Junior B Hurling champions:
All roads were leading to Davin Park in Carrick last Saturday for the South final between ourselves and St. Mary's.
There was a slow start to this game with both teams trying to find their feet and touch on a very heavy pitch which wasn't prepared with hurling in mind. Adrian Doheny, Richie Neary and team captain Bill Tobin were doing well in the early exchanges.
The first half was touch and go with the sides going in at half time with Mullinahone leading 0-7 to 0-5. The second half was all Mullinahone with former Tipp. Star Brian O'Meara showing all his experience to score 1-3 from play. With Ml. Luttrell and Danny Luttrell also in good scoring form Mullinahone were holding all the aces. The experience of Noel O'Shea and Martin Costelloe anchored the back line well. This win wasn't won on individuals alone but with the full panel of players giving great commitment all year.
At the end a very happy Bill Tobin who led by example all through accepted the cup from Dick Egan.
The last man to accept this cup for the club in 2002 was John McCormack.
It was great to see so many players involved then still there. Well done to all the players involved for giving us such great enjoyment. Credit also to Michael Scott and his selectors Harry Knox and the Kerryman for the big effort they put into the panel all year.
The team was as follows: John Murphy, J. O'Meara, M. Costelloe, R. Cahill, C. O'Shea, N. O'Shea, R. Neary, A. Doheny, K. O'Meara, B. Tobin, B. O'Meara, D. Luttrell, D. McNamara, M. Luttrell, R.Morrissey, A. Walsh, E. Phelan, N. Mullally, D. Croke, Jim Maher, S. Ahearn, E. Egan, L. Needham, C. Foxe.
Juvenile Club
Our U16 hurlers await the challenge of Kilsheelin in the Sth. Semi-final. This is their first time in the 'A' grade and have been improving steadily all through the championship. Best of luck lads. Its that time of the year when things start to wind down slowly with many of our teams now involved in local tournaments. Great credit is due to all the trainers of our juvenile teams for the time and dedication they give to these kids and who provide so much entertainment all year.
Sports Hall
The hall is now available to book for soccer for the coming winter. Please contact Jackie Bolger on 086-8341843 for times. Anybody or groups who use the hall or gym facilities are asked to leave them in a clean and tidy condition when leaving. Circuit training under gym instructor Andy Cashman takes place every Tuesday and Thursday nights for ladies only. New members always welcome
