Clarecastle vs Sixmilebridge 

U17A Hurling Championship Final

Hard luck to Clarecastle, who were narrowly beaten by Sixmilebridge after a tense and hard-fought encounter this afternoon in the U17A Hurling Championship Final at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg.

The Magpies started strongly, with early scores from Rory Ralph, Seán Meere, Ruairi Keogh, Diarmuid Egan, Harry O’Donoghue, Jack Ellingstad, and Killian Casey giving them early control of the game. Ralph’s accuracy from frees was a key factor as Clarecastle edged into a three-point lead at the break on a score of 0-11 to 0-8.

In the second half, Clarecastle’s scores came from placed balls through the reliable Rory Ralph. 

A few missed opportunities from play allowed Sixmilebridge to gain momentum and work their way back into the game. The sides were level at 0–14 a piece with 25 minutes gone setting up a tense finish. 

However, Sixmilebridge found their rhythm in the closing stages, striking three unanswered points during the final minutes and added time to seal the win.

Despite Clarecastle’s determined effort right to the final whistle, Sixmilebridge held on to claim a three-point victory. Congratulations to Sixmilebridge on their win.

Final Score: Sixmilebridge 0–17, Clarecastle 0–14

Scorers: Rory Ralph (0–8), Sean Meere (0–2), Diarmuid Egan (0–1), Harry O’Donoghue (0–1), Jack Ellingstad (0–1), Killian Casey (0–1f).

Team: Caoimhín Geraghty, Barry Murphy, Tom Slattery (C), Arthur Cecotka, Killian Casey, Fionn Plunkett, Harry O’Donoghue, Tadhg Duffy (VC), Ruairí Keogh, Diarmuid Egan, Rory Ralph, Darragh McDonnell, Sean Kelly, Jack Ellingstad, Sean Meere, Kieran Healy, Ryan Walsh, Daniel Quinn, Cian Earle, Luke Donnelly, Gavin Reidy, Tom Fitzpatrick, Rhys Healy, Cathal Murphy, Sam Kelly, Kiernan Sheridan, Donal Garvey, Michael Jacob, Rhys Farmer, Eoghan Geers, Cian Hickey, Ryan Casey

Huge thank you to Bainistíocht (Management), Oisín Casey, Eoghan Wallace, Cillian Casey, Cian Galvin, Dylan Hanrahan, Hayden Starr, Michael Wallace, Cian Broderick & Ken Hickey

Bernie Regan (Physio) & John Casey (Med).

Thank you to our Sponsors:
 Keldin Engineering, Paul Murphy Cllr, Mark O’Loughlin Construction Ltd, Abbey Medical, Tommy Guilfoyle Cllr
 & Meeres Cabs Ltd.

Thanks finally to Ciaran Kelly for capturing the action 🎬