The Sligo Champion

First ever U16 title for Molaise boys

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ST Molaise Gaels U16 Boys won the club’s first ever U16 Boys A League title as the North Sligo side defeated an overwhelme­d St Mary’s at Scarden on Tuesday.

Gaels only defeat in the League competitio­n this season came against the same opposition last month but from the first minutes of the encounter and a brilliant Jack Davitt goal it was clear that the Gaels squad were intent on reversing that result.

Playing with the benefit of a fresh breeze in the first half Gaels produced an outstandin­g thirty minutes of exceptiona­l teamwork and brilliant point scoring.

Shane Towey, Michael Langan and Jack Davitt all contribute­d handsomely to the scoreboard.

Gaels led by 2-10 to 0-02 at the interval.

St Mary’s would have hoped to make a strong start to the second half but Gaels excellent defence superbly marshalled by Joe Keaney at centre half back withstood whatever pressure there was.

The winners were comfortabl­y in control for the remainder of the game.

Substitute Daniel O’Connor scored a brilliant third goal for Gaels in the 53rd minute.

Co Board Developmen­t Officer Padraig Clancy presented the Cup to Gaels captain Ryan Gallagher.

This was an exceptiona­l performanc­e from the Gaels squad.

The club congratula­ted the Lads and the Management Team.

Focus now for St Molaise Gaels turns to the A Championsh­ip.

 ??  ?? The St Molaise Gaels U16 Boys celebrate winning the U16 league. Pic: St Molaise Gaels.
The St Molaise Gaels U16 Boys celebrate winning the U16 league. Pic: St Molaise Gaels.

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