Saturday January 28th

U12 Boys Division 2 – Breska Rovers 1 Ballingarry 3 (O’Connor, McMahon, Kelliher)
The clubs 12s completed their league season undefeated with a 3-1 win in their final league match of the season away to Breska. In perfect conditions this was a good competitive skilful game. Ballingarrys lads wanted to keep their unbeaten league record and Breska were eager for a good result to finish their campaign. The first half was an even contest with few chances but very competitive with Jamie Forde’s exciting drive and shot and Sean Duffy’s defending the highlights but it remained 0-0 at halftime.

Ballingarry were positive from the start of the 2nd half with good passing and movement all over the field. An excellent free kick from Declan Walsh wasn’t cleared by the Breska defence and the ball fell nicely to Cathal McMahon who shot to the bottom corner of the net. Five minutes later Breska were level with a good goal from a long ball. After the equaliser Breska were on top and pressed hard and had four opportunities but Sam Faughnan was excellent in goal to keep the visitors level. It was an end to end game at this stage and a hard working Ronan O’Connor put Ballingarry ahead with a good run and a fine finish. 2-1 to Ballingarry.

Again Breska pressed hard and again Sam was equal to their efforts and it was his clever long ball to set Billy Kelliher free from the halfway line with two defenders chasing and the goalie to beat he scored our third to wrap up the game after another determined performance. Well done to all and especially to younger players Sam, Declan, Ronan, Jamie and Sean who were excellent.

U14 Girls Division 1 – Ballingarry 7 (Mullane 2, O’Callaghan, O’Dwyer, Twoomey, O’Connor, Magner) Broadford Utd 1

Sunday January 29th

Premier Division – Ballingarry 2 (Moore, Daly) Killeaney 3
A massive game in the relegation battle went the way of the visitors. Ballingarry gave a tremendous second half performance to recover from a 2-0 half time deficit. Goals from Marcus Moore and Bradley Daly had them on track for a share of the spoils but a last minute goal from a free gave Killeaney all three points.
Team: Kenrick, C Kiely, O’Grady, Fitzgerald, N Cahill, Clancy, Smith, Moore, Daly, Forde, Ryan.
Used Subs: O’Connor, E Cahill.

Ladies Premier Cup Semi Final – Charleville 1 Ballingarry 2 (O’Gorman, F Hickey)
Ballingarrys ladies secured their second cup final spot of the season with this win at Charleville.

Membership closing date approaches.
Closing date for adult non playing membership is Wednesday February 1st next. Non playing membership is €20 and if anyone wishes to become a member before closing date they should contact the Secretary at 087 1301004. Lifetime membership at €150 remains open all year round.

Saturday January 21st
U14 Division 1 – Ballingarry 1 (M Molloy) Broadford United 3.
U14 Division 3 – Broadford Utd B 7 Ballingarry B 1

Sunday January 22nd – Ladies finish second
Ladies Premier Division – Ballingarry 3 (O’Gorman, Ghorey, Mee) Breska Rovers 0

Ballingarry ladies completed their league programme with a 3-0 home win against Breska Rovers finishing joint second with Abbeyfaele United with a playoff to decide who actually gets the runners up spot.
The girls will be disappointed with the final outcome having to surrender their league title to their near neighbours however with the Desmond cup final to come and still in the league cup the season could still finish trophy laden for the ladies.

Saturday January 14th – Under 12s Crowned Champions

U12 Boys Division 2 – Ballingarry 3 (McMahon, Mullane, Kelliher) NCW 1
Ballingarry retained the Division 2 title with two games to spare following this home win against NCW A. Ballingarry went a goal down in the first half but rectified the situation with three second half goals.
Captain Cathal McMahon equalised early after the restart while Jack Mullane gave Ballingarry the lead with a fine individual effort before Billy Kelliher rounded off the scoring with a powerful shot to the net near the end.
With one game remaining Ballingarry have the opportunity to complete the season unbeaten having drawn just one and winning seven of the eight games played. Congratulations to Anthony McMahon and his team on a fine achievement.

