Firies U-16s beat Crokes to capture Division 2 title

MD O’SHEA EK U16 CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 FINAL Firies 1-11 Dr. Crokes 0-9

PLAYED in Fossa this MD O’Shea East Kerry U16 Championship Division 2 Final, was won by Firies after a cracking game against Dr Crokes. Dr Crokes raced into a three point lead. Firies pointed a free on twenty minutes. Dylan O’Callaghan converted a penalty – a much needed life-line for Firies.

The Dr Crokes centre forward was a constant threat up front, scoring some lovely points. The sides were level at half time: Firies 1-02 Dr Crokes 0-05.

The second half saw Firies quickest out of the blocks scoring three points in quick succession. Dr. Crokes displayed great resilience and levelled the scores mid way through the second half.

A fine save by the Firies goalkeeper prevented Dr Crokes getting a foothold late on in the game. Both sets of players played lovely football throughout. Firies won on a final scoreline: Firies 1-11 Dr Crokes 0-09.

FIRIES: Cian Ring, Danny Brosnan, Jack Duggan, Patrick O’Connor, Brian O’Driscoll, Harry Doody (Capt), Liam Molomey, Darragh Brosnan, Danny Cronin, Aaron Flynn, Darragh Donohoe, Conor Henderson, Dylan Callaghan, Kevin Murphy McPhee, Cian Cronin.

DR Crokes: Adam Carey, Jack Cooper, Eamonn Long, Caolán Ryan, Liam Kelliher, Mark Cooper, Neil O’Shea, Gary O’Connor (Capt), Harry Potts, Krystian Komosa, Michael Lenihan, Evan Looney, Padraic Looney, Ger Cronin, Sean Magann.

REFEREE: Donal Casey (Scartaglen)

Firies Under 16 team who defeated Dr Crokes in the East Kerry Coiste nÓg U16 division 2 championship final sponsored by MD O’Sheas at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Sunday.

Dr Crokes Under 16 team who were defeated by Firies in the East Kerry Coiste nÓg U16 division 2 championship final sponsored by MD O’Sheas at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Sunday. Photos by Michelle Cooper Galvin