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Randal Óg Hurling & Football Club is formed
The decision to form the Randal Óg Club was made in 1953, after a lenghtly discussion over the previous winter months in the back kitchen of the local Post Office in Ballinacarriga. This Post Office, run by Janie Hayes, was situated right next to Ballinacarriga school.
Among the founding members were; 'Sparky' Woods, Mick O'Brien, Con Harrington, Donal Hayes, Ted Coakley and Willie Milner.
The name of the Club was easily chosen, taking it's name from the nearby 'Randal Óg' Hurley Castle. It is alleged that 'Sparky' Woods, who was a great admirer of Kerry's football achievements, got his way when choosing the Club colours and since then Randal Óg teams have lined out in the 'Green and Gold'.
Con Harrington was elected Chairman, whilst Donal Hayes was elected Secretary with Ted Coakley as Treasurer.
Randals' first playing field was at Inchafune. It was known as the 'Four Acre Meadow', owned by Pat Crowley. Prior to this, the 'Carraig Rua', owned by Brendan Crowley and Denis McCarthy's field below the creamery had been used for training sessions.
Randal Óg Club acquires a new playing field
A new era for the Randal Óg Club began in 1990 when one of it's long term objectives was achieved. After years of work and planning, the new Randal Óg playing field was finally ready for use. The first competitive game played on the new pitch was between Randal Óg and Donoughmore, in the inter-divisional hurling league.
The decision to acquire land for the development of a playing field with dressing rooms and other facilities, had been discussed and agreed at a well attended public meeting, organised by the Club, back in 1980.
At a subsequent meeting the Ballinacarriga and Lisbealad Community Association was established with the specific purpose of purchasing and developing a playing pitch for the area. The officers of the Association included:
Chairperson: Conor O'Driscoll, Vice-Chairman: Patsy McSweeney, Secretary: Michael Kehilly and Treasurer: Eileen Coakley.
Discussions on possible sites led to the present location being identified as the most suitable one for development. In 1985, the farm of Billy Hurley, Bunanumera, came on the market and with the help of local farmers who were also interested in the purchase, the site for the present pitch and surrounds were obtained. Site boundaries and purchase was