Ballymore crowned Kildare U12 champions after crazy 11-6 extra-time win
Ballymore grabbed a dramatic late equaliser to force extra-time in the U12 Boys Kildare Community Games final against Ardclough/Straffan
Ballymore were crowned U12 Boys Kildare Community Games champions after an incredible 11-6 extra-time win over Ardclough/Straffan. The thrilling county decider was played in Straffan AFC and it was the eventual winners who built up an early lead before being pegged back. Ardclough/Straffan then kicked on to carry a lead into the final seconds but Ballymore produced a heart-stopping equaliser to force extra time with the game now level at an eye-watering 6-6.
Ballymore were well on top after the 20 minutes of extra-time action following a nerve-shredding game to that point. The now county champions ran out 11-6 winners after a determined and dominant display in extra-time.
The 2026 champions are managed by former Clare hurler and All-Star Tony Griffin and his assistant Conor Cooke, a school pupil. The winning side called their victory a win for ‘Bollywood’ in a heart-warming nod to the portion of their squad who attend school in Hollywood and play alongside the Ballymore contingent.