Ballyea GAA

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Ballyea
Baile Aodh
Founded:1935
County:Clare
Colours:Black and Amber
Coordinates:52°47′17.60″N 9°01′39.01″W / 52.7882222°N 9.0275028°W / 52.7882222; -9.0275028Coordinates: 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 3

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][18][19]

Major honours[]

Notable players[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Deasy and Brennan seal historic Ballyea win with first-half goals". Irish Independent. 1 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Tony Kelly the kingpin as Ballyea refuse to die against Thurles Sarsfields in Munster hurling final". Irish Examiner. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Kelly on fire as Sars left dazed by late surge". Irish Independent. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Tony Kelly inspires Clare champions Ballyea to Munster final victory over Glen Rovers". Irish Independent. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Ballyea's blend of steel and skill proves decisive". Irish Examiner. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Little magician Tony Kelly leads Ballyea to the promised land with their first Munster title". The 42. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Ballyea's village heroes can eye bigger prize". Irish Examiner. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 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. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Ballyea withstand second half comeback from St Thomas' to reach All-Ireland hurling decider". Irish Independent. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  10. ^ "Ballyea's Kelly helps repel St Thomas' comeback". RTE Sport. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  11. ^ "Ballyea claim All-Ireland final place despite St Thomas comeback". Irish Examiner. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  12. ^ "Cuala 2–19 Ballyea 1–10". Munster GAA. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Cuala 2–19 Ballyea 1–10: as it happened". The 42. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Dublin club Cuala claim All-Ireland Club hurling title with ease". Irish Examiner. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  15. ^ "All-Ireland club SHC final: Ballyea no match for classy Cuala". Hogan Stand. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Cuala secure historic All-Ireland crown with emphatic win over Ballyea". Irish Independent. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  17. ^ "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTE Sportl. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  18. ^ "Strong finish sees Ballyea secure second title". Irish Examiner. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  19. ^ "Ballyea Celebrate Capturing Clare SHC Title". Clare FM. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ Ballyea Secure County Hurling Title
  21. ^ "Ballyea show courage in abundance to land first title". Irish Examiner. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  22. ^ "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTÉ. 21 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.

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