Southern Gaels 5-11 Fr. Daltons 2-13
Southern Gaels emerged victorious in this Division 2 semi-final and will now face Cullion/Delvin in the final in early September.
The home side were slow to start as the Ballymore side scored 1-2 in the opening five minutes. However, Gaels focused on the task at hand and scored 2-5 without reply to take a lead they were not to relinquish.
Kyle Mahon slotted over four placed balls and Aaron Power added a well taken goal. Gaels led by 4-9 to 2-4 at half-time and were well in control. Following a second Power goal early in the second half Fr Daltons made a determined effort to rescue the game and scored eight points without reply.
However, the home side held out for a worthy victory with Sean O’Neill scoring the final point. Sean O’Donoghue, Dara Shortall and Matthew also gave valuable performances.
Team - Josh Bains, Stephen O’Connor, Matthew Turner, Rory Hatton, Liam O’Flaherty, Dara Shortall, Oisin O’Donoghue, Ruairí Ó Duibhir, Dean Burns, Sean O’Neill (0-3 ), Sean O’Donoghue (1-1 ), Aaron Murphy (1-1 ), Ciaran Morgan, Kyle Mahon (1-5 ) and Aaron Power (2-1 ). Sub; Rian Barkey (Hatton, inj. ) Evin Kinahan, Max Sullivan, Leon Macken, Diarmuid Morgan, Aaron Hardiman and Luke Duffy.
Under 13 Championship
Delvin 7-6 Southern Gaels 2-9
The Athlone side made the long trip to Delvin minus a number of key players and suffered their first defeat of the year. However, they turned in an encouraging performance scoring nine excellent points and two well taken goals. They now qualify for the Division 2 semi-finals in early September.
County Under 14 Development Squad
Westmeath won five games during their blitz competition last Saturday and topped their group. Well done to Southern Gaels players Padraig O’Neill and Dara Geary and mentor Martin Geary on their contributions on the day and throughout the year.
Team Updates
The club’s intermediate team have one group game left against Raharney but are already assured of a semi-final place. The Under 17s are in the Division 2 final, the Under 15 side play Fr Daltons in the Division 2 final on September 2 in Tubberclair and the Under 13 side will play Raharney in a home semi-final on September 15. Best of luck to all.
Camogie
Well done to the Under 8 camogie girls in their Go Games Blitz last Saturday. They made the long trip to Ringtown and played against Ringtown, Castlepollard and Castletown Geoghegan. They enjoyed a wonderful day of hurling and scored a number of goals, showing great skills throughout the morning. Thanks to all the parents and mentors for their contributions and transport.
