J.H.C. (A) Q/F
Sat. Sept. 28th

Blackrock 3 – 25 V 1 – 12 Brian Dillons @ Ballinlough.​

 

Report:  Roger Ryan

Our Junior Hurlers repeated the recent feats of our Seniors when they too scored 3 goals in their quarter-final Championship game versus Brian Dillons at Ballinlough on Saturday last. An outstanding display of top-class hurling ensured them a spot in the semi-final of the J.H.C.(A) following a comprehensive win over Brian Dillons. The final score of Rockies 3 – 25 to 1 – 12 for Brian Dillons was a true reflection of the state of play. Luke Fogarty was our top scorer with 10 points and was unerring in his free-taking and from play. Jack O'Farrell was a constant thorn in the side of Bride Dillons rearguard and finished the game with a major contribution of 2 – 02. James Allen scored our third goal and also grabbed 2 points. The remainder of the scores were shared by Dean Mc Carthy, David Garvan, Peter Leneghan, Andrew Murphy, Emmett Sheehan and Dan Tyner --- a total of 9 scorers in all.

James Allen not only scored the opening point, he also closed out the first half with the final point and helped himself to a goal in the second half. A point by Luke Fogarty and Dean Mc Carthy followed by a goal by Jack O'Farrell had us leading by 1 – 03 before Dillons registered their first point and this was quickly followed by 1 point each by Peter Leneghan and Jack O'Farrell. The score now stood at 1 – 05 to 0 – 01 when we lost the services of Paddy Lynch who had to retire with a hand injury. Paddy has been a stalwart of this team and we wish him a speedy recovery in time for the semi - final. Brian Dillons with 3 points on the trot reduced our lead to 4 points but our boys responded with 4 points also, 2 from Luke Fogarty and 1 each from Dave Garvey and Dean Mc Carthy, to bring it back to 1 – 09 to 0 – 04. Brian Dillons added a point which was followed by a point from David Garvey and Luke Fogarty. The first half was closed out with a point by Dillons and a point by James Allen to leave the board reading Blackrock 1 – 13, Brian Dillons 0 – 07 when the Ref blew for half time.

Following a powerful run from the half backline Andrew Murphy got us off to an early restart with a great point. Brian Dillons next point was answered by a point each from Luke Fogarty and David Garvey. Jack O'Farrell then swapped a goal with Dillons to bring the score to 2 – 16 to 1 – 09. Emmett Sheehan then got in on the scoring act with a point and following a great save by Dillons keeper Daniel Dunphy, James Allen was on hand to crash home our third goal to give us a comfortable lead of 14 points ( 3 – 17 to 1 – 09) with the clock showing 15 minutes remaining. A point each from Luke Fogarty and Dean Mc Carthy was followed by a point by Dillons and our boys quickly responded with further point's from Luke Fogarty, Dan Tyner and Jack O'Farrell. A point each from Luke Fogarty and Emmett Sheehan was answered by 2 points from Dillons and the closing score of a point fell to Luke Fogarty with a free. The scoreboard made good reading at Blackrock 3 – 25, Brian Dillons 1 – 12.

Scorers: Luke Fogarty 0 – 10(07f, 2x65), Jack O'Farrell 2 – 02, James Allen 1 – 02, Dean Mc Carthy 0 – 03, David Garvey 0 – 03, Emmett Sheehan 0 – 02, Peter Leneghan 0 – 01, Andrew Murphy 0 – 01, Dan Tyner 0 – 01.

Team: Paul O'Brien, James Ryan, Darragh O'Brien, Tom Harrington, Andrew Murphy, Eoin Smith, Emmett Sheehan, Jack O'Sullivan, Dean Mc Carthy, Paddy Lunch,

Peter Leneghan, David Garvan, James Allen, Jack O'Farrell.

Subs Used: Eoin De Búrca, Fionn O'Keeffe, Dara Browne, Tom Harrington, Dan Tyner,

Peter Cotter, Nathan Adams.

Referee; Colm Lyons.