October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 by thesaffrongael

Cushendall’s first title without Wee John

Antrim Senior Hurling Championship Final 2023

Ruairi Og 1-20 Loughgiel 1-19

Cushendall fan Colm Thompson takes look back at Sunday’s final

As James McNaughton’s 90 yard free in the eighth minute of injury time tailed to the right and wide the Cushendall defenders jumped for joy. Referee Colm Cunning blew the full time whistle as Dall keeper Conor McAlister drove the last of his customary Exocet missile poc-outs down the pitch. If ever there was a demonstration that sport can be cruel it was McNaughton’s final effort at the posts falling inches the wrong side of the uprights. His performance during the previous 70 odd minutes of high octane championship combat had been magnificent, 1-10 was his tally for the game in an outstanding performance, perhaps the best we’ve seen for the Loughgiel number 11.

***Loughgiel’s James McNaughton who was the game’s top scorer with a goal and ten points***

In a game where Ruairi Og lead by seven points on two separate occasions in the second half and where they threatened to pull well clear it was testament to the never say die spirit of the men in red and white that they oh so nearly forced extra time. However history, they say is written by the victors and on Sunday the victors were Ruairi Og Cushendall. A fifteenth title since 1981 and the first without the legendary Wee John McKillop. He was the only ever present throughout the previous fourteen and the high regard in which John was held by the current team was demonstrated by the hanging of his framed tracksuit top in the Dall changing room before the game. As he accepted The Volunteer Cup Dall captain Neil McManus poignantly and rightfully dedicated this triumph to the memory of our greatest ever member. “This one is for Wee John.” “He is always with us.”

John saw the Ruairis win championship titles in Loughgiel, Glenravel, Dunloy, Ballycastle and Casement Park, but on their first final win at Corrigan Park he was sadly no longer with them.

The game had started well for Loughgiel with James McNaughton hitting three points for The Shamrocks with a solitary Paddy Burke point for Cushendall in reply. However the game took its first twist just as Loughgiel looked like establishing dominance. Joseph McLaughlin fed Neil McManus, the angle was tight but where many other players might have chanced a drive at goal Neil showed all his experience to send an unexpected pass to the unmarked Fergus McCambridge who finished to the net. Initially the Shamrocks responded with Christy McGarry and Declan McCloskey to the fore they wrestled back the lead. But Cushendall hit a purple patch and thanks in no small part to Joseph McLaughlin (0-3) and Niall McCormick(0-2) they outscored Loughgiel 0-8 to 0-2 in the second quarter to take control at the short whistle on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-9.

***Fergus McCambridge celebrates after scoring the Cushendall goal that turned the early tide***

Cushendall dominated the opening exchanges but thanks to a combination of stout defending by Loughgiel and some wayward shooting they only added a further point from Fred McCurry when more scores were available. Paul Boyle at the other end had a pile driver brilliantly saved by Conor McAlister to deny him a goal. Paddy Burke sent over another point for Cushendall as the favourites threatened to pull away. But like a prize fighter Loughgiel rose from the canvas and came out swinging again. Ryan McMullan, Shan McGrath and Paul Boyle also pointed to reduce the Dall lead to four. Burke again, McManus and midfielder and man of the match Ryan McCambridge steadied the Dall ship with a point each in response as the game headed down the home straight. With five the margin and the game entering injury time Loughgiel were awarded a free 25 yards from goal. James McNaughton stood over the ball and he blasted for goal but his effort rose agonisingly over the bar. Cushendall couldn’t make the ball stick upfield following Conor McAlister’s poc out. Loughgiel again drove a long ball into the Dall square and in the confusion McNaughton reacted quickest to finish to the net to unbelievably leave the minimum between the teams. The Shamrocks sensationally were given one last chance to rescue a game that at one stage seemed well beyond them. McNaughton, along the sideline at the far side of the field, 90 plus yards from goal launched a hail mary, however agonisingly it tailed inches to the right and wide. Final score Ruairi Og 1-20 Shamrocks 1-19.

