The under 15 side bowed out of the cup on Saturday last (February 11th) on a 1-4 scoreline to Newcastlewest. Kieran O’ Keeffe hit the crossbar from a free mid-way through the first half during a period when Ballingarry dominated. However two quick goals from the visitors near the end of the half paved the way for what was an easy victory at the finish.

The clubs’ under 16s became the first schoolboy cup casualty on Saturday January 29th last when they fell 0-1 away to Glin Rovers in the first round of their domestic cup. The only goal of the game came in the first half.

14s Sail Through.
The clubs’ under 14 team eased their way through to the last 8 on Saturday last (Febuary 4th) with a very easy 4-0 win against Creeves Celtic. Two goals from Donncha O’ Dea, one from Kevin Moynihan and a brilliant individual effort from Padraig O’ Callaghan sent the home side through. O’ Callaghans’ goal will live long in the memory for the manner in which he beat five opponents before side footing to the net.

The draw was made for the first round of this years Desmond Cup competition on Wednesday evening last (January 25th) at the Rathkeale House Hotel. Ballingarry have been drawn to play Ballysteen at home, with the tie due to take place on Sunday 5th February.

Ballingarry AFC Ladies team had to be content with a 1-1 draw in their penultimate league game against St. Itas. Trailing 0-1 at the break, a goal from Carol Hickey got Ballingarry back on level terms in the second half, but neither side could find a winner. Ballingarry are still top of the table with one game to go, and also still remain on course for a league and cup double.

Kildimo United were the visitors to Ballingarry on Sunday last (January 22nd), but came away empty handed from a tight game. Eoin Barrett headed home a corner mid-way through the first period to give the home side a lead they never relinquished. Darragh O’ Grady, Francis Kiely and Bart Hanley all went close to making it 2-0 late on.

Team: J. O’ Grady, Darragh O’ Grady, M. Clancy, C. Kiely, E. Barrett, A. Barrett, N. Condron, D. Clifford, D. Alymer (B. Hanley), D. Kelly, F. Kiely (B. Kelly).

Ballingarry AFC under 15 team have made the last 4 of the cup, thanks to a 3-0 home success over Shauntrade on Saturday last (January 21st). The home side lead 1-0 at half time with a strike by Darren Alymer, and goals followed after the break from Kieran O’ Keeffe and Mark Snow, to ensure passage into the semi-finals.

Darragh O’ Grady, Rory Alymer, Darren Alymer, and James Clancy completed the “Kick Start One” course, and now join Kent Martin and Eoin Barrett on the road towards a coaching badge.

Ballingarry visited struggling Breska Rovers on Sunday last January 15th 2006. A first half goal by Aidan Barrett gave the visitors the lead only for Breska to draw level by the break. A 65th minute winner by Francis Kiely proved decisive on the day, adding to the 3 goals he already scored against Breska this season.

Ballingarry enjoyed considerable luck when the underage cup draws were made recently with all teams, other than the under 16s, coming out of the hat first.
The draws are:
Under 11s (holders) v Old Mill (h)
Under 12s v Abbeyfeale United (h)
Under 13s v Pallaskenry (h)
Under 14s v Creeves Celtic (h)
Under 15s v Shountrade (h)
Under 16s v Glin Rovers (h)
The youth team, winners in 2001, were drawn away to Foynes.

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.