Sunday January 15th

Premier Division – Ballingarry 0 Rathkeale 1
Ballingarry were somewhat unfortunate not to have secured a point from this encounter with the league leaders. As it was it took a superb strike midway through the second half to beat an in form Pat Kenrick.
Team: Kenrick, N Cahill, E Cahill, O’Grady, Clancy, F Kiely, Ryan, Daly, Smith, Forde, Moore.
Used subs: O’Reilly, J O’Grady, O’Connor.

U14 Girls National Cup Quarter Final – Cregmore/Claregalway 1 Ballingarry 0
Ballingarrys National cup dream ended in Galway when they went out to the only goal scored in the second half of a close game.

Saturday January 7th

U14 Boys Division 1 – AK Utd 5 Ballingarry A 2 (Geary 2)
U14 Boys Division 3 – Ballingarry B v Abbeyfeale Utd B (Walkover to Ballingarry)
U16 Girls Division 1 – Askeaton 0 Ballingarry 4 (Mulcaire 2, O’Shaughnessy, O’Doherty)

Sunday January 8th

Premier Division – Ballingarry 3 (Kenrick, Herlihy, Forde) Glin Rovers 1
Team: Kenrick, C Kiely, N Cahill, Fitzgerald, Clancy, Moore, Danvers, Ryan, Smith, E Cahill, Herlihy.
Used Subs: O’Reilly, O’Grady, Forde.

Ladies Premier Division – Charleville 1 Ballingarry 2 (Shire, J O’Gorman)

The management committee of Ballingarry AFC would like to wish all involved with the club a joyful Christmas and a happy and successful 2017.

Saturday December 17th

U12 Boys Division 2 – Ballingarry 3 (Parabat, Walsh, Forde) Shannonside A 0

Well done to the lads today they were all on top form and ran out comfortable winners on a cold bright morning in Ballingarry.

From the start of this encounter Ballingarry took control with a fast tempo and a high pressure game which gave the opposition little chance of getting a result. Ballingarry were a little more controlled playing the ball around really well and had a good few shots on goal but the keeper and a good defensive effort from Shannonside kept the score at 0-0 until 10 minutes from half time when Finlay came up with a fine finish after a poor kick out making it 1-0 at the break.

The second half started the same as the first and the homeside scored a second after a good back to front move and when a cross from Adam Picard wasn’t cleared by the defence, Walsh was on hand to rifle his shot to the net for 2-0. The third goal was a great individual effort from Jamie Forde when after a good run down the wing he dispatched a fine left foot shot into the far corner of the net for 3-0.

Shannonside did have a few chances but a solid defence of Lewis Michael and Dylan Picard as well as subs Ciarian and Jim meant Sam had little to do in goal but was quickly off his line when needed. The midfield of Finlay, Jack and Cathal were in total control and are a fine unit backed up by sub Declan with his excellent control and shooting. The front two of Billy and Adam provided the platform for the win with their high pressure tackling and willing runs with subs Ronan and Jamie playing their part when they came on.

Message from the manager: Well done everyone ye are a great bunch of lads and it’s a pleasure to be your coach. Enjoy Christmas and we’ll see you all in the new year.

U14 Girls Division 1 – Kildimo Utd 3 Ballingarry 7 (McNamara 3, Hayes 3, Kenny)

Sunday December 18th

Division 2 – Ballingarry B 1 (O’Hanlon) Adare United 2

Saturday December 10th

U14 Boys Division 1 – Granagh Utd 1 Ballingarry A 6 (M Molloy 2, E Lynch, O Lynch, Doherty, McGoey)
U14 Boys Division 3 – Ballingarry B 5 (E O’Connor 4, J O’Connor) Broadford Utd B 5

