 In December of the same year there is mention of a Ballysteen hurling team when they played Askeaton in Mr. T. Kelly's field in Askeaton.Askeaton defeated Ballysteen on the scoreline of Askeaton 1-4, Ballysteen 1 Goal in a match that the reporter referred to as a clean and thrilling display of scientific hurling.Askeaton and Ballysteen were still separate in 1929 when Askeaton defeated Ballysteen in a football friendly by 2-1 to 2 goals.