ALLIANZ RACKARD LEAGUE ROINN A BOYS FOOTBALL
FINAL 2009
Gorey C.B.S. 7-7
Fethard 2-7
(Submitted by John Ormonde) The finals of this years Allianz
sponsored Rackard League boys football finals were played
at Wexford Park on Saturday 7th November. Proceedings
kicked off with holders Gorey C.B.S taking on last years
Roinn B winners Fethard. Playing with the aid of a strong
breeze Fethard got off the mark quickly when full forward
Richard Waters kicked a fine point. However they suffered a
major set back when Gorey midfielder Paul Murphy goaled
after the Fethard boys failed to clear the ball from a free
kick. Fethard responded admirably and scored the next four
points, three from Mikie Dwyer and one from Richard
Waters. Again lady luck appeared to conspire against them
when a ’45 taken by Paul Murphy deflected off a backs hand
and ended up in the back of the net. Although Fethard again
responded with a Joe Sutton point, the momentum was now
firmly with the holders and by half time they had added
another goal and two points to their tally, the goal coming
from Aodhan Doyle and points from Paul Murphy and Charlie
McGuckin, son of former Offaly hurling star Shane. This left
the scoreline at 3-2 to Gorey and 1-5 to Fethard at the
interval. Playing into the teeth of the strong breeze in the
second half it seemed unlikely that Fethard could make up
the deficit against such an experienced outfit, as Gorey. To
their credit they battled on gamely. Further points followed
from Charlie McGuckin Daniel Brennan and two from James
Lynch extended the lead. Mikie Dwyer responded with a
Fethard point. The Poulfur boys were then thrown a lifeline
when a Mikie Barden 45 somehow made its way to the back
of the Gorey net to leave just a goal between the sides 2-6
to 3-6. The champions responded to this set back in style.
They swept down the field and James Lynch drove an
excellent shot to the net. Two more Gorey gaols followed
from midfielder Daniel Brennan. The game was up for
Fethard and although Joe Sutton added another fine point,
Gorey finished up the scoring with a Charlie McGuckin point
and a James Lynch goal.It was an entertaining game where
the standard of football on show was extremely high,
despite the conditions. Best for a well trained Gorey C.B.S.
team were Daniel Sunderland, Gary Molloy, Killian Cushe,
Adam Dunbar, Paul Murphy, Daniel Brennan, James Lynch,
Charlie McGuckin. For a gallant Fethard team, Martin Doyle
Chris Molloy, Joe Sutton, James Sutton, Richard Waters, and
Mikey Dwyer had fine performances.
Gorey CBS: Bobby O’Sullivan, Jack Cullen, Daniel Sunderland, Killian
Cushe, Adam Dunbar, Gary Molloy, Seamus O’Donnell, Paul Murphy,
Daniel Brennan, James Lynch, Conor Levingston, Stephen Hempenstall,
Aodhán Doyle, Michael Quigley, Charlie McGuckin, Cillian Donohoe,
Michael Molloy, Oisín Hobbs, Cian Sheridan, Tiernan Doyle, Seán Kehoe,
Joseph Cousins, Dillon Kenny, Eric Doyle.
Fethard: Jack Costello, Killian Molloy, Martin Doyle, Colm
Ryan, Dubhan Tubritt, Christopher Molloy, James Dillon, Joe
Sutton, Mikie Dwyer, Mikie Barden, James Sutton, Peter
Waters, Brian Furlong, Richard Waters, Aaron O’Brien,
William Dwyer, Nathan Winters, Ethan Corrigan, Patrick
O’Regan.
TAGHMON TOPS IN ALLIANZ RACKARD LEAGUE 2009
Boys Football Roinn B Final 2009
(John Colloton Rackard League)
Taghmon 4-5 Adamstown 3-7 Sat. 7th November 2009
Teachers and underage coaches can be very proud of the rise and rise
of Taghmon’s Rackard League footballers. They now have progressed
from the third to top division in a few success laden seasons. Victory
after a hard fought encounter over a gallant Adamstown outfit in
Saturdays’ Roinn B decider places them in top flight football next
year. This was a really fabulous game where tigerish tackling, accurate
shooting and wonderful support play were the order of the day. The
neutrals heart would have to go out to Adamstown and their never say
die attitude but alas it was not to be their day. Ian Carthy gave
Taghmon the lead with a well struck 30 metre after two minutes and it
was a lead that they would refuse to relinquish. Shortly afterwards
Adamstown replied in excellent style as the brilliant ball carrying skills
of Liam Stafford and Bob Whitty resulted in J. P. Furlong firing low
with a thunderbolt that Steven O’ Gorman had no chance of saving.
Whitty and Taghmon’s dangerous full forward Conor Hogan
exchanged neat points before the cool and calm Barry Óg McGrath
slotted over two frees. Next it was the turn of Adamstown‘s centre
forward Harry Cosgrave to display his unnerving accuracy from the
placed ball. Johnny Murphy completed Taghmon’s first half haul with
a well taken point after great work by Stuart Murphy. Taghmon had
played well with a strong wind but had the fantastic first half save by
John Roche or the tenacious defending by the Adamstown rear guard
and Ronan Whelan been enough to keep the Newbawn, Raheen and
Adamstown unit in it ?.Half time score Taghmon 1-5 Adamstown 12. The second half was another competitive and hard fought affair.
