North Junior ‘A’ Hurling League
Nenagh Eire Og were the first team to book a place in this years North Junior ‘A’ Hurling League final after an exciting 0-31 to 3-18 win over Ballinahinch in Shalee last Friday evening.
Eire Og enjoyed a 0-14 to 1-9 half time lead but Ballinahinch made a bright start to the second half, scoring a goal only one minute into the half. Eire Og responded well and would go onto lead for the remainder of the game – albeit Ballinahinch did score a goal on the 59th minute to claw Eire Og’s lead back to one.
However, Eire Og finished well, scoring four of the last five points of the game to secure a final berth. Anthony Walsh was Eire Og’s top scorer with nine points (five from play) with Aodhan O’Connor and Cian Crowley also scoring five each from play for the town side.
Roscrea will join Nenagh Eire Og in the Final after their 1-27 to 2-22 extra time win over Toomevara last Monday evening.
Two Shane Nolan goals were the difference between the sides at half time of normal time with Toome leading 2-8 to 0-10.
Roscrea made the better start to the second half and had the game level by the 41st minute – 2-11 to 0-17.
Ros went onto score 1-2 without reply in the middle to gain a five point lead but Toome finished strongly, clawing back the Roscrea lead with a Shane Nolan free six minutes into injury time levelling matters – 2-18 to 1-21.
Roscrea held a slender 1-26 to 2-22 half time lead in extra time and added the only point of the second half to secure a two point victory. Liam Seacy was a prominent scorer for Roscrea whilst Shane Nolan finished with a tally 2-10 (1-8 frees) for the Greyhounds.
Roscrea and Nenagh Eire Og will now meet in what is a repeat of the 2021 League Final which Roscrea won on a 1-17 to 1-12 scoreline.
The Final will take place this coming Friday evening (23rd June) at 7.30 pm in Borrisokane. Entry to the game is via either tap and go or tickets which are available to purchase through our social media channels.
North Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship
Group 2 of The Watch Centre sponsored North Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship commenced last Sunday evening.
Toomevara had an impressive 2-15 to 1-6 victory over league champions Newport.
Toome had an impressive first half performance – leading 1-8 to 0-3 at the break with Tim Flaherty scoring their goal on the 12th minute. Newport scored their goal on the 38th minute but it wasnt enough to change the momentum of the game with Toome’ on top throughout.
Flaherty scored his second goal of the game on the 49th minute and finished with an impressive tally of 2-8.
Kiladangan had a comprehensive 4-18 to 0-13 win over neighbours Burgess last Sunday in Kilcolman. Kiladangan stormed into the game with Paul Seymour scoring a hat trick of goals in the first ten minutes. They enjoyed a 3-11 to 0-7 half time lead with Noel Gleeson finishing well for Kiladangan’s fourth goal on the 53rd minute.
Round 2 of Group 2 takes place this coming Sunday 25th June with both games throwing in at 2.00 pm – Newport will host Borrisokane with Brendan Ryan officiating whilst John Cleary will referee Kiladangan v Toomevara which will take place in Puckane. Group 1 and 3 will commence this weekend.
In Group 1 – Silvermines will host Templederry Kenyons this Friday (23rd June) at 7.30 pm in Dolla with Pat O’Mahony on duty as referee. In the second game in the group, Lorrha Dorrha host Moneygall on Sunday 25th June at 2.00 pm with Peter Carroll refereeing.
Group 3 sees Knockshegowna hosting Ballina this Friday (23rd June) at 8.00 pm in Ballingarry with Tommy Ryan to referee whilst Portroe host Nenagh Eire Og on Sunday 25th at 2.00 pm with Tommy Ryan also on duty.
North Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
The Watch Centre sponsored North Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship will commence on Friday 30th June with all three games throwing in at 7.30 pm.
Nenagh Eire Og will face Roscrea in Borrisoleigh, Kilruane MacDonaghs will take on Borris Ileigh in Roscrea whilst MacDonagh Park Nenagh will be the venue for the clash of Toomevara v Ballinahinch.
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