Ballyea GAA

Ballyea
Baile Aodh
Founded:1935
County:Clare
Colours:Black and Amber
Grounds:Ballyea GAA Grounds
Coordinates:52°47′17.60″N 9°01′39.01″W / 52.7882222°N 9.0275028°W / 52.7882222; -9.0275028
Playing kits
Regular Kit
Change Kit
Senior Club Championships
All Ireland Munster
champions		 Clare
champions
Hurling: 0 1 4

Ballyea is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in the parish of Ballyea / Clarecastle in County Clare, Ireland founded in 1935.

History

In 2016, Ballyea coached by Robbie Hogan won their first ever Clare Senior Hurling Championship when they defeated Clonlara in the final by 2–14 to 1–14 after a replay.[1] The next week on 6 November, they defeated Thurles Sarsfields from Tipperary in the Munster Semi-final by 4–18 to 1–22 after extra-time.[2][3] On 20 November 2016, Ballyea won the Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship after a 1–21 to 2–10 victory over Glen Rovers at Semple Stadium.[4][5][6][7] On 4 February 2017, Ballyea qualified for the 2017 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Final after a 1–19 to 2–14 win against St. Thomas in the semi-final at Semple Stadium.[8] Having led by 13 points in the second half, they overcame a late fightback by St. Thomas's to win by 2 points.[9][10][11] In the final on 17 March 2017 against Cuala from Dublin, Ballyea lost by 2–19 to 1–10.[12][13][14][15][16]

In 2018, Ballyea captained by Tony Kelly won their second county senior hurling title after a 1-20 to 1-14 victory against Cratloe.[17]

In 2022, Ballyea completed their first ever back-to-back county championship win, with James Murphy lifting the Canon Hamilton trophy, with a one point win over their neighbours Éire Óg, Ennis,[18] a year after beating Inagh-Kilnamona by the same margin in 2021.[19][20]

Major honours

Notable players

References

  1. ^ "Deasy and Brennan seal historic Ballyea win with first-half goals". Irish Independent. 31 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Tony Kelly the kingpin as Ballyea refuse to die against Thurles Sarsfields in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 7 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Kelly on fire as Sars left dazed by late surge". Irish Independent. 7 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Tony Kelly inspires Clare champions Ballyea to Munster final victory over Glen Rovers". Irish Independent. 20 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Ballyea's blend of steel and skill proves decisive". Irish Examiner. 21 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Little magician Tony Kelly leads Ballyea to the promised land with their first Munster title". The 42. 20 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Ballyea's village heroes can eye bigger prize". Irish Examiner. 21 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Deasy fires 1–11 as Ballyea hold off St Thomas in thrilling finale to reach All-Ireland final". The 42. 4 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Ballyea withstand second half comeback from St Thomas' to reach All-Ireland hurling decider". Irish Independent. 4 February 2017.
  10. ^ Rooney, Declan (4 February 2017). "Ballyea's Kelly helps repel St Thomas' comeback". RTÉ Sport.
  11. ^ "Ballyea claim All-Ireland final place despite St Thomas comeback". Irish Examiner. 4 February 2017.
  12. ^ "Cuala 2–19 Ballyea 1–10". Munster GAA. 17 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Cuala 2–19 Ballyea 1–10: as it happened". The 42.ie. 17 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Dublin club Cuala claim All-Ireland Club hurling title with ease". Irish Examiner. 17 March 2017.
  15. ^ "All-Ireland club SHC final: Ballyea no match for classy Cuala". Hogan Stand.
  16. ^ "Cuala secure historic All-Ireland crown with emphatic win over Ballyea". Irish Independent. 17 March 2017.
  17. ^ Brennan, Eoin (21 October 2018). "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTÉ Sport.
  18. ^ "Ballyea Stun Townies With Another Special Comeback". Irish Examiner. 23 October 2022.
  19. ^ "Ballyea Deny Final Debutants Inagh-Kilnamona To Secure Clare Hurling Crown". The Irish Times.
  20. ^ "Deasy goal proves crucial and Tony Kelly posts 0-4 as Ballyea retain Clare title". The 42.ie. 23 October 2022.
  21. ^ "Ballyea show courage in abundance to land first title". Irish Examiner. 31 October 2016.
  22. ^ "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTÉ Sport.


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