Three fantastic goals by Taghmon coming from Ian Carthy after a
defence splitting solo run, the opportunistic Anthony Roche and a
fearsome shot from Hogan who was set up by Roche ultimately proved
to be Adamstown’s undoing. However, as the second half began it
looked as though Adamstown were going to make little of the underdog
tag. The mile a minute Daire Bolger fired over a good point which was
followed by two more from the ever reliable Cosgrave. Andrew French
struck the next blow with a sweet ground shot after a hectic goalmouth
scramble. The loss of Taghmon’s influential full back Luke Sinnott
through injury served merely to spur on his team mates as Adam
Winters dropped back and Shane Doyle came out to the middle third of
the field and collected ball after ball. Whitty popped over another fine
point and a great goal by Seán Barden was just reward for his
continuous hard work and driving forward. Now the hearts began to
rattle inside our chests as the final minutes approached. At the very
death Adamstown were awarded a 20 m free and an absolute bullet
from Whitty just skimmed over the crossbar to the relief of the
Taghmon supporters . So its Roinn A for Taghmon next year and a
hugely bright future for Ross District football if these two fine teams
are anything to go by! Final score Taghmon 4-5 Adamstown 37. Taghmon: Stephen O’Gorman Anthony Cody Luke Sinnott Stephen
O’Keeffe Daniel Furlong Adam Winters Darren Hayden Ian Carthy
Eoin Banville Stuart Murphy Barry Óg McGrath, Johnny Murphy
Anthony Roche Conor Hogan Shane Doyle. Subs: Anthony Doyle for
Sinnott( inj) also Seán O’Keeffe. David O’Keeffe, Danny Winters. Eoin
McGee, Alex Gondard, Jack Banville, Owen McLoughlin Shane Lacey,
Darragh Winters, James Hanley, Pete Murphy, James Hartigan, Luke
Boylan ,Thomas Banville. Adamstown : John Roche, Daniel Doyle,
Kevin Delaney, Andrew Thorpe, Evan Murphy, Seán Barden, Patrick
Hickey, Liam Stafford, Bob Whitty, Daire Bolger, Harry Cosgrave,
Ronan Whelan, Andrew French, J.P.Furlong, Jack Power. Subs: Dean
Wickham for French, also Ryan Carthy, Michael O’ Reilly, Conor
O’Gorman, Ethan Delaney, Joe Mooney.
ALLIANZ RACKARD LEAGUE ROINN B BOYS FOOTBALL
FINAL 2009
Roinn C Final
Cushinstown 5-10
Oylegate 4-1 History was certain to be
made in this years Roinn C. Allianz sponsored boys final as neither of the
two teams had ever previously won a Rackard League football title.
Oylegate elected to play with the aid of a strong breeze in the first half
and really needed to make this advantage count. Unfortunately for them,
it was 15 min into the game before they settled and played the kind of
football they are capable of. Cushinstown on the other hand got straight
into their stride and raced into a five point lead. Patrick Murphy opened
the scoring with a pointed free and five minutes later the same player
goaled. Full forward Adam Delaney then added another point. Seamus
Casey got Oylegate off the mark with a point midway through the half.
Patrick Murphy added another fine point leaving Oylegate with and awful
lot to do, even at that early stage. They were sparked into action by a
Conor Doyle goal, followed quickly by a goal from Damien Reck free
kick. Oylegate now were piling on the pressure, hoping to build up a lead
before half time. Another major from Seamus Casey extended their
advantage to four points. Crucially however Cushinstown scored three
successive points before the break, two from midfielder Jason Dunne and
one from his partner Robert Kehoe to reduce the deficit to one point. It
seemed unlikely that this lead would be enough for Oylegate having
played with the wind and so it transpired. In the second half Cushinstown
simply took over the game. They dominated possession and added four
goals and four points to their scoreline. The goals came from Robert
Kehoe, substitute Corey Bolger, Jason Dunne, and Enda Kelly with
points from Patrick Murphy Adam Delaney, Robert Kehoe and Enda
Kelly. To their credit Oylegate never gave up and were eventually
rewarded for their efforts with the last score of the game an Evan Kelly
goal. On the day Cushinstown were just a little bigger and stronger, but
credit to both sides for winning their respective districts, and
congratulations to Cushinstown who added this football title to the
hurling Roinn C crown won before the summer holidays. Cushinstown:
Fiona Slattery, Liam O’Shea, Aaron Ryan, Ricky McGrath, Kieran Kelly,
Bryan Cody, Eric Cummins, Jason Dunne, Robert Kehoe, Eoin Porter,
Patrick Murphy, Enda Kelly, Thomas Murphy, Adam Delaney, Seamus
Power, Corey Bolger, Mark Tobin, John Cullen, Euan Hayden, Nicholas
King, Jack McGrath, David Thorpe, Dylan Ryan, Dean Hendrick, John
O’Keeffe, Kevin Doyle, Nathan Rowe, Shane O’Connor, Evin
Murphy. Oylegate: Pierce Murphy, Seán Dempsey, Michael Reck, Adam
Shanahan, Mike Kelly, Damien Reck, Jack Ryan, Ciarán Lambert, Shane
Reck, Liam Stamp, Steven Ring, Evan Kelly, Seamus Casey, John Nolan,
Conor Doyle, Seán Kenny, Tommy O’Rourke, Cormac Quirke, Danny
Ryan, Mark Doyle, Richard Kelly, Eoghan O’Brien, Jack Reck, Ryan
Hill, David Mulligan, Conor Nolan, Tomás Cosgrave, Kevin Cosgrave.
ALLIANZ ROINN A
GIRLS FOOTBALL FINAL 2009
GLYNN 1-13
PIERCESTOWN 4-1
This Allianz Roinn A final was a real rollercoaster of a game. A
barnstorming second half comeback by holders Piercestown almost
caught Glynn, who had dominated the first half, but the Glynn girls
held on to capture their first ever Allianz Roinn A title.
Glynn were quickly into their stride and this early pressure yielded the
first score of the game with a Chloe Cashe point from a 45. Piercestown,
the holders, were slow to settle and were under severe pressure from the
attacking play of Glynn. The hugely impressive Aisling Whelan was a
constant threat to the Piercestown rearguard with her incisive, darting
runs. Indeed the first quarter developed into an Aisling Whelan
exhibition as she reeled off five points from play from various angles
and distances. She was well supported during this period by Laura
Dempsey and Sadhbh O’Flaherty whose intelligent play created many
of Aisling’s opportunities. The fact that Piercestown didn’t concede a
goal can be attributed to some excellent play from the full back line
superbly marshalled by Lauren Carthy. Piercestown did have their
chances but time and again their final shot was off target. Indeed only
for an instinctive reaction save from Aoife O’Neill, Melissa Redmond
would have bagged the first goal of the game. However a further brace
of Aisling Whelan points sent Glynn in with a commanding eight point
lead and left Piercestown ruing their missed chances.
However the second half proved to be a completely different story.
Right from the throw in Piercestown broke downfield and Jacqueline
Breslin finished off a fine move to the net to bring Piercestown back
with a bang. Aisling Whelan replied instantly for Glynn with another
minor but this was cancelled out when Orla Barrett reacted quickest to
the breaking ball to fire over for the Murrintown girls. Sadhbh
O’Flaherty tagged another minor before Piercestown’s Jacqueline
Breslin struck for her second major from close range to make it 0-10 to
2-1 with fifteen minutes left. Glynn, to their credit, didn’t panic and
kept their shape and kept playing good football. They were rewarded
when Nicola McDonald broke through the Piercestown defence and
goaled despite the best efforts Stephanie Murphy.
