Featured image: Paddy & Marie Devlin, the parents of Conor presenting the Conor Devlin Cup to Kevin Lynches captain. Included is club chairman Nicky Bonnes
On Saturday, 28th June, Tír na nÓg Randalstown hosted their 17th annual Conor Devlin Tournament. On the day the teams that played were Naomh Olcán, Swatragh, St. Enda’s, Ard na Rí, Kevin Lynches & Bannagher.
After an excellent day’s hurling Naomh Olcan, progressed to the Shield final where they would meet St. Enda’s while the cup final involved Ard naRi and Kevin Lynch’s, Dungiven.
The tournament had a big crowd spectating throughout the day as per usual. The pitches were in pristine condition! This year was a little more special as Louise Frazier, from Falkirk, in Scotland, travelled by motorcycle to join us with her husband after the Devlin family extended an invite to her. In 2007, after Conor’s tragic death, Louise received some of Conor’s organs. Paddy & Marie made a special presentation to commemorate her visit. Well done to everyone who participated on the day, thanks to the referees, Fionntan McCotter & Mark O’Neill for officiating and all those who organised the day.
Shield final: Naomh Olcán vs. St. Enda’s
Naomh Olcán, an amalgamation between Tír na nÓg and Kickhams U15 hurlers came out on top against St. Enda’s in the shield final, despite a tight encounter, goals were the difference in the end, which saw the Randalstown men over the line.
Captain Ciaran Corr received the trophy from Paddy & Marie Devlin, alongside club chairman Nicky Bonnes.
Cup Final: Kevin Lynches v Ard na Ri
In the cup final, tournament favourites Kevin Lynches, Dungiven took the honours against Ard na Rí, an amalgamation team of St. Brigids and St. Galls. Martin Hurls continued their sponsorship of the tournament and sponsored a prize for the puc fada winner, which went to St. Enda’s and the player of the tournament that was awarded to an Ard na Rí player.
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