Castletroy get off to a winning start

CASTLETROY College participated in the Dr Harty Cup for the first time yesterday afternoon and were left celebrating after an injury-time point by Ed Doyle secured a 1-14 to 2-10 victory over Kerry Colleges in their Group D clash in Feenagh.

And the result ensured Castletroy College qualified for the quarter-finals of this year’s competition as they claimed the second spot on offer in the three-team group after Nenagh CBS had defeated Kerry Colleges in the opening round.

“It’s a historic day for the school and we’re just delighted with this win,” said Castletroy College manager Liam O’Mahony. “It’s a mark of all the great work that has been done by the teachers in the school in promoting hurling in recent years and in the local clubs.”