Lismullen N.S. 4-12 Kentstown N.S. 2-11

Lismullen were crowned Allianz Meath Cumann na mBunscol Boys Division 2 champions after this seven point win over Kentstown in the final game of the day at Páirc Tailteann. 

Just three points separated the teams at the break, the team in black and white 2-8 to 2-5 in front. The impressive Austin Barry gave Kentstown a dream start with a fine goal but by the 13th minute Lismullen were 1-6 to 1-1 in front, their goal coming from Jamie Reynolds. Cathal Cummins narrowed the gap with another well taken goal. Lismullen’s reply was instant, full forward Ben Reilly getting the first of his hat-trick. Kentstown kicked four unanswered points from Ferdia Barry, Cian Clarke and Austin Barry (2) to stay in the race as the half time whistle sounded.

Reilly raised his second green flag early in the second half and with 35 minutes gone a goal still separated the sides. Lismullen stepped up their performance for the remainder of the half and outscored Kentstown 1-4 to 0-2 to seal the title.

For the winners it’s a first Division 2 title since 2015. Kentsown’s last success was in 2018 and they lost last years final to Oldcastle.

After the game joint captains James Cottin and Jamie Reynolds received the Boys Division 2 cup from Niamh Ronan.

LISMULLEN N.S. Evan McMahon, Rian Lynch, Euan Hamilton, Finn Farrelly Manly, Owen Fox, Casey Reynolds, Freddie David, James Cottin 0-2, James Kavanagh 0-1, Aidan Chambers 0-2, Jamie Reynolds 1-3, Charlie Kenny, Darragh Fahey, Ben Reilly 3-0, Jack McCarthy 0-4; Harry Clarke; Aahil Asghar; Breen Barry; Donnacha Kelly; Liam McAniff;Callum McMahon; Lorcan Minnock; James O’Toole; Jacques Riblet; Senan Callaghan; Cillian Farrell; Luke Fox; Tommy Hoprasert; Paddy Hynes; Paddy O’Donnell

KENTSTOWN N.S.Tomás Melia, Cediel O’Neill, Blake Fitzgerald, Seán Mullen, Cian Clarke 0-3, Oisín Melia, Cillian Melia, Cathal Cummins 1-0, Max Kearns, Conor O’Donoghue, Austin Barry 1-6, Ferdia Barry 0-2, Cian McGrail, Tommy Maguire, TJ Ruddy; Seamus Gillic; Evan Cahill; Eamon Curtis; Aaron Gaffney; Dáire Griffin; Alan Joannidis; Kyle Gaffney; Alfie Mahon; Cian McCoy; Zach McEneaney; Ryan O'Neill; Kai Phoenix; Caleb Coombes; Rúan Ennis; Sam Jordan; Cruize Joyze; Cónal O'Meara; Harry Rintoul; Jack Corbally Stritch

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