Ballinascarthy prove size isn’t everything

The timing of the function to honour Ballinascarthy U14 footballers with the July Rebel Óg award could scarcely have been more apposite.

While it was the winning of the county Féile Peil title at B level in April, and subsequent performances at the national finals, which helped win the prize, the past week has also been very fruitful.

Overcoming Newcestown in the Rebel Óg West semi-final, last Sunday saw them beat Bantry Blues by 4-15 to 2-2 to add more silverware. Stephen O’Leary, chairman of the underage section (known as Pedlars’ Cross) believes the club’s small size is something it uses to its advantage.