Kilmacud Crokes U9 Hurling Blitz 16th October 2011
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The teams that took part were:
Trophy 1
Kilmacud Crokes (2 teams)
Ballyboden
Faughs
Salthill Knocknacarra
O'Donnovan Rossa
Innis Carra 2 teams
Trophy 2
Kilmacud Crokes (1 Team)
James Stephens
St Vincents
Na Fianna
Clarinbridge
Castlegar
Naomh Eanna
Mount Sion
All provinces were represented on the day with games run on 4 pitches at Glenalbyn.
In the Trophy 1 competition, the 2 KC teams, O'Donnovan Rossa and 1 of the Innis Carra teams progressed to the semi-finals. The KC teams lost out on both counts and the final was won after a wonderful contest by O'Donnovan Rossa.
In the Trophy 2 competition, Mount Sion, St Vincents, Kilmacud and James Stephens progressed to the semi-finals. Vincents were beaten by Kilmacud and James Stephens overcame Mount Sion. The final was contested by Kilmacud and James Stephens in an intense and evenly balanced affair. James Stephens won by a very narrow margin.
The overall winner on the day, however, were the Kilmacud Crokes' parents. The perfect hosts in every respect. Many thanks to all!
Mark Lohan
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