JUNIOR A HURLERS: It was a hectic 48 hours for the Junior A hurlers as they battled unsuccessfully against Monaleen and Na Piarsaigh in the City Championship.
In the first match, Patrickswell faced a strong Monaleen side. The opening half was competitive, but Monaleen reached the interval at 1-8 to 0-7 ahead. Patrickswell endeavoured to reduce the gap throughout the second half, but our opponents were able to stretch their lead to nine points with ten minutes remaining. The 'Well managed a late goal to create some nerves for Monaleen; however the final score was a 2-13 to 1-10 defeat.
Two days later, Patrickswell and Na Piarsaigh produced a thoroughly nail-biting contest in Kildimo. The Caherdavin men seemed to be cruising at half-time with a 2-9 to 0-8 advantage. Early in the second half, they increased the gap to eleven points. There appeared to be no road back for Patrickswell, but the fightback commenced with a flurry of goals. With five minutes left, Patrickswell had demolished the Na Piarsaigh lead and drawn level at 4-13 apiece. The Patrickswell supporters believed that a great escape was on the cards. Unfortunately, Na Piarsaigh scrambled a late goal to frustrate the revival and they won by 4-17 to 4-13. Hard luck to the players and management for their gallant fightback.
On Tuesday July 19, Patrickswell meet St.Patrick's at 7.30pm in Ballybrown. Meanwhile on Saturday July 23, we play Crecora in Mungret at 7pm.
SENIOR HURLERS: On Sunday July 24 at home, Patrickswell are scheduled to meet Na PIarsaigh at 7pm in the All-County Hurling League.
MINOR HURLERS: After a three month break, the Minor hurlers returned to the Premier Championship with a fine 4-21 to 0-13 victory over neighbours Adare. The result gives Patrickswell two wins and one defeat to date.
UNDER 16 HURLERS: The U-16 hurlers travel to Doon on Monday July 18 at 7.15pm to defend their 100% record.
UNDER 14 HURLERS: The U-14 hurlers play their final pool game against Kilpeacon in Crecora on Wednesday July 20 at 7.15pm.
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