Ulster Feile Section F Final
Sean Treacy's 1-05 Ardoyne Kickhams 4-08
The final was played in the picturesque setting of Ruairi Ogs home field in Cushendall. Sean Treacy's were confident that they could win the final and started well with a Darren Mc Alinden point from a free. But playing with a strong wind Ardoyne, who were much physically stronger began to take control and despite heroics by goalkeeper Simon Doherty, Ardoyne scored 3 quick goals. The full back line of Thomas Mc Kavanagh, Niall Mc Cann and John Joe Magee were kept busy and through sheer guts and determination limited the scoring of the bigger and stronger Kickhams side.
At half time the score was 4-06 to 0-01. The second half commenced in monsoon like conditions, however undampened, Josh Drake pointed to give the team a lift. This was followed by points from Peter Devlin, Niall Lavery, and Colm Mc McCavigan. Kickhams however used their physical advantage to tighten their grip on the match. Good defending by Matt Leathem and Michael Creally repelled Ardoyne. Darren Mc Alinden ended his tournament with another fine point, but it was left to the goal scoring hero Joseph Mc Anerney again to find the back of the net. He finished the day as Treacy's top scorer.
So congratulations to Ardoyne, all but 2 of the panel will be eligible again for Feile 2006 and will hope to go one better. After a long day in North Antrim the team returned home with Finalist medals and high expectations for the season ahead. But a particular mention for Aidan Doran who has worked very hard with this talented group of youngsters, they have the league and County Feile to look forward to.
Squad: Simon Doherty, John Joe Magee, Niall Lavery, Thomas Mc Kavanagh, Matt Leathem , Darren Mc Stravick , Michael Creally , Brian Martin, Peter Devlin , Mark Neeson , Colm Mc McCavigan , Joseph Mc Anerney , Josh Drake ,Niall Lavery , Conor Mc Alinden , Aidan Mc Veigh , James Nelson, Danny Magee , Cillian Nugent , Ruairi Mc Mahon , Darragh Mc Stravick. |