Match Report

Reds wallop Newry by 15

Date Filed: 29 June 2008


Under 16 Hurling League
Newry Shamrocks Vs St Patrick’s
 
On Friday St Patrick’s under 16 hurlers travelled to Newry to face Newry Shamrocks. The match started well for the Reds with them on top in mid-field and half back area with Kelvan Magee, Sean O’ Hare, Kieran Maguire, James Kennedy giving a steady supply of ball to the  reds  forwards line in which Tony Heagarty and Paddy Mackin all had an early eye for some great goals and well taken points. Thomas Mc Kernan and Conor Strain were excellent at full-back protecting the reds keeper Michael Mc Allister. The 1st half finished with the Reds well on top, the half-time score reading St Pats 3-10  Newry 0-4. The reds began the 2nd half were they finished the first scoring at will and with Martin Connolly and John O’ Donald also grabbing some nice scores the game was over as a contest. Manager Brendan Donald used the remainder of the game by blooding some younger members of the squad both in defence and attack. The game finished with young Aidan Mc Kernan, Owen Magee and Ciaron Davis all taking some great points and goals. Next league game is at home against Clonduff on Thursday 3rd July.