There was a feast of football at Ballylanders on Saturday last, four games were played and it was a blustery day as the winds blew down between the mountain

13's league: Ballylanders 1 St Patrick's 0

This game was settled by the only goal 10 minutes into the second half, a goal scored by Callan Ensor after a mazy run through the middle; John Kirby, the visiting custodian, who had a fine game, saved the initial shot but the ball was bundled home at the second attempt. John Faust was elegant in attack for the winners and his brother Mark added sparkle when introduced. Jordan Sheehy, Patrick Kelly and keeper, Ian O Sullivan, were others to impress for Ballylanders. The Saints piled forward in the second half and the Trojan efforts of John Keogh, Dave Buckley and Morgan Higgins deserved an equalizer. But Ballylanders held on for a notable also victory. Ballylanders: Ian O Sullivan, Martin Frewen, Jordan Sheehy, Jack Fogarty, Patrick Kelly, David O Neill, Killian Meade, Ciaran Meade, John Faust, Christian Buckley, Callan Ensor, Mark Faust and Kieran Neau.

St Patrick's: John Kirby, Calvin Carroll, Neil Byrnes, Paul Kelly, Patrick Kiely, John Keogh, Eoin Carroll, Dave Buston, Patrick Kirby, Darren O Flaherty and Morgan Higgins 

Thanks for the chat John and all the mentors Justin, Christina, Tom and DJ who are doing tremendous work for the game in Ballylanders.

15's Ballylanders 2 Rathkeale 7

The scoreline would suggest a one sided encounter but this match remained competitive until the final 15 minutes when the home resistance dissipated and Rathkeale showed no mercy, firing home four late goals. Darren McCarthy beat the offside trap to open the scoring for the home side. Kevin Shanahan restored parity with an exquisite strike into the top corner. Ciaran Kelly put Bally back in front and their keeper, Terry Quish, made many fine saves to protect this lead. However, feature of the second half was a brilliant hattrick from the visitors Dylan Young one of which was a unstoppable thunderbolt from 35 yards, which would be worthy of many replays on match of the day. Gearoid Mulcaire netted twice and an energetic George Mulcahy completed the tally. Cathal Shanahan was stylish for Bally and was well supported by Leon Aylimer and Aaron Moore while Sylver Swzed and Seamus Kennedy were others to shine for the Sky blues.

Ballylanders: Terry Quish, Davy Noonan, Ciaran Kelly, Mike John Farrell, Leon Aylimer, Owen O Mahoney, Darren McCarthy, Cathal Shanahan, Aaron Noonan, Brian Moore, Jason Lane and Mark O Callaghan.

Rathkeale: Dylan Murphy, Jamie Tierney, Syler Swzed, Andrew White, Thomas Collins, Adrian Brennan, George Mulcahy, Gearoid Mulcaire, Dylan Young, Kevin Shanahan, Seamus Kennedy, Brendan Tierney and Dylan O Shea

11's league: Ballylanders 3 Castle United 0

This was a cracking game of football with great determination, skill and commitment from all the players in action. Brian Howard and Killian Meade scored for the homesters before Castle had settled. But the United were not deterred, regrouping to share the exchanges for much of the game before conceding a late goal. Patrick Shanahan was superb was the winners, Killian Meade, Ciaran Neau and Mikey Cleary were the pick of a fine Bally side. Even in defeat, Castle were very impressive, Jimmy Quilty and Declan Gilligan defended with passion, Cian O Connell and Shane O Sullivan were outstanding. But it was a most enjoyable, well contested game and selecting some players over others may be somewhat unfair as everyone gave of their best.

Ballylanders: Mark Faust, Brian Howard, Mikey Cleary, Edmond Noonan, Killian Meade, Daniel Blade, Danny Hayes, Patrick Shanahan, Thomas McDonnell, Shane O Donoghue, Ciaran Neau.

Castle United: John O Reilly, Declan Gilligan, Jimmy Quilty, Danny Moloney, Cian O Connell, Killian Byrnes, Shane O Sullivan, Ciaran Considine and Oisin O Callaghan

Well done to Croom Utd Under 14s who had an excellent 2-1 win over Tipperary opponents Templemore to safely advance to the next round of this prestigious competition.

Boys Under 10 Red

Galbally 1 Charleville A 3

Goals from Cian McNamara, Conor Reynolds and Ryan O’Callagahn gave the visitors a fine win with Michael McElligott netting a fine goal for Galbally.

Boys Under 10 Green

Castle Utd 0 St Patricks 0

The spoils were deservedly shared in this hard fought encounter.

Boys Under 10 White

Kilteely 0 Hospital 0

Both defences were on top throughout in this entertaining game.

Boys Under 12 First Div

Kilteely 1 Rathkeale 2

Eoghan O’Dea was on the mark for the home team but it was the Sky Blues who sealed the points with two well taken goals.

St Davids 2 Knocklong 1

Goals from Ben Quinn and Aaron Landers gave the Saints maximum points.

Boys Under 14 Premier

Charleville 0 Herbertstown 11

The Town were in control throughout and goals from David Hannon (3), Daniel Hurley (3), Andrew Kennedy, Muiris Rowsome, Ryan Mawdsley, Conor Phillips and Seamus Rainsford sealed an emphatic win.

Boys Under 14 First Div

Kilteely 5 Rathkeale 4

A cracking game of football with the home team coming out on top in a nine goal thriller. On the mark for the victors were Jamie McCarthy (2), Sean McCarthy (2) and Declan Kenny.

Girls Under 12 First Div

Castle Utd 0 Charleville 2

The Reds shaded this lively encounter with the all-important strikes coming from Fiona Nelligan and Emma Meade.

Croom Utd 0 Herbertstown 3

Goals from Ciara Clancy and Amy Thompson gave the Town a good win against a very promising Croom team.

Girls Under 12 Premier

Ballylanders 2 Kilmallock 2

Girls Under 14 Premier

Rathkeale 0 Charleville 0

Girls Under 16 League

Charleville 0 Murroe 1

This was a very exciting game with the result in the balance right up to the final minutes with the visitors bagging the all-important goal thanks to a clinical finish from Aisling Regan.

Ballylanders 0 Bruff Utd 6

The visitors were on top and strikes from Sarah Finn, Clodagh Kirby, Aoife Browne (2), Tara O’Leary and Maire Cronin sealed a fine away win.

Knocklong 1 Kilmallock 7

Goals from Shannon Lewis, Laura Fitzgerald, Kelly Walsh, Bronagh Mulcahy and Ceile Corbett, Shannon O’Gorman and Sorcha McCarthy secured maximum points for the hoops.

Holycross 2 Croom Utd 0

The Cross bagged all three points thanks to two super strikes from young Katie Meade with the second being a contender for goal of the season following a super volley into the roof of the net.

RESULTS AND SCORERS

Boys Results: To Tim Fitzgerald 087-2880824

Girls Results: To Joe McCormack 087-7505479

Clubs should ensure that results and goalscorers for all their games home and away should be texted to relevant number above immediately after each game. Please state age group and players christian and surname. Failure to comply will incur 10 euro fine per match.