Saturday February 23rd

Under 10 Division 4 – Ferry Rangers 3 Ballingarry B 2
Under 14 Cup Round 2 – NCW Rvs 1 Ballingarry 0

Sunday February 24th

Desmond Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry 6 (Forde 2, Ryan, F Kiely pen, Kelly, O Reilly) Broadford United B 0
Junior Division 3 League Cup Semi Final 2nd leg – Athea United 3 Ballingarry B 0 (Agg 7-2)

Colm Kiely 364 appearances for Ballingarry AFC. Receiving award from President Moss Doody, also in picture is James Higgins whose record Colm broke.

Pride of place over the weekend must surely go to one Colm Kiely who set a new club appearance record with his 364th competitive game for the club in the 6-0 trouncing of Broadford United B in the first round of the Desmond Cup on Sunday (24-2-13). Kiely, who since his debut in September 1998 has featured in every season since was given a guard of honour by both teams as he entered the pitch. Made captain for the day he was presented with a commemorative trophy by club President Moss Doody while the man whose record he broke, James Higgins, was also in attendance to congratulate the new record holder.

Kiely has picked every major domestic with the club including the Premier title, two Desmond cups, three division 1 titles and two division 1 league cups. He has also won the clubs Player of the Year award on two occasions while he has also captained the side. He has proved a credit to the club having never been sent off while collecting a handful of yellow cards. As always he was a rock during this game that Ballingarry cruised through, making up for the Desmond cup embarrassment at the same stage against the same opponents last term and a fitting way to honour one of the clubs great players.

Ballingarry could have been out of sight by the break missing countless openings. As it happened they went in at the break 2 up thanks to Padraig O’Reilly and Kevin Forde. Denis Kelly got their third shortly after the restart before Francis Kiely hit the fourth form the spot following a foul on Dean Clancy. Eoin Ryan got his name on the score sheet before Kevin Forde with his second rounded off the rout.

Nearing the end of the game Colm Kiely was replaced to generous applause by Pa Healy to end a memorably day for the centre half. Team: Kenrick; M. Clancy; Doherty; Fitzgerald; C. Kiely (Capt) (Healy); Moore (Corrigan); O’Reilly; F. Kiely; D. Clancy; Kelly (Ryan); Forde.
Referee: L O Connor.

In other news the B team were beaten 3-0 at Athea United in the division 3 league cup semi final second leg to go out 7-2 on aggregate. The 14s lost their grip on the cup they won for the first time last season when NCW Rovers beat them 1-0 while the 10 B side went under 3-2 at Ferry Rangers.

Saturday February 9th

Under 10 Division 1 – Ballingarry 3 Abbeyfeale United 0
Under 10 Division 4 – Ballingarry B 0 Bally Rovers 3

Sunday February 10th

Premier Division League Cup Round 2 – Carrig Celtic 2 Ballingarry 4 (Forde 2, Clancy, F. Kiely)
Junior Division 3 League Cup Semi Final 1st leg – Ballingarry B 2 (Doyle 1, O Kelly 1) Athea United 4.

Ballingarry had to come from behind twice to finally book their passage into the last four of the Premier Division League cup at Carrig on Sunday. Carrig led 1-0 at the break after O’Reilly fouled in the box and the penalty was converted. Francis Kielys free kick restored parity before the home side regained the lead against the run of play. With time running out Kevin Forde sent the tie to extra time when he scored in the last minute. Two goals, another from Forde and Dean Clancy saw Ballingarry through. Team: Kenrick; Doherty (Healy); C Kiely; Fitzgerald; M Clancy; Moore; Ryan; O Reilly; Kennedy (D Clancy); Kelly; Forde.

No such luck for the B team as they left themselves a mountain to climb in the second leg of the Division 3 cup. After taking an early lead through Kristian Doyle they eventually went under 4-2 with Richard O’Kelly getting the Ballingarry second.

Saturday February 2nd

Under 12 – Division 1 – Ballingarry 4 (Flynn 2, Hayes 2) Broadford United 2

Sunday February 3rd

Premier Division – Ballingarry 4 (Fitzgerald, Corrigan, Kelly, F. Kiely) Abbeyfeale United 2
Junior Division 3 – Kilcornan B v Ballingarry B. Ballingarry B received a Walkover.

First half corners proved to Abbeyfeales undoing at The Paddocks last Sunday as Brian Fitzgerald and Mike Corrigan headed home from two to give Ballingarry a 2-0 half time lead. Ballingarry had created enough chances to be well ahead. Denis Kelly added a third just after the restart but the visitors sent Ballingarry pulses racing as the reduced the deficit to just a single strike. However Francis Kiely restored sanity with a fourth for Ballingarry that knocked the wind out of Uniteds sails and saw Ballingarry through.
Team: Kenrick; O’Grady (Doherty); Fitzgerald; C. Kiely; M. Clancy; D. Clancy (Kennedy); Moore (O’Reilly); Corrigan; F. Kiely; Forde; Kelly.

The B team picked up three points without travelling to Kilcornan when they were unable to field allowing Ballingarry the walkover. On Saturday the 12s recorded a home win against Broadford United with a brace each from Luke Flynn and Mark Hayes.