***The Loughgiel team, almost half of whom were making thier first appearance in a senior final, gave a great display***

It wasn’t a classic by any means but it will matter little to Cushendall who claimed The Volunteer Cup for the first time in five years. What the game lacked in quality at times it more than made up for with sheer tension and drama. Perhaps the decisive factor was the greater spread of scores in the Dall team with eight players weighing in with scores. Ryan McCambridge was awarded man of the match for his all action performance at midfield, he contributed two points from play, won a number of clean catches from poc outs and broke through Shamrock lines at will. His midfield colleague Fred McCurry and defender Paddy Burke ran him close with accomplished showings and up front teenage corner forward Joseph McLaughlin added to his growing reputation with a fine effort which yielded three points from play in his first senior final. For Loughgiel James McNaughton was sensational and if anyone didn’t deserve to be on the loosing team today it was him. He was well supported by captain Declan McCloskey who played the sweeper role to a tee.

Ryan McCambride, Declan McCloskey and Paddy Burke, all of whom played starring roles in a memorable final

October 15, 2023November 3, 2023 by thesaffrongael

Ruairi Og’s withstand late rally to collect 15th title

Bathshack Antrim Senior Hurling Championship final

Cushendall Ruairi Og 1-20 Loughgiel Shamrocks 1-19

Ruairi Og’s, Cushendall collected their 15^th title when they withstood a late rally from Shamrock’s Loughgiel in an excellent Bathshack Senior Hurling final at a sun kissed Corrigan Park on Sunday.

The Ruairi’s looked to be heading for a comfortable victory when they led 1-18 to 0-15 with 8 minutes of normal time remaining but Loughgiel finished strongly and a goal from James McNaughton, four minutes into injury time closed the gap to the minimum.

***Loughgiel’s top scorer James McNaughton punches the air after scoring an early point***

McNaughton had the chance to tie the contest with the last piece of action of the day but his well struck free from distance, out near the touchline went agonisingly wide of an upright.

In near weather these sides served up a memorable final in front of a packed Corrigan Park that was in near perfect conditions with the Shamrocks determined to overturn an embarrassing defeat to the same opposition in the group stages and they started the game at blistering pace.

James McNaughton, who was to turn in a man of the match performance got them on their way with two early points before Paddy Burke got Cushendall off the mark with a point in the third minute. The Shamrocks looked the sharper at this stage with McNaughton’s blistering pace causing problems and he hit his third of the game to move his side two clear again.

The men from the north Antrim coast had been slow to settle but they struck in devastating fashion after five minutes and a long delivery from Christy McNaughton was played across goal by Joe McLaughlin and Fergus McNaughton finished to the net from close range to put his side ahead for the first time.

**Loughgiel goalkeeper Chrissy O’Connell makes a despairing dive as Fergus McCambrige fires in the Cushendall goal**

The game was being played at a fast pace as Christy McGarry replied immediately with a point at the other end to tie the contest again and further points from Fred McCurry for the ‘Dall’ and a long range effort from Declan McCloskey for Loughgiel maintained the status quo.

The large crowd at Corrigan were certainly getting value for their money as Neil McManus and James McNaughton exchanged further frees, McNaughton’s a superb effort from 60 meters before the same player briefly edged his side ahead from another conversion.

Things began to swing in favour of Ruairi Og’s however as Joe McLaughlin levelled and Neil McManus restored their lead from a free in the 19^th minute before Paul Boyle restored parity once more with his first of the evening.

It was Cushendall who would finish the half the stronger however as Niall McCormick struck a fine point after being set up by Fred McCurry and further points from Joe McLaughlin, McCormack and McLaughlin again had the men in Maroon four in front with 8 minutes remaining to the break.

**Loughgiel captain Declan McKillop in action against Cushendall’s Fergus McCambridge**

Paul Boyle was then shown Yellow as a bit of frustration began to creep into the Loughgiel play but the Shamrocks had an excellent chance to get back into contention but Rian McMullan’s goal attempt was easily dealt with after he had been set up by a strong James McNaughton run.

McManus edged the Ruairi’s five in front with a point in the 28^th minute, just after Scott Walsh had limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury to be replaced by Ruairi McCollam, with a James McNaughton converted free as the game edged into injury time leaving four in it at the break.

Corner back, Paddy Burke struck a great point on the restart to extend the Cushendall lead with Conor McAlister coming to the Ruairi Og’s rescue for a second time as he denied Paul Boyle at the other end.

It was Cushendall who were creating the better chances but they were guilty of a number of poor wides and Loughgiel responded with points from Enda Og McGarry, Paul Boyle and Shan McGrath to eat into the Cushendall lead.

