CastletownBallyagran Dominates Templeglantine to Secure Limerick Junior A Hurling Championship

CastletownBallyagran showcased their dominance in the Limerick Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship by securing a decisive win against Templeglantine. The final score stood at 314 to 09, marking a remarkable achievement for the team on a rainy Saturday evening at Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.

Match Summary

Cian McNamara initiated the scoring within the first minute through a brilliant solo effort. Shortly after, Mark Riordan extended the lead for CastletownBallyagran with a free. Templeglantine responded through Mark McCarthy, who converted a placed ball. However, the early pressure from CastletownBallyagran proved too much for Templeglantine, as they struggled to secure possession from their puckouts.

As the first half progressed, McCarthy managed to cut the deficit by landing several frees. Despite Templeglantine’s efforts, CastletownBallyagran maintained a lead of 07 to 04 at halftime.

Second Half Highlights

The second half kicked off with a quick point from John Dillon to cement CastletownBallyagran’s momentum. Although McCarthy kept his side in the game with more scores from frees, a pivotal moment occurred when Templeglantine’s fullback John Riordan received a red card.

Mark Riordan capitalized on this momentum and scored the first goal of the match, sending a powerful shot into the top left corner. For Templeglantine, Adam Fitzgerald finally marked their first score from play after 45 minutes, a testament to their challenge in maintaining offensive rhythm.

Key Players

CastletownBallyagran:
- Mark Riordan: 16 (02 frees)
- Cian McNamara: 23
- James Dillon: 02
Templeglantine:
- Mark McCarthy: 07 (07 frees)
- Adam Fitzgerald: 02

As the game drew near its conclusion, McNamara exploited a defensive error to score his second goal, solidifying CastletownBallyagran’s commanding lead. Despite efforts from both sides, the outcome was never in doubt. The match ended with CastletownBallyagran crowned champions for 2025.

Final Score

The final score highlighted CastletownBallyagran’s superiority: 314 to 09, clinching the Woodlands House Hotel Junior A Hurling Championship with impressive style.

Team Lineups