The under 10 side went out of the cup on Saturday last (May 6th 2006) when they were well beaten by Adare United 5-1. The side have two league games remaining with relegation to the third division almost certain.

Both the clubs’ under 8 sides qualified for their respective shield finals when the B side followed the A team into their final. The A side will play NCW in the Division 1 final while the B team will play Askeaton in the Division 5 final. Both games will be played at Newcastlewest on Sunday May 28th 2006 next.

Ballingarrys’ under 13s will head for Clounreask on Thursday May 11th next where they hope to make history by lifting the under 13 cup. Askeaton will provide stiff opposition as Ballingarry seek to win their first ever under 13 trophy. The game kicks off at 6.45 pm.

Ballingarrys’ under 11 side failed to retain the under 11 cup today (April 23rd 2006) when they were well beaten by Abbeyfeale United at Clounreask, Askeaton in the final. Two first half goals set the winners well on their way by half time with two more added in the second half to give Abbey a well deserved under 11 cup victory.

Ballingarrys’ last chance of a trophy faded at Glin last Sunday (April 23rd 2006) when the home side put them out of the Premier Division League Cup. Denis Kellys’ early first half strike looked as if it may have been enough as the game entered its’ last minute. But it wasn’t to be as Rovers scored a late late equaliser to send the game to extra time. Glin forged ahead during the first period before Ballingarry
were offered a glorious chance to draw level. Unfortunately Joe Scanlons’ penalty was easily saved by the keeper. Glin added a third in the second period of extra time to put the issue beyond doubt.

This years’ FAI Summer Soccer Camp at Ballingarry will run from July 3rd to July 7th inclusive. Forms will be distributed through the school. Persons wishing to enroll their children online can do so by visiting www.fai.ie. Bookings confirmed before June 1st will receive a 10 euro reduction.

With all competitions now winding down it looks as if the clubs under 14s are best placed to lift a league title. With six to play in Division 1 they sit on top by one point with the crucial game at home to Askeaton to come. A win here could well clinch the title.

The 12s too are in with a real chance of Division 1 league honours as they fight it out with Newcastlewest and Askeaton, whose good form of late sees them join the race for the title. Both have to visit Ballingarry as part of Ballingarrys’ remaining five games while Askeaton have to travel to NCW. It promises to be a nailbiting finish with the title probably leaning slightly towards Ballingarry.

The 16s too have it all to play for with just four division two games left and six points behind. However two of those games are against Killeaney who lie top.

The 10s face relegation from Division 2 while the 8s are in line for a Division 1 shield final place.

In cup competition the 11s and 12s will be hoping to follow the lead shown by the 13s who qualified for their cup final recently. Both have semi finals to play while the 14s will appear in the quarter final of their cup. The 10s too are in the quarter final while both the 15s and 16s are out of their cups.

Ballingarrys juniors exited from the Desmond Cup to Division 2 side Carrig Celtic at the last 8 stage on Sunday last (April 16th 2006) in a game that went to extra time to decide the outcome. Schoolboy defending just after the interval saw the homeside race into a 2-0 lead, the first from the spot. It looked as if that would be enough for Celtic as the game entered the final 10 minutes but goals from Joe Scanlon and Darragh O’ Grady sent the game to extra time.

Ballingarry allowed their hosts reclaim the two goal advantage before O’ Grady with his second gave Ballingarry a glimmer of hope. It was’nt to be enough as the Premier side went out.

Team: O’ Grady; M. Condron; M. Clancy; Darragh O’ Grady; C. Kiely; N. Condron; J. Scanlon; B. Kelly; F. Kiely; D. Clifford; Cagney.

Subs: Alymer for Kelly.

Scorers: D. O Grady 2; Scanlon 1.

Referee: John O Hara.

Abbeyfeale United (0) 0 Ballingarry (1)1

Ballingarrys’ under 13 side qualified for their first ever cup final last Saturday (April 15th 2006) with a hard earned win against Abbeyfeale United. Both sides struggled to come to terms with a big field with chances few and far between. The breakthrough for Ballingarry came early in the first half when Kevin Moynihan scored from the spot after a blatant foul on Anthony Forde. It proved to be the winner that sees Ballingarry chase history in their final.

The Under 11 team have also reached final of their cup after beating Killeaney 3-2 away this evening (April 16th). Goals from Liam O’ Sullivan (2) and 1 from Ryan McCarthy sees the side on course to retain the cup they won last year. Abbeyfeale United await Ballingarry in the final.

Ballingarry booked their place in the last eight of the Desmond cup and a trip to Carrig Celtic thanks to Francis Kielys’ sole strike last Sunday (April 9th 2006) in Adare. A poor game produced just the one goal when Kiely pounced ten minutes from time to intercept a poor back pass to slot home.

Team: O’ Grady; Clifford; Alymer; C. Kiely; Barrett; Scanlon; Darragh O’ Grady; N. Condron; B. Kelly; F. Kiely; D. Kelly.

Subs: O’ Sullivan for B. Kelly.

Referee: N. Allen.