Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works East U-21 Hurling Semi Final Replay

De La Salle 3-9 Passage 0-10

Our U-21 hurlers qualified for a final clash with Ballygunner after a hard fought win over Passage in Dunhill last Sunday. A good first half performance paved the way for our win and even though Passage improved significantly in the second half they were unable to make inroads on the scoreboard as two goals proved vital for us. A fine penalty save by Shaun O’Brien with three minutes of normal time remaining ensured Passage would not mount a late comeback. In fairness to Passage the margin of victory did scant justice to their efforts but we were happy to progress after two tough games. The final is scheduled for next Saturday at 1.45pm at a venue to be confirmed. Please check our social media sites during the week for further information. 

Passage opened the scoring in the fourth minute but Sam Flynn equalised three minutes later. Brian Cunningham pointed a free in the eight minute after Sam Flynn was fouled and we goaled two minutes later when Evan Whelan and Eddie Meaney set up Luke Flynn and he finished to the net. Further unanswered points from Brian Cunningham, Evan Whelan (2) and Eddie Meaney had us ahead 1-6 to 0-1 after twenty two minutes. Passage fought back and three frees between the 26th and 28th minutes reduced their arrears. Points from Sam Flynn and Brian Cunningham after Eddie Meaney was fouled stretched our lead before a late Passage free saw us lead 1-8 to 0-5 at half time. Passage began the second half in determined fashion but missed chances before a shot from Eddie Meaney in the fourth minute ended up in the net. Passage responded with two frees in the seventh and eight minutes before a superb move involving Adam Doyle, Shane Ryan, Mikey Costigan, Luke Flynn and Dylan Finn saw James Stone finish to the net in the 13th minute to make it 3-8 to 0-7. Passage fought back and three frees between the 17th and 21st minutes reduced the margin before a Brian Cunningham free in the 23rd minute ended the scoring. Passage had one last chance when they were awarded a penalty in the 27th minute but Shaun O’Brien saved superbly.

Scorers: Eddie Meaney 1-1, Brian Cunningham 0-4 (0-3 frees), Luke Flynn and James Stone 1-0 each, Sam Flynn and Evan Whelan 0-2 each.

Panel: Shaun O'Brien, Ryan Duke, Conor Giles-Doran, Adam Doyle, Mikey Costigan, Shane Ryan (captain), Lee Wall, Gavin Coppinger, Brian Cunningham, Dylan Finn, Evan Whelan, Sam Flynn, Luke Flynn, Thomas Douglas Eddie Meaney, James Stone, Conor Dunphy, Michael Roche, Sean Power, Tom Crotty, Jack O'Donohue, Cormac McCann, Sean Carton, Ian Condon, Jack McCarthy (injured) Jeff Cahill (injured).

Lotto

There was no winner of our Lotto jackpot last Monday night and it now stands at €3,750. The next draw which is the final draw for 2017 takes place next Friday 22nd December. Numbers drawn were 7, 8, 12, 31. There were five winners of €20 each.

Winners: Anna Sheehan, Tom Crotty, Mark Douglas, Ricky Grogan, Betty Ryan c/o Seller Eoin Ryan.

De La Salle College U-15 Footballers

Congratulations to the De La Salle College U-15 Footballers who won the Eamonn Martin cup when the defeated Ennistymon from Clare in the final. Well done to Darrragh Treacy, Owen Oseni, Alex Keane, Evan Hayes and Dylan Stickel who represented the club on the squad.

Condolences

We extend our sympathy to our juvenile secretary Richie Hogan and his family on the death of his father Tom last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Christmas Greetings

Finally we would like to take this opportunity to wish a Happy Christmas to all our players, members, supporters and former members now domiciled abroad. Also to the staff of the various local media organisations who cover our games and who print our notes. Enjoy the festivities.