In a cold and windy Furbo, Rahoon/Newcastle continued their march in the Under 14 County Championship with a great win over Barna/Furbo. Rahoon/Newcastle took the field without some of their top players, due to injury, but the 15 that did line out played with great hunger and determination. Scores were hard to come by with the strong westerly wind that was blowing across the pitch, but Rahoon started the better and did rattle the net with a goal from Paul Griffin mid way through the first half. Barna/Furbo replied with a point themselves just before half time.

After the turn around Barna/Furbo came at Rahoon/Newcastle but the Rahoon/Newcastle defence stood strong, guided by the great Willie Mackey at full back. In the first 10 minutes of the second half Barna/Furbo applied all the pressure but only had a point to show for their efforts. Rahoon were lucky to clear a ball which hit the upright early in the half but they soaked up the pressure and when they did break into the Barna/Furbo half, Vincent Mullins finished off a great move and blasted the ball into the roof of the net. Rahoon/Newcastle were now on top and Stephen Fahy added a point from a free. Barna/Furbo scored their goal just on the stroke of full time but it was too little too late. In what were very difficult conditions Rahoon/Newcastle stuck to their task and look like a side that could go a long way in this championship.

A special note of mention to the backroom team of Paul Flaherty and Andrew Keane who have prepared this team excellently and who have enlisted County star Tony Og Regan to aid with the coaching. His addition to the setup can only have good influence on these fine hurlers.

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Ready To Go.

Stephen Points From the Placed Ball.

Lucky To Survive.

A Great Example of "Keeping Your Eye on The Ball" From the Man Himself.

Vincent Breaks Clear.

Under the Watchful Eye of The Manager !!