Naomh Pádraig G.L.C Lios na gCearrbhach

On Saturday 8th Aug, St Pats U 14s took part in the Colin Glen 7 a side Tournament hosted by the St Pauls club. In the group stages the St Pats team won convincingly against Sarfields, McDermotts, Naomh Og and St Malachys. However, they lost to a strong Gort na Mona team; who adapted more quickly to the long ball and the 7s format. In the quarter finals, O’Donnells were well beaten and this was followed up by a convincing win over Group 2 winners: Davitts. In the final, St pats faced their group conquerors Gort na Mona in the Cup final. What a match it turned out to be! Gorts started strongly scoring 1-2, St Pats rose to the physical power and stamped their authority in all areas. Cormac O Hanlon pointed followed by Conor O Doherty. St Pats were playing excellent football, standing up to a more physical approach from Gorts. Mark Walsh goaled, St Pats missed two easy frees and Gorts messed up a very scoreable free to snatch victory.    Extra Time was dominated by St Pats with excellent work from Conor Stinton,  Martin Beeton and Mark Chernak blocking everything that Gorts threw at them. A fist pass over by Luke O Neill edged the lead and he further punished Gorts with two text book free kicks to win the game. FT(aet) St Pats 1-5 Gort na Mona 1-2.      Cormac O Hanlon collected the trophy on behalf of his team mates and thanked everyone for the good tournament.