U 14 County Hurling Champions
Our under 14 team had a fantastic 8-9 to 1-6 victory over Roanmore in the
County Hurling Final played at Fraher Field, last Saturday afternoon, and in
doing so retained their title from last year.
A tremendous second half performance was given as both teams were level at
the halftime break 2-2 to 1-5. The Abbeyside boys really picked up their game
after the break and played some very good hurling. The standard of blocking,
tackling, passing and finishing was a joy to watch. There were some excellent
individual performances, however it was the teamwork that really set them apart
from the opposition. We outscored the city side by 6-7 to a single point in the
second half.
A delighted Meldan O’Dwyer received the cup on behalf of the panel and in
his acceptance speech thanked the management, players and parents for their
work and help all year. Later the players went for a celebratory meal and
afterwards toured the parish by car with the cup.
This has capped a tremendous year for this panel of players winning both the
Feile Hurling and Football County Finals earlier this year and Saturday adding
the hurling county championship to the football one captured in the spring.
This is a rare achievement for any team and the first time achieved in the
club.
Minor Hurling
Our minor hurling team played against Clann na Gael on Wednesday night of
last week and played well in the second half to come out on top in the county
semi final at the Fraher Field. They now play Cappoquin in the County Final this
Friday night coming again in the Fraher Field at 6.30 before the senior
footballers take on St. Saviours. We would encourage all supporters to come
along early and cheer on the team and we as a club would like to wish all the
players and mentors well.
Danny Lenihan Cup
Just a reminder to parents that the Danny Lenihan Cup for juveniles will
take place on Saturday morning, 11th October at the Burgery.