Things were certainly livening up as both sets of supporters urged their sides to greater effort and substitute Ed McQuillan obliged with an excellent point with virtually his first touch of the ball to move his side six in front by the 12^th minute.

It wasn’t looking good for the Shamrocks at this stage but they responded well through James McNaughton, Rian McMullan, McNaughton again from an 80 meter free and another from closer range in response to one from Ryan McCambridge to keep their side in touch.

It all seemed in vain however as Cushendall came roaring back with Paddy Burke’s second of the evening, Ryan McCambridge and Burke again had the Ruairi Og’s six ahead with eight minutes remaining.

**Cushendall’s Eoghan Campbell solos out of defence during Sunday’s final over Loughgiel at Corrigan Park.**

It looked over at this stage but Loughgiel threw caution to the wind and points from Daniel McCloskey, Shan McGrath and Paul Boyle left just a goal between the sides.

Neil McManus replied from a free and then set up Ryan McCambridge for another from play to move his side five in front by the 28^th minute but James McNaughton replied from a free and then finished to the net from close range to keep the men in Red’s hopes alive.

The superb McNaughton would have one last opportunity to send the game into extra time but his long range free in the 6^th minute of injury time tailed just wide of the upright with Colum Cunning sounding his full-time whistle.

There were scenes of celebration as the Ruairi Og’s gained some compensation for their defeat to Dunloy at the same stage last year and they will now go forward to represent Antrim in the Ulster’s

Skipper Neil McManus paid tribute to their greatest supporter, John McKillop, who sadly passed away this year in his acceptance speech and dedicated this win to the man who was always with them in victory or defeat.

***Cushendall’s Ryan McCambridge and Neil McManus celebrate during the County Antrim senior hurling final 2023 at Corrigan Park.***

Cushendall Scorers: N McManus 0-5 frees), P Burke 0-4, F McCambridge 1-0, R McCambridge 0-3, J McLaughlin 0-3, N McCormick 0-2, F McCurry 0-2, E McQuillan 0-1

Loughgiel Scorers: J McNaughton 1-10 (0-6 frees), P Boyle 0-3, S McGrath 0-2 (1 free), R McMullan 0-2, C McGarry 0-1, Declan McCloskey 0-1

Cushendall: Conor McAlister; Paddy Burke, Liam Gillan, Martin Burke; Scott Walsh, Eoghan Campbell, Aidan McNaughton; Fred McCurry, Ryan McCambridge; Ronan McAteer, Neil McManus, Fergus McCambridge; Niall McCormick, Christy McNaughton, Joe McLaughlin.

Subs: Ruairi McCollam for Scott Walsh (24), Sean McAfee for C McNaughton (37), Ed McQuillan for R McAteer (41), Paddy McGill for F McCambridge (55), Stephen Walsh for R McCollam (57)

Loughgiel: Chrissy O’Connell; Tiernan Coyle, Rory McCloskey, Ruairi McCormick; Declan McCloskey, Damon McMullan, Caolan Blair; Enda Og McGarry, Ryan McKee; Dan McCloskey, James McNaughton, Rian McMullan; Shan McGrath, Paul Boyle, Christy McGarry.

Subs: Jack McCloskey for P Boyle (60+1), Ben McGarry for R McKee (60+4)

Referee: Colum Cunning (Dunloy)

Paddy McIlwaine of Saffron Gael presents the Nobel Cafe Man of the Match award to James McNaughton who scored 1-10 of Loughgiel’s total

**The main man! terence Sambo McNaughton wore a special T shirt bearing a photo of Wee John McKillop as the Ruairis won their 15th title, but their first without John being there**

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by thesaffrongael

Martin on target as Dunloy ends Loughgiel’s drive for five

Antrim Minor Hurling Championship

Dunloy 0-17 Loughgiel 2-9

A free taking master class by corner forward Paudie Martin saw Dunloy see off the challenge of Loughgiel in Saturday’s Minor Hurling Championship Final at Pairc MacUilin, and in doing so ended the Shamrocks bid for a fifth title in a row.

***County chairman Ciaran McCavana presents the Saffron Gael Man of the Match award, sponsored by Nobel Cafe, to Dunloy’s Paudie Martin***

Martin hit some great scores throughout the game which kept the Cuchuallains on top for most of the hour, while Loughgiel were wasteful for the most part and could well have saved the game had they displayed their usual accuracy. With time almost up Dunloy appeared to be cruising home as the held a five point lead, but a point from a free by Loughgiel full forward Roan McGarry was followed by an injury time goal from the same player and suddenly the gap was down to a single point. There was a few nervous minutes for the Dunloy fans to endure, but Martin secured the win when he pointed his ninth point of the game four minutes into added time.

