20/10/2026
U14 Div 2 North
Fenit B 2 - Ballyhar B 2
Our U14 B team travelled to take on Fenit today with just 11 players, who each put in a massive efforts for a share of the spoils.
Having lost to Fenit already this season, it was always going to be a tough task, and the home side started well. Our backline of Charlie, Eoghan, Shane and Jamie were strong in front of stand-in keeper Matthew Hickey who did very well. Despite the early Fenit pressure, it was Ballyhar who hit the front after 5 mins following great work down the right by Conor Ryan and Darren Foley, who got to the byline and crossed for Adam Dineen to finish it at the front post. 0-1
Fenit went on the offensive but Noah Finn was massive in the centre of the park along with a busy Dylan O'Sullivan, while Conor Ryan and Ethan O’Sullivan on the wings kept Fenit.on their toes. The constant pressure eventually paid dividends for the home side, after a host of chances and saves by Hickey. The sides went in even at the break. H/T 1-1
The game ebbed and flowed in the 2nd half, with our lads working their socks off to keep Fenit at bay while also offering a counter attacking threat. Then came a moment of brilliance by Noah Finn who won controlled a bad kick out right at midfield, drove forward past 2 defenders and rounded the keeper to score. 1-2 Ballyhar. Unfortunately due to injury, Ballyhar had to play the majority of the 2nd half with 10 men and dug in for a defensive stand. Fenit threw everything at us and the lads were a credit to themselves. Matthew Hickey pulled off some vital saves, with last ditch tackles and blocks a plenty. But the huge efforts took their toll, and with Fenit able to utilise their bench, they eventually broke through with 8 mins remaining hitting a fine strike just inside the box. 2-2 Ballyhar deserved something for their efforts and even tried to finish the game out with 11 as the injured player came back on. Thankfully they held on for a hard fought point. F/T 2-2
No way to pick a single performance, as the lads were an absolute credit. Super stuff all round. Thanks to Fenit for a sporting and competitive game.