Coláiste Críost Rí stand firm to bridge long 24-year gap

Coláiste Chríost Rí 2-10 St Flannan’s College 2-7: Coláiste Chríost Rí had to endure a strong St Flannan’s fightback before finally securing their first Frewen Cup (Munster U16½A Football Championship) in 24 years in Killeedy, Co Limerick yesterday.

With a difficult crossfield gale to contend with, the sides traded first quarter goals through Críost Rí captain Cillian Myers Murray and Conor Brannock before the Cork college pulled clear with the last six points of the half, including three superb efforts from Mark Cronin, to hold a 1-8 to 1-2 interval advantage.

So when Daniel Lucey slotted home a second goal on the restart, Coláiste Chríost Rí seemed certain for victory as they led by nine with just over 20 minutes remaining.