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Irish Independent
3 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Louth Senior Club Hurling Championship final looks set to go ahead on Sunday as planned
The Louth County Board was asked by The Argus/Drogheda Independent on Friday morning for a statement regarding the decision made by Leinster Council and the implications - if any - it could have for the player and the status of Sunday's final. The media query was ignored with the county board remaining silent. The only indication that the game was still going ahead came at around 11pm on Friday night in a Louth GAA Facebook post which stated: 'It's nearly Louth SHC Final day. St Fechins v Naomh Moninne with it all on the line.' It advises the you can pick up your official match programme for €5 and that the game will be shown live on Clubber with details to follow. An accompanying image advises the game will take place at the Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda on Sunday at 3.30pm Fox transferred to the Termonfeckin outfit before the Championship started in July and played in the opening round clash against Naomh Moninne, scoring six points in a 2-18 to 1-14 victory. The former Belmont man then hit 0-5 in the second round drawn game against Knockbridge which qualified them for Sunday's final in Drogheda. Knockbridge subsequently lost to Naomh Moninne who claimed the other final spot. It's understood that Knockbridge raised concerns about the transfer and their appeal was upheld by Leinster Council.
Irish Independent
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Defending champions St Fechin's draw on all their resources to book final spot as Knockbridge get second chance
Despite fielding a reshuffled side due to injuries, St Fechin's battled back from an early deficit to earn a hard-fought draw against Knockbridge and that was enough to secure their place back in the Louth SHC Final on August 11. Their opponents the weekend after next will be known this Thursday back in Dowdallshill where Knockbridge need just a draw against Naomh Moninne to set up a rematch with the men from south Louth, but a victory for the Dundalk town side would put them through to the county showpiece. Sean Kerrisk got the first score of this second-round contest, but it was Knockbridge who made the stronger start, rattling in 2-3 inside the opening quarter to lead by eight, with Ronan Byrne and David Kettle raising the green flags. For their part, the reigning champions struggled with early wides, but a pointed free from Leon Fox finally got them back in the game, followed by scores from Ross Berkery and Micheál Byrne. Knockbridge's final point of the half came on 23 minutes as Fechin's began to dominate. Points from Sean Kerrisk, David Stephenson, Danny Morgan and others drew the sides level by the break - 0-10 to 2-4. The second period proved to be a gritty, physical encounter. Knockbridge nudged ahead briefly, but Fechin's soon equalised and they took the lead for the second time with a fine point from Seaghan Conneely. A '65 from Leon Fox extended the lead, before Knockbridge replied from a placed ball. The teams traded points once more, with Knockbridge drawing level in the 58th minute, but despite late pressure at both ends neither side could find a winner in the final five minutes. Attention now turns to Thursday's round-three clash between Knockbridge and Naomh Moninne in Dowdallshill (7.30pm) which will determine who will have the opportunity to face St Fechin's in the battle for the Paddy Kelly Cup. St Fechin's: Dan O'Neill; Cormac McAuley, Paddy McCarthy, Conor Higgins; Sean Hodgins, Donal Ryan, Cathal Moynagh; David Stephenson 0-2 (1f), Danny Morgan 0-1; Sean Kerrisk 0-2, Leon Fox 0-5 (4f) , Ross Berkery 0-1; Micheál Byrne 0-3, Seaghan Conneely 0-2, Daniel Cleary. Subs: Thomas McCreesh for Ross Berkery (38), Oisín Byrne for Conor Higgins (47), Shane Curtins for Daniel Cleary (56). Knockbridge scorers: Ronan Byrne 1-2, Sean Flynn 0-4, David Kettle 1-0; Stephen Hoey, Ricky McKeown, Robert Wallace, Gareth Hall 0-1 each.
