Drumbaragh 2-13 Moynalty 2-15 

Moynalty edged out neighbours Drumbaragh in the opening round of the U19 Division 5 Championship. A hugely entertaining game from the throw-in, with both sides landing no fewer than four two-pointers from distance 

It was Drumbaragh aided by a strong wind who opened the better with a two-pointer and another point from a difficult angle, Midfielder Shea McManus scored an excellent individual goal to put real daylight between the sides. Moynalty battled back and got to within 4 points only for Drumbaragh half-forward Jake Madden to add further points from distance. Points from Shane Bennett, Cathal Donohoe, Eoin Gilsenan, Dylan Farrelly & Eanna Bennett closed the gap further, the Drums added another just before half -time, to leave the score 

Half-time score: Drumbaragh 1-10 Moynalty 0-06 

Moynalty came flying out after the restart, showing real intent. Eoin Gilsenan landed a two-pointer before Eanna Bennett finished superbly to the net to close the gap. Although Drumbaragh responded with points of their own, Moynalty’s defence marshalled by Dylan Farrelly, Jack Kavanagh, and Shane Bennett, began to take control, cutting out several dangerous attacks. 

A controversial moment followed when Drumbaragh were awarded a goal despite strong claims for both a square ball and a direct handpass to the net. The goal stood, but Moynalty refused to be rattled. Eanna Bennett struck again for his second goal to bring his side right back into contention. 

With momentum now firmly on their side, Moynalty surged ahead through fine long-range efforts from Joe McMahon and a monster two-pointer from Eoin Gilsenan. Bennett added another before Drumbaragh grabbed the final score just as the whistle sounded. 

Both teams deserve great credit for an excellent and entertaining contest, but it was Moynalty’s young guns who showed real resilience to take the opening round win. 

Final Score: Drumbaragh 2-13 Moynalty 2-15 

Moynalty Scorers: Eanna Bennett 2-2, Eoin Gilsenan 0-06, Shane Bennett 0-3, Cathal Donohoe 0-01, Dylan Farrelly 0-01, Joe McMahon 0-01, Leo Kavanagh 0-01 

Moynalty: Cillian Gaynor, Mikey Smith, Sean Cassidy, Cian Lynch, Dylan Farrelly (Capt.) Shane Bennett, Jack Kavanagh, Joe McMahon & Sean McMahon, Leo Kavangh, Cathal Donohoe, Eoin Gilsenan, Caoimhin Cussen, Eanna Bennett, Aaron Lynch. 

Subs Used: Andrew Carolan & Ewan Gilsenan 

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