With five minutes remaining Piercestown moved full back Lauren
Carthy up front and they didn’t have to wait long for the move to pay
dividends as she powered through the Glynn defence and crashed the
ball to the net. Nicola McDonald and Sadhbh O’Flaherty steadied
Glynn nerves with two quick fire points making it 1-12 to 3-1. However
Piercestown showed why they were champions last year and have come
through play- offs and extra time this year as they came with another
late surge. Laura Carthy collected a dangerous Eimear Doherty free
and smashed the ball to the net to make it 1-12 to 4-1 entering injury
time. However this was to be Glynn’s night and it was only fitting that
Aisling Whelan should round off a superb individual and team display
by firing over the last point with the final kick of the game.
For Piercestown, who showed great character through their comeback,
Lauren Carthy, Eimear Doherty, Lauren Swan and Jacqueline Breslin
were outstanding while Glynn had star performers in Roisin
Cooney,Chloe Cashe, Laura Dempsey, Sadhbh O’Flaherty, Nicola
McDonald and Aisling Whelan.
Glynn - Aoife O’Neill, Heather McGrath, Aisling Maher, Roisin
Cooney, Katie Doyle,Darerca Crosbie, Chloe Cashe, Laura Dempsey,
Sadhbh o’Flaherty, Aisling Whelan, Courtney Carley, Nicola
Mcdonald, Jessie Morrissey. Also Emma Kiely, Rebecca Crean, Louise
Kehoe, Rebecca Rowe, Sinead Prunty, Eimear Gilhooly, Stephanie
Nolan, Carly Walsh, Ciara Kavanagh, Sarah Sweetman, Ciara Doyle,
Ciara McCormack, Sarah Morris, Jamie Lee Dempsey, Ruth Cowman,
Hazel Kennedy, Katie Connick, Katie Dempsey and Hannah Arthurs.
Piercestown - Stephanie Murphy, Lucy McGuinness, Lauren Carthy,
Catriona Sinnott, Rachel Cantwell, Aine Ennis, Eimear Doherty, Laura
Doyle, Lauren Swan, Lauren Kavanagh, Mellisa Redmond, Jacqueline
Breslin, Becky Harpur. Also Rachel Rowe, Aoife O’Keeffe, Emma
Murphy, Orla Barrett, Ava Brennan, Kate Culleton, Anna Coleir,
Bridin Culleton, Emma Freeney, Niamg Alouf, Sorya James, Sarah
O’Connor, Sarah Goff, Meabh Lane, Kayleigh Walsh, Gemma Cousins,
Megan Corish. Referee: Denis Nolan
The Rackard League would like to thank Taghmon /Camross GAA
Club for making their fantastic facilities available on the night and for
all the club members who helped with car parking ensuring that the
three finals ran so smoothly.
ALLIANZ ROINN B
GIRLS FOOTBALL FINAL 2009
TINTERN 5-4
RAMSGRANGE 2-2
Tintern overcame the disappointment of losing last years final to claim
their second ever Allianz Roinn C title with a storming second half
display to see off a skilful Ramsgrange side in the second of the evenings
finals in Taghmon on Thursday last.
There was very little between the sides in the opening half as both teams
settled well. Shannon Doyle opened the scoring for Tintern with a fine
right footed effort. Ramsgrange replied instantly when Joanne Dillon’s
long range effort skidded past Katie Stafford with five minutes gone.
Tintern continued to press forward and were rewarded when Muireann
Kehoe reacted quickest to the breaking ball from Danielle Odham’s
free kick to make it 1-1 to 1-0 with ten minutes gone. The slippery
conditions were making it difficult for defenders and this worked to
Ramsgrange’s advantage when Lydia Hickey’s dangerous free kick
squirmed its way through a forest of players and into the net to again
put Ramsgrange into the lead. Ciara Ryan and Lydia Hickey swapped
points before Laura Egan latched onto a loose ball and finished to the
net to send Tintern back into the lead. Lydia Hickey then tied the scores
with a pointed free. Tintern however were creating more chances and
only for two excellent saves from Shauna Foley they would have been
ahead at half time.
Tintern stepped up the pace in the second half and took the lead with a
fine Laura Egan point after a flowing move. This was quickly followed
by a stunning goal when Laura Egan broke through the Ramsgrange
defence and rifled an unstoppable shot to the roof of the net. Tintern
were very much on top but it is to Ramsgrange defence’s credit that
Tintern did not increase their lead time and again Emily Kehoe and
Fiona Mowatt clearing the danger. Tintern eventually broke down the
stubborn Ramsgrange rearguard when the impressive Ellie Sheehan
burst upfield and fired over. Tintern struck for the decisive score when
Michelle Ryan finished to the net after a dazzling solo run. Tintern’s
dominance of the second half was underlined when Ciara Ryan’s 45
found its way to the net through a crowded goalmouth with time almost
up.
Ramsgrange battled hard throughout and were well served by Shauna
Foley, Emily Kehoe, Fiona Mowatt, Eimear Lyons, Joanne Dillon and
Lydia Hickey while Tintern had match winners in Annastasia Breen,
Ellie Sheehan, Ciara Ryan, Michelle Ryan, Laura Egan and Niamh
Foran. A jubilant Shannon Doyle received the Allianz Roinn C Cup
from Jim Dempsey of the Rackard League.
Tintern- Katie Stafford, Caoimhe Power, Annstasia Breen, Sinead
Egan, Valerie Stafford, Ellie Sheehan, Ciara Ryan, Michelle Ryan,
Ciara Ryan, Michelle Ryan, Eimear Kinsella, Shannon Doyle,
Muireann Kehoe, Lauren Egan, Niamh Foran. Also Leanne Rossiter,
Kerri Somers, Elishka Barnes, Roisin Power.
Ramsgrange- Shauna Foley, Chloe Foley, Emily Kehoe, Fiona Mowatt,
Laura Waters, Eimear Lyons, Danielle Odham, Joanne
Dillon,Aoibheann Ryan, Lydia Hickey, Megan Walsh, Jane Ryan,
Maguerite Foley. Also Hayley Bawden, Hayleigh Drought, Ali Staats,
Rebecca Ryan, Amy O’Grady, Emily Dunden, Amy Myler. Referee
Ger O’Reilly
ALLIANZ GIRLS FOOTBALL
ROINN C
RACKARD LEAGUE FINAL 2009
HORESWOOD 1-11
MERCY WEXFORD 2-3
Horeswood, who captured the Roinn C title in 2007, continued their
impressive rise through the grades when they overcame the determined
challenge of first time finalists Mercy Wexford to claim the Allianz
Roinn B title.
