CARBERY UNDER 15 HURLERS CONTINUE WINNING WAY
    Carbery 6-17 Midleton 1-10

Carbery continued their fine form in the county U.15 premier 1 hurling league when registering their
third win in four outings with a decisive win over Midleton in Newcestown on Thursday evening last.
This is the first time Carbery entered an U.15 team in the premier league and having to field without
players from top clubs Ibane Gaels and Bandon, who are already in premier, it was feared that the team
would be out of its depth in premier 1. The very opposite has proved the case as the West Cork lads have
taken the scalps of hurling teams Blackrock, Glen Rovers and now Midleton in convincing style. Adding
to their difficulty is that two of their best players who impressed in earlier games and were promoted to
the Cork U.15 squad are now not allowed to play with the Carbery team. After this overwhelming defeat
of Midleton there is now the danger of the team losing more of their best players.
Whatever about the future, this was a tremendous display by Carbery, especially as they lost their best
forward, Conor Cullinane, through injury after only fifteen minutes. Cullinane had already registered 1-1
before his departure, dominating at centre forward. With the breeze Carbery were well in the ascendency
at that stage, leading by 2-5 to 0-2. The first goal from Cullinane arrived in the third minute and the
second from outstanding full forward, Jack Allen, in the 12th minute. The points came from Allen, two
from play and one from a free, Cullinane and Calvin O’Brien. Midleton had only two points on the board,
from Eoin Magan and Zac Walsh, free.
Scoring slowed in the second quarter as Carbery recovered from Cullinane’s departure and Midleton
came more into the game with the use of a sweeper. Carbery had further points from O’Brien, 2, Allen,
free, and Jack Twomey. Midleton had a solitary point from Caoilfhionn O’Connell in response, 2-9 to 0-3
at half time.
Carbery faced the breeze in the second half, but there was no slacking off and four points in a row
from Allen, including three from frees as the over-run Midleton backs resorted to fouling, put them firmly
in the driver’s seat. Zac Walsh had Midleton’s opening point of the half but when wing back, Aidan
Morgan, struck for the first of his two goals for Carbery in the 40th minute, the game was as good as over.
Midleton picked up the pace then with Andrew McSweeney thundering into the game registering two
points followed by a goal in the 43rd minute. However, the staunch Carbery full back line was not to be
breached again with Seán Evans outstanding in the centre, well flanked by Dylan Barry and Killian
O’Sullivan. A big plus was the classy performance of Tadhg Kelly at midfield, well assisted by Calvin
O’Brien. The third quarter finished with Carbery’s fourth goal from Brehon O’Mahony and it was 4-13 to
1-6 entering the final quarter.
Both teams emptied their benches and it was Carbery who still finished stronger with goals from
Morgan and sub, MacDara O’Mahony, plus points from Allen, two frees, and O’Mahony. Midleton
replied with points from Zac Walsh, two from frees and one from play, and Andrew McSweeney. A
highlight of the closing minutes was a wonderful triple save from Carbery goalkeeper, Eoghan Holland.
Final score was 6-17 to 1-10.
Scorers: Carbery – Jack Allen (7f) 1-9, Aidan Morgan 2-0, Conor Cullinane and MacDara O’Mahony
1-1 each, Brehon O’Mahony 1-0, Calvin O’Brien 0-3, Jack Twomey and Tadhg Kelly 0-1 each. Midleton
–
Carbery: Eoghan Holland (Sam Maguires), Dylan Barry (Newcestown), Seán Evans (do.), Killian
O’Sullivan (Bantry Blues), Jack Twomey (Newcestown), Tadhg Hickey (do.), Aidan Morgan (do.), Calvin
O’Brien (Bantry Blues), Tadhg Kelly (Newcestown), Eoin Burke (Ahán Gaels), Conor Cullinane (Owen
Gaels), Jack Hegarty (St. James), Tommy Newman (Sam Maguires), Jack Allen (Newcestown), Daniel
Cronin (Kilbrittain). Subs used, Alan Minihane (St. Colum’s), Brehon O’Mahony (St. James), Jake Burke
(St. James), MacDara O’Mahony (Newcestown), Shane Cronin (Bantry Blues), Luke Barry
(Newcestown), Jack Dineen (Ahán Gaels), Matthew Hayes(Clonakilty).
Midleton: Charlie Kenneally, Devan Dennehy, Seán Barry, Jack Twohig, Harry Cronin, Jack
McSweeney, Andrew McSweeney, Tadhg Cronin, Caoilfhionn O’Connell, Eoin Magan, Ewan Quirke
Lee, Zac Walsh, Jack Flynn, Harry Lutz, Callan McCarthy. Subs used, Rhys Hurley, Aiden Harrington,
Sam Mulcahy.
Referee: Olan O’Donovan, Clonakilty.

Our Star: Seán Evans at full back and Jack Allen at full forward stood out for Carbery but the classy,
hard-working display of midfielder, Tadhg Kelly, earns our vote.

THANKS TO TOM LYONS