In a high scoring contest, Southern Gaels defeated Delvin in Páirc Chiaráin to qualify for the Division 2 league final with one round to spare.
In front of a large attendance, the Gaels started the game with high intensity scoring early goals by Dara Geary to take a commanding lead by half time. Further goals by Eoghan Hardiman and Ódhran Mitchell put the Gaels in pole position but Delvin fought back and dominated the last quarter scoring some late goals.
Team - Sam Megan, Cillian Lee, Daniel Nugent, Eoghan Joyce, Padraig O’Neill, Adam O’Brien, Tom O’Keeffe, Cian Cahill, Oisin O’Connir, Eoin Whelan, Ódhran Mitchell, Dara Geary, Ryan Cunningham, Thomas Herron, Nathan Quigley, Conleth Feeney, Fiachra Feeney, Shane Cahill, Eoghan Hardiman, Ciaran O’Sullivan
Intermediate League
Southern Gaels travelled to Ringtown knowing they had to achieve victory to ensure qualification for this year’s league final.
Started positively, Gaels were unable to convert their initial scoring opportunities but undeterred they continued to create chances which eventually positively impacted the scoreboard to achieve a one point half time lead.
Southern Gaels owned the possession stakes in the second half but suffered from finishing again with a plethora of wides. However, the hard work finally paid off with Gaels’ use of the sliotar resulting in territorial dominance reflected by a nine point winning margin come the shrill of the full time whistle.
Top performers for Gaels on the day were Chulainn Dowd, Cian McCarthy, MJ Kelly, Kieran Duncan and Diarmuid Martin.
Team - Jonathan Keogh, Trevor Farrell, Killian Coyle, Ryan Fallon, Cian Geary, Diarmuid Martin, Cian McCarthy (0-1 ), Kieran Duncan Shane Galvin, Dermot Treacy (0-2 ), Darragh Kelly, Ronan Farrell, Evan Farrell, MJ Kelly (1-2 ) Chulainn Dowd (10, 7f ). Subs: Paul Hogan for E. Farrell, Brian Dolan for R Fallon, Frank Kelly for R. Farrell, Brian Bermingham for S. Galvin.
U11 Go Games
Southern Gaels U11s played Castletown Geoghegan in the fourth Go Games blitz of the season. Both teams put on an excellent display of hurling and it is great to see such large numbers playing the national game. Thanks to Castletown Geoghegan for their participation and to all parents for bringing the players to this ever popular blitz.
Team - Senan Kelly, Conor Matthews, Casper Joyce, Thomas Walsh, Cillian Coughlan, Matthew Monaghan, Senan McLoughlin, Cian Mannion, Marcus McDonald, Lorcan McMonagle, LJ Kelly, Michael Keenan, Kyke Madden, Cooper So, Fearghal Kelly.
Final Friday Carnival Success
Southern Gaels hosted its first Final Friday Carnival last week and with the sunshine sparkling it proved to be a resounding success. All juvenile groups gathered on the main pitch where eight stations had been set up that allowed the groups to move from event to event over the hour or so of the carnival.
Thanks to all those that organised and helped out at this fantastic club event and in particular to the parents who brought our young hurlers to take part. Gaels Abú!