**Loughgiel’s Roan McGarry who did the bulk of the Shamrocks scoring**

Martin gave Dunloy the lead after two minutes but McGarry came back with a goal from a free for Loughgiel, the ball deceiving the Dunloy goalkeeper and dipping just under the crossbar. Martin closed the gap to a single point when he sent over his second pointed free but Roan McGarry tacked on another from free for the Shamrocks to keep them ahead. A great save by the Loughgiel goalkeeper saw him touch the ball over the bar from an Oisin McCamphill rasper but McGarry added one from play to keep the gap at two. Two more points from Paudie Martin, one from a free and the other from a 65 brought Dunloy level and though Loughgiel got one back they missed a couple of simple chances and Dunloy took advantage push ahead by half time on a scoreline of 0-9 to 1-5.

**Dunloy centre back Ben O’Kane makes a high catch.**

With the fresh breeze in their favour in the second half Dunloy started to stretch their lead after the change of ends as Paudi Martin, 11 and Marin again stretched the lead to four by the midway point of the second half. Both teams missed a couple of good opportunities as the game entered the last ten minutes, but a fine strike for a long range free by Martin had the gap out to five. A Roan McGarry point closed the gap back to four and when the full forward got his second goal of the game in injury time Loughgiel’s hopes were suddenly revived. However that was to be the Shamrocks last chance and Martin secured the win with a point from a free out on the right sideline.

***Dunloy’s Oisin McCamphill in action against Loughgiel***

County chairman Ciaran McCavana presents the Minor Hurling Championship cup to Dunloy captain Ben O’Kane

October 14, 2023October 30, 2023 by thesaffrongael

Biddies pip Rovers in entertaining final

Casement SC JHC Final

St. Brigid’s Cloughmills 1-12 Glen Rovers Armoy 0-13

St. Brigid’s Cloughmills overcame the challenge of Glen Rovers Armoy to collect the Junior Hurling Championship in a robust and entertaining encounter in Waterfoot on Saturday.

Despite the heavy rain that fell for most of the morning the Oisin CLG pitch was in good order as these two deadly rivals commenced the battle for Junior Championship glory.

There was little between the sides throughout but the sending off of Armoy’s Colin Lordan in the 31^st minute of the first half, following an off the ball incident and a goal from Liam Kearns, 9 minutes into the second had a major influence on the eventual outcome.

Mickey Devlin pointed Cloughmills into an early lead but Turlach McBride replied from a ‘65’ before Chris McKiernan in the St. Brigid’s goals made an excellent save to deny Owen Kinney.

McBride edged Armoy ahead from the resulting ‘65’ but Ruairi Laverty replied for the ‘Biddies’ to tie the contest with 10 minutes gone.

A great point from Trevor Linton saw the Glen Rovers hit the front for the second time and Eamonn McCaughan followed with another before Ruairi Laverty responded with his second of the contest to leave just one in it by the 17^th minute.

The game was being played at a fast pace and the challenges were going in hard and fast as Owen Kinney moved Armoy two in front once more from a close range free and at this stage Glen Rovers were looking the better side and winning the majority of dirty ball.

Eoin Dobbin, from his first free of the evening pulled it back to a single score and the same player would convert two more to move his side in front for the first time with four minutes remaining to the break.

Conor Laverty replaced Corey Blair in the Cloughmill’s side before the umpires called referee Paul McSparran’s attention to an off the ball incident and after consultation the Cushendun official showed Colin Lordan a straight Red.

The final score of the opening half would fall to Cloughmills as Eoin Dobbin took his total to 0-4 with his fourth conversion of the opening half to leave his side 0-7 to 0-5 ahead at the half way stage.

Glen Rovers introduced John ‘Rocky’ Dillon at the start of the second half with the former county man unable to start because of a niggling injury and he would give his side a bit of impetus as the action got underway again.

The sweet striking Turlach McBride closed the gap to one with his third ‘65’ conversion of the evening with Eoin Dobbin replying from a 60 meter free to restore his side’s two point advantage and he increased that lead to three from his fifth free of the evening after the ball was moved forward for dissent.

