Dublin u14's in Laois

Saturday the 13th August '05 - Following on from last weeks great win over Offaly, the Dublin Under 14's travelled down to Raheen, Co Laois to play the Laois Under 14's and came away with a convincing win, compiling 5 - 15 to Laois's 1 - 04. A strong disciplined performance by the Dubs, all 29 of the travelling squad played at least 20 minutes. Bill O'Carroll again captained the side and Croke's Jack Kelly, Eddie O'Byrne and Naomhan Reardan were also on the starting 15. Alan Carr was put on after 20 minutes.

All the Crokes lads played very well and are in with a good chance of making the 24 strong panel who will be representing Dublin at the Tony Forristal Tournament in Waterford at the end of the month, unfortunately Naomhan is away on holidays, but if the other four make the panel it will be a great honour for Kilmacud Crokes and just reward for all the hard work the lads have put in during the year.

Saturday's squad was make up of representatives from 17 clubs, all of whom are of a very high standard and after this display have made if very difficult for the management to pare the squad down to 24. Although playing in Division 2, it is important that Dublin win this division, so that next year's team can play against the countries elite teams. It is a very competitive division, with Dublin loosing out to Carlow in last years final.