Killavullen lose out to Buttevant in U16 final

O’Hanlon. Killavullen had their first score in the ninth minute when Padraigh Looney pointed a free. Harry Duignan goaled for Buttevant before Eddie Cotter had a very good point for Killavullen.

In the 19th minute the winners moved five points clear when Gavin Carey kicked over. Mark Lenahan caught a great ball in midfield and soloed through for a well taken point. In the 26th minute good play by Padraigh Looney to Jamie Cole saw Looney take the return pass and score a great goal. In injury time Buttevant had a well taken point by impressive Michael O’Neill. At half time they led 1-6 to 1-2.

On the resumption Killavullen improved greatly. Michael Fresh at centre back was in great form but overall they lacked scoring power up front. Padraigh Looney pointed two frees to come within 1-6 to 1-4. Just when it looked as if Killavullen were going to get on terms it was Buttevant who struck for a well taken goal by Conor O’Hanlon. Gavin Carey followed with a point and the lead was 2-7 to 1-4.

Michael Fresh made some daring runs from the half backline up field in search of scores. He was fouled a number of times. Fresh and Dylan McAuliffe swapped a point with Buttevant holding a comfortable lead. By the 50th minute they led 2-10 to 1-7.

Michael O’Neill completed the winners tally in the 53rd minute. Buttevant keeper Diarmuid Doody made a very good save following a four man Killavullen attack.

In the closing moments a Killavullen ‘45 by Cian Lankford went over with Niall O’Neill having a point deep in injury time. Buttevant held out for a deserved win. After the game Patsy O’Mahony Board Treasurer presented the cup to the winning captain Mark Lenahan