Kilsheelan, to the delight of their supporters, had a three point victory over favourites Moyle Rovers in the first round of the South Senior Football championship. This was a good display of teamwork and they showed great commitment throughout and we wish them well as they advance in this competition. See Match Report.
We wish Niall Walsh and Triona every happiness together as they celebrate their wedding this Thursday.
The U/16’s finally got their hurling championship under way at home against Carrick Davins. Martin Gibbs was on the mark with two ‘65s and a pointed free. This was followed by points from play from Mark Kehoe, Shane Egan, Luke Kiely and Gibbs again. Davin’s first chance came in the form of a bullet of a shot on goal, which Sean Martin, between the Kilsheelan sticks, deflected over the bar. A point from play for Davins was followed by another outstanding Martin save and yet another unerring free from Gibbs. Mark Kehoe added a pointed free and Daire Brennan had a point from play before the break.
In that first half, Kilsheelan’s defence were on top, with Kian Quinn, Kevin Kehoe, Evan Quigley, Aaron Fogarty, Daire Brennan and Eoin Flavin all repelling attack after attack. That effort began to take its toll as the Davins scored 1-4 without reply. Mark Kehoe pointed two frees either side of two from Davins in what was now a much more even contest. In the middle of the field, Brendan Martin, Martin Gibbs, Shane Egan and brothers Darragh and Eoghan Kelly redoubled their efforts and set up half forward Brendan Martin for a goal to put some daylight between the teams. Davin’s pointed two frees before full forward Eddie Carroll scored a brace of goals either side of a Davin’s point. Frank Mallekoote was introduced. Davin’s finished much the stronger team with three unanswered goals against a tiring Kilsheelan side to end the game all square on 3-14 to 4-11.
