2020 Juvenile AGM - 18th December 2020

Thursday 03rd December, 2020

The 2020 Juvenile Section AGM will take place via Microsoft Teams on 18th December 2020 @ 8:30pm. To attend you will need to request an invitation from the secretary at the following address secretarybng.ballincollig.cork@gaa.ie. The Closing date to apply to attend is 11th December 2020 @ 8:30pm. Upon submittal of your e -mail address and approval of your...

U14 Football Win

Monday 05th October, 2020

Our U14 footballers had a great win in the challenge cup final against an excellent Mallow side last Sunday.We had a very lively start and were 4 points to 1 up before we conceded a goal. We rallied well and after a lucky goal of our own and we went in 1 08 to 1 04 up at half time. In fairness to Mallow they threw everything at us in the 3rd quarter. Ballincollig were...

Youth Development Training

Thursday 24th September, 2020

After a challenging year for everyone, it is great to see our Youth Development Training continue on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. We have been very lucky with the weather since we returned and all the teams have been enjoying great training sessions in the sunshine over the last number of weeks. The under 8 and under 9 parish leagues have been a huge...

Recent Juvenile Results

Saturday 12th September, 2020

U18 HurlingOn Wednesday evening our Minor Hurlers bowed out of the 2020 campaign, after coming up against a strong Sars outfit at the semi-final stage. Our performance on the night was not our best this year, but with a relatively young team, there is a lot to look forward to next year.We qualified for the penultimate stage of the competition by beating Ibane...

Ballincollig Rebels

Tuesday 04th September, 2018

During the last weekend of August, Ballincollig GAA had 4 young hurlers lining out for Cork in the final intercounty competitions of the year. Our U14's were represented by James Dwyer and Tadhg O’Connell while Brian Keating and David O’Sullivan played for the Cork U15 Hurlers.James and Tadgh were part of the winning Cork U14 Hurling team...

The Joe Delaney Cup 2018

Saturday 23rd June, 2018

On Saturday last the 16th of June for the sixth year the juvenile section of Ballincollig GAA Club held the under 11 hurling tournament, The Joe Delaney Cup. Clubs involved were Ballincollig, Na Piarsaigh from Limerick, Ballyboden St. Enda’s of Dublin, and James Stephens of Kilkenny, each Club brought 3 teams with them and in all approximately 160...

Regional Hurling Féile Champions

Saturday 09th June, 2018

After a strong performance in the recent County Hurling Féile Competition, our U14 Hurlers were selected to compete in the Regional Hurling Féile Finals in Thurles last Saturday. The team set out on a glorious day to tackle strong opposition from Wexford, Tipperary and Waterford.The day started with a good performance to beat Shelmaliers...

Cashman Shield Champions 2018

Saturday 02nd June, 2018

Under brilliant cobalt skies in Blackrock Ballincollig u10 hurlers went on to a pitch and beat Eire Og to win the Cashman Shield in the time it takes a hungry man to eat his dinner. It was particularly sweet as Eire Og had previously knocked out our other team earlier on. The pitch was crowded with outstanding players: Finn O’Sullivan, Dan Hogan and Jack...

Ladies Football - Training Times and contacts for all ages

Wednesday 05th April, 2017

Under 8s &10s U8’s & U10’s training outdoors from 6.15pm to 7.15pm with Suzanne, Martin and Daithí. New members are always welcome. Feel free to just turn up on the night – it is a super way to make new friends and keep fit! U8 Manager: Suzanne Naughton 086-8223938U10 Manager: Martin O Brien 087-2155798Under...

Ladies Footballers Celebrate the 2016 year

Tuesday 07th March, 2017

After a terrific year for Ballincollig LGFA, our girls from all age groups applauded their achievements last Friday night at our Celebration Party in the GAA. Our Chairperson, John Oldham opened the evening welcoming the huge crowd of players and parents and expressed his delight in the growth of the Club as well as it’s achievements in the past 12...

Great Night at the Juvenile Celebration evening

Tuesday 28th February, 2017

Last Friday night the successful U14 Football, U15 Hurling, U16 Hurling and Minor Hurling teams were honoured for their achievements in 2016. Well done to all players, mentors and parents.Presentations were also made to three players who represented Cork at Minor level last year. Robbie Bourke for Hurling and Gearoid O Donoghue and Luke Fahy for...

LGFC Celebration Night - March 3rd

Tuesday 21st February, 2017

Celebration Party:Last year our Under 10s and Under 14s were very successful in their Leagues and our under 12 girls and our Minor ladies were crowned Mid Cork Champions. With all this in mind, we are looking forward to our Celebration Party, which will be held in the GAA Club on Friday, 3rd March from 7pm – 11pm. It is a night to put away the shorts and...

