Dramatic Victory in North Leinster Semifinal: Boyne Triumph over Oldcastle
In challenging weather conditions, Boyne faced off against Oldcastle in the North Leinster semifinal. Despite opting to play against the wind in the first half, Boyne found themselves trailing 0-6 to 0-1 at halftime. However, they clawed their way back into the game, narrowing the score to 0-9 to 1-5. With just a minute remaining and trailing by a single point, Boyne’s Rob Johnston launched a crucial play, sending the ball into the box, where it found the waiting Ciarán Sheridan, who sealed the victory with a decisive finish. With this thrilling turn of events, Boyne secured their spot in the North Leinster Final, defeating Oldcastle with a final score of 2-5 to 0-9.
Contributions to the scoreline:
- Ciarán Sheridan: 1-4
- L. Harris: 0-1
- E. Dunne: 1-0