WEST KILDARE’S ALLENWOOD, led by the 45-year-old Johnny Doyle, are Leinster intermediate champions following a 4-12 to 3-5 win over Dublin side Scoil Uí Chonaill at Parnell Park.
A strong second-half performance, where they outscored their opponents 1-7 to 1-1, was key for Allenwood.
Standout player Eoin Bagnell, who finished with 1-5, scored the first of Allenwood’s four goal in response to Colm Geraghty who had found the net for Scoil Ui Chonaill.
Eoin Bagnall, @allenwoodgaa on his clubs Intermediate Leinster Championship Final victory after a magnificent display from himself and his Teammates 👏👏🏆 pic.twitter.com/3JlNsywkSL
— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) December 2, 2023
Kevin Cagney got the next of five first-half goals in the game to tilt the advantage towards the Clontarf-based club. Yet Allenwood’s Arron Dunne and Mark Delaney raised green flags before the break, which helped the Kildare outfit to four-point lead at half-time.
What a legend!! 2 months short of 46 and absolutely flying it 💪🏆 pic.twitter.com/sAFc6xozYy
— Morgan O'Callaghan (@MorgantheBriar) December 2, 2023
Thanks to a dominant performance after the interval, where the Dublin men went without a score until the 47th minute, Allenwood ran out winners by 10 points.
Fair play to mark travelling to listowel to train these guys. He really loves football
Huge congrats to Listowel Emmets, players, management and supporters.
Keep the dream going…
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