U17A Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Clarecastle 1-20 (23)
Scariff/Ogonnelloe 1-19 (22)
Venue: Sixmilebridge


Clarecastle are through to the U17A Hurling Championship Final after a thrilling one point win over Scariff/Ogonnelloe in Sixmilebridge this afternoon.

In a competitive game to the final whistle, the Magpies held their nerves to claim victory by the narrowest of margins on a score of 1-20 to 1-19

Clarecastle got off to a good start with a goal from play by Sean Meere in the opening minute, setting his side for a strong first-half performance. 

Further points from Jack Ellingstad, Rory Ralph, Harry O’Donoghue and Sean Kelly gave Clarecastle early control as they moved into a five-point lead by half time.

Half-Time: Clarecastle 1-9 (12) Scariff/Ogonnelloe 0-7 (7)

Clarecastle continued to push ahead after the restart with points from Ruairí Keogh, Sean Kelly, and Harry O’Donoghue extending their advantage to eight points early in the half.

However, Scariff/Ogonnelloe fought back hitting a number of points to close the gap to just two points entering the final minutes. 

A late goal from Paul Rodger’s penalty brought the sides level at 1-19 a piece into injury time setting up a nail-biting finish.

Clarecastle won the puck out with Rory Ralph scoring a superb point from play in the final minute to edge his side ahead before the final whistle to secure a one point win.

Full-Time: Clarecastle 1-20 (23) Scariff/Ogonnelloe 1-19 (22)

Well done to the team and management who will play Sixmilebridge in the final. 

Thanks to Ciarán Kelly for the brilliant 📸.