In the Division 1 decider Skryne overcame the challenge of Donaghmore / Ashbourne by four goals in Ratoath.The winners raised two green flags inside the opening five minutes with strikes from Darragh Campion and Jason Reddy. Donaghmore Ashbourne were dealt a major blow when midfielder Ciaran Crowther was red carded by referee Paul Mooney. To their credit the ‘Moores’ dominated the remainder of the half and a fine Stephen Fenton goal sent the teams in level at the break 1-8 to 2-5.
Points from Stephen Carton, Peadar Farrell (2) put Donaghmore ahead 1-11 to 2-6 inside ten minutes of the second half. Skryne looked in trouble until Colm McLoughlin got their third goal and the game swung their way. With Darragh Campion dominating around the middle the scores followed. McLoughlin, Reddy, Eoin Smyth and Campion added points before two goals from Paddy Carpenter sealed the issue.
The starting team was F.Finnegan, M.Long, D.Reddy, R.Clarke, C.Towmey, M.Doherty, D.Carroll, D.Fox, D.Campion, F.Carty, E.Smyth, P.Carpenter, C.McLaughlin, J.Finnerty, J.Reddy. Subs – L.Thorpe, M.Swan, C.Craige, S.Dowling, P.Finnerty, S.Byrne, A.Moore, T.Carpenter, C.Doherty. Absent -J.Morley
Skryne were unbeaten throughout the championship. Ciarain Flynn presented Campion with the cup.
Well done to the managers James Reddy, Declan Smyth and Nicky Hamill.
Under 16 Division 1 Football League Final,
Skryne 5-13
Under 16 Division 1 Football League Final,
Skryne 5-13
Donaghmore Ashbourne 1-13
U16’s Div 1 League Champions 2014 !!!
