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Castlerahan’s first outing in 2002 resulted in a trip to O’Neill Park Clontibret to take part in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship which is hosted and organised by the Monaghan based club. The Donegal champions provided the opposition for the Cavan champions. Conditions were fine and both supporters and players enjoyed using the fine facilities at the host club. Glenfinn opened the scoring with C. Moy pointing in the first minute. John Clarke levelled with a long range point in the 4th minute. K. McGlynn, S McDermott and C.Moy again pushed Glenfinn ahead by the 10th minute. Castlerahan short a number of regulars were under pressure from the outset. N. Duignan kept the teams in touch with a well taken point from the right wing in the 12th minute. He added another soon after but Glenfinn added 4 unanswered points to leave the score 0-8 to 0-3 in their favour at the break.

At the resumption Castlerahan staged a bit of a revival to bring the score to 0-8 to 0-5 , with points from P. Campbell and a N. Duignan free. Having soaked up the pressure Glenfinn stepped up a gear and put up 2 points. After several fine saves in the game from F. Sweeney the Glenfinn forward line finally got one past to end the game as a contest. Final score was 1-14 to 0-6. Full back Darren Dorian was awarded the man of the match award. Best for Castlerahan were Ferdia Sweeney and N. Duignan.

Castlerahan : F. Sweeney, M. Duffy, J. Flynn, K. Coleman, P. Campbell (0-1), S. Fitzpatrick, J. Lynch, P. Brady, J.Clarke (0-1), Fiachra Sweeeny, N. Duignan (0-4), C. Tracey, R. Fox, B. Mulvey, V. Conaty Subs. B. McBreen for C. Tracey, C. Lynch for R. Fox, C. Tracey for J. Clarke (injured)

Glenfinn : B. O’Meara, M. McGlynn, D. Dorrian, H. Boyle, P. McGlynn , M. McGinty (0-2), P. Campbell, P. Campbell , S McDermott (0-3), J. McGinty (0-1), M McGlynn, C. Moy (0-3), L. Herron (0-1), K. McGlynn (0-3), P. Moy (1-1).

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Reserve League Division 3 East , Castlerahan 3-8 Lavey 1-4, 7-Apr-2002

Castlerahans Home Win.

Castlerahan hosted near neighbours Lavey in the first home game of the year. The home side got off to a perfect start in the first attack with a long ball from a free to full forward M. Brady who in turn found the net. With M O’Reilly going off injured substitute P. Brady made an impact straight away by scoring a long range point in the 4^th minute and a second point in the 8^th minute. D. Cahill added a point in the 9^th minute with P. Brady senior increasing the tally further with a point. A second goal was threatening with numerous attacks and K. Cahill found the net again with a well taken goal. Lavey opened their account in the 24^th minute with a score from D. smith and a second was added by half back P. Reilly. The half ended with a thrid goal for Castlerahan scored by C. Tracey. Lavey opened the second half with a goal from K. Smith and point from D. Tierney. The home team got back on top with points from V. Conaty, P.Brady and K. Cahill to run out convincing winners. Best for Castlerahan were D. McBreen, Fiachra Sweeney in defence, substitute P. Brady in midfield.

Castlerahan : Ferdia Sweeney, P. Campbell, M. Duffy, D. McBreen, Fiachra Sweeney, S. Fitzpatrick, K. Coleman, P. Brady (0-1), M O’Reilly, N. Cunningham, D. Cahill (0-1), C. Tracey (1-0), K. Cahill (1-1), M. Brady (1-0), V. Conaty (0-1). Subs. P. Brady (0-3) for M O’Reilly, R. Coleman for K. Coleman, B. McBreen for Fiachra Sweeney, S. Smith for N. Cunningham.

Lavey : M. Donohoe, L. Conaty, C. Smith, P. Magee, D. Martin, D. Reilly, P. Reilly (0-1), D. Walsh, B. Smith, D. Tierney (0-1), K. Smith (1-1), P. Smith, P. Carolan, D. Smith(0-1), T. Smith. Subs P. King for L. Conaty, G. Smith for P. Magee, S. Maguire for P. Reilly, K. Donohoe for P. Carolan.

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ACFL Division 2 , Castlerahan 1-18 Cootehill 0-3, 13/4/2002

Castlerahans Easy Home Win.

Cootehill travelled to Ballyjamesduff for the Saturday evening game played in ideal conditions. From the start Castlerahan looked sharper and after a number of wides opened their account with a point from N. Duignan in the 6th minute. A. Mulvey converted a close range free in the 7th minute. Selected at corner forward but playing in an outfield position V. Conaty added a point in the 10th minute. After a good solo from defence E. McBreen provided a pass to A.Mulvey to put the home team 4 points ahead. Cootehill opened their account with a point from S. Farrell. At this stage Castlerahans midfield were dominating with some fine fielding and tackling from P.Brady. With good support from the half back line Castlerahan continued to drive down the field. C. Tracey playing at full forward acted as a target man and scored in the 14th minute. In the 24th minute N. Duignan made one of several runs in the match which resulted in a point. V. Conaty retired injured and sub D. Cahill got into the action straight away with a point in the 28th minute. C. McBreen for Cootehill scored in the 24th minute and it took a fine save from C. Clerkin to prevent the visitors getting back into the game just before half time when the score was 0-8 to 0-2 in favour Castlerahan.

The second half was played at a much slower pace and home team dominated again. N. Duignan continued on the attacking runs and scored within 2 minutes of the restart. Next was a fisted point by M. Brady. By the 8th minute all of the Castlerahan forwards had scored when M. Caldwell also got on the score sheet. The goal which was threatening for a while came in the 16th minute with M. Brady shooting a close range goal. Points were added by N. Duignan (2) and M. Caldwell before M. O’Reilly added a fine point at the finish. A consoltation point was scored by C. McBreen in the 26th minute to leave the final score Castlerahan 1-18 Cootehill 0-3. Both sides were under strength , missing a number of regulars, but the home team had the stronger panel on show. Best for Castlerahan were P.Brady, E. McBreen, N. Duignan and A. Mulvey.

