Ballincollig's building blocks in place for a second season surge

Recruitment and investment on and off the pitch has Fiona Hayes side excited for the beginning of new AIL campaign

Sophomore surge: Ballincollig head coach Fiona Hayes has assembled a more experienced panel for the season ahead. Pic:INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Ballincollig RFC kick off their second season in the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division at Galwegians today (4:30pm) looking to progress from their debut campaign.

On an opening weekend rocked by the withdrawal of Malone on the eve of the competition that has reduced the AIL Women’s Division to nine teams, solid foundations are everything for those that remain and Ballincollig captain Clodagh Walsh is satisfied the Cork club are on an even keel.