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Gerard Hoey
with a Man of the Match display in the Intermediate Final which also saw him score a point.
Left Full Back - Keith Brennan (Hunterstown Rovers) Keith Brennan turned in a magnificent season at the heart of the Hunterstown defence as Rovers enjoyed huge success. The centre-half was a vital cog in the Hunterstown backline that was in superb form throughout as they romped home to win the Junior Championship. Honourable mentions: Owen Zamboglou (St Patricks), Jimmy Murray (Newtown Blues), Salem Rifaie (O’Connells), James Craven (Geraldines), Jackie Agnew (O’Connells), Stephen Moonan (Newtown Blues), Patrick McGrath (Cooley Kickhams). Midfield
Paddy Keenan (St Patricks) Once again Paddy Keenan continues to
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Keith Brenna
set the standards for others to follow. The Louth captain was superb in 2013 where he turned in a series of excellent displays to comfortably finish top of the Division 1 League. He helped ensure the peninsula side ended the year with more silverware following a fine displayin the Cardinal O’Donnell Cup Final. Michael Rogers (Geraldines) There were a number of contenders for the midfield slot alongside Paddy Keenan, but Michael Rogers gets the nod after helping the Geraldines to the Intermediate league and championship double. His ball-winning ability and forward running was vital in the big games while he also weighed in with vital scores.
Honourable mentions: Keith Lynch (Newtown Blues), Brian Donnelly (Cooley Kickhams), Cathal Bellew (Kilkerley Emmets), David Quigley (Roche Emmets), Tony McKenna
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Paddy Keenan
(Hunterstown Rovers), Patrick Reilly (St Brides). Half forwards
Right Half Forward - Hugh McGinn (Newtown Blues) The form of Hugh McGinn in the Newtown Blues attack was one of the main reasons for the Drogheda men regaining the Joe Ward Cup. His ability to find space and take on a man helped set up a series of scores for colleagues, while his accuracy from play and frees was crucial.
Centre Forward Jim McEneaney (Geraldines) The Geraldines captain, Jim McEneaney, led by example as his side completed the Intermediate Championship and league double. A player who always seems to find space to hurt the opposition, he scored freely from play and frees. His superb display in the Intermediate Final underlined his talent in an excellent season.
Hugh McGin
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