In the first of the evenings finals Horeswood applied the early pressure
and opened the scoring with a pointed free from Sinead Ryan after she
had been fouled herself. Horeswood were quick to settle and Sinead
Ryan added another point after a flowing move. The Mercy opened
their account when Lauren Breun and Elizabeth Connors combined
well and Elizabeth found the net with a sweet shot from close range to
make it 1-0 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter. Sinead Ryan , with a
long range point, responded well for Horeswood to level the scores. The
Mercy edged ahead again with a pointed free from Niamh Walsh.
However Horeswood dominated the closing minutes of the half with a
succession of fine points from Niamh Mernagh, Hazel Murphy and
Sinead Ryan to give them an interval lead of 1-1 to 0-6.
Horeswood struck early in the new half when the influential Sinead
Ryan rattled the net from the edge of the square. The Mercy bounced
straight back with a goal from Niamh Walsh whose shot skidded past
Aine Cashin in the Horeswood goal. Both teams were playing well at
this stage and the ball was being worked up the field intelligently.
Sinead Ryan and Sadhbh Whitty swapped points to make it 1-7 to 2-2.
However as the game entered the final quarter Horewood’s impressive
trio of Niamh Mernagh, Hazel Murphy and Sinead Ryan became more
prominent and Horeswood put the Mercy defence under increasing
pressure. The Ross District girls worked a short free kick to Niamh
Mernagh and she shot over from the tightest of angles. This was
followed by a brace of Sinead Ryan minors before a Niamh Mernagh
piledriver was tipped over by Elisa Valadez in the Mercy goal to make
it 1-11 to2-2. In fairness to the Mercy girls they kept trying to the very
end and were rewarded with a fine Niamh Walsh point on the stroke of
full time. The Mercy were well served on the day by Eliza Valadez,
Trudy Downey, Niamh Buckley, Laura Bruen, Elizabeth Connors and
Niamh Walsh while Horewood had star performers in Lucille
Prendergast, Tara Rowe, Niamh Mernagh, Hazel Murphy and Sinead
Ryan.
Horeswood- Aine Cashin, Oonagh Bowe, Lucille Prendergast, Sophie
Becker, Tara Rowe, Marie Cummins, Niamh Mernagh, Hazel Murphy,
Grainne Ryan, Sinead Ryan, Niamh Doyle, Chloe Banville, Keely
Murphy. Also Sophie Cairns, Ciara Kent, Jane Cummins, Megan
Byrne, Ella O’Donovan, Emma Caulfield, Susan Coyne, Laura Kenny,
Coleen Ryan Power, Megan Ryan Power, Ellen Whelan, Kate Doyle.
Mercy- Elisa Valadez, Sadhbh Whitty, Emily Long, Lena Browne,
Sarah Murphy, Niamh Buckley, Aoife Kelly, Elizabeth Connors, Trudy
Downey, Hayley Roche, Hazel Deverux, Bronwyn Murphy, Niamh
Walsh, Ciara Cullinane, Christine Butler, Eimear Buckley, Clara
O’Doherty, Laura Breun, Caoimhe O’Keeffe, Chloe Keeling, Rebecca
O’Leary, Emma Murphy, Ciara Cantwell, Shannon Carthy, Amy Ryan,
Jemma Wilders, Gemma Malone, Casey Roche, Erin Deverux.
Referee Lar Doyle.
Allianz I.N.T.O. Mini-Sevens
Finals 2009
Boys Football - Gorey C.B.S. 3-06
Taghmon 2-06
The Allianz sponsored mini-sevens boy’s football final was held in
Wexford Park on Tuesday last 12th May. Gorey who were aiming to win
the first leg of a football/hurling sevens double against a fancied
Taghmon outfit, got off to a tremendous start racing into a six point lead.
Points from Paul Murphy, Conor Levingston and a goal and a point from
the talented Eoin McGuckin put them into the driving seat. To their credit
Taghmon responded brilliantly and by half time they had levelled
matters. A Stephen O’Gorman point was followed by a well taken goal
by Aodhan Doyle. Conor Levingston pointed again for Gorey but 3
unanswered Taghmon points from Ian Carthy (2) and Aodhan Doyle left
the sides at 1-4 a piece at the interval. The second period was full of
drama as the tie ebbed and flowed one way and then the other. An Ian
Carthy pointed free gave Taghmon the lead for the first time. Gorey
responded with a goal from Aodhan Doyle. However a goal and a point
from Ian Carthy and Stephen O’Gorman respectively seemed to have won
the match for Taghmon. With time running out Eoin McGuckin goaled to
retake the lead for Gorey and a Kevin Harrington pointed sealed their
victory on a 3-6 to 2-6 scoreline. Great credit is due to both sets of
players for the tremendous skill and determination shown, and to their
teachers for having the teams so well prepared.
Gorey CBS: Darragh Bellanova, Gary Molloy, Ben Egan, Paul Murphy,
Kevin Harrington, Conor Levingston, Aodhán Doyle, Eoin McGuckin,
Daniel Brennan, Ryan Cullen.
Taghmon: Jack Dunne, Noel Dunne, Declan Carroll, Ian Carthy, Stephen
Stafford, Stephen O’Gorman, James Jordan, Barry Óg McGrath, Adam
Winters, Luke Sinnott.
Girls Football
Clongeen 3-02
Ballygarrett 1-03
Clongeen N.S. took on Ballygarrett in this year Allianz sponsored
INTO/GAA mini-sevens girls’ football final in Wexford Park on Tuesday
12th May. A Katie Doyle goal gave Ballaygarrett the perfect start and with
Roisin O’Connor and Tara Doyle dominating at midfield, they had the better
of the early exchanges. Roisin Timmons scored a nice point midway
through the half to extend their lead. Some good goalkeeping by Geraldine
Curtis kept Clongeen in touch and by half time they had reduced their
arrears to two points thanks to fine scores from Sarah Farrell and Chloe Fox.
