Game started in grand conditions. Mungret miles better, took an early 2-05 to 0-02 lead. Could have even been further ahead. There was a Giltenane lad for Mungret (wearing 12 but stationed at full forward) who was on fire. Slotted over about four points from play. Danger every time the ball went into him and roasted the full back.
Then out of nowhere NCW grabbed two goals in a minute to undeservedly drag them back into it. Two long balls in to the full forward line, two scrappy goals. NCW then grabbed a third goal from a penalty (harshly awarded) before county minor Cian O’Brien drove a ground pull to the net. 3-09 to 3-04 at the break.
At half time it started raining. And it didn’t stop. Second half was played in a constant downpour. Terrible conditions and it suited NCW who were physically bigger. Inch by inch they crawled their way back and stuck over the equaliser in injury time. Jamie Lee must have tapped over three or four points from play. Giltenane was starved of possession, NCW made a switch onto him and were probably worth a draw in the end. In saying that the Mungret free-taker had a bit of a nightmare in the second half and missed about five scoreable frees. One they left behind I would have to say. Brian Begley did not line out.
I’ve seen NCW the last two weeks. They don’t have many classy hurlers but they are dogged and will be awkward for any team in this division. For a town of their size they should be far more competitive at hurling, though. Ok, football is number one, soccer is strong and they’ve rugby football to contend with too but they should be doing far better at hurling with the population and pick they have.
ADARE came from behind to beat Murroe-Boher 1-20 to 1-16 in the big game on the Limerick GAA club scene on Friday night.
In the first senior hurling championship game of the weekend, Adare trailed 0-9 to 0-8 at half-time in Clarina but produced a powerful second-half to run out four-point winners.
The turning point was a Willie Griffin goal ten minutes into the second half. Murroe had been the better side up to then and could have been out of sight had they taken the two goal chances they created, one either side of the break. But Adare hung in and Griffin’s goal put them 1-11 to 0-12 in front, the first time they went ahead in the game. They wouldn’t trail after that. With Griffin growing into the game, Declan Hannon reliable from frees and midfielder John Fitzgibbon inspirational in the closing 20 minutes, their finish was impressive.
For Murroe, Seamus Hickey was hugely influential in the opening half but Seanie Tobin was the real star of the show as he finished with 12 points, seven of them from play.
Adare’s win leaves them on two points in Group 1, the same as Murroe-Boher. Adare had lost to Doon in the opening round while Murroe had been big winners over Knockainey. The other games in Group 1 this weekend sees Patrickswell take on Knockainey and Doon face Ahane. In Group 2 Na Piarsaigh play South Liberties, Kilmallock face Granagh-Ballingarry and Effin meet Ballybrown.
In the Premier IHC, Croom continued their unbeaten record with a 0-16 to 1-11 win over Blackrock while Garryspillane beat Bruree 1-14 to 0-12.
In the IHC, Mungret and Newcastle West drew 3-10 each while Glenroe easily got the better of Feenagh-Kilmeedy on a scoreline of 0-20 to 0-9 while St Kieran’s beat Killeedy 2-9 to 2-6.
[QUOTE=“dodgy-keeper, post: 942830, member: 1552”]Game started in grand conditions. Mungret miles better, took an early 2-05 to 0-02 lead. Could have even been further ahead. There was a Giltenane lad for Mungret (wearing 12 but stationed at full forward) who was on fire. Slotted over about four points from play. Danger every time the ball went into him and roasted the full back.
Then out of nowhere NCW grabbed two goals in a minute to undeservedly drag them back into it. Two long balls in to the full forward line, two scrappy goals. NCW then grabbed a third goal from a penalty (harshly awarded) before county minor Cian O’Brien drove a ground pull to the net. 3-09 to 3-04 at the break.
At half time it started raining. And it didn’t stop. Second half was played in a constant downpour. Terrible conditions and it suited NCW who were physically bigger. Inch by inch they crawled their way back and stuck over the equaliser in injury time. Jamie Lee must have tapped over three or four points from play. Giltenane was starved of possession, NCW made a switch onto him and were probably worth a draw in the end. In saying that the Mungret free-taker had a bit of a nightmare in the second half and missed about five scoreable frees. One they left behind I would have to say. Brian Begley did not line out.
I’ve seen NCW the last two weeks. They don’t have many classy hurlers but they are dogged and will be awkward for any team in this division. For a town of their size they should be far more competitive at hurling, though. Ok, football is number one, soccer is strong and they’ve rugby football to contend with too but they should be doing far better at hurling with the population and pick they have.[/QUOTE]
Giltenane was always a serious hurler at underage level to be fair to him, pity they aren’t stronger hurling wise (for Limerick’s sake) with the population base they have around them to pick from
[QUOTE=“dodgy-keeper, post: 942830, member: 1552”]Game started in grand conditions. Mungret miles better, took an early 2-05 to 0-02 lead. Could have even been further ahead. There was a Giltenane lad for Mungret (wearing 12 but stationed at full forward) who was on fire. Slotted over about four points from play. Danger every time the ball went into him and roasted the full back.
