U13 NK B Champions

Congrats to The Crotta U-13 Players who captured the North Kerry Hurling Board Title for the 3rd year in row with a 0-09 To 0-08 victory over a gallant Abbeydorney. Well done to Mentors Dermot Ryan, J.P Hickey and Paul Shanahan and big thanks to our fantastic supporters .

The North Kerry Hurling Board U-13 B Final for the Michael O’Connell Memorial Shield took place in Abbeydorney on Tuesday 22nd August.

It was a very evenly contested game and Abbeydorney powered by Jack Hannon led by 4 points to 1 point after 10 minuets, however Crotta then took over and with Rory Mahony in excellent form got the next 6 points to lead at half time by 7 points to 4 points, with Sean McElligott getting Crotta’s other point.

Abbeydorney had slightly the better of the second half and reduced the deficit to 1 point, but Rory Mahony again had Crotta ahead before the Abbeydorney goalkeeper brought off a great save from Evan O’Sullivan.

Both goalkeepers had great games, with Donnacha Sayers in the Crotta goalie also making great saves. After a hard fought game in which Gary Dillon the Crotta full back and Seanie McElligott andRory Mahony further out the field, Crotta held on to win by 1 point,thereby winning North Kerry B championships three years in a row. After the game The Michael O Connell Memorial Shield was presented to Crotta victories Captain Donnacha Sayers, by his widow Mrs Mary O’Connell. Michael R.I P. is an ex Abbeydorney hurler

Pat Dineen represented the North Kerry Hurling Board. Calum O’Sullivan of Abbeydorney was named Man of the match. Congrats Calum. Also Congratulations and well done to the Crotta players and their mentors of Dermot Ryan, J.P Hickey and Paul Shanahan on the victory.

The victories Crotta panel was

Donnacha Sayers

Brian Quilter

Garry Dillon

Tony Dowling

Calum Ryan

Paddy Trant

Donal O’Connell

Jack Ryan

Sean McElligott (0-01)

Dara Nolan

Rory Mahony 0-08

Mark Sheehan

Evan O’Sullivan

Colin McElligott

Oisin Heaton.

Subs Cillian Hussey for C. McElligott, Dara Quilter for D. Nolan and Ryan Houlihan and Sean Rohan.