Kenneally inspires Newcestown comeback

Newcestown 3-12 Ballymartle 1-11

Ballymartle must still be wondering what went wrong in that second half when they could only manage three points, two frees from Ger Cummins, who was well shackled by the outstanding Pat Kenneally, and one from play by Barry Dwyer.

In the opening half they ran Newcestown ragged with fast play down the flanks and were well worth their 1-8 to 1-3 interval lead, although Newcestown’s Brian O’Mahony did miss a real sitter late in the half. However, led in brilliant fashion by Kenneally, ably supported by a much tighter defence, Newcestown showed what a great parish they are with an outstanding second-half comeback and with a few more aces to throw into the pack next time out the Carbery men will have even a stronger hand to play.