Then out of nowhere NCW grabbed two goals in a minute to undeservedly drag them back into it. Two long balls in to the full forward line, two scrappy goals. NCW then grabbed a third goal from a penalty (harshly awarded) before county minor Cian O’Brien drove a ground pull to the net. 3-09 to 3-04 at the break.
At half time it started raining. And it didn’t stop. Second half was played in a constant downpour. Terrible conditions and it suited NCW who were physically bigger. Inch by inch they crawled their way back and stuck over the equaliser in injury time. Jamie Lee must have tapped over three or four points from play. Giltenane was starved of possession, NCW made a switch onto him and were probably worth a draw in the end. In saying that the Mungret free-taker had a bit of a nightmare in the second half and missed about five scoreable frees. One they left behind I would have to say. Brian Begley did not line out.
I’ve seen NCW the last two weeks. They don’t have many classy hurlers but they are dogged and will be awkward for any team in this division. For a town of their size they should be far more competitive at hurling, though. Ok, football is number one, soccer is strong and they’ve rugby football to contend with too but they should be doing far better at hurling with the population and pick they have.[/QUOTE]
That Giltenane chap is a relation of the folks who own the restaurant/garden centre/hostel/music school on the main road in Croagh. His sister has played senior camogie for Limerick.
[QUOTE=“dodgy-keeper, post: 942830, member: 1552”]Game started in grand conditions. Mungret miles better, took an early 2-05 to 0-02 lead. Could have even been further ahead. There was a Giltenane lad for Mungret (wearing 12 but stationed at full forward) who was on fire. Slotted over about four points from play. Danger every time the ball went into him and roasted the full back.
Then out of nowhere NCW grabbed two goals in a minute to undeservedly drag them back into it. Two long balls in to the full forward line, two scrappy goals. NCW then grabbed a third goal from a penalty (harshly awarded) before county minor Cian O’Brien drove a ground pull to the net. 3-09 to 3-04 at the break.
At half time it started raining. And it didn’t stop. Second half was played in a constant downpour. Terrible conditions and it suited NCW who were physically bigger. Inch by inch they crawled their way back and stuck over the equaliser in injury time. Jamie Lee must have tapped over three or four points from play. Giltenane was starved of possession, NCW made a switch onto him and were probably worth a draw in the end. In saying that the Mungret free-taker had a bit of a nightmare in the second half and missed about five scoreable frees. One they left behind I would have to say. Brian Begley did not line out.
I’ve seen NCW the last two weeks. They don’t have many classy hurlers but they are dogged and will be awkward for any team in this division. For a town of their size they should be far more competitive at hurling, though. Ok, football is number one, soccer is strong and they’ve rugby football to contend with too but they should be doing far better at hurling with the population and pick they have.[/QUOTE]
Begley got straight red last week.
Brendan Giltenane. I still cant see why he was not on starting 15 for county 21s last year. He ie a one man forward line however, the only scoring forward and if man-marked by a good defender the scoring is cut down.
Three sisters played football / camogie for the county.
The team.is too old, only 3 u21s involved and could be 7 in the 30s depending on selection. Who was on the frees last night, should be O’Brien but can vary.
I work with a few Ncw lads and hear a lot about the club. They have a few splits to contend with
[QUOTE=“ciarancareyshurlingarmy, post: 942877, member: 464”]Begley got straight red last week.
Brendan Giltenane. I still cant see why he was not on starting 15 for county 21s last year. He ie a one man forward line however, the only scoring forward and if man-marked by a good defender the scoring is cut down.
Three sisters played football / camogie for the county.
The team.is too old, only 3 u21s involved and could be 7 in the 30s depending on selection. Who was on the frees last night, should be O’Brien but can vary.
I work with a few Ncw lads and hear a lot about the club. They have a few splits to contend with[/QUOTE]
It was a lad with a yellow helmet, Richie something (I think). He played out towards the middle of the field. He was good from open play but the frees went against him. In his defence it was very difficult for free takers in those conditions.
Mungret drew with NCW last night, Claughaun lost to them the week before. Really need another hurling club or two in the city to become a competitive force. The Na Piarsaigh monopoly is not good for anyone. Na Piarsaigh having long runs every year in the Munster club and players playing 12 months of the year will continue to have an adverse effect on the county team.
[QUOTE=“dodgy-keeper, post: 942928, member: 1552”]It was a lad with a yellow helmet, Richie something (I think). He played out towards the middle of the field. He was good from open play but the frees went against him. In his defence it was very difficult for free takers in those conditions.
Mungret drew with NCW last night, Claughaun lost to them the week before. Really need another hurling club or two in the city to become a competitive force. The Na Piarsaigh monopoly is not good for anyone. Na Piarsaigh having long runs every year in the Munster club and players playing 12 months of the year will continue to have an adverse effect on the county team.[/QUOTE
Unfortunately I doubt Claughaun will ever be a force in senior hurling again, the catchment area they have is soccer mad, It’s a shame considering the tradition that they once had.
