Saturday 30th April 2011

U-8 Division 2 – Ballingarry 0 Askeaton 2

Sunday 1st May 2011

Junior Division 1 League Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry 4 (Fitzgerald, Kelly, Moore, F. Kiely) St Itas 0
Junior Division 3 League Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry B 3 (Doyle, M. Condron, Moynihan) Ferry Rangers 3 aet.

The junior A team progressed to the second round of the league cup with a comprehensive 4-0 win against St Itas at The Paddocks. Two nil at the break with goals from Brian Fitzgerald, his first for the A team and Denis Kelly had them comfortable with two more from Marcus Moore and a last direct from a corner from Francis Kiely completed the rout.

Team: Kenrick, Condron, C. Kiely, Fitzgerald, O’Grady (Clancy), Corrigan, Cahill, Kelly (C. Doherty), R. Alymer, Moore (D. Alymer), F. Kiely.

The B team enjoyed no such fortune as they went out at home to Ferry Rangers where goals from Kristian Doyle, Mike Condron and a first club goal for Kevin Moynihan wasn’t enough.

On Saturday the 8s went under at home the Askeaton while the 14s had a wasted journey to Pallaskenry but the pitch was deemed unplayable.

Saturday 23rd April

U-10 Division 2 – Ballingarry 1 (P. Kirwin) Athea United 1
Youth Cup Semi Final – Bally Rovers 2 Ballingarry 6 (O’Donoghue 3, Clancy, Doherty, OG)

Sunday 24th April

Junior Division 3 – Ballingarry B 1 (Doyle) Ferry Rangers 1

Damien O’Donoghues hat-trick helped Ballingarry book their second successive Desmond youth cup final at Ballyhahill on Saturday and so they will get the chance to make up for last seasons disappointment. They had to come from a goal down to go ahead at the break with further goals from Dean Clancy and Shane Doherty before an unfortunate own goal sealed Ballingarrys passage.

The 10s rounded off their season with a home draw against Athea where Pierse Kirwin got the opener for Ballingarry. This result sees them finish just outside the shield final position.

On Sunday the B team recorded a 1-1 home draw against Ferry Rangers where Kristian Doyle was on the mark. The side need to win their last league of the season and hope that other results go in their favour to avoid relegation.

U-8 Cup Round 2 – Ballingarry 5 (M. Molloy 3, S. Houlihan, K. Storin, O.G.) Pallaskenry 2

Thursday 21st April 2011

U-14 Cup Quarter Final – Ballingarry 7 (Moran 4, Clancy, O’Donnell, M. Hickey pen) Old Mill 0

Two Ballingarry sides progressed in their cup over the week with big wins. The 8s are in the quarter final of their cup thanks to a 5-2 win against Pallas. Mike Molloy hat a hat-trick while Seamie Houlihan and Kieron Storin had one each, the scoring was rounded off with an own goal.

The 14s too had a massive win and progressed to the semis with Old Mill proving no match for the home side. Sean Moran helped himself to four with Davin O’Donnell, Nathan Clancy and Mikey Hickey from the spot adding one each.

Rita Barrett R.I.P.

On a sad note the club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the Barrett family on the sudden death of Rita Barrett. The family have a long association with the club dating back over 26 years both as sponsors, players and supporters. As a mark of respect the clubs Under 16 game was called off while the club formed a guard of honour at the church comprising of all the former chairmen, president, junior team captains and present committee members. May she rest in peace.

Friday 15th April 2011

U-12 Division 1 – Ballingarry 6 (Smith 3, E. Houlihan, Hickey, Rankin-Hehir) Athea United 1

Saturday 16th April 2011

U-15 Cup Quarter Final – Ballingarry 0 NCW Rvs 0 AET
Youth Division 1 – Ballingarry v NCW W/O to Ballingarry.

Sunday 17th April 2011

Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 4 (F. Kiely 2, C. Kiely, Moore) Abbeyfeale Utd B 2
Junior Division 3 – Glin Rovers B 2 Ballingarry B 0

Ballingarry collected two more trophies to add to the two already harvested at the weekend when the 12s and youths secured their Division 1 titles.

On Friday the 12s were easy winners over visiting Athea United when Aaron Smith with a hat-trick, Mikey Hickey scoring from a free and Darragh Rankin-Hehir and Edward Houlihan added one each to complete the rout.The title was secured with a game to spare and so retain the Division 1 championship that they won last season, they will now try to go unbeaten in the last with their last game of the season against NCW. There were great scenes of joy when captain Killian Begley was presented with the cup after the game.

On Saturday the Youths picked up the Division 1 title for the first time when they were awarded the three points required to seal the division when NCW failed to show. A fine achievement for the club and the youth will now attempt to secure the double when they travel to Ballyhahill in the cup semi final next Saturday.

