Monday 3rd January 2011

Youth Division 1 – NCW 2 Ballingarry 3 (Healy, Doherty, Clancy 1)
Under 12 Division 3 – Ballingarry 9 (O’ Donnell 3, Clancy 2, Moran 2, O’Keeffe, Shelton) Killeaney 1

Both table topping Ballingarry teams secured their positions with New Year wins. The youths were in NCW where they had to come from a goal down to secure all three points. Pa Healy restored parity for Ballingarry only to see his side surrender a 2-1 lead given to them by Dean Clancy. NCW scored what looked a point saver with just minutes remaining until Shane Doherty got the winner for the visitors seconds from time.
The 14s also remained top of the pile with a massive 9-1 home win against Killeaney. Eight of Ballingarrys goals came in the second period as the visitors crumbled. Cathal O’Keeffe gave Ballingarry the lead which was cancelled for the break but a Davin O’Donnell hat-trick, a brace each from Nathan Clancy and Sean Moran with Patrick Shelton also getting in on the act saw Ballingarry easy winners.

Tuesday 28th December 2010

Under 12 Division 1 – Askeaton 0 Ballingarry 0

Sunday 2nd January 2011

Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 4 (F. Kiely 2, S. Doherty, C. Doherty) St. Itas 0
Junior Division 3 – Bally Rovers 2 Ballingarry B 0

The Under 12s moved a step closer retaining their Division 1 title with a 0-0 draw at Askeaton on December 28th. Without top goalscorer Aaron Smith goals were always going to be hard to come by and so it proved with Ballingarry creating several goal opportunities any of which if taken would have won the game. Evenso Ballingarry remain the team to beat in this title race.

On Sunday January 2nd both junior teams were in action and while the A team won well at home to Itas the B team fell at Bally Rovers. A brace from Francis Kiely and one from Shane Doherty had the As 3 up by the break with substitute Colin Doherty adding a fourth in the second half.
Team: Kenrick, E. Cahill, N. Cahill, O’Grady, Condron, S. Doherty (C. Doherty), F. Kiely (Trainor), Ryan, Moore (Corrigan), Kelly, Forde.

Saturday 11th December 2010

Under 12 Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry 2 (D. Rankin-Hehir, A. Smith) Creeves Celtic 0
Youth Division 1 – Ballingarry 5 (S. Doherty 3, Healy, Lane) NCW Rvs 1

Sunday 12th December 2010

Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 0 Carrig Celtic 0
Under 12 Inter League Munster Championship – LDSL 2 CDSL 0

On Saturday the 12s progressed to the 2nd round of the cup with a deserved 2-0 win at home to Creeves Celtic. The goals were scored in each half with Darragh Rankin-Hehirs effort giving Ballingarry the half time lead while Aaron Smiths solo effort early in the second half ensured their progress.
The youths moved six points clear at the top of division 1 with a 5-1 drubbing of visitors NCW Rovers. Ballingarry were 3 goals to the good at the interval and added two more in the second period while Rovers got their consolation during this half also. On the mark for Ballingarry were Shane Doherty with a hat-trick, Pa Healy and Chris Lane with one each. At the halfway point in the season Ballingarry are well placed to claim a first ever Division 1 title.

The juniors on Sunday extended their lead at the top of the table with a scoreless draw at home to Carrig Celtic. Ballingarry had the lions share of the game but failed with the many chances that presented they created.
Team: Kenrick, E. Cahill, N. Cahill, O’Grady, Condron (Fitzgerald), S. Doherty, C. Doherty, Moore, Ryan, Forde (Alymer), Kiely.
The Desmond under 12 side were in action at Clounreask with Mikey Hickey again playing a big part in a defence that again claimed a clean sheet. The 2-0 win sees them remain at the top of the table.

All fixtures involving Ballingarry AFC were cancelled this weekend December 4th and 5th 2010 due to the cold snap that has gripped the country.

