Ballinascreen Ulster Minor Hurling Tournament
Dunloy goals in first half from Conor Mort and Aidan Richmond – a replacement for the injured Oisin McCamphill – set the young Cuchullains up for a semi-final win over Tyrone champions Carrickmore,Eire Og.
Dunloy led 2-5 to 0-7 at half time, the goals from Mort and Richmond proving vital against a very good Carrickmore side. The Tyrone side had wind advantage in second half but Cuchullians played much better in that peroid with their half back line taking charge. Ben O’Kane and Reece Cunning in particular catching the eye. They opened the gap to 9 points with Paddy Martin and Oisin McCallin lively in attack before the Tyrone boys rolled the dice, launching an aerial assault looking for goals.
Their first major came from a long range free, midfielder Francy Hurson’s effort deceiving the Dunloy defence but a piece of brilliance from McCallin at the other end quelled any thoughts of an Eire Og comeback. The Dunloy forward scoring his sides third goal in style.
Carrickmore continued to push and managed another goal at the end of the hour through Rory Woods but the Cuchullains were well worthy of their victory. The Antrim champions now go through to play Down champions Bredagh in the final on Sunday week.
