Ballyea GAA
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| Founded: | 1935 | ||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||
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Ballyea is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in the parish of Ballyea/Clarecastle in County Clare, Ireland founded in 1935.
History[edit]
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[edit]
- All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Runners-Up: 2017
- Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship (1): 2016
- Clare Senior Hurling Championship (4): 2016,[21] 2018,[22] 2021, 2022
- Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship (2): 1944, 2001
- Clare Junior A Hurling Championship (3): 1940, 1982, 1991
- Clare Under-21 A Hurling Championship (1): 2012
Notable players[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Deasy and Brennan seal historic Ballyea win with first-half goals". Irish Independent. 31 October 2016.
- ^ "Tony Kelly the kingpin as Ballyea refuse to die against Thurles Sarsfields in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Kelly on fire as Sars left dazed by late surge". Irish Independent. 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Tony Kelly inspires Clare champions Ballyea to Munster final victory over Glen Rovers". Irish Independent. 20 November 2016.
- ^ "Ballyea's blend of steel and skill proves decisive". Irish Examiner. 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Little magician Tony Kelly leads Ballyea to the promised land with their first Munster title". The 42. 20 November 2016.
- ^ "Ballyea's village heroes can eye bigger prize". Irish Examiner. 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Deasy fires 1–11 as Ballyea hold off St Thomas in thrilling finale to reach All-Ireland final". The 42. 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Ballyea withstand second half comeback from St Thomas' to reach All-Ireland hurling decider". Irish Independent. 4 February 2017.
- ^ Rooney, Declan (4 February 2017). "Ballyea's Kelly helps repel St Thomas' comeback". RTÉ Sport.
- ^ "Ballyea claim All-Ireland final place despite St Thomas comeback". Irish Examiner. 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Cuala 2–19 Ballyea 1–10". Munster GAA. 17 March 2017.
- ^ "Cuala 2–19 Ballyea 1–10: as it happened". The 42.ie. 17 March 2017.
- ^ "Dublin club Cuala claim All-Ireland Club hurling title with ease". Irish Examiner. 17 March 2017.
- ^ "All-Ireland club SHC final: Ballyea no match for classy Cuala". Hogan Stand.
- ^ "Cuala secure historic All-Ireland crown with emphatic win over Ballyea". Irish Independent. 17 March 2017.
- ^ Brennan, Eoin (21 October 2018). "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTÉ Sport.
- ^ "Ballyea Stun Townies With Another Special Comeback". Irish Examiner. 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Ballyea Deny Final Debutants Inagh-Kilnamona To Secure Clare Hurling Crown". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Deasy goal proves crucial and Tony Kelly posts 0-4 as Ballyea retain Clare title". The 42.ie. 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Ballyea show courage in abundance to land first title". Irish Examiner. 31 October 2016.
- ^ "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTÉ Sport.
External links[edit]
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