Scoil Mhuire captain Shauna Ennis with the All-Ireland trophy
The final against Dublin side St MacDara was in Leixlip.. Boyne CS, led by Captain Dylan Keenan started the strongest with centre half forward Jack Regan splitting the posts with three points from frees. MacDara's answered the Boyne CS strength with two goals and a point. Wing Forwards Jack Fagan and James Andrews scored one point each from play to answer St MasDara's good fortune. At the break the Dublin side led by 2-3 to 0-7. Second half witnessed a different Trim side emerging from the dressing room, with exceptional performances from the back six holding St MacDara's to just two second half points. With David Harmon and Dylan
St Patrick’s CS captain James O'Malley raises the Leinster Junior A Cup at Russell Park
Keenan delivering quick ball to the forwards, Boyne shot three points from play and a sweet goal scored by Jack Fagan, which was set up by Jack Regan. Four more points scored by midfielder Steffan Kelly, Jack Fagan and Jack Regan put the game out of MacDara's reach. In the final moments Regan grabbed the winners’ second goal. Afterwards there was great praise for the all players and mentors involved, especially Mr Peter Durin for coaching and guiding team to victory, and Ms Niamh Guy, the team physio. Boyne CS - Charlie Bird (Boardsmill), Kevin Ryan (Kiltale), Luke Rickard (Kildalkey), Conor Darby (Boardsmill), Eamonn Ryan (Kiltale), Dylan Keenan (Dunderry), David Harmon (Kildalkey), Steffan Kelly 0-1 (Kilyon), Shane Lenehan (Trim), Jack Fagan 1-2 (Rathmoylan), Jack Regan 1-11 (Kiltale), James Andrews 0-1 (Trim), Gary Ryan (Rathmoylan), Adam Farrell (Kilyon), Jack Payne (Rathmoylan). Subs David Schlider (Kiltale).
LEINSTER HONOURS FOR ST PATRICK’S JUNIORS St Pats of Navan recorded a comfortable win over Clonkeen College(1-12 to 0-2) to claim the Leinster Junior A Football title at Russell Park, home of St Brigid's, Castleknock. Remarkably this was the Pat's first Leinster title at this level since 1996. The Navan school totally dominated the early exchanges and led at half time 0-6 to 0-1. Full forward Chris O'Neill got the game's opening score and further points from Jack Gore and Ben Hoey had the eventual winners 0-3 to 0-0 to the good after 15 minutes. Two brilliant points from Robbie McDonnell and another from Gore left St Pat's five to the good at the break. Clonkeen enjoyed a greater share of possession in the second half but could not find a way through a very solid Pat's defence. James O'Malley and Niall Kane were outstanding in the full back line. Clonkeen got the opening score from the boot of Andrew Murphy. It took St Pats fifteen minutes to register their opening
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score of this half, McDonnell kicking his third point. From there on the Navan school took over. Corey Leddy was introduced to the Pats attack and he kicked three great points. The talented O'Mahony's forward, who didn't start because of injury, was also on hand to get the game’s only goal before the final whistle. After the game Tom O'Donnell presented the Leinster Junior A Football Championship Cup to St Pats captain James O'Malley St Patricks Navan: Colm Honan (Simonstown), Brian McGrath (O’Mahonys), James O'Malley (O'Mahonys), Niall Kane (Simonstown), John Smith (Seneschalstown), Christy Meade (Rathkenny), Declan McGuinness (O'Mahonys), Niall Lyons (Seneschalstown 0-1), Eamonn Sheridan (Seneschalstown), Lee Kelly (Walterstown), Robbie McDonnell (Walterstown 0-3), Jack Gore (Rathkenny (0-3), Paraic McGowan (Slane), Chris O'Neill (Simonstown 0-1), Ben Hoey (Simonstown 0-1). Sub: Corey Leddy (O'Mahonys 1-3)
DUNSHAUGHLIN CC LAND LEINSTER CAMOGIE CROWN Dunshaughlin CC captured the Leinster senior camogie C title after a thrilling win over their Kilkenny opponents Colasite Mhuire, on a 5-2 to 3-3 scoreline. Dunshaughlin started well and an early Emma Kennedy goal was followed by one from the impressive Tara Murphy which had the Meath girls two goals to no score ahead after ten minutes. Midfielders Kelly Gorman and the outstanding Cliona Murphy were dominating at this stage but Johnstown were always dangerous and struck back with a goal and point in response. Stylish centre forward Louise Griffin with a goal had the Dunshaughlin girls 3-1 to 2-0 ahead at half time. Johnstown had the better start to the second half and after 17 minutes the game was tied, 3-1 each and the Kilkenny girls seemingly with all the momentum. The Dunshaughlin defence were under severe pressure but held out brilliantly. Sisters Cheyenne and Fia O'Brien repelled