Trim put down a marker of their intent in this year’s senior football competition with a comprehensive win against undefeated table toppers Navan O’Mahony’s in a one sided game in sunny Paddy O’Brien Park on Saturday 26th April.

The final scoreline of 3-19 to 0-06 is reflective of the utter superiority of Trim throughout the game and in every area of the field.

O’Mahony’s flattered to deceive as they chalked up their first score almost from the throw in and within the first minute. It was the only time that they held the lead and it lasted less than a minute as Daire Lynch swiftly replied with a long range point and Tom Carmody (2) and Conor Quigley stretched Trim’s lead before O’Mahony’s got their second point in the twelfth minute.

David Lernihan responded swiftly with a goal and a point in the 15th and 16th minute. The goal followed a magnificent fifty meter crossfield pass from Tom Carmody. Shortly afterwards O’Mahony’s kicked a magnificent two pointer with the aid of the strong breeze but that was their last score in the first half. Trim totally dominated the remainder of the half and added a further two points before the interval to leave the half time score

HT O’Mahony’s 0-4 Trim 1-7

Trim had the advantage of the significant breeze in the second half and showed they were not going to take anything for granted by opening their scoring with a Tadhg Carty point in the first minute. This was quickly followed by a great two pointer from the impressive Sean Fitzgerald. Trim added a further 2-10 to Navan O’Mahony’s 0-4 in the remainder of the half in an utterly dominant display which saw them run out 3-19 to 0-06 winners

The two goals were notable for the fact that they were scored by two substitutes who were only minutes on the field when they made their mark. Ian Birmingham came on as a blood substitute for the injured David Lernihan and immediately found himself at the end of a great Trim move and shot low and hard to the O’Mahony’s net.

The second of the goals was a spectacular from Caoimhín O’Reilly, as good a goal as anyone present will see anywhere this year. The ball was kicked in high from midfield, Caoimhín rose well above everyone, caught the ball and pivot to his left and sent the ball screaming to the back of the net.

Trim are certainly shaping up well at the moment. This was a commanding performance against the unbeaten table toppers. Their defence was solid to a man and gave their opponents little room to settle on the ball or score. Declan Dowling, Conor McGinley, Padraig Walsh and Gerry Dwane were most prominent. Tadhg Carty, Conor and Patrick Quigley worked non-stop throughout the match and gave Trim a dominance on which this victory was built. All the forwards moved well and worked hard for each other and for the magnificent 3-19 tally. Even as Trim emptied their bench the subs impressed in defence and attack.

At the half way point of the League this win sees Trim top the table with nine points from a possible 10. Their first round opponents Moynalvey, with whom they drew, are also on nine points but with an inferior score difference so all to play for still.

Next match May 10th at 4 pm in Trim v Meath Hill.

Trim: Eoin O’Reilly, Declan Dowling, Gerry Dwane, Conor Quigley, Pádraig Walsh, Sean Foley, David Lernihan, Conor McGinley, Tadhg Carty, Sean Fitzgerald, Daire Lynch, Patrick Quigley, Jack McGowan, Eoin Sweeney, Tom Carmody, Alex Fox, Cathal O’Reilly, Kyle Ennis, Brian Bolger, Ian Bermingham, Caoimhín O’Neill, Neil Sweeny, Ian Byrne, Harry Purcell

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