30/08/2026
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Unfortunately, the luck of the draw did not shine upon us, and we did not come out of the hat in the three-way play-off so that meant a return trip to Fermoy today, just 11 days after our previous meeting, when the lads had come out on top by a goal.
We were hoping that luck would be with us today, but it wasn't to be.
The first half was a tight and hard-fought affair, with the game dominated by frees. The teams went in level at half-time on 9 points apiece. All nine of Aghada's scores came from frees, with the ever-accurate Jack Mulcahy converting eight of them. Fermoy also relied on placed balls, with six of their nine first-half points coming from frees.
The second half saw both teams searching for that all-important goal, and it was Fermoy who found the breakthrough in the eighth minute.
The game then fluctuated between a four- and six-point margin, with Aghada chasing the game. But just as the lads brought the deficit back to four points again, with a point from Sam McAllister & another free from Jack Mulcahy, Fermoy struck for their second goal on the 20th min leaving Aghada chasing the game once more.
But to their credit, the lads never gave up. Two late goals in the final few minutes from Matthew Condon and Tom Walsh, wasn't enough time to close the gap.
And sadly, Aghada minors bow out of the Div1 Hurling Championship.
It is a disappointing end for these lads, but they can be hugely proud of the effort and determination they showed throughout the campaign.
Today was also an emotional occasion for another reason, as this was the final hurling game in an Aghada juvenile jersey for 11 of our players.
Jack Dorney, Sam McAllister, Josh McCarthy, Eoghan Walsh, Will O'Mahony, Cian Moore, Cormac Crowley, Jack Mulcahy, Adam Lewis, Sam Douglas and Tom Walsh have given so much to Aghada Juvenile Club over the years, with many of them starting their hurling journey with us at U6.
They have grown up together through the age groups, sharing countless training sessions, matches, victories, defeats, celebrations and memories.
We want to wish all 11 lads the very, very best of luck as they move on to the next chapter with the adult club. We hope they continue to enjoy their hurling and that there are many more great days ahead in an Aghada jersey.
Thank you, lads, for all the years of commitment and for the many wonderful memories you have given us.
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