Roche Emmets Crowned LMFM Louth Under-18 B Championship Winners
Roche Emmets were crowned LMFM Louth Under-18 B Championship winners (Colin Murphy Cup) on Sunday morning following an eight-point victory over Ardee St Marys at the Cullen Auto Parts Louth GAA Training Centre in Darver.
The final had originally been scheduled to take place at The Grove but was moved to Darver due to the poor weather conditions.
Ardee St Marys got off to the perfect start when Liam McGahon registered a two-point score in the opening minute to give his side an early advantage. Roche Emmets responded well and gradually found their feet, taking a narrow 0-4 to 0-2 lead into half-time. Roche Emmets then outscored the Marys by 0-9 to 0-3 in the second half to secure an eight-point victory and claim the championship title.
Zachary Connolly led the Roche Emmets scoring with an impressive tally of 0-3, while goalkeeper Senon Connolly, Ciaran McGeeney and Peter McArdle each contributed 0-2. Jack Murphy, Shay Carolan, Liam McCabe and Lorcan McArdle also registered scores as Roche Emmets celebrated their LMFM Louth Under-18 B Championship success.
For Ardee St Marys, Liam McGahon finished with 0-2, while Callum Caffrey, Danny Leavy and Connor Carroll each registered a point.
Congratulations to Roche Emmets on their championship success and well done to Ardee St Marys on reaching the final.
James Curtis (Roche Emmets) was named Man of the Match after a fabulous display.
Captain Senon Connolly received the Colin Murphy cup from Coiste na nÓg Secretary Dermot Clarke and Eamon Doyle from sponsors LMFM
Roche Emmets Scorers
Zachary Connolly 0-3; Senon Connolly, Ciaran McGeeney and Peter McArdle 0-2 each; Jack Murphy, Shay Carolan, Liam McCabe and Lorcan McArdle 0-1 each.
Ardee St Marys Scorers
Liam McGahon 0-2; Callum Caffrey 0-1 (free); Danny Leavy 0-1; Connor Carroll 0-1 (free).
Roche Emmets: Senon Connolly, Sam McGuinness, Lee Casey, Ryan Traynor, Ciaran McGeeney, Jack Murphy, JJ McArdle, Shay Carolan, Peter McArdle, Liam McCabe, Kyle Callan, James Curtis, Adam McGuinness, Conor Ward, Zachary Connolly, Gerry Kirk, Lorcan McArdle, Harry Treacy, Ronan Grant, Karl Reilly, Cillian Matthews, Paul Reilly, Cairgeall Ford, Terry Grier, Niall Connolly, Conall Whyte, Shay Hoey.
Ardee St Marys: Jack Rooney, Booby Keenan, Jack Dunne, Turlough McCague, Nazarly Vasyltiv, Luke Woods, Oisin McCartney, Callum Caffrey, Oisin Moran, Liam McGahon, Tomas McCoy, Danny Leavy, Davin Mannion, Tadhg Rooney, Connor Carroll, Conor Forrester, Amir Reynolds, Alex Callan, Ardel Carrie, Jeremiasz Michalski, Joe McGillick, Jack Duffy, Tiernan Martin, Luke Malone.
Referee: Paul Burke (Naomh Mairtin).
