Ashbourne Community School 1-10, Dunshaughlin CC 1-7

Ashbourne Community School claimed the U16 B North Leinster title in Dunganny. A narrow one-point victory in the semi-final set them up for a final date with Dunshaughlin Community College. A tight match was expected and that is how it turned out. We hit the first point of the match from play through captain Niall Lawless after a brilliant run through the centre. Two well taken frees by centre back Reuben Clancy O’ Looney had us off to a good start. A lot of wayward shooting by us proved costly as Dunshaughlin hit a purple patch of their own, hitting 1-2 in quick succession to go into the lead. Luke Herron, Dara Naughton and Ciaran Dunican hit a point each in a strong response to lead by the minimum at half time. The game was very evenly poised for the second half.  

Half time- Ashbourne Community School 0-6, Dunshaughlin CC 1-2  

Dunshaughlin hit the first score of the second half to tie the game. A long range free by Reuben Clancy O’ Looney somehow managed to find the Dunshaughlin net as it dropped short and bounced into the net. Another free by the same man pushed us 4 points up and gave us breathing space. Dunshaughlin refused to lie down and came storming back hitting 4 points of their own to tie the match. Their direct running had us camped in our own half struggling to get up the field. We went 10 minutes without scoring under sever pressure before Luke Herron cut in to hit a good point off his right foot. Mark Muldoon was kept busy in goals for us with a few very good saves and was alert to some dangerous dropping balls in our square. Our defence held firm as Dunshaughlin looked for a goal. Dara Naughton hit another very good point to ease the pressure on us and keep us two points ahead. Dunshauhglin to be fair never gave up and had their chances to win this match. The last point of the match came from Luke Herron with a good finish from a tight angle. We hit the crossbar twice in quick succession and Dara Naughton dragged a shot just wide as we held on for the win. A game that could of went either way on the day. Thankfully for us it went in our favour. We move on to the Leinster Semi-Final with dates and details to follow. Captain Niall Lawless deservedly lifted the cup much to the delight of the Ashbourne supporters.

A speedy recovery to Fionn Mulvihill after a recent ski accident. We will look forward to having you back with the team soon.

A huge well done to our management team of Mr. MacDonncha and Mr. Walsh.

Best for Ashbourne on the day were: Sean McCarthy, Mark Muldoon, Shane Morrissey and Lewis Bermingham.

Ashbourne Team & scorers: Mark Muldoon, Aaron Murray, Shane Morrissey, Lewis Bermingham, Sean McCarthy, Reuben Clancy O’ Looney (1-3), Callum Sheridan, Niall Lawless (0-1), Ciaran Dunican (0-1), James McEntee, Dara Naughton (0-2), Padraig Gaughan, Louis McIvor, Max Larkin, Luke Herron (0-3).

Subs: Same Mullally, Kian Bolger, Jack Ryan, Jack Price, Sean O’Driscoll, Thomas Conlon, Charlie Stafford, Conor Dwyer.

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