Simonstown 2—10 (0—6) Dunboyne 2—13 (0—8)
The 2024 Senior League Div I match in Simonstown on Sunday morning resulted in a narrow win for the visitors Dunboyne. Luke Caffrey got the hosts a good start with a point from play in the first minute. Dunboyne then took over and recorded 7 points (1f) while Ben Hoey converted a free for Simonstown to leave Dunboyne leading 0—7 to 0—2 after twenty minutes. The home side had a period of dominance which yielded two Ben Hoey points (1f) and one each from Mark Devlin and Aaron Farrelly. Dunboyne added two points and went into the dressing at half time leading 0—8 to 0—6.
Second half started with another Hoey free following a foul on Caffrey. From the resultant kick out Luke Caffrey did a wonderful job dispossessing the back and setting up Aaron Farrelly who finished to the net to put Simons in front 1—7 to 0—8 after 3 minutes. Ciaran Lenihan then drew the teams level as he converted a free and a forty five 1—7 to 0—10. Aaron Farrelly then split the posts with a fine effort which put Simons in front 1—8 to 0—10. Dunboyne upped the ante and scored a goal to give them a 1—10 to 1—8 lead. Luke Caffrey then pointed from distance for the Navan men. A Dunboyne attack resulted in them being awarded a penalty ( a very harsh decision) which was duly put away. They added a point from play immediately afterwards to lead by seven points 2—13 to 1—9 with twenty two second half minutes on the clock. Shane Barry with a glorious kicked pass of 30 yds or more found Josh Carolan who sneaked in behind the defense and calmy finished to the net. Brian Mc Grath posted a point to leave scoreboard reading Dunboyne 2—13 Simons 2—10. The hosts launched a wave of attacks but the Dunboyne defence stood firm and held on to collect their first league points.
After the match Dunboyne players Cathal Finn, Shane McEntee and Donal Lenihan on behalf of their team made a presentation to Niall Kane for his treatment fund. Thanks vey much Dunboyne
Simonstown;
Robbie Burlingham, ...Mark Devlin (0—1), Stephen Moran, Aaron Chinchilla,...Brian McGrath(0—1), Josh Carolan(1—0), David McKeever,...Briain Conlon, Sean Tobin...Jimmy Heaney, Ben Hoey (0—4)3f, Shane McEnery,....Luke Caffrey(0—2), Tadgh Hanrahan, Aaron Farrelly(1—2)....
***Subs***
Shane Barry/ T. Hanrahan...David Kavanagh/S.McEnery,...Peter Duffy/ B.Hoey...Tadgh Hanrahan/J.Heaney.
*Dunboyne;
Liam Byrne..Padriac Lavin, Seamus Lavin, Jack Scannell...Jordan McLoughlin, Shane McEntee, Conor Doran,...Jack Donnelly, Fergal Watters...Mark Furlong, Stuart Lowndes, Sean Ryan...Cathal Melia, Carrig Lowndes, Donal Lenihan....
Thurs 28-3-24--3rd Team; Simonstown V Clann Na Gael in... Simonstown @8.00.
Sat ; 30-3 24—Senior Team; Simonstown V Ballinabrackey in....Ballinabrackey @ 3.00.
Sun; 31-3 -24—2nd Team; Simonstown V Kilmainhamwood --in Kilmainhanwood @ 11.00.
Feis Cup Final;
Wednesday 3-4 -24. Senior Team; Simonstown V Ashbourne...in Simonstown @ 8.00.
Thursday; 4-3-24 ; 2nd team; Simonstown V Slane ...in Simonstown @ 8.00.
Saturday; 6-4-24 Senior Team; Simonstown V Summerhill in...Simonstown @4.00
.Sunday; 7-4-24 2nd Team; Simonstown V Dunderry in Dunderry @ 10.00.
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