Eoin Murphy shines at Páirc na Seamróg

shortly after from the placed ball after Adrian Mullen was harshly adjudged to have fouled.

e next score was a lovely one, ex-county man Ger Aylward striking over a beautiful point from way out on the right side of the pitch. TJ then stood over a free and hit it perfectly against the elements to deadlock matters again. Glenmore then pro ted from a mis-hit free by Evan She in, one of their young stars, Dean Croke was on hand to ri e over the bar, a score that was enjoyed by the visitor’s bench. Adrian Mullen then turned provider from his deep lying role, nding TJ who nished superbly.

Another mishap from the Shamrocks, this time a sideline cut from Eoin Cody was intercepted and Billy Reid struck over. TJ was once again the main source of scores for his side and sent over another well-hit placed ball. en came the second major of the day. A long ball into the Shamrocks defence saw Ger Aylward head for the goal, but the dangerous forward was brought to the ground. Referee Maurice Flynn consulted with his umpires and awarded the penalty. Alan Murphy, with number 21 on his back, stepped up and struck his e ort past Mark Aylward in the Shamrocks goal.

Another e ort from the placed ball by Alan Murphy followed, Glenmore were now 4 points to the good and looking right at home in Páirc na Seamróg. ey were never behind from the 22nd minute, something that many might have thought not possible, but you could sense a hunger from Glenmore.

Pat Hoban’s men hit back with their second major of the game. Eoin Cody was fouled, possibly chopped by Eoin Murphy, and again after consulting his umpires, whistler Maurice Flynn signaled penalty. Only one man for the job, TJ Reid, but before he could go through his routine and get set to take the shot, Eoin Murphy advised Mikey Kirwan that he would stand between TJ and the goal! No doubt Murphy would have faced many e orts from Reid over the years during County training. TJ dispatched the penalty with authority, Shamrocks were back