Castlerahan : C. Clerkin, M. O’Reilly (0-1), J. Flynn, M. Duffy, E. McBreen, S. Fitzpatrick, K. McBreen, P. Brady, D. McBreen (0-1), M. Brady (1-1), M. Caldwell (0-2), N. Duignan (0-6), A. Mulvey (0-4, 1 free), C. Tracey (0-1), V. Conaty (0-1) Subs. D. Cahill (0-1)for V. Conaty, K. Cahill for M. Brady, T. Fitzpatrick for M. Duffy.

Cootehill : D. Clegg, G. Argue, A. McCabe, P. McHugh, B McCrudden, B. Daly, C. McDermott, C. McBreen (0-2), K. Smith, S. Farrell, B. Dempsey, S. Daly (0-1), P. Sherlock, O. Sherlock, P. Lynch Subs: T. McCabe for B. McCrudden.

Referee. D. Reilly, Kingscourt.

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ACFL Division 2, Castlerahan 0-13 Shannon Gaels 0-7, 6/7/2002

Castlerahan 0-13 Shannon Gaels 0-7

Castlerahan continued their home winning league run with a victory over Shannon Gaels on Saturday evening last. Dane Smith opened the home sides tally with a point from the left wing in the 2^nd minute. John Clarke added a second with a right footed kick in the 3^rd minute. John Clarke was at hand again to provide a pass to Enda Mulvey who soloed in from the right wing to slot over. It was all one way traffic with Enda Mulvey adding a further point in the 6^th minute. Vincent Conaty added a fifth point in the 11^th minute, kicking over from 30 metres. A youthful Shannon Gaels team were contesting well, but failing to convert possession. An attack broke down and Michael Colwell carried the ball from the Gaels defence to score a point and increase the home teams lead even further. Dane Smith scored his second point in the 14^th minute and Vincent Conaty got his 2^nd of the game with half back Paul Brady providing the pass. This turned out to be Castlerahan’s final score of the half with a number of failed attempts on goal. Shannon Gaels made some positional switches and started converting some of their possession into scores. O. Nolan opened the visitors account with a converted free in the 21^st minute. R. Wynne added a second in the 23^rd minute and the final score of the half came from O. Nolan, again from a free.

At the start of the second half Castlerahan made a number of substations. John Clarke retired injured with Emmett McBreen coming into the half back line and Paul Brady moving to midfield. Ourri McBride made a straight swap for Mickey Duffy and David Clarke moved into the half forward line for Mark O’Reilly. With the reshuffled attack Castlerahan stepped up a gear again with Michael Colwell scoring a point in the 6^th minute from a D. Smith pass. O. Nolan was contesting well at midfield and soloed through to kick a long range point in the 14^th minute. Paul Brady came into his own at midfield and linked well with the attack to score 3 excellent points, all from distance. In return O. Nolan was at hand again to convert a Shannon Gaels free. Enda Mulvey scored the home teams final point with a well taken score from the left wing. With a couple of late attacks substitute C. Fitzpatrick volleyed from close range to score a point and E. Walsh added the final score to leave the result Castlerahan 0-13 Shannon Gaels 0-7. Best for Castlerahan were J. Flynn and J. Lynch in defence, P. Brady in midfield and E. Mulvey, M.Colwell in attack. For Shannon Gaels D. McCaffrey and O. Nolan tried hard.

Castlerahan : Ferdia Sweeney, J. Lynch, J. Flynn, M. Duffy, P.Campbell, A. Mulvey, P. Brady, J. Clarke(0-1), P. Brady (0-3), M. Colwell (0-2), V. Conaty (0-2), M O’Reilly, E. Mulvey (0-3), S. Fitzpatrick, D. Smith (0-2) Subs. J. Clarke for E. McBreen, O. McBride for M. Duffy, D. Clarke for M. O’Reilly, K. Doherty for P. Campbell, P. Fitzpatrick for V. Conaty.

Shannon Gaels : T. Reilly, R. Wynne (0-1), P. McGovern, P. Fitzpatrick, S. McManus, D. McCaffrey, M. Keany, O. Nolan (0-4, 3 frees), P. Dolan, P. McCaffrey, E. Walsh (0-1), E. McCaffrey, C. Maguire, M. Gallagher, S. Cullen. Subs : C. McMorrow for S. Cullen, C. Fitzpatrick (0-1) for C. Maguire

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Junior Championship 3 Semi Final, Castlerahan 1-8 Arva 3-10, 25/8/2002

Arva Advance to final

Arva 3-10 Castlerahan 1-8

In ideal conditions in Terry Coyle Park, Arva and Castlerahan competed on Sunday last for a place in the final of the Junior D championship. Castlerahan opened the scoring in the first minute with a converted free from J. Caffrey. D. Bouchier set the tone for the rest of the game when he scored the first of several long range points in the 6^th minute. From the kick out Castlerahan worked the ball down the field to earn a 45m kick. K. Cahill was quickest to react with a short free and turned to score from 30m. N O’Donnell made the sides level with a point in the 9^th minute. Arva then began to dominate and D. Bouchier scored again from the left wing with another long range effort. In winning possession at midfield Arva continued to kick long range balls inside which troubled the Castlerahan back line. Off one of these kicks N. ’OHara fielded well ,turned and shot to the net. D. Bouchier added his 3^rd point with another left footed kick. Arva increased their lead further with a punched goal by N. Gormley from a N O’Donnell delivery. D. Bouchier continued to find his range with another long distance point again from the left. C. Lynch brought Castlerahan back into the game with a point in the 21^st minute. Castlerahan could have decreased the Arva lead further but for a fine save by M. Bouchier from a penalty kick by from J. Caffrey after K. Doherty was fouled. N. O’Hara added a final score of the half from Arva with a punched goal to leave the half time score Arva 3-5 Castlerahan 0-5.

The second half started off the same as the first with two long range points again from D. Bouchier. Castlerahan tried hard to get back into the game but a more experienced Arva team defended well. N. Cunningham did add a point in the 7^th minute and K. Cahill scored a goal with a flick from a long range free. K. Cahill added 3 further points in reply D. Bouchier and N. O’Hara added for Arva. Best for Arva were D. Bouchier, M. Brady, sub J. Hamilton and N. O’Hara. For Castlerahan F. Sweeney, P. Cusack and K. Cahill worked hard.