Trailing by three at this stage it wasn’t looking good for the men from the Glen but they replied with a massive point from Callum Coyles from all of 80 meters from goal.

However St. Brigid’s struck a deadly blow, three minutes later when a long delivery from Eoin Dobbin broke favourably for team captain Liam Kearns and he fired past Conor Devlin from close range to put his side five ahead and they seemed to be gaining control.

Glen Rovers had other ideas however and they came back strongly with Rocky Dillon driving them forward with Eamonn McCaughan hitting three on the bounce and Eoin O’Boyle adding another to close the gap to one by the 16^th minute.

They continued to press and Owen Kinney looked in for a goal but his effort was charged down before the ‘Biddies’ broke forward and Conor Laverty struck a fine point to relieve the siege.

Back came Armoy and Turlach McBride continued with his master class in long range free taking as he split the posts from 60 meters to leave just one in it again with two minutes of normal time remaining.

That was as close as they got however with the excellent Eoin Dobbin setting up substitute Reece Watt for the game’s final score at the other end with Paul McSparran’s full time whistle bringing a sea of Black and Orange racing onto the Glenariff pitch.

County chairman, Ciaran McCavanagh congratulated both sides for providing an entertaining game of a very high standard on the day before presenting captain, Liam Kearns with the cup to herald scenes of wild celebration.

St. Brigid’s Cloughmills: 1 Christopher McKiernan, 2 Sean McKendry, 3 Kevin O’Boyle, 4 Stephen Martin, 5 Johnny Duffin, 6 Geoffery Og Laverty, 7 Corey Blair, Joseph Smyth, 9 Odhran McCurdy, 10 Martin Dobbin, 11 Ruairi Laverty, 12 Liam Kearns, 13 James Doherty, 14 Michael Devlin, 15 Eoin Dobbin, 17 Conor Laverty, 18 Reece Watt

Glen Rovers: 1 Conor Devlin, 2 Callum Turlach McBride, , 3 Shane Devlin, 4 Arthur Devlin, 5 Turlach McBride, 6 Thomas Burns, 7 Liam Dillon, 8 Ciaran McKenna, 9 PJ McBride, 10 Eoin O’Boyle, 19 Colin Lordan, 12 Eamonn McCaughan, 13 Trevor Linton, 14 Owen Kinney, 15 Conor Christie, 11 John Dillon, 18 Joseph McFetridge.

Referee: Paul McSparran (Cushendun)

Paddy McIlwaine presents the Nobel Cafe Man of the Match award to Geoffery Og Laverty

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 by thesaffrongael

McCann goal sees Creggan bridge eight-year gap

Andersonstown Social Club Antrim Intermediate Hurling Championship Final

Sarsfields 0-14-1-16 Creggan Kickham’s

Kevin Herron reports from Dunsilly

Oran McCann’s 54^th minute goal was pivotal in Creggan seeing off a determined Sarsfields side 1-16-0-14 in Saturday evenings Andersonstown Social Club Intermediate Hurling Final at Dunsilly.

Creggan trailed at the break in an evenly contested final and regained the initiative through a Thomas McCann score 12 minutes from time.

There was never more than two-points between the sides until the 54^th minute when McCann stretched the lead and then assisted in namesake Oran firing home the game’s only goal seconds later to seal their first Intermediate crown since 2015.

Creggan’s Oran McCann raises his hand his celebration after scoring the only goal of the game in Saturday’s Intermediate Hurling Championship win over Sarsfields at Dunsilly.

Kevin McKernan would depart proceedings a few minutes later and it didn’t help the Paddies cause as they sought a comeback that wouldn’t materialise in the end.

The opening stages saw both sides cancel each other out at will. Daniel Smyth drew first blood for Sarsfields, only for Morgan Nelson to immediately respond at the other end.

Kevin McKernan opened his account and restored his sides lead from the placed ball, but Connor McCann hit back from the same scenario.

Creggan edged ahead for the first time thanks to a fine Ruairi McCann point and namesake Oran doubled the lead after taking a lay off from Sean Duffin and swinging over.

***Conor McCann sends over a Creggan point from a free***

Anthony McGarrigle halved the deficit, profiting from a turnover and then taking advantage with the score and his side pulled level through a 65’ from Kevin McKernan.

McKernan ensured his side forged ahead for the third time, taking a pass from Daniel Smyth and dropping over a superb angled point to make it 0-05-0-04.