Monaleen’s biggest problem is kids growing up around Castetroy have literally two many options - rugby with the school, gaelic football with Monaleen, soccer with Annacotty etc, it’s a problem that Kilkenny/Tipp just don’t have.
Mungret have similar problems to Annacotty and the lack of a club out the Corbally side of the city is a disaster considering the population.
Saying that you have to admire what na piarsiagh have done, and the template is there for others who have the will and resources to follow and better[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=“dodgy-keeper, post: 942928, member: 1552”]It was a lad with a yellow helmet, Richie something (I think). He played out towards the middle of the field. He was good from open play but the frees went against him. In his defence it was very difficult for free takers in those conditions.
Mungret drew with NCW last night, Claughaun lost to them the week before. Really need another hurling club or two in the city to become a competitive force. The Na Piarsaigh monopoly is not good for anyone. Na Piarsaigh having long runs every year in the Munster club and players playing 12 months of the year will continue to have an adverse effect on the county team.[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately I doubt Claughaun will ever be a force in senior hurling again, the catchment area they have is soccer mad, It’s a shame considering the tradition that they once had.
Monaleen’s biggest problem is kids growing up around Castletroy have literally too many options - rugby with the school, gaelic football with Monaleen, soccer with Annacotty etc, it’s a problem that the Tipp’s & KK just don’t have. To be fair traditional hurling strongholds in cork city have suffered a similar fate.
Mungret have similar problems to Annacotty and the lack of a club out the Corbally side of the city is a disaster considering the population.
Saying that you have to admire what Na Piarsaigh have done, but the complete domination which could be the case particularly when you consider the three county u 21’s in a row is worrying for the Limerick Senior team from the perspective of player burnout - which particularly affected Downes in the last couple of years and Dowling to a lesser extent
[QUOTE=“Elvis Brandenberg Kremmen, post: 943055, member: 1624”]Na Piarsaigh scraped through against Liberties by 1-13 to 0-12.
Effin with the shock of the weekend by derailing Ballybrown 1-12 to 0-7. It was 1-9 to 0-0 at half time so there must have been a gale.
In the PIHC Knockaderry are off the mark with a 2-10 to 0-4 win over Hospital/Herbertstown who look to be in big trouble already.
Finally, in the IHC, Claughaun beat Caherline handily by 3-13 to 0-9 to almost certainly condemn them to the Junior ranks for next year.[/QUOTE]
South Liberties seem to have a decent team. Theres certainly no chance of them going down in the near future
and they might be capable of claiming a big scalp if they get to the knockout stages.
Battling display from the G/B lads but Kilmallock were too strong. Aided by a strong breeze G/B led by a point at half time, Dodge with the goal. It was never going to be enough though, the large number of wides proving costly. Graeme Mulcahy was on fire from centre forward and bagged about 1-04 from play in the second half. Gavin O’Mahony with 0-04 from play from wing-forward, three of those in the opening half. Liam Walsh at wing-back als0 very impressive.
Doon lead Group 1 after 2 rounds with 4 points out of 4. They’re followed by Adare, Patrickswell, Ahane and Murroe/Boher all on 2 with Knockainey pointless
Na Piarsaigh are 100% in Group 2 and they’re followed by South Liberties, Ballybrown, Kilmallock and Effin with 2 pts each. Granagh/Ballingarry are yet to record a win.
In the PIHC, Croom have a clear lead with a maximum 6 points. Bruff and Garryspillane have 4, Dromin/Athlacca 3, Blackrock and Knockaderry 2, Bruree 1 and Hospital/Herbertstown 0
IHC Group 1 is led by Glenroe on 4, NCW with 3, Claughaun and Feenagh/Kilmeedy with 2, Mungret on 1 and Caherline zero.
Cappamore lead Group 2 on 4, Monaleen, Pallasgreen and St. Kieran’s have 2 with Killeedy and Kildimo/Pallaskenry pointless.
It won’t change I reckon. Regardless of whether Limerick win or lose, their next game will be on the same July weekend. Either a qualifier on the Saturday or the Munster final the following day. Even a draw v Tipp would still give a week’s gap following a replay unless we see 2007 all over again!
[QUOTE=“dodgy-keeper, post: 943564, member: 1552”]Just back from Dromcollogher.
Senior hurling championship result.
Kilmallock 1-21 Granagh/Ballingarry 2-10
Battling display from the G/B lads but Kilmallock were too strong. Aided by a strong breeze G/B led by a point at half time, Dodge with the goal. It was never going to be enough though, the large number of wides proving costly. Graeme Mulcahy was on fire from centre forward and bagged about 1-04 from play in the second half. Gavin O’Mahony with 0-04 from play from wing-forward, three of those in the opening half. Liam Walsh at wing-back als0 very impressive.[/QUOTE]