Kenmare Shamrocks 1-14 | Ballyduff 1-17
Our Minor footballers produced a spirited second-half comeback but ultimately fell just short against Ballyduff in the Minor Club Championship Group 3 Final in Milltown yesterday.
Ballyduff dominated the opening half and went into the break with a commanding 1-12 to 0-04 lead. However, the Shamrocks showed tremendous determination after halftime and gradually worked their way back into the contest with a determined and disciplined performance.
A late goal from Colm Cronin reignited hopes and brought Kenmare to within two points, setting up a tense finish where the outcome remained in doubt. Despite the strong rally, Ballyduff managed to steady themselves in the closing stages and held on to secure a three-point victory.
While the result did not go Kenmare’s way, the character and resilience shown by the team in the second half were a credit to the players and management.
1. Ewan McCarthy
2. Ger McElligott (Captain)
3. Ethan Brennan
4. Alex Cronin
5. Jack Tanner
6. Colm Cronin
7. Ryan Healy
8. Dylan Tangney
9. Michael Jones
10. Dylan Treyvaud
11. Oisin O Connor
12. Joe Hickey
13. Rossa MacGearailt
14. Conor Sheehan
15. Ronan Hussey
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17. Michael Sheehan
18. Alex Wallace
19. Seamie Orpan
20. Roan O Sullivan
21. Aidan O Sullivan Casey
22. Ruairi Daly
23. Darragh Crushell
24. Tiernan O’Shea
25. Jacob Bikauskiene
Manager Johnny O Sullivan
Trainer Jerry O Shea Selectors John Daly, Danny O Sullivan