Connor McCann restored parity from a free that was awarded prior to Kevin Rice’s shot almost being spilled to the net by Gerard McKeown.

The point trading pattern continued, Niall McKenna floated over his first point of the contest, but Sam Maguire immediately cancelled it out with his first of the evening.

A scoreless period of almost ten minutes followed before Anthony McGarrigle would double his account and edge Sarsfields ahead again.

The Stewartstown outfit doubled their lead through a pop over by Mark Rea, though they were perhaps fortunate to lead at the break.

Oran McCann doubled his tally and halved the deficit after combining with Connor and just before the half time whistle Diarmuid Mulholland watched in amazement as his close-range flick on was somehow scrambled off the line to safety and Sarsfields held a slender 0-08-0-07 lead at the midway stage.

Creggan pulled level for the fifth time after the restart through Connor McCann’s first point from play and third score overall.

They would have Cormac Rice to thank for remaining level a few minutes later as their shot-stopper parried Donal McKernan’s goal bound shot.

The nervy nature of the game continued with the next six scores evenly traded approaching the final quarter of an hour.

Kevin McKernan restored his sides slender lead from a free, only for Connor McCann to draw his side level from the same scenario after Kevin Rice was obstructed.

Niall McKenna produced an excellent over the shoulder effort that dropped between the posts, but Creggan talisman McCann brought his personal tally to five with his fourth converted free to make it 0-10 apiece on the 45^th minute.

Sarsfields edged ahead for the last time after Niall McKenna nipped in and turned the ball over, before finding Daniel McKernan to point.

Sean Duffin would swing over the equaliser and ensure his side had pulled level for the eighth and final time.

Less than 60-seconds later Thomas McCann dropped over an angled score to swing the pendulum.

***Kevin McKernan sends a sideline cut between the Creggan posts early in the second half***

McCann doubled their advantage through his fifth free and although Kevin McKernan halved the deficit with a sensational side-line cut, Creggan were about to seal victory with 60-seconds of brilliance.

Morgan Nelson produced a wonder score and after Sarsfields short puck-out was turned over, Thomas McCann dropped over a point and opened up a three-point lead for the first time (0-15-0-12).

They would firmly turn the screw just seconds later as McCann again won possession and slipped a pass through to Oran McCann- who lined up a bullet of a shot that gave Gerard McKeown no chance of saving and opened up a 1-15-0-12 gap in the process.

Sarsfields needed a quick goal, though had to settle for a super Kevin McKernan point instead.

It would be McKernan’s last positive contribution as he struck out in frustration as Sean Duffin in front of referee Ciaran McCloskey- who had no hesitation in brandishing the red card.

Creggan landed their final score of the evening from the subsequent free that was worked cross field to Kevin Rice to pop over.

The 14-men of Sarsfields continued to throw their all in search a goal that would have set up a grandstand finish.

***Daniel McKernan in action against Creggan’s Sean Duffin***

Caaolan McKernan floated in a few high balls that came to nothing. Niall McKenna would have the opportunity to try and yield something positive from a close-range free that was diverted over the bar instead for a point.

In the end, Creggan negotiated the remainder of time at ease to ensure that the Intermediate title would be heading back to the Loughshore for the first time in eight-years and they can now look forward to an Ulster campaign- where they will meet the winners of the Down Championship on November 5^th.

Creggan: C Rice, A Maguire, A McKeown, J McAteer, S Maguire (0-01), K McCann, L McCann, S Duffin (0-01), R McCann, M Nelson (0-02), K Rice (0-02), O McCann (1-02), T McCann (0-02), C McCann (0-06, 0-05f), D Mulholland. Subs: T McLarnon for D Mulholland (46), L Johnston for O McCann (59), P McGuckian for S Maguire (60+2).

Sarsfields: G McKeown, N McAlea, J Daniels, M McCavanagh, J Cunningham, C McKernan, E McCartan, K McKernan (0-06, 0-01f, 0-01 65’, 0-01s), Daniel McKernan (0-01), D Smith (0-01), N McKenna (0-03, 0-01f), A McGarrigle (0-02), Donal McKernan, G Lennon, M Rea (0-01). Subs: N O’Mullane for M Rea (36), O Coleman for Donal McKernan. (41), M Johnston for J Cunningham (43), R McAreavey for D Smith (55).

Referee: Ciaran McCloskey (Loughgiel)