East Intermediate Football Semi Final

Bonmahon 1-12 De La Salle 2-6
Our understrength intermediate footballers exited the championship when despite a strong second half fightback we went down to Bonmahon in Kill last Saturday. Given that we pointed a penalty in the first half and hit the underside of the crossbar when trailing by a point we could have won this game but overall Bonmahon’s impressive start proved decisive. On a positive note two minors Donal Carey in goal and Luke Flynn made their first starts at this level joining another minor Eoin McGrath-Butler and all acquitted themselves well.
A poor start when playing against the wind saw us trail by 0-6 to 0-0 after nine minutes. Mitchell Casey opened our account in the 13th minute but Bonmahon replied with a point in the 15th minute and added a goal three minutes later to make it 1-7 to 0-1. The arrival of David Greene helped to strengthen our defence and freed up Kenneth Byrne for his very effective covering role. Mitchell Casey pointed in the 20th minute and he pointed a free three minutes later after he was fouled himself but was out of luck when Stephen Dalton was brought down as his penalty carried over the bar. Just before halftime Bonmahon pointed to see us trail 1-8 to 0-4 at the break.

The second half was slow to get going but we got back in the game in the eight minute when a move began by keeper Donal Carey and involving Luke Flynn, Kenneth Byrne, Lee Hayes and Joey Twomey ended with Mitchell Casey crashing the ball to the roof of the net. Mitchell followed up a minute later with a long range point and in the 16th minute Thomas Kearney pointed to make it 1-8 to 1-6. Frees in the 20t hand 22nd minutes stretched Bonmahon’s lead to four but a minute later Kenneth Byrne, Thomas Kearney and Eoin McGrath-Butler set up Joey Twomey who beat the goalkeeper for our second goal. We were out of luck in our next attack when Peter O’Hagan set up Lee Hayes but his shot came down off the underside of the crossbar and Bonmahon cleared. Late points in the 29th and 32nd minutes saw Bonmahon through to the final.

Scorers: Mitchell Casey 1-5 (0-1 free, 0-1 penalty), Joey Twomey 1-0, Thomas Kearney 0-1.

Panel: Donal Carey, Ryan Duke, Colm Clancy, Luke Flynn, Kenneth Byrne, Stephen Dalton, Oran Keevers, Thomas Kearney (captain), Dylan Foley, Eoin McGrath-Butler, Lee Hayes, David Whittle, Joey Twomey, Keith Cooney, Mitchell Casey, David Greene, Peter O’Hagan.

Juvenile News

U-13 Hurling
Our U-13 hurlers sponsored by SDCU qualified for the eastern final with a well earned 6-10 to 0-5 win over Roanmore on Monday last. We will now play favourites Ballygunner on next Sunday in Walsh park at a time yet to be confirmed.
Panel: Daniel Lawlor, Jack Douglas, Kieran Kennedy, Conor O’Shea, Connor Cummins, Kieran O’Sullivan, Niall Dawson, Dylan Maher, Jack Twomey, Ben O’Neill, Sultan Adenekan, Rory Wymberry, Jake O’Halloran, Davin Power, Daniel Goff, Conor Keane, Jack Cox, William Irish.

U-16 Hurling
Our poor form in this competition continued with a 3-16 to 0-10 loss to Roanmore on Friday last. In fairness to our lads they continue to battle in difficult circumstances. Next game is Tuesday v Ballygunner in Gracedieu, time will be on the website.

U-8/U-9
Our young players competed in the excellent Roanmore tournament on Saturday last and gave a good account of themselves in all grades. Thanks to Roanmore for inviting us again.

Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Tuesday night and it now stands at €2,000. The next draw takes place on Monday 18th September. Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 16, 18.
Winners: Katia O’Rourke c/o Seller Dylan Foley, Kenny Family c/o Seller Joe Kenny, Theresa Roche c/o Seller Willie Stephens, Ciara Flynn, Nicola Russell c/o Seller Anne Russell.

Fixtures

Saturday 16th September County Senior Championship v Abbeyside in Walsh Park 2.30pm.
Sunday 17th September County Minor Hurling Quarter Final v Clonea in Kill 11.30am.