SENIOR HURLERS: Our Senior hurlers overcame a stringent test from Monaleen to win the City Championship. While Andrew Carroll struck the opening point of the match, it was Monaleen who surged into a 0-7 to 0-2 lead within fifteen minutes. Thankfully, Patrickswell were able to stem the tide and recovered with four points divided between Lar Considine and Jack Kelleher. The scoreboard displayed 0-8 to 0-6 for Monaleen when Kevin O'Brien embarked on a mazy run that ended with a superb solo goal. However, our opponents reached half-time with a 0-12 to 1-7 lead.

The second half produced a better display from the 'Well. Consecutive points from Lar Considine, Kevin O'Brien and Mark Carmody levelled the match at 1-11 to 0-14. The game swung decisively for Gary Kirby's men when Mark Carmody notched a second goal. Patrickswell were able to cement the advantage with points from Jack Kelleher (0-2) and Kevin O'Brien. The result seemed certain with Patrickswell holding a 2-14 to 0-15 cushion with five minutes left. Monaleen drove forward with determination, but they fell short with three points. At the final whistle, Jack Kelleher collected the City Championship after a 2-14 to 0-18 triumph.

On Tuesday May 22, Patrickswell visit Kilmallock in the All County Hurling League.

JUNIOR A HURLERS: The Junior A hurlers lost by 0-16 to 1-10 away to Monaleen in the City League.


UNDER 15 HURLERS: The U-15 hurlers beat Newcastlewest in the County League.


UNDER 14 HURLERS: Our U-14 hurlers defeated New castle west by 2-6 to 1-5.

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