Juvenile Section receive presitgious Gold Medal Coaching Award

Monday 20th February, 2017

Ballincollig GAA recently won the Gold Award in the Rebel Og run Benchmarking 2020 programme. This programme is in place for Cork clubs to provide a template for best practice in coaching, promoting maximum participation and optimal playing standards. It follows on from our success a few years back in the Lee Flag programme and saw Ballincollig GAA come out...

U12 and U14's off to an early start

Tuesday 07th February, 2017

Under 12 The U12's played a football blitz in Bishopstown GAA club on Sunday (5th February) and competed against the hosts Bishopstown, St Finbarrs and Clontarf from Dublin. While Ballincollig didn't win the blitz the boys did really well, with Clontarf emerging as outright winners. There was a great attendance from our age group and everyone...

Ladies Football February Notes

Monday 06th February, 2017

Celebration Party:Last year was a very positive year in the Club in many ways. We ran a very successful Gaelic 4 Girls programme which introduced over 100 girls from all the local Primary Schools on the basics of Ladies Football, while having exercise and great fun. Our Under 10s and Under 14s were very successful in their Leagues and our under 12 girls and our...

Juvenile Celebration Night

Monday 06th February, 2017

Juvenile Presentation Night 2017 takes place in the club function room on Friday 24th February. Meals served at 8PM and tickets available for the night at €10 with Music inthe bar afterwards.

Youth Development Sunday Morning Sessions are back.

Wednesday 01st February, 2017

The Youth Development Section of Ballincollig GAA Club which caters for children in the U-6 to U-12 age groups will commence training this Sunday 5th February 2017. The U6 and U7 group will train on the Astroturf in Gaelscoil Ui Riordan. Please check with the managers listed below for details.The U8 to U11 groups will train on the pitch in GAA club from 10.30 to...

Open Club Officer Positions

Monday 30th January, 2017

Club Coaching Officer: This role relates to the appointment of a Club Coaching Officer to support the development of coaching and games at club level. This person will be the first point of contact for games development information and will act as the head of underage coaching and games in the club.Schools Liaison Officer: This role relates to the...

Ladies Football January News Update

Friday 27th January, 2017

Our Club has had a fantastic start to 2017, with over 50 girls training on Friday and Monday evenings from 6:50-8pm. The enthusiasm is terrific with several mentors helping to improve skills and fitness. There were a few changes to our Committee at our recent AGM. Much praise and thanks were expressed to Cait MacManamon (outgoing Secretary) and Paddy Lucey...

OPen Invitation for Youth Dev Training ( Try and See for Free )

Wednesday 23rd November, 2016

Youth Development Training The Youth Development Section of Ballincollig GAA Club takes place every Sunday morning. It caters for children in the U-6 to U-12 age groups with the core objective of teaching them the basic skills of hurling and football. The emphasis is on having fun and making friends, while the kids train from 11am-12.30pm for the U-7 to U-10...

U15 Hurling League Champions

Tuesday 15th November, 2016

Our U15 hurlers played a fancied Killeagh/Itas side last Wednesdaynight in the final of the P2 hurling league. Conditions were perfectand both sides provided great entertainment for the large crowd inattendance. Ballincollig led by 0-06 to 0-03 at half time. Killeaghstarted the second half strongly scoring 1-02 before Ballincolligreplied with a...

Minor Hurling County Champions

Saturday 05th November, 2016

Congratulations to our Minor hurlers, who won the County Premier 2 League Final against Blarney. Ballincollig led 0-5 to 0-4 at the interval and appeared to be in trouble as they had played with the assistance of a very strong breeze. The introduction of fifteen year old Paul Cooney in their attack for the resumption proved to be decisive.Ballincollig...

Ladies Football - Minor Mid Cork Champions

Friday 28th October, 2016

The Ballincollig Minor Ladies enjoyed a sparkling opening to Sunday's Mid Cork Final v Grenagh, with a brace of quick goals from Kerry & Ruby, and this set the scene for a lead they would never lose for the rest of the match. A fine display of teamwork resulted in a final score of Ballincollig 2-11 Grenagh 2-4. This young team played with increasing...

U13 Autumn Hurling League

Tuesday 04th October, 2016

The Under 13âs started their Autumn League in great fashion last Friday Sept 16th, we played the Barrs on their home turf, in our first game of the League and we came out winners on a scoreline of 2-4 to 2-13, with the scores coming from David OâSullivan 1-1, Brian Keating 5 points, Dara OâMahony 3 points, Shane Burke 2 points, Harry Ahearne and...

Killian Lee represents Cork in Sonny Walsh Competition

Tuesday 06th September, 2016

The annual Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh U14 hurling competitions were held recently in Waterford and Ballincollig was ably represented by Killian Lee in the Sonny Walsh team. These competitions are the first introduction of players in their respective County development squads to an All-Ireland competition which is run in a blitz type format over the...