HOW BALLYGIBLIN MADE IT TO CROKE PARK

Ballygiblin's first game on their path to the All-Ireland final, saw them line out in the JAHC against Killavullen.

A close encounter in Doneraile ensued and with Killavullen leading by a goal at half-time, two goals from Australia returnee, Mark Keane saw the team through on a final scoreline of 2-14 to 1-13.

Two injury time pointed frees by Darragh Flynn ensured a share of the spoils versus Fermoy in the second match, played in Kilworth. Behind 2-4 to 0-1 at the water break, Bally’ picked themselves up, showing great character and at full time, it was 2-10 to 0-16.

Ballygiblin easily accounted for Araglin in the final group game in Kildorrery under lights, victorious on a scoreline of 3-21 to 0-9.

It took extra time in the divisional quarter-final for an outcome versus Kilshannig. Played in poor conditions in Glanworth, the sides were level 0-7 each at half-time and were also deadlocked 0-10 each at full time. Outscoring their opponents by 5 points to 2, they progressed to the semi-final, 0-15 to 0-12.

Then in the JAHC semi-final, Ballygiblin finished well to account for Charleville in Mourneabbey under lights, by 1-14 to 0-15.

CLYDA DEFEATED IN NORTH CORK

Two second half goals by Sean O'Sullivan proved vital in overcoming Clyda Rovers in the North Cork final, Ballygiblin winning 2-12 to 0-10.

Ballygiblin received a bye to the county semi-final, where they faced Passage in Riverstown, winning 1-16 to 2-11, after 8 minutes of injury time were played.

COUNTY TITLE SECURED

Goals at vital stages by Mark Keane and Sean O'Sullivan saw Ballygiblin go on to claim the Cork county JAHC title, defeating Dromtarriffe in Páirc Uí Rinn 2-18 to 0-18.

MUNSTER TITLE

A much anticipated provincial final in Mallow with neighbours

Skeheenarinky followed in January, with Bally’ claiming the local bragging rights, winning the Munster title 2-14 to 1-9.

The All-Ireland club semi-final followed on Sunday, January 23rd when exiles Fullen Gaels were put to the sword in Portlaoise, by a rampant Ballygiblin, 4-20 to 0-12.

Roll on Mooncoin in Croke Park this Saturday, when Fionn Herlihy will proudly lead his charges onto the hallowed turf, for what we all hope will be a historic day for the region.