down on Ballingarrys’ 21st season in junior football on Sunday last (June 4th 2006) with a home defeat against champions NCW on a 3-2 scoreline. A result that sees Ballingarry finish fifth on 25 points, a massive 18 points behind the winners. A forgettable season in which they made little or no impact and never looked like they might win a trophy. Division 2 side Feenagh put them out of the MJC in the third round, Kerry side Ballybunion Celtic sent them packing in the first round of the FAI, in the Desmond cup 1st Division Carrig Celtic beat them 4-3, while in the Premier Division League Cup 1st round Glin Rovers enjoyed a 3-1 success.

Ballingarry under 14 side experienced league heartbreak on Sunday last (June 4th 2006) when they lost the Division 1 League title by just one point. Having received a walkover from St. Ita’s earlier in the day, they awaited the Askeaton v NCW result. With ten minutes remaining and that game all square it looked as if Ballingarry may claim the title, however a late surge saw Askeaton score three times and so finish just one point above Ballingarry.

This brings to a close the under 14 season. A second place finish in the top flight and a semi final appearance in the cup represents a satisfactory season for Pascal Moynihan and Kent Martins’ team.

For the first ever time the clubs’ under 8 side won a league trophy when the lifted the Division 1 Shield in Newcastlewest (Sunday May 28th 2006). After dominating the first half without scoring, it finally came good in the second period when Nathan Clancy opened the scoring from ten yards. When Davin O’ Donnell added a second shortly afterwards it all but sealed the issue and when he scored his second and Ballingarrys’ third it cemented a fine performance.
Squad: Alan Hanley; Bradley Daly; Mikey Hickey; Mikey Morrissey; Cathal O’ Keeffe; Nathan Clancy; Edward Houlihan; Tiernan Fitzgerald; Brendan Lynch; Davin O’ Donnell; Jack Banks; Jack O’ Keeffe; Robbie Lynch; Jason Murphy; P.J. Noonan; Mark Storin.

Under 8 B team Unlucky – Division 5 Shield Final – Askeaton (1)2 Ballingarry (1)1 – Sunday May 28th 2006
After taking the lead in a tight game Ballingarry B finally fell to a second half strike. Darragh O’ Shea put his team ahead during early Ballingarry domination but a penalty for Askeaton just before the break changed the game with Askeaton scoring early in the second period and holding out for the win.

Phil Lane’s first goal for Ballingarry wasn’t enough as they fell to a 3-1 defeat away to Glin Rovers.

The development project of installing a state-of-the-art astroturf training pitch is now in full swing, with work expected to commence on the facility during the week ended Friday 26th May 2006. The construction will take place to the south side of the current playing pitch, and the main pitch will lose a few yards in length as a result. Work is expected to be completed in 2 to 3 months, and once completed, it is envisaged that the facility will be available for rent by other sporting organisations. The project was made possible by funding from the National Lottery Sports Grant of last year. Please return to the website for more updates on this venture…

Ballingarrys’ under 14s followed the route of the 12s when they were knocked out of the cup at the semi final stage on Monday May 22nd 2006. Again it was Newcastlewest who did the damage. Newcastle now progress to meet Foynes thanks to their 3-1 home success in this game.

Ballingarrys under 12 cup notions ended at home to Newcastlewest last Saturday (May 20th 2006) when they went down 3-0 to the visitors. Newcastle were 1 up at the break having scored from one of the few occassions they left their own half. Ballingarry were dominant but failed to score and once Newcastle scored a second the writing was on the wall. The final nail was driven in the last minute to confirm Ballingarrys’ fourth under 12 cup semi final defeat in a row.

Ballingarrys under 13 side wrote themselves into the clubs’ history books when the lifted the under 13 cup for the first time when defeating holders Askeaton. Even after going a goal down after just ten minutes the issue never seemed in doubt as Ballingarry looked the better side from the start. Dean Clancy levelled on fifteen minutes following great work from man of the match and captain John Walsh before Walsh gave them the lead five minutes later when he headed home Fordes’ cross.

The second half was comfortable for Ballingarry as they stroked the ball around with Damien O’ Donoghue masterful at the back. Full credit to the management team of John Clancy, Noel Forde and Conor O’ Donoghue for the manner in which they prepared their team.

Under 10s season ends in relegation.
The clubs under 10 side played their last game on Monday May 14th last with a 1-1 draw with Kilcornan. It was disappointment for the management team of Eoin Barrett; Tadhg Keating and Noel Hayes who now see their team relegated to the third division.

Ballingarry could only muster a draw against Foynes on Sunday last (May 7th 2006) at Borrigone. Neither side could find the net in this largely unimportant Premier fixture.

The much awaited under 13 cup final fixed for Thursday next (May 11th) has been put back to Tuesday May 16th due to the involvement of so many players in the under 12 All Ireland quarter final against Kilkenny on this Saturday May 13th.