Jenkinstown progressed to the semi final of the Minor Championship with a hard earned win over Seneschalstown last Sunday evening October 13th.
Jenkinstown Gaels 3-8 Seneschalstown 1-8
Jenkinstown were under pressure for the first 15 minutes of the game but were more economical with possession converting what chances they had. U16 captain Robert lawless who gave a masterclass at full back along with Brian Harnan marshalled the defence who were under great pressure from a good Scenchlestown forward line which hosted many county players and against the run of play Paul Kelly scored a well placed goal to put Jenkinstown in front.
From here on Jenkinstown managed to grab a hold of the game.
Half time
Jenkinstown 2-5 Seneschalstown 1-5
The second half start for Jenkinstown was excellent, 2 quick points from Fergal Mc Cabe and Paul Kelly settled the side. Just 7 minutes in midfield stalwart Eamon Walsh sustained an injury which meant the he had to be substituted. This rallied the Gaels who’s showed great character and started to take control of the game. A goal from Shane Mc Guinness 10 minutes from time left Jenkinstown 6 points the better at the final whistle but in reality the game was closer than the score line suggests.
After this hard fought battle jenskinstown now progress into the semi final without losing a game. They also prepare for the u18 1/4 final of the Leinster Championship. Best for jenskinstown on the day were Rob lawless, Brian Harnan , Darragh Brannigan, James Kelly and Fergal mc Cabe
Team. O Kiernan, P Dowling , R Lawless, O Mitchell, D Brannigan, B Harnan, J Munnelly, E Walsh, S Mc Guinness, N Kelly(c), P Kelly, D Healy, J Kelly, E Gilmartin , Fergal Mc Cabe (c).
Subs
Hugh Smith for Mitchell
M Solon for Mc Guinness
J Francis for Walsh
David Mc Loughlin for Gilmartin
M Foy for Healy
