Creggan emerged winners of the annual South West Antrim Allianz Cumman na mbunscoil indoor hurling competition at the Antrim Forum today.
In a tournament that saw teams take points from each other regularly it was always going to be a fiercely competitive affair. In the round robin group stages St Colmcille’s Ballymena emerged on top, gaining the right to face Mary Queen of Peace Glenravel in the semi-final, the other semi saw local rivals Mount St Michael’s Randalstown and Creggan go head to head.
In the first semi a determined Mary Queen of Peace team stunned St Colmcille’s with their hunger and excellent fast paced hurling, running out 4-0 winners. The second semi was close fought with no inch being given, indeed it was decided in extra time with a “golden goal”, Creggan winning 3-2.
The final therefore saw Creggan go up against the Glenravel boys. Creggan were fastest out of the blocks and looked to have the competition sewn up, holding a 2 goal lead with time almost up. A dramatic fight back saw Mary Queen of Peace score 2 lightning quick goals to force the game into extra time. Showing their experience from the semi-final Creggan struck a “golden goal” early to take the title and bring an end to an excellent days hurling.