Sunday December 11th

Premier Division – Ballingarry 1 (Clancy) Carrig Celtic 2

Both teams struggled in opening half with just a few half chances created. However Ballingarry began to take control as the break approached. The second period started as did the first. The home side fell behind after losing possession in the centre, a second similar goal followed before Ballingarry were offered a lifeline when O’Grady was fouled in the box and Clancy scored the penalty. Ballingarry had a glorious chance to share the points in the last minutes but failed to capitalise. A draw at that point would have been a fair result.
Team: J O’Grady, N Cahill, C Kiely (Danvers), Fitzgerald, D O’Grady, Ryan, E Cahill (F Kiely), Alymer, Smith, Rankin-Hehir (Clancy), Moore.

Division 2 – Shauntrade 1 Ballingarry B 0
Ballingarry were the better team and deserved at least a point.

The following age groups will now enter their Winter break:

• U8 boys/girls will resume at the beginning of March 2017.
• U10 boys/girls will resume at the beginning of February 2017.
• U12 girls will resume at the beginning of February 2017.

Saturday December 3rd

U12 Boys Division 2 – Creeves Celtic v Ballingarry (walkover to Ballingarry)
U14 Girls – Ballingarry 1 (McNamara) Newcastle West 1

Sunday December 4th

U16 Girls National Cup (last 16) – Regional Utd 0 Ballingarry 3 (Mulcaire 3)
With her eighth goal in two National cup games Phoenix Mulcaire sent Ballingarry through to the last 8 of the National cup. Ballingarry were never in any danger and led by a goal at the interval. They now join the clubs U14 girls in the quarters and will look forward eagerly to the draw.

Lades Desmond Cup Semi Final – Mungret Regional v Ballingarry (Walkover to Ballingarry)
Ballingarrys ladies will attempt to retain the Desmond cup as they qualified for the final without kicking a ball.

Saturday November 26th

Under 8 Girls – Ballingarry AFC 6 Kilcolman Rovers 3
Under 12 Girls Division 1 – Ballingarry 1 (O’Keeffe) Askeaton 3
Another superb performance form the girls that didn’t get the deserved result.

Under 14 Boys Division 1 – Ballingarry A 2 (Lynch, Quinn) GB Rovers 2
Under 14 Boys Division 3 – Abbeyfeale Utd B 4 Ballingarry 4 (Keating 2, O’Connor, Moran)

Sunday November 27th

Under 16 Girls National Cup Round 1 – Cashel Town 1 Ballingarry 7 (Mulcaire 5, Shanaher, O’Shaughnessy)
As the scoreline suggests Ballingarry were far superior to the hosts. Ballingarry raced into a 4-0 half time lead that rendered the second half academic. Star of the show was surely Phoenix Mulcaire who netted 5 times for the winners.

Reidy Cup Round 2 – Ferry Rangers v Ballingarry B (Walkover to Ferry Rangers).

Saturday November 19th

U10 Girls Group 1 – Kildimo Utd v Ballingarry off
U12 Boys Cup Round 1 – AK Utd A 7 Ballingarry 0

The early kick off in Kilcornan away to AK on a rain sodden pitch saw the lads suffer their worst ever defeat. The stronger opposition taking full advantage of their opportunities had a fully deserved 3-0 lead at the break. Ballingarry rallied in the second half but couldn’t get the score to close the gap and were caught on the break for the rest of the goals as they pressed for a lifeline. The score line doesn’t do justice to the efforts of the Ballingarry lads. There is little doubt they’ll be back to their best again for the next match.

Sunday November 20th

U14 Girls National Cup Round 1 – Killenaule Moyglass 2 Ballingarry 4 (McNamara, Hayes, Mullane, O’Callaghan pen)
Munster Junior Cup Round 2 – Ballingarry 1 (Alymer) Athea United 0

A goal 10 minutes from time saw Ballingarry through to the third round of the Munster Junior and a home game against Broadford United in round 3. A poor first half was followed by a much better second period where two stunning saves from Kenrick kept the visitors at bay. The crossbar also came to Ballingarrys rescue before a fine save from Uniteds keeper kept out a certain goal for Aaron Smith. This was all before Rory Alymers superbly placed effort sent Ballingarry through.
Team: Kenrick, Rankin-Hehir (O Connor), Danvers, Fitzgerald, O’Grady, Ryan, Moore, Daly, Alymer, Smith, N Cahill.

