7 counties have their eye on the Gerry Reilly Tournament
June 23, 2015
Cavan defeated Dublin in last years final at Millbrook
The Gerry Reilly U-16 FT gets under way this Saturday evening (27 June) when 'Kingpins' of the tournament, Westmeath take on Meath in the opening game of this year's tournament. Westmeath last won in 2011, while Meath last won in 2007.
Both teams will be all out to be crowned 2015 champions.
On Sunday evening, defending champions, Cavan, take on neighbours Monaghan which promises to be a great game. Cavan underage are on a high at the moment and they will be anxious to build on their success.
On Monday evening Meath's second team take on Wicklow. Wicklow did very well last year winning the Plate.
The remaining game of round 1 between Dublin and Louth takes place on Thursday 2nd July.
Caffrey's Millbrook Food Market are sponsoring the 'Man of the match' award for all the games in the tournament
Group A: Cavan, Meath, Monaghan, Wicklow
Group B: Dublin, Louth, Meath, Westmeath
Round 1
Saturday 27 June
Group B: Meath v Westmeath (Gilson Park, Oldcastle @ 7.30pm)
Sunday Jun. 28 June
Group A: Cavan v Monaghan (Gilson Park, Oldcastle @ 7.30pm)
Monday 29 June
Group A: Wicklow v Meath (Gilson Park, Oldcastle @ 7.30pm)
Thursday 2 July
Group B: Dublin v Louth ( Darver @ 7.45 pm)
The tournament to be run on a 'round robin' basis, each team plays each other in their group. 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw
Group positions based on score difference in the event of teams on same points
Top teams in each group qualify for the Gerry Reilly Cup Final
Second team in each group qualify for the Gerry Reilly Plate Final
Third team in each group qualify for the Gerry Reilly Shield Final
Finals (Cup, Plate & Shield): Sat.18 July/ Sun.19 July
Winners of the Gerry Reilly Cup to date:
Westmeath 1990, 1992, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011
Meath 1989, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007
Dublin 1993, 1998, 2008 (U-17 Blitz), 2012, 2013
Cavan 1997, 2004, 2006, 2014
Winners of the Gerry Reilly Plate to date:
Meath 2013
Wicklow 2014
Winners of the Gerry Reilly Shield to date:
Westmeath 2013
Meath 2014