Castlerahan : S. Cusack, P. Campbell, M. Duffy, P. Fitzpatrick, R. Coleman, F. Sweeney, S. Coleman, P. Cusack, K. McBreen, N. Cunningham (0-1), J. Caffrey (0-1 free), C. Lynch (0-1), K. Doherty, K. Cahill (1-5), J. O’ Connell Subs. P. Brady for K. Doherty, P. Cunningham for J. O’Connell, B. McBreen for P. Cunningham.

Arva : M. Bouchier, P. Brady, O. Miney, R. Brady, D. Miney, P. Mulligan, P. Murtagh, A. Gray, C. Barry, M. Brady, N. Gormley(1-1), D. Bouchier (0-7), C. McGlade, N. O’Hara (2-1), N. O’Donnell (0-1).

Subs J. Hamilton for N. O’Donnell.

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Senior Championship Relegation Playoff, Castlerahan 2-13 Killinkere 1-7, 8/9/2002

Castlerahan Outplay Killinkere

Castlerahan and Killinkere traveled to Virginia on Sunday last to play their second match of the Senior relegation round robin league. Killinkere opened up with an attack from the start and Castlerahan keeper C. Clerkin was forced into making a fine save in the very first minute. Conditions under foot were wet and it took the two teams time to settle into a scoring pattern. C. Cooney opened the scoring with a point in the 7^th minute from close range. Castlerahan’s first score came in the 8^th minute from an S. Brady free after B. Mulvey was fouled. Both teams had a number of wides but the Castlerahan attack were looking the more dangerous. E. Mulvey put Castlerahan ahead in the 16^th minute with a close range shot over the bar. S. Brady added a 3^rd shortly afterwards as the Castlerahan midfield began to dominate and deliver a long ball to the inside forwards.

First Goal

Castlerahan’s first goal came from a move when E. Mulvey collected on the left wing and soloed in to the 13 metre line to shoot high past the Killinkere keeper into the right side of the net. This lifted the entire team and in the next attack B. Mulvey was fouled and S. Brady converted the free. Killinkere were trying hard to reduce the lead but found the tackling tough from the Castlerahan backs. E. Flynn did point a free in the 20^th minute. Castlerahan increased the lead further with a point from N. Duignan after a flick inside by E. Mulvey. D. Maguire continued to gain good possession in the Castlerahan forward line and scored a long range point with a right footed kick. S. Brady then added a long range free to leave the score 1-7 to 0-2 at the break.

Castlerahan continued to build on the good first half performance and were fortunate to increase the lead further by a goal from a mistake by the Killinkere keeper after a long delivery from N. Duignan in the first minute. S. Brady added a further point in the 4^th minute and E. Mulvey continued his good free taking with a point in the 5^th minute.

Penalty

Killinkere seeing the game slip away from then upped their game and from one attack earned a penalty. B. Clarke slotted the penalty low into the left corner of the net. Straight after C. Clerkin was called into action again and made a fine save. This was Killinkeres best spell in the game and from the save they then earned a 45m kick. From a quick B. Stafford kick J. Clarke collected and ran at the defence to shoot over the bar. Castlerahan weathered the storm and increased the lead further with a D. Maguire point. D. Fitzsimons pulled one back for Killinkere. Castlerahan continued to attack and S.Brady converted a free after D. Maguire was fouled. Sub P. Cusack scored from close range and Castlerahan’s final score came from a long range J. Clarke free. E. Flynn scored two consolation points for Killinkere to see Castlerahan will by 2-13 to 1-7. Best for Castlerahan were C. Clerkin, S. Fitzpatrick & J. Lynch in defence and the Castlerahan full forward line who had the measure of their opponents throughout the game scoring 1-11 in total. D. Fitzsimons, T. Clarke and F. Reilly worked hard for Killinkere. Castlerahan will be looking to build on this result to advance further in the shield competition. Killinkere will be looking to pickup points in their next game to retain their senior status for next year.

Castlerahan : C. Clerkin, D. Clarke, J. Flynn, J. Lynch, S. Fitzpatrick, A. Mulvey, D. Smith, J. Clarke (0-1, 1 free), P. Brady, M. Colwell , B. Mulvey , N. Duignan (1-1), E. Mulvey (1-2, 2 frees), S. Brady (0-6, 4 frees), D. Maguire (0-2) Subs. E. McBreen for D. Smith (injured), P. Cusack (0-1) for E. Mulvey, D. McBreen for J. Lynch, V. Conaty for B. Mulvey

Killinkere : M. McGovern, P. Carroll, D. Fitzsimons, M. Reilly, J. Smith, F. Reilly, N. McGovern, C. Cooney (0-1) , B. Stafford, D. Fitzsimons (0-2, 0-1 free), J. Clarke (0-1), E. Flynn(0-3, 3 frees), B. Clarke (1-0, 1 penalty). Subs: A. Brady for J B. Smith

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Castlerahan 1-11 Crosserlough 2-10 Senior Championship Relegation Playoff League 15-Sep-02

Crosserlough Remain Unbeaten

Crosserlough now top the Senior relegation playoff group as a result of defeating Castlerahan on Sunday last in Mountnugent. Given that both neighbouring clubs haven’t contested in the league or championship for over 20 years it meant there was a competitive edge to the game from the outset and from a slow start the game produced an entertaining second half for both sets of supporters. Crosserlough opened their scoring with J. Crowe, their designated free taker for the game getting his first score in the 2^nd minute. R. Reilly added a further point for Crosserlough when he soled in from the right wing and fisted over the bar from a tight angle. The Castlerahan forwards were gaining good possession inside but missed several early chances to put up scores. Crosserlough moved 3 points ahead when J. Crowe converted his second free of the match. Castlerahan’s opening score came from N. Duignan who soloed in from gaining good possession in midfield to shoot over the bar with the right foot. Gaining in confidence S. Brady added a second Castlerahan point in the 10^th minute when he fielded a long delivery and turned to shoot over the bar. Castlerahan leveled the match when S. Brady was fouled and converted his own free. Despite both teams having equal amounts of possession it was Crosserlough who took their chances better. In the 15^th minute P. Smith put Crosserlough ahead again with a long range point from the 45m line. The Crosserlough attack began to get on top of the Castlerahan back line who started fouling and were punished when J. Crowe converted three frees in quick succession to leave the half time score Crosserlough 0-7 Castlerahan 0-3.

