Our A team came out on the right side of a very tough fixture this morning against a very good and physical Glin Rovers side. They join our 19s and B team in winning their tournaments in what has been a very good pre season for the club.

The first half was a close encounter with neither side getting a hold of possession or working either keeper. Both sides resorted to a ball over the top that was handled comfortably by both defences.

The second half was a more lively affair as both Ballingarry and Glin tried to created more chances to find that all important goal. Ballingarry’s young side grew into the game the longer it went on and chances started to come our way. Mike Molloy forced a brilliant save out of the Glin keeper from a free kick and and it was a Mike Molloy short corner to Lee Madigan who’s curling cross found the head of Aaron Smith who headed past the Glin net minder. Ballingarry sat back to defend what they had as Glin piled on the pressure from corners and free kicks. The pressure took its toll 3 mins from time when the Glin centre back headed against the post from a free kick delivery and he was able to knock the rebound past goal keeper Craig McInness. For the second time in two games we were going to penalties.

The penalties again were expertly dispatched by Ballingarry and Craig McInness saved one by brilliantly diving down to his left to deny Glin. Penalties were scored by: Kevin Forde, Declan Nash, Aaron Smith and Mike Molloy.

Well done to all involved and the focus now turns to next weeks first competitive game a Munster Junior Cup tie at home to Glin. 🟢🟡🏆🏆🏆

Our impressive 19s were denied a season where they were hoping to go after all trophies on offer but were denied by the covid pandemic. They showed what they were capable of in the summer tournament by winning all 6 games, scoring 43 goals and only conceding 4.

Last nights result was extremely impressive putting 13 past a very good footballing Kildimo side who were young and will be ones to watch in the future. It was a slow start for both sides, who were trying to scope their opposition out but it was Ballingarry who struck first with a lovely finish by Lee Madigan. Another goal 2 mins later by the head of Eoin Lynch looked to set Ballingarry on their way but when Kildimo pulled one back on 40 mins Ballingarry knew they had to go up a gear to win this game. Up a gear (or two) they did and 2 more goals before half time by Paudie Murphy and Cian McGoey put one hand on the trophy for the green and gold.

The second half Ballingarry had the luxury of introducing very strong players off the bench and this proved to be the difference between the two teams in the second half. Three substitutes scored 6 goals in the second half, a hat trick by David Geary, two from Cathal McMahon and one from Cian O Carroll. Another from McGoey and two from Mike Molloy finished off the evening of impressive passing and finishing in style.

With only 4 over age for next years youths and more young talent coming through it makes light reading for the future. 🟡🟢🏆

Ballingarry AFC 13 – 1 Kildimo

David Geary x3
Cathal McMahon x2
Cian McGoey x2
Mike Molloy x2
Cian O Carroll
Paudie Murphy
Eoin Lynch
Lee Madigan

The numbers drawn in our lotto draw on Sunday August 22nd were 13, 15, 22 and 29. There was no jackpot winner.

The lucky dip winners were: €50 James O’Keeffe, €30 Martha O’Connor and €20 went to Biddy Brosnan.

Next week’s draw will take place on Sunday August 29th in the clubhouse, and the jackpot will be €11,600

Thank you for your support.
You can now play Ballingarry AFC lotto online.

Regards,
Ballingarry AFC Committee.

Massive congratulations to Katie Lawlee who lined out yesterday for Ireland U16 in a training game in Dublin, well done Katie everyone in the club is delighted for you.

Well done to our B team who won the Division 3 tournament this morning in Mick Hanley Park. They were 1:0 down at HT but 15 mins from time Brian Fitzgerald popped up with a lovely header after a brilliant delivery from Francis Kiely. Neither team could find a winner so penalties were to be the deciding factor. Steven Kelly was the hero of the shootout and saved two penalties to give the B’s the win which will give them great confidence going into the new season.

The A team now join the 19s and the B team by getting into the 3rd final of the pre season tournament. In a tight game in Abbeyfeale this morning there wasn’t much between the two teams. Cian O Carroll scored a brilliant goal by chipping the keeper from 30 yards. Abbey struck level just before half time to equal the game in what can be said was deserved.
The second half was much like the first very tight. Abbey had more of the possession but found it hard to break down the Ballingarry defence. Ballingarry thought they had a penalty with 5 mins to go but to their surprise it was waved away. Again penalties was the only way to separate the teams this morning. Abbey missed their first and fourth penalty and Ballingarry dispatched their first 4 penalties expertly (Kevin Forde, Declan Nash, David Geary and Aaron Smith) to progress to the final.

Well done to both management and teams and best of luck to the 19s and A team next week as they hope to emulate the B teams tournament success.