Ballinascarthy GAA
Encyclopedia
Ballinascarthy GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association
club based in the village of Ballinascarty in Cork
, Ireland
. It is affiliated with Cork GAA and Carbery
divisional board. The club participates in both Gaelic football
and hurling
competitions.
The first taste of success and reward for dedication and enthusiasm of club members came in 1956 when the junior (2) Footballers captured the South West Championship. This was a significant achievement at the time considering that the competition was then contested by all the Junior 1 teams eliminated in the first round of the premier championship including first string sides from major clubs such as Bantry Blues
and Skibbereen.
Hurling was revived in the club in 1961 and three years later in 1964 the club captured their first hurling silverware when defeating Clonakilty
in the first round, then Newcestown
and went on to play Barryroe
in the final of the West Cork Junior B Hurling Championship in atrocious weather conditions in a game which marked the first significant hurling win at junior level for the club. The coveted trophy in West Cork junior football ‘The Little Norah’ was finally captured in 1978 after many close and heartbreaking defeats during those preceding years and in particular 1959, 1960, 1968 and 1969. Having accounted for Carbery Rangers
in the final the team went on to win an epic county quarter final game with Kilmurry and narrowly lost out to eventual county champions Kildorrery in the semi-final which was played in Pairc Ui Choimh. In 1983 a second title was secured when Gabriel Rangers
were defeated in the final. Again the team bowed out agonisingly at the semi-final stage to eventual county champions Donoughmore.
The junior A hurlers captured their first title in 1989 when landing the Flyer Nyhan trophy after defeating Newcestown in a marvellous final and as a bonus the league trophy was added later that year following a tremendous inter-divisional county campaign which just eluded them after a replay defeat by Clyda Rovers in the final. Success in top grade junior hurling returned in 1997 when Ballinascarthy overcame favourites Bandon
and back to back titles were secured twelve months later against the same opposition. In the millennium year the feat was repeated after a replay win over Barryroe
to make it three titles in four years and complete the most successful period of the adult club’s history. It should be noted also that in each of these years Ballinascarthy were defeated at the penultimate stage by the eventual Cork Junior Hurling Championship
winners. The club has been successful at minor and U21 level over the years winning a hurling and football double in 1985. The club’s first county title success was secured in 2004 when the minor hurlers brought home the Cork Minor B Hurling Championship
.
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
club based in the village of Ballinascarty in Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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. It is affiliated with Cork GAA and Carbery
Carbery GAA
Carbery GAA are a divisional team from the south-west division of County Cork, Ireland, in ancient Carbery. They compete in the Cork Senior Football Championship. They competed in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship up to and including 2010. They did not enter a hurling team in 2011...
divisional board. The club participates in both Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
and hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
competitions.
History
The Ballinascarthy club was formed in 1945. The current club caters for 20 teams of all age groups from under 6 years and upwards in both hurling and football.The first taste of success and reward for dedication and enthusiasm of club members came in 1956 when the junior (2) Footballers captured the South West Championship. This was a significant achievement at the time considering that the competition was then contested by all the Junior 1 teams eliminated in the first round of the premier championship including first string sides from major clubs such as Bantry Blues
Bantry Blues
Bantry Blues is a Gaelic football club based in Bantry, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. The club is affiliated with Cork GAA and to the Carbery division. The club has always been primarily a Gaelic football club, but has fielded hurling teams also...
and Skibbereen.
Hurling was revived in the club in 1961 and three years later in 1964 the club captured their first hurling silverware when defeating Clonakilty
Clonakilty GAA
Clonakilty GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the town and parish of Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland. It is affiliated to the Carbery division of Cork. The club has achieved fame primarily as a Gaelic football club. The club has played in the Cork Senior Football Championship for...
in the first round, then Newcestown
Newcestown GAA
Newcestown GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club based in the village of Newcestown in County Cork, Ireland. The club plays in the Carbery division of Cork GAA.-History:Founded in 1959, the club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009...
and went on to play Barryroe
Barryroe GAA
Barryoe GAA club is a Gaelic football and Hurling club in the parish of Barryroe in County Cork, Republic of Ireland. It draws its players from the villages of Courtmacsherry, Butlerstown, Lislevane and surrounding areas...
in the final of the West Cork Junior B Hurling Championship in atrocious weather conditions in a game which marked the first significant hurling win at junior level for the club. The coveted trophy in West Cork junior football ‘The Little Norah’ was finally captured in 1978 after many close and heartbreaking defeats during those preceding years and in particular 1959, 1960, 1968 and 1969. Having accounted for Carbery Rangers
Carbery Rangers
Carbery Rangers is a Gaelic football club in Rosscarbery in County Cork, Ireland.It plays in games organized by Cork county board. It is one of the oldest clubs in Cork, having been founded in 1887. It currently competes in the Cork Senior Football Championship, and in the West Cork or Carbery GAA...
in the final the team went on to win an epic county quarter final game with Kilmurry and narrowly lost out to eventual county champions Kildorrery in the semi-final which was played in Pairc Ui Choimh. In 1983 a second title was secured when Gabriel Rangers
Gabriel Rangers
Gabriel Rangers is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the villages of Schull and Ballydehob in County Cork, Ireland. The club fields team in both Gaelic football and hurling, though the latter is by far the weaker sport. The club is affiliated to Cork GAA and to Carbery divisional...
were defeated in the final. Again the team bowed out agonisingly at the semi-final stage to eventual county champions Donoughmore.
