Na Magha of Derry won the Regional Feile at Fr Maginn Park on Saturday beating the hosts, Con Magees in the final at the end of a great days completion. Seven of the teams who took part were from Ulster, while London made up the eight. The teams were Shane O’Neill’s of GLenarm, who reached the Cup semi-final, Cuchullains Armagh, Patrick Rankins of Down, Lisbellaw of Fermanagh and Tullach Og of Tyrone
Con Magees beat the London in their first game, but Na Magha proved too strong for the hosts in the second game out. However they went on to win their other two games to qualify for a semi-final with north Antrim rivals Glenarm Shane O’Neill’s. In a great contest the home team prevailed but the Derry side Na Magha again held all the aces. There was hope at half time as the gap was just a single point (Na Magha 0-02 Con Magees 0-01) but after the change of ends Na Magha turned on the style to grab the honours.
In the Shield final Cuchullains of Armagh, who had actually beaten overall winners Na Magha in the group stages, had too much power for London.
A lot of praise must go to the Glenravel club for the fantastic way they hosted the event.
Overall it was a great day and while Con Magees were disappointed to be beaten, nobody can deny the Derry champions who were very worthy winners.
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