The 15s gave a marvelous performance against much fancied NCW Rovers in the last 8 of the cup but will have to do it all again as the drew 0-0. Ballingarry were given a glorious opportunity to progress to the semi but unfortunately hit the post with a penalty five minutes from time.

On Sunday the A team recorded a 4-2 win at home to Abbeyfeale United where Colm Kiely got a rare goal from the spot, his first goal in over ten years for the club. Francis Kiely with two and Marcus Moore were the other scorers in a game that saw two of the successful youth make their debuts in Richard O’Kelly and Dean Clancy. The B team were on the end of a 2-0 defeat at Glin.

The LDSL were drawn with NDSL, SDSL and Drogheda SL in group 4 of the Kennedy cup that gets underway on June 13 at University of Limerick. It will be viewed as a hard group to negotiate with the locals getting their campaign underway against South Dublin on Monday June 13 at 5pm. The following day they play North Dublin at 12 noon before their final game that evening at 7 against Drogheda. The good news is that they will not be playing favourites DDSL until the final if they progress that far.

Ballingarry will be well represented at the competiton with Nathan Clancy, Cathal O’Keeffe, Mikey Hickey and Mikey Morrissey on the squad.

Sunday 10th April 2011

Mountcollins 3 Ballingarry B 2 (Fitzgerald, Minogue)

A first goal for the club from plus another from Barry Fitzgerald was not enough as Mountcollins won 3-2 in a game that was played in Ballingarry.

Friday 8th April 2011

Ballingarry AFC were crowned Division 1 champions for the third time on Friday last (April 8th 2011) without kicking a ball. The 2-0 loss suffered at home by St Itas to Glantine Rovers means that Ballingarry can not be caught with the 36 points accumulated from a so far unbeaten league campaign which sees them return to the Premier at the first time of asking. The return of George Quinlivan to the helm has delivered instant success. At this point they are a massive 13 points clear of their nearest rivals and now the focus must surely turn to securing a second league and league cup double. Having proven themselves by far the best team in the league they are surely the team to beat in the divisional cup.

Congratulations to Quinlivan and his squad on their fine achievement.

In other club news this week the 10s bowed out of their cup on Tuesday in Broadford as the locals went through where Jerome O’Connor got Ballingarrys score. On Saturday last the 8s progressed to the second round of the cup when Michael Molloy got all four goals in the 4-0 win at Glin Rovers.

Saturday 2nd April 2011

U-12 Cup Round 2 – Abbeyfeale Utd 4 Ballingarry 1 AET (Rankin-Hehir)
Youth Division 1 – Broadford Utd 1 Ballingarry 2 (Lenihan, S. Doherty (pen))

Sunday 3rd April 2011

Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 2 (Forde) Athea United 1
Junior Division 3 – Ferry Rangers 2 Ballingarry B 1 (J. Condron)

The 12s bowed out of the cup at Abbeyfeale on Saturday and so there will be no repeat of last years final appearance. Darragh Rankin-Hehir gave Ballingarry the perfect start with a goal in the opening minute. Abbey equalised before the break but with no more goals the game went to extra time where the home side ran out easy winners.

The youths left themselves just one point away from Division 1 glory with a 2-1 win at Broadford. Sean Lenihan and Shane Doherty form the spot gave Ballingarry a half time cushion but when United reduced the arrears to the minimum in the second it set up a nervy finish. Rathkeale are the only team that can draw level on points with Ballingarry at this stage but to do so they must win both their remaining games and hope Ballingarry lose their final game against NCW. Even then it will only force a playoff, an unlikely outcome.

On Sunday the junior A team left themselves just three points from the Division 1 title thanks to their 2-1 win against Athea United. Kevin Fordes brace secured the points.

Team: Kenrick, N. Cahill, Fitzgerald, C. Kiely, Condron, Corrigan, O’Grady, F. Kiely (D. Alymer), Moore (Doherty), R. Alymer (Moynihan), Forde.

Meanwhile the B team fell at Ferry Rangers where Joe Condron got Ballingarrys consolation.

Saturday 26th March 2011

U-10 Division 2 – Ballingarry 0 Creeves Celtic 3
U-14 Division 3 – Ballingarry 4 (Murphy 2, Moran, O’Keeffe) Abbeyfeale Utd B 2
Youths Division 1 – Rathkeale 0 Ballingarry 2 (Clancy, Moynihan)

Monday 28th March 2011

U-12 Division 1 – Ballingarry 2 (N. Houlihan 2) Abbeyfeale Utd 1

The youths took a giant step towards their first ever division 1 title when collecting all three points in Rathkeale. Both Ballingarry goals from Dean Clancy and Kevin Moynihan arrived in the first half of a keenly contested game.

