Saturday 5th March 2011

U-13 Cup Round 1 – Athea United 0 Ballingarry 1 (Morrissey)
U-8 Division 2 – Kildimo Utd 0 Ballingarry 6

Sunday 7th March 2011

Desmond Cup Round 2 – Ballingarry B 2 (O’Connell, OG) Broadford United 8

On Saturday the 13s progressed to the last eight of their cup and a visit to NCW Rovers thanks to a hard earned victory at Athea. Mikey Morrissey was the hero of the hour as he scored the only goal of the game from a long range free just five minutes from time.

The 8s were back in action after their Winter break with a massive win at Kildimo. Jack Molloy and Darragh Casey were amongst the goals.

On Sunday the B team went under in the Desmond Cup to Broadford United. Timmy O’Connells first goal for the club following his return after 13 years wasn’t enough as the Premier outfit were far too strong.

Saturday 26th February

U/14 Cup Round 2 – Ballingarry 5 (Moran, O’Donnell, Hickey (pen), Morrissey, Clancy) Kildimo Utd 3 AET
Youth Cup Round 1 – Pallaskenry 1 Ballingarry 5 (Minogue 3, Doherty, Lenihan)
U/10 Division 2 – Ballingarry 0 Kildimo Utd 0

Sunday 27th February

Desmond Cup Round 2 – Ballingarry 2 (Alymer, F. Kiely) Killeaney 1 AET.

Three of the four games played by the club over the weekend were cup games with a full quota progressing, with the fourth game an under 10 league game that saw Ballingarry register a 0-0 home draw with Kildimo United. Earlier the 14s had entertained Kildimo’s 14s in the second round of the cup. Coasting at 2-0 with goals from Sean Moran and Davin O’Donnell they somehow let it slip and found themselves 3-2 down with just two minutes remaining. At that point it was gung ho from Ballingarry and fortunately they were awarded a penalty when Aaron O’Connor was upended in the box. Mikey Hickey duly converted to send the tie to extra time. Mikey Morrissey with a screamer from twenty yards restored Ballingarrys lead in the second period of extra time before Nathan Clancy secured their passage with an equally fine but different finish two minutes from the whistle.

The youths were in Pallaskenry where they found themselves three up after just fifteen minutes with two from and another from Sean Lenihan. Pallas made it interesting with a converted free at this point but two more goals from Minogue and Shane Doherty saw last years finalists through.

On Sunday it was the junior A side that were in cup action with Premier visitors Killeaney making them work all the way for their win. No score at the break soon changed after the re-start when Killeaney took the lead before Rory Alymer sent the game to extra time where Francis Kiely sent Ballingarry through.
Team: Kenrick, N. Cahill (D. O’Grady), K. Condron, C. Kiely, Corrigan, F. Kiely, Kennedy, S. Doherty (C. Doherty), Moore, Alymer (Forde), Kelly.

Saturday 19th February 2011
Under 16 Division 1 – Athea United 3 Ballingarry 1 (Minogue)

Sunday 20th February 2011
Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 3 (Alymer 2, Moore) Kildimo United 1

The sixteens suffered another loss in Athea where a goal proved no more than a consolation.

On Sunday the Junior A team extended ther lead at the top of the table to ten points thanks to a 3-1 win at the expense of visitors Kildimo United. Rory Alymers fourth and fifth goals of the season gave Ballingarry the lead and secured their win during a highly entertaining game. Marcus Moore restored Ballingarrys lead after Kildimo had drawn level from the sopt, all this before the break. Alymers second strike came fifteen minutes from time.

Saturday 12th February 2011

Youths Division 1 – Abbeyfeale United 1 Ballingarry 0
Under 14 Cup Round 1 – NCW B 0 Ballingarry 2 (Moran, O’Donnell)
Under 10 Division 2 – Ballingarry 0 NCW 3

Sunday 13th February 2011

Junior Division 3 – Shauntrade 0 Ballingarry B 0
U/12 Inter League LDSL 1 (Barrett) Cork 2

On Saturday the Youths went under at Abbeyfeale by the only goal of the game scored 7 minutes from time. It adds spice to the title race with both Ballingarry and Rathkeale in a two horse race and to play each other again.
The 14s booked a last 16 place in the cup thanks to a 2-0 win at NCW. Sean Morans brave finish gave them a half time lead with Davin O’Donnell adding a second during the second period.
The Winter break finished for the 10s but it brought little cheer for them as they fell to NCW on a 3-0 scoreline.

On Sunday the junior B team returned from Shauntrade with a point from a no score draw while the LDSL under 12 side suffered their first loss of the season at home to Cork with Anthony Barrett getting their consolation. Ballingarrys Mikey Hickey played a full part in the game.

Anthony Forde made his Under 19 international debut in Umag on 10th February 2011 when the side recorded a 2-1 victory against hosts Croatia. Read more here.

