Under 16 Cup Quarter Final – Foynes 2 Ballingarry 5
Ballingarry progressed to the cup semi final at the expense of Foynes on a comfortable 5-2 scoreline. James Hayes (2), Padraig Callaghan, Mark Snow and John Walsh were the scorers that sees Ballingarry into only their third 16s semi. They will now travel to either Broadford or Killeaney for the right to meet either Breska Rovers or Askeaton in the final.

Division 1 League Cup Final (Clonreask) – Ballingarry 4 Rathkeale B 0

Friday April 18th 2008
Juniors Division 1 – Ballingarry 4 St. Itas 0

Ballingarry juniors are in line for an historic double following their two emphatic victories in the past seven days. On Saturday April 12th last they won the first part of the Division 1 double when they totally outplayed Rathkeale B in the divisional cup final to hit four without reply. Denis Kelly kept his remarkable Clonreask scoring run going when he opened the scoring after just four minutes, he has never failed to score for Ballingarry at Clonreask in six games. Declan Normoyle added a second to make it two nil at the break.

In truth the result was never in doubt and Ballingarry could well have been five up at the break. However Rathkeale just could not stem the tide and further goals from Niall Condron and a sublime freekick from Francis Kiely ensured that the league cup visited Ballingarry for the first time.

On Friday April 19th Ballingarry again got four against third placed St. Itas to consolidate their position at the top of the table. Both Kelly and Condron were again on the mark as Ballingarry dominated throughout. Second half strikes from Corrigan and Barrett hardly told the full story as Ballingarry could easily have got double figures from a wealth of chances created.

Elsewhere the under 12s bowed out of the cup in the second round at Askeaton (April 16th). James Kelly was on the mark in their 3-1 defeat. The 16s collected two points from two scoreless draws against Pallaskenry and Askeaton respectively, both at home with the latter result seeing Askeaton confirmed as champions. The 10A side have hit a sticky patch of late with three successive defeats. NCW (2-1), NCW Rvs (3-2) and Abbeyfeale United A (5-2). Richard O’ Keeffe (NCW), Darren Roche and Alan Hanley (NCW Rvs) and Nathan Clancy 2 (Abbey) were on the mark. Abbeys win was enough to clinch the 1st Division title for the Fealesiders.

Saturday April 19th 2008
Youths Division 1 – Ballingarry 0 Glin Rovers 2

The youth team finished out their season on Saturday with a two nil defeat against champions Glin Rovers. Their campaign sees them finish runners up in the division which represents their highest ever finish in the league.

Under 17s Make History……Desmond Cup Holders Go Out
Saturday April 5th
Under 17 Cup Final – Ballingarry 1 NCW 0 (Alymer 5 mins)

Sunday April 6th
Desmond Cup 3rd Round – Rathkeale B 1 Ballingarry 0

Ballingarry under 17s won the Desmond cup on Saturday evening at Clonreask on a 1-0 scoreline. This was the first time the club has won this particular trophy and it was a glorious strike from Darren Alymer after just five minutes that clinched victory.

It was very much a backs to the wall effort from the winners as NCW threw everything at them especially in the second half. Ballingarry defended stoutly with John Ruttle in goal outstanding as was man of the match Marcus Moore.

On Sunday it was disappointment for the juniors as their grip on the Desmond cup which they won last season ended with defeat to Rathkeales second string side. The only goal of the game came early in the second half from a penalty. Both these sides meet again on Saturday next in the Division 1 League Cup Final.

Saturday March 29th
Under 10 Division 1 – Foynes 3 Ballingarry A 0
Under 13 Cup Round 1 – Creeves Celtic 2 Ballingarry 0 aet

Sunday March 31st
Under 16 Division 1 – Ballingarry 1 Pallaskenry 1

With no junior football at the weekend the focus was on schoolboy football with three teams in action. Unfortunately there was no winning team to report on. The under 10 A team were in Foynes where they were beaten 3-0 a scoreline that did their efforts no justice. Ballingarry had all the play but fell behind from the first attack from Foynes. Foynes second was an own goal while their third again against the run of play came in the final minute of the game.

The under 13s were at Creeves in the first round of their cup. No goals in normal time saw the tie go to extra time where Creeves progressed on a 2-0 scoreline.On Sunday the 16s were in action when they hosted Pallaskenry. Kevin Moynihans strike wasn’t enough to secure all the points as the game finished 1 all.

Under 10 Cup Round 2 – Adare United 1 Ballingarry A 6
Youth Division 1 – NCW Rvs 1 Ballingarry 3

Sunday March 23rd
Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 0 NCW B 0

Monday March 24th 2008
Under 12 Division 2 – Kilcornan 5 Ballingarry 1

Ballingarrys under 10 A team are through to the last eight of the cup following a resounding victory in Adare on Saturday. Davin O’ Donnells first of his two early in the game set the tone and although Adare equalised shortly after the result was never in doubt when Ballingarry went 2-1 up thanks to Nathan Clancy. Three more from Clancy with O’ Donnells second saw a comfortable victory secured.

