16/06/2026
With the seeding competitions now in the rear-view mirror, our Under 13s began their league campaign in earnest on Tuesday evening with a trip southside to face St. Michael's on their home patch.
Following their performances in the seeding rounds, our boys earned a place in Division 1, with some wondering whether life in the top tier might prove a bridge too far. If Tuesday night's display in Mahon is anything to go by, those fears can be firmly put to rest — this group looks ready to embrace the challenge.
The old saying goes that goals win games, and that certainly rang true here. Trailing by four points at the break, our lads emerged for the second half with renewed purpose. Then came the decisive moment: a blistering five-minute spell midway through the half that yielded two goals and a point, completely turning the contest on its head and swinging the momentum decisively our way.
Particularly pleasing was the spread of scores throughout the team, with no fewer than five different players finding the net. Cathal Walsh, Joe Foley, Isaac Collins, Finn Dunne and Sean Buckley all raised green flags in an impressive attacking display.
At the other end, a determined defensive performance laid the foundations for victory. Sean Docherty and Aaron O'Sullivan drove the team forward from the back, while Eoin Cashman at centre-back and Bobby O'Reilly at full-back were outstanding throughout, leading by example and standing firm whenever called upon.
A tremendous team effort from start to finish and a deserved victory. Congratulations to all involved — players and management alike — on a fantastic start to life in the fast lane of Division 1.