Friday 4th February 2011

Junior Division 1 – Glantine Rovers 0 Ballingarry 2 (Kelly, C. Doherty)

Sunday 6th February 2011

U-12 Inter League – LDSL 1 (K. Hayes) S. Tipperary 0

On Friday Ballingarry returned from Abbeyfeale with all three points from their encounter with Glantine Rovers. A goal in either half from Denis Kelly and Colin Doherty kept them well on track for a promt return to the top flight.
Team: Kenrick, N. Cahill (K. Trainor), D. O’Grady, C. Kiely, K. Condron, S. Doherty, E. Kennedy, M. Moore, C. Doherty, R. Alymer (J. O’Grady), D. Kelly.

On Sunday the Desmond Schoolboy U-12 side took another step to retaining their Munster crown with a 1-0 win against South Tipp at Clounreask. Ballingarrys Mikey Hickey had a solid game throughout with Kildimo United’s Kyle Hayes getting the only goal. Next Sundays game against Cork will decide who plays in the final.

The latest winners in the clubs Vantage Club draw are Mike O’Neill who will attend the Carling Cup four nations tournament opening fixture Ireland v Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday February 8th next and Ruth O’Grady who will attend the Scotland v N. Ireland game the following day Feb 9th. Congratulations to both winners.

Anthony Forde has been called up to the Irish under 19 squad for the friendly double header against Croatia on February 8th and 10th next.

In further representative news all four Ballingarry under 13 players, Nathan Clancy, Mikey Morrissey, Mikey Hickey and Cathal O’Keeffe, have survived the final cut in this seasons Kennedy cup squad. The squad has now been reduced to 20 players who go forward to represent the LDSL at the competition at UL in June.

Saturday 29th January 2011

Youth Division 1 League Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry 4 (Clancy, Minogue, O’Kelly, Lenihan) NCW 6 AET
Under 14 Division 1 – Old Mill 0 Ballingarry 4 (Clancy 2, O’Donnell, Moran)

Sunday 30th January 2011

Junior Division 1 – Pallaskenry 1 Ballingarry 1 (Kelly)

Ballingarry and NCW youths dished up yet another high scoring cup tie in Ballingarry last Saturday with the visitors progressing in extra-time. This repeat of last years Division 1 league cup final saw Ballingarry go two up and then go two down before they finally forced extra time at 4-4. But it could well have been Ballingarry going through when they were awarded a penalty in the final minute but unfortunately Dean Clancys effort from the spot and rebound was saved by the keeper. On the mark for Ballingarry were Dean Clancy, Francie Minogue, Sean Lenihan and Richard O’Kelly with a goal each.

The 14s put clear daylight between themselves and second placed Ferry Rangers with a comprehensive 4-0 win at Old Mill. Sean Moran gave them a 1-0 half time lead with Davin O’Donnell adding a second before a brace from Nathan Clancy secured the points. Ballingarry now find themselves nine points ahead of Ferry Rangers who lost at home to Kilcornan. However Ferry have two games in hand and have also to play Ballingarry twice so there will be no room for complacency.

On a day when Denis Kelly became only the third player in Ballingarrys history to score 100 competitive goals for Ballingarry, the club secured a hard earned draw away to nearest challengers Pallaskenry on Sunday. Ballingarry had the lead at half time thanks to the latest “century” man, this after Shane O’Doherty had seen a penalty saved. The hosts equalised from their first attack of the second half. Still Ballingarry continued to make the better chances with both Alymer and Kelly seeing the keeper deny them.

Team: Kenrick, C. Kiely, Moore, Fitz (Corrigan), Condron, O’Grady, Kennedy, F. Kiely (C. Doherty), S. Doherty, Alymer, Kelly.

Saturday 15th January 2011

MYC Round 4 – Clonmel Celtic 1 Ballingarry 0 AET
Under 14 Division 3 – Ballingarry 2 (Moran, Hickey pen) Kilcornan 1

Sunday 16th January 2011

Junior Division 3 – Ballingarry B 2 (Doyle, Barry Fitzgerald) Adare Utd B 0

Ballingarrys youth side travelled to Clonmel on Saturday where they bowed out of the Munster Youth Cup to 2004 winners Clonmel Celtic by the only goal scored six minutes into extra time by the home side. The game was as tight as the scoreline suggests with chances few and far between. David Condron was the busier of the keepers without ever having to be spectacular. The only goal of the game was scored by the Celtic centre half when a free conceded by Gerard O’Leary was delivered to the far post where the player headed home. It was the only highlight of a largely dull game played in poor weather conditions.

The 14s remain top of division 3 with a hard earned 2-1 win at home to Kilcornan. Sean Moran gave Ballingarry the lead early on but the visitors were level at the break thanks to a well struck goal from distance. Ballingarry were to regain the lead from the spot when Mikey Hickey converted following a hand ball by the Kilcornan defender. It was a lead that Ballingarry were to maintain to the end.

On Sunday the B team recorded just their second league win of the season with a 2-0 home success against Adare United B. Ballingarrys scorers were Kristian Doyle and Barry Fitzgerald.