- County Senior Hurling Championship
Passage 2-14 De La Salle 1-14
Our senior hurlers produced a disappointing performance when going down to the county champions Passage in Walsh Park last Saturday night. This was a game in which an early goal for Passage gave their confidence a great boost and when we cancelled out that goal they came with another before half time to regain a lead they were never again to relinquish. From our point of view both goals scored in crowded goalmouths were defensively poor and we are left with a lot to work on if we are to progress in this year’s championship.
We began with Jake Dillon pointing a free in the third minute after a foul on Kevin Moran. However three minutes later we found ourselves 1-2 to 0-1 in arrears. Three further points from Jake Dillon saw us trailing 1-5 to 0-4 after twenty minutes. Kevin Moran pointed in the 21st minute but with seven minutes left in the half we trailed 1-7 to 0-5. A point from Jamie Sage reduced the margin and then Jake Dillon got on the end of Kevin Moran’s free to score a well taken goal. John Keane equalised immediately and an exchange of points saw the teams level again until on the stroke of half time Passage struck for their second goal to lead 2-8 to 1-8 at the break.
Passage began the second half with two points inside four minutes but points from Jake Dillon, John Keane and John Mullane made it 2-10 to 1-11 by the tenth minute. However, Passage came back and hit the next three points to restore their five point lead midway through the half. A Dean Twomey point was cancelled out by a Passage free before points from John Mullane and John Keane reduced the margin to a goal with two minutes plus injury time left. We never looked like getting a goal though and Passage ended as deserving winners.
Scorers: Jake Dillon 1-6 (0-5 frees), John Keane 0-3, John Mullane 0-2, Kevin Moran, Jamie Sage and Dean Twomey 0-1 each.
Panel: Stevie Brenner, Oran Keevers, Ian Flynn, Stephen Dalton, Paudie Nevin, Jack Kennedy, Shane McNulty, Dean Twomey, Kevin Moran, John Keane, David Greene, Adam Farrell, Jake Dillon, John Mullane, Jamie Sage, Bryan Phelan, Eddie Meaney, John Coady, Adam O’Sullivan, Conan Watt, Thomas Kearney, Tom Moran, Brian Cunningham, Lee Hayes, Patrick Kennedy, Adam Doyle, Martin Sheehan, Kyle Sinnott, Eoin Casey, David Sutton, Eoin Madigan, Colm Morris, Patrick Flynn.
- County Minor Hurling Championship
Dungarvan 1-20 De La Salle 2-13
Our minor hurlers were beaten for the second time when they went down to Dungarvan in a very good game of hurling in Dungarvan last Wednesday. Both team played fairly well on the night but Dungarvan were that bit better and were worthy winners before a good sized crowd for a game that doubled as the John McLoughlin Memorial Tournament for the host club.
We had a change of goalkeeper for this game as regular keeper Jamie Roche was work tied and he was replaced by U-16 keeper Sean O’Brien who proved an able replacement. The game began brightly and points from Shane Ryan (2) and Jack Laffan saw the sides level 0-3 each after nine minutes. Dungarvan then pointed twice in a minute before Cormac McCann got on the end of Michael Roche’s delivery to score his fourth goal in three matches.The Dungarven keeper then made a fine stop from Shane Ryan who pointed the resultant sixty five. Two points from Dungarvan had the sides level again after sixteen minutes 1-4 to 0-7. An exchange of points involving Jack Laffan had the sides level again with ten minutes left. Points from Eddie Meaney and Shane Ryan put us ahead again but Dungarvan replied with two of their own and it was still all square at half time 1-7 to 0-10.
The third quarter saw Dungarvan well on top and our only points were from Eddie Meaney and a Brian Cunningham penalty as we found ourselves trailing 0-16 to 1-9. We were back in the game in the 17th minute when Thomas Douglas goaled after good work from Eddie Meaney. Jack Laffan then equalised and after the referee played a good advantage Eddie Meaney found himself through on goal but his shot was brilliantly turned over the bar by the Dungarvan keeper. Dungarvan equalised again but Brian Cunningham’s point in the 23rd minute put us back in front 2-12 to 0-17. The vital score came a minute later when Dungarvan goaled and followed with a point. Conor Dalton reduced the margin to two points but Dungarvan had the last two points of the game to secure their victory.
After the game the John McLoughlin cup was presented to the Dungarvan captain and Eddie Meaney was selected as man of the match. Thanks to the Dungarvan club for their hospitality after the game.
