Cumann na mBunscol: First title in 25 years for O'Growney N.S., Athboy
June 16, 2026
Jack Cummins breaks from defence for O'Growney NS during their Division 2 hurling final win over Cannistown
Cumann na mBunscol: First title in 25 years for O'Growney N.S., Athboy
O'Growney N.S., Athboy 5-5 Scoil Bhríde, Cannistown 3-8
O'Growney N.S., Athboy claimed their first Meath Cumann na mBunscol hurling title since 2001 after this highly entertaining Division 2 victory over Scoil Bhríde, Cannistown in Trim. PHOTOS
The holders were first off the mark through a Cal Hennessy goal. Athboy responded with two green flags from the impressive Rian Shaw, but for the remainder of the opening half, Scoil Bhríde dominated proceedings. Seven unanswered points from Séamus McKeigue (3), Tom Dorrigan (2), Jonathan Hanley and Hugo Snow helped Cannistown establish a 1-7 to 2-0 lead at the interval.
Cannistown appeared to be in complete control when goals from Dorrigan and Hennessy in the opening five minutes of the second half stretched their advantage. Ronan Dullaghan responded with a crucial Athboy goal to keep his side in contention.
Holding a 3-8 to 3-3 advantage as the game entered the final seven minutes, Cannistown looked set to retain their title. However, O'Growney midfielder Dillon Shaw had other ideas. The talented playmaker transformed the contest, scoring 2-2 in the closing stages to secure a dramatic victory and a first hurling title in 25 years for the Athboy school.
After the game, David Moran presented the Zak Moran Memorial Cup to O'Growney captain Oran McGovern.
O'Growney N.S., Athboy squad: Jamie Kelly, Jack Cummins, Ruben McGarrity, Keelan Shaw, Ryan Bell, Oran McGovern, Dillon Shaw 2-4, Ronan Dullaghan 1-1, Kevin Lord, Rhys Shaw, Cillian Collier, Simphiwe Maphosa, Rian Shaw 2-0. Mya Kelly; Éabha Gough; John Bailey; Cillian Tenanty; Graham Carberry; Ugnuis Zandruznas; Jake Lynch; Tadhg Buckley; Noah Kelly; Luke Fox; Matthew Wilton; Charley Reilly.
Scoil Bhríde, Cannistown squad: Christopher Burke, Bobby Saul, Rory Mai Daly, Liam Sheridan, Charlie Roe, Liam O'Brien, Hugo Snow 0-1, Tom Hayes, Anna Mae McLoughlin, Tom Dorrigan 1-3, Jonathan Hanley 0-1, Cal Hennessy 2-0, Séamus McKeigue 0-3. Conor Saul; Bríon Meade; Davin Farrell; Dylan Kavanagh; Cillian McCormack; Tadhg Burke; Finn McLoughlin; Jack Gleeson; Páidí McKeigue.
Referee: Kevin Higgins (St. Mary's N.S., Trim).
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