Ballyea GAA

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Ballyea
Baile Aodh
Founded:1935
County: Clare
Colours:Black and Amber
Grounds:Ballyea GAA Grounds
Coordinates: 52°47′17.60″N9°01′39.01″W / 52.7882222°N 9.0275028°W / 52.7882222; -9.0275028
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Ballyea is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in the parish of Ballyea / Clarecastle in County Clare, Ireland founded in 1935.

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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]

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

Notable players

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References

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  3. "Kelly on fire as Sars left dazed by late surge". Irish Independent . 7 November 2016.
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  7. "Ballyea's village heroes can eye bigger prize". Irish Examiner . 21 November 2016.
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  14. "Dublin club Cuala claim All-Ireland Club hurling title with ease". Irish Examiner . 17 March 2017.
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  17. Brennan, Eoin (21 October 2018). "Devastating Ballyea finish snatches Clare hurling glory". RTÉ Sport.
  18. "Ballyea Stun Townies With Another Special Comeback". Irish Examiner . 23 October 2022.
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