“You can’t score a goal if you don’t take a shot.” Johan Cruijff
History
Our club was founded in Geraghty’s Pub on December 8, 1961.
Originally known as St Patrick’s FC, it was renamed as Ballina Town FC about six months later but is affectionately known to many locals as “The Town”.
The club colours have always been white with varying shades of blue.
Our home ground, Belleek Park, is perched on the edge of the River Moy and adjacent to the beautiful Belleek Woods and is comprised of three pitches and a spacious clubhouse.
Committee
Ballina Town FC’s committee meets weekly to discuss all aspects of the club’s operations and members are elected at the AGM.
The current committee is comprised of:
Chairperson – Simon Beale
Vice Chairperson – Conor Moore
Secretary – Mags McCafferty
Assistant Secretary – Lorraine Murphy
Treasurer – Jane O’Hora
Asst Treasurer – Brian Gillespie
PRO – Cormac O’Malley
Child Welfare Officer – Irene Tighe
Development and Coaching Officer – Aidan Cowan
Non-executive Registrar – Susan Finnerty
We are also proud to have Gerry Kenny as our Honorary President.
Facilities
Belleek Park boasts two grass pitches that are widely regarded as among the finest playing surfaces in Connacht.
The club also has an all-weather, flood-lit astro turf pitch which is available for hire.
The clubhouse itself is a modern, two-storey building that is comprised of four changing rooms, a referee’s room, an administration office, store rooms, lockers, a washroom and toilets on the ground floor and a spacious function/meeting room and a kitchen on the first floor.
Codes of Conduct
Ballina Town FC Risk AssessmentBallina Town is committed to giving all our players and members the very best chance to enjoy their football without pressure or interference of any kind. All members, players, supporters and parents/guardians are asked to adhere to our codes of conduct set out below
Ballina Town FC Players Parents Guardians code of conduct
Ballina Town FC Players code of conduct
Ballina Town FC Spectators code of conduct
Ballina Town FC Complaints ,Disciplinary, and Appeals Procedure
Ballina Town FC Coaches Code of Conduct
Ballina Town FC Recruitment Policy
Ballina Town FC Children’s officer
Ballina Town FC Data Protection and privacy policy
Ballina Town FC Players Social media policy
Ballina Town FC Football Administration Costs
Ballina Town FC Child Safeguarding statement
Ballina Town Child Safeguarding policy
Procedure for dealing with Child Abuse Concerns or Allegations
Ballina Town FC & FAI Concussion guidelines