On Saturday the 24th August Monaghan U15 Hurling Development Squad played Sligo and Donegal in a blitz for the Peter O Keefe shield.
In the first game Monaghan faced Sligo, who where a big physical side with some very good hurlers but Monaghan played some of the best hurling of the year and at half time were 5 points up. The second half was difficult with Sligo playing with the aid of a strong breeze but with a couple of tactical changes Monaghan won the game by 3 points.
Donegal was next. This was Donegals second team and we won the game comfortably and also was able to get game time for all the players.
Panel:
Jack Duffy, Callum Byrne, Conor Kiernan, Evan Butler, Rhys Butler, Hugh McMahon (Carrickmacross Hurling) Cillian McKenna, Conor O’Neill (Monaghan Harps), Liam Bolger, Daithi McCarthy, Owen Omoruyi, (Castleblayney Hurling) Lorcan Deery, Pat Hillard, Darren O Hoey, Alex Fitzpatrick, Reece Rooney, Oisin Jones (Inniskeen) Daithi O’Brien, Eoghan & Darragh Rice, Aaron Hughes, Donncha Smyth, Oisin McQuillian (Latton), Odhran McMeel, Joseph Flood, Oisin Meehan, Ciaran Meehan, Darragh McCarey (Truagh), Kealan Morgan (Clontibret).
Management Team:
David Butler: Manager
Gabriel McQuillan: Coach/selector
Benny Bolger: Selector / Stats
Niall Campbell: Kit man
Patrick Hannon: Coach/ Selector
Paddy Collins: Goalkeeper Coach.