The game turned dramatically in the first two minutes of the second period
during which the excellent Chloe Fox bagged three goals in quick fire
succession, to give Clongeen a commanding lead they were never to
relinquish. Ballygarrett were visibly rattled but to their credit they pushed
hard to get back into the game. Katie Doyle and Roisin O’Connor pointed,
but sterling defensive work by Sarah Murphy, Amy Buttler and Sarah
Farrell meant Ballygarrett never got the goal they desperately needed.
Clongeen held on to win by 3-2 to 1-3, and received the mini-sevens cup
from Rackard League Treasurer John Brennan.
Clongeen: Geraldine Curtis, Sarah Murphy, Amy Butler, Sarah Farrell,
Chloe Fox, Bernie White, Róisín Murphy, Paula Kehoe, Jennifer Bohanna,
Anita Kehoe
Ballygarrett: Dawn Freegrove, Erica Whittaker, Shauna Lawless, Tara
Doyle, Róisín O’Connor, Elaine Hall, Katie Doyle, Róisín Timmons,
Maireád Cunningham, Kellie Doyle
The saying “goals win matches” certainly proved true in the Allianz
INTO/GAA Mini 7’s Camogie final in Wexford Park on Thurs evening
14tth May
Camogie - Monageer 4-0
Glynn 0-05
This was a very entertaining match between Monageer and Glynn.
It was Glynn who exerted great pressure in the first half with Tara O’ Brien
and Sophie Meehan showing great skill in free-taking and side-line cuts.
Monageer were working hard in defence all through this first half and the
forwards had very few opportunities to score but they capitalised on the one
good chance they had with Cait Sinnott finding the back of the net after
seven mins.
Tara O’ Brien was Glynn’s scorer in the first half with some fine scores
from frees and play, leaving the half time score Monageer 1-0 to Glynn 0-3.
Tara O’Brien added to her scoring in the second half with a well taken point.
However a great free by Eimear Mc Cabe was excellently saved by Chloe
Cashe in the Glynn goal only to be finished to the back of the net by
Monageer’s Deirdre Kehoe. Eimear Mc Govern and Emma Walsh did some
great solo-runs down the field, only to be stopped in their tracks by Roisin
Kehoe, who worked tirelessly throughout. A great ball from Emma Walsh
was superbly caught in the hand by Aisling Whelan but again the Monageer
defence were tremendous . Aisling Whelan and Laura Dempsey tried hard
but each time were blocked by this wonderful Monageer defence. Monageer
goalie Orla Redmond had some fantastic puckouts and this together with
fine clearances from Roisin Fenlon gave forwards some great chances.
Siobhan Donoghue who worked hard in the forward line was replaced by
Sinead Gahan mid-way into the second half. Meanwhile the injured Sophie
Meehan was replaced by Glynns Aoife O’ Neill. Sinead Gahan exerted
great pressure on the Glynn goalie from the time she was introduced.
A great shot by Deirdre Kehoe was finished to the net by super-sub Sinead
Gahan leaving the score at 3-0 to 0-4 with only one minute remaining.
Tara O’Brien again scored from a free for Glynn before Sinead Gahan
received a fine pass from Roisin Kehoe and scored her second goal for
Monageer.
This was a very entertaining match with fine performance from both sides.
Following the match Monageer Captain, Roisin Kehoe was presented with
the new Eimear Gahan memorial cup. The previous Eimear Gahan
memorial cup was retired last year when Monageer again were champions.
It is very fitting that Monageer were the first winners of both Eimear Gahan
memorial cups in 1991 and 2009. Thanks to the Gahan family for
presenting this cup to the Rackard League.
Monageer: Orla Redmond, Roisin Fenlon, Eimear Mc Cabe, Cait Sinnott,
Roisin Kehoe, Deirdre Kehoe, Siobhan Donoghue, Sinead Gahan, Tara O’
Brien.
Glynn: Chloe Cashe, Eimear Mc Govern, Emma Walsh, Tara O’ Brien,
Sophie Meehan, Aisling Whelan, Laura Dempsey, Aoife O’ Neill, Carley
Walsh, Ruth Cowman.
Hurling – Murrintown 3-06
Gorey 3-05
The Boys of Murrintown and Gorey CBS served up a fantastic game of
hurling in the Allianz INTO GAA mini sevens on Thursday evening 14th
May in Wexford park. This was exciting right to the final whistle and
winners only emerged after extra time was played.
It was Murrintown who got off to a strong start with a number of chances.
Darren Codd was unlucky to see his shot go wide after two minutes but
shortly after Jake Firman put pressure on Darragh Bellanova who had many
saves in the Gorey goal but finally the sliotar slipped through his fingers to
the back of the net.
Gorey immediately were on the attack and opened their scoring with a fine
Aodhan Doyle point. Aaron Maddock pointed a free for Murrintown before
Conor Levingstone who had been denied by Murrintown’s Philip Mc
Dermott on three occasions finally scored a great goal. Kevin Harrington
was also denied a goal by Philip Mc Dermott. Again Aaron Maddock
pointed a free to leave the half time score at Murrintown 1-2 Gorey 1-1.
Murrintown were first off the mark in the second half with Darragh Kenny
receiving a fine pass from Aaron Maddock and finishing with a great goal.
Gorey now showed that they were not going to give up easily and had a
number of chances with Conor Levingstone unlucky not to find the net
again. Cian Ryan and Jake Firman were great in defence for Murrintown.
Ben Egan pointed a fine free before Conor Levinstone had another attempt
at goal and equalised the match. Gary Molloy came onto Gorey team in
place of Kevin Harrington. Paul Murphy put the Gorey boys ahead with just
three minutes remaining but great work from Darren Codd and Jake Firman
ensured the match would go to extra time.
It was Gorey who looked stronger in the first half of extra time and Aodhan
Doyle found the net after just one minute. Jake Firman replied with another
goal immediately following a fantastic shot from way out the field. Thanks
to a Ben Egan 65, Gorey led by the minimum at half time.
Gorey were extremely unlucky not to get a goal again before half time with
a fine pass from Paul Murphy resulting in a shot from Aodhan Doyle hitting
the crossbar.
Gorey did find the equaliser with a Paul Murphy point but with less than a
minute remaining Jake Firman managed to put Murrintown ahead.
It was Philip Mc Dermott who saved the day for Murrintown saving a great
shot from Aodhan Doyle on the goal-line to deny Gorey CBS victory.
This was a fantastic display of hurling with wonderful displays from all
players on both teams. It was heartbreaking for Gorey who played their
hearts out throughout. Well done to the boys of Murrintown on this victory.
