Ballingarry AFC held a charity match on St. Stephen’s Day last in aid of the local senior citizens. The ‘semi-final’ saw the Ballingarry past player XI, managed by Moss MacAuliffe, beat the over 35’s team in a penalty shootout. However it was the girls team which won the day, beating the past player selection also in a shootout. The ladies team showed their male counterparts a thing or two about taking spot kicks! The day was well attended and hugely enjoyed by all involved.

Some photos of the day are now on the gallery page.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

The first ever league meeting between Ballingarry and Granagh United saw Ballingarry collect all three points with Darragh O’ Gradys’ headed goal mid-way through the second half proving decisive. The scoreline reflects a tight game with Ballingarry just about deserving winners. Eoin Barrett could have put the issue beyond doubt ten minutes from time but his powerful header came back off the crossbar.

Team: P. Kenrick; M. Clancy; M. Condron; A. Barrett; Darragh O’ Grady; E. Barrett; J. Scanlon; B. Kelly; Donal O’ Grady; D. Kelly; F. Kiely (D. Clifford).
Referee: Paul O Brien. H.T: 0-0 F.T: 1-0

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.

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.

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.