Early Goal

At half time Castlerahan made a number of switches with V. Conaty coming in as a corner forward sub, S. Brady moving to midfield and P. Brady moving into the half back line. From the restart Crosserlough pushed further ahead when from the throw in a ball was delivered inside to M. Higgins who turned and scored a point. With another foul committed J. Crowe increased their lead further with a pointed free. Castlerahan sensing the game was slipping away from them got the boost they needed to reduce their arrears when V. Conaty scored a goal just clipping the inside of the post with a shot after B. Mulvey fisted a pass inside. For Castlerahan S. Brady switched back into full forward and D. Maguire moved to midfield. This switch combined with the goal really worked well in lifting the Castlerahan team as they began to gain better possession at midfield and attack with more frequency. In the 9^th minute S. Brady converted a free after B. Mulvey was fouled. S. Brady scored his own earned free in the 12^th minute. O. McBride helped level the match when he moved up to attack but was fouled and S. Brady converted the free. Castlerahan moved ahead for the first time in the game when S. Brady soloed in to lob a shot just over the Crosserlough crossbar. Crosserlough then under pressure then produced an attack where E. Reilly’s jersey was pulled inside the penalty area. B. Crowe awarded a penalty and P. Smith slotted it away to push Crosserlough 2 points ahead. At this stage there was a real competitive edge to the game with both teams picking off points adding to an exciting finish. S. Brady converted a free for Castlerahan to leave a point between the teams and but shortly after P. Smith scored an excellent long range point to increase Crosserlough’s lead. S. Brady added a further pointed free after N. Duignan was fouled to leave the minimum between the teams as they approached the final few minutes.

Costly goal

Concentrating on attack Castlerahan were caught on the break for a costly goal. A long high delivery inside and a mix up in the defence resulted in a fortunate Crosserlough goal where the ball was flicked to the net past the advancing Castlerahan keeper C. Clerkin. Despite adding 2 more points from D. Maguire and A. Mulvey Castlerahan ran out of time and Crosserlough came away winners 2-10 to 1-11. Crosserlough move one step closer to the shield final spot but both teams may meet again before the season is over if Castlerahan can bounce back from this defeat.

Best for Castlerahan in defence were J. Lynch & D. Clarke and fine 2^nd half performances were given by D. Maguire at midfield and S. Brady in attack. For Crosserlough J. Crowe was very steady at free taking contributing 6 points in total. Good performances were also given by E. Reilly, B. Tully and P. Smith.

Castlerahan : Charles Clerkin, Johnny Lynch, Sean Fitzpatrick, David Clarke, Ouray McBride, Alan Mulvey (0-1), Emmett McBreen, John Clarke, Paul Brady, Michael Colwell, Brian Mulvey, Nigel Duignan (0-1), Paddy Cusack, Sean Brady(0-8, 6 frees), David Maguire (0-1). Subs : Vincent Conaty (1-0) for Emmett McBreen

Crosserlough : C. Duffy, M. Lynch, D. Cronin, M. Rehill, S. Lyng, J. Crowe(0-6, 6 frees), Y. Reilly, D. Smith, B. Tully, J. Higgins, P. Smith (1-2, 1-0 penalty), P. McKiernan, E. Reilly , M. Higgins (0-1), R. Reilly (0-1). Subs : P. McCabe for J. Reilly.

Referee : Brian Crowe.

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Castlerahan 1-8 Lacken 0-12 Senior Championship Plate Final 12-Oct-02

Lacken Finish Stronger

Castlerahan and Lacken met in the inaugural Senior plate final in Virginia on Saturday evening last as a result of topping the relegation playoff group from the recent series of matches. Having already met in the Division 2 league and relegation playoff league, with Castlerahan winning both games, it was a case of third time lucky for Lacken as they came away with the honours. Lacken were much sharper from the start and within the third minute were ahead by a point from Finbar Reilly. Lacken moved further ahead with a point from half forward Donnacha Sorley. Shane McKiernan added a third point for Lacken from long range with a left footed kick. Having learned from the recent relegation league meeting where the Castlerahan full forward line dominated the game, Lacken made some tactical switches from the start in the full back line and as a result prevented the Castlerahan front three from getting into the game in the first quarter. Lacken continued to put on the pressure out field and moved 4 points ahead after 9 minutes when Frankie Mulligan was fouled and Finbar Reilly converted the free from close range. Sean Brady got Castlerahan’s opening score when he was fouled and tapped over his own free in the 15^th minute. Enda Mulvey reduced the Lacken lead further with a point after a good pass from Michael Colwell. Despite some good defending and blocking from the Castlerahan backs Finbar Reilly’s persistence paid off when he added a point in the 24^th minute. David Maguire moved to midfield and linked with the inside forwards to slot over in the 25^th minute to leave the half time score 0-5 points to 0-3 points.

Early Goal

At half time Lacken made 2 substitutions with Colin Sheridan and James Moynagh coming on which added more pace to the Lacken attack through the half. Castlerahan got the start to the second half they needed with a well taken goal from David Maguire after some inter-passing with Enda Mulvey and Sean Brady. Trevor Crowe rallied Lacken by gathering the ball in defence and soloed through to the 21m line and with a short pass to Finbar Reilly he scored from short range. Lacken half back David Donohoe added a long range point in the 11^th minute to push Lacken ahead by a point. Not wanting to loose sight of the game Castlerahan equalized when Michael Colwell ran onto a break from Enda Mulvey to score a point. The Lacken subs were proving effective when Colin Sheridan won a number of frees in succession after gaining possession and James Moynagh made his contribution by scoring a point in the 20^th minute. Lacken went further ahead when Finbar Reilly was quickest to react when a shot hit the post and he collected to put the rebound over the bar. Sean Brady reduced the arrears for Castlerahan when he converted a free from the side line with a kick out of the hands. David Maguire continued to gain good possession in the Castlerahan attack and added a further point. Castlerahan were punished again for persistent fouling when Finbar Reilly converted a free in the 27^th minute. Castlerahan went in search of the equalizing score and it wasn’t until the 31^st minute that Nigel Duignan popped up to point and leave the scores level at the full time whistle.

