Masita All-Ireland Schools SHC ‘C’ final

Wexford CBS.............................................1-6
Salesian College (Limerick)......................1-9

The quest for a first ever All-Ireland title fell just short in Leahy Park as the Munster champions Pallaskenry earned their All-Ireland title after a titanic battle.

CBS enjoyed the strong wind advantage in the opening half and quickly had points on the board from Sean Stafford and one from a seemingly impossible angle from Stephen Kearney.

However, Salesian College were very dogged and physical and they stayed with CBS preventing them to build up any kind of a lead. It was 0-5 to 0-3 approaching half-time when a free dropped into the Wexford square and went all the way to the net. It was a cruel blow which meant that Salesian had a one point lead at the break and the wind to come (0-5 to 1-3).

However, CBS redoubled their efforts and tore into their opponents. After 44 the score was 1-6 each. Sean Stafford scored a super goal from a half volley to breathe life into his team.

The forward unit couldn’t win enough possession and the defence was working overtime to contain the Limerick students. A twelve minute scoreless spell followed as both sides struggled for supremacy.

It was CBS who cracked first and three quick Pallaskenry points followed in the closing stages as they held out for the victory.

Best for CBS were Daniel Lynch, Evan Dunbar, John Hamilton, Ciaran Kirwan, Jamie McDonnell, Conor Fenlon and Sean Stafford.

It’s been a remarkable journey since the campaign started in September. CBS have won the South Leinster title and the Leinster champions and can be very proud of their efforts. Well done to all the panel.

Wexford CBS: Brad Cohen (St. Martin’s); Daniel Lynch (Faythe Harriers), Evan Dunbar (St. Martin’s), John Hamilton (St. Martin’s); Joe Redmond (Shelmaliers), Ciaran Kirwan (Faythe Harriers), Joe McBride (Volunteers); Jamie McDonnell (Faythe Harriers Capt.), Nicky Lawlor (Faythe Harriers); Sean Stafford (St. Martin’s 1-5, 4 frees), Eoin Roche (Faythe Harriers), Conor Fenlon (Glynn-Barntown); Ian Moran (Glynn-Barntown), Stephen Kearney (Faythe Harriers 0-1), Rob Donnelly (Buffers Alley).
Subs: Mikey Coleman (St. Martin’s) for Donnelly, Liam Barry (Faythe Harriers) for Roche, also Richie Cleary (Clonard), Liam Hore (Faythe Harriers), Conor Coleman (St. Martin’s), Dylan Hynes (Clonard), Gearoid Finn (St. Anne’s), John Forde (Shelmaliers), Joe Coleman (St. Martin’s).