PS CHORCA DHUIBHNE retained their Hogan Cup crown after they fashioned victory over Roscommon CBS in Croke Park yesterday.
The Kerry school lifted the title twelve months after their maiden success as they reeled off five points without reply in the closing stages to clinch the honours after Conor Shanagher’s second goal of the game had given Roscommon CBS a huge boost with eight minutes remaining.
But Cathal Bambury brought the Dingle-based school level soon after with a point before Seamus Ó Muircheartaigh (2), Gearóid Hici Ó Brosvnacháin and Conor Geaney raised white flags to seal their success.
Captains Mark O'Connor and Brian O Beaglaoich lift the trophy. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
PS Chorca Dhuibhne got an early fillip when they found the net in the 14th minute. Conor Geaney created the move before laying the ball across for Sean Ó Gairbhia who stormed through and finished emphatically to the net. That pushed them ahead 1-2 to 0-1 and settled the Kerry school as they came to terms with the massed defence that Roscommon CBS placed before them.
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The Roscommon side warmed to their task with Noel Gately, who won a Connacht U21 medal with the county last weekend, and Richard Hughes justifying their billing as chief scorers as they landed points. Then three minutes before the interval Shanagher crashed home his first goal and Roscommon CBS had drawn level at 1-3 apiece by half-time.
Roscommon's Conor Shanagher in action against Mark O'Connor and Conor O'Sullivan. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
The second-half saw PS Chorca Dhuibhne claim plenty possession but they struggled to translate that into scores. They hit 14 wides in all over the game and that meant Roscommon CBS were always able to stay in touch.
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A Geaney point in the 45th minute pushed the winners 1-7 to 1-5 clear entering the final quarter. Roscommon CBS nearly hit the net in the 51st minute when Shanagher dragged a shot across the goal and the ball rolled narrowly wide but he made amends moments later when he timed his run to perfection and flicked home a shot by Gately that dropped short.
But the champions never lost their nerve. Driven on by Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Tom Ó Súilleabháin and Mark O’Connor – all Kerry All-Ireland minor winners last year – they powered to the finish line and clinched victory with a string of late points.
PS Chorca Dhuibhne players celebrate after the game. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
Scorers for PS Chorca Dhuibhne: Conor Geaney 0-5 (0-3f), Seán Ó Gairbhia 1-1, Séamus Ó Muircheartaigh 0-2 (0-2f), Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Máirtín Ó Gormáin, Gearóid Hici Ó Brosnacháin, Cathal Bambury 0-1 each.
Scorers for Roscommon CBS: Conor Shanagher 2-0, Richard Hughes 0-3 (0-1f), Noel Gately 0-2 (0-1f).
Subs 12. Gearóid Hicí Ó Brosnacháin (Dingle) for Mac Láimh (half-time)
19. Ryan Ó Mainnín (Lispole) for Mac a’tSithigh (53)
Pobscoil Chorca Dhuibhne's PJ Mac Laimh, Seamus O'Muircheartaigh, Tom O'Sulleabhain and Sean O'Gairbhia celebrate after the game. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
Subs 20. Ryan Horan (Roscommon Gaels) for Concar (half-time)
17. John Brennan (Fuerty) for Cleary (41)
22. James McDonald (Roscommon Gaels) for Cunniffe (48)
18. Daniel Foley (St Faithleach’s) for Lyons (54)
Kerry's PS Chorca Dhuibhne retain Hogan Cup crown after victory over Roscommon CBS
PS Chorca Dhuibhne 1-12
Roscommon CBS 2-5
PS CHORCA DHUIBHNE retained their Hogan Cup crown after they fashioned victory over Roscommon CBS in Croke Park yesterday.
The Kerry school lifted the title twelve months after their maiden success as they reeled off five points without reply in the closing stages to clinch the honours after Conor Shanagher’s second goal of the game had given Roscommon CBS a huge boost with eight minutes remaining.
But Cathal Bambury brought the Dingle-based school level soon after with a point before Seamus Ó Muircheartaigh (2), Gearóid Hici Ó Brosvnacháin and Conor Geaney raised white flags to seal their success.