The junior A hurlers captured their first title in 1989 when landing the Flyer Nyhan trophy after defeating Newcestown in a marvellous final and as a bonus the league trophy was added later that year following a tremendous inter-divisional county campaign which just eluded them after a replay defeat by Clyda Rovers in the final. Success in top grade junior hurling returned in 1997 when Ballinascarthy overcame favourites Bandon
Bandon GAA
Bandon GAA is a Gaelic football and Hurling club based in Bandon in County Cork, Republic of Ireland.The club is affiliated with Carbery division of Cork....
and back to back titles were secured twelve months later against the same opposition. In the millennium year the feat was repeated after a replay win over Barryroe
Barryroe GAA
Barryoe GAA club is a Gaelic football and Hurling club in the parish of Barryroe in County Cork, Republic of Ireland. It draws its players from the villages of Courtmacsherry, Butlerstown, Lislevane and surrounding areas...
to make it three titles in four years and complete the most successful period of the adult club’s history. It should be noted also that in each of these years Ballinascarthy were defeated at the penultimate stage by the eventual Cork Junior Hurling Championship
Cork Junior Hurling Championship
The Cork Junior Hurling Championship is the third tier championship for hurling clubs in Cork. The winners of this championship compete in the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship in the following year. This championship is often considered the most difficult championship to win, since more teams...
winners. The club has been successful at minor and U21 level over the years winning a hurling and football double in 1985. The club’s first county title success was secured in 2004 when the minor hurlers brought home the Cork Minor B Hurling Championship
Cork Minor B Hurling Championship
The Cork Minor B Hurling Championship is a hurling competition for Gaelic Athletic Association players under the age of 18 in County Cork, Ireland. This is the third tier championship, as stronger clubs will compete in the Cork Minor A Hurling Championship or the Premier Cork Minor Hurling...
.
Honours
- Cork Junior Hurling ChampionshipCork Junior Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Junior Hurling Championship is the third tier championship for hurling clubs in Cork. The winners of this championship compete in the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship in the following year. This championship is often considered the most difficult championship to win, since more teams...
Runner-Up 1989 - Cork Under-21 B Hurling ChampionshipCork Under-21 B Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Under-21 B Hurling Championship is a hurling competition in County Cork, Ireland for players under the age of 21. Clubs affiliated to Cork board compete to win this championship. Seven of the eight of the divisions in Cork organize their own championship . The divisional winners compete...
Runners Up 2010 - Cork Minor B Hurling ChampionshipCork Minor B Hurling ChampionshipThe Cork Minor B Hurling Championship is a hurling competition for Gaelic Athletic Association players under the age of 18 in County Cork, Ireland. This is the third tier championship, as stronger clubs will compete in the Cork Minor A Hurling Championship or the Premier Cork Minor Hurling...
Winners 2004 Runners Up 1999 - West Cork Junior Football Championship Winners 1978, 1983 Runners-Up 1959, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1985, 1986, 1991
- West Cork Junior Hurling Championship Winners 1989, 1997, 1998, 2000 Runners-Up 1966, 1971, 2001
- West Cork Junior B Hurling Championship Winners 1964
- West Cork Junior B Football Championship Winners 1966
- West Cork Junior C Hurling Championship Runners-Up 1982
- West Cork Junior C Football Championship Runners-Up 1982, 1987, 1990
- West Cork Junior D Football Championship Winners 2005 Runners-Up 1998
- West Cork Minor B Hurling Championship Winners 1991 (as Pedlars Cross), 1999, 2001 Runners-Up 1984, 1990, 1998 (as Pedlars Cross), 2002, 2008
- West Cork Minor B Football Championship Runners-up 1977, 1978, 1982, 1992 (as Pedlars Cross), 2007
- West Cork Minor C Football Championship Runners Up 2005
- West Cork Under-21 A Hurling Championship Winners 1982 Runners-Up 1979, 1980
- West Cork Under-21 B Hurling Championship Winners 1986, 1989, 1993, 1998, 2010 Runners-Up 2008
- West Cork Under-21 B Football Championship Winners 1986 Runners-Up 1980, 1992, 2005
Notable players
- Teddy HollandTeddy HollandTeddy Holland is an Irish retired Gaelic football manager and former player. He played football with his local clubs Ballinascarthy and St. Finbarr's and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1969 until 1970...
- Jerry Ryan
- Denis O'SullivanDenis O'Sullivan (Gaelic footballer)Denis O'Sullivan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays Gaelic football with his local club Ballinascarthy and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2011.-References:...