Updated: Saturday, 22nd March, 2008 12:00am

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Romp for Kiltale against out of sorts Drumree

Kiltale5-17

Drumree 2-1

IT WAS a bleak Sunday for Drumree when they were hammered by SHC champions Kiltale in the A HL Div 1 encounter.

The visitors were very much in contention at half-time when they trailed by just 1-1 to 1-5 courtesy of Brian Walsh`s goal, but after the resumption Kiltale took over and Ger Troy`s goal was Drumree`s only consolation on a humbling afternoon.

Drumree - J Keogh; S McGroder, B Coughlan, J Gilsenan; S Troy, R Curley, C Doyle; B Walsh (1-0), G Clarke; D Wallace (0-1), D Troy, D Doyle; R Gilsenan, S Curley, S Kennedy.  Subs - G Troy (1-0) for Kennedy, F Delaney for S Troy, P Doyle for C Doyle, B Reilly for Clarke.

Dunboyne2-9

Killyon1-5

Killyon managed just a single point in the second-half of their A HL Div 1 clash with Dunboyne and paid the price with defeat.

Clayton Keegan`s goal boosted the Hill of Down side to a 1-4 to 1-3 interval lead, but after the break Dunboyne used the elements to their advantage and deservedly claimed the points.

Killyon - J Connor; David Mitchell, B Perry, J Quinn; S Mitchell, R McKeown, D Kennedy (0-1); C Keegan (1-0), R Massey; P McKeown, J J Gilsenan (0-1), B Quinn (0-2); D Ryan, B Pollock, K Canavan. Subs - J Mitchell (0-1) for Pollock, Damien Mitchell for B Quinn.

Na Fianna1-11

Rathmolyon1-10

There was very little to choose when neighbours Rathmolyon and Na Fianna collided in the A HL Div 1 on Sunday, but it was Na Fianna who snatched the victory with a resolute display.

The winners got their noses in front in the early stages and despite a spirited second-half display from Rathmolyon, Na Fianna held on. Mark Lynch, Eamonn Regan, Gary Cole and Kevin Fagan were best for Rathmolyon.

Rathmolyon - S Ennis; J Gantley, T Henderson, J Regan; M Lynch, E Regan, N Cole; T Lynch, T Cosgrave (1-0); G Bagnall, G Cole (0-2), A Fagan (0-1); N Fagan (0-1), K Fagan (0-6), D Whelan. Sub - A Cunningham for Regan.

Kilmessan 2-4

Navan O`Mahonys0-8

Kilmessan weren`t at their best, but they proved that goals win games with victory over Navan O`Mahonys in the A HL Div 1 on Sunday.

The winners led by 1-2 to 0-4 at the break and despite the best efforts of Ciaran Dunphy, James and John Burke and Donal Hogan they held on against a stern O`Mahonys test.

Navan O`Mahonys - James Burke; D Hogan, S Duignan, N Ryan; P Smyth, P Downey, K O`Rourke; R Hogan, A Snowe (0-1); John Burke (0-1), W Stynes, D Moran (0-1); C Dunphy (0-5), E Kennedy, C O`Rourke. Subs - J Murtagh for Ryan, D Fitzsimons for Stynes.

DIVISION 3

Na Fianna0-10

Moylagh1-4

Eanna Brody`s early goal failed to ignite Moylagh`s A HL Div 3 challenge as they managed just one second-half score and lost out to Na Fianna`s second string.

Moylagh led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the break courtesy of Brody`s goal and points from Barry Smith, but Na Fianna rattled over seven second-half points.

Despite the best efforts of Johnny and Christopher Boyle, Keith Mahon, Jim Ward and Barry Smith for Moylagh, the Enfield side claimed victory.

Moylagh - O Melia; J Boyle, C Boyle, S Connell; N McNelis, K Mahon, P Grall; J Ward, M Corrigan; K Foley, E Brody (1-0), S Nolan; S Tierney, B Smith (0-4), S Brody. Subs - P Foley for Corrigan, C Grall for Boyle, S Martin for Connell, D Flood for S Brody.

Kildalkey1-12

Trim1-8

The battle of the second teams went Kildalkey`s way following an exciting A HL Div 3 tussle against Trim on Sunday.