Scorers: Shane Ryan 0-4 (0-1 free, 0-1 ’65), Jack Laffan and Eddie Meaney 0-3 each, Cormac McCann and Thomas Douglas 1-0 each, Brian Cunningham 0-2 (0-1 penalty), Conor Dalton 0-1.
Panel: Sean O’Brien, Lee Wall, Adam Doyle, Jeff Cahill, Craig Dowling, Jack McCarthy, Michael Roche, Eddie Meaney, Gavin Coppinger, Jack Laffan, Shane Ryan, Evan Whelan, Cormac McCann, Brian Cunningham, Thomas Douglas, Conor Dalton, Conor Hogan, David Hogan, Mikey Costigan, Evan Deegan, Sean Carton, James Stone.
- County U-14 Hurling Championship
De La Salle 7-10 Roanmore 3-4.
Our U-14 Hurlers completed the league section of the U-14 Championship with a good win over a talented and committed Roanmore side at Gracedieu on Monday last. The score line does not reflect the competitive nature of this game and the contribution Roanmore made to a very exciting match.
Both sides opened brightly De La Salle with a Colm Maher point and Roanmore with a goal. We drew level with another Colm Maher point and a free from Kevin Hennessy. Both sides exchanged two more points to leave the sides level at half time De La Salle 0-5 to Roanmore 1-2.
De La Salle started the second half very well with a couple of goals from Seaghan Walsh and a point from Aidan Gannon. Roanmore responded with two excellent goals to leave the minimum between the sides. At this stage De La Salle capitalised on their chances with two further goals from Dylan Finn and a further two from Seaghan Walsh, whilst at the other end Roanmore were unlucky on a number of occasions. Both sides exchanged a couple of points with the excellent Colm Maher again on the scoreboard for De La Salle. Aidan Gannon scored the final De La Salle goal and two further points completed the scoring. Both sides now progress to the knockout stages of the championship, with our next fixture likely to be on September 13th.
Panel: Liam Coad, Ethan O’Halloran, Lorcan Dwyer Sheridan, Dean Casey, Shane O’Neill, Sam Flynn, Tom O’Donnell, Sean Connolly, Kevin Hennessy [0-3], Seaghan Walsh [4-1], Joshua Campus, Dan Casey, Colm Maher [0-3], Dylan Finn [2-1], James Cotter, Aidan Gannon [1-2] Eamonn Brosnan, Kieran O’Loughlin, Darren Kenneally, Conor Murphy, Rueben O’Halloran, Craig O’Brien, Kalem Walsh, Nathan Finn.
- Lotto
There was no winner of our new Lotto jackpot of €1,000 and it now stands at €1,250. The next draw takes place on Monday 1st September. Numbers drawn were 7, 18, 28, 32. There were five winners of €20 each.
Winners: Charlotte Brenner, Margaret Hanlon c/o Seller John Sheehan, Garry Dillon c/o Seller Mary Dillon, Ciaran Hickey c/o Seller Frank Hickey, Dick O’Brien c/o Seller Doc Dalton.
- Condolences
We extend our sympathy to the Madigan family on the recent death of Eoin’s grandmother Marie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.
- De La Salle Camogie Club Sponsored By “Urban Hype”.
Training :
U-16 & 18 tbc after Tues game.
U-8, 10 & 12s on Weds 27th Aug @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.
Fixtures:
U-18 away to Gailltir (Round 4) on Tues 26th August throw in 7pm.
U-16 home to St Annes (Round 5) on Tues 2nd Sept throw in 7pm in Gracedieu.
All-Ireland U-16 B Champions
Well done to the Waterford U-16 County Camogie squad who played Derry on Sunday 24th August in Radley Park Leixlip Co. Kildare in the U-16 B All Ireland Camogie Final. Waterford ran out winners on a scoreline of Waterford 6-17 Derry 3-5. Our club girls on this panel were Brianna O’Regan, Taylor Healy, Colette Hogan, Courtney Healy, Beth Carton 2-10, Niamh Murphy 2-0, Chloe Dempsey and Caoimhe Drohan. Team manager Decky Drohan Mentors Joey Carton and Don McMahon. Team mascots Tommy Healy and Darragh Murphy.
Congrats to Courtney, Beth and Brianna on winning a second All-Ireland camogie winners medal after helping the county U-18s earlier this year to victory also against Derry. A special mention for Beth who was selected as player of the match today having earlier in the year been voted as player of the match in the U-18 final.
Congrats also to Patricia Jackman of Gailltir on winning the Poc Fada an unbelievable record of 6 in a row titles.
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- Fixture
Sunday 31st August County Senior Football Championship v Ballinameela in Fraher Field7pm