In-form Moynalty march on as they defeat north Meath rivals

Moynalty...3-13

Carnaross...1-10

Moynalty played the fourth round of the Div 9 League at home to Carnaross on Tuesday evening, and came away with their third win to put them in a healthy position with seven points on the board.

It was a tight opening first half played under the low cutting sunshine.

Moynalty battled into a 5 point lead courtesy of a goal from Christy Cahill and some well taken points, including a long range effort from Raymond Owens.

Carnaross slashed the defeceit shortly before halftime with a quick fire goal and point to leave the half time score reading: Moynalty 1-5 Carnaross 1-4.

Once again Moynaltys deep bench proved vital, with Jude Gilsenan and Michael Lynch immediately impressing when introduced. Moynalty's defence stood firm throughout the second half, with Jake Smyth impressing at wing back.

Cillian Gaynor added a goal midway through the half to put some distance between the sides, as Moynaltys forwards kept the scoreboard ticking over, ensuring that there would be no doubt about the result.

Peter Olwill added a late goal at the end to put the game to bed.

Moynalty now turn their attention to a trip to the high flying Moynalvey side on Thursday 9th May.

Moynalty - Tommy Owens, Kevin Farrelly, Shaun Nevin, Dylan Gargan, Niall Gilsenan, Ronan McMahon, Jake Smyth (0-1), Adam Reilly, Raymond Owens (0-1), Michael Collins, Nicholas McKenna (0-2), Cillian Gaynor (1-0), James Lynch, Paul Lynch (0-1), Christy Cahill (1-3).