An incredible way to finish the season for an incredible group as the U15s fought for every ball and through every twist and turn to edge a thrilling football shield final in Kilrush. 

This is a remarkable achievement for this group, its the third time they’ve brought home silverware this season, having already secured the Academy A Hurling Shield title and the Division B Hurling title. 🏁🏁🏁🏁

Although the Magpies opened the scoring in the first minute with a Paddy Tuohy point, Kilrush Kilimer soon raced into a 1-05 to 0-02 lead, but true to their form all year,  this defiant bunch rallied with Sam Kelly and Harry Morrisroe raiding for goals to go in level at 3-4 to 1-10 at the break. 

The lads pushed on after the restart with the excellent work rate that’s signified their year in both codes which soon resulted in a brilliant Donal Garvey goal, but Kilrush Kilimer would have another purple patch to ensure a nail biting finish and again the young magpies rose to the challenge with blocks, shoulders , tackles, and fluid passing that would see Sam Kelly complete his hatrick , with Finn Ellingstad providing the insurance score to ensure Clarecastle completed a rare U-15 double on a full-time score of 5-9 to 2-14. All 28 players on the squad lined out for Clarecastle, with each player making their own vital contribution, ensuring we made it to this day.

Panel:
Johnny Murphy, Adam Casey (C), Darragh Drennan, Tommy Geoghegan, Charlie Walsh, Alex Malone, Elliott Madden, Ronan O'Leary, Harry Morrisroe, Paddy Tuohy, Jack Barrett, Diarmuid Carmody, Donal Garvey, Sam Kelly, Kiernan Sheridan, Paddy Reidy, Cillian Hickey, Thomas Keenan, Tony Óg Barry, Oisín Plunkett, Barry Dinan, Jay Corry, Eric McInerney, Cian Hickey, Daniel Doyle, Finn Ellingstad. 

Well done to the players and their management Chris, Darragh, and Stephen for their time and investment in the boys. What a season 🙌

Thanks to Ciarán Kelly for the 📸 all season. 

Final score: 
Clarecastle 5-09
Kilrush/Kilimer 2-14

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