Record win for Mallow

Mallow 1-22 Castlehaven 0-8

MALLOW had their biggest win on record in the league on Saturday evening when they easily disposed of Castlehaven in Mallow.

Both sides were short about three or four key players. Disaster struck Castlehaven in the opening minutes when they lost two key players through injury David Limerick and Ronan Walsh.

Both sides had wides with Mallow ahead 1-8 to 0-2. In the closing moments Kieran O’Sullivan pointed a Mallow free with Stephen Hurley placing Conor Cahalane who pointed leaving the winners 1-9 to 0-3 clear at the break.

Mallow pushed on in the second half. Cian O’Riordan had for points with Killian O’Connor pointing in the 44th minute. Shane Hurley and Conor Cahalane kept the Carbery side in touch with points 1-14 to 0-5.

There was no way back for Castlehaven as Mallow showed the greater hunger, determination, teamwork, and scoring power. By the 47th minute they led 1-16 to 0-6. They tagged on six more points in the last quarter while Sean Dineen and Conor Cahalane had a point each for Castlehaven.

These Div 1 FL points were very welcome for Mallow who will be all out to maintain their Div 1 FL status for the coming year.

FIXTURES

Newtownshandrum v Mallow, Charleville 7.30pm

Cavanagh’s Fermoy Div 1 FL semi final

Killavullen v Kilworth,, Ballyhooly 7.30pm

Div 1 HL

Doneraile v Ballyhooly, Doneraile 7.00pm

Saturday July 22

Synergy Fermoy Credit Union JAFC quarter final

Fermoy v Buttevant, Killavullen 8.00pm

Wednesday July 26

JBHC (2)

Ballyhea v Charleville (Prov) Charleville 7.30pm

JBFC(1)