Congratulations to our U18 Newtown Emmetts O'Doirnins who were crowned Div.3 Championship Shield Winners last night!  

The lads produced the best performance for the last game against Ballymacnab.  They got off to a good start going 1-03 to no score up and dominated the early proceedings.  Scores came from Daithi O'Malley and a point from Cathal Treanor.  Then, Ballymacnab scored 5 unanswered points in a period of dominance.  A 45 from Ciaran McCann and a long range point from Aodhan Casey left the scoreline 1-05 to 0-5 at half time. 

The lads really pushed on in the second half with early points from Daithi O'Malley and Charlie Rock. When Fionn Davidson hit the net mid-way through the second half, this put daylight between the sides, and there was no way back for Ballymacnab. A well deserved victory!  Final score NEOD 3-13  B'nab 2-05.

We wish Cillian Murphy a quick recovery as he was carried off with a knee injury in the first half.

Fair play to management Ciaran McGlinchey, Tommy McDonnell and Aiden Lennon, who have guided the lads to Div 3B League Shield success and now the Div 3 Championship Shield.  That's no mean feat, particularly when co-ordinating an amalgamated team.  The players have put the hard work in, and their determination has paid off. 

Newtown had 8 players in the starting team, with others coming on as subs.  Each player made a great contribution, well done lads 💪 

A word of thanks to Ciaran for his feedback after the match.  They'll look to the DVAL16 7-Aside Tournament now with fire in their bellies!  Enjoy the celebrations 🏆 

Photos courtesy of Sineads_Snaps  -  more on her Facebook.