Glyde Rangers claim Kevin Mullen Plate

Glyde Rangers clinched the Kevin Mullen Plate title when they overcame the challenge of neighbours Westerns at Reaghstown on Friday night. The Tallanstown men turned in a strong second half display to deny the hosts as the Junior Champions added the subsidiary league title to their trophy cabinet.

Killian Scott grabbed the all-important goal for the winners, but it was Tadhg Kellett who topped the scoring charts for his side as he finished with an impressive seven points.

Scott’s goal came in the opening half but was cancelled out by Anthony Durnin for a Westerns side that brought their good league form into the game. Emmet Smyth chipped in with three points while Conor Kerr added another to help the hosts lead by 1-5 to 1-3 at the break.

The second half saw the Tallanstown men respond to the challenge and they quickly began to dominate the game. With Kellett in fine form in front of the posts, they outscored the Westerns by 0-7 to 0-2 to clinch the title.

GLYDE RANGERS: Peter Duffy; Mark McKeever, Conor McCullagh, Oran Matthews; Fiachre Sheridan, Jack McKeever, Barry Brennan; Lee Finnegan, Adam Sweeney; Tadhg Kellett 0-7, Brian Duffy, Ged Bourton; Aaron Devlin, Killian Scott 1-1, Sean Devenney 0-2.

Subs: Alan Brennan, Pauric Kearney.

WESTERNS: Terry Sweeney; Andrew Murray, Ray Quinn, Conor McEllin; Adam Duffy, Ciaran Scriven, Darragh Osborne; Dylan Ogle, Ryan Duffy; Michael Martin, Anthony Durnin 1-2, Patrick Kerley; Conor Kerr 0-1, Emmet Smyth 0-4, Cathal Kennedy.

Subs: Roan Gallagher, Dermot McArdle, Aidan McGarrell.