Both teams received their medals from Jim Dempsey and Eamonn Barrett
of Rackard League.
It was fitting that Murrintown won the first mini sevens in 1988 and now
have won the 2009 mini sevens which is the last one in its current format.
Murrintown: Philip Mc Dermott, Jake Firman, Cian Ryan, Darren Codd,
Aaron Maddock , Nicky Greene, Darragh Kenny, Kyle Firman, Roy Nunn,
Ciaran O’ Gorman
Gorey CBS: Darragh Bellanova, Ben Egan, Paul Murphy, Daniel
Sunderland, Conor Levingstone, Aodhan Doyle, Kevin Harrington, Gary
Molloy, Eoin Mc Guckin, Adam Dunbar.
Murrintown National School "Sevens" Hurling Co Winners
2009
Back L to R: Kevin Waters (Principal), Nicky Greene, Ciarán O'Gorman,
Roy Runn, Aaron Maddock, Johnny Murphy(Teacher)
Front L to R: Darragh Kenny, Kyle Firman, Jake Firman (Capt.), Philip
McDermott, Cian Ryan, Darren Codd
Boys Rackard League Hurling Roinn C Final
Rathgarogue/Cushinstown 2-08 Oylegate/Glenbrien 3-04
On Friday June 19th last Cushinstown achieved an historic first Rackard
League title after an epic encounter against Enniscorthy District champions
Oylegate. Passion, determination and an abundance of skill were on offer in
an evenly matched and sporting duel in perfect conditions at Wexford Park.
The opening minutes were tense with Cushinstown’s full forward Adam
Delaney narrowly spurning a goal opportunity. Five minutes in
Cushintown’s no. 9 Robert Kehoe had a long drive trickle to back of the net
to open the score. Two minutes later Oylegate almost replied, centre back
Eamon Hogan driving a long range free narrowly wide. Cushinstown
increase their lead on eight minutes when centre back Corey Bolger tapped
over a free earned after a goal mouth scramble. Oylegate missed a ’65
before a beautiful groundstroke from Cushinstown wing forward Brian
Cody put them 1-2 to 0-0 ahead. In the space of a minute both keepers, Kyle
Murphy and Adam Casey made terrific stops while Cushinstown’s Kehoe
kicked wide.
Thus begin a period of Oylegate dominance beginning with a pointed free
from Hogan after the impressive midfielder Seamus Casey was fouled. A
minute later Oylegate corner forward Niall Kinsella-Shiggins went close
with a goal chance before Hogan added the resulting ’65. Full forward Eddie
Mernagh tapped over moments later.
Cushinstown regrouped minutes before half time and finished the stronger
side thanks to two well taken points from midfielder Dylan Bookle. Half
time read Cushinstown 1-4 Oylegate 0-3.
The opening minutes of the second half witnessed Cushinstown pressure
with no. 7 Patrick Murphy and Bolger going close but excellent clearances
from Oylegate full back Michael Reck and tidy hooking from No. 7 Ciarán
Hourihane kept them at bay. Three minutes in, Casey goaled for Oylegate.
Bookle pointed for Cushinstown a minute later and Cushinstown no. 10
Brian Cody was unfortunate to see a stinging drive crash against the
crossbar.
Oylegate’s Kinsella-Shiggins went close before Hogan scored arguably the
point of the day, a curling shot from near the stand side. On 41 minutes
Cushinstown replied when Bolger went for goal and scored from a free,
earned after excellent harrying of the keeper from sub Enda Kelly. Oylegate
responded immediately when corner forward Barry Dunne flicked a
speculative lob to the corner of the net. One minute later Casey added
another after a nimble side step and turn before driving high to the corner. A
point from Cushinstown’s Jason Dunne left them trailing by one point with
three minutes remaining.
In the final minutes a foul on Cushinstown sub Eoin Porter allowed Bolger
to score and Dunne added the winning point to leave the final score
Cushinstown 2-08 Oylegate 3-04.
Cushinstown: Kyle Murphy, Aidan O’ Sullivan-Ryan, Peter Asple, Patrick
Doyle, Tommy Turner, Corey Bolger, Patrick Murphy, Dylan Bookle,
Robert Kehoe, Bryan Cody, Ritchie Kinsella, Jason Dunne, Barry Kelly,
Adam Delaney.Subs; Jack McGrath, David Bolger, Ian Kennedy, Thomas
Murphy, Eoin Porter, Enda Kelly, Aadron Ryan, Fionn Slattery, Charlie
Murphy, Geln Keevey
Oylegate: Adam Casey, Michael Reck, Ciarán O’ Brien, Damien
Reck, Ciarán Lambert, Eamon Hogan, Ciarán Hourihane, Seamus Casey,
Jack Byrne, Shane Reck, Conor Hill, Stephen Ring, Niall Kinsella-Shiggins,
E. Mernagh Bary Dunne. Subs: Brendan Kavanagh, Joseph Kelly, Shane
O'Connor, Dermot McNulty, Conor Doyle, Seán Dempsey, Liam Stamp, Joe
Foley, Evan Kelly, Richard Kelly, Adam Shanahan John Brennan (Rackard
League)
Allianz Rackard league Roinn C Camogie Final
Kilmuckridge 2-3 Fethard 0-0
Last years beaten finalists Kilmuckridge met Fethard in this years Allianz
sponsored Rackard League Roinn C camogie final at Wexford park on
Friday last. Great credit is due to Fethard N.S. who have only recently
entered the camogie competition. However on this occasion Kilmuckridge
proved to be just too strong. The Alley girls dominated the first half and by
the interval led by seven points courtesy of a Georgia Warren goal, and a
goal and a point from the excellent Sophie Donnelly. Fethard to their credit
never gave up and Stephanie Foley, Rose Wallace and Cora Cullen in
particular played extremely well. The goal they so badly needed to re-ignite
their challenge never materialised however due mainly to good goalkeeping
by Rachel O'Leary and an outstanding defence display from Sorcha Foley.