Extra time

With both clubs anxious to get a result extra time was played. After leveling with the last attack, the momentum was with Castlerahan and they went ahead with a point from Enda Mulvey after winning possession at the throw in. Lacken wasted a lot of chances and were it not for a fine save from Castlerahan keeper Charlie Clerkin they would have had the game out of Castlerahan’s reach. Colin Sheridan took over free taking duty from Finbar Reilly and converted two frees in the 10^th and 12^th minutes. The fading light seemed to have an affect on both teams ability to score as these proved to be the final scores of the game. After a scoreless second half in extra time the final result was Castlerahan 1-8 Lacken 0-12. Vice-Chairman of the Cavan County Board Mr. Pauric Mahon presented the shield to his own club man and Lacken captain Shane McKiernan. Best for Castlerahan were Johnny Lynch , John Flynn in defence and David Maguire in attack. The free taking and general contribution from play of Finbar Reilly and Colin Sheridan was crucial for Lacken in the end.

Castlerahan : Charlie Clerkin, Johnny Lynch, John Flynn, Ouray McBride, Dane Smith, Alan Mulvey, Sean Fitzpatrick, John Clarke, Paul Brady, Michael Colwell (0-2), Vincent Conaty, Nigel Duignan (0-1), Enda Mulvey (0-1), Sean Brady (0-2, 2 frees), David Maguire (1-2). Subs Paddy Cusack for Vincent Conaty, Vincent Conaty for Michael Colwell

Lacken : Pauric Mulligan, Sean Sheridan, Trevor Crowe, Terry Hyland, David Donohoe (0-1), Thomas Leddy, Oliver McKiernan, Joe Crowe, Shane McKiernan (0-1), Joe Shanaghy, Finbar Reilly (0-6, 4 frees), Donnacha Sorely (0-1), Gavin Crowe, Jimmy Galligan, Frankie Mulligan. Subs Colin Sheridan (0-2, 2 frees) for Jimmy Galligan, James Moynagh (0-1) for Frankie Mulligan.

Referee : Packie Smith.

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Castlerahan 2-3 Ballyhaise 1-3 Reserve League Division 2 23-Mar-03

Castlerahan Edge Through

Castlerahan 2-3 Ballyhaise 1-3

In summer like conditions Ballyhaise took on Castlerahan in a reserve league division 2 match in Ballyjamesduff on Sunday morning last. It was a case of both teams trying to shake off the cob webs from the winter break with both defences on top and some wayward shooting from both sets of forwards. Castlerahan opened the scoring with a goal from Paul Brady who volleyed the ball to the net after some good work out the field by Andy Lynch. In the 10^th minute Vincent Conaty collected on the 21m line, turned and shot over the bar to put the home team 4 points up. After several attempts Ballyhaise registered their first score in the 12^th minute with a point from Barry Kelly. John Fay added a second after 18 minutes. For the remainder of the half both teams gained good possession but failed to capitalise with scores on the board.

At the restart Ferdia Sweeney was called into action in the Castlerahan goals to make a fine save. For Castlerahan Andy Lynch continued to attack and scored in the 8^th minute. Sub Paul Farrelly came on and had an immediate affect with collecting the ball on the wing and punching inside to Andy Lynch who collected and scored Castlerahan’s second goal. Ballyhaise eventually got back on track with a goal in the 22^nd minute from Anthony Lyons who shot low and hard into net from distance. Paul Farrelly increased the home teams lead with a well taken point from a narrow angle in the 24^th minute. Martin Tackney finished the scoring in the game with a consolation point for Ballyhaise to leave the score Castlerahan 2-3 Ballyhaise 1-3.

Best for Castlerahan in the full back line were P. Fitzpatrick, J. Lynch and P. Campbell. In attack A. Lynch and P. Brady contributed most of the scoring. For Ballyhaise John Fay and Barry Kelly tried hard.

Castlerahan : Ferdia Sweeney, Peter Fitzpatrick, Johnnie Lynch, Patrick Campbell, David Clarke, Sean Fitzpatrick, Barry McBreen, Paul Brady, Mark O'Reilly, Paul Brady Castlerahan (1-0), Declan Cahill, Vincent Conaty(0-1), Andrew Lynch(1-1), Garry Lonergan, Ciaran Doherty. Subs Paul Farrelly (0-1) for Ciaran Doherty, Derek O'Connell for Barry McBreen

Ballyhaise : P.J. Brady, Enda Brady, Sean Fay, Barry Dooley, Noel Walsh, John Boylan, Martin Tackney (0-1), Anthony Lyons (1-0), Gerard Reilly, Barry Kelly (0-1), John Fay (0-1), Barry Reilly, John Edgeworths, John McCormack.

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Castlerahan 0-8 Kingscourt 1-10 ACFL Div 1 16-Mar-03

