Powerhouse O’Donnell blasts Flannan’s to impressive victory

ST FLANNAN’S caused one of the first shocks in this year’s Corn Uí Mhuirí at Newcastlewest yesterday where they saw off the challenge of Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in a keenly contested first-round tie.

The Ennis College had corner forward PG O’Donnell to thank for their victory. Standing at 6’3’’, he tormented the Dingle defence all afternoon with his physical strength and reach, and finished the game as his side’s top scorer with 1-6.

While he did the bulk of the scoring, Flannan’s were also grateful to goalkeeper Tony Kelly, who made a number of magnificent saves, particularly in the second half when Dingle pressed strongly.