Sophie Donnelly added two further points to give Kilmuckridge the victory
and the Rackard cup which was presented by a delighted Maria Butler
Kilmuckridge: Rachel O’Leary, Shannon McCormick, Niamh Burke,
Aisling Lyons, Sorcha Foley, Shauna Walsh, Chloe Breen-Kavanagh,
Georgia Warren, Sophie Donnelly, Annie Dempsey, Katie Curran,
Muireann Nic Corcráin, Anne Daly, Orla Mordaunt, Síofra Burke, Caitlín
Moran, Gráinne Burke, Molly Carlton-Huxley, Rebecca O’Brien, Emma
O’Hagan, Caitríona Mordaunt, Claire Lacey, Aoife O’Connor
Fethard: Kathryn Whelan, Kate Barry, Louise Carroll, Stephanie Foley,
Fiona Rowe, Emer Mullan, Rose Wallace, Cora Cullen, Siobhán Rowe,
Rebecca Foley, Ciara Nolan, Isabel Auld, Aoife Colfer, Amber O’Leary,
Maireád Sutton, Evelyn Barry, Rebecca Molloy, Emma O’Grady.
Referee: Ger O’Reilly (Glynn-Barntown) By: John Ormonde: Ballaghkeene
N.S
BOYS RACKARD LEAGUE ROINN 1 FINAL
Piercestown 3-15 Gorey C.B.S 1-05
Last Wednesday evening saw a near perfect performance by Piercestown as
they defeated Gorey C.B.S to claim the Rackard League Hurling title on a
sun drenched Wexford Park. Both teams had topped their respective leagues
in the run up to the final and Gorey C.B.S was aiming for a fourth title in a
row.
Piercestown playing with the wind in the first half had the better of the early
exchanges with their centre forward Joe Coleman in fine form confidently
striking over a 65 to send Piercestown into an early lead. For most of the
first half both defences were on top with both centre backs in dominant
form. Piercestown however began to win the midfield battle with Jake
Firman and Aaron Maddock pulling the strings. Firman was to finish the
half with four points to his credit alongside points from Kenny (1), Walsh
(1), J Coleman (3), and C Coleman (1).
Gorey C.B.S to their credit continued to hurl well and replied with points
from Eoin McGuikin and the impressive Aobahn Doyle.
The second half in truth belonged to Piercestown and especially to Joe
Coleman who seemed to be able to pull out scores from every conceivable
angle. As well as scoring 1-5 in the second half he had a hand in
Piercestown’s two other goals with some neat hand passing. Gorey C.B.S
tried their best to stay in touch but with the Piercestown full back line in
formidable form they were kept out though Ben Egan the Gorey centre back
put over three lovely 65’s . Conor Levingstone added a late consolation
goal for Gorey but Piercestown were not to be denied and when Dickie
Murphy blew the final whistle most in the crowd would admit that the better
team had won.
Piercestown: Philip McDermott, Martin Whelan, Joe O'Connor (Capt.), Jack
Stafford, Darren codd, Barry O'Connor, Maurice Walsh, Aaron Maddock,
Jake Firman, Conor Coleman, Joe Coleman, Rory O'Connor, Nicky Greene,
Paddy Whelan, Darragh Kenny, Subs: John Hamilton, Cian Ryan, Dylan
Byrne, Mikey Coleman, Barry O'Connor, Conor Firman.
St. Joseph's Gorey: Darragh Bellanova, Shane Cushe, Darragh Hughes,
Killian Cushe, Gary Molloy, Ben Egan (Capt.), Daniel Sunderland, James
Teal, Paul Murphy, Eoin McGuickin, Kevin Harrington, Adam Dunbar,
Aodhán Doyle, Conor Levingston, James Lynch, Mark Kinsella, James
Redmond, Andy Cashe, Joseph Cousins, John Kehoe, Ryan Cullen, Brendan
O'Brien, Oisín Hobbs, Seamus O'Donnell.
Allianz Rackard League Camogie Final 2009 - 19th June 2009
Piercestown Murrintown 1-3 Rathnure 0.2
This year Allianz sponsored Rackard League Camogie final featured
Piercestown/Murrintown and Rathnure. The game was a repeat of last years
Roinn A decider in which Rathnure were victorious after extra time. This
year the girls of Pircestown/Murrintown National schools were not to be
denied. Wind assisted they completely dominated the first half possession.
However due to some great defending by Shannon O’Leary and Leanne
Foley and to the outstanding goal keeping of Laura Brennan, Rathnure
restricted their opponents to a solitary point scored by Katie O’Connor from
a 65,. Facing into the second half breeze Piercestown may have felt they had
blown their chances but an inspiration point from Amy Cardiff from the
throw in doubled their advantage. Rathnure to their credit came more into
the game and a fine pointed free by Kaylee O’Connor reduced the deficit to
the bare minimum. A goal midway through the half by Amy Rochford
proved to be the decisive socre and gave Piercestown a commanding lead
they never looked like relinquishing. Katie O’Connor, Katie O’Connel
added one further point to their sides tally to leave the final score at 1-3 to
0.2 and give Pierstown their first ever Roinn A title. Best for the winners on
the day were Mureann Byrne, Anna Corcoran, Ellen Barrett, Katie
O’Connor, Aishling Cronin, and Amy Rochford while for the gallant losers.
Laura Brennan, Michelle Martin, Olivia Lambert and Kaylee O’Connel
stood out.
Piercestown: Chloe Ennis, Anna Corcoran, Muireann Byrne, Aoife
McAuliffe, Ellen Barrett, Katie O'Connor, Aisling Cronin,
Aisling McAuliffe, Amy Cardiff, Amy Rochford, Deirdre Stacy, Hannah
Francis, Rosie Nolan, Sarah Berney, Lorna Murphy, Leona Johnston,
Andrea Furlong, Aoife Daly, Orla Coleman, Katie Lawlor, Nicole Barnwell,
Louise Murphy
Rathnure: Laura Brennan, Shannon O'Leary, Leanne Foley, Nancy Quigley,
Farren Byrne, Jackie Carr, Michelle Martin, Elizabeth Whitely, Kaylee
O'Connell, Rosie Conran, Olivia Lambert, Oonagh Doyle, Gráinne Nolan,
Ava Conran, Sive Ó Bolguidhir, Laura Barron, Niamh Smith.
ALLIANZ RACKARD LEAGUE
CAMOGIE ROINN B FINAL
GLYNN 1-5
BANNOW 1-04
A point in injury time by Barntown’s Tara O’Brien was the winning score in
this enthralling Allianz camogie final played in Wexford Park on Tuesday
last. Indeed it was the first time that Barntown had taken the lead over a
gallant Bannow team.
Bannow , with the aid of the breeze in the first half, were quickly into their
stride with a fine point from Pamela Fitzharris on the run from the open
stand side into the Clonard end. The Bannow girls exerted all the early
pressure and Leone Reville fired over another minor with five minutes gone.