Saturday January 19th

Under 12 Division 1 – Ballingarry 1 (Mulqueen) Abbeyfeale United 2

Sunday January 20th

Munster Junior Cup Round 4 – College Corinthians MSL 1 Ballingarry 4 (Corrigan, F. Kiely pen, D Clancy, Forde)

One of the finest ever performances from a Ballingarry junior side saw them trounce MSL side College Corinthians to progress into the last 16 of the Munster Junior cup on Sunday. Ballingarry playing with skill and passion raced into a 2-0 halftime lead thanks to goals from Mike Corrigan and a Francis Kiely penalty. The home side pulled one back early in the second half but Dean Clancy restored Ballingarrys two goal advantage on 63 minutes. Kevin Forde made 4-1 with fifteen minutes remaining to send Ballingarry through with ease.

Team: Kenrick, M Clancy, O’Grady, C Kiely, Fitzgerald, Moore, Corrigan, F Kiely, D Clancy (Kennedy), Kelly, Forde.

After taking a 1-0 lead to the break through Brian Mulqueen Ballingarrys under 12s were beaten by two second half goals at home to Abbeyfeale United.

Saturday January 12th

Girls Under 12 Division 1 – Ballingarry 3 (Mulcaire, Mullane, Sheehy) Askeaton 0
Under 14 Cup Round 1 – NCW Rvs v Ballingarry OFF.

Sunday January 13th

Premier Division League Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry 3 (Kelly, Alymer, Kennedy) NCW Rovers 0
Junior Division 3 – Knockaderry 2 Ballingarry B 2 (O’Hanlon, Minogue)

Ballingarry progressed to the last eight of the Premier Division League Cup with a deserved 3-0 win at home to NCW Rovers. Ballingarry had failed to score in the opening half but went close with Francis Kiely and Moore hitting the crossbar. Kelly opened the scoring early in the second half and when substitute Rory Alymer added a second it was curtains for the visitors. Second substitute Eoin Kennedy added a third in the last minute.
Team: Kenrick; O’Grady; Clancy; C. Kiely; Fitzgerald; Corrigan (Healy); Moore; D. Clancy (Kennedy); Kelly; Forde (Alymer); F. Kiely.

The B team were at Knockaderry where goals from David O’Hanlon and secured a share of the spoils.

On Saturday the girls under 12 team stayed on top of Division 1 with a 3-0 win at home to Askeaton. Phoenix Mulcair, Grace Mullane and Val Sheehy were on the mark during a game they controlled but had to be patient before scoring the first. All three goals were scored in the last quarter of the game.

Saturday January 5th 2012

Under 12 Cup Round 1 – St. Itas 1 Ballingarry 6 (Hayes 2, Storin 2, Tagney, Mulqueen)

Ballingarry AFC would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and 2013, and here is hoping for much success in the coming 12 months.

Under 12 Division 1 – Ballingarry 3 (Hayes 2, Tagney) NCW 0

Two Mark Hayes goals in the first half paved the way for this fine Ballingarry win against NCW in Ballingarry on Saturday. Kieran Tagney added a third in the second half.

It was the only game involving the club at the weekend as the junior B game against Athea United was rained off.

Under 14 Cup Round 1 – Ferry Rangers 2 Ballingarry 9
Division 3 – Ferry Rangers 0 Ballingarry B 4 (Minogue, O’Kelly 2, Lynch)

Everyone connected with Ballingarry AFC was shocked and saddened with the news of the tragic death of Joe Scanlon following a traffic accident in the early hours of Saturday morning December 1st last.

Joe played soccer for several seasons with Ballingarry AFC during which time he won numerous honours during their highly successful period in the early 2000s.

He signed for the club in 2001 and played in their Youth team that won the Desmond youth cup for the first time and won the division 2 title. He was also part of their junior team that won the Desmond cup that season also for the first time playing a major part in both successes scoring in both finals.

The following season he was part of Ballingarrys Division 1 league winning team and he followed up that success winning their one and only Premier division with the club in 2004.

Joe was a skillful midfielder with a silky touch who had a great eye for a pass. His pace left many a defender in his wake and for many seasons he was Ballingarrys penalty taker, never failing to find the target from the spot. He added another Desmond cup to his collection in 2007 while another Division 1 title followed with a division 1 league cup in 2008 as Ballingarry won the Division 1 double.

In all he played for seven seasons with Ballingary AFC during which time he won two Desmond cups, one Premier title, two Division 1 titles, one Division 1 League cup, one Desmond youth cup and one Youth Division 2 title while he also played in the Munster Youth Cup semi final with Ballingarry in 2002. He also featured in two divisional cup finals with the club. He also managed the clubs Ladies team for a period.

Following his debut for Ballingarry AFC on August 17th 2001 against Breska Rovers he went on to play 175 games for the club scoring 49 goals. He returned to Granagh United at the start of season 2009-10.

Joe was a gentleman both on and off the field and will be sadly missed by his many friends within Ballingarry AFC. The club wish to extend their condolences to his family and friends and his team mates in Granagh United FC. May he rest in peace.