PS Chorca Dhuibhne got an early fillip when they found the net in the 14th minute. Conor Geaney created the move before laying the ball across for Sean Ó Gairbhia who stormed through and finished emphatically to the net. That pushed them ahead 1-2 to 0-1 and settled the Kerry school as they came to terms with the massed defence that Roscommon CBS placed before them.
The Roscommon side warmed to their task with Noel Gately, who won a Connacht U21 medal with the county last weekend, and Richard Hughes justifying their billing as chief scorers as they landed points. Then three minutes before the interval Shanagher crashed home his first goal and Roscommon CBS had drawn level at 1-3 apiece by half-time.
The second-half saw PS Chorca Dhuibhne claim plenty possession but they struggled to translate that into scores. They hit 14 wides in all over the game and that meant Roscommon CBS were always able to stay in touch.
A Geaney point in the 45th minute pushed the winners 1-7 to 1-5 clear entering the final quarter. Roscommon CBS nearly hit the net in the 51st minute when Shanagher dragged a shot across the goal and the ball rolled narrowly wide but he made amends moments later when he timed his run to perfection and flicked home a shot by Gately that dropped short.
But the champions never lost their nerve. Driven on by Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Tom Ó Súilleabháin and Mark O’Connor – all Kerry All-Ireland minor winners last year – they powered to the finish line and clinched victory with a string of late points.
Scorers for PS Chorca Dhuibhne: Conor Geaney 0-5 (0-3f), Seán Ó Gairbhia 1-1, Séamus Ó Muircheartaigh 0-2 (0-2f), Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Máirtín Ó Gormáin, Gearóid Hici Ó Brosnacháin, Cathal Bambury 0-1 each.
Scorers for Roscommon CBS: Conor Shanagher 2-0, Richard Hughes 0-3 (0-1f), Noel Gately 0-2 (0-1f).
PS Chorca Dhuibhne
1. Lúcás De Bhailís (Dingle)
35. Conor O’Sullivan (Dingle)
3. Tomás O’Sullivan (Dingle)
4. Cian Ó Murchú (An Ghaeltacht)
5. Aidan O’Connor (Dingle)
6. Brian Ó Beaglaoich (An Ghaeltacht)
7. Tom O’Sullivan (Dingle)
8. Mark O’Connor (Dingle)
9. Pádraig Mac a’tSithigh (Dingle)
10. Máirtin Ó Gormáin (An Ghaeltacht)
11. Sean Ó Gairbhia (An Ghaeltacht)
12. PJ Mac Láimh (An Ghaeltacht)
13. Cathal Bambury (Dingle)
14. Séamus Ó Muircheartaigh (An Ghaeltacht)
15. Conor Geaney (Dingle)
Subs
12. Gearóid Hicí Ó Brosnacháin (Dingle) for Mac Láimh (half-time)
19. Ryan Ó Mainnín (Lispole) for Mac a’tSithigh (53)
Roscommon CBS
1. James Fetherstone (Roscommon Gaels)
2. Shane Casey (Oran)
3. Evan Concar (Oran)
4. Adam Whyte (Fuerty)
5. Brendan Mullen (Fuerty)
6. Aidan Duignan (Roscommon Gaels)
7. Richard Hughes (Roscommon Gaels)
8. Gearóid Keenan (Oran)
9. Diarmaid Cunniffe (St Croan’s)
10. Aengus Lyons (Fuerty)
11. Jack Casey (Oran)
12. Brian Cleary (Roscommon Gaels)
13. Kieran Whyte (Oran)
14. Conor Shanagher (Kilbride)
15. Noel Gately (Creggs)
Subs
20. Ryan Horan (Roscommon Gaels) for Concar (half-time)
17. John Brennan (Fuerty) for Cleary (41)
22. James McDonald (Roscommon Gaels) for Cunniffe (48)
18. Daniel Foley (St Faithleach’s) for Lyons (54)
Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow)
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