Visitors on top in Ballyjamesduff
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>Kingscourt Stars made one of their rare trips to Fay Park, Ballyjamesduff
>on Sunday to take on Castlerahan in the opening round of this years
>Division 1 league. Conditions were ideal for the game but the fare served
>up did not match the weather as the play in general was disjointed and both
>sides were guilty of a lot of missed chances. Perhaps each side is engaged
>in a heavy training program in preparation for the championship which may
>explain the lack of cohesion and sharpness associated with football at this
>level.
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>Kingscourt were first to open the scoring with the point from Niall McCabe
>in the first minute. Castlerahan settled down and had one of their best
>spells at this period with points coming from Nigel Duignan and 2 points
>from frees by Sean Brady. Kingscourt took control of the game for all of
>the 2nd quarter. Andrew McCabe had a point from play and added another from
>a free while Damien McDaniel finished off a good passing movement with a
>point in the 23rd minute. Joe McCarthy made a welcome return to the
>Kingscourt side after a long absence and got his name on the score sheet
>with a pointed free. The McCabe brothers Andrew and Niall added 2 further
>points from play but Gavin Sheanon missed a great goal chance when he shot
>wide from close range. In fairness Castlerahan created a lot of good
>chances but weak finishing left them scoreless for the final 15 minutes of
>the first half. Half time score Kingscourt 0-7 , Castlerahan 0-3.
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>Castlerahan manager ,Tony Brady, obviously pointed out a few home truths to
>his side at half time as there was a new urgency in the teams play at the
>beginning of the second half. Sean Brady began to make his presence felt at
>midfield with a number of penetrating runs into attack. He pointed two
>frees in quick succession leaving only two points between the sides with
>about ten minutes gone.
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>Kingscourt forwards were guilty of some glaring misses from both play and
>frees but Castlerahan failed to capitalise on this mainly due to a weak
>forward line. The result of the game was practically decided in the 22nd
>minute when Andrew McCabe got in behind the Castlerahan backs to shoot to
>the net despite a valiant effort by Ferdia Sweeney to save. Castlerahan did
>have a goal chance but Ciaran Cahill's shot was blocked. Kingscourt
>increased their lead with points from Gavin Sheanon, Joe McCarthy and Sean
>Gargan. Castlerahan battled back and Paul Brady managed a right footed
>point from close in. Sean Fitzpatrick who was impressive throughout moved
>up from defence to score a point and Ciaran Cahilll ended Castlerahan's
>tally with a point from a free.
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>Final score Kingscourt 1-10 , Castlerahan 0-8.
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>Both teams will be glad to have this opening game under their belts with
>Kingscourt deserving their 2 points but improved displays will be expected
>from both teams in their next outing. Kingscourt were well served by Thomas
>Wakeley and Thomas Malone in defence, Gavin Sheanon and Gabriel Patterson
>at midfield, the McCabe brothers and Joe McCarthy in attack. Best for
>Castlerahan were Paul Brady, Sean Fitzpatrick and Dane Smith in defence,
>Sean Brady at midfiled, Nigel Duignan and Paul Brady in the forwards.
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>Teams:
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>Castlerhahan : Ferdia Sweeney, Jonathan Lynch, John Flynn, Paul Brady, Dane
>Smith, Alan Mulvey, Sean Fitzpatrick (0-1), Sean Brady (0-4), John Clarke,
>Paul Brady (0-1), Paddy Cusack, Nigel Duignan (0-1), Vincent Conaty, Brian
>Mulvey, David Maguire.
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>Subs : Ciaran Cahill (0-1) for Vincent Conaty, David Clarke for David
>Maguire, Fiachra Sweeney for Jonathan Lynch.
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>Kingscourt : Brendan McCormack, Ciaran Smith, Thomas Wakely, Thomas Pierce,
>Thomas Malone, John Cunningham, Glen McCormack, Gavin Sheanon (0-1),
>Gabriel Patterson, Sean Gargan (0-1), Niall McCabe (0-1), Damien McDaniel
>(0-1), Andrew McCabe (1-3), Joe McCarthy (0-2), Paddy Crosbie
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>Subs : Philip Smith for Andrew McCabe.
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>Referee : Eugene Tormey, Knockbride.
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ACFL Div 1 Match Report Castlerahan 1-6 Drumgoon 1-13

Drumgoon Defeat Depleted Castlerahan

Castlerahan 1-6 Drumgoon 1-13

Castlerahan without a number of regulars continued their poor league run on Saturday evening last with a home defeat to Drumgoon. Drumgoon got off to an ideal start with a goal from Paddy McCabe who found himself unmarked at the edge of the square. Drumgoon continued to sweep aside the Castlerahan challenge and had points from Ian Reilly (2) and Michael McDonald in quick succession after some fine passing movements. Castlerahan at last got a grip on the game with a point from Alan Mulvey after 10 minutes. Drumgoon continued to dominate and had further points from Paddy McCabe and Martin Clerkin. David Maguire replied with a fisted point for Castlerahan and Nigel Duignan added another taking a pass from Paul Farrelly. Paddy McCabe and Jim McNally had further points for Drumgoon while Keith Fannin tapped over another from a free. Castlerahan gave themselves a lifeline when Declan Cahill advanced from defence and his goalward pass was fisted to the net by David Maguire. Drumgoon finished the half strongly when Ian Reilly added two points the first from a free and the second from a through ball from Edward Jackson. This left the half time score Drumgoon 1-10 Castlerahan 1-3.

Scores in the second half were at a premium as Drumgoon form dipped considerably and Castlerahan came more into the game. Nigel Duignan was first to score in the second half when he pointed after a fine individual run. David Maguire had a long range point after 10 minutes and Keith Fannin replied with a point from a free. Drumgoon were guilty of some wild shooting at this stage and it was left to Paul McCabe to complete their scoring with two points, one from a fisted effort. Nigel Duignan brought Castlerahan's tally to an end with a point leaving the final score Drumgoon 1-13 Castlerahan 1-6.

Best for Drumgoon in defence were Paul Crossan and Keith Fannin with Ian Reilly and Paddy McCabe doing well throughout the game up front. For Castlerahan Declan Cahill and Peter Fitzpatrick tried hard in defence, with Brian Mulvey coming out on top at midfield and in attack Nigel Duignan and David Maguire contributed most of the scores.

Drumgoon : John Reilly, Paul Crossan, Colm Hannon, Brian Bates, Niall Fortune, Adrian Crossan, Keith Fannin (0-2) , Edward Jackson, Jim McNally (0-1), Philip McDermott, Michael McDonald (0-1), Paddy McCabe (1-2), Ian Reilly (0-4), Paul McCabe (0-2), Martin Clerkin (0-1) Subs : Seamus Morris for Paddy McCabe inj, Shane McGarry for Martin Clerkin inj.

Castlerahan : Ferdia Sweeny, Declan Cahill, John Flynn, Paul Brady, Ciaran Lynch, David Clarke, Peter Fitzpatrick, Brian Mulvey, Paul Brady, Paul Farrelly, Alan Mulvey (0-1), Nigel Duignan (0-3), Kieran Cahill, David Maguire (1-2), Shane Cusack.

