Keaney stars as Ballyboden secure Sevens

Ballyboden St Enda’s became the first Dublin club to capture the One Direct Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Senior Sevens title, after a 4-13 to 3-11 win over fellow Southsiders Cuala in wet conditions at Glenalbyn on Saturday.

The Conal Keaney-led side were pushed hard but held a 2-5 to 1-5 interval lead, with player of the tournament Keaney netting two goals.

The second half began at frantic pace, with 4-6 registered inside four minutes, including two goals for each side, with Niall McMorrow bagging a brace for Ballyboden, John Sheanon and Mark Schutte on target for Cuala.