The Carrick U-15s welcomed Ballina on Saturday for a challenge game in preparation for the upcoming cup competition next month.
Amazingly it was only the second home game for Carrick this season since beating Sligo in the league in September.
In a game played in perfect conditions, both sides played with positivity and attacked at every opportunity.
Carrick ran out 46-24 at the end of an entertaining game. The club wishes Ballina the best of luck in the cup.