Friday 26th November 2010

Youth Inter-League – Cork AUL 3 LDFL 0
Junior Division 1 – Abbeyfeale Utd B 2 Ballingarry 3 (Darragh O’Grady, Kelly, Forde)

Saturday 27th November 2010

Under 8 Division 2 – Shannonside 5 Ballingarry 5 (D. Casey 2, M. Russell 2, J. Molloy)
Under 12 Division 1 – Ballingarry 3 (M. Hickey, E. Houlihan, A. Smith) Adare Utd 1
Under 16 Division 1 – Ballingarry 0 NCW Rvs 2

Sunday 28th November 2010

Junior Division 3 – Ballingarry B 0 Glin Rvs B 3

On Friday the A team restored their three point lead at the top of division 1 with a 3-2 win under lights at Abbeyfeale. Ballingarry started slowly in freezing conditions and were too casual but still went 1 up through Darragh O’Grady from a shot from edge of the box following good work from Kennedy. Poor Ballingarry defending led to the homeside equalising before Forde restored Ballingarrys lead from a swift counter making the most of Dohertys fine pass. Abbeyfeale again restored parity from an own goal to leave the sides level at the break. Ballingarry were much better in the second half and went ahead for a third time when Denis Kelly scored after O’Gradys shot was spilled by the keeper. Ballingarry had chances to extend their lead before the end and never looked like giving up the lead thereafter.
Team: Pat Kenrick, N. Cahill (Moore), E. Cahill, C Kiely, C. Doherty, Kennedy, Condron, Darragh O’Grady (Trainor), Kelly, F. Kiely, Forde (Ryan)

Also on Friday the Desmond youths gave themselves a mountain to climb as they fell 3-0 at Turners Cross to the Cork AUL in the second round of the Inter league.

On Saturday the 12s made hard work of gaining all three points from visitors Adare United with a 3-1 win. Mikey Hickey got them off the mark with a well struck free before Adare restored parity to leave the half time score 1-1. Aaron Smith was fouled in the box early in the second half but when Hickeys penalty was saved Edward Houlihan was on hand to slot home the rebound. Smith got the third in the last five minutes.
The 8s were involved in a thriller at Shanagolden sharing 10 goals with Shannonside. A brace each from Michael Russell and Darragh Casey with another from Jack Molloy saw them share the points. Finally the 16s are still looking for their first win of the season following their 2-0 home defeat against NCW Rovers. The B team were in action on Sunday but went under 3-0 against Glin Rovers B.

Saturday 20th November 2010

Under 14 Division 3 – Kilcornan 4 Ballingarry 4 (Moran 2, O’Donnell, Clancy)
Under 10 Division 2 – Athea United 0 Ballingarry 1 (P. Kirwan)

Sunday 21st November 2010

Under 12 Inter League – LDMC 0 LDSL 4
Junior Division 3 – Broadford United B 4 Ballingarry B 2 (Danvers, Lenihan)

A thrilling game where despite no show again from the appointed referee it was a good game to watch. Ballingarry went a goal up early from a Davin O’Donnell effort but by half time Kilcornan were 3-2 up with Sean Moran getting Ballingarrys second just before the break when he made the most of a keeping error after Nathan Clancys shot was spilled. Moran with his second drew Ballingarry level mid way through the second period before Nathan Clancy put the visitors ahead when he finished to the net from an impossible angle after a fine run. The points looked safe as the game neared its end however an unfortunate deflection off Mikey Morrissey saw the ball beat Robbie Lynch in goal to give Kilcornan a share of the spoils. Best for Ballingarry was Jason Murphy. Although the point sees Ballingarry lose their 100% record it does see them extend their lead at the top of the table to three points from Ferry Rangers.

At the half way point of their season the 10s find themselves in second place just one point off the top. Jerome O’ Connor set up a perfect pass to Pierse Kirwan who finished neatly after just five minutes. Athea worked hard to level matters after but the Ballingarry defenders stood firm and gave little away for the remainder of the half. The second period saw United do most of the pressing but they found Kieron Storin in goal in fine form where he made some top class saves. Ballingarry were reduced to the counter for most of the half but the home keeper was also in fine form saving from Keith O’Kelly and Grace Mullane. This was a fine team performance with both teams contributing to a highly entertaining game.

On Sunday the Limerick Desmonds got their defence of the Munster title off to a flyer at Jackman Park last Sunday when they trounced their Limerick counterparts 4-0. Ballingarrys Mikey Hickey played a full 60 at left back during a game they led 2-0 at half time and never looked like losing. Unfortunately Ballingarrys other representative, Edward Houlihan, missed out because of injury.

The Junior B Team were also in action on Sunday. A first goal for the club for both Nick Danvers and Richard Lenihan just wasn’t enough for the B team at Broadford as the home side won 4-2.