The youths kept their faint hopes of a league title intact with a 3-1 success in NCW. However Glins walkover victory against Rathkeale sees Glin almost certain of the title.

On Sunday the juniors failed to score while keeping a clean sheet. However the resulting 0-0 draw sees them extend their lead at the top as neither of their nearest challangers played. In the final game of the holiday weekend Ballingarrys under 12s were well beaten on a 5-1 scoreline by Kilcornan. Denis Hayes got the Ballingarry consolation.

Division 1 League Cup Semi Final – Ballingarry 2 NCW Rvs 2 AET
Ballingarry win 4-3 on penalties

Ballingarry will hope that it will be fifth time lucky in a league cup final as they booked their place in the final against Rathkeale B following this dramatic penalty shootout win on Sunday. A lively game throughout ended 1-1 at full time with Ballingarry ahead nearing the end from substitute Eoin Barretts goal. However the Rovers sent the game to extra time with a goal in the last minute of the game.

It was Ballingarrys turn in extra time to seal a last minute equaliser when Joe Scanlon tucked away a penalty after the visirors had taken a first period lead. Niall Condron had already been sent off with a Rovers player before the Rovers were further reduced with a second sending off. Scanlon, Corrigan, Darragh O’ Grady and Francis Kiely were successful from the spot while John O’ Gradys miss didn’t matter in the end. This will be Ballingarrys third Division 1 final while they have appeared in two Premier finals. All previous four have been lost so they will be hoping that this time the only trophy to avoid them will at last visit Ballingarry.

This seasons FAI Summer Soccer Camp will run from June 30th to July 4th. For those interested in sending their children to the camp visit www.fai.ie where you will be able to book online. Forms for enrolment will be distributed through the school after the Easter holidays however with just 100 places available the advice is book early to avoid disappointment.

Under 10 Cup Round 1 – Ballingarry A 6 Bally Rovers 1
Under 17 cup semi final – Askeaton 0 Ballingarry 4

Sunday March 9th
Junior Division 1 – Athea United 0 Ballingarry 4

A great weekend of football saw all Ballingarry teams in action record important victories.

On Saturday the under 10 A team progressed into the second round of their cup with an easy 6-1 win against Bally Rovers. Nathan Clancy with a hat-trick, Daven O’ Donnell with a brace and Sean Duffy with one were the Ballingarry marksmen.

Also on Saturday the under 17s made a piece of club history when qualifying for their first ever cup final at this age group. A visit to Askeaton was to provide a stern test however as the 4-0 scoreline suggests it was an easier than expected semi final win. Two goals from Shane O’ Doherty and one each from Darren Alymer and James Hayes saw them book a final place against Newcastlewest.

On Sunday it was the turn of the juniors to notch up a high score when they visited Athea. Eoin Barrett with two, Niall Condron and Denis Kelly with one each saw Ballingarry coast to a 4-0 win and so maintain their lead at the top of the table.

Saturday March 1st
Under 10 Division 1 – Ballingarry A 4 Askeaton A 2
Under 14 Division 1 – Ballingarry 0 Askeaton 1

Sunday March 2nd
Junior Division 1 League Cup 2nd Round – Breska Rovers 1 Ballingarry 3

Ballingarrys 10s A team recorded a great win at home to Askeaton and in so doing gave themselves an outside chance of making the shield final. Askeaton took the lead but a bundled effort from Daven O’ Donnell and a screamer from Mikey Morrissey gave Ballingarry a 2-1 half time lead. Keith Murphys first goal for the club saw Ballingarrys lead extended early in the second half. The visitors pulled one back before Mikey Morrissey with another fine strike gave Ballingarry the three points.

The under 14s also hosted Askeaton in the afternoon but with a totally different outcome going down by the only goal of a fine game of football.

Sunday saw thw juniors into the semi finals of the league cup with a well deserved win in Clarina. Goals from Francis Kiely, Denis Kelly and a seasons first from Eoin Barrett saw Ballingarry through. Breskas goal towards the end proved no more than a consolation.

Saturday Feb 23rd
Under 12 Division 2 – Ballingarry 1 St Itas 2

Sunday Feb 24th
Junior Division 1 – Ballingarry 6 Foynes 0

Another highly productive weekend as far as the juniors were concerned, recording a massive 6-0 win against Foynes. Francis Kiely and Joe Scanlon with a brace each while Niall Condron and Denis Kelly rowed in with a goal each this coupled with NCW Rovers drawing 0-0 with Kilcornan sees Ballingarry go three points clear at the top. On Saturday the 12s were at home to St. Itas but unfortunately went down 2-1 with Darragh Kiely getting the Ballingarry goal.