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Jason Wallace raises the cup aloft after being presented with the cup by Gerard McCarthy, Hurling Officer with the County Board. Photo by Dermot Crean
LIXNAW won the Acorn Life County Under 21 Hurling Championship Final for the first time since 2004 on Saturday evening in front of a good crowd in Abbeydorney.
The final score was Lixnaw 3-15 to St. Brendan’s 1-12 and the green and gold men were worthy winners.
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An early goal from Shane Conway in the fifth minute set Lixnaw on their way and they led 1-4 to 0-3 after the first quarter.
However St Brendan’s came back at them and Cian Hussey was in fine form to ensure the sides went in level, 0-7 apiece at the break.
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A fine catch by Shane Conway of Lixnaw. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lixnaw kicked on in the second-half though and two goals in the 35th (Colin Sheehy) and 37th minutes (an own goal from Kevin Hannifin) put them into a five point lead.
Eric Leen scored a goal back for St Brendan’s, but Lixnaw had the greater desire and pulled away towards the end.
Fionan Horgan attempts to dispossess Jason Wallace. Photo by Dermot Crean
Hurling Officer with the Kerry County Board, Gerard McCarthy, presented Jason Wallace with the cup while Shane Conway won the Acorn Life Player of the Match Award.
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TEAMS:
Lixnaw: David Silles, William O’Connor, Liam Mullins, Tom Foley, William Costello, Darragh Shanahan, Conor O’Keeffe, John Buckley (0-1), Ger Stackpoole, Michael Stackpoole, Jeremy McKenna (0-2), Brian McAuliffe, Colin Sheehy (1-1), Shane Conway (1-10, 6f), Jason Wallace (0-1).
St Brendan’s: Ryan Delaney, Shane O’Mahony, Kevin Hannafin (0-1), Daniel Finnegan, Eoghan Kearney, Fionan Horgan (capt.), Adrian Nolan, Fionan Mackessy, Jack Savage, Brendan O’Connor, Padraig Kearney (0-2), Eric Leen (1-4, 4f), Gearóid Sheehan, Padraig O’Mahony, Cian Hussey (0-5).
Subs: Eoghan Courtney, Aidan Healy.
Fionan Horgan clears the ball despite Jason Wallace’s efforts. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Fionan Horgan tries to break past Jeremy McKenna. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tense moments at the closing stages of the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Shane Conway and Michael Stackpoole celebrate after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lixnaw players celebrate after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jason Wallace lifts the cup. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jason Wallace accepts the cup from Gerard McCarthy, Hurling Officer with the Kerry County Board while Shane Conway won Man of the Match. Photo by Dermot Crean
The victorious Lixnaw hurling team, Under 21 champions. Photo by Dermot Crean
The victorious Lixnaw hurling team, Under 21 champions. Photo by Dermot Crean