Subs : Kevin Coleman for Shane Cusack

ACFL Div 1 Match Report Castlerahan 0-4 Killygarry 3-14

Killygarry Take Points Easily

Killygarry 3-14 Castlerahan 0-4

Using this league game as further preparation for the upcoming championship the Killygarry outfit produced a far more determined display to run out easy winners against the home side on Saturday evening last. The visitors opened the scoring in the 2^nd minute with a point from Niall Smith who latched onto a broken ball on the 13m line. From the outset Donal Thomas commanded midfield and picked the first of a number of points in the 9^th minute when he soloed from midfield to slot over. Alan Mulvey opened the home teams account with a pointed free in the 10^th minute when Paul Farrelly was fouled after gaining good possession. Niall Smith added the visitors 3^rd point from a long range free kick. Although Killygarry were dominating possession the home team still kept in touch with a point from Ciaran Doherty in the 15th minute. Some good passing between Thomas Leonard and Niall Smith pushed Killygarry further ahead when the corner forward added Killygarrys fourth point. The goal that was threatening came in the 17^th minute when Andy McGovern made a fine overhead catch from a long delivery and turned to get past 2 Castlerahan defenders and blast the ball to the net. Michael McGovern tapped over from the 21m line to extend Killygarrys lead further. Donal Thomas added his 2^nd point after soloing through to point in the 20^th minute. Killygarry continued to show their superiority in the run up to half time when Michael McGovern completed their scoring for the half. To finish off their scoring Castlerahan called on Alan Mulvey to convert a free after Paul Farrelly was fouled in possession. This left the half time score Killygarry 1-7 Castlerahan 0-3.

Upon the restart the home team looked like staging a come back when John Clarke pointed a long range effort in the opening minute. The revival was short lived as Niall Smith cancelled out the score with a point after a long fisted delivering from midfielder Donal Thomas. The same midfielder was involved in the next 3 scores where he scored one himself from play and was fouled close to the Castlerahan goalposts on 2 occasions and free taker Niall Smith punished the home defence both times. The home team faced a further setback with a goal from Michael McGovern after his attempted kick from long range for a point slipped in between the keeper and the crossbar. Niall Smith completed the scoring with a tally of 1-1 from play to leave Killygarry run out convincing winners. Best for Killygarry were D. Smith at full back , midfilder Donal Thomas who carried the ball to great effect and the full forwards of Michael McGovern and Niall Smith. Castlerahan were short a number of regulars and will be hoping to return to a full squad in the not too distant future. Best on the day were Paul Farrelly and Johnny Lynch.

Castlerahan : Ferdia Sweeney, Micky Duffy, John Flynn, David Clarke, Peter Fitzpatrick, Johnny Lynch, Fiachra Sweeney, Paul Brady, John Clarke (0-1), Dane Smith, Alan Mulvey (0-2 frees), Vincent Conaty, Paul Farrelly, Mark O'Reilly, Ciaran Doherty (0-1). Subs Ouray McBride for Mickey Duffy, Sean Fitzpatrick for Peter Fitzpatrick, Kevin Coleman for Ciaran Doherty.

Killygarry : P. Galligan, Stephen Maloney, D Smith, Padraig Reilly, Padraig Cahill, Padraig Ruddy, Enda Gilsnean, Patrick Hyland, Donal Thomas(0-3), Thomas Leonard (0-1), Sean Maloney, Andy McGovern (1-0), Stephen McGovern, Michael McGovern (1-3), Niall Smith(1-6, 4 frees) Subs Hugo Smith (0-1) , Mark Greany.

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ACFL Div1 Castlerahan 0-12 Knockbride 1-9 Sat 19th July.

Castlerahan Earn Draw

Castlerahan 0-12 Knockbride 1-9

In the middle of championship season both teams used this league game on Saturday evening in Ballyjamesduff as an important warm up for vital championship games in the coming weeks. Both management teams were keen to start with their strongest teams possible and the game started at a very fast pace given the difficult conditions underfoot. Knockbride showed early promise but started off with 3 wides in the first couple of minutes. Enda Mulvey opened the scoring for Castlerahan with a point after Vincent Conaty provided a pass. The visitors evened the scoring up when Larry Reilly collected a break in midfield and ran through the Castlerahan defence to tap over in the 7^th minute. In the early stages both defences remained on top and it wasn’t until the 11^th minute that Nigel Duignan launched an attack and was fouled. Enda Mulvey converted to give Castlerahan the lead. With Knockbride on top possession wise but failing to take their scores the Castlerahan management made 2 changes with Paul Farrelly coming in for Vincent Conaty and Ouray McBride coming on for Mark O’Reilly. Larry Reilly continued to make runs through the middle and was fouled in the 13^th minute, and resulting free was converted by corner forward Daragh Smith.

Goal chance taken

The threatened goal came a minute later when Seamus Lynch grabbed a break on the 45m and soloed through unopposed to shoot low past the Castlerahan keeper Charlie Clerkin. The goal seemed to spur Castlerahan on and they upped their game as half time approached. In the 18^th minute Nigel Duignan got the first score of the comeback with Enda Mulvey providing an assist. Inside at full forward Brian Mulvey continued to contest and was fouled in the 24^th minute. Sean Brady pointed the 21m free. Ouray McBride was quickest to react from a short kick out and intercepted to layoff to Enda Mulvey who in turn punished the Knockbride defence with a point. Castlerahan went in ahead at half time when Paul Farrelly picked up a pass and was fouled on route to goals. Enda Mulvey again pointed the free to leave the half time score Knockbride 1-2 Castlerahan 0-6.

