Congratulations to Nicole McNamara who was last week added to the Republic of Irelands Womens U16 squad to travel to Belgium where they will play two friendly fixtures against the hosts. Nicole will travel out on April 4th next and return on April 8th.

The club as always wish Nicole every success and hope she adds to the U15 cap she has already won against Northern Ireland.

Sat March 23rd.

Youth Div 1 League Cup Semi final – Askeaton 0 Ballingarry 1 (Singh)

A late Dylan Singh goal saw Ballingarry through to the Division 1 league cup final where they will face Broadford United.

U12 Boys Div. 1 – Ballingarry A 1 (Meehan) Abbeyfeale 1

On Saturday 23rd March the U12 Boys were at home to Abbeyfeale United. The opposition started strongly putting pressure on the home back line. This didn’t last as Ballingarry took control and dominated large periods of the first half without creating any clear cut chances.

The second half started in the same vein and the home side were rewarded with a goal after just two minutes from James Meehan. The quality of football being played was a joy to watch and appreciated by all the spectators. While Ballingarry created more chances they were unable to finish in the net due to in part some fine saves by the opposition keeper.

Credit to Abbeyfeale who never gave up and got the equaliser with the last kick of the game to leave Ballingarry very disappointed boys after a tremendous display of football.

U12 Boys Div. 4 – Ballingarry B 2 (OG, Bernie) Granagh Utd 1
 
The B team were in action straight after the A game. This time at home to local rivals Granagh United. In an even affair they found themselves 1 down after a converted free kick just outside the box. This setback spurred the Ballingarry lads into action and they were on top for the remainder of the first half with their superiority rewarded with a goal before the break from a corner which was deflected into the net.

The second half was even enough but overall Ballingarry were slightly the stronger side and got the deserved winner from a late Billy Bernie strike with only minutes left on the clock

Sunday March 24th.

Desmond Cup Rd. 2 – Broadford Utd 1 Ballingarry 0

A second half strike saw Ballingarry bow out of the Desmond cup at Broadford.
Team: O’Grady, Healy, Fitz, Quinlivan, Flynn, Moore, Forde, J O’Connor, A O’Connor, Smith, Laffan.
Used Subs: O’Kelly, Quille, Ling, Cahill.

Monday March 18th

U/12 Boys Division 1 – Ballingarry 4 (McMahon, Molloy, Magner, Meehan) Breska Rvs 0

On this bank holiday Monday the boys under 12 A team had an early 10am start against Breska Rovers. Starting very brightly they were in control for large periods of the first half taking the lead after 4 minutes following a great run and finish by Jack McMahon. A free kick after some trickery by Kieran Long just outside the box was spilled by the keeper with Liam Molloy first to react to make it 2 nil. Breska threatened a few times but the home defence were on top with Thomas Moran and David Moloney in great form. On 22 minutes Daniel Magner got on the end of a corner to leave it 3-0 at the break.

The second half started in similar fashion to the first with Ballingarrys boys picking up the pace. They knew that they would need to keep their concentration as Breska would come out strong looking for the goals that would see them back in the game. Cillian McMahon kept things going in midfield to ensure Ballingarry stayed focused. James Meehan scored on 31 mins after some fine work down the left by Cathal Markham. Credit to Breska who never gave up and created some chances where Milo Kane in goal was called into action. Up front Rudi Picha ensured the Breska defense didnt get ant time to rest with constant pressure.

All junior games both men and ladies were postponed on Sunday due to weather warning.

Saturday March 9th

U/12 Boys Div 1 – Granagh Utd A 1 Ballingarry A 1 (McMahon)
U/12 Boys Div 4 – Abbeyfeale Utd B 2 Ballingarry B 0
U/16 Boys Div 1 – Newcastle West Town 4 Ballingarry 1 (Geary)

Sunday March 10th

Desmond Cup Rd 2 – Broadford Utd v Ballingarry off