However the Glynn girls began to settle and Roisin Cooney went close on
two occasions only to be frustrated by excellent defending from Shauna
Levingstone. Bannow regained the upper hand when Nicole Culleton
finished to the net from close range despite the best efforts of Glynn goalie
Aoife O’Neill. Bannow continued to pile on the pressure and raised another
white flag when Pamela Fitzharris’ goalbound effort was brilliantly
deflected over by Eimear McGovern to make it 1-3 to 0-0 with eighteen
minutes gone. Barntown were coming more and more into the game and
deservedly opened their account with a Tara O’Brien free. The hard running
of Nicole Morrissey had been causing Bannow problems throughout the first
half and she was rewarded with a lovely point on the stroke of half time to
make it 1-3 to 0-2 at the interval.
With the aid of the breeze Glynn set the early pace but found space at a
premium in front of Bannow’s goal. The impressive Aisling Whelan
narrowed the gap with a point on the spin and she levelled the scores with a
well taken goal on thirteen minutes. Bannow responded immediately with an
excellent Mairead Moran point but this was cancelled out by another
O’Brien free to leave the scores level with ten minutes left. Both teams
upped the tempo in the closing stages and there was excellent blocking and
hooking displayed by both teams. However as Nicola Morrissey bore down
on goal in injury she was fouled and Tara O’Brien made no mistake from in
front of the posts to seal a famous victory for Barntown. Shauna
Levingstone, Shannon McDonald, Leona Reville and Pamela Fitzharris
were outstanding for the Danescastle girls while Barntown had real stars in
Eimear McGovern, Chloe Cashe, Aisling Whelan, Laura Dempsey and
Nicola Morrissey. Rackard League Secretary Jim Dempsey presented the
cup to a jubilant Glynn captain Sophie Meehan.
Glynn: Aoife O’Neill, Carly Walsh, Eimear McGovern, Chloe Cashe,
Sophie Meehan, Aisling Whelan, Laura Dempsey, Tara O’Brien, Nicola
Morrissey, Roisin Cooney, Jessie Morrissey, Rebecca Crean.
Also Ruth Cowman, Sarah Sweetman, Hazel Kennedy, Hannah Arhturs,
Courtney Carley, Emma Walsh.
Bannow: Leah Curran, Shauna Breen, Shauna Levingstone, Orla Cullen,
Shannon McDonald, Leona Reville, Shauna Culleton, Mairead Moran, Eilis
Cullen, Adi Roche O’Leary, Pamela Fitzharris, Nicole Culleton. Also Haley
Murphy, Katie Mae Boyce, Katie Finn, Jessica Quigley, Kate Doyle, Ellie
Diskin, Clare Moran, Olivia Scott, Caitlin Culleton and Cassie Murphy
ALLIANZ RACKARD LEAGUE HURLING ROINN B FINAL
GLYNN 5-9 MONAGEER 2-7
A classy display by the Glynn forward division proved too much for a
determined Monageer outfit in this keenly contested Allianz hurling final
played in a sun drenched Wexford Park last Tuesday. Glynn, despite
playing with the wind in the first half and exerting much of the early
pressure fell behind to two early points from Monageer’s Graham O’Reilly
and James Walsh. Aaron Kehoe who was a constant threat opened the
scoring for Glynn with a pointed free but this was quickly cancelled out by
another O’Reilly free and JamesWalsh tagged on another point after a mazy
run to make it 0-4 to 0-1 with fifteen minutes gone. Glynn were beginning to
find their rhythm and rattled the net for the first time when Matt Doyle
flicked home Ben O’Shea;s centre. Boolavogue bounced back to edge ahead
with a fine Cormac Byrne point. Towering centre forward Luke Rafter
combined with Aaron Kehoe for Glynn’s second major but again Monageer
answered with a O’Reilly point to make it 2-01 to 0-6 with twenty one
minutes gone. However in the closing stages Glynn powered on and reeled
off a succession of points from Rowan White, Rafter and Aaron Kehoe and
rounded it off with a brilliant goal from Kehoe on the stroke of half time to
make it 3-5 to 0-6 at the interval.
Straight from the throw in Fionn Cooney goaled for Glynn but again
Monageer hit back immediately with a Shay Gahan goal. Adam Dunne
saved brilliantly from a Rowan White piledriver only for Aaron Kehoe to
fire the rebound over the bar. Graham O’Reilly and Kevin O’Mahony
swapped points before Cormac Byrne was quickest to react to the breaking
ball and fire to the Glynn net to make it 4-7 to2-7 with eight minutes
left.This was as close as Monageer managed to get but they battled superbly
to the final whistle. Aaron Kehoe and theimpressive Rowan White added
further minors before White’s long range effort found the back of the net to
conclude the scoring.
This was a fine game of hurling with both teams showing excellent skills
and high workrate and they are a credit to their schools, teachers and
parents. Monageer had excellent performers in Adam Dunne Larence
Gahan, Sean Roche, Camon O’Brien Shane Gahan and Patrick and James
Walsh while Glynn had outstanding hurlers in Adam Kennedy, David
Clarke, Shane Wilde, Rowan White, Ben O’Shea, Luke Rafter and Aaron
Kehoe.
Glynn;. Adam Kennedy, Kevin Doyle, Paul Brazzill, Shawn Kehoe, David
Clarke, Shane Wilde, Dylan Roche, Matthew Joyce, Rowan White, Ben
O’Shea, Luke Rafter, Kevin O’Mahoney, Aaron Kehoe, Rian O’Neill, Matt
Doyle. Also Fionn Cooney, John Leacy, Aengus O’Neill, James Stafford,
Stephen Lyne, Sean Maher, Cillian Joyce, Ciaran Joyce, Conor Cullen,
Kevin Birney, Bill Joyce and John Crean.
Monageer: Adam Dunne, Padraig McCarthy, Laurence Gahan, Diarmuid
Fenlon, Sean Roche, Camon O’Brien,Peter Breen, Shane Gahan, Graham
O’Reilly, Shay Gahan, Patrick Walsh, James Squance, Joseph Fitzgerald,
James Walsh, Robert Donnelly. Also Liam Egan,Cormac Byrne, Cathal
O’Leary, Brian Mackey.
As part of the young whistlers programme two pupils from Camolin
N.S.Conor O’Leary and Ciaran Kinsella officiated as linesmen for both
matches and they did an excellent job supporting experienced whistler Jack
O’Brien.