Senior Hurlers

Dr Crokes Senior Hurlers Travelled to Freemount for the first round of the Duhallow JAHL on Sunday March 31. We are delighted to be invited to compete in this League as it ensures the Hurlers have a consistent stream of games throughout the Season. The first game was a big test to see if we could be competitive at this level, which is a significant step up from Division 2 of the County League.

Crokes started slowly and allowed Freemount to race into a 5 point lead. A fine Michael Lenihan point settled the team and they started to play some fine hurling from that point on. Crokes managed to reduce the deficit to 3 points at half time – 0-11 to 0-08. The sides could have been level except for a great save by the Freemount goalkeeper when Seanie Burchill was through on goal.

We started the second half very strongly and took the game to Freemount. Michael Lenihan chipped in with 6 points in total. We struck for the lead at the midway point in the second half when Michael Lenihan found the net from a long way out after confusion in the full-back line. Freemount rallied after the goal and with 5 mins remaining they lead by 3. Unfortunately, with our legs tiring, Freemount got two late goals leaving the final score at 4-16 to 1-13.

Although disappointed with the final result, there was plenty to be happy with in the performance. Playing at this level will bring the team on leaps and bounds and hopefully set us up for a successful year.

Next up is Newmarket in Lewis Rd on Sun 7th April.

Team and Scorers: Michael Horgan, Shane Kavanagh, Colm O’Cuiv, Shane Arthur,

Rory Waters, Aaron Murphy, Michael O’Keeffe, Shane Lyne, Eoin Hayes, Jack Lenihan (0-01), Kevin Landers, Seanie Burchill (0-01), Rob Ryan ( c ) (0-04-2f), Brendan MacMahon (0-01), Michael Lenihan (1-06-3f)

Subs: Richie Farrissey for S Burchill (25 mins), Michael Eoin Buckley for S Kavanagh (30 mins), Anthony Keogh for S Arthur (35 mins), Jamie Lenihan for K Landers (40 mins), Joe Enright for Rory Waters (45 mins).