Castletown-Ballyagran Dominates Templeglantine to Secure Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship

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Castletown-Ballyagran Dominates Templeglantine to Secure Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship

Castletown-Ballyagran showcased their dominance in the Limerick Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship by securing a decisive win against Templeglantine. The final score stood at 3-14 to 0-9, marking a remarkable achievement for the team on a rainy Saturday evening at Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.

Match Summary

Cian McNamara initiated the scoring within the first minute through a brilliant solo effort. Shortly after, Mark Riordan extended the lead for Castletown-Ballyagran with a free. Templeglantine responded through Mark McCarthy, who converted a placed ball. However, the early pressure from Castletown-Ballyagran proved too much for Templeglantine, as they struggled to secure possession from their puck-outs.

As the first half progressed, McCarthy managed to cut the deficit by landing several frees. Despite Templeglantine’s efforts, Castletown-Ballyagran maintained a lead of 0-7 to 0-4 at halftime.

Second Half Highlights

The second half kicked off with a quick point from John Dillon to cement Castletown-Ballyagran’s momentum. Although McCarthy kept his side in the game with more scores from frees, a pivotal moment occurred when Templeglantine’s full-back John Riordan received a red card.

Mark Riordan capitalized on this momentum and scored the first goal of the match, sending a powerful shot into the top left corner. For Templeglantine, Adam Fitzgerald finally marked their first score from play after 45 minutes, a testament to their challenge in maintaining offensive rhythm.

Key Players

Castletown-Ballyagran:
- Mark Riordan: 1-6 (0-2 frees)
- Cian McNamara: 2-3
- James Dillon: 0-2
Templeglantine:
- Mark McCarthy: 0-7 (0-7 frees)
- Adam Fitzgerald: 0-2

As the game drew near its conclusion, McNamara exploited a defensive error to score his second goal, solidifying Castletown-Ballyagran’s commanding lead. Despite efforts from both sides, the outcome was never in doubt. The match ended with Castletown-Ballyagran crowned champions for 2025.

Final Score

The final score highlighted Castletown-Ballyagran’s superiority: 3-14 to 0-9, clinching the Woodlands House Hotel Junior A Hurling Championship with impressive style.