Five successful frees boosted Trim to a 0-7 to0-5 interval lead, but an exceptional goal from Nick Fitzgerald handed the initiative to Kildalkey in the second period and they marched on for their second win in the competition.

Kildalkey - T Costello; J O`Flynn, S Dunne, R Geoghegan; C Ward, S Kealy, P Corrigan; P Keogh (0-1), J Keogh; A McNally, N Fitzgerald (1-3), C Egan; C Kane (0-5), T Masterson, D Brady (0-2). Subs - S Forde (0-1) for Egan, P O`Halloran for Kane, K Murray for Masterson.

Rathmolyon2-8

Wolfe Tones0-7

First-half goals from Noel Regan and Noel Healy proved to be decisive as Rathmolyon scored a deserved A HL Div 3 victory over Wolfe Tones at Kilberry on Saturday.

Those early strikes inspired Rathmolyon to a 2-3 to 0-2 interval lead and while Wolfe Tones did improve after the break, Rathmolyon were too strong with Joe Regan, Alan Smith, Kevin Murray, Stephen Lynch and Noel Regan impressive.

Rathmolyon - J Whelan; D Boggan, J Ennis, J Regan; A Smith, T Lynch, K Murray; M Lynch, D Whelan; A Cunningham, S Lynch (0-1), P Clancy; N Regan (1-5), J Gorry (0-2), N Healy (1-0). Subs - T Perle for Boggan, C Brennan for Healy, M Ward for Cunningham, P Carolan for Clancy, R McEnroe for S Lynch.

FOOTBALL

Donaghmore / Ashbourne1-9

Dunderry0-6

Dunderry started their B FL Div 2 game against Donaghmore / Ashbourne on Friday night  in impressive fashion, but still trailed by 0-4 to 0-6 at the break. Donaghmore / Ashbourne piled on the pressure after the break and despite the best efforts of Andy McGeough, Kenny Fay and David Jennings Dunderry couldn`t get back into the contest.

Dunderry - A McGeough; J Kelleher, K Fay, P Gorey; D Hackett, M Garry, D Jennings (0-3); E Murray, G Smith; T Conaty, A Coogan, I McCormack (0-2); T Doherty, K Bruton (0-1). Subs - C Fitzgerald for Gorey, S Mooney for Murray, F Moran for Smith, D Gilkeson for McCormack.

Carnaross2-7

Longwood1-7

Carnaross made the long trip south to face hosts Longwood in the B FL Div 6 on Tuesday evening of last week and it proved to be a fruitful one for the north Meath men.

Longwood led in the early stages with a goal, but Damien McArdle`s goal brought Carnaross back into contention and left them just 1-4 to 1-5 adrift at the break. Cillian Comaskey made a couple of fine second-half saves to keep Carnaross in contention and McArdle`s second goal won the contest for the visitors.

Carnaross - C Comaskey; J Plunkett, E Mullan, M O`Reilly; A Smyth, E Comaskey, A Shannon; P Mullan, P Farrelly; D Reilly (0-1), G Murphy, E Gillic; D McArdle (2-0), K Porter (0-5), R O`Connor (0-1); Subs - C McDonnell for O`Reilly, N McDonnell for Gillic;

Kilmainham3-9

Clonard2-9

Clonard started well, but Kilmainham had the capabilities to recover and earn their first B FL Div 7 points with a deserved win on Sunday.

Mark Lynch`s goal handed the initiative to Kilmainham in the opening period, but Clonard recovered to lead by 1-6 to 1-4 at the break. Clonard stretched their lead with a 1-2 salvo early in the second-half, but goals from Darren Morgan and Darren O`Sullivan earned the win for Kilmainham.

Kilmainham - D Nelson; S Lynch, D Morgan, T Reilly; M Mahon, M Fallon, O Mooney; G Morgan, B O`Rourke (0-2); F Black, D O`Sullivan (1-0), P Mooney (0-6); M Lynch (1-1), D Morgan (1-0), S Woods. Subs - J Curran for Woods, T Reilly for D Morgan, C Ferguson for M Lynch.