Forde played the full 90 minutes for the Wolves reserves during their 1-0 loss at the Hawthornes against West Brom on November 16th last.

Saturday 13th November 2010

Under 12 Division 1 – Athea United 1 Ballingarry 6 (A. Smith 3, M. Hickey (pen), S. Keane, P. Thompstone)
Under 8 Division 2 – Ballingarry 1 (S. Houlihan) Old Mill 0
MYC Round 3 – Ballingarry 2 (D. Clancy, K. Moynihan) Bally Rovers 1

Sunday 14th November 2010

LDSL Under 13 Friendly – LDSL 6 Cork SL 1
Oscar Trainor Inter League Round 1 – LDFL 0 Kerry DL 2

On Saturday Ballingarrys youth team made into the last 16 and the open draw of the Munster Youth cup with a hard earned win at home to Bally Rovers. The visitors had a man dismissed as early as the tenth minute but that didn’t stop them taking a 1-0 lead into the half time break. Ballingarry equalised early in the second half thanks to Dean Clancy and it appeared that the tie may go the extra time until Kevin Moynihan popped up to score a last minute winner.

The 12s reached the half point in their league programme three points clear at the top of the table after recording yet another big win. Aaron Smith with a hat-trick, Mikey Hickey with a penalty and Stuart Keane and Peter Thompstone were on the mark as Ballingarry hit Athea for six. The 8s had a 1-0 win at home to Old Mill.

The only junior game down for decision involving Ballingarry was postponed as Mountcollins pitch was unplayable for their match against Ballingarry B. The LDFL were at home to the Kerry leagues in the Oscar Trainor competition with Ballingarrys Francis Kiely involved, but fell to two goals in the last five minutes of the game while the LDSL Kennedy Cup squad recorded a 6-1 friendly win at Adare against Cork. All four Ballingarry boys, Nathan Clancy, Mikey Morrissey, Mikey Hickey and Cathal O’Keeffe, were involved with O’Keeffe getting on the score sheet.

Benji O’Kelly and Richard Molloy are the latest winners in the Aviva ticket draw which was held in Barretts on Monday November 8th last. Benji and a friend will attend the FAI Cup final Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers on Sunday November 14th and as a Lifetime Member of Ballingarry AFC received the added bonus of a night over at the Burlington. Richard Molloy and friend will attend the friendly v Norway on Wednesday November 17th. Congrats to both winners.

Saturday 6th November 2010

Under 14 Division 3 – Ballingarry 6 (O’Donnell, Moran, Hickey (pen), Smith, Clancy, O’Keeffe) Old Mill 0
Under 10 Division 2 – Creeves Celtic 0 Ballingarry 1 (K. O’Kelly)
Youth Inter-League – LDFL 1 Kerry DFL 1

Sunday 7th November 2010

Junior Division 1 – Old Mill 1 Ballingarry 2 (R. Alymer, S. Doherty)

On Sunday the A team had to come from 1 down at the break to claim all three points at Old Mill. It is a result that sends them three points clear at the top of the division with a game in hand. Ballingarry were very much the better team during the opening half but still found themselves in arrears tahnks to a Doody goal. The second half saw further Ballingarry dominance finally yield a just reward when first Rory Alymer equalised and then finally with just five minutes remaining Shane Doherty got what proved to be the winner.
Team: J. O’Grady, Trainor, Brian Fitzgerald, C. Kiely, D. Alymer, C. Doherty, F. Kiely, S. Doherty, Moynihan, R. Alymer, Kelly.

On Saturday the 14s maintained their 100% start with yet another comprehensive win, this time at home to Old Mill. Davin O’Donnell got the show on the road after ten minutes, Sean Moran added a second before Mikey Hickey scored from the spot after Moran was fouled. Aaron Smith got Ballingarrys fourth early in the second half with Nathan Clancy and Cathal O’Keeffe adding two more before the finish. Despite the score the Old Mill keeper put in a fine display in a very one sided game.
The 10s were also in action with Keith O’Kelly getting the goal that saw Ballingarty win an all action game at Creeves Celtic.
Shane Doherty played the full 90 for the LDFL youth inter league side in a 1-1 draw against Kerry at Clounreask. The Desmond team had to come from a goal down at halftime to secure a draw.