The 14s too moved a step nearer their league title thanks to a 4-2 home win against Abbeyfeale United following a titan struggle. The visitors went one up in the first half but a brace from Jason Murphy gave Ballingarry a 2-1 half time lead. Sean Moran made it 3-1 before Abbey reduced the deficit to the minimum from a penalty conceded by Mikey Morissey. With just five minutes remaining Cathal O’Keeffe made sure of the points with Ballingarrys fourth.

The 10s were also in action but found visiting Creeves too strong.

On Monday Ballingarry all but clinched the division 1 title last Monday when they defeated visiting Abbeyfeale United to leave themselves needing just one point from their two remaining games to retain the title.

Ballingarry went a goal down from a well worked move. Niall Houlihan restored parity early in the second in a real ding dong battle in which both sides had chances. However it was Ballingarry who took one of those chances when they made the most of an opening when the ball came back off the crossbar and Niall Houlihan was on hand to slot home for his second.

Meanwhile, Anthony Forde played 75 minutes of the Ireland u-19 friendly.

Saturday 19th March 2011

U-8 Division 2 – Ballingarry 5 (D. Casey 3, M. Molloy, S. Houlihan) Shannonside 0
U-13 Cup Round 2 – NCW Rvs 3 Ballingarry 5 AET (O’Donnell 2, Clancy 2, Smith)
Desmond Youth Cup Round 2 – Ballingarry 1 (O’Donoghue) Creeves Celtic 0

Sunday 20th March 2011

Junior Division 1 – Carrig Celtic 0 Ballingarry 1 (Forde)
Junior Division 3 – Ballingarry B 1 (OG 1) Askeaton B 1
U-12 Inter-League Munster Championship – North Tipperary 4 Desmond League 0

On Saturday the Under 13s progressed to the semi final of the cup and a home date with either Askeaton or Old Mill. The game finished 2-2 at full time with Davin O’Donnell getting two goals in the first half. Nathan Clancy bagged two superb goals, one from a free, and the other beating three players on route to goal from half way, with Aaron Smith getting the fifth.

Ballingarry who were missing a couple of players dominated throughout even though they introduced some new faces from the 12s who aquitted themselves very well. Nathan Clancy was man of the match.
The 8s also enjoyed a fine home success with a 5-0 win against Shannonside where Darragh Casey got a hat-trick. Michael Molloy and Seamus Houlihan were also on the mark.
The youths are still in line to make up for last seasons youth cup final loss as they progress to meet Bally Rovers in this seasons semi final with a hard earned win against visiting Creeves Celtic. A cracking second half goal from Damien O’Donoghue proved the difference.

On Sunday the junior A team left themselves just six points from Division 1 title glory with Kevin Fordes second half goal giving them all three points at Carrig Celtic. Team: Kenrick, Moore, Fitzgerald, C. Kiely, Corrigan, C. Doherty, Kelly, D. O’Grady, F. Kiely, Alymer, Forde.
The Bs secured a creditable draw against second placed Askeaton B with Eoin Barrett in goal starring while saving a penalty. Ballingarry benefited from an Askeaton own goal.
The LDSL U-12 sides dream of retaining their Munster crown vanished in Nenagh where North Tipp progressed to the Munster final following their 4-0 win. Ballingarrys Mikey Hickey played a full game.

In other club news James Higgins and Benji Kelly are the latest winners of the clubs Aviva ticket draw. Higgins will attend the friendly against Uruguay on Tuesday March 29th next with Benji will go the the Macedonia game on March 26th. Congratulations to both winners.

Saturday 12th March 2011

U-14 Division 3 – Ferry Rangers 2 Ballingarry 2 (A. Hickey, Murphy)
Girls U-14 Shield Final (Clounreask) – Askeaton 4 Ballingarry 0

Sunday 13th March 2011

Desmond Cup Round 3 – Ballingarry 1 (F. Kiely) Glin Rovers B 2 AET

The shock of the round was without doubt Glin B knocking Ballingarry out of the Desmond cup in the 3rd round. Francis Kiely gave the division 1 leaders the lead but an equaliser two minutes from time sent the tie to extra time where the division 3 outfit got a late winner.

Team: Kenrick; N Cahill; C Kiely; Corrigan; C Doherty; Moore; D O’Grady (Trainor); F Kiely 1; R Alymer; Forde (D Alymer; Kelly.

On Saturday the under 14s secured a point at Ferry Rangers to remain top of the pile in Division 3. They found themselves two down before goals from Aaron Hickey and a late second from Jason Murphy secured the point.