Division 3A Roundup: Plunketts leading the way after first full set of fixtures

HOLLYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS DIVISION 3A

OLIVER PLUNKETTS 1-17 NAOMH FIONNBARRA 1-10

Last Thursday night in Mell the hosts continued their winning streak to take care of plucky visitors Naomh Fionnbarra.

The foundation for Oliver Plunketts fifth league win in a row was very much laid in the first half. Hosts full forward Cian Brady was tormentor in chief on the night for the Plunketts as he struck the vital first half goal that had Stuart Reynolds’ men chasing the game throughout.

Jack Regan showed form for the Togher men, and he found the net during the second half. But Kristian Nolan and substitute Cian Matthews edged the league toppers over the line with ease.

OLIVER PLUNKETTS: Colum Duffy; Adam Lambe (0-2), Davy McTaggert, Cillian Smith; Baz Reynolds (0-1), Gary Keogh, Jamie Byrne (0-1); Dean Carolan, Shaun Smith (0-1); Davy Lambe, Stephen Keeley, Niall Murtagh; Seán Callaghan (0-3), Cian Brady (1-2), Kristian Nolan (0-4). SUBS: Cian Matthews (0-1) for Dean Carolan, Adam Smith for Niall Murtagh, Conor Haggans (0-2) for David Lambe, Ricky Bateson for David McTaggart, Killian Nolan for Kristian Nolan.

NAOMH FIONNBARRA: Fionn McQuillan; Rory Smith, Colin McGrane, Ronan Callaghan; Cormac Reynolds (0-2), Josh Crosbie, Hugh McGrane; Niall Woods; Hugh Osborne (0-1); Colm Smith, Conor Osborne (0-1), Mairtín Murphy; Jack Regan (1-2), Michael McArdle (0-1), Ciaran Murphy (0-3). SUBS: James Butterly for Colin McGrane, Conor Boyle for Ciaran Murphy, Aaron Kearney for Josh Crosbie and Ronan McCreesh for Hugh McGrane.

STABANNON PARNELLS 3-16 GLYDE RANGERS 2-7

Newly promoted Stabannon Parnell’s have jumped to outright second in the Division 3A table after a fine performance over Glyde Rangers.

In a repeat of last year’s Junior final, Parnells had too much for the visitors on the night. Robert Callaghan’s first half goal sent them in 1-6 to 0-5 ahead at the half. That opening period showing from Harry Butterly teeing them up nicely for victory.

With Glyde unable to get the stops at the back, Brian Duffy was relied upon for scores. Both McKeever brothers Darren and Jack found the net, but the impact of Stabannon substitute Thomas McBride swung the game completely.

McBride rattled the net twice when introduced and with the opening programme of matches now completed, Parnells look to be set on a promotion tilt, while Gus Flynn’s side have it all to do.

STABANNON PARNELLS: Podge Malone; Alan Reynolds, Barry McCoy, Ryan Halpenny (0-1); Barry Lynch, Shane McCoy, David Cluskey; Derek Crilly (0-2), Niall Cluskey, Jake Corrigan; Bobby Butterly (0-1), Aonghus Giggins; Harry Butterly (0-10, 0-3 frees), Robert Callaghan (1-1), Dean Lynch. SUBS: Thomas McBride (2-0) for D Lynch, Niall Fanning for A Giggins, Tadhg Carroll for B McCoy, Paul Egan for D Crilly, Eanna McCartney for B Lynch.

GLYDE RANGERS: David Brennan; Fiachra Sheridan, Gerard Bourton, Lee Finnegan; Barry Brennan, Ultan Larney, Darren McKeever (1-0); Ciaraín Sheridan, Dion Conlon (0-1);  Jack McKeever (1-0), Gerard Farrell, Killian Scott; Tadgh Kellett, Brian Duffy (0-4), Conor Sheridan. SUBS: Oran Matthews, Barry Sharkey (0-2), Aaron Devin, Peter Duffy.

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WOLFE TONES 1-12 NA PIARSAIGH BLACKROCK 2-8

Jordan Duffy’s early goal after two minutes sent Wolfe Tones on their way to their second win of the season over Na Piarsaigh Blackrock at home in Drogheda last Saturday night.

With the rapid lead established, Rory Taaffe guided his side over the line. Na Piarsaigh did fight back through Robert Murphy points, but Paul Sharkey’s side had it all to do going into the break, trailing by 1-5 to 0-6.

Tones only lost the lead once in the second half, having conceded a goal from Ciaran Murphy and Mark Larkin. Martin Rice and Jay Finnegan’s men would hold out and show nerve of steels to get a valuable victory in the end.

WOLFE TONES: Alan Sweeney; Taidgh Rock, Patrick Fanning, Alan Fanning; Sean Flanagan, Eoghan O’Shea, Dwayne Leavy; Mark Healy, Sean McQuail; Liam Gaffney (0-1), Garrett Cooney (0-1), Adam Gartland; Jordan Duffy (1-3) Rory Taaffe (0-7), Joe Comiskey. SUBS: Darren Weldon, Danny Byrne, Chris Cudden.

NA PIARSAIGH BLACKROCK: Adam Molloy; John Galligan, Joe Woods, Sean Connolly; Tommy Muckian (0-1), Stephen McGuinness, Fionn Tipping; Ciaran Murphy (1-0), James Mahoney; Mark Larkin (1-2), Gerard Rice, Robert Murphy (0-4); Cormac McCartney, Jamie Fealy, Seamus Reid. SUBS: James McCartney, Darren Muckian, Ronan McCartney, Patrick Curley.