Ladies Premier Division – Rathkeale 0 Ballingarry 1 (Gohery)

Ballingarry ladies were away to league title contenders Rathkeale and it became evident from the off that it was going to be a close high tempo affair. An evenly contested first half saw few chances for either side. This though, did not take from the pulsating nature of the game. After the break, play continued in a similar vein where in the 30th minute Claire Gohery recieved a well measured pass near the side line, and with a precision strike the ball beat the Rathkeale keepers reach and flew in over her head to the net. Rathkeale fought tooth and nail to get back on level terms but Ballingarry held on for the win.
Team: Murphy, Lee, O’Connell, Crotty, E. Hickey, Carroll, White, Shire, F. Hickey, O’Gorman, Gohery
Subs: Mulcaire, Mee, O’Keeffe, Harnett, Tangney

Saturday November 12th

U8 Girls – Ballingarry 3 Rathkeale 0
U10 Boys Division 1 – Ballingarry 3 AK Utd A 3
U12 Girls Division 1 – Ballingarry 5 (Clancy, Markham, Carey, O’Keeffe, McNamara) Kildimo Utd A 0
Another fabulous performance form the girls as they got their first win of the season.

U14 Boys Division 1 – Broadford Utd A 6 Ballingarry A 2 (M Molloy 2)
U14 Boys Division 3 – Athea Utd 3 Ballingarry B 2 (OG.1, E O’Connor, J O’Connor)

Sunday November 13th

FAI Junior Cup Round 4 – Carrig Celtic 2 Ballingarry 1 (O’Reilly)
Oisin O Reilly’s first goal for the club sandwitched between two Carrig penalties wasn’t enough to maintain Ballingarrys progress in the FAI junior cup.
Team: Kenrick, Daly, Fitzgerald, C Kiely, Herlihy, N Cahill, E Cahill, O’Reilly, Ryan, Smith, Moore.
Used Subs: O’Grady, O’Connor, Barrett, Alymer.

Ladies Premier – Mungret Regional 1 Ballingarry 10 (Anderson 3, O’Gorman 4, Mee 2, E Hickey)

Sunday afternoon saw Ballingarry ladies travel away to Mungret. It was clear from early in the game that Ballingarry would be the dominant team but yet it was Mungret that took the early lead against the run of play. Ballingarry quickly settled back in to their traditional passing game and this duely paid dividends as Stephanie Anderson opened the scoring for Ballingarry. Joanne O’Gorman followed suit with another and following a defensive error by the home side Anderson seized the opportunity firing to the back of the net. Another from O’Gorman saw Ballingarry 4-1 up at half time.

Two minutes into the second half Anderson, now on a roll, found sister Rachel with a fantastic through ball and leaving the keeper no chance, completed her hat trick. Three substitutes were introduced 7 minutes into the half, Gohery for White, Carroll for R. Anderson and Cathy Mee for S. Anderson. Joanne O’Gorman went on to help herself to a hat trick and debutant for Ballingarry Cathy Mee grabbed a brace. Try as Mungret may they just could not get on top of these Ballingarry ladies and the score line genuinely did not do Mungret justice as they produced some fine football at times but it was to be Ballingarrys day when O’Gorman, not content with her hat trick scored one more with Captain Emer Hickey sealing the deal with a fantastic score of her own.

Team: Lenihan, Lee, E.Hickey, Crotty, Mulcaire, R. Anderson, Shire, White, F.Hickey, O’Gorman, S.Anderson
Subs: Gohery, Carroll, Mee, Harnett, Keating, O’Keeffe, Tangney