UNDER 21 TRIUMPH FOR ST KEVIN’S

St. Kevin’s closed the gap before the break. Points by Brian Murphy and Damian Buckley left just a goal between the sides after 16 minutes play. Killavullen rallied well with Charlie Lillis (2) and Michael Fresh kicking pointed frees each 1-7 to 0-4. Points by Shane Buckley, Damian Buckley (2) and Brian Murphy had the lead down to two points at the break 1-7 to 0-8.

For the second half St Kevin’s were well in control being physically stronger. Killavullen lost a few players through injury. Early pointed long range frees by Damian Buckley (2) and Dylan O’Sullivan- McCarthy from play had the winners ahead 0-11 to 1-7.

Michael Fresh levelled with a good point. Killian O’Gorman and Mark Buckley with great points set St Kevin’s on their way 0-13 to 1-8 after 38 minutes. Good play by Jonathan Sheehan led to a fine long range point by Damian Buckley. Killavullen made a good run but Patrick Angland’s effort for a badly needed score went wide off the post.

Damian Buckley soloed through for a point with Patrick Angland keeping his side in touch with a point 0-15 to 1-9 entering the final quarter. Good play by William Fitzgerald to Damian Buckley led to a fine Shane Buckley point on the run. Damian Buckley added two more points with Killavullen having an injury time point when Michael Fresh put Jack O’Connor through from a title angle.

After the game Barry Aherne Board Chairman presented the cup to the winning captain Damian Buckley.

St. Kevins’ captain Damien Buckley lifts the trophy after his side overcame Killavullen in the final of the O’Sullivan Lewis U-21 ‘C’ Football Championship last weekend. Photo by Eric Barry

St. Kevins’ Damien Buckley looks to take on Killavullen’s Kevin Fox during last weekend’s O’Sullivan Lewis U-21 ‘C’ FC Final in Mourneabbey.