Experience was the key, says Garrycastle manager

A SEASONED Garrycastle had the necessary know-how to chisel out a hard-earned victory over a youthful Athy at Newbridge yesterday, and book their place in the Leinster Club SFC final.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Athy (Kildare) 1-06 Garrycastle (Westmeath) 1-10 Daragh Ó Conchuir

Mick Foley was back for Athy and he lined out at left corner-back on Patrick Mulvihill, with Dessie Dolan being tracked by 17-year-old David Hyland.

Hyland was very good in the first-half but his wily opponent still had an influence and was outstanding in the second-half, along with his cousin James and midfielder Seánie O’Donohue.

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