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Castlelyons U13 hurlers and mentors pictured prior to Rebel Og U13 C county final held in Killavullen.

Castlelyons 0-8 Granard Gaels 1-9

Castlelyons U13 hurlers met a strong Granard Gaels team in the Rebel Óg U13 C hurling county final at Killavullen recently. In front of a large crowd of supporters, Granard Gaels with a catchment area of Liscarroll and Churchtown, proved too strong for Castlelyons on the day.

Castlelyons started well with a lot of possession but Granard Gaels had a strong back line and thwarted any early scoring attempts by Castlelyons. Shane Cotter converted two frees in the 7th and 10th minutes but Granard had 3 points of their own on the scoreboard at this stage. Around the middle of this half Castlelyons got more into the game and began to play better hurling.

David Morrison had a great point in the 20th minute after soling nearly the length of the field. This was followed 2 minutes later by a converted ’65 from James Kearney. Gavin O’Neill was having a great game between the posts and brought off two important saves during this period. Shane converted another free in the 25th minute to level the sides for the first time. However, Granard Gaels went back up field and scored a point to regain the lead and leave it 0-5 to 0-6 at the break.

Granard Gaels began the second half in whirlwind fashion and got a point within the first minute of play. Castlelyons upped their game too however and what followed was 30 minutes of end to end hurling. Castlelyons added three points in this half from James Kearney (2) and David Morrison (1) while Granard Gaels got in for an all important goal.

Castlelyons lads played their hearts out but could not get that elusive goal while Granard Gaels got a point in the 27th minute which put 4 points between the sides. This was too much for Castlelyons to claw back and Granard Gaels ran out worthy winners on the day.

The Castlelyons lads were understandably disappointed at the full time whistle but this group of lads have given us hours of entertainment all year and indeed this was only their 2nd defeat all year. Well done to the boys and mentors on getting to the county final.

They have also qualified for the league final, which should be played over the coming two weeks, so they might bring home some silverware yet this year.

Team: Gavin O’Neill, Seamus Morrison, Shane Flynn, Peter Hegarty, Peter Roche, Conor McCarthy, James Kearney, David Morrison, Kevin McCarthy, Jack Kenny, Shane Cotter, Leon Doocey, Eoin O’Neill, Stephen Casey, Ian Guenther Quinn, Richard Morrison and Declan Morrison.

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