Second Half

The 2^nd half was a minute under way when Knockbride leveled scores with Raphael Rodgers passing to Larry Reilly on the wing who found the target from a difficult angle. Again Knockbride began to dominate with plenty of attacks but wasting a lot of chances to edge ahead. John Clarke provided a rallying score for Castlerahan when he fielded well from a kick out , took one solo and drove over the bar from the 45m line in the 7^th minute. Gaining in confidence the Castlerahan attack tested the Knockbride keeper Ronan Keaskin twice in quick succession but he saved both times. Knockbride leveled scores again when Niall O’Reilly shot for goal but was tipped over by Castlerahan keeper Charlie Clerkin. Knockbride pushed ahead when Larry Reilly pointed well from a 45m free. Castlerahans best spell in the game came when Sean Brady scored a free in the 15^th minute after being fouled. Enda Mulvey provided an inside pass to Paul Brady (Snr) who tapped over one minute later. Again the home team took its opportunities when Sean Brady soloed through on a break from midfield to kick from the 45m line high over the bar. Sensing the game slipping away from them Knockbride stepped up a gear again. From a high delivery into the square the Castlerahan square a mix up in defence saw Larry Reilly pick up the break but was fouled in the tackle. The resulting penalty was hit well but the Castlerahan keeper pushed over for a point. Continuing to pile on the pressure Knockbrides next score came from Raphael Rodgers with Larry Reilly again involved in the build up. Pushing to level the match the Castlerahan defence were forced into another mistake with Larry Reilly intercepting a pass. A long range effort hit the inside of the post and stayed the right side of it to level the match. In the closing minutes Knockbride went ahead when Colm Fitzpatrick was fouled and Daragh Smith converted the free. In the final minute of normal time Castlerahan salvaged a point when Nigel Duignan was fouled and took a quick free to Alan Mulvey who had sneaked up from defence to kick over from distance. Next day out in the championship both teams will be looking to go one step further with a win. Best for Knockbride were Ollie Mulvey and Larry Reilly. For Castlerahan both midfielders Sean Brady and John Clarke played well, being well supported by Paul Brady (Snr) and Enda Mulvey up front.

Castlerahan : Charlie Clerkin, Mark O’Reilly, John Flynn, Fiachra Sweeney, Dane Smith, Sean Fitzpatrick, Alan Mulvey (0-1), Sean Brady (0-3, 2 frees), John Clarke (0-1), Paul Brady (Snr) (0-1), Paul Brady, Vincent Conaty, Enda Mulvey(0-5, 2 frees), Brian Mulvey, Nigel Duignan (0-1). Subs Ouray McBride for Mark O’Reilly, Paul Farrelly for Vincent Conaty, Andy Lynch for Sean Fitzpatrick, Paddy Cusack for Paul Farrelly.

Knockbride : Ronan Keaskin, Michael Clarke, David Traynor, Barry Smith, Michael Donohoe, Declan O’Reilly, Ciaran Lynch, Ollie Mulvey, Colm Fitzpatrick, Seamus Lynch (1-0), Raphael Rodgers (0-1), Shane Reilly, Daragh Smith(0-2, 2 frees), Larry Reilly(0-5, 1 free), Niall O’Reilly (0-1, 1 free). Subs Stephen Keaskin for Shane Reilly, Tommy Carolan for Barry Smith, Sean Smith for Ciaran Lynch.

Referee : Packie Smith.

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ACFL Div 1 7-Apr-2007

Castlerahan Take Spoils in Close Encounter

Castlerahan 0-12 Lacken 0-11

Castlerahan secured their first win of the 2007 campaign defeating Lacken by the narrowest of margins at the Ballyjamesduff venue. The game, played in perfect conditions condemned Lacken to their first defeat in division one having being promoted last year.

Lacken made an impressive start to the game clocking up three points without reply. Raymond Galligan got the first of these with a superb pint from a sideline kick. This early point was to be a warning to Castlerahan as Galligan was to prove a handful for the home defence for the entire game. Finbarr O’Reilly followed this up with two pointed frees. Three points down after just six minutes Castlerahan started to impose themselves in the middle of the field and Enda Mulvey put the home side on the scoreboard from a pointed free and Nigel Duignan followed this up with the good individual effort. Castlerahan were to level matters in the ninth minute when Ronan Flanagan made a run from the wing back position and his run was well picked out by Fiacra Cork who placed the ball in Flanagan’s path to score the fisted point.

Lacken were served a blow following this when Corner Back Garry McGauren had to be substituted following an injury. After this stoppage the teams exchanged points through Enda Mulvey and Finbarr O’Reilly. With the teams’ level Daniel Lynch found himself in space following a bad ball out of defence but Shane Sheridan in the Lacken goal was up to the task, palming Lynch’s goal bound shot onto the post.

Michael Caldwell then got his name on the score sheet and another pointed free from Enda Mulvey seen Castlerahan go two points up. These points were soon cancelled out when Finbarr O’Reilly again pointed two frees in succession. Both teams again exchanged points before the break to leave things all square at the break.

Lacken started the second half as they did the first, and accumulated a three point lead all frees from the boot of Finbarr O’Reilly. Castlerahan looked in danger of being defeated on home territory at this stage and their chances took a further blow with the loss of Alan Mulvey from centre back with a suspected dislocated shoulder. However his replacement Ciaran Lynch made an instant impact when he was taken down and Enda Mulvey converted the resulting free. Finbarr Brady put three points between the teams once again from a dead ball situation before Nigel Duignan got his second score of the afternoon to leave two points separating the teams with eight minutes left on the clock. Enda Mulvey scored two points in quick succession, the latter of which coming from a good free kick from Ronan Brady in the middle of the field. With the game entering its final minutes Ronan Flanagan linked up well with John Clarke before putting the ball over the bar. Lacken did push on in the latter stages but were unable to break down a resilient defence who found Brian Coleman a good outlet after his introduction.

Castlerahan struggled at times but deserved the win overall. Lacken who scored ten of there eleven points from frees will have to improve up front if they are to compete in Division 1. Best for Castlerahan were Barry Cusack, Ronan Flanagan and Enda Mulvey while Raymond Galligan and Finbarr O’Reilly of Lacken always posed a treat to the Castlerahan defence.

Teams & Scores

Castlerahan; C. Clerkin, S. Boylan, J. Clarke, B. Cusack, D.Smith, A. Mulvey, R. Flanagan (0-2), F. Cork, P. Brady, R. Brady, N. Duignan (0-2), P. Smith, M. Caldwell (0-1), E. Mulvey (0-7, 5 frees), D. Lynch

Lacken; S. Sheridan, T. Hyland, P. Brady, G. McGauren, K. Shanaghy, J. Sheridan, J. Moynagh, J. Crowe, T. Crowe, M. Brady, J. Shanaghy, F.O’Reilly (0-10, 10 frees), P. McGauren, R. Galligan (0-2, 1 free), C. Sheridan

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