CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GEAL

Bitter disappointment for our under 15 footballers in Donoughmore last Sunday as we went to Duhallow on a glorious Sunday morning. This was one of the best games of football seen all year. The Imokilly boys were bitterly disappointed to lose out at the end of a cliffhanger.
In the first half Duhallow were quick out of the blocks registering a couple of points before our boys found their feet. Points from Diarmuid Ring and James O’Mahony had us level by the end of the first quarter. Further points from Ring, Gavin Daly and Nathan Cashman equalled three from Duhallow. A great point from Kevin Lane left us one point in front at half time.
A tense, exciting second half saw us exchange a couple of points with Duhallow. Then they went up a point before we got what we thought was the breakthrough. A good ball from Gavin Daly to James O’Mahony saw James make a great run through to score a great goal only for the ref to call him back and give us a 13 metre free. End to end stuff then to the end with nothing between the teams. Two points from Diarmuid Ring, along with one from James O’Mahony left us at nine a piece with two minutes on the clock. However, it was not our day and Duhallow raised two more white flags to leave them two points to the good at full time.
This was a very good performance by our boys – we just didn’t get the rub of the green on the day. There were many fine performances on the day, Alan Frahill O’Connor had a great game initially at midfield and later at centre back. Diarmuid Ring was very effective as was James O’Mahony. Kevin Lane did well. Darren Tobin and Gavin Daly worked tirelessly for the hour as did Nathan Cashman and Thomas Mullaney. Damien McAuliffe was always dependable in goals while Aaron Kenny was solid outside. Our half back line had a tough hour but all three gave their all. In my opinion our two corner backs Kevin Rohan and Michael Cronin were outstanding on the day – definitely my ‘men of the match’. Andrew Power played very well when introduced. We can hold our heads high and look forward to next year.
I cant leave our under 15 footballers without congratulating each and every one of them for their effort and commitment over the last two months. I also have to thank Richie Cahill, our coach for the excellent job he has done with these players. I must also complement Dave Carroll and Dave Kilgallon for their commitment to this team not only this year but also last year.

Team:

Damien McAuliffe,

Michael Cronin, Aaron Kenny, Kevin Rohan,

David Smiddy, Brendan Twomey, Alan Horgan,

Thomas Mullaney (Captain), Alan Frahill O’Connor,

Darren Tobin, Gavin Daly (0-1), Nathan Cashman (0-1),

Diarmuid Ring (0-4), Kevin Lane (0-1), James O’Mahony (0-2).

Subs used: Andrew Power, Adrian O’Neill, and Alan Conroy

. Other subs:Alan O’Reilly, Blue Corbel, Stephen Cheasty, David Scanlon, Paul O’Sullivan, Michael O’Keeffe, Michael Fitzgerald, John Cronin, Conor Walsh, John Naughton, Padraig Murphy, Gearoid Murphy