Ballincollig GAA Club
Community · Sport · Tradition
Week 45 · Fri 6th November 2026
A Personal Thank You
I’ve had a few days to reflect on last Sunday in Clonmel and, while it wasn’t the ending we had all hoped for, more than anything I came away feeling immensely proud.
Proud of our players, proud of everyone involved with the team, and incredibly proud of our club.
The lads gave absolutely everything. It was a gutsy, honest performance and, although we came up just short on the day, nothing can take away from what this group has achieved this year.
At the start of the season, we had one clear goal: to bring senior hurling back to Ballincollig. You achieved it.
To every player, every member of the management team and everyone who worked behind the scenes, I want to personally say thank you. I know how much hard work, sacrifice and commitment went into this year. What you have achieved means an enormous amount to everyone associated with our club.
And to our supporters, you were simply incredible.
Standing in Clonmel and looking around at the huge Ballincollig support was a moment that will stay with me. Seeing so many familiar faces, families, friends, young and old, all there proudly supporting our lads reminded me of just how special this club is. I honestly couldn’t have been prouder to call myself a Ballincollig club man.
To everyone who travelled to Clonmel, and to everyone who supported this team throughout the year, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support means more than you realise, and you showed once again the strength, pride and spirit that exists within our club.
Our Munster journey may be over, but what this group achieved this year will not be forgotten. Senior hurling is back in Ballincollig. We did it together, and that is something we can all be very proud of.
Finally, on behalf of the club I want to wish the best of luck to all our teams in championship action this weekend. Every team represents all of us, and we’ll be proudly behind you every step of the way. One Club, together.
Thank you all.
Le meas
Tom Dorgan, Executive Chairman, Ballincollig GAA Club
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