O’Raghallaigh Gaels 0-13 Cavan Gaels 1-4
Aaron Browne bursts past the challenge of Cavan Gaels' Barry Fortune and Cian McKiernan
The Minors (O’Raghallaigh Gaels) secured the league and championship double on Sunday as they beat Cavan Gaels 0-13 to 1-4 in the Division One Minor Championship Final in Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday. In dreadful conditions, Cavan Gaels played with the wind in the first half but failed to capitalise as they passed up on three gilt-edged goal chances. After a low-scoring first half, it was O’Raghallaigh’s who lead 0-3 to 0-2 at the break thanks to two Cian McArdle frees and a point from Aaron Brown.
As has been customary in this campaign, the lads had a flyer in the third quarter and quickly burst into a 0-8 to 0-3 lead as McArdle & Brown added to their tallies, while Killian Clarke and Owen Duffy ensured the Shercock lads were not being outdone. Any thoughts of the matter being settled were quickly dispelled when Cavan Gaels hit a quick 1-1 to narrow the gap to the minimum with just over 10 minutes left.
However, O’Raghallaigh Gaels responded like champions, with in particular substitute Ryan Clerkin to the fore. He added three superb points to ensure a comfortable final few minutes for the mentors and supporters to ensure there were joyous scenes at the finish for all connected to the team.
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