Clann na nGael 2-11 Carnaross 0-8

Clann na nGael qualified for the Junior C FC  final with this hard fought victory over Carnaross on Sunday in Kilmainham.

The first half was keenly contested with Anthony Swaine leading the way with 5 pointed frees for the Athboy/Rathcairn lads. Clann na nGael lead by 8 points to 3 at half time.

Carnaross began the second half brightly and cut the lead back to 3 points after 10 minutes .However an opportunist Anthony Swaine goal was followed quickly by a Coilín o Griofa 
goal to put Clann na nGael through to the final

Best for Clan na nGael were Anthony Swaine, Ciaran Ryan, Jamie Shaw, Thomas Whelehan, Aarron Doherty and Killian Swaine

Clann na nGael: A Ryan, A Doherty, K Swaine, T Whelehan, J Herring, G Woods (0-1), C Ryan, L Swaine (0-1), C Fitzsimons, A Doyle, J Sullivan, C O Griofa(1-1), J Shaw (0-1), A Swaine (1-7), G Geraghty. Subs C Hayes, P Gilsenan, F Sheridan, M Keogh, C Smith, J Goggins

Carnaross Report

Carnaross 0:08, Clann na nGael 2:11

Carnaross bowed out at the semi-final stage of the Junior C championship on Sunday evening to a strong Clann na nGael side. The match was closely contested for large portions but the Athboy/Rath Cairn combination hit two second half goals to seal their place in the final.

Clann na nGael started strongly with the aid of a stiff breeze and opened up a 5 points to 1 lead after 15 minutes. Carnaross’ sole point came from sharp shooter Declan Reilly while the opposition took full advantage of the wind assistance to fire over several long range efforts. The north Meath outfit narrowed the gap to 2 points with a free from Reilly and an outside of the boot effort from Stephen Flattery after a one-two with midfielder Pierce Fleming. The Carnaross full back line managed to repel any long balls sent in during this period but Clann na nGael hit a further 3 points in the lead in to half time to give themselves a 5 point lead at the break.

Carnaross emerged with a greater sense of urgency after the break and rattled off three points in quick succession. Stephen Dawson surged forward from full back to score a pair of points including a spectacular effort from the 45 yard line while Reilly added another free. However, this would prove to be as good as it got for Carnaross as Clann na nGael went on to score 1-2 in a matter of minutes. The Ross did rally after this setback with Reilly and Flattery adding to their tallies but Clann na nGael landed the knockout blow with a goal in the dying stages to cement their place in the final.

Although there was disappointment all round for Carnaross following their exit, John L McGee’s charges can be proud of their inaugural Junior C campaign. The 2017 Junior D champions emerged unscathed from a difficult group with some exceptional performances and with some exciting underage talent emerging in the near future, there is plenty of reason to believe they can build on this campaign.

Carnaross Team and Scorers: Eamonn Comaskey, Aidan Lynch, Stephen Dawson (0-2), John Plunkett, Matt O’Reilly, Paddy Nugent, Cian Yore, Pierce Fleming, Dillon Fox, Paul Donoghue, Brian Comaskey, Stephen Flattery (0-2), Shane Casserly, Declan Reilly (0-4), Michael Brogan. Subs: Patrick Smyth for Brogan, Alan O’Reilly for Lynch, Benny Murphy for Smyth

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