Venue: Tullylish GAC
Date: 15th October 2025
Cathair Bhéal Feirste 3-5 (14) – 0-10 (10) St Colman’s Newry
Cathair Bhéal Feirste produced a spirited and determined performance to claim a well-earned victory over a previously unbeaten St Colman’s Newry side in a thrilling encounter at Tullylish GAC last week.
Coming into the game with two narrow defeats behind them, the Belfast side were under pressure to deliver – and deliver they did. From the outset, Cathair Bhéal Feirste showed intent, matching St Colman’s intensity and refusing to be overawed by their opponents’ unbeaten record.
The game was a tight affair throughout, with both sides trading scores in a fiercely contested first half. However, it was the clinical finishing of Cathair Bhéal Feirste that proved decisive. Goals from Rory Conway, Liam Carson, and Ronan Niblock gave them the edge, each strike coming at crucial moments to halt St Colman’s momentum.
In the points department, Aodhán O’Hanlon was in fine form, contributing four points – three of which came from placed balls – while Faolán McKee added a vital point to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
The strength of Cathair Bhéal Feirste’s panel was evident, with substitutes making a notable impact and helping to see out the game in the closing stages. Their all-round team performance, marked by resilience and sharp attacking play, was a testament to their character and preparation.
St Colman’s, who had enjoyed a perfect start to their campaign with two wins, found themselves frustrated by a well-organised and disciplined Cathair Bhéal Feirste defence. Despite their best efforts and a flurry of late points, they were unable to breach the goal and overturn the deficit.
This result breathes new life into Cathair Bhéal Feirste’s season and sets up an exciting clash with St Patrick’s Maghera in the next round.
Cathair Bhéal Feirste Team sheet
- Aaron Hartley
- Daniel Mervyn
- Odhrán Phillips
- Oisin McKenna
- Nathan Smyth
- Cormac Mallon
- Faolán McKee
- Liam Carson
- Layden O’Neill
- Zak Kerr Woodrow
- Daniel Doran
- Nathan Burns
- Ronan Niblock
- Aodhán O’Hanlon
- Rory Conway
Subs used: Harry Feeney, Patrick McAteer, Eoghan Maguire, Rory Magee, Ethan Connolly.