Under 21
A 4-10 to 1-14 victory over Fethard in Fethard Town Park secured a place in County ‘B’ final. MacDonaghs had first use of the wind, but it was Fethard who drew first blood with a pointed free by Danny Barry. Points from Charlie Kennedy, Michael Cleary and Cian Moyles put Kilruane two clear. Fethard took control of the game with four points on the trot to put them 0-5 to 0-3 ahead. As half-time loomed, the South champions had a three-point cushion. MacDonaghs finished the half with a Tommy O’Meara goal followed by white flags from Charlie Kennedy (2) and Michael Cleary. At the interval, the Magpies led by 1-7 to 0-7.
With the wind at their backs in the second half, the odds were stacked in favour of Fethard. However, MacDonaghs rose to the challenge. On the restart, Michael Cleary pointed and Cian Moyles surged forward to raise a green flag to give Kilruane a seven-point cushion. Fethard replied with three points to cut the deficit to four. Jack Mulcahy did the spade work to create the chance for Eoin Carroll, who rifled the sliotar to the net. A fourth Kilruane goal from Tommy O’Meara proved to be the insurance score. Although Fethard scored a late goal, Michael Cleary had the final say with a pointed free to leave the Magpies five points clear at the final whistle
Team: Tom Austin, Paul Molloy, Eamonn Coonan, Cormac Kennedy, Cian Moyles (1-1), Shane Cleary, Ross Austin, Cathal England, Charlie Kennedy (0-3), Michael Cleary (0-4, 0-1 65), Brian O’Meara, Jack Mulcahy (0-1), Eoin Carroll (1-1), Sean Hayes, Tommy O’Meara (2-0). Subs: Johnny Naughnane, Fiachradh Ahearn Woods, Jack Quinlisk.
Under 21 Final
We play a very formidable Drom & Inch side in the County final on St. Stephen’s Day, in Templederry, at 1.30pm. It will take a mammoth effort by the team to overcome the Mid representatives, so the club is asking for a massive show of support for the lads.
Bingo
The weekly Bingo session continues on Saturday night in the Fr. O’Meara Centre, Kilruane at 8.00pm. The jackpot is now a very attractive €1,250.
Lotto
The jackpot stands at €5,600. There will be no draw on Monday, 29th December. The next Draw will be on Monday, 5th January. Tickets are available from the usual outlets, or you can play on Club Spot. Thanks for your continued support.
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to Donie Sugrue on the death of his brother Jim, Salthill and formerly, Ballinskelligs, Kerry.
Season’s Greetings
The Kilruane MacDonaghs club would like to wish its supporters, players, committee and officials a peaceful and safe Christmas and a New Year blessed with good health and filled with contentment. We remember those who suffered bereavement during the year, and all our parishioners, who are in exile, are also very much in our thoughts.
