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27 and co unting!!!

Jack Doyle bags the crucial goal

A Happy Captain - Padraic Moylan celebrates li ing the Leinster U20 Cup Billy Drennan was deadly from the placed ball turned provider for the game’s most crucial score. Kilkenny’s ‘action man’ picked up possession and powered towards the Wexford goal. Denis had both the presence of mind and skill to release a beautifully weighted handpass to Jack Doyle. e substitute fought o the close attentions of his marker, before unleashing a lovely batted nish to beat the ‘other’ Cian Byrne in the Yellowbellies goal. e Cats lead was now seven.

Placed ball specialist, and the other Cian Byrne struck over a trio of quick- re frees to reduce the black and amber lead to four points. e Kilkenny lead was further reduced when Faythe Harriers Richie Lawlor red over a lovely score to the delight of the Wexford faithful in attendance. Keith Rossiter’s charges appeared rejuvenated. ey were winning all the 50/50 clashes and were playing with a greater desire and belief than they had done in the rst half. is was highlighted when Joe Barrett took a nice catch from a sideline cut before o loading to the supporting Jack Redmond who popped the ball over the bar to leave just 2 points between the sides.

It was roles reversed. It was now Kilkenny who needed a score. Step forward Paddy

Langton. e Young Irelands defender ri ed over an excellent point from near the sideline on 47 minutes. Some sloppy play at the other end resulted in referee Mooney awarding a free to Wexford, after Cats netminder Aidan Tallis was penalised for a trip on his opponent, after he had lost possession of the ball. Cian Byrne did the rest to reduce the de cit to just 2 points again after 49 minutes e Cats lead was now seven. of play.

Placed ball specialist, and Galmoy’s Drennan then the other Cian notched two more points via Byrne struck the placed ball. His rst e ort over a trio came after Glenmore’s Ian of quick- re Byrne was cynically wrestled frees to reduce to the ground by Wexford’s AJ the black and Redmond. A yellow card was amber lead to show for the foul. AJ Redmond, four points. e a lucky boy. Drennan’s second Kilkenny lead point in this spell arrived when was further substitute James Walsh took a reduced when great catch and was impeded Faythe Harriers as he tried to move forward. Richie Lawlor Richie Lawlor then won a free red over a for the Model County, which lovely score to Cian Byrne nailed, before his the delight of nemesis, Drennan did likewise the Wexford for the Cats. Kilkenny now led faithful in by four, with 58 minutes on the attendance. clock. Byrne then hit his rst Keith Rossiter’s point from play as Wexford charges looked to engineer a goal. appeared Four minutes of additional rejuvenated. time were then declared. A ey were goal between the sides. Surely winning all the Derek Lyng’s lads were home 50/50 clashes and hosed? Not when you are and were facing the Yellowbellies. playing with a Tomas Kinsella then red greater desire over a ne point for Wexford. and belief than e Kilkenny nail-biting got they had done a little worse when Richie in the rst Lawlor was fouled, after the half. is was Cats defence had shut down highlighted the goal opportunity that when Joe Barrett Rossiter’s men were trying took a nice catch to manufacture. Cian Byrne from a sideline slotted the free. cut before o - Just one between these two loading to the great rivals. Noreside nerves supporting Jack jangling. With the 4 minutes Redmond who of additional time played, popped the ball Wexford won a sideline cut. over the bar Molloy’s ball struck into the to leave just 2 danger zone. Jack Redmond points between has the ball, strikes it high the sides. and....wide. Millimeters. Just

It was roles reversed. It was a lick of paint in it. Game over. now Kilkenny who needed a Final score, Kilkenny 1-13, score. Step forward Paddy Wexford 0-15.

>> SHERRY SAYS...

What a pulsating encounter at Netwatch Cullen Park! Both sides gave their absolute all in this provincial decider, a match that could have gone the way of either county.

When the ball was shipped to Jack Redmond deep, deep into additional time, I for one was preparing for extra-time. Redmond’s effort somehow went the wrong side of the upright, from a Wexford point of view.

With the senior team’s managers in attendance, both Cody & Eagan were treated to an exhibition of free taking from Wexford’s Cian Byrne & Kilkenny’s Billy Drennan.

MOTM, Dunnamaggin’s Denis Walsh was in inspirational form throughout the contest. Three wonderful points, a goal assist and non-stop working up and down the pitch from the midfielder.

The Kilkenny players and supporters celebrated as Dicksboro’s Padraic Moylan lifted the cup and return home to Noreside. You got the sense that the players and management have a bigger prize in mind. In order to achieve that, they will need to take care of Limerick. But that’s for another day.

Manager Derek Lyng spoke of a huge sense of relief at the final whistle, and was honest enough to admit that plenty of work remains to be done if the Cats are to secure the All-Ireland prize.

Enjoy the provincial success, but knuckle down and prepare for the national prize. We go again.

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. N.R

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. D.C

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. J.F

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O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms. The gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen M.R

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.R

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. P.L

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. P.L

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M