Match Report – IHL Graigue Ballycallan v Glenmore – 11/08/2018

Report by Philomena Brennan

After a break of seventeen weeks, all clubs were back in action at the weekend. GBC had already secured two points when beating Thomastown back in April but in all honesty Saturday’s clash against Glenmore had the feel of a league opener due to the long break. In very wet and miserable conditions in Mooncoin both sides were guilty of some mistakes but overall the tie proved very entertaining to the large crowd present. Glenmore led for most of the first quarter but GBC were on level terms shortly after. The locals gained the lead just before half-time and went into the break 0-10 to 1-5 in front. GBC were the better team in the second half and at one time built up a lead of five points. Glenmore never gave up the battle but in the end GBC ran out 0-18 to 1-12 winners and were well worth their two point victory. With four points now secured it’s on to Palmerstown on the 25th Aug where Tullaroan will provide the opposition.

Scores: C. Murphy 0-9 (f), B. Ryan, A.Brennan, S. O’Dwyer 0-2 each, S. Ryan 0-2 (0-1f), T.Dunphy 0-1