29/08/2026
U13 Hurlers Book League Semi-Final Spot
St. Colmcille’s U13 hurlers have secured their place in the league semi-finals following a hard-earned victory over Kilshannig in Glantane on Friday evening.
Our lads had endured a difficult start to Phase 2 of the league, with the July fixture schedule leaving us short a number of players through holidays and resulting in two early defeats. However, a two-point win over Laochra Óg last week put us back in contention and meant we travelled to Glantane knowing another victory was essential to keep our league campaign alive.
While the final scoreline of St. Colmcille’s 3-9 Kilshannig 1-6 suggests a comfortable win, it certainly wasn't that kind of game. This was an almighty battle for long periods.
Colmcille’s led 0-7 to 0-5 at half-time, with two excellent Aaron O’Sullivan 65s proving the difference between the sides.
Finn Dunne got us off to the perfect start after the break, finding the net to stretch the lead to five. Kilshannig responded immediately with a goal and a point of their own to reduce the margin to the minimum, and suddenly the game was very much in the melting pot.
From there, however, Colmcille’s took control. RJay Whitley and Michael Looney struck crucial goals, while Harry Galvin, Michael Looney, RJay Whitley and Finn Dunne all added excellent points as the lads pushed for home.
At the other end, Sean Buckley was outstanding, with his puck-outs providing the starting point for attack after attack while he also produced a series of important saves as Kilshannig went in search of the goals they needed.
The defence really stood up when the pressure came on in the second half. Eoin Cashman, Orin Crowley and Joe Foley were particularly strong, while Sean Docherty did a superb man-marking job on Kilshannig’s main attacking threat.
After losing our opening two Phase 2 games, the response from this group has been excellent — back-to-back wins when nothing less than victory would do, and a place in the league semi-finals to show for it.
A great result and, more importantly, a great battling performance from the lads.
On to the semi-final! 🔵⚫️