Venue: McAllister and McVeigh Memorial Park, Glenariffe

Half time score: Oisín 1 – 02 Ruairí Óg 2 – 08
Full time score: Oisín 1 – 06 Ruairí Óg 2 – 16 

Glenariffe Oisín’s encountered their neighbours Ruairí Óg’s for their first home game of the season in the Taín League.  There was a great turn out as expected for the local Derby.

A great start to the game with the Oisín’s first out of the block on the score board with Conán McToal narrowly missing the goals by striking the ball of the goal post, only for cousin Kevin McDonnell picking up the rebound and hitting the back of the net.  Conditions were poor underfoot which slowed the game down however, a great performance from Paul McDonnell who unfortunately had to go off just before half time due to an injury.

Unfortunately Oisín’s didn’t start the second half with the same determination as they finished the first half.  However, in the last 10 minutes the Oisin’s started getting back into the game with Randal McDonnell and Connor Kerr both adding to the score board.  Both had a great game along with Seánán McToal who had some very impressive saves throughout the game.

Oisin’s can only build on this game – a great experience though for the younger players fielded today with a special mention to Sean Cosgrove and Rory O’Connor who showed well.

Oisín:   Seánán McToal, Sean Cosgrove, Chris Sheppard, Aaron Cosgrove, Micky Gettens, Conán McToal, Connor Kerr, Randal McDonnell, Carl Healy, Dan McKillop, Rory O’Connor, Randal McDonnell (0-03), Daniel O’Boyle, Paul McDonnell, Carl Healy, Seamus McDonnell (Doc), Connor Kerr, Johnny Mcintosh, Conán McToal, Alex McDonnell, Kevin McDonnell (1-0) Subs: Norris Murray for Paul McDonnell, Niall Leech for Sean Cosgrove, Thomas Quinn for Carl Healy, Rory O’Connor for Conán McToal, Seamus McDonnell for Johnny McIntosh, Niall Murray.